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Chapter 14

In the morning Arnav got up with a smile on his face, he was feeling on cloud 9, this new found happiness was making him cheerful. He thought of having a bath as after sometime they need to leave for delhi.

He had his bath and came out with a fresh feeling, everything around him was making him feel peaceful, he was feeling as if after many years he was at peace.

After his mom's death he never knew what was happiness, how does it feel to be happy, though he was always happy for his di and she was the only person for whom he was living his life, but today there was someone else also with whom he was thinking to plan his future, but a question was making him restless, was it too early? What if she doesn't feel the same and am I myself sure about my feelings, do I really want to spend my life with her, to say he was confused will be an understatement, he brushed off his thoughts and decided to wake khushi, he wanted to check whether she was ok.

Khushi... Khushi..., is she still sleeping, I hope she is fine.

Khushi... open the door.

She opened the door and arnav was surprised to see her all ready in her lemon yellow dress, looking fresh like morning sun rays.

You... you are all ready, I thought you might not have got up, but tum toh tayyar ho.

Haan arnavji, yesterday i got good sleep, may be due to tiredness or medicines I don't know , but when I got up today I was feeling all fresh, so thought of getting ready, anyways we have to leave na, we are already late by one day, everybody will be waiting for us, aur hum jaante hain aap AR ko kitna miss kar rahe honge, she chuckled.

He raised his eyebrows on her statement, are you teasing me khushi?

She realized what she blurted in hurry, no... no... I mean aapko bohot kaa...m ho..ga na...

He smiled, its ok khushi you don't have to get nervous in front of me.

Mmm.. Khushi...tum thik ho? I mean kal jo kuch bhi hua are you fine?

She smiled at his concern, Iam fine arnavji, hum thik hai, we will have breakfast and leave.

Ok come I have already ordered breakfast.

They had their breakfast and left to start their journey back to delhi.

Since it was too early in the morning, khushi didn't have breakfast properly and now in the middle of the journey she was feeling hungry.

Arnav...ji humein bhook lag rahi hai.

What the... khushi you just had breakfast.

Woh bhi koi nashta tha, san..dwich.. it was nothing for me arnavji, Iam used to having parathas in my breakfast, I am hungry now, she started cribbing like a kid.

Khushi we have left the hotel far behind and now in middle of this highway where will I find a hotel, its so deserted area.

Dont worry Arnavji, I know one dhabba over here, its just 1km from here.

Dhabba... what dhabba...

Manjeet da Dhabba, the food over there is too tasty.

Khushi how come you know, have you been to nainital before?

Now khushi was lost for words, she started biting her nails, hey devi maiyya.. yeh humne kya keh diya, ab hum Arnavji ko kya jawab de...

Wo...hhh arnavji, my friend preeto have been to Nainital before and when we were coming here, she told me to visit this dhabba if possible as the food over here is very tasty.

Ok.. arnav was convinced.

Khushi breathed a sigh of relief bach gaye...

They reached the dhabba, khushi was all excited to visit the place as it brought lot of sweet memories to her.

She looked around... the place was still the same, she went in flashback, how she climbed the desk to talk to her babuji and then coincidentally fell into his arms, how the people over there addressed them as husband and wife, she sighed.

That day it was a lie, still they had to accept it being uncomfortable.

Today also the situation is same, the only difference is that they are really married but still they will have to pretend as they are married.

Arnav was looking around the place, khushi... are you sure you want to eat here?

Laad governor, abhi bhi akad nahi chodenge, haan arnavji I am sure, though you will feel as an alien over here as you are used to your five star ambience but the food is much more tasty than your five star hotels.

Khushi saw the old aunty, and ran to her with a smile Namaste auntyji.

Lady glanced at her and thought like a familiar face, oye kudi tenu main pehle bhi dekhiyaa, tu pehle aayi hain yahan pe ruk mujhe yaad karnede...( Hey girl I have seen you before as well, let me remember)

The lady thought for a while and saw arnav taking a seat on the wooden bed kept outside and she realized who they were.

Oye aji sunte ho, arey dekho yeh wahi pyaar da maara joda hai jinhone pichle saal bhaagke shaadi ki thi.(Listen ji this is the same lovely jodi who had visited our dhaba last year)

Suri came running to have a glance at the couple and was happy to see them again , he was about to greet arnav when khushi remembered something, uncleji humein aapse kuch baat karni hai.(uncleji I want to talk to you something important)

Haan bol beti kya hua? Woh dekhiye bohot lambi kahani hain mein appko nahi bata sakti, bas app itna jaan lijiye ki woh nahi jaante hum unki patni hai, isliye aap unse is bareme kuch mat kahiyega.( Ya daughter tell me what happened? Its a very long story uncleji, I cant tell you, just you know one thing that he doesn't know I am his wife, hence you don't say anything to him about this)

Mr an Mrs Suri were confused,but seeing at khushi's sad state they understood there is some problem, hence they didn't ponder over it much.

