[COMPLETE]ArShi SS :: Kusi #3 Note on Page- 151 (11/12/16)) - Page 19

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Part 18

Khushi whirled around and proudly flaunted her new gown. The cool evening breeze caressing the silky texture of her pearly white gown. "Jiji see my new gown. It's nice , no?"

Maria chuckled and nodded her head. "Yes , it's very nice. You are looking very beautiful, my duchess."

Khushi grinned at the address. "Am I?" she asked.

"You what, Khushe?" Maria asked, unable to understand what she was referring to.

"Duchess. Am I looking like a duchess?"

Maria stared at her for few seconds before smiling softly at her. She has seen Khushe trying to mold herself as one of them. Wanting to be a part of this country, not some foreigner. She follows everyone, from the cook to the noblemen, wanting to know everything and everyone. Presenting herself as a perfect duchess was her goal now. She still shrieks at the sight of meat--- Maria chuckled--- but she is working on that, too.

"You are going to be a perfect duchess, my lady. Our Duke will be so proud of you."

Khushi's grin widened. That's what she wants. She wants her husband to be proud of her. She want to be a perfect wife to her husband.

"Thank you, Maria jiji" She bent and kissed her cheek. "Tomorrow is your wedding, I am so excited" she smiled and sat beside her, under the tree.

Maria smiled. And before she can open her mouth to say anything, she heard some noises.

Khushi frowned. "What is that?" Khushi asked and stood on her feet.

"Let's see..." Standing up, she took Khushi's hand and started towards the front courtyard.

They reached the circle where soldiers practice, to see that soldiers were resting. But a small group of soldiers stood in the middle of the circle, the noises where coming from there.

"What are they doing?" Khushi asked. She was about to look at Maria, when a soldier moved little and Khushi saw two tiny legs. They had circled a boy. Khushi's eyes widened. Without waiting for a second, she made a dash towards them.

"Khushe!!" Maria called. "Wait!"

"Kusi!"

Maria stilled at that voice. Turning back, she saw Arnav running towards her. "Bhai?"

Arnav stopped to look at Maria. "What is she doing?"

"Don't know. We just ..." but before she can complete her sentence, Arnav had already started towards the small crowd.

"What are you all doing?" she forced her voice to be stiff, but it came out as soft as ever.

Arnav stood at a little distance, intending to know what she would do.

"My lady, ..." one of the soldier started. "You see this little boy.." he scowled at the little boy standing beside him. "He barged in when we were resting, and said he wants to practice with us. And when we refused, he threw a stone at me" the soldier motioned to the thin line of blood at his forehead.

Khushi gasped. "What?" Taking her pink handkerchief from her gown's pocket, she leaned and started cleaning the blood from his forehead.

The soldier stilled, staring at his Duchess's beautiful face. Never been at the receiving end of such affection, he blushed to the roots.

Arnav saw his soldier blushing and bit his cheek to stop the chuckle. His soldiers are not use to such affection. They are hard built men, use to fighting in battles and not flinching at the scariest of wound.

"Why did you do that?" Khushi asked to the boy whose angry gaze was fixed at her.

"I want to practice sword, but he refused!" the kid barked.

Khushi lifted her eyebrow at the angry boy. "But you are so small. Why you want to practice sword? When you will be old enough, they will allow you" Khushi smiled.

The little boy scowled. "No! I want to practice now, I don't want to wait."

"But ..." Khushi started, but was stopped by the push on her stomach. She stumbled back.

"Behave!!" Arnav's voice thundered around.

Khushi turned to look at her husband. He looked angry. She looked at the boy, who has lowered his eyes now, frightened. Khushi stood in front of the boy, facing her husband.

"Aap yaha kya kar rahe hain. Aap jaaeye, hum sambhaal lenge"

But Arnav, not listening to her, pulled her aside and bent down to look at the boy. Holding his chin, he made him look into his angry eyes. "She is your Duchess, you will behave nicely with her. Understood?" he asked in a deadly whisper. "Understood?!"

"Y...es" The boy stammered and trembled in fear.

"Good thing.." he left his chin and stood straight.

"Hum sambhal rahe hai na?" Khushi shook her head. "Don't interfere.." Avoiding her husband's glare, she bent to look at the boy. "Why do you want to practice sword?" Khushi asked softly.

