Sun rose brightly in the sky welcoming a new day and a big family was gathered in a big mansion for having breakfast. A boy in his late 20's hurriedly came with a file in one hand and laptop bag in another.
Adi : Good morning everyone. Sorry I am late for breakfast.Madhu narrowed her eyes at her son : Good morning son. Why are you again late today?Mansi : Relax didi Adi must have come home late last night right dear?Aditya sighed in relief and gave a brilliant smile to his Chachi for saving him from his mother's scold.Vikas : As everyone has come so shall we start the breakfast? I am getting late for the hospital.Nitin : Yes yes why not!Madhu : Akshara beta did you drink your fruit juice this morning?Akshara sheepishly smiled at her mother-in-law as she was caught for skipping her food.Madhu huffed : This is not done Akshara. You are pregnant beta and it's not good to skip your food.Paridhi : Don't worry Badima after my breakfast I will pack bhabhi's juice also with her lunch while I pack my tiffin.Vikas : Thanks sis otherwise some people are so careless for their health.He glared at Akshara for forgetting to drink her morning juice and then continued eating his breakfast simultaneously keeping an eye on his wife's plate.Sameer : Alright I am full. Mansi I will wait in the living room. Come fast.Mansi : I am also done with my food. Didi I will come back early today from office. Call me if you need anything from market. I will pick it up on my way back.Madhu : Sure!Aditya : What is today evening mom?Madhu : Oh yeah Ruchi's family is coming for dinner tonight. Yesterday you came late so you must not be knowing. Come back from work early today evening. I want you all kids home before they arrive. Understood?Aditya, Vikas, Akshara and Paridhi nodded simultaneously and rushed out of house to their respective workplaces making all four elders giggle at their behaviour.After Sameer and Mansi also left for work, Nitin asked Madhu about sudden visit of Ruchi.Nitin : Madhu I am still confused about what Ruchi's in-laws wants to discuss with us? I hope our Ruchi is fine and there won't be any problem in their home.Madhu : Stop overthinking Nitin. Everything will be ok. Now help me in deciding tonight's menu for dinner. Ruchi and Aryan often come home for visiting but her in-laws are coming after quiet a long time.Soon it was evening and Madhu and Mansi were busy preparing delicacies for their daughter's family. Akshara and Paridhi were setting the table with new crockery whereas all gents except Aditya were talking randomly and waiting for the guests to come.The door bell rang in the meanwhile and Vikas stood up to open the door. He bowed down to senior Khuranna couple and after greeting Aryan, pulled his sister for a warm hug.Vikas : How are you my darling sis?Ruchi : All good big bro. I missed you so muchVikas : Oh really that's why you are coming home to meet us after one whole month inspite of living in the same city?Ruchi pouted : I was very busy with office and work!Vikas shook his head smiling and invited them in. Akshara and Paridhi engulfed Ruchi and Aryan in a bear hug and greeted the elders. After the pleasantries, Ruchi looked around for her other brother.Ruchi : Badima where is Aditya?Madhu : Actually he met one of his college friend today after his court hearing so got a bit late but he would be coming home in some time.Awantika (Ruchi's mother-in-law) : Umm Madhuji we wanted to discuss something important with you all?Madhu : Yes Awantikaji tell us..Awantika : Actually Ruchi told me some days ago that you all are looking for a suitable alliance for Aditya?Madhu sighed : Yeah few alliances came for Aditya from our close friends and relatives but that boy! What do I tell you? He straight away rejected them all without even looking at those girls pictures.Mansi : Didi why are you stressing over it? Those girls were not upto Aditya's match. We will very soon find a perfect girl made for our Adi!!Ruchi grinned and said : Mom what if we might have just found out that girl?This drew everyone's attention and all looked at Ruchi with a confusion.Sameer : What are you saying dear?Nitin : Yes beta explain clearly..Milind (Ruchi's father-in-law) : Arey Nitinbhai we came with a very good alliance for Aditya.Akshara and Paridhi squealed togather : Really!!Aryan laughed and replied : Yes really bhabhi and Pari. Mom tell them all...He gestured towards Awantika and she turned towards Nitin and Madhu pulling out an envelope from her handbag.Awantika : Mohini Nanda is a very good friend of mine. She also used to write articles in our women's magazine but she took retirement alongwith her husband Vinay Nanda who is a retired army officer.They have two children. A son and a daughter-in-law who are both doctors and a daughter who is an interior designer. She has completed her studies and is currently working with a prestigious