PART 20
Abhay : Just stop it everyone. Im not a laughing stock for you all.. I know how I can stop this marriage proposal..
Arnav : Shut up Abhi.. You wont be doing such things. Do you understand ? I would make sure that you get married to that girl itself.
Abhay : hmm.. is that a blackmail buddy ?
Arnav : If u think like that .. then I cant say much about it. If you are my friend I will care for your life too.
Akshay : Fine..Leave aside all those thoughts.. Lets enjoy the dinner now'.
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Swetha's father with his assistants went on to search Jack where he had asked her to wait for him. They caught him redhanded and traced his agents who were behind this drug sales in colleges.
Arnav had called Khushi but he was little busy the entire week and Khushi too found it difficult to talk with him for a long time as Lavanya was around. Though she was not of much trouble to them they confined their talks on usual dialogs and wishes. Arnav had to talk to Lavanya to find her changes by staying with Khushi and was surprised to find that she was indeed modified much by Khushi. He looked forward for the day when he can have a chat without any disturbances and tensions.
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Swetha came to meet Khushi, Lavanya and her friends near the library after the gap of 7 days as they had no chance to meet at college due to semester holidays.
Swetha: So guys don't worry the problem is solved. That rogue was caught by the police and he revealed their agents place. They traced the whole gang and arrested them while he ran out of this town for his life. If he comes back either the police would catch him or the gang would revenge him for cheating them. Either ways he wont be seen in this town for a long time.
Khushi: Wow Swetha that's a good news.. Thank you so much. Its all because of you that we could solve this.
Shreya : But Sweth, did he mention Lavanya's name ?
Swetha : Yea he did. But my father was convinced about the fact that he was trying to escape by Lavanya's name and before he could even open his mouth further he was beaten up by the police. He had to spit out all the hiding place and distributing agents to them.
Lavanya : thank you so much Swetha. You saved my life.
Swetha : I didn't do anything. It was all Khushi's fantastic idea.
Lavanya : yea Im proud to get her as my bhabhi..
Khushi : uff.. enough yaar. No thanks between friends and sisterin laws too.
Kavya : Ok.. now whats the plan ?
Swetha : another shocking news yaar.
Khushi : What ????
Swetha : My parents are going to fix my marriage.
KHUshi, Kavaya & Shreya : WHAT ???? When ?
Swetha : Don't be overexcited. Marriage would be same time like Khushi's.
Shreya : Oh God.. what is happening yaar ? Whos the guy ?Where is he from?
Swetha : he is from Lucknow only presently working in NewJersey. His father and my father are close friends. They had decided this long back now my mom was discussing with papa when this problem happened. They didn't want to delay this marriage.
Kavya : Another bird flying from our cage' sigh.. what is his name ?
Swetha : Abhay Singhania ..
Lavanya : wow' Abhay bhaiyaa.. You know he is bhai's best friend. Actually bhai and Abhay bhaiyya stays together.
Khushi : Oh yea.. I spoke to him last week too. Swetha' Im really happy for you.. Atlast we are marrying friends Swetha..
Shreya : Kavya.. see we both are left behind. Vaise Lavanya has jiju more friends. I mean I saw someone hot and dashing in his pic which he had sent to Khushi, may be we both can also try our luck haina Kavya ?
Kavya : yea all of us can move to US even after marriage our friendship wont break na..
All of them started giggling and Swetha and Khushi shared a small blush thinking of marriage.
Lavanya moved to her house with Khushi who came in to drop her and she was warmly welcomed by everyone especially nani. She hugged Nani and thanked her for helping her in Payal Akash marriage happen.
Nani : bitiya, why should you thank me? You both did the duty of bhaiyya and bhabhi to Akash and helped him in getting married to the girl whom he loved. I just did my duty as a grandmother that's all..
Khushi : Still nani, I was scared whether everyone would agree to this marriage to happen before Arnavji's and mine as he is the eldest.
Nani: I was also not very comfortable with that but you know only person can convince us our chotte, he can make everyone happy and he doesn't care about his interests anytime.
