New Beginnings - chapter 13- page 16 (Epilgue) - Page 3

B awesome update. Loved Yash and Arti's interaction. Really feel for Arti that she lost everything on account of Yash including her confidence. Don't like Yash's treatment of Arti. Anxious to find out how this story unfolds from here on. Great work.

Chapter 4

She woke up in the early hours of the morning. She lifted her head trying to make out where she was. Then she remembered that they were in the hospital. She looked over to the bed and Palak was still sleeping. She had been in hospitlal for 2 days now and tomorrow would be the third. And she was lying his arms on the couch in the private hospital ward. She looked at his handsome face, his beautiful lips. She resisted the urge to run her fingers over his lips. He was still sleeping. She loved the feel of him. She could still remember how that felt. Even though it only happened a few times. She wanted to stay there and pretend that the last 4 years didn't happen. She lay her head back down and felt his hard chest under her cheek, his arm was around her. She relaxed in his hold and just relished the few moments before reality invaded her life again. She put her hand around his waist and closed her eyes again. She didn't want this to end.

He wasn't sleeping. He couldn't sleep with her in his arms. He felt her waking up and pretended to sleep. He instinctively knew she would move away from him if she knew he was awake. He felt her look at him and his skin felt on fire. She lay back down and he felt relieved. He wanted her in his arms. He was willing to deal with the discomfort of having her in his arms. His body was reacting in the crazy way as it normally does when she was near. He wanted to comfort her. She needed it now that Payal was ill. This was one of the two things they shared, the love of their daughters and their passion for each other. Even after their disastrous and short lived marriage he still couldn't curb his passion for her. He had not felt it for anyone else before her or since. He had initially thought that once he had her, his desire for her would be satisfied. But after they made love the first time, his passion for her had only increased. It wasn't perfect circumstances but it happened. And she gave all of herself to him. Even the very first time. She didn't let her pain stop her from showing him unrestrained passion. But that was a long time ago. It never even happened again in the time that they were married.

He knew that they were never meant to be together. She didn't fit into his life or his family. His family didn't approve of her. She was not good enough for them in status or education and to add insult to injury, he had married her without their knowledge and she was pregnant before marriage. For his family she had no redeeming qualities. They were willing to accept the girls but not her. They were glad the day she left the house. They only thing that they fought about is that she wouldn't give up her 6 month old babies. She showed tremendous grit and strength standing up to his family and him that day. If he wasn't that angry he would have probably admired her. But the loss of his children made him lose control. She had to run away and hide from him as he was beside himself.

He wished now things were different. Maybe if he had reacted differently, she would have agreed to stay and he would have had his daughters with him all the time. But now he was marrying Arpita. She fit in perfectly with his lifestyle and she was his parent's first choice. Their relationship up till now was platonic. He decided to wait till marriage. He had been attracted to her, she was a beauty but when he saw Aarti at the school play earlier, he was reminded again what real all consuming passion was. And now she was lying in his arms. She had fallen asleep again. He moved his hands to her head and rubbed his fingers through her soft beautiful hair. She always confused him. She was the littlest thing but she was such a strong woman. In the 3 years that they were separated, she never even asked him for help once. Despite the fact that she was on her own. She had no family, only Nanny lived with her and the children. Her only friend was Mansi and she had found a job in Dehli so she didn't see her so much anymore but she kept going strong and was a good mother to the girls.

He hadn't changed. He still believed love was only for fairy tales. He only believed in the physical. His parents had finally convinced him to get re-married. It wasn't important to him, but seeing as the girl was nice and the girls loved her, he was ok with it. But he didn't love her. And he didn't love Aarti either, so why was it that he was feeling like this. Why did he always lose complete control when she was near? After this, he decided, it would be back to normal. He wouldn't see her again. There was no need. When Payal was healthy again, he would forget about her again. Thus far he had been reluctant to set a wedding date, but now he decided he would tell his parents that he was ready.

"Mamma, Mamma" she heard vaguely. She opened her eyes and saw Payal looking at her from the hospital bed. She jumped up, forgetting where she was lying in an instant. She just needed to know that her daughter was ok.

"My baby, are you ok?"

"I'm thirsty, mamma."

She went to get water from the bedside table and gave it to her.

"Pappa, you are also here?"

"Yes, my angel was sick so where else would I be? How are you feeling now poppet."

