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Chapter-10

Aaron Malhotra

My best friends went after spending some time with me. I was busy doing some paperwork. Suddenly, Riya came into the cabin. She was looking tensed. I made her sit and asked her reason.

“Sir, we immediately have to go to the Pune branch. There are some problems arose.” She said. I looked at the watch and it was 5.30 pm.

“Riya let’s go now. We should leave now.” I said while keeping files in drawers. I locked my laptop and kept it in the bag. Riya also came with her handbag. We both were on the way towards Pune through the national highway. I called Mom to tell her about it.

“Mom, there is some problem in the Pune branch so I and Riya are going there,” I said.

“What  happen, Aaru?” Mom asked me.

“I also don’t know any proper details but I’ll inform once I got to know,” I said.

“Mom we wouldn’t be able to come for dinner at Kumar’s,” I told her.

“Oh…… Ok, no problem. I tell them that you stuck in some situation. Don’t worry.” Mom said.

“Bye mom,” I said.

“Bye Aaru and take care of both of you.” Mom said.

“You missed your chance to meet her,” Riya said. I was also sad. I wanted to meet her.

“No worries. I’ll meet her next time.” I said but my heart felt sad.

That I couldn't have small glimpse of her.

Better luck next time Aaron baby................

Sushmitha Malhotra

I received a call from Aaron stating that he and Riya can’t come for dinner. They both have to visit the Pune due to some problems. So we as in Shekhar, me and Shreya got ready.

We also bought some sweets and flower bouquet as a gift. Gauri and Girish Bhai (brother) welcomed us. Shreya gave the gifts to them.

I was eagerly looking for my angel. Gauri called her. Shraddha came in the living room. She was dressed in the white Net saree. She was looking very beautiful. She kept herself simple with the minimum makeup and jewellery.

She came near us and bend to take our blessing but I stopped her in midway and hugged her. Shekhar also gave her blessing keeping his hand on her head. She looked towards us. She was shocked looking at us. Maybe she remembers us. Gauri introduced us to her.

“How are you, angel?” I asked her. She was looking confused.

“She called you angel Radha,” Gauri said with a smile.

“I’m a fine aunty. How are you?” Shraddha asked with a smile.

“We all are also fine dear,” Shekhar replied. Shreya was nudging us to introduce her.

“She is our younger daughter Shreya,” Shekhar said introducing my little devil.

Shreya went near Shraddha and hugged her saying, “You are so pretty bhabhi

(Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife).”

“You are also pretty Shreya,” Shraddha said hugging her back.

“Where is my prince?” Gauri asked me. She was asking me about Aaron.

“He went out of the city for his business purpose. Because of it, he couldn’t come.” Shekhar said sadly.

“No problem. Even my son also went to the other city for some business matter.” Girish Bhai (brother) said.

Me-Shekhar, Gauri-Girish we all were chatting with each other. We all were chatting about past life, business affairs etc. Shraddha and Shreya were talking to each other.

After some time we all went to the dining room to have our dinner. All the delicacy was laid on the table. Shreya sat beside Shraddha. I loved the food. I and Shekhar also praised the food.

“I only made the Shahi paneer, remaining all the food is made by Mumma,” Shraddha said.

“Gulab Jamun is made by the Shraddha. She also prepared cupcakes.” Gauri said.

“Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife), you made cupcakes also? Wow. Those are my favourites.” Shreya said excitingly licking her lips.

My little foodie devil.

“She loves cooking and baking,” Girish Bhai (brother) said proudly.

With smiles and chit-chatting, we all had our dinner. After dinner, we all were sitting in a living room.

Shraddha brought the cupcakes from the kitchen and served them to all. She made 2 varieties of the cupcakes.

Shreya loved the cupcakes. I’m really happy that Shreya and Shraddha like each other.

“Gauri, I want to talk to you,” I don't know how to start because I am feeling like snatching their happiness.

Gauri nodded me to continue.

“My son wants the marriage to be a secret from media and business associates. He wants a simple wedding with close friends and families. He wants to keep Shraddha safe as if his business rivals get to know about it they may harm her. And he doesn’t want her to suffer for him.” I continued.

“I was also thinking about it. Shraddha has always been away from media. No one knows the Shraddha by face.” Girish Bhai (brother) said.

“But she is our daughter and it’s the first big celebration in our family……” Gauri said sadly.

“Yeah I was also thinking like that, and then your prince made me understand that marriage can happen in our village where we can enjoy the wedding. So if you all don’t have any problem then can we go ahead?” I asked them.

"Radha, what do you think?” Gauri asked Shraddha.

“Whatever papa will decide I’ll accept it,” Shraddha said.

“But Shraddha what do you want?” Girish Bhai (brother) asked her.

“I’m happy if the wedding takes place in the Village. I have stayed away from the media always. And In future also I want to be away from the media.” Shraddha said.

We all were very happy with the decision. Shreya hugged her tightly.

“We also want to tell you something important,” I said.

“We also have another daughter. Her name is Riya Malhotra. She works as a PA of

Aaron. Today she also went with Aaron due to which she couldn’t come with us.” Shekhar said.

“Sush, you didn’t tell me this when you came to visit me. I thought you have only 1 daughter.” Gauri asked to me. Sush is the short name of mine kept by Gauri in childhood.

