Arshi FF: Second Love and  Marriage 2
Chapter 12          

It was in the middle of night. Arnav got up and checked Aryan’s temperature. His temperature is high and he is shivering in his sleep. Arnav got panicked. Usually Aryan’s fever reduced whenever he is given his regular medicines but now his fever increased. He din’t understand what to do. He doesn’t know any doctors here in India. He immediately rushed to Nk’s room and knocked the door.

A Sleepy Nk opened the door only to find a tensed Arnav.

“ Bhai.. What happened ??”asked NK in sleepy tone.

“ NK. Aryan is having high fever. I gave his regular medicines  but the fever got high and he is shivering. Do you know any doctor ??” said Arnav.

NK’s sleep flew away hearing it.

“ Bhai. I don’t have any doctor’s number. Wait Akash Bhai has doctor’s number” said Nk. They both rushed to Akash’s room and knocked the door.

Akash opened the door with sleepy head. But seeing the panicked form of his brothers, he got tensed.

“ What happened ??’asked  Akash. Nk explained to him about Aryan’s health.

“ yes I have doctor’s number. I will call him” said Akash and rushed for his mobile. In the next few minutes, he called the doctor and asked him to come to Shantivan. Nk meanwhile went to Anjali and Lavanya informed them who were panicked.

They all went to Arnav’s room. Arnav sat beside Aryan patting him. poor baby is shivering due to fever. 

Akash and others felt sorry seeing him in that state. Arnav almost had tears seeing Aryan’s state. They have never seen Arnav in such a distraught state. 

 They waited patiently for the doctor. After fifteen minutes, doctor arrived.. he checked Aryan, injected him and prescribed some medicines. He asked them to give those meds for every two hours until the fever reduces.

“ I will bring the medicines” said Akash and left from there. Arnav started to pace in his room with Aryan in his arms who is crying due to injection.

Akash brought medicines Arnav made Aryan have his medicines and put him on the bed. 

“ You all go and sleep.” Said Arnav to his siblings.

“ It’s ok Bhai. We will stay” said Anjali.

Arnav sat on one side of the bed while Anjali on the other side. Akash sat on the recliner while Nk and Lavanya occupied one sofa each.

They almost hadn’t slept whole night. For every two hours, alarm of everyone’s mobile rangs and they all wakes up. Arnav gives Aryan medicines.

When it was six in the morning, Ratna went to Akash’s room to wake him up but to her surprise he was no there. She then looked in study and Nk’s room. He was not there even NK is missing. She then observed Anjali and Lavanya is also missing. 

She came to Arnav’s room following her conscience. There she saw Arnav and Anjali on either side of the bed sleeping in sitting position. Nk and Lavanya on the sofa in the same position. Akash on the recliner. She went near Akash and shook him calling “ Aki”

Hearing her voice, everyone woke up. 

“ Maa. What are you doing here ??’asked Akash.

“ I should ask you that” said Ratna “ What are you all doing here ??”

“ Mumma. Aryan had high fever last night. Aki Bhai called doctor. “ said Anjali.

They all observed a concerned expression in Ratna’s face and how her eyes darted to sleeping Aryan.

Anjali checked his temperature.

“ The fever has reduced” said Anjali smiling.

“ Anju. You all go to your rooms and sleep” said Arnav.

“ Aki you asked me to wake up early as you have an early meeting” said Ratna.

“ yeah. I forgot about it.” said Akash “ It’s ok. I will ask Khushi to attend the meeting” said Akash. Everyone left from there giving a last glance at sleeping Aryan.

At the dining table, everyone arrived except Arnav. He said he can’t come leaving Aryan alone. So, Anjali served in a plate and asked HP to take the plate to Arnav’s room. 

Manorama came there along with Ratna. She gave a small bowl to HP.

“ Aryan should eat this as he is having fever. “said Manorama “ Give it in the room and say what I said” 

Anjali smiled seeing her mother not giving directly to HP instead make her Chachi gave food for Aryan. She knew her mother must have made Khichdi for Aryan.

