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Translation of some words
Di Or Jiji =elder sister / Bitiya= daughter/ Chacha= Uncle / Buaji= Aunt /
Ma=Mom / Baba= Dad / DeviMaiya= One of the gods
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Chandrika Devi Temple:
Lucknow
The sun's warm glow was rising by enveloping the calmness of the morning within the Chanted bells of the temple. Gupta and Sukhwinder families have gathered again in a Chandrika Devi temple after Gurudwara to gather blessings for their children. Kuldevi Pooja was just another reason to celebrate their union. The misty breeze of the morning was refreshing the souls along with the mantras. Arnav had joined them with Nani. Anjali and Arun had to be at the college Seminar and couldn't make it.
Every eye could see the peace within Arnav and Khushi. The soulful affection and the reflection of love in their eyes were very much visible. The one with no faith in God was standing right beside Khushi ...with closed eyes and a huge smile on his lips. He knew she wasn't talking with him. He wasn't around to pick her up from the airport a day before and couldn't make it to Payal and Aadi's Havan ceremony last night either. She had a winning smile, knowing he was right beside him after her silent treatment.
Arnav turned his head, and his liberal eyes couldn't lower the dark heat, which was intensifying seeing her embellished with ghagra choli...A little lower over the creamy waist, slightly covered with a sheer dupatta. His smirk grew bigger seeing her little red flaring nose feeling the intensity of his gazes over her, and that was more than enough to incite his desire to kiss her all over ravishingly, but he knew his limits.
The sound of conch shells announced the auspicious hour when his phone rang. The very next moment, everyone saw him running down the stairs, following Aadi and Mr.Gupta after exchanging an apprehensive look and calling his name repeatedly. Still, till they reached downstairs, his SUV had hit the road already.
Aadi messaged Aman immediately, and the returned message froze him in his tracks..."Anjali was abducted right in front of Raizada Mansion, leaving Arun unconscious behind. Aadi followed Arnav after dropping the news to Mr.Shashi.Khushi clutched her Baba's arm when her trembling lips could only whisper,
"Arnav..."
Mr.Shashi took out his phone and called the commissioner when everyone was standing around in a shocking state. Garima and Khushi held Nani firmly. She was devastated more than ever...
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The Arnav's SUV was knocking down every particle of thin air by remembering the last phone call from his security in London telling him Shyam's meeting with some suspicious ppl and how they couldn't record any conversation because of tiny magnetic devices in their suits to block the sound. The only thing the security could connect by reading Shyam's lips was uttering Anjali's name...That was the biggest reason for him returning from New York, leaving Khushi busy at work for her own safety. Their suspicion became solid proof when his men told him how Shyam's escape plan was sabotaged by the flood in the tube[In a London train system underground is called Tube ad in New York..it is known as Subway] near the Jail. Still, after the second call, Arnav was calm, knowing that everything was fine till today. Now Arnav found the reason for his attempt to flee...It means his men had created a decoy to dodge the thoughts of everyone so they can complete the task...to kill Anjali for Shyam's revenge...
Arnav's eyes were getting red while reeling from the events of the night of his parent's death, but today he was determined to find his di...safe and sound.
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"Isn't Shyam in London's Central Jail for the rest of his life?" Khushi asked Aman with her moist eyes sitting beside him while going after Arnav. Baba and Amma strictly admonished her idea to go after Arnav, but how could she not be with him now? She called Aman, and now they were on the way to Raizada Mansion...
"He is in jail, Khushi, but his hands are out..." Aman answered in rage...He told Khushi all about how Anjali got married to Shyam. Today, Khushi found out that Shyam had married her for money, how his sweet tongue manipulated Anjali's mind at every step and how he tried to kill Arnav in this process but killed Arnav's best buddy...his dog...while trying to shoot Arnav.."
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Arnav's phone was busy with everyone getting all sorts of information while driving through the city. Dark clouds had gulped the sunshine while growling with the thunderstorm and lightning. The wipers were flapping at full speed, showing him the way his SUV got the ray of light coming from the Sheesh Mahal...and the next second, his forehead's frown intensified...He reached on time to save his di. Luckily he entered with heavy police, and in minutes the whole situation got under control.
Anjali was injured, but she was terrified. Her screams and heartfelt cry in Arnav's arms shook him again tonight...
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Akash and Aman stayed back in the hospital with Arun, who couldn't stop looking for Anjali after his bandages. They now didn't want to leave her in this condition, knowing Arnav's state of mind, but Anjali was more determined to have him by her side...a warm feeling he couldn't ignore...
