Destiny, Fate & Love Thread 1. Chapter 1 - 42. - Page 70

Originally posted by: lovespell

Awesome daydream by arnav. loved it.Hopefully he will put out his feelings soon

Originally posted by: Zindagirocks_21

Awe that was awesome !!
So maan overheard them talking , and finally he got a chance to have her picture in his wallet !!
It's like chala pawa de mahi , Kich meri photo the batwee which lale :) haha weird !
Nt didn't leave the chance to take pictures :) dev bechara would be like bhabi ke babaji "mujhe bacha lo " please
And soni and maan photos were awesome an the poses were great !! And Khushi bechari had to lie to buaji and Arnav just couldnt wait to see his afreen and damn he bought her the whole box of bangles !! She didn't even answer him and left and had to listento buaji rant and lie again
Arnav thought that she was mad at him and surprised her with another gift or a special place ...the long drive hahah dadi you are awesome !!! Damag toh unhe hi use karma para ga
And the song , lol Im not thy good at songs , I don't even know half of the songs !! But I try to guess
Thanks so much for the pm and continue soon <3
and don't worry reply whenever you want :)
I would never mind

CHAPTER 37. A SWEET SECOND DATE

Place - Khurana Mansion

When Tuesday morning came it found Maan Singh Khurana sneaking into Soni's room when she was in shower to choose her clothes for the day and later Soni entering Maan's room to choose his clothes for the day while Maan was jogging. At the breakfast, the whole Khurana family found the lovebirds smiling at each other and staring into each other's eyes so much that they actually forgot that there were other people in the room. Poor Dadima had to clear her throat twice to get Soni's attention as Soni preferred to stare at Maan rather than feed her darling Dadima parathas. But of course none of the family members were angry with Soni and Maan. They were infact happy because finally ghar ka laadla Maan found his perfect match and left them to their own devices.

It was afternoon when NT entered Soni's room to spend some time with her only to find Soni looking pretty sad. NT raised an eyebrow and sat beside her. She waved her hand in front of Soni to get her attention. "Mujhe icecream khaani hai!", mumbled Soni with such a sad expression on her face that NT burst out laughing. Soni looked at NT and whined, "Par Mujhe ice cream khaana hai!" "Soni, aap jaante ho na. Aapko kuch thanda ya baahar ka khaane se manaai hai. Phir kyon zidd kar rahi hain aap?" NT tried to pacify Soni. But Soni had enough of this. Just because she had not totally recovered Mr. Maan Singh Khurana had restricted her from eating any outside food or anything which can impede her recovery. He also restricted her from eating cold foods like icecream as due to her weak immune system she might fall ill easily. Ofcourse, Soni was not happy with Maan's order. Though she tried to comply with them most of times, sometime she would crib about it to NT. NT shook her head. Poor Soni, cannot even eat something without Maan Veerji's permission. NT sighed as she walked out of the room. Suddenly, she was struck by an idea. She smirked as she took her mobile and typed a message. As she sent the message she sighed happily. Ab aage ka sab aapke haath mein hai Veerji!

It was evening when Maan arrived home. But unknown to others, he went to terrace directly instead of his regular haunt, his study room. It was half an hour later when he entered his room with a smirk on his face. He remembered NT's message clearly, 'Soni wants icecream. What will you do about it, Veerji?'

