Chapter 7

Chapter 19

Rub Away's

5 months later...

Khushi typed away on her phone her face hot with the heat outside. She looked at the length of the park she had to cover before Arnav comes back with the sugarcane juice. She was texting to Jyothi about the nightmare's she was been having from past few days. She was due in few days and all bad things came to her notice as if something bad was bound to happen to their baby.

"I am not sure Jyo and I don't want to talk about this to Arnav.."

Khushi typed walking as fast as possible while a tap landed on her shoulder from behind.

"You are late.."

Arnav said pointing towards the finishing point he had fixed for Khushi. She smiled sheepishly at him and hid her phone in her pockets.

"Khushi, how many times I have told you to lessen the use of the phone? Its bad for the baby and you.."

He frowned extending the juice container towards her. She grabbed the same and gulped it down quickly. She hated it, but she had to drink it for their baby's sake, because it was good for both their health.

He noticed her with keen eyes as she finished the juice without throwing any tantrums like everyday.

"Are you okay Khushi?"

He asked inching closer and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, supporting her body weight. She leaned towards him, her eyes blurring with tears.

"Its was Jyo, whom you were texting to, right?"

She nodded wiping her teary face and Arnav patted her cheeks.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Not here.."

"Okay, we will skip the exercise and go straight to the house. You can do your daily yoga there..is that fine?"

She nodded avoiding his gaze.

**

Aman locked the door from inside and his eyes followed Jyothi to the desk in the middle. He could no longer bear these distances between them. Though they were soon to be going to get engaged, there was still too many days left for their wedding to take place.

Jyothi stopped on her tracks, staring at the huge painting in front of her. She did not hesitate to cover his hands over her waist when he hugged her from behind. She felt his hot breaths against her neck she threw her head back resting the same against his shoulder and their eyes met for a brief second.

"I love you woman, you should know that everyday.."

He whispered and was surprised at his own words. He never fancied such words and never in his damned life had he thought that he would be uttering such lines that he used to term as stupidity to his soon to be wife.

"I love you too my only man..and you already know that.."

They stood in that silence for few more seconds and then he turned her in his arms. She shyly met his gaze and Aman felt a sudden throb inside him when she looked at him like that.

"You better be ready to take me..When there is no stopping..."

She blushed to her every possible root at his statement and leaned forward to receive his scorching kiss.

A knock sounded on the door ruining the perfect moment woven between the two and Aman swore under his breath reaching for the door. He stood still looking at the person in front of him, in a dishelved state.

"Arnav?"

Arnav did not wait for him to say anything, he simply walked inside and then stopped abruptly finding Jyothi inside Aman's cabin.

"Ohh! I..."

He hesitated while Jyothi did a good job of inspecting the paintings with utmost interest.

Arnav cleared his throat awkwardly while Aman reached his sides and stood in front of him, his arms crossed over his chest while his face showed nothing but the pure annoyance at his sudden arrival.

"Now, you should know how it feels when you interrupt someone else's "Rub Away"

Bhagwan ji grinned while Arnav rolled his eyes at his mocking statement.

"Firstly, I did not even knew that he was Rub Awaying. Secondly, this is his cabin so they should not be Rub Awaying here. And thirdly, I was in a hurry so...I could not check with him if he was busy with someone special.."

Aman ran a hand through his thick hair and cupped his chin with the other.

"So, its you now, who is going to teach me where should I Rub Away.. How helpful of you ASR.."

Aman said hiding his laugh while Arnav inspected the whole ceiling with much interest.

"I have to extent my leave for another month..Term it in...what do you say, Ahh..Yes.. "Paternity Leave"

He grinned concluding with his words while Aman looked at him, his jaws dropping widely.

"Paternity Leave.. now that's new.."

"Why its new? If Maternity Leave is possible, it should not bother people to make a Paternity Leave. After all, the fathers also suffer equally! And damn this tension..This baby business is freaking serious business Aman..I am warning you already.."

Bhagwan ji giggled while Devi Maiyya hit him with her brand new Chloe clutch she bought this summer.

"You just cant laugh at him..Poor thing, look how worried he is for Khushi.."

Bhagwan ji sighed and grabbed Devi Maiyya's free hand in his.

"I was not laughing at him, I was remembering my days of Paternity when you were expecting.."

"Awww.."

Devi Maiyya awed while Bhagwan ji dropped a kiss on her crown.

"Ohh behave you two.."

Arnav groaned looking away.

"Son, it's not every day you get to see Heavenly Rub Away's. And who told you that Rub Away's are patented just for you two..what do they call you? Oh yes.. "ArHi" "ArShi" something...?

"Forget it.."

Arnav said walking towards Aman's desk who was busy signing his extended leave letter.

**

Manorama stood at the main door while Khushi and Anjali came forward with decorated plates and other stuffs for the "Griha pravesh" rituals. Sasi had eyes only for his Mannu darling, who looked ethereal in her red bridal wear. He could never thank Bhagwan ji and Devi Maiyya enough for making everything alright in his life. He smiled as Manorama pushed the rice bowl and entered inside the house.

"Are you sure about this Khushi?"

