The Shore of Solace

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

As it was Sunday all were present at the dinning table for lunch. Khushi helped Gayathri and HP to place the dishes on the dinning table.In the middle ,she stolen some glances of Arnav as he winked at her.No one noticed their beautiful exchanges,but one pair of eyes was fuming looking at them.

All finished their lunch as they heard the calling bell.HP hurdly went to open the door as three people entered with a smile on their face.

" Renu Auntyyyyy .." Lavanya made a loud voice as she rushed towards the middle aged woman.

" Dad...." Avantika also followed her as she saw her father and hugged him tightly , he reciprocated her hug affectionately.

" Heyy...Sis....you forgot me after you left London..." A young handsome man around  Arnav's age pouted towards Avantika.

" Heyy...Bro.....stop your drama ....ok..." Avantika said grinning as both had a bear hug.

"Oye..Oye.....fatty....how do you doing here in India?....you became more fat like a bunny....." Karan said grinning widely as Lavanya shooted daggers towards him.

"Youuu fool.... I am not fat ...ok .." Lavanya shouted back at Karan..

" Karan...stop teasing my Lav ...." Renuka warned Karan as she side hugged Lavanya.

" Maa...how are you?"  Sudeev Varma touched Nani's feet and hugged her tightly.

" I am fine Sudi....hope everything fine there.." Sudeev noded as greeted his sister and brother in law.

Sudeev hugged Arnav as Renuka took blessings from  Nani and she greeted Gayathri and Ashok.

All this time Khushi was standing a little far from all as she looked at the family with a smile on her face.

"Gudiya....why are you standing there?...come here..."

Nani called Khushi as she walked towards them slowly.

" Hi Sweetie.....what is your name?...." Karan jumped towards Khushi's as he pulled her hands for a handshake.

"Namasthae..." Khushi said suddenly pulled her hand back as her eyes glanced towards Arnav.

She saw him staring at Karan with a frown on his face. She smiled inwardly.

Gayathri introduced Khushi to all as she greeted all with a sweet smile.

" So this is that girl who want to take Lavanya's place in this home....I will not allow her to snatch our Arnav...." Renuka thought at the influence of Lavanya.

Renuka didn't greeted Khushi back ,but Sudeev gladly side hugged and blessed Khushi.

Karan tried to converse with Khushi that annoyed Arnav very much. So Arnav pulled Karan towards one of the guest rooms as he convinced him to take rest for some time.

Khushi was helping HP for lunch as her mobile which placed on the kitchen counter blinked indicating a message arrival.

" Come to our poolside .... haa...make it fast" She read Arnav's message as she smiled fondly.

Khushi slowly entered  the pool through her room door as she saw he was sitting on the stone around the pool. His track pants had pulled up near his knees as both his legs had dipped under the water. His dark hair was dancing in the winds as some strands fall on his beautiful forehead. He looked deep in thoughts as his eyes was staring towards the water. She was standing just behind him ,he suddenly looked towards her as if he felt her presence near him.