ARSHI FF: Gustakh Dil... (Stuborrn Heart)

CHAPTER 23: TV pe breaking news…

[NOTE: Mature content in the chapter, please skip if you're underage or don't like to read. Also the mature scene reference is taken from few other mature fictions ARSHI and NON-ARSHI Fictions whose name at the moment I can't remember but if you find similarities with something that you read then most likely I read them too at some point and used them as reference for writing my scene. So, original credit goes to those authors whose writing I used as reference for penning down my scene, thank you and enjoy the chapter.]








GUPTA HOUSE, LAKSHMI NAGAR, DELHI – 06:00 A.M.








The dawn was just starting to break as the darkness of the night just starting to fade but the morning light hasn’t arrived completely yet, the newly married couple slept in each other’s arms with sweet smile were disturbed by the annoying beeping of the alarm set on mobile. Annoyed and half-asleep Akash shut off the alarm, going back to snuggle his wife and ready to be lost in his sweet dream but again another snoozer alarm rang loudly. Payal murmurs half asleep: “Akash shut your damn alarms or else Amma and Buaji will wake up with all this noise.” annoyed as the alarm was turned off, she turned other side to sleep again.









He switched the alarm but as her words registered his mind about Amma and Buaji waking up made him shot up to sit straight while all his sleep gone now and jerking Payal too who opened her eyes to give him an irritated look. But he spoke first before she could say anything: “Shit! Payal I need to leave for Shantivan before anyone knows I am here… God what am I doing instead of get going already…?” mumbling to himself as he panicked and quickly got down the bed to his overnight bag, changing his cloths. 








She blinked confused at him in her half-asleep state but slowly it dawned on her as she watched her husband run around panicking as he got ready. She sat up yawning, said: “Akash slow down, if you make so much noise than you will definitely wake someone up and why are you getting so worked up…? Even if anyone saw you, nothing will happen as we are married now.” blinking the sleep off her eyes, yesterday night he had given her a pleasant surprise by coming to Gupta House and she didn’t want him to leave just yet, “Why don’t you stay and spend the day here…? We’ll go home together at evening, Amma and Buaji will also love seeing you here.” as this will give her some more uninterrupted time with him.









Akash slowed down and took deep breath at her warning and started to change more sedately which meant less noise, as he got ready though her words made him pause midway of pulling his shirt on. Then a moment later he went to redress and replied: “I know we are married now; no one will say anything when they see us together and I would love to stay Payal but you know if Maate comes to know about this than what will happen. Anyways she is always hovering upon us, I don’t want to give her more reasons to be agitated then she already is… so for now I’ll just go with Bhai’s plan which is better for us all.” as removed his PJs and picked up the black track-pants.








Payal signed knowing he was right as if her saas got any more irritated than she will all that out on her, so didn’t try to convince him instead asked: “What did Arnavji talk to you last night that made you come here…? I didn’t ask you earlier in the excitement of seeing you.” curious now that she got reminded of it.






He pulled the track-pants on and answered: “Last night after finishing our call I was about to go to my room when I saw Bhai coming downstairs and seemed like he was going somewhere, when asked said he was going to Mukherjee Bari to meet Khushi Bhabhi. He said that he’ll stay the night there itself, spend all day and be back at evening with Bhabhi, suggested me to do the same too but when I told him about Maa might throw tantrum then he gave this idea.” and went to fold his nightwear to put in his overnight bag. He further spoke, “And you know Bhai was planning last night to climb pipe and enter Khushi Bhabhi’s room via her window, so crazy… I swear I never thought of ever hearing Bhai do something like this ever.” with a little smile as he shook his head remembering last night conversation.









Her eyes almost popped out hearing that, asked stammering: “Wh-- What pipe climbing…? Through window…? You are talking about your big brother, right…? Adiyal Singh Raizada also known as the ASR…?” not really able to gasp the unbelievable idea. 







He looked at her as he zipped his bag, replied: “Yeah the sadu, adiyal ASR who had seemed to have turned in Aashiq Singh Raizada these days. Apparently, last night Bhai’s entry through main doors were banned by his Saale Saheb and Saali Sahiba and only way to meet Bhabhi was sneaking through window… toh Bhai, ab Romeo ban khirdki se Bhabhi ke room mein gaye kal raat ko.” then walked up to her holding the bag in one hand and kissed her forehead, said, “Okay then I’ll leave now and I’ll see you in after lunch when I come to pick you up… now come on get up and check out if the coast is clear of me to leave.” stepped back as she got down.









Payal pushes the covers off, commenting: “I swear Akash I never thought that someday I’ll hear your angry young man brother act so juvenile, he has changed so much after marrying Khushi. I never thought that man could even be a remotely nice husband with his attitude but now he turns out to be the best husband any girl could ask for.” feeling a bit jealous of Khushi’s luck, getting down the bed. She carefully went out to see that no one was up, then silently sneaked Akash out the house as they bid sweet goodbye to each other and she went inside to sleep some more after closing the door. While Akash got in his car, feeling quite happy after spending some quality time with his wife and drove off to Raizada Mansion... so the first part was a success and now he hopes that entering in his house would be easy too.














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MUKHERJEE BARI, DELHI – 07:30 A.M.







The morning light peeped in the room through the fluttering curtains falling on the couple snuggled in each other’s arms and while she was asleep, he was up from past 20 minutes admiring her to his heart’s content. Arnav sometimes woke up early or stays up late just watching his Mishti sleep peacefully while he admires her and contemplates just how the heck did, he get lucky enough to make her his. His fingers slowly started to run over her the curve of her neck to shoulder with barely-there touches as he slowly lowering the covers and then lightly started to tease her as he by moving his fingers softly over her spine sensually making her move moaning in her sleep at his touch. 

He did that again and this time his touch more sensual, she moaned and sleepily says: “Arnav please hume sone dijiye, aapne hume puri raat sone nahi diya, aap bhi so jao na please….” moving her head a little. His lips turned up in a teasing smile as his fingers continued its mischievous task, she mumbles annoyed, “Jaanu kyun pareshaan kar rahe hai please so jao aur hume bhi sone dijiye.” wanting to go back to sleep when seemed like impossible task with her husband’s teasing. (Arnav please let me sleep as it is you didn’t let me sleep all night, you also sleep please… Jaanu why are you troubling me please sleep and let me sleep too.)






Arnav bends to whisper husky desire-filled voice in her ears: “Can’t sleep, am too turned on now to do that… I want you now Babes.” while his fingers ran up and down her back making her shiver at his touch.








Khushi’s eyes popped open at his words, said: “WHAT?! You want me again…? Even after so many sessions last night, aapka ab bhi jee nahi bhara…?” staring at him wide eyes.









He shook his head with mischievous smile on his lips at her reaction and pulled her close to him as he plastered his front to her, letting her feel his hard on completely which made her blush to roots. Be huskily whispers in her ears: “Ab kya karoon Mishti, mujhe toh tumhari lat lag gai hai aur chahe kitna bhi chakhau utna hi kam hai… Yeh dil toh humesha maange more…” giving her intense bedroom eyes along with his seducing touches as he bends down to capture her lips in a sensuous kiss. (Now what can I do Mishti, I am addicted to you and no matter how much I taste you it’s never enough… This heart always wants more…)  










Khushi couldn’t resist his advances when he weavers the web of his magic over her like this and so she kissed him back, completely surrendering to his desires. They pulled back breathless as they stared at each other, he brushed lock of hair behind her ear as he admired the beautiful picture, she made laying beneath him with kiss-swollen lips and hair spilled over the pillow, sindoor smudged and only his mangalsutra around her neck. He brushed his finger lovingly cheek and his traced her lower lip as his eyes said all for her and she blushed prettily under his gaze and touches but ever shied away from him. Then suddenly he got up in his all naked glory making her bit confused but she couldn’t say anything as he gathered her too wrapped in bedsheets, shoving her over his shoulder, startling her even more. She held onto him so as not fall down, asked: “Arnav what are you doing?” though wonder why he was taking her to washroom.










