Jaldi aaiyye Arnavji! Thread Six - Page 49

wonderful update!!!

Hey smita. Bittersweet chappie. This is the best period but what needs to be seen is how reality will affect them and test them as a couple

awesome update. now there r back from long and lovely honeymoon

nice update...

Firstly,I'd like to apologize for the delay in uploading this part. I was down with fever and bugged by irritating mouth ulcers all of last week because of which I could not update on time. Thanks to all those who'd wished me well! I'm better now and hope to be fully fit in another 2-3 days. Thanks to all the readers for the likes & comments! Lets move on to..

Translation for Part 110
*Later that afternoon,4 p.m.*
Arnav turned to Khushi after speaking to the taxi driver.
Khushi: What did he say?
Arnav: He'll be here at 5.15.
Khushi: Which means we have 1 more hour..
Arnav: Right. We're through with the packing yet,if you wish to check,then go & see if you've taken everything or not?..
Khushi: I've taken everything. All the household chores are done except making tea-coffee which I'll make at around 4.45.
Arnav: If you'd like to take rest..
Khushi(interrupts): No! I'll take rest while we're at the airport & inside the aircraft. Right now,I need to do something important..
Arnav: Whats that?
Khushi: I want to gaze at your face for as long as I can!
Arnav: What the..!?
Khushi(nods): I dont know when I'll find you in the avtaar again.
Arnav(frowns): Which avtaar are you talkin bout?
Khushi: I mean in my honey's avtaar! (ruffles his hair)My honey's hair are free from hairgel! (caresses his cheek) My honey shaves everyday,only for me!
Her hand slides down his cheek,past the side of his neck,finally coming to rest on his shoulder blade.
Khushi: He wears kurta pyjamas!
She shifts closer to him & presses her face to his chest.
Khushi: He applies an itar of my choice!
She closes her eyes & inhales slowly,allowing the woody fragrance ample time to charm her senses.
Arnav wraps his arms around her & pulls her closer.
Khushi clutches the back of his kurta with her right hand.
Arnav: Relax sweetheart! You'll get to meet your honey on every Sunday!
Khushi lifts her head off his chest as soon as he says that.
Khushi: You mean to say that you'll shave only on Sundays?
Arnav: No. I mean.. even if I dont shave on any other day,I'll definitely shave on Sunday!
Khushi: And what about the itar?
Arnav: I'll apply it once we're back to our bedroom! I mean after dinner!
Khushi: Honey!
She pouts as she burries her face in his chest.
Arnav: Okay,fine! I'll apply it after having a bath. But jus' a li'l bit of it.. okay?
Khushi: Okay.
She presses a kiss to his chest and sighs.
Khushi: Now I'll wait for Sunday every single day! Time is so wierd,is it not? When you're away from me,it just doesnt want to pass! It seems as if someone has stuck the two hands of the clock with your hairgel!
Arnav: And what happens when we're together?
Khushi: It seems as if buaji is running after the clock with her rolling pin! Thats why the hands run as fast as possible!
Arnav(smiles): Your imagination leaves me speechless, (kisses her hair) Sanka devi!
Khushi: What did you say?
Arnav: I mean.. Sanka baby!
She smacks his back with her right hand.
Khushi: You dont leave even 1 chance to tease me! Every now n then you're either teasing me or trying to scare me!
Arnav: When did I try to scare you?
Khushi: Did you forget what you'd said after we landed on Paris Airport?
*Flashback*
Khushi(shell shocked): What?! We're not.. in.. Paris?!
Arnav shook his head while keeping his wallet in his trouser pocket.
Khushi: Then.. which..(gulps)country is this?
Her heart skips a beat as a thought crosses her mind.
Khushi: I hope.. its not.. London?
Arnav(surprised): How did you come to know that this is London,Khushi?
Khushi(shocked): Hey Devi Maiyya! That means.. you brought me.. to.. London in the name of.. Paris?
Arnav nods.
*Flashback ends*
Khushi: Only I know how scared I was when you said that!
Arnav: Had you used your brain,you wouldnt have felt so scared!
Khushi: This is 1 more thing which you keep doing from time to time.
Arnav: This means what?
Khushi: Taunting me! You kept getting miffed with me for every little thing. You fought with me,yelled at..
Arnav(interrupts): You're talkin as if I was the only 1 to do all this! As if you were never miffed with me! As if you never fought with me, never yelled at me,never hurt me!
Khushi: When did I hurt you?
Arnav: When you said..
*Flashback*
Khushi: You're very angry,arent you? Come & take out your anger on me once again! If you're satisfied even after grabbing my arm.. (gulps) you can.. strip my.. skin off!
*Flashback ends*
When Khushi looks into Arnav's eyes,she finds them tearing up.
Khushi(cups his cheek): Please forgive me,honey! I'm sorry for all those times when I hurt you! (holds her ears)I'm so sorry!
Arnav holds her hands & takes her into his arms.
Khushi: I'm so stupid! Instead of recalling the good times,I started recalling the bad times! (breaks the hug)Now lets remember the good times!
Arnav: We'll do that in a moment. Right now,I wanna say sorry for all those time when I hurt you,I made you cry,I troubled you, taunted you.. I'm very sorry for all those times!
Khushi(pecks his lips): Its okay!
Arnav: But I'm not sorry for some things!
Khushi(frowns): Which things?
Arnav(tweaks her nose): For teasin you,for callin you a dragonfruit, for runnin after you on the beach, for kissin you while we were kayakin, for roamin inside the cruise liner while holdin your hand, for feedin you with my hand in Eiffel tower's restaurant,for ticklin you & for finishin the pesto sauce before gnochhi was ready!
