Chapter 67

------------------ Next day - Sunday - Evening

Hearing the bell, Buaji rush to the door calling Khushi loudly, "Aye sankadevi hurry up, Arnav babua is here".

"Ok Buaji", Khushi shouted back from her room as she picked up hair brush and started combing her hair.

Arnav enter the house greeting Buaji who blessed him in return and make him sit on sofa, "Do you need anything babua? Water? tea?", asked Buaji.

"No Buaji thanks, where is Khushi? We should be going now", said Arnav looking around to see if Khushi is there.

"yes ... yes ... I will call her", said Buaji and turn her face towards the room and shouted, "Aye Sanka devi hurry up ... Arnav babua is waiting".

Arnav flinched back hearing the loud voice of Buaji and thought confusedly that why Buaji is calling some sanka devi, who the hell is she, he asked for Khushi.

"Um Buaji ... wo Khushi ..", Arnav try to tell Buaji that he is asking for Khushi not some sanka devi but Buaji cut him waving her hand in air.

"Arey oo parmaishwari", Buaji called again in loud voice.

Khushi had her hair band in her mouth thats why she couldn't reply back , she hurriedly plait her hair.

Arnav looked on slight irritated, here he wanted to see Khushi and this Buaji is calling don't know what girl and what is the name parmaishwari ... even is the name for girls?, thought Arnav.

"Buaji ... call Khushi please", said Arnav tried not to show his irritation.

"yes Babua .. I am calling her ... wait I will get her myself", said Buaji and trun to go and shouted, "Arey oo titiliyaa ...".

Now who the hell is titliya?, Thought Arnav irritatingly and just then he sighed of relief when he heard Khushi's voice.

"Coming buaji ... why are you making a fuss", said Khushi as she came out of the room adjusting her dupatta and then balance herself not to bump into Buaji.

"Aye sanka devi watch it", said Buaji grabbing Khushi arm.

Arnav stood up watching Khushi coming to him; she was looking very pretty in simple white Anarkali suit. His eyes move up and down on her, Khushi blush seeing him checking her out.

That's what he like about Khushi ... she never dress out of ordinary or do something heavy to impress him, she just be herself and thats the thing which impress Arnav on its own record in return.

"Shall we go?", asked Arnav and Khushi nods her head ... she move towards the door and just then she remembers she had forget her clutch in the room, telling Arnav to move out she hurried back to her room.

Arnav went to Buaji, "Buaji we might get late coming back ... but I assure you that I will drop back Khushi safely before midnight".

Buaji smile at his courtesy, "Ok babua", said Buaji while tapping his cheek twice. Khushi came back and give a side hug to buaji and went out with Arnav.

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Like a gentlemen Arnav opens the door for Khushi and she got in with a smile. Arnav went to the driving seat and put the seat belt on and gesturing Khushi to do the same. Once settle Arnav started the car.

"Arnavji ... hows your arm now? It is paining?", asked Khushi putting her hand on his left arm. He wasn't wearing the cast and also he didn't bring his own SUV but instead he took Akash's automatic car.

"Yes it is fine ... Kh ..", Arnav stop himself from uttering Khushi and then said, "Sanka devi" with a teasing expression on face. Khushi looked at him surprise at what he called her.

"I didn't knew that you had so many names ... sanka devi and what was that .. permi .. no perma .. no ..um", as Arnav try to think

"Parmaishwari", said Khushi in an embarrass tone. And Arnav chuckled, "yeah and not to forget titliya too", said Arnav with a grin.

"Look who is making fun ... atleast my nickname is better than you CHOTTEYY", said Khushi emphasizing on the last word and that did the trick and wipe the smirk off Arnav's face.

"Di and Nani call me that out of love", said Arnav and Khushi smile, "So does my Buaji calls me out of love too".

"I thought your nickname was KuKu", said Arnav. "that's what NK calls you right?".

"You notice that?", asked Khushi astonished.

Arnav nods his head, "I notice everything related to you" giving her an intense look.

Khushi look down feeling shy, "NK name me that when we were in college and I name him NK short for his name".

"Ahan ... well I like sanka devi more", said Arnav the teasing look was back.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi pouted and smack his arm a little and Arnav chuckled again.

"ok seriously tell me na ... you arm is fine na? Does it still hurt you there?", asked Khushi pointing towards his wound through eyes.

"Yes Khushi ... my arm is fine ... see", said Arnav while move his left arm up and down ... his movements were slow but better than before.

