Chapter 137

Next day (Friday) they went to Palais Garnier, designed in 19th century and the most expensive of its era. Seating nearly 2,000 people, the Palais Garnier is home to the National Opera of Paris. It is the star of the novel and subsequent films, Phantom of the Opera. Next they head forward to "Eglise de la Trinite", another catholic church famous for its classical architecture and stained glass windows.

They spend only few minutes exploring the place from inside the then went ahead to "Sacre-Coeur", one of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris, situated at the city's highest point on Montmartre hill, this stunning white-domed basilica draws many tourists every year to see its marble architecture and gorgeous interior. A tour awards visitors with views of gold mosaics, stained-glass windows and one of the world's largest clocks.

They had lunch at the nearby caf and then they went ahead to "Muse Grvin", a wax museum, after exploring it for some time they went ahead to another museum known as , "Picasso National Museum". It's basically an art gallery dedicated to the work of the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It has 3 floors of paintings and artworks, mostly Picasso's collections which reflect its life period.

After spending an hour there they went ahead to "Place des Vosges", formerly called Place Royale, is the oldest planned square in Paris and one of the finest in the city. All houses were built using the same design: red brick with steep pitched blue slate roofs. It was a perfect place to relax and unwind.

This time Arnav relax on the grass near the fountain and Khushi was taking care of Arush, who was not in the mood to relax and was running here and there. Arnav nearly laughed seeing the annoyed Khushi who was getting tired of running behind Arush but the little baby was full of charge.

"Arush", Arnav called out his name and Arush who was dodging Khushi look over to his papa.

"Two-time Arush", shouted Arnav making the gesture with his hand.

"Two-time ... two-time", chanted Arush as he run over to Arnav.

Khsuhi's mouth opened in surprised shock as Arush clash into Arnav who caught him in his arms and then made him sit on the grass.

"Now relax ok", said Arnav and Arush nodded and then lay down on the grass. Arnav was happy to see that Arush understood and obeyed him. Arnav grinned as he look over to Khushi who was still standing there with her mouth open.

Khushi's came out of her shock seeing Arnav laughing and stomped over to him.

"Wah beta wah ... apni ma ko itna bhagaya aur papa k kehne per forum man gaya (good son good, you make your mother run so much and obeyed your father just like that)", said Khushi as she sit on grass on other side of Arush.

She swatted Arnav's arm, "pehle nahi keh sakhtey they usko, mujey bhagana zarori tha? (can't you say that to him earlier, was it necessary to make me run?)".

Arnan smirked, "Thotri excersice hi hogayi na ... calories kum ho gayi hungi (you have some exercise, calories must have reduced)".

"haw ... are you saying I am getting fat", said Khushi dramatically.

Arnav rolled his eyes, "Seriously, you woman always relate our jokes to your figure".

Khushi pouted and was about to retort when Arush tug on her arm, "Mama elax karo".

Arnav and Khushi look at each other and then Arnav burst out laughing seeing her stunned look.

Arush timing was perfect. Khushi too smiled seeing Arnav's happy face and then relaxed back on the grass. After lazying for few minutes they went back to their hotel as it started to get dark.

Arnav asked Khushi where she wanted to go for dinner but she had another planned in her mind so she told Arnav that she is not in the mood to go out as she still feel tired. So they had dinner inside while watching the movie. Arush slept early as he was tired due to all that running. Khushi changed his diaper and clothes while Arnav watched the movie. After it finished Arnav went for the shower. Khushi quickly put her plan into the action.

Arnav took a long cold shower, its just tonight, then he will be able to make love to his sweet wife tomorrow night ... and he cannot wait for it, he thought.

He was happy that for last 2 nights Khushi helped him climax but he was determine not to do it tonight because it makes him feel bad when he couldn't do the same for Khushi in return. He came out and Khushi wasn't in the room, he was expecting her to be laying on mattress. The comforter and the pillows were also missing. Then he notices the yellow glow outside of bedroom and went out.

He was surprised seeing the comforter and pillows in front of the lit fire place. He went near calling her name. Just then he felt her hands coming to his chest from behind.

"Khu ...", he turned and was stunned seeing her clad in navy blue lingerie.

Khushi averted her eyes shyly and then hug him.

"Khushi?", his voice held the question. She could feel his heart thumbing faster.

"We can Arnavji", Khushi murmurs against his chest.

Arnav move back and cups her face, "Sure?".

Khushi nodded her head and move on her tiptoes and place her lips over his. Arnav just needed that cue and he pulls her into him more as he deepens the kiss. They move back and sit down on the mattresses, still kissing each other ... then they nearly rip each others' clothes off.

"Oh how I miss this", said Arnav as he hold Khushi on his lap, her soft skin rubbing with his hard one.

"I missed it too", said Khushi as she kisses him on jaw, chin and then lower on his adam apple.

