He hesitates to enter the room but eventually doe. Khushi looks behind hearing the sound and simultaneously call each other's names. They both break into a small smile and again simultaneously say you first. Arnav then goes on and says Khushi you say first. Clutching her saree tightly, Khushi began. Arnavji i know it will be very had for you to believe what i am going to say. In fact i am prepared for that to happen and for you to be angry with me but i have decided that I can't spend anymore time in my life with you without saying this. I also know what your reaction will be but i am ready to face it in this 6 months or so. She goes on closing her eyes with how her life had been so far ever since the first time she met Arnav at the Sheesh Mahal. When she finishes, she couldn't find Arnav in front of her. Thinking that Arnav didn't even listen to her, she turns around dejected.But there was Arnav siting on the bed his face covered in his hands. Khushi goes near him and places a hand on his shoulder expecting him to push her away as he always did. Instead he looks up with tear filled eyes. Khushi who has never seen Arnav break down kneels down and looks at him and says Please Don't. I don't have the strength to see you like this Arnavji. It is a far more harsher punishment as compared to this contract marriage. Arnav pulls Khushi into a hug. Khushi is shocked to see him react as such.After some time, they break apart and Arnav makes Khushi sit beside him. He holds her hand and says his perspective of the story.
When he finishes he sees her crestfallen. He touches her shoulder and she jerks. She says Arnavji i didn't know that you knew about this at all. I am really sorry. I should have told you about it but i hid the truth as i knew how you would react since Anjaliji makes up your life. But i can't believe you actually thought i was in love with your jijaji just because you saw him hugging me and me asking him to cut this rishta. This is as good as killing me alive.Arnav covers her mouth and says Khushi chup. Don't you ever think of such a thing. Please will you forgive me. I know i don't even deserve this cause i have put you through lots of pain. But you know Khushi even in the contract, lies an element of what i want, to spend as much of my life with you because I Love You. Khushi removed his hands from her mouth and hugs him saying Me too. She buries her face on his shirt and cries tears of joy while he strokes her hair. Everything was now back to normal or was it?They both lie back on the beautifully decorated bed with Khushi's head on Arnav's Chest. Soon enough they fall asleep. Riiing. The alarm clock sounded at 5 30am. Khushi opens her eyes slowly and notices that she is lying on Arnav's chest. She hurriedly tries to get up but realises she is being pinned down by Arnav's arms around her. She lies there trying not to wake him up and slowly bends forward to give him a kiss.She kisses him on his left cheek and Arnav still closed eyes shws her his right cheek. Realising that Arnav was awake all the while, Khushi blushes and asks him to leave her.
He reluctantly lets go. As she gets up, Arnav pulls the end of her saree and Khushi falls back onto the bed. Quickly Arnav gives her a kiss and says Good Morning Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada.Khushi makes her way to the bathroom blushing . She stops halfway and turns to say she doesn't have clothes when she bangs into Arnav who was right behind her. He passes her his sweatshirt, trackpants and towel and tells her to go get ready while he finds a way for her.Arnav goes towards the door but suddenly remembers his Di passing him a yellow saree to give Khushi yesterday morning. He goes to take it from the cupboard and hides behind the window grinning to himself how Khushi will be searching for him.The door unlocks and Arnav holds his breath quietly peeping from behind the curtain. Khushi steps out and Arnav momentarily forgets to breathe. Khushi though wearing a slightly oversized set of clothes was looking beautiful as usual.She walked near the window, towel dried her hair and flipped her hair backwards. Droplets of water flew and some of them hit the face of Arnav who got out of his trance.
Khushi then combs her her while talking to herself. Devi Maiyaa, this lard governer is taking too long. How will I go out now. I am sure everyone is awake by now. But i kind of like this new person i am seeing. He is not the lard governer he used to be. He has changed alot and i hope and wish life would be always as such. Arnav finds Khushi's ramblings cute and feels like laughing at her. He is happy seeing her getting back to her old jovial self and is happy for that. He controls his laughter and slowly approaches her from behind but Khushi is too busy to notice that. He then hugs Khushi from behind expecting her to blush away. Instead she screams. He moves back and quickly uses his hand to cover her mouth. But it was too late. There were knocks on the door and Anjali's voice sounded. Khushiji are you okay. Is everything alright. Please open the door. Arnav goes to open the door and tells her Di nothing is wrong. Anjali says no Chote I want to see her first and walks in.She sees the embaressed Khushi blushing and says are you okay. Before Khushi replies, Anjali sees her in Arnav's clothes and laughs. She says Sorry Chote for disturbing you. See you During Breakfast. She walks out giggling. Arnav goes behind her and locks the door once she leaves. He then walks up to the red faced Khushi and says why did you scream?
