Khushi's POV

I was just shocked by my mother's decision to break up with Aarav. I need to talk with Aarav about it, I dialled his number but his phone was switched off.

I rushed downstairs, Ruhana was talking to Vineet. I requested "bade papa mujhe dost ke ghar le chalo please.."

Vineet exchanged glances with Ruhana. I held his hand "please bade papa.. Mumma galat kar rahi hai wo dost ko aise chod nahi sakti wo toh hamare saath rehne aaye they.." I requested him with teary eyes.

Ruhana shrugged my shoulder, I looked at her with a hope but my hope shattered with her reply "Khushi.. Hum waha nahi jaa sakte"

"Kyun nahi?? Mumma galat kar rahi hai wo mujhse dost se door nahi kar sakti hai iss tarah" I said emotionally, I can't lose him.

"Khushi tum janti ho na iss rishte ko accept karne mein humhe bhi waqt laga tha aur humne koshish ki thi na Aarav ki family nahi maan rahi hai toh hum kya kar sakte hai?" Vineet spoke calmly.

I sighed in grief and stamped my foot in anger "I hate society aur unki soch.."

Just then, the main door opened and Manvi entered the house. I glanced at her, she was silent. Her condition worried me.

I called her "mumma.." but she was not in her senses. She headed to the guest room, Ruhana followed her.

I commenced towards the room but stood outside keeping my hand on the door. Tears brimmed down my eyes seeing my mother crying in the arms of Ruhana.

I never saw her this much broken before, she was in deep pain. I could feel it, Ruhana soothed her.

"Shhh.. bas mannu mat ro.." she said softly.

"Di.. it's all over Aarav ghar aaya tha aur humne ek dusre ko wahi faisla sunaya ki ab hum alag honge.." she revealed and I was left stunned.

Aarav too, broke up with her. How could he do that? I was angered, I moved but stopped when I heard her words.

"Wo nahi chahta tha.. Par majbur tha Di. uski bhabhi pregnant hai aur wo unhe stress nahi dena chahta.. Warna wo apna bacha kho dengi" she said.

I was in tears, I sighed...

"Humne galat nahi kiya na Di?? Main kaise usko uski family se door kar deti?" she asked..

"Nahi tum dono ne kuch galat nahi kiya" Ruhana assured her by cupping her face.

"Par Khushi? Usne kitni umeed lagayi thi humse finally usko papa milne waale they.. Aarav bahut upset tha.. Kaise samjhau usko ki kitna mushkil tha hamare liye ye faisla lena?" she asked. 

She then kept her head on her lap and cried "phirse akeli ho gayi main Di.. usne bahut pyaar kiya mujhse par..." she paused.

"Main hun na tere saath aur khushi bhi hai" Ruhana said emotionally and tried to pacify her.

What was I doing? As much as I am hurt with this decision, she must be hurt thousand times more. For a moment, I became selfish. My mother needs me, I can't be angry with her. She needs my support in this sorrow.

I know how painful it is when a loved one leaves us alone. For me, it is the first time I lost a friend and a father but for her, it is a second chance. Her pain will be even deeper, I sighed and cursed myself.

Sometimes, I act too stupid. I left there and came to Avni Di. I hugged her tightly and cried.. "Di.. Khushi sabse badi stupid ladki hai"

She smeared my head and said "aisa nahi bolte khushi toh intelligent hai na"

I looked up at her and denied "nahi.. Khushi mumma se gussa hoke yahan aa gayi bina kuch samjhe agar main apna dost khoti toh wo bhi toh apna pyar khoti phirse" I uttered.

"Khushi.. Main samajhti hun tum jitni bhi mature banlo par rahogi bachi na.. Aur kabhi kabhi hum apne aap pe kaboo nahi kar sakte hai." Avni exclaimed.

She made me sit on the bed and held my hand "maasi.. Ko tumhari zaroorat hai toh tumhe strong rehna hoga na.. Hmm?"

I nodded in yes.

"Promise me tum unke saamne dost ki baat nahi karogi kabhi" she asked.

