Chapter 36: Marriage rituals

''Betiya won't you take my blessing?'' Her eyes popped out. Karan shook his head not allowing her to bend down. But for her sister betterment she would do anything. She know Kartik is a good person and he will always keep her happy. With that one thought in her mind, she take a deep breathe and she stepped toward them and slowly bend down supporting her belly. She winced suddenly.

Karan hurriedly went in and held her shoulder stopping her to move. Their eyes narrowed in astonishment noticing her heavily bulging stomach.

''Are you pregnant????'' They stood up on their feet shocked by the new revelation.

She close her eyes in pain and agony knowing well what is going to happen next. On the other side, little master doing marathon inside her waiting desperately for his papa dashing entry.

They glance at their son not really believing he lied to them just to marry her. They turn angrily and look at her empty neck and partition.

''Is she unmarried?? Khushi close her eyes in pain and agony as she have no answer for their query. She is now get used to all taunts and abbuses but what about her sister? Will she been punished throughout her life because of her 'That one mistake'

''Where is your husband?'' His mother demanded.

After a plain silence, she answered slowly.

''Humari shaadi nahi hui hain..'' (I'm not married yet!)

''What???'' She look on astonished. This news was definitely indigestible for them to bare.

How does you thought we will make our son marry to your sister after knowing you already dig your dignity to..chee..''

''Let me explain..'' He try to intervene seeing their changed expression. She showed her palm to her son signaling him to keep quiet for a moment.

''You were trying to cheat us hiding this truth..shame on you and this dirt of yours..did you see Rakesh how boldly she is showing her pregnancy like she is a most sane person on the earth..'' Karan hold her for support and she grip his hand for strength to absorb those words.

''Ma please don't say bad about Di..''

''Keep your mouth shut, Kartik. I know how to handle such kind of characterless women. They were shame on women's community..''

''Whose child it was???'' Her tone grew high when she didn't got any response from her side.

''Is your child illegitimate?'' She yelled as she rose from her place and charged toward her. karan move forward to shut their mouth but khushi stopped him saying anything. She is responsible being in this position. She would only face the situation without anyone's support or sympathy.

''You are right aunty..My child is illegitimate. Can i ask you one question?'' She paused to look at her who were passing disgusting look to her.

''Why always a women has been questioned? Why no one point finger on a man when he is equally responsible. He had every freedom to do anything or play with any girl but everyone blame a women. Women is always wrong no matter how right she was.

''Stop talking bulshit. You think by saying all this you can change my mind. No way. I didn't expect this from you khushi..I thought you belong to a respected family. Does your parents taught you this?'' There is so much venom in her voice and she look upon her swell belly as if it was a leech.

Their relatives and neighbors warn them to not fixed this alliance but they didn't believe them as Kartik cover up this matter proving all the rumors about khushi wrong. For their son happiness, they agreed to met Arohi's family but seeing all this, no way they will spoil her son's life by making her marry to a girl who is connected to a low class women.

''Let's go from here..this marriage cannot take place..'' This was not easy for her.

Every-time someone or other put accusation on her and her unborn. She grabbed her belly sorrowfully and close her eyes. She couldn't speak anything. There is nothing that can be explained because no one going to understand her.

Why Arnav why you do this to me? The sight of those nights came before her eyes when he literally used her in the name of love.

''Mom please I love arohi..i will only marry her!'' He pleaded her but she is in no term to listen a word and dragging him out. He shrugged her hand off and turn to move toward khushi.

''Have you gone mad..You still wanted to tie knot with her after knowing about her characterless sister. Jiski badi behen shaadi ke pehle yeh sab gul khila sakhti hain socho choti behen ne kya kya kiya hoga..'' (Whose elder sister have done all this before marriage you can imagine what her younger sister have done!)

''Not a word about Arohi. Why don't you understand khushi Di have no fault into this..You have no idea how much she had suffered because of that pers-..''

''Stop supporting her Kartik if she is so saint ask her whose bloody sin it was. Will you going to explain who is father of your unborn, khushi?

She remain silent while kartik's mother keep humiliating her. Karan try to take a stand for her but he is helpless as khushi held his hand gesturing him to not say anything.

''There is no respect for such kind of flithy women in our society..'' Tears threaten to flow from her eyes.

''You are right Sakshi. I have a doubt if she is aware whose seeds she is going inside her womb..may be she sleep with so many men she don't know who the biological father of this bas****'' Kartik father point finger on her.

