This is a HOLI treat,I know we all will be missing arshi and Ipkknd very badly today as today is holi and nomatter what i write nothing can fulfill the void,but i had really tried to write something that can atleast bring a smile on all your faces while reading then i will feel content because when i wrote i imagined it happening in front of me and hoping you all will feel the same .
ANGEL and KADU,you know what you both mean to me but i genuinely want to thank you both from the bottom of my heart for everything and this is my dedication to you both.
POSTING IT ONE GO
The RAIZADAS sat in ther living room after their Dinner together unwinding their day,each of them telling the family of how the day went off which was filled with NK's brilliant hindi,Mamijis make up tips to her daughter in laws and Anjali ,Naniji intervening whenever necessary and giving pearls of wisdom whenever required and with ASR's occasional what thes,the family chatted away contented with the peace that surrounded their house and the major reason was the woman woh sat in a corner with her Arnavji both enjoying another story of NK recent issue with his girlfriend.
This was the time of the day each of them look forward too and this idea of was the origination of none other than Khushi who was almost asleep,leaning her head on her husband's shoulder.She was really tired after doing preparations for the holi tomorrow,but it seems sleep would be going to be miles away from Khushi's eyes as she listened to the conversation that has taken an entire Different route now.
NK said in his every chirpy voice - "Di hum sab kal kitna enjoy karne waale hai naa,I mean colors,sweets,music ,dance and everything,u know Di I am too excited to celebrate it this year with you all,last year main yahaan nahi that so I couldn't celebrate naa".
"Haan NK bhai ,hum sab ne aapko bahut miss kiya tha aur aap yahan hote toh dekhte ki kaise chottey ne bhi holi kheli thi woh bhi itne saalon baad aur aap jaante hai naa uski wajah kya hai",(NK bhai we all really missed you last year and you should have been here you know last year chottey celebrated holi after so many hears and you know who is the reason behind it)said Anjali teasing as she winked at NK.
"What Nannav and Holi" ' exclaimed NK.
But before they could carry on with it Arnav snapped up and said.
"Di what is all this,where is the conversation going and don't you think you are bit exaggerating all this".
"Nahi Chottey hum aisa kuch bhi nahi kar rahe hai aur humein toh lagta hai tum khud hi bhool gaye ho ,ruko hum tumhe abhi yaad Dila dete hai"(I am not doing any sort of this thing and I assume you only have forgotten but wait ill remind you)saying so Anjali went to her room and quickly came up with the Cd she has recorded last year.
"NK bhai ,pichle saal aap yahan nahi the toh humne recording ki thi,acha hua naa ab aap bhi dekh sakenge pichle saal ki holi aur woh bhi jo jaankar bhi anjaan banne ka naatak kar rahe hai".(NK bhai ,last year you were not here so I Did the recording and its good as you can also see it with the people woh are acting unaware as if nothing of that sort happened).Anjali spoke with a child like excitement not wanting to leave the chance of teasing her brother.
As Arnav saw his Di excited just to show how he has been in last holi,her eagerness to show NK what all he has done ,he forgot about the teasing glances that he knew he will get from everyone.Seeing his as seeing his Di's genuine happiness on her face he was ready to get teased daily ,his Di has taken time but she has come out strong than he has expected and the major reason was the girl who was the reason his life was what it was today full of liveliness,happiness and love.
He caressed her face and then by laying her in a comfortable position sat back to see the recording,he knew she was tired running around the house doing all the arrangements of tomorrow and even after his hundred reminders his wife has decided to gave every possible errand her special touch.He thought of taking her to their room but he knew the moment his hold will lose on her she will wake up as they were so attuned to their presence.He stayed back waiting for it to end so he can take her up to their room.
But Arnav Singh Raizada was completely unaware that his wife was only pretending to be asleep,the moment she has heard about the mention of last year holi.Her sleep has vanished and was replaced by anxiety as the memories of last year started flooding in and thus she pretended to be asleep. so her husband couldn't read her like he always did.
She clearly remembered Arnav and her putting the colors first on each other,her forcing Arnav to drink the bhaang and he giving in to the every whim of hers,how they have danced with each other lost in some other world.It was her little secret because unknown to all,she has watched it many times as it was one of their most cherished memories.Their first Holi after marriage it was and as the Cd started playing,the similar feeling of something being amiss arose in her heart.Like she was berreft of something very beautiful and surreal that has happened,the feeling she felt everytime she watched it.
It was their soul connection and the synchronised beating of their hearbeats that the moment she opened her eyes to stole a glance at her husband's face she saw him wiping off a lone tear from his eyes.Thankfully no one has noticed it as everyones eyes were glued to the screens but she has and it only confirmed her doubts of something being amiss which her husband was aware of and she wasn't.But if her was ASR ,then she was Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada and tomorrow she will make her husband confess everything on his own.She vowed.
It was a beautiful morning with a pleasant weather and as always Khushi opened her eyes to see her husband staring at her,his eyes brimming with the love so deep that she could feel herself drown nto those molten caramel orbs.Blushing at his penterating gaze,she gestured him to leave her so she can get up but Arnav picked her up in his arms and let her down,making her stand in front of the mirror.
As khushi watched on curiously,he picked up a pinch of sindoor from (vermillion)and put up a small tikka on her forhead before kissing the same spot lovingly.Turning her around,he whispered"HAPPY HOLI KHUSHI".
Her eyes welled up as she went on her tip toes,hugging him tight and then touched his forehead with hers,coloring them both in their own color of love.transferring some of color of love.
They stood in each other embrace for sometime before heading up to get ready for the function,the entire neighbourhood and relatives were invited for the holi celebrations to the Raizada Mansion like every year.Khushi has a lot of work up her sleeves in which making her husband confess was the top priority.
She got ready and pulled out a white kurta pajama for him ,she grinned remembering how she has won a bet from ARNAV by not eating jalebis for 3 whole days only to let him agree to this.Though he has relented initially but have to given her to wishes like always.
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