FF Our 9 Months - Epilogue

Hola 

The Epilogue of O9M is dedicated specially to one person who became a very important part of my life because of this story. today is her bday, if u ask me whether I timed the ending of this FF with her bday, I didnt do it with a plan, it just happened, the story's culmination and her bday by some divine connection came together. 

this is wht she had specially penned down for O9M , the soul of the story captured in her emotions. 

A JOURNEY OF TWO SOULS 

TWO HEARTS WHO BEATS AS ONE

A LOVE  SO PURE

WHICH TRIUMPHED ALL THAT CAME INTO FORE

BOUNDED IN THE SACRED INSTITUTION  OF MARRIAGE

THEY BECAME TWO BODIES ONE SOUL

TOGETHER THEY ENTER  THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHASE OF LIFE

TO WELCOME INTO THEIR WORLD AN ANGEL WHO WILL ENLIGHTEN THEIR LIVES

HAPPINESS AND ONENESS SURROUNDS THEIR HOUSE

AS EVERYONE IS THERE FOR EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANYONE ASKING IT ABOUT

AMIDST ALL  LIES A DARK SHADOW

ON ITS WAY TO CAST ITS SPELL

BUT WHY DOES THE EVIL FORGOT

THAT THERES NOTHING WHICH COULD TAME TRUE LOVE AT ANY COST

A LOVE SO DIVINE BLESSED BY GOD

ITS SO POWERFUL IT WILL OVERCOME ALL ODDS

WITH THE FAMILY SUPPORT THE EVIL WILL FACE ITS FALL

SOMETIME AND IT WILL BE THE END OF IT ALL

THEIR MARK OF LOVE WILL ENTER

BRINGING HAPPINESS THAT WILL REIGN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

You all know her as Anku ( togetherforever ) , for me .. she is Dia. its her bday today and this update is my message to her. 

Happy Bday Dia  

banner credit to Pallu 

6 years later.

The Raizada mansion was in a state of chaos, mind you happy chaos as the inhabitants got the home ready to welcome a very special member.

Adi & Advay were busy with NK & Pooja's 4 year old son Rehan as they three of them used their creative little minds to pick the colors of balloons as NK and Akash blew each one of them huge.

Whereas on another part of the house Dia and Avni were busy helping Pooja and Payal to make the rangoli or lets just say make it more messier as they had fun with the colors.

Meanwhile Anjali had just put her and Varun's 2 month old tyke Vinay to a sound sleep and turned around to pick up Payal and Akash's 5 year old little princess Akshita as they went out to get started on hanging the lights by the poolside.

Nanji Mamiji Buaji and Garima were busy discussing the details of the havan with the Panditji while the elderly men helped Varun Aman and Liya handle the arrangements of the party.

But the special guest of the party was yet to arrive, she was in a faraway place unknown to the reality that her life was about to be engulfed with never ending happiness as 2 people came to take her away as their own.

Khushi had a serene smile on her face as she looked at Arnav who was driving away to a little life who would soon be theirs. His hand held hers firmly in his as always, never letting go.

She thought back to that one day around 8 months back when they had the conversation first.

8 months ago,

Khushi had been restless over the past few days, ever since she returned from a charity benefit that had been arranged for the children of Blessed Angels Orphanage. It was an organisation that was majorly funded by AR , something that had been a joint venture Anjali Khushi Payal and Pooja.

She had spend a lot of time amongst the kids, she had watched the children of her own house mingling with the children there, but as she watched them she had felt a sense of incompleteness envelope her, like whatever they were doing wasn't just enough, like there was so much more to do.

Like taking a real initiative for the children who would never know a real family. She watched as Avni went and asked one of the care takers there to let her play with a 3 month old baby girl who had just arrived a few days back when she had been found abandoned on the steps of a nearby temple.

As she watched them, she felt a spark in her , like she knew the answer to her own unease, like she had really found the answer but her heart went back to her husband.

She had decided to discuss it with him first and right now she was waiting for him to return from work, she had requested him to come early today.

And as she sat lost in her thoughts on the recliner by the poolside, Arnav entered and as soon as he saw Khushi on the couch unaware of his arrival, he knew there was something serious going on in her mind, she never failed to not notice his presence otherwise !

He silently shut the door and locked it, and after leaving his work stuff on the bed, he removed his coat and suit and unbuttoned his shirt as he made his way towards her, bending down slightly he placed a silent kiss on the side of her neck,

" someone looks too busy to notice that her husband had returned exactly as she requested ! "

Khushi jerked out from her thoughts as she saw Arnav looking down at her smiling, she got up in a rush,

" Arnav I am so sorry !

I didnt even hear you come in. Wait here .. I will go get your coffee. " said Khushi as she turned to rush out but Arnav caught her hand and pulled her back into his arms,

" Sshh Khushi.

I don't need a coffee now , will have it later.