He entered the huge luxurious bathroom which had a large bath-tub and shower stall, than made her stand, smirked replying: “We are going to do one of my fantasies which is morning shower sex, I always wanted to make love to you under as water slid all over you. We never get the chance to do that in Raizada House but today we’re going to have shower sex here…” giving her bedroom eyes making her blush and looked away.













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Khushi stepped backwards seeing the predatory gleam in his eyes and the smirk on his lips, mumbled: “Hey Devi Maiyya raksha karna…” clutching the white satin bedsheet she was wrapped in tightly.






He arched his eyebrow and stepped forward as much she back off from his advances and he was enjoying this little too much. She soon backed up in the shower as the shower sensors came on and she was drenched, letting out a startled scream: “AHHH!” at both the suddenness and cold water. 








He stepped in the shower stall too, turning the shower dial to more comfortable temperature, asked: “Is this better…?”  and came close to her, lifts her face with his finger, “You know Mishti even the shower knows things are going turn steamy hot in here.” tracing her face with his rough masculine hands and brushing his thumb on her lower lip seductively. 










She looked into his seducing crystal blue eyes then looked away coyly and he turned her to the shower stall’s glass wall, pushing her against it as her one hand on the wall held in place with one arm as he pressed himself close to her and this other arm wrapped around her hand freeing her clasp on the satin sheet. Tracing her shoulder followed by placing small wet kisses which turned into nibbles and small bites making her close her eyes as overwhelming sensations made her loose her mind. She softly says: “Arnav… ahh what are you doing…? Hmmm please stop… Ar-- Arnavvv…” biting her lips so as to not moan out loud.









Arnav quickly pulls the sheet off her and threw it out on the bathroom floor carelessly, said: “Mishti I’m a bit wild like that with you and for you, so you better get used to it. Anyways, I have to make sure that our marital life is always spiced up or else who knows, you might get bored of me, can’t let that happen now, can we Babes…” biting her shoulder hard which made her moan her loud in pain-pleasure. 









He slid down to her milky tits, beginning to tease and licking them as she tilted her head back, moaning his name. His hands slowly made the journey of reaching her middle and began toying her deep core while the water trickling on them continuously making things steamier especially with his eyes giving her very naughty desire filled look. She placed her hands around his neck and hugged him tight feeling intoxicated and completely seduced by him as her hands travelling on his shaped back and sometimes even reaching his tight bum. He fisted her hair, jerking her face to look at him with violet eyes lost in desire and smacked his lips on hers while the kiss intensifying with every urgent reply. Khushi began feeling his chest as he darted his tongue into her mouth and began licking, sucking her lips while his mischievous hands touching her all over.










He pressed himself more into her with his manhood perfectly aligned, teasing but not entering her as he continued to probing with her middle making her lose her inhabitations and herself with his every touch. She shyly turned around as he placed his arms around her waist and pulled her close and began humping her slightly. Clutching to the tattering shreds of sanity, she pleaded: “Ahhh… Ar-- Arnav please don’t do this… Hmmm…” moaning uncontrollably due to his sweet tortures, biting her lips to contain the embarrassing sounds that wanted to escape.








He huskily whispered near her ears: “Babes, I haven’t even started yet...” as his hand made way down to her V and he began sliding his fingers up and down. 







She moaned: “Ohhhh Arnavvv…” closing her eyes as his sweet tortures were becoming unbearable.







He closed his eyed, feeling her soft insides as went deeper with his fingers: “Does it feel good, Babe…?” the only reply he got was moaning from her as arched her back for support while he made circle movements making her groan, “You like that Babes, don’t you…?” repeating the motion again.






She mumbled moaning: “Ohhh Jaanu… Hmmmm don’t stop… Ahhh…” panting breathlessly at what his mischievous fingers were doing to her. 






He bends down to kiss her senseless under the shower and she kissed him back with equal passion now that she was lost herself in him, he whispered in her ears: “Mrs. Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada, your so damn sexy that I feel like eating you up.” voice huskier with desires.








She looked at him with desire filled violet eyes as he enveloped her arms around him, moving near his ears, said: “Then who is stopping you, eat me up Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada.” and teasingly bit his earlobe.












That was all that was required for him to lose the tightly reined in control over his desires as he pulled her legs onto his hip to wrap around him and he continued to tease her as his fingers still probing deeper in her center while she moaned throwing her head back and holding him tight. His mouth found its way to her boobs which he sucked and bit leaving love-bites making her hiss at the pained-pleasure that he gave her. He removed his fingers out of her and moved on both side of her while holding her trapped between the glass wall and himself. He huskily spoke in her ears: “Babes, you’re so ready for me now… I’m going to fuck you so hard, wild and uncontrolled now…” entered her abruptly. 






Her mouth let out a huge moan: “Ohhh Arnavvvv… love me like this always ahhh… and never ever leave me hmmm... I need you, Jaanuuuu…” as she her nails dug into his shoulders leaving her marks on him.






Arnav took her in a French kiss as he tasted her mouth fully while continued to thrush in her slowly, says after breaking the kiss: “Tell me how much you want me, Mrs. Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada!” demanding her vocal pleading.








Khushi wanting to tease him, says: “Nope…” giggling at the look on his face. 







He stared at her teasing smile intensely as he pulled back almost out her and thrust in her hard, demanding: “Say you want me Mishti…” as stopped giving her a warning look.








Not wanting to give up easily, she teased him further: “Uh-uh…” giggling and shakes her head.






He pushed his manhood inside her aggressively, saying: “Say you want me Babe or you are going to get it worse from me…” warning her and thrusting into her hard again.








She claws onto his back at the overwhelming sensation and knowing him well enough, decides to give up her teasing. She placed her mouth near his ears and whispered: “I want you… I always have you, my Sexy Beast… Now fuck me hard, sexy stud!” seductively bit his neck, leaving a love-bite.








Arnav smiled pacified with her words and then he held her waist while she braced herself leaning back as he thrust into her hard, just like she had asked him to. The moved in an out of her in steady rhythm as he gave her hard and wild just as he promised making her moan his name uncontrollably while his mouth found neck and shoulder to bite and suck. He moved his one hand between them as he finger found way to her clit and teased her along with thrusting into her which heightened the sensations for her and wildly arching back titling her head.










She moaned: “Ahhh Arnavvv... I love you so much Jaanuuu… Hmmm…” as she chanted his name lost in the pleasure, he gave her.









He knew she was nearing her to her organism and went harder in her as he whispered in her ears: “Cum for me Babes… let it go…” as he thrusted in her hard and aggressive making her scream his name as she climaxed. He thrusted hard into her few times and then followed after her with his own climax biting on her shoulder hard as she had another organism with the overwhelming pleasure, he gave her.  








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They both panted hard as they slid down to shower stall floor wrapped in each other’s arms as they tried to come back to land from the heights of bliss they just reached while water continued to running down them. After staying like that for a while, Arnav pulled back to look at her as he took her in for a lazy loving kiss which just took her breath away as he pulled out of her and then helped her to stand as he stood himself too. Then they both lathered each other and had a proper much needed shower after all the activities they have been engaged in since last night though his naughty fingers had teased her all the while. 











