Chapter 1

It's a annual day function of the best school in London. Arnav Singh Raizada was invited as a guest of honor and he had accepted to attend it. He was sitting in front row watching all programs. One little boy running around and managing things for junior KG caught his attention. Now it was his turn to go and present awards for best students in each class. The name list from higher class to lower class.

Anchor - Now its time for the last award of the day but definitely not the least. The best student for Junior KG is ... (The crowd started shouting Aarav...Aarav...Aarav... Arnav was waiting to see the boy who is so famous at such small age and here comes the same little boy of 4 years with a confidence standing at the backstage, waiting for his name to be called...Arnav could literally see himself in him...this also brought a smile on his face after 5 years) Yes you all are right it Aarav. (The boy came and took the trophy from Arnav's hand and showed to the crowd. Shook hands with Arnav) This ends today's annualy day fuction. Meet you all next year...have a nice evening (Now the curtains drop and everyone disperse)

Arnav see that Aarav was sitting alone waiting for someone. He goes near him and sits beside Aarav

Arnav - Congrats Aarav

Aarav - Thanks Papa

Arnav - Papa???

Aarav - Yeah...

Arnav - Are you making fun of me??

Aarav - No.

Arnav - Then why are you calling me Papa.

Aarav - Because you are

Arnav - And who told you this?

Aarav - Mummy (Arnav knew there is something missing and he dint want to shout at a little boy who was innocent)

Arnav - ok where is she? Why is she not here?

Aarav - She is busy in office.

Arnav - Oh...so busy that she dint want to attend your annual day function?

Aarav - she would have come but I denied.

Arnav - And why is that?

Aarav - All students came today with both parents. She would be alone without you and she would get upset. If I knew you were coming I would have got her.

Arnav - Really?? How do you know she would be upset?

Aarav - Last time she came for Parents meeting and she was upset and crying 3 days. She thought I was sleeping but I wasn't.

Arnav - Hmmm... you think so much at this age???

Aarav - Yeah...I want to be smart like you... (Arnav smiles at this innocent sharp kid...but he also wanted know who has filled him with a thought that he is father)

Arnav - That's great...ok Aarav tell me what is your mummy's name?

Aarav - You forgot?? (He pouts) Khushi... (This was the least expected by Arnav...he thinks to himself...Khushi??? she never lies...why has she brought up Aarav saying my son..need to find it)

Arnav - Ahh how can I forget...I was just teasing you..(He picks Aarav and makes him sit on his lap)..Listen Aarav...your mummy is very angry with me..thats why we are not together..now you will be a papa's boy and help me...will you??

Aarav - Sure papa...I will (He kiss Arnav's cheeks)

Arnav - Good boy...don't tell mummy about you meeting me and telling me about her...I need to plan a surprise...

Aarav - Surprise??? To make mummy very happy right??? (Arnav nods) ok papa I wont tell anything to mummy...now you go papa...she will come to pick me anytime...

He jumps down from Arnav's lap and Arnav kisses his cheek and bids a bye...Aarav again sit and wait for his mom...Arnav had hide himself to confirm if it was the same Khushi...After a while Khushi comes..he was seeing her after 5 years...she had gone more lean...she comes to Aarav in a hurry...

Khushi - I am so sorry Aarav...I just dint realize time...

Aarav - Its ok Mummy...the function go over just 5 mins back...no problem...(Khushi smiles and picks his school bag and was about to pick him...) Mom...I can walk myself (he starts walking)

Khushi - I know ...I know...but I just wanted to pick you...you must be tired with all the running around for function...(they were walking now and Arnav silently followed without their notice)

Aarav - You always say I should be strong and independent like papa and do this??? You are not helping me (he folds his hand and fakes his anger...arnav giggles to himself and think...he behaves exactly like me)

Khushi - Your papa became strong and independent after he grew up..not at four...sometime you are too much to handle (She picks him forcefully and walks to the car...puts him on seat...starts driving..Arnav watches the car go and speaks to himself)

Arnav - Did Khushi marry anyone? Why dint she call me?? What is the mystery behind telling Aarav that I am his father...need to find out...

With his contacts around he found out that...Khushi works as a manager in some small company...Stays alone with Aarav as her parents were in India...

Arnav came to Khushi's office to meet her. She had not expected she would face him. Both were sitting in her cabin.

Arnav - So how are you Khushi...??

Khushi - I am fine Arnav...you tell me how are you?? How come in London? How did you find I would be here?? (She was trying to ask general question masking her fear and emotions)

Arnav - Coincidence...why you dint like me coming here?

Khushi - No...I dint mean that way...

Arnav - Hmm...so tell me...how is your life?? Why did you vanish after my graduation party??? You still had 2 years to study...

