Khushi meets Arnav

Anjali – Khushi, go and meet chote in study room, he had come searching for you.

Khushi – Ok I will go and meet. (She goes to study room)

STUDY ROOM

Arnav is reading a book. Khushi knocks the door.

Arnav – Come in....

Khushi – Anjali ji said you were looking for me. (He is still not looking at her. She starts looking around the nice small library set up with business management books. She was excited. Arnav did not notice it and speaks)

Arnav – Yeah, need to get the employment agreement ready so we would require your Adhar and Pan card. How much salary do you expect? (He lifts his head and looks at her trying to touch one of his books, he barks) I don't like anyone touching my books. (She jerks and takes her hand off)

Khushi – Sorry, I was just excited to see this limited-edition book. (She turns back and he is shocked seeing her. Lot of emotions run through his mind and heart and he shouts)

Arnav - You ?? what the hell are you doing here? how dare you to step in my house? (Khushi was confused she had never seen him, and he is at rage seeing her. She questions in a feeble voice)

Khushi – Do you know me? Have we met before? Where? When? I don't remember seeing you. (Her questions alert Arnav)

Arnav – What's your name?

Khushi – Khushi (The name calms his nerve, he composes)

Arnav – Sorry, I mistook you to be someone else. (Tries changing topic) What's you qualification?

Khushi – Have completed BBA. (He observes she was looking at that book again and again)

Arnav – And you want to work as caretaker?

Khushi – Need of the moment. Can't get into any professional job as of now. Have so much of personal work to do. (He did not want to dig further. He wanted to check few things before reacting and also, he did not want to alert her)

Arnav – Ok get me copies of your Adhaar and Pan card. I will take care of the agreement. Monday we will sign it. (She nods) So, you did not mention salary to di (He was closely observing her)

Khushi – I don't know how to conclude the final amount. Never did such kind of job. Anything you fix should be fine.

Arnav – Ok 50 thousand then.

Khushi – Isnt 50 thousand too much? I stay here, eat here. (He leans on the chair)

Arnav – Hmmm, good thought. BBA lessons? (He was gazing at her all through the conversation and it was making her uncomfortable.)

Khushi – Ji...shall I go? (He nods ok, and she walks out and thinks in mind) Why did he shout at me like that? Does he know Aashi? He became quite after hearing my name

Back in study room, Arnav is frustrated...thinking to himself.

Arnav – Why could I not lash out on her after she questioned me? I couldn't tell how I know her. Did she not see my photo? Let her give the Adhaar card and Pan card will find her whole history. But I still remember that day.

FLASHBACK

Arnav is working in the London office. His dad sent a mail to him, He opened it and there was only a photo attached to it, but nothing written. Arnav opened the attachment, and it has Khushi's photo in which she is wearing power glasses. He quickly calls his father.

Arnav – Dad what is this game? You sent photo in an email?

Arvind – That's your to be wife.

Arnav – Don't joke around. Tell me clearly.

Arvind – There is no joke. I am very serious. You must marry her. Aashi that's the name.

Arnav – What is all this?

Arvind – Can't tell things on call. You come back here. We will talk everything after the marriage.

Arnav – Dad are you ok? You sound so restless.

Arvind – Because I am.

Arnav – What is it dad?

Arvind – Come back in the next available flight. We are not in Delhi. Will send you the address. Send you itinerary once finalised. That is all I can request.

Arnav – Ok.

Arnav reached the house which was mentioned by his father. Its Bangalore. The venue was arranged for wedding without any guests. Arnav comes to his parents.

Arnav – Mom what is all this?

Asha – Good that you came on time. (She passes the dress) Wear it and get ready.

Arnav – Can you please tell me what is happening. Where is Di?

Arvind – There is no one. You get married and fly tonight to London back. I have made all arrangements. Once you reach there will discuss all details. Now you just get married without any question.

Arnav – Dad are you crazy? I don't even know who she is. What are you guys doing?

Asha – She is the elder daughter of Shashi Gupta. That is all you must know for time being. This marriage was decided by your great grand father

Arnav – I am still not convinced.

Arvind – Please Chote....

Asha – This is very important.

Arnav – You both are sounding so spooky. But whatever it is. Better it be worth it. If I find any stupid reason, then you both will see the worst of me.

He takes the dress and go to change. Once he is back Arnav sit in altar with sehra(Flower mask) he was waiting for bride so that the rituals complete fast... as soon as this wedding will finish he wanted to confront his parents. Asha brings the bride, and she gets a call.

Asha – Ok I am coming. (Looks at Pandit) This wedding must happen Pandit Ji don't stop. (She rushes out)

Arnav – Maa...

Asha – I will come back and speak.... just get married...(She walks out the venue)

Pandit ji continues the marriage rituals, and the moment Arnav finished last ritual applying vermilion on her head, Pandit announced them as Husband and wife. Arnav got down from altar in hurry leaving his cloth tied to his bride's dupatta and runs out to find his parents.... Arnav calls on his mother's phone. Call is picked at the other end.

Arnav – Ma, where are you.

Police – Sir your mother has met with accident we are taking her to government hospital. Please come soon

Arnav – Ok... I am coming

Arnav once looked back at bride, who still standing on same spot as a statue. He was far from her where his voice wouldn't reach her. He thought to deal it after he meets his mother. He goes to the hospital and finds about accident and Arvind already passed away. It's a big blow and later he speaks to his mother (Note - Earlier Flashback has details of his conversation with his mother and her death)

PRESENT

Arnav is sweating badly after remembering his sudden marriage and his parent's death. Anjali come's there with his coffee and sandwich.

Anjali – Chote...why did you not come down for coffee...She gives the coffee and sandwich.

Arnav – Thanks Di. But you shouldn't be roaming around like this a lot.

Anjali – You don't worry. We have a daily routine chart...so everything is as per the plan.

Arnav – Not bad Di...(Smiles)

Anjali – Khushi's idea.... (His face drop hearing Khushi's name.) Why have you sweat so much. (He wipes the sweat and replies)

Arnav – Nothing di.

Anjali – Is there any problem?

Arnav – No,,,all is good...may be sudden weather change...London and India are not same right....will take time to adjust (Tries to convince)

Anjali – Ok.... take...Khushi's details....She wanted you to have her whole biodata...

Arnav – I asked only for Adhar and Pan

Anjali – Still she thinks you may need these other details as you may want to check her background.

Arnav – She told you that?

Anjali – Yes, because she is aware of the bodyguards around. Did you speak anything harsh to her.

Arnav – Why will I do that Di?

Anjali – She is behaving odd, after she met you...

Arnav – I did nothing. (Picks the folder). Tell her I will get the agreement ready soon.