Chapter 2: Heartbeats

Bunny: It’s from office.. I have to take this call.. You stay here ok..

Naina smiled.

Naina: Sure!

Meanwhile, Naina looked around admiring the garden.. when suddenly a music caught her attention.. a beautiful tune.. someone was playing a guitar and without thinking she pushed open the main door and stepped inside the huge house...

*****

The first step in the house.. and it took her breath away. It was indeed a palace from inside and outside. The white walls, the ceiling, the flowers and its beautiful chandeliers... For a moment Naina felt like entering the scenes of her novels.. Her eyes moved scanning the whole area.. Everything seemed so perfectly sculpted..  Bunny was right! This house.. or better say.. this castle.. was made of love and nothing else.. Naina looked towards the stairs and a smile curved on her lips.. She never saw Khushi.. but she could almost imagined her descending down the stairs, like a real princess at the arms of Arnav Singh Raizada. Though the eagerness to walk ahead.. to explore each corner.. she knew she had to wait for Bunny... The impatience.. the longing.. eating her each second.. She turned several times to look at the back of Bunny who was still on a call.. She closed her eyes and signed irritatingly when suddenly she heard the music again.. And this was enough to let her be defeated by her restless temptations.. Her steps slowly guiding her towards the melodic tune, Naina walked through the lavish living room and passed through another door till she found herself into a luxurious corridor..

By the side several doors till the end of the long hallway.. When she finally laid her hand on one of the doors, Naina just knew that this was the one.. She pushed open the door slightly, enough to peep inside the room.. A dark room.. with long golden curtains. She remembered Bunny telling her about his friend being a great artist.. and this room seemed to be the perfect atmosphere for the hidden artist in the mystery tycoon.. A deserted area with limited furniture.. In a corner.. some music instruments while the walls looked like to be completely the chef d’oeuvre of a professional artist.. From where she stood, she could see hidden behind a wooden wall a line of painting stands but to her misfortune all the paintings were covered.. The music echoing in her ears, her eyes searched for the owner of the tune and on her toes, she stepped into the room when she finally spotted a man.. in a white shirt and black pants...sitting on a high stool with his guitar in hand.. His back facing her, Naina was so lost in his tune that she jerked in shock when all of a sudden the music stopped. She rushed behind the wooden wall hiding herself.. while the man in white lifted his eyes to his new painting.. Behind the wall, she could see only his back and she stretched her neck in curiosity trying to catch a glimpse of what made him stop. And as her eyes fell on the most beautiful painting of the room, they shot wide open in awe.. It was beautiful.. In the only spotlight of the room.. a painting.. of a starry night, a full moon night and... an angelic face.. And all she could whisper to herself..

WOW.. this is the angel of his life...

*****

A smile curved on his lips as Arnav stared at his smiling Khushi... and he said sweetly..

ASR: What say? Pink or red...

He brought his hand to the palette by his side and was about to put his thumb into the red color when he suddenly stopped... lost in his memories..

Flashback

8 years back

ASR: Red

Khushi: Noo.. Pink..

ASR: I said red Khushi..

Khushi: But I want pink..

He naughtily brought his arm to her waist and pulled his teenage girlfriend to his chest..

ASR: I’m fed up of tasting pink.. let me taste my favorite color..

Khushi’s eyes popped out and she gulped her breath.. In a crowded market, A 17 year old Arnav cared no less of the glares on them.. Khushi looked around.. and wriggled in his arms...

Khushi: Arnav.. please leave me.. everyone is staring at us..

He smirked..

ASR: Red or kiss me now!

And she pouted angrily..

Khushi: Fine! Red!

She pulled back forcefully from his arm and walked away while with a smirk Arnav turned to the middle aged vendor..

Vendor: the red lip gloss..

Arnav smiled at him..

ASR: yes and the pink one also..

While the vendor packed the items, Arnav turned his eyes searching for Khushi and spotted her near the dupatta stall.. He smiled as he saw her excitedly trying a red dupatta.. When suddenly her eyes fell on him, she grimaced and pushed her tongue out like a kid while Arnav let a laugh...

Flashback Ends

He finally dipped his thumb in pink color and brought his hand to the painting.. Brushing his thumb on her lips, he smiled and said..

ASR: Perfect!