Khushi smiles shyly while turning crimson.
Arnav: Now you tell me about those things for which you wont say sorry!
Khushi: I'll tell you some other time!
Arnav: Why not now?..
Khushi: No,not now. Right now I want to gaze at you & this house! We can talk anytime but.. I dont know when I'll get to see this house again?
Arnav(arm around her shoulder): Why are you so sad,baby? Okay.. lemme do somethin for you..
Khushi(confused): What are you planning to do?
Arnav: I promise: We'll plan the next trip on Paris on our 2nd anniversary! So what if its a short trip?! I'll bring you to Paris next year! And that's a promise!
He seals his promise with a kiss.
Khushi: Thank you so much! Now look,we've already seen everything this time-from Eiffel tower to Louvre museum. So if we get to come to Paris for only a few days next year,I wont mind it! Even if we dont get to go anywhere else or roam around in Paris,its absolutely fine! I just want to stay in this house,with you!
Arnav: Thats exactly what I want! And.. jus' imagine what'll happen if we stay in this house for 3-4 days,without goin out even once!?
Khushi: What'll happen?
Arnav(smirks): 1 for mornin,1 for afternoon & 1 for evenin! Total 3 positions per day! Which makes it 9 positions for 3 days!
Khushi(shakes her head): You're too much! (smacks her head)I shouldve known your answer! BTW,are you sure you would manage with just 3 per day?
Arnav: Ya,I guess.. And if its not enough,we can always indulge some foreplay,afterplay or oral!
Khushi: Why not!? You could probably invent a new position yourselF! Arnav Singh Raizada special position!
Arnav(shrugs): You never know!
Khushi: Come on..
Arnav: Where to?
Khushi: To the terrace. For the last time,in your arms!..
Arnav: Baby,please! Stop sayin last time,last time! Thats what you've been sayin since yesterday! Last bike trip, last day, last evenin, last dance, last position, last breakfast,etc,etc,etc! I've started to hate this 'last' word!
Khushi: Okay,I wont say that again. But I hope you're taking me to the terrace right now?
Arnav: Yes,I am!
He got up & scooped her in his arms before heading up the stairs.
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*The same day,Shantivan,8 p.m.*
A smile appeared on nani's lips as she entered through the main door.
Nani(calls loudly): Anjali bitiya...!
Anjali: Coming nani...!
Rahim chacha walked up to nani with Lakshmi nestled in his lap.
Nani(taking Lakshmi in her arms): Lachchhmi,I hope you didnt bitiya?
Anjali(coming down the stairs): No,she didnt,nani! Lakshmi never interfered with my work!
Nani smiled as Lakshmi nibbled her cheek.
Nani(petting her): Thats like my good girl! Rahimji,please take her to the poolside. I'll be there after taking rest.
Once Rahim chacha left,the two ladies settled down in the living room.
Anjali: How was the satsang?
Nani: It was great! Sushila ji, Kanchan bitiya, Mrs. Gaur.. everyone was asking about you. Had you been there,they would've been very happy.
Anjali: How I wish I could've been there,nani! I'd planned to leave a bit later. But the preparations took all of my time & I couldnt make it to the satsang.
Nani: You've made grand preparations,bitiya! The house is so well decorated! It seems like a major festival is upon us!
Anjali: Chhotey & Khushiji are coming home after sucha long time. And then we're having their anniversary party tomorrow. Thats why I made all the preparations today itself,so I wont have to spend time over them tomorrow!
Nani: You did the right thing,bitiya! (appreciative smile)The house looks lovely!
Anjali(smiles): Thank you, nani!
Nani: Did you speak to Chhotey?
Anjali: Yes. I spoke to both,Chhotey & Khushiji.
Nani: How are they? I hope they reached the airport on time..
Anjali: They're fine. They were just about to leave for the airport when I spoke to them. The moment I ended their call,I recieved NKbhai's call!
Nani: What did he say? How was Lavanya bitiya's friend's wedding?
Anjali: The wedding went well. They enjoyed thoroughly, especially Lavanya! NKbhai said that they'll go to see the Taj Mahal in the morning. And they'll leave for Delhi from there itself
Nani: Which means they'll be home before the function starts in the evening!
Anjali: Yes nani. They'll not only reach home,they'll also get some time to unwind.
Nani(nods): Now its time for you to unwind,bitiya. You've been on your toes since this morning. You didnt even eat properly.
Anjali: I'm fine,nani. I'll take rest when I feel tired. Right now I & mamiji are preparing for tomorrow's program!
Nani: Alright,go ahead & prepare well! I'll go to my room..
Anjali: Okay nani. BTW,there's a surprise waiting for you in your room!
Nani: What was the need to arrange for a surprise for me,bitiya? Its not my anniversary!
Anjali: I know that,nani! But I havent arranged this surprise! You'll find out everything once you go to your bedroom!
Nani: Alright,alright!
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Nani frowned upon inspecting her bedroom.
Nani(thinks): Anjali bitiya was talking about some surprise. But I cant see anything special over here. Was she.. joking?(sighs)Be it whatever! I'll ask her while having dinner. Right now my legs badly need some rest. (sitting on the bed)The satsang has..
She stopped mid sentence when her hand touched a piece of paper.
Nani(wonders): What is this?
She decided to wear her spectacles before looking at the paper.
Nani(pleasantly surprised): Post.. card?
The smile on her lips grew wider when she saw the names of the senders.
Nani(reads aloud): Mrs & Mr Arnav Singh Raizada from: Avenue Gustave Eiffel 75007,Paris,France.

