Part 14 Shagun

Arnav was thinking about what Khushi told him about Shyam. She asked Shyam to stay with her the next day. So, Shyam would try to be in GH. Khushi didn't tell anyone about the proposal. She won't tell them until Raizadas reaches GH. So, it would be a secret. So, Shyam would not know their GH's arrival.

If his guess was right, Shyam would leave RM giving an excuse, and reach GH. He decided something and went to Anjali's room. Anjali smiled at him.

"Chotte, I can't believe Akash is going to marry the girl he loves"

"You will get surprised if I say something"

"What?"

"Do you know who Payal is?"

"Who?"

"Didn't Jeejai say, he was working for someone's pension?"

"Haan... Madhumathiji"

"Payal is Madhumathi's niece"

"Is it?"

"Yeah..."

"Thank, God... Shyamji wanted to help them wholeheartedly..."

Arnav smiled.

"Chotte, Shyamji said her wedding was cancelled. Is that girl Payalji?"

Arnav nodded yes.

"Oh, God... Mamiji will create a scene if she gets to know about it"

"Yes, don't tell her about it"

"Ok... but, Shyamji will be happy if he gets to know the bride is Payalji. He so wanted to help him"

"You are right, Di! Jejaji wants to help them"

Arnav stopped for a while,

"Di, why should not we surprise Jeejaji?"

"How?"

"Don't tell Jeejaji that we are going to GH. We will take him there and surprise him. He will be happy knowing, Payal is getting a good life"

"Wow... what an idea, Chotte!"

"Just tell him, our family is going to finalize an alliance for Akash but don't tell him the bride is Payal"

"Ok..." Anjali was excited.

Arnav smiled inwardly. He wanted to see what Shyam would do. If he came with them to GH, he would get caught. If he went to GH to be with Khushi, then also he would get caught.

Arnav was glad when Anjali alerted Raizadas not to tell Shyam anything because she wanted to tell him the happy news. They agreed but it was not needed as Shyam came late.

Night

Anjali smiled at Shyam.

"What's the matter Rani Sahiba, you look happy?"

"Yeah, I'm indeed happy"

"Really? What made you happy?"

"Akash got a proposal..."

"Oh wow... really?"

"Yeah... we are going to the bride's house tomorrow morning"

Shaym's face lost its charms.

"Tomorrow morning?"

"Yeah... 10 o'clock"

"Oh, god..."

"What happened, Shyamji?"

"I'm so unlucky to be a part of the happiest occasion"

"But why?"

"My senior is going to Singapore tomorrow morning. I promised him to send him off. I have to go to the Airport" Shyam punched his thighs as if he was weary.

"Shyamji, leave it... why are you hurting yourself?"

"I hate being a lawyer...! What kind of life is this if I could not spend time with my family and share the happiest moments with them?" he sat on the bed holding his head.

Anjali felt bad for him. She sat next to him and touched his shoulder.

"It's ok, Shyamji. We will go to their house and meet them another day. You go to the Airport to send your senior off"

"I'm really, sorry, Rani Sahiba"

"Arrey, I said, leave it...! I can understand"

"I feel lucky to have such an understanding wife like you, Rani Sahiba"

Anjali leaned on his shoulder feeling proud whereas Shyam felt proud of himself for managing his wife lightly. Anjali didn't tell him about Payal because she thought Shyam would feel worse for not being part of it if he got to know the bride was Payal.

The next day

GH

Khushi was excitedly cleaning the house and arranged everything to welcome Raizadas.

"Oi, Sanka Devi... what happened to you that you are working early in the morning?"

Khushi rushed in without answering.

"What happened to this girl? She is really a Sanki" Buaji nodded her head from left to right.

Khushi heard a calling bell sound. She frowned. It was too early for Raizadas to come. Didn't Arnav say, they would come at 10 o'clock? Then who was that? She opened the door and was surprised to see Shashi and Garima standing with a smile.

"Amma, Babuji..." she hugged them excitedly.

Payal and Buaji rushed out hearing her shout. They were also elated to see them.

"What a surprise! How did you guys come to Delhi all of a sudden?"

"He is the one who brought us here," they said looking at Shyam who was standing with them.

Khushi looked at him gratefully.

"Thank you, Shyamji"

"You don't have to thank me, Khushiji. Why should you guys be separated? Let's face the problems all together"

Buaji looked at Shyam as if he was her NANDKISHOR.

