Sorry,Sorry,Lakhoin Sorry in Khushi's style for the delay in the update,but I have told before that my internet has been acting crazy these days and on that my lappy issues.I ended up typing this again and as usual it turned out to be longer but you guys know this as it anyways turns longer most of the times.
This update is dedicated to MY CRAZY GANG,I LOVE YOU ALL DAMMIT ASR STYLE😳!!!!!!
Without further ado,the next update of this series,hoping you all like it.
PART 3
Arnav hasn't even realised for how long he has sat there lost in his thoughts,he hadn't known when has his Di left,his mind tying to grasp the information he has received.he has realised it in those days of separation what Khushi meant to him,every waking moment that he has spent there his eyes has sought only her face,sometimes eyeing him teasingly,annoying the hell out of him,her antics,smiling mischievously,planning something or the other making him give in to what she wanted him too.
Whether it be him attending pujas or being in home around Diwali he now knew since the time she has entered his life his everything has been about her.she has made him feel again,his heart that he has guarded for so long,the walls were so strong but she has made its way now that he echoed only name,his every heartbeat recited Khushi.
He has laughed at his Di's words when she has said that one day a girl will come into his life without whom his heartbeats will stop,but he has been proved wrong and for the first time he admitted to himself that f being proved wrong means having Khushi in his life,he was ready to be proved wrong all his life.When those kidnappers has threatened to call his home,pointing a gun at his head,at that time he has felt it was the last time he was talking to all of them.He knew in what sitiuation he has left but at that moment when he has realised that may be it was the last time he was talking to them,the last time he could hear their voice,his heart that has torn into pieces hearing Khushi's sobs he has uttered those words to her,he hasn't done that for her,he has done for that himself,he hadn't wanted to die before confessing his true feelings to her.
Hearing what everyone has said has made it very clear to him what being connected through heart mean.Khushi has been miserable without him too and still she has bared everything with a brave heart and has done everat tything she could and has succeeded in getting him back home safe and secured.He needed to know how has she done this,it wouldn't have been easy.He cant his hands off that man and once he does that Shyam Manohar Jha would regret the day he entered their life.Still with the blazing anger shooting inside him he couldn't help but feel pride in his wife.She was truly MRS ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA.
His trance was broken with the sound of her anklets,so she was here obviously she would have come to check on him.the lopsided smirk adorned his face as he decided to tease his wife a little.He got up and stood near the plants as if examining them and waited for her to comeforth
Khushi hasn't been able to concentrate on anything,she has been thinking of ways to ask Arnav about the box she has discovered in his ab since,the only thing that has provided her some solace in those dark nights.But how could she ask him ,what would be his reaction,will he just shrug it off as he often does when she has confronted him with something,but she needed to know for her own peace of mind.Her ears eager to listen what her heart has believed since the start, her belies that has made her fall in love with him more by every passing second.
Knowing very well she wont be able to do any work,she made his way upstairs to check on him.She has hidden his laptop and after talking to Aman she knew he has no other option but to rest.Finding the room empty she exclaimed "What the"his trademark word she has come to used now very often.She was about to call him when she noticed the french door open and she knew he was there.She walked across and there he was standing near one of the plants,Can't this man ever rest.Taking a deep breath and trying not to sound very angry she called out to him.
"Arnavji,humne aapse aaram karne ko kaha tha aur aap yahaan hai"(Arnavji,I told you to rest and you are here).
Arnav turned towards her and answered
"I know Khushi but u was getting very bored laying down so I came here for some fresh air".
Khushi couldn't help but forego of his anger,he has always been on his toes and for such a man to rest was a big thing and he loved gardening so it was obvious he would have missed his plants tending and taking care of them.
Seeing her lost in thoughts and apprehensive of making her upset he quickly added "And Khushi gardening is not some work right perhaps you know I dont even think I need to do anything here its all perfect,everything is same as i left it as".
A fond smile appeared on her Khushi's face seeing him genuinely satisfied with his garden,it was dear to him maybe that was the reason in his absence she has taken to
it in his absence,she has spend her maximum time here,it gave her a sense of belonginess to him,talking to the plants he tended to with so much love and now seeing him.
happy about it she was feeling elated.She hadn't realised when those words left her.
"Sach mein Arnavji aapko acha laga"(Really Arnavji,you liked it).
She was asking with such enthusiaism that Arnav felt bad for doing this but he wanted her to confess herself and so he spoke.
"Ofcourse Khushi,I loved it and u know what I am thinking of giving OP a pay rise as he has finally learned to tend to my garden".
This was certainly not what she was expecting and clearly miffed wit the suggestion she charged
"Kya? aap OPJI ki salary badayenge"(What?,you will raise salary of OPji).
Khushi,just at it he has taken care of it just like the way I do,dont you think he deserve a reward"He purposedly asked her,he was trying hard to control his laughter seeing her facial expressions but he has to get it out of her and Khushi didnt disappoint him as she urgently spoke.
