Chapter 23

Chapter 18:

Next day - @ AR ...

Affection, Anger, Anxiety, Desire, Excitement, Fear, Frustration, Jealousy, Passion '. so many emotions making Khushi hell confused. She had never felt so many emotions at the same time and the reason for this is only one person '.. Arnav Singh Raizada.

She is affected by his presence '. YES

She likes him '. YES

She desires him '. YES

She feels jealous one some other woman gets close to him '. YES

She gets angry when he act arrogant and yell '. YES

She gets frustrated when at one time he is so passionate and the next he is rude to her '. YES

These all are confusing her, she knows that she is falling for him; she knows that she wants him. But his behavior is making her anxious. She doesn't know what he wants or what he thinks. She knows that somewhere he is attracted towards her but how strong that attraction is she does not know. She has seen his pictures with different models in newspaper and magazine in the past. She got the idea that he doesn't remain in a relationship for long, which means he is not even serious for a commitment. And Khushi doesn't want to be one of those women; she doesn't want to be considered just as a fling. She respects every relation and she knew there will be no future for her with Arnav.

Her parents wanted her to get married with a good loving and caring person, obviously the person who is traditional, cultural and above all believe or respect relations. And Arnav is not that person, he is not traditional or cultural and he doesn't believe in GOD or relations. So how can she take a step towards him and start a relationship which will have no result ' no future. Her mind and heart were battling with each other to come to some conclusion but it seems that it wasn't going happen. At one side her desire for him, the new found emotion of passion is pushing her towards him and on the other hand her values were stopping her to go further. She doesn't know which side is stronger. She was hell confuse and her confusion is making her more frustrated.

She felt someone was shaking her shoulders; she looked up to see the worried face of NK.

"What..?", Khushi asked in confusion. "That's what I was asking you? .. what happened? .. I have been calling you from past 5 minutes' you are not answering your fone. That's why I came up here and now you are all lost .. you didn't even responded when I called your name? ' are you alright? ' is there something wrong?", NK asked in a worried voice.

"No '. (Khushi lightly shakes her head) ' no ' everything is fine '. Why were you calling me?", Khushi said.

"Well Its lunch time ' I thought we could go out '", NK said with a smile. Khushi nods her head ' "yeah lets go ' I too need to go out", Khushi while standing and then grabs her bag and move towards stairs with NK.

Khushi couldn't believe that it was already lunch time, she was so lost in her inner thoughts that she lost track of time. And she hasn't done any work too. She went out of office with NK, she first thought to discuss her confusion with NK but then drop the idea thinking that first she has to be sure what she wants. But she wasn't coming to any decision so she thought to do what she always do when she is confuse and that is ignore the object of confusion.

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The week pass by in the same resolve, Khushi had never tried so hard with her feelings in her life ever before, which she was doing now-a-days. She kept herself busy in the work. She will come early to the office near 8.00am and arrange Arnav's cabin before his arrival, she only goes to Arnav to hand him his schedule for the day in the morning or assists him to the meetings, rest she kept herself to her desk. She will send peon to give him his coffee, checks to sign, report to study and other things to approve.

On the other hand Arnav was going through the same turmoil. He was aware of her ignorance routine, but he didn't say anything but he admits that it was making him irritated. He was becoming use to her presence around him which is not good for him. He didn't want to give false hopes to her. But he also couldn't keep his feelings away when it comes to Khushi. Whenever she is around, his heart lurches just to hold her in his arms ' just to feel her. And while controlling his emotions he ended up yelling on her. His focus was slowly diverting from his work towards Khushi. He has to stop this, maybe he can try her formula ' ignorance at its best.

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Khushi spend the whole Saturday with NK, apparently he was being lazy at arranging his apartment. When she went to his apartment to give him breakfast in the morning, she saw the disheveled condition of it. Then the rest of the day she made NK help her in arranging his stuff in the apartment. When the evening arrives she was tired and didn't have the strength to cook for him so she asked him to come to her apartment for dinner, as she had some leftover food from yesterday. She went to her bed and lay down. She picks up her fone to set the alarm, and she saw she had 2 miss calls and 1 msg. She check the call log, the missed call were from Anjali and the message also.

"Hey Khushi ' where have you gone yaar? You didn't come to meet me nor you picking your cell?"

