#2 ArShi SS: Awaiting My Prince COMPLETED - Page 52

Aadijay and Advay Arman Malik

Ruhi Arman Malik

He asked as if Arnav was crazy. Ruhi was the 7 years old daughter of Arman and Riddhima and younger sister of 11 years twin boys AADIJAY and ADVAY. Though Aadhijay and Advay almost took Riddhima's life before they were born, they were blessing for the couple because they were very understanding and good boys.

Ruhi was the darling of everyone in Shantivan and Malik Villa because she was born lighting everyone's life after tragic death of Riddhima's father who was like a father figure for both Arman and Arnav. But this cute darling cute Ruhi was someone's bitter enemy.

Arnav: Ruhi? But you both fight always! And you say that she is your enemy!

Akansh: Uff oh papa! You and Amma only said that we should be good to everyone. And I spoke badly to Ruhi before we came here. She almost cried Papa. But that stub.. stubb..

Arnav: Stubborn?

Akansh: Yes. That girl won't cry in front of me. I know that. And she is coming to our Mahal for the first time na? I don't her to be upset.

Arnav: Trying to impress her my boy. Good!

He smiled proudly at Akansh who gave him a smirk that was very similar to him. Arnav chuckled and pulled him out and carried him to their room to get him ready. By the time he reached their room, Khushi was out with her saree and went to Lavanya's room.

Lavanya: So Khushi! Looks like 5 months ki badhaas nikal li aaj?

Riddhima(giggling): Nice timing Khushi! Night tak wait nahi kar sakte kya?

Kashish: Khushi! Uff yeh larki! Make this Anaya drink her milk yaar. Varna she will start fussing before dinner. She doesn't even listen to me!

Came a huffing Kashish carrying her angry Anaya who ran to Khushi as soon as she was let down.

Khushi: Anaya beta! Why are you troubling your Maa? Here drink this milk and go play with Ishita Didi, Ishaan Bhaiya and Aadi and Advay. Ok?

Anaya: Ok Bua! But will there be ice cream for me? Ishaan Bhaiyya will not let me have them.

Khushi: Little only ok?

Anaya: Ok!

Kashish: If I tell the same this brat never listens!

Arnav: Just like a woman understands another, a Kid understands another better. No wonder there!

Lavanya and Riddhima giggled as Khushi glared at a smirking Arnav. Kashish shook her head at this Ajab ghazab jodi!

Lavanya: Bhai! What are you doing here?

Arnav: I.. er.. came to ask where is Akansh's suit that I gave her last night.

Khushi(frowning): I kept his dress on the bed.

Arnav: But that is not the suit..

Khushi: Ek Laad Governor bas hai Hamare liye. Don't make my son one too. I kept him a Indo western sherwani suit. Make him wear that. And please move out and get ready yourself. Don't need to disturb me. Baad mein sab hamare sar pe daal denge Laad governor kahin ke. No need to say What the now!

Arnav who was about to say the same closed his mouth and glared at Khushi and went out before all the ladies came damage his dignity.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF AR & 14th ANNIVERSARY OF MR & MRS ASR! PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR THE MAN AND WOMAN THEMSELVES.

Arman announced and DJ played a slow welcome music as Arnav and Khushi descended the front staircase to the living room where everyone were gathered for the function.

Khushi was wearing a beautiful yet simple black and red saree with floral print that enlightened her curvy figure better. She still had the looks to make men go mad. Her hair was let open and she wore just one heart shaped pendant made of red murano glass hung around white pearls that was gifted by Arnav in Venice during their honeymoon when they visited the Palazzo where glass articles were made.

Arnav wore a jodhpuri style silk maroon black sherwani that made him look more manly and more matured and handsome. He still had the looks to make women faint. He had his hair gelled in a way showing his grey hair along his ear side and he wore nothing but a blue dial watch that was gifted by Khushi from Venice.

As they were on the fourth step, Khushi tripped and was about to fall when Arnav held her. Again the pair of Hazel brown eyes behind the frameless specs met another pair of chocolate brown eyes behind golden rimmed thin specs. Both held a twinkle of realization of what happened nearly 2 decades ago. Arnav steadied her as many clapped and younger ones whistled at their obvious romantic entry.

