After the shock Arnav got from Nani & Anjali Di before he left for office, Arnav was immersed in deep thoughts now. Were they talking about Khushi or Lavanya? This was the question that was bugging him every single second after he came to the office. He knew Lavanya was not the typical wife type. There was only about five percent chance of Lavanya being the choice for Akash. As for Khushi, she would be the ideal wife and bahu. But he didn't like this idea. As of right now, he was not in good terms with Khushi, but the idea of her being proposed for his bhai didn't really help him at the moment. He didn't know what to do? So he thought of letting things happen in it's own accord.
"Sir", Aman knocked in the cabin and came inside.
"Yeah Aman, what is it?", Arnav asked, coming back from his deep thoughts.
"You have to attend that meeting. Did you forget?", Aman asked in surprise, as his boss never forgets anything with regards to his job.
"Oh yeah, I'm leaving right away. Take care of the things here. If there is an emergency, call me", said Arnav, giving instructions to Aman. He didn't know how he could forget something important like this. "Damn, that girl have made me a fool", Arnav told himself.
Mr.and Mrs. Gupta were thrilled the day before, when they got a call saying that the top business family of India, was ready to bring a proposal for their daughter. Yes, the proposal was for Lavanya. So the proud parents were all busy in cleaning the house and making all the arrangements necessary to impress the Raizada's. They checked the time every single second, as they were so impatient. After all, this was a golden opportunity and they didn't want it to slip from their hands so easily. In her room, Lavanya was getting ready to present herself for the Raizada's, and she was feeling over the moon.
"OMG, finally I won't have to worry about Arnav. I never did imagine things would be so easy. I mean, seems like even god doesn't like Arnav-Khushi duo", Lavanya was hyperventilating with joy. But the only thing she didn't know was that she was about to be proposed to Arnav's cousin brother. That's right. Yesterday as soon as her parents gave the news, she ran upstairs as she couldn't believe her ears. She was all excited and unfortunately her mind missed to ask the most important question. That is, "To whom am I proposed to?". Well, it was fair that she missed to ask the question, as there was only one eligible bachelor in the Raizada house now. Lavanya was draped in a teal blue saree (http://www.mysareestore.com/images/mss-14089.jpg), which brought out her beauty more sharply. Her hair was left open and she looked gorgeous. Lavanya was now waiting for her parents call, so that she could rush downstairs.
Nani and Dadi had arrived at Gupta house and they were pleased with the way they were welcomed, although they felt that it was a little overdone. The decorations and food seemed to be a little too much. But they felt that Gupta family was nice. Although they were modern, they seemed to value the traditional ideas as well. Therefore Nani knew the families would get along, so she wanted to see the girl now. Mrs.Gupta went upstairs to bring Lavanya to meet her future-in-laws. After some minutes, Nani's eyes stopped at the figure that was slowly coming down. Her eyes didn't show any sign of fear or nervousness like any normal girl would have shown, and Nani was impressed by this. Nani wanted her grandson to share his life with a girl full of confidence. Lavanya came and got blessings from Nani and welcomed Anjali as well. Both Nani and Anjali were impressed by the behaviour of this girl. They carried out the conversation for sometime. All were laughing and enjoying each others topics, when Anjali's eyes stopped at the petite figure, that was heading towards them. It was Khushi. Anjali couldn't believe her eyes, as she had never seen a girl who looked so good in her natural look. Neither did she have much make up and neither was she wearing many jewellery. This girl was simple, yet charming. And she seemed to have a unique personality. Anjali didn't know why, but at this instant her mind said, this was the girl for her Chotte.
Khushi was surprised to see guests, as she didn't have any idea what was going on. "May be they forgot to let me know, as I came late yesterday", she thought to herself. But after seeing Lavanya in a saree, Khushi felt that these were not any ordinary guests. They have come with a proposal. She felt hurt again. "They didn't seem to think it was important for me to know that today there was a family coming to see Lavanya? Didn't they think that I would be happy to know that my sister was about to be proposed?", Khushi was thinking by herself.
