"Wah Madhav, what an arrangement" Arjun complimented taking his seat beside Krishna.
Before he could say anything Satya interrupted them "All credit goes to me " She stated proudly and
"Why are sitting here? I'll sit beside him" She said playfully, she loved to irritated Arjun.
"Don't be a baby Satya, Sorry Radha bhabi is already on his other side so you have to sit on Madhav's lap because I am not moving" Arjun said with a smirk
Heat rushed into Satyabhama's cheeks "Swami, ask your friend to watch his mouth"
"Technically that's impossible" Arjun quipped.
"You know what, I don't want to argue with people like you. I am going to sit with Rukmini didi" Throwing a glare at Krishna she left.
Krishna made a face "Now what did I do"
Arjun laughed and shook his head. His eyes roved around his beautiful surrounding. The stage was very big and was decorated artistically.
"Madhav I am really mesmerised by the atmosphere. "
"Soon you will be beyond mesmerised" Krishna winked.
Arjun narrowed his eyes "Madhav I really don't understand your riddles"
"What riddles? What's with people blaming me for this and that? First Satya's glare now your accusations"
Arjun laughed was interrupted by Nakul who was sitting in the second row
"Bhrata! You need to create a whole new city just for your own family, I mean just look at the numbers of princesses ogling at you. Bhrata Krishna said you promised to never disappoint a girl. That means you will have uncountable wives and children and I didn't think Hastinapur will do justice to your family"
Bheem let out a hearty laugh at Nakul's comment.
"Now bhrata Bheem stop laughing and finish your laddus, I can't sit beside you if you keep eating," Nakul said seriously earning a dead glare from Bheem .
"I never took any such promise" Arjun rolled his eyes "Now stop talking, the program is about to start. "
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"It's ridiculous Mamashri, I mean seriously? Is this even a way to enjoy? " Duryodhan expressed his frustration.
"I know right?" Karna supported "But see how my 'brothers' are enjoying it? " Karna made a face as if disgusted by his own brothers.
"They are Krishna's pets. If Krishna tells that it's night then they would without second thought would believe day to be night"
"And Vasudev will never do that, he is something else, my dears. But I am also Gandhar Raj Shakuni, always remember,I and my pasa never lose. " Shakuni told while rolling the pasas between his palms.
"Remember, the half Rajya is mine Because without me you can never win" Karna reminded.
"Of course jeyshth" Duryodhan gave Karna a wicked smile while the four laughed.
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The music started there was a special chair for the main singer while the dancers took their position
Arjun sat more comfortably as a girl slowly came in view. He guessed the girl was the main singer.
Raghukul reet sada chali aayi!
Praan Jaye per vachan na jayi!
The dancers started dancing, it was a Nrityanatya. One of the girls dressed as Sita and another as Ram.
The girl sat on the mattress gracefully before slowly removing the long veil off of her face making Arjun's breath hitched.
Ta di ya na dheem, te re ta na dere noom
Ta di ya na dheem, te re ta na dere noom
Ta di ya na dheem,...
Her sweet voice complimented her looks, the lotus shaped eyes were closed as she looked immersed in her music. Arjun felt beyond mesmerised by the unknown woman.
He remembered Krishna's words and looked at him but his Madhav's eyes were closed as if his body was here but the mind was elsewhere.
Raghuvar teri rah nihare
Raghuvar teri raha nihare,
Sato Janam se siya,
Ghar more pardesiya , aao padharo Piya
The kind of passion and pain her voice held, it was clear she was singing this for her beloved. Arjun felt an unfamiliar stab of something in his chest snd he refused to acknowledge it as jealousy.
Deem ta deem ta tare de re na
Deem ta deem ta, tara de re na
Dha ni sa ma, sa ga ma dha, ni dha ma ga pa...ga ma pa sa sa, ga ma pa ni ni, ga ma pa ni dha pa ma ga re ma pa dha ma...
The girl continued to sing the sargams Arjun realised since the girl came, the place was filled with blue lotus fragrance... It's very unique.
Blue lotus.
Arjun smiled to himself. The girl whose name he didn't know was indeed blue lotus, she has a very beautiful dark complexion similar to his and Madhav's
Madhav and his, both names are Krishna, so was it possible for her name to be Krishnaa.
How good it would be if he got to call her Krishnaa, every day, every morning, every night.
Arjun himself was surprised by his thoughts, He had never really gave women or romance any thought. He had always believed, if he ever had to marry, it would be for political reason and not love or anything like that. But this stranger was forcing him to rethink.
His eyes drank her beauty and he knew for a fact, every other men presented there was in no good position.
Maine sudh Budh chain gave ke
Maine sudh Budh chain gave ke
Rama Ratan paa lia...
