Chapter 2 Everything was set for them to go .
Khushi seemed to be more excited to go along with Arnav . She was telling this to everyone .
Arnav was more than happy to see her full excited . They both had their breakfast .
Khushi : Namastey Nani ji , bye Anjali ji , bye Mami ji , bye Mama ji , bye Akaash ji , bye HP ji , bye Lakshmi ji .
Arnav was amused to see her wishing each member of the family . And she's bidding a goat !!! This was heights !!!
Arnav : Bye everyone .
They both came outside .
Khushi : Arnav ji you know what ?? I was really excited from yesterday !!!
Arnav : Me too .
They continued to talk and finally they reached the spot .
Khushi entered the house first and was followed by Arnav .
Mr.Mehta was all ready with his samples . He showed them . Khushi was very busy in selecting while Arnav was just imagining how excited they would be for their marriage .
Khushi : Arnav ji aap kya kar rahe hai ? Hume help kijiye na . [Arnav ji what are you doing ? Help me . ]
Arnav nodded his head and started to help her .
While selecting the cards , he saw a royal wedding card made of velvet .
He showed it to Khushi .
Khushi : Arnav ji blue shaadi ke liye acha nahi hai . Aap pink , red ya green mein kuch select kijiye .
Arnav nodded his head and started to search for the colour .
He then found a familiar card . It seems to be like their parents wedding card . He always wanted his wedding card to be like his parent's card .
And finally he found one . He showed this to Khushi .
Khushi. : Yayy !!! Finally I found this one !!! Arnav ji if you don't mind can you give this one to me ? You know I always wanted my wedding card to be the same as Uncle and Aunty's wedding card .
Arnav : Me too . Uncle pls save this na . We will print it for my wedding .
Khushi : Our wedding Arnav ji .
Arnav instantly saw her . This means that she too ... He was very much elated . No one can break his happiness now .
They selected a very expensive card for Payaash .
On their way back home , they went to cafeteria , parks etc .
It is one of their sweet memories together now .
Khushi : Arnav ji , this is the best day of my life till now .
******NEXT DAYKhushi was walking alone in the hall humming some song . She suddenly dumped into someone .
Khushi : Can't you see ?? And who are you ? How dare you enter in this house without permission ?
NK : Excuse me .. I think your mistaken .. I am not
Khushi : Oh stop I know about people like you !!!
Anjali who was working in the kitchen heard Khushi yelling at someone so she quickly entered the hall and found her cousin ...
Anjali : NK bhai !!! Aap agai !!!
NK : Thank god di aap agai . She's speaking some rubbish .
Khushi was shocked now ! She yelled at a person who has more right on this house than her ... She was just a family friend and he is their cousin , their family ..
Khushi : Bhai ??? Yeh aapke bhai hai ? [Brother ??? He's your brother ?]
Anjali : Haan Khushi . Don't you remember him ? Wait you used to call him ... What was that ??? Ummm ... Na na
NK : Nanhe .
He said looking lovingly at Khushi .
Khushi : Nanhe .. Nanhe ... Nanhe ji ??
Anjali : Now you both chat ...I have some work to do ...
Anjali resumed to her work again .
Khushi : Nanhe ji !! Aap !!! I'm so sorry I couldn't recognise you ... I'm extremely sorry .
NK : You don't have to apologise yaar ... It happens ...
Khushi : So you do remember me ??
NK : Who can forget you Khushi ?? None of us can forget you . Never .. We can't even think like that .
She was very happy . Now she met all her childhood friends . Though they all are older than her . They are always her friends . They always supported her .. So this was more or less like her own family . Everyone loved her and so does she .
Arnav : Hey NK !! How are you ??
Arnav said while getting down the stairs . NK went towards him and they hugged .
NK : I am fine Nannav .
Khushi made a face when she heard Nannav from his mouth .
Khushi : Arnav ji tell him to stop teasing me . He's teasing me like this since our childhood .
NK : Then why did you call him NANNAV ??
Khushi : Because at that time his name was hard to pronounce . Simple ...
NK : Yeah .. Even I felt Nannav is easier than Arnav so I am calling him Nannav . Any problem ?
Khushi : Arnav ji ...
She pouted .
Arnav : Khushi I'm used to it . And he's calling me like that from many years .
Instantly Khushi looked at NK and he had a cute adorable smile on his face .
NK : Haan Khushi , tab se main usse Nannav hi bhulaata raha [Yes,Khushi , from then I am calling him Nannav ]
Khushi was just looking at him while both the boys had a cute smile in their adorable faces.
