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Chapter 39
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ASR drove himself and Khushi and Nani until the Car Brakes were pulled outside Gupta House.. They saw Buaji already waiting, and Khushi got out with Nani to go in, while ASR took a few seconds to follow..
Buaji and Nani stared each other and stood silent, while Khushi hugged Garima who was so happy for Khushi and the good news Khushi had given.. Khushi then turned to see her Babuji on his feet, and could not stop thanking her Devi Mayya.. Soon after the reunion talks, Shashi and Garima turned to see ASR who was still standing near the door only..
ASR looked at Khushi.. Shashi went forward..
Shashi-Damaad ji, plz come in..
Shashi folded his hands in respect for ASR, who dint let him say much and held Shashi's hands stopping Shashi..
ASR-No Uncle, and plz don't do all his.. *looks at Garima* U did make him stand on his feet, aunty..
Garima felt proud and Shashi too gave the full credit of his health going better today, to Garima.. Khushi knew, that somewhere ASR too had helped Shashi a lot to be on his feet and all present here knew it, but ASR wont like appreciation as that was not for what he supported the Guptas, though just financially..
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Drawing Room..
Garima and Shashi sat with Khushi in between them, while the family settled around.. After having so many talks about how was their journey and also about family, Garima got up to get some refreshments..
Buaji-No Garima, u sit.. I'll get all that..
Buaji eyed at Nani and left.. Nani nodded and ASR and Khushi silently shared an eye-lock, they knew what's next and were already getting cold feet, both..
Nani-Arnav needs to talk to u both..
Nani got up and left for the kitchen feeling nervous.. At the same time, she knew that the only person who should take the responsibility to all this, was and should be Arnav.. And there, ASR too knew this moment had to come some day, today!
ASR-Um.. Aunty.. Actually..
He dint know where to start from.. Khushi knew ASR was regretting a big time and all this was not easy for him as well..
Khushi-Amma kahiye na. (Call her Amma..)
Garima looked at Khushi and then at ASR.. Garima smiled nodding..
Garima-Yes! Ur my son, remember??
Garima was referring to the day she had given the GH Property Papers to ASR, since that day ASR was to call Garima Amma, and he had started too.. But did he still have that right??
He looked at Shashi and his smile, ASR knew Shashi and Garima were both so happy for Khushi, Khushi and Arnav, and the little member to come soon in their family, but would this smile not fly away once the beans are spilled??
ASR took a sigh and looked ahead..
ASR-I, need to say something..
Khushi-But Babuji needs to rest, u talk with Amma, she will understand..
Garima frowned and ASR just stared Khushi with a racing heart, and Khushi nodded at him trying to assure him, this is the right thing to do for now..
Shashi-But I am all right!
Khushi-No! U have to do as I say Babuji!
Khushi was adamant and Shashi laughed..
Shashi-Fine, Dadi Amma!!
To - be - grandparents chuckled..
Khushi took Shashi inside, and Buaji came out with Nani, taking a few refreshments.. Buaji followed Khushi and Shashi, while Nani sat with ASR and Garima.. Garima could see some tension between ASR-Khushi and the other two ladies..
Nani-I am sorry on my grandson's behalf Garima ji, plz forgive him..
Nani folded her hands and Garima frowned and nodded in No..
Garima-What? Why?? He is my Son too!!! Arnav bitwa, what happened?
ASR-I don't know if that's possible still, after, after what I did to ur daughter..
Garima-Khushi? Oh! That's, that's a good news, I, I can't understand what's going on, what is it? Why my forgiveness? What happened?
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And there, on the other side Khushi talked with Shashi, and spent time with him and Buaji while outside, Garima was made to know all, what and why and how misunderstandings led ASR and Khushi to the Contract Marriage, she was shocked..
Garima could not understand what to reply.. Nani repeated her apologies, and ASR was all time just bowing down and kneeled keeping his head in Garima's lap, and cried..
ASR-Plz, punish me but don't part me from her, Khushi is my reason to stay alive, plz!
Garima had known ASR this less to know his temper and love, both..
Garima-I've called u my son, then I am also responsible for the deed u did, right??
Nani had no doubt Khushi was more of Garima's daughter then of her real mother, Garima's all qualities were seen in her both daughters..
