Three shot Arshi - Kushi and her inner fears

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Little attempt to start a new story, actually an three shot OS as of now

Story starts from where Shyam being thrown out and there is no Mrs.India and sheetal track in my imagination. I don't like both the tracks. Anjali is a strong woman now and akash has got little spine in my story

Its usual Monday morning and after all the chores kushi decides to visit Devi maiyya mandir. Anjali and Payal accompanies her. Kushi is happy that things are getting little normal and Anjali is turning into a positive person. With their usual banter three of them has reached the mandir.

Di we should go for an ladies outing for atleast a week said Kushi, amused Anjali asked will chotey leave you for a week, forget about a day. Kushi said Bade aaye Laad governor why will he not accept, even if he doesn't accept we should go. Payal said it would be so much fun.

Di we used to have lot of fun in our childhood said payal. We have real funny stories in our kitty said payal... remember kushi we were struck in that Mahal. Kushi grumped listening the kissa and said jiji don't remind me that, out of all u remember that.

Anjali said I should really know then, what is it payal chided anjali. Kushi started singing loud so that payal and Anjali stop talking. Defeated payal said I will tell u some other time Di

While praying Anjali remembered that she forgot to bring her taal and kushi is always the first one to jump into helping. She gave Di an assurance that she will bring and she need not strain her leg. Kushi left without even hearing what Anjali was saying, payal and Anjali were have their own funny moment seeing kushi cheering up, singing and jumping the steps 2 in one go

Payal said Di I am afraid. Anjali asked her concerned what happened payal. She told her that today is November 30 and I am so afraid for kushi. Anjali asked whats the reason... payal was about to tell what is the reason but they have seen that kushi is moving to some place. Anjali recognized Shyam from the distance and she got horrified and warned payal that kushi is in danger. Both of them started to move to the place where kushi is going

While purchasing the taal one little girl came to kushi and said that man is calling. Without thinking the consequences the over exited kushi went to meet unknown man

When she entered the said place, Shyam turned to her and said welcome Kushiji... Kushi got petrified but has balanced and said how did u come out? U leave all that kushiji, how are you and when are u going to marry me said Shyam. Kushi gave disgusted look and slapped him

Before she slapped another shyam said do whatever you want but u understand one thing... U were an orphan and u will be an orphan... what do you think you have a family? When time comes you will very much know that Guptas will leave you... it happened too. You were always an outsider and will be an outsider in that place. Coming to Raizadas its not new them to misunderstand you. They are doing that since starting. I can very much play little game and Arnav would be back to hating you and everyone supports him

Kushi shouted disgusted that I know about them and I love them, they love me. He made an evil grin stating remember kushi you are always orphan. Orphan is some word which disturbs kushi a lot. One thing kushi cant stand is being an orphan and not having anyone beside her. Before Shyam started speaking one more time Anjali slapped but kushi left the place in a haste

Shyam words started ringing in her mind stating you are an orphan and you will always be an orphan. Her past is coming in tit bits for her. Buaji stating during her forced marriage that you can never be a family, you are always a different blood. Her mom stating I will not consider you as my daughter from today. Payal said I am angry on you. On the other side she remembered how Anjali, Mamiji and Akash got angry on her after Shyam first revelation. How arnav said you are the cause of all problems. Kaash I shouldn't have met you. She is again thinking you are an orphan and will always remain orphan statement.

She again was thinking how can I think about my family and arnavji like that. She is realm of emotions and was confused and feeling lonely. Suddenly with a tap on her shoulder she came out of her imaginations. Payal and Anjali came there and were trying to cheer her up. They have taken her back to shantivan. Payal was mothering her since she came from mandir

All felt different why payal is hovering on kushi like that today. Hello hi bye bye what iz happening... looks today no one will give us lunch or dinner. Phatti saree in her own world and what happened to khoon bari taang she is treating kushi like a new born said mamiji

Manorama chup kar scolded Naniji but nani too didn't get why payal is bothering so much. Payal sat where kushi sat, payal was not leaving kushi a moment.

Its evening, Akash and Arnav has returned from their office. Arnav observed kushi is not in her mood because she hasn't given her full smile when he smiled seeing her. He thought of taking her to their room and speak but payal didn't leave kushi she said Arnavji let kushi stay here. With arnav everyone gave weird look but didn't question payal. When akash called payal for something she dismissed him saying take for your self

Atlast kushi said jiji I am fine you leave. Payal said I will leave if you take the said medicine. Kushi said I am not taking it and payal shouted kushi you are going to take it. All got stunned seeing payal in that avatar. But no one dared questioning her because they know payal doesn't listen to anyone if its the case of kushi.

But arnav became restless. His anger knew no bound when anyone scolds kushi. He cant spare even it is him who causes pain to kushi

He controlled a bit because he know Payal is very sensible and responsible girl and above it she loves kushi too much. He said Payal what are you doing, stop hovering her. Kushi come here and sit with me, we will eat. Kushi was about to get up but payal said kushi you are with me today and taking this food with this medicine.

