Destiny, Fate & Love Thread 1. Chapter 1 - 42.

DESTINY, FATE AND LOVE

Welcome to my First FF - Destiny, Fate and Love

It is said in some European countries that Destiny and Fate are the names of two sisters who control the human beings and the timeline. They weave the threads of time and decide the major events of our lives and prepare the goals and purposes of our birth. For example, Alexander Graham Bell was born to give us telephone, Bill Gates was born to give us Microsoft, I was born to give you this fan fiction, you are born to read my fan fictions etc.

Out of the two sisters, Destiny decides the major twists of our life and our final destination. She also decides the main purpose of our birth. And Fate, her ever mischievous sister, had the jobs of creating obstacles in our life so that we would be molded for what Destiny had kept in store for our future. Of course, Fate being the naughty one creating more problems than the amount expected from her.

It is our job to cross the obstacles and achieve our purpose. If we do not achieve our goal then Destiny has to alter many things in the timeline to accommodate our failure.

This story is about Maan, Geet, Arnav and Khushi. Destiny had made Geet the answer to Maan's loneliness and Khushi the balm for Arnav's shattered soul.

Destiny created circumstances so that the lover could meet. For example, she sent Maan to Chandigarh so that he could come across Geet and she gave Khushi the idea to go to Kothi in the name of Advertising so that she could meet Arnav.

But Fate was also ready with her obstacles. She made Geet forget her memory but unfortunately for her and fortunately for us, this bought Maan and Geet under the same roof. She also put the idea in Arnav's mind of hiding his identity in front of Khushi.

Above all Fate had a bigger and stronger obstacle for the couples; an obstacle which had the power to change all fours' lives and also could force Destiny to alter the timelines.

What is Fate's bigger plan for both the couples? Will the plan work? Will the lovers be separated forever? Or will the love of Maan-Geet and Arnav-Khushi be powerful enough to tide over the troubles? Or may be Destiny will have to interfere?

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Prologue - Below

They were destined to be together. But Fate had other plans. Will their love be a success? To get the answers, keep reading!

This story is about Destiny, Fate and Love.

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CHAPTER 1. A TALE OF THREE CITIES

First City Hoshiarpur

(Somewhere in the city)

A young girl sat on the floor with her face on her knees. She clutched her knees tightly while drops of tears flowed out of her eyes non stop. She slowly raised her face and glanced around. The room was totally dark except some light coming from the window high up in the wall. She stared at her hands in despair. Her hands were marred with scars, some old and some new. She knew that if someone looked they would find such scars all on her body. She thought; these scars will fade away but what about the scars on her soul. Will they ever go away? Will she always be stuck in this four walled prison? Will anybody help her, save her? Will she never be free? At this thought her tears started flowing again.

She stared at her hands for few more minutes when she noticed a scar on her wrist. She received it by accident when she was small while playing with her cousins. Suddenly a thought stuck her. Her Cousin! He would help her. All she has to do is contact them. She suddenly felt happy and her shouldered straightened up. She will be saved. Then another thought stuck her and her shoulder stumped in defeat. But to be saved, she would have to contact them. And to contact them she has to get out of this prison. How will she do that?

But then she realized that she has to fight, fight for justice, fight for her freedom. She again straightened up her shoulders and determined looked up. "Hey Babaji! Mujhe raasta dikhaao ke main yahaan se nikal sakoon.", she mumbled. She looked at the scar on her wrist and said out loud, "Veere, Geet Handa aa rahi hain tere paas. Geet ka intezaar karna."

Second City Delhi

(Khurana Mansion)

