52 Hurdle
Part 52 Hurdle
Ratna clutched his hand and a lonely tear slipped from Arnav's eye. Arnav kept her palm on his cheek and closed his eyes. Khushi and Nani became emotional, seeing him so vulnerable. Caressing his hair, Ratna kissed his forehead and hugged him. Khushi remembered Arnav's words once he uttered them to her.
IF IN CASE, I MEET MY MOTHER, I'M SURE SHE WILL KISS MY FOREHEAD.
Ratna saw Khushi smiling with blissful tears. She beckoned her. Khushi walked to them. In no time, Ratna pulled her into their hug.
Breaking the hug, Ratna asked,
"How did Chotte get to know it's me?"
"Arnavji, Maji asks, how do you know it's her who saved you from the goons?"
"Akash told Aman about the witchcraft doll we found in the garden. Aman asked me about it and I told him about it. That was when he told me, her maid's family also faced such an issue. She dealt with it with the help of a black magician and he would help me to meet him. I agreed to it"
"Did you meet a black magician?" Nani asked the same question that was raised in Ratna's mind.
Arnav nodded yes.
"I went to Mathura to meet the black magician. But, after reaching the place only I got to know he is not a black magician but a divine person."
"Divine?"
"Yes, Nani. What he told me wondered me. He said he was waiting for me. I thought he should be waiting for someone and misunderstood the person was me. But nope. He told me everything that happened in our lives... the witchcraft doll, Maa's death, how she had been controlled, the girl who was born in our kuldevi temple, she released Maa from the ties, the fasting the girl kept for our family's betterment, everything..."
Khushi and Ratna spared a glance whereas Nani was speechless.
"He said, my life was in danger and I may die anytime"
"Even after knowing about the danger, you were roaming around causally?" Khushi asked with an angry pout that made Arnav smile.
"Do you remember I had a red thread in my wrist?"
She nodded yes.
"He was the one who tied it to my wrist. He said, until I marry the Devi Maiya Girl, the thread will protect me from all the danger. In the courage of the thread only I fixed our wedding the next week because I thought I will be safe with the thread"
They looked at his hand and there was no thread.
"Where is the thread?" Khushi asked.
"The goon cut it down"
"But..."
Cutting her,
"Yeah, they had been known about the thread. His Boss called them and particularly enquired them about cutting the thread from my hand. That means, they knew until the thread is in my hand, I can't be killed"
"But how did they know? You didn't even tell us about it?"
"That's what I too can't understand. I'm sure, we are being watched. We are under their superintendence. The one who wants my death is so sharp and a few steps ahead of us. He knows every single bit of a matter about me. I was shocked when the goon specifically cut it off. That's why I married you without delay. Because they would have done anything to stop our marriage because their motive is my death. It won't happen if I marry you. So, they won't let our marriage happen"
"You have done a good job, Chotte. Even before we got to know about your horoscope, Ratna wanted you to marry Khushi"
"Oh... that's why she made the rose plant germinate?"
"No... she didn't do that," Nani said.
"What do you mean Nani?"
"Yes, she didn't... it happened because of Khushi's divine power. After the germination of the plant only she understood about her divine power I suppose" she said looking at Ratna who nodded yes.
"By the way, how did you get to know about these things, Nani?"
Nani told him about the Saint who directed her to Lucknow and about Pandit's guidance.
"Khushi's Pandit Bhaiya is the one who is guiding us from the beginning. With his help of him, Khushi completed the Pooja and got the power of seeing Ratna. He helped us to find the witchcraft also. After that witchcraft got burnt only Ratna could start touching things"
"Why didn't you tell me about it, Khushi?"
"I wanted to but Maji stopped me," Khushi said looking at Ratna.
"Why Maa?" Arnav asked, looking at the same place where Khushi looked.
"Because she wanted to tell you with proof. She thought you won't believe my words"
Arnav sighed.
"I would not have believed if I'm the old Arnav. But now, I can't be without believing anything."
He looked at Khushi,
"By the way, Khushi, didn't she find anything about the culprit with her power? Can't a spirit do that with the special power?"
Khushi looked at Ratna.
