PART-18:
At Delhi International Airport:
Shashi Gupta and Garima were waiting anxiously at the arrival terminal. Shashi checked the flight status and confirmed that it had landed. Garima looked at him expectantly.
Shashi: The flight has landed almost 45 minutes back. It's time.
Garima gave a big smile. "Probably going through the customs, I guess", she said.
Shashi: Hmm
Garima: It has been three full years
Shashi: I know. Long time!
They looked around hearing "Badi Maa". Shashi and Garima watched an excited Preetham and a smiling Shashank walking towards them.
Preetham hugged both of them together and then latched herself onto Garima. Shashi and Shashank hugged each other.
Preetham: Badi Maa and Bade Papa, I missed you both..
Garima: Chup, Preetham, I don't believe you. You are coming back after 3 years, is this how much you missed us?
Preetham (pouted): Sorry Badi Maa, but I really missed you every second there.
Shashi and Shashank smiled.
Shashi: How are your studies beta?
Preetham: Going good Bade papa. I have 4 week vacation before the start of next semester.
Garima: How is your health now beta? You look pale.
Preetham: I'm fine Badi Maa. Just a little weak that's all.
Shashi: You have been gone for 3 months Shashank. I have assigned a few projects under you. Once you settle down, take a look and let me know what you think!
Shashank: Sure, Bhai.
The rest of the drive to GM passed in Preetham telling them about her experiences in America.
At GM:
Bua was overjoyed to see her niece after a long time and hugged her affectionately. Khushi and Preetham screamed and squeezed each other tightly.
Preetham: Sorry Khushi, I missed your wedding
Khushi: No worries Preetham. I know you were ill. Otherwise you would never have missed it. How are you feeling now?
Bua: Ha, Preetham, you look pale beta.
Preetham: I am fine now Bua. Just a little weak.
Garima (affectionately): You will only eat and sleep as long as you are here. You are not stepping out of the house.
Preetham: Oh, no Badi Maa, I was hoping to see my old friends, catch up on my former college gossip, shop with Khushi...
Bua: Khushi beta, did you hear what Preetham said?
Khushi: Huh?
Garima: Khushi, why are you so absent-minded?
Khushi was lost in her hunky husband's actions from the morning.
Khushi: Nothing Amma.
Garima and Bua looked at each other.
Bua: Acha, go now Preetham, have a good bath and come back. Let's have food together.
Khushi and Preetham walked up the stairs to Preetham's room.
Preetham: Khushi, where is Jeejaji? Are you thinking about him?
Khushi blushed.
Preetham: Oh, so that's where you are. Where is he?
Khushi: He's at work. I'll introduce him to you tonight.
Preetham: Sure.
Khushi: Go relax, change and come down. Amma made Aloo Puri for you.
Garima and Bua were in the kitchen talking.
Garima: Did you see how lost Khushi was?
Bua: Ha, that is so surprising. She's always so excited to see Preetham
Garima: Poor girl, I think she is still worried about that girl in Arnav's room.
Bua: She has been lost since morning.
Garima: I think she is disturbed. I don't know where this is going.
Bua: I'm concerned about her too.
At GI:
Arnav, Samar Kaushal, Seema Gopal and Sheetal met with CEO of Ruffel industries as they wanted to corroborate with them on some designs and products. The meeting went well and they grabbed the deal. Since it was late, they decided to dine together at a restaurant. They conversed for a while, and then decided to start back to their homes.
As Samar and Seema left, Sheetal realized that her car would not start. Arnav and Sheetal tried for a while, but nothing worked. They decided to leave the car locked in the parking lot of the restaurant so Sheetal could send a mechanic to take care of it the next day.
Sheetal: ASR, do you mind dropping me at my place?
Arnav out of decency, did not want to leave Sheetal there at the restaurant. He could wait with her until she got a taxi, but that was probably not safe either. Arnav asked Sheetal to get onto his bike. They drove to her apartment talking about how to proceed further with the Ruffel deal.
As they reached the apartment building, Sheetal got down and invited Arnav to come in for some coffee.
Arnav: Sorry Sheetal, it's already late. Will come in some other time.
Sheetal: Sure ASR, thanks for the ride. Or I can get you a quick coffee so you won't feel sleepy when you ride back home since it is already late and you have a long way to go.
Arnav: That won't be necessary. I'm pretty fresh. The cool air doesn't let me feel drowsy. Good night.
Sheetal: Good night, see you tomorrow.
Later that night:Khushi and Preetham were jabbering about old friends and things happening in Delhi when Arnav walked in. Arnav had messaged Khushi earlier asking her not to wait for him for dinner as he would be eating out. Khushi was eagerly waiting for her husband, while talking to Preetham half immersed in his thoughts.Preetham saw a gorgeous guy dressed in business formals walking into the house. She saw him smile at them with a naughty twinkle in his eyes. She then noticed Khushi get up from the couch watching him, smiling and blushing at the same time. Khushi: Preetham, this is my husband ArnavArnav looked at Khushi questioningly.
