PART 23:
Whatever he felt for her, now was clear and didnt matter .. She knew what she wanted.. Not every love is successful...Her love was Forbidden..
Arnav felt something in his heart when she went to the bathroom without even talking to him.. He knew she felt bad.. But he told her what was in his mind.. He didnt wanted to lie to her.. He just wrapped the Towel again on his waist and sat on the Sofa opening his laptop to check if there are any new emails for him.. He could not concentrate.. Just few minutes back he had kissed her, not just on lips but also the most beautiful and sexy part of hers, her feminity .. She was all naked in front of him and instead of accepting her, pleasuring her, he told her some damm bloddy truth.. But that was necessary.. Good that he didnt pleasure her this night and then told her the reality the next morning.. She would have been more shattered.. He wanted to see if she was Ok.. It was almost an hour she was in the bathroom and didnt come out.. What was she doing? Was she crying? Ohh !! The thought of her crying inside made him weak.. He wanted her to come out at once and then talk to her.. He still didnt wanted to disturb her.. First of all she must be very angry on him.. He should be giving her some time to relax he thought and then he lay on the Sofa waiting for her to come out.. He dozed off..
He got up suddenly from the Sofa and saw the time.. It was morning.. Almost 9:00am.. And the bed was still untouched.. Where was she? Still in the bathroom? No way.. He was about to go knock the bathroom when he saw her coming out.. She had her bath.. She was wearing a plain green saree. Her hair was wet and her eyes swollen.. As if she didnt sleep the entire night.. Well how would she after everything that happened the last night.. He was about to move towards her and ask her.. when she started on her own..
Khushi: Arnav.. I have ordered the breakfast.. Get ready soon.. We are getting late for the conference.
She said that and then moved to the mirror to get ready.. Arnav could not believe. She just spoke to him.. Normally? Well why? He knew she was angry.. But then why was she talking to him?? What was she feeling from inside?? Well too many questions to be answered he thought.. He left for his shower and then they had their breakfast and started for the conference. In the conference Khushi was very much attentive and all he could manage was to have some quick glance on her.. The conference was over and Khushi and Arnav were in the Vehicle back to the Hotel when Khushi got a call from Home..
Niki: Hello Maasi..
Khushi: Hey Baby.. How are you??
Niki: Maasi I am good.. Maasi come home soon .. I am missing you very much..
Khushi: Yes baby.. I will come back tomorrow morning.. Allright? Did you have your evening chocos?
Niki: Yes Maasi..
Payal took the phone from Niki..
Payal: Khushi..
Khushi: Yes Jiji..
Payal: Can you check if you have the keys of our closet in Gupta house? I am searching it here and can find it nowhere...
Khushi: Jiji.. Juts give me a minute.. I will search..
She put the phone on speaker again and kept it on her lap and she started searching her purse for the Keys.. She got them..
Khushi: Yes jiji I have it.. (The phone was still on speaker) (She started arranging her purse again..when Niki spoke)
Niki: Maasi are you getting your baby along with you while coming? Your and Chachu's baby?
Khushi immediately turned off the speaker and a tear fell down from her eyes.. Arnav on the other hand was also shocked to hear this from Niki.. He turned sideways to see her.. She was not understanding what to reply..
Khushi: Niki.. Give the phone to your mummy..
Niki: Ok Maasi..
Khushi: Jiji.. I have got the keys. Will give you once we reach home..
Payal: Ok Khushi.. Take Care and come soon.. You dont know how eager we all are to meet you both.. Specially after everything that we heard yesterday from you and Arnavji..
Payal gigled and Khushi was just swallowing her tears.. How could she face their teases after everything she heard from him last night..
They reached the Hotel and Khushi started packing their bags..They had to start in an hour now.. Arnav was arranging his files and stuff and Khushi was packing their clothes in the bag.. There was silence in the room.. Just 24 hours back she was trying to seduce him by her own unique ways and now.. she didnt even had words to talk to him.. And nor did he.. They left the hotel and then started their journey back to Delhi.. It was night and Khushi slept in the car.. She was very tired.. He missed her talks while driving .. The way she was troubling him when they were on way to Nainital, all her tactics to get his concentration on her.. he missed everything.. Was she planning to be like this with his from now? So silent and passive? No way..
It was late night 3:00 when they reached RM. Khushi was still sleeping.. He parked the car and then thought of picking her in his arms and making her sleep comfortably on bed. He opened her side door and removed her seat belt.. She didnt move at all.. Then he slid his hands on her back to pick her and she got up. She immediately pulled back on the seat looking in the other direction showing him how uncomfortable she felt now when he neared her.. He removed his hands and gave her side so that she can get down herself and walk.. She took her belongings and they reached their bedroom. He first thought if she would be comfortble enough sleeping with him on the same room after what happened between them.. But she didnt show any such signs.. She just changed back to her night suit and then moved on her side of the bed and slept..
Next Morning Arnav got up at 10:00.. He saw sideways to see if Khushi too was still sleeping.. But She was not there.. He was supposed to work from Home today.. He came down without even having his bath and started searching for Khushi.. for his breakfast..
Arnav: Khushi.. Khushi..
Anjali: Chotte.. Good Morning.. So how was your trip?
Arnav: Di please.. Dont start teasing us now.. Allright? Where is Khushi?
Anjali: SHe is gone to Gupta House.. You forgot.. ?? She, Payal and Niki will be staying there this week.. She must have told you.. Didnt she?
Arnav: What the Hell Di.. She didnt even tell me that.. And why one week?
Anjali: Chotte.. Its ok.. She was missing them.. And since Payal was leaving she too thought of joining her.. Thats it..
