Part 48:
Asha: Well Khushi.. Think on what I told you now.. And take your time.. But dont forget only 7 days are left for you to decide..
Khushi wiped her tears and noded..
Asha: And one more thing,, Now that we are here.. In a temple let me give you something which I owe to you..
Khushi: Give me something?? WHat?
Asha removed some bangles box from her purse and opened it.. She then took out the bangles and held Khushi's hands.. She started making her wear them..
Khushi: Aunty.. What are these for?
Asha: These bangles my Mother in Law gave me when I got married to Chotte's dad.. Now I am giving them to you.. I dont care what you decide after 7 days.. But these will be yours forever.. May be these bangles help you and guide you to take the right decision..
She made her wear all those bangles and then Khushi looked in Asha's eyes.. Khushi was again in tears..
Khushi: Does that mean you accept me as your Bahu?
Asha noded in approval..
Asha: I do.. And I am sorry for hurting you so much these days.. I was always in a false world.. You suffered more than me Khushi.. You lost your family.. And I lost my husband.. So I no more think you responsible for anything bad that happened with us.. I accept you with all my heart and Soul as my Son's wife and Raizada Mansion's Elder Bahu..
She kissed Khushi's forehead and Khushi hugged her back.. Asha didnt hug her instantly.. But when she felt Khushi crying badly on her shoulders, she couldnt resist.. She hugged her back..
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After the much awaited confession from Asha in the Temple and after getting the Khandani Kangan(Bangles), Khushi was in her room very happy.. Still admiring the bangles and remembering Asha's words..
She was so happy today.. She felt as if she got the whole world.. Now only thing that remained was to decide in these 7 days of understanding her own feelings for him and accepting him by heart..
Garima came inside the room. She also knew why Khushi was so much happy today..
Garima: Khushi.. You havent Slept yet?
Khushi: No Amma.. I am not getting sleep..
Garima: Hmm.. I see.. Missing your In laws?
Khushi blushed..
Khushi: No Amma.. I am not missing them..
Garima: Today Arnav had called up your Dad to ask about his health.. They almost talked for long time and your father was very happy talking to his Daamad.. He has changed so much Khushi.. I never knew Arnav can be so soft towards us anytime.. He was going to come and meet your Dad after his work today.. But your dad denied asking him not to worry much and he is fine..
Khushi: Good he didnt come..
Garima: What?
Khushi: I mean.. Good he didnt come here.. How would I face him after all this?
Garima: What do you mean by all this.. Its such a good news that Asha has accepted you.. Then?
Khushi: Not just that Amma.. Well you wont understand.. I will sleep now.
Garima was confused.. She left.. Khushi couldnt tell Garima that Arnav had already confessed his love to her last night.. How could she tell her mother all this.. She thought of something and then slept on the bed..
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It was next morning when Arnav got up and went for his shower.. But to his surprise when he came out he saw Khushi in a green Anarkali dress taking her dresses out from their closet and folding them. He was surprised to see her here.. He was already in his Grey suit ready for Office..
Arnav: Khushi?
Khushi turned behind and saw him. She didnt react in any different way.. She was very much normal..
Khushi: Hmmm..
Arnav: What are you doing here? I mean you came back?
Khushi: No.. Actually I needed some clothes of mine from here.. So I came to take them.
Arnav: Ok.. So that means you going back to your house?
Arnav: Hmm..
She started folding her dresses and he settled his suit properly..
Arnav: Khushi.. When are you coming back here?
Khushi stopped folding the dresses.. She knew what he meant..
Khushi: When Dad is fine again..
Arnav: I hope he becomes fine soon..
Khushi: Doctor said.. He might take a week or two to recover fully..
Arnav: What The..!! 2 weeks? You mean 14 days you will be therE?
Khushi: Hmm..
Arnav was pissed.. Only a week was pending for her decision and she said she will stay 14 days there in Gupta House? How can she? He took his coat off and threw it on the bed..
She folded her dresses and was about to move when he held her hand and pulled her hard on him.. She hit his chest and no doubt she was shocked to see his facial reactions..
Arnav: Fine.. Stay there for 14 days,, But you cannot leave this house untill you reply to me..
Khushi tried getting out of his arms but he pulled her more close..
Khushi: What reply?
Arnav: I proposed you that night Khushi.. You didnt reply .. I need it now.. I cant wait for the next 7 days for that..
Khushi: This is against the rule.. It was decided that I will get full 30 days to think.. So I will reply after 7 days only..
Arnav: No.. I need it now..
Khushi: Arnav.. You crossing your limits again..
Arnav smirked.. Thats what he wanted to do always.. Cross every damm limit that stops him from being with her..
Arnav: Why Khushi? Why cant I cross? I am your husband..
Khushi: Kyonki.. Hum aapko apna Pati nahi maante.. (Because I dont consider you as my Husband)
Arnav smiled and smirked..
Arnav: Theek hai.. Toh manva lete hai..
He said that and then tried leaning on her face towards her lips.. She knew what he wanted.. She too wanted to touch those rough lips with hers.. But not like this.. She gulped and closed her eyes giving in when he started leaning closer and closer..
Asha knocked the door all of a sudden and they became conscious.. Khushi tried to get off his arms but he stopped her..
Asha was totally shocked.. She had surely disturbed the romantic Rabba Vey of her Son and Daughter in law..
Asha: Umm.. I am sorry Chotte.. I didnt knew Khushi is here.. Anyways... I will come later..
She said that and left the room blushing. Khushi was so embarassed.. She pushed him and then left the room behind Asha.. Arnav smiled and followed her out..
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Khushi: Aunty.. Wait..
Asha stopped and she wasnt shocked that Khushi didnt let her chotte do what he wanted to..
Khushi came to Asha running..
Khushi: Aunty.. Actually I came here to tell you something..
Asha: Ok.. Relax.. I am free the whole day.. So calm down.. No need to be so shy for what I saw.. It happens.. But next time dont forget to close the door Khushi.. (She gigled again)
Khushi was totally nervous..She didnt expected such words from her mother in law..
Khushi: No Aunty.. Actually we..
Arnav: You right MUmma.. I guess we should have closed the door.. But I guess the desperatness in us made us forget everything.. Right Khushi?
Khushi didnt look at him.
Khushi: Aunty.. I will need to stay some more days with Dad.. And Mumma send me here to take your permission..
Asha: YOu dont need to ask me this.. You can.. Hope CHotte has no problem..
Arnav: No Mumma.. She can.. I mean afterall family comes first for her.. Then her husband.. Right Khushi?
Khushi didnt know what to reply.. She just looked down..
Khushi: Ok Aunty.. I will leave then.
Arnav: I will drop you..
Khushi: No.. I can go alone..
Asha: Dont argue now.. Arnav.. Drop her home.
Arnav: Yeah Mumma..
He moved ahead and Khushi followed him...
Precap for Part 49:Page 17
Edited by Madhu123 - 13 years ago
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