"Why is it never defended by anyone including Arnav? Wouldn't it have been perfect time to tell the truth about their marriage?"
Today, I am too happy to sulk...so I'll give you a reason, maybe a not good enough but a reason nonetheless as to why Arnav didn't disclose about the contract marriage.Maybe because he knew that with his stupid witch of a Dadi around, he wouldn't be able to keep Khushi with himself had they gotten to know about the 'contract' thing. They created such a huge issue just because there were no pheras, imagine the disaster if the word 'contract' would have come up. And maybe because he didn't want to hurt his family members more?Yes. The reason is not good enough...but then, its still one!I wanted to strangle the Dadi too. How easily she chucked Khushi out of the house. She didn't even ONCE think about her won grandson's happiness. She simply didn't want her in the house...because? Well because she is demented.Though, I'd like differ here Rima. See that scene once again when Dadi orders Buaji to take her back home, you'd see the horrified expressions of Nani, Anjali AND mamiji. Arnav toh horrified tha hi, par Nani ji and others were also shocked. AND before anyone could've said anything, Arnav already jumped in. That's why you didn't see anyone else protecting Khushi. He was there. Already. And the Raizadas,except that old witch, didn't want Khushi to go. It was evident.In fact, I liked Anjali today. The way she is willing to welcome and warmly accept Khushi again because of her chottey, and that cute smile making a comeback again, made me happy.Yes, I seriously hated Buaji's reaction, but then...Arnav did stop her.Plus, I'd say that before Arshi's marriage, there had been MANY episodes which had highlighted about Khushi's virtues. In fact, episodes when Anjali and Nani were always admiring Khushi's virtues had only made Arnav realize what a gem of a person Khushi is. In fact, even after marriage, there were instances where her virtues were appreciated. Its not like it was ignored.I know why Khushi and others were quiet. It was because 'elders' were speaking. Had it been for Arnav questioning her dignity, Khushi would have lashed out...like she did when he had called characterless.And Rima, its an Indian soap. Heroine WOULD need a hero to protect herself against such accusations. If not the real hero, then some proof in the form of hero. Its really sad, but its the truth.
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