Chapter 158

EPILOGUE -- C - PART - 01

Hello readers, hope you all are doing good and keeping safe.
Sorry for the long delay in the update, I was busy with real life and some personal issues

Now Continuing with the Epilogue ....

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---- August 2014 - USA – Harvard University

Nostalgia hit him hard as he stood infront of the red bricked building; the place where he had spent 3-4 years of his life, some of the best times included this place. Just then he felt someone taking his hand. He looked to his right and blinked at his wife.

"Its going to be ok Arnavji", said Khushi as she squeezes his hand, "We won't be staying for long. I promise".

Arnav nodded his head as he squeezes her hand back. They both move forward on the dirt path leading to the building. Memories flashes through his mind, him walking the same path with his friends, Yuvraj, Lukas and Ellen. Studying in class, going out for drinks and dinner, celebrating the end of exams, meeting Rohan and Tania.

He shakes his head; he doesn't want to think about Tania ... it still makes him angry.

He does not want to attend the alumni, he knew he would be bombarded with the memories, but Khushi insisted him to come. She wants him to overcome this anger, the feeling of hurt and despair which come to him when he thinks of his friends. They had hurt him with their words and then abandon him, blaming him for situations which lead to Tania's death. Though they all had apologized to him many times, sending him emails and messages through Rohan but He didn't attend their call neither replied to their emails or messages. Khushi had talked to Yuvraj and his fiancé Anika few times and she too told him that they all are very ashamed on their behavior and want to rekindle their friendship with him.

He had said to Khushi many times that he doesn't care but that was a lie. He did care. Even back then when they had hurt him and even now when they wanted to talk to him. He just didn't know what would he say to them, too much time has passed. He did think of them here and there and even checked on their life through internet. But he just couldn't bring himself to talk to them. So Khushi insisted him to come here, to try and see if he could talk to them. If after meeting them, hearing their apology, their remorse, he didn't want to do anything with them, then Khushi would never talk about his friends to him, nor will she insist him to consider talking or meeting them. But somewhere in his heart he wanted to meet his friends, to see where they are in their life now, some part of him wanted to bring those times back when all was good and friendly between them all.

Arnav and Khushi went inside the building and were greeted by a representative who guided them to the auditorium hall where the 10th Alumni Reunion was being held of Arnav's batch year.

"Arnav Singh Raizada", he spoke his name to the lady standing at the front of the opened double doors to a big hall.
"Here", she gives a badge and Arnav attached it to the lapel of his coat.
"Wow ...", said Khushi as they entered the big hall, decorated with flowers and ribbons and a big chandelier lit in the middle of the ceiling.

There was a dance floor in the middle with round tables on its both side, a small stage at the front and open bar on its opposite end. People were mingling with each other, some sitting and some standing at the bar.

"Can you see Rohan?", asked Khushi as she looks here and there, "He messaged me that he was already here".
"No", replied Arnav as they move forward. A teacher recognized him and stopped him for a chat. Arnav introduce Khushi to his teacher and then 2 more teachers saw him and came to meet him. They congratulate Arnav on his achievements and marriage. As they further move ahead, some batch mates greeted Arnav and showed surprise to see him after so many years, asking him where he is now and what he is doing. Just then he saw Khushi waving someone and Arnav look over and saw Rohan coming to them.

"There you are, we were all wondering when will you guys come", said Rohan as he came near.
"I messaged you as soon as we entered", said Khushi pointing a fingered towards Rohan, "You should have replied instantly".
"That's why I am here now ok", said Rohan raising his hands in surrender, "Come on, everyone is waiting for you guys", his eyes went to Arnav on the last sentence.

Arnav nodded. Khushi took his hand and they followed Rohan to the left side of stage. They came to a round table for 8 people sitting. There were 2 men and 3 women sitting, who stood up when they came near.

"Hey Arnav and Khushi is here", said Rohan stopping at the table.

Khushi felt Arnav squeezing her hand hard. She looks forward but place her other hand over his arm and started to rub lightly.

"Hello I am Khushi", said Khushi with a smile, "Khushi Singh Raizada", with a proud tone. "Your friend's wife".
"They know who you are Khushi", said Rohan in teasing tone.
"But I don't know them, so why don't you be a proper host and introduce your friends to me", said Khushi in stern tone, making other women smile.
"Rohan is being scolded", said one woman teasingly.
"Shut up Ellen", said Rohan with a role of his eyes.
"I am Yuvraj", said one man, who Khushi recognized from the pictures Rohan showed her. She recognized Lukas and Ellen as well but waited for being properly introduced.
"Hello", said Khushi with a smile, "It's good to finally meet you".
"Hello Arnav", said Yuvraj and move towards him, "How are you?", he extended his hand forward.

Arnav pressed his lips and Khushi squeezes his hand. Rohan and other held their breath to see how Arnav will react. After few seconds when Arnav didn't move Yuvraj started to move his hand back but then Arnav extended his hand and grabs Yuvraj's in a hand shake, "Doing good. You?".

"I am good. Very good now", said Yuvraj with an emotional voice, "Thank you for coming, it really means so much to us".
"Yuvi is right Arnav", said Ellen, "Its really good to see you in person. We all have missed you".
"Yeah", said other man, "I am Lukas", he said looking towards Khushi.
"And she is Anika, my fiancé", said Yuvraj, gesturing to the woman behind him.
"Hello", said Khushi looking to Anika and then her eyes went to the last woman who was remained to be introduce.
"She is Roxxane", said Lukas, "My wife".
"Hello", said Roxxane looking at Arnav and Khushi, "I have heard so much about you two".
"Come on let's sit", said Rohan gesturing towards the table and every one sit down. Rohan gestured a waiter for drinks and conversation flowed slowly about daily life and work. Arnav answered monosyllabically and Khushi did most of the talking on his behalf, so that he doesn't feel uncomfortable.

