FF Their six month marriage - #2 thread 3 link pg 1 - Page 85

Chapter 53

Arnav bought his hand up which still had Khushi's present. He handed her the bag full of items, which she took only to give the thali to Arnav who had to take it reluctantly. Khushi opened her bag to find package which once see opened had a simple red saree which off course she knew was his favourite colour while all the matching jewellery were in the bag.

Arnav saw the childlike smile on her face as opened all her packages with glee. He couldn't believe that one day he the great ASR would be buying these kinds of items for someone and he would enjoy watching that special someone smile the way they do making his heart swell with joy. He felt at peace just seeing her smile. Khushi looked back at Arnav to him gazing at her, making her feel self-conscious as a pink blush crept up her face. They stayed like that for some time.

Payal had gone up to Akash who broke her fast, mama did the same for mami but as Anjali walked up to Shyam he wasn't paying any attention to her. Anjali had to practically come in front of him to get his attention making Shyam look at her with a smile before he broke her fast.

Once they had finished they all looked for Arnav and Khushi but they were not inside the temple. Anjali looked around to find her bhai and bhabhi sitting outside on the bench smiling at each other making her smile just looking at them. She turned back to face the gods and prayed for her brother and his wife to always be happy forever.

They all made their way down towards Arnav and Khushi who became very aware of everyone around her.

They all headed towards the cars and went home.

Once home Payal and Khushi went up to the kitchen, bought the food out and started serving everyone who were waiting to eat before they all finished for the day and made their way to their rooms to settle for the night.

The next morning Arnav had been on his phone talking to aman about the coming new bridal collection when he looked up at Khushi who was busy looking at the calendar frowning and thinking of something. Arnav clicked his phone of, walked over to Khushi, placed his hand on her shoulder making her jump and turn her head to look at him. Using his thumb on his other hand he softly rubbed between her eyes where she had been frowning while Khushi looked towards his thumb making her eyes look cross eyed. Arnav smirked at her reaction as she looked back at him. Arnav cupped her cheek.

Arnav: What are you thinking about?

Khushi: Arnav I am worried.

Arnav: What about?

Khushi looked back at the calendar and pointed towards the date she had been looking. Arnav looked at where she was pointing, noticed the date and looked back at Khushi with the worried look Khushi had just a minute ago. Khushi then lifted her hand towards Arnav's forehead and did exactly what he had done to her. Just by this one gesture Arnav relaxed as he watched his wife furrow in concentration while she still carried on rubbing his forehead. He lifted his hand to hers bought it down to his lips and placed a soft kiss on her knuckles still looking deep into her hazel eyes. Khushi's face turned crimson as a blush crept up her face. Arnav loved the effect he had on his wife.

They were bought out their trance when the door was knocked. Arnav left Khushi's side to open the door. It was Akash.

Akash: Bhai I was wondering if you are doing anything for Di and Jejaji's anniversary this year?

Arnav looked at Akash and didn't know what to answer. Khushi had come over and stood next to Arnav.

Khushi: Of course we are jiju and this year will be extra special because jiji and I will be helping.

Arnav titled his head towards Khushi who was smiling glowingly at his brother, surprise evident on his face as Khushi had agreed to celebrate his Di's and Jejaji's anniversary. He didn't know what was going on the mind of his pretty little wife but he was sure to find out soon.

Akash: That's good Khushiji. Have you thought of what to do?

Khushi: Hmmm!

Khushi stood there thinking, and then her face lit up as an idea pooped up in her head.

Khushi: We could do a Bollywood night.

Arnav stared at Khushi as though she had gone bonkers, no way in the world was he doing this.

Akash: That's a wonderful idea.

Arnav turned to look at his brother cocking his eyebrows at him thinking what the... Next he thought that his whole family would love the idea. I am the only sane one in this family he thought to himself looking from his brother to his wife.

Khushi: We can do a favourite hero, heroine dress up.

Arnav: NO! I am no way dressing up.

Khushi: But why?

Arnav: Khushi. No.

Khushi pouted. Arnav looked at her but was adamant he was not gonna dress up. Akash looked from his brother to his bhabhi and didn't know what to say.

Arnav: Khushi come up with something else but I am not dressing up.

With that Arnav turned, grabbed his bag and went to the office with Akash following. Khushi saw her husband leave, went and sat on the bed and pouted. She was thinking very hard about what to do. Suddenly she had an idea and went to find NK and her jiji to see if they would like her idea. She found both of them in the kitchen.

Khushi: Jiji, nanheji, I have an idea for Di's anniversary.

Khushi was smiling her lovely smile while saying this making both Payal and NK worry. Payal for Khushi while NK for Arnav. Both had no idea what the other knew on the subject.

Khushi: Jiji, Nanheji I was thinking of giving Di a bollywood night themed party for their anniversary and what we could do is find someone who makes cardboard statues of Bollywood stars.

NK: That's a really good idea.

