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vasiraju

@vasiraju

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Posted: 13 years ago

#11

Heya girls ..

what should i say about the episode to some extent it was expected ,the Hug which we are waiting is happened .

1.Cv's are successful to make me feel awkwardness about Arhi love For the fisrt time,or i should say Love can make people Blind that they forgot about the consequences and the present situation at the home.

2. Today for the first time Arhi caught publicly in the middle of Hall by everyone,which i never expected in my dreams too.😆

3.RM member's preparing sath sang for about a week in the serial and they return home with in few mins.. ...no road blocks while returning the home

4.ASR forgetting about the surroundings and he know their family members can come any time..though he started Romance ..i feel that time is not going good for ASR

5.Mami got another chance to show her angst on Guptha sisters.she is already fuming on them
and now she has handfull of pointers to start humiliating Guptha sisters.

6.payal opened her mouth and started questing Akash nad his behavior ,so i think now payal won't keep quite if any one point out kushi at this matter.this make ASR to notice what's going at payash realationship ..will he start reunite process of paysh with help of kushi.This makes me to feel better option for TRP's.

7.Anajli started Doubting ASR openly,till now she didn't opened her mouth against ASR and his marriage with kushi,but today she felt she was betrayed by her brother.

8.Now the pressure will be high on ASR,while Insecurities of anjali to increases day by day.
how ASR will manage to balance the emotions between Kushi and anjali,i want to see a Man emerging who wins the situation and play act to save his married life with kushi and his Brother relationship with anjali.
And i don't want ASR to loose his fight with the situation that has to face.

9.Nani is the only who is intelligent ,well balanced and her past experiences making the situation not go worse. her spontaneous reaction when she saw Arhi at frist sight ,she was shocked but yet controlled herself tried to make atmosphere look lighter and made everyone to move to their rooms.
Nani is the only person who can help ASR to out of this situation easily,she is the only one can make Anjali to stay normal and react meaningfully.

10.Akash i am unable to study his nature,why he is behaving like this with payal..he has to answer payal questions.he is totally following her mother instructions .yes he is upset with present situation and he can't even manage everything he is helpless ,that does not mean he show his frustration on payal,why he married payal to only listen her Mom's word,when she required her husband more.

11.Finally My last request to CV's please Don't make us Fools always tempting as near to kiss and all that stupid meaningless interruptions😡..God its a matter of few mins..and these two won't have a few min's of Privacy at all in the Total 24 hours of a day..they a common bedroom common bed ,ASR 24 /7 will be at Home mostly they won't get such privacy ..Joh unne sab kuch Hall may karna pada 😡..

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lalsunvid

@lalsunvid

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Posted: 13 years ago

#12

What the episode!! Happy sad...happy sad ...Arnav Chotte ..Arnav Chotte ...NO NO NO!!!

Get back ASR ...Get back ASR!!! ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA Come back...😊

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NothingLasts

@NothingLasts

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Posted: 13 years ago

#13

The scene which truly stood out to me was the Anjali-Arnav scene in the end. Truly a change in the dynamics in the relationship between them.

Earlier, it was Arnav who would react badly at the mention of death from Anjali's mouth. Today it is she who reacts at the mention of his death.

Earlier, it was Arnav who misunderstood and refused to listen. Today it is she who refuses to listen.

They are truly siblings. And master chess players. Never forget that. The time has finally come for Arnav Singh Raizada to be tested for his love for Khushi. He needs to think cautiously and choose wisely. He cannot win the war until and unless he is calm and rational. In this war, he cannot win if he is emotional, and yet he needs to follow his heart as well. He cannot keep shielding the truth from Anjali, fearing that she would break.

"Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery."-J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Anjali hasn't grasped the situation because she hasn't been given all the facts. She has to dissect them, accept them and only then can she be able to move on.

Arnav has a tough choice and buddy this time if Khushi gets injured, you have your work cut out for ya! Cuz she ain't coming back to you as easily as she did. She has been hurt far too much for far too long. And some bruises may heal from the outside, but they are fresh under the skin.

Loved Payal! A big 🤗 for you!!! Loved, loved, loved you! She has been gaining strength and she needs that strength for herself, her sister and her family.

A good episode overall.

Thanks!

