#3 ArShi FF:VAS Undefined*Epilogue Thread Link page 1 - Page 75

Khushi was biting her nails, tapping her toes in tension as she sat in the clinic of her Ob-Gyn. Day before Yesterday her reports should have reached home. But due to all the chaos during the wedding, she forgot about the reports and after that when she remembered, she did not see it anywhere.

She wished the report to be secret to anyone in the house, so she never mentioned about her check up. So it was not possible to ask anyone at home. And even if anyone got the report, they would have created a fuss about it. But everything was so silent and peace like hallway of monastery.

Or was it the silence before a nasty storm?

No! Khushi was not ready to think such yet!

Mrs. RAIZADA! DOCTOR IS READY TO MEET YOU!

Khushi gave a nervous smile to the nurse and went inside to meet the doctor who welcomed her with a friendly smile. Khushi smiled nervously again as she sat.

Doc: So Mrs. Raizada. How are you feeling today?

Khushi: Well.

Doc: Good. So you are still firm on your decision about birth control?

Khushi(frowning): I never intended to change my decision.

Doc(frowning back): I thought may be you will have thought through again after the report we sent you.

Khushi(sweat breaking): Re..Report?

Doc: Yes! It was sent to your residence 2 days before!

Khushi openly broke into sweating. She started feeling hot. Damn, if everything went by what doctor said, then someone back in home knew about her little secret. But who could that be..

Before she could think of anyone, there was commotion outside the doctor cabin making the doctor to call for her nurse.

Doc: What is all the noise there?

Nurse: Doc, there is some Mr. Raizada asking to let him meet his wife.

Doc(smiling): This is Mrs. Raizada. Send him in please.

The door opened as soon as the nurse was about to call for, Arnav entered looking grim. Khushi grimaced under his gaze as he sat next to her. But he turned to doctor.

Arnav: So Doctor, What is it with Khushi?

Doc: Nothing..

Arnav: I got your report. So I want to know what is wrong with my wife.

Khushi flinched looking at his tightly jaw and plastic expression on his face contrast to the usual softness while he is with her. Unaware of all the conflicts, the doctor continued.

Doc: She wants permanent birth control as soon as possible while she is so hell bent on taking temporary birth control.

Arnav: What is the problem in that?

Doc: Her Uterus is strong enough. But her body looks like will easily react to such strong shots that we usually give for such purposes! So..

Khushi: There are no any other..?

But Arnav silenced her question pinning her with his glare. Khushi grimaced again as she sat silent.

Doc: Mrs. Raizada, we cannot be so sure of anything. We can just try to prevent. But nothing is effective. Moreover though all these are friendly medicines, not everyone can accept. Some people's body condition may repel them causing side effect. Its rare though. But I see those chances with you. So I don't want risking.

Arnav: Ok then. On safe side, we will call you after discussing this in detail taking into consideration what you said now.

Doc: Whatever decision you are taking, I will be happy to help Mr. Raizada.

Arnav shook his hands with the doctor and moved out. Khushi was about to follow him while doctor caught Khushi.

Doc: Mrs. Raizada, you are so young! More that a doctor, As a family person let me tell you that, children are boon to bore. Not every woman is given this. From what I see, you have wonderful husband and I heard that your family is equally caring. It would be shame to let you go on with your decision. Kindly reconsider.

Khushi could not say anything. So she just nodded and moved to join her husband who was right now raging like an angry volcano. He sat in his car pressing the accelerator angrily as he waited Khushi to get in. Once she was in, the car flew with speed that had Khushi jerking. Seeing his stone hard face Khushi thought being silent to be wise.

So the journey in the car was eerily silent as the car slid through the Delhi traffic and reached Ridge Road, which was as usual lonely with no vehicles running, not frequently at least. Khushi thought that he would stop there, but no! He moved on forward to the hills in JNU and halted with a screech near the cliff. So near!

