Chapter 06(B): Bin kahe suno o yaara...
Lavanya kept crying hugging her father as spoke in between her sobs: “How can this be...? Arnav loves me, how can he marry Khushi and have daughter with her...? It’s all lies...plain white lie! Arnav loves me and only me...woh mujhe aise bhool nahi sakta... He can’t simply forget me and move on...”
Sashi felt helpless seeing his daughter so broken as tried calming her down said: “Lavanya beta, calm down...forget Arnav beta...he wasn’t meant to be yours....”
Suddenly Lavanya pushed herself from her father as she looked at him furiously as she stubbornly shouted: “NO!! NO IT’S NOT POSSIBLE!! ARNAV CAN’T LOVE ANYONE ELSE THAN ME!! HE IS MINE....ONLY MINE!!” as she ran out of the canteen.
All were shock by Lavanya’s outburst and looked at her retreating back, Sashi wanted to go after her but he felt a hand on his arm. Turning to look at the person found his elder daughter and Anjali gestured him no said: “Let her go Dad, she needs time...”
Sashi nodded in understanding and then patted her hand, than left the canteen wanting alone time. One by one the employees left to get back to their work and also gossip with others who weren’t in canteen to witness the epic drama. The gang was still in shock and trying to digest everything. As a still-shock dazed Payal said: “I can’t believe it, Arnav got married...”
Yuvi: “Only married?! Say Married and father of one daughter...”
Aman: “Poor Lav she is shattered by the news...”
Akash: “Even Tuli and Samar never told us anything”
Anjali fuming: “How could Arnav marry someone else like that? And how dare Khushi that she snatched Lav’s love.... And how could Samar and Tuli not tell us anything? How can, Samar let Khushi be with Arnav knowing Lavanya loves Arnav...He should have stopped them and told us. Khushi has to leave, I know Arnav loves Lav only and Lav’s happiness is Arnav...I’ll get my sister her love back no matter what!”
All looked at Anjali but didn’t say anything because no one really understood what to say, it was really shocking day for them, because they had known the Arnav who was crazy about Lavanya...they could never imagine him loving someone else. But what they knew was past; they had known Lavanya’s ASR, not Khushi’s Arnav. They all bid bye and went back to their work without much discussion because they all needed time to overcome their shocks.
As they came out of the canteen and walked into the elevator, Aman pressed the button of 20th floor where everyone’s cabin was. As the elevator reached the floor, they all stepped out and were going to their cabins which start from right hand side corridors. But Mayuri had spotted Lavanya on left-hand corridor and had back towards them, so when Mayuri called Lavanya which got Aman, Anjali, Payal, Akash and Yuvi...Since it was personal cabin floor, it didn’t have regular employees to attract unwanted attention.
Lavanya didn’t respond, so the confused 5 went towards her to see if anything is wrong and reaching Lavanya they saw her frozen with tears rolling down her eyes silently...following her line of vision they too witnessed the scene which broke Lavanya’s heart. It was Khushi’s cabin glass window outside which Lavanya froze watching the scene which broke her heart some more if possible....
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At the same time when others where in canteen, Arnav with Khushi and Hiya came of the elevator on 20th floor and made way to their cabin followed by Neev, Amaya, Abir and Ranveer. Entering Khushi’s cabin which was both Arnav-Khushi’s because Arnav preferred working from Khushi’s cabin than using the one was allotted to him which was his old cabin also when he use to work in G.K. Constructions.
Entering the cabin fuming as Arnav was which he was trying hard to control not wanting to scare his little daughter. He sat down on the coach in one side of the cabin with Hiya sleeping in his lap as Khushi came and sat beside hugging his arm keeping her head on his shoulder all sober now. Neev, Amaya sat on the single couch chairs and Abir-Ranveer took two chairs of the desk, dragging it near the couch and comfortably settled in.
Neev asked inn low voice not wanting to wake his sleeping niece: “What was happening in there before we came?” anger was clearly visible in his voice.
Abir: “Even I didn’t like the way they behaved...especially Lavanya... What did they do?”
Arnav: "Actually we were going canteen for lunch but Mr. Gupta had called me in his cabin for some discussions, so Mahi went to canteen alone. Seeing her alone they decided to pouch on her, especially after the private talks with Mr. Gupta regarding Lavanya on that dinner night, I’m sure they got to know about it and they got very good opportunity to take it out on Khushi. They all disliked her I knew it cut I never knew they could get so hostile on her...this was the reason I didn’t want them to know about our marriage or get into any talk on topic reconcile with Lavanya till we set up the Head Office of AKR Corp. in India... Because I knew it that they would do something like this...”
