Part 41 Business Trip

Night

Khushi was thinking about what Arnav said. Why did he say, she should not take risks? What would be the reason for him to say it all of a sudden? More than that, why should she take risks? She didn't know. But, Arnav was in the other state. He was not like Khushi. He knew what to do and why to do it.

Arnav came to Anjali's room. She was arranging her cupboard and Shyam was helping her.

"Di..."

Anjali and Shyam looked at him, turning behind. Arnav smiled.

"Arrey, Sale Sahib... why are you standing there? Get in" Shyam said.

"Chotte... come in" Anjali called him.

Arnav got in.

"I want to have a few words with you, Di"

"Rani Sahiba, I will do it... you go" Shyam said.

Shyam continued arranging things, whereas Anjali came to Arnav. He made her sit on the bed and he sat with her.

"Tell me, Chotte..."

"I'm going to go to London coming week"

"Yeah, I know..."

"Please take care of Khushi. She doesn't know about my trip and all. She is very new to our family. Make her comfortable. Keep an EYE on her" he said keeping an EYE on Shyam who stopped his work and looked at Arnav.

"Keep an eye? What do you mean?" Anjali frowned.

"She is childish, Di... I don't want her to get into any problem"

Anjali smiled.

"I will take care of her. Don't bother about her"

"I know di...I trust you but I can't expect the same from everyone"

"Khushiji is my responsibility. Ok?"

"Thank you, Di"

"It seems Sale Sahib is so worried about his wife..." Shyam got into their conversation.

"Every husband would be... are not you?" Asked Arnav.

"Of course, I will...! We are here, right? We will take care of Khushiji"

"That's what bothering me," Arnav said without thinking.

Anjali and Shyam were stuck.

"I mean you just take care of my Di... she will take care of my wife"

Anjali looked at Shyam frowning.

"Why are you saying so, Sale Sahib? Don't I have a responsibility to take care of Khushiji?"

"No...it's my responsibility. I won't share it with anyone...especially with you... Only my Di has the rights"

Anjali looked at Shyam who was disappointed.

"Ok, di... let's have dinner"

"You go... I will come"

"Ok..."

Anjali nodded wearing an artificial smile on her face. Arnav left. Anjali looked at Shyam.

"Why is Sale Sahib talking to me like this, Rani Sahiba? Doesn't he know he is hurting me?"

Anjali was silent.

"I heard men change after their wedding but I didn't expect your brother would be the one..."

Anjali stood up from the bed.

"Let's go... I'm hungry" She left the room, saying nothing about Arnav's behavior, leaving Shyam disappointed.

Khushi arranged the dining with Payal. Arnav came and sat, smiling at Khushi. She too smiled but not from her heart. Arnav observed her while eating. She looked confused. Arnav smiled inwardly.

He noticed Anjali and Shyam were silent. Without talking to them, he finished having dinner and left the dining.

Khushi ate fast and rushed to their room but did not find Arnav there. Where did he go? She sat on the bed biting her nails. He might have gone to his sister's room. She supposed.

Arnav entered their room smilingly. Khushi rushed to him and stood fiddling with her shawl. Arnav raised his brows. Khushi was supposed to say something and Arnav nodded his head like, tell me. She nodded her head from left to right. She was about to go from there, but Arnav stopped holding her hand. She looked at him.

"Ask me what you want to..." he said.

"Why did you ask me not to take risks?" She asked making a face.

Arnav rolled his eyes and closed the door. Holding her hand, he brought her in. he turned towards her and asked,

"Stop thinking about unwanted things and concentrate on your husband who is going to go to London in a few days"

"If it is an unwanted issue, then why did you talk to me about that?"

Arnav sighed.

"Yeah... I should not have talked to you about that... I'm sorry... leave it, ok?"

Khushi pouted and walked to the cupboard. Taking her casuals, she went to the washroom, looking at him, making a face. Arnav smiled.

When she came out of the washroom, Arnav was already lying on the bed. She came to the bed and switched off the light. Arnav moved towards her and looked at her in the moonlight, keeping his palm under his cheek. She looked at him embarrassingly.

"Why are you looking at me like this?" She asked blushing.

"It's because you look beautiful"

She smiled biting her lip. She closed her eyes when he kissed her cheek. She panted hard, clutching his shoulders when he pecked her lips. He cuddled her with all the emotions and kissed her ear, making her flinch.

After having a hot session, he pulled her on his chest. Khushi wrapped his waist with her arms.

"Khushi..."

"Mmm?"

"Are you happy with me?"

She looked at him dumbfounded. What made him ask that?

"Do you think I'm a good husband?"

Khushi touched his cheek.

"You are the best husband in the world"

"Really?"

"Yes... you understand me... you understand my untold words too... you protect me from everyone and make them respect me... more than everything, you love me like I do...! What else do I want Arnavji? I'm happy with you... so so happy with you"

"Will you tell this to your Devi Maiya?" he asked.

Khushi threw a weird look at him.

"Arnavji, what happened to you? You are showing too much of an attachment with Devi Maiya... more than me..."

Arnav smiled.

"I can still remember what you said in Lucknow Darga..."

"What?" he smiled. He too could still remember that.

"Didn't you say, you don't believe in God?"

He could even remember what was the reply from Khushi. That was what made him mad and made him give the footage to the local channels.

"Didn't you say no one could do anything without God?" he asked smiling.

"Haan, you too glared at me" She chuckled.

"I might have glared at you that day but after that, I realized you were right"

"I didn't believe you would be so nice"

"What about now?"

"I have never seen a nice person like you"

He kissed her forehead.

That week fled in a blink of an eye. The day came when Arnav had to go to London. HariPrakash took Arnav's bags to load them in the car. Arnav looked at Khushi who was sad.

"Will you come soon if the work is done...?" She asked curiously.

Arnav nodded yes. Khushi hugged him and leaned on his chest. She could hear his heartbeat.

"Why your heart is beating faster?" She asked perplexed.

"It's going to go away from the synchronized beat... that's why," he said smiling.

Khushi again hugged him smilingly.

"take care, Khushi. If you want anything, you can ask Akash. He will be there for you"

Khushi nodded ok.

"Shall I come to the Airport?" she asked.

"Khushi, I'm not a kid, ok?"

She made a face. Arnav rolled his eyes.

"Ok... come..."

Khushi smiled brightly and walked with Arnav. Arnav bid bye to all and left RM with Khushi. All of them looked at them surprised.

"Is not Arnav bituwa doing weird things these days?" Manorama asked.

Others smiled.

Mohan started the car. Arnav smiled at Khushi who was looking at him nervously. he raised his brows.

"Don't know why I feel restless..." she leaned on his shoulder.

"Nothing will happen... Trust me..." Arnav said.

Khushi nodded her head.

They reached the Airport. They heard the call for Arnav's flight.

"Khushi, go home... be careful"

Khushi nodded and Arnav went to the immigration. Khushi didn't know why her heart was restless. She went to RM with Mohan.

The next day, Khushi paced here and there in her room as she didn't get a phone call or message from Arnav. Didn't Arnav say, he would call her after reaching London? Then why didn't he call her? He would have reached London two hours ago...! She came to Akash's room to ask him about Arnav. She stopped hearing Akash talking on the phone with someone.

"Whaaaat? Didn't Bhai come to London?" he asked shockingly.

"........"

"What do you mean he didn't even board the flight?"

".........."

"Ok, I will check... don't call anyone. I will update you"

"........"

Khushi's eyes tear up instantly. Where did Arnav go? She saw him going inside the arrow-dram. Then why didn't he board the flight? She felt dizzy and fell down losing her consciousness.

To be continued...