Chapter 2

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Part 2:

It was 1 am when they walked out of the party. The party was still buzzing with people, but Khushi and Arnav excused themselves.

"I hope Tara has gone to bed. Hope she didn't trouble everyone at home. '' said Khushi as they walked towards their car.

Arnav was listening but was too disturbed to answer. "Who was that man?? Why was she so happy to meet him? He had not been able to see that man's face as his back was facing him then, but how he wanted to see him." Arnav was busy in his thoughts.

Khushi noticed that something wasn't right. "May be he was tired. He did have a long day after all.." She assured herself.

"Is everything ok, Arnav? Are you tired? Was there a problem at the party? Did you fight with someone?" Khushi couldn't stop worrying.

He grew even more wild, She noticed. "I don't fight with people, Khushi" He blurted angrily.

"Sorry, I didn't mean that. I meant, Were you annoyed by someone at the party? Was it Mr...what's his name? You know that man who wasted so much of your time last month..."

Arnav knew who she was talking about but wasn't keen to volunteer any information. He was annoyed and angry and upset and whatever else it was.

"You know that man ...he is a bit fat...and he wears spectacles." Khushi tried hard to help him and herself recollect that man's name but it completely escaped her.

"Arnav, that man...he had delayed your project for so long...You know he"

"Ranjan..." Arnav blurted in frustration. He knew she would go on and on if he didn't. That was the last thing he wanted now.

He unlocked the car and got in. He was upset, she realised. She quietly got her seat belt on. She glanced at him as he drove.

"Arnav, what did Ranjan say that made you so angry?" She asked, unable to hold herself any longer.

"What the! Khushi, Can you be quiet for a while? Do you need to eat my head like this?"

"Eat your head? I was trying to help, and you feel I am eating your head. How can you be so mean, Arnav?" Khushi asked in disbelief.

"Mean? Me?" He asked. "Was she blaming me now?" thought Arnav in full blown anger.

"Yes, you. I was looking forward to spending some good time with you today. And you ignored me in the party and now you are so rude to me." Khushi complained. She couldn't believe how such a beautiful night was turning into a nightmare.

"You were not missing me much at the party, Were you? You seemed to be having a very good time" He finally let it out.

"Me? With Swapna, kira, Shwetha and Rani? Yes, of course!" She said with sarcasm. "I have so much in common that I had so much fun." added Khushi.

Arnav knew she had nothing in common with them." But what about that man??" he thought.

Khushi felt the car speeding much to her discomfort. She had no clue what was wrong. But she didn't like the way he was driving tonight either. "Didn't he know that I am scared of fast cars?" She thought to herself.

Arnav was surprised at the silence in the car. It was unusual when Khushi was around. He quickly stole a glance at her to make sure she was still in the car.

He pushed the car to a quick halt as he saw her. Her eyes were moist ! "What was wrong with him! How could he make her cry!" he cursed. After all the pain he gave her in the past, he had promised himself that he would never make her cry. But today he had. After all these years...

He quickly got out of the car, and walked to her door.

He felt guilty as he opened her door. Very guilty. Khushi looked at him for a second but then decided to avoid his eyes, as she realised the tears were flowing more as she saw him.

"Khushi..."

He slowly wiped her tears with his fingers.

She moved his face out of his hands. She was angry. She could understand that he was upset, although she had no clue why. But why did he have to be so rude to her? what had she done?, She thought.

Over the years, She had become so attached that his anger was very difficult to bear.

He pulled her face closer. "Khushi..." he whispered.

He could not see her cry...No matter what...It felt like a stab on his heart...

"Leave me, Arnav. You don't care about me. You don't love me." said Khushi.

"Khushi, how can u say that? You know I love you more than myself."

"No you don't. Do you know Arnav? I put so much effort to get ready for you today. We were going out together alone after a long time and you didn't even notice. I was longing to spend some time at the party but you didn't have any time for me. I was hoping we could spend some good time on our way back and you..." Khushi couldn't stop her tears. She didn't want to complain but his anger...brought out all that she was holding back.

It was true that he did not complement her today, he thought. He had been so occupied in reaching the party on time as they were running late. She looked gorgeous in the white Saree he had gifted her. He had noticed her. In fact he had found it difficult to take his eyes off her at the party. And that's when...

"You were happy without me at the party? I saw you laughing" said Arnav

"laughing? You mean, when I was pretending to enjoy the company there."

"No, I mean when you were truly enjoying the company..." Arnav swallowed the pain he felt. " of that man..." .he finally said

"What man? "

"I don't know. All I know is that he seemed to make you laugh and smile."

"I met so many men, Arnav. What do u mean?" quizzed Khushi. She hardly understood where this was going.

"I don't mean all the men you met, Khushi. I mean that one man..."

"Arnav, are you jealous? Is this what this is all about?" She asked.