"And wound is pretty much better ... it does pain when I stress my arm much but other wise its healing good", said Arnav.

"So who said you to stress it ... I told you ...you need to rest not work", said Khushi pointing a finger towards him.

Arnav look at her for a second, "Khushi by stress I meant was exercise ... that I do with physiotherapist", said Arnav.

"hmmm" said Khushi folding her arms.

"Come on Khushi ... don't give me that look ... seriously its fine", said Arnav assuring her and Khushi nod her head.

"Where are we going Arnavji?", asked Khushi after a while looking out the window trying to guess where are they headed. Arnav just shrugs his shoulder not wanting to tell her. Khushi narrow her eyes at his gesture.

"Come on Arnavji", said Khushi slightly irritated.

"You know I won't tell then why do you ask", said Arnav coolly and Khushi make a face and look straight.

Finding Arnav busy in driving, Khushi let her eyes roam on him. His face seems relax, happier and lighter. The tension lines which were always there, with the Kushal thing going on, were gone now. Khushi notice that today he didn't gelled his hair, so few strands of his hair were falling over his forehead giving him more handsome look. Her eyes went lower to his masculine figure clad in dark grey full-sleeved V neck shirt, sleeves pulled up to reveal corded forearms, paired with dark faded jeans and black sneakers.

"Like what you see haan?", asked Arnav staring straight ahead with a smirk on his face, is that even possible that Khushi stare at him and he doesn't feel it.

Khushi blushed at being caught and look out of the window feeling shy to answer. Its her secret that she liked Arnav in casual clothes more. Arnav caught her hand which was fidgeting with her dupatta, kissed it and put it on his thigh, Khushi blush more at the gesture. Arnav feel happy seeing the color rising on her cheeks, he always feel happy seeing his effect on her.

Few minutes later when the car was headed toward the limits of the city, Khushi realized where they might be heading.

"We are going to farmhouse?", asked Khushi and Arnav nodded his head.

"But why that far, I thought we will be going to some restaurant or something like last time", said Khushi.

"No ... I wanted us to be somewhere without any third person disturbance ... so that's why the farmhouse", said Arnav.

That means we will be alone, thought Khushi and her heart beat rises.

"you mean only us ... alone?", asked Khushi slighting gulping ... heart thudding ... anticipation, excitement and shyness mix.

"Yes ...", said Arnav with full smirk but seeing her avoiding eye contact he continue, " I want to talk and I don't want anyone to distract our attention ... and why are you worrying I am not gona eat you up" Arnav caresses her hand.

"talk about what?", asked Khushi

"About us", replied Arnav.

"What about us?", asked Khushi getting slightly worried and excited at the same time.

"Wait till we get there dear", said Arnav and Khushi pouted but she knew that if Arnav don't want to reveal it then he won't until the time comes. So with accelerated heartbeats she prayed for everything to be alright and look outside the window try to enjoy the scenery.

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An hour later they reached at farmhouse ... guards salute seeing Arnav and open the gates. Arnav stop the car in drive way. Khushi went out of the car and look around at the farmhouse. She had fell in love with the place on the first sight back then when she came here looking for Arnav. She moves towards the front lawn when Arnav calls her.

"Where you going Khushi?", asked Arnav moving towards her.

"Arnavji ... I didn't get the chance to see around when I came here last time ... now I want to see it all", said Khushi.

"Ok come ...", said Arnav taking her hand and move forward. Khushi give a bright smile seeing the lush green lawn with colorful flowers all around.

"Arnavji whats that over there?", asked Khushi pointing towards the triangular roof outhouse across the lawn.

"Outhouse ... one for guards and one of the servants and caretakers", replied Arnav.

Just then the next moment Khushi shriek with excitement and Arnav jerk back a little. Khushi move forward as her eyes fell on the beautiful pond on the right side of the lawn. How did she miss this beautiful spot before, thought Khushi as she sat down on the stone border of the pond and flick the water with one hand, playing with small red, yellow and white fishes. Arnav shakes his head watching Khushi turn into the small child.

"Arnavji .. its so beautiful", said Khushi looking back at Arnav with a happy face.

After few minutes Arnav take her inside the farmhouse.

"You have already seen the living room", said Arnav and Khushi nods her head but still move around looking closely at everything. She then stood in front of the book racks, looking at the collection.

"Books related to society and stuff is Di's (pointing towards one rack), Novels are Akash's and as usual Business related are mine", said Arnav.

