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Chapter No # 10

"Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai"

THREE DAYS LATER

In Delhi, India
In Mehra's Mansion
On 1st Floor
In Kitchen
Smile playing on Gauri's Lips while cutting the Vegetables and Anjali & Naina are helping Her making the Dish. Everyone are Happy today but only 5 Peoples are most Happy Gauri, Anjali, Naina and Saniyal Siblings akka Panchi & Vivaan and why wouldn't they be happy as Today Karan & Khushi are reaching Delhi by Train at almost 4 P.M. So Gauri is cooking Her Khushi's favourite dish, a slight plain Mixed Vegetable Rice and Anjali & Naina are helping Her.

Anjali: I'm so excited Maasi itne saal bad Khushi ko dekhongi.
Naina: Haan. Aur ek Country main rhete rhete Hum nahi mill pate. And thanks to Akash's Bhai wedding everyone will be gathered.
Anjali: Yeah. Even Arnav Bhaiya se Meri baat hui thi. Pehle toh aa nahi arahe they lakin finally bht force karne keh bad woh bhi arahe hain.
Naina: Wowwwwwww… Kitna maza ayega na.

[Anjali: I'm so excited Maasi I would see Khushi after so long.
Naina: Yes. And still Living in the same Country We weren't able to meet each other. And thanks to Akash's Bhai wedding everyone will be gathered.
Anjali: Yeah. I have even talked with Arnav Bhaiya. At first He wasn't coming but finally after forcing Him a lot He is coming.
Naina: Wowwwwwww… It will going to be so much Fun.]

(Saying this Naina jumps like a Small Kid and then along with being helping hand to Gauri both were indulged in their Conversations while making the Dish a little far away from both Gauri Smiles and Chuckles seeing their Excitement. Then.)

Anjali: Maasi aj Mein Khushi ko lekar Mall jahongi.
Naina: Include Me too.
Gauri: Arre Bachoon aj usey aram karne do kal le jana.

[Anjali: Maasi Today I will be taking Khushi to Mall.
Naina: Include Me too.
Gauri: Arre Bachoon let Her Rest for today then You both can take Her tomorrow.]

(Listening Her, Anjali places Her hand on Her waist as if Disobeying Gauri and says.)

Anjali: Why Tomorrow She has rested enough in Mumbai.
Naina: Yes Bua We both have hold Our Shopping as We were waiting for Her.
Anjali: And now when She is coming You want Her to Rest. No ways.
Gauri: But…
Naina (Interruptingly): No ifs and buts Bua. Okay We will give Her 2 Hours Rest but not more than it. What say Anju?
Anjali (Smilingly): Off-course.

(Hearing them say, Gauri shook Her head Smilingly seeing their Love for Her Daughter. Since Gauri has stepped in Delhi, both Anjali & Naina were eating Her brain that when Khushi will come and Gauri could only Answer after Exams. And now when She is coming both Cousins has plan a lot. While rest of the Cousins though are Happy & Excited but not more than Anjali & Naina.

While Gauri is making Dish, on otherside Gaurav, Akash and Abhi are getting ready to receive Karan & Khushi from Railway Station and rest of the Males are busy in other Works and not many Peoples are required to receive them.)

After 2 Hours
Only a few Minutes has passed that Khushi & Karan has entered into Mansion and everyone stopped doing their Respective Works are Greeting Khushi & Karan. Her Maama, Her Naani, Her Aunties, Her Sister and Her Cousins (Girls) are hugging Her while She just greeted the Males from far away. They blessed Her. Then all Males started talking to Karan. Then out of nowhere seeing 2 Persons missing, She asked.

Khushi: Maama Ratna Maasi kahan hai aur Lavanya Di bhi nazar nahi arahi hain, kahai gaye hain kya woh?

[Khushi: Maama where is Ratna Maasi and I can't also see Lavanya Di, have They both gone somewhere?]

(Listening to Her Question Gauri stopped touching Her Gudiya's Hairs but didn't speak as She doesn't know about their whereabouts. So Piya Smilingly told Her.)

Piya: Khushi woh Bua Lav ko Mall lekar gayi hain unhe Jiya Bhabhi keh liye kuch kharidna tha toh woh apne saath Lav ko lekar chali gayin hain. Aur phr Parso se Functions start horhe hain.

[Piya: Khushi Bua has taken Lav to the Mall as She wants to buy something for Jiya Bhabhi. And then Day-After-Tomorrow Functions are going to start.]

(Listening to it Khushi smilingly nodded. And then Anjali nudged Gauri to which Gauri Sighed.)

Gauri: Acha Khushi Bacha get Rest a little bit aur phr Khana ka kar Tumhe jana hai Anjali, Naina keh saath. Subha se Mere peche lagi hui hain.
Anjali: And Yes You have no Option to deny.
Naina: I know Tum thaki hui ho isliye 2 Hours bht hain Rest karne keh liye.

[Gauri: Acha Khushi Bacha get Rest a little bit and then after Eating You have to go with Anjali & Naina. Both have been eating My Brain since Morning.
Anjali: And Yes You have no Option to deny.
Naina: I know You are tired so You have only 2 Hours to rest.]

(After that Anjali & Naina drag Khushi to Naina's Room while Panchi and Piya start doing their Respective Works. While all Elders Smile.)