Before anyone had the chance to ask anything, Arnav held Khushi in his arms tightly as he spoke his heart to her: “I’m sorry Mahi, please stop crying....” feeling her tears drenching his shoulder knowing just how hurted his innocent Angel been cause of the harsh words continued comforting her: “...I know it’s all my fault, I should have made it clear what position you hold in my life regardless. How can they accuse you like that, can’t they see that you’re my innocent little Mahiya, who doesn’t even know how to hurt a fly...I’m really sorry Jaan for letting you go alone in between them, I’m really sorry that I wasn’t there to help you and protect you and you had to listen those heart wrenching words. I promise from now on I’m never letting you alone...” he was saying all this having tears in his eyes as well and feeling really guilty.
Khushi hearing his words composed herself as she knows that her Arnav needs her and she hugged him tightly securing him in her arms listening what he wants to say to lighten the burden on his heart knowing he had any emotions after returning and today’s incident had brought an on slaughter of huge emotions, and though he would never word it but the words from them though aimed at her has deeply scarred his heart.
Arnav: “Why they are doing this Shona? Why now..?? When I needed them the most they were not there for me and when I moved on in my life, living happily they’re back and now want to get involved in my life when I didn't need anyone but you. You were the one who held me when I needed someone and they hurted you by saying all those nonsense, if they have said anything to me I would’ve taken it knowing them well...but they didn't know anything about you, then how can they say all such crap!! And that Lavanya... How can she say you’re using me and call you characterless...she is cheap characterless women! I might have forgiven them for what they did to me with time... but I’m never gonna forgive them for what they said and did to you.”
Hearing his words Khushi withdrew from the hug and looked up at his face, his silver grey eyes held pain and anger, she cupped his face in her hands and made him look in her eyes and Arnav felt he could get drowned in her blue-green dove shape eyes.
Khushi: “Arnav I accept they did wrong...but they’re your friends and they felt I was being hindrance between you and them... And you too always with me, they didn’t like it of course.”
Arnav was about to say something but Khushi didn't let him say anything continuing herself: “Arnav they really love you and care for you... they crave for you please forgive them Arnav, they’re missing you baby and they just want you back. What has bygone is gone; just let it go Jaana...”
Hearing Khushi's word Arnav thoughtfully said: “Babydoll, all this you said was right they’re guilty, they miss me, and they want me back. But what you’ve said now is right but what they did to you was so very wrong and these things aren’t excuse for misbehaving with you...what they did today pierced my heart so forget it that I’ll ever forgive them...cause now it’s impossible. Main sab sun sakta hoon, sab bardash kar sakta hoon par koi tum pe ya tumhare charitra pe ungli uthaye, yeh main kabhi bardash nahi kar sakta... And I’m never gonna forgive them for this!” (I can listen to everything, I can tolerate everything but someone says something about you or point at your character, I can never bear that...) he said last few lines angrily.
Khushi hugged him trying to comfort him as he held her tightly close to his heart wanting to protect her from the world, his fragile innocent little Mahiya. He could feel her sober mood and he didn’t like her being so silent, so to lighten up he said seriously: “BTW Babydoll they were right about one thing...”
Khushi pulled back and looked at his face asked: “What?!”
Arnav with poker face said: “That you always glued to me like with fevicol...”
Khushi's eyes widened and jaw dropped almost touching the floor, she angrily retorted: “What?! What did you say...I keep sticking with you?! Hello Mister, it’s not me...it’s you, always after me and never leaving a chance to follow after me... Go away I don’t wanna talk to you, stupid man!” twisting her lips in anger making a cute angry face.
Arnav was busy admiring her angelic face, all the build up anger and frustration was long forgotten as passion and desire was rising in his eyes. He cupped her face making her look in his eyes and Arnav slowly kissed on her forehead which made Khushi closed her eyes loosing herself in his arms and held him from his upper arm. Arnav kissed her closed eyes one by one, first her right cheek and then left cheek. Khushi was feeling blissful, Arnav again looked at her face and his breath on her lips and her eyes were closed, feeling his breath on her lips which made parted her lips.
Seeing her submission was his undoing, Arnav couldn't stop himself and smacked his lips on hers, kissing her first gently and pulling her close to himself as his hand around her waist and other on her cheek. Khushi responded to his kiss and soon the gentle kiss turned out to be a passionate one. Arnav's tongue found his way inside her mouth and both were exploring each other mouth. Her hands fist his hair and other on its own his cheek, she was feeling blissful wanting nothing more than to feel him close, Arnav's hand move under her dress, caressing her inner thigh while her one hand made way inside touching his chest as her other hand held his hair more tightly making him crazier. Their tongue fought for dominance which of course he won and after few minutes of exploring they let go off each other.
They pulled back feeling out of breath as their heads joined together touching and eyes closed, a sweet smile playing on their lips. Both looked towards each other and smiled, Khushi's hand was still in his shirt and he again pulled her close gave her a peck on lips, again hugging her tightly. Khushi smiled on Arnav's way of showering her with love and pulled her hand out of his shirt as she turned red seeing the teasing glint in his eyes. They both were brought out of their little world by coughing sound which reminded them about the audience they have. They pulled apart and straightening their clothes, Khushi turned brighter red in that was even possible while Arnav also turned slight pink from the teasing looks thrown at them.