"Fine, I want to go home now, pappa. I want to go to Palak."

"As soon as the doctor says it is fine, you can come home, sweety, Aarti said."

"I'll go find the doctor now ok, poppet" he said and kissed her on the forehead.

The doctor came and checked her and gave her the all clear. But she had to be monitored closely for the next couple of days. They were all happy that she was fine.

"Thank you for being here Yashji"

Back to the ji, he thought.

"I will take Payal home now."

"No, I will drive you."

"But my car..."

"I will have your car collected."

"Ok."

They drove in silence. Aarti sitting at the back seat with Payal. Payal was still weak so she was sleeping again."

When they reached her house, he was about to leave when Payal woke up.

"Pappa, pappa. Stay with me a little bit, please."

"No sweety, pappa has to go to work."

"My work is not more important than my child Aartiji" he said.

"I didn't say it was."

"Mamma, Pappa. Didi!" Palak stormed out the door.

"Didi, are you fine. Why were you in hospital so long?"

"The doctor said I had to stay, but I am home now and pappa is going to stay with us here at mamma's house" Payal beamed.

"Is it true pappa?" He nodded.

"Then come inside. Come see our room" and Palak proceeded to drag her father inside the house.

The girls were making the most of having their father home. Payal was in bed, giving instructions and Palak and Yash had to follow. When aarti came into their room, he was squashed into a tiny chair, having a tea party with Palak and his hair was tied up in various sections with pony bands. She burst out laughing. He looked a bit embarrassed.

"Mamma, what so funny"

"Nothing, Payal sweety, I was just thinking. A big shot company executive is helplessly at the mercy of two little monkeys. I should get a picture of this." She said laughing.

He loved the sound of her laughter. He hadn't heard it since before her pregnancy.

"What does that mean mamma?"

"It means, you should stop torturing your poor pappa and have some lunch. We can have a picnic lunch in here, so Payal does not have to get out of bed."

"A picnic, A picnic" the girls started chanting.

"Calm down now. After lunch, it is nap time, ok."

At that they both started pouting.

The four of them ate and then it was a battle to get them down for a nap.

"No, I don't want to nap." said a very drowsy Payal. "When I wake up, then Pappa will be gone."

"You know Pappa has to go work. He has already been with you the whole morning."

"I won't sleep." she pouted.

"Ok then, don't sleep. But I was going to ask Pappa to come around for supper later if he is not busy and to spend some time with you. But seeing as you don't want to sleep now, you will be too tired later. So I guess Pappa will have to have supper at his own house." She looked at them waiting for a response.

"Really Pappa, Will you come have supper with us." said Palak.

"Only if you are good and listen to Mamma."

"We will sleep."

"See you later my poppets" he kissed them and left for the door.

She walked him out and said,

"Thank you Yashji, you made their day. They have never been apart so long and it was really hard for them but you made it a fun day for them. I suggest, though that you take the pony bands out of your hair before you go into the office." she smiled.

"Oh, he said and tried to take them out.

"Let me help you."

He had to bend over so that she could reach his head. His face near her breasts. He had the urge to grab a nipple between his lips even over her clothes. He was getting hot all of a sudden and his mouth went dry.

"There we go. All done." she said and put her hands on his cheeks as she normally did with the girls and was about to kiss him. She stopped herself just in time. She dropped her hands immediately but their eyes stayed, riveted to each other for a long time. She came to her senses first and said

"Sorry, it was instinctive. I normally do that with the girls."

"Do you want me to bring something with for supper?"

"No, I will cook."

He nodded and left. She could kick herself. What must he thinking of her now. She just closed her eyes and decided she would not think of what just happened.

She was going to kiss him. To him it didn't matter that it would've been a peck on the lips like she gives the girls. He wanted to feel her lips on his. He was crazy. He had to remind himself that he was only here for his sick daughter and nothing else.

Yet he could hardly concentrate on his work. He was looking forward to going back there later. He had really enjoyed the time with them. Lunch was entertaining. For the first time, Aarti spoke to him and laughed with him and girls since he could remember. He wanted more of that.

But things don't always happen the way you plan. When he knocked on the door, Nanny opened for him. She was sitting and have tea with the principal. He could feel his anger rising.

"Yashji, you are back earlier than I thought."

"Clearly" he said.

"Hello, Mr. Scindiya."

Yash just gave a very brief nod.

