Part30

"I would like to marry Khushi."

Those words of Arnav made Raizadas thunderstruck. They stood on their feet, with shocking expression.

"Khushi?" Anjali.

"Yes, Di. I want to marry her." Arnav uttered it as if he is just asking to cook for his favorite pancake.

"Are you really in your sense? What are you asking for, Nannav?" NK showed his disappointment in his tone.

"Why? Shouldn't I marry her?" Arnav asked flaring his nose.

"But Bhai.... You both are not in good terms" Akash said as he knew very well that what Khushi thinks of Arnav.

"What do mean by good terms...speaking funny... joking and laughing...sharing food... all this? If it is so, I'm not doing that with you guys either." He argued.

"But we can't force Khushi to accept the relationship in which she is not interested, Bhai." Akash pleaded from his side.

As no one expected, Laya pocked her nose into the matter in which she is not related to.

"It's not good to get married to the person who is not interested in you."

"See, who is telling... is it you who is saying this? You should remember your own words before doing the same to others." Arnav sneered.

Laya gulped down her uneasiness, understanding that Arnav is pinching her.

"Learn your limits. You are a guest here. Don't poke your nose into OUR FAMILY (he stressed) matter, especially in my personal matter."

He hit her back, not showing any sympathy. He is ASR after all. She left the place, feeling ashamed, understanding that the matter already had slipped from her hands. Though Payal felt bad for her sister she didn't show it on her face as Laya was not right either.

"Is this the way to talk to her Chotte? She is our guest." Anjali almost pleaded him.

Before Arnav replied to her, Payal took lead.

"She shouldn't have poked her nose in his personal matter Di. Don't we know he doesn't like anyone doing that?"

Anjali nodded yes. She was a little relieved as Payal didn't create a scene upon the matter.

"I want you to go to her home to talk further," Arnav said.

"This is not done Nannav."

"Chotte, listen to us. We will discuss it calmly." Anjali pleaded.

"Haan, Chotte. This is not a matter to hurry." Nani put her share of words.

"What the hell is wrong with you guys? You wanted me to get married until I was not ready. When I want to get married, you are not fine with that..."

"We are absolutely fine with that, Chotte. We are happy about your decision... but we don't think Khushi will accept our proposal..." Anjali said sadly.

"I said what I want to. I want to marry Khushi. Is that clear?" He thundered.

"She won't...She is not even ready to accept her friend Krish's proposal just because of his status difference even though he treats her equally," NK said vexingly.

Arnav looked at him wondering. Khushi is not ready to marry Krish? This is indeed great news...

Anjali looked at Arnav. Is this the reason for his hurry-scurry declaration?

"Really? Krish proposed her?" Anjali asked him.

"Haan Di... he proposed her. But Khushi is not a girl who falls on the opportunity. She is hesitating to accept his proposal."

"But why?"

"It's because Krish is her friend and she would never have thought about him in this way. She likes Krish yet she denied him. If the case is like that how could she accept Nannav's proposal when she doesn't like his behavior?" NK sighed.

Anjali looked at Arnav as NK had a point.

"Khushi will never agree to marry Nannav, Di" NK poured oil in Arnav's anger which already burning to the sky level.

"I want to marry Khushi. Or else I will never get married. And... I will leave India forever. I really mean it." He roared.

No need to say, Raizadas were shocked. For more to their shock,

"I have to live my remaining life of forty to fifty years, seeing someone's face every day....I want that person to be Khushi's. That's it"

Arnav himself doesn't know why he uttered it. Though he has BIG FAT EGO it didn't stop him from uttering it. Of course, he is doing something beyond his control these days.

Arnav left the place leaving Raizadas all nervous. Even his own family members are not supporting him. They are in Khushi's side. What the hell is wrong with them...? Is he that bad? If his own people react in this way...then how Khushi will react to it?

.........

Anjali and Nani were really happy about Arnav's last sentence. He wants Khushi, not just to prove himself better than Krish. He needs her as his life partner. He would like to see her every day. But what Khushi is going to do?

