Part 27 Marriage fixed

*Chotte, Shashi sir is here to finalize your marriage. I want to ask you before saying yes. * Ratna said.

Arnav looked at Khushi raising his eyebrows.

*What do you want me to say, Chotte? *

*Where are you now? * Arnav asked.

*I came to prepare tea for Shashi sir*

*OK... I will call you in a few seconds*

*Ok...* Ratna disconnected the call and boiled the milk.

Arnav smirked at Khushi.

*I think your father heard our CAR talks or he should have understood what you want...*

*What does that mean? * she questioned him not understanding him.

*He is in my house to finalize our marriage* Arnav said smilingly.

Khushi was speechless for a few seconds. She widened her eyes and nodded her head like REALLY? Arnav nodded yes folding his lips.

*What aunty said? *

*She asked my opinion *

*What are you going to say? *

*Of course, I will say yes *

Khushi smiled nodding ok.

*But marriage will be after three months. What say? * he teased.

*Why...? * she asked with a disappointed pout.

*This is too earlier to get into a married life you know... Let me enjoy my bachelorhood for at least three months* he said controlling his laughter.

Khushi glared at him. She started, hitting his bicep.

*This is why you asked me to sit close to you? * Arnav smiled.

*Please ask her to fix the marriage soon *

*Are you sure...? *

She nodded yes hurriedly.

*You should not repent later *

*I won't...*

*Ok...*

Arnav dialled Ratna. She attended the call as she was waiting for his call.

*Haan, Chotte...*

*When does Shashi sir want to fix the marriage? *

*He wants as soon as possible. He will agree with whatever we say*

*Just because he wants this marriage to happen soon, I don't want to get married soon. * he said sternly, looking at Khushi.

Khushi's face drained. She became sad.

*Then when will you want to marry? * Ratna asked.

*No urgent Mom... don't fix the marriage tomorrow... next week will be fine* he said smilingly.

Khushi, who was sad, raised her head getting amazed.

Arnav raised his eyebrow like IS IT OK?

*Chotte... are you....? *

*Damn sure Mom. I want Khushi to come to our home as soon as possible * He disconnected the call.

Khushi bit her lip to control her overexcitement but she couldn't control her eyes from spilling happy tears.

Arnav wiped her cheek with his thumb finger nodding NO. Khushi clutched his hand and cried keeping it on her cheek.

*Khushi... relax...*

Khushi sat straight, wiping her tears.

*Do you want to go to RM? * He asked her.

She nodded no.

*Are you sure? *

*Let them finalize the marriage* she said looking down.

*What are you going to do then? *

*I won't back off from anything if I started...*

*I know that*

*Then what are you waiting for? Let's have dinner*

Arnav nodded yes raising his brows.

Arnav ordered all Khushi's favourite dishes. He observed it when they went to Bengaluru. They waited for the dishes to arrive.

*So... * Arnav asked.

*So...? * Khushi frowned.

*As you wish, our marriage is going to be fixed*

*Don't you wish? *

*What do you think? *

*It's only me who wants this marriage... *

*Oh really? *

She nodded yes.

*you will get to know soon how interested I'm in the marriage* Arnav smiled.

*I would like to throw a party for GI staff tomorrow. What say? *

*How could I deny my BOSS? *

*Are you really fine with the idea? *

*Yeah... if we are open, people won't waste time gossiping*

*I don't care about what people talk about me*

*But I do... I can't let it happen* Arnav said firmly.

*You know what? You are so mean* Khushi said and Arnav chuckled.

*Are not you...? See, how your father ran to my house to finalize our marriage....? Poor man, he is trying hard to get into his daughter's good book...*

*By the way, how our tomorrow's party should be? * she changed the topic.

Arnav understood that Khushi changed that. He was right. Khushi didn't want to talk about Shashi and didn't want to hurt Arnav as well.

*What do you want to do at the party? * Arnav asked.

*I'm going to declare our marriage officially...*

*Ok... next? *

*What about arranging dinner for the staff? *

*Sure... but you said you are not a BOSS of GI anymore. Then in what context will you arrange a party? *

*We will use the GI terrace for the party and will pay rent*

Arnav rolled his eyes.

*Is it necessary? * he questioned.

*Is not it? *

*Shashi sir is ready to get us married then why are you doing *Tug of war* with him? *

*Stop advocating for my father, Arnav. It's really annoying *

*I'm sorry...* Arnav raised his hands.

*Put your hands down *

*I hope you won't make me raise my hands often after our marriage*

*It completely depends on you * Khushi chuckled.

*By the way, fifty per cent of expenses of the party will be mine * Arnav said.

Khushi looked at him, raising her left brow.

*Don't look at me like that... I will share the expenses*

*Throwing a party is totally my idea. Why are you sharing the credit? * she teased.

Arnav chuckled.

*I thought to be your BETTER HALF... that's why...*

Khushi smiled at him contently and nodded ok.

*Done...*

The ordered food arrived. They started eating. That's when Arnav got a call from Ratna again. Arnav attended it.

*Yes, Mom...? *

*Next Sunday is your wedding*

*Fixed...? *

*Yes...*

*But... what about the arrangements? We have very little time...*

*Chotte... don't be old fashioned... be updated...ok? *

*What does that mean...? *

*There are many marriage contractors in the city. They will take care of everything from A to Z... we just have to go to the marriage hall... that's all...*

*Oh... will they allow me to tie mangal sutra or they will arrange someone for that too? * He taunted.

*Shut up... mischievous... How is my Bahu?* she asked whispering.

*Very happy...*

*Really?*

*Yup...*

*Ok, drop her home safely*

*Ok...*

They disconnected the call.

*Next Sunday is our marriage* Arnav said.

*Whaaaat! You said in a week...but there are nine days for our marriage* she pouted.

*Nine days will fly in a blink of an eye, Khushi* he smiled.

Khushi nodded yes. They had dinner smiling at each other again and again.

After finishing dinner, they came to the parking lot. Arnav opened the door for Khushi. Khushi was about to get in, Arnav stopped her clutching her wrist.

Khushi raised her brows questioningly.

*I love you...* he said meeting her eyes.

Khushi looked at him awestruck.

*I really do... I liked you when you started behaving with me smoothly. I was hesitant to accept your proposal because you are my BOSS. I so want you to make you happy Khushi because you deserve it. I promise I will not let you suffer anymore. I will try to be a good husband...I will never leave your side no matter what...* he confessed his love, making her suffocate with happiness.

As he didn't expect, Khushi threw herself on his chest, hinting to him symbolically that she trusted his words.

To be continued...