Arhi FF Me and My ASR Td 4 Epilogue -129 23/9 - Page 48

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PART 19

What more can ascertain her love for him? It doesn't matter she accepts him or not her words behold the truth that her love is still alive and she would meet all the odds to protect it from any intruders! Payal felt a proud smile creeping over her lips when she saw her little sister opening the door and moving away not before warning her parents not to intrude in her life. She had made pretty clear on her stand; she is obliging to her parents only for their happiness while she would never give up her love. That still doesn't clarify the part of forgiving ASR. Shoving her to the threshold should be adequate to break her from the layer she has created around her since the day she had confronted him. Payal could no longer wait for her mission to work out and forced herself to rush outside to meet her fiance.

Ashok : Payal Do you know you are the most intelligent sister I have seen on earth ? Trying to mend things between ASR and Khushi? Wow.. What an idea? Ashok scoffed at her in irritation.

Payal: Ash.. I don't care if you ridicule me at this point.. Tell me if you can stand by me on this or else I can have my own way... Don't try to poke your nose then.. Payal retorted back turning away from him.

Ashok: Excuse me...you were the one who insisted me to spill about Khushi's engagement to Arnav.. Apparently I had to cheat my own friend because of my fiance's stupid thinking.. how mean is that? Ashok snapped back at her for belittling him.

Payal : uh.. I surrender.. Now if you would kindly consider my apologies and render your divine service in this mission I would be overwhelmed sweetheart.. she spoke with her voice softly blending with a tinge of sarcasm mocking his anger.

Akash had to give up his anger unbearable with the cuteness of the girl who had tied him under her control.. He couldn't wait for the next day when they enter into a relationship legally but the priority drifted to accompanying her on the mission of making his friend and his would be sister in law meet atleast once.

Payal talked to Lavanya on the matter. Lavanya was busy in handling the work in the channel since Khushi's leaving which had got her an opportunity to anchor certain segments.She had excused from her authorities to attend Payal's call but the situation which Khushi and ASR are in put her in deep silence. She couldn't herself argue the right factor here as both of them were dear to her though she found the fault in ASR a bit more. Her concerns grew when Payal urged her to talk to Aman on this as this might prove to be a last chance to clear things between Arnav and Khushi.. She immediately called up Aman to talk about the possiblities of making this meet happen.

Aman: oh..I thought so.. Why would my girlfriend call me unnecessarily out of the blue when she finds herself tied up in work? Aman asked cheekily earning a groan from the other side of the receiver.

Lavanya: Do you know the seriousness of what I am going to talk about? Its about Khushi and your boss ASR. She spilled the beans as soon as she felt that Aman was getting his complaint box opened.

Lavanya explained what Payal had told about Khushi to Aman who listened it carefully. He then took his time to clear all the apprehensions of Arnav regarding his change which Lavanya had put forth stating the clear cut instances on how he had met a transformed Arnav. Not that he supported his boss cum friend the reformed Arnav did make an impact in him when he saw him at his house. He was not the same ASR who would easily rile up at the spur of the moment, there was a calmness, a small eerie of silence in his speech that Aman could easily detect. He made his point to Lavanya on how he respects his boss more than before. Now all he could do is find a solution to make ASR and Khushi meet.

Aman: La... I have an idea.. Its impossible to bring Arnav to Lucknow.. so..

He ran his fingers through the hair after realising something very grave at this point

Aman :Damn.. he is travelling to Australia day after tomorrow La.. We have to speed up to find some reason..

Lavanya: Oh.. Its Payal's engagement tomorrow. I cant get her here tomorrow after the engagement..her voice lost the confidence slowly..

Aman : Wait let me check with Ashok if we can help us.. Aman hung up the call and talked to Ashok.

Finally it was decided that Lavanya to call up Khushi about her channel calling them for urgent work. She had planned to put pressure on her just for a week's time so that she can be back for Payal's marriage. This was just an option which seemed so bleak to get succesful as she had left the job without any hesitation. But knowing the kind nature and the selfless Khushi Lavanya tried to put the extreme pressure on her to make her visit Delhi once. After some time She rushed outside her office where Aman was waiting for her in the car.

Aman : Thank God La.. I just escaped from ASR.. He wasnt allowing me to go out since he had too much to handover. Aman sighed in frustration.