"I..I want to be like my Father. He was the bravest man. I want to be like him."

"Was?"

The boy stared at his Duchess for few seconds before lowering his eyes and nodding his head. "He died last year in the battle. But I will not cry, I am strong. I want to be like him."

Khushi's sad eyes lingered on his sweet face. She smiled and lifted her hand to caress his cheek. "Would you like to practice with me?"

The boy narrowed his eyes at her. "You? You know how to wield sword?"

Khushi nodded. "Yes. Would you like, tell me?"

The boy thought for few seconds before nodding his head. "Yes. I want to learn."

Khushi smiled and kissed his cheek. "OK. Now you go, we will meet tomorrow in the afternoon, is that all right?"

"Yes, All right. Meet tomorrow. Bye"

Khushi smiled and clapped her hand, excited. She took care of the issue so nicely. She looked at the soldier. "I hope now it's not hurting, is it?"

The soldier looked at her. Hurting from such a small wound? He frowned and shook his head. "No, my lady. It's just a small wound"

"OK. Take care."Proud of herself for handling the issue so well, she turned and looked at her husband.

"I did well, right? Are you proud of me?" She grinned.

Arnav frowned. "What?"

Khushi held his arms with her both hands and hoped excitedly. "Humne aache se sambhaala na. Are you proud of me?"

Arnav stared at for few seconds before everything sank in. All the anger vanished in a thin air at her honest try. She was trying so hard to become one of them. Wanting to be a perfect duchess to their people. Wanting to make him proud. Heart melting at her innocent attempt, he cupped her cheek in his right palm. "I am very proud of you. You made me so proud. "

Khushi grinned and kissed the corner of his lips. "Sacchi?"

"Sacchi..." Arnav smiled and kissed her cheek

"Tomorrow is Akash Bhaiya's wedding. I am so excited. Are you?" She asked as they started towards the castle.

"Excited?" Arnav looked at her. "What is to be so excited about it? It's just a wedding. That, too not mine"

"You are not excited?" Khushi frowned. "We will enjoy so much. I got no time to enjoy my wedding. Jumping from one ritual to another." She pouted sadly.

Arnav thought of his marriage and shuddered. It wasn't a marriage, it was a circus" a colorful circus. Even the thought of it blinds him momentarily. Knowing Akash's obsession with India, he thanked his stars for him not wanting an Indian wedding.

He looked down at Khushi and chuckled. Khushi was up for a shock if she thinks the wedding will be anything like theirs. He saw her frowning, and knew a question was on the tip of her tongue.

"Why the castle is not decorated? Where will the wedding take place?" She asked.

From all she information she has gathered, she has surely forgotten to ask people to enlighten her about the Christian weddings. She was surely up for a surprise.

"Good question" He played along. "I guess the servant will do that tonight."

"Accha?"

Arnav nodded, as sincerely as he can.

"Theek hai." And the frown was immediately replaced by a beautiful smile. "Have you seen my gown?" She asked, excited like a child.

"No"

"It is just like Maria jiji's gown. But hers is white, and mine is pink. I will show you. It's very beautiful."

"I am sure it is. By the way, you didn't tell me you know to wield a sword? You said to the boy you know"

"I do. Not perfectly. But enough to keep the little boy entertained." She smiled.

Arnav reciprocated the smile. "I am really proud of you." The pride shone in his green eyes. He bent and brushed his lips against hers. "You are the best Duchess my people can get. They all will be so proud of you."

Khushi smiled and stood in front of him. Standing on her toes, she circled her arms around his neck and placed her lips on his, kissing him with her sweet innocence, making him forget everything else.

Hope you all liked it! I have not 'liked' the comments, but have read each and every comment. Thank you so much for always leaving your beautiful comments! :)

Khushi is so beautiful and innocent...!!!
Simply love her...!!!
M sure she will be surprised with the Christian wedding...!!
Very eager to know her reaction...
Beautiful update dear...
Plz continue soon

Oh...she is so kind hearted.

beautifulll... khushi doing her best ... and arnav supporting her in what she does... loved it... cant wait for the wedding..

Khushi is really trying hard to become a perfect dutchess...