She immediately knew what Anjali was talking about.
Nani(thinks): So this is the surprise! I'm glad Lachchhmi didnt find it before I did! Otherwise I wouldve never got to know what Chhotey has written in this postcard? Let me see.. (reads aloud)
To
Nani,
I'm sure this postcard will remind you about me and,more than me,about nanaji! I was in London for 40 days but my schedule was so hectic that I couldnt even send 1 postcard for you. Sorry bout that! Today's postcard is special!In the past,I've written several postcards to you but this is the first them when I & Khushi are writing 1 to you! Khushi will probably write as much as she talks! Thats why I dont wanna take too much space. Dont worry bout us! We're fine. We'll see you soon. Till then,take care.
From:
Chhotey.

Nani blinked back her tears before reading what Khushi had to say.

Dear naniji,

Namaste! I hope you're fine. And,in case you arent,reading this postcard will surely make you feel better! Arnavji told me just now about your love for postcards! Henceforth,I'll make it a point to write to you eveytime I travel out of Dilli! And,if you allow me,I'd like to sit next to you & read all the postcards in your box some day! Right now we're on our way to explore the Eiffel tower. Once we're back home,I'll talk to you at ease for a long.. time! Till then you take care of yourself. And please dont worry about us. We're very happy! Arnavji is taking good care of me!

Please give Lakshmiji a hug from my side! Please convey my namaste to mamaji,mamiji & Om Prakashji & my salaam to Rahim chacha! Give my love to di,jiji,jijaji,Nanheji & Lavanyaji! And accept our pranaam!

Yours,
Khushi bitiya.

Nani wiped her eyes before reading the postcard yet again.
Nani(thinks): I've recieved a postcard after so many years! Its not special just for you,Chhotey,its very special for me as well! You & Khushi bitiya have my blessings! Stay happy and in love forever! (caresses the postcard) And keep up the good job of bringing smiles on the faces of your loved ones!
She opens her wardrobe & takes out an old box covered with a richly embroidered piece of cloth.
Nani: I dont even remember who sent me the last postcard and from where? In this modern age of the internet,it seems like people dont even know what a letter or postcard means,forget about writing one!
Before adding ArShi's postcard to her stack,nani decides to read the topmost postcard.

Nani(reads aloud):
Respected samdhinji,

Parnaam! I'd like to inform you with profound grief that your samdhi Swargiya Sri Bhogilal Kuswaha ji passed away this afternoon because of a heart attack. Kindly allow Manorama bitiya,Mahendar babu and Aakas babua to attend the funeral. My daughter had been considerably worried about her babuji's deteriorating health since a long time. If she committed some mistake in sucha situation,then I would like to apologize on her behalf! Please take care of her. Please give her your blessings. I'll send an invitation as soon as the date for the sraadhh is fixed. If possible,please attend it.
Thanking you,
Bhanurekha Kuswaha.

Nani(thinks): I dont know if I was able to take proper care of Manorama during those difficult times. Please pardon me Devi Maiyya if You feel that I failed to do that! Please grant peace to samdhiji & samdhanji's souls!