Khushi says Arnavji i got scared because i saw a lizard on the wall not because you hugged me. Arnav breaks out laughing and says Khushi you are just so cute. After composing himself he goes nearer to Khushi. With each step he takes forward, she takes a step backwards in the process saying Arnavji what are you trying to do. Khushi hits the wall and stops.Arnav is just inches away from her.Khushi tries to escape from him but Arnav places his hands on the wall blocking her. Khushi heartbeat gets faster and she starts breathing heavier. Arnav comes so close to her and uses his hands to cup her face. Khushi closes her eyes and Arnav taking that as a signal gives her a kiss. They both share the kiss when Arnav' phone starts ringing. They break apart with Khushi blushing and Arnav cursing the caller under his breath. When he picks the call up, he realises it was from an unknown number. As as he was to cut the call he sees the time and realises Khushi has to go down to prepare breakfast.
Khushi on the other hand is still in her dreamland thinking about their Kiss. Arnav shakes her shoulder and she comes back to reality. Arnav tells her to change into the saree and go down while he takes his shower. He tells her he wishes that time wouldn't go so fast. Khushi quickly gets ready in her yellow saree, applies her Sindoor and hurries down to the kitchen. There Payal was preparing Halwa for the sweet dish ritual and Anjali was talking to her. On seeing Khushi looking flustered, Anjali says Khushiji relax, you are not late. You still have about 30 minutes to prepare your sweet dish. Khushi thinks for a while and says Anjaliji I am going to make Kheer and starts work.Meanwhile, Arnav gets dressed in casuals as he decided not to go to work today. He makes his way down and admires Khushi while talking to his Di. He says Di I am not going to work today as i thought we should all spend time together. Anjali replies Chote you mean you both spend time together? Arnav quickly changes the topic and says Khushi you knew how to make Kheer. I thought you would be making Jelebis since you love them so much and i wanted to have them today but it's okay. Another time maybe.Before anyone could say a thing, Arnav quickly leaves the kitchen to avoid being teased again. Payal and Anjali follow behind taking the Halwa Payal had made. Khushi was left alone and she thinks about what Arnav had said. An idea comes to her head.Khushi continues working. Soon enough, everyone assembles for breakfast. Nani addresses everyone and says both Bahus have made sweet dishes but before she continued she realised Khushi was missing. She calls for her and Khushi comes out of the kitchen with a tray containing four covered bowls.
Mami says look she made so much of Kheer that we are going to end up eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Nani says Chup Manorama. Khushi Bitiya place the dish on the table and you both can start serving it. Khushi places the tray on the table, opens the first cover and starts serving Kheer for everyone. Arnav stretches out his hand and Khushi says Arnavji wait a moment. I have made sugerless one for you. She then opens the other cover and served him.Anjali says not bad Khushiji you seem to know Chote better than i had expected you to. Now i don't have to worry about his well being so muh. Mami who disliked Khushi being praised says Hello Hi Bye Bye then what is in the other two bowls. Everyone is curious to find out. Khushi opens the two cover at the same time and to Arnav's surprise, it contained Jelebis. Arnav immediately reaches for one but Khushi stops him and passes him the sugarless ones. Arnav puts that bowl down, takes the sweet one and places it near Khushi's mouth.
