Part 24

Arnav was standing like an idol, couldn't understand what happened. Khushi kissed him.... But why? He touched his forehead and looked at his fingers, smiling softly. Maybe, she is happy finding herself on the bed. Would she do this, if she is happy? Pagal...

Arnav came to the dinning. An innovative fragrance hit his nose from the kitchen. It seems his favorite methi ki paratha is getting ready for the breakfast. But it not seems Hariprakash's dexterity. Who is cooking? Is it Khushi? Arnav was stunned by seeing Khushi instead of Haripraksh. She brought it to the dinning. He thought she won't come in front of him after the kiss. She served it to him casually. The first morsel itself told him that HP didn't cook it.

Arnav: Who cooked this?

Khushi: Khushi Singh Raizada...

Arnav bit his lips. Did Khushi make this, knowing that Methi-ki-paratha his favorite? If yes, how did she know?

Arnav: Why? Who asked you to prepare it?

Khushi: My mother in law...

Undoubtedly, Arnav was stunned by her reply.

Khushi: She came in my dream last night and told me.

Arnav was looking at her like "Liar"

Khushi: Sachchi... she said a lot about you. Take care of my son. He acts very well like he doesn't like anything and shows himself as an angry man. Don't believe him... he is not what he shows. He will be adamant about accepting anything. He won't eat properly. Feed him, hugging him tightly.

Arnav: Do you have that guts to feed me?

He asked controlling his curiosity.

Khushi: Guts? Am I going to the war or what? To feed my husband, why should I need guts? Isn't LOVE enough?

Something bubbled inside Arnav. He suppressed his happiness by taking a deep breath.

Khushi: How is the paratha? Don't you like?

Arnav stopped eating. "Don't like?" Damn this food... the same flour, same Methi, but how it tastes damn good? He ate without commenting. This girl is up to something. She may make him faint if he gives her a chance to talk more. He stood, finishing the breakfast. He went to the office halfheartedly.

Malik Residence

It was a BIG BANG for Asha. She felt like crying. Her long time savings were getting checked by the INCOME TAX officers. Arvind was sitting in front of her folding his hands as he had perfect account statements for all the deals. But Asha had not had the proper account for her individual properties of Assam Tea Estate, Mumbai bungalow, and Gold and Diamond Jewels worth Rs.10 crore. Of course, she saved it without Arvind's knowledge as she was his PA. Arvind restricted her to continue working when he got to know her intention. That is what hit her back in the form of ARNAV. She was sitting, bowing down.

IT Officer: Ma'am, we are taking all these unaccounted properties. You can get it back by giving correct documents and receipts. And you should come to the office whenever needed.

Asha nodded ok.

She was fuming. She didn't expect Arnav will show his power in this way. She should have been cautious. He did what he told. She has lost all her savings. She left with nothing. Arvind will never help her because he knows this income tax raid was framed by Arnav. He won't go against Arnav. She has to come out of the issue on her own. At the same time, she couldn't believe, Arnav will stop by this. He will show her hell... before that she has to do something.

AR

Arnav was blown seeing Khushi in the office with lunch. He rolled his eyes, controlling his smile. He continued working on the PC.

Khushi: Arnavji.... Come and eat...

Arnav: I have a lot of work...

Not giving ear to him, she began to open the boxes. Taking a piece of roti, she dipped it in dall.

Arnav (leaning on the chair): Didn't you hear what I said?

She stuffed it in his mouth in a jiffy, before him composing himself. Arnav looked at her like "what the...."

Khushi: You continue your work. I will feed you.

Arnav was looking at her stunningly.

Khushi: why are you wasting time, gazing at me? You can see me after coming home.

Arnav: if you are taking advantage, thinking about sleeping on my bed, don't do that. I took you to the bed because you would have fallen from the recliner.

Khushi: Today also I may fall from the recliner. So I will sleep on the bed tonight.

She changed the topic, stuffing the next morsel.

Khushi (whispering): Did I put my legs on you last night, Arnavji?

Arnav shrunk his eyes.

Khushi: I have the habit.

She said making face. Arnav didn't understand, what made her talk so casually. Of course he liked it but she seems different.

Arnav: Why are you doing this?

Khushi: Why? Because you are my husband. I love you a loooooot. That's why.

Arnav was speechless. LOVE... he always wanted...especially from Khushi.

Khushi(seriously): Why did you bring me to your bed last night? You can't let me fall right? (Arnav swallowed) that's what love Arnavji... I know you love me.

She intentionally said that to see whether he denies or not. Arnav stopped, talking and worked whereas Khushi continued feeding. In fact, Arnav ate a little heavier... unusually. Why not? After all, Khushi fed him. Bitter gourd tasted sweet in Khushi's hand. Highlight of all, she wiped his lips after feeding, making him gulp.

Khushi: Bye Arnavji...

She left the office smilingly, making him smile.

RM

When Arnav came from the office, he saw Khushi watering plants.

Arnav: What are you doing?

Khushi: Watering to my husband's love.

Arnav: Ohh really?

Khushi: you love these plants right? That's what I told.

Arnav: It's not that easy to water my LOVE...

Khushi: Of course... it's not easy... but not impossible though.

Arnav: What happened to you that you look so confident?

Khushi: My husband's love...

Arnav: Ohh really?

Khushi: Haan... you said "get out" To my Amma and Reshma but you didn't send me with them...

Arnav went to the washroom, taking his casuals, casually. Khushi chuckled, seeing him escaping.

Night

Arnav didn't come to the bed soon. He intentionally worked on the laptop for long. He saw Khushi looking at him. He went to the bed and laid, looking at the roof doesn't mean he didn't steal her glance.

Khushi: I won't mind if you lay on my chest.

Arnav glared at her.

Khushi: Don't you want to hear what your mother says?

Arnav rolled his eyes. Khushi controlled her laugh. Arnav slept in a few minutes. Khushi slightly clawed his cheek. There is no movement from him. Keeping her palm on his cheek, she kissed his nose.

Khushi: Damn this nose... anytime, anger is sitting on it. See, one day I will surely bite it.

She chuckled.

In a while, she dozed off. Arnav opened and saw her sleeping peacefully. He smiled thinking, what she said... what she did today... pagal... she should have been in his arms. He touched her cheek lovingly. Don't know what she will do tomorrow. Being a crazy husband, he was curious to know that.

But... he didn't know, the whole scenario is going to change into upside down. It will be the end of his examination.... He is going to see, to which extent Khushi could go.

To be continued...

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Arnav opened his and saw Khushi smiling at him. This is the view...

Khushi: Shubh Prabhaat Arnavji...

Arnav(frowning): Whaat!

Khushi: I mean... Good morning.

Arnav got off the bed without saying her Good morning. Getting ready, he came downstairs. Today, Khushi didn't prepare breakfast. Arnav looked at HP who was standing silently. A question was itching in his throat to jump off. "Why Khushi didn't cook?" But he ate with disinterest, without asking the question. 

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