Arnav : Ok guys , bye .
Khushi : Bye , Arnav ji .
They waved him .
Khushi was feeling awkward first time she was not able to talk in her life , she is dumbstruck .
NK : Kya hua ?? Balti bang hoga tumhari ?
Khushi bursted out laughing at his hindi .
Khushi : Bolti band hogayi tumhari ... Aap bhilkul vasey hi hai Nanhe ji .
Vahi hindi .
NK just smiled . They shared an eye lock .
Anjali : NK , Khushi come fast breakfast is ready .
Khushi : We are coming .
They both went towards the dining hall .
Anjali served them breakfast . They chatted after that and recalled all their childhood memories .
Arnav returned from his office . He saw Khushi chatting with NK . That's what he likes about her . She minkes with everyone so easily which is not a easy task . He smiled and was heading towards his room .
Khushi : Arnav ji !! When did you come ?? I didn't see you coming !!
She said getting up from the sofa .
Arnav : Just now Khushi .
Khushi : You couldn't even wish me Arnav ji ??
Arnav : No Khushi it's not like that ... I saw you busy in talking with NK so I was heading to my room ... That's it ...
Khushi : So ? You could have interrupted us na !!! Hum konsa America ko khareedne ki baat kar rahe the ? Kyun Nanhe ji ?
NK : Haan Nannav ! You could have interrupted us . See now Khushi is hurt .
Khushi nodded her head with a pout on her face like a cute little child .
Arnav smiled to himself .
Arnav : Chal .. I am sorry Khushi ... I won't repeat this again . Pls forgive me .
Khushi : Hmm promise ??
She forwarded her hand .
Arnav : Promise
He placed his hand on hers .
Arnav : Ab toh maaf kardo [ forgive me now at least ]
Khushi : Chaliye maafi dedi aapko [Ok then I forgave you] .
They smiled , Arnav excused and went to his room . Khushi headed towards the kitchen to cook something special .
Initially Anjali rejected her request to cook but since Khushi insisted , she allowed her to cook .
Khushi was cooking roti and mattar paneer .
Manorama : I really want to taste Khushi's hand made food .
Akaash : Me too Ma ... Our Khushi is cooking !!! I am sure the food will be good .
Anjali : Ya , the food will be good , but if Payal cooks it .. It would be delectable . Kyun Akaash ?
Anjali teased Akaash .. But anyways Akaash is used to this . He is being teased at every moment . He's waiting for Payal to enter his life as soon as possible but their engagement is next month . It's certainly a long time to go !
Every one are desperate to eat Khusi's food but they least know that there was another person who was waiting for this day since years . May be there were two .
Khushi came with a tray in her hand .
Khushi : The food is ready !!!
Every one were excited now . She first served the elders . Then she served Anjali , Arnav , Akaash and NK .
Nani : Very good bitiya . You did a wonderful job .
Manorama , Mahender : Very tasty bitiya .
Anjali , Akaash : delicious !!!
NK : I really can't believe that you cooked this !!! It's no less than a chef ... It's delicious Khushi .
Khushi saw Arnav .. She wants him to say something . But he was very busy in eating the food she cooked . Or may be its just normal .
Anjali : Khushi you also join us na .
Khushi sat beside NK .. Opposite to Arnav .
After dinner , Khushi cleared everything and was assisting HP in washing utensils . Just then Arnav came and
Arnav : Tumhara khana bahot achi hai .
Khushi : Sachi Arnav ji !!! I thought that I didn't cook properly that's why you didn't complement me !!!
Arnav : I didn't want to waste my time by completing you . In that time I could eat at least two morsels of roti . I wanted to eat how much ever I could eat and that too more than anyone because you cooked it Khushi .
Khushi : Awe that's so sweet of you !!
Arnav : Don't say that again and again Khushi !!
Khushi : How can I resist myself from calling like that ??? You're really so sweet Arnav ji .
Saying this Khushi pulled his cheeks and started to run ..
Khushi : Good night Arnav ji !!
She called out .
Arnav : Pagal ...
He went back to his room . Her naughtiness is always cherished by him .. He always want her to be like this .
Khushi was thinking of all the love this family is showering on her . She feels blessed . She equally loves everyone in the house but Arnav is really special amongst them and ...
NK was thinking about Khushi and her never ending chatter . How could someone talk so much ?? Certainly no one would get bored in her company . And all the feelings he had for Khushi are undefinable .
Slumber took over the three and they had a peaceful sleep .
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