ArHi SS:A Thing called Marriage #1 *Complete* - Page 19

Originally posted by: risha8

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She was running with a delight in her steps, a blood red rose clutched in her hand. Her laughter rang through the air, making the surroundings more cheery and bright.

She twirled around spreading her hands wide in air, laughing as the autumn flowers showered on her.

Suddenly darkness spread around her making her stop laughing and look around. Sensing danger, she started walking hurrying to home when she heard IT.

The quiet footsteps of someone following her.

Barely managing herself from not breaking into a sprint, she fastened her steps clutching the rose closer to herself in fright.

She felt someone tugging at her scarf making her clutch it tighter and pull it away from other person's grip, tearing it apart in two pieces.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain and darkness blinded her vision. Dropping her rose, she clutched her head in her hand swaying a bit. Two large hands clutched her form, crushing the rose beneath its feet harshly.

Then there it was...

Two gun shots...

Blood pooling around the dead bodies...

Khushi woke up with a start, her breath ragged as she clutched the side of her dress tightly. Wiping the beads of sweat that had formed on her forehead with her hand, she tried to gulp some air.

The same nightmare.

The same nightmare she has been having since last 4 years.

Khushi looked around, realizing that she is in her room in Shantivan, now sitting on the green recliner where she had been sleeping as Arnav had refused to share bed with her.

"This is MY room, MY bed. You are not sleeping on it with me. Sleep ANYWHERE you want." She remembered the exact words he had said and how she had taken refuge on the recliner, thinking for a while before falling asleep.

She stood up, walking up to the big french windows of the room, looking ahead. Drawing back the curtains that Arnav had drawn before going to sleep, she allowed the moonlight to seep in the room through the window.

Leaning against the window, she sighed. No matter how much she tried to forget it, she couldn't get past the fact that her Papa and Maa died because of her. For her.

For the second time, she lost her parents. Arnav was right. She was responsible for her Papa and Maa's nee his parent's death.

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Getting ready even before Arnav could wake up, Khushi went downstairs when she saw one of the servants going towards Anjali's room with a cup of tea in hand. Stopping the servant and taking the cup of tea from his hand, Khushi went to Anjali's room and saw her poring over some papers, making some faces while reading it.

"Good morning Didi." Khushi said amusedly handing her tea.

"Good morning Khushiji." Anjali grumbled and sipped her tea, sighing in relief. Khushi looked at the papers and asked "What are you doing?"

"Woh, I am marking some assignments submitted by students."

"Assignments?"

Slapping her forehead lightly, Anjali replied "Oh ho, I forgot to tell you. I teach English Literature in a college."

"Wow Didi that's great. But didn't Arnavji said anything against it?"

Anjali's face turned serious after hearing that question and replied sourly "He did. He'd not wanted me to work but he is my kid brother after all and he can't dictate his terms on me."

"Didi, I think you shouldn't say anything to Arnavji about me. He was very angry yesterday." Khushi approached the topic cautiously, not wanting to hurt Anjali.

Anjali's face grew concerned as she looked up at Khushi carefully "He'd not misbehaved with you, did he?"

"No Didi." Khushi lied, looking back at Anjali with such a confidence that convinced Anjali that it's the truth.

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"Come in Khushi Bitiya."

Devyani said, closing Bhagvat Gita finally which she had been reading since a long time. She had sent a servant to call Khushi in her room. It was finally time to come clean with her about everything.

She looked on as Khushi stepped in, looking apprehensive and a bit nervous. She hadn't seen Dadi since she had come and was anxious to know that Devyani wanted to talk to her.

Devyani gestured Khushi to sit beside her and spoke calmly "How are you, Bitiya?"

"I am fine, Dadiji."

Taking her hand, Devyani looked in Khushi's eyes and said "I know there are many questions in your mind. Why I asked you to marry my grandson? Why my grandson is behaving so rudely with you? And Why I asked you to marry him, when he will do anything to make you go away?"

Khushi nodded meekly as Devyani looked at her for confirmation before continuing "Avinash Raizada, my son promised your dying father that he will look after you and Payal like his own daughters."

"4 years back, that day while you were unconscious, Avinash talked to me and expressed his wish to see you and Arnav together as a couple before dying. I'd not had the courage to say no to him. Arnav did not know anything about it back then and when I told him everything, he was outraged and declined this straightaway. Somehow I managed to convince him."

"But Dadi..."

"I know he is hell bent on throwing you out of this house and his life. Arnav is very stubborn. Whenever he decides anything, he won't rest till what he wants is done. But I know you very well too Bitiya and I have my faith on you that you will make Arnav see past this irrational hatred and madness. You need to be strong and throw every taunt, harsh words of Arnav back with such a sensibility that will make him realize that you are not what he thinks you are. Arnav will love you for what and who you are once he realizes that whatever he is doing is just useless. You both need to make this marriage work not for yourself but for your parents as well."

Khushi nodded, not knowing what else to say. Cupping her face, Devyani smiled and said "You will be a perfect Raizada Bahu, Bitiya."

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Still Playing Around ASR???

Well, well the stories of businessman getting married to girls from rich families to acquire their wealth and then having extra marital affairs is not new.

But guess who joined the club lately?

Remember ASR? The ex-most eligible bachelor of Delhi and the heart-stealer of many international models who got married to a Lucknowi girl, Khushi Kumari Gupta two days back in a private ceremony in Lucknow as reported by TCS in the previous edition.

Guess he is not happy with his marriage. Opposite to spending his days with his newly wedded wife, he was spotted yesterday in Oberoi Hotel in the arms of Latika Handa, the show stopper AR Designs had signed for upcoming Delhi Fashion Week.

While we peoples at TCS can't figure out the real reason behind this marriage which cannot be money as Khushi Kumari Gupta doesn't come from a wealthy background, we wish ASR and Khushi Kumari Gupta a happy married life and we hope that they don't part their ways soon.

However, this news must have rekindled the expectations of beautiful page 3 ladies who were heart-broken when ASR got married.

Keep watching this space for more update, Ladies!!

Arnav smirked as he finished reading the article and instructed his secretary to finally send Fashion show contract papers to Latika. Resting his head on the back of the chair, he laughed with a mad glint in his caramel brown eyes.

Strike 1 has been made, Mrs. Raizada. Get ready for strike 2.

Little did, he know he was in for a surprise. The time for Arnav Singh Raizada to win games was FINALLY over.

So are you all ready for the first showdown between Arnav and Khushi? So sorry for not including much of ArHi. Next update will be full of ArHi.

Watch out for it...you wanted a brave Khushi and finally you will see her...hang on guys, the story had just begun😉

However i must say why my readers stay so silent and hesitate so much in making a comment? I am not a CULLEN for your information😆

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Aditi 😊

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