Karvachauth

Arnav – Nothing ...just go now.... (Aman rushes out. In mind) I just can't stop thinking about Khushi.... she is married still I get these weird thoughts....and the way she is behaving around me, I feel she is also getting similar thoughts...we can't be like some secret happy go lucky couple.... need to speak openly to her.

NEXT MORNING – DINING TABLE

All ladies gathered. Akash's Mother is also in Shanthivan to celebrate Karvachauth. Nani ji gives her gift to Mami, and she is excited

Mami – Thank you Sasu ma.... (Naani gives a parcel to Anjali)

Anjali – Thank you Nani...Shyam Ji...has sent this right? (Nani nods a yes.... Khushi is happy seeing this celebrative environment. Anjali gives the gift to Khushi)

Khushi – Anjali Ji...I am just a caretaker.... you need not...

Anjali – Shh... you have literally become a part of family....so don't call yourself as just caretaker (hugs her...Khushi smiles and takes the saree) you are doing the vrat right? (Khushi nods a yes) Ok wait... (she goes to kitchen and gets Khushi's milk) take it ....the milk with special powder suggested by doctor...

Khushi – How could you get the powder so quickly...?

Anjali – That's the advantage of being with Chote (looking at Khushi's confused face) he can arrange anything at any time.... have it.

Khushi – Why me?

Anjali – Because you are anaemic. Have it, don't argue or else I will call chote (She threatens and both drink milk)

GUEST ROOM

Khushi is in her room checking her phone. After a long gap she is reading the last message from her husband

Meeting you is out of question Khushi...please stop whatever you are doing...you will never be able to find me...I would not be replying to your messages anymore.... Stop expecting anything more from me...

Finally, she decides to reply to the message....

Ok...I can't force you but the reason I want to meet you is to tell you that you did not marry my sister, instead you married me. I don't even know your name. Your mother had assured me that you would be the best husband. I hope you consider talking to me at least once, before shutting me off... Think and let me know your answer.

LIVING ROOM

Shyam arrives and everyone is excited...he is introduced to Khushi.

Shyam – Thanks Khushi Ji...I am glad that you took care of my Rani Sahiba in my absence... (he extends hand, but Khushi just does namaste. She feels very uncomfortable around him with his dirty look)

EVENING

Arnav was all busy with his work in office hence never had chance to check his phone. He comes home in evening with a gift box. Anjali notices him.

Anjali – Chote.... look at you....is this the time to come home? (Grabs the gift from his hand and Arnav as usual sighs) go get ready and come down...

Arnav – What will I do in your drama Di? I am in my room. Anyway your husband is back. So, spare me.

Shyam – But Saale saab..

Arnav – Please jijaji.....I won't be comfortable.....you guys enjoy.....

ARNAV'S ROOM

He goes to his room and freshen up....and he reads Khushi's message after a long gap.

As he sat on his bed, staring at Khushi's message, Arnav was shocked. His wife? How could this be? He thought back to their interactions, and his attraction to her made sense now. She was still searching for him, still wanting to talk. He felt a pang of guilt for his initial rejection and not trying to find the truth.

Ok...I can't force you but the reason I want to meet you is to tell you that you did not marry my sister, instead you married me. I don't even know your name. Your mother had assured me that you would be the best husband. I hope you consider talking to me at least once, before shutting me off... Think and let me know your answer.

Arnav - What the hell.....Khushi is not my sister-in-law but wife??? (He was unable to digest this fact) Why is she responding after 1 month? That too today? Let me try to find what this mysterious wife of mine is up to (he starts to type) no let her wait.... (Khushi was waiting for Arnav to be back. She knocks the door) oh think of the devil and devil is here (murmurs to himself and opens the door but Khushi could hear some feeble voice)

Khushi – Ji??

