CHAPTER 51 (B). A ROMANTIC SUNDAY!
Place - Maan's Room at Khurana Mansion
Maan smiled as he pulled Geet closer. She smiled at him shyly as she looked up at him through her lashes. She was dressed in wedding finery and her neck and ears were adorned with finest of jewels. But resting on the top of all the jewelry on her neck was a mangalsutra and on her forehead was sindoor. Of course Maan did not notice her dress or her jewelry. All he noticed was that finally his Geet was in his arms as his wife. His mind was focused totally on her beautiful face. He sighed as he hugged her tightly not even realizing that he was dreaming.
Geet wandered into Maan's room in confusion. Yeh Maan kahaan hain? Ab tak dining table par nahi aaye. Sab khaake uth bhi gaye hain! Aur yeh abhi tak nahi aaye! Her eyes noticed the lump on the bed and she sighed. Subah hogayi aur yeh Maan ab tak uthe hi nahi! Sunday hai iska matlab yeh toh nahi ki uthe hi nahi bed se! Shaayad kal ki travelling ki wajah se thake honge! Par itni der sona bhi achchi baat nahi hai! Main inhein utha deti hoon! She smiled and marched towards his bed. As she reached his bed, her eyes widened in surprise as she took in the vision in front of her. There on the bed was the Corporate King Maan Singh Khurana smiling like a small kid and cuddling of all the things, a pillow. A giggle burst out of her mouth but she put both her hands on her mouth quickly. She continued laughing in silence while her shoulders shook in merriment. It took her at least five minutes to quiet down enough. She took a deep breath and composed herself. She sat by his right side trying to stop her smile from erupting. Maan was facing away from her. Geet nudged him but he did not move. She furrowed her brow and poked him hard on his ribs. Then Maan did a thing which Geet did not expect from him, he moaned Geet's name. Geet's eyes widened in surprise again and her jaw dropped open. And suddenly it struck her. Maan was dreaming about her. Again giggles threatened to erupt from her mouth. It took her more than 10 minutes to compose herself this time. She raised her hand and placed it on Maan's face. "Maan uthiye! Uthiye please! Dekhiye nau baj gaya hain! Ab toh uthiye!" But Maan's sleep was as stubborn as him. He did not wake up. Geet took a deep breath and shouted as loudly as possible, "Uthiye Mr. Sleeping Beauty!" Suddenly, Maan cracked open his right eye, noticed her sitting her there, grabbed her waist by his right hand and rolled away to his left. The result of Maan's action; Geet was pinned between him and the bed. Before Geet could react, he kissed her cheek mumbled, "So jaao Geet!" and went back to sleep right on her. Geet's jaw dropped again but this time in shock. As she came out of shock, she realized what had happened and started shaking Maan's shoulders. But Maan refused to budge. She pushed him again, "Maan uthiye! Daadima dekhengi toh kya sochengi?" Maan mumbled softly, "Dekhenge toh dekhne do! Tum meri biwi ho! Haq banta hai mera!" "Biwi??", Geet squeaked out. Suddenly, it hit her, Maan was dreaming about their wedding. Hey , Babaji! She pushed Maan's shoulders, "Maan! Aap sapna dekh rahe hain! Uthiye! Aur humaari shaadi nahi hui ab tak!" Maan just snuggled into her and mumbled, "Shaadi hui nahi toh ho jaayegi! Uski fikar tum mat karo! Ab mujhe neend aa rahi hai! Sone do!" Geet looked at him in shock. Hey Babaji! Maan toh paagal hogaye hain! She again started pushing him away but was unsuccessful. After trying to budge Maan from his position for at least ten minutes, she sighed and gave up. Kuch faayda nahi itni mehnat ka Geet puttar! Yeh toh pahaad hain! Inko hilaana bahut mushkil hi nahi namumkin hain! As she huffed, she heard a deep chuckle close to her ear. Her eyes narrowed in annoyance and she hissed through her teeth in a saccharin filled voice, "Maan! Aapko bahut mazaa aa raha haina!" She felt him nod in her neck. "Par mujhe nahi! Uthiye mujh par se!", she spoke in anger. But Maan did not do anything except chuckle again.