Khushi: Nanheji you are going to help me with this. I am so gonna get a statue of Salman Khan.

Khushi's face lit up at mere mention of Salman khan.

NK: I don't think Nannav would like that.

Khushi: Oh that's ok, we can get a statue off...

Khushi suddenly realised she had no idea who Arnav's favourite female actor was. NK and Payal noted her facial expression go from happy to confusion.

Payal: what's wrong Khushi?

Khushi: Jiji I don't who Arnavji's favourite female actor is.

Seeing Khushi pout made Payal chuckle.

Khushi: Jiji it's not funny.

Payal: I'm'.sorry'

Payal tried speaking while giggling also making NK chuckle. Khushi huffed at both of them.

Anjali who heard the laughter from outside came inside.

Anjali: Payalji, NK bhai why are you laughing. Khushiji what's wrong?

Anjali had placed her hand on Khushi's shoulder as Khushi tilted her head towards Anjali.

NK: Di'.

Khushi: Di they were making fun of me.

Khushi was pouting and complaining looking towards Anjali just so NK couldn't blurt out what they were planning for Anjali's wedding anniversary.

Anjali: Payalji, NK bhai stop making fun of Khushiji.

NK: Of course Di I mean after all she is your Chote's wife.

Payal giggled even more and NK was laughing loudly, while Anjali tried her hardest to shut them up trying not to end up giggling herself.

Payal: Ok..ok Di. We will stop.

Payal hit NK on his arm for him to stop laughing which he did while rubbing his shoulder.

Payal: Di did you need anything?

Anjali: No Payalji. Just came to see what you all were laughing about.

Anjali left all three of them alone and headed towards her room. Khushi let out a sigh of relief and turned her head towards NK.

Khushi: Nanheji we are trying to keep the party a secret.

NK: Oh! That's why you stopped me from talking. Ok. So what's our plan?

Khushi walked up to them and lay out her plan for the party. Payal was still not liking it but she kept quiet.

It was not until later when Payal confronted Khushi about this.

Payal: Khushi what are you doing? Planning a surprise anniversary for Di and Shyamji? You do know what he will think don't you?

Khushi looked at her sister and knew what she was talking about let alone thinking.

Khushi: Jiji I am not doing it for Shyamji whatever he may end up thinking. I am doing this for Di. Di will be very happy with this. She doesn't need to know about Shyamji not while she's pregnant.

Payal knew Khushi was right. So she decided to leave it and help out.

In the evening when Arnav had gotten home NK also spoke to Arnav.

NK: Nannav you do know Khushiji is planning an anniversary for Di and Jijaji.

Arnav who was in his room, on his laptop, looked up to NK in a slight mood.

Arnav: I know.

NK: Nannav so what is the plan.

Arnav: There is not one. I will not let anyone and I mean no one ruin Di's day.

His tone suggesting his word was final, before he went back to his laptop and NK walked out.

When Khushi and Arnav were on their own Khushi was busy singing.

Aaj mausam hai suhana

Party banaane ke hai bahaanaa

What the what the what the.

Arnav, who had been looking over a file, looked up towards his wife who was putting clothes away in the cupboard, cocking his eyebrows as he heard her singing and smirking.

Arnav: So what have you planned Khushi?

Khushi turned around to look at Arnav smiling. She finished putting the clothes in the cupboard, turned fully and walked over to Arnav still smiling.

Khushi: I am going to dance.

Arnav looked at Khushi shocked, his temper rising, making him chuck his file towards his recliner, grabbing her arms in a tight grip and boring his eyes into her. Khushi didn't realise what she had said which made Arnav become so mad at her again like he used to. She started struggling under his grip as it was hurting her head titling from left to right looking at his hands which held her arms in a death like grip. She looked back at Arnav tears starting to prick in her eyes.

Khushi: Arnav you're hurting me.

Arnav who was still looking into her eyes, saw the sparkle of her tears staring to form in her eyes, making his heart clench as he let go of her arms suddenly, fisted his hands and closed his eyes to calm his temper. Khushi moved a step back as tears started flowing down her cheeks. Arnav opened his eyes, looked towards Khushi who was looking back at him, her cheeks wet from her tears and still flowing from her eyes. Arnav moved towards her but Khushi stepped back, making Arnav halt and trying to keep his temper under control. He again moves towards her, again Khushi moves back but this time Arnav doesn't stop until Khushi's back hits the cupboard not allowing her to move further back. She moved towards her right but Arnav put his arm in front of her blocking her way, she moved towards her left and again Arnav put his other arm in front of her blocking her path. He moved even closer leaving no space between them. Khushi tried to move was practically trapped by her husband. Arnav's cupped her cheeks, gently rubbed his thumbs across her cheeks wiping her tears away as Khushi's eyes closed at his gentle touch. He moved his face closer towards Khushi, placing butterfly kisses across her cheeks and forehead repeating 'I'm sorry' after every kiss he placed on her. Khushi's breathing had suddenly got heavy, her heartbeat racing, feeling Arnav as close as he was, her hands went onto his shoulders to stop herself from falling as her knees were getting weaker from her husband's sweet torture.

