Chapter 6

Arnav - Finally...she slept... (He pulls her side of bedsheet on her...) how many things do you thing in you such small brain...(caress her head...) drama queen...(pecks her lips quick) I kissed you like this...(Lay down back pulling her closer) Dont you get tired speaking so much in a day...Pagal (Sleeps making the hold on her tight)

Aarthi came and woke up Khushi and Arnav. She informed about the kitchen ritual. Now Khushi has to cook the breakfast. She had her bath and now combing her hair. Arnav lazily rolling on bed and Khushi starts scolding him in low voice.

Khushi - Husband it seems husband...see how cool he is...(Arnav is hearing to it but he doesn't react. She turns to him) I want to ask you something...(Arnav get up and start walking towards her)

Arnav - Really? (Comes and hugs her from behind) ask...

Khushi - What is this?? you be little far from me...always you...you...do something or the other being so close to me (he starts rubbing his face on her shoulder making her uncomfortable...) Arnav jiii

Arnav - Hmmm

Khushi - I said I want to ask you something...

Arnav - Ask..sweety...I would give anything you want...

Khushi - Who is sweety...??? (Turns and looks at him and he surrounds his arms around her neck smiles and kiss her cheeks)

Arnav - You buddu...I am being all so romantic and you never understand (Khushi thinks "understand...bloody I can feel all this things, but you have to understand as this wont be permanent and stay away from me" seeing her lost Arnav asks ) ok ok...no joke...tell me what it is...

Khushi - Actually...I want to prepare everyone's favourite dish...so will you please help me...

Arnav - I would love to...but I cant cook honey (he pull her cheeks)

Khushi - Arey you tell me their likes...I will cook myself...

Arnav - Oh like that...fine...maa will like Aloo parata and curd, Papa..will have light breakfast...bread toast with butter and Orange juice...me...you make anything I will eat it...(Khushi was still not very happy) smile now...I told you what you need

Khushi - And Daadi... (Arnav forgot he hasnt told the truth abouth Daadi to her...)

Arnav - Oh yeah I forgot...Daadi will like Semiya Kheer...(Khushi smiles now and kiss his chekks and pushes him, running of the room..when she was at door ) What was this?

Khushi - Gift for helping (Winks she goes to kitchen and prepares everything as Arnav told...for Arnav she prepared some poori and aloo sabzi. She arranges everything on dining table..Aarthi and Pranav come..she take their blessing)

Khushi serve the breakfast.

Aarthi - Wah Khushi Aloo parata...(taste it) hmmm yummy...you asked chotte?

Khushi - I dont know any chotte...Arnav ji told me (Pranav smiles...)

Pranav - Your Arnav ji is our chotte...(Khushi bites her tongue and smiles) Thanks beta...the juice is perfect..less sugar and as per my like...must say you are a quick learner...(Khushi blushes a little and Arnav comes and sits taking his plate...)

Arnav - So what did you prepare for me...

Khushi - Poori and Alu sabzi...(She speaks hesitantly and serves him...he eats the first bite and makes the face) Is it not good? (She looked all worried) Tell me na Arnav ji...(He chews and gulps it)

Arnav - Not bad...(Pranav pinches her ears and give a necklace box to Khushi)

Pranav - This is your gift for the Kitchen ritual...(Aarthi is done with food as well so she also comes with Bangle box and give)

Aarthi - And this is my gift...

Khushi - But... there was no need...

Pranav - How come no need... it is needed and we are giving out of love so please take it... (Getting up from seat) Lets go Aarthi...you will be late for temple...

Aarthi - Ya ya...lets go...Khushi...you just make sure he finished breakfast and then after we come back you guys can go...(They both leave...Khushi is happy and turns to Arnav...)

Arnav - Are you happy because they liked the food or is it because they gave gifts?

Khushi - Both way...Anyway you dint praise or give gift right?

Arnav - Arey why should I...its your duty as my wife...

Khushi - Whatever...its ok...I will console myself saying my husband is a conjuice... tell me where is Daadi...she dint even come for breakfast...

Arnav - I told you she cant come ...we need to go...(He finished his breakfast by now and washes his hand..takes the Kheer bowl and walks towards her) Come... (she follows him and he takes her near a room) This is Daadi's room...

Khushi - She may not like me coming in without she herself calling me...

Arnav - Its ok...I am with you...She wont tell anything come...(He takes her in and she saw a photo with garland...and the date of death written below the photo)

Khushi - So...you were making fun of my fear

Arnav - No Khushi...I just dint want you to agree to all this just because Daadi is no more...but when you think about her everytime I couldnt hold it any longer...This is the truth...(He keeps the kheer near photo) Daadi...your favorite Kheer...Khushi has prepared...please accept her...and wish us...(He takes the blessing ...Khushi also joins...)

