I Will Never Let You Down

I will never let you down

Let me be your guide in life

Arnav Singh Raizada is all set to marry his Love tonight, something which few months ago no one thought will happen as ASR just despised the idea of marriage. But love does wonder and ASR is also caught in the web of love. The road to this relation was not so easy as the girl in the matter was herself not ready for this relation but ASR never backs off.

Arnav's dadi did his aarti and applied the tilak on his forehead. Arnav fidgeting with his Sherwani as it was really uncomfortable for him and his siblings was teasing him more when he glared at them and was going to sit inside the decorated car so they can take baraat when his father's phone rang.

All looked as his father's expressions turned into shock and before the phone can slip away from his hands, his brother caught it and same happened with his brother but he composed himself and mumbled slowly something in their mother's ear who slowly looked at him with teary eyes and he felt something is wrong, really wrong and for some reason whatever it is, he didn't even wanted to know.

His mother walked to him with tears in her eyes and cupped his face.

Arnav: What happened mom?

Arnav's mother: I am sorry!

Arnav: What? Why?

Arnav's mother: The marriage is called off! It was bride's mother on phone and she said your bride has ran away and they don't know where she is.

His legs felt heavy and he stumbled back as his back collided with car. His all dreams are shattered, his Love ran away. But why? She was initially against this relation and she has shared her fears with him already and he had proven all her fears wrong. She was also happy with this marriage now, then why? Why now? When they were just few hours away from getting married.

He looked above with his bloodshot eyes to see his family crying and peoples gossiping around. Throwing his turban away angrily, he took the driver seat and drove away fastly, they can't make fun of his family like that, they have to give answers.

-

On Reaching at his destination he looked around, everything was so silent like some storm hit this place. He looked at the heart shaped board hanging all around "Arnav weds Khushi ". He closed his eyes gulping the pain and fisted his palm before marching inside the house.

He looked around as whole house was decorated but engulfed in silence, he frowned. Where is everyone? They must have been here. His eyes fell on a figure sitting on sofa with closed eyes, Khushi's mother.

Arnav: Mrs. Gupta!

Mrs. Gupta opened her eyes and looked at him shocked, she didn't expected that he'll come here.

Mrs. Gupta: Arnav!

Arnav: What the hell is happened here? And where is uncle?

Mrs. Gupta: Wo he went out to search Khushi.

Arnav: But how this all happened? How can your daughter run away like this on the day of marriage.

Mrs. Gupta: What can I say beta? I am already feeling so ashamed that, the **** is connected to our family. That **** made fool of all of us. She was having affair with someone else, now I understand why she was against this marriage initially, she agreed so we don't question her but see now she ran away without caring about our reputation.

Arnav fisted his palms hearing her calling those names to Khushi, this women has sharp tongue he already knew but how can a mother use this language for her daughter.

Arnav (angrily): Where is uncle? Call him! I want him to come police station with me, we're going to file the complaint of Khushi's missing.

Mrs. Gupta (wide eyes): No! That girl has already ruined our reputation, now don't involve police in it.

Arnav: You can stay calm and accept it but I am not going to accept all this **** so easily.

He turned back and walked out angrily, punching his fist on the car, he was going to sit inside when his phone rang.

Arnav: Yes mom! And within seconds his expressions changed.

Arnav: Mom don't cry. I am coming!

Taking his seat, he drove his car speedily, worried.

As soon as he reached he parked his car and looked at the name in front of him "City Hospital " and He almost ran inside.

Arnav: Dad! Mom!

Mrs. Raizada: Arnav!

Arnav: Kya hua dadi Ko? (what happened to grandma?)

Mr. Raizada: She suddenly fainted, so we took her here, Doctor said reason seems she was taking so much tension. I think whatever happened tonight has shocked her.

Arnav: But dad now how's she?

Mr. Raizada: Doctors are doing check up! At the same time doctor came out.

Arnav: Doctor! How is my grandma?

Doctor: She is fine now! But you have to take care of her and try to not give her any type of stress. Her BP was so high, if you wouldn't have brought her here on time, It could have been a heart attack.

