Guys,

Firstly ... thank you so much for all your patience for waiting this long ... and secondly I am sorry for making you all wait for so long but I was having a kind of writer's block but thankfully I overcome it now and here I am back with the last part of 'Love of Modern Hearts'. And let me warn you beforehand ... the update is long ... so take your time and read it and let me know your views through votes and comments.

RM, New Delhi, India

Arnav was walking towards his room tired after all the work when Lavanya called him.

Lavanya: Bro ... you haven't left for the airport yet?

Arnav: There is still time, Lavi ... the last time I checked, the flight is delayed for almost an hour

Lavi: Oh, okay ... and Bro is Kiya coming with us?

Arnav: Hmm ... I think she is ... but she told me ... wait ... let me confirm with her

Saying this he took out his phone and seeing that Lavanya said.

Lavanya: No need to call her ... she is in the room

Arnav: Oh okay ... then come ... we will ask her

Lavanya nodded her head and the two of them turned to go but stopped hearing Dadi calling out for Lavanya from downstairs.

Lavanya: (Sighing) ... Bro ... let me see what does she need until then you ask Kiya and inform me, okay?

Arnav nodded his head and left for his room while Lavanya went downstairs. Arnav opened the door and looked around for Khushi but couldn't find her anywhere. He was about to go to the poolside to check for her when he heard vomiting sounds from the bathroom and rushed there calling out for her.

Arnav: Kiya ... Kiya ... are you okay?

She wasn't responding so he went to the door to knock it but found it open so he entered inside as he was worried like hell. His worry increased tenfold when he found her leaning on the wall near the washbasin looking tired and he literally ran towards her.

Arnav: (Side hugging her) ... Khushi ... Baby are you alright?

Khushi: (Weakly) ... yes, Arnav ... it's just ...

But before she could complete she put her hand on her mouth as she felt like vomiting again and once again emptied herself to the washbasin while Arnav rubbed her back to ease her out. By the time she was finished and cleaned up she was totally worn out and swayed a little and Arnav immediately held her tightly saying.

Arnav: Careful Khushi ...

Khushi: (Weakly) ... I am fine Arnav ... it is just ...

Arnav: Yeah I can see how fine you are ... you can't even stand properly and you are saying that you are alright ...

Khushi got sad as well as angry as he scolded her instead of comforting her so she pushed his arms and started to walk alone but alas she swayed again. She wanted to place her hands on the wall but the wall was at a distance more than she expected so she stumbled but before she could fall and hurt herself Arnav held her saying.

Arnav: Careful dammit ... what if you had fallen down and ...

But he stopped when he saw her holding her stomach with both her hands and her eyes filling with tears. He took a deep breath and took her in a tight hug whispering.

Arnav: Hey ... hey ... it's fine ... don't cry ... nothing happened, okay?

He said kissing her hair and felt her nodding her head ever so lightly and parted himself from her.

Arnav: Now come ...

Saying this he took her in his arms and went out of the bathroom. Entering the bedroom he noticed a jug full of juice on the coffee table. So helping her to sit properly with the help of the headrest he went to the table and poured a glass of juice and gave it to her and took out his phone to call Lavanya.

Lavanya: Bro ... so is she coming?

Arnav: No, Lavi ... Kiya is coming with me ... but hey ... can you do me a favor?

Lavanya: What favor?

Arnav: Hmm ... can you send someone to pick up Kiddu?

Lavanya: Of course I can ... but what happened suddenly? ... you ... you are alright, right? ... I mean ... you haven't skipped your meals, right?

Arnav: Of course not ... I am perfectly alright ... it's just that Kiya is a bit unwell and ...

Lavanya: Kiya ... what happened to her?

Arnav: Nothing serious, Lavi ... she is a little tired and lightheaded ...

Lavanya: Ah ... that was bound to happen after eating little to nothing on breakfast and just some juice for the lunch

Arnav: (Looking at the jug and gritting his teeth) ... not even the juice ...

Arnav said glaring at Khushi who looked everywhere but at him afraid of his wrath making Arnav groan at Khushi absentmindedly.

