Chapter 141

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Their train reached Milan around 10pm. They hailed cab and went to the 5 star hotel, "Principe di Savoia, where Arnav had booked the Junior Suite for them. Khushi would have taken a second look or survey the surroundings of the luxurious hotel, but she was tired and Arush was cranky. They went up to 4^th floor to their Junior Suite.

Khushi changed Arush's clothes and laid him on bed. She made him sleep first, while Arnav changed and freshen up, then she went to washroom. She came out and saw Arnav on the bed, his back to the head board and was talking on phone. Khushi climb on the bed and snuggle close to him. She got to know from his talks that AR team had come to Milan yesterday afternoon and had already checked their designed clothes and tomorrow they will be rehearsing with the models. Khushi drifted off to sleep with his deep voice lulling her.

Next Day - Wednesday Around 11am ---------

"You sure, you both will be alright?, asked Arnav for the 3^rd time this morning. Khushi rolled her eyes as she takes out Arush's clothes from the cupboard. Khushi glance in the living room, where Arush was sitting on floor with his toys and was watching cartoon on TV. She turns to Arnav who was looking at her with concern. Khushi went to him and help him wear his coat.

"Arnavji, we both will be fine. We won't get bore. And if anything happens I will immediately call you or Aman., said Khushi and move back.

"I don't like leaving you two here alone. Why aren't you coming with me to the office?, asked Arnav. He had been trying to make her agree to come with him to VF office. But Khushi denied, saying that she doesn't want to take Arush there. He will get bore and she doesn't want people to stare at him or asked questions. She hates when people around them gossips about Arush. Also with them being there, Arnav concentration will vary and she doesn't want that.

"You know why, I have already told you my reasons, said Khushi as she went to living room sit down beside Arush, "Anyways its just for couple hours, you said you will be back for lunch right?.

"Yeah, I will try my best to be back by 3pm, said Arnav as he pocketed his wallet and cell phone.

Khushi waves her hand at him, "Take your time, we will be here, we might go down and explore the hotel for some time and (she held up her hand seeing Arnav was about to say something) we will be fine Arnavji, please don't worry.

Arnav sighed, "Fine. But you call me anytime ok. Don't think about me being in meeting or being busy. (Arnav crouch down next to Khushi) You will call if something is the matter. Got it?, his tone was stern.

"Yes boss, got it, said Khushi with a teasing smile.

Arnav places his hand on back of her nape and kisses her forehead, "I have placed the credit card and some euros in the side drawer ok ... use them. Khushi nodded her head and then kiss his cheek, "You take care of yourself ok and concentrate on the work, don't get worried about us ok.

Arnav smile and then to Khushi's surprise he leans forward and kisses Arush's head and then stand up.

Khushi's heart melted seeing his gesture. She was feeling so happy seeing Arnav doing these small things with Arush. And she was confident that soon Arnav will be fully involved with Arush. Arnav said good bye to them and went out of the room. Aman had already arranged for a car for him to be picked up from hotel and bring him to office.

He reached VF headquarters after 20 minute drive. He was impressed seeing the building's exterior and then went inside. Aman was waiting for him at the lobby.

"ASR, Aman tilted his head, greeting Arnav, who did the same, "Aman.

Aman gesture him towards the elevator and they rode to the basement where models were changing into the designed clothes and soon the rehearsal will start.

"How is Khushi? I thought she will be coming with you?, asked Aman.

"She doesn't want to bring Arush here. You know he shy away from new people plus Khushi didn't want to give any reason for our employees to gossip about him., said Arnav.

Aman nodded, "She is very protective of him.

"That she is, said Arnav with a smile.

"She doesn't need to worry though. Everyone knows in AR and now in VF that she is your wife now. No one will dare to question her about it, said Aman.

"I know, but you know Khushi how she is. She cares for others more than herself. She doesn't want our employees to feel intimated by her now that she is married to their boss. She thinks that they will treat her like one and she doesn't want that, said Arnav.

"Hmm. Lavanya was looking forward to meet her, said Aman as the elevator door opens and they came in the big hall.

