ARSHI TS - Somethings Are Forever

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Posted: 11 years ago

ARSHI TS - SOMETHINGS ARE FOREVER

"Through the dark nights and sunny days,

You never let me fail,

When times went hard

You stood there as a rock solid wall,

Being there when no one else was,

You are and always be the one who will rule my heart"

(SOURCE : ME😳)

She stood there in the doorway arms crossed leaning her head on the sliding door as she watched her husband totally engrossed in gardening.Has it really been such a long time,40 years to be exact she wondered to herself.How far have they come,a lifetime spent together and still it felt like it was yesterday when she has fallen in his arms that fateful night.

Knowingly or not since then it has been only him who has ruled her every thought and even after so many years it still remained the same.A cold breeze flew and Khushi wrapped the shawl tighter around her.The sweet sound of birds chirping in the sky,she reveled in the calmness and the serenity of the surroundings.In the arms of nature was their home sitiuated in the heart of Ooty where they now lived.

An incoherent conversation that has taken place years ago among them and others where they all casually talked about how they all wished to live their life in after years and she as always in her own has gone ahead about living somewhere away from the constant hustle and bustle of the big city,something she has herself forgotten in being occupied with the responsibilities of life.

Though the gleam and excitement in her eyes and the ardent desire haven't escaped her husband's notice who has given her one of the biggest surprises by bringing her here one day unknown to anyone and she has been welcomed by the sight of their house.

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She still vividly remembered the first time she has been here.Awestruck as she has been it has only after Arnavji has literally pinched her that she has realised it was indeed a reality. She has squealed when she has spotted the poolside and the garden that was now blooming with his tender care.

The home couldn't have been more perfect as he has gotten it built according to her choice and taste because he knew her better than she has known herself.He has left the interiors to her which she has so enthusiastically done.Comforting at its best she has fusioned the decors with the modernity and classic touch.Their home couldn't have turned more beautiful than it has.

It has been initially difficult staying away but everyone has been supportive of their decision and with each of them happily settled in their respective lives and amidst visiting them every now and then and their long calls everyday the change has been both welcoming and blissful.

She and Arnavji would go for morning and evening walks holding hands as they strolled,he would do his gardening and she would engage herself in knitting.Sitting in the loungers they would read books and watch old hindi movies,something even he has come to enjoy over the years living with her.

Food was one thing she still insisted on preparing herself with some help from the household workers and somedays they would cook together an ordeal that has started since he has made jalebis to pacify her the first time.

A lot has changed over the years and a lot has remained the same like her habit of humming songs and his anger at her careless attitude towards herself but being Mrs Raizada she exactly knew how to answer him.Whenever things got overboard she would simply state that when he was there why did she need to take care of herself leaving him appalled.

"If you are done with your drooling session,Can I turn Mrs Raizada?".

His voice reached her ears breaking her train of thoughts.He turned around smirking at her,kept his tools aside and stared walking towards her.

"He has to looks this good in the morning itself".Khushi muttered to herself but not wanting to give him the pleasure of getting her caught on spot,she countered her defence by questioning him back.

"Have you taken your medicines?".

"I am not a child that you keep asking me this question every single day".He answered mocking irritation.

"That's true you are worse than a child".Came the immediate answer.

He looked down for a second and smiled sheepishly making Khushi shake her head and at him for again forgetting it. Getting his medicines and a glass of water she forwarded it to him but Arnav raised both his hands up for her to see them filled with mud.

Knowing his intention very well she fed him his medicine and then wiped his lips with her dupatta.They stood there,their heart in their eyes as time ceased to stop once again for them.She would ask him the question every single day and was rewarded with the same response only to be followed with the same action.

Arnav took a step ahead to embrace her but she stepped back gesturing to herself that she was all ready and he still needed to do that lest he gets late and their family arrived sooner.

The house was soon filled with noise and laughter roaring around with their entire family ensemble together to celebrate the 40^th marriage anniversary of the couple who has become synonymous to epitiome of true love for them.

Arnav and Khushi were thoughly hugged,kissed and were graced with presents one after the other.After initial and with no one being in the mood to eat ,they all settled in the living room.Not having a clue of what they all were upto Arnav and Khushi quietly took the center seat to which they were escorted and sat back waiting for the suspense to unfold.

