Chapter 24: Forced date

''Baby I'm sorry. Please come back..'' She shook her head like a kid. He was trying to pacify her but she was not going to melt so easily. He was about to enter his car but stopped when a white car was coming toward her end with a fastest speed.

''Arohiii..'' He shouted loudly making her turned around. She rooted on a road looking at Akash fearful face and then at a car which were now nearing her.

''Move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..'' He screamed. She get totally numb, not knowing what to do and then a car dashed making her rolled on other side.

After a while, the crowd was gathered around them. Akash slowly lifted his head with his heart was beating rapidly due to a fear of losing her. He keep looking her and his eyes flooding non stop tears.

''I'm fine Akash..'' The moment he heard her voice, he took a deep sigh of relief. She touch his face intently and he was checking her if she get hurt.

He hold her hand and made her stand before his eyes. By god grace he pull her on right time and both landed on other side of road. His gaze went backward to see the car which were about to crash his love. But he failed to identify it as the driver already disappear from there. He rushed to Arohi and hugged her into his tight embrace. His whole body was shaking and his grip tightened around her. He don't want to imagine what would have happened if he get a second late in saving her.

''Aru..'' He was hugging her tightly. She too responded him to give him solace. He pulled her off and looked at her.

''Why you so stubborn!'' He was on the verge of breaking down.

''You stupid dumb girl what if I lost you..'' She hold her ears apologetically and open her mouth to say something but he shut her up by capturing her mouth. Fear was evident by the way he was kissing her. Her heart swell proudly because she got the most lovable partner who love her so much and would never leave her hand in any situation. Lease did they know their happy moments were short lived.

''I LOVE YOU AKASH AND I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU..'' They broke off and he gulped his tears.

''I would die without you. Never ever thought to leave me, promise me? He extended his hand hopelessly. She wiped his tears and smile affectionately to join his hand and to make their bond stronger but suddenly her mobile rang, interrupting them. She took her hand away and inched back to receive the call. His heart started to bleed unknowingly.

''Okay di..I'm coming..'' She shut it off and look at him instantly with tensed look.

''I need to reach home now..Di is calling me..'' He was lost and keep staring her.

''What are you waiting for..hurry up!'' He nodded weakly and they drive back to drop her home.

~~~

''Khushi, are you sure? I mean don't you think you are hurrying in this matter..'' Karan was uncertain. He always support her in every decision but today he don't feel right.

''Yes, I am damn sure! I think this is a right time we should make Aru married to some good guy and settled her..'' Khushi was staring at something meaningfully. He touch her shoulder softly. Even his soothing couldn't force any reaction in her. She learn to hide her pain in a mask of her anger and bitterness.

''Are you doing all this because of ARNAV?'' She clenched her fist hearing his name. She was listening still wasn't looking at him.

''Nope! This is for her betterment. I meet Kartik. He is a honest and decent guy, perfect for our Aru. Both would made a perfect couple. He will always keep her happy..'' There is a resolution in her voice. He could somehow guess she was doing this to keep Aru away from all mishaps, specially from Asr.

''Do you really think she will agree for this alliance?''

''Alliance?'' They literally turn behind to see who it is and it is none other than Arohi, staring them with shocked expression.

~~~

Lavanya was pacing angrily yet annoyingly in Aman's bedroom. Her left hand on her hips and right one on her forehead brushing her hairs in frustration.

''Today her chapter would've closed only if her so called boyfriend, Akash wasn't reached before car hit her.'' She flare her nostrils.

''Are you out of my mind..Who told you to attempt her murder?'' He yelled.

Oh please don't start again. I don't understand why you are defending that Bi***! Why the hell you didn't kill her on hospital that night when you got a good opportunity!

''Because she is innocent..'' She rolled her eyes.

She can't believe that he is defending that girl who saw everything from her naked eyes. It is very risky to keep her alive and she is not dumb like him to keep him alive.

''She is khushi's sister, don't forget that..''

''I know that but she have nothing to do with our revenge. It was Khushi and Arnav who killed my sister not Arohi and I will never let any innocent soul to suffer into this..'' Although he came to know everything about Arohi identity on that day from hospital records yet something stop him to hurt her.