Nazifa

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chitmanas

@chitmanas

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Posted: 13 years ago

#14

From a viewer's perspective

A while ago, Doodleberry wrote about how the internet janta forms a very very small percentage (1%) of the viewership of TV shows, including IPK. Also, vast majority don't read redux and don't have others to clarify all the WHY's and HOW's for them. So, today, I decided to sit in a lay viewers chair to see what my feelings are about the show. Even I, a regular viewer, can give you pointers on what would work for me, right?

Dear IPK Team,Please bear with me while I take you through my journey of IPK. The way IPK episodes are shown, (the pattern is pretty evident now) once or twice a week I get a dhamakedaar episode and rest of the week, it's confusion and frustration, confusion because I don't know which way the story is headed and frustration because I don't understand what the characters are doing from one day to another.

I'm not going to do any bashing of CVs or PH or anyone else involved, but would like to TRY if they'll understand a regular (non-technical) viewer's POV. Shall we get started?

THINK ABOUT IT

Sometimes I wonder if the show is meant for intellectuals and not common people like me. This is a family show and I watch it for entertainment and drama, my attention span is very little (don't have the luxury of time) and to top it all I'm unable to relate to the characters on a daily basis. If it's Arnav confusing me one day, next day it's Khushi followed by Mamiji or even Akash. I'm not interested whatsoever in doing brain surgery to figure out what's going through their minds and why they are behaving the way they do. Here are some things for your consideration.

1) Relating to the characters

Let me take you through my journey of some characters and what I saw.

Arnav Singh Raizada – During the whole kidnap fiasco which was more than 2 weeks ago, I was totally puzzled by his behavior. Wondering how I remember this aspect when I said my attention span is short? Because ILU from ASR is a huge change in his behavior and this is what I was waiting eagerly to see. Firstly ILU was out of the blue and I didn't understand where it was coming from. Is he the same guy who kept hounding and pounding Khushi about the terrace episode and made her miserable? Just because of what she said at the airport, voila a tube light went off in his brain to bring about this change or did something else happen or did he do this to tell Khushi he was in trouble???? Still not clear why he changed and there was nothing to help me understand this major change. Please don't ask me to assume things here.

Secondly, you've always shown ASR as a thinker. He was in captivity for 15 days. All I saw was him fighting the goondas, but NEVER EVER was there any thought on his mind about WHO KIDNAPPED HIM? Isn't that the first question any one of us would ask? I was left scratching my head again and decided to leave it as I didn't want to tax my brains. .

Next scene is after kidnap when Arnav and Khushi are about to enter RM and they had a small talk. Now, when his wife brought up the issue of whodunit and she told him its shyam, all ASR had was a shocked look on his face. That really made me think ASR's brain went BYE BYE. Also, when he asked Khushi if she had any evidence to expose Shyam and the way they made their entry gave us all the impression that wife and husband discussed something and that's why even though Khushi didn't have much of an evidence, she tried to unmask Shyam. Imagine my surprise when the whole time I kept thinking ASR had some plan up his sleeve (once again it's the impression that I got based on what you showed) and the shock when I found out, ASR just believes Khushi and they had no plan in mind at all……….so, me thinks, this guy let his wife walk into lion's den and just stood there watching the show until the last moment??? How do you expect me to relate to him and is this the same person whom I saw before the kidnap? Is he thinking at all? My brain got too heated up and I said, chalo let's leave it, the show is not worth wasting my time. It's only creating more and more confusion.

Khushi - The other day, you showed Khushi talking to DM and telling her what the problem is with accepting her husband. Ok, but did the monologue come at the right time? I was scratching my head for a couple of days about her behavior and gave up. Then, comes the monologue, but wait please, it's still not clear if she's bothered about the contract or not. Oh, of course, I had to wait another day when she finally tells him that theirs is a contract marriage. Ok, so it took 3 episodes to clear things from her side. Now do you see the timing issue that viewers like me have? It's always been like this with IPK, first confusion and then clarity at some point. Question is, why do I have to wait for things to be clarified? If this happens once in a while, no problem, but it happens regularly in IPK world.

What'll work for me: Can you please have meaningful monologue's and put it in plain and simple language and make it crystal clear, so there's no confusion about inconsistent behavior or sudden change of behavior. Please know that what I see today, I'm not going to remember tomorrow, so show things at the right time. If you show a change in behavior, show us the reason for it by at least the next day and not 10 episodes later.

