ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 4 - COMPLETED - Page 86

Author Notes: Folks, one of my friends and reader of this FF Nishu brought to my attention that someone posted a topic to discuss what puts off readers to follow a FF. Many readers expressed that chatting in FF thread as big NO NO. I have very few friends and we recently started chatting in my FF threads. Just wanted to know if this is bothering you in any way. If it is please feel free to let me know, we will stop using FF thread to chat. If no one has any problem, we will continue our discussions and chat and any one is most welcomed to chat with us. Everyone in that short list is amazing people and very warm to each other. You wil have loads of fun but if its not cup of your tea, feel free to let me know in this thread or PM me if you prefer that way..Thanks Guys for all the love!!!

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Khushi woke up at 5:30AM just like yesterday slowly getting into new routine. She got off the bed stretching her arms lazily and noticed Arnav, through the glass doors, still sleeping under the covers. She adored the way he slept diagonally across the bed. She couldnt see much but his feet popping out of the sheets.

Why cant he buy a big bed? Isme bhi kanjoosgiri? She smiled tying her hair up.

After few mins, she came out of shower all dressed up. She walked to the glass doors to dry her wet towel on the towel rack and noticed Arnav rooms glass doors open and the bed neatly tucked. He woke up. She registered.

He must be getting ready for the pooja. She thought to herself and rushed down to pooja mandir all excited.

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She searched everywhere but didnt find him in the house. Upon enquiring with Kaka, she learnt that Arnav left for his morning jog. So many questions arose in her mind. She wondered if its part of his morning routine or if he is just avoiding the pooja on purpose.

Kaka, he didnt go for jog last few days, right?

No beta. He usually never misses it. I am not sure why he didnt go last couple of days.

He never misses it? Iska matlab, he used to go everyday? Why didnt he go after I came? And Why now? Ughhh. She literally screamed at the confusion in her mind. Just when I think I know him, he screws up my brain again, putting me to square one. She peeved under her breath expressing her frustration.

Nevertheless, she did her duty as Raizada bahu by doing morning prayer and got busied herself in the kitchen.

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Arnav returned home from his jog after an hour and as soon as he entered the house, he noticed that the house smelled sandalwood and fresh flowers just like the way as in any temple. He is warmly welcomed with the Gayatri Mantra instrumental playing in the background. For a sec, he couldnt believe that it is his own house. So calm, serene, and pure. He slowly walked towards his room thinking how everything around him is changing so rapidly in its own course for the better. He felt at utmost peace and relaxed in his house after long time. And after so many years, he is actually feeling it as his HOME.

Surprisingly, he didnt react like the way he did yesterday. He didnt turn off the music nor yelled at Khushi about it. In fact, he went to his jog to avoid the prayer but returned home only to submit himself to the divine power in his life at the moment; KHUSHI!!!

She is doing everything she can to win him back as Arnie and he is accepting every change he can to make her feel equal, important and happy.

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While Kaka is busy in rolling Pooris, Khushi helped him with Aloo Bhaji. Arnav on the other hand, got all ready for the office and settled himself at the dining table reading news paper. Its been 5 mins since he sat there and neither Khushi nor Kaka came out of the kitchen. He hate waiting for food, as it reminds him of the the times he had nothing to eat for days. And not many know that he turns very cranky especially when he is hungry. He looked for bread on the table but there is none. For last 8 years his breakfast had been bread, butter, and jam. He didnt change his breakfast menu in these years only to remind himself his roots, just to keep him grounded no matter how high he rose in success. He insisted to have the same on every morning no matter how many times kaka suggested a change. And to his annoyance, he couldnt find that damn bread on the table.

Kaka, bread kaha hain? How many times have I told you to keep everything ready before I come? He shouted at Kaka from the dining room.

Khushi bitiya, I told you, he is not going to like Poori Bhaji. I will serve bread and come. Kaka turned to go.

Kaka, dont worry. He will eat pooris. You continue. I will serve these hot and be back in a sec. Khushi plated his breakfast and left the kitchen.

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Arnav is all cranky waiting for these two to show-up while he impatiently browsed office mails on his cell phone. Khushi stood next to him, and spoke excitedly startling him for a moment

Ta da, garma garam pooris. [[hot hot pooris]], specially made for you! She battered her eyebrows.

He looked at her, then pooris and then back at her, so this is what you guys were doing for so long? He asked putting up serious face.

