Part 21
Khushi saw a chit was being pasted on the washroom door "don't take head bath" was written in it. Khushi frowned reading it. She was habitude to take head bath in "those days". Why did he write that way? Some reason must be there if Arnav wanted it. She went inside the washroom.
Khushi was surprised when she came finishing her bath. Arnav was waiting for breakfast. Did he cook today? That too so earlier? But why? She came to the table and saw roti, dal, boiled eggs, and Orange juice.
Khushi: You cooked? Why Arnav? Are you hungry?
Arnav: Just like that.
Khushi sensed something fishy. They completed their breakfast. Arnav was not getting ready for the shop which made Khushi more suspicious.
Khushi: Arnav you are getting late. Won't you go to the shop today?
Arnav: Mmmm I'm on leave.
Khushi(surprised): But why?
Arnav: I just want to make NK ready to handle the shop.. alone. That's why.
Khushi was not satisfied with his reply. She got seated in the coach and started watching TV for a while. After some time she was about to go to the kitchen to prepare lunch, Arnav stopped her.
Arnav: Khushi, I will prepare lunch as I'm at home.
Saying he headed towards the kitchen. Khushi stood there blocking his way folding her hands.
Khushi: what is all this Arnav?
Arnav: What? He asked plainly.
Khushi: What's cooking in your mind?
Arnav: Nothing.
Khushi: why I'm thinking something is there?
Arnav: Hey, relax.
Khushi: Not until you say the reason.
Arnav: Ok cool. I just want you to be in rest. That's all.
Khushi (confused): But why?
Arnav (hesitatingly): Ohhh... Didn't you say that you are in your "three days?"
Khushi was thunderstruck. Is he doing everything to make her comfortable in these days? Seeing her changed expression, Arnav smiled at her and went to the kitchen. Khushi followed him.
Khushi: Arnav, it's not necessary. I was a working woman. I can tackle everything.
Arnav: So you are admitting that the situation is to be "tackled" one, not a normal one?
Khushi: Arnav why are you overreacting?
Arnav: You no need to "tackle" anything when I'm here to share. Understood?
Khushi: But it's not so serious like what you are thinking. you no need to take leave from the shop.
Arnav: I won't... if I have no option. Nk is there to handle. So relax.
Khushi: Arnav...
Arnav(cutting her): Don't you like my presence near you? He asked plainly. He knew this is the only way to stop her blabbering.
Khushi (gritting her teeth while putting her hands on her hip): cook something tastier.
Arnav chuckled at her and Khushi was so much content by his gesture.
Khushi: let me cut the vegetables for salad at least.
Arnav: Mmmm ok fine. But don't add CUCUMBER.
