Khushi was angry at the games fate was playing with her but there was nothing she could do and she just had to accept that what was going to happen was going to happen and no one could change that. The week before the engagement passed by slowly for Khushi and all she could ever think of was Arnav. She couldn't bear the separation between the two of them but knew she had to get used to it because from now on this was how it would always be. She was just glad that she was staying in her house with Barun and her mama and mami instead of with her family. The week did pass however and eventually the day of the engagement came. Khushi was surprised to hear that it was going to be held in RM as usually it is at the girl's house but decided to just kill her curiosity. She went upstairs to get ready and saw Barun waiting for her in her room. She looked at him questioningly noticing the box in his hand. "It's for you. You have been requested to wear it for the engagement ceremony seeing as you are an important member of the family and are required to be present. Oh and Yug called. He said you have to perform at the ceremony because Arnav performed at mine." She gave him a blank look. "Could this get any worse?" she asked rhetorically. Barun was about to say something when Khushi gave a deadly look. "Never mind," he said running out of the room and dropping the box on the bed. Khushi grabbed the box of the bed and walked into the bathroom to get ready.
At RM Arnav was continuously fighting and arguing with his family for the past week about his engagement and refused to do it until Anjali spoke to him the morning of the engagement. She sat with him in his room and explained to him that his engagement was a matter of his family's reputation and he would never destroy it. She knew that. She also told him to wait until he actually gets engaged before he complains because then if he has any problems with his fiance he can call it off. Arnav finally agreed and came downstairs that evening dressed in a black suit. The Gupta's and all the guests had arrived and everyone was downstairs including Arnav. Raj and Sadhna Raizada pulled Yug and Sheela Gupta aside before the ceremony started and spoke to them. The Gupta's were furious at what the Raizadas were telling them. "It's a matter of your reputation Mr Gupta," Raj said, "I'm sure you wouldn't want to embarrass yourself in front of all these people." Yug knew he was right so extremely reluctantly agreed thinking he would sort the matter out later. The joined the rest of the Raizadas and Maya in the hall just as the lights switched off. The stage was lit with a spotlight but no one could be seen. Khushi stepped into the light looking exquisite in a black and red chiffon saree with a halter neck blouse.
Arnav was awestruck by her beauty. Khushi had her eyes closed and brought the mic close to her lips.
Chaar dino ka pyaar o rabba
Lambi judaai, lambi judaai
Chaar dino ka pyaar o rabba
Lambi judaai, lambi judaai
Chaar dino ka pyaar o rabba
Lambi judaai, lambi judaai
Tere bin dil mera lage kahin na
Tere bin jaan meri jaaye kahin na
Kitne zamaane baad o rabba
Yaad tu aaya, yaad tu aaya
It's a love of four days, o god
Then a long separation, a long separation
It's a love of four days, o god
Then a long separation, a long separation
It's a love of four days, o god
Then a long separation, a long separation
Without you my heart doesn't get rest anywhere
Without you my life doesn't go anywhere
After how many ages, o god
I've remembered you, I've remembered you
Everyone clapped after Khushi sang the first verse praising her performance yet the whole time her eyes were only one person. Arnav. He too looked at Khushi and heard what she was singing realising she didn't want this engagement to happen yet was forced to be here and be a part of it to entertain guests. Maya came up to Arnav and linked her arm with his much to his dissatisfaction but Arnav couldn't do anything about it. Instead he looked at Khushi to see her reaction to what her sister was doing. Khushi just closed her eyes and sang...
Khoyi rahi main saazon mein apni
Aahat bhi teri bhool gayi hoon
Saadiyon se kitni tanhaa rahi hoon
Ishq tera bhool gayi hoon
Khoyi rahi main saazon mein apni
Aahat bhi teri bhool gayi hoon
Saadiyon se kitni tanhaa rahi hoon
Ishq tera bhool gayi hoon
Ulji rahi main, iss zindagi mein
Du kya duhaayi, du kya duhaayi
I was so lost in my own tunes
That I had even forgotten your resemblance
I was so lonely for centuries
That I had forgotten your love
I was so lost in my own tunes
That I had even forgotten your resemblance
I was so lonely for centuries
That I had forgotten your love
I was so entangled in this life
Now what do I complain, what do I complain
Khushi let all her emotions run through the song and let it all out. All her feelings ' pain, love, hurt, hate, envy ' everything. She was letting it all go. She opened her eyes and looked around the room. She saw Avani and Barun standing together holding hands. His parents near them. The Raizadas and Guptas together around Arnav and Maya. Khushi knew she would have to see it someday but after getting so close to Arnav how could she just ignore the feelings she had for him.