Ranveer jokingly said: “Dude I agree Khushi is your wife, but I’m sure her brothers are interested in seeing their sister doing PDA with her hubby...”
Neev and Abir made gagging expressions as Neev commented: “Please dude spare me with the entire PDA”
Abir added: “Eeewww, it’s disgusting to see your sister kissing a guy even if that is her husband, trust me...”
Khushi turned so red that it seemed she would glow in dark as Arnav’s ears turned bright pink which made all laugh at the couple’s expense. All the loud laughing woke Hiya up who confusedly looked around than patted her Dadda’s hand to get his attention as Arnav looked down at her asked in baby voice: “You woke up baby?”
Hiya simply nodded rubbing her eyes spoke sleepily: “Dadda hungry dungry”
Khushi: “Your milkshake is coming baby...”
That was when there was knock on door and getting ‘come in’ the canteen boy entered with the order which he kept in the coffee table and left closing the door but it was slightly ajar which no one noticed. Khushi passed everyone their coffee and sandwich as Arnav picked up the milkshake, put the straw in Hiya mouth as she sipped happily.
Abir: “Okay, on serious note now...what did Mr. Gupta talked to you about Lavanya?”
Arnav seemed uncomfortable, he didn’t mind disclosing to others but he didn’t want Khushi to know. Observing his expression, Neev asked: “Dude, what exactly Mr. Gupta said?”
Khushi brought the sandwich in front of his mouth which Arnav took a large bite then she too curiously asked: “Arnie, what happened between you and Mr. Gupta?”
Arnav seeing no way decided to spill: “Mr. Gupta kept marriage proposal...he wanted me to marry Lavanya. Of course I refused but seems like rejection didn’t go well with Lavanya, so he tried convincing me today also. I hope knowing that I’m happily married and have daughter would stop their unnecessary efforts...”
Ranveer: “Well, better they back off now...”
Abir: “Yeah, but Arnav don’t hurt my baby sister for Lavanya or else we’ll beat you in a plum”
Neev: “So right...”
Arnav: “Never guys trust me, I’m so done and over with Lavanya, she is history now which I’m nowhere interested in looking back.”
Amaya changed he topic: “Okay guys, I guess we should wrap up soon, I’m so tired I just wanna go home...”
Neev, Abir and Ranveer nodded in agreement, as Arnav said: “Okay, then Bhabhi your cabin is all set and your files are in your cabin you just check over there whatever file you need... Your cabin is the 3rd cabin in this corridor”
Amaya nodded and got up with Neev following after her to her cabin. Abir too said that since he came, he too wants to see his cabin and took his exit. Ranveer got a call from his wife so went out to attend the call in privacy. So ultimately it was only Arnav-Khushi with Hiya, having silent sweet moment as Arnav made Hiya drink her Chocó-milkshake and Khushi fed him sandwich as well as eating herself also sharing her cup of coffee with him, all blushing seeing the naughty looks he was giving to her.
Khushi finished feeding him as she set the empty plates and cups on the tray properly for the peon to take it back. She couldn’t take anymore of his teasing and got up; she went to the desk and started keeping the files in drawer properly. His eyes following her movements, he got up and carefully led a sleeping Hiya on the couch, kissed his little Angel forehead and made way to his big Angel.
Khushi felt Arnav close to her, so close that she could feel his heat behind her yet not touching her. She turned her had over her shoulder to see him standing behind her, staring at her intensely which made her feel so shy and she shyly put hand over his eyes, turning crimson. Arnav chuckled at her antics, pulled her hand down from his eyes and bringing them to his lips he kissed the inside of her palm making her go redder if possible.
Arnav pulled her, crushing her to his chest making Khushi hold his shoulder for support as he encircled his arms around her slim waist. Khushi looked into his intense silver eyes which looked at her with so much love; his eyes spoke so many unsaid words of love, his eyes speaking of many secrets only for her to read. Arnav slowly started swirling them as he softly hummed for her....
“Bin kahe suno o yaara
Humne toh yunhi dil haara
Jee ke na mil paaye toh
Mar ke tujhe paa lenge
Chhu kar dekhu toh dil ko yakeen ho yaara
Bin kahe suno yaara
Humne toh yunhi dil haara...”
Khushi could only fall in love with him all the more as she looked up at him with a sweet smile on her lips and eyes shining with tears of love and gratitude for all the love he showers at her. He kissed away her tears away and rubbed his nose with hers making her giggle, her hubby is so romantic all the times yet she could never get use to it. They were brought out of their little trance from ringing of Arnav’s mobile. He pulled out his phone from pocket; it was Neev asking them to come down as they were ready to leave and he replied they’re coming in 05 mins.