Staring at the painting.. Arnav finally closed his eyes with her voice humming in his ears and the flashes of his beautiful Khushi running in the forest...

Aa aa aa aa, aa aa aa aa

Aa aa aa aa, aa aa aa aa

And he brought his guitar back in position as he began playing his Khushi’s favorite tune..

(Slow Music)

Flashback

Sitting under a tree, his guitar in his hand.. when suddenly Khushi appeared from nowhere and hugged his neck..

(Fast Music)

Khushi pulled the guitar from his arms and laid her head in his lap as he began singing for her..

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Khushi smiled at him lovingly...

Voh pagli hai sab se judaa

The crazy girl is different from everyone

She grabbed his collar and pulled him to her till her lips brushed his cheeks innocently.

Har pal nayi uski ada

At every moment she has a new style

He picked a flower and placed it behind her ears...

Phool barse, log tarse jaaye voh ladki jahan

Flowers rain down, people thirst, wherever that girl goes

and she hugged him tightly..

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

She pulled her neck back and stared into his eyes.. His arms around her petite figure.. their lips few inches away..

Voh pagli hai sab se judaa

The crazy girl is different from everyone

Har pal nayi uski ada

At every moment she has a new style

Phool barse, log tarse jaaye voh ladki jahan

Flowers rain down, people thirst, wherever that girl goes

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

(music)

Arnav moved ahead till their lips met.. He held her possessively while her fingers tugged into his hairs.. and they went lost into a long kiss..

Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa,

She pulled from his hug and ran away shyly while Arnav ran after her..

(music)

He finally held her wrist and she turned her eyes nervously towards him.

aa aa aa aa 

She lowered her gaze and he walked around her while singing...

Hai khafa to khafa, phir khud hi voh maan bhi jaati hai

If she's sulking she's sulking, then she herself patches things up

He grabbed her and pulled her to his chest.. while she smiled shyly hiding herself into his chest..

Laati hai honton pe muskaane voh

She brings a smile to her lips

He forced her to look into his eyes.. and he pecked her lips..

Ho, chup hai to chup hai voh, phir khud hi voh gun gunaati hai

Oh, if she's silent she's silent, then she herself hums

Gaati hai meethi meethi gaane voh

She sings sweet sweet songs

She giggled and pulled back from his hold as she lurched around like a kid humming..

Oh oh oh oh oh oh, aa aa aa aa

She turned her gaze towards Arnav and stared at him..

Kaise kahoon kaisi hai voh

How can I say how she is

Bas apne hi jaisi hai voh

She is just like herself alone

She smiled and ran into his arms..

Phool barse, log tarse jaaye voh ladki jahan

Flowers rain down, people thirst, wherever that girl goes

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan - 2

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

In his arms.. Her heartbeats raced.. her breath loud.. while Arnav’s lips brushed her forehead.. her nose.. her cheeks.. His fingers dancing on her arms.. her skin shivered under his touch.. and his lips bite her lower lip..

(Soft Music)

Flashback Ends

He found himself in his dark room.. alone.. his Khushi’s touch missing.. and he violently pushed on the guitar strings..

(Guitar Music)

He closed his eyes in agony.

Aa aa aa aa

His eyes welled up.. a tear rolled down his cheeks.. and he sang.. oblivious of the teary pair of eyes behind the wall.. holding her handy cam...

Aaj kal har voh pal beeta jo tha uske saath mein

These days, all those moments I spent with her

Kya kahoon khwaabon mein aata hai kyoon

What can I say, why are they coming in my dreams?

Ho, yaad jo aaye to usse bichhadne ki voh ghadi

Oh, if I remember that moment of separating from her

Kya kahoon dil dukh sa jaata hai kyoon

What can I say, why does my heart begin to pain?

Aa aa aa aa aa aa, aa aa aa aa 

He placed his guitar down and stood from the stool.. Moving towards the other painting stands..

Ab main kahin,

Now I am somewhere,

And he began to un cover his other paintings one by one.. revealing different paintings of his khushi.

voh hai kahin

she is somewhere

He stood near a painting.. and smiled tearingly at his Khushi

Par hai dua ae hamnasheen

But there is my prayer

He finally wiped off his tears and sang to the painting like Khushi always liked it..

