Chapter 71

Anjali laid down on her bed but sleep was what seems to be far from her eyes. She was too excited yet scared to meet her brother and sister in law. She was hell worried for them. Every moment she prayed for their well being. She was counting every second cursing wall clock to run fast.

5 in the morning.Anjali was all ready with a small bag of fresh clothes for Arnav and Khushi. She covered herself in shawl. It was cold december morning.

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Arnav open his eyes, he found himself strangely at peace and much lighter. He was peacefully warm today with a soft body in his arm. He love this feeling. Looking down at her beautiful face, her soft skin, her small nose, her long lashes.

Her perfect face, he felt at home...he don't know when how he fell for this lady in his arms...He agree he was jerk to let go of her...he agree her big eyes in veil kept haunting him when he was away...he agree he felt attracted to her when he saw her for the first time...he agree he used to hate her for making him feel weak, for making him feel he is losing to her...He agree he like her aura, her persona, her simple yet attracting nature.

He tried harder to avoid her...but he hate himself falling more for her at the end...and then his favourite emotion takes over when he feels helpless...Hatred which he is was quite expert to show. He hurts her every time, tried to damage her self respect, tried harder to show her down, tried to hit her wifey ego...going close to lavanya protecting lavanya from her...but her strong aura didn't let her slip in front of her.

She handled everything perfectly...though both are deceiving their families but she made it clear to him she will go away one day...he didn't knew how to react to this news when he heard her first time...he wanted to tie her down and make her accept she won't go away from him...He Hates GoodByes...here she was bidding goodbye him in advance.

Khushi moan in annoyance when she felt sun ray peeking in room between gap of curtains falling directly on her face. Arnav held his hand in air to provide shadow to her eye. She slept back peacefully. Mischievous glint shining in his eyes, he moved his hand away sunlight again falling on her eyes. She left protesting moan turning her head snuggling in his warm chest more.

Arnav stiffen with her body dangerously close to his...erm...very dangerously close...Khushi's knee was placed directly on his...Ahem...Serves you right Raizada. Khushi moved again. With movement of her knee getting involuntary rubbed on his Ahem he was breathing hard trying to control his desires...which were getting poked.

Khushi finally open her eyes when she felt something hard poking between her calf and thigh. Her eyes were widen looking at proximity she was sleeping with. She quickly pull her leg down. Arnav suppressed his chuckled seeing her going beet red.

Khushi quickly got up run to bathroom freshening up she came out. Arnav didn't tease her or look at her way he decided to give her space to get back to her normal self.

They both came out for breakfast it was early morning 7 am Khushi and Arnav sat on charpoye. Manju ji served them breakfast inquiring about last night if they slept well and normal here and there talks.

Khushi fed Arnav his food avoiding his eyes much to his annoyance. He was done in a while got up to call Aman.

Manju ji placed another paratha in her plate avoiding her protests. Arrey sookhay tinkay ke tarha hai kuch khati peethi be hai kya vekh chota da laak aye tera...bach kevay paalat ge bari taqaat chahea baacha palaan wastay.(see you looks like thin stick. See your waist is soo tiny i doubt you eat something...how will grow baby inside you...you need alot of strength to grow baby inside you.)

Khushi lower her eyes more she turned red...but her eyes too were red...dream of growing baby inside her will always be dream for her...Arnav's and her relation isn't healthy enough that they take another step in their relation.

Arnav doesnt want her in his life...she doesn't blame him anymore as no one will accept a forced partner. She worthy not more than this in his life. She promised him she will go away. Will return his independent life back to him.

She don't know if she will go back to her house in lucknow or somewhere else. She hadn't thought about this.

Starting a new life is what she planned but that life won't have any male in it. She know she loved Arnav since she saw his picture, interviews...most importantly his sexy portrait in his room with killing pose and drowing worthy deep eyes. Its hell difficult for her to love anyone but yes she will make sure she gives what he want...for her selffish reasons she cannot put his wishes and heart at stake.

Sometimes her love for Arnav amaze her how can she fall for a man like Arnav who didnt left any stone unturn to humiliate her break her, make her weak...every time she had same reason to stay put with his feelings in some corner of her life.

When babuji showed her Arnav's picture and took promise from her she will give honest answer to her instead of forced answer. Amma assured her if she didn't like guy she has all right to refuse proposal.

She sat on terrace underneath stars of her real parents...she prayed for their support and blessing. Her hand shivered slightly opening envelope. She took out his photo...the very moment his deep caramel eyes attracted her hazels.

She saw something different in them...though picture showed his arrogant self but...somewhere Khushi found something deep in them...something he masking it up under his arrogant persona.

