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Chapter 39

Author's Note: This is a combined Rishbala and Arshi ff. I am sorry but I can't give preference to one couple over another. 

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It was Kush's birthday today and everyone was busy decorating every nook and corner of the house. The mansion was in chaos. Kush wanted a cartoon-themed party. So it was like a mini Halloween bash going on. The servants were wearing different costumes ranging from Tom and Jerry to Scooby Doo. Their dog Bingo was dressed as Scooby-Doo and the female servants as Powerpuff Girls. Kush himself was dressed as Doraemon and he wanted Rishab and Arnav to dress up as Pooh and Rabbit but that was least going to be the case. It took them a day to convince Kush that they can't dress up as he wanted them to. Well, it took a day for Arnav to pacify Kush, Rishab on the other hand made a deal at an amusement park with him just after half an hour. Arnav was not going to make a fool of himself by dressing up as a rabbit in front of his acquaintances. He could only imagine the look on Khushi's face if she was him dressed up as a bunny. Finally, after many requests Kush allowed him to be something else. 

Anjali personally went to invite Madhu and Khushi to the party. She knew they won't be able to turn her down. She also apologized to Shamsher Malik for her brother's behavior seven years back, but he seem to understand. He promised her that both Madhu and Khushi will be present at the party.

It was evening and soon guests started pouring in. Kush's friend came dressed as cartoon characters. The living room was full of tiny cartoon characters roaming around. It was like colour bombs went off in every direction. Anjali and Samar were busy catering to the guests. Anjali was dressed in a beautiful princess gown and Samar was dressed as a cowboy. Both the parents were beaming with joy even though Samar was a bit uncomfortable with the costume his wife had made him wear. 

Samar: I wish Kush demanded something else. I am thirty-six and dressed as a cowboy in stupid leather pants.

Anjali: (Whispers) Hush my dear. I can promise you a treat if you promise to be a good boy tonight. (Winks)

Anjali left with a love-sick Samar following her. Rishab stood there with a horrified look on his face. Did he just see his sister and brother-in-law flirt? He mentally gagged and shook his head. He was feeling sick of all this. He felt like he had been stuck at a kindergarten Halloween party. Elder ones were dressed as witches, pirates, vampires, wizards, etc. He needed to get out of this colour riot. He was dressed as a wizard and his badge proudly said 'Slytherin'. 

Arnav's eyes were searching for someone especially after Anjali told him that she had invited most of his office staff. He was dressed as a vampire but of the 21st century (who didn't possess fangs or a pale white face with bloody red lips).

Rishab: (To Arnav) My snowman!!

Arnav: Shut it, Malfoy.

Rishab: I must say I expected you to dress as Dumbeldore. Old and Wise.

Arnav: One more remark and I swear I will punch you. I am already starting a headache with all this kiddish stuff. 

Rishab: Same here bro. By the way, have you seen Kush? He has my phone with him.

Arnav: No but he must be out on the lawn with his friends.

Half an hour later Khushi and Madhu arrived at the party. When they got to know about Kush's invitation they were a little nervous about facing the two demons. Madhu was still not ready to face Rishab as it reminded her of the kiss. While Khushi got excited soon. She got dressed as a fairy (that too with fake wings) and Madhu as a witch. Although Khushi wanted to dress up as a zombie to frighten Arnav Singh Raizada. Samar and Anjali received them at the gate.