ASR looked up nodding in denial..
Garima-U repent for ur mistakes, ur doing so much for ur love, I know u do love her very much.. *sigh* I am none to forgive u, if Khushi forgives u.. I will be happy for u both, but even in any other case, u shall stay my son, Arnav bitwa..
ASR had no words to ask for forgiveness and thank there after.. Nani joined her hands and Garima, being the better person asked to not say anything to Shashi, she'll herself talk to him.. One thing she regretted was, that she slapped her own daughter that day, when these two married, Garima din't for once listen to Khushi that day and for not repeating her mistake, she listened to ASR patiently this time, and as a mother of him as she calls herself, she did understand his POV too and asked him to do better for his love..
The hard part was somewhat over, but ASR had lost the power to look in Garima's eyes for she forgave him so easily! Garima knew ASR loved Khushi very much.. Though the second Garima came to know about this Contract she was furious, but being calm she thought over what she thought of Khushi (the time Khushi married ASR).. Not trusting her own upbringing, Garima had committed a mistake of not believing in Khushi, then with what right could she have anyway blamed ASR??
Nani-Khushi is all u, forgiving and patient..
Garima-No, she is better! And she loves her husband the most, is what I know of all.. She'll never speak for her hurt heart Arnav bitwa, but u plz don't hurt her now, ever..
ASR promised, and saw Khushi coming out with Buaji and Garima too turned and went to hug Khushi.. Buaji knew Garima could understand it all, she was to herself tell it to Garima first but let it be and now, things were getting better..
Garima gave ASR and Khushi some Prasad and gifts, and Nani a shawl.. The Raizada Family took a leave..
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Same Night..
Raizada Mansion.. ASR's Room..
Garima had forgiven ASR, but he could not forgive himself..
He was sitting on the Bed with his Laptop in his lap, but lost somewhere.. Khushi came next to him and laid down turning to him..
Khushi-How much will u work? Sleep now..
ASR looked at her and smiled, he nodded..
Khushi-I mean, u can work tomorrow too.. I am not interfering in ur work..
Khushi turned her back at him and he knew exactly what he needed to give her, some importance, some time, some priority!
ASR kept his things away, both were in their night clothes and ASR did something which shocked as well as pleased the every cell of her body..
ASR-I know Khushi, I am sorry, my love!
He hugged her from behind kissing her neck and she gulped and turned to see him.. She held his hands heaving and closed her eyes..
ASR-Khushi, are u ok?
She opened her eyes and looked away.. He was still sitting with his laptop..
Khushi-Why would u care? She forgave u, what else complications ur life has??
He nodded in denial and shut his laptop saving his files.. He packed it and kept it away, and came to her.. Khushi was on bed, he went on his knees facing her, and took her palm in his..
ASR-Of course, I care..
Khushi started him, her heart felt butter flies.. She pouted..
Khushi-And why so?
*knock knock*
ASR and Khushi both looked at the door, ASR went and attended it to see HP standing..
ASR-Thanks!
Khushi frowned.. ASR took the tray from HP's hand and closed the door.. He turned to Khushi, who immediately made a face and laid on bed urning her back at him, pushing her face in the pillow..
Khushi-NO!!!
ASR smiled.. He came forward with the milk glass and put it besides Khushi's bedside and turned her face him..
ASR-Stop being a baby!
Khushi flared her little red nose and grit her teeth..
Khushi-I have a baby in me!
ASR (chuckles)-I know.. But plz, u need to drink a glass of milk every night before bed..
Khushi took a sigh..
Khushi-I know..
She took it, and drank it.. ASR wiped her lips with a soft hanky, and helped her lay after a while.. He put the empty glass away..
Khushi-From tomorrow, u too will have to drink it with me.. No more arguments!
Khushi had her decision, and he happily agreed..
***
Same Time.. Gupta House..
Garima shared the news with Shashi, who was highly angry, and was on the verge to break down the house.. Khushi was his princess, he felt his heart burn when Buaji and Garima explained him about the misconceptions which led to misunderstandings..
Shashi-I won't let Khushi stay with that man, not now.. He can never keep her happy..
Shashi made his way out..
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