Epilogue

Raveena got discharged from the hospital because there was no use for her to be in the hospital as she will never recover. Arnav got to know about her discharge from Anil.

Arnav came downstairs to meet Arvind who was already in the dining. He wanted to do something that he was thinking of... This is the right time to do it. Arnav sat in front of him.

"Dad, I need to talk to you."

"Tell me... " Arvind said.

They saw Ratna and Khushi coming from the kitchen. After serving them breakfast, Ratna and Khushi also joined them.

"Raveena got discharged from the hospital... Anil took her home. I think we should appoint a nurse to look after her and also to take care of the children." Arnav said.

Arvind looked at Ratna who nodded yes.

"And, we should give her share of property... Or else, she won't be treated well by her In-laws... They will take care of her least for the sake of money..."

Arvind sighed as Arnav talks about reality. There is no humanity in this world. People get respect only by the scale of money they have.

"What's your opinion...?" Arvind asked.

Arnav and Khushi thought that he asked Ratna's opinion. But no...

" He is asking you, Khushi..." Ratna said.

Khushi looked at Arvind flabbergast.

"My opinion...? But..." She stammered.

"You are a part of this family... Just like me, Ratna and Chotte... you have all the right to put your ideas in front of us. We will surely respect your words" Arvind said.

Arnav smiled at his father.

"I will accept you and Arnav's decision, papa..." Khushi said.

"I'm not talking about it..." Arvind said.

"Hann, Khushi, don't hesitate to tell us your opinions" Ratna encouraged her.

"I will surely tell you my opinion if your opinion is against mine... Now, I'm so much fine with Arnav's decision... Please go ahead" she said.

Arvind nodded ok with a smile.

"By the way, why Shashi Bhai is not visiting us?" Ratna asked Khushi.

"Mom, he is not even visiting his daughter..." Arnav chuckled.

"It's a matter between a father and daughter, Chotte. We should not interfere with it. Why is he not coming here like before...? He is still a friend of your father..." Ratna said.

Arvind was eating smilingly.

"Mom, look at him..." Arnav whispered.

"Excuse me... We are discussing your friend... Don't you care about it?"

"Did I complain about Shashi for not visiting RM?"

Ratna nodded no.

"Don't I meet my friend?" Arvind asked.

" You do..." Ratna said.

"There you are... I do... I always meet him"

"What....!"

"Yeah...we are still what we were just like before Chotte's marriage... We never get confused with our friendship and relationship..." Arvind laughed.

Ratna and Khushi looked at each other awestruck.

"Fantastic, Dad..." Arnav chuckled.

Arvind nodded his head affirmative.

"This is not done..." Ratna said.

"If you want to meet him, just call him... you guys don't even have time to think my friend" Arvind taunted.

"What can we do? Continues happenings of our lives made us forget everything" Ratna said sighing.

"Don't feel bad. He and Garimaji are coming to the RM in the evening" Arvind said.

Khushi's, as well as Ratna's faces, brightened.

"Really?" Ratna asked curiously.

" Anything is special, uncle?" Khushi asked.

"They would have coming to meet their daughter..." Ratna said.

Khushi looked at Arvind, to know the matter.

"They are coming to convey an important matter to you guys," Arvind said.

"What's that, Papa?"

"They are going to finalize an alliance for Nanne. They want his son-in-law and daughter to be with them when they did that..." Arvind said as if Shashi only wanted Arnav and Khushi, not Arvind.

"What...? Really? " Khushi shouted in happiness.

Arvind nodded yes. Khushi looked at Arnav,

"I will be at home before they reach RM..." Arnav said smiling.

Khushi nodded ok blissfully.

*who is the bride? *Khushi asked.

*You won't believe...* Arvind laughed.

Khushi spared a glance with Arnav.

*She is none other than your friend Lavanya*

*Whaaaat! My God...*

*She is in love with Nanne... their parents approached Shashi a couple of days ago. As Nanne said yes, they are taking the proposal ahead*

*I can't believe this...* Khushi said.

*Didn't she tell you anything regarding? * Ratna asked smilingly.

Khushi nodded no pouting.

*I think you were busy thinking of SOMEONE that's why you didn't notice her gestures for Nanne...* Ratna said looking at Arnav through the corner of her eyes.

Arnav smirked whereas Khushi blushed.

After Arnav left RM, Khushi dialled Lavanya. She attended the call right away.

*Khushi...*

Khushi was silent.

