Part 9

Ratanpur:

Abhinav came near Anjali who disconnected the call after talking with Arnav.

"What did Arnav say ?"asked Abhinav.

"He reached Lucknow and will start in half an hour to here." Said Anjali.

"We can expect him to be here in an hour." Said Abhinav.

Anjali nodded her head.

"Did you ask him about what Pari said ?"asked Abhinav.

Anjali nodded her head as NO.

"What do you think about it ??"asked Avinash.

"I don't know.. My heart is saying it is a plain lie.. I know my Chote. After what happened with Meera in his life, he needs time to come out of it.. He won't marry anyone easily" said Anjali.

Abhinav sighed not knowing what to say.

In Delhi:

"I don't understand why Buaji always hurts Khushi" said Payal.

"We already know the reason Payal and we also know how she is.. Don't bother about her" said Karan.

" I know Bhai. But today, Khushi just came and Buaji hurt her" said Payal with an irritated face.

They heard the click sound of door and turned to see Khushi coming out of the washroom after freshening up. They both are in Khushi's room balcony. Seeing her, both of them too entered into the room.

"You are looking soo tired" asked Payal with a concerned face.

"Haan Jiji.. This journey is soo tiresome.." said Khushi.

"Happens.. That too flight delayed in Dubai" said Karan.

Khushi remembered the handsome young man who had soo much ego and a smile crept on her face.

Payal and Karan looked at her confused.

"Khushi" Payal shook her bringing her out of the trance.. Khushi looked at her smiling.

"What happened ? Where are you lost ?"asked Payal.

"Nothing jiji. Now, say me about jijaji" asked Khushi.

Garima entered the room, " You three are here"

She came smiling to them, " I am soo happy to see my children. Khushi since you came, now we can start discussing about marriage preparations."

"Haan Amma. Ofcourse.. Jiji didn't gave me chance to search jiju. So, I will select everything for jiji in marriage" said Khushi.

" OK Fine.. Your wish.. I don't have any problem" said Payal.

Just then, NK entered the room.

"Hey NK, Seems like Buaji let you go soon" asked Karan.

"You know Maa.. Why do you tease me Bhai ?"said NK.

He then went near Khushi, " Khushi. I am very sorry on the behalf of Maa."

NK was going to say something but Khushi stopped him, "NO. It's OK. I am used to Buaji's tantrums"

"But still.." said NK.

"NK, leave it.." said Payal and Karan at the same time..

NK became silent understanding that they don't want to extend the topic.

"Uffo. I came to call you all for dinner and see I forgot.. Come, let's have lunch.. I made all your favorite dishes" said Garima..

"Haan Amma. I am very hungry" said Khushi..

"There is no surprise in it.. You will always be hungry" teased Karan making Khushi pout.

They all went downstairs to have lunch.

In Ratanpur:

Arnav Singh Raizada entered the premises of Sheesh Mahal in the car.. The car stopped at the entrance and he came out of the car.. He took out his goggles and looked at his family with a slight smile.. He started towards them..

"Mamu" came Pari running towards him..

Arnav smiled and was going to lift her but she passed him and went towards the car.

Arnav thought she is going for his bags to check chocolates and toys.

"Mami" Pari called looking into the car.

Arnav frowned hearing it.. He went near her.. Even the family too came there.

Pari looked around the car calling out Mami.. When she din't find anyone, she turned to Arnav.

"Mamu.. Where is Mami ??"asked Pari.

Arnav looked at her completely clueless and then turned towards his family.

"Say naa Mamu. Where is Mami ? I know you want to surprise us. So, you didn't reveal anything. But I know about it already." Said Pari.

Arnav sat down to Pari's level, "What are you talking Pari ? I can't understand anything"

"Chote" Anjali called, "Let's go inside" said Anjali when Arnav looked at her.

Arnav sensing his family's tensed face understood something is wrong.. So, eh went inside along with them.

Avinash took a confused Pari into house pacifying her..

In the house, Anjali explained about the call which Pari made to him and how an unknown claimed to be his wife..

Arnav was literally shocked and fumed in anger hearing it..

Anjali showed him the number from which he called to them.. Arnav understood it was the prank of Khushi. How dare she ?? thought Arnav.

"Di. Why didn't you call back to the number to confirm it ?"asked Arnav.

"I tried Chote but the number is out of reach" said Anjali.

Arnav too tried to call the number but the result came same making him red with anger.. The reason why the call couldn't connect is Khushi has blocked the number after she played the prank.

He turned to his family, " Don't worry Di. It is not true.."

"I know that Chote. I trust you" said Anjali, " But who is that girl who claimed as your wife ?? Why did she play such a prank ?"

"I will find out Di.. You don't take any tension" said Arnav.

Anjali nodded her head.

"That means it was all lie.. I thought I am really getting a Mami" said Pari with a sad face.

Everyone looked at her sadly.. Anjali looked at Avinash who took her aside to cheer up as she is papa's daughter..

"I won't forgive that girl who made my Chote's reputation at stake and my daughter sad" said Anjali.

" Even I too won't Di.. She will learn a lesson for messing with Arnav Singh Raizada. I will find out her details soon" said Arnav with ASR tune running in the back ground.

"Ok Now.. Chote.. Go and freshen up. It is time for lunch.."said Dadi..

"Haan Chote.. I completely forgot about it in this matter.. You go" said Anjali..

Arnav went from there asking HP to bring his luggage.

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