"Yashji, Prashant just came to check up on us since the girls didn't go to school today."

"Are you telling me I pay so much money for a private school education, when they don't even own a phone? You must be a busy man, Mr. Dubey if you visit all the children's homes that are sick."

"I don't do it for all the parents." he said and the rest was implied.

They were staring at each other like 2 lions wanting to stake claim to a pride. She had to do something to diffuse the situation.

"Well thanks for popping in, Prashant."

"Keep me updated on Payal's progress, Aarti"

"I will, let me see you to the door."

The men nodded to each other in greeting.

Then it suddenly hit him. He had wondered why he had looked so familiar. He was the same Prashant that she had contemplated marrying. Had they been in contact all this time? Even when they were married? He wanted to confront her about it, but he didn't have the opportunity."

"Pappa, your'e back" Palak ran into her father's arms.

"I said I would be didn't I."

She nodded with the biggest smile on her face.

"Let's go to see Payal-Di"

"Yes, lets" he said

She completed supper and they had another picnic. She bathed and dressed them while he checked his e-mails and then he had to read them a story and they were fast asleep.

Again she was standing at the door watching them. All three of them were fast asleep on Payal's bed. They were both lying partly on his chest. She smiled at the beautiful picture they made. She loved them so much. That thought brought her out of her reverie. She loved him too. She never stopped. Despite how much he hurt her, she had never stopped loving him. She fled to her bedroom and closed the door. She sat on her bed with her head in her hands trying to come to terms with her new epiphany.

Why can't she stop? No matter what he does to her, says to her, she couldn't stop loving him. Was she some kind of masochist? Did she enjoy pain? Because that was all her love brought her? Lots of pain.

Flashback

She was on her way home from college when she saw the headline while stopping at a traffic light.

"22 Year Old Scindiya Heir Dies in a Horrific Ferrari Crash."

She was stunned. She couldn't move. The sound of incessant hooting brought her back to reality. She managed to make it home. She didn't know how. She sat in her room holding her phone in her shaking hand. She wanted to call but she couldn't. She was too scared about what she would find out. But it couldn't be him, surely she would have known if something so dreadful happened to him. Finally she called. It rang and rang and eventually went to voicemail. She lay down on her bed as her body convulsed in sobs. She didn't know how long she was lying there when she heard her phone ring. It was from his phone. She answered but didn't say anything.

"Baby, it's me. I am fine."

"But I saw the headlines."

"I thought as much. It was my twin brother Akash he said." his voice caught as he swallowed his tears.

"I want to see you. I want to see Yash, please."

"Meet me at the apartment in an hour."

If only she hadn't gone there that day, if his brother hadn't passed away. Their lives would have been so different. But she did and her actions that day changed her whole life.

oh wow! another wonderful update B! I loved the moment in the hospital filled with underlying desire, the want to prolong that contact after so long...

wow super one so excited to next part to see what well happen btw aarya

Chapter 5

She told her parents that she was going to help Mansi with a last minute project. They believed her as that was typical Mansi.

She couldn't get to the apartment fast enough. When he opened the door, she jumped on him and kissed him all over his face. He lifted her and she wrapped her legs around him. She wasn't about to let go of him anytime soon. She had tears of relief in her eyes. She was so happy to see, to feel him, to touch him.

"I wanted to die when I thought you were gone." she said through her tears still clinging to him.

"I'm fine sweetheart, but I'm glad you care so much."

He walked with her to the bedroom and lay with her on the bed, tightly in his arms

"I'm so sorry about your brother Yash. I didn't even know you had another brother besides Pankaj and Prateek."

"Yes, we weren't close anymore. He wasn't home much and he was much of a wild child. He did everything he possibly could to get to bauji. And I went to the office with my BMW and he came home and took the keys to the Ferrari, I don't know where he was off to. No one even knew he took the car till the police came to inform my parents. I was not at home so initially they also thought it was me."

"How horrible for them. They must be going through hell. How are you doing, baby?"

"I don't know Aarti. I don't know how I am supposed to feel. He was my brother and I loved him, but all we did in the last couple of years was fight." he was in tears.

"But why?"

"He considered me a sell-out."

"How do you mean." He took a deep breath.

