Part 47 OUR room

The wedding news of ASR spread in the whole cini field. Arnav started getting phone calls from known and unknown people. He disconnected the landline phone and switched off his mobile as he didn't want to answer anyone. What was there to say about something in which he himself was not clear?

"Shall I bring you tea, Naniji?" Khushi asked.

"Yes, Bitiya... I badly need one" Nani said.

"What about you, Arnavji?"

"Yup," Arnav said.

Khushi went to the kitchen and prepared tea for them. She looked at her mangal sutra with a slight smile. She could not believe she was married and Arnav was her husband. she came with the tea tray and gave them tea cups. Arnav had it. He tried not to look at Khushi. he too could not believe he got married. His eyes wandered here and there.

Khushi sensed his awkwardness. A mild smile crept on her lips because nothing would change their relationship anymore. She could ogle at her husband freely. She chuckled softly. She felt like, she had fallen in love with Arnav, once again, beyond the limits. He was in front of her as her husband. She was still confused about whether it was real or a dream. Her fortune really surprised her. Arnav looked like God in her eyes as he saved her from every problem. She didn't know whether she should love him or worship him. she had conquered him with unexpected luck. What else could she name this other than luck? It felt like hundreds of lightning entered into her body when he tied the mangal sutra to her neck. From here on, her life and happiness would be with him. he was her breath... he was her hope. Khushi was thinking all this while drinking tea.

"Arnavji, shall I call my Di" Khushi asked.

"Of course, you can call her"

"Use my phone, Khushi bitiya" Nani extended her mobile.

"Thank you Naniji"

Taking her phone, Khushi dialed Anjali's number. Anjali attended the call.

"Di..." Khushi said.

It took a few seconds for Anjali to understand who the caller was.

"Di... are you angry with..."

Cutting her,

"Khushi... Khushi, how are you, Khushi?"

"Di, I'm fine... how are you?"

"I'm happy... trust me, I'm so happy about you. I saw the news and got to know about your wedding"

"I'm sorry, Di. I was unable to tell you"

"I know... I know everything... I know you. don't worry about me. I'm alright. I understood why you made me economically individual. That broke my stupid emotions for the toxic man."

"I'm sorry Di..."

"Why are you sorry? It's not your fault. Alexander told me everything about the phone conversation between you and him. There is nothing to feel sad about him. he is not worthy of it. I'm alright"

"Di, please come with me. You can be at RM"

Anjali smiled.

"I'm glad to hear this... but"

"Di, please don't deny... Please... don't make decisions in haste. Think and decide. I don't want you to be alone. After Babuji's demise, you looked after me. This is my turn. Please give me a chance, di"

"Ok... give me some time"

Khushi sighed.

"Stop thinking about me. You are not only my sister now. You are a Raizada Bahu too. Be happy with your husband. Take care of him. Don't make him bored, by talking about me" Anjali chuckled.

"Di..."

"Ok, baba... I will think about what you said"

"Ok, Di, bye"

"Bye"

Khushi disconnected the call.

"What did your sister say?"

"She said she will think about it"

"Do one thing... go to her house tomorrow and bring her here" Nani said.

"I think it will work," Khushi said.

That was when they heard a calling bell sound. Arnav went to open the door. He rolled his eyes, seeing Aman and NK. He nodded his head, like, come in. Aman hugged Arnav.

"Wish you happy married life, ASR"

"Thank you"

"Congratulations, Khushi" NK extended his hand towards Khushi.

Khushi spared a glance at Arnav and shook hands with NK.

"I'm glad you guys got married" NK added.

Arnav looked at him surprisingly.

"There is nothing to be surprised about, Nannav. She is your wife now. That's all matters" NK talked logically.

Aman dialed someone and extended the phone to Arnav. Arnav raised his brows, like, who?

"Alex"

"Oh..."

Arnav took the phone from his hand and talked.

"Hi, Alex"

"Congratulations ASR... you have done a very good job"

"Thanks"

"I think Khushi's Jeeja is behind this"

"I too think the same"

"In the thought of getting her out of RM, he made her a permanent place in RM I suppose"

Arnav looked at Khushi and said,

"Mmmm"

"Just throw all the difference between you and Khushi and start a new life"

"Yeah... what about her Jeeja?"

