The Unconditional Love - Arsu

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GURUKUL
Arjun sat under a sprawling banyan tree, his face clouded with sorrow. The rustling leaves whispered around him, but he was lost in his thoughts. Subhadra, noticing his sorrowful demeanor from a distance, approached him with gentle steps and settled beside him on the grass.

"What happened Parth? Why do you look so sad?" she asked, her voice soft with concern.

He sighed deeply, eyes fixed on the ground. "You are leaving today," he murmured.

Subhadra tilted her head, a small frown creasing her forehead. "So what?" she asked, puzzled.

Arjun lifted his gaze to meet hers, his eyes reflecting a mix of sadness and helplessness. "We are friends, Subhadra. Of course, I would be sad that you are leaving."

Subhadra's expression softened with understanding. "You don't have to be sad, Parth. Today I have to leave, but we will meet soon, when you become the greatest archer."

Arjun shook his head slowly. "It will take a lot of time," he said, his voice barely a whisper.

Subhadra placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "No matter how far we are physically, we will always be together emotionally," she said, her tone firm with conviction. She took a bracelet made of rudraksh beads from her pocket and gently slipped it onto his wrist. "This bracelet will remind you that I am always with you."

Arjun stared at the bracelet, his fingers tracing the rough texture of the beads. "I will always keep it close to me," he promised, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He then reached into his waist-side pocket and pulled out a delicate bracelet, adorned with intricate designs. "I have something for you too," he said, fastening it around her wrist. "This will remind you that you have a friend who is waiting for you."

They sat in silence for a moment, looking at the bracelets and then at each other, a shared smile blossoming on their faces. In that quiet exchange, they found solace and a renewed sense of connection, bound by the promise of their enduring friendship.

After some time, everyone gathered at the entrance of the ashram, ready to bid farewell to the students of Kanyakul. The air was filled with a mix of excitement and sadness. Arjun stood among the crowd, still looking despondent. Subhadra, noticing his downcast expression, approached him once again.

"Parth, don't be sad," she said softly. "We will meet soon, I promise."

Arjun sighed, shaking his head slightly. "We didn't even get enough time to know each other."

Just then, Shaurya stepped between them with a mischievous grin. "But Arjun, I thought you already know a lot about Subhadra," he said. "Don't you agree, Vrinda?"

Arjun and Vrinda exchanged a quick glance, realizing Shaurya was referring to their conversation from the previous night. Subhadra, however, was puzzled. "What do you mean, Bhrata?" she asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.

Shaurya just shrugged and smiled. "Nothing, my Chitra."

Before she could press further, Guruma called out to the girls. "It's time to leave, everyone."

Subhadra and Arjun turned to each other, their eyes meeting in a silent farewell. "Goodbye, Parth," Subhadra said, her voice tinged with sadness.