After the breakfast, Akash came out to go for office. Ratna too followed him. They both saw Payal talking over the phone. She was wearing a yellow chudidar looking stunningly beautiful with open hair. An yellow rose adorned her head.

“ Yeah. I am coming. I am looking for auto and will come soon” said Payal and disconnected the call.

“ Payal. Why are you going by auto ??”asked Ratna.

“ Credit goes to your son aunty. Because of him Di left for office early and now I have to look for an auto” said Payal.

“ Where is your scooty ??”asked Akash.

“ I gave it to servicing.” Said Payal.

“ Ok fine then. Aki will  drop you to college” said Ratna. 

Payal was horrified by the idea. Going with Akash alone. She can’t that risk. He won’t even leave a chance to flirt with her.  Akash on the other hand mentally thanked his mother.

“ Huhh.. No aunty. It’s ok. I will manage” said Payal.

“ What manage ?? Why are you behaving like  you are an outsider ?? Many times Aki dropped you and Lavanya to college naa.” Asked Ratna.

“ Haan Payal. Come “ said Akash.

Ratna held Payal’s hand and took her near the car and forced her into the car. Akash smirking  sat in the driving seat.

“ What is soo special today ??’asked Akash. 

“ Nothing. Why did you ask that ??”asked Payal.

“ Hmm just like that” said Akash but he still felt dissatisfied.

“ Why are you taking this route ??’asked Payal seeing him changing the route.

“ Let’s take a long route” said Akash.

“ What ?? I will be late to the college “ said Payal.

“ You don’t have first hour class. So, don’t worry” said Akash. he even knew about her time table grunted Payal to herself.

“ Actually I am waiting for the day where I will take you on long drive.. only you and me” said Akash.

Payal gulped hearing it… she  avoided looking at him..

“ Did you thought about my proposal ??”asked Akash.

“ I already said it is a NO” said Payal stressing on NO.

“ I also said to think again” said Akash. Payal just turned her head to other side. Akash’s mobile rang and he lifted the call. It was from one of his clients. So, he can’t deny. The phone call took for twenty minutes to Payal’s relief

Her college came  and he stopped the car cursing the client. she was going to get down when he stopped her.

“ Don’t you know minimum manners to thank me ??”asked Akash.

“ Why should I thank you ??”asked Payal.

“ For dropping you to college “ said Akash.

“ You dropped me because I was left because of you otherwise my Di would dropped me. And one more thing I got into your car on Ratna aunty’s insistence. I am not dying to get into your this damn car” said Payal.

“ Well ok then. I will thank you for getting into my car” said Akash and even Payal could understand what he meant, he kissed her on her cheeks.

Payal’s eyes grew wide and she pushed him hardly getting out of the car. 

“Payal!!” Akash shouted back but she ran away.

In AR:

Akash entered Khushi’s cabin. She smiled looking at him.

“ How did the meeting went  ??”asked Akash.

 

“ It went well Akash. “ said Khushi.

“ Sorry Khushi troubling you. “ said Akash.

“ It’s ok Akash. But Are you ok ??”asked Khushi “ I mean I thought that when you asked me to handle the meeting, you were not well”

“ I am perfectly fine Khushi. Last night, we din’t slept well” said Akash.

“ Why ??” asked Khushi. Akash explained her what happened yesterday night.

“ ohh. How is he now ??”asked Khushi.

“ Aryan is fine now” said Akash. Khushi just nodded her head.

Anjali entered the cabin with some files..

“ Di. These are the files I am working on. I completed them” said Anjali. She is feeling  guilty over her earlier words but they can’t be unprofessional. 

Khushi took them and said” Designers are working over your wedding dresses. They will start if you give the sketch of your wedding lehenga too”

“ Ok. Can I bring the designer here ??”asked Anjali.

Khushi and Akash frowned looking at her, so Anjali said “ I mean the designer can give more ideas how to work on it “

“ Ok” said Khushi and engrossed in the work. Akash left from there while Anjali left thinking..