Maan Singh Khurana walked down the steps of the mansion towards the dining table but slowed down as he noticed the three occupants smiling at him politely. Maan Bete! Daal mein kuch kaala hai, Dadima toh har waqt muskurati hain par Dev aur Naintara ka smile karna, kuch to gadbad hain! Maan thought. As he sat down on his seat, his Dadima started serving him his breakfast. Maan's eyebrows rose on their accord as he noticed this new development. Mujhe parosa jaa raha hain; Ab toh such mein kuch gadbad hain, Maan realized. As if on cue, Naintara opened her mouth, "Dadima, kal aapke dost woh Priya Sanyal ke ghar mein kuch function haina?", she asked very sweetly. And Maan realized the plan. Someway or other he was going to be dragged to the function where he will be introduced to some girls for the sake of his marriage. He realized that he has to something and that also fast. Before Dadima could reply back, he started speaking, "Dadima, kalse yaad aaya, kal mera urgent meeting hain Office mein toh main shayad kal raat ko 11 se pehle ghar nahi pahunchoonga." He delivered his blow while smiling at his sister-in-law as if saying I know what you are planning and I won't let you succeed. His Dadima visibly deflated. Maan thought, Inke reaction se toh koi yahi sochega ki maine sanyaasi banne ka faisla liya hain. He shook his head. His Dadima should have been a theatre actress. Just when he had thought that he had won the round, his younger brother opened his mouth. "But Bro, us meeting ke liye to main bhi jaa sakta hoon". Maan glared at his brother. Traitor! He thought while Dadima and Naintara beamed at him as if Dev had handed them a Kohinoor Heera. But Maan Smirked, he was not known as one of the best businessman of Delhi just like that. He Replied, "Lekin tum meeting main gaye toh site pe kaun jayega. Main chaahta hoon ki tum site par ek nazar ghooma do, to be on safer side." Dev meekly nodded while Naintara and Dadima huffed at another plan being flopped. Maan wished them all goodbye and walked out to his car. As he sat in his car, he got a call. He smiled and picked it up. "Haan Arnav, bolo." Arnav as in Arnav Singh Raizada smiled at his reflection on the mirror while talking on Bluetooth and righting his tie with his hands.

Arnav: Bus, Haan Bolo. Na Good Morning, Naahi Hello. Is everything alright?

Maan: Kuch nahi yaar! 3 Musketeers ne phirse meri shadi ka plan kiya. Unse bachke aa raha hoon.

Arnav: Toh Shaadi Karlona! Problem kya hai?

Maan: Itna bol rahe ho! Tum kyon nahi karlete?

Arnav: Meri shaadi toh tum bhool jaao! Mujhe na Shaadi pe vishwas hai na Pyaar pe. Par tumhe toh vishwas hain. Toh Problem Kya hai?

Maan: Shaadi se problem nahi hain par ladkiyon se hain. Sab mere paise se shaadi karna chaahti hain, mujhse nahi. Koi Maan se shaadi kare, Maan Singh Khurana se nahi.

Arnav: Aisi Ladki milna Mushkil hai.

Maan: Maan Singh Khurana ke liye kuch bhi mushkil nahi. Accha! Phone rakhta hoon. Phursat mein milenge. Nani, Mama Mami Ko namaste kehna. Aur Akash, Anjali Di aur Shyam Jiju ko Hi!

Arnav: Ya, Okay! Bye Take care.

Maan smiled and wished that there was someone who would teach Arnav what love truly was. And hoped there was someone who would love him as Maan.

(At Shantivan)

Arnav smirked at his reflection and walked down to have his breakfast. As soon as he sat on his seat, he noticed his Nani showing her thumbs up to Anjali Di and realized what Maan meant by "Unse bachke aa raha hoon" He waited for the drama to begin. Anjali smiled at Shyam and turned towards her Chote. "Chote, hum soch rahe the ke tumhein toh Shaadi nahi karni toh kyun na hum Akash ki Shaadi karaade." Mami straightened her back the moment her son's marriage was mentioned. Everyone sitting around the table very well knew how much Mami wanted a bahu for her son. But Nani had refused stating that Arnav was the eldest in line to get married. Arnav glanced from his Nani to his Di and realized their plan. Afterall he was Maan's best friend. The plan was simple; they expected him to revolt because they thought he wanted to get married but was just not happy with their choice of brides. They didn't know that if it was upto him he would remain bachelor his whole life. Arnav finished his juice and delivered his blow. "Aapne sahi socha hain Di. Akash ke liye aap ladki dekhna shuru kijiye." While saying this he got up from his place and shouting "Chalo Akash" he walked towards his SUV.

