Entry # 1
Simplicity Is Beautiful
"You're so lucky Paridhi , Prateek bhaiya is finally taking you out for the honeymoon. That too in Switzerland! But the best part is--"
Paridhi interrupted Aarti as she cheerfully said , "The best part is that we'll have our first valentines day there."
"Yeah--" , Aarti said halfheartedly.
"Aarti! Aarti! Pari!" ,Vidhi came runingly .
"Calm down bhabhi! Whats the matter?"
"You wont believe it! Vedant's papa is taking me to Goa." , Vidhi blushed.
"Wow bhabhi! Thats unbelievable!" , said Aarti.
"Isn't it!" , Vidhi nodded , "By the way whats Yash bhaiya's plan Aarti?"
"He has an amazing plan for our first valentine's day bhabhi ," Aarti said sarcastically , "He has this very *important board meeting* to attend tomorrow! He'll be dancing with some hot colleagues & I'll be rolling on the bed because of anxiety! Uhh! Your bhaiya is cruel Vidhi bhabhi!"
"Don't lose heart Aarti bhabhi!" , Paridhi said tenderly.
"Yes Aarti! Don't you know our prankster Yash bhaiya? Im sure he has a plan !"
"I don't know bhabhi! He is too much into this meeting. We haven't even talked properly since a week." , Aarti said with a long voice. Vidhi & Paridhi patted her back then left dejected Aarti alone.
***
"Ok Aarti Ji ! Im leaving for the meeting." , Yash said mindlessly.
"What! Wait! You're leaving? So early?"
"Early? Are you alright Aarti ji? Its 9!"
"I know--but--" , Aarti wanted to wish him but her ego was coming between. 'Why should I wish him when he doesn't even care. He wasted whole day! Three hours won't make any difference!' , she thought.
'Alright Yash ji . You may leave." , she said with a straight face.
"Ok. Oh by the way I forgot to tell you. After the meeting Mr. Bakshi is holding a party & only couples entries are allowed."
"Im not coming."
"Ya I thought so. You're busy , you look tired too! Im sure there'll be many bachelorettes. I'll get a cool company tonight!" , Yash winked.
"I'll get ready in 5 minutes!" , Aarti rushed to her wardrobe.
***
"Nice hotel Yash ji! How long will your meeting take?"
"I can't say Aarti ji."
"Its alright I'll wait at the reception ." , Aart smiled as Yash left for the meeting.
Aarti was still reading her first magazine when Yash appeared before her. He was looking very well pleased.
"Meeting over already?" , stunned Aarti asked.
Yash nodded at a leisurely pace.
"So! Will head to party now?"
A beam of contentment fell on his face & he held his hand before her. Aarti clasped his hand & managed her hairs & sari . Her dejection refrained her to see Yash's gaiety & she kept walking holding his hand with her head bowed down. Out of the blue , Yash stopped outside a room & swiftly took Aarti inside and shut her eyes tightly with a drape.
Aarti shouted in annoyance , "What is this Yash ji!"
Yash whispered in her ears , "L-O-V-E" and made her move some steps. Yash clutched Aarti's shivering hand and made her lie on a squashy couch & lied near her.
"Open my eyes." , she said softly in a frail voice as he trailed his finger on her neck & his fingers reached the knot. She slowly slowly opened her eyes , her eyes locating the surprise , the roses , wine , hearts---but there was nothing. They were just lying on a large pliant couch in a plain room . Yash realized Aarti ain't happy yet.
"Are you waiting for me to say *Happy Valentines Day* ?"
"Scrooge" , she teased him.
Yash laughed & walked towards the gallery , Aarti followed.
"I didn't know we'll have such dry valentines" , she sighed as she leaned over the grill , they were standing on the 40th floor , "Uff height scares me!"
Yash looked into her eyes & smiled innocently. His smile sent chills down her spine. "Look there Aarti ji" , he pointed to the sky. The sky looked like a sparkling sea inscribed with gazillion stars . The fuzzy clouds were embellishing the sky & the divine moon light was further beautifying the scene. The hotel was located near a small man-made water fall & the sound of water was giving the background score.
