A PROMISE : PART 9 complete - Page 21

Location:

Khushi's room.

Time: 1. 30 at night.

( A few minutes Arnav came to her room, topping the wall and from the window as usual. He was upset, sad and alone. Tonight, Anjali faced a huge loss. Her baby was aborted and Arnav fells that all of it his fault and was his responsibility. Anjali and Arnav went into a bad fight in the hospital, Anjali blamed it all on Khushi. Khushi had to run away from the hospital , not able to bear anymore. Dadi , Shyam all blamed Khushi for everything and Anjali proved their point right. Arnav tried to keep her back, but failed.

He called million of times but Khushi did not pick up the phone. Unable to reach her, he came to console and to clear the air. )

Arnav: why did you come back like this? Are you kidding me? What were you thinking? And how dare you not pick my phone? This is the last time and the first I am telling you this. YOU ARE MINE. I don't care if the world tears up, the sun shatters, you are mine and mine only. Nothing and no one can make up separated alright? In the coming days lot of stuff and opinions will come flying towards up. I do not want you to be upset like that. What you did in the hospital was bad. I love you and I need you to be with me. Always. Am I clear on that? Anjali Di can say whatever she wants. I love her too and will do everything in my power to save her and to shelter her. But she needs to figure something out on her own too. Shyam is playing again. He has his plans in place and dadi seems to back him up. I will make sure that they do not hurt Di again.

But you need to be by my side. To make me weak the easiest way is to hurt Di and then hurt you. Shaym hurt her bad and now he will give his all to hurt you and make you believe that you are the root cause of all the confusion. What were you thinking Khushi? I saw the gleam of happiness, triumph in his eyes, when he saw you running away? I know it hurts. It hurts bad. It hurts me too. But you cannot let them win, let them walk all over on you, take advantage of you. Dadi will hurt you in a blink of an eye. Remember she only cares about her truth, her principals and what she thinks is right.

I am getting a feel that Shyam has his hand son dadi too . He planned it well and playing his cards right. Nani and rest of the family will be I more confusion tomorrow morning. They will make you suffer. All of them, cause dadi will make sure, someone takes the blame. I am her grandson, , so no matter what I do, she will overlook. But you will not be spared.

Khushi, my dear, please , I need you to be strong. Just ignore every thing ok? Just ignore. I am with you. I love you and I need you more than I need anyone, anything and everything. So that should be enough for you. Right?

Please talk to me. You cannot shut yourself in the bathroom and close the door. Its not right. Please Khushi, I can hear you cry. Let me in. come out please. Enough Khushi. I can slam and break this stupid door nay moment. You know buaji and aunty will not utter a word. They are all wake and can hear me speak. I know they are. But they also know I am right and you need to face me. Please Khushi, come out.

I am going to count to 3 and then I am breaking this .

1.

2.

3.

The door still stays where it is. The lock is steady and Arnav pushes the door.

Nothing moves, the crying stopped. But yet, nothings moving.

He knocks and waits.

Khushi, this is crazy. Please open the door. Uncle can hear us too. It is almost 2 in the morning and I need to see you, that you are ok. You are getting us all worried. Please open the door.

Khushi?

I am coming in'..

( The door clicks. And the lock opens.

She steps out.

In a white kameez, a white dupatta and white salwars. The pale skin is lifeless. Something is not right. Her eyes are telling it all.)

Khushi: I want you to go away. I have had enough. I did all I can. And now you need to see that your family is protected. I cannot deal with it anymore. Every time I try to console, I try to make sure di is well or di is not hurt, it all breaks down on me. I cannot take it anymore. The way that man accused me today, the way dadi accused me. And the look on Di's face. I really think I do not belong her. I am unwanted.

How long will you fight with you own family? They are your family and you love them a lot. Di will always come first and she will always hate me.

Arnav: no one hater you. Di just went through a lot and Shyam planted seeds in her mind. She will say whatever he will make her say.

Khushi: Arnav ji! I love you. But love does not seem to be enough. You were in confusion. When Di were shouting and crying, I saw the look in your face. The same look that night I saw when you accused me of all bad that happened in your life. You said that meeting me was the worst thing that could take part in your life. You have the thing inside you. Confusion, rage and betrayal. I am tired of defending myself. I am tired of proving me right. Please. Go away. Enough has been done and said. I cannot bear anymore.

I need to lie down.

Arnav: are you f*** kidding me? Have you lost it? I never had any doubt on you. Di accused you of giving her medicines that night, and Shyam said, you switched the medication. I was just perplexed at that point. Payal also gave her medicines. They all are accusing you and payal. Please Khushi, just forget all these. I trust you and that is what matters.

Khushi: we are not right for you. Mamai ji always accuses me and jiji. And no one says a word. What is our mistake? We are poor and helpless? Is that it?

Arnav: SHUT UP! OK? Shut the hell up. You are acting crazy. You are worth it and worth it all.

Khushi: Arnav Ji! I got a call form mami ji, I also got a letter copy , a picture in my phone. Dadi accused me aswell that I am gold digger.

Arnav: what are you talking of?

Khushi: when you were talking to the doctor, Shyam texted in my phone, I did not know it was him but when I saw the picture, he was looking at me and dadi told me that is this true? She has a photocopy in her hands too. It was copy of a document that this house, I mean buaji's house belongs to me. Why did you do this Arnav ji? When did I want anything form you? You bought the place and made it in my name? when and why? Why did you not tell me anything. Amidst of all that went down today, mamiji called and told buaji that we are taking money from you and I have made my magic work and made the property in my name.

Arnavji! Please go away. Leave me for some time. I need to think.

Arnav: I bought it so, you guys don't have to bear the burden of rent and all. I can afford this much and why will he bring this up? How does he know?

Khushi: I don't know. And now I really do not care. You should have not done this.

Arnav: Khushi, look at me. Look at me please.

( He hugs her tight and makes her look.)

Arnav: I love you and that what should matter. Yes I bought the house, so what? Khushi, you need to believe that we are inseparable. That's it. Ok?

Khushi: let me go. Please. I am extremely confused. I don't know what to think, what to believe.

Arnav holds her face in both hands and turns her towards him.

Arnav: I love you and look into my eyes, what do you see? Am I lying? Will I ever hurt you? I promised you that I will take care of you . I promised that I will take care of your family too. Nothing will come between us. If I say something out of my anger, you should ask if I meant it or not. I am not perfect, Jaan. But I am trying to be perfect for you. These small misunderstandings, this confusion, if you give in, they will take advantage of these. Trust me, they will. Buy you need to rely on me with your eyes closed. I am here and I will be here for you, forever. I know I don't say these much, but I never, ever will let you down. Ever! Trust me on this. Ok? Just don't care what anybody say or do. Di is also not in her sane mind. The loss will leave a mark on her and the way Shyam is picturing you, she will never be 100 % ok with you being my wife. But I love you and I am yours ok? Look at me baby, I love you. And we will be ok. You need to trust me on everything.

Tomorrow and the next coming weeks will be brutal. We will face much worse. All mud will be dug and filth will be spilled on both of us. But I want you to be head strong. You won't judge yourself. Ok? You will not think you are not worthy.

( he rubs her temples and wipes away a tear)

No crying. Enough with the rona dhona.

We have a wedding to plan for. Right? And I don't want me bride to be puffy eyes. Khushi, I can face the world if you are with me. We will win everyone back. Trust, me. It might take time . But we know we are meant to be and we will make it work. Ok?

( Khushi finally looks at him with another tear filled eye and smiles softly.)

Arnav: Now, that's what I was looking for.

I promise you. I will be make it right.