CHAPTER 54 (B). TWISTS AND SHOCKS GALORE!
Place - Shantivan
As they reached the poolside, Khushi stopped in her tracks in shock. The whole poolside was decorated with small diyas which were strategically placed resulting in the whole area shining in bright light. She noticed that right in front of her a curtain was placed making the pool hide from her sight. Arnav spoke, "Jab tumhein maine yahaan dekha aur mujhe pata chala ki you are Paayal's sister, then I planned something for you. Wahi dikhaane main tumhein yahaan laaya hoon. Us parde ke peeche hai." Khushi frowned and raised her hand to pull the curtain away but Arnav's hand stopped her, "Kya dikhaana hai Arnavji?" "Before I show you, I want to say somethings to you.", he looked at her and she nodded. He walked close to her and smiled softly, "Tumhein yaad hain hum pehli baar kaise mile the?" She quietly nodded. "Hum Sheesh Mahal mein mile the. Tabhi maine yeh toh nahi socha tha ki tum mere liye itni important hogi par haan, itna pata tha ki tumhein main kabhi nahi bhool paaunga. Jaanti ho ki main tumhein afreen kyun bulaata hoon?" She nodded and quietly mumbled, "Kyunki Afreen ka matlab khoobsurat hai!" Arnav shook his head, "Ek aur wajah hai. Ek baar Di ek gaana sun rahi thi jiske labzo ki gehraayi main tabhi samajh nahi paaya. Lekin jab tumhein dekha toh sab samajh aa gaya!" Khushi looked at him in confusion and he spoke softly, his eyes trained on her, "Aankhen Dekhi Toh Main Dekhta Reh Gaya, Jaam dono hi do aur do aatisha, Aankhen yaa maikade ke woh do baab hain, Aankhen unko kahoon yaa kahoon khaab hain!" Khushi felt her cheeks burn as Arnav's words penetrated her mind. Arnav continued, "Husn-e-jaana ki taarif mumkin nahi, Afreen, Afreen, Afreen, Afreen!" Khushi felt tears in her eyes at his words. He spoke again, "Hum kaee baar mile, kabhi jhagde, kabhi chhedkaani ki, kabhi mazaak kiya, kabhi dil ka dard zaahir kiya toh kabhi ek doosre ki khaamoshi ko mehsoos kiya!" He turned away and continued in an amused voice, "Kitni baar is poolside mein maine tumhein imagine kiya Khushi mujhe hi yaad nahi!" As tears rolled down her cheeks, Arnav turned around and continued, "Khushi tumne mujhe hasna sikhaaya, muskuraana yaad dilaaya, pyaar karna sikhaaya, zindagi ki chote chote lamho ko mehsoos karna sikhaaya aur is kambakht dil ko dhadakna sikhaaya." He came close to her and took her hand. He placed it right over his heart and spoke, "Sun rahi ho meri dhadkano ko, mehsoos kar rahi ho kitna zor se dhadak raha hai yeh!" Khushi nodded slowly and Arnav smiled, "Yeh hai mere dil ka reaction tumhein dekhke!" Khushi blushed and Arnav raised his right hand and cupped her cheek. He pulled her close, "Tumne mujhe jeena sikhaaya, aur is tarah sikhaaya ki ab tumhaare bina jeena toh kya saans lena bhi mushkil hai. Ab meri sirf ek khwaahish hai!" He pressed a button nearby and the curtains in front of her parted their ways showing the pool to her eyes. She walked a bit closer and took a deep breath in shock as her eyes widened. On the water of the pool, diyas were placed in such a manner that they spelled the words "KHUSHI WILL YOU MARRY ME". Suddenly, she felt Arnav's breath on her neck, "Meri Khwaahish, meri dil-hi-tamanna hai ki main tumhein har waqt dekh paaun. Koi Sunday mujhe na roke tumhaare paas rehne se. Subah uthun toh tumhaara chehra dekhoon aur so jaaun toh tumhaara chehra dekhte hue. Kaho Khushi Kumaari Gupta, banogi Mrs. Khushi Arnav Raizada?" She turned around in shock only to see Arnav keneeling in front of her on one knee, smile on his face, eyes filled with love, right hand raised in front of her with box sitting on it, opened to show her the most beautiful diamond ring in it. Her breath stopped not due to the ring but due to the unrestrained love on Arnav's face. She was brought out of her thoughts by Arnav's whisper, "I Love you, Khushi! Will you marry me?"