Devyani: Yeh dono bhi na. Itni thaki hari ayi hai.
Pragya: Maa Ji kya karain dono ko kabse intezar tha Khushi ka.
Gauri: Ji. Aur jabse ayi hoon Delhi, dono Mere peche parhe hue they.

[Devyani: These 2 Girls. She is so tired.
Pragya: Maa Ji what to do both have been waiting for Khushi since long.
Gauri: Ji. And since I have stepped in Delhi both are Eating My brain.]

(Saying this Smilingly.)

Gauri: Acha Maa khana lag wadoon ya phr Intezar karain Ratna Di ka?
Devyani: Ratna toh pta nahi kab ayegi. Tum ek kam karho khana laga do.
Gauri: Ji Maa.

[Gauri: Acha Maa should I make the Dining table ready or We should wait for Ratna Di?
Devyani: Don't know when Ratna will come. Do One thing, set the Dining table.
Gauri: Ji Maa.]

(After this Padma, Palwasha and Pragya follow Gauri to Kitchen.)

In Naina's Room
None of them are letting Khushi to say anything or do anything. They ask Her to get Ready, give Her clothes to Iron and if She needs Help in anything then They are here. Smiling on them.

Khushi: Thank You. Lakin Mere Clothes Iron hue hain. Aur agar Mujhe koi help chaiye hogi so I would definitely ask.

[Khushi: Thank You. But My Clothes are already ironed. And if I need help in anything so I would definitely ask.]

(Saying this She opens Her Bag to take out Her Clothes, Towel and was about to take Shampoo that.)

Naina: Khushi everything is already there in the Washroom. Just take Clothes & Towel with You.

(Smilingly She nodded at Her and walked into Washroom.)

In Washroom
As soon as Khushi comes to the Washroom, Mask of being Happy and putting up a Fake Smile, finally it got removed and Her Eyes filled with Tears remembering how much She has hurt Him that without saying anything even a Goodbye to Her He just went from there. Just a Letter telling about the Sudden Meeting which can't be ignored but She knows it was just an Excuse and the Real Reason of His Disappearing is SHE HERSELF.

After that She tried to Contact Him in every way possible, Called Him many times, left many messages through Her Number and Facebook but He never replied to any of it. And He hasn't replied or Call to Karan which Initially has tensed Him but then Popped up Message on His Phone.

"Don't Worry Uncle I'm fine. I told You about My Meeting so right now I am busy in that only preparing for it and then attending it. So that's why I wasn't able to take Your Calls."

(His this Message has relieved His Tensed Nerves and after that suddenly Karan revealed to Khushi to pack Her bags as They are going to Delhi which doesn't come as Shock for Her since She already knows.
From that Moment uptill now She is putting up a Fake Smile on Her Lips to not let anyone know something is Wrong when from inside She is Dying.

Looking at Herself in Mirror and She notices Her Eyes are filled which has become Normal for Her but other than She has lost a little bit weight in these 3 Days due to Her Tensed Figure, Sleepless Nights and Blaming Herself.)

Khushi: I'm sorry Arnav par Mera woh matlab nahi tha. Mene apko isliye nahi rokha jaise Aap samj rahe they par isliye rokha kyuke pehle Mein apne apko Apke Layak bana chati hoon takay apko Mujh par Proud ho. *Remembering His words* Aap aisa soch bhi kaise sakhte hain keh Mujhe Sharam ayegi? Aap toh Mere liye Mere Angel hain Arnav. Kash Mein apko samja sakhti Arnav lakin Aap ko apne samne dekh kar Mujhse kuch bola nahi jata. Please Mujhe Galat mat samjiye. Please Arnav.

[Khushi: I'm sorry Arnav but I didn't mean that. I have not stopped You as You are thinking but I stopped You because first I want to make Myself Deserving for You so that You Feel Proud on Me. *Remembering His words* How could You even think that I will be Ashamed of You? For Me You are My Angel. I wish I could have made You understand My Point.of.View but seeing You in front of My Eyes I didn't have Courage to say anything. Please don't take Me wrong. Please Arnav.]

(Saying this She started Sobbing putting Her hand on Her Lips so that She couldn't make any Voice and Alert others. And then She heard.)

Anjali: Khushi kya hogaya? Why is it taking You so Long? Come quick. Itni dhr tak Bathroom main rhena sahi nahi hota.

[Anjali: What happened Khushi? Why is it taking You so Long? Come quick. It's not Good staying so Long in Bathroom.]

(Hearing Her say this, Khushi stopped Sobbing and Composing a little.)

Khushi: Ji. Arahi hoon Di bas 5 Minutes.

[Khushi: Ji. Give Me 5 Minutes, I'm coming Di.]

(And then hearing Okay. Khushi started removing Her Clothes. Took a Shower and got Fresh with the help of Shampoo & Fruity Smell Soap which help Her a little to ease Her Nerves. Wearing New sets of Clothes She came out.

Taking Towel from Khushi, Anjali dries Her Hair even Khushi says not to but Anjali didn't listen anything to Her.

And then They see Gauri coming there, seeing how Anjali is taking Care of Her, She Smiles.)

Gauri: Come Kids Lunch is ready.

(Listening Her all nodded. Then start following Her that.)

Khushi: Aap sab log jaho Mein ayi.

[Khushi: You all go I will just come.]

(Listening Her all nodded and walked from there. Then Khushi took out Charger from Her Bag and Discharged Mobile. Connected the Charger from the Socket and then to Mobile to charge it. After that She switched on Her Mobile and waited for Several Minutes. Still finding no Message from Him it again broke Her Heart. She again dialed His Number for a long Time but still He hasn't received Her Call. Cutting the Call, She opened Her Inbox and start typing the Message.)

