|OS| ~BASHING THE BASHERS AUR YE LOVE BIRDS_COMP8

Bashing The Bashers Aur Ye Love Birds

Arohi entered the big hall by herself. It was Singh family's party. She couldn't believe that she is going to see those same faces after five long years. She is going to face those people again, who never left a chance to insult her. She would have never come to this party, but her husband chose to be here today. There is no doubt that he despised them for thinking ill about his wife and will do forever. They were his business rivals also. Still, she agreed to come because she knew he must have a valid reason. Only few steps after, her nervous eyes were looking back at the main door. She wasn't comfortable in such parties, especially when he wasn't not with her. With heavy steps Arohi walked to the middle.

A voice said out loud from the right... "so you are here. I thought you are not going to come." Another voice spoke... "wrong Gauri! She is here only because of her surname. Otherwise poor her couldn't have afford the expenses." The men high fived listening to their wives' rubbish talks. Gauri walked forward... "Darling I missed you. You know, I wasn't feeling entertained without seeing your sad face." The other one spoke... "where is your husband honey? I hope he didn't leave you." All of them burst out in laughter. The guy spoke while spitting old venom... "nope Nuts, the type of girl like her should suffer like this." Rajveer interrupted... "I don't think so Karan. Well, her husband isn't that dumb. He isn't going to give up his business profits for anyone. He knows that his old rivals are back to the city and hence he has sent her here to get insulted by us." Gauri spoke sadly, but with a mocking tone... "actually I don't feel bad for you Arohi. You married him only because of money right, but now you mean nothing to him! You sold yourself to that rich guy."

"Wrong guess sweetheart. I married her because I lost my heart to her" ...the voice drew everyone's attention, but except her. She didn't need to look back to recognize him. He stood by her side and wrapped her soft delicate hand in his fist protectively. He moved his eyes to Rajveer... "Thanks man for putting me so high, but I am wondering how come you are accompanying your wife. Don't you think business preparations would do better than throwing parties?" He looked at Gauri with pitiful eyes... "I guess she made you dumb, what's say?" Looking at everyone with the eyes of a prey he spoke... "and guys you all are right! She isn't important in my life because she is my life." He stepped behind Arohi. Wrapping his hands around her waist, he nuzzled her neck. He whispered in a low, but intense tone... "I love you Mrs. Singhania." With a sudden force he turned her towards him. Her eyes were closed, but her face didn't show a single vibe of fear. His dimples reflected a knowing smile. She was listening to these losers quietly doesn't mean she is weak. She was waiting for the right time and he was her right time. She opened her eyes to look at him. They were full of shyness. He loved this side of hers. Her reactions that always result from his single touch. He moved his eyelashes with assurance. Arohi with a huge smile mouthed... "I love you too Mr. Singhania." Arjun lovingly looked at his wife and kissed her forehead.

Returning a smile, he turned to the Basher Group again. His one hand was still wrapped around her waist. He looked at them with disgust, his eyes were full of scorn... "time changed, but you all have not. Waise Gauri your in-laws sold your brother-in-law to Natasha...upps correction Nuts for money. Right? I heard he is staying in his in-laws' house...poor guy, ghar jamai baan ke reh gaya. But I hope his surname is still Karan Singh...not Karan Mittal?" "You are absolutely right buddy" ...said Salil from behind. Arjun happily opened his arms to give him a hug, while Arohi ran to engulf her sister-in-law cum best friend. After their hugging session, Salil continued... "damn I missed the fun part Arjun, you have already brought horns out of Singh." Arohi and Purvi suppressed their laughters, while Arjun gave a friendly punch to Salil's shoulder. Karan, Natasha, Rajveer, and Gauri's face fell, they were boiling from inside. They invited the Singhania and Kapoor families to insult them, but not the other way around.

