Part 20
Mami ji smiled as she heard Arnav screaming at Khushi and she said...The lion is back-wa...Look's hows he screaming at her...Music-wa to my ears-wa...Sasu ma(mother in law)...Look how Arnav is screaming...The house has been so silent for so long...
Nani ji, Anjali and Payal were all shocked at how Arnav was banging the door and asking Khushi to open it...well screaming at her...
Arnav...Khushi, Are you alright? Open this door now...Thinking..What if Shyam had sneaked in the house, found her and was now troubling her again, worst holding her as a hostage...
Khushi unlocked the door, opened it slightly and put her head out and said...WHAT THE?? Cant I have any privacy in this house?
Arnav was taken a back by her reply...What the??
Khushi...Yes...What the??
Arnav...Who is with you in the room? Let me come in...
Khushi held onto the door and said...No...You cant come in...
Arnav...And who is going to stop me? And he looked behind her and said...YOU!!...
Khushi let go of the door and turned around to see who was Arnav addressing too...This gave Arnav the chance to open the door and enter the room...
Khushi turned and said...YOU...you cheated...
Arnav...If I hadnt, would you have let me in?? And he started searching the room...Where is he? Who were you talking to??
Khushi...No one...
Khushi came and stood by the bathroom door...Arnav asked her to move...But she was adamant...Then they heard a movement in the bathroom...
Arnav...Khushi move...
Khushi...Please dont throw it out...I love it, can I keep it please...
Arnav was in awe...What the...And he opened the door and threw his head back and started to laugh...He laughed and he laughed...By this time, the whole family had moved up to see what was happening...He pulled her companion out and asked...What is this???
Khushi sat down and pulled it close to her and said...This is Burfee...Can I keep her please...
Arnav laughed again and said...NO, you cant keep her...She is not Burfee(a white sweetmeat made of powder milk)...This is laxmi and shes Nani jis goat...
Khushi arms were around Laxmi's neck and she was holding her tight and said...Oh, she came by the door early in the morning and we became friends...I have been hiding her here since then...I though if I expose her, she will be taken away...
Nani ji came in the room and said...She is my Laxmi, but you can call her Burfee and also look after her...
Khushi was happy she had a friend in this big house...
Arnav was shaking his head and said...Lets have lunch...
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During lunch Nani ji asked Khushi about her day at Payal's parents house...Khushi told her that she loved it and Amma was the best...Then she eyed Arnav and said...But she doesnt like Arnav ji...
Everyone's eyes turned towards Arnav...He just looked at them...Then he looked at Payal, then back to Khushi and said...That's cause I didnt let you stay there longer...
Khushi...Ya...take me there soon and she will like you more...
After lunch Arnav asked Khushi to go with him...as he wanted to show her something...They were on their way out, when Khushi's cell went off...It was Payal's mom and she wanted Khushi to visit them today, if that was possible...Khushi got very happy and told Arnav to take her there, if he didnt mind...Arnav's face fell...He wanted to take her to his mom's garden, but now that will have to wait...He was worried...If he didnt take her there Amma will get irritated, as it is she was not happy with him...Khushi handed him the phone and said..She wants to talk to you...
Arnav was taken aback and he said...Greetings Amma...How are you?
Garima...Arnav...I guess I spoke a lot last night...I know we all are at fault and never actually stood up for Khushi...I only want my daughter to be happy...For that I will fight anyone, even Buaji, even you...or any of your family member...including Shyam...This time I wont stand back and watch my daughter being used and abused...I only want to tell you this that, I wont disclose anything to Khushi...I know she has to heal herself...I will try my best to help her..I will stand by what she wants for herself...I wont interfere in anything she wants...nor will I let anyone intervene...
Arnav...Thanks Amma...we will be at your place soon..bye...
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Arnav was watching Amma and Khushi...talking continuously...It was good to see her so carefree and easily taken by Amma...But then she was her mom...There was a bond between them which no one could deny...His cell went off and he excused himself and walked out the door...
