Part 25

Khushi entered the room disturbing Arnav's thoughts. He looked up at her and got up to leave from the room.

"Arnavji" called Khushi. Arnav stopped on his tracks but didn't turned back.

"I am sorry. I shouldn't have said those words about Saachi's parents. Mamaji said to me how they loved you and supported you. If I had known about them earlier, I would have never said a word" Said Khushi.

Arnav turned to her, "Even if they are not dear to me, you don't have any right to blame someone's parents."

Khushi gulped nodding her head.

Arnav left from there.

In Saachi's room:

Arnav entered the room and found Saachi standing at the window lost in her thoughts.

"Saachi "called Arnav. She turned and looked at him giving a fake smile. Arnav went near her.

"I am fine Arnav" said Saachi.

"If you are fine, then you won't call me Arnav." said Arnav looking into her eyes.

Saachi turned away her eyes. Arnav held her shoulders and turned her towards him.

"I am sorry on the behalf of Khushi" said Arnav.

"No Arnie. Why are you saying sorry ? I am fine." Said Saachi.

"Then, why are your eyes red ? Your eyes are clearly showing you have cried "asked Arnav.

" Ohh. I just miss maa and papa" said Saachi. Arnav hugged her to which she reciprocated.

Arnav made her sit on the bed and gave her water to drink. Arnav got a call from his client. It was important call but he can't neglect Saachi who is sad.

Seeing his dilemma, Saachi said, " You go and talk Arnie. I am fine. Also, I am very tired of journey. I will sleep for sometime"

"Are you sure ?"asked Arnav. Saachi nodded as yes. Arnav sighed and side hugged her murmuring " Take Care. Bye"

Then he left the room talking with the client.

Khushi is in her room thinking deeply about she messed up things. Arnav said it right. She shouldn't have talked about Saachi's parents when she doesn't know about them. How could she even talk about the persons she doesn't know? If someone talk about her parents bad, she will be hurt too.

"Khushiji" came a voice from the door and she raised her head only to see Anjali standing at the door with tears.

Khushi looked at her confused as if why she is here that too crying. She felt concerned for her.

Before she could ask anything, Anjali came in and hugged Khushi tightly startling her.

"Thank you Khushiji. Thank you soo much" said Anjali.

Khushi came out of the hug and asked, "What happened ?"

"I am soo soo soo happy today I can't even say Khushiji. The way you stood for me in front of Saachi and scolded her, I am very happy. I am happy that there are someone in this house who loves me truly after Dhruv. You know, Dhruv was the only one who loved me truly and cared for me in this house. I don't say others don't love me but he is the one who loves me more than anyone in this world. I was always his first priority. I don't know what is Chote's problem with me but he never got along with me and Dhruv. He was fine until Mumma and Papa were there. But after their death, he distanced himself from us. He always gave more importance to Saachi and her parents when our whole family is there. It was only Dhruv then with me. We both became each other's companion. Dhruv stood for me always in front of Saachi fighting for me. He never let her scold me and insult me. Today, you did the same as Dhruv. The way you stood for me reminded me of my Dhruv. Even though my Dhruv is not there, he is still there in your form. You are my Dhruv's choice and see he chose a correct girl for him. I am proud of my Dhruv's choice.. Even he will be happy seeing you standing for me just like the way he did" Said Anjali.

Khushi stood there blankly too shocked to react.

"Chote" hearing Anjali's voice she looked up only to see Arnav standing at the door. It is evident from his face that he heard everything.

Arnav didn't said anything, he straightely went near his wardrobe, took a file and left from there not even giving a glance at the duo.

Khushi felt depressed seeing it.. Arnav again misunderstood her hearing Anjali's words.

"See Khushiji, how he went without saying anything even when he heard me completely. I can't understand this boy nature. He always gives more importance to outsiders than family. He always neglects me and Dhruv. Dhruv always tries to be close with him but chote never acknowledges him. Dhruv always felt sad seeing Chote's cold behaviour towards him. Chote was never there for Dhruv as a brother. When ever Dhruv need him, he was not there. Dhruv is very afraid of Chote. Even he sends me to ask chote if he needs money. My Dhruv is a gem" Anjali was saying in a trance while Khushi stood there uncomfortably as if she was made to stand on thorns.

"Di. I need to make a call" Khushi cutoff Anjali rudely and went towards poolside taking her mobile not even caring for Anjali's reaction.

Anjali, on the other hand is surprised by Khushi's behaviour. But she left from there silently.

In the evening:

Saachi woke up from her sleep. She is feeling light now. She thought to have coffee and came downstairs.

She was going towards kitchen when the doorbell rang. She went, opened the door, she found two elderly couple standing.

" Who are you aunty ?"asked Saachi.

"Beta. We are Khushi's parents."said Garima.

"Ohh. Ok. Come in" said Saachi and invited them.

Both Garima and Shashi came inside the home. HP came there.

