Chapter 79

Khushi came out of washroom, wiping her face. She moves to bed and kiss Arush's forehead who was sleeping with Payal. Khushi was happy seeing that, Arush was mingling well with her sister and parents. Its very essential part of one kid's growth to mingle well with other people in his/her life. And Khushi was happy that she had made Arush come out of his shy shell. She wanted him to be happy exploring new things and people in life.

Khushi moves towards the make shift bed on the floor, as the bed in her room was only big enough for two people to sleep. She lay on her makeshift bed on floor. Her mind went back to the events of night. She blushed and hides her face in her hands as if she could still feel Arnav's touch on her body.

How Arnav was not letting her go away from his arms, if not for Lavanya's call Arnav would have started kissing her again. Lavanya had left with Aman so now Arnav was going to drop her. Arnav take her to the restaurant, which is also on other floor of the building. First time in her life Khushi couldn't eat her favorite food, due to Arnav's intense eyes and his teasing smirk. Then when they were on there way home, how Arnav was brushing his fingers on Khushi's thigh which was bare due to the slit in her dress. 2, 3 times khush cover it with the over coat, but Arnav would remove it and started brushing his fingers again. After 3, 4 attempts Khushi stop as it was no use. But every time Arnav's finger brushes her thigh, she would feel butterflies in her stomach. Then when Arnav stopped some distnace away from her house, how he had held her hand in his tight grip not letting her go until she give him a kiss. Khushi was anxious and was pleading Arnav to let her go but he was admant that he want a kiss and wont let her go without it. Having no other option Khushi kiss him on cheek but naughty Arnav smirked and place finger on his lips gesturing that he wanted kiss on his lips. Hesitatingly Khushi looked around and give a quick kiss on his lips. Arnav wanted to hold her nape and kiss her passionately but seeing her hesitation and anxiousness of what if someone see them, he let her go ... but not without giving a peck on her hand.

Khushi hurriedly went out of car and run to her home. Fortunately Payal was awake and she didn't have to face buaji or other wise the whole neighbourhood would have waken up due to her shouting seeing her in that kind of dress. Payal tease her seeing the dress and ask her what happen, Khushi blushed hard but didn't have the courage to tell her what happened but payal was smart enough to understand what could have happened and she tease her further if Arnav kisses her or more. Embarassed Khushi run to washroom to change her dress. When she took out her clothes ... she touched her hip where Arnav had hold her and pinched her. She go all red remembering how he roamed his fingers there ... she could still feel the touch of him over there ... she quickly changed her clothes and went out. And now lying ... She couldn't sleep as all these thoughts were playing in her mind like a film again and again ...

After few minutes her thought process broke with vibration of her cell. Khushi picks her cell and saw Arnav's message "Khushi" just her name.

Khushi blush and then look towards her sister who was fast asleep. Khushi calls Arnav and went towards window.

Khushi (in low voice): Hello.

Arnav: Hey sweetheart couldn't sleep right?

Khushi: hmmm

Arnav: thinking about me hmm?

Khushi: hmmm

Arnav: and what I did in that club right?

Khushi didn't said anything but put her free hand on her face feeling the heat rising inside her.

Arnav: me too Khushi ... I just couldn't sleep ... everytime I close my eyes ... I see you in that dress and my imagination go wild thinking how will you look in more shorter dress or may be night dress or lingerie..

Khushi: Arnv ji please stop (Khushi couldn't take it ... she was too shy to hear all this)

Arnav: What? Its all your fault ... who asked you to wear that dress. By the way whose idea was that ... tell me the truth ... and no changing subject Khushi.

Khushi: um .. wo Arnavji ... it was my idea ... no um ... I mean the dress idea was mine and ... and that sending images idea was Lavanya ji's.

Arnav: yeah I figure that out ... only Lavanya could do that kind of thing. But you know what I am glad that you two did this.

Khushi (surprise hearing this): you do?

Arnav: yeah ... I got to know that you can be a good seductress.

Khushi (getting shy): Arnavji ...

Arnav: And wild kitten

Khushi: Arnavji ...

Arnav (not letting her speak): And sexy

Khushi ( all red now): Arnavji please stop ... or else ...

Arnav (said instantly): or else what Khushi.

Khushi: or else I will die due to shyness.

Arnav: before that I would love to see you in lingerie.

Khushi (eyes going wide): Arnav ji ... please stop .. I am putting the phone down.

Arnav: Khushi don't you dare ok ... or else

Khushi: or else What

Arnav: or else I will come to your house and kiss you and much more...

