.
This part is dedicated to my dear readers Imjoshi99 vidhi86 UnpredictableMCM who always motivates me and reminds me to update this story.

💖HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY 💖

Plz ignore typos

.

.

.

Phone call

.

"Hello"

------------------

"Hello, Ar... Arnav"

.

****Thud****

.

"Hello... Hello... Arnav!!!!"

.

Before an hour

.

A broken man is sitting with a picture in his hand.

Arnav : Jaan!!! Did you hear what Adi said? She said that I used and threw you. Baby!!!! How can she say that? She said that someone would make you happy unlike me. Weren't you happy with me, Jaan? Did not I keep you happy, Jaana? She said I never loved you... No baby that's not true. You are the most important person in my life. You are my everything, My Sunflower... She doesn't know how deep our love is. That's why she said all that. But it's paining, Jaana.

Enough of this separation. We loved not to live separately like this. I am coming to you, Khushi. I need you with me. You are my strength. I can't wait now to solve everything and meet you. Our love is not that fragile that these types of issues can separate us. Now it's time to take action. I am coming to bring you back to where you belong, Jaana. Everything else, together we will sort out. He took the key from the table and stepped out of his cabin.

Arnav kept on trying Khushi's number. But her number was switched off. He dialled Sidharth's number to get the details of Khushi.

"Hello"

The voice he heard froze his mind. He lost his control over the wheel for a second as he was above the normal speed. A truck moved toward him overtaking a bus. To escape from hitting the truck, he immediately turned left and hit a tree. All these happened in a fraction of seconds.

" Khushi!!!!", he murmured before losing his consciousness.

.

Present

.
Sidharth's Mansion

.

Khushi stood in her room, shivering due to the impact of the loud noise she heard over the phone. It was Arnav. She feels that. Even if she didn't check the name before picking up the call, she knows that it's her Arnav.

Khushi : Why did Arnav call Sidhu's number? What was that loud noise?

She immediately dialled Arnav's number, but it was switched off. She dialled Aman.

.

Phone conversation

.

Khushi : Bhai!!! Where is Arnav?

Aman : He went out. What happened, Khushi? Why are you stressed?

Khushi explained whatever happened to Aman.

Khushi : Bhai search for him, please... I will also come.

Aman : Khushi, relax. You stay there. I will search for him and will inform you.

Khushi : But, Bhai...

Aman : Listen Khushi... We don't know where he is. If I go alone, it will be easy to find him.

Khushi : Ok, Bhai... I just want him to be safe. Call me when you find him, please. She ends the call.

By then Sidharth came inside. He ran towards Khushi seeing her crying.

Sidharth : Doll!!! What happened? Why are you crying?

Khushi : Bhai!!! Arnav called...

Sidharth : Really, when? What did he say?

Khushi explained everything.

Khushi : I am scared, Bhai...

Sidharth : Don't worry baby. Nothing will happen to your Arnav. I am also going to search for him. He must have gone home. Don't worry. We will find him. Saying this, he rushed out of the house leaving an anxious Khushi behind.

.

.
Same time at Raizada Mansion

.

Manorama : Di!!! Is it fair for Sheetal to stay here before marriage? I think they should shift from here.

Ratna : You are right Mano. This didn't cross my mind. She shouldn't stay here before marriage. I will talk to Anju regarding this.

▪︎

▪︎

▪︎

▪︎

Ratna : Try this Beta... She took a bangle and gave it to Sheetal.

Sheetal : Is this for me, Aunty?

Ratna : Yes Beta. And call me Ma from now onwards. You are going to be my Bahu. You are going to be a part of this family, Beta.

Sheetal smiled shyly.

Sheetal : Okay Maa...

Sheetal : Ma... Where is ASR?

Ratna : Don't call him ASR, Beta. After marriage too, will you call him ASR? Call him Arnav or Arnavji.

Sheetal : Ji... I will call him Arnavji as you say Ma.

Ratna : My daughter-in-law is too good. I'm sure you will bring all the happiness to my Chotte's life. I am waiting for that day when my Chotte will thank me for bringing you into his life.

Anjali : Yes Amma... Sheetu is perfect for our Chotte.

Anjali caresses Sheetal's hair.

Anjali : Amma, why Chotte is late nowadays? Sometimes he never comes home too.

Ratna : I heard Adi saying that AR is conducting a fashion show this month. So he is busy with that.