Khushi held Arnav's hands all this time, but after the climax of the horrific moment of his life, he released his hand from hers and walked towards the exit, refusing her to be with him...Khushi knew where was the heads at this time of the hour...His home...to the memories of his mother...Sheesh, Mahal...She couldn't stop herself from being with him when Aman took her back to Sheesh Mahal...
Aman left knowing they both needed time to be together...to seek solace, but she knew Arnav wouldn't like her presence or intrusion. Her steps were heading towards the Gomti River right at the back of Sheesh Mahal...to support him just being closer to Sheesh Mahal and sharing the same air...
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Aman told Mr.Shashi about the situation, and that made Mr.Gupta call Khushi. Shashi saw Arnav's self-created wall that night when he brought Khushi to the hospital, and he was very much aware of his dejection from all again tonight the same way... He knew they needed guidance at this time...Mr.
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Khushi's tears were flowing, mingling with the rain ... dejected Khushi sat on a log near the Gomti river when Mr.Shashi called... he knew how hard it would be for her to know the truth, but he told her everything...why Arnav pushed her that night and how badly he was injured. Knowing how badly he was burned ...Khushi's eyes started spilling anguish-filled tears..."How could she be so naive leaving him like that..."
"Baba! he doesn't want anyone to be there for him again..." Khushi whispered in her heavy voice...
"Just go...he needs you. Don't let him lose himself again...he is just shaken by all that had happened today," Mr.Gupta wiped her tears and nodded in return over her quizzical gesture...
Khushi closed her tearful eyes, and the next moment she was running towards the Sheesh Mahal, leaving the Gomti river behind her.
Her hands were clutching her Ghagra choli while her Dupatta was waving, being victorious ...The spunky, feckless princess in her today found out that her charms made her knight sacrifice himself by blocking all evil from her at every step that night ...but tonight she was running towards it without caring about the rain and thunder which were getting defeated by every step of her winning this night...
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She entered the poolside...a place where their hearts first time became one...No wonder why he renovated it again after the fire...the very same way as Kshuhi designed it...
His back was facing her...
"Arnav"...It was the pain or the solace in her voice he didn't know, but he turned around, and their eyes met for the very first time after the storm...His red, moist eyes were cutting her heart...She swiftly moved towards him and held him in his embrace...Both were soaked in the rain of pain...when Arnav's next words tightened her hug, and she pulled him towards her every second...
"My parents were murdered, Khushi...That bloody Thakur murdered my Mom...and tonight, if I were late then di..." and by saying that, his hold over her became tighter when she hushed him up..." shhh...It's over Arnav...It's over..."...She held him tighter wishing to take away his pain that he was going through.
Both remained in each other's embrace until the pain got diluted by the rain...and Stormy night embraced the clear sky with stars...
After a while, she raised her head and cupped his face..looked deeply into his eyes ...her mind was determined to remove his walls ..the walls of pain, and by raising herself on her tiptoes, she captured his lips. Smoothly and gently...Soon the brushing stroke became a passionate desire, and both started to mark their dominance...only forced to come up to catch some air.
Soon they were in bed ...in each other's arms, without any barrier. She initiated every move to make him ecstatic...erasing each aching note of his heart...She gave in to all of her...and He gave in all of his ...and by giving and taking both reached the hikes of passionate fulfilment...
Lying in each other's embrace, getting all the warmth from each other, Arnav said, "I am so sure if Mr.Gupta and my Nani will be head to head this time to pick the nearest date of our wedding...
"But our wedding date has been fixed already..." She asked with her bafflement...but her heart was spurting over with joy ..imagining all the rituals and Arnav's naughtiness. When Arnav's words made her realize something, she looked into his caramel pool ...
"Arnav, I don't know, but Baba always had an extra pair of eyes for you since he discovered my obsession with you. He had been watching you since then..nothing is a secret for him..."
"What! Arnav looked into her eyes with his eyebrows up," I hope he missed me kissing you in front of all in the central park..."
"You were beast in that night...I am sure it can't be worse than me coming here with his permission"Khushi giggled by rolling her finger over his chest...
"What?? Arnav swore to the height of his surprise, "He sent you ???" And his mind reeled all his encounters with Mr.Shashi and his guidance towards his heart...Yes, he was always there to gear his heart towards the light...towards Khushi...just like his mother and her words follow along in his head...
" Never be afraid to follow your heart ...Never..."
Arnav held her hand and placed it over his heart and turned to look into her eyes with the intensity he holds for this woman only...they needed no words to convey to her how he felt for her...