Arnav: No wonder you vomited

Lavanya: Vomit? ... she had vomited?

Arnav came back to reality when he heard Lavanya and said biting his tongue.

Arnav: Hmm ... yeah, she did ...

Lavanya: What ... and you didn't inform me ... wait ... let me come there and ...

Arnav: Lavi ... Lavi ... wait ... no need to come up ...

Lavanya: But Kiya ...

Arnav: Lavi ... she is resting now and will be fine in some time ... so don't take tension and start already ... the beautician is already there waiting for you guys ...

Lavanya: (Looking at the clock) ... yeah, that's right we shall start ... but Bro ... health is more important ... so it is fine if you guys don't ...

Arnav: No Lavi ... of course it is not fine if we don't attend the reception ... especially being the hosts ...

Lavanya: But Bro ... she will tire herself more if she comes to the party

Arnav: I will make sure she doesn't, Lavi ... you don't take tension about that ... and yes ... no need to tell everyone about it, okay?

Lavanya: Some of them had already heard the half conversation, Bro ... but I will make sure it won't spread anymore

Arnav: Thanks, Lavi ...

Lavanya: Mention not, Bro ... you just take care of her ...

Arnav: Yeah ... and you don't forget to send someone to pick up Kiddu ...

Lavanya: Of course not ... and I will see you at the hotel, then?

Arnav: Yeah ... see you soon ...

As soon as Arnav cut the call Khushi said to him.

Khushi: You should have gone to pick her up, Arnav ... she wanted both of us there so if not for me at least you should have gone ...

Arnav: I would have if you had been a little careful ...

Khushi: Arnav ...

Arnav: What Arnav ... how can you be this careless and not eat lunch when we have a doubt that you might be pregnant ... don't you know it is very harmful to the baby if you don't have a proper meal if there is one? ... no, forget the baby it is not good for you also to not eat anything for this long ... now don't look at me like that ... the last proper meal you had was at the lunch yesterday ... at night you had a headache and you are a light eater at breakfast so I didn't push you to eat more thinking that you will compensate it during the lunch ... but here instead of that, you skipped the meal that too without any reason ...

Khushi: I ... I was talking to the caterer as that was very important ...

Arnav: Nothing ... and I mean it ... nothing is more important than your health, Kiya ... and even if it was, you should have called me or asked someone else ... I mean it's not like there is only you for all the jobs ... hell, there are more than enough people to do that silly task ...

Khushi: Arnav please don't make it a big issue ... Dad asked me can I do that and I ...

Arnav: He did because he doesn't know that there is a fifty percent probability for pregnancy

Khushi: Not fifty percentage Arnav ... I am hundred percent sure that I am pregnant

Arnav: And still you pulled that stunt instead of denying him politely ...

Khushi: And what excuse would I have given?

Arnav: The truth ...

Khushi: Oh please, Arnav ... now don't put everything on me ... it is you who wanted to wait until we confirm it with a gynec and most importantly you wanted Kiddu to be the first one to know it ...

Arnav: I agree ... but not at the cost of your or our baby's health, Khushi ... and you know that ...

Khushi: (Cupping his cheeks) ... I am sorry, Arnav ... I wasn't thinking that much ...

But Arnav was still not looking at her so she asked in a sad voice.

Khushi: Are you ... are you still angry with me, Arnav?

Hearing her sad voice the little anger left in him too flew out of the window and he said facing her and holding her shoulders.

Arnav: I was ... but not anymore ... but please don't do this ever again, okay

Khushi nodded her head but Arnav said extending his arm.

Arnav: No promise me

Khushi: (Placing her arm in his) ... I promise ...

Arnav smiled and placed a kiss on her forehead and then called out for HP and asked him to bring something light for her. HP brought it soon and after feeding her he made her lie down on the bed and said caressing her head.

Arnav: Now sleep for some time ... in the meantime, I will call Dr. Chauhan and book an appointment

Khushi: (Sitting up suddenly) ... what today ... Arnav we have the reception today ... so don't be ridiculous ... and of course, we can wait until tomorrow to confirm with the doctor

Arnav: It's not about confirmation anymore ... some time before you threw up as if you had boozed ... did you forget that? ... with or without pregnancy that is not a good thing ...

