Pyar to Hona hi tha2 Story Contest Result on page9

Please read each OS carefully and answer the questions below by writing the title of the story 4 each category.

The best story:

The best emotional story:

The best tragedy:

The best supernatural story:

The best love story:

The cutest story:

The best romantic story:

The most passionate story:

The best Hot story:

The most natural story:

The last date of submission is 23rd February

Entry 1

Cruel Game By Destiny

This story is about Khushi Kumari Gupta and Arnav Singh Raizada with whom the Destiny had played the cruel game of life. Khushi is a 18 year old college while Arnav is the part of the same college as of Khushi. Arnav is 28 years old English lecturer in that college. Khushi, being from a lower middle class family, is poor at English and thinks to ask help from her English professor aka Arnav. One day she goes to meet him in the staff room and asks for his help.

Khushi: Sir may I come in? Arnav(reading a book): Yeah come in. Khushi: Sir I want your help but... But I don't have fees to pay you. (Smiling sheepishly) Sir I belong to a lower middle class family and I have no money for ur tuition fees. Moreover, I want to learn English, can you help me out with it? Arnav: It's okay. Even I belong to a middle class family. Moreover I don't need any fees. My salary is enough for me and my nani. Khushi: Thank you. Thank you so much sir Arnav: Okay then now go to your class. When you are free come to the library, I'll teach you there.

Then Khushi met Arnav in the library and Arnav started teaching Khushi English. It had become their routine to meet up in canteen and teach and learn English. Slowly, Khushi started getting lost in Arnav. She keeps staring Arnav while he teaches. Many a times, he even caught her red handed and then he'll slightly hit her head with the pen making her smile sheepishly. Even Arnav was no less. Even he has fallen head over heels in love with Khushi.

Khushi (Arnav was teaching Khushi when she said) : Sir I love you Arnav: What the! Are you mad? I'm 10 years elder to you Khushi. Arnav is happy inwardly because even he loved her. But he wasn't sure if Khushi. At her age, people usually get infatuation which these teens name as love. So he thought it to be her infatuation rather than Love.

Khushi: No Sir I am not mad. I truly love you. This is not any mere attraction that U feel towards you. It's love. I have sleepless nights and my heart beats raise when u come near me.

Same is the situation with Arnav but still thinking it to be Khushi's infatuation, he rejects her. But finally one day he accepts it. Both confessed their love to each other. And then they started spending time after college and started knowing each other better. They'll go to cafe or parks to enjoy their time and at last Arnav would drop Khushi off to her hostel. ************ On one of such Sundays,

Arnav and Khushi had met up at a cafe where Arnav initiated the talk.

Arnav: Khushi we are going to my apartment. I want to show you. Khushi: Okay.

When Arnav took her to his apartment, he showed her his apartment and then finally his bedroom. Coming from behind, Arnav slacked his arm around Khushi's waist and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Arnav: Khushi I can't wait more. I need you here in my arms. Your exams are coming and don't know when we'll meet. Khushi (scared) : How can I do this? This is wrong. My mother will kill me if she comes to know what I do behind her back. Arnav: No Khushi, nothing is wrong. You love me. I love you. We can both get married secretly and once your exams are over we can go to our places and make our family understand about us. You trust me na? Khushi: I trust you more than my life. Okay I am ready.

That afternoon, Arnav and Khushi got married in a temple secretly and then taking Khushi's luggage along with them, Khushi shifted to Arnav's apartment. At night, Khushi was standing infront of the dressing table lost in some thoughts. Arnav who came there was just lost in her beauty. Arnav subconsciously walks towards Khushi and Khushi walks back finally hitting the dressing table.

Arnav: Do you know how beautiful you look? I didn't know you'll look this beautiful in the bridal dress.

Khushi becomes shy and looks down at the floor while Arnav rubs his nose with his making Khushi go all red. Arnav took Khushi in his arms and carried her to the bed. That night the sky witnessed the love of them which was painfully going to be snatched from them by the cruel Destiny. In a week, Khushi's exam started. Arnav helped her a lot. After a month when the results were out, Khushi was very happy as she had done very good in them and the credit she gives is to Arnav.

For the vacation, Arnav went Delhi to his nani while Khushi went to her house.Khushi lived happily with her Amma and Payal Jiji. Her father died when she was 9 years old. Her mother stitches clothes while Payal helps her in it. They just want Khushi to complete her education and become a doctor which was their dream. But what they didn't know was that soon all their dreams are going to get shattered. *********** One night Khushi's mother falls sick and so Khushi takes her to hospital. After coming out of doctor's cabin Khushi feels dizzy and falls unconscious. The doctor gets her admitted and on checking her reveals that she is pregnant. Her mother is shocked thinking of how come she unmarried daughter became pregnant? Who will marry an unmarried pregnant woman? Khushi soon gains conscious and her mother took her home. At home, her mother beats her up. She said of how Khushi broke their trust. How can leave her self respect? How can she have illegal relationship with a man without marriage? Khushi (crying) : No Amma this child isn't illegal. He is legal. I have married Arnav sir. And he has promised that once my studies get over, we will disclose our marriage to our families. Garima: Accha? Then call him now and ask him to take you along with him. Khushi: But Amma I don't have his number. I just know his apartment.

Garima and Khushi go to Arnav's apartment only to find it locked. When they enquire about his whereabouts in the college, the dean says that he hasn't come to the college since a week months. And that's it, Khushi had broken down. Was she played with? Was she fooled? Was she used? To avoid facing tantrums of the society, Khushi was kept locked in the room and the neighbours were said that Khushi is in hostel. Khushi kept on weeping for Arnav.

Khushi (crying) : Why did you do this me Arnav? Why did you do this? After a few months, Khushi have birth to a cute baby boy. Garima along with Khushi, Payal and Aarav (Khushi's son) shifted to another city. They were in Delhi and took a small house at rent. The neighbors welcomed their new tenant warmly. When the neighbors came to visit Garima, she welcomed them warmly. Only then Khushi came out of the kitchen with Aarav in her arms. The ladies asked about her and the child. To avoid facing humiliation by her daughter, Garima said he was her child that is Khushi's brother. The ladies started gossiping and said, "At the age where her daughters must get married and have children, she herself gave birth to one." Garima cried a lot after it while Khushi just kept on cursing herself for being the cause of humiliation to her family.

That night, Khushi's mother had a heart attack and in 2 weeks she left the world. Payal started hating Khushi for the fact that she was the reason for their mom's death. Later Payal joined a job where she fell in love with Aakash. Aakash and Payal get married and then Payal moved away with Aakash. It was now only Khushi and Aarav. She was alone. Alone to handle her little cradle of happiness. ************ 17 years later..

Khushi was standing in front of the dressing table when Aarav came from behind and put his arms on her shoulder.

Aarav: Di, you look beautiful. This some white hair can't tame your beauty. Khushi: Haan Haan I know. Stop buttering me. want more money? Aarav: Arey naah!!! I just want your happiness Di. Ummm I even want something. Khushi: I knew it. Chalo say what happened? Aarav: Di listen. Di today I want to go the beach. That is where my football match will take place. Please chalo na mere saath. Khushi: Okay Aarav: I love you Di so much. Di I am going to get ready even you get ready.

Khushi's eyes filled with tears as Aarav went away. How she wanted to hear Maa from his mouth at least for once. But she knew it's just a dream. She has promised her now late mother that she'll keep Aarav as her brother and not son so that she doesn't need to face insult from the society. ******** In evening,

Aarav is playing the match while Khushi is sitting on a chair and cheering him up. Suddenly, she sees someone and moves towards that person who's back was facing her.

Khushi: Arnav..

Arnav turned around to get shocked seeing Khushi while tears flow down Khushi's eyes and Arnav had tears in his eyes. Arnav was standing there with a limb leg and a stick with him to support himself.

Arnav (came forward to cup her face) : Khushi.. (But Khushi backed off.) Arnav: Khushi please listen to me.. Khushi: What's there to listen to you? Do you even know how I have lived all these years? Arnav: Khushi.. Please... Please forgive me. Khushi: For what Arnav? For my mother's death? Or for my sister is not talking to me? Or...or because my own son acknowledges me as his sister rather than his mother? For what should I forgive you? Arnav(shocked) : Son? Our...son? Khushi: Yes OUR son.

At the same time Aarav called for Khushi. Hearing Aarav's voice, Khushi wipes tears off her face.

Aarav: Hey Di we won it (noticing Arnav) Hey ASR you here? Khushi: You know him? Aarav: Yeah Di remember I told u about my new lecturer, he's the one taking our English lectures.

Arnav eyes were moist as he kept on looking at his son. He knew he was his son at the time Aarav called Khushi his Di. Khushi makes excuses and along with Aarav came back home. After coming back home, Khushi wept badly remembering her hurtful bitter past ******** After a few days,

Aarav (shouting): Di where is my red wala shirt? Khushi: Offo Aarav it's there itself in the cupboard, check it properly.

Aarav goes through the pile of clothes and on spotting his favorite red shirt he pulls it out with which was pulled KHUSHI diary. Aarav opens the diary and reads it. It's the same diary where Khushi pens down all her deep emotions and feelings. He reads the diary and tears flow down from his eyes when he comes to know that Khushi is rather his mother than his sister. He was very angry on Arnav for betraying his mother. Khushi who came to the room with his coffee saw Aarav's tears and then the diary in his hand. She was shocked and in that state, the tray from her hand feel down as she slumped down the couch. Aarav looked up to see his Di... Sorry... His Maa.

Aarav: Maa...

Aarav spoke as he walked and sat infront of Khushi holding her palms tightly in his. Not being to control, Aarav hugged Khushi tightly winding his hand around Khushi's waist and burying his face in her waist sobbing silently while Khushi too shed tears...tears of happiness of hearing her own son call her Maa after so many years.

Aarav: I don't love you Maa. I always wanted Maa and u din even say me. I won't leave that ASR..

Aarav was about to go in anger while Khushi stopped him.

Khushi: Aarav please forget the past. Just forgive me and that's more than enough for me.

Aarav once again hugs Khushi tightly and they spend their lost Mother-Son moment for a while. The next day as soon as he enters college, he searches for ASR and then confronts him.

Aarav: Why did you do that to my Maa? Why did you use her and never come back to fulfill your promise?

Arnav knew Aarav was very angry in him but he knew he deserved it.

Arnav: I never wanted to break my promise Aarav. I had come to Delhi to meet Nani who was taking her last breaths. After finishing her last rituals, when I was coming back to ask Khushi's hand from her family for marriage, my train had met with an accident in which I had lost the ability to walk properly. The doctor said I won't ever be able to walk on my own except for the stick to help me. I didn't want to be a burden on Khushi and so I thought that It would be better if she forgets me and moves on in her life. Trust me Aarav if I would have known that she's pregnant, I'd have never leave her alone. I would have done everything in my control to make her feel the happiest. I am so sorry Aarav but I love Khushi. I loved her too much to make her go through the pain of having a burden as her husband. Aarav listened everything with moist eyes.

Aarav: After 17 long years the situation is better than those days. Please come back. My Maa needs you. I need you. Please. *********** Aarav takes Arnav home but Khushi refuses to forgive Arnav. Aarav then makes her understand of how important both his Mother and His Father meant to him and now how he wishes to spend rest of his life with both of them beside him. Khushi then agrees for Aarav but slowly with time she forgives Arnav and then Aarav asks his parents to remarry. After remarriage, Arnav took Aarav and Khushi along with him to his mansion where he stays. And the mansion and the lives were filled back with happiness. There is nothing other than happiness in their lives.

Sometimes Aarav tears his mother saying he wishes to have a sister while Khushi will blush and playfully hit him. Everything was perfect. Arnav , Khushi and Aarav lived together happily.

"Every Love Story has a Happy Ending. If it's not happy, then it's not the end"

Entry 2

OS: BROKEN (Rudra-Kumud)

The huge mass of blue made her feel aware of her size. She was staring at the ocean without blinking her eyes and she felt her eyes water, maybe because she had not blinked in a while which caused her eyes to hurt or she was lost in her painful memories. She felt the microscopic beads of sand stuck on her feet and she buried her feet further in the sand...the feeling calmed her down. She lifted her head and got a view of the piece of art, the way the pinkish orange hues merged with grayish blue sky was just breath taking. A flock of birds flew by and it was then she realised that it was starting to get dark.

Kumud dropped her sandals which were in her hands and she quickly wore them. She was so lost in her thoughts that she did not notice the sun setting, and there was no one, absolutely no one on the beach. She gulped as she recollected one or two incidents that took place in this area a few months back. She quickly walked to where her car was parked and she fished out her car keys out of her pocket. She froze as she could not find her keys, she remembered tucking it in her shorts pocket after locking her car. She sighed as she guessed that it might have dropped somewhere on the beach itself and she had to find it as the sun had not completely set.

She walked to the spot she had been standing and she could easily locate that particular spot as there was a sandcastle built. She scruntinised every possible area in hope to catch a gleam of the metal key ring but she could not find it...

Busy in her quest, she did not take notice of the human shadow hovering next to her. Kumud felt that something was strange and she realised that someone else was present and she quickly turned around and faced the person whose face she did not want to see...Rudra.

She took a few steps backward...she did not want to see his face,not after what he had done to her. Rudra moved closer to her but Kumud distanced herself even more as she felt her cheeks being wet by a few tears. Rudra was shocked at her reactions, he knew that he had wronged her but, he did not know that she had been so badly affected.

"Kumud.." Rudra started but Kumud backed away," Don't you dare tell anything, I don't even want to see your face, just go and die!"

Rudra was stunned by her rude remark but he did not want to lose the opportunity of talking to her so he waved a key in front of her and said,"Looking for this?"

Kumud's eyes widened but as she tried to grab the keys, Rudra hid it in his hands," I'll give you it only if you hear me out..."

Rudra was interrupted by Kumud," I don't give a damn about your explanations...it's fine, keep the keys, I'll go away,"

Rudra's patience faded away and he seized Kumud's hand before she could move away and this angered her even more but this time before, she could utter anything, Rudra spoke,"Why are you so angry? Can't you hear me out for once?"

Rudra nuzzled against her neck as she tried to wiggle out of his arms but he would not budge," I...I know that I was wrong in leaving you alone that day..but you were at fault as well..." he said as a cold expression appeared on his face and Kumud pushed him away as he said those words.

"Oh really! First you ditch me at our own wedding and you blame ME for it!" Kumud yelled as she fought against her tears and tried to make her voice as stable as possible. Rudra did not expect her sudden outburst and he let the car keys fall. Kumud reacted quickly and she quickly got hold of the car keys and took fast steps to her car. Rudra followed her while saying," Kumud, I'm sorry but I didn't know that..."

Kumud unlocked her car as she turned to face him,"...you did not know that the guy whom I was hugging the night before our wedding was my cousin and you blame me for not telling you earlier who he was...I would have told you, if you had not left and..." Kumud paused as she stared into his eyes,"...if you really loved me, you would have trusted me,"

Kumud got into the car and started the engine and drove away without looking at Rudra, she was glad that she did not stay any longer...he had left her and he did not know what happened after that, he did not deserve to be forgiven. Rudra on the other side stood still in shock, he had happened to see Kumud on the beach after a year and he wanted to apologise as he had got to know the truth but he came to the conclusion that he had lost Kumud forever and it was all because of him...had he not acted like an imbecile, he would have been with the one whom he loved today.

Rudra watched as the sun set completely...some stories are better left incomplete.

Entry 3

Humari Kahani

Banner By Arpita

In Delhi

A girl was searching her husband here and there

Arjun ..Arjun she screamed at the top of her voice all the people in the roadside were laughing at the women who was dressed up in a wedding attire with sindhoor on her forehead and magalsutra on her neck .Arjun where are you please come back and she stars crying ,suddenly while walking in the middle of the road a car bangs upon her and she falls and making her abdomen pain badly, her head was bleeding and a man came out of the car ,he was none other than Arnav Singh Raizada .

A lady came crying and saying "Khushi please get up "(Yes..that girl's name is Khushi who fell) and that lady was her mother-in-law Garima and she was stunned looking at the person who carried her daughter-in-law and rushed to the hospital.

In the Hospital

Doc : I am sorry Garimaji .We couldn't save your daughter-in-law's baby , the baby is no more and your daughter-in-law lost her memory and she has gone back to her past .And she is thinking that she is just got married to Arjun (Garima was shocked)

Garima : I lost my Arjun's last nishaani(mark).My daughter-in-law lost her memory .She looks up to Arnav and says to him.You look duplicate to my son Arjun and if you come next to her , she might think its Arjun so please son go away from here.

Arnav : Wait a sec ..Arjun is your son ,who died and she is your daughter-in-law, who was pregnant but why was she wearing red saree as if she is newly married .

Garima : Beta ..Arjun and Khushi got married a year ago and my son died just few days back and Khushi cannot believe he is dead and wears sindhoor,magalsutra to show that her Arjun is still alive,And today is their marriage anniversary that's why she wore her wedding saree in rememberence of her marriage .Again I am telling you please leave son before its too late .(suddenly his phone rings its his girl friend Lavanya, he attends the call )

Lavanya : Hi Arnav, how are you please come home soon tomorrow, its a surprise and please wear a sherwani which i sent it to you by Hari Prakashji and come soon ,Love you and miss you and no if and buts please ..

Arnav : But..(before he could tell anything she cut the phone )And he was surprised but suddenly a voice says : Arjun I know you are there come here please!!

Nurse : Please don't stress your self you are still weak Khushi .cuts of by Khushi "No i know he is there ,he is my husband" Arnav was feeling eager to meet her but Garima was stopping him and but still he went inside and seen Khushi sitting on the bed)

Khushi "Aah Aaah "(she wept in pain as her back started to pain)Arnav sharp voice said to her "Be careful don't exert yourself his caring voice touch her heart and awaken lost desires"

Khushi "Arjun come here " ,he came and sat besides her ,she kept her hand on his hand and says "Arjun put sindhoor on my forehead as my forehead is empty fill your name in it ."(those words made him force to put sindhoor on her forehead thinking what I am doing is it right )(she smiles and then questions him) "Arjun,what happened to me that I am in the hospital , why I am feeling weak,and this bandage on my forehead "..Arnav looks at her giving a pale face as he doesn't know how to react to a stranger who is thinking that he is her husband ...

Garima replies(cries and tells) "Khushi bahu,you lost your memory and you have gone 1 year back and its not 2015 its 2016 and plus due to the accident you even lost your baby .Khushi is shocked and started stressing her head and thinking its not true , she kept mentioning its not true "..suddenly she faints and Garima is stunned and asks the doc What happened to her ?

Doc replies "She was stressing her head to recollect what all happened a year back which effected her that's why her BP became low .she will be fine within sometime" ...

Arnav thinks of escaping from the hospital but her hand which was in his hand was tight hold and firm and which brought him closer to her and he seen her innocent face and put the hair strand back and he felt something attracting towards by not leaving her .After a while she wakes up and seeing Arnav getting ready in a sherwani which was given by his lady love Lavanya and

Khushi questions him "Arjun where are you going dressed up , whose function is it".(she questions him innocently ) Arnav replies " Woh..I am going for a friend's party ".

"Can I come ? " says a curious Khushi , I am fine Arjun and anyways the doc said I can be discharged and regarding my weakness I can take care of myself but as its your friend's party I wanna come "..(he didn't have a choice but he was thinking what will Lavanya react seeing Khushi with him)

In The Party

Arnav and Khushi entered and Khushi put her hand on his elbow and entered as a couple and Lavanya was waiting for her fiance to arrive to give him a surprise engagement she came running towards him and hugged him and said in his hear finally we are getting engaged baby ..Khushi separated him and Lavanya and said

Khushi gets irriatated "Excuse me ..I guess you have a misunderstanding ,this is my husband Arjun and I am his wife Khushi and we have been married since 1 year.

Lavanya weeps,she was suprised ,the audience started to talk and accusing her by saying a girl getting engaged to a person who is already married and the guy with a diff name ..what generation(zamana) has come ? She holds his collar and says how dare you ..how dare you betray me ..you got married to some else .

Arnav takes her to a corner

Arnav tries to console his heartbroken Lavanya "I didn't betray you Lavanya.I still love you ,but the thing is that this lady thinks I am her husband Arjun,who is no more,how can you think I am not your Arnav ? we were friends from childhood right ? How can I even think of changing my identity for another girl ? Khushi has lost her baby by a accident and in that accident she even lost her memory? She met a accident through my car and in fact I am responsible for her loss of her baby and her memory .

Lavanya : That means you wont come back to me .What if till she doesn't get her memory back and then you guys get intimate ? Did you ever though what will be my condition ?What if before getting her memory back you fall in love with her ,and what if she gets pregnant with your baby before getting her memory? As she thinks you as a husband and will surely ask for her marital rights from you one day .How long you would avoid getting intimate her ?

Arnav looks at her sadly she gets her answer and says " I wanna break up with you Arnav i don't think i will get back my Arnav back as I don't want a Arjun to be my husband ." Arnav holds her hand and looks at her emotionally ,but she removes his hand and says you lost all the rights on me ! I hate you Arnav .Lavanya goes to her parents and tells ,what she discussed with Arnav and decided to break up and call off the wedding .Lavanya's parents were happy with the decision of hers and asked all the guests to leave and Arnav leaves the venue with his confused wife ..

In Arnav and Khushi's Room

Arnav comes into the room and sees her changing and he says i will go out !! Khushi says to him .Why should you go out ? you are my husband and you have the right na , she was showing him to look at her zip of her salwar and to make him close it , he hesitates but she insisted and he came closer to her, turning his eyes towards the other side showing consciousness and touching her silky back and zipping up her salwar ..and Khushi feels "Why is he trying to ignore doing his right ?"

She forgets it and questions about " What discussion did he and Lavanya did ?"

Arnav became nervous and changed the topic which was hurting him deep down ...and he tells her to rest as she is weak and to have her medicines .she rests her head on his lap and sleeps .Arnav was feeling "Why I am getting attracted towards her, I am not feeling conscious of being away from her '

Days,months passes by and Arnav and Khushi relationship became more deeper and Arnav found love in Khushi and didn't wanted to disclose that he is not her Arjun as he accepted himself as Arjun as he loves her now.

Khushi was strolling up down in the veranda and she was constantly getting flashes of her past about someone's death and then about her accident and she stressed her brain so much that she fainted...

After some few hours

Khushi gained consciousness and then she noticed Arnav and called him Ar..nav(in a low pale voice,he was shocked thinking she gained back her memory and says "You don't need to pretend to be Arjun anymore ! I know you are Arnav and Lavanya was your girlfriend who left you noticing you with me.I am sorry for spoiling your relationship and regarding my loss and sympathy ,its ohk and I have accepted my fate !! "

Arnav "But Khushi listen to what doctor is saying first !! That why you felt unconscious !! the doctor replied

Doc replies "Actually,Khushi you fainted cause of 2 reasons one is that when you were stressing your brain ,you fainted and the first goof news of your faint is that you gained your memory back and the other good news Khushi !! Is that you are 2 weeks pregnant with Arnav's baby !!" Garima became happy but at the same time sad learning that ,What will Khushi react to it she noticed she was sad?

