SS Our happily ever after - Epilogue

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Khushi woke up the next day...a smile adorned her pink lips...it was a new dawn for her...she felt different...it was as though the girl in her had bloomed into a woman of perfection  & beauty in the previous night...she turned to her side and saw her husband sleeping peacefully...a smile on his face...as though he was the happiest man in the world...she turned to his side and snuggled herself into his warmth...Arnav in his sleep gently pulled her deeper into his arms...his face buried in the crook of her neck...Khushi sighed contently as she revelled in the strength with which he held her...she didnt notice that her husband had woken up and was now staring at her as lost herself in her own thoguhts...she was brought out of her reverie as she felt his lips closing in on hers...

the kiss was slow and gently and soft...it was as though he was worshipping her...there was no rush...he took his time as he kissed her Good Morning...her lips felt so soft and lush against his...sweet as honey...slowly he broke away and smiled at Khushi whose face was by now tinged in the rosy hue of a blush creeping over her cheeks...

Arnav: Good Morning sweetheart...welcome to our first day of forever !!  Khushi I cant tell u how happy I am...waking up with u in my arms has been a dream for a longtime and I cant believe that I have a lifetime with u to look forward to !!! before u...my life was always the same Khushi...there was no change...it had become monotonous...but with u in my life...I know each day is going to be unique beautiful and passionate...I love U Khushi...I love U so much that all I want to do is hide u from the rest of the world in a place where no one can find us !!

Khushi felt her heart glow with happiness as she looked at her husband's eyes that were full of love for her...she hugged herself tighter into his arms...not wanting to leave the safe heaven she found in his arms...

but just then they heard a knock on their door...Arnav gave a frustrated glance as he pulled away...Khushi hurriedly got up...covering herself in the blanket and rushing towards the washroom as Arnav pulled on his pants and went to open the doors...

as soon as he had opened it..he saw Anjali NK Payal Lavanya Rahul & Akash smiling at him...they burst out laughing seeing his angry pout...without a word they marched into the room and stopped on their tracks as they took in the mess around them...Anjali Payal & Lavanya blushed as they imagined the previous night's events...the state of the room confirmed their doubts that Arnav & Khushi had indeed had a wild night...  

NK was the first to speak !! 

NK : whoa Nanav...what happened to your room...what did u do to our decor for the previous night...u have ruined into all !! 

Arnav didnt know whether to kick him out of their room or laugh at his stupid qs...he decided to give it back as goos as he got !! 

Arnav : NK what did u expect ?? u thought Khushi and I spend the night admiring the decor of the room or u thought we would spend it stargazing from the poolside !!! grow up NK...u are inside a room in which a couple was celebrating their suhaag raat the previous night...to make it more precise for u...Khushi & I are no longer virgins after last night !!!

so I guess its clear to u what we were doing last night or do u want me to explain more ??  

Anjali Payal & Lavanya looked stupified as they gazed at Arnav..they had never expected him to be so on their face !! Akash was lost...he had never had the guts to romance Payal in front of his family and here his brother was talking about his sex life to them !! Rahul gave Arnav a proud smile as he winked at Anjali naughtily while Lavanya looked at NK who was opening and closing his mouth like a goldfish !!! 

just then they heard the washroom door open and saw Khushi walking out...she was blushing seeing them all grinning at her...they saw Arnav who was drinking her in...he seemed lost as he gazed at his wife who was wearing a red & green sari..she looked ethreal as she slowly made her way towards them...she smiled at him as she stood next to him and gently slipped her hands into his and gave a tiny squeeze bringing him back to earth 

Khushi: Di am ready...isnt it time for aarti ?? shouldnt all of us be going down ?? 

Anjali: u are right bhabhi...we came here to get u both down for the aarti...but looking at chottey...I think he needs a little more time to get ready and also we think u both need time to tidy up your room too  come down soon both of u !! 

they left the love birds alone & Arnav heaved a sigh of relief as he locked the door and turned to Khushi...

Arnav : thank god they didnt take u away...I would have seriously blown them apart if they taken u along too...I have decided Khushi..we are leaving for our honeymoon today itself !!! 

Khushi walked upto Arnav and wrapped her arms around him...she pressed a kiss over his heart...her voice barely a whisper and yet he could hear it clearly since it was just for him to hear...

Khushi: take me away Arnav...all I want is to be alone with u in our small haven...take me away as soon as u can !!! 

Arnav hugged her tighter...loving the new bolder side of Khushi...he was happy to see her so comfortable...happy to see her sharing all her desires with him...happy that she let herself free in their intimacy !! 

Arnav took her to their mirror...he picked up the mangalsutra and tied it around her neck...watching her expressions through the mirror..he then turned her around to face him...he took the a pinch of sindoor and filled her parting...she closed her eyes...tears in them...as she thanked her DM for giving her the love of her life !! Arnav cupped her cheeks and placed a gently kiss on her lips...and hugged her close...

Arnav : 10 mins Khushi...Ill just take a shower and then we both can go down for the aarti.

later they were all standing for the pooja...Anjali smiled happily as she saw Arnav also joining them...Arnav & Khushi did the pooja together...Arnav holding Khushi possessively by her waist...Khushi smiling away happily...a glow on her face...all could see how happy the love birds were in each other's company !!! 

they took the elders blessings and were greeted with hugs from their siblings...all of them settled down for their breakfast...and Akash and NK decided to start their teasing session again  little did they know that Arnav was too shameless now to shy away !! 

Akash: so bhai...whats your plan for honeymoon ?? are u going on one ?? I mean u never stay away from work so we were wondering about it !!

Arnav: didnt I tell u Akash ?? Khushi & I are leaving tonight...u and NK can take care of the office while am away...Aman will be there to help u !!! and pls make sure everything is fine coz u wont be seeing us for quite sometime  

Akash and NK choked over their food while Anjali & Payal patted them on their backs while Khushi looked away blushing !!! 

