Arshi -ss- Silent love - Final chapter/Epilogue Chapter 7pg 4 - Page 2

SILENT LOVE

Epilogue

The wedding Proposal

Arnav always knew what he wanted and once decided he pulled out all the stops to achieve his goal.
That is what made him the success that he was today. He considered every possible scenario that might be played out and placed barriers in those routes until he , Arnav the businessman ensured his outcome.

Arnav had long ago decided that Khushi was the girl to complete him. She complimented him in every way. Yes, she was a bit on the clumsy side which seemed to get worse around him but she was his clumsy girl. He let her know everyday how much he loved her and how she had come to mean to him. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, for her to be the last thing he saw before sleep , the first thing to see when he woke up. He wanted the world to know that she was his -she had safe keeping of his heart. There was no one that meant as much as she did to him.
Arnav ensured that not a single person said a word out of line to Khushi- or they would feel the wrath and full force that the name ASR would spew forward.

All along there had only been one barrier ,one obstruction to his plans -Khushi herself. She steadfastly refused to marry him.
It had been a year now and he had started asking her to marry him nine months ago -flat refusal had been her response.
Arnav had tried everything to get her to agree- kindness, anger, the silent treatment, threatening Aman -which almost worked and then she saw the glint in his eye and knew that he wouldn't see his threat through.

In finality he had a serious conversation with Aman-
"I have asked your sister to marry me till I am blue in the face -she says no"
Aman looked up at Arnav helplessly- he knew the reason why, but was under a strict promise not to reveal the truth.
"She can be stubborn"
"Aman she is taking it to a whole new level and you thought I was bad- she loves me -it's evident in the number of ways she has tried to kill me over this past year"
Aman smirked and glanced down at Arnav's lower half of his anatomy. Both recalled the incident when Aman took him to the doctors and he had to sit there for hours having a cold pack placed on his nether regions and being treated for superficial burns. They might have been superficial but got it had hurt. He had hardly been able to walk properly for a week.
"Inspite of the special number of ways that she has tried to do me damage I keep coming back for more - what is their left for me to prove myself to your sister -you're my right hand man -help me ?"
"I'm also her brother -and yes you would be perfect for each other, you have to figure this one out on your own"
"Aman are you not going to help me?"
"I can't -I gave my word"
"Even if you know that it is absolutely the right thing to do -for both of us !"
Aman saw the hard glint appear in ASR's eyes.
"Arnav what are you going to do? I know that look you get it's when you plan to close a deal and annihilate the opposition -irrespective of the cost!"
"I asked for help -you refused now I am going to win her my way."
Aman was actually worried for Khushi for the first time -he had seen Arnav pounce on his business opposition and tear them apart leaving a path of destruction in his wake but achieving his ultimate goal -sucess.
"Aman all I can tell you is that in the end she will marry me but how I get her to agree is going to cause you some problems but the short term anguish and upheaval that I am going to cause in your lives will lead to long term happiness for all of us."
"Arnav I'm warning you .."
"Aman stop! you know she loves me and she is my heartbeat-without her I will cease to exist -whatever stupid notion that is causing her to deny me is going to be wiped out"
"Arnav -how exactly are you planning on getting her to agree?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out, but I plan ruthless Aman you know that and I intend to win -there is no option for me to lose. Lets see the perfect wedding proposal venue ?..."

Aman was no longer privy to Arnav 's though and a good job too-so far he had handled her with kid gloves giving into all her demands fulfilling her every wish but when it came to marriage there was no moving her. How could people say that he was stubborn -she had taken things to an all new level and he had followed her lead. What was her resistance to marriage ,what was her hang up?
Couldn't be public opinion . They were openly seen at public functions together , she attended all the family functions even to the extent that she attended a wedding as part of the Raizada entourage.

She was a regular visitor to Shantivan and sometimes it seemed to Arnav that she spent more time with his family than she did.
With time Khushi had carved her self a place in everyones heart. She had even managed to convert MamiJi. On the odd occasion when Arnav darted to lose patience with Khushi -even Mami ji championed her.
Khushi was adored in the Raizada household and was considered an integral part of it.