Arnav " I know Khushi you must be thinking will I accept you and this baby a mine .Well my answer is Yes I have fallen in love with you these past months and I will accept you and this baby..As you both are mine ",she brings a teary smile and hugs him.

After 5 years .

Khushi was busy making pancakes for her husband and for her son Aarav,Khushi smiled thinking that her son and her husband likes the same type of pancakes.Aarav is just like his dad loves pancakes with honey seasoning.She placed the pancakes plate in a trolley and went to her room.

"Arnavji wake up"she frowned seeing her husband not getting up,she slided the curtains,he woke up but he pretended to sleep.She became sad "Hai Devi Maiya,i guess Arnavji might be not well,let me check his temperature" Khushi notices he is quite well and she guesses its his prank.

"Hey Devi Maiya,Arnavji has high fever that means he wont be able to have his pancakes with honey seasoning and i guess these pancakes i need it to give to my son."Khushi gives a creepy smile.Arnav opens his eyes and brings his wife towards him by dropping her on the bed and he comes on top of her.

She blushed as she came closer to him.His breathe fans her as he says to her "All the pancakes daddy will eat not the son".Khushi gives a Haww look "Toh Mr.Dad,aapka beta kya khayega,aapko toh bhookar tha".

Arnav romantically replies "Fever!! i fever of falling in love with you and this fever is increasing right now Mrs.Raizada".Khushi understood what he meant but it,she didnt wanted to do it right now. She tries to get up but he doesnt allow her.

"Ek kiss toh bantha hi hai",Khushi blushes a certain glow appears on her face "Now not Mr.Raizada,Aarav will get up".

Arnav smirks and replies "My morning kiss is pending without this my day wont go well otherwise i will be in a angry mood and this angry mood will spoil your New Year's eve.This is the last kiss of 2015,from tomorrow onwards it will be the first kiss of 2016"

Khushi smiles "Oh really,so in that case,i will give you a kiss on 31st night.So that will be your last kiss of this and first kiss of 2016.Ok honey abhi jaldi se muhh haat dolo aur apna breakfast kalo phir mujhe Aarav ko bhi utana hai".

Arnav resists,Khushi glares at him and like a mouse he went to the washroom and he cane back and he was going to sit on the recliner and at that time Khushi said "No Arnavji,sit on the bed today i am doing a room service treatment for you and i am your chef for today's breakfast."

Arnav smirks "Oh really," Arnav takes the fork and starts to eat his pancakes "Yum Khushi,its too awesome,come you to have some". Khushi resists "No Arnavji,i will eat only when my son has his breakfast,for a mother always when her kid eats then only she will eat.Isnt it my cute hubby" Khushi pullling his cheeks,Arnav smiled and Khushi left the room and took the trolly of breakfast to her son's room.

*

A sweet angellic face boy was sleeping on his Ben10 bed,fast a sleep and his mother comes and smiles "Oh mg baby is snoring just like his dad,but he is not as loud as his father.She taps him and he wakes up making a crying face "Mumma mujhe sona hai,baad mein uthao " Khushi hugs him "My raja beta,its not good to sleep so much my son.You will get head ache".

Aarav cutely rubs his eyes and says "Good Morning Mumma "he hugs Khushi back.Khushi smiles and says "Aarav you know there is a frog inside of you,so much you snore" Aarav denies "No no mumma,i dont snore daddy only snores.You tell him not him" Khushi makes her nodd "then why is your teeth not brushed,if you didnt brush your teeth then the worms will again come and eat your tooth,like how your front tooth is gone "

Aarav cutely replies "No no mumma,these tooth are not gone because of the worms but because its milk tooth,my teacher told".

Khushi gets angry "Teacher is your mother or me,i gave you birth not your teacher so listen to me and go brush your teeth and have this breakfast,i made karela for breakfast." Aarav made that grump face "Karela,mumma i dont like karela and no eats karela for breakfast" Khushi glares at him angrily,he goes like a sad boy towards the washroom.Khushi smiles in her mind that she is just joking in front of Aarav and just pulling his leg"

Aarav comes from the washroom and sits on the bed sad "Mumma,eilk daddy not come to eat?". "You father already eat his breakfast and that too karela" Aarav thinks "Poor daddy,how he must have survived mumma's torture". Khushi questions Aarav "Did you say anyrhing son,well anways eat this" Khushi opens the breakfast cover and Aarav doesnt gaze on it as he is unhappy as the last day of 2015 he doesnt want to spoil it with karela. "Aarav dekho toh sayi,its yummy and it has honey seasoning so yummy that your dad wanted to eat all"

Aarav then moves his one eye ball towards the tray and then

gradually looks on the tray and his mouth started to water "pancakes,my favourite.i thought you made karela but its pancakes" Aarav couldnt control himself ,and he grabbed his whole plate and started to eat,Khushi smiled and she was just staring seeing the happiness in his eyes.

"Aarav,i was joking with you.How can i be angry wity my son on this special day.And by the way i know whats your favourite since the time you were in my belly.As even i used to have pancakes because it was your liking " Aarav smiles and he gives a bite to Khushi and she happily accepts it and starts eating along with her son .

Arnav smiles seeing the sweet bonding between Aarav and Khushi.

At night

Arnav wants to make love with Khushi,but she resist as she tells him that she needs to make Aarav sleep.He allows her .Khushi goes to Aarav's room and makes him to sleep.

Aarav replies "Mom i am not able to sleep,please tell me a story." A pleasure smile playes on Khushi's lips."So does my son want to know how his mom and dad meet "

Aarav becomes curious and starts jumping "Yes i wany to knpw mumma papa love story.Yah"

Khushi pacifies him "Acha baba,abhi soo jao.I will narrate " she places her hand over his head and narrates the story.In the mean time,Aarav sleeps and Khushi smiles seeing her son sleeping so peacefully and didnt want to wake him up.She tugged the blanket over him and switched the lights off and went to her room .

Khushi was suprised to see that the room was decorated with red and white lighted candles and and roses on the bed.She blushes and Arnav comes from behind and hugs her,wrapping his arms on her waist and he replies romantically and asking her a question regarding her whereabouts "Aaj bohot late hogayi tum?" .

"Woh actually,Aarav wanted to know how we met,but your son was so sleepy that he dozed off to sleep,without wishing me New Year"

Arnav brings Khushi towards him,wrapping his arms around her "HAPPY NEW YEAR KHUSHI" kisses on her shoulder "Arnavji same to you" Arnav replies " So tell me a story instead.Hmm not a story,instead take me into into another world by getting lost into your beauty"

He carries her and makes her rests gently on the bed ,he removes her duppata ,he came closer to her ,he pecked her on her on her shoulder.She mouned,he submerged himself in her divine body.She felt heavenly,after having sexual intercourse.

Khushi hugged the naked body of Arnav and covered herself with the blanket. Arnav replies "Khushi,i hope you didnt tell Aarav,how me romance each other." Arnav gave her romantic glare.Khushi blushed "Arnavji aap bhi na" Arnav brings her towards her and gets intimate again.

It was their love story,their story of life (Hamari Kahani).

Entry 4

OS: LOVE (ArHi)

"W..where am I?" Khushi mumbled drowsily as she glanced at her surroundings...the white ceiling with circular yellow lights encrusted in them, the king sized bed in which she was currently...they were quite familiar. She inhaled and a breezy scent hit her nostrils...she knew exactly where she was.

"Relax Khushi, you had caught fever but you are all right now," Arnav said in a firm voice as Khushi sneezed and she rubbed her pinkish nose," How?"

"For God's sake Khushi, I'm not a doctor," Arnav said with the intention to slice up the tensed atmosphere but all he got from Khushi was an irritated look. Arnav watched her as she tried to sit, her temperature was gone and she was much better than before. Arnav forwarded her some pills with a glass of water," Take these, it's been prescribed by the doctor,"

Khushi widened her eyes," Doctor? What was the need of a doctor?"

Arnav could not believe it, she did not even know what had happened to her and she claims that there was no need of calling the doctor, he completely lost his cool," What was the need of the doctor? You were unconscious and you were burning, damn it! What were you thinking when you got drunk last night and then you danced in the rain?!"

Khushi lowered her head as a pinkish shade covered her cheeks, she had been really stupid...but it was not her mistake, she did not even know that it was alcohol, some idiot must have added it in her Pomegranate Mojito with extra crushed ice and mint leaves. Arnav sighed as he sat next to her on the bed in the hotel suite. Khushi looked at him and she bit her lips, he was wearing a pair of jeans and a black T-shirt, yet his simplicity added to his elegance. He started off in a calmer voice," Look, I'm sorry Khushi, but I really care for you and I was damn worried when you had fainted..."

Khushi melted at his words, his husky voice totally captivated her and his eyes were so enchanting, his genuine care for her warmed her heart," I'm sorry as well, you care for me and I acted like a total fool..." Khushi paused as she was unsure of what to say next. Arnav took her hand and kissed the top of it. Khushi felt butterflies in her stomach, she slightly shivered at their close proximity. Arnav urged her to look at him as she had lowered her head," Khushi, you know that..."

"I know but isn't it too early to term it as love?" Khushi questioned with a slight blush and Arnav stared at her intensely, he loved her and she had feelings for him too but she was confused as to what they were.

Arnav leaned towards Khushi who realised that she could not escape when her back collided against the headboard. Arnav lifted her face and whispered," I will answer your question in a few seconds.." Arnav met his lips with Khushi's who was stunned by the sudden proximity, her lips quivered but she responded and Arnav could not help smiling in between their kiss. He soon deepened the kiss and pulled her closer to him. Khushi parted from the kiss as she felt breathless after a while and Arnav just stared at her," Did that answer your question?"

Khushi gave him a shy smile and looked away. Arnav got up from the bed," Make sure you have your medicines and by the way, nice shirt you've got there,"

Khushi took a while to register his words and she finally looked down to find herself clad in HIS black shirt. She narrowed her eyes and held the duvet up to her chest. Arnav chuckled nervously as he was not sure to where all of this would lead to but he got his answers sooner than expected.

"Who changed my clothes?" Khushi asked firmly. Arnav looked around the whole room twice, confusing Khushi," What are you looking at, I asked you something."

Arnav playfully said," That's the point, there's only me in this room, so who else would have changed your clothes apart from me..and before you start blabbering, your clothes were completely drenched and I had to change them,"

Khushi got up from the bed tossing the quilt, not bothering about her current condition and she walked in his direction with a pillow in her hands. Arnav gulped, he did not want to be ambushed by an angry Khushi who has a pillow as a weapon.

Khushi closed the distance between them and asked in a high-pitched tone," So you changed my clothes?"

Arnav raised his hands up faking to surrender," But..my eyes were closed the whole time, I swear,"

Khushi started hitting him with the pillow," How dare you Mr Arnav Singh Raizada!"

After a while, the pillow fight turned to a tickling session where Khushi was caged by Arnav on the bed and he was tickling her to get even with her. "Please stop it," Khushi screamed in between her laughs.

Arnav then stopped after a few seconds and he stared at her amusingly before kissing her again and soon, things began to heat up. The light from the bed lamp was dimmed as Arnav shred off his clothes and Khushi's shirt was thrown on the floor...

Entry 5

HAUNTING EYES

he day before NEW YEAR (31st DEC)...

AT B-TECH COLLEGE...

While all the students are busy in decorating class rooms,Khushi was busy in practising for her dance performance.

The time is running like an express...The whole time Khushi was immersed in dancing...

All students completed decorating class rooms and arranging party stuff

All teachers are invited to the celebrations,but only few has attended.

The celebrations has began...

Arnav has recently completed his education and joined in his dad's business.He started learning business techniques.

His best friend named Hari is working in B-TECH college where Khushi is studying.

Arnav's friends arranged a party on ocassion of new year.Hari said he can't attend as he was too busy.

Arnav went to college where hari is working.

As whole college is too busy in celebrating new year celebrations,it got difficult for Arnav to find out where hari is there.

He tried to call hari but it was unreachable.As no other option is left,Arnav has started searching hari in every classroom at the same time he's trying to contact hari.

Arnav is searching at every floor...Now he's at 3rd floor...

He is passing by Room 301...He halted when his gaze struck with a beautiful girl standing in a pose facing towards entrance closing her eyes and praying.

A song started playing...That girl started dancing according to the rythm.

Arnav didn't get chance to watch her dance in front view as he's outside classroom standing at entrance behing the girl dancing

Nazar Jo Teri Laagi Main Deewani Ho Gayi

[Since my gaze has gotten struck with Yours, I've become crazy]

Deewani, Haan Deewani, Deewani Ho Gayi

[I've become crazy, I've become crazy]

Mashoor Mere Ishq Ki Kahaani Ho Gayi

[The tale of my love has become famous]

Jo Jag Ne Na Maani Toh Maine Bhi Thaani

[The world didn't believe in me, so I took this resolve]

Kahaan Thi Main Dekho Kahaan Chali Aayi...

[I was someplace earlier, now look where I've reached (being crazy in love)]

Kehte Hain Yeh Deewani Mastani Ho Gayi

Arnav is still watching that girl's dance performance...as his legs are not willing to leave that place.

Now that girl is spinning round fastly...Suddenly she tripped and was about to fall but two strong arms stopped her from touching the ground.

That girl closed her eyes...and was surprised as she didn't fell...

She slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze directly met Arnav's eyes...They both were staring into each others eyes...

All students started screaming "OoO"

For which Arnav got conscious.He made that girl stand straight.

Arnav:"R u fine?"he asked.

Khushi:"Yeah...Thank you"she said and smiled.

"Khushi...Are you fine?" a girl stromed towards Khushi and asked with concern.

"Khushi..."such a nice name...Arnav thought.

"Ha rani...I'm fine...Don't worry"Khushi said.

Khushi turned towards Arnav and was about to ask something but was shocked as she didn't find him.

Arnav went out of room when he heard hari's voice outside the room.He met hari and convienced him to join the party.

The celebrations are completed...

All students returned to their houses.

Rani:"Khushi...Shall I say something?"

Khushi nodded said "ok"

Rani:"That boy is looking handsome na..."

Khushi:"What do u mean that boy? There are many boys in our class.Whom are you refering to?"

Rani:"Arey...not our class boys...That boy who saved you while you were about to fall"

At that moment Khushi remembered how that unknown person held her and how they shared eyelock...His eyes are clearly visible for Khushi in her dreams.

Rani jerked Khushi.."where r u lost madam?"

Khushi:"Nothing...What r u saying about?"

Rani:"Uffho...U don't remember? I was saying that boy is looking handsome na..."

Khushi:"That boy...I don't exactly remember his face"she lied as she knows the teasing treatment she would get if she says yes.

Rani:"Don't lie Khushi...I know that u won't easily forget anyone"

Khushi:"I'm not lying...Now leave that topic and say about tomorrow's plans"she succssfully diverted the topic.

Arnav reached his home...He got freshen up and started spending time with his family...

Khushi too spending time with her family.

5 min more left for new year...

All arrangements are done at home's...

The clock struck at 12:00...

"Happy New Year..."All screamed.

Khushi was about to blow off candles...Before that she closed her eyes to make a wish.

Same goes with Arnav...He too closed his eyes to make a wish.

Both minds could only remember the eyes they saw when they shared eyelock.They opened their eyes and blowed out candles.

Years are passing away but both couldn't forget each others eyes...

Every year day before new year they used to remember that incident and laugh thinking about it...and wished to meet eachother and know about eachother.

But they didn't get chance to try to find out as they both got busy with their lifes...

Khushi completed her B-TECH and was selected for a job at campus interview.

First day at Office...

Khushi reached office within time and submitted her appointment letter.She met manager and collected details about what to do.

He left her free as that was first day for Khushi.Khushi mingled with other staff.She was happy seeing rani there.She too got job at same place.

Khushi was happy with her life...But only one thing is bothering her..."Those Haunting Eyes"

She couldn't forget those eyes...she forgot his face but those eyes are haunting her from the day her eyes met with his eyes.

One day all were busy in making arrangements for welcoming their new boss who recently took all responsibilities of his dad's business.

All were eagerly waiting for new boss arrival.That day Khushi went to temple as it was some special day,she kept fasting...

She reached office late...

Khushi:"Rani did new boss arrive?"

Rani:"Ha...I didn't get clear visible due to much crowd..."

"Hey boquet is nice...Did u bring this for our new boss?"

Khushi:"Thanks...and yeah...I thought it would be nice if we greet...so..."

Manager called Khushi...

"Why are u late Khushi?"he asked seriously.

Khushi:"Sorry sir..I went to temple so..."

Manager:"Don't repeat this next time."

Khushi:"Ok sir"

Manager:"Khushi our new boss wants to meet you"

Khushi:"But why sir?"

Manager:"Don't panic.I said about your talent and well performance.He said he wants to meet you once"

Khushi:"Oh...Ok sir"she said and left.

Arnav in his cabin was thinking about the girl whom manager is praising.

"Her name is coinciding with that girl name...Khushi..."

"Is she the same girl I saw at college?"he thought.

"Now it can't be her...There would be many girls with that name...I shouldn't be thinking like this"he thought.

"But I don't understand one thing...after these many years that too without seeing or meeting her,how could I remember her ? Her name...eyes..."

"Those eyes...every night they are haunting me..."

His thoughts got vanished when he heard a knock of door.

"Yes come in..."he said.

Khushi entered into cabin.

Arnav saw that girl and stood in amusement..."I can't believe this"he murmured.

Khushi got confused with his act.

Arnav:"Khushi..."he called softly.

"Khushi...Till today I didn't feel my name this much sweet but when he's calling it's like tasting Dairymilk silk ..."she thought.

Khushi:"Sir...This is for you"she said while extending her hands revealing red roses boquet.

Arnav:"oh...Thankyou..."he said looking directly into her eyes.She too looked at his eyes while suddenly something got striked in her brain.

"These eyes..."she remembered that boy eyes and examined her boss eyes.To her utter shock they both are same.

Now she understood why he acted strangely when he saw her.But somewhere in her heart there is doubt that "Does he remember me?"

Same doubt arose in Arnav's heart...

Again both looked into each other's eyes and shared a eyelock.

Arnav is lost in Khushi's beauty...He is in a semi conscious state...He is nearing towards Khushi...

Radhs is lost in Arnav's eyes...Actually both are lost in a magical world...

Radhs backened while Arnav is nearing...Khushi stopped when she got collided with glass wall.

Arnav untied curtain ropes...

Some unknown feelings brew in both of them...Silence surrounded them...Only their heart beats are audible...

They both were hesitating to start conversation...but their eyes has converesed a lot...many things which they wanted to ask,talk...

Finally silence broke out when Arnav started to talk...

Arnav:"So Khushi from which college are you?"he asked.

He know that she's same Khushi whom he couldn't forget from time he saw her but wanted to confirm.

He is just mere inches away from her...

Khushi said the college name while Arnav smrinked listening her college name.

Arnav:"Do you want to ask me anything?"

Khushi:"Why did you leave suddenly that day while I was about to talk"she said in semiconscious state.

"oh no...how can I say that?"she thought while covering her mouth.

Arnav:"So...u remember me"

Khushi:" Actually no..."

Arnav:"Really?Then why did you ask me like that as if we met before"he asked raising his eyebrows.

Khushi is nodding both yes and no confusing Arnav.

Arnav moved khushi's hand which is placed on her lips..."Now tell me exactly didn't u really remember me?"

Khushi:"Your eyes..."

Arnav:"what?"

Khushi:"I remember only your eyes"

Arnav:"Hmmm"

Khushi:"And you remembered me...!!!"

Arnav:"Yeah...I remember you..."

Khushi:"I don't get this...we don't know each other..We just met once that too many years passed off...but still we remember each other"

Arnav:"your eyes...whenever I close my eyes I see yours"

Khushi:"Me too"

"Every night your eyes will be haunting me"

Arnav:"Me too...your eyes haunting me..."

"HAUNTING EYES" both exclaimed in unison.

Arnav:"Khushi...I have fallen head over heels in love with you the time I saw you first at college while dancing.At first I thought it was just Infatuation.But I was wrong"he said for which Khushi felt shy and her cheeks turned red.

Khushi:"I too felt it was attraction but I was wrong"

Khushi:"Hmm...Can I ask you something?"

Arnav:"Yeah"

Khushi:"May I know your name please?"

Khushi:"This was the thing I was about to ask but you got vanished."shesaid.

Arnav laughed...and said "ARNAV"

Khushi:"Arnav..."she said softly.

Arnav's heart skipped for a moment in a pleasure hearing his name being spoken by the girl he loved by his heart...that too sofly sweetly...

Arnav took out a bunch of red roses from the boquet Khushi bought.

He sat down on one knee and extended his hand full of roses to Khushi.

"I LOVE YOU KHUSHI...DO YOU LOVE ME?"he proposed.

Khushi felt glad hearing his proposal...

She took roses from Arnav's hands...

"YES I LOVE YOU TOO ARNAV"she said and gave a big smile.

They both hugged each other with happiness.They could hear each others heart beat clearly.The frequency and rythm of their heart beats got one.

Arnav:"Khushi do you know one thing?"

Khushi:"Ha...that our souls has become one the day we both shared an eyelock..."

Arnav:"I felt like I know those eyes...There is some deep relation between us..."

Khushi:"Saath janmon ki bandhan hay humara"she said still hugging.

Arnav planted soft kisses on Khushi's cheeks...neck...and he stopped looking at her red lips...

he stared into her eyes.She understood the desire raising in Arnav's eyes.She closed her eyes feeling shy and accepting his desire to get fulfilled.

He gently kisses Khushi's lips...It slowly turned into a passionate kiss.

They have talked with their parents about their love.

Soon their marriage day was fixed.It was on same day they both first met before few years.

Day before NEW YEAR arrived...

Arnav and Khushi got married grandly.

After getting married and taking blessings they both went to Khushi's college.The place where they both first met.

They went to Room No:301 .

"TADA SURPRISE...!!!" whole gang exclaimed.

Khushi's friends arranged secret surprise for Khushi.They knew that the newly married couple would come there.

They have celebrated new year function with Khushi's gang.

Arnav:"Khushi...Tell me what u want as a new year gift from me?"

Khushi:"You are the best gift I got for this new year for me Arnav...Other than you I don't want anything"she said for which whole gang along Arnav melted.

Rani:"Jijaji...ask Khushi which gift u want"

Khushi:"I'm a big gift for him...He won't ask any other gift...Yes na"she asked staring at Arnav.

All r waiting for respone...

Arnav:"No Khushi...I agree u r awesome gift I got but I want other gift too from u..."

Khushi:"Ok...what's that?"

Arnav:"Dance to the song which you performed the day we met"

All the gang screamed "OoO"and whistled.

Arnav:"Don't worry this time you won't get tripped..."he said while winking.

The song started playing...

Nabhatunni Aali Apsara (x2)

[A female spirit from heaven has landed on Earth]

Ashi Sundara Saaj Sajapuna

[She has come decked with precious ornaments ]

Aali Aali Aali, Aali Ho Aali

[She has come ]

Kesamadhi Maadla Gajra

[She has a flower garland decorated in her hair]

Lokachya Najara, Theedlya Tichyavar...

[Everyone's gaze is stuck on her]

Aali Aali Aali... Hey... Aha...

