Part 4

Raizadas arrived at Gupta house. NK welcomed them warmly.

"We are happy that Khushi Bitiya agreed to marry our chote" said Ratna.

"Don't say that. My sister is lucky to be your house bahu" said NK smiling.

"Ofcourse She is.. Otherwise it is not everyday scene that a middle class girl marries a rich boy" said Manorama sarcastically.

NK's face paled hearing it while Ratna, Devyani, Anjali and Akash glared at her angrily.

"Will you please keep your mouth shut for sometime Manorama?"said Dadi sternly.

Manorama twisted her mouth in displeasure.

"I will bring Khushi" said NK and went inside room where Khushi sat on the bed thinking.

"I heard everything Bhai. Did I do anything wrong by accepting this alliance?"asked Khushi.

"No Beta" they both heard a voice at the door and turned towards Ratna who is standing there. She came near them

"Beta. Don't think about Manorama's words. She is like that only. Other than her, everyone in our house is happy with this marriage. I will guarantee you, you will get lot of love and respect in our house" said Ratna, "And I have full faith on you that you can win her heart too. Don't keep any other thoughts"

Khushi nodded her head.

"Now come. Let's complete Shagun" said Ratna and brought Khushi out of the room.

Khushi looked at the Raizadas hoping to see Arnav but didn't find him. She looked at Akash confused.

Seeing her confusion, "He is Akash. Our little brother, Chacha's son"

Khushi smiled at Akash to which he reciprocated.

"Chote is little busy with new case. So, he didn't came. Also, groom is not allowed to this ritual" said Anjali.

Khushi smiled a little hearing it.. Then Shagun process took place. Ratna covered veil on Khushi's head and gave shagun thali.

"From today onwards you are our house daughter" said Devyani.

Khushi smiled hearing it while NK overwhelmed.

"So, Punditji, See a muhurath for marriage within a month" said Ratna.

"Within a month" exclaimed NK and Khushi. Even Manorama and Akash too were shocked.

"Haan. Is there any problem?" asked Anjali.

"Ofcourse Anjaliji. Marriage is a big responsibility and needs money. How can we arrange everything within a month?" asked NK.

"Nk beta. You don't worry about expenses for marriage. Whole marriage expenses are taken care by us." said Ratna.

" But Still auntyji.. Why don't we do one thing ? I heard Akash's marriage too is in four months. We can make two marriages same day" asked NK.

"No Beta. We can't do that" said Devyani.

NK and Khushi looked at them confused.

"Marriage of two sons should not be done on the same day. Also, as Chote is elder to Akash, we want him to marry first. Even according to horoscope, it is auspicious time for him to marry. If we delay marriage in the next months then pundit ji there will be a problem for him. Hai naa Pandit ji ?" said Dadi looking at Pundit who nodded his head as yes.

NK sighed hearing it and looked at Khushi. Understanding her expression, he said, "Ok then. We can conduct the marriage within a month"

Raizadas felt happy hearing it while Manorama scoffed.

"Panditji, Look for a good muhurath within a month" said Ratna.

"Ok Ratna ji" said the pundit and started his work.

After pretty few minutes, he said, "There is a good muhurath after three weeks"

"Ok. Shall we finalize it beta?"asked Ratna looking at NK..

NK, in turn looked at Khushi who nodded her head as OK.

Raizadas spent some time with Guptas and left from there..

"They all are very good people" said kamala maasi.

NK and Khushi nodded their heads.

"Khushi Bitiya. You are soo lucky to have a good inlaws." Said Kamala, then took leave from there and went away to her house.

At Commissioner Office:

Arnav is in his cabin looking over a case file when his mobile rang. He saw the caller id and it was from his mother.

"Haan Mom" Said Arnav as soon as he lifted the call.

"Chote. We have fixed your marriage date. It is after three weeks. Wedding rituals will start from next week. So, apply for leave." Said Ratna in a go.

"What the.. Mom..What did you say ?"asked Arnav in a disbelieved tone.

"I just said that I fixed your marriage within three weeks" said Ratna.

"Mom. This is too much. How can you just fix the marriage within three weeks ? It is too fast" said Arnav.

"Good things should not be delayed Chote. Ok, now. Come home soon today. We need to discuss a lot of things" said Ratna and disconnected the call.

"My crazy mom!"muttered Arnav under his breathe..

The door knocked bringing him back to present and he asked the person to come in.

Aman entered the cabin.

"ASR, Ramakanth's postmortem reports have arrived. There is no any suspicious thing." Said Aman.

"What!! Really"asked Arnav.

"Yes ASR. There are no any traces of poison or anything. He was dead as he throat choked due to the rope. It's a clear suicide" said Aman.

"Hmm Ok. Did his children arrived from states ?" asked Aman.

"Yeah ASR. They came and they were angry that Ramakanth gave half of the property to an Orphanage" said Aman.

"Who are we to interfere in those matters ? Handover the body to them" said Arnav.

"Ok ASR. I have postponed some meetings tomorrow morning" said Aman.

"Why ??"asked Arnav.

"You should go home early naa to discuss regarding marriage preparations.. Oh.. See, I forgot to congratulate you. Congratulations ASR as your marriage is fixed" said Aman happily.

Sheetal was going to enter the cabin but stopped hearing Aman's words. She was literally shocked hearing the words.

"Who said you about marriage being fixed ? Mumma just called me now." Said Arnav.

"Ohh Anjali Di kept the news as whatsapp status sometime before. So, I called her and she confirmed it. Also, she said you fell for bhabhi at the first sight." Asked Aman in a teasing tone.

Arnav rolled off his eyes. His Di just needs a mike to announce anything..

"Didn't you still see Di's status ? She even said she added new bhabhi in family group" said Aman.

"What the.. So soon. You!! What is this Bhabi ??" asked Arnav.

"Your wife will be bhabhi for me naa ASR" said Aman.

"Shut up and just leave from here" almost shouted Arnav. Aman left from there smiling. He opened the door and found Sheetal standing at the door. It is evident from her expressions that she heard everything. Faking a smile to him, Sheetal left from there.

In RM:

"HHBB. Bhabi, I can't understand why you fixed marriage so soon ?"asked Manorama.

"As I said good things shouldn't be delayed Mano. Also, you know punditji said It will be good if get married Chote this year. We have seen a lot of profiles and horoscopes doesn't matched. Finally, Khushi's horoscope matched well. Then we shouldn't make anymore delay" said Ratna.

"Haan. I agree but still there is time naa" said Manorama, "We could have got more good matches than this middle class girl"

"I don't think there is no match good than this. What is lack in Khushi ? She is beautiful, well educated and by seeing her, we can say she respects elders a lot" said Ratna.

"But she doesn't do any job ?"asked Manorama.

" I need a bahu Manorama not any bank balance. I don't have any problem if she is not working. Even Chote doesn't have any. After marriage too, I don't have any objection if she works or not" said Ratna.

Manorama left from there sighing. She tried a lot to hook Sheetal with Arnav but she failed.

Ratna looked at the retreating figure of Manorama. She knew Manorama want Sheetal as Arnav's wife but she can't accept Sheetal. It is not that she hold any grudges with Sheetal but she just can't imagine her as Arnav's wife.

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