Arnav was about to go out of the house, but Khushi stopped him: Arnav…
Arnav stopped and turned to her: Hmm. Khushi quickly hugged him with moist eyes: You know I don’t want your bad, by making Shyam and Anjali leave this house, its to give you happiness and also stop them from doing bad things with you. Are you feeling alone now? But tell me, do you stay with comfortable with people like them? At least here you’re surrounded with good people. I’m here with you.. tell me are you sad because of Anjali?
Arnav shh-ed her hugging her back: You speak too much…
Khushi shut her eyes tightly: I don’t like to see you sad now.
Arnav: I’m not sad now. You’ve changed my mood…
Khushi smiled: Sachi?
Arnav nodded: Muchi…
Nk came there and found them in each other’s embrace: Huuuhh sorry to disturb Mr. & Mrs. Raizada…
Arnav broke the hug glaring at Nk, who in return chuckled.
NK: Actually I wanted to inform you both that you will have to rehearse for a dance now, because we already practiced it for sangeet, and you all came late, so quickly go and rehearse because we don’t have time..
Arnav frowned: What? I’m not going to dance and all. In fact I want to talk with you now..
Nk: Please, we have made a competition with the Lavanya’s family, we have to win and you both must help me..
Khushi nodded: Haan Nk we will help you. You don’t worry..
Arnav glared at Khushi, who glared at him back: You’re going to dance with me..
Arnav crossed his arms: I won’t..
Khushi started looking around: Looks like I will have to find a partner for me then..
Arnav immediately refused: No, I..I will..I will dance with you..
Arnav turned to Nk: Let’s go..
Khushi smiled watching both leave, in her thoughts: I promise Arnav, I will make you happy again. You will find happiness only in our relationship..
She went to Akash’s room now concentrating on her plan..
She entered in the room with a smirk, Akash was resting on his bed, he shifted his attention to her: You.. what do you want?
Khushi smiled: Just came to warn you. You see today your sister and her husband left the house only because of Khushi Kumari Gupta, very soon I will send you out of AR company..
Akash clenched his fist: YOU. I won’t spare you..
Khushi laughed: Karoge kya? Just try to touch me once, Arnav himself will make your life a hell..
Akash: So this was your game, I must say you’re really smart, first gained Arnav’s trust and now making him do what you want..
Khushi smirked: Nahin this was not my game. You also tried to gain Arnav’s trust but you didn’t succeed, do you think I would? I really showed him my true face and that’s why he trusts me, unlike you, Anjali, Payal and Shyam who only lie to him…
Akash looked away, Khushi: Jijaji do remember my warnings, work hard and earn your money with respect otherwise I’m here to show you the right path..
Khushi left from there smiling…
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Nk: Kya hua Nannav? What do you want to talk with me?
Arnav: I need your help. How did you convince Lavanya to stay with you?
Nk almost had an heart attack hearing this from Arnav. Arnav crossed his arms and waited till Nk ends his over drama..
Nk also crossed his arms like Arnav: Can I know why do you want to know? I mean do you like someone?