Place - Outside KC

Khushi arrived and sat in his car and Arnav began to drive off. As Khushi explained to him about her whole day, Arnav sneaked a glance at her hands. He noticed her wearing a set of dark pink bangles matching her dress. Khushi noticed his gaze and smiled happily. She jingled her bangles in front of his eyes, "Haan! Haan! Yeh wahi hai jo aapne humein kal gift kiye the! Aap bhi na Arnavji! Aise koi tokri khareedke deta hai kya?" "What can I do? I did not know what color of clothes you had. So, Maine tumhein sab rang ke khareed diye. Mujhe laga tum Khush hogi.", Arnav spoke in annoyed tone. Khushi huffed but smiled, "Hum bahut khush hai Arnavji. Lekin aapko yeh bhi toh sochna tha na ki hum buaji ko kya kehte. Hum baal baal bache Arnavji!" Arnav felt his anger rise. "Fine! The next time I will buy you any thing will be after our marriage." "Kya?" Khushi squeaked. "Kya kahaa aapne?" Arnav closed his eyes as he realized what he said. "Nothing!" Arnav spoke through gritted teeth. "Par aapne toh…", Khushi mumbled in confusion. "I said nothing!", Arnav nearly shouted. Khushi quieted with a pout on her face. "Kabhi Rajkumar toh Kabhi Rakshas! Hey Devi Maiyya! Inka hum kya karein?", Khushi mumbled but Arnav heard her and smirked.

Suddenly, the car stopped with a jerk. Ise kya hogaya? He tried to start the car but the car refused to budge. He sighed as he got down and opened the bonnet only to come across lots of smoke. "Dammit!"He sighed again as he realized that driving this car was not an option till a proper mechanic saw it. Khushi got down from the car. Arnav answered her silent question, "Ghaadi kharaab hogayi hai." He whipped up his phone and called up Aman. He instructed him to send an office car over and told him his exact location. He also conveyed him to get a world class mechanic for his car. As he pocketed his phone, Khushi sighed miserably. She had heard his talk and was worried. She looked here and there. The road was totally empty and she knew that no bus would stop here. Now she will have to wait out with Arnavji. That was not the problem for her. She did not mind waiting with him. The problem was she will reach home late and she will have to again blame MK Sir in front of her Buaji She will have to lie to her Buaji that she was late because MK Sir overworked her. After all, she can't say that Arnavji picks her up daily, right! MK Sir, Maaf kijiye par humein yeh jhoot Buaji se bolna padega! Humein aapka bura banana padega! She looked around hoping to get a lift when she remembered a dhaaba a bit far off from where they were standing. She looked at Arnav with a big sweet smile on her face. Arnav backed off. He knew that expression. It was the same expression his Di had, when she got an idea. And any such idea was mostly related to his marriage or God. And both were detrimental for his well being. As far as he remembered, his Jiju had told him if lady smiles at you in such a sweet manner, it means she wants something from you or she is annoyed with you. Arnav gulped and took a step back. Ab kya idea aaya tumhaare dimaag mein Afreen? This was the same smile she had when she suggested going to mela. He hoped there was not another mela around here. Khushi came closer, "Arnavji, paas mein ek dhaaba hai, wahaan chalein." "What the!" At first he was tempted to go, after all he had promised to woo her but soon backed off. No way! He would never keep his foot in ridiculous place like dhaaba; so unhygienic, so dirty and those truck drivers eating there. No way! He shook his head. Khushi pleaded, "Chaliye na! Yahaan khade rehke kya karein? Aur waise bhi Dhaabe ki lassi bahut swaadisht hoti hai. Please Arnavji!" "No way! You gone made or what? I am not coming to some dhaaba vaaba. You go if you want!" Arnav turned away from her expecting her to stay with him. But after few minutes of silence, he turned back only to see an empty road. Khushi? Where the hell did she vanish? KHUSHI!

