Part 55 Reason

Shashi was suffocating because he was so busy with the CM's visit. He had to wait until CM's program was over. Until then, he could not concentrate on Arnav. Of course, there was no use of concentrating on him. There was a time for everything, especially to hit Arnav. So, Shashi decided to wait for the right time.

After three days

Shashi was stuck, seeing Arvind and Ratna at SP bungalow. He became nervous as they were there to give him marriage invitation. Khushi galloped down, to greet them.

"Didi, bring coffee for uncle and aunty" Khushi shouted for a servant.

Shashi covered his face with a voluntary smile.

"Very good selection of invitation, Khushi beta" Ratna smiled.

"Yeah, Chotte said, you selected the invitation... It's so nice" Arvind said.

"After all, it's my wedding invitation, uncle. My dream is going to come true... why won't I chose a good one?" Khushi said smilingly, glancing at Shashi.

Shashi was in an awkward state. He felt like his hands were tied up. he was scared like hell. If Khushi got to know his plan, he would lose her forever. He would be careful. Khushi should never get to know he was behind the plan. It should happen naturally. His mind planned.

Arvind gave the invitations to Shashi. He took them from him. Khushi extended her hand towards him. Before he kept it down, she took them from him. She went to the Pooja room and kept it before Devi Maiya's idol.

Closing her eyes, she prayed.

"Hey, DM, I want to marry Arnav without any trouble. No problem should occur. Bless us, DM" She opened her eyes and came out.

The servant came with coffee cups. Taking the tray from her hand, Khushi served it to them. Shashi also took a cup and sipped the coffee.

Even though Raizadas sensed a huge difference in Shashi, they didn't take it differently. They thought he was in the CM's meeting tension.

"Ok, Shashiji, we are leaving..."

Shashi nodded.

Raizadas left the place. Khushi looked at Shashi. He went to his room silently. Khushi sighed.

...........

Arnav waited for his parents at home. He read their expression to know if Shashi showed a difference in his behavior. He felt relieved as they looked happy.

"We gave your wedding invitation to your father-in-law"

Arnav smiled.

"We have a lot of work. he is so busy. He could not spend time on the wedding. Poor man, he looked so stressed"

Arnav gulped down hard. He knew the real reason for his stress. He didn't believe Shashi. He knew how much Shashi loved Khushi. He had seen his love for Khushi. He would do anything for her happiness. It would suit everything. If anything would ruin her happiness, Shashi would not let it happen. He was silent only because of Khushi. it didn't mean he had no abjection. He guessed right which made him nervous. He would fight with anyone for Khushi but he didn't know how much it would work with Shashi. He was sure he would have to do it.

The next day

Beryl College Professors and students were stunned seeing Arnav and Khushi's wedding invitation. They invited almost everyone in their college. Arnav just accompanied Khushi. it was Khushi who invited everyone. Professors blessed them and students wished them. All became curious to attend their wedding. The next two days were hectic for Ratna, Arnav, and Khushi in wedding preparations.

Khushi went with Arnav to receive her wedding Lehanga. It was Arnav's choice. Khushi insisted he chose it for her. Arnav did that gladly. Khushi became delighted seeing the Lehanga as same as she wanted. They came out of the shop. Arnav stopped at the bike and looked at Khushi. She raised her brows.

"How is uncle?"

"He is fine..."

"I'm asking about his REAL condition"

"He will be all right"

"So, now he is not all right..."

"So?"

Arnav sighed.

"We have only four days to our wedding. Just concentrate on it"

Arnav smiled.

"We almost completed all our work. We just have to arrive at the wedding hall, dressing up"

Arnav's smile brightened.

"By the way, why are you not coming to SP bungalow these days?"

"Nothing particular..."

"Feeling awkward to face my Dad?"

"If it is so, is it wrong?"

"However you should have to face him... he is your father-in-law after all...! Don't forget that"

"I will do it if it is needed"

"Mmm... is inviting your relatives to our wedding over?"

"It will get over tomorrow"

"Means?"

"Mom and Dad going to invite our relatives to our wedding tomorrow," Arnav said.