Anjali: wow chottey...where are u off to ?? do tell us and go so that we can drop in if we miss u both 

Arnav: thats exactly the reason why am not telling anything about the trip to any of u !!! U see I know my family really well and I know privacy is the last thing I will get if u all are around !! and i want Khushi all to myself for sometime and knowing my family I know it wont happen if u lot are around me so everything about the trip is top secret and dont bother asking Khushi coz its a surprise for her too...she doesnt know where am taking her !!! 

Rahul: whoa Arnav..u sound like u are taking Khushi into the Amazons or the African jungles to keep us away !!  I hope u are taking her to a romantic destination 

Arnav: dont worry my soon going to be jeejaji...if u have any doubts about my romantic skills u can ask your sister anytime...am sure Khushi knows by now how romantic I can get 

Anjali blushed hearing Arnav call Rahul jeejaji while Nani & Mami shared a secret smile !! 

another person who had blushed crimson was Khushi as she saw her husband being hopelessly shameless...and to add to her misery he leaned in right them and gave her a soft peck on her lips...while the others looked stumped...

Arnav : eat fast sweetheart...we have loads of packing to do...remember we are leaving tonight !! also we should visit your parents before leaving...I know u are already missing them !!! 

Khushi smiled at him...she could see the care and concern in his eyes...she smiled seeing her one big happy family...she couldnt wait to go on their honeymoon...and she also knew that there would be 2 more weddings to plan once they got back !!! 

Life couldnt have been more perfect !! 

SS Our happily ever after - Part 16

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The Raizadas assembled themselves at the entrance...to welcome Khushi into their home as the rightful daughter in law...Anjali placed the kalash filled with rice and placed the thaal along...Khushi looked at Arnav whose face shone with happiness...realising that Khushi was his forever and that he wouldnt have to stay away from her anymore...Khushi smiled at him as she tipped the kalash...spreading the rice onto the floor...immersing her feet into the thaal and she took her first step into Shantivan as Mrs.Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada !!

but she was soon stopped in her tracks by Anjali & Payal...

Anjali:not so fast Bhabhi...its the tradition of the Raizada family that the groom has to carry the bride in his arms over the threshold...

Anjali turned to Arnav who had a sheepish grin on his face...

Anjali: what are u waiting for chottey ?? come on pick up my Bhabhi and carry her over the threshold...are u shy to pick up your bride chottey 

Arnav: Di are u calling me shy ??  U know how shameless i am when it comes to romancing my Khushi ?? do u think I will miss any oppurtunity to have her in my arms ?? 

he then turned to Khushi and picked her into his arms as his brothers and Rahul whistled...Khushi blushed a deep shade of crimson as Anjali Payal & Lavanya burst out laughing 

they were seated in their living room...tired after all the functions...the guests had left and it was just the family now...Arnav saw Nani & Mami talking to Rahul...they were trying to know him more...Anjali was watching their convo with a tensed smile...she wanted Nanji & Mamiji to 
like Rahul...Arnav decided that he would soon talk to Nanji about Di and Rahul and meet with Rahul's family soon...he wanted to ensure his Di's life was in safe hands soon...he turned to look at NK who seemed to be cooking up something new with Lavanya...both of them were whispering excitedly...he walked over to them...he winked at Khushi who was sitting next to Lavanya who winked back at him giving him shockwaves 

Arnav: NK & Lavanya...whatever u both are planning...if its another of your plan to spoil my night with my princess...then think twice...coz u arent going to stand a chance...once I take her in...u wont be seeing her for quite a long time...maybe by tomo afternoon u might catch a glimpse of her if u both are lucky !!!! 

Khushi looked like she wanted the ground to open up and swallow her while NK and Lavanya burst out laughing seeing Khushi's expression  
meanwhile Anjali & Payal had come with a bowl and kept it in front of Arnav & Khushi...Arnav groaned...he had seen this so many times in the million shaadis of his Di's friends which he had attended...but then he saw Khushi getting excited and decided to play along...

Akash: Bhai...Bhabhi...I dont think we need to explain u the rules...from the look on both your faces...u know what u have to do...lets see who finds the ring...whoever finds it first...will rule the other for the rest of your lives... 

it was time to take sides...and to Arnav's surprise...his entire family including his Di were supporting Khushi to win...only Rahul supported him to win !!!  but Arnav wasnt complaining...he was only too happy to see his family so wrapped around his Khushi...he knew what he had to do and the game began...

Arnav was looking straight into Khushi's eyes as he searched for the ring...Khushi was locked in his gaze..unable to look away as her fingers tried to find the ring too...Arnav soon found the ring but he decided to play along...he held the ring deftly in his hands and caught hold of Khushis fingers..playing with them as she gasped in surprise and then he decided to put an end to the game...he slowly slipped the ring into her finger and before she realised what had happened...he held up her hand with the ring in her finger for his family to see...

The Raizadas were left stunned...they didnt know whom to declare the winner...Arnav was holding up Khushi's hand...they could see the ring in her finger and from the shocked expression on Khushi's face they could figure out that even she didnt know how the ring got into her finger...Arnav smiled at her and kissed her on her cheeks...and turned to his family...

Arnav: smile all of u...there is nothing to be shocked...I slipped the ring into her finger...did any of u think I was going to let Khushi loose...I want her to rule my life...coz my life belongs to her...if it wasnt for her I wouldnt have been sitting here with all of u...I would have been dead long ago if she hadnt found me...

Anjali's eyes welled up hearing Arnav...it was true...if Khushi hadnt found him on time...they would have never got him back...Rahul looked at Anjali who looked at him...her eyes flashing her painful past...NK & Lavanya had already told him about Anjali's past so he was aware of the danger Arnav had been in coz of Shyam...Arnav saw Anjali's tears...he didnt want his Di to blame herself again...not when she had finally found her true love...he got up and hugged her...