PARTY - IN OUTHOUSE
Arnav and Khushi's dress as below (Sorry if my choice is bad)

The reception and Business announcement is made...every one congratulates them. It was a happy evening. Many were praising the arrangement.

Guest 1 - Wow ...such a nice arrangement...who is managing the event Mr Raizada..

Arnav - My wife Khushi...she is interested in all these things...

Guest 1 - So...you guest can get all your events managed by her...

Arnav - Yes...for life long (Smiles..)

Guest 2 - Your dress is so apt...who designed it

Arnav - My wife again...

Guest 2 - Oh..your wife so talented...you are lucky Mr Raizada...

Arnav - That I am ...Thanks...(he excuses himself and is walking with Khushi and she wispers)

Khushi - Arnav ji...now you mean I have to stay with you life long...

Arnav - I married you again Khushi...so obviously...dont be a fool...you and your stupid question...(Wispers back...Khushi makes a face) ok ok... dont make faces now...come I want to give you something...(He takes her to his room and she get scared when he locks the door)

Khushi - Why are you locking the dorr...Arnav ji...there are guest around...(He starts walking towards her...) dont come near me (Closes her mouth) I wont allow you to kiss me here...(He comes near and easily pull her hand out looking at her. She starts again) Look Arnav ji...you can do all this in our home...let me go now...

Arnav - So I can do all this at home (He smirks..and Khushi realises what she was blabbering but she recovers)

Khushi - I mean talking...

Arnav - Oh talking.,...but why are you clarifying what you thought I meant...(He makes her sit on bed...kneels down pulls her leg and slides her saree up)

Khushi - What are you doing...look if you do anything wrong with me...I am going to scream...

Arnav - Oh really...ok by all means...you can scream if you want them to see what I will do with you...(Khushi mutters "oh oh this laad governor is crazy...he starts his romance anywhere...shameless") I heard that...

Khushi - I told that for you to hear only...(makes a face)...leave my leg...

Arnav - Have patience...(He pulls the payal/anklet from his pocket)...Morning you complained that I dint gift you for cooking right??? So I got this for you...(making her wear them) happy??

Khushi - Very much...thanks...(she stands and looks at him with joy...) you I never use to get gifts...today I got 3 gifts I am so lucky...you made my day Arnav ji...but this will be very costly right...and you are just joining business...why did you waste papa's money...he already got me gift..I would have waited arnav ji (She starts he non stop express again)

Arnav - Just enjoy the moment Khushi...This is from my hard earned money so you dont have to worry...I saved this money when I use to work in a hotel during my studies...I had saved it for you...relax...(He comes and comforts her by hugging sideways) by the way wont you get tired...you always speak...

Khushi - I speak too much is it?? (Makes a sad face)

Arnav - Hmmm not too much (She smiles) tooo much...(he laughs...and she hits him playfuly)

Khushi - Arnav ji...

Arnav - Ok...we shall continue these thing in home as you said (wispers) come lets join the the party back ...everyone will be looking for us...(They walk back to the party...Arnav and Pranav were busy with their business people and Khushi was standing alone as Aarthi went to see the gift arrangements for guests. A girl walks to her)

Girl - Hi I am Sheetal

Khushi - Hello...I am Khushi...

Sheetal - I know...(Smiles)...you are the luckiest person I must say.. to have a husband like Arnav...

Khushi - Thanks (She blushes...think ..."I will tell him my feelings today...I wont hide them anymore") You know him?

Sheetal - Yeah...we studied together...

Khushi - Oh ok...I think he is busy with Business people...you want me to call him?

Sheetal - No no...its ok...he may not like it...

Khushi - Why? You both studied together so you must be friends right?

Sheetal - We were friends...but not anymore...we had a fight...

Khushi - Oh...dont worry...fights are common between friends...everything will be fine...since you are his friend..you can be my friend too if you dont mind...(Extends her hand)

Sheetal - Sure...why not (Shakes hand)

Khushi - Thats nice of you (They both speak a lot and Sheetal shares a lot of things about Arnav and her friendship before fight...and a seed of jelousy was planted in Khushi's mind..after sometime)

Sheetal - Ok...I need to go now...this is my card...(Khushi takes the card)

Khushi - Have food and leave Sheetal...

Sheetal - No its ok...I had snacks when I came to party...I am full...

Khushi - Ok...(Smiles and bids a bye to her and was looking at that place. Arnav comes there)

Arnav - Who was that? (Smiles...) you made a friend?

Khushi - Yeah I did... I am sure she can become your friend too

Arnav - Hmmm not bad...if she agrees to be my girlfriend I am ok...

Khushi - When I am here...you need a girlfriend also? (Puts her hand on her waist either side...questioning him)

Arnav - Whats wrong in that... one in the house...one outside...why do you think I searched you ...just to be at home...dont dream you will get to be with all the time...(Khushi was shocked to hear something like that from him who was all lovey dovey till now)