Part 11

GH   

Garima amazed seeing Khushi all fresh. Khushi was getting ready to go somewhere. But Garima didn't want to ask her anything until Khushi says it by herself.

Khushi: Mom, I'm going to Temple.

Garima(curiously): Which Temple Khushi.

Khushi: The one which is opposite to the AR book mart.

That answer brought a bright smile in Garima's face. She nodded ok. Khushi took her helmet and came out of the house. Garima Dialed Shashi and conveyed the message and he was delighted hearing that.

Meanwhile, Shyam returned home and got surprised knowing that Khushi went to Temple. His brain worked fast and he dialed.....

AR Book Mart

Arnav was in the shop as usual. His eyes got rooted on Khushi who was entering inside the temple. This is the first time she was coming out after her broken marriage. He couldn't see her face as she was facing her back to him. He couldn't hold himself anymore. He rushed to the Temple. Khushi was praying, closing her eyes.

He went in front of her and stood there without disturbing. He saw her tears flowing from her closed eyes. His heart ached to see that. But he could see, her face had a mild smile.

She opened her eyes and got surprised seeing Arnav before her eyes. They stood looking at each other forgetting their surroundings. The voice dragged them out from their eye lock. It was none other than Akash. Khushi got nervous meeting Akash in unexpected timing. Though she was not ready for the situation she wanted to KILL the issue here itself. She wanted to give the answer not only for Akash but also for Arnav.

Akash: Khushi... Shyam told me that you are in Temple. So I came to see you.

Khushi(without any expression): Tell me.

Akash: Everything will be alright in some days.

Khushi: what are you talking about?

Akash(smilingly): I mean, almost I have convinced my parents.

Khushi: what if in a few days, your Mother started taunting me?

Akash: It won't happen.

Khushi: How can you say that?

Akash: Khushi...

Khushi(cutting him): I don't want to marry you.

Akash: But...

Khushi: you knew very well that I'm not interested in you.

Akash: But you agreed to marry me.

Khushi: I didn't agree, in fact, no one asked my wish. It's my brother and father who wanted that.

Akash: I know you are angry with me. Please calm down and...

Khushi(cutting him): you know Arnav, right?

Akash: Yeah. Your friend.

Khushi: He is no longer going to be my friend.

Akash: Means?

Khushi: I'm in LOVE with him. 

She said sternly.

The wind around Akash and Arnav stopped for a minute. Dou was in shock but in opposite means. Akash was in disappointment while Arnav was in enchantment.

Both of them heard the word "LOVE" from Khushi for the very first time. Akash never heard it before, no matter how hard he tried to get it from Khushi from the beginning. When he finally heard, unfortunately, it was not for him.

Arnav also heard it the first time instead of "friendship" which he never got the courage to say in front of Khushi in the fear of losing her friendship.

Arnav could feel Akash was broken. Akash didn't stay there after that. He may cry if he stays there for one more minute. Khushi waited for him to leave until then she didn't look at Arnav's face while Arnav's eyes were curious in observing her expression. She started heading towards the exit silently. Arnav followed her. She didn't talk to him which killed him. He himself took lead.

Arnav: I think, he believed that "LIE".

By now they reached the parking. Khushi sat on her scooty and looked at Arnav.

Khushi: Who LIED?

Arnav raised his index finger towards Khushi gulping. He pointed at her like, it's YOU.

Khushi: I never lie. She went throwing a warm smile on him before leaving.

Arnav got rooted. If he was a "tree", he would have bloomed with thousands of colorful flowers. That's what his state was. He felt like his heart was flying with multi-colored wings while winking at him. He couldn't believe that "it's really "REAL". His Khushi told him that "she is in love with him" and also confirmed that what she said was "NOT LIE".

AR customers witnessed a different Arnav that day. He was roaming inside the shop all smiling, sometimes grinning. Some girls' hearts skipped its beating seeing his pleasant smile. They also thought "is it really "REAL"?

It's obvious; we will get unbelievable output if unbelievable thing takes place.

GH

Shashi and Garima's curiosity was not estimated, in knowing that what's going in Khushi's mind... What will she decide? They were getting good vibes as Khushi went to the temple after that mess. They felt too bad for their previous mistake. Akash and his mother were not worthy for Khushi. Thank God, before marriage itself, they have got to know about it. Now they were happy with Arnav's proposal moreover that Khushi's reaction on that matter has regenerated them. They saw Shyam entering home all frustrated.

Shyam: what's happening, dad?

Shashi: What are you talking about?

Shyam: Just now Akash called me. He has met Khushi in the Temple and she has told him on his face that SHE WON'T MARRY HIM.

Shashi and Garima looked at each other. They thought that Khushi will meet Arnav but what they heard was totally opposite to it and undoubtedly unpleasant too.

Shashi: what did you expect her to do then?

Shyam: Dad, she is upset. It's not good if she decides anything in anger.

Garima: But she has all the rights to decide what she wants. We already made a mistake and squeezed her by our wrong decision. Not anymore. Let her decide what she wishes.

Shyam: What she knew? She is a small girl.

Garima: she is an MSc, B.Ed. graduate. Still, you are thinking that she is a small girl? Were we BIG people decided correct?

Shyam: Mom Akash is distressed.

Shashi(shouting): what about Khushi? Stop favor on Akash. Whatever his mother told about Khushi was neither forgivable nor forgettable.

Shyam: but Dad...

Shashi(with angry): Enough Shyam. I don't want to talk about it anymore. Stop being selfish, if you want to establish your business then do it by yourself instead of using Khushi as bait.

Shyam: Mom but who will marry her, after this huge mess? Who will trust her?

Shashi: Arnav.

Shyam(frowning): What?

Shashi: Arnav proposed Khushi for marriage and we are very much ok with that.

Shyam was shocked. When did it happen? His parents didn't even feel to share that with him? are they lost their hope on him? What he should do now? Shyam was disappointed. He had strong hope that in some days he can mend things. But here everything is happening hurriedly without his knowledge.

He saw Khushi coming. He could see something pleasant in her visage. Garima and Shashi glanced at each other as they were also felt the same. Before they ask anything Khushi spoke.

Khushi(stammering): Dad, I'm ready to marry Arnav. I want you to accept my decision.

Shyam was speechless because Khushi didn't ask their approval nor did she ask them to decide. Garima hugged her in happiness and Shashi was delighted about her choice. Khushi looked at Shyam and Shyam touched her head smilingly.

To be continued.....