After few minutes there was an announcement for everyone to sit down so that the function could be started. Harvard's Dean came on the stage and welcomes all the alumni members and talked about students and their future. Then another teacher came and talked about students of the batch year, even Arnav's name came up as the top student in the Business Management program. The teacher invited some students to come on stage and speak about their life as a Harvard student and their future life. There were six students who had achieved milestones among which were Rohan, Yuvraj and Arnav in their respective field of Hotel Management, A Sports Brand and A fashion brand. Rohan went and talk about his hotel management Business, then Yuvraj went, talk about his self-made business of a sport wear brand, which was doing brilliantly in USA and then Arnav went. Khushi clapped the hardest when he spoke about his Fashion House AR DEZIGNS.

Arnav came back and smile for the first time that evening seeing Khushi's happiness for him, "I am so proud of you", said Khushi as she side hugged him while sitting.

"I know", said Arnav and then look at others, who were all looking at them. Arnav fidgeted in his seat looking away from them.

"Ah, I think we should go and get something to eat", said Anika gesturing towards the buffet bar, where the people have started gathering. Soon they all went one by one and gather food and came back to their table.

The conversation flowed again about food and life ... just then Tania's name came up which put a stopped to the comfortable environment.

"Remember the time when Tania ate those prawns and then vomited on Lukas, that was ...", Ellen stopped as soon as Lukas gave her the warning look.

Everyone stopped eating and looked over to Arnav who was looking down and holding the spoon and knife tightly in his hand. He places the utensils on the table and stood up.

"Sorry .. I am sorry Arnav", said Ellen apologetically as she stood up too but Arnav didn't said anything and went away.

"I am sorry Khushi. I didn't do it intentionally", said Ellen feeling bad about it.
"Its ok. I understand.", said Khushi, "I know its impossible for her name to not come up in your conversations. She was a part of life, we cannot deny that".
"But Arnav ...", said Ellen.
"Should we go after him?", said Yuvraj.
"Oh no no ..", said Khushi, "Don't make this mistake. Its better to leave him be when he is angry".
"But someone should go no? I can go and say sorry", said Ellen, who was still standing.
"No please don't. It's better to let him be alone for little while when he is angry and brooding", said Khushi, "Trust me, it's better this way. Even I try to let him be".
"What if he doesn't come back?", asked Anika.
"And left her here", said Rohan pointing towards Khushi, "Never. He can never leave her alone.", his one was teasing.
"Relax Ellen, its ok", said Khushi seeing how worried Ellen and everyone else look, "Arnavji will be back in five minutes and then he will grab my hand and tell me to leave immediately. He will be angry, but you don't have to worry. I will handle it", said Khushi with a smile as if it is a normal thing. Other looks more worried now.
"I think you should go to him Khushi", said Yuvraj, "Tell him we didn't mean to hurt his feelings".

"Oh he knows that. Its just that whenever Tania's name comes up he remembers all those lies Tania told him, so its better to leave him, trust me. Only Aman can handle his anger. He knows better what to say in this situation ... in every situation for that matter. I get more emotional and tend to blackmail him, which he knows how to counter-attack now", Khushi give a pout.

"The great Aman", said Rohan mockingly.

"Don't be jealous. You know how their bond is", said Khushi, "If I didn't know better, they could be soul mates", her voice was teasing.

"What?", said Lukas.
"Soulmates?", said Ellen.
"Arnav and Aman?", said Yuvraj.
"Oh yes, Khushi is right. Arnav and Aman are very close. They have this bond that only they can understand each other without even saying a thing", said Rohan.

"Yeah they are best of friends", said Khushi, "More like brothers. They understand each other in their own unique way. They both know what each other needs without voicing it out. They both can handle each other's wounds, anger and loss. Aman was there with Arnavji, when he got know about Tania's truth. I don't want to make you guys feel bad but when no one believed him, only Aman was there. He trusted Arnavji. He didn't ask questions. He was just there. Being a friend, being a comfort and being a great companion. Aman has been standing with Arnavji since then. Their trust never wavered from each other. Even I get sometimes jealous with their bond.", Khushi quickly stopped, "Oh don't tell Arnavji that, or else he will tease me endlessly".

"Now that is news", said Rohan, "And you tell me not be jealous".

"I don't get jealous every time I see Arnav and Aman together, like you", said Khushi. Before Rohan could reply, Yuvraj speak up, "Arnav's coming".
"Ok here we go", said Khushi as she stood up and brought a smile on her.
"Khushi ...", Arnav wanted to say but Khushi cut him, "No we are not going back Arnavji", said Khushi a bit sternly.
"Khushi", Arnav gave her a warning look, "Let's go".

Khushi sighed internally and move close to him placing both of her hands over his chest. "Look at me please", her voice was low so that only Arnav can hear it. Arnav look into her eyes, knowing well that his friends are watching them.
"You know she didn't mean it. They all have been every nervous and cautious all evening, trying their best not to say anything that will upset you", said Khushi softly as she look into his eyes and rubs her hands gently on his coat lapels, "It was just in the moment and you know it. Ellen didn't do it intentionally. They all have been waiting for this day to meet you, to spend the time with you. So please Arnavji, take a deep breath and let sit down please".