firm though we don't know the firm's name. Her name is Arpita.Mansi felt as if she knew this name but couldn't remember where she had heard it.Ruchi : Badima and Badepapa I have met her and her family once personally. Believe me she would be perfect for Adi and our family. She is very beautiful and smart. Her family is also very good with high moral values.Awantika : Yes Madhuji this girl and her family are very good. Here is the biodata and also her photo in this envelope. Just have a look and then decide.Nitin : If you all are praising them so highly then I think we can proceed further with this alliance after talking with Aditya. What's say Madhu?Madhu : Why not? Did you talked with that girl's family too Awantikaji?Awantika : Not yet but if Aditya and you all are ok to proceed then I will personally talk with Arpita's mother.Meanwhile Aditya came and saw all of them sitting and chatting. He went and greeted Ruchi's family and ruffled Ruchi's hair earning a glare from her.Ruchi : Adi we are meeting after a month and instead of greeting me sweetly you are spoiling my hair..Adi : Your fault. Who told you to visit us after one whole month.Ruchi bit her lips : I know and I am sorry. Was busy with work but now I will come again very soon. Promise. Come on give me a hug now lil bro!!Adi growled but pulled her in a tight embrace : I am not little my dear sister. FYI i am 27 and 27 is not considered as little.Ruchi rolled her eyes : Whatever. Now go and freshen up quickly. I am hungry. We all were waiting for you only to start with dinner.Adi : Give me 5 mins. I will be back quickly. With this he went to change and then joined his family at the dinning room for a hearty dinner.With all the casual talks and funny banters of the siblings, the dinner came to an end and Khuranna family took their leave with a promise to meet again soon.After dinner, Nitin, Madhu, Sameer and Mansi were in Nitin's bedroom discussing about the alliance.Mansi : Didi let's open the biodata and see the girl's picture. After reading it Sameer and Mansi were surprisingly shocked.Sameer : Bhaisaab this Arpita is working in our company only.Mansi grinned : No wonder I felt the name familiar. Bhaisaab, didi this girl is indeed very pretty and talented. She is the youngest employee who is a part of our company's core team who works for only big and prestigious clients.Madhu looked at the photo lovingly caressing it : Indeed she is perfect for our Adi and for us.Vikas, Akshara and Paridhi came in the room right at that moment.Pari : Can we come in?Nitin chuckled : From when did you start taking permission Pari?Pari grinned at him and sat in between Nitin and Madhu looking at the beautiful girl's picture in Madhu's hand.Pari : She is like an angel Badima.. see bhabhi..She forwarded the photo to Akshara whereas Vikas was reading the bio
Next day Aditya woke up early and decided to go for a jog as sleep was far away from him since he saw Arpita's picture. After the jog, he straight away went to his room and took a long hot water bath to calm his nerves and relax his muscles. Getting dressed in his black suit, he went downstairs and saw his entire family had already gathered at the dinning table for breakfast. He took his seat greeting everyone.Paridhi and Akshara noticed the tiredness in his eyes and smiled mischievously.Pari : Didn't slept well last night bhai?Aditya who was in his own thoughts replied : HmmAkshara : Arpita's photo didn't let you sleep Adi?Aditya again hummed lost in his own thoughts. A gush of laughter brought him back from his dream world and he started eating his breakfast silently embarrassed by his family's teasings.Madhu : Girls enough of your teasing. Now spare my son. Turning towards Aditya, she asked : Adi did you read the biodata and saw Arpita's picture?Aditya slowly nodded his hea
Arpita's condition was no less than Aditya. On one side, after knowing about her, Aditya was eager to meet her whereas on the other side, Arpita was anxious and comprehensive about this relationship. Due to this, she couldn't sleep properly last night and on top of that, she has to tell her decision to her parents this morning. She was confused what to think while getting ready for office. Office! She wondered what Sameer sir and Mansi mam would be thinking about her. How will she face them now? If this alliance doesn't work out then will it affect her career?She was engrossed in these thoughts when she heard a knock on her room's door and shortly after that her brother and sister-in-law entered greeting her with bright smiles on their faces.Suchita sighed looking at Arpita's facial expression : What happened Aru? Thinking something?Arpita shrugged : Just about the match Awantika aunty suggested yesterday. Nothing else bhabhi....Rajveer : Have you thought about it?Arpita : Yes b