2) Handling Sensitive Subjects – I don't have family members or friends who have experienced depression the way Anjali Jha's character does. Now, if you show me something related to Cancer, a lot of us can totally relate to this dreadful disease that's been around for a long time and there has been a lot of exposure too. Coming to depression, it's taboo and people don't want to talk about it and even if someone is undergoing it, there's denial. Very few of us have knowledge about this condition or the issues that a depressed person faces.

Anjali Manohar Jha - The last couple of weeks you've tried to show Anjali in a depressed state, but did you tell me, the viewer, what she's undergoing? NOPE. I'm left to draw my own conclusions about her condition. So, what do I feel now about this character? I have no clue what she's going through and think that she's not willing to connect up the dots and is just getting paranoid and putting her brother in a fix and trying to make it sound like Khushi is to be blamed. Yes, to come extent I'll sympathise with her, but if I see this for more than two weeks, my sympathy will not continue and I'll assume she actually wants to separate Arnav and Khushi and will not be happy about it.

What'll work for me: Give me briefly some idea about the seriousness of depression and that too for a pregnant woman. Show me something that'll create an impression about this condition. If there were some dialogs between the doctor and Arnav about Anjali's condition, how to take care of her and what problems she'll face, there's every chance I'll relate to this, right

I have a lot more things to say, but want to give you time to digest just the few pointers that i mentioned above. So, let me take leave for now and see you some time soon.

Sincerely,

A lay viewer

[NOTE: I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT MY PERCEPTION OR EVEN THE PERCEPTION OF A REDUXIAN HERE, BUT TRULY THAT OF SOMEONE LIKE MY MOM OR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR WHO DO NOT USE INTERNET AND HAVE NO ACCESS TO SPOILERS EITHER]

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trintring

@trintring

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Posted: 13 years ago

#15

"Nope not getting my hopes up...not at all"...That was the second last line from my post yesterday. Hmmm...Can I tell myself "I told you so???" 😳

GH: Dekhna Hai To Dekho

Dekhna Hai To Dekho

CVs in Chorus: Na Na Na Na Na...Na Na Na Na Na (You have to sing it out loud, its more fun that way)

Gul: Doing her best Nelson expression from The Simpsons "Ha Ha"

SP Nuns: Why should we use one person at a time interrupting the lovebirds? Lets get the whole family involved this time'...family drama hai'...8 pm slot remember?

I know I was going to take the mantle of Phoolan Devi from Soumita but she seemed to be in Vesuvius Volcano eruption mode yesterday so leaving it to the rightful owner.

Disclaimer: This post is only for people who are romance deprived from a self proclaimed romantic serial. For meaningful analysis please read Sathu, Doods and other intelligent writers. I am just a layman (well woman) viewer and I want to see some Romance DAMMITT!!!!😡

Episode started, Arnav won the bet, Kiss about to happen, 3^rd attempt (I am officially banning the term 3^rd time lucky) and in walks not just Anjali but the whole Raizada family'...*Satyanash*...*FacePalm*...*HeadDesk*...the collective reaction of Forum wasis? As I said the word "Privacy" does not exist in this family. Although to be fair, this time they were in the living area.Arnav, won't make that mistake again now would you? Mami accusing the married couple of doing what normal married couples do. Oh yes, I would rather go to the temple with you than romance my wife whom believe it or not I still haven't kissed (thanks to you guys this time), forget about the other marital pleasures that comes after wedding.

Payal, finally speaking up, you go girl.🤗 Yesterday at Redux I suggested Payal should go back to her maika and ask for a divorce from Akash with Shyamu as the divorce lawyer.😈 That way CVs can kill 2 birds with one stone. We will finally get a proper Payash track and Shyamu's much awaited entry can happen too. Mommamia (Sandy) suggested Khushi will be acting as Witness for Payal and the culprits will be Anjali and Mami. Arhimaniac (Bush Ji) suggested mami sentenced to "MounVrat" for life. Jhalak wants to banish Mami to Timbaktoo. Can I add no makeup for lifetime too? Although Mami said in the car "U Turn". Will she turn around and see the light?🤔

Arnav also walked into Anjali's room without knocking, emotionally blackmailed her into taking medicine, all these years of being on the receiving end...finally giving something back. 👍🏼 But we at Redux have taken an executive decision and we are going to collect funds and send a good locksmith with brand new locks to your house.

