The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 100

Panchali remembered how Arjun explained her,his grandfather's place in his life,years back in Hastinapur
Princess Rajkumar Arjun is busy in  discussion with Pitamah Bheeshm.He may not come for lunch." Malini gave information to Panchali who is desparately waiting for him . Arjun just returned after conquering Yavana king  and Panchali just had a glimpse of him when she welcomed him with Arti thali.Now he skipped lunch also.
He left her for a long time in Hastinapur immediately after marriage and no regrets? Sahadev approached her and tried to defend Arjun as he understood Draupadi's disappointment.' Panchali,They are discussing what to do with Yavana king.It is important as he back stabbed Grandfather thinking that Bhrata Arjun was burnt in Laksha Grih.Now Bhrata taught him a lesson by capturing him.So he plays an important role in deciding his fate."
Panchali showed her intolerance by reacting sharply.' Yes your brother feels every thing is important but not Panchali.Why is he so obsessed with his grand father?
Sahadev smiled benevolently .' Ofcourse you are right. Even Duryothan and Dussasan always complain Pitamah loves Bhrata more than any one " Panchali  made a face and retorted.' If he is so much into his Pitamah let him be.I don't bother." Sahadev understood her annoyance.He approached Kunti who asked him why Arjun was not present.Sahadev told her how busy he was.Just when every one finished lunch Arjun entered and straight away went to Kunti.' Mata I will stay with Grand father as it is convenient for me to take care of him and interact on important matters." He said.
Kunti took him to his chamber and called Draupadi there. She told her.' Keep Phalgun's necessary things in his Pitamah's mansion.He wants to be with him." She left after a while giving necessary instructions. As Arjun observed his wife he understood her sulking and questioned with a smile.' Why are you dull looking? I very much liked your Arti in the morning.Quite unexpected.' His tone is mischevous.Panchali's face turned red.She thought of how she fell in his arms because of Dussasan who made her fall.She composed herself and said in a miffed tone.' You tell what are the things to be shifted there. And you can go to your Grandfather he must be missing you. I can manage ."

Arjun apptoached her took her chin in his hand and looked into her lotus eyes. He explained patiently.' You know how old I was when I lost my father? Five years.We came to Hastinapur and my world has changed. My abode at the beautiful Satasringa mountain disappeared and I was into this noisy space with all my cousins creating havoc.I missed my father so much.I started crying sitting in a corner.Suddenly grandfather lifted me up and affectionately took me to his chamber . From then he never made me feel the absence of my father. Krishnaa  try to understand."
Panchali got mesmarised hearing  his magnetic voice and feeling ecastic in his arms.Arjun pulled her closer and kissed on her eyes.Panchali had tears in the corner of her eyes for getting angry with him. She murmured in a low voice.' I don't know all this. So I got angry.Dont think otherwise.I understand." Arjun smiled indulgently and pressed her lower lip.' But f dont stop getting angry or arguing with me. It makes me feel special." Panchali blushed profusely and Arjun praised her ,his hazel eyes savouring her beauty.' You are a creative wonder Krishnaa. Just awesome."
Panchali got out of her trance. She is tensed up. How could Arjun manage his duty?

It is Sun Set time on the tenth day of war and Panchali is waiting with bated breath to know the outcome of that day. She did send Malini to collect information but she did not return yet, Suddenly she saw her youngest son Kirti galloping towards her on horse back.Her heart beat increased as she waited till he approach her and inform the much needed information.
Kirti ran to her and exclaimed ' mata Great Grandfather fell on arrow bed." He took breath to control himself and Panchali took him closer and questioned in a shivering tone.' Kirti, how is your Pitasri?" Kirti replied vehemently.' Mata he only did that. And the fight? I can't explain at all, Today no one dared stop Pitasri.Grand father fought fiercely but Pitasri shot so many arrows and finally great grand father fell on arrows." Panchali again asked.' Did they not try to protect him?" How did they not surround him?" Kirti replied with pride.' Mata Every one from their side tried to shield him. But Pitasri just did not allow them at all. With Sikhandi Mama he advanced nearer and nearer and wounded Pitamah fatally. But now he is crying in his chariot.Mama Krishn is pacifying him.They may not come early today. They all are going to pay respects to Pitamah. I came back to inform you."
Panchali could very well understand her husband's trauma . He would collapse. He did his job but now he will be shattered.Hopefully his Madhav will save him from his guilt and pain...
Krishna almost dragged Parth down from the chariot to go to Pitamah. Arjun is shedding tears and repeating.' Madhav I did the second most sinful action of my life,first Ofcourse is sharing my wife.Already I opened the doors of hell for myself.I can't show my face to Pitamah.He nourished me like his own son and I gave him this much pain?I am not fit to be forgiven." Krishna wiped his tears and patiently consoled him.' Parth,You are his redeemer.You paved the way for him to reach his original Place.He is one among the eight Vasus . He came to this earth to endure his curse. Now he will reach his abode. Don't grieve for him.Now we should bow and pay respects ."
Krishna forcefully pulled Arjun to the place where great grand father lied on arrow bed. Already every one from both sides assembled around him. On seeing Krishna Bheeshma folded his hands with difficulty. Yudhishtir Bheem Nakul and Sahadev stood with folded hands.Duryothan brought surgeons who can heal Grand father 's wounds.But Bheeshma declined and turned to Arjun.' My head is hanging down without support. I need support." Immediately Duryothan made his servants bring cushions and pillows to keep under his head. Bheeshma refused and called Arjun.' I can not use those things now. You should provide me support. You know what I mean." Krishna placed his hand on Arjun's shoulder. Arjun still has tears in his eyes. He fixed three arrows on his Gandiv and shot them beneath the head of Bheeshma. The arrow planted perfectly like a pillow under his head.Arjun carefully placed his head on that.Bheeshma smiled and blessed.' Long live my dear grand son. I am indebted to you for relieving me of my burden.