Arnav closes his eyes, knowing well Khushi was right. He was more angry on himself, that he couldn't control his reaction on the mention of Tania's name. He hates it that she still has some kind of effect on him, after all this time.

"I can't", said Arnav with difficulty, not wanting to be angry or shout.

"Yes you can. You are Arnav Singh Raizada. You can do anything when you set your mind on it. But more than that you are my Arnavji, who cares about his friends even when he thinks he doesn't. We will leave soon I promise, but not like this. Ok. Just few more minutes. Please Arnavji", said Khushi giving Arnav her best pleading look as she bit her lower lip knowing well Arnav cannot deny her.

"You know very well what to say haan", said Arnav shaking his head a little.

"And I know you will get your revenge on me later", said Khushi with a pout.

Everyone at the table was watching them with interest. Rohan knows that Arnav will not go because he knows when Khushi asks him something, most of the time Arnav does what Khushi asks.

"That's right", said Arnav and grabs her hand with his.
"I love you", said Khushi and then takes his hand and make him sit beside her.
"Lets finish our food", said Khushi looking at others.

Yuvraj, Anika, Lukas, Roxxane and Ellen were looking worriedly at Arnav and then at Khushi, not knowing what to say and do.

"Oh don't worry. He won't bite. He looks like an angry young man. But he is a softie at heart", said Khushi with a smile.

"Khushi ...", Arnav looked at her warningly.
Rohan chuckled.
"What, its true no?", said Khushi, "Rohan knows it too".
"Don't bring me in it", said Rohan.
"Why not? You know well now how he is. You have seen him with Arush. He is a softie with him", said Khushi.
"How is Arush?", said Anika, wanting to start a safe conversation, "He didn't come with you guys?".
"No. He has school. Plus we are only here for 3 days. So we didn't want to disturb his timings.", said Khushi, thinking of the jet lag and time difference.
"How old is he now?", asked Ellen.
"3.5 years. But he is more intelligent than his age", said Khushi proudly.
"Yeah she is right", said Rohan, "Arush is very intelligent and very observant. He sometimes surprises me too with his questions and logics".

"After all he is Arnav Singh Raizada's son", said Khushi more like in Arnav's style.

Arnav role his eyes but everyone saw the small smile on his lips. And after that they all relaxed that Arnav doesn't seem angry anymore.

Soon they finished their food and then they move towards the bar for drinks. After few minutes Khushi said that they would take their leave. Rohan invited them to have tomorrow's breakfast at his hotel so that they all can have one more gathering before Arnav and Khushi go back to India tomorrow night.

They all bid goodbye to each other. Arnav shake hands with Lukas and Yuvraj. And then Ellen move forward and hugged Arnav making him freeze with shock.

"I am so sorry for everything Arnav. Trust me please. We all want you back in our lives. Don't be stranger", said Ellen as she move back and Arnav was surprise to see tears in her eyes. Khushi, who was standing a step behind Arnav, put her hand over his back and rubs it up and down. Arnav gulped and give a small smile to Ellen, "I will try not to be".
Ellen squeezes him arm, "Thank you" and then she move ahead and hugged Khushi, "Thank you for bringing him here".

"You're welcome", said Khushi hugging Ellen back. Khushi then hug Roxxane and Anika.
"See you guys tomorrow then", said Rohan as taps Arnav on he shoulder.
"Yeah ... bye", said Arnav and then he took Khushi hand and turn to go. They went out of the hall and towards the parking lot.

"It was not bad, what you think?", said Khushi as he wound her hands around Arnav's arm.
"It was ok", said Arnav with a shrugged.
"huh ... ok. I know you are a bit relax now after meeting your friends", said Khushi trying to take a look at Arnav's face.
"You will not leave it until I say yes", said Arnav looking ahead.
"Aww you know me so well Arnavji", said Khushi with a teasing smile.
"Let's get back to our hotel room, then I will tell you", said Arnav as he wound his arms around Khushi, teasing her with his fingers and making her giggle, "you are a softie".
"Khushi ...", said Arnav with a warning.
Khushi pressed a kiss to his cheek, "My softie".
Arnav couldn't help but smile and look at Khushi lovingly. Oh yes he is softie ... but only for her and Arush.

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"Arnavji ... wake up", whispers Khushi as she pecks his cheeks.

"Noommhp", he mumbles in sleep. He was warm, content and feeling cozy as he tightens his arms around his wife's naked body.

"Arnavji ... if you want to sleep then sleep but let me go", said Khushi as she pushes on his chest, "I have to freshen up and then I have to prepare breakfast".

"No ... you are not going anywhere", mumbles Arnav, "Hariprakash can make the breakfast".

"Arnavji ... today is your birthday. I want to make breakfast for you. Something special. So come on let me go", said Khushi.

"Yes, today is my birthday and birthday boy says that you are not going anywhere", said Arnav as he open his eyes and sees Khushi struggling in his strong hold. He smiles seeing her annoyed expression and roams his hand all over her back.

Khushi stopped moving, feeling his hands moving on her naked skin, "Arnavji .. no ... stop. I don't have time for this"

"But I do", said Arnav as he turns and pushes her back on the bed and place kisses on her neck. Khushi closes her eyes, feeling his one hand covering her breast and squeezing it. She knows if he continues like this, it will lead to more things and then she will get late. She wanted to make pancakes for Arnav and serve him breakfast in bed, like he had done on her birthday last year. He had made a French omelet and french toasts drizzled with light honey and white sugar powder ... so tasty and yummy. But more than that, his gesture of surprising her with breakfast in bed melted her heart. And she wanted to do same for him. But alas her husband was holding her in his strong grip and she had no other choice to wake him up and now her husband is moving towards her chest ... she had to do something now.

