Days change into week, weeks change into month and that is how the time fly by... so it happened in Arnav's and Khushi's life and with time their relation has also grown... from stranger they have become friends and from friends to something more... name of the relation, that is yet to decide... only time would tell. But for now they are sharing a bond which more likely they had in initial stage of their contract marriage... only difference is, there is no contract and the feelings are easily conveyed to the other without any hesitation and any boundary.
Khushi has resumed working with Anjali and Shyam. Arnav's life is also back in normal track. He is a changed man now or rather I should say changed husband who loves his wife irrevocably and unconditionally. For outsiders it might seem that nothing happened before and their life is swift as always.
Raizadas have left out a sigh of relief that now everything is alright and peaceful and as happy like a dream as before, except two. Though they want to believe like others that all are fine but deep down their heart the duo know the peace can turn into a chaos and this dream can shatter anytime, Anjali and Arnav. Still they are trying to move with the flow.
A month has passed and Khushi has managed to mingle with everyone like before. There is no sign of regaining her memory. But none has any problem with that as with Khushi every moment is memorable.
Oh! Important news: Daboo and Arnav are now in understanding terms... so they cope with each other with less difficulty.
That evening all the ladies of Raizada Mansion are busy in some discussion. Payel and Khushi are making some list also. That is the moment all the boys enter the house except Mamaji who has gone US for a deal.
The boys notice the ladies. They are so involved that they don't see them also.
Akash tilts his body a little towards Arnav and asks, Bhai what's going on?
Arnav shrugs his shoulder and says, Only they know... and points the ladies with his eyes and says, let's go and check.
Shyam who is been coming after them says frowning, Prepare for trouble...
Both brothers turn and see a smirking Shyam.
Arnav arches his brow and Akash looks confused.
Shyam explains pointing her index finger to the ladies direction, who still haven't acknowledged their arrival and engrossed in their grave discussion, and says, When you see them conspiring together, you should be aware that something big is going to happen and peace of our lives (he circles his finger in between them pointing each one) are going to go for a toss.
Arnav says, let's not decide on our own... let's go and ask them.
After a while they come to know the reason behind the discussion and also Shyam's warning proved to be true. They are in trouble but not big. It is holi day after tomorrow and they are going to throw a big party as decided that this year every festival is going to be grand as their happiness has returned, so is Holi. The boys have to take leave for two days to help them in preparation and this job is going to be tough as they know Raizada ladies are very demanding and perfectionist. So they are going to get a hard time.
In this whole discussion only person is looking aloof and lost in some thoughts is Arnav. Khushi is the only one to notice that as her gaze is fixed on Arnav since the time he has come. Khushi cannot resist looking at him or admiring him anytime he is close. She has known the fact that she is helplessly attracted to him and his intense molten look always manages to strike a string in her heart. She thinks the feelings are mutual but none has taken the initiative to express the emotions to each other.
At night when all retire to their room after dinner, Khushi also come back to her room and finds Arnav beside the pool staring at the stars... Khushi approaches to him slowly and stands beside him. He looks down and smiles at her. Khushi smiles back thinking, this is the smile I can die for' She strikes her forehead gently with her fingers for such silly and girly thought and her smile broadens with a shade of redness in her cheeks.
Arnav doesn't notice any of her action as his gaze has moved back to the stars...
Khushi sees him lost again and decides to ask the reason...
Khushi - Arnav ji kya hua? Shames dekh rahi hu ke aap kuch khoye khoye se hai... koi pareshani hai kya? (What is wrong Arnav ji? Since evening I am seeing you lost... is there a problem?)
Arnav moves his eyes from stars to her eyes and thinks, How can I tell you that I am thinking of last holi and everything happened then... though I have spent the best times of my life with you but how can I forget the worst part... my behavior for you and your suffocation...' His trance breaks when Khushi waves her hand before his eyes and looks questioningly...