Khushi was happier as Shashi and Garima would be with them when Raizadas came to GH. The wedding decision could be taken without confusion. Shashi would handle Garima and Buaji, she supposed.

Khushi gestured for Shashi to come out. He raised his brows and nodded ok. Khushi came out and Shashi followed her. Shyam noticed them and slowly followed them but to his disappointment, Khushi took Shashi far away from GH. Shyam could not hear what they spoke.

"What's the matter bitiya?"

"Babuji, I want to tell you something"

"Tell me..."

"Please don't think, I became a big girl"

"You became a big girl, indeed" he laughed.

"Babuji, this is something else..."

"Ok, tell me"

"A very good man loves Jeeji," she said hesitatingly.

Shashi raised his brows.

Khushi told him about Akash and Raizadas.

"They are a nice people, Babuji. Jeeji could not get such a gentleman. I think they are destined for each other and this is why Jeeji's wedding stopped"

Shashi folded his hands smiling.

"Are you doing redemption?"

Khushi pouted.

"I told you, you are not a reason for Payal's broken marriage. Why are you guilty, beta?"

Khushi hugged Shashi emotionally.

"Relax, beta..."

"Akashji is a nice man, Babuji"

"Ok... we will talk about them later"

"They are coming to our house today"

"whaaat?" he chuckled.

"Please receive them nicely and talk to them, Babuji. Please, Please..."

Shashi sighed.

"Ok, let them come... I will see"

"Thank you, Babuji" she sighed in relief.

RM

Raizadas were ready to go to GH. Arnav descended the stairs, running his eyes. Undoubtedly he searched for Shyam who was not there.

Before he asked about Shyam, Mnorama did.

"Anjali bitiya, where is Damadji?"

"He got an important work, Mamiji. He left home earlier"

"I don't know what work he often gets that is more important than our family occasions" Manorama taunted.

"He went to send his senior off, Mamaji. He is going to Singapore. Shyamji promised him to go to the airport. If he didn't go, he would feel bad. That's why Shyamji could not avoid it"

Arnav gritted his teeth. How lair Shyam was! How easily he handled his sister! He could make Anjali believe whatever he wanted. Let's see, how long he would play this drama!

Raizadas started to GH.

GH

Shyam was serving tea to Guptas, like a good boy. Buaji looked at him proudly as if she found a good alliance for Khushi. Shashi was watching Shyam suspiciously. He didn't think a man could be soooo sweet to that extent. After all, he was also a MAN. Didn't he know men's mentality?

Shashi looked at Khushi who was excitedly looking outside through the window. He smiled at her. Shyam frowned, and could not understand their gestures. He was sure something was cooking between them. What was that Khushi spoke to Shashi? Was there any chance for her to talk about HIM? Shyam thought greedily.

Khushi jumped from the couch when she saw Raizadas' car stopped in front of GH. Shyam noticed her and looked out through the window. His blood froze to see Raizadas getting down from the cars. What the hell were they doing there? Didn't Anjali say they were going to the bride's house? Then why were they coming here?

"They came..." Khushi said excitedly.

"Who?"

"Raizadas"

"Raizadas? But why are they coming?" Buaji asked.

"To ask Jeeji's hand for Akashji" Khushi hopped, making Shaym shocked.

Were they coming to GH to ask Payal's hand for Akash? He saw Guptas rushing to welcome Raizadas. Using the little gap, Shyam jumped out of the window and ran away.

Raizadas were welcomed pleasantly. Arnav's eyes were wandering in a searching manner. He looked at Khushi and smiled.

Khushi turned behind to show Shyam to Arnav. She was stuck not finding him there. She looked here and there with confusion. She went inside and searched for him but he was nowhere.

Arnav understood Shyam escaped from GH. He was not surprised. He expected that. So, his intention was not good. He was doing something wrong.

"Khushi, bring something for them," Shashi said.

Khushi went to the kitchen to bring them snacks. She was arranging them in plates thinking about suddenly vanished Shaym. She looked at Arnav who came to her, asking for water.

She passed a glass of water. Taking it from her hand, Arnav drank it.

"Where is Shyam? Didn't he come here?" he asked.

"He was here a few minutes ago..."

Cutting her,

"Until you opened the door?"

She nodded yes. Arnav took his purse from his pant pocket and showed it to Khushi.

"He is my Jeeja"

She looked at the purse and was shocked. Shyam was smiling with Anjali in the photo.

To be continued...