Part 2
Part2
Shyam got tensed seeing fire-spitting Arnav. He looked like a monster that can pounce on him at any time.
Shyam: Sale sahib...
Before he utters another word.... a strong punch fell on his stomach making his inner organs collapse. He got the next punch on his chest which made his heart stop for a few seconds. They were not just punches but thunders. Arnav punched ruthlessly In his stomach and chest again and again letting out his frustration which he suppressed in the past six months. Arnav saw, seething "mush" on the stove. He pulled Shyam's hand and dipped it in the hot "mush" making him scream. He shrieked in pain which echoed in the entire RM.
Shyam pushed Arnav and ran to the kitchen sink to put his burning palm under the running water. His eyes poured tears uncontrolled couldn't bear the pain.
Arnav came to Payal who went stony seeing Arnav's giant-hood. He gently dragged Khushi from Payal's clutch and lifted her in his arms. He started to his room taking his weightless wife with his over the weighted heart.
Shyam rushed to his room to apply for medicine on his wounded palm. Payal poured the mush in the kitchen sink with her shaky hands which was ruined by Shyam and started preparing fresh one with her thudding heart. She witnessed something she never dreamt of. She knew Arnav. Guptas hid the truth considering the consequences. But this was not on their list. Arnav's anger was not estimated. It looked like third-degree torture which usually applies to criminals.
Arnav sprinkled water on Khushi's face. She was still unconscious. He was looking at her face which was not visible due to his tears. He won't even deserve her forgiveness. Because he didn't even give her a chance to defend her side. What kind of justice is this? He extends his hand to tuck her hair but stopped, scaring to touch her. A sinner like him shouldn't touch a pure innocent soul like Khushi. Her drained face... the newly formed black circle around her eyes.... were Killed him. He remembered her words,
"I too hate you, more than you hate me. You are only deserving of hatred because you are not worthy of someone's love".
He cried gritting his teeth. He stood and strode outside with bubbling anger.
Shyam was continuously blowing on his burning hand. He trembled to see Arnav on his doorstep. In no time Arnav came inside and squeezed his wounded hand making him yell in pain. Arnav started punching him forgetting the word "mercy". Shyam was struggling to stand. He lost his energy. His throat was dry yelling and yelling.
Shyam rushed outside and saw Khushi was standing in a shocking state. She was dumb stuck about Arnav's diabolic side. But she didn't get anything until Shyam himself said to her.
Shyam: Khushiji, please save me. I agree, whatever I did was wrong. I shouldn't have lied to the sales sahib that "we were in affaire".
Khushi's eyes went wide open hearing that. Is this the reason for their contract marriage? That's why he changed suddenly like a beast on the marriage day? But how did he believe Shyam without listening to her side? She saw Arnav coming in between them spitting fire by his look.
Arnav: Don't you dare take her name in your filthy mouth. I won't mind cutting your tongue.
Saying he kicked Shyam's stomach and Shyam got hit on the pillar. Taking the chance, Arnav banged Shyam's head against the pillar making him half dead. Shyam stood leaning on the pillar clutching his stomach. He ran out of the mansion to save his precious life from beasty Arnav.
Arnav looked at Khushi who was in shock over shock. Arnav slowly approached her. He stood in front of her as she stared at him with those oval hazel eyes filled with innocence.
Arnav(with repentance): Khushi......
Khushi: Is this the reason for your contract? Didn't even you think of asking me at least once? Is this punishment for me for loving you? Is this the gift for me that I thought you and your sister shouldn't be pained?
Arnav: Khushi please listen to me once...
Khushi: Noooo. Did you listen to me? did you give me a chance?
That's when payal called Khushi.
Payal: Khushi, are you ok? If you are not ok then you can stay here.
Arnav: Payal, I think Khushi needs rest.
Khushi(cutting him): No jeeji, I'm ok. She said without looking at him.
Arnav gulped helplessly.
Payal: ok fine, let's go, Naniji will be waiting for us.
Khushi started walking and Payal followed her.
Arnav: Payal wait. I will take you to the hospital.
Payal: it's ok Arnavji, Mohan is waiting for us.
Arnav: I want to send him to AR.
Payal: But you have met...
Arnav(cutting her): I asked Akash to attend it.
Payal nodded ok. She understood his state of mind. He couldn't concentrate on anything today. He was that much disturbed. Payal took a back seat. Arnav opened the front door for Khushi.
Khushi: Jeeji, I feel like I have to sleep, can I lie down on your lap?
Payal: Sure Khushi, come.
Arnav closed the door, unable to do anything. Khushi lied down on Payal's lap and closed her eyes. She wanted to sleep. She felt so weak but the happening which took place around her didn't let her sleep easily.