Khushi looked at him with a teary smile as her mouth opened to say yes, when her mind caught up with the situation and her mouth closed. Yeh kya kar rahe hain hum? Haan keh rahe hain! Agar humne haan kahaa toh yeh abhi ke abhi Anjaliji ko bataayenge aur woh abhi ke abhi humaare Amma Bauji ko jaakar bataa denge. Kya yeh baat kisi aur se sunna Amma Bauji ko achcha lagega? Achcha nahi hoga ki hum hi khud yeh baat unse kahein. Agar Anjaliji se sunenge toh hum par joh amma bauji ne bharosa kiya hai woh toot jaayega. Nahi! Hum Amma Bauji ka bharosa nahi tod sakte! Jaise hi hum aaj sagaai ke baad ghar pahunchenge hum Amma Bauji ko Arnavji aur humaare baare mein sab kuch bataa denge. Haan yahi theek rahega!
Arnav looked at Khushi from his position. His knee on the floor wavered as he waited for Khushi to respond. Yeh Khushi soch kya rahi hai? Yes bolne mein bhi itna time? As he waited, his knee gave away and he was about to fall. He balanced himself in time and looked up. Khushi did not even notice. He rolled his eyes and got up. Ek haan bolne ke liye itna time! Ab tak toh I could have even announced our engagement to the crowd. He grabbed Khushi's hand and Khushi came out of her thoughts.
Khushi looked at Arnav as another thought came to her mind. Lavanya Di! She had to consider the Lavanya Di angle too. Agar yeh baat ab khuli toh Lavanya Di ke rishte ka kya! Amma Bauji toh humein daatenge hi par is wajah se Jiji ki sagaai mein tamasha mach jaayega! Nahi hum Jiji ki Sagaai kharab nahi kar sakte! Par hum Arnavji ko kya kahein? Haan! Humein Arnavji ko samjhaana hoga yeh sab baat. But as she looked at Arnav, another thought went through her mind. Par kya Arnavji samjhenge? Aur agar Arnavji samajh bhi gaye toh kya Anjaliji humein sweekaarengi? Kya baaki gharwaale humein pasand karenge? Haan! Sab humein pasand karenge agar humaare pyaar ki baat dheere se unhein samjhaayi gayi toh. Aise party mein sabke saamne aaya toh sirf tamasha hoga aur logon ki baatein hongi. Nahi! Hum aaj haan nahi keh sakte. She shook her head and turned away.
Arnav was shocked to see Khushi turn away. He caught her hand and she turned back and looked at him. He whispered, "Mera jawaab?" She shook her head softly, twisted her hand out of his hand, mumbled, "Soch ne ke liye time chaahiye!" and walked away. Sochne ke liye? What the? Ab sochne ko bacha kya hai? You love me?! I Love you! Then what the hell is the problem? He felt his anger rising but he took deep breaths to calm himself. Ghusse se kuch nahi hoga Arnav! You have to think! You have to plan! Khushi Kumaari Gupta! Aaj toh tumse haan bulwaakar hi rahoonga!
While the heir of Raizada had dragged his lady love to the terrace, the matriarch of the Raizada house also known as Naani smiled as she talked to the guests milling around her. As she nodded to the lady near her, her eyes fell on a girl standing a little far. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at the girl. Ee kaun hai jo Geet Bitiya jaisan laagat hai? The girl was looking around as if she was searching for somebody. Kahin Geet bitiya hi toh nahi joh sagaai ma shaamil hone aayi hai? She smiled. Ho sakat hai! She was about to excuse herself when the lights went dimmed around and the girl vanished. Arre! Kahaan gayi uu ladki? The nearby lady grabbed her attention and Geet's thoughts vanished from her head.