He strode out and opened the passenger side door, pulling Khushi along, he stood in front of his car facing side to the cliff edge. Khushi was trembling by now.

But Arnav was not ready to lose his temper. Because he saw the fear in her eyes as he pulled her out. Damn! The same look which he wanted to change to happiness was all back. But was it his fault? No! Still he was the sensible one. So he will deal it that way.

Arnav: Khushi! do you remember we decided that there would be no more secrets between us?

Khushi's throat got arrested and words won't come out! So she just nodded. Not getting the reply, he caught her shoulders in his tight grip and glowered over her.

Arnav: Answer me Damn it!

Khushi(shivering): Y..Ye..s!

Arnav: Then what was all that about Damn it? Why?

Arnav left her and stood running his hands through his hair! His neatly gelled hair was completely ruffled saying her that this was not the first time he was doing that since the start of the day.

He again came and stood in front of her, now a little calm. But the question was still same.

Arnav: When you insisted on protection everytime, I thought that you were trying to get us some time for each other. But clearly its not the case. I should have understood this, when you were so cautious even during some mind numbing moments! Damn! I thought that I made a wrong judgement about you three years ago. But where you are concerned, my judgements are always wrong. Why so Khushi! Speak up damn it!

Khushi took a deep breath readying herself to take bull by horns this time. They had enough hide and seek.

Khushi: Its just.. that.. I don't want another baby!

Arnav: That's what I am asking WHY? I am not going to stop you if that is your final decision. For me, you are there, Ansh is there, we have a family. That is enough. But all I am asking is why didn't you tell me. I thought we had made it clear not to hide anything from each other right?

Khushi: Its not your judgement Arnav! But my own insecurity!

Arnav(Frowning): What do you mean?

Khushi: I don't want to ignore Ansh Arnav!

Arnav was for a moment dumb! Did he hear her right? The one woman who has managed to get to Ansh in such a deep way was afraid of ignoring him?

Arnav: Do you even hear yourself what you are saying? How can you..

Khushi(impatiently): Listen to me once in life Arnav! Either you make your own opinions or interrupt giving no chance for the other to explain!

That was a verbal slap on Arnav. Khushi knew that she was blabbering in her tension. Arnav was not someone who acts at the moment. She was very much aware.

Khushi: I am sorry.

Arnav: I am the one who should apologise. But please do say everything. So that I can say how stupidly you think!

Khushi: I am scared that once we have our own baby, I will not love Ansh equally. I love Ansh so much that this thought is eating me alive! That is why I went for Tubectomy. But looks like Devi Maiyya has other plans.

DM: You do all the stupidity and now blame me!

BJ: Bichari pehle se hi pareshan hai Devi. calm down!

DM: Haan haan. Why not! Looks like your Nosy Mathur is influencing everyone.

DM dashed out making a dramatic exit while BJ just watched on.

Meenu: Shaking head in exasperation!

BJ: Grinning ear to ear!

Arnav: You silly woman. In this stupidity itself one can see how much you love Ansh! Why can't you see?

Khushi: I just thought..

Arnav: Remind me not let you think in future! Your sacrifices for the sake of me and my family are going way beyond limit.

Khushi: Don't forget they are my family now!

Arnav: Yeah yeah! your noisy filmy family! I never knew they had such traits in them. Thanks to you.

The intense angry conversation easily turned into something silly and light once Arnav knew the reason behind Khushi's stupidity! Nerve of the woman to think that she cannot love. After doing so much to her, she still loved him and his child who was nothing but reminder of his deeds and she thinks that..

Khushi: Don't even go there Arnav! If I was the one to do something so silly now you are thinking non sense.

Arnav looked at her in question.

Khushi: What? A wife can understand her husband so.. And I know my Laad Governor way too much than himself.

Arnav(smirking): Ahan! If it is so.. Then you can very well understand my next move.

Saying he called Shantivan where Aarthy answered the call.

