NEW ARSHI SS: ENTRAPMENT - Sneak Peak of Pt 12 Pg 141 (02/01) - Page 28

Part 6

Anjali left from there and Arnav entered inside and closed the door. Khushi saw him once and then stepped to leave only to find him holding her hand and making her face him again.

Arnav: Khushi kal raat ke liye I am sorry.

Her eyes met his reading what he wanted to convey her by this sorry?

Khushi: Iss Sorry se kya yeh Sindoor mit jaayega jo aap ne humaari maang me bhara hai? (Will you sorry erase the Sindoor too which you applied on my Partition?)

Arnav: Maine wohi kiya jo mujhe theek laga. (I did what I felt is right)

Khushi: Then I don't need your sorry.

She moved her hand off his grip and walked inside the washroom.

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Anjali: Nani. This is really a good thought. Khushiji we all want to eat something which you cook.

One year old Anshu crawled towards Khushi to go In her arms. Anshu was Anjali's only Son. Khushi took him in his arms and kissed his hand.

Anjali: Even Anshu wants his Maami to cook for him.

Khushi: What will Anshu eat??

Anshu: Mmmummm.

Seeing the child's innocence she took the baby close to her heart and kissed his head. Anjali and Nani were only watching her. How easily she could impress Anshu who never went in anyone's arms like that. Not even Arnav's.

Anjali: So What are you cooking Khushiji?

Khushiji: Whatever you all like Anjaliji

Nani: No. Khushi bitiya will make what I like today.

Anjali: Which means Kheer.

Khushi: Sure. I wil start.

She handed Anshu back to Anjali and went to the Kitchen to start making the Kheer. She had no idea how long will she behave like a Bahu of this house. But she knew one thing that it was impossible to run away from here.

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Next Day

Khushi was been called in Nani's room again and this time with Arnav. She had no idea why they were called but she went inside and found Arnav already sitting with Nani and Anjali there waiting for her to come. He smiled at her but she seemed unaffected.

Khushi: Naniji you called me?

Nani: Yes Bitiya. Come here.

Arnav moved aside to give some space for Khushi to be close to Nani. As Khushi came there, Nani removed a bunch of keys and extended towards her.

Nani: These are your responsibilities now.

Khushi moved back hesitating.
Anjali: Yes Khushiji. You don't have to think much. Nani wanted to give this to you after you made the Kheer. You being the Bahu of this house these keys now are your responsibility.

Khushi: No Anjaliji. I. I cant take them. It belongs to Arnavji's mother.

Nani: But now that a next generation Bahu has entered this house, its no more her duty to handle them. So take it.

Nani forcefully made Khushi take the keys while Arnav only kept glancing at her.

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Khushi: Chodiya hume.

She tried taking off Anshu's arms from her earings which he had held firm in his grip while coming inside the room. Arnav who had just returned from the Office was surprised hearing that from Khushi. This Phrase was exclusively meant only for him but this time who else had caught hold of her which made her say that? He turned and saw her holding Anshu in her arms and then realized what was happening.

Khushi: Anshu beta, humme dard ho raha hai. Chodiye

Arnav smirked and came towards her for help. He tried to get Anshu's arms off her ears but seemed she didn't wanted this help from him. She moved back.

Khushi: Hum kar lenge.

Arnav: How Khushi? He won't realize your pain. He is too young to understand this.

Khushi: Toh aap humaara dard samajhte hai? Humme nahi lagta. Warna aap humme yahan iss tarah qaid mein nahi rakhte. (So you realize my pain? I don't think so. Or else you would have never entrapped me in this house)

Arnav had no reply. Before she could move, he gently opened Anshu's palms making him leave her earings. He started crying softly as if he lost the touch of something precious. Khushi caressed the baby taking him to the bed and making him lay down. She started playing with him but he seemed unaffected.

Khushi: Now what should I do? He is not ready to be quiet. I hope Anjaliji finishes her talks soon with the Panditji.

Arnav: Panditji? What is he doing here?

Khushi: I don't know. They were discussing some dates.

Arnav: For?
Khushi: I said I don't know.

She picked Anshu in her arms and started pacing in the room patting his back gently. She was murmuring to herself on how difficult it is to handle kids like that. She was never much experienced in this job and it was the first time that she was with some Kid for such a long time. She kissed Anshu's head and continued putting him to sleep while Arnav just kept stealing her glances every minute. He was working on his laptop when he got a call from someone.

Arnav: Yes Commissioner. Is he arrested?

Khushi stopped and looked at him.She knew whom he was talking about. Her step father. For minutes she couldn't believe that this was happening. The man who gave her so much of torture all these years was actually behind the bars and it was only possible because of this man here who was her so called husband.

Arnav: Okay great. Make sure he is given the worst treatment there. I want him to realize what pain is.

He cut the call and continued working but she could not concentrate on anything till she gets some details on this. She came back to him and sat on the bed.

Khushi: Kya unhe sach mein arrest kar liya hai?

Arnav: You wish to meet him personally?

Khushi: Nahi.