Geet was fully angered by now. She started hitting Maan as much as she could in that cramped space. She took Maan by surprise which made him release her. She pushed him away and his hand hit the phone right on the side table. His phone fell down and started playing the moment Geet got up from the bed.
Is Pal Main Hoon
Ya Tum Bhi Ho
Ya Dono Hoke
Bhi Na Hai
Geet felt Maan catch her hand.
Kyun Ho Kya Ho
Ho Bhi Ki Na Ho
Ya Kehna Sunna
Manaa Hai
Geet turned around and saw Maan staring at her intensely.
Is Pal Main Hoon
Geet tried to pull her hand back.
Ya Tum Bhi Ho
Maan smirked at her.
Ya Dono Hoke
Geet blushed and look down.
Bhi Na Hai
Maan tugged at her hand and Geet fell on him.
Aa….
Tanana Taa Na Na
Tanana Tere Na Taa Re Taa
Pa Da Ni Sa Re Ga…..
Maan stared into Geet's eyes. Geet winked at him.
DhaNiDha PaDhaMa PaPaMa GaMaGaRe
Maan was stunning and Geet taking advantage of that ran away laughing.
Tanana Taa Na Na
Tanana Tere Na Taa Na Naaa
She ran towards the balcony and turned around.
Tumhein Dekhke Yaad Aayi
Wahi Bisri Kahaani
Maan got up from the bed and walked towards her.
Deewane Ka Kissa
Ya Phir Ek Deewani
As he came close and looked at her with so much intensity that Geet felt her heartbeat built up and her breaths becoming uneven.
Dono Sang Sang Rehte Har Dum
Aise Yeh Maine Suna Hai
Geet turned around bashfully and Maan walked closer.
Is Pal Main Hoon
Ya Tum Bhi Ho
Maan hugged her from behind.
Ya Dono Hoke
Bhi Na Hai
Kyun Ho Kya Ho
Ho Bhi Ki Na Ho
Maan turned her around.
Ya Kehna Sunna
Manaa Hai
As flute played from the phone, Maan placed a kiss on her forehead. Geet smiled at him and hugged him tightly. She rested her head on his chest.
Ishq Hua…..
Tum Bataado Yaad Koi
Kya Puraani Leke Aaun
Maan pulled her away and looked at her.
Ya Nishaani Deti Jau
Ya Kahaani Leke Jau
Maan picked her up in bridal style and walked towards the bed.
Ya Ki Mann Ko Chhod Doon Jaaye
Yeh Jaata Jaata Jahaan Hain
Geet held him tightly and stared at him lovingly.
Is Pal Main Hoon
Ya Tum Bhi Ho
Maan placed her on the bed.
Ya Dono Hoke
Bhi Na Hai
Maan sat beside her.
Kyun Ho Kya Ho
Ho Bhi Ki Na Ho
He leaned on her and she leaned back unsure of his intentions.
Ya Kehna Sunna
Manaa Hai
She fell on the bed and he closed in on her as if he was the predator and she was his prey.
Is Pal Main Hoon
Maan was about to kiss her when, "Geet Betaaa!", Dadima called and Maan winced. He closed his eyes and shook his head. Geet pushed Maan away and shouted back, "Ji Aayi Daadima!" Maan winced again, this time at Geet's loud voice, and Geet got up and ran away. Maan shook his head, Arnav sahi tha! Ek baar gharwaalon ko love story ka pata chal jaata hai toh romance karne ko koi chance hi nahi dete!
Place - Anjali's Room At Shantivan
Anjali paced around her room while biting her lip worriedly. Gharwaalon ko kal kya hua yeh hum bataayein ki nahi? Anjali wondered. After she had gotten home yesterday she had gotten a call from Khushi stating that they had reached home. Anjali had asked if Paayal and Khushi were going to tell their family about what happened. Khushi had refused stating that she did not want to worry them as nothing had happened to any one of them. Anjali had been stumped by that reply. She had never thought of the matter in that angle. After thinking a while she had realized that Khushi was right; telling her family would have given them a good scare and extra protection for her. And while she did not mind the protection she did not want her family and especially her Chote worry that much. Anjali vowed to herself that from next time she will be more careful and cautious. But still somewhere there was a nagging guilt that she was hiding things from her family. And that was what got her pacing to and fro.
