As Khushi and ASR await his staff, one of his staff members
brings the needle and thread to Khushi in a box. Khushi takes the box with a
smile and sits down.. threads the needle and starts sowing to repair the tear
that happened due to her mistake. Arnav stays quiet and says nothing as Khushi
repairs. Arnav's eyes show affection as he watches her sow' and affectionate
smile spreads across his lips as he keeps his gaze lowered. Once done, Khushi
jumps to her feet and declares, "Done!" ASR looks at her with a smile on his
face and his eye brows slightly raised,. "There can be no circumstances where
one cannot put up a strong fight! Just face the hurdles courageously then
anything is possible." Arnav keeps looking at Khushi.. his eyes have affection
and face has smile' he curls his lips and raises his hand in a fist to show the
solidarity' says an encouraging, "Good!" Khushi's face stays bright with a
broad smile. Just then another staff member brings an outfit on a hanger, "Sir,
here it is' the duplicate dress!" Arnav keeps his gaze lowered as Khushi looks
at the outfit from top to bottom, "What? There was another one of these
dresses?" Arnav opens his mouth to say something when the staff member answers,
"Madam, there are additional five dresses just like this one!"
If eyes could kill' is the look Khushi gives Arnav. Smile
disappears from his face as he gazes into Khushi's angry eyes.. his
affectionate eyes ask her 'what?'.. Khushi's gaze stays angry.. Arnav folds his
hands and looks over his shoulder towards his staff'. They take the cue and
leave one by one, leaving the two of them alone. As soon as the last staff
member leaves, Khushi comes face to face with Arnav and asks in aggravated
tone, "Why did you not tell me earlier? Why did you waste my valuable time?"
Arnav says in a calm voice, "I tried twice.. you thanked me'so, I shut up!"
Khushi says with slight dejection mixed with a lot of anger, "You find all this
funny? I am working hard here and everyone is making fun of me! Is this the way
you evaluate'. That whether I have courage, self confidence and the passion to
do something or not'" Arnav's patience runs out'he removes his hands from his
pockets and with a swift move he grabs Khushi by both her arms, looks her into
the eye and says in a soft voice, "Khushi, what my employees think, makes no
difference to me! What matters is that I thought what you did was cute!" '
Those soft words said in all the honesty make huge difference to Khushi'her
eyes turn soft and a bit vulnerable as she receives the affectionate gaze of
Arnav' Arnav's eyes get lost in her innocent vulnerable gaze.. for a few
moments they gaze into each others eyes'
Awww..
this was sooo cute! Loved it! Loved it! Loved! It was more like Khushi and
Arnav. It would have been nicer had he pulled her into his embrace.. but'
"I knew that you would come!" Arnav says.. still holding her
close by her sides' Those vulnerable eyes gaze back into his as Khushi asks in
a soft voice, "How?" "Just knew it!" Arnav says' then his gaze deviates a bit
and he says in a soft voice, "In fact, there is no girl named Neena! I was pretending!..
Khushi, you were upset' I thought that if you came to the office, then we would
have a chance to spend some time together' and that I would make it up to you
then! '. And then may be we could go out!" Khushi angrily pushes his hands off
her and frees herself from his grip' moves away and says angrily, "You like all
this very much, right? You know it all! ' that how I would react to every move
you make!" Arnav's face shows slight confusion as to what's wrong with it' as
Khushi continues angrily, "Do you think that I am a fool? .. and you can make
me do anything?" Arnav tries to asks, "Khushi, why are you'" when Khushi
interrupts him, gives a finger and says, "I don't want to talk to you!" Arnav's
eyes feel with the question, what did I do wrong?' as Khushi turns away and
leaves angrily'"What the..!" exclaims Arnav.. puzzled he thinks, "She got
upset! I was trying to cajole her!...crack!"
Now, that was more
like a fight Arnav and Khushi could have! It was cute yet very rational'. The
girl knows why she is fighting and the boy misses the point why she is all
upset and wonders why she is not yet ready to make up! CUTE! Perfect!
