Khushi falls in pool

AFTERNOON

The family gathered at a restaurant for NK's meeting with his prospective bride's family. Khushi lingered around the edges, not wanting to be part of the conversation. Arnav arrived from the office and noticed Khushi's absence from the group. He teases her

Arnav – What happened? The marriage expert is not involved in the discussion.

Khushi – Hmmm... Arnav Ji... yeah... its better only family members discuss... I'm a third person... I'm fine here... just came to help Anjali Ji.

Arnav felt bad for Khushi's state and decided to discuss it with her later. He joined the group, keeping an eye on Khushi.NK approached Khushi, who stood near the pool's edge, staring at the water.

NK – Will it be okay to ask about her further plans?

Khushi – NK Ji... you need to be open about your opinions... it's a lifelong relation... go ahead and ask whatever you have in mind.

NK thanked Khushi and suddenly thought of his plan. He felt sorry for Khushi and swiftly turned, making Khushi trip and fall into the pool with a scream. NK was shocked.Arnav, who had been keeping an eye on Khushi, reacted quickly, jumping into the pool to rescue her. He brought her to the edge, where she lay unconscious.

Arnav – Di... bring my coat.

Anjali brought the coat, and Arnav used it to warm Khushi up. He turned her onto her stomach and pressed her back to remove the water from her lungs. Water slowly drained from her mouth, and Arnav repeated the process until she coughed.

Arnav – Easy... easy... (he comforted her back) Are you feeling okay now?

Khushi nodded weakly; her energy drained. Arnav helped her sit up and covered her with his coat.

Arnav – Okay, come, let's go home. (he turned to the others) You guys finish your discussions and come back... I'm taking her back home.

Anjali – Khushi Ji... do you want me to come with you? Are you really okay?

Khushi – Ji... I'm good... you all finish the talks and come.

Khushi felt dizzy from the rush of water. Arnav supported her, and she whispered:

Khushi – I'm feeling my head spin...

Arnav – You must handle it for 5 minutes... till we reach the car... I'm holding you.

Khushi nodded, and they drove home. She dozed off in the car. Arnav stopped the car, got out, and lifted her into his arms. Khushi opened her eyes and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

Khushi – Arnav Ji... I'll walk...

Arnav gave her a stern look, and Khushi struggled to finish her sentence.

Khushi – M...y...s...e...l...f....(Arnav quickly took her to the guest room and left her there.)Thank you...(Arnav nodded and walked to his room.)

GUEST ROOM

Arnav entered the guest room through the poolside door, having changed into fresh dry clothes.

Arnav - You should always lock this door, Khushi. Not a good habit to keep it open.

Khushi – Hmm Ji... No one can enter apart from you.

Arnav – Even I should not be able to enter without your permission. (He suddenly changed the topic.) How are you feeling?

Khushi – Very uncomfortable.

Arnav – When you didn't know how to swim, why were you standing near the pool?

Khushi – I never expected I would fall.

Arnav – There are many things we don't expect to happen, but they happen...

Khushi – Like the way you got me back from the terrace after I fainted?

Arnav – Smart, huh?

Khushi – Why are you keeping an eye on me, Arnav Ji?

Arnav – Because you're Di's caretaker.

Khushi – I want a true answer. Do you suspect me?

Arnav – Have you done anything that would make me suspicious?

Khushi – Arnav Ji, please...

Arnav – I came here to check on you. I saved you because I want no news to be published saying "A girl drowned due to Raizada's foolishness."

Arnav walked away, leaving Khushi to smile to herself.

Khushi – You care for me, Arnav Ji... you're hiding it under the mask of this anger.

ARNAV's ROOM - NIGHT

Arnav reflected on his reaction when Khushi fell and their conversation in the guest room. He mentally scolded himself, feeling guilty for enjoying the touch of her skin, even though the touch was necessary to save her.

Arnav – No, no, no... Arnav... you can't think this way... how could you? (He banged his fist on the bed, remembering the shivering palm when he helped her walk back. He felt a similarity in touch.) Why do I feel this way?

Arnav remembered the shivering hands of the bride during their wedding rituals.

Arnav – Arnav, they are sisters, damn it! Do not get into this... (He consoled himself.) Yeah, once she recovers, I'll talk to her. (Anjali interrupted his thoughts.)

Anjali – Chote... come down for dinner...

Arnav – Yeah... Di...

GUEST ROOM

Arnav walked out of his room and overheard NK trying to persuade Khushi to come downstairs.

NK – Please, Khushi Ji, come down and sit with us... I have so many things to share...

