Chapter 44
Chapter 35
Reassurance...
NK and Lavanya were loading all their stuff in the boot
while Chris talked to Amanda and explained the emergency. Khushi's dad was shot
and he was fighting between life and death. Khushi had got a call a few hours
back and numb, at the shock of her father's accident, she was unable to say
anything to anyone at all. Surprisingly, it was Arnav who somehow saw through
her silence, tried to find out what was wrong and after reading a SOS message
from Diya, understood that Khushu's dad was admitted to the hospital and
alerted everyone else. Amanda had given permission as soon as she heard what
had happened and neither did any board people had any qualms because they all
were aware of Khushi's standard of work and after being told about the data that
had been collected so far, they had no doubts that their project was in safe
hands. Khushi would finish it as soon as she was out of her emotional trauma.
A small smile lit Chris's face as he saw Arnav
protectively holding Khushi and consoling her. None of them had been able to
calm her down except Arnav who without trying to string up any conversation,
had broken all her defenses and made her cry, holding him like she was holding
on to her life. In a matter of few days, Arnav had become closer to Khushi than
he might have possibly been in the years that he had known her and Chris couldn't
have been more happier seeing Khushi feeling so comfortable with a person so
worth the wait her life had put her through. Arnav was made for Khushi...
NK came running to him, "all done..."
Chris turned and smiled, "cool, tell Arnav to bring
Khushi..."
"I cant believe bhai just openly accepted the bond
between him and Khushi," NK muttered fondly staring at the duo. "I mean just
look at him. The way he is holding her like she is the most precious thing in
his life."
"It was only a matter of time," Chris smiled, "there is
always a person in this world who manages to bring out the best in you and I am
glad it is Khushi and Arnav for each other. It was really painful to see Khushi
suffer."
"I know..." NK muttered, "I have seen bro at his lowest, pining
for the love of his life. At least someone's there for him now. Someone who understands
him."
"Love of his life?" Chris questioned as they walked back
to their car, "what do you mean?"
"Hmmm... his childhood buddy. The person he loves more than
himself. She passed away at a very young age and he still loves her."
"Great guy..." Chris muttered as sat behind the wheel,
getting ready to drive to the airport of Goa.
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None of it mattered, the secret, the uncertainty, nothing
mattered to him as he saw his happiness being clouded by a shock. He just
wanted to be there for her in her toughest time and he didn't care whether his relationship
was going to be out in open. He just wanted to be there for her, for his
Khushi.
She sat there, hugging him, still unable to believe that
her father had been shot. The man who held so much importance in her life was
fighting for his life and she was helpless. Her agony and pain at her father's
condition was enough to make Arnav forget everything else and rush to her side
and since then she was holding him like he was her lifeline.
They were in the plane, going back to Delhi and until
then Khushi hadn't uttered a word. She sat there, frozen, his hand in hers and
hers around his waist. The silent reassurance that someone was there was enough
for her. Just enough for her because she knew he was her Rinnie and she didn't want
anyone else to be there for her in these tough times. Except he didn't know.
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Akash was standing there, looking lost as Diya stood
beside the OT, peering into the room, trying to find someone who could tell her
father was okay. He had never seen her so hapless and terrified. He was finding
it very hard to control himself from going and embracing her. Her family was
the only thing that stopped him. All the low pallus over the head told Akash
this family was even more conservative than his own and he didn't want Diya's
mother to have a heart attack by seeing some random guy hugging her daughter. He
pretty much suspected it would happen.
While he was waiting, looking really out of place, Khushi
came running in and hugged Diya. What followed
that sight was even more unbelievable for him as Arnav just ran in followed by
NK, Lavanya and Chris. Arnav didn't even notice him standing there as he rushed
to Khushi to give her support. Lavanya came up to him with a small smile, "I
see you are out of hospital."
"Not really," Akash muttered as he gave her a hug, "her
dad is admitted in the same hospital as mine and after whining with the nurse
for whole 6 hours, she allowed me to come here."
"Whining and all, ha?" she winked before a somber, guilty
expression masked her face, "Khushi's dad..."
"I know," he nodded sadly, "I have never seen her so
scared..." gesturing towards Diya and Khushi. Both the sisters were hugging each
other while Arnav just stood there, looking at Khushi with a pained expression.
"By the way," Akash jerked his head towards his brother, "what's
up with him?"
"Looks like he and Khushi are a couple..." she replied
with a small smile, "you should have seen the way he was consoling her all the
way. No one could calm her down except ASR."
Akash's heart soared with happiness that his brother had
found someone special in his life and it was none other than the crazy sister
of his girl. Well, life was looking up.
"Glad to hear that!" he smiled, "can understand as he has
no time for anyone else except her. Not even his half paralyzed brother."
