Promises of Love ( Completed )

Chapter 2

Her face took in the moon that was shying away , for it seemed it knew that it was the hour of union of two loving hearts. The touch of a hand on her shoulder made her turn shyly , those light brown eyes shining in endless love. Her eyes went to his feet. 

The son of Dharma gathered her in his arms as her legs swayed in the air.

Devika opened her eyes at the memory of that day as her lips curved into a small smile. Her thoughts moving further to the times in Dwapara.

The heaven of Indraprastha with her loving sister , Draupadi and other sisters who made her feel so home . Her little brothers whose hearts were as pure as the daffodils of the heavens in which God himself resided. Children  , the mention of which had Devika smiling. 

The day both had got Yaudheya in their life. The gentle smile on her Lord's face still fresh in her memories.Yaudheya , a reflection of her Lord which made her eyes watery in bliss. The rest of the children being as dear to her as Yaudheya was.

The day came which ripped her soul apart just as the entire family felt . That dice game which had turned their life a living hell. His sorrow immeasurable , the love in his eyes washed away by intense pain that haunted her nights after he left to the forests. The feeling of him drowned her making her lifeless but duties.. ,she could never ignore them being Dharmapriyaa !

Devika's thoughts paused as tears spilled from her eyes , a soft whisper , " Oh Lord Sri Hari , thank you for being with us, with swami". 

The pain in her face was taken over by a happy smile. The marriage of their Abhi , when she saw a small smile playing in his lips after an eternity. But her heart clutched in the pain that she found in his eyes , he couldn't forgive himself after years and she knew he couldn't do it  till death.

Death , the word made Devika motionless . The war of Dharma , for Dharma which took the life of countless soldiers , valiant warriors and along with that their children. 

Devika sinked to the ground , unable to further hold her thoughts. The memory of the sorrow in his eyes doubled and his refusal for the throne . Why did destiny play so ruthlessly ? 

Years went serving him  , under his love for the citizens which was never lost. Those years of intense pain that she saw in the eyes of every family member covered up from others by their duties. Hastinapura could never make their Indraprastha ! 

Then came the day when he was to take a journey that she couldn't . She smiled at him leaving with extreme difficulty as she held back their suffering , wondering if their was any possibility of them meeting again. The son of Dharma didn't feel any different as he took heavy steps , heart sinking in with the truth of the fateful separation. But he knew he would love her,  always and forever. If it pleases the Lord above , we shall meet again !

Devika rose from the ground , his words were promises of love. The realization of the previous life dawn upon her after meeting with an accident . She wiped away the tears as her eyes got a box neatly wrapped in a white sheet with a red bow. The gift he had given her today , on the day of their wedding reception.

She opened the box to see a gold bangle with double infinity symbol in the centre. The note read, " I love you for the infinity and back , now and forever ". Devika's eyes filled with tears when she realized why he had chose this for her.

She was eight when one day her father Govasana said nothing lasts forever. The little girl wept and none seem to understand her . She sat by the garden crying her heart out when a thirteen year old Ajatashatru had sat by her placing his hand gently on her shoulder . Ajatashatru had not blinked when he heard Devika say that nothing remains till infinity . He was clueless if the young girl knew what infinity meant and asked her. Devika nodded as she replied it meant forever . Ajatashatru took a breath as he took her little hands in his and looked into her eyes as he spoke with his most - grown up voice , " No Devika . It does not matter what anyone says, I will be there by your side. I will always be there , forever" . 

Devika wore the bangle at once as she smiled in bliss .

Otherside , Ajatashatru looked at the moon as he saw a reflection of her face appear making his heart joyous. A knowing that she is smiling made him smile , the love embracing the two in it's spell !

To be continued...

A emotional yet light chapter of the two . The next one will come up on 5th June which will possibly be a little longer. Do leave your precious comments !