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CHAPTER 16
-Few Hours Later-
Khushi was sitting downstairs, having some soup. She looked cautiously at her family members, trying not to contain any emotions on her face. The memories that had been triggered, scared her. She looked up curiously when she heard the bell ring...
After a few moments, Payal walked in, followed by Akash. "Jiji!" Khushi squealed rnunning to hug her sister. As Payal hugged her, Akash and Arnav shared a silent understanding.
"Akash Mausa!!!!" Arshi giggled, and threw herself at Akash, while Navi stood by Payal and patiently waited for his aunt to finish hugging his Mom.
After exchange in pleasantries, everone sat around the lunch table and chatted away.
"So Mausi, you are stayin till..." Arshi asked.
"Sorry baccha, but will leavve tomorrow evening" Payal replied wistfully.
Arshi turned to Khushi. "Mamma, let us go to Payal Mausi's house in Delhi? Please?" She begged.
"But Arshi, your school-" Khushi started.
"No Ma. Arshi is right, please let us visit Delhi this time? Mausi comes here often na?" Navi cut in.
Payal added. "They are right Khushi. It's not fair that I keep coming here and you hardly pay us any visit..."
"Yes Khushiji. I agree with Payal. Besides, I am sure you will love our family..." Akash said.
"...like your own" Payal finished for Akash.
Even Ratna liked the idea f having her bubbly bahu back. "Yes Khushi beta, even I would like that very much..."
Finally, Khushi gave in. "Okay. If you all insist..."
Garima and Buaji exchanged a look. "We won't be able to come, and your Babuji's business-"
"Mausi, I will go with her..." Anand cut in, looking determined to not let his baby sister go out of his sight for another moment after he saw the consequences of leaving her for more than ten years...
"Well, that is settled then!" Arnav spoke finally, winking at Arshi, who giggled. Then giving Payal and Akash a thankful nod, he walked off, grinning to himself.
-Sometime Back-
"Well, you need to do me a small favor!"Arnav told Arshi.
"Tell me Papa..." Arshi replied.
"I want you to come with me to Delhi..."
"But Mamma won't let me-"
Arnav laughed. "Not just YOU silly. Navi and Khushi too..."
"Accha? How will I ask her?"
Arnav smirked. "We will ask your Mausi to help..."
He took out his phone, and punched a number. "Hello Payal? I need your help..." he said softly, walking out of the room, gesturing Arshi to keep a look out for her Mother.
"Payal, how quickly can you come to Mumbai...? Ok, ask Akash and tell me...Oh, next flight is two hours later is it? Fine, board it...Yes yes. I am coming to that. When you come here Arshi will- NO NO! I did not tell Arshi anything, sh-she saw some old photos...Yes. Okay, so when you get here, Arshi will beg you to take her to Delhi and Khushi being Khushi won't let the children go alone. So if I can get her to Delhi, I can get her to remember things, and yes yes. Don't worry. Aunty gave me the permission. When Arshi asks, you play along, and try to convince Khushi...Can you do that please?...Thank you so much Payal. I owe you a bunch!" After disconnecting the call, he turned to Arshi, and gave her a thumbs up sign.
Arnav felt elated. He called up Di. "Di? I am bringing Khushi home...Well, no she hasn't remembered but that is exactly the point. I am bringing her there so she can remember much easily...And Di, keep the guestroom ready. Khushi's brother is coming too...What? NK is coming? Surprising...Ok. Bye Di. Take care."
He was surprised that NK was coming. He had left six years back to Australia, a week after Khushi was taken away. He had come back after six months, but had left again in one day. He hadn't said a word to anybody, and had lived in a hotel. He had informed only Nani about his arrival, and by the time everyone had gotten to know, he had already left, to London this time.
Well, that does not really matter at the moment...He had to plan and now it was time to investigate for the 'other girl'..
PRECAP- NANHEJI!
Edited by Dynamix215 - 12 years ago
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