There was a ramp in the middle left side and rows of changing rooms on the right. There was a small siting area on one side of ramp and on the other side various equipment and props were placed on the few tables.

Lavanya was standing with few of AR designers discussing with them about the rehearsals. She gave Aman and Arnav a smile as they move closer to her. She move towards them and gave Arnav a side hug.

"ASR, you looking good haan, said Lavanya with a teasing smile, "Honeymoon going good?

Arnav rolled his eyes and then look above her shoulder toward the employees who were watching him.

"Morning Sir, they greeted ASR, who just gave a nod in return.

"Hey where is Khushi? asked Lavanya, realizing that Arnav is alone, "She didn't came?, she looked over to Aman who shakes his head.

"She is at the hotel with Arush, said Arnav.

"You should have brought her here. Its so long that i haven't talked or meet her, said Lavanya putting her hands over her waist.

"Lavanya, you can always call her you know, said Arnav.

Lavanya waved her hand, "it's not the same like meeting face to face. Plus I love her expressions when I tease her, she said with a mischievous smile.

Arnav smile too, as he loves Khushi's various expressions too ... she is very open about showing her emotions and feeling. He can see Sonia and Raj eyeing him and their expression clearly told him that they are not happy hearing Khushi's name. Well he doesn't care about them.

"You can visit her at the hotel. We are staying at Principe di Savoia, sai Arnav.

"ooohh that's the best hotel here, they have the amazing spa facilities ... our hotel doesn't have one, said Lavanya irritatingly.

"You can come there anytime", said Arnav.

"I will hold on to you for that ... anyways Khushi will come tomorrow to the show right?, asked Lavanya.

"Yes obviously she is coming. She is my wife (his eyes went to his employees who immediately averted their eyes) she will be standing next to me, he said proudly.

"Good ... I will meet her tomorrow then. Tell her I said hi, said Lavanya and went back to the designers. Arnav stood there for few minutes checking the clothes and progress and then went to the right side towards the office cabins with Aman.

Surprisingly Mr. Ives was there and greeted Arnav with an enthusiastic handshake.

"I didn't thought I will see you here, said Arnav, as Mr. Ives normally present for the final show. Mr. Richard and their head designer monitor the things before the final show.

"Richard told me you will be visiting here today so I thought I will catch you here, said Mr. Ives, "So how everything is looking to you? Richard is at the venue. He told me that everything is going smoothly.

"Yes it is Mr. Ives, said Arnav and look at Aman, who speak up. "Yes everything is going according to our plan. ASR just wanted to see things for himself ... otherwise he wouldn't be satisfied.

"Good, good ... thats the true business man who never solely rely on others, said Mr. Ives.

They sit down around the table and talked about the show and business for some time. Arnav wanted to see the venue so Aman went out of the cabin to call the car out in front for them. Arnav bid goodbye to Mr. Ives.

"My wife wants to meet you guys ever since she had read about your declaration of love to media for your wife ... she wanted to meet you both, said Mr. Ives and then he shakes his head, "She is very fond of true love and she got the eye for it ... never understood my whole life how.

Arnav smiles, "They are mystery ... how can they love us despite our flaws is beyond me as well.

Mr. Ives agreed to what Arnav had said, "True. So I am just forwarding the invite ... you are coming to my place for dinner tonight, with your wife ok.

Arnav was highly surprised, he wasn't expecting it. He didn't know what to say besides accepting the invite. Its not usual for Mr. Ives to invite business related people to his private adobe. He had heard that Mr. Ives was a very private man and he tends to keep things related to business away from his personal sanctuary. Arnav felt honored to be invited.

"I will see you tonight then, said Mr. Ives as they both rode the elevator up.

Arnav went to the fashion show venue with Aman and was happy with everything ... its all looking good.

He had checked his cell phone few times but there was no message from Khushi. So it seems like everything is right over there. But still he couldn't wait to get back to her and his son. His son. He missed him too ... he smiles remembering his antics from yesterday.

