Arnav carried a giggling and blushing Khushi in his arms and threw her on the bed. He locked the door and turned around to see Khushi, sprawling on the bed, smiling at him. He walked quickly to her and got in the bed next to her. He moved in closer, tucked her hair behind her ear and touched her cheek. She closed her eyes and smiled. He leaned forward and kissed her lips. She put her arms around him and pulled him close and they hugged each other, their bodies pressed against each other. Arnav moved away and looked at his beautiful wife; Khushi looked away, blushing. Arnav leaned closer, put his arm around her waist and placed kisses on her neck. She squirmed with pleasure and grabbed his arm. He removed the dupatta from her neck and threw it aside. She looked into his eyes and started unbuttoning his shirt. He pushed her hands aside, sat up on his knees and tore the shirt, buttons flying everywhere. He took it off him and threw it to the side of the bed. Khushi giggled; Arnav smiled and fell onto the bed on top of Khushi. Her nails dug into his bare back as Arnav pulled her head back and placed kisses on her neck, her shoulders and the exposed part above the neckline of her kurta. They made love in their "honeymoon suite"; so lost they were in each other that they failed to hear Arnav's phone vibrate on the side table.
Priya's eyes widened as she saw the sight in front of her. NK had asked her to join him, Payal and Akash for dinner at the gazebo in the garden behind the resort. But as she stepped into the gazebo, she found two chairs on either side of a small table; on the table was a vase with a bunch of red roses, a tall lit candle and covered food trays. She could hear the waves crashing against the shore. She looked up and saw the beach in front of her; the sun setting in the horizon. She heard someone behind her and she turned around to see NK standing behind her.
"NK?" She exclaimed. "Where is Payal and Akash? Aren't they joining us?"
NK smiled and walked to her and took her hand. He helped her sit down and then walked to the other side of the table and sat down.
"NK.." "What?" "Aren't they joining us?" "No, they wanted to spend some time with each other, so they are having dinner in their room.. and … I.." he smiled and continued, "I wanted to spend time with you, my dear." Priya blushed. "NK.."
"Priya, I have never hidden my feelings for you. I have loved you from the first time I laid eyes on you. I… "A tear rolled down her cheek, as Priya said, "NK .. please.." NK ignored her and continued. "Priya, I love seeing your smile.. and I would do anything to make you smile.. " Priya shook her head and said again, "NK.. please.." NK leaned forward and took her hand in his. "Priya, will you be my.."
Priya pulled her hand away and stood up. "NK, stop! This has to stop right now!" NK stood up confused. "Dear.. are you .." "NK, please.. don't ask me anything." Priya turned around, tears rolled down her cheeks. "Please I cannot do this to you." NK walked to her and touched her arms and turned her around to face him. "You can't do what?" She pushed his hands away and stepped back. "I can't lie to you. I can't be with you because you will hate me.. you will hate me when you will learn the truth about me." NK's eyes widened with shock. "What truth..?" "I can't tell you." Priya turned around. NK had a stern look on his face. He touched her shoulder and turned her around. "You have to tell me. I won't let you leave without telling me. What is it that's troubling you." Priya remained quiet. NK touched her chin and said softly. "Priya, whatever it is, I could never hate you because I love you." Priya burst into tears, her head in her hands. NK put his arms around her and held her in a tight embrace. Priya pulled away, "Oh really? Will you still love me when you find out that I am here to break up Arnav and Khushi's marriage? Will you believe me if I tell you that Anjali is paying me to do that?" NK was shocked, Priya was distraught; both were lost in each other that they failed to hear Priya's phone ring.
"Why is Arnav and Priya not picking up?" Anjali wondered, as she cut the call. She smiled, "Well I hope they are with each other." Her smile disappeared. "No, I don't trust Priya. I should make sure that everything is going according to plan." She dialed a number.
Akash tore off a piece of roti, dipped it in curry and fed Payal, while she fed Akash. They smiled, looking into each other's eyes. The room they were in was decorated with candles and roses; the bed sheets were crumpled and some rose petals lay scattered on the sheets and on the floor around the bed. Payal blushed as Akash wiped the curry off her lips. Akash smiled and moved closer, when he heard his phone ring. He ignored it, but Payal moved away and indicated the phone. Akash smiled and checked the phone. His smile disappeared as he quickly took the call. "Di, are you alright?" he asked, worried. Anjali laughed. "Akash, yes, I am fine. I just wanted to check on you. Is everything alright? You forgot to call me and let me know when you reached the resort". Akash smiled and looked at Payal, "Sorry, Di. We were .." Anjali giggled. "Never mind Akash. How is everyone else? What are they up to? I tried calling Chotte. He didn't pick up." Akash laughed. "You won't believe what Bhai did, Di". Anjali's eyes widened. "What, Akash?" "He and Khushiji never came to the resort. He had called earlier to say he had some car trouble. Khushiji was not feeling well, so he found a place to stay on the way. He said he will join us tomorrow morning as soon as Khushiji feels better. But of course, I am sure that's a lie. Who knew Bhai would turn out to be so naughty." Akash laughed. Anjali's grip on the phone tightened and her face filled with fury. "And NK and Priya?" Akash laughed again. "That is another story. NK bhai is actually proposing to Priyaji right now. Who would have ever thought that NK bhai would fall in love!" He smiled at Payal and she smiled. Suddenly his smile disappeared, as he heard Anjali scream. "Di, Di.. are you alright?" "Aaah.. Akash, its paining.. my tummy.. its paining… Chotte.. Chottee… Naniji.. aah… " The call went dead. Akash raised his eyebrows and dialed Anjali's number. It kept ringing, but no one picked up.
Akash dialed Arnav's number; Arnav saw the phone ringing and ignored it. He turned around and pulled Khushi close to him. She snuggled closer to him, laying her head on his shoulder and pressing her face against his bare chest. He put his arm around her and caressed her bare shoulders. He slowly slid the blanket down, revealing her bare back and she moved away, giggled and punched his arm. "Stop it, Arnavji." Arnav smiled and hugged her tight. He turned around as he heard his phone beep. He picked up the phone and saw a text from Akash. "Emergency. Di not well. Call me". Arnav sat up suddenly and dialed Akash's number.
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