She smack her forehead, she was so busy with NK that she didn't get the time to check her cell. She looked at the time, it was past 11.30.

Anjali ji must have slept, she thought. She decided to call her tomorrow or go to orphanage to meet her.

She turns towards her right on bed; she took her OM locket out twisting it in her hand. She closes her eyes and feels peace seeping through her entire being. She saw the pair of brown eyes, a smile spread on her lips. Whenever she felt uneasy while trying to sleep, she always thought of those brown eyes assuring her that everything will be alright.

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Sunday - Noon

Khushi spend the morning in cleaning her apartment, washing her clothes and making food. She made some extra food for NK. It was noon time now, after lunch with NK she thought to visit the Orphanage. NK came along with her as he wanted to see the Orphanage and also he wanted to donate some money.

Soon they reach the orphanage, they went ahead. NK went to the office section to deposit the money while Khushi went to awn side to see if she can spot Anjali. Khushi didn't reply her message nor did she call her back because she wanted to surprise her in person. She found Anjali near the swing playing with kids. Khushi went to her; when she came near Anjali too saw her.

"Hello Anjali ji' how are you?", Khushi asked with a big smile. Anjali feel happy seeing Khushi there but then she remembers how she didn't call her back nor message her. So her face turns into a stern expression. "I don't wana talk to you", Anjali said in stern manner. "Now you got the time for me".

"Sorry Anjaliji ' please naraz mut huye (please don't be upset)' I got so busy due to office work that I didn't get the time to meet you", Khushi said in an apologetic manner.

"Ohh busy? ' So much busy that you didn't even got a minute to message me ' I was busy too with my work but still I called and message you", Anjali said little bit angry and then turn her face away from Khushi. Khushi didn't like it a bit although she never liked if someone is displease or offended with her.

Khushi went infront of Anjali and grabs her arm, "Anjali ji ' I am so sorry ' please forgive me ' I won't do it again", Khushi said in hurried tone. But Anjali didn't say anything and move her face sideways. Khushi try to gain her attention, "Please ' please Anjali ji '. Look I hold my ears (khushi holds her ears) I am really very sorry", said Khushi while making a cute puppy dog face. Anjali couldn't help but smile at her gesture.

"Ok ' I forgive you 'but only on one condition (Anjali pointed her index finger towards khushi) ' that you are coming home with me today", said Anjali with no nonsense tone.

Shantivan? Yani laad governer k gher ' wahan to wo bhi hongey ' (means laad governor's house ' he will also be there), thought Khushi '

"No Anjali ji .. I cant ' I come here with my friend ", Khushi said.

"So ' bring your friend with you as well", Anjali said quickly.

"No ' but ' what will he do there ' he don't know you guys '", Khushi tried to deny.

"well no worries, we will get to know each other ' plus you know Arush is missing you also", said Anjali ' she knew Khushi won't deny now.

Arush ,, Khushi thought ' she misses him too. "Ok I will come", Khushi agreed. Anjali become happy.

"Ok so it's done ' by the way where is your friend?", Anjali asked. Khushi look here and there if she can spot NK "Well he went to office section to donate some money", Khushi told Anjali while taking her cell out of bag so she could give him a call. "Oh how generous of him", Anjali said ' "wait ' he ' I thought your friend means she", Anjali asked while remembering.

"No its he ' he is my best friend ' we have known each other since 4 years ' he is simply the best", said Khushi proudly and then make a call to NK '

"hey where are you?" asked Khushi while hearing a "Khushi" from NK.

"well I am looking for you ' this place is biiiggg man ' I think I am lost here somewhere", NK said.

Khushi smack her forhead, "Pagal '. Come to the front ' I am there in lawn on left side", said Khushi and cut the call hearing an OK from NK.

Soon NK was there, he saw Khushi standing with a pretty lady wearing a light blue churidar and kurta her hair in a ponytail.

"Hello ..", said NK while giving her his most charming smile. Khushi new that smile' which he mostly use to impress or flirt with a girl.

"Hello", Anjali replied while smiling. "I am NK ' (Anjali raise her eyebrows at that) ' oh I mean my name is Nikhil Khurana ' but everybody call me NK in short", NK said still smiling extend her hand for shake.

"Hello NK .. I am Anjali", Anjali said returning a smile and shaking her hand with NK.

