Part 62 Arnav's Stand

The next morning

Arnav was sleeping on his stomach. His left hand was sneaking around Khushi's waist. Khushi slowly opened her eyes. She jerked, seeing Arnav sleeping so close to her. His left hand was on her waist. His lips were half an inch away from her cheek. His body was almost touching hers. She didn't want to disturb his sleep. So, she tried to slip down from his arm. But, her effort went in vain. Arnav opened his eyes. He saw Khushi looking at him with wide opened eyes.

"Good morning" He came close to her and rested his head on her chest.

"Arnavji..."

"You are not going anywhere" he didn't let her talk further.

"Are you sleepy?" she asked the idiotic question.

"Mmm"

"Then sleep, Arnavji"

"Of course, I'm going to...and you are also going to sleep with me," He said in a groggy voice.

Khushi sighed. She could not believe Arnav had an unbelievable side. She thought it would be the most challenging job to bring him on track. But, the condition became upside down overnight. She embraced him.

The very next minute, they heard a knock on the door. Arnav lifted his head and looked at Khushi with his sleepy eyes.

"Someone is knocking on our door," Khushi said.

"Don't move... Close your eyes." He ordered.

"But..."

"I said close your eyes. Don't you dare open them until I say... No matter what"

Khushi closed her eyes pouting. Arnav got off the bed to open the door. He saw Rani standing. He frowned with annoyance.

"What?"

"Khushi Didi..." she ran her eyes inside.

"She is sleeping"

"It's half past six"

"So?"

"To get instructions about breakfast from her..."

Interrupting her,

"Go and ask Hari Prakash"

He closed the door in her face not having the patience to hear her blather more. Arnav walked back to the bed. Khushi waited until he reached the bed. Arnav again lay on the bed and pulled Khushi onto his chest.

"Arnavji, don't know why she wants me," she asked not opening her eyes.

"Open your eyes"

Khushi opened her eyes sighing.

"From when did you start instructing Hari Prakash? He knows what to do" he said plainly.

Khushi was silent.

"Warn the girl. If she knocks on our door without any reason, I will become the worst person she had ever seen" his voice sounded highly dangerous.

"Mm... By the way, Arnavji, shall I ask you something?"

"I won't allow you if you want to go out... Except for that, you can ask me anything"

"It's not about it"

"Ok, go ahead"

"Have you changed overnight? Or, this is the real you?"

Arnav flipped her on the bed and again hugged her.

"I don't know"

Khushi looked at him puzzled.

"What do you mean don't know?"

"I really don't know what's going on in my mind... In fact, my behavior is really amazing to me too. I had no idea I too have such feelings in me. Two days ago, until I saw you in the red saree, I don't know I would dare touch you. But, I did... After our consummation, I was embarrassed to face you. But I did... Whatever I did or said, everything seemed magical and I was bewitched..."

Khushi was listening to him, trying to understand his state.

"I'm sure of only one thing, Khushi..."

Khushi raised her brows like, what?

"I need you. I have no shame when it comes to you." He gulped down.

Khushi palmed his cheek. Arnav kissed her palm.

"Khushi, I have experienced much more in my life. That's the reason why I didn't want to fall in love. The same experience is the reason, why I'm behaving like this. I think I'm trying to establish my rights on you, Khushi. I'm trying to make you understand that you matter to me. This is our world. There is no room for others. I don't want any disturbance in it..."

He paused for a few minutes.

"I'm scared Khushi. I don't want to lose you"

Cutting him,

"Don't you trust me, Arnavji?"

"I trust you... That's why you are my wife now. If I had not trusted you, I would not have married you, no matter how difficult the situation was" he admitted.

"Then, why are you restless?"

"It's because I love you... I love you damn much" he said feeling helpless.

"It's a matter of joy... Isn't it?" she questioned.

"Yes... If I'm a normal person with a smooth past..."

"What do you want me to do? I mean what are you expecting from me?"

"I'm leaving that to you, Khushi. I don't want to be demanding... But, I'm sure I will be..." he said helplessly.

"I have no problem if you are demanding" She tried to pacify him.

"You have no idea about my demand" he warned.

"Let it be anything. I'm ready to fulfill it because I love you too"

Arnav pecked her knuckle lovingly.

"This is why I don't want to get committed. Because I'm a greedy bugger... I want all for myself. Mine should always be remaining mine"

"Yours will always be remaining yours. You don't have to be doubtful"

"It's not doubt but..."

Cutting him

"Insecurity?" she asked.

Arnav closed his eyes. Khushi kissed his left eye. Arnav embraced her tight.

"I'm sorry if I made you scared"

She kissed his other eye.

"Are not you scared?"

She kissed his forehead not answering.

"Khushi..."

She was about to kiss his cheek, and Arnav stopped her, palming her neck.

"Answer me"

"That's what I'm doing by my action. I'm not scared but worried. I don't know how I'm going to meet your expectations" she said worriedly.

"I trust you... you will surely do that"

Khushi hugged him pleasurably.

In the meanwhile,

Rani went to the store room, looking here and there cautiously. Locking the door, she took her phone out and dialed someone.

"Is everything alright?" the person on the other side asked.

"Nothing is alright here," Rani said.

"What do you mean?"

"He is not what you predict. He was gawking at her as if he is starving for ages and she was his prey"

"I can't believe this"

"You have to... I witnessed it... And, if my guess is right, they would have started their wedding life already"

"Whaaaat?"

"Yes... they are sleeping in the same bed. I saw her lying in the MIDDLE of the bed. So, they are not keeping their distance. And, I have never seen such an arrogant man like him. He closed his room door in my face mercilessly. Cultureless idiot"

"What are you going to do?"

"I will stay here for two more days and will watch them keenly. Let's see if we get any point to take this further"

"Ok..."

The other side got disconnected.

Rani switched off the phone and kept it in her bag. she walked out, locking the door.

To be continued...