BOUNDED BY THE WOUNDED ( Completed)
39 Keep your Door Open
Part 39 (long update)
Khushi's check-up was done. Only scanning is left. She was waiting out of ultra-scanning room with Ratna, drinking enough water, one hour prior. Ratna got a call from Manorama. She attended it.
Ratna: Tell me Mano...
Mano: Jeeji, Payal's parent is coming to RM to talk about the marriage date with you. They will be there any time. Please fix it behalf of me.
Ratna: What...? Oh my God... I'm in Hospital.
Mano: When will you go back?
Ratna: We are waiting for Khushi's scan. It will take one hour at least.
Mano: Ohh God... They already started Jeeji.
Ratna: I will ask Arvind to go home and I will go as much as possible.
Mano: Ok jeeji.
Ratna sensed Monarama's lowered tone. She disconnected the call.
Khushi: What's the matter Amma?
Ratna: Payal's parents are coming to RM to fix Marriage date.
Khushi (excitedly): That's so great...
Ratna: There is no one in RM.
Khushi: Amma, You just go and treat them. Or else they will feel bad.
Ratna: But how could I go leaving you here?
Khushi: It's ok Amma. I will be fine here. You just send the car back.
Ratna thought something for a while.
Ratna: You are right. They will definitely feel bad if I'm not at home. I will send the car.
Khushi: Ok....
Ratna left the Hospital while dialling Arnav, leaving guards with Khushi. Within few minutes, Khushi was called inside. When she came out finishing her Scanning, she got stuck seeing Arnav waiting for her. She stood, looking at somewhere.
Arnav: Guards told me that Mom left to RM. So I came....
Khushi started heading towards the exit, not talking to him. Arnav followed her looking here and there cautiously. Khushi sat inside the car and Arnav started it. Arnav saw her watching outside.
Arnav: Khushi....
Without turning her head, Khushi looked at him from corner of her eyes. Her eyes got stuck on his wrist as Arnav was wearing HER watch which she gifted on his birthday. She remembered there conversation.
"{Khushi: Will you do me a favor?
Arnav: Order me.
Khushi: you are using the watch which was given by me...
Arnav: Regularly...
Khushi: Don't do that.
Arnav (confusingly): But why?
Khushi: Use it when you really want to be with me. I mean, after our college got over.
Arnav: I didn't get you Khushi...
Khushi: Think of marrying me whenever you see the watch.
Arnav: I think of marrying you every time no matter either if I wear the watch or not. That's the only thing which is in my mind. But what if I wear it regularly?
Khushi (hesitatingly): It may break if you use it regularly because it's low quality watch. Please use it only when you miss me. (She pleaded)
Arnav: I have been missing you until you come to me... forever.}
She gulped.
Arnav: I know you are angry with me and you are not wrong. I had done wrong. But I was never wrong to you. You have chosen us over your parents. That's what you Khushi. (Khushi closed her eyes.) That's what your love for me. Thank you for choosing us over your parents. I might have done few mistakes. But I never wanted to hurt you. I had no choice... I was forced to do that. Because I can't miss you Khushi...
Neither Khushi looked at him nor did she stop him from talking which made him happy. Though she is angry with him she wanted him to give exact reason for his acts and she is waiting for him to do that.
They reached RM. She got down from the car and went inside. As she didn't expect, Payal rushed to her shouting "Khushiiiiiii" and hugged her as tight as possible. Of course Khushi reciprocated it.
Khushi touched Payal's mother Koyal and father Vikram Sharma's feet.
Koyal: How are you Khushi?
Khushi: I'm so fine aunty.
Vikram: Your friend is going to be with you forever.
Khushi nodded yes.
Koyal: Payal was so happy hearing about your marriage. (Khushi looked at Arnav who was already observing her expression. ) She always wanted your happiness. At last, you got your love as you wished.
Khushi nodded yes plastering a smile whereas Ratna felt so good. She looked at her son who was also in the same state.
Vikram: We have fixed Akash and Payal's wedding date. It's exactly tenth day from today.
Khushi became so happy hearing that.
Koyal: yes beta. You know that my sister's serious condition. Hope you will help Payal in marriage preparations.
Khushi: sure aunty.
Payal: Ok guys, Please excuse us... I have a lot to talk to Khushi. (she clutched Khushi's hand) Let's go.
She dragged Khushi with her towards Arnav's room. Khushi stopped her and pulled her inside the Guest room. Payal ran her eyes all over the room pretending like she was confused.
Payal: Khushi... why are you staying here?