Arnav: Maa! I am taking Khushi with me for a drive. Will be back late.

Khushi could not hear what was being said on the other side but by the smile on Arnav's face she was sure that her Maa was very much willing! Suddenly he chuckled.

Arnav: Ok my little buddy. I remember the promise. Your Mamu's and Chachu are taking care of everything.. Yes your phopha is there to take care too! Yes. Yes.. Ok. Your mother is safe with me young man and will be there on time!

Chuckling again he cut the call and turned to Khushi with raised eyebrow.

Arnav: So Mrs. Raizada. Understood your husband?

Khushi: You and your son are up to some mischief! What is that?

She asked with her hands on hips making Arnav grin wider. Suddenly Arnav closed the distance between them and in next moment she was hoisted on his shoulder. She squealed.

Khushi: Arnav! We are not in bedroom!

Arnav: Careful with your words my dame.

Khushi: Stop flirting! Put me down!

But Arnav was all deaf to her as he dumped her in the passenger seat and soon the car was back to the city. For all Khushi's questions Arnav just smiled and continued driving with happy whistle! While Khushi huffed in frustration.

DM: Lo ji! Few minutes before both were like people at the end of the world. And now they are like newly wed honeymooners!

BJ: Devi! What is wrong with you? Why are you snapping at anything and everything. You should be happy that your bitiya and Arnav have made their way back to their love than parting!

DM: Kya karen. Aajkal whichever side I turn, its all heartbreaks and everyone blame me.

And started Devi Maiyya ki tantrum while Bhagwan ji put on his headphones as he looked down to see the happenings.

DADI!

Arthy: Kya hai Ansh?

Ansh: Everything ready?

Arthy: There is still time bitwa!

Ansh: Its already going to be 6 Dadi!

Arthy: There are 6 more hours!

If he was ASR Junior she was his Dadi! Double stubborn than him. Ansh just stomped his foot as he moved from there leaving Arthy to chuckle at that little kid's enthusiasm!

AR Delhi Presidential Suite..!

Arnav dropped Khushi unceremoniously on the suite kingsize bed and then he laid himself on her side and rolled over to take the phone receiver. He pressed a number and his temporary GM answered.

Arnav: Mr. Raghuvanshi! Just like I said in the morning, do continue to manage AR for 2 more days. unless Anything so important like a suicide bomb attack or something like that turns up, don't care to disturb me. Clear?

Satisfied with the answer he hung the receiver and turned to his wife who was gaping at him with open mouth like a fish! Arnav quirked his eyebrow that immediately had Khushi flushing.

Khushi: Never thought my husband to be a tyrant!

Arnav: Really? Then why do you call me Laad Governor. So far the weirdest name anyone ever gave me!

Not that he was complaining.

Khushi: For your high handedness way you behaved with me.

She said breathless, all excited as Arnav's hands were giving attention to places that were so tender. The tan of his chest that was visible from the open button of his shirt was not at all helping Khushi thought grudgingly.

Arnav: Hmm! Let me show you my high handedness clearly today!

Something soft was caressing her forehead, disturbing her from her slumber, the one she drifted to after completely satiated with round-not-counted of their love making. Slowly that soft caress went below to tickle her below her earlobe. Khushi chided.

Khushi: Arnav sone dijiye hamein!

She rolled to other side as she continued to sleep dragging the quilt for more warmth in the Air conditioned room. Now the caresses shifted to her nape. Irritated, she sat up and failed to notice that the quilt chose its moment to abandon her making her upper half of naked self a feast to Arnav!

Khushi: Why are you disturbing my sleep!

As it is, she just had started sleeping peacefully after tormented sleep all these years ago and the man, her husband was so hell bent in not letting that happen. She scowled at him but his gaze was so full of heat that his amber colored eyes was all dark. She looked around for his reason of fascination and stopped dead when the cool air from the Air condition hit her naked body! She immediately tried covering herself. But it was too late!

