The truth and the trust

Chapter 2

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'Chod dijiye Anjaliji ko'

Why did Khushi say that? Did he get to know only the half truth? May be she was saying something else. Dammit! He should have stayed there for longer and heard their full conversation. His impulsive nature made him take hasty decisions and now he is surrounded with nothing but guilt.

He felt bad as he had the guts to question his brother-in-law but not Khushi, the girl he loved (Hell! He still loves her)

Now he badly needed some answers and for that he has to have a proper conversation with Khushi. Only she can tell him the entire truth.
But before that he had to confirm whether he was the same Shyam from few other neighbours too. Not because he dint trust Vimala mausi but because he had to be sure this time and not impulsive like last time.
His feet directly took him to Happyji's garage, he asked about Shyam and he got the same response as that of Vimala mausi. He also asked a few others who said the same. Now he was clear that his brother-in-law cheated him too by portraying Khushi as a cheater. Arnav hated himself for blindly believing that snake.
Arnav thought to himself determined, 'I cant live with this guilt. First I have to ask for forgiveness from Khushi by telling her the real reason behind my behaviour and also from Gupta family. Later that Shyam is to be exposed before Di. I cant wait throughout her pregnancy. She has to know that her husband is a cheat. It is better she moves on earlier than later'.

He had the urge to see Khushi as soon as he reached Gupta house. He dint pay any heed to Buaji's innumerous calls from the living room and he directly reached the bed room where Khushi was happily enjoying her jalebis that she bought on her way back.

Seeing her relishing the jalebis was a sight to watch for Arnav. The sugar syrup dripping from the corner of her lips evoked unknown feelings inside him as the desires and love that he had kept hidden suddenly started rising again. He so wished that they could go back to the days before the wedding. The eye locks, sweet gestures towards each other and not to miss the blush on Khushi's face. God!! He misses those days like hell.

He stood there at the door admiring her.
Khushi felt a sudden gush of wind pass through her and her heart went Dhak Dhak and she knew Arnav was here. She slowly turned her gaze towards him standing there and admiring her.

Wait! Admiring? Was she seeing the right thing in his eyes for her? Was she seeing the same Arnav as those pre wedding days? And that was a yes! This confused her more. These days he behaved so rudely with her but now what happened suddenly that his looks changed, she wondered.

Nevertheless, she muttered under her breath, 'Laad governor! Dont know what is going on his mind but surely he must be planning something against me' and started munching the left out jalebis with a frown on her forehead.

Arnav saw her muttering under her breath and a smirk formed in his lips. He moved towards her uttering 'Pagal' and smiled fondly at her.
That was when he remembered why he was here. He needs to have a serious talk with Khushi.

He went towards her and said in a stern voice wearing his ASR mask, 'Khushi I need to talk to you. In private. Something important. Be ready in 30 minutes. We are leaving'

'Leaving? Where? To Shantivan? He and his mood swings! He cant see me happy for few minutes. But I thought I would stay here till Preetho's wedding!' thought Khushi. She wanted to convince Arnav to let her stay here for few more days.

'Arnavji I wanted to stay here till Preetho's marriage is over which is in 2 days. Please Arnavji, we will leave to Shantivan after that', pouted Khushi cutely.

'When did I say that we are leaving for Shantivan? We are going out. I need some privacy while I am talking to you. If I try to talk here then surely someone or the other will interrupt us. And I dont want that.' Saying this Arnav left dialling a number on his phone.

Khushi was really confused now. She wondered, 'How rude was that? He dint even listen to my answer! I dont want to go with him! But suddenly What happened to this laad governor? He wants to talk to me? When did he ever talk? He knows only to shout at people! Bade ajeeb hain yeh! (He is strange!) But he looked serious. Is there something to worry about? Its better I hear it out than start an argument with him. I cant spoil my days here by fighting him. Woh toh chillake chale jaathe hain lekin mood hamara kharab ho jaatha hai (he will shout and leave but that will spoil my mood). Sirf baatein hi toh karna chahthe hain! Dekhthi hoon ab kya pak raha hai unke dimaag mein (he just wants to talk! I will know what is running on his mind)
Hence Khushi decided she will accompany Arnav. (As if she was given a choice)

After 30 minutes, Arnav and Khushi were in the car and it was a silent drive. Arnav pulled the brakes of his car in front of a temple. Khushi just couldnt understand why the great Arnav Singh Raizada brought her to a place where he doesnt even belong to. After she got down the car, she realised it is the same temple where they got married.

Last time when she was here, she went with the worst memory of her life. God knows what was in for her this time. She silently sent a prayer to Devi Maiya not to make it more worse. Seeing that place all the happenings of that day just passed in Khushi's mind and she was in tears.

Arnav, who was standing beside her noticed it and slowly wiped her tears by his thumb. His thumb grazed her cheek for few seconds longer until Khushi realised what he was doing and moved back. Arnav felt his heart thudding.

He knew she is recollecting the worst night of her life here. He felt his throat clogged with guilt as he is the sole reason of her tears today. Every single tear from the eyes of the girl he loves pricked his heart. Her tears always affected him. But now knowing he was the reason, affected him more.

He was here to reveal eveything to her and he couldn't fall weak at this time. He gently grabbed her wrist and started walking towards the backside of the temple where no one can spot them.

He left her hand once he was assured that there was no one in the vicinity. He made her sit on a nearby bench and sat beside her.

All this while Khushi was totally confused of his reactions. She wanted to ask him what the matter was but as she knew him well enough, she gave him time to spit things out. She knew he needs time to say out things. The way he behaved with her today was confusing enough that now his gentle gestures confused her more.

She was sure by now that the issue was really serious because Arnav never behaves this way if it was a normal talk. He never hesitates. Khushi grew impatient but she waited for him to initiate.

Both sat on the bench silently for a few minutes until Arnav spoke, 'Khushi, I would like to tell you something and this is an important issue. Hence I request you not to interfere in between'.

'Request? Did the great ASR request KKG just now? Hey devi maiya! Has something gone into him? Is he the same ASR I know! What is happening today? Did anyone do any black magic on him?', wondered Khushi.
(Khushi and her crazy thoughts! Her brain never ceases to fantasise things even in extreme situations)
But she kept mum letting him to continue.

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