The minute he got up and went out...Khushi's eyes glued onto him...Amma was watching her...She had been attentively listening to everything Amma was saying...The minute Arnav got up and walked out...She lost interest and her eyes were seeking him...Amma sighed and thought...She might not remember him...But her soul and heart still beat and carved for him...She prayed her daughter is healed soon...
Arnav entered the house and said...I need to go out for a while...You enjoy your stay here, Ill come for you in an hour...
Khushi ...Can I come with you?
Arnav...You will be bored, Im sure you will be more comfortable here...or I can drop you home?
Amma...Stay here, he can pick you later...
Arnav took his leave..Khushi wasnt happy being left behind, but she had no choice...The minute he left, she started missing him...Then all she talked about was Arnav ji...She told Amma, how they met, how he got mangoes for her and how he has promised to help her...Hes a very nice person...smiling Khushi added...
Amma nodded and said...Yes he is a nice man...
Khushi was pacing the floor waiting for Arnav...He called her and said he will be there soon to get her...She said bye to everyone and went and stood outside...Waiting for him...Amma said...Khushi sit inside and wait...Arnav wont leave without taking you...
Khushi was hesitant but she obeyed and went inside...The minute she heard the arrival of a car...She jumped up and went out...Buaji looked at Amma and said...Shes may have forgotten everything...But she is still the same old Khushi...
Arnav took her to the same restaurant where they had their first date...He ordered everything that she had ordered for him...Including the black current juice...But..nothing happened...She didnt remember anything...
Khushi asked Arnav what was he doing regarding finding her family...he said that he had planned something for her in the morning and she was to go with him...
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Morning...
Khushi was already waiting for Arnav by the door and they both left...On the way Arnav told her that today they would be going to Akash's office, so they can make an add of hers, which they can run on the TV...so her family can find her...Khushi was very happy to hear that...They reached the office and Arnav took her straight up to his glassed office...He didnt want anyone to meet her...Not yet...Then showed her the changing room, next to his office and asked her to change her clothes so they could start...
Arnav had come to the office yesterday to set everything for today...Aman had found the same red sari and the dress that Khushi had worn not long time back...The photographer was ready waiting for them in the main meeting room...
Khushi went to change and saw a red sari and also a very indecent dress...She saw both and thought...Which one is for me...She picked the dress, inspected it and rejected it...Then she picked the red sari and put it on...She didnt know how she looked...So she walked into Arnav's office...He wasnt there...She turned to leave and banged into the one she was looking for...He wrapped his arms around her and looked into her face...She was as mesmerized by him and he was...Raba waaa...aaa...Raba waaa...Hooo Rabaaa waaa...
Both were so engrossed into each others eyes...As if time stopped...They didnt know for how long they both stood there, in each others arms...Looking at each other...Arnav's eyes moved towards her lips...He so desperately wanted to taste them...It seemed ages since he kissed her...There was a noise outside, bring them both to present... Khushi moved back...Im so sorry...I came to show you how I looked and...
Arnav was also breathing heavily...Its ok...You are looking beautiful...Lets go...The photographer was waiting for them...He made Khushi to model for him and showed her how to keep her hands and face...Poor Khushi did what he asked her to do...Arnav was watching her pose...Just like the first time and once again fell in love with her...He smiled and thought...Khushi...plz remember something, anything...He was busy staring at her when his cell went off...He left the room silently...
The photographer took lots of different shots and told Aman that he will make sure they get everything done today...Aman smiled and said...Ya make sure we get the ads made asap...So we can run them on all national and international channels...Khushi ji, the minute they will be aired, your family will recognize you and will come looking for you and then you can go with them...
The photographer went on clicking his camera...But Khushi's mind and heart were not in this any more...She had lost all interest after hearing Aman's statement. It was ringing in her mind again and again...the minute the ads will be aired, your family will recognize you, they will come looking for you and then you can go with them...then you can go with them... But what if she didnt want to go with them...What if she didnt like them? How will she leave everyone and go with them...How will she leave Arnav ji now...She gasped...She didnt want to think that...What was she thinking??? What was wrong with her? She was going crazy...No, NO she thought...I cant be thinking like this...Stop it Khushi...But her heart was telling her another or a different story...
Edited by Fazila~ - 11 years ago
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