Arshi FF: Heartbeats part 7 updated 21.10.15 - Page 8

Arnav: Khushi stop

She turned back with full of hopes. She waited for an answer from him. They looked into each other's eyes. He had caught her hand.

Arnav: Tumhara luggage? (Your luggage?)

All her hopes and dreams shattered. He stopped her to ask that? She didn't expect this from him.

Khushi: I will take it after a few days. If I go now with my luggage then my parents will be shattered. I need some time to explain them. I hope you don't mind.

Kho gaya, gum ho gaya
Waqt se churaya tha jo
Apna banaya tha..
Ho tera, woh mera
Saath nibhaaya tha jo
Apna banaya tha..

Chadariya jheeni re jheeni
Chadariya jheeni re jheeni
Aankhein bheeni ye bheeni ye bheeni
Yaadein jheeni re jheeni re jheeni

She turned back to go. Her hand slipped from his grip. He unwillingly left her hand. She went, forever and he could do nothing but see her leave his house. He felt his throat ache. He didn't realise when tears formed in his eyes.

Ranjhan dhoondhan main chaleya
Ranjhan mileya naa ye...
Jigraan vichon agan laga ke Rabba
Laqeeran vich likh di judaai

Today he realised how much he loves her. He needed some time, to forget her. He wanted some peace. He shut his room door and sat on the floor. Her memories haunted him. He wanted to stop her but he couldn't. She was precious for him.

She took an auto. She couldn't stop crying. But today she had no guilt. She took a decision which could help her forget him.

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After an hour,

Arnav was still sitting on the floor looking at their wedding album. He got a call on his mobile. It was Lavanya.

Lavanya: ASR I am leaving to London today.

Arnav: Thanks Lavanya, you did a lot for me.

Lavanya knew that he was heartbroken today.

Lavanya: ASR mai tumhe ek advise dena chahti hoo. "Pyaar mein ek taakat hoti ho jo saare buraiyi aur nafrat se lad sakta hai". I hope you understood.

Arnav: Hmm. Happy journey Lavanya. Call me after you reach.

She kept the phone hoping that he would take her advice.

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He wanted to start forgetting her, but he didn't know that it would be so difficult. He needed a shower. He opened his wardrobe, he couldn't find his shirt. All these things were managed by Khushi always.

Arnav: Khushi mera shirt Kaha hai? (Khushi where is my shirt?)

He shut his eyes realising that she wasn't here anymore. She left him. With a heavy heart he started searching again. He found his shirt as well as a diary. He was excited to know about the diary. He opened it. On the front page she had written her name in a blue pen, "Khushi Kumari Gupta" and in a black pen, "Singh Raizada". She didn't say that she wrote a diary!! He started reading the diary. It had all the stories about her and her Laad Governor.

He then opened a page where she had written, "How could I be so mean? How could I hurt him? He was always there for me. He supported me in every phase of my life and what did I do? I should have paid some attention to him also". He felt bad as he read that. She was guilty. He turned a few pages.

It was written, "I didn't expect him to demand a divorce from me. How could he easily say that he loves Lavanyaji? I thought I would woo him and tell him about my pregnancy, but his statement shattered me. I don't want him to accept me just because I am expecting. I don't want to force him for this relationship"

His heart skipped a beat when he read that. Why didn't she say that she was pregnant? He would love to hear that. That was why she vomitted so much that day. He scolded himself for being such a fool. He realised what a big mess he created. He could never leave her to fate when she was carrying his baby.

"Pehle kyun nahi bataya Khushi??(Why didn't you say before Khushi?)"he murmured.

There were still a few pages in the diary. He turned some pages and read, "Today there was fire leak out in the canteen. He hugged Lavanyaji, ensuring her safety. He doesn't care for me anymore. He doesn't care if I die or live. My all attempts failed."

His eyes were moist when he read that.

"Today I want to free him, forever from this relationship. I have seen a lot of troubles and hatred in my life. I don't wish to fight anymore with destiny. I will visit my Devi Maiyya for a last time in this life. Hope she keeps him happy forever. I don't think I have any more purpose in my life. So today will be my last breathe. I love you Arnavji, till eternity."

It wasn't less than a heart attack for Arnav. She was going to kill herself? How could he let her die like that? He demanded divorce for her safety and here she planned for a suicide. No way, he couldn't let her do that.

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She had visited Devi Maiyya's temple. This was a temple with hundred steps located in a hilly area. She was standing in the hilly region from where she could see some parts of Delhi clearly. It was very high and anyone who jumped from there would directly reach heaven or hell. There was no chance of survival.

" Hum maaf kardijiye" (Forgive me) she said, touching her tummy.

She longed to tell him the happiest news of her life but her life had many twists and she kept that secret as a secret forever. She couldn't live without him so she chose this way. She went forward to die, but then her mobile started ringing. She didn't pick up the phone. It was Rakesh's call.

She then, thought for a while. "I must help someone before I die", she thought and picked up the phone.

