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Part 23

Khushi felt butterflies in her stomach when her legs involuntarily brushed his underneath that soft sheets. How was she supposed to keep herself calm and ignorant from their current position? This was so uncomfortable. Arnav was also not much happy with their sleeping position. This closness was very dangerous for the promise he had made her before the entire family before marriage.

He tried peeping out but she pulled him back.

Khushi: Dont do this.

Arnav: WHat if she's gone?

Khushi: WHat if she isnt? I dont want her to think we are pretending everything.

Arnav: Me neither but this is enough now. Who is she to decide when we should be romantic and when not? What has this to do with adoption of Palak? She should he bothered how much we love the baby rather than forcing us into such unwanted situations.

He tried to push away the sheets away in little hesitation but she stopped him. Khushi was more worried and eager to know if they were still being watched but she cannot allow him taking this risk.

Arnav: What the . Leave me Khushi.

Khushi: Few more minutes Arnavji, just for Palak's sake.

Arnav could spend the lifetime with her under the sheets like this but not when this is just an act to show others. The fear in her eyes was evident and he did not wish to increase it. Just a matter of few more minutes , so he didnt deny either , staying in the same position. She seemed to be shutting her eyes tight to avoid looking at him. This will ease her inner tensions. Arnav had no other place to see but her. And he never regretted. Very soon he heard her soft snores. Did she sleep? He patted her cheeks slowly whispering her voice but she didnt respond. That confirmed she was deadly sleeping. But how can she relax and sleep in such a position? He kept admiring her face. Some drops of sweat lingered on her forehead which he wiped off with his thumb. She was feeling hot under the sheets probably. He removed the sheet and gave a look at the poolside. Mrs Subharda was not there which was a good sign. He tucked his towel tight around his waist and then picking some night clothes he changed it, in the same room , because she was sleeping. There was no need to feel shy like a girl and use the bathroom always, he thought.

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Since morning Khushi was quite uncomfortable remembering the last night. She had no idea when she dozzed off and was hoping Arnav wont make an issue of it thinking how careless she was. She didnt wanted him to think she was not affected by their closeness and was giving a chance to him to move further in their relationship. He

When he was busy getting ready for work she thought of clearing her doubts.

Khushi: Uhh I didnt realise when I slept off last night.

Arnav: No one realises when they drift to sleep suddenly Khushi. You are not special.

Khushi: No , You are not understanding my point.

Arnav: You have one? I dont see a need clarifying this.

Khushi: But I do. I just want to know what happened after that?

He stopped and saw her once.

Arnav: Excuse me? You think I tried touching you? Taking advantage of you?

He stepped towards her and she kept moving back until she hit the wall behind and he pinned her from escaping.

Khushi: Nahi. I ..I didnt . i didnt mean that.

Arnav: Then why did you even ask me this?

She was quiet.

Arnav: Mrs Khushi Singh Raizada, dont think your husband so low. He knows to stick to his words and promises. I agree you looked very attractive to let go but my mind rules me, not my heart. You understand ?

She moved her gaze down feeling absolutely shy for asking this. Arnav knew her concerns were not out of the world. Any girl who didnt knew him much would want to know this. And here Khushi even knew how deeply he was attracted to her. Something flashed in his mind and he thought of playing with her a little for not trusting him.

Arnav: Infact I should be asking you what you intended to do last night with me? Was I the first male you saw in just a Towel?

Khushi's eyes popped out.

Khushi: Nahi. I. I mean I have seen my favourite actor too in a Towel.

Arnav: Not on TV Khushi. Personally. Now dont lie because your actions proved it. Thank God I didnt react but seeing your movement I thought you wanted me to forget my promise and go ahead with the moment.

Khushi was still unclear what he meant

Khushi: What rubbish you speaking? I didnt do anything.

Arnav: Yes you did .

He closed the wide gap between them by few more inches leaving her no space to breathe normally. Why was she feeling so uneasy yet a feeling of perfection in her body?

Arnav: You slid the only material covering me last night.

He couldnt help a smirk formed on his lips because he enjoyed seeing her flushed face.

