Part 11 Thoughts

Arnav was lying on the bed, thinking about HIS child. Don't know whether the child is he or she. Just assume the child is HE... As of now, he must be calling someone DAD. Don't know how he is. What he is doing... What he is studying... Maybe, he is in the second standard as he is six years old now.

Will the family be treating him as their child? Will the man be accepted as his son? No doubt the woman will be loving him as she carried him for ten months and the process of the test tube baby is harder than the usual pregnancy. So, she would be taken care of him. Arnav was thinking about his child. After all, Arnav got this life because of his son. Because of him, he got money to go to Canada...

He rolled on the bed and laid on his stomach.

Could he get a chance to see him ever? He just wanted to see how HIS SON looks like... Just a curiosity... If his son resembles HIM, he would be looking like ABHIMANYU... no doubt. Yeah, Abhimanyu looks exactly like him. How? Of course, a few people have the same face cut. But this much resemblance...! By chance, could Abhimanyu be related to him? Or, could their forefathers be related to one another? A study says that a child could have his seven-generation predecessor's DNAs in him. Why should not he inquire Abhi about his family? So what if he doesn't get anything? He may get to know about Abhi at least. After all, he liked Abhi. Why didn't he come to the school today? Is he alright? But why does he bother about him? He said his father is not with him. Don't know why. What about his mother? How does she take care of him if his father is not with them? Is there any other relative staying with them? No... Didn't Abhi say there is no one at his house? Let's talk to him. Will Abhi tell him about his family? Didn't he say his mother scolds him if he says anything to anyone about his father? What would have happened that she is so strict with the small boy?

Arnav was analyzing Abhi and his mother a lot from the time he crossed the fertility center.

Don't know what Khushi felt seeing him becoming rigid all of a sudden today. He didn't even interact with her in the meeting also. She would have felt awkward coming with him to the meeting. Poor girl, she came to the meeting only for him. He has to apologize to her for the weird behavior.

Arnav felt bad for Khushi, unaware of the truth that she had been agitated more than him, thinking about her bitter past.

The next day

Arnav was waiting for Abhi's School bus. That day also Abhi was sitting on the other side. Arnav searched for Abhi openly. Abhi's bus mates saw that.

"Uncle, are you searching for Abhi?" A girl asked Arnav.

Arnav nodded yes with a smile.

"He is there..." She turned towards Abhi,

"Abhi, he is searching for you," the girl said looking at Abhi.

Arnav walked to the other side and looked at Abhi. After seeing Arnav, Abhi could not hold himself. He smiled at Arnav.

"Did you get a seat this side today?" Arnav asked.

Abhi nodded yes plastering a smile.

"Are you alright? I thought you might have fallen ill as I didn't see you yesterday"

"I was sitting this side only, sir" Abhi liked his concern.

"No problem... I will check from here on whether you are sitting this side"

Abhi smiled at him.

"Come to my home if you get time."

Abhi nodded ok brightly.

"See you"

"Bye"

The bus started. Arnav stood looking at the bus, lifting his left eyebrow. Is not he overreacting? Why is he behind a little boy? He didn't know.

.......

Khushi was getting ready for the office. She peeped at her mobile screen as it rang. she smiled seeing Preeto's name. she attended the call.

"Hi, Preeto Didi"

"Won't you stop calling me Didi?"

"Leave it, Didi...I just can't"

"How is Abhi?"

"He is fine..."

"Tell me the truth. Is he fine?"

Khushi sighed.

"Why not you tell him about his father Khushi?"

"About which father do you want me to say?"

"According to this world..."

Cutting her,

"I don't care about this world, Didi. I just don't... this world didn't help me when I was helpless. It didn't give me shelter... food... anything... then this world has no rights on me..."

"Abhi will get composed if he gets to know his father is no more"

"I don't want him to even think that man as his father, Didi. Why would I give the credit to the man in which he is not related? He was selfish... self-seeker... egoistic..."

"Won't you ever tell him about Aditya?"

"I will... definitely I will tell him but not now because Abhi could not understand anything. I don't want him to feel bad for his demise... not even for a few seconds. That man won't deserve it. I have his photo too... I will show that to Abhi for sure"

"From where did you get it?"

"When he died, they printed two photos with his birth date and death date. When they threw me out of the house, that photo was also there in my case"

"You should have thrown it right away..."

"I wanted to... but I didn't. Whenever I saw the photo, it made me frenzy to win..."

Preeto felt bad for Khushi.

"Relax, Khushi... I just thought about Abhi..."

"I know Didi... leave my story... tell me why do you call me"

"My marriage got fixed"

"My God... Congratulations, Didi"

"Thank You"

"When is the wedding?"

"May be, in two months"

"But why?"

"Groom is working in Singapore. My and his parents want him to resign from the job. They don't want us to be separated after the marriage"

"They are right... ask him to come to India and he will definitely do it if my beautiful Didi orders him. Am I right?"

"I don't have to order him because he is ready to do that"

"What's my Jeejaji's name?"

"Karan"

"Oh... Mrs. PreetoKaran... very nice" Khushi chuckled.

"You and Abhi are invited to my marriage no matter when and where my marriage is going to happen"

"You no need to invite me... this is my sister's wedding. I will invite everyone on the behalf of you" she said coolly.

"So sweet of you Khushi...Thank you so much"

"It's my pleasure"

"What about your job? Do you want me to try for a new one?"

"No need Didi, our new Bass has decided to continue with us"

"That's great..."

"Yeah... he seems good"

"That's interesting"

"Yup... he is an interesting character. He eats sitting with our worker in the canteen"

"Wow..."

"Yes, Didi... there are a lot of things about him to say. I will tell later"

"Yeah, you must be getting late to the office...I will call you in the night"

"Ok, Didi, bye"

Khushi disconnected the call. Preeto sighed helplessly. She wanted Khushi to settle down in her life with a suitable man but Khushi never let her talk about it...

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Arnav called Khushi and was waiting in his cabin. She came in and wished him.

"Good morning, sir"

"Good morning... I'm sorry, Khushi..." he said making Khushi frown.

"Sorry? For what, sir?"

"I didn't give my attention to you in the meeting yesterday. Actually, I was disturbed by my own issue. That's why..."

"Sir, please... you don't have to say sorry for that. Everyone has their own life and personal issues. You do not need to give explanations for your actions. You are my Boss and I'm your mere employee. It's my duty to follow your words no matter whether you give attention or not. It doesn't make difference..."

"It does, Khushi... it definitely does... you were there for me. It's my responsibility to respect you no matter what's the situation is... I missed doing that. that's why I'm apologizing"

"Sir..."

Cutting her,

"Accept my apology"

Khushi sighed. She doesn't want to extend the conversation. She nodded yes.

"Am I really forgiven?"

She nodded yes.

"If it is true, give me your lunch box today"

"My lunch box?" Khushi asked unbelievably.

Arnav nodded yes, pressing his lips.

She knew he has no one. It's very hard to eat canteen food every day. Poor him. Khushi nodded ok smilingly and left. Arnav sighed in relief.

To be continued...