Part 7

Arnav just wanted to confirm one thing. The girl who Shyam wanted to marry is Khushi or not. He was restless; from the time he guessed that it may be Khushi. He felt it very critical. Don't know how Anjali will react to it. She may get angry with Khushi. She may think that Khushi snatched her husband. After all, it's a woman tendency. She loves Shyam blindly. Will she accept the truth that Shyam is not worthy of her love? It's very hard because Shyam made her mind blunt by his dramas.

Arnav went to Anjali's room. He saw her thinking deeply, sitting on the bed. She didn't even notice Arnav until he shook her shoulder.

"Di..."

"Haaannnn" she jerked.

"What are you thinking?"

"About the work you gave for me" Arnav was sure, she is lying.

"ohhh..."

"Why are YOU looking tensed?"

"I think we are hurrying"

Anjali became sad. She thought Arnav is talking about the orphanage.

"Why Chotte? Why don't you want to hurry the orphanage work?"

"I'm not talking about it Di"

"Then?"

"Do you feel that Khushi is a good girl?"

Anjali frowned at him.

"What question is this Chotte? Don't you know about her?"

"How could we trust anyone easily? She worked for us. She behaved well with us. That doesn't mean she is a good girl. What if she intentionally did that to get our attention?"

"Chotte... Stop talking like this. What if she hears you blame her?"

"I'm not blaming Di... I just am asking your opinion."

"Chotte, Khushiji is a good girl. I have not seen such a girl with a kind heart and morals. She will never think of cheating on anyone, Chotte. She has a good family background. But, why do you think like this"

"I'm relieved" he sighed.

"Means?"

"People may try to fill your ears. I don't want you to get manipulated, Di"

Anjali dropped her jaw.

"Are you testing me?"

He nodded yes.

"It's obvious that people may talk rubbish if a rich man like me wants to get married to a mere middle-class girl."

"Do you think I can be manipulated?"

"No Di... but you will surely get disturbed because it's a matter of MY life"

Anjali smiled at him.

"Don't worry. I know Khushiji. She is a good girl and I won't take anyone's words seriously. Happy?"

Arnav nodded yes smilingly. He came out of Anjali's room. His blood boiled, seeing Shyam. He has not sure of him yet whether he is good or bad. The thought of him cheating Anjali itself made him wrathful. Akash and NK were noticing Arnav's facial reaction. His tightened fist told them how furious he is.

Shyam smiled at him as usual, not showing his venom.

"What's the matter Sale Sahib; you are in RM in working hours?"

Arnav said nothing and left RM. Shyam frowned at Arnav's reaction of not smiling at him. Akash and NK spared a glance.

"I'm scared Akash," NK said.

"For?"

"See, Nannav looks furious. What if he misunderstands Khushiji?"

"I also thought about that but I hope Bhai won't do it"

"How are you so sure?"

"Bhai liked Lavanya. He brought her to RM. He even fought with Nani for Lavanya many times but he never said YES to marry her no matter how hard she tried. He was not at all interested in marriage. But, he is ready to marry Khushiji. It may look simple. But... according to Bhai, it's not a simple thing. It's the biggest change in Bhai"

"Then I'm scared more...."

"Why?"

"That means, he has been growing feeling for Khushiji which he never did. What if he thinks wrong about her in the haste?"

"Let's watch his next move. We will reveal the truth if needed" Akash said sighing.

"I think it will be the best idea to sort the problem"

Akash nodded yes.

........

Anjali smiled seeing Shyam.

"Did you say anything to Sale Sahib? He looked upset"

"He will be alright" she smiled.

"Tell me what happened here?"

"What?"

"Arnav was not interested in marriage but he made Lavanya stay here. Suddenly, she went back to London saying that her father was ill. Then how did you guys suddenly get the proposal? I can't understand how Arnav agreed to marry Khushi. I don't feel anything good in that"

"Chotte agreed to marry Khushi. That's what we should think about. But why are you not feeling good about it?"

"Arnav didn't like the girl from the beginning. Then how did he agree to marry her? The man who doesn't even want to see her face is ready to marry her. Don't you feel odd? Don't we know Arnav? Did you forget, how he shouted at her for entering RM? He won't change his mind easily. I think the girl had done BLACK MAGIC on him"

Anjali widened her eyes.

"Haan, Rani Sahiba... Arnav is not a man who accepts a middle-class girl. And, what about Mami? She also accepted Payal as her Bahu."

"No, Shamji, she opposed at first"

"But she agreed at last... Do you think, Mami would agree to it easily? How do you guys are so blind?"

Anjali got stuck. She didn't know what to say.

"But... Khushiji is not a girl who could do Black Magic"

"Then, her Amma or Buaji would have done that"

"No Shamji... they are not that kind."

"I don't know why do you not understand? Why are you so blind in your brother's love? Are you fine if Arnav gets such a life partner?"

Anjali was confused. Just a few minutes ago, his brother talked about MANIPULATING her. Her brother doesn't want people to change her mind but here... her husband is doing that. But Shyam is not doing that with bad intentions because Shyam loves Raizadas. That's why he is worrying unnecessarily.

"Trust me Rani Sahiba, give me some time. I will prove them wrong"

As of now, Anjali wanted to put a full stop to this matter because she knew Guptas. Shyam himself will understand how good they are if he inquires about them.

"Ok baba... as you said"

But Shyam didn't know Arnav had already started his move to prove him wrong.

GH

Khushi rushed to the door and opened it. She got stuck, seeing Arnav standing.

"Apppp?"

"Why are you always reacting like this?"

"I didn't expect you that's why"

"Who is that SankaDevi?"

Buaji came out of the kitchen, wiping her sweating. Arnav smiled at her.

"Arnav bituva, how are you?"

"I'm fine Buaji..."

"You here? Anything important?"

"Jeejaji is back from Lucknow."

"Ohh that's great. How is he?"

"He is fine. He wants to meet Khushi and Payal. Shall I take them to RM?"

Buaji looked at Khushi and Payal.

"I will bring them back soon," Arnav said.

"Ok, Nandkishor... as you say. (looking at Khushi and Payal) Go and get ready"

They nodded yes and went to their room.

To be continued...