Arshi FF: Baby, Come Back To Me!!! Chapter 2 up (Note on pg 5) - Page 3

Emotional update...
Feeling sad for khushi..

Really loved this concept.
Nearly was in tears during the first chapter.
She blames herself for what happened. 😭
Really hope Arnav wakes up soon.
If i was in Khushi's place i would have isolated myself, Khushi really is strong and brave here.

Thanks guys for all your comments and support. I'm so happy that you like the story. I hope this chapter lives up to all your expectations. So here it is...

BABY, COME BACK TO ME!!!

CHAPTER 2: LAYING IT ALL OUT

Khushi sat on the bed going through their wedding album and remembering all the drama they had to go through that day. With Dadiji and thinking that Arnav was not going to turn up for the wedding and having her Amma insulted beyond imagination. It really was a busy day if you could say that but Arnav hadn't let her down. He came and pledged his love to her. It was the most beautiful moment of her life. To think they had once hated each other so much.

And then when they were finally happy, fate had something else in store. The accident flashed clearly in Khushi's mind. But before she could divulge further into it, she felt a tiny hand tugging at her leg. She looked down immediately to find her cute, 3 year old niece, Drishti, smiling up at her. Drishti had Anjali Di's smile and Rohan Jiju's personality, which was timid and quiet.

'Hi Khushi Mami.'', she said in her adorable baby voice that could make anyone's heart melt.

Khushi put the album behind her and smiled, pulling Drishti up into her lap, 'Hi baby. Did you have a good nap?'', she asked

'Yes. Mama said that I'm a good girl and that good girls have their nap on time.'', she said explaining herself.

Khushi smiled, 'Oh well, your Mama is right. And yes you are a good girl.'', Khushi rubbed her cheek against Drishti's chubby one. Sitting and spending time with Drishti always made her feel at peace.

'You know..'', Khushi began, 'Payal Mami and Akash Mama are coming in two weeks time with your Armaan Bhaiya. Are you excited?'', she asked Drishti.

'No.'', was the answer.

'Why?''

'Because Bhaiya always breaks my dolls.'', Drishti made a puppy dog face.

The answer reminded Khushi of the story Di had told her, of how Arnav would break her dolls. She now definitely believed that Drishti and Armaan were going to be the next Anjali and Arnav.

She smiled thinking about it. 'Khushi Mami, when is Arnav Mama coming home?'', she asked innocently.

Khushi didn't know what to say to that but there was always a solution to things. 'Drishti, come now. Lets go wash your face before your NK Mama and Lavanya Mami come.'', came Anjali's voice from the door.

Drishti ran happily to her mother and Khushi smiled at Anjali, thanking her. Anjali returned the smile.

Khushi closed the album and put it in the closet, grabbing her dupatta, she walked out the room. The dinning table had already been set. Khushi took her usual seat which was next to his on her right hand side. She looked sadly at the chair that had been empty for the past two years. Just then Rohan Jiju came downstairs taking his usual seat across Khushi. 'Hi Jiju.'', she greeted.

'Hey Khushi.'', he replied with a smile. Rohan Jiju had brought the light back into Anjali Di's life after the whole Shyam fiasco. Rohan Jiju was a cardiologist by profession and a damn good one at that but he always made sure that he had time for his wife and daughter, no matter how tough things got. Anjali Di deserved it after everything that she had been through.

'Khushi, where are you lost?''

'Nothing Jiju.'', she answered.

Anjali came and sat next to Rohan and Drishti at the one end of the table. 'I hope we aren't late?'', came Lavanya's jovial voice. Everyone got up and hugs and kisses were exchanged before they took their seats. Lavanya was 5 months pregnant and looked every bit the expecting mother with that beautiful glow on her face.

Anjali beckoned them to sit. Lavanya sat next to Khushi on her left hand side and NK next to her.

'And how is my favourite niece?'', asked NK

'I'm good NK Mama.'', she answered sweetly.

Everyone starting passing the dishes around and fell into a comfortable, casual conversation. 'Wow! Di the food is delicious.'', praised NK. 'Thank you.''

Lavanya tapped Khushi,'' So how have you been?'', she asked.

