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Part 41 Lunch for Guruji

Arnav and Khushi came to their room, finishing dinner. Arnav sat on the bed and looked at Khushi. Khushi raised her brows like WHAT?

*I think Dhadi is planning to destroy you emotionally*

*I have no doubt in that* She said nodding yes.

*Don't feel bad even if Guruji cursed you*

*Why would he curse me?*

*I doubt she will do something...but can't understand what...*

*Stop worrying and go to sleep. I will take care of her...*

*Don't underestimate Sibi...*

*Who else other than me knows her?*

*Then how are you so cool?*

*What will I gain from being sad or nervous? Let's face it*

She lay down on the bed, covering herself with a quilt*

Arnav pressed his lips together and sighed. Don't know what she is going to do tomorrow. He also lay down, thinking about tomorrow's program.

The next morning

When Arnav woke up, he didn't see Khushi on the bed or in the washroom. He went to the washroom and got fresh. Searching for Khushi, he came downstairs. He saw Subhadra also coming down. Ratna stood who was sitting in the living room.

*Ask Khushi to start cooking. Then only she could finish preparation before Guruji comes.*

*She already has started Maji...*

*Whaaat!*

*Jee... She is cooking alone as per your instruction* Arvind said proudly.

Subhadra headed to the kitchen and saw her cutting vegetables for all the dishes. She smiled at Subhadra.

*What are you going to cook?* She asked Khushi.

*Suspense...* Khushi smiled.

Subhadra rolled her eyes.

*Didn't you cut onions?*

Khushi stopped cutting carrots.

*Will do it...*

Subhadra nodded yes and left the place.

*Khushi beta, come and eat breakfast. You can cook later...* Ratna called her, standing out of the kitchen.

Khushi rushed out and made a plate for her. She again rushed to the kitchen.

*Khushi, have here...* Arnav said.

*Haan, Khushi beta*

*No aunty... I will have it in the kitchen...* she went to the kitchen.

Arnav nodded no and ate breakfast.

Khushi finished cooking at 12 o'clock and huffed in relief.

That's when Hariprakash came to the kitchen and called Khushi.

*Arnav baba is calling you*

*Now?*

*Yes...*

Didn't she say last night that don't call her in between? She went to their room and saw Arnav working on his laptop.

*Why did you call me?*

Arnav raised his head and smiled.

*If you want to see me... you can do it...*

*This is not a time to play...*

*Means?*

*HPji told me you called me...*

*No... I didn't...*

Khushi looked at him thoughtfully. Arnav jumped from the recliner.

*Let's go...*

Clutching her hand, Arnav came downstairs, pulling her with him. They got stuck, seeing Subhadra coming out of the kitchen. They stood there and looked at each other. Arnav's clutch on her hand loosened. Khushi went to the kitchen. Arnav followed her.

Khushi tasted DALL and it was very spicy. Khushi frowned. Snatching the spoon from her hand, Arnav also tasted it. He threw the spoon in anger. Khushi clutched his hand in a calming manner.

Arnav tasted KEER and it tasted extremely sweet. He sighed closing his eyes. All the other side dishes tasted salty.

*What will we do now?* Arnav asked worriedly.

Khushi smiled at him.

*What the hell Khushi? Why the hell are you smiling?*

Khushi opened the cupboard and there, Arnav saw the same kind of food is kept. Arnav looked at her unbelievably. Khushi raised her eyebrows, pressing her lips. As she didn't expect, Arnav circled her waist and circled her in the air laughingly. Khushi's eyes went wide.

Arnav put her down and kissed her forehead.

* How did you get the idea?*

*Don't I know about your Dhadi?*

*Brilliant...*

*Shhhh let's see her expression.* Khushi said closing the cupboard.

They came out and saw Guruji entering. Khushi rushed to him and touched his feet.

*Welcome Guruji...* she said joining hands before Subhadra said.

Guruji nodded yes and got in. Khushi took a SAFFRON cloth from under the table and spread it on the couch.

*You are the person to be worshiped... please take a seat, Guruji...*

Guruji nodded yes and sat on the couch. Khushi kneeled in front of him and chanted a GURU SLOKA. She touched his feet again after chanting the sloka.

*Live long...* Guruji said.

Subhadra gulped down whereas other Raizadas became excited.

*Lunch is ready, Guruji...* Subhadra said.

Guruji nodded yes. In no time, Khushi spread mats and welcome them to sit. They sat down and prayed which they always do before eating. Khushi ran into the kitchen. Arnav followed her to help her. He brought the dishes to the hall with Khushi. Khushi served them food. Subhadra waited there, controlling her smile.

They started eating. Subhadra's face shrank because nothing happened as she expected. They ate without complaining. She couldn't understand how they are eating that food. They finished eating. Khushi gave them water to wash their hands. Guruji took a seat in the living room again.

*Who cooked?* Guruji asked.

Before Khushi answered, Arnav, Ratna and Arvind extended their index finger towards Khushi. Khushi nodded yes, smilingly.

*She didn't get anyone's help. She cooked alone* Arnav said.

