A new short story part 12 page 11 updated 10/12/17 - Page 8

Chapter 10

Yash wanted to spend some private time with his Aarti but he also had to respect the family and keep their respect by mingling with the guest, he made sure to keep his lady at his side at all times. They spoke to some of his father's business partners' and their family, the young ladies did not hide their disappointment that Yash was now off the market. Some of them bold facedly commented about Aarti's simplicity or her darker than Yash's complexion to which Yash said my wife is not obsessed with skin bleachers or expensive makeup she is a natural beauty and I love her just as she is.

Aarti felt so proud of Yash he held her close to him kept her in the conversation showed her off to his friends. Aarti did her part she spoke with confidence smiled with all no one knew just how nervous she felt or shy when the men kept looking at her and complimenting her looks and style. Aarti looked gorgeous in her black with white/sliver embroidery fitted bodice and flowing skirt of her long Anarkali.

The celebrations came to an end with Aarti and Yash standing at the exit thanking all for attending. Finally, Yash walked his lady to her room one last passionate kiss at the door because Pari came and begun teasing them. Of course, bua had to make her final round and ensure Yash went to his room.

The wedding day started off with Aarti's relative arranging a pooja for the happy engaged couple they wanted them to sit and give thanks to the family's deity asking for a happy married life and be blessed with healthy children.

SP and Radha told a protesting Yash that he should co-operate that this was their way of blessing them without actually doing the act of touching them even if it is just tradition on their part as Aarti's family it is their right and we all know it is just to show society that they approve of the marriage.

Aarti's dadiji give her a jewellery set to wear for the pooja and her nani give her a beautiful pink lehenga choli with matching dupatta.

During the pooja Aarti's dada ji and his family presented expensive jewellery and gifts to the Scindhas as dowry even her nana ji and his family also give gifts to the Scindhias

When Yash was about to protest his bauji said thanks to the families and Radha whispered in Yash's ear to keep quiet and accept the gifts. Aarya was speaking to each other with their eyes Aarti want Yash to stay calm and that they will deal with this situation together after their marriage.

After the pooja the couple was sent to rest in their respective room but that did not stop Yash from texting his love expressing his anger and frustration about the behaviour of her relatives. Aarti tried to reason with Yash that this is a society wedding that relatives were uploading on the social media sites plus someone had invited a few media person because this was a hot society gossip one of the wealthiest bachelor in south Asia was getting married. Aarti further add for them not to cause a scandal and embarrass his parents, that after the marriage and all the post rituals they will deal with this with his parents and if bauji agrees to return the gifts then they will, but they won't go against his wishes after all he is their elder.

The time came for wedding Aarti dressed in a magenta lehenga choli with matching chunri which was heavily embroidered with silver thread and white beads. Both Radha ma and Aarti's dadi came they gave her bangles, and chains together with her bridal jewellery. Aarti's hand had so many gold bangles with diamonds they looked amazing she wore gold anklets gifted by Yash.

Paridhi and Vidhi did her hair and makeup her hair was combed in a high one plait with gold thread interlacing the plait then it was rolled and pined into a bun and finally small white flowers were added to finish the look.

With all the heavy bridal clothing and jewellery Aarti had no choice but to walk slowly to the mandap she was escorted by the kids and ladies from the orphanage along with Paridhi who formed an honour guard to the mandap. The younger kids sprinkled rose petals in front of aarti as she walked towards her handsome prince.

Yash looked handsome, regal like a prince in his matching wedding outfit and jewellery. His head wear was also matching and had a gold with diamond jewellery pinned in the front. Yash stood with his brothers looking nervous but when he saw his Aarti that changed a bright smile replaced his nervous look and he went forward to hold his lady's hand he knelt before a shy blushing Aarti and kissed her hands then he placed his hands around her waist and escorted her the few remaining meters to the mandap. The guest just looked, gasped and whispered among themselves.

The wedding was held in the front yard/garden of SM it was decorated like a mini place with flowers, lights different types of water features and some plants sculptures to resemble swans and doves.

The wedding rituals begun Yash decided that he will hold his lady's hand during the rituals his brothers teased him that the kanyadaan has not happened as yet and if he thinks Aarti Bhabhi will get up and run away.

There was a bit of confusion about who will give Aarti away her Dadaji and dadi came forward as she is their dead son's only child so they have the full right. While aarti kept looking at Shoba ma she wanted her to do this ritual as she is the only mother that Aarti knows.

Yash could not keep quiet when he saw his girl's hurt eyes "Shoba ma you come too they are her grandparents but you are her mother who brought her up with so much love and shaped her into the amazing woman is now.

To avoid a scene the old grandparents had to allow Shoba to perform the ritual with them because news had already spread that Aarti was an orphan who grew up in the orphanage ran by Shoba. Questions were being raised why did this happen when she has rich relatives, and looks were being given to these relatives demanding answers, what was all this show and pomp on their part.

Time came for the vows the happy couple did their walk around the fire holding hands. Final part sindoor and mangalsutra then they took the blessing of their elder

Chapter 11

After the wedding a grand reception was held in the back yard of SM. Aarti and Yash changed their wedding dress into something more comfortable. Aarti wore a beautiful light yellow off the shoulder western long dress the top fitting her curves with the skirt loosely flowing down her waist hip and legs.

