CHAPTER 8
Khushi was busy in kitchen preparing lunch with Prakash brothers, but her mind was stuck only on one thing, her babuji. She was not able to forget her bahuji's condition. She considered herself responsible for her babuji's condition.
Life was so strange. Some time back Khushi was the one explaining Arnav that all this was destined to happen, but she herself was not able to accept it. 'What if buaji n others didn't reach home, what if Shyamji's attempt to kill him at hospital didn't failed, her babuji would not have been alive.' She was shivering at those mere thoughts.
She heard Aarav's voice n came back to real world.
Aarav – Mom I am hungry, please give me something to eat.
Khushi – Just 2 minutes Aarav.
Everyone was back while Khushi prepared dining table. Everyone except Arnav was there on the table. He was still sleeping and Khushi was in no mood to disturb him. He needed rest more than food. Aarav enquired from Khushi about Arnav.
Aarav – Mom where is dad? He didn't even have breakfast with us today.
Khushi – Aarav your dad is having rest. He was a bit tired.
Anjali – What happend Khushi? Why is Chotte so tired? Is he fine? Did he have breakfast? (Anjali n Nani got worried.)
Khushi – Di Arnavji is fine. He did have breakfast. It's just that he wanted some rest.
Khushi was not able to give the reason behind Arnav's resting. Her wild wishes were behind all this.
Aarav – Why is he tired today mom? Was he also playing basketball like me?
Khushi was shocked n started blushing. Yes he was playing but not basketball. She blushed more listening to a naughty reply by her Arnavji who was awake n fresh.
Arnav – Yes Aarav, I was playing with your mom.
He winked at Khushi. She made a 'O' face but her eyes were empty. Her facial expressions were not matching with her eyes emptiness and this didn't go unnoticed by Arnav. He thought of playing along to make Khushi feel better.
Aarav – Wow that's great dad. Who won the game? (He asked enthusiastically.)
Khushi was feeling more uncomfortable. She so wanted to move from their but how could she leave the lunch.
Arnav – Aarav actually we have just played half game. Will continue the rest later. Will let u know the winner once the game will be over.
Arnav was busy with his double meaning talks with Aarav n Khushi was just blushing. Anjali n Nani were giving naughty smiling.
Mami – Hello Hi Bye Bye Arnav bituwa, phati sari goal kari ki nahi. (And she laughed sarcastically.)
Arnav – Yes mami, Khushi is well trained now n she also did a basket.
This conversation was not all helping in getting the shine back in her eyes, but was only making Khushi uncomfortable. So Arnav changed the topic n started talking with everyone.
After lunch Khushi went in her room to find Arnav sitting on bed holding his phone.
Arnav – Khushi someone wants to talk to u.
Khushi took the phone.
Khushi – Hello.
She just started crying hearing the voice on the other side. It was Payal. She was talking to her after 3 days.
Khushi – Jiji how r u? How is babuji and amma? Is he talking properly? Can he walk now?
Payal – Khushi, just relax. Everyone is fine here. But please u stop crying.
Payal tried to relax her but Khushi's tears were not ready to stop.
Payal – Babuji is fine. He is able to speak but very less. No he is still not able to walk, but don't worry doctors are saying that he will be fine in a month's time. Arnavji has arranged best team of doctors Khushi. Babuji's is recovering very fast.
Khushi felt relieved.
Khushi – Jiji I am sorry, it was all because of me. I destroyed everything. (She kept weeping.)
Payal – Shut up Khushi. Don't u dare blame yourself. The one responsible for all this will be punished Khushi. And now stop crying. (Payal tried her best to calm Khushi.)
Khushi – I am missing u all Jiji. I wish I could meet u all. (She was dull.)
Payal – Just two more weeks Khushi, then we will meet.
Khushi was happy would be an understatement. She just jumped on her place.
Khushi – What are u saying Jiji. Two weeks. You all are coming back?
Payal – Yes Khushi, I, babuji n amma need to be present in the hearing. Arnavji has arranged everything. You don't know.
Khushi just looked at Arnav n gave her all time special teary smile to her hubby. A ray of hope n satisfaction was evident in Khushi's eyes.
Khushi – Jiji we will do this together. Come soon Jiji. Can I talk to babuji?
Payal – Khushi he is sleeping. Will call you tomorrow when he will be awake. But Khushi promise me one thing. You will take care of yourself n everyone there and not blame yourself for anything. Babuji is fine n wants you to be happy.
Khushi – K Jiji. Bye.
Payal – Bye Khushi.
Khushi rushed into Arnav's arms hugging life out of him. She rested her head on his chest.