"I know I have hurt You a lot. Hurting You is not My Intention and will never be but don't know why I will be the only One to Hurt You."

"I can never be and will never be Ashamed because of You. It's not about You but it's Me. I want to wait a little because first I want to make Myself Deserving for You so that You Feel Proud on Me. Please Arnav don't Misunderstand Me."

(After typing these 2 Messages She sent it to Him. Her Eyes again got Teary. Wiping Her Tears She walked outside from everyone are Waiting for Her.)

In Dining Hall
As a lack of Chairs like usual Elders are sitting on Dining Chairs while Food for Children is placed on Center Table a little away from Dining Hall. Taking their Own Different plates Youngsters (Girls) are sitting on Sofa while all the Boys have gone out. Then Khushi also came there. Panchi who was sitting near to the Center Table.

Panchi: Khushi Maa ne Tumare liye Tumare Favourite Vegetable Rice banaye hain. Tum khud niklogi ya Mein nikal keh doon?
Khushi: Nahi Di Mein nikal longi, Thank you.

[Panchi: Khushi Maa has cooked Your Favourite Vegetable Rice for You. Should I Pour it for You or You will do it on Your Own?
Khushi: No Di I will do it on My Own. Thank you.]

(Hearing Her Panchi smiled and give Plate to Her. Taking the Plate Khushi Pour only little which made Girls to take Her more but as usual She made an excuse as She has already eaten a lot in Train all that Junk Stuff so all Nodded.

After the Lunch Session got over, Anjali & Naina took Her to the Room to make Her Ready. Piya and Panchi also started getting Ready as Anjali already told Her about and invited them too, They agreed. Now all Youngster Girls are getting Ready. As Girls are getting Ready, Abhi comes there.)

Piya: Abhi Chachu ajkal Aap bht arahe hain Girls keh Room main. Kyun ji?

[Piya: Abhi Chachu Nowadays You are coming to Girls Room a lot. Why is that?]

(Piya said it Playfully and Abhi didn't Mind for a Second. And all the Youngsters are more close to Abhi then anyone else because Abhi became like them meaning with Youngsters He also became like One. But then.)

Naina: Piya woh I told Dad to take us to the Mall since all the Drivers are not here.
Abhi (Interrupting): Well My Darling Daughter I came to say this only Lala (Driver) has come and He is the One Driving You all to the Mall.

(Then He took out the Cards from His Pocket and gave it to Her.)

Abhi: And Naina take these Cards and Shop whatever You all wanted to. And Buy something for Khushi as well.
Khushi: Umm no woh Papa Mama has already given Me Money so it's not needed.
Abhi (Smilingly): That's Good but keep that to Yourself and Buy anything from these Cards. I refused many times to Gauri Di but She never listens to Me. Anyways Girls take care of Yourselves and there is no need to be so Conscious. Okay. Now get going Girls before it's too Late. And if by chance it got Pretty late so give Me a Call I will come there to pick You all up.

(Smiling at Him all nodded and Abhi walked from there. Then Girls quickly themselves got Ready except Khushi who Loves to remain Simple. They insisted Her so much to use Kajal Pencil if not Make up but Khushi refused that also. Sighing all Left for the Mall.)

THREE DAYS LATER

In Mehra Mansion
Mehra Mansion is decorated with Colourful Themes for both Outdoor & Indoor and why not Today all the Functions are starting which are Organized on Large Scale.
Dinner Arrangement is done Outdoor

[Outdoor Setup for Dining]

While Indoor has seating Setups.

[Indoor Setup for Seating]

Today the Function is DHOLKI where Groom Family, Extended Family, Relatives and Far Relatives are invited but not Bride Family since Bride & Groom has not Signed NIKKAH yet. Plus Bride has Her Own Functions like Bridal Shower and Etc Etc.

Today the Family will be Singing Wedding Songs while One will be creating a Music by hitting Spoon on Drum. Other than Singing Songs, Youngsters planned a Few Games and also a Drum Show.

Everyone are in their Room getting Ready after having Hi-Tea. Elders preferred to Wear Saree while Youngsters decided different Wears.

In Naina's Room
Since Khushi is more close to Naina and Anjali so Trio are sharing the same Room. While Panchi is more closer to Piya and Lavanya so the Trio are sharing Lavanya's Room instead of Spare Rooms.

Naina is setting Her Dress on Bed then went to the Washroom while Anjali is arranging Her Jewellery nicely on the Dressing Table. And Khushi after Hi-Tea is lying on Bed as since from Morning She is feeling very Low which both Naina & Anjali noticed clearly since They are sharing the same Room with Her. In the Afternoon Khushi was feeling Warm so Anjali checked Her Temperature which turns out to be 100 Degree. She was about to tell it to Gauri & Karan but Khushi refused Her to do so and made Her Swear. After that She gave 2 Tablets of Panadol to Her.

Now, once again checking Her Forhead and finding it very Warm Anjali decided that Now She will let Gauri & Karan know and this Time She would not listen to Khushi. Letting Khushi say not to tell still Anjali walked from there.

In Guest Room
While Saniyal Siblings are living with their Cousins so One Room was given to Gauri & Karan but before Living Arrangements was different as earlier it was decided Gauri, Panchi & Khushi will be staying in same Bedroom while Karan & Vivaan will be staying with the Rest of the Males.

