Khushi's face blossomed like a blue lotus seeing the blooming blue lotus in the pond.Even the water where the blue lotus was floating looked beautiful because of the reflection of the blue lotus which was visible in the water.
Her eyes became wet seeing the beautiful sight.
K:That means my decision is right.
She rushed to see Arnav.
She ran towards Arnav.
K:Arnavji...blue lotus blossomed in the temple pond.That means I am right.
A:Rubbishness Khushi.I don't believe in it.
K:Arnavji,how can you say this?You know that blue lotus played a vital role in our life.If I am with you it's only because of the blue lotus.It's because of the blue lotus that I decided to be with you.
A:Ya...but marrying Lavanya to save her is absolutely nonsense.
K:Arnavji,don't forget that it's Lavanyaji who helped us to reunite.If she had behaved like a typical wife we would never been together.Still how can you ignore her when she needs you the most?
Arnav became upset.
Khushi walked off shedding tears.
After some time Arnav went towards her:Khushi..
Khushi did'nt look at him.
A:Khushi,won't you look at me?
K:You did'nt talk to me for a few days.Then why are you talking to me now?
A:You think I can be like that to you always?In anger I did that.I am sorry.Now look at my face Khushi.
Khushi kept silent.
A:If I obey you will your anger melt?
Khushi looked at him unbelievingly.
K:That means you will marry Lavanyaji?
Arnav smiled:Yes,only for you.
Slowly Khushi smiled:Thank you Arnavji.I am sure that my faith in the blue lotus will never go wrong.Lavanyaji will be alright soon.I will serve you breakfast.
She went to the kitchen.
Arnav became very upset.
A:Khushi,I am doing a wretched thing which no other husband has done to make his wife happy.
Arnav met Amar and Madhu and told them about his decision.Amar was surprised.
Am:Thank you so much Arnav for helping my sister.
Madhu was shocked.
M:Arnav,did you really think about it?
Arn:Yes.
M:What if things don't turn out to be in the positive way?
Arn:I don't know.For me,more important is Khushi's happiness.I can do anything for her smile.
He went away.
M:Amar,how can you be so selfish?What if Lavanya does'nt regain her memory?Then Arnav and Khushi's life will be spoiled.
Am:I am not thinking in the negative way.I just want my siter Lavanya back.That's it.Arnav is great.
M:Not Arnav,you should thank Khushi.It's Khushi who is helping Lavanya.
Am:Yes,you are right.
Arnav-Lavanya on the mandap.Arnav's hand shivered while tying mangalsutra around her neck.He was reminded of his past wedding with Lavanya.Khushi suppressed her pain.Everyone around them was upset.
Amar went near Khushi and whispered:Thank you Khushi.What you did for my sister can't be replaced with anything else.No one else can help Lavanya.
Khushi smiled slightly:I am doing this for my friend.She is my friend.
Amar smiled.Madhu came.
M:Khushi,why are you so nice?
K:Because Lavanyaji was too nice to me.
Khushi walked away.
M:She is so strange.
Am:Yes,but for our good.
M:We are selfish.I feel guilty.
Am:But I am not guilty Madhu.Because I can go to any extent for Lavanya.
Madhu became upset.
Lavanya did grah pravesh.
Her eyes fell on Khushi.
L:Who is this Naniji?I saw her in the hospital also.
Jayashree was confused what to say.
Arnav opened his mouth.
Suddenly Khushi said:I am here to look after Naniji.My name is Khushi.
L:O...That's nice.You have put sindoor and mangalsutra.So you are married.Where is your husband?
Arnav and Khushi became upset.
K:He is not with me now.
Arnav stared at Khushi.Khushi's eyes were full of pain.
L:Means he left you?So sad.He is so disgusting.
K:No.Please don't say like that about my husband.He is very nice.We need money to survive.So I am staying away from him and working here.
Arnav became sad.
He thought:You always want me to get respect.
L:Sorry Khushi.
K:It's ok Lavanyaji.
Lavanya sat inside the bedroom.
Khushi thought:Arnavji and Lavanyaji's first night.How will Arnavji handle the situation?
Khushi was tense.
Arnav went inside the room.Lavanya was blushing.
L:Hi Arnav.
A:Lavanya,we got married.Are you happy now?
L:Ya.But sad that we did'nt have the usual wedding functions.Directly we got married.I don't know why you said that you just wanted a simple wedding.
A:Because I love simplicity.
Suddenly she looked at his attire.
L:What is this Arnav?You changed your shervani and wore casuals?
Come on Arnav...today is our first night and you wore an ordinary casual?Very bad.Go change and come.
A:Ya...ok...
Arnav went out of the room.He saw Khushi standing outside feeling insecure.
A:Khushi,bring a glass of milk.
K:Why?
A:What a question Khushi.Today is my first night.The newly wed sharing the same glass of milk is a custom.
Khushi thought:What is this Arnavji upto?
He was insecure.
Arnav changed his shirt and went inside.
L:Wow...now you look so handsome.
Khushi knocked at the door.
A:Come in.
Khushi came in with a glass of milk.
L:Thank you Khushi.You are really sweet.
Khushi kept the milk on the table and went out.
Khushi was very upset thinking that Arnav and Lavanya were in the same room.
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