But I could be happy with a kiss ! " said Arnav as he turned her around to face him , Khushi blushing at her husband's ageless timeless passion for her but one look into his eyes and she couldn't refuse him.

She looped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a hard passionate kiss that took even Arnav by surprise, it was just like their first kiss , despite the years that passed, their love and passion refused to diminish, always more lethal than before, their need for each other seemed to increase in intensity as each second passed, parents to 3 amazing children but when it came to their own love life, Arnav and Khushi were as passionate as any newly wed !

The family often joked that they the star crossed lovers weren't yet out of their honeymoon phase ... that their life was a honeymoon forever and it was true.

As the dire need for oxygen became inevitable , they broke apart but Khushi didnt want to be away from him, she hugged him closer as she nestled herself into the crook of his neck, their heartbeats beating in unison.

Arnav walked her to the their bed and made her sit down, sitting down next to her , he held her hand as he looked at her,

"what is it jaan ?

There is something you want to tell me ... something bothering you .. what is it ?? "

Khushi looked at her husband who always understood her silences as well as he understood her words, he wasn't just her husband, but her soul mate ... her best friend .. her companion in all her dreams. And if anyone could understand her then it was Arnav, she rested her head on his shoulder,

" Arnav ... there is something I have to tell you. I know it wont be easy to accept but you have to hear me out.

Advay Avni and Adi are 6 years old now , and Gods have blessed them with a fairytale life.

Sometimes when I look at our kids , and all the children in our family, I feel they are the luckiest to be amongst a family that loves them all so much. A family that would do anything for their happiness.

But I feel a sense of incompleteness, like there is something we have to do that isnt done yet.

Arnav I feel there is space in our lives for one more child.

I want another baby Arnav ! "

Arnav grew worried as he heard her speak, because it was quite contradictory to what he had heard before, he looked at her ..

" but princess ... remember you were the one who decided that we didnt want more.

We had this conversation long back Khushi , we did talk about another baby but thats when you and everyone started the Orphanage, all of you decided that you would spend your lives for the children there rather than having more kids of your own.

And I respect you all for that, I admire the principle behind it. In today's world where so many children are homeless and unwanted, if we can do something from our side for their welfare, well I am more than happy that we started the organisation.

And Khushi you even took a permanent precaution against pregnancy as a safety measure so that it wouldn't even happen by chance.

What happened love ??

Why this sudden change ? "

Khushi smiled seeing Arnav's worried expression,

" let me complete Arnav.

I know we cant have kids of our own and I have no regrets about what we decided.

But remember few days back, all of us were at the charity benefit , I was watching the children there, true that now they have a better chance at having a better existence, but isnt there something we can do more ?

Think about it Arnav, if every couple , whether they have kids of their own or not, if we decide to adopt an orphaned child and give the little one a new home and a family , wouldn't that be even better ?

They could have parents who love them , siblings who cherish them , they can have a happy childhood.

We have our Adi Avni and Advay with us , Di and Varun Jiju has Dia and Vinay, Jiji and Akash Jijiu have Akshita and NK & Pooja have Rehan.

We all have our own but if anyone feels like having another baby , why cant it be someone adopted, why not give our love to a life that may otherwise never have chance for a real family ?

I saw Avni playing with a little one who came to our organisation a while back, she is 3 months old Arnav, she was found abandoned at the temple.

As I saw her playing with it, I just felt a connection, like Avni was really playing with her sister.

I want to bring her home Arnav ... I want her to be ours. "

Khushi finished speaking as she looked at Arnav with worried eyes, she didnt know how he would accept it, her Arnav had a heart  of gold but this was all too sudden and she was scared he wouldn't be happy about it. But she was shocked to see Arnav looking at her with more than just love !

On Arnav's part , as he heard his wife out , he couldn't fathom if his respect for her could ever increase more because it was always as deep as his love for her.

She never ceased to amaze him , her heart could love the entire world but he was too selfish about it, he wanted her just for himself and their kids and family.

But when he heard her speak about the baby and Avni, his heart picked up pace, he could imagine the scene in his own heart, his princess playing with a beautiful little baby, like Khushi said it was as though the baby was already theirs !

" Khushi I don't know how you do it love ?

How do you stun me so often ?

I think that I couldn't love you more but then as each day passes, you make me fall in love even more than before.

If everyone in the world thought like you then no child would ever go homeless.

Khushi if we can do our part is making a life better, if we can be an example to the society that a child of our own doesn't have to be always our blood but its whats in our hearts that matter. Then am with you sweetheart.

Lets first tell our families and our kids and then lets go get her !! "

Khushi never knew that Gods would answer her plea so quickly but all she knew was that she loved Arnav deeply, this man never stopped making her crazy for him.

She smiled widely as she kissed him deeply, a kiss that soon turned wild , a kiss that unfurled the passion  all over again , engulfing them in all consuming fire as they lost themselves in each other.

