Part 27:

"Good you said that to me... I know what to do... I won't leave her like that... she is the reason for my suspension. I will make sure she will repent for not showing that idiot to her brother. And I will make sure, she will become mine. I won't leave her" said Rahul.

"What you will do?" asked Rahul's one friend, who heard the whole talk between Khushi and Shyam.

"I know what to do... from Monday onwards I'm attending the college. It's already three months after my suspension. Dean suspended me only for one month. But I couldn't come to college and face the students. That stupid girl made me this. I never leave her in peace. But now, I can't waste my time in any. I will make sure she will pay for her deeds. Where is she now?" asked Rahul.

"She went to Pune with her brother. May be Monday she will come back," said Rahul's another friend.

"Hmmm... let her enjoy the holiday... She will face the worst after returning. Welcome to hell Khushi" saying this he smiled evilly...

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After reaching Pune..., Khushi enjoyed her day with her sister and brother's families. She played with her niece and nephews. She felt relaxed. After having dinner, she was dragged by kids, for storytelling. She wants to spend time with her brother and sister. So she told the story to kids and made them sleep as fast as she can. After they went to sleep, she rushed to his brother and sister and their better halves. All the five sat for long and talked. They shared so many good and bad things to each other.

Keshi's husband said about his planning for new business. Shyam also said about his improvement and expecting promotion. And the ladies talked about their works. They also asked Khushi about her studies, and friends.

"Oh she has a lot important friends there. Actually she is not ready to come here leaving her friends. Do you know Keshi... I never expected her to behave this much interested about..." Shyam stopped in meaningful way.

"PAYAL... Payal... she is my friend... I mean she is my classmate and best friend. She is really close friend to me. Before coming here, I introduced her to Bhai... I said to her that I don't want to go. So Shyam is teasing me from that time, right Shyam?" Khushi changed the topic, getting tensed what name her brother will utter. She gave him angry glare for which he smiled naughtily.

"Why are you smiling like that...? What's going on in between you two? Is there anything we should know?" asked Keshi's husband, which made Khushi tensed.

Khushi looked at Shyam with tension-filled eyes. Shyam assured her with his eyes and said

"Nothing... when I went to her college, she went out for lunch with her friends. Some boys are also there. So I started to tease. But she is getting scared thinking about what if I say anything wrong to you guys and amma, babu Ji and mailnly bua Ji."

"Why are you getting scared Khushi? Going out for lunch with friends is not a wrong thing. Then why are feeling tensed?" asked Shyam's wife.

"Yeah Khushi... it is not at all wrong... whenever we know how to behave and how to be in our limits, whatever we do it won't be any wrong. Remember that. Every time, Keshi will think about that and gets tensed," said Khushi's brother-in-law.

Khushi nodded her head. "I know my limits jeeja Ji... I will be in control. I can assure you in this matter. And I also know about how to behave with others. You don't need to feel tensed jeeji. Relax... I will be in my limits." Assured Khushi

"I hope you won't welcome any problem in your way Khushi. From childhood, you are doing that... I'm really scared about you staying alone. Why are you not changing your mind? You can stay at my home Khushi?"

"No... Jiji... next year I'm planning to join in evening classes. It will be more difficult for me to travel between your home and college. It is better for me if I stay in hostel. Please try to understand. And I'm really sorry for rejecting your offer."

"It's ok Khushi... we just want you to feel homely atmosphere. We just want you to be comfortable. If you are comfortable with hostel life, then it's ok for us..." said her brother-in-law. They all had a long chat after a long time.

Meanwhile... in Mumbai...

Aman's face expression changed into horrible expression... he couldn't understand what he is listening... he ran towards hall calling their company manager to book the tickets to Delhi immediately for all. After coming to hall, he shouted all the names.

"Arnav... Anjali... Akash... NK... come fast... it's emergency"

All came running. Because Aman won't say emergency in normal situation, if it is not really serious. When all came to the hall, Arnav asked

"What's wrong Aman? What had happened?"

"We have to move to Delhi now. It is an emergency. Mama is in hospital..."

"WHAT??" shouted all the four.

"Yes, he is in hospital. Just now dad called me to inform us. Akul mama admitted in hospital. He got mild heart-attack," said Aman.

By hearing this, Anjali stunned and lost her balance. When she is about to fall, Arnav and Akash held her tightly.

"Di... nothing will happen Di... Relax... he is already in hospital. He is under care of doctors. Nothing will happen. Suraj mama is also there. Aman..."

