At RM

When they reached in the room Khushi realized her phone is vibrating in her pocket so she immediately pulled it out to see Manav.

Khushi: It is Dad

Arnav: Now?

He asked frowning and then searched for his phone first in pockets and everywhere in the room and then cursed

Arnav: Dammit ...It is definitely to scold me

Khushi: Where is your phone? Oh god, Arnav ... are you a kid? Can't you at least keep it with you always? And why do you always put it in silent mode? There is an option called vibration ... do you even know that? Arnav I am saying you ... you will definitely suffer due to your this idleness one day and Dad should definitely scold you for this

Arnav: Now stop it okay? ... and take the phone meri maa (My mother) ... you can scold me after the call. I mean if you too missed it ... you will have to give me a company to hear from Dad

Khushi: (Shaking her head at his unchangeable behavior regarding his phone took the call) Dad

Manav: Hello sweety ... how are you all doing?

Khushi: Good Dad and you?

Manav: Me too ... just missing you guys ... so where is everyone? And most importantly where is that arrogant son of mine? Ask him to throw away his phone if it couldn't be used for communication purposes

Arnav: What the! Dad ... it is not fair ... daughter is sweety and son is arrogant! Huh!

Manav: Oh ... it is on the speaker that's good ... and what to do Arnav ... truth is always ugly

Arnav: Dad

Manav: What Dad? I said the truth only and Arnav ... you are saying it is not fair ... so now you tell me where the hell your phone is? What is today's excuse?

Arnav: Dad... you know I am always clumsy about it and also

Manav: It is in silent mode? No not that please... please find something new because I am bored with that. And Arnav I can't understand one thing ... how the hell you are the successful businessman when you can't even look after your phone

Arnav: That's not a big deal Dad ... it is all scheduled calls and if my clients can't get me ... my PA will have to suffer so ... it doesn't matter really

Manav: You will never change Arnav ... always the arrogant self

Khushi: Arnav! Don't talk like that to Dad ... say sorry to him ...now

Arnav: What the! Now you are supporting him (Getting a swat from her) okay ... okay ... sorry Dad

Manav: Oh god ... what have you made my son in to? Biwi ne ek baar keh diya aur tumne man li sorry bolne ki? ... you had become a perfect joru ka gulam (Your wife said it once and you agreed to say sorry? ... you had become an exact henpecked husband)

Arnav: (Smirking) Dad ... don't tell me you are jealous of my wife

Khushi: (Swatting him) Arnav!

Arnav: Ouch! It hurts lady ... are you listening, Dad ... she is raising her hands on her husband

Manav: Don't you dare to blame my daughter. If the husband is an arrogant ass like you ... then we can't blame her, right?

Arnav: Okay ... to whom am I complaining? You will favor your daughter always ...

Manav: Now don't tell me you are jealous of my daughter

All three laughed at that hearing the same dialogue back. And after the laughter subsidized

Arnav: Dad how was the operation? When are you coming back?

Manav: Before answering all that many many happy returns of the day son

Arnav: Thanks Dad

Manav: And yeah it went well ... and about coming back ... I had called you to inform you about that too. I am coming the day after tomorrow and I had asked Aman and Rahul to do all the preparations to arrange a party the next day itself to introduce my daughter to the world

Arshi: Really! Thanks, Dad

Manav: Hmm ... and Arnav, don't get angry ... because I had done something which you will not appreciate. I know I should have thought before saying that but it slipped my mind and now it cannot be changed

Arnav: What is it, Dad?

Manav: Arnav ... you know tomorrow's date ... it is the date I give a special donation to Anand Sadan every month

Arnav: Hmm

Manav: And when I and you are not there it is done by Anjali and like always last week I had asked Anjali to go there to deliver it. So she will go there tomorrow with her minions

Arnav: (Gritting his teeth) when you know that we will be spending the day there ... or do you too forget what tomorrow is like them?

Manav: Arnav ... I am sorry for what I did without thinking but how can you say that? How would I forget the day I got my son?

Khushi: Arnav ... don't let your anger on what happened downstairs on Dad. He said it last week so how do you expect him to guess what you will be doing tomorrow when you yourself weren't aware of it till yesterday. Yet he is apologizing and you are questioning his love for you?

Arnav: I ... I am sorry Dad. I shouldn't have said that.

Manav: What happened Arnav?

Arnav: Nothing special Dad

Manav: Arnav!

Arnav: Really, nothing special Dad. They all don't remember it ... that's all

Manav: Are you okay son?

Arnav: Of course dad. That's why I said 'nothing special' because when did they remember my matters?

Manav: I understand ... but Arnav, don't take it into the heart and I too am sorry for what I did. I mean I should have thought about you when I know you will not like them there tomorrow especially when Kiya is with you but ...

