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YouAreMyNewDream -- CHAPTER 100 - A

Hello readers, apologies for being very late. But apart from being busy with job and house chores I was having a hard time writing down the conversations, specially between Khushi's Dadi and Arnav. I have write and deleted and then write again, doing it like for 4-5 days ... then after that i was able to write a bit clearly. Though i am still very nervous about this chapter.

To compensate the delay, i have written a long chapter, more than 16,000 words, almost 33 pages of Ms word with normal font size 11 :D ... thats why i have divide it in two part.

Here you go ... (keeping finger crossed )

Next Saturday – Luckhnow – Payal & Akash's Engagement Day

Khushi pressed her lips together after applying the lipstick. She looked in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction. She was ready. A knocked sounded on the door and Anjali came in, "Khushi, you ready?".

Khushi smiled at Anjali and give a twirl, "All ready".

"Looking beautiful", said Anjali giving a very appreciative look to Khushi's attire, "My brother is going to be so mesmerized with you".

"Di, its not like that", said Khushi averting her eyes feeling shy as she begin putting her makeup stuff in the drawers.

"Oh yes it is, especially when he will see that its his creation you are wearing", said Anjali teasingly as she touches Khushi's arm. Khushi smiled, thinking that she hadn't told Arnav that she will be wearing his designed Lehgna. Just then Anjali's cell ringed.

"Yeah Rahul", said Anjali picking up the call, "Yes Khushi is ready. I don't know about Chottey ... yeah I am coming", she ended the call and Khushi speaks, "Arnavji is in washroom, he has just gone to change".

"That's good. Ok I am leaving now", said Anjali and Khushi opened her mouth to speak when Anjali cut her in, "I know ... I know ... I need to give Arush his milk in few minutes, don't worry Khushi I will take care of him".

"I know Di you will but I still say let him come with us ... you don't have to take him with you", said Khushi.

Anjali waved a hand in air, "And leave the attention he is giving me lately? Absolutely not ... its been days since he was that attached to me. I was beginning to think maybe he doesn't love me anymore", Anjali pouted.

Khushi smiles, "Di, he will never stop loving you. You are just like a mother to him".

"Yeah but he is more attached to you ... though I don't have any problem with it", said Anjali taking Khushi's hand, "Don't think any negative thing ok ... its just that I get a little tiny winy bit jealous when I want to carry him or play with him but he always asks for you", said Anjali with a pout again and Khushi nodded understandingly.

"So since yesterday he is being all lovy dovy towards me so I am not passing up the chance. I will restore that love as much as I can", said Anjali.

"Di, he is not going anywhere. You can come anytime to take him", said Khushi.

"You are saying this now ... but believe me Khushi time passes very quickly. He is a baby now but you never know when and how time passes and he will be not a baby anymore", Anjali sighed.

"Di, don't worry ... yours is coming as well. Soon we will have another baby to play with", said Khushi as she lovingly taps Anjali's stomach.

"Yeah, I can't wait. I really want a girl", said Anjali and just then her cell ringed again, "Opppss ... its Rahul again ... I gotta go", said Anjali as she move towards the door, "Please you two also leave quickly ok ... don't be late".

"Yeah Di we will", said Khushi just as Anjali went out. She went back to the dresser and kept the things back in drawer. She picked her clutch; put her mobile, lipstick and some tissues in it.

Just then Arnav came out of washroom wearing navy blue kurta with beige Pajama. He looked up as he button up and stopped seeing Khushi. He was stunned seeing her, looking so beautiful in multi color lehnga with navy blue blouse. Oh that's why Khushi bought Navy blue kurta for him and Arush, thought Arnav as his eyes focused on Khushi's blouse, She wanted to match us with her.

He frowned a little as he gives her attire a once over again and something clicked. It was his design.

Khushi was waiting for his reaction and true to Anjali's word he does seemed mesmerized with her. She has put extra effort getting ready today. Two beauticians had come to do makeup and hair styling for her, Anjali and Mamiji. Usually she likes to do her own makeup and hair styling or ask Divya to do for her. But today she didn't deny when Anjali asked her to get ready by the beautician. She had opted for smokey gold eye makeup and dark pink lipstick and loose chignon with few tendril of hair framing her face.

Arnav couldn't help but admire his beautiful wife as he move closer to her. His heart started to pick up speed as he stand infront of Khushi, whose cheeks and neck was now adorning a pink hue, which he had become familiar with, her feeling shy and being affected by him.

Khushi lowered her eyes as her hands fidgeted with the lehnga skirt.

"Beautiful", Arnav whispered and Khushi smiles as she look up and after a second or two look away as his eyes become intense, "Um we have to leave, wo ... Anjali Di took Arush with her and I think we should le ...", she couldn't as she felt Arnav fingers grazing her cheeks. He put back a tendril behind her ear ... his finger touching her ear and jaw, erupting goose bumps all over her body.

Before Khushi could say something Arnav's another hand snake around her waist, pulling her close and his lips descended on her, taking her in a deep kiss.

Khushi grabs his upper arms and glides her hands upwards, entwining them behind Arnav's neck. She couldn't help but let out few little moans when Arnav sucks on her tongue. Not knowing what her moans were doing to Arnav, she relish in the passion. Arnav was already aroused and couldn't help but pull Khushi into him, plastering her body to his. Khushi felt his hard-on and tried to break the kiss but Arnav was nowhere near letting her go.

With great strength she pulled back, needless to say that both were breathing heavy. Arnav move towards her neck, licking and nipping her skin.

"Arr ..nnavjiii... stop please. We ... we have to go", said Khushi in-between her breaths.

"We will ... in a while", said Arnav as he slipped her blouse strap down.

"No Arnavji ... please we will get late", said Khushi as she tried to control her erupting desires and tried to push Arnav but his ministration were making it difficult for her.

It was futile to say that Khushi couldn't do anything further when Arnav's one hand move inside her skirt and rubbed over her core. She gasped and tried to close her legs but it was of no use. Arnav have already parted her folds, which were slightly wet, and pick up speed rubbing her and pressing on her down there.

Soon their clothes were on the floor, with both of them together on bed, moving in old age rhythm, kissing and moulding their bodies together and taking each other to heights of orgasm.

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Khushi huffed and puffed as she climbs out of the rental car. Arnav too came out and move behind Khushi who was taking quick steps to go inside the house.

"Khushi wait ... whats the hurry", said Arnav a bit loud as he jogged behind her.

Khushi turned, "Whats the hurry?", she said angrily as Arnav came close to her, "We are late. I will get a scolding from Amma and Dadi now. Even Anjali Di will scold me. She told me not to be late".

"Khushi relax. We are not late. Engagement didn't happen yet. Jiju told me that the mahurat time is between 6 to 7 and its only around 6.20pm.", said Arnav holding her arms.

"You won't understand Arnavji. You might not find it late. But it is late. ", said Khushi as she turn back and take hurried steps forward, "We shouldn't have done that ... why ... oh why I can't stop myself", Khushi mumbled angrily and Arnav smirk behind her, "As if its even possible", he said earning angry glare from Khushi.

"You ... you laad governer", said Khushi pointing a finger at him, "Wait till the function is over then I will show you".

Arnav grabs her finger and pull her close, "Oh yeah ... wanna bet? Whose is going to show who?

Khushi pulled back her finger and pushed Arnav, "Besharam", she said as she hurried inside with a smirking Arnav behind her.

The living room was decorated for the ceremony, with a stage setting towards the left and further head there were table and chairs, the hall was filled with people. Khushi see some familiar faces as she move ahead.

Garima sighed with relief as she saw Khushi coming towards her, "Khushi, why are you late? You should have been here an hour ago", said Garima when Khushi came near her.

"Sorry Amma wo ... bus ... Arnavji was taking time", said Khushi.

"I knew there was no other reason but that", said Dadi from her side and Khushi took a step back seeing angry expression on her Dadi's face, "That boy doesn't respect others then how can he respect our traditions and values. Shub Mahurat is almost over. If you don't care about us ... then atleast you should have cared about your sister Khushi. Her new life is going to start and that is going to be ruined because of you and your husband", Dadi said angrily.

"Mahurat is not over yet. There is still time", said Arnav from behind Khushi, who turned to her husband and shakes her head a little, asking not to say anything but who can stop Arnav.

"The mahurant is between 6 to 7 and (he looks at his watch) we still have 25 mins of the Shub time. So I suggest not to waste it in arguing with each other", said Arnav and look at Garima, "Aunty I think you should call Payal now".

"Ji Ji Arnav bitwa", said Garima as she look worriedly towards her mother –in-law and then went from there.

Arnav take Khushi's hand and move towards the stage area where Akash and other Raizadas were standing. He had pointed to Rahul that he will be with them in a minute as he knew that Khushi's Dadi will say something to her and he didn't want Khushi to get upset. That's why he went behind her instead of going to his family. He fumes inside at her Dadi's behavior ... seriously that woman will hear from him if she doesn't shut her mouth trying to insult Khushi, he thought angrily.

"Di sorry we got late. I was having a headache and Khushi had to stay back to look after me", said Arnav looking towards his sister as they came near them.

Khushi looked at him with surprise. He never lies, until and unless the situation is of life and death. He hates lies and now he is lying to his sister. Arnav gives her a small smile and look back at his sister seeing her worried face.

Khushi got embarrassed remembering the reason for being late. It's not like Arnavji can tell Di that, she chided herself and was glad that she didn't have to think of a valid excuse.

"Oh Chottey, are you ok now?", said Anjali with concerned as she put her hand over his forehead, "You are not having a fever are you? You feel a little warm to me".

"I am fine Di, just a headache", said Arnav as he gives a little smile.

"Di where is Arush?", asked Khushi looking around trying to spot her little baby.

"Oh Ashima and Naina took him to back lawn. He was getting cranky so they took him out to distract him", said Anjali

"Oh I will go see him now", said Khushi. "Come soon ok. We are starting the ceremony", said Anjali as Khushi nodded and went to backyard.

Aashima was holding Arush in her arms and Naina was holding 2, 3 flowers in her hand and she was touching them on Arush's face and hand and baby was giggling feeling ticklish. Khushi smilse seeing her baby laughing.

"Mamma ...", Arush exclaimed as he saw Khushi infront of him and extended his hands to go to Khushi, who happily took him in her arms.

"Thank God Khushi you are here. We were getting worried. I was about to call you", said Aashima, "Everything ok? Why are you late?".

"Wo Arnavji was having a headache and I was worried that he is having fever but everything is ok now", said Khushi as she averted her eyes and step back.

"Oh is Jiju alright now?", asked Aashima as they move inside. "Yes all good", said Khushi with a smile.

They went to the stage and Khushi smile wide seeing her Jiji all duct up in bridal finery.

"Khushi" ... "Jiji", they both exclaimed at the same time and then giggled.

"Wow Jiji, you are looking so beautiful", said Khushi as she nudges Payal's shoulder with hers, "Akash will be having a hard time taking his eyes off you", said Khushi as she looks to side seeing Akash talking to Anjali.

"Sshhshh Khushi ... I am already very nervous and upon that this lehnga is so heavy. My shoulders are already aching due to its weight", said Payal with a frown.

"Jiji ... its beautiful", said Khushi and move her eyes up and down on Payal's attire. She notices that the lehnga is too heavy and not according to her sister's taste. Payal never liked too much heavy worked formal clothes. She likes less and subtle design clothes.

"Aassii ...", Arush exclaimed and Payal smilse wide and pinches Arush cheeks lovingly.

"Yes it is beautiful but its not my taste. You know na I don't like heavy clothes. I wanted to buy another one but I had to wear this as Dadi bought it and Amma insisted", said Payal twisting her mouth.

"Oh Dadi bought it for you", said Khushi in light tone feeling a bit sad that her Dadi had never bought a single thing for her.

