All the girls leave one by one to get ready. "Hey, Devi
Maiyya! What will I do? I know nothing!" Khushi says'. The pretentious one says
to Khushi, "Don't worry. Look at others and copy them! Simple!" Khushi, though
nervous, shakes her head. In the practice area, Khushi's eyes go wide.. jaw
drops open as she watches other contestants practice their walk in a stylish
manner. Natasha, the obnoxious one, keeps flipping through magazine. Upon asked
if she did not want to practice, she compares it with breathing which does not
need practice. The pretentious one says to Khushi that Natasha will realize only after she loses. Khushi tries to
mimic the style of others. Then she asks the pretentious one which one4 of the
footwear she should use, revealing to her that she doesn't even know how to
walk in them. She advises Khushi to go for high heels as judges tend to like
tall girls who make better models. She rejoices as Khushi nervously gulps.
Khushi then puts on heels and tries to walk in them with
unsteady feet. As Natasha gets up, Khushi collides with her, spilling water on
her dress from her water bottle, Natasha goes off on Khushi, "Why do you wear
heels when you don't even know how to walk in them?" Unsteady on her feet,
Khushi keeps shaking as she says, 'please, forgive me. You can wear my clothes,
if you want. I don't want your marks to decrease because of clothes." Disgusted
Natasha says, "If I wear this.. then I won't get any! By the way, this is about
confidence' your attitude.. your style is seen. Anyone looks good in good
clothes. And then. I am different!" Khushi's eyes go wide' as she goes
speechless. Later on, all other contestants try on new clothes. New jewelry'
make up and get ready. Khushi does her hair in regular style and puts some
light make up on. Ms. Pretentious.. Amrita, says shows Khushi a lipstick, "You
should put this one on. Bright red. This will suit you' and it matches your
clothes." "No.. no, Amrita ji, I tries all these colors at home. They don't
look good on me. I will have something light on." Khushi says. 'Okay, as you
wish," Amrita says and leaves. As Khushi goes to put her lipstick on she
notices that Natasha is busy with her phone. Khushi wonders how she can sit
without practicing. Just then the organizer comes and check in with them if
they are ready' instructs them to go to the reception area and wait there. Once
again Khushi prays, "Hey, Devi Maiyya, you have helped me so far.. now, support
me further as well."
The judges arrive. The female judge asks the guy, "Where are
the sponsors?" "There he is!" he points to the door. The door opens and Arnav
Singh Raizada walks in' one quick gaze around and he checks out the site as the
judges look on. ASR walks in with straight posture and his signature long
strides'. Loved the return of ASR's
background music here! Oh, how I missed you ASR! ASR walks in and shakes
hands with both the judges, he says, "I am quite excited about this. This time
the event should be bigger and better than ever before' because we are the
co-sponsors this time!" "Pleasure meeting you, Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada! This
year you are with us, I am sure it will be the best!" In classic ASR style he
wastes no time, "Let's hope! Should we start?" "Yes.." the lady says. "Please'"
ASR points to the sits and all of them sit down.. assuming their positions. One
by one the contestants are called.. they demonstrate their walk and give their
introduction. Khushi gets more and more nervous as time passes by and every
next contestant is called. Arnav pulls out his phone and intermittently keeps
checking as he also looks at the contestants.
"Mrs. Khushi'" as Khushi's name is called.. Arnav's eyes
briefly look up and then go back to his phone. Khushi nervously sits in the
waiting area.. then she prays, "Hey, Devi Maiyya, protect me!" She gets up..
Arnav is done with his phone.. he sits relaxed as all of them wait for Khushi
to show up. Khushi walks with extremely unsteady feet on the heels as she
leaves the waiting area. Khushi walks
into the trial room with same unsteady gait'her gaze on floor with her hands
halfway stretched by her sides in an attempt to balance herself.. Arnav's eyes go
from stunned to disbelief to shocked' in a few moments as he looks at Khushi
make an entry' As Khushi gets closer to the steps to the trial ramp, she looks
up.. her eyes go wide with shock to see Arnav in front of her. Arnav's eyes
reflect a hint of anger as he looks at Khushi' Khushi stands frozen at the
steps' "Khushi!" The coordinator calls, "Come forward and give your intro." Stunned
Arnav and frozen Khushi keep looking at each other. "Khushi, come one! You can
do it! Come forward'" the coordinator's voice makes Arnav realize where they
are and the circumstances' His eyes full of disbelief.. questions appear in
those eyes as his gaze settles back on Khushi.. who gulps nervously. Khushi
climbs up the stairs with unsteady feet.. Two steps and Khushi falls down.. Arnav
reflexively jumps to his feet, "Watch out!" words escape his mouth'
It's the first time Khushi falls down in
Arnav's presence! Initially Khushi winces in pain as all the judges jump to
their feet.. and all other contestants burst out laughing.. Arnav's face shows mounting anger'humiliation
and insult' He clenches on his teeth slightly but constantly to control his
anger. Khushi keeps looking at him as she sits on the step, "Hey, Devi Maiyya,
wish it's a dream.. even if it is not.. then make it and wake me up from this
sleep." She closes her eyes tight.