Back at RM:
Khushi comes back home. Closes the main door behind her and
walks in munching on the channe.. chick peas' as she walks and talks to
herself, 'he thinks that I cannot do anything right' and that I would do as he
wants!... enough! Enough of this exploitation of the helpless woman! I will not
take any more abuse! Now, Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada will do something..
that will make the earth' no.. no..no.. the expensive carpet slip from
underneath your feet! .. Yes!... I must do something that will take your senses
away!... but, what?" Khushi's enthusiasm is about to fizzle when her eyes
catch something on the newspaper piece that she eats channe from' she empties
out the channe on the table and straightens the piece of the newspaper'starts
reading'"Mrs India Competition 2012! If you have courage, self confidence and
goal then call'. We will turn your dreams into a beautiful reality!" Khushi
smiles and happily says to herself, "Yes! I have all these qualities!...
everyone will be stunned! I will be the next Mrs. India!" Khushi rejoices in her
imagination.. then she says, "Arnav ji, you must have never dreamt of this' now
your Mrs. Will be the Mrs. India!" She blows a kiss with style in the air'her
face shines with joy and her eyes twinkle with the dream.. "Now, you just keep
watching!...The wonders of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada!"
A bit later:
Khushi is in the kitchen cutting carrots when she keeps
thinking and talking to herself, 'But.. in Mrs. India.. there are many,' so it's
obvious that the best one will win!... By the way, people say to me that I am
a very good wife!.. but.. to walk in front of so many people'to answer the
questions from judges'. To show off my talent'no..no! This is not my cup of
tea! Khushi,.. just think' has it ever happened that someone has won the judges
over by making Jalebis?... No, I can't do it!" Khushi goes from very excited to
bashful.. to worried.. butterflies in stomach' to worried and ready to give
up..she starts cutting her carrots again when the conversation with Arnav
flashes back in her mind, "In reality, one needs money in life! .. and brains
are needed to earn money!.. courage and confidence is necessary to face the
world!.. to fulfill one's dreams!... and you have none of these!"
As usual a challenge from Arnav always works like a charm on
Khushi' she regains her strength and zeal to fight' she smiles to herself and
says, "But'.besides' what if'.. This is the chance to show Arnav ji how much
courage, intelligence, and self confidence I have!" She closes her eyes
briefly.. heaves a deep sigh and says, "Khushi! You can do this! Absolutely you
can!" She puts her hands on her hips with confidence when Arnav's voice comes,
"What can you do?" She turns around to find Arnav looking at her with questions
in his gaze. Khushi turns belligerent again. Tucks her hair behind her ear and
says, "That' what I want to do!" Arnav takes some forward steps.. walks up to
her and looks her into the eye.. flirtatiously asks, "Will you do as I say?"
Fiercely Khushi answers, "Not at all!" she turns around starts walking out of
the kitchen.. stunned Arnav just looks at her for a moment before he follows
her saying, "Khushi! I was just asking for a tea!"
Arnav chases Khushi out of the kitchen.. "Khushi.. Khushi..
listen to what I am saying!" Khushi does not pay any attention to him so he
touches her on her arm to make her look at him, instead Khushi stumbles' and as
usual, Arnav catches her in his arms right away' reflexively.. her arms around
his neck.. his arms around her waist' as Khushi tries to stand up on her feet..
they get lost in each others eyes.. time passes by and they stay entangled into
each others gaze' Khushi's eyes turn soft' vulnerable.. As Arnav holds her close in his arms and gazes into her eyes.. his face
soft'relaxed'.. she turns into Arnav's Khushi' her innocent eyes gaze back into
his eyes keeping him mesmerized' unaware that they are in the lounge area
they stay in each others arm.. lost in each others eyes.. Nani ji and Mami look at them wide eyes, a bit curious. Nani
ji then looks at Mami as if wants to know what's going on.
