Today is 30th May. It has been 6 months since Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon ended. Like me there are some crazy fans who miss the show terribly. So I decided to write an OS and dedicate to my Arshi after all they are the sole reason why I joined IF n thought of writing.
I dedicate this OS to three more people other than My Arshi.
My Di, Sarunfanatic_Ji, for being such a sweet sister.
Cheeni aka cheesemad for supporting and encouraging me and thinking about me in ... (u know where.)
And asthagarwal, because after reading her OS I decided to write one n post it.
MY TRUTH
PART 1
It was a normal Sunday morning in Allahabad, but at Gupta Niwas (House), it was a special day. A boy was coming there to see Shashi Gupta's niece (elder brother's daughter). Everyone was happy n worried for the girl. This was the 10th proposal for her n the entire family feared the rejection, which they have faced 9 times. The girl was beautiful still Shashi n Garima Gupta (Shashi's wife) didn't understood why boys used to reject their niece.
Today Devyani Raizada was coming with his grandson Arnav Singh Raizada n granddaughter Anjali Raizada to see their niece for Arnav. Raizada's were among top 3 wealthiest families of India n used to leave in Delhi.
Gupta Niwas
A girl was sitting in-front of a mirror n was getting ready. Her eyes were blank n face was expression-less. After being rejected 9 times she was getting ready to be rejected the 10th time. Sometimes we know that we will fail in an exam but still we appear in that exam, sometimes for our own self n sometimes for others. She was doing this for her Chacha (uncle) n Chachi (aunt). Payal (Shashi n Garima's daughter) entered her room.
Payal - Khushi jiji, are u ready?
Yes the girl's name is Khushi, happiness. But she was not happy. Since childhood she wanted to be a princess of a prince but that incident shattered all her dreams. She knew no prince will enter her life. She will never get married.
Khushi - Yes Payal, I am almost done. (She faked a smile, but her eyes were still blank.)
Payal - Jiji is it necessary to tell the truth. (She asked sadly.)
Khushi gave her a firm look from the mirror.
Khushi - Payal I cannot ditch someone. A true relation can never build on lies. N if we try doing that the relation will break one day n will hurt the people involved.
Khushi was just 22 but life had shown all the phases in her life. She lost her parents when she was 10. She lived with her chacha chachi since then. Although they loved her, but still they were not her parents. She used to dream of her marriage, were she would be married to a handsome n caring man who will love her the most, n more over she will have a house n a family of her own. But it's not necessary that we get whatever we wish for. Same was with Khushi.
Payal - But jiji u r not lying.
Khushi - Hiding something is equal to lying. And I know Chacha n chachi will not tell them the truth. So I will have to do that, like every single time.
Payal - But jiji mom was saying that the boy is like a prince. (Payal said with a hope.)
Khushi - But I m not a Princess, Payal.
Payal's face fell down. She loved her sister a lot. She didn't like the fact that her jiji was being rejected every time. What was her jiji's fault in all this? Although her mother had warned her jiji not to tell the truth but still her jiji used to tell the truth n faced rejection. She prayed to God that for her jiji's happiness n kept watching her sister getting ready.
Devyani Raizada entered Gupta Niwas with Arnav n Anjali. Arnav was of 26 n was handling the entire Raizada business. He was tall, smart, intelligent, humble n a man of few words. Anjali was of 20 n was studying English Honors from DU. She was a very bubbly n beautiful girl.
Shashi - Greetings Devyaniji. (He folded his hands to wish the lady.)
Dadi (Devyani) - Greetings Shashiji. He is my grandson Arnav n she is my granddaughter Anjali. (Dadi smiled back at him.)
Shashi - She is my wife Garima.
Everyone exchanged greetings n settled in the hall.
Dadi - So she is your niece. (Dadi asked with a smile.)
Shashi - Yes, her parents died when she was 10. Since then she is like our elder daughter. (He said with a proud.)
Anjali - So where is my would-be bhabhi (sister-in-law). I m so desperate to see her. (She said excitedly with a grin)
Garima - I will just call her. Payal, bring Khushi down. (Garima shouted.)
Hearing the name Khushi, something pricked in Arnav's heart. A smile crept on his face unknowingly.
Khushi was ready for another interview n then rejection. She started descending the stairs along with Payal. Her bangles making a chirming sound.