[She has come]

Duniya Chi Pyaari Tu

[She is the beloved one of all ]

Aga Naari Harni Ga

[She is gorgeous like a deer ]

Aga Raani Sundara Ha Ha Haa...

[She is a beauty queen]

Aali Ho Aali, Aali Ho Aali, Ho... Aali Ho Aali...

[She has come]

Nazar jo teri laagi main deewani ho gayi
Deewani haan deewani, deewani ho gayi
Mash'hoor mere ishq ki kahaani ho gayi
Jo jag ne na maani toh maine bhi thaani
Kahaan thi main dekho kahaan chali aayi..
Kehte hain ye deewani mastani ho gayi

When you saw me I fell in love
Fell in love yes, I fell in love
The story of my ishq got famous
What the world didn't admit so I've also decided
Where was I and where did I reach
They say this crazy girl got dear

Mash'hoor mere ishq ki ye kahani ho gayi
Jo jag ne na maani toh maine bhi thaani
Kahaan thi main dekho kahaan chali aayi..
Kehte hain ye deewani mastani ho gayi
Deewani haan deewani, deewani ho gayi

This story of my love got famous
What the world didn't admit so I've also decided
Where was I and where did I reach
They say this crazy girl got dear
They say this crazy girl got dear

Zakham aisa tune lagaya
Deewani, deewani, deewani, deewani ho gayi
Marham aisa tune lagaya
Ruhaani, ruhaani, ruhaani, ruhaani ho gayi
Pehchaan mere ishq ki ab toh
Pehchaan mere ishq ki ab toh
Rawaani, rawaani, rawaani, rawaani ho gayi

You hurt me in a way that
I fell, fell, fell, fell in love
You did salve me in a way that
I got spiritual, spiritual, spiritual
At least now try to identify my love
At least now try to identify my love
I got flow of waves

Ho.. mash'hoor mere ishq ki kahani ho gayi
Kehte hai yeh deewani, mastani ho gayi
Haan deewani, haan deewani, deewani ho gayi
Mash'hoor mere ishq ki kahani ho gayi
Jo jag ne na maani toh maine bhi thaani
Kahaan thi main dekho kahaan chali aayi

Kehte hain ye deewani, mastani ho gayi
Deewani haan deewani, deewani ho gayi


Sab noor noor sa bikhra hai
Ek tu hi khayalon mein utra hai
Bas jhoom jhoom jhoom jhoom jaata hai dil
Tu mastani hai..
Tu deewani hai..
Paakeza hasti hain teri tu noorani hai..

Everything is spread out like light
Only you I dream about
This heart just begins to dance
You are so dear
You are so dear
Paakeza laughs you're your noorani
(Noorani - a derivative of Arabic noor light'.)

Sab noor noor sa bikhra hai
Ek tu hi khayaalon mein utra hai

Everything is spread like light

Only you I dream about

Arnav:"Sometimes EVEN IF WE R BOTHERED WITH HAUNTING EYES...IT'LL BE FOR GOOD ONLY"

Khushi:"These HAUNTING EYES united us today .If they won't, we couldn't have remember each other...Our LOVE STORY would have remained like an Uncompleted LOVE Story"

...

Entry 6

In Lakshaya Dance Academy

A girl enters going here searching for her registration in the academy every looks at her, the way how she is trying to communicate to people ,telling them about her weakness , she was rejected by the Academy manager cause of her illness of being deaf A boys sees her crying but he ignores her tears and distracted his mind by training other's for dance , the boy is none other than Saraswatichandra Vyas (Saras) Lakshaya Dance Academy leader .And the girl is none other than Juhi

The Next day

Saras was called to a small event and Saras was the cheif guest ,he various performances and suddenly he sees Juhi the girl who he seen rejected from the academy was pleading the event manager to make her perform on the stage to show her talent !! Saras made a sign and the event manager followed his sign which he was trying to say let her inside and the event manager let her in she got ready and came on the dance floor , she put on her ghoongaro and then touched the floor of the stage and asked God to be with her she then begins dancing on the song Bhare Mohe Naina.. her rythm , her style , her body postures , On the correct beats her expressions..Saras was thinking in his mind I have seen many dancers who don't follow beats but this girl is truly amazing ,I don't know why did our academy rejected such a priceless and talented dance performer ,if she enters our academy she will become famous I need to why she is rejected , if I so amazed and approve her what lacks in her that our academy manager rejected her ..After Juhi's performance she goes to dressing room to change

Juhi : Devi Maiya ..please make me get selected this time ...I don't know why is this world cruel who doesn't see the inner talents of a abnormal person are we also not humans ..(she weeps )Saras sees her praying to god and then he interupts in between..

Saras : Excuse me,hello ,Are you listening to me (after 5 minutes ) she opens her eyes and notices Saras standing looking at her disappointedly and he says Kabse tujhe bhoola raha hoon(From when I am trying to call you ) if you are praying then at least show a signal that give 2-4 minutes will talk to later but no response

Juhi (clears his misunderstanding and says ) : My name is Juhi (showing her sign language and saying ) I couldn't listen to you cause I am deaf that's my illness .. I am only understand what people say through lip sing (she smiles and wipes her tears )

Saras : By the way , I am Saraswatichandra Vyas you can call me Saras" (trying to show sign languages but it didn't happen as he is not user to it ) Juhi cuts of and says i can understand you by lip sing(she smiles ) Saras says "So that's your illness you were saying about .. a while ago,I had seen you yesterday in Lakshaya Academy for registeration but you were rejected cause of this illness ."

Juhi nods her head ,Saras cuts off and says " I am the leader of Lakshaya Dance Academy and I today I have seen your dance and I am truly amazed and I have selected you and its my yes."

Juhi replies "Yes,But in spite of knowing my illness .Saras says to her "Yes I have selected you ,but not on the basis of your illness,but I feel pity on you but on the basis of a talented dancer which I can see in you and it's my responsibility to let everyone know that Illness can't steal away a person's inner talents seeing his actions and his lip sing which he tried to communicate to her.She hugged him and said you are angel my life and Saras felt some attraction towards her that "Why do I feel so special when she hugged me? ".Saras breaks the hug making her embarrassed and conscious of hugging a stranger and he says to her "but you need to show me how to use the sign language " she smiles but she feels "Why do I feel so attracted towards him"

After some few days later

Saras replies "Juhi please try to show me how do you do your dance so perfectly without any flaw I wanna know how do you understand the beats " Juhi cuts off and says "it's easy and simple " she smiles with pleasure ,she plays a song and and then takes his hand and places on the walls and makes him feel the sensation of the beats ,the rhythm

Saras replies "Wow I didn't know beats can really make us groove I just love this its so nice " suddenly Juhi slips and falls and Saras catches and holds her with a tight grip and they both share a romantic eyelock

After some few months

Saras wants to speak his heart out to Juhi that he loves her a lot he starts prat icing how to propose her and he says to himself Dance practice is such a easy job for me but first time I am feeling so restless and not focusing on how to propose her , he takes a dumy and thinks Juhi as a dummy and tries to express his feelings in the meanwhile Juhi enters the auditorium for her dance rehearsal and sees Saras talking to himself she goes more closer to him and sees him speaking to a dummy and touches his shoulder and says "What are you speaking to the dummy ,are you practicing some dance steps with this girl " she laughs

Saras replies "Woh..Juhi ..I wanted to say " he bends down before her removes a rose out and says" Will you marry me Juhi " .Juhi is shocked suppressing her love in her heart she says to him "Move on Saras, you will get a better girl than me I am not of your type ,the difference between me and you is that you are a normal person ,who can hear where as I can't hear and I am deaf and how can a deaf person and a normal person fall in love "

Saras replies "Everything is fair in Love and War right.Love can happen between any person a true love doesn't see for any flaw in their partner, I love you through my heart and soul you captured me and my heart is all yours "

Juhi hesistates "I am not worth being your partner Saras" she weeps "and after the competition I am leaving the academy Saras and I am not gonna meet you again Saras as I going to New York forever.My marriage is fixed ,she tells a lie only to make him move on ,she leaves but he holds her and brings her towards her "No you cant leave me and go.You are mine and and only mine

" Juhi hesistates "Saras,stop it and leave me you are hurting me,leave my hand.I love that person whom i am getting married to.You cany stop me from loving someone else and getting married to him.Just leave me Saras".Saras leaves her and she runs and starts to cry in a corner for she said and bekng far away from Saras.

Saras thinks if her marriage is fixed then might be she has got her person who is like her type ,he feels disheartened

While driving back home he meets Juhi's mom "Hi Aunty says Saras" Juhi's mom smiles "Yes i know you are Saras,Juhi's trainer " Saras replies "Aunty I am very happy for Juhi (saying with a fake smile ) that she is getting married to the person who is of her type ,I mean illness who will accept her flaw without any problem I am happy she is moving to NY .

Juhi's Mom replies in justification "Saras beta,who said Juhi is getting married and New York, no dear ,till now Juhi didn't see any boy for herself , she always rejected every boy and kept saying that she loves only one boy but she only is sacred that weather he will accept her or not and she even said even if he accept her also she will not agree to get married. Dear I don't know who is that boy ,that she loves so madly but only cause of what society will say she is sacrificing her love.Saras beta hope you will make her understand"

Saras understands that he is only that boy and says to Juhi's mom "Yes Aunty tomorrow after the competition Juhi will automatically make you meet the person who she loves the most and will agree to get married to him ,his voice shows that he will surely make her realize her importance in his life .Juhi's mom smiles at him.

At the time of the competition

Backstage

Saras goes to meet Juhi while Juhi is busy combing her hair Saras catches her hand drags her to the wall and pining her against her the wall and says to her "Enough of being like this , you are hurting your self by hiding your love,I know you love me today what you will be going to achieve is only because of me ,but today what person i am is only because of you Juhi please accept our relationship ".Juhi is shocked seeing Saras telling the truth about the relationship making her realize what her importance in his life .

It was Juhi's turn she entered into the stage ,and started performing as it was a duet Saras too joined her in the dance on the song Teri Galliyan

He swirled her and then when he was doing free style she was dancing a few steps of classical steps on the stage and then he carried her swirled her around in the sky doing the beautiful steps she was just going on the beats making her feel his sensation and then they did the heart sign

she was lost dancing with him their dance was also making her realize how this competition was so important to her and he was the reason to make her enter to this competion ,their love moments as a flashback for Juhi and did the dance with full dedication and enthusiasm

Results came out and when the judges told the winners name Saras and Juhi ,she jumped with joy that joy he hugged Saras and then Saras hugged her back

They then get the trophy and then Juhi tells her mom that Saras is the guy she loves and her mom becomes happy and then Saras carries her turns her around showing their happiness he then kisses her entering into a passionate lip lock and rose petals falling upon them

Saras replies "So,Miss Juhi will you wanna be Mrs Saraswatichandra Vyas." Juhi blushes "Yes i want to be" he hugs and her and carries her towards the car and drives home along with her.And they have their engagement in their house

Entry 7

OS:Who are you? (SaMud)

Kumud's P.O.V:

I sat down that Friday evening with a cup of cappuccino in my hands. I was not feeling sleepy at the moment and I needed a dose of coffee to boost me up. I heard the most beautiful sound ever, that of the rain. I moved to a nearby window and I sat by the window sill, contemplating the rain. I kept my mug down and opened the window to get into contact with the showers of water. I smiled as I felt the rain...it was so soothing. After a couple of minutes, I left from that spot and went back in the living room. I positioned myself on a sofa and went back to reading a book. A movement caught my eyes, I saw a black hairy ball speeding across my living room and rushing to the corridor at the end of it. Oh shit! I left the window open.

I threw my book on the sofa and ran after the cat, I had no problems with cats, but Saras hated cats, I don't know why but I knew I had to get that cat out of the house before he saw it, otherwise, he would go nuts. Saras is my fiancee and we moved in together some weeks.We had met at a pub and since then, we had been meeting almost everyday and one day, he confessed that he loved me, I was shocked initially and I did not say anything. I did not know him well but soon, I realised that we were more than friends and I decided to give a chance. After I admitted my love for him, he proposed to me and that's when he asked me to move in his house. I hesitated but he convinced me . I don't know how he does that, I find myself to be agreeing with all his opinions no matter what they are, I may be opposing them but I soon find myself to be giving the thumps up...might be his charm.

I saw the cat scratching its claws on a wall, right below a photo frame. I tried to catch the cat, but I lost my balance and collided against the wall...the impact was so hard that I thought at one instance that my ribs were broken, moreover an enormous vase had knocked against the wall and it shattered into tiny pieces. The cat was now beside me, scratching on the wall. I wondered why the cat was behaving in such a way, I heard a faint creaking sound, I looked behind me and I noticed that the photo frame was slightly tilted and I noticed a shining thing behind it I removed the photo frame from the wall and to my surprise, I found a door knob. This was crazy! What the hell was a hidden door doing in this house? I knew that the best way to get my answers was to try and see what lied behind the door. Saras was not in sight yet, the noise from the vase, was definitely loud, he must still be showering and it would be hard for him to hear as the bathroom was soundproof...well, don't judge us. Saras would be mad at me for wrecking havoc in his house but I succeeded in opening the door after a few attempts and I kicked it open.

...

The cat ran away and got out in the same way it got inside. I was too stunned to say anything, I felt that I forgot to breathe. At the same time I heard footsteps nearing and I felt that my feet were glued to the floor, I could not move. What was behind the door, made me choke. There was a room which was covered in cobwebs, and in the middle of it, there was a piano, a very old piano. Apart from that, there was a wooden furniture with multiple drawers. What shook me the most was that beside the piano, I could see a human body, the person was wrapped in plastic bubble wrap, and the legs were sticking out of it. I felt a wave of nausea, I felt that I would pass out and for a second, I thought I nearly did but then he prevented me from hitting the ground. I got up and stared at him, he looked shocked as well but anger was visible in his eyes. His hands were still around my waist but I pushed him away," Saras, what is all this?"

He did not answer to my question, instead, he moved towards me," Kumud, calm down, "

At that moment, I did not know what to do, I was afraid, of course, I saw a corpse in his house and he is telling me to calm down...now that I think of it, I made a huge mistake of moving in with a person I hardly know. He tried to reach for my hands but I backed away," Kumud, don't be stupid, just calm down..."

I looked at him as a few tears made their way out of eyes and I asked him with a wobbly voice," Who are you?"

Entry 10

Os: My Dream Girl

Like every man , he also dreams about his dream girl who will be perfect for him and who will accept him and his disability problem which is his handicap and will love him and will support him and will be with him till death despite he is a handicap person.. The person is Arnav Singh Raizada..a handsome guy who was a student in royal college...he was brilliant in his studies he belonged from a poor and middle class family, he lived with his mom and his Di Anjali in Mauritius, his dad died when he was 12 years old. His mother started to work from that day so that she can give her children Arnav and Anjali a good education.. But Anjali leave her studies as she wanted Arnav to complete his studies so he can get a good life and she wanted to cure Arnav by an operation of his legs so she started to give tuitions to some children in the village so that she can get money for the operation. In the college there were some boys who didn't like Arnav as he can't play football like them as he can't walk properly and often they mocked at him as he has no friends and a girlfriend like them but he always kept calm and smiling... But one day he was sitting on the bench in the yard of the college..he looked at the sky and said with a painful voice... "God, there is no one for me in this world??" "Why god..why?? Why you sent me in this world where is no love at all" "Nobody loves me because I am a handicapped person.." (he says looking at the sky with tears...) Suddenly it started raining,he got up with the help of his stick support (he walks with a help of a stick) and made his way towards the class as the break time is finished, while walking he was lost in some thoughts... Suddenly he collided with a rock and was going to fell down when a pair of hand stopped him from falling...he turned at the person and saw a girl..a simple and beautiful girl,for sometime he lost in her beauty. Arnav looked at the face of those soft hands that were placed on him, he fixed this face he forgot his pain, he thought only at this beauty, something he has never seen in his life, a dazzling smile, eyes shining with their expressive .. this girl grabbed Arnav arm and said... Girl : Are you okay? Are you hurt somewhere? Arnav: Huh no! no (with a grateful smile) thank you for your help. Girl: You are welcome.. The girl noticed that the boy was with a stick support and realised he is Handicap. she felt very sorry for him she wanted to know why he is like that and what have happened to him in his life, but she did not dare ask him as she didn't want hurting him. and she felt like she wanted to do something for him.. Girl : Can I do anything for you?? Arnav : No thank you .. I can manage now... Girl: Very good !! if you need something don't hesitate to tell me..(Arnav smiles to the girl he sees behind this beauty there is a sweet girl with a very big heart and he answers yes with a gesture of the head.) Girl: Can I sit next to you?? Arnav: Of course (he said satisfied,the girl sits and introduces herself) Girl: I'm Khushi...pleased to meet you.. Arnav: I'm too pleased to meet you my name is Arnav. Khushi: You are new here? can i be your friend?? Arnav: I don't have many friends because of my handicap.. I'll be very happy to be your friend.

Arnav's words touch the depths of Khushi she don't want be his friend just because he is handicap, she wants to be his friend because she found in him a sincere boy and loving life, Arnav also accept the friendship of khushi because he too found in her a sincere girl.

While Arnav and Khushi were sitting next to each other to do better understanding, a young boy came along and told Khushi. Boy: What are you doing here Khushi?? Khushi: Arre Samrat tum.. As you see I'm talking with my friend.. Samrat: I see you have not take time and you have done a new friendship?? Khushi: Haan, as you see, I present you my friend Arnav. Samrat: I don't need you to present me your friend !! and I don't understand how you can waste your time with a handicap?(Khushi gets upset she gets up from her seat and responds to him) Khushi: How can you talk like that of my friend!! and don't tell me how I choose my friends...(Samrat got angry and grabbed Khushi's arm strongly, he pulled her with a force) Samrat: You come with me.. I will not allow you to talk to anyone.. Arnav: It's does not matter Khushi, go with him. Khushi looked at Arnav, she knew he was sad and she can feel his pain, after a minute she replied him. Khushi: Nahi I don't want to go with him, I will stay here with you.. Arnav: I can bring problems for you Khushi and I don't want that.. (he said with a sad voice) forget that we met, and go with your friend. Khushi (to Arnav): Nahi Arnav he is not my friend. he was my friend but not now aur Samrat tum please go away from here, if not, I will make you a disgrace here and who are you to tell me what I have to do? Samrat(laughed): You will regret Khushi, you will see when you will be forced to take this thing with you everywhere. Khushi: I am already regretting that I know a person like you and you was my friend...but you know what..you don't deserve to be my friend and please leave from here and yes one thing, please don't interfere in my life warna mujhse bhura koi nahi hoga. Samrat went from there while Arnav looked at Khushi with admiration and asked.. Arnav: Why did you do that Khushi! Kyun?? because of me, you just lost a friend..kyun kiya aisa?? Khushi: He is not a friend, I am ashamed to say that I know someone like him. Arnav: can I ask you a question?? Khushi: Yes,of course we are friends now.. Arnav: He is your boyfriend? Khushi: He was my boyfriend but it was a very long time.. when I saw how he was.. I broke up with him, he was not supportive and each time when he see me chatting with a boy he goes crazy. Arnav: Because I am handicapped and he does not want you to talk to me?? Khushi: No don't think like that Arnav, I have told you he do that with everyone... Arnav: Aur tum, it does not bother you to be friend with a handicapped?? Khushi: we all have a handicap in life, you.. if you cannot move your feet then Samrat also he cannot move his brain... Arnav looked at Khushi with a smile.. she gave him back a taste to life he found that in this world it can have noble people also.. He satisfied with his relationship with her and the two became very good friends in the world.

The relationship of Arnav and Khushi became very strong, they were very good friends now, they were together all the time in college. Khushi did not pay attention to other friends who tell her that she is wasting her time with him, but she started enjoying her life by staying with a person who does not move and she broke relationship with her friends who laugh on Arnav except her friend Shreya.. But Arnav was sad for her and one day he told her. Arnav: Khushi because of me you lost all your friends, I think we will not meet and talk from now and like this you can get your friends back... Khushi: I don't want to get them back even if we will never be friends like now we are... I will never talk to them... Arnav: Khushi you can't have fun with me because by staying me, you do nothing all day we just sitting to watch each other... khushi: We don't only look Arnav, we talk also and with you I learned more things than going to waste my time with them... Arnav: One day you will get tired of all this... Khushi: Why are you talking like that Arnav?? why you are desperate of life, your life is not only your feet, you have many other values and who knows maybe one day you will walk.. Arnav: It is a dream Khushi and i will always stay like this , I will never walk again, because I am like this since birth.. Khushi: If it does not bother you, can you tell me how this happened to you??

Arnav looked at her and started to narrate his childhood's life to her. Flashback Starts...

Arnav's mother was pregnant with her last month, her husband was a very hard man, he was an alcoholic, and on top of that, he stroke her a lot, even being pregnant, he is not preoccupied her health, and that of the baby that she carried, she has received many shocks. the day of the birth, she gave life to a nice little boy, but who was born with complications, after some months, the doctor told his mother that his son cannot walk... Arnav grew up with this handicap.. when he was small he did not worry much except that the fact he can not play with other children, he grew up and became a teenager he returned to college and there meets only the hard heart.. no one wants to be his friend no one wants to come near him and that's what made him sad he was always alone in a corner with his book in hand to watch another fun. Flashback Ends... Arnav told all his story to her and Khushi who was very affected by the sad story of Arnav, she looked at him with tears in her eyes, she got up from her seat and hugged him very strongly.. a strange sensation invaded Arnav this sweet body that introduced into his, he never felt that. The only body that has known all his life was that of his mother, he raised his arms and hugged her also his head was on her shoulders and also cried.. These arms have heated her.. Khushi realised now that she has a feeling of love for him and no pity, she didn't want these arms to leave her,she wanted to stay in this heat of a sincere love.

Khushi went home and talked to her father about Arnav and his problem, she asked her father to help him. She asked him for money to give it to the hospital, her father agreed and gave her money. ********** Next day..

Khushi went in the hospital,she met the doctor of Arnav and asked him to do his operation, she gave him money and asked him not to tell him before operation and the doctor accepted, the doctor calls Arnav mother. ******** Raizada house..

Here Anjali and her mother was cooking...when the telephone rang and Arnav mother picked up the call. Arnav's mom: Hello.. Doctor: Good morning ma'am, i'm the doctor of Arnav I call you to inform you that we can operate Arnav because someone has paid the fees. His mother was very happy and took Arnav at the hospital and the operation began, after some hours the operation ended with success in his room in the hospital. Arnav woke up slowly he opened his eyes and found next to him his mother and his Di Anjali, he asked his mother.

