Chapter 43

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MARRYING KHUSHI

EPILOGUE

Part 1

A month later, the Raizadas descended on Lucknow for the fashion show. The Guptas joined them at their invitation. Sitting in the front row, they watched model after model display bridal lehengas and saris with period accessories.

"Arnav Bitwaa, is this what you wanted Titliyaa to do?" Buaji asked him in awe of his courage.

"Yes, Buaji." he smiled.

"She would have tripped and fallen straight on to your lap, Nandkisore!" Buaji chuckled.

ASR laughed.

ASR turned to look at Khushi sitting by him. She was wearing the red sari that he had designed for her after getting a glimpse of her in Lucknow.

Her face had a smile on it, her cheeks glowed, and her eyes twinkled, adding lustre to the red & silver of the sari. Her unbound hair fluttered in the breeze, at times touching his coat-clad arm like a caress from a lover.

Khushi felt his eyes on her and turned to look at her dapper husband. He was staring at her, a strange light in his eyes.

"Arnavji, kya hua?" Khushi asked, worried.

"Khushi, I love you." ASR whispered.

"Humein pata he!" Khushi smirked. "How can I forget? You tell me at least 4 times a day!"

ASR smiled slightly. He caught hold of her hand and interlinked their fingers. His employees stretched out their necks as far as they would go to catch a glimpse of Aashik Singh Raizada.

A while later, Khushi asked, "Arnavji, did you feel bad...?"

"When?"

"When I said that you must be a tailor? Or the owner of a kapde ka dukaan?"

ASR smiled and remained silent. Then he said softly, "I was shocked. But that was because I didn't know you for what you are."

Khushi frowned.

"And because that is exactly what I am. A tailor and the owner of a kapde ka dukkan."

Khushi swallowed. "I didn't know you were rich..."

He smiled slightly. "I was poor then, but I am rich now."

Khushi frowned.

"I have you & Mittu now." ASR drawled.

Khushi giggled. "You are so funny!"

ASR raised his famous eyebrow. Nobody had ever accused him of having a sense of humour before!