"Yeah, I really wish I could change it though", said Payal, "I wish I could wear something like you are wearing now".

"Oh this. You know its Arnavji's creation", said Khushi, her mood instantly lifting up, "He was so surprised when he saw what I was wearing".

"That's why its so gorgeous. Not heavy like mine", said Payal with a smile and then caresses Arush's hair.

"Don't worry Jiji, I will make your wedding clothes according to your liking", said Khushi with a smile as she move Arush to her other arm. "You will design my clothes?", asked Payal excitedly.

"Of course Jiji. Is it possible that I won't? I will designed all clothes for you and Akash", said Khushi and Payal smile wide.

"Thanks Khushi, if possible you can make matching clothes like my baby here is matching with his mama", said Payal as she lean in and kissed lightly on Arush's cheek. Arush felt shy and put his head on Khushi shoulder. He was also wearing a navy blue kurta with beige pajama.

"Aranvji is also matching us", said Khushi and Payal look to side and nodded.

Just then Khushi's mother and Dadi came near with the thal and the ceremony started. Dadi did arti of both Payal and Akash and then Anjali move ahead and handed the ring to Akash. Payal extended her hand feeling nervous and Akash put the ring on her and then Payal put the ring on Akash as everyone clapped around them.

Anjali and Mami hugged Payal and then Akash. Khushi and Garima too hugged Payal. The family members came one by one and congratulated the engaged couple.

"Jija Ji ...", said Khushi mischievously as she nudges Akash, "Now you have officially become my Jija Ji and I am your saali now. So be ready to pamper me".

Akash smiles at Khushi, "I am going to pamper you always regardless of our relation Khushi ... because we are friends first remember and more than saali you are like a little sister to me".

"Awwhh ... you are so sweet", said Khushi as she lovingly pinches Akash's cheek, who got embarrassed as Anjali, Aashima and Payal giggles at that.

"Khushi ..", said Akash as he embarrassingly caresses his cheek.

Dadi didnt like it and looked angrily at Khushi and looked at Garima, "Look how is she behaving with her Jijaji, she is not a child anymore, teach her some manners", said Dadi.

"Maaji leave it na. They both know each other so long now", said Buaji, "And Khushi is also Akash bitwa's bhabhi. They have a very good bond".

"You always sides with Khushi, you never understand me", said Dadi and moved from there.

Arnav came to Khushi's side and give a side hug to his brother as he was carrying Arush as well, "Congrats Akash".

"Thanks Bhai ...", said Akash.

"Payal ..", Arnav turn to Payal, "Welcome to our family".

"Thanks Arnavji", said Payal with a small smile.

"Mammaa ...", Arush exclaimed and extended his hand to go to Khushi who takes him and makes a face smelling a bad smell.

"Oh my baby did poo poo haan", said Khushi as she nuzzles her nose with Arush.

"Oh that what the smell was about. I was also thinking why I am smelling a bad thing", said Arnav making a face.

"Seriously Arnavji you still haven't able to figure out when Arush needs a change of diaper", said Khushi shaking her head and Arnav just shrugs. Khushi step down from and stage and move towards inside of the house with Arnav behind her carrying Arush's bag.

After few minutes they have come back to the living room, which had been decorated extravagantly for the ceremony. Arnav couldn't help but feel that everything is a little over the top for the engagement function. That type of decoration is ok for wedding day but for engagement function the things should be a little toned down. And he also heard Khushi's uncles and her Dadi telling the guests about how well they have done the decoration and how they didn't care about the spending as they want to make the most of it.

He hates when people boast something like this. If one boasts his success in education or professional that he can understand ... but why people have to boast such things like decoration and wedding functions. His thought process broke hearing the sound of music and saw Khushi, NK and Aashima in middle of the living room, little distance away from the stage getting ready to dance.

He should have known, thought Arnav as he smiled looking at Khushi who started to dance on a song ... bole churiyan ... bole kangna

Khushi and NK danced, matching the steps with each other. It always surprises Arnav that he never see her doing dance practice and yet both NK and Khushi dance rhythmically together.

Another song came up and Khushi and Aashima dances. He shakes his head as he watched his Di cheering loudly for Khushi. She was moving her hands along with the music and he was glad that she didn't join Khushi on the dance floor, given her condition. Rahul was just standing right by her side, keeping an eye on his Di.

After few minutes the song changed and he remembered the song from his own sangeet. NK and Aashima had danced on this song ... something long the lines of second hand and jawani.

He smiles at Khushi's antic as she elbowed NK and mouth the lyrics of the song. He could see that elders were making face at the song and there dance moves. They were from Dadi's side and belong from her community. Arnav looked over to Payal and Akash and saw them smiling and cheering.

"Subhadra look how Khushi is dancing with that boy", said Sujhata to Khushi's Dadi, "Taubha Taubha our daughters don't even sit with boys or talk to them here Khushi is dancing so shamelessly".

Dadi pressed her lips in anger and move towards Garima.

Soon the dance was over and music stopped. Khushi rushed to Payal, bending down to whisper something in her ear. Payal smiled and nodded her head at what Khushi was saying. Arnav looked around, Khushi must be thirsty and needing water, he thought and moves towards the other end of the living room where refreshments were kept.

Garima came to stage and called Khushi, she was worried and wanted to stop her daughter from doing anymore antics. Her mother-in-law did not like Khushi dancing with NK. She didn't want her to scold Khushi in front of everyone so she took Khushi away from the stage to the corner and told her to stopped dancing.

"But Amma why? Its Jiji's engagement and this function is already very boring. Look how cheer up Jiji is now", said Khushi.

"Khushi bus no more dancing. Dinner will be starting in few minutes", said Garima.

"Till then I can dance na ... just one or two songs ... please Amma", said Khushi and was about to move away when someone grabs her wrist.

"You are not dancing", said her Dadi angrily, "You have done enough damage to our reputation stupid girl".

"Damage? What are you talking about? What damage have I done?", said Khushi not liking how her Dadi was accusing her with non-sense.

"Have a little shame will you. How can you dance like that with that boy and on that a very vulgar song? We are not modern like you", said Dadi as she jerked Khushi's hand away, "Garima, didn't you teach her manners at all? How to behave in a gathering of respectable people".

"Don't scold Amma, I didn't do any sin that you are getting hyper. I just danced and I did it for ...", Khushi was saying when Dadi grabs her hand and move towards the corridor, her friend Sujhata in tow.

"Maaji ... please wait", said Garima as she followed Khushi and Dadi into the first room along the corridor.

Khushi was a bit scared now and wasn't able to react ... she rubbed her wrist as Dadi jerked her once again inside the room.

"You will stay here until the function gets over", said Dadi sternly, "I have enough of your shameless acts"

"No I will not", said Khushi getting angry now, "Its my Jiji's engagement, I will do whatever I want".

"This is my house and you will do as I say", said Dadi, "I don't want our community to raise questions about our upbringing".

"Seriously? I don't know why are you making such a fuss but I will not listen to it anymore", said Khushi and move ahead but Dadi stopped her and push her back a little; "If I have to I will lock this door. You will stay here. That's it"

"No I will NOT! I don't know what problem you have with me", said Khushi getting angry now.

Sujhata cut in, "Khushi behave, is this the way to talk to your Dadi?"

"Why not?", Khushi looked at her angrily, "Every time I come here you say something or other to insult me and I never said anything back to you. But today I will not listen to you. I will do whatever I want. I will dance and I will dance with my friend. You cannot stop me", said Khushi in anger looking at her Dadi, "Do you understand?".

"How dare you ...", Dadi got so angry at Khushi that she raised her hand to slap her. Khushi move her face away, ready for the pain, as she register a movement from corner of her eyes and when the pain didn't come she look up and saw a hand holding her Dadi's hand.

She wished for it to be her father's but her eyes widened when she realized that it was her husband. Garima gasped and put a hand over her mouth, her eyes widened.

Arnav was holding Dadi's hand. Looking furious.

"Mein ne apni biwi ko hath lagane ki ijazat kisi ko nahi di", said Arnav as he jerked Dadi's hand away, "Hath uthana to door ki baat ha".

Dadi fumed at Arnav, Sujhata was speechless. No one has ever dared to stand in front of Subhadra Malik like this.

Arnav had seen Dadi dragging Khushi when he was moving toward the stage looking for her with a glass of water to give. He immediately went after them, knowing well that Dadi will once again say something to Khushi and make her upset. But he didn't know that Dadi will raise her hand on Khushi. He was glad that he had just come in time.

"Dobara asia kerne ka sochiye ga bhi nahi", said Arnav in a dangerous tone, "Werna acha nahi hoga", he pointed a finger at her and holding the glass in other hand.

"Tumhari itni himat ... Tum muje", Dadi was saying when Arnav cut in "Meri himat abhi apne dekhi hi kahan ha", said Arnav in anger, "Apka lehas ker raha hun toh sirf Khushi ki waja se, apka rishta ha Khushi se werna apki jagha ager koi aur hota toh uska hath tor deta ".

Just then they heard the music, Khushi realized that it was the song on which she and Aashima were going to dance. She didn't want anyone to come looking for her, "Arnavji please ... lets go", said Khushi in low tone, trying to make Arnav move but he didn't budge.

"How can you say like this to your Dadi?", said Sujhata, "She is your elder and being Khushi's Dadi she has a right to make Khushi behave if she is not listening"

"You should be thankful that she is Khushi's Dadi ... that's the only reason that I am just standing ... not doing anything", said Arnav angrily.

"I don't even want to be her Dadi. I don't want to even associate myself with a girl like her. If it was in my hands I would never have let her come in my house let alone be a part of my family. I would have thrown this girl away to the garbage she has come from", said Dadi in anger.

"Maa ji ... what are you saying?", said Garima emotionally, "Please Khushi is as much our daughter just as Payal bitya is".

"Garima ... do not compare this filthy girl to our Payal.", said Dadi pointing a finger to Khushi, "We don't even know where she has come from, who were her parents, what kind of cast she belongs to and if she even a legitimate child of her parents of not. What if she is an illegitimate child? What if she is just a result of a sin, an illegal and shameless act, born out of lust and ......"

"ENOUGHH!!!", Arnav shouted as he throws the glass, which smash with the base of bed, with a noise.

Everyone jumped in the room, Dadi move a step back, her heart thudding faster. Just then Shashi and Buaji come in the room and their eyes widened seeing Arnav shouting and throwing the glass like that.

"Haye re nandkishore", said Buaji putting a hand over her head, "What is happening here?"

"Arnav bitwa", said Shashi looking at Arnav questioningly and saw Khushi teary eyed standing behind Arnav, clutching his waist.

"Ask your mother what she had said to Khushi", said Arnav as he fisted his hands, a bit shaking with anger.

"Maaji what is Arnav bitwa saying?", said Shashi looking over to his mother.

"Shashi did you see how he has behaved with me?", said Dadi, "And you said that this boy is an example of perfection. This ... (she raise a hand towards Arnav) this is Khushi's choice? He doesn't even know how to speak to an elder and doesn't even know to show some respect".

"Respect is shown to people, who deserves it, and you don't", said Arnav angrily.

"How dare you ...", Dadi was saying when Arnav cut in, "Dare? You talk about dare; you didn't even know how much I can dare".

"Arnavji please ...", said Khushi as her voice wobbled with emotion and tugged his kurta, "Please leave it"

"Khushi let me talk", said Arnav his eyes not leaving Dadi's as he raise a finger in upward direction, "One phone call. It will take me just one phone call and my men will dig every little secret, every dirty little detail about you and your family, even of your friends (he look over to Sujhata, standing behind Dadi, who averted her eyes) no matter its about you or your sons or your daughters, and then I will publish them all over media ... then I will see how you save your so call respect".

"You ... you are threatening me?", said Dadi, "Shashi you are not going to say anything to him".