Arnav: I like my wife only Nk. Now just tell me na fast..
Nk smiled, and the next moment he hugged Arnav tightly: You don’t know how I am happy hearing this from you Nannav, believe me I prayed the most for you to find happiness and live a new life with Khushi.. Aww I just can’t express my happiness..
Arnav smiled: Monkey.. thank you. You were always there for me, when I needed you…
Nk broke the hug, wiping his tears of happiness: Okay, I have to help you right. So I convinced Lavanya first I used to stick around her everytime, and she slapped me also.. (Arnav imagined Khushi slapping him, he quickly decided, this Nk idea he won’t use), then once I saved her from falling on the stairs of her college ( Arnav furrowed his brows, he won’t make Khushi fall just to save her again), and I also danced for her Nannav, yeah this is just awesome. Today is Sangeet and you can use this as way to confess for her.. Leave it on me..
Khushi came there making a angry face: What are you both talking?
Arnav covered Nk’s mouth before he could spill the truth to Khushi. Arnav: Nothing, random stuffs.
Khushi: Let’s prepare our dance Arnav, we are getting late. Mami, Payal, Akash and Sheetal are already preparing for it..
Arnav looked at Nk, then whispered only audible to Nk: How am I supposed to rehearse for two dances?
Khushi tried hard to listen, but pouted not understanding anything they were saying.
Nk: Woh Khushi, I’ve changed the idea now. You will dance on your song and Nannav his. And this will help us in having more dancing sequences than Lavanya’s family..
Khushi face fell hearing this: Aisa kyun? Acha tik hai.. I’m going..
She left from there. Arnav, Nk and Lavanya went to a guest room to rehearse for the dance..
Lavanya put on the song on her phone and danced with Nk showing Arnav the steps.
Nk started dancing: Jo Bhida Tere… Jo Bhida Tere Nainon Se Taanka (When my gaze got fixed with Your eyes)
Toh Aashiq Surrender Hua (This made the lover surrender (his heart)
Tune Sharma Ke Window Se Jhaanka (When You shyly peeked out of the window)
Toh Aashiq Surrender Hua (This made the lover surrender )
Aa Sun O Ri Gori, Mohabbat Mein Tohri (Listen O girl! being in Your love)
Na Jaane Kab June Se December Hua…(I never knew when June became December)
Arnav looked at both in disbelief: Stop this. I’m not going to dance like this, what’s this? Khushi never peeked out of the window for me. And I know when it’s June or December. I’m not so lost in love like this.. Khushi will laugh at me..
Lavanya: Arnav just try it na. Khushi will love it.. Aashiq surrender hua. This is just you, first you rejected her, but then you had to surrender to her love..
Arnav nodded sideways. Nk glared at him: Nannav.. you won’t get any better chance than this..
Arnav had no option left, other than accept this crazy idea..
Arnav made a helpless face: Let’s start..
Khushi on the other side was thinking on what song she should dance. She wanted the song to show Arnav, that their relationship is changing now, they aren’t the married couple they were before, now they are moving to a new stage in their marriage – Love..
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It was 8:00pm, and every guest started gathering around the hall excited to see the sangeet for the marriage and enjoy good food.
Arnav, Akash, Nk were already there checking if the arrangements were done well or not.
Nk came to Arnav: Nervous?
Arnav crossed his arms angrily at Nk: With that song, I can only be nervous of Khushi’s reaction. I just hope she doesn’t laugh at me..
Nk pressed his lips: Don’t worry Nannav, you looked cute while dancing..
Arnav widened his eyes: Cute?
Khushi reached the hall smiling helping Lavanya, Sheetal and Payal were behind them. Mami was coming with NK’s mom also behind them..
Arnav and Nk were lost at sight of their respective woman. Khushi was in red saree making Arnav gulp his saliva at her beauty, she was looking extra-gorgeous with red, his favorite color. Arnav refused to take his eyes off her.
Khushi felt uncomfortable with his gaze, she adjusted her saree smiling awkwardly to Lavanya. Arnav looked away smirking.
“ Yeh laad governor ko kya hua? He is behaving strangely now” Khushi thought eying Arnav suspiciously..
Lavanya and Nk were sited now waiting to see the performance made for them..
Lavanya looked at Arnav showing thumbs up smiling. Arnav made a weird face, not sure if he would be able to dance in front of everyone.
Khushi was talking with Mami, about how much she is excited to show her dance moves.
Arnav came there, Khushi stopped talking and glanced at him once. Mami smiled and excused herself, Khushi raised her hand to stop Mami.
Arnav: Mrs.Raizada do wear red often. It looks perfect on you..
Khushi widened her eyes at his open flirt with her. Arnav smirked seeing her soft cheeks turning red.
