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Chapter 2

5 years ago

Mysticaldivine

@Mysticaldivine

[MEMBERSONLY] [NOCOPY]

PART 2

Cold and breezy November night seemed cozy in between them right next to the pool...standing there encircled in between arms...When a little breeze played a naughty whisper to break this frozen silence in between them ...he turned her around and made her chin up "Khushi..." She looked into his eyes, hearing his husky voice, "are you okay?" His caramelized eyes were piercing into her soul... making her heart beating erratically ...she wasn't ok...but neither she could name it or denied enjoying it.

Arnav bent his head down looking straight into her eyes,"You danced really beautifully yesterday Ms. Singhania,"

She looked up with bafflement yet with confidence"It's Khushi...[by correcting him]...Did you just come up with this lame idea to talk to me?"

His smile grew bigger understanding the tone of her voice,"I wanted to tell you earlier, but you seemed ... busy avoiding me." He said while raising his eyebrows...

She squinted in defense like a child by lowering his hand down from her chin,"No, I was not!" took a step back and walked towards the door.

Arnav smirked over her cute antics and proceeded with her asking her again,"No?" really,"

She continued walking when he stopped her by stretching his arm in front of her..., "I am pretty sure you were avoiding me at the dining table."

She took another step, but his advancement made her hit the wall."You should be the one to talk, because you are the one who left during our meeting this morning"

"Oh, So that is what making you agitated"?... He placed one hand on the wall bending his head and raised the other hand so slowly that her eyes moved along with that with the escalating rhythm of her heaving chest...He brushed his fingers over her face tucking her curls behind her ears...making her closed her eyes feeling this sweet mayhem under his fingers ...but the very next moment she placed her both hands on his chest and pushed him away. "No,I was not...now let me go ...Baba will be waiting!

"Ohhh, ...so you are afraid of thorns...Ms. Rose..."

"No, I'm not and It's Khushi! "She pushed him but couldn't make him budge an inch...

He held both hands in his "Then prove it..."Saying that huskily without warning, he touched his lips to hers so delicately, sending a shiver right through her spine and then raised his head just a bit to see himself in her luminous eyes for her consent...which urged him to capture her lips in between his own...to taste her nectar making her lost in his touch and in the maze of confusion and aroused feelings but she knew it at this point that she couldn't deny him or in other words herself. Finally, she had found the name of these sweet yet addled feelings...Yes! She had fallen in love with Arnav Singh Raizada!

Arnav was losing himself in her divine tasted essence. His one hand descended over her lower back, pulling her more into his hard torso while his other cupped her delicate neck spreading his fingers in between her hair to hold her firmly for this passionate kiss. The heated air around them was getting thicker opposite to its nature ...but with passion and longing, Arnav could only feel her softness right next to his ...Her soft curves were pressing, molding with his muscular ones intimately ... their tongues were dancing while teasing and tasting each other's nectar with the newest exploration of the warm niche of delights. The urge and the hunger of desperation changed into obsession ... time felt stopped trapping in between their inciting desires...

The kiss was not less than exploring each other lusciousness. He could feel her thudding heart right next to his, acknowledging her desperation not to let go of him. He was enchanted by her innocent touches and wanted to hearten this moment with his assurance in return...just to seize all of her doubts tonight and wanted her to feel that he is thinking the very same as she is.

He concluded, she has become an integral part of him somehow, but he was still confused on how to show her this truth. Arnav pulled away from her, feeling her out of breath. He looked at her swollen, red lips ...and couldn't resist caressing them with his thumb slowly yet softly ...she moaned with pleasure behind closed eyes...

He called her huskily,"Khushi! " And the next moment she opened her eyes, hearing her name under his lips...She couldn't take her eyes off of his lips... hoping to see the movement of em saying her name...a childish thing but her heart longed for that and he didn't disappoint her either ...

He whispered,..."Khushi!!" and she looked at his eyes showing him how her soul had been bathed while hearing her name. He could see the confusion and desire in her hazel eyes and knew they need to take it slow. Still, He couldn't help leaning down to the side of her neck ... inhaled her essence with a soft kiss on her nape ...brought his face next to hers ... seeing her eyes fixed at him with questions. She lowered her eyes while moving away from him but found his grip tighter than ever on her waist...He just couldn't see her detaching herself from him...

"Arnav! We needed to slow down, this is not right...we are two adults...we should've known better..."Her voice was shaking showing opposite what her eyes were oozing...