"Arnav bitwa, why are you saying like this? Please tell me what is the matter", said Shashi and look over to his wife, "Garima??".

Garima was now crying silently, too shocked to say anything. Buaji move to Garima and side hugged her, "Garima, tell us".

"Let me tell you uncle", said Arnav and told Shashi and Buaji what Dadi had said about Khushi being illegitimate child.

"Ma ji, how could you?", said Shashi in a painful voice. Buaji was also shocked to listen about the her mother's venomous words about Khushi. Her heart went out to the poor girl who had always bared her Dadi's bad behaviour.

"Let me ask you Subhadra Gupta, do you have proof that Shashi uncle is your son?", said Arnav in anger and saw stunned angry expression of Dadi, "Or any of your sons being your legitimate sons. Can you prove that?".

"You ... you ... how can you ...", Dadi was so furious hearing this that she cannot even complete a sentence, she felt humiliated.

"Yes I can and I will. I don't give empty threats Subhadra Gupta. You can ask anyone who knows me. I am Arnav Singh Raizada. I do, what I say. I respected you because you are Khushi's Dadi, but after listening to your thoughts, you don't even deserve my respect. I don't give a damn about you people (giving an angry glare to Sujhata). I only care about the people I love and if any one tries to harm them even a single bit ... I shred them to pieces", said Arnav in dangerous tone.

"Arnav bitwa calm down please", said Shashi moving a step towards Arnav.

"No uncle. I have had enough of her insults today", said Arnav sternly raising his palm to Shashi and then look at Dadi, "Just remember one thing", he takes Khushi hand and move her forward beside him, "She is not Khushi Gupta anymore that you can insult as you please. She is Khushi Singh Raizada now. My Wife. Arnav Singh Raizadas wife and an elder bahu of Raizada family", said Arnav sternly, "We have a reputation greater than you in society in every way. We don't take rubbish from people lightly. So think before you even speak to her from now on. And don't take my words lightly, next time I see you saying anything to her I will not hesitate to act on my threats".

"Shashi why are you standing here being mute. He is insulting your mother", said Dadi in anger.

"And you haven't insulted Khushi?", said Arnav. "Learn to respect other first. Then you will get respect in return", he tugs on Khushi's hand, "Lets go Khushi we are not staying here another minutes. We are leaving now".

Arnav move ahead without paying anyone attention as he heard Shashi's and Buaji's call to stop, but he move out of room.

Khushi saw Aashima standing outside few feet away, looking dumbfounded. Khushi couldn't tell how much she has seen or heard but she shakes her head at her, silently telling her not to do or say anything to anyone. Aashima nodded in return, understanding passed between the friends that they will talk later about this matter.

Khushi tug on Arnav's hand with a little force to stop him, "Arnavji please listen to me". Arnav jerk back at her making Khushi take a step back, "Not a word", he hissed, "We are not staying here another minute", he move ahead pulling Khushi.

"Arnavji please stop", said Khushi trying to stop Arnav, "Please listen". They are entering the living room when Khushi pull Arnav with a force, "Arnavji, apko humari kasam, please ruk jaye".

Arnav stopped hearing it and turn back angrily, "Khushi ...". Khushi knew it's the only thing which will make him stop. "Please Arnavji come with me".

Khushi pull him with her, moving ahead. She saw Aashima who was still standing on her spot, "Aashi, please you go, NK and Jiji must be looking for me. Tell them I will come shortly ok. Don't say anything else ok", she said hurriedly and Aashima move from there nodding her head.

Khushi went near the stairs and stopped, making her and Arnav stand in a corner, "Arnavji, I know you are angry and its justifiable but please we cannot leave from here like this", said Khushi in a pleading tone.

"You still want to stay here even after that woman said rubbished about you? How can you even stand her right now?", said Arnav angrily.

"Arnavji please think about Payal jiji and Akash. It's their engagement function. If we leave like this, you all angry, they will get worry... specially Di. You know it's not good for her health to take tension. Even if we give them some excuse, Di will know just by looking at your face that something is wrong. Then she will not stop until and unless she get to know the whole reason", said Khushi hurriedly as she move closer to her and rubs his arms, "Please I am not saying that we should stay here for long ...just an hour more".

Arnav closed his eyes, Khushi was right. He doesn't care about anyone else but his Di will surely get worried and given her condition he cannot be reason for her tension.

"Please for me Aranvji ... for Anjali Di ... please please", said Khushi as her voice choked when Arnav didn't say anything. He opened his eyes looking at her teary ones. His hand move and he wipe the tear that just slipped from her eyes, "Just for you and Di Khushi. We will stay. But don't expect me to stay more than an hour".

"Yes yes ... just one hour", said Khushi with a smile and hugged Arnav, "Thank you", as she kissed his chest.

They pull back after a minute or two. "Shall we go?", asked Khushi. Arnav nodded and took a deep breath. They move back to the living room.

Buaji takes Garima to bed and make her sit, "Garima, please stop crying. We have to go out. Other will ask about us".

"Jiji ... Khushi ... How can I face Khushi now", said Garima after a minute or two, "She must be so hurt".

"Garima ... Khushi is not upset with you and Arnav bitwa is with her", said Buaji, "She will be alright", and then she turned to her mother, "I cannot believe Maaji that you can say something like this about Khushi bitya", said Buaji in a sad tone

"You are blaming me? Didnt you see how that boy insulted me?", said Dadi angrily.

"Stop ... stop it now", said Shashi in anger, "Arnav bitwa is right. You should respect others if you want others to respect you. And Khushi ... Khushi has always respected you. Never back answered to you. I have seen her cry many times because of you. I always tried to make you understand that she is just a child who only want love in return. But you always ignored her in childhood. I let that go. I had to shift to another city, leaving my home town because of your mistreatment with Khushi, I let that go. Whenever we visited here, you always use to find faults in Khushi even if she is on the right, I even let that go. Never argued with you. But not today. You have to accept that today you are at fault. You didn't do right. I never expected you to be that cruel Maa ji...", said Shashi as his voice got emotional, "I am very hurt and disappointed by you".

"Shashi beta, your mother is not cruel. That Arnav was out of line by ...", Sujhata was saying when Shashi cut in, "And my mother wasn't?".

"I know Arnav bitwa is not right giving threats, but Ican understand that he was saying all that because he loves our Khushi bitya alot. And i love her too. I was quite because you are my mother but really Maaji, today seeing your this side, even I don't want to stay here anymore. Not after you said all those disgusting things about my daughter ... my daughter Maa ji (Shashi put a hand over his chest) I don't care who Khushi's parents are, I brought her up. She is as much my daughter just as Payal bitya is, in every aspect", said Shashi and move over to Garima and Buaji.

"Garima lets go. We will go back to Mumbai tomorrow. I don't want to stay here now", said Shashi as he take Garima's hand, making her stand and move towards the door.

"Shashi beta listen, you are taking me wrong", said Dadi, getting worried at what Shashi has said.

"No Maaji, you are wrong", said Shashi, "And don't try to talk to me until and unless you apologize to Khushi bitya", saying that he went out of the room taking his wife. Buaji followed them.

Subhadra Malik couldnt believe what her son had said to her. She huffed and puffed in anger and worry.

Shashi, Garima and Buaji saw Khushi and Arnav near the stage and they went there. They were feeling nervous about the whole situation and were thankful that no one from the Raizadas has witnessed the scene or else it would have brought a bad impact on them.

Thankfully dinner started and everyone got busy in it. Khushi saw Payal giving her worried looks and she smiled at her sister, lightly shaking her head and giving a thumbs, she doesn't want Payal to get worried but little did she know that it was Payal who had seen Dadi dragging Khushi away and she had called Buaji to go behind them and ask to take Shashi with her.

Arnav couldn't take it any longer, seeing Khushi's Dadi smiling and talking to guests. He left his plate on the table and asked Khushi to leave.

"Amma we are leaving", said Khushi when she came near to Garima and Buaji.

"Arnav bitwa is still upset bitya? He didn't even finish his food", said Garima worriedly as she looked over to Arnav who was standing beside table, carrying Arush and talking to Anjali.

"Amma please don't worry. Arnavji needs time to cool down. If he stay here any longer, his anger will increase seeing Dadi", said Khushi.

"Garima let them go. Sanka devi is right we will talk about this later", said Buaji.

"Please forgive me bitya", said Garima taking Khushi's hand and squeezing it. "I was too shocked to say anything to your Dadi but your Baba did tell her that she is wrong".

"Amma please its not your fault that Dadi doesn't like me. I am use to it now", said Khushi giving her mother a smile. It was the truth. She was use to Dadi's insults but she did felt hurt when Dadi said all those disgusting things about her ... but at the same time she felt proud of her Arnavji.

No one had stood up for her like this. True her father would time and again argue with her Dadi to tone down her mistreatment with Khushi but he was always did it being respectful of his mother. But today the way Arnav had stood for her and threaten her Dadi, she felt proud, happy and some what exhilarated.

"Please don't worry Amma ok", said Khushi, "I am alright and Arnavji will be soon ok ... you take care", Khushi hugged her mother and then Buaji. She then went to Payal and hugged her goodbye. She then went to Raizadas and said goodbye to everyone.

Arnav roll his eyes at her ... saying goodbye to his family like they will not be meeting. Even being still angry about Dadi ... a smile tug on his lips ... seeing Khushi hugging his Di, Rahul and Akash.

He just love his wife ... who can even lift a mood of angry or sad person with her cheerful face and antics.

---------- A Day Later – Monday Afternoon

"Jiji, please you don't have to apologize. You didn't do anything. The one who did should apologize", said Khushi over the call with Payal.

"I know ... but the one who did will never do that and we both know this", said Payal in annoyance. She was furious when Garima told her what had happened in that room. She wanted to go and bash her Dadi but had to stop because of her mother. She was glad that they will be going back to Mumbai today evening. She didn't want to stay in Dadi's presence even a minute. They would have left yesterday just as Shashi said to her Dadi, but Garima reminded them that Akash's Mamaji and Mamiji will be coming on Monday with Akash's kundali and a priest to discuss the marraige date. So they had to stay back.

"Then just forget it. I didn't feel that bad as much as I am feeling bad for Arnavji. I know Dadi and her feelings towards me ... but Arnav ji is still angry on it. I hope he forgets it soon", said Khushi as she look towards the pool side where Arnav was busy tending to his plants.

After the incident at the engagement, Arnav and Khushi left in middle of dinner with Arush as Arnav could not stay back anymore. He was so angry and was worried that he might do something drastic. Khushi knew that as well and also that Arnav needs time away to cool down. Thats why she didn't argue and they went back to hotel. What surprise her more was that Arnav had called for his chopper and they came back to Delhi very late into the night. Arnav and Khushi couldn't sleep well that night and the next Sunday went rather silently. Khushi tried to talk to Arnav which he did but very little and mostly kept himself busy in the study.

Even today since morning he had been doing one thing or other, which Khushi knew was to keep his mind off from that incident. She really wished she could do something to lift his mood.

"I know Khushi that's why I want to apologize to Arnavji. Amma and Baba are also feeling very bad. Especially Amma, she couldn't stop talking about it, at one moment she nearly cried thinking that Arnavji is upset with us", said Payal hurriedly.

Khushi sighed listening to this, she had already talked with her parents. Shashi was more understanding towards the situation accepting that Arnav needs time to cool down and he may not want to talk to them at this point. But her mother was more worried and upset that Arnav is not willing to talk to them. She tried to make her mother understand that Arnav will come around after some time. He is not upset with them but he is upset with the situation and Dadi ... upset will be an understatement at this point ... he is downright furious with her Dadi.

"Jiji Amma already called me twice and apologized. I did tell her not to as it was not their fault ... Arnavji is just upset because Amma and Baba didn't said much to Dadi and I am ok with it because I know she is his mother and he cannot be rude to her but you know na how Arnavji is when the matter is about me ... he is very protective of me", said Khushi as she looked towards Arush who was sitting on the floor surrounded by his toys.