Place - Khurana Mansion

Soni sighed as she checked herself properly in the mirror. NT had bounced into the room few minutes back and had told her to get ready. Soni could not understand her and NT had sighed and told her that she had a surprise. Soon, NT dressed her up in a beautiful purple saree and silver accessories. As Soni stared at herself, uncomfortable with a backless blouse she had worn, NT entered the room and rolled her eyes. She stood near Soni and covered her eyes with a black ribbon. Soni suddenly felt excited about the surprise. NT grasped her hand and led her out of her room. Soon, Soni realized that she was being taken towards the terrace. As she reached the door of the terrace, NT left her hand, "Di?" Suddenly, another hand grasped her hand and she smiled. "Maan?" The hand took her inside the terrace and opened the ribbon on her eyes. She blinked twice and looked around. There in the middle of the terrace was a table ready for two! She walked closer only to see two bowls of icecream set in front of two chairs. She smiled giddily and turned around to see Maan standing behind her with a smile on his face. She hugged him tightly. He hugged her back. She pulled away from his embrace and smiled at him. "Ice cream tumhaare liye! Tumne kuch maanga aur main na laaoon, possible nahin hai, Soni!" "Shukriya Maan! Shukriya! Thank you so much!" She turned back and Maan pulled the chair for her. She sat down and Maan sat in front of her. As she started eating, they started talking about her day in the house. Soni happily told him all about her day, while he stared at her. After few minutes, she went quiet as she felt her face turn red due to his staring. "Aap aise kya dekh rahe hain?" "Tumhein dekh raha hoon. Kyon itna bhi haq nahi hai?" She smiled shyly and looked away. "Aapne yeh sab mere liye kiya." Maan smirked, "Nahi, NT aur Dev ke liye tha." She looked at him and glared. He shrugged his shoulder as if to say could not resist. Se huffd but smiled as she ate her icecream. Maan, so sweet of you! Hey Babaji! Aap hamesha inhein aise hi Dr. Jekyll ki tarah rakhna. Hyde mat banaana! Shaitan mat banaana! They finished their ice cream and after talking for few more minutes, Maan led her back to her room. As she entered her room, he caught her hand and pulled her back to him. She crashed into his chest and looked up. He kissed her forehead "Tum khush toh hona?" She nodded with a tender smile on her face He walked away leaving her giddy in excitement.

Place - Somewhere around Delhi

As Khushi walked into the dhaaba she looked back again hoping to see Arnav following her. She sighed as she did not see him. Aap kahaan ho Arnavji? She sat on one of the khaats and ordered for a lassi. As it was not a dinner time, there were very few people around. Khushi swallowed in fear. Arnavji aap kahaan ho? Yeh jagah toh badi hi sunsaan hai! The owner had already gone inside to get her lassi when some rowdy goons arrived in motorbikes. Her eyes widened as her mind flashed back to the time when Arnav had saved her from the goons. She looked below avoiding the men. But the men noticed her and smirked. She realized that she was the only woman in the whole dhaaba and also alone. Obviously the goons realized the same too. "Arre oh Chhamiya! Akeli ho kya?" They leered at her as they neared her. She stood up starting to walk behind as they walked towards her. She felt scared as she took another step behind when her back hit a wall and a hand snaked around her waist. Before she could scream she heard, "Akeli nahi hai yeh." She sighed as she recognized Arnav's voice from right behind her. She did not hit a wall but she backed into him. She shivered as she thought of what would have happened if Arnav would have not arrived. Arnav tightened his grip on her waist as he felt her shiver. He glared at the men and they took a step back. "Yeh meri patni hai." Khushi's eyes widened as Arnav said those lines. She looked at him in shock. Suddenly, she felt happiness bubble in her heart as his words swirled in her mind. Why she felt so happy when he said she was his wife? "Waise pooch kyon rahe the? Kuch kaam tha kya?" Arnav spoke in a casual voice but his eyes were spitting fire. The men backed off and drove away in their bikes. Before Arnav could inquire whether she is alright, the dhaaba owner came over with her lassi. The owner gave her the glass but she did not take it. She was still lost in her thoughts of what had happened and what Arnav had said. "Lo ji Lo! Lassi Pee Lo!" The owner spoke but Khushi did not respond. "Lagta hai bachchi dar gayi hai. Puttarji, apni votti nu pilaa do. Shaayad piyegi toh theek ho jaayegi!" The owner handed the glass to Arnav and walked off.