"We have a family secret. Ma is not our biological mother. Bauji had an affair and Akash and I were the result. She didn't know he was married and when she found out, she was already pregnant. She didn't tell him that when she broke off their relationship. My mother kept us a secret till we were about 5 years old. We basically lived in abject poverty as she didn't even tell him about us. Then she developed ovarian cancer. She made Bauji promise to take care of us and treat us legitimate heirs before she died. He did that but Akash has always blamed him for Ma's death. Ma, also had a hard time coming to terms with her husband's betrayal and didn't always treat as well but that has changed for many years now and I have forgiven her but Akash didn't. As much as she tried, he wouldn't forgive her for her initial rejection and treatment of us. He resented Bhayia and Chote for having had the privilege of being born into the Scindiya fortune. He wanted me to feel the same as he did, but I couldn't. They were my family. Yes, I miss my mother and I went through a stage in my teens where I hated my father, but I moved on. I am considered by all as a legitimate son. I have worked hard and added value to the family business. I don't see why I should be ashamed of that. My last conversation with my brother almost turned in a fist fight. He called me a traitor and a coward as I wanted to stay with my family. And now he is gone and we can never make up. I can't tell him I am sorry." he cried in her arms. At home he didn't dare share this kind of emotion. There he was the strong silent go getter. He didn't show emotion, much like his father. He hadn't cried like this since he lost his mother.

She just held him till he was done. In fact he fell asleep in her arms. He hadn't slept for 3 days since he received the news. Luckily she had told her parents that she would sleep over at Mansi's.

He woke up much later, seeing the moonlight shining on her beautiful face. She looked angelic. What she did for him today meant so much, he would never be able to repay her. Suddenly, she moved and her eyes opened.

"Hello" she smiled.

He smiled back.

"You kept me here and you didn't even feed me. Do keep food here yet."

"Sorry sweetheart, not yet."

"Mushroom pizza then?" she said.

"Mushroom pizza" he said as he took his phone and called the pizzeria again.

"Thank you Yash. It was delicious." they were sitting on the bed and had just finished the pizza.

"So, you only come visit me to get pizza?"

"Yes." she giggled.

"And all I get is a thank you."

Her face became serious.

"No, tonight you get all of me" she said and she moved closer to him and kissed him. She started unbuttoning his shirt. She was new to this, and she was only doing to him what he had done to her before. She kissed him in his neck and down his chest, licking and sucking his nipples. She pushed him down on the bed and continued kissing and he kissed her back passionately.

"Make love to me Yash"

"Are you sure, Aarti"

"Make love to me please Yash. I want it more than anything."

He turned her so that she was underneath him now. He lifted the dress that she was wearing over her head. His kisses were driving her crazy. He removed her bra and plundered her beautiful breasts. Her passionate moans, spurring him on. He put his hand in her panties and touch her where she had never been touched before. The pleasure was overwhelming and she let out and even louder moan. He continued kissing her and rubbing her till she felt a sensation that she could not control. She screamed his name.

"No Yash, what is happening? I can't ..." and then she screamed as she found her pleasurable release. Now he knew she was ready. She lifted her hips as he removed her panties. He quickly removed his clothes. She stared at him hungrily. He was beautiful. Her eyes found his erect manhood. She let out a gasp. She felt nervous and excited. He came back on the bed and hovered over her. She didn't know why she did it but she lifted her hips. He laughed at her eagerness.

"Are you sure, baby?"

"Yes, please, yes!"

And he plunged into her. She knew there would be pain but it was worse than she expected. She screamed and tears came to her eyes. He didn't move.

"Are you ok my love? Is it very painful?"

"Yes. Why do people do this Yash. It hurts so much."

"It gets better I promise."

She smiled and said, "I believe you"

He started moving slowly. And it was still painful and then all of a sudden it changed. It was more than just better. It was the best feeling ever. She found his rhythm and moved with him. And again she felt that same sensation.

"It's happening again, Yash. It's happening again."

"Yes, darling. Just let it happen." and she did and he also did. And finally they lay there gasping for breath and completely satisfied.

When they had finally calmed down he asked.

"Bath or shower. What do you prefer?"

"I shower at home." She said lazily.

He left the bed and went to the bathroom. He came back and carried her to the shower. She didn't want to open he eyes.

"Come on, don't be lazy. Get in the shower, he said and put her down.

She stepped in the shower and he stepped in behind her.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Joining you" he smiled. Her innocence was refreshing."

"Why"

"I want to help you get clean."

