Arnav was sleeping on the recliner when Khushi came and sat on the empty stool beside him. She could see a frown appear on Arnav's forehead and immediately touched it to ease his pain. She muttered what was he thinking that was making him tensed even in his sleep. She thought herself it had been one month they had got married ... one month since Arnav has talked to her...this one month has been hell for her since Arnav has completely ignored her presence as if she did not existed.Her heart ached realizing that the man she loved the man for whom she could give away his life hated her.
Arnav had already woken up with her touch and could hear her muttering to herself but continued to pretend sleeping as he loved her hands on his forehead. Her touch was so gentle. He thought he could spend his whole life sleeping like this if it meant khushi being his side always. After some times Khushi had stood up to go.
Arnav opened his eyes after Khushi leaving their room. He started thinking about it's been one month since he got married to Khushi and how she has managed to win over the hearts of his Nani and Di. She has very well adapted to this new role of a daughter in law and has made a place in everyone's heart...even his...yes he has lost his heart to her and he cannot deny it any more. He loved her...he has always loved her since the time he has laid his eyes upon her. His heart cried at the thought that she doesn't love but Shyam. Anger surged through him as he remembered Khushi hugging Shyam. He hated the fact that even after khushi betraying him and his family he couldn't stop loving her...every part of his heart loved her, wanted her love. He could not bear the pain anymore that the people we love never loved us back. He closed his eyes, tears running down his face He thought himself" "May be I should show her that I trust her and that I love her, make her think I love her and slowly make her forget about Shyam . I might never be able to forgive her for loving Shyam or trying to break up my sister's marriage.. but I can love her so much that she will never go back to Shyam.. Yes, that's what I will do now.. I have punished her enough.. no more hate, only love for her"
At Breakfast Table Khushi was serving food to all,
Nani - Khushi Bitiya seat and eat the breakfast with us
Khushi - Nani ji I will eat it later. Let me go and help HP ji in the kitchen
And with that khushi turned on her heels but suddenly stopped hearing the voice that she longed to hear.
Arnav - Khushi HP can do his work without your guidance also...so sit and eat your breakfast
Khushi was overwhelmed to hear is concern for her from Arnav's mouth and he asking her to sit and eat was more than enough for khushi to digest.
Arnav thought that she was again going to protest so he got up from his chair and went near khushi. Standing near her he slipped his hands into hers. This was enough for both of their hearts to race. They looked at each other and both had the same thoughts in their minds..why can't they just be together like this always. Turning away his gaze from her he took her to the table.
Arnav - Sit down and eat
With this he left her hand and sat down on his own chair. Khushi was completely shocked by this sudden soft behavior of Arnav and him holding her hand was something she was least expecting. She quietly sat on the chair beside Arnav and started eating her breakfast. He looked at Shyam who was sitting beside Anjali was by now red with anger. He smirked seeing Shyam's angry face.
When he was about to leave for A.R, he saw all were sitting at living room. He called Khushi.
Arnav - Khushi
Khushi - Ji
Arnav - I will come early and take you out. So be ready before I come
He smiled at her. She looked at him shocked. He kissed her cheek and her face had turned red. He looked at Shyam and he was angrily staring back at Arnav. Arnav smirked and walked to the door, leaving a puzzled Khushi who was having shock after shock from the morning and a grinning Nani and Anjali.
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