Chapter 2

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" Khabi aisa hota hai na ke apko apni Dhadkan sunai dene lagti hai...uss din Khushi ko dekhke aisa mehsoos huwa that...

Dil main ek ehsaas huwa tha...kuch huwa tha...ek dhun machi this"

[It happens sometimes when u hear ur own heartbeat..It happened to me seeing Khushi that day...my heart felt something...def something happened...it stirred like a string of music...]

PART 2

Shimla

Mid-November with a temperature in the teens was enough for Arnav to sit near the fireplace. Arnav was waiting for Akash who was on his way to pick him up.Dr.Balraj's home was cozy yet he could see across mountain peaks through huge glass windows through which daylight was vibrating every corner of this living room. His eyes were fixed over the snowy peaks of those fearless mountains which were reminding him of his mother. Hot cocoa with cinnamon biscuits, his favorite food in winter, was always ready whenever they visited Mamaji in Shimla during winter break. Mom's grin seeing biscuits' crumbs near the fireplace, Mamji's guffawing over Mamiji's banter, Di's chuckles over Akash's silly jokes, and Dad's excitement over the mountain climbing competition...all seemed so perfect.

Arnav was in between these thoughts when a cup of coffee appeared in front of his nose with a sweet threat, "Don't you ever yell at me again, Mr Arrogant Singh Ravan and here Uncle San asked me to give you these meds." Khushi extended her second hand with full of meds.

Arnav looked at her amusingly when she gestured at the cup again by raising her eyebrows, "Coffee...Buaji ne banai hai...hum ne nahin...be fikr ho kar pijiye...aur dawaiyan sealed packs main hain" [ Buaji made it, not me...drink without fear...and meds are in packs so meaning these are safe]

Arnav placed the cup on the side table and got up from his chair...pulled her hand full of meds towards him till she hit his chest...

"Are you threatening me ?...by the way mera naam Arnav Singh Raizada hai...aur main iss haal main sirf tumhari wajha se hoon ...but instead of saying sorry ,you are behaving immature...ek ziddi billi ki tarah..."

[Mera Naam Arnav Singh Raizada hai and I am in this condition because of you ,but instead of saying sorry ,you are behaving like a stubborn cat]

Her heart ,which was fluttering with this closeness a few seconds ago ,filled with tsunami hearing his words, and instead of moving away, she brought her face closer to him,

" Kya ??...apne humain uss Khoonkhar Dhooni ki tarah samjh rakha hai...hum mante hain hum se ghalati huwi...aur iss wajha se hum ne sari raat Molly ko dant pilla pilla kar guzar di.. jab bhi aap ne Aah li ,hum uss par barse...aur purey shehr ko jagaye rakha...sirf aapke liye ...Raat bhar aapke zakhamon par ye caream lagate rahe takey aapki Mom kanhin pareshan na hoon inhain dekh kar...unhain dukh hota apne chand pe daag daikh kar...par ab humain lagta hai acha hota hum wahain paidh paton se bandh daite raat bhar aapko...Baarish main beeghnain daite...kam se kamye akad to nikalti"

[What? Did u compare me with that dangerous Dhooni? I accept I was wrong, and because of that, I yelled at Molly the whole night over and over. The moment you sighed with pain , I yelled at her and made this whole city up all night...only for you. The whole night I spent putting this cream on your wounds over and over thinking of that your Mom will be upset seeing these marks on your face,But now I think that It would be far better if I would have tied you with those trees and left you all night in that rain...so ur ego could come down.]

Arnav couldn't take his eyes off of her honey sweet lips, which were enveloped in lilac softness .His grip over her wrist became soft ,but she was still close to him...right in front of his face ...he could see himself in her hazel eyes which were making him forget everything . Her sweet ,sugary voice became spicy with anger and that brought a smirk over his face...he opened his lips to speak when her eyes fell on em and she became quiet...a sudden change of hue color over her face with quivering lips made Arnav's heart skipped a beat or two...

Molly, who came after Khushi , stood on his back legs with his front paws up on the floor. She was looking left to right like a pendulum over their faces , seeing them arguing over things ...wondering while figuring out whose side she supposed to bark at to show her support...

Khushi released her hand and stepped back when Arnav's next words made her shot at him instantly with seeping anger," Are you planning to throw my meds out there in between those trees, under the rain...or want to pass me ..." He extended his hand and the very next moment she smacked the meds in his hand ,but the moment she opened her mouth to spit her anger... Dr.Balraj came in and Khushi left after throwing a glare at his smirking lips...