Enough!!!!!!!!!!!! Arnav Singh Raizada was standing there with fuming eyes. His face had a stern expression and his eyes is colder than ever. He grabbed the finger that Kartik father pointed on khushi and smacked it on the wall.

''How dare you abuse my child!!!!'' His sharp voice shaken everyone present in the hall. They shifted in fear. Rakesh squealed in pain.

''Asr..'' Khushi hurriedly went toward him and try to pull him away to freed him.

''Who are you! Leave my husband..'' Sakshi protested. His furious eyes turn deadly red with madness.

''She is my wife. Who gave you right to hurt my pregnant lady..'' Shock would be understatement for them. Husband? Only word echoed in their ears.

''Leave him..'' Khushi was trying hard to control the situation.

Even Karan try to pull his grip that is resting on his father's neck.

His blood is boiling when he witness tears in her eyes.

Hurray! Little master is enjoying the live action scene sitting inside and encouraging his father. He try to mimic him and learning some moves that hissed khushi in pain.

Ouch!!!!! She clutched her stomach. Karan rushed toward her and try to calm her.

Baby clapping his hands cheerfully. There is only lack of popcorn and some snacks here. He pouted his mouth as he is badly wanted to meet his parents and witness their Rabba ve. Then his concentration shifted toward his papa again. He love action movies and the scene taking place entertaining him fruitfully. Credit goes to papa power packed stunts and anger.

''Yes papa one more punch..yes yes..left side also..No no right side still left..mouth also..of fo why you stop..don't stare at Mumma again and concentrate on work..come on go for it..'' He grinned motivating him further.

''I will kill everyone who will hurt you..'' He announced possessively and continue punching him.

''Arnav for my sake please don't create scene here..'' She twirled him around and by next second he fall into her hot embrace His concentration then shifted to her. He wipe tears from her face and look at her adorably. Their eyes locked. Baby slapped his head as their rabba ve started again.

''Papa, this is not done. You promised me you will learn me some stunts. I want to see some more fight..you can stare at mumma lateron..please papa..please..please'' He jumped stubbornly.

''Why you love Mumma more than me..'' He groaned in jealousy and kicked his tiny legs furiously.

She knelt down as a horrible pain evoke her. Worried Karan brought plane glass of water and she gulped it in one go.

''Better..'' She nodded and hold his hand. Karan help her to stand on her feet. Within a second, he been pushed away from touching her.

''How many times I had to remind you to stay miles away from MY WIFE..'' Her eyes widen hearing his last words.

''Wife? You are married to him?'' Sakshi asked surprisingly.

''Then why you lied to us?'' Rakesh questioned out.

''Hame maaf kar dijiye hum voh..'' (Please forgive me..I..I..) Khushi join her hands. She is going to reveal about Arnav but her words been interrupt by him.

''If anyone should be mistaken that is me..i shouldn't treat you like this without clarifying the matter..''

''What do you mean?'' Kartik's mother asked not getting him. Khushi have no idea what is going on in his creepy mind. She don't want him to expose their relation in public. She hate it

''Arnav..'' She glare him warning him to shut up. In response he held her hand and kissed her finger. She get startled by his advances.

''Baby why you sweating? Its not good for our baby. Don't stress yourself..let me handle this..''She shrugged her hand from his hold disgustingly.

''Apni bakwaas band karo aur chale jao yaha se varna..'' (Stop your non senses and get the hell out of here) She whispered slowly that only heard by him. She is trying hard to control herself from bursting out.

''Don't stare me like that otherwise I will claim your delicious lips right in front of everyone..'' She pass a deadly glare.

Kartik's parents look at him trying to decipher what they were whispering so keenly.

''Did you see beta..Mumma face is glowing day by day. Your papa getting so impatient to take her into his wild arms and stay like this for several hours..'' He touch her belly making her flinched. Baby frowned his brow.

''Listen Mr Raizada! This marriage is very essential for my sister please don't ruin my Aru life..''

''Jaan don't say please to me you know I cannot deny your request..'' He spoke lovingly caressing her hairs.

''Shut up!''

''As you say baby! He place a finger on his lips like an obedient child.

''Your ego and arrogance already spoil my life please spare my Aru..what do you want??'' Her tone was high now.

