Plot: Arnav & Khushi have been married for 2 months now. It was an arranged marriage. Khushi always loved Arnav but Arnav didn't love her back. He used to date Lavanya, when she cheated on him, and left him because all she wanted was money. Then soon after, Arnav's parents died. He has built a wall around himself ever since. Khushi has been an orphan ever since she was a new born. And Khushi is trying to break the wall that Arnav has built around himself.
It was a fine evening, when Arnav entered in the house.
Anjali: Oh, Chotte, you're home!, she beamed happily.
Anjali was happily married to Shyam, No Shyam is not evil in this. He's a lawyer by profession. Ever since he got the news of Anjali being pregnant, he does work from home nowadays.
Arnav: Yes di, I'm home. I'm going to my room to freshen up. I'll come for dinner in a while.
Anjali: Okay Chotte.
Arnav went to his room and freshened up, taking his time. Khushi entered the room, and Arnav came out at the same time in his casuals.
Arnav: What is it?, he asked in a rude tone.
Khushi: Uh... Nani has asked you to come join us in the dining room, she replied, startled by his rude tone
Ever since Arnav and Khushi got married, Arnav is always being mean to her. Khushi is trying to get close to him and trying to make him open up to her, but he just shrugs her off. Khushi has developed feelings for Arnav ever since she collided with him in the rain, in the orphanage of Lucknow, where the first met and fought many times. Khushi has devoted all her life to take care of her husband and his family. Arnav is the usual, mean and arrogant.
Arnav went down to the dining room, and sat down in his usual place. Khushi started to serve the food to the family members, and as usual Mami insulted Khushi once again
Mami: Sasu-maa, why did you make this phatti saree as our Raizada Daughter-in-law? Ugh. Just look how she dresses. And she's not right for our Arnav bitwaa, did you see how she doesn't fit into our society?
Khushi looked down and continued serving food. Tears stung to her eyes.
Nani: Shut-up Manorama. Atleast, she's not like you who puts on heavy make-up and jewelry, and doesn't spend money like you do. Atleast she knows how to keep her family in peace, unlike you, who's always instigating about one thing or another to every family member. And, she's the perfect daughter-in-law and the perfect wife to Arnav, as she's the one who has devoted all her life to her husband and in-laws.
Mami had finally quieten down. Khushi had come back with some sweets as desserts, as soon she gave Arnav some sugar-free ladoo, he stopped her.
Arnav: I'm full. You should know by now that I don't eat sweets.
Khushi: I know, that's why I made them sugar-free. Wouldn't you like to try one?
Arnav reluctantly agreed. He had to admit, she cooked very well. And she was perfect wife any man could ask for. But he knew very well, she loved him. But he couldn't bring himself to love her, he was afraid of getting trapped in love.
Khushi: How is it?, she asked happily, because he ate the sweet.
Arnav: It's good, he replied in his casual tone.
Khushi smiled, deep down she knew that he liked it a lot. She knew about his past, and knew why he's holding back. But, she's trying to break that wall around him and tell him that she will always be there for him, for eternity.
Payal and Khushi cleared up the mess in the kitchen and the dining room, while everybody went upstairs to sleep. Payal and Khushi instantly clicked off as friends. They shared everything with each other.
It was 9 30 pm, when Khushi entered their room. Arnav was as usual working on his laptop and Khushi went to freshen up. After Khushi came back in her night dress with a robe around her, she saw Arnav still working.
Khushi: Suniye, if you work too much, it could affect your health. You should at least get some sleep, it will make you feel better.
Arnav: Are you done? Now go to sleep, and let me work in peace, he replied in his ASR tone, while typing on his laptop.
Khushi sighed and knew he will never listen to her. Khushi layed down on her side of the bed and slept. It was 11 pm, when Arnav stopped working and put a few pillows between him and Khushi, and then layed down on his side of the bed and slept.
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