"Singh Raizada", Khushi said completing her name while smiling mischievously.

"Whaat ..", NK asked in confusion. "Anjali Singh Raizada ' her full name NK", Khushi said eyeing NK.

Anjali Singh Raizada ' that means ASR's sister, thought NK ' oh shit ' he takes his hand back quick and give a sheepish grin ' "Oh so you are ASR's sister", said NK ' now he remembers that Khushi told him that she made friends with Anjali whom she met in orphanage and she happened to be Arnav's sister.

Damn ' how did it slip my mind ' good Khushi said it otherwise I would have asked her out ' thought NK while running his hand on his forehead.

Khushi was grinning seeing him all fluster, she knew what was going on his mind.

"yeah I am ASR's sister (Anjali rolls her eyes) I don't know what chottey had done that people get scared of him", said Anjali.

"well you should asked him that Anjali ji .. he is always grumpy and moody", said Khushi.

"So Khushi told me you two are best friends" said Anjali while looking at NK.

"Oh yeah '(NK went to Khushi and put his arm around her shoulder) ' we are BEST BESTEST friends", said NK giving a big smile.

"Oh ' really ' so any chance of ' ahem", said Anjali while nudging Khushi's arm.

"Oh no no ..", Khushi and NK both said at the same time.

"Just friends", said Khushi ' "yeah ' we are just friends ' but people often take us as a couple", NK winked at Khushi, and Khushi smack his chest at that.

"Oh 'OK", said Anjali ' she deliberately had said that as she wanted to know if they had something more than friendship ' but it seems like its not.

The rest of the day passed by spending time with kids, playing and telling them stories. Anjali had a great time with NK and Khushi. She found NK a very jolly person and the way he was with Khushi its shows that he really care about her. Anjali really liked their friendly bond. Soon it was time to go.

"NK you also come ' have dinner with us", Anjali said looking at NK.

"Dinner .. where?", asked NK getting all excited as he was a real foody. "Gher .. aur kahan(home ' where else)", Anjali said.

"Oh .. gher", said NK thinking of food ' wait ' gher ?? .. means ASR k gher '.(NK mind started to work coming out of food dreams) ' oh teri ' thought NK ' his expression soon changed into scared one.

"NOOO" ' he said quickly a bit loudly ' Anjali and Khushi who were about to sit in the car got startled at his voice. "What happened?", Anjali asked. "umm mm ' I just remember I had to go somewhere .. sorry cant join for dinner", NK said while keeping an innocent face.

"oh ok .. no problem", said Anjali ' "But I thought you will drop me home", said Khushi ' she clearly didn't want Arnav to drop her home. "OH no worries, when you get free call me I will pick you up." Said NK ' who knows they will get some time to spend ' they clearly need to sort out their feeling ' Khushi didn't tell him so it doesn't measn he couldn't figure it out that what she was going through ' if Khushi understood him widout being NK mention anything then NK can understand his friend too. With that thought NK wave goodbye to both and went away. Anjali and Khushi moves towards Shantivan.

Evening 7pm ' RM

When Khushi move into the house through the front door after Anjali she felt the same tingling feeling inside her when the first time she entered the house. A cool breeze flew by her, she closes her eyes and instantly the image of Arnav's face came into her mind '.

Arnav who was sitting on recliner in his room, typing something on laptop stopped in the middle when he felt a cool breeze flew by him. The tingling feeling crept inside him '. Instantly a word name escape through his lips '.KHUSHI ' !!!

ARNAVJI ' at the same moment his name escapes her lips. She knew that Arnav was at home, its like she can sense his presence in the atmosphere. She slowly move ahead looking here and there if she can spot him but she can only see Maami ji sitting with Nani in the living room, both were engage in some discussion.

Khushi is here?, his mind says ' to confirm it he get up from the recliner and move out of his room.

Khushi went to Maamiji and greets her, "Namaste Auntyji", Khushi said and bends to touch her feet.

"hello hi bitya ' sstey happy alwaajz. (stay happy always)", Maamiji said while putting her hand on Khushi's head. Khushi giver her a wide smile and move towards Nani, "Namaste Naniji", said Khushi and bed to touch her feet ' but Nani didn't put her hand on Khushi's head. Khushi was taken aback by this and looked at her, but Nani was facing away from her.

