Arshi FF - Hidden Secret Of their True Love - Chapter 37

Chapter 36

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Chapter 37

 

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Evening..

Raizada Mansion..

ASR returned home, tired and exhausted.. He was sitting in the Drawing Room, when HP came with a glass of water, and Arnav looked up.. Having gulped some water, Arnav left for His Room to change, taking his Laptop Bag along..

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ArShi Room..

ASR reached their Room, and saw Khushi engrossed in watching the television.. Khushi saw ASR come in, and immediately switched off the t.v. set and stood up to move towards him who just kept his Laptop Bag on the recliner, and was now opening his Coat buttons..

Khushi had been waiting to talk to him since long, but dint make a call at his office as she just wanted some time to think on how to talk to him.. Things were not going good between them, and they both knew that well.. Both were somewhere at fault for the ups and downs their relationship was going through, and Khushi had decided to sort it all out for the best of both.. But, after yesterday night, she dint know what and how to speak with him.. Still, someone had to, she had to..

Khushi-So.. Um.. How was ur day?

She spoke trying to start a conversation with him, and he turned sideways keeping his Coat on the head of that recliner.. Still unbuttoning his basket and cuff buttons, he replied..

ASR-Okay.. Not bad.. And, what did u do the whole day?

He asked turning his back at her and moving towards the closet to get his home clothes for changing.. Khushi who had just been seeking an opportunity to meet their distance and try to make things work better between them, got a grin on her face and started blabbering her full day schedule looking here and there and smiling all time.. ASR had his ears for her if not his eyes..

Khushi was just trying to get him in mood, of which he was lacking lately.. That smile of rest and content seemed to fly away from her Arnavji’s face, and he had become like the ASR she knew what he was when she met him for the first time, not the cruel one though.. Her attempts to lighten the space between them were failing badly, as she had no idea what to do next.. Still, she was trying at least..

ASR patiently waited for her to finish, after which he went to the poolside.. Still not convinced to win him, Khushi followed him.. She saw him holding the Bluetooth and speaking something over the phone, which just made her gasp..

ASR-No No.. Single ticket, me alone.. PAUSE.. Okay.. Four days from day after tomorrow.. Yeah Aman.. PAUSE.. Fine.. Bye..

ASR finished the call and turned to see her stunned face, and walked towards her frowning his eye brows..

ASR-Khushi? What happened?

Khushi closed her mouth and looked away and moved inside the room not giving him any reply.. He too went to change his clothes, and then followed a silent Khushi down in the Dining Area where their Dinner was being served..

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Same time.. Hospital..

Anjali’s son was with her, she had just finished feeding him.. Mami who was in the same room saw Anjali admiring her baby and trying to make him burp.. She smiled at Anjali’s efforts and the nurse who was around till now helping Anjali, left..

Mami closed the door and came back to Anjali..

Mami-Anjali, you’ve still not decided any name for ur son, have u?

Anjali smiled looking at her son in her laps.. She looked at Mami and replied..

Anjali-Well.. I have two.. I am still choosing..

She was smiling and looking ahead in nothing at particular trying to pick up a final name for her baby.. Mami asked Anjali to give the reply soon before they leave.. They had to sign a few medical papers and some formality papers.. Also, a copy of the baby’s Birth Certificate was needed to be submitted to where Anjali’s son was recommended to be shifted for more advanced Medical Facilities..

The doctors had recommended Anjali to move at some Big Hospital at Hyderabad for her son’s better treatment.. No doubt, Delhi had great hospitals and the best treatment services and all, still..

Anjali had agreed for her son’s sake.. Although he (baby) was doing okay, she being a mother dint want to take any risks.. The family too wished the same, and Mami & Mama decided to go along with Anjali for support..

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Night.. Raizada Mansion..

Nani, Mama, Arnav and Khushi had been having their dinner.. Mama and Nani were discussing on how and when to go Hyderabad.. They were planning on the dinner table, the requirements of items which were to be packed and taken along..

Nani-Yes, take that small baby sweater too which Khushi bitiya sew for our Anjali’s son..

Mama nodded and Nani turned at Khushi..

Nani-Bitiya, where is it? Khushi bitiya?

But Khushi dint reply as she was mentally absent.. Nani called her twice and ASR turned to see that Khushi was not here but lost.. ASR looked at Nani who resumed eating her morsel and so did Mama.. ASR saw Khushi again, to see her just moving her spoon in her bowl on the table..

ASR tapped Khushi’s shoulders..

ASR-Khushi.. What happened? U want something else?

Khushi looked sideways to realize what Arnav just asked and nodded in negative..

ASR-What happened? The food is not good for u??

Khushi looked at others present on the table and spoke resuming eating..

Khushi-No.. Its fine.. Am eating..

She looked ahead not speaking much and got up eating a little less then her usual routine.. ASR looked at her going back to their room, and heard from Nani..

Nani-It’s Okay Chote.. May be she got full with this much today..

ASR nodded and Mama got up followed by Nani.. ASR too completed his dinner and went up towards their room and got in to see Khushi sitting on the recliner..

ASR-Khushi..