Ghar more pardesiya...
The girl finally opened her eyes and they started roam around the audience untill they spotted him and settling them on him making Arjun's heart go wild.
Her lips slowly curled into a small smile and Arjun felt till now his world was filled with darkness but her bright smile removed all those darkness he never knew was in his life.
Nato Maiya ki lori
Na hi Phagun ki hori
Mohe kuchh dusra na bhaye re
Jabse nayna ye jake Ek dhanurdhar se large tabse Farha more state re...
Aa... Aa... Aa...
Arjun felt her words directly hit his heart, the pain in her voice was so visible, it felt he was the reason for her pain and anguish.
Arjun never felt this way ever in his life; He felt needy and he needed her, the girl he just saw a few minutes ago. He needed her, he wanted her.
Ho nayno ke nyono ke tere ban se murchhit huyi re hiraniya...
Jhum jhana nana Jhana nana nana nana
Bani re bani main teri joganiya...
Ghar more Peradeniya...
Aao padharo Piya...
The song ended but Arjun was still in daze , his mouth was hanging open. Everyone else clapped loudly and Krishna stood on his feet.
"Advut" He clapped and glanced at Paarth, he smirked and intentionally loudly said
"Wasn't it Paarth? "
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Panchali
"Wasn't it Paarth" As soon as Govind's mouth left the words, I had to do what I didn't want to, My eyes met the hazel lotus shaped eyes.
His eyes were..... His eyes were the most beautiful creation of God!! His eyes were brown. Or should I say Golden hazel, he had very thick and long black eyelashes, his eyes had immense confidence in it, and his stare was too intense for me too bare
And they were looking directly at me.
My heart caught in my throat. My eyes shifted to admire rest of his features. His shar nose complemented his sharp jaw, his full lips inviting and his—
You don't want to faint Panchali
I forced my legs to move and darted to the artist room. I gazed at my reflection, my face was flushed in red and I was breathing heavily.
I just shared an eyelock with Arjun.
I jumped in joy, Pramila and Charu rushed in and I hugged them tightly, before they could say anything.
"Ijustlockedmyeyeswitharjun!! " I exclaimed with joy
They both looked at me weirdly.
"What? "
I sighed and rolled my eyes but a smile grew on my face
"I JUST LOCKED MY EYES WITH ARJUN"
Just then the door opened revealing Shri Krishna Vasudev and his third wife Satyabhama
Before I could say or do anything, Queen Satyabhama wrapped her arms around me and pulled me in a friendly embrace, taking me by utter shock.
"You were amazing today. I just loved your song! Thank you so much" She said and I blushed.
"It was not that good, but thank you so much"
"No you literally made us speechless," Govind said and I touched his feet.
"You both were stunning too" Satyabhama complemented Charu and Pramila. They smiled and bowed down.
"Rest for a while and come to the Dining hall, we will eat together, I hope you won't deny it, right Sakhi?"
Still dazed by her kindness I managed to nod.
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"And they call me their best friend" I murmured as I walked through the silent hall that led to dining room. My two best friends, scratch that, my ex best friends left already just because I was taking time removing these make ups and these ornaments.
I had never wore so much make up or jewellery, I wasn't used to them so it took me more time than I should have.
"You were absolutely amazing tonight"
I gasped as I almost bumped into the person standing in my way but thankfully I balanced myself and stepped away.
Two men stood there, one was leaning against a piller and another just before me, crossing their arms over his chest. They seemed like they belonged from royal family.
"Thanks" I smiled politely and tried to pass them but the man blocked my way and this time the other one joined too making panic rose inside me.
Their gazes and smirk were already creeping me out. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that Narayan was always with me.
"Do you dance too?" The man in orange garment asked.
"No, now if you please let me pass" I said and tried to move but they again prevented me
"Why are in such hurry?" The man stepped closer and I back away "I'm the crown prince of Hastinapur, Duryodhan and he is the King of Anga, Karn"
"I don't remember asking for your names, please let me pass" I had already lost my cool so I didn't bother playing nice anymore. As soon as I took a step ahead Angraj Karna grabbed my wrist.
"Don't worry we will pay you more than Krishna did. We know how to appreciate such enticing beauty" He smirked.
Without a second though I slapped him hard and as soon as he released my wrist I slapped Duryodhan. They were so hard that even my palm was stinging.
"What the heck" Duryodhan roared holding his cheek, clearly shocked.
I didn't wish speaking with them, as a wave of nausea hit me. I just whirled around and rushed out of there.
I had to rewrite the Panchali's POV. It got deleted...
Please vote and comment, I really write this chapter with difficulty,