"I already said Mr. Prasad to book tickets to Delhi. May be he is on his way. And we better pack our things" he turned to Anjali, who is crying badly "Anjali you need to be strong for Akshaya mami. She needs you now. I just want you to call her and console her. She needs us there. Just talk with her and say we are coming there. Come on Anjali... you have to do this..."

Anjali looked at Arnav, who is nodding his head as he agrees with Aman. She wiped her tears and called her mother. After hearing Anjali and Arnav's voice, their mother broke down in loud cries. Arnav felt really difficult to control his mother and sister. Actually, he is not in a situation to control others. Because he needs someone to be his side... he badly needs someone to console him. After talking with their mother, Anjali slumped against the sofa. Arnav hugged her, and rubbed her back to cool her little bit.

"Bhai... Papa..." NK hugged his siblings and cried.

"Shh... Shh... NK... Di..., Dad will be fine... nothing will happen to him... relax... and we will go there in few hours... just relax Di... NK you should be strong... relax" Arnav tried to console them. He looked at Aman as asking him to help them.

Aman was shocked to see the tears in Arnav's eyes. He immediately went to him and held his shoulder.

"Don't be Arnav... he will be fine. Just relax... he is already in medical care... nothing will happen. Just relax..." at the same time, the doorbell rang. One of their made opened the door relieving, Prasad, their manager. Akash ran to him to collect their tickets.

"Sir... in one hour your flight will start... I already informed airlines service to wait, in case you got late to catch the flight. But you better start now... Suraj sir also called me. don't worry sir, everything will be fine. Akul sir will get well soon" saying this manager left the place.

Arnav made Anjali and NK to pack their things. After packing everything, they left for girls' hostel to pickup Lavanya... when Lavanya came out from hostel, Arnav felt disappointed for not seeing Khushi with Lavanya. He needs her now. He wants to see her angelic face. He just wants to hear 'everything will be fine. You dad will recover soon. Nothing will happen,' from Khushi. But she didn't come outside. He is feeling so alone now. He felt like nobody is there for him. He closed his eyes remembering Khushi. He suddenly heard Aman asking Lavanya about Khushi.

"Lavanya, where is Choti? Why didn't she come outside with you?" he turned his face to Arnav and said, "She is not the girl, who can stay inside after listening the news. If she is here, she definitely will come outside for consoling us..." again turned to Lavanya and asked, "Where is Khushi?"

"She is not in hostel Bhai... the warden said, she went to Pune with her brother. I don't know when she will return back. She didn't say anything to warden. May be she will come back on Monday..."

"Why won't she give a call to us to inform about her weekend plans? Why every time she is doing this?" shouted Arnav in frustration.

Everybody surprised about Arnav's this outburst. Arnav closed his eyes to see Khushi's smiling face and lend his head back to the seat. Aman, who is watching Arnav keenly, felt bad for him. He immediately called Khushi's number to inform her about their sudden travel.

Pune

Khushi is about go for sleep after spending a lot good time with her siblings. She really had a good time. When she lied on bed, she heard her mobile ringing... she looked at the time thinking who can be the caller at this late hour. She took the mobile from side table to see the person. When she saw Aman's name on screen, she felt unknown fear in her heart. She immediately picked the call without wasting a second.

"Bhai... you called me this hour? Is everything fine there with you all? What happened? Tell me Bhai please... you are scaring me..." said Khushi with so much tension in her voice.

Arnav shot open his eyes by hearing Khushi's tensed voice. He looked at Aman, who nodded his head as saying 'I only called her to inform'. After calling Khushi, Aman kept his mobile in speaker mode, to let Arnav listen Khushi's voice. He knew that Khushi's voice would give solace to Arnav's heart. After listening Khushi's voice Arnav felt some relaxation. He heard her voice silently as she talks with Aman and Anjali.

"Choti... we are leaving for Delhi now... there is an emergency we need to be there" said Aman.

"WE? Who are these WE Bhai?" Khushi sensed something bad.

"We all... me, Anjali, Akash, NK, Lavanya and Arnav..."

"What all are going to Delhi? Is everything fine in Delhi Bhai? Tell me what happened?"

