Chapter 3
At bedtime Aarti was full of excitment never in her life had she felt such joy three families showed an interest in her, unlike the other kids who knew that they were chosen by which family, how many siblings they would gain, where in India or in some cases in which foregin country would be their new home, Aarti was just thrilled at the simple reality that she was spoken too, given gifts and made two new friends, she new that today was a special day in her young life, and it give the baby hope for a better future.
At the entrance of the kids bedroom stood thr three mas as the kids fondly called them, they all had tears in their eyes not only because some of the kids got offers to be part of decent families but to see little Aarti share in their joy and be active in the conversation. They accepted that only god knew what is his plan for this beautiful child who was beginning to show signs of her special talents or one could even say she is a genius. the mothers went back to meet their respective husbands in the office where all discussed the necessary formalities regarding the adoption of the chosen kids, and of course their angel Aarti.
At the Sindhia house the boys went to their rooms, and the adults to the living room to discuss the days events. Sindhia Sr. " Well I belive the day was very productive, we meet our Yash's future wife today and if I might add she is a beautiful, talanted child you can see the sweet innocence in her eyes, love, and curiosity, also the manner in which she spoke, and walked showed that she has a proud family history." "bauji how can you say that we only saw her today, beside she is dark, and an orphan." said Maya rolling her eyes " Maya beauty is skin deep and she is only a couple of shades darker than us." repalied Sindhia Sr. Suraj said " I agree with bauji this child is beautiful and she has the natural breeding of class something one cannot be taught, and not everyone learns. I am telling you now Maya she is our future bahu so get used to it even if you cant accept it" Maya suddendly got the urge to pray and left to her room mumblimg to herself.[ sorry people cant spell it but we all know her famous line] G3, and her mother in law who each had their own personal opinion but will not express it in front of the Sindhia men accepted their decission as law left to their respective rooms. Father and son felt proud of themself and decided to give more donations to both the temple and orphanage, they planned to have a prays giving thanks to god, the pundits for finding their special bahu, and to the caregivers of their little bahu.
Back at the orphanage the adults were discussing the necessary formalities regarding the adoption of the chosen kids, and of course their angel Aarti, their were mixed emotions of joy and saddnes at the thought of having to say goodbye to their sweet child, but as Shoba remainder them they kept the promise made to Aarti's mother. Shoba further stated that Aarti will not be going far away from them but to Bhopal into the family of Shoba's cousin brother who is Mansi's father, there she will have the love of a family and get married into the Sindhia family from there home.Shoba's second cousin brother Aman's dad also give his guarantee that the kids will grow up as two sisters and one older brother, also he will help with her education and financial needs. The adults were satisfied with their decision each offering a silent pray to god asking him to bless and protect Aarti who has found a special place in everyones heart.
As the sun rose in the eastern sky Aarti who was wide awake ran to the nearby window to feel the early morning rays kiss her skin, she ran outside and spun arround all in happiness today is the biginning of the rest of her life so what if she did not get a family this time she is positive the next time wii be hers. "Aarti! Aarti! Aarti! god where is this girl" Shoba ma asked herself, " what wrong didi?" asked Savi "i cant find Aarti" replied Shoba " did you check outside you know how much she enjoys being outdoors." said Savi, both ladies found Aarti in the gardens running behind some buterflies, and trying to whistle like the birds in the nearby trees. The two ladies stood for a few moments taking in site in front of them with tears of joy in their eyes. " Aarti come lets go inside beta time to bathe, and have breakfast, then you, Dubey papa,and I will be going out for the day" "really I am going out" clapped and excited aarti "but wait only the three of us? not to the doctor or dentist please" asked a hopefull Aarti with puppy eyes. This bought a smile to both Shoba, and Savi lips " No beta we will be visiting two of the families you met last night they are my cousin brothers, don't you want to play and talk to Mansi and Arman again?" asked Shoba Just hearing this good news brought such happiness to Aarti that she hurried inside with a spring in her step.
During the journey to Shoba's relatives house Mr. and Mrs. Dubey saw the excitement in Aarti, when they arrived the little girls excitement turned to nervousness and she became shy standing behind her Shoba ma. " Hello Aarti beta" said Mansi mother with a smile, Aarti noticed she had love in her eye encouraging her to come forward. aarti greated the adults taking blessing from them, she met Mansi, and Aman both kids took her inside to talk, and play with them while the adults had their conversation. As per the agremment the three families made with the orphanage caregivers, and the pundits of their temple Aarti will leave with Mansi's family for Bhopal at the end of the week, there she will live as their second daughter, from there when she is old enough her marriage to Yash will take place. this secreat will be kept by all the adults who are active parcipants in her life. It is the hope that neither Yash or Aarti find out about this arrangement untill they are adults happily married to each other.
Inside the house Mansi was so happy to have a friend her age whom she can share her love for dancing, and playing naughty pranks on Aman bhayia, Aman he was happy he found a friend who loved hockey, and the outdoors like him so what if it a girl. At the end of an enjoyable but tiring day Aarti went back to the orphanage with the Dubeys no one sais anything about her adoption and she dear not ask any questions for fear of disapointment. Our angel Aarti went to bed and spent a night with beautiful dreams
Edited by Sharlene1410 - 9 years ago
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