Part 26 Sangeeth

GH got filled with guests. Khushi got surrounded by her cousins sisters and brothers all the time. She didn't get time to call Arnav for once. Of course, she said she won't call him till they married but it was not true. But... It became true as she was not left alone.

Now also she has been with them in her room.

*Jeeji... how your would-be husband looks like?* her cousin Reena asked.

*Have you ever heard about a Greek God?* Khushi asked raising her left eyebrow.

She nodded yes excitedly.

*Arnavji looks like that... you will also tell the same when you see him tomorrow.* Khushi leaned on the pillow keeping her hand under her head.

*But...jeeji... we heard, he killed his wife...*

Khushi nodded yes.

*Yes... he killed his wife... because she betrayed him... and I think we don't need to talk about it...* she said with a firm pout and all of them nodded ok.

*Now... go to sleep...* Khushi switched off the light.

RM

Arnav was sitting on the bed, looking at his phone. Even though she said she won't call him for the next four days Arnav thought she will call him. But nope... Khushi's circumstances didn't allow her to call him. Sangeeth ceremony was the next day. She will come to RM and talk to him just like she spoke to him at the time of ROKA. He slept keeping the phone beside him.

Arnav Singh Raizada was getting addicted to Khushi's talks unknowingly. His heart felt hard without her talking. If this is the condition now... then Arnav Singh Raizada is going to get mad after their marriage if she stops talking to him.

The next day

Arnav came to the dining hall, getting fully ready to go to the office.

*Chotte... try to come a little earlier today evening...* Ratna said.

She was amazed when Arnav nodded OK. He didn't ask her WHY? That means he knew why she wants him to come earlier.

*Nannav mere Bhai... do you know why Mom wants you to come earlier?*

Arnav stopped eating for a second and continued without answering.

*Doesn't he know, WHY? After all, he is ASR...* Manohar countered.

*Don't forget to come, Chotte...* Arvind said.

*He won't forget because he knew Guptas will question us...* Manorama said.

Arnav stood finishing breakfast.

*I will come...* taking his coat, he left RM.

*Arnav bituwa is making himself ready for the new relationship...* Manohar said.

*Yes, but... I don't think he will get into the relationship soon...* Ratna said feeling sad.

*Why do you say so, Ratna...?*

*It's a miracle that Chotte agreed to the marriage... but he will take time to accept it wholeheartedly...*

*Jeeji is right... I'm sure that Khushi bitiya will make him accept her soon...* Manorama said.

*You are right, Mom... Khushiji is an incredible girl I have ever seen... she is something anyone could get...*

*Really? How do you know?* Arvind asked.

*I take her to AR when she came to give a measurement for the marriage lehanga...*

*Ohh... really?* Arvind and Ratna asked wondering.

*Yeah... I and Aman were hesitating to take her to Nannav's cabin... but without caring about anything, she went to his cabin...*

*What was Chotte's reaction, seeing her?* Arvind asked.

*You won't believe... he ordered coffee for Khushiji...*

All of them we awestruck, knowing that.

*And... more than that... Khushi teased him like hell*

*Tease....? Didn't Chotte say anything?* Ratna asked.

*He didn't react to it...and we got to know something unbelievable that day...*

*What....?* All of them asked in the same tone.

*Nannav met Khushi in a coffee shop...*

*Whaaaat....!* -Arvind.

*When?* -Manorama.

*Why?* - Ratna.

*Maybe... before saying yes to the marriage... we don't know why...*

Ratna became thoughtful and Manorama understood what she was thinking about.

*If you want to know Nannav's mind, just observe him today evening...*

They nodded ok.

*I'm going to Airport to pick Akash up...* NK said.

*Ok... take a driver with you...* Arvind said.

*Ok, Dad...*

Evening

RM got filled with the Gupta family and guests. Khushi's cousins and also her friends Payal and Lavanya accompanied her. Raizadas welcomed them.

*Khushi where is your hero?* Lavanya asked in her ear.

*Wait... I think he is not at home...* Khushi said looking here and there.

*Oh no...* La sighed.

That was when Khushi's eyes fell on Arnav who got down the stairs.

