ArHi SS: A Thing Called Marriage#3 *Complete* - Page 38

Hey Aditi...that s a very very beautiful chapter... Loved the way u put it... I mean what were her thoughts about love...how she could see it all in Arnav n herself... N the kisses...were sweet n romantic...😳

update fablous,khushi kiss to arnav super...b

loved it

i loved the way you have potrayed khushi's feelings

she knows that arnav loves her. but she is willing to wait for him to confess. she doesnt need a fairytale confession. but just needs to know whay she is meant for arnav
now she understands arnav very well. infact she can read him now

i loved the kiss.☺️

latika is a gone case now. arnav wants her out of fashion world

"I know I haven't told you how I feel about you, Khushi. But I care for you and want you happy with me or without me."

arnav is opening up to khushi. and that's an awesome change. i loved the confession

are they going to take their relationship to the next level?

will be waiting for the next update

mind blowing update. loved it

I ws all in the romantic flow when it jst abruptly stopd😭

I like the update. So good to see them getting closer. Let's see how things go from here. I hope anjali feels better too.

finally caught up with the story

Hi. Great valentines day surprise. Loved varied emotions of various people towards love... It was great.. Can u believe i read ur pre update note now.. There will b an ATCM 2? Wow... Then i cant wait for this to finish. so that i sit back n read d completed story enjoying myself..n to read another fabulous story by u . .. Needless to say update soon. Tc.bye.

THEY ARE PROGRESSING REALLY NICE

Well from last update's response, I can say that I am just relieved. I have said already that writing romance leaves me all scared and nervous, because it's the only emotion I cannot connect to. Drama, tragedy, sibling bonding- everything I have faced in my life and writing them is easy but romance, god save me.

As much as I am determined to give a proper love track to this story, I would like to say that I want my reader's support. If you don't like anything in current track, feel free to criticize me without insulting me personally.

ArHi SS: A Thing Called Marriage

Chapter 27-B

"When I left you and went with Arnav, I was a mess. I thought that by going away from you, I can hurt you the way you have hurt me but I was so wrong. Every day, every moment without you started closing on me like I am dying. I started feeling suffocated. And then, there were times when I used to loath myself for relying so much on someone. I felt so weak and broken when I realized that I am nothing without you." Anjali rattled in an emotionless voice, looking down at the floor.

Anjali was now sitting comfortably on the couch, with Shyam sitting down on the floor in front of her. After helping her with the medication, he gently asked her to explain why she was taking these medications for hypertension. Anjali hesitated at first but then gave in with a sigh.

Now he wished he wouldn't have asked her to explain all this. It was too painful for him to hear it. No wonder, Anjali took so much time in giving him another chance. He hated how his deeds has affected the only person he ever loved.

Swallowing the lump forming in his throat with great difficulty, Shyam asked in a choked voice "What happened then?"

Giving him a wry smile, Anjali started again "I started pushing everyone away, not wanting to commit the same mistake again. Arnav who has been supportive all along had a hard time while trying to control me. I used to get all hysterical, throwing things on him whenever he used to come to talk to me. There was a moment when I actually accused him to being the reason behind our parent's death. I told him that he could have managed to save them if he wouldn't have run away abroad for education like a coward. He was so heartbroken. He just smiled and went away. When I realized my mistake, I ran behind him only to see him smashing everything in his room, hurting himself and shouting like a madman. That was the last straw for me. I locked myself in the room and tried to kill myself by slitting my wrists. But Arnav saved me. He cried for forgiveness like it was his entire mistake. I went into depression after this.

The doctor who has been treating me, advised Arnav to consult a psychologist. Eventually with the help of the doctors, I started healing but there were lapses in my recovery. Whenever I used to think too much, my head used to start spinning and that led to unconsciousness. The doctor said its hypertension. Since then, I am taking these medications to control my lapses."

An uncomfortable silence prolonged between them making Anjali wonder what she was going to see in Shyam's eyes when she will look up. She has just told him something that she has been ashamed about, always. If something like that would have happened two years ago, she would have hugged him and asked for him to comfort her but today, it was different. She has earned an identity and self-respect for herself by not running to anyone for support and help. She is a strong woman now.

Taking a deep breath, she looked up and in that instant, she knew that she has taken a right decision by giving Shyam another chance.

