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FF: Arnav and Khushi On their way to Happily ever after

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Chapter 4

Khushi was sitting by the poolside wearing a backless yellow sari; she was looking in the pool waiting for her Arnavji. The sun shone on her reflecting beautifully off her, making her already glowing skin shine. She smiled to herself as she heard the door open and footsteps. I'll pretend I didn't hear him coming, I'm sure he's going to love this sari.

Suddenly she felt a pair of warm hands grab her shoulders softly.

"Khushiji'" said a dangerously sweet voice that sent chills down Khushi's spine. Shyamji!The sun seemed to turn off, dousing her in darkness as she felt fear come out of her in an agonized scream.

Khushi opened her mouth but Shyam put a large hand, effectively silencing her and his other hand held her in an iron grip, digging through her skin, hurting her. She tried to wriggle free but his hold only tightened, his breath trekking over her ear.

"Shh'.shh' Khushiji isstarha na karen' warna Arnav sun ly ga" he said, his nose tracing the outline of her neck and sniffing her. Khushi felt disgusted. The hand holding her arm let go and travelled over her bare back, making its way slowly but surely to the strings that tied her blouse. Khushi struggled and felt it tear away. Her heart racing, she turned to find Shyam nose to nose with herself, his teeth bared in a wolfish grin, eyes crazed as he tried to rape her'

She woke up, a scream ripped from her. Her heart was racing wildly as she rapidly blinked sleep out of her eyes. It didn't help that the entire room was dark, just enough light to make the shadows scarier.

Suddenly, she wasn't sure that the lump beside her was a pillow... she closed her eyes, shaking her head. Sirf bura khwab tha'.her mind flashed Shyam's maddened face and she shivered, folding her knees and wrapping her arms around them. Arnavji ap kahan hain?

She started sobbing in earnest, wishing the darkness would go away but too afraid to move about herself.

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Arnav was on his way to his room when he heard the scream.

His heart jumped into his throat and he raced to the door, his mind churning out wild scenarios. He turned the lights on to find Khushi, her small form folded in on itself, sobbing and crying. He scanned the room to see what had her so scared and seeing nothing, figured it was a nightmare.

He went to her, unsure about how to soothe her but not willing to leave her like that. Each one of her tears was a new wound on his heart and he didn't know how to take her pain away. Finally, he just sat beside her, his hands hovering over her shoulders uncertainly.

Say something'. He cleared throat, which felt suspiciously dry and croaked, 'Khushi''

She lifted her tear-stained face, relief glowing on it and suddenly, not holding her felt wrong. He put his hands on her shoulders, pulling her close. She scrambled and snuggled herself next to his chest, hands wrapping around the lapels of his coat, her face buried in his chest. She was also mumbling something. He could only make out his name.

"Arnavji'"

'Shh, Khushi'khushi' main hun na'sb theek ho jai ga'" He kept talking, making promises he had no idea he could keep; he didn't know where the words came from but right now, he would have promised her the moon and the stars if she'd asked.

It could've only been a minute but it felt like hours before she stopped shaking and crying. He was gently stroking her hair, his shirt was wet with her tears and she was sniffing loudly.

Leery of letting her go, he wrapped one arm more securely about her and used to the other to feel around, finding the tissue box on the side table. Silently, he held it up to her.

She took out four or five and blew her nose loudly, effectively destroying whatever moment that had held them in its grip so far. He had a sudden urge to grin as he recalled her antics about wiping her nose on her dupatta, even after he'd offered her the tissues.

"Huh'' she hiccupped, swallowed and began again, 'humain maaf kar dain' hm bohat dar gai thay'humain laga'''

'Its alright, Khushi,' he said softly, 'Um' tm theek to ho?'

'jee'" she sniffed than began"Arnavji'aap humaray pass he rahen gy na?" she asked innocently. Arnav was moved by her words; he wrapped her much closer to himself. "Of course Khushi ma'"he was cut off by a loud knock on the door and then Anjali walked in with the rest of the family behind her.

"Chotay? Humain Khushiji ki cheenkh ki awaz ae'Sab theek hai'." She cut midway at the sight in front of her. Khushi had her face buried in his chest, his coat covered her face and he had his arms wrapped around her. Anjali blushed got all embarrassed then turned around to other behind her.

"Umm' humain" she tilted her head motioning them to go out. Nani, Payal and Mami exchanged embarrassed looks and then left. Anjali turned around to Arnav "Um'Sorry chotay" she said with a red face, as she shut the door and left.