"Oh my god!" , stunned Aarti cried out , "This is so beautiful"
"Aarti ji! I thought & thought..I just couldn't understand what special shall I do for you . There is nothing as aesthetic as my celestial beauty."
He made her stand at the corner where the moon light was directly falling on her 'This is perfect' , he whispered & bent on his knees , "Will You Be My Valentines?"
Tears of happiness started flowing from her eyes & she nodded vigorously. Yash got up & hugged her.
"My every complaint , every displeasure has vanished. You have made up for the the day , and so beautifully. I don't know what pleasure was I trying to locate in flowers , balloons , gifts! You'e made them look so small & futile in front of this! This is unsurpassed beauty."
"But its not as beautiful as my wife." , he whispered , still holding her tight in his embrace.
Aarti giggled & asked , "Dance?"
"Without music?"
"Dance to my heartbeats" , Aarti winked while Yash started tickling her. Her giggle turned into a loud heartfelt laughter , "Yash Ji" , Aarti said trying hard to control her laughter , "Yash ji please stop Yash ji."
"At one condition!" , he smirked.
"And that is?"
Yash made a pout & closed his eyes. Aarti stepped forward .
Curtains Fell.
Entry # 2
Serendipity
"And then?"
"And then love & faith trumped the curse , Dushyant & Shakuntala got united." , Yash narrated as Aarti lied on his laps listening to the story. "Aarti ji , now slowly slowly close your eyes & dream about us'"
Aarti forcibly shut her eye lids only to open them again , "Why did they got separated on the first hand Yash ji? Was there love weak?"
"Love is never weak Aarti ji. Sometimes its get dominated by fate. But true love stand strong through thick & thin." , Yash said as he caressed her hairs.
"But"
"Shh!" , Yash placed his finger on her lips. "Aarti ji. You don't have any exam on love. No need to get into the details. Its already 3'please sleep Aarti ji."
"One more story Yash ji." , Aarti pleaded.
"Oh god ! Aarti ji you have really become so stubborn. Why don't you sleep & let me sleep."
Aarti got up from his laps making a pout & pretended to sleep on the other side of the bed. Yash smiled & dugged his chin on her shoulder.
"Aarti ji." , Yash whispered , "We need to sleep early tonight." Aarti raised her eyebrows , Yash continued , "So that we can keep awake tomorrow , whole night." , Yash winked.
"Tomorrow?" , curious Aarti asked , "Whats tomorrow?"
"Our very first valentine." , Yash said as he pecked her forehead and engulfed her in his embrace.
The night passed before one could snore. Aarti woke up with a pleasant surprise. The whole room was adorned by rose petals. Yash grabbed Aarti's waist to moisten her with a peck when he heard someone knocking. Both sighed & headed to the door , It was Maya.
"Yash Beta! Are you ready?" , Maya shrieked.
"Ready for?"
"Ohh you forgot? You have to go to DholakPur for Minister Sahab's daughter's wedding?"
"Ohh I forgot. I'd like to take Aarti ji along."
"What? Oh You can't! The trek isn't smooth enough for her. Be quick , the car is ready." , and she left with a smirk on her face.
Yash lamented in anger & tugged his hairs , Aarti immediately pulled his hand to her & said, "What is this Yash ji? Don't be upset? Why do we need a special day to celebrate love? When we are together , everyday is a festival." , Aarti smiled but didn't get reciprocated , Yash left home with a long face.
The day was long drawn out & Yash was more than upset. The marriage had got over but it was 10:30 & he was very far from his house. He stared his watch & started ranting ," I have to reach! I have to reach there at any cost! For Aarti ji , and for us!"
