Sheetala Vahini ~ Freezing Winds Of Love

•|28|• : Rukmini's dilemma

Vasudeva enquired Rukmini about Shrinivasa's whereabouts. He sincerely didn't wanted him to go behind Satyabhama.

" He left the palace before the sunrise itself Mavaiyya" Rukmini replied. Her voice clearly displayed her sadness which made Vasudeva upset.

" Did he behaved harshly with you? Or just neglected you after knowing about yesterday? Did he hurt you or what? Just say dear I will look after the things " Vasudeva said affectionately caressing her hairs.

Harshavardhana was raged. He extremely disliked his father's act.

" Exactly. He must have thought the same yesterday also. How mean! Only Rukmini is visible to your eyes or what? Can't you see your son's plight? What did Satyabhama done to you for this? Don't worry Father, your dear daughter in law Rukmini recieved her time completely by my Shrini yesterday. He kept her happy. He went to search her this morning. " He taunted his father but it pierced Rukmini more.

" Harsha! Hold on your tongue. Didn't you see how she spoke yesterday? Why didn't you stop Shrini?" Vasudeva scolded.

" Because he loves his wife" Harshavardhana left.

The other side Shrinivasa along with Achyuta and Bhairava searched each and every house and enquired their about Satyabhama. Tired by fruitless mission they sat relaxing for a while.

" This wasn't expected Shrini" Bhairava spoke out.

" What?" He asked.

" Satyabhama is your wife and she is carrying your child. Instead of finding her you stayed back with your other wife. The moment since we heard of Satyabhama's walk out we are tensed like hell and you just enjoyed you food and even.... Che" Bhairava hesitated to continue further.

" Bhaira, it's easy to imagine someone's point of view than living it. Just try to think what he is going through. Shrini don't have experience in handling situations with multiple wives. Everything happened in a go and his marital life is a question mark for him and you say he did wrong. Yes it may be wrong but what else could be done? If he ignores Rukmini his father may do unimaginable things further. Then who will suffer?" Achyuta silenced Bhairava.

Bhairava then saw Shrinivasa actually crying silently. It was actually a rare thing for them.

" Shrini " He embraced him.

" I am unable to take decisions. My each every move is hurting some or the other. My father, Rukmini and Bhama anyone of them would be hurt or angered. The moment I heard about Bhama's walk out my hands are shivering but I don't know what to do. I don't what Rukmini would have thought if I left that very moment for Bhama. I don't what Bhama have felt now for not reaching her. Everything is totally a confusion. I.." Shrinivasa's voice broke.

Achyuta sighed. He cursed Vasudeva was created such huge scene for a petty thing which was now devouring Shrinivasa's peace.

" Like the story of Raja Udayana, where the constant thought of Sagarika breaks the heart of Vasavadatta. If I also chant Satyabhama always Rukmini might be sad too. I stayed back yesterday for the same reason and kept her happy in her share of time but I don't know it's right or wrong. But I am telling you all if the news from Srirangapatna too brings the absence of Bhama I can't bear that " Shrinivasa sighed.

Bhairava arched his eyebrows looking at an old man with strong physique approaching towards them.

" Look at him Shrini, only his white beard says he is an old man. But why is he coming towards us?" He exclaimed.

Shrinivasa turned around and blinked his eyes.

" Thatha " He rushed forward to great him, he was Ambarisha.