FF Their six month marriage - #2 thread 3 link pg 1 - Page 53

Chapter 47

Arnav walked back into his room to see Khushi near the cupboard. He walked over to her. She could sense him close but she didn't turn to face him. Arnav walked up really close behind her. Khushi still didn't turn.

Arnav: Khushi.

Khushi didn't answer.

Arnav: Khushi you ok?

Khushi: How can I be ok? After everything that has happened Arnavji.

Arnav was starting to get frustrated. He knew what he had done was wrong but he just didn't know how to handle a situation like this.

Arnav: Khushi I know I wrong but….

Khushi: Wow! Admitting your wrong? Now that's a first.

Arnav was fuming now. He grabbed Khushi's shoulders and turned her around to face him.

Arnav: Listen I said I was wrong doesn't mean you can talk to me like this.

Khushi started struggling in his grip. Arnav's temper was rising, his eyes boring into hers, his temper evident but as soon as his eyes moved towards her lips his temper was replaced by desire.

Khushi: Arnavji you're hurting me.

Arnav's grip loosened as he heard her. Khushi managed to get free and moved round him but before she could go any further her wrist was in his hand and he twisted her around so again she was facing him but her arm twisted round her back. Arnav moved his free hand around the back of her neck and brought her face closer. He was about to kiss her when his phone rang. Arnav ignored it and was getting closer. Khushi shut her eyes and closed her lips to avoid what was about to happen. Arnav saw her reaction and couldn't help but smirk. He let her go, sat on the recliner and started having breakfast. Khushi felt him leave her but her heart was beating fast and she felt breathless. She turned to look at Arnav who was busy enjoying his breakfast. Khushi was fuming and walked out of the room leaving Arnav smirking and thinking Mrs Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada one way or another you are going to forgive me. He carried on having his food.

Shyam was left stunned after Arnav's statement. He couldn't believe it that Arnav and Khushi really were now husband and wife. He still refused to believe it that things had gone that far. He was fuming and mulling over what he needed to do. He knew what he wanted Khushi at any cost.

Arnav was heading to the office and he had a phone call from his lawyer. Unfortunately for Arnav Shyam was around and the only part of the conversation he got was changes to the will. Shyam remembered the file that he had seen sent by Arnav's lawyer. He needed to see what was in file but he wondered how he was going to do that.

Arnav had got back from work quite late that day. He headed straight for his room to change and come down for dinner. He opened the door headed for the cupboard, took his clothes out and was heading for the washroom when all of sudden he stopped. He turned and looked around the room. He was shocked to find his whole room was the exact way he had had it before he got married. No wind chime at the door, no stars, no pink sheets on the bed and no Salman Khan poster on the wall. He turned around, opened the cupboard and found only his clothes, his ties and his shoes. No she can't have left me the only thought going through his mind. Arnav threw everything on the bed and headed back out to go find Khushi. He went downstairs and was going to head out to GH when he heard someone giggling from the kitchen. He went closer to the laughter to find Khushi and Nani laughing at something or another but he didn't quite grasp what the conversation was about. He left to head back to his room feeling really bad. He walked back into the room looking around again wondering what he needed to do but right now he needed to get changed and go to eat.

Once at the dining table everyone was getting served by Payal and Khushi. Everyone sat down in their places leaving only one place next to Arnav where Khushi really didn't want to sit but had no choice in the matter. Arnav saw Khushi's hesitation and was smirking. Khushi sat down and starting taking her food out in her plate. As she was about to start eating she heard something fall on the floor next to her. She turned to see that Arnav had dropped his spoon. The pair of them went to pick it up and Arnav's hand caught Khushi's while she had the spoon in her hand. He looked up at him and struggled to get her hand free from his grip. He carried on looking at her smirking.

Arnav whispering: Khushi what's wrong?

Khushi whispering: Let my hand go.

Arnav: Why? Don't forget you are my wife.

Khushi: Wife? What wife?

Arnav: My legally wedded wife or do I need to remind you of that.

Khushi looked at him and gulped. She knew what he meant but her mind went back to her hand. She struggled to get out of his grip while Arnav just gazed at her. Without her noticing him he kissed her cheek. She looked up at him in shock, her mouth open in a perfect 'o' and Arnav being Arnav took the opportunity and gave her a quick kiss on her lips before letting her go and he went back to his food with a grin on his face. Khushi didn't know where to look or what to do. She suddenly got up and everyone looked at her.

Nani: Khushi bitiya what happened?

Khushi: Nothing naniji. Nothing.

Khushi's face was flustered. She sat down while avoiding everyone's eyes. She turned to look at Arnav who was looking right back at her. He winked at her and went back to his food looking like the cat got his cream. Khushi turned and went back to eating as her heart started beating, her breathing shallow and she could feel her face getting warm indicating she was blushing. Arnav turned and looked at Khushi again and saw her blushing. He couldn't help but smirk and went back to eating. Khushi looked back at Arnav to see him smiling causing her to fume. Laad governor kahike. Jab dekho kuch na kuch karte rehte hai she spoke to herself. Arnav heard her and moved towards her.

Arnav: Khushi did you say something?

Khushi: Hmmm! No. Nothing.

Arnav: Oh! I thought I heard you say something.

Anjali saw the pair of them and couldn't help but smile.

Anjali: Chote. Khushiji. Would you care to share with the rest of us what you too are talking about.

Arnav: Di. I was just asking Khushi if anything is wrong. She seems flustered.

Anjali looked at Khushi and saw that her brother was right.

Anjali: Khushiji are you ok?

Khushi: Ha Di. I'm fine.

Khushi didn't know what to say but she ended up glaring at Arnav who in turn was smirking. She went back to her food ignoring him.

After dinner everyone retired to their rooms.