Her eyes questioned him, and the first time he verbalized his feeling, "Maybe a father's heart knew that we were made for each other, and he guided us so seamlessly...must say my respect for him has grown more than ever..."
Khushi's heart leapt in joy hearing this, and she smiled, glowing with love.
Her angelic smile made him continue by cupping her cheek," Someone once told me that you would come back to me..."[ he reeled Mr.Gupta's words...] and I must say he was right...That angel had kept me going since then...name and fame I had before too, but after winning the biggest deal of my life, I was touched down and conquered by that angel, and I never felt better losing over someone the way I am; feeling now..."
Khushi smiled by placing her hand over his, "really?"
He leaned and placed a soft kiss over her lips, "I love you, Khushi..." and whispered over her lips.
"I love you more, Mr.Stale..." His open-mouthed kiss captured Khushi's words, and she welcomed it in full response giggling and squirming in his soft clutch...
The whimsical moonlight through the open French door of the poolside covered them within their enveloping desires once again.
Sheesh, Mahal lit up with the joy of the life of one soul Ratna Malik, who entered in one night as a bride with her love for the very first time ...as a winner a long time ago...Her smiles bejewelled every corner of this place tonight, and every corner was celebrating that joy again...
The Night was indeed embracing the silver lining of new awaited sunshine...
Gupta Villa, Lukhnow
Khushi whipped but smiled, feeling Amma's caressing over her cheek. She opened her eyes and sat in one gist, circling her arms around Amma's neck while snuggling and smiling," Amma..." Don't you ever be angry with me?
Garima answered without looking at her, "Khushi! I was upset and disappointed to hear about your wedding, but I am fine now. You know, I can't be angry with you for a very long time, and you really took advantage of that...
"Amma! All happened for a reason...might be... and you are the one who used to say that to me...right" Khushi turned to look at Amma's eyes and continued by resting her head over Amma's shoulder.
"No one can take the place of yours and Baba's love; you both have kept me in your arms safe all these years and whenever I felt shaky in my life. You gave me strength." Khushi paused with a deep sigh while thinking and whispered against Amma's cheek with her closed eyes...
"and after you and Baba, I found that solace in Arnav..." her lips were just whispering her inner desire... feeling Arnav by her side...she could even feel his warmth...he dropped her before the dawn today...
Garima couldn't resist the purity of an innocent acceptance of her child's voice. She knew what Khushi was referring to. Garima knew as a woman, as a wife, and as a mother ... how the desire for genuine affection, companionship, security got raised in a girl by age,...and that always got settled with a partner.. with a husband ...and Khushi found that naturally in her partner.
Garima smiled and cupped her face, "Khushi! I know...and I also know Arnav Bitwa cares for you more than his own life...I just wanted to see my Gudiya [doll] be happy as a bride...I wanted to fulfil my wishes for her marriage...
-" I think you already are set for that before even I reached here as your Arnav Bitwa[ by rolling her eyes]told you everything, and Naniji and you all have fixed us to be separated till our wedding..." Khushi reminded her of Amma of the recent discussion over this topic reciting all the laid out plan for them."
Garima smiled over her cute antics and pinched her nose, "now get up; we have to be ready for Payal's sangeet and your Roca. "
Khushi snuggled into her Amma and refused to let go of her while smiling. Garima couldn't resist smiling at her child and kissing her forehead. "Khushi! You wouldn't love to be late in your Jiji's Sangeet tonight...your Roca ...hmmm...I'm not sure."
Khushi opened her eyes instantly with her O-shaped lips... seeing her loving Ma's smiling face over her ."Amma..." She pouted while Garima kissed her forehead.
The World would never go wrong with her again, and she knew it. Her Ma's smile always had lightened up every path of her life, and Today, she wasn't nervous at all...no need for paper clips either. Amma's belief in Arnav might have added to this strength or Baba's approval...She wasn't sure, but her world was perfect...She headed towards the bathroom after kissing her mother.
The Sun was rising calmly with the moon by its side along with Mojo's melodious song, which brought a smile over her face...
Aankhain khuli hon yaa ho band Deedar unka hota hai
Kaise kahoon main o yaara ye Pyar kaise hota hai
[Film:Mohabbatain]
Garima stood up with a peaceful smile enveloped with prayers for her daughter when Mr.Gupta walked in and stood right beside his wife. There was no need for words among them. Garima placed her head over his shoulder, and both smiled over this moment which had brought a serene peace among them, especially after what happened on Payal's prayer ceremony [ Kuldevi Pooja] in the temple...