"Anjali Bitya keh dijiy inse k hum inse koi baat nahi kerni hai (Anjali dear please tell her that I don't want to talk to her)", Nani said in a stern tone. Khushi nervously looked towards Anjali, who gave Khushi a small smile saying, "Yup she is too'". Khushi understood that Nani is also displeased with her.

"Naniji, kia hua ' humse koi galti ho gayi kia? (Nanji ' what happened .. did I made some mistake?)", asked Khushi a bit sadly.

Nani fully turned away from her , "Ap ne humse kia hua apna wada tora ' Ap keh rahi k ap hum se milne ayein gi lakin fatey se ziada hui gava ' ap milne nahi ayi (you broke the promise you made with me ' you said you will come to meet me but its been more than a week and you didn't come to meet me)", said Nani in a very strict tone.

"Naniji please ' humein maaf kerdijiye (forgive me please).. (Khushi crouch down on the floor infront of nani helding her knees) ' hum kaam mein itney busy they k waqt hi nahi mila ' Naniji please humse naraz na huye (I was so busy in work that I didn't get the time'Naniji please don't be upset with me)", said Khushi, she literally liked Nani a lot as she make her remember her grandmother and in a way Khushi had gotten fond of Nani and she can't have her upset with her.

But Nani didn't say anything nor she looked down at Khushi ' Khushi held her ears and said with an innocent voice, "dekhiye Naniji hum kaan pakaertey hein ainda aisa nahi karaingey ,, hum please naraz na huye ' ap humein saza de djiye but please naraz na huye na (See Naniji I am holding my ears, I wont do it again .. please don't be upset with me ' you can give punishment but please don't be upset with me)", Khushi said in a more sad tone.

Now Nani looked down at Khushi who was holding her ears and waiting for her punishment, Nani couldn't help but smile at her cute gesture and she still keep her stern tone, "thek ha hum ap ko ik hi sharat per maaf karaingey (ok . I will forgive you only on one condition)" ' "Ji Nani ji jo ap bolein gi (yes Naniji whatever you say)", Khushi said quickly.

"yeh k ap hum se milne aya karaingey ' bus humne aur koi bahana nahi sunna, kaam ka toh bilkul bhi nahi (that you will come to meet me and I don't want to hear any excuse .. not at all excuse of work)", said Nani ' Khushi nods her head still holding her ears "ji Naniji .. promise", said Khushi.

"yeh hui na baat (that's the thing)", said Nani and extend her arms towards Khushi, and Khushi happily went into the welcoming arms of Nani. "Hamesha Khushi rehye bitya(Always be happy dear)", said Nani while putting her one hand on Khushi's head. Khushi was feeling overwhelmed at Nani's gesture and her eyes get moist seeing the love emanating from the elderly womam.

All this didn't get unnoticed by the person who was standing at start of the stair, a small smile was playing on Arnav lips seeing his Nani hugging Khushi with so much love. Khushi felt someone watching her and she slowly broke the hug and turn her face towards the stair and saw Arnav standing there looking at her, their gaze held each other for few secs when Arnav quickly change his posture say loudly, "Hari Prakash". Anjali who heard that comes to the stair and asked, "what happened chottey? Do you need anything?". "yeah di ' I need coffee" said Anrav ' "ok you go I will send Hari Prakash with your coffee", said Anjali and move towards kitchen. Arnav turns towards his room, just turning his head once towards Khushi, who also looked up at him the same time.

Just then Nanny came climbing down the stairs with an irritated Arush in her arms who was making a crying sound; Khushi looked up and saw Arush her face immediate lit up.

"Arush", she a bit loudly with happy tone and went towards stairs, Nanny reach the bottom of stairs, Arush who saw Khushi coming towards him, he quickly extended his arms towards her saying, "Khuuyiii", in a crying tone. Khushi picked Arush in her arms and give him a peck on his cheeks and went to sit beside Maamji.

"Mam, he isn't getting any sleep and he isn't drinking his milk", Nanny said in a worried tone while showing the milk bottle to Nani.

"its ok , shobahji ' give me that bottle", Khushi said while make Arush sit on her lap as she sit down on the sofa. Shobah give the milk bottle to Khushi.

"app dandey (you are bad)", said Arush while smacking his little hand on Khushi's cheek. "hawww .. kion", said Khushi.

