Part 8

Khushi asked NK to take care of Arnav so that she will go and buy sarees. NK said ok but Arnav said he too accompany Khushi.

Khushi said ok and they both went into shop.

"Khushi. I will select saree for you. You selected dress for me naa"said Arnav. Khushi said ok.

Arnav ordered the salesman to show sarees. He showed a lot of sarees but Arnav didn't liked any saree. He keeps every saree on Khushi and looks her and pouts. He is trying every saree on her. Khushi is just standing like a doll. She was getting vexed with it. also everyone in the shop are seeing them wondered. Some women are making comments how good husband he is. How patiently he is looking at every saree whether it looks good on his wife or not. She is very lucky.Khushi blushed hearing this comments.

But Arnav is nowhere to be listen. NK came there to look why they were late. He saw and was shocked to see a pile of sarees on the table. He saw Arnav keeping every saree on Khushi and pouting as if bad. He guessed why they were late. He also saw how all are looking at him astonished.

NK immediately took out his video camera and started to record it.( It is NK's favourite habit. He always carries his video camera along with him even in house too he won't leave it).

Now Khushi got really irritated and said"Arnavji. Will you select a saree for me or not ?" Arnav looked at the irritated face of Khushi.

"What to do Khushi ? No saree in this shop is looking nice. Don't know why they bring these bad sarees. These shops should be banned"said Arnav irritatingly still engrossed in looking saree. Salesman gasped hearing this while NK and Khushi suppressed their smile.

After that Arnav looked around the shop and asked the salesman to remove a saree from the top rack. Salesman bought it for Arnav. It was a red saree with heavy embroidery work. Arnav kept it on Khushi. He smiled seeing Khushi.

"Khushi. This is looking beautiful on u"said Arnav then turning to salesman "You pack this"

Khushi saw the price tag. It was Rs 35000/-. She gasped seeing this.

"No. don't pack this"said Khushi.

Arnav looked at her and asked"Why don't you like the saree ?"

"No. actually yes it is nice Arnavji. But see the price. It is very expensive"said Khushi.

"Let it be Khushi. This saree is beautiful. You pack this."said Arnav turning to salesman.

"I don't want this saree"said Khushi.

"If you don't take this saree, I won't talk with you. You don't like me. You don't consider me as a friend. That is why you are not taking the saree which I selected"said Arnav in a complaining tone.

"Arnavji. Plz try to understand"said Khushi.

"No. this is my final decision."said Arnav firmly.

"Laadgovernor kahike"murmured Khushi to herself but heard by NK.

"Laadgovernor"said NK surprisingly. Khushi bit her tongue and signaled him to keep quite. NK assured her with his eyes suppressing his smile. Arnav went behind saleman for saree. After sometime, Arnav bought saree and gave Khushi.

"Let's go"said Arnav.

"Where ?"asked Khushi.

"I want to play video game there"said Arnav indicating a place. Khushi nodded her head and they went there.

Arnav was sitting and playing while Khushi is standing at a distance holding railing of the mall. NK went for his shopping. She was engrossed in her own thoughts.

Her trance was broken by a voice calling her by name. she turned and saw Lavanya with her evil smile.

"Hai. How are you ?"said Lavanya.

"Fine"said Khushi.

"Why are u here ? You must be in the house naa taking care of your mad husband"sayoid Lavanya. Khushi gave an angry look to her.

"What ? Why are you looking at me like that ?"asked Lavanya. Khushi turned off her face disgusting. Lavanya looked here and there, spotted Arnav who is playing videogame with other children.

"OH so you came along with your mad husband"said Lavanya taunting Khushi. Tears formed in Khushi's eyes.

"Enough"came a voice from behind. They both turned and saw NK with red fury eyes.

"How dare you to call my brother mad ?"said NK at the top of his voice.

"What to call a mad person other than that ?"said Lavanya carelessly.

"If you say again , see I will cut your tongue"said NK angrily.

"What ? Do you know who am I ?"said Lavanya.

"A spoiled brat"said NK.

Hearing NK's voice, Arnav came there. He saw Lavanya talking to NK with high voice.He saw Khushi tears.

Arnav immediately rushed to her and asked"Khushi. What happened ? whay are you crying ?"

Then turning to Lavanya said angrily " Hey You!! what you said to my Khushi. Why she is weeping ?"

" There is no need for me to answer"said Lavanya carelessly. NK was simply standing because he knew when Arnav enters the scene it would be different, he would definitely won't leave Lavanya.

"Arnavji.. leave it. let's go"said Khushi.

"Ha what you do other than that ? After marriage every couple goes to honeymoon but you , came to mall along with your mad husband"said Lavanya.

"Enough Lavanya. Don't you dare to say a word against my husband"said Khushi angrily.