Gauri & Karan are getting Ready and still at this Age Karan was trying to be Romantic with Her and as usual Gauri is Teasing Him of His Age. Then they heard a Knock which pulled them apart. Opening the Door, They see Worried Anjali but before they could ask anything She told about Khushi's Fever and Her denying to let them know made them Worried. Leaving their Dresses behind, They run towards Naina's Room.

In Naina's Room
Naina who has just come from Washroom at the same time Anjali left the Room. Coming out of the Washroom Fresh and in New set of Clothes, seeing Khushi who is saying something which is not Audible to Her. Quickly running to Her, seeing Her like this and then seeing Gauri & Karan runningly came there. Seeing their Delicate & Sensitive Gudiya burning in Fever made them worried and instantly Karan called Abhi to come to Naina's Room without saying a Word to anyone. Soon Abhi comes there in a Worried state. Hearing from Gauri about Khushi burning in Fever. Abhi suggested them.

Abhi: Di We need to take Khushi to Doctor.
Karan: Yes without letting anyone know.
Gauri: Do whatever but be Quick.

(Saying this to them, Gauri's Eyes which was filled with Tears and caressing Her Daughter's Face. Trio of them took Khushi to the Doctor hiding from everyone and after telling Anjali & Naina NOT to tell anyone which They nodded.

Half-Heartedly though Anjali & Naina got Ready but they were extremely worried for Her that how Suddenly She is down with High Fever. And then suddenly fortunately or unfortunately, Anjali's iPhone rings.

Seeing "Arnav Bhaiya" Number flashing instantly She received the Call. Before Arnav could say anything to Her She greeted Him with Her worried voice which alerted Him.)

Arnav: What happened to You Anji? You okay?
Anjali: Ji Bhaiya I'm fine. Don't worry.
Arnav: How can I not be worried for You Anji, You are My closest Sister and how can I not be worried for You.

(Hearing Him say this Anjali smiled a little but then revealed not knowing what Impact it will have on Him.)

Anjali: Bhaiya its not Me but someone Else. (Pause) I'm worried for Her. She is not the same anymore.
Arnav (Confusely): About whom You are saying Anji, I'm not getting it.

(Anjali was about to say something that Naina interrupted Her talk and told Her in Sign Language that She is going out which Anjali nodded. Then turning back to Call, She answered.)

Anjali: Bhaiya I'm talking about Khushi, Daughter of Gauri Maasi and Karan Uncle. Since Khushi has come to Delhi She isn't the same. She has become more Quiet than already She was. Looking at Her it feels like, Woh bht takleef main hai aur kisi cheez ki saza woh khud ko derahi hai.

[Anjali: Looking at Her it feels like, She is in so much Pain and Punishing Her for something.]

(Hearing Silence on the other hand, She continues.)

Anjali: She isn't eating nor Sleeping Properly. Whole Night She keeps on saying NO. Many times I & Naina have seen Her Crying. Bhaiya I'm really worried for Her and now She is suffering from High Fever. (Pause) Are You listening?
Arnav: Hmmm. (Pause) Anji can You do Me a Favour?
Anjali: Off-course Bhai, say.
Arnav: That please take care of MY Khushi.

(At first His sudden breaking voice and then MY. She got shocked.)

Anjali: What? My Khushi? Bhaiya.
Arnav (Interrupting): Yes We both Love each other. And maybe I'm the Reason for Her this Condition.
Anjali: What.
Arnav: Yes. It's a long Story. Promise Me You will take care of Her and will not tell anyone not even to HER (Ratna).
Anjali: But Bhaiii…
Arnav (Interrupting): Anji please for Time being. Please.
Anjali: Okay Bhaiya I won't. Okay tell Me when are You coming.
Arnav: For that only I called You for saying this I'm not Coming but now when You told Me about My Khushi so I'm coming there as soon as I can because I know it's Me only or else She will deteriorate Her Health more.
Anjali: Hmmm. And I Promise You.
Arnav (Smilingly): Thank You, bye.

(Saying this Arnav cuts the Call after giving Huge Shock to Anjali. She always Wished to see Her Bhaiya & Khushi together and now when it's happening, She doesn't know what to do. How should She celebrate it. But then Ratna's words Echoed in Her Mind.

"Mujhe Lavanya bht pasand hai apne Arnav keh liye."

[I really like Lavanya a lot for My Arnav.]

(And then She Remembered what She heard 2 Sisters are fighting like Enemies who were Once very close to each other. Yes She was there listening to Gauri & Ratna fighting each other when Ratna was speaking against Khushi which couldn't be tolerated by Gauri and She back answered in the form of fighting.

And now this unknowingly Fear gripped Her Heart thinking what will be the Future of Her Arnav Bhaiya & Khushi and Mother-Son Relationship. Already the Mother-Son Relationship is on the verge of breaking and if by any chance Arnav heard His Mother speaking against Khushi or She rejected Her so this Time all Hell will break loose and this Time Her Mother will lose Her Son forever.

How much She dislikes Her Mother's demanding and Controlling Nature but She can never Hate Her Mother no matter what She did or does because She is a Mother and Secondly She promised Her Arnav bhaiya that She will never stop supporting their Mom whatever She does. Arnav is still hating His Mother for what She had done to Him but somewhere being Her Son He Loves Her. He never stayed with them in Raichand House because He can never forget what She had done to Him but still She is His Mother, respecting that Relation He took Promise from Anjali that never stop supporting their Mother whatever She does.

