PIYA BAWARE
PART 3
JUST A CONFORMATION... RIDDHIMA IS REALLY DEAD. She was in a live-in relationship with Arnav which nobody knew about since Arnav has been living away from home for years now. After the accident he lost a part of his memory, i.e Riddhima whom nobody in his family knows. Only Dr. Shashank Malhotra knows Riddhima whose hospital she used to work in. But even Dr. Shashank doesn't know that she and Arnav were in a relationship and she's the same girl he dreams about. HOPE IT'S CLEAR NOW!!!
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Khushi: So it was nice meeting you Mr. Raizaada!
Pranav: Pranav... I like to be known by name. He said winking at her.
Khushi: ah huh, are you trying to imitate me... Pranav?
Pranav: Not at all Madame, I was just trying to inculcate a very intelligent, independent and responsible attitude in life; something which touched my heart very much today. He whispered the last sentence looking into her eyes. Khushi unable to look into his flirtatious attractive eyes looked down immediately trying to hide the smile and blushing face from him.
Khushi: I should leave now... she said as she saw Garima waving to her to come to her as her parents were leaving towards the exit.
Pranav: Well see you tomorrow then.
Khushi: tomorrow?
Pranav: yes ofcourse! My Nani, Mrs. Devyani Vadhera *Khushi looked at him surprised* is organizing a ah... what do you call it? Ah...
Khushi: what?
Pranav: the singing function... praying and all...
Khushi: Satsang?
Pranav: Yes... a satsang at our place and all the women present in this party are invited so I am sure your mother too would be, along with you. And if not so then I am inviting you... so see you tomorrow! He said winking at her.
Khushi: Alright then see you tomorrow. Bye!
Pranav: Bye! Khushi turned to walk towards the exit when his voice stopped her once again.
Pranav: Ah! Khushi just a sec...
Khushi: Yes?
Pranav: I am sorry, that I am saying something like this... He said hesitatingly to which Khushi got cautious ... You might think of this as misbehaving but...
Khushi: what Pranav? She asked now starting to worry. Pranav: don't you think you are wearing just too much of white... I mean unless you were planning to go to a fancy dress competition as snow white... maybe?
Khushi: huh? Khushi looked at him confused and shocked! What are you saying? She asked looking at herself confused when Pranav broke into a naughty smile.
Pranav: well my fashion sensibilities say that a tint of red would just look stunning with this dress... maybe red heels?
Khushi: I know that but fashion trends aren't allowed in these high society parties; only the conventional perfectionism is. You know what I mean?
Pranav: That's just an excuse Ms. Beautiful! To be honest you are scared... scared of... experimenting!
Khushi: No I am NOT!!! She said shocked and irritated at his comment.
Pranav: Oh Of course you are. If not then wear Red tomorrow... I dare you! He said challenging her with his flirtatious smile.
Khushi: huh! I can carry any color easily. Every damn thing suits on me and you have no idea how easy it is for me to look, what you say? Ah yes... Beautiful! See you tomorrow! She turned around giving him as much attitude as she could leaving him smiling as she walked away from him.
Pranav: That sure you are... just... Beautiful!
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Nani dialed the number and held the phone in her hand as she waited for the phone to be received at the other end.
Nani: Namaste Ranveer Bhaisaab this is Devyani from Delhi.
Bade Dadaji: Namaste Namaste Devyaniji, how are you?
Nani: I am good bhaisaab. Pranav keeps me busy all the time these days.
Bade Dadaji: I know, after all he's so very dear to you;
Nani: Bhaisaab... there's something important I wanted to talk to you about. *Bade Dadaji got curious to know what she wanted to tell him* Actually, I have a girl in mind for him. But...
B.D: Have you spoken to Pranav yet?
Nani: No... not yet. We just came back from the party. He met her there and with what I saw I think even he likes the girl. But I would still ask him his opinion tonight.
B.D: Oh that's great! He said happily, If Pranav too likes the girl then we can be sure this time our efforts are going to work, you please let me know about the developments and I will just give the news to everyone here. Finally all the happiness of this house is going to return.
