Hum Aapke Hai Koun – Chapter 4 & 5

Rajeev : Chote kahan hai ( where is Arnav)

HP : I haven’t seen him since morning..

Aman : he’s not in his room

Rajeev : I have told him we’ve to leave by 9 but this boy.. ( try calling his phone but he doesn’t pick it) damn..

HP : he might’ve gone for jogging

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Raman : ( on call) why are you troubling me so much to send one pic

Ishu : we can’t see each other after haldi.. Stop being stubborn now

Raman : I don’t believe in all that..

Ishu : but I do

Raman : not fair

Ishu : everything is fair in love & war

Kushi : di.. Whom are you talking to..?

Ishu : no one..

Kushi : liar.. ! It’s jijaji right.. Give me the phone..

Ishu : no kushi stop..

Kushi snatch the phone & keep it on speaker

Kushi : hello jijaji

Raman : hello saali ji..

Kushi : aap toh mujhe bhool hi gaye ( you’ve forgot me I think)

Raman : Arre how can I forget my sweet saali sahiba.. Mein toh tumhe hi phone karne wala tha par galati se ishu ko lag gayi.. ( I was going to call you only but by mistake it got connected to your di..)

Kushi : Kuch bhi.. ( liar..)

Raman : leave all that tell me what gift you want..?

Ishu : don’t you dare ask her to send my photo in return of gift..

Kushi : I’m not doing that.. Maa will kill me

Raman : no.. Not for that.. I’m asking for stealing my shoes.. I don’t want any bargain during wedding you tell me now only..

Kushi : how sweet.. Meri kaabiliyat pe itna bharosa.. ( you trust my ability soo much )

Raman : jab aise Bhai ho toh kya kar sakte hai ( I know my brother very well)

Ishu : don’t you dare underestimate my devar’s ( Arnav’s) capabilities..

Raman : I trust his capabilities that’s why I’m saying I’ll definitely loose my shoes..

Ishu : how mean Raman you think he will not save your shoes..

Raman ; I don’t think.. I’m sure..

Ishu : I’ll ask him to save them don’t worry

Kushi : what.!? On whose side you’re di.. We should steal them.

Raman : yes.. Shoes are meant to get stolen.. I’m with kushi..

Ishu : are you out of your mind.. They’re stealing your shoes.. Khoob paise hadpenge tumse ( they’ll demand a huge ransom)

Raman : koyi baat nahi meri pyaari saaliji ko hi De raha hoona.. After all saali aadhi gharwaali ( it’s ok.. I’m giving money to my sis in law only na.. After all sis in law is half wife.. )

Kushi : ( blushing) thank-you jiju..

Ishu hit her..

Ishu : shut up both of you.. My Arnav will never let this happen.. Your shoes won’t be stolen.. Dekhlena..

Raman : challenge accepted.. Meri shoes zaroor chori honge ( my shoes will definitely be stolen)

Ishu : leave all that.. When are you leaving from there..

Raman : ooh ho.. Itni bechaini mujhe dekhne ke liye ( oh ho so desperate to see me)

Kushi : aap jitni bhi jaldi aajaav di aapse mantap mein hi mil sakti hai ( however early you cone di can meet you only in mantap)

Ishu : tu nikal bahar..

Kushi stick her tongue out & run away..

Ishu : when are you coming

Raman : we will leave now..

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Arnav was asleep on a bench near temple.. Priest wake him up.. Arnav get up with jerk

Arnav : di.. ( he stop looking at priest)

Priest : you didn’t go home yesterday..

Arnav : huh..

He leave from there..

Arnav : ( to himself) Damn.. Di where are you? Why can’t I see you anywhere.. We’re leaving to Lucknow today & you’re nowhere to be found.. Why are you doing this now..

He gets into his car & start driving angrily..

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Raman : he’s nowhere to be found

Rajeev : at what time did he leave in the morning

Watchman : sir he didn’t return since yesterday morning

All : what..!?

Raman : you’re telling this now..

Rajeev : I’ll inform commissioner.. Raman Call his friends & aman find out where he went yesterday..

*****

Arnav’s car broke down & he was standing all frustrated in middle of road.. And there was no battery life left in his phone.. Delhi’s morning loud traffic was sucking his energy more.. A police inspector spot him & immediately recognise him…

Inspector : excuse me.. ( interrupt)

Arnav : look I know its no parking but my car has broken down..

Inspector : No sir.. We’ve missing complaint

Arnav : whose missing?

Inspector : aap.. ( you. ) your brother is even ready to kill us if we don’t find you.

Arnav : what the..

