Chapter 13

It was early morning as the sun came gushing into the room through the curtains. It hit light on the bed where Arnav and Aarti were sleeping. Arnav had his arms around her tiny child like waist and she was close to him feeling protected in his warm embrace feeling safe from everything from the outside world.  She nuzzled close to him at night and he for some resin felt nice when she did. It made him feel protective and responsible for her. The night went off well. she woke up a few times crying because of her dream but he assured her that she was safe and no one could touch her as long as he was around.
Ratna who happened to walk past Arnav room to wake him slowly entered into the room and was shocked beyond words to see Aarti there with hi8m, she was bundled into Arnav they both looked so cute and sweet just like father and daughter. Ratna was amazed at the warmth the two shared indirectly and it made her feel good somewhere in her heart she knew that Khushi was responsible for this. A smile came to her face thanking that sweet angle for walking into their lives. She was turning around to leave when she heard his voice
Arnav: Ma
She turned around to see him sit up on the bed and rub his eyes. She smiled and said to him
Ratna: Good morning Chottey,
Arnav: Good morning Ma.
Ratna: Chottey how come Aarti betiya is here with you
Arnav: Oh that woh, she was crying at night she had a bad dream, and was looking for Khushi but couldn't find her so i took care of her
Ratna: thats nie, its good to see you bonding with them, she loves a lot Chotte.
Arnav: ( looked at the sleeping little angle next to him she looked cute he stifled through her hair and moved her flicks and said) I know ma
Ratna smiled and then asked him to come down for breakfast leaving his room.She went to tell Nani who was more than overjoyed by this news. She sent up a silent pray to bring back the closeness and happiness back into their lives.

Back in Arnav's room he was getting up to go to brush when he felt a little cough he looked back at her she opened her eyes slowly and sat on the bed rubbing them. her hair was all messy and she was holding her stuffed animal in her hand she took a second to register where she was and then a smile came on her face she looked up to see Arnav looking down at her observing her she said in a bubbly voice
Aarti: good morning mamma
Arnav: Good morning how are you feeling
Aarti: i am fine, thank you mamma for taking care of me last night
Arnav: (nodded and then said) ok now go brush and come down for breakfast
Aarti stood up on the bed she reached Arnav's height and then kissed his cheek he was taken by surprise she gave him one of her cute wet slobbery kiss on his cheek and then wound her arms around him and then said in a cute voice
Aarti: mamma your the best i love you
Saying that she got off and ran out of the room in excitement. Arnav could only smile at her action he was amused by her innocence he got off to go and brush.

Meanwhile Khushi was in the kitchen hoping and praying to devi maya that Laad Govenor doesn't murder her for yesterday. Aarti had come looking for her and she wasn't there this could be a reason for him to get back at her. But that was secondary she was happy that Arnav took Aarti in and comforted her and that was what she wanted now to get something she had to pay a price. She was bringing the orange juice on the table Aarti was seated next to her brother and sister Arnav had also come down buy then.
Annika: Aarti where were you last night when i got up you weren't in the room
Aarti: woh didi i slept with Arnav mamma last night in his room
Anuj and Annika looked had a shocked expression on their face that didn't go unnoticed by Khushi and Arnav and then Anuj asked
Anuj: why you slept in mamma's room
Aarti: Bhaya last night i had a bad dream i went to Khushi didi's room as well but she wasn't there then i met Arnav mamma so he took care of me.
Annika: (looked at Arnav and said) Thanks
Arnav: for what
Annika: for taking care of her
Arnav: (with hurt expressions and a straight face) Do you really think i am so bad that i would leave you alone when you are scared
Annika and Anuj didn't know what say they looked at each other for the first time with sadness how could they doubt him like this yes he was rude and mean and always angry but they knew he loved them, he just never showed it and it felt nice to see him show his love Annika smiled at him and then said
Annika: i am sorry, mamma
Arna nodded and then Khushi said
Khushi: ok kids come eat your breakfast after this we have to sit and do your homework
Anuj: (sulking) homework ugh didi no its summer vocation can't we chill for a while please its just started
Aanika: yeah didi we will do don't worry, but not today
Khushi :(chuckled and then said) exactly its the starting of the break so you should do little by little so that it gets over fast only for 1 hour
Anuj: (looked at Arnav who was amused at this home work situation and said) Mamma say something
Arnav looked blank at this point Khushi looked up at him and then he smirked a bit
Anuj: i agree home work is boring you should have fun
Khushi: Arnavji please they have to finish a little i am not saying the whole thing but yes they should start at least with it
Anuj and Annika together: please didi (they made pouting faces)
Khushi looked at them unable to resist she nodded and then said in a rush
Khushi: fine but tomorrow you two will not be spared
They hugged her and then merrily skipped off to their rooms with Aarti.
Arnav on the other hand was still on the breakfast table drinking his juice she was cleaning up the table he leaned forward and asked with a smirk
Arnav: so how come you agreed (he raised his eye brows)
Khushi: agreed for what (she asked pretending)
Arnav: for not doing the homework off course
Khushi: oh that uh just i mean they have a point its summer vocation
Arnav: oh really they have a point or i have a point (he got up and went close to her)
Khsuhi: they have a point
Arnav: (he smirked and pushed her to the wall and pinned her by it her breasts again perking out to his chest he some how liked that her breasts rested on him with a teasing husky voice he said) Why don't you just admit i was right
Khsuhi: (looked up at him shy and timid and then pulled herself together and then said) why should i when you don't admit that i am right why should i admit when your right (she said defending)
Arnav looked confused and then Khushi said
Khsuhi: i told you the stars resemble the dead and its true they do, the day you admit that i am right in that case that day i will admit your right in this case.
Arnav: so you want me to tell you that you were right (he said with a smirk)
Khsuhi: yes i do (she said breathing heavily)
Arnav: its a challenge Khsuhi
She nodded silently there was a pause she felt his breath fan across her face and his after shave cologne was tempting her with desire he broke the silence
Arnav: by the way where were you she n Aarti was crying
Khushi: (coughed a bit getting nervous now she said) uh woh i was in the bathroom
Arnav: (raising his eye brow he said) really!!
Khushi: (looked at him and then said) yes i was
Arnav was about to speak she he heard Ratna come in he left her and went to his seat Khushi's straightened herself.
Ratna: the children look happy especially our little Aarti
Nani: yes off corse she slept with her mamma last night thats why she is so happy
Khushi smiled at both of them and then Arnav said
Arnav: ma i am going for a bath he looked at khushi who was blushing for some reson and then headed off to his room.
After he left Ratna came up to Khushi and took her hand in her and said
Ratna: thank you
Khushi looked confused and then said
Khushi: for what
Ratna: you sent Aarti to his room last night so that they become close right.
Khushi: (she smiled and said) they will be close don't worry
Ratna was really happy and thankful to her.