FF: Bruised Hearts; Chpt 27 Pg. 98 (NEW UPDATE) - Page 5

Delhi Next Day at Shantivan

Khushi steps out of her black Audi A5 she rented for her stay in Delhi. She is appropriately attired in a cap-sleeved, V-cut, red and black silk floral dress by Christian Dior. She paired the dress with black leggings, black Louboutin booties, and red Lady Dior bag. Looking like she just stepped right out of a magazine, her considerably shorter but stylish hair is slightly pulled back to reveal her only piece of jewelry: diamond tassel earrings. Khushi is dressed to kill for her encounter with the Rakshas!

Taking a deep breath to prepare herself for the battle ahead, she rings the doorbell. HP opens the door.

HP (shocked): Khushi bitiyayou?

Khushi (entering Shantivan): Hari Prakashjihow are you?

HP (in tears now): I am fine now bitiya We've all missed you, especially Naniji.

Naniji (speaking from the family room): Hari Prakashwho's at the door?

Khushi follows HP to the family room.

HP (excited): Nanijiour bitiya has returned.

Naniji, Mamiji, Anjali, Dadi and Shyam stand up on seeing Khushi. They are beyond shocked to see her after such a long time.

Shyam looks on with renewed lust in his eyes. AhhKhushijiyou've returned. I am always available for you, to comfort you.

Dadi looks on with anger and disgust. How dare she return back?!?

Naniji (tears in her eyes): Khushi Khushi Bitiya? Is itreally you?

Khushi now also in tears, moves forward to take Naniji's blessings. But Naniji just pulls her into a tight hug, crying her heart out that she is seeing her granddaughter after 5 long years.

Naniji (pulls out of the hug and cups Khushi's face): Khushi bitiyais it really you? I just can't believe my eyes! Where have you been all these years? Why did you punish us for Chote's mistake? Do you know how much I missed you? How worried I was about you?!? We DIDN'T know what happened to you? Why did you disappear just like that bitiya?

Khushi gets ready to respond but, to her surprise, Mamiji pulls her into a bear hug.

Mamiji (after a few seconds pulls out of the hug): Hello hi bye bye! Phati Sariyou made me cries. Makeupwa fixwa karne paregi.

Khushi (laughs): MamijiI missed you!

She looks at the other occupants in the room. Khushi looks at Anjali and she opens her mouth to call out to her Di. But Anjali ignores Khushi, grabs Shyam and pulls him out with her.

Dadi(scornful): What are you doing here?!? We don't need a shameless hussy like you in our presence!

Naniji: Sumi!

Dadi: Deviyani I am only speaking the truth. She and her maasi are just the same. They like to trap married men!

Khushi (angry): Mrs. Malik. I am sorry that my presence is disturbing you. Don't worryI am not here to stay. I have my own life now. And please do NOT ever speak of my Amma in those terms again.

Dadi (beyond angry): Besharam ladki (stomps out of the room)!

Khushi (to Naniji): NanijiI am sorry

Naniji: No problembetiya.

Khushi: No Nanijiplease let me say itI am sorry that I left without informing anyone. I am sorry for hurting you. You are my Nani and NOTHING will change that. (Holding her ears) Please forgive me?

Naniji: Betiyahow can I forgive you when there's nothing to forgive? You didn't do anything wrong. I understand what was your situation(sadly) What Chote did in angerI should be saying sorry to you.

Khushi: No Nanijiplease. You're not responsible for his actions.

Mamiji: Hello hi bye bye! No sorries phor me Phati Sari?

Khushi (holding her ears again): Sorry Mamiji!

Mamiji: HmmmI phorgives yous (looking at Khushi's attire) only if yous takes me isshopping!

Khushi (laughs): Done Mamiji!

Mamiji: Phati Sariyous needs to callwa Khoon Badi Tang choon! She cried kitna bigs bigs asoos! She waj cho chads! No wantz to isshtay in dhis mansionwa with Arnav bitwa. Arnav bitwa needed someonez in Aimerica, cho meri Akash bitwa tooks hers. You calls dem okes?

Khushi: MamijiI miss Jiji and Jijaji too. I will skype with them as soon as possible. Amma gave me their phone number. Mamiji where's that Laa..

Just as Khushi thinks to ask where's Arnav, so she can get the divorce papers signed, he comes down the stairs.

Arnav (speaking into Bluetooth): Aman! Send me the files now dammit!

Think of the devil and he appears!

In Mumbai RK Mansion

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Madhu saunters in RK mansion, her high heeled, thigh high Chanel boots rhythmically clicking on the stone cold marble floor. She is the height of fashion in her military inspired, navy blue Chanel jacket, mini gold tweed skirt and metallic gold Chanel bag in one hand and a black, leather briefcase in another. With light make up on and minimal jewelry, she is ready to do battle with the Superstar!

What doesn't kill you makes you a fighter.

Madhu walks past the guards to gain entry to the house. But alas, the guards stop her. They are relatively new, so they don't know Madhu.

Footsteps even lighter.

Guard 1: Ma'am. You can't just go in.

Madhu (sizes him up and slightly raises her brow): Ohhdon't worry. Your Chief will want to see me.

