Monday, 8 June 2020

ARSHI FF: Na Bole Tum, Na Maine Kuch Kaha...

CHAPTER 11: Vines with thorns  




































Arnav strolled down the stairs, and gently sat on the sofa reading the daily newspaper. Anjali was also sat there, next to him.







Maya (Walking towards them): “Anjali. Has Khushi come down yet?”







Anjali: “Nope”







Maya: “She’s not awake yet? How lazy can she be! It’s her first day” She complained. Arnav was sat there listening to all of this, knowing what was coming next. “Anjali, go call Khushi...We don’t have all day!”







Arnav: “No need...I need to go get my phone, I’ll call her on the way.” He interrupted as he walked up the stairs before they could deny. He didn’t want anyone to make his wife uncomfortable or conscious. With these thoughts running in his mind, he went up to their room to bring Khushi down.








On the other side, in their room Khushi was struggling to wear a sari, as she wasn’t used to wearing so. She heard a knock on the door and had a feeling it was Arnav. She opened the door slightly, and rushed to stand behind it. Arnav entered and saw Khushi was struggling to hold her sari in place. Not knowing what to do with it, she pouted as the whole sari unravelled beneath his eyes. 







He laughed and kneeled down and neatly fixed the sari from the bottom whilst she tucked the pleats in. She quickly gave him a thank you kiss on his check and then rushed to the dressing table, putting her bindi on. She then picked up her Chudra (Red-White bangles which new brides wear for their 1st year of marriage), but before she could put them on, she felt Arnav’s hold on them as he delicately placed it through her hand. 
KHUSHI'S SAREE, JEWELRIES AND LOOK










He then gripped her by the shoulders, and made her turn towards him. Without leaving their eye-lock, he picked up her earrings and necklace and placed them on her. Finishing that, he cupped her face as he continued to admire his drop-dead gorgeous wife. Khushi gestured, asking him on how she’s looking, hoping he would break the silence between them. Arnav had so many thoughts running through his mind...He wanted to say so many desirable things to compliment her, but not finding the right words, he took a bit of Kajal from her eyes and put it behind her ears. Khushi blushed profusely at his gesture, as she grabbed his arm as they both walked downstairs together.









Maya: “Ye Lo...Why did it take you so long?” She asked Khushi. 







Khushi felt uncomfortable answering this question...She was blank on what to reply.







Arnav: “I got a call.” He said casually, as Khushi looked at him amazed, mentally thanking him for backing her up. 







Maya: “Hmmm”







Dadi: “Maya, Arnav, Khushi, Come for Puja!” She screamed out from the temple, making them all walk towards her.






Khushi folded her hands, and shut her eyes and felt at peace, speaking to her Devi Maiyya.







Khushi (In Mind): “Thank you so much. For giving me such a loving husband...Please give me the courage to face all the responsibilities of the house, be a good daughter-in-law and make my husband proud.”







After the Puja, Maya took Khushi to the kitchen to make her first sweet dish for the Chula Rasm. Dadi also followed, and she showed her where everything is. Maya and Dadi then left to finish the other chores.






Khushi (To HP): “How much sugar shall I put in? What are everyone’s choices?”






HP: “Normal amount of sugar for everyone else, but Arnav doesn’t have any sugar...He’s diabetic.”






Khushi: “Oh...Okay, you may leave.”






HP: “May I help you?”






Khushi: “No, I’m fine. Thank you”
















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After making the dish, she walked to the table with two bowls of Badaam Kheer. She had made a separate one for Arnav which was Sugar free. She then placed it on the table, and was just about to give Arnav his bowl, when Anjali snatched it away from her.







Anjali: “I want this one.” She said as everyone else was served the normal Kheer and started eating. Khushi looked at each expression nervously...







Dadi: “Wow! Kya Baat Hai! I didn’t know you could make such good Kheer.”







Payal: “Seriously Khushi...This is the best Kheer I’ve had to date.”







Akash: “Absolutely! From now on...You will make Kheer for me, okay?” He sweetly said to which Khushi nodded.
  






Arnav smiled hearing everyone’s compliments, but noticed Khushi was a bit apprehensive as she was looking at Anjali. He gave her an assuring smile and was about to ask her to serve him some when he heard Anjali speak.







Anjali: “Yuck! This is not sweet at all! How are you all eating this rubbish?” She said, looking disgustingly at Khushi. Arnav snatched the bowl back from her and turned to Anjali.






Arnav: “This is my bowl...Sugar free one…” He said. “You taste the other one.” He said to her, making Anjali look at Khushi annoyingly.  







