Arshi FF: Second  Love  and Marriage  2
Chapter  3  

                    




















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In New York:

Arnav sat  infront  of  his laptop  to work . After returning from office, he prepared the dinner, fed Aryan and put him to sleep. Now, He sat down for his work. A loud sound of his phone disturbed him.

He looked at the caller id and it was from NK. He lifted the call.

“ Hi NK. How are you ??”asked Arnav.

“ I am fine Bhai. Can you come to Skype ??”asked NK.

“ What ??”asked Arnav puzzled. Until now, he talked with NK only over the phone. He always wanted to see him and others but never dared to. Now, NK himself  asking.

“ Ok. “ said Arnav  and within few minutes, he saw NK infront of him.

“ Someone wants to meet you” said NK and turned the screen. Arnav saw Anjali  and Lavanya, his little sister. Two and half years !! After  two and half years, he is seeing them.  

“ Bhai!!” both of them called out with a little cry.

“ Anju, Lav… How are you both ??”asked Arnav overwhelmed with happiness.

“ We are fine Bhai. How are you ??” asked Anjali.

“ I am fine Anju. “ said Arnav.

“ What fine Bhai !!  You are looking thin  and pale” said  Lavanya.

“ It’s not that Lav. I am fine. Just work stress” said Arnav “ Now  say what are you doing both ??”

Both of them chatted while  saying about their studies and profession.

“ Bhai. Where is Aryan ??”asked NK.

“ Haan Bhai. Where is  he ??” said Anjali.

“He is sleeping now “said  Arnav.

“Oh. We thought to see him. Nk Bhai said he is very cute” said Lavanya.

“Hmm. Very naughty too” said Arnav.

“send us his pics Bhai” asked Anjali.

“Ok. I will send you” said Arnav.

The trio once looked at each other and nodded their heads. Arnav looked at them frowning.

“What happened ??”asked Arnav.

“Actually we called you to say something” said Lavanya.

“ What is it ??” asked Arnav. Lavanya nudged Anjali to say.

Anjali blushing said ”Bhai. I am going to get married”

Arnav stunned for a moment said “Congrats Anju. I can’t believe this. my little sister is going to marry”

“ But it’s true Bhai. Finally, we are getting free  from her emotional blackmail” said NK.

Arnav chuckled hearing it while Anjali hit Nk’s shoulders.

“When is the marriage ??”asked Arnav. Anjali said the date.

“Congrats again Anju. Wish you all the best for your married life” said Arnav.

“Congratulating me won’t work. I need  my wedding gift. You should give me what I will ask” said Anjali.

“Ofcourse. Say what my little sister wants ??”asked Arnav.

“ I want you to attend each and every function of my marriage” said Anjali.

Arnav’s smile faded away and his eyes grew wide.

“Anju. What are you asking ??”said Arnav.

“I din’t ask much Bhai. I want all my brothers in my marriage” said Anjali.

“ It’s not possible Anju” said Arnav.

“ Why won’t it be possible Bhai ?? Even maa and papa  to agreed” said Anju.

“ What !!  Mamma and papa agreed.”asked Arnav.

“ yes. They agreed” said Anjali. Arnav looked at other two who nodded their heads.

“ You blackmailed them. Don’t you ??”asked Arnav.

“ yes. It doesn’t matter anymore. I want my elder brother in my marriage” said Anjali.

“Anju. Why don’t you understand ??”asked Arnav.

“No. I don’t want to understand anything. If you really  love  me  and care for  me, come to my marriage  and  bless me. I  will be waiting for your yes until tomorrow night. If you won’t come, then I will think  that  my brother doesn’t   love me anymore. He din’t give a damn to his family. ” said Anjali with tears and left from there.

Arnav looked  her retreating figure and sighed. He looked at NK and Lavanya who were looking at him with pleading eyes. He disconnected the connection and closed his face with his hands.

To India!! To his family !! To his maa.

At one side his heart is yearning to go but on the other side he doesn’t have any courage.

In AR:

Khushi is working in her cabin when the door knocked. She called the person to come in.

“ Hi Khushiji” came a voice making her roll off her eyes and look at the person with anger. Shyam Manohar Jha is standing before her.

“ What is it Mr.Jha ??”asked Khushi with a stern tone.

“ Khushiji. How many times I said you to call me Shyamji ?? “said Shyam.

“ There is no any personal relation between us Mr.Jha. Whatever it is professional ?? You are one of the client of our company. That’s it” said Khushi.