No family decision was taken without her input to the extent that Arnav views were not asked for if she had contributed. They considered her a part of their family and knew it was only a matter of time before Khushi Kumar Gupta changed both her name and her residence to Raizada and Shantivan.

What did Khushi like him in -that bloody Bhand Ghala outfit - well if there was ever a seduction planned then this was going to be it -oneway or another Khushi you are going to say yes it will be the perfect suhaag night for both of us and then one way or another you will have no option but to say yes.
Arnav felt guilty planning her down fall but what the hell was he to do -he had no concept as to why she was saying no and she wasn't telling him so he had to play his devious hand.

Khushi knew that he had asked her to attend a business event with him and they wouldn't be returning till monday. She would need to be in formal wear when he picked her up on friday night and for saturday and sunday evening dinner.

Arnav arrived in plenty of time and took Khushi away with him. She looked stunning in her black sari and her hair up. He had already tarted mentally undressing her wondering what she radon underneath. The blouse had such a low back there was no way she was wearing a bra under that. Arnav was growing hot under his collar as he thought about her as-he increased the air conditioning in the car.

Khushi was not faring much better she didn't know why but she knew he had something planned for tonight she felt it in the air , the way he looked at her -their was a hunger in his eyes and a look of guilt. Guilt? what had he to be guilty about ? Where was he taking her?

Finally they pulled into a.. farmhouse???
Khushi laid her hand on Arnav's shoulder questioning where had they come she thought they were going to a business event .

Arnav smiled "yes we are but I didn't say we are going to it tonight -tonight we are having dinner at my farmhouse... no Khushi no one else is coming ...why are you dressed up and why am I? ...well i think you look stunning and don't you like me in this outfit ...i thought you found me irresistible in this out fit .

Khushi response was to blush and hit him on his shoulder and then lean across and nibble his ear.

"I just remembered why I have this ridiculous outfit on -it's because you can't resist me in this -I remembered from the time of Karan's wedding

The farm house was welcoming their bags were taken up to separate rooms and dinner was served.
All her favourite dishes even though they didn't compliment each other, they were her favourite dishes. She had chat and Pani poori , boti kabob ,hydrebadi byrani ,tamatar ka cut , tandoori chicken and kheer and of course jelabi and gulab jam as well.

Khushi felt she couldn't move her stomach was going to bust at the seams. She told Arnav accordingly that she felt like a balloon that was going to explode.
Arnav played their music and they danced a long slow dance .
Khushi put him from her in the end explaining that if his hands didn't stop she wouldn't be able to soon.
All Arnav said "why do we have to stop-he loved her she loved him -why stop?but now for the next surprise he took her to the orangery and laid her gently on a soft whit rug and he pointed to the ceiling. They lay there for an age together gazing at the stars discussing which stars were her parents and which one were his slowly his caressing hands lulled her into a sense of security. The scent in the orangery was of jamine. Slowly Khushi felt the fire within her grow from a small flame to an inferno.

"Khushi?"
"She didn't respond but continued to kiss him.
Hesitantly he undid her doris and slowly lifted her blouse away giving ample opportunity for her to call a halt to the proceedings.
MATURE PART18+

Arnav gently caresses her breasts , his aroma was intoxicating, his tongue was leaving trails of fire
a glimpse of the
Khushi was losing all sense of coordinated thought all she could focus on were the promises of pleasure yet to come.He had awoken a thirst in her that only he could quench -she was no longer in control -her desire for him, she could feel heat emanating for every pore.
As his tongue practiced on her nipples licking and biting , gently tugging she found her hand moving of their own violation to his trousers.
Arnav stopped her again -knowing the answer full well -he had mastered the art of seduction a long time ago and an innocent like Khushi didn't stand a chance -he thought twice fleetingly of his plan but then got drawn back into the passion of the moment -let me Arnav she spoke to him through her eye's.

