PART 10. PLAN No. 9. RAIN ROMANCE PLAN!

(Warning: This update is not narrated to Arushi!

It is narrated by the author and has both the leads' point of view!)

It has been months since Arnav and Khushi had seen each others' face now. This was not unusual as even before Lavanya's visit this was the situation. But there was one difference now. Earlier, Arnav wanted a glimpse of Khushi, but now he did not even want to hear her name, forget about saying it. The members of the household did not notice this difference though. They just thought that the duo were having their usual fight and get angry' game that they had started to play from Khushi's faux birthday party. Nothing was new as far as they were concerned. Har waqt toh ladte rehte hain, what's new! They conferred amongst themselves.

But one person was a bit worried and that was Naaniji. After all, at one time she did want Khushi as her bahu. Of course, she started loosing hope once she realised that neither Arnav nor Khushi showed any inclination to do something about her wish. All they did was fight. Uff! Naaniji thought as she noticed the way Khushi avoided Arnav. Lagta hai humaara sapna iss janam mein toh kabhi poora nahi hoga!

And then entered Lavanya. With Lavanya came hope for Naaniji; hope that her grandson might like Lavanya. Khushi nahi toh kya hua, Lavanya hi sahi! Bahu toh milegi! As the day progressed Naaniji's hopes bloomed too. By the evening, Naaniji was imagining how perfect their Jodi was and how cute their kid would look! Of course her hopes deflated when Arnav gave vague answers to her questions and after that day he did not even think about Lavanya, forget about calling her or visiting Mumbai to meet her.

Hence, Naaniji came back to her original dream! Arnav Singh Raizada weds Khushi Kumaari Gupta! Pehla option hi better tha! Lavanya ke baare mein toh humein sochna bhi nahi chaahiye tha! Naaniji went back to her original dream but soon she realised that even this dream might go into drain. Because earlier when only Khushi avoided Arnav, nowadays even Arnav avoided Khushi. Both went out of their ways to avoid each other. Yeh kya ho raha hai yahaan? Hey Devi Maiyya! Naaniji sighed sadly hoping that her Devi Maiyya for once would do something about it.

But Devi Maiyya cannot be blamed here! When there are two people who don't want to face each other, who was Devi Maiyya to stop them, especially when the said duo were our Arnav and Khushi! Even Devi Maiyya gave up when it came to these two! Jaane do bhai! Hum in do paaglon ke beech mein nahi phasne waale!

But question remained as to why these two avoided each other. We know Khushi's reason. She did not know what she was feeling for Arnav and was more than happy to dismiss her thoughts and focus on her job. And of course, after noticing Arnav and Lavanya's closeness, Khushi simply wanted to stir clear of the duo. She so did not want to hear Arnav crib about how much he missed his Lavanya. Of course, Arnav would not do such things as he was not in love with Lavanya. But how was Khushi supposed to know that? As far as Khushi was concerned, Arnav and Lavanya were quite cosy the day they met each other and if Khushi spoke to Arnav, she was sure that he would talk about Lavanya and Khushi was well versed with her negative feelings regarding that matter. So Khushi avoided Arnav.

Now that we understood Khushi's motive towards avoiding Arnav, lets talk about Arnav. Why did he avoid Khushi nowadays? The answer is quite simple! Male ego! Now you must be thinking WHAT THE!'. Arre simple! Remember! In last update, Khushi slammed the door right on Arnav's face! Such an insult! Gasp! Do you seriously think The Great Arnav Singh Raizada is going to let go of his anger so easily? That girl! Samajhti kya hai apne aapko! How dare she slam the door on my face? He ranted and raved that day. I am so not going to forgive her, Arnav promised agitated at being insulted in such a manner.

Arnav's anger simmered and sparked for atleast a month before it calmed down. And once it calmed down, Arnav missed his Khushi. But why should he be the first one to bow? No way! She is the one avoiding him! She is the one slamming doors on his face! Mind you she did it once only! But who are we to argue with Arnav Singh Raizada! We, the mere mortals, going against Arnav!!! Gasp! Hey Devi Maiyya! No way! So Arnav's ego refused to let the door incident go and that started his avoidance of Khushi. And months and months stretched while Arnav and Khushi remained resolute with their decision.

