Part 51(Departure)

Since Arnav was better in comparison to the morning they were downstairs to have food. H.P. placed the food on the table. It was a quiet affair.

It was evening now. Arnav's family would be home soon. Khushi too decided to get back to her flat they were sitting in the drawing-room till the time driver arrives. Though Arnav had insisted that he can drop her there but she strictly denied as she knew he needs rest and as he was still very weak.

Khushi Ji, Mohan(the driver) is here to pick you said H.P.

Khushi nodded and got up so did Arnav. I am coming she said. As soon as Arnav heard it his face fell. So it was the time she would go. This separation was always so unbearable for him. Only if he had a way to stop her. God that was a beautiful day. Her presence had always been like his need. It was after so much time they had spent time together and in a way, it was plenty of time. But then it just feels like time flies so fast when we are with that special one. The time felt so less. It was like as if it was just a few minutes ago she was here and now she was going.

Khushi could see the vulnerability on his face but was her condition any better she too didn't want to go but then she had to go. This wasn't for the first time she felt so. When they were in college and they had just returned from the college trip she felt the same way that she was feeling today.

Flashback

They were in the car he was dropping her home. Both were feeling low. Arnav reached her house. She was about to go out of the car to take out her luggage just then he kept his hand on hers as to stop her. She looks at him.

Jaan, Arnav said.

Yeah, she said. Can we meet tomorrow he asked?

Yeah, why not she said. Now, will you leave my hand I need to take my luggage?

He nodded and came out with her and helped her to keep her luggage in the house.

Jaan I... Nothing I meant Okay bye and he left.

He sat back in his car. She smiles at him so did he but both were feeling hollow from inside. They had a unique bond they were strength and the weakness of each other. She bids him a bye and as soon as his car took a turn a lone tear escaped her eyes.

I will miss you, love.

I will miss you Jaan(he completed sitting in his car)

Flashback ends

Khushi he keeps his hand on her shoulder to bring her back from her own world of thinking.

Let us go he said in a low tone. Sadness was clearly visible in his tone.

Yeah, she moves towards the gate he follows her.

She was about to sit into the car.

Jaan he calls her. she looks at him.

I ... Nothing umm just take care of yourself he said. Even today he didn't know how to tell her this.

I will miss you love she said. This time she wanted to tell him this. She had learned one thing that it is necessary to express love and let your loved ones know what you feel for them. Such moments of affection are soothing not just for the person we say to but for our ourselves too. Arnav looks at her with bewilderment. Did he hear her correct? She was telling such a thing on her own. And hey did she call him to love? Was he getting her back?

Khu.... but he was cut in between Khushi nahi love, Jaan bulayiye(Not Khushi, love call me Jaan).

He hugged her tightly. His tears started to flow. This time he didn't felt the need to hide anything. Jaan that means you have forgiven me? He asked hugging her. Yes, love how can your Jaan stay harsh on you for a long time afterall she loves you a lot. A tear fell on her shoulder. Love are you crying I thought someone is just so much strong. She said still hugging him and gently massaging his hair to calm him down. I will miss you Jaan. I can't stay without you. Can't you stay here? It after a long time I got the glimpse of my real Jaan.

I wish I could stay here love but now I need to go please let me go. We would meet again. But Arnav was still hugging her.

Don't make it difficult for me, love. She said in a low voice her strength already decreasing.

He understood the situation and with a heavy heart pulled back from the hug.

He kept his palm on her cheek. Take care sweetheart. She nodded words were just not required at the moment.

She sits in the car as the driver drove it outside Raizada Mansion.

He too gets inside and sits on the sofa again. Suddenly he felt so alone. He felt like to run back to her flat and hug her tightly and never let her go. God how did he controlled himself in the past years. He needs her so much.

He again remembers her words" I will miss you love" he smiled.

Kis baat par itna Khush hai mera beta mai bhi to janu said Ratna entering inside. (Why my son is so happy. I also want to know.)

Maa, he gets up from the sofa and touches her feet.

Ese hi muskurata raha kar mere bachhe(Keep smiling like that my son)she said kissing his forehead lightly.

How do you feel now? Ratna checks his temperature.

I am better now maa. He said.

Haan that is so much visible. She said.

Just then Ayush enters inside. Ayush too enquires about his health. Soon the three retires to their room. Arnav decided to tell everything to Ratna next day as she was already tired from the long journey.