He sat in his car & escalated his car with the jumbo speed. Seemed like whole town was getting married , the unmoving traffic was unbearable. He heard a loud horn of a running train from the near platforms , the train moved swiftly but he could read that Bhopal was one its destination. He swiftly got out & started running madly behind the train.The speed of the train was extremely high , so was his will. He kept running & finally caught the handle of the last coach & the train dragged him mercilessly for few seconds but the speed declined & finally it stopped at a village , Mangalpur which was the mid point of Bhopal & DholakPur. He was exhausted & his right foot was mangled but this didn't hinder fervent determination and he got up to chase his destination again. He was trying but his hurt foot wasn't allowing him to race , he was walking briskly on base of his left foot. After a few minutes he reached near a beautiful garden filled with red roses , he paused there , sighed , "How I wish Aarti ji was here."
"Yash ji?"
Yash couldn't believe his ears . He turned around for a shocking but an extremely pleasant surprise. Aarti was standing near a punctured car in a beautiful white sari , a gift he had placed in her wardrobe for this special day.
"This is too wonderful to be true" , he whispered 'What a beautiful dream."
She moved toward him & run her fingers slowly on his face then stepped back & burst in laughter. Yash was too stunned to say anything. He cupped her face & saw the pearls of tears in her eyes. Aarti hugged him , very tightly & he hugged her back with equal passion.
"When I stepped out of house , I was not thinking anything. I just had the strong belief on your belief. Your sad face was coming in my mind again & again Yash Ji. I did lose some strength when the car punctured but I don't know why , but I knew we'd meet."
"I can't thank lord enough for granting me you Aarti ji. Your love kept me going. Thank you for filling my life with so much of love & happiness. I love you Aarti ji." , He said as he embraced her again.
"I love you more than my life." , she soughed.
And , it began raining.
"Wow ! This can't get more beautiful! " , Aarti said cheerfully.
Yash clasped her hand & took her inside the garden. It was absolutely secluded & was brightened up by street lights . Aarti's eyes fell on a swing & she ran to sit on it , Yash joined in. His eyes fell on his watch , he said , "Aarti ji its 11:55. Only five minutes left! Hurry up!"
"For?" , she asked curiously.
He cupped her face & pulled her to him , "Valentine day doesn't get complete without valentine kiss."
Aarti blushed as Aarti tucked her hairs behind her ears to clear the obstructions. As soon as their faces brushed , the street light went off making the garden absolutely dark.
"You don't need light for it " , Aarti whispered , "Shut eyes are more preferred in the art of kissing!" , she chuckled.
Merry Yash pecked her forehead in delight then headed for the big valentine kiss.
The End
Entry # 3
Confession Under The Moonlight
Aarti Dubey entered in Hotel which was decorated beautifully b/c Pankaj Scindya organized party in honour of his brother Yash Scindya winning the Businessman of the Year award.Her eyes were searching for one person atlast her search ended when she saw him chatting with his best friend Akash khanna.She went towards him.
Aarti(Gave him a pack of dairy milk chocolates):Hi Yash! Congratulations.
Yash:Hi Aarti ! awww Dairy milk Thank you soo much u knw na how much I love them.
Aarti: Yeah I knw how much crazy u r abt these chocolates that's why I brought them instead of bouq...
Yash(Looked at someone):Aarti I have to go.I will meet u again.
Aarti saw him going towards Arpita.Arpita was Yash's friend from Business school.Akash started to chat with Aarti while she kept glancing at yash and arpita.Akash,Yash and Aarti used to be classfellows.Aarti and Yash were childhood friends and neighbours too.Akash saw his friend Ishita and he excused to Aarti and went towards her.Suddenly light became dime and song tonight I'm loving u started to play.
Everyone started to dance.Aarti was looking around for Yash but could not search him when someone tapped on her shoulder.She turned around to find Prashant standing there.
Prashant: Hi Aarti!
Aarti(Smiled slightly): Hi Prashant!
Aarti met with Prashant during one of yash's business parties.
Prashant (Extended his hand): Hmmm lets dance!
Aarti(Hesitated): Prashant I'm sorry I'm not feeling'. Well.
Prashant (Looked around): Why don't we go outside for a while?U will feel good outside.
