PART 14:
Managers: This way Maam..
Khushi didnt understand why so much of importance was given to her.. Where was He? They escorted her towards a beautiful Red Shaamiyana ( tent ) which was at the centre of the Lawn. There was no one else in this Lawn. Everytime from past 2 days she saw this Lawn almost full of people at this hour. But today it was all vaccant.. Did he book the entire Lawn of this Hotel for them? Why? She remembered he told her that Tonight he will let her know everything.. She was getting nervous now.. Finally she saw him.. He was standing with his back facing her inside the Shaamiyana..
The Managers escorted her till the shaamiyana and then left.. All in the Lawn was she and him.. and no one else.. He was wearing a Black trouser, White Shirt, And a black coat on it.. He turned back to see her and smiled.. She had many questions for him and she had to shoot all one by one starting with why were they here..
Khushi: Arnav.. Why are we here?
Arnav didnt reply.. He moved towards her. He stood very close to her.. Almost inches apart.. He slid his hands on her waist.. And this time it was her bare waist.. The touch of his hands on her waist made her more nervous.. He looked into her eyes and then whispered in her ears..
Arnav: Khushi..
Khushi: Hmm..(She was shiverring in his arms now..)
Khushi: Will you marry me?
Khushi's eyes opened wide listening that.. She was blank.. All lost.. She still could not believe what she heard..
Marry? And that too Mr Arnav Singh Raizada? No way...
Arnav then looked back into her eyes and then removed the ring box from his pockets.. He moved a bit behind leaving her waist and then kneeled down.. He opened the box and took the ring in his hands and then pulled her left arm. She was still lost.. He then slid the ring on her finger slowly and after that there were just shower of Rose Petals on them from top.. Khushi was still lost.. She didnt understand at all what was happeneing.. It was almost how she dreamt her wedding to be.. Her prince charming surprising her with all these preperations and getting married to her.. But he was not her prince.. She was still confused.. She had no idea what to do.. He then kissed her ring on her finger and got up.
Arnav: Hey.. Say Something Khushi.. I am dying for your questions..
Khushi: Arnav.. This .. I .. I mean.. What is.. all... I am ..
Arnav saw her shiverring and could see how she was struggling to get the words out of her.. She looked more cute and adorable.. He moved close to her, very close all again sliding his hand on her open waist and caressed her belly button with his fingers.. She closed her eyes in pleasure.. He then leaned forward to kiss her cheeks.. He kissed her left cheek and then slowly the right one.. Her eyes were still closed.. He then kissed her forehead and finally made his way to her lips.. He was again an inch close when she opened her eyes and then looked at him.. She pushed him and then started runing from the Lawn back to her room.. He was not surprised.. He knew that she was shy and not completely believing what just happened a while ago.. She needed time to get used to this fact he thought. He then started for his room behind her..
The room door was open and even the bedroom door. He moved inside the bedroom and saw that she was lying on the bed and crying..
Arnav: Khushi.. Why are you crying..???
She looked at him with wet eyes and then Arnav's phone rang.. It was Anjali's call.. He told her that its his Di's call and he answered the call.
Arnav: Yes Di..
Anjali: Arnav.. What was that? How could you? I mean you proposed Khushi for marriage and even got engaged to her without letting us know..
Arnav: What The..!! Di.. how did you come to know?
Anjali: Just switch on any News Channel Arnav and see the breaking news there.. We saw just now...
Arnav: What The Hell Di.. I will call you back..
He said that and switched on a News channel . Both Khushi and Arnav were horrified at what they saw and heard. Their entire scene from Khushi coming from the Elevator till he kissed her finger ring was on the TV..
Arnav: Who the Hell did that?
Khushi was very very scared... SHe blurted out all her anger on him..
Khushi: Now whats the point in knowing who did that.. Its Done Mr Arnav Singh Raizada... Now the entire world knows who Khushi Gupta is.. (She was crying badly) You have finally printed your name with mine.. How could you? Whoever did this was not wrong.. You were wrong,.. How the Hell you thought I would marry you? No way Arnav.. I will never ever fulfil your wishes.. You got that? I very well Know what you think of marriage.. Its nothing but another contract for you.. But for me its my life.. I cannot lead my life with a person like you..
She said that and moved inside the bathroom.. He was all shattered.. He could not bear her words, her denial.. But before making her understand, he needs to find out who did this.. He called the Reception desk and enquired.. Finally after much talks he came to know that there is someone from the Media staying on this Hotel and her name is Suzy.. Allright so this girl did this.. He remembered how she had come today morning to their room and wanted to talk to him.. Well she would never be in Media again. He found which Media she works for and then called up her Boss and asked him to Fire her from the Job.. This Enagegement was supposed to be a private affair and this lady had ruined it all.. He also made sure he would sue the news agency that broadcasted this Video..