They nodded and doctor left.

Mrs. Raizada slumped on the chair behind her and Arnav hugged his father giving him support.

Mr. Raizada: Why she did that? If she wasn't happy, she could have told is before but now see where it all has led. She didn't even think about both the families, her parents, and Arnav! She knew how much he loves her.

Mr. Raizada: Don't know why but my heart is still not ready to accept that Khushi can do this.

Arnav: You're right dad! Even uncle wasn't at home so I could know more about this matter and you know about her mom.

Mrs. Raizada: I don't know what happened, I don't know who's wrong or right, I only knew that because of her today my family, my son is suffering.

Arnav: Mom please! Before coming to any conclusions, we need to know exactly what has happened.

Mr. Raizada nodded and Arnav left to meet the doctor to know about his grandma and when she can go back to home.

-

Arnav was coming back after meeting doctor when he bumped into someone, he was surprised finding her here

Arnav: Payal!

Payal looked at him shocked.

Arnav: What are you doing here? And where is Khushi?

Payal (stammering): I don't know where she is.

Arnav: Really? you want me to believe that? The girl who used to share every little thing with you, telling you're her best friend, didn't told you she is planning to run away on the day of her marriage?

Payal: Look I really don't know and I need to go.

Before She can move away a nurse came there asking about the injections which doctors have asked to bring and

Payal handed him those.

Nurse: And Mr. Gupta is calling you.

Arnav (frowned): Mr. Gupta? What's he doing here? Is he fine? He asked fearing if Khushi's disappearance affected him knowing his attachment with her.

Payal: He is fine. He's here to meet my father as he is not well. Now please I need to go! And before Arnav can ask anymore questions she almost ran away from there.

Mr. Gupta: What took you so long?

Payal: Uncle ASR was here!

Mr. Gupta (shocked): What? Did he?

Payal: No he don't know anything.

Payal looked at the broken man in front of her and her own tears betrayed her. She hugged him sitting beside him, she can't even imagine his pain, no father in the world can bear this pain.

-

"So I was right!"

Both turned to look at the person and was shocked to find Arnav standing there.

Arnav sent his family back home with Dadi, telling him that he'll come later and started looking for Payal as he felt something fishy.

-

Arnav looked at the broken state of Mr. Gupta, he came forward.

Arnav: Papa! He stopped realizing what he is speaking.

Arnav: Sorry can't call you that anymore

Mr. Gupta what happened?

Mr. Gupta: Everything is fine. You should leave Arnav, after Khushi I have nothing left for you.

Arnav: But not before you tell me where is Khushi? And why she did this?

Mr. Gupta: Arnav please go! We can talk later and please don't create any scene here.

Arnav: I wouldn't! And who's here? And don't lie, I know it's not Payal's father. I have already checked, he is out of town.

He started walking towards the door to see who is in there, when Mr. Gupta shouted, holding him back.

Mr. Gupta: Stop! She don't want you to know. She don't want you to see her like this. Arnav looked confused as Mr. Gupta fell back on his chair crying.

Mr. Gupta: She is inside. My Khushi is inside, fighting again with the ugly face of life.

Arnav stumbled back in shock, Khushi is here. He don't know what to feel, Relief that Khushi didn't ran away when he remembered "She don't want to meet you" he felt angry.

Mr. Gupta: My daughter can never do something like she is being accused but I am helpless to make this excuse.

Arnav: Why?

As Mr. Gupta and Payal told him everything he slumped down on the floor, shocked unable to take it.

-

Arnav stepped inside the room with wobbling steps ignoring the nurse asking him to wear mask before going near her. He stopped near her bed and tears made their way from his eyes.

His first Love, his innocent Khushi lay there with many scratches, a bandage on her head. Covered with white sheet, eyes closed and painful expressions on her face.

He caressed her face with his hands shivering, and dropped kiss on her head.

He cried as he thought what have happened with her.