She kept ArShi's postcard on the top of the pile before closing the box & putting it inside the cupboard.
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*CDG International Airport,Paris,8:30 p.m.*
Arnav: Wanna have coffee?
Khushi(shakes her head): No,you have it if you want to..
Arnav: Wanna have a croissant?
Khushi shook her head mutely.
Arnav: May be a.. jalebi?
Khushi: umm hmm! I dont feel like having anything at the moment!
Arnav: Then what do you feel like doin at the moment?
Khushi does not respond to the question.
Arnav(arm around her shoulder): Tell me,sweetheart! You've been silent for so long.
Khushi: I feel like..
Arnav: Yes,go ahead.. Tell me..
Khushi: I feel like crying!
She hides her face in his coat & starts sobbing.
Arnav(pats her head): This is not done,baby! You were cryin' at the Delhi airport when it was time to leave for Paris. Now you're cryin' at the Paris airport as we're bout to leave for Delhi. And see.. even today you're wearin that red dress which you'd worn that day. Dont blame me if someone assumes that you're a newly wedded bride!
Khushi lifts her head immediately & wipes her tears.
Khushi: I wont wear a red dress for any journey from now onwards! (looking at her wrists)And niether will I wear so many bangles.
Arnav(holds her wrist): You can wear bangles but dont wear red colored bangles. (caresses her bangles)You look beautiful when you wear them!
Khushi: Leave me!
Arnav: Why?
Khushi: What if someone sees us like this? What will he/she think? Leave my hand na! And now.. you better get used to.. living without these bangles.
Arnav: Why? Will you stop wearin them once we reach home?
Khushi: No! Why would I stop wearing them? I love them!
Arnav: Then whats the problem?
Khushi: The problem is.. once we go home,we wont get to stay with each other or next to each other 24/7,like we were staying over here. Here you were having a lot of fun! The bangles would jingle while I worked,they would jingle when I cooked food. And even when I was not doing anything, they would jingle the moment I would move my wrist! And I know how much you love to hear their jingling sound! (sighs)But once we go back,niether will you be present when I'll do the household chores, nor will you be present when I'll be cooking. So.. thats why I asked you to get used to their absence. Like I need to get used to ascending n descending the stairs on my own. We were living in a 2 storeyed penthouse over here while we'll be living in a 2 storeyed mansion over there. The only difference would be that we were alone here while we'll be staying with the family over there. So you wont carry me up n down the stairs in your lap na?
Arnav: I can do that,if you want me to..
Khushi: No need! Everybody will tease me! I'll have to bear the teasing anyways,since we extended our honeymoon!
Arnav: Oh baby! Why do you worry so much bout these things? Let them say whatever they want to,why should you bother?!
Khushi: You dont bother but I..
She stops abruptly when there's an announcement on the loudspeaker.
Khushi: Was this announcement about our flight?
Arnav: Nope!
Khushi: Thanks be to Devi Maiyya! We still have some la.. I mean.. some moments in Paris..
Arnav: Right! And you want to spend these precious moments by sheddin tears?
Khushi(ignores his question): What do you want to do in these moments?
Very soon Khushi realized that she had asked the wrong question.
Before she knew it,Arnav's lips were on hers.
She did protest but her protests were weak,partly because of his unrelenting lips & partly because a part
of her did not want to break the kiss!
And so the kiss continued till they were breathless.
Once her breathing was back to normal,Khushi smacked Arnav's arm.
Khushi: What did you do just now?
Arnav(shocked): You didnt realize what I was doin? (innocently)Shall I do it again?
Khushi(leans away): No need! I meant.. why did you.. kiss me?
Arnav: Coz we're in Paris!
Khushi: What kind of an answer is that!
Arnav: This is the correct answer! Nobody minds such things over here,baby! Its perfectly normal! And I've only kissed you! I never..
Khushi: Keep quiet!
Arnav: This is 1 more thing for which I wont say sorry!
Khushi: When did I ask you to say sorry?!
Arnav: Kh.. Baby,I was jus' sayin.. generally. And you need not feel so embarassed! I wasnt tryin a posi..
Khushi: Ssshh! what.. are.. you saying?
Arnav: I'm telling the truth!
Khushi: Okay,enough! Lets end this topic right here! a.. I'd initially planned to ask these questions after reaching home. But,since we're having some time at hand,I feel I can ask them right away..
Arnav: Which questions are you talkin bout?
Khushi: The ones which I'd asked & amma,babuji & buaji had answered when we had returned from Kashmir!
Arnav: Oh.. you mean to say that you wanna ask me bout my Paris yatra?
Khushi(smiles): Yeah! So tell me,how was your yatra?
Arnav: It was absolutely amazin'! Each day was memorable!
Khushi: Thats so true! I would say that each moment was memorable! a.. okay now we move on to the next question: I hope you didnt have to face any problems?
Arnav: To be honest with you,there were big n small problems but they were managable!
Khushi: And.. any complains?
Arnav: Not at all! You tried your level best! You did all that you could,be it givin a massage or.. (smiles)tryin some wierd position! You did whatever felt right & if you didnt like something,you told me bout it very honestly. And I appreciate that!
Khushi: Now comes the last question: I tried many new things during this yatra,like.. cooking with you,wearing chemise and.. ja.. cu.. zzi me.. So..you need to tell me about 1 thing which you liked the most? And.. also 1 thing which you didnt like 1 bit.