Khushi - Yeah...I shifted to London...continued here... (She tries smiling)

Arnav - Great...but why dint you keep in touch with me???

Khushi - I mean Arnav...I just got busy in life...

Arnav - Yeah...I can see that... (he smiles sarcastically) being a single mother must really be difficult isn't it??

Khushi - Arnav????

Arnav - Come don't tell me that you are not...

Khushi - How did you get to know???

Arnav - Not here...let go to my hotel room...(She silently followed as she knew him...)

Arnav - Tell me now...

Khushi - You tell me...how did you get to know I am a single mother??

Arnav - That's not the question to be asked...you tell me the reason behind it...rather the person behind it...as far as I see you seem to be unmarried...

Khushi - Why do you want to know??? Its non of your business??

Arnav - Oh really?? (He pulls her arm spinning her towards him) then why the hell did you tell Aarav that I am his father???)

Khushi - You...you met...Aarav? (Arnav nods a yes and explains the happenings in annual day function)..actually I am sorry..you know what..when...I just had to show Aarav someone as a father and I found you to suit it best as you would not create any problems for me...

Arnav - Are you serious Khushi??? You have just used my name without even consulting me...it would affect my reputation too..I am not a ordinary man as you see...(Khushi was struggling to handle this situation)

Khushi - I am sorry...I never thought of this...will speak to Aarav...

Arnav - Before that tell me whose son is Aarav in real...(Khushi looks at him and tells him...he is your son.)

Khushi - I cant tell you...

Arnav - We were best friends Khushi... (thinks you were more than that to me...I was all set to confess but you just vanished)

Khushi - Please Arnav...don't force me...(She gets a call from school that Aarav was injured while playing ) ok I am coming..(turns to Arnav) Aarav is injured in school...I have to go...

Arnav - Let me come with you...(She dint deny...she needed this moral support always which she missed all these years)

They both go to school. Aarav had a wound on his knee and it wasn't major..he was in medical room sleeping with a bandage on knee...Khushi rushes to him...

Khushi - Cant you be careful??? How many times should I say?? (she caress the bandage ...crying)

Aarav - Mummy don't cry always...its just a small wound...I told princy not to call you but she did not listen...(he notices Arnav) Papa...you already gave surprice to mummy???? Uffo...it got spoilt because me?? (he pouts. Arnav comes close sits on other side)

Arnav - No Aarav...I already surprised her...don't worry about that...

Aarav - Yuppie... Papa...we all can be together now???

Arnav - That depends on you mummy (looks at Khushi..)

Khushi - Enough of talking aarav...come lets go home...(She was about to pick him...Arnav stops her)

Arnav - I will get him...sit in the car...

Khushi - I can manage...

Arnav - I just said sit in the car...

He was stern and she knew he was stubborn man...They both get Aarav to Khushi's house and made him sleep...while walking Arnav noticed so many of the pictures on him and Khushi together were on the house wall along with some with Khushi and Aarav...After they come out of room...he again questions Khushi...

Arnav - What is all this Khushi??? (showing pics)

Khushi - Wo...I mean... (He tolerance level broke she starts crying sitting on the sofa. Arnav come and sit next to her...puts his hand on her shoulder)

Arnav - You can tell me Khushi...I will try and help you...(She was crying badly now) Just tell me whats the matter damn it...why are you behaving so wiered?? What is the problem with you Khushi...

Khushi - I am sorry I got you involved in it...

Arnav - That's fine Khushi...but how did it even happen??? I mean you...pregnant...??

Khushi - Shyam...

Arnav - What??... Aarav is Shyam's Son?? (this shocked Arnav...Khushi nods a no...and starts narrating the flashback)

It was the graduation night of Arnav's class and everyone were enjoying the party. Arnav and Khushi had danced for a romantic number and everyone were praising them. Only Shyam was fuming from inside. After the party Khushi had planned to confess Arnav that she loves him and want to officially date him. She was waiting near his car. Shyam comes there.

Shyam - Waiting for Arnav??

Khushi - Yeah (She smiles)

Shyam - Hmmm wait...wait...you guys have very less days to be happy like this... (Khushi's expression changed)

Khushi - What do you mean...

Shyam - He is yet to takeover his father's drowning business and grow it but before that he would be caught in illegal physical relationship with you...chi chi chi...

Khushi - What nonsense...do you even know what you are talking???

Shyam - Very well Khushi...confused??? let me explain...remember you roommate Sheetal took you to a gynecologist when you had severe stomach pain???

Khushi - Yeah...what is wrong in it???

Shyam - Everything...(He laughs devilishly) its was not a normal pain...we had induced it just to get you to hospital...

Khushi - But why??

Shyam - To get you pregnant with Arnav's Child...

