"KK…K..KHU…SH….I"
What?
What did he just say?
OH my GOD!
Khushi!
Come quick!
Your dad just utters your name!
ARNAV shouts at a blushing and chattering KHUSHI who is talking and laughing with Payal , Lavanya and Mrs Gomez. She seems to be extremely calm, happy, content and excited all at once.
A big beautiful, radiant, beaming piece of "GLASS" in KHUSHI'S wording….for DIAMOND is sitting perfectly on her ring finger.
The marriage register has taken his place.
All the family and friends including Payal and Akash, Lavanya and Mark, Alex, Mr and Mrs Mehta have just flew into Melbourne to join the ceremony as another surprise, as soon as Khushi said " YES".
The lonely, sea beach is not full and happy.
"ARNY" took a break and have been carried away to " Its": Family, by the keepers, after being cuddled by all the girls and patted by Akash.
Seeing "ARNY": in Khushi's lap: Alex call ARNAV some very funny terms and ARNAV showed him a fist in response.
Only person not attending the wedding is NK. ( for cautionary measures, KHUSHI did not gather courage to ask ARNAV for him.
There are two huge projectors in each side of the posts.
The register is standing at the alter.
The entire path is lighted by thousands of candles and red and white flower petals have been used ot make a narrow path way from where KHUSHI is standing up to the wedding posts.
All happened within 15 minutes. 20 workers came from NO WHERE AND TURNED the scenery right before KHUSHI'S eyes.
She reached to a point, where she lost all capability of feeling surprised. She only smiles happily and smiles some more, pocking her nose into ARNAV'S chest and hugging him all the time.
There has been also a number of oil led lantern placed right behind the wedding posts, that is covered with soft white chiffons and laces.
On the side table there lies many, many , many…again..many chocolates, sweets, fruits, juices and soft drinks.
And with all the glory and pompousness lies the most darling cake, KHUSHI has ever seen or haven't seen before. It is three layered. Chocolate, Vanilla and Red velvet. On top , fresh flowers have been used for decoration. The cake is all white with tiny pink flowers all over, ready to feel atleast a 100 people.
Beside the cake, there is also a small single CUP CAKE , with a small note, marked: "sugar free". And a coffee mug.
KHUSHI turns at ARNAVS voice. She and Payal runs towards ARNAV, who has been assisted by AKASH for setting up the internet camera connection from BANGKOK TO MELBOURNE. So that GARIMA JI AND BABUJI can see KHUSHI AND ARNAV getting re-married:
WHICH HAS BEEN EXPLANED AS A 6 MONTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SURPRISE GIFT, TO KHUSHI FROM ARNAV.
BOTH THE FAMILIES HAVE BEEN NOTFIED.
ARNAV PERSONALLY TOLD THEM THAT, THIS IS FOR BOTH FAMILIES , AS THEY MISSED THEIR WEDDIGN THE FIRST TIME.
So everyone is present.
In the other projector, ANJALI, NANI JI, MAMA JI, MAMI JI, JP, OP, HP, AND MANY MORE Ps , LAXMI JI AND LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, BUAJI is seating on sofas and impatiently waiting for the ceremony.
Khushi was feeling very shy to show up in the RED OFF SHOULDER gown. BUT NANI JI assured her that she looks divine and as CHOTEY wanted her in this dress, she should not change into another more modest. ANJALI and MAMIJI also agreed.
WHILE:
All these were taking place, ARNAV took 5 minutes break from KHUSHI AND MADE A CALL.
ARNAV:
MR IQBAL! How are you?
Hope everything is going according to plan .
Where is that SHIT?
Did he suspect anything?
Or ask any questions?
DID he reach his destination yet and did ANJALI DI, ask anything or get worried to see him leave?
MR IQBAL ( head of security for RAIZADAs)
Sir!
Do not worry.
I followed your instruction to the point.
He did not have a single doubt or any question.
He left
And he seemed to be very happy to leave.