He went out of the venue and just then his cell beeped and he saw Khushi's message that she is taking Arush down to basement of hotel to the pool area. He talked to Aman for few minutes and then gets in the car waiting for him at the entrance of the venue. He reached hotel after half an hour and went straight to the basement.

The hotel basement had two pool areas ... one for adults and kids and another small one for babies and toddlers, where a mother can teach her baby to swim in guidance of an instructor. When Khushi found out about this facility she instantly decided that she will take Arush there.

So here she was in the pool, water was up to her waist, holding Arush from his back and he was wiggling in the water ... making happy noises.

Arnav smile looking at them enjoying the water. He could see 3 other mothers with their babies in the pool, each with an instructor.

"Arnavji, Khushi exclaimed happily, "look what he can do, she said and pull her hands away from Arush, who instantly went underwater.

"Arush", his breath caught in his chest as he lunge forward and went on his knees at the pool's edge. He was about to go in when Arush came up ... paddling his legs ... he move towards the edge where Arnav was.

Khushi caught the panicked look on Arnav's face and move closer to him, "Arnavji relax ... he is fine. We have been practicing since an hour.", she assured him.

"Khushi, a warning would have been nice, said Arnav sternly.

"oho ... Arush your papa is angry, said Khushi pulling Arush close to her front and then whispers something in Arush's ear who gave a big grin and then next second splash water on Arnav, who jerked back and slipped on the water and fall on his butt. Khushi couldn't hold her laughter.

Arnav gave his best angry look to Khushi but she was totally enjoying it. Arush grinned as he splashed the water again and Arnav stood up moving back.

"Khushi stop it", said Arnav sternly.

"What did I do?, said Khushi innocently.

"Arush No, said Arnav a bit loud and sternly and Arush instantly stopped, sensing the bad mood of his father.

"Papa ne danta, Arush said in a complaining voice.

"haw ... you scold my baby, said Khushi pretending to be angry and then splashes water at Arnav and his front was doused in water.

"Dammit Khushi", said Arnav as he move his hand in his hair and then give an angry glare to her, who in return splash water on him again. She giggles but her smile was gone seeing Arnav's angry expression intact and then he move away from there without saying anything.

"Ohoo Arush I think your papa got upset ... come on lets go, saying that Khushi took Arush out of the pool. He protested but Khushi distracted him by mention of french fires and chocolate, two of Arush's most favorite things. She went to the changing room and quickly wiped Arush dry and put clean clothes on him and then quickly changes hers too. She put the soiled clothes in a bag and dropped them at the dry cleaning counter before going up to their room.

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Arnav came out of the washroom just as Khushi entered the bedroom with Arush.

"Arnavji, Khushi smiles at him but Arnav left from there after giving her a serious look.

"uh oh ... I guess your papa is really mad at us, said Khushi to Arush as she places him on bed.

"Mama dhoodo, said Arush and Khushi took her cell phone and put poems on it.

"Here see your ba ba black sheep. I will bring milk in a minute ok, said Khushi and went out of bedroom.

She saw Arnav on the phone so she went to the small kitchenette space to heat up the milk for Arush. She put the bottle in small microwave oven and turn to see Arnav who was probably talking to Aman. She took out the bottle and went to Arnav just as he put his cell phone down.

"Arnavji, are you upset with us?, asked Khushi.

Arnav wanted to say yes but the concern expression of Khushi made him shakes his head in a no.

"Then why aren't you talking to me?, asked Khushi. Before Arnav could answer Arush voice came.

"Mama dhoodo doo, Arush was standing in doorway of bedroom.

"Coming shona, said Khushi and went to Arush. She picked him up and turns to Arnav.

"Arnavji ... wo, Khushi wanted to say but Arnav cut her in, "You go, I am ordering lunch. Sandwiches ok? Or you want something else?.

"No sandwich is fine, said Khushi and went inside the bedroom. She laid Arush on bed and gave him his milk bottle.

"Ok baby ... lets try to sleep ... then I have to manofy your papa, said Khushi and run her fingers into Arush's hair. Few minutes later Arush's eye started to droop and Khushi move away, adjusted the comforter on him and climb down from bed.

