Happy Velenversary!
by Savera84
Arnav woke up with a smile on his face. While going to the washroom, he checked himself in the wardrobe mirror and wondered” where did this smile come from?”
He used to stay grumpy and moody all the time until few years ago. One person has changed everything in him. Now he stopped getting upset for so many things which used to irritate him before.
He can’t believe he looks forward to come home early. Before his marriage his Di had to emotionally blackmail him to get him home in time for a ritual or a celebration. Now he doesn’t even need a reminder to get home. Not that he suddenly became a believer. Just that, he doesn’t mind staying around when rituals are happening in the house.
“My girl” he fondly thought about his wife.
While he was in his musings, his 8 year old daughter Kia ran in to the room like a storm, put her hands on her hips and looked at him angrily. Arnav knew it was fake, but, to let her have her way, he muttered a sorry and dashed into the washroom. Kia’s mother taught her well. She makes sure her father gets ready and comes down for break-fast on time.
While taking his shower Arnav remembered the day they found out about Kia’s existence.
Khushi’s cycle was very consistent and Arnav knows it by heart. When Khushi happily cuddled into him one night, he got a suspicion. It continued for three days and Arnav realised something was not right. He was the first one to realise she could be pregnant. He brought a home pregnancy test kit on the fourth day and it turned out be positive. Their happiness has no bounds. They went for a check-up and got it confirmed. The whole family was ecstatic and offered various advises. Arnav put his foot down and took everything in his hands. He told them they can pamper Khushi as much as they want, but, only they have to run it past him and the diet will be in his hands. He doesn’t want Khushi to just gobble on Jelebis and golgappe and all that spicy food she indulges on. He never wanted to see Khushi making jalebis during pregnancy which indicates she was upset. He wanted to make sure she never gets upset and eats healthy food.
No one could do anything about it.
He remembered when they went for Khushi’s first sonography.
Khushi held his hand while the doctor showed them the picture of their baby.
They could not control their emotions. Their baby, their symbol of love. It was such an amazing feeling.
Arnav went back to the day he thought she was conceived. It was the second valentine’s day after their marriage.
The first one went in a whoosh while they were struggling first with his kidnapping, then with bringing Shyam’s truth fully in front of Anjali and the rest of the family and then to get rid of Sheetal who entered their lives with an agenda to separate them.
It is a miracle they survived those difficult times.
On the second Valentine’s Day, which was actually their contract wedding anniversary, Arnav wanted to surprise Khushi.
He called Khushi and said, “Khushi, I have a meeting with an international client in hotel Taj”. I am in suite 1001. Can you send me another suit to the hotel please?”.
When Khushi questioned about his medication he dodged the question.
Next thing he knew Khushi came to the hotel with his suit and some food. When she barged into his room with his dress and food, she was surprised to see the room decorated with red roses and candles.
She noticed the decorations in the lobby but did not pay attention.
“Yey kay hain”? questioned Khushi.
Arnav in a beautiful Indian outfit reached Khushi, took her in his arms, kissed her on the forehead and said “Happy anniversary Khushi”.
“What anniversary?” asked Khushi.
“The day I married you Khushi” said Arnav.
Khushi can feel the sadness in his voice.
They never spoke about the day he forced her to marry him. She only knew that he married her to save Anjali’s marriage.
“Why did you marry me Arnav?” asked Khushi.
“I had to marry you Khushi. Though I was trying to assure my mind that I am doing this to save Di, I have so many other options to achieve that outcome. But, I could not see you going away from me. My heart suggested to marry you and I grasped on to that idea. It did not make sense at that time, did it?”
“On one hand I was telling you that your presence disgusted me, but, I never told you that staying away from you was never an option. As soon as you went away from my sight, I became like a person who deprived of Oxygen”.
“I punished you for my own feelings. I also blamed you for my inability to control my own emotions”.
“I am so sorry Khushi”.
“Arnav you don’t need to say sorry. We crossed that bridge long time ago”.
After staying in each other’s hands for few minutes, Arnav released her from his embrace and asked her - “Khushi can you change into the dress I bought for you please?”
It was a red lehenga much beautiful and much sexier than the dress Arnav bought for the first suhaagraat which turned out in to a Saat phere on the terrace.
After taking a shower and changing into the new dress, Khushi with a soft smile entered the room and found Arnav waiting for her near the table. He reached her in two long strides and hugged her. Khushi returned the hug. They spoke about all the incidents which caused misunderstandings between them. As if a big burden was removed from their hearts, they felt light and the smell of the roses and cent from the scented candles started showing an effect on their bodies.
After their passionate love making, Khushi’s stomach growled indicating she was hungry. Arnav got up from the bed tied the bath-rob and walked into the living room to roll a trolley laden with food.
