Chapter 54

Whole discussion with Arnav in the office and now with Anjali, Nani a while ago played in her mind as she climbs up the stairs ... and now when Nani had also permit her to be with him ... she won't leave him alone ... she will care him .. love him immensely ... she will never let him feel alone and unloved ... Khushi promise to herself as she came in front of his room ... taking a deep breath ... she went in ...

She roamed her eyes around the room and found it empty, she moves towards the pool side and saw Arnav standing by the pool looking up at the sky. As she taken step from the French door, she saw Arnav's body got stiff and his arms which were folded over his chest got loosen and came down to his sides. She knew that he had sensed her presence ... isn't it the same with her? Yes ... she too sense his presence whenever he is close by ... smiling at the fact she stands beside him.

"I remember my mother told me once that ... when the person whom we love very much leaves us ... they become a star to watch over us ... so actually they don't leave us but they stay inside us, around us to guide us in every step we take", said Khushi as she looked to his face which only shows deep sorrow.

"See there", Khushi pointed to a brighten star ... "that's my mother and beside her is my father ... they are watching over me", said Khushi with a smile and look at Arnav who was also watching the star Khushi had pointed out to him.

"Can my Ma see me Khushi?", asked Arnav in a low whisper. Khushi heart pinched at the pain in his voice.

"Yes she can ... look ... she is there watching over you", said Khushi as she point out another twinkling star.

"Is she happy? ... with me?", asked Arnav again in a low voice.

"No ...", said Khushi and Arnav look at her sad at the response ... "She is proud of you", said Khushi as she held his hand in hers. Arnav look at her feeling a bit relax by her touch.

"She is proud of her son ... the man he had become, achieving heights ... the brother, who protect her sister ... a son, giving wonderful life to his family ... and a good father too", said Khushi.

Arnav was content hearing her until she mention the word "father" ... he jerk his hand away from her and take a step back. Khushi want to ask the matter when Arnav turned and went into his room ... his both hands fisted as he tried to control his anger. The word "father" had reminded him of his own father.

"Arnav ji ...", Khushi called him softly as she too came in the room.

"I hate him Khushi ... I hate him ...", said Arnav gritting his teeth as his mind went back to the bad days where his father use to misbehave with his mother ... even beat him if he protested against him.

"He ruined everything ... Everything ... Me, my childhood ... our family ... and ... and my Ma ... (Arnav turned and look at Khushi ... Khushi breath hitched seeing his red eyes now brimming with tears) she ... she killed herself because of him ... she did suicide when I was 14", said Arnav and tears roll down his cheek.

Khushi couldn't take it any more ... she run to Arnav and hug him tight. In all the time she had known him, be with him ... she had never seen him so vulnerable. He was always strong, focused and dominant. Seeing him broke like this, break her heart too ... tears came in her eyes too as she realized that Arnav was crying holding her tight in his embrace.

She said nothing ... he said nothing ... both just stood in each other embrace seeking peace and warmth. Khushi rub his back ... silently telling him that she is there with him. She wanted to remove his pain ... she wanted to tell him that everything will be alright ... but ... she knows that it will take time ... and she will be there in all this time with him.

"Khushi ... I couldn't do anything to save my Ma ... she was there dying in my arms and I just couldn't do anything", said Arnav painfully his arms still wound around her.

Arnav then told her about his past ... his mom and dad fighting ... his dad misbehaving with his mother in drunken state ... his father caught with other women ... her mother doing suicide ... his father accident ... his uncle betrayal ... his uncle throwing him and his sister out of their own house ... his sister's marriage got broken ... years later... filing a case against his own uncle ... taking his mother's home back from his uncle ... putting him behind jail.

Khushi knew all this from Nani and Anjali but still she didn't stop him ... its better to let it all out ... she knew he will feel some way lighter by taking out all him misery. When he stopped and hiccupped ... Khushi broke the hug ... she cupped his face and wipe the tear shaking her head to him ... telling him not to cry more ... it was hurting her more ... his tears.

Khushi led him to the recliner and made him sit there. She looked around for water ... but didn't find it.

"Arnavji ... I will bring the water", said Khushi and take a step towards door but Arnav grab her hand and pull her towards him.

