Part 43 - To Seychelles with Love
The love birds arrive at the Resort restaurant. In a secluded area, Arnav had arranged for a candlelit dinner which was a speciality of the Resort.
The delicate evening sea breeze blew softly...it was the most romantic setting, soft serenading music playing in the background. Burning candles on the table, a bunch of fresh gardenias.
There were couples seated at other tables oblivious to everything around them. She looks wide-eyed when a couple start to blatantly kiss each other. Arnav scolds her to look away, "Khushi this is not India...it is allowed here."
Arnav looking at her flushed face says, "Looks like YOU have been kissed, hmmm not them...now should I?"
Khushi embarassed,"No, just sit there will you please, we are here for dinner aren't we, I am hungry."
Arnav ordered for non-alcoholic cocktails...that were served with mixed nuts. She digs into the nuts trusting them to be as good as the ones back home. She was familiar with the almonds and pistas but the big fat channas! Arnav smiles, "Khushi this is called macadamia nuts not channa!" Khushi as usual, "Channe se bada uska naam hai...lekin hai tasty." (The name is bigger than the nut, but they are tasty!)
The food looked so exotic... Both try out the inventive chatinis of papaya and the golden apple that Seychelles was famous for... Arnav was not afraid of trying out something new...but Khushi still missed her chatpata khana!
After a while the tempo of the music changed to a more upbeat tune. Tiltiliating salsa songs were being played out. Couples were already on the dance floor. Khushi couldn't sit still. Her feet were itching to dance. Khushi turns to Arnav, "I want to dance...come let's go..." He wasn't too interested knowing he was not good at it.
Khushi gets up and pulls Arnav out of his chair, "Come on...you are dancing, no one is bothered about anyone, look at the others, each one is in their own world... come on...please please...before the music stops..."
Arnav relents to her pleas and gives in thinking very soon he would required dance lessons in order to put up with his wife!
On the dance floor, Khushi moves to the music and Arnav just holds on to her...she dances without a care in the world, enjoying every moment...Another couple did the jive and Khushi was delighted to watch them dance, she clapped for them with sheer glee!
Some of the couples looked on... and smile at the beautiful dancer...The Woman in Red...
The music changes to a slow waltz tempo. The moon cast a shadow on them all...A medley of some of the most romantic love songs were being played out..."You look Wonderful Tonight" - By Eric Clapton, "If I said you had a beautiful body - By Bellamy Brothers and yes "The Lady in Red - By Chris De Burgh which he had asked as a special request to be played out. Arnav was familiar with many of the songs when at University.
I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright,
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance,
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance,
And I have never seen that dress you're wearing,
Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes,
I have been blind;
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek,
There's nobody here, it's just you and me,
It's where I want to be,
But I hardly know this beauty by my side,
I'll never forget the way you look tonight;
I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing,
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side,
And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away,
And I have never had such a feeling,
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight;
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek,
There's nobody here, it's just you and me,
It's where I want to be,
But I hardly know this beauty by my side,
I'll never forget the way you look tonight;
I never will forget the way you look tonight.
The lady in red, the lady in red,
The lady in red, my lady in red,
I love you
He looks at Khushi and pulls her in his arms, and Khushi heart swells with love ...she lays her head on his shoulder and the lovers move to the soulful music...the moment was magical...They were lost in their world of love...Khushi lifts her head up to him seeking his lips...the words of the song giving rise to their emotions...Arnav pulls her closer to feel every part of her sink into his...lowers his head and kisses her, "I love you my Angel." She mouths back, "I love you my Devil."
They danced until her feet ached...and then move away... they wanted to be alone...so move on the beach...the night was magical... Taking off her shoes and wanting to feel the sand in her toes...Khushi and Arnav hand in hand take a moonlit walk on the beach. They stop in front of their cottage...and Arnav takes her in his arms and Khushi drops her shoes to the ground and wounds her arms around him giving in to his passionate demands.