Phool barse, log tarse jaaye voh ladki jahan

Flowers rain down, people thirst, wherever that girl goes

Naina also wiped off her tears.. and smiled..

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Voh pagli hai sab se judaa

The crazy girl is different from everyone

Har pal nayi uski ada

At every moment she has a new style

Phool barse, log tarse jaaye voh ladki jahan

Flowers rain down, people thirst, wherever that girl goes

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

Ek ladki ki tumhe kya sunaaoon daastaan

What can I tell you about (the story of) one girl

As the song came to its end.. he whistled the tune while Naina lowered her handy cam and closed her eyes silently praying for hope to see the light soon.. The tune stopped and she jerked from her prayers when suddenly her handy cam was snatched and thrown violently to crash on the floor..  Frozen in a state of shock.. she looked fearingly into the eyes like furry of Arnav Singh Raizada.. His jaw tightened.. his fists clenched.. Anyone could imagined the anger of the angry man.. Naina’s breath stopped while tears formed in her eyes..

ASR: How dare you? How dare you stepped into my house?

His furious words echoed in the room when at the same time Bunny’s steps halted in front of the door.. and he exclaimed to himself in worry..

Bunny: Oh shit!

Arnav moved forward angrily while Naina stepped back in fear.. as she stammered...

Naina: List... listen.. I’m sor...

Arnav intervened her words.. and he barked mercilessly...

ASR: You are finished.. I’ll ruined you.. you can be sure of that.. your career is finished... you bloody reporters..

As she heard him.. she breathed a sign of relief as she thought

Naina thinks: Oh god.. he is thinking of me, a reporter...

.. and forgetting her fear.. she replied back..

Naina: No no no no,  you are getting me wrong Mr Raizada.. I’m not a reporter.. I’m just the friend of...

And the voice from behind completed her line..

Bunny: mine!

Arnav and Naina looked towards the door.. and Bunny entered the room in a hurry.. He stood next to Naina as he said in one breath...

Bunny: She’s right ASR, she is not a reporter.. she’s my friend.. remember I told you.. the writer...

Bunny faked a smile.. but Arnav knew these pleading eyes of his best friend... After all since the last two weeks Bunny has been eating his brain about his new found writer friend.. He signed irritatingly and said with a stern look..

ASR: Get her out of my house now...

Naina’s eyes popped out and one look at Bunny’s face, she knew for sure that if she relied on him.. she definitely would be saying  goodbye to her story.. and she bravely said with a smile..

Naina: No.. I’m not going anywhere.. I’m here to meet you Mr. Raizada.. to know your love story..

Rooted to the floor, shocked.. Arnav stared at her fumingly while Bunny’s jaw dropped in horror and Naina elbowed him...

Naina: Tell him Bunny.. what are you waiting for?

Bunny: Arna...

But the one glare Arnav threw him was enough to shut his mouth.. Bunny gulped his breath and lowered his gaze in guilt as he cursed himself..

Bunny thinks: Why the hell did I open my stupid mouth! You idiot! He’s never going to forgive me..

Arnav walked closer to Naina and said without a blink..

ASR: I said get out of my house.. NOW!

Naina: But...

Instantly, arnav gripped her arms and dragged her out of the room while she fussed loudly on the way to the exit door... pleading him to understand.. to listen to her..

Naina: Mr Raizada.. Please try and understand.. I’m a writer.. maybe I can help you.. maybe my story can help you finf her... Please Mr Raizada.. I really need to know... I promised after this you won’t hear about me again.. Mr Raizada..

She looked towards Bunny who was silently following them..

Naina: Bunny please tell him..

As soon as they reached the door step, Arnav pushed her outside angrily and looked towards Bunny...

ASR: I better not see her here again.. Understand?

Without listening to his answer Arnav turned back but his steps stopped at the revolting voice of Naina..

Naina: I’ll come back.. again and again and again.. till you tell me your story.. yours and khushi’s story...

He clenched his fist as he heard his Khushi’s name from her mouth.. And this was it.. His anger knew no bound.. He turned to face her.. and was ready to show her his real self.. He moved to her angrily when suddenly he stopped.. His face turned pale.. His heart restless.. Naina stared at him in confusion.. She knew something was wrong but what? Arnav brought his hand to his heart.. and closed his eyes..