Arnav's mind registered someone's presence and looked towards the stairs. The world around him stopped the moment her saw the girl descending. A girl in royal blue netted anaarkali with net dupatta around her neck. It had silver-white embroidery around the neck studded with white pearls. Her arms adorned with blue white bangles n silver danglers were hanging in her ears. With just pink lip gloss in kohl in her eyes, she was looking like a princess descending in his favorite color. Yes blue was Arnav's favorite color. He was mesmerized by her beauty.
Payal - Jiji look, he is so handsome, n he is looking at u. (Payal whispered.)
Khushi looked at him n stood still. A very charming n handsome man in coffee brown three piece suit was sitting with her family. He was surely far more handsome then the man of her dreams. And that man was staring at her n now she was also doing the same. Payal shook her, n she came back to reality.
She stood in-front n folded her hands to greet everyone.
Dadi n Anjali were sitting together n Arnav was a bit far.
Dadi - Khushi, come here my child.
Khushi went to them n sat between Dadi n Anjali n started talking. Arnav was trying hard but was not able to hear her voice because she was talking too softly. Her smile, her innocence, her beauty, everything was just making Arnav fall for her more.
After Anjali n Dadi were done talking, Dadi spoke.
Dadi - Shashiji, Arnav was 18 when he lost his parents in a car accident. Since then he had joined business. Responsibilities has made tough. He may be a man of few words but he has a golden heart. I always wanted a simple girl for him, just like Khushi. (She kept her hand on Khushi's head n smiled at her). Before saying anything else I think Arnav n Khushi should talk for sometime n then we can decide.
Garima - Of course Devyaniji. Payal take ur jiji n Arnav to the terrace.
Arnav followed the sisters n sat on the chair as guided by Payal.
Payal - Jiji think before telling the truth. (She whispered n left them alone.)
Khushi was damn nervous. That man was continuously staring at her n she was turning red with every single minute. For the first time someone was affecting her. But she cannot forget the reality. She came back from her thoughts when Arnav called her.
Arnav - Khushi come n sit here. (He gestured her to sit in-front of him.)
She heard her name in his husky voice n felt goose bumps. Khushi walked towards him n sat there. She waited for him to ask questions but he was all quiet. She looked at him to find him staring at her. She was not getting why he was staring at her. She felt may be he will not ask anything, so its better she should start with her truth n end this staring business of him.
On the other hand Arnav was not able to decide what he should do. Should he just keep looking at the angel in front of him or talk 2 her?
Khushi - Arnavji. (She spoke very softly.)
Arnav was dumbstruck. First thing he heard was his name. Her voice so pleasant n sweet. He never knew that his name would sound so perfect. May be now he liked his name a bit more.
Khushi was confused, what to do with this Mr. Arnav Staring Raizada. She tried again.
Khushi - Arnavji.
He came back to the real world. Did she say Arnavji? (He thought.)
Arnav - Khushi its Arnav, not Arnavji.
He was her affecting n that to very badly. And more over he was asking her to call her Arnav n not Arnavji. He was definitely different from others. (She thought)
Khushi - Arnav I need to share something with u. (She started with hesitation.)
Arnav was a little surprised but was relived. At least he doesn't have 2 decide now. Poor ASR. You handle business deals n take decisions for AR but hear u r finding hard to talk to a girl. You are gone ASR. (He thought.)
Arnav - Khushi you can share anything.
Khushi - Arnav you are the 10th guy who have come to see me. I have been rejected 9 times.
Arnav was shocked to hear her. An angel being rejected 9 times. Were those guys insane or blind? Whatever, it's good for me. I will not reject u angel. (He registered mentally)
Khushi just looked at him n found him staring. Oh god is he insane or what. I m telling him my truth n he is not ready 2 stop staring. I hope he is not squint. She lost the hope n decided 2 continue, looking everywhere except him.
Khushi - Every time a boy comes to see me, I tell him about my truth n he rejects me. (She sighed n choked a bit.)
Arnav found her uncomfortable n leaned forward n kept his hand on her which was kept on her lap. She looked at him n found a friend rather than a stranger.
Arnav - What is it Khushi? You can share it with me. (He said n removed his hand.)
Khushi - 2 years back I was working in the kitchen with Chachi. A vessel of water was kept on the flame n the water was boiling. While removing the vessel from flame I accidently dropped the entire water on my stomach section.
She choked saying that n had tears in her eyes pain. The pain of burn was evident in her eyes. That incident had left scars on her mind, soul n body. Although the scars of body were treated n were no more visible but the scars on her mind n soul were neither visible nor were treated.