Khushi: Arnav it is called the morning sickness and it happens for pregnant women ... it is normal ...

Arnav: Maybe ... but it's not normal for me to see my wife like that and I am not ready to take any risk ...

Khushi: (Exasperatedly) ... risk ... Arnav, please ... there is no risk involved ... you are making a mountain out of a molehill

Arnav: (Sighing) ... maybe I am ... and yes I know if not for a gynec you are at least a doctor and you know better than me ... but like I said I can't help but get worried if the matter is about both of your health ... so please agree with me on this matter ... sleep for some time while I take an appointment for the evening ... then we will get ready and after visiting the Doc we will directly go to the hotel ... you do want to attend the reception, right ... I mean if you aren't

Khushi: Of course I want to, Arnav ... I won't miss it for anything ...

Arnav: Then yes ... we are meeting the doctor before that, understand?

Khushi nodded her head and he said remembering something.

Arnav: And yes ... I seriously don't think you should wear that saree today ... I mean it is a little heavy

Khushi: Of course I do ... and yes, there is no argument on that ... that is if you want me to visit the Doc

She said imitating his tone and he sighed before replying.

Arnav: Okay, fine ... (Making her lie down) ... now sleep

Khushi: Hmm ... and wake me an hour before the appointment, okay?

Arnav: Yeah ...

He said with a smile and patted her head and in no time she fell asleep, all thanks to the exhaustion. He then called Dr. Chauhan, the most experienced gynecologist of Raizada hospitals and took an appointment for six in the evening so they can reach at least half an hour before the party starts and joined her on the bed for a quick nap after setting an alarm as he too was hell tired. By around four-thirty he woke up and got ready before waking her up. He then helped her to get ready and soon they started for the hospital.

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi

Kiran walked out of the flight excitedly along with her childhood buddy Anaiza aka Ana and college friend Isaac excitedly as she was coming back to India after almost twenty months. Soon they collected their bags and walked out and Kiran looked around for Arnav and Khushi. Seeing her like that Ana asked to clarify.

Ana: K ... are we going to take a taxi or somebody will come to pick us up?

Kiran: No ... Arnie and Kiya will come

Isaac: Oh you mean Mr. and Mrs. ASR?

Kiran: Yeah

Ana: Then where are they?

Kiran: I don't know ... I can't find them anywhere ...

Ana: Okay ... then instead of looking around call them and ask where they are

Kiran: Yeah one second ...

Saying this she took out her phone and switched it on only to see a WhatsApp message from Lavanya and reading it she became pissed and seeing that Ana asked.

Ana: What happened?

Kiran: Lavi says they both are stuck somewhere when I specifically asked both of them to come to pick me

Ana: It might be something really important, K ... otherwise, they both will never do that

Kiran: I know, Ana but still ...

Isaac: So are we going to take a taxi?

Kiran: No she says she will send someone

Isaac: Okay ... then please call her and ask her where that 'someone' is as I am hell tired and badly need a shower

Kiran: Okay, I ...

But she stopped midway and stood frozen when she saw the side profile of someone talking on the phone as she wasn't expecting him to be the 'someone' who came to pick her up.

Ana: K ... what happened?

Kiran: Huh ... nothing ... I spotted that 'someone'

Ana: Huh ... where?

Kiran pointed to that direction and Ana and Isaac looked there and saw a man cutting the call and pocketing his phone. Ana realizing who that is looked concernedly at Kiran because only she knew who Rudy is and what he meant to Kiran ... only she knew how much Kiran had longed for a call or message from him in all these months ... how much Kiran had missed the fights with him or more specifically how much she had missed him. Okay, Kiran will probably never agree but she knows he means much more to her than the 'arch-enemy' or 'frenemy' as she calls him while Isaac who had no idea about all these sighed in relief finally finding the 'someone'.

Isaac: Jeez finally ... hey ... why are you standing like that ... call him, man ...

