Shantivan Garden!
KHUSHI!
Arnav called her as he saw a glimpse of her and the kids in the garden. Ansh and Meetthi were riding their cycles and Khushi was chasing them like kid herself. Anyone watching her now will never believe that she is the one who is the head of the national level charitable trust SITARA. She along with Anjali and Payal were taking good care of Sitara that today it outgrew every other NGO's in taking care of the needy.
He walked to her and pulled her out not minding the kids yelling.
Meetthi Yash Kulkarni
Ansh: PAPA! What are you doing? Can't you see we are playing and then I am taking Maa to Sitara!
Meetthi: Mamu! You are very bad! You again scolded Bui na?
Arnav: First learn to call her Bua or Mami Sweety.
Meetthi: I will call her as I wish. Bui will not mind. Hai na?
Khushi: Of course sugar! You can call me as you wish!
Arnav: Yeah whatever! You both go and play. We have to be in Sitara in like about 40 minutes.
Ansh: Cheating Papa!
Meetthi: And don't you scold her!
Arnav: Urh!
Saying he pulled a giggling Khushi to the car and the car left Shantivan in a Zoom.
"Love is deceitful and sublime.
In its truest form, it brings out the best in all beings."
People say Love is the foremost and basic emotion in a human being. Yes, in its true form it brings out best in all beings.
Like Ansh's love for his Papa and Khushi Maa brought them together as a family.
Like Payal found Akash's love as a medicine on her feelings that were hurt by her father for being born in lower status family unlike him. And then, when she miscarried twice, his love became very essential for her living. For a woman, its not easy to live after something like this.
But Akash, the man he is, he found something to hold on to, steadied himself and also his wife.
PAYAL!
Payal who was resting looked up at Akash who came with her juice. She looked up at the clock and realized that it has been 2 hours since her breakfast and its already past her time for juice. Admonishing herself, she sat on her bed and was about to walk to Akash when he reached her.
Akash: Relax! Don't stress. I am coming right!
Payal(chuckling): I am not made of glass and doctor has allowed me to walk.
Akash: But also asked us to be careful and asked you to be stressfree. Now here have the juice. Before that.. Do you want to use washroom?
Payal nodded and Akash escorted her to the washroom not minding her jib about him being her bodyguard! Once she was settled after her juice, he took her to the garden which was now free of kids as Anjali called them inside. It was the routine walk now for Akash and Payal and both were in maternity and paternity test till the baby was born. Once they were done, they both sat on a bench there. Payal put her head on his shoulder and sighed. Akash understood what was coming next.
Payal: What if, something happens this time too Akash?
Akash(sighing and pulling her close): Nothing will happen Payal. Even if it does, we are there for each other. I don't want a child to represent our Love. I mean, its not like I love you only if there is a baby!
Payal: Phir bhi..
Akash: Its not like we are ill or something Payal. It is just that the God has not yet decided to bless us with a child.
DM&BJ: What the? We blessed earth with many children. Its you who should find them!
Meenu: Frown!
DM&BJ: Grin and wink.
Meenu: Scowl
Payal: We had a plan to adopt a baby Akash.
Akash: Yes.
Payal: We dropped the idea only because I conceived again right?
Akash(frowning): Haan!
Payal: If we went forward with the idea and brought a baby home and then if I got pregnant?
She asked looking up at his face as if searching for answer. Akash understood where she was going with this. He smiled.
Akash: You know me well Payal. Though I am son of my father, I am more like my mother and Di. I will not differentiate and be kanjus in loving Payal. Even if adopted, it will be our baby Payal.
Payal smiled happily.
Payal: Then, can we adopt a child Akash? Let us bring up both the babies?
Akash: First let us get through this pregnancy Payal.
Payal: I am not doing this because I am uncertain of this baby. But certain about adoption. Devi Maiyya ke kripa se, now we have so much money to bring up as many babies as we can apart from our never ending love.
DM&BJ: Thadaasthu!
Meenu: grinning
Akash was ever happy and he knew what will make Payal happy and may be his sister, actually sisters too!
There Ankit and Sunetra who had their own struggling, at last were happy with 2 kids of their own, a boy Sushant and a girl Suhaani of 4 and 6 years, who are very close to the kids of Raizada house and Never miss to stay with them turn the whole house upside down whenever they visit.
AR Delhi..!
Aman: Hey Devi Maiyya! Yeh Larka Mujhe Pagal Kar dega!
DM: Shaadi ho gayi, ek beta Ho gaya! And look at him! Still doing HEY DEVI MAIYYA JHAAP!
BJ: Nosy Mathur!
DM: If he does that again, Today's quota of Jalebi cut!
BJ: Damn you Aman Mathur!
Aman: Beta Nahush! Stop! Urhh!
