Rudra stare at his wife and the question she asked. He look at Arnav if he their lie is caught, but what he heard next relax him.
Rudra: Nothing, I was telling Mr. Raizada that Khushi isn't going anywhere with him and I mean it.
Kripa: That's good. Otherwise I would have thawing you instead of letting you stay in peace.
Rudra: Can I never disable my home minster.
Kripa: Good.
Kripa left toward her room with Khushi. Both Arnav and Rudra sigh in relief "Dude, I thought your wife caught us for second. Anyways I should leave and I'll return tomorrow to take Khushi with me" he inform Rudra.
Rudra: She can't come with you against Kripa and her wish. And begin her brother I can't send her.
Arnav: Rudra, you know me than why are you challenging me. If I said I am taking your sister than I mean it.
Rudra: If you are stubborn than I am too.
Arnav: Let see
Rudra: We'll see.
Both shook hands and Rudra let Arnav out of his flat. Rudra sighs "Arnav, challenging you is the best way of keeping my sister in safe hands. I trust you" "what are you doing downstairs still" his wife asked him.
Rudra: Mr. Raizada left and I've convinced him not to take Khushi with and clear the misunderstanding the press have arise. You don't worry I am coming in few minutes.
Kripa sigh.
Rudra made his way upstairs toward his sister's room. He caressed her face "Khushi, you'll hate me for what's going to happen in your life, but its only way to keep you alive and away from Ms. Sharma. She has located us and I know Arnav isn't perfect for you, but god himself chose your destiny than what can I do. You belong to him. What did you and your Bhabhi thought I didn't notice. I saw the blood in your forehead and the blood coming out of Arnav's hand. I knew what must have happened. Please forgive me, but there is no option left" he kissed Khushi's forehead and left her room after doing his part of the challenge.
Next Day,
Kripa woke up.
She took shower and decide to wake up Khushi. She couldn't believe herself that she slept longer than usual.
Kripa enter Khushi's room and finds it empty. She rub her eyes.
Kripa: Khushi, where are you?
No voice came.
Kripa check Khushi's bathroom and everywhere inside the room. After few minutes later she saw the house door open.
Kripa barked: What the heck is going on? Rudra
Rudra: Listen to me
Kripa: Listen to what. How could you agree to get Khushi married without informing me. I am her mother. You didn't think once without (tears coming down her face and her breathing got heavy) telling me anything. We discussed everything inside the car yesterday than why (she grab Rudra's collar) she's only th (Kripa faints).
Khushi ran toward her Bhabhi "Bhai, what happen to Bhabhi" tears streaming down her face since the morning she woke up.
Rudra: Angel
Khushi looked at him.
Rudra: Everything is alright. Go inside your room and wipe your face while I call the doctor.
Khushi nods her head.
Arnav place his hand on top of Rudra's shoulder "why don't you take Bhabhi inside while I call the doctor" Rudra nod his head.
Arnav called the doctor.
Rudra lay Kripa on the bed and force Arnav to take Khushi along with him before Kripa gain conscious.
Arnav: Rudra, we can leave later on. Its alright. I own the jet itself. Its not a problem. We don't mind staying for another day or so.
Rudra: Arnav, you don't understand once Kripa gets up she isn't going to let Angel go anywhere and being Khushi's brother I am ordering you to take her with you know. Its for the better.
Voice: I am not going anywhere with anyone without knowing Bhabhi is alright. What happen to her.
Rudra and Arnav saw Khushi standing behind them in different sets of clothes.
Rudra walk toward Khushi and cup her face "what are you saying? Have you forgot what I've told you early in the morning" Khushi shook her head negatively "than why aren't you going with Arnavji"
Khushi: But Bhabhi
Rudra: Once Bhabhi wake up I'll make sure she talks with you on the phone, but right now you have to go with him. Arnav (Arnav nod his head) take care of my Angel and her bags are already pack.
Arnav: Don't worry Mr. Gupta I'll take care of her and her every needs. From today onwards she belongs to me. Let's go Khushi.
Khushi hugged her brother tightly "Angel, be good girl and listen to Mr. Raizada and never disobey him" Rudra kissed her forehead "always remember Bhai and Bhabhi loves you and always will" he place his Angel's hand in Arnav's hand "take care of her and if she make a mistake please forgive her" Rudra close the door after Arnav left with Khushi.
Khushi's bidaai happen so fast that the brother inside Rudra didn't have chance to suppress his emotion. One side of his mind cursing him and the other side supporting him.
