Jaldi aaiyye Arnavji! Thread Six - Page 56

Nice update
What a wonderful surprise family has given them on their anniversary...full of masti and enjyment and on top every one copying arnav and khushi ...very unique idea
Now arnav too has surprise for khushi...waiting for dat one
Thnx 4 pm😊

Awesome update... 😉

Thanks to all those who wished me for Diwali! Belated Happy Diwali to all those who celebrated the festival of lights! I hope you had a gala time with your loved ones! Thanks to all the readers for the likes & comments! Sorry for the delay in posting the translation! Over to..

Translation for Part 112
*Later that evening*
Khushi & Anjali waited anxiously as the doctor checked Arnav's sugar level.
Dr: Your sugar level is high,Mr. Raizada.
Khushi: Hey Devi Maiyya!
Arnav(turns to her): Jus' relax!
Anjali: Is Arnav's sugar level borderline high or..?
Dr: Yes,its borderline high.
Anjali(relieved): Thank God!
Dr: There's nothing to worry about. He needs to restrict his diet for a few days. I'll come again,2 or 3 days later to take his reading.
Arnav: Sure! BTW,I'm sorry doctor! Mamaji had called you this mornin but.. since we were takin rest..
Dr: Thats okay. You must've been jetlagged.. Had I checked your B.P. at that time,it would've been high. Now,since you've taken adequate rest,your