Flashback

Khushi was happily roaming around her room as her best friend Payal teased her with Arnav's name. She was initially against this relation because of their difference in status and also she feared. Her life is not what it's looked like, her mother died when she was six, due to her dadi's pressure, her father married again after two years so she could get mother's love but no one would have expected that the same lady who came as her mother would become the nightmare of her life.

Initially she acted sweet and lovely but after her grandmother's death, she started showing her real colors. Her father used to stay out for work, and her mother used to treat her just like a servant. After sometime she gave birth to a baby boy, and she was completely ignored, the only love she used to get was from her father.

One day when her father got to know about the real colors of her step mom, he tried to make her understand but seeing no change in her behavior he took especial care of Khushi. He tried his best that Khushi stays away from home on the pretext of studies.

But whatever time she used to spend at home was no less than a hell for her, still she never let her father know and always welcomed him with smile.

But everything changed the day, Arnav Singh Raizada's eyes has fallen on her. He was a chief guest in fashion show of college and she was also showing her creation. She not only won the praises and show but ASR's heart also. He was completely smitten by her and once he accepted this, he didn't took time to approach her but initially she always ignored him thinking he's just another rich brat infatuated to her. Also, the difference in their status also made her worried and she was already messed up so she tried her best to avoid this relation but with time she realized unlike other mens Arnav's eyes held true love and respect for her not lust.

Though ASR felt angry but didn't back off and it worked Khushi finally gave in. After knowing how much she loves her father, Arnav has instantly approached her father with his family, so Khushi don't feel uncomfortable around him.

Their marriage got fixed and Raizada family accepted Khushi with open heart, Arnav has first time seen her laughing so freely with her heart when she is with his family but the pain in her was not unnoticed by him. when he confronted her, she has finally let out all the pain telling him about her passed mother and step mom. Arnav has felt immense anger and disgust for the lady but stayed quiet for Khushi.

After that day Arnav was a constant support for Khushi, a friend, a guide and a possessive Lover.

Their marriage date was nearing, Mrs. Gupta was jealous but she can't do anything except watching it happen but no one knew the storm coming to them.

On the day of marriage when Payal left so that she can return in evening, Ronit one of Arnav's friend came to drop Khushi's step mother as she met him on the way. Khushi never liked Ronit his stare always used to make her uncomfortable but she never shared it with anyone thinking it's not necessary, she didn't knew what folly she is doing by not telling Arnav about it.

That day Khushi was alone at home as her father left to marriage venue to check the arrangements and payal also left. Mrs. Gupta asked Ronit to sit and called Khushi to serve him tea. She left midway as one of the neighbor called her leaving Khushi alone.

Khushi after serving him tea left to her room and Ronit followed her evily. He was forcing her and Khushi was somehow running from his clutches and closed herself in another room. Ronit fearing if anyone will come to know about it set fire in the room through little space of the window. He left from there before anyone could come there after locking the door from outside. Khushi cried and shouted for the help but before neighbors reached there to help her, the damage was done. They somehow managed to pull her out from the room and cool down the fire but Khushi's body was almost burned , ladies covered her in blankets and she was instantly taken to hospital.

Doctors has instantly started with operation looking at the seriousness of case and told that she is not only burned but was molested before that also. Mr. Gupta felt his world crashing down, before taking Khushi for another operation they let family meet her. A half conscious has confirmed that was molested by none other than Ronit but she also told that she don't wish Arnav to know about this , she don't want him face any humiliation because of her. He have a big name in society and now she is ruined both physically and mentally. She have nothing to give him , the beauty he fell in love with is now ruined, she told them to make any excuse for Arnav to hate her.

If her father has tried to make her understand, Mrs. Gupta just ruined everything more. Calling her

"Bit*h"

"Sl*t"

"Bad omen"

And with many other names, It broke her more if even possible and she has cried to not let anyone know what has actually happened with her. Her step mom called saying she has ran away when actually was fighting for her life in operation theatre.

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Khushi's scrunched her eyes as she felt the drops of tears on her face and slowly opened them. Firstly she frowned looking at crying Arnav but as reality dawned upon her, her eyes widened in shock. She squirmed helplessly so he remove his hand from her face but it didn't worked.

