ARHI SS :ME & MY ASR Thd 2, thd 3 link page 1 - Page 37

PART 9

A week had passed. It was late night that he entered the house to find illuminated with lights and decorations. Normally Mrs.Anjum Raizada takes pleasure in decorating her house during all the innumerable poojas that she conducts in Raizada mansion. Arnav raised both his eyebrows getting scared of the next morning pooja at the house. He planned to leave early before he could be spotted by any of them at house. Thinking of the possibilities of an escape he bumped on to a pillar while his eyes were closed by someone from behind with palms.

Arnav : Ouch' What the?

Arnav needn't use his Cambridge knowledge to know the person who had the guts to play with him by closing his eyes' One his Khushi and the other one his notorious sister Anjali'

Arnav : Di' what sort of a fun is this ?

Anjali Manohar Jha.. has arrived from Sydney in the morning with her son to join their family for the summer break. .She is a very bubbly personality who loves her family to the core especially her cousin brother Arnav whom he calls as chotte.Infact it was Anjali who had suggested the name while all of them followed her in calling him by that name.

Anjali opening his eyes turning to face him.She replied by pinching his nose.

Anjali :Arre whom can I make fun of other than my cute angry little brother ?

Arnav : Di' leave me ' We are not kids.

Anjali : Who told you we aren't ?

Arnav :uh.. don't tell me. You are a mother of a 5 year old boy!

Anjali : So what??? is there any rule that I cant play with my brothers after I become a mother?

Arnav :Anyways I don't like this fun and pranks..Leave me alone.

Anjali (sniffing): See ma.. I told you he doesn't need me anymore. Let me go back to my husband. He only understands me and takes care of me..

Anjum struggled to control her smile looking at her daughter's act.

Arnav (sighing): oh come on Di.. Enough of your emotional drama.. You have really excelled in acting now a days.. No wonder Jeejaji was planning to send you here for a few days..

Anjali (in anger) :What ? Did he tell you like that ?

Avinash who had heard the whole convo from upstairs came down smiling looking at the bro sis duo who was having a good time..

Avinash :Anju..Only you and Khushi can bring a naughty and witty chotte out of his khadoos layer...

Anjali hugging Arnav from sides'

Anjali : Of course papa.. vaise how is Khushi chotte?

Arnav (smirking): She is your sister in law by relation.. You are asking me about her ?

Anjali :hawww' look at the attitude papa.. Chotte.. if you could rewind your memory for 5 years then you will get the answer for this question..

Flashback

After Anjali's marriage Arnav had no other option to leave for London for his higher studies as he himself had compelled that he would take up the scholarship from Cambridge University which was as a result of his hardwork and sheer determination. Three years he spent in London where his only companion was Ashok.Though his full concentration was on his studies and business the face of the girl whom he had met in Anjali's marriage seem to haunt his mind throughout.. He didn't know why he had the urge to meet her again which was not feasible to some extent as he didn't knew her whereabouts. It was not a tough assignment to find out her details but why he had a feeling for a girl , the girl whom he had acquaintance for just a day! There were many girls who literally fell for him head over heels in his univ but his mind was fixed in her finally comprehended that he was not able to absorb the reason.