On the breakfast table, Shyam tried to cheer up his pregnant wife. Keyword, tried. "Rani sahiba, aap toh sale sahib ko jaanti hain na, who aise hi hain. Aap fikar mat kijiye, sab theek hojayega." But Anjali was not in mood of cheering up. Her Chote was not at all ready to get married. Mama piped up, "Par u ladki ka kaa jon humne Arnav bitwa ke liye Lucknow ma Dhoond rakhi hai?" Mami, worried for her son, cut in "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Woh Girl hum Akash ko dikhai denge, What you say, Sasuma?" Nani nodded her head, "Manorama Sahi keh rahi hain. Hum aaj hi Lucknow ki Kothi tayyar karwa det hain. Anjali Bitiya, tum uu ladki waalon ko bataa karo ki Akash ke rishte ke liye hum sabhai aawat hain."Anjali nodded her head solemnly, still miffed that her Chote was not getting married. She closed her eyes and prayed to Devi Ma, "Hey Devi Ma, Hamare Chote ke Zindagi mein ek aisi ladki bhejo jise dekhte hi who uska ho jaye. Ma, Mere Chote ki black and white zindagi ko colourful kardo. Usmein Khushi bhar do."

Third City Lucknow

(Khushi's House)

"Arrey, Oh Sanka Devi!", a voice roared throughout the house of Mr. Shashi Gupta, who fortunately was not in the house. But unfortunate were the members of the house, a certain Mrs. Garima Gupta and a beautiful Miss. Payal Kumari Gupta who visibly reacted by closing their ears with their hands while praying to Devi Maiyya to save the so called Sanka Devi. And the Sanka Devi in Question, a certain Miss. Khushi Kumari Gupta reacted by turning around huffing a bit and questioning her Devi Maiyya why had this darling Bua decided to visit her Shashi Babua now, and went back to her work. The mother ' daughter duo, Garima and Payal slowly poked their heads into kitchen, had a look around, shook their head and turned back to their work, while a confused Bua looked around the kitchen counter which was littered with nothing but Jalebis and noticed that the Parmeshwari had actually gone on to make more Jalebis. "Haiyye Re, Nand Kisore! Arrey, Oh Titaliya, Ee Sab Jalebian kaahe banaawat ho? Ka Hua? Ab kisne tori Sanak Khiska di?" questioned Bua to which Khushi huffed and replied, "Arrey Buaji! Hum kya hamesha ghusse mein hi Jalebi banaayen kya? Khushi mein nahi bana sakti?" Bua looked confused, "Khushi, Kaunsi Khushi ki baat kar rahi ho Titaliya?" Enquired Bua. Khushi turned around, hugged her bua and spoke, "Jiji ko dekhne ladkewale aa rahe hain, is Khushi mein hum jalebi bana rahe hain." Bua shook her head and told her, "Par bitiya rishta toh ho jaane do." Bua turned around and walked towards the living room and Khushi followed her. Khushi directly went to her sister pulled her up and made her stand in front of Bua and said, "Kyon rishta nahi hoga? Hamaari jiji mein kami kya hai jo woh unhe manaa karde? Dekhna jiji ko dekhte hi who jhat se haan kardenge." Saying Khushi hugged her sister and sang, "Meri pyari beheniya banegi Dulhaniya" to which Payal blushed and ran away to her room and Garima laughed softly.

This was the scene to which Shashi Gupta returned, his sister holding her head, his wife laughing softly, his elder daughter Payal blushing and his younger daughter Khushi giggling and fooling around. He still remembered the day Khushi had come into his house. Khushi's father Arvind Pandey and mother Shobha Pandey had died in a car accident when she was 8 years old and Khushi was to go to Allahabad to her Mother's Sister Suhasini Kashyap's house. But Suhasini and Pravin Kashyap already had a daughter - Lavanya and were also facing money problems. And that is when Shobha's Best friend Garima had stepped in. As Garima and Shashi Gupta also had a daughter but no money problems, they decided to adopt Khushi. Shashi fell in love with sweet little Khushi after meeting her first time. Even though Bua took time to adjust with her, later on she also fell in love in Khushi too. After two three years, Suhasini died due to cancer, amd left Lavanya motherless. Again Garima stepped in and gave the girl a mother's love. Pretty soon Garima became Amma to three daughters ' Eldest in line simple and mature Payal, Second in line Chatpati and Dreamy Lavanya and Youngest of all Full of fun and crazy ideas Khushi.

