Part 53 Shashi's decision

Coming inside the room, Arnav closed the door of his room.

*Don't close the door...* Khushi said.

*Why? *

*We are not going to do anything personal here... understand? * she said strictly.

*This is our personal space... keeping this as personal is important... ok? *

*No... not ok... your mind is not stable... it changes time to time...* she said with an angry pout.

*When did I change my mind? It's always stable... it always needs Khushi*

*Why are you arguing with uncle and aunty? Can't you just obey their words...? *

*Of course, I can... but I don't think what they said is necessary*

*What...? Is not that necessary...? Really? *

*Then what? We are husband and wife... there is nothing more than that to think about...*

*This is why I don't want to get married without their permission...*

*But, we got married...* He said with a smirk.

*So what?*

*So... nothing...* he shrugged his shoulders off with a smile.

*Listen... don't you dare do something... I will go to aunt's room then...*

*Oh, really? *

*Really...*

*Try to take a step away from this room if you can...*

*Are you challenging me? *

*Yes... I'm challenging you... So? *

Khushi sat on the recliner making face.

*Don't make face like this... it's pulling me like a magnet...* he teased.

*I warn you Arnav...*

*Oh... I'm scared...* he laughed.

*Stop teasing me...*

Arnav came to her and sat next to her. Khushi tried to get up. He circled her shoulders with his left hand and pressed her thighs with his right hand.

*Leave me, Arnav*

*What's your problem? *

Khushi said nothing but looked away.

*Don't you like to be with me? *

*Shut up Arnav... don't connect something which is not related to another one*

*Then, how could I take it? *

*We have limits for everything, Arnav*

Before Arnav said anything, Khushi kept her index finger on his lips.

*Don't say there are no limits between husband and wife...*

Arnav nodded yes.

*I know that... if we get married properly, would aunty and uncle restrict us for anything? *

Arnav nodded no.

*But, they are restricting now... what does that mean? Are not they concern about us? Didn't they want us to get married? They brought me to RM without even caring about my father because they want me to marry you. Why don't you understand that, Arnav? *

Arnav gulped down.

*Where will I go leaving you? I'm going to be with you for my lifetime... Then why so urgent...? *

*I won't do anything yaar... trust me...*

*It doesn't matter, you do something or not, Arnav. I'm not talking about it. If you obey their words, you will automatically earn their trust... won't you? *

Arnav nodded yes.

*It's your wish hereafter...* she said.

*Ok... but, you should not say anything if I ask them to fix our marriage soon*

*I won't say anything... I promise...*

*That's good... let's go...*

She nodded yes and stood from the recliner.

*Arnav... can I ask you something? *

*What? *

*What so hurry? *

Arnav smirked.

*Don't you really know? * he asked with a brow up.

She punched his stomach and Arnav laughed.

*You are asking me why...? I love you so much. That's why I want to marry you soon. But, you are always mistaking me...* he laughed.

*Shut up...*

They came out.

In the meanwhile,

Arvind got a call from Shashi. Arvind looked at Ratna.

*Shashiji is calling...* he said sighing.

*Attend the call... don't forget what Khushi said...* she warned.

*Ok* Arvind attended the call.

*Namaste Shashiji...*

*I'm sorry for whatever happened with our children, Raizadaji*

*Why are you apologizing, Shashiji? *

*I should not have been stubborn... because of me everything had happened...* he repented.

*Parents always want their children's betterment no matter what...*

*Thank you... but please don't scold Arnav for marrying Khushi. He did what he has to... what could he do to save Khushi from Vikas in that situation? He loves Khushi... that's why he would have married her... No man will let his girl marry another man... *

Arvind looked at Ratna rolling his eyes.

*Nothing is in our hands, Arvindji... Arnav and Khushi's marriage is an example of it...*

*You are right... don't worry. We will perform their marriage again...*

*I don't think it's necessary... they are already married. We can arrange a reception for society sake*

*Don't you want to make them marry again? * Arvind asked unbelievably.

*No, Arvindji... because Vikas may create problem again... if we arrange a reception, he will get to know that Arnav and Khushi got married*

*you may be right...* Arvind said.

*Shall we come to RM to meet Arnav and Khushi? *

*Of course... you no need to seek my permission, Shashiji. You can come anytime to meet your daughter and son-in-law*

*Thank you, Arvindji*

*Don't make me feel awkward thanking me for this...*

*Ok... we will come home in the evening*

*sure... we will be waiting for you*

They disconnected the call.

*Shashiji trusted their lie* Arvind said.

*Doesn't he really want to get them married again? * Ratna asked surprisingly.

*No... he is so scared about Vikas... just like Chotte...*

*Maybe, they are right* Ratna said.

*Mmm... Shashiji wants us to arrange their marriage reception. He said it's enough*

*Marriage reception? *

*Yeah... he wants to declare their marriage officially... so that, they won't get any problem again...*

*What about you? *

*They got married in a temple... in front of God... what else do they need more than God's blessings? *

Ratna sighed.

*I thought about Khushi's parents... I want them to be satisfied. If they have no problem, then I too don't have any problem...*

*Your son is going to hope from the earth to sky* Arvind laughed.

*It's obvious* Ratna chuckled.

They saw Arnav and Khushi coming downstairs. Khushi smiled at them. Arnav took a seat next to Arvind and Khushi sat opposite to him.

*Do you want to eat something, Khushi? * Ratna asked.

*No aunty... not now*

*Mom... we have decided something...*

Arvind and Ratna spared a glance.

*Khushi will not be staying in my room until we get married* Arnav said.

Ratna and Arvind looked at him unbelievably.

*Are you sure, Chotte? * Ratna asked.

*Yes, Mom...*

*Oh... Khushi should have made you understand... *

*She feels awkward to go against your words... I think I should respect her feelings*

*That's really great to hear... Is not it Arvind? *

*Yeah... of course...*

*Just now Shashiji called Arvind and said when to fix your marriage* Ratna said seriously.

Arvind looked at her bewildered who was so thoughtful.

*Really? When does he want to fix the marriage? * Arnav asked her curiously.

*He said there are no good days for the next forty days. So, your marriage will be next month last...*

*Whaaaat!* Arnav jumped from the couch in shock.

*Haan, Chotte... as you also understand what is right and what is wrong... there won't be any problem in the next forty days... you guys can go to college and concentrate on your studies* Ratna said with a serious expression.

She turned to Arvind.

*Am I right Arvind? *

*Yeah... absolutely right*

*Dad... stop supporting Mom for everything... Think what's right and do that...* Arnav said.

*Oh... see, who is saying that... *

*Why? Why should not I say? *

*It has not been a day you got married. You started obeying your wife's words and are you knocking me not to support my wife? *

Arnav rolled his eyes.

*I didn't mean it Dad...*

*What did you mean then? *

*Is not forty days too much? *

*Chotte, according to me, it's nothing because I had been alone for more than fifteen years without my wife...* Arvind said.

Ratna nodded yes.

Arnav sat on the couch annoying. Arvind and Ratna smirked, seeing his face. Are not they teasing him too much these days? What will be Arnav's reaction when he got to know about Shashi's real decision?

To be continued...

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No Marriage...

*Chotte, don't keep your face like a kid... it doesn't suit you...* Ratna said teasingly.

Arnav glared at her.

*Why are you glaring at me? Didn't you say a few minutes ago that you will be waiting until your marriage? * she asked.

*I thought you guys will arrange our marriage in a day or two...* he said annoyingly.