Khushi - What????

Shyam - Yeah...wondering how??? ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION...he was a fool he just melted to Sheetal's drama and donated his sperms...thinking that is for Sheetal's sister...now you both are virgin but still you are carrying Arnav's child...here the confirmation from doctor...(He shows the letter and reports from doctor)

Khushi - I ...I...aaam...Preeegnaaant???

Shyam - Yeah...this is enough to ruin Arnav's dreams...he will get into bad fame...his business wont recover and he will come on streets...

Khushi - No I will never let this happen...

Shyam - What will you do? Abort????..dont even think...if you try to abort I will myself make it a big issue and trap Arnav in this ...that would serve my purpose as well...Hmmm and don't think if you just keep quite I will leave this...I will make this a highlight in one or the other way...poor Arnav..poor you (he mocks and goes away)

Khushi - I cant let Arnav suffer for this...and what about my parents...how will I handle this...??? Good (She runs her finger in her hair and thinks of a solution)...yes that's good...the best as of now...(She rushes to her car and drives away)

Arnav - He threatened and you got scared...why dint you discuss this with me Khushi???

Khushi - I dint want to spoil you reputation...

Arnav - We could have got married ...you crazy woman...

Khushi - But...I dint want you to compromise for this situation...

Arnav - You and you stupid thoughts ... I love you Khushi...even that time...(She hugs him)

Khushi - I love you too... I was confused...I dint know what to do...I am sorry ...(he hugs her tight)

Arnav - You are not forgiven...you kept my son away from me...dint allow me to enjoy your pregnancy...so you will be punished...(He pulls back and cups he cheeks and kiss her...after they brole the kiss.)

Khushi - What punishment???

Arnav - That you got to marry me and stay with me all life...(he smiles)

Khushi - I would love to be punished then...(she smiles back and they both hug again)

Arnav came home from office and shouts for Khushi... Aarav comes and gestures to be quite...

Aarav - Papa Shhh...(Arnav wispers)

Arnav - What happened?

Aarav - Doctor uncle said...mummy needs rest...she is sleeping now...I was such a good boy I drank my milk cold today in evening...

Arnav - Aww so sweet...but what happened to her (He picks Aarav and walk towards their room)

Aarav - Mummy fainted..

Arnav - What...(he walks hurriedly and goes to Khushi...puts aarav down...Khushi was still sleeping. He looks at Aarav) Who called doctor?

Aarav - Me...remember you had written emergency numbers for me in telephone book...

Arnav - Good boy...let me call the doctor and find out what is the problem...

Aarav - oh oh papa...there is no problem...I have already asked doctor uncle (Arnav smiles at his son who was talking like a big guy...)

Arnav - What did he say...

Aarav - He told me to thank you...

Arnav - Thank me??? What are you talking aarav...wait let me call him...

Aarav - Arey papa listen...Thanks for giving me a younger sister or brother...(Aarav kisses Arnavs hand)

Arnav - What???

Aarav - That's what uncle said...there is a small baby sister or brother inside mummy's tummy...I will thank her also once she get up...

Arnav - (Mutters to himself) NK...you don't know what to say..what not to say to kids being a doctor...I will kill you.. (To Aarav) ok (Smiles and goes out picking his phone to ask about Khushi's health)

Arnav finished call and came in and see Aarav is sitting with sulk face and Khushi has got up asking what happened to her...Aarav is not speaking to her. She sees Arnav..

Khushi - Arnav what happened to me?? I was just changing Aarav's uniform and I just lost conscious...I am asking him what happened he is not speaking...

Aarav - I am angry with you both...

Arnav - You were all fine till now what happened...

Aarav - I was not fine...I just dint want to show my frustration when you were worried for mummy...

Arnav - Tell me what is your problem now... why are you angry..??(sits next to his son...Khushi also sits)

Aarav - You and Mummy planned to give me sister or brother and dint even tell me??? How bad is that??? (Khushi was surprised and Arnav just nods a yes patting her shoulder...she was happy)

Khushi - You know what Aarav...actually...(she dint know how to explain...looks at Arnav)

Arnav - Its like when you were in mummy's tummy I dint know...did I get angry??? You should be happy Aarav...this is a gift of god...just like you are a gift for us...got is giving you your gift...through us...understood??

Aarav - Yeah...mummy kept me as a surprise for you for 4 years... but I am so lucky I got to know early...(Aarav sounded excited)

Khushi - Yes you are...very very lucky...(She hugs him...Arnav hugs them both)

Arnav - We all are lucky...thanks Khushi...(Kiss her forehead..) we will be a complete family now...

Khushi - Thanks to you Arnav...I want to experience this jounery with you...I so missed you last time...