Arnav wanted to take it slow and savor each touch, kiss on her body but the need and heat was growing fast and he couldn't control it when he knew he can make love to his wife without worrying. He will do the slow and sweet later ... right now he just need to consume her. Arnav grabs her hips and lifted her up and lower her on his stiff member.

"Ohhh", Khushi moaned aloud as his member went deep inside her. Their bodies flushed together as Arnav move her up and down and Khushi claimed his lips in a kiss.

They were one, mouth locked, bodies fused. Khushi took his tongue in her mouth and speed up her movements.

"yes ...", groaned Arnav as he move more faster.

Khushi broke the kiss and started nipping and licking his nape and shoulder. Her hand roamed over his heated skin ... she couldn't stop touching him. Soon their emotions were spilling out as they moaned each other's name while shattering.

"I love you ...", they both said the same, at exact same time as they collapsed back on the comforter. They hold each other close as their breaths calm down. Arnav lay her beside him and removes her hair from her face, "You ok? Is it hurting?".

Khushi quickly shakes her head, "It was wonderful", she kissed his nose.

Arnav didn't said anything just held her in his arms. They just lay there as the fire cackled in the room, the glow surrounding them.

"Arnavji?", Khushi whispered his name after few minutes.

"Hmmm?", said Arnav.

"Can we do it again?", Khushi whispered.

Arnav's hand stopped, which was caressing her back and he look down into her eyes.

"Khushi", he wasn't sure what to answer to that. No man will ever deny to that but a woman hardly wants to go for second time that quick.

"I want it ... but if you are tired and don't want it then we can slee..", Khushi was saying when Arnav put his finger over her lips.

He can never deny her if that's what she wants. He make her lay straight on the comforter and move over her and he place his lips over her kissing her tenderly and then he fulfilled her wish, which was also his , and made love to her sweet and slow.

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Next day(Saturday) Arnav's sleep broke, feeling a touch on his face, he shrug it away, "Arush don't", he murmured sleepily. Then he felt something wet on his cheek, he turned to other side, "Arush go disturb your mama".

Khushi giggled ... she was trying to wake him and he thought it was Arush ... she lean ahead and kissed his cheek again.

"Arushh ...", this time Arnav's voice was stern, "go to your mama" and then he heard giggles ... he opens his eyes and saw Khushi trying to stifle her laugh.

Arnav grabed her arm and pull her making her crash on his chest, "You were teasing me haan", with that he turn over, moving her below him, and then he rubs his stubble on her neck and his hand move on her stomach.

"Arnavji ... noo .. nooo", said Khushi between her laughs.

"Shhsshh ... Arush will wake up", said Arnav as he look over to the bed where Arush was sleep.

After they made love second time and Khushi slept being fully sated, he had picked her up and went to bedroom to sleep on the mattress.

"Sorry ... sorry", said Khushi as she calmed her breaths.

Arnav loamed over looking at her sweet face. The fun moment was gone in a second and they looked intensely in each other's eyes.

Arnav lowered his head and take her lips in a sweet kiss. Khushi wound her arms around his neck and open her mouth for him gladly.

They kiss leisurely and then Arnav move down her neck, kissing the path down to her chest. His hand cups her soft mounds and Khushi moaned and arched as he takes one peak into his mouth, their bodies touching deliciously together. The desire hummed between them like electricity. Arnav move up again wanting her taste again and fused his mouth with hers and his hand move down to her core. He groaned feeling her already wet. He come between her thighs and was inside her without breaking the kiss. A moan escaped her as he plunged deep and fast. It was just the two of them at the moment, the heat, the passion and the warmth surrounding them. They shattered together whispering each other names over and over again. They hold each other close for few minutes and then the moment broke when they heard Arush's whimper sound.

"We woke him up", said Khushi as she pushed Arnav's shoulder.

"I told you to be quite", Arnav smirked as he move back giving her space to move away.

"Haw ... you should control yourself", Khushi swatted his arm and was about to stand up when Arnav stopped her and hand over his shirt. "Who started it haan?",

Khushi blushed and took the shirt. She was naked and was about to go to Arush like that.

"Mama ...", Arush sit up on the bed and look for his mama.

"Coming baby", Khushi put on the shirt and hurried over to Arush. She pick him up in her arms and was about to say something but froze seeing Arnav standing up in all his naked glory.

Khushi quickly turn Arush to face her, "Arnavji, what are you doing?", she said in scolding tone.

"What?", said Arnav as he stretch his arms. Khushi's eyes follow the hard planes of his chest, going down to dips of abs and then lower ... she quickly averted her eyes as her face heat up.

Arnav smirk as he moves towards washroom, "I am going for shower ... you are welcome to join me".

"No thanks", said Khushi as she stands up from the bed with Arush in her arms and went out of bedroom. Arnav chuckles as he close the bathroom door behind him.

