The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 102

As they started walking back they could see Pitamah getting into sleep. Arjun observed his face peaceful and calm. He understood how his open admission of his fault before Panchali offered him mental peace. He turned to his wife and took her hand in his.' Thank you Krishnaa. You made Pitamah get rid of his burden.He looks relieved now." He admitted whole heartedly.Panchali smiled her enchanting smile.' I am pleased that Pitamah got the much needed respite. What about my husband? Did he get through his pain and regret?" She asked innocently and suddenly lost her balance . Arjun took her instantly and taunted.' Is it fiftieth time or I lost count? " Panchali pouted and said.' You are too much. I never fall when you are not around. And I don't think I fell that many times." Arjun laughed heartfully seeing her defence. Panchali gazed at his beautiful face and wondered.Govind finally your Parth recovered to a great extent.But will he face his Guru now with his full mettle?"What if Guru Dron becomes successful in capturing Yudhishtir?Again Exile,incognito...Arjun observed her thoughts and said categorically.' He won't be able to capture Eldest if I am around." Panchali looked straight into his hazel eyes and said.' Then don't leave him Be with him through out." Arjun smiled.' How is it possible Krishnaa, It is impossible to stay at one place in battlefield. Always we should be on the move. But I promise I will not let Eldest taken as captive. Don't get tensed up. Ofcourse I won't harm my Guru in that process." Panchali looked bewildered and heard Krishna's voice.' Sakhi,how is Santanav Bheeshm? " Panchali nodded her head and indicated he is fine.Krishna smiled and grabbed Parth by his shoulder.' Parth Let us go to Dhrisht.Once if you approve of his Vyuha he will be rest assured. Sakhi go and sleep peacefully.You walked so long." Panchali walked back to her tent where Malini is waiting for her.Princess Shall I get you Aushadhi milk? You look tired." Panchali declined and lied on her couch.Her conscience went back to the Pre Rajasuya days in Indra prasth when Drona and Gurumata visited them...
Back to Indraprasth
Arjun received GuruDron with great respect and brought him to his rest house specially arranged for his sake.The rest house got a feel of Drona's hermitage on the outskirts of Hastinapur.Panchali helped Arjun in every way and the result is great.Satya teased Arjun.' You brought your Guru's hermitage as it is. Let me ask, Will you give us a feel of your days at Gurukul by hitting the bird Eye,..Krishna smiled while Arjun smirked.' Madhav,tell her not to entertain wild thoughts.It is my Guru there. I won't let any inconvenience happen to him. Krishnaa you also be alert with Satya."
Panchali smiled and signalled Satya to keep silent. In the afternoon every one got surprised at the way Arjun attended on his Guru during lunch time.And the food specially made by Panchali with her own hands without spicy materials. Panchali looked at her father who she thought must get offended on seeing Arjun's worship of his Guru.But Drupad took it sportively and told Panchali.' See how loyal Arjun is I am proud of him." Panchali sighed in relief. Subhadra and Satya questioned.' Did you cook specially? Arjun asked you to cook?" Panchali nodded her head.' His Guru won't eat Kshatriya flavoured food.When I visited Gurukul I happened to see Gurumata cook. So I just followed that." Satya patted her and appreciated.' You know you are perfect dear. But I wish Arjun would thank you specially and reward you." Panchali looked around and saw Subhadra move away to feed Abhi. Satya laughed.' She did not listen Don't worry. But I won't leave Arjun. See I will make him bow before you." Arjun who happened to come there knitted his eyebrows and asked.' Who has to bow  before her? " Satya made a serious face and said ." You. Who else?"

Every one wondered  how could the queen of Indraprasth could cook on her own for Guru Dron and his wife. Gurumata specially praised Panchali.' You served the tastiest food for us. How did you know the dishes and recipees. I still wonder. But I bless you Bahu you will reign in the heart of your husband." Kunti who is listening covered up.' Yes. She reigns supreme in the hearts of my five sons." Gurumata blessed Pragati and praised the cute little wonder.' Exactly the combination of your beauty and Arjun's charm." Draupadi looked at Arjun who is standing beside Dron and Carefully attending on his needs.He even wiped off his hands with a new towel much to the delight of his preceptor.Guru Dron looked at Drupad proudly and stated.' See Maharaj Drupad,Even after achieving so much my desciple remained so down to earth." Drupad replied with attitude.' Ofcourse his nature is such. He treats every one with so much respect." Krishna intervened and goaded guru Dron.' Guru Dron you are not one among others. That we have to agree." Drona clarified Drupad.' You can check Panchal Raj. Arjun will never give my place to anyone else." Drupad kept quiet. Yes. He knew that . He is seeing a different Arjun altogether since Drona's arrival.Drona and himself studied together but the way Drona excelled in teaching it is highly commendable. The whole Aryavarth recognised Drona's greatness.