B.P. is normal. In fact I would say that your B.P. reading is normal after a really long time!
Anjali(agrees): You're right,dr. Otherwise his B.P. is always high!
Arnav(glares): Di..
Dr: She's right,Mr. Raizada! For now,since your B.P. is normal and you seem to be stress free,I'm not giving you an appointment for the stress test. You can call me after a week or two to fix the appointment.
Arnav: Okay,I'll do that.
Dr(stands up): I'll take your leave now. Take care of yourself.
Arnav: Thanks,I will!
Mamaji: Please come with me,dr..
Anjali waits till they leave before speaking.
Anjali: Now, hurry up guys! Get ready asap!
Mamiji: We'll have to do just that coz our isspecial pirogram will start at 7!
Khushi: Mamiji,di cant you even give me a hint about the program?
"Bait and bhaatch!" (wait & watch!) said mamiji before going towards her bedroom..
Khushi was disappointed when even Anjali left without revealing anything.
Arnav tapped her shoulder from behind.
Arnav: Sabar ka phal meetha hota hai,remember? (The fruit of patience is sweet.)
Khushi nodded.
Arnav: So be patient & come with me!
Khushi: Where?
Arnav: To Paris!
Khushi: What?!
Arnav(smiles): To get ready,silly!
Khushi(offended): I'm not silly! And.. please dont mention Paris!
Arnav: Why not?
Khushi(sighs): I'm missing.. Paris anyways. On top of that every other person is asking me about our Paris trip. If all this wasnt enough,now you've also started chanting Paris's name!
Arnav: Okay,fine! Now I wont mention PARIS even once!
Khushi: You're so evil, ho.. (checks herself) Arnavji!
Arnav(arm around her shoulder): It seems like I'm hearin Arnavji from your mouth after ages! You know what? It feels good to hear it after so long!
Mamaji clears his throat loudly from behind.
Khushi(embarassed): I'll.. just be back..
She leaves for the kitchen while Arnav leaves for their bedroom.
Mamaji smiles as he closes the main door.
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*Later that evening,ArShi's bedroom*
Khushi: Listen..
Arnav(from the bathroom): Ya,tell me?
Khushi: No.. you come out of the bathroom first!
Arnav: Whatever!
When he came out of the bathroom,Arnav found Khushi standing in front of the vanity table in her
blouse & saree skirt.
Khushi: You've dressed me up ever since I've hurt myself. So.. I want you to.. dress me up today as well.
Arnav: My pleasure!
Khushi: Just keep.. 1 thing in mind..
Arnav(frowns): Whats that?
Khushi: You used to.. tease me while.. draping the.. saree over there. But we're late today so.. please dont tease me!
Arnav: Don' worry!
Khushi stood where she was as he draped the saree effortlessly.
Her breath hitched everytime his hand touched her bare back,stomach or waist.
She felt as if a current passed through her body when he kissed her back.
Khushi: You! Didnt.. I tell you not to..
Arnav(interrupts): This is not teasin'! This was just a kiss! (turns her to himself)Like this 1 is a kiss.
And just like that he kissed her on the lips.
The kiss was short & sweet yet it reminded Khushi of all those times when he had kissed her senseless.
When their tongues had mated for endless periods of time.
The color of her cheeks grew darker as her thoughts turned bolder.
Arnav(snaps his fingers): Back to Delhi,Mrs. Raizada!
Khushi: What?
Arnav: Nothin'. Did you take the sindoor from the temple?
Khushi: a.. no.. I didnt need to do that. Jiji had 2 boxes so she gave 1 to me.
Arnav: Give it to me. I'll apply the sindoor jus' now.
Khushi: And.. what about the mangalsutra and jewellery..?
Arnav: I'll help you with those as well but..
Khushi(interrupts): Sindoor first,isnt it?
Arnav nods.
Khushi(smiles): You're learning fast,Mr. Raizada!
Arnav: Thank you! Now,gimme that sindoordani..
Khushi: Yeah,just wait a minute..
Khushi turned to the mirror to do her makeup once he applied the sindoor.
Arnav: Hurry up,baby!
Khushi: Why dont you wear your bandhgala?
Arnav: I'll take only 5 minutes to wear that!
Khushi: Ya so I'll finish doing my make up within the same amount of time.
Arnav: Okay,fine!
She was shocked when he started undressing in front of her.
Khushi: Why are you.. I mean.. will you change over here?
Arnav: Obviously! I'm not gonna wear the Bandhgala suit inside the bathroom! And since this isnt Paris's penthouse,I cant even go & change in another bedroom!
Khushi(groans): oh no! Why did you have to mention Paris?!
Arnav: Okay,I'm sorry! But the point is that I'll have to change here itself.
Khushi: Okay. So you.. get ready first & I'll do my make up once you're through.
Arnav: Why?
Khushi: If you.. change over here,I'll be able to see you in the mirror. And then.. my hands will shake! And.. the make up will get ruined.
Arnav(smirks): What!?
Khushi: Hurry up na!
Arnav: Hang on.. Lemme go to the other side of the room. That way,you wont be able to see my reflection in the mirror. So we'll be able to work simultaneously.
Khushi(agrees): Thats a good idea!
Once he was dressed,Arnav helped Khushi with her jewellery.
Their eyes met in the mirror while he was fastening the hook of her mangalsutra.
Arnav: You're..
Khushi: You dont need to say anything! Your eyes have already told me that I'm looking beautiful in this saree!
Arnav: Right! This saree is anyways exquisite but its looking way more better after being drapped on you!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/TG8B1Kubm_w/T07p7pyTr7I/AAAHLE/MDol7MtCP0M/s1600-h/Dia_Mirza_Gold_Saree%25255B3%25255D.jpg
Khushi: The same way,the bandhgala is looking even better since you're wearing it!
http://www.askmeonweddings.com/mandiraa/tanchoi-brocade-gold-and-beige-bandhgala-set/
Arnav: Ya,thats true but.. I'm unable to understand 1 thing.
Khushi(turns to him): What is it?
Arnav: Why did di choose such heavy outfits for a family function?
Khushi: Hon.. Arn..
Arnav(interrupts): You can call me honey when we're in our bedroom,cant you?
Khushi: hmm. You should be happy,honey! Di has chosen wonderful outfits for us! Whats more,they're matching! And.. so what if its only a small family function? The occasion is to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we can surely wear such clothes for our anniversary party!
Arnav: Exactly! The occasion is our anniversary party but the outfits seem like they're designed for a weddin'! Our house has also been decorated as if there's a weddin o'er here! I guess.. they're plannin to get us married for the 3rd time!
Khushi: So what?! I dont mind getting married to you yet again!
Arnav: Why would you mind? You'll be elated to get married to me again! In fact,you would rather get married to me once in every year!
Khushi(smacks his chest): Shut up!
Arnav: I think its time for us to go downstairs.
Khushi: Ya,so lets go..
They had barely stepped out of the room when they met Lavanya.
Lavanya: I was just about to come to you,Chamkeeli.
Khushi: What is the matter,Lavanyaji?
Lavanya: I need 1 of your chamkeeli bindis,1 that would match my dress.. you know?
Khushi: Come with me. I'll find a matching bindi for you. And.. Arnavji,you go ahead. I'll join you later.
Arnav gave her a look of disappointment before leaving.
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When he reached the topmost stair,Arnav saw a lady standing downstairs with her back towards him.
She was wearing a lavender anarkali with white and silver detailing.
Her waist length hair was half tied & she was fidgeting with one end of her dupatta.
Arnav(wonders): Wasnt Di sayin that the party is only for family members? Then.. who's this?
He decided to voice his question.
Arnav: Excuse me..
When the lady did not respond,Arnav called out a little louder.
Arnav: I'm talkin to you,ma'm..
He got the shock of his life when the lady turned towards him.
Arnav: Am.. ma?!
Amma gave an embarassed cum shy smile as Arnav continued to stare at her,shell shocked.
Amma(folds her shaky hands): Na.. maste.. bitwa! How are you?
Arnav was about to answer when he got yet another shock.
Babuji came & stood right next to amma.
He was wearing a grey colored three piece suit.
"Baa.. boo.. jii!"
That was Khushi.
She nearly fainted upon seeing her parents in that avatar.
Babuji: What.. do they say.. Garimaji?
Amma: Namaste?
Babuji: No,not namaste! When someone is shocked,what do they call it in Angreji?
Buaji(coming from behind him): They call it surprise,babua!
Arnav nearly fell off the stairs when buaji appeared before them wearing a beige anarkali having a pale gold border.
He was so shocked that he even forgot to say "unbelievable man!"
Khushi: Boo... aa.. jii?! You.. too?
Buaji: We're not the only ones,Nandkisore! You just wait & watch with your mouth hanging open,Sanka devi!
