I have forgot to post this story long back and this was saved in drafts.

Every character in this story is same only difference is Payal and Kushi are not sisters here.
Kushi and Arjun are siblings.
Kushi is 21 years old running her boutique successfully,while Arjun is ETF officer.Asr is more stubborn and is 32 years old.

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Shantivan

Nani was fuming seeing her grandson's stubbornness for marriage. She couldn't understand what is the problem with the girl she arranged.

Nani was one of the person who is more into traditions rather then modernity and ASR is more into modernisation and aesthist. For him marriage and love are punishable crime. Akash was already married to simple plane jane Payal. Payal though was married into rich family but her steps restricted only to kitchen and if she argues there will be unbeatable taunts from her sasuma Manorama and her hubby never raise a voice in front of his Mom. So basically her life was over.

The house was ruled by the Raizada's glass doll Anjali who was married to Shyam,but she never gives a sign of leaving RM and living in her husband's place. So she basically rules on the people with her emotional blackmail and crocodile tears.

Today Nani has decided that,she will arrange marriage for her elder grandson.

She called the bride's family too. In her eyes the girl was perfect for her grandson. All were ready and the bride's family also came to RM on Nani's request.

Nani: Namastey Mr &Mrs.Kapoor

Mr&MrsKapoor: Namastey maaji. How are you?

Mr.Kapoor: She is our daughter Meera.

He said signalling Meera to take blessings which she obliged by touching Nani' s feet.

Nani: Kush raho beta.

Nani introduced her family and took care of formalities,after exchanging the plesantaries they all settled down.

That is when they saw the mighty ASR was entering cursing someone badly. The house was shaking with his loud voice.

He was raising his voice to octave but suddenly seeing guests he stopped.

Asr: Aman I'll call you back.

Asr said ending his call while Aman took a breath finally after Asr' s infinite orders.

Asr: What is going on here.

Nani came forward and asked him to sit beside her but who she is she asking because ASR never followed orders

Asr: Nani I asked what is going on.

His tone was dead. All were scared hearing his voice but still gaining courage Nani said

Nani: Chotey this is Mr&Mrs.Kapoor and there daughter Meera Kapoor.

Asr: So.

He said carelessly Nani was enraged hearing his careless tone.

Nani: So, we have gather here to fix alliance between you both

Asr: What?

He was shocked but his anger raised to peaks.

Asr: OUT..GET OUT OF HERE.

All were scared and scurried from there Kapoor's felt embarrassed because of his behaviour.

But before they leave

Mr.Kapoor: Naniji if at all you want us to be insulted like this, why did you invite us. We are not deprived of good boys for my daughter but still as you are elder to us we accepted your invitation and you welcomed us nicely welcome.

He said sarcastically.
Giving an earfull to Nani he left the place.

Asr went to his room followed by an angry Nani.

Nani: Chotey what is all this?

Asr: What Nani. It's my wish to get married or to be single,why are you forcing me to get married.

He asked getting annoyed.

Nani: I don't know anything Chotey but today you need to tell me the reason why you don't want to marry.

Asr was about to say something but stopped when he saw Nani giving glares

Nani: And don't say all the shit that you don't believe in love and marriage because if you don't give a proper reason I swear on your dead Nana I'll make you marry you wMeera.

Arnav rolled his eyes hearing her cheesy oath that to on his dead Nana.

Nani:Answer Chotey.

Seeing her stubbornness,he know that she is utter serious and will do as she said.So,he finally blurt out the truth.

ASR:Because I'm already married and father of 6 months old baby.

Nani:I said no lies Chotey.

she said in a bored tone.

ASR:What the. I'm not lying Nani.I'm married a year back to my love Kushi Rawathey.

Saying this he fetch the phone which he throwed on bed.Nani felt someone just pulled the ground beneath.

Nani:What?

she shouted

Asr almost jumped hearing her shout.

Asr:Yes Nani! I'm married and father of a baby girl Arnika Arnav Singh Raizada.

Nani:Then why did you hide from us Chotey. Did you thought that I'll not agree if you bought her house.

She said with slight tears in her eyes. Seeing her tear face, Asr came forward and made her sit on his bed and he kneel down in front of her. Taking her hands in his.

Asr: It's not like that Nani some one is out there who is trying to harm me for our money and Kushi and Ani' s life is will also be in danger so I had to hide there identity.He said softly

Nani:Phir be Chotey you could have told us.
She complained like a little kid.