Arnav had to pull back as his desires within him were getting stronger and he knew this was not the right time, not while he still had a lot to deal with in, especially his jijaji, plus someone always interrupted them when they became closer as he remembered what had happened on her birthday. He backed off feeling frustrated as Khushi opened her eyes as she couldn't feel Arnav close to her anymore. Arnav had his back to her now so she went up and hugged him from behind. Arnav let her as he calmed down.

Khushi: Arnav why can't I dance?

Arnav held her hand as he turned to look at her.

Arnav: Khushi I don't want that Shyam ogling at you while you dance. You know what he's like and I don't want to give him the chance to look at my wife the way he does.

As he was talking Khushi could sense his temper growing, moving closer to Arnav as her hand squeezed him to make him realise she was right there with him before she hugged him bringing him close. Her eyes closed as his scent engulfed her senses as she heard his heart beat faster the closer she was making her smile, while Arnav's arms went around her bringing her closer as her lavender scent took over his senses making him feel this right there in that moment was home.

Over the next few days, Arnav, Akash, NK, Khushi and Payal worked fully in secret to give Di the best anniversary she ever had.

Arnav still refused to dress up but everyone else were willing enough.

It was the day of the anniversary. Akash had managed to convince Shyam to take Anjali for the day. Anjali had managed to manipulate Shyam into taking the day off as he had not been there last year when they were supposed to cut the cake. Shyam gave in as he didn't need the tension making Anjali grin happily.

Anjali and Shyam were out all day giving a chance for everyone else to decorate the hall so it was ready when they came back.

It was early evening when Anjali and Shyam had returned, turning the knob to the front door, they walked in smiling at one another when they looked around the hall and saw it decorated from top to bottom. 'Surprise' came the voices of family and friends who as Anjali and Shyam saw were dressed up as Bollywood actors. Friends being dressed like Bollywood actors didn't surprise her as much what her family were dressed up as.

Nani ' Madhubala

Mama ' Rajesh Khanna

Mami ' Sharmila

Akash ' Hrithik Roshan

Payal ' Kareena Kapoor

Khushi ' Preity Zinta

NK ' Arjun Rampal

Anjali wasn't surprised at all that Arnav was just in his suit. Dressing up was not what he did as she knew. Payal walked over to Anjali.

Payal: Di, we have put clothes for the both of you to change into for tonight.

Anjali who was standing next to Shyam put his arm around his as he titled his head towards her making him break his gaze towards Khushi which had not gone unnoticed by Arnav who was really trying to keep his cool for his Di.

Anjali was led back to their room by Shyam while looking around the hall.

Purple and white curtains were draped around the long windows with white fairy lights, decorative flowers were placed around the hall, actors chairs were placed around the hall, the sofa's had been moved towards one of the wall's to make space for what looked like photo shoot where AR's fashion photographer had been called to take professional photo's, life size looking cardboard cut outs of various male actors and female actors were placed next to the studio. People were picking out their favourite actor and taking photos with them.

Nani, Mami and mama had been told about the party two days before giving them ample time to get their outfits. Payal and Khushi's family were also present. As their babuji was in a wheelchair he and their amma didn't dress up as for buaji she came as mumtaz making mami look at her from top to bottom.

Mami: Hello Hi bye bye! What izz thiz? Madhumati as Mumtaz?

Buaji: Hai re hai nandkishore! Seems maybe Rajesh Khanna over there will have difficultly choosing between Sharmila and Mumtaz.

Buaji giggled while mami scoffed, huffed and move away.

Anjali and Shyam finally came down dressed down as Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. Of course Shyam wanted to come as Salman Khan but that would have raised so many questions. Anjali loved the whole idea about the Bollywood night. Once they came downstairs Arnav and Khushi came up to them and handed Anjali a bouquet full of her favourite red roses. Anjali smiled at the both of them as she took the bouquet from Arnav's hand, while Arnav gave her a hug.

Arnav: Happy anniversary Di.

Anjali: Thank you Chote.

Anjali and Arnav pulled back as the siblings looked at one another with love. Anjali cupped Arnav's cheek as he placed his hand on her.

Khushi saw the exchange between the siblings as Payal came up behind her, placed her hand Khushi's shoulder as Khushi titled her head towards Payal. Both sisters looked back at the Raizada siblings with love.

Arnav walked round to Anjali's side, placed his hands on her shoulders, helped her move towards a director's chair with her name stitched into the back. Arnav helped her sit down while Shyam came behind them and sat next to her. Arnav bent down in front of Anjali, balancing on his knees, before he spoke.

Arnav: Di, today is your day, today you're the director, you can direct us whichever way you want to.

Anjali looked at her brother with tears of joy in her eyes.

As everyone else looked on with either smiles on their faces for these two, or with tears of joy as well, wishing that this brother sister love never dies.

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