ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 9 - COMPLETED - Page 22

Ever since Panditji asked to bring Dulhan for Jaimala, Arnav situation is not any better than Akash. He grew impatient as he knew she will be showing up any moment with Payal. Arnav restlessly, repeatedly looked at the stairs waiting for her. God knows how many times he imagined her in the lehenga he gifted. Every single time, his mind gave him a fresh jittery feel imagining her.

Just then like an angel emerging from the thunderstorm, lightening the entire dark sky, she took her first step to descend the stairs towards him.

Ufff... Damn... F***!!! Thats all he managed to say in a split second he spotted her.

He let out Ufff the moment he saw her swaying her hair over her shoulders giggling at Payal, then he let out Damn the moment he trailed his gaze along the pallu that draped with perfection exposing her slender waist, and then he let out F*** the moment his eyes gazed at the way she flicked her finger each time pulling the saree to hide her adamant belly button that kept peeking out with sheer planning to tease him and torture him for the rest of the night.

As she descended stairs and walked towards him, his eyes particularly glued to her hips ogling at the way her hips swayed smoothly and sensuously. His heart started humming..

Chaand mera dil...Chaandini ho tum...Chaand se hain dooor...Chandini kaha...

He smiled at his own new street romeo attitude and wondered if thats her hips or his dirty thoughts that are swaying dramatically unbelievably amidst so many guests.

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While Payal walked to the mandap all nervous, Khushi tried to get glimpse of Arnav from the corner of her lids. She managed to look at him just once, feeling shy and flushed. One time she met his eyes, he stood with his hands in his trouser pants, looking jaw-droppingly dashing in his dark black suit, that he carried with utmost perfection.

Sensing his hot gaze is on her, particularly knowing which part of hers, she repeatedly adjusted her pallu as he walked to her with a dapper step skipping her heart beat. He stood next to her but spoke nothing and Khushi thought that he is still angry with the pills conversation.

As panditji instructed, Akash put garland on Payal while Payal blushed profusely at the new feeling of becoming his. When she tried to do the same to Akash, his cousins lifted him making it difficult for her to reach him, which is when Khushi screamed really not caring for guests around, Akash bend now warna I will break your neck. The pitch of her voice and her dont care attitude baffled all senior citizens while Payal giggled and AKash obliged.

Arnav amused at his crazy wife, nodded in despair sighing his apologies to the guests around.

Is this our Khushi who did that? Garima was surprised that crazy lady is none other than her daughter and what more shocking to her is seeing Arnav laughing and enjoying her antics. Khushi never behaved so insane or rather should say they never saw her being so bold and to herself.

May be this is our Khushi, which we failed to recognize. Shashi said in low tone, tad sadly to Garima.

As Akash put the garland on Payal, the couple blushed accepting each other and promising that they will respect each other all their life.

Khushi suddenly entwined her fingers into Arnav's and leaned on to him subtly. He tilted his head and looked at her and could read her every expression. He grabbed her hand and walked her a bit far from the bride and groom letting their own family with them. He squeezed her hand assuringly and made her look at him by lifting her chin.

He kissed her hair tenderly forgetting all his anger and asked, Tum teek ho? [ Are you OK? ]

She nodded Yes. He released his fingers from her grip and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. He pulled her closer, rubbing her arm assuringly as she leaned her head on his chest. They both stood like that for long time, far away from people, remembering their own marriage.

The way Arnav sensed the change in her expressions and took care of her need of the moment didnt go unnoticed by Shashi and Garima.

Did you see what I am seeing? Garima asked.

Yeah She didnt say a word yet he understood her every expression and handled her. I wish Aran was here to see them like this. Shashi felt emotional. He has been holding up ever since he walked into this mansion that brought so many memories with his best friend. In a way he was glad that Arnav arranged wedding towards the east side which was exclusively designed only for guests, which may be the reason why Arnav doesnt seem to be much affected. West side is what filled with so many fond memories, which may be difficult for both Guptas and Arnav.