Arnav: Di..no more tears...its all in the past...and this is our present and am here with u...and I am safe...and as long as I have Khushi in my life...I know I can tackle anything that comes in the way of my family's happiness...

Khushi was crying silently...remembering those painful days which she had spend alone in RM...knowing that her husband was in danger...yet being unable to do anything...Akash saw Khushi in tears and hugged her in his arms...

Akash: Ssshhh Bhabhi...its all in the past...and Bhai is with us...and we will all live happily again...right Payal ??? 

Payal who was watching them with a smile came over and hugged Khushi from the other side who got caught in a hug between her Jiji and Jeeju who also happened to be her Devar now  meanwhile NK and Lavanya had decided that it was time to let Arnav & Khushi have their own time...they went up and got their room decorated...and then informed everyone that it was time to take the bride to her room to be settled in !!

Khushi blushed as she was slowly led up by Anjali Payal & Lavanya...they helped her settle herself on the bed...Anjali hugged Khushi in her arms...her love for Khushi evident in her eyes...

Anjali: Bhabhi...am handing over my chottey to you...I have taken care of him since the day our parents died...AR designs is the symbol of Chottey's hardwork and his vision...and I have tried my best to make him a good man...knowing both of U...I know u both are made for each other...coz I have never seen my chottey so happy in all these years...take care of him Bhabhi and always keep him happy coz the only thing his heart can never get enough of is your love...stay happy forever with him and if he ever troubles u...then come to me  

Khushi hugged Anjali tight...she loved her Di and she knew what Arnavji meant to Di and what Di meant to Arnavji...she promised herself that she would always keep Arnavji and their family happy always.

Khushi: Di I promise...I will never let anything happen to Arnavji...I will always keep him happy...and I wont let anything go wrong with u either...promise Di...very soon u will be with Rahul Jeeju and u will have all the happiness in the world...

Anjali smiled and then made Khushi sit properly and covered her head with the Ghunghat...Khushi blushed as Payal and Lavanya wished her good luck... 

the boys pushed Arnav into the room...though it didnt take much of an effort since Arnav himself was too eager to go in...he shut the door on their teasing faces and locked the door...before he turned to Khushi...he walked over and locked the poolside doors and drew the curtains...he didnt want any kind of disturbance tonight...he switched off both his & Khushi's phone  

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Khushi trembled as she felt Arnav ease himself next to her...she felt him lifting her Ghunghat...she looked straight into his eyes...her love and need for him radiating through...her want to be marked as his forever...she closed her eyes as she felt Arnav cup her cheeks in his palms...she shivered as she heard him whisper out her name...

"Khushi" and the next thing she felt was his lips pressing onto her soft petals...it was a kiss like never before...there was no urgency this time...Arnav kissed her with all the love in his heart...she responded back with the same passion as she let go of all her inhibitions...tonight she didnt want to hold back...there was no need to hold back any longer...Arnav slowly broke the kiss and held out his hands to her...she took it and stood up along with him...he took her to the dressing table and made her stand in front of it...she watched him as he slowly removed her dupatta...and then he removed her jewellery..placing soft feathery kisses as he removed each one them...relieving her off the weight of all the heavy jewellery...he then turned her to face him...and then pointed her to the saree he had gifted her long ago...the one he had wanted her to wear on their SR...Khushi blushed but she had other plans for his gift...
Khushi: Arnavji...I have other plans for that saree and I dont want to spoil the surprise...and tonight I want to be yours while I am in this lehenga...even this is your creation Arnavji and its special to me.

Arnav smiled at her as he picked her up in his arms and placed her on the bed...he leaned in over looking into her eyes...

Arnav: Khushi...I want to hear something from u from now onwards...Khushi from this very moment...call me Arnav...drop the ji Khushi...I want to hear my name from your lips..in your voice without any additions...I am your husband Khushi...you are my equal in all ways...and I want u to take my name just the way I take yours...

Khushi knew there was no turning back now and she was ready to do anything that would bring a smile on her husband's face...

Khushi: Arnav...I love U and I will always be yours forever...I have waited a really long time for this night...this night when I would become yours in all the sense...and I dont want to wait any longer...make me yours forever !!! 

Arnav was stunned to hear her bold confession...without wasting another second he took her lips in a passionate kiss...their lips collided as they fought for dominance...the heat between them reaching dizzying heights...they broke apart when they need for air became too much but Arnav moved his lips onto her face...kissing her...placing soft bites on her earlobes...sending shivers down her spine...as he soothed his bites with his tongue later on...Khushi moaned as he placed his lips on her neck...she crushed herself into him as he nipped and sucked her on her neck and shoulders...Khushi fiddled with the buttons on his sherwani...Arnav sensed her need to feel him and helped her remove it off him...finally letting her feel him...shuddering as she roamed her hands down on his chest...pulling him closer...

His hands travelled to the back of her blouse...he turned her around and moved her long tresses that were obstructing his view...he then took the strings in his lips and pulled them open...feeling her back...letting his hands explore her as he removed the blouse and threw it off...she wasnt wearing anything beneath her blouse since it came with built in cups...he then turned her around slowly to face him...she was looking deep into his eyes that were travelling over her as he took in her sight for the first time...she was even more perfect than his imaginations...he saw her looking at him...her anticipation...her doubts if she could please him...in reply to her ans he again took her lips in a passionate never ending kiss...slowly letting his hands explore her twin orbs...feeling her nipples harden against his touch...slowly moving over to her belly...dipping into her navel as she let out a whimper against his lips...

