CHAPTER 24

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CHAPTER 24

Wings are always not meant to be a sign that you can fly and be free from all the bonds but sometimes even when you have wings you can’t fly and you have to be bonded to the grounds. But sometimes more than flying you need to learn to walk as it’s easy to fly sometimes and be free but what takes courage is to learn to walk on the path that may cause you to fall and bleed sometimes but you need to be strong so you can find your way out. Anyone can cause you pain but the impact of hurt you feel from it is upon you so when you are hurt and feel pain always remember that no one will ever fight for you if you don’t fight for yourself, more than anything or anyone you need to believe in yourself. Every one of us falls weak sometimes but getting through that weakness is what matters the most.

Khushi was very happy to go to her school and meet her friends she had been in constant touch with them and they had already planned a lot of things they will do but she had less time as she was said to get back in two days and she had to agree to it but she had already decided to live to the fullest this two days and do all the crazy stuff she wanted with her friends. 

Arnav had already left for his work and she was to about to leave with Rathods next day early in the morning. She had no idea how they were travelling and when she had asked Arnav about it he had bluntly said it was his burden and she should not stress herself so she had not probed him further. She had nothing to do as her bag was already packed by HP she had just kept her private clothes by herself as she knew that Arnav would never accept someone else seeing them. So right now she was in their bed but sleep was far away from her as she was alone in the bed and she had hard time as she was missing cuddling to him. she knew it was crazy to miss him but she always felt protected in his arm even when he had hurt her many times she had no idea why she only turned to him. She had messaged him a lot of time asking had he reached, had his lunch, dinner etc. and she had only got a single message saying he yes to all her queries. She had message him a good night and tried to sleep but it was far away from her eyes. After trying to sleep for past hour slowly sleep graced her eyes and she feel into deep sleep.

Next morning Rathods were up early like every day and after their daily routine of exercise they got ready to leave for Dehradun. They were on the breakfast table when Khushi walked in and sat on the table and started her breakfast she was too happy to go and meet her friends she looked at the Rathods and wished them a good morning in her chirpy way. 

Armaan looked at her and said good morning to you to Khushi and saw her smile even wider and said we had a deal right to call you by your name when your husband is not around. They all had their breakfast and soon got ready to leave for the airport. HP brought her luggage and kept it in the car trunk and soon they left for the airport.

As soon as they reached the airport they were lead to the private plane that was waiting for them and they got in guided by the air-hostess who was waiting for them. Rathods go in and asked the list of staff on board and then checked with the list they had been mailed by Aman and when they have cross checked it with their list they had given the green signal to the airhostess to tell the pilot they were ready for take-off and soon they all sat on their seat and tied their seat belt as the pilot announced that they are ready for take-off and plane was now up in the air while khushi was busy looking at the bright sky and smiling at her own thoughts.

Moment their plane landed on the airport and as soon as they were out of the plane a car was waiting for them and after checking it and making sure it was send by their man Rathoads let her get in the car and soon they were on their way to Dehradun’s one of the famous school Vintage Miracle High School. It was one of Dehradun’s oldest and most famous school. 

As it was holidays the school was vacant only the students who would get their results were there and there was always a goodbye party held for by students and teachers as a final farewell to all the final year student as after this they will hardly ever meet. He moment car enter the premises of the school khushi was jumping in her seat like a child while Armaan laughed at her craziness Anjali tried to smile but for her it was hard to let down her guard easily. When the car came to halt before Rathoads could say anything Khushi jumped out of the car and runs into the school and at the desk she found the matron who looked after their hostel and she ran to her and hugged her.

Matron looked at the lovely girl who was hung to her and smiled and said your friends are already in the room you should go and met them. Before matron could say anything further Khushi ran to the direction of her room and within a second was climbing the stairs toward her room. Rathoads who were following her looked at her running up so they split and Armaan walked toward the matron and Anjali followed Khushi as she knew that it was a girl’s hostel and it will be better if Anjali follows her.

Armaan walked toward the matron Mrs. D’Souza. He inquired about their room when he came to know that their room was on the same floor as khushi but it was in opposite direction of her and on the further end corner of the floor he tried to talk to Mrs. D’Souza and make her agree to change their room so it could be near khushi but she said that it was difficult as all the girls wanted to stay in their old bedrooms and they didn’t want to hurt their feelings as it their last few days here. Armaan had no other way so he agreed and soon he turned around so he can himself take the look around the place after checking the whole area and making sure they are well protected he walked into the small office set my his man and checked all the cameras installed for security reasons and changed made to the security that the school had till they were here they would have their own security team along with the schools security guards.

After being satisfied by all the arrangements he walked out but not before telling his men to connect all the cameras to his laptop to that will be in his room. So one of the man followed him and they took all the luggage to his room and then the man set up his laptop so it can receive all the data from ever camera. After his work was done the man left Armaan checked everything once again himself and then left to get freshen up.

