Us again

40- Us again begins

The night Arnav had accident,Khushi didnot know why,she woke up,having a nightmare of Anjali killing everyone again. She rushed to the small idol of Devi maa in her room and sat there blank. She did not know what to ask. All she could do was call her.

There was a small festival in that locality where she lived. So people were so busy that they didnot have time to rest for ten days. Rath Yatra(it actually exists in Odisha,falls generally in the beginning of July).

And Khushi too got busy. Somedays there would be no power ,due to the large chariots of the God,it's flag might get entangled with live wires. Many family friends would gather. No matter what Khushi was living there and she too was called to be involved. First there was poor network connection,then,the busy life. She totally forgot to message Arnav. Each time she would pick phone to do so,someone would call for her,diverting her..

What she did not know was Arnav had read all her messages and waiting for the doctor's permission to leave for Khushi..

He was waiting for Khushi's messages too. But Khushi could not. When Khushi was finally free,Arnav saw her appear online. He didnot wait,directly video calling her. He too wanted to see her. He just could not wait anymore.

Khushi was about to drop her phone when she saw a video call from Arnav. She was shocked. She had thought she had to wait for few more years at least. Or Arnav might have forgotten her and moved on..

So the first call was left unanswered..
The second call,Khushi picked it up..

She broke down as soon as she accepted the call..She was alarmed watching Arnav with bandaged forehead and arms.

"Khushi.."Arnav called. He felt something was choking him too. Arnav had imagined countless ways to face Khushi. He had even dreamt of Khushi appearing infront of him,dressed in a red saree,hugging him,telling him to forget the past and the rest and move on. But watching Khushi,through screen,not being able to touch her,hold her in him arms,when all of him just wanted to crush Khushi and melt both of them into one,so that they would never separate ever again. Yet he had to wait. Wait until the doctor gave approval to leave for Khushi,to hug her,feel her..

Khushi could not even utter a word. All she could do was cry. She just wished Arnav would come soon and take her home. Because the person waiting was Arnav's Khushi. She could not even utter a word for long time. Both were silent,yet their eyes,hearts were talking.

"Why are you so late Arnavji?"Khushi's heart asked..

"Because you never called. How would I come,if you never called?"answered Arnav's heart ..

"But each day I lived,I breathe,I called for you. Prayed for you. My days starts with you and ends with you Arnavji"whispered Khushi's heart.

"Mine too Khushi. Each day I live only for you"said Arnav's heart..

Both were hearing their hearts talking to each other. Their eyes were lost in each other and in Arnav Khushi found herself and in Khushi Arnav got lost..

After a long time,both kept the call. No one was willing. But they had to. For Arnav had to rest and nurse had already warned him twice to sleep. And Khushi had to return downstairs to her room. It was night already and she was wandering on the rooftop,in dark.

But with a promise to call again tomorrow. And they did. Both were almost always silent,just basking in each other's presence. Khushi was there,that was enough for Arnav to heal quickly. And Arnav had reached out,that was enough for Khushi to smile like never before .

Both were getting ready to meet. To end the long separation that seemed to feel like forever. They were rapidly stepping towards a forever,a happily ever after. But before that Arnav had to settle his family.

He had to have a talk with Raizadas,to make Khushi comfortable again. The crowning ceremony was not done. Anjali and Payal and Malliks had to be dealt with. And Arnav was going to bring his wife,his bride to a happy environment,where they can heal and find happiness..