CHAPTER 32. MISSION 'MAKE HER FALL FOR YOU' BEGINS!
Place - Arnav's Room at Shantivan
If you asked his family, they would tell you that Arnav's Singh Raizada's favorite pastime and hobby is gardening. But if you would see him now, you would assume that his hobby must have changed. The reason behind your assumption is that these days all Arnav Singh Raizada seemed to do is pacing in his room. So it would be safe for you to assume that Arnav Singh Raizada had changed his hobby from gardening to pacing around.
Arnav sighed as he completed another round of his room. Now I am sure all of you must be thinking; why was he pacing and sighing? Simple; yesterday was Saturday which means today is Sunday which also means the poor lover boy cannot see his lady love today. What seemed worse is that he had to put forth his plan of wooing her today. The first day of wooing her and he could not even meet her. Arnav groaned and asked himself why there existed a Sunday?
Place - Room No. 207, VIP ward, GoldLine Hospital
Maan and Dadima entered the room to see a fully ready Soni sitting on the bed and swinging her legs while waiting for them. Dev had gone to bring the discharge papers while NT met the Doctor for last minute instructions. Maan stood still as he was transported to the day he brought her home for the first time. He remembered how she had fallen into his arms while trying to stand. He smiled as he remembered how he had picked her up without saying anything. As he looked at her, she raised her eyes and looked at him. Maan gave her a smile and walked towards her. Without giving any regards to decency, he picked her up, motioned Dadi to follow and walked off. All this happened in a minute leaving Soni stunned for a second. She suddenly remembered this was how he had picked her up when he brought her home first time. She blushed and shyly smiled but soon remembered that there existed a Dadima who was currently with them. "Maan, yeh aap kya kar rahe ho?" Maan looked at her and smirked, "Apni honewaali patni ko ghar le jaa raha hoon. Kyon tumhein kahin aur jaana hai kya?" Soni narrowed her eyes, "Hey Babaji! Aapko sharam hai ki nahi, Maan? Dadima saath mein hain." She looked at him worried and embarrassed. "Koi baat nahi, Beta. Humein aap ignore kijiye. You continue your romance." Dadima piped up and Soni's whole face turned red. She buried her face in Maan's chest while Maan winked and smiled at Dadi. Dadi gave him thumbs up.
Place - Shantivan
Arnav lazily walked downstairs. It was breakfast time and he so wished to go to sleep. His heart was feeling heavy due to 'Afreen deprivation'. At least in his sleep he could meet her. But unfortunately, he had to come for breakfast or his Di would have been worried. And the last thing he wanted was for his Di to know his problem. Already, he had one Khushi to woo; he did not want his family to know his problem or worse give him ideas on how to woo her. He so did not want hear his Maamaji give him ideas and he did not even want to listen Akash and Di's suggestions. He was ASR! He did everything his style.
Arnav smirked as he got down the stairs. As he was about to put his left foot on the next step, he raised his eyes and looked at the living room. His heart stopped beating for a second and started beating faster. His eyes widened and he started taking steps back. There sat Khushi in-between his family chatting and laughing with them. He turned around and ran full speed to his room. He closed the door of his room and stood there panting? What the hell was future Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada doing here? Maybe, it was his imagination. But then he remembered two points; one is that his imagination would have never shown her in anything but in saree. And this Khushi wore a suit and two is that if she was his imagination his family would have not been able to see her. He swallowed. What the hell was Khushi doing here? If she came to know that he was Payal's Jethji then? He worriedly looked around shaking his head. His face took on a worried expression. Sach khula toh pataane ke pehle band bajegi. Kuch socho Arnav bitwa, kuch socho! He returned to his favorite pastime; not gardening. I am talking about pacing. Suddenly, he heard his Di on stairs, "Khushiji aap abhi tak humaare Chote se nahi mili na. Aayiye hum aapko unse milwaate hai. Waise thode ghussail hai par dil ke bahut achche hain humaare Chote."
Khushi smiled happily as she walked up the stairs. Anjaliji and Naaniji had invited her home. She decided to go as she was missing Arnavji and she thought this would be a good distraction. After meeting everybody and chatting with them she decided to go home when Anjaliji started insisting that she should meet Chote and then go home. She finally agreed after a lot of insistence from everybody. Anjaliji's Chote seemed very short tempered. But Khushi loved kids; she was sure she would like Chote too. She wondered about this Chote's age. Das Baara saal ke toh honge hi. Warna tera se bade umar ke ladkon ko aise pyaar waale naam se koi bulaaye toh pasand nahi hai! She wished she had brought this Chote some gifts. This way at least they would have easily become friends.
