Part32 

Next Morning

Arnav smiled seeing Khushi who was burying her face in his chest. He looked at the clock it was 6:45. He kissed her hair lovingly. He slightly hustled Khushi to wake her up.

Arnav (In feeble tone): Khushi.... Khushi...

Khushi: Mmmmm

Arnav: Wake up...

Khushi: Five minutes...

She jerked as she felt warmth on her body. She couldn't understand anything for a while. Her eyes became broad. Arnav chuckled at her.

Arnav: Did you forget what happened yesterday?

Khushi sat on the bed, nodding yes.

Arnav: Are you going to the college today?

Khushi: Have to... submit the Record.

Arnav: Ok... what about evening? Any program?

Khushi: Don't know. I can say only after coming from the college.

Arnav: Whatever... we are going to the dinner date. Be ready.

Khushi(excitedly): Ahhhhh... really? So sweet...

She pecked his cheek, coming over him.

Arnav: Don't be so casual. I may ask for around...

He winked...

Khushi (dropping her jaw): Don't think of anything.... ANYTHING means ANYTHING....

She mimicked him, making him laugh.

Arnav: Means?

Khushi: Means... you are not allowed to touch me.

Arnav: Ohhh... really?

Khushi: Reallllly....

She rushed to the washroom. Arnav smiled. He couldn't believe how everything changed in an overnight. Though they didn't consummate they confessed. It's an awesome feeling. How relieved it feels, damn it.... He got off the bed smilingly and went to the poolside to water plants.

It's always refreshing to see fresh flowers in the morning. Arnav's mind became more refreshing, seeing his wife all fresh. Khushi came from the washroom, wiping her hair by a towel, looking at Arnav. Throwing the water pipe, he came to the room.

Khushi: Arnavji... don't think I will hug you, kiss you like a typical wife. Go and get ready.

She said with attitude. Arnav looked at her with his mouth open.

Khushi: Stop staring at me and go.

Arnav took steps towards her and she tried to run. Arnav caught her hand and trapped her in between his hands.

Arnav: You may not be a typical wife but undoubtedly I'm a typical husband. I hug my wife... kiss my wife...

He kissed her cheek, hugging her from behind.

Khushi: Arnavji, don't pollute a small girl's mind.

She said making face.

Arnav: Ohh... who polluted my mind last night? Who provoked my feelings?

Khushi (pretending): Who did that Arnavji...? She must be talented if she could provoke the Kadoos LARD GOVERNER's feelings.

Arnav: She hasn't seen his real feelings yet... what about showing it?

Khushi: Arnavji, look at there...

She diverted him.

When Arnav turned around, she pushed him away and ran out giggling. She stood at the doorstep.

Khushi: Get ready Arnavji... you are getting late to the office.

Arnav: You can't keep escaping, Khushi....

She shook her hip twice and ran downstairs. Arnav went to the washroom laughingly. How energizing this morning is.... he never dreamt of this day so soon. Khushi deserves more happiness. She will be the happiest person if he says how important she is to him. He wants to see her in the state. Thinking all these, he got ready and came down.

Ratna asked Khushi to call Arnav for the breakfast. She was going to her room to call Arnav, thinking about submitting Record to the Hitler Madam. In that, she didn't observe that Arnav is coming towards her but Arnav saw her coming, biting her nail. He stood smirking. Khushi banged on him and about to fall, Arnav's arm circled her waist and dragged her close to him.

Arnav(smirking): See, how you yourself came to my arms?

Khushi: Arnavji, leave me...

Arnav: you ran from me as if I can catch you...? What now?

Khushi: I agree... I was wrong...now, leave me.

Arnav: Really?

He asked smiling. Khushi blinked her eyes, smilingly.

Khushi(nodding no): I already told you, what will happen if you try to go away from this pagal.

She gestured like biting. Arnav hit her forehead, laughing.

Khushi: I'm getting late to college.

Arnav: I will drop you.

Khushi: That's nice.

Arnav: Let's have breakfast.

Khushi: Yup.

They went to the dinning. But they have no idea; someone had happy tears in her eyes, seeing them close. Yeah.... Who else it could be other than Ratna? It was not hard for her to understand that her Bahu has taken her words seriously and she blessed Khushi inwardly.

