Chapter ten
The day after their engagement Savatri took Aarti to the temple to offer prays on their way out Aarti who had momentary gotten separated from her mamma turned to find her and bump into someone "Sorry" said Aarti
"Beta Aarti beta remember me" said the lady
"Ji Namaste Radha auntie I am so happy to see you" and she bend and touched her feet then she heard Akash's voice "Well look who it is young JKR" and he ruffled her head
"Namaste Akash bhai" she smiled at him
Savatri who saw the strange young man smiling and touching Aarti head she walked up to them "Aarti who is this?"
Radha heard her voice and turned towards her shocked "Savatri "
"Radha is it really you?" said Savatri shock registered in her voice Tears forming in her eyes.
"Savi my friend, my sister yes it is me. I know age has changed my appearance but I am the same Radha from school, and collage." And both ladies hugged each other crying.
"Radha you don't look all that different still as beautiful as ever" laughed Savatri
"And look at you sexy and beautiful Veer jiija must be one happy man" teased Radha
Savi blushed because Aarti and the young man were observing them carefully.
"Ma you know Mrs Veer Aarti employer?"
"Savi you are Aarti's employer?"
"Well actually Radha Aarti is my daughter the baby I lost all those years ago god sent her back to us"
Said a tearful Savi hugging and Kissing Aarti's forehead she said "How do you know my Aarti?"
"What Aarti is your child" Radha looked at Akash "what a small world" she said and proudly told her how they met "Akash is my son and he met Veer at the garage he works at and heard him speaking about wanting a good girl for your maid and Akash thought of Aarti."
"Is this your second son" Savatri looked at the handsome tall man he resembled both Radha and SP unlike Yash who looked more like his father and dada ji.
"Yes this is my beta Akash" said a proud Radha Akash bent and touched Savi feet "Namaste maasi I have heard a lot about you from ma, and Shoba maasi"
"Shoba you are in contact with her?'
"Yes Savatri I will tell later, I think Aarti beta is confused at our behaviour" she teased smiling fondly at the girl, who had a look of wonder, amusement, and curiosity reflected in her eyes.
Savatri said "Aarti beta she is Yash's biological mother, your future saas."
Radha was shocked "My Yash's future wife. My Yash is getting married to your daughter. You are in contact with my boy? How my child is, is he okay, is he a good boy?" she questioned.
"Radha relax lets us go somewhere and talk."
They went to a small nearby restaurant and ordered tea, snacks and caught up on everything regarding their lives since Radha was forced to divorce SP and leave a baby Yash; how Aarti was taken away from her parents. Savitri told about how both Veer and she became Yash surrogate parents how much he loves his dada ji. Savatri even told about SP and G3 but Radha and Akash said they read enough about him in the newspapers. Savitri invited them to the wedding and all the pre, and post wedding rituals, she told them to come and spend a few days with them as their guest that Veer would be so happy, and Yash would have a chance to meet them. Radha also told her about their two friends Shoba and Dubey were. Savatri was so excited she wanted to meet them now and begged Radha to take her to which she happily agreed.
They arrived at the colony where Radha and Shoba lived, after Radha took them to her modest home and offered juice then they went to surprise Shoba; Dubey was also home he was not feeling well today.
Shoba heard the knock on her door and heard Radha call out when she checked she was shocked to see her old friend Savatri with Radha. Shoba held on to Savi and cried saying I never thought that we will ever meet again in this life time. Dubey became curious and went to the entrance he saw his Shoba holding on to a well dress lady and a young well dressed beautiful girl standing there with Akash, and Radha. "Savitri my friend, my sister how are you, how is Veer jiija?"
"Dubey interjected only Shoba you recognise what about me" Making a childish face he came and hugged Savatri
"Hello jiija how are you I see you have lost some of your hair" she teased "But still as handsome as ever"
"Come in have a seat let me get you something to eat, and drink" said a happy Shoba
Dubey said " I can't believe we have been back here in Bhopal for the last two years and we have not met until today "Who is this lovely young lady with you your daughter?"
"Yes this is my Aarti" and both she told how Aarti was kidnapped at ten months, and where she was left in the orphanage for seventeen plus years, and Radha told of the events leading to her being reunited with Aarti .
