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Part 19 Back to Square one

Khushi showed the newspaper ad to Shashi. Taking it from her hand, Shashi gave it a look.

*Oh... call for...* he smiled.

Khushi nodded yes.

*When will you go? * he asked.

*Friday is the interview*

*Are you going? * Shashi asked teasingly.

*If you permit...* Khushi said looking down.

*Ok... I will talk to Arnav about it*

*Nanne also comes with us*

*Oh... then I should also recruit for my clinic* Shashi laughed.

*No need... I will help you...* Garima said.

Shashi nodded ok. He walked to Arnav's room. Arnav was walking here and there in his room. he stopped, seeing Shashi.

*Khushi...* Shashi called.

Khushi rushed to the room and peeped in.

*Come and remove Arnav's Band-Aid...* Shashi said.

She nodded ok and came in. Arnav sat on the bed. Khushi kneeled in front of him and started removing it.

*You can go anywhere after removing the Band-Aid* Shashi said.

*Thank you, Uncle* Arnav said.

*Khushi showed me the AR recruitment ad. It's on Friday right? *

*Yes, Uncle*

*That means, when will you have to go there? *

*Thursday night, sir*

*Ok, I will book your tickets*

*Ok, sir*

*By the way, what's my fee? * Shashi asked.

Khushi's hands stopped working for a while. Even Arnav got stuck. What does he ask for? He looked at Khushi.

*Except Khushi, I will give you anything, Uncle* Arnav said sternly.

Khushi looked at him gulping down whereas Shashi laughed.

*She is my daughter, young man... you can take her from me... but you can't give her... because she is mine*

Arnav huffed in relief.

*What do you want, Uncle? *

*I helped you when you were in need... likewise, you too help people as much as you can*

Arnav nodded yes pressing his lips. Khushi became emotional. She removed the Band-Aid and cleaned Arnav's leg with water. Arnav stood on his feet smilingly. Taking a long step, he reached Shashi and hugged him.

*I'm so proud to have you as my father-in-law, Uncle* Arnav said.

*Take care of Khushi... she is our everything... I'm sending her with you because we trust you*

*I will never spoil your trust, Uncle. Khushi is my responsibility. I will take care of her. She will be safe and sound with me...* Arnav said with a smile.

Khushi was looking down not looking at them.

*Shall I go sightseeing with NK, Uncle? *

*Sure... you can go. But be careful. Don't walk on the uneven surface... this village is not so good inroads*

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