Buaji and Garima bring all the shopping home and sit down to relax. Garima says, "Jiji, we still have to order food!" Buaji smells something, wonders what Khushi is up to. Just then Khuhsi rushes in with a plate of Jalebis in one hand and phone in the other, "Listen to me first!" Bumps into Buaji but does not stop, charged she bangs the plate on the table and yells on the phone, "You won't get a single penny if the ice cream melts! Understood?" As Buaji and Garima watch her in complete shock, she goes on, 'And don't forget the sweet with dry fruits, my hubby is a diabetic!" Shuts the phone and tries to call the flower vendor when Buaji comes and asks with flustered, "Do you know what day it is?" Khushi says on the phone, "Today is my wedding day! I don't want Jasmine, I want roses!" Garima and Buaji look at each other worked up when Khushi shuts the phone and turns to them, "Buai, Amma, I have put your outfits and jewelry in Buaji's room. Amma, I have ironed Babuji's Kurta pajama, alright?" and rushes off. Buaji grabs her and pulls back, says, "Sanaka Devi, breath.. breath a little! Today is your wedding day!" Khushi calmly answers, "I know Buaji! Even my outfit is ready!" starts making another call. Buaji snatches the phone from her, puts it aside and forces Khushi to sit down. Flustered Garima says, 'Jiji, have you seen a bride like this before?" Buaji says, 'Yes, Nand Kisore.. but then it is alright! As a matter of fact, we have never seen a groom like Arnav before!" Khushi's jaw drops open at Buaji's remark. Buaji puts her hands together and says, "I beg of you, you get ready! Let me inform you that today is your wedding day!" Khushi happily holds Buaji's hands, stands up and wraps her arm around Buaji's shoulder, says, "I know, Buaji! But.. shouldn't it feel like it's the wedding of your Sanka Devi?" Buaji says, "definitely it will feel like! Because.. Sanka Devi is marrying at her own will to that' what do you call him?" Khushi playfully answers, "Laad Governor," quickly gives a peck on Buaji's cheek and runs away.
At RM:
Anjali instructs HP, "Put all the flowers over there! And keep an eye on other workers.. It's your responsibility now!" as she comes down the stairs with Mami and Payal. NK still asleep on the sofa. "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Nk Babua!" Mami says while nibbles on her apple, "He is still asleep as if he has sold all his horses!" Payal tries to wake him up, "NK ji, get up!" Anjali pinches him on the nose and pulls his ears, "Nannav, mere Bahi' is getting married! Wake up!" NK wakes up, 'Oh, God! The wedding! Yes! Yes! I forgot!" throws his covers away and jumps to his feet, holds a gift bag in his hand. Payal looks at the mess on the table asks, "Did you all watch all these Hindi movies?" Proud NK says, "Yes, Payal Bhabhi, I researched everything! I was busy roaming around with a camera recording events in your wedding. But this go around, in Nannav, Mere Bahi's wedding, I want to complete all the "Kasme'.. vows! Anjali corrects him, "Rasme.. you mean rasme,..rituals!" "Oh, Yes!" NK says, "Right! Sorry!.. Where is the horse? You know I saw in the movie, that the youngest member of the family gets to sit in front of the groom on the horse. And.. I am the youngest in this family, so I will sit on the horse with Nannav!" Just then Nani walks in, says, "Neither would you ride the horse, nor would Chhotey!" "Why?" "NK Bhai, it's a modern wedding so Chhotey will not ride the horse, instead he would ride in a car!" KN insists, "Then I will sit in front of Nanav in the car." Mami says, "You would do that only when you get ready!" "Oh, yes!" NK rushes away, "Let's go!"
Anjali stops him, "NK Bhai, what is this bag for, holding it so close to your heart?" "Shhh, " goers NK, "Di, can I tell you something baaz.." Mami corrects him, "Arey it's raaz. Secret!" she pushes Payal aside, moves closer and asks, "What is the secret? Tell us quick!" NK pulls out shoes from the gift bag and says, 'I stole Nannav's shoes last night!" Eevryone watches him with surprise as Payal asks, "Nk ji, why did you?" "Last night I saw it in a movie!" Mami says all smiles, "Hello Hi Bye Bye! You cannot steal these shoes!" "But why, Masi ji! I already stole them!" NK says, "Tell me, how much money should I ask for?" Flustered Mami says, "Someone explain it to him!" Anjali says, "NK Bhai, you are on the groom's side. Shoes are stolen by the bride's side! Groom's side has to protect the shoes. You have to protect them, understood?" NK unhappily puts the shoes back in the bag. Payal says, 'OK, give them to me! I will keep the shoes away properly!" NK hands her the bag and leaves to get ready. Nani wonders where Chhotey and Aakash are. Anjali says that they have gone to get the suits fitted, and must be on their way back. Then Nani wonders about Dadi. Anjali also does not know.
