Part 12
Later that day,at exactly 7 PM,Arnav came home with an hour to spare before dinner with the family.He had made sure Monica had come an hour before him so he wouldn't have to drive her home because the first and last time he did,he regretted it.He referred to it as complete and utter agony.
Arnav walked into his room.He heard giggles from the room beside him which belonged to Aarav.He also heard a feminine laugh and knew Khushi was with Aarav.It almost felt like the old times when he used to come home and find Khushi and Aarav in their room laughing and playing.Almost.Arnav didn't live in fantasies.Only in reality.With that in mind,he freshened up and changed into comfortable wear.
He sat in his chair and opened his laptop.Before he could open up any folder,there was a knock at his closed door "Come in" he said.
Shyam walked in "Hey Arnav.How are you"
"Good"
Shyam sat on the chair opposite of him "How's work"
Arnav raised an eyebrow "The last I heard,you hated to even hear about work when at home"
"Only with your sister" Shyam winked.
Arnav shook his head "The real reason please"
"Come with me" Shyam stood up.
"Why?"
"Just come"
Arnav hesitantly stood up and followed him out of the room.Shyam stopped outside Aarav's room.The door was open so they could see Aarav and Khushi playing a board game "Why did you bring me here" Arnav asked confused.
"I don't exactly what happened Arnav and I know you probably don't want to talk about it.I also know you don't want to hear things like 'Marry again' or 'Try to fall in love again'.All I know is that you two had an argument and she left and you tried to hate her"
"I do hate her"
Shyam tilted his head at Arnav "Right" he said sarcastically "Anyways,what I really am trying to say is that do you really think she spent 4 years of her life with you just for money"
"She asked me for divorce on the spot" Arnav muttered.
"Don't you find that weird.She just asks that on the spot"
Arnav looked at Khushi curiously.Shyam was right.That was weird.Why would she ask for divorce and that too after 5 years of marriage "She did look slightly worried before she asked for the divorce.I think it first began on the night I took her out for our anniversary dinner"
Shyam nudged him by the elbow "Do you want to do some investigation on this?"
Arnav looked at Shyam "If you don't mind,can I do it alone"
"Only if you ask me for help if you need it"
"Done"
****************************************************
Arnav sneaked into Khushi's room right after his conversation with Shyam.He looked around.It was pretty clean and tidy.Arnav wondered if he should be feeling any guilt for sneaking into Khushi's room without her permission because he didn't.The truth was Khushi was still his wife.He hadn't signed those papers and wasn't able to so without a thought he had thrown them out.So technically they were still very much married.
Arnav looked around and wondered where he should start looking first.A blinking light caught his attention.It was Khushi's cell phone lying on her table.Curiosity got the best of him and he picked it up.Since Khushi didn't have a password,it was easy to unlock her phone.Her inbox was almost full.Arnav opened up her recent message 'Arnav just came back from the office and went to his room.Go to your room and lock yourself in' "What the" the words slipped from his mouth.The message was from unknown.In fact Khushi's inbox was full of Unknown's messages.There were even a few that dated back when they were together.The first message she received was on their anniversary date "Shyam is right" Arnav realized as he read all the other messages "Khushi didn't want to leave me but was blackmailed into doing it"
"What are you doing here?"
Arnav turned around,discreetly putting the phone back.It was Khushi "What do you mean?" he asked.
She frowned "What are you doing in my room.You should be in your room" The words slipped from her mouth before she could stop them.
Arnav narrowed his eyes at her "How are you supposed to know that?"
"Um...I saw you"
"You were with Aarav in his room,playing a board game with him.When did you see me come in?"
This time Khushi narrowed her eyes at him "How are you supposed to know that?" she repeated his question.
Arnav looked at her startled "Um...I saw you on the way to my room.I was going to check on Aarav"
Khushi nodded.They looked at each other awkwardly.A few minutes later Khushi spoke "Can you leave my room?"
Arnav stared at her "This is my house.Every room in this house,including yours,belongs to me.I can come and go as I please and you can't do a thing about it"
Khushi scowled "I am the guest! I demand privacy"
"Guests or not,I don't care.If I want to stay here I will" As if to prove his point,Arnav sat down on the bed.
Khushi gritted her teeth "I'll complain to Nani"
"Go ahead"
"I'll complain to Di"
"Your choice"
"I'll complain to your mother"
"I don't care"
"I'll complain to your father"
"I am not moving"
Khushi's face turned almost red at her fury to which Arnav almost laughed at but decided against it.If looks could kill,he would have been burned a long time ago "GET OUT!" she screamed so loud he looked at her startled.That was the last thing he expected her to do.
She began throwing curses at him.Arnav stood up and made his way to her in long quick strides.He covered her mouth with his hand "Done?" he asked.
Khushi shook her head with a pout.Arnav chuckled at her childish antics.He removed his hand from her mouth.Khushi rubbed her lips together as if trying to get his feeling off her "Never do that again"
Arnav laughed "I am leaving.I was getting bored anyways"
With that said,he left the room.Khushi stared at him,her mouth wide open "Idiot" she grumbled.Khushi looked at her table and frowned "Where did my phone go?"
NOTE FOR WHOEVER WANTS PM
If you would like pms from me on Our Life Life/What To Believe' please buddy me at KhushiPM.If by any chance you don't receive my pms,it is probably because your inbox is full.
Udne Ki Aasha
Anupamaa
52