Rabba Mere Kya Hai Teri Marzi~ CH7 PG120 New Thread PG140 - Page 15

Chapter Two

Attracted beyond words!!

Khushi looked at the intricate designer lehenga on the bed as a sad smile crept across her face. She had to had to do this for her family. Her fingers touched the soft fabric and remembered Shyam's words about her looking stunning in a blue lehenga she wore on one of the college functions. Well he never meant anything, hell he did not even had any idea that red was the color that looked best on her.

The pain of betrayal was unbearable as his extremely sugar coated compliments echoed inside her head, driving her crazy all the time. There was nothing to cry on...it was just a nightmare that passed and she will just move on to the new life, which awaited her. Her family needed peace...that she never managed to give because of her childishness and foolishness.

A sudden knock on the door startled Khushi from her reverie and she looked at the door to find her best friend Preetika standing there with a small box in her hands. she flashed a smile at Khushi and almost ran towards her. khushi hugged her friend and wiped her wet face with the back of her hands.

"NO more tears...understand?" Preetika slapped Khushi's arms lightly and patted her cheeks, giving her the comfort which she was in need of desperately. Khushi shook her head and opened the small box and her eyes widened instantly as she look inside the same with awe.

"Bangles? And that too in red color.." Khushi grinned and wore the bangles in her hands one by one, carefully. Preetika watched her crazy for bangles friend wearing the same as if her life depended on those glass pieces. But there was something missing within her. the smile was not genuine and the happiness never reached to the person sitting infront of her.

"Khushi...Khushi...Khushi... just let it go babe...I know you are sad very very sad... more than I could imagine... but trust me..when I say this.. Shyam and you were never meant to be... you deserve better..you deserve the man who's coming to see you in few hours... I know Sasi uncle will never leave a stone unturned when it comes to his daughter's... you can trust this person..whoever he is with your whole heart...just give it a chance.." Preetika said cupping Khushi's cheeks while she listened to her friend with teary eyes. She did not know when her best friend started giving such long lectures but whatever she said was right. She will just give this man a chance... The whole race of the Men could not be blamed for one jerk's mistake., right?

"Thanks Preetz... I really needed that dose.. why don't you help me with this dress.." Khushi said flashing a smile at her friend and Preetika could not help but crush her into a hug.

"That's my girl...lets make this dude faint..." She giggled as she reached for the dress and the accessories.

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"But Aman... I had told you already... yes..its... okay...fine.."

Arnav slapped the phone back onto the holder and looked at the wall clock. He could not believe that he had to take a flight back to Mumbai urgently because there was some huge problem with the new project. He sighed and wore his business formals instead of the Sherwani his sister and taken out for him.

His jiju too was away for an international conference of lawyers at Brooklyn University. How was he going to escape this parade ground, also known as Raizada house?! He thought as he wore his matching black tie and overcoat. His fingers fumbled at the buttons as he imagined his sister's outburst after finding about his sudden escapade!

God.. I am doomed!

He groaned inwardly as he took his laptop bag and a pair of clothing for the next day. He looked at the back door of the house and found the wing empty. He breathed a sigh of relief and tip toed towards the poolside and sneaked out of the house within seconds. He grinned widely as he removed the leather sheets from his first ever car. His sweetheart..his jaan in other words. It was a Black Lancer and he was very fond of it..because it always helped him at the needy times..when he gets himself into some kind of trouble.

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Anjali was impatiently knocking at Arnav's door and it irritated her as he was not opening the door. She almost lifted her sari upto her knees to kick and open the door in very filmy style but the screeching sound of tyres from the backyard got her attention and she knew as what it was.

Bloody Chottey!! You don't know who you are messing with! She blew onto her nails and stomped towards the living area where everyone waited for them.

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Hours later...

Khushi removed the jewellery one by one as Preetika helped her with the pallu of her lehenga. she felt sad as her whole hardwork went in vain. The Raizada's had called few minutes ago, apologizing for not being able to bring their "Chottey" as they address them. He had left for a business meet at Mumbai which was very important for their whole business empire and Sasi Gupta had happily accepted everything as he was totally convinced by the background check of his future son in law.

Khushi was little surprised to see the satisfied look in her father's eyes when the man have not even met her. her father never looked this determined when it was Shyam's matter. Whoever this guy is, he truly might be a gem! She thought as a smile spread across her face. She was already liking him because her father seem too impressed by him, when he did not even meet him.

"Ahem"

Preetika horrible sound of clearing her annoying throat brought Khushi back from her dreaming session. She looked up at her friend as she waved the photograph of her "honewale wohh" infront of her eyes. However, Khushi already had the chance to look at his prhotograph but that day she really was not in a mood. But after finding out about him as a genuine guy from her father's eyes, she was dying to see as how he looked!

"Like really?" Preetika teased her as she looked at the photograph and sighed heavily. Khushi watched her best friend's face closely as she reacted the opposite way she was not expecting.

"Ohmygosh... he is too fugly... Chopped hair... small boring eyes...and chubby cheeks..ewe and he has got this huge mole on his right cheek.. I really understand Sasi uncle's situation. He seemed too desperate to pair you up with this person... I cant believe this Khushi... I mean look at him..."

Khushi was almost in the verge of crying, as she heard her best friend's description about her "honewaale wohh". Not that she really cared about looks and all, but she just wished he looked decent. She just wanted a partner who can understand her as a person. Respect her for what she was/is. and love her, not her bank balance.

"Well... I would not mind. I am totally okay with it...if the my "honewaale wohh" is a fugly person... Its not looks that matters the most..." Preetika cut her off as she shoved the photograph inside her Gucci purse and sat right next to Khushi on the bed.

