Together...Forever, Sweetheart - Hey, Shona: Pg16 - Page 3

The doors open and Arnav Singh Raizada walks in with his rushed style. All the reporters gathered rush to surround him as one asks, "Sir! Sir! Would you like to tell us why you may want to sponsor this event?" Arnav slows down... comes to a stop and says, "Because I feel that the married girls should be able to showcase their talent just like other girls!.. and they are..." ASR's voice trails off as his eyes catch the most stunning beauty present there... his Khushi stands on the stairs in a beautiful evening gown... midnight blue color... just enough shimmer.. sleeveless but not too revealing... extremely form fitting yet elegant... with her hair up.. but just enough curls frame her face... long silver earrings dangle framing her face beautifully... a silver corsage on her wrist... just enough make up and her original elegance makes her so ravishing... Arnav's eyes sip in the beauty of his beloved as he stands there mesmerized... oblivious to the reporters gathered around him... his eyes take in each and every moment as Khushi descends down the stairs with extremely careful feet... nervously grabbing on her outfit at the neck frequently... she seems lost in that crowd... Arnav's entangled heart experiences this pull towards his beautiful angel that keeps his eyes glued to her face as his eyes reflect the tender love his mesmerized heart has for his angelic beauty. All other girls smile sarcastically as they watch Khushi tug on her outfit nervously. But... Arnav has eyes just for Khushi and Khushi is lost in her uneasiness with the outfit... her eyes finally wander up.. her gaze is caught by eyes lost in her beauty... as reporters keep clicking his pictures, and reporting from around him, ASR's eyes stay Khushi.. Khushi's gaze stays on him... her eyes nervously seek his approval... Khushi looks at herself as she adjusts her outfit again... Then she lifts her eyebrows... brings her gaze towards herself and then back to him... and asks him with her eyes how she looks... gradually it sinks in.. that her beloved is lost in her beauty... that fills Khushi's heart with joy... a flicker of smile appears on her face as her eyes stay glued to his face. Just then the reporters flock around him again asking questions... that breaks ASR's spell...

"What do think about this year's contestants?" a reporter asks ASR. ASR's gaze once again finds Khushi... warmth appears in his eyes... tenderness reflects in gaze as he says in an emotionally heavy voice looking at Khushi, "Beautiful!... Amazing!" A small smirk appears on his face and spreads across his lips in a subtle smile as Khushi smiles back at him.. knowing that he just complimented her... Her heart becomes peaceful... and fills with immense joy that only a lover can feel basking in the warmth of his affectionate gaze as he keeps glancing at her frequently while talking to the reporters... their eyes manage to communicate despite so many people around... As Arnav finishes talking to the reporters, Khushi lifts her eyebrows, gestures at her dress and her eyes ask him how does she look. Arnav's smiley gaze gives the answer she wants... that brightens her face, and fills her heart with confidence... a broad smile appears on her face... Khushi then strikes a pose and starts walking elegantly show her walk to Arnav.. as she teaks few steps towards Arnav, a photographer walks up to Khushi and says, "You are so beautiful!" Smile disappears from Khushi's face and nervousness reappears.. Arnav's face changes as well.. his face becomes sharp.. his gaze pointed.. his jaw becomes firm... his eyes start mounting subtle anger as he hears the photographer say to Khushi, "You have something in you that attracts the eyes towards you leaving every one else aside!" Khushi looks at Arnav.. realizes that his apprehension... she turns back at the guy and says with a smile, "Thank You!" Arnav's face shows dislike.. however, the guy smiles happily... Khushi adds with a smile, "Bhaiyya ji!.. Bro!" That wipes the smile of the photographers face but a sweet smirk appears on Arnav's face as the guy leaves... Khushi smiles at him confidently... OH, how I loved this Khushi! I had been longing to see this Khushi forever! The smartness.... the confidence and the glimmer of mischief in her eyes... everything makes this ravishing beauty even more irresistible... Just then the organizer announces the start of the Talent round. Khushi gives a quick smile to Arnav before leaving.

Riya is about to sit down when Jay walks in and says, "Hey, Riya, this is my spot! Okay? At least don't take that away!" "What's new in it? It's your old habit to misunderstand someone!" Riya replies sarcastically. While they quibble, ASR walks in and takes his special seat. Sam makes the announcement, "Alright, everyone! Our judges have taken their seats. So, let us start our talent round!" Everyone claps as ASR and Vikrant watch. "Khushi!" Raj asks in a casual but friendly manner, "Are you ready?" Arnav's gaze also lifts towards Khushi. Khushi smiles and nods in "yes". Jay smiles back. Vikrant's face shows the flicker of an evil smile. Amrita rejoices as she says to herself, "We will see.. how in a just a little while all this confidence and smile will be shattered!" Khushi's eyes briefly meet Arnav's gaze from a distance as she stands there with other contestants.