"I just got the power of touching things only after the witchcraft doll burnt. Don't know why I can't sense anything. Or else, I would have found the killer as of now..."
Khushi delivered her answer to them.
"Do you suspect anyone, Arnavji?"
"I suspect everyone around me, except for you and Nani. I even doubt Aman..."
"No... I don't think, it can be Aman" Ratna said.
"Why do you think it can't be Aman?" Khushi asked Ratna making the duo understand through her question what Ratna told her.
"When Chotte was kidnapped, Aman called Chotte. Chotte gave him some clues I suppose. Aman got doubt and found his location through his mobile. Then only I got to know Chotte was in Vulture Rock Mountain. If Aman is the culprit, he would not have reacted that way. He would not have called Chotte at that time but kept quiet"
Khushi again repeated it to them. Arnav became thoughtful. Ratna was right. Aman would not have called him if he was behind this. He would have let the goons finish him.
"Did you tell the Pandit about our wedding?" Arnav asked Nani.
"I just did..."
"What did he say?"
"He asked me to arrange for your First night"
Arnav looked at Khushi, who rushed to Ratna and hid behind her, forgetting that she was invisible and could not hide behind her. Arnav folded his lips and caressed his forehead with his index finger.
"Khushi... what are you doing?" Ratna asked.
"Maji, I beg you, please don't tease me" she pleaded joining hands cutely.
Nani and Arnav controlled their laughter.
"Khushi, you are the one who is making fun of you"
"What do you say?" Khushi frowned.
"I'm an invisible spirit. You can't hide behind me. They are watching you"
Khushi widened her eyes and sat on the couch closing her eyes tightly.
"You tell me, Nani, what else the Pandit said?"
"He wanted you guys to complete your wedding. But, I told him you are hurt"
"Hurt? And me? Nope..." he said looking at Khushi, controlling his smile.
"But, they hit you..."
"Yeah... their only intention was to throw me down from the hilltop and kill me. They attacked my head. I'm thinking of going for a full body check-up."
"Yes, you have to do that. Especially a scanning..."
"I will do that tomorrow..."
Nani nodded ok.
"So, are you going to arrange for my first night?" Aranv asked, looking at Khushi.
"If you are all right..."
"I'm all right Nani"
"Didn't I say? See, how brisk my Chotte is" Ratna said.
Khushi glared at Ratna pressing her lips.
"You are going to see his scanning report pitch perfect," Ratna said.
"I'm going" Khushi stood up.
"What so urgent, Khushi? Let Nani arrange for it... you can come after that" Arnav teased.
Khushi dropped her jaw. Slamming the floor, she strode out, leaving the trio with a laugh.
"Shall I arrange for it, Chotte?"
"No, Nani... she is not prepared. Let her relax. We will fix it later"
"Then, why did you ask for it?"
"Just to tease her..." he chuckled.
Nani nodded her head from left to right.
"What about you? Are not you really feeling pain?"
"I don't feel any pain, Nani. There is only a grudge in me. I'm in the urge of gifting the defeat to my enemy who wants my death. I want to know who the enemy is. Until then, I can't rest"
"But, your health is important, Chotte"
"I know, Nani. My health is important to me. Then only I can battle. But, I'm fine now. I won't be careless when it comes to my health. Don't worry"
"Then, why can't we consider your first night? The Panditji particularly talked about it, Chotte"
"But, Khushi's feelings are more important, Nani. She is an innocent kid. We should not force her because this is a sensitive matter"
Nani nodded yes.
"But, you two should be careful"
Arnav nodded yes.
"Until your first-night finishes, don't go anywhere"
Arnav smiled painfully.
"Guruji said, the enemy is somehow related to us. That means, the enemy can be in our home also... then what's the use of sitting at home, Nani? Will you say this place is safe?" Arnav stopped for a while and thought about something.
"Guruji said, this is the safest place for me. The two different power will protect me if I'm at home"
Nani nodded yes smiling.
At the same time, they heard a scream of Khushi, followed by a thud. Arnav ran out of the room followed by Nani. They were shocked finding her lying on the ground over Lavanya, near the staircase, which was full of oil.
To be continued...
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