"Mut jao ...", he said in a painful whisper. Khushi heart went out to him ... how much pain he has stored inside him. Before Khushi could say something she found Arnav hugging her waist ... hiding his face in her stomach. Khushi's hand went around his shoulder hugging him back. She runs her hand through his hair.

"Please Arnavji ... don't cry ... please ..." said Khushi as she run one hand through his hair and other on his back trying to soothe him. She felt his arms tighten around her waist. She could felt his tear wetting her kurti.

"Why she left me Khushi? Why my Ma left me?", said Arnav in agonizing pain and tears flow down from Khushi's eyes.

"Why couldn't she live for me ... didn't she love me that much to live for her son? She took her life for that man who didn't value her ... but ... but she couldn't live for me ... her son ... who needed her, who loved her ... didn't she knew that I would be alone after her ... why she left Khushi ... why", said Arnav as his voice choked with the effort to not cry but today it was not in his control as tears just couldn't stop coming out.

Khushi was stroking his hair to console him but she too couldn't stop her tears seeing him in pain. In that moment she felt anger towards his mother ... he was right ... why his mother didn't think of her children while taking her own life ... she was selfish to end her life to get rid of the misery her husband engulf on her. She should have been courageous enough to live and fight for her children ... but then again not everyone is brave in this world ... people always try to find an easy way to end their problems ... their misery. They don't think that their one step can affect others very badly.

"Shhshhh ... Arnavji ... please don't cry ... Its not like your mother didn't loved you ... it's just that she ... she just couldn't handle the pain anymore ... when the person to whom you have given your life ruin it without thinking ... it becomes impossible to bear that pain ... but I know where ever she is now ... she will be happy and proud to see you", said Khushi through her tears trying to console him all she can. Its becoming difficult for her to see Arnav like this ... her heart was breaking seeing his pain.

After some time Khushi felt his even breathing ... he had stopped crying ... Khushi pull away from him looking down at him ... Arnav look up at her ... Khushi wiped his tears.

"Arnavji ... please don't hurt yourself more by remembering those days ... don't think of those painful memories ... they are gone long back ... think of today ... you have a wonderful family, your sister, brother, Nani and others ... They all love you very much ... and Arush ... your baby ... he loves you too. You have to think about him and his future now. Everything will be fine ... hmmm", said Khushi as she lovingly wipe all the tears from his face and then bend down and place a loving kiss on his forehead. The gesture made Arnav shiver a little.

Over the years he had come to terms with that incident of losing his mother and everything that follows the incident. But somewhere that small boy of 14 years still lived who yearned for a loving touch to soothe away all bad memories and nightmares. He had become strong for his sister and successful to give a great life to his family but still when alone he suffered the aftermath which had left his heart in darkness. He knew his Di and Nani loves him but he couldn't open up to them. Today getting that love from Khushi had bring back that small boy in him again which he had buried long gone. He wanted to feel the love and the care.

He pull down Khushi on his lap, Khushi gasped at the sudden movement but she didn't protest. Arnav touch his forehead with hers ... "Thank you", Arnav whispered slowly.

"For what Arnav ji...?", asked Khushi in confusion.

"Just for being here ... with me", said Arnav as he wound his arms around her.

"where would have I gone when I knew you needed me", said Khushi and Arnav looked at her surprised.

"I will always be here with you", said Khushi assuring him.

"Always?", asked Arnav like a child. Khushi smiled and said "Always".

"Khushi ... I know I am bad at words and my temper is worst ... if I hurt you in future then please understand this ... I would never ... never hurt you intentionally", said Arnav looking in her eyes.

"I know Arnavji", said Khushi.

"if I do ... then please don't go away from me", said Arnav.

"never", said Khushi as she touch his forehead with her.

They stay like this for long when Arnav pull back ... "Khushi ..", he called her softly.

"hmmm", said Khushi.

"Stay with me ... tonight", said Arnav and Khushi pull back getting a bit startled at the request.

Looking at the surprised expression on her face Arnav loosens his grip and then Khushi stood up from his lap. Arnav looked up at her.

"Arnavji ... I ...", Khushi want to say something but Arnav cut her.