Khushi's bouncy personality and sweet voice were beyond adoration for him. He met with many beautiful girls in this fashion industry,but Khushi was the only one who had him stop in his track right from her first glimpse. He was surprised over this too,but The only thought was provoking his heart to melt at this time was her words...

"Was she worried ?...worried and concerned for him all night...,but why???"

He was swimming in these thoughts when Dr. grabbed his attention.

Arnav Beta ,"I can see Jhansi ki rani couldn't stop her attacks,but joke aside, she is just like that.She didn't sleep all night.She was worried for you and blamed herself every second for that.She is still upset, and she will remain like this till all of your wounds go away.This is her way of showing her concerns.Any person or animal in this town can tell you that how she treats them when they are in trouble. This Whole town was here to be with her, to make her feel better...They all love her like her own child...and why not, if anyone is in trouble, she is there to help...with her smiles, with her non-stop banters...she is a life of this town if you ask me"

Dr.Balraj and Arnav both started sipping their coffee ...sitting in front of the fireplace when Dr. continued,

She is my best friend's daughter. We both were assigned at the Army Camp base Hospital near District Mokokchung ,Nagaland. Life was going smooth till one Summer when Sudden heavy rains brought devastation around the whole area . Many lost their lives and homes under heavy mudslides . Heavy floods swept us too.I lost my wife and son while Khushi lost her parents . She was only seven at that time. We moved here in Shimla ,with my widow sister Madhumati and since then this is our little paradise.I was her Uncle San, and still, I am. She was and is my daughter Khushi as always. Madhumati di and her husband used to run this orphanage and now we all do it together...

Arnav couldn't take another sip hearing all of this. His heart felt a pang of pain knowing that how young she was losing everything and under what circumstances.

Akash's voice broke the stance of his thoughts. The very next moment, he bid bye to Dr.Balraj and Buaji. The whole way back home, his mind was occupied by little Neha,the orphanage and above all Khushi...He just nodded in yes or no to every question of Akash who became so quiet seeing his brother in deep thoughts knowing that Arnav never felt comfortable sharing his feelings...

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Jakhoo Hill

Shimla

It was more than two months of Anjali's complete rest and care...she had learned how to cope with her pain. She was living a normal life, had started developing a new NGO for women in need in Delhi since last month.It was so soon,but she wanted to bring normality in her life as soon as possible. Arnav had helped her setting up a whole new factory where these women could sew new garments and earn money to run their lives. Arnav was careful not to interfere too much as Anjali wanted to establish everything by herself. Today, she came back to Shimla along with Nani to sell her dream house, Chile Villa, but now she wanted to move on.

Naniji and Anjali were climbing down the stairs of Temple Jakhu. A place where everyone can find solace within. Besides of cold weather,they both visited the place with their driver who helped them all along. It was a sunny and a bright day. While crossing the road towards their car,Anjali' eyes set on a small girl who was crying bitterly on the side of the road. Both ladies rushed to her.

"Arey beta ,Why are you crying and how come no one is with you?..."

Anjal asked her, being concerned when a dog appeared and jumped in the girl's lap.

"Molly! You are back...you have found me...I was sad that no one could find me, no one loves me besides Khushi di..."

The Dog started licking her cheek ...making her giggle...

"Stop it! Molly...you are tickling me..." The little girl said while catching the dog's face with both hands.

Anjali smiled seeing her so relieved with this little dog,but her words were resonating in the back of her head...

"No one loves me..."

Anjali asked her by caressing her face," May I ask this pretty girl ,what is her name?"

"Neha...and aur ye Shaitan number ek hai.."

[Neha...and she is naughty number one]

A sweet voice made Anjali and Nani turn around...Both got mesmerized by seeing the most beautiful smile ever. She was looking no less than an innocent angel. She came near to them and greeted them,"Namaste..."

Both ladies nodded lovingly in return...

Khushi turned towards Neha and fixed her jacket properly while asking," You just love this place, don't you..."

"Yeap !! too much" Neha answered her while giggling.

"Ok ! Now Let's go...we will be late if we are going to miss this bus.We have to be home by this evening or Buaji will fry us with her Pakodas..." Khushi said while making faces.

"and she will make us eat too forcefully stuffing our faces like this..." Neha puffed her mouth with air like a Balloon...which made Khushi laughed along with the ladies...