Khushi puts the jewelry boxes together. Wonders where she put her jhumke, chandelier earrings. Garima brings her the box, and hands to her as she looks for the box, "Here it is!" Garima sits down next to Khushi on te bed, affectionately caresses Khushi's face.. emotions run high in Khushi's heart, she hugs Garima. Then she says, "Amma, don't worry about me! I will be very happy!" smiles. Garima becomes very emotional, says with welled up eyes, "I want to thank you! When Jiji and Jijaji.. " Khushi's face becomes mellow as her eyes become moist.. Garima hold her face in her affectionate hand and says in a heavy voice, "I was very scared when I brought you with me! When you woke up in the middle of the night that time. .called for Amma. I never thought that you would consider me your! .. but you.. you slept in my arms.. " Emotions run high as tears trickle down freely on Garima's face.. she affectionately kisses Khushi on her forehead. "For considering me yours.. for calling me Amma' for giving me respect and happiness.. I thank you!" Garima says as they both hug, "I am your aunt but, I tried my best to be your mother! If I made a mistake anywhere, then please, forgive me!" Khushi says, "Amma, you had promised me that you won't cry!" Khushi smiles through her tears and says chirpily, "I am a different kind of bride! And you are the different kind of mother of this bride!... so, crying is prohibited!" both smile as Khushi wipes Garima's tears off.
Dadi stands praying in front of God when Nani comes and places her hand on Dadi's shoulder. Worried a bit she asks, "Sumi, what happened? You are not ready yet!.. Don't insist on wearing a white saree today!" Enthusiastically says, "I have pulled out a nice saree for you! Simple yet beautiful, will suit you well!" She gets worried and puzzled as Dadi does not respond, instead starts praying again and then leaves without a word.
Sun now sets. The decorations are still going up in Raizada mansion. Arnav gets ready. As he buttons up the Kurta of his sherwani, NK offers a pagdi, "Nannav, mere bhai, wear this one!" Aakash takes his one and says, 'No, NK Bhai! This one suits better! This one will look good." Arnav says with disinterest, "No , thanks! I don't want to wear any padgi!" Just then, rushes in Anjali, all decked up, "You both.. move aside.. don't bother him, move aside!" She holds Arnav's hand up, "Lift your arm, " and sprays perfume all over him. Just then rings the Arnav's phone. NK, Aakash and Anjali look at the caller's name when Arnav rushes to grab the phone. Nk swings around and answers the phone, "Hello, Khushi ji!" Khushi says hesitantly, "Nanhe ji, I called for Arnav ji.. but!" "But we snatched Nannav's phone!" NK says with a smile as Arnav watches him with disapproval, "You know that if he had his phone then he would be talking business whole day on the phone! .. and then.. we would be late for the wedding!" Arnav asks for the phone, 'Give me the phone!" NK swings again, "Oh, please!" and says to Khushi on phone, "Mrs would be Raizada, Mr Raizada is a little busy.. you know.. he has to wear all this.. pagdi' " Anjali now snatches the phone from Nk, "Khushi ji, have you reached? You know that it will take at least an hour to get ready!" Poor Arnav gets restless'. Khushi says, "Yes, Di! I have arrived." Anjali says enthusiastically, 'Oh, yes! I have sent all your jewelry!" Arnav reaches for the phone but before he could, Aakash grabs the phone, "Hello, I have arranged for cars for all the guests!" Khushi says in a lack luster tone, "Thank You, Jijaji!" as Arnav gets flustered on the other side. Then she asks, "Jijaji, can I talk to Arnav ji?" Just then Nani ji rushes in, "Come on, let's go! We are getting late!" Then Nani says to Arnav with a happy smile, 'Chhotey, don't forget! You are not coming with us, but with Dadi ji in a decorated car! Dadi ji is the eldest in the house, so you come with her! Alright?" "Okay!" Arnav says, "You guys go ahead! I will talk to Khushi and come!" He grabs the phone out of Aakash's hand as Anjali smiles mischievously. Nani takes NK and Aakash with her. Anjali waits while Arnav talks on the phone.