Khushi took one book out of the rack which Arnav pointed as his, "This is not business Arnavji", said Khushi waving the book in front of him, "I never knew you read comedy too".

"light comedy", corrected Arnav taking the book back from Khushi and putting it back in the rack, "So what's wrong in it if I like to read light humor ... it relaxes me sometimes", said Arnav shrugging his shoulder as he took Khushi to dining area.

"nothing wrong ... its just surprising for me as I never saw you reading", said Khushi.

"Well there are many things you haven't saw me doing", said Arnav looking teasingly at her ... his sentence seems to have some hidden meaning, Khushi felt little curious at this but didn't said anything and move ahead.

"And here is the kitchen", said Arnav coming inside the kitchen. Khushi liked it as it have a cozy feeling.

Arnav then take her to back side ... on right side there was a piano and further ahead was the office section.

"Piano .. wow ... who plays it?", asked Khushi running her hands in its keys.

"Well Di had this sudden interest in Piano ... she try hard but couldn't learn much so I shifted it here ... Akash sometimes try his hand on it", said Arnav ... and pointing towards the door on right , "And this is our office area".

Then Arnav took her down the stairs towards the basement, "Well you have seen it before as well", said Arnav winking at her and Khushi move ahead avoiding eye contact with Arnav. There was snooker table in the middle, a bar and sofa set on either side of it ... Khushi blush as her eyes fell on the wall ahead the bar area ... remembering how she pushed Arnav on that wall kissing him senseless and her confession.

"Remember something?", asked Arnav as he hug her from behind. Khushi look down with shyness and then move his hands away.

"No I don't ...", said Khushi and move back giving a nonchalant expression. Arnav smiles and follow her.

They move upstairs ... looking around other rooms.

"And you have already seen my bedroom too", said Arnav and Khushi didn't react to it acting as if she didn't listen and give a look around.

Arnav then take her down and out from the back door ... there was a black tiled pathway heading to the vast garden area.

Arnav move behind her and cover her eyes."Arnavji ...", Khushi gasped at his gesture.

"Now its time for the surprise", whispers Arnav in her ear ... her heart started to beat fast in anticipation.

"Surprise? But you haven't said anything about surprise before", said Khushi.

"Well that's the thing about surprises ... they are not to be told sweetheart", said Arnav in his husky voice as he makes her step forward with one hand covering her eyes and other hand around the waist.

"Arnavji ... I will fall.", said Khushi as her foot stumbles as she took 2, 3 steps down.

"Not when I am holding you", said Arnav and Khushi got relax.

After a minute they halted. "ready?", asked Arnav and Khushi nods her head up and down. Arnav move his hand away and move to her side.

Khushi open her eyes and the sight in front of her surprised her very much. Arnav was looking at her face, which first show surprise then elation and then finally a wide smile ... her happy expressions.

"Arnavji ... its beautiful ... did you do this?", said Khushi looking at Arnav who nods his head in reply.

Arnav take her near the table and Khushi went ahead running her hands on table, lantern lights. She looked like an angel in middle of all the lights and with sky above darkening ... it gives her more ethereal looks. He moves ahead and hugs her from behind.

"Kaisa laga ", asked Arnav holding her in between his arms.

"Bhut Khoobsurat", replied Khushi as she places her hand above his. Arnav gives a light peck on her cheek ... Khushi blush and look around the area ... she wasn't expecting that Arnav could do something like this ... he wasn't the romantics type but then she did notice some changes in him in past few days ... may be this is one of them too.

They stood like this for a minute or two feeling each other's warmth and love. Khushi was feeling so happy ... that's the first time when Arnav had done something like this for her and it was making her feel special.

Her thought process was broken by Arnav's voice, "Bhook nahi lagi kiya ", said Arnav nuzzling her neck.

"Lagi hai na ", replied Khushi turning back in his arms.

"So lets start then", said Arnav and pull out a chair for her ... Khushi sit on it ... she uncover the dish on the table and then squealed with surprised.

"Biryanii?", said Khushi looking at Arnav who now seated opposite her.

Arnav didn't answer but gesture her to look at the other dish ... Khushi uncover the second dish and it was Palak Paneer ... Khushi looked on surprise as she uncover the 3^rd dish ... Alu Sabzi. Khushi was expecting it to be some continental dishes according to Arnav's taste ... but again Arnav surprised her.

