I deserve better part 2

Chapter 6

Khushi 's POV

"Khushi!" Khushi heard her land lady  calling ." Come downstairs  quickly young lady I have great news to tell you ". As Khushi descended downstairs a woman with grey hair came into view wearing a green sari the old woman was all smiles . Her presence radiated warmth which was what attracted Khushi to her. All he life Khushi craved a certain warmth only a mother can give and fortunately she found it in this woman Arushi Rathored a 65 year old widow who had given her shelter without asking questions. Khushi could tell she was curious about her past given the fact that she never told her her surname. Ever since arriving in Mumbai Khushi decided she will be just Khushi not Khushi Raizada or Khushi Gupta just Khushi , a woman in search of a new identity for herself.  "Hey silly girl where has your mind wondered  off to " Khushi heard a complaint. Quickly pushing down her thoughts Khushi looked at the old woman "Tell me Aru  what great news do you have for me ?" Khushi asked. "Well remember I told you about a  friend of mine who is organising  a party well she is looking for a new cook and I told her about your super culinary skills and beseides Mahi already likes you so you have nothing to worry about Aru commented.

Shantivan

Arnav's POV

It has been two days since Arnav got a call from aunt Shaila telling him Khushi never came to her place. By now everyone in the house already knows Khushi is missing . Throughout the days ever since Khushi's disapparance a dull ache has been developing  in Arnav's heart. Arnav suddenly  found himself missing Khushi and his mind wondered back to that fateful night the last night he ever had contact with Khushi.

Flashback

Khushi 's POV

Khushi was excited finally Arnav was coming home from London. It had been a week since Khushi had seen him although things between them were not good she thought she should at least make his homecoming special.

Arnav's pov

"Welcome home Chote "Anjali greeted him sweetly. "Chote I was wondering if we could go out for a family dinner just me , you , Nani , Payal , Aakash , Aarav , Sheetal , Mami and Uncle" Anjali asked. "Okay Di let me go and freshen up " Arnav replied. When Arnav got to his room he was greeted by a candle lit room with rose petals everywhere "Welcome home Arnav " Khushi greeted adoringly.  "Khushi what the hell is this "Arnav asked angrily. Tears started pooling in Khushi's eyes "I thought you and I can have dinner up here "Khushi replied sadly. "Well you wasted your time Anjali decided we are going to dinner and before you say anything you are not going anywhere I do not want you to disturb my sister's  peace" Arnav rudely  replied. Khushi jumped as she heard the bathroom door slam loudly.

End of flashback

Arnav winced slightly as he recalled that night , he did not know what to feel. He stared out into the sky "Where are you Khushi ?" He asked.