ARSHI FF - A B0ND CREATED BY GOD THR 2 UPDATED 14/10 - Page 12

PART 10 - THE REASON OF OUR HAPPINESS

The entire family spent a lovely evening with laughter surrounding the house,no one left a chance to tease Arnav as Nk told everyone about how he broke his own rules today,even Khushi didn't let go off the chance which could have riled him any other day but today he was happy being the centre of it as he saw his entire family blissfully happy and then his gaze moved towards Khushi,the hint of glinting fear has vanished completely from her eyes and the look in her eyes conveyed it was because of what has transpired today.Though he has assured her with words many times in past few days but today when the whole world knew about Aashi it was clear that the fear has finally clouded away from her heart.

The fear that has been a constant companion since the snide remark by Buaji that day,he remembered how his own mother would never hear a word from anyone about him or Anjali even when it was family and though Buaji's apology has given some respite to him and Khushi,he knew it would be a long time for things to get exactly normal,for Khushi it was only Aashi but for him it was Aashi and the recent knowledge how she has been to his Khushi all those years,a thought that hasnot gotten well down with him.

It was quite late so Arnav took Aashi to their room to properly put her to sleep.as everyone retired for the night,Khushi too made way her way upstairs,she closed the door behind her and passed a look Aashi who as sound asleep.She slowly tiptoed towards him who was standing by the wardrobe,Khushi hugged him from behind startling Arnav but then quite used to his wife's actions and gestures instantly relaxed in her touch.After moments as he turned around,he wasn't surprised to find her eyes moist,it was expected seeing the turn of events today.

Arnav said in mock annoying tone "Aur main kya karta,Aman mujhse zyaada tumhara loyalist hai aur Di mujhe to lagta hai who mujhse zyaada tumse pyaar karti hai,unhe batata to yeh surprise kabhi bhi surprise nahi reh paata"(Whatelse would I have done,Aman is your loyalist more than mine and Di sometimes I feel she loves you more than me).His lines earned him a smack from Khushi while he grinned and then told her sincerely staring deep into her eyes.

"Khushi,you think I would sit around and do nothing while I daily saw the shadow of fear lurking in your eyes regarding Aashi ,everyone knows Aashi is our daughter and she will always be ,no one can take her away from us Khushi ,and with that I wanted to tell you in my own way that though we haven't gotten a chance to experience the whole phase,to me you will always be the most beautiful woman ever,the woman who has filled my life with love and happiness and who has given me the best gift in form of our Aashi".

As he said those words,more tears flew from her eyes which he kissed away tenderly,he kissed her eyelids,her forhead,all the way through her cheek taking his own sweet time in his each loving caress while Khushi stood motionless savouring his love,she waited there for the next touch to came only to open her eyes moments later to find him sitting on the bed holding Aashi smirking at her reaction.

She walked towards him in order to say something in return of his merciless teasing but he didn't give her a chance as he puled her down abrubtly and settling her back towards his front,he shoved her I-PAD in her hand encasing his hands with hers,he showed her the pictures that Aman has just emailed him.

It was the picture of them ,Arnav holding Aashi his other arm possessively wrapped around Khushi,the click was so perfect,Arnav eyes held tenderness in them while Khushi's eyes were settled on him and Aashi holding all the love and adoration in them.The picture wasn't posed for,it was natural,a moment that has been etched forever in their hearts,as Khushi's finger traced it lovingly Arnav told her.

"Ill get it framed for our room"to which she only nodded her head in agreement and just as giving her own consent too their daughter makes her presence shown by a sweet noise which made them look at each other and laugh out loud and thus the trio spend some the time of their life loving and playing with their daughter finally embracing sleep.

After Khushi's open and constant perisual when even after a week of the event he still continued to work from home Arnav has finally given in to go to office for some hpurs atleast.Khushi sighed and muttered a "Laad Governor"under her breath,he might not show but handling things from home was becoming difficult and nomatter who took charge.AR cannot function with fenace without him.Days passed as the couple and the family enjoyed and relished each and every moment they spent with Aashi,even Anjali who though has come out much stronger than expected now smiled dearly.it was truly said that a child touches your life in a way no one else can.

It was the day of Janamashtmi,the day of Lord Krishna's birthday and like every year there was a huge hustle bustle in RM catering to the preparations of the festival.Arnav and Nk has gladly taken the responsibility of Aashi while the ladies got in full swing for the preprations for the Pooja in the evening..hours later as Khushi and Anjali barged into the room where Arnav and Nk has disappeared since morning ,they were not a bit surprised to find the room haphazard,Aashi's toys,her clothers,baby products scattered all over but looking at Aashi's smiling face it was evident both of them has taken very good care of her.They send them downstairs to have their lunch meanwhile they put the room in order and put Aashi to sleep lest she get exhausted in the evening.