*He is here only...* Khushi said without taking her eyes off Arnav.

Lavanya and Payal looked in that direction.

*My God... Khushi... he is damn hot...* Lavanya said.

*Yes, Khushi, he is so handsome...* Payal said.

They dragged Khushi aside and hid her behind a pillar.

*Why are you bringing me here?*

*Let's see, whether your hero will search for you...* LA said.

Khushi became nervous. Arnav and searching for her? Hey, Devi Maiya...

LA and Payal were watching Arnav. He was talking with someone but his eyes were not stable. They were wandering all over the hall.

*Khushi, he is searching for you I suppose...* LA said.

*Really?*

*Yes, his eyes are wavering...*

Khushi sighed in relief inwardly even though she believed that Arnav would not have searched for her.

At that time, Khushi's cousin rushed to her.

*Jeeji, Jeejaji is dashing...*

Khushi nodded yes, not showing her excitement.

*But... he would not have killed his wife...*

LA and Payal's faces drained. They looked at Khushi awkwardly.

Khushi dragged her cousin and said.

*He killed his wife for me...*

The trio looked at her widening their eyes.

*That's why we are getting married... go*

LA and Payal laughed. Khushi turned around and got stuck, seeing Manorama looking at her thoughtfully. Khushi smiled at her.

*Why are you hiding here?*

*Just talking with friends...*

Manorama looked at La and Payal.

*She is Arnavji's aunty...* Khushi introduced Manorama to them.

*Namaste aunty...* LA and Payal greeted her.

*Take Khushi to the main hall...*

La and Payal nodded ok and the trio left the place. Arnav, who was talking with a guest, looked at Khushi and stopped for a while. He gulped hard. His eyes fell on her Mehandi-filled palms which were not visible.

La and Payal went to the dressing room as they are going to dance in the sangeet. NK appeared in front of Khushi and smiled.

*Hi, Nanne...*

*where is your brother Nanne?*

Khushi chuckled at him.

*He will come a little later...*

NK saw her palm and he held it. Khushi fisted her fingers gulping.

*Wow... Khushiji...what an idea...!*

Khushi smiled. They have no idea that a couple of eyes were only on them.

*Come, Khushiji...* Clutching her hand, NK dragged her.

*Where are you taking me?*

Without answering her, NK called Aman and Aman rushed to them. Arnav's eyes traveled along with them.

*Look at Khushiji's palm...* NK made her extend her palms.

*Goddamn... ASR is going to flat...* He shared hi-fi with Khushi.

Arnav's curiosity was rising sky-high. Khushi saw Arnav coming towards them. She closed her fist tightly and covered them with her shawl. She smiled at him formally.

*ASR...* Aman smiled.

*Khushi beta...* Ratna called her at the right time... no-no at the wrong time.

*I will just come...* She rushed to Ratna.

*What did you see in Khushi's palm that you became excited about?* Arnav asked them without showing his interest.

Aman and NK looked at each other and said,

*Suspense...* they ran from there laughingly.

*What the...* Arnav gritted his teeth.

Arnav saw Khushi coming back.

*Where are Aman and Nanne?*

*They ran...*

*Ran...? But why?*

Arnav nodded NO.

*Ok... I'm going. The program is going to start...*

Arnav saw HP coming with a juice tray. He stopped HP and took a glass. He extended it to Khushi. She looked at him widening her eyes and smiled.

*Thank you* She took the glass without removing the shawl which is covering her palms.

*Why are you covering your palms with the shawl?* he asked simply.

*It's because you should not see my Mehandi now...*

*Why?*

*It's a custom... you can see only after our marriage... I mean the  day after tomorrow...*

Arnav rolled his eyes.

*I hope you were not disturbed by me yesterday...*

Only he knows how he was disturbed by her.

*Excuse me... our company customer is coming...* he left the place.

Khushi sighed.

Ratna, Manorama, and Arvind smiled at each other, who were watching Arnav from the beginning.

The Sangeeth ceremony got over with a lot of dance performances. Lavanya and Payal stole a few hearts with their dance... NK and Akash were also among them.

To be continued...