"I can do it on my own."

"I know that. But I want to do it."

"Ok" she said uncertainly.

He soaped the facecloth and started washing her. Lingering in certain strategic placed. Driving her wild. She was standing with her back to him.

"Yash, how long before one can do it again."

"Do what?" he teased.

"Don't be obtuse. You know what?" he laughed. Even now she is so cheeky

"Do you want to do it again?"

"I do. Does that make me a terrible person?"

"Yes, you are a terrible, terrible person. And I am going to punish you. He pulled her close to him and she felt him in back.

"You too?"

"Yes" he pushed her against the wall and turned her around and mounted her on him. And he brought her to new and glorious heights."

They were lying in bed together. He felt guilty as he still couldn't give her what she wanted. But she was the one that wanted to see him. She was the one that started this. She couldn't hold him responsible. They didn't even use any protection.

"Aarti, nothing has changed. I still feel the same way about relationships and marriage. I hope you don't expect anything of me because of what happened?"

Luckily she was lying in his arm, facing away from him. She swallowed hard to keep the tear at bay.

"I know she said."

"Are you sure about that."

She jumped up and started to get dressed. He sat up and asked.

"And now what?"

"I am leaving."

"Aarti..."

"No Yash. You made your feelings clear. You are so scared that I would ask you for something that you are not prepared to give. So isn't this how it is done. The one night stand thing. No sleeping no cuddling, just sex and then you leave."

"Where are you going?"

"Don't concern yourself."

"You are being unreasonable."

"I am not unreasonable and I am not a fool. I didn't come here planning this. But I don't regret what happened. I wanted it. I love you and I went into this with my eyes open. I don't expect anything from you Yash. Nothing. So relax. Your life will remain the same."

"We didn't use protection." he didn't even acknowledge that she told him that she loved him.

"And?"

"You could have gotten pregnant"

"Oh no, I didn't know that. Would you like to explain the birds and the bees to me now?" she said sarcastically.

She left the bedroom and he followed her.

She was looking for something throwing things around.

"What are you looking for?"

"My keys, where are my keys?" she shouted.

"You are not driving anywhere in your condition."

"I am not staying here."

"Aarti. If you didn't expect anything why are you so upset?"

"You won't understand. You don't believe in love remember."

"What happens now?"

"I go my way and you go yours." she said.

She saw her keys but he got it before she got to it.

"Give it me Yash. I want to go."

"No. my brother just died in a car accident, I can't let you go like this."

"I feel so special, you don't want me to die." She wished the earth would just swallow her in. She gave everything to this man. And still he was a cold callous monster. Why, why does she keep doing this? She calmed down. It wasn't his fault. It was hers. She knew, so she had no right to be upset. But how do you tell your heart not to break.

"I'm tired. Do you have a blanket and pillow for me? I will sleep on the couch."

"No, you can take the bed."

"No! I will sleep on the couch."

He went to fetch the blanket and pillow for her.

"Aarti, what if there is a baby?"

"As I said. Don't concern yourself."

"Aarti, I grew up without a father for 5 years and I won't let that happen to any child of mine."

"Then I will have an abortion because I don't want any part of you!"

He grabbed her arm.

"Aarti if you do that I will kill you with my bare hands." the intensity with which he said it scared her.

She finally just sank down on the couch in shear emotional exhaustion.

"Leave Yash. Please just leave me. I can't do this anymore. I shouldn't have come here. I know. I know everything but we can't turn back what happened. If we could, I would never have wanted to have met you."

"I feel the same" he said and went to his bedroom with her car keys.

amazing one super so excited to next one to see how aarya well be back togother

Amazayn updt dear i just love it. Can't wait 4 the nxt updt plz continue soon.

Interesting 2 updates. So Aarti knew all along that Yash just wanted to sleep with her , but she kept hoping he'd reciprocate her feelings somehow so she eventually more than willingly gave in, without protection, hoping to awaken love in Yash? Aagrh! Aarti is acting damn and annoying, goes against her gut feeling, lying to her parents all for nothing. Waiting to see the consequences.

Amazing work B loved both updates ⭐️ cont soon

B thank you for giving two great chapters. What was Arti thinking giving herself away to Yash when she was not sure whether he would reciprocate. Hard hearted Yash not allowing his feelings to soften him and allow his love to reciprocate and give what Arti most desires. Waiting to see what will happen next.