They thought it may be their personal problem and didn't ask about it much.

Thik hai beti hum nahi poochenge, par rab kare tum dono ke beech job hi problem hain woh theek ho jaaye, humara aashirwaad hain.( ok dear we wont say anything... but will pray whatever problems you both have get sorted out... our blessings are with you both)

Khushi smiled, thank you uncle aunty, now can you please bring food for me I am dying to have aunty's delicious food.

Arnav was wondering about the deep discussion going on between khushi and the hotel owners, does she know them? she is talking to them as if she knows them since ages, crazy girl... he thought.

After sometime the food arrived, khushi gave a broad smile to suriji by saying thanks to him.

Suriji was glancing at arnav every now and then, as if he was curious to know what happened between this lovely couple.

Arnav was hell confused, first khushi was talking to them as if they are long lost friends and then he was staring at arnav like anything.

Khushi do you know these people from before.

Khushi choked on his comment, jii... nahin toh...she was scared what to say.

Khushi are you okay, drink water, he started patting her back and they had an eyelock.

Mr and Mrs suri were keenly observing them, yenniii soni jodi hain, rab jaane ki ho gaya dono ke beech.( what a cute couple they are, god knows what happened between them)

Khushi you okay?

Ya arnavji iam fine, they started having their food.

Khushi why the hotel owners are staring at me, you know I feel weird.

Woh... arnavji, you are wearing a suit na and this is a dhabba, so they will be considering you as an odd person to have food over here, khushi some how managed some excuse.

Ok.. arnav was not that convinced, he was feeling something fishy in the atmosphere at the dhabba.

Arnav was amazed at the way khushi was enjoying the food, he smiled at her kiddish behaviour, the way she was eating nonstop surprised him.

Aap hamein aise kyon dekh rahein hain, khaiye na''.

No khushi I am full, I cannot have this much food, you are amazing, doesn't look like you have so much space in your stomach.

Arey you don't know I can eat much more than this.

Suddenly some dhol people came as it was some festival going on at that place.

They started playing dhol with all sardarjees dancing to the tune along with Mr and Mrs Suri.

Arnav was irritated due to the noise but the moment he saw khushi dancing along with them, he started enjoying it. He was drooling over her, the way she was dancing carefree, she was enjoying like a kid.

Suddenly he started feeling odd about the whole scene, he felt like he will collapse any moment, this... what's this... he started getting images of khushi dancing in the same way in front of his eyes, but... she was wearing something else, but its the same place... and everything was similar, those dhol people, the sardarjees dancing, what's happening to me... he thought.

He kept a hand on his head and was about to fall, when khushi saw him becoming unconscious, arnavji... she cried, she ran towards him and caught hold of him, Mr.Suri helped her to make arnav lie on the wooden coat.

She sprinkled water on his face, arnavji uthiye, hey devi maiyaa kya ho gaya appko''.

Arnav slowly opened his eyes and saw a crying and worried khushi, as soon as he got up to sit, khushi hugged him tightly forgetting the surroundings and the people standing nearby.

Aap.. aap thik toh hain''.

Khushi relax Iam fine, kuch nahin hua look at me'' he started rubbing her back to make her feel relaxed.

Suddenly khushi realised her position and felt that everyone was staring at them.

She pulled herself from his arms and adjusted her duppata.

Arnav cupped her face in his hands, khushi I am fine don't worry, bas thoda chakar aa gaya tha''.

He knew what happened, but he was not ready to disclose it to her at the moment as he himself was confused about those images which flashed in front of his eyes.

He wiped khushi's tears, khushi felt relieved at seeing him in ok state.

'Oye puttar tu thoda aaram karle, suriji said''.( son you should take some rest)

Haan arnavji, how will you drive in this state.

Its ok khushi Iam fine I can drive, we are getting late lets leave we have to reach before night.

No arnavji I will not allow you to drive in this condition.

Arnav smiled at her concern, he felt so good the way she was caring for him.

He felt like his maa was somewhere around.

Oye puttar, agar tu kahein toh main driver ka intezaam kar sakta hu.( Son if you say I can arrange for a driver to Delhi)

Ya we can arrange for a driver to nainital suriji said.

But...? no buts and ifs... arnavji I will not allow you to drive, khushi pouted like a kid and he felt like kissing her then and there itself.

Ok, we will take the driver and I will pay him and give him transport to return to nainital.

Suriji arranged for a driver and soon arnav and khushi left for delhi taking leave from everyone and promising to meet again.