Geet was indeed searching for somebody as she looked around. After the dance was over, Maan had met some of his clients and Geet lost the sight of him. Aap kahaan ho Maan? From the stage it was announced that the lights were about to be dimmed as they were about to play another song for couples. The announcer encouraged people to join and many people joined the dance floor. The lights dimmed on the dance floor and all around the hall. Geet tried to look around for Maan but the darkness was not aiding her. The only lights were on the dance floor and even that were spotlights. She huffed when suddenly she heard a voice whisper in her ear, "Dance with me!" She gasped and turned around. Through the dim light she could see some of Maan's features. She whispered back, "Sabke saamne? I won't be comfortable with the staring." She felt Maan smile, "Then lets dance in the shadow where no one would see us." She smiled softly and nodded and Maan dragged her to a secluded corner where the light was so dim that only Geet could see Maan's face and she was sure that only Maan could see her face. The music began with haunting melody of piano and Maan took Geet's right hand and placed it on his shoulder. She smiled softly and held his right hand in her left one. He placed his other hand on her waist and they started swaying. Geet placed her head on Maan's chest as the music changed to guitar.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
Ab Mujhe Is Zamaane Ki Parwaah Nahi
Geet looked up at Maan.
Jaan Le Loon Bhi Main Jaan De Doon Bhi Main
Maan smiled at her.
Jaan Le Loon Bhi Main Jaan De Doon Bhi Main
Koi Keemat Chukaane Ki Parwaah Nahi
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
The piano player played a haunting melody and Geet felt as if they were the only two in the whole room. The piano was followed by mouth organ Maan pushed a curl on Geet's face behind. Again the haunting melody was played and Geet wished she could capture the love in Maan's eyes forever in her heart.
Teri Chaahat Si Koi Bhi Chaahat Nahi
Kyunki Ismein Kahin Bhi Banaavat Nahi
As piano played, Maan smiled at her, "Aisa lagta hai jaise maine yeh geet tumhaare liye likhein hain!" Geet blushed.
Kudratan Husn Tera Hai Sabse Haseen
Duniyadaari Ki Ismein Milaavat Nahi
Maan mouthed the next lines to Geet.
Duniyadaari Ki Ismein Milaavat Nahi
Geet averted her eyes bashfully and Maan kissed her forehead.
Isko Paana Hai Mujhko Kisi Haal Mein
Isko Paana Hai Mujhko Kisi Haal Mein
Ispe Jaan Bhi Gavaane Ki Parwaah Nahi
Geet looked at Maan in alarm at the words sung by the singer. She hoped that Maan would never be in a situation where he had to loose his life for her.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
As the guitar was being played, Maan held Geet's left hand in his right and spun her around. He kept on spinning her around that when he stopped Geet lost her balance and Maan caught her. As the haunted tune played, Maan took in Geet's face. The tendrils of her hair teased her cheeks and her bangles jingled.
Hai Teri Chudiyon Ka Khanakna Mera
He swept his hand over her bangles.
Aur Tere Kesuon Ka Mehekna Mera
As guitar played, Maan pushed the tendrils away from her face.
Naksh Rehta Hai Har Pal Mere Jism Pe
Geet softly pushed him and tried to walk away but Maan jerked her back into his arms.
Woh Lipatna Tera Woh Simatna Tera
Maan hugged her tightly. Geet hugged him back and closed her eyes.
Woh Lipatna Tera Woh Simatna Tera
Meri Aankhon Ko Bas Tera Deedar Ho
Meri Aankhon Ko Bas Tera Deedar Ho
Maan whispered in Geet's ear, "Jab tak tum saath ho Geet, mujhe aur kuch nahi chaahiye!"
Kuch Mujhe Aur Paane Ki Parwaah Nahi
Geet looked at Maan with tears in her eyes; tears for his heartfelt admission.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
Maan pointed at her and pointed at himself.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
He waved his hand at the world and shrugged his shoulders.
