Part 8 I got her

Arnav was looking at her forgetting himself as he didn't expect the girl would be Khushi. Did Khushi really save him forgetting all his atrocities of him? He couldn't believe it.

Aman tapped his back, seeing him looking at Khushi.

*ASR... She is our college mate Khushi... why are you looking at her?*

Arnav got his sense back and rushed to Khushi who got down the escalator. She took a step back because of Arnav's sudden entry. Arnav smiled at her pants. She was about to leave the place, and Arnav blocked her way. Khushi looked at him confusingly. His friends followed him.

*Is that you?* He asked gasping.

*Who?*

*You admitted me to the hospital...*

Khushi was shocked.

*No...* She tried to leave the place again.

This time, Arnav clutched her hand.

*What is this? Leave my hand...* She said looking at her surroundings.

*I got to know the girl is you...*

*I said No...*

That's when the nurse came there.

*Arnav, she is the girl... she had taken care of you like a mother...*

Khushi rolled her eyes whereas Arnav's friends were surprised. They spared a glance.

*Please stop it...* Khushi said.

*Why should I? Why shouldn't I say the truth?* the nurse argued.

Khushi removed her phone to call someone. She was about to dial, but Arnav snatched her phone and dialed HIS number. Khushi dropped her jaw and tried to snatch her phone. Khushi's phone rang with his number.

*This is my number... save it...* Arnav gave her phone back.

Khushi deleted it.

*I don't want your number...*

*Ok... but I have your number because I need it...* Arnav said smirking.

*yes... it's necessary for the one who is going to dial...* Aman said pointing at Arnav.

*Of course, Nannav is the one who is going to call you...* NK said.

Khushi left the place hurriedly.

All of them shared hi-fi happily.

*Thank you so much sister...* Arnav thanked the nurse.

*Thanking me is not necessary... she is a very good girl...that's why I helped you...*

*I can't be without thanking you...*

*By the way, how do you know her?*

*We are college mates...*

*Then why did she run without revealing her identity...? Are you guys teasing her?*

Arnav glared at NK.

*Yeah... but, it's just for fun....* NK said.

*Oh... that's why she doesn't want to meet you...? You shouldn't tease her...ok?* She said to Arnav.

*No... I won't... and I won't let anyone tease her...* he said looking at NK who scratched his head.

*Yeah... you have the responsibility to protect her just like she protected you...* the nurse said.

*Sure...*

*Don't worry sister, he will protect her for her whole life, marrying her...* Aman said.

The nurse looked at Arnav surprisingly.

*Yes, he liked her very much without seeing her...* NK said.

*That's so nice... I have been helped by a genuine person it seems...* she said happily.

*Undoubtedly...* Akash said smilingly.

*May God bless you both...* She blessed them.

*Thank you, sister...*

*Ok, I have to go...*

*Yeah...*

The nurse left the place.

*Guys, the girl is none other than Khushi...* Arnav said.

*We will find all the details about her...* Aman said.

*Yes, her Adhar card, Ration card, Driving license, passport, voter ID, everything will be collected...* NK said.

*Done...* Akash said.

Arnav laughed.

RM

Arnav rushed to Arvind who was preparing dinner with HP. Arnav lifted Arvind, circling his thigh.

*My God...* Arvind shouted.

*Dad... I got her...*

*Who?*

Arnav put him down.

*Khushi...*

*Khushi?*

*The girl, Daaaaddd...*

*Really?*

*Yeah...*

*How did you catch her?*

*The nurse helped me... we met in the Space mall...*

*That's really great...Did she tell her name?*

Arnav nodded no.

*How do you know her name then?*

*She studies in our college only...*

*oh... now I understood why she didn't want to meet us...*

Arnav looked at him.

*Then what? Which girl would like to meet the Don of the college? And adding to it... you have created a playboy image in your college....*

*Stop it Dad... don't insult me by calling me playboy*

*You can shut my mouth... what about Khushi? She must be a GOOD girl. That's why she avoided you...*

*She can't avoid me anymore...* Arnav said firmly.