Lavanya : Then how did you escape ? she asked with a raising eyebrow..

Aman : My boss understands the language of love now.. I told him I wanted to catch up with you and its been long time, he readily agreed with a smile.. Cant believe he is the same ASR who shows big attitude to release a small smile from his lips. He has so much changed La.. He explained looking at Lavanya in her eyes ascertaining the meaning of each and every word which Lavanya could easily decipher.

Lavanya: hey Aman.. do you wanna hear the happiest news? Khushi is reaching Delhi tomorrow evening.. Lavanya squealed in excitment making Aman roll his eyes out of shock..

Aman : How did you do that La? It was a huge toss in their mission.. They never expected things to move positive in their way..

Lavanya : Yea Aman. I casually called her up and talked about some general matters including Payal's marriage. Her voice was so blanched which was really different from my normal Khushi. I suddenly caught hold of her by telling her that I am facing a huge problem in the channel and no one is trying to help me out.. A bit of concern developed over her voice. I developed the story in such a way that I presented myself to be helpless and losing out my senses because of the urgent work popped up in Agra. I gave her an idea of how it would be good if I had her beside me for this project. She was a bit hesitant and silent for a while. I knew that she was giving it a thought as she cant see me in trouble anytime. I hit the final nail saying I might have to ditch this career because of this one project submission which was going to be fatal in my career. That was enough for Khushi.. She confirmed the location of the report to be in Agra and not Delhi. I told her to come to Delhi and leave the next day to Agra for the project. She agreed. I guess she was getting stressed up so much that she wants to get out of it by diverting her attention towards something.. Its good for her somehow. I have promised her to send her back before Payal's wedding as per her request.. She simply stated but her inner heart wanting not to let go off Khushi from ASR's hands.

Aman hugged Lavanya in exhilaration. He couldnt find words to praise her for the deed she had done to unite two loving souls.Just as they predicted he got a call from Ashok. He attended the call turning on the speaker.

Ashok : Aman.. buddy.. you rock.. She told her parents that she is travelling to Delhi tomorrow.. what magic spell did you both cast on her Aman ?Ashok's excited voice boosted their confidence.

Aman : Wait Ashu.. We have not crossed half the bridge. She has to come here meet ASR and decide about their life.. Have you ever thought of something opposite happening to what we think of? Its easy to say forgive but difficult to practice it especially with the bitterness of the happening I dont think this would be a smooth process. Its just that we are giving a try from our end to mend the relation. He stated wryly.

An uncanny silence spread through their conversation agreeing to the fact that all this was a chance. It was their responsibility to take up or give up. They could only create situations cant decide for their life. Payal who was listening through the speaker on the other side spoke in rigidity the confidence in her piled up with the sudden shot of thoughts about Khushi's resolve. No matter what happens between them they had to be one which was her only motive.

Payal : Aman.. No need to get apprehensive.. I have full confidence in their love its not something you see and know for some years but it was experienced for six long years cant easily erase from your life. I hope they would give a second chance to their relationship after meeting each other and clearing their thoughts. She closed her eyes letting out a small prayer to make it happen. All that she could do was pray for them.

Lavanya: True Payal.. Don't just bothe about Khushi.. We will take care. Meanwhile you carry on with the engagement and marriage preparations especially your parents as they wont be so much comfortable in sending Khushi alone..

She hung up the call after giving an assurance to Payal about their plan. Payal would be the one worried about more than anyone as she would blame herself for not taking a step in mending their relationship. A well projected plan were devised by the two and they parted after agreeing to the agenda..

