My version of the Sheetal fiasco!
PASTA SAUCE!
Sheetal - Arnav's ex-girlfriend had been staying at RM on the insistence of Naani and Anjali for the sake of little Arav. Khushi has been noticing her behaviour towards Arnav. Wish I could just pull her hair and whisk her out of her home. Damn! What a woman! Couldn't she see he was married now and off limits!
That day...Arnav rose from the breakfast table to leave to work. Khushi handed him his bag and said, "Arnav honey don't forget we have an appointment at the doctor's today with Anjali Di."
Arnav turned around saying, "Aah yes, I forgot...ok I'll be there to pick you both around..."
Sheetal interrupts sweetly all sugar and spice, "Arnav! Oh I had to go to the leasor's office today too. And you said you would help me talk things out with them. They are giving me a real hard time. Won't you come along and help me out?"
Now Nand Kishore our darling was seated at the table who couldn't miss a golden opportunity of having an eye-candy on his arm, says, "Hey Sheetal I can accompany you. I am free and available. Nanav is forever busy and now that he is married his duties have doubled! Isn't it Nanav!"
Arnav replies and rises to leave for the day, "Yeah NK good idea. I have a busy day today Sheetal. NK just make sure Sheetal can shift to her place and settle down as soon as possible."
KHushi thinking Oh dear Nanheji what would I do without you! MY GUARDIAN ANGEL!, "Hey Sheetal yeah our NK is a real charmer. He will take you to meet the realtors and charm his way out of all your troubles." Then continues, "And also Nanheji why don't you take Sheetal out for lunch? Hmmm. Remember the restaurant you always spoke to me about...the place you were wanting to take me?"
And then goes on with a litany of praises within ear shot of Arnav, "You know Sheetal, NK is a thorough Gentleman. He knows how to treat a lady. You would love his company and humour. I promise, you would be anything but disappointed. " Arnav stops in his tracks to hear Khushi praise NK. Turns and looks to see the banter between the two. NK was blushing with the praise and that too in front of Sheetal, says, "Thanks Khushiji...you always lift my spirits. And yes the restaurant invite is still open to you and Nanav."
Khushi folds her arms across her chest winking at NK saying in a soft low voice, "Now NK I hope you don't let me down and Sheetal too."
Arnav almost at the door shouts out, "Khushi!" Oh that was her husband's shout out.
Khushi scurrying to Arnav says sweetly, "Bolo Arnav." With squinted eyes and a nasty frown, brings his head down roughly to let his lips graze against her cheek and whispers, "So you forgot?" Khushi innocently wide-eyed, "What?" whilst her hand reaches to rub her bruised cheek from his rough rub. She then brings her hand to rest on the lapel of his jacket dusting it softly letting her hands linger for longer than needed.
Sheetal notices the love games Arnav was playing with his wife.
Arnav now almost in the mood to drag her into their bedroom and show her who she belongs to, "Well aren't you supposed to see me out every day at the door? You know the deal."
Khushi with a twinkle in her eye whispers, "I am sorry Jaan, but I got busy talking to our NK and Sheetal that I..."
Arnav now gritting his teeth, "Don't you ever."
Khushi playfully holds on to his shoulders and says softly, "Ok as a forfeit, here is what you get Mister from me." and then goes on her toes, tilts her upper torso seductively towards him almost letting her breasts brush against his chest and plants a quick wet kiss on his left jawline close enough to touch the end of his earlobe."You smell nice" whilst taking a whiff of his after-shave. She knew the effect it had on him. And then moves a foot away when she realizes that he was reaching out for her. She ain't giving all of her. Not yet Mister!
Khushi smiles looking at her man, he belonged to her and her alone. No woman dare to steal him away even if it was to meet the realtors! This was Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada. Not some phoren-returned whiff of a chemically treated haired woman!
Arnav was lost...he felt a surge of blood run through him. She was a tease! Damn he wanted to pick her and run up those stairs to finish what she had playfully started.
Arnav groans, "Kh..." She smiles and laughs, "Go on you are getting late. Remember the doctor's appointment?"
Arnav relents, "Ok bye" and pulls her to him kissing her softly once again on the cheek, "That's pay back. You better be prepared tonight Khushi." She pushes him out of the door and return to the table to see Sheetal's crestfallen face.
Khushi speaks up again, "Are Sheetal I think I forgot to mention this to you... we have a whole load of guests at this weekend. My parents and Buaji will be here too. I need to have the rooms ready to accommodate all of them. And then Naaniji's friend and her family too. Nanheji you will have to use the sofa for the nights okay." He nods...