Arnav was returning back to India after three years. Anjali had settled down in their house as she had delivered a baby boy. The house was filled with relatives and friends as there were frequent visitors for the new arrival.. Arnav entered the house welcomed by Anjum and Avinash who were able to see the teenager chotte transformed to a young man Arnav. After the pretence of exchanging some pleasantries he rushed to meet his di and her new arrival.The moment he was about to push open the door he didn't realize that it was already opened from the other side which resulted in banging the person at the opposite end stumbling on the floor on someone's top.. Much to his irritation he lifted his head which was in between the locks of some girl on whom he had fallen top of. Coincidence, Luck, Shock, Surprise all rolled into one smirk.. KHUSHI' Yea.. he remembered her name.. after all he didn't have anything else to remember in the past three years where his ocean of thoughts and memories were fixed on the same sleek face with big spectacles. She had not much changed within these days only to see her face has attained a little matured look of a girl from that childish innocent look. He could easily recognize her with the small strands of hair which was falling on the top of the spectacles same like before.Moving his eyes towards those luscious pink lips his age had aroused some weird feelings within himself. Brushing aside all those he moved to stare at her neck further down towards her feminine parts and the moment he was scanning her wholeself when he thought she had truly transformed to an angel in his eyes just to knock him off totally from this world. Not her looks, not her beauty but the innocence of her eyes and her overflowing love which she had shown that day was the main magnetic force on her. If he had an magnetic effect on her she had an electric effect on him.. She knew it was the same charming guy Arnav Singh Raizada who had messed up with her three years back but from the day onwards she was constantly keeping in check of him. Yes.. she was truly attracted to him.. she felt it as an infatuation as he wouldn't be even bothered to know who she was. She kept checking about his academics which made her motivate herself to study better as she was an average student. She wanted to prove herself that she wouldn't be rejected on this criteria for being his soulmate. Was she in her senses even she thought. She didn't know why she kept checking with Anjali who was in touch with her through mail to send his FB id where she could get the glimpses of the man himself while he posted his London pics. She was following him though not physically but in every ways.. His each information was shared by his di.She had made sure she would be present on this day when he arrives but there was no doubt that she knew she wouldn't be even cared to recognize by him for a second. But wait why is he still scanning her from top to bottom if he didn't recognize her ?The electro magnetic effect of the couple who had their eyes fixed on a common point of attraction locking it securely searching for their answers to the unknown questions while both of them was oblivious to the fact that they were in a very compatible position on the floor by inviting the gossips for the whole bunch of relatives.

Anjali :CHotte' What are you both doing?

Arnav breaking his eye locks and releasing her from his grip but all the more skidding

on top of her again which created another electromagnetic wave on their body.. He finally got up with the help of his di and helped her to get up as if he was the one who saved her from falling. Anjali sighed at him with a smile for his "Don't care attitude" towards his di for not even acknowledging her help.

Arnav : Tum teek to ho ?

Khushi was stunned.The last time when she had to face the same situation he lashed out at her for bumping on to him.. Can a beast change himself to an angel within 3 years she thought..Or may be this time he fell on top of her that's why this concern..

Anjali : Chotte.. What a question? How can she be alright ? I hope she had not got any fractures because a big truck had fallen top of a small butterfly..

Arnav( gritting teeth for her stupid joke) :Di.. Just stop.. that can never be considered near to something funny.. (to Khushi) : Khushi, I asked you something.. Are you ok ? Speak Damn it.

Khushi's eyes suddenly popped out of her socket her lips formed O shape her shoulders moved itself to a inch higher giving all sorts of expressions of a terrified shock look which confused Arnav more..

Khushi : Do you remember my name ?oh no'no' Do you remember me? But wait' Do you know my name?

Arnav : You ask too many questions instead of replying to my one simple question.

Anjali :Now you both stop.. You can have your Findings of each of yours identity later and have a proper introduction this time.. Khushi can you go and bring some water please.. Im really thristy.. and chotte.. you come here.. Come and see your nephew who is eagerly waiting for you'

Arnav didn't pay attention to his di but was staring at her retreating figure which was surely noticed by Anjali. She pulled his cheeks to her side and dragged him towards her son to break his reverie.

Anjali: How was your life there chotte ?

Arnav : ah' fine.. ( he kept stealing glances at the door waiting for her arrival)

Anjali :Did you miss anyone ?

Arnav : What a question di ?

Anjali :Answer me properly'

HP entered with a jug of water ending up to face a "What the" expression from the London returned chotte sab..

HP : voh. Khushiji asked me to take this jug to your room ANjali ji.She had college so she left early.

Anjali :That's ok HP.. Thanks.