"Sir, sorry for the improper situation," The coordinator
apologizes to Arnav.. this reminds him once again the social situation they are
in. The other judge says, 'hey, Khushi! It's okay! Come on.. get up!" Arnav's
humiliated, angry eyes quickly glance at the judge before returning to Khushi's
face. "No problem, Khushi! You get up.. come forward.." the coordinator
encourages her. "Come on, it's okay!" the guy encourages her. fed up, the
female judge mutters under her breath, "Stop showing her sympathy repeatedly'
she is not your type!" He fires back, 'Okay, you know my type?" As she waves
her hand.. he goes on to encourage Khushi, "Khushi, get up! It's okay' come
on.. come on!" By now, feeling humiliated, ASR controls his anger and disgust,
says in a straight voice with an edge to it, "Yeah' give your introduction.." As
Arnav's sharp gaze stays on Khushi.. his face reflects his suppressed but
mounting anger.. his jaw stiff.. his features sharp.. Fear evident in Khushi's eyes and on her face.. she stands
up.. climbs up the ramp.. and in her weird' unsteady gait she attempts to walk
the ramp in her high heels.. Arnav's eyes pour anger as his eyes take in
Khushi's debacle.. All other contestants have an amused smile on their face as
they watch Khushi struggle' Humiliation takes over in Arnav's eyes though anger
stays burning on his face as Khushi makes it to the other end of the ramp..
still unsteady on her feet' Khushi all of a sudden reaches for her sandals..
The judges eyes go wide as next moment they see Khushi's sandals in her hands,'
Arnav's eyes go wide as he finds Khushi turn around and run like there is no
tomorrow.. out of the room' rest of the contestants smile amused.. The judges
look at each other.. Arnav's eyes reflect the stunned him.. and worried yet
humiliated husband'
At RM:
Nani ji hands everyone the Prashad.. offering in the lounge
area.. says, "I prayed for Khushi bitiya's win!.. because she has taken a huge
step in her life.." Nani says with
admiration.. even Manorama agrees with a smile. "Anjali bitiya, this laddoo is
for Aarav. Give him once he comes back from school. He likes laddoos very
much." "Ji, Nani, I will!" Anjali says with a smile.. then in a worried voice
Anjali says, "Nani, this thing keeps bothering
me.. Khushi ji has not yet told Chhotey anything about her big dream'"
Nani ji and Mami's eyes reflect worry. NK says, "Di, relax.. this is not such a
big thing. Khushi ji will tell him later. So, relax guys." "Hello Hi Bye Bye.."
Mami says, "Arey, you know nothing about Arnav bitwa;s anger! His anger is like
a storm.. His 'what the!' comes in like a tornado!"
Just then the door opens and Khushi enters the house with
her sandals in her hands. She looks around for a place to hide.. "Oh, look at
Phati Saree'. Arey, has she won?" Everyone smiles first before they realize
that something is wrong with Khushi.. Mami wonders, "Has she gone crazy with
joy?... what'? What is she doing?" All eyes look at her puzzled as Khushi
hides behind the sofa. Khushi thinks to herself, "No.. no! It's is dangerous to
hide here." She gets up and runs to find another hiding spot.. "Look at her
face.." Mami says, "It's turned yellow' looks like she has disqualified in the
beauty contest.." As Khushi runs from behind wall and the nook and hides behind
the curtain, Mami says, "Look' looks like she has been kicked out from there.
Is that why she is mentally disturbed?" This comes as everyone watches her with
worried and curious eyes.. and Khushi looks at the curtain.. "This curtain
cannot hide me.." Nani says, "Oh, no,
Manorama. Usually, people go crazy this way after they win!" NK adds, not so
confidently, "Yes, yes, Masi ji.. it's normal.. it's normal!" Khushi wonders,
"In the pool? No, no, Khushi! It's November.. On top of it, don't know
swimming! Won't be able to last long' what if I die?.. then where should I
hide?"