The lights were dimmed and everyone seated themselves with elders on the sofa and the youngsters on the cushioned rugs they have spread on the floor.Seeing them setting the DVD player,they realised that they all have decided to watch the video recordings.This has always been their family's favourite indulgence and since it was their anniversary,they were sure to watch it today again.

Knowing it was going to take a long time,Arnav asked his son to get the footrest from his room and placed it in front of Khushi.He made her rest her feet on it and was about to lav back on his seat when she stopped him and placed pillows mindful of his back pain.

Everyone accustomed to seeing them this way,being concerned about other first was nothing new to them but one person watch amused and perplexed watching the scene as this was the first time he was witnessing something like this.

It was their grandson's best friend Arjun who has come with him on the tour of India from USA for primarily two reasons one to tour India and second to meet the couple whose stories and tales his friend always gushed about.

The screen started rolling as the images flashed in front of them Arnav and Khushi knew why they all have were so excited.With their love story being the most talked about topic in their family,it wasn't a surprise that they all have chosen to watch their videos today.

The screen started rolling and they felt like they were transported back to the night of Aakash and Payal's sangeet ceremony.Their bet,the bantering,the merciless teasing and then the moment when everything else has faded around them,the moment when they have unknowingly crossed a big threshold in their relationship.

In the looming darkness while their dance played on screen,they turned towards each other at the same time.Seeing the same intensity in his eyes as he held her hand in his own,Khushi could still feel her heart racing, the dhak-dhak making her scoot closer to him.

Arjun turned his direction towards the couple whose dance he has just finished watching.Noone who saw their dance could say that this had come up as a spur of the moment thing as he has been told by his friend.Even proffesionals fail to bring out the intensity and passion that has been in their performance.Unable to hide his curiosity anymore submitting all his courage and turned to the man in question.

"Mr Raizada,if you don't mind can I ask you something?".

"Sure,go ahead".Arnav answered in the nonchalant way he was with any new person.

"Did you really deliberately lose that day?.I am studying business and you are a role model and I have heard a lot about your love story ,but after what I have read about you and heard from people and seeing how successful you have been,its hard to believe that you would lose on your own".

"Its our love story to start at first".Arnav spoke bringing Khushi's hand to his lips and continued.

"And I am only answering this question because you are my grandson's friend and today is a very special day otherwise I wouldn't have.You are absolutely right when you say that when it comes to my work I strictly mean business.But its Khushi and when that day I saw her standing there all aloof and almost in tears,I couldn't stand there quietly and do nothing,I have known it then and I knew it now,when it comes to her I don't mind losing every single day".

His answer left him and everyone else present stunned and speechless while Khushi wiped the tear that has started to spill from her eyes as it was only her who could realise the depth behind his words.And Arjun could only gape feeling words leave him completely and realised why people said that when ASR talked all you do was listen.

The next Cd that was on was from the day they have formally got engaged which has been shot by Nk.Khushi watched mesmerised feeling her heart swell with love for the man sitting besides her as the memories hit her as in rush of wave remembering the way how he has gone through all the rituals not only on their wedding but the innumerous ones that have followed in all these years only for her happiness and beliefs.

She absentmindedly grazed his engagement ring that he still wore and Arnav immediately put his arm around her and touched the pendant that adored her neck now,reminding her to not get upset about it.His mind flewing back to the day when Khushi has to remove her ring because her fingers has started getting swollen and doctor has advised her to remove it.

She has been so adamant on her decision and has stopped talking to him because he has sided the doctor in it taking in view of her comfort.It has taken repeated convincing and a discussion that went for hours with the jewellery designer,the end result of which was the pendant that had their initials of their name engraved together.It was only after she has seen it that she has responded back to him and has agreed to remove her ring.

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Khushi put her head on his shoulders as they continued watching reliving the memories and reminscing their journey.Their sangeet ceremony was being played now and while he caught the scene of Nk and Mamiji depicting their love story,he felt as if it was yesterday they were sitting like this when Khushi has whispered those words to him.

"Aaj se 20.30.40 saal baad jab hum baaloin ke saath yeh video dekhengey,to hum zaroor kahengey,wah who bhi kya din the.Aur hum jaante hai ki yeh sab dekhkar aap ek aur cheez zaroor kahengey What the".

