The Fateful Evening part 2

Part 161

Parth ! Let us cherish this memories and continue with our duties. You do your best to groom Parikshit. Don't forget he will continue your legacy in Aryavarth. People will remember him as the son of valourous Abhimanyu and grandson of the greatest warrior ever Arjun. If fate permits we will meet again. Otherwise ...Krishna stopped seeing Arjun's gloomy face. He assured him with a hug." I will try my best to make it possible. "

Satya pressed Draupadi's hand and admitted." I don't know why I connect with you so well. I swear I never have this kind of association with any of my co wives or sisters."

Arjun taunted." How could you develop a bond with them? You won't find time . But I feel now you must have changed to some extent." Satya understood Arjun's shot at her attempt to give away Krishna to Narad

Krishna laughed and signalled Arjun not to continue that topic. He placed his hand on Draupadi's head and said benevolently." Sakhi I am happy to see you relax here away from your responsibilities. Now get back to your life and fulfill your duties. Don't let Parth miss me too much.

" Panchali touched his feet and said." Still I am not satisfied Govind! I wish I would have been fortunate enough to spend more time with you and my friend Satya."

Krishna teased." And Ofcourse with your beloved husband. Right?"

Panchali turned her face away and smiled.

On their way Arjun narrated the story of Satya's Punyak Vrat to Panchali who was spell bound on hearing how Rukmini got back Krishna. She expressed her concern for Satya." Poor Satya. She doesn't know husbands can not be won in such ways. How humiliated she must be before her cowives! "

Arjun questioned her mischevously" So how should a husband be won? "

Panchali defiantly answered him." Men like Govind or you could never be controlled.  The more  the wife try to control the more you  run away." Arjun asked." Why so?"

Panchali replied." Because you are flirty by nature. So better to let you enjoy as per your will. Then you will come back to me for sure.

Arjun laughed and praised" What a smart way to handle your husband Krishnaa. That is why you have me submitted before you day and night."

Panchali side glanced him and protested." Day and night? Once you enter our kingdom you will be available to me only after midnight. Day belongs to your Eldest and nights to your beloved wives."

Arjun laughed heartfully and pulled her closer." But day and night I always think about you only at the bottom of my heart.

Kunti felt relieved on seeing her Phalgun touch her feet." Why did you stay that long? Without you Hastinapur can't function. Don't you know Phalgun?" So saying she side glanced Draupadi who understood that it is meant for her also."

Kunti observed the strange glow on her daughter in law's face. She must have had her moments of joy she thought.

Bheem who is outspoken said the same words without hesitation." Panchali you look so refreshing. My brother must have made your trip enjoyable."

Nakul said." You know Draupadi he missed you a lot. Now he will make you take more stress in kitchen. Bhrata Arjun Chitra Bhabhi came back. Two days back they reached."

Arjun nodded his head. Ulupi wouldn't have been able to stop her for more days. He thought.

As he is thinking Ulupi and Chitra came and touched his feet. Chitra immediately crossed Arjun." Do you know about your trip before we leave? Why didn't you stop us? We also would have accompanied you."

Nakul tried to enlighten Chitra." But it is a private trip where Govind invited only Panchali who is his Sakhi."

Kunti got desparate. She knew Chitra will get offended. Gandhari called Chitra to her and asked " Princess Chitrangada  .How did you relish Shiv Puja? Tell me your experiences" Ulupi sighed with relief and winked at Arjun.