Chapter 3

Pranav - Fine then... take care (She smiles and leaves. After a while Pranav receives the call from Arnav explaining the details he collected from bank.) What?? the money is not used? Only 2 lac with drawn? Ok fine beta (Cuts the call) is Khushi really Arnav's wife? Or is Arnav feeling this way because he likes her? Either way I am fine with it. I just want Arnav to get married.

Arnav was sitting on his recliner. He seems to be happy after seeing the check of 2 lacs signed by Khushi as she was matured at that time and the account was completely made hers. The check was presented by a lady named Savitri as per the details given by Manager

Arnav - Hmmm I need to find what was Khushi's amma's name... why she gets scared of me nowadays...to be specific since I took her to my room in guest house...I am missing something here...my heart says it is her...she is the one...(Suddenly think of something) why am I beating around the bush...I should ask her childhood pic that would confirm everything. (Pranav comes)

Pranav - Take this ... (Gives the suit packet to Arnav)..

Arnav - What is this papa?

Pranav - Arey ... you asked to design and asking me...(Smiles and looks at the album Arnav had kept. Sits on the bed starts seeing it) Khushi gave it...

Arnav - Oh... the party dress

Pranav - Yeah... (Looking at the pics)... you look so handsome even at the age of 10 Arnav...look at you performing rituals...even I dint do them so nicely...

Arnav - Papa...come on... you know how messy it is right now... Why did you guys listen to Daadi... you should have got Khushi home. (Aarthi also comes with milk glass and listens to this)

Aarthi - Look at him... he is not worried that he had to marry in childhood which is illegal...instead he wanted his wife in home...

Pranav - Yeah he dosent know once wife comes what will happen so he saying like that.

Arnav - Dont try to divert papa... (taking the milk from Aarthi and drinking it) tell me do you know the name of the lady who got Khushi

Pranav - Hmm...whats her name...

Aarthi - Wo...haan.. Savitri... remembered Saasuma talking to her few times... she use to warn her not to let anything know to Khushi and also not let that girl anywhere near our family...

Arnav - So you listened to Daadi and her secret conversation

Aarthi - I was also worried for that girl

Arnav - Ok ok... ma I was kidding...

Pranav - Aarthi... you helped him but he teases you...next time dont give him any answer come lets go...

Aarthi - Yeah... (aarthi moves out and Pranav was leaving)

Arnav - Papa...Savitri is the one drew the 2 lac from that account where we transfer money. The check she presented had Khushi signing it...

Pranav - What?? they drew money... means we have hope..

Arnav - But thats the only transaction...Address given is bank records is old. Phone number is not working... dont know what to do...

Pranav - Dont worry, when you could find this much ... I am sure you will crack this soon (Arnav Smiles)

Arnav - Why did she give you...Anyway I am going tomorrow to see the final arrangement I would have collected myself.

Pranav - She would not be in town...and she wont be there for function...she has a interview to attend (He gets a call).. excuse me...(He moves out)

Arnav - Not attending the function??? But she wanted to see me popping the bubbly... how excited she was..

Arnav and Khushi looking at the announcement area arrangements

Khushi - And her Pranav Sir will announce the agenda

Arnav - Good (Smiles)

Khushi - Sir...shall I ask one thing...

Arnav - Sure Khushi...

Khushi - You shouldnt laugh

Arnav - No tell me...

Khushi - wo...wo...you know when then they win in games and any big party they open the bottle and it will spill all the champagne

Arnav - Oh... popping the bubbly you mean... Khushi you should be know the right phrase to use it will help in your job

Khushi - Yeah sure will keep in mind (She is feeling little awkward for wishing to see such a thing)

Arnav - Actually I never like it much but for you will arrange one... you can see it live

Khushi - Really... thank you ... I would never miss this fucntion ...after all this is my first event management project...

Arnav - She said she would not miss it as its her first event management project...how could she just go. I feel there is something else to it. Let me call her

Khushi spoke to orphanage and has decided to leave from there permanently . She is all confused lying on the bed looking at the wedding pic again.

Khushi - Why did you tell me about this marriage amma... now destiny made me meet him also... but they are very rich amma. I am sure Arnav ji would have chosen his life partner... he would not remember me ... I dont want to get caught and get insulted for coming in their lives again... I remember everything you said about that marriage...it was just a ritual to get rid of their son's horoscope problems...thats the reason they are paying so much money...(tears dwell up...) Why all this is happening with me...I dont have anyone to share this pain...(Sobs...Her phone starts ringing.. She sees that it was Arnav.Picks it) .. Hello...

Arnav - Hi Khushi... Sorry to disturb you at this hour...

Khushi - Its fine Sir...tell me...

Arnav - Actually I needed the suit I gave you for measurement.

Khushi - Oh... I forgot... will get that sent to guest house or office tomorrow

Arnav - Sent?... You wont come in person

Khushi - Actually I had applied for a job and I have a interview out of station

Arnav - Oh ok...fine then. All the best (Khushi was thinking "Ask Khushi...ask it once about the ring atleast you would feel better that you confirmed" Seeing no response Arnav called her again) Khushi...