Khushi looked up and folded her hands on her chest.. She looked away after giving ASR a stare, but Arnav dint understand anything from her behavior..

ASR-Khushi.. Get up.. I want to sleep..

Khushi got up and he came forward to sit on the recliner, when Khushi caught his arms and turned him to make him face her..

Khushi-What is all this? Why are u doing this? Ha??

***

On the other side, Nani spoke to Madhumati Buaji about Anjali and Mama & Mami going to Hyderabad and for what.. Buaji noted the same, and also reminded about Shashi and Garima coming back after four days.. They dint know how to inform the Parents about the joke ASR-Khushi had made of Marriage..

Buaji was tensed, Nani cut the call after making her efforts of calming Buaji..

***

ArShi Room..

ASR-What? What have I done now?

A confused and impatient ASR raised his voice..

Khushi-U know very well what I mean, don’t u?

Khushi replied moving close to him and having held his collars.. Arnav took a step back making Khushi drop her hands down, and showed her his palm asking her to STOP..

ASR-Look, I know.. But, - -

Khushi-But what??

A furious Khushi interrupted taking a step ahead and making him move back with that..

Khushi-Cant u do as I ask for once?

She asked tilting her head on right.. ASR thought he knew what Khushi was trying to ask, and replied making a serious face..

ASR-NO.. I know what I’ve to do and when.. I’ll do what I find correct and I know what I am doing presently is absolutely correct.. *turns his back at her* Go to sleep and switch off the lights before falling on Bed..

But before he could sleep, Khushi stopped him keeping her hands on his shoulder and spoke..

Khushi-NO.. U - -

He interrupted looking at her from the corner of his eyes, by moving his face sideways..

ASR-I wont Khushi, so no use requesting..

Khushi-Arnavji, plz.. I - - I..

ASR turned to see her looking down, and remained silent.. She looked up as her attempts to convince him to stay back seemed to go in vain.. She walked towards the Bed and lay down not before Switching OFF the lights..

ASR too lay down on the recliner and closed his eyes feeling hollow inside for denying his Wife once again, from having Him in the Rightful Way she deserved to have Him..

***

Next Day..

ASR got up to find Khushi no where, and remembered their little argument of previous night..

He moved out and started walking down to find Khushi helping Manorama Mami with some of her packing, in Mama & Mami’s Room..

Mami-All is almost done now.. Thanks Khushi bitiya.. U go now, I’ll manage the rest..

Mami put the Bag on the Bed and closed it..

Khushi smiled and nodded..

Khushi-U take care Mamiji.. And keep calling us all..

Mami chuckled and held Khushi’s hands..

Mami-We are going tomorrow, not tonight.. And ya, we’ll keep calling u and all here.. U also take care and be calm.. Don’t worry.. All will be fine, soon..

Khushi nodded and looked out to see ASR standing there, and he too saw Khushi staring him back now.. ASR moved away and just then Mami shook Khushi’s shoulders..

Mami-Ur parents are coming, right? *Khushi looks down and Mami presses Khushi’s hands* Don’t think much.. Just leave it all on ur Devi Mayya.. U just be more patient, and ask Arnav bitwa too, to deal with his short temper when ur parents come..

Khushi remained silent and Mami heard Mama calling his Wife.. Mami looked sideways and murmured..

Mami-Hello Hi Bye Bye.. Looks like ur Mamaji is calling me..

Having said that, she turned to move out of the room leaving Khushi alone..

Khushi-I would have asked him Mami, if he was staying back.. But he just doesn't care, or does he?

Khushi’s head looked down and she too moved out in a while..

***

The Day went by in a hassle for Anjali and Mama-Mami as they were to leave tomorrow.. ASR had been at the Hospital, looking over the arrangements done for the travel and post traveling for his family..

He did spent some quality time with his Di too.. Nani also had a visit at the Hospital and so did Madhumati Buaji.. Buaji had come by the evening and guided Anjali a little on how to take care and all..

A Doctor and two nurses were also joining Anjali till she reaches the Hospital in Hyderabad, and the Raizada Family was sure all will go fine.. The day ended, and Anjali had met all, but Khushi..

Anjali-If only Khushi Bhabhi was able to come too..

Anjali spoke with a hope in her heart that Khushi would still come to meet Anjali at the last moment.. Least she knew what Khushi’s mind was going through to take out time and meet Anjali at present..

***

Night..

ASR came back home, and went UP in his Room to find Khushi reading some Book for a change, sitting on the Bed.. She knew he came, but dint spare a moment to look at him, and he went off to change and came out in some time..

ASR-Di and baby are fine.. They are ready to leave for Hyderabad tomorrow.. Di was asking about u.. I told her that I’ll get u to meet her once before she leaves, if possible..

Khushi nodded, still looking down.. ASR opened his closet to prepare his Suitcase for he too was to travel tomorrow..

ASR-Khushi, tumne khana khaya? (U had dinner?)

Khushi dint reply, neither did she look at him.. He dint understand her this behavior and repeated his question just to receive a Mrs. ASR look from her..