Khushi (mouth open in an O): Arnavji .. please ... you get fun teasing me na..

Arnav: yeah alot

Khushi pouted hearing that

Arnav: I wish I could see you now, that adorable pout of yours and your red cheeks ... ohh I so wish I could kiss you now.

Khushi thinking that even tomorrow her cheeks would be still red, hearing all this mushy talks of him.

Khushi: Arnavji please ... stop it now ... you have done enough teasing.

Arnav: but its not enough for me ... you know I never did that before, there was no one with whom I can be this open ... but since you came ... I can be myself with you ... no pretenses.

Khushi smile: And I am happy that you can be yourself with me ... I love that side of you more.

Arnav: ahaan ... so that mean I can tease you how much I want.

Khushi: No Arnavji ... if you tease me .. then ... then ... I will tease you too.

Arnav (teasingly): Acha ... how? Wearing a sexy dress? Do one thing ... next time wear a sexy nighty.

Khushi mouth open in an O ... she closed it and huff: Goodbye Arnavji ... I am sleepy.

With that Khushi cut the call and went to her make shift bed on floor. She punch the pillow and close her eyes. Her cell vibrate again. She checked and it was a message from Arnav.

"Good night sweet heart ... dream of me and ... (kissing smily)".

Khushi smile at that and replied, "Same to you".

Arnav chuckled reading the message and place his cell on his chest ... thinking about her and their moments ... which he was doing since he got home ... he had enjoyed every second of today and was looking forward to more in future ... but he had a little regret that he forget to take her snap in the sexy dress. He closed his eyes ... thinking that if ever Khushi wear something like that in future ... the first thing he would do will take her snap ... if he didn't indulge kissing her on the first chance he gets.

----------- Tomorrow Morning after breakfast

"Will my baby mish me? Hai naa ... tell me", said Payal as she kissed Arush's cheek who was in her arms, making smiling faces, tapping her cheeks.

"Assii ... Alush ... Assi", exclaimed Arush tapping her cheeks.

"Awwhh my handsome ... Assi gona miss you so so much", said Payal as she hug him and kiss him.

Khushi was touched to see the bond between Arush and Payal, its been only 4 days that Arush was around Payal and he got fond of her.

Khushi came and hug her sister wound her arms around Arush too, "Jiji ... I am gona miss you too".

Payal turn to her sister and pinch her cheeks, "Me too but I am gona miss my handsome more ... hai na baby", said Payal and Arush happily jump in her arms.

"Jiji ... that's not fair, you were with him only for few days", said Khushi pouting.

"What to do ... that's the charm of my ASR", said Payal in a teasing manner. Khushi mouth open in an O hearing this.

Payal wink at Khushi, "I said right na ... Arush Singh Raizada ... my handsome ASR".

"hannshummm", exclaimed Arush and Payal giggle hearing this, "see my baby agrees too".

"Jiji ...", Khushi give a warning glare to Payal to not to tease her more.

Just then Shashi came and tell Payal that its time to go ... they had 12pm train to Mumbai.

"jiji you could have stay for a day or two", said Khushi as she took Arush from Payal.

"I cant sweety ... I have to go to school tomorrow, plus I am already gona take 2 weeks off for your wedding ... so I don't want to take off before that", said Payal as she and Khushi walk out of front door.

A taxi was there, Garima was already seated behind. Shashi side hugged Khushi and patted her head and Arush's too. Khushi went to Garima and touch her feet, Garima smilingly pinches her cheek and bless her. Payal sit with her mother behind and Shashi on the front ... as the taxi move back ... Khushi wave her hand and looking at her mama Arush too wave his hand ..." tah taahhh" ... he exclaimed and Payal give an air kiss to her handsome. Khushi smile seeing this and hug her baby close and went in.

------------ Evening @ Success Party Venue.

Aman was waiting at the entrance of the hall, with body guards around ... the reporters were also pushing each other to have the better view of the entrance ... from where the great ASR will enter with his fianc. Security was also present at the entrance of hotel to ensure that no media person was there as per ASR's order. Soon ASR stop his car in front of Hotel, Amit immediately move towards the driving seat ... he gesture one of his man who took car keys from Arnav and stood to side. Arnav went to other side and open the door and held his hand for Khushi, who put her hand in his and come out of car.

Khushi looked at the hotel, Arnav could see the nervous expression on her face, Armav wound his hand around her waist and pull her close.

"Khushi relax", said Arnav and move inside the hotel, with Amit and his 3 men following him with some distance.

