Khushi saw the pasta and the vegetables quite tender. She switch off the oven. She drained reserving some the cooking liquid and rinsed the pasta & vegetables with cool water. She whisked some peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, chile-garlic sauce and ginger in a large bowl to make peanut sauce. She stirred the reserved cooking liquid into the peanut sauce. Then she added the pasta, vegetables along with shred chicken and tossed well to coat. She took out the plates and served.
After making sure everything perfectly set, she went to Arsh’s room. She saw Arsh on Arnav’s lap and Arsh showing his drawings to Arnav. She felt herself smiling watching them. This is how everything has to be.
Khushi “ Dinner is ready ” interrupting them
Arsh “ Come Buddy I will show you my good smelling soap ” taking Arnav along with him in his bath room to wash hands
Dinner was silent affair only with Arsh’s chattering.
After dinner they watched Arsh’s favorite cartoon Mr. Bean with Arsh sitting between them in sofa. Half an hour later Arsh fall asleep as it’s his usual bed time. Arnav carried Arsh to his bedroom and placed him on bed. He pulled the blanket on Arsh and kissing his forehead left the room. Following him Khushi kissing Arsh’s cheek also left the room.
Few minutes passed by and between them there was dead silence. Knowing Arnav’s anger, Khushi knew it would burst any time on her. She flinched feeling his angry glares on her.
Arnav “ All these years I have a son ” gritting his teeth “ Why? Why I am knowing this now? ”
Khushi " I.. ”
Arnav " I have a son and you didn't think it was important to tell me Khush ” glaring at Khushi " I would have never known if I had not come met Arsh at his school three days before! " yelled “ You hid my own fucking blood from me all these years! "
Khushi " I…" her bottom lip trembled and the water work started “ I’m sorry I did not tell you about Arsh ”
Arnav " Don't you dare cry now! " shouted “ Stop your bullshit Khush ”
Khushi " Shut up! " shouted “ Don't try to throw that all on me! How could I have told you that I was fucking pregnant with your child when you years ago had broken up with me without any explanation. And in out last conversation you had clearly told me that you have nothing to do with me ”
Arnav clenched his jaw “ Let's not forget what you did Khush! I have a child and you didn't tell me! Because of you I had lost my son’s last 4 and half years "
Khushi "I-I wasn't sure if you would have even accepted my being pregnant with your child. You could have told me to take an abortion for all I know " truthfully told what she had felt at that time
Arnav" You knew me better than that, Khush " with pain and hurt in his eyes
Khushi " You can meet with Prince whenever you want. I won't stop you, Arnav "
Arnav “ I’ll not be a weekend Daddy for MY SON ” shouted " I ‘m going to get the custody of Arsh "
Khushi’s eyes widened with fear " Y…You won't "
Arnav " You know that I can and I will " smirked coldly
Khushi " You won't Bastard! I won't let you! He is the only person I have in this world! He is MY son! " tears spilled from her eyes
Arnav " He is my son too " yelled “ Beside I can’t let him grow up living in this middle class shit when he is the heir of multi-billion dollars worth of money ”
Khushi knew Arnav Singh Raizada is so powerful. He is a fucking multi-billionaire. He can take Arsh's custody in a matter of seconds! But she won't let him take her son away from her. Because he is the only one she have.
Khushi “ Please don't take him away from me, Arnav! Please. I am begging you. Please don't do this. I am his mother " begging " I know that I should have told you ” sobbing “ You know that I have no family! I was so scared and lonely. I didn't know what to do at that moment. I didn't have anyone to guide me! I was so alone at that time. I wasn't in right mind during that time. I sometimes wished that I had told you about you about Arsh” pleaded "Don't take him away from me. I can’t live without him " broke down
Arnav’s eyes soften" Okay "
Khushi “ Okay? ” not believing her ears
Arnav" Yes! On my one condition "
Khushi " I’m ready for your any condition ” wiping her tears
Arnav " Marry me "
Khushi's eyes widen " What? " with shock
Arnav " Yes! you have to marry me, Khush if you want Arsh in your life ” with serious tone ” I really mean it Khush ”
Khushi “ No we don’t have to marry ” crying aloud “ It is not important for the parents of a child to be married. People do it every day"
Arnav “ No! We have to marry if we both want to provide our son a healthy childhood. I don't want my son growing up wondering why his dad doesn't live with him. I just want to give what is best for our son. It’s for a sake of our son ” with soften voice “ Trust me there is no other reason behind it. Don't you want the best for our son, Khush? ”
Khushi took in his words and realized what he was saying made sense. She obviously want the best for Arsh. And if the marriage is going to be good for his future then alright she will marry Arnav. But on the other hand if she do marry Arnav, how will she adjust in his living style? Will he keep continue his colourful life after their marriage? What about his family? Would they be okay with all of their marriage and Arsh ?
Arnav got irritated with Khushi’s silent “ I see that you are not agreeing. Then it's okay. My lawyer will be here tomorrow " coldly and made his way to the exit
Khushi quickly caught his arm making him stop. He turned around and looked at her with harden face.
Khushi " I..I will marry you "
Arnav “ Good ” satisfaction ran through his eyes
Khushi breathed out “ But now I’m not ready for marriage Arnav. I need some times ”
Arnav “ I’m giving you couple of months’ time for marriage Khush ” with deadly serious tone “ but I’m giving you two days to tell Arsh I’m his father and moving in with me ”
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