Part 8
Khushi felt like the most happiest person alive.Arnav loved her so much,it made her wonder if anyone could love someone else like that.It was NK's and Lavanya's wedding day.Arnav had left a pink and white sari for her which she gladly wore.
Khushi happily welcomed the guests with Naina but frowned not able to see Arnav anywhere.She sighed "Khushi" called out Naina "Can you bring Lavanya to the altar" Khushi nodded.
She ran to Lavanya's room to see in her beautiful bridal gown.She looked beautiful.Khushi smiled as she helped Lavanya walk towards the altar.The priest began chanting mantras.Khushi stood in the middle of the crowd,watching the couple take their wedding vows.She felt a hand slip in hers and smiled.She looked up and saw Arnav staring at her "You look beautiful" he commented as he entwined their fingers.
Khushi gave a small blush "Thank you" She leaned her head against Arnav's shoulder "It's such a wonderful day for them" Arnav nodded.He looked at Khushi and saw longing in her eyes "When will we get married?" she asked.
He tightened his fingers around hers "We will get married soon" he promised.
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The marriage was over and guests were leaving.Arnav was on his laptop.Khushi sat next to him,still in her red sari.She frowned at his design.Even Arnav didn't seem to like it "Can I help" Khushi offered.Arnav nodded and gave the laptop to her.Khushi made some quick changes and gave it back to him.
Design
Arnav smiled "Wow,it looks amazing,thanks" Khushi nodded "Khushi,I have to tell you something...Before I had arrived here,I had bought a small house away from here so when the wedding was over,I would shift there because it's close to my office"
"Oh" was all Khushi said.She nodded "Can I come?"
Arnav smiled at her innocent question "I would be sad if you didn't" Khushi grinned.
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It was a tearful goodbye.Well actually it was just Khushi and the family excluding Arnav who just stood there waiting for her.He said his good byes and a few hugs and left with Khushi.The duo sat in the car.Arnav smiled at Khushi who was wiping her tears "Looks like you have grown a strong bonding with my family"
Khushi nodded "I am going to miss them"
"Me too"
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Arnav and Khushi reached a small cottage later that night around 8 PM.Arnav showed Khushi her room,kitchen,living room,etc "Khushi,I have to go to the office to finish a few things..I'll be back in about half an hour" Arnav informed.
Khushi nodded "Okay,I'll wait for you"
"You don't have to"
"I would love to" Khushi smiled.
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It had only been 10 minutes since Arnav had been gone when suddenly there was a knock on the door. 'Arnav's back already?' wondered Khushi.She went to the door and opened it.She gasped,widening her eyes "How did you find me?" she whispered.
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Arnav had this nagging feeling for quite a while and it just wouldn't go away.He wondered if he should call Khushi just to check on her.Making up his mind,he decided to call her.He picked up the phone,dialled her number and waited for her to answer.He waited and waited but she never answered.Arnav grew worried.Why wasn't she answering his calls?Was she okay?Arnav quickly wrapped up his work and left.
Arnav reached the cottage and looked around.Everything seemed to be in perfect order but where was Khushi? "Khushi" Arnav called out but no answer "Khushi where are you?" No reply.
Arnav frowned.He stepped forward but stopped seeing a broken vase on the ground.He examined further into the house and found a broken bangle.Khushi's bangle which Arnav realized.He inspected further through the house.He went up to his room and found a few things on the floor looking like they were thrown.Arnav looked at his desk and found a scribbled note.Arnav picked it up and noticed it was Khushi's writing.It looked like she had wrote it in a rush.
Arnav
Please help.I am probably kidnapped by the time you read this.I know where these people will probably take me.Arnav please come or else I'll be forced to marry Shyam
Khushi
Below was an address Khushi had written.Arnav fisted the paper in his hand and knew nothing was more important than bringing Khushi back.
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"I will not marry him" Khushi said stubbornly.
"Then who will you marry?Your prince charming?" her father replied sarcastically "Your wedding with Shyam will be tonight at 10 PM"
"You do whatever you want" Khushi screamed "In fact if you like Shyam so much why don't you marry him?"
Shashi seemed a bit taken a back but quickly resumed his posture "Why do you think you were made?"
Khushi looked away "It disgusts me to say I have you as a father"
"Pleasure's all mine" he said sickly.He looked at the girls behind him "Get her ready.If she doesn't listen,force her or do whatever..just make sure she gets ready" The girls nodded and Shashi left.
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Khushi struggled as much as she could in her red lehenga as she was dragged by the girls to the altar.
Tears blurred her vision but she tried to keep up a fight and failed miserably.She never thought she would be married like this Shyam was already sitting in the altar.He was in a rich white sherwani with a matching headwear with small garlands hanging and covering his face.Khushi was pushed into the altar and was pulled back to a sitting position.Khushi struggled to get out of their reach but there were too many of them holding her down.Khushi cried as rituals began and the priest chanted.She wanted Arnav.She needed him.Khushi sobbed when Shyam leaned over to tie the mangulsutra around her neck but immediately fell silent.A strong aroma of warm,familiar and comforting filled Khushi's breaths.
The groom nodded.Without anything further being said,he went up to a crying Khushi and took her hand in his grasp.Khushi immediately stopped crying and looked at him.His hand felt so familiar and warm...
Tum Se Tum Tak
Sampoorna
Jhanak
Shiv Shakti
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