Khushi – Arnav thank you for everything. If not for you babuji would not have been fine.
Arnav – Khushi I don't want thanks.
Khushi broke the hug n looked at him with confused look.
Khushi – Then what do u want Arnav.
Arnav – I want to continue the second half of our game.
Khushi thought for a while n hit him on his chest.
Arnav – Ouch.!!! That hurts.
Khushi – Good for you. No more games. Just do your work n I am going to teach Aarav.
She just left him kissing his cheek.
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NK's office in Sydney.
NK was on phone with his dad.
NK – Yes dad I am taking the interview. Don't worry I will handle it. When NK is here why fear. I will choose a rocking I mean efficient girl. K dad, let me concentrate. Bye.
Then he called the receptionist.
NK – Send in the next candidate. And how many are left. What 12 more? K send the next one in.
Soon there was a knock on the door.
NK – Come in.
He heard tip toeing and then it stopped suddenly. NK was busy with the resume in-front of him.
NK – So Miss Malhotra …
But was immediately cut by sugary sweet and a very soft voice.
Girl – It's Miss Jia Agarwal, Sir.
NK's heart n hands stopped at the voice. The voice itself disturbed the string of his mind and heart. He looked at the girl and was completely spellbound. He could hear violins playing around him. Was she a girl in pink or an angel? He kept staring and scanning her from top to bottom. A big smile adorned his face unknowingly. He was gone for sure and yes she would be his new and first assistant for sure.
Jia was not able to understand the change of expressions on her boss's face. 'And why the hell was he smiling. Was he checking her out?' She was damn confused.
Jia – Sir, excuse me sir.
NK – Yes, how may I help u? (Came a stupid reply from lost NK.)
Jia – What? Sir I am Jia Agarwal n I am here for an interview.
She was now completely puzzled. Was she in correct room? She read the name plate which read M.D. She was in right place, so was his new boss mad? She kept thinking whether to stay or to leave.
NK realized that he was ruining his first impression on the girl.
NK – Yes Miss Agarwal, have a sit. Would u like to have something?
'Crap NK, she is here for an interview not for a date. Focus my boy, else she will run away. Look at her, she is so damn hot n beautiful and completely confused and scared. She might run away thinking u r insane.'
Jia – No thank you Sir. (She was planning to run away from there.)
NK – So Miss Agarwal what all were your responsibilities in your last job?
Jia was now relieved. At-least he asked something relevant. NK tried his best to ask sensible questions and was busy listening to her voice. He paid least attention to what she replied. The interview was done.
NK – So Miss Agarwal u will be mailed the appointment letter soon
Jia was shocked, was she already selected. NK cursed himself and then tried to cover it up.
NK – If u will be selected. (And then sighed in relief.)
Jia – Thank you, Sir. (And she left.)
His eyes followed her until she was out of the room. 'You will definitely be selected Jia. And I am definitely gone.' NK thought.
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Arnav kept thinking about Khushi. She was better but not completely fine. He needs to do something for her.
Khushi taught Aarav for few hours and then helped Anjali with the diner. The entire eve was spend with family. Even Arnav joined them for some snack and chit-chat.
Like every night, Khushi settled the kitchen after diner and then left for her room. She entered her room and froze. The room was lit my candles only. The floor was covered with rose petals. The room was filled with lavender and rose fragrance. A glass vessel with rose petals and floating candles was kept on the side table. She reached the table and found a plate full of jalebis and a note which read.
Rakh kar zindagi mein kadam tumne
Savaar diya isye badi shidaat se
Pyaar karke is pathar se tumne
Taraash diya isye badi fursat se
Shukriya nahi bus ek baat kahni hai humne
Ke Ibaadat karenge teri bade dil-o-jaan se.
Khushi kept reading those lines again n again. She was not able to believe her eyes. Were those lines actually written by Arnavji? The writing was of Arnavji for sure, but it was next impossible that Arnavji wrote those lines for her. She was preparing her herself to digest the fact when she got another shock rather heard another shock. Arnav was just behind her n was singing in a very low voice near her ear.
Aankho mein teri ajab si ajab si adayein hain
In your eyes there is a strange beauty
He turned her around and looked in her eyes tilting his head to right.
Aankho mein teri ajab si ajab si adayein hain
In your eyes there is a strange beauty
Bringing back his head he gestured her "you" with his head.
Dil ko banade jo patange saansein yeh teri woh hawaien hai
Your breaths are like which make my heart fly like a kite
Khushi was flickering her eyes. She felt like she was dreaming. Arnavji was singing. She was in complete shock and Arnav kept staring at her. Then he pressed his lips on her forehead. She felt his lips and her eyes went moist. She stared in those chocolate eyes which was full of love.