"Arnavji ... I never did this before ... I mean reporters and giving interviews", said Khushi anxiously.

"Khushi I am here with you, just relax and think about me only", said Arnav with a smile and Khushi smile too.

They went into the elevator and Arnav messaged Aman that they have arrived.

"Arnavji ... I don't want to stay here till late ... Arush will be looking for me", said Khushi a bit worried.

"Yes I know he gets cranky ... and that's why Di stayed back at home to ensure you that he will be alright", said Arnav.

"But still I don't want to stay late here", said Khushi.

"Yes Khushi ... me neither", said Arnav.

The lift door open and Khushi immediately held his hand. Arnav press her hand and assure her with a smile. They move towards the hall, Aman saw them approaching and gestures the body gaurds who came forwards and surrounded Arnav and Khushi keeping the reporters back. The camera flashes and reports shouted their questions ... Khushi got nervous and held his hand more tightly.

Arnav move inside holding Khushi as everyone's eyes fell on the dashing couple.

(Arnav - Khushi dress)

Khushi was wearing an elegant deep blue gown, and Arnav was wearing a dark blue 3 piece suite ... both their dresses were color coordinating. People were mesmerize seeing the couple totally complementing each other.

Khushi smile as they move near the small stage. The body guards still around them and they started to move the media people away. Aman came to them and greeted Khushi, Lavanya also came there and stood beside Khushi and engage her in conversation to relax her.

"Aman everything set?", asked Arnav.

"Yes ... but just to remind you ... these (pointing towards reporters who were now assembling in front of the small stage as they told) can get ugly ... just telling you that they will ask questions about your past ... um Tania and ...", Aman was saying when Arnav cut him.

"I know ... that's why I had a threat ready for them", said Arnav.

"Threat? Please tell me you're not gona do something in your anger", said Aman looking at Arnav trying to gauge his expression.

"Nothing of that sort ... just little something to keep them in their limits", said Arnav "I think you should start ... I don't want Khushi to stay here for more time".

Aman nods his head and move towards the stage. Arnav and Khushi was standing on the left side of the stage and media was in front with AR employees behind them and some clients and associates on the right side.

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the success party of AR ... we had hit the new position in market by gaining 80% of the stock market for fashion industry", said Aman and there were applause around the hall.

"We already had success party in Paris with our partner VF and there wonderful people ... and this party we held for all our employees who were not present at Paris and our many other clients and associates ... so please enjoy ... but first ... our CEO will like to have few words", said Aman and move back.

Arnav come on the stage and cameras started clicking ... reports again started shouting but Arnav held his hand ... they got quite ... Arnav take the mike from Aman and started speaking, "well thank you all for coming here ... just as Aman said we had hit the new mark ... and its not only me, or few designer's work but this success goes to all the people who are part of AR". People clapped when Arnav stopped.

"But this party is not only for the success but it has some other purpose too ... I guess almost all of you know by now that I got engage recently ... and some here thinks that I want to keep it a secret ... which is absolutely rubbish", said Arnav staring at the media people standing in front of him.

"You media people always hear half the things and then add your spice in it and present it in way which totally changes thing", said Arnav and there were murmurs around the hall ... the reporters got surprise hearing Arnav directly accusing them.

"So I want to correct you all, the reason why I didn't announce my engagement is not to keep it a secret ... but just wanted have some private time with my beautiful lady", said Arnav as he turns to his right and extend his hand, gesturing Khushi to come on the stage.

Khushi gulp the nervousness and pull her chin up ... gracefully she walk to Arnav and held his hand.

"Ladies and Gentlemen ... my beautiful lady ... my love ... my fianc ... Khushi", said Arnav looking into Khushi's eyes as he pull her close. Khushi looked at him and camera clicks and reports ask the questions.

"How it is happen ASR?"

"Where you two meet?"

"We heard that Khushi is an employee at AR".

"Were you two together when the article came out few months ago?"

"ENOUGH ...", Arnav said in loud voice and every one quite down. Arnav wound his hand around Khushi waist and held her close. Khushi too wound her hand on back on Arnav's waist.

"First thing first ... let me speak and you listen", said Arnav in a stern tone. Khushi felt proud of him ... the ASR who had the power to shut people, who are not afraid of any one ... who accept his mistakes and boast his achievements.

"Yes Khushi works at AR, she is a brilliant designer ... as you have already seen her work in our Paris Fashion show. And where we meet?", said Arnav looking at Khushi.

