Part 56 Oath...

As Arnav said, their marriage was fixed the next day along with their first night.

Ratna called Arnav and Khushi downstairs as Guptas were taking their leave. Khushi hugged Garima again.

*Amma, bring my new Lehanga that we brought last month. I will wear it tomorrow.*

*No no... it looks not so grand. I will buy a new one for you*

*It's ok, Amma... It's my favorite color. Please, bring it for me...* She pleaded.

Garima sighed.

*Bring that if Khushi likes it, aunty...* Arnav said.

Garima nodded ok.

*We are leaving Ratnaji. There are many things to be done for tomorrow's wedding* Garima said.

*You no need to bother about anything, Garimaji. We will take care of everything. You just come tomorrow* Ratna said.

*Yes... as we are going to perform the wedding rituals in RM, there won't be much work to do* Arvind said.

Garima nodded ok. She and Shashi left RM.

Ratna looked at Arnav, keeping her hands on her hip.

*What? Why are you looking at me like I have done something unpredictable? * Arnav asked teasingly.

*Haan... you did nothing... how good you are...! *

*Of course, I'm... am I not? * Arnav laughed,

*Anyone will agree that you are a good boy if they would have seen you talking to your mother-in-law...* Arvind said.

*And no one will believe you are NOT a good boy if they would have seen you arguing with me about making Khushi stay in your room* Ratna said.

*Mom... you have to accept that I'm a good boy with a good heart. That's why everything is happening as per my wish* he laughed.

Ratna nodded her head left to right smilingly.

*Amma, shall I call my friends for the marriage? * Khushi asked.

*Sure... how many of them? *

*Only three* Arnav said before she said.

Khushi nodded yes.

*Chotte also has only three friends...*

*That's our wavelength Dad...* Arnav said, circling Khushi's shoulders.

Khushi removed his hand from her shoulder. Arnav rolled his eyes high.

*Let me call them* Khushi said.

Arnav simply dropped the message to his friends whereas Khushi connected them in a conference call.

*Hello... are you there, guys? * Khushi asked.

*Haan... Khushi...* The trio said.

*Tomorrow evening, after the college hours, come to RM... I will share the location*

*Why Khushi? Anything special? *

*Tomorrow is our wedding*

*Whaaaat!* the trio shouted in shock.

*Yes, we are getting married with only family and friends. I want your presence, guys*

*My God... I can't believe this* Lavanya shouted.

*Yes... I too can't...* Payal said.

*Ok, Khushi, we will be there on time* Preeto said.

*Ok, guys... bye* Khushi disconnected the call.

After that, Preeto called Lavanya and Payal in a conference call to plan about the next day.

On the other hand, Arnav's friends already have planned what to do.

*Let's have dinner. We should sleep earlier. Then only we can work tomorrow briskly* Ratna said.

*Mom... is it necessary to sleep? *

*What the...? What are you asking? Are you going to be up for the whole night? *

*Yes... I don't think I will get sleep. You guys go. I and Khushi will be watching TV*

*Me...? No, Arnav. I can't be up for long... I'm going to sleep*

*Sleepy head... are not you excited about our wedding? *

*I'm... that's why I want to sleep. Then only I will be looking fresh tomorrow*

*That's right* Ratna said.

*Amma, let have dinner* Khushi said.

*Yeah... come on* they walked to the dining table*

*Such boring personalities these two are* Arnav said.

*Ratna is protecting Khushi from you* Arvind laughed.

Arnav smiled, like HOW LONG?

They came to the dining. Arnav intentionally sat next to Khushi. She started eating.

*Hey, won't you be UP for long? * he asked, whispering.

She nodded NO while eating.

*What will you do tomorrow night? *

She couched, hearing that. Arnav caressed her back and passed the water.

*Chotte, let her eat peacefully* Ratna said.

Arnav started eating without disturbing her. They stood finishing dinner.

*Chotte, go to sleep. I will be with Khushi* Ratna said.

At the same time, they heard a calling bell sound. Arnav opened the door. In no time, he faced an impact as his friends hoped on him.

*Congratulations ASR/Arnav/ Nannav* they hopped hugging him.

Ratna sighed in relief whereas Arvind and Khushi laughed.

*What are you guys doing here? * Arnav asked.

*What are you asking Nannav? Tomorrow is your wedding... this is the last day you are going to be single. So, we are here to rejoice a bachelor's party*

Arnav rolled his eyes.

*Yes, ASR... this night is ours*

*We are going to be UP for the whole night with you* Akash said.

*Let them enjoy Khushi. Come... * Ratna said.

Khushi walked with her smilingly.

*Don't you have mercy on me, Damn it? *

*why, ASR? What did we do? *

*You are separating a newly married couple*

*But, your wedding is tomorrow...*

*No, we have already married*

*Whaaaaat? * they were shocked.

Arnav narrated their wedding story.

*Oh... God... that means, this is your first night*

Arnav sighed.

*But, they won't let you be with Khushi until the proper marriage. So, there is no use of being alone...* NK said sadly.

Arnav glared at him.

*Don't worry, Nannav. We won't disturb you tomorrow night*

Though they were there to entertain Arnav they slept in the midnight. But Arnav didn't get sleep. He was so excited about tomorrow. On the other hand, he got married today.

He couldn't go to the guest room because Ratna would have locked the room from inside. He saw his friends sleeping on the couch. There were snacks bowls on the tea table. Taking them, Arnav went to the kitchen and kept them. He came out of the kitchen and saw Khushi checking the water jug in the living room with sleepy eyes. The jug was empty. He rushed to the kitchen and hid behind the fridge as he knew Khushi will come to the kitchen to fill the water jug.

As he expected, he heard her anklet sound. The sound was louder than usual as it was nighttime. Switching the light on, she came to the water purifier to fill the water. Arnav waited until she drank water.

Khushi turned around and was about to shout in fear, seeing Arnav in front of the suddenly. Arnav closed her mouth with his palm before she shouted.

*Shhhhh... It's me...* Arnav removed his palm.

Khushi sighed in relief. Arnav pulled her towards him.

*How many hurdles I have to cross to get you, Khushi...? *

*You won't cross any hurdles from tomorrow...*

*What about now? *

*I'm going back to the guestroom*

*Who is going to leave you? *

*Why won't you? *

*You have to pay something if you want me to leave you*

*Nothing doing...*

*You can't move a bit if you don't*

*Leave me, Arnav*

*No...*

*Just wait for one more day*

*I just seeking for a kiss... what harm if you kiss me? After all, we are husband and wife*

He slammed his lips on hers. Khushi tried to come out of his arms but it was not possible for Khushi. She pushed him with a force.

*I thought you love my heart... but I'm wrong it seems... why are you always behind physical pleasure, Arnav? * she asked.

Arnav gulped down hard. He pulled her close to him, clutching her upper arms.

*Do you think I'm behind you only for physical pleasure? Then listen... I will never touch you until you yourself want it* he pushed her and left the kitchen.

To be continued...

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