21-01-2019, 01:33 PM
PART 33
The time of Khushi’s farewell was here. Although she had stayed away from her family for years on her own, it brought upon myriads of emotions as it marked the commencement of the biggest journey of their lives, which both the sides only hoped, to last forever.
Khushi’s father was not satisfied with Arnav or his daughter’s decision of marrying him. He knew that Arnav had come to the path leading to Khushi for the sake of revenge and continued on the same for the sake of wish-fulfillment. His realization, according to his father-in-law, was ignited by guilt rather than stringing of the heart and while his desperateness to unite with her was for the custody of the children and the need of her forgiveness was because he had turned into a father to a daughter, hence empathizing with her.
”I know, Uncle, that you do not hold me in high regard and in fact, you would have never chosen me for your daughter if it were in your hands but I assure you that I will try to give her as much as love and care as you have given her. I might have let her down once but that will be the only time throughout my life of its kind. I hope someday I will become your choice of son-in-law,” he hoped, joining his hands in obeisance in front of his in-laws.
”We will see to it. I do hope that you won’t break the little trust my Sona has vested onto you and agreed to marry you. Break her heart again and that’ll be the last thing you’ll do,” he warned with an intensity which made a shiver run across Arnav’s spine. Savitha put an arm over her husband’s biceps to calm him down so as to not create a scene in front of the relatives who were already waiting for more content to gossip over.
Khushi was kept busy by Rachna and her other friends during the exchange and she came towards her parents who were standing near the car. Fresh tears filled in her eyes as she took both of them in her tight embrace. Her parents showered tender kisses of love and affection over their daughter who had grown up too fast for them.
”Everything will be fine, Sona. Don’t worry. If you ever need something, just call us, no matter what the time is. We will always be available,” assured her father, tucking her hair affectionately behind her ears as he wiped her tears away, while struggling to control his own.
It was Khushi’s turn to wipe his tears as she struggled to crack a smile. It was indeed tough to swallow one’s pain and smile in a hope to see the same reflect upon someone else but love gives the strength to accomplish every such feat.
”You don’t worry, Papa. I’ll be fine. You both take care and don’t neglect your health. Take medicines on time and don’t let Mumma watch too many supernatural shows, it’s not good for her,” she joked, hoping to bring a smile on her parents face but it only made them more sorrowful.
”Aunty, Uncle, she is already worked up. If you cry, who will give her strength?” interrupted Rachna, putting an arm around Savitha as Anurag took over Khushi’s father.
”Do you want your princess to embark on a new journey on sad note? Come on, Uncle, you know Khushi, nothing can ever stop her so she will keep visiting you. And Arnav will make sure of it, isn’t it, Arnav?”
”Of course, Anurag. She can come every day if she wants but I will make sure she visits at least twice a week,” vowed Arnav as Anurag smiled at him and nodded in approval as he looked at the worried parents.
”Happy Married Life, Beta. Hope you get every happiness of the world!” wished her mother lovingly.
”Love you, Sona!” said her father as Rachna asked Arnav to guide Khushi towards the car of it would turn into a tougher situation, considering the rough history and lack of trust between the parties.
Arnav slipped his palm behind hers as he dbangd his other arm over her shoulder and began guiding her towards the decorated car as Khushi sought solace from him by resting her head against his shoulder, controlling her sobs as alien feelings took over her. Indeed the brainwashing via the notion of paraaya-dhan and daan was taking its toll on the person who never bothered to believe it too.
After sad good-byes, when silence took over in the car, Arnav looked at their joined hands and began speaking.
”Relax, Khushi. I know it is very tough for you and it is very tough and almost impossible for me to imagine the same happening with Kuhu some day but just remember that I am always with you, no matter what, just like your parents would have stood beside you. You wouldn’t have to give your parent’s place to anyone, nor will you have to change yourself in anyway, just consider my family as an addition to yours, that is more than enough. I will take care of everything else and make sure to put in every effort to find your happiness.”