Anjali *sulk*...*sniff*...*whine*... saying to Arnav "you are in love now". No Di Arnav has no right to fall in love. That right solely belongs to "Nag-Nagini" or "Hulk-She Hulk" or whatever you want to call yourselves and produce babies like Shyam Ji AKA Baby Snake. Well, as things are going we will never get Chottu sa Arnav so have to make do with Baby Snakes I guess.😕

Doctors in the house "How many medicines should a pregnant woman take"? My hubby's a doctor but don't want to ask him as he might MU me.😳😆

Sree, how is the status of our "Bring Back Shyam Andolon"? I want Shyam back in the house ASAP so "Aap Bhi Na" can do more pooja of Snakewa and leave her brother alone to kiss his lawfully wedded wife.

Bright side of the episode today (offcourse there is one...I am a perennially happy person and nothing can keep me down 😊) none of us will be going around thinking OMG OMG OMG , what will happen on Monday? Rain romance? Kiss? Nope...expect Akash, Payal, Anjali, Mami, Nani, HP and for good measure I will even throw in Laxmi Ji. We can spend our weekend doing more meaningful things like reading a book.🤓

Ranting over...feeling much better.😃 Looking forward to Monday's episode now. In all seriousness we should get a proper conversation between Arnav and Khushi. Hopefully they will join hands to bring this broken family together. Or is it wishful thinking again?

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sunshine99

@sunshine99

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Posted: 13 years ago

#16

Main Di aur Biwi..

I dreamt a dream

Not long ago Khushi had a dream of searching for Arnav... in darkness on a stormy night...in the backdrop of dead foliage...she heard his voice and kept walking ... and found few strewn pearls and a key... A reminder of their connection through destiny...His inner voice led Khushi to Arnav... when he was in danger she was his saviour ... his deliverance from misconceptions that plagued the mind.

Khushi all alone on a stormy night is scared of the darkness and the eriee sounds she overhears...scared out of her wits,she holds on to a potted plant for the desired strength and chanting the name of her Divine Mother makes way to the living room..catches a glimpse of Arnav..a sigh of relief and a thin smile flashes across her face and rushes towards him..both end up hugging each other,need I say more.☺️ Khushi felt she was in danger and unconsciously clung on to Arnav's love- his plants... which ultimately led her to him...The safe harbour from the storm gathering around her.

When will the twain meet?

Arnav again managed to win the wager that was placed, acceptance of him as a husband from the wife but the deal before it could be sealed with a kiss faced a roadblock- the family.

The daughter in law in Khushi is scared of how the scene of intimacy will be seen by her in laws. Arnav catches on to her anxiety and gently tells her to relax...but poor fellow could not get his hyper family to do the same 😭... Once he had remarked to Khushi "kuch bhi karlo ...mein tumhe nikal to nahi sakta ...here you have made by life hell anyway..." Today he just experienced the feeling...his family simply refused to believe in the explanations he offered..he had his own free ride to hell of seeing the anguish his sister was going through due to him... Will Arnav finally understand that good intentions also need to be justified beyond a shadow of doubt?

The lovers yet again at the crossroads on which path to travel... towards happiness or responsibility... Will they be wise enough to join forces to share the responsibility and usher in happiness for everyone?

A physically sick and a mentally weak sister misunderstood her brother...his intentions... his priorities... she felt distanced from him for the first time in her life... When a person faces rejection they start seeing the glass half empty... Anjali's faith in her husband's fidelity faced a major rejection and since then she has seen everything happening in her life through the lens of dejection...Today Anjali was at her most vulnerable point... she had tried to reason with herself that her brother had not forgotten his sister but Mami's sharp tongue with the misconstrued truth broke the new found faith in her brother... For now Arnav the brother has pacified the elder sister with his kasam... Hope his sister does not resort to the same kasam ploy to strain further the brother and sister bond.

Anjali receives a blank call at her darkest hour of despair...is it a hint of Shyam trying to reach her?

