My Fair Khushi COMPLETE! - Page 72

Originally posted by: Nenapinku

Hey hi, I'm new reader of u r story it's realky wonderful like something new 👍🏼Arnav is khushi's tutor 😆 by the way excellent update, khushi bubble of happiness going to bust very soon , poor girl gonna hurt badly bez when Arnav is in anger he'll be the worst & plz try to update regularly bez we almost forgot the story at least give some note before stopping.

Happy New year to u & u r family 😊

Originally posted by: anjs

oh god my heart is thudding badly.

chapter was awesome... but Khushi will end up with a heart break, no ?

All that jewelery that Arnav gave her, was just to win the bet, nothing more then that. But he was an idiot to give her things that were so important.

CHAPTER 23. WILL ARNAV WIN THE BET?

Khushi walked outside and was surprised to see Anjali hugging someone. The man had his back facing her so Khushi could not see his features. He was a tall man though, that much Khushi noticed. As she walked closer, she saw Arnav and Aakash also joking with that person. Who is this? Khushi frowned. As she reached the car, Anjali grinned at her, "Khushi! Look what surprise Aakash gave me! Meet Shyam! My husband! He was supposed to come back a week later but he is back today!" Shyam turned around and Khushi finally got to meet Anjali's husband. They shook hands and Shyam looked at Anjali, "So this is the fake Princess?", he commented. Anjali nodded and Shyam turned back to Khushi. He looked at her from top to bottom and then turned to look at Arnav with wide eyes, "Wow Saale Saab! You did a great job! If Anjali hadn't told me, I would have actually believed that she is a Princess from some big Palace in Rajasthan!"

Khushi narrowed her eyes at Shyam's comment. Why was he crediting Arnavji? What about me who trained so hard or what about Anjali who gave me this perfect look? Anjali seemed to have same thoughts as she piped up, "Excuse me! Khushi and I have worked hard too! And don't forget that Aakash also took part in this! It was a team effort!" Shyam smirked at her, "Say what you want! But the main credit does go to Saale Saab!" He turned back to Arnav and shook his hand, "Great work Saale Saab!" Anjali huffed in indignation while Aakash ignored the whole jibe. But Khushi was fuming. Shyam giving credit to Arnavji is forgivable. But why is Arnavji not defending us? She looked at Arnav and was disturbed to see a smirk on his face. He is proud of it, as if it was all his hard work! Khushi shook her head. Don't focus on this Khushi! You have a party to go to!

An hour later, they all reached the party. All five of them stood outside the doors. Khushi fumbled with her hands in nervousness. Hey Devi Maiyya! Let everything go perfectly tonight!

"Ready Khushi?", Anjali asked and Khushi nodded.

"Give your best!", Aakash cheered and Khushi chuckled.

"I know you will fool everybody!", Shyam gave his vote of confidence too. Khushi nodded.

Then Khushi turned to Arnav and looked at him with expectant eyes. He turned towards her and simply gave her stern look, "Don't let my hard work go waste!" Khushi felt disappointment wash over her. That's it? No best of luck or any kind of tender words! Chod Khushi! You already knew this fellow was rude and arrogant! So why are you even expecting encouragement from him? But Khushi knew why she was expecting such things from him? He loved her! Couldn't he have cheered the love of his life? Khushi pushed aside her thoughts and focused on the party. She had to make sure Arnav won this bet! Now he was not just her trainer! He was also the love of her life! She couldn't let him down!

Aakash, Arnav, Shyam and Anjali started to walk towards the party. Khushi took in a deep breath, said Devi Maiyya's name in reverence and walked into the party. One by one the heads turned to check who arrived and once their eyes fell on ethereal looking Khushi, they simply stared at her. Eligible bachelors checked her out, young girls fumed in envy and many folks even wondered which Raizada Bachelor's girlfriend is she! Aakash raised an eyebrow at the way people stared towards them as they walked into the party. Definitely Cinderella theme going on here, he thought. He snuck a look at the Prince Charming of this story and pressed his lips tightly as he realised the anger Arnav seemed to express with his eyes and body language due to everybody staring at Khushi. No feelings, my foot! You keep lying to yourself but your body betrays you to us! He looked around and was surprised to notice that even Anjali was looking at Arnav differently.