"Humara naam Anjali hai aur yeh humari Nani hain..." [I am Anjali, and this is my Nani] Anjali introduced herself, and Nani.

"hum Khushi hain...I mean humara naam Khushi hai..." Khushi answered sweetly.

"If you don't mind, we will drop you." Anjali offered a ride.

"Shukriya! Par hum ziyada door nahi rehte...Bus main jana Neha ko acha lagta hai ...aur mere paas yeh dawai ka baada sa packet hai isliye ...warna to hum chalke bhi ja sakte hain..." [Thnx ,but we don't live that far from here...we are taking Bus because Neha likes it and I have this big packet of meds with me...otherwise we can walk there too.] Khushi excused herself when Neha pulled her arm.

"Khushi didi, mujhe bhook lagi hai..."[ Khsuhi di! I am hungry...] Neha asked while making faces.

Anjali opened a box full of Moti choor Ladoos and extended in front of her,"Here you go and take as many as you want."

Neha started clapping with happiness,"I love Laddoo..." and took two in each hand...

"Ok Anjali di and Naniji , Shukriya...but now we have to go..." Khushi greeted them while saying bye.

"Khushi ! Look clouds have gathered in no time...it seems the rain is about to come...really we will be so happy while dropping you and we will meet with Buaji too and Neha ...we will hide some Pakodas so she won't make your mouth stuffed like that..."

Anjali bent down while making her face puffed with air...Neha giggled with her...Nani's eyes filled with a rim of tears seeing Anjali laughs after so many months...which didn't go unnoticed by Khushi...

On their way home,the rain picked up the pace and the temperature was dropping drastically. They were not that far from their home when they had to stop. The road was blocked due to an accident. Khushi could walk easily,but It was dark due to clouds and Neha was sleeping in in her lap. At the top,she had the packet of medicines for which she went to the Mall. Dr.Balraj ordered some from the UK and the Main post office needed some personal clearance before releasing the package.

Anjali spoke softly, seeing Khushi worried,"Khushi! call your home and let them know that you are going to be at our home, and after clearance, we will drop you off.Our home is not that far away from here."

Naniji spoke with Buaji to make her assured that both girls would be fine.

Neha opened her eyes the moment they reached Anjali's Villa. She enjoyed the dinner and loved the home. Anjali gave her the stuffed toys to play with, but today, Anjali was happy doing that. Nani was at peace seeing her normal. She prayed to Devi Maiya for her child. Khushi and Neha's antics really made Villa dazzled with laughter after so long ...

Late night, Nani went with driver to take the girls home...and met with Dr.Balraj and Buaji ...simple people who won her

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New Delhi

AR office

Arnav was busy all day long till evening when he was sitting relaxed when PA brought his coffee and placed it right in front of him...his mind drifted towards one face...Khushi!!!

It's been two months he left Shimla,but his mind never left a chance to bring her innocent face in front of him. His heart felt an ache thinking how hard it would be for her to cope with all of those hardships at that early age and how beautiful she concealed her pain within her laughs...

His mind was unable to understand why was he so concerned and worried for her...

_and the next moment, he chuckled while shaking his head, remembering her antics, her non-stop chatting...her innocent threats ...her concerns... Her words...which were still following him,

"Saari Raat...Sirf aap ke liye..." [Whole night just for you..]

His phone's ring brought him back from these thoughts...," Sir! We have seized all the joint assets of Shyam Manohar Jha and tomorrow this divorce will be finalized... ...you don't have to worry for it any more Sir!! ..." Mr.Mehta Sidu ,their family Lawyer finally had a good news for him today...and he couldn't say more than thank you to him...A Sigh of relief just was just released through his chest...and he picked up the envelope from his table to leave for a week to Shimla...

While going home tonight, he was happy ..yes! finally, he will give this news personally to his di...His flight to Shimla was booked for the next day early morning...a smile appeared over his lip while leaning his head back to his seat...which made his driver,Mohan to sit upright...as this was a warning signal for him...because whenever ASR smiled ...meaning a long lecture was about to be on his way...

Mohan released his holding breath ,the moment he saw lines over ASR's forehead ,"ab theek hai.." only these words could slip with his relaxed shoulders while driving cautiously...

Arnav was reading the message from Raghvir Sinha,Arnav's childhood friend and rival in games...and today he was challenging him to beat him this year in the upcoming mountain climbing contest ...

the lines over his forehead become closer with rage...

"We will see...RS...we will s-e-e..." He drawled while messaging the same...

