From laddoos to leg-pulling, Khushi’s life as a Raizada bahu isn’t going to be all sweet—especially not with Mamiji around!
-×-
Shantivan – Kitchen – The Next Morning
Khushi was humming as she arranged the masalas on the counter. The sun was barely up, but she was already buzzing with energy. Dressed in a light yellow saree, her chooda and mangalsutra sparkling in the kitchen light, she looked every bit the nayi bahu.
Khushi (to herself):
“Chalo, aaj Mamiji ke liye unki favorite moong dal ka halwa banate hain. Shayad unka mood thoda theek ho jaaye…”
Suddenly, a loud cough echoed behind her.
Mamiji (hands on hips):
“Oye hello hi bye bye! Yeh kya ho raha hai hamre kitchen mein? Nayi bahuriya, permission li humse? Kitchen takeover karne ka?”
Khushi (turning quickly):
“Nahi, Mamiji! Main toh bas aapke liye halwa bana rahi thi…”
Mamiji (suspicious):
“Hmmm… halwa ya chaal? Tum toh na, ekdum chipkali jaise har jagah chipak jaati ho!”
Khushi blinked, clearly offended.
Khushi (sweetly):
“Mamiji, chipkali toh deewar par chadti hai. Main toh dil mein ghus gayi hoon. Aapke bhi.”
Mamiji (dramatic gasp):
“Haye re Nandkishore! Yeh toh ekdum baatoun ki jalebi hai!”
-×-
Later – Breakfast Time
Everyone was seated. Mamiji took the first bite of the halwa.
Mamiji (murmuring):
“Waise toh… theek hai.”
Khushi (mischievously):
“Wahi toh. Aap jaisi perfect lady ke liye perfect halwa.”
Nani (smiling knowingly):
“Lagta hai Khushi bitiya ne Mamiji ka dil jeet liya.”
Mamiji (grumbling):
“Dil nahi… kitchen jeet liya hai!”
-×-
Poolside – Evening
Arnav returned home early and found Khushi by the pool, feeding Lakshmi the goat methi leaves. She looked up and smiled.
Khushi:
“Aaj toh aap time pe aa gaye!”
Arnav:
“Aaj pehli baar kaam se zyada kisi aur ka intezaar tha…”
Khushi (teasing):
“Kaam se zyada important? ASR ko?”
Arnav (walking closer):
“Tum ho meri priority, Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada.”
She blinked, stunned.
Khushi:
“Aap toh romantic ho gaye ho… kuch zyada hi!”
Arnav (whispering):
“Mujhe tumhari aadat ho gayi hai… aur ab roz chahiye.”
She blushed furiously, hiding her face behind the dupatta.
-×-
Meanwhile – Mamiji’s Room
Mamiji was pacing.
Mamiji (to herself):
“Yeh Khushi bitiya toh Mission Shantivan par hai! Ab hum dekhat hain kaise banti hai is ghar ki Super Bahu.”
She picked up her phone.
Mamiji:
“Hello hi, Manorama se milne ka time aa gaya hai, dear Khushi bitiya!”
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To be continued…
Next Up: Chapter 20: Nayi Bahu, Naye Rules!
By
Muskan Tarway
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