Chapter 27

(thanks to -chamkilli-)

Part 25

(Below scene is inspired from IPKKND)

Anjali pulled out from her brother's embrace and headed towards her room. The family followed her. She is not crying anymore. She WILL NOT cry anymore...for a person like shyam. She slowly opened the cupboard and removed the memories of her ex husband. His shirts, his gifts, and their photos everything was thrown out now. She took the match stick and lighted it and threw it on them. Thus burning all of her memories. Arnav stood beside her and whispered controlling his tears

Arnav: I'm sorry di.

Her eyes snapped out and turned to face her brother. Anjali cupped his face

Anjali: no chote, it's not your mistake so please don't blame yourself..

Arnav: but di...

She pulled out her hands and stood up

Anjali: just lease leave me alone for some time.

Arnav was about to persuade but mami signaled him that anjali really need some space for her now. With a broken heart arnav left the room without glancing at anyone.

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Darkness almost covered the skies. Arnav stood on the pool side with his simple t-shirt and trousers. His fingers curled and pulse fast his head was shooting with a throbbing head ache. He wants to cry but he cannot. He wants to shout but he could not. After his parents death his first responsibility was his di, which he failed. He punched the wall hard with his fists. He failed to give her happiness. He failed to give her love back to her. He failed thing everything which related to her. His heart is bleeding like it was pricked with thorns. His face was shivering with anger and pain. He was about to hit the glass vase when a voice interrupted him

Kushi: arnav ji..

He looked unto her and wiped his tears trying not to show his anguish. As she walked he can feel her near for every step. She pointed the tray and spoke softly

Kushi: aapki davaayi aur khana..

He walked away from their facing the poolside and replied sternly

Arnav: mujhe nahin khaani hai. Please go away from here.

Kushi placed the tray in the nearby table and took slow steps behind him. Currently she had no idea what she is up to. She didn't knew why her heart ached seeing him in distress. She wanted to shout out loud why the same person is being broken again and again? First their parents, and then his love and now his sister's life. Every time he tries to come out he has been stuck again. As she approached his back she just said him one thing

Kushi: dardh chupane se vo kam nahin hosaktha arnav ji

His lips got thinned and breath grew rigid. The pain enveloped like a tornado in his throat. He could not gulp it inside nor pour it out. His legs rooted to the ground and palms tightly fisted. The bulged nerves of anxiousness can be seen on his temples. Tears rolled down from the corner of his eyes. With every drop of tear kushi's heart weighed an extra pound. When tinky was kidnapped, he was there for her. He brought tinky bank. When she cried he consoled, and stood besides her giving her strength. All the happy moments she witnessed of the raizada family has faded away. Only one picture was flashing in her mind that is HIS break down. And she is standing like a helpless piece. What can she do? How should she console him? Her fingers reached her cheeks and she realized she is crying too. Her sight shifted to him. His face was red and shivering. His silent tears were piercing her heart.

Her left hand slowly reached his right hand which was sternly curled and his veins were seen clearly. Her heart beat raced like a horse with rapid fire. HIS eyes shot up at the soft touch of her feathery fingers. His fingers loosened and her fingers held him in the spaces perfectly. He took deep breath controlling his emotions and looked to the other side not wanting to face her.

He heard her choked voice

Kushi: arnav ji..aap please..

Before even she can continue he pulled her towards him and hugged her so tightly that her bones were crushed. She was shocked, zoned, and unable to figure out what is happening. His arms were around her catching tightly and she can feel the wetness on her shoulders which were his tears. Her hands remained lame on the either sides. Tears flushed out from her eyes too. The flash of their first hug reminded of her. She was in his place, seeking for strength. How he wrapped his arms around her soothing her. How he whispered in her ear that all is gonna be okay. How he saved tinky. Tears spilled out. Now he needs it. He needs healing. She did not think of anything else. She did not have the chance too. Her mind and heart are only revolving around him. Should she hug him back? Is it a sin? What is happening? Is she doing something wrong? Is she on the wrong track? But the images how he comforted her flashed again. She reached his back with utter hesitation and slowly rested it. She whispered

Kushi: arnav ji...Please..It's okay.

