Part 37 

Khushi was emotional like ever before. She was looking at him so deep, so penetrating.

Arnav: Please say yes, uncle.

Shashi looked at Garima who nodded yes.

Shashi: Well... I don't think I can deny my DAMAD.

Arnav smiled.

Arnav: If you have any spot as your choice. Please let me know.

Shahsi(hurriedly): No no... don't do that mistake Arnav.

Arnav: Why, uncle?

Shahsi: Garima has a big list of Temples. She will make us wear Saffron...

He laughed.

Khushi: Dad is right. Mumma will surely do that.

Garima: Is going to Temple wrong?

Shashi: Of course, no but we are not pilgrims.

Garima: What about Ratnaji? I'm fine with her choice.

Arnav: Mom will prefer an amusement park.

He laughed.

Shashi: I hope you are not kidding.

Arnav: Not at all uncle. She would enjoy the outing in fullest.

Shashi: That's amazing.... Garima, you should learn from Ratnaji.

Khushi: Haan dad. She adopts everything easily and entertains others.

Shashi: Then we will accept her choice. Ask her to choose the place. We will go with her.

Arnav: That's fine. I will let you know the place.

Shashi: Let's have dinner together.

Khushi looked at Arnav like, does he have a plan for that also?

Arnav: Sure uncle.

So he had informed Ratna about it. These mom and son are amazing. She felt so glad to be a part of their lives.

After having a nice time with Guptas.... Correction... after lifting Guptas mood up, Raizada couple took leave from them.

Khushi: When did you plan to meet them?

Arnav: It's not a plan... I just thought...

Khushi: Thought what?

Arnav smiled at her while driving.

Khushi: Thought to make them forget their grief.... make them come out of Lavanya's thought... Make them happy... hai na?

Arnav: It's our responsibility...

Khushi looked at him so pleasantly.

Arnav (looking at the road): Stop gazing at me. Let me drive.

His favorite lopsided smile adored his face but seems like Khushi was not ready to listen to him. Arnav drove the car, a smile crawling on his lips.

RM

Ratna was already retired to her room as Arnav informed her about their late arrival. They went to their room. Taking her dress Khushi rushed to the washroom before Arnav enters. Arnav chuckled at her who was with his casuals. Arnav sat on the recliner and waited for her to come out. Within a few minutes, she came out. Arnav headed to the washroom. But it was not easy for him to enter. Khushi was blocking his way not letting him enter. Arnav moved to her left side and she also moved, blocking his way. Arnav took the right side and she again did the same. Arnav folded his hands across his chest, raising his eyebrows. Khushi also folded her hands and raised her eyebrows.

Arnav: What are you trying to do?

Khushi: Trying to overpower you.

Arnav: You can't....

He gently pushed her aside and went to get fresh. Khushi slammed her feet, making face.

Arnav couldn't hold his smile when he saw Khushi sitting in front of the chessboard, coins arranged.

Khushi(with attitude): come and play with me.

Arnav came to Khushi and dispersed the coin, making her drop her jaw. He kept the coins back in the box.

Arnav: Go to sleep.

Khushi: Coward...

Arnav: Good night...

He fell on the bed facing his back to her, of course, with a smile. Khushi couldn't believe he could even take it casually. She pounded on him and started hitting his bicep. Arnav got thunder-struck at her sudden attack. He clutched her hands laughingly.

Arnav: Stop it, wild cat...

Khushi sighed.

Arnav: Learn to control your emotions. It's not good to go with the flow.

Khushi: you are my husband, remember?

Arnav: That's why I was laughing when you hit me.

Khushi: Go... I won't talk to you. You have an answer for everything.

Shrugging his hands, she turned the other side, expecting him to pacify her but Arnav didn't try to console her which made her more frustrated. She turned him towards her to face her. Arnav's peaceful face cooled her down.

Khushi bent down to his face and pressed her lips on his cheek. Arnav could stand against her HITS but this...? Could he? He opened his eyes slowly. Khushi made him close them again by kissing them. Now, they have no reason to keep playing or teasing. Arnav was going weak in her hazel... after all those are full of innocence. He flipped her on the bed and very gently he took her lips, giving in. After a satisfactory kiss, Arnav broke it.

