Chapter 22 Epilogue

After the grand celebration that the two sisters threw for their brother and his wife. Arnav and Khushi decided to head back to their honeymoon suit the hotel had organized for them. Khushi was dead tired it had been one hell of a long day with so much happening from tackling Kartick and his parents, being free from their clutches to marrying Arnav and receiving gifts. Finally she could breathe. But she had to admit today was one of the best days that she had ever had in her life. As she removed the heavy gold earrings in her ear she looked at the mirror at herself, She looked absolutely divine. Two strong arms wrapped around her waste and she smiled at her husband as she starred at him in through the mirror. He smiled back planting soft kisses on her cheeks that were now pink.

Khushi: Stop it (she blushed)

Arnav: Stop what (she raised his eye brow still planting more kisses)

Khushi: Your embarrassing me

Arnav: (chuckled) I am just trying to love my wife (he said innocently as he smirked with an evil grin)

Khushi turned around and instantly hugged him hiding her face in his strong chest. He wrapped his arms around her cradling her . She shut her eyes tightly it was so warm so soft so fuzzy, she said

Khushi: I love you

Arnav: I love you too

He slowly picked her up in his arms carrying her to the bed and placing her on the soft mattress he climbed on top of her and slowly nudged her nose to his. She shut her eyes and he pulled back looking at her and said

Arnav:  We dont have to do this today, IF your tired we can (he was about to say when she interrupted)

Khushi: No I want to do this. (she wound her arms around him) I want to be yours completely... (she smiled at him as the dark color filled her eyes with passion)

Arnav: (soft tone he said) Are you sure

Khushi: Totally

Arnav didnt need anymore assurance he moved his lips towards hers and lightly placed it on her plump ones. She opened her mouth and let his sharp tongue into her mouth and within no time they were all over each other kissing with all the passion that they had. The night was warm as they heard the waves in the background their room was near the beach. He slowly kissed every portion of her body marking it as his. She was lost in him she surrendered herself to him giving each part of soul. He played with her as she moaned for him. He felt her sweet nectar in his mouth. She moaned for more she moaned his name she moaned he doesnt stop it sounded like this

Khushi: Oh Arnav....

Khushi: Please dont stop....


Khushi: Arnav.... Sweet heart (She yelled.... )

Khushi: I love you  My Husband (she yelled out)

Arnav: (repeated it back in a husky voice) I love you My Wife

They were so into each other, finally when they couldnt wait any longer, he inserted himself into her. She felt the plunge deepen. Holding onto him tightly she cried, He adjusted and when he was set he began the deed to bring them closer to one an othe. Khushi could feel him in her, She felt much stronger, she was completely his....


After a while when they were done they lay cuddled up with each other. she shut her eyes as she rest in him although she was fully awake she just wanted to lay close to him with her eyes shut, feeling his heart  beat.

Arnav: Baby are you awake

Khushi: Hmm

Arnav: What are you thinking

Khushi: Nothing (she snuggled closer)

Arnav: So then why are you so quite (he said confused) Its not like you to be quite

Khushi: I dont want to talk I want to just hear

Arnav: Hear what ??

Khushi: You (she said dreamily)

Arnav: But I am not talking

Khushi: Who said I need you to talk (she nuzzled under his neck)

Arnav: Okay I am really confused I am not talking so what are you hearing

Khushi: (smiled in a drunken state) Your heartbeat (she said softly) Your moist breath (she paused) I like it, it makes me feel so calm and serene

Arnav: (pulling her close) You are so unbelievable just when i think i have figured you all out you spring back with something new (she chuckled)

Khushi:  (laughing back) Hmm well that is good to know

Arnav: hmmm

Khushi: Hey remember when you had that little erection thinking of what it would be like with me. (she lifted to see his face)

Arnav: (feeling awkward)  Yeah

Khushi: So was it as you expected or (she was nervous)

Arnav: It was much more than that (he smirked)

Khushi: (she lay on his chest as he held her) I was worried

Arnav: Hey you shouldnt be I love you the way you are (he stated the fact) BTW now that we are talking about it again I think I am up for round 2 (he raised his eye brow) What say

Khushi: (pressed in his chest) Hmm Okay but this time I wanna come on top of you


Arnav: (chuckled) Can you handle it (he smirked with a naughty glint)

Khushi: Are you challenging me (she said playfully)

Arnav: May be

Khushi: (she said with a winning tone) Your on baby

She removed the blanket and climbed on top of him and the two lovers began their little love making session once again

The golden morning that had just arrived, marking a new beginning for these two lovers life was filled with love and happiness what more could they have asked for. Their love was all that mattered and that vibe was something that they could never loose...

