Part 36 Arnav's stand

RM

Akash and Payal have not returned yet. Raizada women were in the living room whereas Khushi was in Nani's room.

"I can't believe a woman can do such nasty things..." Nani said loath fully

"She is not at all a woman Sasuma..." Said Manorama.

"Maybe you are right... A woman can not dare to do such things to another woman"

"Thank God, nothing unpleasant had happened to Khushi. Chotte would have killed Sheetal for sure" Anjali said fearfully.

"Don't know how could she even think of doing it?" Nani said could not stand her dirty act.

"It's everything because of me... I had given the brother and sister chance to think that they can achieve anything through me" Anjali regretted.

Nani and Manorama were silent because what Anjali said was utterly true. If she would have kept them to the limit, they had not dared to take her innocence in their favor.

"Because of me, Chotte is facing terrible situations in his life"

"Calm down, Anjali bitiya..." Nani tried to console her.

"No, Nani...what would have happened if Sheetal succeeded in her plan? Khushiji would have been killed herself as Chotte said...how could I have faced him after that?"

"But, it didn't happen ... So, don't think about it again..."

"My blood cells shiver, Mami... I'm ashamed to say Sheetal is my sister in law" Anjali said furiously.

"Happened is happened... There is nothing to think about it because we can't change it. Devi Maiya saved us... We should be happy about it..." Nani said.

"Sasuma is right Anjali. Just forget the bitter moment. Khushi will get scared if you are upset" Manorama said.

Anjali nodded yes.

In the meantime,

Rohan called Arnav. Arnav received it, looking here and there.

"Yes, Rohan..."

"ASR, Sheetal's friend Riya got arrested," Rohan said

"That's great. I want her to become an approver. She should say everything going against Sheetal" Arnav said sternly.

"Yes, ASR..."

"Anything else? "

"You said someone spread brake oil on the road to cause the accident in Nainital"

"Yes... Lallan" Arnav said.

"Yeah, Lallan... I want him"

"Ok, but why?"

"I think we can get the culprit only through him."

"I will bring him," Arnav said

"Ok... and someone called his number. The phone signal was in Delhi range" Rohan said.

"Call from Delhi?" Arnav frowned.

"Yes, that's why I want Lallan to come to Delhi"

"Who called from the number?" Arnav asked.

"None... That's what made me suspect. So, I checked its signal range. It's showed Delhi" Rohan said.

"Ok... I will do the needed arrangements to bring Lallan to Delhi" Arnav said.

"Ok, ASR... I will talk to Riya and let you know what she says" Rohan said.

"Listen to me, Rohan,"

"Tell me, ASR..."

"I need one more favor from you,"

"Anything, ASR..."

"My friend wants to meet you"

"Me?"

"Yes, he is curious to meet a REAL detective agent" Arnav chuckled softly.

"Oh..." Rohan was surprised. Does ASR request him?

"He is like my brother... He is the one who helped me to find Lallan" Arnav said.

"That's great... I will come to AR if you want. Or else, you can send him to my place" Rohan said.

"I will send him," Arnav said.

"Ok, ASR"

"Take care of him..."

Rohan knew what does that mean.

"Of course, I will..."

Arnav disconnected the call. He again called Anjali. She was in the kitchen. She saw Arnav's name flashing. In no time, she attended the call.

"Hann Chotte..."

"Di, I would like to talk to you about something very important," he said in a stern tone.

"Tell me, Chotte..."

"In-person..."

"Ok, I will come to your room"

"Bring Nani also," Arnav said.

"Ok, Chotte..." Anjali disconnected the call.

Anjali and Nani went to Arnav 's room. Arnav got changed and waited for them.

"I'm sorry, Chotte..." Anjali said regretfully.

"Di, relax... don't think about it again. We just have to come out of it. That's all I want"

"Why did you call me, Chotte? What is the important matter do you want to talk with us?"

"Di, I would like to marry Khushi"

"We too want you to marry her Chotte..."

"I want to do that as soon as possible"

"Mmm"

"We should go to Nainital to meet Khushi's parents to ask her hand for the marriage"

Anjali looked at Nani.

"If you want the marriage to happen soon, we will do that," Nani said.

