A new OS for those four people who have always supported me.
Astha Didi: You are the most beautiful person in the world. You are my support system :D
Avni Didi: You were the one who made me write. Thank you for always being with me:)
Dhanno: I love talking stupid things with you ;) All the best for exams :P
Pooji: I hope you are enjoying your fashion show. Please fell off the stage making your ASR enter your life by catching you;)
OS: Breaking The Rules
It has been a year now, since that day. The day her life changed, the day Khushi Sisodia met Arnav Singh Raizada. She still could not forget those moments, they were imprinted in her memories. She was looking out of the window and regretting her decision that she had made a year ago.
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1 year back,
It was a happy day in Sisodia mansion, planet's one of the richest men was coming to see their youngest daughter. The members of the family were running around to see if all the arrangement were done properly. Ambika Devi, the head of Sisodia family was smiling, which did not happen very often. Finally her youngest daughter was going to get married. Her daughter had rejected number of proposals in the past making the old lady worried about her child's future but a week ago when she talked about the proposal of Raizada's her daughter readily accepted leaving her surprised. Later she came to know that her daughter was already in love with the businessman Arnav Singh Raizada, which was reason of her past rejections.
Finally the wait got over when Arnav Singh Raizada and his sister Anjali arrived. After their grand welcome, Ambika Devi asked her two daughters-in-law to call Arnav's prospective bride. He was busy replying to e-mails on his BlackBerry when he threw a glance towards the stairs and noticed her descending. She was looking beautiful. This trance was broken by Ambika Devi's cheerful voice.
Yeh hain humari beti, Himani, Ambika Devi introduced her youngest daughter but Arnav could not take his eyes off her, he was awestruck looking that her, the one standing behind Himani. And she is my third and youngest daughter-in-law, Khushi, said Ambika Devi. Khushi greeted them with a sweet smile on her face making Arnav lips curl up a little. He knew it was wrong, she was already married but he could not stop himself.
After a while, Anjali suggested, Arnav and Himani to spend some time alone with each other so that they could talk freely. This irked Arnav as he was busy admiring his angel who was sitting quietly in a corner. Arnav and Himani went to her room and talked casually for half an hour. Later Raizadas left saying that they would call to let them know their decision. As both the siblings walked towards the exit Arnav turned around to have a last look at her angel, Khushi, who was also looking at him.
There was something about the way she was dressed up, Arnav thought. It made him perplexed, as Ambika Devi said, she was her Bahu, then why was she dressed up differently, why was not she wearing those gaudy saris as the other two women. Khushi is the wife of their youngest son, who died five years ago. He died the day they were married. She was only eighteen when they got married. She is a widow Arnav's questions were answered by Anjali. It hurt him a lot, she had to face so many things at such a tender age.
As the Raizadas said, they called next day to inform them about their decision. It was a 'yes' from their side but not for Himani, for Khushi. This thing made Ambika Devi furious. She loved Khushi very much but at the end of the day she was a widow and remarriage of a widow was a crime, according to her society. She not only denied the proposal but also gave Anjali a long lecture about the rules of the society. Ambika Devi informed everyone about their decision leaving Himani shattered and Khushi shocked.
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Who are you to say no? Arnav asked Ambika Devi making her furious. After knowing about their denial from Anjali he came to the mansion to question their decision.
I am the head of the family..!! She replied with anger.
But not the one, for whom the proposal was..!! I want to talk to her, Arnav was very sure that he had seen something in her eyes, which gave him the confidence that she too felt something for him. Khushi was crying standing there, this was the last thing she wanted, insult of her Mother-in-law because of her.
Badi Bahu, take Khushi inside. She will not talk to anyone, Ambika Devi ordered her eldest dauther-in-law, Deepika, making Arnav angrier. As Deepika was leading Khushi to her room, Arnav held Khushi's hand making her gasp.
I want to hear it from you, tell me that you don't want to marry me! What is your decision? Before Khushi could say something some men held Arnav's collar and pushed him away from Khushi. Taking the advantage of the situation, Deepika took Khushi to her room.
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It had been three days since that fateful incidence; Khushi was coming back from the school where she taught Hindi to village kids. Everybody was sad that day but Himani was enraged, she even blamed Khushi for all the problems. And to her surprise, Ambika Devi did not say a thing.
On her way back, she was thinking about him, his eyes that spoke volume. She had seen him staring at her that day itself when he had come to see Himani. She had felt butterflies and dhak dhak like they used to show in movies. Khushi was not that naive, she understood what that meant but unfortunately this had to remain a secret. She could not go against her Mother-in-law, the whole society.