Putting the phone back in pocket, Arnav dropped a kiss on her forehead and went to couch picked up sleeping Hiya while Khushi locked the drawers and after ensuring everything was properly wrapped up, walked up to Arnav who stretched out an arm for her holding a sleeping Hiya in other. Khushi wrapped her arms around his bicep giving him a bright smile which he returned with a charming dimple smile. They made way out of the cabin smiling talking bout their little baby and chatting in general they made way to the elevators, as the door opened both stepped inside missing to see the hidden eyes which were watching them.
Lavanya came out from the vacant cabin in which Anjali had pulled her, following came out Aman, Payal, Akash, Yuvi and Mayuri. Actually Lavanya had came rushing to Arnav’s cabin to confront him and the peon came out of Khushi’s cabin whom she had asked if Arnav was there and getting positive reply she was about to charge in. But from the ajar door she could hear the conversation which made her stop as she heard and saw what happen in the cabin. Hearing the discussion of how Arnav said he didn’t want her anymore pierced her heart but she quickly held herself thinking he might be saying in pressure of Khushi’s family. So, she hid and she waited till the other take leave which they did quite soon leaving behind Arnav-Khushi alone with sleeping baby girl.
She came out of her hiding sure that nobody is around and she was sure now the scene in cabin would be Arnav pushing Khushi away but instead she witnessed the opposite. By time Lavanya had silent tears running down her face witnessing the scene and that was how others had found Lavanya standing, then the rest of the whole scene of Arnav-Khushi moments was witnessed by them all. Where Lavanya felt her heart breaking into pieces, others were shell-shocked and they quickly hid when Arnav-Khushi came out of the cabin in the nearby empty cabin. After they left they all came out, all were still trying to digest everything while Lavanya turned hugging her sister broke into sobs and no one understood how to console her. They all couldn’t digest that Arnav was happily married and very much in-love with his wife because they had known him to be in-love with Lavanya and couldn’t imagine him with someone else...but now what they were witnessing seems to tell another story.
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RAIZADA MANSION, DELHI
The cars entered the big gates of Raizada Mansion and came into stop at the driveway, after which got down from the car was Neev, Amaya, Abir and Ranveer from one car and from the other got down was Khushi-Arnav with sleeping Hiya in his arms. They all went inside the house and were greeted by smiling faces. Khushi smilingly moved forward and went to hug her Mother-In-Law who was more of mother to her than her MIL. Khushi excitedly: “Hi Mom, how are you?”
Arpita smilingly: “Fine beta, how are you?”
Khushi pulled back: “Good” as Arpita lovingly patted her cheek moving towards her son.
Then Khushi turned to hug her Father-In-Law smiling: “Hello Dad!”
Manav: “Hi beta, how are you... Arnav isn’t troubling you much right?”
Khushi replied: “Good Dad... about Arnav, you know him; he can’t digest anything until he troubles me...”
From behind a voice came saying before all: “And you are the first and foremost person to spoil him rotten!” making all heads turn in that direction.
There stood in a golden salwar with pink border maternity dress a four-n-half months pregnant beautiful, Ishaani and Khushi rushed to hug her best friend smilingly. They both exchanged quick pleasantries as Ranveer quickly took his wife back to room for resting because according to him she was too tired from the long journey and jet legged; hence needed very much rest in this stage is necessary seeing which all laughed.
Arnav commented: “Veer is getting too much now...”
Khushi turned pointing at him: “YOU are saying this? Mister I hope you remember how fanatic you have gone when I was pregnant with Hiya...at least Veer Bhai lets Isha walk around, you hadn’t let me put a foot down...”
Making all laugh while Arnav gave a sleepy smile to Khushi. All the laughing made Hiya twitch which made all go silent as Arnav gestured that he’ll put Hiya in bed and went towards kids’ room. Arnav entered the room with sleeping Hiya saw Sana closing the book which she read to the two little boys now asleep and get up, but stopped seeing him. Arnav tiptoed inside the room passing her a smile as he led Hiya in her princess bed and pulled the blue mermaid blanket over her.
Sana stood beside Arnav as he straightens up and asked in whisper: “Hi Arnav, how are you? And where is Katya?”
Arnav also in low voice: “Fine Bhabhi and Mahi was downstairs when I came but now she might have gone to our room... BTW how was your flight?”
Sana: “Good”
Arnav smilingly: “I hope Hiya hadn’t trouble you guys much in last 02 weeks”
Sana smilingly brushed off saying: “Hiya is a sweetheart; she doesn’t trouble at all...”
Arnav-Sana smiled at each other and once checking the kids were asleep and settled nicely they both came out of the room, switching on the night lambs and closing the door quietly behind them after exiting the room. They both gave each other polite smiles and made way to their respective rooms. Other side downstairs, Neev-Amaya too went to their room wanting to rest; Abir also said he is tired and left. Manav-Arpita too went to their room for resting as Khushi also made way to her room.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Lavanya kept crying hugging her father as spoke in between her sobs: “How can this be...? Arnav loves me, how can he marry Khushi and have daughter with her...? It’s all lies...plain white lie! Arnav loves me and only me...woh mujhe aise bhool nahi sakta... He can’t simply forget me and move on...”