But his eyes were still closed. The weak and soft body against him is giving him strength. His heart is now at right place, beating at right pace. He held on to her tightly. The feeling of crushed against a man is first time for her.

Kushi: arnav ji, aap..

His eyes shot up wide. NO! he should be doing this. He pulled back and looked at her shocked face. Her face paled and dum. He wiped his tears and stuttered

Arnav: im sorry...I didn't...its not..i mean...im sorry kushi.

With that he barged to his room and shut it loudly also closing the curtains. But she was in the same place. When he pulled out from her she felt some empty feeling. Like some part of her has left her. NO! This is not right. She wiped the tears and headed towards the hall. Tinky was already waiting for her. It was almost 10 pm.

Mami: kushi, how can you go at this time? Stay here tonight.

NO! If she stays here longer, she would do something she shouldn't. Kushi smiled a little and replied

Kushi: no mami ji. I will get some rikshaw. Besides tinky is already there right. Hum manage karengi.

Mami was about to stop her but a firm voice interrupted them

Arnav: I will drop you!

Kushi halted. As he approached her, her heart raced again, sweat beads dropped from her temples. His face is fresh now, at least far better than before, and his intense gaze is fixed on her which made herself conscious. She fixed her gaze to the ground and the flashes of their hug came in front of her eyes.

Tinky: Nannav bhaiyya.. She said with open arms. She is half sleepy as it's very late. Arnav took her into his arms and carried her grabbing the car keys. Kushi took the blessings of mamiji. Nani ji was too weak even to sit on the wheel chair and the events of the day mentally tired her so she remained on the bed.

Kushi silently followed HIM. He passed tinky to her and opened the door for her. She obeyed and sat silently. He settled in the driving seat and zoomed off. He did not dare to see her but her looks were on him and he can feel her gaze piercing him. Kushi was just thinking how he is gonna cope up. How can a person suffer so much? Has she only seen one side of the world? Yes may be, because she knew and grew in a place where she found love, care and grace. She had never been out. People like anjali ji husband do exist? And how is arnav ji coping with all these things? of course she was an orphan, her own family cheated her just like his uncle. But her brought up was entirely different. God gave her so many loving people, loving atmosphere. But what about him? he is being beaten up mentally every time. His parent's death, uncle's betrayal, his hard work, sheetal ji, and the person he loves the most his di.she just couldn't stop starring at him. But his gaze was completely on the road. His hands were dressed, as he hurt himself while breaking the things.

The car stopped with a big jolt. Seeing her confused expression arnav pointed towards the gate

Arnav: we have reached

Kushi frowned and realized they have reached. He opened the door for her and helped her carrying tinky who is already fast asleep. Ramu kaka was waiting for them. While arnav started to leave

Kushi: kaka, you go, I'll be coming. Kaka smiled graciously and made his way to the convent. Arnav was about to go into the seat but stopped by her

Kushi: arnav ji, aap teek toh hai naa.

After a second he turned to her and gave a slight smile. The hug has made them so awkward that they couldn't look at each other. Kushi hesitantly smiled and took her steps to go but he spoke up

Arnav : kushi?

Kushi turned having no idea what he is going to say. after a long gap he took sudden steps towards her and held her both hands in his shocking her

Arnav: thank you..for everything...for being there!

There was nothing around them. The night was dark and the stars twinkled. The murmurings of the wind hit them causing Goosebumps. He smiled at her intently, kushi smiled and withdrew her hands and replied

Kushi: anytime!

After giving her a final glance, he zoomed off. Kushi smiled to herself. Thought their hug disturbed her she felt less burdened that he is fine now. She sighed. Finally anjali ji has been saved and her baby is safe. She silently prayed that she should get another person in life who will love her truly. Recollecting all the events she made her way inside.

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How can he do it? How can he forget everything and hug her like that even after knowing that she is not comfortable with men, that she is NUN. He banged fists to the steering. What if she decides not to meet him again? But one side of him shouted that she won't. He had seen the concern in her eyes. Concern for him. He smiled to his self. He took a deep sigh. Now di. He has to handle her get her out from the trauma. It has taken so much time to make her normal the last time shyam was revealed. But now, it's gonna be more tough than that. Whatever it takes, he WILL get his di BACK

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Esther: oh Jesus! Itna sab kuch hua tha?

