Part 52 Who was she?

Arnav's phone rang, he attended the call smilingly.

"Hi Ayesha, are you ready?" he asked.

"Yeah, just reached the airport"

"When is your next trip to India?"

"As of now, I have no plan to visit India soon. It may take two or three years I suppose" Ayesha said.

"Thank you for your timing help Ayesha..." Arnav said.

"Chill man...I just did what I could for a nice friend"

"If you had not done that for me, it would not have been easier for me..."

"I know how deep your love for Khushi is. Think this is my gift for your marriage"

Arnav laughed.

"Thank you"

"And, more than anything, I proved to Khushi that I am your friend only" she laughed that made Arnav laugh out louder.

"I can't forget how she fought with me for talking to you. She might have beaten me up if you had not come at the right time that day" Ayesha remembered the old memories of their college life.

"She still loves me the same..." Arnav said smiling.

"I am glad about it. And she is a great girl... Just like you. You guys want to win the baby without hurting her feelings and you guys succeeded in it too. I am happy I can do something with it. All the best for your married life, Arnav"

"Thank you so much Ayesha that's all I can say"

"Where is Khushi?"

"Khushi is making baby Khushi sleep"

"Okay. let her do that. Convey my regards to your love lady"

"Sure sure..."

"Okay Arnav, it's the last announcement of my flight... I have to go"

"Bye, Ayesha"

"Bye"

Readers would have understood who Ayesha was. She was the one who acted as Sheetal's friend and took baby Khushi to the theme park. She was Arnav's classmate and got settled down in Saudi Arabia. Though she settled down in Saudi Arabia she was in touch with all her college friends. Whenever she comes to India, she used to visit all her friends. Lucknow was her mother-in-law's place. So, there was nothing to wonder if she had met Arnav when she came to Lucknow. She got to know about Sheetal's case as it became hugely popular through the TV interview.

When Arnav saw Ayesha at his place, he got an idea because Ayesha was a brave girl. She readily agreed to Arnav's plan when he told her about it. Arnav had chosen Ayesha for the drama because he knew she was going back to Saudi Arabia in a day.

Ayesha took baby Khushi with her from the airport who was sleeping deeply and implemented their plan. As per their plan, Ayesha fled away from India. So, there was no chance for baby Khushi to see her again. Even though she visited India after two or three years baby Khushi could not identify her because Ayesha was wearing a burqa when she spent time with baby Khushi.

Arnav came inside the room and saw baby Khushi sleeping.

"She slept?" He asked.

Khushi nodded yes.

"Did Suman call you?"

"Yes, he has submitted the visa application today"

"So soon?"

"He went to do that only. So, he finished it"

"Yeah... where are they staying in Delhi?"

"At NK's place"

"Oh... is not his wife staying there?"

"No, she left not only him but also his house"

"Oh..."

"Thank God, you found him on the railway track the other day. Or else, he would not have been alive as of now"

"He came here to meet you before taking any drastic decision. That's why I got a chance to save him"

"Everything seems interconnected... are not they? You got married to Sheetal and brought up her daughter. I got married to Sumi and got NK's friendship. Now, Sheetal's daughter is with us, and NK got saved by you..."

"Yes, life is always unpredictable"

She nodded yes.

"Did Ayesha call you?"

"Yeah, she gave her regards to you"

"Did she leave India?"

"Just now..."

"Thank god she arrived at the right time"

"Yes, I would not have gotten such an idea if she had not come to Lucknow"

Khushi nodded affirmatively.

"She remembered how you fought with her"

Khushi chuckled.

"I can't believe how childish I was"

"You were not childish but possessive..."

"Still, I am... Nothing changed"

"I know"

"What about you? Are not you possessive of me?"

"Only I know how my blood boiled when I saw you with Sumi who looked dashing with long hair and studs in his ears..." He smiled.

"Yeah, it was me who changed his hairstyle"

"He told me... he is lucky. He got you in his life"

"I have decided to take you to the full medical check-up," she said seriously.

"Medical check-up for me? But why? What happened to me?"

"Whenever I was in grief, I had Sumi's shoulder to lean on. The much I know you don't have a friend in Lucknow. How did you pass the years all alone? How did you overcome the stress?"

"I didn't overcome it but I lived in it"

"That's why I want to take you to the check-up. It's a very critical period to live in. You did... it might have weakened your heart or, some other organ... because stress is the main cause of any disease. That's why I want to do your check-up."

"Nothing would happen to my heart because you are in it"

She came and sat next to him and leaned on his shoulder.

"What do you think about our life Arnav?"

"No one should experience what we experienced... Not even our enemy... it's hell. I made my and your life horrible"

"But, fortunately, I got you again. What does that indicate?"

"What?"

"It indicates you are mine"

"Always..."

"When is the hiring of Sheetal's case?"

"Tomorrow. Don't worry, Roy will take care of it"

"Mmm"

"I have decided to register the school in Khushi's name," Arnav said.

Khushi looked at him raising her head.

"She is the heir of Kapoor's property. Until she becomes a major, I will be her guardian and will be the paid principal of the school. Once she took over the responsibility I will get relieved from the responsibility. What say? I will go with your decision and your decision will be final"

"Honestly, I too want the same, Arnav. I was hesitating to speak to you about it. I don't like to spend Kapoor's money. We will get paid for our job and it will be enough for us"

Arnav nodded yes with satisfaction.

"Are not our ideas always coordinate?" she smiled.

"It's because we are Arnav and Khushi" He dashed his forehead with hers gently.

"Are not you sleepy?" she asked.

"Are you?"

She nodded yes.

"We have to go to school tomorrow"

"Ok... go to sleep... I will be on the couch"

"No need... let's share the bed"

"No... you sleep on the bed"

"Don't hesitate Arnav... I trust you"

"That's why I don't want to sleep on the bed because I don't want to break your trust" he smiled.

Khushi raised her hand to punch and Arnav flinched. She stopped her hand in the air and chuckled.

To be continued...