He needs her then and now, so lifts her up and carries her into their clove...and whilst the moon cast a shadow on the waves, and the palms of the trees dance to a rhythmic sway, he pulls the straps down of her dress, she steps out of it...without taking his eyes off his goddess of love...she understands his urgency for she feels the same, she unbuttons his shirt and once again they ride upon a magical night of love, passion and desire.
To be continued...
All of you still counting!...got to reach Number 10...my favourite!
How many of you have had a fight during your Honeymoon!... There!... I can see loads of hands going up...I know over silly things...and then the making up was more fun...isn't it...Hmmm...
Part 44 -Honeymoon continues - To Seychelles With Love
Arnav wakes up to find Khushi still asleep holding onto him, "Khushi get up... The sun rise remember."
She mumbles something and goes back to sleep. He slowly lifts her up in his arms and carries her to the shore to watch the sunrise. The sun would come out any minute; he had to rush. She wakes upto find herself being lifted by him to the beach shore, so just puts her head against his shoulder to continue sleeping. This was bliss!
He puts her down and lets her lean herself against his chest. Arnav grumbles, "Yesterday you were all excited about the sun rise, what happened today, you seem to have forgotten all about it, lazy bones!" She relents, "Okay Arnav!" Then sits upright to find herself held by Arnav from behind and his long legs around her.
She takes advantage of her position and leisurely leans back against his chest. He takes advantage of her position of her lying against him and so puts his hand inside the negligee to feel her. He mutters against her neck, "hmmm….still warm; is it the rising sun or is it you…"
Khushi nudges him to place his attention on the sun. Arnav replies whilst fondling her, "Suraj to lekar kya karoon……jab chaand mere haath mein hai." (What do I do with the sun, when I have the moon in my hand?)
She pulls his hand away and takes his hand in hers and then they lovingly watch with delight the natural phenomenon happening on Day Two.
Once the sun had risen they get up to go back into their little cottage. She so wanted to sleep again.
They walk in together hand in hand with Khushi leaning against Arnav. On reaching back to their bedroom, Arnav goes to his phone and sees that it was blinking. It was Akash. Arnav had put it on silent and had forgotten to put it back on ring mode.
Arnav answers, "Hello Akash...sorry main woh..."
Akash speaks, "Bhai I have been trying to contact you since last night, it was ringing, where were you...I mean hope all is okay. Aman tried calling you as well!... Aur aap ne call hi nahi kiya matlab jab se gaye hoh I got that email...but was a bit worried as to why you did not call back as well!"
Arnav not wanting to answer all his questions, "We are doing fine...sorry about that...what is the urgency, go on..."
Akash ecstatic, "Bhai there is Good news, firstly...you know the tender that we submitted on your wedding day, we have been awarded that BIG contract, Khushi is your Dhan Laxmi...you're lucky charm Bhai!...we have been trying since the past three years to get it!...and guess what... though our prices were higher, we have been awarded on the basis of quality. The GM personally called me and informed. He wanted to speak to you but was aware you were out of town."
Arnav gives a glance at Khushi who was lying in bed again trying to catch up on her missing sleep...
Arnav was taken by surprise, he never did think in his wildest dreams they would bag this contract though they had bided, what was different this year and they weren't even the lowest bidder! Strange!
Akash sounding overly excited continues, "And Bhai give the phone to Khushi Payal wants to speak urgently!"
Arnav pulling Khushi towards him and handing over the phone, Khushi still drowsy speaks up, " Haa Jiji kaisi ho...maaf kijiye humne ghar pe call nahi kiya...hum bhool gaye..."
Payal now laughing and excited as well, "Khushi suno toh, tum maasi banne wali ho."
Here Arnav was hugging her and was busy kissing her neck murmuring, "Khushi I am so happy today we won the biggest contract.. I have to give you..." and then she screams and Arnav gets a start, "Khushi what happened." She pushes him away and jumps on top of the bed, "Kya Jiji phir se kaho..."
Payal laughing and speaking at the same time, "Khushi mein maa banne wali huun...aur tum maasi."
Khushi bends down to him and hugs Arnav and says, "Mein maasi banne wali hun aur aap Chacha!"
