PART 3
The next day was a sunday. Arnav, akash,mamaji and NK were watching a cricket match, while the ladies of RM were sitting around the table and chatting. Mami, was having a fruit bowl, and hearing mamaji shout " OUT", exclaimed, "Hello Hi Bye Bye Sasuma, I cant believe your son is still so mad about cricket. "
Nani,smiled and said, " Yes Manorama, remember he was the one who first taught Chote and Akash bitwa to play cricket"
Manorama laughed, " Ya remember when arnav bitwa hit the ball once, how it hit Anjali bitiya on the head "
Anjali smiled at the recollection and said, " Eventhough I was hurt just a bit, I didnt shed a tear but Chote cried for 2 hrs straight "
" Yeah, and how he followed you wherever you went for a whole week, fearing you would faint or something", added nani
" Chote is so special nani. he is so possessive and protective about those he loves. Ma used to be so correct. He seems as though he is full of anger, but underneath all that rough exterior he is also someone who wants to be loved and cherished," Anjali said wistfully. She turned to Khushi, " I am glad he found you Khushiji. My Chote has suffered so much in life. You are like a ray of sunshine in his life. Take care of him always. " Before Khushi could say anything Arnav came and sat at the dining table.
Anjali looked at him surprised, and asked " Chote, is the match over? "
"No di. Srilanka 's batting and I was getting bored. So I thought I'd come and sit with you guys." replied Arnav. Anjali asked mischeviously, " So from when did you start to find our conversations more interesting than cricket"
Arnav replied, with a twinkle in his eyes," Well, I thought if I sat here, I could while away my time by atleast staring at Khushi"
Khushi choked on her tea and stared at Arnav
Mamiji's fork fell from her hands as everybody stared at Arnav in shock. Khushi felt her cheeks warm up, and she quickly got up and left.
Anjali ruffled Arnav's hair, " Look what you've done Chote. See how your words have affected your wife"
Just then NK called." Nanav, come soon third umpire decision pending " Arnav got up and left
Nani looked at Arnav leaving and said to Anjali, " I didnt think Arnav bitwa had such a side to him "
Anjali replied, " Nani let me quote you on what you had said at holi...love can move mountains,this is just our chote only."
Khushi ran upto her room, her heart beating hard."What was happening? What is he trying to do?. She looked up at the night sky,"Amma Babuji, take care of me."She closed her eyes and prayed. Up in the sky, two tiny stars twinkled all the more brightly.
The next morning Khushi and Payal were in the kitchen.
"Khushi, clear up the table if everybody has finished breakfast" payal told Khushi
"Done jiji" Khushi chirped jumping onto the kitchen platform besides payal who was cutting some vegetables. Akash entered the kitched the kitchen," Payal I am leaving for the office". he said holding Payal's hand. payal blushed and replied, " have a good day Akash". Khushi turned her head away smiling to herself seeing how much her jiji and jeejaji were in love, and also secretly mourning that she would never have such a chance in her life. She turned back to her jiji as soon as Akash left, " Wow jiji, does jeejaji come and hold your hands daily like this before going to office. Payal replied smiling, " Yes "
" Oh!!! looks like I ve been missing out on some filmi moments here in Raizada house ", Khushi said mockingly to which payal gave her a small slap and said, " Khushi, you re mad. "
" Yes jiji, but not as mad as you are about jeejaji " Khushi retorted running from the kitchen, only to clash into Arnav who was entering the kitchen. She knew the moment she collided with him that it was Arnav. She felt it to her core. She felt him hold her and steady her. She looked up at his face and was stunned to see the intense longing in his gaze.With great difficulty she moved back and walked to where her jiji was standing.
Payal looked at Arnav enquiringly, " Do you want anything Arnavji"
He looked flustered for a moment, but quickly composed himself and replied," No, nothing Payal"
He walked upto Khushi, looked into her eyes and said, " Khushi I am leaving for the office" He leaned down, gave her a small kiss on the cheek and walked out of the kitchen passing an astounded mamiji.
" Is this Raizada House or a Hollywood movie , hello hi bye" Before she could complete mamiji fainted away because of the shock.
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