Arnav: Maa how did you find the money for my operation?? Mom: It is not me beta, who has paid but someone else I don't know. Arnav got worried and wanted to know who helped him. After sometime the doctor came to see him and Arnav asked him.. Arnav: Tell me doctor who paid for my operation?? Doctor: She is your friend Khushi, she came and she paid for everything. Arnav(shock): Khushi !! Arnav thought "but why she did it maybe she loves me". He was very happy but at the same time he refused this love because he was poor and didn't want Khushi to suffer with him as he wanted that she get a better life with someone else who can give her all the happiness of the world but not with him as he was poor, he love her too and confused about his feelings towards her but decided not to think about her.After some days Arnav discharged from the hospital, Khushi went to see him at home. Arnav(angrily): Why you did that Khushi?? Khushi: What I am doing!! Arnav: You paid the hospital for my operation but I did not ask you anything..toh phir kyun Khushi?? Khushi: You are my friend Arnav and it's my duty to help you. Arnav: I didn't need your help what do you think it is because you are rich you can do what you want??? Khushi: Why are you talking to me like this Arnav I saw that you need money for the operation and I thought to surprise you. Arnav: Your money I will give it to you. I will work and pay you back. Khushi(feeling disappointed): You disappoint me Arnav I don't think you would say that to me I love you Arnav and I wanted to help you, because I am in love with you... Arnav: Stay away from me Khushi I don't need your love. Khushi : What?? Arnav: Haan.. Khushi(with tears): I thought you also love me... Arnav(closed his eyes and with pain):I don't love you and I don't want to see your face. Khushi(with teary eyes): Very well if you don't want me then I will not be your friend too and don't talk to me in college.(she leaves from there)

Arnav thought " I am sorry khushi and I am really very sorry for hurting you like this but if I didn't do that... maybe you would continue to love me and I don't want to ruin your life with me" he said with tears.

Anjali was very happy for her chote because he walks now, he is like everyone now and she told him of the miracle and a help of Khushi. Anjali: Khushi is a very good girl chote, she helped us a lot, we must thank her.

Arnav didn't say anything and thought that he was unfair to Khushi. ************ At Night... Arnav was sleeping and started dreaming about someone and suddenly he woke up calling Khushi. Anjali was there, she heard him and asked him what happened and he told her what he has said to Khushi. Anjali got angry and she slapped him and told him.

Anjali: Are you crazy Arnav she wanted to help you and you tell her all that. Arnav (regretted and cried): I don't know why I told her all this I don't want her suffer with me and you know Di she lives in a better environment than this one... Anjali: You love her chote? Arnav: I don't know I love when she is with me and I miss her when she is not there. Anjali: Close your eyes Arnav and if it is the face of Khushi that you see it means that you are in love with her. Arnav closed his eyes and saw a beautiful house and in the house he saw Khushi in a beautiful red saree like married woman, she was walking towards someone and hug that person then the person broke the hug and looks at her that person is himself and he kissed her on her forehead.

Suddenly he opened his eyes and was shocked to see Khushi as his wife when he had closed his eyes. Anjali asked him. Anjali ; Kya hua chote?? Arnav(looked at Anjali with shock): Di... Anjali: Yes chote tell me kiska face dekha tumne? Arnav(with tears): Khushi... Anjali(smiles): That's mean you love her chote. Arnav(happily): Di I love her...(Anjali nods) Di I am so happy but Di I hurt her and I don't know if she will forgive me or not? Anjali: Chote woh tumse pyaar karti hai..she will forgive you because she loves you a lot. Arnav(smiles): I love her a lot Di. Di do you remember in childhood you told me that my dream girl will come in my life one day and will give me a lot happiness? Anjali: Haan chote, Khushi is your dream girl chote and she deserve it, go and confess your love to her and bring your dream girl in your life forever. Arnav: Yes Di. ********** Next Day... Arnav was happy that he will confess his love today, he went to college, everyone was shocked to see him normal but he didn't pay attention, his eyes were searching only Khushi but Khushi was not there. He asked her friend Shreya. Arnav: Shreya where is Khushi?? Shreya: Arnav she doesn't come today... Arnav(worriedly): But why?? Shreya: Because... Arnav:because what..tell me Shreya please.. Shreya;because she is leaving Mauritius forever today. Arnav(get shock) : What!!! Shreya : Yes Arnav... Arnav thought "No khushi you cant go..you can't leave me and go...I love you khushi,,,I am sorry." Immediately Arnav ran out from there for airport to stop Khushi.

Here Khushi was sad and was going in the taxi when the taxi broke down and stopped at a temple of Devi maiyaa so she went to pray inside and Arnav also was going but stopped at the same temple where Khushi is as the road was blocked because of traffic, he went inside and prayed. When they turned, both were shocked and was happy too. Khushi was very happy to see him normal and she was going to talk to him when she remembered his words. She wiped her tears and was going out when Arnav held her hand, stopped her and said. Arnav(with pain): Please don't go Khushi. Khushi(closed eyes): Let me go..Arnav. Arnav: I love you Khushi. I am sorry.. Khushi(shocked): But that day you said you don't love me.. Arnav(cupped her cheeks) : I am sorry khushi for hurting you on that day actually I was scared I thought if you marry me..you will ruin your life by staying with me as I am poor and I can't give you any happiness..but I am wrong because you came as an angel in my life and gave me a lot of happiness. (He goes on his knees and holds her hand) Arnav: Will you marry me khushi?? Will you give me the honour to be called as your husband? Will you give me the right to be the father of your future children?? Khushi smiled and nodded her head, Khushi hugged him in happiness and they both took blessing of god and returned from there. After three months they get married and on their wedding night, they make love and shared a beautiful and passionate night. *********** After One Year... Khushi got pregnant, Arnav was very happy and took care of Khushi during her pregnancy. After nine months Khushi gave birth to a beautiful daughter and they named her Abha. Arnav thanked Khushi for coming in his life and for giving him a beautiful daughter and like this finally Arnav got his dream girl in reality.

THE END...

Note : i dedicate this story to all the people and children who have a handicap like me and to convey my message that "God has also created life partners for them and i am sure when right time will come god will send him/her in our lives"

Entry 11

Tom and jerry

"No kushi! I can't give all my time to spend with you" arnav said sternly while kushi pouted.

"Arnav ji please, I really wish you to come there for shopping" she started emotionally blackmailing him and she knows she is doing good till now.

"Moreover I will happy and if I am happy, our baby will also be happy na..." oh god! She pushed the right button this time.

"No means no kushi" he concluded before taking his laptop while leaving the mansion.

Tears welled up on her beautiful face. Devimaya! Teach this laad governor a lesson!

***

"Kushi baby, how was your day today?" arnav asked while slipping his arms under her dress. They were now lying down at the bed and it is midnight now.

Kushi moved a little away from arnav and kept her head at corner of the bed avoiding him totally.

"Kushi...listen yaar I was really busy today and we are working on one of the most important projects so obviously I didn't have time to spare for you" arnav stated his problem while kushi kept mum.

He moved a little bit close to her making her suddenly get up from the bed and sit "DON'T TOUCH ME!... JUST DON'T!" her pregnancy hormones are at its peak.

"Calm down baby! I'm really sorry" he meant what he said, really!

"DON'T YOU DARE TALK TO ME" kushi shouted eyeing him accusingly.

"Mind your language kushi, no one talks to ASR as such" arnav warned her making her burst into a pool of tears.

"I'm not no one' to you, arnav ji" kushi said making arnav roll his eyes.

This has always been the case with them. Both are like cats and dogs/ tom and jerry from the college days itself. Everyone around them fears to even see them both together. Both are complete opposites and people thought they can't even be class mates.

But all forgot the law of Newton which suggests the laws of attraction between two opposite bodies'. It came as an electric shock to all their friends seeing arnav proposing kushi in the most romantic manner possible.

But you know, they are couple for namesake only. If anyone among them tries to be little good to the other, the disaster starts. But this disaster didn't stop arnav from making his lady love pregnant ;) .

There isn't a single day where they forget to fight but you should also notice that love becomes wider with each passing fight. Such is the case between arnav and kushi.

While arnav is a angry young man who gets easily pissed, kushi is a contrast with her 5^th standard stubbornness mentality still clinging her.

Now coming back to present, both are at fault. But don't say this to kushi guys, she will make a hell out of you.

"Oh! Come on kushi! You do not understand anything" arnav said looking at her while her mouth turned into a perfect O' shape.

"You do not UNDERSTAND anything Mr. Raizada" she threw a pillow on his side making him look at her angrily.

"Men usually do not understand anything about us. Be it anything, we should sacrifice and you will be in your all So cool' attitude. We should get up early in the morning to wake you up but you will just shrug it off saying that you don't have office today. Okay, leave that even when we are fasting for you, you will ask for your lunch and have you ever thought that about us?"

"What the-?" arnav said.

"Leave that arnav ji...what about the pregnancy part? Why do only women get pregnant? No men?" kushi didn't stop her rant but arnav kept his hand in her lips making her stop.

"Are you crazy?" arnav asked her though he knew she definitely is!

"Youuu..." kushi narrow eyed arnav making him curse some bad words for getting himself into trouble.

"Good night...peaceful dreams" said arnav while covering himself with a duvet.

***

The sunrays peeked inside the room, disturbing the cute couples in sleep. Yesterday was another hectic day with lot of drama and since it is a weekend, these two got a much needed breakthrough to relax. And this fight didn't seem serious because it is their usual thing to do so.

Kushi was the first one to get up. She opened her hazel eyes to greet with her hubby's ruffled hair. She smiled, admiring him before touching her lips with his forehead. She had really forgotten about their fight yesterday or rather doesn't wish to remember it.

She noticed arnav's facial muscles getting stiffen while sweat beards formed all around his face. Kushi frowned before keeping her hand on his forehead to check any temperature but there wasn't any.

"Arnav ji...get up" kushi mumbled against his ears making him get up with a thud.

" kushiii" arnav clutched kushi's waist while gripping her to himself. His arms were wrapped arounf her waist and they are in a hugging position.

"What happened Arnav ji? Is everything alright?" concerned marked all around her face.

"oh...I...I ..Me..actually.." arnav is finding for words to explain but can't able to do it. Kushi poured some water in a glass and gave him.

"Here take it..."

"Kushi..." he gripped her hand before continuing. "I am really sorry for what happened yesterday... I didn't mean to hurt you that way" arnav confessed making her look at him clueless-ly.

Suddenly kushi broke into a teasing smile before she snaked her arms around his shoulders while giving a peck in his cheeks.

"Arnav ji ...it's unlikely of you to ask sorry... tell me..tell me what has happened to you?" kushi asked with a glint in her eyes.

"Nothing...nothing at all ...just like that" arnav trailed off casually.

Kushi eyed him suspiciously before taking a towel and heading into the washroom.

***

"Arnav ji, come down soon! It's getting late and everybody must be waiting for us. It was a new year party and everyone was hell excited to take part in it .

"Just 10 minutes kushi...I'm almost ready..." kushi sighed...Who said women take all their time to get ready? It's actually men.

"Can we?" arnav said while snaking his hands around her's while kushi smiled.

***

The party was in full swing. Everyone was enjoying. Drinks were placed in the counters and some party animals are dancing like a maniac.

That's when arnav's car halted. Everybody's attention turned towards the couple who was in a full mood to rock the stage.

There were media reporters all around to catch a glimpse of this sizzling couple but arnav was too possessive of kushi to let her face them.

Arnav took kushi's hand for a dance while his eyes were glittering with full love. It was totally different from those days while he eyes her. It...it just looked different, very different.

She don't know what is wrong with him today. He is behaving abnormally from the morning.

"kushi" arnav called her making her look at him intensively. He took her hand and brought her to the terrace of the beautiful building.

"Arnav..." kushi tried calling him but he shushed her with his fingers.

"Listen to me kushi, today morning I came to know your burden kushi... I was such a jerk to behave like that with you but listen to me kushi, I love you to eternity and nobody can change it... ever" arnav said looking keenly at kushi's orbs while she stood there in awe...

"I love you too arnav...but what made you realize your mistake?" kushi asked seeing him becoming a bit uncomfortable.

"err...today I dreamt about me being pregnant and you torturing me" arnav confessed truly making kushi burst into a fit of giggles before arnav took her to a long passionate kiss!

Entry 12

ARSHI OS:CRUSHED BY MY CRUSH

Kushi's pov

I looked down towards my watch and saw the time that showed 4:00 pm and I thoughtit is time to go home. I started putting my books inside my bag and stood up to go , just then I realized I forgot to take my maths book back which I gave to him. I turned my head to ask my book back from him but he isn't there that's when I realized he should have gone to his sports classes.

Kush..kush...my friends called me breaking me from my thoughts. I quickly gave a small smile and said them to wait there at the school campus .again picking up my bag I went downstairs there I saw my friends are chatting like there is no tomorrow .wondering what they were talking I went towards them to ask the same.

On my way I saw niki , my friend who pulled me towards the main gate and whispered some things to the other girls who were presently gossiping. i asked what they were gossiping and they remained silent for sometime.i noticed niki blinked her eyes showing others that they can say what they were talking about.

Curiousity was building on my nerves, before I lost my coolness and I directly asked for the uncountableth time what they were talking about.thats when one of the girl responded me something which shook me to the core. They said my class mate..correction..my crush has a crush.i am totally drained and upset over this matter and I quickly masked my I-don't-care attitude and asked who is his crush in a not so casual tone.

I noticed some some twitching eyebrows and some confused glares making me confused over the question I asked. Then niki told me they themselves don't know.i asked them then why are you bothering' when I clearly know the answer for that..care to know the answer,it is because my whole freaking class has a crush on him...err...some boys too...

Have you found out whom I am referring to...yes you are correct its none other than arnav singh raizada.now we have found out that he has his own crush and it is going to envy the whole girls population of this class including me..anyways its already late and my mom will be waiting for me.

Arnav' pov

When I reached home I was greeted by my crazy family. I kept my shoes in the shoe rag and went inside my bedroom .it was a tiring day because of the basketball and football classes I attended .z

I kept my bag in the shelves and went to take take a cool shower as it is really humid today .after getting fresh I placed myself in the the couch and took out my bag to study as tomorrow is maths exam and I haven't touched a single chapter at all.

When I took my box I realized I took her maths book instead of mine and she took my maths book instead of hers.i would have returned the book to her now but I dint have her phone number or anything plus i don't know her number so without any way I opened her book to read her book which was at presently with me.

The contents which I saw made me to widen my eyes. there was several hearts with arrows pointing some name which was scratched very hardly with the pen so no one could see it.i wondered who it may be and thought of the boys who she will talk ,completely ignoring from the list.may be samrat...or...shekhar...or...some celebrity crush or something.

Whoever it may be but i dont like it.and i suddenly thought of my own self and shook my head in deniel.no arnav she sees you as her friend moreover you already have tooo much female followers so don't desire for her,I said to myself.my thoughts were broken by a call.

Which is from my friend,aadhav. without answering the call I thought if the heart arrow mark person may be aadhav as he talks to kushi more than I talk and he is way more friendly than me kushi and they are neighbours too.i was once again brought back to earth by the same ringing sound of my mobile.this time out of frustration I attended the call.

aadhav why are irritating me with your constant ringing man.i am not in the mood to speak with you so if there is anything,for gods sake please say what it is and cut the phone'

He don't know why lashed him with his words in the call.he don't know what came over him that he spoke like this to his close buddy.he just hopes that he didn't take this seriously.he calmed down his uneven heartbeats.

hear aadhav I was pissed off with something else.please don't take it to heart...ok...I am sorry'

dude what are you talking and why is kushi giving the phone to me'

What kushi is with him..he was little more raged.not that he has some crush on her but some protective feeling towards her.yes he is just protective towards her as at this time no girl will be going to some random boys house even if the boy is friend too.

what kushi is with you ...at this time...what happened?any problem?'

no dude kushi wants to talk to you but she doesn't have your mobile number plus you wont take calls from unknown number so she tried using my number but you have lashed her out'

oh im so sorry dude...now please give the phone to her'

Hello...I heard her sweet innocent voice and the next thing I heard was all that she gave her the book and my book is with her blah...blah...blah..

please don't forget to return my book tomorrow and please don't read any thing other than what it is given in the book with PRINTED letters...arnav...arnav are you there'

kushi your handwriting is also like the printed letters so I would love to read what you have written..

'he said chuckling aand thinking about the her reaction by now and he continued'by the way kushi I forgot to say that I really didn't got read the hearts contents except the heart'

**

Shit..he swore and thought about the conversation he had with kushi.when he finished saying things he heared a beep sound indicating that kushi has cut the call.

most probably she would have felt humiliated that he read her secret things...so what her friends would have also read it ...why is he not her friend or doesn't have the rights to have knowledge about her secrets.

Realizing that tomorrow is maths exam and he haven't touched a single chapter he rushed to his study desk and started learning but uff...he is not in the mood to concentrate on any thing so he shut closed his(kushis) maths book and went downstairs for dinner.

All have noticed that arnav wasn't talking during the whole dinner session and was in his own dream land thinking of something.he jerks suddenly realizing that his di has poured water all over him and he raised his head saw anjali laughing.

he got up without eating dinner and went inside the room..what say he dint even fought with anjali and now this is a news.

His family glared at eachother and finally glared at his bedroom and suddenly laughed as they know that arnav will not take this seriously...did I mention that his family is crazy.

**

She didn't even looked at me today.how dare she ignore me when she knows he don't like ignorance, he thought angrily.he tried talking to her but he didn't get any response for that so decided to talk to at evening.he went and sat on the the chair beside the canteen table.he waiting foe aadhav to accompany him and within few minutes he came and accompanied him.

They were talking about sports and gradually the topic shifted to girls and crushes and it went...it went and suddenly.

dude are you seeing someone?' arnav gulped his drink quickly and saw quizzically at aadhav.'what makes you think like that?'a shocking arnav asked.

oh so it was rumors'he muttered to himself and arnav heard it.'what rumor?'

Oh nothing...that was the answer given by him and all arnav gave was a serious gaze.and aadhv knows now he nee to answer him.

its nothing serious dude, u know there was a rumor among girls that you were having a secret crush'

what dude me seeing someone'arnav laughed out loud and suddenly turned serious and asked who said this and aadhav replied him that kushi asked him about it and he said that he will ask arnav and say whether he is seeing someone or not and that's when he realized that why kushi was not talking to him..maybe she was insecure or jealous.

he know that she likes him well if you asked how he knows that's because...

Flashback starts

he was suspicious about the way kushi talked about the reader thing so he again took out the reader and tried hard to find the name and suddenly he got remembered of some CBI based movie and just took his pencil and paper and turned the readers page where she has written and kept the rough paper above it and started shading and was shocked to see his name written on it.and he smiled and kept it aside and went for sleep

flashback ends

after school all were on the way to their home and kushi saw arnav from the corner of her eye and quickly turned her head as she noticed that he was seeing her.when they were on the gate she bidded all her friends bye and waited for her father to come and pick her.she saw that arnav didn't go home.

She saw that he was approaching her ,she kept chanting kushi don't talk to him...dont talk to him but cant help but smile at him and it was unexpected.her mother have always said her to keep smiling and she has practiced liked that so without her knowledge she grinned.

arnav came infront of her and looked surprised by the smile she gave him and thought that she may not took the the matter seriously.he also returned the smile and'come,we can sit in the bench till your father comes'

you are not going home'

no I will accompany you till your father comes'

no thanks arnav I will manage'

no you cannot and I will be there till your father comes,understand'

Kushi just nodded her head and both made their way to the bench.arnav bought a icecream for two and kushi was visibly seen happy.

I am sorry kushi I didn't mean to hurt you'

At first kushi was little awkward and then slightly nodded her head and looked at his eyes and asked its ok arnav...but..did you...uh..i mean did you read anything which I have written.damn this eyes,he cant even speak a single lie by seeing her so he turned his face and said

'no ...I didn't

In return kushi just gave a big smile and then suddenly the smile vanished arnav'

What kushi'

Actually arnav is it true what they were speaking'

Though arnav was aware of what she was asking he was acting to look like a puzzled boy. on seeing arnav puzzled kushi said

'that you having a crush'

oh thank god she finally asked.from yesterday she was thinking of a way to ask him and finding no way she went to aadhav's home in the name of the book exchange incident.but aadhav too was astounded and instead asked her the matter so she decided to ask arnav from the phone itself and she gave her mother a silly reason of book exchange . but when she was lashed out by him she was deeply moved.

She was angry on arnav for not saying a proper hello and to add fuel to it he said that he read her book so she cut the call and decided to avoid him as much as possible but alas!!!...nothing happened.

What are you kidding...fake laugh...'

no way I am not having any crush on our school girls other than ...arnav nagged and kushi asked other than'

No I won't say it loudly but will let her know'

how'

like this'

Saying this he gave her a red rose,the symbol of love.

...

THE END

Entry 14

My beloved

Ch 1

Present (Oct, 2015)

In MG Jail

Guilt is indeed a strong emotion. It is a negative evaluation of the self, one that stems from recognition of a wrong doing, willingness for retribution and the ability to take, or submit to reparative action.

Lord Rishikesh Singh Raizada sat alone in the prison of MG Jail of Delhi. It was the death anniversary of his wife and younger son whom he lost while they were trying to flee from police. Loss of his whole family broke the person he was once and after a period of 18 yrs 11 months, he finally confessed to his crimes and his appeal for death sentence was agreed was his guilt started eating him to the point that he chose death over living a life of extreme pain and remorse. It was least he could do to repent for his sins.

"U have a visitor," the jail-guard informed him. Rishikesh looked over his shoulder to see his attendant Nakul standing outside the prison with a straight face.

"Nakul," Rishikesh whispered. He never thought that one day he would be so pleased to see his servant whom he never acknowledged in his whole sinful life.

"I will not take much of ur left-over time...Tomorrow is ur last day in this world...And it would be wrong to those poor souls whom u mercilessly killed if u spend this night in peace...So, I have a gift for u," Nakul spat out. He came closer to the prison and threw a wedding card and a long scarf of a bride wear towards him.

"Look at it and remember ur sins over and over again...And u dare to close ur eyes for sleeping ,u son of a bitch," Nakul spat out again and rushed out , leaving Rishikesh in shock. He looked at the direction Nakul went away as tears rolled down his cheeks.

"I never slept after that day, Nakul...My son Arnav and my daughter Khushi haunts me and only death will free me from my cursed life," Rishikesh whispered as his lips trembled.

In Raizada estate (in the garden area)

Nakul was sitting in front of the graves of his children. One of the graves read In memory of a loving son and friend Arnav Singh Raizada and the other one read In the memory of loving friend and daughter Khushi Singh Raizada'. He was lighting the whole area with candles, but he was not alone. Vicky and some other graduates of London University of Business and Management were present, who used to study with Arnav Singh Raizada during his stay in London. Lavanya, Khushi Singh Raizada's only friend was also present to support Nakul Kaka, as popularly called by Arnav & Khushi's friends.

"Today, justice has been served after a long wait of 10 yrs...The one who destroyed Arnav and Khushi will be hanged till death...But still, the truth remains the Lave...We are never going to see the beautiful smile of Khushi...We are never going to see Arnav, a fierce and loyal friend and an amazing person who stood for every right thing and encouraged us to be truthful and honest with one's own feelings," Nakul said in his last speech as tears streamed down the cheeks of everyone. Lavanya (Lav) couldn't stop herself anymore and broke down completely. Vicky, her boyfriend rushed towards her and rubbed her back in condolence.

Far away, two souls watched them over. They too seemed to be in pain seeing the pain of their loved ones.

"Arnav," one of the souls whispered near his ear.