Now fearing what will happen in Future, She is scared. Like every Person wants even She wants Her COMPLETE BIG FAMILY. Butt atlast… Nevertheless putting up a Smile, a Fake-Smile, She walked Downstairs to join everyone. Many of them asked about Where is Khushi but She made an Excuse. Apart from this She noticed Her Mother for Once hasn't asked about Khushi. Thinking about it.)

Anjali (Thinking): Please Mom don't ignore that Poor Soul. And now Bhaiya Loves Khushi. I'm sure He would not Appreciate You ignoring His Love. Please Mom don't do anything which would snatch Your Son away from You and this Time forever. Please Mom.

(Thinking this She keeps on noticing Her Mother and this Time more carefully.)

In Hospital
In Emergency
Abhi's Best Friend (Vansh Dobriyal) is a Doctor or is a General Physician so He quickly called Him telling Him about Khushi's Condition. As per Vansh, Abhi, Karan & Gauri took Unconscious Khushi to Emergency. Now attending Her, Vansh gave Her Injection after Nurses attached Several Wires on Her Body, Wires which could tell about Her Vitals like Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Blood Pressure & Mean Arterial Pressure. Then Vansh attached a Saline Bottle to Her System. After attending Her,

Vansh: I have to Run several Tests but Abhi tell Me what exactly happened and She seems very Weak to Me.
Karan: Dr. I'm Her Father and Lady beside Me is My Wife and Her Mother.

(After that Karan & Gauri started telling about Khushi. They started telling about every Minute things of Khushi. After hearing Her History.)

Vansh: I will Run some Specific Tests on Her considering how much Dengue, Malaria and Typhoid are Common nowadays. And Khushi needs to Spent One Night here as I need to Keep Her Under Observation.

(Nodding at Him. Then Vansh started telling something to the Nurse who nodded in YES. After that Vansh walked from there to see His Patients while Karan took Sobbing & Worried Gauri in His Arms trying to Console Her when He himself is not feeling Good. Then He says to Abhi.)

Karan: Thank You Abhi but You need to go.
Abhi: How can I leave You both here when I know You both need Me here.
Gauri: No Abhi go. Because seeing us disappear like this will create unnecessary problems which I don't want plus what will Anjali & Naina say to them. You need to go there and make some Believing Excuse.
Abhi: Buttt…
Karan (Interrupting): Abhi Gauri is saying right. You need to be there to look after and if anyone asks about Us so make any believing Excuse and it's about only for One Night.

(Hearing Him say this, Abhi rubs His forhead sighingly but He knows Karan is right He needs to be there to make some Excuse or else everyone starts asking about them. He needs to be there to control the Situation. Half-heartedly He agrees and walks from there but not before saying to them if They need anything so He is One Call away. Agreeing to Him, they make Abhi leave from there.

Karan & Gauri are sitting on Bench outside of the Emergency Room, holding hands in hands giving each other Silent Support that none of them will let anything happen to their Doll and everything will be Fine & Alright. Sitting on Bench They are silent and Praying for their Doll. And then suddenly Karan's Mobile-Phone rings alerting them but seeing "Arnav" as a flashing Number they sighed thinking its not from Home. Quickly receiving the Call before Karan could say anything He heard Arnav asking about Khushi. No Greetings or Pleasantries just direct about Khushi.)

Arnav: Uncle how is My Khushi? Anji just told Me. Is She fine?

(Smiling at His Concern for His Doll, Karan told Him all about what Dr. Vansh told Him.)

Karan: Don't worry She will be fine, I know My Gudiya. But where are You?
Arnav: Uncle, at this Moment I'm at Dubai International Airport. After Anji told Me so I quickly booked My Ticket for Delhi. I will be reaching Delhi in 3 and half Hours. I will directly come to the Hospital from the Airport.
Karan: No Arnav don't do that. Go straight to Home, don't come here.
Arnav: Uncle please You know I wouldn't be in Peace until and unless I see My Khushi. Please Allow Me, please.
Karan (Sighing): Fine You Stubborn Man. Come here. I will message You
Arnav: Okay. Thank You Uncle. Bye.
Karan: Bye.

(Saying this Karan cut the Call and Arnav on other hand on Dubai International Airport after Boarding called Karan and now waiting for the Announcement.
While here after cutting the Call He looks at Gauri's Curious & Shocking Eyes which hold so many Questions He sighs. He never wanted to let Gauri know about Arnav's Feelings towards their Doll like this in the Hospital.)

Gauri: What is all this Karan? Am I missing something or rather You are hiding something from Me?

(He Sighs. And finally decided to tell Her after Debating with Himself to let Her know or not.)

Karan: Okay fine I tell You. For quite a lot of Time I have this Feeling in Me that Arnav Loves Our Gudiya…
Gauri (Interrupting): What? Karan do You know what You are speaking? Bhale hi Hum dono Arnav ko bht chahate hain like Our Own Son lakin yeh na-mumkin hai.

[Gauri: Even though We Love Arnav as Our Own Son but it's Impossible.]

(He again Sighs.)