They both knew tonight there was no turning back
As his tongue found her breasts, his hands started to caress the insides of her legs, her response egged him on slowly creeping towards the juncture between her legs finding it hot and wet. Her breathing pattern changing becoming shorter and more laboured and when he finally reached her centre he felt her rise and up and meet his his hand, her body arched involuntarily looking for release. Her response was sensual and demanding more - slowly she pulled his face and looked deep into his eyes -imploring him for release.
"Khushi are you sure ?"
Her only answer was to pull his head down to meet hers and their lips and tongues took a detailed examination of each other.
His fingers eased the way for her and slowly but steadily he glided his way in ,she rose to meet him ,luring him deeper,pulling him in.
Khushi lost herself to the moment as he thrust rhythematicaly picking up the pace and Khushi's body responded, matching each of his movements. Arnav slowly plunged himself to the hilt into her allowing their passion to crescendo. He felt her rhythmic spasms around him which made him explode within in her.
Both lat there exhausted and sated letting their heartbeats return to its normal resting rate.
What had started out as dominance on his part had ended in mutual ecstasy for each of them.
She pulled his face to look at her and thanked him.
The guilty voice at the back of his head rose once again and whispered -doe the end justify the means ?

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Slowly much later Arnav led her to his room where they indulged completely twice before the sun awoke.
After a long relaxing breakfast Arnav advised her that they were going out for lunch to a meet a guy who had new sample cloths to show him.
The weekend passed in a blink of an eye with every spare moment exploring each others bodies and what brought them both to release.
Finally on their return to Dehli Arnav asked her "Khushi I love you with all my heart -will you marry me ? Everything i am and everything i do is related to you- Please marry me ?"
Khushi looked up at him and with tears in her eyes she said to -we had a perfect weekend -why did you have to go and ruin it ! tears dripped and fell on her hand and she shook her head .
Arnav looked at her with tears and then hugged her -and replied " I am going to work very hard over the next few months trying to convince you-you know you are my life !"
Aman looked at Arnav questioningly -she said no again but now I am really working on it "

Slowly time passed and they all fell back into their routines -with the exception of Khushi and Arnav trying to find time alone to worship each other's bodies.
Days passed into weeks and weeks into three months.

It was a particularly hot day and Khushi felt dizzy -she better eat something she had been feeling peeky since this morning, her facial colour matched the way she felt . Pale tired white and exhausted.
She had taken to having naps in the afternoon it wasn't till about three weeks later that the penny dropped in her head.

She practically ran all the way to Arnav's office to find he was in a meeting .
"Shall i call him for you ?"
Everyone knew that she was his girlfriend -infact everyone knew they would be getting married -they were probably waiting for the best opportune moment when businesses were slacker.
"Khushi nodded and then shook her head"
She indicated that she would wait in his offices.
"how could she have been so stupid , she had broached the subject very shyly and he had said he was taking care of it - he had taken care of it all right -that's why she was in this mess now.

