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Episode 22
Arnav angrily stormed out of the room soon followed by Khushi. They got into car and drove silently. As they reached RM, Arnav didnt even wait for Khushi to get down the car. He just left to his room angrily. Khushi sadly followed him and closed the bedroom door behind her.
Khushi: ArnavJi, please...
Arnav: Khushi, dont even try to calm me now. I am mad at everyone. How could you accept all this silently? Why didnt you protest?
Khushi: ArnavJi, this is what you wanted. If I am not wrong you were the one who wanted to have this marriage with all rituals and everyone is following your decision.
Arnav: My decision was to marry you with all the rituals but not be away from you. Why is that no one getting my point?
Khushi: ArnavJi, calm down and listen to me. Do you think I am happy to be away from you. She cupped his face. I will miss you immensely. But if you think about the brighter side of it, its all going to be a different amazing experience to both of us. It will take our relation to a whole new level. Imagine thinking about each other, longing to see each other, finding silly excuses to talk to each other. Dont you wanna feel all these?
Arnav: yes but not at the expense of staying away from you.
Khushi: ArnavJi, we will fill each day with beautiful memories.
Arnav: Promise?
Khushi: Pakka Promise.
Arnav: Whatever! Do you have to go right away? Cant you go tomorrow morning?
Khushi: No, didnt you listen what Nani said.
Arnav: Everyone is freaking crazy. Go pack your stuff. Dont think I have all the time for you, I am busy man. Angrily said and turned away from her. Immediately, he turned back and pulled her into his arms. I will miss you crazily. Come back soon.
Khushi: I will. Thank you for listening to me.
Arnav: Go and dump your thanks in your suitcase and get ready soon. Do you need help in packing.
Khushi: Nope, I am going only for 10 days. So not much to pack.
Arnav: (wrapping his arms around her waist) Phir bhi, you might have some inner things, I mean personal things which might need extra hand.
Khushi: (punched him on his chest) ArnavJi, stop it. Let me go and get ready.
Arnav stood by the door watching her pack. As she completed, she said she will go see other family members and bid good bye to everyone.
Arnav immediately followed carrying her suitcase. She said bye to everyone and both left to Buaji's house. In car,
Arnav: Khushi, make sure you call me from time to time.
Khushi: You make sure you eat on time and take pills on time.
Arnav: And you better pick up my phone when I call you. Dont forget me chatting with others.
Khushi: And you dont forget me working on that stupid box.
Arnav: What? What box?
Khushi: Laptop box.
Arnav chuckled.
As they reached BuaJi's house, Arnav parked the car and opened door on Khushi's side. He took her hand and helped her out the car. He handed over the bag to her and leaned onto the car supporting his back folding his arms.
Khushi: (with tears) Take care.
Arnav nodded.
Khushi: Bye! She took a step backwards away from him.
Arnav pulled her to his chest and gave feather kiss on her cheek. I will miss you badly. Take care and let me know if you need anything.
Khushi nodded. He released his grip on her hand and turned back and walked few steps. She turned back to look at him who was still gazing at her in pain. She dropped the suitcase on the floor and ran to hug him tightly. She cried as she whispered I will miss you too. You better call me often.
He smiled and gave her forehead kiss saying, I think you should go in before your friends gather around us. Both smiled and Khushi went inside. Arnav drove back to RM.
As Khushi entered BuaJi's house, amma and Buaji hugged her saying, We are very happy for you Khushi. Finally we are seeing some happy days. Khushi blushed.
Amma: Khushi bitiya, fresh up and come for dinner. We will talk more about the plan and dates.
Khushi freshened up and sat for dinner.
BuaJi: Someone is very quiet today. Is it shy or missing someone special?
Khushi: (blushed) BuaJi, nothing like that. I am very hungry. Please give me rotis.
Buaji: Achaan, Khushi. We have finalized dates. Your engagement is in four days, that is on Friday at 6:00pm, Mehendi on Saturday evening, Sangeet on Sunday evening and Haldi on Monday morning followed by Marriage. Reception is on Tuesday evening at RM
Khushi coughed in shock.
Khushi: Buaji, but you said marriage is in 10 days.
BuaJi: Oh we can always postpone if you want. She chuckled at Khushi's reaction.
Khushi: Oh no, whatever you think is best. Khushi smiled shyly. Khushi thought to herself ArnavJi I cant wait to share the news.
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In RM, Nani called Arnav to her room where all family members were present. Arnav entered her room and still looked angry.
Nani: Chote, we have finalized ceremony dates.
Arnav: I care nothing now. Anyway you took her away from me. He sulked and started to leave the room.