I am still waiting for your decision, he heard her. Those butterflies and dhak dhak resurfaced. Arnav climbed out of his open jeep. Khushi got scared and looked around to see if anyone was looking at them.
What are you doing here Arnav Ji? You should not be here..!! Please go, Arnav had heard her for the first time and stood mesmerized by her melodious voice.
You have a beautiful voice Khushi! He said ignoring her requests.
There was something about the way he called her name, it sounded different. She felt her heartbeats increasing. Ignoring her heart she once again spoke up, Humne kaha jaiye yahan se..!! This time she said with more force.
Not until you tell me about your decision, Arnav was determined to get an answer from her.
Didn't you hear what Maa said that day? She said no..!! Khushi replied furiously, she was scared for getting caught with him. It was wrong for a widow to talk to some other men.
I want to know your decision, Khushi, he was watching her intently.
No..!! I don' want to marry you..!! Now you are happy, stay away from me..!! Or else they will not leave you. Khushi ran away from there without even giving him a chance to say anything. Arnav watched her running away from there. A small smile adorned his face, at least she cares, thought Arnav.
That night, niether Khushi nor Arnav could sleep. He was happy thinking about her care for him. She was crying thinking about her fate.
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Next day, Arnav again caught her when she was returning home and tried talking to her. He again asked her to marry him but she denied. This became their daily routine for a week. Arnav made sure that they met in desolated place so that no one could see them. Every day he looked forward to meet her but every day her denial made him upset, still he did not loose the hope.
Like every other day he was waiting for her and when she came he started talking to her but this time he had something else on his mind.
Okay fine, you don't want to marry me, I will not ask you again. Let us be friends, there in no harm in being friends, right? Arnav tried to make her talk. He knew she too felt the same way he did but she was too scared to accept her feelings.
No, I don't even want to see your face..!! Why do not you understand Arnav Ji? She said helplessly.
Oh really? Then why don't you take the other route for your home? There is a short cut to your home, why do you follow this route? Arnav questioned him, which startled her. He was saying the truth, she could have taken the different road. She, once even decided to, but her heart did not accede to her decision.
That is none of your bussiness..!! Just go away..!! Khushi screamed making him angry, after all he was the Arnav Singh Raizada and nobody was allowed to talk to him in that way, not even her.
Do not talk to me like that, he warned her. At least I am not scared like you, samjhi tum?
Bahaadur nahi bewakoof hain aap, she chuckled sadly. You do not know the consequences of your madness. Everything will be finished, what will society say? Please leave, if anyone sees us, they will make my life hell but aapko kya faraq padta hai?
Arnav had had enough, he grabbed Khushi and said, Faraq padta hai, faraq padta hai because I love you dammit..!! Arnav said that making Khushi gasp. She was in tears, she had never felt so helpless. Her love, her first love, loved her back but all she could do was stand there and cry. She pushed him and ran away crying leaving a disappointed Arnav behind. Unfortunately, a pair of eyes had witnessed their rendezvous and was seething with anger.
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Himani told everything to her mother who was furious. She had given Khushi everything but what did she do? Betrayed her? You even killed my son and now you are having an affair with that Raizada? She said making Khushi sob. She knew what people talked behind her back, they blamed her for her husband's death. They all believed that Khushi brought bad luck to the Sisodia Mansion but her Mother-in-law never said that. Today even she blamed her. Ambika Devi asked Deepika to take Khushi in her room and she was denied to go out of the home.
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Next day Arnav waited for Khushi but she didn't show up. Arnav thought she had taken the other road. So to meet her, next day, he went to her school not thinking about the society. From there he came to know about her resigning from the school.
I want to meet Khushi, Arnav was once again standing in front of Ambika Devi.
You cannot meet her, she replied.
Who are you to say that? I want to meet Khushi right now..!! Arnav was very angry. Just because some old fashioned people he had to go through so much.
Just go away, or else I will forget that you are Arnav Singh Raizada..!! Ambika Devi warned him making him chuckle, Do not worry about that, I am here to remind you that I am Arnav Singh Raizada. And you cannot even touch me! As soon as he finished he saw Khushi standing upstairs looking at him with teary eyes. He smiled and started walking towards her. Khushi tell them what do you feel about me, about us? Arnav was expecting that Khushi would not deny and accept his proposal but he was left shocked when he heard her next statement,
I don't feel anything about you! There is no 'us' Arnav stood rooted at his place, how could she just deny? He thought
Did you hear that? Ambika Devi, said proudly. Without saying anything further he just left.
