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She heard the Car Sound and she knew it was him. All that mattered to know was if he got what she wanted or not? He came inside like a storm who was been forced to come here without his consent. He carried a small bag in his hands and saw her right before his eyes looking at him.

Arnav: What are you doing downstairs?

Khushi: Where are my Brownies?

Arnav knew she was desperate for eating this. He extended the bag towards her which she snatched from him in no time and walked to the Couch. He was not sure if he had to fight with her for making him come back home from such an important party. He followed her and sat opposite to her calling for the servants to get him some Coffee.

Khushi yummily started eating the brownies, dropping some chocolate sauce on her dress too but hardly bothered about it. Her dove eyes expressing a deep gratitude to those brownies for satisfying her crazy cravings. She looked like a small 5 year kid while eating it so hurridly. The servant did get his Coffee and stood beside him asking him to take it but Arnav Singh Raizada was all lost in admiring this girl who was carrying his child.

Servant: Sir. Coffee.

He came out of his reverie and holding the Mug he sipped once.

Arnav could see she already had ate 2 big pieces and was not planning to stop. He got up and snatched the box from her. She screamed in anger.

Khsuhi: Give me back. I am not finished yet.

Arnav moved the box behind him and looked at her being firm.

Arnav: You ate 2 and thats more than enough. Get back to your room and rest.

Khushi tried to snatch that box from him but he gave her a tough time not letting her hold it at all. He pinned her hands behind her earning a groan from her for being in this position. She was looking in his eyes while struggling to get free.

Arnav: Didnt you hear what I said? No more brownies.

Khushi: I just ate one.

Arnav: Ohh really ? Who ate the second one then?

Khushi: The baby. Who else?

Arnav: Very smart. But keep your smartness with you Miss Gupta and get back to your room.

Khushi: But I am still hungry.

Arnav: Hari Prakash. Send some Juice and fruits in her room.

Khushi: No. I dont want Fruits. I am tired eating them.

Arnav: Thats good for the baby's health Khushi. Dont argue on this.

Khushi: But baby wants to have Brownies today.

His anger started raising seeing her arguing her with him.

Arnav: Enough. Get back in your room . Now.

She sighed in frustration and left to her room . She knew he will not let her eat anymore brownies now. But what was wrong in eating? They say in Pregnancy its good to fulfil the mother's cravings. But who the hell will make Arnav Singh Raizada understand that?

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Night

Anjali passed her the milk glass and she kept it aside.

Khushi: I will drink it later.

Anjali: No. Nani has told me strictly not to come back before seeing you drink this.

Khushi: ANjaliji please. I am really not needing it now. I will have it later. Please dont force me.

Anjali understood her and then touched her cheeks.

Anjali: Chotte told me about your Brownies. I was surprised to know he got it for you.

Khushi: He didnt get it for me. It was for his Baby. Whatever he did , does and will do in future will be solely for the child. He has no sympathy on me.

Anjali: Why are you saying so Khushi? He is really worried for you. Otherwise he would never had asked me to stay in your room from tonight.

Khushi: Please Anjaliji. I dont want anyone to be with me. I am good alone.

Anjali: You may be. But what about the baby? What if you need something in the middle of the night?

Khushi: I will call someone then. Please dont bother.

Anjali : I understand its tough for you to accept all this but Khushi I really have no problem in sleeping in this room.

Khushi: Its hardly the start of third month Anjaliji. I am fine and I can take care of the baby. Believe me.Tell your brother he doesnt need to be bothered about the baby.

Anjali knew how much stubborn even Khushi was at times. She had to agree to her and then leave the room.

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She felt a light pain in her lower abdomen while turning the other side of the bed. She thought it to be a normal one and continued closing her eyes to get sleep again but the pain started increasing slowly. That scared her. She got up somehow from the bed to drink little water but she couldnt move much.

She clutched her stomach tight to suppress that sudden pain but nothing seemed to be working. It was just 02:00am in the morning and she was alone in her room. It was her mistake that she didn't want anyone to be with her at night to take care of her. She didn't want to trouble others from this family. They accepting the fact that she was carrying Arnav's child and supporting her was more than enough. When the pain became unbearable she sat on the floor holding her stomach and screamed aloud.