Arnav returned to his office-and found an agitated Khushi-her eyes, the way her body moved her hands they seemed nervous.
The shrewd businessman took over in a minute -he wondered finally -yes his plan was coming to fruition -go choice of words -he hadn't intended the pun.
"Armav we need to talk"
"mmm what about ? you come for a lunch time quicke"
"be serious -it 's the bloody quickie that i have come about"
"We can go up to the penthouse"
"Arnav shut up and let me talk'
OK - you talk and I'll have a quick nuzzle "
"ARNAV " she said it in such hard body language he knew that she was shouting intact -furious is a word he would use her eye were sparking flames and anger dripped from every movement
"I'm pregnant !""Good ...What ?"
"Are you even listening to what I am saying -I'm pregnant "
"Ohhh...what do you mean i was supposed to be taking care of that part of the relationship-girls normally do that part "
"Arnav Singh Raizada " she had signed his whole name syllable by syllable I asked you and you said it was ok"
It was as she said those words that Khushi realised what exactly Arnav had said and what she had understood -he had no objection to her getting pregnant - IT WAS OK!
The next thing that happened was Arnav felt her hand against his face. Through the glass cabin the slap was witness by Aman and his PA who came rushing in.
"Khushi -you OK ?"
"Sir ?"
Arnav looked at his PA and told her to leave this was a personal and private issue between them two. Arnav looked pointedly at Aman.
"Not until she tells me to !"
"Khushi tum teek ho ?"
"She slaps me and you ask her if she 's ok-nice one"
"This is the first time Khushi has ever raised her hand against anyone me included - I know her and you -you probably deserved it "
Khushi turned her back on him and started to walk out.
"Khushi where are you going ? we have some unfinished business to discuss"
Khushi turned round and looked at Aman -"Translate for him incase he misses any of my words -word for word"
"You're such an ass- you planned it all right from the start -your play on words -well guess what Mr Raizada - your plan just flopped -I definitely won't marry such an underhand bas***d . Have you heard of single parent families -well guess what I have just become another statistic -I never want to see you again in my life!"
As Aman translated his temper flew off the wall as the sentence finished -his mind put into place exactly what Arnav had tried to do -get her pregnant to agree to marrying him.
His hand rose and a fist flew through the air and contacted Arnav's jaw.
His PA came running in again "Sir ?"
This time both Aman and Arnav shouted "Get Out !"
Aman took Khushi's hand and led her out the offices -they all needed to calm down and think things through.
Aman sat with Khushi as she cried her heart out -how could he have used her like that , tricked her. She wanted children but not like this. Was it wrong of her to want marriage the perfect man ,lover and then have a family.
Aman explained Khushi you had it all he wanted to marry you it was you with the chip on your shoulder that kept saying no.
"Aman he needs a perfect partner - that will walk by his side compliment him in every way -be his equal , walk seamlessly irrespective which echelon of society he was mixing with. I can't speak he would have to be at my side -I would have held him back as I have you.
"stop Khushi -you have never held me back -instead you have made me reach further than I ever thought possible with AKG motors-and you are more than Arnav's equal just like with me you compliment him-he did what he did -I'm not agreeing with him but the guy asked you umpteen times and desperate times call for desperate measures. Khushi its been six weeks the guy is desperate -talk to him -give him a chance"
"Aman -we can afford to live in an affluent area and have a completely different lifestyle -we have never moved "
"Because I love this place and I don't have to worry about you getting to the garage as it is just across the road from us."
"You're not married "
"You set a high bar -and I have met the right girl- this is not about me but about you - meet him Khushi -he has never had a deal go so badly sour that he lost the women he loves and almost lost his best friend in the process"
"I'm not ready to forgive him yet "
Aman hugged Khushi"You said that you are not ready yet -that means you will be soon"

Khushi pregnancy progressed and Anjali, Mami and Nani ji were regular visitors -but no mention of Arnav was made -offers had been made for her to move into shantivan and of course Arnav would be made to move to the penthouse.
Khushi asked Anjali to be present for the birth of her child and help her through the ordeal -she had asked Aman who had said that that was Arnav's job.
Khushi had steadfastly refused to meet talk or hear Arnav's pleas. He sent her texts and mails and flowers , foods that she liked , he sent her clothes that she would be comfortable in-in effect he was the supportive father doing as much as he could for her from a distance. He knew he had screwed up and he had to let her calm down -boy she was stubborn and could hold a grudge.
He sent little clothes for the baby.
Finally in her eight month she agreed to meet him- only because of Aman's nagging.
Arnav came round like an eager school boy to meet Khushi.
They stared at each other hunger apparent in both sets of eyes. He looked gaunt and haggard , she looked tired and her belly was very evident -it was huge.

I needed to tell you why I said no to your proposal. Khushi explained to arnav and watched his eyes turn from liquid brown to almost black. His anger was apparent .

"You mean i have had to go through all this crap because of some hand up you ve got because of your lack of sound -I use the word sound as you have always had a voice and have no problem making yourself understood. Khushi I'm ...I'mm I don't know what to say ...you made me do things that I felt as guilty as hell about and it all stemmed from your insecurities that you were not good enough for me. You have had us and wasted all these months because of some stupid belief that you have got that you are not perfect for me because you have no sound. Well lady I've got news for you it's not the lack of sound that makes you not perfect for me but you screwed brains warped sense of perception"

With that Arnav walked out slamming the door behind him leaving Khushi standing there...alone.
He was right ,she had messed up first -hell they had both messed up ! What kind of chance did their baby have ...their baby poor kid he was going to be so screwed with parents like them -good job it would have Aman and Anjali to help support it.

