Arhi FF: Unforeseen Love! Upd: NOTE, Pg 66!

 

February

It is a warm, sunny day in New York. The busy streets, people late for work, taxis horning every second. This is what Khushi expected New York would be. Khushi Kumari Gupta was new to the American way of doing things. She was originally born in Lucknow, but spent her childhood in Delhi. Her parents had died in a tragic car accident. She was only young. Unaware of what was happening; Khushi could only count on the only family she had left. Her uncle and aunt, Shashi and Garima Gupta. They adopted Khushi as their own child. Always treating her as their own daughter, never making her feel less. Garima and Shashi had their own child, Payal Gupta. Payal welcomed Khushi as soon as she entered their house. They were cousins, but more like sisters. Khushi and Payal shared everything, just like sisters would. They would always share any worries they were having. Both sisters were living life with a smile on their faces.

Khushi was sitting at one of the many tables in Bryant Park. She found out from the locals that it was a well known park. The park attracted many families and tourists. It was always bustling with activity. Khushi loved the happy atmosphere she felt here. She sipped her coffee and sat cross legged on the chair. She looked like an innocent child. Dressed in a light, yellow sundress with white ballet pumps on. Her hair styled into a braid and the emerald butterfly pendant that always stayed around her neck. Khushi was watching all the people. She would always do this when she came to Bryant Park. She felt lost amongst the people. Everyone with their loved ones and there she was, sitting on her own.

Khushi was a lawyer. Her real dad owned a Lawyers firm, named Gupta's Firm. He stated in his will, that his business would be passed down to Khushi. His only daughter. Khushi could only take charge of the business when she was 20. Until she was, her uncle Shashi Gupta was taking care of it. For many years he had maintained the firm and it had been one of the top ones in India. Shashi had made a business deal to develop the firm into New York. This was a great opportunity for Khushi to finally take over the business. At 24 years old, Khushi was one of the most famous lawyers New York has ever come across. 4 long years she never gave up. She had to build herself. As a person, but also as a business woman.

She threw her empty coffee cup into the nearby trash can. Khushi continued sitting in the park, enjoying the atmosphere. She always savoured every minute of her lunch break. She did enjoy her job, but she loved her 'me' time. Who doesn't? Not one day passes when she doesn't think of what her family would be doing now in Delhi. She was happy her sister Payal was with her in New York. But she did miss her parents. Khushi wished she could jump on a plane and go to Delhi. Seeing their faces, tears of happiness, Buaji calling her crazy. She missed her home. Khushi would often stare into deep space and go back in time to the care free moments. She was a happy girl and she loved life. But she always felt like something was missing. Little did she know, destiny had so much more in plan for her.

Khushi was oblivious to her surroundings. Especially the pair of chocolate, brown eyes boring into her. He was sitting on a nearby table. He was fascinated by her. Out of all the people in the park, her. Dressed in a black business suit, he looked like a man of importance. Arnav had spent 8 years living in New York and he had never actually sat down in Bryant Park. He laughed. Now he knew why his Di loved to visit Bryant Park. Arnav continued to stare at the girl. He didn't know why, but he had this nagging feeling that he would come across her again. He brushed off this thought as he saw his Di coming. Little did he know, destiny had so much more in plan for him.

 

Index

• Prologue&Character Sketch = Page 1 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067
• Chapter 1 = Page 8 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=8
• Chapter 2 = Page 15 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=15
• Chapter 3 = Page 23 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=23
• Chapter 4 = Page 30 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=30
• Chapter 5 = Page 39 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=39
• Chapter 6 = Page 45 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=45
• Chapter 7 = Page 50 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=50
• Chapter 8 = Page 56 - https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/3442067?pn=56

47 Years Old. Married to Shashi Gupta. Both are Payal's real parents. Garima is Khushi's mothers, elder sister. Garima adopted Khushi when her parents died. Garima treats Khushi just like Payal, equally. Garima is kind hearted and values family relationships the most. Garima resides in Delhi with her husband and her husband's sister (Buaji). 

50 Years Old. Married to Garima Gupta. Both are Payal's real parents. Shashi takes care of Gupta's firm in Delhi for Khushi. But Khushi is the main boss. Shashi has developed Gupta's firm in New York, which Khushi overlooks. Shashi is very close to Khushi, their father/daughter relationship is very loving. Shashi and Payal also share the same bond, but Payal is closer to Garima her mother. Shashi is a hard working person and will do anything for his loved ones happiness.

64 Years Old. The grandmother of Arnav and Anjali. When Arnav and Anjali's parents died, Devayani took care of them and became their mother and father. Devayani is a kind and sweet woman. She is very traditional and is an old romantic at heart. Her husband died 8 years ago, of old age. Devayani's aim is to make sure Arnav is settled in life and then her life is complete, as Anjali is already having her family.

48 Years Old. Manorama is married to Mahendra and together they have a son called Akash. Manorama is a very glamorous person and values fashion. She also helped raise Arnav and Anjali to be the people they are today. Manorama has a tendency to speak before she thinks. Manorama at the moment is trying to find a perfect wife for Akash. She doesn't want anything less from perfect.

51 Years Old. Mahendra is married to Manorama and together they have a son called Akash. Mahendra is a very loving father and is a simple man. He also helped bring up Arnav and Anjali. Mahendra worked along with Arnav to build up AR Designs. Mahendra works along with his son Akash over the branch in Delhi, while Arnav overlooks the one in New York. Mahendra wants Akash and Arnav to settle down soon.

26 Years Old. Lives in Delhi and helps manages the AR Designs in Delhi. He is very shy and keeps to himself. He wants to settle down, but is worried that his Mother may go overboard about it. Akash is very hard working and does all his jobs with all the effort he can give. He has a good relationship with his cousin Arnav, but they are more like brothers. Akash forms a friendship very easily with people, but finds it hard to communicate with them. He doubts himself too much.

60 Years Old. Lives in Delhi along with her younger brother and his wife. She is the aunt of Payal and Khushi and treats them as her own. Madhumati's husband died 6 years ago, of a heart attack. Her strength and will to live life is because of her family. Madhumati will always do right behind Payal and Khushi, their happiness is her strength. Khushi gets her crazy antics from her, hence their loving/scolding relationship.

24 Years Old. Works as Akash's assistant/receptionist in AR Designs Delhi. Born in Delhi and is from the middle class. She is Sheetal's best friend and both crave for the high class living of life. Maya has lost her kind, rooted personality due to an incident. Sheetal has manipulated her into helping her become number one.