She turn and saw Arnav standing in the doorway, "he is asleep?, he asked.

"He will be in a minute, said Khushi and went up to him.

"Naraz hain?, she asked looking up at him.

"Ager kahun k hun toh?, said Arnav.

"Toh hum ap ko mana lain ge, said Khushi with a smile.

"Kaisey?, asked Arnav.

Khushi move on her toes and kiss him on cheek. Arnav shakes his head and Khushi kiss him on other cheek and then near his lips. Arnav's eyes hooded with desire as he looks down at her whose eyes were fixed on his lips.

"Go on ... show me, said Arnav huskily and Khushi cupped his face and rise up on her toes again and takes his lips in a kiss.

Arnav's hand wound around her waist, pulling her into him, their bodies flushed.

"Oh ..., Khushi moaned as their mouth fuse together ... tasting each other nectar and hands roaming on each other bodies. Few seconds later they broke the kiss due to the need of oxygen.

"I think I need to get upset more often, said Arnav with a teasing smile.

"I don't like it when you get upset with me, said Khushi with a pout.

"Then don't do childish antics like today. You know I don't like my clothes getting spoiled, said Arnav.

"Acha ... and what about when you spoiled my clothes haan?, said Khushi moving a step back.

"When did I do that?, asked Arnav.

"In Naples that night after dinner when you kissed me and then ..., Khushi was saying but stopped as she realized what she was about to say ... she blushed remembering the time when he had ripped her shirt apart to get her naked to feel her skin.

"Then what?, asked Arnav feigning innocence.

"yeah like you don't know, said Khushi she punched his chest lightly.

"No I don't ... tell me what then?, said Arnav as he wound his arm around her waist and pull her close.

"You know everything still you behave like you don't, said Khushi in a low tone as she tried to push him away.

"I know ... but I like hearing you say it, said Arnav as tweaks her nose.

"Badmash ..., murmurs Khushi.

"Only with you, said Arnav and Khushi blushed and hid her face into his chest.

Soon their lunch arrived and they sit in the living room. Arnav told her about the rehearsals and also mentioned the dinner invite by Mr. Ives.

Seeing her not responding about it Arnav asked, "You don't want to go to dinner?.

Khushi shakes her head, "I was planning to go spa as we hadn't planned to go out tonight, but its ok", she said and smiled, "At what time we have to leave?

"If you want to go to spa then go. We have plenty of time, said Arnav as looked over at clock showing 3.10pm. "We will leave around 7, said Arnav.

Khushi's shakes her head, "we will get late if I go to spa ... you know these things take time.

"Yeah I know but you won't be taking 4 hours for it right? You can go now and I guess you will be back in 2 2 n half hours? said Arnav.

"Now? But Arush is sleeping, said Khushi looking over at bed, Arush had slept while drinking his milk.

"Yeah so?, said Arnav.

"I can't leave him now, You know how cranky he gets when he doesn't find me after waking up, said Khushi,

"Don't worry I will handle him if he wakes up, said Arnav, "Although I think he will be asleep till the time you get back

Khushi bit her lower lip, thinking about it, she really wanted to go to spa.

"Come on Khushi ... its nothing to worry about, said Arnav, "I think I can handle him for an hour or two without you. Are you forgetting the time when he was with me in Luckhnow?

"I remember but even that time he was crying so badly, said Khushi.

"Don't worry Khushi, I can handle him much better now, Arnav gave her an assuring smile.

"I think I will just stay here, I will go to spa some other time, said Khushi and turn to go to bed but Arnav stopped her, "No you are not. You are going to spa and will enjoy it ok.

He remembered Lavanya's saying about this hotel having the best spa facility. Khushi open her mouth but Arnav cut her in, "Khushi ... no argument about it. I want you to go. I will handle Arush. I will call you if he gets cranky ok. Now go. He pushes her lightly.

Khushi reluctantly left after getting her purse and cell phone ... she had made Arnav promise that he will call her if Arush can't settle down after waking up.

