Chapter 12

Khushi – What can I do....you know how stubborn he is...I have tried my best lets she what he says when he comes back.(in mind) you devil to snatch my husband from me and give to that stupid Lavanya how desperate you are.... (But smile hiding her frustration

Doorbell rings. Khushi opens the door. Arnav and Aarav enter the house. Lavanya and Sheetal are excited as they had filled up Ashish's mind with what they needed him to speak.

FLASHBACK AT SCHOOL

Lavanya and Sheetal has come to meet Ashish during lunch break and Arnav is having a close watch on these ladies hiding nearby.

Sheetal – Ashu baby, she is your mom Lavanya..

Ashish – But Papa told my mom is Khushi ma...(Lavanya comes close feeling his cheeks)

Lavanya – No sweetu.... Papa is angry on me ..thats the reason he is telling lie....I am your mom....

Ashish – Then why you left me in ashram all these days? (Arnav chuckles from his hiding place. Lavanya makes sad face and tell some story to convince Ashu.)

Lavanya – Now its all in your hands Ashu...Please don't let your mom down....(Ashu smiles)

Ashish – Don't worry...I will never let my mom down in front of anyone

Sheetal – Great Ashu...so we will leave now...meet you at home...

Ashish – Sure (They both leave and Arnav comes to Ashu)

Arnav – Wow Ashu....you are very smart....

Ashish – Thanks papa...learning from you (They both give hi five)

FLASHBACK ENDS – PRESENT

Khushi – Ashu...go get fresh and come I will bring your snacks (Ashu nods and get to his room. Arnav notices the ladies now)

Arnav – Hi Sheetal....Hello Lav..... long time (comes and gives a side hug....which boosts her confidance)

Lavanya – Just couldn't gather the courage after that day...(Arnav just smiles)

Arnav – That's all right...come sit.....Khushi...get something to eat....

Khushi – Ji... (In mind...ah ah...look at him...don't know what these guys have planned...am I a servant....uhhh and goes to kitchen)

Sheetal – So Arnav what have you decided?

Arnav – Regarding?????

Lavanya – Regarding accepting Ashu.

Arnav – Oh ...that I have already done....he is officially Ashish Singh Raizada now and no one can steal his rights on being my son (Lavanya comes and hugs)

Lavanya – Ohhhhh ASR...I am so happy finally our son is getting what he deserves....you are great ASR....(Khushi comes out with Snacks tray and see this and she fumes instantly and Sheetal gestures Lavanya and she release from Hug)

Sheetal – Khushi, Thanks for accepting Ashu...(Khushi arranges the snacks on tea table and Ashu comes after changing. Lavanya and Sheetal get busy in hogging )

Ashish – Maa.....I am ready...please serve me.. (Khushi puts his fav spring roll piece and he chews it) hmmmmmm yummy... you made? (Khushi nods) Love you maa....(He hugs her. Both ladies are shocked on the bond these two have)

Arnav – So where were we (eats his samosa...) accepting Ashu...

Lavanya – Ya....

Arnav – Hmmm...you are seeing it that he is already part of our family...going to the best school and what else you need?

Sheetal – What about Lav Arnav....even she needs justice...

Arnav – Justice.....hmmmm...Sure we will do what Ashu says.... (Ladies are finally happy to open up this topic)..Ashu

Ashish – ya Papa (Still munching his rolls...comes to Arnav and Khushi is confused on these 2 being so cool)

Arnav – Tell me Ashu your mom needs justice...what should we do....

Ashish – Lets take her on a holiday....only we 3.....

Arnav – Great done deal...sure will do the booking once we select the place tonight.

Ashish – Yay...Papa you are the best...

Lavanya – But ASR...we cant keep roaming places with our son like this....what will the society say.....

Arnav – What will they say...a husband and wife can take their son out and there would be no questions raised....

Sheetal – Oh...Arnav so you will accept Lav as your wife legally? (Khushi is still more confused to see this reaction....She looks at Ashu and he just runs to her and Kisses her and wispers maa...take a chill pill)

Khushi (in mind) – This father and son have planned to make me go mad today...

Khushi (in mind) – This father and son have planned to make me go mad today...

Arnav – Sheetal, you just stay away from this.

Sheetal – What do you mean Arnav

Arnav – I mean what I said...and I don't like a 3rd person talking about my life.

Lav – ASR, She is my friend.....

Arnav – And who are you?

Lav – ASR you just said you will treat me like a wife because of Ashu.....

Arnav – Excuse me......Ashu's mother is already my Wife...don't live in a dream world.....

Lav – Ashu look at your papa.....he is trying to snatch you away from me.

Ashu – Aunty why don't try in Hollywood movies ...you will definitely get an Oscar for such brilliant perfomances...

Sheetal – Ashu...is this the way to talk to your mother

Lav – Don't scold him Sheetal....this lady monster would have filled his ears against me.....(Khushi is staring at Lavanya and throwing draggers)

Ashu – Don't you dare call my mom a monster you chameleon aunty.....

Khushi – Ya...you bloody...chipkali....how dare you (She comes close to Lavanya and pushes her and they start cat fight)

Arnav – Khushi stop it...

Khushi – You stop it....I am fed-up of your dram from evening....uff (She continues fight and pulls Lavanya's hair)

Arnav – Khushi I said stop....

Khushi – No... (Ashu is smiling at his wild mom...Arnav comes and forcefully separates her)

Arnav – Khushi relax....let me handle....

