DARLING 2.0

Chapter 2

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One by one Hanumanthu introduced everyone to Sakshi.

Hanumanthu:"Nandini............"

He called her when she walked inside. 

Hanumanthu:"Sakshi, she is Nandini. Vishwanath's daughter and her husband Arjun."

Sakshi recognized her immediately. "She is more beautiful than the photos I saw. No wonder he loved her for years"  Sakshi thought looking at Nandini. 

Pushing her thoughts away she gave a friendly handshake to both of them which Nandini returned awkwardly while Prabha stood with a blank face.

"Vadina........(sister-in-law)" Sakshi jerked by a sudden hug from Prasanna. She hugged her back after coming out of the shock. They both started talking like a long lost friends. Prasanna is aware of their marriage as she is in touch with them regularly.

Prabha(showing fake anger):"Hello Madam. Even I am here"

Prasanna:"Who cares? I am here for my Vadina. " 

Rajeswari:"Is it? Then why were you in verge of crying this afternoon when I told you that your brother is not coming."

Prasanna gave a sheepish grin making everyone laugh except Nandini who is thinking about her dry welcome by Prasanna.

Prabha:"Ninnu............"

Prabhas lifted his hand to hit her head with his knuckles, but pulled her into a hug instead.

Prasanna:"I missed you annayya......"

Prabha:"I Missed my nephew. Where is he?"

"Yes, we are very eager to meet him." said Sakshi searching for tiny toddler.

Prakash came inside carrying his son Pranav who is busy in sucking his little thumb.

That cute little fellow stole their attention in a single moment and he too liked them and he didn't wish to come out of Sakshi's loving embrace.

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Night......

Dinner was arranged in the garden. All sat in a circular formation while the dishes were self served. 

Everyone are curious to know more about Sakshi. She was bombarded with many questions which she answered patiently.

"Sakshi, where do your parents live?" Prabha looked at Sakshi to see her trying hard to cover her emotions.

What she said next made everyone look at her in shock.

"I am an orphan."

"I moved out of orphanage after getting a job in city hospital. I lived alone till my marriage. Then only I came to know how it feels like having a family and to be loved by them." She said looking at her in-laws.

"Attayya, Mavayya loves me more than their son and Prabha supported me in every aspect. He never complained about my odd working hours or my lack of experience in managing house holds. They all understands me. I used to fight with god everyday for not giving me a family but now I can't thank him enough for giving them as my family." Sakshi completed while a lone tear fell from her eyes.

Prabha pulled her little closer and rubbed circles over her back to calm her. While his parents looked at her with proud smiles.

Bhadram:"Don't feel bad Sakshi. Now we all are your family. God did a mistake by taking you away from one family, so he gave you the biggest one in return to rectify it."