Shot #2
Next morning, Khushi walked out from the room after getting fresh and saw Arnav was packing his belongings. Seeing her coming, he asked, "How's your health?"
"Nice." She gave him a small smile.
"Cool then. I kept your breakfast on the table. Have it.. And yes..! I don't know what do you like to have, so I ordered according to my taste. So, if you need anything then just tell me, I will order." Being a nice person, he said politely and again concentrate on his work.
Khushi looked at the breakfast and found bread with boiled egg and fruits, she smiled as she recalled how Siddhart made breakfast for her after their wedding but suddenly everything changed. Khushi came back to her sense as Arnav snapped his finger near to her eyes. "Where you lost?"
"Nothing." She shook her head.
"Then just have it." He said and was going to leave from there when Khushi said, "Listen..!" Arnav turned at her with his narrow eyes.
"Umm.. Last night you said.." She hesitantly said while playing with her knuckles which he noticed, so he completed her word saying, "Yes. I asked you if you are willing to go with me..! So..? What do you decided?"
"I will go with you." She said looking down.
"That's good decision. Then get ready fast. We've flight in the evening."
"But I have a condition." She said making him turn at her. "I will stay at your place until I don't save enough money to shift somewhere. Once I arrange I will leave your house."
"Okay as you wish." He smiled at her. "Now have your breakfast." Saying this, he left from there.
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Arnav and Khushi landed in Mumbai airport when she took a deep breath in relief. Seeing her nervous, Arnav assured her saying, "Don't worry Khushi. No one can trace you now. So relax..!" She nodded and they left the airport in his car.
But on the way, Khushi seemed lost in somewhere which noticed By Arnav. "What happened Khushi?"
"Hmm..! I am thinking something."
"... And what's that?" He asked sarcastically.
"About your family. You met with me last night and decided to bring me here, how will your family react on it?" She said thoughtful.
"They know everything. I informed them and they even said I took right decision. Khushi.. My family is very nice and they understand me a lot. And I am sure, they will keep you always happy." Arnav said with assure smile.
Soon they reached at Raizada house. Once the car entered inside the huge gate, Khushi looked around with awful eyes. Finally the car stopped near the gate. "Come..!" He said and walked down and opened the door for her. "This is my house, come."
As Arnav and Khushi walked in, Mrs Raizada arrived at the doorway and welcome him, showering her love on her son. Khushi smiled seeing their bond, mean time other members arrived and welcome him when Mrs Raizada asked, "Arnav you said, someone is coming with you..!"
"Yes maa.." He turned and saw Khushi standing at a far. "Khushi? Come.." As he called, she approached to them. "Maa this is Khushi and Khushi.. She's my maa and.." And he introduced her with each family member. "And they are my grandparents." Arnav said introducing her with two elder citizen.
Khushi was going to take blessings when his Dadi said, "Don't bend down beta in this time." Khushi was overwhelmed seeing the concern in her eyes for her.
"Beta, Arnav told us everything. But you don't worry, you're safe here." Mrs Raizada said caressing her hair.
"Thank you aunty."
"Madhu, take her in her room. Khushi you go and take some rest." Mrs Raizada said and Madhu took her from there.
"Arnav, did you get to know about her husband?" Mr Raizada asked.
"No papa.. She didn't tell me anything and seeing her so stressed, I hadn't any courage to ask. But, I promise you papa.. I'll find him and will punish him for his deeds." He looked on angrily.
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At night, Arnav was passing by Khushi's room when he heard her sobbing, his feet automatically stopped right there, and he stood there for few seconds and then knocked on the door. "Khushi?" He waited for her to open the door but when she didn't, he again knocked, "Khushi? It's me Arnav..! Khu..!" He paused, as he saw her opening the door.
She gave him a fade smile and walked in, Arnav followed her. "Are.. Are you okay?" She nodded without saying anything. "Khushi.." He made her sit on the bed, "From whom you are trying to hide your tears haan? And how much you try to hide, they will made their way." He said taking a drop on his finger when she burst into tears. Arnav didn't stop her and let her cry.
"You know, today I won't stop you. It says, when pain is deep, you should let them flow out from you through the tears. Khushi, you aren't weak. You have to stand again, for yourself, for your baby. You have to prove yourself, you have to be strong to fight against every odd things, you can't go weak Khushi." He made her understand.
"I understand. But what will I do? Whenever I try to forget about everything, his face flashed in front my eyes."
"Khushi, he insulted you, he never respect you. Do you want to cry for that monster? And if you want.. Then just finish it in a one time. Make your mind, that from tomorrow you'll start your new life in a new way."
"Yes. You are right. Now I'm not alone, I have someone inside me and I have to live for my baby. Thank you. Thank you for everything." She wiped her tears with the smile.
"So, Miss Khushi.. From tomorrow, you're joining your new office as an employee and I believe you'll give your best. The rest things we will discuss at office now come and have your dinner. " Arnav smiled and left the room, leaving smiling Khushi.
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Next morning, Arnav joined everyone in the breakfast table, he was ready for office when he scanned the table and asked, "Where's Khushi?"
"She's coming bhai." Madhu said when Khushi arrived.
"Beta come, have breakfast." Mrs Raizada served her breakfast and packed her tiffin saying, "I've packed your lunch. So have them on time. I'll call you to know and I kept some fruits, so if you feel hungry anytime, you can have them."
"Arey wah..! You never cared so much for me ma.." Arnav said taking a bite of an apple.
"Did you ever get pregnant?" Mrs Raizada glared at him when everyone laughed but Arnav made faces. "No right? Then you won't understand the craves."
"But aunty, honestly you don't need to do all this. I'll manage." Khushi tried to convince her but she was adamant, "Arnav, now it's your duty to check whether she has her lunch or not. Get that?" Mrs Raizada asked looking at him.
"Okay ma.. But now can we go? We're getting late." He said looking at his watch. "Khushi, I am waiting outside, come fast." Saying this, Arnav left when Mrs Raizada called him but he didn't listen.
"My son is always in hurry. See..! He forgot his suit here." she said taking the suit and looked at Khushi who was getting ready to leave, "Khushi, beta can you give it to Arnav? Else he'll shout at me only." First she hesitated but then took it from her hand and left.
Khushi walked out and saw Arnav was standing leaning on the car. "Your suit." She handed him.
"Oh..! I forgot, thanks." He smiled at her. "So, shall we leave?" She nodded when he opened the door for her and they left from there.
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"Khushi, she is Stella, my PA and Stella, she's Khushi, our new employee." Arnav introduced Khushi with her.
"But sir, we don't need any extra employee right now and moreover, you hadn't done any interview session in last few days... Then..." Stella said confused when Khushi looked down which he noticed.
"Stella, the company is my, you don't need to teach me anything and if you ever say on me then I guess I need someone at your place, so mind your own job and do what I ask you to do.. Get that?" He sternly said.
"Yes sir and sorry." She apologized.
"Now take Khushi with you and show her the office and train her how to work." Arnav said looked at Khushi with a nod, she too nodded and left with Stella.
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