Part43 

Finally... Arnav and Khushi became one... by heart... by body... by thoughts... in every sense...

Two destined people reached their destiny; crossing all the hurdles... those were not just simple hurdles but life-taking... Arnav almost lost his hope of getting Khushi. But Life always makes us amazed by its unexpected and awful turns. And it never disappoints GOOD people.

Wrapping a bed sheet, Khushi tried to get down from the bed. Arnav pulled her back.

Khushi: Arnnavji...

Arnav(pinching her lower lip): I said cut JI or else, I will cut your lip.

Khushi: Leave my lip...

Arnav: How will you call me?

Khushi: Arnavvvvv....

Arnav: That's good.

Khushi: Now, leave me.

Arnav: Where are you hurrying?

Khushi: Amma is downstairs. We are in room shamelessly.

Arnav: Don't forget I have won TWO BETs.

Khushi: So?

Arnav: I will ask anything, whenever I want.

Khushi: What do you want?

She asked pouting.

Arnav: Let's take a bath together.

Khushi(shocking): Whaaaaat!

Arnav: Close your mouth...

Khushi: Shameless...

Arnav: Be it... let's go.

Khushi: It will be embarrassing... I won't

Arnav: You have to.

Khushi(composing): What was the bet?

Arnav: What I asked for...

Khushi: Tell me once again.

Arnav: You have to take a bath with me.

Taking a notepad from the side table, she wrote the statement on it.

Arnav: What's this?

Khushi: Agreement. Sign it.

Arnav: Ok...

He signed.

Khushi(sighed): Thank God...

Arnav: Why are you thanking God?

Khushi: Read it...

Arnav: YOU HAVE TO TAKE BATH WITH ME.

Khushi: Right?

Arnav(frowning): yeah... so?

Khushi: You didn't mention WHEN? So, I will take bath with you only when I feel comfortable...

Arnav: This is not done...

Khushi: I just did...

Arnav: Don't forget I have another BET...

Khushi widened her eyes.

Arnav: And, I can forcefully take you to the washroom.

She ran towards the washroom. Arnav blocked her, getting down from the bed.

Khushi: No... Arnavvv ka bachaa...

Arnav: Yes... Khushi ki bachiii...

Khushi couldn't reach the washroom, crossing the biggest hurdle called ARNAV. Arnav started chasing her and Khushi climbed on the bed. Arnav pounced on her in a jiffy. Unexpectedly the bed got broken and our sweet couple fell down with the bed. Khushi's jaw dropped whereas Arnav laughed like hell.

Khushi: Ohh God.... it's because of you.

Arnav continued laughing.

Khushi: Why are you laughing?

Arnav: I never expect that we will break the bed one day.

Khushi(biting nails in nervousness): What will Amma think of us?

Her question made him laugh more.

Khushi(hitting him): Stop it...

Arnav: you denied taking a bath with me. You said it will be embarrassing. What now? My mother is going to embarrass you by teasing for a lifetime.

Khushi: Kyaaaa....

Arnav: Then what? She is going to tease like hell.

Khushi: I have a plan.

Arnav: What?

Khushi: Amma will go to the temple in the evening. We will change the broken bed, at that time.

Arnav(raising his eyebrows): Smart...

Khushi smiled in relief. She was about to get down.

Arnav(teasingly): Hey... what about taking a bath together?

Khushi(taking a flower vase in her hand): Don't you dare... I will surely kill you.

Arnav laughed lying on the broken bed whereas Khushi rushed to the washroom.

Arnav thought something. Would people get a good chance often? No right? We have to use the chance without missing it. How could he miss the amazing funny moment? He dialed Ratna while opening the lock of the door.

Arnav: Maa...

Ratan: Chotte... are you alright?

Arnav: Khushi has a slight fever.

Ratna: Whaaat! She was fine when we played chess.

Arnav: I too don't know...

Ratna: Wait I will bring her tablet.

Arnav: Yeah...

He disconnected the call. At the same time, Khushi came from the washroom wearing a robe as she rushed to the washroom not taking her clothes. Arnav hurried to the washroom. He took bath as quickly as possible.

Ratna came pushing the door, worriedly. She got stuck, seeing Khushi, wiping her hair, wearing a robe. Didn't Arnav say she is having a fever? Then why did she take a bath? Khushi was also in the same state. She was standing like a statue, gulping down. She prayed inwardly that Ratna should not look at the broken bed.

Ratna: Khushi beta.... Are you all alright?

Khushi(stammering): I'mmmmm fine Amma.

Ratna: Chotte said you have a fever.

Khushi's eyes went wide open in anger. That's when Ratna's sight fell on the broken bed. She looked at Khushi, slowly turning her face. Khushi closed her eyes tightly. Ratna was not DUMB not to understand what's happening there.

Ratna: Khushiiii betaaaa....

Khushi: Arnav broke it...

She blurts out.

Ratna(surprisingly): Arnav....? Really...?

Khushi bit her tongue.

Khushi: I mean Arnavji...

Ratna: Ohhh...

She teased.

Khushi: I mean... he chased me...

Ratna flinched back...

That's when they heard Arnav...

Arnav: She cheated on me... so I chased her.

Khushi: He is lying.

Arnav(to Ratna): Mom... you know I won the game and also BET.

Ratna was listening to him not interrupting.

Arnav: That means she should fulfill my wish but she denied.

Ratna: So, you broke the bed?

She asked raising her eyebrows.

Arnav: We both broke it.

Khushi: Stop it...It's you who jumped...

Ratna(cutting her): Jumped....?

She asked curiously.

Khushi: I mean... on the bed...

Ratna: I didn't say "on YOU"...

Khushi glared at Arnav tightening her fist. Ratna folded her hands suppressing her smile.

Ratna(looking at the tablet which she brought for Khushi): I don't think this tablet can help Khushi. What say, Chotte?

Arnav: Do you think so?

Khushi: Amma... stop teasing me. He intentionally called you to show this bed. I have never thought he could be so cunning.

Ratna: But Khushi... do you think you can hide the broken bed or change the bed without my knowledge?

Arnav: She had a MASTER plan mom...

Ratna: Ohh...

Arnav: She asked me to change the bed when you go to the temple.

Ratna: Oh..ho...

Khushi pouted at her.

Ratna: Next time, instead of planning anything with Chotte, you just consult me. Ok?

Arnav laughed.

Arnav: Good advice...

Ratna: Lunch is ready. Come down...

She took a few steps and stopped.

Ratna: ...you must be hungry... you worked hard I suppose.

She said looking at the bed, controlling her smile. She left laughing.

Khushi pinched Arnav's hip and started to hit him.

Khushi(while hitting): Damn you... what have you done...?

Arnav: See... life is full of surprises... this is one among them.

Before Khushi hit him more, he rushed out.

Arnav(standing at the doorstep): Don't forget to change your robe before coming down.

That's when she remembered that she was still in robe.

Khushi(looking at herself shockingly): Hey Devi Maiya... was I in robe, in front of Amma?

Arnav(laughing): exactly...

He rushed closing the door.

Khushi hit her forehead, slamming her feet on the floor. She sighed and her eyes got stuck, seeing something. She took steps towards the bed, frowning. It was a folded paper, under the bed. She removed it and unfolded it. It was a letter from Lavanya.

To be continued...

CEO side

Khushi opened the letter. Lavanya wrote it to Arnav before she committed suicide.

{APOLOGY LETTER...

You may think why is the girl who never spoke to you seeking your apology. I'm sorry for marrying you. I'm sorry I ruined your life. I know just a sorry can change nothing but I can't GO without saying SORRY.