PART 12
The morning was little good compared to the past few days for Arnav and Khushi.. When she opened her eyes she found him lying next to her and that too with his hand on her waist holding her possessively.. The events that led to a small tiff yesterday flashed across making her a bit disappointed at her own action. She had expected a snort from him which had been an usual routine during their earlier days of married life. It had taken much time and space for both of them to get into this level. His introvert nature had often made her mistake him for his arrogance. It was much later that she came across the real Arnav in him which was still concealed with the identity of ASR except for his daadi. She had made him come out of slowly. Their relationship had come to a really matured level that it was amateur on her part to get dominance over him when she knew about him very well. Again he proved her wrong by not extending their fight at night. A clash of their views did differentiate them but can't separate them. She smiled and tried to come out of his grip as it was already 06:00 but she felt a pull and her back hit his chest..
Arnav : In a hurry?? He whispered on her ears mumbling in his sleep.
She smiled naughtily and slept straight with her back on the bed and his hand tightening his grip...Khushi: Not if you have some other plans..!!
His eyes were wide open when she gave him such a good offer..The air of arguments and agony has vanished clearly stating their importance they have for each other. His eyes started scanning her face thinking how should he admire his cute wife. She looked more gorgeous at mornings.. She waited for some seconds and when she didn't find him doing anything, she started careessing his face with her hand and then sliding her fingers down his neck. He smiled seeing her taking lead this time.. No matter how much angry she made him sometimes, he can never deny, her one touch and he was back to normal.. Before she could act more further he held her hand and brought it to his lips. Kissing her wrist, he looked in her eyes..
Arnav: Never get mad on me unnecessarily.. Sometimes we may not know when we both lose our control. Arnav said with pleading eyes.
Khushi knew he was right.. She had no idea what he must have gone through when she spat all those things to him in her office before that Shalini.. She noded her head in agreement and they hugged each other as tight as possible.. Some times only a moment was needed to show that you love the other person and just a plain hug also completes every desire inside you to express that Love..
Khushi : I am sorry Arnav.. I shouldn't have told you all that.. I didn't know why.. As I told you that Shalni had really stirred my anger. I couldn't.. ermm. I didn't expect you would forgive me easily that too at night. Khushi apologized to him by biting her lips in fear of what would he come up with.
Arnav : No need to justify your anger.. You have that right to get angry at me. Its just that I don't like to take that affect our family life. No one should come into our personal space in terms of any relationship I feel. Yesterday I was really angry at you but looking at the perspective of why we should fight for something official which shouldn't affect us anyway I just dismissed that argument. I don't fully agree that I wasn't sad ..I too was at fault then. Anyways whatever differences we have it shouldn't dominate our private life and it should be better shed before we sleep into our arms. Arnav stated with a depth in his talks making her understand his point .
They remained like that for sometime until Khsuhi's alarm clock started ringing.. It was already 06:45 am and she couldnt delay in getting up now. She had to cook breakfast for everyone and be ready for her office too.. She pecked his lips once and then walked down the bed to start her new day..
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After some time she came upstairs to call Arnav down for the breakfast when she saw him all engrossed in wearing his tie and talking over the bluetooth.. He was discussing some business over the call.. She walked in and hugged him from behind.. He turned his face to know if she was Okay. Finding her smiling back at him, he realized this was just her techniques to romance him. Smirking back to her smile, he talked on the phone for some more minutes and then finally cut the call.
Khushi (Still hugging him): Arnav.. I was thinking if you can help me with that yesterday's mess.. I mean you could atleast draw some points as to how I can deal with the management meeting over the issue.. Im trying to get the next tender which is supposed to get ready by next week.. Khushi slowly informed him her need with the hope that he would never disagree.
Arnav : Sorry Khushi.. But this is not something I really wish to do.. He replied with clarity and no more interference tone. That reply did confuse her.. She pulled back from the hug and turned to face him..
Khushi: But why Arnav? I am not asking much from you.. Khushi frowned at him while straightening his tie.
Arnav :Khushi you have to learn from your mistakes.. And I am sure you would get an answer yourself.. Dont expect me to involve anymore in your work.. Arnav replied in finality which made her leave the tie knot in irritation..
He took steps towards the door clearing his tie when she stopped him and asked in anger..
Khushi: If you didnt wish to help me now, why did you train me for all this before?
Arnav: That was my duty.. You were new to such Business terms and I did what every husband would do for his wife.. But now, its really high time you understand your faults and get solutions on your own..
