Part28 

Arnav and Khushi got back to the room without any conversation, after Arnav's outburst. They didn't talk doesn't mean nothing was running in their mind. Khushi badly wanted to meet her parents. She wanted to lie down on her mother's lap and say everything about Lavanya whereas Arnav wanted to say the biggest truth of his life to Khushi that she is the one who he loved at first sight and about Lavanya's pregnancy. Khushi feels comfortable with him. This is the right time to share everything. She seems, sensitive. He should not hide anything from her anymore.

They came to the room. Khushi went to the washroom to wash her face as she felt her face dry whereas Arnav checked the mails on his phone. Khushi came out, wiping her face. Taking an Olive oil, she started applying it on her face, hands, and feet. At the same time, her phone started ringing.

Khushi: Arnavji... please check whose call is that.

Arnav removed her phone from her sling bag and saw Anu's name.

Arnav: Anu...

Khushi: Turn on the speaker and keep it on the table.

Arnav attended the call, turning on the speaker. Before Khushi spoke anything, Anu shouted.

Anu: Where the hell are you Khushi? Don't you have an idea to come to the college? You have to submit your project... Why are you so irresponsible Khushi?

Khushi was standing like a statue. How could she forget her work?

Anu: you said you will get a lot of time after your marriage and your husband also will help you. Did you forget everything?

Khushi: Haannn beta, I have forgotten everything. I was in some other tension you know?

Anu: You and your tension... Dragging all the small things into your head, you keep blabbering... Will you come or not?

Khushi: Yeah.... I will...

Anu: When?

Khushi: Monday...

Anu: Before that, complete the RECORD. You won't get an excuse from HITLER ma'am...

Khushi(sighing): but I have only two days...

Anu: Do one thing...

Khushi: What?

Anu: Run somewhere... far away from Hitler. Bye...

Khushi: Beta, wait...

The call got disconnected. Khushi sat on the couch, making face.

Something kicked on Arnav's head. How did he miss this sensitive issue? She is still studying. How could he distract her forgetting it? He removed his phone.

Arnav(on phone): Arrange our tickets for tonight...

Khushi: I'm sorry Arnavji...

Arnav: Hey relax...

Khushi: Actually I have...

Arnav(cutting her): forgotten in Lavanya's tension, right?

Khushi nodded yes pouting.

Arnav: Concentrate on your studies. Only two and a half months left for you to complete your graduation.

Khushi(in gauzy tone): I thought to meet Amma.

Arnav: To recite about Lavanya?

Khushi nodded yes.

Arnav: Don't do that Khushi...it won't be a wise decision. It will be the biggest blow to parents. Don't give them the punishment of the deed which they never did.

Khushi: They will feel bad if they got to know that I hid the truth.

Arnav: How will they know if you don't say? Only we know the truth then?

Khushi: It's a TRUTH Arnavji, however, one day it will come out.

Arnav: if it's what destined, let it come out on its own but you won't do that. Ok?

Khushi was silent.

Arnav: I hope you will respect my words.

Khushi sighed making face.

Arnav: Pack your bag. We have to reach the Airport. And one more thing.

Khushi: What?

Arnav: Don't think about anything until you finish your graduation. Understood?

Khushi: Hmmmm...

Arnav: Anything means....ANYTHING....

It was not that hard for Khushi to understand what he is talking about. Khushi started packing her stuff making face. Arnav smiled at her.

.......

They reached Delhi in the midnight. Ratna was waiting for them excitedly. She hugged them together when they stepped inside RM.

Arnav: have not you slept yet?

Ratna: How could I when my children are coming?

Arnav: Your children won't go anywhere. You can meet them in the morning too.

Ratna: Khushi beta, what did you eat?

Khushi: We ate fried rice, Amma.

Ratna: Ok, go and take rest.

Khushi: No Amma, I have a lot of written work.

She went to their room sighing. Arnav nodded yes, looking at Ratna, folding his lips.

Arnav: She has to submit Record on Monday.

Ratna: Ohhh...

Arnav: I will go to AR early in the morning.

Ratna: Why?

Arnav: Aman messaged me. There is a video conference in AR. I have to go. I will be back soon. Ok?

Ratna: Ok. Now, go and sleep.

Arnav was about to go to the room, Ratna clutched his hand.

Ratna (in feeble tone): Any progress?

Arnav remembered their funny moments.... Then their talks... then their KISS...

Ratna: No?

Arnav knew very well if he says YES then Ratna will arrange their first night without a second thought which he doesn't want right now. So, he nodded NO.

Ratna(gritting her teeth): Such a dumb you are... useless fellow... go and sleep covering yourself.

She left to her room leaving Arnav like what the...

Next day

Khushi was busy writing her Record work. Ratna got fed-up as Khushi didn't get time to share anything with her. These two won't change it seems. She sighed.

Arnav came from the office. He sat on the sofa, calling Ratna.

Arnav: Mom...

He shouted.

Ratna heard it from the kitchen. She came to the living room with dough filled hand.

Ratna: When did you come?

Arnav: Just now. What are you doing?

Ratna: Arvind asked for pakoras. I'm preparing.

Arnav: Ohh...

Ratna: Why did you call me?

Arnav: I need coffee. My head is blasting. Could you apply a balm on my forehead, please...?

Ratna: This is too much Chotte.

Arnav: Why...

Ratna: you have a wife. Remember? Still, you are torturing me... don't you see what I'm doing? Am I the only one who should do all the work? Won't you make your wife do things for you? I'm getting old Chotte. I'm not a machine. Mind it.

She went to the kitchen leaving bewildered Arnav. What did he ask wrongly that she pounced on him? He left to his room. It will be better if he sleeps for a while. He threw the coat and the tie on the recliner and fell on the bed. Closing his eyes, he thought about why Ratna shouted. She must be tensed. That's why she got furious.

Arnav felt a feather touch on his forehead. He opened the eyes and stunned, seeing Khushi applying balm on his forehead, sitting beside him. He tried to get up.

Khushi: Don't react too much. Because of you, Amma is upset. Why are you torturing her for everything? Won't you ask me anything? Will you be like this for your whole life? I won't take advantage if you ask me anything. Understood?

Is this the day of his beloved one's outburst day? Why these women are pouncing on him? She was supposed to go, Arnav clutched her hand. She looked at the clutch and then his face.

Arnav: Press my head. It's blasting.

She sat again and pressed his forehead smilingly. She thought Arnav will close his eyes if once she started pressing his forehead. But nope. She was suffocating as Arnav's strong gaze rooted on her. She pressed his head looking here and there as she felt something is mixing up in her stomach.

Khushi (looking at somewhere): You will be relaxed if you close your eyes.

Arnav (smirking): I already am feeling relaxed. I will sleep if I close my eyes.

Khushi: Then sleep...

Arnav: Will you give me company in the night then?

Khushi looked at him widening her eyes.

Arnav: I mean, I won't get sleep if I sleep now.

Khushi nodded agreeably.

Khushi: Is it enough?

Arnav: Why? Are your hands paining?

Khushi: No...

Arnav: Then?

Khushi: Ohh... nothing.

Arnav smiled seeing her gulping down. Khushi was really choking by his husky replies.

Khushi: I will bring you coffee.

Without hearing his reply, she rushed out, leaving smiling Arnav.

To be continued...

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The truth

Arnav didn't find Khushi on the bed. She must be writing her Record notebook. He looked at the recliner. She was not there too. Where is she? He came out of the room, searching for her. She was writing her Record Note sitting with Ratna at the dining. He went back to the room.

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