And she was right!
One by the one,the entire Raizada clan stepped before the awestruck couple.
The gentlemen were smartly dressed in three piece suits while the ladies looked graceful in anarkalis.
Buaji: Now,what do you have to say about this,Sanka devi?
Khushi: What can I say,buaji? You'll gave a totally unexpected surprise!
Anjali: These kinda surprises are the best,Khushiji!
Mamaji: I agree with you,bitiya! The ones who are getting the surprise should enjoy it as much the ones who're giving the surprise!
Buaji: And I'm totally enjoying this,Nandkisore!
Arnav: Whose idea was this?
Mamaji: It was your mami's idea,bitwa!
Arnav: Mami.. ji?
Mamiji: Yes,you heard it right, bitwa! I'd worn an anarkali,like phatti saree's,for your sangeet. So this time I thought.. why not get aal the laideej dressed up in anarkalis? That would aalso proove.. who looks bootiphul and.. (turns partially towards buaji) who looks(supressing a grin) haarible!
Nani: What did you say,Manorama?
Mamiji: a.. I mean.. everyone is looking bootiphul! And then I thought.. why should the gaintlemain laig behind? They would aalso look good if they wear suits, like NK babua!
Anjali(teases): Why dont you tell the truth, mamiji? You thought of this idea since you wanted to see mamaji in a 3 piece suit!
Mamiji(blushes): Come aan,Anjali bitiya! That wasnt the idea at aal!
Khushi: You look so handsome in a suit,mamaji!
Mamiji: I said the shame thing that you should isstaap(stop) wearing safari suits and switch obher to 3 piece suits! But he is.(makes a face)huh!
Anjali: I am siding with mamiji on this matter. You're really looking good in this suit,mamaji! If you start wearing a suit on a daily basis then..
Mamaji(interrupts): No bitiya! I'm much better off with my safari! Tomorrow if Arnav bitwa starts wearing safari instead of suits..
Khushi(interrupts): He'll look as good as ever, mamaji! He used to look so good when he wore kurta pyjamas in Paris! The person who looks good in a kurta pyjama, sherwani, suit,etc would,naturally, look good in a saf.. aari..
She stopped abruptly when she realized that everyone was staring at her.
When she turned to look at Arnav,she found that even he was staring at her with an eyebrow cocked & an amused expression.
Khushi(embarassed): a.. I..(lowers her gaze)You're.. looking good..,mamaji!
Mamaji(smiles): Thanks bitiya! I'm sure Arnav bitwa looked way better when he wore a kurta pyjama! Am I right?
Khushi's cheeks turned red as Lavanya knudged her.
Nani: Enough Mahendra! And I want everyone to remember 1 thing-Nobody will tease bitiya or Chhotey tonight! I want them to enjoy the program at ease!
Anjali: Nani,the program can start only if they join us downstairs!
Nani(nods): Please come..
Arnav linked his arm to Khushi's as they descended the stairs together.
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Arnav & Khushi were seated in front of the stage in special,ornate chairs while the family sat behind them on regular chairs.
Arnav(whispers): Saw the chairs? We were seated on similar chairs on the evenin of our weddin' reception. I'm sure they're goin to get us married tonight!
Khushi(whispers): Stop worrying about the wedding & focus on the program!
Arnav was about to say something when the curtains of the makeshift stage parted.
He shifted his gaze to the centre of the stage where Anjali was standing with a cordless mike in her hand.
Anjali: As you all know,we're here to celebrate Chhotey and Khushiji's first wedding anniversary! In the last,one year,they've had a fair share of highs and lows,of good times and bad times. If we are to talk about the good times,the first & the most special time was when they became one!
ArShi turned towards each other simultaneously.
Anjali: Niether will they ever forget their wedding day or will we ever forget it! This has to be the first couple who got married twice within the same year! Generally,a couple get married for the second time on their silver jubilee or golden jubilee anniversary. I have no idea as to how many times they will get married before they reach the silver jubilee milestone! Anyways,I'm about to remind you of some special moments between their wedding and their anniversary,which have been skillfully captured by NKbhai! umm.. (loudly)Mr & Mrs Raizada..
Khushi breaks the eyelock & ArShi turn towards the stage while the rest of the family turn to gaze at the couple.
Anjali(teasing smile): Its.. its completely fine if you want to look at each other instead of looking at the.. photos! The rest of us can enjoy the pics!
Arnav: You have our attention,di! Show the pics..
Anjali: Over to NKbhai!
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While the Raizadas' were viewing the photos,the Guptas' were getting ready backstage.
Amma: Ji,why dont you speak to Anjali bitiya? Why did she have to keep our performance first?
Babuji: You get ready meanwhile.. I'll see what I can do..
Amma nodded before he left to have a word with Anjali.
Buaji: Why are you so scared,Garima?
Amma: I am bound to be scared,jiji! First it was that anarkali and now this.. ghagra-choli.. And you didnt even allow me to cover my head!
Buaji: Thats because Sanka devi does not cover her head. Tonight we're dressed up like her so we need to do what she does. Thats why I did not cover my head either.
Amma: But jiji samdhiji,Arnav bitwa, Aakas bitwa everyone is there.. It doesnt seem proper. I dont feel like.. going out in front of them like this..
Buaji: Its not about proper or improper! Its about looking like Sanka devi and you're looking like her! And now,you need to forget about everything else & concentrate only on your dance! You have practiced hard. Dont worry!Everything will be fine. Just keep a check on your expresssions..
Amma: Your expressions are much better than mine,jiji. You have taught me how to dance. So why dont you dance instead of me? What if I commit a mistake on stage?
Buaji: You wont commit any mistakes! And I wont dance instead of you coz you dance much more gracefully than I do!
She paused when she saw Anjali approaching them.
Anjali: What happened,ammaji?
Amma: Bitiya,I'm very nervous! Feels like.. I'm forgetting all the steps. So.. if you could.. keep your mamiji's or any other program first,then I.. would get some more time to practice.
Anjali: But.. the problem is that you're having only 1 program whereas we're having.. a number of programs. So I thought.. once you're done,we'll move on to the Raizadas' series of programs.
Buaji: I like your idea,bitiya. Listen Garima,there's no point in getting tensed! You remember everything! And even if you have forgotten a step or two,you'll automatically recall it the moment you listen to the song! So stop freaking out!
Babuji: What do you say,Garimaji?
Amma: Ji.. what do I say now? Alright.. we'll perform first.
Buaji(slaps her back): Thats the spirit!
Anjali: All the best ammaji,babuji!
Babuji(smiles): Thank you,bitiya!
Anjali(holds her hand): Chant Devi Maiyya's name,ammaji. Your program will be a hit if you seek Her blessings!
Amma nods.
Anjali: Please come with me,buaji. You're going to speak once the song gets over,isnt it?
Buaji: Yes bitya. Lets go..
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Anjali smiled as she came back on the stage.
Anjali: Thank you so much,NKbhai! I'm sure these photographs would've refreshed your memory! Now lets go ahead & invite the Guptas' on stage. They intend to say something to their daamaadji!
Before leaving the stage,Anjali spotted Arnav cocking an eyebrow.
Arnav(turns to Khushi): What is she talkin bout?
Khushi: How would I know?(makes a face) Nobody told me anything about it! Let buaji finish her program! Then I will talk to her!
Arnav: Why are you talkin like this?
Khushi: Then how should I talk? I hold no importance! Since its our wedding anniversary,They should've prepared a program for both of us!
Arnav(smirks): Oh..! so somebody is jealous,hmm?
Khushi does not respond.
Arnav knudges her when the curtains part.
Arnav: See Khushi! They've prepared this especially for me! Have a look!
Khushi was about to retort when she spotted Amma entering the stage,clad in a ghagra choli,holding an earthen pot.
The stage background changed to that of a village.
Amma walked till that part where an artificial tree was taped and sat down beside it.
She lipsynced perfectly to the song which blared through the speakers.
Amma: Peepal chhaiyyaan
Baithi pal bhar,ho...
Dhar k gagariya
Haay re!
(Translation: Holding my earthen pot,
I sat under the
Shade of a Peepal tree
For a while)
Amma knocked off the earthen pot while the chorus sang "Haay re!Haay re!Haay re!"

