Part 19 Khushi in action

Arnav was thinking about Khushi's odd behavior. She was a girl who always looked cheerful. He had never seen her lose her hope... not even when he challenged her. Today, he felt her voice choking but she gave a useless excuse. He could not believe it because he knew Khushi was not a girl who would feel bad for the missed contract instead of enjoying Jeeji's engagement. he knew how she regretted Payal's canceled wedding. Something must be wrong. He thought.

On the other side, Akash was also in deep thought. He didn't know why his mind was restless whenever he thought about Anjali. He didn't think Shyam was a reliable person. He unnecessarily lied about Payal and tried to stop the wedding. He was definitely doing something. Or else, why would he not want the wedding to happen? Akash remembered how Anjali encouraged him when she got to know about his love for Payal. She gave him hope putting Shyam in the front line, saying, money was not a matter if the person had a good heart like her Shyamji. Anjali was happy with him even though he was not a millionaire because his love for her was true and deep. Akash became nervous. What if his doubt became true? What would be Anjali's condition then? He didn't know. He wanted to find the REAL reason for Shyam to stop the wedding.

GH

Khushi was silently crying not disturbing Payal's sleep. She felt like someone was squeezing her heart. Shyam was ready to marry her. How poor Anjali was for having such a heartless husband! How big their respect in society was! How Shyam dared to play such a cheap game! She was afraid of Arnav. She didn't know what would he think of her if he got to know about Shaym's intention.

Shyam should have thought his deeds would not come to the limelight. that was why he was playing a dirty game. he was thinking that he could make anyone believe his acting. he must be taught a good lesson... no... bad lesson!

The next day

Shashi, Garima, and Buaji were ready to go Shopping. Khushi denied joining them as she was not having a mood.

"But, why Khushi? Won't you select my dress?" Payal asked.

"Jeeji, select what you like"

"Why don't you come?" Payal asked sadly.

"Jeeji, I'm giving you a full right to select your dress. If I come, I will force you to choose what I like... don't lose your right... " Khushi smiled.

Payal nodded her head from left to right.

"Payal, let her take a rest today. She will not get time to sit after your engagement" Shashi said.

Khushi nodded yes. Guptas went shopping to buy a new dress for Payal. Khushi fell on the bed and thought about what to do. She wanted to end it without hurting anyone, except Shyam. She wanted to beat him black and blue but she didn't know if she could do that. She felt bad for Anjali. Khushi could not console her own mind when she thought about Anjali. It was a hell of a pain to be betrayed. No woman could face it in her husband's matter. That was the highest of anything, she supposed.

She jerked hearing a phone ring. She took the phone and saw Anjali's number flashing. She sighed closing her eyes and then attended the call.

"Jee, Anjaliji..."

"Khushiji, how are you?"

"I'm fine, Anjaliji. How are you?"

"I'm so good and happy"

Khushi sensed a sparkling happiness in her tone.

"Tell me, Anjaliji"

"I have arranged Sathya Narayana Pooja in RM for the betterment of Akash and Payalji. I would like to invite all of you"

"All are went to shopping, Anjaliji"

"Oh... ok then. You come on behalf of your family"

"Me?"

"Yeah...please come, Khushiji. I'm doing everything alone. I will be happy if you come"

Khushi thought something.

"Is it a custom?"

"No... it's not a custom. I just thought to call your family. So that, Akash and Payal would get a chance to meet and I will get a chance to tease them" she chuckled.

Khushi alerted.

"Doesn't anyone know about our arrival?"

"I have not told anyone about it. I thought to tell them after getting conformation about your arrival"

Khushi smiled and thought for a while. So, Anjali didn't tell anyone about their arrival, including Shyam.

"I will come to RM only if you accept one condition"

"What condition?"

"You should not tell anyone about my arrival, especially your husband"

"My husband? Why Khushiji?"

"I have not met him yet... just to meet him surprisingly and also would like to give a surprise to Akash Jeejaji. As your husband is so fond of your family, I don't think he will keep it secretly from Akash Jeejaji. That's why"

Anjali smiled. She knew Shyam and Khushi knew each other but she was not sure that Khushi knew who Shyam was. So, she decided to surprise Khushi with the truth, unaware of the truth.