Mr.Shashi whispered with a deep sigh encircling her wife within his arm, "I'm happy seeing you crossing that barrier, Garima...Arnav and Khushi both have been through a lot ...and today, her smile is tingling a fresh breath of air..." I am hearing this chirpy morning after a long time...Garima...It is time to celebrate..." Both looked at each other. Garima moved a little away from his embrace while nodding when. Shashi's sublime words brought a smile over Garima's face," sometimes spend some time with me too..."
"do do baitiyon ko bhiyane ja rahe hain aap...kuch to Sharm kijiye...[ Our daughters are getting married, just have some limits here ] and you are the only one who can behave that coolly with your daughters...Garima's fake glare didn't stop Mr.Shashi from having a glorious start with his wife...
"That's why this moment is more special, Garima; we can be young again..." Mr.Shashi remained adamant when mischievousness perked Mojo instantly brought a burst of soft laughter among them...
"ai meri zohra jabeen tu abhi tak hai haseen aur main jawn...
Tujh pe qurban meri jaan meri jaan"
[Song from film, "Waqt"]
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The sound of the music filled the evening with a scent of fresh flowers, orchids, and Lilly with roses, but the fresh lotus on the rippling water was creating an amorous feeling among hearts. The lights were shimmering and reflecting exuberance among the reflection of sparkling sequins over dresses and bejewelled faces.
Gupta Villa was swinging with guests. Mr and Mrs Gupta! was extremely composed and proud, along with his wife, while welcoming all. Young was showering petals on both sides for welcoming guests where the cocktails and starters were being served, as they planned the dinner after the function.
Raizadas' entrance was not less than the arrival of the caravan of a prince. Arnav looked dashing in his black suit, accompanied by Naniji, whose hand was holding her grandson's arm, followed by Arun and Anjali, whose wedding was set after one month. Anjali wanted her Chote's wedding first, and Arun had no objection to this small wish of hers after the incident.
Mr Gupta took Arnav in his soft yet tight embrace with every assurance that he would be by his side as always...as a guide...as a father figure...Aadi couldn't resist adding his one-liner by touching his chest with his own hands ...
"I think I am invisible...am I???" and in return got smacked by his father, Sukhwinder Singh, "Pagal de puter...dummy, how can you be disappearing when I am with you..."
Aadi made a pouting yet funny face while whispering, "Now I really want to disappear..." A burst of huge laughter reverberated in the surroundings of Gupta Villa.
Khushi and Payal looked radiant in their attires secured with the beautification of the globule work, overwhelming weaving, brilliant trim, precious stones, threading, and sequins, touched by the diamond. No doubt, they were looking stunning.
A gasp by many echoed... before a pin drop silence in the hall, when Arnav hitched his breath, seeing his radiant Khushi enveloped in colors ...looking no less than a princess at the top of the stairs. Her eyes got hooked by her prince charming till she stood right beside him. Her smile was enough to make each muscle of his body stiff. He brought his face closer to her but got halted by her squeezing hand over his arm...reminding him of the presence of all around them...She turned her face to the guests as his dark eyes were squirming all sorts of butterflies in her stomach while smiling, seeing her red nose...
Anjali and Garima did the Aarati and the Red Tilak... both exchanged the rings among the blessings and the tears of joy...neither their eyes left nor their hands...Both Arnav and Khushi were standing in their own parallel world...
Arnav pressed her hand tightly just to hear a gasp from her mouth, "This is your punishment for not attending my calls since morning..." Arnav said, bringing his head a little closer to her while keeping his eyes over the guests with his smirk ...
Khushi glared at him while trying to escape his clutch when a couple of young dancers took the beat of the event to the next level. Payal came to rescue Khushi and took her in preparation of the next event...Arnav's dark gazes never left Khushi, whose winning smile was getting bigger than ever while climbing up...when his phone buzzed, and he excused himself among the guests...
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Khushi just walked to her room to change her actions for the sangeet when she got pulled behind the pillar. He locked her right hand behind her back, and she got yanked closer to a musky smell whose heated breath over her nape was causing the tingling sensation through her stomach. Feeling her quivering lips, he released her locking hand and snuggled into her by grabbing her bare waist.
His inebriated hand lifted to remove extra curls from her face...right near to her lips, and she could feel a warmth near her skin...Her lips quivered feeling his brushing thumb over ... his fingers brushed against her forehead for extra torture this time ...She felt his touch softest as ever while he was tucking the hair behind her ear...a flash of heat rose and swayed over her cheeks to her ears feeling him nibbling em. She could feel it behind the back of her neck.
