Part 30:

After packing his stuff, Aman lied on his bed thinking about Khushi. He heard a knock, which made him to open the door. After opening the door, he saw, Anjali with restless expression; Arnav with helpless expression; Akash, NK, Lavanya with curiosity.

"What?"

Anjali pushed Aman inside with a force, he stumbled few steps back.

"What the Di... !!!!"

"Stop... Akash close the door" she ordered, which Akash followed as an obedient student.

"Now tell me what's wrong? Why are you both hurrying up? Why are you making everyone run? Is everything fine at college?"

Both Aman and Arnav looked at each other and left a deep breath, knowing that they cannot escape now.

"We think and we hope everything fine Di... you don't worry"

"Think and hope? What is the matter Chote...? Please tell me," she asked, but suddenly she said again, "Khushi... is Khushi fine? Is everything ok with her? Aman..., tell me please. Is Choti fine?"

"Bhai... Why are you silent? What happened to Chamkeeli...? Is she fine? Arnav please tell me. Why are you both silent?" Lavanya almost screamed.

"Shh... low your voice Lavanya... I don't want anyone hear you voice. Ok... good" said Aman.

"But Bhai... Aman... is it really related to Khushi Ji..."asked Akash.

Arnav answered nodding his head "Yes, Akash... it is related to Khushi... My and Aman's presence is necessary there. She needs us"

"Stop your puzzle word Chote... tell me what's wrong with Choti..."

"Di... umm... umm... woh..."

"Come on tell me..."

"Umm... Rahul is back..."

"WHAT??" everyone said in unison.

"Yes. Rahul is back and he is trying to be friendly with Khushi. He told her that he is a changed man now. He is..."

"If so, then what is the problem there? If he is a changed man then it will be a good thing... right? We no need to worry about Khushi." Said Lavanya

"Stop it Lavanya... How can you say that? How can you say that we no need to worry about Khushi? Don't you feel her as your friend? Won't she make any importance to you? How can you support that moron over Khushi? You are saying we no need to worry about Khushi...? KHUSHI? HOW CAN YOU?"

Everybody surprised and somewhat shocked to see this much angry in Akash... Lavanya is scared to the core to see this side of Akash...

"I didn't mean that Akash Bhai... I'm just saying that may be he is changed. We no need to worry. That's all... Khushi is my friend. I didn't mean to say she nothing to me. I'm sorry."

"Akash... relax..." said Arnav patting his shoulder.

"No Bhai... I can't relax... I know how that Rahul is... he is evil man... he can and he will do anything for his satisfaction. He is the dangerous man I know till now. I'm really tensed about Khushi now... how is she? Did you talk with her? Did that Rahul made any move to talk with her? I mean more than changed thing?"

"Akash... first you relax... yes, we talked with her. She only said about that Rahul. She is scared. She asked us, when we are planning to come there. She is really tensed about Rahul. And we do hear about his words. We think he is planning something to harm Khushi." saying this Aman explained about their phone call with Khushi, when they heard Rahul commanding voice. How Rahul asked Khushi to stop talking with others and asked to go with him. Then, Khushi's answer... Everything they explained. Everybody can see how much Arnav and Aman are tensed about Khushi. Akash, NK and Lavanya thinks that both Aman and Arnav are tensed as same as them... but only Anjali knows why they both are this much tensed.

Arnav and Aman sat on the recliner, where Anjali, Lavanya sat on the bed. NK stood near the French window. Akash is pacing in the room with tension. He is scared about Khushi's safety. He well knew about Rahul. Both are in same year of bachelors'. When they are in first year, from that time onwards, Akash is observing Rahul's behaviour. Rahul is a second son of a millionaire. He is completely a spoilt brat. Whatever he asks, his parents will gives. His father decided to give his music recording business, which is running successfully to Rahul. Rahul's elder brother is a gentleman and a successful businessman. He is in Aman's age. He is undertaking his father's textile business in other countries. He also pampers his brother very much. Rahul is misusing their love and affection. He had, he has so many bad contacts other side of college. He has so many girl friends. He dated with so many girls. He lived in with so many. He maintained his relation with more than two girls at the same time. He is not at all a good human being, forget about good boy.

"Bhai... we need to go there. It is not good to leave Khushi alone there. Rahul is not trustworthy. Can't we go there today? At least any one of us? It is really dangerous to leave Khushi with that moron"

"Yeah... Akash. I know... I know it is not safe to leave Khushi there. But don't worry, Aman already informed her to stay in hostel tomorrow. I don't think he will do something today itself. Aman said to her not to come to the college until we inform her when to come. I hope she will remain in hostel tomorrow."

"Yes... Akash... Arnav is right... Don't get tensed. Everything will be fine" said Aman.

"But we cannot sit here thinking that everything will be fine, Aman. Did you forget how much scared she is on that day? How much broken she is? And that Rahul, how he behaved with that poor girl? Oh god... save her..."