The instance reminded me of Anakin Skywalker from the Star Wars series who later became the dreaded Darth Vader... essentially a good soul who was played by the Dark lord for his vile agenda...Anakin was shown a twisted vision where for the greater good he had to commit some harsh deeds...He did that and unknowingly became destroyer of things he had vowed to take care of. Anakin Skywalker was lost to the world to be overtaken by Darth Vader... He ultimately understood his folly but the realization came too late and he paid the price with his life...

Will Shyam's manipulation destroy the loving sister Anjali and replace it with the cold hearted Mrs. Shyam Manohar Jha?

Blooper Alert:

When Khushi runs to Arnav the floor is bereft of the flower carpet but it miraculously appears once the power is back..Yeh Kaise hui gawa?😉

Catwalk of the Day:

Manorama Mami's antics never ceases to amaze me... her trademark flitting across RM keeps reminding me of the famous Bangles number...Walk like an Egyptian😆

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S003

@S003

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Posted: 13 years ago

#17

Don't throw chappals at me please but I loved today's episode so much more that yesterday's... No I'm not crazy, and here is why.

1. Yesterday, was about flirty Arnav teasing Khushi and baiting her to be who she used to be. While today, today was Khushi realizing that she cannot hid from him, he will bring her out her her shell.

2. Yesterday, was about Arnav showing his Di his priorities, today is his Di's turn to get a reality check, her chotte's life and priorities have changed.

3. Yesterday was about Payal quietly bearing her husband's anger, today is about her reminding him there is a limit to how much she can take.

4. Yesterday was about sweetly expressing to her chotte that she appreciates the sentiment, today was about her explaining to him when and why things changed. ( However, she still doesn't know the full story).

6. Yesterday, he didn't really have to make a choice, today he did, both the women in his life went in opposite directions while he stood in the middle.

5. Both yesterday and today, Arnav and Khushi were interrupted at a intimate moment, both times Khushi reacted like she was found with her hand in the cookie jar ( ohh nice name for Mr. Sobti??? maybe when he cuts his hair), both times it was Arnav who reacts cooly to the person or people who interrupted them. He was doing nothing wrong, SHE IS HIS WIFE.

Now for today's episode, today IPKKND has entered a new phase... one where Mr. Arnav Singh Riazada has to learn how to deal with his emotions and the feelings of the people he loves the most in the world.

Today for me marked the begining of ASR's journey as a grown up. Thus far, we have seen him behave in a way that pleases only himself and his Di, and if the choice was between him and his Di... Di was #1, life was easy, he had one person to please, that was it. Yes he respected the others and did nice things for them but if push came to shove he knew his priorities. That was then...

Now he is in love, he knows what a certain Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Riazada has done for him, how much she loves him, and his family. Every burden he cast upon her she bore it with a smile. He fights for her acceptance. He wants her to admit they are man and wife. And she does...

Now he has two priorities... He said so himself when he slapped Shyam... Life is still simple, instead of one he has two people to please, that shouldn't be too difficult should it, after all he is the mighty ASR. Complication # 1, both the women are standing on either side of him, he has to choose one... Complication # 2 The very fact that he has to choose one means he will have to hurt the other, which we know that he cannot do. Complication # 3 One needs him, always had and subconsiously is leaning on him for support and is calling to him, the other needs him just as much, but puts on a brave front, but he knows her well enough to know that she is not all that strong and needs him.

Today ASR was thrust into the shoes of his brother Akash, who has to balance the wants of two forces in his life, but where Akash has had years of experience in this balancing act, ASR is a novice and he stumble along the way, not understanding his Di.

The battle lines are being drawn...

Arnav will not understand why his Di doesn't get it he loves her but he still Khushi's husband, and he will not want to choose between them

Di will continue to feel abandoned and will seek the support of her other support system her dear husband.

Mami will support Anjali, whether or not she believes Shyam

Nani will be neutral, desperately trying to make sure the family doesn't break up

Akash will side Di, Payal will side Khushi and things will come to the head between them.

Interesting times awaits us at RM I tell you. Interesting...

But here is what confussed me completely about Anjali today, and may be I will find enlightenment in reading some posts.