Before she could stop herself...she fell for him...sometimes it amazed her how can she develope such feelings for him without meeting her...but what assured her heart that he will understand her, her personality, he will love her for who she is...both share one thing common...orphanship...she thought he will share her pain and sorrows he will open up to him she will do same with him...they will love each other dearly and will always support each other but life never fail to amaze her...a big turn She had to face brutal reality she is forced wife for him...she is not wanted in his life.

Khushi was done with her food she washed her hands and face. she heard engine voices of cars looking up she saw three cars infront of her.

Arnav who came near her to inform her Aman Di Akash Karan jeeju is coming here with police to take them along thats when he saw her looking at them. They are here to take them back.

In mere three seconds Anjali ran out of car towards Arnav hugged him dearly fearing to lost him again. She cried and wailed loudly. Make everyones eyes turn misty.

Chottey kabhi youn khona matt please...bachpan say dekh rahi hoon jo khotay hai woh wapis nahi attay.(chottey never get lost like this...i am watching this since childhood then one who get lost doesnt come back)

Hum maar jayegaye chottey ap kay bina...humara ap kay bina koi nahi hai...ap hamari maa ki sab si eham nishani hai...promise me ap aisay kabhi nahi kahi jaye gaye...ap hum say alaag kabhi nahi hoongaye...aisaa kabhi maat kariye ga chottey hum seh nahi payee gaye please...(ill die qithout you chottey...i dont have anyone except you chottey, you are most important and only big memory of my mother...promise me you wont go like this ever...you wont get separate like this ever...don't ever do this chote i wont be able to bear...)her tears were not stopping she was pouring them out. Her hand caressing his back...until she brought her hand over his wound on shoulder hearing his yelp she pull back her face paled with fear and horror...

Erm its nothing much di...erm just bullet injured me but its not deep wound Khushi dressed it. Arnav reasoned.

Anjali eyes filled with concern. Aman signal police man to bring doctor who was accompaning them precautionary. Doctor started examining his wounds.

Anjali moved to Khushi hugging her mumbling infinity of thank yous much to her protests. Crying pouring her fear out through her tears. Khushi assuring her everything is alright.

Khushi for the first time notice the relationship Raizada sibling shared. Anjali pouring her fears out Arnav holding her. She noticed mature yet different person in him. Those soft looks those words of assurance...that relieved filled eyes. He was different man.

Khushi found their love different than usual siblings...Anjali and Arnav were not only brother sister for eachother but best friends, provide mother and father solace to each other when needed.

Now she understand what he wanted to hide behind his chuckled last night when he told her Di told him that he reminds her of their father...now she understood why it pained him...though he tried harder to cover up with chuckle but failed to hide his pain.

Yes she remember everything. The drink which Maanuu ji sent her was sour pani puri water...with its sourness intoxication left her as soon as he started pouring his feelings.

Khushi saw how anjali either held his arm, hand or shoulder. Her gesture showed her possessiveness, her fear of losing him again...last but not least she was assuring herself he is back safe and sound.

After changing clothes Arnav Anjali Khushi thanked Manjuji Psp and paramjeet for their love and support, they were escorted to helipad was sent back to delhi on helicopter.

Karan was relieved at last to see them safe and sound and mostly importantly Anjali was happy and content. Alash was grinning like fool now though he tried hard to control his tear but failed and cried hugging Arnav.

After tearful welcome at RM loud wails of mamiji didn't help anyone's ears...she was all set to tear their ear drums...At Last nani put her foot down mercing everyone...consoled mamiji and make her shut her big mouth.

Yash Shalini and Tia hugged them. At Last everyone was curious to get their answers they must have thanked Karan for asking them this question. Anjali feared maybe they are not ready to answer it but both were quite normal...Arnav repeated whole incident for them.

Nani blessed them...all set to go to mandir wishing God thanking God for sending her kids safe and sound home. She took Mami along for conducting pooja and donating money and food among poors. Before leaving nani advice all kids of her to take rest as they must be tired.

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Month later.

It was Raksha bandhan day.

Anjali made two Rakhis for her brother. Khushi and Payal stood at corner looking at both Tia and Anjali how they were all excited to tie rakhi to their brothers.

Tia decided to do something different where as Anjali celebrating in her usual way. She kept fast was doing her pooja with Arnav and Akash. After pooja Anjali came out of mandir.

Arnav and Akash came and sat beside their respective partner on sofa on request of Anjali. She tied them rakhi. Nani, Mamji, shalani and Yash admiring them. As a gift she took hold of her brothers and took promise to look after their family, their happiness, That they will do anything to bind their family together after she'll go away getting married. More over she took promise from them to look after respect and love their respected partners as well.

Both agreed happily and brought her gift basket which had saree, jewellery perfume and what not. Anjali smiled and hugged her brother.

With loud voice of music they turn almost startled. There they saw Tia running down the stair happily on rythme of lyrics.

