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FINDING KHUSHI
Part 43
Section 7
The best-laid plans of mice & men often go awry. In the case of NK, his best-laid plans were sure to go awry.
The men reached Arnav's farmhouse to find it brightly lit, with helpers scurrying around arranging a delicious spread on groaning tables. The bar was manned by a boy who didn't look old enough to drink, and loud music blared from the speakers set strategically in the huge mansion to prevent conversation.
Arnav winced at the sound and looked around. It was going to be a long evening. He thought longingly of Khushi and the fun she must be having at home with the other ladies.
"Nannav, you like the decorations & the arrangements?" NK asked.
Arnav looked at NK's bright and eager face. Gaurav & Akash looked at him expectantly.
Khushi's words about making his family happy echoed through his mind. He smiled bravely. "It looks... fantastic!" he said.
Gaurav turned eagerly to Ganesh, "Papa, you like this?"
Ganesh smiled at him and said, "You have done a great job!"
Gaurav, NK, & Akash beamed.
Ganesh looked at Arnav's pained face and said, smiling "Looks like we are going to have a bachelor party to remember!"
Arnav smiled at him.
Suddenly, there was the sound of many vehicles coming to a halt, and many horns being sounded to announce the arrival of the guests.
NK, Gaurav, Akash, Arnav, & Ganesh went to the doorway to welcome the boys in, only to come to a sudden halt.
"What the!" Arnav swore.
NK's gym buddies had turned up in truckloads, bringing their girlfriends and dates with them. NK looked horrified as girls in short dresses and shorter skirts began pouring into the house.
"Vishal! I said no girls!" NK tried to reason with the all-brawn-and-no brain Vishal, his face pale.
"You did? I thought you meant me to bring girls!" Vishal smiled happily. "I called Bunty, and he called Pooja and Sharon. They called Shefali and Rasna, and they called..."
NK wiped the sweat off his forehead. He turned to look at a furious Nannav and an exasperated Ganesh. Gaurav & Akash stared at the hordes crowding around the bar with wide eyes.
"NK!" a pal from his gym hollered. "You are going to love Nisha!"
NK scratched his head. Who was that? He stole a look at the pale faces of Arnav & Ganesh, and said weakly, "They... they have all come to help you celebrate your wedding..."
Then came the sound of horns blaring. The hosts looked out to see truckloads of girls and boys making their way in to the farmhouse, looking around at the decorations appreciatively.
"Where is the beer, NK?" asked one of his friends.
"Has the DJ reached yet?" asked another.
NK swallowed. Akash & Gaurav looked at each other, their faces reflecting their horror.
Khushi pushed a golgappe into Anamikaji's mouth, and laughed to see her struggling to swallow it. She turned to Anjali and said, "If only Arnavji were here! It would have been so much fun!"
Anjali frowned slightly. "Where did Chotey and the boys vanish off to? NK Bhai just said that they are dining out."
Payal sighed.
Khushi smiled happily. "Nanheji arranged a stag party for Arnavji & Ganeshji. Gaurav & Jiju are accompanying them."
Anjali paled. "A stag party?"
"Ji. As though we are deer!" Khushi laughed.
"You don't mind, Khushiji? Anjali asked softly.
"Mind? Why should I mind?" Khushi asked, smiling away.
Anjali looked at Payal and Anamika.
"You don't mind that wannabe models and Bollywood starlets and girls out for a good time will be flirting with your Arnavji?" Anjali asked bluntly.
Khushi looked at her uncomprehendingly.
"Haan, Khushi. How could you let NK Bhai arrange a party like this?" Payal asked.
"But... but..." Khushi whispered.
"But?" Payal asked.
"Nanheji said that he has not invited any girl." Khushi said, praying desperately that she had not made a huge mistake.
Anjali, Payal, & Anamika smiled. "And you believed him?" Anjali asked.
Khushi's eyes filled with tears. "Arnavji didn't want to go. I... I forced him to..."
"Khushi, tum bhi na!" Payal sighed.
Anjali & Anamika smiled at Khushi's regret, shaking their heads over her folly.
