Arshi FF: I love you, I trust you! (Thread 2) - Page 19

"Priya, is that you? Wow.. look at you, so grown up!" Arnav and Khushi turned around to see Anjali walk towards them. Priya smiled, walked to her and hugged her. "Anjaliji, I can't believe this. I haven't seen you in so long. It is so good to see you again." Anjali smiled, touched Priya's face and then looked at Arnav. "Priya, I see you met Chotte already." Priya looked at Arnav and added, "yes, and his wife." Khushi raised her eyebrows; she could sense anger in Priya's voice. What Khushi didn't realize was that Priya was not angry at her or at Arnav. Anjali was still smiling as she took Priya's hand and started walking towards the living room, saying "Come, let me introduce you to everyone." Khushi watched as Priya and Anjali walked away. Arnav looked at them and then turned to look at Khushi; a naughty smirk appeared on his face. He put his arm around her waist, pulled her close and planted a kiss on her cheek. Khushi pulled away and opened her mouth wide. She looked around and saw that no one was looking at them. She looked at Arnav, blushed and ran into the living room. Arnav smiled and followed.

When they reached the living room, Anjali was introducing Priya to everyone. Priya touched Nani's feet, said hi to Mami, Akash and Payal. Priya was telling Nani, "I was looking for a job and someone told me I should go to Delhi, because there are lots of opportunities here. I was so worried about coming to a new place. That is when I remembered about Anjaliji. I called her and she got me the job at AR. I don't know how I can thank her. Now that I am here.." she paused, her voice trembling, she added, " alone and so far away from home.." A tear rolled down her cheek. Priya looked up as Nani asked, "Bitiya, where are you staying?" Nani asked. Before Priya could say anything, Anjali said with a smile, "Here, at Shantivan, of course." Khushi's eyes widened; Arnav chuckled as he saw her reaction. Priya shook her head as she turned to Anjali, "Anjaliji, please no. I don't want to trouble anyone." Nani smiled and said, "Of course not, bitiya. We would love for you to stay here. Anyone from Lucknow is family." Anjali added quickly, "Of course. I don't want to hear no. Hari Prakash?" Anjali stood up and looked around. Hari Prakash came running and Anjali looked at Priya, "Where are your bags?" Priya pointed to the door; Hari Prakash went to get them.

"I don't know how to thank all of you", Priya started, her eyes filled with tears. Nani smiled and touched her hand. Anjali smiled and said, "Well, we are glad you are here. You know what you should freshen up and then maybe you can go see the city today." Arnav and Khushi looked at each other; Anjali looked so happy. Khushi nodded, understanding what Arnav was thinking about. She put her hand in his and squeezed it. Arnav smiled; their thoughts were interrupted when they heard Anjali call Arnav. "Chotte, did you hear?" "What, Di?" Arnav asked, looking at Anjali. "I was saying that you should take Priya out to see the city tonight. You will, won't you?" Arnav saw Khushi's eyes widen, from the corner of his eyes. He smiled and said, "Of course, Di." Khushi looked down and pulled her hand away from his. Arnav smiled again.

Suddenly they looked towards the door, as Hari Prakash dropped a bag. Priya raised her eyebrows and turned around saying, "Wait.. that bag.." and crashed into someone. She rubbed her forehead and screamed at the person in front of her. "Cant you see where you '?" and stopped. NK was standing in front of her, with an apologetic look on his face. "Oh.. oh.. no.. I am so sorry." Then he paused, his eyes widened as he noticed Priya. "Oh.. hello.. I am NK." He had a big smile on his face, as he extended his hand. Priya made an annoyed face, still rubbing her forehead, said, "I am Priya." NK said, with a twinkle in his eye. "Oh.. priya' you mean dear.. Hello dear.." Priya put her hands on her hips and said, "Don't call me, dear." NK touched his ears, stuck his tongue out and said, "Oh sorry. Ok dear, I wont call you dear. Oh.." A smile appeared on Priya's face and she giggled, her face turning slightly crimson. NK looked at Khushi and winked. Khushi's eyes widened, then she smiled as she realized what NK was doing; he had understood that Khushi didn't want Arnav to go with Priya. "So dear, do you want to go grab something to eat. I am hungry and bored of home food." Nani raised her eyebrows and NK noticed that and added, "No, Nani. I love your food. But Priya is new here, she can see the city as well." Priya smiled and said, excited. "Sure." NK and she turned towards the door, when Anjali said, looking slightly annoyed. "Priya, maybe you should freshen up first. You must be tired after the long journey. Let me show your room." Priya looked disappointed. She gave NK a faint smile, looked at Anjali and followed her quietly.

