#2 Arshi FF - Sealed With Your Kiss/Chapter 41&42/(Pg-86&87)/U - Page 18

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Last three chapters show dominance. Arnav is hell bend to make Khushi surrender and she is no less. The woman is really strong willed. Even after her acceptance she is fighting back. But will she win.
Arnav on the other hand has fallen for her. His behaviour seems the same as he expected Khushi to confess her feelings.
Highly insane but mesmerising chapters

Chapter 24

A Death Before A Death

The path laid out ahead
is long and dark
but the path behind me
Is littered with rubble
Smoke dots the horizon
Thick black smoke
billowing into the sky
marking the bridges I've burned
Alone and lost
no turning back
no place to call home
No other choice
but to trudge on ahead
Into the dark, into the void

~A hunter must stalk his prey until the hunter becomes the hunted. Then the prey becomes the predator. Then the predator and the hunter fight ~

"Anything wrong with you princess...why the sudden silence, Arnav inquired. He and Khushi were sitting at the backseat, with him inclined in a relaxed pose while Khushi was sitting upright, with her back tensed. Ramlal was driving the car, while Mohit another of Arnav's trusted henchman was sitting next to him. "Loosen up a bit, will you, he rubbed the back of her neck, causing her to arch a little into his caress. "How can I?...you are not telling me where we are going?, she snapped, a frown creasing her forehead.

"Don't frown...otherwise you'll get wrinkles, he laughed lazily, tapping a finger between her brows. She cocked her head to one side, disloding his touch. Then staring at him through probing eyes, she leaned towards him. "What's gotten into you?...why the sudden I am-your-concerned hubby act?, there was a scornful smile on her face. "I am not concerned about you...I just want my problem to get sorted as soon as possible, he replied, his topaz eyes silently staring back into her mocking face.

"Meaning?, her eyes narrowed. "Meaning...I want you in a relaxed mode for what is coming next or rather for where we are going?. "And where is that?, she asked irritably. "Police station, he declared calmly. Speechless, she stared at him. "I don't believe it...you are joking...right?, she said, flabbergasted. His answer was to arch a casual brow at her query. "Why the police station?, she inquired, shooting him a suspicious glance. "That's where your daddy dear is, he mocked, his eyes dwelt on her, a sudden bitterness darkening his gaze.

"What is he doing there?...I thought you were holding him captive in your private jail or dungeon whatever it is, she asked sharply. "What do you think princess?...that mine was the only family that he destroyed,his tone was venomous. "I don't care what you do with him...but I don't want to meet him, she carelessly swiped a hand in the air to show her indifference. His hand moved like lightning and captured her wrist in mid-air then using it as a lever he hauled her towards him. "Listen to me princess...if I am asking you to meet him...then you have to meet him, he hissed, menace dripping from his face.

"Damn you, I am not your puppet, she fumed, tugging ineffectively at her arm. "You'll do as I say...or you know very well what I am capable off, his voice was low, but no one could mistake the threatening note in it. "I have listened to your threats a hundreds time already...and believe me I am really getting tired by them, she said in a bored voice, rolling her eyes at him. His fingers tightened on her wrist and she winced, "You bully...LEAVE ME. But his grip tightened and he almost hauled her over in his lap. In one instant she was hit by the musky smell of his colgne and something moved deeply in the pit of her stomach, her core pulsed, still sore with his last possession...

His eyes glinted with a knowing light, mouth twisting in a mocking smile. Khushi swallowed, closing her eyes in desperation to block his mocking face. When he was like this she couldn't fight him even if her life depended on it. He knew her weakness and had always left no chance unturned to exploit it, just like he was doing now...

"Don't forget princess that I've still got your mother's life under my thumb...don't force me to harm her...or you won't be able to bear the consequences, ignoring her struggle, a thumb caressed the beating pulse at her wrist and it began to hammer. "I remember...save your threats for another time, she opened her eyes to look into his golden ones, weariness seeping inside her body...

"Good girl, he mocked but there was no mockery in his touch as he caressed her cheek with the back of his hand. Lips trembling, she arched like a kitten in to his touch, her gaze focused on his sensual lower lip. He dipped his head, pulling her face towards him. But before they could proceed to kiss, Ramlal's deliberate coughing broke the spell between them and they jerked apart. Mohit was staring straight at the front, as if nothing had happened, but his twitching lips betrayed him.

Khushi shrank into the corner, her breathing ragged. Stealing a glance at Arnav's face, she noticed that he wasn't as calm as he portrayed. There was hectic glitter in his eyes and his face was flushed with the color of desire...

