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Posted: 13 years ago

#361

Wow - what an amazing chapter - long and super sweet. 😳

Just loved the gentleness, growing awareness and emerging love between them. Glad that you have not rushed the story or their relationship.

You have written this update with delicious sensitivity - loved it.

Thanks so much for the pm.

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Posted: 13 years ago

#362

Originally posted by: saomom
Yay! Thanks for the great update!

Thank you for reading! :)

Originally posted by: segad
Really sweet. makes me wonder why they split

Thanks! Find out in the next part!

Originally posted by: rachanarock
That was such a long and pleasurable update.
4 months of married life ... they are just too cute for words.
Update soon.

Thanks hun! yep...some bits of the 4 months of married life..next part is the big revelation you've all been waiting for!

Originally posted by: Nici0306
that was awesome.. even dhamake daar then the episode itself.. loved their little moment.. and it was satisfactorily long as well.. so i felt sooo good...

Thanks!! Aww, you're such a sweetheart! But that episode was bombastic! I'm glad you liked it...the next one will be shorter than this but it will be intense.

Originally posted by: rkapoor1382
i loved this one...
simply fantastic one...
God Arnav did nt wish to go to office...
well hw will hw able to concentrate in his work...
loved the gesture of Arnav wen he had surprised khushi with their pictures and those stars wow...
continue soon

Thanks!! yeap...the Arnav who spent long hours at the office suddenly doesnt wanna go anymore. he had figured out that khushi isnt materialistic and doesnt care for money or expensive gifts.

Originally posted by: the_breeze
OMG, Katie I just read your replies to my previous comments and I have sooo much to write about!!! 🤗--And I'm super excited to read it all! As soon as I see your comment, I smile to myself like an idiot! hehe😆🤗
First of all, Awww you gave me a nickname, "BREEZY"!! Got a nice zing to it eh??!! 😆--yeap...i hope you like it...and if you dont...well...deal with it! im still gonna call you Breezy!
Secondly, yaaayyy you love my rambling!! And yesss my predictions and assumptions are correct!! *fist pumping* 😎-- I dont think I said 'correct'...I said I liked them :P hehehehhehe
Whoa, I feel so good knowing that I was the only one who picked up Khushi and Akash's line and the fact that you said I'm good at predictions just is the cherry on top! --that you are! you've thought of things that I hadnt even considered!! Maybe if I hit a writer's block...I should come to you and be like "breezy!! what do i write about next?" hehe..you could probably come up with something better than me..
Now coming to a serious point, I thought you had forgotten about my request and was sad but din't say anything as I was hoping that the scene would come somewhere else, so dear THANK YOU for vindicating my trust ❤️--Yeah...I was going to keep it a surprise but then i thought what if she thinks I forgot...So yeah...you'll see it at one point in the story..I promise!
So let's start with CH 9:
That was so damn cute, I so wish he had asked her to drop the "ji" in the show as well' But alas some things can only be fulfilled by fiction!--Maybe He'll tell her now...after their MU is cleared...😉Loved the slow transformation of Arnav' It was quite correct to have maintained his ASR traits in the previous chapter and show the gradual change here--he has changed, yes, but its important to keep in mind that he still has the ASR traits...such as the anger, irritability, almost zero patience etc... But still I'm surprised that he doesn't get angry much and no overtime?????!! That's a shocker 😲---he doesnt get angry because khushi doesnt do anything to anger him..except for the part where she was forcing him to stay home...he was a little annoyed/mad then...
Whoa Akash has been in her apartment??? Or did he get that info from someone else?? I don't know why but this struck me as odd, though I know the two are best buddies--I left that open to people's assumptions...in my mind, when I wrote it...i was thinking more along the lines of, Khushi must've told him since they're such close friends. and My guy friends have been in my apartment...so even if I'd thought that Akash was in her apartment at one point..its not weird for me..lol. And when I read about the stars watching part at the poolside, I had this huge grin on my face in anticipation of what was to come. 😳--you totally saw Arnav doing something about it, didnt u? ;)
I really appreciate that Khushi is taking so much pain in getting to know her in-laws, she definitely seems the perfect daughter-in-law--she has lived the past few years of her life alone and now she has a family...she appreciates the family from the depths of her heart and she has taken it upon herself to care for each member of the family... Her scolding of payal was just adorable, and I'm glad Nani is worried about Khushi doing/ wanting something for herself'.--yeap...they love her as much as she loves them.
Ok, now my excitement is at its peak, have mercy dear 😆' I am telling you Arnav in the past is just like Prince Charming, the surprise was perfection personified. Very thoughtful and caring. And simply out of this world, he has realized that Khushi doesn't care much for materialistic comforts and it's gonna be such gestures that win her heart and keep her happy.---yeap. and he still does it in ASR style. Instead of hanging a canopy of starts, he kept it more elegant and transformed the ceiling into an artificial sky.