So, Gauri came ahead to turn the coin... "what about your wife then? If you remove Singhania's a-n-i-a then it becomes Singh. Today not yours, but she would have been someone else's..." Before she could finish, Arjun raised his hand in anger. His cold-blooded eyes dared her not to speak further. Arohi's face glowed with a mysterious smile; she brought Arjun's hand in between her palms. She shook her head in no. Arjun put his other hand over hers understanding the language of her eyes. She spoke while stretching each and every word of Gauri's name... "it's your biggest mistake G-a-u-r-i. Let me clear it to you. I was always destined to become Mrs. Singhania...only Mrs. Arohi Arjun Singhania. So don't fool yourself with false assumptions, even though you are a real one. Just like us, you all know the truth. Karan never got success out of his filthy tricks. And your husband, Rajveer has always lost to my husband in business. Poor brothers...hamesha hasil karna chahte hai. But you know what? Force aur chal chalke kuch nehi milta because pyaar se saab kuch jeeta ja sakta hai. That's why my Arjun is a winner and they are losers. But it's not their fault. It's their thoughts, which are too cheap and low. Now look at their fates, they got wives like you and Natasha, who think just like them." Arjun kept looking at his wife with admiration; he felt proud to be her husband. He just loved this attitude of hers...be a silent listener, but when it comes to supporting the right, don't hesitate to blast double standard people. He got so lucky to have her as his lifetime partner. His thoughts flew to that day when he first met her.

----PAST----
Arohi kept walking as soon as possible. She bumped with a guy on her way. She looked up to him with fearful eyes. Her voice didn't even support her to say sorry to him. Without blinking he kept staring her. She glanced behind and looked at him again. Hurriedly she tried to walk pass him. He doesn't know why, but he held her hand to stop her. Her innocent eyes were saying something to him. He felt the vast emotion of her eyes would drown him inside them. With sudden urge he wanted to help her. Arjun pulled her in the direction of a cafeteria. Arohi didn't have any reason to trust him. Still her heart felt something different for this stranger. She wanted to believe him. He had no right over her, yet she did follow his steps.

Inside the caf------"don't take me wrong, but you are looking frightened. May be someone was stalking you. So I brought you here." – saying he started the conversation. Arohi pleaded – "please let me go, I need to go home." He tried to calm her down – "ok relax! I am not going to harm you. But before going, tell me do you study in that College? I saw you coming out from there." Arohi felt irritated – "look I don't give my information to strangers." Arjun smiled – "ok fine let me introduce myself. I am Arjun……Arjun Singhania. I am here to meet my cousin; she studies in the same college." Arohi was taken aback – "wait a second! Are you Purvi's cousin?" Arjun questioned – "you know her? And how do you know me?" By now Arohi forgot her fear, she spoke excitedly – "she is my best friend." Suddenly something struck Arohi – "then you are Bari Maa's son? She came back already, but never bothered to meet me?" Arjun was confused now – "what's your name?" She angrily asked – "Bari Maa didn't tell you that only I call her Bari Maa….mein Arohi hoon." Arjun's mouth fell; he couldn't believe his eyes and ears. He made sure – "tum ho Arohi? I mean Arohi Ahluwalia." Arohi sarcastically stated – "no I am lying to you. Mujhe jhut se khushi milti hai." Arjun thought to himself – "so this is Mom's Ladli and Purvi's famous Arohi. I just heard about her, but she is much more than what they have said." Arohi was mumbling – "this is Bari Maa's love for me? If she calls next time, I am not talking to her." Arjun realized she was upset – "you are taking her wrong, Mom didn't come back yet. I am here since last eight months. After everything is settled, Mom and Dad are also coming back from USA." Arohi questioned – "she never told me all this? Arjun murmured – kaise batati, mujhse Kabul jo bol wana tha pehle?" Arohi raised her eyebrows – "kya?"

