The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 146

Krishna and Satya called up to say they are going . Panchali also wanted to leave but Arjun stopped her and said." We will stay for a while."
The flower hut is made with fragrant malatis,jasmines and white lillis. The flowers will be changed every day so that the freshness of the flowers remain intact.
That is Arjun's favourite place . He never misses to spend time there either with his Krishnaa or with Subhadra.But he stays very little at Hastinapur so such occasions are a rarity for him.
Now after Aswamedha all his wives will stay back as per the information he got.Arya,Alli,Chitra Ulupi will definitely stay over. He doesn't know about Rekha still.

Panchali asked him penetrating into his eyes." Lost in your Alli Rani's thoughts?"
Arjun smiled and pulled her to sit beside him." Not only Alli. Looks like all your co wives will stay here forever after Aswamedh.Already Devika Bhabhi is here. Jalandhara,Karenu and Vijaya are here.Now remaining will also come over."
Panchali turned her face away." Let them come. They have every right to stay.They are the queens of Kuru Vamsh.Dont think I have a problem.now your Yajnaseni is above such issues.
Arjun understood her thoughts. She is tired of the trivialities of life.She endured so much heart break and insults that dried up her heart. She has to bear with the deaths of Abhi Kirti and other sons.
Now she reached a stage where nothing effects her in the long run.
On top of it she has to bear with his separation. His expedition may take  eight months to twelve months.But to his relief Madhav will stay back  till his return.

Panchali looked into his thoughtful eyes and asked." How could you win the hostile kings without using force? Tell your Eldest it is not possible. Easy to say but difficult to accomplish.

Arjun took her face in his hands.Her concern for him sometimes makes him guilty. What did he do to enjoy that much love from her! Some good deeds for sure.He said in a soft voice.
" Nothing will happen to me.Dont stress yourself too much. If the kings are not willing to oblige I will definitely use my power.Nothing will happen as long as Krishna and Krishnaa love me the most."

Panchali listened to his captivating words without blinking her eyes. Probably this war may be his last one.No necessity of Wars further .
Arjun drank her astounding beauty with eyes wide open and wondered. God had created her in a special way. There are no signs of aging.The hair did not have atleast a single piece of grey colour.
Her face is like a blue lotus blooming with the rays of moon light.
Her conch like neck has only black beeds round it that enhanced her charm.

The simple white pink sary she wore suited her perfectly making her slender form look luring
Arjun touched her waist that can be taken into his single fist and exclaimed." Timeless beauty you are Krishnaa.Alli is correct when she says I am obsessed with you. Yes I am Yajnaseni.I will drown myself to eternity in your ravishing beauty that glows with your infinite love for me."

Years of separation from his beloved made Arjun realise how dearly and passionately he loves his Krishnaa.He did not hesitate anymore to advance to feel the ultimate bliss in their union that night.
Panchali felt his passion and shivered with equal anticipation to fulfill the urge of her Arjun.

She willingly moved closer though feeling apprehensive of her inhibitions and hesitations.
Arjun overpowered her with his aggressive love and confessed." I love you Krishnaa not  only in this life but in many more lives ahead.

The moon light peeped through the small window covered with malati creepers.Arjun kissed her eyes and confessed. Till I return I cherish this moment and keep your blue lotus fragrance not leave me ever. " He hugged her closely as if absorbing her fragrance into his soul and body. Panchali threw his curls back and said with a tinge of depression in her voice." How can fate demand that I can not bear to face again and again? My whole existence becomes meaningless if you are away from me. But My fate is that bad that I will be thrown into this dreaded phase all through my life."
Panchali turned away from Arjun indicating her displeasure over the impending separation.
Arjun took her on his heart and took her face in his hands. She is right. They are the pawns in the game of destiny.They waited twelve years to taste the ultimate bliss together.