Khushi... God protect her..

*****

Somewhere in Delhi...

A young girl ran worriedly across the corridors of the huge Jha’s mansion yelling out..

Maid: Daima.. Daima.. Daima..

As the maid reached the kitchen.. Daima, the oldest servant of this house turned towards her while the latter said breathlessly..

Maid: Daima... Khushi! Khushi ne phir se.. (Khushi did it again...)

And Daima’s eyes popped out in shock..

Daima: Kya! (What!)

Maid: Haan! (Yes!)

The maid held the 80 years old lady and they hurried towards Khushi’s room followed by the other staffs.. They entered the room and rushed to the small pond area.. Daima’s eyes welled up as she spotted Khushi.. laid on the marbled floor.. Her arms hanging into the pond.. while the water gradually turned red.. The staffs rushed to save her while Khushi smiled in her half consciousness... This was the second time she cut her wrists this month.. but she knew it.. death was not coming for her again..

Flashback

Sitting at their usual place in the forest.. Arnav wiped off Khushi’s tears..

ASR: Meine kaha na.. hum dono kabhi alag nahin honge.. (I said it.. we will never be separated..)

And the teen girl said in between her sob..

Khushi: Lekin tumhare... (But your...)

ASR: Ssshhh..  Agar bhagwan ne chaha.. to wo bi humein alag nahin karsakte.. to phir mera baap humein kya alag karega.. Come on stop these tears now and give me an irresistible smile.. (Ssshhh.. even if god wants.. he won’t be able to separate us.. so what about my father.. Come on stop these tears now and give me an irresistible smile..)

At his words, Khushi chuckled.. and Arnav kissed her forehead.. As she returned to her cute childish self.. she said amusingly...

Khushi: Exactly! Tumhare baap kya chiz haii, wo to hume pata hai.. lekin bhagwan ka to pata nahin.. (Exactly! What is your father, I know.. but we don’t know about god..)

ASR: Matlab? (You mean?)

Khushi: Bhagwan hamare kismat likte hai.. aur uski marzi kuch bhi hosakta hai.. kya pata kal mera accident ho aur mein mar.... (God write our destiny..and his wish can be anything.. who knows tomorrow I met with an accident and I di...)

ASR: Khushi!

As he yelled, Khushi jerked at his voice.. Arnav held her arms and angrily said..

ASR:  Aisa kabhi mat kehna.. samjhi tum! (Don't ever say this again.. you understand!)

Khushi: Arnav... I’m sorry.. I didn’t mean to hurt you..

Her eyes welled up and tears fell down her cheeks as she said guiltily..

Khushi: I’m sorry!

He wiped off her tears and held her knuckles..

ASR: Khushi... look at me!

She stared into his eyes.. and he brought her hand to his heart as he said..

ASR: Do you know what are these?

Khushi: Your heartbeats..

ASR: Exactly!

And holding her other hand, he brought it to her heart.

ASR: And these?

Khushi: My heartbeats..

ASR: And when these two hearts beat together.. our heartbeats became one.. Samjhi?(Understand?)

And she nodded negatively.. She pouted innocently while Arnav smiled..

ASR: Come here..

He held her and made her sat in his lap.. Her back resting on his chest.. He brought his arms around her.. and when she was comfortably settled in his embrace, he said..

ASR: Khushi..  agar kabhi bi.. mujhe kuch hojaye.. shayad uss waqt meri saanse ruk jaayega.. aur mera dil kamzor hoga.. lekin yeh jo tumhara dil heina.. jo hamesha zor se darakta hain.. jo mere naam zor se pukarta hai.. wo mujhe vapas le ayega.. wo mujhe marne nahin dega.. (Khushi.. if anytime.. something happens to me.. maybe at that moment my breath will stop.. and my heartbeats will be weak.. but this heart of yours.. which always beats loudly.. which always cries out my name.. it will bring me back.. it will never let me die..)

Khushi: Thik ussi tara.. tu mujhe marne nahin dega.. heina?  (Just the way.. you will never let me die.. Right?)

He smiled and nodded in affirmation.

ASR: Haan.. Arnav and Khushi kabhi alag nahin honge.. (Yes... Arnav and Khushi will never be seperated..)

Flashback Ends

And a lonely tear rolled down her cheeks...

