understanding khushi (chapter 35)

Chapter 35

Arnav never liked to be emotional in front of anyone but his Khushi and these two were doing exactly so he quickly snapped and said “It is actually good that you have considered me as your family, and hence forth I have a decision which I have taken regarding my family and none of you have any say in it.” Poorav and Poorav were bit confused and he continued “…..even if you don’t then also you two have no choice,  but to listen to me.”

Poorvi came forward and said “ jijaji, I  really meant what I said and we shall obey all you say but just allow us to meet jiji sometimes…….please……rest we have no qalms following what you and jiji want.”

Arnav was quick to respond “No I will not allow you to meet Khushi sometimes……..”

Poorvi felt terrified, Poorav stiffened but Arnav came close and held both of them from shoulder and said “because you are going to live each day with her. And this is my decision. I know Khushi needs you and you need her, but now since I too need her, you both will have to coexist with me in our house and dare you refuse…..I have given you absolutely no choice. You two will live with us in our home.”

Poorav and Poorvi did not say anything but their faces which looked towards khushi for this unusual demand said all they were thing. Khushi shrugged her shoulders but a moment later joined her hand with Arnav and said “There are some things over which even I don’t have power. Your jijaji is too stubborn.”

Poorav said , though he could not complete his sentences but his thoughts were aptly expressed “ not right jiji, your house, …….society………………………jijaji’s family………”

Arnav was quick to respond “I care a damn about society ,so should you cause they were never their when you were in trouble, it was Khushi, so she should be your priority not that nonsense speaking society. Secondly it will be our home, khushi has absolute rights over me and whatever is mine and vice versa. Thirdly when me and my family did not allow my di, my everything just like Khushi is yours to leave me, I will not allow anything different for you guys as I know what it means to not have your support system with you.  And it’s a good option for you guys, you have waited so long to return back to her, so don’t miss any chances, I am a shrewd man I might not give another chance. Soch lo?”

Khushi was first to respond “ I also said these things but no matter what, we cannot deny the fact that we need each other and life is short to regret, so for once I want to be selfish and want to live with you two and off course now I can never live apart from Arnavji , so it is the best we have. We have waited for this for too long. I won’t force you but I want you two ……………………………….rest all is your choice”

Poorvi was first to grab Arnav and khushi and said with tears and sobbing “now we know why jiji chose you and we are lucky. And what choice jiji, jijaji has given us no choice. And I am sure he will do anything to get his decision implemented. I have heard he is too angry types, he is very strict and a lot is written about his ………..so I don’t want to face his wrath.”

Poorav, Poorvi and khushi sat and talked for long and Arnav watched them mingle, at mid night Arnav brought them to his car and they drove back to drop the two at their apartment and after final rounds of good bye and hugs…..Arnav shot back “goodnight, By the way the relaxation is only for tonight, so all you both have is tonight to pack your bags and stuff because tomorrow morning a car will be there at your place and breakfast will be with your jiji.”

Poorav and Poorvi were again trying to protest and looking towards Khushi for help. But they did not know that Arnav never gave up on anything related to his di and Khushi.  Arnav in one look could judge what was running in their minds. He while moving towards his door to the car shouted back “You two have not being given a choice and trust me I will not even let you hear your jiji’s voice even if you dare to refuse. Trust me to be laadgoverner on this as your jiji rightly calls me.” and he sat and left in the car.

Poorav was amused but Poorvi showed her amusement by verbaling “laadgoverner!! Jiji calls him that. It is so hilarious.”

 They moved inside,Poorav  broke his thoughts and said “atleast one thing we can be assured about that jijaji loves jiji too much, his eyes speak volumes when he looks at jiji. All those media and internet claims that he is man of few words are true but his actions speak louder than words.”

 Poorvi too agreed and joined in “you are right. His eyes never left jiji even for few minutes and did you see the change in his eyes when he looks at jiji, they are filled with warmth and the moment he looks away, they gain another kind of sharpness and all his worldly ways come into play. I am sure we could not have got someone better. His real nature is far away from what media says and writes about him.” Poorav interrupted her “You are right. I just hope jiji gets all the happiness, care and love she deserves. One thing I am sure is that, he does not speak much but his eyes speak so much and he is a man who will never back down on his commitment and his coming here on such short notice with his busy schedule just for jiji shows that he stand by what is his no matter what and the way he snubbed that Shini Robert and that Juliya clearly showed that he not only loves jiji but also respects her and her dignity.” Poorvi suddenly piped in “You know after reading and knowing about his anger pangs, I was afraid what he will do, but he handled it so well. Like we say jiska joota usi ke sar par bheeja bheeja ke mara.”