Khushi - Haan Sir

Arnav - All the best

Khushi - Thanks..

Arnav - Ok then... good night...

Khushi - Sir..wait...I need to ask you something

Arnav - Ask me

Khushi - Wo...wo...what is the K in you ring mean (Arnav was thinking "Thinks so...you are curious...now I am 99% sure it is you" Seeing no response Khushi called him again) Sir...

Arnav - Hmm why do you want to know? (Khushi thinks " See he is smart ... he wont let you know that easily)

Khushi - I was just curious..

Arnav - But its too personal Khushi...since you asked I will share...its the starting letter of the name of a person very important in my life...My wife...I wear it in ring finger where the wedding ring is worn. I thought you would be smart to guess.. (This really hurt Khushi as her only hope was also shattered)

Khushi - So ... youu...are ...marrriiieeed? (She almost shivered...There was silence ...where both had their own thinking)

Khushi thinks.. "See...I was right he is already married...again...he wouldnt remember me...why will he...why should he...I dont know why I felt he is not like others when I saw the ring...the K is his wife's name...not me...Amma was right they would never accept me..even he was not married and would accept me..Pranav Sir..and family...How could I even think like this..."

Arnav just caught he emotion he thinks.."So its you...I am sure its you and you would have got to know when you saw my childhood pic in guesthouse..how could I be so dumb...why dint you ask me...You tried hiding the fact...why... you dint like me or you already have someone in life and confused now. Till I find the truth I would I am not going to let it out to you easily

Arnav - Yeah I am...whats wrong in it?

Khushi - Nothing Sir I just asked...

Arnav - Oh...ok...since I have answered what you asked I have a small question too..what is your amma's name?

Khushi - Savitri... why?

Arnav - Hmm when her name is Savitri why do you have a A in your ring was my thought

Khushi - I mean...actually...that is...(She starts panicking)

Arnav - It was just my thought Khushi...dont worry...sleep now...good night (He chuckles himself)

Khushi - good night Sir... (Keeps the call with a more bigger worry)

Arnav - So its confirmed you are the same Khushi...(smiles) may be you are the weirdest wife who calls her own husband Sir...nevermind...(lays on bed) what did you say...you dont have a surname? You do ...Mrs Khushi Singh Raizada...(Kiss his ring)

Arnav is in orphanage office requesting for Khushi's Child hood pic if any that she could share. He gave a fake reason as they wanted show some tribute for her good work and his creative team needs it...The Warden shared few pics and he said to keep it as a secret.

Arnav - Madam can you share childhood pics of Khushi if there are any.

Warden - But why do you need them.

Arnav - Actually in her first event she has done such a great job so we want have a tribute for her and my creative team was asking if we can find any..

Warden - Oh sure...she was a bright student so there has been many pics at different occasion. (She searched some albums...) you can takes these ...I could find some 5.. there will more but need to search...and there is no much time..

Arnav - Thanks ...These would do...can I take them?? I will get these back in 30 mins

Warden - Sure.. no problem...Just be careful...

Arnav - Sure...I will return them safe... (Smiles and goes out where aperson was waiting for him) Listen get these copied into new pictures and get back the orginals to me here quick

Person - Ok Sir...

Khushi was packing her bag for a stay of 3 days...Arnav comes at the door with a packet...

Arnav - Hello...

Khushi - Sir... you???

Arnav - Yeah me...I was just passing by and wanted to wish you before you go...

Khushi - Ah...ok... thats nice of you thank you sir... (Arnav's eye fell on the sindoor box which she had kept out to pack...)

Arnav - This seems to be a sindoor box... what will you do with it Khushi?? (He keeps the packet takes the box slightly tilts it ..with a smile keeps it back)

Khushi - Its my

Arnav - Amma's gift ... right?

Khushi - Yeah

Arnav - By the way when are you leaving?

Khushi - At 4 in the evening Sir...

Arnav - Ok 2 PM sharp...meet me in guest house...

Khushi - Sir but...packing

Arnav - I have very discussion to be made with you. I hope you dont want to suffer a big loss for mere interview. And dont worry... I will myself drop you to the place where you want to go...come with the bag

Khushi - Ok...

Arnav - oh I forgot (takes the packet and extends to her) here... its for you.

Khushi - For me???

Arnav - Yes actually I wanted to thank you for making the arrangements so well for my business take over party... its my wife's idea... I am sure you are going to like it...

Khushi - Oh ok...(takes that with a sad face)

Arnav - Actually I wanted surprise but cant hold it...I want you to meet my wife before you go...and she insisted that you should wear this gift selected by her...Fine then see you at guest house...

Khushi - Hmm (Arnav walks out...) oh god why are you testing me like this...

Arnav (thinking) - I know you felt bad...but I dont have choice to make you realize what you are doing would have hurt you forever.

PART-4