*drum roll please* Here's the much awaited index of CSD after almost 1.5 years of it's glorious run and counting ❤🧿
Q/N- Since this index is the only update this week (yeah, no new chapter; the target on previous chapter isn't achieved yet so pls go vote if you have missed), I will try to make this more interesting than a plain 'chapter-numbers and titles' thing. So, pls ensure you read till the end and share your memories along, especially on your most favorite chapters. I will eventually move this to the first page.
Oh, and by the way, there is a special someone who will walk you through the Index. So, here you go-
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Hello everyone! I am Shriya Gupta-Raizada aka Pari. manju maasi told me that you all wanted a recap of the story of my family. and since i love her and love you all didis and bhaiyyas and maasis and buas, I had to take this task *adjusts her mic around her crisp white shirt*
So, this is the story of my dearest, sweetest Maa - Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada (then Gupta)🥰 who met my angry-but-cutie Dad - Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada!😎 And after a loooooot of efforts from Devi Maiyya, they got married! They had to, after all, Chiku bhaiyya, Aru and I had to come in their life, no?
The book runs in live time with a few flashbacks in between and a few future glimpses of our future. The book started in June 2021.
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1. A family outing: The Raizadas plan to visit to kuldevi temple, and Aru gives them hard time to get ready. It finally takes Chiku to coax her and dress her up!
2. Like mother like son: A flashback of when Chiku was a toddler and splashed piping hot tea on Arnav's thigh. Arnav and Khushi revisit the memory when khushi similarly threw a cup of tea on Arnav, albeit inadvertently.
3. Baby Shark: Mischievous Aru played with Arnav's phone and changed the ringtone to her favorite song...and much like her mother, her choices of songs are not exactly Arnav's favorites. But hey, he loves his girls right? So, he has to bear with this, even a nursery rhyme as a caller tune!
4. Disciplining Princess Arohi: Aru being a brat! She refused to call Piya- her elder cousin as Didi and Anjali bua had to convince her...she agrees. mostly ;)
5. It Meant Nothing: a sweet friend of Khushi's about whom Arnav had not much idea. Turns out-Sid-as he is called, had more than just a friendly love for Khushi. He had truly loved her.
6. Unwelcome guest or a family member? : Mrs. Subhadra Malik is visiting them, but is she the same dadi we knew from years ago? Or have 9 years brought some change in her?
7. Teething: Pari was growing her last set of teeth and an otherwise calm child, she became fussy that day making Arnav and Khushi restless too.
8. Pieces of our hearts: Arnav and Khushi fight over kids and it's revealed that they had miscarried their first baby, before Kavish (Chiku).
9. Happy Raksha Bandhan: A sweet Raksha bandhan celebration.
10. It Meant Nothing – 2: Another one of Khushi's past-lovers(!). This one is a movie star!
11. Curious case of Pari Singh Raizada: Pari, at the age of 2, doesn't speak and that worries khushi. While her chiku bhaiyya had started speaking by this age as well as her twin sister Aru who is a chatterbox, Pari doesn't speak. They later get to know she has speech disorder and will only speak very few words until much later...
12. Biwi No.1: As much as the world knows of ASR's utter devotion to his wife Khushi, some women still do not understand and one of them tries to get close to Arnav. Khushi takes the charge to set her right and it kinda works...
13. Oh Baby! : Payal and Akash are planning to have another baby!
14. Saat samundar paar (oceans away): Arnav had to be away to Chicago for a business trip and the whole week is tough for Arnav-Khushi and their kids, as this is the first time either of them stayed away from each other for more than a day in past 9-10 years.
15. Who is future CEO of AR? : The family argues over which of the 5 kids will eventually take AR's reins from Arnav or will it be an outsider?
16. Eventful evenings: Kanya pujan at Raizada house and a new driver replacing Mohan, seems to be a trouble.
17. Trouble in paradise-pt1: Aru is kidnapped, the whole Raizada house is panic-stricken and Dadi blames Khushi.
18. Trouble in paradise-pt2: Arnav rescues his baby girl in time, but Khushi is miserable until Aru wakes up.
19. How about Lions, Tigers and Rabbits? : Raizadas discuss to get a new pet :)
Interlude I – Kids' characters: Some background on kids' character traits.
