Smitar's: Finding Khushi #8 Part28(4) Pg 133(19/5) - Page 45

Originally posted by: rulama

Smita,😊

Here is the interpretation to Part 26.

Payal led Khushi out into the living room. Khushi was decked in a red and green lehenga and had lowered her head as befitting a bride. Arnav's eyes ran over her lissome figure that was looking all the more graceful in the soft cardinal red silk skirt and blouse with bead and Swarovski crystal work delicately embroidered on it. The dupatta was of tulle silk, in emerald green embroidered with beads and crystals at the borders in floral designs, and dotted with crystals and beads all over, making it twinkle like stars as she walked in. A maang tikka, necklace and bangles with red, white and green stones enhanced her beauty. She looked exquisite, resplendent in her finery and the shyness added to her allure. He swallowed hard and his eyes were glued to her drinking in her beauty unaware of his surroundings. Anjali cleared her throat and NK nudged him hiding their smile. NK whispered, control, Nannav, control, making Arnav blush. While the members of their family, Mami, Nani, Anjali, Akash, NK, Babuji, Amma, Payal and Buaji laughed at his plight, Khushi's cheeks turned into scarlet red.

Anjali limping towards Khushi threw her arm around Khushi before leading her to be seated between Nani and Buaji. Nani hugged and kissed her forehead, comforting her quivering nerves. She whispered, that she was so happy that Khushi Bitiyaa was marrying Chotey! She had been waiting since eons to see that day. Khushi smiled and gave her a tight hug. Anjali taking the initiative, asked all the elders whether to begin and got the consent with wide smiles on their faces. NK not leaving the rare chance to be able to tease Arnav without getting pounced upon, placing his arm around Arnav, asked Anjali to do it quickly as Nannav was in a haste to get married, making Arnav flush and the rest roar with laughter. Anjali whispered into Khushi's ears that somebody is very impatient. The incorrigible Mami chuckling along told Anjali, that it looks like Arnav Bitwa thinks that after Shagun the next ritual was Suhaag Raat. Her comment made Amma, Buaji, Nani and Anjali chortle and hide it behind their hands. Khushi's face vied with the cardinal red of her lehenga.

Applying a red tikka on Khushi's forehead, Anjali presented her with a beautifully wrapped packet and said, Welcome to our family, Khushiji. May you and Chotey be very happy together. Khushi gave a beautiful smile that showed her gratitude for the warmth and affection that was extended to her, making Anjali place a comforting kiss on her forehead. Mami hurried Anjali to give her shagun gift to Khushi. Placing a packet on Khushi's lap, she advised her that it was an imported make-up kit to be used wisely by her and make herself as beautiful as her Mami. With a smile Khushi agreed. Nani gifted her with a Benares saree wrapped in red and blessed her wholeheartedly with a satisfied smile. Akash and NK fought with each other to fill her lap with gifts and piled her arms with it till Khushi could hold no more. All laughed to see her struggling with the parcels and Anjali and Arnav helped to stack them on a nearby chair.

Then Nani, addressing her grandson, told him that as per their custom, bridegroom is not allowed to attend the shagun. Arnav did not know how to react but he knew that he would not go away just to abide that custom. Seeing his defiant look, Mami told her mother-in-law laughing out loudly, that if they had tried to stop their Arnav Bitwa from attending the shagun, he would have eloped with Khussi! That made all chuckle and Arnav and Khushi squirm with embarrassment. Buaji exclaimed in jest, that in the name of her diety Nandkisore, their bitiya was raised in a gentle manner, Manoramaji and she would never agree to a runaway marriage. Manorama continuing it in the same vein told her, that there was no necessity too agree, their Arnav Bitwa was capable of doing it under his own steam, he would carry her in his strong arms. All looked at Arnav's lean physique and hooted with laughter. NK mock pleaded his Nannav with a laugh, not to get ghoosa and he would soon get used to it!