Khushi – What handle.....I am seeing from evening everyone is behaving as they like....what about my feelings....(Arnav smiles as he saw her getting restless and possessive for first time) I am not going to tolerate anything anymore..... (Pushes back Arnav and goes to Lavanya) Hey you....in this whole world you got only my husband to drool at?? I know he is charming...but that dosent mean anyone can be his wife....listen to me carefully.....its been 20 years and if had to cheat on me he could have got around 10 kids like Ashu (Ashu starts giggling and Arnav comes and pulls her aside)

Arnav – Khushi ...what are you speaking....that too infront of Ashu....(Khushi realizes she spoke wrong in her anger...makes an apologetic face)

Khushi – Then what shall I do...

Arnav – Let me handle this....you take Ashu inside room... (Khushi nods and takes Ashu inside their room) Lavanya...just look at this (He plays the Video of the school conversation)

Lavanya – ASR...I mean....

Arnav – Not a word more Lavanya..... I had clearly explained my love towards Khushi the day you confessed your feeling and still you played game? Now that I know everything you don't stand any chance to play this further so you better stay away from my life if you want to stay at peace..... and you (throwing anger towards Sheetal) How dare you posion Khushi's thoughts....

Sheetal – Arnav ...I just wanted Lavanya to get her love....

Arnav – Its my life...and I decide who needs to be loved by me. This is the last warning for you both....next time I see any such maniac stuff from you both I will seriously take legal action.

Lavanya – Sorry ASR...

Arnav – out....just get out of my sight you both....(They both run away from house)

ARSHI ROOM

After dinner all there get into room and Khushi is still grumpy....

Ashish – Ma...sorry....please don't be angry

Khushi – Go....I don't need this sorry and all....your papa always hide things from me...

Arnav – What the....Khushi I should be the one telling this...and anyways everything is settled now...you relax....

Khushi – No I wont....why did you both not share the plan with me...I was so worried...(Hugs Ashish and he kiss her cheeks)

Ashish – Mom....we wanted your real reaction to the situation....

Arnav – Yeah right....did you notice Ashu...your mom was having cat fight...please don't pick up these habbits from her...

Khushi – What??? You called me cat....(Starts sobbing)

Ashish – Papa...that was rude... (Arnav smiles....)

Arnav – Ashu...you go and sleep ...I will handle you mom....

Ashish – ok Papa... (kiss Khushi again) Good night ma....(Jumps off the bed) Good night papa bye... (goes out of the room and Arnav locks the room)

Arnav – Khushi it was a joke...don't make me feel guilty by sobbing like this....

Khushi – You never care about me.... (He join her on bed and hugs from behind)

Arnav – You really think so? (Khushi turns and hugs him)

Khushi – I cant be without you and Ashu

Arnav – Finally.....all this psyco drama had to happen for you to tell this?

Khushi – I was a fool...

Arnav – Shhhh....just learn being little selfish towards us atleast... (Kiss her forehead and she smiles)

Khushi – Are we going out with Ashu really?

Arnav – Yeah....why you don't want to join us? (Khushi did not answer) ok let me call up Lav...she still might be interested... (Khushi tear his tshirt in anger) oh my god...Khushi (he rolls her down on bed leaning on top of her) you are getting so wild day by day....(Khushi shy away now realizing what she did)

Khushi – Wo...I am sorry...I ...was....I mean... (He pecks her lips)

Arnav – Its all ok...I never need tshirt in our room anyways (winks at her and starts kissing her neck and they had a passionate time)

1 YEAR LATER

Khushi has just got the new of her pregnancy from doctor over the call and she is waiting for Arnav to be back.

Khushi - oh...how do I tell him...what he will say....is it too early...oh...I am so confused...

Arnav gets in the room with a grumpy face....

Arnav – Khushi can you get me a cup of coffee...I have a bad headache

Khushi – Han sure... (She gets coffee and He is sipping relaxing himself....but notice she is thinking something)

Arnav – You had something to tell...

Khushi – No....nothing (fiddling with her dupatta) I will get something to eat...

Arnav – Not required Khushi...let me sleep....

Khushi – Ok...(makes a sad face and go out....)

Arnav – Something is fishy let me check later....(he closes eyes and takes a nap.....After a while he gets up feeling all good and spots he wife sitting at poolside lost in some thing) not again...if she is lost that means she is hiding something...(he slowly comes towards her and stands) what is it Khushi....tell me

Khushi – Nothing Arnav ji....dont worry....

Arnav – Cut the crap Khushi....whenever you sit lost like this I get my heart in mouth thinking what it might be and what is running in your head....

Khushi – Ya.... You always think bad about me....baby you just don't listen to your papa's comment..mumma is very good ok...(she feels her tummy)

Arnav – Baby??? Ashu is not here Khushi....just tell it to me right now...

Khushi – Arey what tell me tell me....I am pregnant...that's all....

Arnav – What.... (He has a big smile...) why are you so worried...

Khushi – I did not know how to tell you...(Arnav hugs her)

Arnav – you know what...you are crazy....Thank you I am very happy....now onwards you stop all the non-sense thinking .....Ashu will be very happy knowing this....(cares her head) you need rest....you look exhausted....(Khushi cuddles more)

Khushi – You are very sweet...I am very lucky....

Arnav – So am I....love you .... you make me complete...

And they lived happily everafter