The Rajput BAHU

#18

Aratrika was pulled by her bhabhisa to the terrace after dinner.

"Please Bhabhisa, let me sleep. I feel tiroed." She said trying to convince her Bhabhisa to go without her.

But her bhabhisa was a stubborn lady who had her way.

Without speaking another word she pulled aratrika with her till they reached the terrace.

There she saw Vansh, Mayank, Tanya (the bride) and another man whom she saw in the morning.

They were all sitting in a circle on the mattress with was sprawled on the floor.

There were blankets and pillows too.

The breeze felt cool against her skin.

What a beautiful weather it was.

Aratrika felt a bit shy, being around people who were close to him.

She followed her bhabhisa who sat in between Vansh and Tanya.

So, she sat between Mayank and Vansh.

The unknown man was sitting near Tanya.

Seeing her Jay crawled towards her from Vansh's lap, who mumbled something like 'traitor' under his breath.

Aratrika's face split into a smile as she made Jay settle on her lap. She cooed at him who in return smiled widely speaking gibberish in his baby language as if talking to her seriously.

Everyone giggled looking at the adorable duo.

Preetha was gaping in disbelief as she watched her own son ignore her.

"Muh band kar, varna makkhi gus jaye gi." Tanya giggled closing her friend's mouth which had fell open.

(Close your mouth, or else flies might go in.)

"Pata nahi kya jaadu kat deti hai yeh, saare bachhe iske deewane ho jaate hai." Preetha uttered as she gazed at aratrika and her son who were involved in a serious discussion.

(God knows what magic she does, all the kids go crazy over her.)

"Maan na padega, Daadisa ki choice badi kamaal ki hai." Karan commented impressed with Aratrika's simplicity and kind attitude.

(I have to admit, grandma's choice is amazing.)

"Aratrika." Tanya called out which made Aratrika look up at her. "Meet him. He is my younger brother Karan." She said pointing at Karan.

"Hello bhai." Aratrika said greeting with a small smile.

Karan could somehow feel that she was best choice for his friend.

"And Karan she is-"

"Aratrika. My bhabhisa. I know."

Karan cut his sister off with a smirk dancing on his face as he teasingly gazed at Aratrika whose whole face was flushed as she played with Jay avoiding all the eyes staring at her.

"She is so shy." Tanya commented looking at her red face.

Gasps were heard which made everyone's eyes snap towards Vansh and Mayank who had a horrified expressions on their face.

"Shy??" Vansh asked.

"That too Ika." Mayank completed ponting at Aratrika unsurely.

The both of them remembered the assault they had to undergo just a few minutes ago from the hands of the said 'Shy' woman.

Aratrika narrowed her eyes at the both of them which made them look here and there avoiding her eyes.

Karan chuckled at their scared expressions.