4 years later

Arnav and Khushi permanently moved to goa, both of them wanted to live a slow and peaceful life... They lived in their hotel and had turned into a honeymoon and wedding destination for couples. Arnav would handle the hotel and give enough time to his wife who by the way was pregnant with their first child. Khushi was 4 months pregnant, Arnav had baby proofed their house so it was safe... He was going to be one protective father to their daughter... thats right they were going to have a girl they didnt need a sonography to confirm it they just knew that they were going to have a little girl. Both of them were very happy... Khushi also wanted to do something with her life and so she opened a small boutique for tourist who would come and shop. She was so happy every one raved about her clothes and slowly it established into a big brand. Anjli was also a mother she had twin boys both very naughty. Her husband developed a passion for photography and would spend time removing photographs of his children. Ishara fell in love with Aman the assitant.. It took a while for Arnav to accept that but Khushi convinced him for it he had no choice he had to listen.. Aman and Ishaara live in goa and run a cafe by the beach. They hold music fests to bring in more tourists

Kartick married a rich snobbish girl... She was the daughter of Alliance industries, her father was filthy rich and she is a spoilt brat. He lives in his father-in-laws house as a Ghar Jamai... His wife neena treats him like her dog. He has no reputation. He may be rich but he is not loved he now realizes what Khushi went through and regrets letting her go. He had tried a couple of times to ask for her forgiveness and return, but she dismissed him saying that she had found her sole mate and would not give him up for anything in the world. Ashamed Kartick is now miserable and ill-treated, he got what he deserves. His parents realized what their son was and disowned him from the will, he had ruined their reputation.


Khushi's parents live Lucknow they still dont talk to their daughter as they feel what she did was wrong they are backward.. Khushi has cut contact with them however Khushi had a Buaji in Delhi who attended the wedding... Her Buaji sided her in time of need and was for the marriage she was proud of her niece... Buaji was fond of Arnav as well...

Life  was so beautiful Arnav and Khushi lived Happily ever after

The end

Chapter 21

As the waves washed over the sand, Arnav looked at his bride with all the love and happiness in his eyes. They were finally married. Khushi felt like she was reborn, there standing right next to her side by side was her husband in true form. She couldnt be more thankful enough life had given her a second chance and she was going to live it to the fullest. As they finished the rituals he held her hand tightly and escorted her down to the rest of the family. Anjili congratulated them Ishara was next Rohit gifted them with some documents

Rohit: This is a gift from your sister and me (he handed them the documents)

Arnav: Jijiaji what is the need for this. WHat is it by the way

Anjili (smiled) The papers to this grand hotel

Khushi: (shocked) WHAT THE !!

They all burst out laughing and Ishara teased

Ishara: Not bad Didi already Bhai has influenced you (she giggled) You sounds so MRS ASR

Arnav: (laughing) Hey stop teasing my wife

Ishara: Not fair Bhay your wife is here you forgot us (she said cutely)

Khushi: (caressed her face) We can never forget you (she said lovingly) But how can we accept this Jijaji Di, Arnav say something

Arnav: Yeah Di Khushi is right we cant accept this (he said honestly)

Anjili: Why not, I thought of buying this place because this is where you two fell in love its your priceless Chottey, Keep it

Arnav: Di I dont know what to say

Rohit: Say you will keep it. Its yours and also ASR look at it like this its a good business venture

Arnav: You are right on that

Anjili: Well then no more argument your keeping it and thats final

Khushi: Thank you di

Anjili: No I should thank you, You changed my brother and pumped some life into him (she smiled)

Khushi smiled back and then Ishara said

Ishara: Even I have a gift for you Khushi didi

Khushi: You too, Guys this is really not required

Ishara: Oh keep quite (she removed a small black book and handed it to them) This is for you

Arnav opened the book the pages were blank it looked like a photo album

Arnav: Its empty

Ishara: Off course it is. You have to fill it on your honeymoon

Khushi: (Confused) Honeymoon ??

Arnav: We havent planned anything as yet

Ishara: thats why you have me Bhai (she smiled as she removed the tickets and the vouchers) Two business class tickets to the island in the Caribbean (she gave a naughty smile) Enjoy

Khushi: Private islands ??