"Hello Hi Bye Bye!" Mami's voice breaks the beautiful
spell'. Wide eyed Arnav and Khushi look at her' Khushi jumps back to her feet
and removes her hands from around Arnav's neck.. .Arnav lets go of her dainty
waist.. They stand next to each other as Mami goes on, "Until when is this
monsoon going to burst!... after all ..how long is this saawan going to
rain?...wow, what a romance going on here!... the honeymoon of these two love
birds seems to be never ending!" Nani ji smiles to herself with affection in
her eyes. A sarcastic smirk appears on Arnav's face as he listen to Mami and
stands next to a mellow Khushi, "And on top of it'she has started following him
to his office now!" Arnav says in a calm voice, 'Actually, Mami, it was good
that Khushi came to office today! I was in trouble big time and Khushi saved
me!" Khushi gets angry with Arnav for making up the story, she says, "No need
to give me false praise!" Anjali and NK walk in as Khushi says, "You already
had everything under control!... I came there just to prove what a big fool
fool I am!" Arnav's eyes stay affectionate all along.. Anjali jumps in,
"No..no, Khushi ji! I don't agree with this! I wholeheartedly agree with
Chhotey in this! I know that if you set your heart on to something then you
definitely get it done!" Khushi's eyes fill with gratitude and face lights up
with a smile as Anjali says, "It's just that you have to get a chance to show
your talent off!.. right?" she says to NK at the end. NK adds, "I agree! I
agree!" Khushi looks at Arnav.. Arnav looks at her and throws his eyebrows up
in the air asking, "So..? You see!" Khushi gives him a angry look and leaves.
Arnav knows that his beloved is not going to give up so easily this time.. He
follows her.
In their room:
Khushi is cleaning the table in front of the chaise when
Arnav walks into the room.. says, "Khushi, get ready quickly! We are going to
the office!" "Why?.. does another dress have a tear?" Khushi asks' a little
anger in her voice. Arnav takes a step forward.. recognizes her anger.. reaches
out to her and puts his hand on her arm.. as he holds her softly, he says, "No,
Khushi, I want you to work with me in the office! Khushi, I know that you will
need some time.. but, I am sure that you will learn everything!" Khushi cannot
believe that Arnav is saying all this, "I know that you are very talented'.
Just need to use it the right way! I mean it! I seriously think that you are
very bright and smart! I will be seriously honored if you work with me in my
office." Khushi says in a very soft voice, "No, Arnav ji! I need to carve my
own path! I want to do something on my own! And I am afraid that if I work with
you then..I won't be able to do that!..." Arnav is about to say something when
Khushi says, 'And Salman ji also carved his own path! That's why!" She leaves
the room.. Arnav thinks to himself for a moment.. lost for words.. he reflects
on her words..
In Aarav's room:
Khushi walks into
Aarav;'s room.. he is busy playing on his iPad. "Come on,Aarav! Eat your
fruit!" Khushi puts the plate on the bed. Aarav does not even look up as he is
engrossed into his game.. Khushi finally sits down on the bed next to him,
starts folding his shirt and says, "Since Arnav ji has given you this game, you
seem to notice nothing but the game! Step outside.. experience the world! Real
war and win are to be achieved there!": without taking his eyes off the screen,
Aarav says, 'Whether the battle is here or outside.. but you can't win without
fighting!" That makes Khushi stop and think.. she asks, "What do you mean?" "Nothing!"
"What do you mean by nothing? Tell me, what do you mean?" Khushi demands.
"Well, means that if I want to go to level two of this game then I will have to
go beyond level one! I will have to fight to go beyond level one!.. to prove
that I am a good player, right?" Aarav says again without taking his eyes off
the screen. This makes Khushi think.. she asks, "But what if you come to know
that you are not good at the game, then?" "If I don't try then how would I know
if I am good at this game or not!" Aarav says. "Gods settle in a child's mouth,
Khushi! He is right.. until I try how will I know if I can do it or not!" Khushi
thinks. Aarav folds his iPad closed, offers it to Khushi and asks, "Will you
try?" "I definitely will try!" Khushi says. Aarav puts the iPad in front of her
and walks out of the room. Khushi immediately grabs her cell phone.. dials a
number and says, "Hello! I need a few things... Right now!"
