Part 19 Name

Khushi was looking at the FAKE Arnav, who accepted his new parents just like that and didn't show any opposition to being called Vinesh. VINESH? What the hell was that? She didn't like the name. It felt strange. How lovely the name Arnav sounded! How could she call him Vinesh instead of Arnav? The thought itself squeezed her heart. Leaving the name Arnav behind made her feel like she was leaving Arnav himself.

Khushi could not understand one thing: how did he accept this couple as his parent just like that? There was no regret on his face for losing the identity that he carried his whole life... RAIZADA...! How could he do that? Was Arnav such kind? Or, did he change seeing the property worth rupees five hundred crores? So what if he could not talk? Was not his facial expression enough to understand his mind? She read his face where there was no sorrow.

Khushi didn't like anything. Her LOVE STATUS changed upside down in a few minutes. Arnav was a single person with no one. He poured his heart out on her. He showered unconditional love on her. He had only Khushi for himself, but now, he had parents... that too, ROYAL parents...! She was annoyed.

Khushi pressed her head.

"What happened, Khushi?"

"My head is aching," she lied. She didn't know why she didn't like being there.

"Call the doctor. A tablet will cure her headache," Heera said.

"It's okay, Aunty. I will be alright if I rest. Amma, shall we go?" Khushi said, looking at Garima, who looked disappointed.

Garima looked at Akash, who nodded yes, sighing. Khushi looked at Vinesh and said,

"See you, ARNAV. Take care"

Vinesh nodded his head.

Khushi was supposed to leave, but she stopped hearing,

"One minute, beta..." Heera stopped her.

Khushi looked at her silently.

"Start calling him VINESH. He is CHOPRA now. Only HEIR of hundred crores. We called the one Vinesh lovingly, thinking that he was our son. It's not just a name but our emotion. We want him to fulfil our son's place. So, start calling him VINESH."

"Aunty, you should understand one thing. I, too, have EMOTIONS. Vinesh is your emotion. Likewise, ARNAV is my emotion. I loved him without even looking at him. I know nothing about him but only his name... ARNAV. I can't change it. If I change it, I will stop loving him... I'm sorry if I hurt you. excuse me..." Khushi walked out.

All of them were stunned. Vinesh looked at Akash, who stood helplessly. Garima and Akash followed Khushi.

Vinesh removed the neckband and threw it with frustration.

"Don't mistake us, Vinu. Do you think you can live with this girl happily?" Yogesh asked.

"Haan, Vinu, we are ready to do anything only because you liked the girl, but she seems stubborn. It seems she is not ready to change her mind. What if she got to know you are not her boyfriend? What if she..." she tried to say something, but Vinesh stopped her by showing his palm.

"I know how to coax her..."

"How will you coax her? Didn't you see her face? There is no happiness on her face after knowing you are a multimillionaire. If anyone other than her in her place had hopped from earth to sky, she would have stood in confusion. I think she suspects us."

"Yes, Vinu, if she doesn't give heed to money, what can make her happy?"

"Mom, I like her. Have you ever seen such a beautiful girl with simplicity? More than that, she is from a middle-class family. She will not be like rich girls who change their minds just like that. Don't we see how easily girls change their minds these days? I don't want to get into such a girl. I like Khushi's stubbornness. She may be stubborn, but I believe she will not leave me if we get married. Of course, it will take time for her to accept me. I have no problem because I know how to get her on track..."

Yogesh and Heera looked at one another helplessly. They didn't know what to do.

.............

Khushi came out of the hospital, followed by Garima and Akash.

"Khushi, why are you doing this? They want you to call him Vinesh. What's wrong if you call him Vinesh?" Garima chided.

"Didn't you hear what I said?"

"Khushi..."

Khushi stopped her by showing her palm.

"I can't call him Vinesh... that's final. If you force me to call him Vinesh, I won't marry him..."

"What are you talking? He is a multimillionaire now..."

"So? So what if he became a multimillionaire? Understand, Amma, this is not a matter of money."

"But..."

Akash stopped Garima.

"Amma, leave it... don't force her for anything. It's a matter between her and Vinesh."

Khushi looked at him, wondering.

"Vinesh? Like really? How could you change your calling style so easily, Akash?"

Akash rolled his eyes and walked. Khushi followed him with an unbelievable expression.

...........

Arnav got ready to go searching for Aaksh's company. He saw Amana and NK also getting ready to go somewhere.

"Where are your offices?" Arnav asked.

"We are working in the same office, ASR. Don't you know that?"

Arnav scratched his forehead.

"I'm sorry I forgot it..."

"No problem. Our office is in Andheri, but now we are not going to the office. We are also going to search for Akash..."

Arnav was surprised.

"But why?"

"We are on medical leave. We will be with you for the next ten days. We hope we will find Akash in ten days."

"Thank you so much, yaar..."

"Don't be emotional. We will check one company every day. However, Akash will fall in our sight."

Arnav nodded yes. He took his shirt. That was when his eyes caught the sight of the watch given by Khushi. He took it in his arms. He didn't use that when he was abroad. He avoided using that in the chemical plant. He thought the watch might get spoilt if the chemical fell on it at any cause. He caressed the watch lovingly with a mild smile.

Aman and NK glanced at each other. It was not hard for them to understand that the watch was related to Khushi.

"Did Khushi gift it to you?"

"Yes, it's her father's watch. She gifted it to me."

"Father's watch?" Aman asked, wondering.

"Yes... she gave me the place next to her father..."

Aman became thoughtful.

"What you think is right. No one is like MY Khushi. She is a unique girl among everyone in this world."

"Then, why did she leave Goa without a note, Nannav?" NK asked.

"I don't know... I don't know. Why did she do that to me."

"ASR, don't lose hope until you meet Khushi," Aman said.

Arnav nodded yes. They went to search for Khushi.

........

It was the third day. Arnav and his friends were searching for Khushi. They completed nine companies. Akash was not there. Fortunately, Vinesh's company was not on that list. They continued their search.

.....

At the same time...

Khushi was lying on the bed lazily. She didn't know why she didn't like to do anything.

That was when Garima rushed to her room,

"Khushi, let's go to the hospital," She said excitedly.

Khushi looked at her with disinterest.

"Vinesh got his voice back..."

Khushi jumped down from the bed. Her face lit up. Arnav was going to talk. At least his voice would give her the feeling she felt with Arnav. She got ready to go to the hospital to hear Arnav's voice.

To be continued...