The fear in her eyes and on her face clearly showed how much she hated that man for ruining her life. For making it miserable in every extent. She was lost in the memories of her past remembering everything she had to bear because of that man.

Khushi: I was hardly 10 when he first hit me with a Stick only because I wanted to play with my friends. Just like other children I wanted to be loved and cared. But all I got was his hatred. And then I realized, he wasn't my father. He had got me from somewhere. His intentions became more clearer when I grew up and heard him talking to some men saying, the day he will get some source of good money, he will sell me off. I was afraid. I tried few times to run away but as always fate was never with me.

Tears formed in her eyes and a drop even fell on Anshu who was asleep in her lap. Arnav could feel the pain she suffered so many years. He gently placed her hand on hers to assure her that she was free from that man now. She came out of her thoughts and gave him a sarcastic smile.

Khushi: Now I am free from him only to be webbed in your custody.
Arnav pressed her hand gently while she kept looking in his eyes.

Arnav: Khushi no one is ruling you here. You are free to do anything in this house. I just don't wish to lose you again. That's it.

Khushi: Again?

Arnav: Haan. Again.

Before he could continue what he meant by that statement, the servant came inside and informed them that Anjali was calling her down. She got up with Anshu only expecting him to continue this topic later. When she came down she found Mrs Raizada hugging her daughter and Naniji. Probably she just returned from Nainital.

Mrs Raizada: Anjali? You came alone? Where is Daamadji?

Anjali: Maa he had work. He will come to take me back next week.

Mrs Raizada: I see.

Her eyes caught the sight of Khushi who was coming down holding Anshu.

Mrs Raizada: You must have met your Bhabhi Khushi. How did you find her?

Anjali: She is really sweet Mumma. Just like what I wished for Chotte.

Mrs Raizada passed a wide grin to Khushi who came down and handed the sleeping baby back to Anjali.

Mrs Raizada: Bahu? Wont you touch my feet and take my blessings?

Khushi never cared this women but she faked a smile and leaned to take her blessings. That's when Mrs Raizada saw the bunch of keys hanging at her waist. She guessed what had happened in her absence. Her mother had given her the responsibility of the whole house. She blessed Khushi before Nani and Anjali and then asked her to come to her room as she had to talk to her something.

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Ashtha's Room

Mrs Raizada: I heard Chotte has arrested your Step father in Mumbai?

Khushi nodded and looked down.

Mrs Raizada: I don't understand why CHotte is favoring you so much. I would have never done that for you till you agreed to my terms here.

Khushi: Terms? Don't you think I am already doing that? You wanted me to fake being your Bahu before Naniji and I am doing it without any thought.

Mrs Raizada: That was only to get you in this house and make you stay with me. My real intention is something else Khushi. But I am sure, you will manage to do that as well. Because you really ACT well. A perfect Bahu, A perfect Bhabhi , A Perfect Wife and now I am going to make you a Perfect Daughter too.

She chuckled but Khushi didn't realize what it meant. Perfect Daughter?

Mrs Raizada: But that all has still some more time. First give me these keys back. They are mine.

Khushi: I will. But first I want to know what else you are planning to make me do.

Mrs Raizada didn't care for her words. She was going to snatch the keys which were hanging loose at Khushi's waist but Khushi stopped her hand and moved it away from her.

Mrs Raizada's anger was hit by this action of Khushi.

Mrs Raizada: I have got you in this house and only I will rule everything here. Give me those keys back.

Khushi: Not until you tell me whats your intention Mrs Raizada. I don't think you even care for your own mother's health much that you thought of getting me in this house as your Son's wife. There is something else you want me to do. What is it?

Mrs Raizada: My cat meowing me? Seems these 2 days have taught you enough to fight for yourself. You are wasting my time Khushi. Just give me the locker keys back.

Khushi: I told you Mrs Raizada, I won't give it till you open your mouth and tell me what is happening.

Mrs Raizada raised her hand to slap Khushi for this but for the first time her strength defeated her when that same daughter in law twisted her right arm to her back with the same intensity in anger earning a loud scream from Astha.

Mrs Raizada: Aahh. My Hand.

Khushi : I have never done this with anyone Mrs Raizada. Not even to my Step father who never thought before he hurted me. But I wont let you do this to me again. I am not your slave.

She left Astha's hand and made her turn .

Khushi: If you think I will take everything from you quietly and do what you want then you are dreaming Mrs Raizada. If I am staying in this house its only because your Son has trapped me here. The day I get a chance, I will escape from this house but before doing that I will let the family know what your intentions are. Stop being such a women who doesn't know to respect and feel for her own family. I don't know what you wish me to do but I will never do it until I think it is right.

Mrs Raizada's face was worth watching seeing this side of Khushi.

Khushi: And one more thing. I am not interested in these keys. Nor am I interested in your wealth. But now that I have got this responsibility from Naniji, I will ensure no one misuses it.

She left the room and Mrs Raizada was cursing herself for getting this girl here. She had never thought a girl who was ending her life by committing a suicide can have so much of strength left in her still.

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