His eyes were closed tight and his face looked so pale, full of pain like something has died inside him. His fists were clenched and his body looked tense.

"Shyam?"

He opened his eyes quickly, letting her see the pain residing in them. She was taken aback to see the haunted look in them like he despised himself a lot.

"I am so sorry Anjali. I know by apologizing, I cannot fix the damage I have done to you, to our marriage. I just wanted to do right by you now but if being with me again means you have to go through the stress again then I am sorry for ever pursuing you to come back to me. Still I want you to be with you, give you the love you have always deserved but not at this cost." Shyam whispered in a broken voice, looking shattered.

"No Shyam, I want this. I know that this is not going to be easy but we need to move on. I know what happened in last two years wasn't something that we both wanted but it helped me in being a better person. Earlier I needed you in my life like I couldn't have survived a day without you but now I can live my life on my own. I just want you in my life now. I want to be happy again." Anjali explained, holding his hand in hers while leaning forward.

She gasped as the next moment Shyam rested his head on top of their joined hands and started crying, whispering apologies to her again and again. Her heart melted seeing how tormented he looked, crouched in front of her as if begging for her forgiveness. She ran her fingers through his hairs softly, assuring him that everything will be alright.

Because somehow she now knew that it's going to be alright again.

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Humming a soft tune, Khushi walked towards their room quickly holding a cup of steaming tea in her hands. She smiled remembering the moment she had spent with Arnav yesterday. Things were improving between them a lot.

Her cheeks grew warm the moment she remembered how passionately Arnav kissed her yesterday. How he was becoming comfortable with the growing intimacy between them. Hell, even she used to get nervous whenever they used to get closer. But, not anymore.

They still haven't taken the next level to their marriage but Khushi was content with the current progress in their relationship. She was touched when Arnav stepped back from her yesterday, telling her to go sleep even though he wanted to initiate things forward.

He knew that she won't say no to him but he resisted, playing the role of a perfect gentleman to perfection. And how can she forget what he had confessed to her yesterday night. She meant everything to him.

Her heart skipped a beat knowing that it wasn't exactly a confession or something but being able to make the mighty Arnav Singh Raizada into admitting something like that was an accomplishment in itself, right.

She grinned as she walked inside the room and saw her husband pacing around, barking orders to his PA on phone. He won't change ever, she thought keeping the cup down on the table.

As she turned around, she found herself in Arnav's arms making her body tense in anticipation. He pressed butterfly kisses to her jaw, tilting her chin up for better access. Her eyes fluttered close letting him have his way with her, her hands gripping his shoulder tightly.

As he pressed a lingering kiss to her forehead, he smiled and walked out sipping the tea listening to his PA on the other end. Her eyes widened as she clamped her mouth shut. Oh god, was he talking to his PA while romancing with her and kissing her?

With each processing thought, she found herself smiling shyly. She broke out of her trance with a start as her phone started ringing loudly, shattering the sweet, romantic atmosphere around her.

As she looked at the caller id, she started worrying. Answering the call, she spoke a bit out of breath "Jiji?"

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"Seriously Aman, are you telling me that you haven't yet found any good model to be our show stopper now?" Arnav barked on the phone, feeling his temper rising.

As he heard Aman stuttering, he lost control "ANSWER ME."

"No." Aman squeaked instantly making Arnav close his eyes and rub his forehead in frustration. He opened his eyes as Aman continued "But ASR, I know someone who can be our showstopper."

"Okay then, fix a meeting with her. I would like to meet her." Arnav said, exhaling in relief.

"ASR, you already know her. But I am not sure whether you are going to like this." Aman replied nervously, making Arnav roll his eyes in exasperation.

"WHO IS IT, DAMMIT?" Arnav growled again making Aman jump in his seat.

"It's Khushi Mam."

"WHAT!!!"

I know again a short update but I am sorry, this is all I can come up with right now. Well teachers are after my blood nowadays, piling assignments and everything on my head. And I won't have much access to internet and my laptop for next 2 weeks so the upcoming updates will be delayed a lot.

Anyway, the good news is well now I am certain that Chapter 31 or 32 will be the last chapter of this story. Don't ask to me continue this story for more than that please. I believe the right time to end this story has come.

Will try to update soon,

Aditi.