Ab Mujhe Is Zamaane Ki Parwaah Nahi
Geet smiled at him while wiping the tears falling down her face.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tu Mere Saath Hai
As the haunting melody ended the song, Maan and Geet were in each others' arms swaying to the music.
While the song was going on no one noticed Khushi coming down the stairs and following right on her heels was Arnav. But before Arnav could stop her, she mingled into the crowd making him growl in frustration. Then, he noticed that near one corner, Maan was dancing romantically with someone. Even Maan has Soni! Par mere paas kya hai? Khushi ki 'Sochne ke liye time chaahiye!' He growled again. This is ridiculous. It should be me on the floor with my lady love while people were congratulating us for getting together. It should have been our engagement! Arnav fumed in anger. No, I won't let this chance pass away so easily. Aaj mauka bhi hai aur dastur bhi! You are not leaving this house without giving me a definite answer and I would appreciate it if the answer is yes! As the song ended, an idea flashed in his head and he smirked. He wandered through the crowd towards the band people and whispered into the ears of the singer. The singer looked at him curiously and then nodded. As Arnav walked away, the singer requested the couples on the dance floor to continue dancing as he would be singing another romantic song in few minutes. Soon, couples were nearing the dance floor, Paayal and Aakash amongst them.
Arnav sneaked away to where his family was standing and chatting with Khushi's parents while Khushi stood nearby. Arnav sighed in relief when he noticed that Buaji was not anywhere near them. He stood near Khushi and when no one was looking, he whispered in her ear, "Agla gaana tumhaare liye mere dil se! Dedicated just to you!" Khushi looked at Arnav in shock. He smiled at her, "Mere dil ki baat yeh gaana tumhein bataayega!" She looked at him in horror while Arnav smirked as a plan struck his head. Di seems tired, he thought. If I ask her to dance with me she would refuse. And then she will ask someone else to dance with me. Aur yahaan aaju baaju Khushi ke siva kaun hai? He smirked and looked at Anjali, "Di! Dance with me!" Anjali smiled in surprise, "Kya baat hai Chote? Aaj aap dance karna chaahte hain!" Khuhsi looked at Arnav suspiciously. Arnav smiled, "Haan Di! I have to dance. It would seem odd to clients if I won't dance atleast once especially when it is my brother's engagement. So Dance with me!" He extended his hand. Anjali shook her head, "Hum thak gaye hain! Aap kisi aur ko le jaayiye!" Arnav smirked; his plan was working. Time for the next part of this plan! Arnav frowned, "But I have to dance with somebody Di. It is expected of me. Whom shall I dance with?" Anjali looked around but most of the girls were either already on the dance floor with partners or at the buffet table. Suddenly, her eyes reached Khushi and she smiled, "Khushiji haina! Aap inhein le jaayiye! Khushiji please! Aap humaare Chote ko company dijiye na!" Anjali had looked at Khushi so pleadingly that she could not refuse. She looked at her parents who agreed too and nodded her head. Arnav smirked. Score! Thanks Di! Khushi noticed Arnav's smirk and glared at him. As the guitar began playing, Arnav looked at Khushi with a smile. Khushi glared back at him. Arnav just bowed and extended his hand with a charming smile on his face.
Dil Ne Tumko Chun Liya Hai
Khuhsi looked at his hand with fear.
Tum Bhi Isko Chuno Na
She looked back at Arnav.
Khwaab Koi Dekhta Hai
Arnav gave her a reassuring smile.
Tum Bhi Sapne Buno Na
Khushi gulped and with hesitation placed her hand in his.
Dil Ne Tumko Chun Liya Hai
Tum Bhi Isko Chuno Na
He took her hand and they walked to the dance floor.
Khwaab Koi Dekhta Hai
Tum Bhi Sapne Buno Na
He placed his left hand on her waist and took her left hand in his right. She placed her right hand on his shoulder.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
She looked at him in shock as the words of the song penetrated her heart.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
Arnav smiled at her with love in his eyes.