Where do you get ideas for all this mushy, romantic, going-weak-in-the-knees stuff woman???WHERE?? I guess they come naturally cuz im a hopeless romantic and mushy.?? hehe I simply have no words for the next few paras... Each and every cute, adorable, and aww moment was fabulous. This line though had me 🤣 He even glared at the clock as if wanting to make it move faster with the power of his heated gaze.--its totally an ASR move! you know he would totally try something like that! hehe

OMFG Arnav kept his hands to himself for 4 months!!!---sort of...I havent shown all their scenes remember? I want to write on every little incident you have written but then I'd go on and on' You have certainly pulled out all the stops to make this update as Arhilicious as possible!! Khushi pinned Arnav to the wall, that was an interesting role reversal' "chuckles" 😆---she figured it was the only way to stop him...she attacked when he wasnt expecting it...
Hmmm, what I found intriguing was that though he was kissing his wife, he stopped everytime a call came.--ASR's workaholic trait...besides...he must've thought...might as well get done and over with the call rather than to have it ringing constantly... Maybe he is gonna put his work ahead of her later on. And on a lighter note I hope Aman has a hefty life insurance seeing that both A & K would want to murder him!!! 🤣=---lmao im sure most readers want to kill him too!
I can't say how much I loved the chapter.. Fantastic writing and thanks a lot for the LONG update. All the best for your practical, hoping to hear from you soon. 👏--I'm done writing 95% of the next chapter...I have an exam tomorrow then end of the school year party and then I've got work on Saturday and Sunday...so most likely...update will be on Monday. :)

Originally posted by: mollycoddle
simply fabulous.loved it

Thanks!

Originally posted by: theflyingdonkey
That update was AWESOME!!!! I can't stop reading it!!! I think it is my favourite part yet.. Gosh it was just so incredibly cute, sweet, adorable, romantic yet so realistic---Awww thanks!! but now I feel like you'll hate me after next update!

You have outdone yourself with this part!!! Kudos to you dear, for writing it so beautifully!!! I read every single word and could really visualize it.--thank you for the amazing compliment sweety!

Absolutely wonderful update!!!--thanks!

Originally posted by: LaxshaLOVEArshi
Awesome update yaar!! Even i m goin to kill
Aman!!--bhaahahhaha...now I agree with breezy...Aman better have a hefty insurance... Very passionate kiss waiting for their SR!!!--Their SR passed already...technically... Lets c wat makes this prince turn into beast!!!--you'll find out in the next part! ;) Amazing update yaar--thanks!

Originally posted by: roshaan
Awesum update loved it hope u cont coon wana know y kbushi left him

Thanks! I will continue very soon! and You'll find out what happened in the next part!

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the_breeze

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Posted: 13 years ago

#363

The minute I saw you had replied to comments, I was like, yes there is an update coming up, but by the time I finished reading what you wrote I was pouting... Monday seems sooo far away... 😔

But but but, we have a totally explosive episode in store for us today so I guess I'll manage to hold off till then, what with the discussions, the analysis, the celebrations etc which would definitely happen over the weekend... 😃

OMG, I would be honored if ever you decide to ask for my help... 😳 and I'm grinning like an idiot here... 😆

So anywho dear, loved reading your responses to my chatter... take care

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Alisha

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Posted: 13 years ago

#364

Awww they aree sooo cute lovedd it their little scene was cuteee thnxs for the pm

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sval000

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Posted: 13 years ago

#365

awesome updates!!! loved the flashback..

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Katie

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Posted: 13 years ago

#366

Originally posted by: Crazy_1001
Long update! And wow it was so nicely written really showed the true characters especially khushi!

Now I REALLY want to know what went wrong! So excited!

LOVED The update!=D

Thanks!! you'll find out what went wrong in the next part! :)

Originally posted by: angullgrl91
AWESOME PART!!!! love the romance and love between them! so glad the family is gone for a week :) haha

Thanks!! The family is gone for a week out of which, arnav spent two days recovering. :P now they're left with 5 more days..lets see what happens in those five days.

Originally posted by: ndevi
wow that was a lengthy update with lots of ArHi moments. The kiss was passionate. I hope Khushi & Arnav will confess their feelings.

yeah, I had to make the update lengthy to include all the necessary ArHi moments...

Originally posted by: jazzpreet
ahhh this was such a sweet update. i loved every word of it, seriously. fabulous writing. they share such a sweet relationship(which is just now getting physical), now im really curious to know why/how they split up.

Thanks jazz! yeap, their relationship has just started getting physical..they're taking that aspect of their relationship slow (just like most arranged marriage couples..)...and you'll find out the big revelation in the next part.

Originally posted by: huny.thebest
simply awesome update dear...

Thanks!