Controlling not to moan at his ministrations on her body, she pinches his ribs and Arnav yelped and move aside. With a speed Khushi move out of bed and donned the silk dressing gown that Arnav discarded last night, before making love to her. She blushed seeing the dark blue lingerie pieces she had worn last night as a birthday gift to her Arnavji. She remembered seeing his eyes burned with intensity that made her heart beat fast and heat up her skin.

"Khushi ... come back here", Arnav growled, "It's too early to make breakfast", seeing as how little light was coming in the room through the curtain at the pool side.

Khushi came out of her thoughts and turn to Arnav, "I will get late if we start that ... that ... again (she blushes) You go back to sleep if you want to. I want to make special breakfast for you", said Khushi as she climbs the bed on her knees, "Please Arnavji, let me do this for you ... please", she pecks his lips and Arnav laid back down, not happy.

"Instead of breakfast I would prefer you in bed with me", said Arnav as he turn his head to other side, clearly angry.

"Don't worry, after breakfast in bed you will get Khushi in bed", said Khushi cheekily, kissed his shoulder and move out of the bed.

Involuntary smile came on Arnav lips with that statement. He sighed and waited for that to happen.

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Khushi balance the juice glass on tray as she climbs up the steps. She was glad that she made the breakfast before anyone could come out of their rooms, that's why she had put the alarm for 5.30.am and now it's nearing 6.45am. Hariprakash comes in kitchen around 7.00 am to start on the breakfast. She smiles as she went inside the room and saw Arnav still lying on the bed. His upper chest was visible. He opened his eyes hearing the sound of door opening. His eyes followed Khushi's movement as she came near the bed and places the tray on it, "Taadaa ... your breakfast, your highness".

Arnav lips twitched seeing Khushi's excitement, though he still prefers her in bed ... soon Arnav, it will be soon, he thought as he sit up in bed.

Khushi's eyes fell on his naked chest, his muscles move as he bend forward and picked the tray. She bit her lower lip thinking how she was pressing kisses all over that skin last night.
She was glad that Arush was not with them last night as she planned to surprise Arnav with her new lingerie set and knowing her Arnavji, she had asked Anjali to take Arush to their home for sleepover and got teased in return by Anjali. But now she doesn't get that much affected by teasing like before. She too teases Anjali whenever she wants to plan something for Rahul and asks Khushi to take Aarav for the day or night.

"Won't you eat?", asked Arnav as he smear the syrup on the pancake and cut a piece of it.
"I will, but first you eat", said Khushi as she sits down opposite to him.

After taking 3 bites Arnav hummed surprisingly, "Its good".

"Thankyou devi maiya", Khushi folded her hands and looked up, "I was worried that it won't taste good. I was making it first time. But I followed the recipe from net. And also asked Di yesterday", Khushi smiles in delight. Arnav nudges the plate towards her, "Now eat". He smiles seeing her happy.

Khushi ate one pancake with Arnav, she is not fan of it. She prefers more desi breakfast. After they ate Khushi adjusted the plates on the tray and was going to climb down the bed when Arnav grabs her wrist, "And where are you going, my breakfast is not over yet".

"But Arnavji, its finished", said Khushi gesturing towards the empty plates, "Do you want more?".

"yes ...I want you", said Arnav and pull Khushi towards him.

"Arnavji", Khushi exclaimed worried as tray jerked in her hands, "Arey bedsheet will get spoiled if plates fell on it."

Arnav took the tray from her hands and put it on the side table, which didn't have much space to hold it. The tray wobbled and Khushi huffed, "Arnavji, let me take it downstairs, then we can ...", she was saying when Arnav cut her, "Shut up Khushi", his voice was stern and then push Khushi down on bed.

She huffed again and looked at Arnav, "If it fell down, then you will clean up the mess got it".

"Got it", said Arnav with a smile and then move closer to her face, Khushi closed her eyes anticipating his kiss but after 3-4 seconds when she didn't felt his lips on her, she opened her eyes and saw Arnav looking at her intensely.

"Arnavji ..", she said his name in a low tone, "What ..."

"I love you", whispered Arnav and then places his lips over hers. No matter how many times he says that to her ... it still makes him emotional ... the raw emotions he feels when he makes love to his wife ... is too overwhelming sometimes. Arnav made a quick work of Khushi's clothes, took them off and kissed all over her face, neck and upper chest. Khushi moaned and stroked up and down Arnav's back. Arnav nudged her legs apart and then enter inside her, murmuring words of love and adoration to her. His lips never left her face, placing kisses here and there while thrusting in and out of her. Their passion for each other seems to increase every time they made love together. Arnav knows her body, which part is sensitive and which part can make her moan more loudly. Their bodies cling together as they rode towards climax, gasping each other's names. Arnav fell over her, fully spent and blissful.

Khushi runs her hand in his hair and kissed his temple, "Happy?"

"Very much so", Arnav mumbles as he pulls out of her and move to side taking Khushi in his arms, "Best gift ever".

"Umhm ... I do have another gift for you", said Khushi running her finger over his chest, "From me and Arush. Let me get it for you".

"No ..", Arnav tighten his hold on her, "You are not going anywhere".

Khushi giggle seeing his stubbornness, "Ok .. but you know Arush will be here after sometime then I will have to go down".