"They are in so much pain, Khushi" Arnav whispered back painfully.

"It will be soon over," Khushi whispered back, assuring him with her usual soft smile.

"Do u remember our moments?" Arnav asked her, facing her beautiful face. He caressed her cheeks, earning a soft moan. Even after death, he had that effect on her.

"I never forgot, my beloved," Khushi whispered and then hugged him in firm embrace. They both got lost in their love story that started 28 yrs ago in KM and sadly ended in the Lave mansion.

Flashback of Arnav and Khushi's soul started

Past (28 yrs ago) (1987-2015)

The Raizada royal family was the oldest and most prestigious royal families in India.They were the richest and most powerful family among all. The owner of the Raizada Empire "Rishikesh Singh Raizada" was known for his brutal and stubborn nature. Lady Guman Singh Raizada was the 2^nd wife of Lord Rishikesh Singh Raizada. He saw her in a party and instantly he decided to make her as his own. But there was one problem - she was married. So, he used all his power to break her marriage and then married her later. Lady Guman and her orphaned ex-husband Mohinder Handa , had a daughter together who was as fair as snow and her eyes were like deep ocean , full of mystery and puzzles. But Guman left her in care of her ex-husband and never cared to look back. When she married Rishikesh , he was already a father of 2 little boys "Arnav and Danny" from his 1^st wife Lady Saraswati Singh Raizada , who died while giving birth to Danny.She was never a good mother. Infact , under her care , she spoiled Danny , but luckily Arnav was saved from her bad influence.

The heir Arnav Singh Raizada was the most eligible bachelor of the country and every family wanted to get hold of him in the hope of getting him as their son-in-law, but he was just not interested. Unlike other rich royals, he was very loving, caring, warm, selfless, kind, soft-spoken, highly cultured and disciplined, but at the Lave time he was very stubborn and introvert. On the other hand, Danny Singh Raizada was cunning, fun-loving, reckless, irresponsible, manipulative and very selfish. He was exact replica of his step-mother Lady Guman Singh Raizada. It was needless to say that both the brothers were extremely good-looking and probably they inherited good-looks and charm from their father Lord Rishikesh Singh Raizada.

Although Arnav had every riches of the world, still he was a complete loner. He was never given that love which he always longed from his parents. As he was the heir of the Raizada estate and expected to take over the entire business after Rishikesh, he was sent to London for completing his studies with other royals when he was 14 yrs old. He was always treated as Raizada heir rather than their son. This made him cold & distant.

Set against tall cedar trees, Raizada castle looked majestic. It was set in 1000 acres of land in Delhi. While it was said to have been build 900 yrs ago , the mansion in the premises where Arnav Singh Raizada spent most of his time , was build in the late 18^thcentury.

In Raizada castle (study) (1987)

Rishikesh Singh Raizada was dealing with the affairs of his estate when a call disturbed him.

"Hello," Rishikesh answered after dismissing his staffs. He talked for a long 1 hour, sometimes arguing and then he gradually became silent.

"Whose call was that?" Guman asked him while entering with a servant, carrying their breakfast.

"Advocate of Mohinder Handa," Rishikesh replied twisting his lips.

"What does he want?" she asked in surprise.

"He is dead...His lawyer want to see me," he replied.

"And he has something to offer me," he said titling his head.

After Guman left her daughter Khushi Handa' with Mohinder Handa , he played the role of both Khushi's mother and father efficiently. They were happy in their small world. But their happiness was short-lived. A fire broke down in Mohinder's factory destroying every single thing. His house was also mortgaged to a money-lender for his business that completely ruined him. Gradually, it took a toll in his health and he died in a brain stroke. So, when 15 yrs old Khushi was waiting in front of her dead father, the advocate of Handa family called Rishikesh Singh Raizada. It was Mohinder's last wish that Rishikesh Singh Raizada adopt Khushi as there was no one who could look after his daughter other than Rishikesh Singh Raizada , his only closest relative. Initially, Rishikesh was reluctant, but later agreed as she was Guman's daughter. Soon within 2 days, Khushi Handa became Khushi Singh Raizada, the adopted daughter of Rishikesh Singh Raizada. He became her legal guardian.

June (1987)-June (1988)

(Khushi= 15 yrs old, Arnav=13 yrs old)

In Raizada castle (living room)

Arnav saw Khushi for the 1^st time when he was 13 yrs old. He remembered how she stepped inside their castle all scared and nervous. Her nervous eyes travelled every corner of the hall as the servants carried her luggage in her new room. Then her doe shaped eyes met his intense gaze and the world stopped for them. He saw her top to bottom and his heart screamed Barbie doll'. His heart told him that the beautiful creation in front of him was sent to earth only for him.

"Who is she dad?" Arnav asked softly.

"Ur sister," his dad replied & went away leaving him in a whirlpool of emotions - confusion, shock and anger. He didn't know why he felt betrayed by his parents at that particular moment. It might be because he couldn't digest the fact that she was his sister, not by blood, but by law.

"How could dad bring someone to their home and expect him to accept her as his sister?" he thought angrily and hurriedly packed his school bag and then rushed out giving a last glare to her indicating her u are not welcomed'. She lowered her eyes as tears rolled down her cheeks in helplessness and pain. How much she wished that his dad would run back to her and take her in his lap, kissing her tears away. She stood their alone. No one cared whether she was hungry or she was tired or not. Getting no other choice, she started roaming in hope to find someone in that huge castle. Soon she found Nakul kaka, the head attendant of Raizada family, in the kitchen who led her to her new room and also arranged her clothes & made soup for her. She was touched by his love and care and instantly they clicked. From that day onwards, she became the daughter that Nakul Kaka never had.

After some months (in Khushi's room)

"Kaka...Why there is no temple in this castle?," Khushi asked Nakul who was serving her breakfast.

"No one prays here except young master Arnav," he replied calmly.

"Why?" she asked him in surprise.

"Because they think they are superior to Almighty," Nakul replied.

"But it is not good...God will surely punish them," she pouted. Nakul looked at her sharply.

"I am not sure that God will punish them or not...But sometimes the sins of parents affect their children's lives...Hope Arnav never has to suffer for his parents' sins," Nakul mumbled.

"Don't worry...I will pray to God not to punish Arnav," Khushi said. Nakul smiled at her and caressed her head with love.

"She is indeed a pure soul...God bless u, my child," Nakul mumbled and left her to have her breakfast. But she was not hungry. She was eager to see the idol in Arnav's room. She had heard earlier from Nakul Kaka that it was an idol of Lord Krishna, made of pure gold. The crown on its head was of diamond and rubies. She wanted to see that idol for once and also wanted to fold her hands in front of it and offer the sweet dish prepared by her. She asked one of the servants about Arnav and they informed her that he was in the training ground.

"Where is his room?" she asked again.

"My lady, he lives separately in his mansion on the other side of the garden. Her face lit up instantly and she decided to go to his room in his absence and offer her praying secretly before he comes back. She went out of the castle and reached his mansion. She stood in front of the huge wooden door in confusion whether it would be safe to step inside the lion's den or not.

"The way he always showed his big eyes to me ...Will it be safe to go inside?" she thought. But her strong urge to offer morning prayers to God made her push the huge door and step inside the mansion. She froze seeing the decorations. She had heard that everything in the mansion was according to Arnav's taste. He don't like interference of others and even the architects and the interior decorators work according to his wish and never dare to mention their advice.

Inside Arnav's mansion

She admired the costly red sofas in the library. The walls held over 10,000 books in different languages and subjects. Her eyes popped out seeing the costly gadgets arranged neatly on the huge table at the centre of the room. She closed the door of the library and let out a deep sigh. Then she again started exploring the mansion and found an intricately carved oak staircase at one side of the saloon that led her to the 11 bedrooms on the 1^st floor. There were 50 bedrooms in the other two floors of the mansion, but only one was used. She peeked from a green door and saw a granite staircase that went down to the servant quarter. She turned and decided to find Arnav's room as soon as possible and leave for good.

Finally after a long 45 minutes of search, she found Arnav's lavish bedroom. It was huge, much bigger than her home. She observed each corner of his room with her shocked wide hazels. The furnitures of the room were priceless antique pieces, made of mahogany wood. There were smaller compartments for his trophies. The carpet was especially made under his strict guidance in the shape of a falcon- a symbol for freedom.The walls were covered in green French silk .The bed was so huge that at least 8 elephants could sleep there comfortably. The bedsheets were made of silk and she could bet that it was of best quality. She saw a small cozy garden in the balcony of the room. Then her eyes caught Arnav's training photos. She touched one of his close-up pic as her eyes feast upon his perfect features. Her finger travelled from his firm jaws to his sharp nose and then stopped near his eyes.

"Why is his eyes look so sad, Kanha?" she murmured. She couldn't understand that how someone blessed with such good fortunes could be sad.

She walked towards Arnav's cupboard and pushed the sliding door revealing his school uniforms, sports uniform, night dress, training costumes, party wears and many more of his outfits neatly hanged and some folded. Then she noticed another cupboard, beside the one she opened. She opened it too and became shocked to see only shoes.

"A shoe cabinet...that too so big," her eyes widened. There were at least 300 varieties of shoes and 150 varieties of sandals.

"He is weird...What's the need of so many shoes?" she pouted and closed the door. She turned her head to see an idol of Lord Krishna on the side table beside the king sized bed. She walked towards the idol and folded her hand whispering, "Kanha , I am really scared in this new place...They all are very weird and this place is sooo big that sometimes I lost my way to my room..."

"But I will be brave and try to adjust here as promised to Papa...He will be looking over me and I want to make him proud that his Gudiya is not a scared kitten , but a fighter," she sniffed as she wiped off her tears with the back of his hands. She heard some footsteps outside the bedroom.

"Papa, someone is coming , I need to go...But please take care in heaven and tell Kanha to send a friend to me...I don't want to be alone," she whispered and turned to leave , but stopped.

"Oh...I forgot...Nakul Kaka said something about God's punishment...Although I didn't get him , yet I want Arnav not to be punished...He is little arrogant , but Kaka says that he has a heart of gold...And if kaka says then it must be true," she said with confidence and immediately hid behind the curtains.

Arnav rushed inside his room and threw away his clothes and shoes in anger.

"What they think of themselves? I am a human...not a robot to train for 6 hrs continuously," Arnav screamed in anger and dropped his tired body on the bed carelessly. He closed his eyes as tears rolled down his cheeks. Sweat beads poured down his face as he took deep ragged breathes to calm his tensed nerves. He took a deep breath inhaling a lavender aroma in the air.

"Someone was here," he whispered as his lips stretched into a genuine smile. He sat up and felt something moving behind the curtains for a fraction of second. He walked towards it with slow steps and then in a swift movement pushed away the curtains revealing an embarrassed Khushi.

"What are u doing here?" Arnav asked her in amusement.

"I...I...came...to pray," she managed to say. Suddenly she felt intimidated in presence of his high persona. He caged her between his hands and said huskily, "U shouldn't have come here...No one is allowed to step inside my den...No one means not even my parents."She nodded her head vigorously and looked away feeling scared.

"Don't again come here...I will send an idol of Kanha to ur room," he whispered near her ear huskily, sending shivers down her spine. She didn't stop any longer and ran out of his mansion, promising herself never to go there in future.

The next 3 months passed in a blur. With time, Arnav realized that he was getting attracted to his step-sister Khushi. Although, they didn't share the Lave bloodline, yet he was in a fix as the relation they shared would never permit them to develop romantic feelings for each other. But, Fate was cruel and merciless. She had decided something else for those poor souls. More they tried to avoid each other's presence, more they were reminded of each other's existence. For instance, if lead opposite of Khushi in annual function drama became sick in the day of the show, then mam would have chosen Arnav to save their school's reputation by playing Khushi's love interest in the play. Again when Danny used to bully her and leave her crying, he used to scold Danny and punished him for his wrong deeds, earning respect in her eyes. Needless to say that gradually they became accustomed to each other and soon they learned about each other a lot. Nakul Kaka played a big part in reducing the awkwardness between them. He tried hard to make them friends. Initially, Arnav used to push her away when she tried to be friendly with him. But soon he became tired and accepted her friendship. With time, their friendship grew stronger and they became inseparable. They kept each other sane just by their presence in each other's lives. For Arnav, Khushi was a wonder girl. She had the ability to turn someone's life upside down. His life too changed when he realized that he had fallen head over heels with his adopted sister Khushi Singh Raizada' who was 2 yrs older than him.

July (1988)(Arnav= 14 yrs old , Khushi=16 yrs old)

Nakul Kaka entered Arnav's bedroom to find him curled into a ball inside the closet. His cheeks were wet due to constant crying & his hands were red with dried blood.

"What did u do to urself?" Nakul Kaka cried. He opened his fisted left hand & found a razor that was stuck to his palm. He gasped in fear.

"Did u just try to kill urself?" Nakul screamed in pain & anger. He removed the razor carefully & checked his wounds. He looked at Arnav's blank face painfully.

"What happened son?" Nakul asked him as he applied medicine to his wounds.

"Papa wants me to go to London for studying," Arnav whispered painfully. He didn't have to say anymore as his kaka understood that Arnav's sudden depression was due to the fear of living away from his best friend Khushi for 8 long years.

Khushi's reaction was scarier than Arnav. She locked herself in her room after a heated argument with Arnav. She begged him to stay, but Arnav was helpless and it resulted in confining herself back to her shell. She went on a hunger strike for days, but before leaving Arnav fed her with his own hands, promising her that he would keep in touch with her.

At the day of their departure, she ran in the terrace and saw him leaving for 8 long years. But in those 8 yrs, away from his Khushi, Arnav's love intensified more and more to the point of madness. But he didn't know that it was not only him, but also Khushi who realized her true feelings for her Arnav. Only the friendship of her new friend Lavanya who was originally a citizen of London, helped her to cope up with the painful separation, when Arnav was away from her , but for Arnav , only her memories and his hope to see her again was helping him to survive in abroad.

Ch 2

A leap

July (1996) (Arnav= 22 yrs old, Khushi=24 yrs old)

Arnav returned India and finally to his Khushi. He ran towards her and took her in his arms, kissing her tears away in front of the whole crowd in the airport. When they realized what they did, they separated immediately, blushing red.

"Sometimes I think, u guys can only see each other and everyone else just blurs away from ur vision," a voice alerted them. It was Arnav's younger brother, Danny Singh Raizada.

"Danny?" Arnav asked shocked.

"Hello brother," he tilted his head with a lopsided grin, but his eyes were fixed on Khushi who looked away feeling uncomfortable.

"Our sister has spent sleepless nights bro...She thinks that u are not taken proper care in London...Just make her understand that u were NOT ALONE...I bet girls took care of u," he winked while Arnav stared at Khushi who had a gloomy expression in her face.

"Something happened in my absence," Arnav thought in worry.

With passing days, Arnav understood that something was wrong between Khushi and Danny. Whenever, Danny was around, Khushi used to shrink back in fear or else made excuses to be around him. He tried to ask her the reason, but she used to dodge his questions. But it didn't affect their bond. Their love grew stronger, but at the Lave time it became next to impossible to hide their feelings not from each other, but also from others. Soon, it became a talk among high society parties. On the other side, Rishikesh Singh Raizada decided to throw a party in honour of introducing Arnav officially to the business world. As usual, he didn't ask Arnav and just ordered him to get ready for the grand party next month.

"Dad, is the party necessary...Can we not skip it?" Arnav asked his father. He never liked crowds and most importantly his dad's business parties where his every guests were money-minded and insensitive. Rishikesh narrowed his eyes on his son.

"Actually, I don't like parties...So, I was thinking..." Arnav said lowering his head.

"I don't like poor, dirty beggers in the street...But I don't have a choice...They will remain in the streets and die one day on the Lave streets...We don't like many things, but we have to do it anyway...This party is not just a celebration for announcing my heir to the world...It is a way of making powerful contacts, getting to know more rich and powerful people..." Rishikesh said, shutting Arnav's mouth.

August (1996)

In the party night (saloon of the castle)

The most awaited party which the Raizadas arranged for announcing Arnav as Raizada heir proved to be a disaster. As soon as Arnav left the party, making excuses, Danny went towards Khushi. She was on phone with Arnav.

"Arnav...Where did u go? See, I am bored," Khushi pouted her lips. Danny snatched the mobile from her hands and switched it off.

"What the hell?" Khushi fumed.

"U should sometimes give him a rest, Princess," Danny smirked at her.

"Don't call me princess...It is only Arnav's right," Khushi hissed in anger.

"Oookkkaaayyy," Danny held up his hands.

"Give me back my cell," Khushi hissed again. But Danny behaved as if he didn't hear her.

"Do u know ur closeness with bro is making tongues wag?" Danny asked, smirking at her.

"Tongues wag, anyway...U don't have to think about it," she gritted her teeth and ran upstairs leaving the party hall. But Danny was not in his senses. The alcohol intoxicated him to such an extent that he lost his mind. He followed Khushi to her room. When she stepped inside and turned to close the door, he pushed her hard and entered her room forcibly, closing the door behind him. Inside the closed walls, only Khushi's begging and screaming could be heard which didn't reach the saloon where party was being held.

In the mansion

Arnav was in his mansion. He was drinking continuously without a stop.

"Today , Khushi was looking like an angel...I was so close to losing my control in front of her...What if somebody noticed and read my feelings for her in my eyes? No...never...I can never taint her image...No one will dare to say anything against me, but she will be the easy target of this high society that will put her in a world of shame and misery," he thought and again drank. His last encounter with Lavanya, Arnav's ex-girlfriend in the initial years of his stay in London, was a constant reminder to him that people were noticing his closeness with Khushi.

Flashback in

Lavanya's mansion

"Khushi...Khushi, stop...," Lavanya, Khushi's best friend smiled at her.

"What are u doing? U are supposed to catch me," Khushi pouted.

"I can't run anymore," Lavanya panted heavily.

"C'mon...We have just started...Catch me...pleaseee...," Khushi blinked her eyelashes, making a puppy dog face. Lavanya shook her head and said, "I wonder how Arnav manages to bear ur tantrums...I mean he has anger issues, but for u he becomes a completely different person."

"It is because I am his Princess...Now, come and catch me," she giggled and turned only to collide with Arnav.

"Easy sugar...U will get hurt," Arnav said in concern, holding her waist to stop her from falling down.

"Oh Arnav...I am not a delicate doll that will get hurt just by running," Khushi pouted as she straightened herself.

"But for me, u are...So, be careful...please...for me," Arnav cupped her face. She nodded her head and then again started running, hoping that Lavanya would follow her.

"Sometimes I wonder who is elder - U or her?" Lavanya asked as she saw Khushi running towards the garden.

"She is just a bit childish...very nave and innocent," Arnav smiled as his eyes followed Khushi.

"Long time?" Lavanya asked Arnav, breaking his thoughts. Lavanya left London 2 yrs after Arnav's arrival in London for studying.

"Yes...8 yrs, away from home...Studying in London, preparing myself for the race in the business world," Arnav said sarcastically. Lavanya (Lav) felt bad for him. It was never his dream to be a businessman. He loved photography and wanted to be a fashion photographer, but his parents were like always deaf to his wishes and dreams.

After an awkward silence, Lavanya decided to ask him the question which always bugged her.

"When are u going to confess her?" she asked him, taking Arnav by surprise.

"What do u mean?" Arnav said, looking away.

"That u love her crazily," Lavanya walked towards him.

"U seem to be hallucinating...For God's sake, she is my sister," Arnav said scandalized and turned to leave before his eyes reveals his dark secret.

"She is not ur sister by blood...She is adopted...Think about ur happiness Arnav...Marriage can still happen" she said.

"I know u...U will spend ur whole life alone because it will be always her and no one else," Lavanya whispered after a short pause. Then she looked at him and said, "That's why u broke up with me in London as u didn't want to cheat me...isn't it Arnav?" He looked at her sharply and then looked away in remorse.

"I always wanted to see the girl who had that effect on u... Even after being far away from her, u never cheated her once...Our relationship was always platonic...So, when I came here, I met her and she readily accepted my friendship knowing that I was ur girlfriend...She never became upset or mad at me, not because she didn't have feelings for u, but because she trusts u a lot," Lav said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter whether she loves me or not...Our love is forbidden in the eyes of society...If dad comes to know about it , he would kill both of us... and Mom will direct all her hatred towards that innocent soul...I would rather die than watch her suffer... She is happy and so am I," Arnav whispered, looking at the sunset far away. But the pain was clearly visible in his eyes that saddened Lav.

"Moreover, she is older than me...and...," he paused and swallowed the lump in his throat, "and she is my sister...Society will never accept our relationship," he whispered painfully, trying to put up a brave face, but tears rolled down his cheeks. He let out a deep sigh, trying to garner his broken pieces.

Flashback out

Arnav's trance broke as he found his bottle empty. He stood up and decided to see Khushi once before calling it a night. But when Arnav reached Khushi's room in the castle and found his brother slapping an extremely scared and half-naked Khushi in order to keep her mouth shut, his inside went on fire. He immediately separated him from HIS KHUSHI and broke the hand of his brother which hurt her. Then he dragged him over like a chained animal in front of all the guests and handed him over to the police. He didn't bother to listen to his parents or rather their curses because he knew that he was doing the right thing. Khushi who was always obedient to the Raizada couple and loved them more than she loved herself and respected their wishes, no matter how much it pained her , disobeyed them. For the 1^st time in her life she went against their orders and put Danny behind bars, only because Arnav was by her side giving her the strength she needed. But the next few months became hell for the whole Raizada family. It was a big scandal. Paparazzi never left them for a single moment. They had got juicy news that would sell like hot cakes in the Christmas evening. Khushi was affected the most. She stopped going to her part-time job and confined herself in the 4 walls of her room, turning into a cold and distant person, quite unlike her lively and energetic persona. So, Arnav too stopped going office and made sure that she remained in front of his eyes. He even shifted to the castle and lived next to her room.

Oct (1996)

In KM (Khushi's bedroom)

The blanket over her shoulder no longer provided her comfort. The walls of her room no longer provided her with the security she longed. Her world had stopped since the day Danny destroyed her and now she was nothing but a living corpse, waiting for her life to over so that finally she could find some solace in the lap of death. She stared at the ceiling oblivious to the sounds & voices around her.

A hand stroked her head. She knew this touch. It was her Arnav, only one in this whole world whose touch never made her flinch back.

"Khushi baby...C'mon...drink this soup...U will feel much better," Arnav whispered to her.

"Arnav...I feel nothing," Khushi whispered back. Arnav turned his face. His heart bled seeing her broken and without any hope to go on with her life. He bit his lower lip to stifle his sobs.

"No...I can't...I can't just break down easily in front of her...I have to assure her that there is still hope...Her life has just begun...and she will soon become the most beautiful girl with full of life that she used to be once," he thought.

"I wish I can feel the humiliation I faced...but nothing I feel...There is only sudden emptiness which is worst than anything else," she said coldly with her dead eyes fixed on the ceiling.

"Is Mom-Dad angry with me?" Khushi asked him. He looked at her sharply.

"Does she know that they think it's her fault?" he looked at her cautiously.

"Do they hate me?" she asked again.

"No, Khushi...Why will they?" he lied.