Sashi felt helpless seeing his daughter so broken as tried calming her down said: “Lavanya beta, calm down...forget Arnav beta...he wasn’t meant to be yours....”
Suddenly Lavanya pushed herself from her father as she looked at him furiously as she stubbornly shouted: “NO!! NO IT’S NOT POSSIBLE!! ARNAV CAN’T LOVE ANYONE ELSE THAN ME!! HE IS MINE....ONLY MINE!!” as she ran out of the canteen.
All were shock by Lavanya’s outburst and looked at her retreating back, Sashi wanted to go after her but he felt a hand on his arm. Turning to look at the person found his elder daughter and Anjali gestured him no said: “Let her go Dad, she needs time...”
Sashi nodded in understanding and then patted her hand, than left the canteen wanting alone time. One by one the employees left to get back to their work and also gossip with others who weren’t in canteen to witness the epic drama. The gang was still in shock and trying to digest everything. As a still-shock dazed Payal said: “I can’t believe it, Arnav got married...”
Yuvi: “Only married?! Say Married and father of one daughter...”
Aman: “Poor Lav she is shattered by the news...”
Akash: “Even Tuli and Samar never told us anything”
Anjali fuming: “How could Arnav marry someone else like that? And how dare Khushi that she snatched Lav’s love.... And how could Samar and Tuli not tell us anything? How can, Samar let Khushi be with Arnav knowing Lavanya loves Arnav...He should have stopped them and told us. Khushi has to leave, I know Arnav loves Lav only and Lav’s happiness is Arnav...I’ll get my sister her love back no matter what!”
All looked at Anjali but didn’t say anything because no one really understood what to say, it was really shocking day for them, because they had known the Arnav who was crazy about Lavanya...they could never imagine him loving someone else. But what they knew was past; they had known Lavanya’s ASR, not Khushi’s Arnav. They all bid bye and went back to their work without much discussion because they all needed time to overcome their shocks.
As they came out of the canteen and walked into the elevator, Aman pressed the button of 20th floor where everyone’s cabin was. As the elevator reached the floor, they all stepped out and were going to their cabins which start from right hand side corridors. But Mayuri had spotted Lavanya on left-hand corridor and had back towards them, so when Mayuri called Lavanya which got Aman, Anjali, Payal, Akash and Yuvi...Since it was personal cabin floor, it didn’t have regular employees to attract unwanted attention.
Lavanya didn’t respond, so the confused 5 went towards her to see if anything is wrong and reaching Lavanya they saw her frozen with tears rolling down her eyes silently...following her line of vision they too witnessed the scene which broke Lavanya’s heart. It was Khushi’s cabin glass window outside which Lavanya froze watching the scene which broke her heart some more if possible....
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At the same time when others where in canteen, Arnav with Khushi and Hiya came of the elevator on 20th floor and made way to their cabin followed by Neev, Amaya, Abir and Ranveer. Entering Khushi’s cabin which was both Arnav-Khushi’s because Arnav preferred working from Khushi’s cabin than using the one was allotted to him which was his old cabin also when he use to work in G.K. Constructions.
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| KHUSHI'S CABIN |
Entering the cabin fuming as Arnav was which he was trying hard to control not wanting to scare his little daughter. He sat down on the coach in one side of the cabin with Hiya sleeping in his lap as Khushi came and sat beside hugging his arm keeping her head on his shoulder all sober now. Neev, Amaya sat on the single couch chairs and Abir-Ranveer took two chairs of the desk, dragging it near the couch and comfortably settled in.
Neev asked inn low voice not wanting to wake his sleeping niece: “What was happening in there before we came?” anger was clearly visible in his voice.
Abir: “Even I didn’t like the way they behaved...especially Lavanya... What did they do?”
Arnav: "Actually we were going canteen for lunch but Mr. Gupta had called me in his cabin for some discussions, so Mahi went to canteen alone. Seeing her alone they decided to pouch on her, especially after the private talks with Mr. Gupta regarding Lavanya on that dinner night, I’m sure they got to know about it and they got very good opportunity to take it out on Khushi. They all disliked her I knew it cut I never knew they could get so hostile on her...this was the reason I didn’t want them to know about our marriage or get into any talk on topic reconcile with Lavanya till we set up the Head Office of AKR Corp. in India... Because I knew it that they would do something like this...”
