The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 135

The Sun  looked tired having spread his fierce heat all over the earth and the golden hue is indicating
his intention to turn back his horses down the western horizon. The river Yamuna is flowing gently and
Occasionally rising up towards the shore as if she is awaiting her dearest Govind's arrival.The green meadows are looking beautiful with lines of pigeons flying down looking like white lotuses falling down

The country side is appearing calm and serene in contrast with Hastinapur's energetic vibrance.
Farmers and cowherds are walking lazily with cows and goats following them in slow motion.
The women who are bringing water from Yamuna with pots on their heads are gazing curiously at the two dark men on horse back moving slowly on the path.
They are curious to know who those good looking strangers are and vying with each other in stealing glances The two are of equal age and similar in looks with little differences.
They have beautiful dark complexion that resembled the blue cloud.
Both of them have shoulder length curly hair but one has tied it up neatly and placed a peacock feather on that. The other one 's hair is too curly and may be that is the reason why he tied up a white cloth on his forehead to keep it back in control. Still his forehead is covered with his curls making him look stunning .
The one with peacock feather has lotus eyes that can mesmerise any one the moment they look into the depths of them.
The other one has hazel eyes that are sharp,and at the same time dreamy. Those eyes can make any maiden sleepless by just looking once as they are the eyes that define romance.
Both of them are tall and well built. Their bodies look athletic with marks of weapons on their shoulders.
No need to think too deep who they are . They are Arjun and Krishna on their way to Indraprasth.

Arjun looked around.The golden hue turned into orange red.His poetic heart got lost in the beauty around him." Madhav How nice it is if we can leave every thing and live here? Now that Eldest has been established properly I can  fulfill my wish. What do you say?"
Krishna laughed and said." Who told you your duty is done? Who will train Parikshit?
Who will go with the horse? Ashwamedha won't happen without your contribution."
Arjun made a face and got down the horse." You are right. Still I am enslaved to my duties.
But atleast now I want to enjoy this trip without revealing my identity.Let us go and swim in Yamuna waters." Krishna laughed. " we certainly don't have our ornaments and rich clothes.But still I doubt. Parth these villagers are already curious . See how those women are side glancing you?"

Arjun smiled." Now don't fool me with your words. They are looking at you."

Before Krishna could say anything one old farmer approached them and folded his hands.He requested." Both of you look like princes. Our village is nearer to the hills. We hardly go to towns.
But still we want to prove our hospitality by honouring you. Please be my guests tonight. I am the village head. I hope you will grace my abode."
Krishna smiled and agreed." Any way our horses are tired. We are grateful to you for your hospitality.
We will tend the horses ,wash them feed them and we will come after taking bath .We have to finish our Sandhya anushtan.

Krishna and Arjun fed the horses washed them and left them to take rest.
Then they swam in Yamuna and enjoyed their water sports.Both of them reached the shore and worshipped Sankar Shiv by making a Shiv ling.

The village head made nice arrangements for the two friends to relax before they take their meal.
In the front yard of his house he placed  a. couch and  asked them to take their seats on that.
Nearly ten neighbours who are prominent came there and greeted the strangers.

The wife of the village head came out with her two daughters and served them sharbat.
The village head smilingly told the friends." My wife visited Indraprasth years back.She just told me that your curly hair and eyes are like that of the third Pandav.My daughter is a devotee of Govind. She says your friend has the blue lotus eyes that Govind has. I am telling them resemblances will be there.God sometimes creates similar looking persons. As for me I attended Draupadi Swayamvar. I must say you just look like the third Pandav."