Arnav slowly left her lips and moved down to her bosoms...taking in her twin orbs...one at a time...giving them his complete attention...memorising every curve of his wife's glorious body...sucking her nipples..biting them and then soothing them and Khushi writhed in pleasure in his expert hands...he then moved down to her stomach...covering every inch with passionate kisses and love bites...dipping his tongue into her belly...making her scream his name...while his fingers slowly slipped the skirt off her body...Khushi jerked her eyes open as she felt the cold air blowin on her skin and realised that she was lying nude in the arms of her husband...Arnav had meanwhile got rid of the rest of his clothes and looked at Khushi as her eyes drank him in...her eyes inviting him in...

he moved down to the tip of her toes...kissing them and slowly making his way up...his hands slipped over her thighs...send shivers down her spine as she clutched his hair...he placed feather light kisses on her legs as he travelled his way up...the scent of her arousal reaching him...seeing her as affected as he was...he felt himself going hard but knew he had to take it slow since he didnt want her to feel any pain...

Khushi gasped as she felt Arnav's hands enclose her feminity...she writhed as he inserted her fingers into her core...finding her sensitive spot which she herself was unaware off...her body experiencing an array of emotions that was barely alive until she met him...her heart beating fast...as his fingers made love to her core...seeing Khushi lost in his passionate assault...he replaced his fingers with his mouth and felt Khushi jerk against him...her pulsating core against his lips...as he stroked her...preparing her for him...to take him in...

Khushi could no longer hold it and she pulled Arnav into her arms...taking his lips into a passionate kiss as his fingers wrecked havoc on her senses...Arnav could sense that she was ready...just then she spoke exactly what he felt in his heart...

Khushi: Arnav dont hold back any longer...am ready...make me yours once and for all !!! 

that was all it took to smash his already impatient nerves !!! he took her lips into a demanding kiss as he entered her in one smooth thrust...Khushi shut her eyes in the inital pain but as it subsided she found her own rythm and began moving along with him as they started an erotic dance...totally in sync with each other...she could feel the eruption coming...his thrusts getting harder...as he fought for control trying to go slower for Khushi's sake but she wouldnt let him..she increased the pace...her moans driving him harder...the sensations driving them over the brink...and they shattered as their orgasms rode them out...Arnav held Khushi in his arms...as she screamed his name...

Arnav then moved over and took her in his arms...Khushi had an ethreal glow on her face...she had transformed from a girl into a woman tonight...his woman...he felt a surge of possessiveness and pride as he took her in...she was his to love and protect...he saw her smiling at him...and before he knew it...she was kissing him...a slow passionate kiss that spoke volumes of her happiness at finally becoming one with him...

Khushi: I love U Arnav 

Arnav: I love U Khushi..that was the best night of my existence !!!

Khushi: mine too Arnav...

Arnav smiled as he pulled her into his arms...cuddling her...holding her close to his heart...placing gently kisses on her tresses...sharing his dreams with her...the lovers drifted on and off into their world of love and passion where no one but just the both of them mattered...as they made love into the wee hours of morning...slowly falling asleep in each others arms.

SS Our happily ever after - Part 15

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The Raizada Mansion looked like a palace drapped in fairy lights...a palace straight out from the land of fairies...the fragrance of the orchids...the rose blossoms...the lilies...the peach blossoms...and the fairy lights and the music...it made every single person inside feel at peace...totally in bliss...but the real fun had just begun...it was the wedding of the century.

India's most eligible bachelor Mr.Arnav Singh Raizada was about to tie the knot with his lady love...Ms.Khushi Kumari Gupta to whom he lost his heart.

just as in their Sangeet...the who is who of the entertainment and fashion world were attending the marriage and the media waited excitedly...trying to cover the dream wedding happening in Raizada Mansion.

but oblivious to all this...the love birds were in their seperate rooms getting themselves ready...their siblings fussing over them endless...

Khushi was lost in her own dreams that she didnt notice Anjali and Payal were talking to her...she felt herself being pinched hard which brought her back to reality...

Payal: Khushi stop dreaming of Arnavji...in a matter of hours u will get him all to yourself...now look at this...

Khushi had no words as she stared at her bridal gift...it was pure gold and she could see his hand all over it...she felt tears well up in her eyes...all she wanted to do was run to him and throw herself into his arms...he was giving her...the wedding of her dreams...she smiled as Anjali Payal and Lavanya fussed over her...getting her decked up...making her look like the most beautiful bride ever...Khushi looked angelic indeed as she got herself ready for her Arnavji...her knight in shining armour who was waiting to sweep her off her feet...

meanwhile Arnav was having the time of his life as his brothers and soon to be jeeju got him ready...they fussed over him like he was their favourite toy...Arnav wondered how long he had to endure this pampering before he got his girl all to himself...he was eager to see her in the lehenga that he had designed for her...he wanted her all to himself...

Khushi meanwhile was busy in getting ready when she saw that her phone had buzzed...she quickly took it and checked her msgs...she was surprised to see Arnav's msg...she blushed a furious shade of crimson as she read it...butterflies in her stomach thinking about the coming night when she would truly belong to him...

Arnav: Khushi I cant wait to get through this evening...it seems so long...cant wait to have u in our room all to myself and I hope u slept enough in all these days coz u are not gonna sleep at all tonite or in the coming days...I need your days as well as nights...and I cant wait to see u in my creations...am warning u Khushi...am gonna have u all to myself...hope u arent scared 

Khushi couldnt help smiling reading the msg...little did her Laad Governor know that his vixen was as eager to be with him as he was to be with her...she replied him back...Arnav checked his msg as his phone buzzed and he felt a thrill of excitement as he read her reply...

Khushi: I cant wait to be yours and I dont want to sleep even for a sec...make sure u keep me awake...

very soon it was time foe the wedding...Arnav waited at the mandap...eager to see his girl...Rahul NK and Akash were busy teasing him as they saw the ladies bringing Khushi down...as the bride came into full view...the crowd were stunned into silence...she looked like a fairy send down to earth...Arnav couldnt take his eyes off her...to say that he was lost would be an understatement...it was just Khushi now...and nothing else...as for Khushi...all she saw was her prince charming...the man who had given her so much pain yet replaced each stab of his with all the love in heart...she had fallen head over heels in love with the very same person who had made her life hell...she couldnt help but smile at how fate dealt its cards and how cupid stuck them down...

they were led to each other by their families...Buaji and Khushi's parents watched with tears as they saw their little one getting the wedding that she had always dreamt off...the beast had turned into her knight...Nani and Mami and Mamaji were all smiles as they watched the proceedings...