Arnav looked around in shock. His Di was bringing Khushi over here. Uh OH! What to do? Where to hide? He looked below the bed. No! He won't fit there. He looked at the wardrobe. No! He would not fit there either. He looked at bathroom and poolside. No! He was not safe there too. He could not even shout as Khushi might recognize his voice. What to do? What to do? He suddenly was struck with an idea. He smirked as he pulled out his mobile.
Khushi was walking up the stairs behind Anjaliji when she felt her phone vibrate. She pulled it out only to get a message from Arnavji. She smiled happily at his name and opened his message. Her smile turned into frown. He had written, "I want to meet you right now. I am waiting at our regular point. Do come or else I will come to your house." Khushi gulped and worriedly bit her lip. Hey Devi Maiyya! Kahaan fasaa diya aapne humein? Rakshas ko bhi abhi soojhi humse milne ki?
Arnav shook his head as he heard his sister knock on his door. "Chote?" Oh no! Khushi Kumari Gupta! Leave now! Dammit! Why can't you understand? Mere pyaar ki ship ko chalne se pehle kyon dubaana chaahti ho, Afreen? He hid in the bathroom as his sister opened the door of his room after not getting response from him. "Chote?" Arnav pressed the flush tank and Anjali understood. "Lagta hai Chote bathroom mein hain. Aap thodi der pool ke paas rukiye, woh abhi aate honge." Arnav felt like pulling all his hair from his head. Why can't his sister understand? Suddenly he heard Khushi replying, "Rehne dijiye Anjaliji. Hum ab chalte hain. Humein thoda kaam hai." Arnav heaved a sigh of relief. His plan worked. "Lekin thode der toh rukh jaayiye." Arnav groaned. Di jaane do na use! Kyon uske peeche padi ho? Khud pyaar karne ko kehti ho aur jab pyaar karne ka mauka mila toh khud problem khadi kar rahi ho? "Nahi Anjaliji! Woh aafis ka kaam hai. Toh jaana toh padega hi! Abhi boss ka message aaya hai. Koi tender ke wajah se, poore staff ko aafis bulaaya hai.", his Afreen spoke and Arnav felt proud. So you also want to meet me, Afreen! Anjali sighed and soon both left his room. Arnav poked his head out of the bathroom and looked left and then right. Uff! No one was there. After 10 minutes, he sneaked downstairs to check. The coast was clear. Khushi had left. He turned to go back to his room when he remembered that Afreen must have left to meet him and he was here in Shantivan. Oh Shit!
The Raizadas and Jhas were shocked when ASR literally flew out of the house in his casuals. "Chote ko kya hua?", Anjali questioned and Shyam replied, "Rehne dijiye Ranisahiba! Kuch kaam yaad aaya hoga Office ka!" "Par in saadhe kapdon mein Office gaye Chote?" Anjali was confused. "Chodiye Anjali Bitiya! Arnav bitwaa ka kauno bharosa naahi! Kab ka karde!" Nani sighed as she replied.
Place - Near Laxminagar
Khushi huffed as she waited for Arnav. Hey Devi Maiyya! Ab main kya karoon? Mujhe bulaaya aur khud nahi aaye! Rakshas! Suddenly Arnav arrived and just like last to last Sunday, he was dressed in casuals. Her heart started beating faster. Itne handsome lagne ko inse kisne kahaa tha? He got down from the car and walked towards her. She swallowed as her heart threatened to burst out of her body. He stood in front of her and she spoke, "Dekhiye! Humein pata hai aap humein ek din bhi dekhe baghair nahi reh sakte! Toh jee bhar ke dekh lijiye. Hum sirf do minute ke liye yahaan hain. Yahaan aate waqt humein buaji ka phone aaya tha. Unhonein humein ghar turant bulaaya hai." Arnav sighed. There went his plan to spend the day with her. Aah! Well! Better luck tomorrow! At least he got to see her! He cupped her face and kissed her forehead. He mumbled "I missed you!" and walked away.
Khushi shook her head. Itni aasaani se nahi Arnavji! She caught his hand and he turned around puzzled. She stood on her tiptoes and cupped his face. She kissed his forehead leaving him in a shock. "Aapko kya laga? Sirf aapko hi haq hai humaara maatha choomne ka! Humaara bhi haq banta hai aapke maathe ko choomne ka! Aakhir dost hain hum! Ab humaara hisaab bhi baraabar hai!" She turned away and skipped to her house leaving a stunned Arnav behind. He walked to his car and sat inside. Slowly, a smirk came on his face. Ok Future Mrs. ASR! Aapko toh poora haq hai! So, you believe in hisaab baraabar. But I was thinking, I kissed your forehead so you kissed mine back! So what if I kissed your lips? Would you kiss me back? Or would you shy away? After one month, I intend to find it out, Afreen!