Kiran: Oh yeah ... Rowdy

Hearing her Rudy turned around startled and stood numb because he had no idea who was the special guest of Lavanya whom she wanted to be picked by him and not any driver ... hell he wasn't even aware that she was coming for the reception as he had avoided any or every conversation regarding her because the more he heard about her the more he missed her ... the more he missed her the more he felt pity of himself realizing that she didn't give a damn about him while all he wanted to do was take a flight, go and see her. His eyes misted as he took fill of her after such a long wait but looked away when he saw her watching him curiously. Ana smiled at herself realizing that his case also is not different from Kiran while Kiran scolded herself for even expecting something from him. Isaac almost ran to Rudy as all he wanted was to take a shower and eat something and the ladies followed him. Rudy composed himself and said in a taunting tone.

Rudy: Oh so you are the VVIP Lavi Di mentioned

Kiran: Of course I am ... because I am very very important to her

Rudy: Yes that's right ... unlike you who don't even care to come for her wedding ...

Isaac: Excuse me ... whoever you are you can't speak to her like that without knowing the reason ...

Rudy: And who are you to speak between us?

Isaac: I am her friend and I ...

But before he could continue Ana held his hand and shook her head while Kiran and Rudy looked at each other in pain and accusation. Because till date how much ever they had fought they both had respected each other's love and care for the family and even though there were situations where they both were shut up by others due to their bickering but there had been never ... never ever arose a situation where somebody else had defended them or spoke against the other. But today he questioned her love for the family and she had allowed someone else to speak between them.

Rudy: I am sorry Mr. Friend ... I didn't know that it costs millions to make a phone call or text someone in the US

Isaac: What rubbish

Kiran: And I didn't know it takes ages for the call to connect from Mumbai to the US ...

Isaac: What ... what are you guys even ...

Ana: Sac ... please shut up ... he is family and it is between them ...

Rudy: It is fine Ana ... after all, he is her friend ... and haven't you heard this ... we can choose friends but not family ... jo mil jaye usi se niptna hoga (You will have to deal with what you got) ... (Faking a smile) ... right, Keer?

Kiran: Of course ... and who knows that better than you

Rudy: Excuse me ...

Ana: K ... Rudy ... please don't start now and let us leave because I and Sac are hell tired

Isaac: Yeah ... let us leave

Rudy and Kiran nodded their head and the four of them went to the car. As soon as Rudy unlocked the car Kiran went and sat in the backseat followed by Ana and Isaac took the passenger seat. After a few minutes, Isaac cleared his throat gaining Rudy's attention.

Isaac: Hey ... I am sorry I didn't know that you are family ... otherwise I ...

Rudy: That's fine buddy ... you were just concerned about your friend and that isn't a bad thing ...

Isaac: Oh...kay ... so can we just start over?

Rudy: (Smiling a little) ... I guess

Isaac: Isaac ... and you can call me Sac

Rudy: Rudy

Isaac: So what do you do? ... I mean what are you studying?

Rudy: Architecture ... and I guess you are studying fashion designing

Isaac: No ... I am doing BBA

Rudy: (Frowning and then shrugging) ... oh okay

Isaac: Hmm Rudy if you don't mind can I ask you something?

Rudy: Yeah

Isaac: How are you related to ASR?

Rudy: He is my cousin ... my Aunty's son ...

Isaac: Aunty's son ... you are an Oberoi

Rudy: Yep ...

Isaac: And Ravish Singh Oberoi is?

Rudy: My elder brother ...

Isaac: Oh that's great ... you know I admire him and ASR a lot and one day I also want to be a businessman like them ... in fact, that is the main reason I came here ... to meet them, talk to them and if possible get some tips about business ...

Rudy: (Chuckling) ... meeting and talking are okay but forget the tips because they never share their business tactics with others ... not even to me ...

Isaac: Oh ... (Shrugging) ... maybe that makes them that powerful ...

Rudy: Yeah maybe ...

Saying this once again he looked at the rearview mirror like he had been doing from the time they started. While Kiran even though felt his eyes on her chose to ignore it and closed her eyes and slept off until they reached RM and Ana called her. She opened her eyes and found that the front seats were empty.

