FF: Keeping Khushi: Th 8 part 76 Pg 124 - Page 59

Emotional part! Man how difficult can it get! Now she's gonna introduce her only wealth, Her Amma

And then ofcourse the familys truth will be revealed and let's see how Razadha n clan convince and get them aboard!

Cheers

so finally the face off begins!

Well hi didz ! I mean you seriously used it ? :-D its not that good. Thank you so much though. . It means a lot to me. I just wanted to thank you for writing such a wonderful story . . So i had just made it. . Coz you do deserve it. Well the update was fab. I hope i'll be able to comment regularly. Fingers crossed. !! So sorry in advance if i dont comment. I'll atleast do it once in a week. Well i just want to say i just love love love love your updates. They are fab. Keep rocking di. . Tc. . Muuhax. . Love ya. . Waiting for the next. .

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Part 74

"Gopi Kakka!", Aarti called softly, the slight smile still playing on her lips.

The elderly man who had been waiting outside the door to make sure that the Raizadas did not hurt Aarti, came in.

Aarti stood up in respect.

Gopi Kakka walked up to her.

Aarti caught hold of his arm in a loving clasp, and introduced him to the crowd. "This is Gopi Kakka, my first wealth."

All stared at the elderly man with wide eyes.

"Gopi Kakka, this is Arnav Singh Raizada, the businessman. These are his two brothers, Akash & NK. You know NK. You met him at the hospital."

Kakka nodded.

"This is Arnav Singh Raizada's Nani. This is his Mami. His wife, Khushiji. Akash's wife, Payalji."

Kakka nodded at them.

"This is Payalji's Buaji."

He nodded at Buaji. "Will you have coffee or tea?", he asked.

The Raizadas, NK, & Buaji looked at each other, and finally, Arnav said, "Coffee, please."

Kakka nodded.

"I can't take sugar.", Arnav said.

Gopi Kakka nodded, and left the room.

"I am afraid I can't do without Gopi Kakka. He keeps my house going.", Aarti smiled. "If you will accompany me, I will show you my second wealth."

They all got up from their chairs, and followed Aarti to Amma's bedroom. They entered the huge, spacious room to see a small figure lying in the middle of a huge bed, dwarfed by its size.

"This is my Amma, Kamla Mishra. Buaji, Khushiji, Payalji, you wanted to meet her, didn't you?"

They nodded.

Aarti walked up to the bed, and helped her mother sit up by stacking pillows behind her back. Panting at the slight exertion, Kamla Mishra looked at the family she had heard so much of and not yet seen.

Aarti introduced each person to her.

"Amma, this is Naniji."

Kamla Mishra smiled at the old lady and folded her hands in greeting. "I hope Anjaliji is happy in her husband's house?", she asked smiling.

"Haan. Yes, she is very happy.", Naniji smiled.

"Good. Good.", Kamla Mishra smiled.

"Amma, this is Mamiji."

"Aarti told me about you, about how you selected 10 sarees for her.", Kamla huffed and puffed to get the words out. "Thank you. I...", Kamla Mishra looked at her own weak body, "... can't do anything for her. Thank you for looking out for her."

Mamiji swallowed and smiled.

"This is Buaji."

"You thought she was a man!", Kamla gasped. "I don't blame you. When I see her in these clothes, I often feel she is my son rather than my daughter."

Buaji smiled.

"Arnav Singh Raizada and his wife."

"Khushiji!", said Kamla MIshra.

All nodded.

"Aarti spoke about all of you, about how loving you all are. How many months...?"

"Three.", Khushi smiled.

"May you have many healthy children.", Kamla Mishra blessed her.

"Akash & Payalji."

"The doctor! You couldn't recognize her in the mechanic's clothes, could you?"

"No.", laughed Payal.

"NK."

Kamla smiled at NK, and lifted her arm to touch him. NK strode to her, sat on the bed by her, and hugged her.

"How are you?", he asked, his eyes taking in the slightly puffy face, the shortness of breath, the strain in her eyes...

"Getting better.", Kamla smiled.

"Please sit down.", Aarti invited the guests. "I will help Gopi Kakka bring in the coffee.", she told her mother, and left the room.

All sat down in the many chairs and recliners in the room. NK sat by Kamla on the bed.

"Please don't be angry with Aarti for not telling you who she is.", Amma said softly. "She is used to being alone, by herself, taking care of everything without letting others know... She is not used to sharing her troubles, talking to others. That's why..."

"It is alright, Nandkisore!", Buaji said, smiling at the sick lady. "You don't worry. It is just that we thought she was a mechanic and a driver..."

"She is. Mechanic. Driver. Gardener. Peon. Don't be surprised if you find her on a ladder fixing lights for Diwali at one of her offices.", Kamla smiled sadly. "She is used to doing all these and more."

Gopi Kakka and Aarti carried trays of coffee mugs inside, and handed them over to the guests. Aarti and the elderly man helped Kamla lie down.

"Doesn't Amma like coffee?", asked NK. There were no mugs for Kamla, Gopi Kakka, or Aarti.

"The doctor asked me not to take too much of it.", Kamla said, smiling. Aarti gave her a sip of water, and laid her head down on the pillow.

Aarti stood against the wall, silent, watching the Raizadas, Buaji, & NK chatting easily with her mother. She smiled as her mother laughed at Mamiji's quips, the Sunflower's jokes, Buaji's statements...So this was normal life. Chatting with friends, laughing freely...Her mother had missed so many of life's simple pleasures...

Kamla Mishra was tiring. Her eyes were drooping.

The guests got up to leave. They filed out of her room, wishing her a speedy recovery and hoping to see her again.

Kamla smiled.

Aarti followed them out of the bedroom.

"Aarti Bitiyaa...", Buaji asked, "..is it only the three of you in this big house?"

Aarti swallowed. "No, Buaji. There are two more people here."

"Kaun he, Nandkisore?", asked Buaji.

"I will introduce you to them.", Aarti said, smiling.

She led them up the wide, regal stairs to the top floor. She walked along a long corridor, and opened the door to a bedroom.

The Raizadas, Buaji, & NK walked in.

Hoping to post one more part tonight.😆

Part 75: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/3346312/ff-keeping-khushi-th-8-part-76-pg-124

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Finaaly... Finally...!!!

Wow, the suspense is killing me...😆

OMG.

Hella smita di you updated ?? And the update got over also. Y so soon ? :'(:'( anyways a fab update. . . .arti's wealth. . Her family. . I mean that was cute. . Loved it !! Arti's mum knows them all :-D aarti has told her everything after all. Well beautifully written. . Awesome. . Well now who else is there ?? *surprise suprise ?? Well :-D waiting for the next update. Do update soon. Loved it. . Muuhax. . Thank you so much for updating. . Take care. .