Arnav(huskily): Now what is the use Khushi!

Khushi turned so red that she could have given run to a ripened tomato!

Arnav: I thought I would gift you something.. but you have gifted me something.. Soo...

Khushi(blushing to roots): Arnav!

She admonished. But then only what he said came to her mind. Keeping the quilt in place..

Khushi: Gift?

Arnav: Happy birthday my dear pagli!

She was actually surprised. She had actually forgotten that it was her birthday in all the wedding chaos and later the doctor tension. But her husband did remember.. and like he used to 3 years back he was standing there with a box of Lucknavi Samose! A little tear peeked from her eyes which Arnav with the shake of his head stopped from flowing.

BJ: Larkiyon have to cry on every occasion!

DM: SO that the stone heart of Larke can melt!

Meenu(glaring): Shh!

DM and BJ nodded!

Arnav: Har baat pe rona zaruri hai kya!

He teased

Khushi: Har baat pe Laad Governor ban na zaruri hai kya?

She retorted! Both of them chuckled as Arnav fed her a piece of samosa.

Arnav: For normal person we feed birthday CAKE. But look at me! I am feeding my WIFE birthday SAMOSE! What a weird thing to do!

Khushi(hitting him): complaining are we Mr. Raizada?

She asked bashing her lashes as she pulled him on her and made her way to his fly!

Arnav: Damn you woman!

Arnav groaned.

Khushi: Did I tell you that you are the sweetest thing I love.. more than Jalebi!

Saying she rolled him over and sat astride. Arnav looked into her eyes that were now in maple leaf color with a green ring that showed her desire.. After that the samose lay forgotten there on the nightstand.

WHY IS IT SO DARK HERE ARNAV!

Khushi exclaimed as both of them got down from the car.

Arnav: I don't know!

He said from somewhere behind as Khushi slowly moved forward.

She was about to knock the door when lights came on and the door opened to the whole family standing on the other side with wide smiles on their faces. Even Meetthi and Ansh were awake at 12 30 in midnight.

Now she understood why Arnav insisted on going home at midnight immediately after their little role play.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

They wished in chorus. Khushi ran inside and took blessings from elders and hugs from everyone else and kisses from the kids.

Ansh: So Maa! Liked the sur.. sur..

Khushi: Surprise! I loved it.

Arnav: Happy Ansh? You got what you wished!

Khushi(gasping): Ansh?

Arnav: Yeah! He was the one who had this idea! He made a deal with me when we left to Fraser!

Happy tears cascading down her cheeks she took Ansh in her arms and kissed her thank you. Suddenly she felt a pull at her salwar. She looked down to see Meetthi pouting.

Meetthi: Me kissi?

Laughing at her antics Khushi took her in her arms and kissed her as both the kids wiped away her tears.

Yash: Bilkul tumpe gayi hai meetthi.. butterfly!

Khushi: Shukar hai! If she took on you men, I can't even think of the nightmare!

Anjali(Laughing): so right!

All the men pouted while Arnav glared at Khushi while the ladies had a good laugh. Everyone presented Khushi a rose and soon on her insistence retired the night as it was too late. She took Ansh to his room and made him sleep after his long talk about how he will wish her every year like this!

She promised to herself to do the same for her son. Once in the room, Arnav hugged her tight and gave peck on her forehead.

Arnav: Happy birthday!

Khushi: Thank you so much Arnav! Never after death of my parent has anyone done so much for me.

Arnav(smiling): Aadat daal lo. Now you have your two ASR's to take care for you.

Khushi(chuckling): Yeah! both ASR's!

Arnav: Yup. Now its too late. Come lets sleep.

Khushi: Nah! I want a proper present for my birthday Mr. Raizada.

Arnav understood seeing the gleam in her eyes.

Arnav(groaning): I have made a monster of you and you will certainly make me one.

He said as he carried her to the bed.

Khushi: Most certainly!

