AR Delhi was decorated like a bride with all those flowers and fairy lights. It was a big day for the Raizada's, Gupta's, Vadera's and Mathur's. After all it was the Engagement of Aditya Sanaah and Aman Nicky. Khushi and Anjali were taking care of the decorations completely. Not forgetting the 2 chipmunks helping them, none other than Ansh and Meetthi.
It has been 5 months since Arnav brought Khushi back into their lives and 3 months since that one fateful day when all the truth came to light. Khushi was the one who came out of everything strong. She became the invisible backbone of the family. Everyone adored her. Mainly Aarthy. Though Arnav was a little hesitating to let Khushi near her, Khushi again made him see the light.
Aarthy was happy in Shimla and Arnav has given strict instructions to Daijan to take care of her. AR shimla was under the managing of Aarthy who was one of the Directors in the board. She was only happy to do this for her husband.
All the relationships were set straight. The lovers were getting engaged. The relationships that were at the brink were mended. But one couple was yet to mend which was getting the BP and guilt high for one particular member of the family.
On that night, after that playful dinner which was filled with laughter and leg pullings that made that house sound like a home after a long time, Arnav and Khushi retired calling it a day. Once they entered the room, there was awkwardness filling the air. Well, mainly from Arnav's side it was guilty awkwardness kicking. Both stood looking everywhere but each other's face. Then they changed to night clothes and again stood not knowing what to do next.
Arnav: Err.. Umm.. Khushi?
Khushi: Umm.. Yes?
Arnav: shall we sleep?
Khushi noticed the hesitation in his voice. She frowned but went to her side of bed and kept the pillows ready for her to sleep. As she lay on it, she felt Arnav's side of mattress dipping. From her side position, Khushi lay on her back only for Arnav to keep his head on her tummy. Khushi sat up with a jerk.
Khushi: What is it Arnav?
She asked as she made herself sitting with her back on the headboard and started caressing Arnav's hair while he turned into her warmth. His warm breath on her belly was waking up her women in her. But she stayed calm wanting Arnav to speak.
Arnav: Don't turn your back on me Khushi.
Khushi: Arnav I like to sleep on my side. I sleep all over, so I am trying not to disturb your sleep. For now!
Arnav: Kick me, push me, sleep over me. But don't turn back.
Khushi: What is it Arnav?
Arnav: 4 Years I have suffered enough Khushi right from Papa's death. I thought I had you. But then again I was left alone. Loneliness is hell Khushi. You know that I don't make friends in people like you do. If not for Aman, I would have gone mad. Khushi..
Khushi: You are over thinking Arnav. I am here with you now. Please try to forget everything else.
She caressed the worry lines on his forehead and kept caressing his face trying to take the pain out. His pain was beyond tears. He was in distress completely.
Arnav: Khushi will you be able to forget the 3 years? Start afresh with me?
Khushi: You know that I will do anything for you. But what about my son Ansh?
Khushi said to lighten the mood. Amidst all the pain in his face, Khushi saw a light and small smile at the mention of Ansh.
Arnav heard Khushi mention Ansh as her son which was enough for him to understand that Khushi will do anything for him.
Arnav: Our Son Khushi. And trust me. He will only happy to help his Papa woo his Maa.
Khushi: I wouldn't dare. Both father and Son are same. Unpredictable!
Arnav(Chuckling): So What does Maa say?
Khushi: Papa's wish!
Arnav: Good night.
Khushi bent to his face and Arnav stiffened immediately. But Khushi bent and gave a peck on his forehead.
Khushi: Good night. Now just sleep.
Arnav shifted allowing Khushi to lie on the bed and once she settled he pulled Khushi into his arms and placed his face into her crook hiding in her silky stresses. Khushi hugged him and both drifted to their dreamland.
From then on Arnav tried everything he could to make their relationship straight. Khushi silently helped him. But something always held him back.
Two days after that night Arnav was all set to leave for AR and Khushi came with him to the door to see him off.
Khushi: Arnav! Did you talk with the Architect?
