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Part 13

Arnav and Khushi got down from their car. He gestured her to hold his hand before they make their way in. She was little hesitant in the beginning. Arnav was not a man who is comfortable displaying his love and affection publicly. He was very straight and to the point before earlier. He never had the time to even check if his wife was happy and entertained in the party where he took her. Thats why she had stopped going to the parties with him after one such incident. But today , she knew the Arnav she re-married was not the same. Wrapping her arms in his she walked inside with him. THe media, reporters had their Camera's set on everyone and when Khushi Arnav walked the red carpet, they were been questioned on their current relationship status. Arnav was more than happy to let the world know they re-married and he had no shy making a statement that he was the one who approached her because he Loved her. All this time, Khushi was quiet and only watching him give the short interview to the gang of reporters. THey wished the couple a happy life and then allowed them to get inside the Venue. Khushi was breathing hard and he could feel that already.

Arnav: You okay? You seem to be breathing hard. We still have a long way to go tonight Khushi.

His husky voice and the smirk on his lips to add just made her more restless. She smiled and looked away. He pulled her chin and made her see his face.

Arnav: Are you comfortable ?

This one question again showed his care for her. He was just checking if she was fine and she indeed was.

Khushi: Yes I am. But you know I have never attented such royal parties before with you. I dont know anyone here so I am still adjusting.

Arnav: Adjusting? Khushi you are with me. You dont need to adjust. I am not leaving you alone even for a minute here. I promise.

He pressed her hand and then moved the hair lock aside.

Arnav: You are looking beautiful today. Extra gorgeous. So I dont want any man to lay their eyes on you.

Khushi: Men will be men. So you are just proving them no one has right on me except you .Thats why you are not going to leave me even for a minute, am I correct Mr Raizada?

Arnav: Uhh . Yea. But even otherwise I have another reason.

Khushi: And what is that?

Arnav: I want to spend ample of time with you like this, holding your hand ,walking with you, feeling so close to you that I dont hear anything except your voice, your heartbeats.

He was losing his control. The way his voice changed uttering every single word in that sentence gave some goosebumps to Khushi even. Suddenly they heard someone calling Arnav's name. Both became little conscious and turned around. It was Arnav's friend Aman and his wife. Arnav introduced them to Khushi.

Aman: Arnav this is very wrong. You got married to Bhabhi again and didnt even inform us? Is this how you handle friendships?

Arnav: Aman . Everything was so sudden that none of us got time .

Aman: We deserve a party.

Arnav; Sure. Very soon.

Aman: How's your son?

Arnav: Yea he is fine, excited for his new life in Delhi.

Aman: Its understood and most importantly he must be happy to stay with his maa and dad together. I am happy Arnav. You both took the right decision.

Aman hugged Arnav whereas the ladies became busy in their own talks. Soon the couples were asked to join the dance floor. The mere thought of dancing with Arnav made her restless. It would be after 5 long years that they will dance and stay so close to each other. She was not reluctant but she just feared how this moment would be.

Arnav asked her if she was okay to dance with him. She simply blushed and gave her hand for him to hold. Just like Khushi was restless, Arnav too was trying his best to make this dance show a perfect combination of his love and need for her. He didnt wanted her to be scared but be comfortable with their close encounters again like she was before. They reached the dance floor. He waited for her to stabilise her mind and heart and when she placed her shiverring hand on his shoulder, he filled the gap between their bodies by snaking his arm around her waist and drawing her close . He rested his hands on her waist which was cold as ice. She kept avoiding the eye contact which he needed the most at this point.

Arnav: You okay?

Khushi: Yes. I am better.

Arnav: Then what are you thinking so much?

How could she tell him she was just afraid of being more close to him. So she lied.

Khushi: I was thinking about Aarav. I hope the maid has put him to sleep.

Arnav: She has. I had given a call at home. She told me Aarav is asleep and till we reach home, she will be with Aarav, incase he wakes up.

Khushi was again happy seeing his efforts in knowing about their son. Good husband and a perfect father he was now. They danced slowly, not letting the other enter the uncomfort zone. He maintained his fingers at one place , without much lingering them on her skin , though he wished to do this very much from heart, he only controlled. The music was getting romantic and the lights dimmed. They stared in each others eyes for long. She had no idea when her arms had wrapped around his neck , drawing circled at his nape and brushing his hair with his fingers.