"Di relax... she will be fine... we will go there before he do something. Ok... don't be tensed"

"But Chote...." Aman's phone disturbed their conversation. Aman checked his mobile to know the person who is calling him. After checking the person, he looked at everybody and said "Khushi" before lifting the call. Arnav immediately checked his mobile to know whether Khushi called him or not. Yes, she called him. There are 7 missed calls. He cursed himself for putting his phone in silent mode. When he is in meeting in office he kept his mobile in silent. He gestured Aman to put the call in speaker. Aman nodded his head and answered the call

"Hello Khushi... how are you? Is everything ok there? Are you fine?"

"Yes... Bhai... I am fine... Actually, I want to inform you all about something. I called Arnav Ji's number. But he didn't answer the call so, I'm calling you. Sorry to disturb you all."

"Hey... Khushi... it is ok... sorry my mobile is in silent mode. That is why I couldn't answer. Tell me, is everything fine there? Why did you call us?"

"Woh... Arnav Ji... Aman Bhai... I... I... I got selected in auditions"

"WOW" shouted everyone...

"Bhai..."

"Everybody is here only Khushi... all our siblings. They only shouted. Anyway congrats dear... then what is next?"

"Congrats Khushi..." said everyone

"Thank you Bhai... thank you all... Umm Bhai, Arnav Ji... can I talk to you both? Please"

Everybody understood what she wants to talk with them. Arnav gestured everybody to stay quiet and said "Sure Khushi... tell me what you want to talk with us?"

"Umm Arnav Ji... Bhai... they selected me in auditions. And after this selection, they will train us in professional singing. It's completely two months training. They will take the training classes after the college. They asked us to come to college regularly. They said that, they don't want any student to be absent, not even for a day. And... And... And that Rahul also got selected. That Rahul and me are in same group along with other students of our college and other college. I don't know what to do. So, I thought of asking you to what should I do now."

"When the training will start?" asked Aman

"Tomorrow"

"Tomorrow?" asked Arnav

"Yes... Arnav Ji... but"

"What is it Khushi... tell me"

"Bhai and you said that, I should stay in hostel tomorrow. So..."

"Hmm..." said Arnav thinking something.

"So..." asked Aman.

"Bhai... I need to be here from tomorrow, as I got selected in auditions. I have to attend the training sessions in the evening"

"Khushi... I will call you in few minutes. Wait for my call" saying this Arnav disconnected the call.

"I am leaving today..."

"Akash?"

"Yeah Aman Bhai... I will. I don't know why, but I'm feeling something wrong. Somebody needs to be there. We cannot leave Khushi there alone. You can manage things here. I mean you can bring everyone and you can settle everything here. Yours and Bhai's presences are needed here. Till you both come there I think I can manage there. I can check with that moron" finished Akash while gritting his teeth.

"Are you sure Akash...?" asked Arnav

"Of course Bhai... I am sure... I am very well know about Rahul's each and every moment. I can easily identify his intentions"

"Hmm... I think... Akash is right Chote... let him go... anyways we will reach there in two days. Then you both can take care of Choti. But for now... you both should be here"

Both Aman and Arnav looked at each other and nodded their heads as agreeing for Akash's idea.

"Ok... Akash... you go today... I will arrange your tickets. But inform us whatever happening there. Ok..."

"Sure Bhai... you don't worry about Khushi Ji... I will take care of her and will give her to you safely"

Arnav, Anjali and Aman looked at each other shockingly.

"What??" asked Arnav

"Umm nothing Bhai... in general I said. Ok I will leave now. I have to pack things. Di... you just relax... I will call you guys after reaching Khushi Ji..."

Everybody nodded their heads.

"Akash Bhai... I will come with you... please... I'm tensed about Khushi Ji... and as I'm her batch mate... it will be easy for me to go around. And our class rooms also in same building. I can inform you, if you need to be there. It is easy for me than you. Please Bhai... let me come with you" said NK

"yeah... Akash... NK is right... take him along with you. And NK make sure... you will be around Khushi most of the times. Ok... just two days..." said Aman

"Sure Aman Bhai... she is my responsibility" saying this he looked at Arnav and smiled. Both Akash and NK left the room along with Lavanya. Arnav, Aman and Anjali looked at each other unsure of the things.

"Did they have any doubt about my feelings for Khushi? Di, Aman anybody of you say anything to these two. If you say to Akash its ok... but I can't trust this monkey – NK."

"No Chote... I didn't say anything to anyone... I am also surprised to see their talks and looks they are giving to you. I don't know they know or not. If they know who told them?" both Arnav and Anjali looked at Aman, who is thinking something.

When he looked at both the siblings, he found them looking at his suspiciously.

