ASR: Khushi!
His voice echoed from the speakers.. Her eyes popped out and she looked towards the crowd.. Every guest turned around while a confused Nanaji and Payal looked straight ahead where Arnav was standing holding a mike. Khushi stared into his eyes and he said with a confidence...
ASR: Don't do it! Don't take the ring off Khushi..
A lonely tear fell down her cheek and a smile finally curved on her lips. They both stared at each other completely indifferent to the world staring at them while Payal and Nanaji turned to Khushi in shock. Seeing all this, Nanaji was unable to understand a thing but he surely knew something was going to happen... He was fuming in anger and called out Khushi in an angry tone.
Nanaji: Khushi!
Lost in the love of Arnav, the voice of Nanaji went unheard. "If he calls her once, she'll run happily into his arms without any hesitation", that was what her heart was telling her.. She no more cared about anything.. She broke the eyelock and turned towards Viren.
Khushi: I'm sorry Viren.. I cannot do this!
Viren raised his eyebrows and looked at her angrily
Viren: You ought to be.. Your lover boy almost strangled me the other day.
His sudden words shocked her. The rest of the crowd didn't hear him, but Nanaji and Payal were close enough and they were more confused than before...
Khushi: You.. you knew?
Suddenly his mouth curved up breaking into a wide smile and he winked naughtily...
She wiped her tear and smiled. As she turned away ignoring both Payal and Nanaji, she was stepping away when someone held her wrist. She didn't have to see who it was. Obviously the one who cannot accept defeat again.. She turned and bored into the fuming eyes of Nanaji. Nanaji looked around him well conscious of the surroundings. He controlled his anger and tried to appear as normal as he could. He turned his eyes towards Arnav who smirked at him arrogantly.
Nanaji: Mr Raizada, koi problem hai? (Mr Raizada, any problem?)
ASR: Haan!... Yeh sagaii nahin hosakta!(Yes!...This engagement cannot happen!)
All looked at him in confusion while Khushi was impressed by his guts. Nanaji was fuming and Khushi's heart was jumping in joy. Confidence took over the fear on her face and she finally breathed in peace.
Nanaji: Aur kya mein poochsakta hai kyun nahin hosakta yeh sagai? (And can I ask why?)
He let a sarcastic laugh and said...
ASR: Are aaj khushi ki sagai kaise hosakta hai, uski sagai to ho chuki hai!... Mere Saath!(how can Khushi get engage today when she is already engaged!... With Me!)
The confession of Arnav shocked more than one. The people around began murmuring among themselves and Khushi gulped her breath as she looked at Payal shocked face worriedly. Khushi held her wrist which forced her to look into Khushi's eyes. She slowly nodded in affirmation to her babhi. Nanaji was shocked and furious.. He never expected such bomb! This was humiliating... And he was so not ready to let this happen... He forgot about the guests and rushed down the stage barking angrily at Arnav.
Nanaji: Yeh kya bakwaas hai.. tumhara dimaag karab ho kya? (What is this nonsense.. have you lost it?)
Arnav handed the mike to Lavanya who was standing by his side and walked tall towards Nanaji. He looked into his eyes without a blink and any fear. Arnav appeared calm but inside he was as angry as Nanaji. He still had the flashes of Khushi talking about her past. What happened to Khushi's mother, he'll make sure that this will never happen to anyone again.. at least not to the people of this house.. either his Khushi, Payal babhi, or Anu.. this was his family now. He reached near Nanaji and stood in front of him confidently.
ASR: Bakwaas nahin sachaiii hai.. Mein aur Khushi ek dhoosre se pyar karti hai.. London se! Aur kar raat hamari sagaaii ho chuki hai.. Na-na-ji! (Not nonsense.. Khushi and I we both love each other.. from London! And we got engaged yesterday night.. Na-na-ji!)
Payal's eyes welled up.. She looked towards Khushi feeling guilty. Khushi was not only her sister in law, but her sister and also her daughter.. How couldn't she see that her princess was unhappy with all this.. and why did she agree to this. But the answer was crystal clear.. For her! If Khushi cared about anyone's happiness in this house, it was only Payal and Anu. She closed her eyes and thanked her god for stopping this engagement on time when suddenly Nanaji took everyone by shock in his anger as he grabbed Arnav's collar. And he said in a low voice so as to avoid all ears..
Nanaji: Tum yeh soch bhi nahin sakta ke mein kya karsakta.. dafa ho jayo yahaan se iss se pehle ke tum pachtao! (You cannot even think what I can do.. just get lost from here before you regret it!)
Arnav let a sarcastic laugh and forcefully stepped back from his grip. He smirked and said loudly but in a cool voice..
ASR: Unbelievable! You still think.. ke jo aap chaate wohi hoga (that what you want will happen).. tss tss.. Wake up Nanaji, waqt aage ho chukka.. Bahut kuch badal gaya.. Na mujhe apke damkiyon se dar hai aur na Khushi apki beti hai! Khushi bahut zyada strong hai.. (Time has gone ahead.. lots have changed.. I'm not scared of your threats and Khushi is not your daughter! Khushi is way much stronger..)