Back to the present

Khushi was brought out her thoughts as she felt Arnav kissing her fingers. They had reached their destination, and they couldn't wait to take their treasure back home where their kids and families were eagerly waiting to see their special gift.

Arnav held Khushi's hand as they stepped into the orphanage, the Matron smiled at them, the old lady had a lot of love and respect for the couple and their entire family, because to her there couldn't be a more perfect and sincere souls like the Raizadas.

Truly humane and genuine people who only knew to love everyone who walked into their life,. And Arnav & Khushi .. they were the symbol of true unconditional love.

The love that everyone saw in their eyes towards each other was blessed, the love that mad them forget the world around them, it was divine.

And she was only too happy to know that a very blessed child would soon be having Arnav & Khushi as her parents.

All the legal formalities completed, Arnav and Khushi walked into the room where she slept, they looked at the tiny angel who was sleeping, they had come often in the past few months to meet her, and they had fallen in love with her. Just like Khushi , as he had met the baby , Arnav had felt the missing chunk of their lives falling in place.

A sense of fulfilment and peace washed over him.

Their children were thrilled , specially Avni who was over the moon that she would have her friend from the orphanage as her sister forever.

The caretaking nurse smiled at Arnav and Khushi as she handed over the sleeping bundle to Khushi who carefully took her in her safe arms, Arnav s arms came around them as they cradled her, the caretaker didnt forget to snap this divine moment,

Khushi looked at Arnav expectantly, he chuckled knowing what she wanted, he looked at the baby and whispered,

" ANAMIKA "

And so she was their Anamika.

And they walked away carrying their angel to their world. 

THE END.  

FF Our 9 Months - Part 46

Hola  

back with an update for O9M ... LMLY not updated ... was down with a bad flu so couldnt work on both updates. 

but promise u an LMLY update in my next weekend update or maybe sooner if I can manage it. 

Happy Reading 

Anjali and Varun walked in, their hands held and smiles adorning their faces, Anjali tried to let go of his hold but he refused to budge,

"relax Anjali ... we aren't about to serve a death sentence to our familes ... we are about to make them the happiest people in the world .. trust me ... I know .. I have seen it in their smiles ... in their eyes as they look at us with Dia, they have always wanted us to be family. "

But the apprehension didnt leave her, after everything that happened in the Shyam episode, she wasnt sure how Arnav would react.

But as they walked into the living room, it was chaos all around, and there was another couple who seemed to be in the spotlight !

NK & Pooja looked absolutely surrounded as the Raizadas engulfed them, Varun watched in surprised astonishment as Mamiji  hugged Pooja and blessed her and it didnt take a lot of intelligence to put 2 and 2 together as he saw the smiles that passed between Pooja and NK.

He turned to look at Anjali but she had already left his hand and rushed towards the couple, her face already wearing a million watt smile, with full intention to tease the hen-pecked couple in the midst.

If there was anything that Anjali revelled in, it was her role of playing sister to the Raizada scions, her brothers were the first love of her life and her pride.

NK and Pooja gaped as Anjali fed them sweets,

 "Di !!

Where were you ??

And how do you know ??

I mean you weren't around when Khushi Bhabhi and Nanav decided to spill the beans on us ! " said an astonished NK.

Anjali smiled as she cupped their faces affectionately,

" I am your sister NK bhai and I know my family histrionics quite well.

Mamiji blessing Pooja .

Pooja blushing as she looks at you.

Give me some credit ... after all I even knew that Chottey loves Khushi Bhabhi even before they confessed to each other !!

And trust me ... you both made the most beautiful day in my life ... perfect. " replied Anjali as she engulfed them both in her arms.

Just then Varun who felt totally left out decided to bounce in,

"come on ... how can this hug be complete without me ?? !! " asked Varun as he threw his arms around all 3 of them while Arnav & Khushi exchanged the knowing smile.

Varun looked at Pooja who was watching him with a tensed expression and he smiled at her,

"relax Poo ... nothing could have made more happy that you getting married into a family thats already home for me ... you made the best decision ever !! " said Varun as he looked at NK,

"you better take care of my Poo .. or else its not just me you will have to deal with ... Akash and Arnav wouldn't spare you either !! " warned Varun with a smirk as he looked at Arnav & Akash ,

" thats the plan .. right guys ?? "

Arnav nodded his head warningly at NK who gulped while Akash glared at NK,

"you said it right bro !!

NK better take care of Poo or else he is dead meat !! "

Arnav just then gave Khushi the green signal to play her game which they had been saving for the right time.

Khushi walked upto them and poked Anjali on her shoulder who broke off to look enquiringly at her but Khushi gave her the serious look,

"why you giving me THE look Di ??

Shouldnt that be my right now ??

Do you want to tell us why your day is beautiful ?? " asked Khushi as a suddenly tensed Varun looked at Arnav who was glaring at him.