ASR zipped his Laptop Bag along with another Bag, and looked at Khushi again, to find her uninterested to look at him.. He went down and came to know His Wife already ate.. He too was not so hungry as he had some heavy snacks in the evening while in hospital, so he made his way back to his room..

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ASR entered his room, and saw Khushi doing something near the Closet which just got onto his nerves..

ASR-What the..

He gritted his teeth and pulled Khushi back and turned her, making her face him..

ASR-Khushi what the hell u think u are doing? I packed everything just before I went down, just a moment back.. *looks at the empty beg on the Bed* Why did u unpack it all? *looks at Khushi again* Who asked u to interfere in my things?? Dammit..

He left her not wanting to raise his temperature, but she was not helping him be calm..

Khushi-Why? Why cant I interfere in ur things? I can, and I will..

She declared and he was stunned..

ASR-Khushi, I have to go out of station for a few days.. Its really important for me..

Khushi-Oh ya? Everything else then me has always been ur priority, right??

ASR-WHAT??

He was shocked cum confused to listen that from her..

ASR-Khushi!! I guess its better u go to sleep.. Please..

Thinking, Khushi said that going hyper for he was not moving close to her, he turned his back at her to get started with his Re-Packing again.. Khushi on the other hand, just wanted ASR to not go on any tours.. Be it a day or two or four.. She was restless already..

*

ASR packed his stuff again, looking at Khushi’s fallen face from time to time.. Having done, he Switched OFF their room’s lights, and switched ON the small Night Lamps so as to avoid Darkness.. He went to the recliner and tried to sleep.. He turned once to see Khushi on Bed too..

Both were trying to sleep, but sleep felt far behind tonight.. Who knew why?!

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             Some Time Later..         

A while passed, and both ASR and Khushi were just twisting and tossing on their own respective places, wide awake.. ASR had been thinking over how he denied Khushi so rudely, by either cutting her sentence or making her shut up in His way.. He should have understood her and tried to make her understand why he was doing so.. And Khushi, just by the thought of what would happen then, when she’ll have to give answers to her parents all alone, when they would question her about the ‘Contract Marriage’ with her husband, not only made Khushi nervous, but also made her more uneasy and tensed..

Khushi pushed her quilt aside not able to control herself for longer, and got up and got down the Bed and walked towards the recliner where ASR had been trying to sleep.. ASR felt a shadow move besides him, and the anklet noise had made it clear who was up.. Arnav looked sideways and he got up too..

Arnav-Khushi?? What happened? U Okay??

Khushi nodded in NO and frowned her eye-brows in anger..

Arnav-Why? What happened? Khushi!! Speak Dammit..

He was not angry, just anxious..

Khushi-Don’t u know? U know what I want, don’t u??

ASR was lost for words and looked around.. Before he could frame some words, he heard her speak..

Khushi-Aap aesa nahi kar sakte.. Sunn rahe hai na aap?? Aap iss tarah se hamei akela chhod kar nahi jaa sakte.. Samjhe aap?? (U cant do this.. Are u listening?? U cant go like this leaving me alone.. Understood??)

There was silence then, he was blank..

ASR just understood now, what Khushi had been trying to convince him for, since yesterday night.. He remembered their previous night's and today’s conversations, and things fell into place inside His mind before it was late.. He understood her arguments and his too, and looked up at her still holding his breathe..

ASR-So, u want me to stay back??

Khushi nodded in anticipation and he looked away feeling light inside his heart.. She was blind to notice the faint smile on Arnav’s face at present.. Arnav looked up, but before he could reply, she pointed her finger at him trying to threaten him to agree for her sentence now..

Khushi-Listen, if u go away, I’ll move away at Buaji’s..

ASR was back.. Having taken a step forward towards her, he flared his nose raising his own finger at her now..

ASR-Don’t u dare Khushi!!

He warned her and she kept her hands on her hips..

Khushi-Kyu? Hum daring kyu nahi kar sakte?? (Why? Why cant I dare??)

ASR-Khushi - -..

Khushi-NO.. I wont listen to anything.. First u agree to me that u’ll not go anywhere leaving me alone, promise me..

She forwarded her right hand’s open palm towards him to let him hold it, and looked at him in the eye, who felt His Wife finally is accepting that she needs Him too.. He gulped and was about to make a move, when an impatient Khushi spoke..

Khushi-Plz Arnavji.. U cant do this every time.. *looks down* I, I cant face my parents alone when they are back.. *sobs* I need u too besides me to help them understand that how, and why we did a ‘Contract Marriage’ and under what conditions.. *looks up* U cant just get away every time by letting me handle it all.. Not this time now..  *shuts her eyes tight* Plz, promise me u wont go, bas..

Khushi demanded getting determined, and opened her eyes to look around and gasp seeing the small night lights out.. It was Power Cut..

Khushi-ARNAVJI!!

She screamed getting hyper and moved her hands forward, to feel Arnav standing just ahead of her at a step’s distance.. She rushed in his embrace and hugged him close enough to find some solace in such a Dark Moment.. 

Arnav closed his eyes and took her inside him.. He rubbed her back to let her know he was around, but Khushi had her eyes closed to get those answers, which she thought were still to be received from the dark..

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Chapter 38