Anjali huffed and sat on her bed. Anjali, aise chakkar kaatne se kuch nahi hoga. Ek baar faisla kar liya toh kar liya. Ab kisiko kuch bataana nahi, Chote ko bhi nahi. Aur waise bhi Devi Maiyya haina! Woh sab dekh legi. Woh humaari aur humaare bachche ki raksha karengi! Anjali nodded decisively and went off to do her work. After all, there was an important call to be made today.
Place - Khushi's Room at Laxmi Nagar
It was Sunday and hence Khushi was sleeping in while rest of the family were out while getting things ready for the upcoming engagement. As Khushi was working and also taking care of many details for the event, she was given Sunday off by her family to relax and sleep in. Par ab yeh baat koi humaare Laad Governor ko samjhaaye! Unhonein toh decide kar liya hai ki woh aaj apne Afreen se milkar rahenge. That is why he was climbing through the window of her room eager to see his Afreen. Yes! You heard it right! The great Textile Prince Arnav Singh Raizada was climbing through a window as if he was a common thief! But then love does leave such an effect on its intended victims!
Arnav walked towards her bed excited to meet her. But as he got close he raised an eyebrow. Khushi was sleeping! Arnav rolled his eyes. Main yahaan itni subah uthke, ghar waalon ko meeting ka bahaana bolke, yahaan khidki chadke aaya isse milne aur yeh ghode bechke so rahi hai! Main isse milne ke liye mare jaa raha hoon! And she is sleeping! What the! Arnav's anger flared in indignation. He raised his hand to wake her up but he stopped. He stared at her slleping face for a moment. Par kitni cute lag rahi hai yeh sote hue! Uthaane ka mann hi nahi kar raha! He huffed. He went on his knees and stared at her lovingly. Khushi was lying on her stomach with her faced turned towards him with a smile on her lips. Bilkul Sleeping Beauty lag rahi hai! Dil kar raha hai bas aise hi isse dekhta rahoon.
Suddenly Khushi mumbled something and Arnav frowned. He leaned close to her to hear her and was shocked when she mumbled, "Arnavji haath chhodiye na!" He raised an eyebrow. When did I hold her hand? He looked at his hand which was in his lap and then at her hand which was on the bed. And how the hell did she know that I am here? Then he rolled his eyes. She is dreaming, you idiot! Seriously, pyaar mein mera IQ zero hogaya hai! His shook his head when something else struck his head. Wait a minute….She is dreaming about me! He grinned idiotically. Meri Afreen mere sapne dekh rahi hai. Does that mean she is as crazy about me as I am about her? Wow! No wonder she is not missing me! She is already with me in her dream. Suddenly, Khushi mumbled, "Achcha theek hai. Agar humaari dil ki baat sunne ke baad hi aap humaara haath chodenge toh theek hai! Hum bhi darpok nahi hai." Arnav looked at her. Oh wow! Theek hai! Let me hear what you have to say! He thought sarcastically. Khushi mumbled, "Hum bhi ….. love you!" And Arnav lost his footing. He stumbled back and sat on the floor. Did she just say what I thought she said? Arnav looked at Khushi incredulously. He shook his head as a sweet tender smile lit up his face. Chalo, face pe na sahi neend mein toh bol hi diya. Lekin dekhna ek din tumhein mere face pe yahi baat kehni hogi. I will make sure of that. He smirked mischievously as an idea entered his head. He placed his mouth close to her ear and loudly said, "Khushi! Jalebiyaan jal rahi hai!"
