ARSHI FF - A BOND CREATED BY GOD
Life was a sheer bliss for Arnav and Khushi.Its been 3 years since their second marriage and though they have been through a lot ,the satisfaction and contentment of being together of finally being one,the things that they discovered about each other in their journey,the hurdles they have crossed to be where they were had only brought them closer.
Many things have changed in Raizada Mansion over these passing years where Anjali Raizada after recovering from the initial shock of the betrayl of her namesake husband was now a successful business woman ,she has learnt from that setback of her life ,pursued a course in business management and has proved her mettle as a successful business woman.From arranging the financing of her first project without anyone's help to now running it efficiently she has attained everything on her own.
Arnav and Khushi has everything in their life, love that has only grew by each passing day,the families support and contentment but they both were longing for a completeness in their life.After 2 years of marriage when all has been sorted and with Arnav's constant support and guidance Khushi has went on and carved out her own niche as her dabba business was now a chain of leading catering services in the city.They had started planning for a family soon after it.
After some initial months of facing disappointment they have consulted the doctors ,the knowledge they have come across has shook the ground beneath their feets.The doctors have clealy stated that them having a child would be like a miracle happening as there were some major complications involved which could put Khushi life's into danger.
As Arnav looked at the still figure of Khushi who was folding clothes sitting on the bed,his mind drifted again towards the conversation they have had that night.They both have been heartbroken and the journey from hospital to home has passed in complete silence.
Knowing Khushi's state he had tried to talk to her but she had just been silent in response but at night after settling herself in his arms,as Arnav patted her head out of habit she has started speaking as moments passed.
"Arnavji,hum soch rahe the,ki doctor ne kaha aisa ho sakta hai zaroori to nahi hai aisa hi ho,aur agar kuch hob hi jaata hai to humein pata hi ki aap uska bahut acche se khyaal rakhengey".(Arnavji,I was thinking doctor said it may happen.its not necessary that it will for sure,and then even if it does I know you will be the best father to our child).
Arnav hardly let her finish the last word as he swiftly pulled her up and trying very hard to control his anger spoke in an almost harsh tone.
"What did u just said?"He struggled to get the words out as the repurcussions of what she has just said played out in his mind and then continued taking a deep breath spoke.
" Are u out of your mind Khushi ,tumhe pata bhi hai ki tum bol kya rahi ho,kabhi soch bh liya karo kuch kehne se pehle,I know what you are feeling Khushi,yeh dard sirf tumhara nahi mera bhi hai,I will do everything I can par yeh baat dobara mat karna, main tumhara bina jee nahi paunga ".(Are you out of your mind Khushi?,Do you know even what you are saying,,atleast think before you utter anything.I know what you are going through Khushi,we are going through the same pain,I promise ill do everything I can but do not even think about that again,I wont be able to live if something happened to you).
As he spoke those words,along with the anger for her saying those words Khushi could clearly see the fear of losing her in those eyes that always does the talking on his behalf.Arnav pulled her close holding her hand on his heart,he said in the softest of whispers.
"Sun sakti ho naa ,Khushi hamari dhadkane,yeh ek saath chalti hai,tumhe lagta hai ki tumhare bina main---"(You can listen to it ,our heartbeats mingled together,you think I can go on---).He choked on the last words as his eyes turned misty and Khushi could no longer control herself.She threw herself in his arms sobbing uncontrollably,as he tightened his hold on her while tears spill from his eyes as they both shared their pain and longingness for their child.
He came out of his trance from the knock on the door as HP called them for lunch,he noticed the still movements of Khushi since the day they have met he has never seen a day where Khushi was there and silence surrounded that room,over the past days he has noticed the changes in her ,she maintained that faade of happiness in front of everyone as they haven't shared this news with the family yet but as soon as she will be in her vicinity,that sadness will reappear,the pain she so convincgly hid from everyone.They both have never been able to hide anything from each other even when they have carried on the faade of hatred towards each other they both have seen each other at their lows.
Deciding to cheer her up,he told her that they have some urgent work and she should get ready.They drove silently as Arnav kept a firm hold on her hand throughout while Khushi just stayed quiet. Arnav stopped the car and as Khushi looked up at him in surprise ,he just nodded in response.They were in a children park as they sat there on a nearby bench watching the kids playingThe innocence of the childhood ,their talks,playing around freely with no care of tomorrow.They both were lost in their thoughts when suddenly a cry caught their attention.
Before Arnav could decipher anything,Khushi was walking towards the source of that sound and what Khushi saw made her heart skip a beat. There near a tree laid a baby a little girl hardly a few days old crying ,she quickly gathered the child in her arms and shadowing her with her dupatta she lulled the baby to stop her from crying.She got so lost while trying to make the baby stop crying, she hadnt noticed when has Arnav came near them and stood there watching her with a little angel in her arms with all the adoration.
Once the baby stopped crying, Khushi looked to find her Arnavji standing there ,with the expression she knew was mirrored in hers .Their eyes did the talking as no words were spoken but at that moment the decision was made,that little baby now belonged to both of them.
Arnav strided towards them in two big steps and standing behind her they both held the little angel in their hands just staring at the little wonder in their arms and God's way of fulfilling the wishes.Arnav then held the baby too cautiously looking at Khushi all the time lest he makes a mistake which made her giggle out aloud and seeing her laugh after so many days,Arnav Singh Raizada knew all was well in his world again.
He kissed her forehead lovingly as he cradled his daughter in his arms for the first time,Khushi could only give out a teary smile as she finally saw her dream of finally being parents getting fulfilled.They both sat with her in the park for sometimes till they noticed it was getting dark and they headed back home.To the entire world it may seemabsurd but for Arnav and Khushi it was as if all their prayers have been answered in form of the baby they were holding.
Arnav was driving slowly finally a contented a smile on his face as he saw Khushi looking at the baby who was now fast asleep.He knew what she was thinking and voiced it out himself.
"Khushi I know about what you are thinking ,but I promise you that she is our daughter and no one will take her away from us,Ill handle everything,You trust me right?".
Khushi replied as soon as he ended,her voice filled with the belief she had in him.
"Is duniya mein sabse zyaada aur hum jaante hai Arnavji aap sab sambhal lenge".(More than anyone in this world and I know Arnavji,you will take care of everything).
After a moment of silence,Khushi asked him.
"Arnavji,what shall we name her?"
Both of them thought and then spoke out together"AASHI".As this was the name they both have thought when they were planning for their child,they both wanted a daughter and now they have become parents of one.
Arnav drove the car towards the nearest temple and they both asked the priest to do the rituals of naming the baby thanking God for blessing them with an angel in form of Aashi,their daughter.The priest completed the rituals Arnav said with full convicition and belief in his tone.
"Welcome to our world Aashi Singh Raizada".
PS - This was the thought in my heart that both Arnav and Khushi coming from where they both have suffered the loss of their parents,their own longingness of becoming parents and finally getting bonded in this bond created by God with Aashi.
PPS-Many of u may have a thought that they could have thought of legaladoption too,they could have but some relationships gets bonded without us even knowing and the moment they looked at the baby they knew in their hearts it belonged to them.The reason this story is titled as A BOND CREATED BY GOD.
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