Khushi: Impossible

Arnav: Quite Possible. You have the habit of kicking people who sleep beside you at night. But yesterday while kicking me , you managed to pull out my Towel Khushi. Shouldnt I punish you for that? I had thought to ignore it and never let you know but when you can ask me such wierd questions why cannot I clarify the truth and make my side clear?

Butterflies kicked the walls of her stomach making her restless. She did this? How could she?

Arnav: So? What should be the punishment?

Khushi: No. Why will you punish me? I . I did this in sleep and you are a Man, this should not affect you much.

Arnav: Why? Dont men have self respect. I felt humiliated too when your feet did this task on me. What if tomorrow in my sleep I do the same with you? Will you forgive me? You will stop talking to me for some days, sleep in a different room and God knows what else. I believe in equality. So according to me you should be punished.

Khushi was very scared. She pushed him back with a force.

Khushi: Nahi. I dont deserve punishment. And stop wasting your time. We are getting late for work.

She opened the door and left the room. Arnav was hoping the same reactions from her. Though he framed all this he liked controlling her and was happy he could make her realise she too can do things beyond her control just like he did sometimes.

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Office

He entered the dark store room where he was been told his wife was , for getting some old files for auditing purpose. And the matter was serious. He had to inform her who had come to see them at office. He was searching her inside when suddenly she bumped into him with a force.

Arnav: Dammit. Cant you see and walk?

Khushi dropped the files from her hand. She was already very frustrated since morning.

Khushi: Who asked you to come here in the Store room?

Arnav: This is my Office and I dont care what relation we share at home but here you are my damm employee. So stop arguing. Yeh gussa kisi aur ko dikhaana (Show this anger to someone else)

Khushi: I dont have the habit of throwing my anger on others for no reason. But why am I even talking to you? I have so much of work to finish, so please leave my way Arnavji.

Arnav was furious. He came in the Store room just to ensure she doesnt fear being alone here in the dark and she instead of appreciating that was asking him to get out? How rude was that ? He banged his fist on the side rack. Suddenly a big rod fell down from the rack hurting his head. He screamed in pain. Khushi stopped picking the files as she registered this.

Khushi: Arnavji? Did it hurt too bad? Show me.

She moved his hand from the forehead and started rubbing it slowly to ease his pain. Her worry for him was worth reading on her face and Arnav was just lost in this moment when like a baby she started blowing air on his forehead. Who needed medicine to recover when your wife has so many other ways to cure you ? He felt blessed when she kept soothing his pain taking so much efforts and with dedication. However hard it had been for them to behave like a good husband and wife, they still had some differences but the good thing was they were always there for each other in times of need. He stopped her.

Arnav: I am fine. The pain is gone now.

Khushi: Why did you come here?

Arnav: Because you fear dark and I dont want the staff to know it if incase you scream being scared.

Khushi: Thats an excuse. I know why you here. You like following me everywhere and tease me all the time. Dont you? Like you did today morning? I know you lied to me about the towel thing. Because when I woke up in the morning, you were in the night clothes not the towel.

Arnav: Thats because I changed it after you dropped it off me. You wished I should sleep naked beside you? Was that fair Khushi?

Her lips sealed again hearing that one indecent word from his mouth. He was enjoying seeing her tongue tied.

Arnav: So you still wondering about that incident? I thought you forgot it long back. But alas. Every bad deed should be remembered so that you dont repeat that same mistake again. So I wont mind if you keep thinking about it. At least I will be saved.

Khushi was guilty.

Khushi: This is unfair. You too were at fault. Why didnt you wear proper clothes after shower?

Arnav: I was doing that but you came and almost hugged me before I could wear something decent. It was you who asked me to do something so that we divert Mrs Subhadra's attention. You cannot blame me Khushi.

Oh! He was right. She initiated all this . SHe kneeled down and picked her files.

Khushi: Lets cut this topic and leave the room. Otherwise this same staff will think we are honeymooning here.

Arnav: I wont mind if they think so.

He happily shared this thought and gave her a chance to see him in shock.

Arnav: uh. I mean Mrs Subhadra is here to meet us. And who more than her will be happy seeing us alone in the store room?

Khushi: What? She came here? Why?

Arnav: Lets ask. I am curious too. Come.

He followed her outside and both headed to his cabin where Mrs Subhadra was seated and waiting for them to come.

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