Khushi who had ran to her room barged in to it without a knock and saw her friends back to the door and they were so lost in their own giggling that they didn’t even heard her barging in to the room. She waited for few minutes hoping that they will notice her presence but to no luck. Khushi looked at them and pouted and murmured having fun without me how mean and then her crazy mind saw the bottle of water on the table and before the other girls could realize khushi that opened the bottled and tilted it on their head one by one so all of them can be drenched and the girls shrieked by this sudden attack and turned to look at khushi who was grinning at them and then started the chase one against three and the girls cornered khushi who had tried to escape them but she was now in their trap looking at them all cutely with her puppy look but the girls knew that it was only way to escape their wrath so they looked at her and smirked wickedly and before she could realize one of the girl had left and returned back with a jug of water and then she was dripping with water as the water was poured over her and she shouted loudly as it was cold.

Anjali who was outside of the room so that khushi could get time with her friends was on call with Armaan who was updating her about everything when she heard the scream of khushi and that startled her and she said Armaan about it and ran toward the room. Armaan who had just had his bath and called Anjali heard her say that she heard khushi’s scream and the call went dead so Armaan to ran toward the room. Anjali who had just barged into the room saw khushi was in a corner and three girls were surrounding her. In her field she had learned to not trust anyone so she took out her gun pointing towards them and said in a loud booming voice step away from khushi and saw the girls turning towards her. Armaan who had ran from their room to barge in to the room with his gun and stood next to Anjali and said khushi come here.

Khushi who was still in shock state looked at the Rathods and then at her scared friends who were looking at the gun pointed toward them with horror in their eyes. She took a deep breath and said don’t point gun at them they are my friends. Anjali looked at her and said I heard your scream and it’s my duty to protect you. Khushi looked at her and said we were just having fun and I screamed as they poured water on me and it was cold nothing else now please stop scaring my friends and removed the gun that’s pointing at them. Anjali was still not satisfied but Armaan looked at the scared girls and said Anjali its fine and they both pulled their gun down and again tucked it being their back under their jacket hiding it from others view. 

Armaan looked at the scared girls who were now looking from them to khushi in a confused state so he looked at khushi and said Ma’am I will bring your luggage and walked out of the room dragging Anjali along with him and within few minutes was back with Khushi’s bag and said Ma’am if you want to go anywhere please do let us know you are not supposed to go out anywhere alone it’s ASR’s order and left saying have a nice day.

Khushi’s friends who were looking at all that was going around them till now stunned pounced on her and said together what was all that about. Khushi looked at them and said in a meeky voice they are my bodyguards but her voice was so low that none of them could hear so one of her friend said will you speak up. 

Khushi looked at her friends and said Deepa, Samah and Preet they were my bodyguard. Her friends looked at her shocked and said Payal di had send you here with your bodyguard but why. Khushi looked at them and said can we sit first I will tell you everything. They all sat and khushi said Payal jeeji is in USA with Akash Jeeju and this bodyguard are send by my husband. Khushi heard three gasp at her declaration and they all said stop joking khushi how can you be married khushi smiled at them and then pulled out her Mangalsutra out from her dress making all the three girls look at her and then at her Mangalsutra. The girls looked at her and said when how and who.

Khushi smiled at their care and said it has been few weeks and his name is Arnav and for how then I had to marry him as Jeeji was in love with Jeeju and for their better future. Chachaji had fixed her marriage and she was not ready so. It would have been easy but chachaji had taken a lot of money from Arnavji and he was not able to pay it so this marriage alliance was fixed but I made jeeji run and get married to Akash jeeju and they fled to USA but my visa was not granted so I had to stay back. Arnavji came to know about it and then he gave me a proposal either I marry him or her will have to kick me and chachaji out of the house as chachaji had mortgaged it for money. I could not have let him take my house that was my parents’ home from me so I agreed. Khushi knew she was lying to her friends but she didn’t want them to know the entire truth she felt something are better hidden for their own safety as she knew if she tell them the truth they will try to help her but she knew how dangerous it can get if they tried to cross ASR’s path. Her friends looked at her and said so you married him does Di knows about it and Khushi nodded her head.

Deepa looked at khushi and said does he keeps you happy. Khushi looked at them and said yes he does and I feel protected whenever he is around. He had send bodyguards with me as he feels that his enemies can harm me as he is very rich and influential. Samah looked at her and said if you are happy we are happy and this calls for a group hug and they jumped on each other hugging and squeezing each other. After few minutes they talked about what they did in vacation and the colleges they would like to apply for. Suddenly khushi saw a ring on Preet’s hand and said why there is a ring on your ring finger and saw her blushing. 

All three girls looked at her with a raised eyebrow when Preet said I got engaged to my childhood sweetheart and heard them shrieking in joy and hugging her. Preet looked at them and said just two days back Jeet came with his family and my family agreed to it. It was a surprise for me to and they did the roka ceremony and engagement on the same day. Preet looked at them and said marriage will be most probably in the few months I will call you and you all have to come. Girls looked at her and said even if you don’t call we will be there.