''I want you!'' His voice and eyes turn hoarse with passion and love. His affection was such that that couldn't expressed in words. His love was like a toxic fire and it is impossible for her to escape from it.

''Is there any problem..?'' They hesitantly intervene hearing their heated argument. Kartik was going to reveal what kind of person he is. But Arnav taken the charge and gave the new dimension to their relationship.

''I'm her husband, Arnav Singh Raizada..'' They went dumb folded.

''Why he is lying?'' Kartik wondered shockingly. That day he witnessed how he is trying to impose his right on her and now claiming her as his wife. What is going on here?

''There is nothing to worry..my wife is quite stubborn type of women..You cannot imagine how I'm dealing with her crazy pregnancy hormones. Many times my jaan put me on my toes so its quite normal for her to shout at her poor husband..right baby..'' He paused to peck her right cheeks. Her face turning red with anger not due to blush and they smiled adoring their Jodi.

''That means you were already married then why she hide about your marriage truth..? Why she said your child is illegitimate. I thought you were unmarried and this baby is..''

'''This baby is a symbol our love..'' She eyed him as he dare to claim her baby as his and continue to trace his finger on her swell stomach.

''He is mine like the way you are mine..'' Ignoring her protest, he knelt down and shower few kisses to his baby. Khushi look away controlling her inner pain and he continued making up a story.

''Actually we had a small fight in morning. She challenged me she will act like a unmarried women until and unless I won't take her for a movie date. She is quite upset with me. Probably that is the reason she didn't told me about your arrival or reveal about our marriage in front of you all..wasn't you Jaan?'' He slide his fingers around her bare milky waist and pull her near his chest with authority. Karan grew completely astonished hearing that. Same goes to khushi.

''How dare he touch khushi without her will..'' Karan snarled.

Arnav getting more cozy to her conveying everyone she only belong to Arnav Singh Raizada. No one dare to eye her.

''I am sorry beta..i shouldn't misjudge you without knowing entire truth...It was entirely my mistake..i should have listen to my son..'' She bowed her head apologetically feeling really bad. Khushi didn't know what she is supposed to do and how to react. She is standing numb without any reaction, bearing his torture. If she say anything against him they will definitely break this marriage and if she remain silent he will took enough advantage of her helplessness. On the other side, she cannot permit Aru to marry Akash and let her go to the same family where this man lives.

''Hey devimaiyya! Please show me any path...'' She muttered.

''Baby why you always disturbing your Devimaiya all the time.. she only choose me for you..'' He smirked.

''Ab maan bhi jao na..tonight I will take you to a pani puri stall I promise..'' Arnav purposely said it out aloud. They smiled delightfully witnessing their cute nok jhok.

''Beta your husband cares for you so much.. This pregnancy period is a most special and precious moment for any women..aise waqt hi hame pata chalta hain hamare pati humse kitna chahte karte hain..(This is a only time when we realize our actual importance in husband's life) She weakly smile.

She is burning from inside as those words meant nothing to her. She is renowned as a prostitute and this black spot will remain on her dignity till last breathe. Credit goes to HIM.

She is fighting with her past and present didn't realize what plans he had for her.

''Baby you got so engrossed in fighting with me that you forgot to wear your mangalsutra..'' Her eyes popped out in shock when he took out neptual chain from his pocket and showed her with a evil smile on his face.

''Let me help you to wear it..'' With that he started marching toward her. She get completely taken aback by his sudden move.

''No..I..i can wear..my...yse..l..f..'' She protested moving backward.

''Beta if he is insisting why you are refusing? When a husband wore mangalsutra to a wife's neck after marriage their bond get more stronger..'' Karan look on shocked.

''You are absolutely right Aunty..'' He smirked wickedly with his eyes only fixed at her.

''Ab kaise bachogi mujhse..'' (How you will save yourself)

Last time she gave him a tough time when he put sindoor on her but today if she wanted still cannot stop me. He smile mischievously and stood straight in front of her carrying mangalsutra thread within his hands.

''May I..''

''No..'' She shook her head moving backward.

''Obviously yes! You know when a women say no it is considered as Yes..''

That mean it was his plan! He deliberately made such situation so that I won't have any place to reject him.

''You can't do this to me..I'm not ready for this..'' She grabbed the chain he was going to put on her neck without giving damn to her approval. karan feel like ripping him but he is helpless. He have no idea how to protect khushi from this monster. She will die if that man again get connected to her in any ways. Karan was going to stop his non sense but..

