Arshi FF: Second  Love  and Marriage  2
Chapter  3  

                    




















Banner Credit: Sriniha_Arshi

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.