Rakesh: Khushi mai ek bahut badi museebat mein hoo, please mere ghar aajao.

Khushi: Ok.

*********

Here Arnav, reached that temple screaming her name. The temple was less crowded. He went to the priest asking for Khushi. He said that she was near the hills. Arnav went to that area. Did she really kill herself? His heart started beating faster. He found her dori lying on the ground. He scanned here and there but there was no sign of her. He then, saw down. There was no chance for anyone to survive. He screamed her name and started crying.

But then how could his heart still beat if she was dead? There was a tea stall near the hills. Arnav went to that stall, and enquired about Khushi. That person informed him that she left the place half an hour ago. Arnav was relieved that she was alive. He gave him three hundred rupees as a tip. He also informed that she went away talking on her phone.

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Arnav: Hello Aman, track all the calls which came for Khushi.

Aman: Give me ten minutes ASR.

Arnav sat on his jeep, putting his seatbelt. Aman informed Arnav that the last call was from Rakesh. Arnav got angry. But his brain started thinking why did Rakesh call Khushi? Arnav tried calling Khushi but she didn't pick up.

He changed his direction and went to Rakesh's home.

In Rakesh's home,

Rakesh's servant opened the door. Arnav's eyes started searching for Khushi. There was no one in his home. Arnav knew that Rakesh was very smart. So Arnav just came in casually.

Arnav(To Rakesh's servant): Rakesh had some of my documents with him, so I came to take those documents. Can you show me his room?

Servant: Yes sir, come with me.

The servant showed Arnav, Rakesh's room. Arnav wanted that servant to go away but he stood like a pillar beside Arnav.

Arnav; Will you please get me a glass of water?

The servant went down and Arnav started searching for a clue where Khushi might have gone. He found Khushi's ear ring at the door step of Rakesh's home. He was damn sure that Khushi had come here. He opened the drawers and found a map. He put it in his pocket.

The servant came with a glass of water. Arnav drank that and took a random file from there and went out.

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Khushi and Rakesh entered an unknown place amid the forests. Khushi was confused.

Khushi: Rakesh which is this place?

Rakesh: Follow me.

Khushi: You said you were in a trouble.

Rakesh: Just come with me.

Khushi and Rakesh entered a huge palace like house. Khushi was quite confused as well as surprised. What trouble was there for Rakesh? Rakesh picked up his phone to call someone.

He opened the door of the house and then took her inside. Khushi was shocked would be an understatement. She was an altar and it was written, "Rakesh weds Khushi". What nonsense was this? Khushi was shocked to death. How could he do this?

Khushi looked at him angrily.

Khushi: Yeh sab kya hai Rakesh? (What is this Rakesh?)

Rakesh went to cup her face but she shove his hands off.

Rakesh: Tintin, I waited for this day from long time, since our childhood that I could marry you but when I came here I saw that you were already married. But now you will be mine Khushi.

Khushi: Kya bakwas hai yeh? Hum tumse kabhi shaadi nahi karenge. (What is this nonsense? I will never marry you.)

Rakesh: Tumhe mujhse shaadi karna hoga. (You have to marry me)

Khushi: You can never force me. I cannot marry anyone other than my Arnavji.

Rakesh got angry.

Rakesh(to pandit): Panditji you go. I guess she wants to enjoy our honeymoon without marriage.

Pandit: You should not force her.

Rakesh(to Pandit):You need not teach me what I have to do. Leave!!!

Rakesh caught Khushi's wrist and pulled her along with him.

Khushi: Leave me Rakesh.

She somehow managed to release her hand from Rakesh. She immediately slapped his cheek, saying "how dare you touch me?"

Rakesh was furious as he heard that.He touched his cheek and looked at her furiously.

Rakesh: How dare you slap me?

He went to her and twisted her hand. She screamed in pain. He slapped her twice. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

Khushi: Arnavji wont spare you!!

Rakesh laughed.

Rakesh: He doesn't love you anymore Khushi. Stop dreaming that he will come to save you.

Khushi cried as he hurt her hand more. She pushed him with all her strength and tried to escape and she slipped, but then she caught hold of a nearby table, saving her tummy.

Rakesh caught her hand and smirked, "Ab kaha jaaogi Khushi?". He had an evil look.

Khushi: Tum kabhi mere nahi ho sakte ho. (You can never be mine.)

She went backwards and he came forward with a bad intention. She stopped when she hit the wall. She had no strength to fight him, there was no way to escape. He caught hold of her dupatta and tried to pull it, but he was pulled back by another person.

Arnav was full of rage. He caught Rakesh's collar and slapped him thrice. He started beating Rakesh like anything. Khushi sat on the floor, scared. He hit his stomach and put him down on the floor.Rakesh managed to get up and hit Arnav.

Arnav: How dare you misbehave with her?

Arnav hit him again.

Arnav: I didn't allow anyone to slap her, not even me then who the hell are you to slap her?

He shouted on top of his voice. He was about to hit Rakesh's head to the wall then the police stopped him.