The round begins with Pooja. She shows a dance and then demonstrates her walk. One by one the contestants come on the stage and showcase their talent and their walk. Vikrant throws a glance at ASR as he keenly watches each and every contestant perform. Natasha shows her walk and then says, "I can make the world's most beautiful organic floral dress in ten minutes!" She is provided with a a manikin, flowers and raw materials... Riya starts timers on phone and announces, "And your time starts now!" Despite her best efforts, Natasha almost makes it but for the finishing touch of placing the floral hat on the manikin, when Riya calls the time on her. Khushi feels bad for her. Vikrant gives an evil smile as Natasha stands there with her head bowed down. Next comes Amrita's turn. Khushi gives a broad smile and an enthusiastic thumbs up! Amrita demonstrates a magic trick for her talent and then completes her walk. Khushi gives her a huge round of applause with others.

"Our next contestant is Mrs. Khushi Kumari Gupta!" the coordinator announces. Khushi becomes nervous. Looks at the sky and says, "Hey, Devi Maiyya! Everything I thought about has been performed by someone or the other. Now what shall I do?" As she stands there lost in her thoughts, Sam calls, "Khushi! Go on the stage!" Arnav's sharp eyes note everything. Khushi nods, "Yes." She turns around and leaves for the stage. Arnav's gaze stays on her. Khushi comes on the stage. Slight nervousness reflects in her eyes and on her face. As she walks up to the front of the stage Jai asks, "So, Khushi, tell us! What are you going to do for us?" As Khushi stands there with a nervous gaze, Riya shakes her head... Arnav's gaze has curiosity...

All of a sudden Khushi transforms into a very confident beauty... She puts her hand on her hip and says with an attitude, "Hi! I am Riya!" The jaws of the judges drop open as Khushi continues to imitate with the correct attitude, "Hurry up! I don't have time! Ewww.. what a behen ji! My driver's aunt has more fashion than you!" Arnav's eyes reflect how proud he is and his admiration... all the contestants watch in awe as Khushi continues confidently, " If you want to be a super model, then enthusiasm, passion, and a sixteen inch waist is necessary!" Sam smiles as now Khushi is mimicking him.. Khushi raises her hand with attitude as she says, "Alright! That's enough! Next!" Everyone enjoys watching her act. Riya and Jay smile at each other Vikrant is surprised as well. Arnav's eyes fill with affection as he finds his Khushi so adorable.. a happy smile spreads on his face... As everyone claps.. Khushi's outfit starts giving way at the cut Amrita made earlier.. Unaware, Khushi claps herself with style.. Then she waves at the crowd, picks slightly on her nose and then throws her hands in front as she says, "I will introduce myself! Hi, I am Jay! Because of mistake or may be destiny, I am an ex-model!" Jay watches with fun as Khushi mimics him well. Arnav's face has a broad smile depicting that he really loves Khushi's act and his eyes are so proud of her as she goes on, "Most likely due to both, mistake and destiny! But I think, I am just too cool!" Arnav smiles with admiration and folds his lips as he lifts his eyebrows in appreciation. Riya and Jay smile. Vikrant seems to be taken by surprise as she continues to act confidently. Khushi's outfit now gives more way under tension... unaware of the tear increasing in size on her gown, Khushi continues to spread smile across Sam and the coordinator's face as she smiles mischievously.. Khushi makes a face and says, "Oh my God! What kind of clothes do you have on? And these sandals..." Sam realizes that Khushi is now on to him, his face straightens up as the coordinator looks at him, "And you! Are you from this planet?" Arnav's eyes show that he is really into her act.. his eyes immediately lift towards Sam as Khushi continues... a cute, happy smile spreads across his face once again as his eyes show tremendous admiration... Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Just the way his eyes show admiration for Khushi and the pure joy of enjoying her act reflects so beautiful in his eyes and on his face... And Khushi just stole my heart with her refreshing style!

"I mean from this earth? You are not an alien who has just arrived on the earth? You don't need Sam but a miracle!" Khushi enacts Sam's body language. All the contestants laugh as they enjoy the act. Sam says slightly irked, "What non sense Khushi! I don't talk like that, yaar!" Khushi immediately repeats, "What nonsense, Khushi! I don't talk like that ever!" Khushi takes him by surprise and points at him as she smiles mischievously. Her beautiful smile and her twinkling eyes make her even more ravishing... Khushi's outfit by now has given up more than half of its attachment on the shoulder belt.. and by her arm.. Unaware Khushi, continues to perform confidently. Arnav is all smiles and laughs as Khushi's confidence and mischievous act bring him joy and make him proud. He smiles ear to ear... and seems to enjoy every bit of it. Then Khushi looks at Amrita briefly and extends her hand and says, "Hi! I am Amrita!" Amrita is now taken by surprise as Khushi mimics her all animated, "You know, once I forgot to wear one of my earrings! And.. to hide my embarrassment, I went around the whole day confidently wearing my only earring.. So, you know what.. fashion is all about confidence!" By now Khushi's outfit is falling apart dangerously. Amrita's face becomes flat as everyone else claps. ASR makes another gesture lifting his eyebrows and curling his lips admiring Khushi. Now Khushi looks at Natasha.. thinks for a moment.. Then she enacts Natasha to the core.. with the same curve to her body, her hand on her hip and the attitude, Khushi says, "Hi! I am sure that I don't need to give my intro... but rules are rules! My name is Natasha and I have come here with one goal, to win this competition! Because I have not learned to lose ever! Arnav and both the judges have smiles on their lips and admiration in their eyes, as their faces reflect that they thoroughly enjoy Khushi's act. Khushi smiles as everyone claps and smiles. Vikrant seems awfully unhappy. Khushi's outfit now is on the verge of giving up in a crucial spot.