She continues to jump on the bed with joy. Arnav takes the phone from her and wishes Akash. Arnav promises to call everyone at home. Khushi first calls her parents, Amma picks the phone, "Khushi bitiya kaise hoh aur kitne din huai phone hi nahi kiya, pati mila toh abb sab ko bhul gayi hmmm. Damadji kaise hai"
Khushi feeling shy knowing Arnav was listening, "Nahi Amma hum kissi ko bhule nahi...aur woh theek hai...bus itne busy the...matlab...woh idhar udhar jaana... tours mein... ki bhul gaye. Hume Maaf kijiye. Aur Babuji kaise hai aur Buaji. Aap Nani banne wali ho Amma aur Babuji Nana!"
Arnav looking at her with surprise, so Khushi is giving out fake stories to Amma!
She kept on chatting telling them about the place that it was like heaven on earth and the fun she was having. Only she missed home food badly and them of course!
When Khushi disconnects the call, Arnav pulls her down from the bed and asks whilst holding on to her waist, "Which tours Khushi did you go on! Come on tell me! The Pink tour or the red dress tour or the many other tours, that I took you on."
Khushi now all flustered remembering their wild nights says, "Let us call home first, I want to speak to Nani and Di, otherwise you will make me forget again! and you know better than me about the tours.!"
Arnav with a smirk calls Shanti Van and hands it over to Khushi. Anjali Di answers the phone, "Khushiji...kaisi ho...ha ha pata hai...maasi banne wali hoh...aur hum chachi...abb patidev ke saath reh kar hume bhool gayi...aur humare Chote Chacha kaha hai woh."
Khushi talks to Nani as wells and then hands over the phone to Arnav. Nani tells her that they missed her a lot and to come home soon!
Arnav congratulates everyone and then calls Akash again. Akash updates him on the details and says not to rush back as the project start date was two months away, though they had a lot to do.
Arnav puts the phone down and thinks this was a BIG project, a real big one for AR Group. He was excited about winning this contract. This was his dream contract.
Arnav wants to share it with Khushi so pulls into his arms and says to to her,"Khushi I am so damn happy today, we won the biggest and most prestigious contract, this means a lot to me! Seems to me Baby... you and our Devi Mayya worked some wonders. We really have a lot to do."
Khushi overjoyed at the news, takes his hand in hers and says, "Me!...Arnav remember one thing...no matter what...whether good times or bad times...Devi Mayya is always with us...don't ever keep her away from your life...can you promise me... When we go back we will hold a thanskgiving pooja. Arnav this is the result of your hard work as well!"
She continues, "And I am there with you, if you wish I can hold back my studies for a year or two at least the school building project."
Arnav is upset, "Khushi NO! You will register as soon as we go back, I have a fantastic team at AR Group, you will not give up your studies or anything, don't bring that up ever again! The building project we shall see about that. Love you Khushi... Now come on let us go and have breakfast."
He kisses her and hugs her tightly feeling all the love and goodness pour out of her. As long as he had Khushi in his life he was a happy man! Arnav was ready to take on the world.
To be continued
Previous updates
Update 1-6
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3169712
Update 7-8
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3171199
Update 9-10
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3171202
Update 11-14
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3171218
Update 15-16 She belongs to the Raizadas
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3171626
Updates 17-18 Aap Ki Daadhi (beard!)
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3171633
Updates - 19-21 Khushi is Jealous
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173318
Updates 22-24 Thosada Intezaar
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173299
Updates 25-27 Sagai Ceremony
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173306
Updates 28-30 Haldi & Ceremony
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3174753
Updates 31-32 Vivaah ASR Weds Khushi
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3176110
Updates 33-34 Suhaag Raat
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3176114
Updates 35-36 Honeymoon Journey
http://www.india-forums.com/new_topic_form.asp?FID=637
Update 37-38 Honeymoon Journey
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3246012#67503224
Updates 39-40 - Honeymoon Begins
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3246442#67525063
Updates 41-42 - Honeymoon Begins
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3249204#67640254
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