She nodded Yes letting out mischievous smile.

Khushi, I appreciate

Hold on hold on, I dont want to take the full credit. Kaka made the pooris and I made aloo bhaji. She interrupted him and thought he is about to thank them for the effort. Before she could call Kaka, Arnav shouted, Kaka!!! Khushi got scared hearing his thunderous voice.

Kaka came running to him fearfully.

How many times do I have to tell you that I dont want anything but bread for breakfast? Khushi is new to this house and she doesnt know my likes and dislikes. You should have told her.

As Kaka was about to speak, Khushi stopped him saying, Kaka, aap jayiye. Finish your kitchen work. She spoke angrily looking at Arnav. Khushi asked Kaka to leave so that she could put some sense to Arnav for reacting that way. .

After Kaka left, Khushi literally pounced on Arnav. Whats your problem?

Arnav leaned back a little, a bit intimidated by her sudden outburst, My problem is these pooris. Just get me bread.

Whats wrong with these pooris? She picked up poori and almost shoved it up on his face.

Woah, watch out! Dont you see how oily these are. I want something light yet heavy enough to keep me going. He just tried to come up with every possible excuse.

So you want your bread? She asked keeping her hands on her hips.

Yes!

Give me 2 mins. I will be back with your damn bread. She left the place. He took deep breath and rolled his eyes muttering non-stop drama!

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Khushi found a wooden table coaster and smothered butter heavily on either side and placed it between the 2 toasted bread slices. She made sure that the wooden piece is not visible between the bread slices. Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada, if I dont make you eat this, my name is not Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada. You have no idea with whom you are messing with. She plated it neatly just as he ordered and stormed off to Arnav in a huff.

Lo, aapka light yet heavy delicious bread. She kept it on the table in mocking tone.

He looked at the bread and then at Khushi suspiciously. He then forwarded his hand to lift the top of the bread slice; Khushi instantly slapped the back of his palm as she didnt want him to find out about her prank.

What the? He frowned rubbing his palms together to soothe the burning sensation from the sharp slap.

Eat before the bread becomes soggy. You can investigate later. And dont you dare shout at that poor man again. It was my idea for your information. She took her seat opposite to him and grabbed the poori plate that she initially served him.

He looked at her suspiciously. He could sense that she is unusually nervous. She started eating pooris stealing glances in between, nervous inside but acted as if not paying any deeds to him.

Seeing her minding her own business, he thought everything is under control. He grabbed his bread sandwich with one hand, and flipped the newspaper with the other hand. With his eyes concentrated on the newspaper, he tried to take a big bite of the sandwich greedily in hunger.

Ouchh...he held his jaw in pain.

Khushi giggled closing her mouth, totally expressing her cruel intention.

Khushi, this is heights yaar. What if my teeth got knocked out? Thats right he said yaar after looong time.

Aur khush hota mera dil. You would have looked like an old man without those bunny teeth! She bursted out laughing irritating him more.

He dumped the sandwich on the plate and tried to grab her hand across the table. She quickly got off the chair and ran away holding the half-eaten poori, that she was munching earlier.

Khushi, stop! He ran behind her.

She screamed NO and ran further away giggling.

Kaka stood near the kitchen door, totally in awe of the couple. His eyes got moistened seeing glimpses of chote in Arnav.

Khushi, you very well know that I am going to get you anyway. So why waste your time running? He barely touched her saree pallu.

You wish Mr. Raizada! First say sorry 3 times, then I will stop running.

3 times? No way! Dream all your life but I am not saying sorry. You should be the one saying sorry.

Never! Not to you at least! As Khushi tried to escape into her room, he looped his right arm around her waist and swiftly lifted her off the ground and walked straight inside her bedroom closing the doors behind them. Khushi panicked seeing him closing the doors. He then leaned against the closed door catching his breath but still holding her up in the air.

Khushi trembled and turned one nervous wreck first time feeling his fingers on her waist. She turned extremely delicate and shy with the close proximity and didnt know where to place her hands to support herself. She had no choice but to keep them on his shoulders, still holding poori that is brushing his satin tuxedo.

He rested his head against the door, trying to take much needed air inside due to shortness of breath. Khushi who is all shy until this moment realized that he is gasping for breath. She cupped his cheek with her free hand and asked worriedly, Arnav, tum teek ho? Where is your inhaler? She started sweeping her free hand on his trouser pockets, without realizing that she is getting too close to him knocking his senses off. She remembers about my breathing problem. He is elated and felt content at her seeing her all concerned for him.

