Part25

GH

Khushi was in her room obviously in thinking mode. Shashi and Garima went to attend a party and Khushi was all alone at home. She heard the knock and went to open the door and her eyes popped out seeing Arnav.

Khushi(panicking): what are you doing here? What if anyone see you? why are you always taking risk?

Arnav: Because I don't want to put your life in risk. I know your parents are not at home. And your securities and servants didn't see me coming here.

Khushi: but how?

Arnav: I came by back entrance. ( he gave her a box) I designed it for you long back. Take it.

She opened the parcel and looked back in to Arnav's face. It was the same Lehanga which Arnav designed.

Arnav: you asked me once. You met with an accident before I give it to you, so it remained with me. (he said suppressing his emotion.)

Khushi(excitedly) : Really? It's so beautiful. Thank you so much.(she said keeping her cheek on it)

Arnav(while admiring): Did you ask your mother?

Khushi(nodded no): She was not at home when I came from your office. I will ask her tomorrow.

Arnav: I should go.

Khushi( blocking his way): Am I just your friend?(She asked pleadingly while keenly watching his face.)

Arnav(nodded no): U R MY EVERYTHING.

Khushi: Means?

Arnav: EVERYTHING means EVERYTHING.

Khushi: In which manner?

Arnav: In every manner. (He said that. May be he wanted her to take decision whole heartedly when Garima gave her acceptance.)

He went from there. When he turned his head before getting out of her room, he saw khushi caressing the Lehanga smilingly.

Next day morning

GH

Garima had no clue why Khushi was in thinking mode all of sudden. She didn't know why but she was keen to know what was cooking in her mind. She went to her room as expected Khushi was in deep thought. Of course it was about Arnav.

Garima: Khushi....

Khushi: Amma?

Garima: Are you ok? Seems like you are little worried?

Khushi: I want to ask you something. (Garima nodded her head touching Khushi's cheek) What will you feel like if I want to marry Arnav?

Garima shocked to the core. Is she really asking this? She was looking at Khushi with horrified expression.

Khushi: Will you accept my decision if I do so?

Garima(coming to earth): I will be the most happiest person in the world.

Khushi: What about Babuji ? Will he not feel bad?

Garima(taking her hand lovingly) : Khushi I don't know what made you ask so. But I want to say only one thing. This is your life. You have all the rights to decide what you want. Your Babuji's duty will get over when he gives your hands to someone. But it's you who will live your life with the person for your life time. For this reason, it must be you who should finalize your life. Leave all the issues behind and please go with your Heart.

Khushi: But Babuji gave word to Eshwar uncle right?

Garima: They are business men. Everything is business in their eyes. I agree it will disappoint them if you refuse. But when you started thinking of marrying Arnav then what's the point in giving chance to someone? Will it not lead your entire life in wrong way?

Khushi nodded yes.

Garima(smilingly): Do you like Arnav?

Khushi(Nodded yes): A lot.( she hugged Garima)) I'm feeling comfortable with him. My heart always wants to be with him. I like him very much. Don't know why it feels like he is very close to my heart.

Garima's eyes got wet. Is this called SUB CONCIOUSNESS? How would not she feel it, when it was running in her every blood cell? She broke the hug and cupped her face.

Garima: Then don't care about anything but Arnav. He will make everything alright. At first your father may get angry. But seeing you happy with Arnav he will accept your decision. Please don't think anything Khushi.(she pleaded) I'm with you. I'm ready to go against my husband.

Khushi: Thank you Amma. Garima kissed at her forehead and left happily.

AR

Arnav received the call when he enters AR. it was from Sumer Singh Rajput. He attended the call while walking to his cabin.

Arnav: Hi sumer. Is everything alright?

Sumer: For me, everything is alright because of you. But I called you to convey an important massage which I got today.

Arnav: About?

Sumer: Today I met Neel Jewelers owner Mr.Ashok. He asked me about the function which is going to happen in Gupta family thinking that I'm still partner with Gupta's.

Arnav know that Guptas are the regular purchaser of Neel Jewelers.

Arnav: Function? (he frowned)

Sumer: yes it may be a MARRIAGE. Shashi bought a MANGAL SUTRA and asked Ashok to keep it as a secret. As I know there is no Anniversary or Birthday ahead to gift it to his wife.(Arnav was also sure about it. He become tensed) you helped me to save my Business in the critical situation and I know for which purpose you did that. I don't want you to lose it. So now I'm recompensing it.

Arnav: I did nothing compared to your help Mr.Sumer. Thanks a lot.

Sumer: I'm glad to know that.( he disconnected the call.)

Arnav fisted his fingers and punched the nearby wall to let out his frustration. At the same time Aman entered in to his cabin like a BULLET.

Aman: ASR, something is really fishy.

Arnav: Shashi uncle bought a MANGAL SUTRA right?

Aman shocked hearing this. How could Arnav come to know this much sooner? After all he is Arnav Singh Raizada.

Aman: Not only that. Negis are going somewhere. What noticeable thing is, with a Panditji who was accompanying them. I think we should get ready ASR. Every delaying minute may lead us into trouble.

Arnav: Hope I don't need to say what you want to do.

Aman: Already done. Our men are following them. Only your part is remaining.

Arnav nodded and left with Aman through the destination.

GH

Shashi knocked Khushi's room and entered inside with a smile trying to hiding his nervousness.

Khushi: Babuji Aap?

Shashi: Beta I want to ask you something.(pause) Do you believe me? ( she nodded yes confusingly) I will do everything for your betterment right? ( she was watching his face without blinking) Get change into this dress and come down. Can you do this for me? (she nodded yes and bow down. Shashi kissed her forehead and left)

Khushi was horrified seeing the dress. It was a BRIDAL Lehanga. She felt like her blood was getting frozen.

Garima was in confounded state with great anxiety. Just today, Khushi opened up her heart. Before Arnav got to know about that her husband is getting ready to destroy it? She can't let it happen, whatever the consequences are. She wants to call Arnav. She took her mobile and the same instant it was being snatched by Shashi.

Shashi(angrily): Don't even try that Garima, I will not be a human then.

Garima: As if now you are?

Shashi(in angry tone): Nothing will help you now. Go and get ready.

Garima: Noooo. I won't let it happen. You are a cheater. Khushi asked you time. Without getting her acceptance how can you take decision?

Shashi: I'm her father.

Garima: I'm her mother. I too have all the rights on her.

Shashi: Listen to me. If anything goes wrong then you will not see me alive....

Shashi used his last trump card to threatening Garima. Almost he succeed as Garima was shocked to the core. But for shashi's surprise she came out the shock within few seconds with her final decision.

Garima(pushing him in anger): Do you think I will get scared? You won't deserve to be a father. You are a selfish person. What is the difference between you and my brother Arvind Malik? He cheated my Bhabi and you are doing the same with my Daughter just because you want to win Arnav. It's my promise; if this marriage will happen then I myself will kill you by my own hands and will also kill myself. Won't I get any way to kill myself? I can't live in the guilt of ruining my daughter's life like you do. I won't mind to die if my daughter gets what she wants.

She sat on the Floor with thud and burst out crying, closing her face with her palm.

To be continued....