Khushi sat up with a jerk. "Hey Devi Maiyya! Humaari Jalebiyaan!", she screamed in worry. Suddenly, she heard someone laugh and looked around. There was the Great Arnav, rolling on the floor holding his stomach, laughing really hard. She narrowed her eyes at him and was about to scold him when she stopped for a second. She had never seen him laugh like this. She remembered how he had said that he had stopped laughing after his mother's death. She smiled softly at him. Bas Arnavji! Aap aise hi haste rahiyega! Humein aur kuch nahi chaahiye! Suddenly her eyes widened. Arnavji! Aur humaare ghar mein! Hey Devi Maiyya! Gharwaalon ne dekh liya toh! She bit her lip in worry. Arnav by then had calmed down. "Arnavji! Aap yahaan! Babuji aa gaye toh! JIji ne dekhliye toh! Hey Devi Maiyya! Buaji toh humein maar hi daalenge!", Khushi fretted. Arnav got up from the floor and sat beside her . "Relax Khushi! No one is at home. Sab baahar gaye hain. That's why I am here!" "Par aap andar aaye kaise? Gharwaalon ne toh ghar baahar se lock kiya hoga na!", Khushi wondered. Arnav smirked and pointed to her window. Khushi looked at the window in shock. Her Jiji must have let it open in the morning as it was a part of her daily routine. And Arnavji came from there! She looked at Arnav in shock. The Great Arnav came through the window! As the hilarity of the situation hit her she started laughingly loudly. She pointed at the window and then at him all the while holding her stomach with other hand. As she tried to control her laughter, she spoke, "Aap…khidki….!"Again she laughed as she imagined him coming through the window. Arnav raised an eyebrow. Is she laughing at me? Abhi dikhaata hoon tumhe! Arnav spoke up in an innocent voice, "Khushi? Ek baat bataao! Sote waqt tum sapne mein kya dekh rahi thi? Haath chodo, haath chodo bole jaa rahi thi!". Khushi's laughing stopped abruptly as she remembered her dream. She blushed and looked away. Arnav moved closer to her and whispered in her ear, "Mujhe sapne mein dekh rahi thi?" Khushi eyes widened again as she looked at him. Her head shook wildly as she replied, "Nahi toh! Hum kyon aapko dekhein? Waise aap humein yeh bataayiye ki aap yahaan kar kya rahe hai is waqt, woh humaare ghar mein?" Arnav shrugged allowing her to avoid his question, "Aaj Sunday hai! So I came to meet you!" Khushi rolled her eyes and slapped her forehead. "Hey Devi Maiyya! Hum aapka kya karein?" Arnav shrugged again, "Pyaar karo!" Khushi's mouth dropped open at his cheek and Arnav smirked. Suddenly, they heard the main door open. Khushi looked at Arnavin panic; her family had come home. Hey Devi Maiyya! "Ab kya karein Arnavji? Ab Babuji ne aapko dekh liya toh? Hey Devi Maiyya! Ab kya hoga?" Khushi was biting her nails, looking around as if Devi Maiyya would send the solution through the ceiling. Arnav rolled his eyes and pulled her hand from her mouth. "Khushi, its fine." Khushi looked at him incredulously. Hum idhar darr rahe hain ki gharwaale inhein dekh lenge aur yeh kehte hain its fine! Arnav shook his head at Khushi's expression and pointed towards the window. When Khushi didn't get the hint, he walked to the window and jumped right out of it. "Arnavji!", Khushi mumbled and ran towards the window. Arnav was already walking away. She stared after him as he turned around, winked at her and walked away. Khushi blushed and grinned happily. Aap bhi na Arnavji! Humaare liye kuch bhi karte hain!
Arnav started his car as he remembered Khushi's I Love You. You are one hell of a surprise, Khushi Kumaari Gupta and I am crazily in love with you. Arnav put on the radio as he started driving. Soon, music started playing. Arnav looked up at the rear view mirror only to see Khushi's face in it. She winked at him and he grinned.
Pehli Pehli Baar Hai
Dil Bekaraar Hai
Arnav raised an eyebrow at the lyrics. How did it know what I was thinking?
