Part 34 Future Plan

"By the way, what are you going to do further?" Aman asked Arnav.

Khushi looked at him with excitement. She too wanted to know what was he going to do next. She was curious to know what was going to happen in their life. She was hesitant to raise the question to Arnav because she wanted Arnav himself to talk about it to her.

Arnav took his purse out and removed a letter from it. He gave it to Khushi. She took it from him with bewilderment and read it. It was his joining order as Assistant Director (AD) in the Ex-Serviceman welfare office, in Delhi. Khushi smiled at him delightfully. She extended the order to Aman. He became excited after reading it.

"Wow... Assistant Director of Ex-Serviceman welfare office... Great, Arnav" he clutched his hand and shook it.

"My colonel wants me to be in touch with Army. So, he ordered me to obey his LAST order of accepting this job" Arnav smiled.

"This is really heartwarming news" Aman genuinely felt happy about it.

"Honestly, I was so annoyed when my colonel offered me the job because I don't like a table-kind jobs. I was thinking about forming a security service company because we (Ex-Serviceman) can get its license easily" Arnav smiled.

"What about now? I think you are thanking your colonel wholeheartedly..." Aman teased.

"Yup... Undoubtedly... My work will be only from ten to five. No tension job... I can do it relaxingly"

Arnav said looking at Khushi.

Aman saw so much satisfaction on Arnav's face when he said that. It showed how much he had expectations in his heart to live his life with Khushi whom he missed in the past years. Khushi also didn't miss noticing it.

"So, you are going to settle down in Delhi..." Aman said.

"I thought so. But now, I think it may change..." Arnav said contently.

"But why? Sagar is studying in Delhi only..."

Cutting him,

"But, Khushi is working in Meerut..." Arnav said.

"Oh, yeah..."

"She is doing a very noble job of serving special children. I don't want any change in that just because I entered her life. Let her continue it" Arnav said, analyzing it.

Khushi became thoughtful. It was clear that she was thinking about something deeply but she didn't share it with them.

"Sagar would like to be with you Arnav. He looks so willing to be with you"

Arnav looked at Khushi.

"I will be back," Khushi said and left the place, taking her mobile.

"I think she is confused," Aman said.

"Let her decide. I'm fine with whatever she decides. I'm ready to sacrifice anything to be with her. I just want to be with her no matter what" Arnav said.

Aman nodded yes.

"I'm sorry Aman. I thought I can be helpful to you and Nisha to take care of Sanju" Arnav said regretfully.

"I can understand, Arnav. You don't have to think about Sanju. Please don't feel sorry. I'm honestly happy about you and Khushi. I don't want to be selfish. Unfortunately, you and Khushi have already lost the longest life span. You are in the phase of thinking about only Khushi. Poor she... Enough of her sufferings, Arnav. Don't make her embarrassed. You ought to be with her. Nisha will also want the same. We are planning to send Sanju to school next year. He will be alright. Khushi's guidance is enough for us. I know we will get it from Khushi"

"Of course... "

They saw Khushi coming with a bright smile.

"I had a talk with the principal of our school." She said.

"About what?" Arnav asked.

"I asked for a transfer to Delhi," She said which made the duo surprised.

"Did he agree?" Arnav asked.

"At first, he didn't... I said I have no choice other than resigning from the job if I don't get transferred. Then, he agreed..." She smiled.

"But why, Khushi? You could be peaceful at Meerut with Arnav..." Aman asked.

"But, he won't be peaceful... I know he left the army service to help Sanju. I can do my job from anywhere. But, he can do what he planned only if he is in Delhi. Just because I and Sagar came into his life, he doesn't need to change his previous plans... it's my duty to help him to complete his wishes. That's what I'm doing..." She smiled.

Aman became emotional.

"I chided Arnav many times for spoiling his life, living alone. But it was worth the waiting... You are so sweet... no one can get, Khushi"

Khushi was embarrassed by his flatter.

Arnav smiled, seeing her flushed face.

Clutching her hand, Arnav pulled her beside him. Khushi sat next to him, widening her eyes in shock, and looked at Aman who was smiling.

Talking on his mobile,

"I have to make an urgent call. Excuse me..." Aman left the room, closing the door.

"What's this Arnav?" Khushi asked with embarrassment.

"What?" he smiled.

"Because of you, Aman Bhai left"

"He has manners. He knew we need time. That's why he left"

"Do you remember we have a son who is studying engineering?"

"I'm Arnav and you are Khushi. Will it change even though our grandson studies Engineering?"

Khushi rolled her eyes smiling.

"Don't show your romantic side in front of others..." she pouted.

Cutting her,

"I won't show my romantic side in front of others if you don't show your so sweet side in front of others"

Khushi dropped her jaw. She pouted, seeing Arnav laughing. She leaned on his shoulder.

"I don't think I will get enough of your nearness," she said.

"You don't have to... because I will never..." he kissed her forehead.

That's when they heard a knock on the door. Khushi sat straight.

"Come in..." Arnav said and Sagar entered.

"Come..." Arnav extended his hand towards him.

Sagar clutched his hands and sat next to him.

"Tell me, Dad..."

"We have decided something very important..." Arnav said.

"About what, Dad?"

"About our future"

Sagar's face brightened.

"What's that, Dad?" he asked eagerly.

"Khushi is going to get transferred to Delhi"

"Somewhat, I expected that," Sagar said which surprised both of them.

"Is it?" they asked in the same tone.

"Yeah... Mom won't leave the job and you won't allow her to do that. So, the final option will be to transfer"

Arnav raised his brows wondering.

"But, I can go to Meerut with Khushi... then how would you think that she will get transferred?"

"It's very simple Dad... Mom won't like to disappoint you and Aman uncle as he and Nisha aunty are expecting your help to look after Sanju..."

Arnav sighed with a smile.

"Don't be so smart, my son... I'm getting hooked up with your understanding nature"

"I know her, Dad..."

"It seems I should learn about your Mom from you"

"No need, Dad... you will start understanding her so soon because she is not so tough"

Arnav smiled.

"Won't you ask me what I'm going to do further?"

"You will tell us if you have a plan"

Arnav nodded yes. he gave his joining order to him. Sagar read it.

"Wow... congratulations, Dad"

"Thank you"

"This is the main reason for your mom's transfer decision," Arnav said.

"Oh, I see..."

"We will settle down in Delhi soon," Arnav said.

"That's so nice, Dad... I will join you next year"

"Whaaaat?" Arnav and Khushi said shockingly.

"What do you mean next year?" Arnav asked.

"We have already paid the hostel fee for one-year Dad. It's not refundable. So, I have no choice than staying in the hostel"

"It's not a big deal... just vacate your room and come to us," Arnav said.

"No, Dad... It's Mom's very hard-earned money. I don't want to waste it."

Arnav went speechless whereas Khushi became emotional.

"It's just a few more months left for me to complete my second year. I will come to you after that. And, you are in Delhi only. I will come home every Sunday..."

Arnav hugged Sagar.

"You are a very good son, Sagar. I'm so proud of you" he tapped his back.

"I'm also very proud to have you as my parents, Dad," Sagar said.

Khushi admired them with happy tears, feeling proud to have them as HERS.

To be continued...