By the time they reached home everyone was sitting at dining table for dinner including Guptas.
"Khushi bitiya , Arnav bitwa go and freshen up and join us. We will wait "Manorama said
"Ji mamiji. We will just come in few minutes" Arnav replied.
Before they start going to their room buaji started
"What is this Khushi? You still haven't learned how to behave in your in laws. First you came so late and above that you haven't helped anyone in preparation of dinner .Now instead of immediately helping them at least to serve you are going to your room. What types of behavior is this? How could you let us down so much .What will your in laws think about us? We have taught both Payal and you the same values but how can you be so outrageous? She would continue if not for Arnav
"My wife came home with her husband and I don't see anyone form my family having problem with that. Then what is it with you? "Khushi is my wife. I don't want any body's permission to take her out or spend time with her." Arnav said in a very stern tone.
Buaji had started her rant how much better Payal is from the time they reached here. Raizada for the first time noticed the clearly difference in the way Gupta treated both Payal and Khushi. Dadi who was patient for a long time now said
"She doesn't have to do everything in this house Madhumathi and more than that if she and her husband want to spend some time together how is it against your moral. But anyway why should you interfere in this ? If we all don't have any problem with them having time outside, I don't think you should interfere but if you still think it is wrong for a husband and wife to spend time together then from now on wards ask your niece Payal to never go for movie dates, lunch dates or what you call that 'oh..day out with her husband." Dadi said.
"She was just concerned Subhadraji. Jiji was just worried as she was outside all this time and we didn't get to meet her earlier." Sasi tried to diffuse the tension. Understanding the situation Khushi said
"Let's freshen up Arnavji. They all must be hungry let them have food. We will join you soon." Khushi held Arnav's hand and dragged him.
After freshening up both came down to join family at dining room. Khushi has made sure Payal doesn't say anything about her chacha to Guptas. She knew if they know about him Garima will again try to pull some stunt before her chachaji comes. She also wanted to see Garima's reaction when she sees him.
After dinner Family as a whole sat there discussing various things after lilting 'holika' when NK asked
"Khushi bhabhi tell me your plans for tomorrow. It's been ages I played Holi full-fledged. And don't forget you promised me to make my favorite badam halwa tomorrow and my Gopi parathas. Then day after tomorrow you should come with me to interior designers office."
"Interior designer?" Manorama asked
"Yes ma. I have to redesign my cabin in office and my room too. I am getting bored with that old design."
"Okay, but why do you need my wife to come with you?" Arnav asked scrutinizing his eyes.
"Because my bhabhi has better taste than anybody in this home in case of designs and interiors and she knows my choice too. So she will help me" NK said shrugging his shoulders while Khushi bight her lips to control her laugh seeing Arnav's possessiveness
"And why do you need her to prepare your favorite food NK?" It was Akash. He had noticed NK's more inclined towards Khushi than his wife.
"Why..you have a problem with that. Ask your wife to prepare for you Ashu. I won't share mine with anyone."
