Ek Ishaara Pyaar Ka
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"What are you inspecting so seriously?" , Vidhi asked as she placed her chin on her shoulder from the back.
"Im looking at Paridhi. Why does a woman look so beautiful in her baby shower?" , she asked Vidhi in a cracking voice , keeping in check the lump in her throat.
Vidhi held her hand & kissed it , caressed her hairs & said , "Come! Lets bless her."
"Bhabhi you go. I'll join you soon."
Pankaj & Yash were observing them Aarti from a distance. The wretchedness was so evident.
"Yash! Could one tell this is the same girl who used to laugh & smile all the time?"
Yash bent his head down. Probably trying to hide his tears.
"The baby was so important for her."
"It was important for me too bhaiya.."
"I know Yash! But for Aarti it was everything. She was so ready to give up her life for him."
After a brief pause Yash said in a dejected voice , "When will I get the old Aarti back?"
"When you'll give her her Ayu back" , Pankaj said in an unambiguous manner.
Yash was blank. Pankaj looked at his face but failed to comprehend his response while Yash was still pondering over his words. After Aarti's miscarriage , the doctor had told Yash that Aarti's body needs at least six months to prepare for another child. But the six months got over a month back. Whats hindering him? He cares for her immensely. He loves her , she loves him too. So whats the problem?
He looked at Pankaj & smiled.
"Bhaiya is right. Only Ayu's arrival can get my old Aarti back."
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It was one bright Monday morning when Aarti was cleaning her wardrobe , a small piece of paper wrapped around a red rose was placed over her sari which said ,
'I want us to have a new beginning'
If you feel the same'give me one sign."
The rose fell from her hands & she bent down to pick it when she saw a gift wrapped in a shining golden wrapping paper placed on the lowest ledge. She picked it up ,
"*To my darling wife!* Oh my god. Yash Ji brought a gift for me!" , she cheered with exuberance . "But why didn't he give it to me yet? Maybe he wanted to surprise me. Shall I keep it back? Uh no! Im to agog to know what has he brought!"
She unwrapped the gift & was stunned to see a beetroot-red see-through negligee.
"I know what you want Mr Scindiya!" , she smirked , "I have a feeling..tonight's gonna be a good good night!"
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"12:30! Damn! Why did I have to be late today only? She must have slept!" , he sighed as he rushed to the room.
He trudged into the room with a long face. The room was dark & a very strong aromatic fragrance filled his senses. He searched for Aarti. She was lying on the bed covering herself with the quilt.
"Aarti ji.." , he whispered softly.
"Aap aa gaye'?" , Aarti said with a fainted voice.
He went near her & fondled her hairs. She got out of bed opened her arms to Yash. The warm hug was followed by a deep passionate kiss.
"I have waited for ages'for this moment" , she whispered.
"Me too Aarti ji."
She grasped his head & dragged his mouth to her own in a kiss that took passion to new heights. It was then he entered her in a leisurely deep slide that drew a soft moan from her that as her muscles tightened , gripping him as she urged him to quicken the pace , demanding as he lost himself in deep , powerful thrusts that rocked them both as they soared high ! She simply held on as he took her to the edge , suspended her there , then tipped her over in a glorious free fall that left them both dragging breath into their lungs.
Satiated & delectably replete , she held him close , mumbling indistinctly as she rested in his embrace.
It seemed as they were waiting for this moment , one indication from each other since ages.
"Sleep" , he bade her gently and he watched her lashes drift down.
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"Bhaiya! I gave you a present to keep with you. Where is it? "
"Give me a moment Prateek." , Yash said as he headed to the wardrobe where he had kept it. Unable to locate , he called for Aarti.
"What are you searching Yash ji?"
"Aarti ji! Prateek had asked me to keep a present with me , he had brought something for Pari. He wants it but Im not able to locate that!"
"Present? Errrmm'. a rectangular box wrapped with gleaming golden wrapper?..Yash Ji?" , she stuttered.
"Yes Yes! Have you seen it anywhere?"
"Errmmm---" , she bent her head low & started biting her lips vigorously.
"Aarti ji?" , he raised his eyebrows & leered at her , "Did you--? Was it--?"
Soon he burst into a hearty laugh , Aarti followed .
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