"She met with Dr. Jayson, her psychiatrist"
"Psychiatrist?" whispered shocked Arnav.
"Hmm... we don't know the reason for her visits to psychiatrist. Hospital people are not ready to reveal things about her to our manager. They said it's a strict order from her family not to reveal anything to anyone. NK admitted her in hospital for treatment. She is okay now, but she is not talking with anyone. She is not mingling with anyone. She almost stopped living her life and she is living her life like hell. She is completely depressed. But she is recovering"
"FAMILY? She doesn't have family damn it. I'M HER FAMILY; I won't allow anyone to be her family. SHE IS MINE... I will take care of her. ONLY I HAVE RIGHT. Aman, arrange my travel to Sydney tomorrow itself. I need to go to Khushi. I'm worried about her. She deserves happiness Aman. I can't leave her there anymore. I already made a grave mistake leaving her there all alone, not anymore. You just take care of everything here. You can go now and make everything ready"
"But ASR, you are not well. I think it will be good if you go there after some more days"
"No Aman... I don't want to wait anymore. Now I know what I need in my life; which person is important in my life; which person I want in my life. Now I know who is what. Now I know who is perfect for me. It's Khushi, only Khushi. I will go and bring her where she belongs – here. You just go and do arrangements" ordered Arnav. He bid bye to Aman and went to Nani's room
"Nani... can I come in?"
Nani nodded her head. Arnav straight went inside and sat in front of her. Holding her one hand in his, he kept his head on her lap. Unable to control the love for her grandson, Nani started to stroke his hair. Arnav closed his eyes feeling the warmth from his Nani
"I'm not bad person Nani. I'm just scared. I'm just scared of betrayal. I'm just scared of left alone. Trust me Nani I'm not a bad person. I really wanted to be with Khushi. She is such a lovely girl Nani. I never ever saw anyone like her. She is full of life Nani. But I'm scared to bring her here Nani. What if I hurt her with my anger? What if I hurt her with my beliefs? What if I hurt her with my rude behaviour? I don't want her to be hurt Nani. She deserves happiness. After seeing Akash in that situation, I couldn't bring my heart to trust anyone Nani. I'm scared Nani, please help me. I too want to be happy in life. I too want love in my life. I too want to meet my soul mate, spend life with her. Tell me Nani, what I have to do? How to come out of my fears? How to make my heart to trust others? Tell me Nani, please help me" Arnav cried his heart out in his Nani's lap.
Seeing her grandson in that vulnerable state, she hugged him tight and tried to sooth his pain.
"Sh... Chote... don't cry. Relax... sh..."
"How can I Nani? I'm tired Nani... I want Khushi in my life. I want happiness in my life. When you and Di didn't listen to my words, I really felt bad Nani."
"But, whatever you said to Khushi was not correct Chote. After living with her for almost around 2 months, how can you accuse her? Do you really think that she will do things for money? Do you really think that she will try to use you? Do you really think that her love for you is fake?"
"No..." he whispered.
"Then? Why did you say those words?"
"Nani... I was confused Nani... I needed her support that time. I really wanted to be with her that time. I never wanted to leave her there. When she didn't allow me to talk with her, I was hurt. My anger took control and in my anger I couldn't understand what I was saying. I had hurt her badly. But now, I'm ready to ask forgiveness. But I don't know whether she will accept my apology or not. But I need her Nani... please help me Nani. What to do now?"
"Chote... If whatever you said about her and her love towards you is true, and then she never can be angry on you. She will always happy with you. If she is angry also, you have to give time to her to come back to herself. You have to give time for her to realise that you need her in your life. But before that, you need to go to her and ask apology. Don't pressure her much. Give time to her. But don't come without her. I want my grandson always successful. Go... and get your love, bring our happiness to our home" Nani caressed his hair with one hand while cupping his face with another.
Smiling, he hugged her tight and promised her to bring their happiness to home. He said his travel plan and after assuring her about his safety and health, he got permission for his travel. He didn't tell anything about Khushi's health condition, because he doesn't want his Nani to be worried more. He left from there taking blessing from her. He requested her to talk with Di and make her understand his feelings and situation. When Nani asked him to go and talk, he bluntly refused saying, after bringing Khushi to home only he will talk with her. He wanted his sister to be happy and he knows bringing Khushi only make her happy and he will do that for his sister, his Nani, his family and for HIM.
He left to his room and got ready for his journey to his Khushi, his life. Before going he went to Anjali to inform her about his journey. He knew that she won't listen to his words, so he stood outside her room and left from there without saying any word. He didn't say any word because he just wanted to see the happiness on her face caused by his surprise.
"Soon Di... just wait for few days, I will give you want you want. Just few days..." he thought and left from there smiling little.
He checked with Aman, and boarded his private jet. He was surprised to see Aman in the jet.
