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Episode 21
Both left Sheesh Mahal to have lunch.
Khushi: ArnavJi, I dont wanna eat LUNCH lunch, I wanna eat Jalebis for lunch.
Arnav: No, first we will eat lunch and then I promise, I will take you to eat Jalebis.
Khushi pouted her lips. Arnav chuckled and squeezed her lips with his finger tips.
Khushi: Ouch
Arnav: Then dont do that again, they tempt me. He grinned at her.
Khushi shyly looked away. Arnav drove Khushi to Yummilicious, one of the best fine-dining restaurant.
As Arnav stopped the car, valet approached Khushi's side and opened her door greeting her with wide smile. Arnav got down the car and threw the keys to valet and sighed Khushi to come over to him.
Khushi: (took arnav's hand and worriedly asked) ArnavJi, why did you give away keys to that man, what if he steals the car.
Arnav: Khushi, it is called Valet Parking. Hotel is providing this service as courtesy to their customers. Looking at stiill confused face of Khushi, I mean that man will park car for us. Understood, my little brain?
Khushi: Finally, you accepted you have small brain. She chuckled.
Arnav: We will see about that. He held her hand in his and walked inside the restaurant. Khushi gasped and stood still seeing how beautifully the restaurant was decorated.
The restaurant has high ceilings decorated radiantly in red and gold. There was only one table placed at the center of the giant room decorated with flowers. Pathway from entrance to the table is beautifully laid in red rose petals.Table is decorated in red and gold linen with tall tower of flowers as centerpiece. Khushi found 5 waiters standing away from the table greeting them. She also noticed Head Chef standing near the waiters.
Arnav extended his hand asking her to proceed. She excitedly walked towards the table holding his arm close to her chest. She tucked her lower lip as she noticed each and every detail. As they approached their table, Arnav pulled chair for Khushi and made her seat. As he was about to walk towards his chair, she pulled him by his collar and whispered in his ear I never knew you were so romantic.
Arnav: Well this is just the beginning. He smirked at her leaving her all shy.
One of the waiter walked over to Khushi and handed her an envelope. She looked at Arnav while taking the envelope. With his eyes, he motioned her to open it. She opened the envelope to find a hand written letter from Arnav:
My most beautiful to-be wife,
Thank You for being you and for accepting me the way I am. I am eagerly looking forward to the most special day in our lives when we are going to become one. I cant wait any longer to be away from you in any way especially...you know it. I cant wait to kiss you, cuddle you and make love to you all nights.
I hope you liked my surprise.
I love You,
Yours
Laard Governor.
PS: Now stop drooling over my letter and order something to eat as I am hungry.
Khushi looked up at Arnav and blushed. That was sweet she said looking deep into his eyes.
Arnav: Thats it? Just Sweet?
Khushi: Thats what came to my mind. What else you wanted to hear?
Arnav: May be something more sweet than JUST SWEET.
Khushi: I will think about it. She grinned at him
Arnav disappointingly looked away to Chef and motioned him to come over.
Arnav: Khushi, What do you want?
Khushi: Menu?
Arnav: He can make anything we want. Its all made-to-order. So its your choice, in fact why dont you order for me too.
Khushi: (nodded and ordered) Saag Paneer, Malai Kofta, Rajma - Chaval and Aloo Parathe. And also Salt Lassi and Mango Juice but no sugar. As chef noted everything and was about to turn. She cried out And less spices. He doesnt like spicy food. She blushed as finished the sentence.
Arnav curved his lips raising his eyebrows said All my favorites?. Didnt you order any of your choice.
Khushi: Those are my favorites too.
Arnav: Really, I didnt know that till now. I guess I have to observe you more closely going forward. He smirked.
Khushi: Finally!
He smiled at her subtle complaint. Food arrived and they ate real fast as they were hungry. While Khushi was busy drinking mango juice, arnav drank lassi mischievously creating cat mustache around his lips and acted as if he is unaware.
Khushi after completing her drink looked at Arnav and burst out into laughter. Arnav acted as if he is unaware of the happenings.
Khushi: ArnavJi, when will you learn to drink and eat properly. Kabhi Lassi, tho kabhi roti. Aap bhi na.
She chuckled at him as she leaned forward to wipe his lips. He moved away nodding no. She leaned on more to reach him and he backed out more. Then she realized that he wants her wipe it with a kiss. She nodded no showing all the waiters who stood few feet away. His one look at the waiters made them turn around facing their backs to the couple.
Arnav raised his eyebrows sighing Fine Now?
Khushi got up from the chair and walked upto Arnav and bent to wipe his lassi mustache with her lips. He pulled holding her elbow and made her sit on his lap.