“ Haan. How can you say that ?? I am one of the friend of Arnav, the person whom you loved.. oops sorry you  still loves him. But what is the use of it ?? He insulted your love and there is no way you can get him back. when I am willing you to make part of my life, why are you denying ??” said Shyam.

“ Mr.Jha. I don’t want a shameless, untrusty person like you in my life. I am happy with what I have..Leave from here” said Khushi angrily

Shyam is going to say something but his mobile rang.

“ Seems like Mrs.Jha is calling you. Get lost” said Khushi and Shyam left from there gritting his teeth.

Khushi closed her eyes in frustration. This man always sticks to her. He was friend of Arnav. In the childhood, he would be coming to raizada home for studying.. He got married to one of the rich business man sister. His wife is a good girl but too dangerous. She don’t know about his husband’s affairs. If she would have known, by now Shyam would have left the world. Now, he fell behind her even after being married. Disgusting man!!.

The Next day:

Arnav and Arjun are in the office. It was during lunch time. Arjun, even being the CEO will have his lunch daily with arnav.

“ Hi Arnav. Come. Let’s have lunch. Mamma send many dishes” said Arjun.

Both of them sat down for the lunch. Arjun observed Arnav is just fiddling with the spoon. He is not eating.

“ Arnav. What happened ?? I am observing you from morning. You seemed to look dull” asked Arjun.

“ Yesterday NK called me” said Arnav.

“ Oh. What he said ??’asked Arjun.

“ Not only NK even Anju and Lav talked with me through skype” said Arnav.

“ That’s really great. You have seen your sisters” asked Arjun.

“ But…..” Arnav stopped not saying further.

“ What happened ??”asked Arjun.

“ Anju is going to get married” said Arnav” and She invited me for marriage”

“ So what have you decided ??’asked Arjun.

“ I don’t know. One side I want to go and other side I am afraid to face them.How can I face them ?? How can I face….” arnav stopped not saying anything.

“ Khushi!! Right”said Arjun. Arnav just sat lowering his head.

“ You are afraid to face Khushi” said Arjun. Arnav nodded his head.

“ What if she have moved on ??”asked Arjun” What is she have married another man ??”

“ No. It will never happen”said Arnav.

“ Why ?? Soo much confidence.” Said Arjun.

“ Because I know how much she loves me. I am her life and breath.  She loves me more than anyone in this world that she won’t even think of any other man even in her dreams.” Said Arnav confidently.

“ When you know soo much about her then why the hell you left her at the mandap on marriage day??”asked Arjun sternly.

“ Because I was a fool. I was selfish.” Said Arnav.

“ I was blind in that Sheetal’s fake love that I din’t even think once for hurting my family” said Arnav. His eyes misted with tears.

Arjun placed his hand on Arnav’s shoulder assuring him.

“ So what have you thought ??”asked Arjun.

“ I don’t know. What do you think I should do ??”asked Arnav.

“ I think you should attend your sister’s marriage.” Said Arjun.

“ What!! Arjun. I can’t” Arnav said.

“ How many days you will run away from them ?? They too have right to know how you are living. You are not happy here. You are let alone here with your son. If not for you, atleast for Aryan. Don’t he deserve love from your family ?? He too should get love from her dada, dadi, chachu, Bua.. Hope they will melt seeing Aryan” said Arjun.

Arnav smiled sarcastically, “ They threw me out even when they know about Aryan”

“ The situation is different then and now” said Arjun” Even you are suffering here. Let them know it. I know even you are willing to go but can’t”

“ But Arjun…” said Arnav

“ No ifs and buts Arnav” said Arjun.

Arnav sat there thinking while Arjun left from there..

In the evening, while leaving to home, Arnav went to Arjun’s cabin. He looked at Arnav curiously.

Arnav said “ I thought a lot and decided to go India.. I will face them. I will apologize to them for once for my deeds..For that I will go India”

Arjun smiled happily and said “ Ok. I will ask my PA to book your tickets in the next two days”

“ What !! Two days. There is still one month for marriage” said Arnav.

“ yes. Actually I got a message from India that a problem arised in Delhi’s branch. I am thinking whom to send and see now you are going to India. Then why don’t you take care of that problem. “ said Arjun.

“ Arjun. But there is still one month for wedding. Why don’t you send anyone from the office ??”asked Arnav.

“ What’s the problem if you go early there ? I want a trust worthy person to go India and who is more trust worthy than you” said Arjun.

“ But how can I stay one month there ??”asked Arnav.