"So you finally realised?", Aakash asked Anjali softly.

"Oh yes!", Anjali muttered as she looked from Arnav to Khushi. Khushi seemed to be too focused on her task of being a Princess to notice Arnav's expressions or body language.

"You were right!", Anjali muttered, "We are definitely getting Khushi as our Bhabhi!"

"But only if our brother stops being egotistic and does something about it!", Aakash retorted.

Anjali looked at Aakash curiously and Aakash explained in whisper, "Bhai is in denial! One guess as to why!"

Anjali blinked rapidly as she realised what Aakash was trying to say. Arnav's ego would never let him confess to Khushi whom he still saw as just some waitress.

"Oh no!", She whispered.

"Oh yes!", Aakash sighed.

Khushi looked around worriedly. Why was there no known face in the party? She met some people in her first party but she could not spot anyone of them here. Just then Arnav came close to her and whispered while nodding at other guests, "Don't expect to see the guests from other party here! They were socialites and these are corporate and embassy people! Total different circles! That's why Naaniji is not here either!" Khushi nodded and they continued to walk in.

Khushi watched as Shyam, Aakash and Arnav were recognised by everybody. Even Anjali was recognised. She was told by Anjali that all three were quite famous as businessmen in the Corporate circles and as Anjali always accompanied her brothers before marriage and husband after marriage to such parties people knew her too.

Just then, the first test of the bet happened. A Lady stepped ahead and asked Arnav if he would not introduce the beautiful lady with him. Arnav smiled and introduced Khushi, "Meet Your Highness, Khushali. She is the Princess of a small gharana in Rajasthan!" The name was decided one night when Anjali declared that Khushi wasn't Princess like name. Aakash had suggested the name Khushali' and it stuck.

"Oh really?", the Lady seemed shocked. Arnav introduced the Lady to Khushi and both shook hands.

The Lady asked Khushi few questions in fluent English and Khushi replied similarly. Finally the Lady excused herself and Khushi looked at Arnav with worry. Arnav gave her a proud smile, "Well done! She believed you!" Khushi grinned widely. Arnav leaned down and whispered near her ear, "No need to show so much teeth! You are Princess! Remain demure!" Khushi felt a shiver at his breath so close to her before the words penetrated and she huffed. Pasting a shy smile on her lips, she met the next person who came to ask about her.

Soon one by one people came to ask about Khushi. Some of them were polite, some of them spoke in taunts laced in sweet words and some even were in awe of meeting an obscure Princess. Khushi greeted them all with grace, politeness and demureness that a Princess should have. But then came the most important test of the night.

"Arnav! I would like to introduce you to someone!", the lady from earlier arrived with a middle aged couple in tow.

"Meet Your Highness Prince Uday Singh and his wife Princess Aradhna! They hail from the Royal family of Jodhpur in Rajasthan!" Arnav took a sharp breath in and looked at Khushi with wide eyes. Khushi nodded indicating that she was ready for the main test, the test that will determine if Arnav won the bet or not! If she fooled a Prince and Princess into believing that she was another Princess, Arnav had won the bet!

Arnav shook hands with the Prince and Princess. He turned towards Khushi, "And in front of you are Your Highness Princess Khushali of Jaigadh, Rajasthan!" Khushi shook hands with the Prince and Princess. The Prince looked curious, "Princess of Jaigadh? That's unheard of!" Khushi smiled and gave the rehearsed answer that Arnav, Aakash and Anjali had planned for her, "It's a very small town in the state. It used to be a big Princely state many centuries ago before one of my ancestors gambled everything and we went in debt. The Title remained but rest was lost. Luckily my grandfather started his business and we are out of poverty. Now my family is known for their cottage industry rather than the Title!" Khushi shrugged. Arnav and Aakash watched with bated breath. Even lie could be sold if spoken with right confidence and proper acting. And hence, it was upto Khushi's acting as a Princess that would determine if the Prince and Princess bought her story. Did Khushi make the right sales pitch? Both wondered.