"I know Khushi ... its alright ... its ok", said Arnav giving her a light smile and turn his face. Khushi look at him for few seconds then went towards the door.

Listening to the sound of door closing ... Arnav closed his eyes tight ... feeling lost and alone that Khushi had left. He wanted to stop her but couldn't.

He jerked up when he felt a soft touch on his hand. He looked at his hand and got startled seeing Khushi there.

Khushi ... you ...", Arnav wanted to ask, but Khushi shhhshh him. She pulls him up in standing position and then takes him to bed. She made him lay down on bed and then she too came to other side lying beside him. She probed herself up on the elbow and look at him with all the love she has for him.

"Arnavji ... I already told buaji that I would be staying here tonight ... and please no more sadness ... the day is end and please let this misery end too with it", said Khushi and kiss his forehead.

Arnav closed his eyes feeling her soothing touch ... his heart finally at peace knowing that Khushi will be with him now. Khushi then kiss his closed eyes ... his nose and cheeks, one by one and then give a light peck on his lips.

Arnav open his eyes when he felt her lips leaving ... he touch her face and Khushi closed her eyes reveling in the feeling of his touch. With the other hand Arnav pulled Khushi more close to his body and then pulling her face down, he capture her lips in a kiss which he was craving for so long.

Khushi grabs his shirt is a fist around the shoulder as she felt him sucking her lips ... she opens her mouth as his tongue sought permission to explore her sweet mouth, Arnav groaned in pleasure as she try to follow his movement with her tongue ... both tongues sucking and nibbling each other. She follow step to step ... stroke to stroke ... today she wanted to give him all back like he does. Arnav could feel her eagerness in the kiss ... the desire started to build for both of them ... the passion burning them both ... finally after long when they felt light head with shortage of oxygen they broke the kiss. They both breathe heavily ... eyes still close.

Without saying anything Arnav gathers her in his arms ... Khushi snuggle close to his warmth and draped one arm over his stomach and both close their eyes. After a while she could hear his soft snoring. She looks up at his face and found him sleeping peacefully. She adored his face for a while and then gives a light kiss to his chin and dozes off to sleep.

--------------------------- Next Morning - Around 7 am

When Khushi sleep broke she was feeling too much cozy to open her eyes. She snuggle more into the warmth she was receiving and just want to lay like this for hours. As she moves her hand and felt something hard she opens her eyes and gasped as she realized that the warmth was of Arnav's body. She probed up a little to see if Arnav was awake ... but he was still sleeping ... a little pout adored his face. Khushi smile seeing him sleeping like a baby. She traces his cheek with her fingers lightly. She then kisses his forehead lightly. Then with great care she gets up from the bed not wanting to disturb his sleep. For a while she just stood there adoring him ... then left the room.

She was about to go to the guest room to fresh up when she heard footsteps, she turned and shocked a bit to see Anjali standing there with a smile. Anjali came up to her and asked, "Is chottey sleeping?".

Khushi nodded her head and then said, "Anjali ji ... we didn't .. I mean nothing happened ... we were just ...", Khushi wanted to tell her that they just slept ... she didn't want Anjali to think otherwise.

"Stop ...", said Anjali and Khushi looked at her a bit worried.

"Did I asked you anything?", asked Anjali ... Khushi didn't reply but looked at her surprise.

"No ... right .. then why explaining ...", said Anjali and then cupped Khushi's cheek ... "We trust you dear ... and if something did happened so what ... people do loads of stuff when they are in love", said Anjali teasing Khushi ... who just blushed and look down.

"Come I want to show you something", said Anjali and take Khushi to her room. Entering the room Khushi went to the cot and caresses Arush's hair, who was sleeping.

"Here ... look", said Anjali giving Khushi her cell phone. Curious Khushi take the cell and then her eyes got widened seeing the picture ... the one which Anjali took when she found Khushi and Arnav sleeping on same bed with Arush between them.

"This .. how ..", that's only Khushi manage to say. Looking at her fluster expression Anjali giggles and said, "Well I was looking for Arush ... when I didn't find him in your room ... I went to Chottey's room and saw both of you sleeping with Arush ... you guys were looking sooo cute that I couldn't not resist and took a picture ... isn't it adorable", said Anjali taking the cell from Khushi and Khushi no doubht liked the picture very much.