Aditya closed the file frustrated at himself. His work was his worship and he never had a day so far where he was not able to concentrate at his work. But since last two days specifically after seeing Arpita's picture, he was feeling quiet restless. Neither is he able to sleep properly nor is he able to concentrate on anything happening around him. He was anxiously waiting for her answer which he was desparately hoping to be positive.He heard a knock and asked the person to come in. Seeing his father he sat straight and gave a smile to him.Adi : Dad you know you can come anytime in my cabin. You don't need to knockNitin : I thought you would be busy so knocked. Done with work?Adi : Yeah everything important is finished for the day.Nitin : Cool then let's go home. Your mother wants us all to be at home early.Aditya's heart thumped loudly in anticipation. He somewhere knew why his mother wanted them home soon. He drank a glass of water and wiped his hands on his trouser to calm hi
Aditya and Arpita joined their siblings after their talk. Vikas : So done with your talks?Aditya nodded.Rajveer : Well I guess then we should take a leave now. Riva would be waiting for me and Suchi..Vikas : Sure we will also get going. It was nice meeting you all. See you tomorrow Veer..After bidding bye they all left for their respective homes. In car, Suchita looked at Rajveer and then turned backwards.Suchi : So Aru? How was it?Arpita blushed and looked out of window : Good bhabhi..Suchi teased : Good or very good?Arpita whined : BhabhiiiiSuchita and Rajveer laughed hearing her.Rajveer : Anyways jokes apart, did you like him doll?Arpita bit her lips with a shy smile : Yes bhai.Suchita : Want to meet one more time Aru or are you sure with your decision?Arpita : I am sure bhabhi. He is just like Papa and Bhai.Suchita and Rajveer smiled hearing her answer and thanked God for sending Aditya in her way whereas Arpita was looking outside the car window with a dreamy smil
The ringing of alarm disturbed Aditya's sleep. He tried to shut the alarm without opening his eyes but damn his mobile fell on the ground from the bed side table. He groaned and got up from bed picking up his phone in the process and shutting it up finally!!But his irritation flew out of window and a smirk appeared on his face as soon as he saw Arpita's photo which was his phone's wallpaper currently. He had scanned Arpita's photo which came with her biodata and then saved it in his phone as his baby sister Paridhi was constantly trying to hide her photo in order to tease him. He being the smart person he is attached his printer with his phone and transferred it on his mobile after scanning. Then he himself went and gave Arpita's photo to Paridhi and asked her to keep it making her gap at him.He chuckled remembering his sister's shocked expression and caressed Arpita's face on his mobile screen.Aditya (self - talk) : Why are you so beautiful Arpita? Since I have seen you I am not m
Nanda family welcomed them inside warmly and after getting seated, Awantika introduced them.Awantika : Mohini this is Madhuji Aditya's mother, this is Nitin Bhaisaab Aditya's father, Sameer Bhaisaab and Mansiji Aditya's uncle and aunty and Ruchi's parents. This is Vikas and Akshara. Nitin bhaisaab's elder son and daughter-in-law. This younger munchkin is Paridhi. Ruchi's younger sister. And lastly he is Aditya.Vinay and Mohini greeted them all.Awantika : And Madhuji she is my friend Mohini, Arpita's mother. Vinay bhai Arpita's father. He is Rajveer and she is his wife Suchita. Arpita's brother and sister-in-law. And this small angel is Riva.On hearing her name, Riva giggled and fisted her small palm in air making everyone go awe on her.Pari : She is soo cuttee.....Ruchi : Indeed she is. Just like an angel!!Pari : Rajveer bhaiya can I play with her.Rajveer : Ofcourse dear take her and play with her in her room. Sunita show Riva's bedroom.Sunita guided Pari to Riva's room and S
Aditya closed his eyes and whispered slowly "Finally you are going to be mine Arpita". Everyone was tired from today's events and slept soon.Next day Madhu called up their family priest and he suggested two dates auspicious for keeping engagement. One was after two days and other was after one month.She discussed this with Nitin, Sameer, Mansi and they asked Aditya's opinion regarding this.Madhu : Adi Panditji said two dates are good. One is after two days and another is after one month. Which one do you think is comfortable for you?Aditya wanted to say the one after two days but he didn't wanted to sound desparate and moreover he wanted Arpita to be comfortable so he said : Mom I am fine with any of the two. Just ask Arpita about her opinion.Akshara : Ohho Adi! Looking out for her from now itself! Good good....Aditya did something he never thought before. He strangely blushed hearing Akshara's teasing remark but thankfully his mother came to his rescueMadhu : Akshara don't tea