Khushi grabbed her keys and waddled to her car in her state there was no manic rush -she was a whale and had to move at whale's paceShe heaved her self into the car and fitted jolly just behind the wheel. She would follow him to Shantivan and have it out with him.

Anjali looked up as she saw Arnav storm in slamming the doors -now what ?why was he back so early and why was he so angry "Di ...Di...that woman...Khushi...I could wring her bloody neck...do ..you ...know ...what ..she ...why ...she has ..been ...refusing to marry me...where does ...her ...brain ...live ...I'm ...going to ...my room!"

What the hell happened ? If it wasn't her then it was her brother -let him calm down then she would talk to him.

Arnav had fifteen missed calls text after text from Khushi -right now he had to calm down before he did something stupid. Crap he had already done it how did she manage to do this to him every time
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He had screamed at her and walked out on her. He had left her standing there with those large eyes they had started filling up.He had to get back to her and finish this conversation sensibly.

The door bell rang incessantly -what the f*** now ? when a man needed peace and time to think there was always pandemonium -now who was at the door ringing the door like a lunatic.
the words echoed in his brain like a lunatic-there was only one person Khushi.
Arnav shot out of his room to the top of the stairs to see Khushi pale and white clutching HP for support. Arnav raced down the stairs and reached before Di did.
He saw that her eyes reflected pain and she was clutching her stomach. He scooped her up and placed her on the sofa "Khushi look at me her breathing was easing up and getting to a regular pace "is it the baby ?" Khushi nodded with large tears swimming in her eyes everyone had gathered round by now Khushi explained that she had driven over and her waters had broken in the car. Arnav started swearing and Khushi started to cry."Who the hell lets an eight month pregnant woman drive when she can barely walk did you even fit behind the wheel?""Khushi 's response was when her idiot lover shouts at her and leaves standing with no alternative but to go after him to apologise"
Di was watching her brother and his girlfriend -would those two never learn .
Shut up Arnav did you not hear her her water s have broken this discussion can wait we need to get her to the hospital-NOW!"
Khushi grasped Arnav 's hand as another spasm took over her body they all felt her pain as she held her breath but no sound came forth except the sudden "OWWW- breath Khushi from Arnav"
Once the contraction had subsided Arnav actually said time it we need to know how far apart these contractions are -Di call Aman and let him know that Khushi has gone into labour and we will all be on our way to the hospital."

"Khushi why did you come here and not drive to the hospital when your waters broke ?"
Before she could answer another contraction came and she squeezed his hand -breath Khushi slowly."
"How long?"
That was seven minutes -we had better be going to the hospital this baby is coming pretty soon.
Khushi shook her head "What do you mean no ?..honey this baby is four weeks early we need to get you to the hospital as fast as we can ... you are both going to need help."

"Now ? You want to get married NOW - Khushi I promise you that I will marry you as soon as I possibly can after the baby is born-but now we have to get to the hospital-please baby listen to me"
"Khushi steadfastly shhok her head -she was not moving .
Nani came to the rescue -go get the sin door from the mandir and i will get a chain . Arnav infront of Devi maya do you accept Khushi as your wife and Khushi do you accept arnav as your husband tie the chain place the sin door in her hair and now for god sake take her to the hospital. We will complete the rest of the ceremonies as soon as possible as long as you two can stop fighting and being this stubborn.

Baby Raizada felt that something important was going on in the outside world so decided to give his mother a break for a few moments before demanding her attention to allow him access into the outside world.

Arnav kissed her and smiled and then he felt her gasp yup -break time was over Baby Raizada wanted out.
It was forty five minutes late that a new Raizada entered the mad mad world of Arnav and Khushi-he was held by his mother for a second and then was placed in an incubator.

Two weeks later Arnav and Khushi came to collect their son and take him home Ariyan Aman Raizada was taken home by both parents to attend their wedding pheras.

Aman and Di watched silently holding their breath, as those two took their paces round the fire -this was Khushi and Arnav wedding, would they actually manage it without incident or ... but thats a whole different story