Kiran: Where did they go?

Ana: Rudy took him towards his room and asked me to go with you ...

Kiran: Oh okay ... come ...

Ana: One second ... K ... are you okay?

Kiran: Of course I am what happened to me?

Ana: Don't hide your pain K ... I know you are hurt by his behavior

Kiran: (Sighing) ... I am hurt by his behavior from the past twenty months, Ana ... and now it became a habit ... so it doesn't matter anymore

Saying this she marched upstairs followed by a disbelieving Ana as she knows what Kiran told is anything but the truth.

Raizada Hospitals, New Delhi

Dr. Chauhan looked up hearing the knock and saw Arnav and Khushi standing there.

Khushi: May we come in, Dr. Chauhan ...

Doc: Yes ... but you guys here ... I mean today

Arnav: Because the matter was urgent

Doc: Okay ... come ... sit and tell me what's the matter?

They both took their seat and Arnav said.

Arnav: Doc ... hmm ... okay ... the thing is that ... we ... I mean we ...

Khushi: (Sighing) ... okay, the thing is that I had some clear signs of pregnancy so we had done the pregnancy test at home five times and three of them were positive while the rest was negative ... he is holding on to the negative part while I am to the positive one ...

Arnav: Khushi ... it is not about holding on to this part or that ... I just want us to be a hundred percent sure so that we won't be disappointed later ...

Khushi: I understand, Arnav ... but a woman knows better ... especially being a doctor ... right, Doc?

Doc: (Nodding her head) ... yes ... you are right; Khushi ... women, especially the ones that are educated in subjects like this can easily read the indications ...

Khushi gave a winning smirk to Arnav but frowned when the Doc continued.

Doc: But I will say Arnav has a point too ... let us don't be over-enthusiastic before actually confirming it ... by that why didn't you take the actual test at home ... I mean Lavanya might be having the kit

Arnav: That's because nobody other than the two of us knows about this

Doc: Okay but why? ... and yes I am not asking this to you as a doctor but as a friend of Manav ... and I think Arnav can answer that to me while Khushi can go and take the test with the nurse

They both nodded their head and Khushi got up but before she could walk away Arnav held her hand and whispered 'everything will be fine' as he saw her tensed face after hearing the Doc's words.

Doc: So tell me Arnav ... why did you guys hide it from the family?

Arnav: (Sighing) ... well, the reason is not a single one but a set of things ... firstly like I said I didn't want to give false hopes to anybody especially to Dad who after seeing Neha, Rahul and Nina's daughter have only one wish, and that is to see our kid ... then, of course, there Lavi's wedding which was finally happening six months later the initially decided date as we had to extend it until Payal's second trimester was over as there are some complications involved ... so we obviously didn't want to extend it further which was sure if Dadi gets to know it saying nobody should know it until some months and all that ... then there is this important thing we both had decided ... that is we will disclose it first to Kiddu ... so ...

Doc: Oh okay ... so when is she coming?

Arnav: Today ... in fact must be home by now ...

Doc: Is it?

Arnav nodded and she called out for the nurse and asked her to prepare the report soon so that they can take it and go then itself. Soon Khushi came back and took her previous seat and they talked about the wedding and reception until the report had arrived.

Doc: (Opening the report) ... you can hope and dream how much you want, Arnav ... because Khushi's intuition was right ... she is three weeks pregnant ... so congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Raizada

Arnav and Khushi looked at each other with a smile and misty eyes and squeezed each other's hand and then said looking at the doctor.

Arnav & Khushi: Thank you, Doc ...

Doc: You are welcome ... and yes ... I know I don't have to say all this but be very careful for the first trimester and come and meet me on Monday so that we can do a sonogram test too ... after that only we will start the medication ... for now, I will write some vitamin tablets

Khushi: By vitamin tablets ... Doc my morning sickness has already started so write something for that too ...

Doc: Is it? ... okay ... (Writing the prescription) ... here ... so I will see you guys at the party, then?

Khushi: Yeah ... see you then ... shall we leave, Arnav?