*Khushi... I'm sorry. I know you would be upset with me... I was not sure about what your brother would say... that's why I didn't say anything to you... I'm sorry...*

*Stupid, idiot, if you would have told me that you love Nanne, you have been in our home by now...* Khushi said.

*I wanted to... but your brother looked so rigid you know...*

*By the way, congratulations...* Khushi said.

*Thank you, Khushi... I thought you would be upset with me*

*why would I be...? I have no time to be upset, baby...* Khushi chuckled.

*You are a sweetheart, Khushi*

*See you soon...* Khushi disconnected the call.

After five years...

Khushi was still sleeping on the bed all alone. Arnav was in the poolside playing with his junior, Aarav who was just ten months. He didn't let Khushi sleep for the whole night. He plays all the time. Though he sleeps very little time he looks brisk all the time. As Khushi didn't sleep, Arnav thought to let her sleep for a while. So, he took care of Aarav.

After a while, Khushi woke up from her sleep and sat on the bed smilingly, looking at them playing. Aarav saw her up and crawled towards her fast. Before he reached Khushi, Arnav rushed to Khushi and hugged her. Aarav cried, slamming his foot on the floor. This is how Arnav plays with Aarav if Khushi is up.

*Arnav, stop irritating him...* she hit Arnav and Aarav laughed, seeing his father getting beaten up by his mother.

Khushi picked him in her hands. Aarav pushed Arnav's face who was leaning on Khushi's shoulder.

*Aarav, kiss me...* Arnav showed his cheek.

Aarav nodded no and pushed him again.

*ok... Khushi, you kiss me...* he showed his cheek to Khushi.

*No...* Aarav closed Khushi's mouth.

Then, Arnav kissed Khushi's cheek and got a slap from Aarav.

*Aarav...* Khushi shouted.

Aarav made a crying face, pressing his lips.

*Oh...baby...* Arnav picked him in his arms and Aarav leaned on his shoulder. Arnav caressed his back.

*Don't cry... we will go to the park. Ok...? * Arnav asked.

*Mmm* Aarav said not lifting his hand from Arnav's shoulder.

*Why are you shouting at him, Khushi? We just played...*

*It's because of you... don't you know how to play with him? You always irritate him and he raises his hand on you... I don't like this* she chided Arnav.

Aarav hugged Arnav's neck tighter, hearing Khushi high pitch tone.

*He is just a kid, Khushi. See, how scared he is...*

*Then give him a pleasant atmosphere... stop playing with him like a kid*

*With whom he could play if I don't? Or... I have an idea...* he grinned.

*What? *

*If he has a brother or sister, he will play with them...*

*Oh...*

*why not we consider that? *

*I don't think you are talking for Aarav...*

*Let it be for anyone... is not it the idea good? *

*Not good...*

*See, I so wanted to spend my life with you... that's why we started a family a little late. But now, we have to think about Aarav...* he said seriously.

Khushi looked at him awestruck.

*Are you serious? * she asked.

Arnav nodded yes.

*Arnav, Aarav is just ten months... you are talking about next one... what the heck...* She got down from the bed and walked to the washroom.

*Khushi, think about my obligation...* Arnav shouted from behind smilingly.

Arnav went downstairs taking Aarav. Aarav hoped to Ratna from Arnav's hand. Ratna took him form Arnav.

*Is Khushi up? * Ratna asked.

*Yeah... she is taking her shower. I made him brush his teeth...* Arnav said while heading towards his room.

*Ok then...*

Ratna started, feeding Aarav cereal.

Arnav came to his room and sat on the bed. After a while, he saw Khushi coming out of the washroom, wiping her hair, thinking deeply.

*Are you thinking about my obligation? * Arnav asked her with a teasing smile.

*Yes... what you said is right... Aarav needs a sibling to play with. This is the right time. Then he and his sibling will be at the same age and share everything... what say? * she asked.

Arnav was looking at her unbelievably.

*What happened? * Khushi tapped his shoulder.

*Have you gone mad? * he asked.

*Why? Giving birth to the next child is your plan only...*

*I just...*

*Why Arnav? Your plan is simply awesome... let's try for the next child... * she said blushingly.

*Khushi stop it ok... you just neared me after one and half a year... now, again do you want to be in distance from me? *

*But...*

*As of now, Aarav is enough for us... we will think about the next child later... understand? *

*This is not done, Arnav...*

*shut up... and that's final...* he hugged her and kissed her hair.

Khushi controlled her smile... she knew Arnav will be behind her teasing, asking for a baby. As she did shut his mouth now, he won't open his mouth hear after. Khushi spilled a winning smile. After all, she became an expert in tackling Arnav these days.

The END