Originally posted by: samia19
really cute update

Thank you. :)

Originally posted by: blurey
found ur ff today
it sounds so much intrsting
cnt wait to strt reading
m too far bt hopes defo read ol parts today
plz pmmm me ur nxt part odrwise i ll lost d link
waitin

Thanks! Glad you liked it! I'll definitely PM you when I update next. Just add me to your buddy list. :)

Originally posted by: 1likeNoOther
i just came across this story by chance and i read the entire 9 chapters in one go when im supposed to be studying! if i fail im blaming it on you...lol 😆
anyways the story is so bloody cute, i cant help myself from smiling like a goofball at the screen while reading it 😆
i just LOVE ur story, their life after marriage is adorable and my god after wateva happened and they got seperated khushi has turned into ASR ...lol still im dying to know wat ruined their perfect life 😔
anyways keep writing u r REALLY good!!!!!!!!!😉

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! but now I feel bad that you read this story when you should've been studying! hehe...and I hope you dont fail because I dont wanna take the blame for it :P kidding! you'll do great!

I smile like a goofball when I write it...so its all good. hehe. Khushi has turned into ASR because of Arnav and you'll see why soon. Thanks once again hun!

Originally posted by: lil_kuri
I loved the update
It was very cute
I wonder why they separated
Can't wait to read more

Thanks!! the next part if the big part where all is revealed...well..not all but most...

Originally posted by: monikaseth
wow he is changing and try to make her happy so sweet amazing awesome update

Yeap..he's changing and trying to make her happy but next part will be a different story.

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undercoverhappy

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Posted: 13 years ago

#367

part 9 👏

fab update

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Katie

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Posted: 13 years ago

#368

Originally posted by: sidra786
omg that was sooo adorable loved it. definatly the best part yet

Thanks!! Glad you liked the ArHi Romance (ish)

Originally posted by: dumas
awesome update loved it they seem so happy and falling in loved what the hell happened to break them apart loved the update awesome and so sweet and cute thanks for the pm

Thanks!! They are very happy indeed and have fallen in love with each other...the reason for their separation will be revealed (sort of) in the next part. :)

Originally posted by: Crinklez.
Wow great update.
Poor Arnav/Khushi, finally they kissed and then that damn phone. It was funny though how it was constantly interupting their moment, Khushi finally just told him to go LOL. They have such a lovely relationship i'm wondering what went wrong.

What he did for her, the pictures/stars was so thoughtful, so sweet. And he's changing for her and he doesn't mind, so what did he possibly do that hurt her so much. Anyways guess will have to wait.

Yeap...some things never change...the show or a FF...the phone must interrupt ArHi kisses LOL. To be honest..what he did to hurt her...it wasnt in his control...I have a feeling that after everything is revealed, everyone will understand his side of the situation..but that doesnt mean that he's right..you'lll see in the next part. ;)

Originally posted by: angeldream14
loved it

Thanks!

Originally posted by: sarah_kelly
loved it dear!!
i always look forward for ur update!!

thanks Sarah! I'm planning to update this one BEFORE Monday...

Originally posted by: fffan123
Lovely update,

Thanks!

Originally posted by: shagun_sarun
awesum update...continue!😃

Thanks!

Originally posted by: nimra21
Aww, that was a long and sweet update. Makes me wonder what really happened for things to go so bad between them. Eagerly awaiting for the big reveal! Great chapter though! :)

Thanks!! You'll see what made things go sour in the next part...which will be updated soon!

Originally posted by: rhearuhi
what a big update ...thank you so much...it was damn cute and romantic...

Thanks!! next update might be a little shorter..but its intense

Originally posted by: abhi_arshilover
Awesome episode loved it. Really sweet updates. Arshi moments were so lovely. Loved each and every bit of the update. Please do cont soon. Thanks for pm.

Thanks! Glad you liked the cute ArShi moments! I'll cont very soon!

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Katie

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Posted: 13 years ago

#369

Originally posted by: arhilover55
🤣Loved it! Arnav tellling her to drop the ji was so cute and loved the way she says his name and runs away.--Yeah...I dont like the whole 'ji' thing...so i dropped it! Aww I love the way he noticed that she stared up at the stars and then the surprise was so amazing. He really wants to see her happy.--yeap he does..he's like that..if you're a family member...he'll do anything to make sure you're happy and khushi is his better half ;) And the best part of the whole surprise was of course the fact that he transformed the ceiling into the sky. Why is your Arnav so sweet and romantic? 😍--because I'm sappy, mushy, and a hopeless romantic myself? hehhehehee
Another thing I loved was when Khushi kissed him shyly on his cheek before he left for office---I'm dying for a scene like that in the show! >.> and how when Arnav tried to put his arm around her shoulder and couldn't she did it for him. The fact that she didn't tease him about it showed how she understands him and was there to support him. I found that part to be simply beautiful!--Thanks! I especially put in that scene to show how well she understands him...its not just him who's concerned about her happiness, khushi understands him very well and wants to see him happy too...The note Khushi left for him after four months of their marriage was so cute.😊 Of course she would compare their marriage to jalebis. 😆 --of course...that shouldnt surprise anyone..lol Like how Arnav calls her Paagal. Then when Arnav gets a fever, Khushi gets so scared and that really shows how much she cared for him. The way she took are of him and made sure he rested truly showed how she was always there to support him. And aww Arnav loves her but isn't sure how to express his feelings.--He's not a man of words and that will make things difficult for him in the future.. This line: "Oh hello Khushi. We've been married for four months and I'm in love with you because you remind me of my mother?" was hilarious! 🤣 🤣 -hehe. Glad you liked it! I like how he is reminded of his mother when he sees Khushi because that definitely shows how special she is to him and how much he loves her.--definitely...that is one of the reasons why he fell for her so quickly...Then finally, when Arnav is about to leave and Khushi stops him with great authority and they kiss! So cute! Arnav gently kissed her and then she kissed him! That was totally unexpected but I loved it!--hehe..like I've said before...readers tend to love the things I put in last minute...that kiss scene was a last minute decision...But of course like always Arnav's stupid phone had to ring! 😡 Poor Arhi always get interrupted.---yeah...the stupid phone-wa must interrupt ArHi moments And lol Arnav's last lines where he says he is going to murder Aman. 😆--and I'm sure the readers will too. ;)