Aarti(Last time looked around for Yash): hmm I guess u r right.Lets go outside.
They walked out of the hall.Prashant led her towards the garden.Garden was little far as noise of music was not coming here.They both sat on the bench.
Prashant: Aarti I want to talk to u something important.
Aarti looked at him.
Prashant: Aarti I really'.like u.My parents want me to settle in England.They want me to get married before going'..So I was thinking to propose u..What do u think abt me?
Aarti(Hesitatedly): U r very nice Prashant but i'.have not thought abt marriage yet.I'm really sorry.
Prashant: Its ok.But can u do me a favour?
Aarti(Looked at him): What?
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In the hall,Yash was smiling looking at arpita and aman.They were looking so cute together.Yash was happy that he has somehow helped them to get together.He remembered abt Aarti.
Yash(Worried): I could not give time to Aarti b/c of my mission for lovers.She hardly knw people here.
He searched for her and then he saw akash.
Yash: Akash! Have u seen Aarti?She was with u na?
Akash: Yeah she was with me but then ishita came so I went to her but I have seen Aarti going out of hall with Prashant.
Yash(Confused): She left before meeting me.She must be angry with me for not giving her time.
Akash: I think so they just went for walking or else I'm sure that Aarti must have met u before leaving no matter how angry she was.
Yash(Smiled): U r right!
Yash came out of hall.Party was going on full swing but yash had a feeling that something was wrong.He went towards garden side.He saw a glimpse of aarti's dupatta.He smiled and went towards it.He saw her sitting with Prashant.He saw prashant trying to kiss Aarti.He clutched his fingers with anger.
Aarti(Controlling herself): Leave me alone Prashant!
Prashant(Gripped her waist):I'm just asking for goodbye kiss.Can't u give this to me.
Yash(Angrily): She said leave her alone.
Prashant looked at yash.
Prashant(With stern expression): This is none of ur business.So stay away.
Yash punched him on his face. Aarti lost her balance.She was abt to fall when yash gripped her.
Yash(Concernly): R u alright Aarti?
Aarti nodded.Prashant got up and cleaned the blood which was coming out of his nose.
Prashant (In rage):What the hell ! How dare u hit me that too for this ugly and filthy B..
Yash punched him few more times.Aarti stopped him.
Aarti: Stop it yash!
Yash saw her trembling.He looked at Prashant angrily.
Yash: I'm leaving u just b/c of her.U better run away before I lose my temper once again.
Prashant looked at Aarti.Yash came a step ahead.Prashant went away.Yash looked at Aarti.He knew that she was controlling her tears.He came to her and hugged her.She started to cry while trembling.
Yash(Consoling her): Don't be afraid I'm here for u.
He wiped her tears by his thumb.He took her to the bench.They sat there.There was just silence between them.After sometime,Yash started to talk.
Yash (Looking down): I'm sorry Aarti.I could not give u time b/c of arpita and aman.
Aarti(Confusingly):Arpita and aman?
Yash: Yeah they both really love each other but could not say to each other.So I played cupid between them.
Aarti: I thought u were interested in arpita.
Yash: What? No she is just friend and also u knw na she is not my type.
Aarti (Looked at him): What exactly is ur type of girl?
Yash(Looked at her while his eyes were sparkling):Hmmm actually aarti..I wanted to say it to u on a special day for me but I guess today is the right time'. (He bend on his knees infront of her) I really.. love u aarti for a long time but I wanted to achieve something before saying it'.R u willing to spent whole life with me?
Aarti nodded her head while controlling her tears.Yash gleefully picked her up and twirled her.He put her down.
Yash(Embarrassed):I'm sorry I don't have the ring with me.
Aarti(Smiled): Its ok.
Yash gripped her hand and led her towards hall.They could hear the music from the distance.
Yash: Lets dance Aarti.
Aarti (Looked around): Here?
Yash(Extended his hand): Yes here b/c no one will disturb us here and also we can hear music too.
