It's Complicated;Family Tree on page 100 - Page 46

Meanwhile, Khushi was alone in her room and was crying. She was cursing herself and was repenting," I won't get another chance. I need to make the chance and return to him forever. I broke his faith. All is lost."

She went near the wall. There were many pictures of her childhood, adolescence, school, college. She started recalling the good old days of her life.

This picture was taken when she was one of the cheerleaders of her school.

As usual Akash opposed that time, but she stood firm that time for some unknown reason (Arnav). She was also the school representative that time. She remembered how Akash had created a great chaos saying that he won't play if his sister is the cheerleader.

#### FLASHBACK ####

[Principal's office.

Principal: Khushi you are the representative of our school. You must be very careful for our reputation and also take some advice from our college representative Anjali Malik. Last time Sheila almost ruined our reputation. So we had to choose from middle school. We had this faith on you that you will not falter. Be wise and impartial. We are proud of you and we wish that you will make our school even more proud. Here is your batch.

Knock on the door.

Principal: come in.

A handsome young boy entered.

There was a rapid exchange of some spark between the boy and Khushi.

Khushi looked down. The boy got transfixed at her for a moment but he ignored her seeing her middle-school uniform.

He was the vice-captain of St. John and Mary's College.

He was Arnav Singh Raizada.

She saw him and recognized him. He was the one who saved her from those bad boys in the fest. {refer chapter 3}

He was in a hurry. He submitted the names of the boys of the basketball team.

Arnav: sir, you need to choose a new captain.

Principal: why? Is Akash not playing?

Khushi got afraid.

Arnav: I don't know Sir. He told me to submit the names without him and so I did. He has also withdrawn his name from debate and quiz. If our team loses Akash will be somehow responsible for turning his back at the last moment.

Principal: call him. I will talk to him. This is very unruly. He can also be suspended for such behaviour. Also call Anjali Malik. She will guide our new school representative.

Arnav: who is our new school rep'

Principal: Here is.

Arnav was amazed to see a young girl taking the responsibility.

Arnav didn't query and left.

Khushi left the office and saw Arnav talking to Harsh (ex-classmate of Akash).

She took Harsh as a bad boy because he failed last semester.

Arnav: I reminded Di's words.

Harsh: so, you are trying to behave yourself?

Arnav: any doubts?

Harsh: yes. Remember that girl? Sheila? The common girl between both of you and that lead to various troubles.

Arnav: yeah. Last time for our challenge the reputation of his school was at stake.

Harsh: so please spare that kid this time.

Arnav: when did I say that I am not sparing her? This is my last year and I don't want to create another mess with Barbie.

Harsh: Barbie?

Arnav: er'err'.nothing'.she looks like that...leave it. Let's go and practice.

Harsh: hey, why will Akash not play this year?

Arnav: forget him'''let's practice

Harsh: but I heard some family issue?

Arnav: again the same old story of him and his goddamn sister'.disgusting!

Harsh: once I asked him about his sister'.he is such a crap man'.he warned me to stay away from his sister.

Arnav: do you know which unlucky girl is his little baby sister?

Harsh: no dude. He never said her name even. He is so damn-possesive.

Arnav: what the? With his sis? Poor girl. If she doesn't fight back this time she will be over-powered by Akash all his life. I never dominated my Di.

Harsh: everyone is not like you Arnu'

Arnav: Harsh..

Harsh: sorry. A S R.

Arnav: good. I like this.

They were still speaking but Khushi was in no mood to listen.

Khushi stood back firmly. Akash was taken aback. But finally Akash couldn't make his sister bend and he himself also participated.]

{I don't know whether this flashback part was actually needed or not...but again I felt that somehow it will potray Khushi's thought process and how things got started with Arnav entering in her life directly...how much he was responsible and so on...don't bash me...if you don't like this...and a glimpse of Arnav before Khushi making her mark in his life...sorry for disappointing you...}

Arnav'.was always a dream man for her. How will she win back him now???

Can she get another chance?? How??

She packed her bags to start to Mumbai. She will return after Payal's godhbharai. Though she wanted to stay in hotel she knew Anjali wouldn't allow her. But how could she say him the truth?? She doesn't want to stay there in the fear that she might meet Arnav.

These things are hard to explain'''..