Shashi was stopped from reminicising by Khushi who went came running towards holding the Jalebis. "Bauji, hum yeh sab Jalebian Mohalle mein baant aate hain. Waisi bhi sabko pata chalna chahiye ki hamaari jiji ke liye Dilli se Rajkumar ka rishta aa raha hain." Khushi practically shouted. Shashi smiled and replied, " Who sab toh theek hain bitiya par kya tumne apni behen ko ee baat batayi hain? Lavanya aur Pravin ka bhi haq banta hain yeh khabar jaanneka." Khushi slapped her forehead and replied, "Hey Devi Maiyya! Humme laga tha ki hum kuch bhool rahe hain. Hum abhi unse baat karte hain." Khushi did an about turn and ran towards the phone. She picked it up and dialed the number. After two rings the phone was picked up. Khushi spoke, "Hello, hum Khushi bol rahe hain." To which she got the reply, "Haan Chamkeeli, mein Lavanya bol rahi hoon. Bolo kaisi ho? Ghar mein sab theek to hain na? Mausaji theek to hai na?"

Khushi: Haan Baba, sab theek hain. Aap chinta mat kijiye. Hum aap sab se ek khush khabri dena chahte hain. Payal jiji ko lene Delhi ke shehjaade aa rahe hain.

Lavanya: Kya? Shehjaade? Tum kya bol rahi ho Khushi? Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa raha tum kya bol rahi ho.

Khushi: Hey Devi Maiyya! Humara matlab hain ki Jiji ke liye Dilli se rishta aa raha hain.

Lavanya: Kya? Yeh toh Bahut acchi khabar hai. Mujhe vishwas nahi ho raha hain. Payal jiji ki Shaadi! Abhi toh tum 8 saal ki aur main 10 saal ki thi aur woh 12 saal ki aur main aap sab se pehli baar mili thi. Aur ab unki shaadi ho jayegi. Woh hum sab ko chod ke chale jaayenge.

Khushi suddenly realized that her sister will leave her and she visibly deflated.

Khushi: Haan! Ab jiji chali jayengi.

Lavanya realized that jiji will leave them and Khushi will be alone soon. In an effort to cheer Khushi up, Lavanya spoke, " Tumhein yaad hai Khushi kaise tum mujhe sataati thi?"

Khushi: Haan! Aur aap humein chamkeeli kehke chidhhaati thi aur hum roti hui Jiji ke paas jaati thi. Aur woh humein aur aapko ko kitna daant ti thi. Aap toh jaise Payal jiji ki Parchhaayi thi.

Lavanya: Aur tum meri. Aaj bhi mujhe tum sab se acchi tarah samajhti ho.

Khushi: Aur aap Payal jiji ko. Accha ab hum phone rakhte hain. Hume bahut kaam hai.

Lavanya: Theek hai. Bye. Apna khyal rakhna.

Khushi: Aap bhi.

Khushi put down the phone and went on to do her work happily. She prayed to her Devi Maiyya, "Hey Devi Maiyya! Meri Payal Jiji Aur Lavanya Di ko khush rakhna aur unhein apne sapnon ka raajkumar dena. Aur rahi baat hamaari toh, humein toh koi aisa bhejna jo apne parivar se bahut pyar kare aur hamesha unhein khush rakhein, jaise hum sabko rakhte hain."

How was it, guys?

hey nice story beginning...i like to see how all these characters will meet

part 1
awesome...
nice blend...
Maan and Arnav are friends and escaping from marriage...
cont soon...
sent the buddy invite and pm me...

awesome part..
maans way of escaping from family..nice..n same with arnav 2..
geets is in cage..but y..will w8 till u unfold..
khushis part 2 interesting..looking forward..

Originally posted by: spvd

part 1
awesome...
nice blend...
Maan and Arnav are friends and escaping from marriage...
cont soon...
sent the buddy invite and pm me...

Thank you for your compliments. Maan and Arnav are more than friends. They are survivors and their bond is based on that. Their bond will be explained in few chapters and the same chapter will explain why Arnav runs away from marriage. Chapter 3 will explain why Maan runs away from marriage.

