The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 157

Arjun is confused. How could he take his Krishnaa to Ahichatr as directed by Krishna in the letter. That is his dilemma. How could he tell his Eldest and mother that he wants to go with her ? And Ulupi and Chitra are there. Subhadra went to Dwaraka with Uttara Pari and Pragati. He felt desparate. It would have been good if his Madhav with Satya could come to Hastinapur again.
So immersed in thoughts? I am standing here since twenty minutes but you did not acknowledge my presence. Ofcourse I don't have the identification like spreading blue lotus fragrance. " Ulupi taunted.
Arjun came out of his thoughts and smiled. " Why are you roaming alone? Where is Chitra?"

Ulupi smiled back . " Chitra is with Bhanumati. She will come in a while. But what are you doing here at dinner time? Won't your Panchal Princess look for you? " She questioned playfully.
Arjun shrugged his shoulders and said." She knew my ways. I mean about my timings. By the way why do you always call her princess? She is the empress you know it."

Ulupi replied firmly. " To me she always remain Panchal princess who is in love with the third Pandav and will remain so."

Arjun is frustrated.He smirked and retorted." Ulupi you can't change the fact. I know it. You know it."

Ulupi pressed his hand." I understand. But right now this discussion is not important. By the way I want your permission to take Chitra with me to attend a Maha puja of Mahadev at Ganga sangam. For us Nagas this yearly event is important. My father sent message inviting me there. It may take ten to fifteen days to come back. " Ulupi smiled meaningfully. Arjun understood immediately. He got moisture in his eyes.

How many times you will prove your selfless love for me? I must have done something good to have you in my life." Arjun confessed sincerely. Ulupi placed her head on his heart and whispered." Go and spend quality time with your Krishnaa and Krishna. You deserve it." Arjun hugged her close and promised." I will. You also take care of you and Chitra. Return soon."

Panchali is in good mood. She always liked to go,to Gurukul and spend with Gurumata away from Hastinapur's kolahal. Pragati and Pari also are not there. She is feeling lonely. Malini is packing her clothes and Panchali asked." I wear simple clothes only in Gurukul. Why are you packing rich ones?

Malini signalled Arjun who just entered and stated." I want you to wear better clothes otherwise Gurumata is saying that I am not taking care of you properly."
Panchali raised her brows." Since when Gurumata is bothering of such things? Tell me the fact."

Arjun took her close and countered." Fine. Not for Gurumata but you can wear for me no? I want to have a nice feel going over there. Let us have our moments of bliss."

Panchali wondered. Her Arjun who always has inhibitions looks different and so enthusiastic to take her out. May be he wants to collect good memories at this point of time. She pushed his curls back and taunted." How nice it would have been had you spent quality time with me in our past? I lost so many moments of my life because of your inhibitions and commitment towards your... She stopped without saying your Eldest. Arjun understood and kissed her lotus eyes." I,am here to compensate every moment you pined and lost on account of me. Be prepared Yajnaseni. Arjun will drown you in his love and passion." Arjun moved nearer and Panchali moved back with a smile.

The private chamber of Yudhishtir is surprisingly calm though the five brothers are sitting together . Yudhishtir bore a look of disbelief and inconvenience. Bheem is looking a little uncomfortable Nakul as usual is more into checking himself in thr big mirror that is fixed on the wall opposite him. It was Duryothan who got it that way since he had this habit to check himself and his attire before attending assembly. Sahadev is looking calm and looking serious. All the four of them are glancing at Arjun again and again with a question mark on their faces.
It was Bheem who broke the silence." Why can't Kanha come over here? After Satya's cousin's marriage he can come and visit us. Where is the hurry for him to go back?