Arjun – "kuch nehi. Tell me your problem." He saw hesitation in her eyes – "if Mom was here, you would have tell her na. Samjho I am here to help you from her side." Arohi gave him a faint smile – "there is a guy, whose name is Karan. There are two other girls in his group….Gauri and Natasha. They hated me and still do. They used to harass me. But pata nehi kyun? Since two months he is after me. I don't know the reason behind his sudden change. He stalked me few times before and today I was also running from him. I don't know what to do." After listening to her carefully, Arjun questioned – "do you like him?" Arohi literally yelled – "yuck, kabhi nehi. He is a cheap guy, bevda kahika. Bare baap ka bigra huya beta. I feel like to give him a few hard slaps." She noticed Arjun's narrowed eyes – "I meant to say he is spoiled, but all rich boys are not bad. Aap toh achhe hi honge, Bari Maa ka beta hai jo aap." Arjun was about to open his mouth when Arohi held his hand tightly. He noticed those same fearful eyes and followed the direction, where they were looking. There was a guy standing at the door, who was looking for someone. Without wasting a second, Arjun held Arohi's face in his palms. Before Arohi could realize his action, Arjun slammed his lips on hers. The kiss was long and an intense one. Karan's eyes fell on them, he turned his face away with disgust and anger. He didn't think twice and left the place for good.

The moment he broke the kiss, Arohi pushed him away with full force. She was surprised at herself for letting him kiss her like that and that too in the public. She didn't even resist him at that moment. If he didn't break the kiss then God knows for how long they would remain like that. Both were huffing and puffing from the action that took place a while ago. Arohi touched her swollen red lips. She felt ashamed of herself. Her right hand automatically turned into a rigid fist in anger. It only stopped from giving him a slap because she was Bari Maa's son. Arohi stared him with teary eyes. Holding her mouth she ran out of the caf. Arjun ruffled his hairs in frustration and ran behind her instantly. He called her from behind, but she was running as fast as possible. He was also quick; with his big giant like steps he got a hold of her. He pushed her by the car and blocked her way putting his hands. Arohi pushed him on the chest hard – "leave me, mujhe jane do." When he didn't give up Arohi started slapping his chest constantly; literally she was out of her sense. This time Arjun held her hands over her head. Pinning her to the car, he pressed his body close to hers. He yelled – "listen to me Arohi; please listen to me once."

Listening to his soft voice, she looked at him with vulnerable eyes. Her body softened and he let go of her hands. Arohi held the sides of his shirt. Bending her head down, she questioned him – "tumne aisa kyun kia mere saath? Kyun?" He noticed bitter tears were escaping from her eyes. Arjun cupped her face in his hands – "look at me Arohi, look into my eyes." Arohi looked straight into his eyes now, Arjun asked her softly – "do you see regret in them? Do you see any lie? I agree Jo bhi hua wo hona nehi chahiye tha. At least aise toh nehi, but I don't regret it Arohi…..seriously I don't. I know it's difficult to accept for you, but we can't change it now. Aur I don't think meine kuch galat kia hai." Arohi's change of emotions and her deep eyes were giving him all the answers. He continued – "ok answer me seriously. Don't consider me as your Bari Maa's son. As a human being, do you think I am a bad person? Do you think I am going to be a bad choice as a life partner?"

Arohi's eyes shot up with his last question. "Trust me kuch galat nehi hua…..tumahri every special moment ussi ke saath hoga jiske saath tum poori zindagi spend karogi. I will not let this moment go into waste. I want to be that special person in your life……jise tum pyaar karogi aur dilo ja se chahogi." An emotional Arohi didn't know what to answer. She wasn't ready for any of this. His unexpected confession put her in a grave dilemma. Constant tears were flowing from her eyes. Arjun wiped her naughty teardrops with his thumb – "I know you are not ready yet. I am not asking you to jump on anything. Take your time and think over this matter. I will wait for your answer. Mom ne kaha tha unki pasand ki ladki se shadi karlu. Aab tak deny karta raha because I wanted to do love marriage. But look at my fate, koi mujhe itna pasand ageya that I am willing to do arrange marriage. Agar Mom ne mujhe unki Ladli se pehle mila diya hota toh aab tak mere bachhe bhi ho jate." Arohi's face became bright red with embarrassment. His comment wasn't something that she could handle at this moment of time.