Arnav: You made me write your name in my hand. Now its time for my challenge right?
Khushi: What challenge?
Arnav whispered near her ear: If I dance for you, then you must kiss me.
Khushi almost shouted: Kyaaaa??
Arnav smiled: Yeah, I’m dancing because you wanted me too, now I want something in return also..Will you give me?
Khushi blushed, she went from there running..
The sangeet started with Lavanya’s mom and dad dance. Then it was followed by Nk’s mom and dad.
Some friends also presented a dance for them. Lavanya rested her head on Nk’s shoulder smiling at their dances..
It was Khushi time, Arnav till now had a boring face to all performances but when he heard it was Khushi time, his face lit up in happiness..
Khushi came on stage with a bright smile, but soon it faded seeing Arnav’s gaze only on her. An unknow blush crept over her face, he as a husband never looked at her like that, she was finding this too strange but good.
The girls around her started dancing, waking her up from her thoughts…
Khushi joined the girls dancing: Haan Hai Koi To Wajah Jo Jeene Ka Maza Yun Aane Laga (Yes, there is some reason, that I am finding happiness in living life)
Yeh Hawaaon Mein Hai Kya Thoda Sa Jo Naasha Yun Chhaane Laga (What's there in this wind, that I feel a slight intoxication)
Puchho Na Puchho Mujhe Kya Hua Hai Teri Raahon Mein Aakar (Don't ask me what has happened to me after coming on Your path)
Puchho Na Puchho Mujhe Kya Milega Teri Baahon Mein Aakar (Don't ask me what I'll gain when I embrace myself in Your arms)
(Khushi)
Ye Ishq Haaye Baithe Bithaaye Jannat Dikhaaye Haan (This love is such that just while sitting and imagining, it shows You heaven)
O Rama
Ye Ishq Haaye Baithe Bithaaye Jannat Dikhaaye Haan (This love is such that just while sitting and imagining, it shows You heaven)
Tode Maine Saare Hi Bandhan Zamaane Tere (I have broken all the relationships with he world)
Todungi Na Main Waada I won't break my promise (that I made to You)
Aadha Hissa Mere To Dil Ki Kahani Ka Tu (You are half the part of my love story)
Piya Mein Baaki Aadha (My Beloved, I am the rest half of it)
Dekho Na Dekho Mujhe Kya Hua Hai (Look now look, what's happened to me)
Teri Yaadon Mein Kho Kar (After getting lost in Your memories)
Puchho Na Puchho Mujhe Kya Hua Teri Baaton Mein Jeekar (Don't ask me what I'll get by living in Your talks)
Ye Ishq Haaye Baithe Bithaaye Jannat Dikhaaye Haan (This love is such that just while sitting and imagining, it shows You heaven)
O Rama
Ye Ishq Haaye Baithe Bithaaye Jannat Dikhaaye Haan (This love is such that just while sitting and imagining, it shows You heaven)
Mere Jaise Laakhon Mile Honge Tujhko Piya (You might have gotten a million like me, my beloved)
Mujhe To Mila Tu Hi (But for me, I have found only You)
Tu Hi Mere Hothon Ki Khilti Hui Si Hasi (You are the reason of the wide smile on my lips)
Gila Bhi Piya Tu Hi (And You are the complaint as well, my beloved)
Dekho Na Dekho Mujhe Kya Hua Hai (Look now look, what's happened to me)
Tujhe Sapnon Mein Laakar (By bringing You into my dreams)
Puchho Na Puchho Mujhe Kya Hua Hai Teri Baaton Mein Aakar (Don't ask me what has happened to me after coming into Your talks)
Ye Ishq Haaye Baithe Bithaaye Jannat Dikhaaye Haan
(This love is such that just while sitting and imagining, it shows You heaven)
O Rama
Khushi ended her performance with style. She looked at everyone smiling, then stopped at her husband side, to know what he thought about her dance..
Arnav smiled. She lowered her eyes smiling, this smile was only for him..
The last dance was to be presented by Arnav. Arnav was at the backside of the stage nervous and feeling pathetic also.
Nk: Go na Nannav, you’re wasting time.
Arnav entered in the stage pushed by Nk. He glared at Nk, then faced everyone with a half-smile. Mami was smiling wondering on what song Arnav would dance.
“Jo Bhida Tere… Jo Bhida Tere Nainon Se Taanka” the music started but Arnav was standing like a statue there..
Nk face palmed: Iska toh kuch bhi nahin hone wala..
Khushi busted out laughing, she was surprised Arnav chose this song to dance. Arnav’s mood went off seeing Khushi laughing, this wasn’t his plan at all.
He glared at the person who was controlling the music system: Stop this song…
The person stopped in fear of ASR. Arnav left the stage and walked till Khushi. Khushi smirked: You’re already losing your challenge Mr.Raizada..
Arnav held her hand smiling: Arnav Singh Raizada never accepts defeat..
Khushi looked at him confused, as he guided her to the stage..
Aa iss raat ke lamhe
Sang mere kaat le
Neend ko chhed ke tu
Sang mere jaag le
(Come and spend these moments
Of this night with me
Leaving the sleep
You wake up with me)
Arnav sang first looking deeply at Khushi's eyes, her condition was the same, she kept looking at him forgetting the guest and everyone else.