Arnav: Stop it! He warned her. His eyes red in anger and Khushi turned her face away to hide her tears but futile.

Arnav: Never! Never try to run away from me.

Khushi: Why are you here? Who told you?

Arnav: I am not answering any of these stupid questions. Just know one thing I am here with you. You want it or not. I am not leaving my wife alone when she needs me the most.

Khushi: We're still not married. And I have nothing to give you anymore except pain. I am just a burden on everyone but now I don't want to become one for you. Please leave me alone.

Arnav; For me you're mine already. I don't believe in any rituals, I have accepted you as my wife long ago in my heart and that is more important for me then any damn ritual to bind us.

Khushi: Why don't you understand? I am ruined, I don't want you and your family to face any humiliation because of me. They have given me love which I never got , I can't see them in pain, that too because of me.

Arnav: They consider you as their family and we don't leave our family alone when they need us.

Khushi(helpless): please understand Arnav ji you'll get more beautiful girls then me, I am ruined except my face , my whole body, she stopped gulping painfully. At least remove these and look at me.

Arnav: You are right I can get more beautiful girl but you know I could have got them before you also but it's not only the outer beauty which attracted me to you but the innocence with this beauty. The beauty of your heart made me fall for you. I can get more beautiful face then you but not you. You're still beautiful for me.

Khushi: I am ruined Arnav ji, I myself don't know what to do, what to feel anymore. This society wouldn't accept me easily now. I am better as dead.

"Khushi" he almost screamed.

Wake up, stand up

For everything you want

Let's go, let's live

What are your dreams, what do you wish? Arnav(composing himself): You remember you once told me I am your world now? Then Khushi look into my eyes and tell what do you see? There's no shame , no doubt. I Love you Khushi and will always do. Let me heal you baby.

Arnav: I know whatever has happened it's difficult for you but let me guide you then. I promise I will never let you feel lost, I will give you so much Love that you'll forget every pain.

Don't think about society Khushi they have something to say in every situation. Just forget everything and whenever you feel lost just look into my eyes, You'll forget everything except how much I Love you.

So open up your eyes

And see, what could be

The world is there for us, for us

Khushi: Arnav ji!

Arnav: shhh he looked beside and holding the scissor in hand he cut his finger little.

Arnav: Khushi please give me a chance to heal your very pain, every scar. Let me guide you in any difficult phase as a friend, as a husband, as a guide. " Let me guide you throughout the life" with that he filled her maang with his blood.

Khushi closed her eyes as tears rolled down from her eyes.

Khushi: You sure?

Arnav: Like never before! I know I'll never regret this. I just want to be with my love and my love is not so small that I'll leave the girl I love just because some **** made her body a target of his lust or because she's not beautiful with her appearance for the world anymore. For me she's the most beautiful in the world, because her heart is beautiful. I will keep trying to heal your every pain and scar and guide you towards a happy life with me. Please Khushi "let me be your guide in life and become one for me."

I am also not perfect, we both need to guide each other throughout the life.

Forever, we will be together

To love for life

Let all go, let me lead

To be free

Let me be

Your eyes forever mine

Let me be

Your guide through this life

Khushi finally nodded crying and smiling at the same time and Arnav hugged her taking care to not hurt her.

Ronit was given a punishment which he could have never thought in his worst nightmares to mess with ASR's Love. Mr. Gupta and Payal was happy for them and Raizada family also stood beside Khushi in this difficult face accepting her with open arms.

Arnav arranged the the best surgeons of India to treat Khushi and completed every formality as her husband. He took her straight to RM as he don't want Mrs. Gupta anywhere near Khushi and Mr. Gupta agreed. They're still not officially married but for them and their family they are.

You'll never know for sure

All the pain, all the lies

I'll take them away from you

Arnav was helping Khushi to smile again, he use to sit beside her almost all day , only attending office if necessary. Takes her for evening walk so she starts walking little as she felt even difficult to stand on her legs. He is soon taking her abroad for better treatment, the surgeons are positive about the surgery, they're sure almost signs of her skin burning can be healed. So Arnav is taking Khushi with him, and payal is also joining him, He sleeps on couch to take care of her not on bed, he never try to impose any right on her. He know she needs a female guidance all the time for now, so payal will be there to help her.

