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This ones for you Nix🤗(P.s. I changed the title)
Loves covers all
Aarti was feeling ... well she wasn't sure how she was feeling. All she knew was she had never felt like this before. She hardly dared look up as it felt as if his eyes had captured her soul. He was devouring her with just his eyes. If she saw it, surely the others at the table did too. And he had no shame. He didn't even look away or bat an eyelid when she looked at him.
She was at dinner with some of her friends and her boyfriend, Prashant. He was a friend of a friend that she met tonight for the first time. He had a date, but from the moment that they were introduced she felt it. It was as if a shock went through her body when he touched her hand. As he was looking at her, she felt her body respond to him like it never had before. Her nipples were taught, she was hot, flushed and not to mention what was happening in her nether regions. For her it was really confusing.
They were a group of well educated, successful wealthy professionals. They were all from affluent families. She fit right in with them, but yet not. Her family was wealthy but she had very little contact with them. She only interacted with them when it was needed. She had met Prashant about 6 months ago through a mutual friend and they had been dating for about a month. But it was going much like the few other relationships she had. It was showing cracks as she was not interested in anything physical. Or so she thought.
"Prashant, I have to go now."
"Fine baby. Enjoy the party."
"Where are you going Aarti" asked Piya.
"I double booked and my friend Mansi has her birthday party at the club on 4th Street and I promised I will be there. Enjoy the rest of the evening guys. Good bye."
She couldn't resist one last look at him. Still his eyes pierced her. He had a little smirk on his face. She left and got a cab and let out a humongous sigh of relief to be away from his prying eyes.
She was a having a great time at the club. Mansi was her crazy friend. She was not like her usual crowd. She was also her flat mate. She was completely insane and inappropriate most of the time but she was her piece of sanity. She loved her to bits. And she accepted he completely, warts and all. She was the only one that knew the real Aarti. Only Mansi and Aman knew all her secrets.
They were dancing and having a great time when Mansi shouted in her ear as the music was blaring.
"Aaru, do you know that hotty that has been staring at you for the last 15 minutes?"
She looked around and stopped dancing. He came to her and she just stood there.
"I take it you know him." Mansi said and carried on dancing.
He came to her and took her in his arms and they danced. They moved slower than the music was. they looked into each other eyes for long while and then she rested her head on his chest. It felt good. He felt good and smelt good. He was so much taller than she was. Normally she didn't like that. Because of her small frame she felt vulnerable. But she felt safe in his arms.
After dancing for a while, Mansi came to her and said they were leaving to go to another club. She looked at him and still without saying anything she knew he wanted her to stay.
"Manu, do you mind ...?"
"See you at home, sweetie" Mansi smiled.
Soon they also left. He drove to the beach and they went for a walk. The moon was out in full force. She carried her sandals in her hand and they walked hand in hand.
"So is it serious between you and Prashant."
"Well I am here with you, so what does that tell you?"
"I'm not sure."
"And you and Arpita."
"I followed you didn't I?"
"Why did you?'
"I don't know. I was compelled to see more of you. I've never done anything like this before."
"Neither have I."
They walked to a big rock that sheltered them from prying eyes.
She stood with her back to it and her stood in front of her as he started kissing her. She lost control. All she could do was reciprocate. She kissed him back. He moved the straps off her dress and devoured her breast. His hands went under her dress and removed her panties. Soon he was inside of her, making her feel so much pleasure. But he seemed angry. His thrusts were angry but he met each one thrust with passion until they both shuddered in pleasure.
"I don't want you seeing him anymore."
"Yash ..."
"I don't want you to see him or any other man anymore. Do you hear me?"
"Yes."
When they were decent again he took her hand and he took her home."
He walked her to the door and kissed her soundly and left.
He didn't ask for her number and he didn't say anything after his demand not to see anyone else. She was still so confused. She should be feeling bad about what she did but she didn't. It was the first time she felt like that and had so much pleasure. She loved him. In just a matter of hours she had fallen in love.
She had called Prashant the next day and told him that she couldn't see him anymore. he did not take it well but she didn't particularly care, she never loved him anyway.
Two days later he came to her.
She opened the door and walked away. He followed her. She was busy with making supper for herself. Mansi was out.
He sat down at the table.
"So how have you been?"
"Small talk?" she looked at him angrily.
"What do you want me to say."
"Nothing. Why are you here."
"You knew I would come."