"Yeah I know Khushi ... I just wish that everything get back to normal, nothing more should happen. I really hate to see Amma this upset. I know Baba is too but he doesn't show and he haven't talked to Dadi since saturday night", said Payal.

"He will come around. Our Baba is not the one to hold a grudge for long. Everything will be ok Jiji, please don't worry", said Khushi and just then Arush threw his car toy and Khushi looked at him with angry expression.

"Arush no ...", said Khushi and Arush gives her a toothy grin as he stands and picked up another toy and throw it again. Khushi shakes her head ... she knew Arush will throw few more and then his attention will be diverted to other things. She turned and move forward to picked the toy.

"Jiji ... just relax ok. Tell me what is the date of marriage?", said Khushi trying to divert the topic.

"I don't know. Priest is here I guess. He is going through both of our Kundalis.", said Payal thinking something, "Khushi can you come to Mumbai next weekend? Amma and Baba will feel good and may be you can ask Arnavji to come as well".

"I don't know Jiji if he will agree or not ... but I will try", said Khushi as she turned and saw Arush throwing his other toys.

"Arush you naughty bacha ... no throwing toys", said Khushi in chiding tone but Arush just grinned in return ... he knows well when his mother gets angry in real and when she is trying to just to make him stop. He picks another toy and moves towards the pool area and throws the block he holding in one hand.

Arnav looks up hearing the sound and saw Arush coming to him. He put down the tools and picks a cloth to wipe his hand.

"Jiji I will talk to you later ok", said Khushi as she went after Arush, "And please stop worrying on this. I will talk to Amma and Baba too ok"

"Ok Khushi and please let me know what Arnavji says about coming to us next weekend", said Payal.

"Ok Jiji, I will message you after talking to Arnavji, take care", said Khushi and was about to cut the call when she remembered, "Oh and message me the marriage dates once its finalize ok".

"Ok will do... bye take care. Give my love to Arush", said Payal and cut the call. Khushi move forward to catch Arush but Arnav move first and caught Arush's arm before he could move on to plastic sheet that was placed over pool to make it safe for Arush. Arnav had also attached Styrofoam pieces on all side of the pool area to make it safe for Arush and the pool water was covered with a very thick hard plastic sheet and fabric sheet.

"What you were you saying about talking to me?", said Arnav as he move Arush back and pick up his toy and gave it to Arush.

"Wo I was talking to Jiji ...Amma and Baba are upset because you are upset and they think its their fault because you didn't talk to them when they call yesterday and asked for you", said Khushi hurriedly, "Jiji was saying if we could go to Mumbai next weeked then Amma and Baba will feel much better".

"Khushi ... I am not upset with uncle and aunty. I was just worried that I would say something in anger that will hurt their feelings thats why I didn't talk to them yesterday", said Arnav as he looks down at Arush who was tugging his trousers.

"Paaappaa ... see car car ...", said Arush as he put the car down and push it forward on the floor and he exclaimed happily as car raced forward.

"So are you ok with going to Mumbai next weekend then?", asked Khushi as she look at Arush who was few steps away from them and was toying with his car.

"We cannot go next weekend Khushi, I have work to take care of", said Arnav with a sigh, "But don't worry I will talk to uncle and aunty tonight and will assure them that I am not upset with them", he give a small smile to Khushi which she returned, "Yeah I guess you should do that".

"Ppaaaapaa ... look flowwyyy", said Arush excitedly. Arnav and Khushi both turned and saw that Arush was holding a white rose which he must have plucked from the plant placed on a raised platform.

Arush extended his hand to plucked another flower and Arnav move towards him quickly, "Arush NO!", he said loudly and pull Arush's arm back with a little force.

"Arnavji", Khushi was surprise seeing Arush stumbling back, she move towards them but Arnav had already steadied Arush.

"Arush, don't take flowers from here ok", said Arnav in a very stern tone. Arush got scared and instantly went to Khushi who picked him up.

"Arnavji you scared him", said Khushi a bit angrily, "It was just the flower, nothing would have happened if he has plucked some. They would have grown back".

"Its not just some flowers Khushi", said Arnav with serious expression. Khushi pressed her lips and went to the swing. She sits on it adjusted Arush on her lap.

"Its ok baby, papa is not angry. He didn't want you to get hurt with the thorns hmmm", said Khushi as she cooed to Arush who was making a crying face, "My Arush is a very good boy ... mama and papa loves Arush".

"Mammaa...", said Arush and pushed his face into her chest seeing Arnav standing near them now.

"Arnavji, you shouldn't have scolded him", said Khushi with a serious face and tried to make Arush sit.

Arnav sighed and crouch down beside her, "Khushi those are not just flower. They are very precious to me because you gave them to me".

"What?", said Khushi getting confuse, "I gave you those?"

"Yes, remember after our office party I help you in the lift and dropped you home. Next day you gave me those flowers but I ...", Arnav was saying when Khushi cut in, "Threw them away", Khushi completed his sentence, "But I picked all the flowers and taken them with me to my home".

Arnav shakes his head and raise his two fingers, "Two of them were left behind on the floor and I picked them and bring them home with me".

Khushi's eyes widened in surprise, "You planted them here?".

"Yes, I just couldn't throw them away. I planted them here and whenever I tended to them I felt your presence beside me", said Arnav with a smile and Khushi smiled in return. Her attention went back to Arush when he shifted in his lap.

"Arnavji I don't know what to say but please don't scold Arush like this again. I don't want him to get wary of you again", said Khushi.

"Sorry Khushi", said Arnav and caressed Arush's hair with his finger, "Sorry champ ... papa will not do it again"

Khushi smiles at his apology but it seems that their son was still disturb, "Arush come on ... look at papa ... he is saying sorry ... come on ... shake hand with papa". But Arush was not turning towards Arnav.

"Wait I have an idea", said Arnav and quickly went inside and room and came back after few seconds. Khushi saw that he has Arush's toy horse and zebra in his hand. She smiles understanding that horse and zebra are both Arush's most favourite toy characters.

"Arush look here what papa have ... a horsey and zebra", said Arnav as he again crouched down beside Khushi and extended the zebra in front of Arush.

Hearing horse and zebra Arush look towards Arnav and said, "Zeeblaa". Arnav smile wide as he looks up at Khushi, getting Arush's attention he extended his other hand holding the horse.

"horseeyyy", said Arush as he straighten up and take the horse from Arnav's hand.

"Now horsey and Zeebla will do friendship now", said Arnav as he touched the zebra with horse toy, making sound which in return made Arush smile.

Khushi was happy seeing Arnav interacting with Arush. Khushi knew that Arush couldn't resist his horse and zebra toy and she was glad that Arnav have notice that too. Soon Arush and Arnav were playing with the toys. Arush wiggle in Khushi's lap and move down.

Arnav grabs him and steady him on the floor, he was nervous that Arush will move away from him but he didn't, instead he takes the zebra from Arnav's hand, "Papap you horsey ..", he extended the horse toy to him, indicating Arnav to take it, which he did.

"Papa more toysss ... Arush toys", said Arush as he pointed towards their room. Arnav picks Arush in his arms, "Ok lets get more toys", and they both move inside the room.

Khushi followed them and leaned on the door frame of the pool side as she looked at both father and son taking more toys out of Arush's toy box and laying them around on the floor. Soon they both got busy in playing and Khushi couldn't help but took picture of both father and son playing as she was still holding her cell phone and send one picture to Anjali and remember that others were coming back tonight. They have stayed behind as Anjali wanted to visit Sheesh Mehal and Mamaji and Mamiji had went to Dadi's house to discuss about marriage date with her parents and Payal.

"Khushi where are you going?", asked Arnav seeing her moving out of room.

"Nani and others are coming back tonight so I am just going in kitchen to tell Hari Prakash ji about dinner", said Khushi and Arnav nodded.

"You play with Arush here. I will back soon ok", said Khushi and went out of the room. She smiles remembering what Arnav has told her about the flowers, it was hard to believe that Arnav took them home and planted them. Who would have thought that arrogant ASR was capable of such tenderness?

Well he was but he didn't how to show it that time, thought Khushi, he just needed someone to bring that side of him out, and Khushi was happy that she was the one to make it happen.

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To be Continued ... in next part B

Note: I post chapter first on wattpad, if you want, you guys can check my story there. :)

Continuing ....

Nani, Anjali and other Raziadas were back around 7 pm. Khushi was happy to hear the news that marriage date was fixed for November next year. Though Mamiji and Khushi's Dadi wanted to happen it more sooner than that but Nani and Mamaji had made Mamiji understand that Payal needs time to get to know more about Akash and no one paid much attention to Dadi when Payal had made it clear that she was not ready to get married soon after Khushi, as it was just 2 n half months back.

Raziadas were not upset with a year delay of marriage. They understand given Payal's situation of being nervous due to her marriage getting broke before. They also understand that it will not be easy for Payal's parent to arrange for another marriage in regards of expenses, though it was not discussed out loud, but Raizadas understood it and they were all happy with the alliance.

After dinner Khushi tried to take Arush from Anjali but he was in a playful mood and Anjali also wanted to spend some time with her nephew.

"Khushi, leave him with me ... Rahul anyways will be going to hospital so I will get bored", said Anjali as she hands Arush his horsey.

"Di, but you must be tired and with your condition I think you should rest", said Khushi with concern.

"Oh hush ... I am pregnant not sick ... seriously you guys need to tone it down", said Anjali with a frown towards her husband and Khushi, "All the time in Luckhnow he had been keeping an eye on me like a police does on a criminal. If you continue here (she pointed a finger towards Rahul) I swear I will beat you up".

"I will be happy to get beaten my dear wife, but I will not change it. I don't want anything happening to you", said Rahul as he shrugged.

"Nani tell him na ... he doesn't even let me eat spicy food, just because I happen to throw up once ...", Anjali was saying when Rahul cut it, "Three times sweetheart" and give a sheepish look when Anjali glared at him

"Ohh Bitya, leave it na. Rahul bitwa loves you too much that he does these things", said Nani lovingly.

"Nanniii", Anjali whined and make a sad face, "You always sides with him".

"I sides with all my children", said Nani and look over to Rahul, "Bitwa let her eat spicy food ok".

Anjali smiled at Rahul who smile in return and nodded, he didn't miss a slight shake of Nani's head, knowing well what she meant.

Khushi smiles at the friendly banter, she always like these moments. After few mins or so, they all retired to their room. Khushi went inside her room and saw that Arnav was sitting on bed typing on his cell phone.

"Where is Arush?", he asked seeing Khushi alone.

"Anjali Di wants him with her tonight. Rahul Bhai is going to hospital in some time so she said with Arush she won't get bored. I told her she needs rest and let me take Arush but she insisted", said Khushi as she move over to cupboard and takes out Arush's clothes and papmers, "I will just come, need to give these to Di".

Arnav nodded in return and lean back on the bed. Khushi went to Anjali's room and saw Arush and her playing on bed. She kept Arush's things on sofa beside Arush's old crib and bid them goodnight, "Don't disturb your bua ok baby", she kissed Arush on head.

"Di, if you don't feel well and if he gets cranky please feel free to call me, no matter the time", said Khushi.

"Oho Khushi I can manage. Don't worry. Go spend some time with your husband", said Anjali as she teasingly nudges Khushi who blushed and went out of room. She came inside her room and closes the door and went to the wardrobe area. She was taking her night clothes out when a thought occur to her.

She was thinking to do something to lift Arnav's mood. She bites her lips and keep her night clothes back and went to chester drawer and open the last drawer. She take the silk 2 piece Lingerie and went to change.

Arnav was laying on bed and was watching something on his cell when he heard a sound of door getting closed, he look over to washroom and then back to his cell and next moment his eyes widened when he realized what Khushi was wearing. He jerk his head towards Khushi was now standing close to his side of bed.