Originally posted by: spvd
part 9
awesome part dear...
they married life started so nicely...
and all the scenes were so beautiful...
but what went wrong?
cont soon dear...

Thanks!! yeap, their married life started off beautifully. What went wrong??--> find out in the next part. ;)

Originally posted by: punam2712
READ BOTH PRTS 8 AND 9

ARNAV WANTS TO ADOPT A BABY, BUT KHUSHI HAS VERY STRICT NORMS
WHAT DOES SHE KNOW ABOUT HIM THAT OTHERS DONT---something very big and surprising...others (aka readers) will find out in part 10 (next Part) as promised.

LOVED THE CUTE LIFE TOGETHER
BOTH OF THEM ARE NOW COMFORTABLE IN THEIR MARRIAGE--shy yet comfortable...poor khushi has to take the lead most of the time because arnav doesnt know how to express his feelings in words.
AND ARNAV WANTS HER TO BE HAPPY ALWAYS---just like khushi wants him to be happy always. :)

Originally posted by: myarniebaby
very interesting update:)

Thanks!

Originally posted by: sakthi25
You switch between present and past well. It is really cute love between the two.
Keep up the good work. 😉

Thank you so much hun!

Originally posted by: subiscs
heyy loved it!! awesome update 😊

Thanks!

Originally posted by: xxSassyxx
Wow - what an amazing chapter - long and super sweet. 😳--I've spoiled you guys with long updates as of late and you'll hate me next because 1stly...its not a happy part..secondly its not as long as the previous few..lol

Just loved the gentleness, growing awareness and emerging love between them. Glad that you have not rushed the story or their relationship. ---to me i felt like I was rushing but the rest of the scenes will come in later so that should fill in the gaps.

You have written this update with delicious sensitivity - loved it.--thank you hun! took a long time to write it so I'm glad you guys appreciate it! <3
Thanks so much for the pm.

Originally posted by: the_breeze
The minute I saw you had replied to comments, I was like, yes there is an update coming up, but by the time I finished reading what you wrote I was pouting... Monday seems sooo far away... 😔---Cheer up breezy! I woke up early today so I can update before I go to work! :)

But but but, we have a totally explosive episode in store for us today so I guess I'll manage to hold off till then, what with the discussions, the analysis, the celebrations etc which would definitely happen over the weekend... 😃----I hate how they left us glued to the screen for the slap and then didnt show it until like the end-ish of Friday's episode! but then again...we were expecting one...shyamu was given two...so that makes up for it!

OMG, I would be honored if ever you decide to ask for my help... 😳 and I'm grinning like an idiot here... 😆---Dont think I'm joking...you'll see a PM in the near future going "BREEZY..HELP! I'M STUCK!"

So anywho dear, loved reading your responses to my chatter... take care--And I love how you respond to my response to your chatter in response to my update. 😉 😛

Originally posted by: Arshi_BS
Awww they aree sooo cute lovedd it their little scene was cuteee thnxs for the pm

Thanks!! Glad you liked the ArHi cuteness!

Originally posted by: sval000
awesome updates!!! loved the flashback..

Thanks!!

Originally posted by: Sona257
luved it

Thank you!

Originally posted by: undercoverhappy
part 9 👏

fab update

Thanks!

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Katie

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Posted: 13 years ago

#370

Previous Part: Page 51

Recap: Arnav and Khushi's Married life. The progression in their relationship and falling in love with each other. (Honestly...cant really summarize that chapter..)

Part 10: Beauty & the Beast

*Warning of Sensitive Topic*

Arnav forced himself out of the memories. He couldn't just sit here and dwell on the past. Destiny had given him a chance to fix things...it was a stretch and an unrealistic goal but he wasn't going to go down without putting up a fair fight.

He caressed Khushi's life-sized photo in his bedroom. He had to bring her back into his life. He loved her and he couldn't just let her go. He had done wrong and he would fix it. He would go to the end of the world but he would bring her back. Arnav decided with conviction and looked at Khushi's picture.