"ap aye nahi mele pass (you didn't come to me)" said Arush while trying to stand up in her lap. "mein nalaz apse (I am upset with you)", Arush said in his baby voice.

"aww mera baby naraz hai (my baby is upset with me) ' ok I am sorry", said while balancing Arush with one hand and she hold her ear with other hand. She thought how many times she has to say sorry as it's like everybody is seem to be upset with her today.

"otey (OK)" Arush said while patting her cheek. "My sweet baby .. I love you", said Khushi and peck his cheek again.

"I 'ii ..loob .you tuu (I love you too)", Arush said smiling wild but then his expression change into irritating one, he grabs his shirt and started to scratch himself. Khushi, Nani and Maami was happy hearing that from Arush. Khushi try to make him lay down in her lap and bring the bottle to his mouth but his push the bottle away with hand and make an irritating voice, "naaa ahhh".

"what happened Arush", Khushi asked but Arush didn't know how to tell her in words as he still find it difficult to express himself. "khuyiii" he said grabbing his shirt again and try to show her that the shirt is irritating him.

Anjali who also came there after making Arnav's coffee saw Arush with Khushi, a smile played on her lips seeing the duo. "What happened Khushi", asked Anjali seeing the irritated Arush.

"I guess his clothes are making him uncomfortable", said Khushi and with that she took his shirt off.

"aahhh.." Arush said with a smile. "baby ko itching ho raha hai..(is it itching to baby)", asked Khushi while scratching her nail very lightly on his skin near the chest. "itchyyy", said Arush while nodding his head.

"we should change his clothes", said Anjali and Khushi nods her head. Khushi stood up with Arush in her arms and his milk bottle in her hand and moves towards Anjali's room. She stop at the stairs and turns toward Anjali, "Anjali ji .. can I go?", Khushi asked her permission if sha can go to her room.

"Khushi .. why are you asking that ' you don't need to .. of course you can go", said Anjali and Khushi smiled at that.

"baby ko abhi change kerwa detey hein .. phir na itchy nahi hogi (we just change the clothes of baby then it wont itch you)" Khushi move up the stairs while talking to Arush and he just keep on patting her cheeks with his small chubby hands.

"in dono ko sath mein daik k bhut acha lagta hai (it feels very good to see both of them together)", said Nani with a smile.

"haan sasuma .. sahi kehat rahey ap ' asan laga hain jaise ' maa baitey hoon (yes mother-in-law you are right ' its seems like they are mother and son), said Maamii. Nani smile and nods her head agreeing with Manorma.

Anjali who heard that thought, is it possible? Can Khushi become his mother?

Meanwhile Khushi takes Arush clothes and diaper too. She gave him a bath and then apply powder of his body and wear him a new diaper. When she was about to put a shirt on him he push it away, "naahh aahhh", he said shaking his head.

Khushi look at him who was looking at her slightly shaking his head, "itchyyy", he said again. "oh ok baby .. no shirt" said Khushi in baby voice to him and show him the shirt and keep it on the bed then she push Arush backwards so that he lay on bed but Arush try to sit up, "naaah aahhh" and puch her hand away. Khushi now understand that he was getting irritated, but what she would do now as he needs to be fed and sleep. She started to think that what can be done ' thats when Anjali came in the room to call her for dinner.

"hmm No Anjali ji I don't feel like eating ' first I have to make my baby (she pick up Arush in her arms) drink his milk then he needs to sleep", said Khushi and stood up.

"Khushi why didn you put clothes on him", asked Anjali when she notice Arush only in his diaper.

"Anjaliji he is getting irritated with the clothes and something else that's why", said Khushi looking at Anjali. "But he will catch cold", said Anjali with worry. "Oh he won't ' my Chottey Singh Raizada is not that weak", said Khushi while moving his arm in a loving manner. "Don't worry Anjali ji he will be fine ... I know what to do", Khushi assure Anjali when she saw the worry expression on her face.

Khushi started to sing a song to him ' (Dil chorale O' chand se Chereh waley ' From moive Dil ka Rishta)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs9m-oz90OI (you can hear the song here)

La La La Laaa '. Heeyyy .. hooo '.

Khushi started to sway left and right with Arush in her arms

Hmmm mmm ' aaahhhaaa'.