Khushi left his hand after knowing he was disinterested in assisting her with her Office problems.. She turned the other side and he knew she felt bad.. But this was necessary.. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and tried to kiss her cheek before leaving for work but she didnt allow him to.. Pushing him aside she replied back with the same angered looks..
Khushi: Arent you getting late now?? Your breakfast is at the table. !! She retorted back.
Arnav: Okay.. !! So my wife is now getting her business anger in between her personal life?? Fine.. Would you serve me the breakfast or should I do that on my own?? ( He asked her teasingly and she walked outside the door before him almost letting him know she was serving him like every other day.)
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Daadi who had come to their room to check if they were coming down for the breakfast or not did hear all.. She too was surprised knowing Arnav not helping Khushi in her office matters.. She stopped him when Khushi wasnt around and asked him why he was acting so..
Arnav: Daadi.. I am not angry on her.. I know she needs help.. But I really want to see her independent.. She needs to learn to take her own decisions when she is in some problems like this.. And dont worry.. I am always with her no matter what.. So if she messes unknowingly, I will clear it up..Arnav patiently answered Daadi reassuring his words that he wont leave Khushi in lurch.
Daadi was then impressed with Arnav's decision.. She came down with him and saw Khushi serving the breakfast at the table.. Daadi took her chair and Arnav took his.. She was little angry on him and she wasnt even ready to meet her eyes with his.. She infact even sat opposite to him today beside Daadi and started eating her share..
Daadi: Khushi.. Isnt Anjali having now?
Khushi: Di had it long back Daadi.. In her room..
Arnav watched her expressions which was furious and when she caught his eyes staring at her she glared at him as if sending daggers through her eyes. He chuckled at the instant anger as it was a common ground for both of them to play at their convenience. He cut short his glances as he was getting really late and he had to handle this explosive partner who would burst at him anytime.
Arnav: Speed up Khushi.. Let me drop you to work and move ahead.. Arnav said as he finished gulping his juice.
Khushi: I dont need your Help.. I will manage somehow.. She retorted back which clearly instigated him.
Arnav: What do you mean? We always drive together dont we? His raising eyebrow questioned the sudden change in daily routine and as a warning to what he had been advicing her from the morning as to not bring in fights between them.
Khushi : But I will drive myself today.. You carry on with your work.. !! She said plainly pretending to be calm but the tinge of anger and snide surely noticed by him.
He didn't wish to wait further. If she had been adamant in not trying to compromise he would neither.. He thought of waiting for her to get come down of her ego and talk to him. Not giving her remarks much importance as he really wished her to understand why he was doing so, he stood up from his chair and biding her a Bye , he left for his work..
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Studio
Lavanya had a new shoot today. She was already there on time and was doing her make up.. Her dress was still not in the room and she had asked the Director of the Shoot to check where it was.. The Director knocked the room and came in .. A girl entered with him with her dress and placing it on the Side chair , she left..
Director: La.. Just wear this and come out.. The Camera's and everything is just ready..Okay? Director ordered her and was about to turn and leave the room.
Lavanya turned to see the dress.. It was an off Shoulder Black Frock which would barely cover some inches of her thighs..The neck was also deep from both the sides.. She was stunned to see this kind of dress and wearing it was next to impossible...
Lavanya: What kind of dress is this? I was told it would be long enough.. Lavanya tried to confirm her doubts.
Director: Yeah. But then we made some changes in the last moment.. And the other models and wearing even less then what you would.. So dont think so much..
Lavanya: What others wear is not my problem.. But this is not my problem.. But I can never wear something like this.. I mean.. I am married now and this is something against my principles.. What will I answer my family?? She questioned him to get herself clarified.
Director: If you are so much bothered of them why did you join this field back then?? Just wear this and come out or remember this is the end of your career today..!!!
Saying that the Director left the changing room and Lavanya couldnt control her tears.. How rude that director was with her.. She remembered NK's words.. She rememebered how he warned her not to join this field again.. This was the reason. Being married, she has her own restrictions and conditions and she cannot let break them for such stupid career.. She decided what she had to do.. !! She would encourage no nonsense in her life as well as career and she knew how to show this director his place for his rude behavior.
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Akash had decided to spend his time with Payal to make her mood light after presenting her the green saree he had bought for her. While Payal was getting ready for an outing he was engrossed in thoughts about the scenes which he had witnessed in the shop. He couldn't believe his eyes about what to conclude in Shalini's approach or Shyam's indulgence with her. Being a brother he knew how cheap can Shyam go but never expected Shalini to be one of the same kind. His brain was muddled with so many questions which was snapped by the entry of his mother to his room.
