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Arnav (upset) - I know how much you loved him Khushi, and I didn't want you to fall into deep grief... so I didn't tell this you, but I kept my eyes on him and I even made some of my dad's people... to watch his every move... as promised, he didn't cheat on you... well, until a month before our marriage... when I heard from my people that he is going back to his old ways... I was going to talk to you about him... but then...

I stare at him with tears in my eyes, why does no one love me? My parents want me to die, my friend who I loved to core mistrusted me... my boyfriend cheated on me... my best friend, she didn't trust me enough to tell me that she and Arnav are dating? The only people who have cared for me are Arnav's parents and my grandmother... but grandmother passed away and as for Arnav's parents... for how long will they care for me? They will eventually give up on me as well... I am frantically trying to stop the tears from coming out, but they won't stop... I shouldn't show my weakness...

Arnav (upset) - Khushi... don't feel that no one loves you... (passes me a tissue)... a lot of people in this world love you... including me, you are my best friend Khushi... you helped me with each issue of mine... stood by me, and encouraged me to reach my goals... honestly, I don't know what my life would have been without you... and Khushi, you are an amazing person, smart and caring... don't think that you are stupid or dumb... because you aren't...  you are the reason I am able to successfully handle Dad's business... I am sorry for not trusting you Khushi... I know no amount of sorries can heal the wound... but I am sure, my changed behaviour will...

I stare at him, tears coming out nonstop. Yes, his changed behaviour will prove to me that he has changed, but I will never be able to forget the way he behaved and talked to me. Of course, he never hurt me physically but I am mentally tortured by him. His rude words still come to me.

Me (upset) -Arnav don't say you love me because I have clearly seen your hatred for me... Don't make me feel that you are my old childhood friend, because that man died, the moment he showed mistrust in me. As for you and your changed behaviour, then it might show you have changed and that you are guilty.... But... (sniff)... it won't make me forget the past... the harsh words you have said to me, the cold behaviour you had towards me, they are still fresh... if only you tried to solve the misunderstanding earlier if only you weren't overpowered by your anger. I am sorry Arnav, but in order for me to forgive you and in order to find out why you did it... it's best if I hear what exactly happened.

Arnav stares at me with a little fear but then covers it up with a brave fake face. Does he think, I don't know him? We have been best friends since childhood, I can easily read his face. Then, why is he trying to be brave...

Arnav (upset) - It's a long story and if you want to hear it, then I will tell you after lunch. Let's go have lunch with Mum and dad for now...

I nod at him and then he passes me more tissues, so I could wipe my face...

Arnav (upset) - why don't you wash your face, and then we can head downstairs.

I nod again and he helps me get up to go to the bathroom. After washing my face, and putting on some makeup, to cover my tear stains, I walk downstairs with another fake smile. It's funny how the girl that hated makeup and despised it everytime, she had to put it on, is now voluntarily putting it on.

Back at my home, my parents wouldn't really care if they see me cry or even if they see black circles in my eyes, so therefore, I wouldn't really have to put on makeup, to hide my sorrows. However, here at the Raizada mansion, Arnav's parents worry when they see black circles, worry when they see me cry and even feel guilty and therefore, I have to put on makeup to cover my sorrows. I never knew how to use makeup, but the maids at my home would always put some makeup on me when I am forced to make public appearances. Now... There are no maids to help me do makeup, so I have to learn them myself.

The first few days of my marriage, it was hard for me to figure out how to use the makeup, but I got used to it after a few days, because practice makes a girl perfect. Now, no one knows if I have cried, or if I didn't sleep a wink. This makeup is used mostly everyday by me, because ever since I married Arnav, I have been crying most days about my fate and sleeping less due to stress. Finally arriving at the dining table, I sit on my chair, and Arnav is about to sit next to me, making me feel uncomfortable. When he was angry with me, he set far away from me, on the opposite side, but now, he suddenly sits next to me. Recognising that I am uncomfortable, he goes to his original spot, on the table. The lunch was eaten silently, with some more pampering and joking with ma and papa. After dinner, as I am about to help ma put the dishes away, she takes the dishes from me.

Ma (upset) - you only came from hospital today, Khushi...  I don't want to make you go there again... I will do them...

I smile seeing her worries.

Me (smiling) - helping you out with housework, won't make me go to hospital, as it's not even a lot of work ma.

Ma is about to reply but papa comes near me and caresses me.

Papa (smiling) - I know beta, but the doctor has said you need lots of rest. I will help your ma for now. You and Arnav should go upstairs, and take some rest.

Me (upset) - papa, I have been resting while I was in coma and I have been resting in the hospital bed for one week. I no longer like resting.

I whine to papa, with a sulky face, while Arnav laughs from behind. I turn around and glare at him, making his smile vanish and he gulps. Who knew the great ASR, could be scared...

Arnav (smiling) - how about we all watch a movie? It has been a long time since we watched one...

I smile, and start jumping up and down, completely forgetting that my foot needs rest.

Arnav (amused) - Khushi, stop jumping up and down... your feet aren't healed completely and come sit on the sofa.

Precap - Movie time...

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