Tuesday 22 December 2015

Ishq Tumse part 3

Ishq Tumse part 3

Suffocation!!! That's what Khushi was feeling. Being in Gupta niwas again after that fateful night. 3yrs... 3 yrs went by but Khushi couldn't bring herself to be free again. To be clumsy awkward chirpy... instead she is a cynic lady who witness betrayal and pain at the tender age of seventeen. Since that incident, she started having trust issues. The once full of contrast teenager is a long faded memory... three years since she last saw Arnav.... Her heart clenched remembering that night. Arnav went to Delhi and here she nearly lost her life... If only he had taken her with him...

Today is her step brother's funeral. He died the way he lived, reckless. All were present, neighbors, friends, business partners, even that man buaji husband, suren... but not Arnav. Khushi sat near Garima. The rituals were mostly completed and soon they would take the body to cremate it. Khushi tried her best to ignore that leech but she was getting uncomfortable. After what he did he still got guts to eye me like this!!! Finally having enough of him, khushi went to her room, closed the door and locked it safely. She leaned against the door n closed her eyes thinking about Arnav. As always his thoughts drive away all negativity! 3 yrs and still she couldn't get over him. You have to move on khushi... you have trust issues, still leaving with payal, no career while he is established. 

Someone knocked and khushi was startled. She was panting in fear. After what happened last time she always is on her guard. She took the bat under the bed with one hand and open the door with the other, all set to fight if necessary. But to her shock/ relief/disbelief  it was Arnav. Her Arnav! Without any second thought she just dropped the bat and hugged him with all her might.

Surprised yet to have khushi in his arms, Arnav hugged her back. He could feel her silent sobs... but why is she crying? Did she miss me that much? As always Garima and her bad timing, Arnav broke their hug when he heard Garima.

Garima: its time. Come downstairs and please for heaven sake do not act like a spoil brat! Bhaisaab will feel bad. Its shyam's funeral so please for today at least forget it happened. 

Fury like never before gripped khushi. 

Khushi: oh really? He'll feel bad. And what about me? Its my brother's funeral and I can't even mourn in peace. Why? Just because of a shit who just couldn't control his lust when it came to his 17 yr old niece!!! 

Garima was appalled. She didn't think khushi will open her mouth in front of Arnav. The damage was done. Arnav only had to put two and two together to get the whole picture. Looking at him it was clear that he was working his brain to process what khushi said.

True, Arnav was thinking and he remembered three yrs ago how khushi was and how she pleaded to take her with him. Was it because... he was nauseated to even think it... How could Garima let this happen!!! He dont know what happened exactly but by the guilty look on mrs. Gupta's face & the anguish in khushi's eyes reflected something not so pleasant. Suddenly he didnt want to know what happened. Only god knows what would happened if he happen to meet that man!!! He'll rip him apart and with his growing temper, suren mishra was in for some serious damage!!! 

Garima knew if she stays longer, she will be in the firing line of Arnav so she retreated quickly making some excuse. 

Khushi couldn't stop from shuddering, unable to support her weight longer she stumbled but this time her Arnav was with her. Arnav held her upright and made her sit on the bed. He brought a glass of water and helped her drink as her hands were shivering badly. After sometime Arnav sat besides her and asked about her earlier statement she yelled at Garima. Having no other choice, khushi told him everything. All the while in tears, revulsion and relieved to finally open her heart and tell someone the truth and emotions that she bottled up for three years...

Monday 21 December 2015

Ishq Tumse part 2

Part 2


khushi was hiding a bag of clothes beneath a tree and was wiping
lipstick off. she jumped when she hearf Arnav calling her.

Her's and Arnav was a strange kind of relationship. It was not love,
not hate, attraction maybe but it couldnt be defined. She always felt
protected in Arnav's presence. Even though they have less conversation
yet they were close in a different way.

Arnav: khushi! your mother has been calling for you. Where have you been?

Khushi: Can I say I was with you? please?

Arnav: why lie?

Khushi: just this time please. I'll tell you later. pakka promise.

Arnav: you know I don't lie. Even by omission. But if you me to hide
the truth then you have to tell me where were you? And what is in this
bag? clothes?

