Arhi: Self Arranged Marriage Book 1 Thread 2 - Page 51

"A-r-n-a-v"

"Nannav"

"A-r-n-a-v"

"Nannav"

"A-r-n-a-v"

"Nannav"

"Khushiii" he whined defeated and turned towards his fianc who was enjoying the whole father daughter moment. Arnav's irritation reached his peak as he found Khushi smiling watching them.

"Tumhe hasi aa rahi hai?" and her smile broadened , "This is not funny dammit", he showed his annoyance but Khushi seemed unaffected. She continued combing her fingers through Anjali's hair who was more interested in the view outside as the car drove them back to the hotel. Arnav being an intelligent human understood it well that he would not be helped out of this disaster courtesy NK by Khushi and hence engrossed himself in rectifying Ayesha's pronunciation.

"Princess its Arnav" he led out a defeated sigh

"Nannav"

" Princess I love you na…" he pleaded

"P lub ..P lub" a small smile formed his lips at those words by Ayesha. They always seemed to sooth him and fill him with warmth unknown. His gaze next shifted to

the lady seated next to him who was gazing him slyly and enjoying his distress. The twinkle in her eyes spoke mischief and it clearly showed her enjoyment. His gaze then dropped to her lips which were trapped in between her teeth, stifling a fully fledged laughter. How long had it been he'd kissed those tempting curves? An inaudible sigh escaped him as he saw her reddening deeper and deeper, aware of his intentions. They locked their gazes and wondered the journey they had crossed together. Arnav and Khushi were nothing but mere strangers who were suffering in their own world of isolation but destiny's game plan brought the lone souls together. Payal who was a silent spectator , seated beside Arnav faked a cough bringing them out of their reverie. Irritated, Arnav rolled his eyes and glared at Payal who winked at him knowingly.

As soon as the car screeched to halt, Arnav, Khushi and Payal along with Anjali and Ayesha made their way out and Arnav Khushi stood confused. They were not in front of their hotel but some sort of club. They looked at each other's clueless faces and then turned towards Payal who grinned and yelled "Surprise!!". NK and Akash who had left little earlier with some random excuse made their appearance then dressed in vest, tee, head gear and sports shoe.

"What's all these?" Khushi couldn't help but ask scanning the guys from top to bottom.

"This", NK gestured towards the building "is Pratap Sissodia's club and we are celebrating the reunion of Akash Singh Raizada and Arnav Singh Raizada as well as the future union of Arnav Singh Raizada and Khushi Kumari Gupta in an unique way. "

"Really?"

"Really" Akash affirmed Arnav's 'not-at-all-interested' query mirroring his raised eyebrow and crossed arm stature, then added, "with a throw ball match"

"With a what??" Garima grinned with glee as Dharam shot her a perplexed look.

"You heard your grandson. A throw ball match" came out her unemotional reply.

"Kids today" Dharam looked clearly unimpressed.

Arnav and Khushi were clearly not expecting this"You got to be kidding" he commented but the look on his brother's face clearly showed he was not. "We are not dressed for the game Akash" but Arnav's contradiction was erased by NK as he thrusted a duffle bag in Arnav's hand, "Now you are."

A while later Arnav emerged out of the changing room dressed in yellow vest, black track and sports shoe. A smile formed his lips as he saw Ayesha and Anjali dressed in red mini vests as well as blue tracks with sneakers to match their sizes. They looked adorable. His eyes then shifted towards the women of his life carrying their respective daughters in arms. They had changed to their attires as well and looked younger and chirpier.

Khushi and Payal stood talking amongst themselves when Khushi felt a known prickly sensation behind her neck. Knowing the source of the tingly feel she turned to look at the man, her man. "Edible!" was the term fleeted her mind at the breathtaking sight he made. The sports look made him look like a teenaged Arnav Singh Raizada who had no responsibilities, no burdens, who just wanted to enjoy his life to the fullest.

All of them made their way inside the allotted game room where a baby chair was already made available for Ayesha to be strapped. Arnav took Ayesha from Khushi's arms and in process they rubbed their arms against each other. Arnav saw the twinkle of enjoyment in her eyes and therefore bend near her ears to whisper, "Edible!!" leaving her flabbergasted and all red. Did he hear her thoughts by any chance?

She gaped at him wide eyed and saw him wink and smirk.

NK blew a loud whistle when Ayesha was strapped protectively and Anjali was made to seat beside her. "Guys guys guys so let's get started!" he declared and happened to see Anjali who sat with down casted eyes. Moving towards her he tilted her chin up, "What happened sweetheart? Why are you sad?"