''I don't want to hear any excuses. Because of khushi, I'm unable to marry Asr and I will kill everyone who is dear to her. This is only way to destroy khushi because her sister was her biggest weakness and we can used it as our trump card by killing her..'' He held her hand to make her understand but she jerk him not wanted to hear his non-sense. He is a saint but she is not.

''Baby try to understand! This is not the right time to do anything. Asr already saw us together near AR design. Thankfully I handle the situation that time by making some lame excuse but I guess he already suspect us. Moreover, he is keeping me away from all kind of deals and projects that leads to RK company. He told me to handle AR during his absence and told me not to enter Karan's company. I don't know what is running in his mind. For the first time Asr not involving me into his currents assignments. May be I'm thinking too much. But our one wrong step and everything will be exposed in front of Asr. We need to be very careful, understand that..'' But his words didn't calm her down. She wanted to smack that khushi. She cannot bear the fact she is carrying Asr's child. Due to that illegitimate sin, Asr postpone their marriage and ignoring her. Upon that Anjali was pissing her off now-days. She is highly frustrated now.

Aman pulled her toward him and started to kiss her to calm her. But she look away disinterested not in a state for any intimacy. He started roaming his hand on her body.

''Please leave me alone..I have no mood!'' She turn to leave the place but been collapsed on his chest.

''I know how to change your mood..'' He taste her body by letting a loud moan escaped from her end. Within a second, she started to melt by the pleasure given by him.

''I love you, Lavanya!'' She smirked wickedly and encourage him to fu** her harder. Passion hit her senses after few hard strokes and they reached the heights. After a wild encounter, She turn to other side and saw him into deep slumber. She brushed his hairs and smiled to herself.

''I'm so sorry baby but honestly I had never love you. You are only my need to satisfy my hunger and to keep getting sexual pleasure. I only want Asr and once I grab him and took over all his property, I will throw you out from my life in the same way I did to my ex boyfriends..'' She grinned devilishly and got up to wear her discarded clothes. She have shared the bed with everyone but she have no regret. Aman is the only person who helped her to raised her carrier and reached Asr otherwise she never remain intact with one man for a long duration.

''I can go to any extend to grab you, Asr! Very soon you are in my arms..'' She said with determination. She couldn't take it anymore. Asr's ignorance irking her. The way he was giving attention to that cheap women and his unborn, it was unbearable.

''Asr, You loved your child so much, wasn't you! It would be so painful for you when your own blood get killed in front of your own eyes but you are helpless to do anything. After that, You will hate that characterless girl khushi and come to me without any choice..'' Her voice started to attain a hint of insanity.

''I'm so sorry khushi, You are my best friend but Asr is my life. You already know what he meant to me yet you go so close to him making yourself pregnant. You shouldn't come between me and Asr and ditched your best friend. You broke my marriage and snatched my Asr. You did grave mistake sleeping with Asr and carrying his seeds in your womb. Lets get ready to bear the consequence of trapping my fiancee. Your baby don't deserve to see the real world because he is going to die very soon along with you..'' She said sympathetically and made a call to execute her plan without letting Aman to know about it.

~~~

There was a plain silence. Khushi was probably looking Arohi and there is no reaction from her end. After a long silence, she started to speak but her words left incomplete as Arohi started smiling creepily.

''Oh my god Di. I can't believe this..You are ready to marry Karan bhai. I am so so happy..'' She jumped in excitement and hugged her happily letting the two person rooted in shock.

Karan went to intrude but khushi gesture him to stay quiet.

''You know I was waiting for this day since ages and finally you agreed, fulfilling my wish..'' Khushi faked a smile and caress her.

Khushi told her she need some space to think but never thought that the wait will over so soon.

''Di, you took a right decision to marry Karan Bhai. I'm glad you decided to move on from your past and accept him as your soulmate. He will always keep you happy and protect you and your baby from that monster's dark shadow..'' Khushi was still staring her.

Arohi brought sweets from kitchen and feed them as a shagun. Once she left, Karan walked toward her to get his answer.

''Why you didn't tell her we are talking about her marriage not about ou-'' He cannot able to speak and look away to hide his emotions.

''If I told her truth she will not get ready to meet Kartik and refused to marry him..'' He averted his gaze on her.

''It was Aru life, khushi! Let her decide with whom she wanted to spend rest of her life. You can't force her into this. Probably Akash was a good guy and love her truly or it wasn't any other intention behind it..''

''Stop it Karan! You and me both know very well how disgusting these Raizada's are! They only learn how to use girls and throw them away. Do you really thought it was a coincidence that Akash wanted to marry only Arohi in the entire world beyond other girls of his status whose brother already destruct my life..'' She paused to look at him.

''It was Asr plan to make me go helpless because he wanted to use my sister by blackmailing me and he can have me. He know very well Arohi is my weakness and he is using my this weakness to grab my baby. And that Akash Singh Raizada playing the same love game with my sister following his brother steps, helping him. There is no difference between both brothers..'' She took a sharp breathe.

''Until I'm alive I will not let him succeed in their ugly plans. Arohi wouldn't become another khushi..'' She spat in anger and he gauge her expression carefully.

''Main apne apko toh us rakshas se bacha nahi payi par arohi ko uski havas ka shikar nahi hone dungi..'' (I failed to save myself but Arohi will not be another victim of someone lust..) She clenched her fist to control her pain.

''I will always protect her no matter what but never let her close to that man..'' She stated directly.