After the shower was done and they were thoroughly cleaned, he turned the shower nub off and stepped out, wrapping a towel around his waist while passing her one to wrap herself which she smilingly took from him and picked another towel to wrap her hair. Arnav without a warning picked Khushi up in his arms as he walked out of bathroom to walk-in wardrobe, silently making her stand but kissed her sweetly before letting her out of his arms. She had smiled stepping back and turned to the shelves, picking up one of the set his cloths she had brought with her to keep here, handed him to change into them while herself dressed in an off-white golden border saree with full sleeve red-golden blouse.  

KHUSHI'S SAREE

Khushi unwrapped her hair as she went to dry her hair using blow-drier then pulled her hair in a loose bun and applied her light make-up after which she wore her chudda. Then she picked up her sindoor-daan, opened it to fill her maang but before she could, Arnav picked a pinch of sindoor, said: “Yeh mera haq hai…” and fills her maang as little bit fell on her nose too. She turned to her dressing table to keep the sindoor-daan and smiled as if she knew a secret wiping the sindoor off her nose, he saw that asked, “Tum yeh humesha aise smile kyun karti ho agar tumhare naak pe sindoor girta hai toh…?” having her do that every time. (This is my right… Why do you smile like that every time sindoor falls on your nose…?)









She turns to him, simply saying: “No reason.” as she started to leave.





But he held her arm and pulled her to him, said: “Nope, not buying that and you better tell me or else am not letting you leave… Come on tell me, what is with this secret smile…?” caging her in his arms as he raised a eyebrow at her question, looking devilishly handsome in his black t-shirt and grey chinos.

ARNAV'S OUTFIT/LOOK

Knowing her husband’s stubbornness, replied: “Acha theek hai, my Thammi use to say that if sindoor falls on your nose when your husband fills your maang means that your husband loves you very much and that he’ll pamper you very much.” giving him a lovely smile.








Arnav hmm-ed, saying: “Hmm true enough, I do love you the most and I pamper you too much, so it would seem your Thammi was right.” bending to capture her lips in a sweet kiss, stealing her breath and pulled back with a cute dimple smile.  








Khushi blushed at the naughty twinkle in his eyes, pushed him off her: “Okay enough now, let me go because if you have your way then well never leave the room and end up in bed again.” as she moved to fix her lipstick.






He gave her desirable look through mirror, replied: “Now I have such a beautiful wife, so it is not my fault that if I had my way then we’ll never the bed or bedroom.” making her blush at his flirting.   






She tsk-ed: “Dhat! Aap bhi na…” turned around after giving herself a once over to face him.






He wrapped arm around her as he led her out of the walk-in wardrobe, said: “You know one of these days we have to plan a day where we do not get out of the bed or bedroom… Like I would fuck you all I want and we’ll get food via room service to regularly charge you up, what say Biwi…?” wiggling his eyebrows at her giving a naughty look. Khushi swatted him, blushing as furiously and he laughed, kissing the top of her head as they both walked out of bedroom to go downstairs for breakfast as he flirts with her while she blushed, a shy sweet smile on her lips… ah, they were one cute loving couple for sure.













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SHANTIVAN, DELHI – 08:45 A.M.









The house was buzzing with regular morning activity of post-aarti and pre-breakfast with little difference as few members were not present while others were in their room, so Anjali and Lavanya sat in living room in one corner and talking among themselves. Anjali asked: “So, Lavanya did you go to Chotte’s room last night like we planned…?” she had somehow managed to make Lavanya stay in RM last night.






Lavanya makes a face, replying: “Sure I went to his room last night Anjali Di but it was of no use since he wasn’t in the room. I waited for him more than an hour but ASR never came, so at the end I went back to my room… I don’t know where the hell he went?!” annoyed at having her plan of seducing ASR last night was ruined.








Anjali said: “What…? Where did Chotte go so late in the night that he never came back…?” thinking herself about where her brother could possibly go so late at night.








Lavanya answers: “I have no idea Anjali Di, but we missed the good chance to make any progress with ASR in Chamkeli’s absence. I don’t know what to do anymore… I hate Chamkeli for snatching my ASR from me, I was supposed to be Mrs. ASR but she ruined everything!” angry at her place being stolen. 








Anjali keeps a hand on her shoulder, saying: “Calm down Lavanya, don’t worry soon that Khushi will be out and you’ll get your rightful place, just keep your calm for now. But first things first, we have to know where Chotte went last night during breakfast he comes down, okay.” so with that both of them head to dining table and sat down in their respective places.










Soon others too came downstairs and took their respective seats, wishing each other good morning as HP finished placing all the breakfast dishes and went back to his work in kitchen. They all started to fill their plates and toast or other condiments were passed while glasses were filled with water or juices as per choice. Mamaji comments: “Amma, kal se ghar kitna khali khali lag raha hai na jab se dono bahuriya apne apne Maayke gai hai… Aaj shubha ki puja bhi aadhi adhoori lagi bina Khushi Bitya ke aarti kiye aur naashta bhi kaisa pheeka pheeka lag raha hai.” as he passed the juice jug to his wife. (Amma, the house is feeling so empty empty since yesterday both the daughter-in-law went to their respective Maayka… Today morning prayer also felt like something missing without Khushi Bitya doing the aarti and now the breakfast is also seeming so bland.)  








Mamiji finishes the paratha in her mouth and puts her two-cents, saying: “Aur nahi toh kaa Saasumma, hamri Khushi bahuriya be here toh sab kuch handle alone and kal se gai toh no one phinding anything in the house, HP bhi only asking phor everything jo usko uski Badi Bhabhi bata ke nahi gai hai. Aur Khushi bahuriya handmade khana bahut miss karat hai, hello hi bye-bye!” over the last few days and especially after the Anjali mishap, she had softened considerably a lot on Khushi though she wasn’t bothered about Payal’s absence. (What else Saasumma, our Khushi bahuriya be here than she alone handles everything and since yesterday no one can find anything in the house, even HP is asking for everything that his Badi Bhabhi hasn’t left instructions to him about. And missing Khushi bahuriya’s handmade food, hello hi bye-bye!)








Nani too takes a sip of her juice, says: “Sahi keh rahe ho aap dono, jab se dono bahuriya Maayke gai hai ghar toh bilkul khali hogaya hai. Aur humne toh shuru se dekha hai ki Khushi Bitya ne kaise ghar ki zimmedaaree ko sambhala lekin unke jaane ke baad ehsaas hua kis hadh tak woh sab sambhalti hai. Khushi Bitya akele sab khabar rakhti hai sabki zaroorat ka aur bolne se phele sab kar leti hai, Chotte ke bhi kal se nakhre bahut zayda hogaye hai… Iss baat se yaad aaya, Chotte kaha hai…? Naashta nahi karna kya unhe…?” taking notice of her missing grandson and now that she thinks of it, she hasn’t seen him once since morning. (You both are right, ever since both the daughter-in-daw went to their Maayka, the house feels so empty. And I have seen since the beginning how Khushi Bitya has taken the responsibility of the household but since she went, I realized just how much she had taken upon herself. Khushi Bitya knows alone kept tabs of everyone’s needs and before you can say she has already done it, Chotte has also been throwing more tantrums since yesterday… Speaking of that, where is Chotte…? Doesn’t he want to have his breakfast…?)








NK also pipes in, saying: “I haven’t seen Nannav also since morning, not even going out or coming back from his regular morning workout.” and took bite of his aloo paratha, mumbling, “Khushi Bhabhi makes better paratha.” frowning a little.








Shyam asked in his usual sugary tone: “Where is Saale Saheb…? Haven’t seen him all day yesterday except meal times, today also he is absent… ever since he married Khushiji, he doesn’t give time to family like before…” though insides burn every time seeing Arnav romancing with Khushiji without a care of anything or anyone. Also, to his added frustration his Saale Saheb has stopped transferring money to Anjali’s account and blocked all her cards.






