Part 62

After the dance all the couples came down. Arnav went to his room not able to face Khushi. Khushi silently went to near Anjali. All the guests are enjoying the party.

After sometime, all are leaving the party.

Shashi came near his daughter. Khushi smiled to him.

"Beta. Are you ok ??"asked Shashi.

"Ha papa. Why did you ask me ??"said Khushi.

" Beta. You are looking soo pale"said Shashi.

"Nothing like that papa. I am absolutely fine"said Khushi.

"Take care of yourself beta"said Shashi patting her head.

"I will papa"said Khushi and hugged her father not to broke down before him. Arnav looked it from the stairs. He closed his eyes feeling pain.

"Shashi beta. You don't worry about her. We are there for her"said Nani.

"I know maaji. Ok. We will leave now"said Shashi.

"OK. But tomorrow is Diwali. I am inviting you and your family to join us to celebrate."said Nani.

"No maaji. It's Ok"said Shashi

"Uncle Plwase. We will feel happy. Even Payalji's parents are also coming."said Anjali.

"Ok. We will join you"said Garima feeling happy.

Shashi too said "Ok then"

Soon they left to their home.

Arnav is standing at the poolside thinking about the incidents happened sometime before. He didn't dared to see into Khushi's eyes. Her eyes always will be asking him a lot of questions which he is unable to answer. He is feeling weak infront of her especially if he see he tears which are his biggest weakness.

Khushi came into the room, saw him watching stars. She can clearly say he is not happy with the things which is going on but she can't understand what is making to take this such a step which is hurting him and her mostly family when they come to know. She silently slept on the recliner as she is very tired.

Next morning:

Khushi woke up from her sleep and saw Arnav who is sleeping on the bed. she silently went near him and stroked his hair lovingly. Arnav stirred in his sleep. Khushi quickly went into washroom getting alerted.

She came downstairs and saw Payal, Anjali, Nani already there.

"Sorry Nani. I am late. Don't know how I slept "said Khushi.

"It's ok bitiya. You will be tired"said Nani.

"Haan Naniji. Yesterday Khushiji alone took whole responsibility in preparations" said Anjali.

"Ok. Let's prepare for pooja. Evening there will be special pooja. Khushi bitiya and Payal bitiya you lookafter everything."said Nani.

"Ji Nani"said both.

"Khushiji. Me and Payalji handle cooking . You handle making Rangoli and litting diyas."said Anajli.

"Ok Di. But where are Diyas ??"asked Khushi.

"They were in the store room. I will ask HP to open the door of it"said Anjali.

Khushi nodded her head and they all started for Diwali preparations.

IN Arshi room:

Arnav is in his room as today is holiday.

Khushi came inside to call him for breakfast. Arnav looked at her.

"Di is calling you for breakfast"said Khushi and was going but Arnav stopped her.

"Khushi. I asked Mr.Roy to prepare Divorce papers"said Arnav .

Khushi nodded her head gulping.

"You don't need to worry. I will make every arrangement for you Khushi. I will make sure you won't suffer for the rest of life"said Arnav.

Khushi smiled sarcastically, in the next minute she looked at him angrily and said "What do you think Mr.Raizada ?? I married you for your bloody money ?? This is the problem with you rich people"

"No No Khushi. You are taking me wrong. I was just..."Arnav is going to say something but Khushi stopped him showing her hand.

"I don't want a penny from you. If you want to help then plz do this for me. I will be grateful to you. There is no need of your money nor for me nor for my........."Khushi stopped on her tracks and went away from there angrily.

Arnav stood confused and sighed went downstairs for breakfast.

After sometime, Arnav was coming downstairs talking in phone. Khushi is making rangoli there. Accidentally Arnav kept his foot on the rangoli due to which it spoiled.

Khushi thinking may be others looked up angrily. But seeing Arnav, her anger raised.

"I am sorry"said Arnav feeling afraid seeing her anger.

Khushi didn't say anything and engrossed again correcting rangoli. Arnav left from there sighing

In the evening:

Khushi is searching for something. Anjali, Nani and Payal came there.

"Khushiji. What are you searching for ??'asked Anjali.

"Payal"said Khushi still searching under the sofa.

"Payalji is here"said Anjali indicating the Payal beside her.

"No No Di. My Payal (Anklet)"said Khushi indicating her leg. "It was lost Di."

"Let it be Khushiji. You can buy new one"said Anjali.

"Haan bitiya. Leave it. If HP or any other workers find it, they will give you or you can buy new one "said Nani.

"No Naniji. It was my amma's Payal. I kept them as her memory. I feel as if my amma will always be with me if I wear them"said Khushi emotionally.

"Sorry Khushiji if we hurt you"said Anjali.

"It's ok Di. it is my fault. How can I be soo negligent ??"said Khushi.

"Khushi. don't worry. It will be here anywhere. Wait let me help you"said Payal and both started to search.

After a pause of bit, Khushi said "Leave it naa jiji. It is not here."

"Don't worry bitiya. It will be in the house only, you din't even went out"said Nani.

Khushi nodded her head and went to lookafter other works. Arnav witnessed everything.

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