Second Love and Marriage 2 (Completed)

Part 32

Part 32

The atmosphere in the Shantivan is anything but shanty(peace).. Everyone are lost in their own thoughts.. Arnav and Akash have locked themselves in their respective rooms.. Others are in the hall trying to digest what happened some time ago.. Even Avinash is too shocked hearing his younger son loves Payal..

" Badi maa.. Can't we do anything ??"asked Lavanya..

" What can we do ??"asked Ratna..

" May be we can convince Payal about Aki Bhai" said Lavanya..

" We can't do that Lavanya.. How can we force any person to love other person ??"asked Avinash..

" I just hope everything sort out soon.." said Ratna and left from there..

Khushi is in her room pacing back and forth angrily blabbering to herself..

" How dare he to challenge me ?? What does he think of himself ?? He will prove that Payal too loves Akash in three days.. Even I too see how he will prove it... Areee.. Payal herself said to me she doesn't love Akash.. Why will my sister lie to me ?? I know Akash is a good guy.. Why will I deny if Payal really loves Akash ?? The audacity of that Laad governer.." Khushi is muttering to herself enough loud to others hear..

Hearing a chuckle, she turned and saw Garima and Ratna looking at her smiling.. They both came inside the room..

Khushi went near Ratna, " Ratna Maa.. I am sorry for hurting Akash but what can I do.. Payal doesn't love Akash.. I can't force her to accept someone on whom she doesn't have any feelings.. If Payal really loves Akash, then I will be very happy.. I Know Akash is a good guy and keeps her happy.. "

" I understand Khushi.." said Ratna sighing " But I am seeing a change in you"

Khushi looked at her confused..

" After soo many days, we have seen old Khushi.. The way you are pacing around the room and blabbering to yourself reminded of olden days Khushi" said Garima caressing her cheek..

Khushi was surprised hearing it.. she herself din't notice it until they both say..

" You even called Arnav Laad governer" said Ratna and left from there followed by Garima leaving a thinking Khushi..

The next day:

Today is Anjali's engagement.. Whole RM is decorated with flowers and lights.. Everyone are busy with works from morning..

Evening arrived and the guests started to come for the function.. Avinash and Manohar are greeting the guests.. Ratna and Manorama looking after the snacks and beverages for the guests.. Akash and Nk looking after final minute preparations.. Anjali is getting ready in her room with the help of Lavanya and her friends..

Arnav is in his room making Aryan ready for the function but he is lost in his thoughts.. He is feeling nervous to meet relatives and friends in the function now.. Until now, no one knew he came back.. He din't meet any of their acquaintances even when he went out or when working at AR.. During fashion show, he stayed away from the media and all others.. He don't know what will he answer them if they ask about Sheetal.. He is not ready to face people but it is essential..

Taking deep breathe and consoling himself, he came downstairs along with Aryan.. Their relatives and family friends were surprised seeing him.. They started whispering among themselves seeing him..

The boy's family arrived and it is the time for engagement.. Ratna introduced Arnav to them.. Soon Anjali is brought down for the engagement.. Rings were exchanged and Shagun is completed.. The drums played and all are dancing happily congratulating the couple.

Ratna and Manorama came to a group of women with Aryan in Ratna's arms..

" Ratna.. Is he Arnav's son ??"asked one of the lady.

" Yes.. He is Arnav's son Aryan.." said Ratna then turning to Aryan" Aryan.. Say hello to aunty"

" Helo" said Aryan waving his hand.." When did Arnav came ??"asked the lady..

" Few days back" said Ratna..

" Where is his wife then ??"asked other one.. Ratna couldn't understand what to say.. She knew she has to face this question today..

" She died during her delivery" said Manorama understanding Ratna's turmoil.

" What !!" said the ladies shocked.

" Yes.. Sheetal died during her delivery" said Ratna.

" Ohh Poor boy.. " said the women.

" So, you forgave Arnav and accepted him again..Very good.. Honestly saying Ratna that day I din't like what you people did.. How can you people abandon your own son for a girl like Khushi ??" said Kavita, one of the woman..

Ratna felt uncomfortable hearing it.. She don't want to be rude with this women which spoils the party..

" Kavita is right Ratna.. Leave it all.. It is past.. Now, do you have any plans of marrying Arnav ?? If so, say me my niece is there. We don't have problem even if it is second marriage.. Arnav Bitwa is soo handsome that no one will believe he is a father of two year old boy." Said Malini..

Ratna and Manorama looked at her flabbergasted..

" Well.. We can't see Guptas here.. Where are they ??"asked Kavita..

" They didn't came" said Ratna.

" Good.. Finally you get rid off those people.. I will say even you remove Khushi from the job too.. Who knows one day she will make everything on her name as Arnav said.. We never knew Gupta's are really such a characterless people and gold diggers and that Khushi.. She is a characterless girl and who knows how she is winning deals in AR.. Girls like them will have lot of techniques to lure men and make them their clients.. Ask Akash too to maintain a distance from her.. Who knows now her plan failed in trapping Arnav, so may be she must be trying to lure Akash too. . Arnav really did good thing with her.. . Serves her right " Kavita is going to say something but she heard " Enough"

They saw Arnav who was behind them with anger looking eyes.. Ratna looked at him accusingly as if saying it is all because of you..

The drums were stopped and everyone looked at Arnav..

Arnav came near them and said loudly, " Auntyji.. Don't you dare to say a word against Khushi or Guptas.. Guptas are not gold diggers or characterless people.. It was my misconception.. It was my mistake to blame them when they are innocent."

Then he turned to crowd and said" Listen to me carefully.. Most of you know what happened two years ago, and it was solely mistake.. It was my misunderstanding that Guptas are gold diggers.. I am a big fool to let go off a pure hearted girl like Khushi.. It is because of me , shashi uncle died.. Khushi is not a characterless girl.. She is not a gold digger.. She is a gem of person.. The only mistake she did is loving me.. I trusted a wrong person and choose a wrong person as my better half that is why I am suffering today.. As my family is saying, my wife Sheetal is not dead.. She is alive.. She betrayed me.. She married me only for me but when my father excluded me from his properties, she showed her true colors and left me along with my son.. So, next time, anyone raising their mouths and hands towards Guptas or Khushi, think ten times.. Sorry for interrupting the function like this.."

There was a pin drop silence for a minute in the hall.. Then there were loud whispers..

Arnav went near Ratna who is looking at him shocked, took Aryan from her and left to his room.