Arnav: hmm.. okay! I was elated when I saw that you were very eager for s.. (checks himself)yawn.. sambandh(sex) and also for trying new.. mudras (positions)! Your behaviour,your body language & expressions clearly told me about your excitement n eagerness. That would make me happy coz it made me realize that you've come a long way! The girl who was scared about.. tryin new mudras n.. who didnt wanna come outta her comfort zone was eager to try out new things with me! She wanted to try & see what she was comfortable with & what made her uncomfortable! The fact that you're ready to explore.. new horizons with me,be it an unknown city or.. an untried part of our private life,that itself makes me super happy!
He pauses to kiss her cheek, which gains deep color the moment he retrieves his lips.
Arnav: And.. I felt the happiest last night when you explained that no.. yawn sambandh doesnt mean that..
Khushi(interrupts): Ya,ya! I.. get your point!
Arnav(smiles): Right! And.. (holding her injured hand)I guess its a tie..
Khushi(frowns): Tie?
Arnav: I mean.. you did 2 things which I didnt like at all. So its a tie between both of them.
Khushi: I know the first one! You didnt like it when I asked you to strip my skin off..
Arnav: No.. I mean,ya I've already told you that I was deeply hurt when you'd said that. But the point is that I was equally hurt when..
Khushi: When I burnt my hand,right?
Arnav: Yes. And secondly,when you went for.. Full body.. you know what I mean?
Khushi recalls their fights after Arnav discovered that she had gone for full body,Brazilian waxing.
Khushi: Yes,I know. That ruined the first part of our yatra. And all your.. plans.. failed. I'm so..
Arnav(interrupts): You've already apologized for that. And you also promised that you wont do that again.
Khushi: I remember that. The next time we're in Paris,I'll make sure that you dont get a chance to complain! I want you to be happy from the moment we step out of Shantivan till we come back after the trip!
Arnav: I'll try my best as well. Now you tell me,how was your yatra?
Khushi(smiles): It was beyond excellent! It was ten times better than what I'd been expecting!
Arnav: Seriously?
Khushi: Devi Maiyya ki kasam! I'd never imagined that I'll fall in love with a city outside my country or with its food items!
Arnav: Food items or croissant?
Khushi: Ya,thats what I meant!
Arnav: Lemme see if I can get some time to do it next week or.. may be in the week after that,I'll take you to Khan market. There's a famous French patisserie called L'Opera o'er there. You'll get to have as many croissants as you want,in as many varieties as you'd get in Paris! And we'll even get some croissants packed for you to have at home. Khushi: You'll be able to take me to that patisserie once or may be twice in a month,right? What if I feel like having croissant & you're unable to take me to Khan market? (before he could answer)Thats why I've decided that I'll find the recipe of croissant using your laptop! That way I can prepare & have croissants as & when I like!
Arnav: Not a bad idea! It means our family members & neighbours will get to have jalebis as well as croissants from time to time!
Khushi: yes,thats right!
Arnav: Okay,now we move on to the second question-what about problems?
Khushi: Yes,I did have some problems because of the new language & the way of life over here,which is quite different from ours. The biggest problem was when I had to book tickets for the cruise liner but your laptop got discharged and.. we werent using our mobiles. I'm so glad that I could spot that booth!
Arnav: Ya,I know.. you did find the solution to that problem,no matter how difficult it was!
Khushi: By Devi Maiyya's grace!
Arnav: Now comes the next question- Any complains?
Khushi: Not at all! You never gave me a chance to complain about anything! Do you remember? When we were talking in the car,about our Paris yatra, you'd said..
*Flashback*
Arnav: You never asked me..
Khushi(frowns): What?
Arnav: How was my trip? Whether I had any problems or not? Whether I have any complains or not?
Khushi: Why would I ask you? This wasnt your yatra(pilgrimage)! This was amma,babuji & buaji's pilgrimage. Hence it was my duty to ask them about it!
Arnav: I see..
Khushi(blushes): I'll ask all these questions to you.. later on!
Arnav: You mean.. after reachin home?
Khushi: Nope! (lowers her gaze) After your yatra..
Arnav(confused): My yatra?
Khushi(nods): Paris yatra!
Arnav(smiles): Oh.. okay! I'll also ask you at that time-(imitates her) Khushiji,how was your yatra?
Khushi shakes her head & smiles.
Arnav: Tell me honestly-Did Arnavji trouble you a lot? I hope you had no problems while travelling over there? I hope you have no complains with Arnavji?
Khushi: Of course not! I'm damn sure that Arnavji will leave no stone unturned to make sure that Paris yatra is a special one for me! All that I'm worried about is.. he shouldnt have any complains about me! (cups his cheek)You've seen how amma,babuji & buaji are today na? I want you to be twice more happy when we return from Paris!
*Flashback ends*
Khushi: Both my assumptions were proved right!
Arnav: Assumptions?
Khushi(nods): You left no stone unturned to make this trip special and.. I ended up giving you several chances to complain.
Arnav: didnt I tell you just now? You did what you could. And you tried your level best!
Khushi: Yes but.. there were a lot of obstacles in this trip,because of my mistakes. And you certainly dont look twice as happy as amma,babuji or buaji. You look so sad.
Arnav: Thats bcoz our yatra will end tonight. Recall my expressions while we were in Southampton or when we'd returned to the penthouse?
Khushi: You were elated!