Arnav & Ganesh watched as a girl in a low-cut red gown got on to a table with the help of willing male arms and started singing,
Raat mein hi jaagte hain
Yeh gunaahon ke ghar...
Yeh gunaahon ke ghar...
Arnav & Ganesh looked at each other. Akash shut his eyes and put down his drink. Hell was going to break loose any moment if he knew his Bhai.
Inki raahein khole baahein
Jo bhi aaye idhar
Aa haa... She spread her arms wide...
Yeh hai gumraahon ka rasta
Muskaanein jhooti hai... She bent to touch the faces of the inebriated boys dancing around her table, making them shout their appreciation.
Pehchanein jhooti hai
Rangeeni hai chhayi
Phir bhi hai tanhaayi...
Boys threw currency notes at her, and fought amongst themselves to get closer to the table on which she was swaying.
Kal inhi galiyon mein
In masli kaliyon mein
Toh yeh dhoom thi...
Arnav glared at NK who was staring at the performance with shocked eyes. Who had hired this performer?
"Like her?" asked a friend.
"Who the...?" NK asked.
"Nisha. The lady of the night! She is very much in demand for stag parties." the boy laughed. "Most grooms give her big tips."
NK swallowed. If Nannav had his way, he would tip the lady of the night over and throw her out of the house! And he would be ably supported by Ganesh. He stole a look at the grim faces of Arnav & Ganesh, and looked away. If Khushiji found out, he was dead meat!
Jo rooh pyaasi hai
Jismein udaasi hai
Woh hai ghoomti...
Sabko talaash wohi
Samjhe ye kaash koi...
Jismein udaasi hai
Woh hai ghoomti...
Sabko talaash wohi
Samjhe ye kaash koi...
The lady signalled her desire to leave her impromptu stage, and many willing male arms helped her down. She landed gracefully on the floor and began walking with slow, purposeful steps towards the grooms, her prey for the night.
Yeh hai gumraahon ka rasta
Muskaanein jhooti hai
Pehchanein jhooti hai
Rangeeni hai chhayi
Phir bhi hai tanhaayi...
Yeh hai gumraahon ka rasta
Muskaanein jhooti hai
Pehchanein jhooti hai
Rangeeni hai chhayi
Phir bhi hai tanhaayi...
She reached Arnav and tried to put her arm around his neck. He stepped back, his fury at having his retreat, his farmhouse turned into a mad house by drunken louts travelling like a spark through his veins. He had never brought any one here. He had hoped to spend his honeymoon here, with Khushi... And then to be propositioned by this...this...
Halke ujaalo mein
Halke andhero mein jo ik raaz hai
Kyu kho gaya hai who...
The lady sidled over to Ganesh and tried to lean against him and rub her body against his, giving him a sample of the skills she was known & paid for.
Kya ho gaya hai ki woh naraaz hai
Aye raat itna bataa, tujhko to hoga pata
Aa haa...
The disgust on Ganesh's face was obvious to even the blind. He stepped away, and the girl lurched, not receiving the prop or the welcome she had expected.
Yeh hai gumraahon ka rasta
Muskaane jhooti hai...
Nisha managed to steady herself with great difficulty, and moved away to more welcoming arms.
Pehchanein jhooti hai
Rangeeni hai chhayi
Phir bhi hai tanhaayi...
As she ended her song, there was loud applause. A scuffle broke out among the boys vying for her favours. NK, Akash, & Gaurav watched their party being ruined, helpless to prevent the disaster and terrified of the reactions of the grooms.
Arnav caught NK by his collar, and hissed, "I want all of them out. In ten minutes."
NK nodded.
"If you need a bouncer, let me know." Ganesh flexed his muscles.
"I am sorry." Gaurav said softly. "We had no idea..."
"Bhai, we didn't hire her. we would never..." Akash gulped.
"I know. But get the whole lot out. NOW. And get the cleaners to scrub the whole house clean." Arnav ordered.
"Yes, Bhai." Akash nodded.
Arnav turned away, fed up of the whole mess, to see Khushi, Anamika, Payal, & his Di standing near the door, watching him & Ganesh.
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