This series was completed with the last update.But,I'm so touched by all your kind words that I guess one special part to Banta Hai.
This Special Part dedicated to all of you lovely people.Thank You So Much,I can never express in words what it means to me.
This is long,no this is very very long.Read it with grace of time.I tried and like really tried to make this special part only about Anjali and her journey ahead but I couldn't.Give it to ARSHI for spoiling me like that.
Having said that,I seriously enjoyed writing about Anjali's love story.She deserved her forever too right.😳
FINALE
Seeing Anjali has an strong independent woman,Naniji felt a huge burden being lifted from her heart.Though Arnav has been younger,it has been Anjali she has always been worried about.Their parents deeds has affected both the children gravely.
Arnav has channelized all his energy to achieving his goals while Anjali has preferred to surround herself with a mist.But like they say every dark night has a new dawn.The sun has risen in Anjali's life too,though a little late but it indeed has.
The Raizada family was whole again.With Anjali homecoming,there was an added zeal to the house.From the youngest to the eldest everyone was elated.Arnav felt proud of her Di,each time he heard her narrate about her experiences in Mumbai and all the struggle she was went through to reach where she was today.
The little wonders got the most loving Bua in her form.They took to her instantly and Anjali could have not asked for a better welcome.She has turned the room adjacent to Arnav and Khushi's into kids room singlehandedly picking up everything along with designing the room leaving both Arnav and Khushi overwhelmed by her gesture which she has shrugged it off saying that being their Bua she has full right to spoil them.
AR designs needed renovation and so did Khushis's catering services.Her business has grown susbstantially over these years and the and simplicity of the food and hospitality provided added its own unique touch to it.With the earnest quest of being able to spend more time together along with the needing the satisfaction of her being comfortable to the realms of business,he has had an extension built from which she operated.
After the birth of Arjun and Amaira,Khushi had taken a well deserved break and he himself has started delegating more of his work.He went to office late and came early or worked from home along with supervising Khushi's work too.Noone would understand the feeling of contentness that comes alive except those who goes through the same emotion of being parents.
There wasn't a joy bigger than seeing your child's smile and Arjun and Amaira has filled their life with blissfull happiness.The devastating of losing their respective parents at such a young age added to their preservance for their kids.They didn't want to miss a single moment of their life comw what may.and here they were both of them under the scrutining gaze of their families who eagerly awaited their answer.
Arnav and Khushi looked at each other and then at Arjun and Amaira who were completely engrossed in playing with their cousins.It was the joint scheming by Nani,Payal,Aakash,Nk and Mamiji that they were sitting here in the living room under their scrutinizing gaze as they eagerly awaited their reaction.
They all had come up with the plan to surprise them by gifting them tickets for a week long vacation in Kashmir as they wanted both of them to have some time off and spend some quality time with each other and before they could even voice out their concern of not leaving their children alone,their family has warded their concern off by putting their best foot forward and asking them "Don't they have confidence in them to look after Arjun and Amaira?".
There wasn't any option left except to relent to their wishes but only after reaching a mid ground of going for 3 days instead of a whole week.With a heavy heart,Arnav and Khushi have crossed the threshold of their home.Looking at their kids,happily waving them off,not having a faintest idea that they wont be able to see them for 3 long days,their heart grew heavier by every second.
The car halted to the first signal and it was the single flash of the moment,Arnav and Khushi looked at each other.Nothing was said as their eyes did all the talking,taking in the turmoil of the other and instantly the car was reversed in the reverse direction.
Spriting towards the house,they have held them in their loving embrace oblivious to the shock faces of their family.It was only after some good minutes that they announced the cancellation of their trip.
Priorties changes after becoming parents and they were Arnav and Khushi,if their possessiveness and protectiveness had always been so high regarding their other half,then how it could be any less for their children.What followed was a 15 days long vacation for them in Disneyland where Arnav and Khushi had the time of their life reliving their childhood with their children.
Anjali Raizada was a nerveball as she sat it in the waiting are of AR Designs with the other designers awaiting the result.AR and the sister company which was Khushi's catering services were in for renovation.She has been elated when Arnav has broke the news to her somedays back and she has expressed her desire to do the desgining for them,Only on the condition that she will go through the same selection procedure as the other designers.And now she was here awaiting the decision.
She was at peace with herself,moving out of RM and her whole journey from then to being here today has been self-fulfilling.She was an independent woman,had a steady career and had finally made some amends for her past doings If not all.Her name was called before she could devel deeper into her thoughts.
She entered the boardroom and saw Arnav,no she corrected herself ASR sitting in his chair comfortably for all the reasons,she knew her brother will always be square and fair in her decision.Aman was there and another person whose face was not yet visible to her.She took her seat and Arnav signalled Aman to announce the results.