"When will you want us to go to Nainital?" Anjali asked.

"Day after tomorrow" The replay came for Arnav sternly.

"Ok... do the needed arrangements," Nani said.

"I will do that. The marriage should happen as soon as possible" It sounded like an order.

Anjali nodded ok.

"Let Khushi's parents know about our visit," Nani said.

"Yeah... they have to be prepared. I will call Shashi uncle and tell him about our visit" Arnav said.

"We will get ready to go to Nainital," Anjali said.

Anjali and Nani were about to leave, Arnav stopped Anjali, clutching her hand.

"Di, are you alright?"

"Are you(she stressed) alright?"

"I'm alright, Di... you don't stress yourself. I will take care of everything" Arnav said.

"I know you will take care of everything. That's why I'm a little relaxed"

"But, Di... I think you should start talking to Jeejaji. I think he is repenting for his mistakes"

"But, it doesn't make difference, Chotte. He and his sister played a lot in our lives. After doing everything, what the use is repenting now? I'm feeling guilty like hell today because of Sheetal's act. I'm not ready to forgive him easily Chotte. He may start using my concern in his favor. He will do that. He is like that."

"di, in the process of making him repent, don't spoil your life. I want you to be happy, Di"

"This is their strength, Chotte. They know you want me to be happy. They used it well. Not anymore. Life is not what we think, Chotte. We have to face anything that comes our way. We have to be ready to face anything. Then only no one could play with our emotions" Anjali said emotionally, the woman who doesn't want anyone to play with her emotions.

Arnav sighed.

"What are you going to do, di?"

"I don't know Chotte... I don't want to think about it now. Let me go with a flow. I don't want to hurry. I will decide what should be done depending upon the situation"

"I will be with you... always... no matter what " Arnav said meeting her eyes.

"I know Chotte"

Arnav gulped down.

"How is Khushi?" Anjali asked.

"She is scared... nervous... disappointed... what not?" Arnav said feeling sad.

"Please console her. We can also do that but it won't give her solace. She needs you the most."

"I will take care of her Di"

"She is alone in Nani's room. Go and be with her until dinner is ready"

Arnav looked at Nani.

"Haan, Chotte... be with her. She will feel relaxed"

Arnav nodded yes and went to Nani's room.

As he expected, Khushi was sitting, leaning on the sofa, looking at the ceiling blankly. Arnav came to her and sat beside her. Khushi sat straight, seeing him.

"What are you thinking?" he asked reading her face.

Khushi nodded her head left to right.

"Don't lie... I know you"

She leaned on his shoulder.

"I'm scared Arnavji"

"I know... but you don't have to... I'm here for you"

"Whatever happened is not a simple thing for a village girl like me, Arnavji"

"I know what does that means to you."

"Shall I go back to Nainital?"

"Whaaaat? What do you say?" Arnav frowned unbelievably.

"I don't want any problems in your family, Arnavji"

"In OUR family... this is our family. You belong to this family. Whatever, we will face together"

"No, I mean..."

"Don't you trust me?"

"Of course, I do... but there is a lot of work waiting for you in AR. You have responsibility. If you spend your time on me then..."

Cutting her,

"There are people to take care of AR. But, you have only me. you are not just my responsibility but also my priority. You are my wife Khushi. I have to protect you like anything. I'm your man damn it"

Khushi tried to say something, Arnav put his index finger on her lips.

"Not one more word, Khushi. I don't want to hear any disappointing words from you. You said I'm your inspiration. Do you think a man who inspired you should back off now?"

Khushi was silent.

"What do you think, Khushi? I didn't like to give a thought about Sheetal even before I meet you. Now, after falling in love with you, after imagining my life with you, do you think I will change my mind? I'm ASR... I will get what I want. I don't care what you think of our life. We will be together and will get married soon. Understand?"

Khushi became emotional. her eyes tear up. Arnav circled her shoulders.

"Khushi, I love you... I want to spend each and every minute of my life with you. Promise me you will stand for me"

Khushi looked at him who looked emotional. She circled his neck, spilling tears.

"I promise, I will be with you till my last breath, Arnavji"

Arnav smiled pleasantly and circled her in his arms protectively.

To be continued...