Part 3

Khushi bid bye to her in-laws and came out with Arnav. She sat inside the car and kept silence all the way to her Mayka. She sensed that they were traveling in the wrong way.

Khushi: Where are you going?

Arnav: To the place, where you want to go.

Khushi: But this is not a way to my Mayka.

Arnav: Really? I always use this way to reach your home.

Khushi: But it's very long route.

Arnav: Ohhh( he said plainly without any expression)

Khushi(irritatingly): You don't even know the straight way to my mayka?

Arnav stopped the car in the side of the road and sat facing her after unbuckling his seat belt.

Arnav(smirking): I don't know that "my wife speaks this much". I'm glad that at least you spoke now. (Khushi was stunned) Have you ever heard that any Bride sleeping before the Groom entering into the room on their first night? Do you know how LENGTHY our first night was? Do you have any idea when did I sleep? Now you are bothering for an extra thirty minutes to your Mayka? Where did your concern gone when you slept snoring on the precious night of our life? (he showed extreme huskiness in his tone while asking this)

Khushi was getting embarrassed by his talks and Arnav noticed it also.

Arnav: Hope today you won't repeat the same. (pause) Don't worry we will just talk, that's all. (he whispered when he said that)

Arnav admired her act smilingly who was rolling her bangles in nervousness looking down.

Arnav: Khushi... Look at me. (she turned her face towards him and next moment again looked down.) Khushi.... I won't leave this place until you ask to start the car looking at me.

Khushi (looked at him pleadingly): Please start.

Arnav smirked and started the car, took "U" turn and drove through his in-laws.

When they reached GH, Khushi got down from the car, not get down she almost jumped from the car taking gifts which were given by Ratna to her Mayka people and rushed inside. Arnav's jaw dropped seeing her like that. Was he overreacting?

GH

Khushi entered inside the home and rushed to her mother for a hug as if she didn't see her mother from ages. Garima reciprocated it.

"Won't you guys allow me in the hug?" they smiled seeing Anjali standing there. Khushi dragged her for a group hug and the trio was delighted in it.

Khushi: How can I leave my Bhabi just like that?

Anjali: How are you "my dear new bride?".(pause) how many damages did you get last night? ( she askedWhispering)

Khushi's jaw dropped widely. Seeing Khushi's expression Anjali got alarmed that "what will be next". She started running and Khushi started chasing her. Garima laughed happily looking at them. In the next moment they got rooted at the place hearing Shashi's voice.

Shashi: when did you come Khushi?

Khushi (looking at Garima): Mamma, Ratna aunty gave this for you.

She handed over the bags and went to the kitchen ignoring Shashi's question followed by Anjali.

Shashi: Ask her that until when she won't speak to me? (he asked sternly)

Garima bowed down and went inside the kitchen.

Garima: Khushi please stop doing this beta. Forget everything. I myself am ok with that then why are you bothering yourself?

Khushi: I can't Mumma. I will never.

Anjali: Khushi relax. Now you have your own family. Please concentrate on them. Don't stress yourself. Don't think about us. We are used to it. But you are entered into a new phase of life. Your husband also has many dreams about your relationship. Don't deceive him.

Khushi looked at her with surprise. How did she know?

Anjali: It's not a big deal Khushi. Anyone can say it easily who knows about your past life thoroughly. But it's not right Khushi. Please don't tie unrelated things.

Garima: She is correct Khushi. This is your life. You should be more careful, because not all men are the same. (Composing herself) Ok fine tell me, how are your In-laws?

Khushi: They look very sweet Mom.

Anjali(nudging Khushi): Then what about your "MR"?

Khushi remembered Arnav and his mischievous smile. She gulped hard. That's when they heard Shyam calling Anjali.

Shyam: Anjali (he stopped seeing Khushi and again looking at Anjali) Where is my breakfast?

Anjali: It is there on the dining table. Won't you greet your sister?