Dil Ne Tumko Chun Liya Hai
Tum Bhi Isko Chuno Na
They started swaying.
Khwaab Koi Dekhta Hai
Tum Bhi Sapne Buno Na
Khushi prayed that her resolve would not break. She had to stay firm and not say yes to Arnav.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
Arnav wished that Khushi would recognize the love in his eyes and say yes to him.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
As the guitar played in the room, he dipped her and swung her around. He pulled her back and stared in her eyes. She looked at him with apprehension written in them. "Khushi please! Mujhe samjho. Mere dil ko suno!", Arnav mumbled. Khushi shook her head. Neither she can say yes today nor can she explain the reason to him behind her reply. She turned to walk away from him.
Door Hokar Bhi Door Tum Nahi Ho
Arnav caught her hand and she stilled.
Paas Ho Lekin Paas Kyun Nahi Ho
He pulled her back and she slammed into him.
Door Hokar Bhi Door Tum Nahi Ho
She looked at him as tears welled up in her eyes.
Paas Ho Lekin Paas Kyun Nahi Ho
Arnav looked at her pleadingly.
Tanha Tanha Samaa
He spun her around.
Mehki Mehki Hawaa
He caught her by her waist.
Keh Raha Hai Jahaan Jo
Suno Na
He pulled her snug to him.
Dil Ne Tumko Chun Liya Hai
Tum Bhi Isko Chuno Na
Khushi looked away as she attempted to control her tears.
Khwaab Koi Dekhta Hai
Tum Bhi Sapne Buno Na
Arnav cupped her face and made her look at him.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
Arnav whipered, "Suno Na!" Khushi sadly looked below.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
As the music began, Khushi turned away. Arnav caught her left hand with his left and right hand with his right. He raised the hands above sideways. He pulled the hands below from front and spun her around. Her right hand fell on his shoulder and she held tight. His right hand supported her back as he dipped her.
Dekhlo Mausam Kitna Suhaana Hai
He pulled her up slowly.
Pyaar Karne Ka Yeh Koi Bahaana Hai
He stared at her as she stared back.
Dekhlo Mausam Kitna Suhaana Hai
She realized their treacherous postion and looked away hoping no one noticed them.
Pyaar Karne Ka Yeh Koi Bahaana Hai
She pushed him softly and tried to compose herself.
Muskurati Fiza
Arnav took her hands in his hands.
Gungunaati Hawaa
He tugged her close softly.
Keh Raha Hai Jahaan Jo
Suno Na
He attempted to kiss her hand.
Dil Ne Tumko Chun Liya Hai
Tum Bhi Isko Chuno Na
She tugged her hands from his hands.
Khwaab Koi Dekhta Hai
Tum Bhi Sapne Buno Na
She shook her head as the tears she was trying to stop fell on her cheeks.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
He raised his hand as if he was asking her to come back.
Dil Yeh Mera
Tumse Kuch Keh Raha Hai
Suno Na
She shook her head and turned.
Suno Na
Khushi ran away while Arnav was left stranded on the dance floor. He looked around hoping no one noticed their interactions while dancing. Luckily, they were dancing in one of the darkly shaded areas and hence, no one noticed their exchanges.
Khushi stopped by the edges of the dance floor and looked back. Her heart broke a bit at Arnav's desolate expression. She sobbed as she ran away to the poolside. Hey Devi Maiyya! Yeh kya din dikhaaya aapne! Hum Arnavji ko kya kahein! Kaise unhein sab kuch samjhaaein? Yeh ki hum isliye manaa kar rahe hain kyunki hum Amma, Babuji aur Lavanya ka dil nahi dukhana chaahte! Nahi! Humein Arnavji se sach kena hoga! Humein kehna hoga ki hum unhein haan kehna chaahte hain! Par jab tak hum ghar jaakar Amma aur Babuji se baat nahi karte tab tak unhein chup rehna hoga. She nodded her head. Haan yahi theek rahega! Humaare dil mein chal rahe kashmakash ko agar unhein bataa dein toh woh jaroor sanjhenge! She removed the traces of tears from her face and ran away to the hall where she looked around for Arnav.
