Chapter 24

khushi held Arnav tight and pushed him down when Sheetal shuts the gun towards them but that wasn't for any use...

the palace was full of guards and sheetal succeeded to fool only two of them to have the gun and to enter normally inside...

Arnav's men are all there in time to stop the crazy woman in time...

They snatched the gun from her and one of them pulled her hands behind, keeping her immobile

-no...no...no...no...

Khushi was all the while keeping her eyes shut, holding Arnav tight towards her, protecting his heart with her two hands and mumbling "no" over and over again...

She wanted to stand before him to protect him, but he was all the while protecting her and for that she kept her hands around his chest and she won't let go

The police came to arrest sheetal but khushi is under shock and she won't ever leave Arnav arms...

Arnav answers all the questions of the inspector...the inspector wanted to hear khushi's version too but she wasn't able to answer anything

The inspector left, telling Arnav that he might question khushi tomorrow

-khushi...it's all over now...

Arnav said while kissing her forehead

She's clutching his shirt tight and won't let go

-we are going home, khushi...please...look at me!...look at me!

She's pale and she's crying silently

He cupped her face

-nothing happened bacha...I promise...I'm never letting anything or anyone to hurt you! My bacha my baby...are you hearing me?...khushi?

She seems to be weak...even more pale and then she closed her eyes...

She fainted

Arnav became more tensed

-Damn it! Khushi! Khushi!!

He carried her in between his arms and walked fast to his car

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In the emergency center

Arnav held khushi's hand so tight and even when the doctor asked him to leave to that she could examine her, he refused totally

-what is it doctor? Is she fine?

-she's alright for now but...

-but what?

-we need to do a scan

-what? For...what? What's happening with my wife? I need to know!

Arnav spoke harshly to the doctor...he's nervous and angry as the simple thought that khushi is not alright

-you need to calm down Mr. Raizada

Khushi opened weekly her eyes and looked here and there

-Ar...Arnavji...

It was the only name that came to her mind and heart

-I'm here!

-good you wake up, madam, what are you feeling now?

The doctor said

-I'm...ok...I want to go home, Arnavji

-yes, we are going

Khushi and Arnav are behaving like there is no doctor or nurse around

He was so close from her almost kissing her before everyone and she has eyes only for him and kept her hand on his cheek

They were about to leave but the doctor stopped them

-Mr and Mrs Raizada please, I need to do the scan!

The doctor was firm and the nurse start to prepare khushi for the scan

Arnav kept looking at his wife to calm her

The doctor examine khushi and then she looked at the couple

-I doubted it and then it's true! Congratulations!

-what?

Arnav looked at the doctor wanting to understand and so is khushi

-congratulations, you're pregnant!

The doctor announced with a smile and then showed them a little hole in the screen of the scan

-look...here is your baby...he has about four weeks now...so, he's so small...but you could hear his heartbeats

-heartbeats?

Khushi asked stunned looking at the screen

-my baby?...Arnavji...our baby

That was so much for one night to them...

-our...baby?

Arnav repeated looking stunned

-your pregnancy just start so be careful as it's I supposed the first!

The doctor said smiling and then left the couple for some moment of intimacy which they need so much

-Arnavji...

Khushi said looking down at her stomach and Arnav puts his hand above it in a protective gesture

-when I think one second that...

Arnav thought of the incident of sheetal...sheetal who was about to mess with the life of his khushi or his baby...

His protective side took over all his feelings of happiness and satisfaction

Silently, he makes khushi wear his coat and then he carried her in between his arms

-Arnavji? Where we are going?

He doesn't answer...behind here there are his men who are walking protecting their way from hospital to the car.

Arnav placed khushi in the car and then turned to them:

-I don't need anyone of you anymore! You know what would have happen tonight?!

He barked severely making all the body guards low their head

He's beyond angry towards them

The next moment, he gets in the car too

His hands are shaking from nervousness

-breath

He listened to khushi whisper and her soft touch against his cheek

-nothing happened and we have a baby now

-this is why I'm over crazy about what happened!

Arnav looked towards her and again his hands touched her tummy

-I could have lost you and lost our baby

-no!

Khushi puts her hand against his lips

-nothing happened...

-all because of me! Sheetal was my girlfriend and only because of me, she's there tonight to harm you

-no!!! She could have harm you too...she's insane it's not your fault, not your fault if you knew her one day and thought she's fine, please! Look...you already love our baby more than me!

Khushi tried to change the topic...her eyes teary from happiness that she can't think of that incident anymore

She touched Arnav's hand above her tummy

-I...

He said looking straight at her eyes

-I love you so much more than anything or anyone!