On way down to spa her mind was on Arush and Arnav but soon it was distracted when her treatment started. She really was craving for this time for herself. She was waxed, scrubbed, moisture and massaged. But still she couldn't enjoy it fully as her mind was going back to Arnav and Arush and she was checking her cell phone from time to time. There was no message from Arnav ... that means all was well upstairs.

When she got free and paid the bill from the platinum card she was surprised to find that it had been nearly 2 hours and still there was no call or message from Arnav. Being surprised and a little worried she hurried up to their suite. She opened the room door with the key card and went inside, she heard Arush's shout and rushed to the bedroom, but stopped in her track ... seeing the scene playing in front of her.

Arnav was sitting on the floor and Arush was in his lap. Arnav has a ball in his hand which he throws on the wall and it will bounce back, hitting the floor once and then Arnav catches it.

It was nothing exciting but the thing which was making Arush cackle aloud was the sounds which Arnav makes each time the ball hit the wall and floor. He would make different sounds and Arush was enjoying it. And by looking at the smile on Arnav's face ... it seems that he was enjoying making his son laugh.

Khushi's heart melted on the spot ... it was a rare thing seeing Arnav openly enjoying something like that. Khushi lifted her cell phone and started recording it.

After few seconds she saw Arnav turning in her direction and she smiled knowing well that he had sensed her presence ... just like she does.

"Papa phir seh", exclaimed Arush ... not liking that Arnav has stopped.

Arnav lean down and said near his ear, "Arush mama is here".

Arush turn and saw Khushi and to her surprise he didn't move to go to her ... which he always does whenever he sees Khushi after a gap of time.

"papa ball khelo ..." he tug on Arnav's hand which was holding Arush's ball.

Khushi was stunned but at the same time happy that he was getting attach to Arnav.

"You guys carry on ... I need to change clothes", saying that Khushi went to the washroom and soon she heard Arnav making sounds and Arush's laughter.

She couldn't hold her emotions any longer and few tears escaped her eyes. How much she had longed to see this happen.

Arnav playing with Arush, enjoying it, on his own without pretending because of an audience around them.

She opened her whatsapp and type a message to Anjali, "DI, a surprise for you", and then attached the recorded video.

She put her cell phone and purse on the sink and takes her clothes off and then she smacked her forehead realizing that she hadn't taken fresh clothes with her. She shakes her head smiling that she forgot it because of Arnav and Arush ... so she took a quick shower and put on the bath robe.

She came out of washroom and saw Arnav on phone ordering fries for Arush, who was standing beside Arnav telling him to order a sprite as well.

She giggles seeing the scene ... their son just love to eat French fries. She will never forget this ... this will be etched on her brain and heart forever.

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Mr. Ives had sent a car for them and they reached his place around 7.00pm. In foreign countries they usually have dinner in between 7 - 7.30pm. Khushi was astonished to see the state mansion. It was huge and has a beautiful architecture. They were greeted by a woman in her 40's wearing the black and white dress. She introduces herself as the housekeeper of this mansion.

"I am Margaret. But everybody calls me Maggie here., said Maggie and gesture them towards left, "This way please.

They entered a large family room, decorated in a vintage style. Mr. and Mrs. Ives stood up from the sofas and greeted them warmly. Mrs. Ives hugged Khushi and was happy to meet Arush.

"Oh he makes me miss my grand babies. Its been months since I have seen them. Izzy was supposed to visit this month but ..., Mrs. Ives made a sad face.

"I am sure they miss you the same as you do, said Khushi politely.

"I know they do. We talk on phone almost daily, said Mrs. Ives and extended her hands to take Arush but he shyly hid her face into her mama's neck.

"He shies from new people, said Khushi.

"And I have the prefect solutions for it, said Mrs. Ives and move towards the door, "Come on.

Khushi looked over to Arnav who nodded and Khushi followed Mrs. Ives. They went upstairs and towards the left side. They entered a room, which had 4 bunk beds and another door to the right side, which opened into a big room ... full of toys.

Khushi's mouth open a little seeing the amount and variation of toys.

"Horseyyy, exclaimed Arush seeing a large stuffed zebra. He wiggled in Khushi's arm, who put him down and he went to the toy and picked it up.