Sasi asked before looking at Manorama. He had to lift her to cross the threshold together, it was something Arnav had did during their griha pravesh. Now, it was upto him to deny or accept the same and continue with the rituals.

"Honey pie, its not really necessary..."

Manorama's voice caught in her throat as soon as she found herself in Sasi's arms. He crossed the threshold effortlessly carrying his Mannu in his arms.

"Now, that's power.."

Devi Maiyya grinned.

"Now, I need to facepalm hard.."

Bhagwan ji added.

***

"I just want this night to pass quickly. I don't want to give birth on a Friday..And there is no sight of Moon anywhere. Do you know what that means?"

Arnav nodded his head as he watched Khushi pace around the room in her nightwear.

"It means darkness...it means its "Amavasya"

Arnav sighed reaching her sides, his face adorning a sweet smile looking at his fully pregnant wife.

"Khushi, it does not even matter..go and take rest..I will be right here.."

He said cradling her head under his chin and she hugged him with all her baby bump getting in the middle.

"Umm...do you mind, if I..." She hesitated and Arnav looked at her flustered face curiously.

"I don't mind anything at all. Now tell me what is it?"

He urged walking along with her towards the bed.

"I was thinking if we could name our daughter as "Caskett" ?"

Arnav was dumbfounded at her request and seriously, he was not thinking about this option. He rather had a scandalous image of Khushi requesting to sleep naked on the bed. He groaned inwardly and pulled her down onto the mattress.

"Caskett? Is that even a name? And what's the story behind it?"

Khushi grinned making patterns on her nightwear and then met his gaze.

"Because of the show, "Castle" I had thought of naming the baby as Castle but I am not sure whether it's a boy or girl, so both the options are open.

"Time to double face palm.."

Bhagwan ji said turning on the bed and hugged his Devi Maiyya who was snoring away softly.

"Why do you look so surprised, Arnav?"

Khushi asked the obvious question which came to her mind and Arnav cleared his throat.

"Umm...I was not expecting this but something else..like..you know...sleeping naked and some other kind of fantasies of yours which involves you and me without any clothes.."

He grinned and she bit onto her lower lip her gaze soulful and penetrating at the same time.

"I don't mind that if you are willing to consider these names.."

"Its all upto you wifey. I surrender..you decide I agree..thats all.."

Khushi giggled as he bowed his head down at her and she grabbed his neck before capturing his lips for a deep kiss.

***

Clocks stopped ticking... The air condition was working properly but she felt perspirations on her forehead and neck. Her sari flew in the soft breeze, while her nostrils blocked the smell of the medicines emanated from inside. Some patient yelled with pain while she walked across the corridor, her eyes sweeping over his taut muscled form. He was wearing a white over coat and had huge square spectacles on his face. His handsome face was everything she had ever dreamed of, and her dreams have now become reality.

She smiled, walking towards him while he was in a hurry. His stethoscope lay on his neck while his one hand had a small file covered in blue covers. His other hand had a pair of gloves which he had clutched while walking towards the Labour room. Her heartbeats quickened as soon as she reached close to his form. He had very beautiful black eyes, and thick black hair. She hoped it was not a wig. She walked slowly towards him, while her eardrums burst with some classic romantic song, which she had long forgotten with time.

Hello, is it me who you looking for

I can see it in your eyes, I can see it your smile

You all I ever wanted

And I want to tell you so much,

I love you!

He looked at her this time as she stood in front of him, wearing a peacock green sari with matching accessories. Her hair was left open and she had a packet full of prashad's in her small hands. His lips curved into a smile while she ogled at him with wide open mouth.

"I long to see the sunlight in your hair,

And tell you time and time again, how much I care,

Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow,

Hello, I just got to let you know

Cause I wonder where you are

And I wonder what you do.

Are you somewhere feeling lonely,

Or if someone loving you.

Their eyes met and locked and she forgot to breathe the exact moment. She had never thought that the effect would be so unreal but real when she will be meeting her prince charming. Therefore, Arnav his brother was always right with his words. Shyam was not her prince charming. He was her devil uncaring. She realized with just a look at the man now stood in front of her, his eyes soft and speaking volumes to her.

"Tell me how to win your heart,

For I have not got a clue,

But let me start by saying,

I love you"

He cleared his throat hesitating to open the door and leave this golden chance.

"Are you single?"

Her unexpected question throws him off guard.

***

"Dr. Kamlesh Khabri, you are needed here.."

A nurse yelled from the labour and Dr. KK reluctantly left her at the door his heart thudding brutally against his ribcage. No woman had captivated him like this ever. And he knew that he had finally found his mate in the woman outside, who was everything he had ever yearned in his partner. Just by a mere look he could feel her through, feel her heart beats and he felt that it only increased upon seeing him. Where was she all this while? Or better, where was he wandering around all this time, letting the woman whom he dated break his heart like priceless glass vases at times.

Anjali stood at the door of the labour room while her dream man disappeared inside.

"Kamlesh Khabri! What a gorgeous name for a man.."

She said clasping her hands together while Devi Maiyya let out a relieved sigh.

"I wonder what her name is.."

Dr.KK thought reaching the crying patients inside.

...

Song : Hello

Artist : Lionel Richie

One of my all time favorite song.

[youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKl-HjE3CqE [/youtube]