"I have to bring you back Khushi...I have to."

While Arnav had escaped from the memories of the past for the time being and had made a decision to bring Khushi back into his life, Khushi paced back and forth in her office cabin.

She could have avoided this situation. It was within her hands but a decision she'd made two years ago had brought her face to face with Arnav. The worst part was that despite all the pain he'd given her, she'd felt an inkling of joy when she saw him in front of her.

Anger rushed through her veins. She picked up her phone and called Anjali into her office.

"Anjali...From today and on, I want a full list of my appointments. Full name and phone number along with appointment time. Understood?" Khushi said.

Anjali blinked twice before her brows knit together in a confused frown. "But Ms. K...you yourself said that you don't want the names...you said you just wanted to know the appointment times."

"I know!" Khushi roared. "That was two years ago. I know I specifically asked you to not bother me with things like the names of the clients...but now I'm telling you I want the entire list of appointments with name and number...the day before. Leave me tomorrow's appointment list before you go."

Anjali mumbled a 'yes' and walked out. Khushi sat in her chair and leaned her head back. If she hadn't told Anjali to not tell her the names of the people she was meeting...she could have avoided meeting Arnav again. She would have seen his name on the list and would have asked someone else to take his case and she would have avoided him to all her abilities. Instead, what she had seen on her agenda in the 11am slot was: appointment.

She looked at the chair in front of her where Arnav had been sitting and her mind raced back to the painful memory she tried not to think about. She remembered their first kiss that morning when he had left for the office immediately after recovering from sickness.

(past)

Khushi had been ecstatic with the development in their relationship. She had decided that she would tell him what she felt for him when he came back. She would have liked it better it he had been the one to tell her how he felt first but she knew his wasn't a man of words. He expressed his feelings through his action'and even then he struggled. In her heart, she knew that their kiss was a confession in its own sense but verbalizing feelings was important to her. And since he wasn't about to take the first step, she would tell him she was in love with him.

She danced around in the room. She was so happy that she could scream it to the world. She got started in the kitchen. Step one was to make all of Arnav's favourite dishes. The way to a man's heart is through is stomach, they say.

Just as she finished cooking, the clock struck 4pm and Khushi frowned. He should have been back by now except he wasn't. She was about to pick up the cell and call him when her phone rang. It was Arnav.

"Hey Khushi...listen...the delegates want to go out for a bit along with a few staff members at the office. I might be a bit late."

"Arnav! You know you just got better!" Khushi complained.

"I know Khushi...that's why I called. I'm fine. Don't worry about it. If anything happens, I'll call you first thing. Promise."

"Okay." Khushi said after a few minutes of hesitation. She wanted him home so he could rest but at the same time, him being out gave her more time to prepare.

A couple of hours later, though, Khushi heard a car screech to a halt in the driveway. She turned down the volume of her CD player to make sure that she'd heard right.

Arnav stumbled into the bedroom a couple minutes later, taking Khushi by surprise. Khushi studied him for a few seconds and realized that he was drunk. Yes he drank at parties occasionally but he was never this drunk.

Concerned, Khushi got off the bed and rushed to him to help him. She stood in front of him and held him by the shoulders when he swayed. He saw her and frowned. Adding to her surprise, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. That was when she felt the first alarm in her mind. His grip was too tight...it felt different than it did this morning. It felt all wrong. A flare of anger was in his eyes and she couldn't explain where it had stemmed from.

He moved his face closer to hers and she turned her head away. The stench of alcohol was strong and repulsive. She wiggled a little bit to get out of his grip. He held her face at her jaw and forced her to turn towards him. She pushed him gently to get some distance in between them.

"Arnav...relax...come and sit on the bed...I'll get you some lemon juice..." Khushi said.

Arnav shook his head sideways. He pulled her a little closer. Now uncomfortable with the proximity and his intoxicated state, Khushi gently pushed him back again.

When he brought his face closer again, she had finally had enough and she used all her power to push him away. It didn't do much. He moved a couple of inches but now...he looked angry.

He moved quickly, still holding onto her and so quickly that Khushi didn't have time to register what he was doing. Now, as she was pressed up against the wall, and held there by his giant frame leaning on her, she couldn't do much but struggle helplessly when he bent down to kiss her neck.

"Arnav stop...just...relax." Khushi said, trying to push his head off and away from her neck.

What she didn't realize was that the more she struggled to get away, the more aggressive he became. When she tried to push him away, he simply grabbed both her hands by the wrists and twisted them around and behind her back. He held her hands there with one hand while his other hand reached around to her mid-back. She felt him tug at the string of pearls on her dress and heard them scatter on the floor around them.

When she finally realized what he was going to do, all she could do was stare at him shocked and hurt, "No...Please...don't..." she had a beautiful memory of their first kiss from this morning but now this would taint it. "Don't ruin it." She whispered as if the words would have any effect on him. She couldn't understand why he seemed so angry from the moment he walked in.