"Mama horsey, said Arush showing the stuffed zebra to Khushi.

"Yes Baby, its called Zebra ... Zeebraa, said Khushi.

"Zeeblaa, said Arush and Khushi smiled, "Good baby.

"Now young man, if you want to play with all the toys then first you have to do friendship with me, said Mrs. Ives as she crouches down next to Arush. Khushi also did the same, "Arush ... baby, she wants to be your friends ... so what we do when we do dosti? Hmmm.

Arush look at Khushi and then at Mrs. Ives, "Doshtii?.

"Yes dosti ... come on now shakes hand, said Khushi.

"Naah ..., Arush instantly hide behind Khushi.

Khushi looked apologetically at Mrs. Ives who smiled warmly at both of them, "Never mind ... we have time and I will become this young man's friend at any cost.

They spend time in the toy room while both men talked downstairs. After sometime they went upstairs and found Arush and Mrs. Ives busy into playing with building blocks.

"I was sure I will found you here, said Mr. Ives, looking at his wife.

"Of course, you know how much I adore kids, replied Mrs. Ives.

"Oh I know. When our grandkids come here ... they just belong to her ... I literally have to wait for my turn, said Mr. Ives in complaining tone.

Arnav and Khushi just smile looking at Arush whose focus was on building blocks. After few minutes Maggie came there and asks them to come down for dinner. They all went down to the dining room.

"Now I want to hear your story, said Mrs. Ives pointing her fork at Arnav, "I don't want the overview version you feed to media ... I want the full story from beginning till end.

"Um.., Arnav looked at Khushi, who was also looking at him and then he looked at Mr. Ives.

"Don't look at me boy. I told you my wife has a thing for true love ... and she knows yours is one true love. So go on ... I want to know the story too, said Mr. Ives as he took a bite of his potato salad.

Arnav look at Khushi who nodded and he begins to tell how Khushi came to AR for job and how he challenged her.

Mrs. Ives couldn't stop from commenting in between like, "Seriously you yell on her ... "why did you shout on her when she saved you from that falling light ... "oh my goodness .. you are so bad.

"He is not bad ... he just didn't know love that time, Khushi was there to defend Arnav at every step. And then she continues their story further, deliberately omitting the parts where Arnav was rude to her. Arnav realizes while Khushi was narrating their story, that how bad he had treated her and she was the one to forgive and forget and always taking the first step towards him. He felt guilty and bad about it.

Khushi could feel the tension from his stiff posture. She told them the whole story till their wedding, only skipping the part where she was kidnapped and Arnav was shot. She also told few romantic moments of their intentionally to tell Mrs. Ives that how much Arnav loves her and Mrs. Ives was awed at the part where Arnav had whisked her away on her birthday on chopper to Agra.

"That's so wonderful, said Mrs. Ives and again pointed her fork at Arnav, "Hold onto her boy. She is a real gem and you will be lost without her.

"I am, said Arnav and look over to Khushi silently telling her that he would really be lost without her. Khushi smiled back at him.

They went into the living room after dinner where Maggie served them wine and dessert. After few minutes Arnav asked them for their leave but Mrs. Ives insisted them to stay at their place.

"Please, I really want you guys to stay. We don't get much visitors and truth to be told I want to spend some more time with this little fella, said Mrs. Ives looking at Arush with adoration, who was lying in Khushi's lap sipping water.

Khushi nodded looking at Arnav, she didn't want to disappoint Mrs. Ives. Through her talks Khushi realizes that she really miss her children. She has 3 sons and 1 daughter. Her sons live in other cities and usually visit after 2-3 months and her daughter was married and has 2 kids of her own.

So Arnav accepted it making Mrs. Ives happy. Maggie showed them to their room which was on the right side of the corridor upstairs, in opposite direction to the kid's room.

Maggie provided them with clothes to change into for the night. They got freshened up and changed. Khushi changed Arush's clothes as she always carries a pair of clothes for him, and changed his diaper.

"Arnavji, are you alright?, asked Khushi as she sensed that something was disturbing him.