Khushi's eyes find Arnav.. his face lit up with broad smile.. . just the same way she had found him laughing for the first time before the Nainitaal trip... pure joy reflects in his eyes... As everyone claps Vikrant continues to get irritated. Sam says, "Go on, Khushi! Walk!" By now Khushi's outfit is on a single thread at the most crucial spot at the with her back ready to fall open... Khushi looks at the relaxed smiling Arnav.. gains her strength.. and confidently puts her hand on her hip and a smile on her face.. she stands in a beautiful pose.. stands tall and confident as she starts walking elegantly... in the perfect style... her head held high.. Arnav's affectionate and proud eyes stay on her face as she walks... Amrita wonders about the cut when Khushi's stops all of a sudden with a subtle hitch in her throat... she can sense that her outfit has fallen apart on her back and is about to fall down creating a humiliating situation. Arnav's eyes sense that there is something different.. Khushi stands on that spot.. frozen.. as even little movement could cause a huge embarrassment... The judges wonder... Vikrant's eyes shine with the glimmer of hope.. Smile disappears from Arnav's face as he senses from Khushi's eyes that there is something wrong... the twinkle from her eye disappears... Khushi stands still as the last thread is about to give up on her outfit... thinking what she should do... Arnav can read her face and her eyes... worry fills his eyes... as everyone else wonders why Khushi has stopped walking. Arnav's sharp mind thinks.. he thinks... and thinks... as he watches Khushi and her face.. His sharp eyes notice that Khushi has removed her hand from her hip and subtly has moved to her back.. He watches her carefully.. as Khushi's eyes fill with worry... she looks up in Arnav's direction... Arnav's thinking wheels churn.. his eyes narrow.. he scours every face around him.. he spots Amrita smiling... Sam says, "Come on! Move, Khushi!" Khushi stands frozen...

All of a sudden the lights go off and pitch black darkness ensues.. Khushi stands in her spot when she senses someone come from behind and pull her aside... she goes "Who is..." "Shhh..." It's Arnav! All of a sudden Khushi finds herself in Arnav's arms.. his face close to hers... Arnav's hands reach over her back.. find the cut in the outfit with gentle movement... one swift move and he pulls Khushi flushed tight against him.. their noses touching.. as Arnav continues to staple her outfit properly in place following the curve of her body... he continues to gaze in her eyes in the dark... he finishes putting the outfit together in a few seconds... he releases Khushi from his arms and leaves... baffled Khushi follows him with her gaze.. As Arnav comes around, he switches the stage lights on... and looks at Khushi with affectionate eyes... Khushi looks at him with vulnerable eyes filled with love and gratitude... There eyes talk without any words... Ahhh.. how I loved this whole scene! Arnav reading into Khushi's eyes.. him sensing her being in trouble and then their eye communication... after ages, Arnav and Khushi discovered their wavelength back! It made me so happy... The one that stands on stage is Arnav's Khushi... his affectionate eyes shower love on her... I awarded another PhD in Eye Communication to both Arnav and Khushi today!

Khushi's lips quiver ever so gingerly... Arnav's eyes ooze affection for her and assure her that he is there for her! Her eyes follow him as he settles in his chair and puts the stapler down by the glass of water. His gaze does not leave Khushi's eyes... Khushi garners strength from him and puts her hand on her hip.. with her outfit held together securely with Arnav's staples, Khushi completes her catwalk beautifully.. both the judges exchange happy glances... Vikrant realizes that he lost the challenge.. Amrita and Natasha look stunned as other girls smile. Arnav's face fills with pride and smile as his eyes twinkle with affection watching his Khushi glide so beautifully on the ramp. Sam is all proud.. Khushi smiles as she walks... Khushi's eyes find Arnav... Arnav smiles and then briefly averts her gaze before returning back to applaud for Khushi. Khushi's eyes fill with immense love and gratitude as she watches Arnav clap for her.. everyone applauds.. both judges seem very happy and proud. Even Natasha is very happy. Amrita looks unhappy and so does Vikrant. Sam and the coordinator applaud proudly. Amrita looks at Khushi's happy face and a feeling of loss spreads across her face.