48 Surprised Arvind
Part 48 Surprised Arvind
Ratna drank the water from Khushi, who smiled with satisfaction.
"Thank you so much, Arnav. I didn't expect you to bring Sathya to our Palace. I'm so relieved"
"I know he won't deny me because when I met him, I saw disappointment in him more than anger"
"Anyhow, everything is falling into the right place."
"How is Ratna Madam? Do you observe any difference in her after she started taking medicine?" Arnav intentionally asked.
"No, Arnav. I too am thinking the same. She is the same. No improvement"
Arnav looked at Khushi, who signalled him DONE.
"Everything will be alright. Don't worry"
Arvind nodded.
"Khushi, let's go..." Arnav said.
Khushi stood up.
"Khushi, one minute..." Arvind stopped him.
"Tell me, uncle"
"Are you alright? Or, are these people still troubling you?"
Khushi nodded no.
"They are not troubling me..."
"If they do anything, don't be quiet"
"So you think they would do anything?" Arnav asked.
"We can't predict them, Arnav. Recent happenings are scaring me. They are not easy"
"May I ask you something?"
Arvind nodded yes.
"Being a King, did you ever think of having a SPY team?"
Arvind looked at him, perplexed.
"Don't you know any empire should have a loyal Spy team?"
"My father had a strong spy team and also a small troop to obey his orders. They would do anything for him. I didn't maintain them as my life took a tragic turn. I missed Amrita at first. My father forcefully got me married to Ratna, and Ratna became mad. I was not in a state to look after my crown."
Arnav nodded.
"But, my father's men and their heirs are still ready to continue the work. If you are interested, I will bring them"
Arnav became thoughtful and said,
"I'm not interested. I just asked you"
Arvind nodded.
"I'm leaving. Good night"
Arnav walked, and Khushi followed him. Arnav looked at Khushi and gestured for her to come to his room. Khushi came to his room.
"Tell me, Arnav, sir"
"Did she drink the water?"
Khushi nodded.
"Why did you suddenly ask Uncle Arvind about the spy team?"
"Then what? Being a king, he should have been strong. If he had maintained it, Murthy Brothers would not have dominated in this palace"
"If you are so clear about it, why did you deny him when he asked about your interest in it?"
"I denied him because I don't want to discuss anything in this palace. This is the most unsafe place I have ever seen"
"Do you have an interest in having a spy team?"
"A TROOP also"
Khushi widened her eyes.
"Do you have such an idea?"
Arnav nodded.
"You are so mean, " she said, closing her mouth.
Arnav chuckled.
"We should do it perfectly, what we take over. If not, we should not take it over"
Khushi nodded, flipping her lip, raising her brows. Arnav pulled her towards him and said,
"Why are you tempting me?"
"Me? What did I do?"
"Didn't you flip your lip?" he asked, gazing at her lips.
Khushi looked down, not answering. Arnav leaned towards her. Khushi closed her eyes. Arnav pressed his lips to hers and was about to detach. She held his nape and seized his lips, making him thunderstruck. They shared a mutual kiss.
Arnav could not believe they had just kissed. Though he was the one who initiated, Khushi took it deep. It seemed her previous birth's desire was getting activated. He broke the kiss and hugged her before she got out of her spell. He expected her to feel awkward about her action. He saw her leaning on his chest, closing her eyes. He let her stay like that. It seemed Khushi had no idea how to come out of his arms.
"Shall we sleep on the bed?" Arnav asked, smiling.
Khushi looked at him, jerking. Arnav smiled at her. She looked here and there, not understanding what had happened to her. Arnav watched her keenly.
"I don't know you are so much into me, " he whispered.
Khushi looked at him, perplexed.
"Relax..." he released her from his arms.
Khushi slowly walked towards the exit. She stopped at the doorstep and looked at him confusedly. Then she left the room. Arnav bit his lip, smiling and fell on the bed, hugging a pillow.
Khushi came to her room and locked the door. She sat on the bed, thinking about what she had just done. What had happened to her? Why did she kiss Arnav? Nothing happened between them to make her emotional. Then, why did she kiss him? She lay on the bed and closed her eyes.
The next morning
When Arvind woke up, he was fresh. He saw Ratna sleeping for a long time, unusually. She usually woke up earlier, and she didn't sleep properly. Seeing her sleeping deeply, Arvind thought not to disturb her.
That was when he heard a knock on the door. He opened the door and was surprised to see Arnav.
"Arnav? Anything serious?"
Arnav nodded no and got in, looking at sleeping Ratna.
"Actually, I'm thinking about talking to you"
"About what?"
"About forming the spy team"
"Shhhh... I don't want to talk about it here"
Arvind was taken aback.
"Even WALLS of this Palace have EARS", Arnav whispered.
Arvind nodded affirmatively.
"How is Ratna Madam?"
"She is unusually sleeping deeply."
"Let her sleep. Her brain needs peace"
"Do you want to tell me anything?"
"No, I just came to see Ratna Madam"
"May I ask you something, Arnav?"
"Yeah,"
"I know it will be hard for you..."
"What?"
"You are my son. Your mother is Amrita, but it doesn't mean you should call Ratna Madam. She is also your mother..."
"I know... It's not a big deal to call her Amma. But I'm not sure how she will react to it. She started taking medicine. She will soon be cured. I don't know what she will think seeing me here as your son. That's what stops me. She is already affected mentally. I don't want to pressurise her more. Let her cure first. We will decide accordingly"
"No, Arnav. She was affected mentally only because she had no children. She will accept you as her son"
"I have no problem calling her Amma if she accepts me as her son. If not, it will hurt all of us. Let's wait for a few days"
Arvind nodded, sighing.
"I hope you don't think I'm forcing you"
Arnav nodded no.
"In fact, she and I have a strong connection."
"What connection?"
"I said I met someone when I went to the mountain to collect medicine for Ratna Madam."
Arvind nodded.
"He said something about my previous birth"
"Is it?"
"Yes, Ratna madam was my mother, and my mother, Amrita, was her sister, who was not blessed with a child. She manipulated me against my mother and kept me with her. I ignored her joining my hands with Amrita Ma. That's why my mother didn't get close to me in this birth, and I reached Ratna madam"
"I can't believe this"
"Not only that. Amrita ma motivated me to become a saint, diverted my mind to spirituality as she didn't want me to get married because she didn't want me to be fond of my wife."
"Then what happened?"
"Khushi loved me from head to heel, but Amrita ma didn't let her near me. Yet, I fell for her flawless love. Even though she tried to divert my mind, I fell for Khushi. So, she framed Khushi and showed her in my eyes as wrong. Khushi, who could not stand her accusation, committed suicide..."
"What the hell..."
"Yes, after that, only I realised how selfish she was. I started hating not only her but also God"
"Did the man tell you all of these?"
"Yes...he told me all of these"
"How beautifully fate has connected all of us in a thread...!" Arvind felt elated.
Arnav nodded smilingly.
"I reached this village to marry Khushi"
"Not only for that, but also to bring medicine for Ratna and to be the heir of this Palace", Arvind added.
Arnav nodded.
"I would like to talk to you alone", Arnav said.
"We will meet in the Kalabhairava temple"
"Ok...When you go anywhere, ask Khushi to be with Ratna Madam. Don't leave her alone or with anyone"
Arvind looked at him thoughtfully.
"Please don't trust anyone. Keep an eye on everyone"
Arvind nodded.
"I will ask Khushi to be with Ratna"
Arnav nodded and left. Arvind became thoughtful.
To be continued...
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