PART- 55

Akash entered Armaan and Anjali's room and found his jijaji sitting on the bed with his laptop,working.He knocked on the door.

''Jijaji?''

''Akash,please come in.''Armaan said,automatically snapping his laptop shut.

''Jijaji actually I've something very important to talk about.I want that flat of yours near Jor Bagh for an hour.So can you....?''Akash began uncertainly.

''Since when do you need my permission Akash?Of course you can take it!'' Armaan patted his affectionately.

''I'll get you the keys,its with Anji.Anjali!Anjali!''Armaan called.

''What happened?''Anjali asked coming in the room.

''Akash wants the keys of the flat that we have at Jor Bagh.''Armaan explained.

''Actually di,Lavanya's family 'Guru' is coming to Delhi tomorrow and they will be stooping here for taking rest before heading towards Haridwar.So lavanya asked me to do her a favor and arrange for their lodgings just for an hour or two. After that they will board their train to Haridwar at noon.''Akash frittered nervously, hoping that his sister won't notice.

''Oh.That's great!Of course you can have it Akash.''Anjali enthused handing over the keys to him.

''Thanks.''Akash breathed in relief. He hadn't counted on his di's fad for 'Babas'!

At the same time Lavanya was playing her trump card at khushi's house.

''Buaji,you know what,he knows everything!Past,present and future.Nobody is at par with him,no one can surpass his knowledge buaji!In fact,he was the one who told me that I'll one day serve the nation and see it came out to be true!I don't think any one can beat him in the knowledge of Palmistry!''Lavanya was rhapsodizing about her so called family 'Guru' for almost an hour,thus monopolizing buaji's keenest attention and reverence.

''Hai Rey Nandkishore!He sounds like such a learned man!''Buaji folded her hands in awe.

''Arey,Lavanya bitiya,can you please take me to 'Guru ji'?I want to ask him about Titaliya and Payaliya.''Buaji asked eagerly and Lavanya and Payal had to exercise every bit of self control to not to break out into a victory dance!

''Of course buaji!Why not?Be ready at 10 tomorrow morning.''Lavanya said, surreptitiously winking at Payal.

''God bless you bitiya!''Buaji exclaimed and pootled off to her room leaving behind a jubilant Payal and Lavanya.

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The Sun rose in its halo in the azure horizon initiating the very eventful day.

''Are you sure that this will work la?''Aman asked for what would've been the thousandth time!

''Of course!Superstition is like a bog,ones you allow yourself to get in and shut your eyes to practicality and reality,there is literally no way out!Don't worry everything will be ok!''Lavanya assured,packing all the necessary stuff for their theatricals.

''All right guys.We need to go to bhai one-by-one for a way out!''Akash fidgeted, his face pale.

''Who will tie the bell around the cat's neck?''Aman murmured discreetly but Lavanya heard.

''We will!Come on Aman.''She took him be arm and dragged him along.

''ASR we have an appointment with the Physio at 10 as Aman is suffering from severe back pain and I'm accompanying him.We'll be back in a hour or two.''Lavanya hurried through,barely giving any one a chance to open their mouths.

''What...Oh ok Lavanya and Aman take care!''ASR said concernedly.

''Sure!Thanks!''

The duo moved out of his cabin,sighing in relief and waved at khushi and Akash discreetly.

Next it was Akash's turn who made some fidgety excuse of going to see some informer.

Then,Khushi squared her shoulders and took a deep breath.It was her turn.

She went and knocked the door.ASR looked up and a soft smile lit his face. He strode forward and opened the door for her,pulling her in.Before she could utter a word,he trailed kisses down her cheekbone.

''What are you doing?What if someone saw us?''Khushi gasped,her breath laboured.

''So,what I'm kissing my girlfriend.''He breathed against her cheeks.