It was Saturday evening and Arjun hadn't come to his lesson. Karan called Arjun phone plenty of times but he didn't answer.
Meghna: He's still not answering?
Karan. No, I asked Dad for Arjuns fathers number.
Kunal: I'll try Mr Malhotras number, you try Arjuns.
An hour later and still no answer.
NIrmala: I think you should go to their house.
Kunal: Come, Karan let's go.
Meghna: I'll come as well.
Dadaji: Driver safe.
The three of them drove to the house and saw the police outside, they fit out and saw Arjun on the floor surrounded by the police.
Karan, Kunal and Meghna ran to Arjun who was crying.
Arjun looked up and got off the floor to hug Meghna.
Meghna: Shh, it's okay Arjun.
Karan: Officer, what's going on?
Police Officer: Mr and Mrs Malhotras car has been in an accident, and they are no longer with us.
Kunal: What?! Where was the car?
Police Officer: The car was hit by a drunk driver and then crashed into a tree.
The policeman showed them both cars that was in the accident.
Meghna held Arjun and walked to Kunals car.
Karan: What's going to happen now.
Police Officer: Well , Arjun should stay with a relative.
Kunal: He has no one, all he had were... his parents.
Karan: He has us, we'll take Arjun home.
Police Officer: Okay, I'll need all your details and I'll have to come with you to your home.
Kunal: That's fine , my father and Mr Malhotra were business partners as well as friends.
Karan: Bhai , I want to check on Arjun, could you?
Kunal: I'll handle this stuff , you go and see Arjun.
Karan went to the car and saw Meghna sitting on the floor holding Arjun.
Meghna: Look Arjun , it's your Karan Bhai.
Arjun looked up, Karan kneeled down making sure he didn't touch the floor.
Karan: You're coming home with us , is that okay?
Arjun didn't say anything.
Kunal made a phone call to let everyone at home know what was happening.
He then came to the car and all four of them got in.
Meghna sat at the back with Arjun and Karan in the passenger seat. The police had followed them home to complete background checks and the paperwork.
They arrived home and it was 10 pm. Meghna came in holding Arjun, Kunal and Karan walked behind them. Nirmala hugged Arjun and both Meghna and Nirmala held Arjun and took him to the guest room. Kunal and NK filed in all the paperwork. Karan and Dadaji went upstairs to see Arjun.
Guestroom:
Arjun was sat on the bed with Nirmala.
Megbna: Maa , I'll get Arjun something to eat and drink.
Nirmala nodded.
Karan and Dadaji were at the door.
Meghna: Dadu? Karan? Why don't you go in?
Karan: I don't want him to feel...
Meghna: I understand, but at this moment Arjun is in shock, he needs to surround himself with happy and familiar faces. Dadu , I know you'll be able to cheer Arjun up.
Dadaji smiled: I'll try my best.
Meghna left to go downstairs and Dadaji went into the room to sit with Arjun. Karan was still standing outside.
Meghna came up 15 minutes later to see Karan had also gone inside.
Arjun didn't eat anything until Nirmala fed him.
After he finished Meghna took everything back down, as she exited the kitchen and entered the living room she saw that the police were leaving.
Meghna: Is everything done?
NK: Yeah , from today me and Nirmala are Arjuns legal guardians.
Kunal: Meghna , you and I should go back and pack some things for Arjun.
Meghna: Okay.
NK: I'll check on Arjun and let Babaji, Karan and Nirmala what's happened. Kunal, please drive safe.
Kunal: I promise I will.
Meghna: Don't worry too much Papa.
NK went upstairs.
Meghna: Do you have the keys to the house?
Kunal: No, the officers are still at the house and they'll let us in.
Meghna: Okay , let's go.
When they got to the house they didn't know what was we here but saw a sign on Arjuns bedroom door with Arjuns name on it. They both went in and started to pack some clothes and a photo frame that had a family photo in it.
Kunal: Meghna?
Meghna: Yes Kunal.
Kunal: I've never asked but because I know you know how Arjun feel I wanted to ask you about when your Dad passed away, obviously if you don't want to talk about it then it's fine, I won't ever force you.
Meghna smiled and held Kunals hand: Kunal , it's okay. To be honest with you me and Naina were so young when Papa left us. All I remember was us three crying and then we had to leave the house.