"It's been two days since I saw you. You left here, you didn't take my number, I haven't heard from you. How would I know that?"
"Surely, you knew after the other night..."
"I don't know squat..."
He got up and kissed her.
She finally came to her senses and she pushed him away.
"No, Yash. No. I don't know what it is that you want from me, but I will not be waiting around for when you have a moment for me. I am will not be at your disposal anytime you want. You demand that I don't see anyone else. And you? Does the same apply to you?"
"I am not seeing anyone."
"And what do you want from me?"
"I just want you. Nothing else."
After a brief moment, she kissed him.
"Let me finish dinner for us."
They ate and had a conversation for the first time. She asked most of the questions. She asked him about his family and he was very forthcoming about them. They seemed like a happy family. He looked happy when he spoke of them. When he asked about her family, started kissing him. And pretty soon she was mounted on top of him and rode him till they both reached their bliss.
"Wow"
"Was it good?"
"Great."
She giggled and kissed him again and got up to do the dishes.
"Oh no, this is not ending now." he grabbed her from the back and picked her up.
"What are you doing?"
"Direct me to your room, young lady unless you want your roommate to find us in a compromising position on the kitchen table."
She pretended to try and fight to get out of his arms. And squealed as he nuzzled in her neck.
The spent the whole night making love.
They were together for 6 months when he came home and she was sitting in the lounge with her old friend Aman. He had a key to the apartment and he came in and she was laughing at a joke that Aman told her.
He just stood there. She ran to him and greeted him.
"Hello, honey. Look who came to visit. It's my friend Aman. Aman, Yash."
"Hello Yash."
Yash didn't say anything. He just looked at her and then Aman and walked out.
She was shocked. She tried to call him but he didn't pick up for days. Finally she went to his office. Even that was a task as his secretary would not let her see him. Eventually she let her in.
"What the hell is going on Yash?"
"You need me to explain. You sit there with another man alone in your house barely wearing anything."
"What do you mean. I was wearing what I always wear at home, my shorts and t-shirt. You know that. Aman is my best friend. There is nothing between us other than that."
"Don't lie to me!"
"Yash, I love you. I only want to be with you."
"is that so. And how many others have you been with. If you could have sex with me the first day we met, while you were in a relationship, how can I believe you now. You know what you call women like that?"
She was shocked by his words. She had no idea that was what he thought of her.
She finally found her voice after the shock subsided. She spoke softly, the tone was like death.
"Yes, I know exactly. It's fine for men like you to have as many sexual partners as you want but women that do the same get branded. Is this why you never took me to your family. Is Aman your way out of this relationship?"
"So you admit that you are have had many lovers. You admit that you are nothing but a s**t?'
"I ..."
There was a knock on the door and it opened.
"Bhayia, you have to sign this document. Oh sorry, I did not mean to interrupt. Hi I'm Prateek."
"Hi Prateek. You didn't interrupt. It wasn't important and we were done here. Good bye"
He went back to her apartment a month later.
"What do you want?"
"I want to see Aarti."
"She left."
"What do you mean?"
"She took a job abroad and don't even bother to ask me where because you don't deserve to know you a*****e. Just leave her alone."
He didn't know what he was doing there. He knew there was only one explanation but he wanted to hear something different. To give here an opportunity to explain herself. Or maybe he just wanted her to assure him that from now on he would only be with him again. She looked so hurt when she came to his office. He tried to stay away. He even tried to see other women but nothing made him forget her. So he called her, but she never answered. Then he went to her house and now she was gone. He called her company but they refused to give out any personal information. He even called Prashant, but she seemed to have disappeared.
Would he have taken her back. Could he have married her, knowing what he knows? There were so many questions but none that would be answered. She was gone.
She was pushing the trolley with her luggage. She was happy to be back home. Mansi had made the trip to England so that she could come back with her. Aman was waiting for them and she left her trolley and ran to hug him. He kissed her all over her face. Then she saw him. He was standing there staring at her with that judgmental look. Then he walked off with his luggage. She stared after him as he walked off.
She had the urge to run after him and tell him everything. But she knew it would be pointless.
"Mummy, mummy"
She was brought back to reality.
"Yes, my baby" she put her hand out for her to take her from Mansi.
She looked at her beautiful girl and looked in his direction again and knew she had made the right choice.
She started her own interior design company and had a nanny for Payal.
She briefly went home to introduce her parents to their granddaughter and was disappointed but not surprised that she was once again treated like the lowest form of human for bringing home an illegitimate child.
