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PART 1
Shankarnath is excited. LD and Radha are coming home today with his great granddaughter. He almost travelled down to Mumbai to see her but Sadhna Bahu said that the young couple wanted to bring her to her real home and get everyone's blessings. The naming ceremony would be held in Mathura they had insisted.

He waits in the hall but with his eyes fixed on the entrance. Muralidhar has gone to pick them up from the railway station. Radha and LD had preferred to travel by train since the baby was small. Some of the neighbourhood women had also gathered at home. Shankarnath was too happy to take note of their gossip. But when one of the ladies passed a comment that it was unfortunate that Leeladhar's first child was a daughter, that sons carried the family name and looked after the family responsibilities, Shankarnath got angry.

"Gowrieji, what are you saying? That daughters do not fulfil family responsibilities? Radha, came into our home from the city. She looks after our family and also her parents. She took the effort of learning our traditions and she has understood them better than any son in the family. Although she and Leeladhar live in the city, Radha Beti ensures that they follow all the traditions that we follow here at Mathura. Today, Leeladhar is a successful businessman. But he is successful because Radha Bahu is with him, supporting and complementing his work. Daughters may have different responsibilities but they are as important as sons for a family."

They hear the car arrive. Jayshree is ready with the thali for the aarthi. Janvi stands behind everybody. LD comes carrying the baby and as they reach the doorway, he passes her to Radha. Jayshree steps forward with the thali. Radha looks for Janvi. "Janvi, please come and do the aarthi for us with Chachiji." "Bhabhi, I am considered to be a childless woman. I should not even be here." "Says who? You are this baby's aunt. Her father's sister. You will do the aarthi for her."

The women who are there start whispering. Gowrie stands up and says, "Radha Bahu, we know you are from the city and don't care about these things but we do. Janvi should not be doing the aarthi. It will be bad luck for the child. We even saw Leeladhar carrying the baby in. Are you not ashamed of making him do a woman's work?"

"Gowrie Chachi, what are you saying? She is my daughter too. Why can't I carry her? I already feel it is unfair that Radha had her to herself for so many months and now you are saying I shouldn't be carrying her? I am sorry Chachi but I am going to be very involved with my daughter's upbringing. And if Radha feels that Janvi should do her aarthi, then my sister will do the aarthi. Come Janvi do the aarthi for your baby niece. We have been waiting long enough."

Janvi takes the thali and does the aarthi. They all go in. Radha takes the baby to Dadaji and he blesses them both. The baby is then passed on to Dadibua who also blesses her and puts a gold chain on her. The twins demand that they too be allowed to hold their baby sister. So Shamili makes them sit on the couch and puts the baby on both their laps keeping a cautious hand on the baby.

Sadhna takes the baby and tells Radha and LD to freshen up and rest for a while. The guests will be coming in the evening and once the function starts they will not get any time to rest. Taking her advice, they go to their room and have an argument about who will use the washroom first. Sadhna comes in with the baby and finds them arguing. "I cannot believe this. You are still quarrelling the way you used to three years ago. You even have a child now. When are you going to grow up? LD let Radha use the washroom first. She will need to feed the baby."

It is late at night. The naming ceremony had been beautiful. Radha thought that it was too lavish but Dadaji and LD had wanted a grand ceremony. Radha would not allow LD to have grand parties for birthdays or anniversaries and she never had a wedding celebration so she should indulge them on this one. Charumathi, as the baby had been named, was a perfect angel throughout the ceremony but now was hungry again and she let her parents know this very clearly.
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Charumathi is such a sweet name! Amazing!
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Such a sweet name!! Would her nickname be charu or chanchan or something like that? I called her Rani on my story, it seemed to for me since Radha was known as Radha Rani, so glad u started season 3 today, hmmm Charumathi is hungry- there will b tears, what r the Twins' names, it was ironic since Shymali had twins in my story but after radhas first one
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Originally posted by: MRMRW.LOVER

Such a sweet name!! Would her nickname be charu or chanchan or something like that? I called her Rani on my story, it seemed to for me since Radha was known as Radha Rani, so glad u started season 3 today, hmmm Charumathi is hungry- there will b tears, what r the Twins' names, it was ironic since Shymali had twins in my story but after radhas first one

Where's your story, dear?
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Originally posted by: .MereRangMein.

