Love can happen any time
"Aarti ji I believe that love happens only once in a life time, I had my love story with Aripta I don't need physical satisfaction but I promise you that I will love Ansh as my own son and be the best father to him as long as we are alive" said Yash. Aarti was there with him as he conducted his death anniversary Pooja for his beloved Aripta. Yash continued "I know you will understand because you still love your late husband Prashant" looking into Aarti's eyes.
Aarti looked straight at Yash and Answered "Yes I understand Yash ji we are just co parents to our three children I have no expectations from you.'
Flash back.
Aarti and Prashant were married seven years ago they had met in work it was not a love match they were friends and Prashant needed a wife in order for him to get the promotion so they got married. Aarti an orphan had worked hard all her life now she was an accountant earning a good pay, she had a hobby or more of a passion for art she did some paintings and sold in the market ever since she was a teenager to earn money for herself and her education, she even worked with a local tailor doing simple designs which he made and sold earning her some money. Accounting was something she was good at and it was a stable job. Prashant was in the marketing/ advertisement dept. Their friendship started because they were both goal oriented people who knew what they wanted from life so when Prashant asked she accepted.
Prashant's parents loved Aarti they wanted a grandchild after a year of marriage Prashant decided that they should consummate their marriage and If Aarti got pregnant then no problem there would be the long awaited grand child Aarti wanted the baby because he or she would be a part of her blood family. While returning from a business trip Prashant died in an accident along with two other colleagues. Aarti was twenty three five months pregnant and a widow she watched as the men carried her husband's dead body for cremation she tried her best to comfort her saas. From that day onward she became the daughter of the family the heir to their small business and their support when Ansh was born that was the happiest day of her life. Shoba ma, and Dubey bauji loved their daughter and grandson very much but they were getting older and worried for their kids that how they came with the idea for Aarti' punar vivah.
Yash was twenty years of age when his parents arranged his marriage to the twenty year old Aripta. They saw each others pictures and got engaged and married in three weeks Aripta knew of Yash and his family since early teenage because her parents wanted the wealthy family as their relatives, they groomed her to be the perfect wife and bahu of the wealthy family.
On their wedding night the shy Yash did not make the first move because he still felt like a child but Aripta made the move and encouraged him explaining that it is the right thing to do she learnt from her mother how to manipulate her rich shy husband and she did it well throughout their short marriage. As luck had it's way she did not get pregnant and Yash had to go aboard to finish his post graduate studies. He returned to India for a few weeks every year for four years, much to Aripta's and her family's frustration there was no grand child. After returning for a year Aripta finally announced her pregnancy she give birth to a daughter naming her Palak he mother encouraged to get pregnant soon again and another girl Payal was born. When Payal was ten months old Aripta died on Palak birthday in a roadside accident where she died instantly. That was four years ago leaving Yash depressed and a work alcoholic man not a good father he left the care of his daughters to his mother, and buaji it was because these ladies thought that they were becoming too old to look after the girls and they did not want to impose on their eldest bahu that the idea of Yash's punar vivah came to their minds
Prateek Yash's younger brother met Aarti when he went to conduct some business transactions with the Dubeys he liked Aarti and Ansh at the first meeting he spoke to his parents and they contacted the Dubeys who agreed without informing Aarti because they knew that she would turn down the proposal The families planned the wedding, engagement and tilak ceremony for the same day. The mehndi was small and held the day before the auspicious day, the haldi ceremony was immediately after the engagement all this took place within two weeks of the first meeting by Prateek. All Yash and Aarti had to do was turn up for the proceedings
During the engagement they did not look at each other they exchanged rings without looking at eachothers face The wedding took place without any objection of either parties, both did their part like two robots took blessing from the adults and Ansh left with his mom and new father for his new home. The post wedding rituals went well no complaints made Ansh was placed in his new room with his sisters they stared at each other then slept. Aarti entered Yash's room first thing she saw was the bed made up with flowers she felt strange turned to Yash and said "Shall I clear the bed?' Yash said "Yes If you want I will sleep on the couch over there " Aarti looked at the couch it looked small for his frame so she volunteered "No Yash ji I will sleep there" "No Aarti ji it is find I will make do "replied Yash "Yashji we can share the bed it is large enough I will make a pillow wall we won't touch each other." Said Aarti calmly "are those your wife pictures? She was very beautiful" she continued looking around the room. "Yes she is "said Yash going to one large potraith running his hands loving along the picture. He said "Her name is Aripta " and he was lost in thought while Aarti cleared the bed and made the pillow wall. "Yash ji where is the washroom?" Asked Aarti Yash still did not respond so she got up and went to a door at the middle of a huge closet thank god it was the door for the bathroom, she showered changed into an old t shirt and sweet pants and lie down in bed to sleep finally Yash left the picture he had tears in his eyes looked to the bed and was surprised to see a strange woman sleeping there then he remembered that he was now remarried he went to the bathroom and showered and went to the far side of the pillow wall to sleep.
This continued for months they would share the bed with the pillow wall Aarti continued working, she did her household work before and after her job she played with the kids, helped them get ready for school, with their homework, prepared them for bed, told them bed time stories Aarti was always tired when it came to bed time she would sleep through the night. Yash on the other hand went to work stayed late reaching just before dinner time then he would continue working on his laptop until he was sure Aarti was asleep in bed. They barely spoke to each other but each was acutely aware of each others presence.
Aarti never asked him for any money and he never offered he give his ma the money to spend on the household. The only time they spoke was to deal with the children the girls slowly started loving their mamma and Ansh was breaking the barriers around Yash heart he loved spending time with the naughty boy.