Place - Soni's Room at Khurana Mansion
Maan helped Soni adjust on the bed after he placed her on it. He sat besides her adjusting her pillow. Soni was on the bed in a sitting position while leaning on the pillow. She looked at him baffled. He was behaving different today. He was acting like a …..Like a fianc today! A loving fianc! But why the sudden change from angry tycoon to a sweet loving fianc? Dev entered the room and placed a pocket stereo beside the bed. "Bhabhi, I know aaram karte karte aap bore ho jaati hongi. So, I got this for you. I know you love bollywood music." He smiled at her and walked off. Soni smiled in delight and took the stereo in her hand. She fiddled with it for a moment and put on the music while Maan sat by her staring at her smile. Soon, soft notes of flutes flew around the room.
Maan stood up.
Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
He picked up the blanket.
Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Saaya Bhi Tera Main Hone Na Doon Juda
Maine Tay Kar Liya
He pulled the blanket over her lap. He sat beside her, cupped her face and kissed her forehead.
Tere Ishq Pe Tere Waqt Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Teri Rooh Pe Tere Jism Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Her eyes widened and Maan smiled at her.
Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Soni moved her head. "Ouch!" Her hair got stuck behind the pillow on which she was leaning. Maan came closer to her and hugged her. She sucked in her breath at his proximity. Her heart started beating faster.
Yaadon Mein Tujhko Rakhoon
Baatein Bhi Teri Karoon
Itna Deewana Hoon Tera
She could feel his breath on her neck.
Raaton Mein Jaaga Karoon
Din Bhar Bhatakta Rahoon
Main Toh Yahaan Se Bas Wahaan
He gently pulled her hair from behind the pillow and caught her shoulders. He slowly made her lean on the pillow. She met his eyes and they stared at each other.
Tere Ishq Pe Tere Waqt Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Teri Rooh Pe Tere Jism Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Maan sighed and got up.
Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
"Main tumhaare liye juice bhijwaata hoon." Maan told her and walked out of the room. As he entered his room, he leaned on the wall and sighed. Juice was just an excuse. He wanted to get away from her before he did something inappropriate; like kissing her. He wanted to fall for him first. Staying so close to her was taking his toll. He wished he could show her how much he loved her. He lied on the bed and drifted of to sleep.
He saw her standing on the terrace in the silver saree he had given her. He smirked as he walked towards her and pulled her closer. She leaned on his chest and he hugged her.
Baahon Mein Tujhko Rakhoon
Dhadkan Mein Teri Sunoon
Aa Itna Nazdeek Aa Zara
She pushed him, blushed and tried to run away. He caught her hand and pulled her back. He hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek. She closed her eyes.
Jismein Duaaein Rahein
Har Dum Wafaaein Rahein
Doon Tujhko Aisa Ek Jahaan
She turned and buried his face in his chest. He placed a kiss on her head.
Tere Ishq Pe Tere Waqt Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Teri Rooh Pe Tere Jism Pe Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Bas Haq Hai Ek Mera
Maan bent down on his knee and raised his hand silently asking her hand. She shyly placed her hand in his hand and nodded her head.
Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada
Saaya Bhi Tera Main Hone Na Doon Juda
Maine Tay Kar Liya
Place - Kitchen of Khurana Mansion
Soni walked towards the kitchen. It was Monday morning and she had planned to make parathas for everybody in the breakfast. She entered the room and stopped in her tracks. There in front of her stood Maan Singh Khurana facing against her attempting to cook something. She looked at him in shock. Hey Babaji! Inhein kya hogaya? "Maan, aap yeh kya kar rahe hai?" Maan turned around and smiled at her. "Woh tum thaki hogi na. Isliye maine socha ki aaj parathe main banaata hoon." Soni's eyes turned misty at his words. He did this for her. He wanted to help her. So unlike him! Instead of shouting at her for cooking when she was not well, he actually decided to help her. She swallowed the lump in her throat unable to say anything at his thoughtful gesture. Suddenly, Maan winced. He was dicing the onions and his finger got cut. Soni noticed and her eyes widened. "Hey Babaji! Jo kaam karna aata nahi hai woh kaam kyon karna!" She marched towards him and grabbed his finger. He dragged him to the sink and washed his cut while mumbling about how he did not know how to take care of himself. Maan smiled tenderly. She really cared for him, didn't she?
