#3 ArShi FF:VAS Undefined*Epilogue Thread Link page 1 - Page 55

Aarthy's eyes for a minute got life seeing her son but went wide seeing her daughter in law. She sat there with anticipation as Arnav kept the breakfast and juice on the small table there in front of her and sat near her while Khushi sat on the cushion seat opposite to them. Arnav and Khushi again had an eye to eye conversation which was well noticed by the other person there. They got ready for the conversation.

Arnav(crisp): Erm.. You are leaving today?

Aarthy(equally crisp): Yes.

Arnav: Well... Yesterday, you gave Khushi the deposit amount back.. Don't you think, there is something of mine you should return too?

Aarthy sighed knowing where this conversation is going.

Arnav: Why did you do this Maa? If it was seeing our financial status, then did you think that I am that useless? Or you did not have that much trust on Pinki's choice of life partner? Did you see the consequence of your one move? Three lives Maa. And Ansh who is completely innocent..

Aarthy: At that time Arnav, I was left with no choice. Ashutosh's business, Pinki's life everything were at stake. We did not have even a single place to live nor a single person to approach. That time, when I got this alternative to save everything, I just did what I thought was right that time. I used the opportunity.

Arnav: What about me?

Aarthy: Among all the sinking one's you were the strong one Arnav. I know that you will rise from your pain. But to pull you out, you too needed a lifeline. So..

Arnav: Why couldn't you see Khushi was my lifeline Maa. How did you become so blind.

Arnav's each question were shot so calmly that the ladies were a bit frightened. Who know's? May be this is the silence before the storm? Or may be it is the silence that is settling after a big storm?

Aarthy: No! At that time, I did not trust Khushi. Not until I met her. When Yash's parents who were already rich enough can have such money mind, why cannot a simple girl from a middle class family have same intentions.

That is what I thought at the beginning. So I thought to save you. But once I met her, I knew that it was the other way round. If she comes to our family, she will be the sufferer and then you, and as a chain, everyone will suffer.

But these were side thoughts. At that time, Pinki and AR needed ultimate attention. So temporarily, I planned to move Khushi out of your life and if we did not get stable soon, I thought that may be Khushi can live happily somewhere else.

Now this was news to Khushi. Her meeting with Aarthy was running in Khushi's mind and it was not at all matching with what she was listening now.

Khushi: What are you saying? You are talking as if you did not have any intentions of getting Tara married to Arnav! That's what you said me right?

Aarthy gave a sad smile to Khushi.

Aarthy: I never had that thought as I did not want Arnav to get married at all then.

Arnav: WHAT?

Aarthy: Yes. Our state then was not so good Arnav. Already Pinki's marriage was going on under so much tension and pressure. If at that time, you get married Arnav, it would never help and any girl would not like to get into such an unstable family. So I just thought of taking Partheshji's help.

But he was the one who proposed this idea. Well I thought why not, when he himself is ready. But after hearing your rejection and seeing Khushi's determination, I understood what I was asking from you. But still, I did encourage Parthesh ji only to get his surety to help our business as he was a financiar. But not everything went as we planned. Sometimes, the god sitting up there, plays a very different game.

BJ: What the?

DM: Throwing the blame on us!

Meenu: Shhh!!

Aarthy: You agreed to marry Tara bitiya and she did agree too. There was very little I could do after that. But one thing I was sure of was that, you Arnav, will never let down a responsibility you have taken. So I trusted you with your decision and let you lead AR. When I thought all was going in a good direction, Tara bitiya died placing Ansh in your arms and the Hell broke loose.

Why you always? I never had an idea! But among us, you were the one who had to undergo so much. I felt guilty for pushing Khushi out of your life that time more than any other time. But I was afraid to approach her again! What if she has settled in her life? That would have been a blow above everything. So I did not grow any expectations. But I searched for her to return the money she gave you. But again in Vain! She had vanished.

But then you started searching her and brought her back. It would sound not so human. But I was happy. Happy to see Khushi in your life again, though you called it a revenge, your eyes held something else. So I never interfered here and from the looks of it, Aman knew something here and was standing like a pillar beside Khushi and it was not late before others joined her. One look on her face, I knew that her life in these three years were no rose bed. Ankit Kashyap mentioned the same before he left Shimla. I hoped against hope that you both would heal each other.

Arnav: You were not here that time! How did you...

Aarthy: What do you think of me? I am ASR too! I had my sources.

Khushi: Anjali Bhabhi and Daijaan!

Aarthy: KASR! well guessed. Yes, they kept me informed. Both of them saw you that night in the private pool and that was the incident that triggered the doubt in both and also your brother Khushi! (Khushi gasped! So it was true that they had spectators that night).

But all my hopes were shaken when I returned from my visit, the moment I saw how harsh you were with her not minding what she had been through a few minutes before Arnav. I never knew that you became such a monster. Then seeing Ansh and Khushi, I was relieved. And I was not wrong! He brought you both together.

I know what I did three years back was not good. But I did not have much to think that time. So I acted on my instincts. What all I said now were just my thoughts. It has nothing to do with changing you people's attitude towards me. I am still wrong! I still did keep you two apart! And I am SORRY.

She couldn't say more nor the other two could listen more. Arnav's eyes flew to meet Khushi's. His eyes said, " You did guess Maa's action to the accurate!", While her's said "She knew you too well just like I knew you! So nothing big!". Both sighed and stood up.

Khushi: Have your breakfast.

Arnav: Do you need to leave? I mean you could stay..

Aarthy: No Arnav. I want to live in a place where Ashutosh let his last breath. That place has so much of him. It was his dream. I want to live there. Don't worry, I am fit enough to take care of myself. And if you wish I can visit you or you all can visit Shimla.

Arnav: Why is Papa always your priority compared to us?

Aarthy(Chuckled): If he was not there, I would not be standing here, nor you would be! He inspite of being outsider cherished me loved me while my own people were ready to kill me for money! He is not just my top priority, he will be my only priority.

Arnav: Khushi was right! The relation you and Papa share, only you both can feel and describe. Its beyond our understanding!

Aarthy(smiling): Indeed your choice is best Arnav!

Arnav: Good that you accept now. have your breakfast.

Khushi: Now we will leave Mrs. Raizada.

saying both moved to the door when Aarthy called them from behind!

Aarthy: Umm... Khushi can you call me Maa like Arnav does?

Khushi(smiling): Maa... I will be more than happy to.

It was not difficult for Khushi once she understood Aarthy completely and Khushi always wanted her parents. They smiled at each other. But Aarthy hesitated again.

Aarthy: Can I call you Chote again like always?

Pain flickered in both Mother and Son's eyes clearly. But determined Khushi held Arnav's hand in hers and pressed it. After taking a deep breath Arnav looked at Aarthy.

Arnav: No one took away that right from you Maa. I am always your Chote!

Eyes brimming with tears All three smiled. With identical smiles Arnav and Khushi came out of the room. One down two to go!

Meet you soon..

Bye😃