Anjali frowns, saying: “Chotte never misses his morning workout, where is he…? I haven’t seen him either… wait I’ll ask HP to call him down for breakfast.” and was about to call HP but was stopped before.







Akash finished the food in his mouth and then said: “Di don’t call HP, no need for that…” and everyone looked at him questioningly, he continues, “None of you have seen him since morning is because Bhai is not at home.” as he took a sip of his juice.







Anjali asked: “What do you mean Chotte is not at home, where did he so early in the morning…? When did he leave that none of us saw him…?” questioned on other’s behalf.





Akash replied: “Bhai didn’t go out in the morning…” as he popped a bite of aloo paratha in his mouth and thought NK Bhai is right, Khushi Bhabhi’s parathas are way better.







Mami questioned: “Akash Bitwa hum poochath hai, bhere ijj hamre Arnav bitwaa…? Hello hi bye-bye!” as she picked her juice glass.







Akash looked at everyone and noted they all had either food in mouth or drinking juice/water, then said: “Bhai went to Mukherjee Bari last night after everyone slept to meet Khushi Bhabhi.” enjoying as they all either chocked on their food or spitted their drinks. 







Nani coughs, asked: “Kya bol rahe ho Akash Bitwa…?!” as she drunk water. 








Mami wiped her mouth from having spitting her juice, says: “Eh Arnav Bitwa going there middle of the night, hello hi bye-bye!” her eyes wide at the news.







Anjali manages to speak: “Chotte went to meet Khushi at night… why didn’t you stop him from leaving?!” but seeing everyone gave the look to her, quickly adds, “I mean what will the Mukherjee family think about him going to their house so late at night, that is why I said, Akash you should have stopped Chotte.” with a innocent face and managed to save herself as everyone believed her words.







Mamaji asked: “Akash Bitwa how do you know this…?” taking a sip of water from his glass.






Akash nods slowly, replied: “I saw Bhai leaving when I was going to my room last night after finishing call with Payal, so asked him and he told me along with saying that not to tell anyone unless asked about him. Bhai said he was missing Khushi Bhabhi, so he was going to see her and likely stay the night there, he’ll come back in the evening with her.” as took a bite of his breakfast watching all their reactions as the news settled upon them.






Nani, Mama, Mami and NK instantly broke into smiles and laughed as NK comments: “Naughty naughty Nannav, couldn’t stay away from Khushi Bhabhi for one night, let him come home.” gleefully thinking about all the teasing he could do.







Mami too passed her comment: “See Saasumma, your grandson can’t stay without his wife… Aapka Chotte ab chotta nahi raha, hello hi bye-bye!” laughing as Mamaji too shakes his head smiling and Nani nods in agreement happily.







Anjali, Lavanya and Shyam were the only ones fuming silently but made sure to not show that openly as they knew well enough then the family would start getting on their case which they wanted to avoid completely. Akash says: “I haven’t told you another thing…” making all look at him questioningly, so he continues, “Yesterday night Bhai was planning to enter Khushi Bhabhi’s room by climbing pipe and through her window.” sounding casual like he was talking about Delhi’s weather.






They all gaped at him with their jaws dropped and NK exclaimed: “WHAT?! Entering through window… pipe climbing… Nannav?!” as he couldn’t just wrap his head around the idea.





Akash nods, replying: “Yeah apparently last night Bhai’s entry from front door was banned by his Saale Saheb and Saali Sahiba, the only way to enter was via Bhabhi’s window and Bhai was so desperate that he actually accepted that… he really entered her room climbing pipe and through window like complete Romeo.” smiling amused as he remembered his last night conversation with his brother and the family’s reaction.








Mami says: “Yeh humri Arnav Bitwaa name changed kab huegawa…? Hello hi bye-bye!” not believing her ears.






Mamaji frowns: “Kaa bol rahi ho Manu…?” not understanding wife’s words.






Mami replied: “Aur na toh kaa, Arnav Bitwa name changed from Akdoo Singh Raizada to Aashiq Singh Raizada… eh chamatkaar kab hua…? Hello hi bye-bye!” seemed still to be in rather shock. (What else, Arnav Bitwa changed his name from Akdoo Singh Raizada to Aashiq Singh Raizada… eh when did this miracle happen…? Hello hi bye-bye!)






Nani says: “This miracle happened when Chotte married Khushi Bitya.” and couldn’t quite believe what she just heard though smiled widely.







Snapping out of shock NK said: “Oh this gives me so much more material to tease Nannav now, oh this is going to be so much fun…” as he laughed thinking all the teasing, he could do of Arnav but forgot that it is not so easy to trap ASR. So, that was how the rest of the breakfast passed as they all talked smilingly about Arnav’s changed behaviour while three people burned in silence unnoticed by others. The discussion moved to evening Mukhdikhai rasam and Akash was asked to pick Payal from Gupta House in time as the atmosphere in Raizada Mansion was bright and happy for now, preparing for celebrations that was due.











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MUKHERJEE BARI, DELHI – 02:30 P.M.









They all settled down in living room after having finished the feast of a lunch that Gayatri had cooked for her son-in-law and now they all sat relishing the rasmalai which Khushi had made for all. Arnav said: “G-maa, thank you so much for such a lovely lunch though it was unnecessary that you cooked so many things I am not a guest, aapka beta hoon. You shouldn’t have taken so much of trouble just because I was here for lunch.” as Khushi smilingly fed him his sugar-free dessert.








Gayatri smiles saying: “Arnav beta, I know you’re not guest and it was not a trouble, after all mother’s love to feed their sons, right.” and he nodded accepting it. She adds, “Titli you’re rasmalai is amazing like always…” and took bite of her sweet.







Ryan finished the bite in his mouth, comments: “Yeh acha hai G-maa, in celebration of Arnie coming you cooked up a storm… Even Rudra Dada gets special sweets from you, am I not your son, you don’t do this for me, why this partiality…? Why this kolaveri di…?” jokes with teasing smile. 








Gayatri playfully slaps him, saying: “Chup badmash, kuch bhi bolta hai…” though smiling as others too laughed.






Khushi eats from her bowl and continues to feed Arnav from his bowl which he was holding as she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her family. Maya notices this and said: “Right Jiju, it would seem like you have the best setting out of us all.” making all look at her questioningly.








Arnav asked: “Meaning…?” opened his mouth his wife fed him another spoonful of sweet.






Maya says with a teasing smile: “Matlab yehi ki big breakfast for you in morning, special lunch by Maa and now your wife is feeding you the dessert. Sahi hai Jiju, aap hi ka raj hai…” wiggling her eyebrows at the couple.








Khushi blushed while others laughed and Arnav replied: “Now what to do Saali Sahiba, I am just lovable like that.” chuckling as he pulled his wife closer by wrapping an arm around her.






Ryan shakes his says: “Arnie and his insufferable inflated ego… Bro how do you walk through the door with such a big head…?” jokes at his friend’s expense.






Arnav not to back off, retorted: “You’re just jealous because you feel neglected, Mr. Qutub Minar.” turning the tables. 







Ryan says annoyed: “How many times do I have to tell you to not call me that?!” but only got a mocking smile in return.








Before they could start bickering, Rishi spoke up: “Arnav Beta, you haven’t made any announcement of your marriage yet, so what have you thought about it especially in regards with media…? Because after today evening’s function at your house the news will spread and eventually reach the media.” wanting to know his plans of tackling the situation.