He sits on his bed just then a message pops on his mobile."How is your fever now? Did you take medicine? Sleep on time.

This girl always so caring he thought.

Much better now. Yeah had taken medicine. Not feeling sleepy. He replied.

"Why??"

"Missing someone" he said

"Sleep Arnav" she replied.

He calls her not able to control himself. They talk for some good 1/2 an hour and finally, she convinces him to sleep.

Things had gradually changed. Khushi and Arnav both had realised their mistakes they did in past and were trying to learn new ways to mend things and create some new beautiful days for themselves.

Two weeks had passed after this and now they had decided to let their families know that they were in a relationship and wanted to spend their life together.

Khushi and Arnav had called their family in a restaurant. Both were tensed. Aman was present there to support them. Ratna already knew she was ready to help them too. In these two weeks, she had also interacted with Khushi and was sure that her son had chosen a gem for himself indeed.

Arnav: You all might be thinking that what we all are doing here. Well, I.. I mean we Khushi and I are...are...

Khushi: Are in a relationship.

Almost everyone's mouth flung open at the revelation apart from the people who already knew it. There was chaos created. Everyone had a question in their mind and so simultaneously everyone was asking them lots of questions which made it really typical to answer even one question.

Arnav: Please everyone say one by one how will we answer?

Everyone kept quiet listening to his words.

Ayush: What is all this Arnav? When did this happen? Who else knew about it?

Arnav: Dad It is a long story. Umm, I guess we should start from the beginning then many of the people will be clear about what is happening here.

So they both started to tell everything about how they met, their friendship, then feelings, their breakup and then mending back.

Everyone's eyes were a little moist. The two had faced a lot they realised. But at the same time anger too was visible on the faces of Ayush, Shashi and Garima.

This was such a big matter that was hidden from them.

Arnav: Dad I am sorry.I...

Ayush: I don't want to talk about it when already you people have done so much in your accordance then do whatever you feel like why even you need my decision in this. Decide yourself.

Ayush was about to go.

Khushi: Dad...He looks at her I mean uncle. I know we did a big mistake hiding such a fact from you. Please don't leave like that and your decision is important. We love each other but there is no value of our love if you aren't happy to see us together.

Ayush: So you would be happy with whatever I decide?

Khushi nods her head.

Okay, then what if I tell you that I am not ready to accept your relation with him. Would you go away leaving him?

Khushi for an instant felt numb.

What happened? I know you can't do this. He said.

What are ... Ratna tried to stop Ayush but he gestures her not to speak in between. She bows down her head.

Yes, uncle, we will go away if you aren't happy she said.

Neither do we want to give Khushi's hand in Arnav's hand spoke Shashi.

"Dad" she looks at him.

"No, Khushi how can we trust this man he left you before what if he did this again. We have no assurance."

No, uncle, I will never leave her. I had committed a mistake and had repented on it. Khushi means life to me I can't even imagine to hurt her.

For a moment even if we trust you But what about it your dad is not ready for this relationship. Would you go againist your dad? garima questioned.

No, Aunty sorry yes I love Khushi but I won't go against my parent's will. He said.

See Khushi, you want to marry this man. He can't even take a stand for you said Garima

Mom, please. It is not just his decision it was our decision. Arnav pressed Khushi's hand to stop her from telling. But she was stubborn to tell. She just can't listen something wrong about her love.

Mumma, we had already decided that if any of you aren't happy with his and my relationship then we will never go against your wish and would separate she said.

Obviously you will say all this. But this will not melt our hearts. I know what intentions you have. You have trapped Arnav afterall he is rich Ayush said.

Dad, please. Arnav said in dangerously low tone his eyes spitting fire.

He had always been a very obedient son and never back answered his dad but today it was about his Khushi he just can't listen to a single word against her.

But for respect, he had for his father. He still didn't raise his voice. He said if you don't want me to be in a relationship with her. I am ready to go away let us walk away. But please don't insult her like this. This girl has sacrificed her dreams just for me. She had supported me from the time I had been nothing. It was her belief that I will become a big man one day dad. Please, dad, you are elder to me I just can't say anything to you but at the same time, I can't afford to listen to a single word against this girl. You don't like her I am fine with it. I am ready to break every tie but don't accuse her of such cheap things it is unbearable dad Please He said