Mine To Be # 2

Shantivan, New Delhi, India - around 6:30 a.m;

Sun was sneaking in its first rays through the cracks between the curtains on the poolside. Khushi lazily opened her eyes. A smile automatically came to her lips recalling today she going to her Arnavji. Last two days passed like blur in shopping and packing her luggage. 

 

Khushi kissed Arnav's photo " I'm coming to you Arnavji hoping that you'll believe me "

She put the photo on the bedside table; to the bathroom to get ready for the day.

By the time Khushi reached downstairs ,everybody were present in mandir for the Pooja. Payal saw Khushi and smiled at her. Khushi also smiled back and stood near her. After puja both sisters went to kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Everyone gathered around the dining table. Payal and Khushi got the dishes and placed it on the table; started serving food every one. Everyone had their fingers licking having breakfast.

Mami " Hello Hi Bye Bye! What iz the reason for so yummy food today? Any special reason? "

Anjali " Mami! Khushiji going to Chote today. So this special breakfast her treat " smiling at Khushi " Hai na Khushiji " making Khushi blush while all laughing but Shyam getting angry

Hours later It's the fifth time Khushi checking herself in the mirror. She was dressed in black waterfall collar sequin blazer paired up with white lace cami top and black leather pant along with white toe block heel booties. She tied her hair in messy ponytail and in makeup she used just her pink lip-gloss.

Anjali entered " Khushiji, you're looking so beautiful? " chirping " Hope you have not packed your saris or anarkalis with you? " with narrowed eyes

Khushi " Di, you didn't let me. " pouting

Anjali " I had to " giggling " Come on Khushiji, you're gonna have some alone time with Chote. Make use of it! "

Khushi " Di, I'm feeling nervous " meekly " What if Arnavji gets angry? " worriedly

Anjali shook her head in denial " Khushiji, why will Chote get angry? He'll be really happy to see you " cupping Khushi's cheek" You miss him right? "

Khushi " A lot... "

Anjali smiled " Then stop overburdening your brain. I'm sure you both will spend a memorable time in London. Make me Bua soon "

Khushi " Di " blushing

Anjali " What Di? I want junior Chote or junior Khushi. If you both can give them in one time, I won't mind " giggling

Khushi " Di " blushing

Anjali " Okay " giggling " it's already 12. You must leave now. You have to reach airport in an hour "

She along with Anjali went to downstairs while Hari Prakash took her luggage to car. Khushi took blessing from Nani, Mama and Mami; hugged Anjali and Payal; then left for airport with Akash.

Khushi had been now sitting on a plush armchair near a window at the First Class lounge of the flight. She was scared. It was her first time in a plane. That too alone. She closed her eyes to calm down her nerves. She wished the flight were already over and she was in the safety of her husband's arms.

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Cosmo World, London – around 9pm;

Arnav was now in one of his famous nightclubs in London. He traced my finger along the rim of the glass of whiskey he holding while looking at the dance floor. There were beautiful and sexy ladies that were dancing wildly and seductively without a care in the world with the music but my mind wasn't there; it was filled with Khushi's thought.

 

A sultry voice of a woman pulled Arnav out of his reverie " HI, handsome! Need some company? "

Arnav saw a lady in black open back and front mini dress came to him. She reached for his shirt collar and pretended to be fixing it while biting her lower lip seductively. She's sexy and attractive alright. If he was old Arnav Singh Raizada, he would probably have fucked her brain out right here without second thought but now things have changed. He has an attractive lady's company but now also he thinking about Khushi likes a love sick fool.

Arnav " Get out of my face " harshly

The lady rolled her eyes and left while Arnav continued his drinking.

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Heathrow Airport, London – around 10pm;

It's been thirty minutes since she has arrived London after ten hours long flight. She was done with her arrival procedure and now patiently waiting for her luggage. After few minutes she caught the sight of her luggage and rushed to pick them up. After collecting her luggage she made her way towards the exit. She passed through a number of security checks; then made her way towards the arrival area. She saw Aman already present there. 

 

Aman " Come with me Bhabi " taking luggage escorted Khushi to the car

He made sure that she sat well inside the car and started to drive. Khushi had no interst to enjoy the sights of this new city. Her apprehension grew with every passing second, every moment that brought her closer to her Arnavji. In a span of time that simultaneously felt like years to her.

Aman " Bhabi, can I say something? "

Khushi " Ji "

Aman " Bhabi,I know something is definitely wrong with you and ASR. I won't probe into your personal matter " sighing " You know ASR not only my Boss but also my best friend, Bhabi. I know ASR can really harsh and rude in anger. He is very much good in business but a complete fool in the matters of the heart. I'm requesting you Bhabi never give up on him. He'll break. He wants you beside him "

Khushi " Don't worry Amanji I'll make everything right between us " smiling

After an hour of long journey the car came to halt in front of big black gates with two armed guards on the each side of gates. Guards upon seeing Aman quickly opened the black gates and car entered the premises of Raizada Mansion. The car drove on the long pathway. Aman slowed down as the came to parking area. They both came out the car. Khushi gasped seeing the enormous gigantic glass mansion before her. It was freaking five times bigger than Shantivan.