Her heart did a jingle dance when Aman announced that she had indeed been chosen.Working for AR was like a dream come true for her.Special because she will finally be working for the company,he brother has created commuting the enriching experience of bagging her first big achievement as a freelance designer.
It was only after she heard Arnav calling her name that she realised,it was not all.She was going to do redesign AR but not alone.It was going to be a joint endeavour between her and Kapoor Design Studio.The name did it,ofcourse who hadn't heard about KDS,the way it was addressed in her designing school.
She had been so motivated studying about the whole journey of its development that she had wanted to and had even went on bagging her internship there,only to decline it in the end.The reason was the studio was sitiuated in Delhi and nomatter how much she wanted it,she couldn't go against the promise she has made to herself.
Aditya Kapoor,she heard his voice and almost smacked her forehead realising someone was awaiting her reaction.She stood up and her eyes met his,finally seeing the man behind the name KDS.The moment that embarked the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
AFTER 9 MONTHS
She was angry,angry as she never been in her whole life.She wanted to bang her head in the wall or she wished someone could splash a bucket of cold water over her,maybe that would cool her off.The nerve of that man,she muttered words under her breaths while pacing her room to and forth.
Exhausted,she slumped on her bed and opening the side drawer,she picked up the photo in her hands.She moved her fingers on it ,remembering the day Aditya has gifted her this.It had been her birthday and he has presented her with it.It was a picture of them,holding hands staring into each other eyes with an unknown emotion.
The photographer had clicked it without letting them know on the day,AR had thrown an honorary party in regard to their fabulous work.But there was something very endearing about the picture that she has kept it close to her,often seeing it with a strange longing.
Her anger resurfaced and she instantly put the frame down.Why did he have to jeopardise their bond,Anjali grimaced.It was the third birthday party of Arjun and Amaira and he has been invited for obvious reasons.Arnav and Aditya shared a bond of mutual respect and his timely visits to RM had earned him a soft spot in everyone's heart.
Well,he was like that infectious,Anjali thought not realising when the anger flew out of the window and a fond smile played on her lips as her thoughts flew on their own about the person that was on her mind 24*7.
Aditya Kapoor,owner of one of the most successful design studios in the country.But,underneath a simple man with a golden heart.An aspect of him,she knew only few people were aware of.She hadn't even realised when her formal partnership with him has bloomed into a beautiful bond.
Since,she was still new in freelance designing,it was obvious that they would operate from his studio only.Anjali has felt an instant connection with the place,the moment she has put her first step in his office.The place has held an aura,a feeling of comfort and Anjali has known that she could work here all day and not feel tired for a single second.
Slowly they have formed a companionship working together and he has done everything he could to make her comfortable.She has been given her own space to work in and he never interfered in her work.
The more time she spent with him,the more she got to know him as a person.His gesture spoke for him,the man never did a thing to impress anyone.He lived his life on his own conditions.If he didn't believe in anything,he didn't do it and she has witnessed the first sight of it months back.
CONTINUED BELOW
He was offered redesigning a shopping complex and the amount of money was huge.But,he has blatantly refused and that was the first time,she has talked to him about something that wasn't related to work,asking him about the reason for refusing such an offer.
Aditya has just smiled and told her that life was not all about money.He had some morals and he would never compromise with them.The builder was constructing the mall on the place that was originally slated for an old age home.Surely,he couldn't do anything about that but atleast he could stay true to his beliefs.
And Anjali Raizada for the first time has found herself looking up at a man other than her brother.Her father has long lost that place in her eyes and Shyam,he wasn't even worth mentioning in her life anymore.
His actions spoke for him,his quest for the safety of women working in his company,the way he looked after the wellbeing of his employees,how he held no air around himself inspite of being so successful.
She could still vividly remember the day that has been the beginning of their friendship.She had gone to DeviMaiyya's temple and had been shocked out of her wits seeing him there.Dressed in Kurta Pajama,he was holding an elderly's hand and escorting her through the stairs when he has seen her.
If Anjali has expected him to appear apprehensive of being found in temple,then she had been surprised.Because certainly,Mr Aditya Kapoor had no such qualms.He has introduced her to his mother and they have stuck a chord instantly.
The moment his mother has kept her hand on her head,Anjali hadn't been able to control the tears from flowing experiencing the motherly warmth after years.That was also the first time he had dropped her home as her car had encountered trouble.
Surpringly,he hadn't asked her why she had cried in the temple,much to her relief.She has found they shared common interests in music and that has paved ways to their conversation.She hadn't even realised where time has elapsed and she had reach her home.All she has known,that it was after a very long time she has smiled whole heartedly.