Anjali turned to see a frowning Arnav sitting beside her with her little one squirming in his arms who was unfamiliar to his touch. She wanted to shake him from his thoughts but instead the cupid in her playfully woke up just to add fuel to the fire of love..

Anjali :CHotte.. She is doing her UG in St.Johns College. Its just 5 kms from here. College hours are from 9 ' 4pm.. She comes and goes by bus.. She stays in Shell colony with her family.. Any more details required?

Arnav ( turning to her smirking):Thanks di.. but don't u think you have a more responsible job than acquiring the profession of match making?

Anjali (confused) : What job?

Arnav giving back Adi in her arms. .. :Look after your son di.. Concentrate on it.. You can devise all these plans later for your son.Dont try this with me..

Anjali ( angrily ): oh really ? Then mark my words chotte.. you would need my help someday or other for sure..

Arnav (turning from the door): Lets see. Arnav Singh Raizada doesn't need anyone. I know how to get things done on my own!

Saying he left behind a giggling Anjali who was happy to see her brother falling for Khushi.. She prayed for her luck to attend her both brothers marriage before she is taken back to Australia by her husband.

Two days, three days, four days, Five days.. that's the limit.. Arnav had tested his utmost patience of not to think about her.Was it possible.. It was getting worse day by day.. He would have shed the thought of her by the time Anjum would talk about her capabilities at this early age and how matured she is.. If no one had taken her name Anjali made it a point to purposely call her infront of him to see his irritation while he ran away from the room as if running away from her thoughts.. The same was Khushi's case infact worser than him.. If he had such an effect on her when she hadn't met him it was like totally blank senses since she met him.. She started forgetting her lessons, even skipping classes and getting herself swimming into his thoughts the way they met this time.. How coincident it was.. She was still in dilemma if he also had the same feeling for her..She mentally hit herself for her delusions as she had no clue on what feeling she has for him.. Was it true love or not was still a mystery..

Khushi was walking her way to home while a car came and stopped with a screeching sound behind her.. She was horrified thinking she was already under the car but opened her eyes to witness her dream man getting out of it removing his goggles..

Arnav : Just get in the car Khushi ..

Khushi was stunned at that point'. Was it really Arnav? Why was he calling her inside..

Arnav :Enough of sailing in your daydreams.. I said GET IN the car..

Khushi got scared by the high pitch voice which made her run towards the passenger seat to accommodate her.

Arnav stopped near a restaurant and gestured her to get out. HE had booked a secluded table which had the view to one of the most beautiful landscape with the sunset. Khushi was awed the beauty of nature that she forgot to even talk to Arnav. She was excited with the place so much admiring the beauty. Arnav finally had to pull her arms to face her to him.

Arnav : Khushi.. I wanted to talk to you..

Khushi : uh.. ok..on what ? oh to explain abt how u knew my name? I found out that Anjali bhabhi must have told you..

Arnav :Interesting discovery.. but I didn't call you to explain your identity relevation.

Khushi gulped down at the fierce attitude.She slowly found his attitude sulking and turning on to an almost expressionless face.

Arnav : I don't like to drag things.. I just speak directly at face. I don't know how it affects a person and I don't care about that.. Now without any further delay I want to ask you something. WILL YOU BE MINE ' FOREVER?

Khushi was losing her consciousness on the direct confession.She was dreaming about this for the past three years making herself preparing that this wont happen in her life that too from Arnav's end.. Does she have to consult an ENT ? Did she hear it properly she thought.. but wait.. what did he ask ? Will you be mine forever? Why didn't he take the topic of love or marriage? Is it already stuffed inside this words? Why did he ask his forever? Wont he ber her's too then ?All the questions making her feel dizzy while Arnav felt irritated at her silence..

Arnav : When I ask you something, cant you reply dammit ? DO you stuff anything on your throat that you keep mumbling to yourself and not talk to me ?