"Oh, yeah, it's Sunday tomorrow..."

Arnav's facial expression changed.

"That means, we can't meet tomorrow" He gulped down hard.

"You can if you come to SP Bungalow"

Arnav averted his gaze somewhere. Khushi didn't know what kind of expression that was.

Arnav felt bad because he could not see Khushi the next day. After the truth was revealed to Shashi, he felt embarrassed to face Shashi. So, he avoided going to the SP bungalow. Shashi thought Arnav avoided coming to the SP bungalow until their wedding. In fact, he felt glad about it. he wanted Arnav to keep his distance from Khushi. so that, she would not feel bad if they got separated. Shashi thought utterly wrong. Though he knew how deeply Khushi loved him, he was not ready to let their wedding happen. He was not ready to put his heritor on fire. He was so sorry about Arnav and his painful life. He was so angry with his father for cursing Arnav. He was ready to do anything to get his life right but he could not let his daughter marry her because when it came to Khushi, he wouldn't mind going to any extent to save her life.

The next day

Leaving Arnav alone at home, Arvind and Ratna went to invite their relatives to the wedding. Shashi was not at home as usual as he was busy as it was the CM's meeting day. So, Khushi was also alone at home. Yet, Arnav didn't get the courage to visit the SP bungalow. The day went boringly for Arnav. Khushi's condition was different. Lavanya and Preethi came to her home to spend time with her. They knew they won't get time to spend with her after her marriage. Of course, they were not wrong. Khushi would not think of anyone after their wedding.

They went to the temple. Khushi wanted to use their company because Arnav would not accompany her to the temple. Yet, she missed Arnav. She prepared a keer at home and provided it to the people. Lavanya and Preethi helped her to do that. Khushi kept a little keer to give it to the securities of the SP bungalow. Lavanya and Preethi bid bye to Khushi from the temple itself. Khushi returned to the SP bungalow with the remaining keer.

She came home and changed the dress. She wore a simple night pant with a top. She wanted to go downstairs to give the keer to security but she stopped, hearing her phone ring. It was Arnav's call. She attended the call delightedly.

"Hi, babe..."

Arnav smiled.

"You know I was waiting for your call since morning but you didn't call me"

"I was thinking about you only"

"I know. What were you doing at home, sitting alone?"

"I was thinking about how to meet you"

"Damn it, you should have come here... you know Dad is not at home. He will come home only tomorrow morning. You missed it... Go..." she pouted.

"Do you want me to GO?"

"Hello, you can ask that only after coming here"

"Come to the Balcony"

"Whaaat?" she opened the balcony door.

She dropped her jaw, seeing Arnav sitting on his bike, at the backside street which was running behind the SP bungalow. He smiled at her waving his hand.

"Come in..." Khushi said.

"No no, Khushi... I'm not coming. I just feel like seeing you once. That's why I came"

"Shut up and come..."

"Khushi, listen..."

"No, I won't listen to you"

"Khushi, it's already late. What will the securities think about us?"

"You can enter without falling in their sight"

"But how?"

"Wait there. I will bring the security to the front side. Using the gap, you jump inside and come to my room through the spiral steps"

"It's not necessary"

"Don't you dare... I will kill you"

"Khushi..."

"I'm going to bring the security to the front side and give him keer. You should be in my room when I come back. Understand?"

Arnav sighed.

"Arnav... say something"

"Mmm"

"Good..."

Khushi rushed downstairs to give the keer to the securities. As she said, she brought the security to the front side of the bungalow. Without wasting time, Arnav jumped over the wall and came to Khushi's room through the spiral steps. He locked the door and saw Khushi rushing in.

In no time, he rushed to her and hugged her tight, making her stun. Breaking the hug, he kissed her face inch by inch emotionally. He again hugged her tight making her confused. She didn't know what happened to him. Didn't he talk to her calmly for a few minutes ago...? Then what made him emotional all of a sudden? Her sight fell on the calendar. Her eyes widened, understanding the reason for his emotional state. The next day was a FULLMOON day.

To be continued...