Thus far she has been described as a mother figure. Yes she was mighty upset when she realized that Chotte had lied to her... I would be too. Here is the thing about expectations, you just have them from every relationship, and there are many instances in my life where I have been insecure about my position in a certain person's life, as is Anjali right now. But from her point of view, Arnav has take Khushi POV over Shyams because he loves her, not because he knows the truth, because Arnav hasn't told her that. To her, Arnav's love for Khushi surpasses her happiness. He didn't even give Shyam a chance to explain, just threw him out, didn't reconsider her hapiness. This is why she is so dissappointed today she turns him out. THIS I GET!!!!

But then she refuses to take her medication... A mother who is so mad at her surrogate son, that she punishes the child within her womb??????????? What kind of a women are the CV's potraying here. Yes, I could see glimspes of the famous Riazada temper in Anjali today, I mean Arnav and Anjali are blood of the same blood (sorry I'm so into the Game of Thrones) so I get that. But she didn't for one second consider her baby???? That made her hard, and Anjali is not HARD!

And finally, this section is dedicated to the path not taken in Indian television ( The REAL WOMEN POWER) which I hope you consider in the future.

1. Stronger Self Respecting Women: Personally, I despise the fact the younger women have to put up with so much CRAP in the name of respect. Really, if this is the Indian culture then I say its time to feel the change tide and embrace it. And I'm not talking only about Mami here, but also Nani, because she has in the past spoken to Mami pretty badly infront of the younger people in the house.

2.Girls who let their parents know all is not well in their mariage!!!! So important, serious things can be happening and the girls parents have no idea, that is terrible.

3. Passionate women, who don't only hug their husbands when they are terrified but when they want to as well.

4. Women who have some sort of existence besides housework, you started it with Khushi could you please find a way to continue.

If you guys follow even some of these suggestions then you will truly deserve the naya soch award! I don't have high expectations but hey I had to say something.

And Finally,

WARNING!!!!!

THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY NEAR KISS SCENES I CAN TAKE!!! EITHER THEY KISS OR THEY DON'T ...NO MORE OF THIS NONSENSE PLEASE AND THANK YOU.

And that was my four cents (yesterday and today so doh or doh char hua na)

P.S. apologies for the length of this post, I hope you read it and comment. I don't generally stick around so please PM me.

The lovelies of this thread, Master T, Guru D, Anna, Nia, Sunshine, Mommamia, iritz, namedx and everyone else love reading your thoughts makes IPKKND so much more fun.😃

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@Jhalak29

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Posted: 13 years ago

#18

Originally posted by: Nia.D

Well, an episode that's left almost everyone in not-so-good-spirits. Well, one can't always have everything in life... might as well move on and dwell on the chweet moments instead of the dull ones, na? 😊

Weirdly, I liked the episode, maybe not at first go, but when I saw it from what has been happening since last Friday, it seemed pretty in line. Without wasting anymore of your time, will get into my post.

The orphan is all alone at home, much like she has been alone all these years. The lights in the house go off - much like the many times her life was cast in darkness. Thunder and lightning resound and strike through the empty house, much like the turbulences that she had to face repeatedly. Armed with a potted plant, Khushi tries to be brave during this utterly nerve-racking time, much like the times she valiantly and courageously went through pain and troubles all this while. Her innate survival instincts keep her company as she makes her way through the lonely, quiet house that is disturbed only by the ferocious wind, thunder and lightning - just like the innumerable times that her survivor attitude pulled her through the toughest and worst situations.

She takes the name of her dearest companion - Devi Maiyya - to help her through this time. Still with the plant in hand, Khushi makes her way from her room to the hall - a place, where the family gets together. The living room is the place where the spirit of 'home' can be felt most strongly by her.

She stands there, quivering like a lone leaf with fright, afraid to be blown away, scared with the battering sound, trembling with the fear of being all alone... how many more battles does she have to survive? How much more strength does she have to call upon? How much longer can her valour last? How many more times will she have to stand alone, facing the ruthlessness of life and destiny?

Her answers present themselves to her through the one voice that breaks and shuts out the incessant clamour.

The Voice of her Love

The voice of reassurance. The voice of a million dreams, a voice that travels straight to her heart, calming her down, consoling her. A voice that soothes and relieves her harangued nerves. A voice that carries her to a cushion of comfort, love, peace and care.

His face flashes in front of her. A haunting dream that she thought would never be. The face of her Prince, her Rajkumar, who has been by her side whenever she reached out for him. A face that held her peace, her love, her faith, her joy!