Khushi : No.. I mean yes.. but I don't know..

Arnav : What sort of an answer was that?

Khushi : You wanted an answer I replied.. that's all..

Arnav : Be clear Khushi..

Khushi : How can you ask it so directly I mean it was so fast . You don't know me properly how can it lead to a successful marriage? Proper understanding is much needed.

Arnav : Marriage ? Whose marriage ?

KHushi : What the ? Ours.. who else ?

Arnav : Who told you Im going to marry you ?

Khushi : Then why did you ask me to be yours forever?

Arnav : uh.. Let me be clear Khushi.. I don't believe in relationships and formalities' I don't know why I have some feelings for you which I don't have with any one else in this world.I have been clouded by your memories for the past three years since I met you for the first time. For me I don't have anyone for myself..Something tells me inside that you are that mine who is only for me.. You may call it crush love or whatever.. I want you to be with me till the end. I still don't have any idea why there is always an urge to be with you everytime.. I want you BAS'

Khushi was overwhelmed to see the innocent confession in him through eyes.. This man doesn't know how to express love but was that the real love.. Is her love true? Can she believe him?

Khushi : I don't know what to say now. For me relationships matters. .I have a family to whom I belong to.. My wishes and decisions are dependant on them too..

Arnav : I just want to know what you feel..

Khushi : Can you ask your parents to talk to my parents about this ?

Arnav( turning away from her) : I don't have anyone like that ..

Khushi : So Anjum aunty, Avinash uncle, Anjali di..

Arnav : They are not my parents or my own family' Im really an orphan' Do you understand?

Khushi was dumbfounded hearing this from him.. She knew they were not his biological parents and he was Avinash's younger brother's son. She didn't wish to proceed the talk on it further as she thought it would hurt him more.

Arnav : The final time Khushi tell me you are interested or not ?

Khushi: I want some time to think.

Arnav didn't utter a word and he moved on to have the tea. Khushi didn't leave a chance to take this opportunity to make the talk informal and started blabbering about herself so that he could really decide after knowing who she is.. He watched her with awe how she can talk so freely and casually..

Two days later Khushi was returning home after the college when she found out the entire Raizada family on her hall talking to her parents. She gulped down her fears thinking of the aftereffects of what would happen if her parents come to know about this. She gave sheepish smile while Anjum who was really shocked to see her beauty came forward to make her sit with them.

Avinash : So Sashiji.. Shall we proceed with the talks ?

Sashi : Khushi beta.. You and Shyam's brother in law are in love?

Garima was fuming at her for hiding such an affair which she never expected from Khushi.. Khushi got the shock of her life. When did she agree for his proposal ? Wait when did he propose? How can he decide something for her as well ? Whats all this she thought.

Avinash :Khushi beta.. Arnav told me everything.. He is not accustomed to the formal talks between families and all. He just blurts out what he feels is right.. Now he is ready for a marriage.. We are here to ask for your hand for Arnav. I know both the families are a bit shocked to here this but lets decide it for the time being and conduct the marriage after Payal's marriage..

KHushi ( thoughts) : What ?? He agreed for marriage? But why? Whats this new confusion.. I had been lingering on my thoughts on this for the past two days.. True that I have some feeling for him but I didn't confess him that.. He already decided on my behalf. Laad Governor..

Garima : Voh.. Don't take it otherwise.. Just wanted to know about the boy and his family.

Avinash , Anjum and Anjali felt bad and looked at each other's faces as they felt a tug in their heart.. Avinash gained some courage to speak up about Arnav.

Avinash : Arnav's father is my younger brother Abhinav.. He doesn't have a mother. Voh'.

Arnav :They are no more..

All of them were stunned to witness Arnav at the house including Khushi'

Avinash :arre.. chotte is here.Sashiji.. he is Arnav Singh Raizada.. The one whom I was talking about..

Sashi and Garima looked at the tall built charming personality infront of them.. No wonder one should be lucky enough to get such a good looking damaad. He said Namaste and moved near Khushi.