Deepa and Samah looked at khushi and Preet one who was married and other engaged so their naught mind had gone in its gutter mood and they winked at each other and said we want details about everything. Khushi looked at them and said what details. Samah looked at her and smirked that made her blush and remind her of her Arnavji. Deepa looked at khushi and said details that is making you blush right now. 

Khushi looked at them horrified and said what. Samah looked at her and said lets go and they all walked out of the room without a word and followed her. They sat down on their favourite place and Samah and Deepa said let’s start with Preet after all finally her love is officially hers. Preet blushed and said I won’t both the girls looked at her and said you have to and Preet looked at them and said fine but not all the details and said I have seen him naked and he too but we didn’t cross our boundaries as we both want to wait till our marriage but yup he touched me and I touched him and I loved it to and she blushed some more. The girls hooted for her and then turned toward Khushi who was looking and them and said he had touched me everywhere and make me touch him and I had fainted to first time as I was so scared and he is giving me time to adjust to all this that’s all. Girls looked at her and said so he is taking time to know you and giving you your space so sweet. Khushi smiled at them but her mind snorted he is not sweet I message him when I reached he didn’t even bothered to reply now I won’t message him either. The friends were having their time talking chatting and pulling each other’s leg and soon drifted to sleep.

Day flew by with girls having fun in their own crazy ways. Next day came by soon Rathods got up and after freshening up they left for their duty. Khushi and the girls got ready and left to the main building to collect their result and soon the result was distributed and like always Samah was the topper and girls hugged her cheered for her. Khushi got 90% and was happy with her marks, Deepa and Preet got 83 % and 85 %. Soon the evening had come and party had started and everyone was enjoying and wishing best for each other hugging clicking pictures so they can cherish them. After party was over everyone left for their room. Anjali made sure she escorted khushi till her room and left to her room. Anjali was always with khushi like her shadow.

On the last day when the Rathods were in the canteen waiting for khushi to join them but even when after fifteen minutes she was not their they walked toward her room but it was empty none of the girls were there. They checked the cameras but they didn’t find any clues about Khushi and this was making them worried. 

Anjlai looked at him and said we can’t find her anywhere. I have searched her room no one is there and I had heard her friends were leaving early in the morning and if my guess is right she had left with them. Anjali looked at Armaan and said we need to inform Mr. Raizada and we know he will be not pleased this is the first time we had failed and what have I seen of him we are finished just because his wife thought to escape we should have kept a keen eyes on her instead of believing on her innocence she tricked us. We let her befriend us and take advantage of ourselves. We should have known that things are never as simple as it seems in our field. Armaan just hugged his wife as he knew as soon as this news reaches ASR they are doomed. He had pretty good idea how ruthless ASR can be.

They were about to call ASR as they thought that they had failed when matron walked towards them and said to them have they seen the girls as their luggage was down as they had to leave early in the morning but none of the girl had showed up. Armaan looked at Anjali now scared as it was confirmed khushi had not left with her friends so they said that they are trying to locate the girls but they are not able to find them. Matron murmured something and then said this girls will never learn and looked at Rathods and said follow me. Soon they were in a narrow path that was hidden by bushes and only few people knew about it and then after walking a while through the bushes they were on the clear ground and what they saw made them mesmerized by the beauty of the place. It was a small lake that was hidden with tress on one side and mountain on the other side and very few people knew about it.

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Matron walked further and that was when Rathods saw a sleeping bag and the girls sleeping in it soundly.

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As the entire place was covered by huge trees that let only a bit of sunlight to penetrate through them. Matron walked toward them and shouted get up lazy bumps you will miss you bus. The girls who were in their dream world got up in a jerk with the loud voice and saw the stern face of matron and held their ears saying sorry. Matron gave them a stern look and said it’s no use to shout at you as it is your last day here and this is not the first time you did it but she looked at khushi and said you scared the Rathods. Khushi looked at the Rathods behind matron and looked at their stern face and gulped but the first thought that came to her mind was Arnavji so she said have you said about me being missing to Arnavji. Rathods looked at the scared looking girl and said no and soon she had jumped on them hugging them and said thank you repeatedly. Her innocence melted Rathoads and soon they all moved toward the hostel and the girls got ready to leave. Khushi bid by to her friends while they all cried to be parted and promised to call each other every day.

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KHUSHI DIDN’T RAN AWAY SHE IS NOT FOOL TO COMMIT SAME MISTAKE TWICE.

HOW MANY OF YOU THOUGH THAT SHE HAD RAN AWAY.

KHUSHI HAD TO IE TO HER FRIENDS AS HE HAD NO OPTION SOME BURDENS ARE ONLY YOURS TO BE CARRIED.

NO ARNAV IN THIS PART BUT SURE IN NEXT HE WILL BE IN ALL HIS DEVILISH GLORY.

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