"Yes, you are right. They share very good bonding"

Khushi gulped down hard.

"I'm coming, Anjaliji"

"thank you"

"Please keep it secret"

"Sure" Anjali whispered and chuckled.

Khushi disconnected the call and got ready. She went to RM to give a lifetime shock to Shyam.

RM

Anjali was arranging for the pooja grandly. Akash was ready in a kurta. He didn't eat anything. He kept fasting for the pooja as he didn't want to defy Anjali's request.

Arnav was also at home but he was not interested in taking part in the pooja as usual. He came downstairs to have breakfast. HP served him bread toast and orange juice.

Shyam came all smiling as usual. Akash plastered a smile and Arnav noticed it.

"Shall we start the pooja?" The Pandit asked.

"Yeah, you can start," Anajli said.

Raizadas sat in the pooja.

Arnav ate breakfast with a mockery smile to see Manorama who turned her gaze not to see him eating.

Finishing the breakfast, Arnav stood up to go to his room but stopped hearing a calling bell sound. HP ran to open the door.

Shyam was shocked to the core seeing Khushi entering. Arnav's shock was no less than Shyam's. This was not his plan. He wanted Khushi not to appear in front of Shyam in the presence of Raizadas until he wanted it to happen. Khushi also knew it. Then why did she come here? Why didn't she tell him anything about her arrival? He switched his gaze from Khushi to Shyam automatically whose face looked like a dead body with a dead expression. His body sweated swiftly.

Anjali smiled brightly seeing Khushi. Before she welcomed her, Khushi asked, looking at Shyam,

"Shyamji, you? What are you doing here? You said you are not up to Raizada's status and you could not even think of speaking to them? Did your senior lawyer send you here?" she asked frowning.

Anjali frowned. She knew Khushi and Shyam knew each other but what Khushi told now was something. Why did Shyam say he was not up to their status? She looked at Shyam with confusion. So did Akash but Arnav was looking at Khushi sharply.

Shyam was too suffocated to answer her. He didn't know how to handle the situation. He was sure that his chapter was going to end by Khushi. Arnav would kick him out of Anajli's life if Khushi revealed the wedding proposal.

"Tell me, shyamji"

Before anyone said anything,

"Where will he be if he is not here? He is our Damadji... Anjali's husband..." Manorama said with attitude.

"Whaaaat? Are you Anjaliji's husband?" Khushi almost shouted, making everyone jerk as if she got to know that now only. That alerted Arnav. Didn't he know Khushi knew it?

Shyam made up himself and tried to say something but Khushi didn't give him a chance.

"If you are Anjaliji's husband, why did you say you are UNMARRIED? you said you have no one... why?"

"What are you saying, Khushiji?" Akash asked.

"Yes, Jeejaji, if you can't believe it, go to Laxmi Nagar and ask anyone. They will also tell the same. Not only that, when Buaji asked him..." before she completed the sentence, saying, TO MARRY ME, Shyam interfered with her,

"Khushiji... I agree I said I have no one..."

Raizadas frowned, hearing that.

"Why did you say so?" Akash asked.

"It's about my job. People in Laxmi Nagar are so poor. They would not tell me their problems if they got to know I'm a Damad of a Rich family. That's why I lied to them to make them comfortable with me"

Khushi's eyes automatically looked at Arnav who was also looking at her. This was the same answer Arnav expected Shyam to give.

"You are the only one who would give such an answer Damadji. What's necessary to hide your real identity? How people will trust you if they get to know you lied to them? Won't they think you are a lair?" Nani asked.

"If people understood me, they wouldn't think wrong of me, Naniji"

"Look at Khushi. I don't think she trusts you. What would you do now?" Nani said.

Shyam looked at Khushi who was glaring at him. She lowered her eyes when Anjali looked at her restlessly.

"I'm leaving, Anjaliji" Khushi walked.

"Khushiji... you came for the pooja" Anjali pleaded.

"I'm sorry Anjaliji... our mind should be cool when we pray. I don't think I can pray with a cool mind now. You please continue..." Khushi walked off, making everyone stun.

To be continued...