Khushi was busy getting ready for bed while Arnav was working on his laptop. Neither of them looking at one another and both in their own thoughts.

Arnav: Khushi I know what I did was wrong but can I ask you for something?

Khushi: What?

Arnav trying to keep calm: Can we not be cold to one another in front of the family and especially in front of…in front of JIJAJI.

Khushi was thinking it through. She knew he was right. Even she didn't want the family to know what was going on nor did she want Shyam to know. Let alone if he found out he would try his luck again with her and that was something she really didn't want.

Khushi: Ok.

Arnav got up and moved towards her. Khushi felt him come near her. She moved to go past him but he was too quick for her.

Arnav: Why you afraid of me?

Khushi: What? I'm not afraid of you.

Arnav: Then why are you trying to run away?

Khushi: I'm not running.

Arnav started coming closer while Khushi was moving back. Her breathing getting shallow and her heartbeat erractic. Arnav couldn't help but look at his wife but he knew things were very fragile between them so instead of being his usual self he kissed her on her forehead and moved away. Khushi stood there stunned and couldn't help but smile at this small gesture. The pair of them couldn't sleep well that night as they slept on opposite ends of the bed.

The next morning things were still awkward. Arnav knew he needed to get things at least on an even kneel between them but he had no idea how.

He was in the office most of the morning mulling things over when it hit him. He quickly called Aman and got him to rearrange his meetings as he was going out.

He headed home early where Anjali, nani and Manorama were talking and seeing Arnav come home early left them speechless. Anjali went up to go see Arnav.

Anjali: Chote what are you doing home so early?

Arnav: Di. I have something to do. Di actually can you do me a favour?

Anjali: What Chote?

Arnav: Di. Can you.. can you help with this.

Arnav pointed towards a bag with clothes. Anjali looked at him perplexed.

Arnav: Actually Di. I was trying to rearrange my clothes but I can't do Khushi's.

Anjali looked at her brother knowing full well he was lying but didn't say anything. Arnav knew he couldn't let his sister know what was going on.

Arnav: Also Di can you not tell anyone about this? I mean anyone. Not Khushi, nani anyone even Jijaji.

Anjali: Chote but…

Arnav: Swear on me Di you won't.

Anjali: Ok. Ok I won't I promise.

Anjali went towards the bag, started unpacking the clothes and placing them back into the cupboard. Once she had finished she left Arnav to carry on with what he was up to. Arnav had made sure he told his driver to pick up Khushi.

After Khushi came back she headed back to her room only to find the door locked. She wondered what was going on. Anjali happened to walking by.

Anjali: What's wrong Khushiji?

Khushi: Di. The doors locked.

Anjali: What? But Chote's inside.

Khushi: What? When did he get back?

Anjali: What? He didn't tell you?

Khushi: No di.

Anjali: You should know Chote by now Khushiji. He doesn't ask anyone for permission let alone tell anyone what he is doing. Let's go from here and leave him to it.

Arnav had heard the whole conversation from inside but he couldn't let Khushi into their room not yet.

It was not until after dinner that Khushi finally went into their room. She opened the room to find her wind chime back in its place, stars above the bed but not only on her side but the whole bed. Of course there were no pink sheets or Salman Khan poster but that was taking it a bit too far even for Arnav. There were a bouquet of red roses on the table with a small bag next to them. She walked over to the bag to find a box full of

Khushi: Jalebi's.

She was excited that she forgot everything and started eating them. Arnav had been watching the whole seen from the other end of the room. He started coming towards her. Khushi all of sudden felt Arnav around. She looked up to see him coming towards her and she gulped on a jalebi only for her to cough as it had got stuck. Arnav quickly moved towards her and started rubbing her back but Khushi was still coughing. He moved towards the bedside table got a glass of water and went towards Khushi. He made her drink the water while rubbing her back. After a little while she stopped coughing. She looked up towards him and saw the concern for her in his eyes. He looked at her.

Arnav: Khushi are you ok?

Khushi: Yes. I am better.

Arnav: Come. Sit down.

Arnav lead Khushi towards the bed. He went to place the glass on the table, went back towards her and took the box out of her hand.

Khushi: Arnavji. I want some more.

Arnav: Khushi you almost chocked on them.

Khushi: But that wasn't my fault. That was….

Khushi went crimson. Arnav saw her reaction and knew what she was about to say. He couldn't help but smile. He then took a jalebi out of the box and put it towards her mouth. Khushi looked at Arnav then the jalebi then back at Arnav again not knowing what to do.

Arnav: You said you wanted to have more.

Khushi looked at Arnav and took a bite from the jalebi slowly.

Arnav: Khushi you know I am really sorry.

Khushi: I know but how do I know you trust me.

Arnav: I do trust you. I would trust you with my life.

Khushi: But how do I know you won't break my heart again?

Arnav: I won't Khushi. I won't. Not again.

He placed the box on the floor with the half eaten jalebi back in the box. He cupped both of her cheeks and kissed her full of passion and emotion. Khushi couldn't help but kiss him back. While kissing she was crying. Arnav pulled back and saw this.

Arnav: No Khushi. Please do not cry. I will not break your heart again. Give me at least the chance to prove it.

Khushi looked at him gazing into his eyes. She could tell he was telling the truth. She hugged him and cried on his shoulder. He hugged her back while trying to soothe her.

Arnav: Shhh! Khushi. Shhh!

Khushi: Arnav.

Arnav's eyes opened wide.

Arnav: What did you call me?

Khushi: Arnav.

Arnav: Khushi I love it when you call me Arnav. Does that mean you forgive me?

Khushi: Hmm.

Arnav: Khushi yes or no?

Khushi: Yes.

Arnav's heart felt a lot lighter and he hugged her more knowing full well he had to yet gain her trust back fully.

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