Khushi blushes. They stare at each other when NK comments Nannav Isn't this a bit too much. Arnav realises his surroundings and feels slightly embaressed. He immediately addresses Anjali and says Di i was testing it on Khushi to see if they were edible before i give it to you he said winking at Khushi. Anjali laughs and says Khushiji Chote will not let you go until you take a bite. Khushi takes a small bite and looks away redfaced and with a small smile on her face. Anjali sees the smile and tells Akash to learn from Chote how to effectively romance.Meanwhile, Arnav puts the remaining piece in his mouth thinking no one noticed him. But he was caught red handed by Nani who said, Chote that is all you can have todayl. You can't have too much sugar and you know that. Arnav apologises to Nani and silently eats his breakfast. Payal and Khushi feed their husbands the first mouth of their sweet dish blushing and Both Arnav and Akash do the same. Nani, Mama and Mami then gifts Payal and Khushi as per tradition. Anjali then gives Khushi a box with tears and says this is Mama's gift for Chote's Bride. Khushi takes it and her eyes fill with tears.From the corner of her eyes, she sees Arnav also having tears in his eyes. She quickly tells Nani she will be back soon and goes to her room.
Slowly, everyone disperse and Arnav goes to his room. He sees Khushi crying there. He gets worried and says Khushi.She looks up, sees Arnav and immediately hugs him and cries again. Arnav lifts Khushi's face with his fingers and wipes her tears. Slowly Khushi begins. Arnavji this is your mother's note to your wife. She had stated in this letter, how much she loves you, how much you meant to her, how she regrets not telling you about her previous few heart attacks and knowing that she may leave you alone anytime. She said that she believes that you will choose your wife correctly and she hopes that your wife will love you as much or even more than your mum did. and be a good mother to you because she believes you have been subjected to a harsh childhood and she once again apologises knowing she has to leave you behind.Arnav's eyes fill with tears as Khushi finishes summarising the letter. Khushi touches Arnav's cheeks and says Look Arnavji you can trust me on his. I won't leave you. Arnav slowly takes his Ma's Kangans and wears them for Khushi saying Ma was right. I did make the right choice. They both share a warm hug and she says Isn't it late already. You should leave for work now. Arnav smiles and says Let's go Khushi. Khushi stares at him and he says i told you we will be spending time together. Khushi blushes and they both walk out of the room Khushi behind Arnav. Arnav stops and turns. He goes beside Khushi and softly holds her hand walking beside her smiling away.Anjali who was watching them walk down the stairs decides to give them more privacy and says, Chote I need you to bring Khushiji out to shop for her clothes and accessories. Now that she is a Raizada Bahu, she deserves this treatment. Arnav immediately says Okay Di and Anjali smiles. She then turns to Khushi and tells her that she is looking beautiful with her Kangans. Anjali hugs Khushi before Arnav leaves with Khushi.
Khushi and Arnav make their way to the car and Arnav sweetly opens the door for her. He buckles the seatbelt for her and gives her a kiss on the cheek.Khushi who was not expecting this gives the same eaction as she did when Arnav gave his first kiss at the polside. Arnav smiles at her and says you are just so beautiful. She blushes. He then gets himself behind the wheels. Just then his phone rings. Arnav picks the call and it is Aman. Arnav immediately tells Aman to reschedule his appointments and meetings for another month or so and cuts the call. Khushi gapes and Arnav uses his fingers to pull her lips close. He then drives off to the mall while his left hand is entwined with Khushi's right hand. When they reach there, they walk towards a saree shop and Arnav tells the shopkeeper to pick out a blue, a dark gree a red and a pink saree in particular before telling Khushi to pick the rest. She got another 2 sarees and they proceeded to pay for the sarees. Khushi kept thinking about why Arnav picked out those particular colors as she walked out.Arnav then brought her to the jewellary shop where he got her a diamond set despite Khushi refusing to buy it. They then walk towards a shop where Khushi sees Men's wear. She takes a few shirts place them against Arnav then rejects them. Finally she chooses a red shirt for him. They settle their purchases and leave to go home. On the way home, they pass by a mandir. Khushi knowing that Arnav will never stop at a mandir prays silently closing her eyes from the car.Suddenly she feels the car reversing and she opens her eyes to see Arnav stop the car outside the Mandir. She looks at him and he is smiling and gestures her to go.She gets down but before that she gives a kiss on Arnav's cheeks. As she climbs up the stairs, she wishes Arnav would also come with her but knew that would only happen in her dreams. She goes up and prays to her Devi Maiyaa silently hoping that all this happiness would last. Just then she hears a whisper saying It will. She opens her eyes and to her right was Arnav. Just then the bells ring and the Aarti was done. Khushi gets the prasad and amazingly Arnav gets the prasad too.They walk down the stairs when Khushi looking at Arnav almost slips. Arnav catches her and asks if she is okay. Khushi is still in a daze.