Aarti put her hand in yash's hand.They started to dance on the music.
Yash: I wanted to confess to u properly by arranging special dinner but I guess this unplanned confession was not bad.That too with a full moon shining on our heads.
Aarti: From our childhood days I never thought of any boy except u.I really love u yash'.hmmm and abt planning,I think so today is the perfect day.Since today is valentine's day.
Yash(Surprised): Valentine's day?
Aarti: Yes b/c the clock has strike 12 and after 12 new day starts so today is 14th feb.
Yash(Blushed with embarrassment):Sorry I forgot that yesterday was 13th feb anyways Happy valentine's day Aarti.
Aarti: Happy valentine's day!
Yash:Hmmm waise I have heard that its tradition that u should give a kiss to ur lover on valentine's day.
Aarti (laughed): Ok close ur eyes.
Both of them come closer.Yash gripped her waist and kissed her''.
Entry # 4
Signum Amoris
Calm breeze was flowing in night of resting hearts! Their room seemed so quiet tonight! Open window was letting long white curtain to dance with breeze strokes! Yash had her hand in hand while sleeping! Aarti was in her deepsleep world! After the storm of events, they finally had a morning to wait for some serenity!
Aarti's face had drops of sweatin this cool weather! And she chocked! Her eyes were wide open and feared! She woke up! Her hand was on her "Mangalsutra" and her hand clutched Yash's hand more tightly! She looked at Yash and she found some tranquil! He was there sleeping in his deep sleep with a little smile on his lips! Aarti's feared face turned all tender while looking at his angelic face! Her Yash was safe and she just had this bad dream where he was going far away from her! She cleansed sweat from her face and saw him holding her hand in sleep!
Aarti leaned towards him and whispered "Yash ji! You won't let me face even a nightmare alone! You can pull me out of every trouble, fear and pain!" Won't you?! Aarti's forearm was on his coffer and eyes were on his seraphic face! His perfect lips which always gives her hopes of sunrise, his eyes which always give her oceans of serenity! Aarti brushed his hairs with her long beautiful fingers and then rested her head on his chest! Calm breeze was getting wilder! Curtains were touching the ceiling! She looked at the window and got up for closing it!
Faster wind strokes were caressing her soul, flesh and senses! Her pink night saari was adhering to her skin! She was happy! She turned around and looked at him! His face was still facing the side of bed she sleeps!
Clock was indicting 1:30 in morning and Aarti's eyes were far away from sleep! She had a lot to recall! Her diary was calling her! She took it from her cupboard! Study table was awaiting her! Table lamp was now torrid with that dim light which was strong enough to follow the floor till their bed! She started writing:
Yash ji! My Yash ji!
(Her face had that color of blush and joy of eon!)
I still wonder that how you are destined to be in my life. I thought I knew what love is! But no! Before you came in my life, I didn't know the meaning of love! Now I realize it! On every step the way you lead me, the way you accompanied my lone journey, the way you seized all my pain and sorrows, the way you remitted all my mistakes, the way you took away all the burdens of mine, the way you preserved our marriage, is beyond every limit of love! This is our undying love!
A lot happened in past few months! You got to know about my most dark secret and lie! You in your most hurt state stood as knight in shining armor for me! And again you redefined the definition of love! You love me! Those were most precious words for me! For our love and for our kids, we both sailed through stormy sea of distress! And you always took the first stroke of harsh waves on you to protect me and our kids!
Your unconditional love to my parents and forgiveness to Bauji for his darkest sin! I never felt standing alone in any crucial moment! You were always there to strengthen my beliefs and values!
I can't thank you enough for being in my life because our love is beyond these words! I shall not thank you! But I have a lot to endow you! I have a lot to say!
Aarti looked at table calendar and it was 14th of February! Their first Valentine! Her face was shining with happiness! She turned off the table lamp and closed the window! It was their first Valentine! Aarti couldn't miss this golden chance to make Yash feel that how special he is! Aarti had a lot to tell him that what he means to her! Confessions were there to make!