Karan: Will You listen to Me at least without interrupting Me. *Gauri Nods* Thank You. (Pause) So as I said I have this Feeling in Me that Arnav Loves Our Gudiya but knowing it could be My illusion so I never asked Arnav but slowly slowly Arnav's Action was Proving Me that whatever I felt was Right. His constant asking about Khushi, His worries about Her, His non-stop Questions about Her and then when He sung the Song "HIS HAPPINESS", the Lyrics of the Song He wrote Himself describing how He Met Her, their Meetings when He himself was a Child and then He Describes all the Qualities of Her in Song. Then I was fully Convinced Arnav is definitely is in Love with Our Gudiya. But I never Confronted Him thinking when the Right Time comes He Himself will tell Me. (Pause) And that happens some Days back. Yes Arnav came to Mumbai, stayed a Night there and He himself told Me about His Feelings for Khushi and suggested I should keep it to Myself till He doesn't Woo Her. Before approaching Her He needs to know what I think about this Relationship.

(Listening all this it brought a Great Shock to Gauri as She never wanted that too happen definitely not NOW considering how Her Ratna Di is changed. At first She used to call Her Jiji all Lovingly but now She calls Her Ratna Di as a Formality and They doesn't share that Loving Sisters Relationship with each other.
Shockingly She asks.)

Gauri: And what did You do? Did You deny?

(Gauri hoped that Karan had denied Arnav. She always Wished to see Her Doll and Arnav together but now Circumstances and Situations aren't the same anymore. She never wanted Her so-called Ratna Di to subject Her Anger and maybe Hate at Her Daughter. When there was nothing She heard about Her so-called Ratna Di views about Arnav-Khushi Relationship & what not She has said to Her Daughter and now when Arnav is really looking forwards so don't know what Her so-called Ratna Di would do. And how much Fuss She is going to make.

She heard Karan saying.)

Karan: Off-course I said YES to Arnav because I know it's Arnav only who can give Her Good Life and that Life which We always thought about Her. (Pause) Gauri You don't know when Arnav came to Our Home even for a Short Time I have seen Our Khushi, Our Gudiya all smiling and Blushing. Have You ever seen Her Blushing *Gauri Nods in No* but I have seen Her in Arnav's Presence.
Gauri: But Karan it shouldn't be. Kaise btahoon agar aisa hua toh Acha nahi hoga. Bht barha Tamasha karha hojayega. Aur woh koi aur nahi balke khud Ratna Di Tamasha karaingi.

[Gauri: But Karan it shouldn't be. How should I tell You if it happens then it wouldn't be Good. There will be a Huge Commotion. And there will be no one but Ratna Di Herself will create Commotion.]

(Listening Her Tone and Words it isn't settling with Karan and thought something has happened or else She would never say like this. Without beating around a Bush, He asks.)

Karan: What is it Gauri? Tell Me and now don't say I'm just Assuming things when We both know it isn't so tell Me what happened. Has anyone said something to You?
Gauri: Not anyone but Ratna Di herself which was Unexpected or I guess Expected it knowing how much She has changed.

(After saying this Gauri revealed everything that has happened in His Absence meaning Ratna's Proposal for Lavanya for Arnav. Her Stubbornness for this Alliance. Her direct Words that She will never Accept Khushi. Her being Against Khushi.

After that.)

Gauri: Karan this Relationship shouldn't Bloom or else many Relations will be at Stake.
Karan (Angrily): I get it Gauri. So You mean to say for this so-called Satisfaction of Yours We shouldn't let this Relationship Bloom if Our Gudiya's Happiness lies in this Relationship? If Our Khushi is also in Love with Arnav & is looking forwards and being Her Parents We snatch Her only Happiness from Her, that is what You want? Gauri I have seen My Gudiya, Our Doll that how Happy She becomes in Arnav's Presence. He is the ONLY ONE for Her.
Gauri: I'm Her Mother Karan and will never want Bad for both of My Kids. Both Arnav & Khushi are the same to Me. Arnav is My First Child Karan. You know it how much I Love Arnav.

(Listening to Her, Karan Sighs.)

Karan: Then You need to Trust on Arnav. I'm sure He will handle everything. He isn't the same Arnav anymore but now He became Mature and knows what to do and how to do. Just Trust Him. He will handle everything. Okay?

(Listening to Him, She nodded but didn't say anything. Then Karan pulled Gauri in His Embrace.)

After 5 Hours
Outside of Private Room
It has been 5 Hours since Karan & Gauri have discussed or rather have Confrontation and since then until now, no one hasn't said anything and both of them are thinking debating with their Mind & Heart.

And now Khushi has been shifted to a Private Room for a Night where She will be kept Under Observation.
While Karan & Gauri are sitting outside of the Private Room and since from that Time uptil now They have received many Calls from Abhi, Anjali & Naina asking about Khushi's Condition.

Now,

Karan: Gauri Our Gudiya is really Sensitive and for that I only want the Right Person who Loves Her no matter what happens in Future. And knowing Arnav, I know He is the Only Person. (Pause) Gauri if You still have Doubts then I will say just watch them & Observe them then You will see through Your Own Eyes how much Our Khushi changes in His Presence.

(Before Gauri could say anything,They heard Running Footsteps. Raising their Eyes They see Arnav is running towards them.  Stopping near them He breathes. Hugging Him.)

Karan: Young Man You need to bring Slowness in Your Life.

(Getting confused. He breaks the Hug.)

Karan: Young Man I have already Messaged You Khushi is fine so have Rest and then Come. But seeing You running…
Arnav (Interrupting): I can't. I can't have Rest without seeing Her. She is My only Peace. Without seeing Her I will be Restless. You have no Idea Uncle how I was feeling in those Hours when Anji told Me and then You. Those Hours went like a Decades for Me.

