Promise
Red, it was his favorite color. Khushi sat on the bed in the most daring outfit she had ever worn, a lacy red satiny deep cut dress. He hadn't spoken to her in two days and she had been so desperate that she thought she would give this dress a try. She should never have lied to him. Three days ago she had had a doctor's appointment with her gynecologist and she had told her that her four month pregnancy had some complications. She should have told him right away, but she had lied to him instead because she didn't want him hovering over her any more than he already had been. Plus, he had to attend a very important meeting in Belguim and she knew if she told him that he would forget everything and sit by her bedside babysitting her for the next week. She knew he wouldn't even let her out of the bed, so she had lied. Well, technically she had hid the truth from him. She hadn't thought much of it since the doctor had said that they were minor complications and if she took precautions then everything would be fine. She had been driving home when he had called her asking her about her doctor's appointment. "I am so sorry Khushi I couldn't come. You know I would, right, if I could, but this damn meeting in Belgium. We need to prepare for it and I have been sitting here in my office for the last six hours with my employees getting together all the information we might need. It's just such an important deal. I am sorry Khushi."
"Deep breath Arnav'calm down my love. It's all fine," she tried limiting her words as much as she could because she knew she would get tongue twisted if she spoke too much. She was glad he wasn't in front of her because if he had been he would surely have caught the guilt written all over her face, he would have caught the tears in her eyes.
"Thank god. I was so worried something was wrong especially after you started having those cramps."
"She said it's okay, so now don't worry and get back to work. You don't need to be thinking about me right now when you have such an important meeting to worry about."
"I will always worry about you," he said it in such a frank tone as if it was as natural to him as breathing that it took her by surprise. She knew he loved her a lot, but the extent of his love and care always seemed to amaze her. She really was the luckiest woman in this world.
"See you at tonight," she was about to hang up when Arnav asked, "wait Khushi did the doctor say when the first ultrasound is. I really don't want to miss the ultrasound."
"It's in two weeks, plenty of time for you to go to your meeting in Belguim and get back in time."
"Good, okay I will see you at home."
That night he had gotten back home in a fit of anger. She had thought something had gone wrong at work'.perhaps something with the meeting in Belgium. She had been watching television when he had took the remote control away from her hands. She had been about to say "hey" when she looked up at him and she forgot whatever she had been about to say. The look that he had given her stopped her dead in the tracks. He wasn't furious at anyone'he was furious at her. But why?
"How could you do this to me Khushi. How could you not tell me?" Did he know the truth about the doctor's appointment? Khushi could not seem to tell if he had found out so she remained quiet.
"Arnav what are you talking about?"
"Really Khushi. Are you still going to lie to me. The doctor called me half an hour ago. You dropped your necklace there and she tried to call you, but you didn't pick up, so she called me. And then we started talking and guess what she told me'It certainly wasn't what you said. You lied Khushi. How could you about something so important." Dammit, he knew. The guilt replaced the surprise. He was really angry. She knew she shouldn't have lied to him and she felt very guilty about it. She could not even meet his eyes, but she had lied for him. She had thought it was best if he not know.
"I am sorry Arnav. So sorry. I didn't want to tell you before your meeting. I knew if I did then you would cancel the trip and I didn't want you to do that because of me. I know how important this trip is."
"No meeting is as important as our child Khushi. How could you do this?"
"I am sorry'I was going to tell you once you got back. It's not like I was going to keep it from you forever."
"You know what Khushi. I can't talk to you right now. I need some time. You aren't supposed to be stressed out and standing here fighting will do just that," with that he left the hosue, got in the car and drove away. She had been so worried. She did not know where he had gone or when he would come back.
She had called his phone over and over again but he hadn't picked up.
It was 11 am and Arnav still wasn't back and by now Khushi was extremely worried. She had called all his friends, but no one knew where he was. She sat there half asleep on the chair with her head resting on her knees.
Khushi woke up the next morning in their bed wondering how she got there, but of course she knew the answer, Arnav. He had probably come back last night when she had slept on the couch and carried to the bed. She got off the bed and looked around for him, but he was nowhere to be found. She called his cell and thankfully this time he had answered. "Where were you last night Arnav. I was so worried."
"I needed some time to calm down; when I got back you were already asleep. I didn't want to wake you. Anyways, I am busy. I will talk to you later at home."
"Wait no Arnav. I am so sorry I lied."
"I know Khushi. We will talk later."
This was much worse. He wasn't angry with her, he was upset with her. She had heard it in his voice just moments ago and that saddened her more than anything. She had to make it up to him somehow. She had to do something. But she didn't know what.
Then an idea came to her mind. A month ago he had bought her this skimpy lingerie. He had wanted her to wear it, but of course she had refused. She could never wear anything like that. But today she did. She thought maybe this might change his mood. Maybe he will forgive her.
So she lay there on the bed wearing the lacy thing with scented candles all around her.
Finally she heard the door open. Arnav walked in and she had the pleasure of watching his jaw drop. "Khushi'what," he babbled.
"I wanted to tell you how sorry I am. I really only lied for you because I love you so much. I wont keep anything like this from you again. I promise." She looked down at her dress and said, "I know you really wanted me to wear this, so take it as a peace offering" then she opened her legs slightly as an invitation.
He said, "promise," and she nodded.
He looked her up and down then gave her a slow delicious smile and said "then your forgiven my love." Then took off his clothes and walked over to the bed.
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