Part 42

Garima and Buaji were discussing about Marriage rituals. They wanted to do all the rituals perfectly. That's when they remembered about Arnav as he had no one to perform rituals for him.

Garima: Jeeji... I really miss Ratna. How wholeheartedly she wished this marriage to happen... I can't believe she is not in this world.

Buaji: Haan Garima... I too was so angry with her thinking that she ruined Sankadevi's life but she is a good soul.

Garima: Jeeji can't we perform the rituals for Arnav Bituwa too?

Buaji: I'm also thinking the same Garima. We will talk to him today evening after coming from the Temple.

Garima: Ok Jeeji. I arranged all the required things in the bag. We will ask Arnav to come in the evening.

Buaji: what! Are you planning to come with us?

Garima: Don't you want me to come to temple?

Buaji: Garima you can't roam like this. What will happen if you fall sick, that too at the time of Khushi's marriage?

Garima(nodded yes sadly): You are not wrong Jeeji. I will stay at home

Buaji: Take rest. We will come back soon.

Khushi came out fully ready hearing their talks.

Khushi: Haan Amma, we will come soon until than take rest. (She said hugging her.)

Buaji: Let's go Sankadevi.

Khushi and Buaji got inside the auto and directed the driver to the temple. When they got down from the auto, they saw huge crowd inside the temple. They entered with curiosity. Their face got brightened seeing Arnav distributing sarees to the ladies who were standing in a long queue. Aman was handing over the sarees to Arnav as usual. Buaji reached him to know what the matter is.

Buaji: Arrey Arnav Babuwa, what is all this?

Arnav: Ohh Buaji, I usually do this on my mother's birthday. This time I liked to do it before my wedding also. (He said looking at Khushi.)

Buaji: I'm really happy to know this babuwa.

Arnav: Khushi... will you help me? Then we will finish it quickly.

Khushi (looking at Buaji): No no...

Buaji: He is right Khushi. Help him. I will ask panditji to make arrangements for the pooja. (she dragged Khushi and whispered) Don't show your disinterest. Behave Khushi. (She left after giving a warning glare.)

Arnav passed a saree gesturing her to start. Khushi nodded yes smilingly and started distributing. Aman's eyes were wandering around the crowd because that was the best chance to harm Khushi.

Arnav (in her ear): Didn't I say that I will come to the temple when you do pooja?

Khushi: It's just a coincidence. You are here to distribute sarees and...

Arnav(cutting her): Distributing sarees is an excuse to meet you.

Khushi(widening her eyes): Are you doing this just to meet me?

Arnav: Didn't you say that Buaji won't allow you to go anywhere? Then how could I miss the chance?

Khushi: But how did you know that we are coming today?

Arnav: Didn't  you say that anything is possible for the great Arnav Singh Raizada. (He chuckled.)

Khushi nodded smilingly.

Aman was delighted to see "his close to heart" persons together. It's worth watching our loved ones happy.

Aman (In mind): Who is trying to ruin their happiness? Why especially Khushi? Why not Arnav? What will they get doing that? At first, I and Arnav thought that we would face problem because of Dhadi. By God's grace she agreed for the marriage whole heartedly. And we showed the real place to Sheetal.... (pause) Sheetal????? (he got panicked) Why not that person be Sheetal? Would she go to this extend? Why not? Isn't she the one who sent Dhadi to RM with false impression?

His thoughts got broken by Arnav's voice.

Arnav: Aman, we completed distribution. If anyone comes then you just give saree to them. (Aman nodded yes.)

Arnav went inside with Khushi. Aman removed his mobile and dialed Mrs. Leena Thomas. She is Aman's PA.

Leena: Hello sir Good morning...

Aman: Mrs. Leena Thomas. I want you to do something.

Leena: Waiting sir.

Aman: I want Sheetal Kapoor's address immediately.

Without any delay, she started moving towards the storeroom while talking on the phone. After all, she is Aman's PA.

Leena: Sure sir. Give me ten minutes.

Aman: It will be in the storeroom.

Leena: I have already reached the storeroom sir. I will send it to you in a few minutes.

Aman: Great Ma'am. Thank you.

He cut the call and waited for her message.

Inside the temple.

Arnav: Buaji we finished distribution. I'm leaving.

He said because he knew Buaji would not allow him to leave without doing pooja.

Buaji: Arrey, how could you leave without doing pooja? This pooja is being performed for your marriage, wait until it gets completed.

Arnav: As you said Buaji.

He smiled at Khushi raising his eye brows and received the same from her.

Buaji: Panditji, Arnav and Khushi are going to get married next week. Please bless them with your pooja.

Panditji nodded yes and started chanting hymn.
"Arnav Khushi naamadeyasya......"