"Then why do they stop talking to me?" she asked again. Arnav looked away unable to look into her eyes everytime & lie on her face that they care about her...that they love her.'

"They are busy Khushi...U know Dad's business & Mom's social service just takes all their time and as soon as they reach home , their bodies give up...But they always make sure that I come to u and give my baby goodnight kiss," he smiled at her.

"U are lying," she thought sadly, but she didn't say it out loud. She knew that everything had changed after that fateful night. She decided not to let him know that she knew how much her parents hated her. It would be so unfair to his efforts to make her feel better.

"I am tired...can't sleep anymore...Will u sing for me?" she suddenly asked him. Arnav nodded his head & placed her head on his lap, singing a song of love & tragedy.

Nov (1996)

Arnav's bedroom

Arnav entered his room after patting Khushi to sleep. It was his daily routine. He dropped his body carelessly on the bed and closed his eyes as tears rolled down his cheeks.

"I WILL NEVER LEAVE U ALONE KHUSHI, BECAUSE I LOVE U...AND WILL ALWAYS BE WITH U NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS," Arnav promised himself. He thought about her whole night, clutching her photo frame to his chest and finally drifted to sleep out of mental exhaustion.

Arnav woke up next morning to wake up Khushi. He had decided to bring Khushi out of her depression and he knew what would help her.

"Pottery...Khushi's favorite hobby," Arnav grinned. She used to tell him that whenever she touches clay, she feels at peace and when she dedicates all her attention towards her creation, she feels all her frustration and pain to go away one by one and then when she holds her creation in her hands, a sense of accomplishment fulfils her.

Khushi's bedroom

Khushi was gazing outside her window. Sleep was far away from her eyes. Although, Arnav tried his best, but as soon as he left her, she began to miss his warmth and his musky smell which always intoxicated her senses and helped in dozing off. She spent whole night sitting alone on her bed. One part of her wished to go to him and sleep in his arms, but she stopped herself not wanting to raise question against their relationship. It was the Lave reason that always made her to ignore all her growing feelings towards him. Initially, it was very difficult for her not to reciprocate his feelings which were not unknown to her, but soon she mastered it and it was really ironic because she learnt all her tricks to hide her feelings from the one whom she loved the most in this world -her Arnav.

"Yes , I love u...And I know u are breaking down slowly by seeing me all broken and lost...I never meant to hurt u, but...," she thought helplessly. The trauma of that night never seemed to leave her.

"I am trying Arnav to get over it...And I will try my best, just for ur sake," she whispered to herself.

"Khushi," a voice called her so softly that even the source of the voice failed to hear it.She turned her head and was surprised to see him.

"Arnav...U here? Don't u have a flight to catch for London?" Khushi asked him coldly.

"Do u think I will leave u alone AGAIN?" Arnav smiled sadly at her.

"But it is an important deal Arnav...U will lose crores," Khushi asked him.

"I don't care...It will be better to lose some money that worth nothing to me than losing my only prized possession," Arnav said with determination. He remembered the time when he left her alone when his parents decided to send him London for studying.

Flashback start (Arnav=14 yrs old, Khushi= 16 yrs old)

"Nooo...Go away...I don't want you anymore," Khushi sobbed.

"Khushi...please listen to me. I am not going for ever...Just for 8 yrs...It will pass just like that," Arnav tried to convince her , but inside he was feeling suffocated at the thought of not able to see her for that long. He blinked his eyelashes to stop his tears.

"But...I have no one other than u...With whom I will share my secrets...with whom I will play video games...Who will save me from getting scolding from mom & dad? Who will wait for me late outside the classroom when I will get detention? Who will help me in my homework? Who will me my hero in school plays? Who will pamper me and call me princess?" Khushi sobbed again, clutching his shirt in her small fists.

"Khushi..." Arnav whispered painfully.

"I love it when u scold me...I love it when u tell me to take care of myself...I love it when u kiss me goodnight...I love it when u feed me during exams...I love it when u gaze at me until I fall asleep...I love everything u do for me...If u go away, I will never get these," she looked at him with tears.

"Oh Khushi!! Don't make it difficult for me...please," Arnav begged her. She looked at him accusingly and then pushed him so hard that his back hit the wall behind him, causing him to wince in pain.

"I hate u...I hate u Arnav," she cried and ran away, leaving him in remorse.

"I wish I could raise my voice against them," he whispered as a tear drop escaped his eyes.

He marched towards his parents, but froze seeing them. His throat went dry and his heartbeat increased. He stared at his palm which had turned sweaty out of nervousness.

"Dad," Arnav called him softly, gathering some courage.

"Yes," Rishikesh Singh Raizada replied without taking his eyes off his file.

"I don't want to go to London," Arnav said with his trembling voice.

"Go and tell Patil what u want to pack in ur luggage," Rishikesh said as if he didn't hear him. Arnav looked at him with tears streaming down his face and then he ran away as fast as he could from their sight. He understood that it was futile to request his dad. He would do what he wanted to do.

Within 2 days, Arnav was sent to London for studying. Before he stepped inside his car, he looked up and saw Khushi peeping from behind the pillar and gazing at him longingly. He looked away not able to see her bloodshot eyes due to excessive crying. On his way to the airport, only images of her pale face and pouted lips flashed before his eyes increasing his guilt tenfold.

"I am sorry," he whispered to himself, closing his eyes in pain and stepped inside the airport to leave for London for 8 yrs.

Flashback end

"I am not again willing to go through that hell," both of them wished silently.

There was an awkward silence between Arnav and Khushi.

"Come with me," Arnav broke the silence.

"Where?" Khushi asked him.

"U will see," Arnav smiled warmly at her & covered her eyes with a piece of cloth.

Ch 3A

In the basement of KM

Within 10 minutes, they reached at the basement of the house. He removed the piece of cloth from her eyes and asked her to open them slowly. Khushi opened her eyes to see that they were at the basement. It was dusted neatly and well-illuminated. She saw a bucket full of water, lots of high fire-clay and a potter's wheel at the centre of the room on a large table.

"Arnav, what's all this?" Khushi asked him in surprise.

"U said u don't feel anything...I want u to feel...I want u to feel how u used to be once...U always felt free when u used to make clay pots...I want to see that smile in ur lips whenever u finished creating something new and beautiful with ur own hands...Will u show me that smile, Khushi? Will u give me back, MY KHUSHI?" Arnav asked her in pain.

Khushi didn't say anything. She walked towards the table and tried her best to make something out of clay, however small it would be, because that small effort of her could make her Arnav happy.

18+ caution started( Bacha party can skip..)

Seeing her trembling and in the verge of crying, he let out a sigh of relief. After 6 months of that fateful day, he saw her feeling something. But he didn't want her to shatter and fall into darkness. So, he tried to divert her mind.

""Pottery is just the opposite of today's lifestyle," he said."It's a slow process that takes a lot of patience," he added.

He walked towards her & embraced her from behind, startling her.

"Close ur eyes, Khushi...Let ur hands be liberated from the censure of ur critically trained eyes," he said huskily near her ear. She stood like a blind woman, freeing her soul completely, dancing rhythmically with her Arnav.

He touched her hands and brushed along the length of it and started helping her in kneading the clay. He instructed her by whispering, "While u are kneading the clay lump , u need to apply thrust down from ur shoulders and knead it in a rocking motion with ur left foot forward...This way we are using our body weight assist in the process." He pressed his almost naked chest against her back and moved rhythmically, as his chin touched her shoulder.

"In pottery we have to trust the invisible gauges we carry with us...Without this feeling, we can never be a creator," he whispered again in her ear.

Song started

Khushi bit her lips to stifle her moans and embarrass herself in front of him as she felt tingling sensation in her neck. She turned her head & their noses brushed.

"Sorry," she whispered while he nodded his head. She found him too close, sensing goose bumps in every inch of her body. She observed how his pink M-shaped lips moves when he talks. Her lips curved into a smile when she observed his every feature - his beautiful hazel brown eyes, his sharp nose, his thin pink M-shaped lips, his delicate and masculine face, his dark black hair, his pearl white skin. He was wearing his favorite black shirt with 2 buttons left open from top, giving her open invitation. The black jeans and dark jacket just enhanced his persona. His hair was jelled back neatly, but some curls were kissing his forehead. Suddenly he said something, which made him to giggle, causing his eyes to crinkle. She was so lost in memorizing his every feature that she didn't hear a single word uttered by him, but still she smiled seeing her Arnav smiling so freely.

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Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupuchup
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupuchup
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupuchup

His closeness was affecting her and she could feel that she was losing her control.

Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Honth Hai Kyon Chup
Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Baithe Hain Gupchup

He looked at her lovingly and the moment their eyes met, they forgot everything. Time froze and love let them to open their hearts for each other.

Pyaare Pyaare Chehre Ne Karte Hain Ishaara
Dekha Teri Aankhon Ne Hai Sapna Koi Pyaara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara

"Arnav..." she whispered. He stared at her eyes and all Arnav could see was the Lave passion that his eyes reflected for her. His muddy hands travelled upwards along the length of her arms, sending shivers to every inch of her body.

Kehna Hi Kya Ye Nein Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lage Mohabbat Ke Jaise Ye Silsile

Arnav leaned down slowly and fused his mouth to hers into a slow, gentle kiss. A low moan escaped from the depths of her being.He left her lips, feeling her breathlessness. But he couldn't let her go. He sucked her earlobes, which were soft like a feather, making her gasp.

ArArnav Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Vo Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon

She came out of his embrace and ran at the corner of the room. Her heart was running a marathon as she tried to calm her body. But her body betrayed her and only longed for his Arnav's touch. She touched her lips that were still wet due to the kiss. She turned and sighed deeply as she stared at him slowly and saw him looking at her with full of love. At that instant, she understood that they were finally naked to each other's feelings. No hide & seek could change the fact that transpired between them.

Ab Kya Karein Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaroon

He washed his hands while his eyes never leaving her. Then he walked towards her slowly, making her step back until her back touched the wall.

Kehna Hi Kya Ye Nein Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lage Mohabbat Ke Jaise Ye Silsile
ArArnav Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Vo Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon
Ab Kya Karein Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaroon

Music...

He caged her in between his hands, staring intensely at her restless eyes. He had seen the love in her hazels and it was just as strong as his. There was no way he would allow her to go away from him. She was his...only his KHUSHI.
Khushi wriggled like a caged bird, but Arnav was stubborn and just looked at her with a naughty smile. She looked at him and they stared at each other without a blink.

Pehli Hi Nazar Mein Kuchh Hum Kuchh Tum
Ho Jaate Hain Yoon Gum
Neinon Se Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim
Humpe Pyaar Ka Saawan

Arnav leaned forward & gave feather kisses to her neck, shoulder blades and then he bit her collarbone playfully, earning a soft moan from her mouth. She looked at him with wide eyes and seeing the passion in his eyes, she blushed and lowered her eyes immediately.

Sharam Thodi Thodi Humko Aaye To Nazrein Jhuk Jaayein
Sitamb Thoda Thoda Humpe Shokh Hawaa Bhi Kar Jaayein

He placed his gentle hands on her both shoulders, pulling her closer to him.She pushed him back and tried to run away again , but Arnav held her dupatta and she turned immediately clutching it to her chest. She nodded her head no, but Arnav pulled her towards him with so much force that she crashed in his arms , hiding her face in the crook of his neck.

Aisi Chale Aanchal Uthay Dil Mein Ek Toofan Uthay
Hum To Lut Gaye Khade Hi Khade

"Princess...look at me...please," Arnav requested her, but she shook her head, saying that she would not, making him chuckle. He threw her dupatta (scarf) away from her body slowly, but still she didn't leave him and hid her face in the crook of his neck, clutching his biceps, without realizing that her nails were digging into his skin.

"Ur claws are getting very sharp, Princess" he teased, making her to gasp. She immediately removed her hands from his biceps and examined them. It was bruised due to her nails. She looked at him apologetically, but his eyes were fixed on her lips, which turned her cheeks crimson red.

Kehna Hi Kya Ye Nein Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lage Mohabbat Ke Jaise Ye Silsile
ArArnav Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Vo Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon

He touched her lips, rubbing it with his thumb as she closed her eyes in pleasure. His hands travelled down from her lips to her chest.
Ab Kya Karein Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaroon

He carried her in his arms as she stared at him without a blink.

Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupuchup
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupuchup
Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Honth Hai Kyon Chup
Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Baithe Hain Gupchup
Pyaare Pyaare Chehre Ne Karte Hain Ishaara
Dekha Teri Aankhon Ne Hai Sapna Koi Pyaara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara

He made her sit at the edge of the table in the room. Then he pushed all the things from the table, making space for her to lie down.

Arnav made her lie down on her back as he took off his shirt. Khushi opened her eyes and saw him looking at her, asking for her permission to love her. She smiled and then she forwarded her hands towards him.

In Honthon Na Arnavga Sargam Sargam
Tu Aur Tera Hi Pyaar Hai
Aaj Dhoondhe Hai Jisko Hardam Hardam
Tu Aur Tera Hi Pyaar Hai

Arnav held her hand as if promising her that whatever comes their way, she will never have to face the world all alone.

Mehfil Mein Bhi Tanha Hai Dil Aise Dil Aise
Tujhko Kho Na De Darrta Hai Ye Aise Ye Aise
Aaj Mili Aisi Khushi Jhoom Uthi Duniya Ye Meri
Tumko Paaya To Paayi Zindagi

He climbed on the table and hovered on her. He kissed her forehead, her eyes one by one, her nose and her cheeks, pinning her hands up, above her head. He brushed his lips with her softly, kissing them gently, savoring her every taste.

Kehna Hi Kya Ye Nein Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lage Mohabbat Ke Jaise Ye Silsile
Kehna Hi Kya.

Song ended

Arnav sucked her lips, pulling them with his teeth. Khushi too reciprocated his kisses, feeling overwhelmed. Then he darted his tongue into her mouth and met her in satiny swirls. He sucked her saliva, pressing his lips on her soft ones. When he found her panting heavily, he let her go.

"I love u," Arnav confessed at last after hiding his feelings for the past 9 yrs. She looked at him with happy tears streaming down her cheeks, as if she finally found peace.

"I love u too," she replied, pulling him closer.

He began to trail kisses down the column of her throat and long neck leaving several hickeys as he gently held her soft silky hair to pull her head back for more access & then his lips moved on her bulges above her breasts. He licked them, making her shudder a little. She threw her head back more, groaning feeling his hot lips, igniting every hidden desire in her. He undressed her completely followed by him. Then he again hovered on her kissing her lips again, but this time with more passion. His hands roved over her hips and her flat belly to the swelling curves of her breasts. He touched her nipples that were hard like pebbles. He rubbed them between his fingers and pinched them hard one by one, eliciting whimpers of joy. He ran the tip of his tongue along her chin to her neck and fastened his lips to her earlobe. She arched back and sighed deeply, indicating him her sensitive spot. He lingered there and kept on sucking her earlobes and rimming her ear with his tongue. He went down kissing her, along the length of her body & stopped near her bellybutton. He rolled over his tongue inside it, making her ticklish. She giggled feeling his lips in her sensitive parts, making him grin widely. Then he travelled up again and took her hard nipples in her mouth, sucking them hungrily. In response of his sweet torture , her knee rose between his legs, sliding up his inner thighs , causing his manhood to become as hard as iron. She giggled and continuously rubbed her knee over him. He groaned and looked at her hungrily, feeling completely turned on. To stop her from torturing him, he planted another hungry kiss on her wet mouth while his hands caressed and kneaded and molded her upper body as if she was a lump of clay and he was a master sculptor. She squirmed, wriggled and wrapped her leg around him and unwrapped them again as her hands roamed everywhere she could reach from his silky hair to his ass cheeks. Then he looked at her, seeking permission for the one that would unite them forever into a deep bond. Her one nod broke all his inhibitions. He glided his finger along her slit and found it dripping hot. She bit her lips to stifle a carnal outcry .He slowly inserted his one finger; immersing it in molten lava and felt her inner walls ripple. Soon his 4 fingers replaced his one finger and started stroking on and on, pumping again and again until her teeth sank on his shoulder. Then in a swift motion, he entered her deeper and faster, claiming her as HIS FOREVER. He kissed her tears away to reduce her pain. But soon the pain subsided, taking her to a different world of pleasure and love. Her uncontrollable moaning was like sweet melodies to his ears, urging him to increase his speed more and finally releasing inside her.

Arnav rested his forehead against hers, calming his erratic heartbeats. Their whole bodies were smeared with sweat. Her soaked hair fell forward, blocking the view of her beautiful face. He touched it and removed it from her face, making her open her half-closed tired eyes.

"How are u feeling?" Arnav asked in concern.

"Incredibly sexy," she giggled, making Arnav chuckle.

"Time for confession my beloved," Arnav smiled at her as Khushi nodded her head.

They dressed up quickly and then looked at each other's eyes as if they were ready for the consequences. He forwarded his hand towards her which she held firmly.

"Let's do it," Arnav said in determination while Khushi bit her lips in an unknown fear.

18+ cautious ended

Ch 3 B

In the dining table of Raizada castle

Rishikesh Singh Raizada was reading newspaper while Guman Singh Raizada was sipping green tea , served by Nakul.Arnav and Khushi walked up to them holding each other's hands tightly.

"Dad...We need to talk," Arnav said, but this time his voice was firm. Khushi looked at him with her eyes showing admiration for her man.

No response came from any of them.Arnav sighed and then decided to drop the bomb on them.

"I love Khushi and want to marry her," Arnav said with Lave determination. The cup slipped from Guman Raizada's hands and Rishikesh Singh Raizada froze. Nakul Kaka closed his eyes. At last, the only thing he was dreading since his experienced eyes saw the love of Arnav & Khushi for each other, had happened and now it would bring only destruction for all of them.

They both looked at him in shock. Slowly the shocks on their faces were replaced by extreme anger. Every inch of their body shook in rage as their elder son's declaration sunk in.

"What nonsense is this?" Rishikesh thundered.

"This is the biggest truth of my life dad...I want Khushi in my life," Arnav said calmly.

"Forget her...I will get u any other girl...Just point ur finger on any girl, I will bring her at ur feet ...but not her...Damn, SHE IS UR SISTER," Rishikesh said through gritted teeth.

"I know u can get me any girl by the power of ur status and money...But there is one problem in that...No one will be MY KHUSHI...She is the only one in this world...And this Arnav Singh Raizada wants only HIS KHUSHI," Arnav again replied him calmly.

"Are u out of ur freaking mind?" Rishikesh yelled in extreme anger, making Khushi jump back in fear. Rishikesh walked towards Khushi and dragged her in the middle of the hall and pushed her on the floor.

"Look at her...Everything she is wearing from her salwar kameez to her earrings are given by us...His father was nothing but a small businessman...Even if he would have been alive , he would have never reached our level," Rishikesh said , looking at Khushi in disgust as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Yes...u are right...She is not in our level...and can never be..." Arnav said looking at his father. Rishikesh smiled at him feeling that he had succeeded in brainwashing his son, but the next set of words shocked him.

"She can never be like us because she is an angel with pure and nave heart...not like us," Arnav said firmly.

"And by the way this girl belonging to a small business family had once transferred u her ancestral property in Hoshiarpur , her only support , for ur dream project...She never thought twice because she is not like us...She is just Khushi, one and only," Arnav whispered and made Khushi to stand up and pulled her in his arms.

Rishikesh threw the chair away in anger knowing that it would be impossible for him to budge Arnav from his decision that would destroy all his reputation in the high society .They would mock him and their family status. He threw away all the plates and glasses in anger as Guman reached for Rishikesh to calm him down. She gave him a glass of water and then walked towards Arnav & Khushi.

"Son...U go now...I will make him understand...Don't worry," Guman convinced Arnav. His face lit up instantly getting his mother's assurance. He pecked Khushi's hands and then walked away from there with her, leaving the matter in his mother's hands.

In Arnav's bedroom (in KM)

Arnav & Khushi spent the whole day in each others' arms. They were like oblivious to their surroundings, dreaming about their happy future together.

Suddenly, a knock disturbed their beautiful moments.Arnav opened the door to find Lavanya rushing inside with a bag.She closed the door in a hurry.

"Lav...What are u doing here?" Arnav asked in surprise.

"Saving ur lives, idiots," she hissed.She kept the bag on the bed.

"I have kept all my jewelleries , a bridal wear , some cashes and 2 fake passports and visas with fake identities...From now onwards ur name will be Vikram Kapoor and Khushi's name will be Dipali Kapoor , ur wife...got it?" Lav said looking at both of them.

"Hey..Hey...Slow down Lav...We are not eloping like that...Mom has told us that she will make dad agree about our marriage...By the way , who called u?" Arnav asked in surprise.

"Me?" Nakul Kaka entered with their lunch.

"But why?" Khushi asked this time.

"Because I know them...They must be planning something big," he said in worry.

"No Kaka...It can't be...I know they are strict and money-minded, but they are still my parents...and will surely want us to be happy," Arnav said as Khushi nodded her head, agreeing to Arnav. Nakul Kaka and Lavanya (Lav) tried to make them understand but they didn't agree to run away. They were confident that they would agree.

In the evening,

Guman entered Arnav's room. They immediately separated seeing her. Guman smiled at them and nodded her head indicating their approval for marriage, making them the happiest persons in the world. She opened her arms to hug them and bless them for their new life. Soon, the preparations for the marriage started.

Next day (morning)

Khushi was choosing jewelleries for her marriage with her Arnav. It was like a dream come true. She had pinched herself several times to convince herself that it was finally happening and there she was sitting with her would be mother-in-law selecting jewelleries for her marriage.

"Time really flies by so quickly...It was like yesterday when u entered our mansion with Rishikesh and now u are going to be my daughter in true sense...Can't believe it," Guman wiped off her happy tears. Khushi kept her hand on hers and gave her a warm smile.

"U are perfect for my Arnav," she whispered, making Khushi blush. She looked at Arnav who was standing far away, talking to Lav about something. As their eyes met and locked, stillness came to them.

"I wish that time stops here and we can gaze at each other for eternity," she thought.

Khushi mouthed him, "I LOVE U." Arnav smiled at her and gave her a flying kiss, turning her pink cheeks crimson red. Guman cleared her throat interrupting their silent romance.

"Khushi, tomorrow we are going...U remember right?" Guman asked her.

"Yes, Mom...U don't worry," Khushi replied.

"But Mom...Don't u think Arnav should know?" Khushi asked her.

"We will tell him about it later...and I know u will convince him somehow as u have strange control over him," Guman replied.

The marriage day (morning)

In Arnav's bedroom

"Arnav...Can I have a word with u?" Rishikesh peeped inside his son's room.Arnav was trying his Sherwani when his father knocked on his door.

"Offcourse dad...U don't need to ask," Arnav said as Rishikesh walked in.He opened his mouth to say something, but then again hesitated.

"What's the matter, dad?" Arnav asked him in worry.

"Actually there is a problem in the construction site among the workers...I am busy in the preparations and Danny is not here...So , just thinking...Forget it...I will ask someone else," Rishikesh passed him a small smile and turned to leave.

"I will go dad...Don't worry...They respect me and only I can sort out their problems quickly," Arnav said with an assuring smile.

