Part 26

Aman was still in the office. He was preparing for their next deal. That's when he got a call on his mobile. It's from Dr. Sara.

Sara: Meet me at home.

Aman: I have some important work now. I will come later.

Sara: I don't think you will give important to any other work than Arnav.

Aman(panicking): Means? What happen to Arnav?

Sara: Arnav is good. But Khushi....

Aman(nervously): Khushi? How do you know about her?

Sara: Arnav brought her to my clinic today. And I came to know about her critical medical condition. I don't want to upset Arnav. That's why I want you to come here.

Aman: I will be there in few minutes.

RM

Arnav made Khushi sit on the bed. He asked Hp to bring her dinner. Arnav gave it to her and after that she took her medicine. He waited until she finishes.

Arnav: How are you feeling now?

Khushi: Better.

Arnav(hesitatingly): Allow me to stay here tonight. I will be in the coach. I don't disturb you. You can trust me.

Khushi( with same hesitation): I'm ok Arnavji. Please you carry on.

Arnav: Khushi please try to understand. These things are new to me. I can't take it easy like you do.

Khushi: It's routine of my life. This is the first time I'm feeling this much relief in these days. I was never been treated before like today (she gulped). Seeing your nervousness itself I understood that how unfamiliar this is to you ( she chuckled softly) believe me I will be alright. I will call you if needed.

Arnav was looking at her tenderly as this is the first time she is talking something about her, that too politely.

Arnav: Ok fine. Please don't close the door at least.

Khushi nodded and he walked off. Khushi's eyes welled up. It was something never expected. It's a rare thing, because it is very difficult to understand something that cannot be felt. It is a "girl thing" but it gets new dimension when a "man" understands it's sensitivity. Khushi knows whatever she witnessed today was only "LOVE" nothing else. First time she considered herself an unlucky girl that she is going to miss this LOVE.

Sara villa

Aman entered hurriedly and found Sara was waiting for him.

Aman: What's the matter?

Sara: first tell me, what's the relationship between Arnav and Khushi?

Aman(looking at somewhere): I can't open it up with you right now.

Sara: Ok then. I also can't say anything about my patient to a stranger and I will say it directly to Khushi.

Aman(pleadingly): MOM. Please Mom.

Sara( calmly): I just came to know that my son become a big guy to hide things from me, that too about Arnav.

Aman( bowing): sorry Mom.

Sara: so you didn't believe me right?

Aman( instantly hugged her): Don't say like that ever Mom. A single matter can't be a scale of my trust for you. But I'm sorry. I just scared of you.

Sara: So, you both are doing something wrong?

Aman: According to us it can't be wrong. But I'm not sure about you.

Sara folded her hands looking at Aman like "start". Aman started to recite everything from the beginning and Sara got horrified.

Sara: I can't believe this. (Aman was silent.) so you will do anything?

Aman( sternly): yes. If the matter is about Arnav, I will do more than this. I will do anything for Arnav, (pause) and for his happiness.(painfully) Do you know how he broken up when he came to know that she was engaged? I never saw him like that before and I don't want to see it again. I will prefer to lose my vision instead of witnessing Arnav's teary face. I just want him to be happy, that's it. ( he said gulping) I will do any illegal move to make their relationship legal.

Sara(sat with the thud): Is Arnav really love that girl that much?

Aman(nodded yes): I witnessed a cute boy in him whenever he was in front of Khushi. He does everything which was out of ASR's list Mom. I can't even imagine, what if Khushi goes out of his life?(sternly) But I know it will never happen. ASR will never let it happen.

Aman saw Sara was in some thought.

Aman: what are you thinking Mom?

Sara: Doesn't Khushi remember Arnav's mother?

Aman(instantly kneel down in front of her): I just tired of this dialogue Mom. This Arnav keeps on saying the same.(pause, He caught hold of her hands) Really Khushi remembers Ratna Aunty?

Sara (nodded yes smilingly): Not that she resembles Ratna. But something made me remember her when I saw Khushi... may be her politeness or way of talking.

Aman: I'm scared Mom, what will be Khushi's decision? Everything is possible only if she is interested in Arnav.

Sara: she is.... or she will...

Aman was shocked. He wanted to hear it again for confirmation.

Sara: I said Khushi is also interested in Arnav.

Aman: How do you say that?

Sara: I saw it in her eyes.

Aman: Mom please tell me clearly.(he pleaded)

Sara(sighed): How can I expect this kind of things from the guy who is with ASR? ( Aman glared at her) Ok fine. Do you know how he brought her to the clinic?( he nodded no) In his arms.

Aman(widening his eyes): Really? (chuckled)But we know Arnav. He might have done that forcefully...

Sara(cutting him): she looked comfortable in his arms. Might be Arnav have picked her forcibly, but I didn't see any dislike in her eyes. And should say I saw loads of concern in Arnav's eyes for Khushi. I'm very glad that finally he got his soul mate. Do you know how cute they looked together?

Aman(chuckled): They are. But Khushi is not ready to accept him Mom.

Sara: she will. Or else we will make her accept.

Aman(excitedly): So, you are also in?

Sara: Arnav is like my son and I will do it for him. Moreover, it seems nonsense that she is waiting for someone whom she didn't know about. It's ridiculous. I'm definitely not fine with that.

Aman(by hugging her): you have no idea how much I feel strengthen now. Thank you Mom, Thank you so much.

Sara: sometimes we can do WRONG to get RIGHT.

Aman(remembering something): Now tell me what's the problem in Khushi's health.

Sara: Nothing. She is alright.( she said suppressing her smile) I lied to get the truth. I just want to make you confess everything.

Aman( jaw dropped): you are unbelievable Mom.

Sara: After all I'm Aman's mother.

Aman: My God...

They laughed whole heartedly.

RM

Sleep and Arnav? No way. He was rolling on the bed without getting sleep. He was too disturbed. Khushi's paled face was killing him. He felt so sad for Khushi. What was her mistake in this? He never believed in God. But today he was scolding him for being partial with girls. He doesn't know this darken side of girl-kind. He pitied and also got respect on Khushi.

He came out of his room. He was glad to see her room was not locked from inside. He peeped in to Khushi's room. He was relieved seeing her sleeping calmly. He went inside without making any sound. He caressed her hair lovingly,

don't know why... he felt tug in his heart.

She looks fragile but how strong should she be if she has to endure a severe pain? How could that even possible for a girl who looks so naive? He gulped. He wishes, he could do something to get her rid of this issue.

He didn't want to leave her alone. Definitely not in this state. What if she gets that pain again? He sat on the coach. His eyes were not ready to leave her face at least for a second. An unknown Peacefulness adopted his heart seeing her angelic face and it was more than enough for him to doze off.

To be continued.....