Knowing he won't be able to answer her questions, hugs her tightly.
Khushi is taken aback! It is not that she minds him hugging her but she didn't expect it all of a sudden. She stands still for a moment but hugs him back. Arnav feels relax in her embrace.
Khushi doesn't ask a thing more as she already knows he doesn't want to share but gives her support silently.
The next day the whole Raizada Mansion is busy preparing for Holi party. Each of the members is busy in their allotted work. Like last Holi, Khushi and Anjali are the supervisor and busier than all.
Khushi and Anjali are discussing the guest and finalizing the number of guest arriving so that they can give a proper number to the caterers.
Shyam and Arnav who are watching them for a while exchange a look shaking their heads. Both of them walk to their lady loves with purposeful strides.
Feeling the eyes on them both the ladies stop their walk and look up to see the owners.
Shyam and Arnav nod to each other signaling and grab the hands of their respective wives and drag them to the direction of their rooms.
Anjali (confused)- what is this Shyam ? Where are you taking me like this?
Shyam (smiling)- you will come to know in a while.
Khushi (shocked and irked)- Arnavji hume bohot kaam hai.. (we have many works to do)
Arnav (smirking)- that is why we are taking you.
Anjali and Khushi in unison- KYA? (What?)
The others who are busy working don't pay a heed to the action taking place behind their back.
The boys know that these girls are strong enough to give a tough fight so they just carry them to their rooms.
Khushi struggles to get out of Arnav's hold but finally gives up and waits for Arnav to disclose where is the fire?'
Here Arnav smiles lopsided seeing fuming Khushi... wow she looks cute like Ayush when she is angry.
In short time they reach the room and Arnav keeps Khushi down and locks the door behind.
Khushi is about to open her mouth but her sound gets stuck in her throat as she sees the food on the table.
Arnav turns and chuckles seeing her million worth expression and says, Now you know why I brought you here because I don't want you to pull up last year's stunt again...
Khushi cuts in between and asks, what stunt?
Arnav looking serious says, your favorite... (Khushi looks at him questioningly)... Fainting...
Khushi's jaw drops and makes a perfect O shape and a sound comes out of it...HAWWW...
Arnav cannot hide his little laugh and Khushi pouts seeing him laughing at her expense.
Arnav's laugh fades as soon as he sees the pout. His eyes get glued to her lips and kissable pout. He feels like kissing it right that moment but resisting the urge he ushers her to take a seat. He starts serving the foods in plates.
He feels a feather touch on his cheek and realizing what is it his eyes grow wide like saucer and he turns his head in shock. Khushi doesn't get the time to remove her lips from his cheek and his lips brush hers.
Khushi takes a step back and blushes profusely and her cheeks turn into the shade of Kashmir apples.
Arnav is too shocked to notice that as he is staring her like some alien.
Khushi composes herself before Arnav and says shying, Isse achha kuch nehi sujha aapka shukriya adaa karne ke liye... (couldn't find anything better to say thank you)
Arnav closes his eyes and breathes in deep to relax his thumping heart and when he opens them he is back to his self and the amusing devilish lopsided grin back in his lips. He says mysteriously, Shall we?
Khushi looks nervous. A Huh!! escapes from her mouth.
Arnav bites his lower lip to control his chuckle and shows her the bed with his eyes. Khushi's eyes look ready to pop out from their sockets.
Arnav again says, Shall we... (he pauses for a moment to enjoy her billion dollar expression and says again)... have our lunch there.
It doesn't register in her brain first but next moment she relieves a sigh of relief and Arnav starts laughing silently pressing his lips hard so that no sounds come out form his mouth. When Khushi looks at him he takes deep breath to control his laughter and finally drags her to the bed.
Both eat, feed each other and enjoy their romantic lunch just as Shyam and Anjali in their bedroom.
It is Holi today and every person in the party is enjoying themselves as Raizada ladies have made sure of the entertainment.