Arnav: Tum Thik ho?

Khushi: Hmm.

Her eyes held a smile as her hold on his arms tightened. He bent down and gave a peck on her forehead. That's when Akansh wearing his simple black sherwani came running to them with a rose and wished them with a peck on cheek each. Kashish came to them and handed them Akangsha who was beautifully dressed in her yellow baby frock.

Akansh Arnav Singh Raizada!

After having their time with kids, Khushi gave Akangsha to Bani and then both were on the makeshift stage that was placed there on the living room. Khushi took the mic from Arman while Riddhima gave ARnav one.

Khushi: For nearly 15 years you all have supported us and helped AR grow so much. And also thanks for all your wishes which got us together. Lavanya, my best friend and Akash her husband, I would like to thank them specially.

Akash and Lavnya frowned as their younger ones Ishaan and Ishita cheered their Chachu and Chachi.

Ishaan and Ishita Akash Walia

Arnav: If not for their marriage cocktail party 16 years ago, we would not have met. So Thanks bro and Lavanya off course.

Lavanya: Cheating.. Cheating. You never mentioned this before. You both owe us!

Khushi: Oye dramaqueen. This was why we never said anything! Socha 15 saal beeth gaye. Aap badal gaye honge. But no! Aap vahi nautankibaaz tehre!

Akash: Somethings never change Khushi!

Bani: Don't you complain about my daughter Akash!

Akash(pushing his specs up his nose): I am your son!

Jai: Yeah! Who was always drowning in books and then in business. If not for Lavanya you would have still been embarrassed even to talk to any woman!

Everyone laughed good naturedly at this crazy family.

ArShi: Aha! That is our Dramebaaz family who stood by us through thick and thin.

Garima: Enough of all this. Cut the cake and relieve the gentlemen here so that they can enjoy the party

Sasi: Than getting bored listening to your long thank you speech!

Arnav: Ahh! Here come our Amma bauji, the adorable, understanding and still young in love couple. 3 bache ke dada dadi nana nani ban gaye, lekin inke romance kam nahi hue!

Garima: Shh! Arnav bitwa.

Sasi: So right.

Saying Sasi put his hands on Garima's waist as she pushed the cart with cake in front of Arnav and Khushi. As they grew in age, Sasi grew more and more naughty! She was not complaining though.

ArShi: By the way, we forgot to introduce you to another crazy part of our family. You all know them as Chairmen and Dean of Sanjeevani Dr Arman Malik and Dr. Riddhima Malik. But we all know them as Basket and Prankster! They became integral part of our life and family during a tragedy and now you can say we are almost inseparable. Even our kids enjoy each others company.

Arman: Bas bhi karo yaar. Cut the cake na.

Laughing both Arnav and Khushi cut the cake holding their 2 month old baby daughter as she was becoming cranky. AS they kept knife on the chocolate frosting, the cake burst and a doll came up singing wishes. Everyone laughed while Arnav and Khushi glared at Arman. Mainly Khushi stood there with her hands on hips which made even Akangsha laugh.

Arman: Oops. Looks like fireball is ready for attack. ASR!

ASR: You deserve that!

Khushi: You deserve more. Riddzi! Get the belan. Don't blame me for your husband's death. He is just...

Riddhima: Too much.. I know. I am only happy to.

Arman: Oye fireball and basket! Stop it. It was just for fun ok? Varna this ASR will be having a very boring business type parties! Come on. I am your life savior here.

Everyone were at ease seeing these big shots behave like kids in each others company. Soon the cake was cut and everyone were fed. Except for Arnav.

Arnav: This is way too worse. Its my anniversary damn it. And I am not given cake!

Khushi: Who asked you to eat too much of sweet and get diabetic? Ab bugto!

Arnav: I am under strict diet. Thoda toh chalega na. Please.

But Khushi was Khushi. She was not letting him have anything beyond what he should have. After using all his charms on her and seeing them not working, Arnav tugged her to the poolside garden of the house and pulled her to a corner pillar from where everything was visible to them but they were invisible to others. She stood with her back to the pillar and he was leaning on her.

Khushi: Arnavji? What...?

Arnav: Arnav.. We are alone!