A tear drop fell from Arnav's eyes on his hand. The last time he cried was when his parents died some 8 years ago. After that he did suffer a lot but never cried. But Khushi's pain affected him.
Khushi looked at him n found his eyes moist. She had never seen a man crying. It was strange but she felt the urge to wipe his tears. Arnav blinked several times to hide his tears n gestured her to continue.
Khushi - I underwent plastic surgery n had to stay in hospital for 3 months. The doctor told me and chachi that I can become a mother buu...t
N she couldn't continue. Although she had shared all this with many guys but with Arnav she was feeling week. She didn't know why but she was expecting support from him.
Arnav was not able to believe all that. This girl had surely suffered a lot. May be more then what he had suffered.
Arnav - But what Khushi?
She looked in his eyes again. This time those staring eyes were providing her courage n confidence. She kept looking in his eyes n spoke.
Khushi - But I may not be able to carry the baby, because after plastic surgery my skin cannot expand. The chances of my being a mother are negligible. This is the reason every guy rejects me.
Her truth was finally out. Silence was spread all over the place. Khushi n Arnav were looking in each other's eyes. Khushi was waiting for his reaction n Arnav was taking in her pain. After a long silence finally Arnav spoke.
Arnav - Khushi is there something else you wanna share or ask.
His eyes were moist yet confident.
Khushi nodded a yes and continued.
Khushi - Arnav please don't tell the reason to anyone. You can give any reason to reject me, but please don't tell the truth. Chachu is not aware of this fact. And during the time of my first proposal when my chachi told my truth to the boy's mom, they rejected me. Since then she decided not to share it with anyone n even warned me about it. But I cannot hide things. So please find some other reason to reject me. (Khushi pleaded which was not at all liked by Arnav.)
Arnav - So should we go down now? Are u sure u don't tell or ask anything else.
She nodded a no n they went down.
Anjali jumped from her place n reached Arnav.
Anjali - So bhai, can I call her bhabhi now.
Arnav just gave her a smile n went to his dadi n sat next to her.
Dadi - So have u decided Arnav? (Dadi asked curiously.)
Arnav looked at Khushi n found her eyes closed.
Arnav - Yes Dadi I have decided.
Khushi's mind n heart was going numb. She didn't know why but she was not ready to listen to a no from his Staring Raizada. This man had disturbed her balance n if he will reject her in-front of her then she would fall n scatter. But she had no other option. Her closed were filled with tears n she was fighting back to stop them.
Dadi - What is your decision then?
Khushi's eyes were still closed n Arnav's eyes still on her. He called her name mentally n she opened her eyes as if she had heard him. Looking in Khushi's eyes he replied.
Arnav - Dadi I will marry Khushi.
Khushi was shocked would be an understatement. She felt that her knees were numb n she would fall any moment. Is Mr. Arnav Staring Raizada insane or he was so busy staring at me that he didn't listen to what I had said.
No it's not possible that he didn't heard the truth, if not then why did he cry. Is he marring me out of sympathy? No she would never marry someone who would show sympathy. But his eyes didn't show sympathy. Then why did he agree to get married after knowing this ugly truth. She had to ask him.
Everyone was happy.
Dadi - It's a yes from our side Shashiji. Now you may ask Khushi n let us know your decision.
Anjali literally jumped n hugged Arnav.
Anjali - Thank you Bhai. You are the best. I Love You.
Then she ran towards Khushi n hugged her. Khushi was still in shock.
Anjali - Welcome to the family Bhabhi. (She smiled at her.)
Khushi just gave a week smile. Everyone was happy, but she had to ask Arnav the reason behind all this. She didn't want to hurt everyone in future.
On the other hand Payal was confused. Did jiji not tell the truth? But this cannot happen. Her jiji would never hide anything. Then how came he agreed. She was looking at Arnav n Khushi who were busy looking at each other. She decided to be a spectator.
Khushi - Arnav are you doing all this out of sympathy?
Everyone was confused. Why was Khushi saying so? But Arnav was the one who was waiting for this. He walked passed everyone n stood in-front of her.
Arnav - Khushi, when I was 18 my parents died. At that time also I didn't show sympathy to my Dadi or Anjali or to myself. I don't believe in this word Khushi. I believe in truth, trust, innocence and Love. (He emphasized the last word.) Khushi, trust me when I say that I fell in love with you the moment I saw you on stairs. Love at first sight I guess. (He smiled.) And after knowing the truth only one thing I felt for you n that was respect. Khushi I don't speak much, but whatever I say I mean it. And please don't name my feeling as sympathy. After knowing everything I want to marry you, rest is on you to decide.