Arnav: Exactly! So remember that expression not this one! Good you reminded me else I wouldve forgotten to ask you if.. honey troubled you a lot or..?
Khushi: Yes,he did trouble me a lot! But its okay!
Arnav: Great! Now comes the last question-which was you happiest moment & which was the saddest moment?
Khushi: Mine is a tie as well! I felt happiest for the first time when I asked you to wait outside the Iscon temple,yet you continued to stand where you were. And when I asked you as to why you didnt go out,you said..
*Flashback*
Arnav: I thought it would be better for you if.. I were to stand here. Thats why I didnt go out.
*Flashback ends*
Khushi: I cant tell you how happy I was upon hearing you answer! I was very happy when you'd chosen the oh mere dil k chain song for our dance! I was on top of the world when you made baingan ka bhartaa following my instructions! And..
Arnav: I get it! There were many moments when you were extremely happy & so you cant choose any 1 of those!
Khushi: Yes,thats right! And.. the saddest moment would be when.. you asked me to take your permission before touching your laptop and.. other belongings.
Arnav: I know.. Sorry,once again! I wont give you a chance to complain durin our next trip! I dont want you to have tears in your eyes at any point of time durin' the trip! With the exception of the airport..
Khushi: You mean to say that its a given that I'll cry at the airport?
Arnav: Thats how it seems right now but I'll be glad if you could prove me wrong!
Khushi: Time will decide that! Right now I'm feeling hungry so.. can I have a croissant?
Arnav: Of course you can! Dont hav too many of those coz you'll be havin dinner in the flight.
Khushi: Alright. Would you like to have 1?
Arnav: nope! I'm not hungry..
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Arnav tapped Khushi's shoulder when she had eaten nearly half of the croissant.
Khushi: Yes?
Arnav: Can I have a bite?
Khushi: Didnt you say that you were not hungry?
Arnav: Yes,I wasnt. But.. lookin at you even I feel hungry now!
Khushi(extends her hand): Take this..
Instead of taking the croissant from her hand,he holds her hand & directs it towards his mouth.
Khushi: You.. will never change!
She had barely taken a bite when he tapped her shoulder once again.
Khushi(irritated): hmm?
Arnav: Can I have 1 more bite?
Khushi(turning away): umm hmm!
Arnav: Baby,please!
Khushi(gulps): If you're so hungry,I'll give you the other croissant.
Arnav: No,I dont wanna have that. I just wanna have a bite from your croissant!
Khushi: Why? What is so special about my croissant? Both the croissant are similar,having the same flavors then why do you want my croissant?
Arnav: Please lemme have yours! I wont get a chance to eat from your hands once we reach home.
Khushi melted after hearing that.
She not only fed him,but once they were through,she even wiped his mouth with her napkin.
Arnav was glad that he was able to get her out of her over conscious mode.
Khushi: Water?
Arnav: Yes. You have it first..
Arnav smiled as she held the bottle to his mouth.
Arnav: Thanks! So.. the dinner in the flight..
Khushi: Areh! You're too much! When I allowed you to hold my finger,you grabbed my hand!
Arnav couldnt help the smile that appeared on his lips.
Khushi: I'm not going to.. feed you in the flight.
Arnav: Okay,fine!
Khushi: You look so.. handsome when you smile like that! (turns to him)May Devi Maiyya protect your smile from the evil eye!
She was about to rub her kohled eye with her little finger when Arnav stopped her.
Arnav: Noways! I wont be affected by any evil eye,okay? And even if someone casts an evil eye on me I dont care bout it! I wont allow you to put this black dot behind my ear!
Khushi: Please dont say that,honey! May Devi Maiyya always protect you from evil eye! And.. you've worn this suit after sucha long time today! On top of that you're smiling! I'm scared.. what if you get affected by the evil eye? So either you allow me to apply a black dot behind your ear or else I'll have to take your balaaiyyaan,in buaji's style!
Arnav: Nope! I'm not allowin you to apply that black dot! And no,you're takin my balaaiyaan either! Dont even think bout it!
Khushi: Then there's only 1 wayout. I'm sure you wont mind this!
Without waiting for him to react,she took his right hand to her mouth & bit the tip of his little finger.
Khushi: is this okay?
Arnav,who was still in shock,nodded in reply.
Khushi smiled as she settled down comfortably in her seat.
A few minutes later,Arnav wrapped an arm around her shoulder,drawing her attention towards him.
Arnav: I want you to use this method the next time you want to ward off the evil eye!
Khushi(smiles): Okay,I'll do that!
Soon they heard the departure announcement of their flight.
Arnav(points out): That is our gate..
When he turned to Khushi,he saw a morose expression on her face.
Arnav(holds her hand): Its not the end of life,sweetheart! Its just the end of our honeymoon! We're yet to do a lot many things,explore many places like.. Lucknow,Chandni Chowk's market and.. we'll also be goin to Sydney for NK & Lavanya's weddin',right?
Khushi: hmm..
Arnav: Then there'll be a host of special occasions waitin for us as soon as we reach home-our anniversary party,your birthday and then.. festivals liketeej,rakshabandhan,janmashtami,navratri,diwali! There's so much to look forward to!
Khushi: Ya,thats true..
Arnav: So cheer up! Like I told you,its not the end of life!
Khushi: Ya,I know..
Arnav(cups her cheek): Will you smile for me?
Although she did smile only because he asked her to,her smile grew wider when she saw a smile on his lips.
Arnav: Shall we leave? If we dont leave now,we'll end up missin' the flight!
Khushi: Yes,lets go..
