Strangers Part 24 Khushi gulped the Lassi taking her own sweet time. She loved it thoroughly. She didnt even care Arnavji was watching her, to be more honest, admiring her all the time while she had her lunch with him. He didnt eat a morsel even though she had offered him that twice from her plate. The lassi remains had formed a moustache on Khushi which she had not realised at the moment. Khushi: Umm.. THis is the best Lassi I ever had in all these years. Aap bhi try kijiye naa Arnavji. Acchi hai. Arnav smiled and stretched his finger towards her face to wipe off that mustache. Her eyes widened as she moved back before he could touch her. Khushi: Ar.. nav.. ji? Yeh aap.. Arnav pulled her towards him and softly wiped off the mustache from above her lips. He did it with so much care and affection as if she was some glass doll which can break with a little force. ¨Dhak Dhak.. Dhak Dhak.. Dhak Dhak..¨ Was it her heart beating so louder? Cant be. She kept looking in his eyes as he wiped the lassi..She had to speak something to make this moment comfortable unlike what it was now. But no words could make it through her throat. What was wrong with her? THis never happened before then why now? Arnavs situation was almost similar to that of Khushis. Their stance was broke by the voice of the owner of this Dhaba and his wife. Dhaaba Owner: The lassi has been wiped off Beta. Aur kitna pochogey ? Khushi and Arnav both became conscious. She moved back and he too unwillingly drew his finger off her. Owners Wife: Lagta hai naya naya Pyaar hai. Aap bhi naa. Bachon ko disturb kar diya.. The couple chuckled whereas Arnav and Khushi controlled their embarrassment. Arnav removed his wallet to make the payment but the Owner stopped him from paying. Owner: Beta.. Hum pyaar karne waalo se paise nahi lete.. Arnav : Not again.. Yahan sab ko ho kya gaya hai. Jis truck se lift li, uske driver ne bhi paise nahi liye.. Aur ab aap bhi? Owner patted his back. Owner: Beta.. Humare bank accounts bhare ho yeah naa ho.. Par yahan ke logo ke dil mein pyaar kut kut ke bhara hai. Arnav (Looking sternly at the owner): Pyaar se pet nahi bharta Owner: Aur paiso se dil nahi bharta.. !! He had a point. Khushi stood up.. Khushi: Uncleji... our car broke down. Where can we get some mode of transportation to go towards the lake? Owner: Bitiya.. there is a bus stop some half km away from here. Khushi thanked the owner and his wife and started walking. Arnav followed her. Arnav: Lake? I hope you dont wish to drown me there.. Khushi: If you stop proving how much important money is to other people, I can change my plan of drowning you Arnavji.. Arnav: Whatever I said.. I mean it.. No one can survive without money.. Khushi: And neither without Love. Arnav: I do. I survive without LOVE.. Khushi (Stopped at the bus stop): You mean no one loves you ? You think so? Arnav: I believe so. And I dont feel wrong about it. I am happy like this. Khushi: Haww.. Your Mother loves you and so does your father. Its their love which has survived you until now. Arnav: I am just a responsibility for them.. If they would have loved me, then they would have been together.. For my sake. Khushi gave up.. She knew making Arnav Singh Raizada understand the language of love is not just difficult but impossible too. The road was lonely. Suddenly a jeep stopped before them which had 4 tall and sturdy men sitting in it. Khushi quickly recognised one of them and held Arnavs arm in fear. The man got down from the jeep grinning at Khushi. Arnav became conscious and pushed the man in anger. Arnav: Stop staring at her and get lost..!! The man stumbled but soon he recovered from his fall and came forward again. The other 3 men got down the car too. Man: Send this girl with us.. We will leave.. Otherwise..!! Arnav was hell angry.. He clutched that mans collar and looked dangerously in his eyes. Arnav: Khushi ko haath lagaane ke baarein mein sochna bhi mat.. !! Warna tum chaaro yahan se zinda nahi jaa sakoge.. Before Khushi could stop him from doing anything further, he punched the man hard on his face, making his nose bleed. The other 3 men got alert and the fight started. Khushi was very much scared. She knew why these men are here and she cannot let them hurt Arnavji because of her. She picked a long rod from the corner of the road and beat one of the goon but inturn was caught by the goon who took her aside and kept holding her arm so that she doesnt run away. All they wanted now was to get rid of this Arnav Singh Raizada who was coming in their way. Khushi shouted for help but there was hardly anyone who could hear her voice. Arnav was handling these goons very well . He had almost made their heads bleed but suddenly one of them picked the same rod which Khushi had chosen and hit Arnavs head from behind. Arnavvvv jiiii , Khushi screamed aloud seeing Arnav collapsing on the floor yet keeping his eyes open and extending his arm to reach Khushi. He cannot let them take her. Her voice had alarmed the people in the Dhaba who immediately came to their help. The goons fled away and Khushi rushed to Arnavji. The moment she caught his hand and started checking his wound, he finally closed his eyes getting unconscious. ************ The next 2 hours were not easy for Khushi who with the help of the Dhaba people had managed to get Arnavji rested in a room and was doing everything to get him back to consciousness. The Doctor was called and he treated Arnavs wound on the head. Luckily the wound was not internal otherwise this kind of injury might also need a surgery. Khushi was restless. She was cursing herself for making him land in this situation. The Dhaba owner and his wife had offered them a lot of support. She was thankful to them but as of now, all she wanted was that Arnavji should regain his consciousness. She had not informed anything about this to their family. But if things get worse, which she hoped should not, then she