Everyone was confused n now Garima was scared. Did Khushi tell him the truth (She thought.)
Khushi was touched by his confession but the reality was ugly n she cannot destroy someone's family.
Khushi - Arnav was it very hard for you to understand that I can never become a mother. (She was almost in tears.)
Arnav - We will consult the specialist Khushi. You will be absolutely fine. Trust me.
Shashi, Dadi n Anjali were shocked to the core.
Shashi - What are you saying Khushi? This is not possible.
Dadi - Arnav will you tell me what is all this?
Arnav who was facing Khushi stood beside her n held her hand. He knew Khushi needed his support in all this. And then he told the entire truth including Garima's reason for hiding the truth.
Anjali was in tears n just hugged Khushi whispering 'I am sorry bhabhi.' Khushi just hugged her back this time. She was getting attached to Arnav n Anjali n it would pain a lot if they will not get married.
Dadi - Arnav this alliance is not possible. I would never allow this. You are my only grandson. How can I let this happen?
Arnav - What if your only grandson decided not to get married at all. Yes Dadi I will not marry anyone else. (He said firmly.)
Dadi - But Arnav ...
Anjali - Dadi I think bhai is right. What ever happened was an accident. And we can consult specialist. Dadi after mom dad left me I have always felt an empty place in my heart n our house. But after looking at Khushi bhabhi I know she will be able to take that place. She is the best for our family.
Dadi - I know Anjali but she '
Anjali - What if something like this happens to me then?
Now dadi was scared. May be Anjali was right. Khushi was a nice girl. And what if the accident happened after marriage. Then they would treated her, then why not now. And it was just a possibility, not surety that she can never be a mother.
Dadi - Shashiji, Garimaji I wanted my grandson to get married, just to see his family. (She looked at Arnav n Khushi.) But Arnav n Anjali are more important to me than anything in this world. So it's a yes from our side. If u all ready we can perform a small ceremony just now.
Everyone was happy. They all congratulated each other n Garima apologized to everyone.
In all this love birds were still standing holding hands. Arnav leaned towards Khushi n whispered in her ears.
Arnav - Khushi I am waiting for your reply.
Khushi just blushed n nodded a yes. She was the happiest n luckiest girl on this earth. She finally got her prince charming n her own family.
The ceremony was done n the new couple was blessed for bright future.
It was the time for Raizada's to leave. Arnav messaged Khushi asking her to meet him on terrace.
It was dark n the terrace was lit with lamps. Arnav saw his angel emerging from the lights n standing in-front of him. He started with his staring business which made Khushi more uncomfortable.
Khushi - Arnav why did u call me? (She asked hesitating.)
Arnav held her hands in his n spoke.
Arnav - Khushi I know that we don't know each other. It will be uncomfortable for u to trust me and share everything with me, initially and soon u will be comfortable with me n be a good wife n lover. But I just don't want u to be my wife or my partner, I want u 2 be my friend, my best friend. I don't have friends Khushi, and I hardly open myself to anyone. May be it's hard for me to trust anyone. But with you I know I can trust you. So I would love to start the journey of being friends. And one more thing Khushi, I Love You.
Khushi was in tears hearing all this. She was getting more then what she had ever expected. She just hid her face in his chest. Arnav without losing the opportunity hugged her. They felt complete in each other arms. After some moments of solace they parted and he cupped her face.
Arnav - Khushi I don't know when we will meet next but one thing is sure I will miss u a lot.
He neared her face n their breaths inter mingled. He went near her lips n asked "May I."
Khushi could hardly speak anything n just gulped. Seeking her permission he captured her lower lips. A 1000 watt current passed through their body as their lips touched each other. Licking n tasting her lips he sucked her tongue. Khushi was allowing her to take control n was taking in the pleasure she was getting. Was she in heaven or was she floating?
They parted their lips still close to each other's lips.
Arnav - You are magic, Angel.
And he pecked her lips again. Khushi was just blushing.
She was wrong. There was a prince charming for her n she was his angel. And his prince charming accepted her with her truth. She was finally getting married.
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A/N - This is my very first attempt in writing. Please read it n do leave your comments. It will give me confidence.
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