By raising her chin with his finger "Khushi! I know you are unsure just like me about these feelings, It's kinda new to me too ...I don't know the meaning of love and all but I know one thing that I like you ... I like spending time with you...being around you ...talking to you...[ by touching his forehead to hers ]... It feels like there is no emptiness in my life...no pain is out there ...life is just full of happiness"

After saying that, He brought his face right next to her and couldn't help chuckling seeing her eyebrows up in question in her bewilderment,

"What?... Don't you dare Ms. Singhan..." [he couldn't finish]

"Khushi!!!" she claimed to come near his face ...with her cute angry face ... demanding by covering his lips with her hand in a Gif ...

He was lost in her eyes, seeing her casting her right on him...he couldn't deny liking it either ...his mind detached itself from his heart ... ignoring all the norms as heart crossed its limits already in this yearning and the very next minute his lips kissed her palm with sound ...making her jolt back...His hand quickly held the back of her head as a reflex protecting her from hitting into the wall...where her hands held his collar in her reflex...their breaths mingled but his thudding heart over her arm made her placing her hand over it...feeling the rhythm of intensity... delivering the message of souls peeking through eyes.

Khushi said, "Arnav I never had thought a person like you had such a warm heart..." She chuckled, "I al...always thought you are like an arrogant Viceroy ...like a Laad Governor ...and" ...but the very next second she placed her hand over the mouth with popping eyes, realizing what she had just said...where wide big hazel eyes were busy measuring his anger but soon laid on His tempting smiling lips

Seeing her cute reaction, he leaned towards her by raising his eyebrows, "Laad Governor...really?"... and chuckled ..."What another name you had given me in your mind...

Her heart fluttered seeing him so close...smiling freely...even he could see her uneven breathing by his proximity...

HP's knock over the entrance door with Mr. Shinghania's message pulled them apart and she separated herself from him without breaking their eye lock...but the moment her eyelids covered her soul from him...he held her wrist...his heart wanted to stop her...wanted to say "Mat Jao" but his mind didn't cooperate in deliverance ...yet his heart took charge and gripped her wrist stronger...

Khushi moved towards him with the captivating smile ...leaned sideways by raising her toes and kissed him over his cheek... and by bringing her face to his with mischievousness..."I'll wait for you ..." and released her wrist in the nick of time when Anjali walked in..."Khushi!! I wished ...I could keep you here for forever...but your flight is on-time as Uncle is busy with his Mr. Sherlock homes' watch "...Khushi laughed at Anjali's expression without knowing that someone was lost in her dimples.

She walked behind Anjali but stopped in the doorway, turned around and whispered... " Mr. Arrogant." and left him smiling raking his hair. He never felt so light in years...

His phone buzzed and he smiled tucking his bottom lip under his teeth..."See you in a month...and don't forget to check the mail and the file...

Khushi!!!"

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Two weeks of preparations for the biggest fashion show, which was planned by him and Khushi at three locations, Bombay, Lukhnow, and London. Days were invested in this business, but nights were only for each other...hours passed talking to each other...making unbearable time easier. In between innocent giggles, teasing and blushing their hearts mingled with each other's soul...seemed like traveling on the time clock just to be together at 12:00 every night.

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Khushi supposed to have lunch with his father, but his urgent foreign meeting made him leave and she just ended up inhaling her Creamy roasted peppers & Tomato soup alone When Suddenly a waiter placed a plate of grilled Zucchini panini along with Arugula & Fried Mozzarella Salad ..."Excuse me, I didn't order anything..."

" I did..." Arnav sat in front of her and gestured waiter in thanks...

Looking at her baffled state...He started eating "I found it fascinating welcoming someone with O shaped face like a fish in water with quivering lips..."So Ms. Fishy ...let me finish from your side...Awww, I am so happy to see you Arnav ...thnx for coming..." She kept looking at him with her mesmerizing eyes...her heart was thudding seeing him after three weeks...He was looking devilishly handsome in his grey suit with white shirt...when her eyes stayed at his lips...with a flicker of desire...Her mind condemned her thoughts while her heart wanted to play with mischievousness...

Seeing she lost ...he placed his hand on hers and said huskily looking deeply into her eyes..."I missed you Khushi! won't you say anything.'

Her eyes refused to leave him...a rim of tear just appeared in her eyes, making her bewildered of its arrival...mind was in deep thinking Why? But Heart was smiling " you are in Love dear..."

