FF: Arnav and Khushi - a timeless love story! - Page 48

Arnav looked at himself in the mirror. He looked handsome in his black embroidered suit. Di had asked him to wear a sherwani, but he had refused saying he will wear it next for his wedding. The windchimes made noise in the wind and he looked at it and smiled. He couldn't wait to see Khushi. After the nightmare the previous night, Khushi couldn't sleep. She had dreamt about Shyam and that he would try to hurt Arnav. She kept hugging him tightly, as though something would happen to him if she stopped hugging him, and nothing he tried seemed to console her. He finally put her head on his lap and started caressing her hair and she had slowly slept off. He had dozed off too leaning against the bed post. He had woken up hearing Buaji knock on the door. They had not heard the alarm go off and he couldn't escape through the window, because there were people outside. He had woken up Khushi and then hid behind the door, while Khushi had gone to find Chameli and Rahul to come up with a plan to help Arnav sneak out. Chameli and Rahul had managed to take Buaji and Garima to the backyard for a few minutes, when Khushi and Arnav tiptoed across the living room. They had run straight into Shashi who had just walked in through the front door. One look at Khushi and Arnav's guilty faces, he understood what was happening, but he smiled and moved aside. Arnav and Khushi had looked at each other shocked, and then they had quickly run out of the house. Phew, he smiled as he buttoned his coat, this sneaking around is getting dangerous!

As he walked out of his room and towards the living room, there was a breeze.. he could feel her presence.. is she here already? He stopped and looked down to the living room and there she was, beautifully decked in a green saree and matching jewelry with her hair let loose, just the way he loved it.. glowing like a diamond.. shining like the brightest star.. his beautiful bride.. his love.. his happiness.. his Khushi. Arnav sighed, thinking that he was the luckiest man on this earth! She was laughing, talking to Nani and Anjali, but then she felt his stare on her and she looked up straight at him. Nani and Anjali were surprised that she stopped talking suddenly and followed her gaze. How can he be so handsome and those eyes, so filled with love.. how could I feel his love even from so far.. I can't believe how lucky I am.. Arnavji, I love you.. Arnav looked confused and he smiled again, and she knew he had heard her.. and that smiled as if telling her that he loved her too. "Khushiji, Khushiji", her thoughts were interrupted by NK, who had come running. "Khushiji aap bahut achche lag rahe ho (you are looking very good).. very beautiful.. " Khushi smiled broadly and looked at Arnav. He looked annoyed, and he was thinking "How dare NK compliment my wife.. when I haven't yet had a chance.. " He stormed down the stairs. Khushi giggled, seeing the jealous side of Arnav.. she remembered how she had enjoyed making him jealous during Payal's wedding ceremonies. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard NK say, "Chameliji, aap bhi bahut achche lag rahe ho (you are also looking very good).. very very beautiful". She looked at Chameli and her eyes widened when she saw Chameli blush. She had a naughty smile, "Nanheji aur Chameli.. wah kya jodi hain (what a couple)!" she thought.

Then she felt a hand on her hand, she turned around to see Arnav. He took her hand and guided her through the crowd. Khushi looked back, no one had noticed that they had left the living room. He took her to his room and to the poolside and then left her hand. He stepped back, looked at her.. "She is so beautiful!" he thought. He folded his arms, and said quietly, "Khushi". Khushi was looking at Arnav, blushing wondering what he was thinking. "Haa.. Arnavji". He just kept smiling. She asked, "Kya hua.. aap kya kehna chahte hain.. batayiye na (what happened, what do you want to say.. tell me)". He just kept smiling and now she was annoyed. "Arnavji, aap ne humhe yaha kyu le aayi.. boliye na (Why did you bring me hear.. tell me)". She took his arms and shook him, "Arnavji.. kya baat hain.. aap aise kyu.. aap kuch batate kyu nahi (What is the matter.. why did you.. why are you not saying anything)". She took his face in her hands, "subah se hum ne aapko dekha nahi.. aur aapka awaaz suna nahi.. aur jab hum aahi gaye hain.. toh aap humse kuch baat nahi kar rahe hain..(I haven't seen you since morning and I havent heard your voice.. and when I'm here, you are not talking to me?)" She hugged him, tears rolling down her cheeks, "aap humse baat kyu nahi kar rahe hain.. kuch kahiye naa.. humne aapko itna miss kiya.. aur aap he ki humse baat tak nahi kar rahe hain.. aap humse pyaar hi nahi karte hain..(Why are you not talking to me.. please say something.. I missed you so much.. and you are not even talking to me.. you don't even love me)" Khushi felt her body being pulled away by his strong arms. He kissed her lips so passionately that Khushi felt weak in her knees. He broke off the kiss and looked into her eyes and said sternly, "Tumne kya socha Khushi.. ki main tumse pyaar nahi karta hoon.. maine bhi subah se tumhara awaaz nahi suna hain.. maine tumhe dekha nahi hain.. isliye toh tumhe yahaa laya hoon.. taaki main tumhe jee bharke dekh sakoo.. aur sirf tumhari awaaz sun sakoo.. kitni baar kehna padega ki main tumse behat pyaar karta hoon.. huh? kitni baar? (What did you think Khushi, that I don't love you.. I have also not heard your voice since today morning and I haven't seen you either.. that's why I brought you here.. so that I could see you to my heart's content.. and that I can hear only your voice.. how many times do I have to tell you that I love you a lot.. how many times?) " He saw tears rolling down her cheeks. "Khushi.. sshhh.." He wiped her tears.. "I'm sorry Khushi.. main toh sirf (I was just..).. Khushi" he hugged her, feeling guilty for having fun; he shouldn't have played with her feelings.. especially when she was pregnant and struggling with mood swings. He had just wanted to spend some time alone with her and to hear from her, how much she missed him.."arre.. main bhi kya kar raha hoon.. tum na Khushi.. tum toh bilkul pagal ho (Omg.. what am I doing.. you Khushi, you are just crazy)". She looked up, shocked, "Kya.. aapne humhe yaha le aaya.. aur phir humse kuch nahi kaha.. aur humhe rulaya.. aur hum pagal hain.. (What? You brought me here and then said nothing to me and then made me cry and I'm crazy?)" He put his fingers on his ears and started to sit down and up, "Sorry!" Khushi first looked annoyed, but slowly she smiled. "Arre.. bas keejiye..(Omg.. please stop)" and she hugged him.

"Chotte".. they looked up to see Anjali, Nani, Chameli and Payal standing at the top of the stairs giggling at them. "Aapke aur Khushiji ki baatein khatam ho gaye toh aajaayiye.. sangeet shuru hone waale hain (If you guys have finished talking, then please come.. the Sangeet is going to start)". Khushi and Arnav looked at each other, blushed and walked to the living room, hand in hand.

Part 33(a): Khushi and Arnav's Sangeet ceremony (https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/56990325)

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