She asked her like she didn't know anything. Though Akash told her everything she wanted to hear Khushi's side. Because, it won't be good to come to conclusion hearing one side statement.
Payal: Tell me Khushi...
Khushi cried hugging Payal.
Khushi: I can't understand anything Payal. I can't believe that Arnav betrayed me. He can't do that to me but circumstance are against him. I know Raizadas and Guptas are rivals. I know Arnav hates my father. Doing something against Guptas are acceptable. Because it's business. But why he hid my identity from his parents, when Amma and Papa are already accepted me as their Bahu? What's the problem in revealing that who I'm? Why Payal? And adding to it, he forced me to marriage keeping Rishi in Gun point. What's all this Payal? I can't believe Arnav could do all this. Do you know, how rude he was when he doing that?
Payal (caressing her back): Khushi... I know you and you know me. I always stood by your side and I will do that forever, no matter what. I would like to say only one thing Khushi. "Hiding the truth" from his parents might be wrong but, I think he had a valid reason to do so. Before accepting your proposal, what he asked you?
Khushi looked at her said nothing.
Payal: "Are you ready to come to me if your father doesn't agree for our marriage?" remember?
Khsuhi nodded yes.
Payal: He even told us once that, "he will marry you even you are not fine with that". He was very clear from the begging. And I knew, he will go any extent to do that and he did that. Think about it Khushi.
Payal's phone started ringing. She attended it.
Payal: Yes mom... ok.. we are coming. (while cutting the call) Aman is here. Ratna aunty is calling us downstairs.
Khushi nodded yes and came down with Payal. They saw Aman and Akash were sitting in the living room. Payal got excited seeing Akash.
Payal: Akash.... When did you come?
Akash: just now.
Aman: How are you Payal?
Payal: doing great.
Aman(hesitating): How are you Khushi?
Khushi nodded OK...
Koyal: Arrey... what are you asking...? After all she is with her Arnav.... At last, her dream came true.
Khushi smiled voluntarily.
Ratna (excitedly): How do you know about her dream?
Koyal: Don't ask me that Ratnaji... payal always talks about Khushi and Arnav. She never gets bored of them.
Vikram: My daughter was not wrong. They really look made for each other.
Ratna felt like she was flying. She thanked Payal's parents inwardly.
Koyal: Akash Beta, when Manoramaji is coming?
Akash: she wants to give surprise to her sister. (he chuckled) So she didn't say anything recording.
Koyal: You mean, she will be here anytime?
Akash: Exactly...
Khushi became nervous. What will Akash's mother think seeing her staying at guest room? Didn't Payal said that "Manorama is not like Ratna?" Khushi didn't know that Ratna already shared everything to Manorama, which were happening in RM. Ratna sensed her nervousness and she knew why.
Ratna: Oh my God, this Manorama... she is always like this. If she planned something, she will make it for sure.
Vikram: Do one thing Ratnaji, be prepared and surprise her in return...
Aman: Good idea aunty...
Aman dragged Ratna's concentration.
Ratna: How is your work, YOUNG TEAM Leader?
Aman(chuckled): It's little hectic aunty.
Ratna: you are a very good friend Aman, in your hectic schedule, you got time for your friends...
Aman: of course aunty...
Akash: Not only that Badima, he has been arranging a party for us after our wedding.
Aman: Yah... I will invite them officially.
Ratna: That's great. Go ahead. I will help Khushi and payal to get ready for the party as Payal will be here as our Bahu..
Payal: You are right aunty.
Koyal: What a great Mother-in-law. You both are so lucky guys...
Vikram: Yah... you are right.
Khushi smiled at Ratna feeling proud.
Koyal: Ok Ratnaji. We are leaving.
Ratna nodded ok and Payal and her parents left RM. Akash accompanied them with Aman. Arnav went back to AR as he came leaving everything as it is. Khushi sat beside Ratna.
Khushi: Amma, what are you thinking?
Ratna: Nothing beta, I just...
Khushi: Thinking about Massi... Right?
Ratna was silent.
Khushi: I have decided something Amma.
Ratna looked at her curiously.
Khushi: ohhh I... I'm shifting to Arnav's room.
Ratna's happiness had no boundary....
Khushi: I don't want anyone mock at you.
Ratna: Just because people mock at us, I don't want to put you in trouble.
Khushi: I will manage Amma... I'm shifting to his room doesn't mean he is forgiven.
Ratna smiled inwardly. Isn't it enough of now? Will not Arnav take care of remaining?
