" Uttara ??"
Arjun and Shakti asked together in shock!!

Shakti stared at them in shock...
So the reincarnation  is still incomplete...they curiously glanced at their son and the girl with whom he is playing with..Arjun and Shakti smiled at each other and sighed thinking that finally their children also got blessed with the life they lost , previous time..soon the party came to an end and everyone departed to their own alloted rooms to take rest..

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After two days ,

The one week stay in Mumbai relaxed both childrens and elders.. Relishing moments with family, putting the non stop works and umpteen responsibilities aside was a bliss.. children really enjoyed their vacations in homeland and formed a really great bond..So as a part of them coming India after a long time, at weekend, yuvan threw a small party to everyone at his mansion itself.. unlike the anniversary party, it was simple and elegant including only their closed ones..it was night time and ladies alone were chilling at the terrace while the men has started chatting at the garden, sipping some soft drinks...
At first yuvan started ..

" you know what guys I must say that I'm lucky..you know.. devu is absolutely a darling.."
Yuvan said and everyone clapped their hands..but then he took an unexpected turn..his smile turned into sob

" I wanted to say that but I will never say .. she's not darling dude.. she's daring..I'm afraid of her yaar, that's why today we have to drink this soft drink instead of branded ones.."
Yuvan cried and Krishna laughed loudly..Arjun guffawed and sipped his soft drink.. Basant snapped his fingers and told

" Exactly bro.. sometimes I feel like what did I meant by doing this thing, marriage.."

" Bro..we must not say that bro..they are doing so much for us.."
Krishna said Patting basant's shoulder..

" I know krish.. you'll support because the mere name lakshmi  will make your blood run cold.. isn't it..?"
Suddenly Darshan quipped and darshan and Arjun gave a hi fi.. their  loud laughter resonated in the garden..

" laugh as much as you want.. should I call sakhi and Ganga here?"
Suddenly Krishna asked and Arjun stiffened..

" Please maddy.. you guys know shakti no, she'll chop my head and stuff it on our house wall if she get to know that I got drunk...so i can't even attend a party yaar"
Arjun said making others laugh..

" Things are mutual here too"
Krishna and darshan sighed together while our twins laughed

" Bhumika has already chopped mine several times.."
From a corner,heard dhyan's weak voice and he heard a Chorus of " oh " from them ..

" Varsha also isn't less ..we all are traveling on the same boat.."
Heard karan's comment atlast making others nod their head..

" But still they endure so much for our family isn't it? In other way,They are one of the reason why we all are here happily ."
Breaking the silence, dev asked and others nodded..even though they stated their opinions in the hearts of hearts they loved their beloveds more than anything in this world ...

On the Ladies side,
The ladies gang Devika , varsha , Shakti and renuka sreejaya, bhumika, Ganga Lakshmi and hema were busy in playing truth or dare..They turned the bottle and targeted each other..
They insisted each other choose truth and finally ended up pulling each other's legs..

" So now it's my turn.."
Bhoomika squeaked as now it's her turn to spin the bottle..she spinned and landed it pointing devika..

" Wow .tell us didi..truth or dare"
Other cheered and devika facepalmed..if she choose dare ,the. The girls tell her to do something crazy which will end up in getting embarrassed...so she chose truth..

" Truth"
She told trying not to face bhumika.. bhumi 's smile widened..

" Ok ...so your question is , when did you guys kiss for the first time.. I mean before marriage,when you were in love.."
Bhumika asked and devika gulped..

" At that time..oh sorry we didn't..."
Devika tried to escape but others caught her and insisted her and finally she gave up..

" Ok..ok..it happened at the time of cultural festival at our college.. behind the curtains of green room"
Devika said biting her lips and others cheered except one person that is shakti..shakti seemed so much lost in her thoughts..her face held another glow yet she looked extremely exhausted..
that she didn't even realised when ganga spinned the bottle and it pointed towards her...

" Now it's shakti's turn.."
Hauling her back from her dream land, ganga exclaimed cheerfully as if she got her prey... shakti smiled..

" Truth or dare madam..?"
They asked and Shakti was smart..she knows her girl gang and their intentions..so she played with brains..

" Dare.."
She said without thinking twice and Ganga 's smirk widened..

" Are you sure?"
She asked as she eyed mischievously at her dear friend..

" Yes.."
Came her instant reply..

" Then I dare you to kiss Arjun on lips infront of everyone.."
She said and shakti's mouth dropped down in astonishment..

" Huh?!"

" Yes..go and kiss Afterall he's your husband yaar .."
Bhumika teased and Ganga continued..

" Both have three children together and look at her , she's blushing yaar.."
She heard a Chorus of laughter and blushed..she got up reluctantly from her chair..dare is dare and she can't change it..