Doc: (Seeing the look on his face) ... what happened Arnav? ... do you have any questions?

Arnav: Err ... Doc ... is this morning sickness a normal thing?

Doc: Yes Arnav ... it is completely normal ...

Arnav: But she was tired like hell ... I mean I have never seen her that exhausted

Doc: Still it is normal, Arnav ... (Sighing seeing his frown) ... okay, do one thing ... I will suggest a few pregnancy books for you ... read it and you will realize what is normal and what is not because I know no matter what I say you will be worried until you will understand it yourself

Arnav: (Nodding his head) ... okay ... I think that will be better

Doc then wrote the names of a few books and gave it to Arnav and the couple left the hospital after getting the medicines.

The Leela Palace, New Delhi

Reporter: Guys can you see where am I standing today ... yes ... in front of the hotel The Leela Palace ... one of the luxurious hotels of New Delhi ... and why IBTV today is because finally one of the most anticipated days of this year for the business world has come ... yes as you all know today is the reception party of one of the biggest business tycoon of India, Ravish Singh Oberoi along with his younger brother Rishabh Singh Oberoi and his second cousin Lavanya Nikhil Khurana née Singh Raizada and the party is hosted by none other than the Arnav Singh Raizada himself who as you all know is cousin to all the three of them. The Oberoi brothers got married twice ... once as per the Christian traditions on the fourth of last month and then the next day as per the Hindu traditions while the Raizada princess tied her knot with her long-term boyfriend Nikhil Khurana just two days before on the presence of family and close friends. This reception is for the business associates and other celebrities and as always media is strictly prohibited inside the hall like any other function hosted by ASR. But still, we will try our best to give you the glimpses of your favorite celebrities as soon as they start arriving in the hotel so stay tuned to our channel

After some time

Arnav and Khushi entered the hotel through the backside and walked directly to the group gathered near the back of the stage once again trusting Aman to complete all the necessary preparations in their absence.

Aman: Ah finally ... you guys came ...

Rahul: Where were you till now?

He asked worriedly because he knows Arnav will never do that until something serious come up.

Arnav: Had some important matter to handle ...

Ravi: All okay, Arnie?

Arnav: (Nodding) ... yeah, of course, Big B

Naina: Kiya ... what happened to you ... I mean you look so tired

Now everybody's attention turned towards her so Khushi said faking a smile.

Khushi: Me ... no ... no, I am perfectly alright

But knowing that nobody is going to believe that because one look at her is enough to know that she isn't, Arnav asked Aman to divert everybody's attention.

Arnav: Is everything ready, Aman?

Aman: Yep ... now you two just have to get on the stage and start the function

Arnav: Okay ... and Lavi ... where is Kiddu? ... and whom do you send to pick her up?

Lavanya: Rudy ... he called me an hour back ... they had reached RM

Arnav: Okay ... so we can start as soon as they come ... right, Big B?

Ravi: Yep ... there is still time

Arnav: Yeah there is ... and till then Arnav Chachu is going to play with Neha Baby, right my Cutie pie?

He asked pulling Neha's cheeks who was in Sruthy's arms and she immediately started to jump towards her favorite person. Arnav gladly took her in his arms and walked with Aman once again checking everything not before indicating Khushi to sit down. Khushi nodded her head and sat beside Lavanya who asked her about her health in a low voice. Khushi replied she is fine and before Lavanya could ask anything more they were disturbed by the talks of Tania and Sheetal who at that time were arguing about who was more nervous about their first public appearance after the marriage and tried to calm them down. After some time Arnav too came back and sat beside them with Neha in his lap while others were busy taking selfies and posting them in different social media accounts.

After some time

Manav was talking to one of the family friends when Arshad, who was talking to one of their important clients, came to his view and indicated towards his wrist. Reading the gesture he first looked at his watch and then again back to Arshad and nodded his head. Then he excused himself started to look around for Arnav and finally found him backstage.

Manav: Arnav ...

Arnav: (Looking up) ... yes, Dad

Manav: It is already time ... why aren't you starting the function?