Pehli Pehli Baar Hai
Dil Bekaraar Hai
Chhaane Lagi Bekhudi
Kaise Yeh Khumaar Hai
Arnav shook his head. The song was interpreting his thoughts.
Ae Dil Mujhko Bata
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Khushi nodded at him through the mirror.
Haan Yehi Pyaar Hai
Arnav's eyes widened as he slammed the brakes. There in front of him on the road stood Khushi in white chudidaar.
Pehli Pehli Baar Hai
Dil Bekaraar Hai
She walked upto the car.
Chhaane Lagi Bekhudi
Kaise Yeh Khumaar Hai
She waved her hand at him, he waved back staring at her in wonder.
Ae Dil Mujhko Bata
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
She sent him a flying kiss and vanished away. He shook his head and smiled.
Haan Yehi Pyaar Hai
As the flute played through the radio, he saw Khushi in red saree dancing to the tunes. He opened the car door and got out of it.
Armaan Koi Dhadkan Mein Hai
Mehmaan Dil Ke Darpan Mein Hai
He walked towards her and she stopped dancing and looked at him in surprise.
Chhaane Lagi Hai Ab Mastiyaan
Khushboo Kisiki Tan Mann Mein Hai
She turned and tried to walk away. He caught her hand.
Raaton Ki Neendein Udne Lagi
Aur Chain Dil Ka Khone Laga
He took her hand and kissed it and she vanished.
Jaadu Sa Chalne Laga
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Arnav turned around and saw Khushi sitting in the car. She nodded her head at him and vanished.
Haan Yehi Pyaar Hai
He shook his head as he climbed the car. He was going crazy; crazy in love!
Place - Khushi's Room at Laxmi Nagar
Khushi decided to get ready for the day and put on the radio while selecting the clothes to wear.
Pehli Pehli Baar Hai
Dil Bekaraar Hai
Khushi looked at the radio in surpise. The radio was playing a song which interpreted her thoughts accurately. She smiled softly while the flute played away.
Kuch Na Kahenge Honton Se Hum
Baatein Karenge Aankhon Se Hum
She felt someone hug her from behind. She looked to her side to see Arnav smiling at her.
Mehsoos Kar Lo Saansein Meri
Baatein Karenge Saanson Se Hum
He kissed her neck and she took a sharp breath.
Ab Kya Karenge Lafzon Ka Hum
Mujhko Toh Aisa Lagne Laga
She turned around and he placed a kiss on her head.
Dhadkan Ne Meri Kahaa
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
She looked at him and he nodded her head and vanished away.
Haan Yehi Pyaar Hai
She fell on the bed as her mind drifted to Arnav-Land.
Pehli Pehli Baar Hai
Dil Bekaraar Hai
Chhaane Lagi Bekhudi
Kaise Yeh Khumaar Hai
Ae Dil Mujhko Bata
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Haan Yehi Pyaar Hai
Place - Living Room of Laxmi Nagar
It was late evening when the whole family assembled in the living room as per Babuji's request. Shashi looked at his wife, his sister, his daughters and took a deep breath. "Humaare paas aap sabke liye ek khush khabar hai! Kuch der pehle humko ek call aaya tha. Call karne waale ne kahaa hai ki unko unke ghar ke chirag ke liye humaari Khushi bitiya ka haath chaahiye. Woh kehte hain ki Ladka Ladki Paayal ki sagaai ma milkar ek duje ko pasand karle toh uu log ee baat aage badhayenge." While the remaining family smiled eagerly, Khushi looked at her Babuji in panic. Hey Devi Maiyya! Humein toh Arnavji pasand hai. Ab kya hoga? Before the family could say anything, Shashi spoke again, "Par humne manaa kar diya!" Buaji looked at him in horror while Khushi grinned happily. "Humne kahaa ki Khushi bitiya se pehle Lavanya Bitiya hai. Uu Badi hai. Hum uske hote hue Khushi ke baare mein kaise sochein? Toh ee baat sunke uu log bhi sehmat hogaye. Ab