In a soft husky voice, with a lot of anticipation, Arnav says, "Hi!.. Khushi, are you alright?" Khushi smiles on the other end, "I am alright!" With some concern. Some apprehension, Arnav says, "After last night.. you.." Khushi answers with all honesty, "I have no regrets for any moment that I have spent with you!.. Instead.. I have lived life every moment!" This lifts a heavy load off Arnav's chest.. Khushi smiles and says, "Ok, I called to say that don't be late! Don't make me wait today at least!" Arnav smiles and says in a soft voice, "I will be there! I won't make you wait!" As he hears Khushi smile happily, he smiles slightly and says, "See you soon!" As they hang up, both their hearts at peace, and happy.. full of anticipation. They can feel each other'as the breeze blows.
Arnav is still lost in Khushi's thoughts when Anjali walks over, affectionately touches his face and says, "Chhotey, just few more hours! Then.. then your Khushi will come home forever!" This brings a smile to Arnav's face. On the other side, Dadi fuels her own flame in her room. A helper walks in with a saree says that Nani Ma has sent it for her. Dadi asks for it to be left on the bed. The helper outs it there and leaves. Dadi keeps looking at the photograph of her son with Garima.
Khushi now all ready.. dressed in her bridal outfit. Khushi puts the kangan on and says to Payal, "Jiji, these are Kangan were given by Dadi ji and these bangles are from Arnav ji!" Payal teases her, "Oh, so he is cajoling his wife even before the wedding!" Then Payal instructs her not to wear those bangles as those don't match her outfit. Khushi goes to protest when they hear the horn of the car. "They are here!" Khushi leaves the bangles on the dresser and runs to the window as Payal chases after her, "Khushi!" Khushi tries to look out of the window when Payal grabs her and brings her back to the dresser, "Come! Come on!.. You are the bride, Khushi!.. Don't bounce up and down today! Otherwise, every one will cal you 'zalli'!" Khushi's eyes go wide. Payal then says, "You are dressed so well.. now take it easy!" affectionately pats her face. Just then arrive Anjali and Nani ji. Khush smiles bashfully and looks at the door with eagerness' Nani, Anjali and Payal's gaze follow her eyes.. as they suppress their smile. "Where is Arnav ji?" asks Khushi eagerly. Nani ji says, "Chhotey did not come! We came!" Khushi's face goes pale.. then Nani ji smiles and says, '.. to have the first glimpse of this lovely bride!" That brings smile back to Khushi's face. Anjali says, "Khushi ji, Chhotey is the groom! So, he will arrive in style.. with the band' in the car!"Nani adds, "Then your Amma will have to go and perform aarti..then.. will be the Jaimala.. wedding garlands.. That's when your groom will be with you!"
"Hey my butterfly.." Buaji comes in with a box of jewelry, "You did not were these!" Then she turns around and says to Nani ji, "Sanaka Devi has been floating in the air since this morning.. she did it all alone!" Affectionately Nani ji says with pride, "This is what sets Khushi apart!.. Bitiya.. dear' don't change ever!" Khushi smiles bashfully. "Khushi ji!" NK rushes in. Moves Payal aside, "Payal Bhabhi.. Thank You!" Then takes Khushi aside, whispers something in her ear. Khushi exclaims loudly, "What? Nanhe ji, why would you hide the shoes?" Nk signs her to keep quiet. Anjali taps Nk on the shoulder and says in a calm voice, 'NK Bhai, what did I tell you about the shoes? You cannot steal the shoes!" Nani ji nods in agreement. Now NK gets worried, says, 'But Di, this way I can't enjoy any ritual! .. No ritual to ride the horse.. no ritual to steal the shoes.. then which ritual shall I enjoy?" Khushi smiles. Buaji says, "Arey, Nand Kisore. There is only one ritual for you!" Excitedly Nk asks, "What? What?" Buaji says, "Get married!" Images of Buaji saying "Hum hoo doo!" flash back in front of NK's eyes. Nk gulps down as Buaji says, "I have been saying this for long, you just don't listen!" Nani ji rescues Nk, "Come with me! I will tell you what to do!" nani ji leaves with Nk. Payal leaves for some chore. Buaji makes an observation. "It's been very nice here.. hard to know who belongs to which side. Whether to bride's side or to groom's! It's all by God's grace!" Anjali and Khushi smile. Khushi grabs the jewelry box from Buaji. Buaji leaves to take care of other chores. Anjali stays with Khushi.