"Hahn" She voiced out feeling his thumb caressing over her knuckles...and came to senses...shrugging off these rushed feelings...growing her smile bigger" Your fav food is getting cold...Eat..."

Seeing her tears...behind her smile...he became amused visualizing such a deep gesture from her... but a question resided in his head "Why did she cry and how can anyone smile hiding em as those drops don't even exist?"

Both finished their lunch quietly over a small chat and soon they both were out being unaware of two rival eyes...who were prying at them...

"Mr. Raizada...this prize is mine...I won't let you have this deal with Singhania...Khushi Singhania is mine...just wait...I'll meet you soon...Prince Arnav Singh Raizada!!!"

Arnav made her sit in the car by taking the car keys from his driver... and drove away...within minutes they were on the highway...towards an unknown place.

Khushi asked lovingly looking at her"So where are you taking me Mr. Raizada???"

His smirk with a desirous look made her heart skipped a beat or two before thudding withing her fragile visage...forcing her to turn her face towards the window...She just couldn't bear the heat of his piercing eyes anymore...

Soon, Car stopped by a shrieking sound in front of the AR office...He opened her door and both ended up in his chamber... By closing the door of his chamber, he pinned her right next to the wall and all she could feel him, pressing into her...His lips were playing havoc with her senses... She tried to get out of his hold but failed to do so...While he was not letting her slip out of his hands this time... especially when his mind was sure of what he wanted today.

By raising his head ...caressing her cheek with his thumb "I missed you so much Dammit!"...his lips couldn't resist dropping kisses over her eyes, nose, and her cheeks...feeling her skin next to his...She looked at him through confused eyes and he knew he had to tell her what he truly felt for her which he couldn't name previous time. They needed to talk, but he couldn't resist capturing her lips one more time ...this time she didn't resist either and let him do whatever he wanted ...anticipating with him instead...catching his hair in between her fingers pulling him closer to her...Inciting desires run through them erratically with the powerful sensation which needed to be tamed at this point...as he felt it strongly ...He knew they needed to develop a strong trust before moving further... He pulled himself away from her. She couldn't bear the heat of this moment and closed her eyes ...

He couldn't resist admiring her innocence and smiled. Their uneven breathing and hammering hearts within the rib cage were still very much visible... it wasn't difficult for him to understand her confused state.

Holding her chin tenderly between his fingers, he called her name huskily, "Khushi! "...Today he was feeling elated to say her name ...feeling his right over her..."Look at me..." ...Her lowered and rejected eyes were unbearable for him as always...He tenderly raised her chin with his fingers, "Khushi!!

He was about to speak when he heard her soft whisper, "Arnav! I ..." but her words refused to come out...but he cupped her cheek ...transferred his strength ...and she responded..."Arnav! We shouldn't have ended like this because now " ...and he completed for her smilingly " we can't stay away from each other"

She looked at him, surprised. She never thought in her wildest dream that he felt the same about her as she did. She found her strength, but only one word could find its freedom, "What?..." He answered lovingly by caressing her cheek, "...I can't stay away from you Khushi!"

She tried to move away but his tight hold was way stronger... She passed a confused look and he knew he had no choice other than telling her what he really felt for her.

"Khushi! I was never unsure of my feelings but couldn't name it that night but during these three weeks, I concluded that whatever it is ...it's mutual ...after that night, things never seemed to be the same... I have never let or felt about any woman like that. but...with you, everything seemed different. The very first day, you are the one who I am thinking about...all day...all night...your innocence yet confident personality has made me drawn into you. I tried to be away from you but I couldn't.

He paused, seeing her closing her eyes ..letting her head to fit into his chest...He smiled, putting his arms around her and continued, " I know working together, having these feelings can make things complicated but I am sure in my mind everything will be fine...

"Arnav! I am very clumsy, agitated, angry and spontaneously in many ways ...Baba always worried about me, but still, I never felt or acted like this before as I tried my best too, just to stay away from you but my heart didn't listen to me either...and I kept drawing towards you " He smiled at her innocent yet cute answer ...

While detaching her from him ...Still keeping her in the circle of his arms ..." And I am angry, arrogant viceroy, but you still drew into me ...so let's say it's a deal ...that everything will work out in between us as we both felt this strongly ...are you with me to give these feelings one chance...???"...

She nodded yes while smiling...While his eyes ambled over her lips and slowly he lowered his head by cupping her cheeks and placed his lips over hers. She encircled her arms around his neck, leaving a moan in return feeling his teasing tongue electrifying her spine...