Her savior Purvi arrived at that moment – "what's happening here?" Arjun immediately moved back – "oh my God Purvi." He hugged her – "I came here to meet you." Purvi's voice reflected doubt – "really? What are you doing here then?" Arjun smiled sheepishly – "oh yeah I found Arohi. I mean she is your friend right? Actually we were talking about Mom …..haan Bari Maa." Arjun's change of answers made the matter look even more odd. Purvi questioned – "paar You never met her before?" Arjun rolled his eyes with irritation – "I just met her today." Purvi made a funny face – "All right! We will see later." She moved close to Arohi and excitedly asked – "remember I told you she is the best. She is right?" Arohi spoke after a long time – "Purvi?" Arjun answered with a full smile – "yes! Absolutely she is…..an amazing personality." Then he drove them to their respective houses. Purvi's house was close, so she got off first. Arohi remained silent during the whole drive. She didn't have courage to make an eye contact with him. As soon as the car came to a halt, she almost ran out of the car. As she was walking, she heard him say – "I will wait for your answer."

After few days------Rajveer spoke to HP with his high attitude – "look Mr. Sharma, I am not really interested in this alliance. There is no match between us. I could have brought thousands of better alliances for my brother. Unfortunately my brother likes your daughter; so I am forced agree on this. I must say your daughter is lucky. You should consider yourself very fortunate." Hariprasad spoke – "Rajveer dekho……" He interrupted – "please call me Mr. Singh." HP wanted to throw out this mannerless person from his house right away. Still he needed to behave with his guests. He continued patiently – "Mr. Singh I know you are rich, but I am sorry. I want to send my daughter in a house, where they love her and value her. Not in a house, where people value money more than people. My daughter wouldn't be the lucky one, but the boy would be lucky, who marries my daughter." Rajveer with threatening tone – "before anything, please think it over Mr. Sharma. Your school's property belongs to us." Arjun spoke from the door – "and you must give a second thought about your actions Mr. Rajveer Singh. Never know you may end up regretting it later." Rajveer was amused – "Wow Mr. Singhania? What a pleasant surprise?" Arjun gave a fake smile – "I am sorry. I can't say the same thing about you." Rajveer's smile vanished – "what are doing here anyway?" Arjun shook his head – "wrong question Rajveer…..oh I am sorry Mr. Singh. Waise bhi you don't know how to talk with elders. So for now shut up and let me do my work." HP questioned – "who are you beta?"

Arjun bent down in front of HP – "Uncle I am Arjun. Waise toh ye saab bate parents ke beech hoti hai aur Mom hi ati, but I had to come. You may feel awkward after listening to this, but mein Arohi ko pasand karta hoon Uncle. I want to marry your daughter." Rajeveer interrupted – "wow your daughter is a charmer! I see! There is no lack of her lovers. Usne toh The Great Arjun Singhania ko bhi nehi choda. Arjun Singhania, jo khud hi ek magician hai. Can you believe it? He is leading in the business world, only in 8 months. Just great! I must say, you both are really interesting" Arjun turned to Rajveer in anger – "Thanx Mr. Singh, but do you know someday I may break your face? So you better keep your filthy mouth shut." Karan spoke out loud – "this is the man Bhaiya. That day I saw Arohi with him. Inki beti toh iske saath rang raliya manati firti hai, inko shayed pata bhi nehi." Arjun's hand turned into a fist, but ignoring both of the clowns he went to HP – "Uncle there is nothing like that. Please don't think wrong, Arohi isn't at fault for anything." HP smiled – "you don't have to give me any justification beta. I know my Arohi wouldn't do any such thing purposely that would hurt my self-esteem." Arohi and Purvi were listening to their conversation from the back. Purvi entered the scene with Arohi – "Uncle this Karan is a cheap guy. From past two months he harassed Arohi a lot. In fact, he used to rag Arohi with his friends, since she entered the college." HP looked at Arohi disappointedly for not telling him any of these. Then he angrily spoke – "Thank you for coming, now you both get out of my house. Aur bhul se bhi mere beti ko pareshan maat karna ayinda. Yaad rakhna meri baat."