(And then both Karan & Gauri noticed His Red Eyes indicating He might be Crying throughout His Journey. And then Arnav notices Gauri and shockingly as She has heard Him saying.)

Arnav: Maasi?
Gauri: Apni Maasi ko gale nahi lagahoge Arnav?

[Gauri: Won't You Hug Your Maasi, Arnav?]

(And next Moment Arnav hugs Gauri. And started Crying like a Baby in the Hug. In front of Mothers, Children only show Their Weakness and how much They are broken. And the same thing happens here. Arnav has always taken Gauri as His Mother as She was the only Person who fulfills the Place of Mother in His Life. With Karan & Gauri being there in His Life, He never missed the Love, Warmth and Care of Parents as They were always there.

Crying in the Hug like a Baby, Gauri is Consoling Him like a Mother while Karan is Caressing His Hairs. And then automatically Words came out of Gauri's Lips before She knew.)

Gauri: Sssshhhhhh…!!! Sssshhhh Arnav nothing has happened to YOUR KHUSHI. Your Khushi is absolutely fine.

(Without knowing Gauri has accepted their Alliance when She was extremely worried and confused but just now unknowingly She ACCEPTED. While listening to Her, Karan's and Arnav's Eyes, both of their Eyes got Wide. Shockingly Arnav breaks the Hug.)

Arnav (Stammeringly): Maa...aaa..sssiii You...uuuu knnnn….
Gauri (Interrupting): Yes. Karan just revealed it. But I want to hear from You that how much Serious You are for this Relationship? Because in Future might many Problems will come so becoming Victim of Circumstances, Won't You leave My Khushi?

(For some Minutes Arnav didn't say anything which made Gauri somewhere Scared as She doesn't want Her Innocent, Delicate and Sensitive Doll to be at the Receiving ends. And doesn't want Her Heart to be broken.)

Gauri: Speak up Arnav. I'm asking You something.
Arnav (Being Hurt): What should I say Maasi? I thought You know and understands Me really Well. (Pause) You know When I told Uncle about My Feelings so hearing His Answer I was Amazed that truly He understands Me and knows I can never Hurt His Doll. I thought when I would tell You about My Feelings so You will also understand Me like Uncle does. But hearing Your Questions I realized You don't and can never Trust Me with Khushi. And with this I also realized that You have NEVER understood Me.

(Hearing Him, Gauri realized the Depth of Her Words. She knows Him very Well. She knows He isn't Coward and would never turn His back. But being Khushi's Mother and what Conversation or rather Fight She had with Ratna made Her to say or to Question. Immediately She regretted. But before She could apologize, She heard Him say.)

Arnav: I understand I am not standing in front of My Gauri Maasi but My Lover's My Khushi's Mother. So like all Mothers even She needs an Assurance that will I always be there for Her Daughter? Will never break Her Heart? Will never leave Her alone and will always Love Her? So My Answer is She is not My Lover but SHE IS MY LIFE. Without whom I think I'm no One. Without whom I think I will cease to exist. Without whom I can not Breathe. She is My Heartbeat and My Lifeline. She holds My Life. She will always be My Little Innocent Bacha. Though after Marriage She will become My Wife but for Me She was, is & will always be Innocent Cute sa Bacha. For Her I will fight with the whole World so leaving Her in the middle is out of the Question. (Pause) Maybe You don't know Maasi that She wants Me to forget My Past and come close to HER (Ratna), My Mom who left My Hand when I needed Her the Most. And for Her, My Khushi & only for Her I'm trying to Mend My ways with HER (Ratna). Like all Girls want a Proper Proposal from Her Lover's Family so for Her just for Her I have Forgiven HER (Ratna) for what She had done to Me in Past and because of HER (Ratna) what Monster I became. For My Khushi I planned to have Conversation with HER (Ratna) and even ready to Request & beg in front of HER (Ratna) if She wants that so that She could take My Proposal to You. My Khushi wouldn't Voice it out but deeply even She wishes but considering what Bitter Relation I'm sharing with HER (Ratna) She is Silent.

(Hearing Him say both of Karan's and Gauri's became Teary. And now Gauri's all insecurities are Washed away. She was about to come close to Him to Bless Him and saying She Trusts Him but as if Arnav knew what will be Her Next Step, Arnav looked at Karan.)

Arnav: Uncle, can I see Her?
Karan: Off-course Young Man. As I have said You before and I'm saying again I COMPLETELY TRUSTS YOU WITH HER. Even now I'm beginning to think You will Love Her more than Us and will take care of Her more than Us.

(Listening to Him, Arnav smiles and then walks inside leaving Regretful Gauri.)

Gauri: I have Hurt Him a lot by asking those Questions.
Karan: I wouldn't Lie but You did Gauri. But I can understand what Conversation You had with Ratna Di, it was Outcome of that only. Give Him a little Time, He knows His Maasi isn't like this. Something was bothering Her which made Her say this. Hmmm..

(Listening to Him, Gauri nodded and Hugged Him. Both of them didn't stand up to see what Arnav might be doing like a Typical Parent. They Trust Him a lot and know He might be saying so many things to Khushi. Like a Good Parent they give Him His Space. Sitting outside of Private Room They hoped & Wished for Good Future of their Kids. Though They Trust Arnav a lot but being a Parents They can't feel nothing but feel Worry for them.)

