Part 52 Argument between mom and son

Ratna was standing, folding her hands, hearing Khushi's lie whereas Arvind was tongue-tied.

*Oh... is that really you who asked Chotte to marry you? * Ratna asked.

Khushi was silent.

*Answer me Khushi* Ratna asked.

*Don't question her Ratna. See, she is suffocating...* Arvind said.

*Why not she suffocates if she lies? * Ratna said.

*Lie...? * Arvind frowned.

*Yes... It was Chotte who made her agree to the marriage. She was not ready to marry him at first...*

*Is it? *

*Yes, Chotte himself told me*

Arvind looked at Khushi awestruck who bowed down. Arnav came in front of Khushi.

*Mom, she agreed to marry me. You should be happy about it...* he said.

*Why Chotte...? What so hurry? *

*It's because I don't want to miss Khushi at any cost... do you know how did it feel when she was kidnapped? I'm literally dead, Mom... * he shouted.

Ratna was taken aback by his outburst.

*But, Chotte, what I'm asking you is what's necessary to hurry when we are ready to get you guys married? *

Ratna looked at Arvind.

*Ask him...* she said.

*Wait, Ratna... what did you say, Khushi? * Arvind asked.

*She lied for Chotte...* Ratna said.

*Yes... she lied for our Chotte... what does that mean? * Arvind asked excitedly.

*What? *

*She loves Chotte... she is ready to not only marry him but also save him from us, lying...*

*Arvind...*

*Ratna... you promised Chotte that you will get them married to Khushi if Khushi loves him...remember? *

*now also I'm saying the same... I'm ready to get them married...*

Cutting her,

*Then do it... what if they are married? If Chotte is unsecured... it's our responsibility to make him feel secured...*

*You are right Dad...* Arnav said.

*Don't you guys be serious? * Ratna asked.

*Of course... we are...* They said.

Ratna rolled her eyes.

*They are married... No matter how it happened. Khushi also accepts it. she supports her husband in that... then why would we chide them?* Arvind advocated them.

*Do you think about Khushi's parents? How would they feel if they get to know about this? *

*They know...* Arnav said.

*Whatttt? How? When?* Ratna asked shockingly.

*We directly went to Gupta House and met them...*

More than Ratna, Arvind was shocked.

*Whaaat? Didn't Shashiji get upset? *

*He is relieved as Vikas didn't marry Khushi...*

*But, Vikas didn't have the intention of marrying Khushi...* Ratna said.

*But, Guptas don't know about it...* Arnav said.

*I didn't get you*

*Khushi managed their parents too...*

*Khushi...? How? * Both asked in the same tone.

*She said, Vikas tried to marry her...*

*Then? *

*Then... I came there at the right time and tied the mangal sutra in her neck, snatching it from Vikas's hand...*

They looked at Khushi unbelievably. She nodded yes making face.

*Yes... it's her story...*

*Do they believe? *

*Yes... and they are happy as she married me not Vikas* Arnav said.

*What if they got to know about it? * Ratna asked.

*Please don't tell them aunty* Khushi pleaded.

*Will you do anything for Chotte? *

*What can I do aunty...? He said he will never ask me to marry him if I don't marry him today. And he started walking, leaving me in the temple all alone... I had no choice other than marrying him... that's why I married him...*

*Or else? What would you have done? * Arnav asked shockingly.

*Or else, what...? I would have asked you to wait for a few days...* Khushi said.

Arnav glared at her not getting satisfied with her answer.

*Chotte... stop glaring at her... she is your wife now...* Ratna said.

*She supported you... think of it instead of anything...* Arvind said.

*Ok... let's go to OUR room* Arnav said, clutching her hand.

*Hello... excuse me... where are you taking her? * Ratna asked.

*To my room... where else? *

*You are not allowed to take her to your room now... we know when and how to send her... you go to your room...*

*She is my wife, Mom...*

*Just because you tied mangal sutra in her neck, she can't be with you. We have to consult our panditji about a GOOD time. And then we got you married. We will send her to your room only after performing your marriage openly...*

*Whaaaat! Mom... this is not done... she is my wife and she accepted it. you too... I don't care you will perfume my marriage or not... she will be with me... and that's final...* Arnav tried to clutch Khushi's hand to pull her but she didn't move.

Arnav looked at her frustrated.

*Khushi...* he said gritting his teeth.

Khushi looked at Ratna.

*Khushi, I'm your husband and you ought to follow me...*

*I will follow you wherever you go... after the proper marriage* she said making face.

*What does that mean? Don't you consider it marriage? *

*I do...*

*Then? *

*You said you won't disturb me for anything...*

*Do you think I will disturb you? Or... Is it a disturbance for you to be with me? *

*I will be with you if uncle and aunty have no problem...*

Arvind tried to say something and Ratna stopped him, pressing his hand.

*Ratna, he is getting angry on Khushi...*

*I'm seeing that...*

*Chotte, this is how you talk to Khushi? *

*Dad... I said I won't disturb her... if I said that, I won't disturb her... *

*Not only that. He said I can be at my home and he will be in RM...* Khushi said.

*I said that because I don't know you will declare our marriage to your parents. But you did... You didn't hesitate to do that. Didn't you say, you don't want to hide that you are Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada...? *

*Now also I tell the same... I'm proudly saying I'm Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada*

Arnav cupped her cheek. Khushi looked at Arvind and Ratna who were surprised, seeing Arnav's action.

*Baby, trust me... I won't disturb you... we will just talk... that's all...*

Khushi removed his hands and went to Ratna.

*Aunty, shall I? *

Ratna looked at Arvind.

*I will go to his room if you trust him...*

*But, I don't trust him...* Ratna said without even taking a second.

*Mom...* Arnav shouted.

*In Khushi's matter... I definitely won't trust you, Chotte...*

*Don't you trust ME, aunty? * Khushi asked and Ratna got stuck.

*I trust you...*

*This is too much, Mom...*

*I know you, Chotte. Then how could I trust you...? Don't I know how much you love Khushi? * Ratna smiled spreading her smile to Arnav also.

Ratna looked at Khushi and gestured her to go with Arnav.

*Thank you, Mom...* Arnav said.

Khushi hugged Ratna.

*Thank you for trusting me aunty* she whispered in her ear.

*Take care of him...*

Khushi nodded yes.

*shall I take her to my room now? * Arnav asked, spreading his hands.

Ratna nodded yes.

*Don't fight with her... welcome her to your room kindly...* Ratna said.

Arnav extended his hand towards Khushi. she kept her palm on his. Arnav walked towards his room with Khushi.

To be continued...

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Shashi's decision

Coming inside the room, Arnav closed the door of his room.

*Don't close the door...* Khushi said.

*Why? *

*We are not going to do anything personal here... understand? * she said strictly.