The entire Night Arnav got many many calls and emails from his friends, colleagues and relatives wishing him on his enagegement. He answered some calls and ignored some.. Even Khushi who was still sobbing inside got call from her home , her parents.. They were initially shouting her for surprising them like this and when she wanted to tell them the truth, before that they even showed how happy they were that she was ready to get married to Arnav, and that payal and she can now stay under one roof even after their marriage.. Khushi was in no mood to explain them that she was not happy with the proposal.. She thought of reaching home and then explaining them..
Next Morning:
Arnav woke up and found that the bedroom door was still open.. She was in the bathroom may be taking shower.. He was damm tired and sleepy. All those phone calls and emails didnt allow him to rest last night.. HE just jumped on the bed and slept off.. She came out.. She was wearing another cute chudidar. She saw him sleeping on bed..She just went to the mirror and started getting ready.. The memories of last evening was still fresh. The way he kneeled down and proposed her for marriage. The way he kissed her ring finger, her cheeks , her forehead and then that urge seen in his eyes to kiss her lips.. She immediately stopped these thoughts and saw the finger ring on her hand.. It was still glittering in her hand waiting to be adored by her.. She started removing the ring from her finger.. but since her skin was still wet and the ring was a bit tight for her finger, it was not coming out.. She still started to remove it.. not understanding that she was bruising her own fingers when he stopped her hand..
Arnav: What The..!! What are you doing Khushi?
Khushi: I am removing this ring..
Arnav: What? Well you dont have to.. Understand?
Khushi got up from the table that she was sitting in front of the mirror and stood in front of him..
Khushi: Why? Why cant I?
Arnav: Because its a engagement ring dammit.. You cannot remove it like that when you want..
Khushi: Do hell with the ring and that so called engagement.. They dont mean anything to me.. Understood?
She continued her assault on her fingers when he pulled her on him..
Arnav: Dont you dare talk to me like that Khushi.. Do you even realise how I am controlling myself hearing these words from you and seeing you removing this ring?
Khushi: Leave me Arnav... You have no rights to hold me like this..
Arnav: Ohh Really? I dont have the rights? I? Well If I dont have then who the Hell has Khushi??( He said in a very angry tone at the top of his voice)
She was scared to see him like that.. A tear fell from her eyes and all he could do was leave her..
Arnav: Khushi.. Now just stop crying OK? We have been invited for lunch by Mr and Mrs shukla . We need to start in some time.. So just relax and stop thinking. Ok?
Khushi: Stop thinking? How can you even say that Arnav. My entire life is ruined by you.. You put the ring on my finger, and upon that kissed my finger.. The whole world has seen this.. Now who will marry me?
Arnav: I am marrying you Khushi.. Why will someone else marry you when I am there.. The same whole world knows we are engaged...
Khushi: I do not want to marry you.. Understood.?
Arnav: But Khushi?
Again the phone bell rang and Arnav picked the phone.
Arnav: Ohh yes Mike.. Umm.. Ohhh thanks .. Well it was all so immediate I could not even inform my own relatives. Party? Ohh yes sure.. Once we are back.. To India.. Yeah.. I will convey your regards to her too.. Yes bye..
Khushi was still fuming in anger.. In her presence also he was taking the engagement wishes from his friends.. ??? Unbelievable.. She just went outside.. It was afternoon and though Khushi was not interested she still had to get ready for the lunch with the shukla family.. Arnav knocked the door.. She opened it..
Arnav:Wear this saree Khushi.. (he gave her a plain green saree..The one she wore in Teri Meri Song.. )
Khushi: I dont want anything from you..
Arnav: Dont argue khushi.. You are my fiancee now.. So you need to wear my choice .. Atleast when we are going out to meet my clients..
Khushi: What do you think Arnav you will ask me to and I will obey you? Dont force me..
Arnav: Fine.. I even know how to undress you and make you wear this Saree.. Understood ? Now you dont force me to do that.. I know your so called values..
Khushi: I wont even allow you to open the zip of my kurta or the dori at the back.. Forget undressing me Arnav..
Arnav: Dont challenge me Khushi.. I can do that..
Khushi: Fine.. Let me put the challenge then.. Just try opening the zip of my kurta and if you do.. I would wear the saree or else i wont.
Arnav smiled.. This was in his favour.. She was too innocent for knowing what mistake she was about to do..
Arnav: Ok.. But no going outside the room while I catch you.. Fine?
Khushi: Done.. But you will have only 10 minutes.. Ok?
Arnav: Thats too long khushi.. Just few minutes are enough for me..
Khushi: Ok .. So lets see. Your time starts now..
She said that and started running on the bed.. He too started running behind her trying to get hold of her.. He purposely gave her some time to feel she would win so that when she loses she should not feel bad.. She started running towards the kitchen .
TO BE CONTINUED…
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