Khushi stood rooted to her spot, waiting for Arnav’s reaction after he had finished. She saw him eating it and waited until he was finished. He then looked around the table to see if there were anymore. She looked on pleased that he was contented, and quickly passed him the bowl, and was now very much satisfied. 








Dadi: “Here Beta...Your gift.” She said handed her a box that contained a gold set. “This is for making us such amazing Kheer.” She smiled as Khushi smiled happily. Anjali looked on with jealousy as every continued to praise her Kheer and gave her their gifts. 










Arnav smiled at Khushi as he went upstairs to go get ready for office as Khushi went back into the kitchen. 










 *Ring Ring*
*Ring Ring*
*Ring Ring*











Maya (Picking up the phone): “Hello”






Garima: “Namaste Ji. Can I speak to Khushi?” She said as Maya called Khushi and asked her to take the phone.






Khushi: “Hello?”






Garima: “Khushi?” She said happily, on the verge of tears.






Khushi: “Mumma!”







Garima: “How are you Beta? We’re missing you so much!” 







Khushi: “I’m fine. I’m missing you all so much! How is everyone back there?” She said but did not hear a reply from her mother, as Buaji snatched the phone off her and answered it. 







Buaji: “Are Titaliya...How are you?”







Khushi: “I’m good Buaji. How is your health?”







Buaji: “I’m coping I’m coping. Beta, how are you coping at your sasural?”








Khushi: “Good Buaji...I made Badaam Kheer, and they all liked it.” She said happily.









Buaji: “And Arnav Bitwa?”







Khushi (Shyly): “He also liked it Buaji”







Buaji: “And your Suhaag Raat?” She laughed whilst Khushi looked around embarrassedly. “You can tell me...No need to be shy...I’m your Buaji na!” She said but Suraj took the phone of her. Both father and daughter duo had a long catch up as Maya kept hovering over her. Khushi started feeling conscious, to why her mother-in-law was looking at her intensely. 








Arnav came down a few moments later in his office attire, getting ready to leave.







Dadi: “Where are you going Beta?”






Arnav: “Office, Dadi.” 






Maya: “Ye Lo...Obviously. No one has time for my son...What should he do?” She said indirectly taunting Khushi. 






Hearing this Khushi put down the phone immediately, and looked on disappointed. Khushi: “Is it wrong to speak to my parents?” She said disappointed, when the phone once again rang. This time Arnav answered it, speaking to his father-in-law.






Suraj (Through the phone): “Can I speak to Khushi?”






Arnav: “She’s upstairs...I’ll ask her to speak to you later.” He said as he cut the call and Maya looked on proudly. Khushi looks at his in utmost anger...She was hurt understanding that even Arnav is thinking along the same lines as her mother-in-law. 














Arnav (In Thoughts): “Why do they always do this? Can they not give anyone their personal space? They did the same with Payal and they’re also doing the same with Khushi! Dammit! I even married a person of their choice...and Still?” And with these thoughts he grabbed Khushi’s hands and took her to the car, as they both sat down leaving a smirking Maya behind...







Khushi reluctantly sat down and stared at him angrily, feeling hurt.







Khushi (In Thoughts): “Maybe I was imagining this love...We only share physically intimacy...Nothing else. What I saw last night must have been an illusion.” She said to herself in thoughts, without giving a second glance at Arnav.













Reaching AR, Arnav got down from the car and opened her side. He held out his hand for to her hold, but she gives him a hurt look and ignored it. His heart broke into a million pieces seeing her walking away.








They both entered AR together, and were greeted by the staff members. They got many congratulations on the wedding and welcomed Khushi to AR. Arnav looked on dejectedly at Khushi and his hand was urging to reach out and hold Khushi in his arms but fearing rejection he showed her the way to his cabin...








They both entered his cabin, and Khushi immediately got a warm feeling from the place. But once again feeling hurt, she simply sat down on the sofa that he brought her to. Arnav was very much displeased... Khushi hadn’t even looked around his cabin, the place where he spends most of his time. Sighing, he walked over to his desk, and sat on his chair. 








Arnav (On Call): “Priya...Come upstairs to my cabin now.” He said angrily though the phone and in a matter of seconds, she was up into his cabin with trembling legs.







She knew she would without doubt get blasted on; this was not a new thing for the secretary of Arnav Singh Raizada...








Arnav: “Where is the phone I asked you for? It should have been here by now!”







Priya: “Sirrr...Actually there was some problem in the delivery...But I contacted them again when you rang in the morning...It has now arrived...Sirrrr....” She stuttered passing him the package, rooted to her spot.