Everything had happened too fast for Arnav to respond or Khushi to realize what was happening. What the' what just happened' why did De got all embarrassed? Oh'wow again. He couldn't help but smile.

"Khushi..?" Arnav said softly, but she had fallen asleep again face still buried in his chest. She must have been extremely tired.Arnav gently laid her on the bed again. She looks like an innocent little angel He smiled at the sight of her. Arnavji aap humaray pass he rahen gy na her words echoed in his mind, he held her hand as her sat beside her "Han Khushi'I'll stay here with you." He said softly to the asleep Khushi.

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Arnav sat beside Khushi holding her hand while she slept all night, he couldn't sleep with all the thoughts running through his mind , how could he sleep what if she wakes up and I'm asleep, she might get scared again, I can't leave her side not at night at least she's afraid of the dark he remembered it clearly how she had fainted in the dark when they had to stay the night at the SIKH'S DHABA, how she had told him that she was afraid of the dark when he'd hurt her and went to apologize. Apologize'oh yeah you still have a lot to apologize her for; his mind was racing with plans and ways to apologize. And the 6 month contract' only a few days are left, how will I let go' I don't want to lose her, she's my life'. Oh no, it's not your choice to make'not anymore.He sighed, then decided, sure its not my choice to make anymore' but I'll be damned if I let her go without a fight'

Next morning Arnav left instructions with De to have breakfast sent to Khushi. He didn't want her coming down to face the family before she was completely ready to do so. If she felt strong enough, she could always come down.

Although it might've been a mistake, if De's suspicious look was anything to go by. He didn't know exactly what was running through his sister's head, he just knew it was bound to make him uncomfortable.

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Khushi woke up with a grumbling tummy, she had a really vivid dream it almost felt real. She remembered how in her dream Shyam was dragging her and she was so scared and then her Arnavji saved her, she remembered how she felt so safe in his arms and how he won't leave her side and held her hands while she slept. It all seemed too good to be true.

Everything aside she was really hungry so she turned around to get out of bed when she saw a tray with breakfast in it, a few lemons and a note on the side table. She picked up the note it said

"Khushiji aap ye nashta kr lain or agr tabyt kharab ho tou lemu chat lena"

Anjali De

Khushi was surprised and confused' Anjaliji ny humary lia nashta upper kun beja hai? She felt too hungry so she ate the food and went down stairs. She got up her body was aching really badly, maybe it wasn't just a dream after all' what will I say to Anjaliji? What if Shyamji is'Khushi shook her head No'No not now Arnavji will handle it, he knows' he saved me.

She was halfway downstairs when Nani, who was sitting in the living room with Payal and Mamiji, spotted her.

"Khushi bitya' kesi hain ab aap?"she asked with a knowing smile on her face; on seeing Khushi's confused expression, she continued. "Khushi bitya, perashan hony ki kono zarurat nahi'ae tou bht Khushi ki baat hai."

Nani was smiling widely and Payal and Mami looked like they expected some answer. Khushi was confused. What is she talking about? Kia Khushi ki baat hai..? k shyamji ny humaray saath' nai nai, ye koi or baat kr rahi hain.

She looked at their expectant faces. Kuch to kehna he paray ga'

"Umm' Naniji' wo'" Khushi began but Mamiji cut her off, "Hello hi, bye bye phati sari, ab ka hay sharma-wat ho jb sab k samnay Arnav bitwa k'?" she stopped at Nani's warning glare.

What's happening? This was getting weirder and weirder.

"Naniji...humaray lia nashata uper'" she began again but this time Anjali, coming from the kitchen, cut her off,

"Hum sab bohat khush hain Khushiji!"

Khushi watched mystified as Anjaliji came closer, her eyes suspiciously bright and extended an arm to touch Khushi's chin in a loving gesture. "Bohat khush!" she repeated, wiping her eyes. "Aap perashan na hoon, Chotay nay humain sb bata dia hai'wesey tou aap humain khud bhe bta sakti then mgar' koi nahi," she smiled widely at Khushi.

"Payalji, aap khushiji ki champi kr dain ge? She asked smiling sweetly and knowingly and to Khushi's shock Payal agreed readily and started smiling in that sisterly fashion as if expecting her to share a secret. Khushi knew because that was exactly how she smiled when she was teasing Jiji about Jijaji.