Inspector ; sir shall we leave..

Arnav was all tired already he was even feeling dizzy so he just agreed..

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Rajeev : ( on call) oh thank God.. Is he fine.. Pass him the phone

Inspector : sir actually he look tired & he’s angry too.. We’re only 5 mins away so..

Rajeev : ok fine ( he cut the call)

Raman : how’s he. ?

Rajeev : call the doctor.. I think his sugar levels are disturbed..

10 mins later..

Arnav walk in followed by inspector.. He looked very tired..

Rajeev & raman rush to him..

Raman : are you fine…

Rajeev : come sit here..

He was about to make him sit but Arnav feel dizzy & loose his balance but raman hold him.. Arnav get unconscious..

Raman : Chote..

A little later..

Doctor : his sugar levels are low.. I think he had nothing for more than a day now.. He’s being really irregular in taking his meds..

Raman : what to do now..? Nothing serious na?

Doctor : no absolutely not.. I’ve injected him.. He will be fine just make sure he eat something soon after he wake & he should take these meds without fail..

Rajeev : can he travel?

Doctor : yea sure..

Doctor leave.. Arnav wake up with jerk..

Arnav : dii.. ( he find everyone looking at him & compose himself) huh..

Rajeev make him drink water.. HP bring the food.. Raman pass it

Arnav : I’m not hungry..

Raman : why are you doing this? Khaana peena chod ke kahan gaye the ( where did you go )

Arnav doesn’t answer..

Raman : have it first..

Arnav start eating.

Rajeev : you scared us Chote

Arnav : I didn’t mean to ( he saw how scared both of them were) I’m sorry

Rajeev : that’s ok just don’t do this again

Raman get ishitha’s call

Raman : ishitha I.. ( interrupt)

Arnav : don’t tell her she will get worried

Raman : he was in farmhouse he’s fine.. Ok bye

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Arnav ishitha having a chat on phone

Ishu : Chote raman’s shoes..

Arnav ; don’t worry I’m not saving them..

Ishu : aww Chote its your duty save them..

Arnav : remember I’m on your side let him pay & get them back..

Ishu : he want to get them stolen he’s planning to gift kushi something special ..

Arnav : do you still want to marry him

Ishu : Chote… ( angry emoji..)

Arnav : fine what you want me to do

Ishu : save the shoes.. I want them both to loose

Arnav : done..

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Ishitha was sitting in room all ready in bridal dress.. Kushi came running in..

Kushi : di baraat aagayi.. Jiju is looking like Prince charming

Ishu : let me see.. ( she try to peek from Window but kushi stop her)

Kushi : no cheating

Ishu : please… Only once… ( she make puppy face )

Kushi : I’m going to down I’m not responsible

Ishu peep from Window & at same time Raman too look up at her room..

Raman raise his eyebrows asking how’s he looking ishu shows super.. He gesture I can’t see you come to balcony.. Ishu nod no & move in..

Raman : cheater.. ( he frown)

A little later..

Arnav was busy on his phone..

Rajeev : Chote.. ( Arnav gesture him to wait)

And Rajeev snatch his phone..

Arnav : jijaji.. ! ( Arnav try to get phone back)

Rajeev : maar kaaoge agar ek bhi aur phone uthaya tho .. ( don’t you dare attend even one more call )

Arnav : it was important call

Rajeev : not more than your brother’s wedding.. I want to you near mantap

Arnav frown..

Rajeev : don’t act like a child whose toy is being snatched..

Arnav : what the.. It was important call & important client. ( interrupt)

Rajeev : oh come on Chote you’re just 25 act like one.. Go get some girls &..

Arnav : ( raising his eyebrow) and…?

Rajeev : and.. Uh.. Date them.. See raman’s is a love marriage

Arnav : ( giving him unbelievable look) you know what stay away from those idiots

Rajeev’s look become stern..

Arnav : huh.. That idiot.. I mean aman not him ( raman)

Rajeev : ( smile & brush his hair ) enjoy ( he leave)

Kushi get down stairs wearing a beautiful yellow red lehenga conspiring & giggling with her friends.. Arnav was lost in her smile.. Kushi feel a gust of wind & her eyes start searching

Arnav : kise dhoond rahi ho ( whom are you searching)

Kushi : aah. Aap yahan ( huh.. You. Here..)

Arnav : you’re looking gorgeous

She blush arnav smirk but soon kushi hide her blush & with stern face.

Kushi : excuse me

Arnav : you’re supposed to say thank you.. Anyway welcome..

He turn to leave..

kushi : all the best..

Arnav turn back..