"Yeah but its later ... so quite now and let me sleep", said Arnav closing his eyes. Khushi sighed and then smiled as she closes her eyes as well.

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"Hariprakash ji, here take these to everyone", said Khushi as she adjusted tea cups in the tray with few lemon pieces in a small bowl, "I will start on milk shakes for kids".

"Khushi bitya I will make the shakes, please you go sit with others in the living room", said Hariprakash, "You have been constantly working since morning".

"Its ok Hariprakhashji, I will rest after making milk shakes", said Khushi and made a gesture with her hands for him to go out of kitchen.

They had celebrated Aarav's 1st birthday just 2 hours ago, who shared his birthday with Arnav. Being Aarav's 1st birthday, it was a big affair. They decorated the gazebo in their lawn with balloons and ribbons. Every family member was present plus few of Anjali's and Rahul's friends. Aman, Lavanya, Rohan and Rajat were also present. They planned an elaborate early dinner with cake cutting. Everyone was stuffed with delicious food and now they were sipping green tea.
Arnav looked around the living room, consisting of only family members now as their guests have left few minutes ago. They were busy opening gifts and having conversation. He went to the kitchen, wanting to spend few moments alone with his wife, which he didn't get since morning as she was busy with the birthday party planning.

Arnav entered in kitchen and gesture with his head for Hariprakash to go out, who immediately obliged seeing the stern expression on Arnav's face.

"Hariprakash ji, give me the sugar jar please", said Khushi as she put the fruits pieces in the blender. Arnav picked the jar and placed it near her on the slab and then hugged Khushi from behind, who got startled with the sudden movement.

"Uff Arnavji, you scared me", said Khushi smacking his hand, placed over her stomach.
"Sorry", he mumbles into her hair as he rubs his nose in crook of her neck, "Miss you".

Khushi giggles a bit, "Awhh ... my baby missed me".

"Of course, you were so busy all day that you didn't even give me a moment alone with you", Arnav complained.

"Ahaan ... and what was that in our room this morning?", said Khushi in a mocking tone, "That was not our moment?".

"That was 11 hours ago", said Arnav, "I want more". He pushes her hair aside and place an open mouth kiss on side of her neck.

"Arnavji, someone will come. Please not here", said Khushi as she elbowed him to let her go.

"Everyone is busy and Hariprakash knows when I am here with you, he is not allowed to come here", said Arnav.

"But Arush will come. You know how he is when he gets hungry", said Khushi as she turns in his arms and lightly push on his chest, "I have to make milk shake. Do you want coffee?".

"I want you", said Arnav as he move closer to kiss her but Khushi leaned back.

"Arnavji ... No ..", said Khushi and tried to remove his arms from around her waist but Arnav tighten his hold.

"Its my birthday ... and you should be giving me more attention", whined Arnav like a child who was not getting his favorite candy.

Khushi couldn't help the smile that came up her face, seeing his innocent childlike expression of complain.

"Arnavji you got my attention this morning and you will get it (she move closer and nuzzles her nose with Arnav's) tonight too", said Khushi.

Taking it as his opportunity Arnav bend down and place her lips on hers. Khushi wanted to break the kiss but Arnav's hold was strong and she involuntary leaned in as Arnav deepened the kiss. After few seconds they break apart, in a need to breath. Khushi's face was flush and Arnav eyes had that intensity in them which promises other intimate things in near future ... very very near future ... like in the next minute. And Khushi knew that if she didn't stop him, things will get more heated and its not the place.

"Now you got your kiss. Now let me go", said Khushi.

"No", replied Arnav.

"Arnavji, please don't be stubborn, we will do whatever you want later in the night. Right now any one could come here", said Khushi as she eyed the kitchen door.

"Then lets go upstairs", said Arnav as he pulls her more into him.

"Arnavji no ... please let go", said Khushi as she tried to get out of his hold.

"Nope", said Arnav as he pecks on her cheek.

"Arnavji .. you", Khushi was moving her face here and there and Arnav was placing kisses all over her face. Khushi huffed, "Arnavji ... stop being a stubborn baby, it doesn't ..."

"Ahem ...", a voice came from the kitchen doorway.

Khushi pushed Arnav hard and he stumble a step back as his arms were still around her. They both turned and saw Anjali standing in the kitchen with Aarav in her arms and Arush standing beside her.

"Khuu ...", Aarav extended his hand towards Khushi, wanting to go to her. Whenever he sees Khushi after a gap of time he always wanted to go into her arms.

"Papa ... why are you holding mama like that?", asked Arush as he move near them, "Mama you ok?".

"Yes baby mama is ok", said Khushi as she pinches Arnav in his rubs and he lets go of her, "Owwhhh".

Why didn't she think of doing that before, thought Khushi.

"Papa ...", Arush places his hand over Arnav's leg, "You ok? You got an ouchie?".

"No Arush. Your papa don't have an ouchie ... he is just being a baby", said Khushi giving Arnav an angrylook.

"More like being a naughty baby", said Anjali coming near to them.

"Khuu ... uuuu", Aarav leaned forward want to go to Khushi, who happily move forwards and picked Aarav.

"Ohh you are getting heavy Shona", said Khushi and place a peck on Aarav's cheek.

"Papa is naughty baby?", asked Arush.

"Yes your Papa is very naughty", said Anjali, "And does naughty things to your mama where anyone can come in".

"Di ....", Khushi exclaimed in embarrassment while Arnav just rolled his eyes.