Khushi: Let me go Arnav! Marne do mujhe... (Let me die...)

Chapter 1: The Intro

Dehradun...

Surrounded by a dense forest, its beautiful changing seasons and magical snowfalls... These were the witness of a true friendship and a forever love.

Arnav & Khushi... Soulmates.. Drifted apart by destiny!

It was 3 in the morning... and sleep didn’t reach her yet. Naina leaned on her elbow sitting at her desk.. She looked through the window and admired the full moon.. It had been hours that she had penned down those few words.. but she couldn’t bring herself to write more.. in fear that her writing would not bring justice to such a true love story.. Since the day Bunny told her about Arnav Singh Raizada and his eternal love, she was going through sleepless nights. Under the dim light of the table lamp, she leaned half of her tired body on the desk and slowly drifted into a light slumber...

*****

9.30 am

Naina jerked up from the desk at the sound of her ringing mobile.. Her hairs in a disastrous state while her specs in the wrong position.. She got hold of her ringing mobile and checked the caller id while yawning loudly.

Bunny calling...

Shock gulped down her yawn. Her eyes shot wide open and she jerked up from the chair.

Naina: Oh Shit! I’m late...

Immediately, she pushed on the green button and in one breath she said to the caller..

Naina: Listen.. I’m really very sorry.. I know I’m late.. as usual.. sorry sorry sorry.. I’ll be here in 30 minutes.. please don’t go!

A dreamy smile adorned his playboy look as he listened to her sweet voice over the phone.. She was such a treat to listen to.. Her voice sounded like a melody in his ears... Waiting since the last 1 and half hour in the coffee shop.. all Bunny managed to say to her..

Bunny: Ok.. take your time! I can wait...

Naina: Oh you are such a sweetheart Bunny.. Thanks.. I’m coming soon.. bye!

And she disconnected the call.. Bunny smiled stupidly at himself and turned towards the amused waiter..

Bunny: Waiter.. 1 more coffee..

Waiter 1: Ok sir!

The waiter looked at the other waiter and both laughed as one said...

Waiter 1: Coffee number 12..

Waiter 2: lagta naya ashiq hain.. (seems he’s a new lover..)

*****

12th, 13th,  14th and 15^th.. Bunny lifted his eyes from his 15^th cup of coffee of the day.. and instantly a smile curved on his lips when Naina stepped into the coffee shop at 10.30 sharp. Well she said 30 minutes.. but seems that it took her 30 minutes additional. In simple top and jeans and her cute specs, he was awed by just her appearance. Beauty and simplicity! She was the girl he was waiting for.. since always! Lost in her.. his trance broke when Naina snapped her fingers in front of him..

Naina: Hey bunny, where are you lost?

He stammered as he came back from a dazzled state.

Bunny: hmm.. hiii.. Naiina..

Naina chuckled at him while he stood nervously and pulled the other chair for her..

Naina: Thanks..

They both sat and Bunny raised his hand signing to the waiter..

Bunny: Waiter! 2 Cappuccino please..

The waiter nodded in affirmation from the counter and turned to the other waiter..

Waiter 1 : Dekha jaise ladki aayi, coffee se cappuccino.. (See as soon as the girl came, from coffee to cappuccino..)

And the two waiters laughed.. Some minutes later, the waiter served them and turned away. They took a sip from their hot cappuccino and smiled at each other...

Bunny: So? I was.. surprised.. after your text last night! You wanted to see me first thing in the morning.. Any problem?

Naina lowered her eyelids nervously.. She knew this was difficult.. but within only 2 weeks, they’ve become so good friends and she was hopeful that Bunny would help her. But will she be asking for too much? If he gets angry.. or worst if he refuses? Whatever happens.. she had to try.. else every night she’d be sleeping on her desk thinking about the same thing, the same story and the same arnav and khushi.. She looked at Bunny and brought her hands to him on the table.. As soon as she touched his hands, his eyes popped out.. shocked, amazed and shy! He composed himself not to let his inner feelings out. Holding his hands, Naina looked into his eyes, saying...

Naina: I don’t know how to say this.. so I’ll just go straight to the point..

“Dhak.. Dhak.. Dhak.. Dhak”

Does she also have feelings for me??