Back in her room:
Khushi puts the music on.. then grabs Arnav's book and puts
it on her head' tries to balance.. to practice a catwalk.. but the book falls
down in no time! Just then NK passes by her room. Whistling.. he hears the
music and starts grooving to it.. he wonders, "This.. the sound of western
music' why is it coming from Khushi's room?.. It's nice!" Just loved the way his expressions came across! NK knocks on the
door, "Khushi ji!" This makes Khushi lose her balance and op the book from her
head.. she quickly places the book on the table and fixes her hair and dress
before getting the door. "Nanhe ji! Come in!" Khushi says as she sees NK at the
door. "What's up, Khushi ji?" NK asks as he walks in, "Is everything alright?"
"Yeah' why?" Khushi asks hesitantly. "No,.. No! Just asking!" NK says. Khushi
smiles sheepishly. NK turns to leave when his eyes catch the music system. "By
the way, Khushi ji, nice music!" NK point to the music system, "But,.. what's
the matter.. this English music,.. and you! I didn't understand. You know!" NK
says as he cannot stop grooving. "Yeah.. I thought that there should be some
change! That's why!" Khushi says. "Ah.. change.. I like it!" NK says.. Khushi
smiles.. "Take Care!" Nk says as he leaves..
"Nanhe ji!" Khushi stops him. "Hunh.." he turns around. "Can
you, do something for me?" Enthusiastically NK says, "Khushi ji! Of course! Anytime!
Just tell me!" "One minute!" Khushi says. "One minute?. One minute'" NK blurts..
"What?" Khushi brings her phone to NK and asks, "Can you take some pictures of
mine? You know.. I want to put these on internet.. what is it called.. social
networking site!" NK is pleasantly surprised to hear this from Khushi. "Of
course! Of course, Khushi ji! Why not?" NK says as he puts his iPod in his
pocket. "Take this!" Khushi says. NK points to her to stand in the middle of
the room. As both walk up to the spot,
Khushi thinks, "Khushi, camera is the best friend of a model.. remember of
reading it?" Khushi immediately removes her dupatta.. and throws it over her
head.. to cover it.. and says with a smile, "Take it!" Nk is a bit surprised but he says, "Of
course!: and takes the picture. "Okay!" He thinks they are done when Khushi
gives another nice pose' he is surprised! He taken another picture. Khushi
keeps giving nice poses and NK keeps shooting pictures. He looks at the
pictures and says, 'Wow! Khushi ji! You are looking amazing! I mean' all other
models will be scared after looking at you!" "What?" Khushi asks. NK thinks for
a moment and then corrects his Hindi, 'I mean.. they will be shy' shy, you know!"
This brings Khushi's smile back. He hands Khushi her phone back and says,
"Okay, Khushi ji! I got to go! See you!" He leaves the room. Khushi immediately
puts her dupatta around her neck and looks at the pictures. She looks at the
pictures and says with frustration, "Not model.. I look sisterly' not so
glamorous!" She says to herself
nervously, "I should do something that will make me look like a top level
model!... and when people will see me.. then they should not be able to take
their eyes off me!"
Downstairs in the Lounge area:
Aarav sits with Anjali as Nani ji and Mami listen on. He
says, "You know, I won the game so easily! I just had to save the ball from
crashing." Anjali says affectionately, "Wow! Not bad!" "Very good! Excellent!"
Mami ji says with a smile. All of a sudden all their attention is taken by the
sound of footsteps coming from upstairs. Their gazes lift in that direction to
find Khushi trying to balance herself on high heels while climbing down the
stairs. Everyone moves and shakes with fear that she is about to fall down with
every next step she takes.,. her hands stretched by her sides' her mouth in a
circle as she holds her breath.. and her body stiff as she tries to balance'
Khushi creates a flutter in all the hearts those watch her' "Arey,.." screams
Mami as Khushi almost slips once' "Khushi ji, be careful!" Anjali says. Okay, I must say all the expressions here
on each and every person's face and the moves that coordinated them.. were
simply priceless! Awesome!