"Oh now. After becoming big house DIL you were raising voice against me. How dare you ? "said Lavanya in a threatening voice.

Now ASR's anger raised to peak. He came forward, pushed Lavanya angrily and she fell on the floor. All the people laughed at her. Kids who are at video game too laughed on her. NK suppressed his smile.

Khushi was going to lift Lavanya but Arnav hold her hand and said"No. Don't help. She needs this"

Lavanya, by now, herself stood up and walked away from there fuming in anger giving Khushi deathly glare. Arnav looked at her and said"Do you need one more ? ". Lavanya ran from there.

After Lavanya went, Arnav turned to Khushi and asked"Are you ok ?" Khushi nodded her head. Arnav wiped her tears with his thumb and said" Don't worry. I am there for you. You don't look good if you cry"

Khushi looked at him surprised and felt happy for Arnav's concern on her. NK was looking at them with awe expression.

"Ok now let's go"said Arnav.

"No No Arnavji. You go and play. I will wait for you"said Khushi.

"Ok"said Arnav ,then turning to NK said" Be with Khushi" and went from there. Khushi stood just looking at him.

Suddenly NK said with a serious tone"Khushiji. I want to talk with you"

Khushi looked at him confused and said"Tell me NKji". Then they both talked with each other revealing the facts they know.

After Arnav came, they all went into ice cream parlour. Khushi was seeing the menu card. The barrer came and asked for order.

"One hot chocolate"said Arnav.

"One African dessert"said NK. Khushi didn't say anything.

"Khushiji. You too say what you want ?"asked NK.

"No NK ji. I don't have any idea about these ice creams. It is first I am coming into an ice cream parlour. You only order which would be nice "said Khushi.

"OK. I will order for you"said Arnav then turning to the person said" Bring one Gun Bot"

The barrer went and returned after some minutes with the orders. Arnav and NK started with thiers but Khushi is hesitating to eat.

Seeing this Arnav said "Khushi eat. It will be nice".

Khushi just faked a smile so Arnav took a spoon of ice cream and keep near her mouth. Khushi took it.

"How is it ?"asked Arnav smiling to her.

"Nice"said Khushi and started with hers. Arnav and NK finished with thiers. Khushi as this is her first time. Both are waiting for her to complete. NK got a call and went out. Khushi finished hers.

"Shall we move"said Khushi. Arnav nodded her head and said"wait"

Khushi looked at him questioningly. Arnav rubbed on her lower lip which has ice cream with his thumb. A shiver passed through her spine for his touch. It was a new feeling for her.

She came out of trance when she heard"It's over". She looked at Arnav who is smiling at her. She too smiled to him shyly.

"let's go"said Arnav. Both left form there. Outside the mall, they met NK and the trio started to house.

On the way to house, Khushi suddenly said"NK ji. Stop the car"

NK halted the car and asked"What happened Khushiji ?"

"Wooo panipuri"said Khushi hesitatingly showing panipuri stall.

"Do you want to eat it ?"asked Arnav. Khushi nodded her head.

"OK Khushiji. You go and have it. we will wait"said NK

"You both also come"said Khushi.

"No No Khushiji. I am full.. Nannav will come with you"said NK.

Khushi looked at Arnav hopefully. Arnav thought for a while and asked" Will it taste good ??"

"Very good. I really love it a lot"said Khushi excitingly.

"Ok then. Let's go"said Arnav and they both moved to panipuri stall.

"Bhaiyya. Two special panipuri"said Khushi.

After the panipuri came, Khushi was eating while Arnav is looking at them how to eat it. he is seeing Khushi eating. He tried like that but he couldn't get succeed.

"Arnavji. Not like that"said Khushi and took a panipuri and keep in his mouth. NK who was seeing all this laughed to himself and felt happy for his Arnav for getting a good life partner. He started to take the clippings of them both.

"How is it ?"asked Khushi.

" Very Very tasty. I want more"said Arnav. He completed the plate.

"One more plate"said Arnav. While the person is keeping, Arnav said he will come in a minute , he went near NK and brought him there dragging him.

"One more plate for him"said Arnav. NK too ate panipuri praising it's taste. The trio had a big meal with panipuri with their belly's full.

After that they returned to home with their bags. Anjali, Nani and Payal were sitting in the hall. The trio came and sit on the sofa.

" Chote. How was your shopping ?"asked Anjali.

"Very nice. I enjoyed a lot"said Arnav excitedly.

"Ok now. Come have lunch"said Anjali.

"NOOOOO"said the trio.

"Why ? what happened ?" asked Anjali.

"No Di. I can't eat. My belly is full"said Arnav.

"Ha Di. On the way we ate Panipuri fully. So I can't"said NK and went away from there.

"Yes Di. I too can't"said Khushi.

Anjali sighed and said Ok. Arnav and Khushi too went away from there.

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