Har bebasi mein, iss zindagi mein
Tujhko hi chaaha, tujhko hi maanga
Jin raaston se guzara yeh dil tha
Manzil mili na pyaar na paaya
Har bebasi mein, iss zindagi mein
Tujhko hi chaaha, tujhko hi maanga
Jin raaston se guzara yeh dil tha
Manzil mili na pyaar na paaya
Khud ko chhupa ke raahon se guzari
Dil ko sambhale, dil ko sambhale
In every helplessness in this life
I loved only you and desired only you
No matter what path my heart travelled
I never reached my destination or found love
In every helplessness in this life
I loved only you and desired only you
No matter what path my heart travelled
I never reached my destination or found love
Hiding myself I have crossed these paths
By protecting my heart, protecting my heart
Arnav pulled his arm away from Maya's leaving her in shock and anger and Arnav stepped away from her. Every word that Khushi sang hit Arnav like an arrow and he realised that by agreeing to do this how much he was hurting Khushi. Khushi saw what Arnav had done and realised how she felt yet still she couldn't forget what was about to happen and how she could possibly be separated from Arnav forever because of her so-called family.
Tere bin dil mera lage kahin na
Tere bin jaan meri jaaye kahin na
Kitne zamaane baad o rabba
Yaad tu aaya, yaad tu aaya
Without you my heart doesn't get rest anywhere
Without you my life doesn't go anywhere
After how many ages, o god
I've remembered you, I've remembered you
The music ended and everyone applauded Khushi for her performance however the distress and pain she felt could only be seen by a handful of people in the room. Everyone else seemed to only see happiness for her sister that she didn't have. It's not that she didn't want to be happy for her. She just couldn't knowing that her happiness, her everything was Arnav and he was being taken away from her. She walked off the stage and towards the two families in the centre of the room. She stood in front of Arnav, next to Maya as his father addressed everyone. Raj cleared his throat and said, "We're glad that you all could join us on this special evening. Today is one of the happiest days for the Raizada family as our son is finally one step closer to getting married. So everyone welcome to the engagement of India's rock star, Arnav Singh Raizada and India's superstar, Khushi Kumari Gupta." Khushi's eyes popped wide open and were on the verge of popping out her head they were so wide while Arnav's jaw dropped open. They thought they had misheard Arnav's dad when Barun brought Khushi out of shock and pushed her towards Arnav. They both looked at each other finding it unbelievable that they were getting engaged. They said nothing and just stood there. Avani and Barun brought the rings and the two exchanged them without a word. Everyone clapped to congratulate the couple and Arnav and Khushi looked to his parents. Arnav finally spoke, "How?" His mom smiled at him, "Don't worry about that now. You'll get all the answers to all your questions later. For now just enjoy what you've always wanted." Arnav hugged his parents much to the disgust of the Gupta's.
Arnav grabbed Khushi's hand and took her outside to their favourite spot ' the poolside. Khushi had tears in her eyes and a wide smile on her face. They didn't need to say anything to each other. Their expressions said it all. They engulfed one another in each other's arms not wanting to let go. They eventually did but their happiness knew no bounds. After all that had happened and everything that they had said to each other they were finally together. Hopefully forever. "I told you we'd find a way to be together," Arnav said to Khushi smiling. "We just thought we'd actually have to something not that someone else would do it for us. Right?" she looked at Arnav lovingly. "Right. And it wasn't such a long separation either," he said putting an arm around her waist and pulling her against him. Air couldn't even pass between them. Khushi wrapped her arms around his neck, "No, it wasn't. Now I hope there never will be." Arnav looked at her intently. Finally coming to terms with the fact that she was his now and always would be. Today proved that she was his and he was hers. No one could come in between them now. "I love you Khushi," he said leaning forward and resting his forehead against hers. "I love you too," she whispered.
Chapter 9: Rab Ka Shukrana
Arnav hugged her back not saying anything. Khushi looked up at him and he could see that her eyes were red. She'd been crying. Khushi kept her arms around him and Arnav took one hand away leaving the other around her waist. He led her to the stairs and they sat down. "You okay?" he asked her. He regretted it the moment he said it because he saw that Khushi wanted to cry again. He was going to say something but Khushi beat him, "Promise me you'll never leave me no matter what happens." He put his arm around her shoulder, "I promise," he said without even taking a breath.
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