Khushi felt very happy and proud to hear such great things about her fiance from his nani. She thought how she had to spend a full night talking to him for their success of their plans and more over she had to explain Lavanya's problem which she hadnt disclosed till now. She lost in thoughts thinking about how to present the matter to him at night.
Anjali came in and shook Khushi from her thoughts.
Anjali : Nani, looks like my bhabhi is daydreaming about our chotte.
Khushi :Di. I am not going to fall for your teasing. You can say whatever you want.
Anjali: Oh really.. then why is that small tinge of red riping tomato appearing on your cheeks ?
Khushi's blush deepened : where ? No.. You are lying'
Anjali :Im not lying' its there.. See. See. Its deepening..
Khushi could understand how she was flustered by the tease and she ran away to be chased by Anjali who got a company from Lavanya & Madhu to catch Khushi.. Raizada family was glowing with happiness and all of them were enjoying the girls and kid giggling and running all around the house spreading happiness and joy.Finally they had to stop running to catch their breath and Madhu caught her mami to make her kneel down. She hugged her tightly and kissed her all over her face.. Khushi also reciprocated the same to Madhu.. Anjali and Lavanya came in to join the hug..
Shyam : Khushi ' Thank you so much.. Im greatful to you for one help you did.
Khushi was confused .. : What help Jijaji..
Shyam : I have been constantly pestering my wife to go for walking and maintain dieting to reduce her excess fat. Dieting is impossible and walking she was lazy to do. Now by making her run behind you, you have helped in reducing small amount of calories which didn't happen even after pleading her so much. So please continue this service even after marriage so that I can see my wife back to her original physique..
All of them laughed their hearts out while Anjali rolled her eyes and came near him with the near by flower vase to throw on him. Next it was Shyam and Anjali's running race bringing smiles in all their faces.
Khushi : Jijaji you can take back that thanks. Now you yourself make her lose calories. Anyways all the best..
Akash came laughing at them and stood beside Khushi who was holding Madhu.
Akash : Bhabhi.. thanks for everything..
Khushi : Thanks? For making Di her lose calories?
Akash : haha. Not that.. Making my love success.. This wouldnt have happened without you and bhai involvement and permission..I owe you both for this..
Khushi : Akashji.. thats ok. Its our duty as Nani said... hmm did you meet Payal after that?
Akash (grinning): No.. anyways Roka is after two days na.. I will meet her then.,,
Khushi : Oh.. Yea.. I forgot.. will have to help Payal for the preparations.. All the best Akashji.. See you then.. Bye..
Turning behind she bumped into mami who stared at her. Khushi felt a little tensed as she might have heard their conversation and would not like the fact that Akash was in love. Mami had already guessed it and it got confirmed with their conversation. She was waiting to see who all are behind this and finally concluded that Nani, Khushi and even Arnav was helping them. The best way was to keep quiet she thought. She could revenge her Daughter in Law Payal she thought.
Khushi bit her lower lip and ran into the kitchen with Lavanya to find Nani preparing hot samosas for the guest of honour their chotte's would be.
Nani : Have this Khushi bitiya..
Khushi : Thanks Nani.. Its delicious... Wonder I can make such samosas..
Nani :hmm. I know you cook very well. In that case we are blessed that both our bahus are best cooks and we can even have a cooking competition between u..
Khushi : No problem Nani. We both will compete to see how much we can feed you all with our wide range of dishes..
Lavanya: hmm do you know who will be the happiest person then? Your fiance. He is a foodie and he loves to eat different type of food. Now he doesnt have time to eat that why he looks thinner. Do you know he also knows to cook?
Khushi : What? Arnavji cooks? I didnt know that... he didnt tell me.. hmm.. He hides many things from me.. I wont leave him today..
Anjali ( panting) : OMG Khushi... Dont sue my chotte for that.. Its not his mistake.. He dont like to tell anyone that he cooks. He feels so shy to disclose it.
Khushi : vaise thanks Di.. For all the teasings you did to me.. I will take the revenge on him today by this new piece of information.
Anjali : hmm. Try your luck.. He is smarter and he knows to tackle you better..
Khushi's mouth formed a O shape when she saw Anjali winking at her and understood the inner meaning on how he would tackled her.. She got the glimpses of his naughty side and blushed at the thought..