Now it was her turn to throw a mocking smile at him. He noticed it and his eyes narrowed in warning. Her smile deepened...

Flasback...

"Please I will do anything...but don't hurt my daughter...she has nothing to do with her parent's sin, Garima was pleading, her hands held together infront of her and head bowed as if unable to meet Arnav's gaze.

"What can you do to save her...from my vengeance?, he had settled himself comfortably on the sofa by putting one leg over the other, one powerful arm was placed over it's back. "Anything...whatever you'll ask...I will do, she had fallen back on her haunches, her back hunched and her head almost touching her feet.

"If that is the case then tell me where your husband is hiding the record of his doings?, he asked leaning forward, his poise of a tiger about to spring on his unsuspecting prey.

Garima's head snapped upwards, fear and defeat dilating her pupils. "I need everything...the record of his every dirty deed and I need it fast, power was emanating from his burning gaze and Garima stared at him like a deer caught in a car's headlight.

"I don't know where he is hiding them, she swallowed. "You are lying, he leaned back, a derisive smile outlining his mouth...

"I swear on my daughter's life...that I am not lying...i really don't know where Sashi is hiding them, Garima sobbed. "Okay, even if I believe you...it doesn't change the fact that I've still got your daughter as my captive, he declared grimly. "Please don't hurt her...i will find a way somehow to atone you...but don't hurt my daughter, her voice had grown hoarse, the quota of her tears long spent. "You can't pay back what you and your husband took away from me, he had unfolded himself from the sofa and was now shaking imaginary creases from his trousers. "Please, she gave a dry sob. "You are wasting your breath...no amount of pleading can stop me from doing what I have decided, throwing a cold glance at his back he headed towards the door, the muscles of his powerful back rippling and his gait of a predator...

"Wait...Khushi will be able to help you, Garima called from behind and Arnav stopped in his tracks...

"How, he pivoted on his feet to face her. "He won't tell me but he will definitely tell Khushi about the record...she is his weakness, Garima's voice was trembling with suppressed excitement, a desperate look in her eyes...

Arnav's predatory smile deepened, his nostrils flaring as if he had located the scent of fresh blood...

"You know what you have to ask him?, Arnav caught Khushi's arm, turning her towards him. They were standing at the entrance of police station. "I know...i know...how many times you have to tell me what I have to do...i am not a kid for God's sake Arnav, she drew her arm away with a jerk, irritation written over her face. "Okay, but remember not to make a mistake Khushi Kumari Gupta. "Don't you dare call me by that name...I am just Khushi, she growled. "Okay...okay...calm down fire cracker, he clicked his tongue impatiently and hustled her inside, followed obediently by Mohit. Ramlal had already gone inside to fill some paperwork...

"You are not coming, she asked, heading towards Sashi's cell. "No I want him alive for the information, he mocked. "Whatever, she rolled her eyes at him, then followed the police officer who was guiding her towards her father's cell...

"Khushi...I don't believe it's you, Sashi got up from his bed, his eyes bleary, hair growing all over his face. He looked like a heathen who had been caged for a long time. "Yes daddy it's me...your daughter Khushi, she sobbed excitedly. "Khushi, Sashi almost fled towards her, pulling her in a bear hug he anointed kisses all over her face, tears of joy falling from his eyes. "Daddy...you are suffocating me, Khushi protested, straining in his arms. "Oh..yes...yes...i am sorry my darling, he pulled away. "Come sit here, let me see you properly, he tugged at her hand.

As they settled on the narrow bunk in his cell, Sashi let his eyes wander all over his daughter's face. They were overflowing with a deep yearning and paternal hunger...

"How are you my dear...that man Arnav...did he do anything to harm you, he asked hesitatntly. Khushi deliberately swept the hair aside from her neck, baring the bruises to her father's eyes that Arnav's teeth had left on her body...

Sashi's face paled and he jerked back, sweat popping on his forehead. "That bas***d, he swallowed painfully. "I am gonna kill him, he sputtered, violence reflecting in his eyes...

"Daddy its no use...I have already become his mistress by will, she bowed her head, her voice trembling with unshed tears. "Why...why the hell did you do that Khushi?, he shook her, his voice agonized. "I had to save you and mom, she sniffed, wiping at her cheeks. "My foolish child...there was no need to do that...that bas***d can't touch a single hair on my head with those records, he said grimly, a determined look in his eyes. "What record daddy?, she asked, her gaze probing. "There is no evidence against me...that wh**eson can't hurt us, he spat, bloodlust reflecting in his tone...

"Daddy...ummm...that...record...is it in a safe place...i mean I am afraid that Arnav would get his hands on it, she asked in a hushed tone...