He also were good with your sister.
She came to the airport to see him off.
So it is all going according to our plan.
Sir!
Do not worry about anything.
Our men are keeping an eye on him, even in his location.
His phone has been tracked and credit card records are in my hands.
You enjoy your stay and I have noted that you took -------……(dash)…..-------- ."
Khushi and Payal comes running to talk to their father and mother as soon as ARNAV calls them after setting the camera.
Babuji seems to recover very quickly with the therapy
He said his first word.
And he seems impatient. He seems to be trying to say something else, looking at KHUSHI and ARNAV.
He utters his next word…..
S..H…Y…….A……
But
The reception get s a bit blurred.
AFTER A WHILE……………………
"YOU MAY NOW KISS THE BRIDE"
ARNAV faces KHUSHI.
A tear runs from his eye.
And many more from her.
He comes closer and takes her hand in his both.
Inches closer and pulls her chin up.
Naniji, Anjali, Buaji, Mamiji, GArima Ji, Payal and Lavanya ( who delayed their honey moon and flew here, only to attend the wedding) stars to tear up and makes the scene more auspicious.
Arnav closes in and tucks her head towards him.
He lays a very soft, simple, yet adoring kiss on her forehead.
KHUSHI shakes up and breaks into a promising cry.
She holds him down with both hands, hugs his shoulders and drowns her face into his chest.
ARNAV holds her tight with all the CARE IN THE WORLD.
The couple now smiles…………( well eventually)
All the peoples present in the beach and over the internet, shower them with laughter, blessings, love and content.
ANJALI:
CHOTEY! I cannot believe you turned out to be so so romantic. ( sob sob)
I am extremely happy.
Khushi JI has brought happiness and laughter back into your life.
I am very happy that you thought so much about us and planned this entire surprise for the both families.
Now we have finally seen you two get married.
It is ok that is it a civil ceremony, done by law.
Now even document wise, Khushi ji is your partner.
You did well.
I am very proud of you, that you cared so much.
If mom and dad were present, they would have been very proud of you too.
CHOTEY! Thanks.
I am very happy.
You gave me the best gift.
( smile…sobs…more sobs..then……. smile)
NANI JI, MAMA JI, MAMI JI AND BUAJI:
All give their heartiest blessings to the new or un-new couple.
LATER……………
ARNAV:
Khushi!
Now this was the last occurrence for the night
NUMBER # 6.
All done.
Ok?
No more for tonight."
Khushi curves one of her brows at his smiling smirk.
"hmm!"
Relly?
Why do I get a feeling that you are not 100% true about it.
ARNAV JI!
You did so much.
The planning is completely full proof.
When did you plan all these? Perfect to the tiniest details.
I am so stunned that I have no words.
How did you do it?"
Arnav comes closer and shuts her off with an open mouth kiss on her lips.
He holds her close into his arms and makes the kiss longer.
Deeper
Wilder.
He tangles his hands on her back.
Hold her to the point to almost breathless.
"A…hem!
A…..hem!
Bhai!..umm.
We are actually still here..
Umm..do you want to wait for a few second so we can leave you two alone?"
Akash is smirking at ARNAV'S side.
KHUSHI jumps up at the voice and starts to straighten herself up.
All flustered and red with shock and shyness.
ARNAV throws a burnt look at AKASH for spoiling the moment.
He then smiling turns towards Khushi and pulls her close once again.
Turns her towards the sea and holds her with both arms from the back in front of everyone
He tucks her deep into his chest.
Her head rests on his top.
Hair on his face.
He slips in a small kiss on her back of the neck trailing down to her ears.
As she was about to break free, because of the cooing and coughing of the guests, ARNAV pulls her back with heightened spirit of claim.
He tugs her more onto him and plasters her on his chest from the back.
The hands folded on her stomach .
His head resting on her shoulder.
Lips on her hair.
Deep in her ears, He utters:
"JAAN !
LOOK!"