It's up to you

So open up your eyes

And see, what could be

The world is there for us, there for us The surgery is going on , Khushi's regular doctor back in India has also joined them here as he knows everything about the case. As soon as doctor came out Arnav started asking questions.

Doctor: The surgery was successful, her scars of burning will be gone with time but few will be still there as surgery is treatment not some miracle. Now our work is done but yours has started you have to make sure the responsibility you're taking you'll complete it with care. Now she'll need you in her every step , you have to make her feel when even she's insecure about herself.

Arnav: don't worry doctor I'll do it. Thanks for your guidance, you came here all the way from India for us.

Doctor: I have dealt with many cases where even the family of victim leaves her alone to die in cases like that but this is first time I have found someone who is not ready to accept that girl in his life but also wants to heal her every pain. Good luck Mr. Raizada!

Arnav: Thank you.

It's been a month they have returned back to India, Arnav takes cares of her routine, from morning to night. Making her tea in morning, selecting her clothes, after nurse get done heping her in bath and dressing her wounds, he makes her hair, recites story to divert her mind and almost every night they watch a movie together.

Your eyes forever mine

Let me be

Your guide through this life

I will never let you down

Let you down

Love was blooming and Arnav was trying to heal her every pain and fill her life with the colors of happiness and Love and they are getting married again officially tonight but Arnav didn't missed his routine even today. Khushi is slowly recovering with his Love and care, she still fears for future but Arnav always manage to handle her.

Mr. Gupta was the happiest today, his daughter is finally getting what she deserves, in spite of all the darkness a prince has managed to guide his daughter towards Light, to a new Life. As the pheres was going on Khushi again stumbled in her steps, few guests laughed but before Khushi could feel more low, Arnav held her hand and guided her and phere got done, elders blessed them wishing no more pain in their life, though Mrs. Gupta was jealous of Khushi's fate but also happy that she don't have to bear this burden of a ruined girl.

Payal and Anjali brought Khushi to Arnav's room, Khushi shivered looking at the decorations for suhagraat which was noticed by payal, she squeezed her hand understanding her fears and giving her a assuring smile left from there with Anjali.

When Arnav entered inside he found Khushi lost and sitting on the edge of bed, he sighed and sat beside her.

Arnav: Where is Mrs. Raizada lost?

Khushi: Nothing Arnav ji. She looked at the bed with unsure eyes which was noticed by Arnav.

Arnav: Khushi don't be scared. We're married that doesn't mean you're compelled to do this. I know after going through that ugly phase you need a lot of time and I'll wait even if it's for lifetime. For me it is enough that you're with me.

Arnav: Just don't shut yourself from me Khushi, ever. I want to stay beside you always, heal your pain and guide you through every phase of life.

Khushi(sobbing): I trust you Arnav ji! I know how much you love me, you can never hurt me but I don't want you to regret your decision when you see those ugly marks on my body. I wouldn't be able to see disgust in your eyes which always held love for me.

Arnav: shhh... He hugged her and she cried in his arms letting him know her fears.

Arnav: I love you Khushi, I have told you. For me everything related to you is beautiful even those marks are beautiful for me because they belongs to you.

Khushi: I don't know! I don't know anything, I don't understand anything anymore in my life.

Arnav: Then let me be your guide. Let me be your guide in life. Let me show how beautiful it is, let me fill it with brightness and Love.

Forever, we will be together

To love for life

Let all go, let me lead

To be free

Khushi nodded and Arnav kissed her teary eyes before capturing her lips. They made love that night and as Arnav said he really made her feel the most beautiful girl, she forgot everything and Arnav kept guiding her with his love in life.

Everyone has fears. Everyone is not perfect, many peoples are there in world who loose their will to Live because of some unfortunate events, they just need someone to guide them , to pull them from the darkness to light, to a new life.

The End.

This OS was inspired from my own FF Depth of True Love. Where all my readers love Arnav a lot.