Fifteen
Khushi walked into the kitchen, watching her mother suspiciously. Why was she happier then usual?
'You seem happy Amma, what happened?' Khushi asked curiously
'Oh nothing, it's just generally a good morning' Garima excused walking over to the cupboard when Khushi walked behind her
'Amma, spill the beans. Something happened last night didn't it?' Khushi said suspiciously, raising a single eyebrow at her guilty mother.
'Nothing Khushi, you take everything seriously, can't I just be happy?' Garima replied ignorantly, saying something to her daughter could be advantageous but at the same time extremely dangerous. What if it further confuses her? No, she couldn't say anything. But Garima had no idea how far in Khushi's emotions had quickly grown for Arnav.
'Amma, it's about Arnav isn't it? Tell me!' Khushi demanded, to Garima's surprise the demand was way too eager for her daughter's response.
'Why are you so eager when it comes to Arnav? Do you like him?' Garima teased, she didn't want to push it too far hence she stuck with the simplicity of 'liking'. Khushi gasped much quickly but her mother smirked as a blush flooded her cheeks with ease.
'Don't answer that, your blush already has' Garima mocked, bursting into laughter. Khushi pouted in embarrassment and ran into her bedroom. Screw blushing, it gave her away like anything.
Khushi got dressed into one of her red dresses and hollered for a taxi, ready to take her to work. She placed herself in the back seat as she told the driver the address and just like that, they were off to her doom. She sat fidgeting, scared of how she was going to face her husb- no boss. What she did last night was considerably inappropriate, how could she? What was eating her out the most was why. Was this because she had feelings for him, because that's what she truly wanted, to be with him? She slowly pushed the thoughts away and stared out of the window she desperately needed a reality check with herself.
Khushi stepped into AR Designs, her body shaking so visibly that anyone could feel her nervousness a mile off. Taking a deep breath Khushi slowly trotted over to her office when she bumped into NK.
'Hey, where are you going?' NK said, his tone slyly mocked her making her feel uneasy. NK most definitely knew what had happened last night.
'Ohh, nothing sir i-i-I'm just going to-to my office to carry on w-with the p-project' Khushi stammered pathetically
'Yeah, sure but I'd like you to go and meet Arnav.' NK said, Khushi's eyes enlarged at the sound of his name, but NK was serious.
'I'm not mocking you in any way like you must be thinking, I just need you to talk to him. But not as an employee as his wife, and my bhabi' NK said, his voice sounded so fragile when he called her 'bhabi' that it made her feel a flood of guilt roaming in her guts.
'NK, you're always going to be my Devar no matter what. You were like a friend, a brother I never had and I value that' Khushi said her voice full of meaning
'Then Bhabi, please don't call me Sir, make me your best friend again. Tell me the things you want to share' NK said urging her response
'I myself don't know what I feel NK, my heart is just going crazy with emotions right now!' Khushi said frustrated, NK walked over to Khushi and placed a hand on her shoulder
'Bhabi... do you love my brother?' NK asked straight forwardly, the affect that question had on her was extreme, she gazed down at the floor as her cheeks filled the most vibrant red color possible. NK smirked at his sister-in-law
'Don't worry Bhabi, you've answered more then you had too' NK joked, Khushi gasped and hit his arm, he rubbed it pretending to be hurt. What was with the blushing today? Oh God, it was getting her killed!
'NK that wasn't funny!' Khushi said seriously
'Okay okay Sorry. Just, speak to Bhai, for yourself and him too, please?' NK pleaded, Khushi paused then gulped and nodded before she turned around and left for his office, it was now or never.
Arnav heard a knock on the door, he got up ignorantly and opened it finding Khushi standing there looking very much scared.
'Yes Khushi?' Arnav said simply, he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable by bringing up last night. If anyone was going to bring it up, it was going to be Khushi and Arnav was incredibly certain that that was why she was here.
"Arnav... I think it's time for us to talk' Khushi said, Arnav was surprised at how calmly and maturely she spoke. She definitely didn't look it right now. Arnav nodded in agreement and ushered her into his office. She walked in, reforming herself incredulously before placing herself on the sofa, she slowly lifted her gaze to face Arnav, he gulped at seeing the pain back in her eyes, it broke him most dearly.
'Arnav, I'm sorry about what I did last night. I didn't mean to. I was just- I didn't like Malaika and then I went to have a drink but it turned out wine and then I got drunk without realizing and then I kissed you and then I made you carry me and I just don't know what happened to me!' Khushi said all in one go, breathing hard once she finished her fast rant.
'Khushi relax. Its... its fine don't worry about it' Arnav said, the fact she regretted it all hurt him, he turned around to face away from her.
'Sachi? You forgive me?' Khushi said in disbelief
'Yes' Arnav mumbled, Khushi smile and got up to leave when she heard Arnav speak to her again.
'Does all this seriously mean nothing to you? You kiss me, apologize and you're over it in seconds. How do you do it Khushi?' Arnav said, a confused as well as broken effect to his voice. Not having an answer Khushi began to leave again when this time Arnav caught her wrist.
'No Khushi, I'm sick and tired of waiting around for you when you clearly don't care one bit. Fine, I can't change what you feel but can you at least answer my question. Why?'
'Arnav... I can't, not right now' Khushi barely whispered increasing Arnav's anger
'No Khushi! I want to know. You can't do this to me every single time! Just get it over and done with, it doesn't mean anything to you anyway.' Arnav spat unintentionally, the words hit Khushi like a bullet making her anger explode all in one go.