She returned back to her cozy bed! She put her head near his chest on bed and embraced him in her arms! This tight clutch made Yash little awake! He felt her touch and heat complimenting his skin! Yash smiled and grabbed her more tightly! Yash pulled the Blanket on them to make sure she is warm! Aarti like a naive kid kept pretending that she is asleep! Yash's brims were on her forehead touching it gently! Aarti was well squeezed in his muscular arms! Her heart beats were drumming fast! She never was that close to him! His heat and blaze was entering each pore of her skin! She smiled with her eyes closed on the fact that how every time she is the one left astonished and numb!
Yash too was relishing her proximity! They never found that time to let their love explore! That tickle in stomach was there like any newly wedded couple has! Their wedding is almost one year old but in real sense they have just started living the love!
Morning knocked the sky with sunshine! Aarti was awake with first sun-ray in their room! Feeling proximity of their love with open eyes was too much for her to take at this moment! She with her fingers collected her sprinkled hairs from his cheek! She got up with a small Valentine plan where she has a lot to do before he woke up! She got ready in her fuchsia color golden border saari! Matching bangles and vermilion on, she was perfectly ready for a wonderful morning! While making bed tea for Yash, her eyes adored her glowing self in each utensil. Her wet hairs were tickling her back! And tea was ready! She put that red rose in tray and treaded towards their room! Eyes were trying to mask her jumping joy from everyone who could encounter her! Now she had that big thing to do "wake him up"! It wasn't the hard task but wishing him "happy valentine's day" was! They never were eloquent in their relationship!
Aarti tinkled her bangles near his ear. Yash moved a little but didn't wake up! She with that blow in his ear said "Yash ji!" and this time Yash with his electrifying speed got up! What happened Aarti ji? Yash asked! Aarti smiled and said "nothing Yash ji!" "Everything is fine"! Yash sighed! I thought someone puffed in my ear! Aarti ended up laughing! Yash had the clue of her mischief now! Her eyes were lowered now with shyness! She offered him tea and hided that rose in her saari! Her breaths were upbeat down! Wishing him "Happy Valentine day" was indeed tough for her!
Aarti got up and said "Yashji! I need to wake up the kids!" She turned to leave but felt like she has floundered her saari somewhere! She turned around to see and saw Yash holding her Saari's edge! Aarti's already nervous heart was now drumming the rock- beat! Yash pulled it fiercely ending Aarti in his arms and was about to say "Aarti ji! Happy'''.! Rose in her hand was squeezed! And thorn wounded her fingers! She whimpered out of pain! Yash loosened the grip and said "what happened? Did I hurt you Aarti ji?" Aarti got up quickly and said "no! Yash ji! I think it was just my bangles! She left the room with excuse of waking up kids!
She was nettled with herself! How she couldn't wish him! How she didn't let him wish! How she ran out of room with excuse! She band aided her wound and sat quietly with pouting face in kids' room!
Their Valentine day had reached the evening! Yash was home! He had posy of red roses in his hand and was searching for Aarti in entire house! She wasn't anywhere! She didn't attend his calls entire day! Yash was worried now! He checked Kids' room! They were playing there! Palak asked "are you searching for Mamma?" Yash said "yes! Palak! Ansh said "take the stairs and reach the terrace Papa! Mamma is there!
Yash was surprised what Aarti ji is doing on terrace in this hour of day! He opened the terrace door and could see nothing but darkness! He called Aarti's name! And lights went on! A beautiful table for two and lanterns hanging on edges of terrace! Music was playing on! Yash was astonished! Roses were spreading fragrance with wind strokes! Small lanterns on floor were like small aerostats moving here and there! Beauty was at peak but Yash's eyes were finding for ultimate serenity! Aarti in red saari with her pallu well settled on shoulder and her hairs blowing in air walked from behind! She hugged him from behind and said "Happy Valentine day Yash ji!" Her voice had that warmth which brought smile on Yash's face! He turned and said "so this was the reason you weren't talking to me since morning!" Happy valentine day Aarti ji! He kissed her temple! Yash opened his mouth to utter more but she put her palm on his lips! Shhh!! Today you won't clean bold me with your druggy talks! I will do the talking tonight! He teased her "only talking"! She blushed but answered "you never know!" He held his hand and took him to table!
