Uttara stood at her outer space that makes the whole garden view delightful. Pari's birthday is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur.
Hastinapur came to life with the future emperor's birth day celebrations.
She never knew how Indraprasth looked like. But heard from Subhadra and others that it was heaven on earth since Maya built the city.
She also heard how they used to celebrate Abhimanyu)'s birthday.. She was told no other prince got that much love and attention like Abhimanyu did.
How fulfilling it would have been if her husband is alive! She reminisced the eventful days she spent in Upaplavya before war. The news of her pregnancy was a moment of relief,peace,happiness and pride for Pandava family. Her husband lifted her up and whirled her and she pleaded with him to drop her down.
Subhadra who entered just scolded her son..Enough Of childishness . Now you will become a father. Behave well.
Arjun who came there defended Abhi...He is a child only. Just because he is going to be a father he need not grow up..he declared.
Abhi hugged his father who lifted him up and whirled him around. SubhDra nodded her head in desperation. I can not control my son and his father also. Sorry Uttara..she said.
Uttara came out of her thoughts seeing Arjun enter .. Arjun instantly asked..Floating with Abhi in Upaplavya?
Uttara got tears and stayed silent. Arjun felt dejected. Why is this innocent princess punished with loneliness? Was he wrong in asking her hand for Abhi?
He remembered Krishna's words Uttara redeemed Kuruvamsh Parth. She is like a flame that offers light despite getting diminished gradually. She will remain immortal ..She is a pious soul.
Arjun took Uttara close and said..Don't stop your tears Let them come out. Otherwise you will suffocate yourself. He won't come to us. He left us naughty child my Abhi.. Arjun could not control himself and let his tears roll down and touch Uttara's head.
Panchali asked Arjun who came to her at an odd hour..It is night meals time and Panchali has to go . Why didn't Pari come to me? I have to arrange his hair..
Arjun made her sit on her couch and sat on the floor. Pari said First I have to arrange my hair..Do it queen. I need your relieving touch ..desperately. He closed his eyes placing his head on her lap. His heart which is heavy thinking of Kunti and Abhi will find solace only with her loving and soothing touch.
Panchali understood. It is not easy for him or her. Abhi's memories will get rekindled .She softened his curls softly with her fingers and he felt relieved.
He looked up and smiled. With his usual mischievousness he bent her face down and touched her lips. Panchali did not stop him. She knew he very much desires to forget past and come back to present.
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