"We met at AR ... when Khushi came for her interview ... in the first meet I gave her a challenge and she fulfilled it without getting afraid ... the first trait of her that attracted me ... bravery ... to accept challenges ... to face me ... to back answer me (Arnav look at Khushi and smile ... Khushi also smile at him) ... Many of you have the impression that Khushi trapped me or whatever rubbish (Arnav look at reporters) ... but let me tell you ... Khushi was only concerned for her work ... it was me who wanted her to be infront of his eyes every day ... (there were gasped around the hall and lower voices of people talking to each other) there was this pull that I cannot denied ... how hard I have tried ... I have hurt her many times ... but she bare all with courage and I just couldn't stop myself and I started to have feelings for her ... I didn't knew what they were but with time I realize that it was love ... the very thing from which I have run from long ... commitment ... which I never thought I would do ... but with Khushi ... all these things happen", said Arnav his tone was stern but Khushi could feel the warmth of his love for her.

Arnav look at her, "Someone said to me long ago that life is too short ... we never knew how much we are going live and when to die ... so we should spent our life with those who loves you or whom you love ... whether living it in hurt and dark shadows of your past ... and then in our success party she stood some distance away from me dancing ... and I realize that she is person with whom I want to spend my life with , my every day, my every hour, my every minute and every second ... with this girl here ... my Khushi", said Arnav.

Khushi had tears in her eyes listening to all this, reporters were awestruck at what they hear ... they had never heard such romantic confession of love before. Aman, Lavanya, NK, Akash ... were also shocked hearing this ... they had never imagine that the hard rock ASR, the fierce business man can say such touching words ... the employees, guests and clients all were just looking at two people standing on the stage who were looking into each other eyes.

Arnav turn to media, "And yes about the article that was publish before, well that was the time when I was attracted to her and care for her ... but at that time I didn't knew that I love her. Someone who was jealous couldn't stand it and tried to tarnish her image ... There was no affair no commitment then ... so the article was wrong ... but this (Arnav look at Khushi) is right now. (Arnav turn to media) I will appreciate if you guys stop making gossips out of my personal life ... in past too, media have target my life ... but this time I won't take it easy ... I don't want you to poke into my personal life ... specially my finace ... If you disagree with this then I will have to dismiss all the media with my work and company", said Arnav.

Reports got shocked hearing this and started shooting there questions when Arnav's voice boomed over their's, "I have decided to open my own Publish house ... so I will not be needing any of you to give out any news regarding AR or me for that matter ... no press meet or conference", said Arnav and inwardly smirk seeing the shocked and worried faces of reporters ... who were talking among themselves now, forgetting their questions.

"That's all ... now enjoy the party", saying that Arnav move to right, getting off the stage with Khushi and reports instantly move towards him shooting questions but the guards came and stopped them.

"wow bhai ... Di should be here, listening to all this, I am sure she would have a heart attack seeing you ...", Akash was saying when Arnav give his angry glare and he stopped.

"Aman you know what to do", said Arnav looking at Arnav. Who nodded and went towards reporter with Lavanya who immediately got surrounded by reporters.

"Arnavji ... I want to go to my friends", said Khushi and Arnav agree ... Khushi move towards where Prachi and vijay was standing, NK followed her.

"That was something, isn't it", said NK looking at Khushi to his side.

"not something NK ... it's just speechless moment for me", said Khushi still daze with all what Arnav had said.

"yep it was", NK agreed.

Prachi jumped seeing Khushi and hugged her, Vijay too greeted her with a smile and then all three started to tease her ... Khushi was shy but she was answering back to all their tease.

After some time ... Vijay and Prachi went to bar to take their drinks ... NK got call and he move away ... Khushi just took few steps to go to Arnav when 2,3 reporters came to her asking question, about her feelings for Arnav, her hobbies, her interests ... her family ... even one asked about her birthday. Khushi got anxious seeing them and she looked towards the place where Arnav was but couldn't see him. She was about to get panic when she felt someone behind her. She turns and saw Arnav who came to her side holding her close. Few other reports also came there ... before they could open their mouths Arnav said, "I have always respected media and its high time that they respect me and I will not tolerate if I find anyone of you harassing my finace with your questions ... otherwise just as I said you guys will be getting nothing from me or AR ever ".

This was enough for the reports to scatters away. Khushi sighed with relief as she hear the apologies from reports as they move away. She smiled looking at Arnav , "You scared them".

"They needed that", said Arnav shrugging.

Few clients and associates came to them and congratulated them, Arnav held Khushi close by her waist and thanked them and introduce Khushi to them. After some time, some AR employees also came and congratulated them. Khushi could see Sonia, Vicky and Raj standing with their group and smirk seeing how troubled they look, as if here they open their mouths and there they gets terminated.