Arnav answered: “Everything is set Uncle; I have made all the arrangements and a big reception is next Saturday evening along with other big plan of mine… just watch the news today evening and you’ll get to know. ASR’s wife is going to make a grand entry in front of the world just like she deserves.” smirking as he said that and others probed him for further information but he was tight-lipped about it, only saying to wait for evening news.












Soon everyone gave up knowing that ASR wasn’t in mood to reveal anything and the topic moved to teasing and evening function going to be held at his house. They had a fun time as Arnav really enjoyed spending the day with his Mishti’s family and was really glad that he bonded so well with them though he knew it wouldn’t be problem but still it was relief. 














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RAIZADA MANSION, DELHI – 05:00 P.M.









The family was gathered in living room for evening tea, chit-chatting as they were waiting for Akash to return with Payal and Arnav with Khushi, both the couples were supposed to arrive in few minutes. Lavanya had finally left RM after breakfast though Anjali had tried to make her stay longer but Nani had finally showed disapproval though she had allowed Lavanya’s night stay as it was too late to let a young woman to go out alone. Hence not wanting to bring Nani’s ire on them, Anjali had let Lavanya leave without putting anymore drama though she had been moody since morning as all her plans had been flop. The arrangements for the functions were done, only the brides need to get ready and guests won’t be arriving before another two hours which should give them enough time to get ready. 










So, the current discussion among the ladies was about the function while the men were watching evening news, that was when the breaking news was shown which made everyone turn their attention to it. NK increases the volume as they all watch as the news anchor speak: “And now moving to some business/entertainment news, the latest most unexpected news of B-town is that youngest business tycoon and Fashionista, Arnav Singh Raizada also known as the ASR and one of the most eligible bachelor of the country has finally tied knots. Yes, you heard it right ladies the most eligible bachelor is no more available as per sources few days ago along with his younger brother Akash Singh Raizada, ASR too had tied knots in a private ceremony. Sources say that Mrs. ASR is the long-lost heiress of RC Empire who has been out of limelight since the tragic accident in which most of the Raichoudhary family passed away. Those who have forgotten or don’t know to refresh their memories, Raichoudhary family is one of most affluent and elite family based in Kolkata and RC Corps. is big name in business world with their various ventures and businesses in a lot of different sectors like Construction, Import-Export, Textiles, Music-Dance etc. Over a decade ago in a tragic accident almost full family had passed away leaving behind only two last heirs of Raichoudhary family, we have seen Mr. Ryan Raichoudhary rise as one of the youngest most influential lawyer of the country. Though the most celebrated daughter of Raichoudhary family has been missing from limelight after the accident, as if she had vanished in thin air though media had reports of spotting her few times over the years with her brother or other surviving family but no confirmations or comments were made. And now the long-lost Raichoudhary Princess makes an entry with a bang as Mrs. ASR, doesn’t that make you curious about how ASR found the long-lost princess...? Well for that story you’ll have to wait a few more days. AR Designs is showcasing new line of bridal wear next weekend and both the Raizada brothers are going to walk on the ramp with their brides and grand reception is arranged, which is said to be the most happening event of the year with all popular faces from Bollywood celebs to prominent business personals are invited. ASR is going to hold exclusive press conference giving interview with his bride along few of family members, aren’t you excited people because we are, so be sure to tune in on this Saturday night for it… Now moving on to next news report…” as the anchor went to read next news segment.      










They all stared at the TV screen for few moments in silence as NK lowered the voice again and before anyone could say anything the doorbell rang which was opened by HP, walking through the doors were both Akash and Arnav with their wives. The four of them entered to see the family looking at them weirdly, especially at Arnav who asked: “Well hello to you too family… ah why are you all at me like that…?” not understanding the reason for the look he was given.






Nani said: “You are asking that Chotte, when were you going to tell us about the reception you arranged next weekend…?” giving a look, she was irked that instead of her grandson she got to know this from news channel.






Understanding dawned on his face, replied: “Oh woh, I was going to tell you all that today Nani… seeing that after today’s function the word is going to spread about mine and Mishti's marriage, which would surely reach the media. I thought of doing the formal announcement of it myself before the media makes some masala gossip version of their own along side Akash could also introduce Payal as his bride to the media. So, in the upcoming Fashion Show of AR’s new bridal line both Mishti and Payal are going to walk on the ramp with me and Akash after which a reception party is arranged, all invites have been sent… I’ll give you guest list so you can check to see if want to add anyone else, press conference is there and I want everyone to be there giving their statements, please make sure not to show any of the dispute in family.” indirect warning for Anjali to shut her bad opinion about Khushi and Mami not expressing anything negative about Payal.   







Mamaji says: “You did right to arrange this; we don’t want wild rumours or speculations.” nodding in his agreement.

Nani said: “Theek hai, now Khushi Bitya and Payal Bitya please you both go now and get ready as the guests will start arriving in two hours. Both of your dresses and jewelleries are kept in your room…” as they both nodded and made move for their respective room while she turned to her grandsons, “You both also get ready, I have sent your dresses in your room too… aur Chotte, no drama of yours about wearing the kurta that I have kept for you.” told them, giving her elder grandson a look.






Arnav made a face hearing that, protested: “Nani you know I don’t like these kurtas and all, then why are you making me wear it…?” said almost whining.






Nani replied: “Chotte you’re not a kid anymore so please don’t behave like one and it is simple cotton kurta, I am sure it’s not as bad as you seem to think. Also, I am already being generous to ignore your last night going to Mukherjee house to meet Khushi when according to ritual you were supposed to stay away. So, do as I say or I’ll send Khushi Bitya to her Maayka for a whole week and you won’t be allowed to meet her at all.” threatening him though it was a bluff as she knew her grandson will bring the house down in two days but he doesn’t need to know that.








He exclaimed: “You won’t do that Nani!” narrowing his eyes at her.

She retorted back: “You want to see that, then I’ll send Khushi Bitya back to Mukherjee Bari for a week after the Mukhdikhai function.” with a very serious face.







He stared at her for few moments to grudge just how serious she was and decided better not to test that, replied: “Fine…” one word but showing his displeasure, storming off to his room.








As soon as he was out of sight and hearing range, all crackled up laughing except for Shyam and Anjali though they made sure to put their fake smiles. Akash too shaking his head went to his room to get ready and others also followed the suit as the guests will be arriving soon, they need to get ready and do a final check of arrangement before that.














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TWO HOURS LATER









Arnav walks out of washroom dressed in plain white cotton kurta-pyjama while button his cream Nehru jacket, it wasn’t too comfortable he would give this to his Nani and looked down at himself once then looked up only feel his breath caught in his throat. There standing in front of the mirror was Khushi wearing a red-orange lehenga along with her red-golden zari dupatta draped, open hair bunched on one shoulder as she was trying to clasp the heavy necklace but having difficulty. He quickly walked up to her removing her hand as he clasped it for her firmly then placed a kiss on her neck and met her eyes through mirror reflection making her blush. He bends down to pick up the earrings and fastened them on her ears placing kisses after removing his fingers making her close her eyes, breathing heavily. Then he picked up her chudda bangles, carefully slid them one by one on her delicate hands and placed kisses on her both palms and move to pick the thick golden waist-chain which he slid around her waist all the while his naughty fingers teasing her. Lastly, he picked up the maang-tikka and placed it over her sindoor filled maang followed with a kiss her forehead. 

ARNAV AND KHUSHI'S OUTFIT/LOOK

He pulled back to admire her with a sweet smile, said: “You are looking so beautiful Mishti, today everyone is going to be jealous of my khoobsurat dulhan… I hope Payal won’t mind that you stole all hearts with one look.” as he wrapped his arms around her waist and chin on her shoulder.