"We hope everything will be fine. Arnav's father admitted in hospital due to mild heart attack. Just now, my papa called me. So we are leaving. Our flight is in one hour. We just picked Lavanya from hostel. From her we came to know you went to brother's house. So, thought of informing you"

"Kya? Uncle Ji is in hospital? How can this happen? No... He won't be at hospital... No he can't be... He shouldn't do this to them. Bhai give the phone to arn... I mean Anjali Ji..." she wants to talk with Arnav... she wants to say 'everything will be ok' she really wants to be with him. When she stopped suddenly saying Arnav's name, both Aman and Arnav surprised and looked at each other. But they brushed their thoughts. Aman gave the phone to Anjali.

"Di... how are you Di...?"

"I'm ok Choti... just scared about papa. And tensed about mama" both Anjali and Khushi talked for some time. There Khushi, here Arnav both became restless, when Akash, NK and Lavanya talked with Khushi. Both need to talk with each other. After sometime, Aman took the phone "Choti... Arnav is also here. Talk with him" saying this Aman gave the phone to Arnav.

For some times... either Arnav or Khushi talked. They both remained silent.

"Arnav Ji..."

"Hmm..."

"Are you ok?"

"Hmm..."

"Don't worry Arnav Ji... everything will be fine... Uncle Ji will be fine. He will come home safe and sound... just relax... don't worry"

Arnav closed his eyes, after listening Khushi's voice. He listened what she is saying. She said what he needs the most at this time. Consoling words... he knew, if he talks with his Khushi..., he definitely would get what he needs. She is his angel. He opened his eyes when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to see Aman gesturing him to talk with Khushi. Arnav nodded his head then only he heard Khushi saying...

"Arnav Ji... Are you there? Why are you not talking with me? Is everything ok with your parents? You are scaring me now. Please tell me..."

Then only Arnav noticed Khushi is waiting for his response from some minutes. He also noticed tension in Khushi's voice.

"Khushi relax... I was just lost in some thoughts. That's all. Hmm about dad... I can't say anything now... Suraj mama said dad is fine now. We are leaving now, after reaching only I will know the exact situation with dad," said Arnav.

"Oh Ok... but after going there, once you get time, please inform me about your dad's condition. And please convey my regards to your amma. And please be strong... everything will be fine. Don't worry... relax..." said Khushi...

"Hmm..." he gave pause for few seconds and said "Khushi..."

"Ji Arnav Ji..."

"Thank you..."

"For what?"

"For talking with me... I really need these words, which you said. Thank you so much... ok Khushi, I have to leave now... we reached airport... will talk to you later once after reaching Delhi..."

"Sure Arnav Ji... don't worry... everything will be fine... trust me... take care of yourself and all... bye..."

"Bye" saying this they kept the call and Arnav and others went to catch their flight...

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Khushi felt bad for Arnav. She never heard him so dull. She remembered the times, when he became her support. She really feels bad for Arnav's condition. She wants to be his side. She wants to be his support, as he is hers. That night she couldn't sleep, thinking about Arnav and his siblings. She is feeling tensed. She wants to know how Arnav's father is. 'Anjali Di also sounded very tensed and sad. Even NK and Akash Ji also very dull. And Arnav Ji, he is sounding like a scared child. He sounded like broken from heart. She wants to go to him and console him. She is missing him.

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They directly went to hospital to check with Akul Singh Raizada. When they reached emergency ward, they saw their mother sat crying. Suraj and Saritha (Aman and Lavanya's parents) are consoling her.

"Amma..." called all together.

After seeing her kids, Arnav's mother, Akshaya, rushed to them. She hugged Anjali as much tightly as she can. Anjali made her sit on the bench and held her tightly.

Akash sat another side of his mother where Arnav and NK sat down at her legs. NK kept his head in her lap. Arnav held her hand assuring her not to worry. Akshaya looked at Arnav with tearful eyes. Arnav shook his head to make her stop crying while wiping the tears. He also hugged her and consoled her. Arnav along with Akash, Aman and Suraj went to doctor and asked about Akul's condition.

"Nothing to worry Arnav. Your father is safe now. It is a mild attack. He will be fine in few days. But he needs much rest. Make sure he won't take any tension. And keep him happy. Don't give any tension to him. For some days, it is better for him if he take vacation from his work. He should relax... it happened due to heavy schedule... everything is fine Arnav... no need to worry. You can take him to home tomorrow. I need to go now... take care... god bless you" saying this doctor left from there.

All the men relaxed after listening doctor's words. They all went to emergency ward, where Akshaya and others are sitting. Arnav informed to his mother and all about what doctor said. Everybody felt relieved.