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Shimla

Arnav entered the Chile Villa after his long practising day...He was amazed how the new moves of his new gym trainer in Delhi have helped him in climbing mountains...Serious muscle training was indeed tiring. He took a shower before dinner...

Di was relaxed and more focused than before which was pretty relaxing and peaceful for him...He met with Dr.Balraj and Buaji yesterday after coming here ,but Khushi ignored him as usual with her huffs and puffs and unintentionally her hue color chubby cheeks seemed more adorable than ever...She brought coffee for him and looked deeply over his face and after making sure ,there were no marks ,she retreated from there peacefully ,but her admiring eyes left a mark with him...

He returned Neha's angel along with so many toys ...and later evening, the whole orphanage was cheerful getting new toys...Arnav never felt this happy like this before...

He came out to the balcony of his room while sipping hot cocoa ...Di never forgot to treat him like Mom...She knew he craved for this in the winter. The moment he brought the cup near to his lips...Khushi's face started surfing in front of his eyes...He so wished to see her at that moment. The moment his lips touched the cup to take another sip, his eyes landed on a familiar face...

It was her...

"Was he dreaming?... How can she be here and why?..."These thoughts started shaping up in his head...

The moon's delicate soft murmuring light had just turned the world around on a flame when Arnav saw her coming towards the Villa.It was her with an old guy...Mischief appeared in his eyes with a smirk over his lips. His eyes started following her steps the moment she entered from the main door.

_and The moment Khushi stepped in Anjali 's room, she hit a muscular torso who held her with his arms to make her steady on her feet.She stepped back with her wide-open eyes,

"Aap...Aap yahan Di ke kamre main kya kar rahe hain" Khushi asked, being furious, but his next words melted her instantly

"waiting!..." by saying that, he came closer one step and whispered, brushing his breath over her face

"Just for you..."

Khsuhi could only say with quivering lips,"K...ky..Kyun ???..."Why???

But soon she came into her senses and started yelling..."aap yahan Anjali di ke ghar main kya kar rahe hain ...aap humara peecha to nahin kar rahe...arey haan ye to hum ne socha hi nahin...aap shakal se to itte badmash ,gunde mawali nahin lagte ...phir ye shaitano wala kaam nya nya shuru kya hai kya...kyuoke aap ek number ke anadi hain iss kaam mai... Samjhe aap"

[ what are you doing in Anjali di's home?Are you following me? Why the heck I didn't think of that? You def don't look like a gangster or street rascal either??/Did you start this recently and if you did then you are really bad at this...understood]

His amusement had no boundaries, seeing her right in front of him at this time. Her words "aap shakal se to aise nahin dikhte...[ u don't look like this from your face?] made him cross some innocent boundaries, and he twirled her arm behind her back, bringing her closer to him.He couldn't forget her hue colored cheeks last time and today was no different...Her rosy lips were complimenting her cheeks radiantly.He brought his face closer to her and asked,

" Then how do I look ?..."

Khushi opened her mouth, but the words couldn't shape up in between her quivering lips...He opened his mouth to say something ,but released her instantly hearing footsteps closer to the room...yet, didn't forget giving her a deep mischievous look which increased her heartbeat along with his.

Suddenly Anjali entered the room after hearing sounds and got astonished to see Khushi there...

"Khushi ! aap yahan mere kamre main..." [Khushi , u are here in my room?]

"Sorry di , wo kya hai...Neha took this pearl necklace along with her dolls and toys while playing in your room...and I asked the gatekeeper, he said you weren't home, so I thought I would leave it here ... "Khushi answered softly.

When Anjali turned towards Arnav "aur tum???" [and u]

"Di ! ye Angry Singh hain [Happy Singh to bilkul nahin ...she muttered under her breath, but loud ]...aur aapko apne gatekeeper ko dantna chahiye...kissi ko bhi ghar main ghusne daite hain..." [ Di he is Angry Singh rather than Happy Singh...and you should scold at your gatekeeper because he lets anyone in] Khsuhi answered before Anjali could finish...

Anjali laughed at her and held her from her shoulders," Khushi! Meet my younger brother...Arnav ...and I agree with you, he seems more angry than happy.

Khushi leaned towards Anjali's face, touched her forehead with the back of her fingers, and asked,"Di! Aap theek to hain...When Neha was hitting you with her toys...apke sar pe chot lag gaye hogi...haan ...warna ye apke Bhai kaise ho sakte hain..."