She blushes lowering her eyes, says: “Aap bhi na Arnav, kuch bhi bolte hai… by the way, you are also looking very handsome in this kurta.” admiring her handsome husband.







He smirked asking: “Handsome enough that you’ll agree to have another suhaagraat with me tonight…?” giving her a rakish look.





Khushi replied: “Aapko kab se uske liye wajah ki zaroorat pardh gai aur konsi raat aapke liye suhaagraat nahi hoti…” and coyly looked up at him. (Since when do you need reason for that and which night isn’t suhaagraat for you…)







Arnav smirk widens: “Yeh bhi sahi hai after all every night is suhaagraat with you, meri Jaan.” flirting with her unashamedly.








She flushed at his words and pushes him off her, saying: “Now move and let finish getting ready, someone will come now to call as the guests should be arriving soon.” and he left her to finish getting ready as he sat on recliner to check his mails on phone and glancing at her in regular intervals. 








Arnav watched as she coiled her hair in a sophisticated bun and then pinned the jasmine gajra neatly, did touch of her make-up as she carefully checked herself. He smiled and got up picking the orange net dupatta with red-golden zari border from their bed, walking behind her placed it over her head carefully. She smiled at him in thank you and he whisper in her ears: “Now you look perfect, meri dulhan…” brushing a finger over cheeks which instantly turned red. 








They both stood in front of the mirror looking at each other smiling when there was a knock on the door which made them pull apart. It was HP who to tell them that Naniji was calling them downstairs and left from there, Arnav smiled at Khushi as he held her hand walking out of their room to head downstairs. They both saw Nani and Mami standing with Akash in white kurta with light blue Nehru jacket along a Payal looking beautiful in her dark green lehenga full of golden zaridari and heavy jewelleries. Nani was pulling the dupatta over Payal’s head forward so that her face was covered, sees the other couple coming and eyed them carefully while sending off Akash and Payal with Mami downstairs before turning to them.

AKASH AND PAYAL'S OUTFIT/LOOK

Nani looked at the couple, said nicely: “You’re looking very beautiful Khushi Bitya…” though not with smile but lacking the sternness that was there since the day they had walked hand-in-hand married in the house. Khushi look at her in little astonishment but she smiled back sweetly, happy that the elderly woman had started to accept her as Nani went to pull the dupatta carefully to cover her face. 






That was when Anjali came there, asked: “Nani you called me…?” glancing at her brother and his so-called wife once before looking back her grandmother.   






Nani looked at her after she was finished covering Khushi’s face, said: “Anjali Bitya, you bring Khushi downstairs as you’re Chotte’s Di and so you bring his Dulhan…” and then turned to her grandson saying, “You come with both of them…” turning to leave without giving anyone chance to say anything.











So, they all stood in silence for a moment looking at each other’s face and Anjali silently held Khushi’s shoulder to lead her downstairs while Arnav was on her side of his wife but kept glancing at them. He knows well enough that his Di hasn’t accepted his Mishti and he too was angry at her for what all she did, he could never forgive her for trying to take his happiness from him. But it still pained his heart that relationship has turned bitter like this and knew that even if in future he forgave her when she realizes her mistake, their relationship would never be like before… the stain of this would somewhere would always linger. 

Anjali led her Chotte’s bride downstairs along with him besides her and for at this moment she felt a twitch of pain seeing him ignore her. She doesn’t realize how did their relationship turn into this; it’s just she wasn’t used to being second on her brother’s priority list and somehow, she felt insecure… insecure that Khushi is taking her Chotte away from her. At one time she had dreamt of Khushi marrying her Chotte and now when it has happened, she can see her brother finally living and loving life which had always wanted but couldn’t be happy for him. She couldn’t accept that there was someone else more important to him than her and somehow, she could relate with Mami’s insecurity with Payal now. Though with the arrival of Khushi’s surviving family, her past made Anjali think if she was making a mistake by thinking Khushi a gold-digger and today’s news segment only made her more two-minded, maybe she’ll talk to Shyamji tonight about it… he can show her a direction to the answers of her dilemma. 

The three of them came downstairs with guests already started to arrive and were chatting looking around admiring the grand arrangements made though everyone was buzzing with excitement to see the brides, especially the ASR’s bride as everyone has seen the evening breaking news. They looked up when Mami and Akash arrived with Payal down the stairs followed with Anjali with ASR and his bride. The brides were made to sit on the decorated seats side by side as Devyani Raizada smilingly welcomed all the guests and announced the beginning of the function. This made the ladies line up and come forward to lift the veil to see the faces of both the brides and all were left mesmerized by Raizada family’s luck of acquiring such beautiful brides for their sons, especially ASR’s bride and smilingly they gave their praises and gifts to the girls.

So, from the last few hours it was all going smoothly and since it was a lady’s function, the only men were of Raizada family who were making sure all the arrangements were proper. Shyam and Mamaji was looking after the catering and food while NK had placed himself between both his Bhabhi and carefully piling their gifts to help them while cracking jokes making the ladies laugh… truly Nandkishore at the moment. While Arnav was leaning against a pillar in one corner watching all this with a barely-there smile as Nani mingled with the guests smiling at the praises she got for her new granddaughter-in-laws while Mamiji showed off her new Banarasi saree and jewelleries, his Di was also seemed happy. Then his eyes went to his bride making his lips in a slight smile while his blue-eyes melted with the thought of just how his Mishti has stolen all hearts with one look and his thoughts were broken throat clearing. He looked up see Akash standing beside him looking quite amused and raised a brow at him in silent question. 










Akash said: “Bhai at least ab toh Bhabhi ko tardana bandh karo, aap thakte nahi ho kya…?” smiling at his brother. (Bhai at least now stop staring at Bhabhi, don’t you get tired of it…?)






Arnav asked him instead: “Do you get tired of staring at Payal…?” giving a look which made is brother flush and he smirked saying, “There you have your answer… so tell me, how was your last night with Payal…? Did anyone catch you…?” wanting to tease him a bit.






Akash replied shyly: “Yeah it was good Bhai, you were right about giving her surprise… Payal really liked it and I think we really need that quality time. Also your plan worked, Maate almost caught me but since it was still early morning, so didn’t go full on Spanish inquisitor.” though narrowed his eyes at the teasing grin his brother was giving him and so asked, “And Bhai how was your last night with Khushi Bhabhi…?” wanting to get tease back.






Arnav instead looked smug, replying: “Let’s just say that we both didn’t get much of sleep with how much things got steamy between us… luckily we didn’t burn down the house though we were hot enough to do just that.” smirking unashamedly while Akash seemed more embarrassed for asking in the first place and his brother just chuckled at him.  









Both their conversation was interrupted by a group of ladies’ discussions that flouted to their ears though the ladies hadn’t noticed them standing nearby or wouldn’t have dared to vouch the subject. Mrs. Batra told other ladies in hushed tone: “I heard that this girl trapped ASR for money, some middle-class family’s adopted daughter…” careful not to let this fall in any Raizada’s ear as she tried to demean a Raizada bahu out of her jealousy.






Mrs. Sharma added: “Arre she is sister of Akash’s wife though I had no idea that she is adopted sister. I had seen her during the wedding function and at that time she was sticking so close to ASR… don’t you remember the Sangeet dance where ASR danced with this girl, I knew something was going on between them then itself. But when did they get married…? No one had said anything or given any hint, why this hush-hush… do you think this girl got pregnant with ASR’s child and that was why he married her so quickly…?” trying to make a juicy gossip out of nothing.