"Who is this?", Anjali asked out of curiosity. She knew that it was rude to pry, but she couldn't wait anymore to know about this wonderful looking girl.
"Oh, this is my elder brother's daughter, Khushi. Her parents passed away when she was small, and she is now staying with us", Mr.Gupta explained.
"Great", thought Anjali, as she figured out that there was another similarity between Khushi and her Chotte.
"Come Khushi, why dont' you join us", Anjali said politely, as she wanted to know more about this girl.
"I was about to leave, but I guess I can stay for few minutes", Khushi said nicely, as she couldn't ignore the politeness of this wonderful lady.
Anjali and Khushi enjoyed each others conversation and they got to know about each other a lot. By now Anajli had confirmed that this was the girl for Arnav. Anjali knew he might deny this idea, but she knew she should give it a try. Anjali liked Khushi a lot. The way Khushi dressed, her appearance, the way she talked with confidence, everything. And now, Nani had realized what was going on in her granddaughter's mind. So she thought of talking on her behalf.
"Look Mr.Gupta, we have another proposal", Nani said.
"Wow, seems like today is my lucky day. I mean I'm honored to agree for any of the proposal you are about to bring", said Mr.Gupta happily.
"Well, we would like to propose our second grandson for your niece", Nani said.
Everyone was shocked. Khushi, Lavanya, Mona and Rajiv. They didn't expect such kind of a proposal. But Rajiv and Mona didn't mind as long as their daughter was accepted as a daughter-in-law along with Khushi. And they didn't want to let the Raizada's down by denying the proposal. So they agreed. But Lavanya was in shock.
"What do you mean by second grandson?", Lavanya asked as she could feel something was about to go wrong.
"Arnav, he is our second grandson. We would like to propose Arnav for Khushi", Nani said, smiling.
Lavanya felt as if all her dreams were shattering. Whys does god always make everything difficult? "But I thought I was going to marry Arnav?", Lavanya asked, thinking to confirm whether she heard it right.
"No darling, you are going to marry Akash, not Arnav", Mona said reassuringly.
Lavanya could sense that tears were about to fall, but she didn't want to show that she felt weak, So she faked a smile, excused them and went upstairs.
Although Lavanya left, Khushi was still unable to move form her chair after hearing the double shocking news. A guy was being proposed to her and not any guy, it was Arnav. Never in her dreams did she imagine that this would happen. The person she didn't want to talk to, was being proposed for her. She felt as if her whole body was melting. Neither could she move, neither did she want to hear anymore. But before she could do anything, she was stopped by Anjali. "What do you say, Khushi? I mean I'm sure you must have heard about Arnav by now?'.
Khushi didn't know what to say. She looked up and saw the eyes of her Chachu and Chachi. They had hope in their eyes. She knew if she denied the proposal, Raizada's will feel rejected and that would affect Lavanya's future. If she agreed, Lavanya would feel betrayed as well. But she knew that whatever the decision she takes, Lavanya would still blame her. So she made up her mind to do right by her Chachu and Chachi, and nodded her head saying, "Yes, I would like to marry him". Khushi could see the relief in her Chachu and Chachi's eyes. They seemed really happy. This is what she wanted. For the first time she saw them appreciate her for what she did, through their eyes. It may have not been a verbal appreciation, but yet it was enough for her. But suddenly she was bothered by the thought, what Arnav would say? After all they were not in good terms. She knew she was wrong, but she didn't want to talk to him either. She left the thought aside, and wished Nani and Anjali good bye. She left to her room, trying to digest what happened before.
It was night, and Khushi was going to her room, when she heard her Chachu and Chachi trying to convince Lavanya to marry Akash. It seemed as if Lavanya had told her parents about her huge crush towards Arnav.