"Thank u Arnav...U are a life-saver," Rishikesh hugged him. They parted after some time. Rishikesh looked at him apologetically while Arnav waited for him to say something.

"Whatever I did that day was wrong...Can u forgive me son?" Rishikesh asked him.

"Don't apologize dad...I am ur son...U have every right to get angry...Infact , I am sorry for hiding my feelings for Khushi for such a long time...In a way , I cheated u," Arnav whispered. "And , thank u...Thank u for giving my life , my Khushi...Even if I give u my life , I can never repay u back for agreeing to this marriage and accepting her as the Raizada bahu," he said again after a brief pause.

"Don't thank me now...Thank me after u marry her," Rishikesh said to him with a smile.

In MG road

"Yes Lav, I am on my way home...Is Khushi there? Actually, Mom-Dad strictly forbidden me from meeting her before marriage and I need to give her grandmaa's mangalsutra that she wished to wear in our marriage...And...I ...c'mon...u know me...Will I have to explain it to u?" Arnav blushed. He stared at the mangalsutra that he collected after polishing it.

"Nope...U don't have to...But, the thing is that Guman aunty came and picked her up from our house...She was saying that they had to reach somewhere urgently," Lav replied him. Arnav's brows creased in worry. He was having a bad feeling about his Mom's visit to Lav's house.

"Khushi didn't say me about this...She never hides anything from me," he thought.

"Arnav...Arnav...Are u still there?" Lav asked him.

"Yeah...I am...Lav, I will call u later," Arnav said and disconnected the call. Although he tried to sound normal, yet his voice trembled in unknown fear. He dialed Khushi's number again and again, but it went unanswered. His hands began trembling in nervousness.

"Pick up the damn phone," Arnav said in frustration as his 25^th call went unanswered. He parked his car in the garage and hopped out of it and started running inside.

Last part

In RM (living room)

"Nakul Kaka...Nakul Kaka...Is Khushi home?" Arnav asked in one go to a terrified Nakul. Arnav's eyes follow his kaka's eyes and he froze.

"Danny?" Arnav whispered in shock.

"Hello, brother," Danny smirked.

"What's happening here? Mom...Dad...What's all these? How is he out? He is supposed to be behind bars," Arnav asked in an unbelievable expression.

"C'mon brother...Is this a way to welcome ur little brother? I am highly disappointed," Danny said with a lopsided grin.

"Shut up!!" Arnav screamed at him as everything got puzzled inside his head. He stared at his parents who were sitting coolly on sofa.

"Mom...Where is my Khushi?" Arnav asked her. She looked at him sternly and said, "She is gone...She said that she doesn't want this marriage and has found someone richer than u...So, she doesn't need u anymore...U can move on with someone else as she has moved on with her boyfriend."

"U are lying...I don't believe a single word from u...Dad will tell me the truth," Arnav hissed in anger. He reached his dad and knelt down before him, begging him as tears rolled down his cheeks, "Where is my Khushi, dad?"

"Dead...And by now her dead body must be rotting somewhere," Rishikesh gritted out.

"No...She can't leave me...She can't break her promise...Hell, we are getting married today," Arnav shook his head again and again as he mumbled like a lunatic.

"Yes, she is dead...But before dying she did one thing right ...She took back her case or rather I would say that I show some of my fake motherly affection to her and convinced her for taking back her case against Danny," Guman smiled evilly.

"It was so easy to act all good in front of her and win her trust...She is a born dumb," Guman twisted her lips as everyone of them burst out in fits of laughter.

"So, it was a plan...this marriage preparations...just to win their trust?" Nakul asked in shock.But they didn't reply and just gave dirty smirks to him. Suddenly grief consumed Arnav completely. He stumbled to his knees, clutched the mangalsutra to his chest, fell back against the sofa as tears poured from his eyes in torrents that he didn't ask for and couldn't stop too.

"My Khushi must be scared somewhere...She must be waiting for her Arnav...I need to find her...Yes, I will find her," Arnav mumbled continuously. Nakul Kaka ran towards him to support his weak body, but he pushed him away and ran outside to search his Khushi.

On the road

"Where are u Khushi?"Arnav cried helplessly. He couldn't breathe out of extreme mental agony. For the past 3 days, he was searching Khushi on the streets.

"Please god, don't do this to me...U have snatched every possible happiness from both of us...but not this," Arnav shook his head. He ran everywhere like a lunatic. He asked every person he met and showed Khushi's photo in his mobile, but everyone seemed to be clueless. His heart was still in denial that Khushi is dead. Suddenly his mobile beeped. He immediately answered it seeing Nakul Kaka's name flashing on the screen.

"Kaka...I can't find my Khushi...She is playing hide and seek with me...How can she torment me in our marriage day?" Arnav sobbed like a child.

"U will see Kaka that when I will find her, I will never talk to her for doing this to me," Arnav hiccupped. Passers- by looked at him and thought him as a crazy person as his clothes were tattered and torn and his feet were naked, bleeding from several bruises , but he couldn't feel any physical pain. He was beyond of feeling any of those feelings at that moment.

"Beta, Khushi is at home," Nakul Kaka whispered as tears cascaded his eyes.

"I am coming back, Kaka," Arnav exclaimed happily and ran towards the mansion again.

In KM

"Kaka...Kaka...I am back," Arnav shouted as he rushed inside the empty living room of KM. Nakul Kaka ran towards him and hugged him tightly.

"Beta...Look at u...What have u done to urself?" Kaka gasped seeing his broken condition.

"I am fine...Please just take me to my Khushi," Arnav requested him, wiping off his tears with the back of his hands. Kaka looked at him and he knew that it was over for his Arnav too. He deserved to see her the last time and so he did, disclosing to him what he heard after Arnav left to search Khushi.

"They were discussing to keep her body in the basement before they get time to move it and dump it somewhere else," Kaka said as his throat clogged with emotions, seeing Arnav's haunted eyes, gazing at him.

"I am sorry...I was not at home when they all killed Khushi betiya," Kaka burst into tears. Arnav walked like a zombie and went towards the Lave basement where they confessed their loves for each other.

Nakul Kaka didn't stop him anymore. He called police and informed them about the crime that took place in KM. Infact , he had recorded their confessions secretly when they were celebrating their success.

After sometime, Rishikesh , Guman and Danny came downstairs.

"Is Arnav at home?" Guman asked Nakul who was sitting like a statue.

"Where is he?" Rishikesh asked him.

"To the basement," Nakul mumbled, still lost in the destruction of his children.

In the basement (end of Nov 1996)

When someone betrays a person's trust, he gets hurt. But when it comes from someone u love, someone u trust deeply, ur world seems to turn upside down. U seem not to believe ur own existence. Arnav never thought that his parents would cheat them like that. It was a common saying that parents can never be bad. They are like gods for their children. But is it true in these days?

Arnav just sat on the floor of the basement with the lifeless body of Khushi in his arms. Nothing seemed to matter him. He was dead without his Khushi. His lifeless eyes stared at her face. He remembered how he once held her petite form in his arms after their love-making. She was so warm, soft and her soft breathings were music to his ears, but now she was cold and stiff. He kept his ear on her heart, but it was dead silent. His blank eyes found something in her fist. He opened it and found a diamond ring which she bought for him with her savings. He smiled sadly and wore it in his fingers, kissing it numerous times as tears rolled down his cheeks. Then his trembling hands took out the mangalsutra from his pocket & made her wear it around her neck and then he picked up a long glass piece in his hand and slashed his wrist. He chanted 7 vows of marriage as he filled her partings with his blood, marrying her as he promised.

"Now u are mine in true sense , MY BELOVED...Not for 7 births , but for eternity...If there is Arnav , then there will be a Khushi for him...Arnav ki Khushi," Arnav smiled at her. Suddenly, he heard footsteps. The door flung open. Rishikesh, Guman and Danny stepped inside the dimly lit basement and immediately stopped seeing Arnav's unnatural smile.

"Arnav," Rishikesh gasped seeing him. The air smelled damp, heavy and stale.

"Kya iski koi jaroorat thi papa? Boliye na...Kya iski koi jaroorat thi?" Arnav asked him as tears rolled down his eyes. Rishikesh looked away feeling a sense of remorse. He didn't want Arnav's destruction. But it seemed that it was inevitable after they killed Khushi.

"I have learned a lesson - WHEN U FULLY TRUST A PERSON WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, IT GIVES U ONE OF THE TWO RESULTS- A PERSON FOR LIFETIME OR A LESSON FOR LIFETIME'," Arnav said as fresh tears cascaded in his eyes.

"And u gave me a lesson of lifetime - DON'T TRUST ANYONE BLINDLY'", Arnav smiled sadly.

"EVERY CHILD CARRIES HIS PARENT'S LEGACY...BUT U LEFT ME NOTHING , EXCEPT IMMENSE PAIN...AND I GUESS THAT'S THE LEGACY I WILL BE CARRYING TO MY GRAVE," Arnav gave him again a sad smile. Rishikesh lowered his head unable to meet his son's eyes. He then looked over their shoulders and found Danny looking at him with wide eyes.

"Danny...U came? I was waiting for u," Arnav said loudly.

"Look at u Arnav...Loving her destroyed u," Danny smirked. Arnav grinned as if he had caught him red-handed.

"Don't tell me, u never wanted her?" Arnav said with a lopsided grin. He looked at Arnav in confusion while Rishikesh and Guman stared at their son speechless.

"I know u wanted her...but she turned u down," Arnav tilted his head with a wide grin. Danny gulped hard and stole glances at his parents while his parents looked at him doubtfully.

"When I was in London, u proposed her, but she rejected u...When u tried to hold her hand, she slapped u...And I dare u to deny me?" Arnav whispered again as his lips stretched into a smile that sent shivers down their spines.

"I...It is not like that...I can explain," Danny stammered while his parents were shocked.

"U are such a fool...Don't u get it? It will be always me in her heart...I RULE HER HEART...AND IT WILL BE ALWAYS ME...NOT IN THIS LIFETIME...BUT ALSO IN EVERY LIFE...THERE IS NO PLACE OF ANYONE ELSE IN BETWEEN US," Arnav whispered again. His eyes had a strange gleam and confidence on his love.

"Don't u believe me?" Arnav asked him. Danny looked at his Mom and Dad who were standing there as if hypnotized.

"I will show u," Arnav gave them an unnatural smile. One look at him turn their blood ice-cold. He took one scattered glass piece and pierced Khushi's chest and entered his right hand inside, taking out something. Then he opened up his right hand and raised it in front of them.

"My beloved's heart," Arnav mumbled with a smile. Guman screamed in horror and fainted immediately while Rishikesh dropped on his knees, seeing the horrible sight in front of him. And Danny , just stood there as if all his life was sucked out. His eyes popped out seeing Arnav.

"Did u hear?" Arnav asked him. "My Khushi's heart is taking only my name...Come closer, listen to it," Arnav said holding out his hand towards Danny as blood dripped down the heart , staining his clothes and the floor. Danny stepped back immediately in fear. His face became pale as if all his blood was drained out.

"U are crazy," Danny whispered in horror. Arnav again gave that ghostly smile to him.

Arnav brought Khushi's heart near his lips and kissed it softly, mumbling, "I will soon come to u, my beloved."

Blood started dripping down his chin that coiled Danny's stomach in disgust and disbelief. He could not bear the sight anymore and vomited.

"Heaven or hell, no one can separate us," Arnav whispered with his blood-stained lips. He held his beloved's heart tightly in his right hand and his other hand held her in his arms with a firm grip.

Gradually his eyes drooped in extreme mental exhaustion and slowly his heart beat stopped due to extreme blood loss from his wound.

After sometime,

Arnav opened his eyes and found him in the basement. He felt no pain, no sadness and no fear as if he found peace at last. He looked in the front and saw him lying with Khushi's dead body in his arms. Nakul kaka was crying in front of him. There were police forces crowding that small place and his whole family was handcuffed.

"It's over," a voice called him from behind. Arnav turned his head and saw his Khushi standing there with her usual soft smile.

"Now it's just u and me," she whispered again.

"What about Kaka?" Arnav asked her.

"He will be fine...It will take time, but time heals every scar, be it physical or mental," Khushi whispered back at him.

"Are we ghosts?" Arnav asked her.

"No...We are free souls...Free from every earthly creation," she smiled again.

"So are we going to be together forever?" Arnav asked her with happy tears.

"Yes, we are, my beloved," Khushi said.

Flashback of Arnav & Khushi's soul ended

Arnav & Khushi broke the hug and looked into each other's eyes. Soon a bright light, stronger than the sun enveloped them taking them to Heaven. The two lonely souls finally found peace after their death as they didn't have to be conscious of what others would think of their love. For them their love was their god.

So was it the end of their love story? No...It had just begun...

end

Entry 15

MY PRINCE CHARMING

Ch 1

The birthday party

I stood there, as the cool breeze rushed through my long wavy hair. The sun was setting and a mixture of orange and reddish colour spread the surroundings making it magical. My ball gown was wrapped around my petite body revealing my every curve.

"Kumud? Darling?"

I heard my stepmother's voice behind me.

"Yes?"
"The guests have arrived. Everyone is waiting for you. Come down when you are ready."

I heard her leave, and my thoughts came back.

"Another drama..." I scoffed.

"Why don't she let go? Why don't she understand that I am not interested to marry anyone? I am too plain compared to the royal beauties of other countries...And the biggest flaw I have is dyslexia (disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.)...Why will someone agree to marry me?" I thought in frustration.

"Even if anyone agrees to marry me, it will be only because I am the Princess of Dordale belonging to the most powerful royal family..." I smiled sadly.

"Mom...Dad...I so miss u," I whispered sadly only if they were here to see how horrible I was doing without them. I feel so lonely without them. I feel myself among strangers.

After my mother died, dad married my mother's teenage sister wishing that she could be my mother. But he failed to understand that she was nowhere near my mother. So, when my father was murdered, I was left alone in the world to say no one as mine. My stepmother (Queen Sameera Kapoor) was only concerned of the fortunes she would inherit after I go. That's why she was desperate to get rid off me.

Taking a deep sigh, I came down the white elegant stairs into the ball room filled with wealthy individuals and royalty.

"Ah, Darling!" My mom said once she spotted me.

She took my hand and introduced me to the Minister of Westmarsh, and then the King of Samora.

"Pleasure to meet you both." I said smiling.

They nodded and went to greet others. My mother smiled at me tightly and whispered, "I can't wait anymore...I have decided to marry u off to King of Samora..."

"WHATT?" I blurted out.

"Yes...He is ready to marry u," she replied nodding politely to others.

"But...but, mother he is 40," I said with a trembling voice.

"1^st of all don't call me mother...I am as old as u are ...And 2ndly u are no Cinderella," she replied sternly but immediately her eyes sparkled seeing someone.

I turned my head to see who was approaching us that made my mother to blush like a newly wedded bride.

"Prince Saras Pratap Singh of Valdeny..." he introduced himself as he picked up my hand & kissed my knuckles. I looked at him dazed for few moments taking in his appearance. I couldn't help myself but see that he was very handsome. His dark hair and rugged features were an attractive contrast to his pearl white skin, and in this low light I could see his strangely captivating eyes. My eyes travelled down his body and I could imagine that he was physically strong, and quite capable of taking down any of our best soldier in the cavalry.

"U are beautiful..." he whispered breaking the spell he casted on me.

"Huh?" I blurted like a fool , probably confused as it was the 1^st time someone complimented me other than my best friend.

"U have honest eyes...so serene and kind," he said again. I couldn't help but blush uncontrollably making him smile too. I gazed up at him and noticed his nose crinkle and dimple on his cheeks showed up which I found extremely cute. His eyes were fixed on mine which sent shivers down my spine.

"Prince Saras, u came at the right moment...I was about to announce the engagement of Princess Kumud with the King of Samora..." my mother said interrupting our brief eye lock.

"Oh..." he whispered back sounding disappointed or so as I thought.

Mother came closer to him and whispered something in his ear making his lips curved into a smile. She touched his fingers with a naughty smile playing on her lips and then went away towards the centre stage.

As the party progressed, I saw her write my fate by announcing my engagement with the King of Samora. There were giggles among the crowd, probably making fun of me, and some were staring at me with sympathy as I was only 18 and was going to be engaged with someone double of my age. I felt like running away from there, but the same captivating voice interrupted my thoughts.

"Ignore them...Sometimes it is the best solution," Saras said smiling at me warmly. Instantly, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I was amazed to see how much control he had on me just in our 1^st meeting. I looked at him with a shy smile while his eyes were travelling down my face as if he was trying to read me.

"So Princess Kumud...Tell me something about u?" he asked.

"Oh, please...call me Kumud, Prince Saras," I said politely.

"I will...only if u call me Saras," he grinned. Blood rose to my cheeks and I nodded agreeing to him. As the night grew darker, we became close. I found him not only extremely good-looking, but also learnt that he possessed a deep knowledge of music, history and art. He had also excelled himself in weapon-engineering. But his main interest was psychology and he wished to study more and more on that subject. I found him extremely fascinated when he was describing every character of the guests present in that room with his theory of psychology.

"So, what do u think about me?" I asked him cocking an eyebrow.

Taking it as a challenge, he whispered, "U are strong...very strong...U know how to survive even if everything is not in ur favour...U have the ability to come out victorious surprising everyone who never believed in u...Practical in ur approach to everything...but still...somewhere, a part of u is a dreamer...U dream which u believe can never be fulfilled..." he said looking at me with his shining eyes. He paused and continued to look at me without a blink.

"Now it's ur turn...What do u think about me?" he said in a challenging tone.

"I don't get u...U are like a puzzle to me... The more I know u, the more intrigued I get...But one thing is sure...U can charm anyone just with ur one smile," I said in a daze. He chuckled at my reply. Closing the distance between us, he kissed my cheek and then brushed his soft lips from that spot to the corner my lips. Anticipation raised my heart beat and I closed my eyes instantly. But he didn't kiss me again. Instead he rubbed my lips softly with his thumb and stepped back a little.

"Looks like my wait is over," he whispered in a low husky tone.

I opened my eyes, still in a daze as I saw him stepping far away from me, but his eyes never left mine. His eyes were burning me as if he could see right through my soul. Suddenly, Sameera's announcement to join the dance floor broke my trance. I looked at all the other guests, missing him for a moment. But when I turned my head to his direction, I found him nowhere. He was gone.

At night

I was lying on my bed, but my mind was filled with Prince Saras's thoughts - the way he looks at me, the way he talks and the way he smiles, everything was so captivating. I couldn't help but fell for that amazing guy.

"I am not so lucky to get such a guy, but at least I can dream...right?" I whispered and closed my eyes, losing myself in the dream of my PRINCE CHARMING.

CH 2

After some days (in the morning)

Days seemed like years without seeing the man of my dreams. He was everywhere, but the only difference was that he was an illusion. I tried hard to sneak out of my palace and somehow meet him without his knowledge, but my mother's loyal guards were always alert.

"Will I never see him?" I thought sadly. Suddenly I heard a sound of giggling. It was coming from the end of the corridor. I tip toed towards the source and stopped outside mother's room. I pushed the door slightly and saw something that made me froze at my place. As I regained my broken heart pieces, I ran away as fast as my feet could possibly take me to my room, and broke down into uncontrollable sobs.

I realized that Fate was indeed cruel to me. She had decided only to bring pain and disappointments for me.

After a week

The engagement day

(Morning)

The Dordalen palace was decorated like a new bride. I saw Sameera from upstairs instructing all the servants with great enthusiasm. She seemed to be very excited and happy with the idea of getting rid off me soon and then get hold of my father's property with her new boyfriend.

I rushed inside my room and slammed the door behind me angrily.

"I should have run when I had the chance," I muttered. I looked at my parents' picture in sadness. They must have dreamt about my wedding a lot. But without their presence, Sameera was taking full advantage.

"One mistake...just one mistake of my father made me so helpless," I thought. I sat on my bed and picked up my parents' photo frame, caressing it softly.

"That bitch...she manipulated my father...showed her fake love towards me...And when he was nowhere near, she used to show her real face," I muttered.

"Her plan worked... My father gave his kingdom to her, but with a clause that after I give an heir to the kingdom, the property will come automatically into my husband's hand unless he wishes to give it back to the present ruler Queen Sameera...He also added that the groom will be according to her choice as he believed her judgement blindly, " I said with disgust.

"Now if I don't give an heir, then my kingdom will get out of my hand...And if I disobey her, then it will be like disrespecting my father's last wish in the will...Also she can torture my innocent citizens...I can't let that happen...They are my responsibility," I sighed in helplessness.

"I am stuck...Wish there was a way out in between," I closed my eyes as millions of thoughts clouded my mind. Gradually, sleep consumed me and I got lost in the arms of MY PRINCE CHARMING.

In the evening (before the engagement)

Prince Kumud's bedroom

I was getting prepared by my stylists and make-up artists. They applied all sorts of make-up to make me beautiful. The room smelled of powder, cosmetics and perfumes which began to make me feel dizzy.

"Can't u just hurry up? I am suffocating," I said in irritation. I always hated to decorate myself with unnecessary make-ups and fake accessories. One of the stylists came forward to apply fake eyelashes, but I shoved him off.

"Don't u dare?" I said angrily, quite frustrated to see them before my eyes.

"But...But ur highness, it will make ur eyes look beautiful," she said politely.

"I am beautiful in my own way...So, just get out with ur team...I am quite capable of getting myself ready," I said sternly. Within 10 minutes, they all were forced out of my room. I locked the door behind me and started getting ready on my own. First I washed my face , then applied light make-up , a little eye-liner , lipstick and mascara , and then went to get myself ready taking the blue shimmering long gown in my hand.

I looked myself in the mirror. I was looking nice, quite decent.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked in attitude as I adjusted my untamed curls by giving last touch to my hair.

"Me...Rudra, ...Please open the door, Kumud," a voice whispered in a hushed tone. My eyes widened in surprise.

"Rudra?" I gasped. Prince Rudra is my best friend. He is the Prince of Vymland. Since childhood, we are inseparables.

"How did he get inside the palace? Sameera has forbidden my every friend from contacting me...especially him," I thought. I immediately opened the door and dragged him inside before closing the door again behind me. I stared at my best friend for some time in an unbelievable expression and then jumped in his arms, pulling him closer in a bone crushing hug.

"I missed u so much..." I whispered as my voice choked with emotions.

"Me too, babes," he said closing his eyes as he pulled me closer to himself.

"How...How did u come inside?" I asked him pulling away.

"U forgot...King of Samora is my maternal uncle...So...I am invited," he smiled at me.

"So...U are here to congratulate me?" I smiled sadly at him.

"I am so sorry, Kumud..." he whispered apologetically as he again hugged me consoling me with his words.

"It's not ur fault..." I whispered back rubbing my nose in his chest.

We sat on the sofa holding each other's hands. Meeting him after a long time since my father died unleashed my every pain. I cried in his arms as I shared everything that happened with me since Sameera sat on the throne, controlling everyone in the kingdom as if all were her puppet. He listened to everything silently as he rubbed my back soothing my pain. He didn't interrupt me and stared at me occasionally wiping my tears off my face.

"U suffered a lot...I am sorry not able to help u, Kumud..." he whispered feeling upset.