Arnav sadly walked away to one corner as he realized that Khushi rejected him again. What was going on? Tum toh mujhse pyaar karti thi na toh yeh sab kyun? Are you teasing me? Are you playing hard to get? No, you are not that cruel, right Khushi? Suddenly, he felt anger fuel his mind. No, you are playing some game here to tease me. He glared at distance. Koi baat nahi Khushi! Two can play the game. Ab tak tumne Arnav ka pyaar dekha! Ab tum ASR ka junoon dekho! He nodded his head in determination and stalked off.
The man smirked as he neared the house. All the security guards were killed. Bas Geet! Kuch pal aur! Phir tu mere naal ghar chalegi! Aur phir tujhe pata chalega, ki haunda hai parivaar ke khilaaf jaana! Ab tune jo dekha woh kisiko bhi bata nahi paayegi. The man looked at the house angrily.
Arnav stopped near the buffet table looking around when his eyes noticed a girl standing nearby. She seemed familiar, he wondered. She was tall and dark skinned with dimples on her cheeks. She was dressed in green and silver sharara but design was comtemporary. She was a classic beauty. He smirked. Get ready to get angry, Khushi Kumaari Gupta. He walked towards the beauty and smiled at her charmingly. She looked at him curiously. "Hello! I am Arnav! Arnav Singh Raizada! And you are?", Arnav spoke. The girl smiled and spoke in a husky voice, "Lavanya Kashyap! But you can call me La!" They shook hands and Arnav spoke, "Lavanya! What a beautiful name!" "Thank you!", La smiled. Arnav looked around hoping to see Khushi not knowing that she was at the poolside. He took a deep breath. Jab tak Khushi nahi aati tab tak mujhe isi ladki se baat karna padega! He smiled at La, "Waise'. I haven't seen you in these parties till now. Are you new here?" La leaned on the pillar beside and smiled saucily at him, "You can say that. I have been in Delhi almost after four years!" Arnav nodded. "From the groom's side or the bride's side?" La shrugged, "Why do you want to know?" Arnav smirked, "Curious!" Suddenly, his eyes spotted Khushi coming down the stairs and he raised an eyebrow. Toh tum wahaan chhupi baithi thi! Ab dekho meri taraf! Dekho! Dekho! Suddenly, Khushi's eyes turned around and latched onto his face. He turned away and looked at La. Bas ab Khushi ko jalaana hai! He came close to La and took her hand, "Waise'.what do you do?" La frowned, "As in?" Arnav saw Khushi come closer from his peripheral vision. Arnav came closer to La, "As in job or studying?" La smirked, "Studying. I will be starting my last year now." Arnav frowned, "What are you studying?" La replied, "It's a two course in Fashion Designing. I have completed the first year." Arnav perked up, "Designing? What a coincidence! I own fashion house!" La smirked, "I know! What is Fashion course without atleast a mention of ASR?" Arnav noticed that Khushi was near. Aajaao Khushi! Aao aur humaari nazdeekiyon ko dekhkar jalo. Arnav continued chatting with La.
Khushi looked around for Arnav when her eyes reached Arnav standing by her Lavanya Di. She smiled softly. She felt lighter in her heart now that she had made her decision. She marched forwards only to slow down when she noticed Arnav was getting closer to her Di. She frowned for a moment but shrugged. Must be some interesting topic they are talking about. She walked closer only to stop in her tracks as Arnav took her Di's hand. Her jaw dropped open as anger entered her body. Arnavji yeh kya kar rahe hain? Then she remembered Lavanya explaining what flirting meant. Arnavji Lavanya Di ke saath flirt kar rahe hain? She thought incredulously. Suddenly, she felt angry. Humaare Arnavji Humaari hi behen ke saath flirt kar rahe hain. What the! Abhi dekhte hain inhein! She stalked towards Arnav and tapped his shoulder as she reached him. Arnav did not respond as if he was totally engrossed in whatever he was talking with La. She tapped him again. La pointed towards her and Arnav turned. He looked at Khushi up and down, "Yes, how may I help you?" Khushi narrowed her eyes, "Humein aapse baat karni hain." Arnav looked at her with innocence, "Haan bolo!" Khushi frowned, "Yahaan nahi!" Arnav raised an eyebrow, "Why? Whats the problem here?" Then he noticed her glaring at La and he smiled, "Oh! Ok! Khushi this is Lavanya Kashyap, my good friend and this is Khushi, my brother's sister in law!" Lavanya smirked, "Hi Khushi!" She waved her hand as she hid her laughing face by other hand. Khushi just fumed. Arnav was confused. Why was Lavanya laughing?