Paayal bitiya ki sagaai mein uu log Lavanya se milna chaahte hain aur ho sake toh jald se jald baat pakki karna chaahte hain." Buaji and Amma smiled at each other. Soon, another daughter of the family will be married. Paayal and Khushi looked at each other and giggled, Another marriage! "Par kiske ghar se ee rishta aaya hai babua? Ee toh tumne bataaya hi nahi hai!", said Buaji. As Babuji informed them about the family of the boy, Khushi smile widened and widened. Yeh toh bahut hi achcha rishta hai! Buaji had the same thoughts, "Ee toh bahut hi achcha rishta hai babua! Kya pata dono ladkiyon ki shaadi ek hi mandap mein hui jaaye!" Khushi looked at her Buaji in shock. "NAHI! Nahi Buaji hum aisa nahi hone denge!" The family looked at Khushi in surprise. "Kaahe Bitiya?", Amma asked. "Arre Amma! Agar ek hi saath shaadi hogaya toh hum sirf ek hi sangeet mein naach paayenge, ek hi baar mehendi lagaa paayenge, aur ek hi baar naye kapde le paayenge! Aur humaare do do behne hain! Humein do do shaadiyaan chaahiye!" Buaji shook her head, "Arre ae Sankadevi! Ee sab toh tu apne shaadi mein bhi toh karegi!" Khushi looked at her Buaji in wonder. Her Buaji was right. Then why was she revolting? Oh Yes! "Par ghar mein teen ladkiyaan hain toh humein teen sangeet, teen mehendi toh chaahiye hi na! Do se kaam nahi chalega!" Her Buaji slapped her forehead while Ammaji, Babuji and Paayal laughed at her antics.
Suddenly, Lavanya who was quiet the whole time, got up and ran away. Everyone looked at her and Amma mumbled, "Arre ise ka hua?" Buaji replied, "Arre! Apne shaadi ke baat se sharma gayi hogi! Ab har ladki ee titaliya ki tarah besaram naahi hovat hai!" Khushi pouted at her Buaji.
Place - Khushi's room at LaxmiNagar
Khushi wandered into the room chattering non stop, "Yeh kya baat hui? Dono beheno ki shaadi ek hi mandap pe! Humein yeh bilkul bhi pasand nahi Di. Aap dekhlo! Agar aapne aur Paayal Jiji ne ek hi din mein shaadi ki na toh hum aap dono se baat nahi karenge. Samjhi Aap!" Khushi's rambling came to a stop in front of Lavanya who was sitting by the window looking morose. Khushi sat beside her in worry, "Kya hua Di? Itni udaas kyon ho? Sab theek toh haina?" Lavanya turned to her and smiled sadly. "Abhi toh dil toota hai Khushi. Abhi toh uske waapas aane ki ummeed bhi nahi tooti hai. Itne jaldi shaadi….aur woh bhi kisi aur se. Kaise Khushi? Kaise?" She looked out of the window sadly. Khushi took a breath and sat beside her, "Di! Ek baar dil tootne se zindagi ruk toh nahi jaata na! Woh English mein kya kehte hain? Haan! You have to move on. Aapko zindagi mein aage badhna padega. Aur rahi baat is ladke ki toh pasand aaye toh haan kehna, aur na pasand aaye toh na kehna! Sab bahut simple hain. Bas hum insaan ismein confusion daalte hain." Lavanya looked at her and nodded. Khushi smiled at her and hugged her. "Ab bas! Muskuraao aur puraani baaton ko bhool jaao!" Lavanya smiled softly.
AUTHOR NOTES
I am not happy with the last La - Khushi scene but if I sat to improve it then the update would have been delayed more and I am sure you guys are eager to read more. So I left the scene like that!
SONG DETAILS
The first song is from the movie "Aaja Nachle" (Year 2007) picturised on Konkana Sen Sharma and Kunal Kapoor sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam.
The second song is from the movie "Kya Yehi Pyar Hai" (Year 2002) picturised on Amisha Patel and Aftab Shivdasani sung by Alka Yagnik and Sonu Nigam.
PRECAP
A rainy romance for Arhi and Maaneet!
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