"Ummm guys .. we can explain ... you see .. " Varun tried to explain but Arnav cut in ,

"explain what Varun ??

I thought Khushi was asking Di about her day.

How can you explain on behalf of Di ?? " said Arnav as he threw an arm around Varun and led him to sit down on the sofa." 

Anjali got worried seeing Arnav glare at Varun and tried to intervene,

"Chottey ... Bhabhi ... you see Varun and I had gone to the temple.

We had to ... "

But Khushi broke in,

" we had to ??

What happened Di ??

You want to keep a Havan or something ?

But then why take Varun ??

you could have asked the driver to take you ?? "  replied Khushi as she intentionally led Anjali to the sofa as well and made her sit next to Varun.

The rest of the family was watching the entire exchange like a tennis match, their eyes swinging from one side to the other.

All of them had an idea as to what Arnav & Khushi were upto and they had no intention on interrupting this session !

Varun and Anjali started sweating as Arnav & Khushi fired questions one after the other non-stop.

Khushi decided to play the trump card,

"Varun Bhai ... we forgot to tell you.

But now that Pooja and NK are ready to tie the knot, we were wondering as to why make you wait !

And Arnav was telling me the other day about one of his business assosciate's daughter.

She is apparently beautiful .. intelligent ... smart and perfect for you !

How about meeting the girl ?

We could fix it up with her parents !! "

Arnav had to real hold back his laughter now as he saw the horrified expressions on his sister's face and he wanted to hug Khushi for being the fantastic actress here !!

Varun looked flabbergasted as Khushi threw the marriage proposal on him while Anjali looked ready to burn Khushi live,

" Varun cant marry that girl Bhabhi !! " blurted out Anjali even without realising what she was saying while the rest of the family pretended to be shocked !

Arnav decided to help Khushi as always,

"but why Di ??

Why cant Varun marry ??

He is single ... he is an eligible bachelor ... he is well established.

Its hightime he settled down and now that Pooja is about to settle down, we should find someone for Varun too.

I feel Khushi is right !

I will talk to the girl's parents now itself " replied Arnav who right then whipped out his phone and started to scroll through his phonebook and Anjali lost all control !

"Put that phone down now Chottey or else you are going to regret for messing with your sister !! "

Screamed Anjali as she looked livid.

She got up from where she sat and walked to Arnav,

she snatched the phone out of his hand and switched it off while Khushi almost broke out laughing.

None of them had ever seen Anjali so possessive !

They watched as Anjali glared at Arnav & Khushi,

"no one is going on a bride hunt for Varun !

Do you both get me ??

Pooja is getting married to NK but Varun wont be alone !!

And he doesn't need you both to play matchmakers because he has already found his match.

He is getting married to me !!

Do you get that ?

He is mine and don't you dare bring any girl near him or else you both will wish you were dead !! "

She turned to look at Varun who looked like a goldfish as he opened and closed his mouth soundlessly, she walked upto him and closed his mouth shut,

"thanx for the help in this confession Varun ... your silence really helped !! " said Anjali at her sarcastic best.

Arnav and Khushi sat shock still for a full minute as they digested Anjali in her fiery avatar and then broke out laughing, Arnav pulled Khushi into his arms as they both laughed while the rest of the family looked electrocuted.

Anjali and Varun looked completely puzzled seeing the two of them dying in hysteria.

Akash had found his voice by then,

"seriously .. who thought that it wasnt just Arnav Bhai who could be the cut throat ASR ... Anjali Singh Raizada is no less !! "

The family nodded in agreement and just then Khushi and Arnav finally managed to calm down as they looked at their beloved Di, Arnav walked upto her,

"seriously Di ... you think only you can play cupid ??

That only you can sense love in the air ??

I am your brother Di and Khushi is my wife !

You really thought you could keep such a huge thing hidden from me ?? " asked Arnav while Anjali looked at him shocked,

"Chottey ... you knew ??

But then how come you never asked me ?? "

Khushi linked her arms with Varun and walked towards Anjali,

"he didnt ask you anything ... neither did he push you Di.

And thats because we both knew that this wasnt an easy realisation for you.

We have been watching both of you for the past many days , we decided not to intervene unless you wanted us to.

And Di .. Arnav wanted you to take this decision on your own ... at your ease. " said Khushi as she smiled at them both.

Varun finally managed to find his voice,

"guys ... seriously you both knew it for so long and still gave us the time to decide !!

You know .. you both are definitely the best siblings anyone could hope to have !! "

He turned to look at Anjali,

"are you convinced now ??

I told you that you were wrong about Arnav's reaction " said Varun as he smirked at her and turned to Arnav , he winked at him ..

" Arnav ... you know what .. nothing is really decided between Anjali and me.