Arnav and Khushi finally faced each other...the blushing bride and the handsome groom truly looked like a jodi made in heaven...Anjali took the garlands and gave them to Arnav and Khushi...just as Arnav was about to place the garland on Khushi she was lifted into the air by Rahul and Anjali as the Raizadas and Guptas cheered...

Rahul: tough luck bro...its not going to be so easy to get my sister  

Arnav grinned sheepishly...and looked at NK and Akash for help...who grinned and lifted Arnav on their shoulders and helped him place the garland on Khushi who wasted no time in placing the garland over Arnav...they blushed as they sat down and waited for the Panditji to begin the ceremony...Arnav had eyes only for Khushi as she blushed...

Rahul walked upto Khushi Bauji and knelt down in front of him...

Rahul: Bauji I am Rahul...I know am relatively new here...but in the short span of time...I love Khushi like my own sister...I can do anything to make her smile...can I do the ghatbandhan on your behalf ??? 

Khushi Arnav Anjali and the rest had tears as they heard Rahul...the happiest was Arnav..he knew that his Di was safe in Rahul's arms...she had founf true love at last...Bauji nodded and rahul wiped his tears and winked at Anjali which didnt go unoticed by Nani and mami who saw Anjali blushing...they smiled...looked like they would soon have another wedding to plan 

Rahul came and did the ghatbandhan and placed a kiss on Khushi's forhead...leaned in and gently whispered so that only Arnav & Khushi would hear...

Rahul: Khushi if ever Arnav troubles u...let me know...it will be the last thing he does  

Arnav groaned hearing his soon to be jeeju...he didnt want another addition to Khushi's long list of defenders in his house...while Khushi gave him a hi 5 !!! 

the ceremony began and Khushi was lost in her prayers as she thanked her DM for all the happiness in her life...she prayed to DM to always keep her united and happy with her Arnavji and their family...

Panditji asked Arnav to tie the mangalsutra around Khushi's neck...she watched with tears as Arnav took the mangalsutra and tied it around her neck...looking straight into her eyes...he didnt break eye contact as he took a pinch of sindoor and filled her maang...he didnt let her close her eyes...

Arnav: Khushi keep your eyes open and look at me...I want us to treasure this moment for the rest of our lives...I want to see U Khushi...

they got up and it was time for phere...Arnav held out his hand to Khushi...she took it as they took the phere...promising each other that they would belong to each other not just in this life...but for their next 7 lives...

First Step – invoke the Gods or plenty of pure and nourishing food

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, our love becomes firm by your walking one step with me. You will offer my food and be helpful in every way. I will cherish you and provide for your welfare and happiness and also that of your children."

Bride says:

"I humbly submit to you, my lord. Kindly give me the responsibility of the home, food and finance. I promise you that i shall fulfill all responsibilities towards the welfare of the family and the children.

Second Step – the couple prays to the Gods to give them the mental, physical and spritual strength to lead a healthy life.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, now you have walked the second step with me. Fill my heart with strength and courage and together we shall protect the household and the children."

Bride says:

"My lord, in your grief, I shall fill your heart with courage and strength. In your happiness , I shall rejoice, I promise you that I will please you always with sweet words and take care of the family and the children. And you shall love me and me alone as your wife."

Third Step – preserving wealth and prosperity in life.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, now you have walked three steps with me. By virtue of this, our wealth and prosperity are going to grow. I shall look upon all other woman as my sisters. Together, we will educate our children and may their live long."

Bride says:

"My lord, I will love you with single minded devotion as my husband. I will treat all other men as my brothers. My devotion to you is that of a chaste wife. This is my commitment and pledge."

Fourth Step – couple invoke the Gods for attainment of happiness and harmony by mutual love and trust in all walks of life.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, it is a great blessing that you have walked four steps with me.You have brought auspiciousness and sacredness into my life. May we be blessed with obedient and noble children. May they live long."

Bride says:

"My lord, I will adorn myself from head to toe with sandalwood paste and fragrance for your sake. I will serve you and please you in every way I can."

Fifth Step – They pray for the welfare of all living beings in the Universe and pray for virtuous, noble and heroic children.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, now that you have walked five steps with me, you have enriched my life. May God bless you. May our loved ones live long and share in our prosperity."

Bride says:

"My lord, I will share your joys and sorrow. Your love will make me trust and honour you. I will carry out all your wishes."

Sixth Step – They ask the Gods to give them a joyous life together.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, you have filled my heart with happiness walking six steps with me. May you fill my heart with joy and peace at all times and season."

Bride says:

"My lord, in all acts of righteousness, in material prosperity in all enjoyment and divine acts, I promise you I will participate and I shall always be with you."

Seven Step – the couple prays for understanding, companionship, loyalty and unity.

Bridegroom says:

"My beloved, as you walked the seven steps with me, our love and friendship became eternal. We experienced spritual union in God. Now you have become completely mine and I offer my life to you. Our marriage will be forever."

Bride says:

"My lord, as per the law of God and the Holy Scriptures, I have become your spouse with the taking of the seventh step. Whatever promises we gave, we did so with a pure mind. We will be truthful to each other in all matters. We will love each other forever."

they completed the 7 phere s their family and friends cheered and showered them with flowers...