Shyam: If she didn't even ready to talk to Dad then how could she talk to me? ( he said looking at Khushi who stood as if there is no one called Shyam) See, she is not even looking at me. (he said without repentance)

Anjali and Garima passed a worried look. Shashi and Shyam went to the office as there was no use to staying at home. After they left, it was a women empire. Khushi enjoyed her day with Garima and Anjali. Eating, chitchatting, teasing and also sleeping in her mother's lap.

Evening at RM

Arnav chuckled seeing his mother smiling looking at the Milk which was kept on the stove to get boiled.

Arnav: What's the matter Mom, you are smiling alone.

Ratna: I'm thinking about my Bahu.

Arnav(sighed): You too?

Ratna(chuckled): Looks like, someone is missing his wife badly who didn't even want to get married?

Arnav: Maybe.

Ratna(hitting him on his shoulder): Ego Singh Raizada. Your CROWN won't fall down if you agree openly.

Arnav: Ok baba, I agree. I'm missing your Bahu. Tell me what you were thinking about her?

Ratna: She is just like this MILK, from in and out, flawless.

Arnav(teasingly): Mom you are ruining Mother in law's role.

Ratna(frowning): means?

Arnav(suppressing his smile): You should get jealous seeing your son's love for your Bahu. You should get angry on her without any reason instead of praising her.

Ratna(Faking her anger): Oh really then think me as your mother in law. I will ask Khushi to stay at her mayka for one week.

Arnav(shocking): What? You are my mother in law and Khushi is your Daughter?

Ratna: She is more than that.

Arnav: Why so?

Ratna: Because she is the one who will take care of my child for her whole life. I should be thankful to her Chotte.

Arnav(hugging her): if every mother in the world thinks like this than half of the problems won't occur Mom. You are really great.

Ratna: stop buttering me, go and bring my Bahu back.

Arnav: love you, Mom. He kissed her and rushed outside while Ratna admired her son smilingly.

GP

Guptas heard a calling bell and Anjali opened it and smiled at the person. Khushi's face drained seeing Arnav who was here to take her back. Her eyes literally tear up and Arnav noticed it too.

Arnav: Bye aunty.

Saying that he turned to leave and Garima stopped him.

Garima: Damatji what happened?

Arnav: I came here to take my wife back but after watching her face I changed my mind. I can't handle a CRY BABY who wants her mother. He said making his face.

Garima and Anjali chuckled at his comment and they really pleased with his sweet gesture. Arnav entered inside smilingly looking at his wife.

Anjali: I will bring coffee...

Arnav(cutting her): No, please. It's ok. Khushi are you ready or another crying segment left? (Khushi nodded no bowing her head) Hope You took good rest to implement our deal. (Khushi lifted her head and looked at him like "WHICH DEAL?") The one which we discussed today morning on the way.....

Khushi's eyes popped out thinking, "Is he trying to complaint about my fast sleep?" She just wanted to stop.

Khushi(nervously): I will bring my bag.

Arnav: shall I help you?

Khushi(panicking): No, no.. I will manage.

she rushed to her room to pick her stuff which was waiting already packed.

Garima: Damatji, Please forgive her if she does anything wrong and..

Arnav(cutting her): Khushi is my responsibility. You no need to bother. She will be happy. Don't worry.

Garima and Anjali were overwhelmed hearing this. Khushi came out of the room taking her stuff. Arnav saw her and he started again his teasing.

Arnav( looking at Garima): Oh you are asking about our deal? It was about our last...

Before he said anything, Khushi dropped her bag and closed his mouth with her palm with her widely opened eyes. Garima and Anjali were stunned seeing Khushi's action. She removed her hand looking at him pleadingly.

Arnav(looking at Garima with smile): She doesn't want our secret coming out, hai na Khushi?

Khushi(looking at him): Shall we go?

Arnav: Won't aunty feel bad if you leave your home hurriedly. (he asked suppressing his smile while Khushi rolled her eyes)

Khushi hurriedly hugged Garima and Anjali one by one and left to the car. Garima and Anjali stood there with unbelievable stare while Arnav followed Khushi smilingly.

To be continued.....