*Oh...*

*Being my father, won't you ask her hand for my marriage?*

*Of course, I will... but only if she likes you...*

*I will make her like... no... LOVE me...*

*Let's see...*

*Where's your phone?*

Arvind pointed it out. Arnav took it and entered Khushi's number.

*Talk to her...*

*With whom?*

*Who else...? Khushi...*

*Did you get her number too?*

*I snatched it...*

Arvind huffed and dialed Khushi's number.

Khushi saw a new number flashing on her phone screen.

*This is not Arnav's number. His number starts with eight...* She thought in her mind and attended the call.

*Hello...*

Arvind smiled hearing her voice.

*Hello... who is this?*

*How are you beta...?*

Khushi recognized the voice.

*Hello, beta... are you there?*

*Oh... hang...I'm fine uncle...*

*I was so disappointed not to see you that day in the hospital. But now... I'm so happy...*

Khushi was silent.

*Thank you so much for saving my son... I'm nothing without him... you saved my life by saving my son...* He said emotionally which made Khushi emotional. Arnav pressed his shoulder and consoled him.

*That's ...That's ok uncle....*

*I would like to meet you beta...*

Arnav became happy.

*But...* Khushi hesitated.

*I just want to thank you... I swear I won't bring anyone...*

Arnav looked at him widening his eyes and tightening his jaws. Khushi didn't know what to say... how to avoid it...

*Please, beat...*

*Ok, uncle...* She said as Arvind pleaded.

*Where will meet?* Arvind asked.

*Gandhi park?*

*Ok, sure...*

*I will be there at 5:30 pm.*

*Ok, beta... see you tomorrow...*

*Ok, uncle*

They disconnected the call.

*This is not done, Dad...*

*What?*

*Why did you say you won't bring anyone...?*

*So what?*

*I too want to come...*

*Ok come...*

*But...*

*I said I won't bring... you come alone...*

Arnav's face brightened.

*You come to the park after a few minutes of our meet...*

*Super Dad...* Arnav hugged him happily.

*But, Khushi shouldn't know about our plan*

*Not at all Dad...*

*Thank you my boy...*

They laughed.

*Where is NK?*

*I have given them important work...*

*Oh... are they in the search of Khushi's details?*

*Dad... how do you know?*

*My son... you are doing what I had done when I was your age...*

*Oh...*

*Yeah... I got my Ratna after struggling a lot...* He said sadly.

*I'm sorry Dad...*

*It's ok...Go and get fresh...*

Arnav nodded ok and went to his room.

Arvind stood looking at Arnav.

*See, Ratna... your son is in love with a girl... you would have supported him if you are alive... we miss you... miss you a lot...* he said in a feeble tone.

Velankanni Church, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu

The woman was making a kid sleep, tapping his back softly. Tears rolled down from her eyes. Wiping it, she put the kid in the cradle.

*Ratna ma... father is calling you...* a boy called her.

The woman turned around and nodded ok. She went to the father of the church.

*Vanakkam (Namaste) father...*

The father gave her a newborn child.

*Someone left this child at the entrance of our church...*

Ratna took the child in her hands and caressed his hair softly.

*I will take care of him father...* she said mildly.

*I know you will do that...* Father said.

Ratna left the place with a child.

The father sighed.

*Poor woman... she lost her husband and son in the Tsunami and spent her life in the orphanage... Jesus, please, keep her happy with the kids...* the father prayed for Ratna... Arnav's mother...

To be continued...

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Thanking Style...

The next day

Khushi was listening to the class. All of a sudden, the class heated up. Khushi's heart thudded like hell in fear. As Arnav was standing at the entrance of her classroom with a flower bouquet. She hid behind Lavanya but she was late. Arnav had already seen her before she hid.