Chapter 117
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FINDING KHUSHI
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Anamika frowned as she phoned Ganesh.
"Anamika..." he said.
"I received a call from Khushi. Apparently, Anjali is holding a satsang in her house today evening, and wants us to attend it. She said she would be inviting you..."
"She did. So, would you like to attend it?", Ganesh asked, smiling slightly.
Anamika hesitated. "Khushi said that her family would be attending it. And that there would be no other guests..."
Ganesh waited.
"Maybe we can go..." she said.
"Gaurav...?", Ganesh asked.
"I asked him, but he doesn't want to use a wheelchair. NK is apparently coming over for a game of chess today evening." Anamika explained.
"When shall we leave?", Ganesh asked.
Anamika frowned. "Why should you travel all the way here to get me, and then drive half the way back to the Raizadas?"
"When?", Ganesh asked.
Anamika sighed. "Five, you stubborn, stubborn man."
Ganesh smiled.
The Raizadas and the Guptas were waiting for Anamika & Ganesh. Khushi ran to hug Anamika asHari Prakash opened the door to them. Anjali and Payal followed, with Buaji, Amma, Mami, & Nani bringing up the rear.
ASR, Akash, & Mamaji joined the ladies in greeting the pair and leading them inside.
Anamika looked around. RM was beautifully decorated with flowers and diyas, and the purohit was seated by the havan, examining the materials for the pooja. Thick mats were placed on the ground for the devout, and the ladies led the guests towards the havan.
Payal and Nani sat down near Khushi's Babuji and Amma. Khushi & Anjali made sure that Anamika was seated between them, and Buaji and Mami sat on either sides of Ganesh. Arnav met Akash's anxious eyes, and sat down by Mamaji.
The pooja started.
Khushi whispered to Anamika, "Anamikaji, you have no idea how happy I am that you could join us for the havan."
Anamika smiled at her.
Anjali added, "I was scared you would have some previous appointment."
"I was free today evening." Anamika said.
"And isn't it wonderful that Ganeshji could come too?", Anjali asked.
Khushi did not let Anamika speak. She said, "Ganeshji will cancel any appointment for Anamikaji and Gaurav."
Anamika and Anjali looked at her.
"Aap ko pata he, Anjaliji, Ganeshji thinks the world of Anamikaji and Gaurav."
"Acha?" Anjali played along.
"And Gaurav loves Ganeshji like a father. Is that not correct, Anamikaji?" Khushi asked.
"Yes.", Anamika said.
"How old is Ganeshji?" Anjali asked Anamika.
"Err... he will be 45 this year. In December." Anamika said.
"Is he married?" Anjali asked.
"No.", Anamika said.
"What a pity!" Anjali commented. "He must be so lonely!" she sighed.
Khushi took over. "Ganeshji should be leading a happy life, running after his Chunnu and Munnu and fighting with his wife! Thank God he has you and Gaurav, Anamikaji."
Anamika stared at her, Khushi's words striking her.
The purohit rolled his eyes at Khushi for daring to chatter when the pooja was going on. Khushi placed her forefinger on her sealed lips, and silently promised him that she would be silent.
"Ganesh Bitwaa! Are you married, Nandkisore?" Buaji asked, a smile on her lips.
"Err... no...", Ganesh said.
"Bery good.", Mami said. "Bhy don't you marry our Anamika Bitiyaa?"
Ganesh stared at her multi-coloured eyelids.
"Bechari Anamika Bitiyaa! Cutting and stitching cloth all day! What kind of life is it, Nandkisore?"
"Haan, dressing up other girls as brideswaa when she should be the bridewaa herself!" Mami said.
"Poor Gaurav Bitwaa! Growing up without a father's protection!" Buaji lamented.
Ganesh looked at both ladies with wary eyes.
Arnav took a deep breath. Whether Anamika and Ganesh would deign to step into RM again was debatable.
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