Part B
After both mother and son composed themselves Aarti and Prateek joined in for a family hug; then Ansh not finding the adults in the living room came looking for them and found all in a group hug "I want huggy too"
"Come papa's champ for your hug and kissy" said Yash
"Ansh do you know who G3 ma is?'
"Yes papa she is your mama and my dadiji but since I have always called her nani ji may I continue calling her so, and Prateek is my chachu but I am accustom calling him mamaji"
"Your mama told nah" said Yash
Ansh nodded his head "Yes papa. Are you happy papa you finally found your mama and your younger brother I wished I had a younger brother"
"Ansh what are you saying you want to be a big brother and not mama's only boy" said Aarti trying to hide her embarrassment
"Anshu your mama and I think about your wish" replied a smiling Yash already think about ways to romancing his wife.
G3 laughed "My Anshu is a smart little boy just like you Yash beta, and very naughty like both Pankaj and Prateek."
"Ma I want to tell Pankaj bhayia as soon as possible about you he too missed you a lot and never believed the lies dadaji and dadi ji told us about you and why you suddenly left us. Radha ma always told us to believe that one day when the time is right we will find our ma again; and she was right. But I don't understand you are my Aarti's ma were you present at our wedding"
"Beta I am the one who give her away to you" she laughed
Yash sat back remembering his wedding to Aarti also G3 filled him in on little details
Flashback six years past Aarya's meeting and wedding
Aarti was a young girl fresh out of law school working for her ex professor who is Radha's older brother; he choose the brilliant young student because he saw the potential in her to be a success.
While visiting her brother Radha bumped into Aarti after much apologising on Aarti part she noticed the beautiful lady staring at her "Beta I know you from somewhere what is your name?"
"Aarti Sharma auntie?"
"Aarti Sharma" Radha repeated "I heard that name before but where. Who are your parents beta?"
"I am an orphan auntie"
Radha looked at the beautiful girl and said "That is where I know you from XYZ orphanage in Bhopal you are G3 little girl"
"You know ma auntie?"
"Yes we met through the orphanage she is a remarkable designer and seamstress; how is she these days"
"Ma is okay auntie"
"Beta I have not seen her in a while could you please give me her number and here take mine, by the way my name is Radha Scindhia I am your boss younger sister I hope my bhayia is kind to you."
"Sure auntie and yes Sir is a kind boss"
That very evening before Aarti got home Radha had called G3 and told that Aarti would be perfect for Yash that she would speak to the family and convince them with the help of her brother.
Radha begun her plan it was a difficult road but with her brother's help she convinced her in laws once they were convinced SP was a walk over.
G3 decided that it was time to tell Prateek the truth and share her past with her daughter; she told about Radha's proposal for Yash and Aarti to be married.
Aarti recognised that this was important to her ma so she accepted the marriage offer.
Arrangements were made for the first meeting of Aarya at the SM. Radha's brother accompanied Aarti and G3 who disguised herself with a wig and glasses plus she pulled the pallu over her face. When she was introduced, Radha said that she is Aarti foster mother from the orphanage and that her name is Shoba, it was part of her tradition to keep her face covered when the elders raised eyebrows in her direction.
G3 had re-entered her former home in twenty plus years, the dcor was different it now reflected the wealth the family had acquire over the years. There were more servants now; but she recognised the two older ones as the ones who worked there when she lived there. They accompanied a young pregnant lady with the refreshments trays Pankaj's wife she recognised her Vidhi that is her name. Then she saw her sons Pankaj and Yash walk towards them greeted them then SP made the introductions and they took their seats.
Aarti of course recognised Mr Yash Scindhia when ma told her about the proposal she went secondary school with him Mr Big Shot all the girls drool over him, handsome, talented and popular, he had no time for poor orphan Aarti.
Yash had recognised Aarti from the photo Radha ma had shown him Miss Junior JKR with a hockey stick no wonder she is a lawyer today always studying or talking your ears off before she attacked with her hockey stick.
His hidden secret was he liked her from back then she was cute and showing promise of becoming a beautiful, sexy woman as an adult and yes he was correct she is beautiful and sexy. Yash was standing on the staircase when they arrived and he had his fill of staring at this beauty.