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Khushi spent her evening with Payal and family helping them for the roka ceremony which was going to take place within 2 days. She was running to and forth and in the midst of it she had to find time to study for her exams. Buaji and Sashi asked her to concentrate on studies and they went to help Payal's family.
Night time she was with her books and her eyes wide opened to learn and finish the portions faster. Her concentration slightly drifted when she saw the clock striking 9.00 pm. There was nothing in her mind till then.. but she was addicted to the waiting of phone call after this 9 pm.. She controlled her mind not to think about it and return back to her studies but seems like her heart wins over her brain. She started biting her nails for the thought of the delay in call. She shook her head to avoid it but can she??
She started pacing the room while she was surprised to find her mobile ringing at the apt moment. She happily attended the call with a wide smile.
Khushi : Hello Arnavji..
Arnav: Hello Khushi.. seems like its been a long wait ..but I called you early today...
Khushi: Yea... it was early.. but I was longing to hear your voice in solitude. I couldnt really get to talk to you all these days..
Arnav: Yea.. I know.. Has Lavanya gone back ?
Khushi : Yea.. I dropped her back home today.
Arnav: Hmm..good.. thanks Khushi. I could clearly see a change in her behaviour. You did it.. Thanks again..
Khushi : Arnavji.. excuse me.. how can you thank me ? I told you..
Arnav : Yea.. she is your sister in law and you have all rights on her .. Right?
Khushi : Then why this formality ?
Arnav : I have the right to thank my wife. Who are you to question then?
Khushi : umm.. you easily tackle me as Di told me..
Arnav : Di told you ? How come she knows that?
Khushi : The whole world knows how you tackle me and how I fall for it.
Arnav : Cute little nose will get red now. I will miss to kiss that..
Khushi : Please Arnavji.. How do you know my nose gets red?
Arnav : I saw that Shagun pictures and literally fainted to see my beautiful wife. Her cute nose, sweet smile, lucious lips.. uff... you literally made me drool over your pictures even in the middle of my busy project work.. You looked very nice in that Red Lehenga..
Khushi felt the heat and started blushing.
Khushi : Arnavji, so you are watching those pics during office hours ?
Arnav: Not every second...hmm may be every 5 minutes. I cant control more than that..
Khushi : aww Arnavji. You should concentrate on your work..
Arnav : SO should you concentrate on your studies too.Have you started preparing for the exams?
Khushi : yea.. I was studying when you called
Arnav : Ok. Then concentrate. I dont want to disturb you.. Will call you later.
Khushi : Arnavji, wait.. I wanna discuss two important matters with you..
Arnav: Tell me Khushi, Is that more important than your studies?
Khushi: One is important and one is a happy news for you..
Arnav : Tell me the happy news first.
Khushi : My friend Swetha is going to marry your friend Abhay ji..
Arnav : What ?? You mean Abhay's fiance is your friend.. Oh God what a small world ?
He told me she was from Lucknow and studying in college but didnt expect it to be your friend...
Khushi : Yea, we are also very happy.. MY friend will be staying along with me.
Arnav : Dont worry about anything. I will take care of everything.. I will have to tell him that news. He will be very happy..
Khushi : Now another important matter which I need to tell you.. Please Arnavji..Dont get tensed or jump into conclusions. Please be patient till I finish telling you everything. Devimayya has cleared everything now but I m still tensed to explain it to you.
Arnav : Khushi.. dont beat around the bush. Come to the point.
Khushi explained the whole drug issue the starting from when Lavanya was searching Kishore and how she got hold of his friend, the way he tried to misbehave, how she escaped and Jack trying to drag her into the drug selling. How Khushi devised a plan to rescue Lavanya with the help of Swetha and the end result of how he was thrown out of the town.. She gained strength and uttered in one go. She then had to wait for his response with an increasing heartbeat as to how he would react.
Khushi : Arnavji, are u there ?
Arnav was dumb founded to hear the entire problem his sister was facing all these days and he didnt knew anything about it. Neither Lavanya nor Khushi disclosed it to him. It was not Khushi's fault as she was trying to save her but..