Kushi : my wishes might help you save shoes

Arnav : ( smirk) hope your wishes won’t turn against you..

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Ishra are sitting in mantap performing rituals.. Rajeev was busy attending guests.. Aman was near mantap guarding shoes.. Arnav was standing alone watching the wedding.. Kushi come to him..

Arnav : what are you doing here

Kushi : how rude.. I thought you’re a gentleman

Arnav : ( smirk) jhoote nahi milenge ( you won’t get the shoes)

Kushi : I know how to get them.. I was just here to give you a company..

Arnav : accha bahana hai ( nice excuse)

Kushi : aap.. ( you..)

Arnav : mein..? ( me..?)

Kushi : argh leave it..

A small girl come running to them..

Girl : who is Arnav here..

Kushi : him..

Girl : your jijaji is calling you..

He leave with a girl.. Now another little girl goes to aman..

Girl 2 ; are you aman?

Aman : yes princess..

Girl 2 : Arnav is calling you..

Aman : me. ? But why?

Girl 2 : yes.. He asked you to come early.. Something very important.. He was worried..

Aman put a scarf on shoes & go with that girl..

Raman : see how intelligent your devars are

Kushi come there & take the shoes.. Raman show thumbs up & kushi give him a flying kiss ishu frown & kushi show her tongue & leave with shoes..

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Arnav : jijaji..

Rajeev : what are you doing here.. Its time for muhurat come..

Arnav : but you only called me..

Aman : ASR what’s the matter..

Arnav : now what are you doing here..?

Aman : you called me na..

Rajeev : jhoote toh gaye.. Accha bewakoof banaya hai unlogo ne ( shoes are gone now.. They’ve fooled you)

aman : oh no.. ( he rush in..)

Arnav : excuse me.. No one can fool ASR

Kushi : you will know after the wedding

Arnav : nice trick.. But it won’t work on me..

Kushi : it worked..

Aman : ( come running) I can’t find the shoes

Kushi : see..

Arnav smirk & leave..

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Wedding rituals start.. Everyone got engrossed in wedding.. Gatbandhan is done.. Ishra take the pheras.. Raman tie mangalsutra & vermilion is applied.. Priest declare them husband & wife.. That’s when arnav hear voice beside him

Anjali : they’re looking so nice together na Chote

He immediately turn but find no one

Arnav : di.. Di..

He start searching her..

Rajeev : we couldn’t save your shoes Raman

Raman : that’s fine jijaji.. So now tell me saali sahiba what you want..

Kushi : Hmm a promise that you’ll always keep my sister happy..

Raman : done. But what for yourself

Ishu poke him.. Raman give gift to kushi..

Kushi : thank you

Ishu : hopefully its not any of your selected dress..
Kushi look at raman with horrified look

Raman : no its not dress..

Kushi : thank God.. Here are your shoes..

She pass them.. Raman try to step in them but wait they doesn’t fit him..

Raman : these aren’t mine

All : what..!?

Ishu : its not easy to fool ASR you know..

Everyone start searching shoes & Arnav..

Upstairs..

Arnav was searching Anjali & get collided with kushi..

Kushi : what are you doing here? Where are the shoes. ? You cheated

Arnav : excuse me.. You stole wrong shoes not my fault

Kushi : give me the original one’s everyone are waiting..

Arnav : I’ll give them myself..

He move forward & she block his way..

Kushi : this is not fair.. Girls never loose in this ritual

Arnav : I too never loose..

Kushi : please.. Let me win..

Arnav : and what will I get

Kushi : anything you ask for..

Arnav : soch lo.. Anything?

Kushi : yes

Arnav : I’ll ask 3 things whenever I ask you’ve to fulfill them..

Kushi : done promise..

Arnav : shoes are in your room.. Below your bed..

All rituals get completed.. Finally vidhai is also done.. Everyone pour lot of tears.. Kushi wasn’t ready to leave her sister.. However she compose but still her tears didn’t stop..

Arnav : you’re coming to Delhi next week remember

Kushi : toh.. ?( so..?)

Arnav : you will be staying with bhabhi.. Its only a matter of week. Don’t cry so much..

Kushi : I won’t stay there. I’ll be in hostel.. Its di’s sasuraal..

Arnav : what .?

Kushi : I can’t stay there.. Its not our tradition

Arnav : who made such senseless traditions..

Kushi : don’t know I too don’t like them

Arnav : anyway I don’t believe in all that you’re staying with us ..

Kushi : but.. ( interrupt)

Arnav : my first demand..

Kushi smile..

Precap : Kushi in Raizada mansion