Part 9

In the evening:

Arnav is in his room.. He is feeling much better now... But he is vexed of his Di's over concern.. She is coming and checking him every half an hour which is irritating him more.. More than irritated he is surprised for her concern.. It is not that she never concerns for him but definitely not like this.. She used to concern only for Dhruv in this way.... When ever Dhruv gets ill, She would sat beside him whole day crying forgetting her other world... It would be very difficult to console her.. But when he used to fell ill, She will concern but not in this way.... She used to give him meds, ask him to take rest and goes away... She will send his food with HP into his room. She will come to know about his health in the evening..... For her Dhruv is always first priority.. His family always failed to noticed his longingness to be loved by all.... But still he loves his family soo much..

His trance is broken by mobile ringing.. It was his mobile.. He lifted the call seeing Aman's number..

Aman informed that they lost a deal which made Arnav angry.. He shouted on Aman when Anjali came in.. She saw him angry shouting on Aman..

"Chote... What happened ?? Why are you shouting on Aman ?? It is not good for your health" said Anjali.

"Enough Di.. Now stop your concern on me... I am not a child.. I can take care of myself alone... I am habituated to it.. you plzz go from here" shouted Arnav

Anjali was taken aback by his reaction.. Khushi and Nani who was coming towards the room too heard it.. Shyam who was coming also heard it..

Anjali crying from there went crying.. Shyam followed her to their room.. he saw her sitting on the bed crying..

"Shyamji.. Have you seen how Chote shouted on me ??"said Anjali.. Shyam din't say anything..

"Why can't he understand ?? I am concerned about him.. He is my brother" said Anjali..

"That is what I am also not getting RS. Why are you soo much concerned about him these days ?? Don't you think you are nagging behind him always these days ?? Why all of this love suddenly ??"asked Shyam..

Anjali looked at him shocked.. Nani and Khushi who came there also were shocked hearing his words..

"Shyamji... What are you saying ?? he is my brother" said Anjali..

"Oh really.. Do you remember soo ?? Good"asked Shyam sarcastically..

"Damadji.."called Nani. Both looked at Nani's direction..

Nani came into the room"What are you saying ?? Don't you know how much Anjali bitiya loves her brothers soo much ?? She considers them as son"

"I Know that Naniji.. But I have never seen her concerning for Arnav in this way..These days she is showing him your extra concern which earlier she never did...She was always behind Dhruv even from Childhood" said Shyam..

"Because shyamji he is younger than Chote.. Dhruv was only six years when my parents died.. He was a child Shyamji.. He needs me and whole Family... Chote is elder than Dhruv..You are right from childhood my whole attention will be on Dhruv but I love Chote too.. "said Anjali

"But you never showed it to him ?? You and Dhruv always taken Arnav for granted.. Many times he sacrificed his happiness to Dhruv because of your pestering.. You never considered his feelings.. Arnav is also a child when he lost his parents... He was also just nine years.. Don't you think he too needs your attention ?? How can you think a nine year child to be mature enough to understand the situation.. You are busy in looking after Dhruv then what about others in the family.. No one paid their attention to him..

Everyone will be concerned only for Anjali Bitiya and Dhruv beta.. You people never understood he too is a human being and longs to be loved by his family.. He alone started AR, ran it successfully and because of him now today you all are enjoying the luxuries of this house.. really I can't stop myself appreciating Arnav.. Even after all this, he loves you a lot.. If I were in his place I can never be able to love you people.. RS Have you ever pampered Arnav like Dhruv..No.. In these past three years of our marriage life, I have seen you always making Dhurv sleep on your lap but never seen Arnav doing it.. You always failed to notice the longingness in his eyes to sleep in your lap just like Dhruv.. Arnav always dreamed of a perfect life partner who loves only him more than anyone in this world... But see you even ruined his that wish by making him married to a person who loves your Little brother Dhruv..

You always used to complain that Arnav never cares and moves freely with Dhruv as he does with Akash.. But have you ever seen Dhruv giving respect to Arnav just like Akash does.. NO.. For him Arnav is always a trump card to enjoy his life with the help of you.. You say that you consider your brothers as Sons.. But No it is a big lie because a mother always treats her children equally..She never show difference towards them.. She can see her children pain " said Shyam in an accusing way and left from there angrily..