"Nahi,humein nahi lagta ki aap unki salary badaye kyunki unhone kuch kiya hi nahi hai,aapko sach mein lagta hai woh aapke garden ka khyaal is tarah rakh sakte hai,humne unhe to kya kisiko bhi aapke garden ke aaspaas bhi nahi bhatakne diya,yeh sab humne kiya hai,jab aap yahan nahi the toh hum aapke padhuoin ka dhyaan rakhte the aur dekhiye aaj aapke yahaan hone se kaise yeh murjhaye hue fool bhi khilkhila ute hai"(No,I dont think you should raise his salary because he hasn't done anything,you really think he could tend to your garden so well,when you were not here I didn't let anyone come near to your plants,I used to spend my macimum time here and it was me who tended to your plants,see with now you being finally here even those flowers are blooming).
She finished to find Arnav staring at her and there she noticed his smirk,she was about to speak again but he didn't let her,he moved closer to her and placing his hands in his pockets and said.
"Khushi,I knew OP ne yeh sab ne kiya,main usse itne saaloin se dekh raha hai,main jab bhi trips se waapas aata tha my garden used to be like a cactus,then how come he would done it correctly this time and seeing it I knew someone has taken care of it with as much love as I do and there is only one person who could do that"(I knew OP hasn't done anything,I have been going to trips but everytime I returned my garden used to be like a cactus but this time it is blooming and there is only one person who could tend to them with as much love as I do).
"Toh aapne hamare saath ramanchi ki"(So,you did cheating with me)Khushi charged.
"Woh isliye kyunki main chahta tha ki tum yeh maanlo ki yeh sab tumne kiya hai Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada"(Because i wanted you to accept it yourself Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada).
He hasn't even finished and Khushi has gone all flustered,she didn't look at his eyes as he stepped forwards she took step back automatically,reaching close he whispered huskily.
"Khushi its high time ki main tumhari taraf aaun,toh tum peeche jaana band kardo"(Khushi its high time that when I come towards you,you stop going backwards).
Khushi was not in a position to give any answers,his proximity making her all the more nervous and thus mutterring a quick
"Hum abhi aatey hai Arnavji"(I just come Arnavji).She sprinted downstairs and Arnav finally decided to actually take some rest.
Aakash has come to call him for dinner as he has woken him up and has updated him of the current scenario of AR.The dinner has been usual noisy affair and inspite of eating the diet food,he felt him smiling occassionally while Khushi sat by his side as NK dictated his experience with one of the man he has come across when he and Khushi has went for search of him.
As the ladies of the house retired for the day and Aakash excused himself to take a call,Arnav walked towards NK and keeping a hand on his shoulders said gratefully
"NK,I really am very thankful to you for whatever you have dome for us,in my absence you have stood by Khushi like a rock and hadn't it been you I really dont know what would have happened,you area true friend NK and I never really thought I woulds say this but a good brother too."
Seeing him that way was too hard for NK to digest but he knew whatever he said was from his heart so he just spoke in his usual way
"Nannav,I didn't do anything it was Khushiji all the way,it was her belief that got you back and I have done whatever I was ought to do as a friend and brother thats all".And saying so he hugged him tight and this time Arnav too hugged him back,he was glad to have someone like NK in their life on whom they both can always count on.
"But Nannav Jiju" Nk has raised his suspiction to which Arnav immediately cut him off and said
"Shyam- Nk and you dont worry he will pay for his deeds"
As soon as he finished the lights went off and he immediately spoke "Khushi" dam she is scared of darkness.He literally jogged up towards his room towards her.
Khushi after coming to room has changed into her nightdress and was combing her hair when suddenly lights went off,She chanted "Devimaiyya's name"again and again and sat at the corner of the bed but hearing the footsteps she got up alarmed.
As the sounds of steps came closer,the image of Shyam trying to come into her room when lights has gone off came to her and she spoke loudly.
"Wahin rukjaiyye Shyamji,andar aane ki koshish bhi mat kijiyega"(Stay right there Shyamji and dont even think of coming inside).
Hearing her words Arnav halted in his tracks,has Shyam tried to scare Khushi in his absence only if he could rip that man off,but controlling his anger he stepped inside,he had to make sure Khushi was fine.
"Khushi" he called out to her.
But no sounds came as he huddled closer,he found Khushi sitting in the corner of bed her knees folded and her head dropped down.He kneeled at her level and put a hand on her shoulders and called again.
"Khushi,Khushi I said look at me"Arnav said commandingly.
Hearing his tone a relief spread through her veins and she launched herself into his arms,as if moulding herself into his body,the image of that night haunting her.Arnav almost lifted her off and held her close and spoke continously.
"Shhh Khushi,its me,everything is fine,main yahin hoon tumhare paas"(Khushi I am here and everything is fine).He rocked her gently yet firmly assuring her again and again that with him there he would never let her be scared of anything.
Arnav sat there holding her close and noticing she has fallen asleep,he carried her to the bed,a fond smile appeared on his face seeing her habit of holding him even subconsciously and thus laying besides her held her close to him safe in his hold and gently patted her hairs.As the night decended Arnav was eager to know about everything Khushi has gone through in his absence and the coming morning they were going to talk,He needed to know every dam thing as he couldn't bare to see her in this state ever again he vowed to himself before drifting off to sleep.
PRECAP- ARNAV'STALK WITH KHUSHI OR THE FLASHBACK OF HOW KHUSHI FOUND THE BOX KEEP GUESSING.
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NOTE- I am going to my Nani's home for a small trip so the next update of this and A BOND CREATED BY GOD when I am back.
I am really going to miss you all !!!!!!
Till then
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ANKITA!!!!!!!!!
Edited by togetherforever - 12 years ago
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