Drabble ~ SECOND CHANCE : PART-12 - Page 8

Khushi stirred in her sleep as the morning sunrays woke her up. She tried to lift her left hand to cover her eyes from the disturbing sunrays but she was unable to move it. Khushi lazily opened her eyes to find Arnav holding her hand being held in a tight grip sleeping peacefully like a baby. He has a small smile on his face. He seemed too peaceful; almost content. She recalled last night Arnav taking his luggage from hotel came to live with her in her one bedroom apartment from which his own bedroom bigger than.

With her gaze fixed on his face, she traced his face with her other hand; tracing his face, his forehead, his closed eyes, his cheeks, his sharp cheekbones, and finally resting on his lips. Khushi stared at his lips and then lifted her eyes to look at his face. Slowly, slowly leaning close to him she softly kissed his cheek.

She saw him stirring in his sleep due to the sunrays disturbing him. She leaned to him such way that she was blocking him from sunrays. She saw his features relax. She was so much close to him after all these years. She was busy to admire him. She all her life time would never bore to admire his handsome face. In his sleep his other hand went to her waist and pulled her close to him. Whit a gasp, she landed straight on his chest.

Arnav slowly opened his eyes to see Khushi over him. With his both hands securing her into his arms and pushed her more into him; losing himself drinking her in. Desire flared through him. He lifted his head little from the pillow and his lips planted on her; her eyes drifting shut. He kissed her slowly and sensuously.

He pulled back when they needed air; looked at her. Her eyes still closed; her heavy breathing; pink blush spread across her cheeks and neck and the colour so tempting against her milky skin. She opened her eyes and looked at him. He smirked seeing the colour on her cheeks deepening. Khushi all embarrassed and shy; hide her face in Arnav's chest while Arnav let out a soft chuckle pulling her more to him. He thought how he missed all these moment all these years. If only he had not committed that mistake all these years ago then every morning would be like this. If Only...

Khushi lifted her face from his chest " Good Morning "

Arnav " Good Morning Love " pecked her lips making her lower her eyes bashfully " I have to leave for my morning jog "

Khushi " Ji " got out of the bed and went to wardrobe, took out his towel and his track-suit; walked to bed " You go and freshen up " giving them to him

Arnav nodded his head; got out of the bed and went to bathroom to freshen up while Khushi tidying the room. After fixing the bed, she went to kitchen to made his energy drink as he usually took it with him for jogging; then went back to room and found him talking with Aman over Bluetooth.

Arnav cutting the call " Aman call me to inform tomorrow's meeting with Mr. Yang got prepone and now I have to attend the meeting in AK, Goregaon at 10a.m "

Khushi " Hmmm " handed his drink bottle to him

Arnav " I'll be back in an hour " left for jogging

He ran along the road; taking in the fresh air; cool and breezy morning giving him a sense of peace. After years he slept peacefully without any nightmare; he managed to sleep comfortably wrapped around her.

After one hour when he returned from jogging, he saw Khushi opening the door dressed up in pink & red combination saree; her long silky hair opened; her ears adorned with a pair of long ear rings and wrists with red & pink bangels; her maang filled with sindoor and mangalsutra tied around her neck, these two things she hide all these years from everyone eyes but couldn't from Arnav's eyes which gave him hope her return to him.

God knew only how Khushi controlled herself not to ogle him like a love sick teenager seeing his sweat making its journey to his chin to adam apple and then rolling on his chest. She averted her eyes from him and gave him space to enter. Seeing him entered to bedroom, Khushi let out her breath which she was holding for long time. Her heart was beating erotically; she knew Arnav Singh Raizada hold same effect on her which he used to years ago.

After composing herself she went to bedroom. Getting inside the room she heard the shower in bathroom making her aware of Arnav being inside; she went to wardrobe and took out his suit, watch and handkerchief; kept it on bed; then went to kitchen for breakfast.

Arnav came out of bathroom with a towel around his waist; found his cloths, watch, handkerchief kept nicely on bed. He went to bed picking up the black armani suit with white shirt and black tie she had taken out for him and started to change into it.

When he was wearing his suit jacket, Khushi walked into the room with breakfast. She kept the breakfast on bed; walked to bed side drawer to take his mobile, car key and wallet. She walked to him to hand over them to him; Arnav put them in his pocket. Both had their breakfast in silent.

Khushi walked Arnav till the door.

Arnav gave her a kiss on her forehead " I'll be return by lunch " walked out of the apartment behind smiling Khushi

PRECAP : KHUSHI'S PAST

@ AK Enterprise, Around 12 pm;

It had been hours science he was away from Khushi, Arnav just wanted to wrap up the meeting with Mr. Yang. He was missing his Khushi so much he looking forward to finish the meeting; but here he was stuck with the snobby fat oldie with chewing his brain. Though Aman was giving presentation, he knew Arnav was not in the meeting, his concentration was into somewhere. He caught continuous a smile playing on Arnav's lips.

