The Fateful Evening Part l

Part 178

The glittering Mayasabha is ever fascinating and Alli just can't help spending more time in watching the creative wonder from her window. The full  moon's  lustre is dominated by the dazzling light of the precious stones that fitted in the walls of the Mayasabha. Alli couldn't help but admire Arjun for being the reason for such awesome construction.
Maya's gratitude to Arjun resulted in that never seen before architectural marvel.
Still lured by that ? Arjun asked from behind. Alli turned to him and answered. I can't help it. I just can't take my eyes off . Her face brightened up on seeing Arjun as she waited for him earnestly.

So how is Alli Rani? Arjun asked taking her hand into his.
Alli spoke as if in a daze. I don't know. If I am fine or not. All my life I always took pleasure in being a warrior,exploiting my skills ,taking revenge punishing culprits ruling over Madhurai...But Alli who stood before you is not her own self . She takes pleasure in wearing good clothes presented by her mother in law, trying to look good adorning ornaments . Above all she desperately waits for her husband's footfall even though she knows he won't visit her that often. Even among the crowd,in the middle of her  cowives she searches for him and when he comes over waits for his eye lock or a smile...Alli covered her face with both her hands and sat in the Asan.

She continued in a broken voice. She feels angry with Chitra for garnering all his attention ,gets impatient when he pampers Subhadra But She feels dejected when he says Krishnaa,with all the love in the world ,the way he calls the name itself proves the unmistaken love for her.
Alli now has only one wish left .will she ever experience hundredth of that in her life time?
Arjun took her in his arms. Don't get stressed up. Not good for you or for our children.
Alli looked up and questioned. Who told you so? Arjun smiled. Mother. Why you don't want two at one time?
Alli 's face turned red. Nothing happens as per my wish. I am a spectator only watching the events of
My life.
Arjun interrupted. But the unexpected certainly are wonderful experiences Don't you agree? Or I have to prove it again? Alli smiled and clasped his neck possessively...

The third quarter of the night has the moon in its brightest form. It is past mid night. Indraprasth slept peacefully with only the guards and night monitoring squad being alert and doing duties. Alli Rani slept in Arjun's arms but he is not asleep. Atjun got used to be without sleep and he got up covered Alli with the blanket and walked out. He came across security guards and conversed with them briefly. He then started walking towards Panchali's mansion. He wondered if she is awaken or not. The full  moon rays are falling on him making his tall form visible in all its glory.
The curly hair is covering his eyes and waiting for his beloved to throw it back with her tender touch. Arjun ascended the steps and stood before the main door silently.
Is she asleep? Am I disturbing her? He thought for a second. He just raised his hand to tap on the door but before he did so the door opened suddenly. His Krishnaa stood in all her beauty and splendour with sleepless lotus eyes .