'You accuse me so wrongly and then you want to hear it from my mouth? Your not worthy Arnav!' Khushi screamed, intensely hurt by the cruel proposition of his words.
'What do you mean Khushi! I have been patient with you for weeks now! And you have the audacity to say I'm not worthy of an explanation?' Arnav yelled back, shocked by her sudden revelation.
'FINE YOU WANT TO HERE IT? HERE YOU GO. YES ARNAV, YES I LIKE YOU... I-I don't know what has overcome me recently but I can't take my mind off of you, I'm jealous of the girls around you and when they're there I cant think of anything but finding a way to destroy them. I find the strangest comfort in your arms that I never want to come out of them and I just want to...' Khushi trailed off, her tears not allowing her to finish off what she wanted to say, she gazed up to a very shocked Arnav before she straightened up
'Is that enough for you?' Khushi said weakly before she turned to leave. Arnav stood in his office traumatized. She had finally said it. She had told him everything he wanted to hear and the happiness overloaded itself so much that he couldn't move nor speak. There was a distant pain throbbing in his heart, but it was a good pain. His desire, his frustration everything would stop now because he had finally won her over, made her his once again. All the pain he had ever gone through in his life was no emotion at all compared to how he felt now. He felt complete.
Khushi barged into NK's office and stood there breathless, looking like she had just ran a mile.
'Bhabi what's wrong?' NK asked standing up. Khushi's gaze lifted to his face as he noticed the timid, embarrassed yet loving glow on her face and deep within her eyes.
'I erm, I Just confessed to Arnav and I don't know what to do' Khushi admitted shyly, NK smiled at her.
'You don't need to do anything now Bhabi, you can carry on with your project' NK said calmly, Khushi lowered her gaze and nodded before she left for her room. As soon as she was out of sight a huge grin fell across NK's face as he jogged up to Arnav's office taking Akash with him once he broke the news to him.
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'Are you serious? Bhabi confessed! This is amazing!' Akash said striding upto Arnav's office alongside NK.
'Yes! Exactly, I wonder what Arnav's going to do' NK said thoughtfully
'We all know how much Bhai loves her. My name wont be Akash if he doesn't go to get her before daylights out' Akash admitted NK laughed and opened to door to Arnav's office.
'Bhabi just told me what she did!' NK blurted happily, Arnav turned to face him with a huge smile on his face and a new glint in his eyes.
'Now she's mine forever' Arnav whispered sheepishly
'Hurry up and get to her office then! What are you doing waiting around here!' Akash ranted, Arnav gave his brothers a thankful nod and jogged out of the room and towards Khushi's office.
'Khushi' Arnav called walking into his office, Khushi turned away embarrassed, she didn't want to look at him.
'Khushi, I'm sorry for getting mad at you' Arnav told her guiltily
'I-it's okay, I shouldn't of said any of that' Khushi mumbled walking the other way. Before she stepped away Arnav caught her wrist and spun her around till she circled back landing in his arms. Khushi looked up but before she could say anything Arnav had his lips pressed against hers, their lips molded so perfectly as Arnav tightened his arms around her waist. His heart filled with joy when he felt her hands in his hair, her lips responding to the kiss with just as much passion as he was if not more. The pain and desire was all gone and all that there was between them now was love. She could fully own him and he could have her all to himself. There was no fake marriage or pain or deceit with them anymore, she wanted him truly and he longed for her.
The two split to catch some breath, still not wanting to tear apart. Arnav placed a hand on Khushi's cheek as red, hot tears began to well up in his eyes.
'You don't know how long I've been waiting for you to say what you said Khushi, don't apologize for it' Arnav whispered slowly, the pain and happiness indulged within each other. Khushi looked up and wiped his eye with her small thumb, his tears frightening her.
'I miss you Arnav,' Khushi said truthfully
'You won't have to anymore, now I know how you feel you're all mine' Arnav whispered huskily before he put her forehead with his
'I love you' He stated proudly, Khushi leaned over and kissed his stubbly cheek
'I love you too Arnav... I love you too' She whispered back. Her answer as definite as ever.
'I'm going to make you mine again Khushi, I swear.' Arnav said, hinting the very obvious to the life that stood before him.
'I'm already yours Arnav. It just took me way too long to realize it. I put you through so much, I made you wait I left you when you wanted me there and I gave you hate when you began to give me love. I shouldn't deserve you but I want you. It took me so long to realize who I belong to and why I belong there. I couldn't imagine what you would have gone through and I deserve to be put through the same' Khushi explained, looking down as her eyes filled with tears.
'Hey, look at me' Arnav urged, He cupped her face and brought it up so his eyes met her pained ones, the guilt in them was so vivid.
'Feelings are feelings Khushi. They vary all the time. But there is one punishment for everything you put me through Khushi' Arnav said, his serious tone towards the end scaring her slightly
'W-what?' She asked nervously,
'Your punishment is that you're stuck with me for eternity Khushi Kumari Gupta' Arnav whispered huskily, his smirk electrifying her. She smiled back at him as she stroked the side of his face.
'That's not a punishment, it's a merit.' Khushi admitted before she swung her arms around his neck and held onto him, like she would for eternity.
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Thank You for reading,
I think this could be a perfect ending for the story? If you guy want me too we can finish the story here to keep it very simple. I am more then fine to carry it on but maybe it might be bragging a little bit. I'll leave it upto you guys if you want me to carry it on or not, but if i am to carry it on then you would see a marriage track. Well i'll leave you to decide(:
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