"Radha this is the girl Prashant told us about the one who helped you? He was quite taken in by you, your courage, kindness and beauty"
"Yes she is and Shoba Behan she is engaged to my Yashu, they will be married the day after tomorrow." Replied a proud Radha
"Yes Shoba di and jiija I want you all there for everything please say you will come with your family Radha told me you have another son Prateek is his name." smiled Savatri "Veer will be so happy to see you after all these years"
They all continued chatting then Savatri and Aarti took their leave for some shopping at the mall they met Yash, his dada ji, and Veer they all went to select the wedding clothes, and jewellery for the couple, gifts for the family members. Savatri told about their morning how she met her old collage friend at the temple, and went to her home, she also told how she invited them for the wedding an all the rituals that they will be staying with them until after all the post wedding functions. Yash was happy for his saas because he had never heard her speak with so much joy in her voice except when it comes to Aarti.
When they were alone together Savatri told Veer that it was Shoba, Dubey, their two sons, Radha and her younger son Akash who incidentally is the one who spoke to him about the job for Aarti.
"Really Savi I thought he reminded me of someone but for the life of me I could not figure out who, he seems to be a nice young man" he explained
"I want to surprise Yash tonight" said Savi
"OH he won't be the only one Suraj and uncle ji will be there also" replied Veer after shopping all went to their homes for the much needed rest before the celebrations begin.
The senior Singh couple informed all their relatives about Aarti's return and her wedding all who lived close and could make it on time came out of curiosity to have their fill of this young girl who is the only heir of the Singh fortune who bumped out Aaman and Mansi form their supposed inheritance.
On the Scindhias side Yash's step mother G3, and his dadi ji were least bother to make an appearance they both said that their prior commitments to priority over his wedding that they will met the girl when they return; but some curious relative made an appearance.
Mansi was so happy she helped her Aarti di get ready and Savi and dadi ji came to inspect the finishes product Mansi tends to go overboard with the makeup and jewellery but somehow Aarti was able to stop her.
The guest had started to arrive and Veer and his bauji had their hands full making them comfortable in the guest rooms. Radha, Akash, and the Dubeys arrived. Savi and Veer welcomed them they made the necessary introductions. The senior Singh couple were shocked Radha here and she has another son, they were both worried and curious about the Scindhias reaction to this new development.
The Scindhias and their guest arrived all were welcome by the Singhs Yash was looking for his Aarti but she was nowhere to be seen, Aaman and Mansi started to tease him with his two younger sisters joining in.
Radha looked at her eldest son with tears in her eyes Akash comforted her and urged her to go forward, Savi came and also urged her forward "You have nothing to fear Di we are here for you" she said with a reassuring smile.
Suraj experienced an old familiar sensation something he never forgot turn and looked around then he notices a tall shapely lady with long black hair which was opened flowing down her back, he felt something familiar but her back was to him, some unknown pull was making him walk across to her she was talking to a very handsome young man. The young man noticed him walking towards then and told the lady who turn around Suraj was shocked it was her his Radha or was he dreaming after twenty years here she is no it could not be he had tried finding her for so many years may be to ease his guilty conscious or may be because he realized too late how much she means to him, and just how much he loves her.
Before he could say anything his father said "Radha bahu it is you is it really you here of all places and times, at Yash's wedding and who is this young man?"
Yash heard and came to find out what was happening
Suraj said "Radha here bauji am I dreaming Radha is here."
"Dada ji, bauji is she my ma?" asked a stunned Yash
"Yes Yash beta I am your ma " she smiled and open her arm to welcome Yash who went into her open arms and hugged her crying like a small boy.
Aarti was at the top of the stairs watching down at the scene she too had tears in her eyes.
When Yash composed himself the first things he asked was "why did you leave me why did you not take me with you why did you stay away from me all these years why did you not contact me ??? Did you not love me was I a bad baby?"
Radha also had tears running down her cheeks
"Yash beta it is not your ma fault she was forced to leave you behind and go and never contact you all she did was follow orders" said Suraj
"Whose orders?'
"Mine I was young and stupid and I made the worst mistakes of my life back then" replied Suraj
This did not come as a surprise to Yash because his dada ji, uncle Veer, and auntie Savatri had already told him about his parents history; but it did not lessen the emotional pain he was facing.
"Bahu who is this young man?"
"Akash got greet you bhayia, bauji, and dadaji"
"My son I have another son and you did not inform me."
"Another grandson, another Scindhia heir bahu and you kept him to yourself" said a disappointed elder Scindhia
"Why should I of told you of his existence so that you could take him away from me too" Radha replied
Akash said "I am not your Scindhia heir I don't want any part of your money my ma and I are fine without it "looking straight into the eyes of his grandfather then his father. They recognized that air of defiance Yash was another living example just like their father.