"The reason I show you this is that you don't need to explain me anything related to Arush and Chottey ... I know how much you care about them ... so never explain your actions to me ... and to others as well ... ok because we trust you with them", said Anjali caressing Khushi's hair in a loving manner.

Khushi was so happy knowing that Anjali trust her that much.

"Khushi ... I want to ask you something", said Anjali. "yes Anjali ji ... anything ... you don't need permission ... we are friends first right?", said Khushi with a smile.

"Yeah I know", said Anjali and took Khushi's hand and led her to bed and sit down.

"Did Chottey talked to you about .. about Mama last night", said Anjali in soft voice. Khushi nodded her head sadly.

"How .. how was he? I mean is he ok", asked Anjali.

"Anjali ji (Khushi helds Anjali hand) he was hurt ... yes ... he shared his past with me ... I console him as much as I can ... he is ok now and I am sure he will be better from onwards", said Khushi in an assuring voice.

"I am happy that he shared his pain with you ... it's very hard for him to show what he is feeling. It takes me a lot of effort to take it out of him what he is thinking but he never share his pain or sorrows with me. It had always worries me that he had built a wall around him, not letting anyone in. But now he is opening up to you ... so thank you for being with him", said Anjali holding Khushi's hand.

"Why everyone is thanking me?", said Khushi pouting.

"What? So else said this", said Anjali

"Arnavji of course ... he too thanked me to be with him. Of course I will be with him ... I love him and I cant see him like that", said Khushi and Anjali giggled.

"Wow ... Chottey said thanks to you ... well its progressing faster then I thought", said Anjali and Khushi smile too.

"Did you tell him that you love him", asked Anjali the question which she wanted to ask from long time.

"No ... not yet", said Khushi with a blush.

"Why not ... you should tell him why wasting time", said Anjali.

"I don't know ... whenever I was about to tell him something or other stop me from it ... I don't why but I am not having a good feeling ... it seems that something bad is going to happen", said Khushi with slight worry.

"Don't worry ... whats going to happen ... everything is fine here ... take your time ... but tell him soon ok", said Anjali and went up to check on Arush.

But as it is said that some things should be revealed on their right time ... and Khushi's instinct wasn't wrong ... they have to deal with some bad storms before taking next step in their relationship.

----------------------------- - Around 9.30 am

Arnav stretches his arms when his sleep broke ... he opens his eyes and felt good. Then his mind realizes the reason behind this ... "Khushiii ..." he whisper softly and a smile came up on his face. It was the most peaceful sleep he has in a long time. Then he remembers what happened yesterday and what day is today. Todays was his Mother's birthday and Khushi's real parents death anniversary. He jerk up from the bed and pick up his cell to see the time ... it was 9.37 am.

"Damn ..", said Arnav ... he had slept late ... he never sleep late until and unless he is sick. Even when he tired due to work he always wakes up early as he puts alarm ... thinking of alarm ... why didn't his alarm ring today ... he thought ... but his question was answered by Khushi as he saw that he had a message from Khushi.

Went to Mandir with Anjali ji for pooja ... I switched of the alarm as I didn't want to disturb your sleep ... I hope you're feeling good now.

He smiles as he read her message ... she care so much for him ... with that thought he realizes that Khushi will be going through the same pain as he was going yesterday ... because today was her parents death anniversary ... he wants to be with Khushi today ... thinking that he quickly went to washroom to freshen up ...

---------------------------- @ Orphanage - Around 11 am

Arnav was waiting in the lawn ... his eyes on the entrance. Every year on this day his Di always do the pooja in the temple in the name of their mother and then goes to the orphanage donating money, clothes and also give gifts to the kids. Arnav knew that well that's why he didn't go to the temple and came straight to the orphanage. And he was right ... after 15 minutes or so a car enters the gates which Arnav recognize well as theirs. Soon Anjali and Khushi went out of the car ... Arush was also present in the arms of Khushi. Anjali instruct the driver to take out the packets to give them to the manager. She and Khushi move towards the entrance of building when both got surprise to see Arnav coming their way.