Amma(shocked expression): Oy,oy,oy,oy,oy!
Daiyya re,daiyya re
Chadh gayo paapi bichchhua!
(Oh god! A scorpion got hold of me!)

She got up while the chorus sang the same lines.

Amma: Oh,haay,haay re mar gayi!
Koi utaro bichchhua!
(I'm dying! Somebody help me get rid of the scorpion!)

Arnav(shell shocked): Amma wanted to say.. this?
Khushi: Ssshh! Watch it quietly!

She started dancing in her seat while the male chorus sang: Kaiso re paapi bichchhua,bichchhua!
Kaiso re paapi bichchhua,bichchhua!
(The scorpion is sucha sinner!)

ArShi got into an argument while the first stanza was repeated.
Arnav: Khushi,what the hell are you doin?
Khushi(annoyed): Oh ho! Let me do whatever I'm doing! Niether are you enjoying it yourself nor are you allowing me to enjoy!
Arnav: Enjoy?! This..
He stopped when the stage became totally dark.
When the stage lights were switched on,they saw a bearded man standing next to amma.
Dressed like a tantrik,he had a wand in his hand which he was rotating around amma's head.

Tantrik(sings): Ho... mantar pheroon,
(points to amma)
Komal kaaya..
Chhod k jaa re,(shakes the wand) chhooo!
(I'm casting a spell,
Leave the delicate body,
Go!)

Arnav(confused): What is all this? And who's this guy?
Khushi: Its Happyji..
Arnav(shocked): What the..!?

Meanwhile the stage lights were switched off yet again as the chorus chanted: Ja re,ja re,ja re!
When the lights were switched on,Arnav could see amma running after Happyji with his wand.

Amma: Aur bhi chadh gayo,
Na gayo paapi bichchhua!
(He's stinging me even more now!)

She chased him off the stage and threw the wand aside.
Looking absolutely dejected,she came back to the centre of the stage.

Amma: Ho...
Mantar jhootha...
Aur vaid bhi jhootha.. ho...
(looks towards the right side of the stage)
Piya ghar aa re...! aa re..!
(The spell was bogus,
The doctor is a liar.
Honey,come home!)

Chorus: Aa re,aa re,aa re!

Amma's expressions change drastically while a musical instrument plays in the background.
Arnav(wonders aloud): Why does Amma seem so happy now?
Khushi: Coz babuji,I mean.. her honey is here!

Sure enough,babuji enters the stage dressed in a dhoti kurta.

Amma(smiles): Oh.. dekho re,dekho re,
Dekho,utar gayo bichchhua!
Babuji: Toot k reh gayo,
Dankh utar gayo bichchhua!
Amma(blushes): Saiyyaan ko dekh k
Jaane kidhar gayo,bichchhua?
(Look here,look here,
The scorpion went away!
He broke apart
And even the sting came off!
Dont know where he went
After spotting honey?)

Male chorus: Kaiso re paapi bichchhua,bichchhua!
Kaiso re paapi bichchhua,bichchhua!

As the first stanza is repeated,Khushi drags Arnav by the hand towards the stage.
Arnav: Khushi,you're.. what the..!?
Khushi: Jiji,jijaji come join us onstage! (yells)Buaji,please rewind the song! I also want to dance!
Buaji: Haay re Nandakisore!
Khushi: And I want you to join us as well. We'll dance together!
Amma: Khusi!
Khushi(holds her hand): Amma,come here!

Holding hands,the entire Gupta family including their sons-in-law,dance to the last part of the song.
The Raizadas',with the exception of mamiji, applaud them.
Mamaji(clapping): Why arent you clapping,Mannu?
Mamiji: For what should I clap? For this old phaisoned saang and old phaisoned dance!? huh!

Buaji(holds her head): Haay re Nandkisore! Sanka devi,now go down & let me finish the program! Come on!
Once the Guptas' were seated,buaji took the mike from Anjali.

Buaji: Arnav babua must be wondering as to why we started singing & dancing instead of talking? (smiles)But babua,we were.. trying to say something through this song. Like you saw on the stage just now,niether the tantrik nor the doctor could be of any help! But the moment the girl saw her husband,the scorpion got off her! Our Khusi had also become like that when you had gone abroad.

Arnav turns to Khushi to find a sombre expression on her face.