SP: ASR leave him or I have to unwillingly put you in jail.

Arnav: I don't care how dare he slap or hurt my Khushi?? I will kill him.

The police stopped him from getting hyper. "How can he force her?" Arnav shouts.

The police caught Rakesh and put him behind the bars.

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He saw her sitting on the floor heartbroken. He bent down and kept his hand on her head. She lifted her head to see him. She threw her arms on him.

He too hugged her back carressing her hair.

Arnav: Khushi shh mai aagaya na. (Khushi shh I came na)

Khushi started to cry more.

Arnav: Jaan stop it.

Khushi: I am sorry, I always hurt you because of him. He called me, today..

Arnav stopped her from saying more.

Arnav: Mujhe koi safayi ki zaroorat nahi hai. Mai janta hun ki tumhari galati nahi hai.

He calmed her.

He broke the hug and cupped her cheeks. She hissed in pain. There was a red mark of the slap. Arnav felt bad looking at her. He kissed her cheeks saying, "Let us go to a doctor". She nodded.

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It was night when they returned. Arnav stopped the car in front of restaurant and bought two boxes of pulao. Khushi was inside the car. They surely could not travel home since it was two hours from this deserted area. Their farmhouse was nearby. Maria wasn't there in farmhouse so he had to bring dinner from outside.

None of them spoke until they reached the farmhouse.

They reached the farmhouse. Khushi went to freshen up. Arnav started arranging the dining table for dinner. As soon as Khushi came down, she was surprised to see him doing this work. He asked her to sit. She sat down. But she refused to eat much.

He switched on the tv. While she was busy watching tv he served one more spatula of pulao and she didn't realise. He kept looking at her and silently ate his food.

Suddenly his phone started ringing it was Lavanya's call. Khushi saw her name in his mobile screen. Realisation struck her. They were no more husband wife.

She got up from there to wash her plate. He noticed her uneasiness. After he finished talking to her, he went upstairs to Khushi's room.

Arnav: You fine?

She was sad. She still managed to say a yes.

Khushi: Arnavji do you still love her?

She was feeling insecure. He could sense that.

Arnav: The girl whom I love is..

He turned her towards the mirror pointing at her, "SHE"!! A smile appeared on her face. There was no boundary for her happiness. But then anger took control over her mind. Was he playing with her feelings till today? Is it a hide and seek game?

She pushed him apart in anger. Arnav explained her everything but she didn't listen.

Khushi: Do you realise how many days I didn't sleep thainking that you hate me? I didn't have my food properly, didn't smile and here you are playing with my feelings? How could you think that I could live without u? Today I thought of ending my life bcoz of you and here you... Why don't you understand that I am safe with you!!

Arnav cupped her face but she shove it off.

Arnav: I am sorry jaan. I love you a lot.

Khushi: No you don't love me.

Arnav: Jaan I love you.

Khushi: No you are lying you don't.

Arnav(giving up): Okay I don't.

Khushi(crying more): You don't love me?? How could you say that?

Arnav(sighing): I didn't mean it, I really love you.

He hugged her.

Khushi: But I hate you.

Arnav: Hey I am sorry I promise that I will never repeat it. Sorry. I was scared jaan. I was scared to lose you.

Khushi melted on his words and hugged him.

Arnav: Why didn't you say that you are expecting?

Khushi: Because of you. See because of you we are divorced.

Arnav: No dear, I didn't sign the divorce papers yet, unless you want me to.

He teased her and she slapped his chest.

Arnav kissed her tummy and said " I promise to keep you and my baby happy forever"

Khushi: our baby!!

She caressed her tummy.

Khushi: How did you know that I was in rakesh's place?

Arnav: I will say you everything, before that you sleep.

He picked her in his arms and placed her in bed. He narrated the whole story to her.

They both slept hugging each other after a long time.

*********

Next morning,

IN Rm,

Arnav and Khushi entered happily. They had their breakfast. Everyone was happy except one. After having breakfast Arnav said to everyone about Khushi's pregnancy. All congratulated them and teased them. Then Arnav got a call on his mobile.

After some time,

Rakesh was in jail but there was one more mystery to be solved. Who was that person who wanted Khushi and Arnav to get separated?

Arnav was jail looking at the inspectors beating Rakesh.

Arnav: Batao kyun mujhe dhamki de rahe the? (Say why where you warning me?)

Rakesh: I didn't do anything.

Arnav: Don't lie.

The police beat him more. Blood came out of his mouth.

Rakesh: I came to India because that person asked me to come here, to separate you and Khushi.

Arnav: Who is that?

Rakesh didn't reply but laughed madly.

Rakesh: I wont ASR!!

Aman entered the police station.

Aman: That is someone from your family ASR.

His family?? This was shocking news.for Arnav.

Arnav(to Rakesh): Is it true??

Rakesh laughed more. The police beat him even harder and finally giving up Rakesh revealed that person's name which shocked Arnav.

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