"No, I already gave it to my lawyer...Arnav won't be able to get his hands on it, he declared triumphantly. "But why are you asking about that...Khushi...tell me does he torture or abuse you?, he changed the topic, an expression of concern over his face...

"Daddy...i need to get out of this mess...that you created...i have to save myself and mom...please tell me what should I do, ignoring his question she turn towards Sashi, her eyes pleading. "My child, don't worry...i will get out of this mess soon...i have full faith on my lawyer...just wait a little and I will join you and your mom soon, he dragged her in his arms, patting her head, his voice trembling with grief. "You don't hate your daddy do you...please say that you don't hate me, he asked pleadingly.

"Nope, I hated you first...but I don't hate you anymore...i know its Arnav's plan to trap you...but don't worry everything will be fine, pulling away she gave a watery smile. "Who brought you here...Arnav?, suddenly Sashi asked, his tone suspicious. "Yes, because he wanted me to force you to accept your sins in the court...he knows I am your weakness. "That clever son of a bitch, he hissed angrily...

"Don't worry daddy...I will find some way to escape him...ummm...is your lawyer reliable can I contact him...maybe he will be able to help me, she enquired. "Yes...he is very efficient and trustworthy to the core...contact him as soon as possible and he will provide a place for you and Garima to live safely out of that Arnav's eyes. "Love you daddy, she threw her arms around his neck, kissing him passionately on the cheek. "Love you too my darling...you don't know how long I have waited just to listen to those words from your mouth, his voice trembled with suppressed emotion...

"The contact number daddy, she reminded him...

"Yes I will give it to you...thank God my lawyer requested these bas***ds to provide me with pen and paper...i will write it at once for you...

Sashi turned away to find a blank paper and pen, altogether missing the twisted smile that lit his daughter's face, turning her face into a demonic mask...

"Did you get it?, Arnav barked with impatience as soon as Khushi arrived outside the police station. "Yes, she waved the little piece of paper triumphantly infront of his eyes. "Good girl, he swiped his hand in the air, but she jumped backwards and his attempt to snatch the paper from her fingers went in vain. "Khushi, he growled and took a warning step towards her. She giggled, moving further away.

"Stop this childish act Khushi...and give me that damn contact, he snapped, anger beginning to darken his eyes. "Okay, but on one condition, she declared breathlessly. "What...I really don't have patience for these games of your princess, he hissed, jaw clenched with anger. "I am not gonna ask to give me your life darling, she taunted...

"Khushi, he snarled, at the end of his tether. Ramlal and Mohit had already seated themselves in the car, looking at the spectacle with interested eyes...

"I want you to kiss me...here, she said, twin devils dancing in her eyes. Arnav jerked back, his mouth falling open with shock. "What...have you gone mad Khushi...its a public place...not our bedroom, he admosnished, distaste written over his face. "Yes, here...and yes I am mad...completely...crazily mad...now get here and kiss me...otherwise I'll just throw this paper in the gutter, she pointed towards the open main hole to emphasize her point.

"Damn you, he cursed beneath his breath then in two strides he was near her. Hauling her in his arms, he crashed her mouth over hers, almost taking the breath out of her lungs. She kissed him back hungrily, her arms moving around his neck, pulling his head down to deepen the kiss...

Passersby ogled them, some look shocked, while others bowed their head and scuttled by swearing oaths under their breath. A girl shrieked, some boys sniggered, while two old women debated under their breath on how shameless the young generation has turned out to be...

It was Khushi who broke the kiss. Stepping away she wiped a hand across her mouth as if to remove the remnant of his touch. "Here, she held out the paper, a derisive smile over her face. His hand wasn't steady as he snatched the paper from her hand and seeing this her smile deepened...

"How does it feel to be a puppet in someone's hand?, she jeered and Arnav's eyes narrowed. For a moment he looked lost for words. "So it was a payback...what a petty vengeance princess...you need to improve your technique, he mocked then rolling his eyes he headed towards the parked car. "I don't think so, she threw at his back but he totally ignored her jibe. "Whose number is this?, he asked as they settled at the backseat.

"Sashi's lawyer...he has got the records. "And how did you manage to get this from Sashi?...i am curious. "Some acting...and a little added salt can act wonders, she flicked at the corner of her eye with a proud hand. "You are something else princess, there was grudging admiration in his tone. "So you really don't love him...do you, his eyes were probing. Boldly, she leaned into him and with her fingers drew an imaginary pattern down his tie. "I own my feelings handsome, she caught the knot in her fingers...and what I own...i kill easily, jerking the knot a notch higher she tightened it around his throat...