Khushi kept looking at Arnav thinking 'how can I tell you that these
are payal's clothes. she lend it to me... The way buaji's husband
stare at me make me uncomfortable. Even I'm not sure why. It's as if
phupaji was undressing me with his eyes... I can't tell this to mom
too as she think that I'm anti-social...'

Arnav: I know that look! Don't try making up a lie. I won't buy it.
Tell me what....

He couldn't complete his words as they heard Garima calling khushi.

Khushi: don't tell her anything please...

Arnav nodded.

Garima neared and saw khushi with Arnav.

Garima: khushi! why the hell you are still in these strange clothes?
Go and change, I kept a beautiful dress in your room. Madhu and
bhaisaab were asking for you. Do meet themm after you change.

Khushu cringed at her buaji and phupaji mention but she just nodded.

Garima told Arnav that his driver was waiting for him in the parking.
she went to attend her guests. Arnav turnedto Khushi who was lost in
her thoughts.

She is looking so pretty. She always is beautiful. In this fake family
only Khushi is not. fair skin, hazel eyed, perfect face structure.
Long shiny black hair. Curves at the right places. perfection
personified apart from her childish antics... Alas she is still too
young.

He was still looking at her when she grabbed his hand and said: take
me with you! please Arnav. Just take me with you.

Arnav was taken aback for few seconds but soon took control of the
situation. It was clear she was having near panic. But why? he held
khushi's cold hands and went closer to her. He could see she was
troubled & disturbed about something. Again, about what and why? He
didnt have much time. He had to go to Delhi, his sister was waiting
for him.

Khushi was near panic by the time Arnav was close enough for her to
see freckles in his eyes. Her eyes teared up at the thought of him
going away, her crush, her protection, her reason for sanity... How
she wished for a miracle to happen.

They gazed at each other...

Rabba vey...

They were in a world of their own where Arnav didnt have
responsibility, khushi was protected... Arnav bend his head a little
and kissed khushi.

His lips were firm but gentle, and khushi was immediately swept up  in
the kiss. she felt Arnav's hand slide on her waist and the other left
her hand to frame her face as she leaned closer to him. Her hands
tracing his arms frim his elbows up to his shoulders. Khushi gave
herself over to the kiss, drowning in it.

Her first kiss...

Their first kiss... Yes Arnav had know many beautiful women but never
had he got into a relationship. Not even a kiss. He had his studies to
concentrate on and now his sister's responsibility.

Khushi could read in Arnav's eyes that he is as overwhelmed as she is.

Arnav: I have to go.

He pecked khushi's lips again before going.... A decision he is going
to regret...

Sunday 20 December 2015

Ishq Tumse

Part 1

Garima: where is khushi? 


Garima's voice boomed through Gupta niwas. Nothing was new. Everyone knew that Khushi Gupta, daughter of deceased Shashi & Aparna Gupta and step daughter of Garima, was a feisty yet shy teenager. Beautiful, outspoken, clumsy, childish, mature... She is a different, a mixed contrast of personalities. 


Arnav had been a regular guest to the Gupta household since he had been 16, now he is 19. He had had enough of the family drama of the Garima and her son, Shyam. Next time he will be invited, he will politely decline using work as an excuse. They were the fakest, if such word existed, people in the world! And Shyam, the less said the better. He is a spoil brat who think he owns the world.


The Raizadas are the most rich family in lucknow and Arnav Singh Raizada, also known as ASR, did not enjoy the Gupta's company. Mrs. Gupta and his father are business associates so tonight he had to replace his father's absence. It would have appeared rude if he didnt come, not that he cared but it was about his father reputation...


Arnav being the sole heir of Raizada, he is not less than a prince. He had charm, good looks, money, attitude, in all he had everything but friends. He was a lone wolf and very independent. He preferred a beautiful company on a Saturday but obligation had brought him here. But apart from fake mrs. Gupta and her obnoxious son, there was also Khushi. Arnav smiled at the memory of a shy and clumsy little girl of 14, she had been then. Wonder if she is still same... she must be 17 now.


He walked through the porch to the driveway to wait for his car when a streak of black caught his eyes. Khushi!!!...