Six Days later

Arnav had just finished getting ready for his office when Khushi called him for breakfast.

"Coming Khushi!" He answered. With one last look at himself he descended downstairs. Khushi was serving everyone with the help of Payal and HP. Dressed in a simple Jeans and Top, With her hair tied in a high Ponytail. She was the perfect example of simplicity at its best.

"Good Morning Family" Arnav said happily and settled into his chair

"Good Morning Arnav/Bhai/Chote" Family greeted.

"What's for breakfast today?" Arnav asked

"Since when did you start asking that question Chote?" Asked a surprised Anjali

"Di... He does ask that question... Sometimes. Though rarely... But yeah he does" Khushi said

Anjali nodded and smiled awkwardly

In the past few days... Anjali had tried to be civil to Khushi. They were talking a little more freely than before. She was FORCED to believe that Khushi was indeed not a gold-digger. But the ice that had frozen in a course of two whole months was not that easy to break.

Khushi understood her turmoil, "Anjali Di... I didn't see Jija Ji since morning... Is he not coming for breakfast today?" Khushi asked changing the subject

"No Khushi ji... He's not in Delhi, He has gone to attend a hearing" Anjali answered with the same awkwardness

Arnav sensed the awkwardness too... But before he could comment, Khushi pressed her hand into his and gestured with her eyes that she'll take care.

"Arnav... I'll come a little late to the office today, You leave without me today. I need to go to DD first" Khushi informed Arnav

"Yeah, Okay... You'll be there before lunch?" Arnav asked

"I'll try... But I'm not sure" Khushi said

"Hmm.. Come sit, And have your breakfast" Arnav said and pulled her in the chair beside his

After having the breakfast, The men of the house accompanied by Payal left for office (Payal works for AR too) while Anjali started to make her way towards her room.

"Anjali Di..." Khushi called uncertainly

Anjali stopped and turned "Yes Khushiji?" Anjali asked

"Di... Can I talk to you for a moment? Please?" Khushi asked

"Yeah... Sure" Anjali said

Khushi escorted Anjali to the sofa. Made her sit and sat beside her, Taking Anjali's hands into her own

"Di... What's on your mind?" Khushi asked

"What? Khushiji... I didn't understand... There's nothing on my mind" Anjali said

"Di... If you think I don't understand your turmoils, You are thinking wrong. I know you are upset, And you have all the right to be upset... Its alright" Khushi said softly

"Khushiji... I just didn't see a reason logical enough to explain your sudden marriage. I was really upset" Anjali explained

"Will you believe me if I say I had no Idea why he married me that day... I know its difficult to believe... But I had my reasons" Khushi said

"And I didn't know any of your reasons... None of you both explained anything to any of us" Anjali said

"Di... For one thing, Arnav was upset... I saw it in him, He wasn't explaining... Because he couldn't explain anything. You know him. You know when he's upset or angry his emotions overpower him. You know those are the moments when you have to read him in order to understand him. Couldn't you see That he was upset... Above all scared?" Khushi asked

"Scared?" Anjali asked

"He was scared... Because for some reason, He was being sucked into his past. You know Ratna Ma's death had affected him big time. You know Ahana's loss had affected him big time. You know that don't you?" Khushi asked

"What are you trying to explain?" Anjali asked

"Di... I don't know, I don't know why he was so scared... I don't know why he let his past overpower him. All I know, Is that I had never seen him so vulnerable but he is Arnav Singh Raizada. He never shows he's upset or angry" Khushi said

"You think he's scared to lose someone? One of us? Like Ma and Choti?" Anjali asked

"Exactly... Di, It took me three years to pull him out of his past! It took a lot to make him open up about things... Sometimes, Even I thought of giving up. His silence his rudeness was eating me up. But I didn't want to leave him alone... " Khushi said

"Wait! Three years? You know him for three years?" Anjali asked

"Yes, We're in a relationship with each other for 3years... We love each other for ages!!" Khushi explained

"Oh, Is that why you agreed to marry him?" Anjali asked

"I wanted a reason... Ofcourse, But gradually it became clear that I had to stop asking questions and stay with him like a silent support. He was breaking apart already, I didn't want to risk it... And lose him forever" Khushi said

"You actually didn't know what he was doing all that for?" Anjali asked

"No... Or you would've been the first person to know. I would've told you myself. Di I never meant to ... Keep you uninformed... I'm very sorry!" Khushi said

"Khushiji... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have misunderstood you" Anjali apologized

"At least, the misunderstanding cleared" Khushi said and hugged Anjali who hugged her back

"Khushiji... But why would he ask you to marry him? Surely now that he's fine with you he must have told you" Anjali asked

"Di... I don't think I can tell you that. But I'm sure you'll find out soon. I'll make sure you do!" Khushi said

"But... Khushi" Anjali tried pressing the matter

"I'm sorry Di! But even if I tell you, You'll not trust me" Khushi reasoned

"But I'll find out" She said

"Very Very soon" Khushi assured

"I hope so... Anyway Khushi ji... You must be getting late" Anjali said

"Yeah, I'll leave. Bye Di, Take care" Khushi said