Garima clutched Shashi's hand and uttered, She is happy Shashi. Did you see that?

More than I thought and he is too. Finally God is kind with him. He looked at their kids feeling overwhelmed to see their budding love, which is when Arnav's eyes fell on Khushi's parents.

Khushi?

Did you meet your parents?

Yes, Thank you. That was very pleasant surprise.

If you want, you can spend sometime with them.

No, thats fine. I will talk to them later.

Khushi? He tilted his head and looked at her as he wasnt expecting that.

She looked questioningly up at him.

Before he could ask her further, Payal sighed the couple to come nearer.

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Panditji called for Payal's brother to do Rajaham, which is the ceremony to give sacrifice to the sacred fire.

As Arnav and Khushi approached the couple, Payal asked Arnav to do that.

Fatty mein kaise? Her questions confounded him and he became emotional thinking of his own sister.

Being the only child to her parents, she decided to give that privilege to Arnav as he is nothing short of that in her life. She was sure she would asked Arnav even she had her own brother.

Arnie, I dont think even my own brother would have done what you did for us. Please maan jao, humare liye.

Khushi squeezed his shoulder and smiled sighing him to perform that. He couldnt say anything as he could feel his sister presence around. What he felt was inexplicable and he stepped onto the mandap at total loss of words.

As Panditji chanted slokas, Arnav placed Payal hands in Akash's and filled her palms with rice. Akash and Payal offered the rice as a sacrifice to the fire.

It was emotional moment and will be the most memorable moment for all four of them. Payal truly feeling that she is leaving the entire world to become Akash's, Akash feeling that the world is suddenly at his feet, Arnav feeling the presence of Anjali and her blush when she mentioned about her prince, and Khushi bleeding heart as she is feeling helpless to heal him.

As Arnav got down, Payal called him again and this time she asked both Arnav and Khushi to do Gath Bandhan, to tie their nuptial knot.

Arnav stood where he was, totally overwhelmed with whatever is happening. His hands shivered, palms turned cold and sweat broke on his forehead feeling the loss of his sister. Khushi remembered him telling that Anjali wanted a prince. She entwined her fingers in his and squeezed his hand, calming the riling up tension in him, She spoke in her softest tone, convincingly, May be this is what she wanted. May be you are giving her prince. The moment he heard Khushi's voice, tears stirred up in his eyes but careful enough not to slip through the lids. As his vision turned blurred due to lone tears stuck in his eyes, she held his hand and led him behind the couple. Holding his hand, she took the first step to grab the scarves of the bride and groom. He then took over and tied the scarves together as tight as he could blessing the couple.

It doesnt matter who ties the nuptial knot, brother, sister, mama, maami, male or female, what matters is the pure heart of that person and his/her conviction to bless the couple with all their heart.

He leaned over, hugged Payal and Akash and kissed Payal's head whispering Thank You!

Payal and Akash knew what this means to him and they are sure no one can fit the bill to unite them better than their Arnie.

Khushi took Arnav to secluded corner away from crowd and gave him some water.

Noticing all these, Garima said to Shashi wiping her tears, You are right. He does need Khushi. Kitna dard seha hoga?

As he drank water and kept the glass away, she hugged him throwing her arms around him tightly. He spoke nothing but held her tightly. She needed nothing to hear and neither he needed to hear anything from her. A hug was all needed and she knows exactly when he needs it and she is always ready to give him that solace.

She kissed his cheeks and asked caressing his frontal hair, Tum teek ho?

He nodded Yes closing his eyes feeling her touch on his forehead. In effort to divert his mind, she pouted and spoke resting her hands on her hips, You look pathetic.

He frowned trying to grasp what she is talking.

Haan, have you checked yourself in the mirror? You look pathetic. Dried up gel, messy hair...

He looked confused and he thought he dressed to perfection when he checked last time. He leaned to his left and checked himself in the mirror opposite. He looked fine to his eyes.

