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Pehla nasha, pehla khumaar...
Dil ki dhadkan keh rahi hai, tu hai wahi...
Kho gaya main, samajh na paaoon.
Naye sapne dil mein liye, bas tera intezaar...
Channa mereya, mereya beliya...
Juda hoke bhi tu mujhmein kahin baaki hai...
Jeeya toh jeeya kaise, bin tere...
Pehla pyaar... aur pehli judai.
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10 years ago
Years of friendship has went by, followed by a series of new feelings which felt overwhelming earlier but now they were able to name it.
They were able to name it as LOVE.
Both of them realised their feelings for each other and were quite sure that the other also felt it in a similar way.
They both adored each other with every fibre of their heart and soul.
After passing the stages of denial and realisation.
Now, both of them were ready for the confession of their love to the other person and the entire world.
Aaranya and Yuvraj were known as the ideal children full of confidence, but in this matter neither of them had an ounce of confidence in themselves.
They were shy and hesitant to confess scared of what the future might hold for them.
A thought that broke their fragile heartsβ what if the future held REJECTION.
The consequences, the pure innocent friendship.
Just the mere thought was a lot to handle.
But, after a lot of convincing and coaxing by Rudra and Aaryan, Yuvraj finally agreed to propose his Anya.
"Jaiye Bhai sa, Aaru aapka wait kar rahi hongi college ke Bahar." Aarush said while pushing Yuvraj a little from behind the wall making him stumble slightly.
(Go Bhai sa, Aaru di must be waiting for you outside the college.)
Yuvraj nodded taking a deep breath and calming his racing heart down a little, as he straightened the invisible folds on his dark blue kurta with intricate golden designs as he went towards the fountain outside the college, which was mostly probably empty.
He spotted Aaranya standing near the fountain fumbling with the hem of her dupatta.
She was looking ethereal, her petite figure in a blue anarkali suit, showing her curves at all the perfect places. Her long hair cascading down her face and makeup light. Silver jhumkas and bangles adorned her. The sunlight was falling on her making her shine and glow in the beautiful morning.
She spotted him and walked towards him covering half of the distance as he covering the rest half, closing the distance between them.
βAhh Matching-Matching!β
He said nervously while Aaranya laughed softly completely amused with his expression despite the confusion in her own mind that why he was actually nervous.
Soon her laugh faded to a smile as she looked into his eyes and asked in a gentle voice βKya hua Raj? You look quite nervous.β
(What happened Raj?..............)
"Anya I want to say something. May I?" He said looking deep into her eyes and she nodded, shy under his intense gaze.
Taking her slight nod as the permission, he knelt down on one knee and took out a ring and rose from his pocket.
Aaranya who was earlier confused was now surprised by this sudden action of his. This was something she had expected but not now, not here. But nevertheless it had already happened.
'Am I ready for this' She questioned herself and quite in an instinct she replied to herself
Of course, I am. I waited for this moment.' After her self-realisation a small smile came to her face which was a relief to Yuvraj.
"Love, this mere word cannot define my feelings that I have in my heart for you.
I want to love you, cherish you and protect you for the rest of my life, till eternity.
Your smile is the thing that brightens up my day.
I love you so muchhh Aaranya Singh Rajput.
The little sunshine princess of my life and Alwar. My Anya"
Yuvraj completed his words, looking at 'his Anya' with hopeful eyes and a smile that makes her day.
Anya took some minutes to process this precious moment and was speechless. She looked at Yuvraj and seeing his smile a smile made a way to her face.
She sighed, gathering up the courage to reply.
"I love you too Raj, I don't know since when, how. But yes I love you so much... with all my heart." She said and then took a deep breathe again.
She added "Ham aapse Ishq Karte hai Rajkumar sahab"
(I love you my prince)
Yuvraj smiled hearing her speak, his heart swelled with adoration as he replied back and slid the ring in her index finger while kissing her knuckles.
"Ham bhi aapse bahot ishq Karte hai rajkumari sahiba."
(I love you too my princess)
Aaranya pulled Yuvraj back to his feet and they both shared a sometime in each other's embrace. The moment felt unreal.
Aaranya bit Yuvraj's palm and he hissed in pain.
"Ahhh... My wildcat, what happened?"
"Kuch nahi, bas dekh rahe the, ki yeh Sach hai ya nahi." She said, now in relief after being ensured that this moment is indeed real and this man next to her is now 'her man'.
(Nothing just reassuring myself if it is actually true.)