20. Khushi-wali Diwali & a new guest! : A sweet Diwali amidst diyas and arnav-khushi romance and then they get a new family member - Teddy.
21. Rising temperature! : Arnav's naughtiness under the comforter in cold winter nights! PG13.
22. The one time...: Arnav talks about his first time with a girl in college. He assures Khushi that that was the only time he was physical with anyone apart from her unlike how she might fear.
23. Pari's world: A sneak peek in Pari's mind and how she sees world around her.
24. Laal naak(red nose): Arnav-Khushi's son has inherited Khushi's genes of having a red nose when angry or upset!
25. Laal naak-2: Kavish's anger on his papa continues and Arnav coaxes his son.
26. ASR and picnic? : As a continued effort to placate Chiku, arnav and khushi take the kids to a picnic.
27. Chiku meets Chiku(Virat Kohli): Arnav arranges a meet between his son Chiku and cricket player Chiku aka Virat Kohli whom Kavish admires a lot.
28. Day of happiness (Happy b'day Khushi)! : A happy occasion of Khushi's birthday, and how Arnav kept his promise of wishing her on her every birthday in past 9 years. A recap of all those birthdays.
29. Who's more important, Di or-? : Anjali visits the Raizadas with her mother in law and her son, Pratham. When Pratham creates a mess, Arnav takes a stand for his kids against his Di.
Interlude II – 10 years later-future sneak-peek: A sneak peek of the year 2032 and how teenager Kavish and pre-teen Aru-Pari continue to rule their parents' hearts.
30. Back to present – Magic exists! : Back to the year 2022! Khushi wants her kids to believe in world of magic and Arnav has to give in.
31. A wife remembers: Amidst a fight between Arnav and Khushi, she reminds him his cruel words from many years ago. He is remorseful and they both kind of a have a closure on that topic.
32. How's a baby made? : Chiku's query on how he was made, Arnav and Khushi tell their son how they made him(well, not exactly, but you know...). The birds and bees talk.
33. It meant nothing – 3: A handsome hunk of a police officer is smitten with Khushi who reminds her much of her rogue husband, but this fellow crosses a line and Khushi must confront him.
34. Payal Maasi: Payal's love for Arnav-Khushi's kids
35. Who will go to Agra?: A parallel of Arnav's agra trip from many years ago (from the show)
36. February 14th or contract anniversary? : Valentines day has a special meaning for Raizada couples. While it is Payal-Akash's wedding anniversary, it is a reminder of a blasted contract between Arnav-khushi. Have they gotten a closure yet and does family finally know about the run-away marriage was Arnav's master-mind?
37. Pari's maa gets jealous! : Khushi is insecure about Pari's new teacher and an innocent Pari who loves her Maa immensely, assures her mother of her love.
38. A wall's memoir: A wall in Arnav's bedroom tells it's story and talks about ASR's childhood to his kids'.
39. Aman's anniversary and egoistic ASRs! : Khushi had to deal with ASR's ego is well known, but she also has to deal with ASR Jr.'s ego. Arohi is grumpy when khushi doesn't let her have her way and Khushi must coax her baby.
40. Good news and grief – part 1: Flashback of Arnav-Khushi's first pregnancy.
41. The grief – part 2: Flashback of Arnav-Khushi's first pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage
42. Reminiscing on birth of miracles! (I) – Chiku : Flashback of Khushi's pregnancy with Kavish aka Chiku
43. Reminiscing on birth of miracles! (II)– Chiku : Flashback of Chiku's birth and how he charmed the entire Shantivan with his antics
44. Reminiscing on births of miracles (III) – twins : Flashback of Khushi's surprise pregnancy with twin babies and Arnav's hesitance
45. Reminiscing on births of miracles! (IV)– twins: Aru and Pari's birth and how they had entire Raizada household at their disposal!
46. ASR falls sick... : When Arnav falls sick and Khushi has a tough time nursing him to health.
47. Lambi judai (separation)!: Khushi has to go to buaji's house for a few days. Can Arnav deal with that?
48. Khushi's dance partner(s): That Arnav and Khushi have a sizzling dance chemistry is well known (Remember the sensual Teri-Meri sequence? Yeah, that one!). But Khushi has found another dance partner who is a tough competition to ASR's place as her partner!