As she gets out from behind the curtain' and is about to run
to find another hiding spot, Nani ji says, "Stop, Khushi bitiya! Tell us' what
happened?" "What happened, Khushi ji?" Khushi says nothing. Just gulps down'
Mami asks, "Arey, what happened, Phati saree?" Obviously not right in the right
state of mind, Khushi stutters, 'That.. Nani ji.. it' today'just a little while
ago'" "But'why are you so scared? Tell us, what happened." Nani says. "Let me
tell!" all of a sudden comes Arnav's voice. All eyes turn the direction of his
voice. Khushi's eyes go wide. As everyone looks at Arnav standing at the door..
his blazer hanging on his arm' As he starts walking over to the lounge area,
Khushi runs to hide behind all of the family members. Arnav walks in' his
posture stiff.. his face firm.. he stands in front of everyone ' his voice soft
yet sharp, he says, "Because.. Khushi is participating in Mrs. India." Mami,
Nani, Anjali and NK steal glances at each other from the corner of their eyes
as Khushi folds her lip still hiding behind everyone. One pointed gaze at
everyone and the sharp mind of Arnav Singh Raizada gathers the truth! "Oh' so
everyone knows!"
Hayee' just the way he
said it.. I fell in love with ASR once again!
"I have to go worship!" Nani ji comes up with an instant
excuse as she already has the pooja thali in her hands. Manorama rushes to say,
"Sasuma' just by yourself?.. Let me help you.." she tries to slip away. ASR's
sharp eyes stay on them as he continues to clench on his teeth.. anger in his
eyes. NK stutters, "I.. phone'phone'have to casll a friend.. okay?" tries to
walk away. "I feel dizzy.. I shall go and rest.." Anjali says and tries to
leave. "Stop everyone!" ASR says in a stern, demanding voice. Everyone stops
dead in their track. Arnav feels
betrayed.. evident on his face' frustration
in his eyes, disgust in his voice, "I can't believe this! Everyone
but me knows..!" Anjali stutters but dares.. meets his eye and says, "But..
Chhotey.. you.. how.." "Because Khushi was asked to give her introduction in
front of the sponsors. First she fell
down because of her heels... keeping all that aside when she was told to say
something.. she could not even utter a word!.. and after that she grabbed her
heels in her hands and ran away!" Arnav clenches on his teeth as he speaks..
anger is replaced by humiliation more.. though his voice is controlled' his
sharp tone depicts his anger and frustration. Okay, I declare, no one else can Arnav Singh Raizada! He kept saying
word after word and kept getting drowned in his angered, humiliated eyes'
wonderful expressions..
Every member of the family is stunned to hear that.. Khushi
still hides behind Anjali..
sooo cute' Anjali
dares again, "But.. how do you know all this, Chhotey?" Disgust filled with
frustration in his voice he says, "Guess how, Di! What are the odds' I am the
sponsor of this event!" All jaws drop open except Khushi'. Anjali still acts
brave' in a very humiliated tone Arnav asks, "Khushi, why did you not tell me?"
His eyes immediately turn angry' his gaze sharp.. his jaw firm' and his
features sharp' As Arnav boils in anger, Nani ji dares to move closer to
Anjali.. shielding Khushi' her gaze lowered yet belligerent' Mami immediately
moves right behind Nani ji with a smile on her face. As Arnav's eyes show
escalating anger, NK also joins the family in shielding Khushi from Arnav' As
Arnav starts taking determined steps forward' fear feels in Nani ji's eyes..
Mami tries to smile' NK worries' all eyes eventually fill with fear as Arnav
approaches fuming with anger... one by one every member of the family moves out
of his way' leaving Khushi alone to face the music! Khushi stands with her
heels still in her hands' her eyes go wide with fear as she meets Arnav's
penetrating gaze' Arnav opens his mouth to say something when wide eyed Khushi'
to his immense surprise runs away as from there as fast as she can'
OMG.. everytime I watch this scene I burst
out laughing! Fabulous' Arnav's expressions here are just wonderful.. and his
zalli Khushi once again proves why he fell in love with her in the first place!
Poor Arnav.. he signed up for Khushi's craziness the day he fell in love with
her! Surprised' stunned,.. all family members watch Khushi as she runs up
the stairs. Nani ji cannot help but bursts out laughing'Anjali folds her lips
tight as she controls her laughter'.That irks Arnav even more.. his eyes and
face flush with intense anger' "What the!" he blurts in anger as he looks at
Khushi running away.
In their room:
Arnav holds Khushi by the arm and turns her around to face
him, "Khushi, why did you not tell me?" Arnav demands to know. "Because I
wanted to give you a surprise!" Khushi answers, not afraid anymore. "Ohhh'.
Surprise.,. you did!' Arnav says in angered, sarcastic voice as with
frustration, humiliation and anger he says, "Here I go for an event'there's
models walking.. and wowww' there's my wife!" "Really?... if you loved the
surprise so much then why are you getting so angry?" Khushi asks as if she
knows nothing. Arnav takes an angry step forward and says pointing a finger at
her, "Because you have gone insane!... and mind you, many times you do!... But
this time around, you have crossed the limit, Khushi!" Arnav's face sharp with
anger.. his eyes show immense anger and somewhere suppressed hurt' Khushi
intermittently lowers her gaze.. averts his gaze. And at times meets his gaze.