They reached the hospital. Payal gave the mush to Nani and she fed it to Anjali. They saw Shyam was coming inside the room. He gazed at everyone and his eyes rooted at Arnav who was dangerously glaring at him. It sent a shiver to Shyam's blood cells.
Anjali got panicked seeing his burnt palm and no need to say that she started crying.
Anjali: Shyamji, what happened to your palm?
Before Shyam said anything,
Arnav: Jeejaji tried to prepare "mush" for you Di. Unfortunately, it slipped and poured on his palm. I applied enough medicine to it and asked him to take a rest but he is not ready to stay at home. Hai na (pause) Jeejaji...
Shyam(nodded yes gulping): how can I stay at home Rani Sahiba? Don't you know how much I was excited to see our baby? And.....
His throat got stuck when he saw Arnav's heated up gaze.
Anjali: why are you hurting yourself? Chotte, call the doctor.
Arnav: Di, you no need to worry about Jeejaji. I will take care of him.
Anjali: Thank you so much Chotte.
Nani: all of you go home. I will stay here.
Arnav: Fine Nani. (looking at Manorama) Mami please, you also stay here with Nani. I'm leaving my men here... outside the room. Except, Nani and Mami, no one will be allowed inside the room until tomorrow morning. Especially Jeejaji. (Anjali looked at him confusingly.) He needs to rest, Di. So, I'm taking him with me to RM.
Anjali: As you say, Chotte.
Shyam: But Rani Sahiba.......
Arnav: Shall we go?
Nani: Chotte is right Damadji. I and Manorama will be here. Chotte, you take Khushi bitiya home. She looks so weak. She needs rest.
Khushi: No Naniji, I don't want to be burdening here definitely not in this crucial time. I'm going to GH.
Anjali: Arrey, What are you talking about? Chotte is your husband and he will never tolerate the word "burden". By the way, how is Buaji?
Arnav: She is fine Di. She no needs anyone's help.
He didn't look at Khushi.
Payal: Why are you talking like this Khushi? Don't make us embarrassed.
Payal sensed something wrong between Arnav and Khushi.
Anjali: Chotte, say something.
Arnav: She can stay wherever she wants but I will be there with her.
Khushi looked at him annoyingly who was looking at her pleadingly which mellowed down her in swift. This was different from what she witnessed when he hit Shyam. He was not less than a ghost that time. Why he is pleading with her by his eyes now? Or she is the one who is thinking like that? She looked at him again to confirm that. He slightly nodded his head like "say yes" again pleadingly.
Payal: Khushi, you are coming with me and that's final.
Arnav thanked Payal inwardly. Khushi looked at Payal who started walking while dragging her. When they came out of the room, Shyam saw Arnav's men standing in the corridor. Arnav signalled them something and handed Shyam to them.
Shyam: Sale Sahib, where are you sending me?
Arnav: Where else? RM.
Shyam: But, I will go...
Arnav: No need. My men will leave you there. I want you beside me. I have many more to share with you.
His face looked horrible while he said that. That gesture itself chilled Shyam's spine. He started quivering. Arnav pushed him to his men and they took him with them.
Payal and Khushi were waiting for Arnav in the parking lot. That's when they heard..."Behana". They turned and saw a guy was smiling at Khushi. Gupta sisters couldn't recognize the guy.
Guy: Did you forget me?
Khushi: I'm sorry. I can't remember you.
Guy: AR.... measurements for male models... Raksha Dhaga...
Khushi's face lit brightly.
Khushi(smilingly): Bhiya...
Guy: Thank god you don't forget me yet...
Payal: Khushi, who is he?
Khushi: Do you remember jeeji, I told you a guy took measurements of male models and helped me in AR? he is the one who took measurements of those models instead of me.
Payal: thank you Bhiya.. for your help.
Guy: Arrey.. she tied Raksha dhaga considering me as her brother than how could I not help her? Do you know, I got a very good offer after you tied the thread? I came to AR to thank you but I heard that you resigned from the job. Now I'm happy that you got married. Everything will happen well as you are so good. I'm so happy to see you. ok. I'm getting late. This is my card. See you again.
He bid bye to them and left riding his car. Gupta sisters saw Arnav standing behind them. They got inside the car. Arnav started the engine. He was getting surprised over the surprise. He thought that Khushi took measurements of those models. But whatever he heard a few minutes ago were shocked him. He assigned the task "measuring male models" because fairly he expected that Khushi would not touch strangers and would lose the challenge. When he got to know that she completed it, he was disappointed and angry as well. How could she touch someone? That's the incident that made him utter the "Girl like you will do anything for money" dialogue. But now, after knowing the truth, which "how she took the measurement" killed him.
His anger rose erratically on his own. He changed the gear and rode the car to reach RM to let out his frustration on the person who is waiting there.
To be continued.........
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