Manorama : Akash.. aren't you going to office today?
Akash : erm.. no ma.. I thought of spending some time with Payal. Its long time we both had an outing. Akash replied his mother with a smile.
Manorma got a bit irritated when she saw Payal coming out fresh and happy with a new saree.
Manorama : oh.. so the pretence of tiredness and weariness was only to skip the responsibilities otherwise you are healthy to roam around. Isnt it?
Payal felt guilty at Manorma's sarcastic remarks.She never wished to go out until Akash had forced her in the morning. Taking hold of the situation Akash interrupted his mother.
Akash : Ma. Its true that she is not well. But I need to take my wife out to breath in some fresh air too. She is being locked up in this house doing all household chores. I want to spend time with her and I forced her to accompany me. Please don't drag your issues again. This is just for half day.
Manorama stared at the couple and left the place not willing to give her advice as her son had already cleared the air that he wont take up any sort of taunts from her agaist his wife.
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Khushi was deeply engrossed in her work. It came to her as a challenge against Arnav to handle her work independently. She expected him only to admonish her for her fault rather than totally abandon her to handle herself. Her anger was at peak as she came into the office but she introspected herself on why she should get her nearves hot afterall it was her office and she should be the one striving to set things right. After a deep sigh of relief which had resulted out of her understanding that he does this only to get her stand on her heels she started to concentrate more plunging herself to the important files she had to handle for the day. She called up her secretary to send Shalini in when she got the information that Shalini hasn't turned up yet. Her control was about to lose when she remembered how Arnav had handled the situation yesterday on their fight. Though he had reprimanded her today she appreciated him for the fact that he kept his cool off late to handle things better.
She watched her clock when Shalini entered her cabin with the new tender documents file.
Khushi looked up from her file while Shalini excused herself and took her chair.
Khushi : Appreciate your punctuality Ms.Shalini. Khushi mocked with her eyebrows raised.
Shalini stumbled for words as it came unexpected.
Shalini : errm. Im sorry. I had been gathering an important information about the tender which we had lost recently which would be very useful for our upcoming quote proposal. Shalini said with reaching out a file towards Khushi.
Khushi took the file from her and started reading its contents intently. Shalini watched her eyes to make a preface of what she had to convey her regarding her new finding.
Shalini: It was not the actual mistake of quoting different amounts but we had to submit a Guarantee letter from the bank as it is a contract related to ministry. There are many other clauses which had to be adhered to before submitting the tender. Though our company had the experience of getting such important contracts before we didn't have these clauses specified for these types of contracts. I presume our team's over confidence of the knowledge on their clauses led to this problem. Now since we are fully aware of the procedures and clauses we can submit the next tender with proper calculations which would be something negotiable to both of us. Shalini presented her point of view with the fear of what would be her boss reaction on her strong reason for the loss and solution to avoid further problems.
Khushi after going through the entire file and simultaneously comprehending the information Shalini had provided felt her confidence building up through a small smile which crept on her lips. She looked at Shalini with pride for the first time and appreciated for her wonderful job.
Khushi : That's great Shalini.. I wasn't aware of this part while concluding the quote. This would be really useful for the next tender. Your hardwork is truly appreciated then.
Shalini pretended to be all excited looking at the current enthusiasm of Khushi regarding the future prospects of the company when she started to schedule a meeting with the team later for the day. She found it an appropriate time to make Khushi's happiness short lived and increase her irritation. Looking at the sulking face of Khushi when she entered the cabin she sensed some sort of irritation of which the cause could be Arnav.
Shalini : I hope everything is fine between you and Arnav. Shalini tried to confirm her conjecture.
The smile which was brightening Khushi's face just vanished within a jiffy. She knew something was coming up from Shalini and expected to take some turn regarding Arnav. She breathed in deeply turning her face towards Shalini in a far more dominating expression.
Khushi : Shalini.. I don't think I need to teach you basic manners and etiquette. First of all you need not call him Arnav .. he is Mr.Raizada for you, and he is no where related to you officially. I have not given you the privilege to call my husband my name infront of me that too in my office. I hope you don't commit the mistake again of poking your nose into your boss' married life. You can start your day's work now.. Many files are pending for verification. Khushi said with an admonition shaking Shalini's fear. Khushi finally showed her place by the simple statement of getting back to work shutting her mouth.
Shalini embarrassed at Khushi moved out of her cabin without further delay while Khushi glared at the mobile gritting her teeth.