NK held Lavanya...Akash held Payal and Rahul held Anjali as the ladies cried with tears of happiness...

they were truly happy seeing Arnav & Khushi becoming one in front of the world...happy that they got their happiness after all the pain they went through...

but Arnav had eyes only for Khushi...he looked at her deep into her eyes...she saw her own happiness reflected in his eyes...he cupped her face and captured her lips in a gentle kiss...it was a kiss full of promise to love her till the very end and even after that...a promise to always keep her safe and happy and his forever...Khushi didnt hesitate...she kissed him back with all the love in her heart...she crushed herself into his arms...Arnav held onto her tight as they forgot the rest of the world...

their families cheered...shed their tears and smiled again coz this was a moment they were all eagerly waiting for...

Arnav broke the kiss and hugged her tight in his arms...they then came together and took the blessings of Naniji Mamaji and Mamiji...and hugged them tight...then repeated the same with Buaji and Khushi's parents...

they turned towards their siblings and before they knew it...they were all caught in a group hug...they shed their tears as they hugged each other tight...then they all burst out laughing...they were mad...crazy...naughty and they all loved each other to bits...

Arnav then caught hold of Khushi and went to the RM balcony to face the waiting media...he couldnt wait to let the world know that Khushi belonged to him and he belonged to her...

the media cheered madly as they saw the newly weds arrive...Arnav raised his hand and smiled at all of them...they fell silent...

Arnav: Good Evening !! allow me to introduce my wife Mrs.Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada !!! the girl of my dreams...my vixen...my sankadevi...my heartbeat...my world and the reason of my existence...today I want to tell the world...Arnav Singh Raizada has fallen in love and he has fallen hard...he belongs to Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada not just for this life...but for our next 7 lives !!!

with that he pulled her into his arms and kissed her hard !!! he kissed her like there was no tomorrow !!! 

the media captured the moment as they cheered !!! they were stunned by Arnav's confession !!! Khushi had tears...his words ringing in her heart !!! 

Arnav broke the kiss & smiled at her as he scooped her into his arms and carried her inside with their siblings laughing around them 

Precap: Games Masti and Suhaagraat 

SS Our happily ever after - Part 14

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Khushi ran to Arnav's room...her tears falling freely...she knew Arnav was just joking but his joke made her think what she would do if such a situation really did happen...after all life was unpredictable...she had learnt that lesson very early in her life...she remembered her parent's death...she remembered the emptiness she had felt in her heart...Arnav's love had made her forget all her pains but now the very same love was scaring her...she loved him so much...he was her reason for existence...heart and soul she belonged to him...she couldnt imagine living in a world where he didnt exist...she buried herself on the bed...sobbing helplessly as she hugged the pillow close...

Arnav walked in and saw his Khushi hugging a pillow tight as she cried...he locked the door and rushed to her and sat next to her...just as he was about to take her into his arms...Khushi sensing Arnav's prescence wrapped her arms around him...hugging him tight...holding on as though she was scared he would be snatched away if she let him go...Arnav sense her fear and hugged her closer into his arms as he leaned against the headboard...and before she knew it Khushi was telling Arnav about her darkest fears...

Khushi: Arnavji...I know u were just joking...I know u didnt mean any of it but pls dont talk about death...it scares me...I lost my amma and bauji...they left me and I couldnt even protest...Gods took them away and even today I am haunted by their deaths...darkness scares me...being alone makes me feel as though I dont have anyone who loves me...accidents and blood gives me creeps...Gods have never been kind to me...everytime I love someone...they are taken away from me...our love has never been easy...we loved each other but hatred kept us away...when we realised how much we love each other...u were kidnapped...those days when I spent the nights alone in our room knowing u were in danger...not knowing when I would see u again...the fear that I might never see u again...those days were the worst in my life...and then again when everything became fine...Shyamji tried to hurt me again...am scared Arnavji...am scared of our love...I love U so much and am scared that Gods will take u away from me...am not scared of death if u are there along with me in it...but without u its hell for me...U are the reason for my existence and I cant imagine loosing U...

Silent tears flowed down his face as she revealed her innermost fears to him...her words terrified him...today he realised that he is not above God...he knew there things beyond his control...he could see the reality in her fears...even he was plagued by similar fears...he couldnt imagine a life without Khushi anymore...he knew there were things that even the great ASR couldnt control...but he knew he had to assure Khushi...he knew their love was strong that even death wouldnt keep them apart coz he knew he would cease to exist if something happened to her...

He cupped her face...looking at her with all the love in his heart...even today he was amazed at how hard he fell in love with her...he thanked the stars for the day when she had fallen into his arms like a flash of lightening...he brought her closer and pressed a kiss onto her forhead as he hugged her tighter...

Arnav: Khushi jaan listen to me...I love U and no one is ever going to take u away from me...our love is strong enough that no one can ever dare to break it...we both have had a troubled childhood...we both have had our fair share of pain...we both lost our parents...and we know the pain...Khushi...we were born for each other...till date I have never prayed or believed in the existence of God but today I believe in your faith in your Devi Maiyya...she wont tear us apart again...our love has been star-crossed...like u said its not been easy...we have literally walked through fire to be with each other today...we have faced challeneges and won them...and we will always win Khushi...I wont let our love fail...Arnav aur Khushi hamesha saath rahenge...its my promise to u Khushi...I have faith in your Gods...they wont let even death seperate us...

Khushi hugged him tighter...sending a silent prayer to her DM to always keep them happy and together...Arnav buried his face into her tresses...and brought her down onto the bed...

Khushi got lost in his chocolate brown eyes...that held all the love in the world...his eyes communicated with hers...he could see his entire world...his reason for existence in her eyes...Khushi brought his face closer to hers and gently grazed her lips with his...Arnav gave her a surprised smile as she urged him on with her eyes...

Khushi: Arnavji when the night falls tonite...I will be your bride...and when the sun rises tomorrow morning...it will be a new dawn for us...I know that I will truly belong to Arnav Singh Raizada by tonight and thats how I want to be known...as your for now and forever...