Mrs. Mehra said: “This is good planning on Gupta’s behalf, both the sisters trapped rich brothers in marriage and now from middle-class family daughters they are daughter-in-law of Raizada family. Especially that Khushi, seems so innocent but I am sure she must have slept with him and gotten herself pregnant to have ASR marry her like this… definitely to hide scandal of bastard child. This type of girls I tell you, they can do anything for money and who know how many men she had slept--” but her sentence was cut off by a loud roar startling the ladies.





  


ASR roared like angry lion: “ENOUGH!” making the ladies and everyone else to look at him while the group paled in fear seeing the furious look, even always calm Akash seemed angry standing beside his brother. ASR stepped forward, “HOW. DARE. YOU?! Aapki himmat kaise hui meri Biwi ke baare mein aisa bolne ki?!” growling at them angrily as he glanced once towards his wife sitting with the veil covering her face and eyes lowered. (HOW. DARE. YOU?! How dare you talk about my wife like that?!)

Nani came forward to intervene, asked: “Chotte what happened…? Why are you talking to our guests like this…?” trying to dissolve the situation.








But Arnav kept starting at the ladies, now in full ASR angry mode and it was Akash who replied: “Dadi, Bhai is right in behaving the ladies a piece of mind because they were talking nonsense about Payal and especially Khushi Bhabhi.” giving ladies a angry look himself.  







ASR said in malicious tone: “Mrs. Batra, aapke pati ne saara business jue mein barbaad kar diya aur aapka beta ek drug addict hai haina… Mrs. Sharma maine toh suna hai aapka pati Income Tax raid mein pakdra gaya hai with black money aur filhaal jail mein hai, saath hi aapki beti aapne pati ke ghar se bhaag gai aapne kisi purane premi ke saath… kya yeh sach hai…? And Mrs. Mehra, aapka pati toh range haath pakada gaya apni personal secretary ke saath affair karte hue, maine toh suna hai ki woh ladki pregnant hai… toh woh uss ladki ko ghar le aaye ya uske saath kisi posh apartment mein rahte hai…?” making the ladies fumble in embarrassment for having their scandals out in open like this. He continued, “Ab muh kyun band hai aap logo ke… baat aapke ghar ki ho rahi hai toh muh mein taale lag gaye…? Khushi meri patni hai aur iss ghar ki bahu… Humne shaadi ki hai aur yeh ek jayez rishta hai, humare rishte mein kuch najayez nahi hai aur na hi main bardash karoonga ki koi aisi baat kare. Toh kuch bhi bolne se pehle itna yaad rakhiyega ki jisske baare mein aap iss tarah baat kar rahe hain woh meri Biwi hai... ASR ki jaan hai woh ladki jiske character pe aap ungli utha rahe hai. Aur kya bol rahe the aap Payal ke bhi baare mein… How dare you, ki mere ghar mein kharde ho kar aap meri dulhan aur mere bhai ki biwi ke baare mein aisi bakwaas kare…? Aise koi bhi humare ghar aayega aur kissi bhi Raizada bahu ke baare mein iss tarah baat karega toh yeh hum bilkul bardasht nahin karenge!” his eyes spitting venom with every word. (Mrs. Batra, haven’t your husband lost his business in gambling and your son is a drug addict… Mrs. Sharma I heard that your husband has been caught in Income Tax raid with black money and currently in jail while your daughter ran away from her husband’s house with some old lover of hers… is it true…? And Mrs. Mehra, wasn’t your husband caught red-handed having affair with his personal secretary, heard he got that girl pregnant… has he brought that girl home or is he staying with her at some posh apartment with her…? Now why are your mouth shut… your home matters are discussed so you have locks in your mouth…? Khushi is my wife and daughter-in-law of this house… We are married and this is a legitimate relationship, there is nothing illegitimate in our relationship and neither will I listen to anyone saying such things. So, think before you say another word, remember the person you are speaking about is my wife… ASR’s life is that girl whose character you are pointing finger at. And what where you saying about Payal too… How dare you, that standing in my house and say such demeaning things about my bride and my brother’s wife…? If anyone walks in my home and talk about any Raizada bahu like that I will not tolerate it!)








Manorama Singh Raizada stepped forward, saying: “You insult Raizada bahuriya in our homewa, how dare you, hello hi bye-bye! I invite to my home and you come here to spread jooth about our bahuriyas… There is kachra in your house and in your minds, how dare you spread your ghatiya soch in our home, get out!” in her full glory glared at the ladies.










That was enough for the ladies to run off after being humiliated like that publicly while ASR stood with stone face, clear indication of his anger while others don’t know what to do. Mamaji came forward and said that dinner is ready to be served which gave everyone the opportunity to run away from the raging volcano they were fearing would erupt again. Only family members were now in living room glancing at each other while Khushi and Payal too have lifted their veils but sitting in their places still. 

Nani says: “Chotte take Khushi Bitya with you and both of you have your dinner too as it is getting late, you have to take your medicines. So, have dinner now rather than waiting for guests to leave because it will get late…” knowing well enough that the best way for him to cool down is time with his wife. Then turned to her other grandson, “Akash Bitwa, you take Payal Bitya too and have dinner.” and others too went for dinner.










That was enough for Arnav to make way to his wife as he helps her to stand and then led her out of there to back garden where a tent was set up with food and sitting arrangements. He sat with her at a corner table little away from other guests and out of their sight, the waiter has already kept the bowls of dishes at their table and left. Khushi glanced at her fuming husband as she made a plate for them, then tore a piece tandoori roti and dipped in curry, held in front of his mouth and said: “You know I haven’t seen you in your ASR avatar like this since a while, I was starting to miss your Laad Governor mode.” making him look at her with raised brow as he opened his mouth for her to feed him and she continued, “Don’t look at me like that, I am just telling you and honestly I was starting to fear that my Laad Governor got lost somewhere… it’s good to see that he is still here.” and popped a bite in her mouth.








He finished the food in his mouth, says: “How can you be so calm after that nonsense those ladies did…? I want to kill them for saying those things about you… I’ll ruin them that they’ll curse the day they had dared to talk such bullshit about ASR’s wife!” as he fumed in his rage.







She fed him another bite and replied: “I am calm because you are angry enough for both of us… no actually I think you are angry enough on be-half of the whole family.” and he stared at her, “My cute Laad Governor as long as I have you I don’t care what anyone says because I know you’ll always stand up for me and defend me… that you’ll always shield me from all the bad things, be it words or people. And about ruining their lives, I think that their life is in enough tatters already which is why those ladies were so jealous and sprawling hate… now let it go, don’t ruin your mood for them.” smiling cutely at him.







He melted at her words and cute smile, says smiling slightly: “Mishti ek baat kahoon tumse…?” looking at her sweetly. (Mishti can I say something to you…?)





She finished the food in her mouth, said: “Bolo Mishti ki jaan…” as she fed him another morsel. (Say Mishti’s love…) 







Arnav grinned at her words: “I love you damn it!” told her with a cute smile and his crystal blue eyes melting with his love.







Khushi smiled and replied: “I love you too damn it!” then gave him a teasing smile making him rise a brow at her questioningly. She bends near his ear, looks around once and said, “By the way, you look very hot when you are raging like a sexy beast in your ASR avatar, made me hot for you and I wanted to kiss you in front of all. One of these days we have to arrange something when ASR has some sexy time with little innocent old me…” looking at him coyly and flirtatious smile.






He smirked, says: “Well that can be arranged… I’ll definitely do something about it soon, Babes…” giving her a rakish look as some very X-rated ideas flashed in his mind, the endless possibilities of things he could do to her. Well that was all needed to have set things right for them as the rest of the dinner passed between them with flirting and teasing as she fed him and he relished it every bit.