Before anyone had the chance to ask anything, Arnav held Khushi in his arms tightly as he spoke his heart to her: “I’m sorry Mahi, please stop crying....” feeling her tears drenching his shoulder knowing just how hurted his innocent Angel been cause of the harsh words continued comforting her: “...I know it’s all my fault, I should have made it clear what position you hold in my life regardless. How can they accuse you like that, can’t they see that you’re my innocent little Mahiya, who doesn’t even know how to hurt a fly...I’m really sorry Jaan for letting you go alone in between them, I’m really sorry that I wasn’t there to help you and protect you and you had to listen those heart wrenching words. I promise from now on I’m never letting you alone...” he was saying all this having tears in his eyes as well and feeling really guilty.
Khushi hearing his words composed herself as she knows that her Arnav needs her and she hugged him tightly securing him in her arms listening what he wants to say to lighten the burden on his heart knowing he had any emotions after returning and today’s incident had brought an on slaughter of huge emotions, and though he would never word it but the words from them though aimed at her has deeply scarred his heart.
Arnav: “Why they are doing this Shona? Why now..?? When I needed them the most they were not there for me and when I moved on in my life, living happily they’re back and now want to get involved in my life when I didn't need anyone but you. You were the one who held me when I needed someone and they hurted you by saying all those nonsense, if they have said anything to me I would’ve taken it knowing them well...but they didn't know anything about you, then how can they say all such crap!! And that Lavanya... How can she say you’re using me and call you characterless...she is cheap characterless women! I might have forgiven them for what they did to me with time... but I’m never gonna forgive them for what they said and did to you.”
Hearing his words Khushi withdrew from the hug and looked up at his face, his silver grey eyes held pain and anger, she cupped his face in her hands and made him look in her eyes and Arnav felt he could get drowned in her blue-green dove shape eyes.
Khushi: “Arnav I accept they did wrong...but they’re your friends and they felt I was being hindrance between you and them... And you too always with me, they didn’t like it of course.”
Arnav was about to say something but Khushi didn't let him say anything continuing herself: “Arnav they really love you and care for you... they crave for you please forgive them Arnav, they’re missing you baby and they just want you back. What has bygone is gone; just let it go Jaana...”
Hearing Khushi's word Arnav thoughtfully said: “Babydoll, all this you said was right they’re guilty, they miss me, and they want me back. But what you’ve said now is right but what they did to you was so very wrong and these things aren’t excuse for misbehaving with you...what they did today pierced my heart so forget it that I’ll ever forgive them...cause now it’s impossible. Main sab sun sakta hoon, sab bardash kar sakta hoon par koi tum pe ya tumhare charitra pe ungli uthaye, yeh main kabhi bardash nahi kar sakta... And I’m never gonna forgive them for this!” (I can listen to everything, I can tolerate everything but someone says something about you or point at your character, I can never bear that...) he said last few lines angrily.
Khushi hugged him trying to comfort him as he held her tightly close to his heart wanting to protect her from the world, his fragile innocent little Mahiya. He could feel her sober mood and he didn’t like her being so silent, so to lighten up he said seriously: “BTW Babydoll they were right about one thing...”
Khushi pulled back and looked at his face asked: “What?!”
Arnav with poker face said: “That you always glued to me like with fevicol...”
Khushi's eyes widened and jaw dropped almost touching the floor, she angrily retorted: “What?! What did you say...I keep sticking with you?! Hello Mister, it’s not me...it’s you, always after me and never leaving a chance to follow after me... Go away I don’t wanna talk to you, stupid man!” twisting her lips in anger making a cute angry face.
Arnav was busy admiring her angelic face, all the build up anger and frustration was long forgotten as passion and desire was rising in his eyes. He cupped her face making her look in his eyes and Arnav slowly kissed on her forehead which made Khushi closed her eyes loosing herself in his arms and held him from his upper arm. Arnav kissed her closed eyes one by one, first her right cheek and then left cheek. Khushi was feeling blissful, Arnav again looked at her face and his breath on her lips and her eyes were closed, feeling his breath on her lips which made parted her lips.
Seeing her submission was his undoing, Arnav couldn't stop himself and smacked his lips on hers, kissing her first gently and pulling her close to himself as his hand around her waist and other on her cheek. Khushi responded to his kiss and soon the gentle kiss turned out to be a passionate one. Arnav's tongue found his way inside her mouth and both were exploring each other mouth. Her hands fist his hair and other on its own his cheek, she was feeling blissful wanting nothing more than to feel him close, Arnav's hand move under her dress, caressing her inner thigh while her one hand made way inside touching his chest as her other hand held his hair more tightly making him crazier. Their tongue fought for dominance which of course he won and after few minutes of exploring they let go off each other.
They pulled back feeling out of breath as their heads joined together touching and eyes closed, a sweet smile playing on their lips. Both looked towards each other and smiled, Khushi's hand was still in his shirt and he again pulled her close gave her a peck on lips, again hugging her tightly. Khushi smiled on Arnav's way of showering her with love and pulled her hand out of his shirt as she turned red seeing the teasing glint in his eyes. They both were brought out of their little world by coughing sound which reminded them about the audience they have. They pulled apart and straightening their clothes, Khushi turned brighter red in that was even possible while Arnav also turned slight pink from the teasing looks thrown at them.
