The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 58

Panchali looked around to see if any one is there before letting him in. Why did you come at this hour? You know this is not our IndraprAsth. ' Arjun raised his eyebrows. ' So what? We are back to ourselves. I came to meet my wife on an important work.' Arjun sounded serious.
Panchali waited with curiosity as to what is that important matter that made him visit her. ' I want you to confirm that I was relieved from Urvasi'scurse. I know you would be anxious to see me free of her curse.'
Arjun's words did not sink immediately into her mind. After she understood his intention she blushed profusely. She knew he is teasing her reminding her the way she reacted when he came back from heaven. She looked defiantly and declared.' You know My husband got back his manliness and achieved that kind of victory which is impossible for any one. I am proud of him.'
Arjun felt elated hearing her praise.He took her in his arms and smiled.' Your husband promises this is just the beginning . He will do everything to get back his wife's honour and her Indraprasth.'

Panchali looked at him with awe.'How did you do that Arjun?You are alone and they are many.I still feel the thrill when I imagine the war you fought.My father is right. There is no one like you.'

Arjun kissed her and said.'And there is no one like Yajnaseni either. You know we are going to be in laws now. You will be mother in law to Uttara. How do you feel?' Panchali looked thoughtful.' Arjun the poor girl thought otherwise.

When I heard the king's proposal for a moment I got doubtful of you. I was relieved after the news of your refusal reached Antahpur. But Uttara is disappointed . I could see it on her face.'
Arjun assured.'She will fall in love the moment she sees Abhi. I am sure. Hers is hero worship nothing else .I lived with her for one year. I know she is a kid. Krishnaa see I rejected Urvasi and Uttara . I hope now you will have confidence in me. I am not that bad my queen '

Panchali laughed and clasped his neck as if rewarding him for his love .Arjun took her face in his hands and gazed into her lotus eyes.Finally he would see her meet her children very soon. He informed her.' Madhav sent message. They are on their way to Matsya. Dhrisht and your father started with our sons. Be ready to tie up your Kirti to your pallu.'Panchali smirked ' Don't tease my son again, To me he is always the little Kirti tugged to my pallu'Arjun,will Mata come with Pragati? You got any message?'she asked with anxiety.
The mother in her is desperate to meet her little daughter who is away from her and her doting father. Arjun 's face became dull. He doesn't know what his mother will do. Panchali understood his dilemma. She placed her hand on his and indicated her concern.She knew how he misses his mother and his daughter,
Arjun composed himself and pulled her closer. He thoroughly savoured her ravishing beauty and whispered.' You know no one will believe that you are mother of grown up boys. You look like my bride who placed the garland round my neck. What is the reason for your ageless beauty? '
Panchali smiled at him lovingly and understood his mood to worship her beauty. Arjun made a serious face and asked. ' Didn't I deserve the reward I want after my resounding victory? ' Panchali found his expression too cute and let him have his way with an endearing smile. After a long time even she wants to drool in him . Yajnaseni submitted her soul and body to her Arjun and tasted the bliss'.      

After a couple of days Pandavas met their well wishers and relatives at Upaplavya city and the celebrations started. Krishna hugged Arjun and praised. Well done Parth I am proud of you. Your victory over KAuravas must have rung warning bells in rival camp.'
Arjun smiled and said ' I felt your presence all through my battle' your grace only that I won them singlehanded,
Satya interfered. Now if you both stop praising each other I want to ask Arjun how he did that singlehanded. I can't imagine at all. Arjun made a face and taunted ' Started again? He Madhav! '

Suddenly a seventeen year old ran into Arjun and threw him almost off his feet .Arjun hugged him tight with tears .Abhi is it you? He stammered. Abhi replied in his broken voice. Yes Pitasri your Abhi is finally before you .Don't ever send me away from You.' Father and son could not get separated even after a while.
Arjun lifted him above and got emotional. ' How big you became my boy ? You look like my Madhav. ' Arjun felt his years of wait fruitful on seeing the apple of his eye before him a replica of him and his Madhav.
Subhadra rushed fast and sobbed without control. Arjun got tears in his eyes. Finally his Bhadra is before him. He took her closer and whispered..Don't ever go to Dwaraka,leaving me behind..