Arnav: Hmm yeah. As both the plots are half built. There is not much work left. You all will just have to decide how you want the wings to be like. I will arrange a meeting with the interior decorator and Architect. You can discuss.
Khushi: Hmm ok then. Take care. I will bring Lunch in few hours.
Arnav: Ok. There are some paper works you need to check. Better if you come. Ok now. Bye! See you soon.
Saying Arnav started turning but Khushi held his arm. Arnav raised his brow in question.
Khushi: Husband's bye in morning should not be so plain.
Saying she leaned on to him. Immediately Arnav stiffened much to Khushi's disappointment. But she hid it well and gave a peck on his jaw line.
Khushi: Bye! See you during lunch.
Khushi smiled brightly. Too brightly. But Arnav cannot be fooled. He saw that one emotion flicker in her eyes which he never wanted to see. He did saw her disappointment. Arnav gave her a small smile and moved out fast.
Arnav went to his office and sat on his chair with his eyes closed and head thrown back. Khushi's eyes today with disappointment and Khushi's eyes with angry tears when he tried to force her in Shimla flashed in his mind. Teras and resentment were something he hated to see in Khushi's eyes. He always wanted to give Khushi everything in the world because she has endured so much for her and Aditya and now for him too. SO he made arrangements to make Khushi one of the major partner in AR.
On the other side, Khushi decided not to back. Because that will only make him more miserable. She planned her advances in a more slow pace.
Since then, small small touches, little pecks, Good morning and Good evening kisses, long drives, dinner dates became their routine and Khushi saw to that Arnav was comfortable instead of hesitant. Just like Arnav said, Ansh was only happy to help. A 3 year old was more clear and smart in getting things done. Something that did not change was their sleeping arrangement. Arnav used to hold her as if she might disappear into the darkness. And other thing was Arnav's fiery possessiveness over Khushi that made her tired.
When the guest list for the engagement was made Khushi insisted that Ankit Kashyap should be invited. Because he was important in saving KHushi from braking and he was now involved in AR too as Kashyap construction was the one to renovate AR Delhi and build the new wing in Shimla.
But Arnav was so angry hearing Ankit Kashyap's name. It took nearly all day for Khushi to convince him that Ankit was just her friend and a broken man after losing love just like she was when they met. Arnav accepted though hesitantly.
All these hide and seek were well hid as Arnav and Khushi thougth. But no one can fool an elderly pair of eyes.
DM: Lo ji. The same pair of eyes missed the puring love in their eyes 3 years back but now finds this?
BJ: Devi! That time they were in distress. Human don't think straight when their brain is clouded with worry. They don't see something which is in front of their eyes!
DM: Not only Humans!
BJ(rolling eyes): Marriage and wife can do that even to god!
DM: KYA KAHA? WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Meenu: Shh.. I am trying to concentrate here.
Both DM and BJ gave each other an angry glare while Meenu rolles eyes.
Khushi was making everything ready for the evening for the engagement. She was checking with the caterers when Aarthy who came there for the function called Khushi.
Aarthy: Khushi bitiya!
Khushi: Ji maa.
Aarthy: Where is Pinki?
Khushi: She has gone to AR to check the decorations. You want something?
Aarthy: My after breakfast tea.
Khushi(slapped her forehead): Anjali asked me to give. But I forgot as the caterers came. Sorry Maa.
Aarthy: Nothing to worry. Can you bring it now?
Khushi: In few minutes.
Khushi went into Aarthy's room with her tea and kept it on the tea table in front of the couch she was sitting on. Khushi was about to move out when Aarthy called her.
Aarthy: bitiya..
Khushi: Ji maa.
Seeing a hesitant Aarthy Khushi reassured her and helped her say the matter that was disturbing.
Aarthy: Are you happy with Chote? I mean after Tara bitiya..
Khushi(cutting): I am happy Maa. Really really happy and Arnav is happy too.
Aarthy: I can see that Chote is happy. Since Ashutosh's death Arnav has forgotten to live like he used too. But in these 3 years he has seen worse and you too. So only..
Khushi: I know. Past cannot be changed. It can only be pushed aside.