So I am open to meeting that girl you had in mind !! " said Varun knowing full well that he wouldn't be spared for it and right on cue, Anjali grabbed a basketball lying nearby used by NK and threw it with apt precision at Varun who felt a lump rise on his head as he landed on the couch while the others took their time to digest the never ending happiness that seemed to be entering their lives one after the other.

FF Our 9 Months - Part 45

Hola 

yes ... its finally time for Anjali-Varun  it belongs to them now ... and I promise u Arhi in my next update but for nw ... this love story needs a beginning 

PS ... everyone who wants an update of LIDV and MHIY ... well I will post further updates on both stories only after O9M gets over which will be in a few updates. 

anyways .. enough of my blabber. 

Happy Reading !!  

The days passed on in RM , time flying since no member of the family was spared by the new borns and they were so irresistible that the kids were never put down, not by Arnav ... not by Khushi and definitely not by any of the Raizadas or Guptas, the naming ceremony of the babies were done with much fanfare and celebration. Nights turned sleepless but Arnav enjoyed every moment of fatherhood just like how Khushi had predicted he would, whilst being a mother only added to the beauty of Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada. She was a complete woman now, wife to a man whose every heartbeat held her name and mother to 3 beautiful angels ... Khushi couldn't have wanted anything more in her life.

Meanwhile Anjali in between all the fun and galore had been doing a lot of thinking, her entire life was put into introspection, the death of her parents, her brother's struggles and hardships to give her a comfortable life, her marriage to Shyam Manohar Jha and her blind love for him and ultimately his betrayal and all the evil he had unleashed, if there was one thing that reared its ugly head in her conscience was her own reaction in a moment of crisis, Anjali Raizada had always been WEAK.

She had always needed someone to cling onto each time a crisis hit and most of the time it was her brother who had stood by her side without any complaints and then came Khushi who had suffered so much silently just so that Anjali could have her happiness.

But looking back now, she couldn't spot even a single moment when she had faced life head on, she had always leaned on another person's shoulder and even today, she knew she loved Varun but she was hiding behind her fears, she knew Varun was a true heart, knew that he love her and Dia wholeheartedly yet she had spurned his love.

She wasnt just denying herself another chance of a happy life but she was also depriving Dia of knowing a father's love.

Anjali sat lost in thought on the terrace of the Raizada house, below her entire family Pooja and Varun were all having fun, but she had an important decision to make.

She picked up her phone and dialled a number .. the person answered on the 2^nd ring,

" can you meet me at the temple in half an hour ... meet me there directly ... I want to talk. "

She disconnected the call and slipped out of the house and headed towards the temple.

Meanwhile Varun was puzzled as he headed out just as Anjali had requested, she had been clipped over the phone but he felt unfamiliar fears clogging his mind and heart, like he knew that whatever happened today would set the future of his relationship with Anjali.

As he reached the temple, he quickly climbed the stairs and reached on top to see Anjali in a deep prayer, her eyes closed ... he raised his hand to touch her shoulder but then decided against it. He would wait.

As he watched , a lone tear slipped out from her closed eyes and if there was one thing he hated , then it was her tears.

He moved closer and gently wiped away her tears, Anjali opened her eyes to see Varun in front of her, his eyes full of love and concern as he brushed away her tears.

Her heart was clogging in emotions, she had come here to let her Devi Maiyya know her decision about her future course, she wanted to make the people around her happy on her own terms, she didnt want to be pushed or prodded into doing anything, this decision was hers alone and she knew she was doing the right thing, for the first time in her life, Anjali Raizada had taken a decision independently, she had decided to give life and love a second chance.

Anjali was deciding her own path of happiness and her happiness was with Varun and Dia. She couldn't deny it any longer.

Varun raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes seeking hers , a silent plea asking her to tell him what happened. Anjali smiled at him but whatever came next, Varun was in no way prepared for it.

Anjali linked her arms with his and laid her head on his shoulder as she lead him towards the temple stairs, she sat down on one of them and beckoned him to sit next to her.

Utterly shocked Varun didnt speak a word as he sat down next to her.

And then he heard her,

" Varun ... right from the day my parents left us, Chottey has been my only protection.

I was the elder one but I never was strong to support my brother, it was me who succumbed to the tragedies in our lives while I should have been his comfort.

He toiled day and night to give me all the happiness in the world.

And then Shyam and I met and we got married.

I have always been a pious devoted woman who believed in the sanctity of marriage, I saw my husband as God ..

I loved him .

I worshipped him .

Believed everything he said without a single question.

I revelled in his love and attention.

But it never was real Varun ... none of it was ... it was all farce.

But it wasnt just me who paid the price for my blindness, Khushi Bhabhi suffered in silence only because I was too foolish to realise the treachery of Shyam.

She kept quiet because she hoped he would change and that my marriage would be saved.

Her marriage to Chottey ... born out of hate ... she suffered all the torture even when she knew she was innocent.

Chottey went through the deepest agony even as he made Bhabhi's life hell because deep in his heart he knew her innocence though his mind never let him accept it.

