Arshi SS- The Moment Of Truth.

Part 12

"Hello."

"Arnav Bitwa.. Where are you? You did not come last night also.. Are you doing fine??"

"Han Main thik hun.. I got some work and could not manage to come.. I have some work, that's why can't be there.."

"It's ok. Actually Garima and I were getting worried, so just called you to ask about you.. You do your work and take care of yourself. God bless you."

Ending the call, Arnav turned around to find Khushi standing by balcony looking outside view. He knew after seeing Buaji's name flashing on screen what she must be thinking. Not being in touch with them for so many months was nothing but a hell for someone like Khushi who loves her family so very much. But he was afraid, he can't afford to lose her if by chance like her words declared previously, she got to leave him forever.. That will be death for him and he wished to Live this Life..having her by her side.

Sensing his presence beside her, Khushi asked.

"Can I ask why did you decide to stay with them here??"

"Time demanded that.."

"Arnav Singh Raizada staying with people he never wants to meet, can't just come Under Time's Demand category.."

He kept silent and did not look at her. After a brief pause, Khushi turned her face.

"You have not forgiven Amma??"

"Can we just skip this discussion for later??"

He was about to move away, Khushi held his hand from behind.

"Talk to me Arnavji.."( her voice did not plead him, it demanded reply.)

"Why are you urging me to tell you something that would do nothing but make you feel low and lost?? I don't wish to talk about this Khushi, we have met after so many days.. Don't we have anything else to talk?? I want to know about Delhi, Ask me how I am doing in Lucknow.. Let's talk about us, our letters we sent to each other.. Or for you even today, Arnav Singh Raizada comes at the bottom list of your priority and the first ofcourse.. your..!!"

He stopped speaking, Khushi completed..

"My family??", her eyes looked deeper into his eyes. the hollowness his eyes reflected after hearing "My Family."

Taking a step ahead, Khushi added slowly,

"Yes, My family comes first in priority.. (Arnav angrily looked away not wishing to listen anymore, when Khushi held his chin..) Ask me not to count you in my Family then.. if you don't want me."

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"Hello.. Chotey??"

"Speaking Di.."

"Khushiji hai wahan??"

"I'm here Di..", Khushi replied coming to sofa as Arnav was watching TV, wishing to get some alone time for himself to analyze Khushi's words. The definition of Family for her and the urge her eyes showed as if requesting him to understand those words unspoken.

"So.. Khushiji. Today your Gynecologist called me to get your last report."

"What's there??"

"Have patience Chotey.. I'm telling you.. Learn to have patience because you going to be a father.. This hasty act will not suit you any longer. "

"Di, will you just come back to report?? Is everything fine??"

"Oh Yes.. Everything is very good and addition to this there is another news for you as well. As for last Doctor visit we were late, So we got this additional good news late only.."