Aman was really happy to see his best friend cum boss so happy. He had never seen Arnav so relaxed and contented in these three and half years until again Khushi Bhabi came back to his life. Aman sure Khushi gave Arnav second chance; and this was the reason Arnav's happiness reflecting in his eyes.He sent God a silent prayer to keep them happy always.

It took an hour to finish the meeting. Arnav bagged another big deal. Greeting farewell to the client he was about to leave but stopped by Aman.

Aman " What you make you so happy today ASR ? "

Arnav " Your guess is right Buddy " smirked

Aman " I'm happy for you Buddy " hugging

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@ Khushi's apartment;

Khushi took out the fish cutlets from the frying oil and kept them on plate; turned the stove off. She had made chor chori, chanar dalna, fish cutlets, chingri malai kari, di mach, bengali chicken curry, rice; and in dessert rasgulla, gulab jamun, sandesh, chaler payesh with artificial sugar for lunch; in a word she made authentic Bengali cuisine to surprise him.

One by one she took them and kept on the dining table; kept a glass flower vase filled with rajanigandha. She looked at the arrangement and smiled a victory smile after satisfied with the arrangement. She went to bedroom and kept his casual wear on bed. Hearing the doorbell rang, she rushed to the door to open. She welcomed him with a bright smile on her face.

Khushi took his laptop bag from him " Lunch is ready. Go and freshen up first "

Kissing her cheek, Arnav went to bedroom to freshen up.

After sometime changing into his casual he came to dining table and took his seat. Opening the lid of the pots, she started serving him food and taking seat beside Arnav she served herself. She felt her all efforts paid off seeing him licking his fingers. Khushi smiled at him seeing Arnav happily devoured chaler payesh.

Arnav was lying on the bed with Khushi in his arms " Khushi, can I ask you something ? "

Khushi " I know what you want to ask " looking into his eyes " Why I call myself Dasgupta ? Right Arnav ? "

Arnav nodded his head " Yes "

Khushi entwined her finger with his " Before my parents died, I was Khushi Dasgupta, the daughter of Kush Dasgupta and Muskan Dasgupta. My parents first met in college and then love blossomed between them. My Nanu abandoned my Maa as my Baba was Bengali and orphan. I was 12 my parents died in car accident leaving me alone. My Masi, Garima Gupta took me under her wings and turned me to a Gupta cutting me off from my origin. But unknown to them I always touch to my origin. Garimaji, Biauji aur Payal time to time made me realize I'm orphan and they did big favour on me by taking me in. Years passed I turned to 18 and get over the money my Maa-Baba left for me. My Baba was a simple businessman in Kolkata and so before he died he had a few savings done for me. According to the will those savings were to be used by me once I turned 18. Garimaji used all those money and My Maa's jewllleries on Payal's wedding without asking me once " crying

Arnav gathered her in his arms as she cried her heart out; he let her take out the pain, hurt she had kept inside her from long. He rubbed her back gently, calming her.

Arnav held her close to his heart as she slipped into deep slumber in his arms after crying her heart out. He felt miserable after hearing what she had gone through at her tender age.

After taking evening shower when Khushi came out of the bathroom she found a orange anarkali on her bed with a note

WEAR IT LOVE FOR OUR DINNER DATE

She shook her head with a smile; took the dress and went to bathroom to change. After getting ready she went to living room to find Arnav sitting on sofa dressed up in orange t-shirt with black leather jacket and blue jeans. He was looking hot as usual; looking younger by years.

Arnav walked to her and wrapped his arms around her left pulled her to him. He captured her lips and they both were lost with each other forgetting everything. He caressed her soft breast swells and earned her gasp while she raked her hands in his hairs pulling more into her. He explored every corner of her mouth.

Arnav " Mrs. Raizada you're playing with my sense in this dress "lingering kissed on her side neck and shoulder

Arnav stopped his car in front of a nice posh restaurant. He got down from his side and went to Khushi's side, helping her to get down. He took her by her waist; pulling her close to him; they went inside together while all the eyes were on them. Khushi was smiling all the way; she really loved this place, it was so calm and has a romantic atmosphere; it seemed the perfect place for a date.

Arnav took her to a seat reserved for them which was in a secluded corner with a full window on one side. He pulled out a chair for her; she sat on the chair while he settled on the chair opposite to her. Their seat faced the poolside which was illuminated by lights giving it a soft glow. Khushi awed seeing it.

Arnav smirking " You like it "

Khushi " Arnav it's so beautiful " smiling

Arnav " Not more than you " making Khushi blush

The waiter brought two glasses of water for them and menu card; left from there giving the couple time to make their choice. They both took the menu card; and started finding some nice to have. After sometimes he called the waiter and passed their order, some starters, and then the dinner along with red wine. They had their dinner with random talks.

They walked out of the restaurant; with a broad smile plastered on their faces. The date had turned out to be really good; they enjoyed each other's company a lot.