Khushi was tired and unknowingly slept leaning her head on arnav's shoulder.

They were at the back seat and the driver was driving towards delhi.

Arnav looked at khushi and gave a small peck on her head, she look so angelic while sleeping, she is so special, I want to see her besides me always, he thought.

Suddenly arnav remembered about what happened in nainital, first the image of him dancing with her at sohail's party, he had got flashes of their earlier dance and then while seeing her dancing at dhabba, he felt like he has seen her before also like this dancing at that place.

He was confused, why all my dreams are some or the other way related to khushi, and that nightmare where he screams her name.

She is an intergral part of all his dreams , or more precisely she is the only one in his dreams.

Has she something to do with his past memories.

Whom he will ask this question, khushi? No he cant ask her, what will he tell her that I am dreaming about you no... that's not possible.

But then di? Can he ask di? But what if she doesn't know about it, she will tease me like hell saying that I am dreaming about khushi.

Dammit... this is so confusing.

Soon they reached raizada house. Khushi he jerked her, khushi get up we are home.

Khushi slowly opened her eyes and realized that she slept on his shoulder for a long time. Mmm... I am sorry arnavji... I don't know when I slept on your shoulder, I am sorry.

Arnav smiled Its ok khushi you were tired, I didn't feel like waking you.

Arnavji... why have you brought me to shantivan? you would have dropped me at laxmi nagar..., no problem I will take an auto and go.

No way khushi, I will not allow you to go this late, I called di.. and she told me to bring you here as she wanted to talk to you.

She has informed buaji don't worry, so you will be staying here tonight.

They entered shantivan, and anjali came towards khushi giving her a bear hug.

Khushiji we missed you so much.

Excuse me.. di main bhi gaya tha, I think you forgot me arnav complained.

Anjali smiled no chotey, how can I forget you, you are my pappad ka tukda no.

Arnav gave her a hug, ok di no more lovey dovey talks, he never felt comfortable of her pampering.

Khushiji come, we all have something to share with you, offhooo.. anjali bitiya let her relax for sometime, she is just back from a long journey, naniji said.

Arnav was amazed, how his family was giving khushi so much attention as if he never existed, but he was feeling nice about it.

Di I will fresh up and come.

No chotey, before that you have to hear us, we have a good news in shantivan.

Arnav and khushi were confused, what will be the good news they thought.

Di.. what good news, khushi asked?

Khushiji good news is that you are going to become a maasi, yesss payalji is pregnant.

Wha...ttt khushi screamed and jumped like a kid, she ran towards payal and gave her a bone crushing hug.

Jiji... I am so happy, hey devi maiyya I cant believe Iam going to become a massi and chachi too payal whispered, khushi gave a faint smile, but soon brushed off the thought.

Jiji.. Iam so happy for you.

Arnav gave aakash a hug and congratulated him, he was bad at words, but was happy for his brother.

Bhai I am so happy, bhai you are going to become chacha... Ya aakash I am too happy for you, god bless you and payal, arnav said.

Maamiji... hello hi bye bye, such a big news and you will not give me sweet also, you are going to become daadi, promotion hui gava, khushi chuckled at manorama.

Haan haan Phatti... I mean khushi bitiya, I will become a daadi and don't worry I have personally made jalebees for you with Payal's help.

So this is the reason you called me here di, khushi asked.

Ya khushiji, how can I wait for morning to share such a good news.

Ok now khushiji, there is a small problem.

What happened di is everything ok, jiji is fine na.

Ya khushiji she is ok but, doctor said that she is very weak and have asked her to take complete bed rest til 3 months are completed.

So what's the problem di, I will tell jiji not to work don't worry.

No khushi the problem is Aakash is going to US for one month due to some important project.

Di no problem, I will go instead of Aakash, arnav said.

No bhai, this project was started two months back and it is due for completion and the clients were dealing with me so it will be a problem for you, as you are not aware of this project.

Arnav agreed to Aakash.

But how will jiji manage if jijaji is not here?

I know khushiji, so we have come up with a solution, that you shift to shantivan till the time Aakash comes back, so that you can be with payalji everytime, I have spoken to your amma and buaji also, they were also of the same opinion.

See day time we can manage her and take care of her, but during night there has to be someone all the time with her, you never know when she needs anyone.

And if you will be here, even she will feel better.

Haan khushiji, it will be a great favour for me and with you being around payal, I can

be relaxed and will not worry much while being in US, Aakash said.

Kya Jijaji aap bhi, she is my sister do you need to say all these things, I will stay with her no problem.

Payal became happy and everyone was relaxed and happy about the decision.

But somehow arnav became restless, he didn't know whether he was happy that khushi will be around all the time or he was tensed that how he will be able to keep his emotions in control with khushi being around.

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