Part41 

Temple

It was a rock temple with twenty-one staircases. Khushi got captivated by the temple. Its peaceful location enlightened her mind. Taking enough time, Khushi worshiped her Devi Maiya. Arnav let her do it without disturbing her.

Pandit: you seem new to this place...

Khushi: Haan Ji... we are from Delhi.

Pantid: any special reason to come to this temple?

Khushi: This village belongs to my mother-in-law.

Pantid: Who is your mother in law?

Khushi: Ratna Raizada....

Pandit: oh that's really great. Ratnaji used to come to this temple every year for his son's birthday.

Khushi: Ohh...

She looked at Arnav. Indeed he was emotional. Khushi always gets amazed him. He easily got affected whenever he hears about his mother.

Arnav interfered to get cleared something.

Arnav: Do you know my mother's house?

Pandit: Yeah... everyone knows. Anyone will take you there.

Arnav: Really?

Pantid: It's a small village. Very few families live here. So, there is nothing to be surprised about. This is usual, in villages. It's an only old house in the village. Ratnaji's mother sold it to her cousin sister. She wanted to renovate it but she is lack of money.

Arnav sighed in relief. He has no suspect about the house because, the feeling which he felt there could not be wrong. But he wanted to back check their intention. Sonu and Monu suddenly came for his help. It may be a coincidence or may not be. He just wants to know that they are trustworthy.

Arnav: I'm going to buy the house.

Pandit: Ohh... that's nice to hear. Devi Matha's blessings will be with you.

Pandit gave them Prasad.

Khushi: Arnavji... shall I sit here for a while?

Arnav nodded yes. He dialed Aman.

Aman: Hi, ASR...

Arnav: is everything fine?

Aman: Yeah... our men are around Malik residence watching and tracing Asha's phone.

Arnav: Anything wired?

Aman: Yeah, her focus is on your reception. She hired men to kill Khushi.

Arnav (gritting his teeth): What the...

Aman: They are under our radar.

Arnav: They should not even move a bit. Be careful. It's a matter of Khushi.

He faced a tough time not to shout.

Aman: They won't. I will take care of them but what about Asha?

Arnav: Let her think that everything is happening as per her plan. When she came out of MR take her to our place.

Aman: Done. And... ASR....

Arnav: Yeah...

Aman: Our men are there.

Arnav: You told me.

Aman: I'm talking about the village.

Arnav: Means?

Aman: I sent our men for your protection. They are following you.

Arnav: Whaaat!

Aman: It's my duty...

Arnav: But they didn't help me when my car tyre got punctured.

Aman(chuckling): Actually, they told me about it. It's me, who stopped them.

Arnav: What the hell...?

Aman: ASR, enjoy every phase of life. See, you got help from an unexpected person and they led you to your mother's house. You should thank me for not letting our men help you.

Arnav: After reaching India, you became crazy...

Aman: Not more than you ASR...

Arnav(laughing): Come to the village tomorrow morning.

Aman: For the house registration?

Arnav: Smart...

Aman: Yeah, I will be there. I have sent a cooler and also a mattress to the village... you need it there... tonight.

Arnav smiled, looking at Khushi from the corner of his eyes.

Arnav: When did you send it?

Aman: When I got to know you reached your mother's house.

Arnav: you became over smart too...

Aman: It's a matter of your mother after all...

Arnav: I really like your smartness, buddy.

Aman: I'm honored, dude.

They laughed.

They disconnected the call. Arnav looked down where a few men were sitting in the car, looking at the temple. Arnav rolled his eyes. He sat beside Khushi.

Khushi: This place is so pleasant.

Arnav: If you like this place, we will come tomorrow. Now, let's go.

Khushi: Tomorrow? Really? Will you bring me from Delhi tomorrow too?

She asked bewildered.

Arnav: Not from Delhi... but from my mom's house.

Khushi: Means?

Arnav: We are going to stay here. Tomorrow, after completing the registration, we will leave.

Khushi (thinking deep): Mmm...

He must have forgotten about their first night after seeing his mother's house, she supposed.

Arnav: Let's go. I'm tired.

Khushi nodded yes.

When they reached the house, Khushi got stuck, seeing a new cooler and a mattress been kept. Two men were also waiting there. She looked at Arnav questioningly, frowning.

Arnav opened the door.

Arnav: Keep it inside.

They nodded ok.

Man: This is also Aman sir sent for you.

They gave a bag and arranged the mattress and cooler.

Khushi(looking at the bag): Arnavji... it's our dinner.

Arnav: Nothing more than dinner?

Khushi: Sweets, fruits, and your medicine. But you don't eat sweets...?

Arnav smirked at her.

Arnav: But you...

Khushi: Let's eat dinner. (thinking something) when did you ask Amanji all this?

Arnav: I didn't.

Khushi: He himself sent it to us?

Arnav nodded yes.

Khushi: But, how did he know we are going to stay here?

Arnav laughed not answering.

Khushi: you are beyond my reach.

She huffed.

Arnav (taking steps towards her): Who said....? I'm always reachable to you...

Within a few steps, she was in his arms circle.

Khushi: Arrrrrnavjiii...

Arnav: Mmm?

Khushi: Ohhh....

Arnav: Do you forget? Today is our first night.

Khushi looked t him bewildered. Doesn't he forget it?

Arnav(huskily): In my mother's place.

Khushi: Are you...

Arnav: Damn sure...

To be continued...

Hearty Feeling

Khushi: Let's eat dinner first...

She tried to take a bag. Arnav held her hand.

Arnav: I'm not in the mood to have dinner.

Khushi: Why?

Arnav: Don't my eyes say what I want to eat?

His eyes were on her lips while saying that. Actually, Khushi didn'texpect that Arnav will be taking his words into action.