CHAPTER 29 : Catastrophe

The buzz around the whole city was that a new fashion designer was making her debut and that is with AK fashion house, where the king of the Fashion world belongs, so paparji and reporters didn't wanted to miss this event.

And finally the day has arrived for which many people were waiting for. The employee of AK fashion house and Mehra industry, the officials, designers, models and high profile celebrities.

For Raizada family it was very important because of many reasons. They are collaborating with their long term family friend Mr Mehra, it is the first big event which Arnav is handling alone and most importantly, Khushi is going to introduce as a fashion designer in today's event. Beside Lavanya is going to be the showstopper for today's show. Though, Alisha was finalized as a show stopper but last minute she cancelled it. And it was all planned by the rival of AK Fashion show. As they had already notified the matter before hand, so, Lavanya was prepared. The Raizada senior has planned that after the event successfully over, they will introduce Lavanya as their would be daughter in law and Khushi as their daughter. They are hoping that after today's evening the course of their life will take a new turn with the upcoming change.

Indeed all of their lives will take a new change, but not as they have thought. It will shake the base of their belief and will snatch the peace of their mind, at once.

Both Arvind and Manohor had the hidden wish that may be during this time period while working with each other, Arnav and Khushi would find a solution. They both had thought, that Arnav will definitely apologize to Khushi and at least they will be in talking term. And from last few days, Khushi's behaviour towards Arnav gave them a hope that things is getting better.

If only they knew it was a mirage, a beautiful mirage which will broke soon, very very soon.

Nk and Lavanya were waiting for the event to mark it as a great start for their new journey together.

They will definitely began but with an unexpected turn in their love one's life.

Arnav on the other hand was determined to have a face to face conversation with Khushi to make a bridge between them. He wanted to amend his mistakes, wanted to heal Khushi and in turn to get himself healed. He was determined to have a new start from that very day.

Arnav never knew, his wish will be fulfill very soon. Indeed his and Khushi's life will take a drastic turn and in that process both of them including the families will go through a whirlpool of heart wrenching emotions.

And the queen of the event, Khushi was waiting and counting every second with a thudding heart that how she will execute her plan, she is waiting with battling breath to hit the bulls eye. With every second approaching towards her goal, Khushi is feeling restless. An unknown, unnamed certain kind of ache is bubbling in the corner of her heart. Does not know why, but she felt she should leave everything and run from there. An unknown voice from the very corner of her heart signaled her to stop.. Deep down in her heart Khushi knew it will only bring devastation and destruction. But in the quench of thirst of revenge she forgot that, avenging someone never gave solace, if the person resided in your heart. And besides, Khushi also forgot that it's not Arnav, the Raizada's are also will be affected.

Khushi is nowhere to think in a rational mind now, but she will realize the impact of her actions soon.. Fact is that, it will be little TOO LATE ...

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As Kuhu entered the venue area, there was huge banner which was hanging by the wall and boldly stated the name of the event as ' New Face-The Fashion Show'. The fashion show atmosphere was filled with glamorous decoration and soothing music. There was a fragrance of sandalwood throughout the room and the room was strategically arranged with numbering on each seat. Decoration elements were all over the place. The ambience was kept very artistic, designed with vivid and minimal colours. Kuhu was very impressed and felt proud that her best friend is associated with the event.

There was almost an eight by fifty foot long, elevated runway extending through the heart of the room with seats surrounding each side. In attendance there were about two-hundred intern students from few fashion designing college for whom it was a great opportunity who were reading over the program schedule, chatting and finding their seats to sit. Besides 300 selected guests including an elegant audience of India and foreign VIPs, designers from all backgrounds, well-dressed business leaders and people from the media, fashion and movie industry attended.

Kuhu was fortunate enough to get her front row seat quickly and her view to the stage was clear though there were some photographers and media people who were still adjusting the setup so that they do not miss any angle of the models walking up the ramp. She was searching for Khushi but instead she was greeted by the Raizada clan. Almost all the Raizada were present except Mrs Devyani Raizada who could not attend the fashion show and little Sneha and Advay stayed in RM with her along with the maid and housekeepers.

Soon enough, they all found Aman Mathur clad in his tuxedo looking handsome as always met with them and vanished behind the back stage. Today looks like he is extra busy. NK was in his chirpy moods, though he was busy in back stage giving Lavanya the needed moral support.

Everyone's eyes were searching for two persons and soon enough, as if hearing their prayer Khushi appeared at the exact time. The Raizada surrounded her, wishing her good luck for the upcoming project and complimenting her as she is looking gorgeous. Kuhu could not control herself anymore, after watching Khushi in her old avatar, looking so fresh and confident. She hugged her tightly and whispered, " All the best dear."

Amidst all, everyone missed the man who was standing in a far corner watching Khushi in his gawk eyes. His chocolate brown eyes were full of love and admiration for the beauty clad in red. Arnav was mesmerised, speechless looking at Khushi.

Khushi appeared wearing a red chiffon saree with golden border, with her slender, svelte figure looking like breathtakingly beautiful. Her flawless, perfect skin was glowing like a moonlit, her eclipse like eye brows of coral black, her eye lashes were silky over her hazel doe eyes adorned with black kohl, her silver ear rings were reaching upto her bare shoulder and her elfin ears and half moon cheekbones only increasing her beauty. Her button like nose is adorning with a single diamond nose pin and her blossom pink lips are holding a rare smile. She had a pristine, calcite white teeth and an electrifying smile on her lips today, her manicure fingernail and a gently cleft chin increasing her beauty only. Her midnight black hair flowed over her shoulders.