Arnav didnt let her complete as he pressed his lips onto hers...taking her in a kiss full of love and possessiveness...he wanted to scream to the entire world that Khushi belonged to Arnav Singh Raizada...he wanted the world to know that he belonged to his Khushi and no one else...

they kissed like there was no tomorrow...Khushi broke the kiss and moved over to place feathery light kisses on his eyes...his nose...she placed her kisses down on his neck and opened his shirt buttons...Arnav watched as she placed her lips over his heart...he watched as she placed her ears over his heart...listening to his heartbeats...she looked up at him and gave a shy smile...she moved closer to his face...

Khushi: Arnavji...the sound of your heartbeats...thats the most beautiful sound in my world...it reminds me of our love...it assures me that u love me and u are with me...

Arnav pulled her up before she could complete...crushing her tight in his arms as he kissed her senseless...

Arnav: let this night pass Mrs.Arnav Singh Raizada and am never going to let u out of my arms...am going to hide u someplace where only I can find u so that all your time and attention is just for me...am not going to share your love with anyone else...U are all mine...just mine...

just then they heard a knock at the door and Arnav gave a resigned sigh as he got up and pulled Khushi along with him...he kept her hugged to his side as he opened the door to see his family giving them naughty winks and teasing smiles...

Anjali pulled Khushi out of his arms...

Anjali: okay love birds...time to go back home now...u can have your romance sessions later...waise bhi chottey...I know we are not going to see much of our Khushi after today eve...am sure u must have planned a very long honeymoon so that u can have to yourself 

Khushi blushed a deep shade of crimson as Arnav gave her a naughty wink and pulled her back into his arms...

Arnav: U are right Di...am taking Khushi away for a long honeymoon so that none of u get to disturb us and she is going to be in my  arms all the time...and as for now...well I can be with her until we get home...u might need one hour to dress her up...so that one hour I will spare her...and then the shaadi and after that she is all mine !!!! 

all of them burst out laughing seeing Arnav so shamelessly and mad in love with his girl while Khushi blushed and buried herself in his arms...

the Raizadas and Rahul and Lavanya soon left the farmhouse and headed back to RM to get ready for the wedding...

4 couples who had found true love...the Gods smiled as they saw the young souls tease and laugh and pulled pranks at each other...readying themselves to witness and watch over the shaadi that was written at the time of Arnav & Khushi's birth...and soon going to happen as Arnav and Khushi became one in front of the world...

Precap: Arhi Shaadi...the wedding of the century

SS Our Happily ever after - Part 13

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The party went on and the couples were having the time of their lives. Lavanya and NK had already told Rahul about Anjali's past and that she was expecting her baby soon. Rahul felt an unknown pain clench his heart as he heard the trauma the beautiful lady in front of him had to go through...he couldnt fathom how any man could have hurt a soul so pure...for Rahul it was love at first sight...Anjali's blooming motherhood added an unusual glow to her already beautiful face...and Rahul couldnt help wishing that the baby was his too...he already felt a connection with the baby as though it belonged to him too...he wanted to lay the world at her feet...he wanted to be around to love and protect Anjali and her baby...meanwhile Anjali found herself drawn to Rahul but at the same time she didnt want to give wings to her feelings...Rahul was handsome and had a beautiful heart and according to her he deserved a girl who was truly deserving of him...not someone who carried with her a traumatic past and a baby whose father turned out to be a slimy creep...but Anjali couldnt help wishing that someone like Rahul to enter her life...

She looked around and saw that Lavanya Payal Akash and NK were having fun teasing Arnav and Khushi...Arnav wanted to get away from them and take Khushi along but looks like he wasnt going to be spared soon...she watched her chottey so happy in love and a slow smile crept upto her lips...she didnt know when she had started talking...

Anjali: Rahul...u know Chottey had always been my support...my strength...he shouldered the resposibility of our family at a very young age...whatever he is today...he is a self made man...but I was always worried about him...ever since the death of our parents...Chottey had turned his heart into a stone...always cold hard and ruthless...if he showed emotions...then it was only for his family...he lost faith in love and marriage...I was always scared that my chottey would be alone all his life...thats when Khushi walked into his life...she was the exact anti-thesis of chottey...she lived her life to the fullest...she believed in true love...just like her name she spread happiness and love to everyone around her...and my Chottey fell in love with her...but their love wasnt easy...my ex husband...well he did betray me but he also tried to ruin another girl's life...he cast his eyes on Khushi...he came between their love...Chottey and Khushi suffered a lot of pain to keep my marriage intact...even then I was too blind to see my husband's deception...I hurled insults at Khushi...I made her life difficult and eventually when I realised my husband's true colors...it was too late...Khushi had been hurt beyond repair...it was chottey's love that healed her...thanx to Khushi my family is intact today...my chottey learnt to live his life...he learnt to love and smile...I have a bhabhi who love me like her own sister...as long as I have my chottey and his Khushi with me...am sure my life will be beautiful Rahul...

Rahul watched Anjali speak...her tears falling freely...how he wished he could wipe them away...he found himself loving Arnav & Khushi more...he fell in love with the Raizada family...he looked at Khushi who was enveloped in Arnav's arms and wanted to walk over and hug her and promise her the love and protection a brother can offer...he wanted to walk over and hug Arnav and tell him that he would always take care of his Di...he was so lost in his thoughts that he didnt realise when his thoughts had fallen out of his mouth...

Rahul: Anjali...do u mind adding me to that beautiful heart of yours ??? I know u have a family that loves u to bits but I want to be a part of that too...after meeting u all...I dont want to stay apart from all of u...I want to make u mine forever...I promise Anjali...I will love your baby as my own...infact I already love your baby...its as though the baby belongs to me too...I love U Anjali Raizada and I want to give u all the happiness in the world...pls marry me and make me the happiest man in the world.

Anjali was stunned hearing Rahul's words...it was like her dreams were coming true...it was like gods were giving her another chance at love...but she hesitated...she loved Rahul but something stopped her...