"Chottey ... you here?", asked surprise Anjali.

"wo um ... you always do something on this day so I thought today I do it too ... so I donated the money .. I was waiting to tell you this before i go", said Arnav as his eyes flick over to Khushi who was busy with Arush.

"That's nice of you ...", said Anjali as she cupped his cheek. "tum thek ho naa?", Anjali ask further. Arnav nodded his head.

"um Di .. I also wrote this check ... if you want to give to some other orphanage or NGO", said Arnav as he take out a check from his pocket. Anjali took it with a smile.

Khushi also smile who was also standing there but a few steps behind. "Paapaaa", Arush exclaimed in his baby voice as he saw Arnav ... who in return ruffle his hair and Arush clapped and extend his arms to go Arnav. Khushi gesture Arnav to him .. which he did ... Arush happily tap his chest and was making baby sounds. Doing that some saliva came out of his lips.

"Oh no ...", said Arnav as he dread that it will drop on his suit ... but Khushi had already got tissue in her hand ... so she quickly wipe Arush's lips.

Arnav give a small smile to Khushi who also return it ... Anjali was watching it silently and her heart was swelling with happiness seeing the small family ... she just wish it to be officially soon.

"Khushi its good that Chottey is here ... he will drop you to the office ... you told me that you have to go somewhere so I guess office hi jana hoga", said Anjali as Khushi did told Anjali about it but as Arush wasn't leaving her so Anjali suggest to come to orphanage till then she will try to divert Arush from Khushi.

Khushi wanted to say that she want go temple but didn't said as they were coming from the temple ... Khushi didn't tell Anjali that today is her parents death anniversary as well and she didn't want to tell anyone about it.

Then Anjali remember something, "But you told me that you were on 1 week leave ... so where you wanted to go then?", said Anjali.

"No it ok ... I wanted to visit my parents thats why I took leave .. now I am here so why waste time ... I will go to office", said Khushi with a smile and her eyes flick over to Arnav who was also looking at Khushi intently.

"Di ... I think we should leave ... we will get late", said Arnav as he hand over Arush to Anjali ... Arush made a protesting sound which soon turn into the crying one when he saw both Arnav and Khushi going away. Hearing his crying sound Khushi went back to him and caresses his cheeks and hair telling him not to cry and that his mama will soon come to meet him. After that both Arnav and Khushi left in his car.

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Khushi was staring outside the window ... she wanted to go to temple to hold small pooja for her parents but she couldn't say it to Anjali ... she had never told about this day to anyone and she wanted to keep it that away ... of course with the exception of Arnav ... she looks towards him for a moment ... his focus was on the road ... she sighed and thought that she will go to temple after office hours. That when she notice that they are not going toward the office. The route was different as compare to this one.

"Arnavji ... I think you took a wrong turn ... the office is on left", said Khushi looking at Arnav.

"I know that ...", said Arnav.

"So where are we going then?", asked Khushi ... "Just got some work to finish first", said Arnav giving a glance to her.

Khushi settle back thinking that Arnav must have some work somewhere ... but then after some minutes she got surprise seeing the car stopped in front of a mandir.

Before Khushi could ask Arnav said, "you wanted to do pooja for your parents right ... as you told me what day is today ... so go on", said Arnav and in the last he gesture towards the mandir with his head.

Khushi was surprise and shock at the same time ... she wanted to ask him how did he knows that she wanted to go temple but looking in his eyes she knew that he understands.

"Go on ... I will wait here", said Arnav when Khushi didn't move from her seat.

"But Arnavji it will take time ... you go office ... I will come later", said Khushi as she got more surprised that he would wait for her.

"it ok ... no worries ... you go .. I wait", said Arnav ... when Khushi still didn't move as she was still in her surprise daze... so Arnav called her.

"Khushi ...", said Arnav. "huh ...", said Khushi ... "you wana go or not?", asked Arnav.

"um .. ji ...", said Khushi and went out of the car ... she went towards the stairs of mandir ... she looked back at Arnav, who gesture with his head to go ahead. Khushi turn back and climb up the stairs. Arnav parked his car on the side and waited for Khushi.