When his lips touched hers, she was shaking. Not because of passion or desire but because she was afraid. She was terrified. She continued to struggle though and he kept getting more aggressive. She felt a pang of pain as his teeth bit into her lower lip. A warm liquid that tasted like metal touched her tongue. Blood. Her blood.

Her self-defense kicked in then. She stomped on his foot, distracting him momentarily and that was all she needed. She yanked her hands out of his grip and ignored the pain that came from his nails digging into her skin as he tried to hold on.

As soon as she was free, she sprinted towards the door but just as her hand reached the doorknob, she felt his iron-hard arm go around her waist and in one swift movement, he swung her away from the only door to her escape.

Even more angered by her earlier kick, he pushed her away from him roughly. The force of impact had thrown Khushi onto the floor. At a loss of clear-headedness, in pain, and weakened by her earlier efforts at escaping, she dragged herself away from him. She heard his footsteps as he walked to the door. She heard the click of the lock.

She forced herself to look at him then. The man she saw in front of her wasn't Arnav. He wasn't the man she had kissed this morning. He wasn't the man she was going to confess her love to. He was gone. In his place, the beastly ASR stood, looking more furious than she'd ever seen him before. Wild hunger danced in his eyes.

"Why are you doing this?!" Khushi choked.

She saw him blink and his expression became neutral. He seemed like he was thinking about something. Then, just as fast as he had calmed down, he had gotten furious. His eyes full of anger zeroed in on her and she felt trapped in the locks of his gaze.

Her own eyes were filled with tears. She could barely find her voice. She wanted to tell him to stop. She wanted her Arnav to fight off the beast that hid within him. As he stumbled on his way back, his hand turned the volume knob on the CD player and the music blared to a deafening level. Khushi looked at his slightly staggering steps in the hope that him being drunk would give her a shot at escaping. In her heart, though, she knew that he was drunk...but not enough to save her from what was coming.

As he started walking towards her like a predator, she moved towards the bed, away from him, still unable to make herself get up. He had caught her off guard and she was still shell-shocked to react quickly enough. What the hell was happening? Why was it happening? What had come over him?

He walked slowly, eyes full of lust and rage set on her as he unbuttoned his shirt, stripped it away from his body and threw it to the floor.

The belt came off next and landed next to the shirt. Khushi's back was to the foot of the bed when Arnav grabbed her by the arms and pulled her up roughly. She constantly muttered 'no', 'please', and 'stop'. She willed her legs to keep moving backwards.

Her thighs hit the edge of the dressing table and as she tried to run from there, she knocked off a bunch of items. She ran towards the bookshelf, suddenly seeing a ray of hope because she'd thought that she had stumped him. But he had beaten her to it again. He already had her delicate wrist in his hand. He pulled her against his bare chest while she tried to free herself as if that would stop what she knew was going to happen next.

He pinned her to the closest wall, a couple of her bangles broke and stabbed her skin in the process. He moved towards the side of the bed and tossed her onto the bed. Khushi used anything she could grab to throw at him to stop him from getting any closer.

Every time she fought, she could feel his nails digging into her arms, shoulder, neck, and waist as he tried to hold her in one place. She knew she was losing the fight when she felt her dress's buttons pop one by one. Physically, she was still weaker than a drunken ASR and her efforts at escaping his clutches had drained her. The shock of what was happening had fogged her mind. She could think coherently enough to figure out how to get out of this room.

She let out a pained moan when his teeth sank into her skin at the neck-shoulder junction. She gave up the fight then, and surrendered to tears, pleads, and screams as her husband stripped her of her dignity, of her innocence, her virtue.

She twisted and turned to try her best to avoid his attacks. She scratched his back and arms, not as a defense mechanism, but in a hope that the pain from her scratches would bring him to his senses and make him stop.

All her screams and pleads melted into the blaring music...and she knew then that no matter how much she screamed, no one was going to come to help her. No one was home, firstly, and secondly, even if someone was, they wouldn't have heard anything because of the deafening music.

Annoyed by her scratches, he pinned her arms on the bed, to her sides and broke all boundaries of lust. Khushi let out an agonized scream which flowed into tortured sobs as she felt herself die a little bit inside. After that, her vision started to blur further by more tears. Somewhere in the middle of the tremendous torture he put her through, she froze. She didn't try to get away. She didn't twist and turn to get out of his grip. She knew there was no point in fighting him now. She would only be inviting more pain for herself if she tried. Besides she had lost already.

After he had finished venting all his anger and lust on her, she fell asleep crying, still wrapped and immobilized by his arms as if they were venomous snakes.

When she woke up, she knew a few things right away. She knew that she would be in pain the moment she moved. She knew that her body was bared, scarred, and bruised under the covers. She knew exactly where the bruises were without looking at the mirror. She knew who lay next to her but she was afraid to look. Afraid that if he was awake, when she looked at him, his assault would start again.

She listened closely for his breathing and heard the deep and regular breathing patterns. His arms weren't as tight around her waist anymore. They were somewhat limp. He was asleep. She ignored the ache in her arms when she unwrapped herself from the confinements of his limbs.