"Why are you wearing heels? You will fall down!" Anjali says
worried. "Hello Hi Bye Bye!" Mami adds, "Are trying to test your foot or this
flooring?" "No.. it's just that last year my friend gave these to me as a gift.
I thought that they were just lying around, getting bad.. so, better that I put
them on!" Khushi makes up a story. Anjali asks, "Which friend?.. and at home'
look, you have not put on heels ever' so, if you fall down, you will be hurt,
Khushi ji!" concerned Anjali points out. "Yes, Di! But.. everyone tumbles a
bit!" Khushi says with a smile. Anjali shakes her head and heaves a sigh as if
she implies that she gives up. Nani ji smiles briefly and Mami shakes her head
too. Just then one of the cooks pops up and asks Khushi, "Bhabhi ji, what shall
I make for lunch?" Khushi goes to answer when she remembers that she has to
talk with politeness but in style. She takes a pose, puts her hands on her hips
and says with style, "A little bit of daal.. lentils.. rice' aloo sabzi..
potatoes curried' and bhindi..curried lady's finger!... and yes, water too!
But.. only mineral water!" She flashes a bright smile as he says, "Yes, Bhabhi
ji!" Everyone looks at her with confusion and surprise as she keeps flashing
the smile.
Everyone's breath once again gets held up in their chest as
Khushi tries to take further steps in her heels. "Careful!" blurts Anjali.
Khushi makes to kitchen with her unsteady walk.. a smile flickers on her face
as she puts her hands on her hips in the kitchen and goes to walk.. however,
she twists her ankle and falls down.. Unfortunately ARNAV Singh Raizada is nowhere close to catch her and prevent her
from falling! Khushi falls on the floor.. Moans and groans slip het throat
as she sits back up and attempts to stand up' her ankle really hurts.. just
then her phone starts ringing.. She picks up the phone and angrily answers it
in frustration, "What is it?" It's Arnav Singh Raizada on the other side.. her
tone tells him more than necessary.. he asks in a soft voice, "Are you
alright?" 'Yes, I am alright!" says Khushi curtly. "Khushi listen to me
carefully!" Arnav says, "You.. the position you are in right now'You need to
come out of it!" Khushi's eyes go wide.. she wonders, "How does he know?...ah..well!"
She says on the phone, "Yes, I know!.. but, you are not getting it! It's very
difficult!" Arnav tries to help, "No..no..no! It's not, Khushi! Just need a
strong will power! You have to believe that you can do it and you will be able
to!" Phone still to her ear she says, "Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada! You
can do it!" This brings smile to Arnav's face. He says, "Great! I know you will
do it! See you soon!" Puzzled Khushi looks at the phone and then ends the call.
This whole conversation was so cute and
hilarious..the timing, the dialogues and the expressions were perfect! I just
loved it!
Somehow she manages to get back on her feet.. "Strong
will!.. if it is that easy then why did he call? I could have gotten up
otherwise also!" She tries to walk but screams in pain'
At the dining table:
"Take this, bitwa!" Nani ji says. NK walks in' Nani's eyes
go wide with worry as she spots Khushi trying to bring a casserole to the table
with her unsteady walk on her heels.. Anjali's gaze follows Nani ji's gaze..
"Wo..wo.wo'Khushi ji, stop it!" NK stops her in the middle. , "May I help you?"
He takes the casserole from her and places it on the tbale. Directs her to sit
on a chair, "Please!" Khushi sits down to everyone's relief. Khushi takes her
plate thinking, "Khushi, eat today.. dieting can begin tomorrow!" As she goes
to serve food to herself, she thinks, "No, Khushi! If you want to win the
competition then you must sacrifice! All these models manages with veggies..
only!" Khushi picks up the plate with salad and says, "I will eat grass today!"