Naani tapped on Anjali's shoulder who was staring at someone. "Anjali bitiya! Panditji ne sagaai ki joh mahurat bataayi thi usmein sirf aadhe ghante ki deri. Saare saamaan tayyaar haina bitiya?" Anjali looked at her in confusion as she was roused out of her thoughts. Soon, Naani's words reached her brain and she nodded, "Haan! Sab tayyaar hain! Lekin Naaniji woh sab chodiye! Udhar dekhiye!" She pointed towards the person she was staring at. Naaniji looked at the place she was pointing and noticed Arnav chatting with Lavanya and Khushi. Naani grinned. Anjali smiled, "Dono saath mein kitne achche lag rahe hain, haina!" Naani nodded, "Haan Bitiya! Tohaar andaaja theek hi tha! Ee hi ladki humaar Chote ke liye perfect hai! Aapan Chote se baat ki?" Anjali shook her head, "Nahi ki! Par abhi baat karte hain!" She raised her hand to call Arnav as Naani walked away to give them privacy.
Arnav was still wondering why Lavanya was laughing when he noticed his Di calling for his attention. He looked at the girls, "Why don't you talk with each other? My sister is calling!" He excused himself when Khushi stopped him with her hand, "Humein baat'." Arnav shrugged and acted as if he did not care, "Baadme baat karenge when I am free!" He walked away as Khushi looked at him with open mouth. Lavanya called her and she turned to talk to her.
"Chote! Hum tumse bahut important baat karna chaahte hain!", Anjali said as soon as Arnav reached her. "Haan! Kahiye na Di!", Arnav spoke as he took her hand in his hand and looked at her with a soft smile. He was in a very happy mood right now because he was sure Khushi was jealous. Now Khushi will say yes to him! "Chote baat yeh ki''Dekho tum ghussa mat hona! Promise karo ki tum poori baat sunoge aur ghussa bilkul nahi hoge!" Arnav raised an eyebrow but accepted. "Promise Di! I won't be angry! Now will you tell me what's the matter?" Anjali smiled while inside her mind she took a deep breath hoping against hope that her Chote did not get angry or upset with her. "Woh kya haina Chote humne yaaniki humne aur Naaniji ne aapke liye ladki dhoondhi hai!", she spoke and looked at Arnav nervously. When Arnav did not react, she got even more worried, "Tum kuch bol kyun nahi rahe ho, Chote?", she mumbled sheepishly. Arnav rolled his eyes, "You said that I had to listen to you! So, I am listening!" Anjali let out the breath she was holding. "Ladki bahut achchi hai! Achche ghar se hai! Humein aur Naaniji ko pasand hai! Aur humein lagta hain aapko bhi pasand.." Arnav cut her off, "Di! Get to the point! Who is the girl?" But inside Arnav's mind he was finding out ways to reject the girl. Anjali smiled and pointed out the girl. Arnav turned towards where she was pointing and he stopped breathing. His Di was pointing over to where Lavanya and Khushi were standing. He gulped. Am I right in thinking what I am thinking? No, he had to be sure. He had to confirm once. He had to make sure it is Khushi Di is talking about and not Lavanya. He looked at his Di and spoke in a casual manner, "Wahaan toh do ladkiyaan hain Di! Which one are you talking about?" Anjali smiled, "Arre Paayal ki behen jisse tum baat kar rahe the itni der!" Arnav's eyes widened. As far as he knew Paayal had only one sister and that was Khushi. He was about to grin idiotically when he realized that Di was still waiting for his reply. He schooled his face to indifference, "Oh That girl! I like her! Infact I don't mind if we got married." As soon as he spoke, his Di grinned and looking at her happy expression, Arnav was sure that if she was not pregnant she would have started dancing too. Suddenly, Anjali's expression turned to nervous, "Matlab hum yeh rishta pakka samjhein?" Arnav shrugged, "Sure! Its okay with me!" Anjali grinned again. Bas ab Gupta family se baat karni hai aur agar ladki ke taraf se bhi haan hain toh humaare Chote ki shaadi! Yes! Anjali walked away happily eager to tell Naaniji this news. As soon as Anjali walked away, Arnav grinned and mentally jumped around. Ab toh Khushi, tum sirf meri ho! Ab gharwaale bhi yehi chaahte hain joh main chaahta hoon! Ab aayega asli mazaa! Suddenly, he noticed Khushi coming towards him and he stiffened. Uh Oh! Have to avoid her till our family finalises our rishta! He vanished into the crowd.