"I know you like indian food so i asked to make them special with luckhnawi style", said Arnav and Khushi give him a wide smile, "I am sure it will be very tasty as its aroma is very intriguing" and took some biryani in her plate ... taking a bite she give out yummy sound and make A-OK sign gesturing she loves it.

Arnav felt good at succeeding in surprising her and started his dinner as well.

As usual it was Khushi who was talking more and Arnav was listening more ... they mostly discuss about fashion event ... um correction Khushi was discussing ... Arnav was busy adoring her expressions more.

After dinner was over Arnav take a plate from small table at beside the big one and place it infront of Khushi ... She asked with gesture of her head whats this'. And Arnav replied gesturing to open it. Khushi uncover the plate and squeal 3^rd time looking at juicy jaleebis. She happily took one and gorge on it moaning .. relishing the taste. Arnav attention diverted listening to the sounds and he try to not to think on other way ward thoughts.

"Thank you Arnavji ... its so tasty", said Khushi taking a second piece.

"I am glad you like it", replied Arnav.

After some time they move back ... when they reach near the back door ... the lights were on as evening was over ... Khushi saw the pool lights and move head as the surrounding giving a beautiful feel.

"Arnavji ... its very beautiful here ... infact the whole farmhouse is very beautiful", said Khushi beaming towards Arnav.

"Thank you ...", replied Arnav with a smile.

"but why there are two pools ... one small and one big", asked Khushi curious to know.

"Khushi this is not a pool its kind of hot tub ... see these buttons here (Arnav pointed to the edge of small square pool) ... its for hot bubbles ... mostly use in winter", said Arnav.

"Oh ... I thought this one is for kids and other one for adults", said Khushi giving a sheepish smile.

"its ok ... come lets go inside", said Arnav and move inside the farm house taking Khushi to his bedroom, "Khushi why don't you freshen up hmm ... I will go in other" Khushi nods her head ... she wanted to wash her hands.

Arnav left the room when he saw Khushi closing the door of the washroom. After freshing up Khushi adjusted her hair and applied lip gloss. When Khushi came out she got momentarily scared seeing the room in darkness but then she saw little lights at the door ... calling Arnav's name she move to the door and found rose petals scattered on the floor with 2 small candles on either side of the door. She found a note attached to the wall in front of the room door ...

"Follow the lights & roses" ... written in Arnav's handwriting.

Smiling wide and excited with another surprise waiting for her she followed the path ... which lead at the back of corridor then on left side ... up the stairs.

Khushi wonders why Arnav didn't show this portion before when they are checking out the farmhouse.

The path lead her to small hall type room ... dimly light ... only lights were of many small candles scattered on floor along with rose petals ... she further move in the room towards the center , the area which was the most illuminated ... and then next moment she froze on the spot seeing the 3 most magical words of every fairytale.

She could not believe it ... what she was seeing ... she knew that already that Arnav loves her ... if not then why would he risk his life for her ... she also knew that Arnav isn't much vocal about his feeling and she accepted that ... she also knew that Arnav will say he loves her someday but she was not prepared for it at the moment. Her eyes got misty as she realize that what Arnav wanted to do ... the purpose of this night.

Then she felt his presence behind her and heard him say the exact words written on the floor ... with addition of her name ...

"I love you .. Khushi ..", said Arnav slowly near her ear placing his hands on her waist. She turn around towards him as few tears escape her eyes ... the smile vanish from Arnav's face as he saw her tears.

"Khushi .. what happened?", he asked getting worried ...

But Khushi hug him in the next moment wounding her arms around his neck as she sobs a little. Arnav wrap his arms around her too.

"Khushi ... what happened ... please tell me ... why are you crying? ... I thought you will be happy", said Arnav getting confused and worried why she is crying ... he wanted to make his confession some way special to her ... so that she could feel special ... thats why he did all this ... he thought he will be happy with his confession then why she is crying ... didn't she like it?

"I am happy Arnavji ...", said Khushi calming herself still hugging him.

"Then why are you crying?", asked Arnav as he breaks the hug.

"that's what I told you ... I am happy very happy", said Khushi as she wipe her tears with back of her hand.

"You are crying because you are very happy?", asked Arnav raising his eyebrow and Khushi nodded.

"God Woman ...", said Arnav rolling his eyes ... "what's the need to cry then ... and here I am thinking you didn't like it ... and what if I have done something wrong ... I so nervous while planning for it ... this is the first time I have done something like this ... and .." .. Arnav was saying but Khushi cut him by give him a chaste kiss on lips.