Khushi – Sorry, NK Ji, I'm really feeling uneasy... I need some rest. (NK tried to hold her hand, but Khushi withdrew it.) You go down... I'll come in two minutes...

NK – Okay, I'll be waiting...

NK walked out like a wind, not even noticing Arnav. Arnav peeked in and observed Khushi struggling with her sickness. She went to the bathroom, splashed some water on her face, wiped herself with a towel, and started walking out with difficulty.

Arnav walked behind her without her notice. She struggled to walk, especially down the stairs, holding the railing and dragging herself. Arnav's anger grew, but he chose to remain silent.As Khushi was about to slip, Arnav shouted:

Arnav – Careful! (Everyone looked up the stairs as Arnav quickly moved next to Khushi.) You're not fine, are you?

Khushi – NK Ji told me to come down in 10 minutes, so I thought...

Arnav gave her a stern glare. Khushi continued walking down and reached the dining table, where everyone was chatting and sharing fun moments from the restaurant. Khushi sat on a chair, looking unwell. NK expressed his annoyance with the girl they had met earlier.

NK – I hate that girl... She's only agreed because of Nannav... I mean, just because I'm his cousin... (Arnav stared at NK) ...I don't want to marry her...

NK started serving Khushi's plate, and the sight of the food made Khushi even more irritated. It was clear she was struggling to sit.

Anjali – Khushi, are you fine?

Khushi – I'm your caretaker, Anjali Ji, not the other way around. I'm fine... (She tried to cover up)

NK – Khushi Ji, this poori is really good... You should taste this...

NK forced a morsel into Khushi's mouth while she tried to avoid it. Arnav's anger reached a boiling point.The oily food made Khushi feel even sicker, and she rushed to the nearby bathroom, vomiting and coughing. Arnav followed, holding her for support as she continued to puke. He started patting her back.

Arnav – Don't take breaths in between... puke it all at once... You gulped chlorine water this noon... it triggers the vomiting sensation...

Khushi heavily puked, and Arnav helped her clean up by turning on the sink tap. She cleaned herself, and Arnav asked:

Arnav – Feeling better?

Khushi shook her head, and her body gave way, sliding down to the bathroom floor, unable to stand.

Khushi – I'm feeling dizzy...

Arnav – Okay, okay... you be here, I'll be back.

Arnav rushed back to the dining table, quickly grabbed a water glass, poured in some salt and sugar, mixed it well, and took it back to Khushi. Everyone followed him to the bathroom door, where Khushi sat on the floor, leaning against the wall for support.

Anjali – Khushi Ji... What happened? NK, call the doctor!

NK called the doctor, and Arnav approached Khushi, gently patting her cheeks.

Arnav – Khushi...

Khushi – Hmmm

Arnav – Drink... you will feel better.

Arnav slowly helped Khushi drink the mixture, but she refused after finishing half. She tried to get up, failing two to three times, before Arnav assisted her and made her sit on a chair.

Anjali – Chote... She won't be able to climb stairs... you better help her...

Arnav swiftly lifted Khushi in one motion and climbed the stairs. Everyone was shocked by the sight of Arnav lifting Khushi in front of the family. Khushi was now scared of Arnav's anger level.Anjali walked behind them and entered the guest room. Arnav made Khushi sit on the bed and lashed out.

Arnav – If I see you out of this room in the next 2-3 days... I will bury you alive... What do you think of yourself? Don't you have a brain?

Khushi looked at him helplessly. Anjali and Nani arrived, and Khushi attempted to divert Arnav's attention.

Khushi – Anjali Ji, did you take your tablets? (Anjali nodded, and Khushi continued.) You go... you shouldn't be around a sick person like me. (Arnav walked out)

Anjali – But Khushi...

Khushi – You go, Anjali Ji... Arnav Ji is already angry, and if he sees you around me, he'll get angrier...

Anjali left the guest room, and Arnav waited in the living room for the doctor to arrive. He saw NK walking towards the staircase.

Arnav – NK ...she needs rest what's your problem....? Cant you see she struggling?

NK – She is my friend....and she may need some help....

Arnav – You better stay away..... I did not say anything about pool incident doesn't mean I did not see you doing what you did. If you want me to keep quite just go to your room

NK – Hey..Nananv...it's not what you think...

Arnav – I said stay ...out ...of...it.... Anyways you are going back home tomorrow. So let me not lash out on you.

NK nods and goes away to escape from his anger. The doctor arrives and Arnav takes him to guestroom. Anjali has helped Khushi change dress before going back to her room. Doctor comes and test her.