~~~

''I will not permit you go anywhere..That's final..'' Khushi snatched hand bag from his hold giving him clear warning he is not allow to leave her. She can't believe Karan wanted to go to Delhi leaving her alone at this stage when she was on 5th month of pregnancy. But they are not aware opposite person was burning in rage who was present there, seeing them. Due to Arohi, Arnav got the opportunity to stay closed to Khushi.

''Khushi, My love I have to go! Some clients were waiting for me to finalize that deal. If it wasn't important I would've refuse to go Delhi but I have to attend them..its very urgent'' Karan try to pacify her seeing her sad face. She moved her face and folded her arms leaning to other side. He came toward her and embrace into his arms to console her with uttermost tenderness.

It was height of his tolerance. Arnav greeted his teeth to stop himself turning into monster.

''Hayee yeh ishq. Di if your boyfriend aks Karan bhaiya is gone, can we have a talk?'' Arohi tease her by which she gave a glare. But hearing the word, 'Boyfriend' Asr lost all his control and sanity and clenched his fist in a tight punch.

''Bhaiya you know Di is getting married to Karan bhai. See how desperate these two to be with each other..'' He was shocked hearing that. His hand went cold and his eyes shooting burning fire.

His khushi is getting married to someone else? The revelation shaken his ground. Everything is beyond his endurance. Arohi grinned slyly as she saw khushi's retreating figure.

''Lagta hain di Sharma gayi..'' (Seems she is feeling shy) She felt lightheaded and moved out leaving him in rage.

Khushi started to walk in a dimly light room. With one hand on her stomach, she carefully bend to search candles due to sudden power cut. She opened the drawer and finally caught it. But suddenly she was grabbed from behind and pulled by someone in one of the room. Though there was darkness all around but the touch was familiar which she never forget in her entire life. It only rushed in her veins and making her remember the mistake she committed falling in love. As soon as she saw him, she started to struggle and wriggling into his embrace. He looked her with all his rights and authority.

''Don't come near me..'' Arnav turned around to close the knob and folded his arms as his back lean against the door.

The click of door alerted her. She stepped back and his gaze fell on her face. There is so much aggression and demand the way he was looking at her.

''Ohh so you go and hug that Karan but couldn't stay into my arms for a minute..'' He taunt her while his fist clenched mercilessly.

''Not only hug even I can sleep with him..What you would do..?'' She snapped. Her each words feel like venom poisoning his mind and soul.

''Don't you dare! Your body and soul only belong to Arnav Singh Raizada..'' He stated with finality and closed the distance between them.

''What relation you share with him..'' He asked controlling his outburst. If she say something unpleasant which he don't want to hear then god only save him from Asr wrath. He snatched every single breathe from his soul without any regret.

''You know I don't like seeing you with someone else, other than me..'' He said looking into her eyes and seriousness dripping on his face.

''Excuse me! He can touch me, kiss me, Fu** me and can do whatever he want. Who the hell are you to question me..'' Her words left him to the edge of aggression. He was now seething with furious agitation.