Arnav then lifts her in his arms and carry her to the car. As they drive back to the Raizada Mansion, Khushi asks Arnav for the explanation for his sudden behaviour. He tells Khushi that he bought those few coloured sarees as they reminded him of incidents such as the Teri Meri dance sequence and Diwali night etc. He stopped at the Mandir s he know how much she believes in god. He had come up as he now believes a bit in god since Khushi is God's gift for him. Khushi is by now tearing and Arnav says Khushi Please don't. You know this is something i don't like. Khushi tries her best to stop and give a smile to Arnav.They reach the Raizada mansion hand in hand smiling.When they approach the door, they hear Akash telling Anjali that Arnav will not be going to work for a month and that he has resceduled all his business meetings loudly. Arnav rings the bell and Anjali opens the door. She asks Arnav about his sudden decision and he says Relax di, let us in first. Anjali moves aside and Khushi and Arnav walk in. Arnav passes the packages to Khushi and asks her to keep it in their room.Khushi makes her way up and wondering why Arnav was being so secretive. Meanwhile downstairs, Arnav explains his reasons to Anjali and Akash and they are happy to hear about it. Arnav goes towards Nani's room to inform her about it while Akash and Anjali go off to tell Payal, NK, Mama and Mami about it.Arnav on the way smiles at Khushi who was walking down the stairs. Khushi found Arnav's behaviour strange but she wasn't the only one. Everyone thought that the change was weird but they were happy and Khushi was credited for it.
Khushi goes to the kitchen and helps Payal prepare lunch while thinking to herself why Arnav was behaving so mysteriously. She hears Arnav calling her and says here he goes again. She walks out of the kitchen leaving a giggling Payal behind.She goes up to their room and goes Yes Arnavji... Before she could go on, Arnav interupts her and gestures to the suitcase on the bed and asks her to get ready for him luggage for an overseas trip for a month to a cold country. Khushi is shocked and asks Arnavji when are you leaving? He says first thing tomorrow Khushi and excuses himself saying he is going to his office to pick up his documents needed for the trip and walks out of the room.Khushi starts to pack his clothes and jackets sadly. She knew she will miss him alot in just a day and one month would be too much to handle. She was wondering how she was going to spend one month without him.As she was packing, she comes across his white shirt. She starts to fold it but suddenly decides to leave it in the cupboard so that whenever she misses him,she could wear the shirt over to feel his presence. Tears roll down her cheeks as she continues to pack his winter wear.
Khushi feels a mix of emotions and goes to the kitchen to help herself with the Jelabis she had made in the morning. She starts munching on them wondering o herself if Arnav shared he same feelings as her. Soon Arnav is back and lunch is served. Khushi sits beside Arnav at the table but she has no appetite to eat. Everyone seeing her reaction are grinning but control themselves. NK thinking that Khushi is upset because he is leaving the next day says Khushiji don't be sad. I will come back soon and visit you all. Everyone laughs as they knew what was the cause of Khushi's sadness. Seeing her not eating, Arnav turns to her and tries to feed her. Khushi however refuses and says she has a headache and excuses herself making her way back to the room. Arnav follows behind but Khushi fails to realise that. She goes into their room and starts muttering this Lard Governor has really no feelings. To him, everything seems so easy. Arnav clears his throat. Khushi now realising his presence pretends to be ill and lies on the bed.Arnav goes towards her and says Khushi i feel the pain too but what can i do. This deal is the most important one in my life. It will change alot of things for me.Khushi sits up straight hugs him and cries. But I don't know if i can stay without you and 1 month is too much. But if it is important, I will try. Arnav wipes her eyes and says that's my Khushi. She smiles lightly and he says he will get Hari Prakash to bring lunch for them and they will eat together in the room. As he was leaving, Khushi says 1 plate would do, we can share. Arnav smiles at her and walks down. He thinks to himself, Khushi I am sorry. I shouldn't have let you cry. But I promise you after this, i would never be the cause of your tears. He tells Hari Prakash to bring lunch up and goes up once again. Hari Prakash follows behind and gives them their lunch.Khushi and Arnav share their food feeding each other. After lunch, Khushi gets Arnav to promise her that the rest of the day he would spend time with her. He promises and they start off by watching the video shot on their wedding at the Raizada Mansion, Shantivan. As they watch their vows again, Khushi places her head on Arnav's shoulder. After that Arnav brings Khushi to his garden to teach her how to maintain his plants. For the first time, someone else other than Arnav handled his plants but in a way it wasn't someone else. It was his life.Seeing Khushi gardening so happily made Arnav glad. He tells himself he should always see her as such.After some time in the garden, it was tea time. Khushi went to the kitchen and Arnav followed behind. As if pre told, no one was outside. Khushi starts preparing black cofee without sugar in one cup. When Arnav asks her, she says the same sharing rule applies with a grin. Arnav says Is that so. Fine then. The bottom half is yours and the top half is mine. Ladies first so go on and drink first. Khushi not knowing the trick goes ahead.