Arnav : I want to talk to Khushi for a while.. So if you can excuse us please..

Khushi was stunned at the audacity of her man who didn't even bother to ask permission to her parents. She felt like she would feel dizzy then and there.

Sashi : That's ok' Khushi beta take him to your room..

Garima turned herself shocked towards her husband for overtaking her in deciding this.. KHushi felt a litte ease at Sashi's words,stood up and took Arnav to her room. Arnav looked around to find a simple room decorated with so much of stars and lights. He was appalled to see the posters of ShahRukh and Salman as if dividing the room into two.. Shahrukh poster had Payal's photo and Salman's had Khushi's photo beneath. Arnav raised his eyebrows when Khsuhi saw him staring at the posters which got her all the more embarrassed.

Khushi : What is all this happening outside ?

Arnav :If you don't remember.. You asked me to consult with your parents so ..

KHushi : But I didn't say a proper yes or no.. I asked you for time.

Arnav : I knew it was an yes..

Khushi : How do you know?

Arnav : So it is a NO?

KHushi ( jerking): Never! When did I say that?

Arnav(smirking) :Now I got the answer .. Thanks..

KHushi :Hold on.. but you said you never believed in marriages and commitments.

Arnav : Yea.. but you believe it. And I have never paid attention to other's emotions. If I wish to agree for yours then you can very well judge what sort of importance I give you in my life.

Khushi was overwhelmed though there was arrogance in his words he was true.. His eyes were true..

Khushi :but how can we marry without understanding each other.

Arnav moved forward making her hit the back on the wall comfortably pinning her in between the arms..

Arnav: We have ample time till your di's marriage is done..

Khushi felt shivers through her spines when she felt his breath near her neck.

Khushi : Then Im ready to be urs forever.. and to teach you how to romance a girl not by force but by love..

Arnav smirking : Tough time ahead then.. Come with me now..

Khushi felt blush creeping over and turning red when he held her hand to take her outside. All of them present in the hall shocked to see Arnav holding her hand.

Avinash : I hope you are ok with everything..

Sahshi and Garima nodded happily. Even though Garima had a bit of reluctance as she was not sure about the decision.

Sashi : Avinash ji we are okay with everything.Its too early to commit for a marriage.. SO why cant we wait till the day arrives.. Until then its better to avoid meeting as we cant feed in the society's ears about our decisions.

Arnav :Uncle why do you worry about others? Tell me one thing do you think I would not keep up my word till the time you ask me to wait.. then fine.. now Im proposing your daughter infront of you, to make sure that my decisions wont change anytime..

Anjali gave him the box she had with her. He took the diamond ring from it and moved near Khushi.

Arnav :I don't know about others. All I want is you' Will you be with me ? Will you marry me? Im ready to wait but according to me all this rituals and formalities doesn't count in my life.. You are already mine and will be forever mine..

Khushi was stunned so was Sashi and Garima.. She turned towards Sashi and Garima gesturing the question directed towards them.. Sashi happily noded so did Garima.. She was quite impressed with his approach but she did not feel something good from the beginning.. She just saw her daughter's happiness and agreed.Khushi looked into his eyes the brown eyes which had conquered her heart..It was an yes from her too million times yes..

Arnav slid the ring witnessed by both the families.. She couldn't hold her happiness anymore.. It felt like a dream.. Never in her dreams too she expected this sort of confession and engagement happening for her. Her dream man is now hers.. She smiled at the thought of it.

Arnav before leaving the house turned behind to meet her one last time..

Arnav : Now you are my fianc.. but I don't know why my fianc had called be my name still..

Khushi (crossing her hands on her chest) : Yea.. I will call my fianc just like the whole world calls him.. ASR. My khadoos ASR.

Arnav : I have never heard this name sweeter but now feels proud that I have such a short form. Tc and meet you soon..

