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Khushi opened her eyes listening to the alarm.. she looked at her side and saw a beautiful sight of her handsome husband sleeping peacefully like a baby, cuddling her. She slowly unwrapped his arms around her waist and got out of the bed. She covered Arnav properly with a blanket and dropped a kiss on his forehead. Without making any noise she walked towards the washroom to get ready for her special day.
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She got ready and stepped down the stairs... She saw Sheetal sitting with others...

Khushi: Good Morning... Naniji I am so sorry that I am a little late.

Nani : It's ok Bitiya. You come, let me feed you now...

Khushi walked towards Nani, took her blessings and Nani fed her.

Nani fed the sargi to Payal after feeding Khushi...

Khushi : Isn't it the tradition that the sargi is for daughters-in-law? Or outsiders are also given sargi by the matriarch?

Mami : No Khushi... Only family members are given.

Khushi : Then why is Sheetal here?
Nani, who was about to feed Sheetal dropped her hand...

Nani looked at Khushi and smiled...

Nani : You are right Khushi bitiya... I forgot about it... Thanks for reminding me...

Sheetal fumed...

Sheetal : Come on, Khushi... It's all old tradition na...

Khushi : Karwa Chauth is also an old tradition only, Sheetal... So it has certain rules and regulations. By the way, as per my knowledge, only married ladies or those who are committed celebrates Karwa Chauth... Why are you taking the vrut?

Sheetal : I am not taking vrut, Khushi... She stammered...

Khushi : Then why are you awake now?

Sheetal : Woh... I just wanted to see how it's celebrated... That's it...

Nani : Khushi bitiya, Payal bitiya... You both go and sleep... Today I will prepare breakfast for Chotte and Akash...

Khushi and Payal: Ok Nani...

Nani smiled and felt delighted and content when she thought of her Chotte... He has got a gem of a woman as his wife...

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After breakfast time, all the ladies gathered in the living room for the Karwa Chauth preparation...

"Khushi... Khushi... Khushi"...

They all heard Arnav calling for Khushi...

Mami : Lo... Arnav bitwa started his Khushi Mantra... Instead of Khushi, your parents should have named you Laxmi or Parvathi, Khushi...

Khushi: Why, Mami?

Manorama: At least Arnav Bitwa would have got moksha chanting goddesses names...

All burst out laughing hearing this except Sheetal... She was fuming...

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Arshi Room

Khushi walked inside the room

Khushi: Kya hua Arnavji... Why are you shouting?

Arnav : Get ready... We are going out...

Khushi : Where?

Arnav: I want to take you for shopping... I want my wife's Karwa Chauth to be special with new dresses and jewellery. Come on. Get ready soon.

Khushi felt so happy. She jumped towards him and hugged him. She gave a loud kiss on his cheeks...

Khushi: I love you Arnavji...

Arnav smiles: I love you so much, my sweetheart... Go and get ready fast...

Khushi rushed to get ready...
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They walked down the stairs and saw others sitting in the living area...

Anjali: Where are you going chotte?

Arnav: We are going for an outing, di... We will be back before the ceremony starts...

Sheetal : Arnav... Can I also come with you... I want to exchange some dresses I bought yesterday...

Arnav : No Sheetal... You can go with others...

Aarav: Can I also come with you, ASR...

Arnav: I said no to your mother and you are no different...

Anjali: Take them with you, Chotte... I will also come... It's not like you both are going for the honeymoon na...

Arnav: Can't you understand English, di? I said I am not taking anyone with us... Understand. Is there any rule that husband and wife can go together only for the honeymoon?

Mami: Anjali Bitya was kidding Arnav Bitwa.

Anjali: Won't you take your di too, chotte?

Arnav: No... This day is for my wife only... I want to spend today with her alone...

Sheetal: But Khushi has a lot of work to do at home...

Arnav: There are a lot and lots of workers here to do that... She doesn't need to do any work...

Anjali: But she will feel tired na coz of fasting...

Arnav : Di!!! What's your problem? Suddenly this much care for my wife? For your information I, her husband is going with her... I know to take care of her if she feels any tiredness...

Nani : Yes Bitwa... You take her with you... See how happy she is now.

Arnav looked at Khushi's face which is glowing with happiness... At that moment he promised to himself that he will make sure that that happiness stays forever in his Khushi's face and heart...

Mami: Aur nahi tho kya... Khushi looks like a Shimla Apple now...

Khushi felt so shy that she leaned over Arnav's chest to hide.

Mami, NK, Payal, Akash, Nani and Arnav laughed seeing her hiding... Arnav hugged her towards him and kisses her hair in front of everyone...

Mami : It's a lucky day for us Saasuma...Today we got to see the romantic side of our Arnav Bitwa...

NK: Nannav is always like this when he is with Khushi, Maasi...

Arnav : Of course NK... She is the love of my life...He said hugging her close to him...

Sheetal gritted her teeth out of jealousy...