"HP. Go and call Khushi. Her parents came" said Saachi. HP went upstairs.

"Beta. Who are you ?"asked Shashi.

"Oh. I am sorry. I forgot to introduce myself. I am Saachi. Arnav's childhood friend" said Saachi.

Garima and Shashi smiled to her.

"Please have a seat aunty." Said Saachi and then she called out for OP who came running.

"Go and bring tea, snacks for aunty and uncle" said Saachi and Op left from there.

Saachi sat down talking with them.

"Arnav once told me you got heart attack uncle. How is your health now ?"asked Saachi.

" I am fine now beta. When did you came ?"asked Shashi.

"I came today morning uncle" said Saachi.

"But beta we have not seen you in Khushi's marriage with Arnav beta or Dhruv" asked Garima.

" Oh Aunty. I didn't come to Arnav's marriage because I can't. Regarding Dhruv, I hate that person. So, obviously I won't attend his wedding" said Saachi straight forward.

Garima and Shashi are dumbstruck hearing Saachi's words. They could see hate in Saachi's eyes for Dhruv.

That is when Khushi came downstairs. She saw the dumbstruck faces of her parents and thought Saachi said something to them.

Khushi came down directly and stood infront of Saachi.

"What did you said to my parents ? See, I know what I did was a mistake in the morning. I shouldn't have said those words to your parents but that doesn't mean you will insult my parents to take revenge on me" said Khushi rudely to Saachi.

Saachi looked at Khushi wide eyed. Even Garima and Shashi looked at her shocked.

"Khushi.."Shashi is going to say something but Khushi cutoff him," Papa. What did She said to you ?"

"She didn't said anything Khushi. Why do you always jump into conclusions without knowing anything or giving other person chance to say ? How many times I have said not to believe everything you see or hear ? How many times I have said you not to behave irrationally ?" said Garima angrily.

By now, Anjali, Nani and Payal too came there

"Mumma. But you and papa looked shocked. So, I thought" said Khushi.

" We were shocked because she said she too hates Dhruv just like us, so she didn't attend his marriage." Said Garima.

"What!! You people hate Dhruv" asked Anjali.

Shashi and Garima looked at each other fearfully. They knew how Anjali is possessive of Dhruv.

"Why are you not saying anything ? Why don't you like my Dhruv ? He married your daughter even knowing you are middle class. I said to him I will bring a rich girl for him but No, he was stubborn to marry your daughter and you people being indebted to his sacrifice for marrying your middle class daughter, doesn't like him" said Anjali fuming in anger.

Everyone in the hall are shocked hearing Anjali's words.

"My Parents doesn't like Dhruv because he never respected them and forced them to sell our own shop which is the only means to our family. Then how can you think that they will be indebted to him. If you have soo much problem with our status, then you should have made your Dhruv understand" said Khushi angrily.

"He didn't listen to me. And what did you say, Dhruv forced your parents to sell their shop. Such a joke it is. My Dhruv will never do it. He respects elders always. Your parents are lieing to you" said Anjali.

"Why would my parents lie to me ?"asked Khushi.

"Because they wanted you to dislike Dhruv and love Chote. They wanted you to start new life with Chote forgetting Dhruv. For that, they are doing all this. They are feeding you lies about Dhruv so that you will hate him and found Chote more better than him. But remember, no one in this world are more perfect than my Dhruv." Said Anjali.

Khushi sighed seeing this.

"You know what. You are the more dump woman than me. I really wish god gives you some sense before it is too late" said Khushi to Anjali.

Anjali and others looked at Khushi astonished.

Then Khushi turned to OP, "Opji. Bring snacks to my room".

Then she looked at her parents, "Mumma and Papa. Come, we will go to my room and talk"

"They won't go anywhere. They will go out of this house" said Anjali, "People who hates my Dhruv doesn't have any place in this house"

"This house is not your Dhruv's house that my parents will go from here. This house is my husband's own earned property and as the mistress(Owner's wife) of this house, I have full authority whom to allow in this house. They are my parents and they will come and go in this house" said Khushi.

Anjali was dumbstruck by Khushi's words. Is she the same girl who supported her in the morning ?

" I can't believe this. Morning, you were giving Saachi lectures about how to talk with elders then what happened to you now" said Anjali.

"Because I got some sense in my brain unlike you. Mamaji said to me what happened in childhood and I understood that whatever Saachi said to you is correct and you deserve it." said Khushi stunning everyone in the hall while Garima and Shashi were confused.

"Come Mumma and Papa" said Khushi and went upstairs. Garima and Shashi followed their daughter.

Anjali stood there too difficult to digest Khushi's words.

"Don't know what Chote fed her that she turned against me" said Anjali crying.

Saachi gave a sharp look at her Anjali and left from there. Payal too escaped into Kitchen feeling angry on Anjali.

Nani and Mami consoled Anjali taking her to the room.

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