It reached a stage when Khushi had to put her own life at risk to save my brother's life.

And me as a sister did nothing ... knew nothing.

I was such a fool Varun !!

Today when I look back, looking at myself I have never seen a person more weak and wretched.

Always leaning on others for support whil it should have been me who stood strong in the face of crisis.

Even now , when you bared your heart to me , I ran away. I turned you away from my life despite knowing that your love for Dia and myself was true ... I chose to hide behind my fears. "

Varun felt his heart constrict as he heard her speak ... even though he wanted to hush her ... tell her to stop ... take her in his arms and tell her it wasnt her fault ... he didnt.

Because he knew that somewhere deep down whatever Anjali spoke was true ... she had been too weak all her life. Always living with her inhibitions and he wanted her to burst forth out of it. So he let her carry on,

" but am done now Varun. The weak Anjali is gone ... I came to Devi Maiyya today to be in her presence as I make the most important decision in my life.

I want to take this second chance that life has given me.

I want to let happiness back in my life.

I want Dia to have a proper complete family with a mother and father.

And equally important, this isnt just about Dia needing a father Varun but this is also about Anjali wanting to be with the man who loves her ... whom she loves truly.

I love you Varun & I want to spend the rest of my life with you. "

Anjali hesitantly raised her eyes to look at him even as she finished speaking, her heart feeling light even as she let it all out , a huge weight lifting off, no matter what Varun decided, she on her part had spoken her heart which was the right thing to do

But

Varun seemed to be lost even as she waited for him to reply, his eyes popping out , his mouth slightly open ... if it was another time, then she would have definitely burst out laughing.

Even as he came back into focus as she gently prodded him, he clutched her hand ...

"please tell me that I am not dreaming Anjali !! "

Now she really did burst out laughing and she laughed so hard ... laughed like she had never done in ages.

And for Varun ... it was the most beautiful moment in his life.

Anjali and him sitting on temple stairs ..  happy in each other's presence ... like any other happy couple.

But even as she laughed , she caught the light in his eyes ,  the joy in his eyes was insurmountable.

Varun caught her hand in his and raised it gently to his lips , lightly kissing her fingertips as she shivered,

It had been a long time that she had known what it felt like to be touched by the man she loved ... and it was the first time she was feeling the love of a man who did truly love her.

" everything that happened ... its in the past.

I wont say whether you were right or wrong ... I wont judge you Anjali.

I never have.

You are the love of my life ... the mother of the child who is as equal as my own daughter for me.

You have made the decision to move on in your life ... to give life a second run.

And whether you choose to do it with me or without me , I would have always been there to support you ... even as a friend if thats what you had asked for.

But today you made me the happiest man in the world.

You have given me all the happiness any man could hope for ... you gave me my light ... my Dia whom I can rightfully call as my own now ... as my child ... as my princess and you also gave me the love of my life ... my heartbeat ... my Anjali.

What more can a man want in his lifetime ??

I love you Anjali & I promise to hold your hand in mine no matter where life takes us.

Together ... wherever we are headed out to. "

Varun cupped her face and placed a gently kiss on her forehead and over her eyes before pulling her back into his arms, and the temple bells rang in unison as the Gods smiled down on the couple , happy that Anjali Raizada had finally grown up from a weak girl into a strong woman of substance.

Anjali would have sat there in his arms for as long as she could but it was Varun who pulled away and got up while she looked at him annoyed,

"whats the rush ??? "

Varun was amused seeing her annoyed expression, who would have known that Anjali could be such a cute girlfriend !!

" get up love ... we have a family waiting for us back home and we slipped away without telling them.

And am sure they need to know. "

Anjali looked worried as she got up to walk down the stairs with Varun as he helped her down carefully,

"Chottey ... am worried about him Varun.

How will he react ?

What if he isnt happy about us ?  "

Varun gave her a serious reassuring smile as he hugged her close into his arms,

"you really don't know your brother Anjali.

He never denied you any happiness in life ... he only questioned you when he felt you were walking into danger.

He understands your life better than you have ever done.

Trust me when I say this ... no one is going to be as happy about your decision as Arnav and Khushi are going to be.

Now lets go and make them happy too "

Anjali smiled as Varun lead her to the car, trusting his words not blindly but because deep in her heart she knew he was right ... that he was speaking the truth.

FF Our 9 Months - Part 44

Hola 

yes back with an update ... this update is dedicated to all my readers ... each one of for being part of this very special journey !! 

with further ado ... go ahead ... Happy Reading !! 

It was the day of homecoming for the Raizadas, the entire house had been decorated to welcome the three angels of their family, Arnav had called a while back to inform that he was enroute to their home along with Khushi and their kids, Payal and Akash had gone along to help them bring the kids home.

