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Chapter-9

Shraddha Kumar

After shopping, we both came home. I asked Divya to come with me.

“Shradhu, I’ll help you to get ready but I can’t stay till dinner. I have some important work so I’ll leave before 8 pm only.” Divya Said. I was a little sad but then I know that if it was not important then she would have been with me.

“Ok,” I said with a smile.

“I’ll come after freshening up,” Divya said while entering her home.

“Don’t take too much of time,” I replied while entering my home.

Mumma was in the kitchen. She was preparing for dinner. I called her in the living room.

“Mumma… Mumma… Mumma…” I screamed.

“What is it Radha?” Mumma asked. I showed the saree and dresses I bought. She also liked it. She told me to wear a saree.

I went to my bedroom and got freshen up. I came downstairs to the living room where my coffee cup was served. I took my cup and went into the kitchen to help Mumma in cooking. Cooking has been my hobby and baking is my passion.

“Radha we will make some desserts for dinner?” Mumma asked me.

“Yes, Mumma. I’ll make but what should I make?” I asked Mumma.

“Gulab Jamun and cupcakes,” Mumma said.

I was cutting veggies and also stirring the gravy of veggies. Mumma had made many delicacies. I also made Gulab Jamun and Cupcakes. We were ready with all dinner. Now we all have to get ready. A few minutes back papa came alone. Mumma asked him about Kary, papa said that he went to another city for some work and it was urgent work so he directly went from office. He will return home late. I was a little sad that both my brother and my best friend were not with me today.

I went to my bedroom and there my Divi was waiting for me. She helped me to get ready. I wore the saree we bought today. I paired the gold pearl medium length Jhumkas (Earrings) and Gold thin chain with it. I told her to make a side puff and leave remaining hair at the back open. I don’t like makeup. So she used some scented talc powder on my face. I USED Kohl for my eyes and tinted lip-gloss for my lips. She completed my final look with a small stone bindi.

At the 8’o clock, the guest arrived. I went to the living room to meet them. There were a couple and a young girl with them. I bend to take their blessings but aunty stopped me in midway and hugged me. Uncle kept his hand on my head in a caressing manner. They both blessed me. I was shocked that they both were the same couple who helped me last week.

Mumma introduces them to me and vice versa. So this aunty is Mumma’s childhood best friend.

“How are you, angel?” Aunty asked me. Angel? I was confused.

“She called you angel, Radha,”

Mumma said with a smile.

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

“We all are also fine dear,” Uncle replied. The young girl nudges both of them.

“She is our younger daughter Shreya,” Uncle said introducing the girl.

She came near me and hugged me saying, “You are so pretty bhabhi (Sister-In-Law/ Brother’s wife).”

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

“Where is my prince?” Mumma asked aunty. Prince? Now, who is he?

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

“No problem. Even my son also went to the other city for some business matter.” Papa said.

Oh, so Mr. would-be husband is a businessman.

Uncle-Aunty, Mumma- Papa all were chatting with each other. We as in me and Shreya were talking to each other. We also got to know that some of our choices are similar. She is 4 years younger to me. She is pursuing fashion designing. She is very much excited about her brother’s wedding. She is very naughty, bubbly and cute. She became a little sister of mine as well as a close friend.

After some time we all went to the dining room to have our dinner. Maid had already heated the food and kept it on the dining table. We already organized the table before only. All the delicacy was laid on the table. Shreya sat beside me.

Uncle Aunty praised the food.

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

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

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

“She loves cooking and baking,” Papa said looking at me proudly.

With smiles and happiness, we all had our dinner. After dinner, we all were sitting in a living room. I brought the cupcakes from the kitchen and served them to all. I made 2 varieties of cupcakes. Those are Vanilla cupcake and chocolate cupcakes.

Shreya loved the cupcakes. I’m really happy that I’ve got a new best friend/ Sister.

“Gauri, I want to talk to you,” Aunty said. Mumma nodded.

“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.” Aunty continued.

I felt happy. Listening to his thoughts some unknown feeling formed in my heart for him.

“I was also thinking about it. Shraddha has always been away from media. No one knows the Shraddha by face.” Papa said.

“But she is our daughter and it’s the first big celebration in our family……” Mumma 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?” Aunty asked us.

“Radha, what do you think?” Mumma asked me.

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

“But Shraddha what do you want?” papa asked me.

“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.” I said.

All were very happy with the decision. Shreya hugged me tightly.

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

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

“I didn’t give her birth. We have legally adopted her when she was 18 years old.” Aunty said with tears in her 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.” Mumma said wiping tears from Aunty’s 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.” Papa said. Papa wears strictness mask but when it comes to his children he is a lovely father.

Elders decided to meet tomorrow so that they can call Priest and decide the dates for marriage. All were chit-chatting when I silently went to the kitchen.

I made 2 batches of each cupcake and 1 batch of the red velvet cupcake. Kartik loves the red velvet cupcakes so for him I made this batch but then he is not here.

Shreya loved the cupcakes so I decided to pack some cupcakes to take with her for home.

I took a cupcake box and added 6 of chocolate cupcakes. I did the same with vanilla cupcakes. I took 4 Red velvet cupcakes and added it in a small box. I collected all three boxes and came into the living room. All were looking at me. I went near Shreya and gave her those boxes.

“Shreya you loved the cupcakes so this is for you,” I said. Shreya gave me a big smile and kept those boxes on the glass table. She came to me and hugged me 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.” I said.

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

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

After some time, we all bade bye to Malhotra’s. I returned to my bedroom and got freshen up. I changed my outfit from the saree to nightdress. After done with my night routine of cleaning and moisturizing I came in the balcony and sat on the swing. I loved the Malhotra Family. I just hope that their son is also like them.

I was waiting for Kary. I messaged him to know where he was. He said that he will be coming in half an hour. He knows that I’ll be waiting for him.

I was looking at the dark sky which was filled with the stars. The moon was also present but he was in a crescent shape. I was thinking about my decision. For me my parent’s happiness is important. Whatever they will decide it will be good for me. I never disrespected my parents except about singing. I have so much guilt about it in my heart. I want to share it with my parents but then I fear. But I have decided that this week anyhow I’ll be telling about this to Papa............................

Gauri Kumar

I'm happy for my Radha. She is lucky to have Sush as her Mother in Law. Sush is a very good person. When Sush came to with her son’s proposal, I was in a dilemma that if Shraddha says no then our relations shouldn’t be spoiled. But then Radha accepted the proposal making us happy and proud.

When she told us about what her son had said about marriage functions and secrecy, I was sad. But then when I thought with Aaron’s point of view I realised that whatever he decided is in the good for their life and future.

I’m happy that my prince will be becoming my Son in Law. When the Radha born from that time Sush loved her like her daughter. I know Girish also liked Aaron very much. I know that my prince will never disappoint me. I have full faith in Sush’s upbringing. Sush and Shekhar Bhai (Brother) have also adopted a daughter.

I’m very happy for them.

We all were close to each other before we lost our connections. I used to tease both of them very much. My Radha will be getting married to a good family. I know my husband he will behave strictly with her but he loves her very much. He loves her more than he loves me. He was very broken when he declines his princess’s wish.

I hope soon they both sort out their no care attitude and be open to each other........


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