Arnav asked Khushi where she wants to go today during breakfast as they will be leaving for Italy tomorrow evening. But Khushi said she wanted to go back to India and before she could further explain, Arnav spoke up, "Khushi 3 weeks are not over yet".

"I know Arnavji, but please listen first. After 4 days it's Karvachauth and I want to fast and do this with family. It will be my first karvachauth after marriage and I want to do it properly with all the rituals. After that we can go to Italy and come back for Diwali. We will have 9 days in between and we can spend it in Italy or wherever you want", said Khushi as she feed Arush the French toast pieces.

"Khushi its not necessary to fast and I too don't want you to do it. How will you stay hungry for whole day", said Arnav concerned for her.

"Arnavji, I will be fine, I have kept fasts before", said Khushi.

"You did? For whole day?", asked Arnav.

"No, it was not like karvachauth as we have to wait for the moon to appear to break the fast, before I use to break my fast with evening prayer ... but it will be just 2-3 more hours and I can handle that", said Khushi hurriedly before Arnav could argue.

"Khushi I don't like it, you staying hungry for some stupid varat", said Arnav getting annoyed.

"Arnavji!", Khushi said in scolding tone, "Don't say like that, it may be stupid for you but its very important for us wives and I know Di and Nani would want me there for this and I don't want to make them feel like we don't care about the importance of our traditions".

"You are back to that, thinking of family again", said Arnav giving Khushi an anoyyed look.

"Arnavji", Khushi held his hand, "It's important to me too ... please. I promise we won't stay another day and will fly off to Italy right next day", her expression pleading.

Arnav sighed and then squeeze her hand, "Ok", he cannot argue when she looks at him like that.

"Thank you", Khushi smiled at him and then focuses back to feeding Arush.

"So after 4 days means, karvachauth is on Thursday, right?", asked Arnav and Khushi nodded her head.

"Ok then I will book the flight for Tuesday night, so that we can reach India till Wednesday afternoon. That way you can rest before fasting, although I still think it's not necessary ... I don't want you to fast for me", said Arnav.

"Arnavji, don't worry I will be fine.", said Khushi knowing well that he is more concern for her health than it being a tradition.

"Fine. Now tell me where you want to go today?", asked Arnav.

"Disneyland", said Khushi instantly with excitement.

"What?", Arnav was surprised, "You want to go to Disney land? Its for kids".

"So what? We have a kid", said Khushi as she gesture towards Arush.

"Khushi, he is too small for Disneyland or else I would have taken him there before. He at least needs to be 5 or 6 years old to properly enjoy the games and rides over there", said Arnav.

"Its not an official rule ok, every age group can go there and beside I am sure there will be plenty of things that he can enjoy", said Khushi.

"yeah right, just say it you want to go for yourself", said Arnav

"I did when you asked where i want to go", said Khushi lifting her chin, "I want to go to Disney land bus."

Arnav shakes his head as he lean back on the sofa, "Ok, but today is Saturday and it will be jammed packed with tourists and locals, lets keep it for Monday. So any other place in your mind?".

Khushi agreed with Arnav that Disneyland will surely be packed today, "Remember that big street on our bus tour which connect to that big arch".

"Yeah ... um I think its called champ el something", said Arnav remembering the place.

"Never mind, lets check it out ... I remember the guide telling us that it had lots of cafes, shops, store and clubs", said Khushi.

"Ok lets go then", said Arnav as he stood up and called the room service to take back the dishes. After some time they got ready and left the hotel.

They went to Champs-Elysees, Paris's most famous boulevard that connects the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. It's an avenue lined with stylish cafes, restaurants, upscale boutiques, antique shops, different kinds of store and clubs. They roamed around the place all day; Khushi shopped some stuff for their room, some souvenirs and gifts for family. They ate a late lunch in a stylish caf and went back to hotel when it got dark.

On Sunday they went to another zoo, which Arnav find out through Google, commonly known as Zoological Park of Paris. It was a big one, which housed Black Panther, snow leopard, wolves and penguins among other animals. It also has a reptile house with various sizes and kind of snakes. Arush enjoyed a lot watching the live animals and playing in the fields. After having snacks for lunch they went back to hotel to rest for a while and then went to "Galeries Lafayette" to do some shopping and had dinner there.

Monday rolled on and Khushi was very excited like a kid when they left for Disneyland. It was still crowded but not jammed pack. Every building was artful and different from another. On every turn and corner there were Disney cartoon characters welcoming tourists, giving hugs to kids and posing for pictures. The surroundings were clean and organized and there were guides to help you with anything. She was in awe of the Cinderella castle and loves the character's show that was going on. It was a dream place for every kid. It has many things, rides and shops that you cannot see all in one day ... but Khushi wanted to make most of it.