The elders did their talking while Yash covertly looked at Aarti on a few occasions they found themselves looking right into each other eyes and smiled.
The elders were to busy with the pundit finding a good day for the engagement and wedding to notice them but Vidhi and Pankaj noticed. Vidhi spoke to Aarti while Pankaj tried explaining to Yash not to stare or let the elders catch him doing so.
Finally, Dadiji suggested for Vidhi to take Aarya to the area where there is the indoor pool so they can speak for a few minutes.
Yash spoke first "Hello Miss JKR you have grown up into a beautiful woman, are you still aggressive "he smiled
"Only when I need to be" she smiled back "Still have girls throwing themselves at your feet"
"I can't help it if I am handsome" he flashed a bright winning smile
"And you are so modest to refuse their attention" Aarti smiled back
"Hey I try to make all happy, just being a good citizen God give me this gift"
"Oh My god you really are full of yourself. You really believe you are god gift to all women"
"I am young and enjoying myself there is no crime in that"
"Well soon you will be married so get use to controlling yourself"
"Going to be my ball and chain are you, the little woman who controls her man??"
"Thank you for informing me that you are a wild child that needs controlling, I will remember to bring my hockey stick"
"Ouch planning to beat your husband just remember not on the face or the honey maker"
"Honey maker? What Honey maker"
Yash smiled and came close to her looked around to see if anyone was watching them then whispered close to her ear what is the honey maker which left Aarti red as a tomato and looking nervously around, she was breathless.
"Cat cut your tongue my beauty no smart comebacks"
"You are a shameless man"
I know and you are going to be my wife for life I just can't wait to tease you and of course other things"
Aarti had her mouth open to say something but nothing came out so she stamped her foot out of frustration she so wanted to wipe the silly grin from his face just wait until they are married she would show him a thing of two.
Yash observed everything about her how cute she looked in her angry look her beautiful eyes flashing anger at him, the pout of her lips; he found that he wants to kiss those lips to taste her cherry coloured lips, and explore her mouth just like he fantasise all those years ago in high school.
"Hello mister are you done gawking at me it is bad manners you know to look at a strange girl like that"
"True but you are not a stranger to me and soon you will be my wife and mother of my children"
Aarti opened her mouth to give him a fitting answer but shyness and nervousness at the thought of her being married to this handsome devil with images of her pregnant stopped her she once again became red all over like a tomato.
Thank god she was saved by Vidhi Bhabhi "Excuse me time to go back to the lounge Aarti your ma is ready to leave"
"Okay Bhabhi I am coming"
"Bhabhi bad timing our conversation was now becoming very interesting" complained Yash
Vidhi "Bhayia you will have all your married life to talk so stop your whining" she smiled back.
A week later the roka and engagement were held at the SM G3 once again wore her disguise and had her face covered. The matron and staff of the orphanage who loved, and respected both G3 and Aarti accompanied them. Even a Young Prateek was there he had on glasses his hair and beard long. Prateek wanted to see his father and family close up he heard about them from his ma and he had met Radha ma who is very nice to him.
Aarti looked like a princess dressed in her yellow lehenga choli with matching dupatta designed by G3 it was a mixture of both modern with traditional. One of the girls from the orphanage Mansi who works with G3 did Aarti's make up and hairstyle.
When Yash saw her his again gawked with his mouth open and Pankaj and their youngest brother Akash begun teasing him "Bhayia stop catching flies Bhabhi will think you are retarded close your mouth"
"Yes Yash Aarti's foster ma and their guest will think you are mental and we are cheating them "
"Oh shut up you two can't you recognise that I am admiring my beautiful wife"
"Bhayia she is not your wife yet, and if you continue admiring her so closely she may run to the hills far away from you" teased Akask.
Aarti and Prateek were standing close together "Didi look at my brothers do I resemble them, and my papa watch how he is listening to dadaji he looks like he will obey dadaji to the grave. Oh look that is dadi ji and buaji they look mean watch how they are looking at us and whispering something"
"Prateek even we are looking and whispering about them" replied Aarti.