Khushi: This is my cousin Preetham, Shashank Chachu's daughter. She just came today from California.
Arnav smiled at Preetham.
Arnav: Nice to meet you Preetham. Did you have a good flight?
Preetham (extending her head): Nice to meet you too Arnav. And yes, thank you I had a good flight.
Khushi was surprised at Preetham calling Arnav by his name when she had called him as 'Jeejaji' during their talks before.
Arnav (shaking her extended hand): Great then, we will catch up sometime later. I have to get back to work early. Have a good night Preetham.
Preetham: You too.
Arnav walked up the stairs, turned back and looked at Khushi subtly indicating to her to come up with him. Khushi understood.
Khushi: Good night Preetham, it's late. Go to sleep. You had a long flight.
Preetham: Ya, good night to you too.
Khushi walked up the stairs to her room to join her husband.
Preetham was, to say the least, stupefied. When she heard that Khushi had refused the Mehta alliance and instead gotten married to an employee of GI, she thought Khushi had made an impulsive decision in her childishness. Preetham was even surprised how her family members had accepted and supported her in this decision, specially Shashi.
Arnav's looks, manners, behavior, his accent, and confidence made a profound impact on Preetham.
She was very impressed with the way Arnav carried himself.
"Now I know why Khushi was resolute about marrying him", she thought. "He is extremely elegant and polished".
Preetham went to sleep contemplating.
In Arnav and Khushi's bedroom:
By the time Khushi came into their bedroom, Arnav had gone to freshen up. Khushi waited for Arnav to step out of the bathroom. He came back freshly showered with just a towel around his waist.
Khushi had not seen him that way before. Arnav knew that Khushi would be affected and wanted to tease her on purpose. Khushi blushed as she realized he walked towards her. Arnav pulled Khushi towards him and put his hands around her waist. She placed her palms on his bare chest.
He started kissing her on her hair, face and neck. "How was your day Sweetheart?", he asked her.
"Good", Khushi mumbled incoherently.
He started biting her softly on the neck and shoulders, "what did you do?", he said.
Khushi was too bygone in his kisses to think clearly. "Huh?", she said.
He pulled his head back and looked at her, "God, you look bewitching!".
He took his right hand up, sloped her nape, and took her lips in for a long kiss. The passion between them was fierce. Arnav moved his left hand down her back to her hips and squeezed her hard. Khushi gasped. He took the opportunity to thrust his tongue into her mouth. Later, noticing her gasping for breath, Arnav pulled back.
She looked frail and disoriented. Arnav carried her to the bed, and placed her gently on it. He leaned on the bed to her side, intertwined his fingers with hers and looked at her intently while her breathing started coming back to normal. Khushi opened her eyes, and saw him staring at her. Arnav bent in and kissed her multiple times.
Khushi moved her hands from his neck to his chest.
"Do you know one thing? I love the feel of your palms on my body. They are so soft", Arnav kissed Khushi's palms as he conversed with her.
"Do you remember the first time when you put your palms on me?", he continued, "That was when you sat behind me on my bike before our marriage." "I couldn't let go of the feeling of them on my back", he spoke truthfully.
Khushi looked extremely surprised, "You remember?", she asked.
"Of course I do", he said. "But they feel better on my bare skin", he flashed a smile at her. "And I'm waiting to experience how my hands feel on your bare skin", he croaked.
Khushi turned beet red at this. He kissed her again biting her lower lip.
"This is getting difficult Khushi. If this continues, I won't be able to stop myself", he spoke hoarsely.
"I want to tell you a few things related to our marriage before we commit to each other intimately", he continued, "I swore to myself that I would not take our relationship forward until I came out clean in front of you."
She looked at him with her big hazel eyes with lips parted slightly.
"Don't tempt me more you seductress", he resumed, "That's why we are travelling out this weekend- just the two of us", "For some serious talk and then... serious...Work".
Khushi lowered her eyes and giggled.
"Consider this a mini..no, let's say.. a Micro..honeymoon", he said.
"Good night darling", he wished and he was about to get off the bed when she held his hand.
"Arnav", she called, "Can you not sleep here?".
"No, Khushi, I won't be able to control myself. Just three more days and then you won't be able to stop me, even if you want", he winked at her.
Khushi saw him go back to the recliner and falling asleep. She felt very happy, and very lucky to be married to her love.
Khushi closed her eyes dreaming about her husband completely unaware that someone else in the same house was also lost in his thoughts...thoughts of her man.. her Arnav...
...PART-19... Edited by SillLisa - 6 years ago
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