Anjali was smiling and laughing at herself during the whole journey. Payal and Sheetal tried to get the matter from her but she denied it saying she will tell everyone together.

Reaching RM she saw everyone except Shyam and Chachu there. She smiling widely ran off upstairs to call them saying she has something to share with all of them.

Dadi: Payal Bitiya ... why Anju is this happy? ... I mean she was very angry and disturbed when she called in the afternoon complaining about Arnav ... so now what happened?

Payal: Yes Dadi ... we too were asking her that on the entire journey what made her happy suddenly but she told me she will tell everyone together

Chachi: Is it? Okay then let us wait till Anju come with her Chachu and Patidev

After a few minutes, they all saw a smiling Anjali descending the stairs with a confused Chachu and Shyam.

Akash: Anju ... at least now tell us what the matter is

Anjali: You guys too will be happy when I say what I had found

Sheetal: What was there to be happy Bhabhi? ... I mean Arnavji as always was stuck to Khushi Ji ... so what is there to be happy about it?

Anjali: Sheetal ... you hadn't seen what I had ... (Turning to Dadi) Dadi you know what? Khushi Ji is engaged

Payal: What? ... and how do you know that?

Anjali: I had seen Lavanya asking something about her engagement ring. And most importantly you know Dadi in the day after tomorrow's function Papa is going to arrange a party to announce about mine and Arnav's marriage

Dadi: Really? ... now I can breathe properly ... I mean I was very afraid of thinking ... no, leave it. By the way who told you all this? Manav had just said there will be a party ... not the reason for it

Anjali: Dadi ... I heard Aman and Rahul talking to Arnav ... they ... they were saying that Papa will be very eager to announce his son's and daughter's marriage to the media as soon as he comes back

Akash: Really? Chachu finally decided to do that ... it is good news then. But why didn't he tell anything to us?

Shyam: I think Papa wanted to surprise Anju and Sale Sahib

Anjali: Yeah, Shyam Ji is right and I am so much happy that he is planning that. Finally ... finally, Papa decided to announce my marriage to the media ... in all these years I was very sad as he hadn't done that. Also, I have another good news for you Sheetal

Sheetal: What is it Bhabhi?

Anjali: Aman and Rahul were teasing Arnav about his marriage and introducing his wife to media ... they were saying that ASR is going to break so many hearts and all ... I thought as always he will blast on them for that but ... do you know what he did?

Akash: What?

Anjali: He was smiling at them ... like ... like he was so much happy with the news. Payal Ji didn't I tell you today at the temple ... that he is acting as if he doesn't want this marriage but in reality ... he is so much happy about it. I am damn sure about that even though I don't know the reason for it

Sheetal: Really? I can't believe it ... (Smiling a little) Arnavji is ready to announce that he is going marry me to the media?

Shyam: Thank God ... he agreed ... are you happy now, Sheetal?

Sheetal: So much Bhaiyya. (Hugging Anjali) Bhabhi you don't know how happy you had made me by saying this ... thank you, Bhabhi

Anjali: Sheetal ... why are you saying thank you? I am your Bhabhi so isn't it, my duty to make my Nanad happy?

Chachi: So what about the party today we had planned?

Anjali: Let us cancel that as there is a party day after tomorrow and there are a lot of preparations to be done for that

Chachu: Yeah ... it will be good that way

Later

Arshi and the gang had really enjoyed the day outside with the members of Anand Sadan and only after dinner they all returned RM. DR was again ready to impress Arnav with his favorite dishes which Anjali had known from Manav prepared by HP and Sheetal. But again it was not their day as just like yesterday he already had dinner. 

At night Arnav was enjoying the secret party the gang arranged on the poolside with ice creams, drinks and all. He was so much enthusiastic like a child seeing their gifts.

Nikhil: Buddy here it is ... a handpresso ... for the man who loves coffee even more than his friend

Arnav: (Chuckling) ... thanks, yaar and what to do ... it doesn't irritate me ... instead, it soothes my nerves unlike you

Nikhil just twisted his mouth hearing the reply and Arnav smirked. Then Lavanya told cheerfully

Lavanya: Now, mine Bro ... here take this ... your favorite bike's key ... no wait ... come let me show you

Saying this she pulled him to the balcony and showed downstairs towards the lawn

Arnav: Wow ... (Hugging her) ... thank you, Lavi ... you know I was missing my first bike too much here ... and this ... this is almost similar to that one

Lavanya: Kiya remember all the details of it very much ... so it was easier and this gift is not only for you but for Kiya too ... because ... she like bike rides with you way too much

Hearing her Arnav and Khushi passed a knowing smile at each other.

Kiran: Okay ... okay, now my gift ... uffo .... open it fast Arnie ... it is the best-est gift you can get

Khushi shook her head at her antics, she still remembers the stunts her Kiddu done to get that much pocket money to buy that gift. Arnav opened it enthusiastically hoping it to be one of her cutest gifts like every year but his jaw dropped seeing an iPhone there.