As usual like last holi everyone is behind Khushi... of course for her few mischievous acts. First she has poured color in Arnav's towel and the poor fellow hasn't notice as he never doubts that anyone can do such thing to ASR. So when he comes to the dining table with his face smeared with yellow color, becomes the reason of early morning blast for the family. When Arnav actually realizes the reason of their laugh immediately he knows the culprit is Khsuhi but she is nowhere to be seen... Thank God no Thank DM that he doesn't come to know that she is in the kitchen laughing silently while preparing Jalebies.
Her next prey is Akash who has still colors all over his face even on his specs. How... hmm...
Actually Akash has been asked to prepare the color water in tubs in lawn with the help of HP. When he comes there he doesn't find HP and without waiting he starts to fix the hosepipe on the tap hole. When he starts the water somehow the pipe gets loose and the water comes splashing on his face... he hurriedly tries to block the water and in the process he gets more drenched and that is when he realizes it is color water. But how come... when he checks he sees that someone has poured color in the mouth of the hose so that if water splashes from it then the person holding it will get smudged in color. Akash thinks that he has fitted the hose nicely then how it become loose and that is the time he sees Dabbo standing there and one of his leg is on the pipe. Now it is clear his weight has stopped the flow and the pressure of water on opposite side itself has loosen the pipe but Daboo... a little time and he knows it cannot be any one else than Khushi and he looks around when he sees Khushi's vanishing figure behind the bushesh.
Then others victims are Shyam and Payel. Who have got hit by the color balloon several at a time and before they can turn the attacker runs out from the spot but no one has to tell them that it is Khushi.
Nani is the only persons in the house whom she has spared, even Anjali and Mami also become her victim somehow or the other.
So now it is revenge time for them and they are searching every nook and corner of the house to find her and drench her in color.
Finally they find her in kitchen cabinet. Only Khushi can find some hide out like that. The next moment Arnav carries her in his arms and drops her in the tub full if color water and no one lets her come out in next 10 minutes.
Finally when they let her out, muttering an swearing incohrently she runs to take a bath.
In washroom after bath when Khushi checks her dress and finds that she has only brought the churidar and dupatta... the kurta is missing. Instead she has brought an extra towel. First she slaps her forehead saying "hey Devi Mayiaa" and then calls for the only help available and so loud that it felt her life depends on it... "ARNAVJIII!!"
Arnav jumps on his seat with a loud "WHAT THE!"
He is been busy checking some mails in laptop when he has heard her calling him aloud. He runs to the bathroom door and asks knocking, "What happened Khushi? Any problem?"
Khushi ensures him that her life is not in danger, only that she has forgotten to bring her kurti. Arrnv relieves a sigh of relief and mutters under his breath, "unbelievable." and goes to get her kurti from the cupboard when his eyes fall on a white shirt... evidently a smirk appears on his face and he takes out a pair of clothes and calls Khushi to take it.
When she checks she finds a white shirt and a black trouser...
Hey DM ye to Arnav ji ke kapre hai... ye kapre keu diye unhone mujhe? (Oh DM, this is Arnavji's clothe... but why he has given me his clothes?) She peeps out through the little space she has made opening the door a little but doesn't find Arnav in the room and mutters, ye lo ye kaha chale gaye... ek kaam diya karne ko wo bhi nehi kar paye thik se... Bola kurti dene ko aur ye de gaye... (See he has gone... I asked to give Kusrti and see what he has given... I asked for one thing that also he failed to do) while blabbering she is wearing the shirt and trouser to come out of the bathroom... ye unhe mere kapre lagte hai. Main ye pahnti hu? Jarurur apne Bluetooth se chipke honge aur bechare Amanji ka dimaag kha rahe honge, isi liye dekha hi nehi hoga ke kya de rahe hai (this looks like my clothe to him... I wear this? Sure he was cursing poor Amanji in his Bluetooth and didn't see what was he giving me)...by the time she reaches to the conclusion she has also reached the cupboard.