''Stop me if you can..'' He lean near her ears and extended his other hand to tie the hook of the chain. Her hand went clammy and body went defenseless. Silent tears escape from the corner of her eyes.

''Finally we had successfully completely second ritual of our marriage..'' He announced proudly near her face.

In a Meanwhile, kartik along with his family taken their leave after fixing the engagement date. Once they left, she storm in her room and slammed the door roughly from behind.

''Gosh my last stored so much attitude inside her..'' He laughed and went behind her to calm her but she locked iy.

He knock the door two three times but it is no use. He knew it she is hell mad at him but why she didn't understand her happiness lies in him. Why she don't accept this fact?''

''I promise you baby..very soon you will come running into my arms and confess your feelings..'

''What the hell you want!'' Karan grabbed his collar pulling him away from sneaking in her room. Arnav look at his face and then his sharp gaze look at his hand on his collar. His presence always irked him.

''Who are you to stop me meeting my khushi..'' With greeted teeth.

''You are nothing to her and I'm everything to her..''

''Didn't you seen how much she hates you..'' He folded his arms and pass a chuckle.

Sometimes I feel pity for you, karan! She never give damn to you. She is your friend since long time but fortunately you never hold any importance in her life. She only loves me and I'm the only person she allow to get so close to her. I'm father of her unborn and you are nothing to her..nothing..'' Karan laughed bitterly.

''That's the only difference between you and me. My love is selfless and unconditional. I wanted her happiness but you left no stone unturn to ruin her and snatched every singh happiness out of her life leaving her a dead body. I love her heart but you only love her body and ripped her virginity..'' His words enraged him.

''Don't you dare..''

''Truth is always bitter..This is a fact that you lost her forever..''

''Khushi is only mine!!!!!!!!!!!!! He screamed on the top of his lungs.

Arohi get utterly shocked hearing his sudden outburst. That isa bigest bomb blast for her. She couldn't believe her ears.

When Akash left restaurant she try to follow him. Even she try to contact him many times by sending him several text messages and call as she wanted him to accompany her so that he will convince his Di for their marriage. She is clueless what is bothering him. When there is a no sign of him, she thought to talk to him later and directly went to her house to make sure if her sister is fine. But what she seen and heard halted her on the spot. Both the person she worship like god were ready to kill each other anytime. She was going to stop Arnav bhaiya raising his hand on him but hearing his last statement she stopped in a midway.

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Lavanya get highly pissed off now. In Raizada mansion Anjali were getting in her nerves and here Aman's so called annoying diama her irritating her. Every now and then she is putting restriction on her. That really suffocating.

''Chill Diama! Why you are over reacting..It's just a mutton. I totally loved it. Its really delicious if you wanted I will order one more plate from that restaurant but don't accept me to share with you..I'm damn hungry now..'' Furiously, Diama throw entire dish on a floor and she stood up angrily. The living room become a mess now.

''What you have done! You spoil my food..?''

How dare you bring non vegetarian food in my house!'' Hearing some loud sounds, Aman rushed in. He is trying to discover what is going on

''This girl crossed the limits..Its good you came Aman. Throw this filthy women out of my house..''

''Diama but..''

''I don't want to here any justification henceforth, do as I say..'' She yelled loosing her control. Seeing her temper, he took her to another room and try to talk with her calmly.

''I respect you Diama but you have to understand Lavanya is my responsibility. I love her and I can't leave her in her bad times when she needed me mostly...She cannot go to her parents house as they broke all the contacts with her long time back..''

''Of-course! Who will keep relation with a manner-less girl..she had no respect how to talk with elders..'' His patience giving away.

''I don't understand what is your problem? Why you blaming her uselessly when real culprit is someone else..'' He felt a pain coursing through his entire being recalling Mahi's dead body.

''No beta..don't say like that. Mahi committed suicide no one killed her..''

''Don't defense that Arnav Singh Raizada. He is a biggest player and that khushi she is a bit**. She goaded my mahi to kill herself and for that I will never forgive her..'' He punch his hand on the wall.

''I will gave her and her unborn brutual death exactly in the same way Mahi been killed..'' With that he left out of the room.

''You are wrong Aman. I have to stop him. He couldn't punish an innocent soul. For that I will pay any price but I need to tell him entire truth..'' She decided coming to an conclusion and moved to follow him.

''Aman..wait..''

To be continued!

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