Arnav : What is this Khushi: Many things happened ? And you didnt bother to inform anyone even me ? How could you do that alone ? I mean what would have happened if anything had happened to Lavanya? It was so risky. What if that Kishore had appeared suddenly and accused Lavanya behind this drug selling. Unnecessary problems would have cropped up. Even now you cant rule out that. He might come to revenge for his friend. That was very risky.
Khushi : If anything like that happened, I wouldnt have spared that Kishore.
Arnav( angry) : What the hell could you do ? How could you decide on her life without her parent's permission? Tomorrow if Mami comes and asks you the same question what would you answer her ?
Khushi : So do you mean I dont have any right ?Arnavji it was better to hide everything from them rather than giving them so much trouble and torture. DO you have any idea how it would have felt for Lavanya and our family when the whole society look at Lavanya with such perspective that she had an affair with someone who was dealing with drugs? Now the problem is solved without involving her name.. so whats harm?
Arnav : Why didnt you tell me this before? I would have come down to sort out this without informing anyone? How could you take such a risk alone? If the police had enquired you? Or If anything had happened to you then..
Khushi (angry) : I dont care.. I would have gone to any extent to save Lavanya. Be it losing my life too.
Arnav( controlling his anger) : Stop it Khushi.. You do have certain limtations. You cant go beyond a point..
Khushi : What point Arnavji ? I love you and your family. Its my family. Lavanya is my sister in law.I have every right to save her life even at the cost of my life. I didnt want you to get tensed and troubled in the midst of your busy work schedule and I was sure you would come down to clear the matter if I had told you that day itself. I wanted you to be in peace. I wanted the family not to get informed as it would shatter their dreams on their daughter. Now everything is fine. Lavanya is also happy and she is moving forward in life. Why dont you understand this point Arnavji.
Arnav was truly surprised at the sudden out pour of Khushi. Her each and every word showed her affection, love and immense care for him and his family. She was right in her decision. She did good for him and his family.. He couldnt deny that his luck was not to get a good wife but a good mentor in life showing him how she lived for others without caring her own life.. But he was not convinced.
Arnav : So if you show such love and affection to my family and me dont you think I have the same love and affection towards you and your family ? Do you have any idea how I would have felt if you would have got hurt or involved in this.. How would your parents have reacted if anything had happend to you? You think you can argue smartly Khushi but you fail to understand my point which I dont want to discuss further. Its ridiculous that you care about the prestige and this society and I care about you..
Arnav closed his eyes not to carry this forward this issue as she had exams and it would surely affect her studies.He was already stressed up due to the office work and he wanted to get peace from her but now things seems to stress him more. He couldnt let her knew what was going through his mind but couldnt totally accept what she did was right. He needed time to think and talk properly...
Khushi composed herself as she too got into the argument at the same pace. She was going overboard by talking about sacrificing her life and all. She knew that word would have deeply wounded him . She apologised to him.
Khushi : Arnavji , are you angry with me ?
Arnav was silent for a while. Khushi got tensed a bit.
Khushi : Arnavji .. I ..
Arnav : Khushi I will talk to you later bye.
Khsuhi : Arnavji, wait. I would get mad if I dont get an answer now..
Arnav ( letting out a sigh) : No I am not angry. We just had a practical argument thats all and this was a part of testing it though the cause and effect was a critical issue. Dont worry take care and will talk to you later. Study well.Dont think about this anymore.. Bye..
Khushi could feel the pain in his voice. She did not mean to hurt him but it was a spontaneous outburst from both of them. She felt bad for creating such a situation and started to think about it. His words ringed on her ears again. "Study well" & "Dont think about this anymore"... Yes.. he wanted her to concentrate on her studies and now its time to keep up her word. She could convince him and make him happy only by studying well and scoring high marks. She wiped her tears and concentrated on her studies. She had TRUST in her love, in her Arnavji that things would get sorted out soon between them..
To be continued
PRECAP
Lavanya : Khushi bhabhi.. are you crying ??
Khushi ( hiding her tears) : No.. Im not Lavanya..
Lavanya : Didnt bhai tell you that he is going to New York for three days?
Khushi : umm. He might have forgotten to tell me.. thats ok.. Leave it..
Edited by harhem - 12 years ago
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