[Di are you Ok? I think Neha might hit you hard over your head with the toys...definitely..otherwise you never, would never say that he is your brother?]

Anjali answered in between her laughs while holding Arnav's shoulder...,"ar...arey na...hin..he is my brother..."

Khushi exchanged looks with Arnav who was standing while folding his arms over his chest ...with his mischievous smirk...

"ek hi Mom se do mukhtalif bache...ek chaand jaisa thunda aur doosra suraj jaisa garam..."[ two different kids from the same mother, one so polite and cool like a Moon and other one is fire like a Sun]

"ek itta suljha huwa aur doosra...[ one is so well-mannered and the other one..]

Khushi was busy in her loud monologue when her eyes landed on his smouldering ones...a smirk had been replaced with clenched Jaws ...even Anjali di was looking at her and him in a serious tone...

Khushi was in the midst of understanding this sudden change when Arnav left the place instantly...

"Arnav!..." Anjali tried to stop him, but the door was closed behind him.

Anjali came near to Khushi to remove her bewilderment, "Khushi ,bura mat maniye ga...Arnav ko Mom ke barey main koi bhi mazak pasand nahin...aur tab jabke humare parents ki barsi kareeb ho..."[ Khushi don't mind, rnav doesn't like any joke about Mom and especially when Parents' anniversary is so close]

The Khushi's eyes became wide hearing this and her heart sank knowing about their parents...and without wasting time she clasped Anjali's hand in hers with tears in her eyes,"humain maaf kar dijiye di..humara wo matlab nahin tha...[ Please forgive me ...I was not saying in that sense...] a lonely drop of tear slipped and Anjali smiled while removing it,"I know! It's ok..."

Arnav was standing on his balcony, looking at the sky...The Moon was covered with clouds now...He was unaware that someone was standing just behind him ...in tears.

His eyes became cold with flaring nostrils the moment he heard her voice...this moment, her sugary voice was not tempted for him at all ,but his heart started to sink by the flow of cruel reality in each flowing words of her...

" those who leave us don't come back, never even think about how we will survive. Seeing them cremated in front of eyes and letting their ash flow in Ganga slowly set the peace in hearts, but...

Her voice got hitched ...unable to deliver the next words, but she continued,

"but if you see them slipping through your tiny hands. [ she paused and hitched] regardless ...regardless, they did promise that they will never leave you...He did promise ...Baba said he will always be there...we will be together, forever...but It never happened ...they left us like that without thinking ...but we survived, I survived...you survived...and that matters the most...I think..."

Arnav turned around and saw her in tears ...even Molly was sitting on the ground, placing her head over her paws...completely sad...

He forgot all and before he could say anything she came closer and placed her hand over his heart and looked at him with a smile over her lips with tearful eyes"I know how it does feel here ...very painful...Right!!! The pain cannot be described in words. I know...I am sorry...please! forgive me..."

Arnav curled his fingers over her hand ,but pressed it more towards his chest and nodded in yes with his eyes trying to smile in return,but couldn't.

"Ok then, Let's start fresh...Khushi released her hand and extended it in front of Arnav while wiping her tears with the other hand.

" Friends?..."

Arnav held her hand firmly and said, "friends... and I never knew you speak english so fluently."

"You don't know many things about me yet, Mr ASR,[while winking] but I promise I won't hurt you again, and I also make a promise making you angry more often from now on...and you won't be able to do anything" She released her hand in a gif and ran towards the door while giggling.

"Paagal... His lips only could deliver one word with a big smile over his lips while his eyes glued to follow her till her words clicked in his mind.

"You don't know many things about me yet Mr ASR."

_and a figure lurked in front of his eyes...a petite one...well equipped ...was climbing a mountain...right beside him...who gave him a hand to the next peg.

"Was Khushi that...????"

and a thought ran in his mind with wide open eyes..., and his lips just whispered.

"...Angel..."

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Pre-Cap

He cupped her face lovingly and asked,"Marry me !..."

Her enticing,constellation-Hazel eyes gazed at him with bewilderment while her moon shadow-black hair was flowing with the wind ... the temperature was soaring,but heartbeats were warming the breath around their faces

-when suddenly she tried to push him away, but couldn't and bounced back, "Kya...humain Paagal Dhooni ne Kaat rakha hai jo hum aap jaise Aagbagula Sirphere RoopDev se shaadi karaingey..."[ What? Do you think that crazy Dhooni had bit me to marry a fiercely ,mental, handsome person like you..]

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