Arnav: Yeah Di.. But then she could have told me once...
Anjali: You were sleeping Chotte. So she might have thought of informing you later.. Thats ok..
Arnav: This is Good.. Whenever wives are angry they just leave for their home leaving their husbands alone.. Where should a husband go when he is angry???
Anjali: Did you both fight again CHotte?
NK: Hey Arnav. Good Morning.. Di.. I am leaving.. Do you want to give anything else which Payal and Khushi Forgot to take?
Anjali: No NK Bhaiya.. Thats it.. Just one bag..
Arnav: Where is NK going DI?
Anjali: Gupta House?
Arnav: What The.!!! Why is he going there?
Anjali: God Chottee.. You ask so many questions.. Actually Khushi's Mom and dad have invited him too for staying with them one week.. So he agreed.. I am sure NK bhaiya will have great time there..
Arnav was all frustrated now.. Why was NK supposed to be there in Gupta House.. Its not that he didnt trust Khushi.. But he didnt wanted her either to spent so much time with NK..
Arnav: NK.. How can you go? What about the work?
NK: Dont worry Bro..Me and Khushi will handle everything from home.. And incase required we will come to office.. Ok?
Arnav just banged his fist on the table and left for his room. Anjali and NK didnt understand what had happened to him..
GUPTA HOUSE:
Khushi was in the Kitchen making Lunch for everyone.. NK was playing with Niki, Payal, Garima and Buaji were chatting in the living room.. when the bell rang.. Payal opened the door and found Arnav..
Payal: Arnavji.. Please come in..
Arnav came in and he was welcomed by the family.. NK was a bit confused as why he was here.. He too said Hello to Arnav and then went straight in the Kitchen to Khushi..
NK: God Khushi.. You wont believe who has come..
Khushi: I know who has come..
NK: Really?
Khushi: Yes..
NK: He messaged you before coming? Did he?
Khushi: No.. Message was not required NK.. I Know him very well.. He had to come here..
NK: Khushi.. Your love is getting way too ahead for me to understand.. But why has he come here? Okk 1 minute.. Its because he cannot stay away from you now a days right..
Khushi: Just not that NK.. He can stay away from me.. but he cannot let me stay away from him with you..
NK: Me? I didnt understand..
Khushi: By now you should have known NK.. He is jealous.. He gets irritated when he sees us together..
NK: What? Really? Why? You love him, he loves you then cant he trust you?
By Listening the word Love.. she felt bad.. She knew he didnt love her.. It was only that he felt uncomfortable when his wife was with someone else..
Khushi: Its OK NK.. ANyone would feel jealous..
NK: So what does he want? Do you think I should go back to RM and not stay here?
Khushi: Ohh Please NK.. Dont say so.. We know what we are to each other.. So forget his possessivenes .. I will handle it ..
NK: Ok .. If you say so.. But you made me scare Khushi.. Now whenever I will see Arnav I will feel more scared.. Anyways I better go out..
NK was leaving out when Arnav came in.. NK could see the anger in his eyes when he saw him in Kitchen.. NK just smiled at him and left. Arnav came inside.. and saw Khushi.. She was busy in cutting onions.. And was wiping her tears from her shoulders.. as her hands were busy cutting the onions.. Arnav came in and then made her turn towards him.. He then gently wiped her tears from her eyes and this made her more weak.. She had come here to Gupta house so that she would be able to resist him a bit. But he coming here made her to want him more.. She tried to remove her body from his hands and then turned back to the Onion plate and started cutting them..
Khushi: Arnav.. You needed something?
Arnav: Arent you surprised to see me here?
Khushi: Well.. I am getting used to your surprises now.. They are no more new to me.. You always surprise me..
Arnav knew what she was talking about..
Arnav: Khushi. I need you to come back with me to RM.. Now..
Khushi: Why? Who should I come for?
Arnav: What do you mean for whom? Dont you have your Husband there?
Khushi turned back to face him.. She still had tears in her eyes and these were not the ones due to the Onions..
Khushi: Husband? Really? Do you even know what that means? What responsibilites a man has towards his wife.. The basic of which you even dont know.. and you expect me to come back? No Arnav.. I would not come there again..
Arnav: Dont argue Khushi.. Whatever happened between us last night.. we can just sort that out.. Infact I cleared that to you yesterday itself that I dont want you to leave me after 1 year.. We will stay together.. Then what more do you want?
Khushi: Just staying together doesnt mean we are husband and wife Arnav.. So forget it.. I am not coming..
Arnav grabbed her shoulders again and pinned her to the kitchen slab.. She tried to free herself but could not..
Khushi: Arnav Leave me.. Just take your hands off me now..
Arnav: Why Khushi?? Why should I? I am your Husband .. I have all rights to touch you.. Understood?
Khushi was very much frustrated,.. She with all her force pushed him. Arnav stepped 2 steps back.. He could see a different rage in her eyes this time.. Never seen before by him..
Khushi: You have your rights on me only because you are my Husband right??? Fine.. (SHe took off her Mangalsutra and handed it to him..) Now .. I deny being your wife... I deny all the rights that you have on me.. Just take this back with you and leave me alone..
She said that and ran out of the kitchen in her bedroom and started weeping again.. It was not easy for her to remove off her Mangalsutra so easily and hand it to him.. She needed lots of courage to do that.. But she had no other way,.. Only this was the reason he always tried to stick to her, dominate her..
Arnav was speechless. He could read what was going in her mind.. How damm alone she felt .. He didnt understand what always made him drag towards her.. It was only that he knew he wanted her..
TO BE CONTINUED..
Kumkum Bhagya
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