CHAPTER 19

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"What will happen if anyone recognizes you???" Aarya asked when they stopped at a signal.

"We are going to Shivani's Fashion House " he replied to her and she nodded. The rest of the ride was completed in silence and they reached the Fashion House.

The Manager came with a few assistants and escorted them to the private area.

"Mam Shivani Mam has asked you to do a trial for your dress tomorrow so if any alterations required we can do that." she said to Aarya who looked at Aditya who nodded at her asking to go. After the trial she came back and they started to move for the jewelry section. Aditya asked Aarya whether she wanted a couple rings or different ones. To which she shrugged they both started looking at the rings and after a few minutes Aditya liked a ring and showed it to Aarya who also liked it but seeing the price she was hesitant as she doesn't want to take such an expensive thing from him. But not knowing how to tell him she kept quiet. After sometime they have selected both the rings and left the shop.

They sat in the car and started to proceed towards home.

"Can you stop at the supermarket for a few minutes I want to buy some chocolates" Aarya asked looking at the supermarket present ahead to which he nodded and stopped opening his seatbelt he was going to get down when she held his hand to stop him.

"Don't worry no one will recognize me" saying this he wore a beanie and mask to hide himself.

They both went in and Aarya took a few chocolates for Vihu and some other biscuits and chips. While going to the counter her eyes fell on a small teddy bear which she loved instantly. And took it to the counter.

They were waiting in the line when Aditya asked "Does Vivaan love teddy bears so much that you have so many in your room and you are buying another one

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They were waiting in the line when Aditya asked "Does Vivaan love teddy bears so much that you have so many in your room and you are buying another one." Aditya asked quite a surprise as he remembered there were so many teddy bears in her room. Here his question she looked away quite embarrassed whereas he was looking at her for the answer.

"This is not for Vihu it's for me and in my room also they are mine." She replied looking everywhere except him. Aditya looked at her with surprise at her as he never thought that and chuckled whereas Aarya was embarrassed at it and thanked god as it was their turn. After the billing Aditya took out his wallet and was going to remove his card when Aarya stopped him and paid using google pay.

"Why didn't you let me pay?" Aditya asked once they settled back in the car.

"Sir If you pay with your that card everyone would know that you are not an ordinary man" She replied turning to him while folding her hands who looked away knowing she is right. And she chuckled.

"Waise...Are you going to bring those teddies with you once we are married?" He asked looking at her with a raised eyebrow.

"No" she replied and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank god... Or else my room will become a circus." Aditya murmured to himself while driving but his relief left in a few seconds when she said "Why I will bring it from my home. Can't you buy me a few teddy bears? You have so much money with you." she asked looking at him while folding her hands.

"Madam are you serious you call those few teddy bears " he asked shocked with her. And she nodded her head hurriedly to which he sighed knowing his room would turn into a circus soon.

"I want to tell you something" she said to which he hummed....

"I am going to resign from my job" she said looking at him and he frowned listening to it.

"If we get married you can relocate to Mumbai what's the need to resign the job" he asked her looking at her once in a while of driving.

"I can but I don't want to... kannaya is small yet I will start my job again when he would be 5 years..." she replied to him trying to make him understand.

"Mumma will look after him... I don't want you to sacrifice your career for us..." he replied to her not liking the fact that she is sacrificing for them.

"I am not sacrificing anything...I am his mother and I want to..." she said frowning looking outside. He nodded not wanting to upset her.

"Have you dropped your papers" he asked.

"No I thought once I inform you then i will" she replied. On their way back home she explained to him about the functions on Sunday. On morning they would be having Nichayathartham (Engagement) according to her family customs and Roka in evening according to his family customs. And explained to him about their customs. Aarya asked to keep the baby with her but Aditya refused saying she should rest and take care of herself as the events will take place at her home it would be hectic for them seeing her upset he said I am going to stay here till Tuesday you can keep him with you then, listening to which she was happy. After having dinner at Sharma's he left for his flat in Hyderabad. The next day passed in a jiffy with the preparations and Malhotra's along with Vibe came to Sharma house in the evening to fix the wedding date. After the introductions and greeting everyone settled on the couch and chairs. Pandit ji was looking for the dates after a few minutes he said there are a total of 3 dates which are after 3 weeks, after 2 months and after a year.

"What do you say Vijay ji" asked Prasad the elder brother of Raj.

"3 weeks would be too soon and a year would be too far so, after 2 months would be good right..." Vijay said while raising his eyebrow.

"Ummm... Uncle after 2 months we have a concert in Switzerland...." Aditya said looking at Vijay.

"Can't you postponed that Adi" asked Prasad looking at him.

"No badepapa already the posters have been released and all the preparations are done if we cancel it now 5 of us have to pay a huge penalty" said Aditya worried about everything.

"I think after 3 weeks would be good" said Shanti whereas her family members were looking at her surprisingly but no one dared to say a word to her and kept mum...

Malhotra's were elated whereas Sharma's were happy but were also tensed about the arrangements and the finance. After the congratulations everyone proceeded towards the dining hall. Aarya was also moving when Aditya held her hands and asked "Are you not happy?"

"No I am it's just that 3 weeks is fast" she replied looking at the baby who was tapping her face.

"If you want we can choose after a year" he suggested to which she replied in negative and said she would be okay after a few minutes to which he nodded and went to the backyard where the dinner was present for youngsters. Everyone chit chatted and after dinner everyone left.

The next day engagement took place according to both the customs and Aditya as promised stayed till Tuesday and left the next day.

Days flew off so quickly and today their wedding was conducted and they left for the airport after bidding her family a farewell.

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