Part 21

Garima and Anjali were disappointed about Khushi's decision of leaving GH. They have no choice. They know very well that Khushi won't change her mind easily.

Arnav: I'm sorry aunty. I will try to make it another time.

Garima: It's ok beta. I just want my Khushi to be happy that's all.

Arnav observed Khushi's uneasiness on her mother's statement.

Arnav: She will be happy (pause) with me.... always... right Khushi? (he asked with sharp gaze which really stabbed her heart)

Khushi supposed to change the topic..

Arnav: Your mother is waiting to hear your . (he purposely asked her but this time definitely not to tease her)

Khushi: My mom, herself will see that. Right Mom?

Garima: I want to see your happy life with Damadji Khushi. Nothing else. My LIFE lies in your HAPPY LIFE. Hope you understand.

Khushi glared at Arnav like "Are you happy now?"

Arnav responded to her gesture by raising his eyebrows It looked dangerous. She could face his teasing or flirting side but this seriousness on his face was really something which makes her feel horrified. She left the place hurriedly to avoid further fuss.

RM

Ratna was happy to see them back though she was not so happy about the happenings of GH which was told by Arnav. But she didn't show it to Khushi.

Ratna: Khushi, you came back so early? I thought you would extend your stay at your Mayka?

Arnav: she would have extended if I had not gone there. Right?

He asked her smirking, remembering her plan of extending her stay at her mayka. Khushi didn't say anything. What could she say? but Arnav himself came for her help.

Arnav: Guptas are having their back to back functions to attend. They are reluctant to do it because of our stay. So Khushi didn't want to bother them. Hai na Khushi?

Ratna smirked at her son. He is brilliant. He was the one who voluntarily dragged his wife into trouble and he handed his hand for her help as if he had done anything.

Khushi was not in the mood as her plan was not worked. She hugged Ratna as usual and went to her room.

The events which were happened at GH disturbed Khushi deeply. Be it about Shyam or Arnav. She felt like, she lost her fighting spirit towards her husband. Didn't know why, she feels like her mind was numb. Her action against Arnav was changed after their visit to GH. Not that she accepted him wholly. She just stopped countering him. She was not clear about her own self.

She liked his companionship. She started liking his actions. She wanted to be with him. But she couldn't realize that this is what called LOVE.

Khushi fitted well in the role of AR. She proved that she was here not just because she is Mrs.ASR but she deserves the post. Everyone agreed it within a few days of her joining. Arnav also was confident about her ability and he made her as head designer of new squad. They would handle AR's new project. At first, Khushi was nervous and hesitant. Arvind and Ratna made their Bhahu confident. At last Khushi accepted the offer.

She was busy in the upcoming project which was assigned for her. She was running between her cabin and the sketch room since morning. Arnav was in his conference for two hours. He completed his meeting and came out of the conference hall. He got confused seeing the crowd. The AR staff standing next to reception. When employees realized that ASR was here, they gave space for him to enter. That's when he saw Khushi was sitting on the floor holding her leg. Her eyes were teary. La was sitting beside her and examining her ankle. Arnav got panic and rushed to her. His one look was enough for LA to take two steps back. In no time he scooped Khushi in his arms making every jaw drop. They went like statue seeing this side of their KADOOS BOSS. Arnav started marching towards his cabin casually. Khushi clutched his collar for support.

Khushi(whispering): Everyone is watching us.

Arnav(in the same tone): Why are you watching them when I'm here to watch?

Khushi(sighed): Do you always keep the answer at the tip of your tongue?

Arnav(smirking): What to do? Poor me, I'm having that kind of wife who will not stop questioning me even when she gets hurt. And if I stop answering then my wife will swallow me in one go.

Khushi: Poor and you? She rolled her eyes.

They arrived in his cabin that's when Aman asked.....

Aman: ASR, shall I Call the Doctor?

Arnav: I will say if needed.

He entered inside with Khushi.

Khushi: what do you mean by "if needed?"

He made her sit on the couch. He kneeled down in front of her. He took her foot and kept it on his thigh.

Khushi shocked to the core. What a MAN he is? Doesn't he have any EGO on his damn head? What a great position he is having in the society... What a big name ASR is... What people will think of him if they see this scene? She remembered his statement, "I don't have EGO. You should have understood when I'm shamelessly behind you. EGO won't let me do so, if I had". Her stance got break by his voice. He finished examining.

Arnav(worriedly): It's a sprain. If you want to get rid of your pain in a minute then I will treat you. Or if you want to go to the doctor then you should ready to bear the pain for some days. What say? Will you go to the doctor?

She nodded no. She wanted to see what he could do to take her pain away.

Arnav: It will hurt you.(pause) little. will you tolerate?

She nodded her head yes. It brought a smile on Arnav's face. The next minute his consciousness went back to her ankle. Khushi was watching him wondering. He is a RARITY. He is doing things which no one could think.

Very very carefully he twisted her ankle looking at her facial expression who was staring at him not feeling her pain.

He was amazed and he twisted it on the opposite side. Still, she was the same. He raised his eyebrows chuckling. He scratched her foot by his index finger and she tried to pull her leg feeling tickling sensation. He gripped it and asked by raising his eyebrows like "what?". She bowed down and again pulled her leg.

Arnav: Why are you trying to pull off when you very well know I won't leave? (He asked in the meaning, hinting her about their divorce)

Khushi: It's not looking good that ASR is holding his wife's feet.

Arnav(smirking): There is no husband in the world who doesn't touch his wife's feet. (pause) especially....

Khushi(hurriedly): Stop. I said stop.

Arnav(controlling his smile): You became very smart Khushi. You are catching my point before I'm uttering it.

Khushi lowered her gaze.

Arnav: It's my rights and I like doing it. Don't you like it?

"LIKE?" Damn she was clean bold already, but Khushi and give-up easily? No way.

Khushi(not giving up): Why should I like it?

Arnav: Why I'm thinking that you are highly disturbed?

Khushi(stammering): Nothing like that.

Arnav(smirking): Oh really? Then say it looking at me.

Khushi looked at his smiling face. Nothing came out of her throat.

Arnav: Are you ok?

Khushi: I can say only after you leave my feet.

Arnav(without leaving): Is it so nice to be in my touch that you didn't even feel the pain?

Khushi was speechless.

Khushi: It was not so painful from the beginning.(she lied)

Arnav(chuckled): Oh.. Then why were your eyes teary? Did you get emotion seeing your lovable husband in front of you? He teased.

Khushi(holding her head): I have a lot of work to complete. Let me go.

Arnav(standing): Ok. Don't run here and there. Do it slowly. He said touching her cheek.

Why it feels so admirable whenever he shows concern?

Arnav: Khushi what happen to you? You seem so lost?

She nodded no and stood. She sensed no pain in her ankle. She rotated it for confirmation and smiled.

Arnav: keep smiling. You look so beautiful while smiling.

Without saying anything she left his cabin towards the sketch room. If she stays in her cabin then she can do nothing other than stealing a glance of her husband. It will be better if she stays away from him for a while to compose herself.

To be continued....