He wanted to do much more for her but at the moment he couldn't think of any other thing ... when Anjali mention that Khushi wanted to go somewhere ... Arnav first thought was it would be related to her parents ... after thinking for a while he come on the conclusion that she must wanted to go to mandir ... because neither her adopted parents are here also nothing related to her real parents is there in this city ... He also knew that Khushi didn't tell Anjali about today as well ... that's why he came to mandir so that Khushi could do pooja or whatever she wanted to. Arnav's mind went back to yesterday night ... how Khushi console him and care him ... he wanted to do same for her ... but he also knew that Khushi is bit stronger than him in this matter.

After half an hour or so Khushi climb down the mandir stairs ... she looked around for Arnav and found him standing beside the car on left side ... so she went up to him. Khushi give a smile to him when she came near ... Arnav could see her eyes moisten.

"Tum thek ho", asked Arnav moving closer to him ... Khushi nodded without saying anything. Khushi turn to sit in the car but Arnav hold her hand and pull her closer. Khushi look up in his eyes to guess what he is going to do ... Arnav wound his arm around her and hug her. Khushi gasped a little at the gesture .. she held his waist but didn't hug him properly.

Arnav started to rub her back ... he wanted to console her but didn't knew the words ... Khushi was surprise at first but then later understand what he wanted to do ... so she hug him back properly and tears roll down her eyes ... Hearing her sniffing Arnav hug her tight.

"Shhsshhh Khushi ... I am here ...its ok ...hmmm", said Arnav as he could clearly relate to her pain. After a while Khushi calm down and pull back from the hug.

"I am fine Arnavji ... thank you", said Khushi as she wipe her tears and give a smile to him.

Arnav kiss her hair in return ... then Both sit in the car and drove towards office.

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The rest of the week passed mostly in work for both Arnav and Khushi ... The month of June started and next week VF design team would be coming to Delhi to work with them on the designs and various other stuff related to the fashion event. The design team was instructed to finish their hand drawn sketches so that they can be discussed and then decided on colors and fabrics to use. So Khushi was pretty busy with her work as she wanted her designs to be perfect ... she knew how much this event means to Arnav. She also helped others as much as she can ... although they were experts themselves but still Khushi overlook their designs to see if there is anything left or not. Not only Khushi other were also nervous as well as excited.

On the other hand Arnav was busy with his meetings with sponsors, Marketing and PR team ... as he wanted this event to be on a grant scale ... also Arnav didn't want other people of the fashion industry to know about this event now ... he wanted it to be the surprise element ... this will create more hype and will be good for AR image ... so his PR team was working hard not to leak any info to media or other people.

Both Arnav and Khushi got very little time to spend each other which will be only when Khushi will visit RM after office hours to meet up Arush ... other than that they converse through messages to check on each other. As both have went through the pain of past so they were silently giving each other their personal space to think over things. Khushi was happy that there relationship had reach up a level ... where they had started to understand each other without words.

Meanwhile Nani had called up Buaji for meeting with her ... Buaji was bewilder to know this but never the less agreed. So on Saturday Nani, Anjali along with Arush had come to meet her. Khushi was at office for an impotant designer meeting ... as on Monday the VF team would be coming.

After the initial pleasantries Nani didn't wasted time and talked about Khushi and Arnav. Buaj was surprise ... she did sense something is there between Khushi and Arnav but she didn't say anything as she wanted Khushi to tell her, herself. Buaji replied that she cannot decide on her own as it must be talked first with Khushi's parents. So Nani asked her to call up Khushi's parents so that they can talk about this matter. Nani knew her grandson well that he is slow in these kind of things so finally Nani had decided to take things in her own hands ... Arnav Singh Raizada does need a push, as both Nani and Anjali said.

"Buaji ... Where are you ... I am so hungry", Khushi shouted as soon as she enter her home. She went straight to the kitchen and saw some pakoras near the stove.

"Haye Pakorey ...", Khushi exclaimed happily and hurriedly out one in her mouth ... but before she could savour the taste she felt her ear being pulled.

"Aahhh ahh ... Buaji ...", Khushi hissed in pain.