She bought a nice little house for them, with a room for nanny and a home office.
She was asked by one of her friends to decorate their new apartment. She had just gotten married but her husbands family lived in another city and they both lived and worked in Mumbai. She then invited her to the house warming party. She didn't really fit into that crowd anymore but she thought it might be good for networking."
She did not expect that he would be there. He was with Arpita again. She tried to avoid him.
"Hello, Aarti. How are you?"
"Fine"
"So this is your work. I saw the apartment before and I must say it is very good."
"Thank you."
"Arpita and I are also getting a place of our own. so maybe I should hire you too."
"I don't think so."
"Are you so big that you can turn work down?"
No, but I choose who my clients are."
"And your lovers? Are they just still anybody that wants to."
"Excuse me. I have to leave."
"Don't leave on my account."
She put her drink down and went to the host and said her good byes. After 3 years, he still had the same effect on her. She was half way to the door when she turned back and walked to him. Even though Mansi and Aman and Rhadha-ma spoke to her, she wasn't sure what she would do. But she decided just then. He could make with the information whatever he wanted to.
She took a picture out of her bag and handed it to him.
"What is this?"
"Your daughter. Believe me or don't believe me. I am just telling you because I have been told it is the right thing to do for my daughter. I don't expect anything from you. I have done my duty."
She walked off again.
He looked at the picture. The child looked exactly like her. He didn't know what to believe. He didn't follow her. He was too shocked.
A week later he was at her door. Once again she let him in and walked away. She went to her office and sat down at her desk.
"Why now? Why didn't you tell me before."
"I didn't want to, but I was told I owe it to my daughter."
"How can I be sure"
"Yash, you don't have any obligation here. I am not going to try you convince you of anything. Or you can take a blood test if you want."
"If she is, then what?"
"I don't know?"
"I won't have my daughter live in home with a promiscuous woman."
"Get out of my house. You can contact my lawyer if you are interested in a relationship with my daughter."
"Aarti..."
"Mummy, mummy"
She jumped up. She didn't want him near her.
"Yes, my poppet."
"juicy"
"Ok, mummy will get your juice now."
"What's her name"
"Payal" she said.
"Me, Payal" she said.
"Yes, my poppet is Payal." Aarti said and kissed her cheek.
He moved to them but she stepped back, looking at him with so much anger and resentment.
"Contact my lawyer. Please leave now."
He knew that she was his child. He didn't need the blood test. He did go and see his lawyer though to find out his rights to his child. He was afraid that she would leave the country again. So he sent a legal notice for custody of their daughter.
She flew into his office, not waiting on his secretary this time.
"How dare you. You will not take my child away. She doesn't even know you."
"Whose fault is that?"
"Yash Scindiya, you wanted me out of your life. So I left. That's what you wanted. There was no place for someone like me in your life. By the time I found out I was already abroad. I wasn't going to give up my life and career to be insulted and my child rejected by you. You don't deserve her. You will get her over my dead body."
"Yash, what is going on here? Who is this?
It was an older man. She guessed it was his father.
"Yes, Yash, tell him who I am?
He didn't say anything.
"I thought so. Leave us alone, Yash. It's the best for everybody"
She went home, locked herself in her room and bawled her eyes out. It still hurt so much. She wanted her daughter to have a family. And she wanted her to have a father. A father that loved her and protected her. A father that would do anything for her. But the events of her life led her to this. So she would be the protector of her daughter and she would protect her fiercely.
The next day he was there again.
"I will marry you. My parents will go to your home and ask permission before the week is out."
"Don't bother. They don't have any say over my life. And I won't marry you."
"Why?"
"Because I am not a one man woman. You know what I am like"
"Aarti ..."
"Go away Yash, I have let my lawyer draw up a revised custody agreement. You can see her."
They heard someone come in and shout.
"Hello, Aaru where are you love."
She got up and ran to the lounge. She grabbed Aman and kissed him. She was using Aman to prove a point. To get him out of her life.
She was pulled away from him and Yash punched him.
"What the hell?"
"Stay away from her."
"How dare you hit him. Aman are you ok? I'm sorry."
"Aarti what is going on here?"
"Aarti he better leave now."Yash said.
"Aman got up. I don't know what is going on here but you are the biggest fool I have ever come across." he said to Yash.
"Why are you still here?" Yash demanded, his fists still clenched to punch him again.
