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Episode 20
Khushi couldnt sleep well last night wondering about the day to come. She woke up early and started getting ready. She came out of the bathroom wearing red saree and looked at her husband sleeping peacefully. She murmured How could he sleep so peacefully putting me in tension. She briefly dried her wet hair with towel and sat next to him. She found him cute sleeping on his tummy with slightly opened mouth. She took few strands of her hair and brushed it briefly through his lips. He adjusted himself in sleep wiping his mouth. She bent down to kiss him on his lips but before she could make it to his face, her small strands of her hair touched his lips. Envying her own hair, she moved it away from his lips. She kissed the corner of his lips. He woke up as her wet lips touched him but didnt open his eyes because he didnt want to disturb his wife as she explored him. This is first time she is doing something like this without her husband's initiation. He smiled within himself not showing it out. She continued to leave a trail of kisses from the corner of his lips to his ears. She always loved his perfect jawline and stubble. She left feather-touched kisses on his ear lobe as she didnt wanna wake him up or may be not so soon. She then gently licked behind his ear arousing him to new heights. She is killing him taking advantage of his helplessness. But he liked it, infact he loved it. She leaned more closer smelling his hair and rubbing with tip of her sharp nose. Her eyes fell on the back of his long masculine neck. She gently nibbled each bit of his neck. Gently yet passionately! With the help of her fingertips, she moved his t-shirt from his shoulder by few inches. As she leaned forward to kiss his shoulder, few strands of hair with droplets at the end touched his bare skin. And now she is killing him with her sensuous kisses, wet hair and most importantly freshly bathed skin. On the other side, his emerging body fragrance is killing her wanting him to kiss her wildly. She pulled herself away from him unable to control her own inner desires. Thats when she heard him say as he opened his eyes, Please dont stop Khushi. She widened her mouth in shock and embarrassed with herself for what she did few secs ago. She immediately closed her face with her palms.
Arnav sat up and removed her hands off of her face and cupped it with his own hands. Its OK Khushi, you never have to feel embarrassed with me.You can kiss me whenever and wherever you wish to. The word Wherever created red cherries on her cheeks and she pushed him hard onto bed and ran to her dressing table.
Khushi: I am looking forward to this day so please dont be late. Get ready soon.
Arnav: You know that you are very selfish, right? Leaving things in middle.
Khushi: Just like my husband!
He grinned at her and left to bathroom. Both got ready and came downstairs to find Nani in living room. He said he is taking Khushi out and they will be late at night. Nani asked them to be careful and be in touch with her through phone. Arnav made a call as they exited the door.
Arnav: Is everything ready?
Arnav: Good, We are on our way. Saying this he hung up the phone. He turned to Khushi as he opened the car door for her.
Arnav: You know that red is my favorite color.
Khushi: Thats why I wore this.
Arnav: Looking beautiful!! He gave a peck on her cheek.
Khushi: So are you. Saying this she sat inside the car.
Arnav: (as he took the wheel and drove) You know I dont like cheap compliments.
Khushi: What? My compliment is cheap for you.
Arnav: Yeah, because Arnav Singh Raizada doesnt believe in compliments without kiss.
Khushi: I think I gave you enough this morning. She blushed.
Arnav: If thats the case, I will consider it but only this time.
As they approached huge ground, Khushi found chopper waiting for them. With widened mouth, ArnavJi, are we going in chopper?
Arnav: Thats right.
Khushi: But where?
Arnav: Now thats surprise. I will tell you as we reach where we are going.
Arnav came out of the car and opened the door for her. She gave her hand to his and stepped out in excitement. They walked hand in hand like love birds. As she approached chopper, she started feeling jitters in her stomach.
Khushi: (nervously) ArnavJi, I never flew in chopper. I am little scared.
Arnav: Nothing to fear. I am next to you and nothing will happen to you. Get in.
Khushi took the seat on the right and he sat to her left. Pilot signaled that ready to fly and chopper took off. Khushi closed her eyes in fear, drilling her nails into his arm. He sat still, taking all the pain without complaining even a little. Once the chopper stabilized, Arnav asked her to open her eyes. She nodded no and still have those closed.
Arnav: Trust me, you will enjoy this. Open and look out.
Khushi slowly opened her eyes and looked out the window still holding him tightly.
Khushi: Oh my god, we are way up in the air. This is so much fun.
Arnav: You know where we are going?
Khushi nodded no.
Arnav: I am taking you to Lucknow.