Sheetal : Because of me he doesn't talk to you na, Ma? She asked with fake concern.

Ratna : That's ok Beta. He will understand my pure intentions, after your marriage.

Anjali : Yes Amma you are right. After their marriage, you will see how Chotte will fall for our Sheetu.

Ratna : Yes Anju... Our Sheetal Bitya will be a perfect wife for Chotte and a perfect daughter in law for this house.

Anjali : Yes Amma... She will be a perfect Raizada bahu. She said pinching Sheetal's cheeks.

Ratna : Anju I want to discuss something important.

Anjali : Tell me Amma.

Ratna : It's not fair for Sheetal Bitiya to stay here. Only one month left for the wedding. People will say bad things about Sheetal Bitiya and us.

Anjali : You are right Amma. We will shift tomorrow itself. Let Shyamji come.

Ratna : Ok beta.

Sheetal : Anyway, Bhai was thinking of it, Ma. I told you na that we were trying for an important international deal. We were trying for it for two years. It will help the Jha constructions to reach heights. In a few days, we will get confirmation. We need to throw a party too as soon as we get confirmation. So we should shift from here.

Ratna : You will get the deal beta. All the best.

Sheetal : Thank you Ma... It's all your blessings, Ma.

Anjali : Sheetu, come let's pack our bags.

.

Phone conversation

.

Khushi : Hello Bhai... He is fine na? Where is he?

Aman : Mmm... No, he is not fine, Khushi... Where are you?

Khushi : Home... Bhai, tell me, where is Arnav?

Aman : Come to City Hospital.

Khushi : Hospital??? What happened to him, Bhai?

Aman : Baby, You relax. Stay calm. Just come here. He met with a minor accident. He is fine, don't worry. He needs you. You come here now. After that, we can talk. Now your presence is essential here. Don't inform anyone. Not even Aditi, NK, Akash and Payal. Sid is with you no? Come soon.

Khushi : We are coming...

After sometime Khushi hurried inside the hospital, crying...

Khushi : Bhai!!! Where is Arnav? Tell me, he is fine na? Please tell me that he is fine... What happened to him, Bhai? Where is he? I want to see him... Please take me to him Bhai. Please... She cried hugging Aman.

Aman : He is taken for MRI, Khushi...

Khushi : What??? What happened to him to get an MRI? How did he meet with an accident? He never drives hastily.

Aman : He was devastated...

Khushi : What happened all of a sudden?

Aman : Today Adi came to AR... She talked all nonsense to him. She said that you were going to get married to your childhood friend. She was talking to me, but Arnav heard this I guess. I saw his shadow near the window when Aditi left.

Khushi : What nonsense??? How can I think of anyone else other than my Arnav? I am mad at him for bowing to their pressures. But that doesn't mean that I will move on. And Adu... Why did she lie? What's happening here? I don't understand anything.

Sidharth : Khushi!!! Please stay strong... Arnav is already shattered... You too don't be vulnerable.

Aman : Yes Gudiya... Only I know how he was in those days. He was very much depressed.
All the time looking at your picture and talking to the picture were his office work, till night it continues. He hardly goes to RM. He dozes in his cabin only. While sleeping he keeps a picture of yours close to his heart. This is how I find him most of the days.

Kushi's eyes were pouring out...

Khushi : I am so bad na, Bhai? I was supposed to be his strength, but I became his weakness. I should have taken everything maturely.

Sidharth : No Doll... For both of you, circumstances are the villian. So don't blame yourself. You have to take the decision now. If you can't forgive him for what he did to you, you shouldn't meet him. If you can forgive him and want to resume your relationship, then go and meet him and pull him out of his grief. You both don't deserve this suffering, Doll.

Aman : Yes Sid. You are right. Khushi... Please solve this as soon as possible because he is very emotional when it comes to you. Don't leave him. He won't survive.

Khushi : Don't say that Bhai... I never left him... Indeed, I didn't talk to him these days, and that made my Arnav vulnerable. How can I ignore him Bhai? I didn't talk to him because I was not able to cope with what I saw that night. If I talk to him, I will lose my sanity and will hurt him badly. To avoid that only I didn't talk to him. I needed time.

Aman : I understand that Gudiya... You are not at fault here. So don't blame yourself. You both are meant to be together. Both of you can't survive without each other. You both will never have a life without each other. I know that. Then why this separation?