will call them. After an hour more, Arnav finally started opening his eyes slowly . He felt an intense pain in his head and tried to touch his wound when suddenly Khushi came and caught his arm. Khushi: Arnavji.. Sambhaliye. She helped him sit on the bed though he was not willing to take her help. But suddenly he remembered what was the reason for all this. The goons.. the fight .. he remembered everything.. He forgot his pain in an instance and cuaght her arms .. Arnav: Khushi you okay? Did you get hurt? He started scanning her arms and face to see if she was wounded too just like him. She stopped him from taking this extra effort. Khushi: Arnavji.. Nothing has happened to me. I am absolutely fine.. Jaggu didnt hurt me.. The moment she said this, Arnav kept looking at her in surprise.. Arnav: Jaggu? You .. you knew who they are? Khushi noded in affirmation. Khushi: Yes. I knew one of those 4 men. He works for that Nawab and I am sure he followed us only to pick me again and take me back to that old man.(She angrily muttered) Arnav fisted his fingers .. He just wished to kill that man who wanted to make Khushi his 7th wife. !! Khushi: Yeh sab humaari wajah se hua hai Arnavji.. I am sorry.. I shouldnt have made this plan of taking you at this place. I didnt realise these people will follow us and hurt you.. Tears formed in her eyes. He wanted to wipe them off but something stopped him.. Khushi: I was so scared seeing them hitting you. I .. I can never forgive myself Arnavji.. Never.. Arnav Cupped her face.. He could no more see her shedding tears for him and feeling guilty for what happened. Arnav: Dont be sorry.. It was not because of you.. Such people can follow us anywhere .. I took it lightly. I knew that Nawab is behind you for marriage. I should not have planned this outing.!! ¨Dhak Dhak.. Dhak Dhak.. Dhak Dhak..¨ The Dhak Dhaks re-started in their hearts. Each of them trying to understand why their heart beats so frantically when they are with each other. The reply was very straight forward only if they wished to accept it. The door was knocked. Khushi tried getting up but he kept holding her hand. Arnav: Its fine..! Relax Khushi.. The Dhaba owners wife came inside with the food and smiled at Arnav and Khushi. Aunty: How are you feeling now Beta? Arnav: Better. Aunty: Its all your fiancees prayers and efforts that you are fine now. Since the time you collapsed, she didnt stop crying. She was so much worried for you. Arnav looked at Khushi who tried hiding her face from him. She turned around to pour some water in the glass. The aunty kept the food on the bed. Aunty: You both eat. I have sent my husband to get medicines for you. You both can stay here tonight until you feel good.And dont worry about the car. We have sent our mechanic to get your car serviced. So it will be ready by tomorrow morning. Khushi: Thanks Auntyji. Aunty: (caressing KHushis face): Stop thanking me and feed him. Go. I will see you later. The Aunty left whereas Arnav kept staring at the care Khushi was displaying for him. He had never felt anyone showing so much of concern for him. Not even his mother. Khushi dipped the roti piece in the dal and brought it towards his lips. He kept staring her. Khushi: Arnavji.. Now dont make me open your mouth forcibly like a mother does to feed her naughty child.. Chaliye... Muh kholiye.. Arnav opened his mouth and ate the morsel she just fed him. He was too emotional now. Arnav: When I used to fall sick in my childhood, I always missed this pampering Khushi. Maa was busy in establishing our business and Dad, he was in London working and earning his living. I felt cursed sometimes. I had a bunch of people to love me but I never got that affection from anyone. Everyone just kept imposing their responsibilities on me.. Even after having parents, I felt like orphan everyday. Khushi quickly placed her palms on his mouth not allowing him to speak further. Khushi: Never say that again Arnavji. Having parents is the biggest and priceless gift from Devi Maiyaa which not every child gets. I know what it is being an Orphan. I am not defending your family. They wronged you but please never say they dont deserve you. Every person has to face the ups and downs in his life. You have faced your downs and now its time you get all happiness you deserve. !! I have seen a glimpse of love in your mother and fathers eyes even now. I still have a hope they can reconcile and forget the hatred between them. Arnav (moving her hand away): Its impossible Khushi. They dont love each other .In fact they never did. Khushi: They fought with their families just to get married to each other. That was their love. And you.. you took birth only because of their love Arnavji.. I believe they still love each other but their big fat egos are restricting them from confronting. She kept feeding Arnav who had no say on this matter anymore. He did not know if this can ever happen. His mom and dad will they ever unite? But apart from all these questions in his mind, he had some more doubts to clarify. Khushi washed her hands.. Arnav: Whom had you gone to meet the other day Khushi? Khushi froze..She just didnt understand if this was the right time she should tell him about it. She turned around .. He was still watching her and by the look of his she realised he will not let her be quiet today. Arnav: Khushi stop hiding things from me. I have never asked you what your past is because tab zaroorat nahi thi. But today, I want to know everything about you.. Kaun ho tum? Kahan thi tum ab tak? Why did you come to Delhi? Khushi gulped down her thoughts because she did not knew if she can tell him everything about her or not. Its not that she doesnt trust him but ..There were still some fear within her which she cannot share with anyone.. To be Continued..
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 13:09:50 +0000
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