Rudra stare at his father's picture "Dad, I know you must be hating me but I had to send Khushi away with Arnav. I know Arnav isn't the prefect person for her and plus she's only thirteen, but Dad I had too. Its for the best. I've already facing huge lost in business and if Arnav didn't help me that day than I would have lost this house itself today. And if you thinking I can't afford to keep Khushi with me than you are wrong Dad. I can give up my own child for Khushi, but its her safety that matters to me and if she isn't with me than nobody can harm her. As a brother its very difficult to separate himself from his dearest sister and yet I am the first person who has done it only for her best. Please forgive me Dad. I know I've hurt Kripa by keeping many things unsaid. Its not that I don't trust her, but I can't put her life in danger. Only I know the evil side of my so-called mother and I hate her. Why did she have to kill you? Why Dad why?" Rudra close his eyes and recalling his unforgettable meeting with Arnav his best friend.
~ Arnav coming to meet Rudra without knowing he's the owner ~
Voice: Sir, Mr. Raizada have
The minute I heard Raizada I thought could it be him.. my best friend without wasting time I asked my secretary to send him inside.
Voice: May I come in
Rudra: Please come in
The moment he stepped inside, I knew it was him.
I was happy.
Its been many years have pass by since the last time we were together. I'm impressed by his imagine of attitude he displayed now than before.
Arnav: What the
Rudra smile: Its been years since I've heard you say "What the" how are you, Amy (Arnav's friends call him Amy)
Arnav settle down opposite his friend and asked his personal assistant to wait outside and not to enter without his permission.
Rudra: Haven't changed a bit, but more auditory added to your attitude than what you have displayed in college days.
Arnav: Yep, its been very long since we have met. I'm great and what about you.
Rudra: Great. Going to be father soon
Arnav: What the... last time we met you were single than what happen within three years after college.
Rudra: After returning back from college. I moved over here with my Angel (Arnav doesn't know who Angel is and what relation that person share with Rudra only knows that Rudra always talked about Angel during college days) than met the love of my life. It was love at first sight. Got married within three weeks and than after two years of marriage I am stepping into my fatherhood. I am very excited to hold my bundle of joy in my arms and can't help myself from loving my wife for giving me the most lovable gift of my life. What about you married or the same as college?
Arnav: Surprised to know about your life. I've never met Angel, but never knew that my friend is step forward than me. I haven't found anyone special who I desire to share my life. Always been keen on getting what attracts me and that attraction brought me here, I was shock the moment I step inside to find you here. Anyways enough of personal chat and let's talk in business terms and you know we very well.
Rudra: I do. What bring you here?
Arnav: I've heard many news about your company going through major lost and I want to take over and prove that what ASR touch or claim can't lost without gaining profit. I've seen your company and its highest achievement and I want the same.
Rudra: I strongly understand the profit based for the growth, but I can't accept it.
Arnav: Why? I'm willing to give more than its price?
Rudra: Because its under Angel's name and I can't do anything without knowing what she herself desire therefore I can't accept it.
Arnav: Alright. If you can't accept it than I believe you'll accept what I am placing forward.
Rudra: What?
Arnav: I want 50 percent of the share holder and I'll help you gain out of the lost without worrying about the lost I'll face.
Rudra thought about it and agreed.
Arnav stood up and shook his hand.
Rudra also shook his hand.
Arnav turn to leave
Rudra stood far distance hopping to hug his friend.
Arnav: I believe you have forgotten something
Rudra: What?
Arnav: Our deal
Rudra smile and step forward
Arnav flung himself around and hugged his friend.
Rudra: I've missed you
Arnav: Me too.
Rudra: Come over and meet my family
Arnav: If I get time. For sure
Both bid bye than proceed toward their own destination without knowing its going to lead them together.
~ End of Flashback ~
Rudra snap out his thoughts after hearing his wife's scream. She kept on screaming for Angel. Rudra try cupping her face, but she kept on pushing it away.
Rudra: Listen to sweetie
Kripa kept on screaming, Rudra knew what he had to do and smacked his lip on her lip. For some time she kept on pushing on his chest than slowly suppressed her scream.
Rudra broke apart and cupped her face "you have every right to be angry with me, shout at me and what not." Kripa stare at his eyes and saw emotion hidden behind his sentence. She finally cup his face "than share what's disturbing you that you had to get Khushi married at tender age who doesn't even know the meaning of marriage and what not. Why Rudra? Share with me" her each words smoothing Rudra's broken heart, but yet he kept his emotions aside "give me few days to compose myself and I promise when the time come and let you know everything about me. At the moment trust me what I've done... its for the best" after hearing his confession, Kripa decide to give him space and sort of himself before demanding answers to her question.
Kripa sighs
Rudra: Thank you for understanding me.
Kripa: Can I talk with Khushi? She must be worrying about me.
Rudra grab his cell phone and dial Arnav's number.
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