Next morning, doctor discharged Mr. Raizada, after completing all the formalities and warning. Arnav took care about all. He escorted his dad to their house. Arnav felt bad to see his dad in this condition. He is very active person generally. Arnav never saw his father sad, weak or tensed. Now it is difficult to see him in this condition.

Arnav and Anjali took a very good care of their parents, specially their father. They made sure he never think about any. Arnav helped Suraj in business; Anjali helped his father and mother at home. Already one week passed after they come to Delhi. One fine day, after reaching office, when Arnav is busy in some work, he received a call. Seeing the name in his mobile screen, he felt relaxed. He cursed himself for not calling Khushi before. He knew she might be tensed regarding his father.

"Khushi!!!" he said with so much relaxation and passion.

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Khushi is very restless. She doesn't know what happened there in Delhi. Nobody is lifting her phone call. She really feeling bad thinking what could have happened with Arnav's father. She is getting restless to know the situation. Today she is not feeling well with this tension... She is pacing in her room. After a long time, again she tried to call Anjali... but no response. She called Aman but no response. She called everybody – Akash, NK and Lavanya... again no response... actually she don't want to disturb Arnav. He might be in busy. But she can't bare this tension anymore. She paced in her room and tried last time to Arnav's number. The call was answered immediately. She heard him saying

"I'm really sorry Khushi..."

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When he saw Khushi's name on the screen, he immediately answered the call saying

"I'm really sorry Khushi..."

"NO... No... Arnav Ji... no need to be sorry... I just want to ask about your father. How is he? Is he ok? Why didn't you people answering my calls? I called everyone but nobody answered my calls. I'm really getting scared. How is your father?" she bombarded her questions to him

"Khushi... Khushi... relax... Dad is fine now. It is a just mild attack. Next day of our arrival, we brought him back to home from hospital. Now he is much better."

"Ohhh.... thank god... I'm really scared Arnav Ji... I'm really worried about you. I thought you might be in tension, so I thought of not disturbing you. That's why I called everyone except you. But now, I couldn't stop myself from calling you. Sorry if I disturbed you..."

"No way Khushi... how can you say that... you never will disturb me... in fact I'm feeling relaxed after talking with you. You know, doctor uncle said, dad needs vacation. But he is not ready to go anywhere. He wants to spend his time with his family."

"Oh that's great... then you can spend much time together," said Khushi.

"No... Khushi we can't... We can't stay here more days as our college. Now Aman and I are helping Suraj mama, I mean Aman's father in office work. May be in two days the work will be done and we are planning to come there. But don't know how dad will take this news." He sighed in tiredness

"hhmmm..." she paused sometime and almost screamed as an idea popped out in her tiny mind saying "Arnav Ji... if your dad can travel, then why can't you bring him here to Mumbai? He also will feel the place change and you all together can spend time. I think Aman Bhai's parents also can come, as you have your company's branch in Mumbai. What do you say?"

"Yeah... Khushi... we never think about this... thank you so much for this idea... I will definitely talk with doctor... that too now itself... thank you so much dear..." he said with sincerity.

Khushi smiled and said... "No need for thanks Arnav Ji... I thought that and said. If your dad can travel means, you can come here, right? That's why I said. I'm missing you..."

"What Khushi, what did you say?" he asked unbelievably

After hearing his question, she recollected what she said. She immediately covered up her words "Yeah... I said I'm missing you guys... but you didn't let me tell fully"

Arnav sighed in disappointment... but he really shocked to hear her words.

"But ek baath kahe Arnav Ji... I'm really missing you all. Now, here in college, music auditions are going on. And our dean asked me to attend. But I'm really feeling scared to attend. If you are here, I would feel stronger. But what can I do" she said in a sad tone

"Wow Khushi... it is really good news to hear. Why are you feeling tensed? It is really a good opportunity to learn more... You know Khushi, our dean never suggest anything to anyone or he never praises anyone. If he is doing that now... let him do that. Don't be tensed Khushi. Everything will be fine."

"Hmmm Arnav Ji..."

"Khushi, is there any other thing you want to say to me?"

"Woh... woh..." she paused and said "No Arnav Ji... nothing is there. I'm just tensed that's all. Ok I have to go to college now... hope everything will be fine there. And thanks for answering my call. Bye take care..."

"Bye Khushi... takecare... and please attend the auditions. I'm sure you will get selected. Andtell whatever happens. Ok... take care bye..." with that, they disconnected thecall. After that Arnav make his move to hospital, to take the doctor'spermission to take his parents to Mumbai with him.

...to be continued