The day before the death anniversary for Aripta Yash's father had an argument with him he forbid him from doing the Pooja as he now had a living wife, but yash was stubborn and Aripta's parents supported him. Aarti felt sorry for Yash and she attended the Pooja covering the fire during the rains that threatened to out the fire despite her efforts the fire went out, and Aripta's picture broke and fell into the nearby river Yash was upset and started to cry Aarti did her best to comfort him this lead to the first long conversation they had since their meeting.
End of flash back.
When AarYa arrived home they got a blasting from his parents for disobeying them and performing the Pooja. Yash got ill because of the soaking he got in the rain and remaining in the wet clothes for a long time. Aarti did her duty and took cared of the stubborn man who refused her help but she was persistence he kept talking to Aripta's picture wishing she was there to take care of him Aarti was patient and kept on fighting him to take his meds visit the doctor eat etc. she refused to leave him alone at the end of the week Yash realized he liked having his wife around that he actually enjoyed their fights and all the attention. Aarti also realised that she liked her stubborn husband whom she call her fourth baby.
The day Yash returned to work he had an idea when the rains started to fall he returned home soaked to the bone coughing, sneezing and had fever Aarti had no choice but to take some more days off work to care for her husband for another week the kids loved having their father at home. They small family became closer loving their time together.
When Yash returned to work he started retuning home early he brought small gifts home claiming that they were for the kids like snacks, sweets little teddy bears. The family noticed the change with Aarya and SP suggested that they take a family trip to Mumbai the kids were about to have their vacation and it would be a good break for them. Aarti told Yash that she could not take any more time off work and Yash told her to resign her job she defended herself by stating that she needs her job in order to maintain herself and Ansh. Yash was angry what was she saying her is her husband and Ansh is his son she don't need to work to get money he works to provide for his family. Yash realised he knew little about her and Ansh he did not know that Ansh still went to his old school in his old neighbourhood or where she worked and what she did. Yash realized that Aarti never asked for his money so he had an idea and went to the cupboards they will filled with Aripta's clothes, her jewellery, accessories, [expensive bags, shoes, slippers, makeup, perfumes] and his things but where was Aart's things then he noticed in a small broom closet luggage he took them out and found her belongs packed neatly she had old cheap clothes and a few worn out work suits no expensive accessories. "Aarti what is this?" he demanded when she entered the room pointing to her clothes "We will go shopping tomorrow after I accompany you to your employment office and hand in your resignation letter then we will go and make arrangements for Ansh to be transferred to the same school as the girls do you understand Aarti ji and further I have decided that I am going to legally adopt Ansh and give him my name and officially make him my heir" Aarti was surprised Yash had never spoken to her like this before and she liked it he was forceful not hurtful and he showed a genuine interest in their welfare.
It was holiday time in Mumbai they had fun visiting the beach, Easel World a scared Aarti went on the roller coaster with Yash, shopping, having fun as a family in the parks. Aarya still slept with their pillow wall and all of Aripta's pictures in the room. As a couple they were getting closer they had fallen in love with each other just too stubborn to admit it. On day on the beach they met Aarti's old friend Aman Yash was jealous of the friendship Aarti shared with him and he decided to do something about it he planned a romantic dinner for Aarti with dancing. The servants baby sat the kids for them .Aarti was shocked but happy with his gesture, she dare not hope for anything more. The date was a successful and they ended in the bedroom exploring each other's body's hands getting the feel of their partner's body, mouth, lips tasting each other enjoying and want more both eager to please finally they joined their bodies becoming one enjoying each others climax loving the feeling of finally belonging to someone it felt so right like finally coming home. Yash said "Aarti I did not want to fall in love again but you came into my life and showed me true happiness, and love with your simplicity I love you so much my Aaru " he had tears in his eyes Aarti replied "I love you too my Yashu you are everything to me my heart beats only for you" she also had tears in her eyes.
They moved into a warm tub Aarti in front of Yash both continued their exploration of each other when they could not take it any more Aarti straddled him taking the lead pleasuring both of them. They continued on the bed until early morning, sleeping late into the morning.
Yash woke first staring at his beautiful wife "Good morning my love how are you feeling" he asked reaching in for a kiss which Aarti happily responded. "Happy my love and Good morning" Yash kissed her again all ready to continue their romance but Aarti wanted to check on the kids Yash told that they will spend the day with the servants and Aman who will spend the day with them baby sitting. Aarya finally came out of their room for dinner the kids were concerned and asked they were feeling better because uncle Aman said they were sick after they had bad food last night for dinner.
In their room Yash said "Aaru when we return home we will remove Arpita's pictures and all her belongs It is our room and you should decorate it to your taste." He said hugging her close and kissing her long neck.' Yash are you sure about this we don't have to you know if it will cause you pain" said Aarti "No my love it is time for me to move on with you my soulmate Aarti I love you I never felt this with Aripta this feelings this possessiveness, this sense of belonging He explained Aarti replied "I know exactly what you mean I never felt this with Prashant You are mine only mine and I am only yours you are my soulmate" and they kissed continuing to satisfy each others growing needs slowly enjoying the closeness of their bodies in a passionate bliss.
They returned home to Bhopal and the family noticed the change in their relationship the family were surprise when the redecorated the room storing Aripta's things their room was now decorated with their pictures and their kids. Yash insisted to buy new clothes for Aarti, he brought jewellery and other expensive gifts for Aarti to which she complained that it was a waste of money. The only time she never complained is when they were in bed making love or in the shower or bath.
Soon they celebrated their first year anniversary it was a grand celebration with a re marriage planned for Aarya Yash wanted this and this was also Aarti's secrete wish it was beautiful ceremony with AarYa holding hands throughout the ceremony and stealing looks at each other their wedding night was special romantic filled with love their honeymoon was even better in Goa two weeks of love making,
Nine month latter they welcomed twins Aayu and Aarushi into their family two more angels to complete their happiness of five little angels.
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