After a few minutes they both came out of each other's embrace and entered the college cafe. Yuvraj placed an order for two lattes for them and came back to sit where Aaranya was already seated.
She looked as if deep in thought and then she sighed as if she found the conclusion to her thoughts.
"Raj!" She called, and Yuvraj immediately turned his entire attention towards her.
"Ji Raj ki Anya boliye" He replied and she blushed hard at his flirty statement, but chose to ignore it for now.
"Raj I am thinking to tell our parents everything today itself, before moving ahead with our dating phase." She said while looking into his eyes searching for an honest answer.
He gave a thought to her words and then nodded slowly
"As my princess says"
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Soon, it was evening and their college was over for the day. Being first year students they were really obedient and sincere.
Yuvraj helped Aaranya settle in the car and drove off to the garden where all their family was for a usual day out.
The car halted near the garden entrance and Yuvraj came out from the driving seat and opened the door of Aaranya.
Her cheeks tinged in a pretty shade of pink as she took his hand and went towards the family.`
"Attention everyone" Yuvraj said in his usual cheerful and calm voice and everyone turned their attention from their conversations to him.
"So I have something to say. It's like really important." He said and everyone nodded processing his words. "Bolo beta" his mother said and he nodded with a smile.
"So everyone I and Anya are in love with each other." He said and heat rushed up to Aaranya's face turning it into a warm shade of pink. The youngsters were well aware of this and it wasn't a shock for them.
And to say that it was a shock to the elders would be an exaggeration as they knew it somewhere in their hearts that destiny had something ready for them.
The YuvAnya.
Soon the silence turned into happy and excited murmurs, everyone congratulated both of them. Aaranya's brothers threatened him to never break their princess's heart.
On the contrary, Aaranya's Grandfather was unaffected by whatever that was happening. Her mother had shock and disbelief printed in her face in bold letters. She never wanted this, as per her Aaranya never deserved any of this. While, Priyal was burning in jealousy her years of obsession over Yuvraj was of now use now.
They both walked out of the garden without another work, while no one noticed as they were too happy with the news just disclosed.
βSo, Lets have a huge party to announce our happiness, the relationship of our children to the entire world with an engagement after a two weeks on the auspicious day.β Rajendra said in an excited yet firm tone while everyone else nodded enthusiastically.
βBilkul finally hamari dosti rishtedaari banne wali hai.β Ranvijay said cheerfully and took Rajendra in a friendly hug after patting Yuvrajβs back proudly.
The next week went in a swirl after both the kings decided to have a grand party to announce the engagement of Yuvraj and Aaranya to seal the relation.
Both the cities and families were bustling with energy and joy, their smiles beaming flash.
Aaranyaβs mother fed her sweets and gave her milk with a lot of gentle care which was hidden since her birth.
Her heart felt full with the love she was getting from Yuvraj and now even her mother. But what she did not knew was the malicious intension behind her caring actions.
Aaranya and Yuvraj were completely indulged in meeting people, shopping and so much more. But even at every few moments they made sure they were giving each other their entire attention.
Their hearts brimming with the overwhelming love and sudden joy.
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The milk Rajeshwari, Aaranyaβs mother was making her drink everyday after dinner contained contents that slowly started poisoning her, leading to a gradual memory loss.
After a week when her memories started blanking and faded away. A fine night when Aaranya just came from her dress shopping she injected her to unconsciousness with a evil smirk on her face.
Priyal muttered a few Hindi curses under her breathe beside her as she saw her lying unconscious.
She slapped Aaranya hard on her cheek and laughed maniacally, thinking that her obsession with Yuvraj would finally get successful after Aaranya being gone.
They dumped her in a completely new state with her identity as a mere commoner in an orphanage.
The next morning the sudden disappearance of Aaranya caused whispers and rumours to spread all across the cities.
The people thought that she had run away due to the engagement completely unaware of the real mess.
βAaj kal ki ladkiyan esi hi hoti hai.'
'Pakka ladka pasand nahi hoga, isliye bhag gayi.'
Rajeshwari and Priyal were ecstatic after her disappearance and the insults she was getting from the people.
The engagement was cancelled just a week before.
But the news wasnβt took nicely by neither her father and brothers nor Yuvraj. They all tried searching for her frantically but it was as if she had vanished into thin air.
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Spoilers for this chapter and the next chapter are already uploaded on my Instagram handle 'khushiwrts'.
There is a note for the next Phase of Yuvraj and Aaranya's present time next.
THIS CHAPTER IS ALSO UPLOADED ON INKITT AND WATTPAD.
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