It was a night of promises!

PRESENTING THE LADY OF THE DAY! WELCOME KHUSHI ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

Aditya's voice boomed over the microphone as DJ played music as Khushi descended the stairs in her beautiful red and black saree with matching diamond and ruby earrings in her ears, just mangalsutra adorning her slender milky neck. Both the Raizada men have clearly taken upon them to doll her up.

She smiled as she remembered how she found the dress packet on the bed that afternoon asking her to wear it. The card was so cutely written by Ansh. Then there was This earring box on her dressing table with another card saying, LET THESE PROUD DIAMONDS AND RUBY KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOTHING IN FRONT OF YOU, Which made her laugh loud. Total filmy! Definitely not Arnav's words!

She grinned thinking of Arnav's own mischief! When she was about to go to change her saree, a card and something silver fell from the inside of the saree folds. She took the card which read, SOMETHING FOR ME TO WAIT TO SEE! JUST IN THIS ;) . She flushed a little at her censored thoughts, In all these she never forgot their SITARA. On the occasion, the kids there were given new clothes and sweets apart from the usual.

Smiling she came down where the two ASR's in her life stood bowing their heads and forwarded their hands.She first bent to kiss Ansh's cheek which he accepted proudly and then stood up to Arnav, who gave a peck on her forehead. With big identical grins all the three Raizada's made their ways to the cake cart there near which Aditya stood.

Aditya: So lets have round of applause for the Raizada's! Happy Birthday Jiji

STOP BEING FORMAL AMONG FAMILY ADI! WE KNOW KHUSHI AND ARNAV THAN ASR'! JUST THROW THE MIC AND GET DOWN!

came a voice from the people there. The party was completely a family affair. Just close friends and immediate family. Even Mr and Mrs Kulkarni were there who were completely ignored by Yash!

Chuckling at that comment, Arnav and Khushi moved to the cake. Khushi held Ansh's hands and on her one signal, grinning Arnav held her hand as she cut the cake. She was about to feed Ansh when someone from the audience again commented.

FEED YOUR HUSBAND FIRST DI! SEE HIS FACE GOING LIKE A DEFLATED BALLOON!

Arnav glowered as she chuckled, but she went on feeding Ansh and then answered.

Khushi: If not for my Junior ASR, there would have been no ASR senior in my life. So always my first preference will be Ansh!

Ansh(Grinning): Maa love me more than Papa!

He showed his tongue to his father. Now this was their new time pass. Fighting over Khushi and whom she loves more. Both used to stand on her either side and pull her to prove their point. Khushi would have tough time stopping it. Mainly from Ansh's side and Arnav would be no less behaving equal to him!

ADITYA MAMU! ALL SET?

Ansh's voice brought her back from her pleasant reveries. Khushi gave a questioning look to her brother as he nodded. Then Ansh turned to Yash who nodded too! Then he turned to Akash who much to her shock was on DJ stand with

Ansh: Mamu! Ready?

Aditya: Ansh. Are you really sure Young man?

Ansh: Yeah! I know what my Maa likes!

He announced proudly. Khushi chuckled as she saw the offensive look aditya tried to give him.

Aditya: My sister!

Ansh: Then do it old man!

Glaring down, Aditya gave signal to Akash who started the music. And there started.

Main daalun taal pe Bhangra
Tu bhi gidda paa le
Chal aisa rang jamaa de hum
Ke bane sabhi matwaale

Aditya started singing and dancing. Now that was surprise. Doing all tapori style at home with her and now this? Smiling she looked on.

Adi passed the mic to Sanaah who continued from there. It was an open mic gala! Khushi gasped as it dawned on her!

As Sanaah danced to the tune singing, someone pushed her to the spotlight as Aman stood beside her with mic singing. Arnav smiled and that was all Khushi needed. She started dancing along as Rannvi offered her to. Suddenly Akash came there leaving the set program with the appointed DJ.