Ratna: That's what I want to say. You don't have to forgive him. He should work hard to get it. But... it will be very hard for you to stay with him in the same room. Now, you know nothing that what he is going through. But if you stay with him, you have to witness his suffering that how he is repenting for his deeds. He will try to talk to you. He will try to prove him right. You will also feel bad seeing him in pain. After all you love him so much. That's what makes me worried.
Khushi got bewildered about Ratna's stance. Is Arnav in pain? Is Arnav suffering from her separation? What he is going through? Will she feel bad seeing him in pain? Ratna shook Khushi's confident a little. Of course Khushi also knew it that it will be a challenge for her to stay with Arnav. But she badly need that. Yes, she want to see, what he is going through. Khushi stood.
Ratna: Where are you going?
Khushi: To shift my things to Arnav's room.
Ratna: I will help you.
Khushi: No Amma. I can manage.
Ratna: Arrey, what will I do here? Let's go.
Ratna held her hand and they strode to the guest room. They arranged all her things in bags. Ratna called HP and asked him to keep them in Arnav's room. HP nodded happily and lifted them in his hands. Ratna and Khushi followed him. Khushi stood at the entrance of Arnav's room, thinking about their beautiful moments which happened in that room.
Ratna: What happened Khushi?
Khushi: Nothing Amma...
Ratna pulled her inside. Khushi got stuck seeing her HALF-WALL SIZE pic on the wall. Her eyes brimmed instantly whereas Ratna smiled inwardly. Ratna adjusted Arnav's closet and made space for Khushi's things. She arranged Khushi's things in it.
Khushi was so embarrassed. This is the same room, she wanted to be with Arnav... she was so curious to come here once. How will she be with Arnav in the same room without talking to him? Her nervousness raised in to no limit.
Ratna's happiness crossed the blue planet. She thought about Arnav. What will be his reaction seeing Khushi in his room? How will he feel when he sees Khushi's things in HIS closet? She couldn't control her curiosity.
They heard Arnav's car sound....
Khushi (panicking): Amma, my head is aching.
Ratna folded her lips to control her smile.
Ratna (composing herself): You just lie down on the bed and take rest. You will be alright.
Khushi (stammering): No no Amma, I want coffee.
Ratna: Ok. I will bring. You just wait here.
Khushi: No Amma, I prepare for both of us.
Saying she rushed out not to wait for Ratna. Ratna chuckled seeing her.
Ratna (self-talk): Ohh my Khushi baby. However you will come here only. Chotte's room became your room too and it will remain... forever.
Khushi headed towards the Kitchen. Seeing her descending stairs, Arnav stood for a while to get her glance as she won't come in front of him, once she went to her room.
He headed to his room after Khushi went to the Kitchen. He smiled seeing Ratna coming. Without saying anything, she sang...
Ratna: Darwaaza kula rakna... (keep your doors open)
Aayenge tere sajna... (your beloved is coming)...
She winked at him, making him frown. He thought about the missed LINE in Ratna's song, leaving the message, which she conveyed through the song. She chuckled seeing his expression and went to kitchen.
Arnav went to his room while removing his coat. He threw the coat on the bed and sat on the recliner. He was fed-up. He felt so helpless that he couldn't even look at her face even though she is in the same house. It's understandable if she is not talking to him. But not getting her sight, being in the same house, is hell damn it....
His mobile shrieked. It was Aman.
Arnav: Yes Aman...
Aman (sadly): Isn't Khushi talking to you?
Arnav (with same sadness): No yaar...
Aman: why are you quiet? You have to make moves.
Arnav: How could I, if she stays in guest room? She is not even comes in front of me.
Aman: What the hell?
Arnav: Yes...It really feels like hell.
Aman: Go and take her to your room.
Arnav: Do you think, I'm not capable of doing that? How long it will take me to pick her up here? (pause) I already had done wrong. I don't want to do anything which she doesn't like. I just want her forgiveness. Nothing else.
Aman(sighing): But, "waiting" won't help you to solve the problem. You have to solve it.
Arnav: I will...
Aman: I'm here, if you want.
Arnav: I know.
Aman: Take care.
Arnav: Yhaa....
He hung the call and went to the closet to remove his casual dress.
To be continued.....
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Sweet Surprise
Throwing the phone on the bed, Arnav opened the closet and extended his hand to pick his dress. His hand stayed in the middle, seeing Khushi's dress in the closet. Frowning in confusion, he squeezed his eyes. He opened the closet wide open and saw her stuffs were being arranged neatly. He touched her clothes slowly, thinking that, it may get vanish. But nope. It was still there. Running his eyes on her stuffs, he took back step couldn't understand anything. How it's possible? He stood like a statue, looking at the closet.
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