Well she has been almost right he mused to himself.Together they have made for themselves.From being strangers to becoming the reason of each other's existence,from seeing their children open their eyes in the world to now being grandparents,they have been through everything together.

Khushi nudged him to reavvert his attention to the screen,his eyes opened wide as he saw himself dancing the way he has when he has proposed to Khushi that night and an involuntary "WHAT THE" escaped his mouth.

True,over the years he and Khushi has danced many times but they have always danced together.Him dancing solo like he had that day was something that happened once and only for the woman who was now giggling like a small child making everyone turn their attention to them.

She shrugged it off as something silly she remembred.Khushi spoke only for his ears."Kaha tha naa humne us din yeh sab dekhar aap What The zaroor bolengey".(I told you that you will definitely say What The).

"Kaha toh tumne yeh bhi tha ki tumhare haath mein laathi hogi par naa who hai aur naa mere saare daant girey hai".(You have even said that after all these years you would be holding a stick but that hasn't happened and neither has all my teeth fallen).He spoke wanting to rile her up.

"Jab aap hamare saath hai toh humein kisi aur cheez ki sahare ki kya zarorat"(When you are with me,why would I need anything else for support).She answered with utmost sincerity.

Only she was the one who could turn it back on him.There she goes again unarming him completely with her words.He squeezed her hand in response and then looked back at screen which by now was showcasing their wedding ceremony.Though in her heart she has been his from that night at the temple but going through all the rituals has only soldered their bond more eminently.

Eager to serve everyone the dish she has specially prepared,Khushi stood up in one swift motion completely forgetting that she has been forbidden to do causing a sharp pain to shoot in her knees.Holding her Arnav held her by elbow instinctively steadying her position and made her again.

"Kya karne ki koshish kar rahi thi tum"(What were you trying to do?).Arnav growled.He rubbed her knee continuously waiting for the pain to pass until he saw her face relaxed.He heard her saying"Hum theek hai"(I am fine). giving peace to his worries and he sighed with relief.In all these years so much has changed but this one thing remained same,she was as clumsy as ever.

When it was the time to cut the cake Khushi was shocked to see only one as in the past there have always been two cakes one with sugar and other sugarfree,her daughter sulkingly told her that even after a lot of efforts they weren't able to get the sugarfree cake he liked.Seeing the downcast face Arnav pulled her daughter in a hug telling her it doesn't matter.

When they closed their eyes for making a wish they wished for only one thing along with the wellbeing of their family and it was to be together in life and death.They fed each other and then Khushi politely denied eating any more citing that if he cant eat then she couldn't either and Arnav didn't said anything because he knew she wouldn't budge.

Not wanting to make anyone feel bad she and Arnav themselves fed cake to everyone.Being together after such a long time no one was in a mood to sleep but Arnav and Khushi retired themselves for the night.Curiosity intriguing them, the kids couldn't help but ask if it was another of their escapades they have been witness to over the time.

"Kuch baatoin ko raaz hi rehna dena chahiye".(Something should remain a secret).He said smirking.

"Okay but before you go,you have to answer something and I want the answer from you dadu, not dadi.What is love?".Spoke their granddaughter passing a mischievous look to everyone giving away that they were all party to it.

"And can I ask why is that?".asked Khushi curiously.

"Because if you would answer it then whole night would fall less".Her granddaughter answered winking at Arnav making everyone laugh aloud.

She feigned annoyance but it was true if she did start talking about love then it would start with one word Arnavji and then there would be no stopping her as she could go on talking about him without even taking a break.

"Love to me is Khushi."Arnav answered putting an arm around her.But as he took in still eager glances of everyone,he realised they wanted him to add something more.

"True love is far away from any worldly gain or loss,It doesn't happen after thinking and analysing and nor its depth can be in measured.It is what makes you smile even in the worst of times,the strength that pushes you forward,the source of light when darkness surrounds and the name that is echoed by your every hearbeat".

No eye was dry hearing his words as they watched them with complete adoration as they climbed up the stairs holding and supporting each other.

Once in the vicinity of their room as Arnav closed the door behind them and turned,Khushi didn't even give him a chance to breath as she complaint.

"Aapne humein ab tak wish nahi kiya".(You haven't wished me till now).

"Jaise ki tumne mujhe wish kiya".(As if you wished me).He said retorting.