Arnav looked Khushi unblinkingly and looking from head to toe, finally his eyes settled on her puffy, heart shaped glossy red lips. Arnav suddenly remember their first kiss, 6 years before, in her birthday night.. His throat become dry and he felt restless. Arnav knew at present the equation between them is too worst to think about even holding her hands sounds impossible, but his poor heart began to beat violently. He so wanted Khushi to drag from there, pinned on a side of wall in a secluded corner and kissed senseless. Arnav suddenly felt he is going rigid and remembering the touch of her lips he felt he is burning again. He closed his eyes and recall how her lips felt strawberry sweet when he had kissed her in that passionate night. And her jasmine scent, Arnav knew now, he can take thousand death to be with her or to get back that night once again.. But alas...

" You are my death Khushi... but you are my life too..." controlling the overwhelming emotion, finally Arnav open his eyes and took steps towards the gathering where his family is pampering His Khushi, his woman.....

Arnav cleared his throat to gain the attention of the Raizada's along with Kuhu and most importantly Khushi.

Khushi looked at him with the corner of her eyes. In the three piece usual suite Arnav looks handsome as always. Which caught Khushi's attention was his aura, the confidence, the maturity surrounded by him. But Khushi shiver a little watching the dark passionate eyes of Arnav. The way Arnav was looking at Khushi with his deep, brown orbs Khushi suddenly felt uncomfortable . She became conscious about her looks, was she looking bad? And the thought itself wonder Khushi. Why on earth she is bothered about what Arnav is thinking. It reminds her of her birthday night together, their first ever passionate kiss and suddenly after years Khushi felt butterflies in her stomach. She felt irritated, frustrated yet hot under Arnav's gaze.

"No, I can not be weak at this moment. Few more hours to go and I will show you Arnav, how it feels to be betrayed by the person whom you trust and love dearly..." Khushi thought herself and closing her eyes tight finally take a deep breath, to gather her shattered thought, to gather the immense courage for the act she is just going to pull upon.

" Khushi, I think , we should go. The show is about to begin. I want to talk something very important, please come with me." Arnav said while holding his breath, expecting a rude reply from Khushi but surprised to see her agreed without any fuss.

Finally letting the family members get settled in the front row, both Arnav and Khushi went towards the back stage. One with the determination that she will destroy the man beside her, another one with the hope to get a way towards his redemption...

Unknowingly they both walk towards their DESTRUCTION.... TOGETHER....

ONCE AGAIN.....

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No sooner the lights suddenly got dimmed and the noise among the crowd got faded. It was the time for the moment to begin! The anchor, Mr Aman Mathur who willingly looked very gorgeous, took over the stage and announced the entry of the first collection. The first model appeared from behind the stage and started the cat-walk on the ramp. She was wearing a vivid fuchsia and turquoise swimming suit with a beautiful, flowing chiffon cover-up of the same colours, with a twist of lemon yellow and matching shoes. For once everyone felt that they all were on an exotic island in the Caribbean. As she mesmerized the audience, People began to clap and cheer. The fashion show for first collection consisted of thirty-five models, both male and female. They all wore tasteful garments in wonderful colours and fabrics. The designer for the first collection was 2nd head designer and a renounced person in fashion world, Mrs Kaur. She said she was inspired by the personal style of women from different continents and culture, which explains how far-ranging in style the collection was.

The next collection was from classic 1960s cinema and pop art to 1970s rock-and-roll, the line had clothes in bright colours, innovative fabrics and preppy patterns. Taking a cue from the past era, this designer's collection features jacquard patterns, polka dots and other period-inspired designs. For boys, the styles contained a sporty, urban vibe joggers and sweatshirts featuring bold graphics. Hilfiger's trademark red, white and navy color palette was punched up with pops of celestial blue, coral blush and June bug green.

The third and last collection was the most awaited one. The designer was a novice and came up with her debut collection which was themed on South Indian dresses, this being the reason the AK fashion house choose her as the head designer for this event. She is none other than Khushi Gupta. The show stopper for her collection was Lavanya Kashyap, another newbie who place her feet in the fashion industry as a model.

Everyone including the Raizada and Verma was holding their breath for the response, but the applause and hooting from the crowd made it clear about the acceptance both for the new model and new designer. Khushi retained Indian Tradition in her collection. The collection included a wide range of sarees in metallic hues with interesting drapes making it just a perfect ethnic wear. Heavy embellishments on bright colors with touches of floral detailing were a refreshing touch. Everything about this collection were so much praise worthy.

If anyone wanted to talk analytically about this fashion show, the first thing that comes to mind is the availability and costing of the garments. Fashion show spectators usually want to know how much something costs, so keeping this in mind, AK fashion house specially, Arnav already arranged it within the event. The event had an amazing arrangement of an LED TV which kept on reeling each and every garment and its price if it was available in market or on special request from the designer. The invite, delegates, eminent personalities everyone was so very impressed by the collections of the clothes specially the surprising third collection of the new designer Khushi. Flashes of camera, big round of applause proved that Khushi had silently but successfully conquer everyone's heart.

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After the completion of the ramp walk, it was time for calling the designer and the representative from the organiser group. So, Aman Mathur happily called Arnav and Khushi on the stage together. But as per Khushi's request Arnav comes alone the stage surprising everyone.

" Good evening, ladies and gentleman present over here. I firstly thank you all for giving your precious time for this event. Today, this event is important for us for many reasons. The AK house is going to collaborate with Verma fashion industry, and this embarks our journey. We are really happy to have Mr Verma now with and as our family here. A big round of applause for him and his team for their support and help, without them the event will be always incomplete. Now, let's talk about the new viva of our today's show. I am proudly announcing our show stopper Ms Lavanya Kashyap on the stage, please." Arnav's sudden announcement surprised everyone present there including Aman and the family but they all clapped

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