Originally posted by: valli22

awesome part..
maans way of escaping from family..nice..n same with arnav 2..
geets is in cage..but y..will w8 till u unfold..
khushis part 2 interesting..looking forward..

Thank you. I hope my story keeps you interested. Geet's mystery will take time to unfold. She is the mystery girl.

CHAPTER 2. LET THE STORY BEGIN

Place - Kothi of Raizadas at Lucknow

Manorama was worried. "Hello, Hi! Bye, Bye! Itna kam samay mein sab kaisan hovega sasuma ? Aur bas itna hi saaman, sasuma? Humra matlab hai ki hum bas ee sab hi laike jaawat hai?" Asked our darling Mami as she ran behind her sasuma while the said sasuma looked around making sure that all the things are ready and at their places. Afterall if they like the girl they can give shagun then and there, right! Nani thought with a smile. Oh! How she wished it was Arnav getting married. "Manorama", chided Nani while looking at her bahuriya. "Hum kauno shaadi karaane naahi jaawat hai. Hum toh bas ladki dekhan jaawat hai. Baat pakki hui bhi gayi toh sirf shagun denge, byah naahi karwaenge. Shaadi ma je saaman tumka deika padi tum tab uu sab dekhilo. Ab itna hi kaafi hai", replied Nani.

Meanwhile a miffed Anjali looked around gloomily. Don't take her wrong. She was happy for Akash, but she wished it was her Chote. Suddenly an idea entered her head and her face light up like a tubelight. Shyam looked at his wife, shook his head and moved two feet away from her. Don't get him wrong, he loved his wife but when her face lit like a bulb there must be some idea going on there. And most of her ideas were related to Devi Maiyya and some puja. While he loved and worshipped God, he was not fanatic enough to keep visiting daily and doing a puja every week. He looked around wishing he had stayed behind just like his saale-saab. He was getting bored here. Akash was of no use as he was in his dream land from the moment he heard about his marriage. His wife suddenly got up and went and conspired with Mami and Nani and suddenly Nani spoke in loud voice, "Chote ko bulaao, Anjali Bitiya aur uuka kaho ki yahaan naahin aaye toh hum aur aap unse baat naahi karenge." Shyam grinned. Finally he would have some good company in this whole trip.

Place - Khushi's House

Madhumati Bua slapped her forehead as she looked at her Sanka Devi who was less helping in the preparations and more running here and there excitedly. Bua understood that she was excited that some one from Delhi was coming to see her sister and soon here sister will be married but that did not mean she should run here and there like an uncivilized child. Finally, unable to bear it, Bua marched towards Khushi, got hold of her arm and dragged her to her Shashi Babua's shop and strictly told her to work there and not to enter the house. She entered the house and found a grateful Garima who did not have the heart to chide her daughter but was unable to stop her from creating more problems. Haiyre Nandkisore! Thought Bua. She pitied the guy who would marry her Sanka Devi.

Place - Shantivan in Delhi

What the! Thought Arnav. His sister, his sweet dearest darling sister, had called him up and threatened him, actually threatened him, Arnav Singh Raizada, that he has to be present at Lucknow by the evening and stay there for nearly four days or else she and Nani would not speak with him. Arnav could care less if his Nani spoke with him or not but Di, his Angel Di not speaking with him. Not possible! Thought Arnav. Not Possible. He could not believe it. And when asked, His Jeejaji had the audacity to laugh at him. His Jeejaji who always warned him about his Di and Nani's plan, so that Arnav be ready with counter attack, had actually laughed at him. "Unbelievable", mumbled Arnav. He needed to plan, Arnav thought and walked into his only solace from outer world, his poolside. He started watering his plants while thinking of a way out when his phone rang.

Arnav picked up his phone while watering his plants, "Hello! Maan. Kaise ho? Daadima kaisi he? Everything fine?"

Maan: Haan! Sab theek hain, bas main phas gayaa!

Arnav: Kyon? Aisa kaun hai jo Maan Singh Khurana ko phasa gaya? Koi naya opponent? Information nikaaloon? Aman is an expert in these things.

Maan: Mein professionally phasne ki baat nahin kar raha hoon, Arnav. Naintara ne Mujhe phasa diya, phirse ek ladki dekhne ke liye.