Then she tries to smile.. laughs and says excitedly, "Channe! Channe!" As
Arnav's sharp gaze stays on her.. with an excited smile Khushi reaches for the
box on the bed.. holds it close to her body as she opens the lid' Arnav
swallows hard and looks away as he finds Khushi's disregard for his concern and
objection unacceptable. He tries to control himself but finally his anger
mounts to the level that he cannot take it anymore. He looks up. Clenching on
his teeth,.. eyes flushed with anger.. reaches for the box in her hand and with
a sharp jerk he snatches it and throws it away.. as he does that, he takes
couple steps forward.. towering over Khushi, he says, "Khushi'you will not go
back there again!" "But, why? I want to!" Khushi yells back. Humiliated eyes of
Arnav stay on her as he asks in a sharp tone, "To be insulted some more?" "No,
Arnav ji! It was just that I saw you today'that's why I got scared. But now you
know everything!... Arnav ji, I want to do something on my own." REALLY? Khushi still cannot walk in the
heels'. Who is she kidding? As Arnav's eyes stay on her.. full of anger and
humiliation' Khushi speaks as if nothing has happened, "I want to show that I
can do something else but make Jalebis." Arnav controls his anger and says,
"Khushi, that's fine! But.. you don't know anything about the world of fashion'
It's different! I know it! It's not meant for you!" Arnav's eyes reflect the
concern.. they show that he is talking his heart' But' Khushi misses the point'
she fires back angrily, "Why? Just because I don't wear short skirts?..." Arnav
looks away in frustration as Khushi instead talks him down, ".. or.. cannot
walk into the heels'like others' Arnav ji, if you have forgotten, I too have
seen the world'I understand everything!... Even the world of fashion!" REALLY, Khushi? How come then you go in
such disgusting outfits to the competition? Talk as if you are so nave' is
that all pretentious then? "Khushi, try and understand' you will not be
able to handle!" Arnav says. Khushi fights back, "Oh, yeah! You are going to
think that.. because.. you think that I don't have any courage, intelligence
and self confidence!" Oh' I had a tough
time digesting this.. indeed Khushi has not shown any confidence in this
contest so far'forget about if she says this to Arnav or whoever' "Khushi,
you are not going back.. and that's final!" Arnav says. Khushi is about to
retort when she decides to go the other way around looking at his angered
face.. she makes a mellow face and says, "Okay, alright! You are my husband'
whatever you demand is what I do!" Arnav shuts his eyes briefly in frustration
knowing the card Khushi is playing' he tries to make sense to Khushi, "Oh, stop
it, Khushi! You don't know but these models are very competitive. They will eat
you alive!" he says in a concerned manner. "Arnav ji, I am not that nave!"
Khushi says, "I understand it all! And I will take care of them!" poor Arnav..
Khushi leaves no option for him.. he tries to compromise.. "Alright' look at it
this way.. I am the sponsor of this event.. it will be so awkward for me' if someone'
scolds you or says something to you' I won't be able to tolerate.." All of a
sudden Khushi has all the answers, "That's because, Arnav ji, you are looking
at me as your wife' you look at ne as a contestant' and don't tell anyone that
I am your wife." 'But, Khushi, why should I lie?" Arnav asks.. he never lies'
"Because Arnav ji, I want to do this on my own! I want to win this contest as
Khushi Kumari Gupta! Not as Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada!" Okay, I have a huge problem here.. first of
all, it should be against the rule to have any relatives of sponsor to
participate.. then how can Khushi be participating a contest that is for
married women with a maiden name... only and not telling anyone if she really
had a husband and who he is? I guess, I think too much! "I am sorry,
Khushi,, but I can't lie!" Arnav says. I
am so proud of you Arnav Singh Raizada! Now Khushi attempts emotional
blackmail, "You don't trust me at all, right? You don't think that I can win
this competition on my own? Arnav ji, I am not asking you to lie.. all I am
saying that don't tell anyone that I am your wife. "But.. that.." Khushi cuts
him off, "You won't tell anyone that I am your wife.. and you will not help me
at all'" she orders. "Fine!" Arnav has no choice but to give in.. "Do whatever
you want.." he says irked' leaves but then comes back in a moment' says in a
softer, calmer voice, "Khushi, think it over once again. You won't be able to
do it." Khushi gets angry, "I can.. absolutely, I can!" "Fine! We shall see!"
Arnav uses his ultimate weapon' his challenge to Khushi is always her way to
success! That's what Arnav's eyes present to Khushi.. and Khushi's eyes..
challenge him back!
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