"Cant I play with you all?" and NK was floored with those innocent words. He was struggling to find an answer and Akash-Payal just stepped towards her but Arnav had already picked her up by then

" But you are going to play with all of us sweetheart, why are you sad?"

"I get to play with you all?" never till date she was allowed to play with her friends due to her disability, but now when she is getting the chance she couldn't feel anything but elation.

"Ofcourse sweety!" NK jumped in and took her in his arms from Arnav.

"you are going to play the most important part in the game, you are playing the Queen."

"The Queen?" her eyes rounded up due to excitement.

"Yes the queen.", he affirmed. "Whenever a team misses to score the player becomes your slave and you get to punish that team, make them do anything you wish."

"wow!! But Ayesha?"

"she is also a queen" Payal butt in "but she cant speak as she is small so she is Choti Queen."

"Yay!! We are queens Ayesha!"

"keenn" the Choti Queen clapped in delight.

Finally the teams were divided with Arnav-Akash in a team and Khushi-Payal-NK in another team. The addition of NK in the other team was to Khushi's delight as NK would not leave his 'jaan'which annoyed Arnav to no bounds. The teams had taken their position after the captains (Arnav-Khushi) shook hands and NK gestured Anjali to blow the whistle.

She whistled and the game started. Arnav serviced the first ball and NK with flair and eased managed to catch it and throw back to their opponents.

"Abbu BP" "Ammi Khushi"

Anjali screamed in delight and Ayesha soon joined her with her self known language with few P and Shi thrown here and there.

Akash sent the ball and the opponent missed catching it which resulted in Arnav Akash scoring their first.

A2 = 2 KPN = 0

"Your Highness! What do you want us to do?" NK graciously offered making Anjali grin.

"Kisshie!!" the Choti Queen shouted throwing her arms above happily which the trio obliged and showered the queens with enough kisses and love. Arnav and Akash stood afar watching their rivals bathing their daughters with kisses and Akash had to comment cheesily, " I wish I was in Anjali's place, right bhai?"

"Shut up Akash"

The game resumed and Khushi serviced the ball. This time none of the teams were giving in easily and this set continued for a while. Finally Akash failed to catch which made KPN earn their score.

A2=2 KPN=2

"Yes Princess our punishment?"

"We are queens"

"Right! So Majesty what is our punishment?" Arnav bowed down before the world's most beautiful queens.

"Dance with us"

"With pleasure" and the brothers picked up their daughters in their arms and waltzed around the room.

Chain ho chain ho mere dil ka…

Sirf tum sirf tum.. sirf tum..

O jaana…

NK played his Iphone while the fathers with their daugthers danced merrily. Akash and Arnav sang along in their ridiculous off tone voices making their daughters laugh and their better halves watch them with awe and adore.

Labon Pe Labon Pe Sirf Tum Ho…

Sirf tum Sirf tum.. sirf tum

O jaana…

Akash was soon joined by Payal and they danced with their daughter in between them. NK who was waltzing alone with his phone extended his hand towards Khushi who obliged happily and then moved on the floor.

Muj hko Iqraar hai…

Tumse Hi Pyaar hai…

Sirf Tum Sirf tum.. sirf tum ho…

Sirf tum sirf tum.. sirf tum..

O jaana…

Khushi soon crashed her back with Arnav's who turned to stabilize her,. pulling her flush against him. The world surrounding them ceased to exist as they stood gloriously in their own world. The world which consisted of three strangers who are now three souls joined to one. The three of them had their own share of tragedies but the dark moments in their life paved the way towards the guaranteed happiness that lay ahead of them. Arnav was suddenly feeling very lucky and very happy with the presence of these two in his life. He had a partner, a daughter and with an added bonus had his brother with his family too. Could he be more happer than this? He wondered. Arnav Singh Raizada was in a mood to celebrate in a mood to cherish these moments but only with the woman who was the reason to all his merriment. He had no idea when he had said it out loud enough for her to hear.

"Can we have a date? Only you and me?"

Khushi stood bewildered. This was the first time he wanted to spend his time only with her.She

was dazed

"Arnav! A-ayesha?"

"I sound selfish I know but I want to spend time only with you. Please Khushi?"

They had no idea when the others had moved out giving them privacy . The game was declared draw but they cared less. Khushi pursed her lips together unsure of what to say and Arnav took negative as an answer. A small reluctant smile left his lip as he mouthed silently 'Its ok' and distanced himself from Khushi. Khushi saw him making his way towards the refreshment table which held juices and water bottles and saw him pick a bottle to drink and then uncap Ayesha's bottle to make her drink.

"Arnav?"

"hmm?" Arnav turned towards her and Khushi who was smiling.

"It's a date then. You and me"

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