Where's your story, dear?

not online, I rarely tell anyone what happens in it and as for its location it's in a small book under an old fountain pen on my desk
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Originally posted by: MRMRW.LOVER

not online, I rarely tell anyone what happens in it and as for its location it's in a small book under an old fountain pen on my desk

That is just so cute. We would love to read it someday as a book in our hands.
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1st of All thanks A lot for Season 3 🤗
its really nice..and i liked It..thanks for PM..
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Originally posted by: MRMRW.LOVER

Such a sweet name!! Would her nickname be charu or chanchan or something like that? I called her Rani on my story, it seemed to for me since Radha was known as Radha Rani, so glad u started season 3 today, hmmm Charumathi is hungry- there will b tears, what r the Twins' names, it was ironic since Shymali had twins in my story but after radhas first one




The twins - one was named after LD's grandmother and the other after Shamilee's father. Sadly, I never got around to actually giving them names. I named the baby Charumathi because as far as I could research - that was the only daughter of Lord Krishna who is named and Leeladhar is another name for Lord Krishna.
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PART 2

They had come to Mathura with the intention of staying for two months. Grandparents, uncles, aunts and great grandparents take turns cuddling and looking after little Charu as they have started calling her. Three weeks after the naming ceremony, LD gets a call. He has been selected as the recipient of the "Young Entrepreneur's Award" given out by the Chamber of Commerce. The awards would be given out in a week on Saturday and it was important that he was there to receive the award in person.

LD breaks the news to the family. While they are sad that LD will have to leave, they are happy that LD has been selected for the award. "The Mathura boy is making the city sit up," says Dadaji. LD suggests that Radha stay on with Charu in Mathura. "I am sure that Sasu Aunty would want you and Charu to stay with them for some time." "LD, I cannot let you go to Mumbai without me. I will go mad wondering whether you had your meals on time, whether you got proper food. What you would do if you had a sore back or a fever. I just can't..." "I am a very lucky man. Most women would take any opportunity to go to their Maayka but my beloved wife prefers to stay with me." "You are my soul. I cannot be away from my soul."

A few days later, the young family travels back to Mumbai. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from many people including his former Principal. The day before the award ceremony, Radha has a moment of panic. "LD, I don't think I should come to the ceremony. I am fat and ugly right now." "Who says you are ugly? You are the most beautiful wife and the prettiest mother. If you are not coming, I am not going," says LD. "By the way, I have arranged for Jothi to come and look after Charu while we are at the function."

On Saturday morning, LD goes to the office as per his usual routine. At 11 o'clock, the doorbell rings and Radha is surprised to see Shivani there with her former stylist. "LD asked me to bring some outfits for you," says Shivani. "The man is too thoughtful for words," replies Radha. They finally settle on a cleverly designed deep blue outfit which makes Radha look very elegant.

Jothi arrives at 6 p.m. and takes charge of Charu. Radha looks back anxiously. This is the first time she has left Charu behind. "She will be fine. Don't worry." They head to the venue of the awards ceremony. There they are welcomed by the committee members and shown to their seats. Mr Raj Kumar is also present and is placed at the same table as they are. After the welcome address the awards are presented. The recipients each say a few words as they receive the awards. LD's turn comes and he goes up to receive the award.

"Today I stand before you, because of my family, the values that were taught to me by my parents and by my grandfather are what I applied in my business dealing whether it was dealing with my clients or the way I treated my employees. But if I were to credit my success to any one person, then the credit would go to my wife. She inspired me to start my business and worked hard by my side in the business although she was a full time student and on the way to becoming a mother. She has been my support and advisor and this is the first time that I have been able to acknowledge her contribution publicly. So Mrs Radha Chaturvedi, Thank You." The audience clap for the young couple. "You liar! When did I inspire you to start your business?" whispers Radha. "Of course you did. When you left me, I was determined to make something of myself," says LD taking her hand and kissing it.

When the function is over, Raj Kumar asks if he can get a lift from LD. "It is Varun's birthday in a couple of days but I need to go to Kolkata first thing tomorrow and will be gone for a few days. I just want to drop his gift off." He directs LD until they reach a large building. LD and Radha are surprised to see that it is a boys' home. "Sir...," starts LD. "Anila has decided to move on in life and her husband to be has made it clear that there is no room for Varun in their lives.

LD and Radha go with Raj Kumar to see Varun. The little boy is quiet and says thank you and sits quietly with none of the excitement a child would have on receiving a gift. Radha's heart breaks of seeing the boy. "LD, I'll be here for some time and my driver will pick me up. Thank you so much for the lift."

In the privacy of their car, Radha wipes her tears.

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happy but sad bcz of last part..poor boy..

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