Shyam entered his room, And saw Anjali talking to their unborn she had lovingly taken to calling “Raaj-Kumari” (Princess) A small smile graced his lips and he moved closer to her and sat on the other side of the bed.

“You're here” Anjali whispered

“Yes.. What were the two of you talking about? Was mumma complaining about Daddy to our Raaj-Kumari?” Shyam asked humorously. Dropping a kiss in her hair.

“Nothing like that Shyaam-ji” Anjali said.

“So.. Then?”

“I was telling Princess that I saw Khushi-ji at the temple today, She was done with her prayers when I went there so we didn't have a real conversation.. But she looked strangely calm & was glowing, Although she was looking a little upset.” Anjali told him.

Shyam nodded. Upset?

“Are you alright Shyam-ji?” Anjali's concerned voice reached him “You look tensed”

Shyam sighed, His eyes softening as he took in the concern shining in her beautiful eyes for him, She knew him so well. And yet..

“It's nothing Raani-Saheba, I'm just a little distracted.” He confessed.

“Can I help you with something?” She asked

“Not really, You can't. Arnav is being stubborn as usual, Not even confiding in you anymore. Is he home today?” Shyam asked

“No.. He's not, He said he'll be late.” Anjali said. “I don't know what he's up-to now a days”

“He's got work Raani-Saheba, He barely has time for his own self” Shyam explained.

“You're always there to defend him, Without even knowing what he's actually up-to.” Anjali said shaking her head.

“That's not true. Leave him alone for a while, He's your brother and if he's not confiding in you.. There's got to be a serious reason for that, You know he would never do that otherwise.” Shyam said

“Yeah, He wouldn't do that otherwise.” She sighed in defeat.

“Raani-Saheba, If I ask you for something.. Will you give me?” Shyam asked holding her hand in his

Anjali frowned “What.. What do you need Shyam-ji?” She asked confused

“I really love you Raani-Saheba.. You know that right?” Shyam asked softly

“Of course I do, What's wrong Shyam-ji” Anjali cupped his face

“Just promise me.. That you'll never hate me, Never hate my choices, Promise me that you'll try to understand me and the situation I was in. And just ask me once for an explanation, You're my only family, Promise me Anjali that you'll never leave me alone no matter what happens!!” Shyam said, His eyes shone with unshed tears.

Anjali looked at him confused as well as scared, There weren't many days he was vulnerable, There weren't many occasions when Anjali got to witness this side of her husband. The last time he was this vulnerable was when she had told him the news of her being pregnant, It was as if she saw a whole new person that day, Her Shyam-ji.

“I promise… That i will never..  leave you alone” Anjali said softly trying to put his worries at ease

“Just in time, Arnav bitwa now you only handle your Sankadevi, She's acting like a child and refusing to have her dinner” Bua-ji complained coming out of Khushi's room with a plate of food in her hands.

Arnav had just entered the house, Garima smiled and shook her head at her daughter's childishness.

“What's the surprise there? Khushi is a 4 year old child in the body of a 22 year old woman” Arnav chuckled “I'll handle her”

“Now a days she only listens to you!!” Garima said.

“I've signed up for a lifetime of this” Arnav smiled. “Why did she not eat with everyone?”

“We had our dinner at the Satsang and she didn't accompany us, She opted to stay back instead.” Shashi told Arnav.

Arnav nodded in understanding, took the plate from Madhumati and started towards Khushi's room only to find her standing near the window, looking at the stars. Arnav kept the plate on the table and went up to her.

“Hey kiddo” Arnav hugged her from the back, burying his face in her hair.

“Hey” She greeted relaxing in his embrace

“What are you talking to Mumma and Papa about?” Arnav asked softly, turning her around while still in his arms.

“I'm not in a very good mood today.” She confessed making Arnav frown

“Why, What happened?” He questioned concerned

“I don't know, Nothing happened. I'm just not in a good mood. I even went to the temple hoping to find some peace, But nothing happened.” Khushi pouted "Also I saw Anjali Di today, She was there at the temple too"

"Yeah? What did she say?" Arnav asked

"Nothing much, But she looked happy"

“Okay, Leave all that, let's have dinner” Arnav guided her towards the table.

“I don't want to eat this” She scrunched her nose looking at the plate in disgust. Arnav looked at his wife looking like an adorable child and smiled at her

“You don't want to have your dinner, Why? I thought you like bitter gourd” Arnav asked, Khushi shook her head

“No one in their sane mind likes it! Bitter gourd is yuck, and bitter and I hate it and I don't want to eat it.” She pouted (personal opinion 😜)

“So what does my baby want to eat?” Arnav asked “Except jalebis”

“Why except Jalebis?” Khushi asked confused

“Uhmm.. Because Jalebis come without saying in KKGSR's case and you need to have a proper dinner before you can have the sweet-dish” Arnav said flicking her nose.

Khushi nodded,  “Then what should I eat?” She thought frowning cutely

“Decide fast Khush.. Or I'll eat you before you eat something!” Arnav said huskily making her eyes to go wide and cheeks to get painted in Arnav's favourite colour. Arnav smirked

“I can't think of anything if you keep looking at me like that now can I?” Khushi questioned.

“How can I not look at you when you're being so irresistibly cute? Only I know how much I'm controlling myself from throwing you on that bed and having my way with you” Arnav said boldly

“Stop it Arnavji” She blushed hiding her face in his chest, Arnav held her close to himself sighing in contentment.

Both found the peace they were looking for in each other's arms, in each other's presence. It was a surprise how Arnav and Khushi comforted each other and helped each other out of every mess without even trying.

“I love you Arnav” Khushi mumbled softly

“I love you too Khushi… So much!” Arnav whispered

“I'll ask Amma to fix you a quick something. You need to eat!” Arnav said detaching himself from her and kissed her forehead. “I'll be back”

Khushi nodded

I hope everyone's happy with my early return.

Here's the next update, I know I'm adding up to your confusion but I'll be cleared as the story reaches its conclusion, Still you're free to ask anything you like. And yes I'll be replying to all of your comments shortly. Just a little wait.

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