"Arnaaav"

That's the name she could scream for help. She had no idea what made her call for him. But she needed him here. In no time her eyes filled with tears and she felt more dizzy. She had no more strength to call for anyone. Her cramps increased and that's when she found his hands wrapping her waist and picking her up with concern. She was too weak to notice what his expressions were but he seemed to be really worried.

Arnav : Khushi? Khushi whats wrong ?

She had no strength to respond back and tell him what was happening. But the way she clutched her stomach, cleared his doubts. He screamed for the Servants to get the Dr as soon as possible and placed her on the bed. Hearing him scream even Anjali and Nani came to the room to know what was wrong. Khushi seemed to be very much in pain.

Anjali: What happened to her Chotte?

Arnav: Her stomach is paining. Is it normal?

Anjali: Little cramps are fine but not to this extent.

That sentence made him worry more. He looked at her and then sat beside her holding her hand. Anjali was caressing Khushi's face telling her that the Dr will be here very soon. Nani suggested some oil massage on her stomach which should give her some relief till the Dr comes and the servant quickly got the warm oil in a bowl.

Anjali: Let me massage Nani. Give here.

She took the bowl from Nani and then turned to see Arnav.

Anjali: Chotte you will have to wait out till I finish this.

Arnav: Are you kidding me Di? Look at her condition. She needs support , my baby inside her needs support and you want me to get out of this room.

Anjali: Chotte I want to massage her stomach and.

Arnav interrupted

Arnav: And you think I am interested in oogling at her bare skin? Shut up Di. Stop acting so formal and do whats needed. I am leaving anywhere.

Khushi was angry. How could she allow Anjali to help her when he was sitting next to her at this moment. She left his hand.

Khushi: I wont allow the massage if he is inside.

Arnav: What The

Khushi: Aaahh.

She screamed again holding her stomach and Arnav knew it was better to leave the place rather then giving her more pain. He frowned at Khushi's response and left the room for some minutes.

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The massage did give Khushi a temporary relief and now the Dr was checking her properly. Arnav was back inside the room waiting to get some information on what was wrong with her.

Arnav: Is the baby Okay Dr?

Dr: Yes Mr Raizada. You dont have to worry on that. Baby and KHushi both are fine.

Anjali: Then what was that pain for?

Dr: DId she eat anything sweet?

Arnav: Haan. Chocolate Brownies.

Dr: Ohh. THen there the answer is. Eating much sweet is not good for her at the moment. And definately not such foods which her body cannot digest properly. I would suggest she should be eating more of vegetables and fruits. I already have given a chart for the diet she needs to follow. Didnt I?

Arnav: Yes you did Dr and its been followed. It was just today that she craved to eat these brownies and.

Khushi: That means I cannot eat sweets anymore?

Dr: No Khushi. You can eat. But dont eat anything which is bought from outside, though it is from the best store. I would suggest eat sweet in little quantity which is made at home. Okay?

She acknowledged the Dr's words with a heavy Sigh. The Dr left and the family turned back to Khushi.

Arnav: I am shifting her in my room from tonight.

He had no hesitation in saying this as he could never take a second chance with her health. Though Anjali and Nani were against it they didnt speak anything at the moment but Khushi couldnt be quiet. She denied.

Khushi: I am not staying with you. You have no rights on me.

Arnav: But I have on that baby Khushi. And I wont let you spoil my baby's health like that. Do you even realise what would have happened if I didnt hear your screams tonight? You would have fallen down fainting.

Khushi: I know to take care of myself. I always did that until now.

Arnav: That time you were alone. Today I cant put my baby at risk. SO we are staying in one room and thats final.

Khushi: No. You cannot enforce your rights like that on me. I am already bearing much here in the name of payback but that doesnt mean I will stay in an unknown man's bedroom on his bed.

Arnav was angered.

Arnav: So thats your problem. Isnt it? Unknown man's bedroom. ? I was thinking what I have to do about the Society issues concerning this baby. Now I think I have a solution for this.

He left the room while all others kept thinking what that solution might be.

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