Rahul saw the hesitation and fear in her eyes...he cupped her face and looked straight into her eyes...Anjali got lost in the pool of love and care reflected in his eyes...just for her...

Rahul: I can see the fear in your eyes Anjali...but u dont have to be scared of me...I love U...I dont care about your past...I dont care that u were married before...that u are carrying a child from your first marriage...as far as I know...the baby is mine now...I wont leave u alone ever...I love U Anjali.

that was all that mattered...Rahul's words were like music to her ears...his words healed the wounds in her heart...Anjali felt complete again...words deserted her...a soft blush crept into her cheeks as she looked at him...a small smile adorning her lips...as she held his hands...Rahul felt his heart soaring as he saw her accept his love...he hugged her tight in his arms...

the love birds were oblivious to the fact that their confession had been witnessed by their siblings...Arnav's eyes teared up as he saw his Di happy again...he looked at Khushi and saw his happiness reflected in her eyes and she hugged him tight and cried...for Arnav & Khushi there was nothing more important that their Di's life and they both were truly at peace seeing Di with her soulmate...they had heard Rahul's assurance...Arnav loved Rahul...he was everything that he wanted for his Di...Akash and Payal Hi-Fived NK and Lavanya on the success of their plan...Arnav and Khushi were shocked to realise that these 4 were playing cupids for Di and Rahul...all the 3 couples hugged each other tight...Arnav and Khushi couldnt stop thanking them for bringing rahul into Di's life...

Anjali looked around to see her family smiling at her happily...each one of them were in tears...she walked over to them...she looked at Khushi and opened her arms for her who ran to her and hugged her tight...Khushi & Anjali and their bond was something that only the two of them could truly understand...Arnav watched with tears as the two most important people in his world laughed and cried together...Arnav looked at Rahul who smiled at him...he walked over and hugged Rahul tight...Arnav couldnt thank him enough for giving his Di the happiness she deserved.

Rahul: Arnav I promise...I will love Anjali and her baby...I will always keep them happy...I will always be there for u as an elder brother...I know U have shouldered the responsibility of your family from a young age...u arent alone anymore Arnav...U have an elder brother u can always depend on.

Arnav: Jeeju...yes...am only too happy to call u Jeeju...I know U will keep Di and her baby happy...U will be the best husband and best father to my di and her baby...and with an elder brother like U and 2 younger brothers like Akash and NK...am sure I can die in peace...even if something happens to me...I know u will all look after Di and Khushi !!!!

Arnav had barely finished speakin when he felt himself getting punched to pulp by NK Akash and Rahul...all three of them were horrified to hear Arnav speak about dying...but for Arnav...it was the truth...he was always scared of death...coz he didnt know who would take care of his Di and Khushi if something happened to him...

Anjali and Khushi stood shocked hearing Arnav speak of dying..but it was Payal & Lavanya who got there first...they both gave him admonishing stares while he gave them a sheepish apologetic grin...

Arnav went and held Payal and Lavanya in his arms...and looked at his Di and Khushi...who were giving him death glares...

Arnav: Come on ladies...dont u all know that am Khushi's stone hearted Laad Governor...Payal U should be happy if something happens to me...atleast your sister would be free from someone who hurts her all the time...Lavanya...u should also be happy coz then I will be punished for breaking your heart...Di...u will be relieved coz u wouldnt have to worry anymore...and Khushi u should for sure thank your DM coz u wouldnt have to deal with a hot headed angry young man forever...

no sooner had he finished speaking that he earned himself 3 tight slaps from Di Payal & Lavanya...

Di: Chottey dare u speak like that again even for a joke...how can u talk such rubbish when all are happy...

Payal: Arnav...if u think my sister will be happy with u going away...I guess u dont deserve to marry her...if something happens to u...then we all know that Khushi is as good as dead...so dont u ever talk nonsense like this...

Lavanya: ASR true that I got hurt when we broke up but now I know that we were never meant to be...we have always been good friends...and Chamkili is my best friend...dont u dare speak things that can hurt her...I for sure wont spare u if u hurt her again !!!!

Arnav smiled as he heard the ladies speak and hugged each one of them tight...but Khushi stood still watching him...his words had scared her...she had unknown fear creeping in her heart...what if she lost him ?? she couldnt imagine her life without him...Rahul understood Khushi's pain...he glared at Arnav and walked to Khushi who was standing still...watching Arnav...Rahul hugged Khushi tight and made her look at him...he cupped her face as he spoke to her...

Rahul: Khushi...dont take Arnav's words to heart...he is a prankster and he is just joking...no one is going to take your love away from U...no one will ever come between the two of U...Khushi...am here as an elder brother for U...I know U have NK & Akash but now U have me too and I promise my sister that nothing will ever happen to your Laad Governor...I promise.

Khushi looked at Rahul as he gently placed a kiss on her forhead...Anjali and Arnav watched with tears seeing the bond between their soul mates...Khushi hugged Rahul and cried as he hugged her tight...and then she couldnt take it any longer...she broke free and ran straight into Arnav's arms and hugged him and cried...Arnav felt hurt seeing Khushi in pain...he was just joking around but he didnt realise that his words would affect Khushi so badly...he cursed himself for hurting her again...Akash NK and Rahul gave him death stares while Anjali Payal and Lavanya silently admonished him...he gave them all an apologetic smile and took Khushi with him to his room in the farmhouse...

He knew he had to make it upto her...the others left the love birds to themselves...they knew only Arnav could cheer up Khushi now...so they settled themselves...talking about random stuff...discussing the upcoming wedding...Akash called up Nani to tell her about their small party and assured her that they would make it back home in time for the wedding.

meanwhile in their room...Khushi was in Arnav's arms...her tears cascading down her cheeks...

Precap: Arnav makes it upto Khushi...more romance