For few seconds, his heart raced as the same haunting thought crossed his mind again and again.. He mentally prepared himself to reciprocate her love.. but...

Naina: I want to meet Arnav Singh Raizada.

She said it in one breath with confidence and determination while Bunny’s jaw dropped in shock. What was he waiting for and what did he get? When reality finally struck him, he burst out laughing.. Naina was so relieved till he stopped laughing and in a serious tone he said...

Bunny: Are you freaking crazy? Arnav Singh Raizada... you want to meet Arnav Singh Raizada.. business tycoon Arnav Singh Raizada.. you are definitely insane girl... Oh god help her.. Naina will meet the angry man.. Arnav Singh Raizada..  you got to be kidding me, right?

Her eyes wide opened.. Naina was totally annoyed by his reaction.. Here she was expecting him to help her but instead he was having a real fun in ridiculing her.. She stared at him furiously as she yelled..

Naina: Fine! I don’t need your help.. I’ll help myself.. Thanks for the cappuccino.. and sorry for the dozens of coffee you had in waiting for me..

She stood and walked away angrily. Bunny threw some cash on the table and ran after her..

Bunny: Naina.. naina.. listen yaar.. I was kidding!

His car was parked in front of the coffee shop.. but he forgot about it and kept walking after her while she took a shortcut through the forest. He talked non-stop and she ignored him..

Bunny: Arre yaar.. where are you going into this forest, you’ll get lost.. Naina listen yaar... Ok Fine, I’ll introduce you to ASR.

On the spot, her steps stopped and she turned to face him... An excited happiness glowing on her face.

Naina: Really?

Bunny gave up and nodded in affirmation..

Bunny: Yes!

Naina: Promise!

Bunny: Yes promise...

She approached him and excitedly passed her arm around his arm as she said..

Naina: Ok let’s go!

Bunny: What? Now? Look we cannot go now.. he must be busy!

She pouted and pleaded innocently..

Naina: pleeeeeeeease.. please please please!

Bunny: God.. where am I stuck man? Save me from ASR!.... Come let’s go, before you start crying!

Naina: Yaaayyy..

Naina jumped in excitement and gave him a side hug. They both rushed to the car and zoomed off towards the Raizada. When they passed through the gate, Naina was awestruck.. the yard, the garden, the house which looked like a real castle.. Was she in a fairy tale? Bunny tapped her shoulders to get back from fairy land...

Bunny: Get back to earth naina and close your month!

Naina was still under the spell of the Raizada Castle..

Naina: This is unbelievable...

Bunny smirked.

Bunny: Well have you heard of this story?

She looked at him questioningly...

Naina: Which one?

Bunny: When Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal for his beloved wife Mumtaz..

Naina was confused about what he meant..

Naina: Yeahh.. everybody knows it!

Bunny: Well my dear friend.. it’s quite the same.. This castle has been built for Khushi.. not in her memory but for her.. the place where she’ll live with her prince when she comes back... Everything in this house is just the way Khushi likes it...

Bunny stepped out of the car while Naina stared at the house like castle with tears in her eyes.. Her thoughts broke when Bunny opened her door.. She stepped out of the car, quite moved on with the sight of this place.. She hadn’t met him yet.. but she felt the love and passion for this one girl.. Is love truly eternal???

They walked up the few steps to the main door when suddenly Bunny’s mobile rang. He checked the caller id and looked at Naina..

Bunny: It’s from office.. I have to take this call.. You stay here ok..

Naina smiled.

Naina: Sure!

Meanwhile, Naina looked around admiring the garden.. when suddenly a music caught her attention.. a beautiful tune.. someone was playing a guitar and without thinking she pushed open the main door and stepped inside the huge house... 

Character Sketch

I don't know much about the locations of India.. but my story will be located in Dehradun as I like the place in the serial Pyar ki yeh ek kahani.. 