"Khushii", he whispered slowly as his brain buzzed seeing Khushi clad only in red lacy bra and panties and a sheer see through overall shrug.

Khushi bit her lips and then taking a deep breath she make seductive expression as she literally climb over Arnav, sitting on his stomach. Aranv was just too stunned to say anything.

"Well Mr. Raizada, what can I help you with tonight", said Khushi seductively as she move her hands inside Arnav's shirt.

"Whaa...", Arnav tried to sit up but Khushi pushed him back on bed and lean over his face and rub her finger on his cheeks, "You know I have a mission on my mind ... you know which includes blowing your mind away".

Before Arnav could say a thing Khushi pressed her lips to his and kissed him passionately. Arnav grabs her waist and responded with equal fervor. After kissing for few seconds Khushi pull back breathing heavy and then she straighten up and pull off her sheer overall and throw it away.

Arnav sit up too dazed and stunned with the beauty sitting on his lap. Khushi put her hand over the hem of his shirt and take it off. She roams her hand over his shoulder, moving lower to his abs.

Rest of the update includes Mature Content 18+, you can read it on wattpad or on my blog over here

Dadi is a horrible woman.. Love this story

Amazing Update

Loved Arnav and Khushi's moments before the engagement where Arnav never leaves a chance to romance with her. Glad to see finally they were able to make it to the engagement. Everything from the decorations to the dresses for the engagement has been the way Dadi wants. Why is she like that? She never even taken account of Payal's wishes. What narrow-minded people are on Dadi's side and her friends. All they see is in the wrong way when a boy and girl talk or be friendly with each other shows how dirty their mind is. Can understand Dadi doesn't like Khushi because she is adopted and not their blood but couldn't she trust her own son's upbringing instead points a finger at her character. Loved the way Arnav stood up for Khushi and showed Dadi what will be the consequences if she badmouths Khushi and insults her again. Felt bad for Shashi. On one side his mother whom he can't say anything out of respect to her and on the other side he couldn't tolerate his own mother insulting his daughter. At least seeing her own son's ignorance towards her Dadi realizes her mistake and change herself before it is too late. What is supposed to be happy moments turned into a bitter one due to Dadi and her behavior. Glad to see at least Payal never let Dadi have the upper hand while deciding the date for her marriage and went ahead as she wants which everyone else except Dadi agreed and happy to give her much-needed space.

Loved Arnav and Arush moments. So to get Arnav's mood back to normal Khushi decided to seduce him.

Will read and comment the rest on the blog.

Eager for the next one

Awesome that he stood up for her superb update

Welcome back bubbles😍 This FF of Arshi has been my most favourite one. I used to re read it alot of times just in a hope of you will update the next one soon. And what a surprise thank u for coming back and continuing it again. Couldn't get over the update..it's hot and full of passionate moments. Talking about part A I hate dadi I m happy the way Arnav stood for Khushi.. can't believe dadi can stoop so low. Agreed to all the things what Arnav said her,she deserves that. To gain respect you have to respect the other person too..😡😠

Coming to Part B this part was sizzling and hot 🔥 full of Our Arshi moments.. Loved every bit of reading it.

The way you potray each and every aspect of emotions. Sentiments, feelings, desires is just amazing....and fantastic. The personality of each character is explained in a mind-blowing manner. I'm just hooked up to it. Looking forward to read more. Please do continue.. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Thank you for the fabulous update . Dadi left no stone unturned to humiliate kushi at the function and Arnav could not stand kushi being humiliated. Finally the confrontation between dadi and Arnav took place. The venue and occasion being payal and Aakash’s engagement function. This ugly spat was witnessed by all the family finally Arnav was fed up of dadi’s behavoiur and rude remarks that he took kushi and Arush in a chopper and flew back to Delhi.

Kushi’s parents are wary of Arnav as she still has not spoken to them after the incident. Payal is also feeling guilty and angry at dadi’s behavior.

Waiting to see what happens next

Came across this story recently...read it in one go and it's really awesome. Great work.👏

Please pm me

Very nice update! Continue soon 😊

You Are My New Dream - Chapter 101

Hello readers, hope you all are doing great.
here is the new chapter. Sorry for being late, I have posted it on Wattpad first and then forgot to post it here.

Now continuing .... (It is not proof read, so ignore typos and grammar mistakes, will correct them tomorrow)

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---------- After Few days

Arnav stopped the car in driveway and went out. He was glad about the warmth of the sun today. December had started and the past few days were chilly. He smiled as he moves towards his family lounging in the lawn, also soaking the warmth of the sun. "Ppaappppaaa", Arush exclaimed as he saw Arnav coming near ... the little baby started to run on his wobbly foot, as fast as his little feet could allow him towards Arnav.

A huge smile breaks out on Arnav's face as he leans down extending his arm, as he catches his son and throw him up in the air. Arush squealed in delighted and grinned wide and exclaimed, "Phirr sseeh". Arnav repeated the process of throwing him in the air few more times.

Nani, Anjali, Mamiji and Rahul were looking on the pair with a smile on their faces. Arnav gather Arush in his arms as he move towards the lawn chairs, he greeted his Nani, Di, Mamiji and Rahul and sit down on the chair, "Where is Khushi?", he asked just realizing that she was missing.

"Working", replied Anjali. "I asked her to come out in the sun but she said she wanted to finish the design she was working on".

"Khushi is very talented", said Rahul, "I haven't focused on her previous designs that much but she showed me today the one she is working on and I must say it's coming out very beautiful".

Arnav give a nod and put Arush down who went towards his big bouncing ball near Rahul's feet and extended it towards Rahul, "I swear this boy never tires out", said Rahul as he stood up and went few feet away and throw the ball at Arush who grinned and tried to kick the ball.

"Chottey, should I make you coffee?", asked Anjali as places her hand over Arnav's knee who was smiling and looking at Arush.

Arnav turned to his sister, "No Di, I will go and see Khushi", he said and stood up and move towards the front door.

"Chottey has been smiling more these days", said Nani and Anjali nodded, "And did you see Nani, how he is now playing with Arush more and more".

"Yeshh yessh bitya, our Arnav bitwa is totally changed after his marraigwa", said Mamiji.

"I am so happy to see him so happy and relaxed ... it's been days that I have seen his angry side", said Anjali, "Thank God, no more yelling".

They were not informed of Arnav's interaction with Khushi's Dadi on Akash and Payal's engagement and Arnav wanted to keep it that way only and knew that Khushi also wanted the same. They both did not want the Raizadas to know what had happened between Arnav and Khushi's Dadi.

Arnav entered his room and slowed down as he came near to the recliner. Khushi was on the floor, her head rested on her folded arms on the recliner and her eyes closed. Pencils and papers were scattered on the floor around her. Arnav smiled thinking that she must have dozed off while working on the designs. He crouched down on the floor beside her and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Khushi mumbled something in sleep and tried to get into more comfortable position. Arnav felt a bit guilty asking Khushi to work on the designs, after their discussing in detail about the designs Khushi suggested that she designs some new options and knowing her talent Arnav had agree. Khushi had been waking up early around 5am to adjust her duties of household, a mother and doing designs.

Arnav move the sketch pad from her lap and gather her in his arms and stood up. "Arnaavji...", she mumbled ever so lightly but enough for Arnav to hear. His heart swelled with love, he would never understand how Khushi always knows even in her sleep that it is him who was touching her or carrying her in his arms. He pecked her forehead and carries her to bed. He gently placed her on bed and put comforter over her.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi's eye fluttered open and saw Arnav close to her, "You are back".

"Yeah, I finished meeting early. Go to sleep. You need it", said Arnav as he caressed her face with a finger.

"Arush ...", she mumbled sleepily and tried to sit up but Arnav push her down gently.

"I will take care of him Khushi ... you must be tired. You have been up very early. Just sleep for a while hmmm", said Arnav gently and Khushi sighed, nodded and closed her eyes again ... she was indeed tired and went back to sleep in no time.

Arnav was surprised a little bit that Khushi didn't protest that she needs to see Arush herself. Normally whenever Arnav would tell her that he will look after Arush, Khushi gets skeptical and keeps a watch on him ... not that she didn't trusted Arnav with Arush's wellbeing ... its just that she didn't want Arnav to get irritated or overwhelmed with Arush's antics ... their baby is one energetic ball, bouncing here and there. From past few days seeing Arnav's interaction with Arush had made Khushi satisfied that Arnav is looking after his son and playing with him, with his own heart, not out of some responsibility and that had made Khushi immensely happy.

Arnav gathered Khsuhi's things from the floor and recliner and adjusted them on the coffee table, he eyed the designed Khushi currently was working on and its looks gorgeous ... he would discuss about the colors with Khushi later, he thought and went to the washroom to change.

----------

Khushi's eyes opened and adjusted to the low light in the room. She sits up and looks at the clock on wall, its 7:50pm.

"Oh my ...", said Khushi as she climbed out of bed, her eyes darted towards recliner and saw her things neatly put on the coffee table. She went to the washroom to get freshen up remembering that Arnav had carried her to bed.

She went down and saw Naniji and Mamiji conversing in the living. She went over to them and asked for Arush and Arnav. Nani told her that Arush is sleep with Anjali in her room and Arnav is in his study. She nodded and went to study room. She saw Arnav engrossed in his laptop, typing something. Khushi went up to him and saw Arnav give a smile to her and then went back to typing. Khushi stood behind him and put her arms around him and her chin on his shoulder. Arnav looks up as Khushi lean down and peck his cheek.

She watched him type out an email to Aman and when he was done he looked to side and wound an arm around Khushi and pull her on his lap.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi yelped with the sudden movement.

Arnav nuzzles her neck and Khushi sighed as she caresses his nape. Arnav places a kiss in crook of her neck and move upwards towards her lips, capturing them in sweet slow kiss.

Khushi sighed in contentment as they pulled back from the kiss. They didn't said anything and just reel in the comfort of each other. "I like the design you did today", murmurs Arnav against her neck.

"Ohh that ...", said Khushi and instantly climb out of Arnav's lap.

"What the", Arnav was not expecting the jerk.

"I will back ... wait ... wait", said Khushi and hurried out of the room.

Arnav shakes his head, "Pagal ha ...", he smiles.

After 2-3 minutes Khushi came inside, holding her sketch pad and few papers in her hand. She went to stand beside Arnav, pushes his laptop away and put her sketch pad in front of him

"See this one", said Khushi as she flipped back two pages.

Arnav was awestruck seeing the bridal design, a contemporary mix of indian and western style.

"You made this? When?", asked Arnav being surprised.

"Two days back", said Khushi, "I was having a bit difficulty with the dupatta, it doesn't seem right to me so I opted out of it and went for the drape instead".

"Its seriously very cool Khushi", said Arnav genially praising her.

"You like it?", asked Khushi still somewhat not sure, whether is up to the mark or not.

"Khushi, seriously, its so unique ... even I could not come with this idea", said Arnav as he takes her hand in his, "Why you always feel apprehensive about your designs? Since the time you had joined AR they are nothing but perfect".

Khushi shrugs, "I don't know, I always feel that it can be better ... like it still has room for improvement".

"Not this one", said Arnav pointing to the design opened on the sketch pad, "Wait ..", saying that he takes his cell phone took a picture of the design and send it to Lavanya and typed a message to tell him what she thinks about this design.

"Now Lavanya will tell you if you don't believe me", said Arnav.

"Its not that Arnavji ...", said Khushi feeling a little shy that Arnav finds her design so good.

"I want you to lead the design team", said Arnav shocking Khushi.

"What lead? But ... but ... Vijay is already doing it and ...", Khushi was saying it but Arnav cut in, "Vijay is not specifically leading the team that is working on designs for the London Fashion show. He is taking care of our calendar shoot and New Year shoot with our spring shoot as well. So his attention is divided in various places. I was already thinking to select some one that can separately and properly lead the team for our London Fashion Show and now I think no one will be better than you".