"The case will be dismissed as Khushi is found. But still, we can arrest him for harassing her"

"Is there any chance for him to be free?"

"As of now, no"

"That's good..."

"I will take care of him. Don't worry. He will not be near Khushi"

"Thanks. Come to RM if you get time"

"Sure"

Arnav saw Aman and Nani talking something secretly. He came to them.

"What's going on here?"

"Nothing..." Aman said.

Arnav looked at them doubtfully.

"I wonder..." Aman said.

"What?"

"I thought you would be distressed about your sudden marriage, but you look cool, ASR"

Arnav became awkward. He stole Khushi's glance.

"Yeah... you are right, Aman. He looks like, he got married to his lover" NK said.

"She is safe... that's what makes me relaxed," Arnav said.

"Yeah... that's right," Nani said.

"By the way, I want to talk about our music launch. Shall we go to the terrace?" Aman asked.

"We can talk... but why should go to the terrace?" Arnav asked.

"Just for a change"

Arnav nodded ok.

"I will be at the terrace," Arnav said looking at Khushi.

She nodded ok.

Aman and Nani smiled at each other contently. Aman and NK went to the terrace with Arnav.

"Khushi bitiya, what are you going to do now?"

"Nothing, Naniji... shall I prepare dinner?"

"No no... Hari Prakash will do that. You come to my room. what are you going to do, being alone?"

"Jee Naniji"

Nani took Khushi to her room.

After an hour,

Aman looked at his watch.

"My God... It's 8:30. NK, let go..."

"Yeah... I have shooting tomorrow" NK said.

Arnav frowned.

"We haven't made any useful decision about the music launch yet..." he said.

"We will talk tomorrow"

"Tomorrow? Again? what the..."

"Relax ASR... you have faced the biggest problem today. Don't know what's waiting for you tomorrow. Go and take a rest. We will talk tomorrow"

"Yes, Nannav... he is right. Let's go"

"Ok..." Arnav sighed.

Aman and NK came downstairs. At the same time, Nani also came to the living room with Khushi.

"What Naniji, your grandson got married today. No treat for us?" Aman asked.

"Why not? Hari Prakash prepared dinner for all of us only. Have it with us"

"Really? That's nice"

"Then, let's have dinner," NK said.

"You said you have shooting tomorrow," Arnav said.

"Yeah, but however I will have dinner... let me have it here," NK said.

"Come on..." Nani said and walked to the dining table.

Khushi was about to sit next to Nani,

"Hello, madam, excuse me... you are Mrs. Raizada now... sit with your husband" Aman said.

Khushi stood hesitatingly.

"ASR, give her a seat next to you"

Arnav pulled a chair for Khushi. She sat on it with a slight smile. Arnav took the seat next to her.

Hari Prakash served them dinner with sweets. Arnav was about to start eating,

"Mr. Groom, feed the sweet to your newly wedded wife," NK said.

Arnav looked at Khushi embarrassingly.

"Please, don't make him awkward... please..." Khushi said.

Aman and NK sighed.

"We just..."

"We know him... this wedding is an ACCIDENT. It happened unexpectedly. It's a solution to our problems. That's all... Please don't disturb him" Khushi said.

Arnav was looking at her and could not hold himself. She started eating silently.

Aman and NK took their leave after dinner. Arnav and Khushi walked to their respective rooms. Khushi and Arnav stopped, hearing Nani.

"Wait, Khushi"

Khushi looked at her.

"Go to Chotte's room," she said.

Khushi looked at her shockingly.

"But, Nani..."

"No matter in what situation this wedding happened. You are his wife now. That's what matters"

"He needs privacy Naniji"

Nani showed her palm and stopped her from talking further.

"Chotte, Khushi should be with you from hereon. Will you take her to your room or do you want to be alone?"

Before Arnav said anything,

"Nani, give him some time to prepare himself"

"Don't you need time to prepare yourself?" Nani asked.

Khushi got stuck.

"So, you are prepared to adopt the reality, right?"

Khushi was silent.

"Chotte, Khushi's side is clear. What about you?"

Arnav nodded yes.

"Let's go to OUR room, Khushi" Arnav said, making Nani relieved and Khushi surprised.

Nani went to her room with satisfaction. Arnav and Khushi walked to Arnav's... correction... THEIR room. They got stuck at the doorstep, seeing the decorated bed.

To be continued...