Aarya SS - You're impossible! Part 21 pg 142 - Page 49

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Yash and Aarti won the second set 2-4 and Aarti managed to score another point. For the third set, both teams were neck to neck.

"That was a good shot," Aprita said as Yash smashed the ball down the line. This made them even which meant that each team needed to score just two more points to win the game and the set.

"We can do it," Yash told Aarti as they hi-fived and Aarti forced a smile. She was extremely worn out as they had been playing for more than 3 hours. Her legs were numb, her arms and palms hurt and her body ached. She hoped this set would just end.

And the set ended fifteen minutes later with Yash and Aarti losing the game.

"Well..well...you got to admit we are the indomitable champions," Aaman proclaimed when he shook Yash's hands.

"Considering your partner scored the last two points, I am appalled you could still make such tall claims. Shouldn't your pride be wounded?" Yash questioned.

"That was a great game. We should do this again right?" Aprita told Aarti.

"Hmmm...I guess. Congratulations," Aarti replied although she did not think likewise. It was more like an endless torturous game and she was not playing tennis ever again unless it was with Mansi.

After some bantering between Yash and Aaman, they finally bade one another goodbye and Yash and Aarti walked to the car without conversing.

"Are you upset that we lost? It is not exactly my fault that I missed the last two shots," Aarti broke the silence after Yash drove off.

"Actually the thing is that this game is too tiring. It is not like I did not want to run after the ball. My legs just refused to move. You know what I mean? Anyway, you already know that I am not good at this,"Aarti continued when Yash said nothing.

Yash's silence persisted and Aarti was beginning to get agitated. Her whole body throbbed and she could not understand why Yash was suddenly ignoring her when he was so encouraging and reassuring during the game. Is he angry with her that they lost? She already tried her best!

"I bet you wish that..."

"No," Yash suddenly said interjecting her.

"Huh? What you mean no?"

"No, I am not upset that we lost. And no I do not think it is your fault."

"You are obviously disappointed and upset that we lost. And you think it my fault. The thing is that..."

" Since you have already decided how I feel, I do not know why you bother asking. Are you done discussing this? It is just a tennis game Aarti. "

"Really? Trust you to say that now! I thought you were the one who said that there is no point in playing if we did not play to win."

"Precisely. We played to win and we did not. End of story."

Aarti was too tired to argue further and just stared at the view outside her window. She refused to let Yash's attitude affect her mood. Now that she had met Aprita, she was more confused than before. She did not want to be friends with Aprita but she seemed nice. They had exchanged numbers and Aprita said she would invite Aarti to lunch. She even walked over to chit chat with Aarti during the breaks and was teasing her about how she should enjoy this "honeymoon" period. Apparently, the first few months in the marriage, every moment spent together was affectionate and each new discovery was sweet and romantic. After that, things get a little monotonous except for the intermitted surprises. Little did Aprita know she and Yash went right straight to that stage where most of the time he tried his best to upset her and there was nothing affectionate about his behavior towards her!

Yash thanked god that Aarti was too dead beat to talk about the tennis game. He was not even that upset that they lost considering how much effort Aarti put in. In fact, he was surprised at Aarti's perseverance to last the whole game since he could see how grueling it was for her. It would never cross his mind to blame her. In fact, he was proud of her. He was just pissed thinking about Aaman's smirk and was analysing where they went wrong in the game. But she chose to annoy him the moment they stepped into the car. She had it all figured out in her head that he held her responsible for their lost and insisted on getting his consensus. The way her mind works was a mystery to him!

More than a week has passed since the tennis game when Aarti burst into their room after dinner exclaiming, "How come you did not tell me it is Vidhi babhi's birthday this Friday? Prateek just told me about it. We need to plan a surprise for her. We need to buy a birthday present. We need to get a cake. And today is already Monday. We only have three days left and so many things to do."

Yash gave Aarti a bewildered look and wondered since when was she appointed the birthday planner of this family. They normally just have a cake after dinner to celebrate birthdays. But because their relationship has been a bit distant since the tennis game and she sounded so thrilled, Yash let her went on about her plans without any remarks. Their relationship was so complex. He felt they had taken two steps backwards from the one step forward they had taken previously.

On Thursday night, Aarti had everyone gathered in the kitchen to go through the plan when Vidhi babhi was putting Payal to sleep.

"So you just have to ask her for water when it is about 11.55 pm and we will all surprise her when she stepped into the kitchen ok?"

Pankaj bhaiyya nodded.

