Part30 

Arnav amazed seeing Khushi wearing saree. Is she going somewhere? He sat on the dinning. Kushi served him breakfast.

Arnav: Anything special?

Kushi: Keer...

Arnav: Keer? What today?

Khushi: It's because we sorted out everything.

Arnav(chuckling): So sweet...

Khushi: Does the keer taste sweet?

Arnav(nodding no blinking his eyes): I said you are so sweet...

Khushi: Means... you should not touch me... as you are a diabetic...

She teased.

Arnav: I can... you are my healing sweet...

Khushi smiled at him.

Arnav: Why are you wearing saree? Are you going anywhere?

Kushi nodded no.

Arnav: Then?

Kushi: Shouldn't I wear saree, without reason?

Arnav: Yeah... of course, you look good in saree...

Khushi smiled. She was not wrong. Arnav likes saree. She had seen it on her birthday.

After tasting the food, Arnav understood that Kushi prepared it.

Arnav: When did you wake up?

Khushi: As usual, 6 o'clock

Arnav: You are sick Khushi... you have to be in rest.

Khushi: I'm alright Arnavji...

Arnav: Ok fine, sit and eat with me.

Khushi: I will have later.

Arnav: Why? Why not with me?

Khushi: Nothing like that...

Arnav: Then have.

Khushi: But Arnavji...

Arnav: No ifs and buts... come on...

He pulled her beside him.

Arnav: Will you eat or shall I feed you?

Khushi opened her mouth like "feed".

Arnav fed her smilingly. Khushi took a spoon full of keer.

Arnav: I'm feeding you right?

Khushi nodded yes and extended the spoon towards his mouth. Arnav opened his mouth smilingly. It's a blessing to have someone for us who takes care of us. Whenever Arnav gets, chance, he demands his mother to feed him. To be noted, he eats extra than usual if Ratna feeds. Today also he had extra quantity and he knew that.

Arnav: I have to go to the office for a while. I will be back soon.

Khushi: ok.

Arnav: call me if you want something or any urgency.

Khushi: Sure...

Arnav pecked her forehead and left RM.

Uditha saw them together and felt delighted. She dialed Aman.

Aman: Hi...

Udi: I think, this is time to take leave from RM.

Aman: Why?

Udi: ASR and Khushi sorted out their differences.

Aman: Really?'

Udi: Yes...

Aman: Doesn't mean, you should leave RM.

Udi: I don't think Khushi needs me further.

Aman: Think once before taking the final decision.

Udi: however, I have to get back to my job.

Aman: I too don't want to hold a secret agent for long but... I think you may stay for a few days... (pause) Won't you say Khushi who you are?

Udi: I really don't know Aman... she may get hurt if she gets to know that I have been assigned by you.

Aman: I'm sorry... I didn't expect Khushi will consider you as her friend in true sense...

Udi(cutting him): Not only a friend but also sister... she trust me Aman.

Aman: That's why I want you to be there. Make her understand...

Udi: Hmmm...

They disconnected the call. Uditha sighed closing her eyes. She sensed someone behind her. She turned jerking.

Udi(shockingly): Khushiji....?

Khushi: Yes... Khushi... friend... sister...

Uditha gulped. Did she hear their talks?

Udi: Actually...

Khushi: I know who you are...

Udi: Me?

Khushi: Aman bahi sent you here to mend things between me and Arnavji right?

Udi: But Khushiji...

Khushi: You don't have to panic... you didn't do anything to panic.

Udi: I'm sorry...

Khushi: Why are you sorry, for making us together?

She mocked.

Udi: No... I lied to you...

Khushi: But you helped to sort out everything. I'm sure you are the one who told Arnavji about me.

Uditha nodded yes.

Khushi hugged her tightly.

Khushi: thank you so much Udi... you have no idea what you have done. Do you know how Arnavji would have broken down if he had not got to know the truth?

Udi: It's my duty...

Khushi: I don't know this is what secret agent's duty is?

Uditha chuckled.

Khushi: Thank you so much.

Uditha: anything for you Khushiji because you both are so good. You should live happily.

Khushi: Thank you for everything.

Udi: I have to resume my job with your permission.