Sheetal got the message loud and clear. GET OUT! She nods...
"So NK...date haah! Chalo I got to go and remind Di about our doctor's day out." and walks away leaving Sheetal in the skilful hands of Nanheji.
Arnav whilst driving thinks, - When did that bloody NK invite Khushi out for lunch? He knew nothing about it! The phone rang it was Aman...
That evening Arnav returns home well on time. He couldn't speak to her earlier with Di hovering around Khushi all the time. The doctor's visit did not help in anyway.
He wasn't interested in eating at the table. Khushi was busy in the kitchen. He goes up to her and says, "Can you bring my dinner up please? In fact why don't you bring yours too!"
Khushi smiles chirpily, "Oh your home already? How was your day? You look worried!... I made some of your favourite pasta. Will bring it up. Go on and freshen up. "
Arnav gives her a stern look, "Be quick Khushi, I am hungry..." losening his tie and still waiting for her to look at him to know what he meant. She continues her chatter without looking at him..."Sure Jaan I'll be there before you are out of that bathroom." He turns away knowing she was deliberately avoiding his eyes. For sure a Bad day at AR Designs. Her husband must have been at his worst behaviour. Poor Aman!
Arnav enters their bedroom, throws the bag on the recliner and bangs the door of the bathroom. He comes out wearing his vest, a pair of tracks with a towel rubbing dry his hair still fuming...
Khushi notices him from the corner of her eye but acted busy laying the food on the small table. She had worn a flimsy yellow chiffon kurti over a pair of brown leggings. The camisole worn inside outlined her full-bodied curves... it was one of his favourites!
He flung the towel on the recliner and says, "So when did NK ask you out for lunch?"
Hmm so the man is mad at that. Jealousy thy name is ASR!
She so wanted to burst out laughing and hug him but stopped herself. This was for being too nice to the chemically treated haired woman! Exs can stay in their Boxes or wherever they came from...not in her home!
Khushi was bending over the bowl of pasta and placing a dollop of it onto the plate. "Is this enough or you want some more."
Arnav now irritated, "Khushi I asked you something. Answer me!" Khushi, "What! Oh NK and the lunch invitation? It was during the Sangeet practise. He was all gaga for this so called romantic joint where they play some great Yash Chopra film songs and Ashaji as well...He said it was a great place for couples!"
Arnav had fumes of fire coming out of his ears, "Why did you not mention this to me?" Khushi, "Mention! But there is nothing that I had to tell you, I haven't been to that place. And I simply forgot about it. And yes knowing you wouldn't be interested in going to such places, what was the point?" and then shoves a spoonful of pasta into his mouth lovingly.
With his mouthful of pasta he says, "What do you mean not interested?" Khushi, "Well Arnav you are not a very romantic person and you hate filmy music...that way NK really knows how to treat a lady...I mean he bought me red roses last New Year's Eve...and Nan..."
That was it! Arnav gets up, grabs the plate out of her hands and pulls her to him. Khushi was circled in his grip. "Shut up!" KHushi tries to wriggle out, he does not let go. "Let me go, let me eat something and so should you. Arnav!"
"Damn the pasta and damn NK...and what did you say I am not romantic...I'll show you what romance is all about."
He then pulls her by the neck and brings his head down claiming those soft pink lips. White pasta sauce never tasted better for Arnav and Khushi! She sees the anger, hunger, desire and passion in his eyes and whispers, "Arnav...you are... " He growls whilst his hands deftly pull off her kurti and loosen up the knot of her leggings, "Say it..." His thumb caressed her navel and way below...
Khushi went weak in her knees, she clung to him..., "dr...driving me... crazy..." Arnav growls back against the hollow of her neck , "I'll make you forget the likes of NK for good tonight..." She was now only in her camisole with the leggings fallen down at her feet. He lifts her up and places her on the bed. He then pull off the leggings off her feet and get undressed.
"And the pasta?" Khushi asks...Arnav replies looking deep into her eyes, "Let's taste the sauce first," picks the bottle of tomato sauce and pours it on to her bare breasts, her belly and her thighs!
Khushi exclaims, "Arnav what...what are you doing? Yuck! Take it off me!" Arnav laughs, "I will...lay still..." She lay there wriggling with pasta sauce ready to be devoured by the man of her dreams. He brings his head down to claim her lips and then moves on to taste the spiciest yet heavenly sauce he'd ever had!
p.s. - Sheetal movs out of RM the next day!!
Indian Idol 15