How that one drive has grown into him being the closest person she ever had as a friend,she didn't know.Neither Anjali could pinpoint a single moment from when Aditya has become Adi for her.
Maybe it was over the shared cup of teas,Anjali shuffled a laugh remembering his face when she has told him that she found coffee too bitter for her taste.Or it was during all the long sessions they worked together.The way their hands used to touch accidently sending shivers down her spine.
Those months in his company has passed like a whirlwind and Anjali has found herself disheartened when their work in AR has got finished.But much to her happiness,they have kept meeting almost every single day,sometimes for lunch or sometimes on needing each other's advice.
That has been another major aspect of his character which Anjali has immensely grown fond of.Inspite of being a pro at his work,he never shied away from taking her suggestions.All the while during their collaboration,he has not for once treated her as an ametuer,rather he has always motivated her and he had grown to become an inspiration.
There wasn't anything in this world,she couldn't talk to him about.She has found a companion,a confidante and a friend that she never had in her life.
When she asked him about why he was still single,he has laughed it off saying he was too old for that before revealing her that he never had the time for a relationship. He has then told her about tragic untimely death of his father and his journey since then.Besides,he believed that love was not something you could find,love was something that finds you.
Her heart has secretly rejoiced in the fact the she was the one with whom he has shared his innermost feelings and as time has passed,Anjali has found herself sharing her life experiences with him too.And to be honest,Anjali has been immensely lighthearted of finally being able to share her thoughts with someone.
The more time she spent with him,the more she found her respect grew for him as person.It was like they were tied by an unknown thread.How he never once asked any question about Shyam when she has revealed her past to him though she hadnt missed th tightening of his jaw or the way his muscles has flared when he has come to be aware of his deeds.
Aditya was like a flowing river to her agonised heart.His most endearing quality was how he always treated her as his equal.It was like he never noticed her limp,he wasn't the man who liked to show their superiority in any manner.Instead,of walking ahead of her,he always slow downed his steps to match hers.
He cared for her,how could she forget his calls in every half an hour when she has been down with fever and he has been out of the city.He made her feel needed and wanted.He made her feel beautiful,the way he looked at her with that deep intense stare was enough to melt her insides.
His presence made her feel secured,not in the way that was intimidating but in the warm way that makes your heart soar with contentment that there is someone who is always looking out for you.She has been content with what they had,blatantly ignoring all the screamings of her heart that longed for more.
But,NO.Mr Aditya Kapoor had to do ruin it.Tears pooled in her eyes as the images of what happened earlier in the evening flashed back to her.After the cake cutting ceremony astonishing everyone,he has held her hand leading to the center.
The ambience has grown dark and a spotlight has landed on them.She hadn't had a clue of what was happening when a song was played in the background.
"Kehta Hai Khuda Ne Is Jahaan Mein Sabhi Ke Liye,
Kisi Na Kisi Ko Banaya Har Kisi Ke Liye,
Tera Milna Hai Us Rab Ka Ishara,
Maano Ki Mujhko Banaya Tere Jaise Hi Kisi Ke Liye,
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta,
Kuch Toh Hai Tujhse Raabta,
Kaise Hum Jaane Humein Kya Paata,
Kuch To Hai Tujhse Raabta,
Tu Humsafar Hai ,Phir Kya Fikar Hai,
Jeene Ki Wajah Yahi Hai Marna Isi Ke Liye"
Words has left her longback and Aditya was not a man who would go down on his knees and do all those stuff that was showed in movies.She knew him better than that.Though,it didn't change what he has done Aditya Kapoor has confessed his love for her not only in front of her entire family but an whole gameut of people.
After the song has ended,he has done the most unexpected thing ever.He has placed a giftbox in her hand which held a nameplate that read "AASHIYAAN" and the next song was played in the background.
"Itni Si Hasi,Itni Si Khushi,
Itna Sa Tukda Chaand Kaa,
Khwaboin Ke Tinko Se Chal Banayein
Aashiyaan"
Music has broken the ice between them and he has confessed her love and proposed marriage to her through it only without even voicing a word.The lights has come on then and she has remain rooted to her spot.
He hasn't cared about the presence of people and nomatter how much she has adored the way he understood her like no one else,she has wanted to hit him for knowing her every reaction.He has hugged her tight whispering in her ears that he knew she needed time and he will wait for her even if it meant the whole lifetime and has left ,the name plate still intact in her hands.
"AASHIYAAN".He has taken her to the home that was still in construction sometime back and Anjali has found herself falling in love with the place even then.There was nothing like hidden veils between them and so he had told her that he was building this house for his family,for his kids if he ever had and that he wanted to name it "AASHIYAAN".