NAHUSH AMAN MATHUR
Nahush was 3 year old son of Aman and Nicky who was very much active like any in Shantivan and was adored by everyone except for Aman, for whom he was biggest headache. Today as Nicky had to leave for Court for some paper work, Aman brought Nahush with him to AR so that woman back home need not run behind him like he is now.
Nahush was a very active kid who did not like staying in one place while Aman had to do his work in AR. So what else will happen..
Aman was running behind Nahush who was running in speed of bullet train across the AR lawn. Suddenly Aman bumped on someone and was about to fall before he steadied himself and the person, who was none other than Nicky. THey had arms around each other and were so close and thankful for not falling while their son was clapping and encouraging them.
Aman: Err! I was trying to follow Nahush.
Nicky: And I were searching for you both!
Both of them chuckled and went to pick up their son in their arms who was still laughing at his parents running into each other.
Aman: Your work in court?
Nicky: Finish. So only I came here so that we can go home for lunch.
Aman: Oh! Ok.. Thank god you came. Nahush is seriously out of control.
Nicky(chuckling and walking to their car): He is as much in control as a 3 year old should be Aman. And you are always complaining..
and started Nicky's bolti express! Aman shook his head. He had a crazy family!
"Love At its worst, it's a tool used to manipulate and ruin anyone who is stupid enough to hold it."
Yash's parents loved Money more though they loved their son. And this love led them to worse by taking them away from their son in the time they needed their onl son more. And Yash even after 10 years has refused to accept their apologies. If not for them, many people would not have suffered so much even if everything is settled now. But their love for money was the basic reason for all the distress even if it was for very little time.
Aarthy's love for her husband made her forget her own son and had him suffer so much which made him to go through the process of vengeance and made Khushi and Aditya endure so much.
"Sacrifice is noble and tender.
It's the action of a host who values others above himself.
Sacrifice is brought through love and decency. It is truly heroic."
Yes Sacrifice is really heroic and its action of someone who values others above themselves. Like Khushi!
Arnav and Khushi entered Sitara in Mayur Vihaar. Even before Khushi could enter the main hall, many kids rushed to her and engulfed her in a big group bear hug making her laugh loud.
Arnav stood there smiling as kids pulled her with them inside asking about her absence for 3 months. Khushi explained about Avisha and Arka birth.
Arnav shuddered even today to think of the birth. His foodie wife managed to nourish herself and the babies well. In fact she over nourished that the babies were over grown to come out through birth canal by normal delivery. But Doctors were confident that normal delivery was possible. But after nearly 10 hours of labor pain, Khushi was losing it. Complicating the situation, Arka got herself tangled in the umbilical cord that did not let her come out while Avisha was all the way down to birth canal.
At one stage, it was lives at stake. They said that saving only one of the three was possible. Khushi in between her pains asked the doctor to save the babies somehow not worrying about her while Arnav went hysterical asking everyone to save Khushi if they want to return home alive.
It was Ansh who was able to calm Arnav. Ansh for his age was very much confident that Khushi and his sisters will make it to the world. In fact he was the one who named Arka after Tara meaning stellar of stars. Because Arnav and Khushi made sure that 9 year Ansh knew his mother and her sacrifice for her loved ones.
He was the one who calmed Arnav saying that his Tara Maa will let no harm come near their family and that little kid's belief came true. Doctors decided to go for a C section for Khushi and after a lot of struggle all 3 were safe. Arnav cried on Khushi's shoulder in extreme relief. He did not even have the guts to see his daughters. Identical twins, with Khushi's complexion, her beauty and his eyes which appealed to Khushi so much. But oh how he wanted his daughters to have Khushi those Hazel orbs!
ARNAV!
Arnav came out his reverie as his wife called for him.
Khushi: Bring their dussera gift. What are you doing standing simply?
Arnav: What the!
Khushi: What the nahi.. Gift Arnav! Go and bring. Laad governor kahi ke!
Kids laughed and Arnav glared which went unaffected. Shaking his head he went and brought the gifts and distributed to the kids who took them happily. These kids who did not have family were a family on their own.
Arnav and Khushi stayed and enjoyed the day with them Had lunch with them and played with them. Left only it was time for the kids afternoon nap.
Arnav and Khushi were in Car. The journey was very silent. But Arnav was smiling to himself thinking about everything that has changed in his life so far. The reason was sitting beside and was glancing at him for every few seconds. Frowning Arnav halted the car in a lonely road and turned to her.
Arnav: WHAT?
Khushi: Uff. Sukriya Devi Maiyya! Its WHAT THE not What!
Arnav: For one talk in way that I can understand Khushi! Why are you looking at me like that?
Khushi: We have been in this car so many times and there was not a time when you halted the car with screech and yelled at me. But today you were all smiling and silent. So I was scared. Are you ok? Do you have temperature?