" Ok fine..I'm going.."
Saying so she descended the stairs aiming garden and our last gang looked down to watch what is going to happen..

" Remember our rule.. don't reveal to him that it's a dare.."
Before leaving lakshmi reminded and Shakti nodded

There at garden,
After their drinking session the men were sitting there chit chatting and having fun together when shakti entered the scene..Arjun gulped down hard and the others curiously fastened their glance on Arjun ..
today Arjun's game will be over..
they said to themselves ...

"What happened sakhi.."
Krishna asked naively and Shakti smiled nervously..

" Actually,Arjun"
She trailed off and Arjun immediately got up from the chair glancing at her composure. It doesn't seem fine to him..

" Hey..what happened Krishnaa"
He asked with concern and moved towards her..he held her hands and that was it..she turned to take a glimpse of her girl gang and in a blink of second ,she placed her lips over his and conferred a quick peck astonishing him and others..

'"sakhi!!"
A Loud gasp escaped from Krishna's mouth... Naksh closed  Dev's eyes but he peeked and smiled removing his hands...

Dhyan dropped the glass from his hands and said
" Dear sister,hope you saw that your brothers are here too.."

Karn turned back and said..
" Get a room ,both of you..quick.."
Without even looking back, shakti paced hastily leaving a stunned Arjun behind...

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Everyone retired back to the room and shakti paced back and forth in the room..Arjun will come in any time..will he be angry on her for doing it in public.? She asked to herself..
She must say the reason to him..
She resolved in mind and about to go into washroom,she heard a knock on the door ..she opened it to find a stunned Arjun standing infront of her..still glancing at her with widened eyes..

" Arjun .."
Her sound came only as a whisper..but Arjun was too stunned to hear anything..

" Arjun.. I.."
Before she could continue Arjun placed his finger over her lips..

" Shhh..."
He wrapped his arms around her waist and glanced passionately into her eyes..shakti quivered under his touch..

" Much eager you were.. weren't you darling?"
Arjun asked mischievously and she pleaded with her eyes to hear her..

" Arjun it was a dare yaar..i"
Before she could complete,she felt his lips over hers and she felt him scooping her up in his arms...she passionately kissed his wife moulding his lips perfectly on her and ingesting it like a bee sucking the nectar...
Shakti felt like her stomach did a somersault and butterflies were dancing inside it..his hands touched the every inch of her body so sensually that they craved more for his feathery touches..

" Arjun .."
A moan escaped her lips as he traced his nose through her neck and finally reaching her collarbone.. her mellifluous voice felt like dripping honey to him as he further proceeded...
His head rested on her soft bosom as he trailed his fingers through her arms making her fly high in ecstasy..

" Dare or real i never mind!..but i loved it and i felt it really surreal..i Love you so much Krishnaa.."
He said , taking her palms in his hands and kissing it..she smiled..for a second, she felt darkness consuming her eyeballs...she shook her head and got up..

"Krishnaa.."
Arjun summoned her and she smiled ..she walked towards the balcony and stood there , glancing at the moon..he went behind her and embraced her from behind, resting his head over her shoulder..

" Life is so beautiful krishnaa..with you, abhi, vriddhi and baby.. I couldn't ask more than this from almighty.."
Arjun said glancing at his krishnaa but she stood there closing her eyes, curving her lips to form a charming smile..

"Are you listening to what I'm saying..what are you doing krishnaa"
Arjun asked.. she nodded and replied

"I'm asking for more Arjun...I'm praying for a wish"
She said without opening her eyes and Arjun chuckled..

Arjun embraced her tightly and gave uncountable kisses all over her face , thanking God for again gracing them with happiness...
He joined his forehead with hers as tears rolled down through their cheeks..their hot breathes mingled as they together sighed in pleasure..

"Arjun...I again want a life with you Arjun..a life where I can get you with no obstacles..with no tensions...only you and me..only us..I want to spend over a 100 years with you Arjun , glancing into your hazels.. finding my world"
She said...Arjun felt a wave of overwhelming emotion touching him as he heard her words... her words made him so emotional that he hugged her tightly again...

"We vowed eachother to remain together for 7 births krishnaa...we started as Arjun and draupadi, bloomed as Arjun and Shakti and will continue this to other 5 births too..i love you Krishnaa.."
Arjun said ..his voice was heavy with emotions ..
Together they glanced at the moon...

Narayan filled their life with abundance of happiness and peace..the fruit they bare for the sacrifices of their previous birth..Their love weren't selfish..
She was not alone his ,yet he ruled her heart ..he was not alone hers ,but she occupied his heart...
Their selfless love made them stand today like Arjun and Shakti..
And they'll be together till the 7 births...

The tridevis and trimurtis smiled at them, showering blessings...

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