Arnav closed his eyes feeling her fingers in his hair. After such a long gap he was feeling her touch there. The only time she lingered her fingers in his hair and pulled it was when they made love. Today even though they were too far away from heading for a passionate love making, he liked the same feeling which her fingers created in his hair, almost relaxing every nerve of his.

Arnav: I missed you Khushi. I missed all this in the past 5 years.

She was very much touched by his confession. She moved her fingers on his face , feeling his skin. He held her hand and kissed her fingers not breaking their eye contact. He twirled her so that her back hit his chest and kept dancing , holding her waist in between his palms. At the start of this dance she was cold but not anymore. His touches was already warming her up. He slid his hand underneath the pallu of her saree caressing her waist.

She placed her hand above his to stop his movement not because she didnt like, but because she was resisting the tickling sensation arising within her body. They were in their own blissful world and hoping this would last forever. But very soon the music was changed and too loud for Arnav and Khushi to dance in it. She stopped and so did he . Their faces revealed how much they still needed this dance to continue but the clock was ticking and they had no plans to leave Aarav alone home on the maid's responsibilty. Wishing Good bye to Aman and his wife and the main Host of this party, both drove back to Shantivan. None of them spoke much in the car because both were busy recollecting their good moments in the party tonight.

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Khushi picked Aarav in arms from the kid's playing room where he was been sleeping in their absence and took him to their bedroom. Arnav had changed into his night suit. She placed Aarav at the centre of the bed and then made her way to the bathroom. When she came out, Aarav was twirling on the bed to the corner. Arnav was typing something on laptop but the moment he saw this, he secured the end of the bed with some pillows and then took his side again quickly shutting the laptop off because it was sleeping time. She was just scanning the bed where she needs to sleep because both father and son were at the two corners leaving her only one place and that was the center one. Arnav extended his hand towards her. His actions were very clear enough for her. He wanted her to sleep in between them. He was not wrong in thinking so. He waited for her to think but she didnt took long. She held his hand and allowed him to drag her to the bed.

Arnav: Theek ho?

He asked to get an assurance from her that he wasnt forcing her for something she did not wish to get into. She passed him a gentle nod and pretended to be normal. She lay on the bed, keeping some inches distance between them. He covered her with the quilt and then joined her inside. Both just stayed calm with their eyes wide open as sleep was not going to find them so easily tonight. She started a conversation which can lead them out of this uncomfort zone.

Khushi: I thought you would work for some time.

Arnav: I didnt wanted you to wait for me.

Khushi turned and saw his face.

Khushi: Wait?

Arnav: Yes. I still remember the old times when I kept working late nights, sitting on the Couch and you waited for me to join you on bed. I did not wanted to repeat that scene again. And work suits in the day time because nights are much warmer when you sleep beside your wife forgetting every other important task and giving her the priorty. These 5 years have taught me everything I should have learned before marrying you. At least we would not have divorced.

Khushi: Dont blame yourself so much Arnav. I too my equally wrong. I am also responsible for that sudden divorce between us. I was so much blinded by your ignorance that I lost faith in myself. In just 4 months how could I decide I needed divorce? I should have talked to you, asked you what will make our relationship work rather than demanding a seperation. You tried to explain me, asked me to think wisely but I didnt care. I didnt even care about our Son's future. Wish I had been little more matured and wise those days.

Tear drop rolled down her eyes which he wiped off with his thumb.

Arnav: Sshh. Stop crying Khushi. Its always better late than never. We both have realised each other's importance and have learnt a lot from our past. So we should be thankful that we are together again. Like before. Everything is Perfect now. It calls for a celeberation.

Both faced each other now. Their faces inches apart, their eyes admiring each other's expressions. Suddenly she palmed his cheeks and stroked his lips gently with her thumb. Her eyes glued to his parted lips. She willingly moved closer. His hands wrapped around her waist, not disturbing the blanket much which might wake their son too and at this moment they both needed this extreme privacy for some minutes to shower their feelings and desires over each other. She inhaled deep and touched her lips on his , closing her eyes, gesturing him to make a further move. He pulled back an inch and then moved her chin up, forcing her to open eyes.

Arnav: Khushi ?You sure?

She swiftly noded and closed her eyes again giving him full access on her .

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