Simplicity Is Beautiful
"You're so lucky Paridhi , Prateek bhaiya is finally taking you out for the honeymoon. That too in Switzerland! But the best part is--"
Paridhi interrupted Aarti as she cheerfully said , "The best part is that we'll have our first valentines day there."
"Yeah--" , Aarti said halfheartedly.
"Aarti! Aarti! Pari!" ,Vidhi came runingly .
"Calm down bhabhi! Whats the matter?"
"You wont believe it! Vedant's papa is taking me to Goa." , Vidhi blushed.
"Wow bhabhi! Thats unbelievable!" , said Aarti.
"Isn't it!" , Vidhi nodded , "By the way whats Yash bhaiya's plan Aarti?"
"He has an amazing plan for our first valentine's day bhabhi ," Aarti said sarcastically , "He has this very *important board meeting* to attend tomorrow! He'll be dancing with some hot colleagues & I'll be rolling on the bed because of anxiety! Uhh! Your bhaiya is cruel Vidhi bhabhi!"
"Don't lose heart Aarti bhabhi!" , Paridhi said tenderly.
"Yes Aarti! Don't you know our prankster Yash bhaiya? Im sure he has a plan !"
"I don't know bhabhi! He is too much into this meeting. We haven't even talked properly since a week." , Aarti said with a long voice. Vidhi & Paridhi patted her back then left dejected Aarti alone.
***
"Ok Aarti Ji ! Im leaving for the meeting." , Yash said mindlessly.
"What! Wait! You're leaving? So early?"
"Early? Are you alright Aarti ji? Its 9!"
"I know--but--" , Aarti wanted to wish him but her ego was coming between. 'Why should I wish him when he doesn't even care. He wasted whole day! Three hours won't make any difference!' , she thought.
'Alright Yash ji . You may leave." , she said with a straight face.
"Ok. Oh by the way I forgot to tell you. After the meeting Mr. Bakshi is holding a party & only couples entries are allowed."
"Im not coming."
"Ya I thought so. You're busy , you look tired too! Im sure there'll be many bachelorettes. I'll get a cool company tonight!" , Yash winked.
"I'll get ready in 5 minutes!" , Aarti rushed to her wardrobe.
***
"Nice hotel Yash ji! How long will your meeting take?"
"I can't say Aarti ji."
"Its alright I'll wait at the reception ." , Aart smiled as Yash left for the meeting.
Aarti was still reading her first magazine when Yash appeared before her. He was looking very well pleased.
"Meeting over already?" , stunned Aarti asked.
Yash nodded at a leisurely pace.
"So! Will head to party now?"
A beam of contentment fell on his face & he held his hand before her. Aarti clasped his hand & managed her hairs & sari . Her dejection refrained her to see Yash's gaiety & she kept walking holding his hand with her head bowed down. Out of the blue , Yash stopped outside a room & swiftly took Aarti inside and shut her eyes tightly with a drape.
Aarti shouted in annoyance , "What is this Yash ji!"
Yash whispered in her ears , "L-O-V-E" and made her move some steps. Yash clutched Aarti's shivering hand and made her lie on a squashy couch & lied near her.
"Open my eyes." , she said softly in a frail voice as he trailed his finger on her neck & his fingers reached the knot. She slowly slowly opened her eyes , her eyes locating the surprise , the roses , wine , hearts---but there was nothing. They were just lying on a large pliant couch in a plain room . Yash realized Aarti ain't happy yet.
"Are you waiting for me to say *Happy Valentines Day* ?"
"Scrooge" , she teased him.
Yash laughed & walked towards the gallery , Aarti followed.
"I didn't know we'll have such dry valentines" , she sighed as she leaned over the grill , they were standing on the 40th floor , "Uff height scares me!"
Yash looked into her eyes & smiled innocently. His smile sent chills down her spine. "Look there Aarti ji" , he pointed to the sky. The sky looked like a sparkling sea inscribed with gazillion stars . The fuzzy clouds were embellishing the sky & the divine moon light was further beautifying the scene. The hotel was located near a small man-made water fall & the sound of water was giving the background score.
"Oh my god!" , stunned Aarti cried out , "This is so beautiful"
"Aarti ji! I thought & thought..I just couldn't understand what special shall I do for you . There is nothing as aesthetic as my celestial beauty."
He made her stand at the corner where the moon light was directly falling on her 'This is perfect' , he whispered & bent on his knees , "Will You Be My Valentines?"
Tears of happiness started flowing from her eyes & she nodded vigorously. Yash got up & hugged her.
"My every complaint , every displeasure has vanished. You have made up for the the day , and so beautifully. I don't know what pleasure was I trying to locate in flowers , balloons , gifts! You'e made them look so small & futile in front of this! This is unsurpassed beauty."
"But its not as beautiful as my wife." , he whispered , still holding her tight in his embrace.
Aarti giggled & asked , "Dance?"
"Without music?"
"Dance to my heartbeats" , Aarti winked while Yash started tickling her. Her giggle turned into a loud heartfelt laughter , "Yash Ji" , Aarti said trying hard to control her laughter , "Yash ji please stop Yash ji."
"At one condition!" , he smirked.
"And that is?"
Yash made a pout & closed his eyes. Aarti stepped forward .
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