Nani smiled with tears in her eyes. Nani: Accha Bhaisaab Namaste!
B.D: Acchaji Namaste!
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Pranav shuffled through his playlist on the I-pad lazily dumped over his bed when his phone started to ring loudly. It was Arnav from London. Excited he picked up the phone.
Pranav: Bhai! Wow, what a surprise? So finally you did remember me?
Arnav smiled on the other side of the phone and replied: The surprise is yet to be told Junior Raizaada Saab, I am coming to Delhi tomorrow.
Pranav: Woah! What are you saying? I hope you aren't making a fool out of me? He asked trying to make sure.
Arnav: Of course I am not Pranav! Don't be ridiculous.
Pranav: Bhai this is seriously unbelievable, Nani is going to be so very happy... you have no idea. His excitement had no bounds.
Arnav: Ah! Pranav... *he didn't know how to say* I am not going to live at Nani's place. I have booked a room for myself in a Hotel. But I will surely come and visit you both.
Pranav: Oh Common Bhai, now you are being ridiculous.
Arnav: Pranav please try and understand...
Pranav: No Bhai... it's you who has to understand! It's been years you have been away from the Raizaada Mansion (that is in London), Family and Nani too; only because you wanted to lead your life your way. And especially after your accident... last six months you have distanced yourself even more from all of us. You don't even call Nani and talk to her now.
Arnav sighed guilty.
Pranav: Look Bhai... if you are coming to meet her, then you have to stay here with both of us or else... don't come! There's no point giving her a bit of hope and then shattering them all the next minute.
Arnav: FINE! I'll stay with you both in the Vadhera House; Happy now?
Pranav broke into a naughty smile on the phone and almost screamed: Come SOON! We are waiting!!!
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Khushi brushed her hair looking into the wall mirror as she remembered her meeting with Pranav during lunch Party. She just couldn't get it out of her mind. He was a good guy; cute, charming, had good sense of humor and someone she could really be herself with... no pretense, no perfection! She blushed to herself and broke into a sweet smile when she saw her mother's reflection in the mirror.
Khushi jumped out of fear as she suddenly saw her and threw the brush into the air. The brush fell right next to Garima's feet making her tightly close her eyes.
Garima: Phew! Oh common Khushi, you don't always have to be so very clumsy.
Khushi: sorry mom! reflex action.
Garima: right... hmm, come here I need to talk to you. She left the dressing, ordering Khushi to follow into the bedroom.
Khushi unsure and skeptical about what her mother wanting to talk about quietly followed her. Garima: Sit Khushi!
Khushi: huh? She asked confused.
Garima: I said sit down. Khushi without saying another word sat on the edge of the bed; now really worried about what Garima was going to talk about. It was only when there was something "important" that Garima would spare some time to "talk" to Khushi. And most of these times, the "important" wasn't very joyful for Khushi. She hoped that this time their conversation wouldn't end up being an argument.
Garima: So did you enjoy the lunch today? She asked smiling.
Khushi: yes, I guess so!
Garima: I mean you met Mrs. Vadhera and her grandson Pranav, what do you think about them?
Khushi: Seems like good people... (She was too confused about how to answer such questions ????)
Garima: Well I am asking because Shashi and I are thinking of that family for you, The Raizaadas...
Khushi just looked at her mother open mouth for two minutes until the essence of what her mother had said sunk in. She remembered meeting Pranav in the party and immediately asked.
Khushi: So that was the reason for you to take me to the lunch party... because you wanted me to... meet them? She asked suspiciously.
Garima: No not really... It was in the party when Mrs. Vadhera saw you talking to Pranav that she asked for your hand.
Khushi: And what did you say?
Garima: well... Your father is really happy and wants to say yes. We have known the Vadheras for years now. And the proposal is for their grandson, so there's no reason to refuse unless you want to say...
Khushi: NO!! She reacted not letting Garima continue, I mean... ah...
Garima: What?
Khushi: I mean yes! It's a Yes for me. She whispered looking at her manicured RED painted nails.
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Next: Arnav and Khushi meet!!!
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