"But Arnavji, there are designer who are working way before me in AR, I think someone from them should lead", said Khushi chewing on her nails ... she didn't want others to think that she is taking advantage of being wife of their boss ... already some employees doesn't like her because of her new status.

"Khushi ... last I remember I am the boss and only I can decide and no one will dare question my decision", said Arnav seriously as his eyes scans Khushi's worried face, "I know why are you saying this ... and I don't care what other people think. I only care about the Fashion Show and I want it to be successful".

Khushi bit her lip, still thinking how to make Arnav understand not to choose her.

"Khushi ...", Arnav called her name gently as he takes both of her hands ... he knows what tactic he should apply, "Please do it for me ...", said in a hopeful way.

Khushi looked at Arnav face, getting emotional at the he was looking at her with all the hope in the world ... and she could never deny him ...

"Ok Arnavji ...".

---------- Next Day @ AR --- Afternoon

Annie's mouth opened in shock and she gaped at Arnav as if he had grown another head, she just could not believe the words that had come out of Arnav's mouth.

" ... and remove that sofa and place an extra carpet there to make it more comfortable for Arush. Also add a Minnie fridge and microwave in here. I want them installed today and ...", Arnav was saying when he looked up and stopped seeing the dumfounded and open mouthed Annie.

"Annie ... Annie", said Arnav but found no change in her. He punched the table with force, "Dammit it ... are you even listening?".

Annie came out of her shock, "Ye ..es..ss Siir .. Sorry", she said quickly and, "Minnie fridge and microwave oven ... got it".

"Stock those with baby formula milk, apples, fruit cake and some sweet things that babies like to eat. I will ask Khushi for specifics and will email them to you. I want these things done asap. Khushi will be working here from tomorrow and I don't want her to worry about these things".

"Yes Sir ... got it", said Annie.

Just then Arnav's cell ring and he looked at the screen. Akash was calling.

"Now go ..", said Arnav as he waved a hand at Annie and picked Akash's call, "Yes Akash, what's the outcome tell me"

Annie move out of the cabin still in shock at what Arnav had asked her. He wanted a portion of his cabin to be changed to the comfort of a baby ... not any cabin ... his own personal office cabin. About which he was so particular since the beginning. No change in colors, no change in furniture, no change in décor, it's been the exact same since the start, exception being the addition of awards and 2 paintings.

He wanted a baby crib, comforter, extra carpet, puzzle foam boxes of babies, a changing table, diapers and Minnie fridge and microwave oven, so that when Khushi is busy working, Arush can be taken care of in his own cabin.

"woow ...", whispered Annie, still not believing that it's the same ASR who had a specific policy written in the company rule book that no one is allowed to bring their children during office hours and now his own son will be here.

--------- After Some Time

"Why does Khushi have to be the lead?", said Sonia angrily, "She doesn't even have that much experience ... I have been working in AR longer than her ... almost 3 years now".

Ajay chuckled, "You expect ASR to make you the lead, or me or any one of us .. .Phhleeaasee ... not happening in his life".

"That's so not fair", huffed Sonia.

"Chill guys, if ASR has made Khushi our lead then he must have a reason", said Suman, "We all know that ASR never takes decision that is not good for AR. His decisions always give the fruitful results".

"Not this one ... let me tell you I will not let that Khushi dictate me around", said Sonia.

"Sonia stop it now. Khushi is our lead now. Whether you like it or not. Do you want to get kicked off this team?", said Suman.

"Why do you always takes side of Khushi", asked Raj, another member of their group.

"I always side with whats right Raj", said Suman folding her arms over her chest, "Not once Khushi had said anything to us since she got married to ASR. It was always Sonia who would remark her in the first place only then Khushi retaliated. She was never the one to start the arguments ... tell me if I am wrong Sonia?".

Sonia didn't say anything but averted her eyes. It was true.

Today Arnav had called all designer to the big conference room where he announced that he is dividing them into 3 teams, one will work on calendar and New Year designs, one will work on the spring collection and last will work on the London fashion show. Sonia was happy when she got selected into the last team along with Suman, Ajay, Karthik, Rehaan, Prachi and Alisha. But her happiness was short lived when Arnav announced that Khushi will be the Team Lead.

ASR has told everyone in no nonsense tone that no one will dare disrespect Khushi and any bad behavior will result in suspension or more termination.

"Look guys, I know you 3 don't like Khushi ... but let's be professional here. She is here for work and we should also concentrate on work. We will be working for the London Fashion Show and it's a very big opportunity for us. Our name will be published ... we will get worldwide recognition. Just keep these things in mind and give our best ... ok", said Suman.

When Raj, Ajay and Sonia didn't said anything, Suman give them angry glare, "Ok guys?".

"Ok ...", mumbled Sonia while Ajay and Raj nodded. Raj was not in their team but he would likely to be around them as he was their friend.

-------- @ Mumbai --- Evening

Payal smiles inwardly as she looked at the 4.5 year old Sarah standing infront of her, who has her hands folded and was asking questions.

"And mommy said you are going to live with Mr. A now?", she asked again.

"Ah yes, not now dear. When I get married to Mr. A, then after that I will live with him", said Payal as she tried not to laugh.

"And when will you get married to Mr. A?", she asked again.

"Um ... next year November", said Payal

Sarah scrunched her face, trying to calculate, "Its too far away", she said after few seconds.

"Yup, so you don't have to worry my love. Mr. A is not leaving you so soon", said Payal.

"But ... but ... after he gets married then he will have a new princess then ... then I will not be his princess anymore", said Sarah as her lips wobble.

Payal's heart melted and she extended her hand and takes Sarah's hand, "Come here sweety", she lovingly gather Sarah in her arms, "Remember this, only you will be the princess for Mr. A ok ... not me ... not any other girl. A prince always has only one princess and Mr. A's princess is you."

"But when you get married, won't you become his princess?", asked Sarah.

"Um no ... I will be his wife, his friend. But you will always be his princess. No one can take your place, believe me on this", said Payal.

"Promise ?", asked Sarah.

"Yeah sweety, I promise", said Payal.

"Yeaah ... thankyou", said Sarah as she hugged Payal.

"Finally ...", said Akash as he move closer to them, "You made friends with her".

Sarah pull back and look up at Akash, "She is not that bad and she said no one can be your princess but me only", she gives a biggest smile she could muster up.

Akash look at Payal in surprise, who lightly shakes her head. Sarah move back, "I will tell mommy now", with that she hurried away in direction of Kitchen.

"Everything alright?", asked Akash as he sit down beside Payal.

"Yeah ... she was worried that when I get married to you I will become your princess and she will lose her place as your only princess so I promised her that no one can take her place. She will always be Mr. A's princess", said Payal with a smile.

"Yeah ... she is kind of ... I mean just a little bit possessive about me", said Akash not to be feel shy.

"Just a little bit?", said Payal teasingly, "She was grilling me with questions after questions like who am I? What I am going here with you? Why you are getting married to me? Seriously my best friend didn't even grill me like that".

"oh sorry about that. I will talk to her not to behave like that with you", said Akash his expressions serious, he was about to stand up when Payal held his hand, "Arey I was just teasing you ... no need to talk to Sarah about it. As you have seen just a while ago, we made up. So relax".

"You sure?", asked Akash.

"Come on Akash", she playfully nudges her shoulder with his, making him surprise with her gesture, "Sania already warned me on the call about Sarah so I was prepared and honestly its quite lovely to see someone possessive about you.", said Payal.

"Oh .. ok .. yeah", said Akash getting a bit embarrassed.

"Dinner is ready come on guys", said Sania a bit loudly as she came out of kitchen holding a big tray. Akash was relieved as he didn't know what to reply to Payal. They both move towards the dining table where Sania and Manav were placing the food and utensils.

Payal enjoyed her time and dinner with Akash's friends. Sania and Manav couldn't make it to their engagement and Sania had been insisting him to bring Payal over for lunch or dinner. Payal was surprised when she received a call from Sania few days back, congratulating her on engagement and inviting her to dinner. But as Akash was in Dehli it got delayed and when he came to Mumbai yesterday for work Sania didn't waste time and called her today to invite her. She was reluctant at first but her best friend Ritu made her realized that as she is engaged to Akash now she will be part of his life including his friends among other things.

After meeting Sania and Manav her reluctance was gone. They are good people and Akash's best friends from their university days. They shared many stories, few of them made Payal laughed and she stored them in her memory to tease Akash about it later on.

------------

"What? You want to say something?", asked Akash as he looked over to Payal who was been sneaking glances towards him from past 3-4 minutes. They have left Sania and Manav's place just few minutes ago and now heading towards Payal's home to drop her.

"um nothing", said Payal and look out from car window ... but then she looked back at Akash, "Hows your work going? Um how is Arnavji and everyone at the office?".

Akash was surprised by her question why is she asking about people in the office but he didn't asked, "Everything is going great. Bhai is doing ok".

"Just ok ... I mean is he alright? Not angry or upset?", asked Payal and quickly chided herself as she look at Akash's questioning look.

"Angry? No ... why would bhai be angry?", asked Akash, "Is something the matter?".

"Um no ... I was just asking", said Payal and look outside. Akash wanted to press her why is she asking about Arnav or his anger ... he couldn't help but feel that something must have happen that Payal is not telling him

"Did bhai scold you or something?", he asked.

"What? No ... why would he scold me?", Payal was surprised by the question.

"Then why are asking if he is angry or not?", asked Akash and waited for Payal to answer but she didn't said anything .

"Look if something has happened, you can tell me. We are friends first remember?", said Akash, "And if bhai has misbehaved with your or scold you then I can talk to hi ..."

"Oh no no ...", said Payal cutting him mid-sentence, "Arnavji didn't said anything to me ... don't say anything to him ok. I was just asking because usually he gets angry easily no?"

Akash nodded and didn't said anything further, thinking what could be the matter, he didn't want to force Payal to tell him ... he wanted her to tell her on her own ... but sometime waiting can get really annoying.
Payal fidgeted with her fingers, she could see that Akash is a bit irritated with her. He was open about everything in his life, his feelings, his friends, his thoughts and expectations. Why can't she do the same? After Sidharth she had always felt reluctant to share her feelings and thoughts. Khushi and NK were always there for her, not judging her, but still she would somehow hold herself back even with them.

They didn't say anything to each other, both thinking over their thoughts. Soon they reached Payal's house and Akash stopped the car in front of the gate.

"Um Akash ... I ... I need to talk about something", said Payal and Akash was glad to hear it, "Yes I also feel that you want to say something but you are hesitating. I want to tell you that you can share anything with me Payal. We are engaged and soon will be married ... but we are friends first and I don't want you to ever feel that you have to hide something from or feel reluctant to share your thoughts. So tell me what is the matter?".

Akash didn't pried further, he gave Payal time to gather her thoughts or words she was struggling with. Payal took a deep breath and started telling him what happened at their engagement. Akash was surprised, angry, worried and annoyed.

"Khushi told me that Arnavji is not upset with us but I couldn't help but feel that he is. I asked her to ask Arnavji to come here on weekend but they didn't. Arnavji said that he is busy but I couldn't help but feel that it's just an excuse. He doesn't want to come here, he is still upset with my parents ... that's why I asked if Arnavji is angry or seem upset or I don't know what to say anything else", said Payal as her voice cracked at the end.

"Payal ... relax", Akash took her hand in his, "Bhai is not angry, that I can guarantee you. If you haven't told me then I would never have guessed that something is wrong with bhai or Khushi. Now I think on it, I haven't seen both of them upset either. Bhai has been nothing but all smiles these past few days. Will you believe me if I tell you that he has been interacting with Arush more and more. Whenever he gets back home, he goes straight to Arush or Arush runs to him as soon as he sees bhai. They both are just inseparable these days. Di told me that Arush gets cranky when she and Khushi try to take him away from bhai to make him sleep", said Akash with a smile.