Everyone looks at her with puzzled eyes' she corrects herself, "I mean, I will
eat salad' healthy and tasty!" "Khushi bitiya," Nani ji says affectionately,
"Are you dieting?" "No, Nani ji' jst don't feel like eating today!...that.. in
no mood!" Khushi says as she puts some slices of tomatoes in her plate. Nani ji
smiles but Anjali's eyes go narrow thinking what is going on in Khushi's head!
Khushi takes the knife and fork in her hands. Looks at them
and attempts to cut a piece of tomato. Everyone watches her struggle with it.
Finally she gives up and puts knife and fork down. Picks up a slice of cucumber
and goes to eat.. thinks, "Khushi, Mrs. India can be won with talk.,.but
not hands! Must use knife and fork instead of hands. You will have to learn to
eat using them. You are not going to eat with your hands in front of other contestants!"
She puits teh slice down and picks up knife and fork' her eyes look around..
Mami eats Gulab Jamun with her hands.. enjoys it.. so does Nani ji'Frustrated
Khushi closes her eyes when Nani ji says, "Khushi bitiya, eat something!"
Khushi says with a smile, "No, Nani ji! Anyway, I feel full.. but I will have
some grapes! Fruit!... it's healthy!" Khushi picks up a small bunch of grapes
as she thinks, "If not Gulab jamun' at least I can have sweet grapes!" I felt so bad for Khushi here.. poor
thing.. trying so hard' torturing herself' so sweet and innocent!
Khushi places the grapes on the plate and attacks them with
knife and fork.. first NK's eyes go wide.. Nani ji is next.. as Khushi
struggles NK says, "Khushi ji! You are eating grapes with knife and fork?"
Khushi says, "Oh ho, Nahe ji! Famous people' big shots.. they all it this way!"
She shows the knife and fork. NK looks on speechles' Khushi goes to cut the
grape with her knife.. it jumps off her plate and lands in Aarav's yogurt! Aarav
seizes the opportunity, "Now there is a grape in my yogurt.. now I won't eat!"
he gets up and leaves the table as Nani ji attempts to say, 'Are.. but'
bitwa.." Khushi tries, "Aarav.." Nani ji says affectionately, "So naughty!"
Khushi shows the knife and fork and says, "Please, forgive me.." Everyone just suppresses their laugh'Khushi
attempts to eat the grape with her hand but then puts it back on the plate and
eats it using a fork. Satisfaction shines on her face.
Later On:
Khushi sits in front of her dressing mirror' she applies
make up rather generously to her face.. as she applies lipstick she wonders,
"Is it too much?.. No..No.. this painting is necessary to become Mrs. India!" Just
then Aarav comes, "Excuse me!" Hurriedly Khushi tries to smudge her lipstick..
that in fact smudges outside her lips.. She turns to Aarav and asks, "What
happened Aarav?.. do you want something?" Aarav looks at her made up face and
asks, "What is this you are doing?" Khushi looks around and pulls him closer,
says, "Promise me that you won't tell anything to anyone about this!" Aarav
thinks for a moment and shakes her hand in agreement. Khushi tells him, "I want
to participate in Mrs. India
competition! Will you help me?" "Sure!" says Aarav. This brings a smile to
Khushi's face. "One minute!" she takes off.. . brings a table fan in.. switches
it on after positioning properly.. puts on the music and then puts on her
heels.. stands up unsteadily' but throws her hair in the back with style'. And
tries to walk like a model' "Very good!' Aarav encourages her. Khushi gives
couple of poses.. Aarav nods in approval to her delight.. as she continues her
catwalk.. she loses her balance on the heels and falls down'"Awww'.." a scream
escapes her throat as she falls.. She manages to pull back into sitting
position and holds on to her aching ankle when other members of the family rush
in.. Aarav quickly puts his papers aside on the table and shuts the fan
off. All the family members look at
Khushi stunned'. As she looks back at them with thick layers of make up on her
face.. shimmery eye shadow.. smudged lipstick' and a hurt ankle!
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