Fairy lights had been hung up all around the house, lanterns floated all around the house which was a surprise by Varun, the nursery had been decorated specially and personally by Anjali Pooja and NK, the HP brothers were about the entire day making sure every nook and corner was spotlessly clean, Naniji , Mamiji and Mamaji were busy along with the Guptas  with the preparations for the Havan being kept for the kids but if the excitement inside the house was reaching a fever pitch then the excitement of the media waiting outside was turning into a frenzy , every page 3 journalist was outside to snap an exclusive of Mr & Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada's triplets, the heirs of the world's leading fashion brand.

Arnav knowing and anticipating the media didnt give them a chance to block their way as he drove straight through the crowd and right into the garage as the security shut down all the gates. Arnav got out and moved to the other door , he opened it and took a sleeping Adi into his arms as Khushi held Avni and Payal held Advay, Akash ushered them in, their smiles as wide as it could be.

As soon as they reached the door, Payal placed Advay into Khushi's arms along with Avni with Arnav standing close by with Adi, Payal and Akash then stepped aside as Nani opened the door to welcome her grandson grand daughter and her great grandkids, for her , this was a truly proud moment as the Raizada Matriarch, Dia squirmed excitedly in Anjali's arms as she tried to reach out to the Arnav and Khushi, eager to see the babies just like the others.

Nani did the Aarti and applied the tika on the babies and then Arnav and Khushi, the Guptas and the Raizada elders were ready to descend on the babaies when Varun stopped them and turned to Arnav,

" guys why don't you both dispatch the media first ???

The crazies wont leave until they get what they came for and if they don't get a glimpse of the babies today then they are going to hound you wherever you go, so just let them get a picture and then we can issue an official statement asking the press to keep away. "

Arnav knew that Varun was right so he took Avni in his arms and Advay and Adi in Khushi's because he was still too terrified to hold 2 kids together at once, it was with great fear that he held even one of them, they were just too tiny that he was scared he might drop them, if he could help it, he still preferred holding them in Khushi's arms.

Arnav and Khushi walked out onto the Raizada balcony to greet the throng of media and posed for pictures , their smiles echoing the happiness of their hearts, for the media it was a moment of awe to see the once ruthless business tycoon play an absolute family man , a doting husband and an adoring father and the triplets, like how everything was special about the name Raizada , even the little ones looked angelic.

As soon as they had entertained the media, they waved one last time and left the place as Aman was ready at hand to give out the statement issued by Arnav himself regarding the privacy of his wife and family, according to the statement , the press or for that matter, freelancers and even the public weren't allowed to snap the Raizadas or write anything personal about them without prior approval from Arnav or anyone within the family and if this was violated then they would be sued for harassment and invasion of privacy by the AR law firm.

Inside the havan had started and the entire family prayed for the happiness of the babies and their parents, but to a far away onlooker, it wasnt just about one family, Akash and Payal happily married as ever, Pooja and NK ready to take their relation to the next level but the surprise was Anjali, she was seated next to Varun who had Dia on his help, they already looked like the picture perfect family.

The Gupta & Raizada elders prayed for the happiness of their children and as soon as the Havan was over and the blessings were given, the Panditji left after informing them that he would soon find a suitable date for the naming ceremony. And then it was time to play with the angels.

Arnav & Khushi sat together and watched as their family kissed and cuddled the little tykes who were either sleeping or enjoying the attention, the way the family fawned over them, it was sure that these little ones would grow up to be the most pampered brats ever.

But as they watched, they felt a small hand tugging on their hands and looked down to see Dia watching them with an annoyed expression, Khushi immediately picked her into her arms and asked her what happened to which Dia looked wistfully in the direction of the babies, Arnav immediately understood what she wanted and got up to fulfil her wish, as Khushi settled Dia on the sofa , well if Dia had a wish then it was the law for the rest in the house, she was after all their first born.

Arnav walked upto Pooja who was cuddling Avni and asked her if he could take her to which Pooja happily obliged and as everyone watched he took Avni and gently placed her on Dia little lap as Khushi helped her to hold her little sister, the smile on Dia's face was a million dollar one which they knew couldn't match any other joy in their life.

Khushi helped Dia caress Avni as Arnav introduced them to each other,

"there you go little princess ... now thats your little sister Avni. " said Arnav as he dropped a gentle kiss on the 2 little girls.

After a while Avni was replaced by Adi and then by Advay until Dia had her fair share of playing with all 3 of them, later Anjali took her so that she could sleep as Arnav & Khushi along with the kids were led to the nursery, if the decorations outside had shocked them then this astounded them , it was so magical, like straight out of a fairytale.

The family soon left them alone to have their own quality time, and soon Arnav and Khushi got busy in getting the babies ready for their first night at their home, Arnav watched over the kids as Khushi got them ready one by one, they weren't much of a trouble yet since they were mostly sleeping.