Khushi: ok fine... but stay with me as a friend for two or three days.

Uditha: Ok khushiji...

Khushi(folding her hands): You don't have to call me respectfully. Cut the JI..

Udi: in fact, I too not comfortable with that.

They laughed. They stopped and looked at each other, hearing the calling bell sound. Khushi was about to go to open the door, Uditha stopped her by clutching her hand.

Udi: Let me see.

Uditha frowned seeing a teenage girl at the doorstep.

Udi: Who are you?

"I want to meet Khushi bhabi"

Udi: Khushi BHABI?

Somewhat, Uditha understood who she could be.

Taking a step away from the entrance, Uditha let Khushi to see the girl.

Khushi(delightfully): Tina....

Tina smiled at her hesitatingly.

Khushi: Come in...

Tina looked here and there with the same hesitation.

Khushi: Your Bhai is not at home.

Tina: I know... that's why I came.

Khushi: Then why are you hesitating?

Tina: After all, this is Arnav Singh Raizada's house.

Khushi came to her and dragged her inside, clutching her hand.

Tina: How are you Bhabi?

Khushi(while taking her to the couch): I'm super fine.

Tina: Bhai?

Khushi: He is also...

Tina: He must be angry with us.

Khushi: You have done nothing...

Tina: But bhai doesn't know that.

Khushi: Maybe, because of you I saved him.

Tina: I can't understand one thing.

Khushi: Whaat?

Tina: I have alerted you about the poisoned food. Then why did you eat it?

Udi: Don't ask her that. when it comes to her husband, she loses her mind completely.

Tina looked at Uditha like, "who are you?" seeing her talking rightfully.

Khushi: She is my friend, guide, philosopher, everything.

Tina amazed hearing that, this much powerful person in RM? How it is possible when ASR is here? but she looks genuine.

Khushi: Uditha is right, when it's come to Arnavji, I lose my mind. I ate the food just like that.

Tina chuckled at her. her innocence should have covered ASR.

Khushi (to Uditha): Udi, bring something for Tina.

Uditha nodded yes and went to the kitchen.

Tina(clutching Khushi's hand): I'm sorry Bhabi. I never thought that my mom will go to this extend. I really feel bad to say I'm her daughter. We have made Bhai's life miserable. Because of my mom, he lost everything. Do you know he was left alone in London for years? (Khushi nodded yes) please forgive me bhabi...

Khushi: What's your mistake is that? you were very small to even understand what's happening around you...

Tina: maybe. But unaware of the truth, I supported my mother at the beginning. I thought Mr. Malik is my father.

This is indeed a blow for Khushi. Is not she Arvind's daughter? Seeing Khushi's shocking expression,

Tina: Yes Bhabi... I'm not an original daughter of Mr. Malik and Bhai knows that.

Of course, Arnav should have known the truth.

Uditha handed Tina the keer which Khushi prepared for Arnav.

Tina: It's good.

Udi: Your Bhabi is expert in Cooking.

Tina: You cooked it?

Khushi nodded yes.

Tina: Bhai is so lucky.

Udi: Undoubtedly.

Khushi: What about Papa?

Tina: He is dying in guilt. But it's unavoidable. He should not deceive Ratna Ma like an angel for a beast like Asha. Bhai will never forgive him...

Khushi and Uditha's surprise were not estimated. This girl is degrading her own mother. but she was cent percent right. Arnav will never forgive Arvind for what he had done to his mother. Khushi nodded yes.

Tina: Ok Bhabi, I'm leaving.

Khushi: Arrey, what's so urgent?

Tina: Nothing is urgent Bhabi, I have to go before Bhai arrives.

Khushi: He just left. It will take time for him to return.

But making Kushi's statement wrong, Arnav reached RM. The trio stood gulping hard, seeing the LION at the entrance.

To be continued....

Today's inkiit update

Healing Sweet

Arnav's penetrating gaze churned the trio's stomach. Tina suppressed her hands to control the shiver whereas Khushi felt her throat dry. But Uditha had little hope as she is the one who told him Tina's call about the poisoned food. Though she bowed down...

Khushi started taking slow steps towards Arnav meeting his eyes. Arnav maintained the eye lock with her, walking towards her.