For the first time in her life she realized how special and important she was. No one had ever done something which was exclusively for her. Her Arnavji had written something for her n now was singing for her. She felt herself as an indispensable part of Arnavji's life.
Arnav made her sit on the bed and held her hands sitting beside her.
Arnav – Khushi uncle is fine. Please don't worry.
Khushi broke down in Arnav's arms. She couldn't handle her fear n pain anymore.
Khushi – Arnav what would have happened if no one would reached home that day? What would have happened if Shyamji would have succeeded in hospital? I would have lost my babuji again. Arnav m feeling so scared. I am responsible for all this. I …
She wept n poured her heart out. Arnav kept stroking her head. He wanted to hear her pain n fear. He waited until she poured her heart out completely. When Khushi was done he broke the hug and cupped her face. Then he wiped her tear stricken face and kissed her forehead.
Arnav – What relation do u share with uncle Khushi?
He asked cupping her face and in a very soft and calm tone. Khushi was surprised at his question. She widened her teary eyes.
Arnav – Answer me Khushi, how is uncle related to u?
Khushi – He is my father. (She replied in complete confusion.)
Arnav – Right Khushi. He is your father, so he has the right to protect u from every evil. Am I right Khushi?
Arnav was talking with complete serenity. Khushi nodded her head in agreement.
Arnav – So Khushi how can u blame yourself for all this. He did what every parent would do for his child. Tell me Khushi wont u not go to any extend for Aarav. Or would I back off if Aarav would be in trouble. (He paused and then continued.) When we become parents we take responsibility of the child. Likewise you are uncle's responsibility. And Khushi by blaming yourself you are disrespecting and questioning his love and concern for you. So think before you blame yourself. And one more thing Khushi, stop thinking about the things which did not happen. There is never an answer to what if's. So just stop thinking about all and stop blaming yourself. Uncle is fine and he needs us, especially u Khushi. You are better as Sanka Devi then this gloomy form of yours.
He smiled. Arnav was done with his explaining and kept staring at her. Khushi understood him completely. His Arnavji was right like always. She was blaming herself and was ignoring the love of her babuji.
Khushi – Arnavji u r right.
Arnav – It's Arnav Khushi, and I know I am right.
He winked at her n then brought the plate of jalebis for her. He started feeding her the jalebis. She kept munching n staring at her hubby. She was not able to believe that he is the same who once made her life miserable and now was doing all this just for her. Khushi was feeling blessed.
Since they were jalebis so the entire plate was empty in no time. Arnav wiped her face and kept the plate aside. He made her lie down n crept besides her keeping his head on his 'home'.
Khushi – Arnav, u wrote those lines, then u sang the song n then u explained me. You were never like that. I wonder what transformed u completely. (She asked stroking his head.)
Arnav – It's u Khushi. You have done all this.
He replied casually. But Khushi was confused.
Khushi – And how have I done this, would u care to explain?
Arnav brought his face near her face.
Arnav – Khushi when we kiss your saliva gets transferred to me and all this is the after effect of that saliva. Your effect on me, you see. (He gave his deadly smirk.)
Khushi made a 'o' face listening to his useless talks and hit him hard on his chest.
Arnav – Khushi from the time u have started calling me Arnav u have started disrespecting me. You are hitting your husband.
He tried to be a bit serious. Khushi felt bad.
Khushi – Arnavji I …
And he captured her lips. Sucking, kissing, licking and playing with her entire mouth he broke the kiss for air.
Arnav – I will shut your mouth like this whenever you will call me Arnavji when we are alone.
Khushi was blushing like hell. Her wild desires were invoked by the beast and now she wanted him badly. And after that misery and crying she was in a need of some pleasure.
Khushi – Arnav don't u want to continue the second half of game.
That was enough for Mr. Raizada to pounce upon her wild wife. Removing every bit of obstruction he made love to her with utmost care. For Arnav, Khushi was precious and for Khushi, Arnav was a blessing. They complemented and completed each other in every possible way.
Here goes the update. Will wait for your lovely comments on this one as well.
Thanks for your response and acceptance on the last update...
Well after reading arshimohabbat comment, just thought of changing the name of SS. After all its our show so the name should also say that.
Introducing a new character Jia Agarwal aka Jia Manek.
Jia Agarwal – She is from India but working in Sydney after her education from Sydney. She will work as NK's assistant. Rest info will be giving as the story will proceed.
Link to previous part CHAPTER 7For PM buddy Me or asthagarwal. 😃
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