  




Arnav (Angrily): “Do you need an invitation to leave?” He said as she hurriedly took his signatures and didn’t waste another moment in leaving...









Hearing this Khushi jumped up realizing that he wasn’t angry at her, but at his mother. A sense of helplessness and disappointment over herself blew her over for doubting him and making him feel bad...And on top of that he was taking his anger out on his staff...Seeing Khushi jump up like that, made him walk over to her, hesitantly, wondering whether she would take the phone at this moment in time. Arnav skeptically sat down on the sofa, beside her, not knowing what to say...










Arnav: “Voh...Voh...” He stuttered but before he could actually start his sentence, he felt soft luscious lips on his own. He didn’t have to think twice before knowing it was his one and only Khushi. 









The kiss was a passionate one, as Khushi murmured a sorry in his mouth, making him relax. The kiss soon intensified as Arnav placed his hand on her bare stomach as he made her lay down on the sofa. She grasped her fingers into his hair as he trailed his rough but oh-so sensitive fingers up her spine. Forgetting where they were...they were once again reminded of their whereabouts as they heard a loud knock on the door. 











Khushi jumped up hearing it and quickly adjusted her sari, as Arnav laughed and also did the same. Khushi then looked up at him and used the pallu of her sari to wipe the lipstick from his lips. She also fixed his hair whilst he could not help but smirk at his terrified wife...










Arnav: “Come In!” He said as he sat down at his desk. 







Aman: “Sir...Your signatures…”







Arnav: “Bring them here.” He said as Aman walked towards him with the files.







Aman: “Bhabhi? You? Here? Namaste...Would you like anything? Tea? Coffee? Food?” He said in one go making her laugh. 







Khushi: “No thank you Aman...I’m fine...But don’t worry...If I need anything, I will come to you first.”







Aman: “Zaroor…” He smiled as he turned back to Arnav who passed him back the files, cuing him to leave. 









Arnav then walked over to where Khushi was sat and opened the packaging, taking out her brand-new phone. He also took out his phone and noted a number down and called the same. Khushi asked him with her eyes on what he’s doing and he simply smiled as the phone continued to ring.








Suraj (On Call): “Hello? Who is this?” Hearing her dad’s voice, she squealed in happiness, widening Arnav’s smiled.







Arnav: “I didn’t forget...”







Suraj: “Arnav Beta? Of course, you didn’t forget...I have full trust on my son-in-law.”






Arnav: “Well I hope I never disappoint...Anyway this is Khushi’s own number, so instead of calling on the house phone, do call on this. This way you can speak to her whenever you want.”








Suraj: “Thank you Beta...You care so much for her needs.”








Arnav: “I’ll pass the phone to Khushi now.” He said as he passed it to his eagerly waiting wife as he walked over to his desk.









Khushi excitedly took the phone off him as she spoke to her dad on the phone happily. She walked over to his desk, thanking him with her eyes as he pulled her down on his lap. She gestures to him that she is still on the phone, but he simply grinned at her in return. He quickly picked up a remote and pressed a button, which made the chair smoothen out as they were both made to lay back. Khushi struggled in his arms, and tried to get up but his shivering touch stopped her from doing so. He again started his mischief by tickling her bare stomach as her sari was giving him full access to do so.









He trailed his fingers up through her stomach making her breath hitch, but not making a sound as she was still on the phone. He replaced his tickling technique with a trail of kisses right from her neck to her breasts. Khushi started giggling at the feeling of his soft lips mingling with her skin and her breathing started to get heavy as he trailed deeper and deeper into her cleavage.








Suraj: “Khushi, why are you laughing? I was only telling you about the Pagphere? So, remember...Tomorrow we’re coming to collect you.” 









She couldn’t reply because of his mischief so without a thought she cut the phone and shot deathly glares at her smug looking husband. Seeing his cheeky face, she couldn’t help but kiss him tight on the lips as she caressed his face and admired him shamelessly. She moved to his eyes, as she one by one kissed them, pronouncing that she loves his descending eyes the most.









Again her phone rang, but she chose to ignore it as she was very much busy in showering kisses on her loved-up husband. Knowing that she wasn’t going to answer the phone for his catastrophic love making, Arnav picked up the phone and asked her to pick it up. She smiled and picked it up as she sat on his lap properly, as he placed his hands around her waist as she continued speaking to her father contentedly. 









After Arnav finished his work, with a mild taste of romance in between, the two lovebirds set off back to RM. Not finding anyone visible when they reached, Arnav sneakily took Khushi up to their room to carry up his unfinished task from morning...

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