When she realized she wasn't alone with him, she walked to go out of the stage, Arnav held her hand stopping her..

Inn labon ko tu apne labon pe jagah de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Zara nazdeek tu aane de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Tujhe khud ke kareeb laane de
(Give place there lips on your lips
Give me your love, you give me love
You just let me come close
Give me your love, you give me love
You let yourself come close)
Arnav placed his hand on her waist coming closer to her
she looked at the other side blushing..
Dheemi si aanch pe tere tan ki
Thoda thoda jalun yoon main
Jo bhi hai ye hayaa mere mann ki
Aaja sonpu tujhe hi

(On the fire of your body
I burn like this
Whatever is this shyness of my heart
Come I entrust you)
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Inn labon ko tu apne labon pe jagah de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Zara nazdeek tu aane de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Tujhe khud ke kareeb laane de
(Give place there lips on your lips
Give me your love, you give me love
You just let me come close
Give me your love, you give me love
You let yourself come close)

Meri saanson ke sang milon chal tu
Apni saansein zara le ke
Karle mera safar phir ruk na tu
Aake meri hadon pe
(You walk far away with me breath
Just with your breath
Travel then you don't stop
Coming on my limits)

Khushi was about to go, but Arnav held her hand gently..
Inn labon ko tu bhi apne labon pe jagah de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Zara nazdeek tu aane de
Pyaar de mujhe tu pyaar de
Tujhe khud ke kareeb laane de
(Give place there lips on your lips
Give me your love, you give me love
You just let me come close
Give me your love, you give me love
You let yourself come close)

At the end he hugged her from behind, his lips touched her soft and silky hair, Khushi closed her eyes feeling the touch of her husband...
The lights went off, but Arnav wasn't ready to leave Khushi. Arnav whispered huskily: My kiss!
Khushi was shocked hearing this, how didn't she realize that he danced and won the challenge.
Khushi looked around her and only saw darkness, she gulped in fear and the next moment hugged Arnav tightly sobbing..
Arnav was confused with her behavior: Khushi what happened? Are you crying because I asked you to kiss me? (Arnav caressed her back) heyy it's okay you don't need to do it..
Khushi: I'm scared of darkness..
Arnav also looked around him now, he held her hand and went outside through the backstage..
They were outside the hall standing silently for a while, Arnav broke the silence pointing to the stars in the sky: See everything is dark there in the sky but that star is bringing some light..the same way the lights went off in the hall, but you're the star that bright in my life.

Arnav: But it seems it's not the same with you right? You felt scared even though I was there. You don't need me, but a person with whom you can feel secure with. I can't even make you feel comfortable with me, how I will maintain this relationship?
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Khushi angry: It's not true Arnav. I was scared and I hugged you because you're the only one I feel protected with. And if I wasn't comfortable with you, do you think I would talk, play or care for you? You just like to jump on conclusions of your mind without even knowing what other person thinks..
Khushi was about to leave, but turned to Arnav: And..
She shook her head, and the next moment she kissed his cheek surprising Arnav.

Arnav smiled, this time his cheeks turned red! He couldn't believe this, he was blushing. Khushi left from there still angry with him, for thinking of her like that..
Akash gritted his teeth seeing the scene: Dammit, why is she winning everything? Khushi what kind of magic you have, that bhai is always at your side?
He left from there wiping the sweat beads that were forming on his forehead, only thinking of Khushi's words. What if Khushi is right, what if she get him really out of AR? Seeing Arnav obeying her every word, this could be possible too..