She smiled.
Arnav saw Khushi practicing yoga.
K:Ha Arnavji…after the beauty contest I did'nt practice yoga.So I thought I will start it again.It is nice.Right?
Arnav went near her with a smile:Yes,it's nice…but only if you do yoga with me.
He stood close to her holding her hand.
They shared a sensuous eye lock.
Rabba ve...rabba...
They started doing yoga sensually.They were just lost in the process forgetting everything else.
Khushi The 2 bodies moved together slowly becoming one.
After a few days…
With everyone Gauri also stood for puja.
After the puja Nani gave Prasad first to Gauri.Gauri was surprised.
Nani:My happy birthday wishes Gauri.
She was surprised.She touched her feet.Nani blessed her.
Dadi:Happy birthday wishes from me too Gauri.
G:Thank you Dadi.
She touched her feet and got blessed.
Everyone wished her happy birthday.
Khushi fed her jalebi.
Nani:Gauri,this is specially made by Khushi for you.
G:Thank you bhabhi,I loved it.
Khushi smiled.
Arnav:I have arranged a party for you in the evening.
G:Why bhayya?There was no need.On my birthday I and amma used to go to temple.Amma used to prepare sweets.We never celebrated it.
She became emotional thinking of her mother.They all became upset.
Anjali hugged her.
Anj:Today is a nice day.Don't cry Gauri.We will go to temple together as you wish.
Arn:But there should be a celebration.
Nani:Yes,because this is your first birthday after coming here.
Gauri smiled.
For the birthday party,Gauri wore a grand salwar kameez which Khushi designed for her.
G:It's so beautiful bhabhi.I have never worn such an expensive costume in my life.Thank you so much bhabhi.
K:You have to thank your Arnav bhayya and Anjali di.Because they also gave me tips to design this for you.Because they wanted their little sister to look like a real Princess.
Arnav and Anjali came.
Anj:You look so pretty Gauri.
G:Thank you so much.
She hugged them.
Party….
Aman gave her a small box to Gauri.
Aman:Happy birthday Gauriji…
G:What is this?
Am:Open and see.It's not at all expensive.The little Raizada must be getting expensive gifts today.This will be the cheapest gift.
Gauri opened it.She got excited.
G:Wow!Family pack Dairy Milk!This is my favourite.This is better than all other expensive gifts.
Arnav and Khushi smiled.
K:Well done Aman.How come you bought Gauri's favourite Diary milk on her birthday?
G:Really Khushi bhabhi.How did you know that I was crazy about chocolates?
Am:To be frank,I just bought what I saw first in the shop.
Everyone giggled.
K:If you did'nt buy it intentionally that means God guided you to buy the right birthday gift for Gauri.No one else bought and gave her what she likes.Only you gifted her what she likes.This is God's game.
Gauri and Aman smiled.
Arnav and Khushi went away.
Arn:What did you mean by God's game Khushi?
K:Means God played by making Aman buy Dairy Milk.
Arn:Oh Khushi…your tongue has no bone.
Khushi made funny face and moved away.
Gauri:Thank you so much Amanji.When is your birthday?I will give you a nice gift in return.
Aman's face became dull.
G:Tell your birth date.
He kept quiet.
G:Like women are you shy to reveal your age?Then don't reveal the year.I just want to know the date.
Am:I can't tell that.Sorry Gauriji...
G:Why?
Am:If I don't know my birth date how can I tell you that?
G:Means?
Am:I am an orphan.I don't know anything about my birth.
Gauri felt upset.She could understand his pain.Because for some time she has also experienced this pain.
Aman walked away.Gauri called him.
G:Amanji!
He turned back.
G:Please don't call me Gauriji.Call me Gauri.I am very much younger to you.
He smiled:Ok…
She smiled back.
Raizadas celebrated Gauri's birthday through cake cutting.
After the party when Aman left Gauri felt an unknown pain.
Khushi came:Wht happened Gauri?
G:Bhabhi,Amanji is also an orphan.Right?We both were orphas for some time.So we know how much pain he is undergoing.Right?
Khushi felt sad.
Khushi smiled:Don't think about such things and become moody.
G:I don't know why...i feel sad for Amanji.
Khushi was confused.She thought:Why Gauri is giving too much of importance to Amanji?
Mangal Lakshmi
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