Holding her hand safely in his,Arnav was about to head towards their departure terminal when Khushi called him.
Khushi: Wait a minute honey..
Arnav: Now dont tell me that you want to touch the ground & take blessings! This is Paris not Delhi,you know that?
Khushi: No,I just.. wanted to say something..
Arnav: What is it?
Khushi: a.. J'taime! (I love you!)
Arnav(surprised): What?
Khushi(loudly): J'taime!
Arnav(smiles): Your timing is unbelievable! Anyways.. j'taime aussi! (I love you too!)
She surprised him further by throwing her free arm around him.
Arnav hugged her back by wrapping his arm around her waist.
It seemed like the world stopped revolving for that 1 minute when they were in an embrace.
When she withdrew her arm,Arnav noticed tears in Khushi's eyes while Khushi noticed a wet sheen in his eyes.
They stared at each other for a long moment before another announcement for departure blared through the loudspeaker.
Arnav(blinks rapidly): We need to hurry up..
Khushi(grabbing her handbag): I'm ready. Lets go..
As they approached the waiting airplane,Khushi glanced over her shoulder.
Khushi(thinks): Now I.. cant wait for any longer. Its time to leave. Goodbye Paris! See you next year!
Arnav: You go in front..
Khushi(turning to him): Okay..
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Khushi started feeling better the instant she stepped inside the aircraft.
An Indian lady clad in a saree smiled at her.
Airhostess(folds her hands): Namaste ma'm! Air India me aapka swaagat hai! (Welcome to Air India!)
Khushi(smiles): Dhanyavaad! (thanks!)
As she walked inside the aisle,Khushi noticed a few other airhostesses sporting similar sarees.
Khushi(thinks): Wow! I like their uniforms! I wish each of the flights had these uniforms and such well behaved airhostesses!
Since the flight is desi it means.. the food will also be desi! Who knows? I might find haldi wala doodh(turmeric infused milk) in here?
Arnav(from behind her): Go ahead!
Khushi: a.. yes,yes! What are the seat numbers?
Arnav: 21,22..
As she walked upto their seats,she noticed the empty three seater beside on the other side of the aisle.
Khushi(thinks): In my dream,Salmanji was seated over here. Lets see who takes this seat in reality.
Arnav: Are you goin inside or should I go?
Khushi: I'm going. (going towards her seat) Anyways,you wont glance outside through the window even once! So you dont need the window seat!Arnav: But I need to sit,isnt it? So sit down fast! There are a number of passengers behind us who want to reach up to their seats.
Khushi(sitting down): I was sitting down anyways!
Arnav looks into her eyes While fastening her seatbelt.
Khushi: Why are you staring at me like that?
Arnav: What was going on in your mind while you were standin in the aisle?
Khushi: Nothing!
Arnav(concerned): I hope you're fine.
Khushi: Yes.. I am. And.. what about you?
Arnav: I'm fine.
While Arnav was fastening his seatbelt,Khushi peered at the three seater.
An elderly Indian couple was seated on the outer two seats while the window seat was empty.
Arnav: If you want to look outside,you can use your window..
Khushi: I know that!
The flight hit the runway within no time.
Khushi closed her eyes & chanted Devi Maiyya's name.
Arnav slipped his hand into Khushi's open palm & waited for her to calm down.
Khushi's eyes opened out of their own volition as their flight soared into the night sky.
She let go of Arnav's hand before he unfastened her seatbelt.
Arnav: Now you'll be able to sit comfortably. Lemme know in case you need to adjust the seat..
Khushi: Okay.
She shifted her attention to the flight attendant demonstrating safety measures.
Once he was done,she turned to look out of the window.
The city of Paris now appeared as a collage of big & small twinkling lights.
Her heart sank as she thought about the last day of their honeymoon.
Her eyes went to Arnav who was sitting calmly with his eyes closed.
Khushi(places her hand on his arm): What are you thinking?
Arnav: I was wonderin if I should fix a meetin with Mr. Roy on Monday or should I call him at home on Sunday?
Khushi: oh ho! You've turned to ASR from now itself! Delhi is still far away! And sunday & monday are farther than that. So dont think about them from now.
Arnav: Okay,fine!
The airhostess approached them a few minutes later.
Airhostess(handing packaged water): Sir,dinner will be veg or non-veg?
Arnav: 1 veg,1 non veg.
Airhostess: Right sir.
Khushi: a.. excuse me?
She ignored Arnav's expression as he turned to her.
Airhostess: Yes ma'm?
Khushi: Can I get.. some.. milk?
Airhostess: Hot or cold?
Khushi(relieved smile): Hot! And.. can I get.. some.. turmeric?
Arnav(thinks): What the..!?
Airhostess: No ma'm..
Khushi: Thats fine! Please get some sugarfree milk after another.. 10-15 minutes.
Airhostess: Sure!
Khushi(smiles): Thank you!
Airhostess(smiles back): You're welcome!
Khushi turned to Arnav once she left.
Khushi: Didnt you say that milk is not available in flight?
Arnav(not looking at her): ya.. umm.. this is.. Air India's flight. So.. may be.. thats why you could.. get milk. Its.. not available in.. Air France's flight...
Khushi: Why? The people over there do drink milk! Then why wont they stock in flights?
Arnav: I dunno..
Khushi: Dont know or.. you dont want me to know?
Arnav(admits): yes,I didnt want you to know!
Khushi: You wont get to do as you please this time around! So what if Haldi wala doodh is not available? You'll have to drink warm milk!
Arnav: Whats the need,baby?
Khushi: Coz if you dont have it,you wont be able to sleep well. You'll have a bad headache tomorrow. How will you be able to work in your office like that?
Arnav(makes a face): You jus' killed my appetite!
Khushi: Say whatever you want to say! You're having milk & thats final!