She edged an inch towards the edge of the bed, ignoring her aching body but she froze immediately as she felt Arnav stir. She waited a few seconds until his breathing went back to a normal pace. She grabbed the sheet that was covering her and slid a little more towards the edge. Arnav didn't move this time. Khushi slid to the floor as quietly as she could, wrapped in the sheet.

She felt sheer agony when she tried to get up. She felt weak. She crawled around the bookshelf which was messy now after the events a few hours ago. She hid herself between the tiny spot, in the gap between the bookshelf and the wall.

She leaned her head against the wall, hugged her knees to her chest and took a look around the room. The books weren't neatly stacked on the bookshelf anymore. A couple of them had fallen onto the floor. The dressing table was a mess. The pillows from the bed were scattered all around the room. One pillow had even ripped, leaving plumps of down everywhere. Then her eyes fell on a pile of fabric which was supposed to be her clothes.

That was when everything rushed back to her. Every detail of the unfortunate event ran through her mind like fast-acting venom, increasing her pain, torturing her. She hugged her knees even tighter as the tears came.

She had flashbacks of random scenes from the event. She didn't know how much she cried or how long she cried. A little while later, she was sitting in the same spot, her head resting on her knees, no longer crying. Her eyes were stinging and dry, her throat felt like she was being strangled, her head pounded as if someone was hitting it with a hammer.

The rustling of the bed sheets made Khushi's head jerk up. Instinctively, she pushed her head against the wall. She squeezed further into the tiny corner as if the wall would magically shrink to make more room for her. She heard a clatter when something hit the floor. The sound was deafening in the silence.

(Present)

A similar clattering just outside her office brought her back to the present. She got up and rushed out to see Anjali passed out on the floor. Khushi swore audibly and bent over Anjali, lifting her head onto her lap. She patted her cheeks.

"Wake up Anjali! Anjali!" Khushi shook her a little but no change was seen in Anjali. Khushi saw a group of kids at the end of the hallway.

"Aditya!" she yelled to one of them. "Go get Angad...Now!"

The boy ran off and a couple of long minutes later came back with Angad and Kripa running ahead of them. The three half-carried Anjali to Khushi's car and Khushi drove her to the hospital.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Arnav had fallen prey to his dark past despite trying to escape the memories. The memories had clouded his mind no matter how much he tried to lock them out.

(Past)

He remembered that he had called Khushi to let her know that the delegates wanted to go out and talk over dinner. What he hadn't told her was that they were headed for a bar. Perhaps he should have. If he had, maybe she would have protested and he would have come back home sober and calm and none of it would have happened.

He had just finished dinner with the delegates and the rest of the office staff. Their conversation had irked him a bit because it was no longer about business. The conversation had led from fashion shows to models to the one night stands of the staff members with the models, to the married and sexual life of the men present in the so called meeting.

When the eyes had turned on the newest husband of the group, Arnav, he had refused to make a comment. Not because he and Khushi hadn't taken that step in their relationship yet, but because he had felt that it was his and Khushi's business and no one needed to know about it.

The rest of them, however, had misinterpreted his refusal to comment. They thought that he wouldn't say anything because he didn't have a physical relationship with his own wife. Intoxicated by all the alcohol, they had started making fun of him. Each one of their comments was a jab at his ego. He felt his anger rising and he hadn't realized until later that he had downed drinks after drinks in order to keep calm.

"Some men just can't keep their woman under control...the women control them..." one of them drawled, laughing like a hyena at his own joke.

Arnav couldn't understand why this was such a big deal to them! Why the hell was he going to do business with them anyway? These were clearly one-track minded, perverted, middle-aged men who wanted nothing but sex from women.

"Or maybe there is some other issue that makes him...you know...incapable." another one chided him.

Arnav downed another drink as the rest joined in the laughter.

"Don't worry Mr. Raizada...we're only joking!" drawled the one with the big bald spot and a potbelly.

Arnav's anger knew no bounds. There was only one thought in his mind. He wasn't incapable. He would prove that to them and to himself. Not that he doubted it. No one jabbed Arnav Singh Raizada's ego. A man is never as pissed off as he is when his ego is hurt.

So he drove home, breaking at least 50 traffic rules. He stumbled into the room and found Khushi there. Seeing her made him recall all the comments and taunts that were directed at him, at his ego back at the bar and his anger rose a little bit more.

He didn't have a vivid memory of his own actions, thank God, but he did have memories of her expressions. Her cries. Her pleads. Her futile struggles to escape the clutches of her anger and lust driven husband. The pain in her eyes. The fear in her eyes. No matter how much he tried, he couldn't erase that from his memory.

Arnav groaned and sat up on the bed hearing the sound of something falling on the floor. He looked around him to see what had fallen but instead registered the mess in the room. He looked at the room in slow motion, starting from the corner opposite from Khushi's hiding spot.

