Sunday, 16 September 2012

Chapter 40--- communication finally


Arnav had reached a point of frustration, a week passed by, and there was still no sign of khushi, he was worried of the thought of what kind of state she would be in, and god forbid, that the dirty swine has touched her, because if he even dared to arnav would not leave him, he would slay him and tear him into pieces, the family had supported him throughout, regularly akash would be updated on the status of what the police had found out, the media also started asking questions about khushi, things were going out of control, and messy, but all that was secondary, the primary fact is that arnav was now desperate for his fianc, he longed to take her in his arms and keep her safe, away from the world, he was sitting on the recliner with his fingers raked in his hair and his head on the palms, he looked down in frustration, and depression,
Naina saw him, she was also so scared for her mother, never in her life had she stayed away from her mother, the child was lost, had it not been for arnav who was around to comfort her and take care of her she felt safe, arnav had made told her that he would dig the ground to find khushi and bring her back, she believed her daddy, after all he was her hero, but today she saw negative feeling appearing on his face, with his head bowed down and wrinkle lines all over, he was sleep deprived, his eyes were worn out, his cheeks had tear stains, the man looked like he had lost,
naina understood why he felt like this, she felt the need to go and return some comfort to him, to boost his confidence, so that he is back in the game, as his daughter she wanted to return the support and love so her father would feel strong, so she went in and put her tiny little hand on his head and stroked it lightly, as she touched him, he felt her soft hands and looked up to see that cute little creature looking at him,
naina: daddy, don't worry mom will come back (she said with an innocent look) I know you can bring her back, you are the prince and the prince always gets his princess at the end
arnav had no words after hearing her, he felt so touched by the fact that she was consoling him, so what if she was small and had no understanding of the situation, still she stepped forward and comforted her father, so he would have all the confidence to get back up and fight, in an instant he pulled her in a tight hug and buried his face in on her tiny shoulders, naina snaked her hands around his neck and said
naina: daddy I have full faith in you, I know you can bring mom back and when you do we will live like a happy family, and no one will separate us, don't lose hope please
arnav removed his head from her shoulders and caressed her cheeks and said, in a soft and loving voice
arnav: princess don't worry, you daddy is not going give up hope, (his face hardened, but then he saw her and smiled and said) and your right, when she is back we will live like a happy family, and then I won't let anyone separate us, I promise, don't you worry
anjili who was watching this from the corner had tears in her eyes, as she saw her very own chottey hug the 5 year old, he who hated kids is now comforting a little girl and giving her new hope, while she too was providing him the support, what had khushi done, she made him a much better person, this something she was thankful for to her, she shut her eyes and sent out a silent pray to the gods, asking them for khushi to return back forever safely
She ran for her life as far as she could, get away from him, it was quite dark, she never knew what time it was, or where she was or even how to get home, all she could think of was getting away from there as fast as she could, running, running she reached an abandoned plot which looked more like a construction site, it had cement barrels and cranes, on the floor there were huge hollow cement pipes, that  were big enough for one person to hide in, she climbed into the pipe and quickly removed the phone to call arnav, she tried his number once, it was ringing, but he wasn't picking up, she tried again and again but no response, and so she started to panic
Khushi: come on arnav pick up, please, please (she was starting to cry)
After several attempts she tried the house, but there was still no luck, khushi started to lose hope, she started praying to devi maya for help, it was pitch dark and khushi had a fear of the darkness, she was so scared, she peeped her head out of the pipe, there was no one she turned her head up at the shining stars and saw the sparkly dots in the night sky,
Khushi: mom dad, please help me, please I want to go back home please help me, I want to be with arnav and naina, I want to go into arnav's arms and feel safe and protected,  please save me
She started crying and begging the stars for help, after much of pleading, she gathered the courage and wiped her tears, and then she looked back up and said with confidence
Khushi: devi maya, mom and dad please help me, give me the strenght please, I am going to try calling him once more, 
Saying this she mustered the courage and tried once again, she dialed arnav's phone, it was ringing khushi was praying in her mind for him to pick up, the dial tone rang, and it was the last ring, khushi's faith started to diminish, and as soon as she was about to cut the phone, she heard a husky voice say hello
As she heard him, she held the phone tightly to her ear with both her hands and started to breathe out aloud, there was absolute silence and tears trickled down her eyes with hope, she looked up at the stars and thanked the three of them,
He knew it was her, he understood it when he heard her heavy breathing, he too was breathing hard, and happiness flushed on his face, there was silence for a few minutes both were trying to feel each other and having a sense of relief, finally arnav spoke
Arnav: (in a husky voice) khushi!!
Khushi: (on hearing him smiled and said) arnav!!
Arnav:  (in a worried tone)where are you, are you ok, I have been so worried, ever since you were missing, do you know how worried I was, answer me damn it where are,
Khushi: (cried on the phone and then said) arnav I don't know where I am, look this is all shyam's work, he kidnapped me on that day, and brought to some place, he is after me to marry him, and he said that no matter what happens he will never let me marry you, arnav please help me, I don't want to be with him I want to be with you, please take me home, (she started to plead with him)
Arnav: (on hearing her state, couldn't take it, but he knew that to get to her, he had to remain calm, she was scared and he had to be her strenght) khushi shh shh calm down
Khushi: (hysterical) calm down!! arnav I am so scared, I don't know where I am please help me please
Arnav: khushi calm down, and tell me where you are
Khushi: I am at a construction site, I don't know which area I am in or even if I am in London, the only thing that I know is that I am at a construction site and its dark and I am really scared
Arnav: ok khushi, look stay there, and be calm, I am coming to get you, look try to find a good hiding place, if shyam comes back he shouldn't find you, until I get there try to be safe… I am going call you back
Khushi: (worried) no!! no arnav please stay on the phone with me I am scared 
Arnav: (trying to calm her) khushi listen to me, I have to call the commissioner so that I can find out about your where about, he will tap your phone and I will find your location, keep your phone on, as soon as he finds out I will come and get you, I promise
Khushi: (crying) but arnav, I am scared it's dark,
Arnav: (trying to explain)can you see the stars
Khushi: yes
Arnav: keep looking at them, and they will be your support, I promise you khushi as soon as I inform the commissioner I will call you back, just keep looking at the stars
Khushi: (half heartedly) ok arnav,
Arnav put the phone down and khushi was still holding the phone, she reluctantly moved it from her ear and put it to her heart, she then sat down in the cement pipe and stuck her head out and looked at the stars 

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