Part 2:

After two years, Arnav came to his village for his holidays. He went out at the back side of the garden. He looked at the hut which is at the corner.

It was not there earlier thought Arnav. he then called one of the maid working there.

"What is the hut there ?? It was not there earlier" said Arnav.

" woo chote malik. It was built by Shashiji for your sister and Khushi. They both study there and play in that hut" said the maid and left from there.

" A Hut!!" exclaimed Arnav but got curious to know about it. So he went into the hut.. It was nor big nor small one. It had a small bed on the middle, a small sofa and table for keeping books, some dolls were there. He looked amused the hut.

"Bhai" came a voice from behind and he turned to Saachi along with Khushi.

"What are you doing here ?? "asked Saachi.

" Nothing. Looking this hut. Why did you want this hut ??"asked Arnav.

" Yes. We want privacy. We will read and play here. In house, it is soo disturbing. So I asked papa and Shashi uncle made this for us" Said Saachi.

These crazy girls wants a separate hut for themselves. They want privacy. What that mean for ?? thought Arnav.

Arnav is going from there when he looked at Khushi who stood there looking down not facing him.

After two days, Khushi went to temple near their house. She saw Arnav there going at the back side of the temple and followed him. There she saw Arnav with some bad guys of the village trying to smoke cigarette.

" Chote Malik" shouted Khushi. Arnav and others looked at her startled. Arnav dropped down his cigarette and came near to her.

' What are you doing here ?? Go to home" said Arnav.

" No. You stop smoking cigarette or else I will say to Ratna maa about it" said Khushi.

"What ?? NO. Don't say to mom about it" said Arnav.

" Chote malik. Don't you know that smoking is a bad habit" said Khushi.

" Hey girl. Just move go from here" said one of the guy.

" You just shut up. Chote Malik. Promise me that You will never smoke in your life again. You have Ratna maa's swear" said Khushi.

"What the ??"said Arnav.

" Not what the... You will never smoke or drink in your life. My maa said that who will drink or smoke are bad people" said Khushi.

" You little brat. Can't you understand in simple language ??'said the previous guy and pushed Khushi. She fell down and her knee elbow got scratches with blood oozing out of them. She had tears in her eyes.

Arnav looked at the guy angrily and slapped him" How dare you to even hurt her ??"

Khushi looked at him frightened. She had never seen soo much anger in him not even talking with her rudely.

Soon other boys too joined and they had a big fight. Some of the elders came to them and freed them, took them to the Arnav's father who is the head of the village. Arvind was totally shocked when he heard about t he fact of his son fighting.

When went into the deep enquiry, everything came out. Arvind slapped Arnav for smoking and others boys too were handled by their own fathers.

Ratna took a promise from Arnav. Arvind ordered that Arnav should be punished. So for the next three years, he shouldn't enter the village shocking Ratna and others of the family. Arnav hung down his head. Khushi too felt sad. Ratna treated her wounds.

"Ratna maa. I am Sorry. It happened because of me" said Khushi.

" No Khushi. It is not because of you. It is better that you have seen him otherwise don't what all habits he must have acquainted." Said Ratna.

" But papa. Why did you punish Chote Malik ??"said Khushi.

Arvind said" He has to learn Khushi. I will ask even Manohar to have a look on him "

" Khushi. Why do you call him Chote malik ?? You call me and Arvindji as maa and papa naa" asked Ratna.

" He asked me to call that. You know he don't like me" said Khushi and went from there.

She remembered the day when she called him as Bhaiyya

" Bhai. We want that mango. Give us" said Saachi

Arnav sighed and helped them to get mangoes.

" Thank you Bhaiyya" said Khushi.

" What ?? What did you say ??" asked Arnav horrified.

" Bhai...." Khushi is going to say that but Arnav" Stop it. Don't call me that. I am not your Bhaiyya"

" Why ?? when my others friends call you, you don't have any problem, then why do you have problem when Khushi calls you ??"asked Saachi.

" I don't like it.." said Arnav and turned to Khushi" Don't you dare to call me Bhai. I don't know what I do if you call me next time"

" Then What should I call you ??" asked Khushi frightened.

Arnav thinking for a while " Chote Malik!! Call me Chote Malik"

Khushi nodded her head

The next day, Arnav is sent to Delhi for his college studies. He looked at Khushi who hide behind Ratna. Anger surged in him.

After three years:

Arnav Singh Raizada entered Ratanpur after three years. He completed his graduation in Delhi University. In the next few days, he is going to the Harvard for his MBA. Before that he wanted to spend his time in village.

He asked the driver to stop the car infront of the temple. He looked at temple and remembered what happened. He took the stairs for the temple but suddenly got bumped with someone and he held the person by waist. He looked at the beautiful girl in his arms closing her eyes. His eyes travelled from her eyes, nose with a red nose pin, her pink lips and her swan like neck. Her long hair with jasmine fragrance is hitting his face. The girl opened her hazel brown eyes and looked at him.

Realizing the position, she pushed him bringing him out of the trance.