"I let you hit me once, for Aarti;s sake but not again. You act like a jealous husband whenever you see me but you won't marry her."
"I asked but she refused. Apparently she wants you." Yash said.
"He doesn't want to marry a s**t, Aman. I am nothing but that to him. He will always wonder about who I'm with and what I am doing."
"How can he think that about you?"
"He does."
"Didn't you tell him?"
"Aman, please, Yash was on his way out."
"Tell me what?"
"She ..."
"Aman! If he doesn't trust me, then I will not explain anything to him."
"Tell me dammit."
"He deserves to know."
"Why Aman. You told me to tell him about Payal, now he wants to take her away from me."
"Clear up all the misunderstanding Aarti and then let him decide."
He left.
"What is Aarti? Tell me." he grabbed her arm and yanked her to him.
He shook her hard.
"Stop it. I will tell you. But you probably won't believe me."
"Just tell me" he was getting anxious. He knew that it would be bad.
"When I was 16 I was raped by the son of the richest man in our village. I told my parents and they accused me of lying. They were more concerned about their reputation and their status in the upper echelon of society. I went to the police but they were paid off and nothing came of it even though there was medical evidence. He said that I was willing and I was branded as a s**t and was ostrocised by everyone. Even in my own home. My aunt was the only one that stood by me so she helped me get educated and out of the village as soon as I could. That's it. That's my story."
He looked at her. She was emotionless when she told the story. As if she was just relaying facts. But her eyes told a different story. He could read the pain in them, just as he read them that day in his office when he accused her of the very same thing that her family and community had at only 16.
"Aarti." he reached for her.
"No, you can't touch me. You are just like them. I loved you and I gave myself to you. I never felt like that before. I hated men's touch before you. But I couldn't resist you. I fell in love with you that first night. I gave you everything and you accused me of being a liar and a s**t. It doesn't matter though. It was only sex for you. But it became a blessing for me. I have my baby. Then I was helpless, but now I can look after myself. I don't have to depend on anyone."
"You should have told me."
"You should have trusted me."
"I'm sorry. I fell in love with you too and I was jealous at the thought that you gave yourself to someone else before me. I wanted you all to myself."
"It doesn't matter anymore Yash."
"Aarti, do you know how scared I was of losing you. That someone else would come along and snatch you away. I just wanted to keep you to myself. I didn't want to introduce you to my family and then find out afterwards that you were not committed to me. That you didn't love me. I am still scared. I thought it was safer for me that way. It was self-preservation Aarti. I didn't know how to love you. And I know there is no excuse. I wish I was a better person. But I am not. I will not force you into the marriage and will not take custody of Payal. But I will be in your life. I will try and win your love and trust back.
"Yash, I can't stop loving you. how can I know that you trust me."
"Come to my house. Let me introduce you to my family. I want them to know you."
"No thank you, they will judge me too. I have an illegitimate child."
"I told them about you. They want to meet you. When you left my office, I told bauji about you and the baby. He insisted I marry you anyway."
"So that;s why"
"No that's not why I want to marry you. I love you. I want to live with you and take care of you and our baby. I want to protect you from dirtbags like the one that assaulted you. But I can wait till you are ready."
"I can't endure more heartache Yash." she said as a sob caught in her throat.
"I wont break you heart again, I promise I won't cause you anymore pain. I promise on Payal."
As if on que she coming running from outside as fast as her little legs could carry her.
"Mummy."
She scooped her up and hugged her. She smiled at him.
"Look poppet. This is your pappa."
"Pappa?" she echoed."
"Yes, pappa."
"We are going to live with him soon."
"Pappa, cwy?'
She walked to him and kissed him. She wiped his tears with her free hand."
"We kissy pappa and he won't cry anymore." Payal kissed him on his cheek.
"I love you Aarti."
"And I love you."
"And Payal lovies Mummy and Pappa."
She put her hand out to her father. And he took her and hugged her close. Overwhelmed by the emotion of having his baby girl in his arms for the first time.
"And I lovies you too angel." he said as he gathered Aarti in for a hug. Payal threw her chubby arms around both and them and giggled. Their eyes met and it held as they smiled at each other. The pain and confusion gone and replaced by love and happiness. They fell in love with each other the at first sight but pain and insecurity caused there separation and heartache. But love won out and their destiny brought them back together and covered their wounds and offered security. Their love gave them their pride and joy in their baby and would give them a lifetime of happiness and peace and trust.
The end
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