Asr:Nani it's not that I have a problem but the condition made us to do this.

Asr said in tired tone.

Nani: I dunno anything I want to meet my Bahu and poti so bring them home.

Asr: But Nani!

Nani: No it's and but's. I want my bahu in this house in an hour.

Asr has no choice but rather then to agree.

Asr: Nani before she come to this house.I want to say something about her.She is independent girl,Modern yet traditional. She respects elders and bows to them but if the same person do anything wrong she will make sure the person regrets.She doesn't like if someone rule on her and also doesn't like some sit lazy.

Nani was hearing and admiring the girl who have such qualities.She just want to see her.She nodeed yes with excitement.

Asr called Arjun asked him to come to Shantivan with his crazy wife and daughter

Asr: Turning towards Nani. I called they will be in an hour.

Nani jumped like a little kid with happiness of seeing her daughter-in-law and great grand daughter.

Nani: Acha now I need to hurry my elder dil and poti are coming.

She ran from there almost not at all hearing Asr voice urging her to slow down.

Asr smiled seeing his silly Nani running around like a little kid who got a toffee after a long wait. He took his casuals and moved to his washroom Standing in the shower his memory went down 3 years back when he first time saw her.

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Before 3 years...

Asr was hell tired with continuous meetings. He just want to go to his penthouse and relax there like there is no tomorrow. Bit before he need to feed his angry stomach which was growling angrily for food.

He was on way to Delhi,so there were no five star hotels and reluctantly he went to a somewhat hygiene daba in his eyes. Before he can order his eyes blured and soon darkness took over in front of his eyes.

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After 15 min.

Asr opened his eyes.He was shocked when he saw a group of people were surrounded and he was in someone's lap. He was startled and got up only to fall back due to weakness.

Girl: Hey you alright.

She said holding him.Asr turned sideways only to be mesmarise seeing a beautiful girl, with a worried face. He was so lost that he didn't hear anything she said. He felt some shake on his shoulder.

Asr: I'm alright and thanks for your help.

Girl: It's ok.

They both were silent for a while till a waiter came to them to place for there order.

Girl: Bhai sahab ek plate aloo parata makan markey with curd and spicy chutney,palak paneer and lassi.

Asr was amused seeing her order.He saw most of the girls shy away eating more and prefer bland salads in conscious of diet.but here this chit of a girl was eating like there is no tomorrow. Sensing someone stare on her.

she looked at him and raised her eyebrow in questioning.

Girl: Kya kisi ladiki ko kabhi kathey nahi deka kya.

Asr: Kathey huvey deka lekin itna nahi.

Girl: What do you mean that I eat more. Today's girls in name of diet they all eat leaves and bland food.

She said like she will vomit if she eat such food.

Asr laughed seeing her cute face scrunching in disgust.

Girl: So

Asr: What with so.

Girl: I'm Kushi Rawathey.

Asr: Oh and I'm Arnav Singh Raizada.

They introduced themselves shaking there hands.

Kushi: OMG you are the ASR of AR.You know I'm huge fan of your collections.

Asr smiled hearing her complement.

ASR: So my huge fan what are you doing here.

Kushi: Don't ask. I'm embarrassed pretty much.

She said hiding her face in between her palm.

Asr: Acha now I really want to know.

Kushi: Arnav please.

She said pouting her lips and Asr could not ask her further seeing her like that. Soon there orders were placed and they whole-heartedly had there dinner with Kushi's lots of talking.He got to know her completely.

Asr: Kushi chalo I'll leave you in Delhi.

Kushi: No no Arnav I'll manage.

She said not wanting to burden him. But Asr never takes no for his orders.

Asr: Shut up and get into the car. And she reluctantly agreed. She trusted him as a friend. She went to bring her bag from the corner of the stall leaving her phone.

Her phone started ringing and ASR seeing as it's continuously ringing he answered the call.

Caller: Kushi you idiot where the hell are you,You said you will reach till 6 and it's already 9 and please don't tell.me you missed the damn bus.

The caller was enraged not getting any reply. Asr was about to answer but that didn't happen as Kushi grabbed the phone immediately.

Kushi: Buba I'm really sorry I missed the bus and I'm on Delhi highway. I'll reach there in a while my friend is with me. Kushi calmed her brother who was worried for his crazy Sis who failed to inform her delay.