Ishara: My friend owns one in the Caribbean he was saying that its super romantic and very deserted as well, they have a beach house so I organized your honeymoon there   (she explained)

Arnav: Thank you (she hugged her) Only you could do something like this

Ishara: Your welcome Bhai, Oh there is one more thing

Arnav: and what is that

Ishara took Khushi to the side and whispered in her ear

Ishara: Dont carry any clothes I have already got something planned there (she smiled)

Khushi: OMG your scaring me Ish I hope nothing to fancy (she said softly)

Ishara: Go there and find out, besides i can tell you you wont need clothes anyway (she giggled)

Khushi blushed and Arnav was trying to understand what Ishara was telling her to make her blush so much he was curious so he asked

Arnav: Ok what the hell is going on (he raised his eye brow)

Ishara: Nothing its for us to know and for you to keep guessing (she joked)

Arnav shook his head Khushi continuously blushing, A while later they ate dinner and celebrated in true Raizada style. 

chapter 20

The family was unaware of all that was going on, and the two of them didnt want to tell them either, they didnt wan to spoil the fun. Arnav held on to Khushi tightly she hid herself in his arms and listened to his heart beat that calmed her running senses. After a while of silence she asked him

Khushi: How did you know that something was wrong?

Arnav: I just did (he said looking into her eyes) I could feel that something wasnt right, I came down looking for you, but you werent there and thats why i came out, I could hear some noises and I knew something was not right

Khushi: (let out a small laugh) Our love is so strange, we can feel each others pain and happiness, is this normal ?

Arnav: No its not, But I dont care I like this feeling between us. Its a special feeling its our magic that only we can create (he said with smile pressing her to his chest)

Khushi: (cuddled into him and then said) I am glad I have you

Arnav: (kissing her forehead, he said) And I am glad I have you.

Khushi: Arnavji I want to forget Kartic, lets promise to never talk about this ever again. I want just you. From now on Karticks chapter is forever closed in my life. I want you to make an agreement with his father and mother that they will keep his son away from me

Arnav: Why an agreement Khushi ?? we will just go some where far away

Khushi: No Arnavji I dont want risks. I know Kartick must have realized that there is no way that he can win especially after today but still i want to make sure he is far away from us and our life. I dont want to have anything to do with him. I never want to speak about Kartic ever again.

Arnav: FIne Khushi I understand tomorrow morning these papers will be ready ask Karticks father and mother to come to our room tomorrow, before our marriage we will get this sorted.

She smiled and the two lovers went inside to freshen up.


The next day was the wedding. Arnav walked out in a white kurta he was looking so stunning. He looked smart and crisp in his kurta. Khushi was in her room ready. Aman came to Arnav to inform him about the papers and about Karticks parents waiting outside. He told Aman to get Khushi to the small room where they were waiting.

Anjili: No way you cant be seen by your future husband just as yet.

Khushi: Di its urgent (she said softly)

Anjili: I know whats urgent your dying to see him right

Khushi: (blushed) Di its to do with Kartick

Anjili: (scrunched her eyes) all okay Khushi

Khushi: Yeah its just some unfinished business.

Anjili nodded and Khushi went off. Arnav was waiting outside the room for his bride. She came she looked stunning in the lengha that she was wearing, he clasped her hand in his and then whispered in her ear

Arnav: You look beautiful

Khushi blushed and Aman interrupted them to say they were waiting. Both of them walked into the room Karticks parents looked at the couple Khushi looked like a bride once more. Arnav said

Arnav: Mr and Mrs Kripalani we would like you to see through these papers and sign them

Arnav handed the papers to Anil

Anil: What is this

Khushi: Its an agreement, Sorry Uncle but I dont want my past to hinder my future and present and thats why i want you to sign this. It is a document stating that I no longer have any ties with you and you and your family have nothing to do with me, we have come out of this alliance on mutual terms and we are going our separate ways on mutual consent

Anil: So your actually doing this. you have decided that this is how its going to be. How could you Khushi after all we have done, Your own father isnt accepting this how could you

Arnav was about to answer when she held his hand and began replying to him

Khushi: How could I what uncle, how could i make a decision for myself, is that what your trying to say?

Sheela: What we are trying to say is that what your doing is wrong

Khushi: what I am doing is wrong and what your son did is right ??

Both the parents looked blank

Khushi: was it right for me to be stuck in a loveless marriage?? Do I not have the right to be loved and accepted by my husband. Yesterday your son came by and he was beaten to death by my future husband you know why because he called me an object of desire. According to your son I am an object not a human not a being with feeling but an object that will be used and thrown. do you want me to stay with a man like that, who will use and throw me away.