"Khushi," he murmured, looking up at her with lips a little open, caramelized eyes glittering with desires...with a right lopsided smile was highlighting his features more than ever...
He gulped to swallow the dryness of his throat...Her closed eyes, and quivering lips were more than enough for him to lose his sanity...and the very next moment, he scooped her up and walked up to the terrace.
Hiding her face in the corner of his neck...clutching his shirt while encircling her arm around his neck...she wasn't looking more than a child who cuddled in his loving embrace. He sat on a Loveseat sofa, taking her in his lap.
"Khushi, open your eyes," his voice was hoarse as he repeated. Khushi slowly opened her eyes, couldn't look away from his eyes, and she could barely breathe...to overcome these rushing and invading gust of feelings, her finger began to lift as if she had no will over it,
"Really..." His smirk grew bigger, realizing her way of fetching an apology from him. He wasn't in the mood to give up easily..."Khushi! In your dreams..." and that made her lips in an O form...and the very next moment she got up while punching his chest...but she halted, feeling a tug around her neck...
Her Dupatta was in his hand...He moved closer to her while rolling it around his hand...her back was still facing him...one swift move, and she was being turned to his chest ...and pushed to the wall. There was no distance between them. He was pressing into her, making her realize his intentions...
His lips whispered, "I'm sorry...for leaving you alone in NY..." while pressing against her forehead...but his smirk grew bigger seeing her two fingers in front of him...with her closed eyes...
He tilted his head and lingered longer over her cheek while pressing his nose into her softness," Sorry for leaving you in the temple..."_ his hands started caressing her bareback while pulling her closer...making her lose in him continuing his sweet torture...
Knowing his pain..._ feeling the increment of another finger over his chest, a chuckle released from his shaky chest, and He leaned towards her other cheek," sorry for leaving you in the hospital...and not trusting you at every step of my life...I know this was eating you, but trust me there is no one out there who I trust the most more than you." and this time she felt him shudder... She encircled her arms around his neck...and pressed her lips on his cheek...cuddling with him by deepening the kiss ... till she got startled by footsteps ...regardless of being hard to be away, she left him there...
Arnav turned and found Aman coming upstairs...along with Rahim Chacha...," Arnav ...man, we were looking for you...come on, Sangeet is about to start...
Lavanya and Khushi's act surprised everyone, but Arnav got lost in her angelic smile of Khushi...
The night became memorable and talk of the town for many days down the lane...in between exuberating and exhilarating hearts of lovers.
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Followed by that, the night of Payal's marriage arrived...Proud parents tonight were standing there between the clutch of their younger one, whose tighter hug gripped them with the warmth. Khushi's tears made Mojo fly away with rolling eyes from Gupta Villa after dropping his one line.
"Aapsebhi khoobsoorat aapke andaz hain..."
[Song from the film: Ghar]
which brought a chuckle instantly over many, but Khushi...and one eye filled with a rim of tear...and Arnav who couldn't resist moving closer to her...
Aadi turned around and by leaving Payal, came closer to Khushi...he couldn't leave his friend... his younger sister like that, "Hey Khushi! Aren't you coming? Are you finally giving Payal and me some privacy after all these years...no more "my right on you" thing...seriously" he said in one breath keeping a goofy grin over his face...
Khushi didn't answer but stared at him, which made him hold her in his embrace, "Payal and I always be with you...even if I try, you won't spare me ...I know that for sure .."
Khushi hit his chest while pouting, "Go...Jiji is waiting for you..."
Aadi pushed her cheek aside with his knuckle to make her smile, making her hold his arm to take him to Payal...for a moment, everyone in the Gupta family witnessed six-year-old Khushi holding Aadi's arm to cross every road of her tiny life...
Aadi stopped and looked at Arnav and gestured for him to join...
The _Their car disappeared from their eyes, but Khushi stood there holding Arnav's arm, and soon her head was resting over his shoulder...
Buaji smiled with tearful eyes and exchanged her looks with all standing there, "So much to keep them apart..."
Inciting desire of one soul that night whose hands tried to save his child from the crucified storm, but couldn't, was indeed flickering with peace seeing many protective hands around his little angel...
Rested the inciting desires in peace.
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While miles away in the darkroom of jail...one old soul was at peace after mailing the second envelope tonight...knowing that his Lidia would be at peace... J Palo was finally at peace with his guilt.
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