49. Dear Maa (Happy Mother's Day): Arnav-Khushi's kids celebrate mother's day, Arnav visits his mamma's garden with Khushi and kids.
Interlude III – sneak peek year 2037: Sneak peek into the future, a grown-up Kavish as a cricket star, 17-years-old twins are also up to something good.
50. A for-?: Parallel of the episode when Khushi wrote A in her mehendi and when Arnav asked, she said it was for A in her name- khushi kumaaari guptaaa! Now, Arohi wants to know what that A is for...
51. It meant nothing – 4: Sid returns. How his unrequited love for khushi affects Arnav and Khushi?
52. School chalein hum: First day of school for twins. Do they adjust well? And mainly, do Arnav and khushi adjust well with their daughters being away at school?
53. Cycling tales aka broken bones: Kavish gets a cycle and falls to break his arm!
54. Broken bones and hearts!: Kavish's injury makes his family worried and his sisters shower him with their innocent, tender care.
55. Dreams and nightmares: dream world of Arnav, Khushi and kids. Not all dreams are happy ones.
56. Three of hearts: All about arnav-khushi's kids❤
57. Boss baby(Chiku) visits AR: Flashback of the time when Kavish visited AR
58. Learn to say 'NO': Arnav must learn to say no to his kids' demands and kids must learn to take it without making a fuss
59. Khushi and aunt flow! – Khushi's that time of the month i.e. periods, and how Arnav and her kids take care of her.
60. AR faces losses -Part 1: Arnav's one wrong decision lands them in financial crisis
61. AR faces losses -Part 2: Arnav feels defeated and depressed. But his wife and kids won't let him be so.
62. AR faces losses -Part 3: Arnav bounces back and his backbone aka Khushi ensures he succeeds. His kids and his family are there to cheer for him!
63. Happy birthday, Arnavji! : Flashback of last 9 years of Arnav's birthdays and how he has let khushi celebrate it in her own way! A nod to many of their special moments!
64. Khushi's scooter : Khushi misses her scooter and Arnav gifts her one! An ode to IPKKND's first promo where Arnav had bumped into her scooter and broken it!
65. Stars and moon! : Arnav-Khushi's kids share their love for the starlit sky!
66. Terrible two's : Story of terrible twos of all 4 kids (payal-akash's daughter and arshi's kids)
67. Air travels: When twins traveled by plane for the first time
68. Anjali's daughter! -part 1: Anjali wishes of having a baby girl and wants to convince Arnav and Khushi to fulfil her dream through Arohi
69. Anjali's daughter! – part 2: Aru herself makes it clear to her bua whose baby she is!
70. Interruptions: Arnav and Khushi's romance has always been interrupted from time immemorial, and the saga continues even today!
71. Harsh realities: Arnav meets a certain Malik and faces some harsh truths he didn't want to visit ever!
72. Lunch dates with Ms. Pari! : Khushi and Arnav learn about Pari's disorder and their efforts to help her speak have some sweet results.
73. Double the joy and count 3! : Twins turn 3-years-old and there is a surprise visitor who has come to wish them as well as introduce them to his special someone!
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And counting...
There you go, manju maasi. Stay tuned everyone, as our story has just begun ❤
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Coming up next: few chapters on a wedding in the house :D, then chiku's interview, twins falling sick, khushi's office and arnav-khushi role play ;) Stay right here!
A/N - The note is only to say that this Index will be a work-in-progress as I continue to add/edit chapter descriptions, and also a reminder to vote/revisit on any/every chapter(s) as you read the Index. While writing, it made me walk down the memory lane of this special story which has become equally beloved if not more to all of you, and I'm grateful for that ❤
Also, I have a rough plan of next few tracks in CSD but essentially, it needs your continued interest in their lives. As it is, this is a story of their happily ever after, and that kind of bliss is for forever so I can continue writing glimpses of their lives, but pls let me know if you all also want it, or maybe end it in next few chapters? I'm not fishing for compliments, I truly want to know. And don't forget to tell me about your favorite chapters so far.
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