"Oh, you must remember to ask for hot water so she has to go to the kitchen ok? 5 minutes is ok right for Vidhi babhi to walk from the room to the kitchen?"

"Ya, Aarti. I think we discussed this yesterday, "Pankaj bhaiyya answered. Yash tried his best to suppress a grin at Aarti's enthusiasm.

When the clock stroked twelve and Vidhi babhi was about to switch on the lights in the kitchen, they all screamed, "Surprise!"

Vidhi babhi was startled when Yash, Aarti and Prateek approached her with a cake in hand singing "Happy Birthday." Vidhi babhi's eyes welled up with tears as she was overwhelmed by their gesture.

"This is not all! We have an even bigger surprise.." Prateek announced after they have eaten the cake.

" You will going on a trip to Mumbai with bhaiyya to celebrate your birthday tomorrow. I mean later since it is already past midnight," Aarti continued.

Vidhi babhi was initially overjoyed with the news but she was reluctant to go for the trip as she had to leave Payal behind.

"Come on babhi. Aarti babhi had a difficult time arranging with bhaiyya to take you on a trip. She is on leave tomorrow to take care of Payal. During the weekends, we will all take care of her. You do not have to worry at all. You will be back by Sunday babhi. It is just 3 days. Maaji and Bauji know about this and they are fine. You should just enjoy yourself," Prateek mantained.

"And poor Aarti babhi had to plan for your second honeymoon instead of her own since we all know how Yash bhaiyya is like. So its like you and Pankaj bhaiyya going on a honeymoon on behalf of them right?" Prateek winked at Aarti and Aarti chuckled.

Yash really could not fathom how Aarti could find that amusing when Prateek did not even make any sense.

"Seriously Prateek, I can see honeymoon is your favourite topic. Maybe we should get you married soon so you can..."Yash moved towards him and Prateek could tell from the glee in Yash's eyes that he was going to smack him.

"Aarti babhi, save me please!" Prateek cried as he ran behind Aarti.

And they all broke into laughter at the antics of Yash and Prateek that Pankaj bhaiyya had to remind them that it was past midnight and the rest of the family was sleeping.

After much coaxing, Vidhi babhi finally agreed on the trip and they set off after breakfast for their second honeymoon. Everyone was elated for them except Bua who scoffed at the idea of them going away when the newlyweds did not even go for their honeymoon yet.

Since Pankaj bahiyya was not in office, Yash had a busy day at work. He was drained by the time he reached home and was shocked when he stepped into the kitchen and saw Payal seated on the table top beside the stove watching Aarti. Aarti was standing over the stove, stirring a pot while on the phone. Yash immediately carried Payal and put her down.

"Ok, Mummy. I think I get it. It does taste better now. Thank you. I love you. Bye," Aarti hanged up the phone after consulting her mother on how to make vegetable curry.

"Did you just let Payal sit beside the stove when you have a pot and a pan on it and the fire is on? Do you know how unsafe it is?" Yash questioned.

"I...The thing is...Payal wanted to see me cook and well..."Aarti was taken aback by the anger in his voice. She had a tiring day and was not thinking clearly. Ram Dulare had fallen ill and their other helper, Prashant, had gone back to his hometown. She had to take care of the household chores alone and be at Maaji's and Buaji's beck and call as well. And it did not do her pride any good that they were always pointing out how lacking she was when compared to Vidhi babhi.

"Don't you have common sense? Have you seen Vidhi babhi ever putting Payal up there? What if..."

"Mere baghwan ke kasam. Why is dinner not ready yet? You only have to cook for 6 people Aarti, not 600," Bua taunted as she entered the kitchen interrupting Yash.

Aarti ignored both of them and served the dishes instead. Dinner was a quiet affair since Prateek was out with his friends. Buaji and Maaji spent the time pointing out to Aarti what was missing to make the dishes perfect and Aarti merely nodded solemnly. After dinner, Yash asked Aarti what he could help her with cleaning up.

"Why don't you help Payal wash up and change to her pyjamas since you think I am incapable of looking after her?" Aarti answered clearly unhappy with him.

Yash decided he would clarify this matter with Aarti later when her mood was hopefully slightly better. He took Payal's hand and brought her to her room.

second loved how arti went around planning vidhi's bday and absolutely loved the last part with yash's appreciating arti for her efforts towards his family. Glad he is getting frustrated on not having kissed arti till now...hope he realizes whose fault it is and tries to rectify it soon...