“ There is my mansion there. You can stay there. If you have problem, then employee quarters are there for Delhi branch, you can stay there” said Arjun.

“ Ok. I will stay in the quarters” said  Arnav but in the next second frowned” But what about Aryan ?? Where should I drop him ??”

“ Delhi branch have baby sitting in the office. So, no need for you to worry. You can have a look on Aryan while working too” said Arjun.

“ Ok fine then. I will go to India” said Arnav. He is still in confused mode.

Arshi FF: Second  Love and  Marriage  2
Chapter 2                 

In the evening, Akash came back to the house. He met HP on the way to his room.

“ Did maa had her lunch ??”asked Akash.

“ No Bhaiyya. Even Naniji talked with maasiji but she din’t  eat” said HP.

Akash  sighed hearing it. He knew his mother would be upset.

“Bring the food” said Akash and HP left from there to kitchen. He  soon returned with a food tray in his hand. Akash handover his laptop bag to HP and he moved to his parents room. He knocked the door but finding no response, he opened it silently and found his mother sitting on the bed.

He went and sat on the bed. Ratna opened her eyes finding some movement beside her. 

 

“Aki. When did you came ?”asked Ratna.

“just now mamma” said Akash.

“ Wait. I will bring you coffee” said Ratna and is going to get up but Akash made her sit on the bed.

“ HP said you din’t eat lunch today” said Akash.

“ I din’t had an appetite today” said Ratna not looking at Akash.

“  you are upset over that matter. Didn’t you?”asked Akash.

Ratna din’t say anything. 

“ trust me maa even I din’t had slightest idea about the trio doing all these behind my back. “ said  Akash.

“ I trust you Aki but  still I can’t digest the fact I have to face him again. I am worried  about Garima and Khushi. It is two and half years that  me and your father couldn’t see directly into the eyes of Garima and Khushi. We din’t even have courage to face them.  It is their goodness  that they din’t held any grudges with us. But still whenever we face them or talk with them, we feel guilty. Who is the cause for all this ?? Isn’t it him ?? How will Garima and Khushi think when they will come to know  he is coming for Anju’s marriage. I know they won’t  think bad about us but still  Akash ”said Ratna.

“ Let him come  maa” said Akash.

“ Aki.. what are you saying ??”asked Ratna.

“ yes maa. Let him come and know  what damage he caused. Let him know how others are suffering  because of his selfishness. Let him regret maa “ said Akash.

“ Is there any use of his regret ?? He is already happy with his wife and child” said Ratna.

“ What’s going on ??” came a voice from behind and they both looked at Avinash standing at the door.

“ hmm papa. Maa din’t had her lunch” said Akash.

Avinash understood  why she din’t had her food. So he came to her.

“ I know Ratna you are upset. Even me too. I know you are thinking about Garima and Khushi  how they feels. Even  I  too  thought  the  same. But we still don’t know he will come or not. Who knows  if he doesn’t want to come . What if he doesn’t have courage to face us and  denies. Anjali still din’t invited him.” said Avinash.

“ What if he agrees to come ??”asked Ratna 

“ Then just treat  him  as  a  guest. Nothing more. Also he will come for marriage . He will stay only for a day or two. Don’t concentrate on him. concentrate on your daughter’s marriage. ” said  Avinash.

  “ Yes maa. Papa is right “ said Akash. Ratna nodded her head reluctantly.

“ Ok now come on have the food” said Akash and took a spoon fed his mother.

“ You know maa. Today Khushi brought aloo paratha for lunch. It was really horrible I had ever eat” said Akash.

“ Why ?? Garima  and Khushi makes tasty food naa” asked Ratna.

“Because  Today Payal prepared the food. God.  That was the worst food I had eaten in my life. I just eat only one piece and couldn’t  eat it but Khushi bechara ate it. She said  if payal comes to know about it. she feels bad about “ said  Akash.

Ratna just laughed . Akash successfully diverted her attention telling office stories making her laugh.  Avinash looked at the mother son duo. 

“ one son causes pain and the other son soothes the pain” thought  Avinash and left from there.

In Newyork:

Arnav and Arjun entered Khurana mansion  returning from the office. Aryan who was playing saw his father.

“ Paa” squealed out  and came running to him.

“ Haan my boy” Arnav lifted him up and kissed his cheeks.

Sharada came there. 

“ Aunty. Thank you soo much” said Arnav.

“ Will you ever change ?? How many times I have said you no to thank me ??”said Sharada.

