Bharati~ The Queen Mother In Making

Chapter 18

After 4 years,

"Pari! Where are you?"- Uttara shouted during looking for her little son.

Draupadi and Subhadra were also there.

Draupadi: What happened putri?

Uttara: See juesth mata, I brought food for Parikshit but God knows where is he. He is being naughty day by day.

Draupadi and Subhadra looked at each other and took a deep breath.

Subhadra: Give me. I think I know where he could be. I will feed him.

Uttara: Okay mata. Tell this naughty boy not to go anywhere without telling me. When where he goes even I can't say.

Subhadra: Where he could be without practice arena or his grandfather's lap. After all, my Parikshit is like his father only. He also used to annoy me like this and arya used to say he is annoying you today but one day he will make you proud.

A lone tear escaped from Subhadra's eyes but she wiped it before anyone could notice.

Subhadra: By the way, where is Satyapriya?

Uttara: She is with juesth pitamahi. I already fed her.

Subhadra: My priya is also obedient like my Vatsala. *smiles*

Subhadra took the plate and went to the practice arena and smiled. Arjun was making war strategies and little Parikshit was sitting in his lap.

Subhadra: So, the grandfather grandson duo is here.

Parikshit: Pranipat pitamahi.

Subhadra: Pranipat poutra! What are you doing there? Your mother was searching for you. Now come and take your food quickly.

Arjun: Hmm... now I understood why my beloved queen came. Where I thought she came for me and will ask if I ate or feed me by own hands but nothing is going to happen. *fake sadness*

Little Parikshit giggled seeing Arjun's face.

Subhadra: At least, have some shame in front of your grandson arya.

Arjun: Why? I am talking with my wife only. You always bring food for your son's son only but not for your son's father. Isn't he a child?*winks*

Subhadra: Oops. I forgot he is the biggest child here.

Arjun: But you shouldn't. Give this food to me. I will feed him and bring another platter. We will eat together today.

Subhadra: *giggles*

Subhadra went to the kitchen and the glances of their golden past came in front of her eyes which was now just in her memories only. Her husband Arjun forgot how to smile long ago but still he is maintaining himself for her sake only. From inside, he is completely broken. This smile is just a outward show.

"Bhadrey, should I come to the kitchen to take food for myself and you?"- Arjun's voice went to Subhadra's ear.

Subhadra took the food and saw Arjun feeding little Parikshit.

Flashback:-

"Pitashree"-....