"Akash behave yourself don't be rude to your elders" chided Radha then turn to the Scindhia men "He is right we don't want any part of your money or business"
"Look everyone relax it is my wedding and I got the greatest gift my ma and brother that I knew nothing off is here to celebrate with me, so no fighting" said Yash looking at the other three Scindhia men his younger brother looked like he was ready to do a battle of words with their dada ji, and bauji
Neda and Paridhi felt that they were being ignored enough so they came forward and introduced themselves "Namaste Radha ma, and Akash bhayia we are Neda, and Paridhi G3's daughters" they smiled and bend down to touch their feet Radha give her blessings Akash watched them closely G3's daughters his half sisters part of him wanted to love them but the other part said should he trust them they may be just as their ma, scheming and untrustworthy.
"Namaste girls" he answered
The girls said they want to meet their Bhabhi and the left with Mansi they met Aarti standing at the top of the stairs and escorted her down.
Yash looked up he was mesmerized by the vision of beauty which is his Aarti dressed simply in a light yellow with gold beads and embroidery long anarkali dress with long sleeves and open front skirt exposing the beautifully embroidered matching pants underneath. And her dupatta covering her head, her long flowing hair opened with large waves cascading down her back; she had on a pair of gold bangles, earrings with matching chain and mang tika; very light make up, payals, and high heel sandals
Yash was awed his mouth slightly opened, eyes shining with admiration, and pride looking at his future wife who is also a good friend.
Aaman "Man close your mouth you are inviting flies"
"Aaman shut up let me admire my beauty in peace" Yash said moving forward to take Aarti's hand and kiss it she blushed full on red face did not expect that reaction from Yash the girls all giggled, and commented how romantic leading to her becoming more embarrassed.
The guests who knew and remembered her great grand mother commented how she looks just like a young version of the lady.
Shoba looked at Aarti carefully and commented that there is a familiarity about her then Dubey commented "yes she resembles the photo of both your ma and grand ma. Shoba after all you are the daughter of Mrs Singh Hals sister"
"Hush Ji they don't know that" gesturing to the Singh family "and I would like it to remain so"
Aarti took the blessing of the adults and the rituals begun followed by dinner with entertainment and lots of dancing after.
Yash never left Aarti's side and she was grateful because all this was new and she felt out of her element he held her hand when she needed reassuring smiled his encouragement during taxing conversations, and he was rewarded with a beaming smile and whispered thank you.
Yash danced with only her but allowed Akash, Aaman, and Prashant to dance with her.
Prashant was smitten with Neda and Prateek like the young funny Paridhi.
Akash kept his eye on how his father kept trying to get comfortable with his ma but she kept glaring at him and giving one word answer to his questions.
The following day was the haldi and mehndi ceremonies Aarti's grandparents hired traditional groups to perform at these functions. The maids kept commenting how lucky Aarti is to have found a loving wealthy family; they heard how Yash will be living with them the young one started dreaming about him because all knows of his father and grand father's reputation and the apple don't fall far from the tree.
During the haldi ceremony Yash kept peeping through the curtains separating then in the tent he wanted to admire his beauty but his naughty sisters and Mansi kept blocking his view and they kept teasing him laughing and encouraging the other female relatives to join them in their fun. For the rest of the day he tried by sending her notes and cholates, calling on her cell but evil Mansi had the darn thing and kept teasing him.
Finally mehndi time he would get to see her but no again those imps kept him away and to make matters worse the men decided to have their own party and dragged him along all was having a good time but he was miserable. Yash sneaked out and made his way to his girl it was dinner time and he wanted to feed his girl but he met the wall of Radha ma, Shoba auntie, and Savatri auntie who shook their head denying him access to Aarti but he won them over with his cute little boy look with lost puppy eyes who could resist that look so he went and sat in front of Aarti and happily fed her.
After Aarti washed out the mehndi it became a lovely shade of red the pattern was beautiful and it made her hands look exquisite Yash was anxious to find his name in the complicated design but he need not worry because it was in the centre of her palm.
The wedding was splendid Aarti was escorted to the mandap by her mother and her new aunties, and Mansi Yash was happy and a bit nervous when he saw her coming down the stairs he got up and went to the bottom of the staircase took her hand kissed it and continue to hold it and escort her into the mandap. They held hands and smiled to each other throughout the ceremony.
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