That was the last time she had seen him. She used to watch his interviews on TV and read his articles in newspapers. After that day Ambika Devi allowed Khushi to join the school again. Due to her one decision, she got back the trust of her Mother-in-law but had lost her love forever.
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Present
Khushi came out of her thoughts when Deepika asked her to get ready for the school as it was getting late. She went to school and whole day she thought about him. If only she had said yes but it did not matter anymore he would have move on in his life. On her way back home she was thinking about his husky voice, the one she could never forget,
Thinking about me? She stopped on her tracks. She used to hear his voice, but it never seemed so real. She turned around saw him smirking.
Are you for real? She asked innocently making him laugh. Khushi touched his stubble as he stopped laughing. Next moment, she was in his arms sobbing and apologizing for hurting him.
Khushi, its okay. You do not have to be sorry. I got busy due to the opening of my new factory in Australia and I wanted to give sometime to you. But now I am here with you, he tried to calm her down.
Apke jane ke baad hume ehsaas hua ke hume apse kuch kehna tha, Khushi pulled away from the hug and looked at his eyes. Arnav was confused and did not know what she was talking about.
Hum bhi apse I love you dammit, she said blushing making him laugh again. Please take me away from this place, I cannot live without you, she begged.
I will, but before taking to someone.
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Khushi and I want to get married, Arnav stood in Sisodia Mansion with Khushi standing beside him.
What the hell? Himani screamed, how could you do this Khushi Bhabhi? You betrayed us..!! You betrayed my Bhaiyya, Himani was shocked that ASR chose a widow over her, it hurt her ego.
I am here not because I want your permission, Arnav continued ignoring Himani, I am here because I believe that my would-be wife respects you a lot and I cannot afford to hurt your feelings. His words made Khushi wonder, if she was dreaming. How could he love her so much? She thought.
I am afraid that you want to hear her answer once again, Raizada. I believe your memory is very weak, Ambika Devi smirked. Khushi tell him what do you feel, so that we can close this matter quickly. Khushi stood in front of her Mother-in-law and said what she should have said a year ago.
I love him Maa and I cannot live without him, she did not feel any fear, she knew she was wrong according to the society but her heart supported her and that was enough for her. Everyone else standing there were shocked as Khushi continued, I know you would throw me out of this house but I just want to tell you that I have not disrespected you Maa. You will always be my mother but I cannot make this heart understand. My heart loves ArnavJi and it knows no rules. Please forgive me, she said with tears in her eyes.
If you leave this mansion, you will be dead for us, Khushi, Ambika Devi warned Khushi thinking that she would be scared but that did not happen.
And if I leave him, I will die Maa, I will die! After so many years I want to live again. I want to live with Arnav Ji, Khushi loved Ambika Devi and respected her a lot. She was feeling terrible for hurting her but her heart knew how much it yearned for Arnav and his love.
I guess now all your questions have been answered Ambika Devi. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask, Arnav stood there looking into Ambika Devi's eyes. Finally his love had won against all the odds.
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1 year later
Khushi was standing in the balcony wearing Arnav's white shirt. They had spent a passionate night together. Khushi never knew this kind of pleasure existed too, she smiled thinking about his desperation for her.
What are you thinking? Arnav hugged her from behind and nuzzled her neck.
Nothing. Do not do that, your stubble tickles, Arnav smiled at her words but did not leave nuzzling.
I miss them Arnav, even after a year of their marriage Khushi could not forget Sisodias, she still missed them. Even Arnav never asked her to forget them.
Its okay Khushi, I am here for you. Khushi tuned around and said I know, you are always with me! Saying that she tiptoed and pecked his lips before she could withdraw Arnav held her face and did not let her move. They continued kissing till it became extremely necessary to breath.
I love you, Khushi Arnav confessed
I love you too. Khushi got the love of her life by defying the laws. She still felt bad for hurting her in-laws but she did not regret her decision. Arnav and Khushi were together by breaking the rules, rules that still prevail in our society, rules which are even bigger and stronger than Humans.
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I don't know if this concept has been taken or not, but I wanted to write something like this. I am sorry if I have offended anyone by pointing out the issues in the society but believe me I love India, as much as you all do. And I am aware of the issues in our society.
Still, if you want me to take down the OS because of the concept or anything kindly PM me.
Recently, I am crying over the completion of two of my favorite stories, do have a look on them
Blinded in Love by ShikhaKhushi
I have started a new SS, do have a look if you guys interested😳
Love,
Komal🤗
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