Yash wore a black tux with a white shirt and black tie. When they entered the reception area all eyes turned to look at the happy couple they looked stunning Akash welcomed them and the guest with a few jokes and lots of teasing which had Aarti blushing Yash laughing and playfully trying to punch Akash, the guests were enjoying the fun and some of them to also joined in the teasing. Yash took his wife's hand and lead her to their table where his family, Shoba ma and both sets of her grandparents were seated.

Akash introduced Pankaj who said a short speech about his brother Yash mentioning some embarrassing things about him and playfully teasing him he also said a few words about his new sister in law Aarti whom he had grown quite fond off during the past weeks he now considered her as a younger sister. Not to be left out Prateek had to give Yash some teasing and made a few jokes about his Yash bhayia. Paridhi had to say a few words also about the older sister she found in Aarti and her time in the orphanage the wonderful memories that they made together. Shoba said a few words about the amazing young girl Aarti who now has become an amazing young woman.

SP and Radha ma also said a few words officially welcoming their bahu Aarti to their family and giving both Yash and Aarti their blessings.

Following the different speech came the performances the kids from the orphanage did two dance numbers, followed by the dance troupe. Akash introduced the newly married couple and invited them to dance their first dance as a married couple, Aarya went to the dance floor they performed a romantic waltz which was much appreciated; after their dance other couples joined for another romantic number, then dinner was served followed by more entertainment from a live band and the dance troupe. Then they followed the western style of cutting a huge wedding cake, Aarya fed each other the first piece then cut pieces for their immediate family also there were four other side cakes that were cut and shared among the guests. There was another hour of dancing and celebrating before the couple left the reception Yash took this time to show everyone how much he loves his Aarti by swinging her into his arms lovingly staring into her eyes and carrying her out for their room upstairs and some much-needed private time together.

Their room was decorated with lot of roses and other expensive flowers candles were lit and romantic music was heard. The washroom was also decorated for romance. Yash took aarti straight into the washroom "Yash what is this what is your naughty mind thinking

"Well you must be tired after the long day we had how about a bath And he began removing the hairpins from her hair along with all the flowers.

His hands went for the zipper at the back of her dress but Aarti stopped him at told she will do it only after her turns his back

"But I am your husband we should not be shy with each other

"Oh hello we have only been married a few hours turn your back or close your eyes let me undress and get into the water

"Well I never this is our wedding night, we should be enjoying together

"When I feel accustom with you we will enjoy after all we have our entire lives together

"So can I join you in the tub

"Yes you can but we will go slow

Yash did as his lady ordered and turned his back but Aarti did not check that he was seeing her in the large mirror as she undress and stepped naked into the tub.

"May I turn around now my lady?

"Yes

Yash turned around and he begun to undress

Aarti "What are you doing? and she closed her eyes
"Undressing open your eyes we are married there is nothing to feel shy about

"Yeah that is easy for you to say but I have never seen a man naked before

"Well that is why you should keep your eyes open and enjoy the show

"You are one shameless man aarti laughed

"Well what to do when you have a hot sexy body like mine you have to show it off to your lady love my innocent wife and he entered the tub and took hold of her

Aarti gasped as their wet naked bodies touched and Yash moved in for a kiss

"Well this will be fun we can wash each other to our leisure said Yash his hand exploring his shy wife's body "Baby touch me back anywhere you want he whispered into her ear "You will soon learn what we both like He took her hands and placed them on his chest encouraging her to explore his muscles she moved her hands down to his belly and suddenly had a strong urge to kiss his neck moving downward to his chest that was exposed above the water.

Whatever primal instinct that was urging her along she followed soon she was on top of him kissing his lips and her hands exploring places making Yash moan losing his senses.

Yash finally took control he did not want her first time to be in this watery bed so he gently moved her from him and took her into his arms making her stand then begun wiping both of them dry amidst kisses once again carrying her in his arm to their bed.

A shy Aarti wanted him to take out the lights so he did give into her request but there was light from the many scented candles decorating their room "you are beautiful my love and I love looking at you, your body is sexy I love your curves, touching, kissing them is my right just as you have full right on my body. Baby tonight I will make it special for you do you trust me?
Aarti nodded her head in a yes he looked into his eyes and saw love and desire for her and she instinctively move in sync with him.

The next morning Aarti woke up in Yash's arms at first she was confused then she opened her eyes and saw a strange room then she recalled that she is now married to Yash and this is their room.

Yash sensing that she is awake tightened his hold on her. Aarti tried to turn without waking him but his hold got stronger making her belief that he is awake.

"Yash I need to get up I have to meet ma ji and do the remaining rituals

But stubborn Yash would not respond he kept his eyes closed and his grip strong

"Yash you don't want me to be late and be teased by the family remember there are still many guest here and she pulled herself free from his hold

"Aarti forget all about those rituals we will tell them you are ill or I am ill and I want to take care of me

"Are you crazy we cannot disrespect tradition and our family like that apart from feeling bad they will tease me No I will have none of that and she quickly moved and ran into the bathroom.