They had dinner in perfect silence.
Khushi thanked the airhostess once again when she gave her a glass of warm milk.
Khushi surprised Arnav yet again by gulping down 1/4th of the milk.
Arnav: What the..!?
Khushi(extends the glass): I hope you wont mind drinking it now?
Arnav wordlessly took the glass from her.
He crinkled his nose as he brought it nearer to his lips.
Khushi(thinks): Who will say that he's a 29 year old man!? He's making faces as if he's a 9 or 10 year old boy! (sighs)Anyways,my job is done. From next time onwards,I'll carry a packet of turmeric from home!
She thanked him once he emptied the glass.
Arnav: Are you sure this helps in gettin sleep?
Khushi: Yes! Why do you ask?
Arnav: Coz I feel like pukin'!
Khushi: May be you're feeling nauseus because.. you've had milk after a long time. Why dont you try to divert yourself?
Arnav took out a magazine from the back pocket of the seat in front & tried to concentrate.
Khushi(thinks): Hey Devi Maiyya! I hope I.. didnt make a mistake? If he's unable to digest it,the food will also come out alongwith the milk. What if he falls sick before we reach home? (checks herself) no,no!Please dont let that happen,Devi Maiyya!
She shifted nervously in her seat while keeping her gaze fixed on Arnav.
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*Half an hour later*
The cabin lights were dimmed as the passengers prepared to go to sleep.
Arnav: I guess we should also.. go to sleep now.
Khushi: Are you.. feeling better?
Arnav: Ya,slightly better.
Khushi: Do wake me up.. in case you.. dont feel well in the night.
Arnav(holds her hand): Dont worry! I'm feelin better..
Khushi: Thanks be to Devi Maiyya!
Arnav: Shall I adjust your seat?
Khushi: Yes..
Arnav switched off the overhead lights after adjusting their seats.
He waited impatiently for some time.
When it appeared like the passengers had fallen asleep,he shifted his focus to his wife.
To his dismay,she was asleep.
Arnav(under his breath): Oh.. shit!
Khushi opened her eyes & blinked rapidly.
Khushi(lifts her head): What happened honey? Do you need something?
Arnav: Ssshhh! *whispers* I'm fine! Nothing happened to me..
***A/N: ArShi are whispering throughout the rest of the conversation.***
Khushi: Then.. why didnt you sleep till now? Are you still feeling nauseus?
Arnav: Nope!
Khushi: Then.. whats the problem?
In response,Arnav took her hand to his mouth & kissed it.
An embarassed Khushi closed her eyes when her bangles jingled.
She tried to withdraw her hand but he did not allow her to do so.
Khushi(thinks): Hey Devi Maiyya! From next time onwards,I'll remove all my bangles before getting into the pla..
She stopped her self talk when Arnav removed 1 of her bangles.
Khushi clicked her tongue in disapproval yet Arnav removed another bangle.
Khushi: Dont remove 1 bangle at a time or else you'll end up bending or twisting them!
Arnav: Sorry!
Khushi: Take out 3 or 4 bangles at a time..
Arnav did what he was told for both the hands.
Khushi made a mental note to take out all the bangles from the seatpocket as soon as she woke up the next morning.
Arnav started a trail of soft kisses from her fingertips to her shoulder.
Khushi caught her lower lip between her teeth in order to prevent herself from moaning or sighing.
She was shocked when Arnav removed her dupatta from around her neck.
Khushi: What are you doing!?
Arnav(moving her hair aside): Everyone is asleep.
Khushi: How do you know that?
He chose not to reply to her question.
Khushi placed her injured hand on his shoulder when he kissed the side of her neck.
Khushi: No.. no honey! Please.. not here!
Arnav(removing her hand from his shoulder): Why not?
Khushi: 2 elders of Indian origin are seated right across the aisle. Didnt you see them?
Arnav: So what?
Khushi: Have some shame & show some respect towards them! What if.. they see us?
Arnav: First of all,they wont be able to see anythin in the dark without wearin their spectacles. Secondly,even if they do see us,what difference does it make!? They're not related to us!
Khushi: Still.. What if.. an airhostess spots us? What will she think? And.. most importantly,I asked you to have milk so that you could sleep well. If you do all this right now,the effect of the milk will be gone. And niether of us will be able to sleep!
Arnav: Okay,relax! I'll jus.. kiss you once. I wont do anythin after that! I promise!
Khushi: Noways!
Arnav: Come on,baby! Jus' 1 kiss..
Khushi: Try to understand! I.. wont be able to control myself! Why are you hell bent upon embarassing both of us?
Arnav: Alright. I wont do anythin,okay? Dont be so upset.
Khushi: I dont want you to be upset,either. Its only a question of 1 night! Please try to sleep,hmm?
Arnav: hmm.
She was about to pat his head when he stopped her.
Arnav: Let it be. I'll be fine.
Khushi: Okay.
Niether of them wished each other goodnight.
May be because they knew that it was not really going to be a good night.
What they didnt know,however,was that it was only the start of several such long,"notgood" nights.
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Precap:
Khushi: What is the matter? You appear quite tensed.
Arnav: I'm tensed 'coz there'll be a bomb blast pretty soon!
Khushi(shell shocked): What?!
Arnav nodded with a long sigh.
Khushi(looks around): Y.. you mean.. the airport has been.. attacked by.. terrorists?! Hey Devi Maiyya!
Arnav: Relax! What I meant was.. the moment I switch on my cellphone,there'll be a bombardment of messages,voicemails and reminders!
Khushi: Why couldnt you say that in the first place? (smacks his arm)You scared me like hell!

Kindly ignore typos & mistakes. Next update on Sunday,19th October.

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