Arnav: Now its perfect.
Khushi blushed and looked at his lips. She came closer and closer until her tongue touched his lips. Both had their eyes opened noting each other's feelings. Both looked at each other passionately as she wiped his lips. As she cleared lassi mustache, Arnav closed his eyes hoping to continue it as kiss. To his disappointment, Khushi got up and took her chair. Arnav opened his eyes and saw Khushi sitting opposite to him smiling at him. He frowned saying What The.
Arnav: Khushi?
Khushi: Sorry this is what you will get if you pull such stunts. So dont pull such stunts again Mr. Raizada.
Arnav: (fumed but regrouped himself) Well, every dog has its day.
Khushi: Today is my day then..She chuckled.
They both spent some time talking about all topics in the world. And soon, he drove her to her favorite sweet shop for Jalebis.
Khushi got down the car excitedly as Arnav stopped the car in front of sweet shop.
Arnav: Khushi, careful, let me park the car.
Khushi stomped out of the car without listening to him completely.
Arnav: She is going to give me heart attack one day. He reversed the car to park it properly.
Khushi: Kaka, how are you?
Kaka: Arre Khushi Bitiya, tum yaahaan? Kaise aana huvan?
Khushi: Its been so long since I had your Jalebis. So I cam running from Delhi.
Kaka: Jhooti. Tell me whats the matter?
Meanwhile, Arnav joined their conversation.
Khushi: Kaka, inse miliye, yeh hamare woh hai. She blushed fidgeting with her pallu.
Arnav: Woh nahi, hone wale WOH hain...he corrected her.
Kaka: Kya? bitiya, I thought you were already married.
Arnav: Ji, this is her second marriage. He smirked at her.
Khushi annoyed at his remarks as he is enjoying the moment.
Khushi: kaka, its not like that.
Kaka: Kya, doosri shaadi? Hayye bhagvan. Looked at Khushi disappointingly.
Khushi: Kaka, dont listen to him. He is just telling you half truth. You are right I married him but without any grand function. This time we are marrying again but grandly infront of all elders. You should also come for our marriage.
Kaka: Achaan, so thats the matter. Fumed at Arnav for confusing him.
Khushi had 3 plates of Jalebis when Arnav stopped her.
Arnav: Khushi, thats enough. How much you will eat?
Khushi: Please ArnavJi, One more plate?
Arnav: No, you are going to have stomach issues later. Moreover I have to travel with you and stay with you in the same room, I cant stand noises and smells.
Khushi: Chi ArnavJi, disgusting...
Arnav chuckled and both bid goodbye to kaka and left the place. While driving, Khushi asked where they are going to next to which he replied Delhi. They reached Delhi in chopper and Arnav drove Khushi to Buaji's house. As they entered, they were surprised to see that Nani and ANjali were already sitting in the living room talking to Garima and BabuJi.
Khushi: Nani, aap yahan?
Nani: What to do? YOu guys left no choice.
Khushi: Nani what happened?
Nani: Relax Khushi, I was just teasing. Chote called us earlier and explained what you guys decided. We are very happy for you both. We came to discuss marriage plans.
Everyone sat together and started discussing the dates. Arnav and Khushi agreed to get married in a month until Buaji threw bomb over their heads.
Arnav: What? away from each other for one month? No way.
Buaji: But Bitwa, if you want proper marriage with all rituals, Khushi should stay with us until marriage and will come to RM after bidaai.
Arnav: She can still do all those things by staying in RM. I am not agreeing to this.
Nani: Per chote. This is what you wanted right, dream wedding for Khushi.
Arnav gave one sad look at Khushi, who too is suffering at the thought of being away from him.
Arnav: Di, please you explain to Buaji and Nani that we can follow all customs with Khushi being in RM.
Di: Chote, I can understand but it doesnt work that way. She cant stay in our house because once your engagement is done, you both should not see other from sangeet until marriage. Another bomb blasted in Arnav's mind.
Arnav: What do you mean, we should not see each other? And which idiot made such rules? I dont believe them. and clearly I am not following them neither does she.
Khushi: ArnavJI...
Arnav: No Khushi, they are playing with us. You dont fall under their trap.
Nani: (angrily) Chote, then whats the point of getting re-married? Do us favor, back out from your plan.
Arnav: (fumed at her remark) FINE! I will accept with one condition. Marriage should happen in next one week. Thats the max I can be away from Khushi.
Nani: No, we need 2 weeks time
Arnav: Max 10 days not beyond that.
Nani: OK. Now take Khushi to RM and let her pack her stuff to leave RM. We will come shortly after talking to panditji about dates.
Arnav angrily stormed out of the room soon followed by Khushi.
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