Tia was like grown up in hands of Raizada's when relation of Yash and Raizada grew up Tia was almost 6 months and now she is 21 year old. She was like sweet little angel for all. Arnav Akash Karan were her three brothers. She was fond of them all.

jhuula bahon ka aaj bhi do na mujhe...

(Swing me in your arms today as well...)

She stood in front of Karan circling her arms around Karan swaying a little.

bhaiya god mein uthaao na aaj mujhe

(Brother, lift me into your lap)

running to Akash she jumped a little forcing Akash to lift her

qad se huun badi man se chhoti main aaj bhi

(I've gotten taller, but in my mind, I'm still small)

She came infront of Arnav pinching his cheeks she shook his head from left to right

maan lo zid meri

(Humor my conviction)

Pouting a little she act like a brat. Making everyone laugh at her little brat behaviour.

jhuula...

(Swing...)

tu khushi hai tu karaar tu bahaar hai

(You are happiness; you are peace of mind; you are spring itself)

dam se tere hi to ghar pe nikhaar hai

(You and you alone illuminate this house)

Karan pinched her nose, Akash did twist dance with her, Arnav hugged her fondly.

main shor sharaaba dhuum karuungi

(I'll create a tumultous uproar)

She kicked her legs and arms in air,

thumak thumak naachuungi

(I'll put on airs and dance)

putting her one hand on her hip and other on her head she did a tumkha dance.

chanchal koyal ke jaise main to chahak chahak jaauungi

(Like the playful cuckoo I'll go warbling about)

She run here and there,

sare rang dhanak ke main chura luungi...

(After setting every color ablaze, I'll steal away...)

moving in circle spreading her arms

taare falak ke tod laauungi

(I will break the stars from the sky)

Running up on stair pointing towards stars

chhup chhupke meri hansi na udaana

(I'll let fly my laughter in private)

She came beside Anjali, payal khushi pouting a little while they supressed their laugh on her childish antic.

jhuula bahon ka aaj bhi do na mujhe

(Swing me in your arms today as well)

bhaiya god mein uthaao na aaj mujhe

(Brother, lift me into your lap)

qad se huun badi man se chhoti main aaj bhi

(I've gotten taller, but in my mind, I'm still small)

maan lo zid meri

(Humor my conviction)

jhuula bahon ka aaj bhi do na mujhe...

(Swing me in your arms today as well...)

tu khushi tu karaar tu bahaar hai

(You are happiness; you are peace of mind; you are spring itself)

dam se tere hi to ghar pe nikhaar hai

(You and you alone illuminate this house)

She sat on swing kept in corner of Living room Tiro brother pushing her swings.

ek nahin do nahin tin mere bhaai

(Not one, not two, but three brothers have I)

touched shoulders of tiro brothers

tinon jaise mere sipaahi

(Three of them, like guards)

She walked in front of mocking angry young man Arnav style. Making everyone laugh out loud,

meri sharaarat meri tabaahi

(My mischief, the destruction I wreak,)

She danced twisting her hips and then kicking her leg and arms in air.

bacha le khuda

(save us, God!)

Holding her ears she looked up.

lekin inka gussa aisa gad gad garaje baadal jaisa

(But their anger is like rumbling, thundering clouds)

She opened her eyes giving away feared expressions.

phir barasaaye pyaar bhi vaisa o mere khuda

(after which their love showers down, o my God)

She lean at Akash and cupped cheeks of Arnav and Karan.

moti huun main in aankhon ka

(I'm a pearl in their eyes)

phuul huun in ka baag ka

(I'm the flowers in their garden)

Tiro held each other's arms and made Tia sit on her arms.

jhuula bahon ka aaj bhi do na mujhe

(Swing me in your arms today as well)

bhaiya god mein uthaao na aaj mujhe

(Brother, lift me into your lap)

qad se huun badi man se chhoti main aaj bhi

(I've gotten taller, but in my mind, I'm still small)

maan lo zid meri

(Humor my conviction)

tu khushi tu karaar tu bahaar hai

(You are happiness; you are peace of mind; you are spring itself)

dam se tere hi to ghar pe nikhaar hai

(You and you alone illuminate this house)

She lean back still sitting on their arms. everyone sang song with her.

Karan, Akash and Arnav put her down on her feets.

Nautanki what was the need of this whole drama. karan spoke.

Uffu Bhaiyya it would have been boring festival if this wasn't included right Khushi Tia winked at Khushi who nodded in return.

Chalo sit down now i am bringing my rakhi's and yes most important i want best gifts from you three. Tia said in warning tone.

Shalani spank her butt badmash are you threatening them for gifts.

Uffu mom please stay out of this this is rare moment where sisters can get anything from brothers.