Ranveer jokingly said: “Dude I agree Khushi is your wife, but I’m sure her brothers are interested in seeing their sister doing PDA with her hubby...”
Neev and Abir made gagging expressions as Neev commented: “Please dude spare me with the entire PDA”
Abir added: “Eeewww, it’s disgusting to see your sister kissing a guy even if that is her husband, trust me...”
Khushi turned so red that it seemed she would glow in dark as Arnav’s ears turned bright pink which made all laugh at the couple’s expense. All the loud laughing woke Hiya up who confusedly looked around than patted her Dadda’s hand to get his attention as Arnav looked down at her asked in baby voice: “You woke up baby?”
Hiya simply nodded rubbing her eyes spoke sleepily: “Dadda hungry dungry”
Khushi: “Your milkshake is coming baby...”
That was when there was knock on door and getting ‘come in’ the canteen boy entered with the order which he kept in the coffee table and left closing the door but it was slightly ajar which no one noticed. Khushi passed everyone their coffee and sandwich as Arnav picked up the milkshake, put the straw in Hiya mouth as she sipped happily.
Abir: “Okay, on serious note now...what did Mr. Gupta talked to you about Lavanya?”
Arnav seemed uncomfortable, he didn’t mind disclosing to others but he didn’t want Khushi to know. Observing his expression, Neev asked: “Dude, what exactly Mr. Gupta said?”
Khushi brought the sandwich in front of his mouth which Arnav took a large bite then she too curiously asked: “Arnie, what happened between you and Mr. Gupta?”
Arnav seeing no way decided to spill: “Mr. Gupta kept marriage proposal...he wanted me to marry Lavanya. Of course I refused but seems like rejection didn’t go well with Lavanya, so he tried convincing me today also. I hope knowing that I’m happily married and have daughter would stop their unnecessary efforts...”
Ranveer: “Well, better they back off now...”
Abir: “Yeah, but Arnav don’t hurt my baby sister for Lavanya or else we’ll beat you in a plum”
Neev: “So right...”
Arnav: “Never guys trust me, I’m so done and over with Lavanya, she is history now which I’m nowhere interested in looking back.”
Amaya changed he topic: “Okay guys, I guess we should wrap up soon, I’m so tired I just wanna go home...”
Neev, Abir and Ranveer nodded in agreement, as Arnav said: “Okay, then Bhabhi your cabin is all set and your files are in your cabin you just check over there whatever file you need... Your cabin is the 3rd cabin in this corridor”
Amaya nodded and got up with Neev following after her to her cabin. Abir too said that since he came, he too wants to see his cabin and took his exit. Ranveer got a call from his wife so went out to attend the call in privacy. So ultimately it was only Arnav-Khushi with Hiya, having silent sweet moment as Arnav made Hiya drink her Chocó-milkshake and Khushi fed him sandwich as well as eating herself also sharing her cup of coffee with him, all blushing seeing the naughty looks he was giving to her.
Khushi finished feeding him as she set the empty plates and cups on the tray properly for the peon to take it back. She couldn’t take anymore of his teasing and got up; she went to the desk and started keeping the files in drawer properly. His eyes following her movements, he got up and carefully led a sleeping Hiya on the couch, kissed his little Angel forehead and made way to his big Angel.
Khushi felt Arnav close to her, so close that she could feel his heat behind her yet not touching her. She turned her had over her shoulder to see him standing behind her, staring at her intensely which made her feel so shy and she shyly put hand over his eyes, turning crimson. Arnav chuckled at her antics, pulled her hand down from his eyes and bringing them to his lips he kissed the inside of her palm making her go redder if possible.
Arnav pulled her, crushing her to his chest making Khushi hold his shoulder for support as he encircled his arms around her slim waist. Khushi looked into his intense silver eyes which looked at her with so much love; his eyes spoke so many unsaid words of love, his eyes speaking of many secrets only for her to read. Arnav slowly started swirling them as he softly hummed for her....
“Bin kahe suno o yaara
Humne toh yunhi dil haara
Jee ke na mil paaye toh
Mar ke tujhe paa lenge
Chhu kar dekhu toh dil ko yakeen ho yaara
Bin kahe suno yaara
Humne toh yunhi dil haara...”
Khushi could only fall in love with him all the more as she looked up at him with a sweet smile on her lips and eyes shining with tears of love and gratitude for all the love he showers at her. He kissed away her tears away and rubbed his nose with hers making her giggle, her hubby is so romantic all the times yet she could never get use to it. They were brought out of their little trance from ringing of Arnav’s mobile. He pulled out his phone from pocket; it was Neev asking them to come down as they were ready to leave and he replied they’re coming in 05 mins.