Ravi: We were waiting for Kiddu and Rudy to come ...

Manav: But it is already eight, Ravi ... and almost every guest has arrived ...

Arnav: I know Dad but without them ...

Manav: Arnav and Ravi ... I know your concerns but you have to remember that this is not a family function ... and it is not good to make the guests wait ... so call them once again and if they aren't reaching in a few minutes don't wait for them ... they will understand ...

Arnav and Ravi nodded their heads and took turns in dialing Rudy and Kiran. Kiran's number was not reachable while Rudy's number was on voice mail. They sighed looking at each other and got up. Giving Neha to Naina Arnav gave his hand to Khushi and together entered the stage while others except the three couples went to the front.

As soon as they entered the stage the spotlight fell on them.

Arnav: Good evening ladies and gentlemen ... this is Mr. and Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada and we are extremely happy to welcome all of you

Khushi: And before we start the function I request all of you to sit down first and as you all know today is the reception of the Oberoi brothers and the one and only Raizada princess let us first invite the couple on to the stage

Arnav: So let us start with the eldest ... the big brother to all of us ... our Big B ... the dashing Ravish Singh Oberoi and his lovely wife Tania ...

The entered the stage and took their seats on the right side.

Khushi: Okay ... now let us invite the biggest philosopher in the family ... our lovely Shaayar ... the handsome Rishabh Singh Oberoi and his beautiful missus Sheetal ...

They took their seats on the left side leaving the middle seats for Lavanya and Nikhil.

Arnav: And finally let us invite my cute little sister Lavanya ...

Khushi: And my stunning brother Nikhil ...

They too took their seat while people clapped as they did for the two previous couples.

Khushi: Okay now we will see what everyone has to say about you ...

Arnav: And let me do the honors first ... since it is always ladies first I will start with my cutie little sis ... Lavi ... in this occasion when you are going to start a new life I have only one thing to say to you ... relations or society may say you are my cousin but you were ... are ... and always will be my little sister and I will be there for you whenever you need me at any stage of our lives ...

Unable to control her emotions Lavanya got up from her seat and hugged him, and he like always comforted her patting her head making some people smile, some emotional and some others roll their eyes.

Arnav: Now coming to my brothers ... I am so happy guys ... that finally you two got married and that too to these beautiful ladies ... because I know they are more than able to make you dance on their tunes

He said it with a wink making everyone laugh and Khushi to gently hit his shoulder.

Arnav: And now the other half of my sibs ... even though I know it is not needed ... Welcome to the family guys ... and since Nikhil doesn't need this I will say this to you ladies ... consider that you have an elder brother in me from now on so never ... and I mean it ... never hesitate to show your rights on me

Tania and Sheetal nodded their heads with a smile and Khushi said.

Khushi: Okay ... since Arnav was all about khoon ka rishta (Blood relations) ... let me talk about dil ka rishta (Relations of the heart) ... (Looking at the couple) ... every one of you has filled the place of a friend for me when needed and I promise I too will be there for you as one whenever or wherever you need me ...

They all smiled looking at her and Arnav continued.

Arnav: Okay now let me invite someone on the stage, who might have pages to talk ... formally the Ms. Kiran Kabir Khurana and personally our sweet Kiddu

Arnav said with a smile looking at Kiran but she gave him a hard glare but nonetheless came to the stage and started to speak and he realized that she is not so pleased no, in fact, she is pissed at him and Khushi for not picking her up even after she demanded hundred times. First, she apologized for not attending their wedding as she had university exams for which they chided her and then gave a sweet speech and went away making everyone smile and laugh but not before giving a pointed look at Arnav and Khushi. Arnav and Khushi looked at each other and sighed because even though all they wanted to do now was to go behind her and pacify her that was not possible for them for a very long time.

After almost one hour Arnav and Khushi sighed in relief as finally the speeches were over and left the stage giving the mike to Aman as now only the photo session was left and he was more than eager to handle it. They looked around for Kiran and found her in the distant end with her friends and went there.

Arnav: Kiddu ...

She stiffened hearing him but didn't turn around so Khushi placed her hand on her shoulder and called her.