Anjali was squeezing her hands, not knowing what to do... how to ask Khushi to marry Arnav. Raizadas were looking at her helplessly. Somewhat, they knew what will be Khushi's answer.

"What are you waiting for Anjali bitiya? However, we have to deal with this, right?" Manorama made her up by giving her a push.

"I think there is nothing to talk to Khushi. We can tell Nannav that Khushi is not interested." NK said pleadingly.

"No, it won't be good. Arnow Bituwa will surely ask Khusi about her decision no matter whether if she says yes or no" Manorama said.

NK sighed because Manorama was right. Arnav will definitely ask her about her decision.

"Mami is right," Anjali said.

"What about talking to her parents directly?" Nani said her idea.

"No, Di. Please ask Khushi first before going to her parents." NK pleaded again.

"Whatever... we should ask Khushiji and we have to face the consequences." Akash consoled them.

Anjali closed her eyes and made herself up. Taking the receiver of the landline, she dialed Khushi's number. Khushi attended it, thinking that the call is from NK.

"Hi, buddy...."

She stopped hearing Anjali.

"This is Anjali"

"Ohhhh Anjaliji...how are you? It's been a long I came to RM." She said casually as always.

"I want to talk to you about a very important matter, Khushiji." Anjali started hesitatingly.

NK snatched the receiver from Anjali and turned the speaker ON. He gestured her to continue.

At the same time, fortunately, or unfortunately, Arnav came to the living room to know about what Raizadas have been decided about the issue. He stood, not descending the stairs, hearing their talks.

"Yeah, tell me Anjaliji" Khushi asked.

"Ohh... we have been looking a girl for Chotte."

"Ohh..." She said with disinterest. Who cares about that kadoos? But she felt bad for the girl inwardly.

"But, Chotte wants to marry someone."

"Really? She asked surprisingly.

"Why Khushiji?"

"I can't believe Mr. Raizada even thinks of his marriage."

"We are also surprised."

"Of course, who could think that bitter guard would like someone?"

She murmured. But we can't say it was completely inaudible to Raizadas.

"Actually, the girl is none other than you, Khushiji." Anjali finally broke the egg, breaking her hesitation.

Anjali and Raizadas expected a very big outrage from Khushi whereas Arnav was suffocating to know the answer. To their surprise, Khushi burst out laughing. She just didn't roll on the floor. Raizadas spared a pitiful glance whereas Arnav frowned.

"Why are you laughing Khushiji?"

"I know you are teasing me. Is this all NK's plan to make fun of me? Where is that idiot? (she laughed again) But, Anjaliji, please make sure that Mr. Raizada doesn't know about this drama. He won't tolerate it if he gets to know that you paired my name with his. He may burn you alive." She said in between her laugh.

Anjali looked at Nani helplessly.

"Khushi bitiya..." Nani got into the talk.

"Naniji... you...?" Khushi was struck.

"We are not making fun. Anjali really means it. Chotte wants to marry you." she said firmly.

There was a silence on Khushi's side. In a few seconds, they heard phone cutting sound. Khushi disconnected the call, as she was not ready for the unexpected situation of her life.

Anjali sat on the couch, closing her face by her palms. Arnav left the place with not only angry but also nervous. What does that mean? She laughed at first as if it was a big joke. Is his willingness of marrying her joke? How could she cut the call, said nothing? NOTHING? Doesn't her action have the answer? Maybe, she became nervous. She might not expect this proposal. She may need time. However, the proposal has reached her. Let her think of it.

To be continued...

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Akash and NK went to their room. Payal followed Akash. Laya was so happy that the family is totally opposing Arnav's proposal. She also got back to her room a little relieved.

Anjali, Nani, Manoram were still there in the living room with Shyam.

"What's wrong with you Rani Sahiba? Why did you oppose Sale Sahib? I don't know why you behaved wired when we already discussed his interest in Khushi. Don't you know he likes her?"