"You talk too much", said Khushi intimating Arnav ... like he use to tell her when she blabbers, Arnav smile seeing Khushi mimicking him.

"It's very beautiful ... and I am very happy and ... (Khushi pause looking deep into his eyes) I love you too", said Khushi and Arnav smile widened.

"Khushi ... you know I am not good in saying all this kind of stuff (Arnav hold her hands in his) emotional and feelings ... I don't go well with these ... deals and business I can handle but these things irritate me ... I never give a thought to them before ... until you came in my life. I never knew loving someone could be this beautiful ... I want to say so many things ... I want to tell how I feel ... but I don't have words ... but I found a really apt thing which will tell you what I want to say", finished Arnav.

Khushi looked at him astonished ... this is probably the longest Arnav had said something ... nevertheless it was beautiful to her.

Arnav takes a remote from his pant pocket and press a button ... the room filled with music ... Arnav takes her hand again and hold her waist with other ... bringing her close to him.

(Song - Tum hi ho ... Movie - Aashiqui 2 ... Play the song to feel the moment ... couldnt thought of any other song better than this for this moment)

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte
Tere bina kya wajood mera

Arnav look at her with love filled eyes holding her close ... swaying only little ... not properly dancing ...

When the lyrics repeat second time ... Arnav lips sync it.

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte
Tere bina kya wajood mera

Tujhse juda gar ho jaayenge

Toh khud se hi ho jaayenge judaa

Khushi knew this song ... and she automatically understand what Arnav wanted her to know ... her feelings were the same for him. She squeeze his hand telling him that she understands his feelings for her ... her eyes shows her love for him

Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

(Arnav lips sync the lyrics)

Khushi smiles at him ... elated and happy the way Arnav was conveying his feelings ... Arnav moves to the side ... twirl her and then bring her close to him ... Khushi felt herself melting into him.

Tera mera rishta hai kaisa
Ik pal door gawara nahi
Tere liye har roz hai jeete
Tujh ko diya mera waqt sabhi
Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina
Har saans pe naam tera

Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

They both were looking into each other eyes ... not for once they averted their eyes.

Tumhi ho... Tumhi ho...

Arvan sway with the music holding Khushi close ... when the next stanza started ... Arnav turn her in his arms ... her back to his front ...

Tere liye hi jiya main
Khud ko jo yun de diya hai
Teri wafa ne mujhko sambhala
Saare ghamon ko dil se nikala
Tere saath mera hai naseeb juda
Tujhe paake adhoora naa raha hmm..

Khushi closed her eyes, her whole body buzzing with sensation ss she felt the rasp of his stubble on her cheek and then a tender kiss on the same cheek.

Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho..
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

Arnav turned Khushi around to see her eyes downcast, her breasts heaving up and down and cheeks were adoring the beautiful blush ... Moving his fingers down her arms ... he placed both hands on her waist and lifted her high up in the air, his eyes never leaving her for one second as she held on his shoulders for support looking down at him with shyness and love.

Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho..
Chain bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

When the music stops Arnav lowered her down slowly, Khushi felt sensation throughout her body as his fingers grazed the side of her breasts. Arnav pulled her face close to him and Khushi closed her eyes anticipating a kiss ... but after few seconds when she didn't feel his lips she opens her eyes to look into the smoldering brown eyes burning with desire ... Arnav was controlling hard not to lose control ... never before a girl affected him so much that he wanted her right then and there.

Khushi move ahead and touch her lips with his ... Arnav sucked in breath as Khushi press her lips more firm on his ... her kiss was light at first, touching her lips to his again and again.

Khushi was overwhelmed with all the things Arnav did for her tonight ... she wanted to show how much she is affected by all his gestures ... how much she loves him. So she moves closer to him ... molding her body with his ... inhaling the warm musky scent of Arnav's body as it drugged her senses, filling her body with utmost warmth.

Arnav arm wound around her back caging her in his arms tightly pulling her flush ... Khushi gasped feeling his aroused state, giving him the perfect opportunity to slide his tongue into her mouth.

The kiss changed in intensity as it went from gentle to hungry in seconds as he plundered the inside of her mouth. A jolt went right through Khushi as liquid heat pooled at the pit of her stomach.

This was nothing compared to the kiss she had before with him. Before ii was passion and desire and this time ... it was filled with love from both the side ... making it much more worth it.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

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Bubbles762014-07-16 11:11:44