“ maa leave it. You saying not to thank and Arnav thanking you is common. It is never going to change” said Arjun.

“ Ok. I will take leave now” said Arnav.

“ Arnav. Why don’t you have dinner with us ?”asked Sharada.

“ No aunty. It’s ok. Some other time” said Arnav and left from there with Aryan..

In Gupta House:

Akash and Khushi are discussing about some project when Ratna came there. They both were in the hall.

“ Where is Garima ??”asked Ratna.

“ She is in the kitchen maa” said Khushi. Yes, Khushi calls Ratna maa. They have a special bond. Khushi is very close to Ratna more than Garima. Ratna loves Khushi a lot. The reason is Garima fell ill after Khushi born. So, most of the time, Ratna would take care of both Khushi and Akash as they both are of equal size. so, Ratna have  a special bond  with Khushi.

“ Bhabi. “ came Garima there followed by Payal too.

Ratna forwarding the box she got said” These are jelebis for Khushi. She din’t even had her lunch properly. Akash said to me”

Khushi frowned hearing it while Akash gulped hearing it.

 

“ What ?? Khushi.. Are you ok ??”asked  Garima.

“ I am fine amma. It’s just I din’t had an appetite to eat” said Khushi.

“ What!! But Akash said you couldn’t able to eat as the parathas made by payal are soo bad. They are soo pathetic that he just had only one morsel” said Ratna.

Garima and Khushi looked at each other while Akash closed his eyes. In the next  minute, a pillow hit him hard on his face making him stumble back.  He rubbed his nose which was red now.

“ How dare you Akash Singh Raizada to say that my parathas are bad ??”Shouted Payal angrily.

“ Payal” glared both Garima and Khushi at her angrily.

“ What ?? Why are you both looking  at me ?? Didn’t you heard what he said ??” said Payal and in the next minute tears rolled from her eyes.

“ Are my parathas that bad  ?? “ said Payal crying. The four looked at her shocked. Ratna just thought to pull her leg but she ended crying. 

“ I hate you” said Payal to Akash and left to her room crying. Garima is going behind her  but Ratna stopped her and went behind Payal to console her.

“ Are you okay ??”asked Khushi.

“ I am fine Khushi. Seriously, aunty you should have named her pagal not payal. She is a fire brand” said Akash rubbing his nose.

Garima and Akash laughed out hearing it.

“ What’s going on ??” Came Anjali there.

“ Nothing Anju. Your  brother got a dose from Payal” said Khushi.

“ Ohh. Bhai why do you always tease her ??” asked Anjali.

“ Just for fun” said Akash.

“ And today that fun costed your nose. See how red it became ??”said Khushi. Akash pouted hearing it.

Ratna came down  with Payal who is still looking sad. 

“ Akash. Payal wants to give you a punishment” said  Ratna.

“ Oh.. what is that then ??”asked Akash.

“ she will  make parathas tomorrow and you have to eat them” said Ratna.

“ What ?? NO” said Akash.

“ You don’t have any option” said Ratna and looked at Anjali “ Why are you here ??”

“ I have something to talk with Akash and  Khushi Di” said Anjali.

Ratna frowned hearing it. 

“ Mumma. I want to discuss with them regarding my wedding function dresses” said Anjali knowing very well what her mother must be thinking.

Ratna nodded her head and left from there. Garima and Payal left into the kitchen. The trio sat down discussing about the dresses.

After half an hour, they came to conclusion. 

“ So, Anju. Everything is clear now. We have thought about engagement, haldi, mehendi, sangeet but what about wedding lehenga. “ asked Khushi.

“ We will discuss about it later” said Anjali.

“ Later !!  When?? There is only one month time” said Khushi.

“ Don’t worry about that Di” said Anjali.

Khushi sighed hearing it while Akash understood Anjali’s intentions to some extent.

“ Ok. We will leave now” said Akash and both Anjali, Akash was going from there.

Seeing them going, Payal came into the hall. Khushi went  into the kitchen. Anjali went  forward but Akash stayed back seeing Payal.

She came to him and said” My parathas are  bad naa. Wait and see. Tomorrow  I will deliberately make worst parathas and you  have to eat them” 

“ I will love to do that darling. After all, I  should eat your hand made parathas only after marriage. So, I too think it  would be better if I get used to them” flirted Akash.

“ Who said you  I  am going to marry you ?? I will never marry you” said Payal angrily.

“ Let’s see  baby” said  Akash winking at her and left from there. Payal stood there angrily stomping her foot.