Nikhil: Wow! Kiddu ... you had got a Mobile for Arnav ... Haha ... I don't think it is the best gift someone could give him ... I mean for a person who forgets his phone every now and then

Lavanya and Arnav glared at him and then looked at Kiran expecting her to be sad but she was actually smirking in all glory.

Kiran: Oh god Nik ... do you think I am that dumb? (Sighing) I know Arnie's relation with phones okay? ...in fact, that's why I had gifted him this

All expect Khushi looked at her questioningly.

Kiran: Arnie ... this is one of the expensive phones available in the US and I had to cut all my expenses and spent my all pocket money for that because your wife is such a miser. But I had decided to buy you a phone because if I gift you something you will care for it no matter what, right?

Arnav: (Hugging her) of course bacha because whatever my Kiddu get for me is precious ... and I am very happy that you had that much trust in me that I will treasure it

Kiran: Of course I have ... and yeah there is a specialty for it. (Seeing him raising eyebrows) before that ... after you had come back I had gone to jogging one day with BF and you know who I met there?

Arnav: Who?

Kiran: Do you remember my techie friend Martin uncle? (Seeing his nod) we were talking casually and when the subject became you he had asked why your number is not reachable as he had to discuss a deal with you and BF told him about your oblivion with phones. Then during our talks, I told him my plan to gift you this phone and hearing all that ... guess what he did ... he had designed a robot which will help you to find your phone. See it is very simple you just have to call it and it will respond and the main advantage is that the robot get charged along with the battery of the phone

She told enthusiastically and demonstrated it for him. Feeling emotional at her thoughtfulness he hugged her and kissed the top of her head

Arnav:  It is the best-est gift like you had said ... thanks once again. And hey, don't worry about your pocket money okay? I mean if not your Kiya, Arnie is here, right?

Kiran: Thanks for reminding Arnie ... now I will loot you for sure

Everyone chuckled at that. Then they heard a sound indicating a Skype call. Arnav was about to get up but Khushi said she will check who is it. As she saw the person calling she brought it towards the poolside and seeing it was from Oberoi mansion Arnav said biting his tongue

Arnav: Oh no ... I am gone today!

Khushi: What happened?

Arnav: Dad said Nani had called him and complained about not getting me. But I forgot to call her between all these

Khushi: Then it is sure you are gone today ... best of luck.

Saying it with a wink she connected the call. Like here all were around the laptop there too. As soon as the call connected everybody screamed together happily "Happy birthday Arnie" but Nani was sitting with a huffing face.

Arnav: Thanks ... guys ... but what happened to my miss universe?

Everybody shook their head at his antics.

Nani: Ravi ... tell him I am not going to talk to him

Ravi: Yeah ... didn't you hear Arnie ... (Winking at him) Dadz is not going to talk to you

Arnav: But why big B? Ask her what's the problem?

Nani: Really? Don't you know what the problem is? And ... now you remember you have a Nani! Do you know how many days it had been? And from when did you start to hide things from me?

Arnav: Naraz ho? (Angry?)

Nani: Why would I be? Who am I to you?

Arnav: Nani ... don't say that ... you have every right to be ... you are my one and only Nani (Making a puppy face) and please I am sorry ... see I am holding my ears. Look if you are not forgiving me who will? Please ... please forgive your Arnie ... you see I can't take it if the most beautiful lady on earth stops talking to me ... so pretty please!

Nani: Okay ... okay now stop your buttering ... I forgave you ... but don't you dare to repeat it ... and yeah happy birthday Arnie

Arnav: No ... will I dare! And thanks, your highness

Nani: Don't make promises you can't fulfill ... I mean I know your relationship with phones very well

Kiran: You don't have to worry about his phone anymore Nani ... I had gifted him a phone with a robot

Rudy: What? Robot? What are you planning to do to Arnie?

Kiran: You shut up idiot ... why would I do something to him?

Rishi: (Diverting her) what was it for Kiddu?

Kiran: He can call the robot whenever he  forgets his phone and it will reply back ... he just has to take care of the charge

Mami: Wow ... you are very intelligent beta

Mamu: From where did you get it?

Kiran: A friend did it for me and you know what? ... Arnie liked it the most

Rudy: What Arnie liked it most ... oh no ... now, what will I give? Why the hell I didn't get this idea?

Kiran: It will come for intelligent people only. Right Bros?

Ravi and Rishi: Exactly Kiddu

Khushi: Hey don't tease my Bro ... and Rudy ... you gift anything to him he will like it because you are gifting it

Rudy: You know what Khush ... you are the only one who cares for me

Arnav: And what about me?