Guard 2: Ma'am. We need to inform Chief who you are.

Stand a little taller.

Madhu: Tell your Chief that his Former Mistress is here to settle account.

The guards just look at each confused. Instinctively they knew that the lady is someone important and they didn't want to mess with her. Neither did they want to delve in their Chief's personal business.

Guard 1: Ma'am. We didn't see you.

They step aside to let Madhu in.

Guard 2: Ma'am. We didn't let you in either.

Madhu smiles at the duo. Gaining entrance was a piece of cake. She found out before hand that RK is home. Confidently she walks up the stairs to their, ooopps! Correction. To his room. Without knocking she enters the lion den. Battle starts now!

You think you've got the best of me.

Madhu: Hello RK.

RK who was practicing his lines, turns around to see Madhu. His heart and soul is once again whole.

RK (in shock): BiMadhu?

Think you've had enough the last laugh.

Madhu: Don't you meanMadhu-balaAahaan?

RK (recovering his equilibrium): AahaanI see the Sherni is back.

Think you'd left me broken down.

Madhu: I've come to set us both free. I am surprised you didn't take these steps yourself. (Opens up the black briefcase showing the money) Remember our contract? I pay you back 40 lacs and then I'll be free of you. Wellhere I am with the 40 lacs. And

RK: Aahaangood of you to remind me but you're already free.

Think that I'd come running back.

Madhu: Ohh but (voice dripping with acid) sweetheart I want to be completely, utterly and undeniably free of you. Can't have that contract held over my head. Ohh nononoI am paying you back Mr. Rishab Kundra. With interest. (Leaves the brief case on the table).

RK: My interest was never in the money. 40 lacs is chump change for SuperstarRK.

Baby, you don't know me, 'cause you're dead wrong.

Madhu: Ohhhbut RKI must insist on returning the Bride Price. I meanafter all you did buy me for 40 lacs. You've returned me 5 years ago, but didn't get your money back. That doesn't seem fair. I insistthat you take the money and free us both.

RK: I am surprised to see you so blas about it. Where did that RK please don't leave me, girl go?

Thanks to you I got a new thing started.

Madhu: I grew up. You should try it too.

RK (checks Madhu out from head to toe): YesI see Niceoutfit.

Thanks to you I am not the broken-hearted.

Madhu: You meanfor a chawl girl? I am sure you're wondering how can a GIRL like me get so much money and is wearing designer clothes? (Musing) Hmmmturning myself into a mistress for another rich a**hole must be running through your mind. After allI was once a mistressso why not again, right?

RK (shouts in anger): What the hell?!? You were not my mistress?!? You wereARE still my wife? And I DID NOT think that you wh**ed yourself out for money!

Thanks to you I am finally thinking about me.

Madhu: Oh mytouchytouchy! Not that it's any of you business, I am a lawyer. And a damn good one too. Hmmthat reminds me (takes out divorce papers from her purse) you need to sign the divorce papers. Then you'll be free.

RK looks at the divorce paper, his heart squeezes in pain. He doesn't want to sign those damn papers! He takes the divorce decree from Madhu's hands and throws it on the bed. Then he pulls her into his arms. Madhu squirms to be free, but his hold on her is too strong.

RK (shakes her a bit and replies back in anger): I am NOT signing those papers.

You know in the end the day you left is just my beginning.

Madhu: Aahaan. You must be thinking that I am asking you to sign the divorce papers and as a settlement sign over half of your wealth. Don't worryI don't want a DAMN THING from you. But you can let your lawyer look it over and then sign it. Then our marriageexcuse meI mean our adhuri, chaar phere waali, fake marriage will be over. Poof!

RK (shakes her again and yells): I am NOT signing those damn papers!!!

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Stand a little taller.

Madhu: Come on Mr. Rishab Kundrayou've already exacted your revenge. Now YOU have no need for me and this marriage. And you did make things clear that you are NOT interested in my physically. So what's the problem? Just sign it!

RK pulls her closer, brings his mouth on top of hers and lightly brushes Madhu's lips. She freezes up at his action.

RK (whispers): Soyou're telling memy kisses no longer affect you?

Madhu (shaky voice): NoNoNoit doesn't andwhydo you care?

RK brushes his lips over Madhu's over and over again in soft butterfly kisses. Madhu moans and pulls RK's head down to deepen the kiss. She opens her mouth and gives entry to his tongue. They can't get enough of each other. They are devouring each other as if to make up for the years they've missed. RK's hands goes to her jacket to take it off. Out of nowhere, Madhu remembers his venomous words at the mandap. It was all fake. It was all for revenge. Angry at herself and at RK, she breaks off the kiss and pushes RK away.

You didn't think I'd come back.

Madhu (in an angry whisper): How dare you?!?

RK (shrugs his shoulder): Whether you like it or notyou still love me and you still want me. Don't deny it baby.

I'd come back swinging.

You tried to break me, but you see

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Fueled by red hot anger at his unfeeling words, she raises her hand and smacks RK right across his right cheeks.

Madhu (furiously): Go ahead! Take your revenge for that slap!