*I can't believe a small girl cooked the entire dish...*

*Dhadiji wanted me to cook alone... that's why I did. And Dhadiji asked me to add onion but I don't think you like to eat onion. So, I avoided onion and garlic.* She said kindly.

Guruji looked at Subhadra awkwardly.

*You know very well I won't eat onion. Then why did you ask her to add onion?* He asked Subhadra.

*Hey Devi Maiya... won't you eat onion? Devi Maiya saved me from doing sin...* Khushi said looking up.

*Haan beta... God won't leave good people's side* one of the Guruji's students said.

Khushi nodded ok smilingly. Guruji turned towards Subhadra.

*I didn't expect this from you Subhadraji. You are the elder woman of this family. You are the one who should teach them what to do and don't...*

*I think she mistook my words...*

Cutting her,

*No-no Dhadhiji... I heard it right... you asked me to start cutting onions... is there anything to misunderstand, Guruji?* Khushi asked the making face.

He looked at Subhadra.

*I think she didn't hear the word DON'T. I said don't start cutting the onion.*

*Make sure that this mistake won't happen again* Guru warned Subhadra and she nodded yes.

He looked at Khushi.

*The food was so good... no spicy, no oily, no onion...*

Khushi needled in front of him, joining her hands. She looked at Arnav and gestured him to come. He came and stood beside her.

*Live long happily...* he blessed them, showering sacred rice on them.

Ratna smiled in relief. They stood.

*Arnavji... didn't you say you are willing to give a donation for Guruji's Ashram?* She said with a smile.

Arnav raised his eyebrows like REALLY? She winked at him.

*Yeah... Khushi insisted to me last night...Hariprakash, bring my checkbook. It's on the table*

*Jee...* HP rushed upstairs.

*Usually... we don't ask for donations...* Guru said.

*It's our pleasure to donate for your Ashram... we are like you children... you can ask anything from us...(she looked at Arnav) Am I right Arnavji?* Khushi said.

*Yup... you are...*

Khushi smiled at him.

*If you have any requirements, you can ask us...* Arnav said.

*Roof of the Ashram has to be changed...it takes nearly seventy thousand.*

*Is it enough?* Arnav asked.

*Yes... it is enough... our Ashram has only coconut tree leaf huts...*

*Oh...*

HP gave him the checkbook. Arnav wrote the amount and gave it to Khushi.

*You give him because it's your idea* he said.

Khushi extended the cheque towards Guru politely. Taking it from Arnav, he looked at the cheque. His eyes widened, seeing the amount. He looked at Arnav surprisingly.

*Fifty lakh...?*

*Use the money for your Ashram...* he smiled.

*Thank you...* Guru said.

He stood.

*We are leaving...*

Everyone nodded ok. Guru took a step away and stopped. He touched Khushi's head and smiled.

*Visit our Ashram when you get time*

Khushi nodded ok readily.

*You have gotten a very good Bahu...* he said looking at Subhadra. She smiled awkwardly.

Guruji left RM. In no time, Ratna hugged Khushi.

*My God... you rocked Khushi...* She kissed her cheek.

*I was so nervous you know?* Arvind said.

*You are the first girl who stole his heart, I suppose* Ratna said excitedly.

Subhadra was suffocating like hell. She doesn't know how all the plans against this girl are flopping... she sighed.

*don't you guys want to eat my handmade food? Let's go*

*Khushi beta...Let's Mom eat... we will have later...I have to make a few calls* Arvind said.

*Haan, Khushi. Serve for Maji... I will just come* Ratna went to her room.

*Please, come Dhadiji...*

Subhadra sat on the chair.

*Arnavji, please be with Dhadhiji. I will bring her food*

Khushi went to the kitchen and brought the food in which Subhadra showed her dexterity. She served it to Subhadra. Arnav sat in front of her.

*Guruji ate well... I hope Dhadi also will eat well* Arnav said.

Subhadra started eating. She was horror-struck as the food was so salty...so spicy... She looked at Khushi.

*Eat, Dhadiji...*

Subhadra has no idea how Guruji ate this food and appreciated Khushi.

*Actually, I'm not feeling well since morning...*

*Oh...*

*I came to the living room only for Guruji...*

*Oh...* Khushi said making face.

*I don't want to eat...*

*Have a little, Dhadi...* Arnav said.

*No...I'm going...* she left the food and went to her room.

Khushi closed her mouth and laughed. Arnav smiled, looking at her. Khushi composed herself.

Arnav took one of the bowls and about to put it on his plate,

*No...* Khushi snatched it from his hand.

Arnav pressed his lips and burst out laughing. Khushi collected all the bowls from the table and put them in the kitchen sink. She brought another set of food for Arnav which she served to Guruji.

To be continued...

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Flop over flop

Ratna and Arvind also joined Arnav and Khushi for the lunch. They ate Khushi's handmade food relishing.

*Khushi beta, I never thought you cook so tasty...* Arvind said.

*Hann... your dexterity reminds me my mother...* Ratna said.

*Thank you aunty*

*Did Mom eat?* Arvind asked.