Arnav: No ... no Dad ... please don't make me guiltier by apologizing to me. Like Kiya said how would you know last week that I will be there tomorrow?

Manav: (Sighing) okay ... so what will you do tomorrow? They ... in your words, DR will be there. So you will not get any chance to romance

Khushi: Dad! ... you too

Arnav: (Smirking) we will manage Dad as your son is very well capable to find chances to romance so don't worry

Manav: I know ... after all whose son you are. Okay now getting into the matter will you do something for me?

Arnav: Tell na Dad

Manav: Will you go to the church with Kiya tomorrow? And please don't say no ... I mean ... you are going to churches here ... so why not there? If not for me at least for Mom

Arnav: Dad ... don't bring Mom here for emotionally blackmailing me when you clearly know why I am like this

Manav: It is not blackmailing Arnav ... it was Arpi's and Gayu's wish to conduct your marriage there but the marriage happened in a hurry and that wasn't the important thing to do then. But now you two are there at least attend the mass ... I had talked to the priest you just have to go there

Khushi: We will go, Dad

Seeing Arnav was about to say something but giving a stern look to him she left from there towards the pool. He sighed at her attitude seeing his behavior on matters related to God because only she knows after how many persuasions and blackmailing he agrees to go to churches there too.

Arnav: Dad what was the necessity to bring that topic? Now I have to woo her

Manav: (Chuckling) good punishment for you and ... if you want to woo her I have a nice idea

Arnav: And what is it?

Manav: Take her to temple too

Arnav: Dad! Don't joke like this and ... thank goodness she is not here ... otherwise, I would have a tough time

Manav: But Arnav ... I am serious. I know she will never say this but she too may wish to have her husband with her while praying. I know she used to take you to churches as per Mom's wish but do you remember I too used to go with Arpi to churches, do you know why? Because most of the ladies like that Arnav ... they think it as extremely romantic and I am sure she too will ... especially when it is your birthday ... hey, are you hearing what I am telling? 

Arnav: Hmm ... okay, Dad ... I will think about it

Manav: Now that is like my son ... okay so best of luck for wooing your tigress and once again happy birthday

Arnav: Thanks Dad and Goodnight ... oops it is no night there

Manav: It's ok as you are going to sleep ... So goodnight Arnie

Arnav: (Smiled hearing his explanation) Goodnight Dad

Arnav then went to poolside and saw his wife trying to make faces to show him that she is angry and terribly failing in it. He silently smiled at her and sat beside her and wrapped his arms around her. She tried to free his grip but he was very strong for her.

Arnav: Arrey where are you going?

Khushi: To the guest room

Arnav: Why?

Khushi: To sleep ... because that is what normal people do at night Mr. Raizada

Arnav: So ... you are angry

Khushi: Why would I be? I am going because I want to sleep

Arnav: Without me?

Khushi: Don't fly too much. I can sleep without you too, okay? 

She was about to go but he held her hand.

Arnav: But I can't

Saying this he pulled her beside him. She sighed and put her head on his shoulder.

Arnav: I don't like when we fight Baby

Khushi: Me too ... but what to do ... it is necessary for pig-headed people like you

They both chuckled at that

Arnav: By the way madam ... don't we have to hit the bed? I mean Dad said to reach there at 7

Khushi: Means ... we are going?

Arnav: Of course ... do you think I would dare to deny my wife

Khushi: (Elbowing him) Arnav!

Arnav: Okay ... okay on a serious note ... we should sleep baby ... it is really late

Khushi: (Cuddling him) Hmm

He then pulled her along with him and both settled on the bed. Khushi put her head on his chest and hugged him tightly and whispered

Khushi: Happy birthday baby

And he smiled hearing her endearment and kissed her head. 

Next day

It was morning and none had got up. But Khushi was ready to go and came to check on Arnav. He was just out from the shower in his trousers and a towel around his neck. She helped him to get ready and after that, he took her towards the mirror to click some photos which he does whenever he feels nostalgic.

Khushi: Arnav ... why did you asked me to wear a suit today and that too with the chain mangal sutra?

Arnav: We are going to the church where Mom and Mamma wanted our marriage to happen ... it didn't so (Winking) I thought at least to take you there as an Indian bride

Khushi: (Smiling) ... okay ... so let's go as we have to reach there at 7

And they started to their destination.

After some time the entire DR was ready early than the usual time as per Anjali's instructions to impress Arnav by conducting a special Aarti and then to conduct a special Puja in the temple. 

It was past Arnav's time for the jog and they couldn't find him. So Anjali said Sheetal to go and call him down after the Aarti. But when Sheetal informed that Arnav is not in the room they were confused because he never does something different from his schedule still they decided to wait for him sometime. 