Buaji: She had stopped laughing,chattering and making jilebis! We all tried to cheer her up but nothing seemed to work. Then we thought of taking her to our house for sometime. May be the change in the environment would change her mood? But she flatly refused to come,the reason being that she had never visited our house alone after your wedding. We gave up & started counting the days to your arrival,just like her. (smiles) And the day you arrived,our Titaliya came back! Her smile came back and so did her crazyness! I would even go on to say,babua,that you're the medicine for each of Sanka devi's ailments! What do you think,Sanka devi?
Khushi(admits): I agree, buaji. And even.. Arnavji knows about it.
Buaji: He's bound to know,Nandkisore! We also wanted to say something else,babua.
Arnav(turns to the stage): Go on,buaji?
Buaji: Its been ages since Sanka devi stayed back at our place. Unless you accompany her,she wont step inside our house! So try to take some time out of your busy schedule and spend some days at our place,babua. That'll make us very happy! Even our neighbours will be happy if you visit us! They've been waiting to catch a glimpse of daamaadji since a long time!
Arnav was about to say that he would fulfill her wish soon when Khushi spoke loudly.
Khushi: You're all the same,buaji-Pakshpaati!(partial)
Buaji: What did you say, Sanka devi?
Khushi: You heard me,buaji? You spoke to him but you never said anything to me! Even the neighbours are asking for him! Nobody is bothered about me!
Buaji: Thats not true,Titaliya! Had it not been for you,we would not have got a gem of a son-in-law like Arnav babua!
Khushi: Oh,so thats the only reason why you love me!
Amma: No,thats not the only reason,Khusi! Are you and bitwa separate from each other? You're one & the same!
Khushi: Whatever that may be,amma! I'm very hurt to see that you prepared a program only for him,not for me!
Nani(from behind her): Dont be so upset,Khushi bitiya! They performed for their daamaad whereas we will perform for our bahuriya!
Khushi(turns around): Really naniji?
Nani: Yes,really!
Mamiji: Bhat else? Your maiternity home..
Nani(interrupts): Manorama! Show some respect to your samdhis!
Mamiji: Saary sasuma! Your phaimily only had 1 pirogram whereas we have prepared 3-3 pirograms for you! Tiripal doj! (triple dose)
Khushi(turns to Arnav): Did you hear that?
Arnav: Yes,I did. But I'm not jealous like you!
Khushi: We'll get to know that once the program starts! Buaji,please come down & allow the Raizadas' to start their program!
Buaji makes a face while exiting the stage.
Anjali: I'd like to thank Happyji before we start the next program!
A shy Happy Singh joins her on the stage.
Anjali: He ably assisted the Guptas' by playing his part to perfection! (to the audience)Let us applaud him for his efforts!
Khushi(claps): You're absolutely right, di! (loudly)Well done,Happyji!
Happy Singh folds his hands in gratitude before climbing down the stage.
Anjali: Now its time to call the Raizadas'!
Aakash: Yayyy!
NK: Yippee!
Buaji places her hands on her ears when mamiji whistles twice.
Anjali: I'll take your leave after assigning my duty to Paayalji, since I need to get ready for my program.Khushiji,Chhotey I hope you like it!
Khushi smiles when Aakash helps Paayal onto the stage.
Khushi: Jijaji takes such good care of jiji,na?
Arnav: He should. She deserves it!
Khushi(whispers): I'm not pregnant yet you take such good care of me. Sometimes I wonder what you'll do when.. I'll be pregnant?
Arnav(whispers): What do you think?
Khushi(whispers): I think you'll stir a storm in our house! Hari Prakashji or Om Prakashji,whoever will be on duty will surely have a hard time,thanks to you!
Arnav(whispers): Right! And if you dont take adequate care of yourself,then you're gonna have a hard time as well!
Khushi(whispers): Oh,really?
Arnav nods in response.
Khushi(whispers): And what if you dont take adequate care of me?
She realizes her folly when Arnav's expression changes.
Arnav(holds her hand): I'll take good care of you,trust me!
Khushi(places her hand on his): Yes,I trust you completely! This just.. came out of my mouth,just like that! I didnt want to say that.
Arnav(nods): I understand.
He turns towards the stage.
Khushi(mutters to herself): How many times have I told you-think before you speak, Khushi! Think before you speak,Khushi! But no,you dont think at all!
Arnav(holds her hand): Relax!
Khushi: I'm sorry!
Arnav(turns to her): Its okay! Jus' forget bout it & enjoy the program,hmm?
Khushi nods.
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While ArShi were engaged in their conversation,the Raizadas' were dealing with a major problem backstage.
Anjali(shocked): But.. how did the CD break,NK bhai?
NK: I dunno,di. When I opened the cover,the CD was already in pieces.
Akash: Di,did you place something heavy on top of the CD?
Anjali: No Akash. I'd kept the CD separately,next to the speaker. And it was perfectly fine when I'd put it inside the cover.
NK: I took the CD from there itself. Then who broke the CD?
Anjali(tensed): All this had to happen at the most important moment!? What will we do now?
Akash: Its okay,di. We must be having a backup na?
NK: Ya,we're having 1. (turns to Anjali)Di, you remember that black and green pendrive? I had downloaded the song in it.
Anjali: I know that,NKbhai but.. I dont remember where I've kept the pendrive!
NK: Maybe you've kept it in your room?
Akash: Or maybe in ma and papa's room? Werent you practicing in their room yesterday?
Anjali: But I never used that pendrive. I've only used the CD.
Akash: Still.. why dont you check your room & ma's room once?
Anjali: What about the.. performance?
Akash: umm.. lets change the order of performances. The other CD is fine,I hope?
Anjali: Yes,it is.
Akash: Okay,so.. I & Paayal will perform first. That'll give you some time to search for the pendrive.NKbhai,please go with her.
NK: Okay. But what if we're unable to find it?
Akash: Then you bring your laptop. We'll download the song on youtube & connect your laptop to the speaker!
Anjali: But Aakash,I was supposed to do the announcement for your performance. How can I leave without doing that?
Akash: Let it be,di. NKbhai,please go & bring your laptop.
NK(nods): Okay!
Akash: Now you can make the announcement about our program. But before that,please send Paayal backstage.
Anjali: Ya,sure. You call Lavanya & ask her to come over here. We'll need her pretty soon.
Akash: Okay,I'll call her.
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Paayal,who was impatiently waiting for a signal to start the compering,was shocked when Anjali came out on the stage.
Paayal: Di?..
Anjali switched off the mike before speaking to her.
Anjali(softly): You need to go backstage,Paayalji. Akash is waiting for you.
Paayal: But di..
Anjali(interrupts): Please go fast!
Paayal: Okay.
Anjali switched on the mike once Paayal left.
Anjali: I'm so sorry! We never wanted to keep you all waiting. But we got delayed because of some technical error. And so we're forced to change the order of performances. As per the new order,Paayalji and Akash will perform first. They're playing Khushiji and Chhotey,respectively.
Khushi(smiles): Wow!
Anjali thought of chatting with Khushi to buy time for PaaYash.
Anjali: Khushiji,you havent seen anything yet! And you're saying ''wow'' from now itself!?
Khushi: Thats because I never expected that jiji would be able to participate in the program.
Anjali: Why not? She cant dance but she act, na?
Khushi: Ya,definitely!
Anjali: I'd like to tell you all that Lavanya is also a part of this act. She is playing Paayalji.
Through this medley,we want give you all,especially Khushiji,an insight into Chhotey's mind! We've tried to show what he says & what he thinks in different situations.
She slowly turned to her right to find Lavanya standing beside Paayal.
Then she turned to her left to find Aakash showing her a thumbs up.
Anjali(turns towards ArShi): Firstly,I'd like to say that when Chhotey realizes that Khushiji knows him inside out,he feels extremely happy! For example..
The lights went off and Anjali limped towards the right side of the stage as fast as she could.
When the lights came back,the background changed to that of the Shantivan kitchen.
Lavanya(acts as though she's rolling the dough): Khushi,I'll make the chappatis while you temper the dal.
Paayal: What about the sabzi,jiji?
Lavanya: Di told me that she'll make cauliflower sabzi once she comes back from the temple. Hari Prakashji has already made the preparations. You just temper the dal,everything else is done.
Paayal: Okay,I'll do it right away.(acts like she's switching on the stove)Jiji,the chillies..
She stops abruptly and glances towards the left side of the stage.
Lavanya: Yes. What happened to the chillies?
Paayal: umm.. Arn.. av.. ji..
Lavanya: Arnavji doesnt like to eat chillies.
Paayal: Not that jiji! I was saying that.. (smiles)Arnavji is here! Lavanya: But I never heard the car horn.
Paayal: Ya,but he's here.(acts like she's switching off the gas)I'll just be back,jiji..
Lavanya: Khushi,listen. Khushi..! You didnt..
At that moment she hears the sound of the SUV.
Lavanya shakes her head & smiles.
The lights go out & when they come back the scene changes to that of the living room.
Paayal(smiles): How was your day?
Aakash(loosens his tie): Quite hectic! Please make a strong black coffee for me. (massages his temples) I need it badly!
Paayal: Sure! But you need something else before that!
Aakash(leans closer): You're right!
Paayal(pushes him away): I was talking about water!
Aakash: What the..!?
Paayal: I'm sure you must not have drunk water even once after having your medicine in the afternoon!
Aakash nods in reply.
Paayal: You must be thirsty. So I'll bring water first & while you change,I'll get you your strong coffee. (imitates him)Okay?
Aakash(smiles): Okay.
Paayal: I'll be back in a minute..
Anjali(from the corner of the stage): When something like that happens, Chhotey must feel like this..
A song plays in the background as Aakash continues to smile.
You know me better than
I know myself!
You know me the best!
You know me better than
I know myself!
You know what to expect!
Anjali resumes speaking once the stage lights go off.
Anjali: Did you see that? Khushiji knew Chhotey had come home even before the car could be heard! Chhotey is not far to be left behind! His ears move the moment they hear the sound of Khushiji's anklets! And no matter what he's doing,his attention shifts from there to Khushiji & her anklets! Take a look..