The loneliness in her dies immediately on seeing her lover's face. The glow of hope lights up her face. Her equal is right in front of her, waiting for her to join him. She drops the support of the pot, runs up to him, straight into his arms - closing the distance, ending the gap between them, rushing into the safe harbour of love, melting into his warm embrace, clinging onto her life support, holding him tightly - her Laad Governor close to her body, securing herself under his protection, merging themselves - the melodious song of love playing over, and diminishing the overhead lashings of commotion. The only sound they hear is the sound of their heartbeats, beating to the tune of a pure, intrinsic, infinite note of everlasting love that will always survive despite the odds.

They remain enveloped in their shrine of love, not budging, yet gently swaying to the music of their souls that are in communion. They hold each other closely, not letting go even a fraction, giving in to one another, pleasantly lost in one another, the warmth of their love spreading light and smiles through them, the feeling of togetherness, the gladness, relief, and joy at having one another in their lives to no longer be alone in the world. Happy to belong to someone. Joyful to be someone else's joy, Loving to be someone Special!

The emptiness, the shadows, the darkness, and the terrifying sounds disappear as Khushi bends down and picks up a lovely red rose petal. A rose petal symbolizing love - her favourite flower, gifted along with the tender yet passionate love from Arnav.

The lights come on, brightening their love, lighting up their love story. A love story defined through a carpet of red rose petals set in a winding path leading up to the stairs to proceed to their love nest (room).

Amazed at the strikingly beautiful sight of the love carpet laid out, Khushi stands there in speechless wonderment. Arnav asks Khushi if she was truly scared, and Khushi's mind shakes off the fairy-tale sight a bit to ask if 'he', her Prince Charming was the one behind it all. His amused, victorious smile fuels the simmering fire in her as she deals him her infamous guest-house incident shoves on his chest berating him in slightly loving mock anger about scaring her out of her wits.

This is the Khushi that captivated Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada. The spirited girl, ready to leap and pounce when riled, the Khushi that is full of life, the woman who will give it back as good as she gets, not fearing him, not running from him, but facing him directly and attacking him!

Arnav grabs hold of her wrists, and pulls her toward him, making Khushi crash into him. The last time she had shoved him and yelled at him in the broken guest-house, he had pinned her to a wall, but this time, he pins her to himself. She is a part of him. She makes him whole. He holds her firmly, not letting her escape as she struggles against him trying to free herself. She gives in, she surrenders herself to him - to his love, his heart, his soul - right where she belongs.

Her love for him overpowers her, and she winds her arms around him. Finally content to be with him. No pretenses, no feigning, no dramatic actions - only an acceptance of her love for him, a confession of her need for him conveyed through her responses, an acknowledgement of recognizing, accepting and revering their love.

Proud to have emerged victorious, both from having Khushi snug in his arms and from winning their bet, he softly whispers against her ear that she has done exactly what he had said she would do: "Tum daudti hui mere baahon main aaogi." Taken aback with the truth of the matter, realizing that she has lost the challenge to Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada, Khushi looks a bit nervous, even as she doesn't cover the fact that she didn't mind losing this bet. This is one bet where both Arnav and Khushi are on an equal footing regarding the outcome.

Khushi had always regarded Arnav as her husband even though she knew it was a Contract Marriage. Even now, after losing to him, she doesn't mind it since she had already accepted him as her husband. But, the Contract is still in her mind somewhere.

Her heart however has always ruled her - and it does so now too.

She does not refute him when he teasingly says, "I don't mind agar tum mujhe apna pati maanti ho toh..." She is already his - his life, his love, his wife!

He steps closer, comes right up to her, places his hands gently on her face, cupping it lovingly, looks deep into her eyes - seeing the hesitation there, the nervousness, the acceptance, the anticipation, and the confused readiness - before leaning in, drawing close to her, aiming to mark their love, their relationship with a kiss. Khushi is on tenterhooks, unsure of how to react, nervous to be giving in to him, hesitating a bit, and yet ready to accept it, prepared to meet him, and to seal their love, their relationship with a kiss.

Arnav and Khushi are just about to imprint their love/relationship on each other, when...

To be continued tomorrow... 😉

Nia,,,, this is PPPEeerrrfffeeecccttt gal... No one could hv put so simply n beautifully...❤️🤗 To you for writing it so beautifully