The Raizada Chronicles [IPKKND TRF AU; OS Series]

Eleven: Welcoming New Beginnings

Arnav got off and opened the passenger seat of the car helping Khushi step out. He felt a sense of satisfaction settle inside him as she placed her small warm hands into his clammy ones.

"Are you sweating again?" she aced narrowing her eyes.

"Of course not darling." he stuttered opening the back door and taking the other two off hand strollers while Khushi carried the remaining one.

"Khushi, leave the stroller in the car and just take her. With it, it'll be too heavy."

"Ji."

They walked in towards the door which was already opened wide for them to step in. Arnav was about to step in when Khushi shrieked. "Eee!! No no Arnav ji!"

"What?"

"Chotte, we have to the aarti of the girls!" Anjali interrupted in between coming to Khushi's rescue.

He rolled his eyes at the distressing ceremony which took a while until they were allowed to step in. He

"I know I know. I'm the greatest husband to exist," he replied cheekily.

"Don't flatter yourself!" she uttered sarcastically.

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Khushi pushed open the door to her room after placing her three darlings to sleep. She didn't feel satisfied at leaving all of them alone in a room but after much insistence from Arnav, she did as obliged.

"Why don't you sleep. You look tired," he spoke with his attention fixated at the recliner.

"Yeah, I was thinking of that.." she said stifling her yawn and throwing herself on the bed. She quietly stared at the ceiling before calling him out, "Arnav.."

"Hmm."

"How many days are you taking off?"

"I return back on Monday. So about four more days. Why are you asking?"

"I was thinking we could have a naamkaran ceremony before you go back. That way instead of everyone coming to meet us every day, we could have one event where all the people could and see the babies."

He turned towards her and sighed, "Are there any obligations we need to go by? Like religious ones? Because Khushi I don't think we should impose our beliefs and thoughts on our children just like that. I think it's better if they decide on their own what they want to believe in."

"Arnav ji! When am I saying to impose my beliefs on the children? I'm just saying that until they are old enough to decide that, they are going to follow the rules of the house."

"I don't agree Khushi.." he was cut off shortly as Anjali stepped in questioning what he didn't agree on.

"Di, Khushi wants to have a naamkaran ceremony."

"Arre wah Khushi ji!" Anjali seated herself on the edge of the bed, "So what's the problem Chotte. It's such a wonderful idea."

"I don't our beliefs to be imposed on the children before they even grow up."

"Oh, so I have a solution."

"What?" both asked at the same time.

"Well, how about you guys choose the name, and what we do in the ceremony is just do the pooja?"

She looked over at Khushi who seemed reluctant but before she could clearly think over, she heard a scream from the room next door and after nodding a yes, rushed out.

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Arnav looked at the bed for about three to four minutes, figuring out whether he would be able to sleep in the space that was left after Khushi and the three girls. Sighing he retired towards the recliner.

Maybe NK was finally right. Life wasn't going to be the same anymore.

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A/N; as mentioned in the authors note in the beginning of the series, these series are being re-shared and re-posted here. I wrote the Raizada Chronicles in 2013-2014 when i was a teenager. there are abruptness in narratives and not proper research gone into writing about religious aspects. The OSs can also often deviate away from canon characteristics. The last five OSs of the ten part are re-edited and try to retain the charm of the first OS. i'm thank ful for all the new readers i've encountered so far and grateful that you liked something i posted ages ago. i hope you guys enjoy the upcoming nine more in this series! thank you for all the votes and love!