PART 5

High atop a nearby cliff,lurked a creepy shadow seething in fury.

''Rejoice in your victory Raizada because it won't last long!You'll be doomed!''he snarled,clenching his fists.

Moments later a black SUV raced away,leaving behind a gloomy trail......

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''That was quite neat khush!''Lavanya said patting her back.

All the S.T.F. officers were huddled in the parking lot,ready for going home after an extremely hectic day.

''Yeah.....who could say that you can aptly flatten a man at least twice your size by looking at you.''Rohan quipped,looking awed.

''Well...I'd suggest you to remember it then Rohan because these kind of anatomical factors never registered in her mind.''Akash said grinning.

''Stop it guys!''Khushi flushed,looking sheepish.

''Akash!''a voice cracked and they looked around to see ASR emerging from the lift.

''OK guys, see you tommorrow!'' Akash murmered and rushed off.

Khushi turned to her scooty only to find flattened tires.

''Awww crap!''She groaned.

''What's wrong?''

''I've got a flat tire!Stupid thing!''she said kicking the tire hard.

''No worries,you can leave it here and get it repaired tomorrow.I'll drop you home.''Rohan offered already seated on his bike.

''Thanks!I...''

Suddenly a white SUV rplled to stop.

''Get in,we'll drop you.''ASR ordered,rolling the window down.

A stunned silence followed.Khushi looked uncertainly at Akash to find other's shocked expression reflected on his face.Thoroughly confused she got in and the car raced away.

Akash was taken aback.There was definitely something fishy going on!It was surreal!

First his bhai,-who never paid heed to anyone and was practically uncontrollable,except by di,when he had fits of ire,like in the clearing earlier,-had listened to khushi and stopped thrashing the goon and now he actually volunteered to drop off,that too to a girl!

Two miracles in a day,that too concerened with his obstinate brother were difficult to stomach.He looked away to hide his ear to ear grin.He'll have to report the matter to his di!

After dropping khushi at her home,ASR and Akash reached the Raizada Mansion.ASR was lost in thoughts and Akash was excited,keenly working to keep his face straight.

''Chote!Akash!You both came.''Anjali came limping towards them with a soft smile on her kind face.

''Go and change.I'll lay the dinner for you.''

''Di,you're awake!How many times will I've to tell you to not to wait for us.Its not good for your health!''ASR said frustratedly.

''Oho chote,no sooner you enter the house you start bossing me around!Who would say I'm older than you!''she said fondly.

''Bhai is right di.You should take rest.Come I'll take you to your room by the time bhai can go and change!''Akash said grabbing the opportunity.He really can;t wait to tell his di till morning.

Anjali raised an eyebrow at the shining,excited eyes if her younger brother and got the clue.

''Ok Akash!Chote you go and change.''she walked with Akash to her room and no sooner that they reached there she had the blow-by-blow account of the entire happening in one breath.

''Akash pinch me,I can't believe this!Are you sure this is our chote?''she asked dazedly,looking ecstatic.

''Yes di,I think bhai has developed liking for khushi!''

Anjali had tears of joy in her eyes.

''I hope its true Akash.My chote has suffered so much.I wish he gets all the happiness in the world!.....Akash from now on,keep an eye on chote and report every single incident to me.This khushiji must really be something!She managed to steal my brother's heart.''

''Yeah di...she's very sweet,bubly and kind.Always spreads happiness just like her name.''

Anjali smiled.

''I hope chote gets 'his khushi'!''

That night Anjali went to peaceful sleep in the hope of a glorious dawn in her chote's life.