''You wanted to know who I'm to you..'' He spoke giving a deadly glare and started to kiss her neck pulling her closer.

''Not bad! There is no difference between his and your kiss..'' Her words compel him to stop.

''Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'' He was getting worse. She trigger him on the spot where it hurt most. But she is in no term to stop.

''In-fact he is not that rough in bed compared to you..'' She smirked pretending to blush. Scorching anger was flashing his face. She did a biggest mistake turning him into monster.

By next second, she found herself being caged against the walls. He was standing near her and his nose almost touching her.

''No one have guts to mark Arnav Singh Raizada private property..'' He said pressed his lower body against her. She arched by the intimate contact.

''Don't you dare to touch me! I'm not your private property, do you got that..'' She roared and her wrist been twisted by him behind her back in a steel grip. His mouth was tasting her nectar without any pray.

''No..I don't want understand anything other than you..'' He said possessively.

''Your every single fiber of existence belong to me..'' He tilted his mouth to other side of her neck and started to suck her exposed skin, almost biting them. He leave few red marks to make her realize she was only his. Only he have right to nude her body and to feel every inch of hers. No one can stop him not even she because he owe her every existence.

He wanted to punish her for letting another man to get close to her but unfortunately he couldn't. His grip tightened on her wrist as her awful words still ringing him. She yelped slightly.

''You always compel me to do this..You are mine..only mine. Only I have right to feel your body heat and to love your heart..'' He inhale her fragrance and tucked her tendrils behind her hairs to calm his nerves. There is madness and possessiveness by his every gauge and his touch. He don't care if she is pregnant or not or it was hurting her. His mind was blinded with anger.

''You are forcing me!'' She felt disgusted. But he didn't stop. He was madly kissing her.

She turn her face away because she wasn't going to grant him that. She was screaming at him but there wasn't a slight hint of compassion on his face.

''Shh! If your voice left this room, your sister came to know about our relation..'' He was about to claim her lips when..

''Illegitimate relation..'' She said with cunning expression as she learn where to target him. He clenched his jaws with anger and rage and held her more tightly without realizing he was hurting her. His fingerprint mark on her skin. How dare she used such ill words.

''Stop wriggling. It will cause bad effect on our baby! Don't you forget I'm the first man to complete you and will remain your last..'' He left her shoulder and kneel down to hug her from waist.

''This baby is mine, not yours and can never be yours..'' She said straightly to protect her baby from his evilness. But he was least bothered about her approval. Khushi is the only women who made him fall for her badly. There is no stopping now. She became his life and his heart beats for her, only her. He love her so damn much, he couldn't express it. Her love rushed in his veins. He cannot bear another man in her life at all.

''With this baby bump you looking completely mine..'' He said smacking a deep kiss on her stomach. His love growing inside her and he wanted to stay like this for hours.

''Don't come close, you monster!!!!!!..'' She growled. He again lean down to feel his love in her womb and then moved up to looked into her eyes in submission.

He had hurt her so much that he found nothing in those eyes expect pain and anger. Her face was emotionless and eyes were blank.

''You are very precious to me and I Lo-..'' That's when she heard someone footsteps coming nearer and nearer. Khushi took a deep breathe and bite her lips. He would surely teach her how to bite those lips harder. He smiled at his own thoughts and smirked.

''Di, Aap ho kya?'' Khushi narrowed her eyes and started to get nervous. But there is no movement from his side.

''Just go..'' Khushi almost shouted.

''Only in one condition..''

''What?''

We are going for a date tonight..''He said pressingly. ''Only you and me!'' That startled her.

''What non-sense I will never do that..'' His smirk getting intense. Khushi now reached the limit of sanity.

''No problem baby I would do the honor to introduce myself to your sister being father of your baby if you are too shy to admit..'' She flinched by his threatening tone. His demand was provoking her anger.

''Fine!''

''That's like my good girl..'' He turn to leave but stopped turning halfway.

''And yah wear my favorite red color to make our date hot and happening..'' He grabbed her again and kissed her knuckles in response. In an instant, she shoved her hand from his clasp disgustingly. His intention was clear to her.