Khushi is about to open the door when a muscular strong hand comes stops her hand to open it...
Khushi doesn't need anyone else to tell her that whose hand it is... "Arnav ji" she whispers and the next moment she gets twirled and lands on a robust body. Not getting the courage to look up she stays still with her head rested on his chest.
Arnav speaks mildly in her ear, to tum kya kah rahi thi?
Khushi shivers hearing the husky voice and also gets reminded of her clothes... she jerks out from his grip and tries to take a step back forgetting about the cupboard behind and before she could bang her head Arnav puts his other hand behind and her head rests on it.
Arnav again says in his husky voice, So what were you saying?
Khushi's opens her mouth but her voice doesn't come out... she opens and close her mouth like a fish and then shuts it tightly not wanting to embarrass herself more.
Arnav is enjoying her fidgeting, her shivering and mostly her red cheeks... she looks just adorable. She is looking down and only her long eye-lashes are visible and that makes her eyes more attractive. He gives a small peck on one eye lid and she gasps audibly. She only looks up to stare the brown eyes looking at her so intensely. Their close proximity makes her body and mind, both numb. One thing is sure that she is totally smitten by him.
Arnav has his eyes fixed on hers and not breaking the eye lock he whispers, last holi also you forgot to take your clothes inside and you came out wearing this, he points the shirt with his eyes. Khushi also looks at herself and again his whisper makes her look up... that day I said this is yours as it cannot look better on anyone else not even on me...
Khushi first looks confused then blushes and all her blood rushes to her cheeks, though she doesn't remember the incident still can imagine how embarrassing it was ... today I just wanted to see you again in this , saying this he moves two steps back and scans Khushi top to toe... exactly same he thinks, the shirt is little loose on her, she hasn't put an ounce, but still showing the curve of her waist.
Her wet hairs are laying on her back but the back is not visible as they are face to face but still he can imagine from his past experience...the shirt must has become transparent due to wetness. The gray trousers are loose too as last time and he can easily imagine her legs under the black cover and can remember the shape of her fleshy but perfectly round hips.
Khushi feels shy under his scanning eye and only looks up to see his gaze fixed on her middle body and she looks down to find the first and last buttons are left open making visible her the curve and so her round small navel. She immediately uses her hand as shield much to Arnav's dislike.
Arnav takes the step towards her and Khushi doesn't get chance to back off. Arnav slowly removes her hands and pins them to the cupboard door so that she cannot block his view again.
Khushi moves her head on a side. She cannot look into his eyes anymore... then she will lose her hold on her emotions completely. She bites her lower lip hard and gulps visibly. She tries hard to control her racing heart.
Arnav leans over her and places a small peck on her cheek which makes her shiver and move her head on the other side. Arnav kisses the other cheek. He leaves her hands but she doesn't move from there. How come she, when passion and desire have completely taken over her. To her his touch is nothing less than electrifying... she has forgotten her surrounding, only things are real for her is his touch and their beating hearts.
He now cups her face and looks intently on her quavering lips... he lowers his head and touches them with his lips. Her whole body shivers on that touch and both of their desires for each other raise high... he deepens his kiss and Khushi response equally and just like that with her response reality strucks him stright and hard. His eyes shots open.
Khushi is still hoping for the kiss to be deeper and more passionate but opens her eyes when realizes that the smooth lips of his no more resting on hers and the hands which have been cupping her face are no longer there.
She finds no one in the room and sees the room door closing swiftly.
Khushi stands there to get a grip on her emotions wondering what went wrong feeling dejected and disappointed at the same time. Slowly she moves to the washroom to change.
Why? The question is bothering Khushi from quite a few days now. Arnav is behaving so aloof... strangely. Before, at home, he used to be always around Khushi and if in office, he used to call umpteen times just to check what she is doing.
