The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 63

Arjun looked deep,into her lotus eyes. The moonlight is peeping into the dimly lit chamber. Far from the royal palace shouts of joy mixed with songs and music is heard. Where is Govind? And Satya? " Panchali asked him. A confidential meeting is going on in the private chamber of Mahraj Virat. Tomorrow Sanjay will deliver the message of Jyesht Pita. So  Madhav,Eldest,Bhrata Bheem Sahadev and me assembled there to discuss the policy we take up in both cases whether they agree to give back Indraprasth or not.
Satya is enjoying dances and asked me to bring you if you finish your meet with Iravan. Subhadra along with Sudheshna is planning the nuptials  for Abhi and Uttara . Your pampered son wanted to follow me to reach you but I asked him to stay back and enjoy with his brothers. "
Panchali made a face and complained' You always are after my Kirti. Why did you not bring him here? He must have been disappointed. " Arjun touched her cheek and said .' Now he is grown up. He should not roam taking hold of your Pallu." Panchali bit her lower lip and taunted.' But Kirti's father won't leave my Pallu despite becoming a father in law." Arjun smiled and retorted. ' You should be proud of yourself Queen. Every one is besotted with your husband but he is besotted with you. He is enamoured by your ever green beauty that he wants to drown himself in the ocean of your love." Panchali laughed at his expression . Just then from outside the messenger's voice called up.' Rajkumar Arjun,You are requested to be in the private chamber.Maharaj Yudhishtir's message."
Arjun shrugged his shoulders. ' See how bad my state is.I can not even relax with my beautiful wife at this nite time . That is my fate." Panchali stood on her toes to reach her lanky tall husband who is looking like the God of love himself in the moon lite . She clasped his neck and closed her eyes indicating her wish to kiss him.Arjun relished her loving gesture and took the opportunity to have the pleasure of uninhibited love...

Krishna pulled Arjun in the Asan adjacent to him and teased' Looking too charged up. Must have blamed the meeting that snatched you away from your beloved." Arjun muttered under his breath. ' Is this new to me ? It is happening since years unknown. What is the need for this meeting at mid nite? We can meet after Sanjay delivered his address. "
Bheem who sat opposite to them snorted .' I am getting sleepy. Eldest let us disperse . Any way I am going to kill Dussasan and Duryothan in battle.Why should we beg for our kingdom? Arjun you better start pooling up army tomorrow onwards. Send a message to Indraprasth to the soldiers you trained there to support us. Why should they stand against you in battle? "
Yudhi tried to convince him.'Bheem, as long as Indraprasth is under Duryothan the soldiers also belong to Hastinapur. We have no right over them.You can't send them message. "
Krishna intervened. ' Let us hear Sanjay first and Then we will decide."Bheem asked Arjun' What do you think? Will Jyesht Pita invite us there? " Arjun said in a low voice.' I don't see any such indication in Sanjay's body language. He is looking apprehensive .I feel no truce is possible with Hastinapur and war is inevitable.
Sahadev supported Arjun,' I agree with Bhrata, I am seeing signs that indicate the forthcoming great battle .So much loss of  lives I can predict. But all that can be averted if Duryothan realises his folly. But he won't .
Krishna stood up and said.' But we should try till the last minute to avoid war. At the same time we should plan our strategies for war if it happens. Parth ,you start your training camp tomorrow morning. The meet with Sanjay is fixed for the evening."
Arjun stood up and looked at Yudhi  to take leave. After a while Krishna and Arjun walked towards their guest house.Satya's maid came and informed.' Madam already reached guest house." Krishna nodded and asked.' What is bothering you Parth?" Arjun is reluctant. ' Why should I hold my bow against my grandfather? What is his crime? Because of Duryothan why should I cause harm to him?" Krishna pulled him close.' My dear Parth Nothing is fixed yet. War may happen may not happen. Relax and enjoy training your sons." Arjun sighed and said.' Yes I hope I need not cause harm to my dearest grandfather.