Relationships An AarYa ff chapter 37 page 77 - Page 27

Relationships Chapter 20

Back at the Deo Singh's estate the post wedding fun continued the happy couple would leave for their honeymoon the following day to Goa for a week then they will return to SM in Bhopal where there will be the official welcome home for the new bride.

After the wedding aarti, and Mansi were in their room speaking about the day's events they were tired but still bussing from excitement they befriended Vidhi's younger cousins they were fun to be around, even Neda whom was playing at being superior to Aarti cause she is a bit fairer in complexion than Aarti, but she soon realised Aarti is a down to earth, fun loving girl who has no airs about her. They made fun about Prashant and his ogling, The boys tried to make Prashant understand that this is not a acceptable behaviour in polite circles which he is now a part of. That while it is good you find a girl attractive there are ways to behave especially if the girl is underage. They laughed as they remembered his expression , and his stuttering when he tried to defend himself, Neda it seems honestly liked Prashant and she understood him.

In Akash's, and Aripta's room "Tomorrow is a big day for us finally we will tell our daughter the truth about herself. I am so nervous I hope she accepts us as her parents." A excited but nervous mother said she continued " I feel like a first time mother so scared of the labour pains but knowing that the end will bring the greatest joy known to a woman." Akash tenderly embraced her and his response " Tomorrow is the beginning of a bright future for all of us. Even if our baby decides that she don't want to live with us she will know the truth we will still be a part of her life."

Breakfast was a pleasant event with the extended family and the guest Pankaj/Vidhi were given a happy send off to the train station. The Scindhias, and the Sharmas knew that the Deo Singh are going to speak to Aarti today as promised Yashi is Present with Aarti to give support

"Aarti betie can you and Yash beta come with us;" said Akash Aarti felt nervous she suspected something important is going to happen, Yash felt her nervousness he held her hand and smile giving her some encouragement. They entered the study/office of Akash "Sit betas Aarti beta we have something important to discuss with you" Akash said Aripta was sitting on his left side on a large sofa she looked tense. "What is it uncleji?" asked a curious slightly nervous Aarti she was feeling excited like something big is about to happen , Aarti had her own secret hope the girl was afraid of being disappointed again but this time she has her Yash he is here to support her.

"Beta how are you? Do you like living in Bhopal? Did you enjoy your stay here?" Aripta asked "Yes auntie I am okay, yes I love living there with my adopted family they are great, and my friends are also there." Replied a shy Aarti continuing, "Your house is very beautiful I especially love the gardens. Auntie may I ask there are portrait hanging in different areas in the mansion I noticed that I resembles the ladies in these pictures. How is it possible? Auntie I don't mean to be rude but you said all my questions will be answered after Pankaj bhayia's wedding," "And now you are excited for answers" said a smiling Akash.

Tell us about yourself beta." Said Akash with an encouraging smile he continued "Your life in the orphanage" Aarti told all her love for her care givers. Her school, the different kids she met at the orphanage who meant something to her, the family days when there were fund raisers how different kids, and the babies were adopted, her secret wish for a family of her own, and then the Sharmas came and took her, her friendship with Yash, Prateek her new life in Bhopal.

"Beta you miss your parents?" asked Aripta "I never knew my parents but I have always wondered about them, what they look like if I looked like them, why did they leave me, if they are still alive Aarti innocently said. "Maybe they had a very good reason to leave their precious baby, have you ever thought that?" asked Aripta. Aarti replied "I have dreamed of then coming for me on many occasions but I stopped when I grew accustomed with the Sharmas, met Yash's family and the two of you auntie, uncle ji you all are my family now"

"Beta what if we tell you that your parents are alive, we know their identity and the reason that they left you at the orphanage." Aripta said with love and hope shinning in her eyes as she looked at her brave smart little girl. Aarti recognise that something important was about to be revealed, she held her breath hoping what she suspected was indeed through. Aripta continued "Beta do you want to know the truth of your existence??" Aarti was afraid to speak she just nodded her head, she felt Yash hand tighten on her she turned to his for reassurance she smiled back at her conveying his support, she needed that assurance co with confidence her answer is "Yes Aripta auntie I want to know everything."

"Aarti beta the reason why you look like my mother, and my naniji is because you are our daughter, we are your biological parents baby " she waited for Aarti reaction there was no movement from Aarti for a few minutes no sound came from inside the room then it happened Aarti left Yash's hand and lunged herself at her parents hugging both of them she was in the middle holding on for dear life and crying, her parents were crying also Yash had tears of joy in his eyes at the display of affection by the small family. Both Aaripta and Akash started showering kisses on their daughter's face, head " Mama, Papa I dreamt of this day my entire life I am not an orphan I have Parents who are alive and they love me." Said an overjoyed Aarti "Beta don't you have questions? Don't you want an explanation why we left you there and never came back??' enquired Akash "Yes papa I have many questions but I know that your reasons were important that is why you left me there. I may be young but I heard of the threat to your life papa, I observed how your chote chacha and his family behaved with you Papa, Mama I can recognise jealousy when I see it. The pictures just made me more curious find out the truth." responded a confident Aarti siting between her parents.

"Aarti beta how can you be so accepting of us, you should be angry at us, your reaction is something we never expected" Akash emphasise each statement carefully." Papa it is because I have suspected form the first time we met that there is a special relationship between us. Both of you have always showered me with so much love every time we met, I felt a strong connection here." She pointed to her heart Please don't get me wrong I Love the Sharmas very much and I am very happy to be a part of their family, and I can feel their love for me but with the both of you there is something special just like I feel that there is a special relationship between Yash, and I maybe I am still too young to fully understand it but I know it exists." Aarti expounded. The proud parents looked at each other first then at their daughter there is something about her that put her above the rest. Their little girl is mature for her age. God has indeed blessed them with a remarkable child.

"Aarti beta we want to ask you this it is important so think carefully before answering Do you want to live with us or would you like to continue living in Bhopal with the Sharmas??" asked an anxious Aripta. Aarti thought for a while then responded "Mama please forgive me but I want to continue living with the Sharmas may reason are what if after it is made public that I am your daughter what if someone kidnaps me and they succeed and permanently separate us> I just found my parents I don't want to lose you anytime soon. I want you to be there through tout my life share all important times with me. Please mama, papa I know that I have disappointed you with my answer but it is better if I continue to live in Bhopal and we can visit each other. Mansi, Aman Yash, and Prateek can accompany me so no one will suspect that I am your only child" she continued "I love you so much and yes I want to get to know my family too, I want to know everything why you made the decision to leave me behind, why do Neda's grandparents and parents behave like the way they do with you. I may be a child but I can recognise bad behaviour even in adults. Just like that Prashant gives me the creeps so do Neda's grandparents." Aarti said surprising her parents as to how astute their child is.

Yash who was quietly looking at the interaction of the small family was proud to observe how his Aarti was handling the situation he smiled thinking his Aarti is a remarkable girl she always make him so proud.

Akash said "Beta if this is what you really want then okay we will allow you to continue living in Bhopal with the Sharmas but you must spend the school break with us at our home or we can go for vacations together. Would you like that?" Aarti quickly replied "It would be like I am away living in boarding school and returning home for the holidays." The couple held their smart daughter close to their heart they even invited Yash in for the family hug.

Aarti had questions which they happily answered then they were joined by the Sharmas, and the Scindhias who all answered Aarti's questions to the best of their knowledge. The kids were ecstatic to learn that uncle and auntie are Aarti's biological parents, and that she will continue to live in Bhopal with them.

Missing from here were Maya and her kids they had left for Bhopal by the early morning train they were to spend the week with Maya's in laws before returning back to Trinidad.