YEH ISHQ HAIN...
In a beautiful and huge palace like mansion in Melbourne, the silence was broken by a shrill cry of a baby. Her mother came running inside the room and took her in her protective arms to stop her from crying.
Arey princess what happened? Y r u crying? Look mamma is here now. Stop crying.' Said the beautiful lady.
Come on Khushi she is just 8 months old. How will she understand what u r speaking?' came a sleepy voice from the king size bed.
Arnav don't speak anything. First of all u r sleeping till late and now when I m cooing my baby u r disturbing me & teaching a mother. Humph... Now get ready u r getting late for ur work.'
Khushi pls let me sleep today. Bcoz of u I wasn't able to sleep the whole night.'
Haww... It must be the other way round my sweet hubby. U were the one nt letting me sleep. Now get up or else I won't talk to u.'
Ok... Ok... baba... Noone can win over u.'
I know that.'
Saying it Khushi went out of the room along with their 8 months old baby girl Arshi cooing her all the way. She started preparing the breakfast for the trio and waited for her Love to get down soon. In the room, Arnav gets ready and come down to find his love of life lost in her own world along with their princess in her lap. He slowly moves near her and taps her shoulder to bring her back from her non-stop thoughts.
khushi.. What happened? R u OK? Is anything disturbing u?'
Nothing Arnav... Just thinking something um-important... So sit. I'll serve the breakfast.'
She turned and was going to move towards the kitchen when she felt a tug in her wrist. She turned to see her husband holding it with a sad and confusing look.
Khushi don't lie to me. Something is bothering u.. Won't u share it with me? We promised that we'll share everything with each-other let it be good or bad.'
Arnav.. I...I (she hugged Arnav tightly and he knew something is disturbing her & made her sit in his lap.) I... m missing papa.'
If she thinks that Arnav will be shocked then she was wrong as somewhere deep in his heart he knew the reason for what she was lost. Soon he too was lost in his past but then composed himself.
Khushi I m sorry that I m the reason...'
Shut up Arnav. I have told u umpteenth times that u aren't the reason but he himself lost his daughter the day he shot my love.(after a pause) Now I m not much affected by him. I have my own family. I always needed u and I'll always need u.' Khushi said cryin gin Armav's lap.
Shh... Khushi pls don't cry. Everything is alright now. Pls jaan u know I hate to see tears in ur eyes. Pls stop crying.'
Khushi knows very well that Arnav hates seeing tears in her eyes so she wiped her tears.
I m sorry. I won't cry.'
Before Arnav says anything, she goes to the kitchen to bring the breakfast. They have a silent breakfast where Khushi was feeding Arshi and eating a little. Arnav noticed it and knew though she is hiding her tears and trying to look happy but her eyes r an open book for him and they say that she is not ok. After having breakfast Arnav goes to their room and makes a call. After a while Khushi enters their room to see Arnav has changed his clothes and is sitting on the bed leaning his head on the headrest of the bed. Khsuhi gets panic thinking if he is OK.
Arnav what happened? R u feeling weak? Shall I call the doctor?'
What the... Y r u asking such question Khushi?'
Voh... U changed ur clothes and not going to office so I thought that u r not well.'
I just din feel to go to office so took a leave as there is no important meeting that needs my presence. BTW where is arshi?'
I made her sleep in her cradle in her room.'
She goes and sits beside him. She understood that he took leave from the office work bcoz of her as he knew that she isn't ok.
Arnav can I say to u something?'
Of course jaan. U can anything to me?'
Arnav I really don't understand y he hates u so much? U always loved me, cared for me, protected me and will always do... then Y?'
To be true I too don't know Khushi.'
U know Arnav that day when doctor said that to save is next to impossible, I was going to die. I can never live without u Arnav... pls don't ever leave me and go...' She said with moist eyes.
Shhh... Khushi I'll not go anywhere leaving u and our princess.'
They both hugged each other tightly and went into their past thinking of how they ended up together.
*****Past*****
Arnav and Khushi were in the same college. They met on the very first day of the college. Some senior boys were making Khushi feel uncomfortable and were ragging her. She was crying & when one among those seniors misbehaved with Khushi, he felt a sharp stinging pain on his cheek. Yes Arnav slapped him and warned the others to stop ragging or else he'll complain to the den who seems to be his best friend Aakash's father. Khushi thanked him and asked him to be her friend. That was the time they first time looked in each other's eyes all lost in deep oceans 7 when they shook their hands they felt an electric jolt passing through their spines. Soon, their friendship became strong. Khushi was from Gujarat and was the daughter of a rich business man & her mom died when she was 8 while Arnav was an orphan having no one in his family and was a middle-class boy with high aims and strong determination. Arnav saved Khushi from every problem. It was Arnav last year in college and Khushi second last. In the valentines party, Arnav surprised Khushi by proposing her infront of everyone. Not only Khushi, everyone present their was shocked as Arnav always hid his feelings and was always lost when it came to express his feelings. Khushi readily accepted his proposal as they both knew that they both loved each other don't know from when. They shared many happy and romantic moments. Now after completing his studies, Arnav shifted from his part-time job to a job in a reputed company as a fashion designer. He always took time to meet his Love.