"But u must know that I will be always by ur side...no matter what happens...I will never live u alone...So , just buck up girl...We have an engagement to break..." He said with a bright smile, charming my spirit.

"Thank u Rudra...thanks for ur support...U are right ...I can't lose without giving a fight back," I smiled at him.

"That's the spirit, girl..." he smiled and gave me a bone-crushing hug.

Ch 3

Engagement party

Party hall

The party was boring. Some seemed to be more interested on showing off their brand new costly accessories and dresses and some seemed to be engaged in long boring conversations on politics and business.

"This is not the engagement I dreamt of," I said to myself. Sighing deeply, I searched for my mother and found her with Rudra. I stifle my laugh seeing the red angry face of my dear mother. I could bet that she was using her whole strength not to answer back to him.

Taking the opportunity, I slipped from the hall to rest for some time away from the crowd.

There was still time for the exchange of rings. So, it wouldn't be any harm, right?

Outside the party hall (stable)

I was standing outside the stable watching horses. They are marvellous creatures...loyal and exceptionally beautiful. I am always awed by the sight of a herd of horses galloping through a field - powerful, independent beasts but stunning to view.

I was 4 when my father taught me horse riding. As a kid horses meant riding and being with my friends. But as time passed by ,I realized that they are more than that...a best friend...a partner...a listener.They don't care how many times u come off , how covered in dirt u are as at the end of the day it's ur horse who will cherish u whether u win a medal or lose it to someone else. U could trust them like u trust urself.

"U like horses?" I heard a familiar voice behind me.

"Prince Saras..." I gritted my teeth. Every cell of my body stiffed and I hardened my jaws remembering something unpleasant few days back.

Flashback in

18+

A sound of giggling attracted my attention and made me to follow it. I ended up outside Sameera's room. I was contemplating whether to invade her privacy or not, when I heard whispers of a guy. Without wasting any more time, I pushed the door a little and saw something that froze me at my place.

Sameera was pressed against the wall and a guy was holding her waist, whispering something in her ear, making her giggle. I tried to see the face of the person being intimate with my so called mother without being caught, but I failed to do so.

Sameera lifted her lustful gaze and unbuttoned his shirt and pressed her red lips showering open mouth kisses on his chest while he caressed her head with one of his hand. I saw the side of the guy. His forehead curtained with dishevelled hair. Every time I thought I would be able to see his face, her face blocked my view. Only I could see his lips that were stretched into a lopsided grin.

Suddenly Sameera pushed the guy on the bed. I rose on my toe to see the face of that mystery man, but he turned his face on the other side, making me sigh in disappointment. My eyes drew back to her who was by now smirking at that guy as she stood at the foot of the bed, stripping. She slowly unbuttoned her shirt. As she undid the last button of her shirt, her breasts spilled out.

"Eww...she didn't wear a bra," I thought in disgust.

"How much do u want me?" she whispered huskily.

The guy licked his lips, making me gulp.

She smirked, "Quite, I see."She let her hands travelled down her hips, slowly and sensuously, pulling down her thongs.

The guy got off the bed and walked towards her. He ripped off his shirt throwing it away on the floor.

"U have been a bad girl lately," the guy spoke, making me jolt back at his direction.

"That voice..." I shivered.

"Punish me then, baby," Sameera said seductively, rubbing her breasts pleasuring herself.

"How hard do u want me?" he said.

"Fast & hard," she giggled.

"Are u sure u can handle me?" he said with a chuckle.

"Yes, I can...Punish me baby...I have been a naughty girl," she winked and pushed him on the bed, hovering over him. But the guy flipped her over and pinned her hands on the bedpost. He tilted his head as he bent over her when I saw his face clearly. It was the face of the same person for whom I spent sleepless nights longing for his one glance. He was none other than MY PRINCE CHARMING - Prince Saras Pratap Singh.

I couldn't wait any longer to see my dreams crashing into million pieces. So, I ran as fast as I could to my room, and broke down into uncontrollable sobs. The pain just kept on increasing until I felt nothing. I decided to remember MY PRINCE CHARMING as I visualized him for the 1^st time in my birthday party. I would always fancy him just in my dreams, ignoring his reality that was too painful for me to bear.

Flashback out

"U didn't answer," Saras said as he tried to read my face. I blinked back my tears and cleared my throat.

"Yes, I like horses... Horses see our inner selves. They don't care if we are the king of a country or a simple civilian. They see us as what we really are..." I said and then glanced at Saras. Narrowing my eyes at him, I again said, "Unlike humans...they are not backstabbers...They are real...they don't need to pretend...They grow real bond...love u unconditionally and can sense ur pain and depression like a true friend does."

"U are mad..." He said looking at me intently as I finished.

"What?" I tried to brush it off as I tried to calm my rising anger.

"U are mad at me for something...but what? What did I do?" he said looking a bit confused and lost.

"It's cold ...I think I should get inside," I tried to escape. But he held my hand and gazed at me with sadness.

"Please tell me Kumud what did I do to deserve ur bitterness," he said as his eyes glistened with tears.

"I think u are mistaken...I barely know u to have any grudge against u..." I said with a tight smile. I removed his hand from my wrist and went inside the hall, leaving him confused.

In the party hall

"Where were u?" I was welcomed by Sameera's angry hushed tone.

"Outside," I replied shrugging my shoulders.

"Do u know it is a very impolite act to leave ur own party without saying anything?" she gritted her teeth.

"I didn't run away...I just went to have some fresh air...Don't make an issue out of this?" I narrowed my eyes and went ahead ignoring her completely.

"U?" she growled, but a hand pulled her by elbow and stopped her in her place.

"U should give her some space, u know?" the familiar voice said to Sameera. I turned my head and saw Prince Saras consoling my angry bitchy mother. He was whispering something in her ear making her nod her head vigorously. I pursed my lips in anger when Prince Rudra came and wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer to him.

"He is not urs, Kumud," he whispered in my ear.

"I know," I whispered back sadly.

Ch 4

In the party hall

The ring ceremony was quick. No one was interested in taking part in it. As I slipped in an exquisite ring around the fat finger of King of Samora, my eyes scanned the hall in search of Prince Saras.

There I saw him looking at me intently with so much interest as if I was a painting that he intended to understand. My trance broke hearing the claps from the guests. Soon everyone came forward to congratulate me.

As the music played in the background, I saw couples joining the dance floor. I saw MY PRINCE CHARMING dancing and giggling with Sameera. But his eyes were fixed on mine, giving me no choice but to look away. I desperately prayed to end the horrible night so that I could go to my room and soak my body in bubbles of soap, relaxing my tensed nerves. So, I decided to search for Prince Rudra, probably flirting with any beautiful princess ,and head for my room after bidding him goodbye.

"Looking for someone?" someone asked me in my ear.

I sighed and responded, "Yes, but it is not you."

Prince Saras chuckled and turned me around to face him.

"Shall I have this dance?" He asked, holding out his hand.

I hesitated as it would be quite rude to reject a dance from the Prince of Valdeny.

Song started...

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Music...

I gracefully took his hand and he escorted me like a bride walking down the aisle.

"Hello, lovelies...This song is dedicated to a special person in my life...kumud," Rudra gleamed at me. I creased my eyebrows seeing him looking at me with unsaid emotion.

The couples were beginning to dance. Prince Saras took my waist and right hand and we began as Rudra started singing...

[Ek din ..Ek din teri raahon mein

Baahoon mein panaahon mein

Aungaa khojaunga

Ek din tera ho jaunga ] 2

Saras swept me around the dance floor with all the grace and skill of a professional. The orchestra played a waltz, and we glided over the floor. I looked at his eyes that held strong emotions for me making me a little flustered.

[Yeh dil to na keh saka yeh baatein

dil to na keh saka] 2

I turned my head to see Rudra whose eyes were on me as he sang. The words seemed to be coming straight from his heart. My trance broke when Saras picked me up holding my waist. My breast brushed along the way making me blush.

Music...

Saras slowly landed me on the floor and pulled me closer to him.

Saras brushed his lips on my neck. My breath hitched when he kissed it softly. He trailed soft kissed along my shoulder, then inhaled my hair deeply. I could feel his lips curved into a faint smile as he sucked my earlobes, startling me all of a sudden.

[Tu jaane na tu

Chaahat meri kitni betaab hai ] 2

Ho jo barso meri palkon mein tha

Tu wohi khwaab hai

His grip on my waist began to be tighter making me wince in pain and pleasure to be held captive in the arms of MY PRINCE CHARMING.

[Har ghadi har ghadi teri yaadoon mein

vaadon mein iradon mein

Aungaa khojaunga

Ek din tera ho jaunga ]

I pulled away slowly to look in his hazels. It was filled with tears as if he was fighting with his inner self. His lips parted to say something but stopped as a flash of fear passed through his eyes.

[Yeh dil to na keh yeh baatein

Dil to na keh saka ] 2

I knew that I wasn't doing the right steps any more, but he covered it up with his elegance. I smirked when I realized that Sameera was fuming at the corner of the hall watching us so close that our bodies were pasted to each other with no space for the air to pass.

Music...

He leaned down to bring his lips close to mine; making me red. I blushed uncontrollably and lowered my eyes.

[Yeh Jhukti nazar

Jaane jigar hosh lejati hai

Woah...] 2

Mein kaise kahon

Ek ajnabi dard dejati hai

I heard him chuckle and I quickly raised my eyes and gave him my best glare. I stole glances at Rudra who was obviously giving me naughty smile. I rolled my eyes at him and then maintained again my eye contact with those captivating hazels which never left mine. A blush blossomed on my cheeks when I saw that everyone's eyes were on us. Even some of the couples stopped dancing just to see us. Saras took that as an invitation and used more of the space to glide with me.

Chupke se Chupke se teri neeedon mein

Khwaabon mein khayalon mein

Chaaunga Khojunga

Ek din tera ho jaunga ]

[Yeh dil to na keh yeh baatein

dil to na keh saka..

music...

As the song ended, he spun me in a slow turn while the onlookers clapped in appreciation.

Song ended.

Ch 5

The music changed into a slow number, and we just kept swaying our bodies as he brought his lips close to my ear brushing it softly. The sensation he gave me made me to curl my toes as hair on my body stood on end.

"Why are u mad at me?" he asked me without wasting any time.

"I am not," I forced a smile.

"U are...U know that I can read u, right?" he said and twirled me in a circle before ending up in his arms.

"I can never sleep without knowing the girl I fancy is upset with me," he said looking at me with an intense expression. His words made my breathings harder.

"Is he saying the truth? Does he like me just like I do," I thought feeling hopeful. I stared at his intense hazels that raised my heartbeats. Suddenly flashes of his and Sameera's intimate moments came in front of my eyes making me laugh at my stupidity.

"How can I get carried away by his words? He is nothing but a liar...His looks...his emotions...everything about him is deceptive," I thought giving him a hard look.

"Kumud...please tell me what did I do?" he begged with his eyes.

"U are in love with my mother," I said bitterly, making his eyes go wide.

We ended our dance with a dip, and I got up and slowly started to walk away before he could try to kiss my hand.
I walked over to a waiter and took a class of red wine.
I sat down on one of the couches, sipping my wine.

Prince Danny of Argentina approached me and sat down.

"Why is such a beautiful lady alone tonight?" He asked, looking at me.

I did not look back, but straight ahead.

"Men do not satisfy me." I answered.

He laughed and and put his hand on my knee. I ignored it. I hoped he wouldn't dare to go farther.
But he did.

"Is there somewhere we can go, alone?" He whispered in my ear while moving his hand up.I knew his moves. He was behind my throne after Sameera turned down his open offer , probably due to getting a better option - Prince Saras Pratap Singh , whose country was just as powerful as mine.

I became alert and stood up immediately, splashing my wine at him.

"You should be ashamed of yourself." I spat, "Calling yourself 'your highness', more like the royal fool!"

With that I paced myself outside of the palace and sat on the stairs. I never liked calling my home a castle.

OUTSIDE THE PALACE

I looked up at the stars. Ever since my father was murdered, I named the North Star after him, because it shows he is always watching over me.
I stood up when I heard footsteps behind me.
I looked around, but no one was out there.

"Hello?" I said.

Nothing. I must have been hearing things. I turned my gaze towards the streets. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain to my neck, it was a blade.
I tried screaming but someone's hand covered my mouth.

"Scream and I'll make it a slow, painful, death," the killer whispered. I inhaled deeply and smelled a woody spicy fragrance - a combination of cardamom, cedar wood, tonka beans, and mandarin orange.
He travelled his hand up my body and started caressing my breast, giving occasional squeeze, as he nuzzled his nose in the crook of my neck. Feeling disgusted, I started to cry.

"Ssshhh..."he hushed me up. My breathing started getting shallow. In an attempt to save myself, I looked in the front in hope of seeing someone who could alert the guards. As if god heard my prayer, I saw a maid walking down the streets with fresh towels in her hand.

"Say anything and I will hunt you down," the killer whispered again as it followed my eyes.

The arms released me and my neck, and I instantly became dizzy and fell in the arms of the attacker. I could see the eyes of my attacker behind the mask. It was exceptionally cold, and I could bet that my attacker was capable of doing everything that could chill ur bones. It removed my arms from its body and let me drop on the ground. The maid who was far away from me saw me lying injured. She screamed in fear as I gazed at her helplessly.
As the scream echoed the surroundings , I saw many guests run outside, including my mother, who squealed and ran over to me.

"Someone call the medic!" She screamed.

Everyone was around me now...
Maybe even my attempted killer.

Ch 6

In the morning (next day of engagement)

I woke up as the bright light of sunrays fell on my face. I tried to open my eyes but it felt heavy. I closed them again and tried to ease the discomfort. My ears became sharp as I heard footsteps. Panicking about the arrival of someone, I tried to sit up in a hurry but in doing so hurt my wound making me wince in pain.

"Careful Kumud," I heard a voice.I blinked my eyelashes and saw the concerned face of Rudra hovering over me.

"Rudra...u...here!!?" I asked him in surprise.

"Couldn't leave u alone," he whispered looking upset. He adjusted my pillows and made me to sit comfortably.

"What happened?" I asked him.

He stood up and brought a mirror in front of me. I looked at myself in the mirror, and then I saw it.
The mark the killer made on my neck.
It wasn't deep. Infact I could barely see it now. I sat there blank for a moment while Rudra gazed at me in concern.
"How long has it been since my attack?" I asked him breaking the silence.

"13 hrs," he whispered.

"Did we catch him?" I asked him hoping for a yes.

"No..." He shook his head.

"Did u see his face?" he asked me.

"No...He was masked," I replied as the last night incident replayed in my mind.

"I...I don't get it..." he whispered in a trance.

"What?" I asked him in confusion.

"According to the royal security team there was no outsider...All were invited...Guards saw no one entering and leaving the area...So, how can someone gets the audacity to attack the Princess, that too in her premise surrounded by tight security and surveillance cameras...The guy must be either super-intelligent or very stupid to do so," he said frowning deeply.

"Yeah...may be...But the fact is he is still out there, probably thinking of trying for the 2^nd time," I said with a deep sigh. Suddenly something struck me.

"Sameera...? Where was she?" I asked him. His eyes widened for a moment and then nodding his head he replied, "She was flirting with Prince of Greenland...I saw her."

"So she alibis out," I said with a deep frown. He acknowledged shaking his head.

"Then who would be?" I whispered to myself. Then something struck me again. My jaws clenched and my eyes became as hard as stone as I balled my fists digging my nails in my palms.

"Prince Saras..? What about him?" I asked Rudra.

"U...U think...he did this!!?" he gasped in shock. I looked away immediately blinking my tears away.

"He is with Sameera...Most probably they planned it together...taking care of each other's mess," I gritted my teeth.

"Most probably," Rudra nodded his head agreeing to my point. He looked at me and asked, "So, what now?"

I looked back at him and said firmly, "I want to know everything about this guy...within a week."

"That's too fast," Rudra whispered in surprise.

"I don't have time to lose...," I replied shaking my head. "Have already lost so much..." I murmured.

"Besides I can't ask my team to do it as it will alert Sameera...& through her Prince Saras will be alerted.." I said again.

"But Kumud, he is not someone ordinary...He is THE PRINCE OF VALDENY- THE FUTURE RULER OF THAT COUNTRY," he said again.

"Can u do this work or not?" I asked him in anger making him startled a bit.

"Okay...I will try my best," he shook his head promising to let me know about him within a week.

We sat facing each other silently. My thoughts were clouded with Prince Saras.

"Can he really kill me?" I thought sadly.

"Don't we have anything between us ...not even our friendship?" I thought again as my heart squeezed in pain.

"Seems like my 1^st love will be incomplete..." I sighed heavily.

I was lost in my depressive thoughts when I was taken in a warm comforting hug.

"We will figure this out?...together...like old times," he whispered in my hair kissing my forehead softly. I simply nodded my head unable to say anything due to my heart break.

"Thank u for being with me, Rudra..." I whispered.

"Always," he whispered back with a faint smile.

After 2 hrs,

Prince Rudra was cutting apples for me and feeding me at the same time. He cracked jokes that were silly, but it still brought smile on my lips seeing his effort to keep me happy. He went on and on how he had met Princess of Ashville in one of his party and how she was smitten by him.

"These girls I tell u Kumud...They will kill me one day with their over admiration...What can I say, I am so irresistible..." he sighed making me burst into fits of laughter.

"What?" he frowned at me.
"Don't tell me that u don't enjoy their attention," I cocked one of my eyebrows.

"Nah...They are fake...not real like u," he shrugged as he fed me a piece of apple.

"For u I am always perfect," I rolled my eyes. It always amused me that he never found any flaw in me. For him, I am the best.

"But u are perfect..." he said with a deeper frown.

"See..." I said giving him a I told u so' look.

Suddenly, I heard the creaking of the wooden door and lifted my head to see Prince Saras walking inside my room. A million of butterflies gushed to my stomach and I let out a sigh. I was sure that my mouth was slightly open seeing his bedroom hair and suit hanging carelessly over his shoulder. He stopped seeing Prince Rudra with me lying in a half position on my bed with a knife in his hand and a plate on his lap. Frowning deeply, his eyes moved towards me and instantly it changed into concern.

"Kumud?" he whispered softly. It felt so good to hear my name from his mouth. We stared at each other for a moment after he looked away.

"Prince Saras!!" I said with a polite smile. He flinched slightly at my formal tone.

"Hello, Prince Saras," Rudra smiled at him. Saras nodded his head and then looked at me again.

"How are u?" he asked me.

"Still breathing...I am sure the killer is quite disappointed," I said with a forced smile. He seemed not to understand my sarcasm and said, "Thank god, u are safe...I was so worried for u."

"Yeah, that's why u were not here with me when I woke up...Probably busy in f**king that bitch Sameera," I rolled my eyes mentally, but gave him a fake smile blinking my eyelashes. He saw me weirdly and asked, "Kumud, can we talk for a second?"

"No..." I replied. He gazed at me with hurt expression.

"Kumud...please..." he begged again with his eyes.

"I am busy Prince Saras...Rudra has visited me after a long time and I just want to be with him as much as possible...So, some other time," I said tightly. He nodded his head and walked away before giving me a sad look. I couldn't say why but I hated his sad eyes. I began to regret my rude behaviour and mentally rebuked myself for that.

"U did the right thing , u know," Rudra whispered pressing my hands with his.

"But...but , what if he is innocent?" I confessed my fear.

"Still it will do no harm to him..." he said.

"How?" I asked him in confusion.

"Well...Let put it in this way that if killer comes to know about ur sudden growing feelings for ur PRINCE CHARMING, he can be in danger," Rudra said making me gasp in shock and fear. My heart began to slam hard against my ribs as I thought Prince Saras in danger because of me.

"No..." I said in a barely audible whisper.

"So...just dodge his advances until we find our killer," he said.

"Is that so easy...? ...Because every time I see him blood rushes to me cheek ...my heart races faster...and my feelings show up on my face... if only he knew that I love him more than anything else," I sighed deeply.

Ch 7

After 3 days (4^th day of engagement),

Days were the same. It started with Prince Saras's thoughts and ended with his dreams. It seemed like I was falling hard for him. He comes everyday to the palace to spend nights with Sameera and leaves as soon as the sun rises. He seemed not to bother me, probably thinking that I was just not interested. Our last encounter surely hurt his ego, but I cared a damn...or was I?

It was a bright sunny day. As usual I was accompanied by Rudra in the breakfast table. He never failed to visit me ensuring my safety.

"Taste it..." I said to Rudra serving him a small piece of cake baked by me.He took it happily and bit it.

"Mmm..." he moaned.He relished the cake and licked his fingers & then showed me a thumbs up.

"Is that so good?" I asked him in excitement.

"Do u have any doubt in that?" he replied as he took the whole cake and started eating it.

"Heyyy...leave a piece for me," I frowned at him.

"Sorry babes, next time," he winked at making me frown deeper. I glared at him and served myself breakfast.

Suddenly, I heard soft giggles. As I turned my head I saw Prince Saras kissing Sameera. I gripped the fork too hard and dropped it on the plate with a noise startling their making out session in the open.Sameera gave me a hard look and forwarded her hand towards Prince Saras which he held gracefully and walked her towards the table.He pulled a chair for her like a true gentleman and made her sit comfortably before he took his seat in between me and her.

"Prince Rudra, what are u doing here so early?" Sameera said with a forced smile.

"Spending time with my best friend...Why...do u have any problem with that too?" he replied gritting his teeth. But my eyes were trained on Prince Saras. Something was off with him. He looked different.

"That's enough," I said to Saras who was pouring tea for the ladies. He nodded his head and passed me the cup. I noticed that his hands were trembling and he looked pale & exhausted.

"Saras, are u okay," I whispered in concern. As if he didn't hear, he remained like a statue making me more concerned.

"Saras?" I called out.

"Huh?" he suddenly looked at me with blank eyes.

"What happened?" I asked him again. I was getting ugly feeling seeing him like that.

"I...I am fine...Yeah, I...I am absolutely fine," he whispered nodding his head.

"I need to go...NOW," he said and walked away in a hurry surprising us all of a sudden.

"What happened to him?" I murmured in confusion.

"Nothing...just a little tired after the workout I gave him last night," Sameera winked at me.

"Are u done?" Rudra gritted his teeth seeing me upset as he glared at Sameera.

"Almost," Sameera replied with a smirk. "What's this...cake?" she smiled brightly and ate a piece before Rudra could stop her.

"Damn..." he cursed under his breath. "Ewww...What's this? Damn..." She scrunched her face in disgust. I was confused for a moment and immediately picked up a small piece of cake and ate.

"I forgot to add sugar," I murmured.

"Whoever made this, I will fire her," Sam fumed in anger and left the table.

"Kumud...?" Rudra tried to comfort me.

"Don't..." I shrugged him off. Taking a deep sigh, I asked, "DID U FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT SARAS?"

"Not yet..." he murmured.

"I WANT ALL INFORMATION ABOUT HIM...SO BETTER HURRY UP, RUDRA...I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE," I said tightly.

"AND FROM NEXT TIME U CAN CRITICIZE ME, U KNOW...I AM NOT THAT FRAGILE..." I said with a forced smile and left the table without caring to look back once as he called me repeatedly.