She continued, no perfume, shoes are not polished, is this the way you dress for wedding? She asked frowning her brows.

Thanks I wasnt expecting this from my wife seeing me after so many hrs. Dont you think I deserve better compliment? He tried to walk away irritated.

She pulled him and pinned him to the pillar. Tracing her finger along his jawline, she asked huskily in her famous seducing tone, How do you manage to look so HOT all the time? She asked fluttering her eyebrows.

He couldnt handle it. He blushed and tried to wander his gaze.

See, this is why I dont waste my precious compliments on you. This time she tried to step backward with a blush smile with the way he looked at her blushing and blinking his eyes slowly.

He pulled her to him holding her waist. He shamelessly lowered his eyes and looked at her midriff while she wandered her eyes shyly and struggled to get away. He brushed his knuckles from the border of her blouse to the start of her lehenga, lingering around her belly button.

Arnav what are you doing? Someone might see us.

Stop going far from me. He dipped his fingers in her lehenga and pulled her closer.

Arnav, chodo. Koi dekhlega. She pleaded on his neck as he held her close with his one palm on her back.

He traced the inner lining of her lehenga, with his fingers brushing her skin underneath, going around her hips.

Arnav, pl..pl..ease. She stumbled upon her words and she held his lapels firmly.

Kiss me! He asked looking at her shining plump lips.

Hn?

He raised his eyebrow confirming she heard him right.

Not here, please koi dekhlega.

Kiss!

Arnav? Stop being stubborn. Please understand.

I need a Kiss! Else my fingers will be stuck there permanently.

She looked at him gritting her teeth and he welcomed her with warm naughty smile as she leaned in to cater his demands. While she was busy exploring his every corner, he tied a 3-layered waist band ornated with delicate diamonds and emeralds. Feeling the cold chain on her skin, she broke the kiss and looked at the beautiful piece with surprised expression.

Achaa laga? He asked running his fingers on it looking at her face that turned all crimson.

She sucked her tummy muscles the moment she felt his rough fingers and kissed his cheek and stepped back blushing, nodding Yes.

The moment she took few steps to run away from him, he leaned against the pillar and sang,

Chaand Mera dil...Chaandini ho tum...

Chandini se hai dooor...Chaandini kahaaa

Laut ke aana...hai yahi tumko

Jaa rahe ho tum...Jao meri jaan

She took few long strides and swiftly held his hands behind his back. She inched up and bit his lips teasingly and ran away from him blushing, not before she heard him, We still need to settle scores on those pills.

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Arnav and Khushi stood little far from the mandap as couple's family surrounded it. Arnav looked a bit restless as if waiting for the moment. Khushi looked at him and sighed if everything is OK. He side hugged her and smiled Yes.

Arnav, I am not able to see anything. Why are these people so tall?

Arnav chuckled and teased her, Why are you so short?

She nudged his taut chest prompting, I dont want to miss him tying mangalsutra and sindoor.

You wont miss anything. He said a bit confidently, and she looked puzzled hearing him.

Come with me! Just when Panditji asked Akash to tie mangalsutra, Arnav caught hold of Khushi's hand and led her upstairs from where they can see the whole ceremony clearly.

This is so much better. Khushi said clapping her hands and resting them on hand rails. He stood behind her hugging her from behind and resting his chin on her shoulders. They both stood there watching the entire ceremony, he occasionally kissing her cheeks and rubbing her arms to make her feel better as he knew she is going through the same what he is going through remembering their moments.

She tilted her head and spoke looking at his eyes, You know when you put sindoor, I was confused with my own feelings. I wasnt happy with the marriage but yet I felt different as if I meant to be yours, as if the moment and the new relation is just too perfect.

I know, the way you looked at me that moment, I sort of understood your inner turmoil.

And you smiled at me as if it was perfect meant-to-be moment.

Indeed it was! He leaned and kissed the corner of her lips.