Nanaji was shocked at what Arnav just said.. How the hell does he know about his daughter? As he looked at Khushi, it reminded him of that day.. The day his daughter died and Khushi standing behind the door listening to his conversation. He was fuming and now he was repenting that he took it lightly.. Arnav turned his eyes towards his lady love and extended his hand to her. Khushi smiled and looked to her Babhi.
Khushi: Babhi woh...
Payal: Nahin Khushi.. Aaj nahin... tum wohi karo jo tumhara dil kehraha hai.. (No Khush.. Not today... you'll do what your heart is telling you..)
Khushi crashed into her arms happily. As they broke their hug, Payal kissed her forehead and Khushi turned away. She held her lengha and rushed down the stage. As she approached Arnav, she placed her hand in his and they both looked at Nanaji.
ASR: To aab nanaji, (So now nanaji) what are you going to do? Kya apke paas koi plan hai kya? Aap plan ke bare mein soche aur (Do you have any plan? You think about the plan and) meantime I'll take my plan into action. Aur don't worry.. yeh sab tayari, (all these arrangements) decorations, guests,.. I won't let it go waste! Afterall we are family!
Apart from Lavanya and Viren, everyone was confused. Khushi loved this side of him but she was as much confused when suddenly... In the center of the hall, all eyes stuck onto them, Arnav bent onto his knees looking straight into her eyes.. Her heart skipped a beat as he kissed her knuckles. The tears threatening to fall, she felt restless waiting for his next words while Arnav smirked at her impatience.
ASR: Khushi Kumari Gupta.. Yesterday I made you wear this ring without asking you if you were willing to take this relationship ahead... How dumb of me, isn't it?
He chuckled at his own words while khushi smiled.
ASR: But today, I want to ask you officially in front of everyone.. Kya tum mujhse Shaadi Karogi, aaj, abhi, isi waqt? (Will you marry me, today, now, at this moment?)
Khushi was unable to control her tears anymore while Nanaji's eyes popped out in shock. Oldies among the guests were disgusted at such boldness of the two lovers while the youngsters especially the young girls were awed at the scene.
Khushi: Haan!(Yes!)
Both were lost in their world and completely forgot Nanaji by their side. Viren had his arms around Payal and they both stared at the couple with tears in their eyes. They were so happy for their princess. Khushi laid a hand on his shoulders forcing him to stand in front of her as she said in between her sobs.
Khushi: Haan mein tumse shaadi karogi.. Aaj koi darr nahin.. Sirf tum aur main.. (Yes I will marry you.. Today no fear.. Only you and me..)
And she jumped to his neck. Their bodies crashed into each other.. She didn't care about the world around.. and the shocked guests. She felt no embarrassment.. She could stay for hours.. Arnav passed his arms around her bare waist. Nanaji lowered his eyes as he felt mortified. They broke their hug and looked at each other happily. Suddenly the trance broke when Nanaji pulled her angrily from Arnav. Nanaji still couldn't believe it.. All these years of respect and pride in the society.. how could he let it crushed in just a moment? He didn't spare his own daughter for this! And he whispered..
Nanaji: Yeh kya tamasha hai khushi... yeh bakwaas ban kar do.. (What is this drama khushi... stop all this nonsense..)
Khushi was irritated now.. and she had enough of this nanaji drama.. She forcefully pulled her arms from Nanaji and yelled angrily..
Khushi: Enough!
Nanaji was shell-shocked. Khushi has always been difficult since a kid but she never raised her tone when she talked to him. But there was more.. She had enough.. She suffered enough.. and she had to lashed it out.
Khushi: I hate you Mr Baajpaye... I- hate - you.. I wished ke meri mama apko yeh kehpati.. Apko to baap kehne ke layak hi nahi hain.. Apne uski zindagi barbaad ki hain.. Aur aab meri bhi zindagi? Kabhi nahin! Aap sirf ek matlabi insaan hai jo kisi ka bara nahin karsakta.. (I wished that my mother could say this to you. You are not deserved to be called a father.. You ruined her life.. and now my life also? Never! You are only a selfish person who cannot do any good for anyone..) Disgusting!
Nanaji was furious and yelled as he raised his hand to slap Khushi.
Nanaji: Khushi!!
All were shocked. Khushi was scared and turned her face in fear. She crashed into Arnav's chest who stepped forward to protect Khushi. Khushi gripped to Arnav's clothes while Nanaji stayed rooted on the spot. Nanaji pierced into the eyes of the angry man who was holding his hand. The guests confused, Payal shocked, Viren smirked and Khushi froze as she turned and saw who stopped Nanaji from slapping her while the cute Anu standing not too far winked at Arnav victoriously.
To Be Continued..
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