" Thank you and Sorry" she mumbled it quickly and ran away from there.

Arnav was still in a daze. He entered into the temple, took the blessings of Devimayya and returned to the house but his heart never leaving the girl..

He was grandly welcomed into the house by his mother and grand mother ofcourse with tears.

After freshening up, he arrived at dining table. He saw no one but a heard a payal sound from behind and turned. His eyes grew wide seeing the temple girl who took his heart. She is holding some dishes in her hand. She too looked at him surprised.

" Khushi!!" came a voice from behind and the girl turned to look at Ratna who is coming to them.

Seeing Arnav, " are Chote. you came. Sit. I have made all your favourite dishes" then she turned to the girl" Khushi. What are you seeing ?? Keep them on the table"

" She is Khushi!!" thought Arnav" When did she became beautiful"

But he felt something different. She is not that chirpy anymore and her eyes which would be shining is very calm.

Khushi silently placed the dishes on the table. By then, Nani and Saachi too came there.

Saachi hugged Arnav." Missed you Bhaiyya"

" I miss you too" said Arnav" When are your board results ??"

" Tomorrow only. I am soo tensed" said Saachi.

" Don't worry. Everything will be fine" said Arnav. He noticed Khushi silent all through.

While Ratna is serving them, Khushi asked" Ratna maa. I will go now"

Ratna nodded her head and Khushi left from there.

" Maa. I can't see Khushi like this" said Saachi.

" What happened to her ??"asked Arnav not showing his curiosity.

" Shashi died eight months back Chote. Garima and Khushi were very shocked by this. They both went into a trauma. Garima too fell ill. From then Khushi lost her smile and chirpiness. She had become silent " said Ratna.

Shashi uncle died!! He din't even know about this. he felt sad for Khushi and Garima.

Next Day:

Arnav, Ratna and Arvind are in the hall when Saachi came there running happily.

" Hey.. School topper.. School topper" shouted Saachi happily.

The trio looked at her confused and understood it's about her results.

" Wow Saachi. Congrats. See take my gift" said Arnav and removed his gold chain from his neck and he tied it in Saachi's neck.

" But Bhaiyya. Why are you gifting me ??'asked Saachi.

"Aree when my sister got top marks and became School topper, then don't I have the right to gift her" said Arnav.

" Who said that I am the topper ??"asked Saachi .

" Then why did you shout School topper" asked Arnav frowning.

" Bhai. It's not me it's Khushi who is School topper" said Saachi happily. Arnav is amazed but got angry in the next minute. Before he could shout Arvind asked her about her grade. She is the third topper.

" Don't you have any shame for being third topper" said Arnav. Arvind glared at him angrily.

Saachi din't mind her words and went into her room.

At the outhouse, Khushi informed Garima about her result. She became happy and blessed her daughter.

" Khushi. I have stitched a new lehenga for you. Wear it and take Bade malik and malkin's blessings" said Garima. Khushi nodded her head.

Saachi entered the house humming.

" Congrats my dear darling. Here is my gift" said Saachi and tied the chain which Arnav gave to her in Khushi's neck.

" saachi. This is...." Asked Khushi.

" This is bhai's chain. He gifted me when I said school topper. Truly you are the topper naa, so you deserve it" said Saachi.

" What ?? No!! I can't take it" said Khushi and was going to remove it but Saachi stopped her.

" Dare you to remove it" threatened and left from there. Khushi looked at Garima who nodded to wear it.

Khushi, after wearing new lehenga came into Raizada Mansion to take blessings of Ratna and Arvind. She was going towards their room but stopped at the outside of the room hearing her name.

" Khushi!! Khushi!! Khushi!! Why do you always bring that girl in our talks ?? " shouted Arnav angrily " This is the last time I am asking you Saachi. Will you join in Delhi for college or not ??"

" I am ready Bhai but only if Khushi too joins with me" said Saachi stubbornly then she turned to Ratna " Maa. I am not asking much naa. She studied with me in same school and I want her to study with me in college"

" I too want Khushi to join you beta. But Garima already took a promise from me that I won't pressurize her to join Khushi in any college outside of the town. She thinks already we are doing a lot of favours by making khushi join your school. Also Garima will be alone if Khushi too joins you" said Ratna.

" Saachi. You are going to join in Delhi College. It is my final decision" said Arnav and stormed out of the room only to meet Khushi who is standing at the door. He looked at her once, held her wrist and took her into the adjacent room without anyone's notice.

Khushi looked at him blankly. Then he said" I know you heard everything. Now I want you to convince Saachi to join Delhi College. She will listen only to you. So, make her agree"

He then looked at his chain in her neck which he gifted to Saachi. Anger rose in him and he pulled the chain roughly making a mark on Khushi's neck. Khushi screamed in pain when he pulled it.

In the next two days, with a lot of efforts Khushi convinced Saachi to join Delhi College. Arnav is the happiest one when she said about it. Soon she was sent to Delhi College. After one week, Arnav left for Harvard for his MBA. Khushi joined in the local College.