"Yeah I am fine, said Arnav as he placed his cell phone, watch and wallet on the bedside table.

He looks over at Khushi who was sitting on the other side of the bed and Arush was in the middle, drinking his milk, and Khushi was running her fingers in his hair.

"I am fine Khushi. Just thinking of tomorrow's show, said Arnav as he climb on bed and lay down.

Khushi didn't say anything and waited till Arush was asleep. She adjusted the comforter on him and climbs down from bed. She went to Arnav, grabs his hand and tugged so that he sits up.

"Khushi?, Arnav look at her questioningly.

"Stand up and come with me, said Khushi sternly and pull him up. Arnav went with her to the small balcony, overlooking the vast gardens behind the mansion.

"Khushi what's wrong?, asked Arnav.

"You tell me, said Khushi as she put her hands over her waist, "I know something is disturbing you and I want to know what it is.

"Khushi, its nothing. Like I told you I am just thinking about tomorrow, said Arnav didn't meeting her eyes.

Khushi move close to him, "Arnavji, just like you can tell something is bothering me ... in the same way I can tell when you are disturb. Tell me what it is or else don't expect me to share in future when I am disturbed, said Khushi in a threating way.

Arnav look down in her green eyes and saw the love and worry for him. He sighed and wound his arms around her waist and pulls her close. He put his forehead over hers.

"I am sorry Khushi. I treated you so bad in the past. I didn't realized how much my actions must have hurted you. I am so sorry Khushi, said Arnav, his voice heavy with emotion.

"Arnavji, that's enough. You have already apologized before about this. Why are you saying sorry again?, said Khushi.

"Because it will never be enough, you have a big heart, I don't. I still haven't forgiven Tania and forgotten about it but you ... you not only forgiven me, but accepted me ... loved me and married me. I don't ..., Arnav was saying when Khushi cut him in.

"So what you want me to do? Fight with you? Leave you?, said Khushi.

Arnav instantly look into her eyes, "Don't you dare say anything about leaving me ok?, his hold tighten on her and his expression angry.

"And you don't dare to apologize again and again for something that is gone and for which I don't care about, said Khushi in same angry tone like his. They both were looking at each other angrily.

Khushi spoke first, "I warning you Arnavji, if you apologize to me again about our past then ... then ...(she thought for a second or two) ... I will go back to Mumbai to my maika, she tried to be intimidating.

"As if I will let you go, said Arnav seriously.

"I am serious Arnavji, said Khushi and pushed his chest but his hold was tight on her arms.

"And I am damn serious too, you not going anywhere without me. Samjhi tum, said Arnav as he nearly jerked her.

"Phir ap bhi bar bar sorry na boliye ... samjhey?, said Khushi angrily.

Just then they heard a whimper and they parted, Khushi move inside and saw Arush moving on the bed. She instantly lay down beside him and caresses his hair and patted him on chest. He was settled down in next minute.

Khushi looked to the balcony and saw Arnav standing there, looking at her. Khushi didn't want their night to end on an argument. She literally climbed over Arush going to next side, making Arnav's eyebrow raised in surprise. Khushi gestures him to come to her, which he did. Without saying anything she made Arnav lay down beside her and snuggled up to him. Understanding her un-said gesture he smiled and wrapped his arms around his wife and soon they were asleep.

Next Day Thursday Around 8 am -------------

Khushi entered into the kitchen, with Arush in her arms, and was nearly knocked over by a little whirlwind.

"Careful, said a deep voice and Khushi looked up to see a handsome man standing in front of her holding a toddler boy.

"Oh hello, said the man in his deep Italian accent voice.

"Um Hi, said Khushi taking a step back and look around the kitchen spotting Mrs. Ives, Maggie and another beautiful woman wearing a lovely summer dress. Her features were same as Mrs. Ives.

"Ah Khuuushi, Mrs. Ives called out to her in her Italian accent; "I was just talking about you and Aruush. She come to Khushi and introduces her to others.

"Izzy this is Khushi and her son Arush. And Khushi this is Isabella, my daughter, we all call her Izzy though. And this is (pointing to the handsome man) is her husband Micheal Attracelli. And this is their son Josh, said Mrs. Ives.