I kept my hand on top of her understanding and replied "nahi karungi.. Mumma ko tootne nahi dungi"

Avni passed me a smile and wiped my tears "that is like my intelligent sister" she said.

I took my phone and messaged "dost.. Khushi bhi aapke aur mumma ke faisle ke saath hai aur aapse naraz nahi hai Khushi.."

He was not at fault, it was circumstances that parted us. I have to accept the truth, for the betterment of my mother and family.

And, I have to act sensibly. Stay strong for my mother who had been raising me single-handedly since the day I was born. 

I moved downstairs and saw the door closed. Ruhana was sitting on the couch, I asked with a smile "mumma soh gayi?"

She nodded "haan.. Aur khushi tum.."

I went to her and sat on the armrest of the couch beside her. I kept my chin on her shoulder and side hugged her "khushi samajh gayi hai maasi.."

She patted my head "meri samajhdar bachi.."

I really hoped they would unite but for now it seems impossible. Shall I keep expectations from life about the happiness of my mother?

I had lost faith in that god, if he wanted him to leave us alone then why did he send Aarav into our lives? Just for a few months happiness, another grief that God gave to my mother.

It's not easy for me to accept the bitter truth, but I have no option left.

The next morning, I went inside Manvi's room. She was again standing at the window and looking up at the sky.

I went to her and hugged her from behind, I said "mumma.. Khushi hai aapke saath hamesha aap sad mat ho"

She patted my face and replied "jaanti hun.. Chalo ready ho jao school ke liye late ho jayega nahi toh"

I was surprised, she was acting normal. I sighed, she was hiding her pain from me. I acted with her to be happy too. She doesn't want to hurt me then why would I hurt her talking about Aarav. 

Malhotra's House

Aarav was inside his room, he woke up late today as the whole night he has been sitting in the room lonely consoling himself and his heart to accept Manvi and Khushi are no more part of his life.

He checked his phone, there was a message. He read it and a smile appeared on his face. Indeed, Khushi is much more mature than her age.

He came out of the room after taking the bath, Virat was at home only to be with Ahana as her health has deteriorated in past days because of Aarav.

Aarav smiled and asked "bhai aaj aap office nahi gaye?"

"Haan nahi gaya aur tumhe office nahi jaana hai?" He questioned.

Aarav sat down on the couch and turned on the television. He played the cricket match, as he loved watching it.

"Maine job chod di hai bhai.." he informed leaving Vihana surprised.

"Par kyun Aarav? Sab acha chal raha tha tumhara promotion bhi hua tha na" Ahana asked.

Aarav eyed her with a smile and replied "par waha wo hai jise main roj dekhunga toh bhoola nahi paunga.. Aur aapko kisi baat se hurt karne ka mauka main khudko nahi dunga"

Ahana smiled hearing him, he then kept his hand on her belly "aur ab toh ye champ bhi aa raha hai.. Iska khayal bhi toh rakhna hai mujhe"

Ahana was elated hearing him and ruffled his hairs.

Virat glanced at him "Aarav.. Tum thik ho na?" he asked in concern for his brother.

Aarav glared at him "of course bhai I am.." he spoke and then moved out of the house.

Virat and Ahana looked at each other, Virat smiled and assured her "wo thik hai Ahana"

After an hour, Aarav returned home and shouted... "bhabhi... bhaiya"

Vihana came out of the room and was left shocked seeing lots of toys and gifts for the baby.

Aarav pulled Ahana and made her sit on the couch.. He kept his head on her lap and said childishly..

Kab Tak Rahun Sabse Chota

Aaye Koi Mujhse Chota

Hearing which Ahana laughed, and Aarav was elated seeing her laugh.

Hansta Bolta Koi Khilona

Ab In Bahon Ko Do Na

He picked up the toy and said..

Tumse Maange, Ghar Ka Aangan

Pyara Pyara Nazrana

Dhiktana

Ahana smiled and kissed his forehead, Aarav hugged her tightly. His eyes turned moist remembering Manvi and Khushi but he did not let them drop down from his eyes. 

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