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Two tables away Akash and Payal were sitting had been looking at their siblings table, feeling a bit jealousy at seeing the other couple’s PDA while they too wanted to do that but were too shy. So, sighing they had dinner by themselves and in separate plates, Akash said: “I am so sorry Payal that you had to hear such hateful nonsense.” and picked his glass to drink water.







Payal finished the food in her mouth, replied: “Akash it wasn’t you fault, those ladies were hateful and sprawling their hate probably because they are too miserable in their own lives. Though it was nice to see you and Arnavji stand up for me and Khushi… even Maaji also told them off, so no harm done and let it go now…” giving him a sweet smile.











He smiled at her and the rest of the dinner was shared between them with exchanging shy smiles and loving glances. Though Akash wished he was daring like his Bhai to romance without a care of anyone, looking at the table Arnav was giving the flirtiest smirk to Khushi who blushed as she fed him with shy smile.















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RAIZADA MANSION – 11:30 P.M.










The last guest left and the family collapsed on living room sofas in relief for having the rest of the functions without anymore of incident. Mami spoke: “Arnav Bitwa phaargive your Mami phor inviting those three ladiejj, woh humri kitty party groupwa mein hai, not phaaends bas knowing and so invite karat hai… I didn’t know that they bill say such lies varna kabhi nahi invite kiya hota, hello hi bye-bye!” feeling guilty for inviting such peopled and letting that incident happen. (Arnav Bitwa forgive your Mami for inviting those three ladies, they were in my kitty party group, not friends just knew them and so I invited them… I didn’t know that they will say such lies or else I would have not invited them ever, hello hi bye-bye!)






Arnav looked at her, replied: “Mami it wasn’t your fault but please be careful next time about whom you invite… we don’t need this sort of poisonous people in our lives because they only want bad for us and inevitably harm us.” giving her a small smile and Mami nodded in agreement. 








Other smiled a little at the exchange, except for Mr. Shyam Manohar Jha as he was silently fuming in anger because he had been the one to have indirectly instigated those ladies, hoping some wild rumour will be sprawl that will ruin Khushi’s image. He was hoping the wild rumours and stories would create some negative thoughts about Khushi in everyone’s mind and maybe a seed of doubt between Arnav and Khushi… But all of it was in vein as Arnav had gone ASR on those ladies as soon as the words reached his ears before some wild rumour or story could have been fabricated and spread among others. He hatefully glared at Arnav sitting with his arms wrapped around Khushi while she snuggled closer to him and looked side-ways to see his pest of a wife clinging to him but made sure to hide his feeling behind his sugary smile. 













Nani said: “Theek hai, then everyone head up to your room as tomorrow there is the Gauri-Shankar puja which is held for newly married couple after pag-phere as per our family traditions, so early morning everyone has to get up to do all the preparations. Khushi Bitya, Payal Bitya you both know everything… remember all that I have told you about arranging of the puja…? And have all the things of the list that Panditji gave was brought or not…?” asked both of her Granddaughter-in-laws.   







Payal replied timidly: “I remember Dadiji, you don’t worry…” gave a nervous smile though in her mind she thought that she forgot have the instructions that Dadi gave yesterday but didn’t want to admit that in front of all.







Khushi answered with a tired smile: “I know everything that is required for arranging the puja, I used to do all these preparations with my Thammi when I was kid… she taught me all this, even G-maa made sure that I know everything. I had given the list to Hari Prakashji before leaving yesterday and asked him to buy, I already double checked everything after arriving today evening, sab kuch le aaye hai jaisa Panditji ne bola hai. I’m making the bhog tomorrow morning as while preparing that you can’t talk or take any help, so I’ll be doing that… everything is under control Nani, you just relax as Jiji and I’ll get everything in time tomorrow, don’t worry.” and yawned after saying the last bit.







Arnav gets up, saying: “Okay and that is the sign of good night, rest of the discussions tomorrow morning…” and bends down to pick his wife in his arms, uncaring about the family seeing them. 






Khushi exclaimed holding him tight at the unexpected act: “Arnav what are you doing, put me down… Sab dekh rahe hai, put me down Laad Governor!” demanding as she blushed mindful of the family watching them.







He shrugged replying: “So what, tum meri biwi ho aur yeh mera haq hai, what can anyone have to object about… now hold me tight as you know I am not going to put you down. You’re already tired Mishti and tomorrow also you’ll be running around all day I know, no matter how much I tell you to take it easy… You only run after everyone else, taking care of everything but neglect yourself which is so not done Biwi…” as he walks off with her in his arms while he scolds her for being careless with herself.






Both of them already have forgotten the others now that they were focused on each other and she says snuggling in his arms: “Humara dhayan rakhne ke liye toh aap ho na Arnav, phir hum kyun pareshaan ho…” pecking his cheek with a sweet smile. (You are there to take care of me Arnav, then why should I be worried…)






He smiled at her kiss, says: “Taking care of you like a 24x7 duty because the amount of trouble you keep getting yourself into, you are lucky that I love you so much. Shouldn’t I be rewarded for taking so much trouble, Babes…?” giving her flirty smile as he started walking up the stairs.






She looks up at him through her lashes, replied: “Chaliye kamre mein and I’ll make sure you are duly rewarded, Jaanu.” with a coy smile making him hurry to reach the privacy of their room while she laughs at her his eagerness. 











Their conversation was heard by all which had mixed reactions with the ladies blushing at the blunt open romance while men had varied reactions. Nani smiled happy that her elder grandson was happy with his wife and glanced at the shy newly married couple, she wished her second grandson would get over his shyness soon as his wife expects some romance from him. With that thought she got up to retire for the night wishing everyone good night while Mami was giving Mamaji a earful about why he couldn’t be romantic like that as they both too walked off to their room bickering. Akash and Payal shared shy glances giving competition to each other about who can blush more and NK made joke at their expense before heading to his room while the shy couple too left to go to sleep. 












Shyam walked to his room hold Anjali’s hand while fuming inside at remembering the romance Arnav was doing with Khushi. He thought maliciously: “Yeh aapne sahi nahi kiya Saale Saheb, you should’ve stayed away from Khushiji… she is mine and I will have her, by hook or crook! Khushiji, you will also be punished for letting Saale Saheb close to you… you know that you belong to me, that I love you but still you let someone else touch you… I will get what I want, Khushiji and Arnav’s wealth will be mine!” though gave a disgusted look to his foolish pregnant wife with disgust. 













Anjali was having mixed feeling as one side she felt happy for seeing her brother so happy but on the other hand seeing him smile with Khushi, for Khushi made her feel more than jealous. She didn’t know what to think and her pregnancy hormones made everything even more complicated, drastic for her. She needs to talk to Shyamji about her dilemma soon and he’ll help her sort her feeling, with that thought she entered her bedroom. It was too late for starting a discussion and tomorrow is busy, deciding on discuss this with him after tomorrow’s puja, went to change in her nightwear. She slid under the covers putting aside her dilemmas and troubles for now to sleep, dreaming about her little family with her Shyamji and Rajkumari.
















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PRECAP: Gauri-Shankar Puja… what new drama do you think will this puja will create…?

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[NOTE: Anyone has any suggestion or any question they would like the media to be asking ASR, Khushi and Raizada family... Please do tell than when I write the interview chapter I'll try to incorporate them and don't ask question on reader's point of view, any question a journalist would ask and what do you expect to see in the press conference... any suggestions or ideas...? Also don't forget to vote and comment... and please I wrote a chapter over 12000 words, that deserves comments more than 'nice chap' or 'good'... am sure you can do better than that...










Next update is of MTB and the chapter is turning out rather nice which makes me very excited to post it soon. PTKK reader, please have patience as I said earlier that editing takes time especially when I have other stories too. Anyways, until next time take care and will see ya soon...








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Kavya]