"I told you we should go upstairs", said Arnav, not at all affected by Anjali's teasing.

"Haww... you ... you ...", said Khushi not really getting a sentence out in annoyance over her husband. She stomped her foot, "You won't be getting anything tonight".

"We will see", said Arnav with a smirk, "I know how to get my wife agreeable on my terms".

"Mama ... where is my shake?", asked Arush. He was feeling hungry as he didn't eat much in the birthday party. He was more into playing and cutting the cake.

"Its your Papa's fault that its not ready. Ask him to make it for you", said Khushi as she give Arnav her angry look and went out of the kitchen.

"Sorry Arush but Papa doesn't know how to make it", said Arnav and Anjali shakes her head, "Really chottey, you just have to put fruits, sugar and milk and press the button".

"Then please", said Arnav gesturing towards the blender and went out of the kitchen.

Arush pouted, "Bua, I want milk shake. Why Papa stop mama from making it?".

Anjali sighed thinking now what she should tell a 3.5 year old about kisses and other stuff, "Your papa was asking for a special gift from your mama and she was not agreeing as you and mama already gave papa a gift ".

"Papa was asking for more gift?", asked Arush and Anjali nodded as she added sugar and milk into the blender and put the cap on.

"We can give papa another gift Bua. What should we give him?", asked Arush.
"That you have to ask your mama", said Anjali.
"But mama is angry with papa, right Bua", said Arush, he was observant more than his age.
"Yup ... your mama is not happy with papa", said Anjali
"Because papa was being naughty baby?", asked Arush and Anjali was surprised and she smiled, "Yes your papa was being naughty and wasn't listening to your mama".

"Hmmm ... when Papa will say sorry to mama then mama will not be angry", said Arush and Anjali smile at him, "yes ... true" and then she press the button.

Arush put hands over his ear and scrunched up his face because of the noise of the blender. Anjali smile at his expressions and tweak his nose lovingly.

---------------- September 2014 - Queenstown – Newzeland

Khushi sipped the hot coca with a smile as she looked over at her husband and son trying to make a snowman. She relishes the taste of coca and the scene in front of her. Arnav was kneeling on the ground, over snow and teaching Arush how to role snow into a big ball. She already took many photos and made videos of her favorite duo.
Arnav and Arush held the snow ball and tried to put it above another big ball of snow. Arush stumbled on the snow and his hands slipped from the ball which then fell over Arnav's lap, who yelped with the sudden coldness.

"Arush ...", exclaimed Arnav as he wipe the snow from his pants.

"Sorry Papa ... its very squishy", said Arush trying to stand again on the ground with a foot of snow layer.

Khushi chuckled at the scene and put her cup on the table. She went over to them and helped them make the snowman.

"Yeeahh ...", Arush jumped and clapped as they completed the snowman full with eyes, mouth, hat, hands and the scarf.

"Mama picture please", said Arush as he tugs on Khushi's arms, "My picture with the snow man".

"Ok stand here with papa", said Khushi and she took picture of both Arnav and Arush kneeling on the snowy ground on one side of their snowman. After taking 5 pictures of them she also kneeled beside Arnav and took selfies. Arnav placed his lips on Khushi cheeks and took the selfie and then in the next picture he placed his lips over Khushi's.

"Papa no ...", said Arush as he pushes Arnav, "No naughty naughty with Mama".

"What the ...", Arnav was stunned being scolded by Arush and Khushi laughed at Arnav's expressions.

"Bua says Mama gets angry when you are being naughty with her", said Arush and then stand between them, "I don't want Mama to be angry then she will not give me sweets".

"Haww Arush ...", Khushi exclaimed in surprise.

"Bua says that to you?", asked Arnav and Arush nodded.

"Arush ... don't listen to your Bua. Papa can kiss Mama anytime ok.", said Arnav giving Khushi a warning look as she was giggling, "Mama will not get angry ok".

Arush give a questioning look to Khushi who nodded, "Its ok Baby. Mama is not angry. Just like Mama and Papa give you kisses, that way Papa can also give me kisses alright".

"Ok ... then I want sweets", said Arush.

"Arush you just had hot chocolate drink some time ago", said Arnav in stern voice.

"Yeah ... it was the drink na. Not the sweet. I want sweet like brownie or toffee or cookie ... those are sweets", said Arush hurriedly.

"It's the same thing", said Arnav as he stand up and wipes the snow from his legs and then help Khushi stand up.

"Nope ... nope ... chachu say they are different. You can ask him", said Arush making Arnav sighed.

"Ok buddy ... just one cookie or brownie", said Khushi and Arush gave her a happy smile.

"Come let's go. We should get back to hotel before it's get dark", said Arnav as they move towards the cable car station.

They have come to Queenstown, Newzeland, to celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary. Arnav wanted to go to another country to celebrate it and to have some vacation time with just Khushi and Arush. Last time they went to Greece and this time Arnav wanted to visit Newzeland. Surprisingly, he found a town where it was snowing in September. These were the last days of the snow fall and after few days it was all going to melt down.
They arrived at Queenstown two days before and settle down in a luxury hotel, which have hot pools on the balcony of their super deluxe rooms, one of which was obviously booked by Arnav. They didn't go out on their first day as they were tried from the long flight and just roamed around the hotel. Next they just visit the surrounding shops and had lunch outside. Today they went out for sightseeing after late breakfast, checked out some local shops and then went on a cable car, which leads up to the top of the Bob's Peak.