Khushi then passes him the half filled cup. Arnav stares at the cup for a while and says Khushi where is my share. You drank my share instead of yours. Khushi gave a blur look and Arnav was enjoying every moment teasing her. Arnav said my share was the top half now it is missing. Khushi realises the trick now. Seeing Arnav make fun of her, Khushi goes Arnavji and hits his chest with her fist lightly. Arnav hugs her and smiles.They walk towards their room and sit down staring at each other. Love vibes were electrifying the surroundings and they lost track of time. Chote and Khushi Bitiya it is dinner time already. Are you both coming to eat dinner or shall we go ahead without you both asks Nani from the coridor. They awoke from the trance and went down to at dinner.As they ate, they were glancing at each other. Though this time round, they sat across the table everyone could feel their love and growing closeness.After dinner, Anjali decides to bring Khushi to her room and play chess with her. Khushi however does not know how to play so Anjali decides to call Arnav in to assist Khushi. Arnav comes and sits next to Khushi. He advises her to shift the pieces and as she did so she felt a warm touch. She realised Arnav was holding her hand and helping her to move the pieces. Anjali watched as they once again got lost in love. This distraction was what she wanted. She silently went out and signales her plan before coming back in.After some time, Anjali breaks their trance. Both of them are embaressed and Anjali asks them to call it a day and have an early night since Arnav would be going overseas the next day.Both of them go to their room and lie on the bed. Khushi remembering he will be leaving starts tearing and turns away to wipe her tears. She feels a hand on her shoulder and without hesitation turns and hugs Arnav.Soon they both fall asleep. The next morning Khushi wakes up feeling Arnav's arms around her. She smiles to herself and bends forward to kiss him on his forehead. Arnav was sleeping peacefully. She strokes his hair remembering how he was to leave her and go overseas for a month. She knew it was difficult but decides to put up a tough front. After all she was Mrs Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada, the wife of strong, bold and fearless ASR. She goes to take her bath and changes into the green saree recalling the romantic Teri Meri moments. She opens the door and sees Arnav waking up. She walks towards the mirror saying Good Morning. However there is no reply. She turns in surprise for the lack of response when Arnav wishes her the same. He adds on, I know what is going on in your mind. But please for me would you leave everything aside? Khushi smiles and approaches him. She touches his cheeks and says for you i would do anything blindly. Now hurry up you have a flight to catch.Arnav gets ready and they go out together. They have breakfast with the family and soon it was time for Arnav to leave. Arnav and Khushi take blessings as a couple from Nani, Mama and Mami. They then proceed to hug Anjali, Akash and Payal.Hari Prakash comes and tells Arnav that the luggage has been placed in the car and passes Arnav his laptop bag. Everyone bids Arnav farewell and Khushi reluctantly does so. Seeing her fight back her emotions and tears, Nani suggests to Arnav to bring Khushi to the Airport. Khushi knowing that she will not be able to take it refuses but Arnav convinces her to come for his sake. She agrees and the two of them approach the car where Akash is already at the driver's seat.
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