Whereas Arnav too don't want to face her'''the reason though seems different but deep beneath it is the same''''.he doesn't want to increase his pain by seeing her again. He knows thinking of Khushi will make him die a thousand deaths before he dies'.

Khushi was like a gust of wind in his life'..she came she saw she conquered and now she left him devastated and deserted'''.

Anjali called Khushi in her home to stay'but Khushi being Khushi was adamant and she denied''''

Anjali was trying to make Khushi and Arnav meet but these two are running away from each other and are trying to stay poles apart'..

Anjali tried to make Arnav agree to stay at her home'but all her plans were becoming futile'.

Moreover' both of them made Anjali agree not to try to amend their ways'.

What will she do now???

Payal's godhbharai was done in a pompous way'.and after her baby shower she came to know about her father. Shashi Gupta was hospitalized and is in a critical condition'

Garima: Aman'time is passing and before it is too late I want to tell you something

Aman: what amma??

Garima: I am not your Amma. Neither I was'nor I could be'I had to accept you'because I never had an option'till today'I had kept quiet for your father's sake but before it is too late I must say something to you.

Aman: I had heard enough'and nothing will move me now(huh'I know'you are not my mother'I know you hate me'you had tolerated for my father)

Garima: I don't know what you are thinking. But let me inform you something. You are given 50% of your father's total property and business'rest is Payal's. Your father is breathing his last'and the reason is you. Yes, I know you will deny'but your father on his way to hospital told me everything and had asked you to stay away from us. Yes he had asked you to stay away from him, from me and most importantly Payal. You want money'it is given to you'find a place to stay and leave us forever and don't show your face ever. Because of you, your father is standing at the door of death. If you want more money I would give'but for god's sake leave us. We don't want you. You are not needed in our life. He let you live and now you are killing your saviour'some day will come when you could harm me'and even Payal. You had been the root of the problems today many of them are facing. And when things were getting better and we all were trying to cope up'you came and destroyed'

Aman was shocked. He was waiting to hear something sentimental and emotional'but never in his life he imagined'he was asked to LEAVE'!!

SG told amma that he was the reason for their and other's problems !!

Today he realised what bad birth means. Being the son of that bloody woman he is paying such price !! and Armaan had to pay by his life'so what is waiting for Sanyukta herself?? She was the actual culprit and she is still living without any problems.

The doctor came out of the ICCU and asked Garima to meet as Shashi Gupta is asking for her'.

Garima entered but Aman too entered''.

He took SG's hands in his hands and asked for forgiveness and cried'.but it was too late to realise his mistake'.the mistake was unpardonable'

SG: I'I'.wa'.want'.ed'.to'live'.in'a'better'.way'a..and'I 'I want 'you..to keep'awa'y''from'bu'but'I 'wa'was'.wrong'.you'went'over'your'mother'.you'send 'me he'here'bu'but'pl..plea..please'spare'Gari'ma..and'Pa'Pa'Payal'and'what you'did'with'in..innocent'lives'I will'ne'never'.for'forgive'you'I hate 'hate to have'a son'.like'you'and'.if'you..wa'want'.there'is'still'time'Arn'Arnav'.Khu'Khu'Khushi'good'un'unite'them'.

Aman: yes papa I will do papa'I will do that'I will tell them everything'.but papa please forgive me'.please forgive me'

SG tried to speak''but his hand fell from Aman's hands'..

It was over'.over'.Aman couldn't get the forgiveness from his father'.

He was feeling something like this;

I would dig a thousand holes to lay next to you
I would dig a thousand more if I needed to
I look around the grave for an escape route of old routines
There doesn't seem to be any other way

Cause I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life
I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive

Crazy as it sounds you wont feel as low as you feel right now
At least that's what I've been told by everyone
I whisper empty sounds in your ear and hope that you won't let go
Take the pieces and build them skywards

Cause I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life
I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive

I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life
Take the pieces and build them skywards
I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive
Take the pieces and build them skywards

I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life
Take the pieces and build them skywards
I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive
Take the pieces and build them skywards

I've started falling apart I'm not savouring life
Take the pieces and build them skywards
I've forgotten how good it could be to feel alive
Take the pieces and build them skywards

Take the pieces and build them skywards
and
Take the pieces and build them skywards
and
Take the pieces and build them up to the sky.

He was lost and broken'.He lost his father'the only person with whom he was attached'

check page 89 for chapter seventeen