His eyes gleaming with a wolfish light, he raised a hand and mock saluted her...

Ramlal peeked in the rear view mirror...his own eyes holding a respectful admiration...

"I need to use a washroom, Khushi said suddenly pointing towards a shopping mall which they were passing by. Ramlal slowed down, his eyes looking at Arnav in the rearview mirror for permission."In ten minutes we will be home...so no need to stop here, Arnav said, shaking his head at Ramlal and he increased his speed again. "Ramu kaka, please stop here...i promise it won't take much time, ignoring him she leaned forward, her eyes pleading with Ramlal.

Ramlal hesitated, his eyes snapping back to Arnav again."Ramlal please don't stop...continue driving, shaking his head in negation yet again, Arnav pulled her back, his hand wrapped tightly around her wrist.

"You brute leave me, with her other hand she swiped at his face like a vengeful cat, but he ducked and caught it too in a vise like grip. "What's the hell wrong with you princess...we will be reaching home soon...so you can jump in the bathtub and remain there for as long as you want, he hissed shaking her, an irritated expression on his face.

"I swear Arnav Singh Raizada if you won't stop in ten seconds...I will urinate in your car, she threatened, her eyes glinting dangerously. Ramlal applied his foot on the brakes with full force, bringing the car to a crashing halt, the momentum taking them forward. "Arnav let her go, Ramlal turned his head at once to stare at them, a harassed look over his face. Mohit, was trying very hard to keep a straight face. Reluctantly, Arnav loosened his fingers from around her wrists and Khushi jerked back, rubbing at the abused skin, her eyes spitting fire at him.

"Okay...but I am coming with you?, he declared in a grudging tone. "Why...you want to peak at me while I would be relieving myself, Khushi snorted and a spurt of laughter broke from Ramlal who effectively turned it into a hacking cough. Mohit pushed his knuckles into his mouth to control his laughter, but his heavy belly rippled with mirth...

"You, he clenched his fists in frustration. "No...need to come with me...you are not my bodyguard, she growled. "Shut your mouth Khushi...Mohit go with her, Arnav pressed the tips of his fingers to his temple which had begun to throb with an approaching headache. "Thanks handsome, she almost jumped out of the car with glee, but not before anointing a full kiss over Arnav's mouth...

Ramlal gasped at her audacity and Mohit averted his face to hide his grin. "That girl...one day I am gonna kill her, thumping his head on the cushioned back Arnav muttered under his breath while Ramlal dissolved in a puddle of laughter...

"She still hasn't come out Arnav...should I call Mohit, Ramlal looked worried.

"No...need, Arnav replied, his eyes closed, head leaning on the back of his seat.

"I can't put my finger on it exactly...but I believe there is something going on in that girl's head...what do you think, Ramlal frowned, shaking his head. "I believe the same, sighing, Arnav opened his eyes. "Then why did you let her go so carelessly now?, he argued. "I didn't, even if she tried to run she will have no place to go...each and every path she might choose will only lead her to me, his words sounded unintelligible to Ramlal who threw a puzzled look at his employer. "How?. "Patience...my dear friend...patience...you'll know soon, Arnav replied, a cryptic smile outlining his mouth...

"But what about Garima...given the way Khushi is, she will move heaven and earth to find her mother. "She already tried that...and failed, he arched a confident brow. "What did you do?, Ramlal asked suspiciously...

"I intentionally gave her a wrong clue about Garima...she found out that her mother is admitted in city hospital. "But Garima is admitted in Raizada Hospital. "Yes, exactly, he threw a conspiratorial wink, his mouth breaking into a sinister smile...

"By the way check this number for me, drawing the number from his pocket which Khushi had given him, he held the little piece of paper towards Ramlal. Taking the paper, Ramlal punched the contact number in his phone and then on Arnav's command put it on the speaker. "The number you have dialed is incorrect, the operator's smooth and emotionless voice boomed in the interior of the car.

"Dammit...she betrayed us, Ramlal fumed but Arnav's facial expression remained the same, not a single twitch of an eyebrow, or the curling of lips indicated that he was shocked or angry. "As expected...i knew she was going to pull some trick on us...poor Khushi she had no ideas that I knew she was behaving weird from many days, there was a sort of malevolent satisfaction in his voice. "Then why did you let her fool you?, Ramlal asked in an annoyed tone.

"I didn't want her attempts to thwart me go in vain...let her try every trick that is at her disposal but in the end when her bag of trickery will be empty...it will give me great satisfaction to announce her defeat, his face was a mask of cold ruthlessness...