As the ceremony ended, people were scattering, he sighed a maid to get the tray. As soon as she left placing the tray on the pedestal, he took step backward and the spotlight fell on her, turning off all other lights in the hall. There was absolutely pin-drop silence.

She turned around about to call his name and stood shocked unable to understand whats happening. He placed his finger on her lips and she became silent. He stepped backward and the expressions on her face was worth watching. She wasnt sure herself what she was thinking let alone him. Surprise was easy to read in every little expression of her face.

He tenderly held her hand in his, I am sorry Khushi for delaying this and making you wait for so long.He paused rubbing his thumb back of her palm, You are wonderful, soul at its purest form. You gave me back everything I lost. I dont think I can find more perfect crazy lady like you to make my life memorable. I want to spend every moment of my life with you until the last breath.

The very first moment I saw you I fell in love with you. Not sure why, but did fall pretty deep. I didnt know how to show you much I love you so I brought 2 most important people (Shashi and Garima) of your life to show how much I love you.

Shashi wrapped his arm around Garima as tears flooded his eyes. The most happiest moment for any parent.

Arnav went down on his knees while her whole body shook in tears realizing whats about to come.

Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, before you returned to my deserted life, I didnt think my frown and my life will be turned upside down for the best. I promise I will buy you loads of chocolates and ice creams. She chuckled and his mission was indeed successful easing her a bit before he popped the question.

He held out the beautiful pink diamond ring and asked as his hands trembled to pop the question,

Would you do the honor and make me the happiest man on the earth.

Will you please please marry me... NOW?

She covered her mouth with her one palm, laughing, blushing and crying all at once. Then she heard Akash screaming, Come on Cookie!

YES YES YES! She jumped on him as he stood up. She threw her arms tightly around his neck and pulled him into kiss not caring who is watching them.

I love you, I love you, I love you sooo much...She mumbled on his lips and he chuckled at the extra attention and love he is getting now. He loved her reaction, the best reaction any spouse could ask for. Her giggles, her cries, her mumbles, her hurried kisses as he is the only one around all made him extra special.

He pulled back and slipped the beautiful ring on her ring finger which already has their first engagement ring. They chuckled as there is not much space left on her tiny finger.

He kissed her knuckles and pulled her for another kiss. All elders blushed and looked away trying not the see the young couple going overboard.

Realizing the mob around him, he pulled back whispering I dont want to spend my first night here. She blushed and slipped her arms hugging him possessively, unaware that he is serious about their first night.

Garima, Shashi, Akash, Payal and their close family came up where the Arnav and Khushi are.

As he sighed his next arrangement, Panditji took the mic and started chanting mantras. Arnav took Mangalsutra from the box and held it infront of her. She smiled and lowered her eyes focusing on his wrists as he adorn her neck with yet another master selection of his.

She looked at him remembering how she was upset in the studio about the marriage. Tears rolled down thinking how he fulfilled her every desire and she wondered if she will ever get a chance to serve him the same. He took sindoor and filled her maang and she blushed and both prompted heart to heart JUST PERFECT.

Garima Shashi never seen their daughter so happy and their hearts welled up with tears. Payal and Akash were no different. They never seen Arnav so happy in last 8 years and they are glad and happy to part of their small world.

He kissed her forehead tenderly as her tears touched his wrists.

Khushi, I dont believe in taking those vows (Saat Phere) but I can sum it up for you.

I LOVE YOU and will never misuse it to my advantage and will never take our relation for granted.

She hugged him overwhelmed with the joy, And I dont need anything else.

A wedding that once happened had everything, bridal wear, sherwani, expensive jewels, hi-profile society, massive decoration but what missed was their hearts and each other's consent to their marriage, which is why they both felt that vastness in their wedding.

Today inspite all those materialistic items missing, he is there to protect her and she is there to surrender herself for an eternal bond, which is why they felt nothing less than heavenly and surreal with the new feeling and more responsibility to handle their tender love as they are pronounced Man and Wife, Mr and Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada.

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