Part 35

Khushi went to kitchen to help Ratna. She saw Arnav getting inside the kitchen. She sighed and glared at him. Ratna chuckled seeing that. He came to Khushi and she left the place hurriedly to where Ratna was standing.

Ratna: I'll just come.

She was supposed to leave the kitchen but Khushi stopped her.

Khushi: Aunty don't do this. Send him out.

Ratna: I already told you that I'm out of it. Handle him on your own. You and your husband. (She left smilingly.)

Arnav smiled at Khushi mischievously who was glaring at him putting her hands on her hip.

Khushi: What is this Arnav? Why are you following me like this? For a while ago, I was with you only. But still you are following me?

Arnav: what to do? I'm getting my old Khushi only when she is with others.

Khushi(frowning): means?

Arnav: I'm missing that old Khushi who always pounces on me, gets angry on me and grits her teeth seeing me.

Khushi rolled her eyes chuckling.

Arnav: Do you know this naïve avatar doesn't suits you. it's really boring.

Khushi: oh really? Then I'm going back to my Mayka as I planned before.

Arnav(horrified): what?

Khushi: It will be so good for you to enjoy then.

Arnav: who is going to leave you if you want to do so?

Khushi: what will you do?

Arnav(huskily): Don't you know what will I do?

He asked coming close to her. Khushi was taking back steps as she knew what will happen next. She couldn't stand for a second if he does anything. She would melt like an ice tube which was surrounded by fire these days.

Arnav: I know you can't stay away from me even for a day.

Khushi: what about you?

Arnav: I can't stay away from you even for a minute. That's why I'm behind you. He said tucking her hair.

Khushi: Do you really want to see my old avatar?

Arnav: Do you really think that you can be that old Khushi?

Khushi bitted her lips suppressing her emotions.

Khushi: I don't want to be that old Khushi anymore who missed everything in the name of hatred. Especially with you. Because of me, we have wasted our precious days unnecessarily. She said repenting.

Arnav: who said? I enjoyed it very well unlike you.

Khushi: I should not have done like that. (her eyes welled up)

Arnav: Hey, don't cry Khushi. you are forcing me to pick you to our room.

Khushi punched his chest playfully pouting. They looked at each other forgetting their surroundings.

It's usual these days in between them. They were living their lives getting into each other.

AR

Khushi was discussing with her crew in the sketch room. She received Arnav's call. She excused herself from the crew and attended the call.

Khushi: Arnav I know you didn't see me for two hours but I'm in an important discussion, I can't come there now. so cut the call. (She said without break.)

Arnav: If that's the case then I would have came to the sketch room instead of calling you right?

Khushi(sighed): Ok, tell me.

Arnav: We have guests here. Come to my cabin. (He cut the call.)

Khushi(in mind): Guests? Who are they?

She left the sketch room after assigning the task to the crew. She was surprised when she saw Shyam and Anjali in Arnav's cabin. Anjali rushed to Khushi and hugged her.

Khushi: Bhabi, you here? Anything serious?

Arnav(hurriedly): Yah Khushi, they are here to confess something very serious.

Khushi looked at him raising her eyebrows like "seriously?" Anjali guessed that Arnav wanted to say it in a different way, so she thought to let him do it.

Anjali(nodded yes): Arnav will say that to you.

Arnav: They want to replace you in Gupta House.

Khushi (shocked): What?

Arnav: Yeah, they are feeling vacuum, so they decided to bring someone to GH in your place.

Arnav knew how possessive Khushi is. He faced a tough time to control his laugh seeing his wife's reaction.

Anjali (getting his point): Yes Khushi. What's your opinion?

Khushi: Do you really think that someone can replace me Bhabi? (She asked worriedly.)

Shyam could feel his sister was getting vulnerable and he didn't want to ruin a happy moment like this. Before Arnav and Anjali teases her more.

Shyam: Anju, ask her to choose the name of the replacer as she is going to be BUA.

Khushi was about to say something to cut Shyam but she stopped widening her eyes. She asked Anjali by nodding her head like "really?". Anjali hugged her happily.

Anjali: Yes Khushi. Who can replace you other than our child?

Khushi's eyes got tear up by her words. Anjali broke the hug and kissed Khushi's forehead.

Anjali: Like good BUA choose the names. Ok?

Arnav: Won't I get the honor? (He asked making face.)

Anjali: We have no problem if your wife shares her responsibility with you.

Khushi knew if Arnav was getting into something then there must be something in his mind. She gesture him like "go ahead".

Arnav: Are you sure?

Khushi: I'm not sure. If I don't like the name then I won't take a second to change it.

Arnav: My choices are always the best Khushi.

Khushi: Ohh really?

Arnav: Yes and the best example is standing in front of me. Don't forget that you are my selection.

Khushi: I never saw such a flaunter like you. You are flaunting about selecting me?

Arnav: yah... We always show our "BEST" as an example to prove our talent right?

He smiled and Khushi blushed. Shyam and Anjali were overwhelmed seeing the scene. They could understand their "understanding".

Khushi: Ok now tell me your choice of names.

Arnav: Ansh for boy and Shali for girl.

Shyam: Any special reason Arnav?

Khushi and Anjali got it already as it was the combination of Shyam and Anjali's name. Shyam was overjoyed when Arnav told that to him. He looked over-emotional.

Shyam: Thank you Arnav.

Arnav: Hey relax. I just....

Shyam: It's not just "just". It's all possible because of you. You gave my life back. You showed me a pleasant side of life and family. My life was not less than a desert. If you were not by my side than I would have died by now.

Anjali clutched his shoulder to calm him down. Arnav wanted to lighten the situation controlling his emotion.

Arnav: Don't exaggerate my achievement in front of you. You are a big achiever than me as in eight months you are going to be a father.

He chuckled so did everyone. Shyam made up himself.

Shyam: we have to leave. Mom is waiting for us. We are coming straight from the hospital after confirming as we want to say it first to you two.

Arnav hugged him while looking at Khushi who was trying hard to control her tears. Who can other than him know Khushi? She won't forgive or accept anyone easily. Anjali and shyam left AR. Arnav came to Khushi and lifted her chin.

Arnav: I can understand Khushi.

Khushi: why it's so hard for me to accept anyone easily Arnav?

Arnav: That's what you are Khushi. It's not wrong. Take your time but please don't pressurize yourself.

She hugged him in the same instance.

Khushi(raising her head): I won't. Why should I when you are here for me?

Arnav(smiling): Do you know, someone didn't trust me once?

Khushi: If you are loyal than I won't be stubborn and you know that.

Arnav: Yah... Who knows that better than me?

He kissed her hair while she snuggled more into his chest.

Khushi: I love you. She hugged him tightly.

Arnav: I know.

He said kissing her hair lovingly.

To be continued.............