"Really? I thought he gets cranky when Khushi is not around", said Payal genially surprised.

"He does get cranky but now a day his attention is more towards bhai. I think I haven't seen bhai smile that much in past years. He is really happy and just yesterday I think Di was saying that she was thankful that it's been days that we have seen Bhai angry, not even a single yell these past few days", said Akash as rubs his thumb on Payal's hand, "Bhai is not the one who use excuse to get out of something. Bhai is pretty straight forward. He is not upset with your parents but yes he will never want to see your Dadi again nor will he let Khushi go to Luckhnow now".

"Khushi said the same thing to me that Arnavji will never go to Luckhnow again nor he will let her go. But what Amma have told me Arnavji was furious with Dadi, he threaten her", said Payal.

"I know. Bhai loves Khushi a lot and he will never stand and let the other person just be. I am surprised that he hasn't acted on his threats. If it was some business rival or any other person he would have been having a taste of his doom. But I guess it's your Dadi thats why Bhai just threaten and not acted. He would never want to upset Khushi, though he doesn't care about other people, he does cares what our family and person he loves most thinks of his actions", said Akash.

"So why haven't he come here? Amma and Baba really wanted him to come so they can make up to him", said Payal sadly.

"I am sure Bhai must have talked to them, right?", asked Akash and Payal nodded, "And I am sure he must have apologize to your parents as well, right? That he is sorry for the way he behaved and sorry that he could not come here?".

"Yeah ...", said Payal, thinking that indeed Arnav have apologized to her parents for not coming to Mumbai.

"Bhai is really busy Payal. Aman is not here, he is in London till March. And bhai doesn't trust any other person beside Aman regarding AR. I am not saying that he doesn't trust me. But Aman was always here working beside him and it's the first time he is not here and its making Bhai agitated in regards of work. He wants to handle everything himself now, before the work was divided between Aman and Bhai ... Aman would handle most of the work and bhai have to make final decision but now bhai is his handling everything it. I asked him to involve me but he said he has everything under control", said Akash, "So don't worry, I am sure he will defiantly visit as soon as he gets over with London Fashion Show ... just you wait and see".

"Ok if you say so", said Payal lightly.

"I know my brother Payal. He strives for perfection. He will not rest until our London Fashion Show gets successful", said Akash with a smile.

"Yeah, Khushi use to complain how much of a workaholic Arnavji is", said Payal smiling in return.

"Yes so just relax, don't think of these things. I am also very upset with your Dadi. Khushi doesn't deserve that treatment. But as I know Khushi, she has a big heart. She must have forgotten about it but bhai will never ... but I know for sake of Khushi bhai will try to forget it too", said Akash.

"He really does Khushi a lot", said Payal.

"A lot might be a smaller word for what Bhai and Khushi has ... its more of a magical connection", said Akash.

"Magical connection?", Payal laughed, "Sarah is rubbing off on you ... with all her fairytales stories and expectations".

"Well I am her prince ... so yeah", said Akash.

"So cute ...", said Payal and she pinches Aakash's cheek. The gesture startled not only Akash but Payal as well.

"Um ... um ... I should go now", said Payal feeling shy and climb out of the car and hurried to the front door of her house. She ringed the bell and look back at Akash, who had his hand on his cheek. Payal blushed more and prayed for her mother or father to open the door quickly. Just then the door opened and she thanked the Devi Maiya. Giving a last shy smile to Akash she went inside.

Akash let out the breath he was holding ... his heart was thudding. The gesture was not that grant, like a kiss or a peck, but coming from Payal ... it was a big step for both of their relations.

--------- Next Day @ AR

Khushi pressed her lips as she was the members of her team. Sonia was giving her hard looks while rest of the team was looking at her curiously. Khushi took a deep breath and smile at them, "Hello guys, nice to see you all. Well I am guess Arnavji must have told you about why you guys are in this team. Without wasting it lets get to work, we need to come up with indian traditional and bridal outfits with western contemporary mix style.", said Khushi and place her sketch on the scanner which was attached to the projector. She put off the lights and clicked on the projector. Her sketched displayed on the white clear wall behind her. She stepped to side, as team members started to murmur among them

"wow Khushi ... its gorgeous", said Prachi, "Did you designed this?".

"Yeah ...", said Khushi, "I was working on the designed for the past week and this is the one that Arnavji finalized as one of the outfit for the fashion show".

"Its beautiful", said Karthik, "It must be a show stopper dress right?".

"Thanks Karthik and no we haven't decided about the show stopper dress. Right now we need to come with ideas ... the indian and western contemporary", said Khushi and then went on to explain her thoughts and reasons for the design and colors and few points that Arnav discussed with her.

"As you all know this fashion show is really very important for AR and Arnavji ... so we need to do our best. And being a part of this team proves that Arnavji thinks that we can pull it off. So lets just start with ideas and discussion for today then we will start with the sketching tomorrow. Arnavji said a conference will solely be prepared for us", said Khushi and she switched on the light with the remote in her hand and shut the projector off.

"Can I see the sketch Mam?", asked Alisha, one of the designer coming near to Khushi.

"Ofcourse ... and please call me Khushi", said Khushi with a smile, "Please no Mam for me and that goes for everyone".

"Not for ASR, he will not like us calling you by your name", said Sonia in serious tone.

Khushi looked at her with annoyance and then turn to Alisha, "No Mam, just Khushi.", and then she give a once over to every person in the room, "And it's applicable to all of you guys. No Mam. I am sure your ASR will not object to it as I have said it. I want to work as a team. I don't want you to guys feel hesitate to voice out your thoughts and ideas. Just keep in mind that we need to do best and every suggestion is welcome"

Alisha smiles at Khushi, "Ok Khushi".

"Will ASR be supervising us?", asked Ajay

"Not sure ... but yeah if an idea has the potential to be finalized it will run by Arnavji first. Of course his approval is needed to proceed ahead. But for the next few days we need to come with ideas and possible rough sketches".

Everyone murmurs in agreement and Khushi hoped that things run smoothly but she also doubted somewhere that she will not be getting any cordial behavior from Sonia and Ajay ... specifically Sonia.

And she was right.

In the next few days they all have discussed different ideas and styles to cover the traditional and bridal line for the fashion show. All members have arguments with each other over ideas, styles, colors, fabrics etc. some were constructive and some were non-sense. Khushi's patience was thinning with Sonia, who kept on questioning Khushi's every idea or suggestion. Others did too but not like Sonia and very few times Ajay. It's like she was on a mission to prove Khushi wrong or may be to prove that she is not fit for the team lead position about which she had remarked to Khushi few times when no one was around to listen.

On the 9th day of working together Khushi's patience snapped, when once again Sonia passed a very bad comment on her sketch which she had spent last 4 days working on. Karthik and Alisha also passed comments on the sketch but they were merely suggestions to make it more stand out. And truth be told Khushi didn't mind their comments because one, their tone or comments were friendly and second Karthik had been to various countries and had study their fashion culture and he was helping a great deal in making others understand about fashion culture, he would also argue with Khushi but she enjoyed their arguments as they were constructive and learning.

Khushi slapped both her hands on table and stood up from chair, glaring towards Sonia who was sitting one seat away from here, "What's you problem Sonia? Why do you hate me so much?".

There was a pin drop silence in the room and everyone was now looking at them.

"What? I don't have any problem I was just suggesting that the skirt is not at all matching with our theme, its very roguish", said Sonia trying not to show the nervousness that crept on her seeing Khushi angry demeanour.

"Karthik, do you think its roguish?", asked Khushi looking towards Karthik.

"Not at all, but I do think we can play with colors and come out with more options, but the designs patterns and layering is perfect", said Karthik smoothly.

"Alisha, Prachi, Suman, what do you think?", asked Khushi looking at the 3 girls, who answered in the same lines of Karthik.

"You are out voted, your suggestion is down right pathetic Sonia", said Khushi angrily.

Sonia sit straight in her chair, "Now listen you, I was j ...", she was saying when Khushi cut in, "Are you in love with my husband?".

There was a stunned silence again. Sonia opened her mouth to answer but no words came out she was shocked with Khushi's question.

"Tell me do you have a crush on him? Feelings for him? Were you wishing to end up together?", Khushi shoot out questions.

"Khushi that's not correct", Ajay was saying when Khushi held up her hand, "Please Ajay I am taking to Sonia".

"Its not true", said Sonia quickly, "Why would you think that? It's nonsense and ...", but Khushi cut her once again, "Because since the time Arnavji had announced our engagement you have been nothing but down right mean to me. Passing remarks about me being middle class, trying to trap rich guys and trying to act all good to gain sympathies around office and what not. I have never said anything to you, never argued with you over anything. But you force me to retaliate and this time it has gone out of hands, you are questioning my ability to work as a team lead", Khushi pointed a finger to herself, "Arnavji choose me himself, I denied because I knew I would be getting this treatment from your group ... but he told me he want no one else to lead this team but me and everyone knows here that his decisions never fails. If you are so dense to see that then there is the door (she pointed to the room door) and walk yourself out. We can do without you pretty good".

"You cannot do that. You don't have any right to kick me off the team", said Sonia.

"Try me", said Khushi confidently. "I don't want to use this card, but being your boss's wife, it makes me your boss as well and I can not only kick you off this team but can also fire you on this every minute".

Sonia was surprised and scared at the same time. She would never want to lose her job at AR.

"But I will never do that. It will always be up to Arnavji to take decisions about employees but this is a warning Sonia. Work as a professional, as a proper team member. There is a difference between being constructive and being mean", said Khushi releasing a deep breath, "Just please don't make me take the decision I don't want to ... but if you ...", she was saying when the door opened and crying voice came in first.

"Arush ...", Khushi instantly move towards the door from which Arnav had come in with a crying Arush in his arms, "Maammaa ..." he cried seeing Khushi and lifted his arms towards her.

"What happened?", asked Khushi as she takes Arush in her arms.

"Bad dream I guess", said Arnav as he lovingly fingers Arush's hair, who had quiet down now being in his mother's arm ... just sniffing.

"He slept?", asked Khushi being surprise.

"Yeah, you still doubt that I can't make him sleep haan", said Arnav with a little smirk.

"He was so energized this morning, I thought it will be difficult to make him sleep before evening", said Khushi as she caresses his head and swaying Arush in her arms.

"Yeah but he was playing since the time he came here. When I gave him milk around 3 his eyes were drooping so I did what you do usually ... take him in arms and sway and move around the room ... he was out in minutes ... just woken up crying", said Arnav, "Sorry to disturb your work, I tried to make him stop crying but he was asking for you".

"Its ok Arnavji", said Khushi lightly as she put her cheek on Arush's head, noticing every pair on eyes on them.

"I will check his diaper and will see to him", said Khushi looking over others in the room and she took a step to side when Arnav takes her arm, "Everything alright here? No trouble?", said Arnav getting back into his ASR mode as he give a look at everyone one in the room and they all looked down towards their pads. He didn't miss Khushi's expression when he had opened the door. His eyes always sought her face whenever he is near her. She was angry and looking at Sonia or may be Ajay? Were they having an argument?, thought Arnav.

"Yes everything going good", said Khushi giving him a smile and then she move out of the room.

"Prachi", Arnav called her out.

"Yes ASR?", said Prachi standing up from her seat. Sonia was looking at her nervously, is she going to tell ASR about me and Khushi arguing?

"Can you please gather Khushi's things and bring them to my cabin", said Arnav and Prachi nodded. He went to the door, "And you guys can take an early off if you want to, Khushi won't be coming back", with that he went out of cabin.

Prachi started gathering Khushi's things. Sonia let out a breath which she seems to be holding.