After Khushi passed her last year, she asked Arnav to meet her at a caf where they usually meet. She passed it with flying colors same as Arnav as both were bright students. She told him that her dad was asking her to go back to A'bad In Gujarat. She said she wasn't having a good feeling for going back as if something will happen. Arnav reassured her and said that soon he'll come to ask her hand for marriage. Khushi said that her father loves her a lot and will accept this proposal if she accept it. After going back to her native land, she got the shock that her father has selected a guy for her. She din react at it and thought to talk to her dad. When she informed about this to Arnav, he said that he'll arrive asap. She tried to talk to her dad but he was busy in marriage preparations
On the day prior to engagement, Khushi entered in his dad's room along with Arnav. He asked if Arnav was her friend? To which she answered yes he is indeed my friend or to say More than a friend. Dad I love him & I wish to marry him.' This was a shock to her dad. He opposed their relation and asked Arnav to go back or else it won't be good. Arshi din budge and Khushi in anger din even attend her own engagement. She curtly told everyone that she loves Arnav and would marry only him. Her dad forced her to marry the guy he selected. When asked for the reason to rject Arnav, he said he is poor and not rich so he can't keep his daughter happy. Arnav felt a pang of pain in his heart.
Khushi angrily replied Dad I love Arnav and so it doesn't matter if he is rich or poor. Infact he is richer than u. He has a huge, rich and pure heart that u lack tos ee. Money cannot buy happiness dad. & if it is so then here my decision too. I love Arnav and I m going back to Mumbai along with him. I won't marry anyone else other than him.'
Arnav felt proud that he has loved such an innocent and pure soul but now her dad's words made him to ponder if he is really perfect for Khushi. In her room, Khushi was packing her bags when Arnav came and said that her dad was correct. She should marry the one he has selected. Khushi got angry and said that he is not determined in his decision. She loved him and will marry him only. Arnav tried to make her understand that for a living, money is needed. Khushi said they both r well studied so both can work. At last, Arnav had to bow his head down and listen to his lady-love. They both left the house without informing anyone. When Khushi's dad came to know, he ordered everyone to find them and kill Arnav. Arshi were waiting for the train at railway station where some goons came and dragged Arnav along with them. They started beating him balck and blue. Arnav tried to fight but a single person can never with stand almost 70-80 people. They had hit him very badly while Khushi helplessly tried her futile attempts to save Arnav. Her dad came and Khushi knew it was him who threw this orders. She was crying uncontrollably.
Dad pls ask them to stop beating him. Pls. they'll kill him dad. They'll kill him.'
Let them kill him. He tried to snatch away my daughter from me. He has to pay for it.'
Khushi was too shocked to react. Dad how can u say that? I love him. I can't live without him.'
Her pleadings fell on deaf ears and her dad started to drag her away from Arnav while she suddenly pushed him away. Her dad was shocked. He never thought his daughter will do something of such sort. Today by pushing me, u have lost ur father Khushi. U r dead for me.'
U know what dad. U lost me the moment u accused Arnav to be poor. I never knew my dad won't be able to see my happiness.' She said angrily and again ran towards Arnav. Her dad ordered his men to stop and go back. While going back, acc. To her dad's order they shot 2-3 bullets to Khushi too. Her dad just said while going U r really dead for me. They both were lying lifelessly until some good-hearted people helped them by taking them to the hospital. The operations were successful. Khushi gained consciousness but Arnav was in a very critical condition. Doctor had always seen Khushi as his own daughter so obliged to her wish to keep Arnav under strict observation. It was almost after 5 days he came out of coma and almost after 3 weeks they headed back to Mumbai were both held a silent oath to the Almighty. Arnav took an oath that he would work hard to make Khushi happy while Khushi prayed for arnav's well-being. When they reached Mumbai, another shoc was waiting for them. Her dad has asked all the company's to refuse to offer job toArshi. Arnav had lost all hopes when Khushi asked him to open his own fashion house and she'll support him in each step of life. They had a court marriage and after 1 year and 4 months she gave birth to their symbol of love, their little happiness, Arshi. They then shifted to Australia permanently and now after 2 years of her dad's such cheap action, they own their own fashion house AK fashion house which is top leading company in Australia and 3rd leading company internationally...
Their never ending love always bind them together and tht love increases day by day.
Pathar ki hain yeh duniya jazbat nahi samajti,
Dil mein kya hain voh baat nahi samajti,
Tanha to chand bhi hain sitaron ke beech,
Par chand ka dard voh raat nahi samajti.
So Guys... How was it? This is my FIRST OS and I m very nervous for readers' reply... Pls do comment...
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