When the lights come back,the background scene changes to that of ArShi's bedroom.
Aakash(pretends to switch on the handsfree): Ya Aman. (pause)What did Mr. Das say?
He places the tie round his neck while listening to him.
Aakash(knotting the tie): Not possible! Ask him to fix a date before the 25th. (pause)What do you mean by "he wont agree?!" Listen Aman,its your job to convince him. If you cant do that,you're..
He stops when he hears the sound of her anklets.
His eyes automatically go towards the door.
Paayal enters the scene,blushing slightly.
Paayal: Listen..
Aakash: Ya,tell me?
Paayal frowns when his expression changes.
Aakash (thru gritted teeth): I didnt say that to you,Aman! Call me after 5 minutes!
The lights go out after he throws the handsfree.
Anjali(speaks from the corner): Amanji must have thanked Khushiji a thousand times! He did not loose his job only because of her!
When Arnav turns to Khushi,he finds her blushing crimson.
Arnav(whispers): You look much more cute when you're both,embarassed & shy!
Khushi smacks his thigh while turning her face away from him.
Arnav grabs her hand and entwines his fingers with hers.
In the meantime the scene changes on the stage.
Mamaji(smiles): Good morning,Mr. Raizada!
Aakash(shakes his hand): Mornin,Mr. Anand! Please have a seat..
Mamaji nods before sitting down on the chair.
Aakash: I'm sorry for the trouble! Had I been well,I wouldnt have arranged this meetin at my residence!
Mamaji: Thats okay! I appreciate the fact that you didnt cancel the meeting despite being unwell!
Aakash: Speakin' of the meetin,these are the..
He hears the chiming of her anklets the moment he lifts the file off the table.
His hand stops midway as his mind directs its focus towards the source of the sound.
In walks Paayal with a glass of water.
Paayal(smiles): Namaste!
Mamaji nods while picking the glass from the tray.
She waits till he empties the glass.
When Aakash tries to make eye contact with her,she deliberately avoids his gaze.
Paayal: What would you have-tea or coffee?
Mamaji: Tea..
Paayal: I'll send it shortly..
She turns around & walks away,without meeting his eyes.
Mamaji: Werent you saying something,Mr. Raizada?
Aakash: Huh? a.. I was sayin that.. (loudly)Khushi..
Paayal stops in her tracks when she hears that.
She is forced to turn towards him when he doesnt say anything beyond that.
Paayal: Yes,tell me?
Aakash(smirks): Wont you make pakodas? (to the client) I'm sure you wont mind havin pakodas with your tea?
Mamaji: No,but.. I dont want to trouble Mrs. Raizada.
Paayal: Its no trouble at all! Excuse me. I'll just.. go & make the pakodas.
Aakash turns around when she leaves.
Mamaji: What were you saying,Mr. Raizada?
Aakash: Pako..
Mamaji(interrupts): About the project..
Aakash: oh.. ya! I was sayin that.. (hands the file) these are our quotations!
The stage blacks out as soon as mamaji holds the file.
Anjali: So now you know,Khushiji that no matter how hard you try to escape,Chhotey will find some way or the other to bring you back to him!
Khushi turns to Arnav to find a lopsided grin on his face.
Anjali: Chhotey and Khushiji,you know what? Devi Maiyya sent you on Earth after fitting antennae inside your head! Your antennae become alert even when they recieve a weak signal! Have you ever thought what Chhotey feels when Khushiji's anklets jingle? You'll know the answer in a moment!
The stage lights reveal Paayal sitting on a chair and Aakash sitting on his knees on the floor.
Aakash(lipsyncs): Paayaliyaan ho,ho,ho,ho!
Paayal blushes as he lifts her leg & puts it on his knee.
Aakash: Teri paayaliyaan ho,ho,ho,ho!
He slightly lifts her saree to reveal her anklet.
Aakash(caressing the anklet): Teri paayaliyaan shor machaaye,
Neend churaaye,hosh udaaye,
Mujhko paas bulaaye,
Ho Rabba ho!
(Your anklets make noise,
Steal my sleep & my peace of mind,
Pull me closer,
Oh God!)
Paayal(lipsyncs): Paayaliyaan ho,ho,ho,ho!
Paayaliyaan geet sunaaye,
Sargam gaaye,Preet jagaaye,
(blushes)Tujhko paas bulaaye,
Ho Rabba ho!
(My anklets sing a song,invoke the feeling of love,
And pull you closer!)

