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Episode 16
Re-cap: As Khushi and Payal were about to leave the room, Arnav called out Khushi, come soon. I have something very important to discuss with you. Khushi gave that Dont you do this to me look and left with Payal.
Khushi on her way to Nani's room realized that she forgot her cell phone. She asked Payal to continue and she will get her phone and meet her in Nani's room. As Khushi walked into room to get her cell phone, Arnav stepped out from bathroom.
Arnav: Are you back, so soon? I never knew you are so desperate....He chuckled.
Khushi: Desperate? for what?
Arnav chuckled more, knowing that his innocent wife didnt understand his remark.
Arnav: Nothing, will tell you some other time.
Whatever, saying this Khushi stormed out of the room.
In Nani's room, all ladies present and Nani is showing jewels to everyone. She asked each one of them to pick a necklace of their choice. Manorama picked the most heavy worked while Khushi, Payal and Anjali picked the lighter ones. Then Nani asked everyone to leave their necklace sets with Nani.
Nani: Chalo, Leave all your selections now and get back to your rooms.
Manorama: But Sasuma, if you are not planning to give us, why did you ask us to choose. Manoram pouted.
Nani: You will come to know soon.
Everyone left the place with puzzled face. As Khushi was about to enter her room, HP said her doctor is here. Doctor checked her and said she no longer needs to wear the sling to support her arm. Also added that she still needs to be careful with wound at her collar bone. Everyone walked doctor to the door.
Later in the evening, Anjali, Payal and Khushi gathered in the living room to chit-chat. They went on for awhile without keeping track of time. Arnav on the otherside in his room, paced across the room waiting for Khushi, thinking what kept her for so long. He heard footsteps approaching the room and a great idea struck his brilliant brain, well atleast he thought so. He hid behind the door waiting for the person to step into the room. As the person entered, he jumped in and hugged him from behind. Thats right, he hugged none other than HP. He quickly realized and moved away from HP.
As Arnav was about to say something, frightened HP ran for his life. Three ladies who saw him running fast, stopped him and asked him what happened.
HP: Bhabhi, woh...woh...Arnav baba...hume...He started sobbing tucking his hands in his mouth.
Anjali: HP calm down. Did Chotey say something?
HP nodded no.
Payal: Did he scold you?
HP nodded no.
Khushi: HPJi, did he hit you?
HP nodded no again.
All three ladies impatiently spoke at the same time, Then what happened?
HP took break from sobbing, and opened his mouth...Bhabhi, Arnav baba hugged me tightly from behind...Saying this he left the place sobbing.
After a pause, Anjali and Payal burst out into laughter looking at Khushi's embarrassed face.
Anjali: KhushiJi, lagta hai aapke swami bahut utsuk hain aapko baahon mein lene keliye (looks like, your swami is very desperate to take you in his arms)
Khushi: Di, please dont embarrass me. Lets go for dinner.
Anjali: arrey, aapke swami ko tho bulayiye.
Payal and Anjali left the place leaving Khushi behind.
Khushi ran to her bedroom, planning to yell at Arnav. As soon as she opened the door, nervous Arnav shouted HP, I am sorry. Khushi bursted out into laughter and repeated his earlier words.
Khushi: I never knew you were so desperate ArnavJi. Since when, are you attracted to HP. She laughed hard.
Arnav: Stop it Khushi, you know very well thats not true.
Khushi: Well, its too late for any explanation. Come down for dinner, everyone is waiting for you. After dinner, you can spend looong quality time with HP. She laughed more and more seeing his embarrassed face and left the room without listening what Arnav had to say.
Arnav followed her to dining table silently thinking not to blow it out of proportion. Well, he didnt know that HP already did it. Khushi went into the Kitchen and Arnav reached dining table to see everyone looking at him with shocked expression. He didnt know what he is getting into in next few mins.
Anjali: HariPrakash Ji, chotey is waiting, wont you come and serve?
Nani: HPJi, also bring along that chotey's favorite juice that you made specially for him.
Everyone laughed out loud. Arnav closed his eyes in sheer embarrassment. Then he heard sweet voice calling him Arnav baba. He opened his eyes to see someone standing in kurta/pajama. He looked up to see Khushi in Hari Prakash's getup.
