Arshi FF: Second  Love  and   Marriage
Chapter  8                            

In RM:

Anjali and Lavanya are waiting in the hall for the time to pass. Everyone knew Arnav is coming today but no one were concerned. Nk went to airport to receive him.

Akash came downstairs with his bag.

“ Maa. I am leaving for office” he shouted to Ratna who is in the kitchen.

“ Wait a minute” said Ratna from the kitchen. Akash stood there.

Anjali came there after talking with NK. She looked at Lavanya” Nk Bhai called. Arnav Bhai’s flight landed”

Ratna who came there gave lunch box to Akash.

“ Here take your breakfast. Don’t skip.” Said Ratna.

“ Ok Maa” said Akash taking from her hand. 

“Aki Bhai. Where are you going this early ??  It is still eight”asked Anjali.

“ I have an early meeting” said Akash.

“ What ?? How can you go ?? Can’t you postpone your meeting ??”asked Anjali.

“ And what’s reason ??”asked Akash.

“ Arnav Bhai is coming. he will be here in an hour. Don’t you be there to welcome him ??”asked Anjali.

Akash gritted his teeth hearing it” I don’t find it necessary to welcome unnecessary people”

He left from there leaving a sad as well as angry Anjali there. Ratna too went into kitchen giving a final glare to her.

Anjali not caring to her glances shouted “ HPji. Make the pooja thaal ready”

The flight landed in Delhi. As soon as the announcement is made, Arnav went stiff. He felt nervous suddenly. Finally taking a deep breathe, he got up holding Aryan who was now looking surroundings keenly. He was very much exhausted and sleepy due to long journey.

He came out after checking in. Arjun said he arranged for his stay. He have to look for a cab.

“ Bhai” he heard a voice and turned. Nk was standing there. He din’t knew Nk is coming to receive him. Nk came near him and hugged him.

“ How are you ??”asked NK.

“ I am fine” said Arnav. Nk looked at Aryan” Hey my champ. How are you ??” he pinched his cheeks while Aryan scrunched his eyebrows.

“ Come Bhai. I will take you to your apartment” said NK.

Arnav nodded his head. They both came out. Driver Mohan is waiting for them. He smiled to Arnav to which he reciprocated.

“ How are you Mohan ??”asked Arnav.

Mohan was surprised by his question” I am fine sir.” Arnav never greeted anyone. He had a lot of attitude and shouting over everyone.

They both got into the car and drove off. Arnav and NK were talking while Aryan is busy watching outside.

In his talks Arnav din’t recognized when they reached. It was only when the car stopped he looked out. To his shock, he is in RM.

“ Mohan. What is this ?? I have asked you to take to my apartment. Why did you brought me to Shantivan ??”asked Arnav.

“ Bhai. I asked him to” said  NK.

“What ??”arnav looked at him shocked.

In the next minute, the car door opened by Anjali, Lavanya and almost dragged him out.

“ Bhai” Anjali looked at him with tears.

Arnav too got tears in his eyes. It is two and half years they are seeing each other.

Anjali hugged him to which he reciprocated. Lavanya too hugged him. They had a tearful re-union.

Anjali and Lavanya looked at Aryan who is looking at them confused. Anjali lifted him and kissed his cheeks. Lavanya took him from Anjali and squeezed him out making him scream.

“ Leave him. you are crushing him” said NK.

Arnav took Aryan from them who is now looking irritated by the torture with his buas.

“ Come in Bhai” said Anjali.

“ No Anju. I will go to  my apartment” said Arnav.

“ No way. You can’t” said Anjali

“ Anju. Plz. Everyone will get uncomfortable if I stay here even I too.plzz” said Arnav.

“ NO. you are going to stay here. You have my promise” said Anjali. Arnav looked at her puzzled.

Anjali dragged him to the door. She shouted for HP who brought aarti thaal.

Hearing Anjali shout, Nani and Manorama chachi came there. HP brought thaali. Arnav smiled to him to which he reciprocated surprised.

Anjali did Arnav’s aarti. He looked at Nani and Chachi whose face show that they are not pleased. Even his chachaji who came there looked unpleasant.

Nani, Manorama and her husband looked beside expecting Sheetal but were surprised when they din’t found her. Arnav understood by their looks that they are looking for Sheetal but how can he say what happened ??  His eyes looked for those two persons whom he love and respect a lot, his parents but din’t found them. He knew they won’t forgive him but still he felt disappointed when he din’t saw them.

Arnav entered the house hesitatingly. He looked around. A lot of things changed here. He looked at Nani, Chachi, Chacha. He was going towards them to take blessings but they all turned around and went away from there. Arnav gulped down seeing their straight disapproval.

He turned to his siblings and faked a smile. They to felt bad by their elders gesture.

“ Bhai. Come. I will show your room. You need to take rest” said  Anjali. The trio led him to his room.

He was surprised to his room filled with his and Aryan’s pictures. Seeing him surprised, Anjali said” we asked your friend Arjun to send some pics of Aryan to surprise you Bhai”

Arnav was surprised hearing it but smiled to them.

“Ok. Now take bath and come downstairs. Let’s have breakfast together” said Anjali. The trio left from there.

Arnav sighing placed his luggage on the bed. He first have to make Aryan ready then himself.

Outside the room, Lavanya said” Di. Is it a good idea to bring Arnav Bhai here ??”

“ Lav. What are you saying ??’asked NK.

“ Bhai. You have seen how Nani, maa and papa reacted rudely with Bhai. They din’t even gave him blessings.  Seeing their behavior I have doubt is it a good decision to let Arnav Bhai stay here” said Lavanya.

“ Don’t worry Lavanya. My decision is right” said Anjali with a lot of confidence.

After an hour, the door knocked and Arnav opened the door. Anjali, NK and Lavanya smiled to him.

‘ Come Bhai. Let’s have breakfast” said Anjali. Arnav nodded his head and lifted Aryan from the bed.

“ Hi Aryan. Come to me” Anjali tried to take him but he turned away his face hugging his father more.

“ Bhai. Why isn’t he coming to us ?? We are waiting to play with him “ said Lavanya in a disappointing tone.

“ Lav. We just came back an hour ago. Give him sometime, he will get acquainted to you” said Arnav. Then he introduced the trio to Aryan who seemed though less interested.

Arnav’s mobile rang and it was from Arjun.

“ you people go. I will come” said Arnav.

“ Ok. We will be waiting “ said Anjali.

Arnav talked with Arjun and explained him how Nk and Anjali dragged him into Shantivan.

After completing the call, he was descending the stairs when he looked at his mother. Ratna is standing there giving some instructions to HP.

Arnav stood there with a rush of emotions. He had tears in his eyes looking his mother after two and half years. He wanted to go and hug her tightly as he always do.  Ratna felt someone staring at her. She turned and looked at Arnav who is looking at her. Her eyes grew wider and she too felt a rush of emotions. Her son, who is always apple of her eyes is infront of her after two and half years.

The mother son duo both were just looking at each other. Ratna’s eyes darted to the boy in his arms who is cute. But soon Ratna remembered all the past incidents and turned away her face. Arnav sighed seeing it.