Part 19 

Next day (Sunday)

Anjali was crying non-stop not finding her wedding ring. She was a sentimental woman, after all. Everyone is searching for the ring in every corner of Anjali's room.

"Where did you keep it Anjali bitiya?" Nani asked her worriedly.

"I kept it on the dressing table with other jewels Nani. I didn't find it on the table when I came taking bath"

She cried.

"Don't worry Anjali Bitiya, we will find it for sure" Mami Consoled her.

"Di... please don't' cry." Arnav pleaded her.

"No Chotte, it's my wedding ring. I feel something is not right. What if something happens to Shyamji?"

Arnav rolled his eyes high. His sister and her bloody sentiments...he thought to trick her with her own words.

"Di, won't you say, if we miss something then God will give us better than that?"

"Better? What could be better than my wedding ring?"

"I have no answer as of now. Trust your God."

"Haan Anjali bitiya, Arnav bituwa is right. God will show you soon why he played this game" Mami consoled her.

Though Anjali was not satisfied she didn't want to disappoint Arnav. So, she nodded yes.

After making Anjali enough cry, Laya decided to return her RING back. Yes... she is the one who stole her ring to get a good impression from Raizadas. Anjali will thank her and prize her like anything if she gives the ring. Laya is going to get everyone's attention including Arnav's. He may thank her for bringing his sister's smile back. It will give her a GOOD image for sure. That one chance is enough for her to continue her relationship with Arnav. He can't ignore her anymore because, after that, Anjali will stand for her strongly. She won't spare Laya's tears.

Laya went to her room to bring the RING, floating in dreams.

........

Aman was trying Arnav's number to talk about an important deal for one hour but Arnav was not attending because he was with Anjali, keeping his phone in his room. He tried NK's number and he told him the issue.

"Di is crying from the morning, Aman. So everyone is sad."

"But why?"

"Her wedding RING is missing yaar"

"Ohh, God..." Aman sighed.

"Yeah... don't you know how sentimental she is?"

"Of course I know. So, it's not advisable to talk to ASR. He won't mind about anything in front of his Di's tears"

"Yes, he is also upset"

"Ok I will talk to ASR tomorrow"

"Ok"

Suddenly, Aman's mind sparkled with an idea.

"Do you have any idea to cheer up Anjali?"

"Do you think I will be sitting without doing it if I have an idea?"

"Not at all... I will try to sort the issue"

"You....? Seriously Aman? I'm not in the mood to laugh at your joke."

"You are going to laugh soon, not only you but also Anjali. Mark my words"

Aman disconnected the call.

NK frowned like, "has he gone mad?"

Aman was not joking at all. He knew every problem has a solution. But not everyone could get it. He dialed Khushi.

"Hi Aman"

"Are you free Khushi?"

"I can't say I'm free at the same time, I'm not busy at all"

"You are confusing me"

"I'm on the way to my sister's place"

"Oh God... ok leave it" his voice sounded with disappointment.

"What happened, Aman?"

"It seems, there is a big problem in RM."

"What problem?" She was perplexed.

"NK told me that Anjali lost her wedding ring"

" Ohhh... I thought something big"

"It is...ASR is not attending my call. He was never like this. Anjali is a sentimental woman Khushi. NK said she is crying since morning"

Khushi felt bad for Anjali. She is a good woman after all. Khushi had huge respect for Anjali and it rose after meeting Arnav because Anjali is not like her brother.

"Really? Didn't Mr. Raizada console her?"

"He will definitely do if it is about business but he is weak in the subject of sentiments. He would have attended my call if he had found the solution. Am I right?"

"Yes..." she said in a gauzy tone.

"Poor Anjali... she is a good woman... she believes such things a lot. Don't know why God always examines good people. I wish your Devi Maiya sends someone to sort the problem."

Khushi was silent. She doesn't know what to say.

"My mother always says if God let us know something then there is a purpose. I don't know what the purpose of I'm telling you all these..."

Khushi understood that Aman wants her to go to RM.

"Actually...Today is Sunday... Mr. Raizada will be at home. Or else, I will go to RM..." she said hesitatingly.

"That means, could you sort the issue?" Aman asked her excitedly.

"It's simple I had done this kind of drams much time with my Amma and jeeji"

"if it is so, Please go and sort it out Khushi"

"But..."

"Are you afraid of ASR, Khushi?"

"Nope... I'm not afraid of him... don't know what will he think...he may misunderstand my intention. After all, he hates middle-class people"

Aman felt bad for not only Khushi but also Arnav. What a situation is this?

"Leave ASR... Just think about Anjali."

Khushi sighed.

"Ok... I will go to RM before going to my sister's house"

"Will you?"

"I don't know whether my idea will work but I will go for Anjaliji"

"Do you like Anjali?"

"Of course... Anjaliji is a sweet woman unlike her brother"

She chuckled so did Aman. He huffed in relief as he believed Khushi has a solution for every problem. At the same time, her words pricked him. She likes Anjali because she is unlike her brother. That means she doesn't like Arnav. He sighed.

RM

Laya got horrified not finding the RING in her purse. She removed everything from her purse. But nope. There is no Anjali's ring. She sweated badly. Where did she miss it? No... she was sure that she kept it in her purse. But how it got missed? She hit her own head by her purse in frustration. How beautiful her plan was. She will never get such an idea to trap Anjali. Anjali would have celebrated her for giving her ring back. Now, everything went in vain. But where is the ring? What will be her condition if Anjali gets to know that she is the one who stole the ring? An unnamed fear occupied her face. She came to Anjali's room to know the current scenario. No one is there in Anjali's room. Arnav brought her to the living room. She will be better if she is being surrounded by everyone.

Laya came to the living room. Manorama smirked seeing her frightened face. Manorama saw her overhearing Anjali and Devyani's talks yesterday. She inquired Anjali about their talks. Even though she was not sure about Laya's intention she was keeping her eye on Laya. She got the point when Laya stole Anjali's ring. So, she decided to play with Laya in her way. She silently removed the ring from her purse when she pretended like searching the ring with others. This is time to return Anjali's ring.

Manorama was about to give the RING to Anjali, she stopped hearing calling bell sound. HP opened the door and Khushi entered smilingly.

Manorama knew there is no affability between Arnav and Khushi. But Khushi is a good girl. Manorama knew her since NK's college days. She thought Arnav will get angry, seeing her who was already upset. She looked at Arnav nervously.

Arnav's eyes also fell on Khushi who just entered RM. He was surprised. He thought she won't come to RM when he is at home because of their previous encounter. Don't know why he got relaxed seeing her even though she didn't look at him. Somewhere in his heart, he believed she will console Anjali using her tactics. She thinks in a different way after all. A soft smile crept on his face.

Manorama surprised as Arnav didn't get angry seeing her. Instead, his face softened seeing her who was looking tensed a few minutes ago. Are the opposite poles getting attracted? She supposed. She gave up the decision of giving the ring back to Anjali and decided to watch her Arnav bituwa. This is what important now. Anjali can be consoled later.

To be continued...

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Solution

Khushi stopped seeing, crying Anjali. Anjali composed herself and smiled at Khushi painfully. So did Raizadas who was looking sad, could do nothing. NK became happy seeing his friend. He thought about Aman's words. Did Aman send Khushi to sort the issue? Because she usually won't visit RM without reason especially when Arnav is at home. Whatever... it's good that she came here leaving everything behind.