In Private Room
Due to Drip, Khushi is now sleeping Peacefully. Then Arnav enters the Room. With each Steps seeing Her where He never wanted to see Her in His worst Nightmares but seeing it in Reality is Hurting him a lot. His Eyes again filled with Tears.

Seating beside Her, taking Her Palm in His Hand He kissed it. Then remembers their Last Conversation when He angrily and Feeling Hurt from Her words He said a lot and in return He felt more Anger towards Himself for saying so much. And being a Short-Tempered Person that He is, He left the Place without thinking about the Consequences. Crying a little, He questioned Her.

Arnav: You Love Torturing Me, don't You? Always You make Me Worry so much for You. But now it is beyond tolerance level. If You want Us to be in a Relationship then I need to set some Rules and You have to follow it or else I will make You follow it.

(Saying this He expected Her to reply anything but seeing Her Silent again once again His Eyes became Teary.)

Arnav: I know it's the Outcome of My Ignorance. Right? I'm Sorry Love. I'm extremely Sorry. I Promise You from now Onwards I will do as You want. You want Time so okay I will give You as much as Time You want. I will do anything what You want but please Bacha open Your Eyes. Please.

(Saying this again He expected Her to say something but all He got Silence from Her and this Time He wasn't able to take it. And He started Crying.

Wiping His Tears as He knows He can't fall Weak in front of Her.)

Arnav: You Loves Me Singing na? Then fine through Singing I will tell how much You matters to Me.

(Saying this He started Singing.)

MUSIC

Tu Hi Meri Shab Haiii...
Subha Haiii..
Tu Hi Din Hai Meraaa…

Tu Hi Mera Rab Haiii...
Jahaan Haiii...
Tu Hi Meri Duniyaaa...

Tu Waqt Mere Liyeee...
Main Hoon Tera Lamhaaa...
Kaise Rahega Bhalaaa...
Hokay Tu Mujhse Judaaaa...

(Singing it He pecks Her Forhead, Her closed Eyes then Her Cheeks.)

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Tu Hi Meri Shab Haiii...
Subha Haiii..
Tu Hi Din Hai Meraaa…

Tu Hi Mera Rab Haiii...
Jahaan Haiii...
Tu Hi Meri Duniyaaa...

Tu Waqt Mere Liyeee...
Main Hoon Tera Lamhaaa...
Kaise Rahega Bhalaaa...
Hokay Tu Mujhse Judaaaa...

(Once again repeating the same lines, and now He started Caressing Her Face.)

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Aankhon Se Padhke Tujheee...
Dill Pe Maine Likhaaa…
Tu Ban Gaya Hai Mereee...
Jeene Ki Ek Wajahhh…

Hooo… Aankhon Se Padhke Tujheee…
Dill Pe Maine Likhaaa...
Tu Ban Gaya Hai Mereee…
Jeene Ki Ek Wajahhh…

Teri Haasi Teri Adaaaa…
Auron Se Hai Bilkul Judaaa…

(Singingly He holds Her hand and pecks Her Hand and then Entwined His Hand with Her Hand. Bringing it close to His Lips, He Kisses their Entwined hands.)

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Aankhain Teri Shabnamiii…
Chehra Tera Aainaaa...
Tu Hai Udaasi Bhariii…
Koi Haseen Dastaannn…

Hooo… Aankhain Teri Shabnamiii…
Chehra Tera Aainaaa...
Tu Hai Udaasi Bhariii…
Koi Haseen Dastaannn…

Dill Mein Hai Kyaaa…
Kuch Toh Bataaa...
Kyun Hai Bhalaaa…
Khud Se Khafaaa…

(After pecking and kissing their Entwined hands, Now He places His Head on Pillow near to Her Head.)

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

Tu Hi Meri Shab Haiii...
Subha Haiii..
Tu Hi Din Hai Meraaa…

Tu Hi Mera Rab Haiii...
Jahaan Haiii...
Tu Hi Meri Duniyaaa...

Tu Waqt Mere Liyeee...
Main Hoon Tera Lamhaaa...
Kaise Rahega Bhalaaa...
Hokay Tu Mujhse Judaaaa...

Oooo Oooo Oooo Hooo Hoooo...
Oooo Ooo Oo Oo Ooo…

(He Once again Kisses Her Forhead, Eyes and Cheeks. And ends the Song itself there.)

MUSIC ENDS

(After Singing and after Sleepless Nights He let Sleep welcome Himself finally.
Yes just like Khushi, even He spent Restless Nights and Sleepless Nights.

In Her Warmth Arnav closes His Eyes and Sleeps.

Meanwhile listening to Him Singing both Karan & Gauri were shocked. Standing up They see Arnav singing a Song for Her and through a Window. They didn't fail to notice how easily He confessed the Depth of His Love through Song.

Gauri Smiling with Teary Eyes.)

Gauri: He Loves Her a lot.
Karan: Yeah.

(Karan after saying this He hugs Her. And both of them Bless them and Bless their Love.)

Chapter Ends

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Precap:

"Please Mujhe akela churdijiye Aap."

"So Arnav I like Lavanya for You as in Your Would be. Before You object I want to say Lavanya is a very Good girl and before rejecting or accepting this Alliance try to befriend Lavanya and then Ball is in Your Court."

"I Accept this Alliance Mom."

"You can't do this Arnav what will I say to Her."

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