Nani: Anjali bitiya, looks like Chote will not care even if I tell him that his marriage in 7 days not 10 days.
Arnav: (turned back) Nani, sach?
Nani smiled at Arnav cupping his face.
Anjali Di: Haan Chote. Your engagement is in four days, that is on Friday at 6:00pm, Mehendi on Saturday evening, Sangeet on Sunday evening and Haldi on Monday morning followed by Marriage. Reception is on Tuesday evening at RM.
Arnav: Di, thank you so much for cutting down on the days.
Anjali Di: Then say thanks to Nani. She is the one who convinced everyone.
Arnav: Nani, aap. Thank You so much Nani. He hugged Nani happily.
Arnav thought to himself Khushi I cant wait to share the news.
Nani: Chalo, its time to sleep. Everyone take good rest. We have lot of shopping to do tomorrow.
Everyone screamed Good Night and left the room. Arnav rushed to his room. Arnav called Khushi and heard busy tone. He tried again and heard the annoying busy tone. On the other hand, Khushi is also trying and constantly heard busy tone. Laard Governor must be in meeting. She hung up and left to bathroom to get ready for the bed. While she was changing, she heard her phone ringing. She ran from bathroom picking up the phone. She started panting heavily which shocked Arnav on the other end.
Arnav: Khushi, what's wrong? Why are you panting so much?
Khushi: I was in bathroom and ran real fast to take your call.
Arnav: OK relax. sit down.
Khushi: I am...
Arnav: Shut up and sit down. Now drink some water and quiet for sometime.
They both kept quiet for few mins hearing each other breaths. They remained silent but they seemed to communicate in silence too. He thought Khushi is right. Its a different feeling being away. He remembered how badly he wanted to talk to her awhile ago and smiled to himself. Khushi could sense his smile and smiled to herself for running crazily to take his call. She thought they are the most craziest in the world. As she was about to speak, she heard his husky voice.
Arnav: Hey. He huskily wished her.
Khushi: Hi. She wished him in return shyly.
Arnav: Heard the news?
Khushi: Yeah.
Arnav: So?
Khushi: So?
Arnav: Next week by this time, we would be married.
Khushi: (shyly) Ji.
Arnav: And?
Khushi: And? bit her lips sensing what he is about to say next
Arnav: And we will be in our bedroom beautifully decorated.
Khushi smiled.
Arnav: Khushi, I wanted to ask you something.
Khushi: Yeah?
Arnav: Before that, can you talk beyond one word? Whats wrong with you?
Khushi: Nothing, I am just little lost...
Arnav: Oh looks like someone is deep in bedroom thoughts.
Khushi: ArnavJi, stop it. Dont play your dirty tricks on me.
Arnav: Ok no fight. Listen I wanted to ask you where you wanna go for honeymoon.
Khushi remained silent, fidgetting her duppatta as she was feeling shy with the thought of honeymoon.
Arnav: Khushi, stop playing with your dupatta and if you dont mind please save some shyness for our first night.
Khushi: ArnavJi, you are embarrassing me now.
Arnav: OK I will stop. Tell me where you wanna go?
Khushi: (thought for awhile) I dont know much places. So why dont you surprise me. She smiled.
Arnav: Hmm, thats not bad idea.
Khushi: Did you eat dinner and take pills?
Arnav: Yeah I did.
Khushi: Where are you now?
Arnav: On bed looking at your side. And you?
Khushi: On bed looking at your side.
Arnav: Missing me?
Khushi: A little bit.
Arnav: Just a little bit?
Khushi: Actually alot. She painfully said.
Arnav: Khushi, are you OK? Asked her concernedly sensing her pain.
Khushi: I am fine ArnavJi. I think we should sleep now. We have lot of things to do tomorrow.
Arnav: OK sleep tight. If you are not able to sleep, call me.
Khushi: You too sleep. Dont be awake waiting for my call because I will not call. I will sleeping snoring hard.
Arnav: That I know. You snore really bad Khushi Kumari Gupta. Just dont do it on our first night.
Khushi: Really, and what about you Mr. Raizada. You drool all over the bed. I had to change sheets every day. And you dont drool over in our first night. She opened her mouth in big O thinking what she had just said.
Arnav: (smiled raising his eyebrows) Well, I dont think I can help much with it especially when the most beautiful lady becomes mine that night.
Khushi: Bye! hung up on him feeling awkward.
Arnav: Khushi, wait. He smiled thinking what she just said.
Both slept looking at the other half of empty bed. They sure thought they have gone crazy.
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