Rajveer arrogantly said – "you are going to pay big time Mr. Sharma. Aab apki school toh gayi." Arjun came in front of Rajveer – "Age humara same hai paar tumhara akal thoda kaam." He softly touched both of Rajveer's shoulders, then spoke while fixing his tie – "I guess you don't know the difference between Singhania and Singh. Go outside, the police are waiting to welcome you. They will explain you the difference. Wo samjha denge school ki property ka real owner kaun hai." Now Arjun's hand moved to Rajveer's cheek. Giving him a slight slap, he said – "abhi taak bacche hi reh gaye." Rajveer pushed away Arjun's hand – "mein tumhe dekh lunga." Arjun laughed with sarcasm – "abhi tak dekh hi toh rehe ho. Pehle business mein success achieve karte dekha karte the aur aab personal life mein meri aur Arohi ki shaadi dekhna." On their way out, Karan threatened Arohi – "I will see you." Arjun came in between – "and I will show you, now leave." Both brothers walked out angrily. Then what? HP found out that Arjun is DK and Savita Singhania's son. He was immensely content to give his daughter's hand in Arjun's. They got married after six months. After their wedding, Arjun Arohi went out of country for two months. They were celebrating their newly married life. In the meantime, Karan moved to Goa and Rajveer planned to reach new heights by settling his business in Canada. Within two years Purvi also found her mate in Salil, who is Arjun's best friend. Now they are also happily married.

----PRESENT----
Karan knew Arjun had an accident about two months ago. So he challenged – what about a paper dance competition? Arohi looked at Arjun with horror. Only the remembrance gives her nightmare. His right leg was badly hurt in the accident. It's not good for him to pressure the leg. She shook her head in no – "Arjun you wanted to come to this party. Now I want to leave. Lets go!" Holding his hand, she started walking already. Natasha mocked – "I must say your wife is a cunning woman. Anyways, why are you guys in a hurry? You all just came; the party is still to begin. You should enjoy. If you take my advice, then rush without rush hours isn't good." Arjun gave her a stern smile – "you are right! My wife is a cunning woman, because not only her husband but she cares about everyone else before herself…..unlike you. And Mr. Karan Mittal lets go to the dance floor. May be you got a plan to win. I will give your brother and you, a chance to win today. Salil and Purvi didn't speak, because they knew he wouldn't back off now. Arohi glared at him; she again started walking to leave on her own. Rajveer – "but tumhari ife partner toh ja rehi hai. Kya kisi teesri ko dance partner banaoge. The dance is pretty cozy; possibly your wife dislikes the idea." Arjun assured him while treating like a child– "BABY that's not your problem. You go and make the arrangements. Mera life partner hi mera dance partner hogi." He winked them and left to fetch his Sherni. Here, four of them passed victorious smiles thinking…….even though a short term one, but they became successful in bringing rift between these lovebirds. They were sure that Arohi wouldn't give up, and Arjun would go back home like a loser.

He stalked her outside the mansion. Blocking her by the door, he asked – "are you going somewhere?" She pushed him – "move out of my way, I am going home." He made a face – "your husband yani mein yaha hoon. So how can you go?" She snapped – "jasise tum dance kaar rehe ho, waise hi." He lovingly caressed her cheek – "Baby this is a simple competition, itni hyper nehi hote." She pulled him in by holding the collar – "for you it's a simple thing, but for me it's a question of life." He tried to make a point – "toh apni life ki bhi toh socho. I can't let those morons go over my head." She angrily looked away to the other side – "kabhi nehi." This time he snapped – "ok fine, don't come. From now on, your all tantrums are banned. No more doctor appointments, no more check ups. You know very well I will not change my mind." He only took few steps, but stopped listening to – "ruko" A victorious smile immediately appeared on his face. She warned – "tum pachtaoge." He seductively replied – "abhi kia kam pachta raha hoon? I can't wait to get you all by myself." Arohi tried to walk pass him, but he pulled her to him. Rubbing his nose on hers, he warned her – "Darling cheating maat karna, otherwise you are going to regret it." Arohi gulped first, then she gave him a stern look. Arjun gave her an evil smile instead – "wiffy you look terribly sexy when you lash out on me or run your mouth like a dominant wife." She ignored his sweet talks and walked inside making a balloon face.