"You are lucky that Khushi didn't said anything to ASR, or else you would be walking out of this office right now", said Karthik.

"Just shut up ok. I didn't do anything wrong", said Sonia.

"Wrong is a pretty small word to what you are doing Sonia", said Alisha standing up, "We are not blind. What Khushi said was true, we also notice how every time she gives a suggestion or idea you are first one to speak against it even without thinking on it".

"Yeah ... if I was in her place, I would have kicked you off this team days ago", said Rehaan, "She is very friendly and never once acted as our boss but more like a team mate. You should learn to do it".

"I know how to be friendly. Thank you very much, you don't need to tell me", said Sonia irritatingly and started to collect her things.

"But let me tell you this Sonia", said Karthik as he stands up, "If you don't change your attitude towards Khushi I will personally go to ASR and tell him everything happening in this room".

"Yes me too.", said Alisha

Sonia looks at them both irritatingly and Suman grabs her arm and squeeze it, "Don't say anything. Lets just go from here", said Suman in a serious tone and went to the door.

Sonia look at her friend, she can see that she isn't happy with her either. She huffed and went out of room following Suman.

Arnav enter his cabin and saw Khushi sitting on the sofa with Arush in her lap talking to him and Arush had his head placed on her chest.

"I think he is still sleepy", said Arnav as he come close.

"Hmm... but I don't think so he will sleep again easily", said Khushi and tried to make Arush sit straight but he make a crying sound and put his head on Khushi's chest again.

Arnav went to his crib on the other end of the cabin and takes his milk bottle from the stand and heat it up in the oven. He gives brings the bottle near Arush's face, "Arush ... do you want milk?", he said and Arush instantly move back and took the bottle and make a cooing sound. "Try, he might sleep again", said Arnav and went over to his chair, "I gave your team an early off, so you don't have to go back".

Khushi nodded as she lays Arush on her lap, with his milk bottle he didn't fuss more and happily started drinking it. Khushi started to sway him and sings poems in soft voice. Arush's eyes started to droop and Khushi smiles, thinking that now Arnav can guess things about Arush. It makes Khushi so happy that Arnav is giving more attention to Arush and things related to him.

There was knock on the door and Arnav called the person in. Prachi came inside and move towards Khushi, she places her bag, sketch pad and papers on sofa beside Khushi.

"Thanks", said Khushi.

"Mentioned not", said Prachi and lovingly caresses Arush's hair, "He is sleeping now?"

"Yeah ... his sleep was not complete so its good that he is sleeping again otherwise he will get cranky and annoyed", said Khushi.

Prachi nodded, "Arnavji gave us early off so I am going home now". Khushi nodded, "Did he ask you anything? Did someone say anything?, asked Khushi in low tone.

"No, ASR didn't asked anything neither anyone said anything", said Prachi understanding Khushi's question.

"Good ... that's good. I don't want Arnavji to get angry on anyone", said Khushi.

"Then let's hope Sonia takes your warning seriously otherwise we both know ASR will found out soon enough if Sonia keeps showing attitude", said Prachi.

"Yeah I know, I will handle Sonia, you go now ... take care ok. I will see you tomorrow", said Khushi and Prachi bid goodbye to her and move out of cabin.

In next few minutes Arush was sleeping again and Khushi then place him in the crib and went over to Arnav.

"See he asleep again", said Arnav with a smile and Khushi couldn't help but lean down and capture Arnav's lips in a deep intense kiss.

"Khushi ...", said Arnav looking into her eyes questioningly after breaking from kiss.

"I love you", said Khushi in a whisper, "You amaze me".

"Of course I do. I am Arnav Singh Raizada", said Arnav arrogantly.

Khushi playfully smack on his shoulder and before she can say anything Arnav wound his arm around her pulling her close making her sit on his lap.

"Arnavji ... what are you doing? Someone will come", said Khushi as she tried to move away from his lap.

"No one will come. I told you before. Beside Aman and you, no one can come un-announced", said Arnav and then he opens a drawer on the left side of his table and takeout a small remote and presses a button on it. They both here a click sound and Khushi looked at him stunned.

"And now its locked", said Arnav with smirk.

"You ... you ... lock... put lock on...", Khushi was too stunned to say anything. Arnav had put electronic lock on his cabin door which can only be open or close with the remote control he has now.

"Yes I did...", he answered her un-asked question and then proceeded to show her his reasons by placing kisses all over her face, neck and shoulder as his hand roams all over her back and front.

--------- 2 days Later --- Lunch time

"Wow you really said that to her", said NK being very surprised as she listens to Khushi telling him her argument with Sonia. They both had come out to their usual café for lunch.

"yeah I did. I was sick and tired of her non-sense. And I really wanted to know why she hates me so much", said Khushi.

"She is just jealous Kuku", said NK, "She is working here in AR for the past 3 years and never once she was made a team lead. And you haven't even completed your full year with AR and you are a team lead and ASR's wife".

"hmmm... I really don't want to use 'being ASR's wife' card with Sonia or any other. I like to work as a team mate more than a team lead", said Khushi innocently.

"Does anyone else gives you trouble?", asked NK curiously.

"Nope. Just Sonia and sometimes Ajay passes remarks but its Sonia mostly who does the arguing", said Khushi

"Kick her off the team then", said NK with a wave of his hand.

"I can't do that", said Khushi a bit surprise with his suggestion, "Plus she is really good in her work ... she just have attitude".

"That's why I am saying, kick her off the team. It will teach her a lesson", said NK with a mischievous grin.

"I am not doing that. I did give her a warning. I think she won't do it again. And if she does, then I can handle her", said Khushi confidently, "She doesn't scare me".

NK look at her with a smile and was proud that Khushi has become confident in herself, "Well I am really glad to hear it. And I sure that you can handle yourself in every situation now".

"Of course I can", said Khushi sitting straight, "I am Khushi Singh Raizada now", and give a proud expression.

"Yea right ... but you will always be kuku to me", said NK with love.

"Awwh my gummy bear", Khushi stand up a bit so that she can reach to NK and pinches his cheek.

"Not here, come on", said NK rubbing his cheek. Khushi stick out her tongue at him making NK chuckled.

"Well I am surely gona miss this", said NK in low tone but enough for Khushi to hear, "And I will be relaxed knowing that now you don't need me to stand up for you and I will be less worried for you now".

"I will always need you NK, you are my best friend", said Khushi with a smile.

"I know, and you are my best friend. But we are not like before now. You are married. Have a husband and have a son too", said NK.

"NK ...what's wrong?", asked Khushi feeling that NK is not telling her something important.

NK shakes her head and smile at her, "Neerav got the inter-change student scholarship and he will be going to Australia for the last 2 years of his bachelors".

"Oh my ... congratulations yaar ... it's a good news", said Khushi being happy, "You had me worried there for s second".

"Khushi he will be leaving next year in February to start his new semester. Mom will be alone in Mumbai after he leaves", said NK now with a serious expression.

"Oh ...", said Khushi looking at NK and her mind running fast connecting dots, "Oh ... you will be going back then?".

"I have to ... I cannot leave Mom alone neither I want Neerav to stay back for her. He really wants this and worked hard for it", said NK.

"True ... he should go. It's a very good opportunity", said Khushi.

"Yeah I know that's why I decided to go back to Mumbai. My one year contract will be finished in January. I will not renew it but will ask Akash to transfer me back to Mumbai and renew my contract for AR Mumbai branch", said NK a bit sadly.

"No you are right ...", said Khushi feeling a bit sad too, "We cannot leave aunty alone. You have to go ... and ... and you will be getting married in July right. Naina is also there, her family your family is in Mumbai".

"Yes. When we both came here, we thought we will be here for a year and then we will go back to Mumbai, who knew that you will fall in love with ASR ... but its destiny. It happened. You are married. Happy. Settled. That why I am satisfied that you are in good hands. That's why I was able to make this decision to go back", said NK taking Khushi hand on the table.

"You are right. I am happy here. I have Arnavji, Arush, Anjali Di, Rahul bhai and others. I am happy and now its time for you to get your happiness too. You also need to settle down and I know your life is back in Mumbai", said Khushi with a smile squeezing his hand assuringly.

Just then their food arrive, but no one was touching it.

"Khushi no matter what, no matter where I am or will be, I am just a call away", said NK taking Khushi's hand again, "Whenever you need me, call me, I will be here for you".

"I know NK and same goes for you. Whenever you need me ... call me ok?", said Khushi and then pick up the spoon and dig it in her food, "Now smile and eat".

NK did smile and they ate their lunch. They talked about Neerav and NK's wedding. Both were sad to be apart soon but both were happy as well to get settled in their life.

--------- Later at Night

Arnav came out of the washroom and went to his side table, he took of his watch and place on it. He looks over to crib, Arush was sleeping, and then he looked over to Khushi who was standing in front of mirror brushing her hair. Her hand was moving very slowly and she was lost in thoughts. Arnav couldn't help but feel that she was rather quite since the time they came home from office.

He went over to her and hugs her from behind. Khushi got startled and then smile seeing Arnav in the mirror.

"What's wrong? Why are you so quite today? I can't help but feel that you are sad or upset about something", said Arnav as he places his chin on her shoulder.

Khushi sighed and push the brush down and places her hand above his, "NK is going back to Mumbai".

"So he will be back here after his leave", said Arnav and saw Khushi shaking her head and then she told Arnav about her and NK's conversation over the lunch.

Arnav makes Khushi face him and saw tears in her eyes, "Do you want me to stop him? I can do changes in his current contract that he cannot leave for another 4 to 5 years"

"What? You can do that? But ... but I thought once it is signed you cannot change the contract", said Khushi being surprised.

"Sweetheart you are forgetting who I am", said Arnav with a smirk, "I own AR. I can do whatever I want and having a higher number of shares also comes handy".

"But you can't change contract Arnavji ... its illegal", said Khushi still surprised.

Arnav shrugs, "I have my ways. I can change contracts and no one can question it. They do call me ruthless for a reason you know".

Khushi was highly surprised with his answer, "You can do that. Change NK's contract?"

"I can do anything for you sweetheart", said Arnav as he nudges his nose with her, "I know how much NK means to you and its makes you sad that he is going back and I cannot see you sad".

Khushi's heart melted, "Thank you but you don't need to do anything Arnavji. NK's family and his real life is back at Mumbai and when we came here we didn't thought that my life will change like this. I am with you, happy and settled and I want the same for NK. I will be sad for few days but then I will be alright".

"Sure?", asked Arnav.

"yes I am", said Khushi as she cups his cheek, "But thank you".

"Thank you for?", asked Arnav.

"Doing anything for me", said Khushi as she pecks his lips.

"No doubt about it Khushi. I can do anything for you", said Arnav huskily.

"I know", said Khushi and places her lips on him. Arnav gladly opens his mouth to give Khushi space to glides her tongue inside and they kissed passionately. They broke apart only when needed to breath. Without saying a word Arnav took her hand and move towards the wardrobe area. After kissing Khushi like this he just have to have her now.

Khushi tugs on his hand making him stop, "Khushi please you know...", Arnav left the sentence incomplete knowing that she understands what he needs at this moment.

Khushi takes him to bed and make him sit on it and to Arnav's shock she took off her kurti and places her hand on Arnav's chest making him fall back on the bed.

"And I can do anything for you", said Khushi just above his lips and then parting his lips with her tongue ... she kisses him with fervor.

She knows that Arnav likes to make love to her on bed. He has no complains making love to her on the recliner in the wardrobe area, or on sink counter in washroom or in their shower stall but she know he prefers their bed.

Arnav knew what she meant and he grabs her waist and flip them, making Khushi lay on bed and coming on top of her, "I know", he smirks and then went back to kissing her.

--------- To Be Continued ....

Do press like and comment guys ... will be looking forward to it. I know this chapter isn't much but just closing everything up as the next chapter will be the LAST ONE.