"Aaj mausam hai suhaana, naya dhaaga banne ka hai bahaana...lalalalalala.."."Khushi...would you stop with that childish song? We're in a conference room, for God's sake."
"There's no one here but us, Arnav. And this is important, I'm trying to bring cheer to the new Baaraatis thread...I told you a few days ago, they've given us so much love and I can't bear to see them like this..."
"Wait a minute. Why are they sad?"
"Why?! Because the story is over, of course! Because the writer is leaving, and with her, so will we..."
"Is that what this is all about? You think they are going to miss us?"
"I know they are! They love us, Arnav! I just can't...I..."
"Khushi, are you crying? Come here...Sshh..."
"I...I don't know how to make things right. They are going to continue their threads with a new name, but they still don't sound entirely happy..."
"Sshh, Khushi, just listen to me, okay? The Baaraatis will be fine. I can assure you that they will be."
"But...how can you be so sure?"
"Because we aren't going anywhere."
"What? Didn't you listen to a single word I've just said? The story is over, Arnav! "
"Yes, it is. But this isn't the end, Khushi. We'll still be here."
"What do you mean?"
"Have you checked the forum recently? There are now 10,000 pages of things written about us. "
"10,000?!"
"Yes.Then are the stories and fanfics written about us...the VMs and the Gifs and Chat clubs...plus all the other groups on social media who talk about us. And even if writers write other stories too, even if the names are different...we'll know they're still imagining us in their place. We are still here , Khushi. They just need to look for us...and they will find what they are seeking. "
"So we are...not really leaving?"
"That's what I have been trying to tell you, Khushi. We will never leave their side. Not while there's just one more person...one new fan who watches us on Youtube and comes here to find out more. Until that keeps happening, we are going nowhere."
"We'll be with them, hamesha?"
"Yes. Always. Until the day they stop loving us."
"Let's hope that day never comes, Arnav."
"It won't. Now stop worrying and let the Baaraatis start on this new, amazing journey...one in which we will be at their side, as always."
"I...wait, my phone is ringing...yes, Advay? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Mom. It's my sister I'm worried about."
"What? Is she alright? Advay, tell me she's okay!"
"She's fine, Mom. It's just that she's listening to this song over and over on the internet and I'm worried that she's never going to stop!"
"Song?"
"Yes! It goes something like 'Tu hi bataa mere maula..."
"What?! I...okay, I'll come home right in a few hours and I'll talk to her, alright? Meanwhile, just tell your Nani to distract her with a book."
"Finr, Mom. See you soon."
"Arnav, she was listening to...do you think she's hearing our...story on Youtube?"
"I guess so, Mrs. Raizada. Well, she had to find out sooner or later. And like I told you, one more new fan...and our story goes on."
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So perfect Juhi !. We are all here because of you and your stories . We love you. Going to miss you a lot dammit! Yes all the stories I read I only imagine Arnav & Khushi.
I have become all senti now!😭
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