Arnav got surprised as his favorite pancakes were on the table. Khushi served it in his plate.

Arnav: Wow... what happened, mom? You never appreciate me to have pancakes?

Khushi: Why?

Arnav: She wants me to eat DESI food. She believes that this kind of food is not good for a diabetic like me.

Khushi: Ohh... I'm sorry Amma... I don't know that. so I made pancakes.

Arnav: Is it your preparation?

Khushi nodded yes pouting.

Arnav: It tastes good.

Khushi looked at Ratna making face.

Khushi: Why didn't you stop me when I prepare it?

Ratna: It's ok beta, his sugar level won't raise in a day.

Khushi: I cooked it in sugar-free only.

Ratna: Then no problem.

Arnav: Hope I will get it often.

Ratna: It depends on your wife's wish....

Khushi: I won't make it again.

Arnav(shocking): Why?

Khushi: Didn't you hear what Amma said? It's not good.

Arnav rolled his eyes.

Khushi got a call from Anu.

Khushi: Hi Anu...

Anu: Are you coming or not?

Khushi: Going to come...

Anu: That's good... we will meet in the college.

Khushi: Yup... (to Arnav) Will you drop me?

Arnav: Sure...

Khushi: Amma, I'm leaving...

Ratna: See you...

Khushi left RM with Arnav, leaving delighted Ratna.

Arnav stopped the car in front of her college. Khushi was about to get down, Arnav clutched her shawl. Khushi asked him "what?" by her eyes.

Arnav: Be ready...

Khushi: For....?

Arnav winked at her, throwing her shawl.

Khushi: if you do anything.... I will....

Arnav(cutting her): ... bite me... right?

He showed he is cheek like, do it.

Khushi: Not now... I will see you in the evening.

She rushed inside the college. Arnav left the place with an adorable smile.

By submitting the record note, Khushi saved herself from her Hitler madam.

Anu: Khushi... you are invited for my birthday.

Khushi: but it was next week...

Anu: But you are getting vanished often...I don't know when I will see you again.

Khushi(chuckling): your invitation accepted.

Anu: What's the matter Khushi? You look happy?

Khushi: Really?

Anu: Yeah... don't you feel the difference?

Khushi: I do...

Anu: It seems, you have accepted the life which was forced on you...

Khushi: Forced? I'm not forced. It's my choice... I had chosen this for me. Understood?

Anu: But... you were not ready to get married then...?

Khushi: Because I wanted to be with my parents. So I didn't think of my marriage. But now.... Everything has changed...

Anu: I hope you are happy...

Khushi: undoubtedly.

Khushi had no idea why Anu spoke about her married life all of a sudden. She left the college thinking about it.

RM

Khushi remembered Arnav who asked her to be ready. She thought to call him. But nope. Let him come.

At the same time, the intercom rang. Khushi took the receiver and answered.

Ratna: Khushi beta...

Khushi: Haan Amma?

Ratna: Arvind called me. He wants a file from Chotte's cupboard.

Khushi: What file Amma?

Ratna: Mehra fabrics... He already has sent someone from AR for the file. He is on the way it seems.

Khushi: ok fine... I will bring it downstairs.

Disconnecting the call, Khushi opened the cupboard. She saw a few files being arranged at the top rack. She pulled all the files down and searched for Mehra Fabrics file. She found it. She removed the file from the bunch. When she kept the remaining files back, a folded paper fell down on the floor. Khushi took the paper and saw whether the paper belongs to Mehra Fabrics file or not. But it was Lavanya's post-mortem report.

To be continued...

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You were, are, will be...

Khushi got horror stuck, reading the report. Lavanya was pregnant by forty-five days. She read it again and again in disbelief. Lavanya was pregnant. No need to say Khushi's eyes stared overflowing.

This is why Lavanya committed suicide? At first, she would have thought of giving a chance to a life with Arnav. She would have changed her mind after knowing that she is pregnant. She must have feared the truth that her wrong deeds will come out in a few days. Khushi's anger rose into no limits. How Lavanya could be so careless...? What she was up to? What was in her mind about her family and future?