Dinner was once again a noisy affair as they took the well fed little ones downstairs in their little prams and kept them nearby as the grownups had dinner, every family member had their eye on the children, watching them for the slightest of noises, rushing to them even if one of just twitched or turned, racing against each other to comfort them in case they cried.

It was one of the most beautiful  evenings of the Raizada family, the Guptas had left after making Arnav and Khushi to visit them as soon as possible.

Once dinner was done, Khushi and Arnav took the babies to their nursery and placed each one of them in their cradle, Adi and Advay had cradles covered in blue sheets while Avni's was pink in color and her cradle was placed between her brother's so that she could have them on her either side, Arnav hugged Khushi close as they watched their babies sleep, the nursery and their bedroom had a connecting door which had been left open. ( nursery looks something like this )

Khushi changed for the night and came out to see her husband watching the 3 sleeping beauties, she went and wrapped her hands around his back as she placed a gentle kiss on his shoulder blade, Arnav smiled as he saw Khushi move and place a kiss on each of their cheeks as he did the same and then he led her out into their room.

No words were exchanged as Arnav hugged Khushi tight in his arms, they both were conquered by the overwhelming need to be in each other's arms , their insurmountable happiness in their life had them thoroughly floored and they wanted to feel the sanity return and they knew that only their moment of togetherness could calm them both down, Arnav pulled out of the hug and cupped Khushi's face and smiled at her, his eyes shining with endless love for her and the three souls sleeping to glory.

He gently placed a kiss on her eye lids and then her forehead as Khushi relaxed against him, Arnav desperately wanted to take her into his arms and show her how much he loved her but they both knew that they had to wait, still Khushi was irritated, of all the things their doctor had instructed them on, this was one part she didnt like ...

She wanted her husband.

She craved for him.

She wanted to love him without any fear and inhibitions.

Arnav could feel her irritation which made him chuckle, he gently lifted a riled up Khushi in his arms and placed her on their bed and got in next to her, he covered her body with his as he looked at her deep in her eyes,

" Princess ... I know how you feel ... I know what you want ... I want it to ... want to love you but your health comes first.

You had a very strenuous pregnancy Khushi and your body needs time to recover and am not tampering with that.

Its just a month Jaan and then there wont be anything to hold us back.

I promise. "

Khushi closed her eyes in frustration , she knew there was no point in arguing with Arnav where her health and safety was concerned, she felt absolutely fit as a fiddle but she didnt want to worry Arnav so she decided to control her heart's desperate pleas and her body's raging desires.

But Arnav wasnt finished,

"maybe we cant make love but the doctor never said that I couldn't touch you ... never said that I couldn't kiss you ... never said that I couldn't cuddle my wife ... there are many ways for a man to show his woman how much she is loved. "

Khushi felt a thrill shoot through her veins as she heard him ... as she saw the naughty glint in his eyes ... and the last thing she remembered by Arnav's lips descending on hers as her arms pulled him closer, the night loomed away in the full moon as Arnav held her in the comfort of his arms and loved her through his words and caresses, their own way to show their love , passion and gentle care for each other but little did they know that the little tykes would be waking up soon to give them the first of their numerous sleepless nights.

Arnav felt like he had barely slept when a loud wail woke him, he jerked awake to see Khushi already rushing into the room nearby and what followed was total chaos as Arnav looked absolutely at a loss on how to handle the situation.

All three of their little ones had woken up one after the other and was now yelling at the top of their voices, that made Arnav wonder how such tiny mouths could emit such shrill shreaking cries, Khushi was feeding Avni  while Adi and Advay brought the house down, soon the entire family was up hearing the cries, Arnav heaved a sigh of relief as Payal rushed in and took Adi into her arms so that Arnav could handle Advay, Anjali and Pooja rushed in next while Varun NK and Akash looked equally baffled by the night time events.

The ladies couldn't help laughing seeing the men shocked, Anjali turned to Arnav,

"chottey why don't you go and sleep ??

We will handle this ... you have office tomorrow ... don't stay up "

But Arnav shook his head in negative ... there was no way he was going to leave Khushi alone to deal with the kids, raising a single child was a task but raising 3 altogether was a gigantic task and he was determined to be a hands on father to his kids,

"no way Di , I will be working from the office till the kids have a proper life pattern, I don't want Khushi to have to deal with all the diaper changes and baby tantrums all on her own.

The little ones need their father as much as they need their mother !! "

Khushi had happy tears in her eyes as she felt her husband hug her even while she fed Avni, their family respected his decision.

As soon as Avni was fed, Advay was given into her arms as Anjali taught Arnav how to burp the babies while Payal and Pooja handled Adi who had completely lost all his patience.

Avni happily fed was now happy in the arms of NK Varun and Akash while Advay was replaced in Khushi's arms by Adi. Soon all the three kids were fully fed and wide awake, apparently in no mood to sleep at all and the rest of the family forgot their lost sleep as they spend the rest of the night watching the kids.