"What? Why are you both looking at me like that? I didn't say anything to anyone. Don't doubt on me, ok... I'm just thinking about Khushi. Don't give me those looks ok... I know if I say anything to anyone, he will break my nose. I don't want this to happen"

Arnav and Anjali smiled looking at Aman's face. Few seconds later Aman also joined them. He went to Arnav and patted his shoulder saying "Don't worry Arnav... nothing will happen to our Choti. She will be fine. She will be safe. Akash and NK are going there. We can trust Akash. And I know, NK is a good helper. They can take care of Khushi. Only two days, Arnav, be patient."

"Hmm"

"Are Chote... you said you will call Khushi again. May be she will be waiting for your call. You better inform her about Akash and NK's arrival there."

Arnav looked at Aman, who nodded his head in agree. Arnav nodded his head and called Khushi...

"Arnav Ji..." she answered the call before it started ringing after the call connected.

All the three smiled at her tensed voice.

"Yeah Khushi... how are you? Why are you sounding tensed? Just relax... ok... today Akash and NK coming there. I and Aman will come there in two days. Till we come there, you stay with Akash, NK and Payal. Ok... don't go anywhere alone. Just relax... everything will be fine. Just enjoy your training session. Ok..."

"Ok... Arnav Ji... but you and Bhai will come in two days, right?"

"Yeah Choti... we will... already our tickets booked. Day after tomorrow, afternoon we will be there with you in college. Ok. For now... stay safe and relax... enjoy your training"

"Ji... Bhai..."

"Khushi... if you depend on us like this, then, what will you do in next coming years? Your Bhai will be here few months. And I will be here only one year... but you will be here for more 5 years. Then who will take care of you? You have to learn to stand for yourself. We can't be with you all the time, right?" he said these words jokingly, unaware of the impact on Khushi heart. Aman and Anjali also looked at Arnav shockingly after hearing these words.

"I will try to change my..." she gulped her tears and said "Sorry for bothering you Arnav Ji... bye... Convey my regards to your family..." with that she disconnected the call, leaving surprised Arnav.

"She is completely crazy... crazy girl..." said smiling Arnav.

"What?" he asked when he realise his sister and his friend's glare at him

"Do you have any idea about what you just spoke with Khushi?"

Arnav can sense the seriousness in Aman's voice. He looked at Anjali, who is looking at him with anger. He recollected his words with Khushi.

"I just said all these for fun... I didn't mean it..."

"You didn't mean it? But how can say this Arnav? I never expected you this much foolish in serious matters. Don't you know how much scared she is? She is living here leaving her family for the first time. Till now she only knows pampering. For the first time she is facing the cruel world. She needs some one's support Arnav. She is not thinking about future... she is thinking about present. She wants to clear the things, which is happening in her life presently with our help. But you said to clear everything, on her own? How can you Arnav...?" shouted Aman...

"No I didn't say that..."

"Then what was the meaning for your words Chote..."

"Di... I..."

He stopped saying anything in between. Aman immediately called Khushi, knowing how much she will be scared.

"Khushi..."

But he didn't get any answer.

"Khushi... talk to me dear... don't be sad... I am coming there for you. I will be there with you how much you want. Don't be tensed dear... everything will be fine."

"Bhai..."

They all can guess how she is feeling now. Anjali looked at Arnav with angry face. Arnav tried to talk with Khushi. But Aman stopped him from that.

"Choti... don't be scared ok... we are coming there in two days... tomorrow Akash and NK will be there with you. But make sure you won't be alone at any time. Ok..."

"Sure Di... I will take Payal wherever I go... thanks for your support. And please inform Arnav Ji that I will take care of myself. Di... now I need to go... will call you later. Bye..."

"Wait... Choti..."

"Yeah Bhai..."

"Did Rahul come again to you?"

"No Bhai..., not yet, because dean sir called him for something."

"Ok listen carefully what I'm saying... if he comes to you again, then inform him as I said, that we are leaving Delhi today and will be there tomorrow at anytime. Just say that, he asked about us that is why you are informing him. Don't be scared in front of him. It will give strength to him. You just relax and concentrate on your training and classes. Ok... be strong... and don't forget that you should inform him tomorrow morning. Not today... ok... just take care... stay fine and safe..."

"Sure Bhai... I will... you also take care of all... will talk to you later... bye Bhai..."

"Bye Choti... just remember that I'm with you... bye" with that they both disconnected the call. Aman looked at Arnav and said "Anjali... I need to pack my things. I think you both should leave from here now"

Both Anjali and Arnav understood his unhidden meaning in that.

"I am sorry Aman... I didn't mean what you think... I am just joking. Do you really think, I don't want to be with her throughout my life? Please don't be angry on me" pleaded Arnav...

Aman went to washroom leaving defeated Arnav. Arnav looked at his side, but Anjali already left for her room. He exhaled his breath and took his mobile out to call his manager to book the tickets to Akash and NK...

...to be continued