She turned towards a table full of roses! His eyes were on his beautiful wife! Aarti's hairs were getting wild in this wild breeze! She held them and settled on her right shoulder! Yash could see beautiful nape of Aarti from where a "dori" was hanging touching her spine! Yash could feel that rush in his breath! He reached her and held her scapula bones firmly leaving her anxious! Yash gently bestowed a kiss on her nape! Aarti turned around and looked at him nervously! Yash adjusted her wild hairs behind her ear! His eyes had that desire and craving! Yash slowly brushed her lips with his fingers and left them shivering! His slow bent towards Aarti could tell her address of his destination! She put a rose on his lips! Yash's eyes were wide open! Aarti said "here is my first rose for you"! For always standing beside me and for being my life support system!! Yash took it and said "Aarti ji! Rose day is over! Today is Valentine day! The day of love! He grabbed her in arms tightly! I know Yash ji! She answered! Yash placed that rose behind his ear! Aarti was smiling on this romantic husband of hers! She took another rose and said "This rose is a token of apology for that every time I hurt you"! Her voice had a strong depth! Yash kissed that rose and kept it in his pocket near his heart! Aarti put her finger on his lips and said "don't you dare trying to speak! She said in strong words!
Yash's hands were now wrapped around her waist! Those dancing fingers can plead on his behalf! Aarti again offered a rose and said "this rose is for our eternal love which sailed through every storm." Yash took it and placed behind her ear indicating how this crown belongs to her! She hugged him tight! Aarti's hot breaths were touching his collar bone! Aarti put her weight on her toes and reached his height! Yash's arms were there to support her! Their brims were few inches away from each other! "Enough of my talking Yash ji!" She said with that naughty smile! Yash grasped her tight in arms and their brims met for exploring the unexplored oceans of love!
Their first valentine brought key to the portal of desires for them! They had a long night for bestowing love and life on each other.
Entry # 5
Wish Fulfilled
"What the hell Yash! You sent someone here just to pick me up? How stupid!"
"Whats stupid in that Aarti? I was just tired of your false promises. You have been fooling me since five years. I had informed you that I want you with me this valentines."
"I was just waiting for you to respond to my marriage proposal Yash."
Yash didn't reply back.
Aarti continued , "Anyways! Who is this silly girl who agreed to travel seven oceans far just to pick me up? Ohh I feel like a school kid."
"She is Arpita , " Yash said in a tenuous voice .
"Arpita. Oh! You never told me about her before Yash! Who is she?" , Aarti's possessive nature was influencing her. Furthermore , though Yash & Aarti were daily in touch by virtue of phone & would share every little thing , Yash had never ever talked about Arpita. " Answer me Yash why are you quiet!"
"Did you give me a chance to answer?" , Yash chortled a fake laugh , "Arpita is--she is a friend. Now no more discussion! I just can't wait to see you here! Come soon--" , he paused as he soon as he feared he'd start crying.
"I'll be there soon Yash." , and she kept the phone.
Aarti glided to the guest room where Arpita was resting , following a tiresome flight and preparing for the another one . Aarti wailed sarcastically , "Wake up big lady! I suppose you have to caretake me through my flight."
Arpita kept mum. Yash had told her that Aarti would be hostile as the consequence of the dilemma surrounding Arpita. And as expected , Aarti didn't take this kindly that her childhood sweetheart has got such a close faithful friend .
Throughout the journey Aarti kept pondering about it . They have been seeing in each other since a decade , even Aarti's job in America didn't obstruct their relationship . They had not seen each other in last five years , Yash always requested her to make a small trip but his plea turned into a zealous one since a few months. And finally he sent someone , a stranger to pick her up.