Khushi: Kiddu ... Baby ...

But Kiran shrugged her hand away making Khushi lose her balance. Arnav immediately held her around her shoulders and steadied her.

Arnav: You okay ... do you want to sit somewhere?

Khushi: (Weakly) ... no ... I am fine, Arnav ...

Hearing her fragile voice Kiran finally observed her clearly and found that she is clearly not well. And just like that the anger, frustration or any hard feelings for that matter blew away and she went running to her sister and asked cupping her cheek.

Kiran: Kiya ... what happened to you? ... you look ... you look so tired ... so weak

Khushi: I do ... but what does it have to do with you? ... you aren't even ready to talk with us, right?

Kiran: Kiya ... I was just ... you didn't come to the airport and I ...

Khushi: And you thought we will do that without a reason ... is that how you know us?

Arnav: Khushi ... it is fine ... leave it ... Bachi hai (She is a kid) ...

Kiran: No Arnie ... she is right ... I know you guys will never do that without a reason ... I ... (Gulping) ... I was upset about something else and I showed it on you ... I mean how can I push you away like that ... that too when you look this weak ...

Khushi: It's okay ... leave it but tell me what happened? ... what did upset you?

Kiran: It's ... it's not important Kiya

She said glancing at a laughing Rudy who was having a drink with his friends at a corner. Khushi frowned seeing her look and was about to look in that direction and realizing that Kiran immediately cupped her both cheeks so that she won't see him and asked to divert her.

Kiran: So now tell me what happened? ... (Looking at Arnav) ... it is nothing to be worried about, right Arnie?

Arnav: Of course not ... but before saying that ... come on ... give me the 'Kiddu hug'

He said extending his arms and she jumped on him as always and then shared a quick hug with Khushi.

Kiran: So now tell me ... why didn't you come to the airport?

But before the couple can say anything they heard Manav from the back.

Manav: You didn't even go to the airport ... then where were you two?

Arnav and Khushi looked at each other and nodded.

Arnav: (Sighing) ... Kiddu ... there is something we want to say to you first and only then to everyone else ... we were thinking that we will wait till the party ends but now since you two asked, let me gather everyone ...

Manav nodded his head with a hidden smile as he guessed the reason while Kiddu in confusion. Arnav then went to the stage and asked the family and his buddies to gather at one of the rooms he had booked and others to move to the food area while Manav met Kiran's friends and then the GF-BF as always went into a deep conversation until they went to the room. They were the last one to enter and seeing them Dadi asked worriedly.

Dadi: There ... Manav and Kiddu too came ... now please tell the matter, Arnav ...

Arnav: Yes Dadi ... one second ...

Saying this he closed the door and then took an envelope from his coat and gave that to Kiran saying.

Arnav: Kiddu ... you were complaining, right ... that yesterday was your birthday and expect us all of them gifted you ... (Smiling) ... I guess this will do ...

Manav smiled at them realizing his guess was right but kept silent until Kiran opened her so-called gift. Few others too guessed the matter but waited till the confirmation from Kiran. And she didn't disappoint anybody as she uttered a surprised.

Kiran: What the ... are you serious?

Arnav: (Side hugging Khushi) ... yes, Kiddu ... we are pregnant

And then all happened was wishes, hugs, smiles, laughs and happy tears with Kiran being the loudest.

Shyam saw his younger brother in law standing at a corner after wishing the couple looking at Kiran fondly seeing her jumping in happiness and walked to him.

Shyam: Why don't you just say it to her, Rudy?

Rudy: (Sighing) ... I will, Jiju ... I will tell her the day I am cent percent sure that she wants that as much as me

So yes ... that was the last part of 'Love of Modern Hearts' and yes please don't ask me why it is the last part because the theme and purpose for which I started the story is complete and I really don't want to stretch it unnecessarily ... you know what I mean. And yes ... I hope you all loved reading this story as much I loved writing it. And to those greedy minds who are eager to know more about 'KiSh' wait for the epilogue which I think to update before updating any other story ... or do you guys want me to update any other story before that? ... please let me know.

Maahi