The journey to up the hill is thrilling yet a treat as you get to experience a bird's eye view over Queenstown. The houses get smaller and smaller and you are rewarded with an impressive view of Lake Wakatipu.

Arush was excited at first when they went up in the cable car, but as it reach height he got scared and attached himself to Arnav's chest. Truth to be told, Khushi was scared too and she was holding on to Arnav's arm very tightly. But she loved the view from the top. It was truly beautiful.

They explore the mountain top, including many activities like lugging, paragliding and zip lining extra. Arnav wanted to try paragliding but Khushi was afraid of that much height. Not wanting to do it without Khushi, Arnav let the idea go. They explore the few shops and had snacks and hot coca from one of the restaurants. As they sit outside on the benches Arush started to play with snow and from there one thing led to another and both father and son got busy in making the snow man.

They went down through cable car again. Arush again attached himself to Arnav's chest. Khushi was fine with them going down. It wasn't that scary much now as she experienced it once before. Arush was talking all the way back to the hotel, about his snowman and the things he saw here and there. He wanted to share it with his Bua and Chachu and was insisting Khushi that she called his Bua.

"Arush we will call her later shona, first we need to change and then rest", said Khushi as they went inside their hotel room.

"But Bua will sleep then. I wana tell her now. Please mama", said Arush in a pleading tone.

"She won't be sleep baby. We are 8 hours ahead of them. Its night here but back in our home it will be day time", said Khushi.

"But .. but ... how ... its getting dark see", said Arush pointing to one of windows.

"He won't understand the time difference Khushi", said Arnav as he turns on the thermostat to make the room central heated and took his jacket off.

"He is very smart Arnavji. He will get it soon", said Khushi looking over at Arnav and then took Arush to bedroom, "Ok baby, lets change then we will call Bua".

"Ok mama", Arush smiled happily and went inside washroom as Khushi help him in washing his hands and face. Then she changed him into more comfy pajamas.

"Arnavji, can you call Di please? Arush wants to talk. He won't settle down unless he talks to his Bua", said Khushi as she lovingly pat Arush's bottom as he giggled and climb up on the bed.

"Mama dhoodo", said Arush and Khushi smiled, "yes ... yes I am bringing your milk" and then turn to Arnav who was sitting on the bed, " You need coffee?".

"Nah ... may be later", said Arnav as he lean forward and picked his cell phone from the office table. Khushi went out of the room to prepare Arush's milk bottle and Arnav video called Anjali on skype.

She picked on the second time, "Hello boysss", said Anjali and her smiling face came on the screen.

"Buaa ... buaa ...", exclaimed Arush happily as he waved to his Bua.
"Arush ... how are you my baby? What have you been upto haan?", asked Anjali and Arush went on to tell her about his day. What things he had seen, his journey upto mountain on cable car.
"Ohhh you didn't get scared haan?", asked Bua.
"I was scared Bua ... it was up, up and up and too up", said Arush as he extended his hand up in the air, "Everything was so tiny ... it was scary".
"Ahaan ... and what about papa and mama?", asked Anjali.
"Papa is so brave Bua. He was not scared but mama was scared", said Arush.
"Ahaan and then what you did?", asked Anjali and Arush told her about the snowman.
"Wow ... you made the snowman. Send me pictures", said Anjali ..., "Arnav seems like you enjoyed too", she give a teasing smile to Arnav who roll his eyes.

Khushi who just entered room, heard what Anjali, "Yes Di ... he enjoyed. He was like another baby on the snow", said Khushi as she bends in front of the camera and wave a hand to Anjali.

"Khushi ...", Arnav give her a warning glare.
"What?", said Khushi in innocent voice, "Weren't you laughing and screaming and making snowballs like a 2 year old".
"I was not", said Arnav as he sit straight, "Do I need to remind you that I was helping Arush".
"Yeah right", said Khushi as she sit on other side of Arush, "Hows everyone at home Di?".

"Good. Everyone is doing good here. You tell me how is the weather there?", asked Anjali, "Rahul told me there is still winter there".

"Yeah, its snowing here. Its cold. But it's a good experience", said Khushi as she ruffles Arush's hair, "This one played a lot in snow today".

"yeah Bua I made snow balls with papa ... you know I made a snow man, with eyes and hands and sarrf", said Arush happily.

"Yes you told me shona, but I need to see pictures", said Anjali with a smile.

"Yes ... mama (he turns hi face towards Khushi) ... bua wants to see pictures, please send her naa", said Arush.

"Ok baby, I will send her later", said Khushi as she show him his milk bottle, "Here is your milk".

"But I am talking to Bua ... I want to tell her about the big lizard I saw", said Arush and push the milk bottle away.

"Arush we can talk again tomorrow Shona", said Anjali in a motherly tone, "Drink your milk or else mama will get angry".
"Bua mama will not get angry. You know, papa did naughty things to mama today and mama was not angry. She was happy", said Arush in a speed.

"Arushhh!!", Khushi exclaimed in embarrassment while Anjali laugh out loud. Arnav smirked and earn two slaps on his thighs from Khushi, "ouuuch ...why are you hitting me?".

"Arush what naughty things your papa was doing?", asked Anjali giving a naughty smile.
"Di ... stop please", said Khushi as she took the cell phone from Arnav's hand.
"Papa was kissing mama", said Arush at the same time.
"Arushhh ...", said Khushi in warning tone, "Don't say things like that".
"But ... but mama ... papa was kissing you no ... Bua I saw it", said Arush innocently not understanding how embarrassing it was for his mama.
Arnav was trying to hold his laugh seeing Khushi's stunned expression.
"Di ... we will talk tomorrow. Ok take care ... byeee", said Khushi and cut the call when Anjali again asked about kissing.
"Arush ... stop talking and lay down in bed", said Khushi in her no non-sense tone, which Arush know well which means he should do what his mama was saying. He obediently lay down and Khushi hand him his milk bottle.