She was about to touch his forehead when Arnav pushed her hand away.
Arnav: What the!
And he could not control himself. He gave in the battle and laughed aloud. Then pulled Khushi to him who was looking at him in confusion. He kissed her soundly making her dizzy by the time she was released.
Khushi(breathy): Arnav?
Arnav: Tum Pagal ho.. You know?
Khushi: Bachpan se. Now only you found out?
Arnav: NO!
Khushi: Then?
Arnav: Nothing!
Chuckling again, he started the car leaving Khushi who was more confused.
"Vengeance is an act of violence.
It allows those who have been wronged to take back some of what was lost to them.
Unlike sacrifice, it gives back to the one who practices."
Just like Arnav's Vengeance gave him back his Khushi.
They reached home and as usual, the kids were delighted to see their favorite bui, Bua, Mami, Chachi.
CHACHI! ChACHU
Called the youngest Nahush. Arnav and Khushi bent down to Nahush who ran to him at last after all his sister and brothers.
Khushi: Dheere Nahush!
Arnav: Hey buddy! Did you give nice time to that dumb daddy of yours?
Aman: Oh please! Don't teach him anymore ASR!
Khushi: How many times we have asked you to call him Arnav at home?
Nicky: Old habits die hard Khushi!
Nicky said as Khushi straightened carrying Nahush in her arms who was getting annoyed on being ignored. He turned everyone's attention to him by calling Arnav and KHushi loudly this time. chuckling they asked him what is the matter.
Nahush: Chachi, you know.. Arka today smiled at me. but Avisha kicked me!
Khushi: Acha.. Bad Avisha.. What shall we do Nahush?
Nahush: No she is not friend with me na.. If you let me play with her, she will also smile.
that little kid found a cute solution. Among Arka and Avisha, Avisha was a little sensitive. But once, she is used to you, she is a darling, given that the twins were only 2 months.
Khushi: Who asked you not to play?
Nahush: Ansh bhai!
Ansh: What the! NO!
Khushi: ARNAV! Look at what your son has learnt now!
Arnav: What the! He is my son now?
Khushi: Aap hi ki tarah WHAT THE bolna seekh gaya!
Arnav: Khushi!
Nahush: CHACHU!
He was annoyed again. At that time Anjali and Yash came carrying the twins.
Anjali: Nahush! Avisha and Arka are still small. But you wanted to carry them when you are small yourself. So Only Ansh asked you not to do that. But you can play with them when they are on their play mat. OK? And BHAI! KHUSHI! Do you even realize that you are fighting worse than kids that too in front of kids? And Khushi, Akash wanted to talk to you. He is out with Payal for her regular Check up.. He will be wanting a perfect appointment.
Arnav: Do you realize that I am the elder here?
Yash: Out of everything, you catch this point. Seriously Arnav?
Khushi: Buddhu Laad Governor!
Arnav: What? KHUSHI!
Saying he chased a running Khushi with the kids cheering him and Khushi. Mainly Maanas and Aatreya who were all scheming against him.
Aditya: These two!
Sanaah: how cute
Anjali: Iss Pyaar ko Kya Naam doon!
She said exasperated.
But there Khushi ran to their room to escape him but was caged between his arms. She tried to wriggle out. But only tangled herself more and at last she leaned on him panting.
Arnav: YOu called me buddhu?
Khushi: Its fact.
Arnav: How many times I told you, not to challenge me. You are playing with fire.
Khushi smiled remembering every moment between them. Even after so many days, the fire between them was the same.
Khushi: And I also said that, I like playing so. And you never know. You may get burnt yourself.
She said huskily just like she used to tease him earlier. Arnav gasped.
The passion was still the same.
Arnav: I just love you when you go all wild cat on me unlike what others in the house think. Cut that. I LOVE YOU PERIOD!
Khushi gave a peck on his cheeks and snuggled more in his chest.
Khushi(whispering): I LOVE YOU TOO.
But the love was not same. It kept increasing every nanosecond.
DM: Vengeance is act of Violence.
BJ: But Sacrifice is noble and tender.
DM: Hatred is damaging and bitter emotion and Vengeance is strong emotion
BJ: Sacrifice and Love makes you weak
Meenu: But all these together led Khushi and Arnav to each even after they faced so many ordeals. Love and Sacrifice may be someone's weakness but is also the greatest strength. Vengeance may be strong, but sacrifice is noble. So love-hate, Vengeance-Sacrifice all are two sides of Same coin that will always lead us to the one we love beyond sanity like for Arnav it led to Khushi, for Khushi it led to Arnav and for both it led them to Ansh and now together they were a cute family blessed with two tiny angels.
Quotes Credit: Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Proof Read: Sush
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