Part 21

Sheesh Mahal:

Khushi was going downstairs to stroll around the garden when she found Pari sitting in the hall with dull face.. She couldn't resist herself from going near Pari.

"Pari baby.. What happened ?"asked Khushi.

Pari looked up at Khushi, " Hi aunty!"

"Hello!! But what happened ?? Why are you looking so dull ?"asked Khushi sitting beside Pari.

"I have Maths Homework" said Pari with a cute pout.

"Ok.. But where is it related to you being dull ??"asked Khushi frowning.

" I hate Maths" said Pari with anger on her face..

Khushi found her even more cute when she is angry.

"Hmm.. Do you know even I too doesn't like Maths when I was child ??"said Khushi.

"I also hate that chudail" said Pari.

"Chudail!! Who ??" said Khushi then something strike her, "Don't say me you named your Maths teacher as Chudail."

"Yes, I named her as chudail.." said Pari gritting her teeth.

Khushi smiled hearing it, " You know even I named my maths teacher as fatso"

Pari looked at Khushi, " Fatso!!"

"Haan.. She was very fat woman and always twists everyone's ears" said Khushi..

"Ohh.. All these Maths teachers are really big chudails" said Pari.

" Haan but when I grew up, I found Maths very easy and interesting subject" said Khushi.

Pari looked at her frowning.

"Yes.. It is true.. If you truly understand the concept then Maths is very easy subject" said Khushi.

"Even Arnav mamu too says same.. You talk like him" said Pari.

Khushi was perplexed hearing it, "Me!! Talking like him.." then she remembered how rudely he talked with her and NK in Dubai Airport, " Unbelievable"

Pari shook Khushi, " What happened ?"

"Nothing.. Who will help you in homework daily ?"asked Khushi.

"Who else!! Mumma" said Pari then continued, " But today she went to temple with Badi Dadi, I called papa.. He said he will return in ten minutes but it is already half an hour, Arnav Mamu is busy with some meeting.."

"Why don't you ask Akash Mamu ?"asked Khushi.

Pari hit her forehead with her hand, "Akash Mamu is more poor than me in Maths"

"Ohh.. Is it ?" asked Khushi surprised.

"Haan.. You know I saw his second class progress report and he got zero marks in Maths.. Mumma always teases him saying that.." said Pari giggling..

Khushi too giggled hearing it..

"OK then.. What will you do now ?"asked Khushi.

Pari pouted and said, " I have to wait for Mumma or Papa to come or if Arnav Mamu completes his meeting.. I thought to complete this homework and play with Lakshmi but now, I can't"

"Lakshmi!! Who is Lakshmi ?"asked Khushi..

"Ohh.. You don't know Lakshmi.. Lakshmi is our cow at the backyard.. It gave birth to a baby calf one week back.. I haven't seen her from past one week.. Today, Mumma said I can go and play with it" said Pari..

"So, can I help you with Maths homework ??"asked Khushi.

"Do you know Maths ??" asked Pari.

"Ofcourse I know" said Khushi..

"Ok then.. Let's go to my room" said Pari and they both moved towards Pari's room..

Khushi was impressed by Pari's room which is pink in color theme.. She saw a huge teddy bear at the corner of the room and ran to it.

"Wow..I love teddy bear" said Khushi and hugged it..

"You too love teddy bears.. I too love teddy bears aunty" said Pari..

"This is soo cute" said Khushi squeezing the teddy bear.

"Arnav mamu brought it for me" said Pari..

Khushi left it immediately..

"Come aunty.. Help me with Maths homework" said Pari..

Khushi and Pari both moved towards Pari's study table..

In the temple:

"Devyani" A voice disturbed them.. They both looked at the person who called Devyani.. They both were greatly displeased looking at Subadhra who is standing there with a sickening smile on her face..

Subadhra ignoring their displeased faces came towards them..

"How are you Devyani ?? How are you Anjali ??"asked Subadhra.

Neither Anjali nor Devyani responded to her and turned away their faces..

"Haan.. I can understand what you are going through Devyani.. You have to celebrate the special ceremony pooja in Shravana Masa which happens after every ten years.. But what to do ?? You can't perform this with Arnav who is a Raizada heir as he is a widower.. I heard that Arnav denied for second marriage.. Is it true ??" asked Subadhra.

Devyani and Anjali looked at her with no wonder.. They always were surprised who will leak all confidential matters of Sheesh Mahal to Subadhra. This is not happening for the first time.. This is happening from years.. But still they always fail to catch the traitor.. They have changed many servants and made sure no one apart from family would be in discussions but still the matter will be leaked to Subadhra.