He saw Akash and Payal at the door.. It was evident from his face that they heard everything..He soon walked off from there..

Anjali was puzzled by Shyam's anger as well as Nani and Khushi.. Anjali sat with a thud on the bed..

"Damadji is right Anjali bitiya.. we never paid attention towards Chote" said Nani.. Anjali din't say anything and looked at Nani calmly.. Then crying hugged Nani..

"Leave me alone Nani" said Anjali. Khushi too felt sad hearing about Arnav..

Nani nodding her head went from there silently followed by Khushi..

It was Dinner time..

In Arnav's room, he felt angry on himself for shouting on Anjali.. he was not intended to hurt her but he lost his patience..

Just then Nani entered into the room with his food..

"Chote.. How are you feeling ??" asked Nani..

"Fine Nani" said Arnav and then looked at her back to see if Anjali comes..But she was not there..

Nani placing the tray on the table sat beside him..

"Nani.. woo Di"said Arnav not able to face her..

"She is in her room.... OK now come on.. have your dinner.. I will feed you" said Nani bringing a morsel of food near him..

"No Nani.. I will have it by myself "said Arnav..

"Chote..Let me feed you "said Nani trying to feed him..Arnav knew why she is doing this.. Akash who came to his room regarding to take his sign said to him about Shyam's burst on Anjali and Nani..

"No Nani.. Plzz.. don't force me.." said Arnav and took the plate from her.. Nani sighed for his stubbornness..

After sometime when Arnav is at the poolside, Anjali slowly stepped into his room..

"Chote "called Anjali softly..

Arnav who is engrossed in his thoughts turned and looked at her.. Anjali came near him..

"I am sorry "said both of them at the same time.. Both looked at each other surprised.

"Chote.. Why are you saying sorry ??'asked Anjali..

"Di.. I shouldn't have shouted on you.. I was angry on Aman and showed it on you" said Arnav..

"it's ok chote" said Anjali" It is me who has to be sorry.. I failed to understand you all these days"

"Forget it Di" said Arnav.. Anjali hugged him to which he reciprocated..

Coming out of the hug, Anjali asked" Have you taken your meds ??"

"haa Di.. Did you had your dinner ??'asked Arnav.. Anjali nodded her head..

"It is very late Di.. You go and sleep "said Arnav..

"haan chote but before that I want to make you sleep on my lap" said Anjali..

"No Di. it's ok.. I will sleep.." said Arnav..

"I am not going to listen anything .. You just come now "said Anjali in a commanding tone..

"Di.. Plz don't compel me.. I don't have any grudges with it... no need for you to do all this as someone reminded you.. I know you are not comfortable with me... It's ok.. I am fine with it.. I don't want you do anything with compulsion. "said Arnav..

"But chote" Anjali tried to say something but Arnav cutoff her" Di.. I need to sleep.. leave from here".. he turned to other side..

Anjali left from there sadly.. Nani and Khushi who is looking at them too felt sorry for Anjali..

"Chote is still a stubborn Child...he is broken from inside..He always wants things when he wished for but not when they come near to him.. That is why he is not even ready to sleep in Anjali's lap today." said Nani and left from there..

Khushi entered into the room and locked the door.. Arnav is still at the poolside.. She went into washroom to change..

When she came out, Arnav is taking his pillow and blanket..

"You can sleep here" said Khushi..

Arnav looked at her questioningly..

"You are not well.. so take the bed.. I will take recliner" said Khushi.. Arnav simply went and lied down on his side of bed..

"Mr.Raizada" called Khushi.. Arnav looked at her..

"Don't think that I am concerned for you.." said Khushi..

"I very well Know you will be last person on this earth concerning about me.. you are doing all this for my family.. oops sorry for not my family but for the love of your life Dhruv's family.. So stop always nagging behind me.. Now if you plz excuse me I will sleep, I need to go for office.. I don't have time for your rubbish talks" said Arnav sarcastically and slept on the bed.. He is really more irritated by today's events..

Khushi fumed in anger hearing his words.. Her ego is hurt hearing his words..

"Laadgovernor kahike" muttering to herself, she went and slept on the recliner..