Little Things (Chapter 17)
Next day morning,
Khushi wakes up and sees Arnav on top of her. He gets up after Khushi tries to move him. He gets shocked seeing Khushi beneath him. Arnav gets up.
Arnav:How did i land here?
Khushi:Jab aap pk kudh ko samhal nahi paa rahe the tab (When you were drunk and was not able to handle yourself that time)
Arnav:Damn! Couldnt you just stop me?
Arnav realises something while holding his head.
Arnav:Did i say something?
Khushi:No!
Arnav:Sure?
Khushi nods.
The time was around 8:00 in the morning. Anjali knocks on Arnav’s door. Arnav opens the door. Anjali sees Khushi yawning.
Anjali:Khushi ji you didnt sleep well?
Khushi:I did (glares at Arnav)
Anjali:Did he drink?
Arnav signs Khushi not to tell.
Khushi:No di.
Anjali:Ok…get ready we will go to orphanage today.
Arnav:Can i join you di?
Anjali looks at Khushi worried. Khushi signs she will handle.
Anjali:Yes.
Orphanage,
The warden welcome Khushi and Anjali with a smile. She was confused by the person with them.
Warden:Who is the new member?
Anjali signs not to tell anything.
Khushi:This is Arnav, Anjali’s brother.
Warden:Oh! I have heard about you from your sister.
Arnav was happy.
Arnav(to himself) :Di talks about me to other people. Then what is her problem in talking with me?
Arnav smiles at the warden. Anjali looks at Khushi seeking help.
Khushi:Arnav! Can you come with me? Arnav:Where?
Khushi:Please.
Arnav:Ok…(to warden) take care of di maam.
Arshi,
In garden
Arnav:What do you want to say?
Khushi:Actually i lied to you today morning that you didnt say anything.
Arnav(worried): What did i say? Damn! I shouldnt have drunk.
Khushi:You said that you love me.
Arnav didnt know how to defend himself.
Khushi:Its ok…. I can understand.
Arnav:I am sorry, i didnt mean it.
Khushi:Its fine.
Khushi receives Shyam’s call. She looks at Arnav shocked.
Arnav:Whose calling?
Khushi:Some bank issue. Nevermind.
Khushi hangs up.
Arnav:So!
Khushi again receive the call, she cuts.
Khushi:So!
Arnav:To be frank enough, i…..
Khushi again receives the call.
Arnav (shouts):pick up the phone dammit.
Khushi gets startled. She takes the call.It wasnt Shyam’s voice, it was a lady.
Khushi:Ma?
Garima:Khushi…Shyam ki tabiyat bohat karab hai. Main kya karu bitiya?(Khushi. Shyam is ill. What should i do?)
Khushi:I will arrange a driver. Take him to hospital. I will send you money. Garima:Ok beta.
Khushi hangs up worried.
Arnav:Is everything all right?
Khushi:My friend is ill.Please wait. I want to make few calls.
Khushi makes few calls and Shyam is rushed to hospital.
Khushi:Now what shall i do for money?
Arnav:Do you need any help?
Khushi:No…thank you.
Khushi calls Payal and asks her to send money to her mother. Payal agrees.
Arnav tries to console a worried Khushi.
Khushi:I hope he is fine. I can’t live without him.
Arnav (thinks) :Is that her boyfriend? No may be just a family friend.
Arnav:Where are they?
Khushi:In lucknow
Arnav:Oh!Shall i arrange a flight.
Khushi:No thanks.
Arnav:Ok….please stop worrying. Everything will be alright.
Evening,
Khushi receives Garima’s call,
Khushi:Ma how is he?
Garima:He has a depression attack. Doctor is asking us to see a doctor in mumbai.
Khushi:Mumbai?
Garima:I know it will be more depressing for him.
Khushi:I have a plan ma. Bring him to mumbai. I will send ticket.
Garima:No beta Shyam is fine now. We will come.
Khushi:Take care ma.
Khushi hangs.
Khushi(thinks):Ab jo bhi karna hai fattak se karna hoga (Now i gotta do everything quickly)
That night Khushi locked the door and didnt let Arnav go to poolside for drinking. Arnav was irritated by her act but composed himself.
Next day morning,
Khushi comes after bathing. Arnav looks on. She comes wearing a casual kurti. She opens her hair after unting the towel. Arnav admires her.
Khushi didnt notice Arnav.She was all lost in her plan. She wanted to bring Shyam and his daughter back as soon as possible.
Arnav who was lost in her, gets up from bed. Khushi was wearing bangles. Arnav moves towards her and holds her by waist from behind. Khushi gets startled.
Arnav(whisper huskly): You look beautiful.
Khushi:Please leave me.
Arnav:No! I cant take my eyes off you.
Khushi turns. He holds her tight. Both look into eachother’s eyes.
Arnav:I really Love you Khushi. I know its weird to say this but, i really love you.Would you like to be Mrs.Arnav.Singh.Raizada forever?
Khushi(lost in Arnav):Yes…!
Arnav lifts her in happiness. She realise what she said.
Khushi thinks: Damn! what have i done? I am a fool. How can i react like that.?
Khushi:No…i mean no.
Arnav:But you first said Yes.
Khushi:I…I… Was lost in thoughts.
Arnav: Ok then now say but with a reason.
Khushi:No,i….i have a boyfriend. We will get married soon.
Arnav was sad.
Arnav:The guy who was rushed to hospital yesterday?
Khushi:Yes.
Arnav:Ok and sorry.
Khushi:Its fine and sorry for breaking your heart.
Arnav:Ya, i gotta go.
After Arnav leaves.
Khushi:Oh damn! You dont have to show that you like him. Just stay calm and let bhai and Bhabi re unite. Then lets see your love story.
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