"Hi, so you are the one who melted the stone heart of devil, said Izzy coming over to Khushi.

"Ji?, Khushi was confuse.

"Oh I told her about your and Arnav's love story, said Mrs. Ives excitedly.

"Oh, Khushi smiled at Izzy.

Just then a little girl entered Kitchen, "Mommy mommy look what I have found, she said holding out her palm, a blue flower on it.

"Oh wow, what is it?, said Izzy , getting down to the eye level of the little girl.

"Its called blume and grandfather said that it represents love, desire and also hope, said the girl excitedly.

"And this is Mia, Izzy's 5 year old daughter, said Mrs. Ives to Khushi.

"Down ... down, Josh wiggled in his father's arms, who put him down. He went to his sister and tried to take the flower but Mia move her hand back, "No , you will crush it, she said.

Josh's lips wobble, most probably he was about to cry.

"Mia, what did I said about sharing your things with Josh, said Izzy in stern tone.

Mia's shoulder sagged, "He is your brother and mine things are his just like his toys are mine. And then she give the flower to Josh who grinned and fisted it is his hand.

"Don't worry Mia, I got another for you, said Mr. Ives who entered the kitchen with Arnav.

Mia jumped happily as Mr. Ives gave her another blue flower.

Mrs. Ives did the introduction again of Arnav to others. Arnav and Micheal shakes hand and started to talk about business. Izzy rolled her eyes and told them to take the business talk out of her kitchen. Khushi smile and enjoyed her time with the ladies while preparing a big breakfast. The men had taken Arush and Josh to the patio outside in back garden. They all have a very lively breakfast. Khushi found Izzy very friendly and a good and strict mother; she watched how Izzy included Mia in everything related to preparing breakfast.

She wished to have a daughter of her own someday. Her eyes went to Arnav who was smiling and feeding Arush who was sitting in his lap. She wondered when Arnav will be ready for another child and she hoped that it won't be many years away.

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Khushi and Arnav, along with Mr. Ives's family got ready for the fashion show which will be starting around 12:00pm sharp. Izzy wasn't taking her kids and they will be staying back in the house with Maggie. Mrs. Ives and Izzy suggested the same to Khushi to leave Arush here. They assured Khushi that Maggie is very good and trustable as she has been a part of their family from past 16 years. Arnav also suggested the same which made Khushi angry on him, as didn't want to leave Arush. So she took him with them to the venue.

As they came out of the car, the reporters flash their cameras and shoot out the questions. Arush got scared with all this noise and he held Khushi tightly wounding his arms around her neck and buried his face into the her neck. Arnav led them inside quickly.

They reached inside the hall and few people glance their way. Some were surprised seeing the little kid and some were snickering. Khushi tried not to feel bad about it. She looked over Arnav and found his expression serious when few people greeted him and looked over Arush questioningly but not daring to say anything. Now she started to feel bad, but she just couldn't leave Arush back at house, with the strangers, though how friendly and caring they are.

They settled in their seats and after few minutes and show started with Mr. Richard doing the introductory speech, addressing the audience and telling about the VF winter collection. First VF collection will be display and then AR collection.

The light got dim and music started, the models came on the ramp doing their required walks and poses.

Arush's attention got perked seeing the lights and music. He was sitting in his mother's lap facing the ramp and was lost in the whole progression of the models walking the posing. But the little kid got bore quickly and wanted to get down. He wiggled and shouts to be let go. Luckily the music was loud enough and audience didn't see in their direction but the people who were sitting just right behind them and on both their sides look towards Arush few times. Some ignored and some shakes their heads at the stupidity of a mother to bring a kid to such an event.

She looked over to Arnav's other side where Mr. Ives and her wife were sitting; they had also glanced at Arush 2-3 times but didn't said anything. Khushi could see and sense Arnav's growing irritation so she decided to take Arush back stage and let him play for a while other wise he will get crankier. Luckily Akash came there that minute and took Arush in his arms and distracted him with his talks as they move back stage.

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