Part21

Arnav stopped the car with ear paining screech. He couldn't believe Khushi can do this. He leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes for a while. Is she alright? What if she is in any trouble? Should he give her one more day? But what if she needs him there? He couldn't come to any conclusion.

He went inside like a frustrated lion. When he entered, he got halted sensing something familiar.

The same smell that roamed his house a week ago. The same smell which changed his House into Home. He looked here and there not getting anything. Finally he ran to kitchen.

There, he saw the view which he had been longing for. He stood there gulping. He couldn't hold his tears no matter how hard he tried. He wiped his face and made his mood up. Khushi who was cooking in the kitchen saw him. She turned her gaze swiftly. Don't know why she couldn't face his vulnerable face. She sensed he was advancing her. She went to the shelf in the pretext of removing a container.

Arnav blocked her way. Khushi looked at him who was gazing at her intensely. She tried to move but he again blocked her way.

Khushi(sighed): What do you want?

Arnav: Truth.

Khushi: which truth?

Arnav: That, why did you come back?

Khushi(confusingly): What do you mean?

Arnav: I'm asking you that what made you come here again.

Khushi(mockingly): Did I miss to notice that you have sent me forever?

Arnav: you very well know that I didn't mean it.

Khushi(sighed): Because I was allowed to stay there for one week only.

Arnav: But you could avoid coming here.

Khushi: It was never in my thought.

Arnav: why? Are you scared?

Khushi: Scared? And me? Why should I be scared? I did nothing wrong then why should I scare?

Arnav: Because of my power... He wanted to drag the conversation.....

Khushi(gritting her teeth): your power is not enough to make me scared. Khushi Gupta is afraid of God only. I follow my own rules and discipline. You are doing all these because you want me here right? Then be it. According to me, nothing is going to change if I stay here. And for your kind information, I'm neither a coward nor a cheater. I was taught to be grateful. Understood?(She uttered those words. How did she know everything can be changed only if she stays with him? It's her written fate that she should be with him here on. She is going to see, what will be changed is nothing but her LIFE.)

Doesn't he know that? This is what he wanted from her. The values which she is having are infinitely amazing. Arnav smiled seeing her frustration. Her nose became red and she looked so cute.

Khushi: Am I joking or what?

Arnav(cutting her): When did you come? Why didn't you come by the flight which we reserved for you?

Khushi: My ticket got torn. I did not get a ticket for that flight. So I came by first flight.

Arnav: you should have called me then I would have arranged your ticket.

Khushi: I didn't want to trouble you.

Arnav(rolling his eyes): Trouble? I..

Khushi(cutting him): You have already done everything in execs for us.

Arnav know, it's not easy to change her mind if she decided once. Who else other than him knows that?

Arnav: How is your mother?

Khushi: she is fine but I was not allowed to take care of her. I was very bored sitting there doing nothing. she said feeling sad.

Arnav looked at her smilingly. He sent her even though he knew the situation of the Hospital. So that she will come to know the situation by her own and will not feel bad for not being with her mother. He left the kitchen with joy filled heart. Finally.... she came back to him. Anything could be the reason.... She is here.... As of now it's enough.

Arnav saw Aman was rushing inside RM. He stopped seeing Arnav relaxed. But he couldn't understand anything. What made him so relaxed? How a frustrated lion could became a lamb suddenly? Arnav smirked seeing him in confusion.

That's when Aman saw Khushi was coming out of the kitchen. His jaw dropped seeing her. She came? Can it be true? He has become an idol

Khushi: how are you baiya?

Aman was looking at her like she was a ghost. Correction... "Holy Ghost".

Khushi frowned, seeing him without any expression. Arnav came to him and tapped his shoulder.

Aman: Hannn...

Khushi: Are you alright?

Aman(in mind): because of you I'm alright Khushi. or else I have no idea what would this stupid have done?

Aman: When did you come? Why didn't you come by the ticket which we reserved for you?

He asked the same questions which Arnav asked her?

Khushi: That ticket got torn.

Aman(sighed): who did that good job? He asked teasingly.

Khushi: Chotte.. I mean Suraj and his friends. She said pouting.

Aman and Arnav glanced at each other hearing "chotte".

Aman: Can I get coffee? My head is blasting. Do you know how tensed I was?

Khushi: Anything wrong?

Aman(smilingly): everything would have gone wrong. But god saved us.

Khushi: Us?

Aman nodded yes. Aman closed his eyes for some second and a wired idea had striked in his mind.

Aman(looking at Arnav): Your mother also calls you "chotte" right?

Arnav: Why are you suddenly asking this to me?

Aman turned towards Khushi and she was not there. Arnav smiled at him getting his intention.

Arnav: She went to prepare your coffee. Didn't you hear her "anklet Sound"?

Aman nodded no. He was planning something about "Chotte thing" in his mind then how could he hear her anklet sound? In addition, he was not so fond of her anklet sound like Arnav.

Aman(frowning): Anklet sound? You became crazy yaar.

Arnav smirked at him and went galloping to his room. Aman followed him to know the truth or else his head really may blast.

They came to Arnav's room.

Aman: what did you do to get her back?

Arnav: Nothing. He said shrugging his shoulder while removing his coat.

Aman: You mean she came by herself?

Arnav nodded yes.

Aman: But how it's possible man?

Arnav: Everything is possible for Khushi.

Aman: But I thought she won't come. I thought you have made very wrong move.... what a girl she is?

Arnav: That's what my Khushi is. She won't cheat anyone no matter she likes them or not. It just makes me love her more.

Aman: That's what scares me more Arnav. Much more morals are not good for us. How do you believe that she will change for you?

Arnav: I don't know. But something tells me that she will never leave me. Do you know why I was so tense?

Aman: Why?

Arnav: Some strange thought have raised in my mind. I assumed like, "I will get her in my life only if she comes back to me. If she didn't come... then I have to let her go".

Aman(surprising): from when did you start thinking like this?

Arnav: From the day when Khushi came in to my life.

Aman: So, now you will get her at any cost?

Arnav: Anyhow.....

They heard the noise of the door. Khushi was entering with coffee cups.

Aman: Thank you so much Khushi.

She asked them to take coffee. Arnav was about to take a cup..

Khushi: No.... It's not for you.... it has sugar.

Aman smiled at Arnav who was looking at her adoringly. Khushi left the place hurriedly.

Aman: seems like someone is taking care of someone?

Arnav: There is nothing to be happy. She is like that. It's her nature to take care of everyone.

He sipped his sugarless coffee and relished it.

Aman was thinking something very deeply. He didn't think "it's just because of her nature". He knew, without doing anything, Arnav will not get Khushi. He should think about it. What is Arnav's state if something unpleasant happens?

He will become mad. He will die without her. No, he couldn't let it happen. He has to do something... soon.

To be continued.............