Aarthy: You know.! when Chote and Pinki were kids, Ashutosh bought a doll for Pinki's birthday. Chote was 7 then. By mistake he stepped on the doll and broke it making pinki cry for hours, but she did forget when we gave her chocolates. One thing Chote cannot take was tears of people in his life.
So he started saving all the pocket money we gave and brought a new doll for pinki. Though Pinki forgot the broken doll, it was difficult for chote to forget how his mistake made her cry and until he mended it, he could not rest.
Aarthy chuckled.
Aarthy: Crazy kid. He could do anything for his family's happiness. And now I can see that You have become his backbone bitiya. You just need some patience to put up with him.
Khushi understood why Aarthy said that particular story of Arnav's childhood. Because then and now, the situation were same. Khushi took Aarthy's hands in hers and squeezed.
Khushi: I will take care of him Maa. I know he is difficult at times. But I am no less.
Both women smiled. Aarthy was now more relieved knowing that Khushi was all Arnav needed. She never doubted that, but as a mother she did worry knowing her son's nature which was now clear.
In AR, Arnav was checking all the arrangements made for the guests in his cabin when he saw Yash and Anjali having one of their silly fights. Arnav shook his head knowing how childish they both can be even after having a child.
When he saw them again, he saw that Yash was holding Anjali's hands and was kissing them. Anjali was looking at her husband with full love while Yash's gaze to Anjali held the adornment.
He remembered how he and Khushi used to spend time in that coffee shop throwing time out of window forgetting the world around them. Then Khushi's eyes would have the same emotion which he could see in Anjali's eyes and which was mixed with uncertainty in Khushi's eyes now. This was something he absolutely hated which made him decide something.
He returned home in the evening to get ready and take everyone for the Engagement in AR which was a very private affair with just close friends invited including Ankit. As soon as he parked the car, Khushi was there with a smile at the door to get his bag. She never forgot to be a wife but he still hesitated to become her husband.
DM: Hesitate hi karte rahoge Arnav beta? Move on!
BJ: Men are always slow Devi!
DM: Can't blame them when you are like this! Lazyyy!!
Meenu: Men are slow but steady đ
Arnav gave her the bag and before she could turn he put his hand around her waist and pulled her close kissing her forehead. If Khushi was surprised at him taking a step forward, she did not show.
Arnav: Hi!
Khushi: Hi..
Arnav: Had too much work today?
Khushi: Just the work that is to be done in any function.
Arnav: Did my little ASR trouble you?
Khushi: My Little ASR was anything but trouble. He helped me a lot and also took care of his little sister Meetthi while me and Anjali did the works.
Both of them chuckled listening to their son's antics.
Arnav: So all set and ready? Ansh and Meetthi are fresh and changed? And you...?
Khushi: Yes, Maa and daijaan did that. I was just going to change.
Arnav: Let us hurry. It is already 4 and we should be there by 5 at least.
Khushi: Your coffee is ready in the maker. Wait let me get it and then..
Arnav: Let it be fresh in maker. Let us change and then before leaving we will have our coffee and leave. I know that you like to have coffee before you leave anywhere. So you go and change. I will check on Ansh and come.
As said Arnav played sometime with Arnav and Ansh told him a big secret.
Ansh: Papa.. You know. I saw a beautiful red dress in Maa's clothes. I asked her to wear it.
Arnav then only remembered the saree he bought 3 years ago which he planned to give her on their wedding but never got a chance. So he gave it as Shagun during their wedding 3 months before. It was a beautiful red saree with gold floral border. The saree is a very soft material just like his Khushi, which is what tempted him to buy it. When he was getting ready to see Khushi in it, Aarthy called him.
Aarthy: Chote! Go to Aditya's room, Khushi has got your sherwani ready there. So that you both can get ready on time. Now go n change.
Arnav nodded and went to change in Aditya's present room where he stayed till the new wing gets ready. Soon Arnav came out in sherwani Khushi let out for him and rushed to the room while others left to the venue.
He knocked the door once, twice. And on the third time he heard a muffled voice from inside. He opened the door and went inside only to get the shock/surprise of his life inside the room in front of the closet mirror...
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