They finally landed in India , Bhopal--Yash & Aarti's land. There he was , waiting for his lady love. Yash-Aarti , both looked at each other . Aarti couldn't believe her eyes. Yash wasn't the same bawdy greek god who'd send chills down any girls' spine just by a mere glance. He had miserably changed. He had lost many strands of his hairs , skin had gone pale & his face reflected his illness. Aarti didn't want to upset him , all she said was , "Missed you" with a warm hug. Yash embraced her tightly and they headed to the home , Arpita followed.
They reached home & Aarti saw Arpita too getting out of the car with her bag and entering the house. She wasn't liking this surreptitious scenario. She asked Yash bluntly in front of Arpita , "Does she live with her?"
Yash didn't reply back but kept taking out the luggages .
"Anybody cares to answer?" , annoyed Aarti asked again.
Seeing Yash unable to make a response , Arpita barged in , "Aarti! I live here as a tenant. I actually..I actually work for discovery , making a documentary on this city. I---have been---living here since few months---in that room" , she pointed at the guest room , "I'll be leaving soon."
Aarti nodded though she wasn't satisfied while Yash didn't react to Arpita's lie. Arpita moved to her room & Yash took Aarti to his.
Aarti showered him with moist kisses all over his face , "We finally met."
"Its all because of ME"
"Yeah Yeah Yash! "
"Im so happy Aarti. I really wanted to celebrate this valentines day with you!"
"So! Big plans for tomorrow?"
Yash kissed her & said , "Yes!"
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"Dinner was fabulous Yash." , Aarti said.
"Yes Yash it was fantastic." , Arpita followed.
Yash smiled & said , "Anyone for ice-cream?"
"Ohh yes!" , Aarti cried , "Strawberryy----"
"Alright! I'll be back in five minutes ." , Yash said & left for the ice cream parlor.
Both Aarti & Arpita were sitting opposite to each other on the dining table & there was a chilling silence .
"So , you were telling me that you have been living here for months." , Aarti asked dryly.
Arpita nodded.
Aarti asked again , "Then you must have been present at the New Year eve that happened here in the lawn."
"Oh yes!" , Arpita nodded mindlessly.
"The New Year eve that didn't even happen. Yash was in Goa that time ma'am." , Aarti said sarcastically.
"Look Aarti. I know you have some huge problem with me but please for the sake of Yash , keep calm. He yearns to have a peaceful valentines day with you tomorrow."
"You don't have to preach me. Just tell me who you are! Why are you living with my Yash? Why did you blindly obey him & came to America to pick me up ? "Aarti's voice kept escalating & she was on the verge to hurt Arpita." WHY! Why are you so bothered about him!"
Arpita couldn't handle it longer & she spit out , "Im here only to fulfill his last wish god damnit!"
Arpita's haunted words pierced her heart , she couldn't believe what she just heard. She sat on her chair , stroking her hairs , sweating profoundly. Arpita stood beside her & patted her back. "Im his cousin not a tenant . We all are aware that you have been dating each other since your college days. Yash wanted to pass away silently , had no courage to divulge this news to you."
Aarti hugged Arpita firmly , choked up with the news she had no courage to utter a word.
Arpita continued , "Make this valentines day his best day ever Aarti." Arpita joined her hands before her.
Aarti wiped her tears & nodded , "Tomorrow will be our best day ever!" , she whispered.
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"Music-Check , Dinner-Check , Whine- Check , Valentines Kiss , "Aarti blushed as she said , --Check!" , Whats left?
Yash bent on his knees & rose his hand before her , "Dance--Left! May I?"
Aarti vigorously nodded as she clasped his hand.
"Thank you Aarti! This is my best day ever. You have given a meaning to my life. I can now peacefully---"
Aarti placed her hand on his lips befre he could finish his sentence & dug her head in his chest.
She looked into his eyes & asked innocently , "Would you marry me Yash?"
"Yes!" , tears of merriment flowed from his eyes.
"You may now kiss the bride."
Edited by -Amanda- - 11 years ago
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