" Whatever happens in our family is none of your business" said Anjali rudely.

"None of my business. How can you say that Anjali ?? Ofcourse it is my business. It is my husband's family.. Also, my grandson's life is attached with you people. If you fail to make Arnav marry by this Shravana month, then my Shyam will be heir of Raizadas.. We will own this village and Sheesh Mahal.. You know Arnav is not going to listen your words and remarry.. It would be better if you people will be ready to vacate Sheesh Mahal soon.. Keep packing all things from now.. Because this time I am not going to loose Devyani.. I will win.. I will make my Shyam Raizada heir and will win definitely.. I will show you what I am" said Subadhra then continued, "Wait for your downfall Devyani.. Count your days in Sheesh Mahal.. You have snatched my place and now I will snatch your grandson's.."

Devyani stood there immobile trying to keep her calm posture but they can say she is breaking from inside.

Subadhra left from there satisfied seeing Devyani's situation..

Payal who came there saw Subadhra leaving and looked at Devyani who is looking pale.. Even Anjali too is looking tensed.

"Dadi.. Is everything alright ??"asked Payal.

Devyani and Anjali composed themselves quickly which didn't go unnoticed by Payal..

"I am fine beta.. Shall we leave ??"asked Dadi..

Payal nodded her head as ok..

The trio left for Sheesh Mahal.

In Sheesh Mahal:

Abhinav entered Pari's room and saw Pari along with Khushi..

"Pari" called Abhinav.

"Papa!!" Pari ran towards her father.. Khushi stood up looking at the father daughter duo..

Abhinav lifted Pari and kissed her cheeks..

"Papa.. You are late" said Pari, "So, Khushi aunty helped me in homework"

"Ohh.. Sorry Baby" said Abhinav putting down Pari, turned to Khushi, "Thank you Khushi for helping in Pari's homework"

"It's Ok Sir.. Not a problem. I was just bored.. Then I saw Pari is waiting for you with a sulky face. So, thought to help her" said Khushi.

Abhinav smiled nodding as OK.. Pari was lost in her father's mobile playing games.

"Do you have any problem if I help her or be nearer to her ?" asked Khushi.

"Absolutely not.." said Abhinav with a smile, " I know you must be thinking about Anjali.. Right!!"

Khushi didn't said anything and kept an awkward face..

"Don't feel awkward.. I know that Anjali warned you to stay away from Pari.." said Abhinav sighing, "But trust me, Anjali is not that bad as you are thinking.. She is really a good hearted woman but she is very possessive for her loved ones.. Arnav and Pari are the ones whom Anjali loves most in this world.. She loves them more than me and I don't have any issues with it.. She brought up Arnav from the time their parents died and considers him as Son more than brother.. Before Pari, Anjali had three miscarriages and hence she is very possessive of both of them.. You have unintentionally hurt Pari.. So, Anjali is showing indifference towards you.. Don't mind her behaviour and words. She will soon come along" said Abhinav.

Khushi nodded her head as OK.. Abhinav is really understanding man.

"Pari" came Arnav inside the room and frowned seeing Khushi in Pari's room.

"Mamu" Pari jumped on to him who lifted her..

"What are you doing here ?"asked Arnav to Khushi.

"Mamu.. Khushi aunty helped me in my Maths homework.. You know she explained Maths just like you in a easy way.. I understood it immediately" said Pari.

Arnav looked at Khushi who looked away..

"Really Pari!!"asked Abhinav.

"Haan Papa.. I think Mamu and Khushi aunty should have become teachers.. Then students like wouldn't have thought Maths as difficult" said Pari.

"What the.." exclaimed Arnav while Khushi smiled hearing it..

"Hmmm. We will think about it later.. Now, go and play video games in my room" said Arnav putting Pari down..

"OK" said Pari and ran out of the room.

"Excuse me" said Khushi and left from there..

"How was your day jiju ??"asked Arnav.

"Tiring one Arnav.. Please ask HP to bring Coffee for me" said Abhinav.

"Yeah.." said Arnav and rang intercom..

Both the men sat down discussing about their day happenings.

Thanks to those who have all voted and commented on previous update..

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Sorry guys for making you wait for soo long.. I got married recently and I am in my in-laws house. I am not getting enough time to sit and write an update. That is why I am not able to update frequently from the past few months..