Part 36 People and their condition

Lunch break

Aman, Akash, and NK stood from the benches to go out. They saw Arnav still sitting.

*ASR, are not you coming to the canteen?* Aman asked.

*No... I'm not coming...*

*But why?*

*I will eat in the classroom* Arnav said.

*Why Nannav?*

Before Arnav said anything,

*Then we will also eat with you* Aman said.

They sat with him and started eating. There was no one in the classroom except them.

*What happened Nannav?*

*Khushi's father denied giving her hand for the marriage* Aman said.

Arnav was silent. He didn't even open the lunch box. He had no mood to eat anything.

*But why?* Akash asked.

*He got to know about ASR's past behavior...*

*What do you mean?* NK asked shockingly.

*Yes... don't know how did he know about his dating matter* Aman said thoughtfully.

*He might have inquired about it...* Akash said.

*But, what reason he has to inquire about him?* NK asked.

*Maybe, the friendship of Raizadas... he might have thought to give Khushi's hand to Arnav...* Aman said.

Arnav who was sitting bowing down raised his head and looked at Aman.

*Maybe, there is a chance, ASR. Didn't he treat you well in the beginning?*

Arnav gulped down.

*He would have expected your parents will ask Khushi's hand. So, he would have investigated you* Aman said.

*I don't know what to do...*

Cutting Arnav,

*Kidnap Khushi and marry her* NK said.

Arnav glared at him.

*I just checked whether you will do it or not* NK grinned.

*Why don't you come out of the class? Don't you want to meet Khushi?* Akash asked.

*Let's see what she does... how she reacts... after that only I can decide how to handle her* Arnav said.

They nodded ok.

GH

Garima was serving lunch to Shashi.

*I think you should reconsider your decision*

Shashi looked at her and continued eating.

*Didn't Khushi say Arnav changed a lot...?*

*What if he changes again?* Shashi questioned.

Garima got stuck.

*Would you say he won't?*

*However, we will find a groom for Khushi in some days. What if he will be a bad guy? What will you do? Anyone can change anytime. We can't give a guarantee to anyone... not even for our own daughter* Garima said.

*We will find a groom for Khushi. But we won't give her a hand without inquiring about the groom. What do you think? Will I get my daughter to someone without caring about her future? I will back-check the groom just like I did for Arnav*

*Did you back-check him? * she asked unbelievably.

Shashi nodded yes.

*Why? Do you know they will ask her hand?*

*Didn't you notice Khushi? I found a lot of changes in her recently. She cried when I denied Raizada's alliance. Tears in her eyes confirmed that she also likes Arnav. And... Raizadas are the gem of the people. I felt they liked Khushi..., especially Arnav. He and his father were searching for the girl who saved Arnav's life admitting him to the hospital. And she helped them to bring Arnav's mother back. Those incidents created a good feeling in Raizadas' heart about Khushi. *

*Then don't you feel they will keep her happy?*

*I do not doubt elders but Arnav. He started loving Khushi and his habits also changed...*

*Then what's the problem?*

*I agree he changed...my question is, for how long? Will he be the same always? If he keeps loving Khushi even after my denial without getting compromised, he won't change... we can trust him...*

*Will you give Khushi's hand if he is adamant about marrying Khushi? * she asked curiously.

*Definitely... what else a parent wants more than that? *

Garima's face brightened.

*But...I will never agree to the marriage if you tell anyone about my decision*

Garima was horrified.

*I want a loyal output from Arnav... don't forget Khushi should get the right person in her life. I will also be happy if she gets Arnav as her life partner*

*I won't tell anyone about it. I'm also curious to know what Arnav is going to do...*

Shashi nodded yes.

*Ratnaji is a kind woman. I miss her friendship...*

*Yes, Arvindji also... he had given me a good business opportunity...* Shashi sighed.

Garima wanted Arnav to win Shashi's trust. She wished that wholeheartedly.

In the meanwhile, in RM

Arvind was having lunch silently. He didn't utter a single word even though he was eating his favorite food. Ratna felt bad as he looked gloomy. She cooked his favorite food to make him a little happy but Arvind didn't even give heed to the food. He washed his hands, having a very little amount of food.

*I prepared Gobi Manjurian for you* she said sadly.

*It was good* Arvind said plastering a smile.

*But you didn't eat well*

*I'm not in the mood to eat relishing...*

*Please don't be upset*

*I have no choice... I'm a useless father who couldn't make his son happy*

*You are the best father in the world and Chotte knows that*

*I won't accept the credit because I can't give want he wants*

*Khushi is not a doll but a human... her parents would like to get a good groom who makes her happy... ALWAYS... we would also have been like that if Khushi is our daughter* Ratna said.

*Logics apart... I just can't see Chotte unhappy... what don't we have in our life? Everything but happiness. This family will get completed only if Khushi steps into it*

Ratna sighed. What could she talk to the man who didn't mind about LOGIC?

She thought deeply. She has to do something about it. She had no choice. She wants her husband and son to be happy. What's the meaning of her life if they are not happy? She decided something.

College

Khushi was roaming around the college yet she didn't find Arnav anywhere. She intentionally went near his class but she couldn't see him there also. She was disappointed as she didn't get his glimpse. As there was no other choice, she got back to the class thinking about him. Many questions hit her brain. Why Arnav didn't come to see her? Didn't he talk to her angrily in the morning? Then what happened to him? Is he alright? Or... does he change his mind? Let's check in the evening. Khushi waited for the last bell. She rushed out of the class after the bell rang. She saw Arnav leaving the college on his bike.

To be continued...

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Angered Khushi

GH

Khushi came from the college all upset. Garima saw her face and sensed the difference.

*Khushi...* she called.

*Haann...?*

*Are you alright? *

Khushi got alerted.