"Aman, I said to take care of everything here. Then what the hell you are doing in this flight with me?" irritation is clearly audible in his voice
"ASR, I can't let you go alone in this condition. What can I answer to Bhabhi, if she asks me why I allowed you to go alone?"
Arnav was surprised to hear Aman. But he felt happy hearing Aman mentioning Khushi as Bhabhi. He smiled little and said
"Still Aman... if you come here then who will take care of office there?"
"Don't worry ASR, I already arranged few persons to look after, after all its matter of few days. They can take care, you don't worry"
"Still Aman... I'm not a child for god sake. I can take care of myself. You just leave" Arnav said with slight irritation
"Hmm... fine then... if you are stubborn in your decision then here is my resignation. I'm not your employee anymore. As I'm not your employee now, and as I promised Bhabhi to take care of you, as I'm responsible about you – I think I can come with you, what you will say?" asked Aman with a victorious smile on his lips.
Surprised with Aman's dare, Arnav shook his head unbelievingly. Understanding Aman's care and agreeing his defeat, Arnav nodded his head giving permission to Aman.
"You no need to give permission ASR. I will come with you whether you agree or not. I can't leave you in peace" said Aman smiling sheepishly
"Fine..." said Arnav smiling a little. Arnav can sense the happiness in Aman's words. He can see the happiness in Aman's eyes. Arnav smiled and thanked god for giving a wonderful person as his friend. He realised how blind he had been these years. He realised how much he wasted his life, he realised how much wrong he is judging the people. He heard Aman's blabbering about all the things in the world. He reminded him about Khushi.
The thought of Khushi itself gave immense peace to Arnav's heart. He closed his eyes in content to see Khushi's smiling face. He wondered how a mere thought of a person can give immense happiness and peace to another. He smiled and remembered the time he spent with Khushi. He remembered her selfless love, pure innocent heart. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky above the clouds from the window. It's so fresh, pure and clear – like Khushi's heart – said his heart. 'What did you do to my heart Khushi? It's not at all listening to me. All the time it's thinking about you. It's not at all ready to forget you or stop thinking about you. What did you do Khushi? I'm sorry dear... I'm really sorry for my words, my deeds and my behaviour. I hope you will give me a chance to apologise Khushi. I hope and I wish..." he thought. Sighing deeply he opened his eyes and looked at Aman, who is sleeping with a small smile on his lips. Once again thanking god for this friend, Arnav too drifted into his nap.
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After travelling for continuously 13 hours, Arnav and Aman felt tired. Aman said to take some rest before meeting Khushi as it's already late at night. Arnav agreed unwillingly. He felt restless. He is scared thinking about Khushi's reaction.
"Don't worry ASR, let's hope for the best. Let's hope Bhabhi will forgive us" said Aman
Arnav tried his best to get sleep, but he couldn't.
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Morning 9
Arnav woke up with a jerk from his sleep. He didn't know when sleep took over him. He got down from bed and got read to meet Khushi. He also woke up Aman and asked him to get ready. By 9.45 am, they are in the parking waiting for the car.
"Relax ASR... it's just two minutes we came here. The car will come" when he is saying the car came. Both Arnav and Aman hopped the car and Aman said the address to the car driver. Arnav felt his heart beat rising. He looked at Aman, who assured him by nodding his head. Arnav closed his eyes, waiting to meet his life
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"Bhai..." called Khushi pouting
"Not one more word Doll. I said to keep quite. Nothing is going to happen as you say. If happens also, you have to stay out of that. I will handle the situation. Do you understand?"
"But Bhai..." tears started forming in her eyes
Sighing deeply NK sat before her on his knees and said "Look Doll, you have to be strong. I don't want you to get hurt again. I can't trust that man over you. And I don't think he will come here again. If he comes here also he will come only for consulting Mr. Alex, that's all. Please don't keep any hopes about him. What if he comes and says he didn't come for you? Can you take that pain again? Did you forget what Dr. Jayson said? You need to forget him Doll, you need to move on. You need to live your life. You have to be strong. You have to try to forget those moments you spent with him. You have to forget your... your... your love for him. Sorry, doll... I didn't mean to hurt you. But I don't want you to get hurt again. I'm sorry... but you have to listen to me this time" NK went from there not able to see his baby sister's tears
Khushi sat there crying remembering NK's words. She knew whatever NK said is for her own good. But is forgetting Arnav Ji that easy? Living the life without Arnav Ji is that easy? Living the life without Arnav Ji is worth living? Not to think about Arnav Ji, is that even possible? If anyone asks not to breathe, then she can do easily, but if anyone asks to stop thinking about Arnav, hmm... she never can do that. And stop loving him? It's completely giving up the life, and worst than taking our own life – worst than suicide.