“I didn’t give her birth. We have legally adopted her when she was 18 years old.” I said with tears in my eyes.

“So what if you didn’t give her birth but you love her more than her biological parents. We will be happy that we will also get 2 daughters.” Gauri said wiping tears from my face.

“Yeah, even though we will be giving our daughter to you, we will gain 3 more children. We will be happy to pamper all of them.” Girish Bhai (brother) said.

We all decided to meet tomorrow so that we can call Priest and decide the dates for marriage. We all were chit-chatting when Shraddha brought some 3 boxes.

We all were looking at her. She came near Shreya and gave her those boxes. “Shreya you loved the cupcakes so this is for you,” my angel said. Shreya gave her a big smile and kept those boxes on the glass table. Shreya went to the Shraddha and hugged her tightly.

“I also added some red velvet cupcakes. These cupcakes are Kary's favourite so I made for him. You loved those cupcakes so I also packed some of the red velvet cupcakes for you.” Shraddha said.

“Also share these cupcakes with Riya also. I don’t know what she likes.” Shraddha Continued.

“Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife), I’ll surely give these cupcakes to Riya,” Shreya said and hugged her again.

We all bade bye to Kumar’s and we were on the way to the home. Shreya was smiling and happiness was showing on her face.................,.....

Aaron Malhotra

We were done with the work in the factory site. I and Riya were on the way home. Today was a very tiring day. I just wanted to have a shower and sleep. I said Riya to come home today.

“Riya today you are going to come with me to home,” I declared.

“No Bhai (brother), I’ll go to the hostel,” Riya said taking her belongings.

“No. I don’t want to listen to any excuses. You are coming home with me. That’s it.” I said.

It’s too late and her hostel warden will scold her and taunt her. I don’t like it. So many times I have told her to come and live with us but she doesn’t agree at all. I closed my thinking all this.

Malhotra Mansion

We both entered home to see that mom-dad and Shreya were sitting and chatting. “How was dinner?” I asked them.

“It was good. They asked about you.” Mom said.

“Bhai (Brother), you know they are so good people. Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife), She is so pretty.” Shreya said. There was a spark of happiness in her eyes. This girl had impressed Shreya in the first Visit only.

Shreya had some boxes in front of her on the table. I curiously went to have a peek at it. But she pushed me behind and told me to first freshen up. I looked towards mom-dad to see that they both were chatting with Riya who was sitting between both of them.

I cleared my throat and said, “Riya go and get freshen up. We both can chat with them later.”

“Yeah brother.” She replied and went to her bedroom which is situated upstairs. I also followed her and went to my bedroom. I had a shower and changed my clothes. I dried my wet hair and kept slightly wet. I made a messy look of my hairs to air dry. I wore my house slipper and went downstairs.

Riya and Shreya were eating something from the box which Shreya bought. I went near them and saw that it was filled with cupcakes. I saw that there were my favourite red velvet cupcakes also in the box. I picked one and started devouring it. It was so delicious and good. I loved them. I also ate another one. It was the last one. I then ate the chocolate one.

“Shreya, from where did you get these cupcakes?” I asked her.

“Why Bhai (brother)?” she asked me mischievously.

“It is very Delicious and I loved it,” I said devouring the cakes. They're so yummy.

After listening to my words she smirked. I was confused.

“Riya, you know that Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife) is also an amazing cook also,” Shreya said.

I was confused. I looked at Riya, she was smiling brightly. Mom-dad was also smiling.

“Means?” I asked.

“Means Bhai (brother), those cupcakes were made by the Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife). She gave some cupcakes for Riya and me.” Shreya said.

I tried to change the subject and diverted it to business. We all had some little chat. Mom told us that tomorrow she and Gauri Aunty will be meeting the priest for the dates of the wedding. The Kumar’s don’t have any problem with the intimate wedding ceremony.

We all said Good Nights to our parents and went upstairs.

While going to my room I asked Shreya, “What's her name?”

“Whose name brother?” She was doing a drama of being innocent. Riya was smiling looking at me. I glared at her.

"Very desperate to know you’re would-be wife's name.” She said teasing me. I just kept a neutral face and gave her a look ‘just tell me or else’ but she is also my sister. She didn’t have any damn effect of my strict look and smirked looking at me.

"Okay now stop your drama, drama-queen,” Riya said.

“So her name is….” Shreya tried to give a dramatic effect.

“So her name is Shraddha. S-H-R-A-D-D-H-A.” Shreya said stressing and She even spelt out the Letters of her name.

“Shraddha,” I whispered her name softly. Her name felt like honey to my mouth.

“Yes. Shraddha Kumar.” Shreya said. I forgot that these two devils were standing near me.

“Bye Kiddos. Good Night. Sleep well.” I said kissing both of foreheads and wishes them goodnight.

“Bye Bhai (Brother). Goodnight.” Riya said hugging me.

“Bye Brother. Good Night.” Shreya said hugging me. After a moment she moved away near to her bedroom and said to me. “Dream about Bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife), brother.” With that, she quickly moved into her bedroom.

Riya laughed looking at me and also moved to her bedroom. I also went into my bedroom and settled on the bed.

Shraddha Aaron Malhotra. It suits very well.

"Stupid Aaron Malhotra what are you thinking? Leave that stupid thought.” I scolded my mind but my heart was very happy with my thought. Why? I don't know.

With this thought, I went to sleep.....................


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