*******

She was sitting on the steps of her balcony aloof from her family very much despondent about her life. She wished to atleast escape from the delighted family who were gearing up for Payal's engagement the next day.. It became too obvious to think about her parents planning for her marriage as soon as they found the break in her relationship with Arnav. She couldn't clearly back off from her responsibilities of a daughter nevertheless. She had taken up every difficulty in a very positive mode but she finally proved to be a punching bag for all her loved ones to trample on her. She hadnt suspected Arnav for making such a silly remark on her relaionship with him to her parents but the big blow she received from him shattered her to the core. Later when Garima was admitted in the hospital she could get a clear idea of how these had started from a person whom she didn't expect to spill out the reason for it. Akash.. Akash had confided to her how her parents had tride to persuade the family with their decision and trying to impose on Arnav who turned mad at hearing that they were trying to separate his Khushi from him. A lone drop of tear escaped from her eye through which was guarded by her spectacles making its way towards the reddened cheeks. Her chin which was resting on her palms with the support of her legs could witness the tears controlling itself from coming out through the eyes and traversing through throat deep sinking inside her. All the more his madness in her sprung out as the reason for all the mishaps. Had he been like a normal individual by just liking her and not giving her much importance in his life both of them could have been spared from this anguish.. She is not worth to blame his madness while her love was no less on him. If he had showed it through anger she had showered her love on him dipped him in her love. A slow weak smile adorned her cheeks.She wiped her invisible tears. She had nothing planned in for her. As of now she would be with her parents giving them the much needed support from their daughter but that doesn't exactly mean that she would ditch her love even if he ditch her. That sounded more unrealistic to her. The impact of her words has made him invisible from her after that day. She wondered what if he comes back and follows her like before. But arguments arose within herself about the missing presence of her ASR all these days if he had really taken her words grave he would neither follow her nor consider her to be his henceforth. She might have to face the wrath of his arrogance which she was ready to face. What was remaining in her was nothing but a pure responsibility to her family and more nostalgic memories of her love.

She jolted with the contact of a pair of hands crossing through her neck. She turned backwards to spot her sister lovingly smiling at her. Khushi tried to maintain the level of a joyous smile but the latter refused to fake the intensity of the joy in it.

Payal : Khushi why do you fake your smile for others? Havent you learnt a lesson from your experiences not to sacrifice? She questioned with an absolute conviction of breaking the layer of subdue which Khushi was creating within herself.

Khushi: I don't have anything to fake jiji.. You tell me.. Arent you happy about the engagement with Ashokji tomorrow? Finally you are going to get a life as you wished Jiji.. I am really happy for you. She hugged her sister expressing the innate delight she always posessed for her loved ones which never dies in her.

Payal : You are happy for your sister but I am not.. I cant see my sister's life deteriorating while I enjoy myself with my husband and family..Her voice traced the coarseness in her throat. Payal had been so careful about her little sister from the day she was born especially when she found the posessive bhai taking care of her it took of her charge to protect their love than her sister. Now she is in a state of dilemma to settle on a decision. Its fair and appropriate only when the concerned people takes the final choice. She rested her head on Khushi's shoulders who inturn kept her caged between Payal's arms for protection.

Payal : Khushi.. Whatever has happened cant be altered. Some things are destined to happen in our life but life does give some chances to us on making use of the proper opportunities. I had been trying to tell you about ASR but was restricted by some unavoidable circumstances which I blame for myself.

Khushi moved away from Payal shrugging her hands off trying to stand up and move from there. What she never wished to hear from anyone she is being forced to hear by her own sister.

Payal caught her wrist and made her sit beside. Khushi demonstrate her look of disinterest with irritation by focussing on the floor. Payal held her hands in close.

Payal : Run away from reality as much as you can Khushi.. I wont stop you.. Infact I am no one to stop you. If you can be patient to listen what I am going to say I would be more grateful to you.. Later if I think about the mistakes I had commiteed in my life I should not be feeling awful for not letting you know about him at the apt time. For sure it would prick me through out my life Khushi..

Khushi turned her head towards Payal with scrunched eyebrows making herself ready to listen the depth of what she is going to convey.

Payal : ASR's mother passed away last week. ASR had been with her during her last days and he had been under the treatement of a pshychatrist. A real reformed Arnav has been evolved by his mother which you couldn't do all these six years Khushi.. Now he is totally changed. He is no more the arrogant ASR but a very calm Arnav who accepts his relations and life as his own.. Now I have been suffocating with this information within me for a long period of time. This is nothing to do with me coaxing you to give him a chance but my duty as a beloved sister to make her informed about what was the after math of her relationship breaking. Rest is in your hands Khushi.. Good Night.

Payal left her hand and stood up to leave but she got reminded of something and turned her back as she witnessed her sister all frozen on her spot. She had turned numb after Payal's monologue. Payal shook her from her thoughts with a hope that could arise some curiosity kindling the already burning fire in Khushi about her ASR.