The women came towards Aarti "Betie you look so beautiful "said dadiji
Aarti bent and took their blessing
"Who is this young man?" asked buaji looking directly at Prateek
"This is my younger brother Prateek" replied Aarti
Prateek bent and touched the women feet "Bless you said dadi and bua barely said anything to him.
G3 who was speaking with both Radha and Vidhi said Namaste
Dadaiji "It is time for the ceremony come here Yash beta" in her loud commanding voice.
The ceremony started with Radha doing her part for Yash and G3 did her part for Aarti, then Aarya exchanged rings. Bua and dadaiji shamefully took Yash's hand to look at the ring their eyes opened wide when they saw it was an expensive tasteful ring with diamonds. I hope Shoba ji we did not put you in any expense" said buaji
Radha answered "jiji Shoba ji [G3} is a clothing designer and an accomplished business woman Aarti is her daughter of course she will want the best for her betie"
"And yet they live in the orphanage" said a sarcastic bua
Maybe we don't like to flaunt our wealth" was Prateek's reply
Yash and his brothers smiled, Pankaj thought this boy has spunk. SP looked at the long haired young man and smiled Maya has met her match he thought.
Dadaji answered "Young man when one has money we must use and enjoy it owning beautiful material things is our right it commands respect, and enhance our social standings. Your Aarti will be known and accepted as a Scindhia bahu wife of Yash SP Scindhia the future CEO of Scindhia Enterprise Limited a multinational company" in a proud dismissive voice.
Prateek was ready with an answer but G3 placed her hand on his to stop him. Aarti looked at her future father in law the man did not dare contradict his father he only looked and smiled.
After dinner was served and then the party begun in full swing the Scindhias spent a lot on this affair with food, drink, and entertainment.
Prateek came to Aarti and whispered "If they spent this much for the engagement how is the wedding going to be?"
Yash who was lurking close by answered "My dadaji and dadiji like showing off their wealth it is their nature even if we complain they won't listen to us so just enjoy. I have given up on complaining years ago so basically I live my life how I want to but do comprise to keep peace in the family. Hello I am Yash but you know that already and you are?? " extending his hand towards the younger man
"Prateek Aarti's friend" extending his own hand for the handshake.
During the party G3 made sure and kept out of the Scindhias way but she did explore her former home unnoticed, observing the changes made all reflecting their wealth. G3 heard a woman's voice crying and she went to investigate it was Vidhi Maya had scolded the pregnant young woman for not arranging some thing or the other. G3 had flash backs of herself being insulted by both mother and daughter in this very same room. G3 went towards the young lady and offered her some comfort which Vidhi accepted.
"Auntie you here do you need something?"
"No beta I was looking for a washroom and heard you crying so I came to find out if you are okay"
"I am okay auntie"
G3 "Beta I can see you are not okay"
"I am tired, my feet are swollen and paining"
"And you must not complain because you are not the only pregnant woman in the world you still have a family to care for and maintain their respect. That when a girl is married her priority is her husband and his family not herself."
Vidhi looked confused at the lady with her face covered how did she know what buaji and dadiji repeats to her. G3 said "I have heard the same from my former in laws and I was treated just as badly how far along are you?"
"I am in my last month and the wedding is next week there is still so much to do"
"Beta don't stress yourself before we have to visit you in hospital instead of having a wedding I will speak to Radha ji and see how much I can help okay beta"
"Ji auntie you know Radha ma"
"We have met several time before she is a nice, kind lady. This is your second baby beta I know it is not easy to care for a young child and be pregnant especially in a family like this"
Vidhi felt comfortable speaking to this kind lady she was similar to Radha ma who tried her best to shield her against the elder Scindhia ladies. Vidhi vowed that she too will do the same for Aarti because she already her the ladies speaking that they are only accepting the poor orphan because Radha's brother said that she is brilliant and would be a successful lawyer in the near future bring fame to their family. Plus Aarti is tall and beautiful all other would be jealous of Yash.
hi all sorry for the mistakes 😆 will continue soon must answer all the lovely encouraging comments 😆
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