Soni took out the first aid box and applied a band-aid on the finger. Maan could not resist himself. From the moment he accepted his feelings for her, all he wanted to pull her close and hug her. His right hand snaked around her waist and Soni was pulled close to Maan. He left no gap in-between them. She looked at Maan and swallowed. Her right hand clenched his vest tightly. Her heart started beating faster and she started taking heavy breaths. Maan noticed a strand of her hair coming on her face. He pushed it away while his fingers ghosted over her cheeks. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She opened her eyes and he leaned over her. His lips moved closer to hers and their lips were about to meet when, "Bro! Where are you?" They came out of the trance. Soni stared at Maan and pushed him away. Maan was not expecting the push and released his hold on her. She took her chance and ran away. Maan cursed his brother as he dragged his hand through hair in frustration.
Soni ran into her room and sat on the bed. She placed her hand on her heart and willed it to slow down. She liked Maan but wanted to know him more before taking such a strong step; a step which could not be taken back. She wished she had her memory; at least she would not have hurt Maan's feelings. Hey Babaji! Kitne armaan rakhe honge unhonein humaare shaadi se! Aur main hoon ki unhein paas bhi aane nahi deti. Par main bhi kya karoon Babaji? Pyaar ke baghair yeh sab mujhse nahi hoga! Please madat kardo, Babaji! Is dard se Mujhe chutkaara de do! Yaa toh meri yaadaasht waapas laa do! Yaa toh Mere dil mein unki jagah banwaado! Mere Dil Ko unse pyaar karwaado!
Place - Outside KC
"What the!", Arnav said with annoyance. He had the right to be annoyed. He had come to pick Khushi up and she asked him a favor. He was happy to get anything for her, and what did she ask for? His dear Afreen wanted to visit mela, the local fair and that also with him. Was she mad? He, Arnav Singh Raizada, will visit the mela! Sheesh! No way! Never! Wait a minute! This is a good way to impress Khushi. Yes! Perfect! Khushi's Arnavji is going to visit the mela with her. "Ok!" "Humein mele mein jaana bahut pasand hai. Hum jaante hain ki aap jaise paise waale aise chote se mele mein nahi jaate par aaj mele ka aakhri din hai aur…", Khushi stopped speaking as she realized what he said. "Kya kahaa aapne? Aap chalenge?", Khushi turned around and looked at him with bright eyes and 100 watt smile. He nodded his head. For a second, he thought he was going to get a hug or better a kiss but Khushi disappointed him by sitting in the car. "Chaliye Arnavji. Jaldi chaliye! Phir ghar bhi toh jaana hai." Arnav sighed. Pyaar mein kya kya karna padta hai!
Arnav and Khushi entered the mela and looked around. The mela seemed to Arnav like mixture of colors, noise and people. About on that, the speaker seemed to blare about a missing child. He resisted from hauling Khushi away from here. Khushi held his hand and dragged him to each and every stall available. Khushi refused to go on the giant wheel as they had yet to see all of the mela and they had very less time. She wanted to see everything around. He did not mind it. As long as she held his hand, he did not mind anything. They soon reached the ring stall. Arnav looked around confused. What was the game about? Noticing his puzzled look, Khushi explained the game to Arnav. The player would be given three rings for 10 Rs. which he had to throw from a specific point at any of the items spread in front of them. If even one ring fell on the item, the item will be given to the winner. But reaching the item was tough. Arnav and Khushi looked at the items placed over there for winning. Khushi noticed a beautiful set of Jhumkas. She smiled at them. Arnav noticed her glance and smiled at her. Whatever, Mrs. ASR wanted, she gets it.
Khushi looked in shock as Arnav paid 10Rs. and got hold of the three rings. "Arnavji, yeh aap kya kar rahe hain?" Ignoring her questioning, Arnav threw the first ring. It did not hit its intended target. "Rehne dijiye, Arnavji." Khushi tugged at Arnav's hand. Arnav shrugged her hand off. He threw the next ring. Again the ring did not hit the intended target. Khushi sighed. "Aapse nahi hoga, Arnavji." Arnav turned and glared at her. How dare she think that about him? He turned and looked at the jhumka. He closed his eyes, focused on Khushi's smiling face and smirked. He opened his eyes and threw the ring. The ring landed right on the Jhumke. Khushi's eyes widened and she looked at Arnav. Arnav took the jhumke from the stall owner and turned to her. "Main pehna doon?" She shyly nodded and removed her current earrings. Arnav came closer to her and she showed him her right ear. He moved closer and placed the jhumka in her ear. She shivered as she felt his breath on her neck. She swallowed as her heart started beating faster. She closed her eyes. He turned her face to the right and placed the Jhumka on her left ear. He took a step back and spoke, "Hogaya!" She opened her eyes and looked at him. She blushed and turned away while Arnav smirked at her blush. The loud speaker started telling about how the missing child has been found and now they will back to playing songs. Soon, Arnav and Khushi started wandering around and the loud speaker played the song.
