M4 - Mera Mafia Mera Mahiya

Part 28

Hi pals!
Hope you are having a peaceful Ramadan. Here is another update from M4. A few more final touches to the story and then I will end it on a good note. Our mafia lovers will have their happily ever after.

Arnav POV

When I got an urgent call from Aman about an investor who was interested in our hotel business idea I had no choice but to leave my woman alone in RM. I wish to expand my business in the world of hotels. Before this kidnapping fiasco, I was hunting for a good investor and now when the opportunity is knocking on my door I wanted to cancel the entire thing. I desired to touch and kiss my wife.

However, I was halfway towards my destination when Aman informed me that the investor wished to postpone the meeting for the day after tomorrow. I was positively annoyed by that man's irresponsible behavior. But somewhere I felt happy because now I could return to my love sooner. Driving rashly I returned to Shantivan within 10 minutes. I walked through the door only to be flabbergasted by the vision that greeted my sight.

My wife was screaming at my sister who seemed too eager to be around Khushi. What the?! When did she return? Why did nobody inform me about Di's arrival? What's this game of run and chase? My eyes widened as Khushi dashed down the stairs only to come and hide behind me. While Di turned towards us with a look of curiosity and confidence. She lifted a single eyebrow just like me. I rolled my eyes at the gesture. Damn it. My wife's next statement bewildered me.

"...DEVI MAIYYA KA SHUKAR HAI AAP AAGAYE ARNAVJI! YE HUMARI SHAADI KRWA DENGI!"
(...OH THANK GOD YOU ARE HERE ARNAVJI! THIS WOMAN HERE IS HELL-BENT ON GETTING ME MARRIED!)

I tried to console her by rubbing her trembling back with my hands.  The gesture did not go unnoticed by my deaf sister. I shook my head watching her connect the dots that I had not shared with my family yet. Well Dhruv and NK knew. But they never contacted Di after they left Shantivan. Di tried to peek and have a good look as I embraced my woman.

"Oh! So he is your Arnavji? Nice."

"Shut up Di! Rai ka pahad mat banao. This is Khushi. Aur aap iski shaadi nahi krwa skti..."
(Stop the melodrama. This is Khushi. And you won't get her married because...)

"Haan. Nahi krwasakti kyunki I am a married woman..."
(Yes. You cannot do that because I am a married woman...)

Khushi raised her marital bracelet towards Di. My sister gasped as comprehension dawned upon her. I am sure she must have tried to coax my woman into marrying me. But Di is clueless about the last few months of my life. And to add to the comedy of errors Di seemed to misunderstand the entire situation. Her next words proved the same. I clenched my jaw as my ears understood her accusation.

"Hawwww! Chotte tumhara chakkar ek shaadi shuda ladki se chal rha hai? I knew it. Hey Devi Maiyya! please forgive my brother for his sins! Due to his mobster tendencies, he has a habit of crossing the line..."
(Hawwww! Chotte you are having an affair with a married woman?)

"Nahiiiiin. Aap kaisi baatein krhi hain....ek minute...Arnavji did you call her your Di a while back? Huh? Is she your sister? Oh. OH. HEY DEVI MAIYYA YE AAPKE CHOTTE HAIN?"
(Nooooo. You are misunderstanding the situation...HEY DEVI MAIYYA IS THIS YOUR CHOTTE?)

But before I could speak another word Di dragged me away by pulling my ear to the horror of Khushi. Ouchhhh. This hurts. How can Di ruin my mafia reputation in front of my wife? Ughhh. Thankfully a few seconds later Khushi pulled Di's hand by clutching it in her own. I rubbed my reddened ear vigorously. Damn, Di is a strong one.

"PLEASE DI UNKE KAAN KO KUCH HOGAYA TOH? Spare him, please. Aur humara legal chakkar chal rha hai! I mean we are married. Hum hi hain aapke Chotte ki wife. Namaste."
(PLEASE DI WHAT IF YOU HURT HIS EARS? Spare him, please. And we are having a legal affair! I mean we are married. I am your Chotte's wife. Namaste).