They strode up the pavement and Aman rang the bell. A butler with name badged Thomas opened the door. 

Aman " Bhabi, he is Mr. Thomas " looking at Thomas " Thomas, She is Mrs. ASR. ASR is back ? "

Thomas " No Sir "

Aman " Take care of her until ASR back " looking at Khushi " Bhabi, I'm taking your leave. Bye bhabi " left

Thomas " Maam. This way "

The bulter took Khushi's luggage and went to the golden elevator. Khushi went inside elevator behind him. At 12th floor, the elevator doors opened revealing the large foyer. They both went to left side and came to a halt in front of a door. The door opened revealing the master bedroom, Arnav's bedroom. 

Thomas " Maam, I'm sending Myrah, the Housekeeper, to unpack your luggage "

Khushi " No need.I will do " thinking about the possibilities of her returning back from the very next flight

Thomas smiled " Have a good night, Maam " left

Mine To Be # 1

Raizada Mansion, Belgravia, London - around 1 a.m;

Arnav Singh Raizada was standing near the full length glass window sipping wine slowly, slowly while gazing at the moon. He closed his eyes and saw her gorgeous face with beautiful smile. He smiled painfully thinking how Khushi's memories troubling him even though him being thousands miles away from her. He had been missing her terribly since the time he had landed here. Not that his cold heart would accept it. He badly wanted to see her. He felt he is losing his marbles. Since the time he has been here, he hadn't been at peace at all. It should be felt wrong to think of the woman who wanted to tear apart his sister's marriage but he was feeling right. His mind wouldn't stop replaying every moment he'd shared with Khushi. Leaving her at the airport had been torturous; her tears and pleas had nearly undone his resolve. It had taken all of his willpower to stop himself from going back to her.

He had desperately wanted to believe her when she had claimed her fiancé had been his brother-in-law Shyam and betrayed her family by never telling he was married. But Arnav couldn't forget Khushi had urged Shyam to leave Anjali and Shyam had claimed the only thing that stood in their way was Di. Then Khushi's words at the airport had astounded him. Her desperate admission of proving herself innocent only seemed important because it was him and that if he left thinking she was guilty then she might stop breathing. He really didn't know what to believe and how to reconcile his love for his sister with his love for Khushi.

Just like last two days he picked up his phone for the umpteenth time to make a call to her. Just as he was about to connect the call, he stopped just like always.

Arnav " No Arnav why will you call her? If she cares, she would have call you? "

He threw his phone on the bed in anger and released an anguished growl.

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Shantivan, New Delhi, India - around 6:30 a.m;

Khushi opened her eyes, it was already morning. Sun was up in the sky, birds were chirping. She had spent whole night just in his thoughts and slept in early of the dawn clutching Arnav's photo frame close to her heart. She kissed his photo and put it on the bedside table; to the bathroom to get ready for the day.

By the time Khushi reached downstairs,everybody were present in mandir for the Pooja. Payal saw Khushi and smiled at her. Khushi also smiled back and stood near her. After puja both sisters went to kitchen to prepare breakfast.

Everyone gathered around the dining table. Payal and Khushi got the dishes and placed it on the table; started serving food every one. Nani and Anjali noticed Khushi pale and torn out.

Nani " Khushi Bitiya, I think this kheer a bit different "

Khushi " Voh Arnavji can't eat sugar so i made sugar free... " stopped realizing what she said

Painful memories of her separation from Arnav rushed back to Khushi's mind when he pulled his hand out of hers, intense pain in his eyes and then he left without looking back at her. Her eyes welled up; she ran into her room and cried her heart out.

Anjali and Nani came inside and sighed seeing Khushi crying.

Anjali wiped off Khushi's tears gently " Khushiji, your eyes will be hurt with this much crying "

Khushi "Di, I am missing Arnavji. No more can I make out what is real and what is my imagination. I feel so lost without Arnavji " tears started trickling down her cheeks

Anjali cupped Khushi cheek " Khushiji my Chote is very lucky that He got such a wonderful person as his wife " kissed her forehead " Now you're not going to miss him " took out a white envelope " This will take you to Chote, where your happiness lies "

Khushi confused " Matlab ? "

Nani " Matlab Khushi Bitiya, this is your London ticket. You are going to Chote" making Khushi smile

Anjali " Khushiji, you're missing Chote very much. You will be happy after seeing him. I didn't inform Chote. I have informed Amanji and he'll do all the arrangements there. It will be a great surprise for Chote " kissed her forehead

Khushi " Par Di, passport aur visa ? "

Anjali " Everything is arranged Khushiji. Mrs.Arnav singh Raizada hone ka Yeh toh fyada hein " giggled " Khushiji, your flight is day after tomorrow "

Khushi took tickets from Anjali. Her heart was jumping with joy at the thought she is going to meet her Arnavji. She vowed herself this time she would mend all the misunderstanding and distance between them.

Anjali " Khushiji, get ready. We're going for shopping? "

Khushi " Shopping? " confused

Anjali " You're going to London. So shopping toh banti ha "

Khushi " What needs for shopping Di? I have enough "

Anjali " Khushiji, I don't want any excuse. Just get ready "