Arnav gave Khushi the glass but Khushi did not respond. She was lost into the world created by Arnav's words. Arnav frowned. Maybe she remembered what had happened last time and went into shock! He looked at the lassi. If he got her something to eat or drink she might come out of the shock. He brought the glass closer to her mouth and made her drink it. As she sipped the lassi from the glass in his hand, she raised her eyes and looked at him. He was looking at her in such a concerned manner. The concern showing on his face touched her heart. Suddenly, few images flashed through her head; her dressed in a red saree with mangalsutra in her neck and sindoor on her forehead, her looking through a chalni (sieve) at the moon, she looking at Arnav through the same chalni, her taking his aashirwaad, him feeding her water to break her fast. All this flashed through her mind in a second and she chocked on her lassi. Arnav patting her back only served to remind her of her vision. She took the glass from his hand and drank the lassi. Her hands shook due to her vision. Soon, Arnav's car arrived. They piled into it and drove off from the place. That night Khushi could not sleep as her mind swirled around her Arnavji; happy about being called his patni and confused about why she felt so happy.

Place - Khurana Mansion

Maan sighed as he looked at the project file in front of him. One of the KC's clients had decided to prepone their meeting for tomorrow and he needed a rough design ready for them. The problem was that his chief architect Sasha had gone on vacation for two days and he needed these designs by tomorrow afternoon. He sighed. The type of project it was, only Sasha had the expertise for it in KC. He closed his eyes and Soni's face flashed in his mind. He unknowingly smiled as he remembered how Soni kept on smiling at him during dinner. He opened his eyes and huffed. There was no use staring at the file! He closed the file and walked off from his study room. He decided that he would get one of the junior architects to work on it. He knew that the work would not be KC's best design but something is better than nothing and by the time the fair design would be needed Sasha would have come back too.

Soni was just crossing NT and Dev's room when she heard Maan talking, "Mujhe nahi pata humein kya karna chaahiye Dev. Woh koi aise waise client nahi hai. They expect perfection and a junior architect cannot give us that. But there is no other option too. We will have to work with the junior." Soni walked away curious about the design Maan was worried about. She walked into Maan's study and took a look at the details of the project.

It was early Wednesday morning when Maan walked into his study to take his file. He had decided to forgo his breakfast and decided to work on his project with his junior team of architects. Maybe they can pacify the clients with a promise of better design as soon as Sasha comes. He picked up his file only to double take as the file was open and a design was already made on it. He looked at the design carefully and realized that it was made perfectly. While it was not upto Sasha's standard it was better than any of those junior architects could have prepared. He was about to walk off to ask the family members about the person who worked on this project when he came across something shiny on the floor. He picked it up and smirked. It was a jhumka. He walked into the kitchen where Soni was cooking. He tapped her shoulder and spoke in a stern voice, "Tumne is design par kaam kiya hai?" Soni turned around and gulped as she looked at his expression. She slowly nodded and looked down. The floor beneath her moved away as Maan picked her up and swung her around. She looked at his face only to see happiness there. He put her down and hugged her, "Thank you Soni! Thank you so much! Tumne meri bahut badi problem solve kardi! Waise tumne yeh kiya kaise?" Soni smiled at him happily. "Woh jab maine aapka project file padha toh ek image dimaag mein aaya aur maine draw kar diya. Pata nahi kaise." She shrugged her shoulders. She did not understand the magnitude of what she had done for him, Maan mused. He kissed her forehead and walked off to get ready. Now that the rough design was ready he could have breakfast and go on his regular time.

As Maan sat in his car later, he thought about Soni had described her working on the design. How could she draw it so perfectly? Ok! It was not upto Sasha's mark but it was better than the junior architects' work. He remembered the Doctor had said that even if Soni has forgotten every thing, many of her skills are still there stored in her brain. So, either Soni could be an architect or learning to be. He smiled as he remembered what he had told NT about his perfect life partner, "independent but family oriented." He smiled, Soni was family oriented but she must be an architect too. Jaisi life partner Mujhe chaahiye thi tum bilkul waisi hi ho Soni! Ekdum perfect! Bas ek baar Mujhe tumhaare dil ki baat pata lag jaaye, main khud tumhein NT ke saamne khada karoonga aur kahoonga NT se ki yeh rahi tumhaari Jethaani! But suddenly he had a thought! If Soni was studying architecture or is an architect then she must have studied either from Delhi or Chandigarh. If he checked those colleges then he would get all details about Soni. He felt excitement bubble in him. But soon he groaned as he realized that he did not even have Soni's real name with him. Then how could he find details about her without her name? He shook his head and turned his focus towards today's meeting.