He registered small drop sized blood stains on the bed sheets, on his hands. Something tugged at his conscience. He took another look around the room, this time being able to associate blurry images of Khushi's struggles at each part of the room. His head was suddenly filled with her cries, her screams, her pleads.

The confusion cleared and the dark realization dawned upon him slowly as he scanned the room over and over again. "No..." He thought to himself, panicking. He hadn't. He couldn't have.

He ran his hand through his hair and in that moment, he saw something in his peripheral vision. He twisted his arm to get a better look. Scratch marks. He swore audibly and heard a muffled gasp from the corner he hadn't looked in.

There he saw her toes. His heart plummeted to the ground. He hopped off the bed, grabbed his jeans and put them on before heading over to her with a heavy heart. Arnav's heart shattered in a million pieces as he took in the sight.

Her hair was messy, her skin bruised, the corner of her lips must've been bleeding at one point. Her face was tear-stained. Her eyes were bloodshot. And the thing that broke his heart the most was the fear on her face and in her eyes. Fear of him.

The reality struck him like lightening. He had done this. He'd done this to her. To his wife. To the woman he had fallen in love with.

His hand automatically reached out to consol her but she cowered back further into the corner and whimpered, her body starting to tremble.

"Khushi?" He called out with love but she just stared at his hand as if it were a snake advancing towards her to strike at her. He moved his hand just an inch closer, in an attempt to let her know that he wasn't going to hurt her. That was when a sob escaped her throat. Her breathing rugged and laboured and this told him that she'd been crying for a long time.

Arnav kneeled in front of her with exaggerated slowness. With the same slowness, he extended his hand towards her once more.

She didn't move back this time. Instead, she shut her eyes tight and sobbed freely. Arnav stood up and took a step away from her, putting his hands up as if he was on gunpoint.

"Okay...okay...I won't come close...I'll...stay away."

She opened her eyes, her body still shivering. He looked at her for a few minutes, feeling helpless, tears rushing into his eyes, his heart shattering over and over again, trying desperately to find something to say or something to do to ease her pain, wanting to kill himself for what he'd done. She didn't look at him at all. She seemed somewhere far away. Tears didn't stop flooding her eyes.

He looked at each bruise, each scar, each teeth mark on her skin. Visuals and her agonized screams and her desperate pleads flooded his mind, bringing stinging tears to his eyes. He rushed out of the room, not being able to stand there in front of her. His fists were clenched in tight fists. He walked into the guest room and within a few seconds, the decor of the room matched the current state of their bedroom. He had thrown things, broken things, tried everything to ease the ache in his heart, to subside the gigantic waves of guilt.

He walked into the bathroom and looked at the mirror. He registered scratches on his shoulders, biceps, chest and waist. This time, along with her screams and pleads, the visuals of her futile attempts to escape, to make him stop, came rushing to him. Blood boiled in his veins and tears of anger filled his eyes. He glared at his reflection, hating the person he saw.

When the anger broke through all its boundaries, he drew his fist back and punched the mirror multiple times until it shattered into hundreds of pieces. He let himself bleed until each piece of the shattered mirror had his blood on it. The reflection of himself he saw in the shattered pieces of the mirror wasn't human; instead, he saw a beast. He was a beast.

Falling prey to alcohol and unimportant people's comments, he had hurt the woman who was the most important part of his life. The woman who was the most important part of him. He had raped his own wife. He cried when the guilt became unbearable. How could he have done something so gruesome? How could he have done this to Khushi? To the Khushi he loved?

He held his head in his hands and sobbed freely. The guilt and anger at himself for what he'd done didn't wash away with the tears. Instead, it increased a bit by bit with every tear. In his heart he knew that this crime of his would leave a permanent mark in his life, in her life, in their married life. But it didn't stop here.

Later he would learn that he had really killed Khushi Singh Raizada. He would learn that his actions hadn't only broken her trust and her heart, but had torn apart her very being.

Next part: Page 64

Just some Background for those interested: Yeap. Spousal Rape. There are hundreds of women around the world who go through this disgusting and gruesome experience (a very very very small fraction of men do as well). A lot of these rapes occur under the influence of drugs or alcohol (like in this FF), or as a result of physical/sexual abuse. Unfortunately, spousal rape is NOT considered illegal all around the world. In India, for example, spousal rape is only a criminal activity if the husband and wife have separated and are living separately as well...if not, then it is not a criminal act. which disturbs me.

Anyway, Thats the big revelation. His crime: raping his wife (regardless of the fact that he was drunk...being drunk does not excuse it.) I dont want to say much about this part except for the fact that this part is very close to me. Believe it or not, I've had a friend go through something similar except with her boyfriend rather than a husband. I've recalled what she had felt and how she behaved and I've implemented some of that in this part. I'm sorry if this part offended anyone...its just that things like this do happen and I felt it was important enough to include in the FF.

I would love to hear your comments/views on spousal rape or this chapter! feel free to comment or PM (if you'd rather not comment!)

Love,

Katie <3

Edited by love_iqbal_khan - 13 years ago