But it was getting on their nerves as after almost half an hour Arnav was not there. That's when they found Lavanya, Nikhil and Kiran getting downstairs with Lavanya in a suit, Nikhil in just Shirt and trousers and for their at most amusement, Kiran too was in a decent attire according to them as today she wore a half skirt and top as per La's instructions. Chachi was the first one to respond

Chachi: Lavanya ... where are you going? That too with these foreigners?

Lavanya: Mom ... they are not any foreigners they are my friends and we are going to temple

Anjali: Temple? Why?

Lavanya: Maybe you guys have forgotten but I didn't ... today is bro's birthday so obviously to pray for him

Dadi: We didn't forget Lavanya ... we too are waiting for him. Do you know why he didn't back from jog yet?

Lavanya: That is because he is not gone for a jog

Chachu: Then where is he?

Lavanya: I really don't know. He told me to meet at the temple and he will wait there. So now please excuse us ... we are getting late

Saying this without waiting for any reply they left.

Shyam: Anju ... now, what will we do? I don't think Sale sahib is coming here now then how do you expect him to get impressed with my sister?

Payal: Jija Ji is saying right ... our all plan got ruined. Now he will not know we had done special Aarti for him

Anjali: Not all the plans ... and Sheetal you don't worry it is good that he will be waiting for Lavanya in the temple. So we can go there and do the special puja before him. And do you all realized ... as usual Khushi hadn't got up today too ... so it is a golden chance to prove to him that Sheetal is better than his that foreign friend

Dadi: I too think what Anju saying is right ... he will be impressed if Sheetal Bitiya doing a special puja for him

Outside the church

Khushi and Arnav were out after attending the mass and walking towards the car. They both felt contended to be there together where their mothers wanted their marriage to happen. Arnav even though doesn't believe in God always used to fulfill all the wishes and prayers made by both his mothers, be it in a temple or church. 

But yesterday night he had thought about what his Dad told, and thought maybe he was right. Almost all ladies like to do special worships for God on special occasions for the well being of their family. And that's when he realized even when Khushi is an extreme devotee who believes everything is God's blessing, she had never ever asked him to come to Churches or temples for her, it was always something Mom or Mamma wished. Because she knows it makes him uncomfortable to do something he doesn't believe in so like Dad told she is suppressing her wishes. So he decided to do what Dad told, to surprise her with something she truly wishes for, and that is where he is going to take her. 

He had asked La to come there with Kiran and Nikhil. It is his birthday but he is the one giving surprises for her, he mentally chuckled at that thought. 

When they settled in the car Khushi took out her chain mangal sutra and put on the bracelet one she usually wears.

Arnav: Why did you take it off?

Khushi: Arnav ... do you remember what Dad told ... we will be meeting Anjali in Anand Sadan. And if I wear it they may get doubts and I don't want anything wrong to happen before Dad comes ... anyway, he is coming tomorrow ... so ... 

Arnav: You can wear it if you want and don't think about them. They will not say anything to you

Khushi: No Arnav ... I don't want a new fight now ... especially today. And you know this is what I wear every day ... so it is perfectly alright

Arnav just smiled at her and started to drive. Seeing the route she asked.

Khushi: Arnav, it is not the route we had taken yesterday. Is it a different route? Or are we going to a different place?

Arnav: Wait, baby ... you will get to know soon

Khushi: But at least tell na where are we going? 

Arnav: Surprises are not meant to say, darling

Khushi: But ... please ... say na baby

Arnav: No buttering will do Khush ... just wait and see

Khushi huffed and looked outside because she knew it is of no use to plead him more. Arnav shook his head at her childish behavior. But when they reached the place Khushi actually couldn't believe her eyes.

Khushi: Arnav ... temple?

Arnav: I thought you will appreciate it

Khushi hugged him feeling emotional

Khushi: You don't know how happy you had made me today by taking me here. I mean I always wished to visit temples on your birthdays but knowing you ... 

Arnav: I will not be comfortable my Biwi had suppressed her feelings and that's why I had decided it myself without asking for your opinion

Khushi: (Hugging him more tightly and kissing him) I love you Arnav

Arnav: If this is what I will get as the reward I will take you here every day

Khushi: Do you know how romantic do you look doing all these

Arnav: What the! Khush, don't tell me this impressed you more than the other romantic stuff I had done for you. Actually, Dad was right ... every girl is similar ... huh!

Khushi: Oh ... so it was Dad's idea ... I too thought how did my Kadoos husband get ideas like this

Arnav: Khushi!

Khushi: Arnav!

Both chuckled and got down.

The Raizadas was doing the special puja for him with at most concentration to impress Arnav. They all were relieved as like Anjali said Khushi had not got up for his birthday too and this will be a great chance for Sheetal. Sheetal who had little doubts yesterday too was slightly happy thinking what Anjali said was going to happen.