Part16

Next Morning

Khushi woke up from her sleep. She found herself on the bed being covered by quilt. How did she come here? Her shawl was being kept on the bed, which pricked her a lot last night. 

She saw, Arnav sleeping on the recliner. She understood that what should have happened. This man should have picked her up here. Seems like, he won't let her do anything by her wish... She got angry. How dare he picked me...? Who gave him the rights to touch me?

Wait.... She got stuck for a while. If she would have been married to Dhruv, would he be sleeping on the recliner Like Arnav? Seems like, this elder Raizada was not like that rouge. For the first time, she thought something in Arnav's favour. She shrugged of her thought as she didn't want to think anything about Raizadas.

She got down from the bed. Taking her dress from the bag, she went to washroom. Arnav opened his eyes who waited for her to go to the washroom. He wanted her to see him sleeping on the recliner so that she will be relaxed. And most importantly, she should know that he is not like Dhruv who is fond of woman's "flesh". And it worked.

When Khushi came from the washroom, she saw NK entering with coffee tray.

NK: Good morning Naanav, Good morning Bhabi.

He smiled at her brightly. Khushi reciprocated him, plastering a smile.

NK: Coffee; made by NK, especially for newly married couple.

Khushi was about to take a cup,

NK: It's Naanav's coffee.

Khushi looked at him like "so what?"

NK: It's sugarless coffee. Because he is diabetic.

Khushi looked at Arnav widening her eyes.

NK: He doesn't need sweet because he himself is so sweet. Hai na Naanav?

Arnav nodded NO sarcastically and took the cup.

NK: Today, you are going to go to your Mayka for Pagperah ritual. I will take you to GH.

Khushi got stuck. She was not ready to go to GH. She was hell angry on her Amma and Buaji. This is the time to show them how angry she is. She planned something but she didn't react in front of Raizada brothers.

NK: before going to your Mayka, you have to prepare sweet for us.

Khushi looked at Arnav hearing "Sweet".

NK (teasingly): You can prepare something for your "Pathydev" with sugar free.

Khushi rolled her eyes whereas Arnav smirked seeing her. NK waited until Khushi finishes the coffee.

NK: Naanav, allow me to take your wife to kitchen.

Arnav looked at Khushi. Her face told him that how uncomfortable she is.

NK (chuckled): don't worry Naanav, I will take care of Bhabi. And Aman is also on the way.

Arnav (chuckling): Are you taking her to Kitchen or Amazon forest?

NK (teasingly): As if you will let her go there...

Arnav: No way...

Khushi was switching her gaze to Arnav and NK. She got amazed seeing them so casual. It seems, they are not at all bothering about Dhruv... she got confused, seeing them acting like as if, she is really Arnav's Bride.

NK: Go and take bath Naanav. Excuse us. Let's go Bhabi.

Not showing her irritation, she came out with NK.

Exactly at the same time, when they came down stairs, Aman entered RM. He joined NK and Khushi.

Though HP was there to help Khushi the duo stood in between them and passed the required things to Khushi.

Khushi: HPji, take cuscus and paste it with milk.

HP: Jee Bhaibi.

Aman: Why we add cuscus in Keer?

He asked like as if, it was a cookery program of a TV channel. They are all set to make her mingle with them. But it really irritated Khushi like anything.

Khushi (without looking at him): It makes the keer rich. It tastes good.

NK: Ohhh... when will you add cashews? Because I like cashews...

While saying that, he put few cashews into his mouth and munched.

Khushi: at last...

Aman: ohhh then....

Khushi showed a cochlear towards him...

Khushi: Get out and let me do my work. or else...

Seeing her anger...

Aman: Ok... ok... you carry on.

They rushed out of the kitchen. Khushi kept the spatula with thud.

Of course Khushi evicted them from the kitchen. But they didn't mind it as they expected that. Khushi brought the keer bowl to the dinning where Subhadra Raizada was waiting.

She kept the bowl on the table and served it to everyone. She intentionally didn't make sugar free keer for Arnav which made everyone disappointed except Arnav.

 Seems like, he was not ready to waste the time on the thing, which he knows already. NK and Aman felt bad for him. Arnav tasted the keer casually which was served by Khushi.

Subhadra presented her a jewellery set for her "first kitchen" (pehla Rasui). Khushi took it from her with disinterest and kept it on the table without giving any heed. Subhadra got upset when Khushi refused to talk to her. She feared of Khushi's "don't care" behaviour.

Dhadi: Arnav, drop Khushi in her Mayka.

NK: I and Aman will drop her.

Aman: Yah, we will go to AR from GH.

Dhadi handed the gifts to Khushi which she brought for Guptas. Taking them from her hands, Khushi followed NK and Aman. Should mention, she didn't bid bye to Arnav and Dadhi.

Dhadi(looking at Arnav): I'm sorry Arnav, because of me, you got married to her.

Arnav: You should be happy about that Dhadi.

Dhadi frowned at him, couldn't understand him.

Arnav: If she would have married to Dhruv, his life would have been spoil. You also would be sad. Because you love Dhruv so much.

He pinched.

Dhadi looked at him shocked. What that means...? Is he thinking like, she loves only Dhruv?

Seeing her Shocking expression, Arnav left to AR with satisfaction, leaving repenting Dhadi.