The time of Khushi’s farewell was here. Although she had stayed away from her family for years on her own, it brought upon myriads of emotions as it marked the commencement of the biggest journey of their lives, which both the sides only hoped, to last forever.
Khushi’s father was not satisfied with Arnav or his daughter’s decision of marrying him. He knew that Arnav had come to the path leading to Khushi for the sake of revenge and continued on the same for the sake of wish-fulfillment. His realization, according to his father-in-law, was ignited by guilt rather than stringing of the heart and while his desperateness to unite with her was for the custody of the children and the need of her forgiveness was because he had turned into a father to a daughter, hence empathizing with her.
”I know, Uncle, that you do not hold me in high regard and in fact, you would have never chosen me for your daughter if it were in your hands but I assure you that I will try to give her as much as love and care as you have given her. I might have let her down once but that will be the only time throughout my life of its kind. I hope someday I will become your choice of son-in-law,” he hoped, joining his hands in obeisance in front of his in-laws.
”We will see to it. I do hope that you won’t break the little trust my Sona has vested onto you and agreed to marry you. Break her heart again and that’ll be the last thing you’ll do,” he warned with an intensity which made a shiver run across Arnav’s spine. Savitha put an arm over her husband’s biceps to calm him down so as to not create a scene in front of the relatives who were already waiting for more content to gossip over.
Khushi was kept busy by Rachna and her other friends during the exchange and she came towards her parents who were standing near the car. Fresh tears filled in her eyes as she took both of them in her tight embrace. Her parents showered tender kisses of love and affection over their daughter who had grown up too fast for them.
”Everything will be fine, Sona. Don’t worry. If you ever need something, just call us, no matter what the time is. We will always be available,” assured her father, tucking her hair affectionately behind her ears as he wiped her tears away, while struggling to control his own.
It was Khushi’s turn to wipe his tears as she struggled to crack a smile. It was indeed tough to swallow one’s pain and smile in a hope to see the same reflect upon someone else but love gives the strength to accomplish every such feat.
”You don’t worry, Papa. I’ll be fine. You both take care and don’t neglect your health. Take medicines on time and don’t let Mumma watch too many supernatural shows, it’s not good for her,” she joked, hoping to bring a smile on her parents face but it only made them more sorrowful.
”Aunty, Uncle, she is already worked up. If you cry, who will give her strength?” interrupted Rachna, putting an arm around Savitha as Anurag took over Khushi’s father.
”Do you want your princess to embark on a new journey on sad note? Come on, Uncle, you know Khushi, nothing can ever stop her so she will keep visiting you. And Arnav will make sure of it, isn’t it, Arnav?”
”Of course, Anurag. She can come every day if she wants but I will make sure she visits at least twice a week,” vowed Arnav as Anurag smiled at him and nodded in approval as he looked at the worried parents.
”Happy Married Life, Beta. Hope you get every happiness of the world!” wished her mother lovingly.
”Love you, Sona!” said her father as Rachna asked Arnav to guide Khushi towards the car of it would turn into a tougher situation, considering the rough history and lack of trust between the parties.
Arnav slipped his palm behind hers as he dbangd his other arm over her shoulder and began guiding her towards the decorated car as Khushi sought solace from him by resting her head against his shoulder, controlling her sobs as alien feelings took over her. Indeed the brainwashing via the notion of paraaya-dhan and daan was taking its toll on the person who never bothered to believe it too.
After sad good-byes, when silence took over in the car, Arnav looked at their joined hands and began speaking.
”Relax, Khushi. I know it is very tough for you and it is very tough and almost impossible for me to imagine the same happening with Kuhu some day but just remember that I am always with you, no matter what, just like your parents would have stood beside you. You wouldn’t have to give your parent’s place to anyone, nor will you have to change yourself in anyway, just consider my family as an addition to yours, that is more than enough. I will take care of everything else and make sure to put in every effort to find your happiness.”
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