By then the Doctor came outside. Three of them rushed towards him.

Khushi: How is Arnav, Doctor???

Doctor : He is absolutely fine. Now on sedatives. Scan reports are normal. Nothing to worry about. He may have headaches for some days due to the blow. Anyway, let him stay here till tomorrow. You can take him home, tomorrow. In an hour he will be shifted to the private room. Then you can see him. Keep this in mind, don't stress him. I felt like he is physically as well as emotionally weak. Give him love and care. It will act better than any medicines. He will be alright. Take care.

Khushi : Doctor, Can I see him, please... Just five minutes.

Doctor : Ok... Five minutes. Go and come fast.

Khushi ran to the door, opened it with a bang and rushed towards Arnav. He was resting on the bed with Iv's and cords attached to his body. Her heart clenched seeing him like this. She looked at his pale face and puffy eyes and then her sight went to his head which is tied with a bandage now. She went near him and held his face and kissed him on his forehead. Her lips lingered there for more than needed as if to remind him that she is with him no matter what. She held his hand in her's, squeezed it and leaned near his ears and said...

Khushi : Get well soon Sweetheart.
Your punishment is waiting. She smiled and kissed his hair and went outside as per the Doctor's instruction.

After an hour, Arnav was shifted to a private room. Aman, Sidharth and Khushi accompanied him. But he was still unconscious. Khushi sat near him and caressed his hair.

Aman : Now I have to deal with the Police.

Sidharth : You don't bother about it. I will deal with it. First, let Arnav get his consciousness.

Suddenly they heard a scream calling "Khushi" from Arnav. Khushi jerked from her chair and hugged him close to her heart. He was trembling, chanting her name. Khushi hugged him tightly and whispered sweet nothings in his ears which calmed him a little. He struggled to open his eyes. But he did. He opened his eyes and glanced at Khushi. Aman and Sidharth went out to give them much-needed privacy.

Arnav : Khushi!!!! Are you here? She nodded her head, tears streaming down her cheeks... "Sach mein you are here, baby?" He again asked, caressing her all over her face. ( Are you here for real?)

She held his hand on her face, moved it towards her lips and kissed his palm. That's it... Arnav hugged her tightly as if he loosened his hold she would vanish.

Khushi : How are you feeling?

Arnav : Now I am good, more than fine. You?

Khushi: Even, I am good now. She smiled.

Arnav : Baby!!! Why did you leave me? I know... I am at fault. Still, why didn't you talk to me? How many times did I call you? You know na, that your Arnav can't survive without his Khushi. He asked like a child, hugging her, placing his face in the crook of her neck inhaling her floral aroma which soothes his whole being.

Khushi : I am sorry... I am here now na... We will talk about that later. Now you relax. She said patting his head to console him. They stayed in the hug for a long time, till they heard a knock at the door. They both come out of the hug, but Arnav holds her towards him.

Aman : How are you, Arnav?

Arnav looked at Khushi and said : Much better.

Sidharth : You really scared the hell out of us yaar. Especially Khushi's.This is not fair.

Arnav : I am sorry.

Aman handed over a plate with food to Khushi.

Aman : Have this Khushi. Since noon you haven't eaten anything na.

Khushi : No Bhai... I am not hungry. I will have it later.

Arnav : No... You should have it now. I don't want you to risk your health.

Khushi : Says, who? She asked, raising her eyebrows.

Arnav looked down silently, like a kid who was caught by his mother for his mischievousness. Seeing this Aman chuckled and Sidharth smirked. They both walked out and turned back on Khushi's call.

Khushi : Bhai!!! Did you ask about his diet?

Sidharth : Yes Doll. Now he can have liquid food. We have ordered soup for him. It will reach here soon.

Khushi : Ok... Did you both have food? You both can go and take a rest. I am here na. I will take care of him.

Aman : No Khushi... You go home. I will be here with him.

Suddenly Arnav held Khushi's hand tightly. Khushi turned and sat near him.

Khushi : What happened? Is it painful? Arnav nodded his head saying, No.

Arnav : Please don't go Khushi... I know it is difficult for you to stay back. But I want you to stay. Please baby... He pleaded.

She held his hand and squeezed.

Khushi : Bhai!!! I am not leaving. Nothing is more important to me than my Arnav. You both go and get some rest.

Aman : Are you sure, Khushi?