It was a long 5 years of their love life.. Arnav was dominating her but she accepted him with more love.. She loved this possessive side of his. She brought out a change in him a positive change which was very well reflected in his behavior towards Avinash and ANjum too. The whole family was stunned at the snobbish Arnav turning to a beloved son of the Raizadas in a slow progress. Not to mention his in born trait was his anger which couldn't be cooled down so easily.For Khushi he was her everything. Right from the decisions in her life till the dress she selected had his choice in it.. He might get arrogant but his love was pure for her.. She didn't mind anything but sicked on to only one attitude.. He is my ASR and Im his Khushi..

Flashback ends..

Arnav was lost in thoughts that he didn't know when he slept in his recliner. He was disrupted from his peaceful slumber by someone who jumped on to his chest..

Arnav : What the ?

He rubbed his eyes to find his little nephew Aditya Jha sitting on the top of his stomach with a raised eyebrows..

Aditya ( gritting his teeth) : What the? That's my dialog.. Didn't you find time to talk to me first ?You felt sleeping was more important than meeting me?

Arnav : Adi' champ.. Where were you? I was searching for you but couldn't find you in the entire house.

Aditya : Really? Did you search for me in the garden playing with Anu ?

Arnav :eerm.. no.. but..

Aditya :No excuses ASR.. You should learn to respect me -the Junior ASR' Im losing respect in this house because of you.. You call me a kid infront of everyone..

Arnav (smirking and taking him in his arms): who insulted my junior ASR here ?

Aditya : uh.. Don't bother.. Why are you still sleeping ? They have started the party.. Come down fast.. I had loads and loads to talk to you' We shall continue after the party.. After all Im going to sleep here till I go back..

Arnav :As you wish champ.. but whats the party for ?

Aditya : Do you need a particular reason for nani to conduct poojas and parties? Today its on the occasion of me and my mom arriving in Raizada mansion after a long gap of one year..

Arnav :uff. I will get ready then..

Aditya : I will wait for you downstairs.

Arnav got dressed up and came down to see the whole family happily enjoying the party. He went near Anjali and hugged her.

Arnav: Why didn't you inform me about this before?

Anjali : I thought you are ASR and you know everything..

Arnav : No wonder your son got such a speaking ability.

ANjali: He is like his chotte mamu for him..

Arnav : Whatever.. where is he ?

Just as he was searching for Adi, his eyes fell on Payal who was coming to him smiling..

Payal :Wow.. bhai.. you seem to get a good sleep even at evenings.

Arnav : PJ.. when did you come ? I mean you could have called me.. I would have come to pick you up..

Saying he was searching Payal's back to spot her. Payal and Anjali giggled at this curiosity..

Anjali : If you are searching for my bhabhi.. let me tell you she is busy with her lover..

Arnav :What the hell?

Anjali : haan baaba. She felt you are the most unromantic person on earth so she found out a more romantic person to spend her life. Now she is with him..

Arnav : Where is she PJ?

Anjali : Just go to the kitchen and witness the scene by yourself..

Arnav barged into the kitchen to find out Khushi in a blue colour saree happily talking to someone.. He couldn't view who it was from outside. His nostrils flared in anger and the next moment he flew into the kitchen only to forcefully turn her towards him pinning on the kitchen slab..

Arnav : How dare you Khushi?

To be continued..

PRECAP

Ashok : Nice name.. Payal' anklets.. Shall I be your payal Payal ?

Payal : What rubbish ? Who are you ?

Ashok : This is not rubbish.. Im ready to be your slave if you say yes..

Payal : Looks like this man has lost his marbles.. BHai' Bhai..

Arnav turned back and came near her..

Payal :Bhai.. who is this ?

Ashok : Bhai? Dammit Arnav why didn't you tell me you had one more sister apart from Anjali di.. Oh God. How can this be possible ? I' I cant consider you as my sister.. Arnav from this moment onwards you are not my family. I am separate and you are separate..