''Don't you forget Arnav Singh Raizada never loose and get whatever he desire..'' He remarked with lot of confidence and arrogance. Before she could do anything or react, door flew open by Arohi.

''Where were you been? I was searching you since so long anyways let's go..its time for your medicine..'' Arohi held her shoulder and they started to moved out from the room. Khushi slightly turn to look at a window from where he left.

A hidden smirk played on her lips.

~~~

When she reached the venue, he opened the door for her. Wearing Red chiffon saree with golden embroidery and delicate silver jewelry, she was a picture of perfection. He was amused as she agreed so easily for his demand and wear his favorite color.

As promised to his unborn, Arnav welcome her for secret date- His first step to woo his lady love. He was unable to take his eyes off her. He admire her beauty. He was speechless. His gaze getting intense by a second.

The moment she walked inside, flowers started showering on her. She greeted her teeth for this bloody drama and look aside angrily. Her gaze then shifted back toward the entire premise which was decorated with fairy light and candles in the same way she used to love in their romantic dates, they shared in London. But now it is useless. Looking at the scene, she recalled that awful night when she submitted herself completely to him and he ripped her virginity. She swallowed hard to lock those memories in some corner of her mind. Everything is empty and meaningless. Once again it was out of balance and out of control just like few months ago. He create the entire moment magical as per her likes and dislikes.

She came to a forced date. Shouldn't he have asked if she'd like to go or not?It was only him and everyone had to follow his rules by his own accord. She was extremely annoyed at him.

He slide his arms slightly around her and they started walking ahead. A smile plastering on his face as she didn't pushed him from touching her. Her mind keep recalling the time when they were in relation.

''Where are you lost?'' He snapped his fingers in front of her.

''Nothing..'' With stern tone.

He took her hand and she followed him to the open restaurant. There is no human being present there except them like that party night. It feels like history repeating itself. Khushi was mesmerized at the beauty in front of her.

''How is our baby doing today?'' He touched her stomach audibly expecting her to get any reaction but she remain firm and smile back placing her hand over his.

''OUR BABY is fine..'' She smile back. He glued. OUR BABY..? Did he heard something wrong! He was only staring her.

''Thank you Asr..This is really beautiful..'' She complimented and look into his eyes dangerously. Arnav was a bit taken aback in surprised. He was dumb folded by drastic change in nature.

He guided her toward a table in the middle and extended the chair to made her seat gladly. He ordered her favorite dishes. It was so weird for Arnav as she sat eating quietly. She always chatter non stop but everything seems so different.

''Call me Arnav..'' She stare the food before looking back at him. After a while, he got up and asked her for a dance. To his astonishment, she didn't deny him and nodded her head. He took her to the dance floor. He seems to have permanently locked her into his eyes. A soft romantic music playing in a background. His arm wrapped around her waist protectively holding her close. She look at his hand rested on her waist and eyed him for a second.

''Khushi, tum theek ho nah..?'' He look into her eyes to search something. He was feeling strange..different. That party night keep on haunting her. Her heart felt a twinge. He was still staring her and didn't seem to want to let her go. He kissed her fingers without breaking eye contact. She lost her patience now.

''Don't keep your hopes high. I am bearing your stupidity only for my sister..'' She took his hand away rudely and turned around to step back when he hugged her from behind.

''Mat jao..'' (Don't go) He stepped in moving toward her. His finger brushed her cheeks making her body tremble.

''Maaf kardo mujhe..'' (Forgive me please) Her eyes met his intense dark eyes.

The way he said those words, it stir something within her. His eyes just looking at her. But the next word of his literally shocked her.

''I LOVE YOU, KHUSHI!'' Her eyes widen as it came in a shocking way. She didn't expect him to confess but actually he did. Those three words was too hard to digest. He couldn't describe what he was going through within him, looking at her. She always made him breathless through those beautiful eyes.

He move forward and took her rose petals within his lips letting her close her eyes. The kiss was so intense and deep making her stiffen. She didn't push him nor she reciprocate.

To his surprise, she snacked her arms around his neck and open her mouth and let his tongue played with her. Her mood swings sometimes shocked him. Gosh much he was crazy about her. He wondered with his mouth The proximity was hitting him in such a teasing way that left them defenseless.

Precap: Khushi reply to his confession!

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