Arnav: What the...
Khushi: (imitating HP) Arnav baba, what happened? Why anger?
Arnav: Stop it Khushi. And everyone, stop teasing me. I thought it was Khushi. saying this he stormed out of the place without having dinner.
Anjali: Chotey, we were just teasing you.
Khushi: Di, its ok. I will take dinner to room after you all done.
After 30mins, Khushi opened the bedroom door carrying dinner plate in one hand and didnt find Arnav in the room. Just then, he stepped out of bathroom after changing to night clothes. He saw her with food and turned away other side.
Khushi: Ab tak naraaz ho aap (are you still angry)?
Arnav didnt even bothered to look at her pouted face. Khushi kept the plate on small table infront and stood facing him. She raised both her hands and held her ears apologetically.
Khushi: I am sorry on behalf of everyone.
He looked at her to see her holding her ears. He moved towards her.
Arnav: (caught both her wrists) Khushi, you dont need to do this. I am OK now, I am not angry.
Khushi: You are not angry anymore? Ok good, lets eat then, I am very hungry.
Arnav: You havent eaten anything. Are you crazy, you know that you need to eat and take medicines on time.
Khushi: Look who is advising me. She murmured.
Arnav: Okay, come. Lets eat.
He started eating by himself, without feeding her. She is sad that he didnt even try to feed her as she was expecting him to do that like the other night. She quickly remembered what happened the other night when she fed him. She giggled to herself remembering how he kissed each time he took bite. She extended her hand thinking same magic will happen. He caught her hand as she tried to feed him, I already ate alot, You finish off the rest. Saying this, he gulped water. Khushi disappointed, put the food down in the plate and got up to leave the room angrily. He caught her hand.
Arnav: Khushi, arent you eating anything?
Khushi: (with pouted face) I am not hungry anymore.
Arnav made her sit and started feeding her. Khushi silently, yet happily ate. As she was about to getup, she noticed tiny bit of roti at the corner of his lips. She pointed out to him to wipe it. He refused saying I would prefer if you do it. He smirked. She shyly lifted her hand to wipe. He backed out saying Uhuh, not with hand and pointed her lips.
Khushi: (blushed hard) then be like that, I am not wiping it then. She got up to leave.
He pulled her down to sit holding her wrist tightly. She knew that moment that she cant escape. She slowly moved forward, almost sitting on his lap. With the tip of her tongue, she managed to lick off the roti. Arnav who is watching her every move whispered How lucky is that piece of roti. I wish I were in its place. Khushi blushed and shyly pushed him away. He didnt let her go, still holding onto her wrist tightly. Dont you walk away with unfinished task Mrs. Raizada. You very well know that your husband does nt like pending tasks. Saying this he smirked at her. She shyly lowered her eyes.
Arnav: Khushi, look at into my eyes. Do you love me?
Khushi didnt respond. She is lost in his passion and love he is showering at her this moment. He loosened his grip as he didnt receive response from her. I am sorry, I know I am rushing you into this....He is interrupted by her as she sealed his lips with hers. He is shocked yet amused with her answer, an untold answer but conveyed everything that needs to be conveyed. He cupped her face kissing her slowly. He felt she is much more passionate than him this time. She traced his lips with tip of her tongue teasing him. He smiled as she teased him and loved this side of her. He let her take control. She slowly moved onto his lap, kissing him with more passion. He felt her fingers running through his hair, pulling him much closer. She eased out letting him take charge now. She parted her lips conveying him that its all his. He bit her lower lip. Khushi cried out Arnav. He is surprised to hear her call him Arnav for the first time and he loved it. He is more turned on with the way she called him and explored her mouth with his tongue. Their tongues battled for mins to show who is more passionate but failed as they both were equally good. They broke the kiss slowly coming out of their mouths, then kissing lips, and finally ended with peck on lips. Khushi still had her eyes closed. Arnav hugged her saying I love you Khushi forever and ever. Khushi hugged him back.
Arnav: well, I never knew you are such a good kisser.
Khushi pushed him away and ran outside room.
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