After some time dance floor opened and the DJ asked for Arnav Khushi to do the first dance. The lights got dim and Arnav pull Khushi close, a slow English song started ... Arnav started moving with Khushi ... following the rhythm along with music. There was a constant smile on his face ... and Khushi was just lost looking into his handsome face. She was so touched and happy when Arnav told everyone how he fell in love with her and knew that she was the right girl for him. And again ... Khushi promised to herself that she will fill his life with happiness ... will give everything which he wants or even demands. Media was having a gala time snapping away the pictures of Arnav and Khushi, the beautiful couple of the night. Some people were watching them in awe, some were happy, some were jealous ... and some were wishing to have the same love in their life too. Everyone clapped as the song ended. Soon there was another number playing with fast beat and other people came on the dance floor.

Arnav take Khushi away, he move towards Aman and speak something near his ears, who nodded. Then Arnav takes Khushi out of the hall

"Thanks I wanted to get away", said Khushi.

"I know ... you hungry?", asked Arnav.

"Yes ... very", said Khushi and Arnav chuckled seeing her pout.

Arnav take her to the restaurant in the hotel, the manager take them to an outside balcony where a table was set for two, Khushi smile wide seeing this, as she remember her first dinner with Arnav. They sat and order their food.

Khushi was looking down playing with her ring, and Arnav was looking at her.

"Why so quite today?", asked Arnav.

"Hmm I didn't have anything to say after what you said all that", said Khushi still looking down.

"Wow really ... so finally I beat Ms. Khushi Gupta in talking", said Arnav in a teasing.

Khushi just give him a smile. They both didn't say much but just keep looking at each other. Soon their food arrived and they started eating.

After dinner they went to Shantivan. Khushi had come here first to drop Arush and change her clothes as Arnav had said he had selected a dress for her ... while changing she checked the box and saw ASR label on it. She was happy that it was one of his creation ... she mentally noted to ask him to show his all collection to her.

Anjali greeted both of them and tease them as Akash had updated her about the happenings of evening. Arnav just smile and went straight to his room. Arush baby was asleep, Anjali was happy that now Arush don't get cranky much but he did ask for his mama ... to which Anjali had showed him Khushi's picture from her wedding album. Khushi went to guest room and change into her clothes. Anjali asked her to stay tonight, to which Khushi denied as her Buaji will be waiting for her. But Anjali called her buaji and ask her permission ... Khushi was happy as she wanted to spend some time with Arnav. Anjali and Khushi talk for some time and then Anjali leave when she got the call from Rahul that he is coming.

Khushi lay on the bed beside her sleeping baby, she caresses his head and smile remembering the evening. Just then she heard the door opening ... she looked and saw Arnav coming in. Arnav came to bed and extend his hand, shyly Khushi place her hand in his and stood up from bed. Arnav pull her close, wounding one arm at her back and with other cupped her cheek.

Khushi too cupped his cheek, "I love you Arnavji".

"Arnav", said Arnav.

Khushi looked down shyly, "I love you Ar..rnav".

"Khushi why you hesitate in taking my name", asked Arnav amused.

"I ... I don't hesitate ... I just feel shy", said Khushi still looking down.

"hmm I guess I have to something about this shyness of yours", said Arnav and Khushi look up at him ... his eyes intense. Khushi look down at his lips and then again at his eyes.

Arnav lean in and place his lips on her, kissing her slowly, taking his time ... pouring his love and Khushi responded with same, drowning in his kiss. Arnav pull her more close crushing her in her arms. Arnav broke the kiss but started giving smooches.

"Ar..rnavji ...", Khushi moaned in between kisses.

"Just Arnav", said Arnav as he runs his tongue on her lower lip.

"A..r..r.n..a.v", Khushi shiver a little due to his continues smooches. Arnav then place his lips firmly, plunging his tongue inside her sweet mouth ... they broke apart after sharing passionate, heady kiss.

"Arnav", whispered Khushi against his lips as she looked into his eyes. Arnav smile as he take a deep breath and then flicked her nose, "See its progressing", said Arnav.

Khushi look down shyly placing her head against his thudding heart and Arnav laid his chin on top of her head, both feeling content in their embrace.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

sorry i could not make it much longer ... short of time ... its already 4.30 am here and i am damn sleepy now.

will send PMs tommorrow, when i get time.

The next update will be after 2,3 weeks ... i might post early if i get time ... but the chances for that is very minimum. till then TAKE CARE 😊

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