Anjali: Chotte, give me your card... I want to buy something for Aarav...

Arnav : Sorry di...I can't give.. I gave it to Khushi...

Anjali: Khushi, give it to me... After all, what do you do with those cards? She taunted...

NK: At least Khushi knows to control spending money di... She is well aware that her husband is working day and night to earn that money... So she values that money unlike you...

Anjali: What do you mean by that, NK? That I don't value Chotte's money? For your information... His money is my money... So I can use it as I please...

Arnav : No di... My money isn't yours. It belongs to my wife and children... It's high time you get a job and meet your expenses... From next month I won't be depositing money in your account...

Anjali: What the hell are you talking, Arnav? How can you ask me to go for a job?

Arnav: I can very well ask you, di... You are becoming arrogant and egoistic by sitting idle. So better get a job for yourself...

Sheetal: How can you say this to your sister, Arnav?..

Arnav : ASR... Call me that... How much money did you spend yesterday on my credit card?

Sheetal : Huh!!!

Arnav : I asked How- Much- Money-Did- You -Spend- On- My-Credit- Card ?

Sheetal: One lakh...

Arnav : Fine... This month you won't be getting your salary... I am taking it for paying the credit card... Don't use it anywhere from now onwards coz it's blocked...

Sheetal: ASR!!! How can you do this to me? For one lakh you are doing this to me? To your friend?

Arnav: One lakh may be very simple for you but not for me... And you better get your apartment in two days... If not NK or Aman will get you one... Anyway, you should shift from my house in two days... And about friendship... We were not friends but just classmates...

Nk: Nannav, don't waste your time here.. Go and enjoy some alone time with your wife bro...

Arnav: You are right, NK... Saying this he held Khushi's hand and walked out of the house...

Anjali and Sheetal fumed and cursed Arshi...

Arnav showered Khushi with gifts, dresses and jewellery. After Arnav was satisfied with the shopping for his Khushi, he took her to the bank and Khushi give away her signature to convert Arnav's account to join account...

Khushi: Arnavji, why join account?

Arnav: Coz we are one.. Do you want a single account?

Khushi: No

Arnav: Baby you are my wife, my better half... There are no you and me between us... We Belong Together.

Khushi smiled hearing him.

Arnav caught hold of her hand: Maximum amount comes in our account only... If I start a single account and deposit money in it, What if my wife wants to spend more... She shouldn't have to adjust with anything... And we are one... Whatever mine is yours and vice versa... Sooo...

Khushi's eyes shimmered with tears hearing him...

Arnav: Khushi what happened?

Khushi: I am sorry for doubting your love, Arnavji...

Arnav: It's ok Sweetheart... I can understand, from where those insecurities came... If you don't doubt me whom will you doubt? He winked at her...

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Arnav and Khushi started to get ready to celebrate their first Karwa Chauth...

Arnav : Khushi!!! Is it needed to wear this Kurta? You know na I am not at all comfortable with the pants...

Khushi: Arnavji... We are at home only na... It is just a matter of few hours na, Arnavji... Please wear it na...

Arnav looked at his wife who shows a cute puppy face to him with a cute pout... How can he say no to this baby girl... His girl...

Arnav took the kurta and stepped inside the dressing room to change...

After some time both of them walked down the stairs to see the guests...

Nk: Nannav, you look soo good in this Kurta...

Arnav : Talk low, NK... If your bhabhi hears it na she will ask me to wear it again...

NK: Haha... You are scared of Khushi... Wow... It's news...

Arnav: I am not scared NK... But I can never say no to her...

NK: I know that... I am so happy that you solved Khushi's insecurities and worries...

Arnav: Thank you so much for standing by her when she needed support...

NK: You can always count on me, Nannav...

By this time, Khushi walked towards them...

Khushi: Nanhe... You look handsome in this kurta...

NK: Thank you Bhabhi... But you chose the best kurta for your hubby...

Khushi : Awww... What to do Nanhe... Everything suits him perfectly...

NK : Ohhhh.. He teased them...

Nani called everyone to go to the terrace as Moon is visible...

Arnav and Khushi went to their private heaven, their poolside to break the fast...

Arnav fed water and Jalebi and broke Khushi's fast...

Arnav: Rituals are completed na... Come... Let's have food...

Khushi: Are you hungry, Arnavji?

Arnav: Not me but you... I didn't want to say no to you that's why I allowed you to fast... Come let's go down...

Sheetal : Arnav!!!!

Arnav was about to turn but NK came in between and smirked at Sheetal... Sheetal was forced to see NK through the net...

Khushi: Why did you call Arnavji, Sheetal?

Sheetal: I was thinking of something about our college days and called him...

NK : Now you forgot it na, Sheetal... He asked sarcastically..

Sheetal: Yes... I forgot, NK..

Khushi: Add Bhrami in your diet, Sheetal... It will help...

Arnav chuckled hearing it...