Arnav – Nothing.... Tell me.. why are you here...???(He notices her all decked up in saree...she starts playing with her pallu) You need help with that? (He taunts)

Khushi – No.... I mean .... I don't want to go to terrace for the Karvachauth pooja....can I perform at your poolside...if you don't mind.....(Arnav is looking at her)...please...(She pleads)

Arnav – Ok fine.... go ahead... but strictly no dirtying the pool....(Khushi just happily nods and goes back) What is in her mind? Does she know it's me? Is she is playing around? (He notices her coming to poolside from her room's entrance ... she keeps all necessary stuff, and she gets a photo. Arnav thinks in mind) there she goes.... dad might have sent my photo.... how could I miss? Will catch her red handed today... (he walks to the pool, and she smiles)

Khushi – Will just arrange stuff and go.... I won't disturb .... Once moon comes just 10 minutes...I will be done... (Arnav nods)

Arnav – So you use your husband's photo? (She just nods...she feels uncomfortable...he wants to dig) can I have a look? (She passes the photo with trembling hands...he looks at the photo where he was wearing sehra at wedding) This? The face is not visible...

Khushi – I only have this.... that too the priest's assistant had took it during marriage.The priest stopped him from taking further phost as my father-in-law had given strict instuctions to keep this a secret. (he gives back the photo and she keeps it on table and goes back. He starts thinking)

Arnav – Oh.... why is it so confusing? why doesn't she even know my name? Papa denied photos? Will surely figure this out soon....and why is she arranging stuff here and avoiding doing this in group? something should be cooking in her mind.... (He picks up his phone and replies to her message.)

Whom I married doesn't matter to me. I just do not want this relation whether it's you or your sister. If you want any financial help do let me know your bank account details. I will surely help.

Arnav wanted to push her buttons. Khushi was helping Anjali arrange her things. Shyam comes there.

Shyam – Khushi Ji... you should have called your husband here (Anjali signs him not to bring that topic. Khushi's phone beeps and looking at the sender her face lit up)

Anjali – Seems like his message only (Khushi shy's and nods a Yes. She rushes to the room) Good that he has messaged at least (Shyam looks at Khushi suspiciously)

Khushi reads the message, and she is angry. She replies.

I need a husband not your charity. I still don't understand why you are denying this relation. I came all the way from Bangalore to Delhi to search you and you do this to me? Such a heartless person you are. I am good all by myself. I do not want to continue these conversations with you.

She angrily comes out to poolside and the moon is visible. Arnav is watching her muttering something and perform rituals.He was enjoying this irritated form of hers. He had a strange feeling; this woman was doing all this for him and herself did not know. He walks out to have closer look of her doing pooja and it coincides with her looking the photo and him together through sieve. Khushi looks at him. He was lost in thoughts....and mutters to herself...in a loud voice.

Khushi – Yeah...this had to happen.... I don't know why this vrat is gone for toss....(In annoyed tone) Arnav ji.... What did you do? (She screams...which brings him out of trans, and he suddenly hits his leg to a pot)

Arnav – Ouch....

Khushi – What happened? (Arnav moves to a close by chair and sits...Khushi rushes to him keeping the plate on the table ...checking his leg....) where were you lost...sorry I shouted your name like that....... you know I was angry about my husband's message, and you also came in my view behind the sieve...I just.... (Arnav just stuffs the sweet in her mouth)

Arnav – Shhhh ... how much will you blabber.... I never knew you could talk so much... Leave my leg now... (Khushi starts coughing due to sudden stuffing of sweet...he makes her drink the water.... Khushi suddenly realised ...Arnav had just broke her fast...she did not know he did that intentionally)

Khushi – How could you do this Arnav Ji? (Stands up... Tears pools up in her eyes) ... you spoiled my whole day's effort...

Arnav – What did I do? (He asks innocently)

Khushi – Forget it.... did you realise you just broke my fast? (She walks of from there with frustrated face)

Arnav – Should I hear her side of story once? (Thinks for a while) what if my move gets the enemy alerted? (but smiles suddenly) thank God at least I won't feel guilty for having these romantic feeling for someone's wife.... it's my own wife I can think whatever I want. Such a relief. It felt nice to break her fast. (He smiles with excitement)