Translation for Part 8:
Arnav: Does Khushi think that I.. I always.. misuse.. my love to shut her up?
He broke into a sweat at the thought.
He looked at her framed photograph.
Arnav(thinks): Khushi? Do u...
His thoughts are interrupted by a knock on the door.
Arnav: Come in!
Secretary: Sir, Mr. Adajania from Adajania Textiles wants to meet u. He hasnt taken an appointment,but..
Arnav: That's ok. Take him to the conference room.I'll b there shortly.
Secretary(hesitates): S.. sir.. conference room is being cleaned up right now. So.. ?
Arnav(irritated): Fine.U take him to Aakash's cabin! Leave now!
Secretary: Yes.. yes... sir.
He knew very well that if he were to stay in his cabin,his eyes would involuntarily go to Khushi's photo and he would lose focus,which he didnt want,so he calmed himself down and went to Aakash's cabin.
Arnav: Good Evening Sir!
The amiable old man smiled warmly at Arnav as he shook his hands.
Mr. Adajania: Good Evening Mr. Raizada! Pleased to meet u!
Arnav: Same here,Sir!Please hav a seat.
Mr. A: Sure. I'm sorry!I came without taking an appointment.But I'm here to invite u for my son's wedding!
Arnav: Oh,that's great! Congratulations! And please congratulate Mrs. Adajania and Adarnish from my side!
Mr. Adajania: Sure,I will! Please take this card. And these chocolates,they're sugarfree. Since I'm inviting the whole Raizada family,I have written Mrs. Raizada's name on the card.I hope u dont mind!
Arnav: Not at all sir!
He looks at nani's name written on the card and keeps it aside,not noticing anything else.
Arnav: Aakash will b very happy to hear this! He & Adarnish r good friends since a long time.
Mr. Adajania nods.
Arnav: BTW who's the lucky girl sir?
Mr. Adajania: Khushnaz! She's my wife's best friend's daughter. Very nice,homely girl!
The name rings a bell in Arnav's ear.
Arnav: Khush... naz?
Mr. Adajania(smiles): I know,I know! Resembles someone's name,right?
A(embarrased): a.. please excuse me sir.
He calls his secretary through the intercom and asks her to get two coffees.
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15-20 minutes later Arnav comes back to his cabin.
He rubs his temple as he sits down on his chair.
Arnav: Today even coffee isnt working (looks at Khushi's photo) and there's no-one to massage my head.
* Flashback*
Khushi sits on the bed,folding her legs and then keeps a flat cushion on her lap.
Khushi: Plz come and lie down. Now,I know that u wont get ur head massaged with jasmine oil. But atleast, let me massage just with my hands..
Arnav: Coming jaan! Let me get the balm first!
Khushi: Balm's bottle is right here with me. So why r u searching over there?
Arnav shakes his head and goes and lies down,with his head on her lap.
He takes Khushi's left hand in his and kisses it and then places it on his chest,close to his heart.
Khushi: Areh! Leave my hand ! How shall I massage ur head with one hand?
Arnav: I dont know. Do whatever u want. I'm not going to leave ur hand!
Khushi: Stop reacting like a kid now! I need to go down and prepare dinner soon. If u want to get a head massage,u leave my hand else m going..
Arnav: Unbelievable!
He leaves her hand and she massages his head for a good 15 minutes.
Khushi: How does it feel now?
Arnav: Umm.. ok.. But it doesnt feel that good..
Khushi: I'm telling u,let me massage ur head with jasmine oil,plz...
Arnav: Khushi! Ur jasmine oil wont work! (smirks) U know what I want?
He pushes himself up and lowers Khushi's head.
Khushi: U started again! J.. ...
The rest of her words are drowned by the firm yet affectionate kiss.
*Flashback*
Arnav walks upto the shelf,takes the photo frame in his hands.
Arnav(thinks) : I tried to convey my feelings to u everytime I hugged u.. or kissed u.. I tried to tell u what my lips couldnt say (tears well up in his eyes) Did u misunderstand my intentions every single time,Khushi? (swallows hard) Did u really think... that I.. I tried to misuse my love to shut u up or to get u to do what I want?
He wips the tear which trickles down his cheek.
Arnav: Now I just have to talk to u!
He keeps the frame on the shelf and comes back to his table.
He dials Khushi's mobile,but it comes switched off,so he calls at buaji's landline phone.
Buaji: Hellooo...?
Arnav: Namaste buaji! Its.. arnav..
Buaji: Namaste babua! Khus raho! (b happy!)
Arnav closes his eyes in despair.
Arnav(thinks): Today Khushi's not here and what do I get to hear? Khush and khush! First it was Mr. Adajania and now,its buaji!
Arnav: a.. buaji.. is Khushi der?
Buaji: Sanka devi? No babua, she isnt here!
Arnav(freaks out): What? Where's she? Did she say where she's goin?
Buaji: dont worry,Nandkisore! She's gone to meet the neighbours. She will b back in a while!
Arnav(heaves a sigh of relief): O.. ok.. I'll call later.
Buaji: If there's something urgent,u call her on her. that... mobile!
Arnav: Ji,namaste!
He cuts the call,without waiting for buaji toh respond.
Arnav: Wow! Looks like someone's having fun! M dying over here and she's..
He stops himself as he remembers something.
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Arnav: Y dont u keep ur phone charged Khushi? Couldnt talk to u the entire day!
He shakes her shoulders.
Arnav: Do u even know what I was going through? I was dying to hear ur voi..
Khushi covers his lips with her palm.
Khushi: dont! Dont u ever say that again,Arnavji! I dont want to hear this word from ur mouth again!
Arnav notices tears in her eyes.
Arnav: Khushi... baby,I didnt mean to say that! all I was trying to say was that..
He cups her face.
Arnav: Its just that I'm disturbed when u r not here. And when I dont get to talk to u! So,u also keep this in mind,dont ever leave without charging ur mobile,ok?
Khushi nods and hugs him.
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Arnav: I'm definitely going crazy today!Its not even been a whole day since Khushi went there n m already losing it!
He bangs his fist on the table.
Arnav: What the hell has happened to u,Arnav Singh Raizada?
His phone beeps and he picks it up without noticing who's calling.
Arnav(angrily): Hello!
Anjali: Chhotey! What happened? Y r u so angry?
Arnav: Di,what do I do? Today,its been the.. hello? Hello? Di... can u hear me? Hello?
Anjali doesnt respond and Arnav panicks as he hears a loud noise,like that of a plate falling on the ground.
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Please ignore typos n mistakes.
Edited by Smita.M - 12 years ago
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