"Sorry mama", said Arush in small tone, thinking his mama was angry with him now.

Khushi's expression soften immediately, "Oh my baby ...", she leaned forward and kisses Arush's forehead and cheeks, "Mama is not angry with you".

"Plomish", Arush mumbled with bottle in his mouth.

"Mama promise", said Khushi as she caresses his hair, "now drink your milk and then we will rest", as she laid down beside Arush, who smiles in return and taps Khushi's cheek and she places a peck on his hand.

Arnav smiles and teased Khushi, "And where is my kiss?".

"Don't' you even think about it", said Khushi pointing a finger towards Arnav, "Its all your fault.
"My fault?", asked Arnav, "You were the one who told him that his papa can kiss his mama".

"Because you were kissing me before that", said Khushi, "From now on, you will not kiss me infront of him".

"Yeah right, like it will stop me", said Arnav arrogantly.
"I won't let you", said Khushi narrowing her eyes.
"We will see", said Arnav and with a speed he leaned forward over Arush and kissed Khushi's cheek. Arush squeal with the sudden moment and smile thinking that it's a game his papa is playing.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi pouted in annoyance.
"Khushi ....", said Arnav mimicking her.
"You will not change na", said Khushi.
"With you", Arnav raised his brows, "Never". His expressions were serious yet adoring. "I love my wife very much and its my right to kiss her when I want and where I want. No one can stop me. I told you that before as well.

"Laad governer kahin k", murmurs Khushi.
"And you love your laad governer", said Khushi as he tweaks her nose.
"Papa is laad govevvrr?", asked Arush as he took out his bottle.
Khushi giggles, "Yes your papa is a big laad governer".
"Khushi ...", Arnav give his angry glare to her.
"What you are .. no", said Khushi innocently.
"Papa laad governer", said Arush cheekily.
"Arush ... you will not say Laad governer to papa or to anyone", said Arnav in stern tone and saw Khushi giggling.
"You wait ...", said Arnav climb over Arush and came on top of Khushi.
"Arnavji ...", Khushi squealed in surprise.
"You want to laugh right", said Arnav and tickled Khushi.
"Arnavji ... no ... stop", said Khushi and Arnav tickled her more, "Arush lets tickle mama".

Arush forgot his milk bottle and join his papa in tickling his mama, who in return tried to tickled Arnav and Arush both. Arush exclaimed with joy and laughed along with his mama and papa.

---------------------- Late @ Night ....

Arnav took a sip of champagne as his eyes roam over the night sky, filled with stars. He was sitting in the hot pool on the balcony of their room, covered with the bamboo shade, so that no one can peak in but the roof was open. He was waiting for Khushi to join him. It's been few minutes past midnight and he wants to celebrate the start of their anniversary with her, to spend some alone time with her.

He turns his head hearing the voice of footsteps on the wooden floor and a moment later Khushi came into his view. His hand move involuntary, placing the glass back on the edge of the pool as his eyes roam up and down on his wife's body clad in a silk gown.

"Sorry, your son doesn't want to sleep. He was insisting on playing or watching a movie. He knows how to take what he wants, just like someone else I know", said Khushi as she glares at her husband.

"Your son?", said Arnav raising his eyebrow, "What happened to our son?".

"When he is stubborn and use tactics to get what he wants, he is your son", said Khushi waving her hand, "And when he is sweet, he is my son".

"And what about me? Am I yours too?", said Arnav as he stand inside the pool. Water glides down his body leaving it glistening in the light of few candles and the little of moonlight that was coming in.

Khushi eyes fell onto his chest and couldn't help but roam her eyes all over him, just like he was doing mere seconds ago. He was only wearing his boxer brief and rest of his body was on display. He moves towards her, extending his hand to her.

"Of course you are mine", said Khushi as she places her hand in his and he help Khushi coming inside the pool.
"And you are mine", said Arnav intensely as he pecks her lips. Khushi blushed and look away to side, couldn't able to look into his eyes. She moves to sit down when Arnav tugged her hand.
"You are forgetting something", said Arnav as he gesture towards her gown.

Khushi look down and take off her gown, her heart beating fast, feeling a bit shy around her husband.

Arnav look her adorningly, seeing the blush on her cheeks as he guides her to sit down in the hot pool. Even after two years of their marriage, and being intimate multiple times, Khushi sometimes behaves like a new bride around him and sometimes she becomes a vixen, seducing him, leading him with her seductive moves until he give into her demands. And he loves her more and more for it.

"Relax Khushi ...", Arnav murmurs to her and picks a champagne glass for her, "Here".

Khushi takes the glass from him as he picks his own. Arnav clinks his glass with hers, "Happy Anniversary Wife", said Arnav with a wink.

Khushi giggles a bit, "Happy anniversary Husband".
They drink their champagne and spend hours in the hot pool, talking, kissing and making love to each other.

TO BE CONTINUED ... in next part 2

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As you can see it was getting very long, so I divided this Last Epilogue into further 3 parts. I have written and re-written it many times, as I was not satisfied with it so I just keep adjusting it and it kept getting long. Only few paragraphs are left, but I decided to post what was written till now and will post the last part 3 after some days.


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