Arnav: Unbelievable! Finally she duped you! Kaise hua yeh?

Maan: Kal KC ke client ne party throw ki hai. Next thing you know, NT ne ladki ko bhi party mein bula diya. Turns out the girl is related to the client. Ab client ki party hai, toh miss bhi nahin kar sakta, so it turns out I am stuck.

Arnav: Ek baar jaake toh dekhlo, kya pata? Tumhare type waali ladki ho.

Maan: Not possible. Ek baar business setting mein mil chuka hoon. She is total modern. And you know that after Sameera I don't like these modern types. Isiliye tumhein call kar raha hoon. Why don't you give me company in this party? Naintara ka plan flop aur tum aur main baatein bhi karlenge. What say?

Arnav: Sorry, dude. Is baar tum sach mein phas chuke ho. Akash ke liye Lucknow mein ladki dhoondi hain. Usse dekhne poori family private chopper se Lucknow pahunchchuki hai. Aur Nani ne order diya hai ki main bhi pahunchoon. Aur ladki aaj sham ko hi dekhke final kardenge.

Maan: Par party toh kal hain yaar. Kal tak toh tum aa sakte ho.

Arnav: Not possible, dude. Parson wahaan ke mandir mein koi puja hai. And Di and Nani both wants me there. And you know I won't go against Di. Aur is baar Di has actually threatened me that she won't speak to me if I did not reach there.

Maan: Angel Dear ke aage toh meri bhi nahi chalti. Tum toh uske bhai ho. But be careful. If I know Angel, uske dimaag mein koi na koi plan pak raha hai.

Arnav: Ya, Mujhe bhi wahi lag raha hai. Bye. You Take care too.

Place - Somewhere in Lucknow

Nani entered the house of ladkiwallahs with pride in the evening. The whole clan of Raizadas including the two Jhas followed her. Once the groom side was seaten the ladkiwallahs began with their khaatirdaari. Nani was impressed by the ladkiwallahs and was even ready to say yes without looking at girl when the girl's family decided to bring the girl out. Akash's eyes widened and he started blushing and Shyam noticing this rolled his eyes. If Akash started blushing now, what was he going to do in the wedding night? Thought Shyam as he looked across at Arnav and realized that Arnav had noticed Akash and the glint in his eyes told Shyam that Arnav was also thinking the same thing. Both tried to control their smiles when out came the girl and smiles were wiped from their faces. Nani raised her eyebrow in a eiree resemblance to her grandson while the said grandson shouted What the! In his mind and turned towards his Di as she was the one who had come across this rishta. The ladkiwallahs made the girl sit and Nani started asking the questions, "Naam ka hai bitiya tumhara?", asked Nani and the girl replied in girlish voice, "Piyali! But please if you want you can call me Piya or even Babes. That's my nickname in my college." Piya smiled as she straightened her skirt which was barely reaching her thigh and bent a bit forward and her low cut blouse showed the glimpse of her assets to the world. Akash eyes popped out while Shyam, Anjali and Arnav thought What the! Simultaneously in their minds. Nani glared at the girl for being so indecent while Mama just shook his head. Manorama was too involved in giving her make up a touch up to notice anything. Afterall she was the sasuma, she has to look good in front of her bahuriya.

