Smitar's: Finding Khushi #7 Part 25(1) Pg125 (7/5) - Page 9

Here I keep stalking both the blog and IF and, half the time, there's no movement on either' then I decide to take a break, and bam, an update appears as if by magic! The wait is always worth it!

The very first visual ' very beautiful ' gives one an idea of the elegance of the surroundings and 'works of art' on display' The very air spoke of class, something she had never encountered before. Not even at AR Designs' that's a very tongue-in-cheek remark! Highly ironical that Khushi doesn't find class at the design house of the very person who constantly harped about it! It's a true feather in Khushi's cap to have captured the interest and won the respect of Anamika, without even trying' Anamika is known to be finicky about her clientele, and here she has chosen to take Khushi ' a nobody in the eyes of the Page 3 crowd ' under her wing! Lisa and others of her ilk would have given an arm and a leg to have been in her place, both with regard to Anamika and Arnav! Can't wait to see their reaction when Khushi bursts on them in all her glory' eat your hearts out, girls! A fitting punishment to all those stuck-up models and high society dames! I am sure Arnav would also be bowled over by his Khushi's innocent charms in those beautiful garments! The sight of his protective instincts coming to the fore, whenever he thinks of Anamika interacting with Khushi, is endearing' his sole aim in life is to ensure that no one hurts his Khushi!

Anamika saying, "He has to learn things the hard way. Only then will he learn to take care of himself." in part 20 made me wonder if she were related to Gaurav in any way, as they reminded me of words that a strict parent might use' glad to know my suspicions turned out to be correct! Gaurav's heartfelt apology shows that he's just a kid trying to find his way through the excesses of this glamour world' he seems to have quite a few fair weather friends, most probably because of who his mother is! By laughing with him, not at him, Khushi puts him at ease. Maybe interacting with her will teach Gaurav the value of real friends! I am just glad Arnav didn't plant him a facer thinking that he had disrespected Khushi in some way! "She will be safe here," Anamika said' she seems to be reassuring Arnav that he doesn't have to fear her hurting Khushi in any way' Anamika watching ASR with sharp eyes put the thought in my head that she, too, is protective of Khushi, and seems to be gauging whether his feelings for Khushi are real or just a show for the world's benefit.

That choice of saree and the colour combination is truly beautiful! It's Khushi's lack of pretence and genuineness of heart that wins her many friends among the discerning'no one is immune to her childlike enthusiasm and candor: what's in her heart is what's on her lips' such a refreshing change from the people hiding behind masks! The assistants' astonishment to Anamika's changed behaviour highlights the fact that Khushi brings out the best in others' they are encouraged to let their guards down and be as honest, open and non-judgemental as she.

Anamika hated to be touched. Only Gaurav touched her. No man, no woman was permitted to touch Anamika' The only man she trusted. These lines seemingly imply Anamika has a painful past, which might be one of the reasons why she's looking out for Khushi, even where Arnav is concerned! Or am I reading too much into it?