Aakash gets up once the stage lights go out.
Paayal(whispers): Shift the chair,fast!..
Akash kisses her cheek before taking the chair towards Anjali.
Akash: Di,please change the background change. And please ask OP to switch on the lights.
Anjali(teases): Should I tell him now or.. after 2-4 minutes?
Akash(looks away): Right now.
Anjali laughs as a shy Akash walks towards the stage.

When the lights are switched on,half of the background shows the London eye while the other half shows a picture of India Gate.
Akash appears before the London eye & pretends to speak on his cellphone.
Akash(lipsyncs): Aankhon me tere sapne,
Hothon pe teri baat.
Yeh din toh kat jaata hai,
Guzarti nahi raat.
(Your dreams in my eyes,
Your words on my lips.
The day passes somehow
But the night refuses to go.)

Paayal appears before the India Gate background with the cordless pressed to her ear.
Paayal(lipsyncs): Haay,kaise main sunaau
Jiya ka tujhko haal?
K yaad nahi hai mujhko
Mahina,din,saal!
(How do I tell you
About the condition of my heart?
I dont even remember
What day,month or year it is!)

Akash: Saanson se bandha hai
Saanson ka bandhan.
Teri paayal,gori,
(places a hand on his heart)
Mere dil ki dhadkan!
(My breaths are tied
To yours.
Your anklet,oh beautiful,
Is like my heartbeat!)

As Paayal lipsyncs the first verse,ArShi turn towards each other.
Arnav: Song selection is perfect! I'm glad di chose this song!
Khushi: Not just the song,everything is perfect! They've come to know about every small & big secret of ours! Did you see how jiji was trying to avoid looking at jijaji?
Arnav(nods): Yes,I saw that. Now that everybody knows about it,you need not feel shy or avoid my gaze. Okay?
Khushi(turns to the stage): Watch the program!

Anjali: Sometimes Khushiji refuses to agree with Chhotey's point of view. Then they have an argument about it. What do you think Chhotey feels during such times? Anger? Yes,but anger mixed with love!

The stage lights up to PaYash arguing amongst themselves.
The male voice in the background sings: Haan,woh na,na karti hai.
Haan,badaa akadti hai.
Haan,thodi si ziddi hai,
Haan,akkal se piddi hai!
Jaate hain sab baaye,
Daaye woh jaati hai.
Tedhi inn baaton se
Mujhko sataati hai.
Har waqt se pehle aana
Sunna na koi bahaana.
(Yes,she keeps saying no,no.
Yes,she has some attitude.
Yes,she is a bit stubborn,
Yes,she is a scatterbrain.
When everyone turns left,
She turns to the right.
She irritates me
With her antics.
Arriving before time,
Not buying any excuses.)

The song stops at the same time as the lights go out.
The lights come back to a scene of Paayal helping Akash with his coat.
Akash: Bye..
Paayal: Bye.
He turns around & takes a few steps towards the door when she calls him.
Paayal: Listen..
Akash turns around with a sigh.
Akash: Tell me?
Paayal: Come soon. I'll wait for you..