Sheetal huffed and walked away from there as her plan to increase Khushi's insecurities failed... Khushi shows thumps up to NK and both of them shared a naughty smile...

Later Arnav, Khushi and NK walked down the stairs...

"Khushi Darling"

They heard a screeching voice from the entrance and everyone stood startled hearing the voice...

Khushi turned and found her best friend Monica, who was the Miss World, previous year running towards her...

Arnav: Came my enemy... She will take my Khushi away from me now...

Khushi laughed at Arnav's comment and smiled at her crazy friend and took her in an embrace...

Monica: I am so sorry Darling that I am late...I had a shoot...

Khushi: No problem Mona... I know na you are busy... I am so happy that you came...

Monica: How can I not come when my best friend invited me?

Khushi: Come... Let's have food... Only desi today... No salads...

Monica: Yes darling... Even I am craving for desi food.....
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Both of them walked towards the table with their food and started eating... By this time Sheetal and Anjali walked towards them...

Anjali: Can we also join you, Khushi?

Monica gave a knowing look at Khushi...

Khushi: Yeah, di come...

Sheetal and Anjali sat there and smirked at each other...

Sheetal: Miss Monica, I wonder!! How come you are friends with a middle-class girl?

Monica fisted her palm to control her anger...

Monica: I am not your friend, Miss Sheetal... She smirked at Sheetal...

Sheetal understood the underlying meaning of that comment...

Sheetal: I am talking about Khushi, Monica... You are a sophisticated lady, from a very rich family. How come you are her friend?

Monica: I guess ASR is one of the richest men in Asia. So Khushi is richer than I am. And I make friends according to people's character only. That's why my darling Khushi is my bestie and you are no one.

Sheetal felt insulted...

Anjali: Monaji, Sheetal was astonished to know that you are Khushiji's friend.

Monica: Anjaliji!!! You can call me Monica. Only my dear ones call me Mona. ( Turning to Sheetal) What is there to be astonished, Sheetal? According to you, people of the same class only should become friends na. That's why I and Khushi are friends. Khushi is Mrs ASR. So we are equal... equal... Monica looked at Khushi and winked at her.

Khushi: If that's the case Sheetal should be having friends who are beggars, Mona. Don't you know she is just like them? No relatives... No house to live... She even got the job in AR in my mercy only.

Mona laughed at that statement and Sheetal fumed hearing it...

Sheetal: How dare you, Khushi... How dare you insult me?

Anjali: Khushiji, Is this the way to treat your guest?

Khushi: Sheetal is not my guest di, but yours. I know how to treat guests, Di. That's why till now she is at my house. Saying this she got up and walked away to get dessert for them.

Monica: Sheetal mind your language when you talk about Khushi...

Sheetal: I am not scared of that down market girl... See her dressing...

Monica: Dare you to talk nonsense about my friend. You won't like the consequences, Sheetal. Khushi will bear you but not me... She spitted fire from her eyes.

Sheetal shivered, hearing her... She knows how much influences Monica has.

Monica: Have you even seen yourself on Mirror, Sheetal? Wearing short revealing dresses everywhere doesn't make you modern, woman... It makes you look like a slut only... Even I wear short dresses but for events or shoots only... At home functions, I don't wear short revealing dresses like yours... It's coz I was raised properly with values... Haven't your parents taught you those values? This house is full of males and you are dressed like a slut... You are a mother of a seven-year child na. I don't understand how Naniji is tolerating you here...

By this time Khushi came back with the dessert.

Sheetal felt like she got a slap from Monica... She looked up to see NK smirking at her and Arnav looking at Khushi... Sheetal was sure that Arnav heard Monica...

Monica: Hey Arneee... How are you?

Arnav: Don't call me that, Mona... He groaned...

Khushi chuckled at her friend and her husband who never fails to fight when they meet... Of course for her...

Monica: Come on Arnav... You are my bestie's husband... So you are my friend too...

Arnav: That's ok... By the way, did my manager contacted you? We like to have you as the showstopper in our International show... Can you do that honour? Aman will contact you and you can put forward your demands to him...

Monica: This Arnav bhi na... Why do you need to ask? You should have told my darling rather than asking your manager to contact me... I just need the dates, so that I can reschedule my programs accordingly... Tell your manager to just send me the date and details, that's enough...

Sheetal: Without proper bargaining for the pay you accepted AR's deal, Monica?

Monica: This is not a deal for me, Miss Kapoor... AR is dear to me as it belongs to my Khushi... So working for my friend's company gives me happiness... So for that satisfaction only I agreed to work for AR... But Arnav I have a demand for that...

Arnav: Yeah, tell me...

Monica: You have to bring Khushi for the show...

Arnav laughs: Of course, she will come...

Anjali fumed hearing it... Arnav never takes her for any of his shows and now he promised Monica that he will take Khushi for the show... She has to do something with this Khushi before her Chotte slips from her hand. Her vile mind started constructing a plan inside her head...

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One more Chapter to go...

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