Arnav went to buy all the neccessties for the pooja which he was doing since many years now but now there was a big difference.Earlier he used to do that because Di wanted it but now he did it willingly,He believed in the supreme power,the all mighty who has first sent Khushi in his life and then Aashi.

Anjali and Khushi got Khushi dressed in lord krishna's clothes and then leaving her to Nani she went ahead to get ready.Arnav returned back to find everything ready for the preparations and then as made his way to her room.nomatte,she still managed to make his heart skip a beat.He stood there mesmerised as she called out to him moments later.

"Arnavji,aap wahin khade rehne waaley hai kya"(Arnavji are you to stand there whole evening).She spoke eyeing him mischievously,Arnav took slow measured step towards her and standing right behind her he whispered huskily in her ears.

"You look beautiful" and there it was the blush that always made way to her cheeks,but Khushi quickly turned around shoved his clothes in his hands and telling him to get ready she sprinted from the room.

He got ready in the kurta-pajama Khushi has selected for him, reaching the bottom of the stairs,he found everyone gaze centered at something or rather at someone, he moved forward as he couldnt see anyone from his family around,he stood rooted to his spot as he saw Khushi standing holding Aashi in her arms,but to him he didn't knew what was a more beautiful sight,Khushi holding his daughter the joy of motherhood has made her even more beautiful if that was possible or Aashi who was dressed in Lord Krishna's attire ,with those innocent big eyes and that smile which adored her face he couldn't help that lone tear which slipped from his eyes.

"Hamari choti si Bal Gopal"(Our own Baby Krishna).Khushi spoke as she came near him ,he answered in affirmative and took Aashi from her.They stood there as the guests came over and started congratulating them gushing over their baby and as Arnav expected no one raised a question on how,when and what,the event days back following the press release in each and every newspaper has clearly left no room for any doubt and even if someone would have he wouldn't give a dam to it,people always speak and since long he knew how to turn deaf ears to it.

After 3 years it was the first time that the festival looked like a festival to all the family members,they did the pooja ,swung the swing where the diety of Lord Krishna resided with Arnav and Khushi both holding Aashi side by side as she held the robe to the swing. Naniji very prouldy made Aashi have the first savouring of the Prasad as the clock striked 12.

The proud parents stood near the poolside arms around each other as they saw Anjali playfully laughing while she played with her. As on cue Khushi spoke reading his thoughts.

"Arnavji aisa lagta hai naa jaise kal hi ki baat ho jab humne pehli Janamshtmi ek saath manayi thi,ek who din tha jab humne aapko pooja mein shamil hone ke liye,who choti si sharat karni padi thi par hum bhi kya karte Bal Gopal ne khud aapko ishara diya tha,waise aap bhi maantey hai naa kya tarqeeb doondhi thi humne ki Laad Governor bhi kuch nahi kar paaye".(Arnavji,it seems as if it was yesterday that we have celebrated Janamshtmi together the first time,one day it was when to make you attend prayers,I did that small mischief but how could I not Lord Krishna has himself given the sign and you have to agree what an idea it was that even the Laad Governor couldn't do anything).She spoke the last line winking at him as she turned nostalgic about those days.Arnav didn't said anything at first giving her a chance to enjoy the little dance she would be doing in her heart right now and then spoke in mock serious tone

"Haan Khushi maana to padega bahut acha idea tha aur uske agle saal ,tumhe yaad to hai naa"(I agree Khushi your idea was really good but you remember the year after that right).

"Aap,woh hum "(You, I )Khushi immediately become flustered and struggled to form coherent words as she remembered how merciless he has teased her whole day citing their marriage night again and again to her.Her face became red and Arnav couldn't control any longer as he broke into pools of laugher seeing her state,Even after years his wife was as innocent and she as she was earlier.His laughter was something she could never get enough of as she looked on mesmerised when they heard Naniji's voice calling to them.

"Chottey,Khushi bitiya hum kuch kehna chahte the"(I wanted to say something).Naniji said as she reached near them.

"Ji Naniji kahiye naa"(yes Naniji,please say).Both of them spoke at the same time earning a smile from Naniji.

"Yaad hai humne aap dono se kaha tha ki ab aapki baari hai hum naati dene ki,aap dono ne humari yeh iccha bhi poori kar di,Aashi ne humein parnani banne ki sabse badi Khushi jo di"(Remember I have told you both that its your turn to give me a grandchild,you both have fulfilled my this wish too,Aashi had made me a proud greatgrandmother giving me loads of happiness).Naniji ended as her eyes turned misty with tears of happiness.

Her words settled something warm inside their heart as they both took her blessings,Aashi has not only made them parents,she has bought the liveliness back in their house,Anjali who was her second mother,Naniji who adores her to death,Mamiji who seemed to have found a companion in all her dressing up,Nk who after her arrival has started to act a bit more responsible and when it comes to them she has bestowed them with the biggest joy of being parents.

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