Sheela: You could have told us we would have fixed everything for you.

Khushi: How many times did i tell you aunty, wasnt the sadness on my face obvious to you, why should i be a part of something that has no bright future for me. I will admit that you and uncle have been very nice to me and have loved me, but that doesnt change the fact what your son did to me was painful and I am only doing what is right.

Anil: by marrying ASR ??

Khushi: yes by marrying Arnavji, we love each other and I dont owe any of you an explanation.  I am not here to discuss this i have made my final choice I am happy with my Arnavji and I love him there is no point arguing on this, as for my parents if they can not see what their daughter is going through then there is nothing i can say, if the society is more important than me then they can go and be happy with what the society says i am done being a part of a world that is governed with rubbish norms. (pausing she said ) please sign the papers and release me from my bond i want to live me life (she smiled at Arnav)

Anil had nothing to say to her any longer he singed the papers and then left from there with his wife and then Arnav said

Arnav: Happy independence day  (he smirked)

Khushi: Oh Arnavji your so cute (she smiled)

Arnav: what its the truth (he laughed) but on a serious note i am proud of you, my kitten or should i say my tigress.

Khushi hugged him tightly the two of them held hands and walked to their wedding where they couldnt wait any longer to become one.

Chapter 19

Anjili and Ishara were all set for the wedding it was a week they spent in Goa the hotel they were staying in had suggested that they hold the ceremony at their beach. SO the wedding was a proper beach wedding, invations were sent out to all the people and the wedding was on a fine saturday morning, in the night there would be a reception and a party and the next day Arnav and Khushi would leave for their honeymoon to Hawaii. Khushi had never been to Hawaii and Arnav had told her that there was a spaa there that did good massages. Khushi just wanted to go some place where she was stress free. She wanted to go to a place where there was only her and Arnav and their love. They needed that, just to be alone with each other. After the whole stress of her parents leaving her and Kartic humiliating, she deserved the break.

Arnav got the divorced papers signed and finally Kartic and she were no longer tied to one another. Anjili had bought Khushi an expensive designer wedding outfit, It was beautiful pink and red outfit with beads all over. There was alot of hustle bustle the guests had started to arrive in and Arnav started to introduce Khushi to every one, She was happy to meet everyone and seemed to get along well. Nani came in too she, Khushi was scared that she may disapprove but she didnt. She said that she could see happiness reflecting in Arnav's eyes and thats all she wanted. Things were going smooth as ever.

Today was the mehindi night Khushi had mehindi all over both her hands. It was beautiful on the side she had Arnav's name engraved in it. Every one was teasing her with Arnav and she was blushing and blushing away.

Ishaara: So now I guess I can call u bhabhi (she smiled)

Khsuhi: (Khushi blushed) Yeah I guess you can... But you know Ishaara i would like it if u called me Di too, I will always take you to be my younger sister.

Ishaara hugged Khushi and smiled and thanked her and then Anjili said

Anjili: Well isnt my chottey lucky, he has you, really khushi I have a good feeling about your future life with him.

Khushi: Thank you so much Di (she hugged her) I am glad and thankful to Devi Maya that she sent Arnavji for me, I really love him

Ishaara: Yeah we know we can see it in your eyes, and also your cheeks turn red when we mention his name (she giggled)

And then again Khsuhi's face turned scarlet. Anjlili and the other girls laughed and laughed.

The mehendi went off smoothly she was so happy, Khushi could almost feel the stars with all the happiness and love that fluttered around her. It felt like she had the world. Devi Maya had indeed blessed her with all the happiness. Some part of her was still sad that her parents didn't agree to her decision, but she knew her heart of hearts that what she was doing was the right thing. She was taking a stand for herself and it was for the betterment of her life and she knew that Arnav was made for her. She was certain that this was all her Maya's plan to get her to this, it was all a test and a learning lesson. Love never comes easy, She got up from her seat to go outside she wanted a few moments to herself to feel the fresh air on her face and the wind in her hair. The happiness in her life, so with out telling anyone she left for outside, she knew that they were to busy dancing and celebrating the men were up stairs playing cards and drinking. They werent allowed down not that they didnt try they did but Anjili shooed them off.

As she reached out she saw the majestic dark blue sky filled with stars. It was a lovely night the waves curled across the soft sand. She had the most radiant smile on her face. The wind blew in giving her a rush of feelings. She was thanking the gods for what they gave her and when she was done she was about to go in when suddenly her path was blocked with the devil.