She also went on rides, which allowed smaller kids of Arush's age to go on. Among them one was a tea cup ride, where large tea cup size carts move in circles. Arnav was horrified to sit inside but Khushi forced him too. Although other carts include every age people but Arnav wasn't fond of these things.

If Aman and other get the hint of it that he is in Disneyland and riding kids rides, they will tease him to no end ... he just has to make sure that Khushi didn't tell them about it.

Just then he heard a click and he look at Khushi who was taking his pics, "Khushi ... no. don't take my pic", said Arnav as he lunge forward to take her cell but she pull her hand away.

"Arnavji ... you look so funny sitting in this", said Khushi with a grin.

"Khushi I am warning you, I am not gona talk to you if you took my pic. Delete them right now", said Arnav in stern tone.

Khushi pouted, "You are a spoil sport".

Before Arnav could retort the cart started to move and kids scream and he put hand over his eyes when older people joined in shouting. Khushi giggle seeing his reaction.

God ... what a nightmare, thought Arnav as the ride end and he climb down from the cart.

He refused to go on other rides with Khushi and Arush.

They ate lunch at the famous Planet Hollywood restaurant and then explore the shops. Arnav bought a remote control car, a robot toy and bat ball set for Arush. When he went to buy another big toy Khushi stopped him.

"Khushi he wants it see", said Arnav gesture to Arush who was holding a big stuffed zebra.

"Arnavji, he had enough animal toys back at home, he doesn't need more", said Khushi.

"But he likes animal and so what if he has more toys, we have enough space", said Arnav.

"Arnavji its not about space, its about teaching him he cannot have everything he wants", said Khushi.

"But he can Khushi, I can buy whatever he wants", said Arnav in stern tone.

Khushi give him a serious look, "Lets go out, I want to talk about this", as she grabs the stuff toy from Arush and put it back on shelf. Arush protested but Khushi picked his in arms and move out.

"Khushi come on, its just a toy, what the big deal", said Arnav as he followed her into small lawn where benches stood for people to relax.

They sit on one and Khushi give Arush a chips and juice pack to keep him busy.

"Arnavji, I know you can give everything to Arush, we can afford it. But that's not the point. I have seen how this thing have spoiled children. Being rich, parents buy everything their kids wants, whether its good for them or not, one example being a cell phone, given to child at the age of 5-6. It spoils them and they move away from study. And it also makes them think if they have money they can do anything, even a wrong deed.", said Khushi.

"Khushi, it was just a toy", said Arnav irritatingly.

"And it starts from here Arnavji", said Khushi sternly, "Now its just a toy, then later on it will be another thing. I won't let Arush grow up like other rich kids. I want to teach him that he cannot have everything so that he doesn't get a superior personality while growing up. I want him to know the value of money, that its important in life but its not everything. I have seen parents ignoring their kids, not taking interest in their education or activities just because they are rich enough to afford tutors or give them toys or gadgets so that the kids remain busy while the parents focus on their rich lifestyle. Arnavji, you know how hard you work to earn all the luxuries but as you have seen hard days it has also kept you intact not to misuse the power you have unlike your father and uncle.".

Arnav pressed his lips at the mention of his father and uncle. Khushi put her hand on his fisted one and open it, threading her fingers with his.

"Your cousin was spoiled as he got everything he wanted because of the money your uncle had back then. It made him selfish and he wasn't afraid do to wrong things for it. Its better to start enlisting the proper values in a child since the beginning.", said Khushi as she squeezes his hand.

Arnav started to understand what she was trying to explain to him. He sighed and leaned back on bench, he cannot argue on this ... she was right about his cousin ... he was a spoiled rich brat since the beginning. He remembered how chacha and chachi would ignore his wrong doings and bought him things and how his own mother scolded him when he did something wrong and he too didn't get everything he wanted during his childhood because his mother taught him that money is not everything. Though later his uncle betrayal changed his views.

"I am not stopping you from buying things for him. But buy those which will help him learn things, educate him and improve his abilities", said Khushi and then tug on his hand, "Come, lets buy some for him".

Then they went to another shop and together they bought a number puzzle set, building blocks set, a small white board with markers set and vegetable puzzle set. They also bought few cartoon character's clothes for Arush.

Next day(Tuesday) they stayed in the hotel and pack up their things, they had to buy another large suite case to pack their shopping and gifts. They left the hotel around 9pm, to catch 11pm flight back to Delhi.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

So here ends the Paris trip ... do let me know guys how you find it.

Like many others, i too have a wish to visit Paris sometime in life ... so i kind of fulfilled my that wish by exploring Paris through Arshi. 😃

I really have spend so much time on searching pictures and locations. I even used/search google map of Paris to get the distance and locations right.

So i am hoping to see good amount of comments😊

Will post next chapter, Next Wednesday.😳

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