That night Alli's mother went to Kunti and told the good news. Alli accepted the first proposal. She will be the wife of Arjun. Kunti felt immensely relieved. She conveyed the news to Krishna and her sons. Yudhishtir was surprised. I never thought she would accept,She appeared egoistic when I met her,he said. Bheem declared proudly. Finally she must have realised what it takes to be the Bahu of our family. Of course to be the wife of my valorous brother. Nakul laughed and joked. Bhrata Arjun celebrate now. Tomorrow all are coming and without making a scene She relented, Good for us. Sahadev is happy, She must have realised her folly. We should thank god for that. As they are walking together Arjun expressed his surprise . Madhav, how could she accept that easy? I sense something wrong. Krishna smiled. Parth when Krishnaa Yajnaseni. Stands by you why won't it happen? My Sakhi went to Alli and infused good sense into her mind. Arjun was shocked. He couldn't digest that his queen should go to that stubborn girl and convince her . He straightly went to Panchali's chamber. His children are sleeping . Pragati in the Jhoola and Kirti beside his mother. Panchali also is slowly getting into sleep as it is nearing mid night. She has to be awake till then as both her children remained so Kirti playing all round the carpet and Pragati beside her. Arjun slowly touched her shoulder and woke her up. Panchali looked at him with sleepy eyes. She remembered Raaja vaidyaas warning not to let her husband come nearer as Pragati is born fifteen days before. She told him in her drowsy voice. Arjun I am sleepy. Pragati will wake up again after a while and I want to catch some sleep. Arjun signalled her not to make noise and helped her get up. He then lifted her and brought her to the swing in her balcony. After making her comfortable there he asked in a low voice. Just answer one question. What did you tell Alli that she totally changed her stand? Speak up. Panchali's sleep had gone off on hearing his words. Alli relented? She asked with excitement.Arjun became serious. I am waiting for your reply. He said precisely. Panchali looked into his face. His curls are coveting his eyes and still she could feel the annoyance and attitude. Did you request her to be my wife? Arjun crossed her penetrating deeply into her eyes. Panchali was amused. She said in a playful tone. Yes. I asked her to give you another chance to prove how good a husband you will be to her.. Arjun who is holding her hand left iit and within a minute moved towards the door.As he opened the door to move out, Draupadi ran to him and pulled him inside with great effort.She almost made him lean on her totally and brought him to the swing.Gasping heavily due to bearing Arjun'sweight she placed her hands round his neck and asked in her sweetest tone that she uses in such a manner when they are cosily together..That much anger? On your Krishnaa? I am hurt. Arjun took away her hands and turned his face away. Panchali could see his jaw tightened and he moved towards the Jasmines and crossing his hands stood erect. Panchali stood behind him watching his perfect physique,the bow marks on his shoulders,the curly hair...she started in a low but clear voice,still standing behind. I told Alli not to make a wrong choice. I told her to utilise the great opportunity that had fallen in her lap and fulfill her life. Panchali then paused and again started in a shivering tone. I told her she is luckier than me,she was given the best option unlike Yajnaseni who is instructed to make a choice out of nothing to chose at all. Arjun turned to her, feeling her trembling like one who stood facing cyclonic winds. He held her waist and pulled her closer,his eyes already are regretful for making her reminisce the FATEFULEVENING. Panchali continued unperturbed. I told Alli,life has thrown her an opportunity of a lifetime to belong to you and you only. She could not continue further as Arjun closed her lips and hugged her close.His eyes had moisture,Panchali placed her hands round his neck and said in a broken voice. How could you think that I will hurt your self respect,that too before Alli? Don't you have faith in my love? Your honour is my honour. I could never bear a stubborn queen make my Arjun ridiculed by not accepting him? And I know she is pretending hatred. In her inner heart she already is in love with you. Arjun smiled his charming smile. Just because you love your Arjun there is no tule that every other damsel is in love with me. He taunted her. Panchali pushed him away and said. Don't pretend to be innocent. You know your charm already worked on her. Arjun took her in his arms and lied on the swing.The jasmines nodded their heads in delight.
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