He opened one dish, took a juicy and warm jalebi and fed it to Khushi. Khushi enjoyed the jalebi. After the Jelebi, she could not contain her curiosity to find what Arnav has ordered for them. They were all her favourite foods. Same items he ordered on the day they revealed Shyam’s truth in front of the family. Khushi enjoyed the delicious items. After they finished the meal, Arnav turned the TV on and tried to watch a Salman Khan flick. But Khushi insisted on watching a movie of Arnav’s choice. They watched a latest thriller based on wall street stocks. After the movie, they indulged in more intimacy as if there is no tomorrow.
Arnav came back to reality. Within three weeks they found Khushi was pregnant.
Between family’s pamper and Arnav’s diet restrictions (Khushi can have anything she wants, but Arnav made sure that it is all controlled) Khushi completed 9 months. 5 days before the due date, Khushi gave birth to a beautiful girl Kia. Anjali felt emotional after seeing the baby.
The baby was brought up by 4 grand-parents, 2 great grand-parents, two aunties and one uncle. They were allowed to pamper Kia but never allowed to over pamper or make her weak in any way.
They made it a point to celebrate their contract wedding anniversary which coincides with Valentine’s Day away from the family and let the family indulge in the other wedding anniversary.
3 years later again on the Valentine’s Day they conceived Asher.
Everything was going well until a year ago. Things have changed suddenly. Now Arnav was left to live with the kids. He is getting used to the new arrangements. Kids are his world. Kia being the elder one, she not only took charge of Arnav’s routine, but, she also takes care of her brother Asher who is 5 years old. He is very intelligent. He listens to his sister and makes his father fulfill his demands when she is not watching.
Arnav finished his breakfast, dropped his kids at the school and reached AR intime to attend to a meeting with an international business partner. He opened his laptop, dialled into the video call with his partner. Khushi with a sunny smile greeted him on the laptop screen.
She started her daily quota of questions.
“Did you take your medicines, how are kids? Did they go to school? Are they fine?”
Arnav stared at her face and said, “slow down Khushi. Everything is fine. I know it is new to us, but, we made this decision. You will go to London, establish couple of boutiques to sell AR designs exclusively. You were also interested in opening an authentic Indian restaurant in London. You wanted to train Payal and Lavanya along with aunty and uncle so that they can take over both businesses. I know staying away from each other is not easy for us. We need to take some tough decisions to make everyone independent. I am happy that it is all working out nicely”.
“The only regret is, we can’t be together on the valentine’s day this year”. With that Arnav finished his long lecture. The disappointment was evident in Arnav’s voice.
They spoke about how Khushi was doing with her work. Arnav clarified her queries, gave some suggestions and ended the daily call.
Arnav could not concentrate on work. Khushi visits them once every 2 weeks for 4 days and Arnav visits Khushi whenever kids have holidays. There were no holidays coming up and Khushi said she was busy and can’t visit them this fortnight. That will make it the longest duration they ever stayed apart since they got married.
Arnav has decided to make a trip for at least 3 days. Kids will miss just one day of school. That should be fine. He doesn’t want to visit Khushi alone. He arranged a private jet for the weekend trip. He wanted to surprise the kids and also Khushi. He did not reveal his plans to anyone. On Friday he came home and asked the kids to get ready for a weekend getaway to a local sanctuary which kids love to visit. Kia wanted to go next week as she has a project to finish. Arnav looked at her incredulously. Project which can’t be missed in class three? He said she can pack her project and they can complete it at the sanctuary. She was adamant that she won’t be able to do project and enjoy the trip. She pleaded to stay at home to finish the project. Arnav said he will make sure she will complete the project. Kia agreed reluctantly. When they were about to leave, Asher complained stomach pain. Arnav summoned the family doctor and the doctor prescribed rest and diluted lemonade and hydrolytes. Arnav had no choice but to cancel the trip and stay at home. Asher cried for a while but was able to sleep well in the night. Kia asked her father to look after Asher while she went into Anjali’s room to finish her project. On Sunday Arnav, Kia and Asher spent the day in watching cartoons in the kids room. To give company to Asher everyone ate bland food.
In the middle of the night on Sunday Arnav woke up to check on the kids. When he returned to his room, he found Khushi on the bed. He could not contain his happiness.
Khushi how, why, when? Before he finished his questioning. Khushi hugged him and wished him Happy Valentine’s Day in his ear.
Realisation dawned on Arnav. Kids know! It wasn’t a question, just a statement. His babies are the best. They not only managed to avoid the trip but, also kept the secret for two days. They deserve a reward, he thought in his mind. Before that, he needs to take care of their mother.
He spent the night just doing that.
Is there a third baby on the way? May be!
The End.
Edited by dramebaaz.af - 2 years ago
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