"So...you don't want to see..how he looks... and you will agree to marry him just like that?" She enquired rolling her eyes at Khushi.

Khushi looked sideways at her friend and her purse. she was bloody damn sure about this. If this is what her father wants... she will just agree and respect his decision. After all he was the one who saved her from a monster like Shyam. She owed her whole life to her father.

"NO... I mean yes... I will marry him...and you really doubt me about this matter..? Preetz..just get a life.." Khushi teased her back and busied herself in removing her lehenga completely avoiding her friend's suddenly turned "O" face. Preetika was shocked beyond words and she could not even digest the fact that, Khushi Gupta the most gorgeous girl of their college and the charming princess was agreeing to her stupid condition. well what to expect when you have already lost faith in everyone except your family.

"I think I will just leave...and yeah..your fugly fianc is safe in my expensive purse..." Preetika said and left from there leaving a stunned Khushi.

Khushi know that her friend is crazy but this was something totally unexpected she hat thought that she will finally gave her the photograph.. but the loony just got away with the same.

"Was that too much?" Khushi thought to herself as she imagined the described posture in her head and then face palmed instantly.

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Arnav looked up at his phone screen and then at the people infront of him, who were giving him this weird looks mixed with confusion. It is not everyday you get to see a nervous Raizada infront of you. They all were grinning inwardly as Arnav excused himself from there and reached the huge windows of the conference hall.

He was the one who asked everyone to switch off their phones and now he is the only one who was holding onto his phone like it was his only life savior when he was drowning in a mad sea called his "Sister".

It was message, well a threatening message from his very own sister. His eyes rounded as he read the matter with racing heart.

"Chottey...since you have started hiding things from me and escaping without my say...I have thought of taking the rishta little seriously. Its nothing special.. I just said a "YES" to the bride's family on your behalf. And FYI do check your personal email id I had made for you today its papadkadtukda@hotmail.com there's a photograph of your bride to be.. I hope you like her.. well there's no second option... and you are not only done... you are very well done Chottey... rest face to face..."

Arnav re read the message as he could not digest the matter at once. He wanted to make sure that his loony and over protective of a sister was serious about all this. He could not wait to see the photograph but how was he suppose to open this freaking email id when his laptop was connected to the projector itself. He groaned inwardly and slumped back onto his seat.

He waved his hands towards Aman to continue with the explanations while his thoughts were disturbed with a certain girl's image whom he never seen or met..but was curious anyways. Well he did not had any option, did he?!

When you have sister's like Anjali...nothing is impossible. He sighed and went through the whole meeting half mindedly.

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Arnav's eyes glued to his laptop screen when he looked at the beauty with wide eyes. God... Are you seriously serious, that she is my Di's selection? He grinned leaning back onto his plush seat as he loosened his tie. The girl was too cute and what attracted him most was the sweet smile on her beautiful face. Her smile, made him restless... he wanted to talk to her and know everything about her as soon as possible.

She was wearing this red sari, and her hair was left open. It seemed like a college function or something. She wore this cute red bindi right between her perfect eyebrows and there was diamond nosepin which gave her a desi look. He could not even look away from the screen as he took in the form of her from top to bottom. If a mere photograph was having such affect on him, what it would be like... When he finally gets to meet her.

He regretted his move of escaping his house in the morning. If only Di had come little earlier. He sighed thinking about his lost chance. And now that he is thoroughly impressed by her looks he just could not wait to inform his family that it's a "YES" from his side too.

He grinned widely as he typed a capital "YES" on his phone and send it to his Di's number. Di would be shocked and will call me right away. He thought ruffling his hair and felt his whole body flushing with some other type of happiness.

"Is not her name Khushi... ? khushi means happiness..."

He thought leaning back onto the chair...he could not wait to talk to her and finally meet her face to face. His Di is a gem of a person except of her weird craziness and obsession towards Devi Maiyya.

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"Hey Devi Maiyya... It's a YES from Chottey's side.. I knew it I knew it..that he could never ever deny her...she is that good... Nani..." Anjali said squealing as she hugged Nani ji and then Mami ji who was totally stunned to the core after hearing Anajali.

Anjali hiccupped wiping her teary face as she ran towards the mandir. She rang the bell and prayed to Devi Maiyya for her Chottey and her honewaali Bhabhi.

Mami and Nani looked at Anjali with teary eyes as they both exchanged a look and looked at the photographs in the living area. They hugged each other as a smile broke out on their faces.

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"Maa.. I cant believe this...are you seriously serious that Bhai agreed for the marriage? Ohmigod... finally I will have my turn to get wedded and be... um nothing..." Akash bit back those words as he was totally excited about everything happening at his house right now.

Manorama shared every news of the past week with her son while she made sure that her makeup was not ruined because of her tears. She had to look good for the evening as she had a kitty party to attend. Akash heard to his mother with patient as they conversed about everything... New movies...songs...new makeup brands..and blah blah and blahs.

Akash was studying at US... he was doing MBA from Harvard University where Arnav had his MBA from. It was like a tradition of Raizada's to go to the university and achieve their goal to be a successful businessman. Manorama placed the phone back onto the holder while Manohar squeezed her shoulders lightly, comforting her.

"Ohmigod... I totally forgot to call my bhootifull... Niece NK and share this awesome news with him... let me just do that..then I will get ready for the party..." Manorama said and ran towards the phone once again. manohar left from there he could not really take his wife's English nor her non stop blabbers. And the person on the other end was not going to stop anytime soon..so its going to be a looong conversation...! He thought walking towards the study. He will just go and relax with his favorite books.

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