Putting the phone back in pocket, Arnav dropped a kiss on her forehead and went to couch picked up sleeping Hiya while Khushi locked the drawers and after ensuring everything was properly wrapped up, walked up to Arnav who stretched out an arm for her holding a sleeping Hiya in other. Khushi wrapped her arms around his bicep giving him a bright smile which he returned with a charming dimple smile. They made way out of the cabin smiling talking bout their little baby and chatting in general they made way to the elevators, as the door opened both stepped inside missing to see the hidden eyes which were watching them.
Lavanya came out from the vacant cabin in which Anjali had pulled her, following came out Aman, Payal, Akash, Yuvi and Mayuri. Actually Lavanya had came rushing to Arnav’s cabin to confront him and the peon came out of Khushi’s cabin whom she had asked if Arnav was there and getting positive reply she was about to charge in. But from the ajar door she could hear the conversation which made her stop as she heard and saw what happen in the cabin. Hearing the discussion of how Arnav said he didn’t want her anymore pierced her heart but she quickly held herself thinking he might be saying in pressure of Khushi’s family. So, she hid and she waited till the other take leave which they did quite soon leaving behind Arnav-Khushi alone with sleeping baby girl.
She came out of her hiding sure that nobody is around and she was sure now the scene in cabin would be Arnav pushing Khushi away but instead she witnessed the opposite. By time Lavanya had silent tears running down her face witnessing the scene and that was how others had found Lavanya standing, then the rest of the whole scene of Arnav-Khushi moments was witnessed by them all. Where Lavanya felt her heart breaking into pieces, others were shell-shocked and they quickly hid when Arnav-Khushi came out of the cabin in the nearby empty cabin. After they left they all came out, all were still trying to digest everything while Lavanya turned hugging her sister broke into sobs and no one understood how to console her. They all couldn’t digest that Arnav was happily married and very much in-love with his wife because they had known him to be in-love with Lavanya and couldn’t imagine him with someone else...but now what they were witnessing seems to tell another story.
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RAIZADA MANSION, DELHI
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| RAIZADA MANSION |
The cars entered the big gates of Raizada Mansion and came into stop at the driveway, after which got down from the car was Neev, Amaya, Abir and Ranveer from one car and from the other got down was Khushi-Arnav with sleeping Hiya in his arms. They all went inside the house and were greeted by smiling faces. Khushi smilingly moved forward and went to hug her Mother-In-Law who was more of mother to her than her MIL. Khushi excitedly: “Hi Mom, how are you?”
Arpita smilingly: “Fine beta, how are you?”
Khushi pulled back: “Good” as Arpita lovingly patted her cheek moving towards her son.
Then Khushi turned to hug her Father-In-Law smiling: “Hello Dad!”
Manav: “Hi beta, how are you... Arnav isn’t troubling you much right?”
Khushi replied: “Good Dad... about Arnav, you know him; he can’t digest anything until he troubles me...”
From behind a voice came saying before all: “And you are the first and foremost person to spoil him rotten!” making all heads turn in that direction.
There stood in a golden salwar with pink border maternity dress a four-n-half months pregnant beautiful, Ishaani and Khushi rushed to hug her best friend smilingly. They both exchanged quick pleasantries as Ranveer quickly took his wife back to room for resting because according to him she was too tired from the long journey and jet legged; hence needed very much rest in this stage is necessary seeing which all laughed.
Arnav commented: “Veer is getting too much now...”
Khushi turned pointing at him: “YOU are saying this? Mister I hope you remember how fanatic you have gone when I was pregnant with Hiya...at least Veer Bhai lets Isha walk around, you hadn’t let me put a foot down...”
Making all laugh while Arnav gave a sleepy smile to Khushi. All the laughing made Hiya twitch which made all go silent as Arnav gestured that he’ll put Hiya in bed and went towards kids’ room. Arnav entered the room with sleeping Hiya saw Sana closing the book which she read to the two little boys now asleep and get up, but stopped seeing him. Arnav tiptoed inside the room passing her a smile as he led Hiya in her princess bed and pulled the blue mermaid blanket over her.
Sana stood beside Arnav as he straightens up and asked in whisper: “Hi Arnav, how are you? And where is Katya?”
Arnav also in low voice: “Fine Bhabhi and Mahi was downstairs when I came but now she might have gone to our room... BTW how was your flight?”
Sana: “Good”
Arnav smilingly: “I hope Hiya hadn’t trouble you guys much in last 02 weeks”
Sana smilingly brushed off saying: “Hiya is a sweetheart; she doesn’t trouble at all...”
Arnav-Sana smiled at each other and once checking the kids were asleep and settled nicely they both came out of the room, switching on the night lambs and closing the door quietly behind them after exiting the room. They both gave each other polite smiles and made way to their respective rooms. Other side downstairs, Neev-Amaya too went to their room wanting to rest; Abir also said he is tired and left. Manav-Arpita too went to their room for resting as Khushi also made way to her room.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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