Arnav(caressing her hair): Khushi do you want to go ahead?

Khushi opened her eyes, panting.

Arnav: it's not even two months left for your studies get over. I don't want to disturb your mind...

Khushi: Do you think, you have not disturbed me yet?

Arnav: it's different, Khushi.

Khushi: yes... I will be cool.

Arnav: But you can't expect the same form me.

Khushi: then burn in me...

Arnav: I won't burn alone... you will also burn.

Khushi (drawing line on his cheek): you said I can't overpower you?

Arnav: How could you... when you have already overpowered me?

Khushi smiled. That was enough for Arnav. He laid on the bed and dragged her on his chest.

Arnav: Khushi....

Khushi: Mmm...

Arnav: Wait for a few days. Ok?

Khushi: I can't promise.

Arnav chuckled while hugging her tightly.

Arnav: You know you are making me literally weak?

Khushi: Then why should we wait?

Arnav: Khushi I'm sorry. I don't know about my own mind. There are loads of desires for you in my mind. Some of them are mild and some of them are unimaginably wild. (Khushi looked at him widening her eyes) You know, from the day I saw you, I was so excited to marry you. I had controlled my mind when I got married to Lavanya. But... when you said YES to marry me, I can't keep them chaining up. It won't get quenched in a day. Understood? Don't spoil your studies. I want you to be in AR... beside me... all qualified. Hope you understand.

Khushi's raised head got stuck. She thought she had played with his feelings a lot.

Arnav: Are you scared?

Khushi nodded NO and then YES.

Arnav (chuckling): Don't be. It's love... overloaded love...

He pressed her head on his chest. Khushi cuddled him tightly... might be in the fear. What made her surprised is, having lots of desire in his heart, how Arnav could hold himself? Will it be a tough time? With Arnav? in future? She closed her eyes tightly.

Next morning.

Arnav was dressing up, thinking about his last night conversation with Khushi, smilingly. He didn't see her since morning. She must be with Ratna. OR... is she scared? He smiled.

That's when his mobile rang. He saw an unknown number flashing. Yet, he attended it.

Arnav: hello...

"Hi ASR"

Arnav: Who is this?

"Rohit"

Arnav's nerves automatically tightened. But he could not show his disappointment to this LEECH.

Arnav: Hi... how are you?

Rohit: not good.

Arnav: Are not you feeling well?

Rohit: Yes... I'm not well.

Arnav: Then you should have called a doctor instead of me.

Rohit: now... you are my doctor.

Arnav: Very funny.

Rohit: Khushi had blocked my number it seems.

It was really great news to Arnav. Really?

Arnav: Ohh... That I don't know.

Rohit: Could you pass the phone to Khushi?

This is the limit.

Arnav: Rohit... if Khushi blocked your number, that means, she doesn't want to talk to you. I don't know why she blocked you.

Rohit: Then ask her the reason.

Arnav: I don't think it's my duty to interfere in a KIDS fight.

Rohit: We are not kids ASR.

Arnav: Then you can sort it out on your own. Can't you?

Rohit: Wait ASR...

Arnav: I think, because of THIS irritating behavior Khushi would have blocked you. And keep it in your mind; I can't tolerate my wife to be irritated. I'm Arnav Singh Raizada...

He said his name with a gradual gap which churned Rohit's stomach.

Arnav: Don't' forget that.

He disconnected the call and threw the mobile on the bed.

To be continued...

Always with you...

Arnav's statement not fully scared Khushi but it definitely shook her a bit. She kept thinking about his MILD/WILD desire. It would not be wiser to nag him, she supposed. She was seen with BOOKS all the time whereas Arnav roamed sniggering.

Khushi was chitchatting with Ratna in the living room. After coming from college, she came down getting fresh. That was her regular routine. She spends time with Ratna every day, no matter how hectic her days were. Ratna also got used to her company. She waits for Khushi every evening with different snacks.