HOPE- ASHA

14: I am Aarya!!

AUTHOR'S POV

Aarya stood in front of her family awkwardly realizing it was too early for her to face them.

She just wanted to sprint out of the hotel and close the door of the room in the bungalow escaping from her past.. Her so called family.

But she was staying strong for the family who actually made her feel loved and cherished her.

Dia interpreting the awkwardness was due to the fact that they were strangers introduced to them but nothing seemed to change the heavy atmosphere of the room.

At last she decided to leave the room, they were already late.

D- Aru let us go.. We are getting late for the rituals.
(She turned to her mother in law)
Ma, you complete the rituals here, I will take Tanu to the stage and come back to join the barat(wedding procession).

Aarya just nodded and turned to leave.

D- Did you eat anything after lunch? (Asked Aru)

Ar- I will eat later Diu..

D- NO.
(Turned to Indra)
I am leaving Aru here.. Make sure she eats and then send her there..

Ar- but I can eat there..

D- We will busy in preparations there Aru.. The rituals will begin a little later here.. And you can also get to know both your jijus.

Ar- but.

Dia cut her off and glared at her - No buts Aarya.

Aarya not being able to say anything remains silent while Dia leaves to go Tanu.

Aarya was now in a room filled with people who used to cherish her.

Everyone was too shocked to react.. It felt if anyone spoke a word their bubble will break and their Ira will disappear.

But how wrong were they.. The girl sitting in front of them was no longer their Ira.

Shiv was the first to come out of his trance.. He ran and hugged Aarya sobbing.

Sv- Where did you go Boudidi?
(Boudidi is another bengali term for sister in law)
I missed you so much.

Aarya was angry with everyone but how could she ignore the innocent soul in front of her.
How could punish her Shivu.

Letting him take comfort for she reluctantly broke the hug.

Before she could say anything everyone had joined the hug..
Except her dada..

Indra was too shocked to join the moment.. He sensed something missing in the whole situation.

Why was Dia calling her Aru?
How does Iru know them?

On the other hand Aarya was feeling uncomfortable with the happenings..
Just then the bell rang.. Reliving Aarya from the situation.

Aarya wanting to escape the situation went and opened the door.

The waiter came in with the food sent by Dia and set the food on the table and left the room.