Chapter 19: POT BELLY

Chapter 19: Pot belly

Guests who were curious about Arthi`s identity where in shock to know that she was Ajay`s granddaughter and Rathi was his daughter in law and wife of Tarun, who left home to oppose the forced marriage and died in accident.

People started to speculate different kind of stories and started to discuss about it. They all wanted to know where they have been all these years, what were they doing all time. Why did they made sudden appearance on this particular celebration. Someone said maybe this is the announcement Mr. Dixit wanted to make.

Hearing all this Ramesh and Suresh were fuming with anger. Suresh was about to launch towards Arthi but Ramesh grabs him by his shoulder and asks him to control his temper.

Ramesh and Seema moves towards Arthi and speaks...

Arthi it`s been long time dear, How are you? You look beautiful you`re not fat anymore don't you used to wear glasses anymore.

Arthi knew he is trying to embarrass her in front of everyone...

I`m good uncle and thanks for your compliments it`s been long time. Everyone changes in 10 years even you have changed a lot uncle, you lost all your hairs and got pot belly which is not good for your health you should concentrate on it.

Seeing that Arthi is not timid and can refute him. He gritting his teeth smiles at her and replies...

You`ve learnt to joke little girl well what you said is also correct everyone changes over the period. As soon Suresh will take over the company, I`ll be free from responsibilities, I`ll have lot of time and can to concentrate on my health. You should also join company and help your cousin.

Oh you have mistaken uncle, I`m not here to assist Suresh.

Arthi pauses to observe to relaxed faces after her statement, she smirks at them and thinks in her mind, I`m here to take what belongs to me rightfully and to avenge the person who wronged my mom, dad and make their life living hell.

Seeing that Arthi has no intention to join the company Ramesh and Suresh feel relaxed, they couldn't understand her mockery.

Maya was filled from jealous and anger seeing Arthi has stolen the spotlight that belongs to her how all the eligible guys were looking at her. Maya was more attracted to handsome guy who stood next to Arthi who hand rested on her waist and smiling looking at her. She wanted him at any cost wanted to snatch him from Arthi.

Arthi could see Maya thoughts through as if she like an open book . She pulls Sid more close to her kisses his cheeks mockingly looks at Maya and passes through them to greet Rai grandpa and Vijay. She hugs Rai grandpa and Vijay greets them and talks to them...

Hey handsome how are you? How`s your health and are you concentrating on your diet. You have not aged at all and you`ve dressed very smartly you look like uncle`s elder brother. Don't tell me you`re dressed to impress someone are you getting me a new grandma and mom to my uncle.

Saying this Arthi winks at him, seeing her playful nature grandpa Rai laughs whole heartedly and pulls her cheeks and replies...

I didn't know my princess was coming here see dressing up didn't go waste. My princess thinks I`m smart and your elder brother Vijay see you`ve lost your charm.

Chuckling to his father behavior Vijay pulls Arthi into another hug and asks her...

Are you saying that I don't look handsome anymore princess and you don't want me anymore.

Pouting his faces like a sad puppy, Arthi laughs at his behavior and says...

Of course no one can out beat your hot handsomeness but I still found my Mr. Handsome who loves and cares for me more than you.

Arthi introduces Sid to both of them and they chat for some time. Since Arthi never had good relation with Shruthi just greets her by saying hello and passes a smile to Divya greets her to hugging her.

As for Divya was beyond shock seeing Arthi hug her, seeing how friendly her behavior. She feels guilty because she used pull pranks on her by joining with Maya and Suresh. Arthi never did anything bad to her nor complained on her, she used to help her in assignments and projects. Hugging Divya for a while Arthi tells something to her...

Meet me for lunch on Monday at 1 PM, I`ll be waiting for you in the new restaurant near Dixit group. I know you blame me or even hate me for kiddo breaking friendship with you. All I care is about kiddo, I just want to clear some things with you. If you come or not it`s totally up to you. I don't want force you to do things which you don't like to do anyways I`ll be waiting.

Divya doesn't know what to talk to Arthi feeling awkward she releases herself from the hug and tries to smiles at her while trying to hold her tears. Now she realizes how wrong she was back how foolishly he followed Maya and Suresh.

She used to hate Arthi so much because one day after pulling a prank on her along with Maya and Suresh. They were sitting and laughing in Maya`s room, commenting how pathetic she is.

Listening to this Atharv scolds her very much even complains to his mom. Who just neglects it shrugging her shoulders and she scolds Atharv to stop making fuss about a prank.

Since her mom never liked Arthi because reason was simple she was Rathi's daughter whom Shruthi hated her. She didn't even bother to hear what Atharv said not even bothered to know what Divya did to Arthi.