In the Car

Aman and NK occupied front seats. Don't know why Khushi thought about Arnav's stance. "I'm not your DRIVER". May be, it's because, he became her HUSBAND now.

Aman: What do you like Khushi?

Khushi (not looking at him): Nothing.

Aman: Lie... we knew what you like....

Khushi was silent.

Aman: Dog, Cat, Horse, Monkey, Donkey...

Khushi got bomb shelled... so they have investigated about her....she supposed.

NK (teasingly): the only animal she doesn't like is Dhruv.... Right Bhabi...?

They laughed.

Khushi couldn't understand that either she should laugh at them or should get amazed seeing him mocking at Dhruv? Are not they feeling bad for Dhruv's missing? What these guys are up to?

Khushi: Do you remember that your brother is missing...?

Aman and NK spared a glance.

NK: We do remember...

Khushi: Seems like, you are not at all feeling sad about it?

NK: Why should we?

Khushi: What do you mean? He might have been kidnapped by someone...

Aman: We don't think so.

Khushi: Why?

NK: Because he ran away with his Ex-girlfriend.

Khushi (shocked): Whattttt....???

NK: Yup... I saw him going to meet her yesterday. He didn't come back.

Aman: We knew Dhruv is not a good guy. That's why, we wanted you to marry Arnav. Because you deserve a good man.

They fed GOOD about Arnav, using chance.

Khushi went silent.

NK: Naanav is a suitable person for you. He will take care of you well. And he...

Khushi: Stop....

NK: I just...

Khushi: I'm getting down here.

NK: But your house is in the next lane...

Khushi: I would like to take my friend with me.

NK: We can drop both of you.

Khushi: No thanks....

She got down from the car and rushed inside the lane. Aman and NK looked at each other and sighed.

NK: I thought to spend in GH for a while.

Aman: Yah... me too.

NK: Seems like, Naanav should work hard to get her love.

Aman: You are certainly right.

They left to AR.

AR

Arnav was waiting in his cabin for Aman and NK. He looked at the watch... it was 10:30am. Where are these fellows? He saw them entering. They showed him thumbs up and went to their respective cabins. Arnav huffed in relief. He should pick her up in the evening, he supposed. Taking a file, he started to go through it.

After one and half hours, he received a call. He smiled seeing his "IN-LAWS" number. He attended it and heard...

"Hello". It was Garima.

Arnav: Hello aunty...

Garima: Beta, today is Pagperah...

Arnav: Yes, I know...

Garima: When will you bring Khushi here? It's already 12:00...

Arnav got stuck... Didn't Khushi go to GH? Then where did she go ...?

Arnav: Aunty, Dhadi told me about the ritual in the morning. I don't know what happened. I will ask her and let you know.

He was about to cut the call...

Garima: one minute. Actually... I don't know how to say...

Arnav: Khushi is upset with you people... right?

Garima: Haan... She is angry on us Beta... she won't come here. If that's the case, please don't force her. She is a high-tempered girl and so stubborn too. You don't know about her anger.

Arnav smirked. Doesn't he know her anger? After all, she is the one who stabbed Dhruv... And peak of all, She is not ready to go to her "OWN" house. Isn't it enough to say, how stubborn she is?

Arnav: I will take care of her aunty. But don't be upset. Everything will be alright.

Garima: Thank you Beta.

Arnav disconnected the call. Taking his car key he left AR searching for Khushi. He saw NK and Aman rushing.

Aman: ASR... Khushi forgot to take the gifts from the car. We will give her those.

Arnav: Where did you drop her?

NK: Near Laxmi Nagar as she wanted to meet her friend.

Arnav: She didn't go to GH.

NK: But she said she will go with her friend. I think she would be in her friend's house.

Arnav: May be or maybe not.

NK: But why?

Arnav: She is angry with her Amma and Buaji. Don't you know?

NK: You mean...

Arnav: Yup... I'm going searching for her.

He left AR. Aman started his job of helping Arnav. Arnav received a call from Aman.

Arnav: Tell me Aman.

Amna: Khushi is in a temple near Laxmi Nagar, where you did Kuldevi Pooja.

Arnav: How do you know?

Aman: I traced her phone signal.

Arnav: Great. Thank you.

Aman: Anytime ASR...

Temple

Khushi was sitting in the temple circling her knees. She looked angry. She was avoiding seeing Devi Maiya.

Khushi: Don't think that you brought me here. I'm here, because I have no choice. This is just a shelter for me to be seated. That's all. I asked you to save me from that beast. Doesn't mean you can tie me with his brother who is haughty head. Don't you get anyone other than the Raizada? Why him? I don't know why you are playing with me. If you want to see me like this then see. But don't think I will ask your help anymore.

Thinking of leaving the temple, she came out. 

She stood hearing a car screeching sound. She got dumb founded seeing her HUSBAND getting down from the car.

To be continued........ 

Today's Inkitt update

Caged Bird

Khushi got bomb shelled seeing Arnav in the temple. How did he know that she is here? She rushed inside before he sees her. But she was late as it was not that easy to hide from Arnav Singh Raizada. Arnav climbed the stairs not leaving his eye contact with her "pink saree". He sighed seeing her hiding behind people like a kid. He called...

Arnav: Khushiiiii....

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