Video and Emotions

Arvind – We have a royal heritage, and you will be the crowned King at you 25th birthday. You might not know but you are already a Prince officially.

Arnav (in mind) – I am going to be a King? What the hell does it mean? Why should anyone die for it? (He continues to watch)

Asha - This whole thing started with the treaty signed between your great grandfather Arnav Mallik's will and his royal friend Sumit Gupta.

Arvind – They merged their kingdoms before joining the democratic India with few clauses (Pauses) I know this sounds absurd, but this is true. Together its wealthiest royal wealth across the country and would be considered for all the major political decisions once you are crowned as customary. You can read more details in the documents.

Asha – But Arnav.... things are not great as your grandfather was a favourite son and the will mentions only his name for this heritage and royal power with government. Others got share from self-acquired property, which was not as big as this. So, all other siblings hated him. There is lot of conspiracy to make this news not reach to you or your wife...since we lost touch with their families we don't even know who the enemies are.

Arnav (In Mind) – This power or royal wealth was not important than you both.... you shouldn't have taken this risk.

Arvind – This is not only about wealth and power. Its about your Dada Ji's last wish.... Your kid need to take back the original surname of Mallik and sit in Sheeshmahal's throne.....we have to continue the Royal heritage.

Arvind – Once your coronation is done, the royal securities and Indian government will safeguard the whole family. You must somehow reach to that point. Please make this possible Chote. I have lived all my life only to make this possible and all I could do was to somehow find out the Gupta family and convince them to marry their daughter to you who is a Princesses. I am feeling that there would be something wrong happening soon, but you need to know these things.

Asha – Khushi is good girl Chote.... she is a darling....you first delete that photo which your dad sent. Its Aashi her twin sister who ran away.

Arvind – Asha this is serious video remember. Aashi or Khushi, in photo they look the same what do you mean delete ...childish...

Asha – You finished all your serious talks right let my son know about how I chose his wife...though they look same, they are not same in character....Chote....you listen you need to look after Khushi well....she is very sweet and innocent....she has promised me that she will never hurt you....she will tolerate all your anger.....(Arnav smiles at this and pauses the video...talks to the picture of his mom on TV)

Arnav – Ma.... she can never hurt me ma.... but I failed...it took this long to even realise she is my wife. Even that happened due to her efforts.... I have treated her so bad all this while...sorry ma...I am sorry...I was shattered...I couldn't digest you guys going away, leaving me suddenly. I left her at the altar ma. (He was feeling very hurt...he did not have the courage to watch this further...he switched it off...he calms down himself. Arranges all the important documents in the safe created inside the house. Leaves his secret car at its place, takes his regular car and drives to Shantivan)

SHANTHIVAN

As soon as he enters, Anjali rushes to him and hugs.

Anjali – Chote...I am trying to call you from evening where were you?

Arnav – I was little disturbed with some office problems. I had switched off the phone during meeting and I forgot to switch it on...but why are you so worried? Looks like you were crying? I am not a kid Di....

Shyam – Ya Rani Saheba....Sale saab has his own things to think about. Let's talk in morning...

Anjali – You keep quite Shyam Ji...this has all happened because of you....

Arnav – Di...please what's the matter? you shouldn't be stressing yourself like this.

Nani – Ashram people have sent Khushi out of Ashram.... we tried calling her number, but she is not answering....

Arnav – What?? But what was the problem?

Shyam – It was just a small misunderstanding.... I thought, she will come here to justify and we could clarify by talking, but Ashram authorities took a different decision....I am going out to search her. (Arnav guessed it must be Shyam who would be behind this mess, and his anger reached its peak. He saw car key in Shyam's hand.)

Arnav – Wait Jeejaji.

He takes out his phone, switches on and as soon as it connects, he sees so many messages on his private number and number of calls on his normal number from Khushi. He starts dialling her back. She is not picking. The conversation in house continues.

Nani – But you still shouldn't have blamed about her stealing money Damadji.... we all knew Khushi is not like that....

Shyam – I told you it was misunderstanding (Arnav gives a deadly stare to Shyam but right now finding Khushi was important. Khushi picks Arnav's call in 3rd attempt and is sobbing)

Arnav – Where are you? (He could hear the rain sound and sense her shivering. He closes eyes...it was too much in a day to take for him)

Khushi – I did not steal any money....

Arnav – I asked where are you? (He shouts)

Khushi – In bus stop near the Ashram

Arnav – Be there...will reach in 20 minutes...do not move.... (Disconnects call.)

Shyam – Where is She?

Arnav – Leave this to me Jeejaji. Let me handle this. (He gives a very sharp stare)

He goes out in hurry and starts driving to the place where she was. He drives as fast as he could within limits. Reaches there in 15 mins. The rain has stopped but she is sitting on bus stop bench hugging her knee, shivering keeping her head in between her folded hands. Looking at her from the car window he feels helpless. Thinks in mind...

Arnav – She is princess and is thrown out of ashram. Now sitting at public bus stop, drenched in rain .... Khushi.... just bear all this for some more time...I can't risk your life without knowing who is behind all this (he gets out the car and comes to her...there is no one around since its already late night) Khushi.... (She lifts her head, and her teary eyes and pale face made his heart sink...he curses himself for not being able to get her out of this misery immediately. As soon as she sees him, she runs and hugs him...she was broken....)

Khushi – Arnav Ji...I dint steal anything.... (He hugs her back .... he was broken too with all the revelations which happened today. Seeing his wife in this state he was feeling even more hurt.... he holds her tight. Her shivering pricked him...) you believe me right.... please don't send me to police station.... (She sobs)

Arnav – You think I will do that? (She just nods a no over his chest). Then...you should not worry (He makes her release the hold and cups her face) I will take care of Shyam. Forget all this...why are you here?

Khushi – I had no place to stay. I tried calling you. I did not know what to do? where to go?

Arnav – What about your husband? (He removes the coat and makes her wear. Guides her to car. After she sits inside car)

Khushi – I don't want to talk about him (Arnav gulps uncomfortably) I messaged him, left him voice messages. There is no single response. Even if I die, he won't do my funeral. (Wipes her tears...Arnav grips the steering wheel. It hurt him so much, to see her so vulnerable and in pain)

Arnav – He might have his reasons Khushi....(He tried reasoning)

Khushi – Maybe...ahhh chu...aa chu....

Arnav – You need change of clothes....

Khushi – The dresses in bag also have become wet.... its ok ...these will dry in sometime....I am not so delicate ... you don't worry....(She assures him with smile...after a while) I don't want to go to Shantivan....(She declares)

Arnav – Even I want some peace.... (Thinks for a while. He asks her) Do you trust me Khushi?

Khushi – I dint even ask why you came there and where will you take me?...and you are asking me if I trust you? Arnav Ji.... after my parents died, I never trusted anyone...but with you I blindly do it...it comes naturally I don't know why....

Arnav – Thanks.... (he feels a little relaxed at least she trusts him) Lets go to our farm house.... then discuss things in detail.

Khushi – Ok...