Affectionately Anjali says to Khushi, "I know that these final moments of wait are very difficult!" Khushi nods bashfully. Anjali hold Khushi's face affectionately and says, "Don't worry. Now just a little more wait.. then you will be with Chhotey forever!.. Then this wait and separation will be over for good!" This brings a bright smile to Khushi's face. Nani ji calls for Anjali so she leaves, "I will be right back!" Khushi puts the jewelry box on the dresser. As she turns around her dupatta sweeps the bangles she left unprotected on the dresser. The bangles fall down and break. Khushi kneels on the floor.. her heart sinks as she looks at the broken bangles.. Fear creeps in.. she satrst collecting the pieces of the broken bangles and prays, "Hey, Devi Maiyya!" Her heart sinks further as she collects the pieces, she tries to suppress her fear, "No, Khushi! Don't think like that! So what if the bangle broke!" But.. her heart does not buy it.. it stays fearful'
Arnav looks at the diamond bracelet.. His heart full of love and dreams.. he puts it in a gift box.. and slides it in his pocket. As he rushes Dadi walks in. He asks surprised, "Dadi, you are not ready yet?" "Neither would I get ready nor would I go there!" It bothers Arnav.. . he asks puzzled, 'Won't go.. means?... Dadi, everyone is waiting for us!.. And, Khushi.." Dadi interrupts, "I want o say something to you!" "Now?" Asks Arnav, "Dadi, we are very late!" Dadi says harshly, "We need to talk now!" Arnav says, "Oaky! Can we talk in the car?" "No!" says Dadi, "I will say what I need to right here!" Arnav tries to explain, "Dadi you are not getting it! I am getting married. I must reach there on time!" Dadi harshly says, 'First listen to what I have to say! Then you decide is today is your wedding day or not!" "What?" asks surprised Arnav. Dadi says, "After listening to what I have to say, you might have a conscience that will make you break this marriage!" Arnav's anger mounts, his jaw firms up,.. his features sharp'He starts walking towards the door.. Dadi orders, "Stop, Arnav!"
Arnav turns around and says, "Stop it, Dadi! I don't want to listen to this! Khushi is waiting for me!" "Arnav, look at this before you go!" Dadi holds the photo.. then decide whether you want to go there or not!" Arnav takes the photo but does not look at it. His sharp eyes stay on Dadi as he says, "I can't believe it, Dadi! Just a few days ago you gave Khushi the Kangan and welcomed Khushi to the family.. and now.. you are doing this!.. I don't know why?.. But I won't fall for your trick!" Way to go Arnav! I had told you to think about Dadi's sudden change of color! Dadi snatches the photo out of Arnav's and and says with disgust, "There are no games' no deception.. no betrayal.. it is hundred percent truth! And once you know the truth, you will never marry that girl!" Arnav clenches his teeth to control his emotions and says, "Then I don't want to know such a truth that will separate me from Khushi! I am going to marry Khushi and you can't stop me!" Dadi yells, "I know that she has played her magic on you!" Arnav interrupts her, "Enough, Dadi! I will not take disrespect towards Khushi!" Now Dadi makes her attack, "And.. you will tolerate your Amma's . mother's disrespect?" This stuns Arnav' He looks at Dadi with puzzled eyes.., "That you will do by marrying that girl!" Dadi goes on as stunned Arnav listens, "That other woman who ruined this family.. .. the one because of whom your parents committed suicide.. . because of whom your lost the shell of mother's affection.. the one who ruined your childhood.. . the one because of whom you and Anjali became orphans.. Don't you want to know why I am talking about that woman today? .. That other woman is none other than Garima!" Arnav stands shocked in front of Dadi as she lifts and holds the photo of Garima with his father in front of his eyes.. Arnav looks at the photo with shock.. disbelief..
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