Now, unlike a week or so before (since holi) when he used to come home almost at same time of Khushi, he comes (too) late and calls her once in whole day just to check if she has taken lunch and she is fine. Even at home when both are together still she feels as he is miles away. She has tried to break the ice a lot of time but mostly has got monosyllabic answer of her questions or nothing... just silence.
He pretends unaware and then comes the already thousand times heard answers I am very busy... have to make a call... or, oh! I have meeting... or, new project" blah... blah... blah! Finally one day when he said, "You have to understand I have an empire to run and can't always give you time..." and some more harsh lines, she decided to not to push him further. She will give him his space, though the "Why" keeps haunting her.
Today Anjali and Shyam have left for a meeting before lunch so Khushi takes care of the office alone. A client has called after lunchtime and requested for an urgent delivery... Khushi has agreed as not much work left of his order and gathers all worker to finish the job. By 7 they the order is ready to deliver.
When the delivery leaves the premises, Khushi too leaves for home. It is 7.30, evening, 2 hours late from her usual time. Shyam and Anjali have told her before leaving that they are taking the car and she must call for another one when she decides to leave. But in the pandemonium, she has forgotten to call on time and later when she realizes, she has no wish or energy to wait for the car and takes a cab to go home.
Khushi has no wish to catch anyone's attention that she has arrived in a cab as it can result a commotion so she leaves the cab outside the main entrance and walks in a hurry through the driveway. After a few steps she hears someone speaking no roaring on the phone and she knows the voice, it is Arnav ji (or ASR). But she never has heard him speaking so loud and never has imagined that he can be this rude.
Poor girl doesn't remember she was more used to with this thundering sound, before she lost her memory.
Again a shout and Khushi looks at the direction. His Benz M-Class is parked a few feet away from her and his look and posture says that he has just arrived from office. When Khushi takes a few more steps she sees his face in the porch light.
Has she ever seen him so outraged? It seems all his blood has rushed into his fare face. The white surroundings of the brown orbs have turned to red too. One of his hands is holding the cell as if he is holding a neck of an invisible person and he is going to twist it then and there. His other hand is tightly closed in a ball, digging his nails in his skin. He lifts the fist and crashes it against the bonnet.
It sounds like an explosion to Khushi's ears. She feels as if the sound is echoing in her head and a sharp pain runs like electric wave inside her brain. Her hands reach her temple in no time and before she can say or do anything her body falls on the ground hard with a thud. The sound catches Arnav's attention and he turns only to see Khsuhi laying flat on the ground a few steps away from him.
When the doctor comes out of the room, panic-stricken Arnav starts questioning him in a breath, "Doctor, is she alright? What happened to her? Is anything serious?..." The old family doctor puts a speed breaker on his lined question saying, "Breathe Arnav, breathe... don't get so upset... she is fine. Nothing is serious. She is just a little stressed. That's all." Arnav sighs in relief and with him others who are waiting outside.
Before Arnav starts shooting question again, the doctor himself say, "She will be around in sometime. I have given the prescription to Anjali (who is sitting inside with Khushi) but her real medicine is plenty of rest, that's all."
Shyam goes to see off the doctor. Arnav storms in the room and sees Khushi sleeping peacefully on bed covered in a duvet. Anjali who is been sitting there by her side caressing her hair, gets up seeing him. Arnav sits in the place which Anjali just has left and takes her hand in his while a lone tear escapes from his eyes which doesn't go unnoticed by Anjali.
Though she is very much disappointed with him feels a pang in her heart seeing him in tears. She feels like consoling him with few sweet words but decides against it and leaves the place ordering him to call her when she is awake. Arnav just nods and sits there with holding her hand like he is holding on to his dear life.
After half an hour or so Khusi wakes up. First thing she sees a pair of concerned brown eyes looking at her intensely. She tries to get up and two strong arms help her carefully. Khsuhi wonders for a second what has happened and the thought flashes the memory of recent event and with that her expression changes.