Kushi nodded giving massage to Esther's feet. Esther patted her hair while kushi rested on her lap

Kushi: I'm feeling very bad for anjali ji...I couldn't see her crying and broken.

Esther nodded and replied

Esther: don't worry kushi. We should be glad that the evil person is out of her life now. Don't worry, god will give her a good person who will love her with pure heart and also can be a great father for her child. Kushi smiled and nodded

Esther: acha, tell me how is arnav? Is he okay? I know he is pretty protective about anjali.

The flashes of their hug came again, filled in her soul, blood, body and heart. Esther saw the paleness of her face but she waited kushi to reply

Kushi unknowingly began to speak

Kushi: he is much stressed out...I've been watching him since morning. I don't know how he got the courage to reveal this maaji...being a friend to their family I felt very bad seeing anjali ji in that condition. How would he had felt? I saw..*gulps* I saw brokenness in his face, the pain and fury in his eyes. Why does a person have to suffer this much? Why does..

Kushi eyes widened! What is she talking? That too in front of Esther maa ji? She stammered

Kushi: maa ji...meri Mathlab hai ki..i felt

Esther smiled and completed the sentence

Esther: very bad seeing him broken. You could bear to see them in pain. Hain naa kushi?

These words left kushi startled. She lowered her eyes not knowing what to do. Esther caught her chin and made her to face.

Esther: its okay betiya. Even I feel hearing about the incident. Its human emotion. You look stressed out too. Now got o bed

Kushi smiled and left the room. Esther leaned on her chair with the fingers on her temples and muttered

Esther: ive been seeing the changes in you kushi..i just want you to be happy..

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The birds tweeted early in the morning. No one in the raizada house is able to sleep not even a nap. Fear in everyone hearts, how would anjali cope up? What will happen now? Many questions..Arnav sat the whole night outside the room of Anjali's. It was 7am and she did not open her door yet. May be still sleeping, obviously she needs it. Arnav walked to his room and prepared for the shower.

Mami ji felt a little weak but she has to help nani so she did not bother about her health. After a hot shower arnav got ready and was in call with Aman but interrupted by someone's knock on the door. Still in the call he

Arnav: come in !

He was facing his back to the door and heard the knob opened. And the sweetest and cheerful voice wished him

Anjali: good morning chote !!

Surprised with the tone he dropped the Bluetooth and turned and shocked to see his sister giving the cute smile and the tray of coffee in her hands. He rushed to her and freaked out

Arnav: di...you okay? When did you wake up? Why didn't you call me? You okay right?

She smiled cupping his face and calming him. She settled on the bed and made him to sit beside her. She cupped his face again and

Anjali: chote...breath.. * gulps* *sighs* relax chote, you need not panic.

Arnav: but di..

Anjali: I know..* smiling embarrassed* you might have expected another rona dhona scene. But I'm done with this chote. I want to start a new life. So please let's not talk about the incidents which bring pain to our lives. * Teary smiles*

Arnav nodded and hugged her while she wrapped her arms and patted his head.

Arnav: wow!! I didn't expect that you are strong di...I mean...

Anjali hit him playfully and replied

Anjali: I've been bearing you and your ziddi all these years. Of course I'm strong baba.

Both chuckled, his heart is happy now. Seeing his di smiling, it gave him a relief. He knew she is still having that pain at a corner but he had now immense faith that she WILL cope with it.

Anjali: acha chote, u were in an important call, did I disturb?

Arnav: no di, I was just enquiring about any nurse. Mami is also weak , she cant take up all the burden.

Anjali thought for sometime very seriously and replied sternly

Anjali: waise chote, I know someone who is correct person who can take care of nani very well.

Arnav: di whom are you..

Before even he can complete anjali caught him by arm and dragged him

Anjali: chalo...chalo. We have to go now...he stopped her and held her intently and asked her

Arnav: di..aap teek toh hai naa.

She smiled nad replied

Anjali: haan chote..100 % ab chalo...

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The way seemed familiar to him. Where is di taking him? this road is not just familiar, but very very familiar for him. HOPE is in this way, but why is di getting here. As he was clouded by thoughts he heard anjali shouting

Anjali: stop stop!!!

He frowned and shocked to see where his di had brought him

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