"I see, Ramlal muttered then looking at his watch, peered outside, his fingers impatiently drumming on the dashboard. "She won't come Ramlal...call Mohit, Arnav declared, his head still leaning casually against the seat, eyes closed. "What...why,his head jerked towards Arnav, an astonished look over his face...

Before Arnav could repy, his mobile began to vibrate, flashing the words Mohit calling at him...

"Opening his eyes, he swiped to unlock then put the phone on speaker. "Yes, Arnav speaking, his voice was calm, his expression giving nothing away. "Boss, she ran away...what should I do now, Mohit's frightened voice vibrated in the enclosed space. Arnav shrugged his shoulders, throwing an See-what-I-told-you glance at Ramlal's way. "Do nothing...come back...i'll see what can I do, he consoled a harrassed Mohit.

Mohit arrived two minues later, sporting a swelling at the back of his head, the size of a golf ball. "There was construction going on at the back of plaze...she somehow found a metal pipe and hit me on the head with it...totally caught me unawares, Mohit stuttered, nervously playing his tongue along his dry lips...

"I was knocked cold for some minutes and when I regain consciousness after some time she had already escaped, the burly man looked as if he would cry anytime soon...

"Damn it...how did we miss her...she must have ran straight before our eyes, Ramlal punched the steering wheel with anger. "Well I didn't. "What, two pairs of eyes turned towards him, shocked written clearly in their depths...

"I saw her escape, he shrugged his shoulders indifferently. "Why didn't you say so...i could have stopped her, Ramlal bit out irritably. Mohit looked baffled, his eyes moving to and fro between them like tennis balls. "And made a public spectacle, Arnav scorned, his expression frosty. "Oh...i didn't think of it, Ramlal groaned, slapping a hand to his forehead. "Don't worry...i told you before she doesn't have any place to run to...we will find her, he said soothingly. "How...we don't even know...where she would go?.

"I am afraid I don't agree with you...my dear friend...we know where she would go, he mocked, arching an arrogant brow at Ramlal...

Ramlal looked quizzically at Arnav for a moment, then comprehension dawned and his frown turned into a smile which agreed with the gloating expression on Arnav's face...

"You clever bas***d, he gave a high-pitched cackle while Mohit stared at them, bewildered...

Khushi was running. As she rushed past Arnav's car, trying her level best to duck and not show her face to him, she could feel her neck prickle in the strange way that she had come to recognize as Arnav staring at her without her knowledge...

She knew he had seen her, but what bewildered her was that he sent no one after her. Maybe it was one of his games to see how much farther she will run before he would seek her out with his monstrous car in hot pursuit...

Oh she very well knew about his games...

That's why she had changed two digits on the contact number while jotting them down. But she herself had memorized the real number...

This time he won't be able to catch me, she thought feeling elated and with a renewed burst of energy, increased her speed. The roads were bustling with traffic, the markets with crowd. People stared aghast as a young girl sailed past them, her unbound hair whipping about her. In the hazy orange light of the evening she was running like a missile shooting towards her unknown destination. Zooming in and out of the crowd, pushing people to make way, without looking backward to apologize, she ran as if death was chasing her...

There were only two thoughts in her mind. To find Garima and then contact Sashi's lawyer and ask him for money...

She would start afresh, move to a place where the likes of Arnav Singh Raizada would never be able to touch her...

Game on Arnav Singh Raizada, she thought jubilantly, disappearing inside the darkness of the snake-like alley...

There are hundreds of thousands of predators on our planet. Living on flesh and blood means that each one of them is built with a highly effective technique to hunt until their prey falls into their clutches. The most brutal technique used by some of them is persistence hunting. The predator let the prey escape from him, intoxicated on the thought of its freedom the prey run as if there is no tomorrow. The predator let it run, until the burst of strength in his prey starts subsidizing.

Soon, it starts loosing pace as it gets exhausted. Slowly, bit by bit the last of its energy reserves gets depleted and the prey falls down to the ground. The predator unexhausted with his game moves forward and victoriously walks around the prey to let it know that it is defeated at last. Its pride and willpower moved to dust it can only close its eyes in submission as the claws of the predator sink in its flesh...

And know that it is doomed to death...

The fact is not that in the end it has to die, but the sinking feeling that it has fought and lost. In real, it is the murder of his hope that kills him, not the predators claws...

The death of hope before the real death is the predator's greatest triumph...

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Need to get in touch with my sinister side and only your Arnav and Khushi can get me there...Jaldi please 😈

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Wow wonderful updates

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Loved the way Arnav made her believe that she is playing with him but in real he is the master mind of this game

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