Rudy: Of course you too

Arnav: You guys are coming for the party right? Dad told me he  informed you all

Ravi: Of course, he called ... and Arnie ... Dadi and Rudy are coming tomorrow. Rest will reach day after tomorrow before the party

Arnav: Okay ... inform me about the flight time

Kiran: Why he is coming tomorrow? Bring him with you guys only

Rudy: I am coming to meet my Bhai and Bhabhi, not you ... then why are you getting hyper?

Khushi: (Changing the topic) wow we all are going to meet after a long time. I am so much happy

Nikhil: And I will have a company here ... so come fast, Rudy

Lavanya: Yeah ... I too was missing you

Rudy: Oh I love you Lavi Di and Nik Bro ... don't worry your Rudy will be there by tomorrow

Kiran: I had expected only that from you Nik ... but you too Lav!

Rudy: Hey everybody loves Rudy because Rudy is the coolest guy. But what I don't get is what your problem is? Is it because nobody loves you?

Ravi & Rishi: Rudy!

Rudy: See ... see Arnie ... how they treating me

Arnav: Stop it guys and Kiddu and Rudy we all love both of you ... so stop fighting over that matter

After some more beautiful moments and silly fights, they all bid bye to meet soon. Everybody got up to retire to their rooms but Arnav pulled Khushi to sit beside him as usual. They sat there in a comfortable silence for some time in each other's embrace. And after some time, Khushi broke the silence

Khushi: You liked all the gifts?

Arnav: Of course, as you had said ... it's their heart to do that is great

Khushi: (Smiling at him) so what was Rahul's gift? You were so much happy getting it.

Arnav pulled something from his pocket and shown it to her. It was the mail from a resort in Kerala approving the booking of a suite for the next vacation in their names. 

Khushi: It's your long-time wish right? To go there ... but ... only us? 

Arnav: Hmm ... I love to trip with all, but I love it the most when we are alone and he said we will get our much needed 'us time' after a long time. (Seeing her reddening) Hey ... only saying that you have become a tomato?

Khushi: (Hiding her face in his chest) Arnav! Stop it

Arnav: (Laughing out loud) okay ... okay but now show me my gift ... where is it?

Khushi: Offo, don't get impatient ASR and come with me

Arnav: What is it Kiya?

Khushi: Come, my dear hubby,

They reached near his garden and Khushi pulled out the covers.

Arnav: Kiya ... this?

Khushi: Obviously for you

Arnav: (Hugging her tight) Khush!

It was enough for her to understand his emotions

Khushi: Arnav please will you play it for me?

Arnav: But I hadn't for a long time ...

Khushi: I too love it Arnav ... to hear you playing it ... and hey ... I wanted to ask you this for a long time ... why did you leave playing it?

Arnav: I ... I wasn't comfortable because I used to play to cheer up Mom

Khushi: But do you think Mom will like it if you left something you are master at because of her

Arnav: I don't know Khush

Khushi: Definitely will not ... she will be happy if you are following what she taught you

Arnav: You think like that?

Khushi: Of course and you know what? I too love it when you play

Arnav: (Hugging her tightly) I know ... because you like everything which was Mom's favorite ... thank you so much for this baby. And you know what?... if I think this is the best gift I can get on a birthday ... you will come with more than that next year. How do you do that always, huh?

Khushi: Like how you are doing it for me. (Sighing) okay now come on play it ... and yeah play it softly because I don't want any disturbances now

Arnav: Don't worry the room and poolside are soundproof

Smiling at him she pulled him toward the piano. He stood there hugging her from behind and began to play it humming softly for her.


Pal, do pal, ki hi kyun hai zindagi
Iss, pyaar, ko hai sadiyaan kaafi nahi ...
Toh khuda se maang lun
Mohalat main ik nayi
Rehna hai bas yahaan
Ab door tujhse jaana nahi ...
Jo tu mera humdard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai
Suhaana har dard hai
Jo tu mera humdard hai ...

Teri muskurahatein hain taakat meri
Mujh ko inhi se ummeed mili
Chaahe kare koi sitam ye jahaan
In mein hi hai sadaa hifaazat meri ...
Zindagaani badi khoobsoorat hui
Jannat ab aur kya hogi kahin ...

(

Why is life just a moment or two,
for this love, centuries aren't enough ...
So let me ask God
for some more time, anew,
I have to live just here,
I have not to go away from you ...
Now that you are there to share my pain,
Now that you share my pain,
Every pain is beautiful,
Now that you share my pain ...

Your smiles are my strength,
I got hope from them only.
Whatever atrocity the world does to me,
in the smiles is my safety ...
My life became very beautiful,
now where else would heaven be ...

)

Nobody was aware of the romance going on there and was sleeping happily dreaming about tomorrow for different reasons. After spending their quality time Arnav and Khushi too went to bed very happy, as from tomorrow they don't have to hide their relationship.