Inbetween all this drama Khushi's birthday came but this time Arnav did not even give her a last moment gift like he did before her faux birthday party, forget about arranging a party for her like last time! Khushi was hurt by this but refused to let it affect her and that in turn made Arnav more annoyed. Why was she not fighting with me for her gift? You know what! Forget it! And the avoidance continued.

Finally the day came when it rained. Arre baba! It is love story! Ismein toh baarish hogi hi na! So finally a rainy day came. Arnav stood by the window of his study staring outside. While Arnav may not be the type to go and dance in the rain, he did enjoy watching it. He smiled as he raised his hand out of the window letting the rain water caress his fingers not knowing that in her room Khushi was doing the same thing.

Khushi smiled as the rain water hit her hands. She grinned eagerly as she started waving her hands in the rain. Haaye baarish! Unlike Arnav, Khushi had no qualms of dancing in the rain. She pulled out her mobile and put on some rainy songs. Humming alongside them, she left the mobile near the window and ran out of the room. She had to dance in this rain! It was too perfect to let go.

l"Arre arre!", Paaya; shouted as Khushi almost slammed into her. Khushi giggled, her face flushed in excitement while her eyes sparkled. "Hum baarish mein bheegne chale!", Khushi squealed as she ran off through the back door. As the window of her room faced the back of the house, she decided to dance in the back garden as that way she could hear the songs from her mobile. Khushi forgot that Arnav's study was right above her room and hence, he could hear and see her too. And even if she did remember, she did not care. Why would she care? She did not care for Arnav. Right?

As the songs continued Khushi twirled in the rain not noticing a certain someone staring at her. In the study room, all Arnav could do was stare at Khushi. Wet by the rain, her dress clung to her body showing her curves but that was not what had captured Arnav's attention. Arnav was mesmerized by Khushi's face. Her face showed nothing but pure unadulterated joy. Not one single crinkle of worry was on her face. Arnav smiled as Khushi spun in the rain, her legs dancing and her hands waving. He continued to stare as Khushi laughed loudly. She did not giggle, she did not titter; she laughed out loud as if she was the happiest person in the world. And Arnav believed that she was the happiest girl in the world. Suddenly, he felt the urge to join her, to stand beside her, to watch her up and close. He smiled tenderly and stepping back from the window he turned and ran out of the room.

Arnav reached the stairs only to stop in shock. There in the living room his whole family was gathered drinking tea and samosa while talking about the rain. Hey Devi Maiyya! Ab kaise niklun yahaan se? An idea popped in his head and he got down the stairs and walked off towards the main door.

"Arnav bitwa! Kahaan chale?", Naaniji asked.

Arnav turned towards her, "Woh gaadi check karne jaa raha hoon. Driver ne cover kiya hai ke nahi, dekhne jaa raha hun!"

Naaniji frowned and then nodded letting him off the hook. Arnav took off from there, trying to control himself from running towards his Khushi.

The moment Arnav reached outside he ran towards the back of the house. By the time he reached the back, he was drenched too. But Arnav did not care. There was his Khushi, dancing to some song in the rain. He grinned as he stepped forward. The only source of light were the dim lit lights around the house and Arnav stared as the glow illuminating from those lights made Khushi look like some ethereal beauty. Khushi had yet to notice him and continued to enjoy the rain falling on her face and hands. He reached her just as the lightning and thunder struck making Khushi jump and loose her balance. Arnav grabbed her waist while pulling her close to keep her from falling and she finally noticed him. Her eyes widened as after several months she saw his face up and close. Arnav stared back at her happy to have her so close to him.

Sawar...

Sawar...

Sawar Gayi Main...

Saawariya...

Khushi stared at Arnav as her mobile continued to play in the background.

Kabse Khadi Main Tori Atariya

Kabse Khadi Main Tori Atariya

Khushi felt the butterflies erupt in her stomach and her hands sweat. She felt her heart swell at seeing him after so many months.