Khushi huffed as Arnav vanished into the crowd. Kya hai Arnavji! Yeh aap kya kar rahe hain! Aisa koi karta hai kya! Hum aapse baat karna chaahte hain aur aap humse door bhaag rahe hain! Humein aapse baat karni hai Arnavji aur baat bahut urgent hain! She sighed sadly and walked away.
As the man entered the hall of Shantivan he looked around. He noticed that all his men were inside and had taken their positions. He smirked; he pointed out Geet to them and they nodded. Bas ab bheed mein ghul mil jaana hai aur Geet ko yahaan se le jaana hain! He glared at Geet as his mind went through all the tortures he wished to inflict on Geet once she was in his captive.
SONG DETAILS
The first song is from the movie "Saaya" (Year 2003) picturised on Tara Sharma and John Abraham and sung by Udit Narayan.
The second song is from the movie "Jhankar Beats" (Year 2003) picturised on Riya Sen and Shayan Munshi and sung by Shaan.
DEDICATIONS
The Proposal scene is dedicated to Chhavi16 who wanted boys to propose first. So be happy cause Arnav proposed first.
The jealousy of Khushi scene is dedicated to sonarajasingh who wanted to see a jealous Khushi.
AUTHOR NOTES
Hey guys, I have two questions for you. First is, I have decided to give Anjali a baby boy who will be nicknamed Kanha after her husband (Shyam and Manohar both are Krishna's name). But what will be his first name? Do reply. Please note that I will take your suggestions but final verdict will be mine!
Another thing I want to discuss about is that recently I was going through the first few pages of DFL and as I read the scene where Maan meets Geet for first time, I had an idea. What would have happened if Geet had not lost her memory? I thought and thought and thought and I realized that if Geet had not lost her memory the story would have ended in 20 ' 30 chapters only. And no, I am not joking! Many thigns would have been avoided if Geet had her memory intact. So I thought why not, after completion of DFL, I write a story where Geet does not loose her memory. The story will start from chapter 8 of DFL. What say? If I write will you read it? What do you think of this idea? Do tell me!
Now that I have cleared my thoughts out, I have a bad news to give you all! On Sunday, my wrist started paining and thinking it was tiredness I ignored it. But today I went to Doc due to pain not going away and he told me it is tendonitis. In short, it means over use of wrist like writing or typing. As my exams are on my head and I am also typing fast to write the updates without aggravating my back, my writing and typing both have recently increased and this is the result of that. The reason I am telling you this is so that if there is no update on next Friday, please be patient as I will update soon. Also I have to write the intro of the new thread and that will also delay me. I will be slowing down my typing speed but I will type daily, so even thought I will do my best to update by Friday, if I do not update on Friday I will make sure I update atleast by Monday! Please be patient till then! Thank you!
PRECAP
Next update will be filled with action, horror, drama and tragedy!
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Edited by Analeez11 - 11 years ago
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