Arnav and Khushi looked at each other smilingly. They felt ecstatic to hear their names being pronounced together. Arnav repeated Khushi's action as he never worshiped before. 

Buaji was so satisfied.

Meanwhile

Aman got Sheetal's address from Mrs. Leena Thomas. He dialed Rohan's number. He attended the call in the first-ring as if he was waiting for it who was waiting for Khushi outside the temple.

Rohan: Haan Aman Sir...

Aman: Rohan, I'm suspecting someone in the current issue. I want you to send your man to the address and collect the details about the person immediately.

Rohan: Sure sir. But whom are you suspecting?

Aman: She worked in the AR office and she wanted to become Mrs. ASR.

Rohan: ohhh, then we should keep her in the top list.

Aman: Exactly. Send your man to her hostel and let me know whether she is there or not. If she is there, keep tabbing her.

Rohan: Done sir. Tell me the address.

Aman: Sheetal Kapoor, Indira working women's hostel,

Rahan: What!!! Sheetal Kapoor???? I heard this name somewhere recently.

Aman(excitedly): Where?

Rohan (remembering): Where...where... where... Yah... sir I had seen her at the airport. She traveled on the same flight with us to Lucknow.

Aman: Are you sure?

Rohan: Damn sure sir because she was in Burqa. That's what made me suspect on her. She didn't even show her face inside the flight too.

Aman: Means, She in is Lucknow???

Rohan: If she is the same Sheetal whom you are talking about.

Aman: will you recognize her?

Rohan: Definitely if I see her.

Aman: Give me ten minutes.

He hung the call and again dialed Mrs. Leena Thomas number.

Leena: Yes sir?

Aman: Send me Sheetal's Photograph. It will be there in her application form.

Leena: Sir, I have her pic in my mobile. I captured it before six months in AR's success party. Can I send it to you?

Aman: Of course. Do it right now.

He cut the call and waited for the pic.

Inside the temple.

Buaji: Arnav baabuwa, please come home in the evening if you are free.

Khushi (teasingly): Buaji, don't you know how busy he is? I think we shouldn't disturb him.

Arnav glared at her. This girl is too much sometimes.

Arnav (making sad face): It's ok Buaji if Khushi doesn't like my presence in GH then...

Buaji: Won't you be quite Sanka Devi? We need to talk about something important. (looking at Arnav) You just follow my instruction Babuwa. You don't need to give heed to this mad girl.

Arnav: You are right Buaji. Don't know how I will handle her after our marriage.

He said feeling sad as if he was really sad.

Buaji (looking at Khushi angrily): It's so simple Babuwa. Single slap is enough to shut her mouth.

Khushi dropped her jaws.

Khushi: Are you teaching him to beat me?

Buaji: Or else what? Don't think I'm not observing you. you are overreacting then and now. He is here to fulfill Your Ratna aunt's wish. You should respect him because he is going to be your husband.

Khushi bowed down in front of Arnav closing her mouth by her palm.

Arnav (chuckled): Pagal. (crazy)

Buaji: Sachiii. Pagal ladki hai yeh. (true. She is absolutely crazy) don't forget to come in the evening.

Arnav: Sure Buaji. Why should I mind about her when you understand me well?

Buaji: I'm so glad about it Babuwa. We should leave. Garima is alone at home.

Arnav: I will ask Aman to drop you Buaji.

Arnav called Aman who was busy sending Sheetal's pic to Rohan which he received from Mrs. Leena Thomas. Aman rushed to them.

Arnav: Drop Buaji and Khushi at GH.

Aman: Yah Sure. Let' go Buaji.

Arnav opened front door for Buaji. She got seated at the front seat comfortably. He opened the back door for Khushi. She sat inside and raised her eye brows like "will you come?" Arnav blinked his eyes like "Yes". She smiled. That smile means... "I will be waiting for you". Aman coughed looking at her through the rear view mirror. She bowed down blushingly. Aman started the car to reach GH.

Aman's phone rang flashing with Rohan's name. He switched on his blue tooth.

Aman: Yah...

Rohan: Sir she is the same woman whom I saw in the airport.

Aman: Are you sure?

Rohan: Cent percent.

Aman: Where are you?

Rohan: Opposite to GH. You are coming here to drop Khushi Ma'am right?

Aman: Yes. On the way.

Rohan: Ok sir. He disconnected the call.

Meanwhile

Kishan called Sheetal and she received it instantly.

Sheetal: Did you get anything?

Kishan: Yes ma'am. I got GH landline number.

Sheetal: Well done. Text me the number.

Kishan: Yes Ma'am.

Sheetal: Good. Keep going.

She cut the call smiling devilishly.

Sheetal(in mind): Let's start the game ASR. Get ready to face the storm.

To be continued.......