Payal : I heard you are leaving for Delhi tomorrow.So just don't sit late as get tired for travel tomorrow. Bye.. Payal hit the final bell of her rescue. She didn't know whether that would hint anything on Khushi's head but the look on Khushi did surely confirm a small change in her apathy on Arnav. She prayed to Devimayya and closed her eyes for their plan success.

******

Next morning

He stood before his mirror brushing his hair getting ready to leave for his office. His mind instantly reminded of the day. It was Khushi's engagement. She would be entering into a new life soon. It teared apart his heart with a sudden thought of it. The brush he had in hand experienced the sudden pressure from his fists. The tormenting heart gave away for the anger to spill in with tightly shut eyes, hard clenched jaw and gritting teeth but soon the face of his mother interrupted its course of action. He bit his lips with his tears gulping down, the throat of not able to accept the fact that Khushi has gone far away from him. Taking a long breath in he imbibed the essence of calmness which soon pervaded into his mind soul and heart.He got dressed up fast in his formals and moved out of his room.

Arnav knocked the door which was wide open with Akash getting ready to leave for the hospital and Sheetal dressing up Anu.As soon as she saw Arnav on the door Anu jumped from her mother to rush into the arms of her chachu. Arnav scooped her in his arms kissed her on the cheeks. Akash felt contented to see his chotte getting more attached to his daugher.

Akash : Come in Chote.. Akash pulled him inside their room while Sheetal tried to turn back without paying attention to him.

Arnav settled in the couch and turned towards Sheetal who displayed her lack of interest in his presence.

Arnav : Bhabhi I need to talk to you actually. Arnav stressed the word Bhabhi as it is it was his first time he has endeared her with that name.

Sheetal found the ground shaking her beneath not able to stand the shock Arnav had punched in with his endearment. She had always been on the ignored list of all the members in the family due to her detatchment and stubborness. Sheetal had always been considered high among Anjum and her friends but she herself distorted her image by her stuborn nature especially when she got envious on Khushi getting more attention. She took her seat near Akash conveying her promptness to listen to Arnav. Akash watched it as a silent spectator as he himself couldn't come out of the shock provided by his chote.

Arnav : erm.. I am here for a request. Since I am leaving for Australia tomorrow I would like to have someone take over my position temporarily. I understand that you being a management student had to shed your dreams of working just after getting married. It did surprise me of you not getting into papa's business though I don't question your reasons on it. I thought I can render your service to my organization which would prove a satisfaction on my part that I have entrusted my responsibility on safe hands and you can a also garner this opportunity to get into the business field which you had dreamt of.

Sheetal was totally stumped hearing Arnav's offer. She had always wished to get into the field of business but her marriage and some restrictions on Anjum's part had put her off from the interest. Though Anjum had offered to take up some job in Avinash's office which was a different industry her ego didn't let surrender her to her mother in law's offer. Now she is getting the biggest opportunity to explore her talent that too under the big banner like AR which had been well known established organization for a long time. She smiled clearly excited at the fact. Arnav understanding her pleasing smile as acceptance continued to deliver his entire thought.

Arnav : I have talked to mumma about this. You don't have to worry about Anu as Mumma will take care of her. Aman would be taking up all the responsibility and you can coordinate with him on the decisions which I can apporve through email or other communication. I have endorsed you as a joint signatory with Aman for all important payments that would need the attention. You don't need to spend your entire day in office. Whenever you need to work from home you are free to do so. I wouldn't ask you to sacrifice the time you have to spend with Anu. Is that ok Akash? Whats your take?

Arnav turned to Akash who was literally awed with the sudden offer from his brother to his wife. He turned around to spot Sheetal flying in joy in her mind thinking of holding a proud position in AR which would prove to be a status symbol among his friends now. He thanked Arnav mentally to keep Aman in tact with the responsibility as his trust on his wife had never been on the higher side.

Akash : I don't have any hand on this Arnav.. Its all between you and Sheetal.. Akash waved his hand in air in dismissal of taking his opinion for this offer.

Sheetal : Thank you so much Arnav. Its my pleasure to take up the work. I am obliged by your genorisity in considering me to that position which would surely benefit my career.On the other hand I am seriously guilty of something for which I curse myself now. She bend her head down in shame while the two men astonished at what she was hinting at.

Arnav : Guilty of what?