Arnav notices her face and instinct tells him something is wrong. He seats besides her and caresses her face with a hand and asks softly," kya hua Khushi? What is wrong?" Khushi looks at him for a second and then again looks down. She starts fidgeting with the duvet. Arnav notices every act of her and again asks, "What's wrong Khushi? What is it? Tell me." But Khushi doesn't look up and keep silent.
Patience is one thing Arnav Singh Raizada is yet to learn though he tries hard to keep calm in front of Khushi but it is running out like water now, so before he loses it completely he asks in stern voice, "Khushi tell me Damn it, what is it bothering you?" But next moment he realizes his mistake when she looks up with her eyes welled up and visibly shaking.
Arnav embraces her in a tight hug and whispers a sorry near her ear. Khushi gulps down the lump which was about come out in a vulnerable way and sighs in to control herself and says almost inaudibly, "nehi Arnav ji main thik hu (I am alright Arnav ji)... and then her voice trails off.
Arnav comes out of the hug and cups her and makes her face him and then looking into her black orbs says in a chocking voice controlling his tears, "I know Khushi that I have hurt you and I can't tell you how sorry I am but... I ... I never had the intention to hurt you... believe me Khushi... I didn't realize what I am doing... I ..." Khushi stops him by interrupting him and says, "I trust you Arnav ji" in his embrace. Arnav suddenly felt that someone has shot him right in his heart and he can't breathe. He comes out of the hug and just manages to say, NO... which he thinks he has said but it has never come out from his throat. His eyes only stares her.
Khushi looks at his lost look and tries to read his expression but disappointingly there is nothing which can tell her if it is right time to tell him or she should keep it herself. But she decides to talk to him because she doesn't want to land up in another disastrous act, which will make others worry for her. That is the last thing she wants. So mustering her vocabulary she calls Arnav which stirs Arnav out of his reverie. She hesitates, Arnav ji wo... "Yes Khushi", Arnav encourages her to continue... JI aaj maine aapko phone me baat karte hue suna... (I heard you're talking over the phone today...)".
Arnav frowns and tries to remember when and realizes she is talking about this evening when he was very much irritated on Aman for his stupidity and naturally it has ignited his anger. He closes his eyes thinking so that is the reason... she got scared of me and... I... He has always avoided these situations carefully before Khushi as he never wanted to show her the ASR in him ever again. She has forgotten him that way for good. But his carelessness has lead her here...
Arnav opens his mouth to say sorry but Khushi hasn't finished yet, "I heard you ...you were very angry and... (She pauses for a moment)... I thought I haven't seen you this angry before but... (A second passes and she continues)... that thought of before brought numerous visions ... (Arnav's breath gets hitched, his grip on Khushi's hand gets tightened, though he puts up a straight face but only he knows he already is anticipating for the worse) you... you are yelling... yelling at me and not just once... but before those visions could make any sense I lost it... but I know those visions were real and connected to my past. I wanted to know more but..." her voice trails off and her eyes fix on his and Arnav can see what they want... Answer, explanation, truth!
Arnav is feeling lightheaded... he doesn't know what should he do... tell her the truth or lie to her again. Khushi is scanning his face and her sixth sense tells her that he is in battle with himself and that straight face is a mask to hide his inner turmoil or else his face is not so expressionless rather his face is the mirror of his soul... she can read it always but not now... but why? Is he hiding something?
But both of their thought chains break when they hear the knock on the door. It is HP with their food, as per Anjali's order.
For the time being Khushi keeps the question aside and concentrates on her food ... she hasn't eaten anything after breakfast.
Khushi tries to talk to Arnav in between but he seems lost in his own world, only answers in monosyllable words. Finally Khushi gives up and decides to give him time and silently finishes her supper. Least she knows that no amount of time can be sufficient for Arnav to prepare himself to face her with the other bitter part of the truth which he has hidden from her for her own good.
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