"Pehle aapko karna chahiye tha".(You ought to have wished me first).Khushi spoke as matter of fact.

"From where did this come from?".He asked incredously.

"I just made a new deal".Khushi answered grinning.

"A deal is not formalised until both the party agrees and now come I have something to show you".He said and then taking her hand he led her to their backyard and then towards the special corner he has created specially for her.

Her eyes widened as she took in the sight before her.In front of her was a small valley of red roses that has just started to bloom.

"Yeh sab aapne kab,mera matlab hai kaise,aap hi to keh rahe the naa ki yahan gulab ka phool khilna mushkil hai".(How did you manged to do all this,I mean you only told me that it was difficult to grow roses here).Khushi blabbered finding it hard to form words knowing how hard it must have been to grow them but he has done it because she loved them.

"Every effort is worth it as long as you smile like that".He answered truthfully and then looked at her with anticipation filled eyes having no qualms in accepting that she was and will remain the only person from whom he expects to do something for him.And he wasn't disappointed as Khushi told him.

"Ab aapki baari,aankhein band kijiye".(Now your turn,close your eyes).

He smiled at her child like excitement that was still the same and closed his eyes dutifully.She stepped closer bringing her around him and then took a step back patting him to open his eyes.He opened his eyes to find nothing in front of him.

Khushi actioned towards his shoulders and it was then was then he noticed the sweater draped around his shoulders.Picking in it his hands he swept his hand across it feeling her love in the every thread woven together.

Wearing it at the very instant he wasn't surprised a bit that it fitted perfectly and was black in color He didn't needed to look in the mirror to know how it looked as he could see his reflection in her eyes.

Kissing her forehead tenderly he whispered."Happy Anniversary Khushi".

"Aapko bhi".(Same to you).She spoke embracing him.They made their way towards the patio making themselves comfortable at the swing in the far corner they sat there gazing at the stars glittering bright in the sky cocooned by the blanket of their love.

Feeling a slight guilt at being privy to the moment that was theirs alongside feeling a sudden warmth inside him at being able to witness something so pure.he passed a last look at the couple who weren't even aware that their love has even been made him believe today that may be soulmates did existed in the world and actually one could be blessed with a love that stays for forever and beyond.

I don't know whether I was missed or not but I really missed being here.Thank You so much for all the wishes,My exams are finally over.

Hope you all liked this two shot,took a lot of trial and error before the final result.

Leave in your precious thoughts if you liked it.

Regards

Ankita!!!!

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chavvi16

@chavvi16

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Posted: 11 years ago

wow dear
so many years down the line and their love is the one thing that still shines
so they were in ooty
he took her there
bless some things can never change between them
their care affection and love for one another
welcome back again
and what a come back if i say so myself dear
portrayed the couple beautifully
cheers for pm

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RizArshi

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Posted: 11 years ago

The starting lines are beautiful. I always knew you are a fabulous poet 😳

Time changed, place changed, but their love remained the same. They grew old together, raised children of their own together, but their care for each other remained the same. A scene envisioned some 40 years back, became the reality, but the joy they felt reliving the past still remained the same. The heart still raced at a faster pace and Dhak Dhak still stayed with them. Her tears bothered him then and they bothered him now. He lost that day for her and he is ready to lose any day even now for her and only her. His What The never changed. Khushi didn't need anything else besides Arnav then, she doesn't need anything or anyone else besides him now. His protectiveness, his possessiveness all remained the same. He remained his laad governor self and she her ever clumsy self. Even after 40 years their pointless bickering didn't change. His efforts to make her smile never changed. Their need to give priority to the other one's happiness never changed. Above all, their wish to be together in life and death never changed. Arnav and Khushi never changed, their love never changed. Somethings are truly forever.

I've told you before, I am telling you now, It is beyond beautiful. Its heart touching. The small details in this TS make it special. An amazing piece. With due respect to all the wonderful writers I still haven't read any story on Arshi based on the future more beautiful. One of your best ones so far.

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kaira101

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Posted: 11 years ago

Lovely two shot
Amazing and cute
Loved it
Thanx for the pm

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javeria

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Posted: 11 years ago

Superb

So any years have passed but Arnav and Khushi love is still the same n increasing with the intensity as it was started when Khushi fell in Arnav's arms and got into his heart through his dark eyes.

Lovely TS.