Arnav closed the door and walked to Khushi, who was standing near the bed, folding laundry. She folded a dress and threw it down on the bed. Arnav controlled his laughter and asked, "What happened, Khushi?" Khushi looked at him, threw the dress in her hand down on the bed and folded her arms. She said, with a sarcastic smile. "Oh what are you still doing here? Shouldn't you be spending time with Priya, your girlfriend?" Arnav smiled and folded his arms, "Ohhh.. my girlfriend??" He walked closer to her and stopped inches away from her. "But you forgot something, I am married". He bent down to kiss her cheek and paused to whisper in her ear, "and very much in love with my wife". A faint smile appeared on Khushi's face, but she quickly changed the smile to a scowl. She moved away as he moved closer to kiss her. "Oh really, you wanted to spend time with her instead of me? If Nanheji hadn't stepped in, then you would have..." Arnav smiled and folded his arms again. "I was being nice.. she is an old friend". Khushi looked at him and said, "Well she didn't seem to treat you like an old friend.." she looked away, her face clouded with anger, "the way she was looking at you.. the way she was touching you.. ". She turned to him and moved closer, put her hands on hips and said, "I am a woman.. I understand when someone is ..". She stopped and turned around. She looked at him over her shoulder and said, "I don't trust her." Arnav smiled as she looked away. She looked down, her eyes filled up with tears. She stammered, trying to control her tears, as she said, "I.. I don't want to lose you. I just got you back.. and.." Khushi's eyes widened as Arnav put his arms around her waist and pressed his body against her, saying "and you wont Khushi... you will never lose me". He put his hands on her arms and turned her around. She was still looking down; he put his hand under her chin and lifted her face up. Her eyes were filled with tears, but she refused to look at him. "You know I love you right". She nodded, still looking down. Arnav smiled and asked again, "Then?" Khushi's looked at him, innocence sparkling in her doe-like eyes. "Arnavji, I trust you.. I just don't trust her.. she is so.. and .. I.. Arnavji, she is so much more prettier.. and..", Khushi stammered. Arnav had a naughty smirk on his face, as he brought his face closer to hers. "Oh was she? I didn't notice.." He brought his face closer, so close that she could feel his warm breath on her face. " because I was looking at you".

Khushi didn't think that Priya was prettier, nor did she think that Arnav would leave her. She knew he loved her, but she just wanted to hear Arnav admit that. Arnav had understood that, and so he was playing along, just to make his wife happy.

Arnav closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against hers. "I love you so much, Khushi". A tear escaped Khushi's eyes; she threw her arms around him and said, "I love you, Arnavji". A few minutes later, Arnav pulled away and said, with a naughty twinkle in his eye, "Priya has always had a thing for me, since we were kids. You know I used to take advantage of that and make her do my homework for me". Arnav grinned and Khushi opened her mouth wide. "Typical of you, Laad Governor.. that's so mean." Arnav moved closer and whispered in her ear. "Well I can make you do stuff for me too". Khushi blushed, but feigned innocence, as she asked nonchalantly, "Like what?" He brushed his lips against her cheek and she squirmed with pleasure as his stubble brushed against her jaw. "I can show you". He pulled her towards him and pressed her body against his, wrapping her in his arms in a tight embrace. Suddenly he pulled away, "Khushi, where's my surprise?". Khushi raised her eyebrows and then touched her hand on her forehead. "Oh I forgot about that.. let me go change.. wait here". Arnav grabbed her wrist, "Khushi, that's your surprise? a new dress?" He pulled her back into the embrace and looked into her eyes, as he said with a naughty smirk on his face, "Don't bother.. that's coming off you as soon as you put it on." Khushi opened her mouth wide and punched his arm, her face turning crimson. Arnav smiled, put his arms around her and hugged her tightly; Khushi put her head on his chest and closed her eyes, her arms around his waist. Arnav pulled away and took her face in his hands and said, "I missed you so much, sweetheart." She moved closer and pressed her lips against his; he responded with passion.

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