He said simply

-our baby is a piece of you so how can I not love him same way?

Khushi shivered listening to his confession

She closed her eyes and then smiled

-could you say more?

She said melting

-I love you khushi...I can't believe we have a baby now...a baby inside you my love...he's so small...he would need our protection so much...I can even imagine him and I so want already to take him in my arms, I will not let anyone harm both of you...both of you are everything in my life, everything

Arnav was about to lean to kiss her tummy but then noticed that the bodyguards are still there around the car...

He opened the window and screamed towards them:

-I SAID LEAVE!

Khushi opened her eyes suddenly, all worried, looking at Arnav with wide eyes

Arnav turned towards her and smiled finally seeing her expression

-this last sentence isn't for you, bacha

She giggled

-Arnavji...don't fire them...after all, they come in the right time!

Arnav leaned to make her wear the seat belt

-but they made a grave fault khushi, I can't forgive them for the moment

-but...

-but...I want to take you home now...I want just to hug you, feel you, it's then when I will feel that everything is alright and that you are safe

Khushi nodded...she wants the same...

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Back to RM

All the lights were on

And all the family are up...

Arnav was carrying khushi and when he saw that everyone is standing and run to them, the moment they cross the main door, he gets surprised

-Arnav! Khushi...beta...are you both fine?

-how did you come to know?

Arnav asked...khushi is trying to leave his arms and stand but he doesn't allow this to her

-bahai...it's on the media...the story is already on TV now

Akash said worried

-what?...I can't believe this!

-some journalists also came here but I handled them, don't worry bahai...I made sure no other channel will talk about this because if they start...

Akash said all confident...Arnav tapped his shoulder to thank him

-what do you think Arnav?...that we don't have the right to know if something this dangerous happened?

Dada said seriously

-is khushi alright?

Dadi said ...for the first time, she looked concerned about khushi

-I'm fine dadi...I'm alright

Arnav placed her on the sofa

And all the family sits down around the couple for more details

Arnav tell them the incident

-but chote?...why you went to the hospital?

Anjeli said holding khushi's hand

-khushi was troubled after what happened

Anjeli side hugged her

-khushiji...

She kissed her cheek

-but now I'm all fine

Khushi smiled to the family

Dada was angry...after all, what brings that sheetal in the party if she wasn't Arnav's first love...but dada knew that Arnav is also guilty because of that and it seems that khushi knew about the whole story as she's all understanding

After Arnav and khushi assured the family that nothing happened and also called khushi's family in Lucknow to inform them of what happened in case they heard from media...

Everyone decide to go to bed

Khushi is about to inform them of her pregnancy but Arnav gestured her to not

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Finally in their room...

Arnav won't let khushi move or do anything

He brings her nighty and made her wear it

-Arnavji?

-hmm?

-why you refused to let me inform them?

-not tonight!

-why?

-because...they will not leave you, they will take you from me, for more time and I couldn't wait to have you all for me!

-what?

Khushi giggled

-and the happiness of our baby made me forget to reward you of your success Mrs Raizada

-oh...really?...I don't need any rewards...I have you!

Khushi cupped his face

-still...I have something for you, bacha

Arnav winked to her making her heart bit so fast

Arnav went to the closet and then brings what seems a wrapped box

He handed it to khushi

Khushi takes it and looks at him smiling before opening it

There hundreds and hundreds of cards...

Khushi looked at them...

They are business cards...her owns business cards...with her name on it...professional fashion designer on it

The cards are elegant ...black and pink...

Khushi can't believe this

-your own business card Mrs Raizada...even if you're working with us...this business card is the proof that you're already a professional

-what?!

Khushi asked excited...she laughed and then she throws herself in his arms

-you can make your own projects if you want to or be independent of AR if you wish this too but we want you with us...

-you will not get rid of me that simply, Mr Raizada!

Khushi broke the hug to look at him

-now, international fashion companies will fight to have you!

She giggled

-so what?...I like to work only with my current boss who is actually so naughty...

-oh?

-hmm...he drugs me in the middle of my work into a store room to make love to me!

-really?...he's in did a pervert!

Khushi giggled sitting in his lap to admire her business card

-but I love to work with him...

-he's honored to have you!

Arnav said kissing her forehead

-he has something else to you

He added

-no?!...all this is so much and I can get used to this

-that's good for me, I want you to get used to what I will do now!

Arnav made her lie on the bed and then starts kissing her slowly all over her body...

Khushi closed her eyes and just enjoyed this incredible feeling...

She loves her husband

And she just love this arranged marriage which brings only love and happiness for her..