Khushi's Web

Chapter 8

NK entered Khushi's room with a plate full of Jalebi's trying to appease a grumpy Khushi. Knowing his Khushi ji, he knew there was nothing that a plateful of Jalebi won't solve. This morning she had been more difficult than ever. She was not listening to him neither did she want to eat anything. Absolutely nothing was entertaining or comforting enough, not even the shenanigans of Arhan. All she wanted was her Arnav ji.

NK ignored all the tell-tale signs that Khushi was coming out of her fogginess and was now fully aware of her surroundings and maybe a little bit suspicious of her friend. He was not acting like the usual Nanhe ji she knew, and he was evading her questions. Never had her friend treated her like a child, that was Arnav's specialty. With NK, she always got her answers even blunt at that.

'Look what I got you Khushi ji, your favourite sweet.'

'No Nanhe ji, I don't feel like eating right now, have you tried the doctor again? I'd an appointment with my doctor and I missed it already. I don't like this feeling I'm having and have you tried Arnav, is he not back yet? Is he still angry with me?'

'Why are you bothering about that man Khushi? Why are you still asking about him when I told you what he is up to? Anyway, listen to this, I've good news for you, my men are at Shantivan right now and very soon, they will bring your so to you.'

'Really, you will bring Arhan to me?'

'Have I ever disappointed you?'

'You're the best Nanhe ji, you don't know how grateful I am. What will I do without your friendship? You're always there for me.'

'And I will never leave you again.'

'Arnav will be so happy; we will have our own little family at last.'

'Khushi ji are you okay or the meds are messing with your brain? I just told you Nanav wants to take your son away from you and live with Sheetal ji. That was his plan all along. I showed you their happy photos, didn't I?' they were at Shantivan celebrating their union and you were stuck here all alone.'

'Nanhe ji, you and I know that Laad governor only loves me. I'm telling you he is planning something. That home wrecker should count her days. I trust my Arnavji.'

'So much trust Khushi ji, he left you for the whole week and he was cozying with her.'

Khushi only shrugged her shoulders. After all nobody really understood that man better than she do.

NK was pissed off. He'd known it was going to be difficulty trying to convince Khushi. She was crazy about her Arnavji and would take his side no matter what. But this time he had come prepared to lose all for her. ASR had played with her heart for too long now. Once Arhan joins them he will take them far away from Arnav Singh Raizada and live happily with his Khushi ji and Arhan. It was just a matter of hours now. Everything else was ready.

'Take rest Khushi ji, I will try for another doctor ok.'

NK paced in the garden. Khushi was not fully recovered but he really didn't want more people to know about his where abouts and if he were to call famous doctors, they would alert ASR. He was still thinking what to do when the men at Shantivan called. 

'Talk to me.'

'We have a situation NK, Arhan's parents just called, and they sent someone to pick him up?'

'What? How do you know it's his parents?'

'It was a video call, and we all know ASR. Sheetal spoke to the boy too. If you don't believe me, l recorded everything.'

'That was very smart of you. Send me the video.' NK punched the air. 'Yes, it's good to have friends who use their brains.' He seized the opportunity and rushed back inside to show Khushi the video.