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Chapter 7
Arnav this time played the part of a son perfectly
From school did he call his mother regularly
Although she forgave him lovingly
Her loneliness and tears had moved him tremendously
So he was sitting in the train unexpectedly
On his way home, to pay her a visit surprisingly
Excited to see them, he had missed his family
The gardener his confidant, part of his conspiracy..
But alas, what he saw, again consumed him by jealousy
When he saw the apple of her eyes, Khushi
And everyone gathered around her ceremoniously
Laughing, joking, giving her attention unnecessarily
While she about her trip was telling them stories
Back from her maiden voyage had returned excitedly
Permission for which his mother had got successfully
To see her hugging Khushi, irritated him endlessly
He was angry as he stood in the corner dejectedly
When Shashi noticed him, standing... finally !
Ratna unable to control her tears, ran to him emotionally
And he wiping them dry, teasingly
Breaking away from her embrace momentarily
Wanted his mother's attention in privacy
But Khushi would not give in so easily
And promised to return for dinner later slyly
Once alone, his mother pampered him silly
Time uninterrupted with her was now a luxury
Dinner time he came down smiling and happy
But soon that turned to bitter fury
With the presence of annoying Khushi
In his house whom he found repeatedly
His favourite food he could nowhere see
But on the table was her favourite gobi
Once again her virtues he heard grudgingly
And for what he has, grateful he should be
A sermon from his father he heard angrily
While he in disappointment ate silently
While his mother pacified him with an apology
Even the dessert not one he ate keenly
Leaving her chattering incessantly
While everyone listened attentively
Without a greeting he slid out quietly
Had he listened to her carefully
He would have been prepared for Destiny...
Bringing us back to the situation presently
Where at dawn La had woken up a sleepy Khushi
With excitement,she had even got her bag ready
The contents Khushi looked at surprisingly
But La, justified everything convincingly
So here with clothes packed abundantly
Enough for more than two days definitely
And all the ladies present for breakfast she did see
Dramatic, chirpy at this morning hour so unearthly
Even Arnav was surprised to see them so early
He had to ask them "why ?" enquiringly
He wad told... to see them off,..naturally
A new ritual? Announced dadi gleefully
Di hovering around Khushi a bit too comfortably
Seeing her plight did make him feel some pity...
Soon on their way, with pakoras for their company
No driver, he wanted to enjoy driving leisurely
Her pained expression caught his attention immediately
Did she even want to accompany him on this journey?
Or was she with him going to Nainital forcefully
Determined to check her reason for siting so quietly,
He asked her sounding hurt and a bit hesitantly
But she was having her own emergency
Shouting for him to pull over urgently
And out came her breakfast, embarrassingly
The rest of the way, she rested comfortably
While he looked at her sleeping endearingly
Awake now, slowing him down, she felt guilty
When to eat and freshen up they broke journey
Her returning back alone he dismissed quickly
The change in him she noticed tenderly
From the time to her he said sorry
His olive branch she accepted silently
Their destination they reached eventually
A sight so magnificent exclaimed Khushi
While he looked at her admiringly
A room they had to share, he apologised profusely
The conference had left no vacancy
A suite spacious enough for more than two, evidently
Another one she thought, an expense unnecessary
And with that to dress he left her in privacy
She wanted to dress with care and appropriately
In her suit he was by her impressed easily
Her hair loose, he wanted to touch freely
Not tied up in a braid or a bun severely
Attentive and alert, she played her part perfectly
And by him impressed was she thoroughly,
Dinner she tried to evade knowingly
While he enquired about staying hungry
Did he want to be her target? She responded teasingly ...
When a change of plan he informed her of nonchalantly ...
Of postponing their return to Delhi...
Her wish to see the snow he was making a reality
A warmth filled his heart in totality
When she rewarded him a smile so appreciatively
The family received the news openmindedly
Giving them approval to stay longer if necessary
Their sleeping arrangements did cause an issue momentarily
Them thinking of the others concern primarily
Remembering again how things used to be
When at his discomfort she would laugh mockingly
A mature Khushi, was now a pleasure to see
Not the one who was earlier always bratty
A change in their relationship ...maybe?
His touch, his gaze, to her was electricity
His arms around her waist so tiny
Caused her to breath so heavily
But it was more than just anxiety...
Attraction they felt it mutually
When the guide did call her 'Bhabhi'
Mistaking Arnav to her husband be...
Embarrassing them both obviously
Now in complete privacy,
The snow adding to natures beauty
They made their way to drink some tea
When the rain it began slowly
And soon it was coming down incessantly
Help they needed urgently,
They tea stall owner offered voluntarily
While Arnav comforted a shivering Khushi
His jacket, he placed on her shoulders gingerly
Reminding her of their past and his decency
The roof of the shack now shaking vigorously
To Arnav's head causing an injury
When her arms he felt holding him tightly
Concerned and worried for him did look she
He felt no pain when she caressed him lovingly
He was mesmerised by her beauty
Feeling passion, desire with intensity
Her lips inches away...if only
The situation only worsening gravely
Leaving them not much hope or certainty
Despair started settling in slowly
Life had no guarantees
They decided to utilise this opportunity
And apologised almost simultaneously
For being each other's childhood adversary.
To make amends before destiny
And face death peacefully
Admitting to each other their jealousy !
A shocked Arnav looked on disbelievingly
Did he really hear correctly
Khushi who by everyone was pampered silly
Had admitted of him feeling envy?
Zehra please relieve us of our curiosity
For we know all loved her universally !
Tell us what is this mystery ?
P.S...Loved the photographs and the outfits...
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