Sheetal faced him with her eyes depicting the utter disgrace about her act. She didn't know if it would rile up the two men sitting infront of him but she had to reveal the truth sooner than the other.

Sheetal : Guilty of filling Garima aunty's ears everything bad about you.Guilty of fulfilling the intention to separate you and Khushi through Garima aunty. I had been under the impression that I would be considered useless when Khushi enters this house as your wife officially. Just to burst those horrors my selfishness indulged in the horrendous act of filling Garima aunty's ears about you having relationships with other women. She had been taking my word as the only promise to make her daughter save from your clutches. Her voice slowed down at the end but the next moment she received a hard blow on her cheek from her husband who couldn't control his anger. Akash didn't hesitate more as he pulled her from the wrists and slapped on her cheeks continously. Arnav who was already shocked with the confession went behind Akash to stop him from slapping Sheetal.

Arnav : Stop Akash.. You would kill her.. Look at Anu.. Your daughter is watching all these. Arnav shouted to stop Akash. When they all turned to look at Anu she was shviering with fear watching her father slappign her mom. Arnav rushed to take her and sooth her down while Akash left Sheetal who was crying hardly.

He sighed with relief when he found Anu sticking around his neck after coming out of her fear. The noise should have really brought the other members in the family but none of them were present. He slowly cradled Anu spotting his eyes on the floor in digesting the truths. Later on when Akash plunged himself on the couch keeping his forehead on his arms Arnav turned to face Sheetal giving an agitated look.

Arnav : Nothing can be done now.. I appreciate you feel for your mistake. In a way you have been an instrument for my redemption. I cant take away that credit from you.. This confession does not change my offer or my relationship with you..Past is past.. Lets not drag it further. Akash, hope you understand this to keep this within oursleves. Don't get hyper anymore especially infront of kids. Its my word and you cant back off that.. His words had the same punch and authority he had before. For a moment it was like a return of ASR but the intention was not to hurt anyone but to save Sheetal.. He gave a one last look at Sheetal who pleaded with her eyes and moved out of the room taking Anu in his arms.

*******

After the ceremony Khushi caught the next flight to Delhi as it was pretty urgent to meet Lavanya in her project as per her word. After what Payal had confided Khushi had lost her remaining hope of getting over it. Her first concern being helpful to La for the project and think about the future. She was totally blank on how her life would proceed now.Something very striking her was his treatment with a psychatrist.. he had taken the seriousness in her words. Khushi closed her eyes when tears started to coming out of the brim while leaning on the window of her taxi while it stopped near Lavanya's flat. She shook her thoughts and paid the taxi driver. She got into the apartment which apparently had been locked and she entered with the key her neighbour had provided to Khushi.

Khushi got freshened up and messaged Lavanya asking her about her where abouts. Lavanya had replied that it would take some more time as she is caught up with another report to be submitted for the channel. After settling herself on the couch with some light dinner prepared and kept ready on the table Khushi relaxed herself on the couch switching on the TV. She felt her head would burst if she thought about anything now. She wanted a deep sleep to make out a clear decision.

Arnav drove along the street and finally found out the building number he was searching for. Aman had invited him to have dinner with him and La on her apartment. It was quite a surprise for Arnav but he had to give up to the pleads of Aman and La who is more than his friends.

He got down the car taking the bouquet in his hand streching himself to her apartment. He pressed the calling bell with the hope that he wouldn't be disturbing the love birds who were getting hardly sometime to spend for each other.

Khushi meanwhile with her droopy eyes extended herself to stand up from the couch to check on who had pressed the bell. Her fatiguness had taken care of her laziness making her skip the normal procedure of checking the hole before opening the door. She had been so sure that it would be Lavanya on the door.

As soon as the door opened Arnav turned with a pleasant smile on his face only to find the shock of his life. His smile soon vanished with a blink of a a second when he spotted the girl who had been his life standing with an fatigued look , droopy eyes that was visible for her spectacles, shabby look and a thin figure. He took time to scan her from top to bottom checkign her Zombie look which just bursted his heart.

If it had been a thunder striking on her head Khushi wouldn't have been so much affected. She would have last expected her ASR standing on the door with a bouquet at Lavanya's apartment. She saw the glint in his eyes which was happy at seeing her but at the same time depressed at her state. She could perceive the difference in him with just a look. His smile that infected her before now blowing her off the senses. She hadnt experienced such a smile from him all these years. She felt like she was caught in an illusion for a second until Arnav stepped forward to get in.