Place - Outside KC

As Arnav drove off, he looked sideways to see Khushi very silent. Khushi and silent! Why do I feel as if I am looking at an 'once in a lifetime' wonder? He shook his head. Khushi glanced at Arnav and looked away. Yeh kyon humaari itni kadar karte hain? Kyon inki zindagi mein humaari itni ehmiyat hai? Kyon Arnavji humaare baghair jinda na rehne ka daava karte hain? Kyon humaari Khushi inki Khushi se judi hai? Kyon yeh humaare liye chudiyaan khareedte hain, jhumke jeette hain, humaari jaan bachaate hain? Kyon kal jab unhonein humein apni patni bulaaya tab hum itne khush huye? Aur woh karvachaut waala sapna, kya tha woh? She sneaked another glance at Arnav. Humein kya ho raha hai, Devi Maiyya? Humein kya ho raha Arnavji?

"Tum theek hona?", a voice broke her out of her thoughts. She looked at Arnav and noticed his worried face. She nodded silently. Kyon karte ho itni fikar Arnavji? Kyon? Arnav glanced at Khushi and went back to driving. What's wrong, Khushi? Please tell me. Khushi remembered how her thoughts had haunted her whole morning questioning her feelings towards Arnav and Arnav's behaviour towards her. She had finally called up Soni in the late afternoon after taking her number from MK Sir and poured all her thoughts out to Soni. But the answer which Soni gave was not acceptable to Khushi. It did not seem possible at all. When Khushi told her that it seemed impossible, Soni had just replied, "Tum maano ya na maano, jo sach hai woh sach hai." Khushi sighed miserably wishing she would get answers to all her questions. They soon reached Laxminagar and Khushi got off. She did not even wave at Arnav. She just walked off quietly to the house. Arnav shook his head. I will give you time till tomorrow, Afreen. If by tomorrow evening you did not tell me your problem or you are not back to normal, I will not let you go till I solve it myself. He drove away.

Khushi entered her house absentmindedly, her thoughts still on her feelings and Arnav's behaviour. "Arre Oh Sanka Devi! Achcha hua tum aa gayi. Tumse poochna tha ki tumne kal ki chutti ki baat ki ki naahi?Yaad haina ki kal Gauri ke ghar ma pooja hai. Tumne chutti maangi ki naahi?" Khushi nodded absentmindedly. She had asked MK Sir for leave and he had given her. She walked towards her room still in her thoughts about Arnav forgetting the fact that she had yet to inform the same Arnav about her absence for tomorrow. Poor Khushi ke Arnavji! Outside KC waiting and waiting and waiting! But that's for some other chapter!

P.S This chapter is dedicated to Deepa (spvd) for suggesting the ice cream scene. Thanks a lot for the idea, sweetheart!

P.P.S Sorry for a short update! I am so worried for Sunday's exam that I am facing a bad writer's block! Hope you don't mind!

Yippee! I reached 100^th Page in the thread! A Big Big Thanks to all my reviewers for making this possible! Thank you guys!

Precap - No precap for today. Or else the wait for Tuesday will be more painful! What Soni had replied to Khushi's question will be written in the next chapter!

Question for Tuesday - What will happen next in Khushi's life? Can anyone guess?

He He He!

Originally posted by: lively-piia

Hey u there...

i ws just thinking u said u'll be updating on friday nt on sat this week..

its 10 min 2 stuck midnite here...lol

i m here...

where is desert??? i mean update...jeez

btw...thanks 4 adding me 2 ur buddy list...

lv u

Originally posted by: Analeez11

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