She touch her side of the head with Arush's forhead

La La La Laaa La LaLaaa '

While singing she moves towards the big French windows and climb through them towards the pool area.

hmmm ' heeeyyy

Khushi twirl one time swaying a little while Arush look at her with big smile on his face.

Aaahhh hhaaahhhaaa '. She put Arush on the big chair near the pool and crouch down infront of him.

Dil churale '.. she lightly pinches his cheek ... o chand se chehre wale Khushi put her head in his lap and Arush put her hand on her cheek .. Khushi look up at him

Muskurale o chand se chehre wale ' Khushi run her one hand on his cheeks then arms, the other hand holding Arush's milk bottle.

Din rat mai (she points a finger towards herself) tujhse pyar karu (then she points the finger towards him) , par kaise bhala ikrar karu .. she pouts her lips at him ' Arush put his hand on her lips.

Tu naa samjhe meree bekarariya ' Khushi stood up and take Arush in her arms

Dil churale ... she again sway left and right with Arush in her arms swaying him also '. o chand se chehre wale

Muskurale o chand se chehre wale ' she lay Arush in her arms and put his milk bottle in his mouth, this time Arush didn't object but started to drink.

La la laaa laaa '. Khushi sway Arush left right ' hmmm aaah haaa.

Khushi sits on the tiles of the pool holding Arush in her arms, who was in lying position drinking his milk

'''. Mean while Arnav who didn't found Anjali on the dining table move towards her room to call her for dinner. He enter the room and saw Anjali standing at the French windows looking out.

"Di ' appp", Arnav started to say but Anjali quickly turns towards him and said "ssshhh" putting her finger on lips telling him to stop and then look outside. Arnav got confuse and then move towards the windows, that when he saw Khushi trying to sit on pool tiles with Arush in her arms.

Abb toh meree zindaganee hai tujhse '. Khushi caresses Arush hair lovingly '

Aane walee kalkee jawanee hai tujhse '. Khushi caresses his arms

Meree chahat kee nishanee hai tujhse '. Khushi caresses his legs and foot.

Meree yado kee kahanee hai tujhse '. Khushi touch his cheeks with her finger

Anjali was smiling with moist eyes seeing the bond between Khushi and Arush, Arnav was shocked looking at the duo, he was speechless but at the same time he was feeling content inside himself.

Maine dekha tujhko mehsus kar ke ' Khushi bends her head and kiss Arush's forhead

Meree sanso kee rawanee hai tujhse '. Khushi touch her forehead with his .. Arush put his hand on her cheek.

Ghum bhulaleee ' Khushi take the bottle as Arush drank the whole milk and put it on the floor.

o chand se chehre wale ' Khushi closes his eyes with her hand and cover him with her dupatta.

Muskurale '. ' Arush yawn and snuggles close to Khushi's chest ' eyes closed.' o chand se chehre wale

Aajhmale '. Khushi slowly sway Arush left and right in her arms '. o chand se chehre wale

Muskurale o chand se chehre walee

Din rat mai tujhse pyar karu '. She lightly started to pat Arush on his back.

Par kaise bhala ikrar karu '. Tu naa samjhe meree bekarariya ' she keeps on patting him lightly.

La la laaa laaa '. Khushi stood up with Arush ' hmmm aaah haaa

Dil churale o chand se chehre wale ' she started to sway again and swaying Arush in her arms too.

Muskurale o chand se chehre wale '. Khushi kiss his forehead ' Arush was asleep now..

Heyyy heeeyy aaahaaa '. Hhmmm heeey aaahaaa ' she slowly lower her tone with each word.

(i only use the part what i needed to show in this scene, plus i also added some from my own)

She turns toward the French windows and her eyes widened seeing Arnav standing there with Anjali. Both stare each other, Anjali look up at Arnav face who was staring at Khushi with astonished expression on his face. Anjali look at Khushi who was too looking at Arnav with surprise expression as she was not expecting Arnav to be here. Anjali thought to break the awkward moment.

"Khushi .. Arush slept?", Anjali asked Khushi. Arnav and Khushi broke the eye contact when they heard Anjali speaking.

"Ji Anjali ji.." Khushi smile while looking down at Arush who was sleeping holding Khushi's kurti in his hand.

"Ok come then ' put him on bed", Anjali said while moving away from the window. Khushi moves towards the window, she saw Arnav moving back too.