It was Kartick he had an evil grin on his face. The grin widened and Khushi looked at him with confusion as to what he wanted now from her.

Kartick: Hello Khushi

Khushi: (angry) what do you want

Kartick: You didnt think I would let you off easily did you.

Khushi: (confused) What do you mean

Kartic held her hand and dragged her and the back, she struggled trying to let go, he didnt let her. Khushi was shouting and shouting away and thats when he said

Kartic: Screaming wont get you anywhere the music is too loud they cant hear you they are busy going drunk and dancing

Khushi: (angry) let go off me, If Arnav finds out he will kill you

Kartic: You mean if he finds out

Khushi: He will (she said with a rude tone)

Kartic: Khushi after what happens today he what no other man will accept you. (he threw her down)

Khushi hurt her elbow as she fell across the grey rocky surface. But still she didnt look week she looked into his eyes and then said with all her courage

Khushi: Arnav is going to kill you. He wont let even a scratch come on me. You will pay for this

Kartic: (gave a hollow laugh and said) Huh you think he loves you. He doesnt love you, nobody can ever love you. Your a middle class filth thats what you are. He is only with you because he knows he can take advantage of you innocences Khushi he will use you and throw you just like I did

Khushi: (got up from the floor and slapped him hard across his face) How dare you talk such rubbish My Arnavji is not like that, Not every one is like you. Arnav will do no such thing, If you think I will fall into your trap then your wrong (she shouted to defend the man she loved)

Kartic: FIne suit yourself believe what you have to, it doesnt matter to me, I am still not going to let you go so easily. You will pay for insulting me like this. No one gets off easily like this.

He pressed her to the wall. She moved her face struggling to get him off. He tried to launch himself on her she pushed him off with all her might and he fell. She tried to run but he pulled her back pinning her back to the wall he said

Kartick: YOu wont get away Khushi

She shut her eyes tight clenching her fists crying away. He tried to launch his lips on her creamy skin but as he was about to touch her soft surface he was pulled back by the collar and within a spur of a moment he felt a hard punch on his face and he fell back on the floor. Khushi opened her eyes and looked around and she was on in relief to see Arnav standing right there and Kartic on the floor.

She didnt waste a second she ran behind him holding him with all her strength, he knew she was scared and clutched her as well. Kartic got up once more and tried to drag khushi out of Arnav's arms she was a rope of Tug of war between the two one pulling her from one end and the other from the other side. She was in pain, unable to see that Arnav in one swift moment held her and swept her to his side and she hid behind him. Kartic was in shock.

Arnav held Kartic by the collar and yelled in his true ASR tone

Arnav: How dare you (his voice thundered)

Kartick struggled to get out of his hold. Arnav left him and then began punching him left right and center, Kartic fought back, but was no match for Arnav who had unleashed his inner beast. Kartic was black and blue all over.

Kartick: By hitting me it wont change the fact, Your going to do exactly what I did to Khushi ASR (he smiled, taunting him) Use and throw her, she is not some one to love her class, she doesnt deserve it she is just an object of desire. once the desire is over the object can be discarded (he said taunting)

Arnav punched him once more, his temper rose to the fullest he kept hitting Kartick, when Khushi came and held his hand. Kartick smiled back at Arnav and Khushi with bleeding teeth. No shame on his face he looked straight at them and then Khushi said

Khushi: let him Go

Arnav: (Shocked) What, Khushi he is talking rubbish how can I let him go

Khushi: He is not worth it, why are you wasting you energy on him (she explained)

Arnav: (angry) I can not stand him talking about you like this, I will kill him (he was about to hit him when she held his hand)

Khushi: Arnavji Stop it, dont you see this is what he wants, he wants to see us hurt and angry he wants to see us break and crumble. (she said) look at him look at that smug smile on his  face. he is enjoying this he wants to see you fight. He wants to make me feel as if I am a no body and by fighting him we are proving him right. I dont care what he says and what he doesnt. I care what you think of me. I know you love me and I love you. That is the truth and we will not let any Kartic or anybody come in between our relationship. Our love is pure and strong and I trust you with all my heart and sole.

She held on to Arnav and hugged him tightly, Arnav looked once more and him and then shut his eyes and took a deep breath and then said.

Arnav: forget it lets get out of here, Your right we are beyond this filth.

Kartick lay there on the floor hurt and swollen with yet another plan of his failed. there is one thing he realized today and that is that Khushi knew him way to well. She was aware of all his moves and it seemed like penetrating through Arnav and Khushi's relationship was impossible accepting defeat he had no choice but to let go.