"Buaji ki bachi ... did you know what have you done?", said Buaji slight in annoyance.

"Buaji now what did I do? ...", said Khushi as she picked the plate and went to living room.

"oye chotro issey ... these are not for you", said Buaji as she take the plate from Khushi.

"Haw ...", Khushi was confuse ... she thought that buaji had made these for her as Buaji know how much she love pakorey.

"first tell me what is going on between you and Arnav bitwa", said Buaji ... Khushi who was trying to take the pakora from the plate got shocked hearing the question.

"ww... haa...tt.", Khushi stammer and Buaji give her a glare to answer her question.

"um wo ... nothing buaji ... he is my boss", said Khushi getting worried why her Buaji is suddenly asking this.

"nothing eh ... then why Devyani ji came here today proposing the rishta for you and Arnav", said Buaji as she give him angry glare.

"She did WHAAAT?", Khushi literally shouted and stood up.

"oyee (Buaji place one hand on her ear) ... why are you shouting", said Buaji irritated.

Nani came here ... she proposed the rishta for her and Arnav ... she then remember the words between her and Nani ... though Khushi as she pace the room worriedly.

"oyee .. sanka devi ... I am asking you something", said Buaji as she came infront of Khushi putting a stop to her pacing.

"Buaji ... I didn't knew that Nani would do this so soon", said Khushi as she sat down and nervously chew her nails as she dread the reaction of Arnav about this thing.

"So there is something between you two haan ... I knew it ... i realize that there is more to you and Anav bitwa when he dropped Arush bitwa here", said buaji.

Khushi looked up worriedly to Buaji, "You didn't tell Amma ... have you?", said Khushi.

Buaji sighed as she watch the worried look on her beloved niece ... no matter how mischievous and irritating Khushi could be but it was the truth that she was the apple of her eyes.

"No .. I didn't but Devyani ji she requested to call your parents here so that she could talk ahead with them", said Buaji as she sat down beside Khushi.

"don't tell Amma anything yet ... I need to talk to Arnavji first ... and Nani too ... its so soon", said Khushi still worried.

"why not ... when you both love each other then why not", said Buaji and Khushi got shocked again ... she look at buaji with wide eyes.

"Devyani ji told me about how much you too care for each other and I have seen you and Arush bitwa ... you love him very much ... hai na", said Buaji.

Khushi nodded and then tell her few things about her and Arnav ... but also that Arnav didn't want to marry yet ... also his wish not to tell anyone ... until the fashion event gets finish ... buaji was confuse at this but she listen to Khushi as she told her that how much Arnav suffer in past ... Khushi didn't go into detail but give little overview of the things ... Buaji was sad knowing about his mother ... so she agree with Khushi not to tell her parents anything yet ... until Khushi talked to Arnav about this.

After the conversation Khushi went to her room thinking of the way to tell Arnav about all this. Arnav clearly told her that he didn't want others to know about them until the fashion event gets over. But they also didn't know that they will come this close in this small span of time. She knew Arnav loves her ... she had seen the love in his eyes but she also knew that he won't admit it easily. She knew that she had to work for it too, to bring Arnav to admit to his love for her. She also wanted to tell Arnav about her conversation with Nani regarding him ... but she thought to wait for some days as not much time had gone since his and her parents' death anniversary.

Also Khushi realizes that as much as Arnav wanted that no one from the family knows about them ... one by one everyone get to know about them ... first NK, Aman, Lavanya ... then Anjali and Rahul and last now Nani knows too ... she also had the hunch that Akash also knows too.

What will happen when Arnav get to knows about this?, Khushi thought worriedly

She have to tell Arnav about all this before he get to know from other ... this will make him more angry if he get to know this from others than her. Also they have to talk about themselves as well ...now she was confirmed of his love too so she wanted to know what he think about them ... is he ready to move on to next level making their relation official or not?

TO BE CONTINUED ...

a little hint for next chapter

PRECAP: - Arnav will finally come to realize that he loves Khushi.

- Arnav will get to know about the OM locket.

i know its not that long ... but thats all i could came up with right now ... but i promise to make the next update much longer ... will try to update soon.

Looking forward to your comments ... 😊