"Darling, this is a great opportunity. Please try to understand. We didn't expect things to happen this way. If you liked Arnav, why didn't you tell us before? Now it's too late. We can't lose this golden opportunity. Come on, what's important is that you get to be a "Raizada Bahu". You are going to get all the comforts and fame in the world. They are the top business family in the country. And think, by marrying Akash you will be the badi bahu. You won't have to obey any other person there. Also you can make Khushi dance according to your song", Mona tried to make her daughter understand the advantages of being a Raizada bahu and Akash's wife.
Lavanya now understood her mom was right. Yes, she would act like a good bahu and wife and win the hearts of the Raizadas. Not only that, she will be able to win over Khushi. Slowly she will lay the web on Khushi, and will make Khushi her prey. After all there is a saying right, "Keep your friends closer, enemies even more closer".
Finally Lavanya agreed and Mona and Rajiv hugged their daughter in satisfaction. But they didn't know the plan that was about to be executed by their daughter.
Khushi felt hurt again about how her Chachi was talking about her. But she had got used to it by now. She felt happy for Lavanya, as she thought that she had finally made up her mind to marry Akash. So a bit relieved Khushi went to her room, feeling mentally tired of thinking about the previous happenings of the day.
Arnav had come home late after the meeting and he had his dinner. Then he thought of talking to Akash about Nani and Di's idea. Akash denied the proposal at first. But after Arnav made it clear that Akash should think from Arush's point of view, Akash understood. Arnav was somehow successful in convincing Akash to say yes for the proposal. Although he was not comfortable with the feeling that Khushi would be the choice for Akash, he made up his mind as he knew Akash deserved her. So he went to the hall to announce this wonderful news which would make his family jump with joy.
As soon as the family heard Arnav's news, the reaction was the same as what Arnav had expected. All the elders talked to Arush and made him understand. Arush seemed to hesitate tof to accept a new mom in his life, but after some time he seemed to be okay with it.
"Wow Chotte, you are really good at convincing people, aren't you?", Anjali said proudly.
"Except for one person", he thought to himself, as he remembered Khushi's denial of the job offer. Wiping off his thoughts he said, "Did you forget Di, I'm Arnav SIngh Raizada".
"Pata hai, pata hai... You are the great ASR", Anajli said, chuckling.
"By the way, Chotte. There is another thing I have to say to you", Anjali said nervously, before breaking the news about Khushi to her Chotte.
"What is it Di? Is it the girl's name? Oh yeah, what's the girl's name?", Arnav asked, not showing his curiosity.
"Lavanya"
Arnav was surprised at his Di's choice. Although he felt a little relieved, he was not sure whether Lavanya would be the right choice.
"But are you sure Di?", Arnav asked.
"Yeah. But don't worry, there will be another person to help her handle this house", Anjali said, making Arnav feel tensed about the bomb that his sister was about drop on him.
"What do you mean Di? What are you trying to say?"
"Yes Chotte, we proposed you for Lavanya's cousin, Khushi", Anajli said in one breath.
The bomb was dropped and now Arnav was about to blast off.
"What? Are you out of your mind Di? You know I don't believe in love anymore, and still you went on doing such a stupid thing. I have clearly said that I don't want to marry, and yet you proposed me to a girl? How could you do this Di? Fine, lets say you wanted to do this, you should have asked me before", Arnav went on saying without thinking what was coming out of his mouth.
Everybody was shocked and in fear. They knew how Arnav would react, but they all thought of taking this chance as they believed Arnav deserved to be happy, just like Akash.
"Chotte I wasn't planning anything. The second I saw Khushi in that house, I felt that she was the girl for you. After I talked with her, my choice was confirmed. That's why I went on with my decision. I'm sorry if I didn't ask from you before I took the decision. But I know what I did was right", Anjali said in a firm tone.
"Wow Di, you took the decision by yourself, right? So why don't you listen to mine as well. I don't want to marry Khushi. Don't ask questions and don't try to change my mind by your tactics. Remember it's a big NO from my side and I'm sure that Khushi would't agree as well", saying his decision in a rough tone, Arnav left the hall, as he knew he had to take control of his anger.
Will Anjali be able to convince Arnav? Will Khushi apologize to Arnav? Will Arnav forgive Khushi?
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