Part 32 Relaxation

Khushi hoped on Arnav happily. Arnav stood like a statue, seeing her cheerful. He thought something opposite to it and we know that. He couldn't believe that she was not getting angry with him. More to his surprise, Khushi said,

*Thank you so much Arnav... thank you so much...* She kissed his cheek, staying in the hug.

Arnav's hands slowly raised and touched her back.

Breaking the hug, she cupped his face.

*Do you know how much I was worried about your health? You have no idea how much I wanted to treat you. To take you to the US for the treatment only I wanted our marriage to happen soon. I'm so happy because you are alright...*

She again hugged him as tight as possible. This time, Arnav also reciprocated her.

*I was nervous as hell until a few minutes ago... thank God, I got to know the truth... I will sleep peacefully tonight...* she said relaxing.

*I'm sorry Khushi... Shyam lied to you...*

Khushi looked at him, breaking the hug.

*Thank God, it was a lie...* she said smilingly.

Arnav also smiled.

*I thought our Boss will get angry at us for lying to her...*

*I'm not BOSS now but a woman who wanted her would-be husband to be fit and fine*

Arnav cupped her face and kissed her forehead. Khushi leaned on his chest, circling his waist.

*I was scared... because I don't want to lose you just like I lost mother... It's a killer disease you know...? * she said fearfully.

Arnav took a long breath and caressed her back. Couldn't he understand her fear?

*I'm alright... you no need to have cared...* he said.

*You have no idea how relieved I'm...*

Arnav kissed her hair.

*By the way, why did Shyam lie to me?* she asked, looking at Arnav, raising her head.

*You were so rude and strict at that time...*

*So...? *

*When you asked about my health condition, he sensed extreme softness and concern in your tone for the first time it seems...*

*Oh...*

*Shyam wanted you to be like that with the staff always... so he lied to you to keep you concerned*

*Really? *

*Yeah... you and I became close to each other was an unexpected turning point for him*

*Did he say anything about it?*

*No no... he was scared of our closeness... so he told my friends. They just conveyed it to me, without wasting time.*

*So, you came to meet me to tell me the truth...*

*Mmm*

*This is what I liked about you... you are damn straight forward...* she smiled whereas Arnav chuckled.

*See, who is saying...? You are more straight forward than anyone, damn it...* he dashed his forehead with hers.

*True...* she smiled.

*Ok, it's already late... I'm leaving... you go to sleep*

*Ok...*

*Bye...*

*Good night...*

Arnav left GH after waving his hand toward her.

Khushi came inside the house, closing the door. She stopped hearing,

*Khushi, beta...*

She looked at Garima, frowning her eyes.

*Meeting a man before your marriage in the nighttime is not appreciative...* she said hesitatingly.

*Who asked your appreciation? * Khushi sneered.

*You don't... but it's my duty to tell you it's not right...*

*I know what is right and what is wrong... you no need to advise me. Mind your own business* Khushi said furiously.

*What I'm saying is...*

Cutting her,

*Shut uppppp... who are you to advise me? You mean nothing to me. Understand...? *

Shashi came out of the room, hearing Khushi's high pitched tone.

*What's happening here? Garima what...*

Cutting him,

*Dad... ask her to be within her limits. She is crossing her limits. I won't be quiet if she interferes in my matter* Khushi said and left the place.

Shashi was confused. Did Garima interfere in Khushi's matter?

*What did you do, Garima? * he asked with the same confusion.

*She was with Arnav bituwa in the lane a few minutes ago... They hugged each other...* she said hesitatingly.

Shashi rolled his eyes.

*She was in a foreign country... this is not a big deal for her...and more than everything, they are getting married...in just one week...*

*I just...*

*Ours and their generations are different... please don't interfere in her matter, Garima. She is happy after a few long years... don't make her upset... just be as before...*

Shashi left the place. Garima stood confused. She couldn't understand what was wrong she said because her ideas were like that.

........

Arnav saw his friends were still waiting for him in the part. Arnav smiled inwardly. He got down the car making a sad face. Shyam rushed to him.

*What happened Arnav? Did you tell the truth to Khushi madam? What did she say? How did she react to it? * He asked many questions continuously.

Arnav looked at him miserably. All the other three came to them.

*What happened, ASR?* Aman asked frightfully.

*It seems the problem became big...* NK said looking at Arnav's face nervously.

*Yes... it's very serious... I didn't even expect Khushi will be like this...* Arnav sighed.

They were looking at him getting horror-struck.

*That means, I will lose my job... she will throw me out of the office...God...* Shyam blabbered.

They looked at him pathetically.

*I need this punishment... I should not have done that... but I didn't do it selfishly... trust me...* he continued blabbering.

Arnav stood, folding his hands, listening to his blabber.

*ASR...what did you decide? * Aman asked.

*I said yes...* Arnav said sighing.

*Yes...? For what? * Akash asked.

*For everything...*

*I didn't get you...*

*What else could I do? * Arnav kept them in suspense.

They were silent. Yes, what else Arnav could do when he confessed everything to her?

*Because of me she cancelled the marriage. Because of me, your life became miserable...* Shyam said sadly.

*Yes... it's everything because of you... because of your lie, Khushi became soft towards us... because of you she came close to me....because of you she has fallen in love with me... and now...*

Cutting him,

*Everything went in vain... because of me you guys are hurt... Because of me, she cancelled your marriage...* tears rolled down Shyam's eyes.

*Who said our marriage got cancelled? * Arnav asked calmly.

All of them looked at him perplexed. Arnav smiled at them.

*Didn't she cancel the marriage? * Aman asked.

*She was happy knowing the truth that I'm not a cancer patient* Arnav smirked.

*Whaaaat! * Shyam asked.

*When she loves me truly, how would she get angry for the lie?* Arnav asked with pride.

His friends lifted him from the ground and celebrated the most important moment of their life. Shyam was looking at them unbelievably. They put Arnav down and hugged him happily.

*Hey, what happened to you man? * Arnav asked Shyam.

*Is it really true? * Shyam could not believe it.

*Yes. It's true... truly real...* Arnav smiled.

Shyam hugged Arnav.

*Thank you so much Arnav... don't know how I'm going to be thankful to you...*

*Relax, Shyam...*

*I didn't expect Khushi ma'am would be so understanding...*

*I told you, she is an Angel* Arnav said.

*She is YOUR Angel...* NK said.

All of them nodded yes affirmatively.

*I was so scared yaar...* Shyam huffed in relief.

*You lied and kept me scared... so, I too did the same...* Arnav said.

They laughed wholeheartedly with Relaxation.

To be continued...