The two families had a wonderful evening with the bride and the groom being the butt of their jokes. After the delicious dinner when the Raizadas got ready to depart, Arnav asked, Khushi's parents and Buaji, that he needed their permission to talk with Khushi. This evoked a plethora of reactions. The ladies giggled, Khushi blushed and Payal nudged Khushi. Buaji asked Arnav teasingly as to, why he needed to ask permission? He had been coming there to talk to Titliyaa so often, that she always forgot that he lived in Shantivan! This once again had all in stitches and Arnav taking Khushi by her arm gently tugged her to her room for some privacy. When he whispered, Khushi, he received a Hhmm? from her. Being on the receiving end of jokes all through the evening and seeing her beguiling beauty from far, the imp in him had risen to the fore. In an innocent tone he asked with twinkling eyes, what had the Munshiji said when she had sought his blessings. Khushi frowned and said, that he had blessed her and asked her not to be sad as she was getting married next week, Have a happy life blessed with many, many... She tailed off realizing quite late the trap she fell into. With his caramel eyes twinkling with mischief and delight at having trapped her he pressed on saying, many, many.. But Khushi, cross with herself for having not forseen what was really obvious said a defiant, nothing. But Arnav Scheming Raizada persisted and asked, many many nothing? Khushi relenting with a resigned look mumbled, many, many... children. Bringing his ear near her lips he said that he did not hear her, making Khushi whisper many, many children into his ears. Khushi skittered her gaze saying so. He cupped her face and whispered promising her that he would try hard to make Munshiji's blessing to be turned into reality. While Khushi looked into his twinkling eyes with suspicion, Arnav with a smile lowered his hard lips on her luscious, soft waiting ones.

This update is about happiness, intense happiness. The ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts and hence I am going to title it FELICITY.

When Khushi came out of her room dressed in finery that was befitting a bride, Arnav's happiness knew no bounds. His eyes were reluctant to leave this beauty who was going to grace his life. His preoccupation on Khushi became the point of ribbing by his family. They had loads of fun at this one foible of his. But he was willing to take it all in good spirit and he did so quietly. He had realized that it was part of being one close knit family. A person who had abhorred any sort of function and to being part of the fun and frolic, was now seen doing all that was against his belief on such matters, all because he realized the value of one chit of a girl, who had the temerity to question him without succumbing into his roar. She had roared back equally and had the tenacity to hold on to her ground. She had fed him with bitter truths, as well as led him to the light, when he was filled with darkness. Braving all the perils and thorns that he had thrown her way, she had agreed to marry by placing her complete trust in him after he had earned it. This had made him content and was looking forward to the blissful life ahead with her.

"If you want drama, settle for the one who will change your relationship status. If you want love, wait for the one who will change your life"

~ Steve Maraboli

The shagun ceremony too reflected the state of mind of the family members that was one of happiness. The members of the Raizada family welcomed her with open arms, while the Gupta family was all smiles to have another Raizada son-in-law. Even while giving the shagun gifts it was fun and gaiety that was predominating, but behind that was the relief in Raizadas' that their Chotey has met his match and one who will always be by his side, guide him when needed, but mostly shower him with love and affection that he sorely needed in his life. They were happy that he had found in Khushi the person he could trust, love and convey his feelings uninhibited. In the Guptas' it was the joy of finding a gem of a boy for their very own gem. Eventhough sanki in her ways, Khushi always held happiness of others before her own. She was a giving person and they were extremely joyous to find another giving person who put her happiness in the forefront. All their good natured ribbing were accepted as they were meant to be.

"The happiness of love is in action; its test is what one is willing to do for others"

~ Lew Wallace, Ben-Hur

Arnav's request to grant him permission to talk to Khushi gave way to titters and giggles making Khushi aglow with sunset hues. When Arnav asked Khushi what Munshiji had blessed her with, it was with a naughty twinkle in his eyes. When she repeated Munshiji's words, at the fag end she realized why that query was put in when he was present at that time. When she resisted to completing her sentence Arnav persisted and she gave in. It was a promise by him to make Munshiji's blessings to reality, making Khushi aware of his constant promise to keep her awake once they were married. It was the bliss he was very much looking forward to and he keeps on reminding her to expect, lest she forgets it by any chance. It was not a passing fancy, but he reminded her that by making Munshiji's blessings to reality it would be for their life together and he sealed his promise of happiness by homing in his lips on hers. It was a seal of happiness for lifetime. Forever.

"My soul feels reborn each time I see you; falling in love with you again and again"

~ Steve Maraboli

That's why it is FELICITY.

Dil yeh mera bas mein nahi,pehle kabhi aisa hota tha nahi,

tu hi bata ,iss dil ka mein ab kya karu?this song for ASR

Reshu loved this one also,and thanks for the pm.

I AM FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.😉