Saying he winked at her and before she can contemplate anything, his mouth slammed across hers as he nibbled the little cream and crumbles of cake that was stuck to her mouth. He wiped clean the cake but was not ready to let her go and neither was she. They kissed and kissed as if they were no older than horny teenagers. Their this little moment came to an end when the DJ announced the dance floor to be open. Both looked at each other with glowing eyes.

Arnav: Dance?

Khushi: I am not a dancer.

Arnav: You can always follow me you know?

Khushi: For once follow me. What if I say that I am not yet ready to let this lone moment go?

Arnav: And what if I say that I am ready to follow you?

Both of them chuckled. Suddenly Arnav asked her to wait and went inside and up the stairs. He rummaged through their cupboard and came out to check on Sasi Garima Bani and Jai who were taking care of the kids once he got what he wanted. As Akangsha started fussing seeing him, he took her in his arms and was about to move out when he saw Ruhi on the step sitting alone.

Arnav: Ruhi? Why are you alone?

Ruhi: I am getting bored Arnav uncle. Aadhi and Advay bhaiyya are having dinner. I had dinner already. Ishu di and Ishaan bhaiyya are with Anaya so that she doesn't run off again.

Arnav: Where is Akansh?

Ruhi(angry): I don't know!

Arnav(chuckling): Ok relax my angel. I am in that poolside there in front ok? Me and Khushi. If you want to join us come there. We can play with Akangsha.

Ruhi: I will come there a little later?

Arnav nodded and went to Khushi who was sitting in a chair there. He gave her their little daughter and sat on a chair next to her.

Arnav: Here is your anniversary gift. Well not so romantic like your hair dye.

Khushi(hitting him): Laad governor. Did you forget the Rolex watch? And you are not wearing it.

Arnav: Nothing can beat this one you know?

Both of them smiled and Arnav urged Khushi to open the gift. Seeing him all excited Khushi opened the wrapper only to see a scrapbook. Similar to ones he maintained on the Palaces. But this time it was not Palaces. It was her.

In the first page were her pictures that were taken in Hawa mahal for the first time. Then the sketches that she drew of him as Dragon, monkey, monster. Both chuckled remembering the moments. Then there were her birthday pictures in office, the fashion week, their engagement, their marriage, the first moment of holding their son in their arms, then his antics and Khushi joining him in teaming against Arnav, Khushi pulling a 4 year Akansh and 2 year Ruhi apart as they were fighting over Khushi's jalebi, many more and at last there was a picture of Arnav Khushi and Akansh holding a one and a half hour old Akangsha who was opening her eyes for first time.

Khushi(smiling with tears): the beautiful moments of our life so far. The best gift so far you have given me Arnav! But its only till Akangsha's birth. After that..

Arnav turned her face and he leaned in and kissed her cheek as his hands clicked his polaroid camera that captured the moment. Khushi's eyes went wide.

Arnav: There is more coming Khushi. Every picture here will have a story to tell. Our story.

Khushi smiled as she caressed the pictures. Seeing the one with Akansh and Ruhi fighting, she chuckled.

Khushi: These two can never be in one page without pulling each other's hair.

Arnav: Do not jump into conclusion princess.

Khushi: Hain?

Arnav: Look there what your son is doing.

Khushi: Lo Now he is my son?!

Khushi grumbled and he pushed Khushi in front and took Akangsha in his arms. There on the fourth step Ruhi sat huffing while Akansh sat beside her. He caught his ears and said something like sorry. And as Ruhi turned, he gave her a card and smiled. When Ruhi smiled in return his smile widened into big grin. He got up and gave hand for Ruhi to get up. As she got up she tripped and Akansh caught her from falling and looked at her in concern. Once she was steady he again pushed his hand forward with smile and she shook his hands smiling. He gave a peck in her cheek shocking everyone who were watching the scene and pulled her with him and ran outside.

Khushi: What the!

Arnav: No doubts he has all my charms!

Khushi: Mere Bhole maasoom bete ko bhi apna jesa bana diya Laad Governor!

Arnav chuckled and Akangsha made a gurgling noise as if agreeing with her father riling Khushi up. To calm her all Arnav had to do was give her a lovely peck and give her his big ASR grin.

Some fairytales never end and some places always have their charms to provide the fantasy.