Khushi: To Amma Babuji house?
Arnav: Nope.
Khushi: Haan, I know. You must be taking me to my favorite sweet shop to get me Jalebis.
Arnav: Are you serious? Chopper ride to eat Jalebis? Mera dhimak karab kardiya.
Khushi (pouted her lips and lowered her face): How do I know if you dont tell me.
Arnav: (smiled at her expression) You are right. I am sorry. I am taking you....(he paused) You know what, why dont you see it yourself. I dont wanna ruin the surprise. And yeah, we will go to eat Jalebis but only if time permits.
Khushi: Sach mein.
Arnav: Yes.
They landed in Lucknow right in front of Sheesh Mahal. Khushi shocked to see Sheesh Mahal as she stepped out of the chopper.
Khushi: ArnavJi, yahan kyun
Arnav: (wrapped her in one arm) do you remember this place?
Khushi: (confused) Ji, I do, but...
Arnav: Lets go in.
As they stepped inside, Arnav closed the doors behind him. The mahal is complete dark except one area where a silver spotlight is focused on. Small area is spread with rose petals. Arnav led their way to the spotlight and made her stand in center. He withdrew his hand from her shoulders.
Khushi: ArnavJi...
Arnav: (placing his finger on her lips) Shhh, Dont say anything. Let me do the talking today. Khushi, do you remember this spot?
Khushi nodded.
Arnav: Khushi, This is the same spot where I saw you for the first time and you fell into my arms. When I saw you for the first time, I should have known that we were made for each other; at least my heart should have told me. May be it did but I guess my mind took over me then. Taking her face inbetween his palms, he continued. Khushi, I dont know when it started, how it started and why it started but I do know one thing that I love you because its you who control my heart. Happy tears escaped Khushi's beautiful eyes; he continued. The hard times we had gone through together built our relation stronger, making me a better person, and most importantly your man. For one last time, from the bottom of my heart, I want to say sorry for all the pain I had given you. I do not wish to spend rest of our lives with past regrets but I do wish to build our future with sweet memories. He took her hands in his, taking out the ring from his pocket and kneeled down to ask Will you marry me, forgiving all my mistakes, and aid me to build our sweet world?
Khushi felt weak on her knees and kneeled down infront of him. She nodded and whispered Yes ArnavJi, Yes. She extended her hand and he slipped the ring onto her finger. As he put it on her, tears escaped his eyes and fell on the ring. The ring sparkled more on her finger as if it is made only for her. She cupped his face and confessed Hum aapse bahut pyaar karte hain ArnavJi, Khudse zyaada (I love you ArnavJi, more than myself). He kissed her lips deeply and passionately for a long time. They broke the kiss when she felt out of breath. They both shed happy tears and spent sometime in each other's arms.
Khushi: ArnavJi, for some reason I am not feeling comfortable for our marriage at this point as we know what our family and Di is currently going through.
Arnav: Dont worry. It was Di who advised me.
Khushi: (pulled herself away from his arms) What, so is this not your idea?
Arnav: (pulled her back into his arms) It was my idea but just as you thought, I wasnt sure if its right time but Di assured me. He explained his conversation with Di.
Arnav: You didnt tell me if you liked the ring?
Khushi: Its beautiful, better than I imagined. But ArnavJi, I didnt buy anything for you.
Arnav: Thats not necessary. BTW why do you need to buy. I bought the ring because I was proposing you to marry me.
Khushi: Which also means that I too will marry, in that case even I should gift you something.
Arnav: Hmmm you got point. How come it didnt strike me. Chalo, where is my gift. I need it now.
He started tickling her hard. She wiggled in his arms uncontrollably. Her movements caused her saree pallu to slip off of her shoulder exposing her deep cleavage and soft peaks through her deep red blouse. Nervously, she immediately hid her beautiful assets behind her arms. He smiled at her and took the pallu in his hands. She closed her eyes tightly, not knowing his next move. He took the pallu and wrapped around her, covering her. She opened her eyes with surprised look on her face.
Arnav: Khushi, I dont wanna rush this relation. I wanna live each and every moment. It will happen only when you are ready and I can wait till then. Saying this he kissed her forehead.
She smiled at him shyly.
Arnav: Are you hungry? Because I am.
Khushi: Haan, you promised me Jalebis.
Arnav: Ofcourse, I did. Lets go then.
Both left Sheesh Mahal.
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PRECAP: Elders to separate Khushi an Arnav!
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