Chapter 31

Thank you, guys for the support. I'll reply to your comments on this chapter (The Two Parts) together. This update is very short because it's the second part and I want to stop it here.

Chapter Twenty Two

Entwined
-Part Two-

Khushi looked down at the love bites which were imprinted on her body, a sheepish smile adored her face. She realized that her nervousness had been uncalled for. Arnav had been so careful. His looks and whispers of love and passion had been intoxicating her and melting her heart erasing any kind of discomfort.

His smell was still filling her nostrils. He smelt divine.

Her muscles stretched under the hot shower easing her sore body.

It was time to let go of the guilt and move on with him. No looking back, Khushi decided. They deserve this.

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Khushi glanced through the mirror at Arnav who was walking towards her. Her hand stilled on the hair comb when he put his arms around her from behind. She closed her eyes as he kissed the pulse on her neck, his hands were stroking her wet hair.

"Let's have breakfast." He pulled away reluctantly, remembering that her body may be sore.

"It's so late." Khushi gasped when her eyes caught the time in the clock, 9:40 a.m, "Naniji must have gone to the temple."

"I told her that I'm staying home, and so are you."

"But why are not you leaving for work?"

"Do you want me to go?"

"It's just...A.R..."

"It won't suffer bankruptcy if I don't go to office in a Saturday morning. All we do on Saturdays is usually wrapping up the week's work and making reports. Only few of my assistants work on Saturdays. You didn't answer my question."

"What question?"

"Do you want me to go?"

"No." Khushi started eating in attempt to avoid his intense gaze.

They talked about books, business and food while having their meal. It was a chance for them to know the other's liking. Khushi felt so grateful that he stayed home with and for her; just the thought of him being away after an exhilarant night had her feeling empty. She shook off that feelings quickly.

Arnav took Khushi to a restaurant for lunch as the family had gone to Anjali. Nani had told Arnav that Anjali should not take the trouble in visiting them as she was a newly pregnant. They had an awesome time together. Khushi made Arnav tell her about the many times he had seen her before marriage. He told her about some of them while trying not to sound desperate.

He felt love blossom in his heart once again as he recalled those days.

Such times they spend together make their bond stronger, make them appreciate what they have and make their hearts unite. The world looked better in their eyes. Arnav and Khushi valued this.

Later, they went for a walk. Khushi entwined her fingers in Arnav's and snuggled closer to his warmth. She did not care about people around them neither she could see them; she was attuned to him. They did not talk much then because could hear what the other did not say about their need to be together, their one happiness, their entwined souls. Both knew that their life was entwined in all levels now. As if in cue, their gazes met. Arnav bent to kiss her forehead as they reached a park. They found a secluded area there, so Arnav laid on the grass and rested his head on her lap. Khushi stroked his hair fondly.

"Arnavji?"

"Hmmm."

"Can you tell me about Ma?" She wanted to know about every phase of his life, thus she chose to start with knowing his dearest people more. Arnav snuggled closer to her warmth, wrapped his arms around her and spoke without a momentarily hesitance. He had never felt life hiding anything from Khushi, and by telling her about his Ma, he would make Khushi a part of his past.

Arnav told Khushi about his mother's beauty, kindness, cooking, talent. Khushi bent her head to kiss his forehead silently consoling him.

"Let's go home," Khushi said breaking the silence.

At home, they joined their family for some chit-chat. Arnav looked at the Khushi, who became so close to his family. She was talking to Nani and Mami as one talks to their mother. He felt great to see how long they had gone together, how strong they are connected now- past, present and future.

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Khushi woke up to a tantalizing sensation against her neck. Lazily, she opened her eyes to look at her husband.