"Oh shut up, AK!" Lavanya said, "None of them can
recognize you in this avatar."
He smiled and nodded as NK came towards them, "Di! Who are
you talking to?"
"Oh damn!" akash muttered as NK recognized him and screeched,
"what the hell happened to you Akash" and that was enough to snap Arnav's
attention at him instead of his sunshine. Within seconds, there were a series
of expressions on Arnav's face as he rushed towards his little brother, "what
the hell! What happened to you?"
"Relax, bhai..." Akash sighed as he gestured his brother
to sit down. He was in for a long day...
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Khushi sat beside Diya, holding her little sister's hand.
She wasn't sure who was comforting who. The only thing she knew was both of
them needed the other, while Payal. Never mind. She never thought anything was
more important than her career and she might as well think her father's
accident was less important than new ways of making money.
Diya told that they had called Payal first and she still hadn't
received any calls. Not finding a way out, they called Khushi in the wee hours
of morning. While Khushi had rushed to Delhi from Goa, Payal found it very hard
to cross three stops and reach the hospital. Even her mother found it pathetic,
as she sat there cursing her daughter.
"Don't worry..." Khushi whispered, "Nothing is going to
happen to him..."
"I hope so too," Diya whispered, "I hope those two
realize your worth now..."
"I don't really care, Diyu..." Khushi sighed, "and you know
it."
"Yes," Diya nodded, "but I do..."
Khushi smiled sadly as she hugged her sister, "I know you
do..."
Their conversation was interrupted when someone placed a
hand on Khushi's shoulder and she looked up to see Arnav standing there. Diya's
eyes widened in another type of shock as she saw her idol standing there,
looking as handsome as ever. But he had his attention solely to her sister. He just
looked at her, asking a silent question and Khushi nodded. Okay, what was
happening...?
But she didn't have time to overanalyze the situation as
her phone beeped and she opened the message to see something that rocked her
entire world.
An MMS of Payal...
PRECAP:
Chippu? Who Chippu?
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Comments (44)
Hi when will u update. Waiting impatiently. I love this story very much
9 years ago
Loved itI knew it... i has a feeling that shashi would hqve got shot when that call came. I hope he will be ok. He is such a nice personKhushi was not in a state to tell arnav that she is chippu. Nevertheless the bond they share is amazing. Arnav was always there with her holding her hand and supporting her. Their relationship is almost open to others nowLove the bond between khushi and diya as wellNow where is payal? And what about tgat MMSI hope arnav will know that khushi is chippu SOON. Fingers crossed
9 years ago
Congrats on the new thread...awesome chapter...thanks for the PM
9 years ago
asom payal always creat problm in khushi life nw their conv will delayd
9 years ago
I love Khushi and diya's bonding ... And Arnav is like what the hell happen to you when he shaw akash ... That shows how moch he loves his brother ... Now that Payal's mms is out they will see what she I capable off and her mother will realize khushi's worth ... And it's really her mother and buaji fault that payal had came down to this , even though she was drugged or drunk whatever there is so many other things she had done which is unforgivable ...
9 years ago
awesome update...hope arnav knows the truth soon...but the precap.. is it diya reacting to the person who thinks of her as chippu?
9 years ago
Wooh...nice update...i was hanging desperately for their reunion..but looks like only the next update will clear a few more layers...can't wait to know Wat is happening...i really want Rinnie to meet his Chippy soon..😳😳😳.
9 years ago
Fantastic update Radz! The story keeps throwing up more questions than it gives me answers in an update, but you write it so well that you have your readers waiting for answers rather than getting us frustrated. I love the way the story is unfolding.I am sorry for posting a brief comment & for not having commented regularly earlier, but I will as soon as I re-read and catch up with the details.Good job & thank you!
9 years ago
marvellous mind blowing updateomgwill shashi life be safe or not?what will diya do now after watching mms?will she tell this to khushi?will she confront payal regarding this mms or hide it?whom will diya took help?Chippo ? who chippoo?intense precaoWHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?ridz u left us on CLIFF HANGER totally shocked and with scratching head about soo many questionsthat wasthrilling updateloved how arnav bring khushi out from her shock and numbnessthe way he stabd with her and akash poor guy how much he want to embrace diya and console herfabulous ridz continue sooonupdate next part asap
9 years ago
Awesome update.This was unexpected turn of events. It's so warming and peaceful when you know that you will be ok when that someone special person is with you. Now when Khushi knows who arnav is she can put her head on his shoulder.Things is getting worse now and it's time that every body should know that their is someone who is very dangerous. Hope Diya tell everyone about MMS. And Payal also say something now if it's Shyam who is doing this.Loved this update. Thanks for pm.
9 years ago