Ye kia ho raha hai? Sb itnay kush? Arnavji ny kia bta dia hai' Shyamji ka? Magr Anjaliji tou bilkul' jiji humari champi?...aur jiji humain iss tarhan kiun dekh rahi hai'.?

"Jiji, tum humain iss tarhan kun daikh rahi ho?" Khushi realized she'd spoken her thought aloud when everyone burst out laughing.

Nani and Anjaliji shook their heads and Mamiji left the room with her usual 'hello hi bye bye'. Payal slapped Khushi lightly and dragged her along to her room.

"Khushi tu bhe na' ab chal andr chal or humain sb bata." She'd rarely heard Payal so excited.

"Jiji wo'" Khushi wanted to tell her everything about Shyamji and how Arnavji had saved her but somehow she didn't think that was what Payal and all the others were so happy about.

Payal cut her off. "Acha, ab sharma mat' hum jantay hain k tu pregnant hai".

" KIA?" Khushi was dumbstruck. Payal continued " Ab humain ye mat kehna k tum ny or Arnavji ny kabhi'" She blushed.

"Jiji tum kia keh rahi ho? '" But again Payal cut her off, laughing. "Acha chor, hum teri champi kr dyty hain, tou bhot thak gy ho ge." She finished, smiling naughtily.

"Jiji hum pregnant nahi hain"Khushi protested. Payal continued smiling as she applied oil on her hair and started messaging her head.

Khushi had wanted to tell her so much but now she wasn't sure, not after seeing Payal laugh and smile.

Jiji perashan ho jy ge' aur inhe ye kiun laga ke hm pregnant hain?... aur Mamiji kia keh rahi then, hm or Arnavji???

Suddenly, Khushi had too many questions.

Shyam's words echoed in her head."Wo aap ko apni Patni nahi manta dil sy'Usnay tou Suhag honay ka haq he nahi aada keya ' hm aap ko btain ge k Pati honay ka matlb kya hota hai." And frankly, if it was anything like what Shyam had been trying to do, she was sort of glad Arnavji hadn't attempted it.

But still, it was curious; after all, it was almost the same thing Arnavji had said to her."Na mai tumhen apni Patni maanu ga, or na he apni patni ka darja dun ga'"

But he always treated her like his wife, except for the poolside part and well, their usual fights but' Amma kehti theen k shadi k rishton ma Pati Patni ki larai ho jaya karti hai' so then why did they say "'Patni nahi manta 'Suhag honay ka haq ' Pati honay ka matlb kya hota hai?

Aakhir kia hota hai pati honay ka matlab?

"Jiji, hum tum sy kuch pooch satkay hain?" Khushi asked carefully; she didn't want Payal to get suspicious.

"Haan", Payal replied still smiling.

"Jiji'"

Unbidden, the image of Arnavji's face came to her, the way he'd looked at the poolside on Diwali, right before he'd almost'done something. And it had aroused the most amazing feelings in her'

She gulped, feeling her cheeks blossom.

'Wo'hm poochna chahtay thay k''her voice quavered and cracked. She swallowed through a suddenly dry throat, 'k Pati'oo..or p-patni''

She stopped, unable to frame the question, her cheeks burning. Payal chucked her under the chin. "Han Khushi, bol'' she waited, then prompted, 'Pati aur patni''

''k-kay darmian'' her voice faltered again and she couldn't lift her eyes. Payal lifted her face, gently, though her eyes were somber.

'Khushi, tu janti hai k tu mjhe kuch bhe bta skti hai. Par agar pati aur patni ke darmian koi baat hai to wo inhe ke darmian rehne chahiay'aur tjhe pata hai ke''

Someone knocked on the door and Khushi was saved from the increasingly strange and surprisingly awkward lecture Payal seemed intent on delivering. Payal straightened and called, 'Je, andr aa jain.'

Hari Prekash walked in, holding Khushi's cell phone. 'Khushi dede, ap ka phone hai.'

Khushi took it, wondering who was calling. If it was Amma ji or Bua je, perhaps she could get them to talk to Payal and then spy on her'

'Amma ''

'What the'?' Surprised, Khushi held the phone away and looked at the caller-id. Yikes.

'A..Arnavji?' she squeaked.

Payal giggled, gently pushing her before getting up. 'Tm Arnavji se baat kr lo, hm Anjaliji je ke saath kam krwate hain.'

She left, leaving Khushi to deal with her Pati.

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