His proposal hasn't even grasped in when Arnav has told her that they all have planned it together.Aditya has already talked to them and he already had the elders blessings and their wishes.But Arnav has also told her that it was her life and whatever decision she took,her family was always with her.
That was the biggest question."Was She Ready".She wasn't even averse to her betraying heart who has long back started echoing his name.Her concern for his well being,the way they both have become part of each other's life,the blissful feeling of feeling belonged that only he could evoke in her.
She has been disguising it under various names but the truth was that she has indeed fallen in love,truly,madly,deeply and irrevocably in love with the man named Aditya Kapoor.
Being and accepting she was in love was something else and taking the plunge and getting married again was an entirely different arena.Though she knew the way she felt for Aditya was actually what true love was.Love empowers and she has only bloomed in his love.
Her marriage that has broken first had been an arrange alliance and with Shyam it had never been love,she had been sure of it long back.He was a chapter in her life that she would rather not remember only and she could vouch for her life that her past didn't made any difference to Aditya.
Her Adi was much above all these,the resistance existed in her.Knowing her head would burst if she kept on thinking,she decided to check for Amaira and Arjun.If they wouldn't be asleep,she would bring them here.Being with them always made her feel better.
Seeing the door open she was about to step inside but she couldn't seeing the surreal scene in front of her.Arnav was there on the bed both his arms encased around Amaira and Arjun respectively and he was lieing down in a rather uncomfortable position though his face didn't held any such expression.
He seemed content and Anjali was bought out of her trance when she heard Khushi's voice.Tucking the blanket cosily around three of them,Khushi closed the door and led Anjali to the poolside.Seeing the expression on Anjali's face,it didn't took long for Khushi to guess what she was thinking.Holding her hand,Khushi spoke softly.
"I know what you are thinking Di.You never really imagined Arnavji like this,right?.The way he is with Amaira and Arjun".
"Seriously Khushi,I had never thought that Chotey would turn out to be such a doting father.I may sound biased but Amaira and Arjun are blessed to have a father like him".Anjali said solemnly.
"I know".Was Khushi's simple answer,but seeing Anjali's confused stance she knew,she had to elaborate and she knew just the pefect way to do it.
"Di,I know you have many doubts in your mind and I completely understand that.You said you could never imagine Arnavji like this but I have known all along.Its just the simplest thing in this whole universe,there exists a side of us,a hidden dimension that is revealed only to the person whom we call as our soulmate".
Khushi stood up and gestured Anjali to do the same.They stood near the glass door as Khushi pointed to her world peacefully asleep.Her eyes brimming with immense love for them.
"They are my world Di and the only man with whom I ever knew it would be possible was Arnavji.He was the only man with whom I could envision a family".
Turning around,Khushi continued seeing the myriad of emotions playing in Anjali's eyes.
"Think about it Di,Can you see a family with him,of you both growing old together while you watched your grandchildren play in the garden and if you can then don't waste time.Life is too short Di,take the leap of faith,like I and Arnavji did and I promise you,you would never regret it".
With those final words,Khushi left Anjali to her thoughts.As the dawn neared,the day embarked the most beautiful phase of Anjali's life.Khushi's words has provided the direction and it was like Anjali has foreseen her whole life in that fleeting moments.
The first thing she has done in the morning was informing Aditya about her decision,who by looks of it has clearly hasn't slept the whole night too.Unlike him,she has confessed her love loud and clear to him which has been duely reciprocated as they have shared their first kiss which embarked their of togetherness.
Both of them had gotten married in completely traditional style and has requested a simple wedding.Her heart has swelled with pride when Aditya has stayed put on his decision and told everyone that marriage was about vowing yourself to your partner and not about the pomp and show.
The money that is so carelessly spent for a big fat wedding could be put use to much better works such as donating the money for the needful.Noone had a counter answer to that and they have gotten married in DeviMaiyya's temple in presence of their family.
Arnav has himself designed their wedding outfits and Khushi has made sure that though simple,nothing would fall less in their wedding.It had been a teary farewell where both brother and sister hadn't been able to keep their tears at bay.
Arnav had her world and she would have her own now.They worked as partners in Kapoor Design Studios.Life has come a full circle for them,since the journey that started from a temporary partnership turned into an everlasting bond.
They were blessed with a baby girl whom they named Aahana after two years after their marriage and Anjali thanked the heavens above every single day of her life for all that they has been bestowed upon with.She would remain thankful to Khushi all her life for giving her the best advice she has ever got.
"Marry A Man Only If You Would Like Your Child To Have A Father Like Him".
With her husband's arm holding her protectively and their daughter peacefully asleep in her cot,Anjali Kapoor drifted away to sleep,knowing she was home FINALLY.
Haven't ProofRead.Ignore the Typos.
The songs are from the move Agent Vinod and Barfi Respectively.
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