Kunal: Meghna , you don't need to say anything else if you don't want to.
Meghna: I want to. Arjun knows what death is now and I didn't when I lost Papa, I think Arjun is in a worse position now than I was to be honest because he has no one else where was when Papa left us Bade Mama took us with him. While Taauji and TaaiiJi kicked us out of our own house.
Kunal held Meghnas hand tight.
Meghna: Kunal, I remember telling Naina that I never knew I could find happiness in my life. You entered my life and everything changed and I wouldn't want to have it any other way.
Kunal smiled at Meghna: You know, I respect Maa a lot. She has two smart and independent daughters who love her a lot and want to follow in her footsteps.
Meghna: Nothing is more important than my Mummas happiness, but now I have another family who are equally important to me.
Kunal: I know you love Maa a lot.
Meghna: I would do anything for her.
Kunal: I can't wait for our daughter to be just like you, who'd do anything for us and love us the way we love our parents.
Meghna giggled: Of course you can't wait.
Kunal wrapped his hands behind Meghna: So when will we have our little princess?
Meghna: Not now, that's all I know. Now come on , we should go.
Kunal held the bag and Meghnas hand and walked to down the stairs and out if the house. They looked back at the house and then headed to the car.
They got home and saw Dadaji , NK and Nirmala in the living room.
Dadaji: You're back safe.
Meghna: Haan Dadu , we brought back Arjuns things.
NK: He's in his room, I mean the guestroom which will be his now.
Nirmala: Karan is sitting with him.
Kunal: Has he said anything on anyone?
Nirmala nodded no: He's just nodding yes or no.
Kunal: Me and Meghna will go and see if there any change.
NK: Okay.
Meghna: Kunal , you head upstairs I'll give Dadu , Maa and Papa dinner because I know they didn't eat.
Dadaji: I don't want to eat Meghna Betaa.
Meghna went to Dadaji and held his hand: Dadu , please eat for Arjun.
Nirmala: Haan Bauji, come on.
The four of them went to the dining table and Meghna served everyone. Kunal had gone to Arjuns room and saw that Arjun was sleeping and Karan sat next to him.
Kunal entered the room and kept the bag to one side. Karan looked up.
Karan whispered: You're back?
Kunal whispered: Yeah , why don't you go down and get something to eat? I'll sit here.
Karan: Your sure?
Kunal: Of course , go on.
Karan went down and Kunal took a seat on the floor.
Everyone went to bed around 12 am. Kunal and Meghna were sat downstairs talking.
Kunal: Meghna , I think we should postpone the anniversary party.
Meghna: I know what you mean.
Kunal: It just doesn't seem right.
Meghna: Yeah , good thing we didn't send the invitational out yet.
Kunal: I agree, when Arjun feels better we'll do it.
Arjun: No.
Kunal and Meghna looked behind them , Arjun was standing there.
Kunal: Arjun?
Meghna: Did you need something?
Arjun took a seat opposite Meghna and Kunal: What are you guys doing up so late?
Meghna: Nothing.
Arjun: Bhabi, why are you canceling uncle and aunties anniversary party?
Meghna: We don't want think it's the right time now.
Arjun: I don't agree, I want things to go back to normal.
Kunal: Are you sure?
Arjun: Kunal Bhai , I have suffered a loss but that doesn't mean I don't move on, I want a little normal.
Meghna: The party will be held next week, don't you think it's too soon for normal?
Arjun: I think it's perfectly fine and now that uncle and auntie will be my legal guardians from now I don't want to ruin their special day.
Meghna and Kunal exchanged looks.
Arjun: I heard NK uncle tell the others , and I'm glad I have somewhere to stay.
Meghna: Your a strong boy Arjun.
Kunal: You really are.
Arjun smiled: I have to be right? Also I wanted to thank you both for getting my things from my home.
Meghna: It's the least we could do.
Kunal: You don't need to thank us.
Arjun: I do and Bhabi, thank you for letting me cry in your shoulder.
Meghna: I'll always be here.
Kunal: Come one, is getting late , we should go to bed.
Meghna and Kunal dropped Arjun to his room and then went to theirs.
Hope you enjoyed that!!! It's a big twist and there are plenty more to come!!! Please let me know what you thought!!!! Thank you for reading!!!!!
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