Beet Na Jaaye O Rama...

Saari Umariya

The thunder struck again and in fear Khushi hugged Arnav tightly with her eyes closed. Arnav hugged her back.

O...

Sawar...

Sawar Gayi Main...

Khushi opened her eyes as she realised that she was hugging Arnav. She lifted her head from his shoulder and looked into Arnav's eyes.

Sawar Gaye Chaand Sitaare Dekho

Sawar Gaye Saare Nazaare Dekho

Khushi remembered the last time they were in this position. They were about to kiss in the club on her birthday.

Dekho Gagan Pe Banke Badariya

Chamki Teri Yaadon Ki Bijuriya...

Khushi stepped away from Arnav harshly making Arnav loose his hold on her. She looked at him in shock.

Tan Ko Jalaaye Thandi Bayariya

Arnav looked at her in such an intense way that Khushi shivered.

Tan Ko Jalaaye Thandi Bayariya

She hugged her body wanting to be closer to him and yet be far away from him.

Beet Na Jaaye O Rama...

Saari Umariya

She had to get away from him! She had to!

Sawar...

Sawar Gayi Main...

Saawariya...

Khushi took few steps back while Arnav looked at her in confusion.

Sawar...

Sawar...

Sawar Gayi Main...

Arnav raised his hand as if to stop her but Khushi shook her head, fear written in her eyes while her legs continued to walk back.

Sawar...

Sawar...

Sawar...

Sawar Gayi Main...

Khushi turned around and ran inside the house while Arnav stood there confused and hurt. He knew that she still had to understand her feelings but her running away still hurt him. Shaking the thought out of his mind, he turned towards the main parking area with the aim to go on a long drive. Hopefully the drive will make me forget the hurt!

Khushi entered the house and ran directly to her room. Her sister tried to call her back when Naaniji stopped her saying that Khushi must have run inside to change right away. After all, she might fall ill in wet clothes. Paayal nodded at that and joined their conversation.

Khushi entered her room and shut the door tightly. The moment the door was shut, Khushi let down her guard and she broke down crying. She fell on to the floor and cried her heart out. She was so confused right now that she could not understand what to do next. And that's why Khushi continued to cry. All the emotions bottled in her for so many months burst out in forms of tears.

After few minutes of crying, Khushi calmed down. And that is when she remembered the reason behind her being so confused. She closed her eyes remembering being in Arnav's arms. She had felt so safe in his arms as if no harm would touch her as long as he was holding her. She had so safe and so loved. And that had brought her out of her dream land. Loved? Kya? She looked at Arnav with horror just as she realised their position. They were in the same position they were in the club. And Arnav was looking at her just the way he looked at her that night in the club when he was about to kiss her. And Khushi realised that she did not mind being kissed by him. Infact, her heart wanted him to kiss her. That thought brought her up short and she pushed Arnav away harshly.

Khushi stood up from the floor and trudged towards her bed in confusion. Why? Why had she wanted to kiss Arnav? Why his arms seemed like a refuge from all the sorrows in the world? Why did she feel safest in his arms? Why? And that answer came in flash. She loved him. She collapsed onto the bed in shock. She loved him. She, Khushi Kumaari Gupta, loved Arnav Singh Raizada! Hey Devi Maiyya!

PRECAP:

Chaahat Pooch Rahi Hai Tujhse

Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse...

SONG DETAILS:

The song is from Saawariya (2007) and is sung by Shreya Ghoshal. I don't know why but I felt the lyrics were perfect for this update!

AUTHOR NOTE:

Sorry if the starting paras seemed like it was written by someone crazy. Kya karun! I was so giddy about the response I got for my last two updates that my giddiness resulted into the starting few paras sounding pretty close to madness. Sorry once again!

Also this update was technically 2 and half years earlier from the present!

And last but not the least, this update is inspired by the banner for KP AK version!

Thanks for reading, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

Kalpana_KaCy2015-04-15 22:02:19