What the Payal said Arnav. She said no one questions me today and I will tell later. In all this Arnav observed that kushi is not at all responding. If she is normal she will blabber something or other and cant sit quiet when he and payal are having discussion. He felt strange and then understood that something big is there. He asked payal through his eyes whats the matter but payal said to wait.

When kushi completed her meal, payal said take the medicine. She said she will take it after sometime but payal was adamant. Seeing that kushi started crying and no one can stop arnav if kushi cries. He has taken her to their room and said what happened kushi? Payal got angry and said Arnavji today kushi sleeps with me and open the door. Arnav got pissed off and said payal go away or if I will take kushi from this house.

In the midst of their fight kushi said Arnavji I am tired and I want to sleep.. He didn't question further but made her sleep. He was stroking her hair and was about to sleep with kushi when loud knock startled him.

Arnav was irritated and thought it should be payal and has decided to scold her but to his surprise its Akash and Anjali. He asked whats the matter. Anjali said Akash let me first tell what has happened. Arnav asked what happened Di?

Anjali narrated what has happened in the mandir. Arnav and Akash got startled listening to it. Arnav said is this the reason why kushi is behaving like that. Arnav thought about the moment when kushi said aapne hume phir se aanad kar diya. Their forced marriage, everyone taunting, Gupta behavior. He decided he will not let feel kushi an orphan

In the mean time Payal entered and said Arnavji cant u listen for once. Kushi sleeps with me today and that's final. No one can stop. Akash said Payal please stop the non sense and where were you after your fight with bhai. She said she went to buaji house and they are on their way. Everyone got surprised why payal is behaving like that

Before they can ask whats the matter Payal got a call from Gupta family. Suddenly kushi got up and screamed. Arnav and everyone panicked for kushi and came to the room. Arnav was the first one to reach. He came to kushi and said Kushi I am here no problem

She jerked him away. Arnav got surprised and said shhh kushi calm down. I am arnav. Please talk to me. But kushi got still scared and said please go away and she moved panickly here and there. Arnav was trying his best to calm kushi down. The more he moved to kushi, the more she is becoming panic and scared. She went to panic mode and has hidden herself in cupboard

Seeing all this payal got angry and shouted Arnavji leave her. That is the reason I said to leave her with me today. When will you listen to others? Cant you listen atleast once other people stance. Arnav and others stunned with payal but decided not to tell her anything in this situation. They understood she is very much concerned for kushi. Arnav didn't talk because he is concerned for kushi and he felt helpless the way kushi is behaving with him.

She went to kushi and said chutki listen I am your jiji. Kushi was adamant, she didn't open the door. Payal started saying their childhood memories, no response came. Payal said do you want to talk to amma, kushi didn't respond. Atlast trying her luck she said remember jiji and chutki in one time and can stand against the world. It worked and kushi opened the door and hugged payal.

Payal hugged her and said don't worry chutki I am there. As long as jiji is with you need not fear. I am always there for you. Kushi calmed a little bit but seeing so many people she said jiji I don't want to stay here. Payal took her to terrace and said... calm down my dear. Kushi was sleeping in her lap and was crying

Arnav felt helpless and his heart ached that kushi is not allowing him. He want to go there but all stopped him. They stood little far from the two but were listening the conversation

Kushi said why am I orphan? Payal said to kushi like little daughter that how can you be orphan if you have jiji, amma, buaji and babuji. Kushi asked they are your amma and babuji. Payal said no they are our amma and babuji. Kushi asked then buaji? Payal said buaji is your buaji. Shall I tell your secret whispered Payal, kushi raised her innocent eyes and asked what- kushi you know babuji loves you more than me. Really asked kushi. Yes said payal.

Seeing that kushi is coming into normal mood she said remember kushi you are never an orphan as long as jiji is alive. Payal loves you the most in your life. Kushi got excited and asked - more than amma and babuji? Payal said yes more than amma and babuji and even buaji. Kushi smiled a little and asked then do you love me more than jijaji. Payal said pagal I love you more than myself. Payal again said look kushi I love you more than anyone else. You are my first daughter. Even if I have children in future you are and you will be always my first child. Kushi got excited and hugged payal and said Am I not orphan then?

Payal laughed at kushi antics even in such time. She said buaji is correct in naming you sanka devi and titaliya... kushi laughed aloud and asked does amma and babuji love me - Payal said in a nonsense tone that they do love you and buaji love you. You know it kushi. Just remember

Payal after few seconds said don't you remember how much nani, Anjaliji likes you. Kushi just stared her and gave a head movement as yes. Don't you understand how much Akash cares for you. Kushi just listened. Don't you think how much NK treats as friend, kushi just nodded again

Atlast Payal said don't you think Arnavji loves you the most, kushi stared. Payal just continued telling don't you think if there is some one who cares about you too much and pampers you the most it would be Arnavji... kushi nodded. Payal asked don't you think he will be petrified if you are ignoring him and due to his possessiveness... she said yes and slept like a little baby

Arnav just sat other side to kushi and brought her legs in to his. Akash sat with payal. Payal slept on Akash shoulder. Kushi slept in Payal lap and legs in Arnav lap. Arnav just watched kushi and just couldn't sleep the whole night