Kushi turned back to see Asr was smirking at her.

Kusi: What?

she asked innocently.

Asr: So you have a habit of missing the bus whenever you travel.

Kushi's cheeks turned red because of embarrassment and cursed her brother for blurting out the truth. Kushi slapping his shoulder playfully

Arnav: What the!

Kushi: Shut your what the and leave me at my house suna nahi bhai neh joh kaha.

Arnav: Haan suna but you said your were going to be dropped by some friend. He said raising his eyebrow.

Kushi: And Mr. you are my friend.

She said hugging and hitting her forehead with his.

Asr: Ouch!

He rubbed his forehead faking hurt.

Kushi: Ab drama bandh karo and chaalo.

Asr: Yes mam.

He said saluting her. To which she laughed,taking his hands she dragged him to car.

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AFTER AN HOUR:

Both had no idea how the time passed away,though Asr was silent most of the time,he felt he was belonged and loved by someone.When they reached Kushi's house both felt that there hearts were weeping but they ignored naming as they both are gonna miss each other as friends.

Both exchanged there numbers.Before leaving Kushi hugged and kissed Asr on his cheeks, feeling unknown happiness in there hearts .

After that Asr and Kushi has started meeting each other secretly.They have there lunch and dinner together. Asr used to go to her boutique sometimes or she used to come to his penthouse. Arjun got to know about them when he accidentally discovered during addotional security for Asr's fashion show.He was angry at Kushi for not telling but after a lot of pacifying done by Kushi he agreed not before warning Asr.

There love started blooming but both were to adamant to acknowledge.One day as usual Kushi was going to college some drunken driver hit her.

Asr and Arjun collapsed hearing the news,she was at verge of death.Aman never saw Asr crying for anyone.He also noticed changes in Asr,he was leaving office early and was smiling more,his anger was at bay too much to everyone's relief.

When the doctor said that there is a chance for saving Kushi though its 50-50 Arjun was afraid and not able to sign the documents that day he took the step,he married Kushi filling her mang with his blood and signing the paper as her husband.

After what felt eternity the doctors came out with the happy news that she was perfectly alright.He thanked every person hugged Arjun giving his support for there life (Kushi). When Doctors permitted to see her they both rushed to her and hugged,cried and scolded her badly. Kushi thanked her DM for thousand times for sending such friend(husband) and brother. When she heard how Asr married her,she felt her heart will burst with happiness. Asr agreed for a simple marriage in temple infront of his and her family members but there was sudden threats coming in his way,so to preserve Kushi's happiness he married her in the absence of his family. When Kushi was 19 and he was 30,they understood there feelings to be love and proposed each other. They spent there one month honeymoon in beautiful landscape of Polynesia. They were very much happy in there small world.

Arjun married Sana victim in some case. And in the same year Kushi gave the news of pregnancy. Asr was on cloud nine,after 9 months she delivered his little princess,his little cutie pie Arnika.Life was going smoothly till this day. Arnav came out of his thoughts when he heard someone calling him. He got ready quickly and went down.

After 15 minutes he heard horn sound and went out. He saw Kushi getting down slowly clutching his princess who was looking here and there with those big eyes. He went to them he hugged Arjun and then Kushi kissing her forehead, he took his little Angel.

Asr: My little star finally you came to dada.

He said nuzzling his nose who inturn giggled and started babbling in her language complaining how much she missed him. While Arjun,Sana and Kushi smiled seeing there love.

All of them were about to enter the house when Nani stopped and performed each and every ritual when a new bahu enters,he also took her and his baby together as New bride should enter in hubby's arms. Mami and Anjali were shocked,while Payal was excited and Mama,Akash preferred silence.

Nani and Payal were hovering around Arnika who happily went to them.Nani asked Kushi to perform early morning pooja and chula rasam next day which she obliged.Finally they left couples alone with the baby.They entered into his now there room.

Asr:So how is your new sasural.

Kushi: It's fantastic and Payal and Nani were awesome.

Asr: Acha only them and what about me.

He said huskily nuzzling his nose on her neck. A moun escaped from her throat when he squeezed her bossom.

Kushi: Arn..Arnav.