In the car------ "Arohi aab kab tak chup rahogi. We won the dance competition; now talk to me at least" he pleaded. Arohi questioned angrily – "do you see any happiness in my face? No right?" Arjun – "I am fine, kuch bhi toh nehi hua. What's the problem then?" Arohi remained silent. He touched her arm, but she shoved it off angrily. It wasn't possible for Arjun to drive and handle his infuriated Lion Queen at the same time. So Arjun stopped the car nearby a hill. He opened the door for her to come out. She didn't budge an inch, so he yelled – "fine I am staying outside until you don't talk. After 15 minutes, she came out and went to the far corner of the hill. He sighed and followed her. He slowly stated – "it was important to show them their right place." She spoke with a broken voice – "nothing was important, nothing is important, if something is important then it's you. Wo tumko influence karna chahte the aur tum ho gaye." Arjun protested – "but it was only a dance, not a big deal." Arohi – "nothing is big deal for you. When you were fighting with death, only I know how I have spent my days and nights. Everyday was a new death for me. It took a long time for you to recover. I felt it was a lifetime. Now your right leg is fine, but I remember doctor's words…..heavy work isn't good for you at all. Still you don't budge; you had to do the paper dance."

He felt vulnerable – "paar iske liye kia mein zindagi bhar tumhe carry nehi karunga? The doctor has also said, everything is going to be fine soon." Arohi – "That's why we have to be careful. Do you think I didn't notice? You were taking heavy steps after the dance. You always do as per your wish, but never think of me once. Mujhpe kia beet thi hai tumhe andaza bhi nehi hai." Arjun stood in front of her now. Her silk saree was sticking to her curvy body due the force of air. The cool breeze blew her hairs and brought them in front of her face. She was looking like a fairy under the moonlight. He removed her hairs from the face and the moment his eyes fall on those shiny teardrops, his heart sank. Putting his palms by the side of her head, he kissed her beautiful eyes one by one sucking the teardrops in the process. "I am sorry Jaan, I didn't do this to hurt you. I promise, I will never force you for anything. Whatever you want I will do that only. Please forgive me." He tried his best to console her. She pouted like a little baby and hugged him with all her love. He whispered slowly – "Aur pata hai tumhari jaisi hasin bhar toh mein zindagi bhar utha sakta hoon, kabhi bhi kaise bhi. If I don't do that, taab mein jaruru maar jaunga." She buried her face inside his chest even more. She warned him with her feeble voice, he could feel she was still crying – "phir aisa maat kehna, mujhse bura koi nehi hoga" He hugged her even tighter and left soft kisses over her head. It felt like not two, but one individual was standing under the solace of open sky.

After sometime, "ghar cahle?" She dreamily mumbled – "nehi, mujhe yehi rehna hai." He questioned in confusion – "yaha iss hill pe?" She softly expressed her desire – "haan, tumhare saath." Arjun coughed – "mujhe bhi tumhari hi saath chahiye jaan, but mere kheyal se ghar chalna chahiye. yaha hill pe kya karenge? Meri majboori bhi toh samjho." Arohi dreamily made her hold firm on him – "mujhe toh yehi rehna hai." Arjun persisted – "baby raat bohot ho gayi hai, ghar chalte hai" The moment Arohi realized his meaning; she let go of him. Arohi stared him with open mouth – "you have a single track mind Arjun." Arjun just shrugged his shoulder – "mein kya karu? Tumhe dekh ke aisa hi kheyal ata hai mujhe." Arohi slapped on his chest – "kitni gandi soch hai tumhari." He had a grin on his face – "baas apni wiffy ke liye aur aab phirse se mein ye hasin bhar apne baho mein samane wala hoon." In a moment, he carried Arohi in his arms. She yelled – "put me down Arjun, you have promised me a while ago." Arjun denied – "sorry, I never said that I am not going to love my wife." Arohi warned– "Arjun I am not going to talk you." He smiled sheepishly – "it's not necessary, mein khud tumhe baat nehi karne dunga. Let me reach the car once." Arohi raised her eyebrows suspiciously – "kia matlab?" He winked her in return. She glared him, he whispered in her ear – "the repetition scene of our first meet." Arohi's cheeks burned red, she hid her face in his chest. Arjun kept walking to his destination and the writer decided to leave the lovebirds alone in privacy.

*~*The End*~*

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Originally posted by: Deepika06

🥳 will surely edit tomorrow yr...mob mey hun...n I hav to edit my comment on jl too kal pakka 👍🏼