The Prince nodded, "Oh! Interesting! But sadly its true that many Princely states were lost in last few centuries! Nevertheless, I am happy to meet you!" Arnav and Aakash gave deep sighs of reliefs. Khushi's glee was seen in her eyes when she glanced at them. As the Prince and Princes continued to speak with Khushi, Aakash pulled Arnav aside, "You did it! You won the bet!"

Arnav smirked, "That I did!" then he shrugged, "But we already knew that I would win!"

Aakash nodded, "Khushi is extraordinary. Her hard work and focus was commendable from the start. So it was obvious we would win before we even started her training!"

Arnav frowned, "But even if it hadn't been Khushi, I would have won!". The Pride was palpable on his face, "It was not Khushi who made this venture successful. It was successful because I could do it. I can change a girl from waitress to a Princess!"

Aakash frowned but before he could say something Arnav walked away. Aakash shook his head. Bhai and his ego! Suddenly, I am scared for Khushi!

An hour later, Aakash was exhausted. How many more people he had to meet tonight? But networking is important for the Company so he had to meet people. He bobbed his head to the music playing in the party. Half an hour earlier, the dance floor was open for dancing and many couples went to the floor as the DJ played 90s romantic songs. He sighed just as Anjali came over.

"Hey Di! Enjoying?", Aakash asked.

"Forget my enjoying! Look at Khushi!", Anjali seemed annoyed as she pointed at middle of the dance floor.

Aakash turned to look at where she was pointing and blinked in surprise.

"Oye hoye! Khushi seemed to be enjoying herself!", Aakash commented and he was right. Khushi was dancing with some man and seemed to be grinning and laughing.

"That's her sixth dance partner for tonight. Half an hour earlier the first guy came over and since then she hasn't left the dance floor! One after another, one after another, she keeps on getting asked for dance!", Anjali groused.

Aakash turned to look at Anjali with a frown on his face, "Don't tell me!", he gasped, "You are jealous!", he spoke in wondrous voice. His voice got excited, "You are jealous that Khushi got asked to dance so many times! Oh this is so fun!" He chuckled. Anjali stomped on his foot and he winced. He looked at her with mock anger and Anjali rolled her eyes, "I am not jealous, you Dolt! But someone else is!" Aakash looked at her bewildered and Anjali pointed towards the bar. Aakash turned around and his eyes widened.

"Woah! What's happening there?", Aakash couldn't believe it. His brother sat on the bar stool glaring in the direction of dance floor while gulping whisky after whisky.

"Why is he getting drunk so much? Normally he sips the same glass through the whole party!", Aakash continued to look confused.

"You are such a nave idiot!", Anjali huffed. Then she pointed at Khushi giggling on the dance floor and then at glaring and fuming Arnav.

Aakash's jaw dropped open and then he started laughing.

"Why are you laughing?", now it was Anjali's turn to get confused.

Aakash chuckled, "Arre! Today morning, he denied that he was in love with Khushi. I made him jealous and he blurted out that he loved her. Before coming here, he denied it again. And now suddenly, he is glaring and fuming. For someone who claims that he has no feelings for Khushi, he surely seems to exhibit a lot of jealousy!"

"But that doesn't solve our problem!", Anjali pouted.

"What problem? I don't see a problem!", Aakash shrugged.

Anjali slapped her forehead, "Arre! One love bird is getting drunk, the other love bird is dancing there! Try to understand!"

"Oh! You mean that?", Aakash blinked, "Now I see the problem!"

"Do something! I can't see my Chote like this!", Anjali looked down sadly.

"Ok Ok! No need to go emotional on me! Let me try something!", Aakash replied and walked off. Behind him, Anjali giggled excitedly.

Aakash reached Arnav and sat beside him. Arnav didn't even notice him. He was too focused on watching Khushi dance with some random guy.

"How much are you going to drink?", Aakash asked.

Arnav looked away from the dance and gave Aakash a glare.

"Stop drinking!", Aakash uttered.

Arnav ignored him and emptied another glass of whisky into his mouth.

Aakash shook his head and grabbed Arnav's glass before he could ask for more, "Enough!", he growled.

Arnav sent him another glare and grabbed another empty glass while ordering for whisky.