Arnav said without leaving her lips..."Just leave all the worries for me...will you?"...Her humming sound made him chuckle in between but her mind was wondering, "Was this a dream or a reality?..."

A knock at the door made them pull-apart ...He answered after seeing her sitting down fixing herself decently ..."Come in!!!"

Sorry to bother Sir, but everyone is waiting for you in the conference room, I think your intercom is off the cradle, Sir. He gestured her in his approval..."I'll be there in five..."

"Khushi! Aman arranged this meeting as it will be beneficial for our project, My driver will take you home ...and I'll see you at Dinner with Mr. Singhania..."

"Baba knew, you were coming? "She asked with wide eyes being surprised.

Arnav smiled at her quizzical state, "Yes...See you tonight "

She got up to leave when he pulled her one more time..." You won't call me with my name..."

Being Surprised, she said "Arnav..."

"No, the name you gave me in your mind..."

A mischievous smile perked up over her lips and releasing herself from his weak grip...she swiftly walked towards the door and whispered "Laad Governor " by turning her head and left leaving him standing there smilingly ...

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He reached Vivanta at seven. He just sat when Mr. Singhania and Khushi entered. His waving hand stayed in the air while squinting to see Raj Gopal, his business rival hugging Khushi right in the entrance... He didn't know why, but anger rose in his veins seeing her so close to him. He missed seeing her agitated by Raj's sudden act, but his eyes only registered Raj's smile and comfort level...Like he knew her forever.

They all walked towards the table where Arnav was sitting..."Oh, Hi. Arnav, let me introduce you myself...leaning towards Khushi...Khushi and I are childhood friends...[Khushi witnessed Arnav's changing mood] but as I am here for a meeting so leaving you all...have a wonderful evening and nice meeting, you Mr. ASR..." With his cunning and deep look, he left but Arnav went into deep thought.

Dinner went in between talking about the next plans and all. Khushi could feel.his coldness in his attitude.Mr. Singhania excused himself for an important phone call When Khushi asked," Arnav, Is everything alright?... Did Your meeting..."

Cutting her in the middle he said calmly, "Everything is fine " while picking up the glass of wine...but she could feel the crispiness when a thought struck her head ... She placed her hand on his and asked: "Are you upset because of Raj?..." He looked straight in her eyes confirming her doubt.

First, a small smile appeared which grew into small giggles and soon that changed into a burst of laugh ... She leaned towards him while laughing and whispered, "I never knew that you could be so jealous" and started laughing again which stopped with a gasp when he held her hand tightly, pulling her a little closer with force," Because I can't see anyone near you or touching you dammit! "

Her eyes grew bigger but soon melted seeing herself in his smoldering eyes who were showing his pure intentions to her.No one ever showed or cast any right on her before besides Baba. The air was seized in between them. Eyes spoke volume than words When Mr. Singhania came back to release the stillness of the air but their hearts kept entangled.

The rest of the dinner went ignoring each other's glances. He said bye after shaking hands with Mr. Singhania piercing his eyes deeply at Khushi who was hoping to hear her name but he left her hanging in this confused state.

He was on his way to the Airport when one message "Mr.Arrogant" made him lean back and his lips just whispered "Khushi!!!..behind closed eyes"

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A week went by delving in deep work, day and night seemed devoted to this event. Their efforts spoke volumes as the show was spectacular. All the designs were displayed in red Theme. Arnav Who walked in the show but couldn't meet Khushi in between all of this ...Somehow his eyes were getting anxious to have one look of her. After the show Stopper, he called upon Khushi on stage while announcing the newly launched brand in the fashion industry...Huge applause went down with the lights and the eerie of the audience made him turn around towards the spotlight and his eyes just entrapped him capturing her beauty within his orbs...She was looking ethereal in Red dress...She stopped and looked at him with her soft smile adding an extra beat to his heart. Both walked towards each other ...eyes met forgetting the surroundings but the stance broke with huge applause. She walked forward by holding his arm offered by him and both received a huge shower of glamorous flashing lights by every corner. Both were looking at each other forgetting the surroundings When she moved further and kissed him on his cheek seizing all doubts of hers and his...making him surprised, yet ecstatic with joy.

Their private moment got captured by every camera within a clap of thunder ...but their eyes refused to leave each other without knowing that someone sitting there among this cheering audience was smiling cunningly ...Raj Gopal...who was ready for his next move.

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