Both of them broke their stance and looked away understanding the awkwardness. Khushi let him in and closed the door while she could feel her heart beat rising with her knees losing balance. Arnav cursed himself when he found out stumped by the looks of Khushi who had been looking horrible due to his torture. Both of them were looking away when one rested her eyes on the door and the other on the couch. Six years of love their fights, his dominance, the intimate moments, the kiss, the authority, the trips, their enjoyment their touches finally their face off. The face off by the inner conscience which had turned their lives upside down. Outside forces trying to split their feelings but would that have really happned? Would they have given up their feelings both of them pondered.

It was a slow motion on its course when both of them turned around to face each other. This had to happen one day or the other.. The moment his eyes fell on her, the moment her eyes fell on him.

I wouldn't mind to use you as my defense if they try to instigate me by getting your name dragged into marriage with some one else. I wouldnt even hesitate to make this public.

Uh.. How can I expect someone like you to know what a mother's love is?

"Was there something really attracting with me I mean were you behind my financial background by any chance.."

"A real Psychopath.. You deserved treatment from a pshychatrist rather than the love which I showered on you"

The words rang in their ears incerasing the already formed depression between them. He realised the effect of the beast in him turning her into such a situation. She realised the grave mistake she had committed in pointing him on his weakness and stirring him to visit the psychatrist. What have they got themselves into? Both of them move towards the couch to settle down. Arnav saw her how she hadnt left her eyes from him but still making herself comfortable by leaving behind fair distance between them.

Arnav : How. Ha.wh... His words got stuck in his dry throat. He swore beneath him for the helpless situation and tried to come out of it.

Khushi had nothing much in her mind than staring at her ASR who had become so different in his expressions. He was stumbling for words which really shocked her to the core. Gone were those days when ASR used to order everyone with a word. But no one could agree the fact the Khushi had more courage to face him than Arnav who was trying to get out of this embarassment. Arnav after looking around to gain some courage pulled himself to look into her eyes and speak.. There he saw her staring at him without missing a single second to blink her eyelids with a blank expression.

Arnav : um.. I heard today was your engagement. The question didn't match his expression. He was tryng to start the conversation pushing off this awkwardness.

Khushi : You believed it didn't you? Her voice had the sarcasm teasing him for the belief he had in his love. She still didn't take her eyes off him.

Arnav ran his hair through frustration thinking of the stupidity of his question earning a dig at himself which he had invited on his own. If she had got engaged she wouldn't be sitting on the couch opposite her which was understandable. He closed his eyes to think of his mother giving him the strength to talk to her. She saw him folding hands with the fingers clutching each other tightly with closed eyes breathing in and out. As if the initial shock wasn't enough for her to retreive now she is witnessing her ASR praying for strength to talk to her. She got blown off by the small reactions. How easily she could distinguish his small movements she thought.

Arnav opened his eyes with a refreshing positivity invoking in him the strength he needed. That look mesmerized Khushi making her lose her senses with an impending smirk on his face.

The moment he saw the scarlet red creeping her face which came out involuntarily he stood up and took long steps to reach her couch and stood on his knees infront of her. He looked into her eyes which was still searching answers for the questions.

Arnav : Khushi.. I am sorry.. I am terribly sorry. He begged with teary eyes.

To be continued..

he knows he wronged Khushi but he doesn't know what
to do about it

Can't believe it's going to end in the next update :'(
Was loving this ff so much
Back to the update loved it how both of them met and arnav was really sorry for his deeds can't wait to read the next update

UnRes
Omg next update is the final one?
What the? 😲
Akka pls continue more nah
Good that sheetal confessed the truth
& Khushi cursing herself for the out blow she did .. Him taking the treatment was positive for the change anyways .. But still when I read the part my heart twitched
...
Now Khushi can see the little changes ...
& Arnav prayed to his mother for support

Amazing

Thanks for the update and I can't wait to read more and I hope you continue with couple of more chapters

Can't wait to read arshi's meet

OMG! Arshi to meet.

OMG IM DEAD! when are Arshi gonna meet..hope Arnav doesn't suffer again and neither does khushi..