"Chottey you go ' we will come for dinner in few minutes", Anjali said to Arnav. "Ok di '", said Arnav while looking at Khushi then turns towards the door. Khushi put Arush on the bed, put the baby blanket on him and arrange the pillows beside him so that he don't fall down.

"wow Khushi ' you have such a beautiful voice..", said Anjali sitting on the bed beside Khushi. Arnav heard that when he move out of the room. He too agrees with his Di.. yeah she has a beautiful voice.

Anjali and Khushi come to dinner after 5 minutes. They sit down and started to eat.

"Arush so gaya bitya? (Has Arush slept)", Mamaji asked while looking at Anjali. "yes Mamji .. all thanks to Khushi here ' you know he was getting all irritated and wasn't sleeping and Khushi here ' sing a song to Arush .. and he slept just like that", said Anjali excitedly

"Really?", asked Akash .. "Ahaan", Anjali nods her head "And she has an amazing voice", she further added. "Anjali ji please .. its nothing like that", Khushi quickly said.

"what more hidden talents do you have Khushiji?", Akash asked with a smile. "I guess many", said Anjali.

"no its nothing like that ' well i remember my mom telling me that when I didnt sleep she use to sing a song to me and then I sleep hearing her voice ' so I thought to do the same", Khushi said going red with all the praising.

"Acha hain na bitya ' lagta hai ap ki awaz ko sun ker Arush so gaya (that's nice bitya ' I guess Arush too slept hearing your voice)", said Nani.

"haan na Nani .. her voice is soothing ' you will know when you will hear her sing", said Anjali.

"Zaroor kion nahi (sure why not)", said Nani.

Dinner got over; Arnav didn't take any part in the conversation. He was getting all more confuse with way his thoughts were going on about Khushi, so he directly went to his room. Khushi had already messaged NK before dinner to pick her so he was on his way to pick her up and will be getting here any minute.

"Ok Naniji I should take leave now ' and I don't worry I will come to meet you", said Khushi while bending down to her blessing. Nani pat her head lovingly. Khushi then take blessings from Mamaji and Mamiji as well.

"Khushiji .. come I will drop you", Akash said looking at Khushi. "oh no .. Nk is coming to pick me up", said Khushi

"NK? ' you mean. .. NK as in our office?" asked Akash. "yeah he is my friend since college days", Khushi said giving a smile.

"Ohh ok .. I didn't know that ' but he is great guy", Akash said. "not to forget hardworking too" he further added. "yup he is", Khushi said proudly. At that moment her cell rang, "he is here.. ok Anjali ji .. Nani ji .. Namastey", Khushi bid goodbye to everyone and went out. NK was waiting outside the main gate ' Khushi went to him and greet him with smile and then they talked all the way to home.

Arnav was lying on his bed the image of Khushi singing with Arush in her arms was still playing in his mind. A small smile appear on his lips they look good together ' Khushi was loving Arush like ' like he was her own son ' Whatt?? Arnav got shocked on his own thoughts ' Khushi and Arush?? Like mother and son?? He stopped at the end of stairs, stunned at direction of his own thoughts. No ' its not possible, he thought again. He is a baby that's why Khushi love him so much ' yeah .. yeah that's it .. nothing more. He gives a conclusion to his own thoughts and close his eyes to sleep .. only to vision the Green eyes '

TO BE CONTINUED ... (dont know when will be next update ... will post as soon as i finish writing next chapter).

PRECAP:

"ASR ' do you want me to book your tickets to some place for tomorrow?", Aman asked looking at Arnav. "why ' what for?", asked Arnav still looking down the file writing something. "umm its 21^st Feburary ' you know Tania's .." Aman stop at her name ' Arnav hand stop at that '

21^st Feb ' the date ring in his head '.

"No ' I will take the chopper" said Arnav and put the pen down. Aman move towards the door ..."umm Aman ..", Arnav called him .. Aman look at him

"I will leave tonight ' can you handle the meetings for 2 days?", Arnav said. "yeah sure ASR ..", said Aman and move out of cabin. Arnav closes his eyes and lean back his head on chair'

21^st Feb '. Its Tania's death Anniversary '..

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yup ... the next chap gona reveal ASR and Tania's marraige and Arnav will remember his past ...

Now guys give me your lovly comments about the update ... i hope the ones who wanted to see Arush are happy with this update 😳