Aakash wondered what to say next. That's when an idea struck him, "Bhai! I noticed the ring and necklace Khushi is wearing! It was made for your bride right?"

Arnav shrugged, "Yes! So what?"

"It was made for your wife, Bhai!", Aakash huffed.

Arnav rolled his eyes, "Yes! And I gave it to Khushi because it matches her clothing. Nothing else!"

Aakash chuckled, "The necklace I can understand! What's with the ring? I don't think that was necessary! She could have gone without that accessory!"

Arnav shrugged, "That's what you think. I thought the ring was needed to match her attire and her look as Princess so I gave it to her!"

Aakash sighed, "Another excuse. How deep can you be in denial Bhai that you can't even see why you gave that ring to Khushi?"

Arnav ignored him.

Aakash huffed. He stood up and leaned closer to his brother, "I know you don't like her dancing with that guy! But what is the use of drinking? That is not going to stop her from dancing with that fellow!" Arnav finally looked at Aakash properly. Aakash had Arnav's attention.

Aakash smirked, "Deny all you want, but you feel something for her! Situation is such that you can't even hide it! You tried your level best to not to fall for her, but today all you can think about is her! If that is the case, then claim her as yours! Make her yours instead of letting her dance with others!"

For a second, Aakash thought Arnav was about to get up and walk to Khushi but then Arnav turned back to his drinks and Aakash sighed. He turned around and gave Anjali a thumbs down. Anjali looked defeated as she turned away. Aakash gave Arnav one last glimpse and then he also walked away.

What Aakash didn't realise was that his words had affected Arnav. They were running on a loop in his brain. Arnav stared at his filled whiskey glass as he contemplated Aakash's words. Just then the song ended and Khushi caught her break from dancing. She walked near to the bar where buffet was kept and asked for some juice. Arnav stared at her unable to look away. Another song started playing in the background. He got up from his seat and walked close to her feeling an unknown pull towards her. She was facing sideways looking at the dishes. He placed his hand on her shoulder and she turned around.

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

"Khushi!", he whispered.

Zubaan Par Tera Phir Bhi Naam Aa Raha Hai

"Arnavji is everything ok?", Khushi asked.

Jahaan Raaz Ko Chupaaya Na Jaaye

Jahaan Raaz Ko Chupaaya Na Jaaye

His heart thudded in his chest at her concerned expression.

Mohabbat Mein Aisa Makaam Aa Raha Hai

Arnav was unable to look away from Khushi.

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Khushi felt herself blush at the intense manner Arnav was staring at her.

Zubaan Par Tera Phir Bhi Naam Aa Raha Hai

Before Arnav knew it, he had raised his hand and had silently asked her to dance.

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Arnav felt bliss envelope him when Khushi placed her hand on his. He walked with her to the dance floor and started to dance. As they swayed to music, he slowly mumbled, "I think you were right."

Khushi looked at him confused and Arnav elaborated, "Love is not just a hormonal side effect. I think it is much much more!" Khushi's eyes widened. He was referring to the day they were practising their dance. Was he saying what I think he is saying? Before she could question him, he spun her out and pulled her in. She looked at him sideways as he hugged her from behind and swayed to the music.

Banaaya Hai Maine Tujhe Apna Saaki

Rahe Kis Tarah Phir Mere Hosh Baaki

The moment, the words, the music and Arnav's arms around her made Khushi feel giddy. She closed her eyes slowly and let herself get lost in the moment.

Banaaya Hai Maine Tujhe Apna Saaki

Rahe Kis Tarah Phir Mere Hosh Baaki

Arnav turned her around and cupped her cheeks. He leaned down to kiss her.

Rahe Kis Tarah Phir Mere Hosh Baaki

Arnav came out of his daydream with Khushi still in his arms and both had stopped swaying.

Hey...Nazar Yun Behekne Lagi Hai Ke Jaise

Khushi turned around curiously. Why had he stopped dancing?

Nazar Yun Behekne Lagi Hai Ke Jaise

Mere Saamne Koi Jaam Aa Raha Hai

Arnav stared at her, unable to look away.

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Zubaan Par Tera Phir Bhi Naam Aa Raha Hai

Khushi finally snapped her fingers in front of him and he looked away.

