Part 12

In the night:

Khushi came out of Nani's room when she saw Akash..

"I was waiting for you" said Akash.. Khushi was surprised hearing it..

"Me!! Why Akashji ??'asked Khushi.

"Yesterday when I called Bhai but he din't lifted the call then I even tried to call you but you din't lift the call.. Then I called the reception, they went and found Bhai unconscious.. Where were you Khushiji ?? Why did you left Bhai and went out ?? And the injury on Bhai's hands, what is it ?? When I asked him he said it is nothing.." asked Akash.

Khushi was stunned for a moment hearing Akash's words.. There was a slight accusation and doubt in his tone..

"Woo.. I went out for shopping that day.. I asked Arnavji to accompany me but he said he has work.. About the injury, while returning from temple, some goons misbehaved with me, then Arnavji saved me.. Then he got the injury.." said Khushi..

"OK.. You can go" said Akash.. Then she went from there.. She turned back and found Akash still staring suspiciously..

After two days:

In the evening:

Arnav returned from the office.. He directly went to his room... When he came out of washroom Anjali is there with coffee..

"Di.. App here.. Do you have some work with me ??"asked Arnav taking coffee.

"Chote.. Do you think that I will come near you only if I have some work with you ??"asked Anjali.

"NO.. Di.. it's not like that.. I just asked casually" said Arnav taking coffee from her..

"Chote.. I want to ask you something "said Anjali..

"What is it Di ??'asked Arnav sipping coffee..

"Are you happy ?"asked Anjali startling him..Arnav gave her a sarcastic smile which shows when I am happy..

"What does your smile mean chote ??"asked Anjali..

Just then HP came there and said" Arnav Bhaiyya.. Khushi bhabhi's parents came.. Naniji is calling you downstairs"

"Ok.. I will come" said Arnav and both the siblings moved downstairs..

Shashi and Garima are in the hall talking with Nani and Mami.. Arnav smiled to them, went near him and took blessings.. Anjali too wished them.. Payal and Khushi brought coffee and Snacks for them..

They are knowing each other's well being..

Then Shashi said " Naniji.. actually we came here to....".. He stopped on his tracks

All looked at him confused..

"What happened uncle ?? Feel free to ask" said Arnav..

"Ha Shashi beta.. Don't hesitate" said Nani..

Garima said" Nothing more Naniji.. A week back my sister came to invite you all for her daughter's marriage.."

"Ha yes.. We remember" said Anjali..

"Oh yes.. I forget.. I think the marriage after three days.. Isn't it ??"asked Nani.. Shashi and Garima nodded their heads..

"Uncle.. You want to take Khushi with you for marriage..Isn't it ??'asked Arnav..

"Ha beta.. Not only her but you both.." said Garima..

"Garimaji. You are hesitating for this.. You can take both of them" said Nani..

"No Nani.. I can't" said Arnav then turned to Shashi " Uncle.. I can't come.. I have an important meeting with foreign delegates.. My presence is important. I am sorry"

"OK Beta.." said Shashi sadly..

"Don't feel bad.. Next time I will definitely come if there will be any function" said Arnav assuring them..

"I understand beta" said Shashi..

"So Shashi Beta.. When are you both leaving for Lucknow ??"asked Nani..

"Tomorrow morning maaji" said Shashi..

"Ok Uncle.. You take Khushi along with you then" said Arnav..

"Haan Chote is right.." said Nani.. Garima and Shashi felt happy hearing this..

"OK Naniji.. Then we will confirm our tickets to Lucknow" said Shashi..

"Khushi bitiya.. You too pack your bags soon and go with your parents" said Nani..

"Ji Naniji" said Khushi..

"Now we both will leave" said shashi and both of them left from there..

In the night:

Khushi entered the room after completing all the house hold works along with Payal..

Arnav is not present there.. She heard water sound from washroom.. She took our her bags and started packing for next day's journey..

She heard a mobile ring.. It was Arnav's... She neglected but the phone is ringing continuously.. so she went near it.. The screen is flashing with the name Krithi..

"Who is this girl now ??"thought Khushi..

She heard the door click sound of washroom, immediately scurried to her packing.. Arnav came out of washroom wiping his face with towel.. He saw Khushi packing her bags..

He went near his mobile and saw the name of the person... A smile crept on his face looking at it.. He immediately lifted it and went towards poolside..

Khushi is observing his each and every reaction... She was surprised seeing Arnav smiling.. Until now he din't saw him smiling to anyone not even to his Di... Then who is this special girl who made him smile thought Khushi.. She peeped in at the poolside and saw Arnav talking with the same smile not even wiping from his lips for a second..

Thinking not to bother about him, she completed her packing and dozed off to sleep..

Next morning:

Khushi is in the room checking her packing when Arnav entered there..

"Take this" said Arnav.. Khushi looked at the packet he is giving..

"What is this ??"asked Khushi..

"These are your bank account book and credit card.. I have deposited money in your account.. You can use them" said Arnav..

"I Don't even need a penny of you" said Khushi sternly..

"Oh really then let me remind you the food which you are eating in this house and enjoying the luxuries of this house is earned by me" said Arnav sarcastically.

"You alone won't earn.. Even Akash and Dhruv also helped you in business.. That is why now you are in this position" said Khushi.

" Akash joined the office only two years back and your so called Dhruv just a month before you entered AR.. He din't even learn the basics of business.. For your Kind information, it is me who started the company alone, maintained it alone, brought up it to No. 1 position alone.. It is me who built this house and gave everyone their luxuries.. And the money spent on your first marriage with Dhruv is also mine.. A penny of AR and every inch of this house belongs to me" said Arnav angrily..

Khushi looked at him horrified..

"Now take this.. I did all this as Di asked me to and also about your parents.. What will they think about me when I don't give you money " said Arnav and kept the packet on the bed..

He went near the door but turned and said" Buy a marriage gift for your sister.. And plzz don't come back soon.. I can live in peace without your tantrums"

Khushi looked angrily at the direction where Arnav went..

After sometime, Khushi's parents came to pick up her.. Taking leave from everyone, the trio left for station..