She was so lost in his love they both failed to see angry looking eyes through the window. Asr without wasting any sec throwing her on bed he hovered on her,like a hungry lion who was starving.The room was filled with mouns and groans but the baby slept not disturbing her parents sweet make out.

Next Morning:

As asked by Nani she performed each and every ritual and made a good impression. Her cooking skills were so great that everyone were licking there fingers more and more.All of them gave gifts to her.She sent Asr to office too. She felt angry when Mami shouted on Payal just because she forgot to give her juice.

Kushi: Mamiji are you sure you are a good DIL before naming Payal. She is Bahu of this house and you are making her feel like a servant, from morning, I was seeing that you were degrading Payal by calling names. Yes, she is from middle class but also well educated. She doesn't back answer you that doesn't mean she have no feelings. I'll ask you one thing what was your status before becoming DIL of this house and what were your education qualifications.

Mami was tongue tied unable to answer and Akash was about to answer but was cut off by nani.

Nani: She was servant of this house and she just studied 5 th class and that to failed.

She said sarcastically.

Mami felt embaressed infront of all. Asr who came back from office was smirking and felt much relieved that Payal who was not less then a sis got support.

Kushi: You knew what Payal, you should become independent and if some one try to block your way, then you should become a force so that the blockage should get very hard hit, that it will never come in your way. I think you should divorce Akash and start fresh. Your husband is coward, hiding behind his mother's pallu. He can't even raise a voice when someone insult you.

Akash was very angry when she said such words but was more shocked when he heard Payal's next words.

Payal: You are right jiji i'll start fresh and went from there.

Akash ran after her to control the damage but will he be easily forgiven.Then the answer is no. Both Akash and Mami asked forgiveness and then what? Payal has became a queen and was respected. Payal also joined Kushi to office.

AFTER 3 MONTHS:

Kushi was going to temple when some goons were attacked her car,and by god's grace Arnav got a msg when car was going in wrong direction {GPS alarm}.

He immediately rushed to the spot with Police and few bodyguards and rescued Kushi and on investigation one of the goons blurted out the truth about the owner.Asr never felt betrayed when he heard the name. He went to RM.

ASR: ANJALI ANJALI GET THE HELL DOWN HERE.

He roared at the top of the voice.All came hearing his voice. Asr eyes were red with rage,gritting his teeth he went towards and slapped hard.

All were shocked Payal ran towards Kushi when she saw injuries on her.

ASR: WHY.

Anjali who was glued to the face was now afraid and started shivering.

Nani: Arnav what is going on? Why are you angry at Anjali bitiya

Asr: WHY NANI,YOU ARE ASKING WHY ME THEN LISTEN ME. THE FUCKING THREATS THAT ARE GETTING FOR FEW YEARS IS SENT BY ANJALI, AND TODAY SHE SENT GOONS TO KILL KUSHI.

Nani was stunned by this new revelation. Shyam was ashamed,knowing how much his wife is degraded.

Nani: Why did you do this bitiya? Didn't we gave you what ever you asked.

Anjali giving a cruel laugh.

Anjali: Because I want to rule this house,I want my children to be next heir so I used to send him message's that if he married she will kill his wife and he never took it seriously and married Kushi so today I got chance when I saw her leaving to temple alone and sent goons to kill her.

She was laughing like a maniac when shyam came and gave a tight slap. She was shocked and was about to cup his face but he moved away disgusted. Shyam turning towards Nani.

Shyam: Nani give us permission to leave the house. As I have married her its my responsibility to take care of her whether she was right or wrong.

Nani:But

Shyam: No nani please.

Seeing him pleading Nani accepted.

Anjali: No shyamji I'm not coming to that house,its our house.

Shyam: No more Anjali and I had enough of your adamancy. If you create any more nuisance then i'll divorce you. The choice is your's if you want this house then you will loose me.

Anjali as she loved Shyam more then anything left the house with him. All were relieved with Shyam's step. Kushi and Arnav was in there room. She was hugging him like her life dependent.

Kushi: I thought I'll never see you and Ani again. Thanks for saving me.

She said kissing his lips.

Arnav: I'll never let anything happen to you and our angel Kushi.

Kushi: Will you protect us like this forever.

She asked looking straight in his eyes.

Arnav: I will HAMESHA.

Kushi hugging him back again.

Kushi: Hamesha.

Arnav reciprocating the hug kissing her forehead.

Arnav: Hamesha and forever.

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