As the music started, Arnav took Khushi's hand in his.
Mere Dil Pe Fateh Lehraane
Meri Rooh Ko Bhigaane
Khushi looked at him and smiled shyly.
Ga Ga Ga Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa
Ga Ga Ga Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa
Ga Ga Ga Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa Sa Re Sa
Ga Ga Ga Sa Sa Re Sa Ma Pa Ga Re
Arnav tugged her and she came closer. Their shoulders were almost touching while their fingers were intertwined with each other.
Mere Dil Pe Fateh Lehraane
Meri Rooh Ko Bhigaane
Yeh Noor Kahaan Se Aaya
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Jaane Allah Jaane
Jaane Maula Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
He looked at her. You really captured my heart, Afreen. You came out of nowhere and won over my heart. You won over me.
Mere Dil Pe Fateh Lehraane
Meri Rooh Ko Bhigaane
Yeh Noor Kahaan Se Aaya
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Jaane Allah Jaane
Jaane Maula Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Maula Jaane
As notes of flute floated in the air, Khushi left his hand and ran towards a stall. Arnav noticed the stall was of Bangles. As he stood by her, she spoke up, "Humein choodiyaan bahut pasand hai." Arnav filed that into his brain for later reference. As she tried the bangles on her hand, he stared at her; her smile, her eyes. He just wanted to stare at her for eternity.
Dagmagaane Laga Hai
Guroor Bhi Sharabi Ho Gaya
You have changed me, Afreen! Arnav smirked.
Mit Gayi Meri Hasti
Koi Husn Inquilaabi Ho Gaya
She was struggling with one pair when he pulled her hand and helped her with them. She looked at him and sucked her breath at his touch.
Tirchhe Kuch Teer Chalaane
Ghayal Karde Nazraane
Yeh Dard Kahaan Se Aaya
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Jaane Allah Jaane
Jaane Maula Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Maula Jaane
She paid for the bangles and showed her bangle filled hand to him. He smiled at her and nodded at her in approval.
Allah Jaane Haaye
She turned and walked off to the next stall.
Maula Jaane
He stared at her.
Allah Jaane Hoye
He swallowed as his hands trembled to pull her close.
Maula Jaane
He walked towards her, grabbed her hand and turned her around. She looked at him questioningly.
Allah Jaane
He cupped her face.
Kuch Mila Hai Aaj Hawaa Mein
Saanson Mein Ghungroo Kaise Khananakhan
She pushed him away but he grabbed both her hands in his and held them tightly.
Aasmaan Hai Pairon Ke Neeche
Warna Zameen Pe Kaise Neelapan
He pulled her with a jerk and she crashed into his chest. He hugged her tightly.
Haar Ke Jeetne Ka Silsila Mil Gaya
She hugged him back.
Jannatein Mil Gayi Ya Khuda Mil Gaya
He closed his eyes and kissed her on her head.
Rubaru
She moved away from him and blushed.
Mere Rubaru
He smirked at her.
Kya Noor Hai Mere Rubaru
She turned to run away when he caught her hand and pulled her back.
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
He grabbed her from behind and pushed aside her Duppatta. He kissed her at the base of her neck.
Iss Baat Ko Maula Jaane
He felt someone tap him and he opened his eyes. Khushi stood in front of him looking at him weirdly. He realized that he was day dreaming and smiled sheepishly. She shook her head, grabbed his hand and dragged him to the next stall. He stared at her dreamily.
Mere Dil Pe Fateh Lehraane
Meri Rooh Ko Bhigaane
Yeh Noor Kahaan Se Aaya
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
Jaane Allah Jaane
Jaane Maula Jaane
Iss Baat Ko Allah Jaane
P.S. Both songs are sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Saab. Chaahat is featured in the movie Blood Money featuring Kunal Khemu and Amrita Puri while Allah Jaane is featured in the movie Teri Meri Kahaani featuring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Both movies are released in 2012. I chose these songs because Chaahat's lyrics suited what Maan felt while the lyrics of Allah Jaane suited Arnav's situation. What do you think?
Precap - Finally a chapter without song! He he he!
But both couples will be present and romance will be there. Don't worry.
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
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