The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 156

The rainy season moved away giving way to Sarat season,the season of moonlit nights. Dhritarashtr 's exile journey is postponed by a month due to his ill health. Physicians advised him not to venture into forest life in such condition. He is attended by the best Royal physicians called from all over the country. His health improved and every one heaved a sigh of relief.
An unexpected messenger came from Dwaraka and handed over a letter to Arjun and it is from his Madhav.Arjun went to his chamber,closed the doors and opened the letter. His vision blurred due to his tears and he let the tear drops fall down by closing his eyes.After a while he got back his composure and opened the letter. Krishna expressed his love and affection in his inimitable way." Attending duties. Staying with father trying to fulfill the expectations. Satya quarrels with me and says" You are not looking like your own self. You are just being here in body not in soul. You proved again. You love your Parth. You are a cheater." No amount of cajoling or pampering is working in my favour.

Heard that Kunti Bua is leaving with the old couple.Dont stop your mother. She should pursue her goal through detachment. It is essential.

Subhadra and Uttara with Parikshit will come to Dwaraka for a brief period. Father Vasudev wishes to bless his Abhimanyu's son.Make arrangements for their journey. Satyaki will escort them whenever you inform him.

After ten days Satya and myself come to attend her brother's marriage at Ahichatr. I want you to come over and spend quality time with us. Don't forget to bring Sakhi with you. Leave your inhibitions and let her enjoy with Satya,me and Ofcourse her Arjun. I don't think another opportunity will enable us to come together. May be for the last time...

Arjun's heart melted on reading the last line. Why is he saying so? Will every thing come to an end? He wondered.But how could he take Krishnaa away from Hastinapur? He has no clue at all.

Arjun reached Kunti's chamber as she she sent a message." What happened? Why did you call me? He asked.Kunti showed him another patr from Krishna." Subhadra and Uttara with Pari are starting in four days. Satyaki is on his way. Now send Pragati with them." She said.

Arjun knitted his eyebrows." She just returned from Kashi. Let her be here." He said. Kunti tried to explain." I want Pragati to be away when I go on exile. Try to understand."

Arjun stayed silent. Yes. It is better to send Pragati. She may not bear separation with her grandmother. Kunti ruffled his hair and said." Be bold Phalgun. Reconcile with life."

Arjun looked into her eyes and said in a low voice." Till now that only I did. You know lMaata.

Kunti avoided looking into his eyes. She knew the inherent meaning. She sighed and said." Gandhari Didi and me wish to take leave of your guru mata. Let Panchali also come with us."

Arjun got an idea. He can take his Krishnaa to his Madhav. Ahichatr is not far away from Gurukul."

Panchali observed him and asked." Why are you looking so different ? You look happy. Contented."

Arjun smiled and teased." Nothing can escape your scrutiny. What do you think is the reason?"

Panchali bit her lip and retorted." May be some admirer is coming to our city and you like her a lot.

As she finished her line Sahadev came and announced." Bhrata Alli Rani will reach in two days. She can not inform you before because of rains. She is coming with her son."
Arjun was in shock. Panchali teased him." So that must be the reason. Your Alli Rani is arriving. Arjun how happy you look . So anxious to meet her no?

Arjun did not answer. He has to attend on Alli but he has to honour his Madhav's word. He told himself. He will do both. Alli will stay for a shorter period only he knew it. After she leaves he can go to Madhav with his ...Krishnaa