Khushi : Yes Bhai... I am here na... You can trust me with your friend, she said, winking at him.

Arnav : Yes Aman... You go and take a rest. I have my Jaan here with me.

Aman : You better don't talk to me, Arnav. That's better for you. I am not saying anything now. First, let you get cured then you need to deal with this Aman Mathur, Mr Raizada, he said as a warning and went out.

Arnav gaped at Aman hearing it. Seeing this Khushi chuckled. Khushi closed the room and sat beside Arnav. Arnav pulled her to his chest, wrapped his arms around her and hugged her close to him. She lay down on his chest and started crying. Arnav was startled by the hot tears. He hugged her tight and whispered sweet nothings in her ears.

Arnav : I am sorry baby. I am so sorry. I felt helpless that's why... Khushi that day I...

Khushi : Let's not discuss it now, Arnav... This is not the right place and time. But I need justifications for what and why you did that. Till then let's just keep it aside.

Arnav : Khushi mein... Am sorry...

Khushi : Nothing will change with your sorry, Arnav. Trust me, if it was someone else na, I would have left him long back. But you, I can't Arnav. And what you did today? Is this the way to drive the car? How can you drive recklessly? What if... What if something had happened to you? She yelled. Did you at least once think about me?

Arnav : Khushi... Baby. Calm down. When Adi told me about your marriage, I... I can't... I was coming to you.

Khushi : Adu said and you believed? Don't you know me? Don't you trust me? How can you???

Arnav : I am so sorry. I won't repeat it. Promise. See I am fit and fine now. Please don't leave me, Jaan. I won't survive. I will die without you.

Khushi : I didn't leave you...

Hearing her, Arnav cupped her face and kissed her all over her face.

Arnav : I know that I have created a mess. It's my fault... I deceived you... I know... I know... Though it was unintentional, I did it. All of that happened abruptly. I didn't get time to understand the matters clearly. Please believe me, I will rectify my mistakes. We will solve it together. But please don't leave me ever. I need you as my next breath, baby. You are my life, Jaana. I felt like hell without you. I need you to live, Khushi.

Khushi hugged him tightly and sobbed...

Khushi : You troubled me a lot, Arnav. You have no idea what I went through those days. And today you took my life away, Arnav. On top of that, your body is weak too. Bhai said that you kept on skipping food. Why are you punishing yourself? You don't love me, Arnav... You don't love me... She sobbed.

Arnav : No... No baby don't say that... Please Jaan... Please, Bacha... You are my everything, Khushi. I am yours, baby. I love you a lot more than you can ever imagine, Jaana. That was the least punishment I can give to myself for doing that to my love. How can I deceive my love? I don't deserve to live, Khushi. I am a cheater.

Khushi : Shhh... That's for me to decide, Arnav. It's my right to punish you, not yours. I will punish you for sure for leaving me alone on our marriage day.

Arnav : Kill me, Jaan. This life is worthless without you. I will take any punishments except being away from you. I won't take the punishment of separation from you. Never ever. His hold on her tightened.

Khushi : I can't, Arnav... I can't be like this anymore. Please do something. We shouldn't be like this. This is not us, Arnav.

Arnav : I will, Jaan... We will... Just be with me. I can do anything if you are there by my side. You are my strength, Khushi. Do you trust me, Jaan?

Khushi nodded her head vigorously and hugged him. Both cried in each other's embrace. They didn't solve their issues completely. Still, the questions and reasons can wait. Now they are together, that's what's important. They found their solace in each other's embrace.

After some time they pulled out of the hug. Arnav slowly moved a little to the other side to make space on the bed for Khushi. He pulled her towards him and made her lay down on the bed comfortably, placing her head on his chest. Due to the entire day's stress, she went through, Khushi slept instantly. Arnav was awake. He felt so happy after a long time. He felt like he got his life back. He glanced at the Angel in his arms. He kissed her hair and hugged her pulling her closer to him. This is Heaven, he thought... Happy with the feeling that his Khushi is with him in his arms, he drifted into a peaceful slumber, after a long time.

Seperation ends here. Khushi didn't forget anything. She will give him punishments in her crazy ways. Hope you all are happy, guys. I didn't want to drag this seperation track. Hope you like this part.😇

Thank you so much to all my dear readers, who read, voted and commented on my previous Chapters and my other stories.. It means a lot to me...💕

.

.