Khushi : Laad governor. Didn't even bother to call me one time or message me today. Making me a laughing stock infront of this lady everytime.
She couldn't hold back much and tried from her end to talk to him. But to her dismay Arnav's phone was switched off. Khushi shrugged her shoulders in anger returning back to the file for preparing notes.
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Shyam, Manorama, Manohar, Kishore, Nandini and Payal entered Arnav's house with Daadi welcoming them inside. Anjali was a bit shocked to see the entire Raizada family visiting Arnav's house. As soon as Shyam spotted Anjali he rushed to her hugging possessively as if he missed her so much.Anjali tried to smile in between showing herself happy meeting him after a long time. Manorama and Nandini shared their love with her too. Daadi stole glances at Shyam and felt weird at his public display of affection towards his wife.
After settling themselves in the couch Shyam enquired about her health, Manohar talked to daadi and others. Anjali was trying to bear all those mushy talks from him. The family gave them some private time by not concentrating on them. Khushi entered the scene and was obviously overjoyed seeing the entire Raizada family in her house for the first time. She ran to them hugging Payal and getting blessings from elders. She was so excited to see the liveliness in the house which she has never experienced. Khushi settled down with Payal starting to chat about their daily work.
Shyam : So Madam, you forgot your Jeejaji after becoming the CEO? Shyam teased Khushi which was noticed by Anjali.
Khushi: Oh.. No Jeejaji. How can I forget you?
Shyam : I was just kidding my dear saaliji. Shyam said in a honey tone.
Just like what they call it an apt timing Arnav entered the hall and was taken aback to see the crowd in his house. He got elders blessings and saw Shyam sitting with ANjali holding her hand possessively. He stared at him with his nostrils flared with just an evil smirk on Shyam's face. Avoiding his gaze he turned to spot his wife who was sitting beside Payal giving him deathly glares. As soon as Arnav met her eyes she turned back her face to Payal as if avoiding him. He controlled his smirk and to irritate her more he settled himself near Khushi pushing her tight as there were hardly any space left in the couch. Payal blushed at the desperation and understanding his need to sit with his wife, she whispered in Khushi's ears.
Payal : Khushi.. Looks like your husband cant keep his hands off you.. Let me go and sit with chachi.. I don't want to disturb you both.
Payal got up and sat near Chachi. Khushi turned her face towards him glaring at him. All the while he was watching her reactions when he saw her turning towards him he turned his face towards daadi and others. He was constantly pushing her in the couch as if the space wasn't enough for him. She tried to move till the end still he was following her.Their couch fight continued making her irritate more. She finally decided to punish him by stamping on his leg when Arnav moved his leg at the same time making her wince in pain. He smirked at the other side imagining her painful reaction coupled with madness at him. All these kid fights were watched secretly by Shyam who gritted his teeth in frustration. Arnav turned his face towards her with a raised eyebrow as she was rubbing her foot which was paining due to the hard hit on the floor. His questioning eyebrows made her furious and was about to scold him something in secret when Daadi interrupted.
Daadi : Chote..Daadi called him to talk something important that's when she noticed the couple having a cute romantic fight oblivious to their family's presence. She was the only one who noticed their fight.
Daadi's call snapped Arnav from his fight and turned to listen to her.
Daadi : CHotte we have planned for Anjali's godhbharai next week. Her parents and Madumathi ji are expected to reach in 2 days. Its time we conduct the function now.
Arnav: That's nice Daadi..
Khushi was excited to hear the news abt her di : Yes.. Daadi. Very well thought.. Im all ready for preparations.
Manorama : I know Anjali's little sister would be more excited for her function. Isnt it Anjali ?
Anjali was happy hearing about the function especially when she saw Khushi's enthusiasm.
Manorama: So as decided we shall arrange everything in Raizada Mansion next week.
That did shock Arnav, Khushi and Daadi. They all knew Arnav wont step in their house Khushi was a bit worried about the decision. She wanted him to be a part of her di's function even if he doesn't give much value to the traditions. Arnav didn't say a word as he didn't like to indulge in these matters especially which is not concerning him .
Khushi : Aunty.. for a change.. lets have the function here.. in this house.. What say daadi ?
Arnav was shocked beyond words to hear it from Khushi. She decided on her own and didn't even bother to ask him. He stared at her but she ignored his stare which irked him. The last thing he would want is the whole Raizada family and Shyam with Shalini in his house. He kept calm till Daadi decided upon it.
TO be continued.
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Edited by harhem - 12 years ago
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