Arnav turned around to look at the dark sky. It was true. He felt extremely jealous today. It was a strange feeling. He knew Khushi loved him but he couldn't help it. Perhaps because they have not been spending much time together lately. May be because he had not seen her laugh out like that lately as she had been quite busy herself.

Khushi got down from the car and stood beside him, leaning on the car.

"Arnav?..." she questioned looking in his eyes.

"Ok, I admit, Khushi. I am jealous." He had no choice but to admit the truth.

"Of who?"

"That man... that man who made you laugh and smile at the party! that man who made your eyes twinkle!" Arnav let it all out.

"WHICH MAN?..." Khushi yelled in frustration.

"That man you hugged..."

"You mean, Premji?"

"Prem Jijaji? " exclaimed Arnav.

"Yes, your prem Jijaji." replied Khushi. Arnav had no clue his Di's husband was there at the party. Why didn't he meet me?, He wondered loudly.

"He was in a hurry. So he left early. He was taking Anjali di out for dinner. It's their anniversary today, remember?" Khushi replied. Prem also had shared a special news with Khushi today. He had requested Khushi not to tell Arnav. Anjali would share it with Arnav and the rest of the family personally tomorrow. Khushi was careful not to spoil Anjali's surprise.

"Oh!" Arnav mumbled as he realised. He had completely forgotten. He had not wished his sister . He felt foolish as he realised how he was jealous due to his brother in law by mistake. He realised this wasn't the first time...but he knew Prem was nothing like Shyam. Prem and he had become good friends over the years and Arnav had begun to trust him. Khushi had a big part to play in it and he was happy to see his Di truly happy when she married Prem 2 years ago.

"Khushi, I am sorry...", he said sheepishly

"Arnav, how could you think like that? did u really feel I...?" what was he thinking, the thought made her uneasy.

"Khushi, I am truly sorry. I honestly didn't think much. I saw u talking to this guy and got jealous as you seemed happy." Arnav realised he sounded quite stupid tonight but that was the truth.

"Are you now saying that you have a problem if I talk to guys? And that you don't trust me? asked Khushi.

" Khushi, you know I trust you more than my self. You can talk to anyone. I don't care as long as you love me."

" Really, Arnav?" Khushi asked to be sure.

"Yes. I feel silly now. I don't know why I felt jealous the way I did. May be because I haven't been able to spend much time with you lately" he assured her.

"I can't believe you got jealous so easily. " She added.

" Perhaps because I love you and long for you...", he said as he moved closer to cup her face. Before she could say anymore, he sealed her lips with his and conveyed to her exactly what he meant when he said he longed for her. Khushi tried pushing him away but she could feel herself melting away in his arms as she always did. He tried to part her lips with his tongue and sort entry, but he could sense her anger. He slowly passionately negotiated his way in. That was the longest kiss in a long time, Khushi sighed. How she longed for these every day.

Arnav did not waste much time as he got her in the car and drove home as quick as he could. Khushi could sense the hunger and longing in his eyes. It was long overdue. Lately they hardly spent much intimate time together as their lives had become very busy with Tara, work etc.

He shut the door behind her as soon as she walked inside their room. Khushi blushed at the thought of what was to follow. He pulled her around and held her close. Her eyes were beautiful. He loved looking into them...

"You look gorgeous today...that's why I was jealous!" He said...

"I longed to touch you, to be with you, to hold you , to kiss you...that's why I was jealous!

I longed to spend time with you, to make you laugh...that's why I was jealous!

I was unable to do all this because of the company I was forced to keep...that's why I was jealous!"

"I love you Khushi..." He said as he kissed her lips once again. This time he could easily slid his tongue between her lips. She moaned in pleasure as he explored her mouth. She could taste the bitter sweet taste of wine in his tongue. She started to explore herself, but he released her. Khushi let out a groan in complain.

He scooped her in his arms and rested her on the bed. As he stared into her eyes, he promised himself...''Tonight, I will show her how special she is...'' And he did just that! She moaned in pleasure all night! When they were done with love making, she hugged him so tight not wanting to let him go..."not even in her dreams", she smiled as she prepared to sleep.

"Khushi..." Arnav said as he lay deep in thought.

"Tonight has made me realise how little time we get to spend with each other these days" he added

"hmm..." replied Khushi. It was true. Their lives were very busy and with Tara...

"May be we should take a holiday somewhere...Just you and me...What do you say? " Arnav asked. That sounded like a very good idea.

" What about Tara, Arnav? How can we leave her and go?" Khushi reasoned. She loved the idea herself but ...

Arnav realised there was no point discussing this any further. Their honeymoon was long overdue. He would organise things in such a way that she wouldn't have much of a choice, he smiled stealthily . And besides, Tara needed company, a baby brother or sister, Arnav reasoned to himself as he fell asleep.

The End..😊

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Afya2013-04-15 05:24:07