Jahaan Raaz Ko Chupaaya Na Jaaye

Mohabbat Mein Aisa Makaam Aa Raha Hai

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

He walked away from the dance floor unsettled by how intense his feelings were for Khushi. Khushi also felt unsettled due to overwhelming emotions and walked away to get better control on them. As the song continued, Arnav's eyes kept on looking at Khushi. He tried his level best to look away but his eyes always came back to her. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath hoping to control his emotions. He opened his eyes and was shocked. The whole party hall was empty. He looked down and was shocked to see himself dressed in black dress pants and translucent red shirt. He looked up to see Khushi in front of him in red Chudidaar. She turned to run away when he grabbed her arm and pulled her close.

Yeh Zulfon Ke Baadal Ghanere Ghanere

Mere Baajuon Par Jo Tu Ne Bikhere

Her hair blew on his face and he pushed them away.

Yeh Zulfon Ke Baadal Ghanere Ghanere

Mere Baajuon Par Jo Tu Ne Bikhere

Her hand cupped his cheek and his hands moved to her waist.

Mere Baajuon Par Jo Tu Ne Bikhere

She smiled and he felt happiness thrum through his body.

Main Samjha Ke Jaise Meri Dhadkano Ko

Teri Dhadkano Ka Payaam Aa Raha Hai

Arnav blinked and was back in the party. He was daydreaming. Again! But this time Arnav chuckled.

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

Zubaan Par Tera Phir Bhi Naam Aa Raha Hai

Guess Aakash is right! I am in love! A gentle smile touched his lips.

Jahaan Raaz Ko Chupaaya Na Jaaye

Mohabbat Mein Aisa Makaam Aa Raha Hai

Sambhaala Hai Maine Bahut Apne Dil Ko

The song came to an end just as Khushi raised her eyes to look at Arnav. As usual, the intensity of his eyes made her blush. This was not the first time it happened though. From the moment they left the dance floor, Arnav seemed to look at nothing but her. Khushi felt her heart beat sped up again and she had to look away to get her heart beat back to normal. I have made my decision, Khushi declared in her mind. Its obvious that we both feel for each other. And Arnavji has shown his hand by giving me the ring. Its about time I confess too. Arnavji! Let this party end and let us go back! Then I will let you know exactly how I feel! Till then... She looked up and her heart sped up again at Arnav's intense stare. She looked away. Till then please stop staring at me like this! I can't stop blushing! She whined mentally. But secretly she enjoyed his attention. Khushi snuck another glance at Arnav and looked away with smile. Still staring! Humaare paagal Arnavji!

Arnav stared at her for God knows how long. I love her, he thought as he stared at her. Now that he accepted it, Arnav wanted her to know it. Infact, he wanted the world to know that she was his. No more dancing with random strangers! No more meeting guy friends! I assume you are talking about Prem, Aakash's amused voice echoed in his head. Arnav ignored it. I have to confess my love to her if I don't want to burn in jealousy every other day! Arnav had made his decision, he would confess the moment they reached home and had some private time with each other. Yes! Tonight, I would make Khushi mine! In all this Arnav sincerely forgot that it takes two to tango. And he may be in love with Khushi but he didn't know whether Khushi loved him or not. But Arnav in his arrogance forgot to take her feelings into consideration. But no worries! Life will teach him a lesson or two about arrogance pretty soon! But right now lets leave our love birds to bask in the excitement of making their confessions!

Oh la la! Here Arnav wants to confess and there Khushi is eager to confess! But folks, the night has yet to end! God knows what all things can happen in that time! Hmmm...

To know what happens after the party, wait for the next update!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

Fantastic best luv it thanks

very good update see you soon

Awesome update bt I'm eager to know what happens next bez both r wants to confess each other.

Loved part 23 👏
Will both be able to confess or will there be misunderstanding, eager for the next part.

22...

so khushi heard arnav... blurt out his confession...

she is happy confuse...

akash is the only one seeing the light...

arnav in complete denial

and again giving her family jewellery ...

something very important... he is helping her to wear it...

he is nuts...

both can feel it...

now khushi is prepared to confess.. after the event..