'I'm fine. And you? Hows the little one?'', Khushi touched Lavanya's swollen tummy fondly.

'I'm well, just tired and this little one is as busy as a bee, kicking all the time. But I love it.'', she answered happily.

Khushi smiled. 'You know, Jiju, Drishti's birthday is coming up soon. What are we doing? A party?'', asked NK.

'Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.'', answered Rohan. 'What say Anjali?'', he asked. 'Yeah, sounds good to me. I think a party is just what this family needs, isn't it Khushi?'', she asked.

'Bilkhul Di, and besides our princess only turns 4 once.'', she answered. A party would be a good distraction, thought Khushi.

'Lucky Nanav isn't here planning it, otherwise the party would be so boring. Yaad hai, Akash and Payal Bhabhi's party. It was so dead but Khushi Bhabhi and I saved the day.'', he said laughingly.

The room went silent. Khushi rose from her seat and said, 'I'll just go see if Hari Prakash has any warm roti's and walked to the kitchen. 'NK, tum bhi na...'', scolded Lavanya.

NK held his ears and said, 'Sorry, I didn't mean to bring Arnav up.'' Anjali got up but Lavanya stopped her. 'Di, I'll go see.''

Lavanya walked into the kitchen and found Khushi clutching the counter top and crying. 'Khushi .'', she said walking up to her and holding her shoulder. Khushi immediately wiped her tears and turned to face Lavanya. 'Hey, you don't have to pretend in front of me. I'm your friend.'', she said lifting Khushi's chin.

Khushi broke down for the second time that day. 'I can't do this anymore. I don't have it in me anymore. I can't pretend that I'm strong when I feel like I'm dying day by day. I can't live without him Lavanya. I just can't.'', she cried against Lavanya.

It killed Lavanya to see her once happy go lucky friend so broken and sad. 'Khushi, you can't lose hope. Arnav will recover. Just don't lose hope. Nothing can separate you both. Not two years, not even a lifetime. You two are meant to be.'', she comforted Khushi as best she could. Truth was that Lavanya admired Khushi immensely. She didn't know if she could have handled things the way Khushi had if she were in the same situation.

'Come on, lets go.''Khushi wiped her tears and followed Lavanya out. NK apologised but Khushi told him that he hadn't said anything wrong. She knew that when anyone mentioned him, it tugged painfully at her heart and she didn't know how to deal with it and you'd think two years would help with that. But Khushi doubted even a lifetime would help her to deal with it.

And so they spent the evening chatting, almost like old times. Anjali and Rohan trying to help Nk overcome his Pre dad jitters.

It was about 11pm when Rohan and Anjali knocked on Khushi's bedroom door. 'Di, Jiju, Kuch kaam tha?'', she asked.

'Actually Khushi we wanted to discuss something with you.'', said Anjali.

'Sure Di. Go on.''

'khushi.'', started Anjali, 'Rohan and I were talking about it and we think it's time that we brought Chote home.''

Khushi looked up shocked at Anjali and Rohan. Rohan and Anjali shared a knowing look before Rohan spoke, ''Khushi, we were just thinking about it. The decision is ultimately yours to make.''

''No Jiju. Tum aur Di bilkhul sahi hai. We can talk to Dr Kumar tomorrow and shift Arnav here.''

Khushi smiled at the two of them as best she could. Anjali walked up to her and gave her hug and Rohan squeezed her hand reassuringly before they both left the room.

Khushi was sure that she was getting no sleep tonight.

So that was chapter 2. Hope you guys like it. I promise Arnav will come out of his coma soon and some more revelations will be made clear to you guys in chapter 3. Until then, don't forget to like and comment,

Regards

-LIVI-

heart breaking... feeling soo bad for her... a very strong woman she is...
n thank god he'll be coming outta coma soon...n what revelations...
will be waiting for next one...

That's a really emotional start.

Note:

Regarding new readers, please buddy me for PM's.

I will have chapter 3 up by next weekend.

Until then, Wish You A Very Happy New Year!!! 😊 May it be better than the last...

Take care
~LIVI~

Nice update.
Waiting patiently for Arnav to get better.