Arnav Singh Raizada... 25 years old, A solitaire.. He is rich, successful, the most good looking guy.. but a real mystery for the media.. Though his fame, ASR hates the limelight and is referred as the angry young man in the media.. He does his work, earns money and tries the best to help the needful.. He hates the presence of women around him.. and can be very rude to any female who shows interest in him.. He never talks about his personal life and doesn't like others to talk about it. He is the owner of AK Designs, famous fashion house with hundreds branches in many parts of the world. He already founded 3 orphanages till now named Khushi Orphanage and he doesn't intend to stop here... He wishes to build more and more orphanages and hospitals for the orphans.. The reason of his breath is the khushi (happiness) on the face of those children and the Khushi he has been waiting since 7 years.. He can see his Khushi in these kids.. in their smile, their joy, their innocence.. If he is smiling, there is only 3 reasons behind this... either he is lost in the memories of his Khushi, or he is spending time in the orphanage or he is in the company of his only friend Bunny! Apart from being a clever businessman, he is also an awesome singer and painter.. but except Bunny no one knows about this.. Since the death of his mother when he was a child, his only support was his best friend Khushi who became his girlfriend, his love, his life.. He is now living on the hope that she will come back to him.. that's his belief.. Khushi is only his forever! Arnav is the elder son of a politician and he hates his father to the core as well as his step mother and step brother.

Khushi Kumari Gupta... 24 years old.. A shattered girl.. from inside she is completely dead.. since the last 7 years, she is being raped, abused and tortured again and again.. She got so many opportunities to ask for help and run away from those evils who kidnapped her when she was only 17 years, but she never took the step.. and the only reason, those pictures which she received when she was not being obedient.. pictures of Arnav at gun point.. She cannot risk the life of Arnav.. She cries for him every day and night! She was an orphan but never felt to be one since Arnav was with her.. She loved him dearly and she knows that Arnav is as miserable as she is. Till now she was in Delhi, but she is coming back to her city..to Dehradun.. and will try her best to run away from Arnav as she wants him to live and how can he live with a broken girl?

Bunny Thapar... 25 years old, the best friend of Arnav..or let's say the only friend of Arnav.. Don't go by his looks, he might be a fun guy with an irresponsible carefree style, but he is a real cunning lawyer. He was the only one who had guts enough to become the angry man's friend during university days in London.. since the last 5 years of AK Designs he has been the lawyer cum detective of Arnav. He knows everything about Arnav and he is still trying to find Khushi but in vain.. In short, he is a very cool guy with a fun nature who tries to lighten the atmosphere around ASR...But when he loses his cool, his worst enemy will run away.. And his worst enemy is none other than the step brother of Arnav. Some weeks back, he just discovered what is love at first sight!

Naina Talwar...24 years old.. sweet, beautiful and a very intelligent girl.. She is a writer by profession.. She met Bunny some weeks back and they became good friends.. and she is unaware of his feelings for her... She will get to know about the real love story of Arnav and will insist to meet him.. will later become good friends of Arnav.. even more.. Arnav will consider her like a sister.. Her dream was to write the best novel but since she met Arnav, all she dreams is that Khushi comes back to Arnav..

Aarav Singh Raizada... the father of Arnav and Ayaan.. He is a ruthless politician and a selfish human being.. As soon as his first wife died, he got married to his mistress.. He is not in good terms with Arnav and he never liked Khushi. He disapproved the presence of a poor orphan in Arnav's life.

Monica Singh Raizada... The second wife of Aarav.. Before becoming his wife, she was the mistress.. and she has a son with him.. She is a real bitch and hates Arnav a lot.. All she cares about is property and her son.. Helps her husband in his politician campaigns as she loved to be in the limelight...

Ayaan Singh Raizada...22 years old... He is rude, arrogant and evil. He was born before his parents got married thus he is often tagged as the illegitimate son. He is always trying his cheesy tricks to destroy Arnav's career but his plans always fail due to Bunny while Arnav just ignores him.

Aman Mehra... The P.A of Arnav Singh Raizada.. Responsible, friendly and a hard worker.. He is the dictionary of AK Designs.. From the accounts department to management, he knows it all and does his job loyally. He became a good friend of Bunny and at times his partner in crime..

Shyam Manohar Jha... 42 years old.. A businessman cum politician.. Friend of Aarav Singh Raizada.. He lusts over Khushi since the girl was just a teenager.. lives in Delhi but will be shifting to Dehradun for business.. Supports Aarav Singh Raizada financially in his campaigns..

Mother Stella... The mother head of Hope orphanage where Khushi used to stay. An old lady who is still shattered at the disappearance of her favorite kid. She is very fond of Arnav and spends time with him when he visits the orphanage..