The song resumes in the background as Akash smiles at Paayal.

Par dekhna mera rasta rozana.. (But she waits for me everyday..)
My dil(heart) goes umm.. mmm.. mmm.
My dil goes ummm.. mmm.. mmm.
Akash walks up to Paayal,kisses her parting and then smiles at her before leaving.

Anjali: Lets see how Chhotey feels when Khushiji wears red i.e. Chhotey's favorite color..

Khushi(mutters): Hey Devi Maiyya! (thoroughly embarassed)This was the only thing which was left to see!

The stage opens to a scene of PaaYash in a theatre.
Paayal(grins): Did you see that? Salmanji is looking so handsome!
When he does not respond with the usual "whatever" Paayal turns to him.
Paayal: Ar.. nav.. ji..
Akash: hmm?
Paayal: Dont.. dont look at me like that! Have some shame! We are not the only ones watching this movie.
Akash(shrugs): I cant help it!
Paayal: What do you mean?
Akash(lipsyncs): Tere chehre se,
Tere chehre se nazar nahi hat ti
Nazaare hum kya dekhein?
Nazaare hum kya dekhein?
(My gaze does not want to
Shift from your face.
So how can I see
Anything else?)
Paayal(smacks her head): Hey Devi Maiyya!

Anjali: We've arrived at the last part of this medley where we'll tell you what Chhotey goes through when Khushiji is sad or when she cries?

The stage background changes to that of a hospital.
Akash runs towards Paayal as soon as he spots her.
Akash(holds her arm): What happened Khushi? Is babuji fine?
Paayal(shakes her head): The operation was unsuccessful.
She buries her face in his chest & cries.
Akash wraps his arms around her while a male voice sings in the background.

Dekha phoolon ko kaanton pe sote huye,
Dekha toofaan ko kashti dubote huye.
Dekh saktaa hoon main
Kuch bhi hote huye!
Nahi,main nahi dekh saktaa
Tujhe rote huye!
(I've seen flowers sleeping on thorns,
I've seen a storm swallowing up a boat,
I can see anything
But I cant see you crying!)

Akash: Khushi.. Khushi,look at me.
When Paayal lifts her head,he cups her face.
Akash: Calm down..
Paayal: How do I calm down? I dont know if babuji will be.. able to walk or not?
Akash: Dont worry! We'll consult some other surgeon. I assure you-I'll find the best doctor for him! But please dont cry. If you cry like this.. babuji,amma,buaji.. everyone will feel sad. (wipes her tears)Please stop cryin,okay?
Paayal nods before the curtains are drawn.

Anjali: You must be knowing Khushiji that 'everyone' includes Chhotey as well. He might not admit it but when you're hurt,he's the one who suffers the most.
Khushi: I know..
Anjali: Before moving on to the next program,I'd like you all to give a big round of applause for Paayalji,Akash,Lavanya and mamaji!

Once the applause dies down,Anjali speaks from behind the curtain.

Anjali: We'd like to take a small break now. Please treat yourself to kala khatta & hara bhara while we prepare for the next program!
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PaYash were greeted by ArShi the moment they stepped down the stage.
Khushi: You both were excellent!
Akash: Thank you so much,Khushiji!
Arnav: You should thank me,Akash..
Khushi: You havent even praised them yet. Then why are you so eager to hear thank you?
Arnav: Coz Akash got a chance to openly indulge in some romance with Paayal only because of me!
Khushi: Because of you?
Arnav: Obviously! He wouldnt have got this chance if he did not play my role.
Khushi: You've got it wrong! Had di not given him a chance to play your role,he wouldnt have got a chance to act with jiji!
Akash: Relax guys! You both are right. I'll thank di later but,for now,thank you so much bhai!
Arnav: You're welcome! And thank you so much for the wonderful performance!
He turns to Paayal after giving Akash a hug.
Arnav: Thanks to you too,Paayal! I used to call Khushi a copycat but I never knew that our family has 2 other copycats as well!
Akash: Tonight everyone is a copycat!
Arnav: Ya,right! That was the real surprise!
Khushi: Tell me something,jijaji. That.. (sings)paayaliyaan ho,ho,ho,ho.. song was for my anklets or.. was it for your Paayalji?
Paayal glares at Khushi for teasing her in front of Arnav.
Akash: It was for your anklet,Khushiji. I was singing from bhai's point of view.
Khushi: Ya,I know that but.. I dont know why I felt as if you were singing it for your Paayal! Anyways,it was pretty good!
Akash: You've just seen half of the program till now. I bet you'll enjoy the other half as well.
Khushi: Yes. You were enjoying on stage till now but you'll get to sit down & enjoy!
Akash(embarassed): Khushiji!
She giggles as they walk towards their seats,as shy as always.
Khushi: And listen..
Arnav: Yeah,tell me?..
Khushi: You also sit down & enjoy the (looks behind him)kalakhatta!
Arnav turns around to find Rahim chacha with glasses full of Khushi's favorite drink.
He takes a glass & gives it to Khushi.
Arnav: You enjoy it! I've.. (whispers)already made preparations for my enjoyment!
Khushi(frowns): What enjoyment are you talking about?
Arnav: I'll tell you once the program gets over! Right now you need to sit down..
Khushi: I dont know why I bother to ask him about it?! He & his habbit of giving surprises! huh!
Arnav smiles to himself as he sits down beside her.
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No precap.

Kindly ignore typos & mistakes. Next update on Sunday,16th November.

Credit for the outfits goes to respective designers.
Credit for the pics goes to Google & respective uploaders.

Awesome chapter...thanks for the PM

Awesome update love it when Khushi is jealous of Arnav.

Awww ..Lovely update :D:D

I was waiting for the translation dear ... :D :D

It's ok
Take ur time :)

don't worry dear!!!