An hour later, a dejected Anjali, a gloomy Akash and an angry Nani exited the place with the remaining clan following them. Shyam and Arnav were controlling their laughs for the sake of the family when Nani spoke, "Anjali bitiya humka tumse ee umeed naahi thi.Aur Arnav Bitwa aur Damaadji aapko hasee aa rahi hai toh has lijiye." And that did it. Arnav and Shyam started laughing loudly while Anjali spluttered. Arnav spoke, "Kya ladki dekhi hai Di? Mini skirt, itni choti top aur upar se model! Lagta hai use laga ki hum ladki dekhne nahin, AR ke liye show stopper dhoondne aaye." and Arnav started laughing again. Shyam spoke up, "Shayad use laga ki hamare yahaan bahuon ko show stopper banaya jaata hai." Both of them again started laughing with Akash and Mama. Anjali spluttered, "Humein kya pata tha? Humein laga ki ladki Lucknow ki hai, sanskari hogi. Humein kya pata ki woh modern niklegi." Arnav spoke teasingly, "Di, aapke Maan Saab ko yeh sab pata chalega toh who kya bolenge? Maan Singh Khurana ki Best friend aur ek dhang ki ladki nahin dhoond saki apne bhai ke liye!" Anjali fumed, "Chote, aap toh chup hi rahiye. Aur apne jeejaji se kahiye ki woh chup hojaaye varna hum unse baat nahin karenge." Shyam shut up promptly. Arnav spoke while smirking, "Waise Di ladki buri nahin thi, kaho toh main haan kardoon?" Anjali felt excited that her chote liked someone, she was ready to go back. Even though the girl was modern, her chote finally liked someone, she thought gleefully when Nani, as if reading her mind, glared at her and spoke, "Naahin, chote. Humaari parivar ki bahu aisan ladki naahi banegi. Aur ee humaar final decision hai." While Anjali visibly deflated, Arnav smirked. He didn't like the girl as he wished to never marry, he said that just to annoy his Nani. Shyam turned and winked at him as if saying I know what you did and Arnav grinned back.

Place - Somewhere in Hoshiarpur

Geet woke up with a start. What was that noise? She looked around with apprehension when she noticed a plate served rotis and sabji. Oh! They couldn't even look at my face! They just kept the food and walked away! Geet knew what she would find on their faces, nothing but guilt and helplessness. They couldn't go against their own family and help her. So, instead on meeting her eyes, they left the food and went away. She knew her capturers expected her to eat; but she wouldn't. She refused to eat. Let her jailors think it was her way of rebelling. She closed her eyes when she suddenly heard her Veere's voice in her mind, something he had told her when they had last met, "Geetto, ek baad yaad rakh. Jab bhi mushkil mein rahegi, toh dil se nahin dimaag se kaam le. Dil jahaan bhaavnaon mein bahega, dimaag waheen bhaavnaon se pare hatke koi na koi hal nikalega. Toh rishton ke liye dil se sochna, par mushkilon ke liye dimaag se kaam lena." Geet opened her eyes, Iss waqt tu mushkil mein hai Geetto, dil se nahin dimaag se kaam le! Geet thought. She spoke outloud, "Dil keh rahaa hain ki tu yeh khaana mat kha, khaayegi toh inki jeet hogi, par dimaag keh raha hain ki bachke bhaagne ke liye taakat chaahiye, toh uske liye kha le, aur khaayegi toh inhein lagega woh jeet gaye aur inki chaukidari thodi dheeli padegi tab tujhe bhaagne ka mauka bhi milega. Haan, yehi theek hai, main khaa leti hoon." Geet took the food platter and started to eat.

Place - Khushi's House

Khushi looked dejectedly at the moon wondering what had went wrong. Yesterday, she was so happy that her sister will be married to a Dilli rajkumar. Even today morning she felt so happy. Now what had happened? Thought Khushi gloomily. She remembered how the ladkawallahs had entered their house. The Sharma family had been living in Delhi for years and wanted a bride from their hometown Lucknow. The bridegroom was good looking and he also liked her Jiji. Even the parents of the boy approved of Jiji. Then why Devi Maiyya, did you bring problems? Thought Khushi. Everything was fine and the rishta was to be finalized when the father of the groom started talking about the dahej - Dowry. And as the whole of Gupta family was against Dowry, they were shocked. Khushi could not restrain herself and told them what she thought of Dowry and dowry takers. The mother of the groom replied back and a whole set of arguments began between both the families which ended with the Sharma family walking out of the house with a promise to never set their foot into this house and Payal sobbing slowly and Khushi sitting dejectly. Even though her whole family appreciated her and told her that she did not do anything wrong, she still felt a bit sad that her jiji would not marry a rajkumar. She folded her hands and spoke to her Devi Maiyya, "Hey Devi Maiyaa! Humaari Jiji ke liye ek rajkumar bhejdo na, please." She did not know her plea was going to be listened and her wish was going to be fulfulled pretty soon, infact the next day!

part 2
awesome part...
so twas entirely different...
Akash and Payal are yet to see each other...
and here Maan is gonna get stuck...
is it Geet?
cont soon dear...

all are trying their way 2 escape..
mini skirt mein ladki ..lol