Stop! He whispered looking at her intently. He took her hand from his trousers and placed it on his chest. Any more closeness is just too dangerous for her. He thought. Her body smoothly brushed his side profile as he slowly lowered her frame onto the ground. He peered at her intently making her more uncomfortable. She felt painfully shy as he closely gazed at her while his fingers securely yet delicately held her waist. It was their beautiful moment of electrifying senses between them.

As her feet touched down, he noticed her discomfort and slowly withdrew his hands from her waist. As Khushi was about to step back with downcast eyes, he caught her hand that is holding poori and pulled her back to him again. Khushi raised her brows and wide opened her eyes in shock and resisted the closeness.

Say Sorry! He demanded huskily.

I wont! She said looking everywhere else but him. Her eyes rolled frantically without meeting his gaze.

Sochlo, Sorry ke bina chodoon ga nahi. He pulled her more closer, tightening his grip over her gently yet passionately. He warned her yet again making her tremble but this time with his voice. For the first time she felt so magical about his voice and His demands seemed very well justified than ever before.

But her inner pride kicked in, not allowing her to oblige. It was you who disrespected our efforts. You should be the one to say Sorry.

He caught her wrist and leaned forward looking into her downcast eyes and took big bite of poori that she is holding. From tomorrow, you will be preparing breakfast for me. And I dont want any item to be repeated within a weeks time. And thats the punishment for you for pulling prank on me and for not saying sorry. He left her hand.

Hn? thats not fair.

Well, if you insist, I will have to change a week to a month.

NO! Week is just fine. She said with pout on her lips which he didnt miss to notice.

He smiled at her pout curving his upper lip.

As he was about to go, she stopped him, Wait! You gave punishment for my mistake and now is your turn.

Excuse me! He asked raising his brow.

You will be excused in a min! But you have to listen to me before that. From today onwards, you will drive with me to office and back home.

But..

No exception and thats the punishment for you for rejecting my food and for not saying sorry.

Thats not possible. You know my schedule, I have lot of clients to meet outside office, especially in the evening times.

Thats your problem. She folded her hands at her midriff and put her foot down strongly.

Fine! I will say sorry. Take back your condition.

Too bad. I just changed my mind. I will not accept your apology.

What the?

What the nahi!! Khushi Kumari Singh Raizada hai hum! She fluttered her eyebrows mischievously.

Unbelievable! He opened the door and left the room little annoyed that he will not be able to fulfill this responsibility as much as he wants to.

As soon as he left, Khushi literally jumped in joy for giving punishment to him for the first time. Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, tussi great ho. She praised herself and as she was about to eat the rest of the poori in excitement, he returned back to tell her to get ready quickly.

He stopped at the door admiring her child like attitude towards life. Suddenly she felt his presence and stopped dancing. She stood twisting her legs and body shyly and feeling embarrassed to be caught in that moment by none other than him.

You got 10mins to get ready and come down to car.

What 10mins?

Make it fast, you have only 5 mins.

What the? Khushi literally closed her mouth without letting him hear that.

And thats my share. Thanks for still holding it for me. He grabbed the remaining poori from her hand and left her to get ready.

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Arnav stood outside the car waiting for her. He crossed his legs, folded his arms at his chest and leaned against the car thinking what just happened few mins ago. He couldnt believe that he broke the routine of eating bread butter. When he entered her room, he had no intention of changing his breakfast menu but the moment she pointed that he didnt appreciate her efforts, thats when he realized that she is taking all the pains for him. It would be shame if he doesnt do small things like these even after knowing her never-ending efforts, especially she being the love of his life. It was indeed very difficult decision for him to choose between his bitter past life and sweet future life. It was no brainer. If she is next to him and with the way she handled her life, he is confident that she will make him stay grounded forever. And he doesnt need to eat bread and butter to remind himself just that. He shook his head and smiled to himself in disbelief how his life turning towards the bright light.

The situation is no different for Khushi. She sat infront of the mirror, combing her hair thinking about the cat and mouse game they played few mins ago. The air that is coming out of the vent brushed her saree near her waist exposing it to herself. Tucking her saree into the inskirt, Khushi remembered how he held her gently. His touch was so pure, not hinting any sort of perversion, but definitely not friendly atleast per her minimal knowledge. She lowered her eyes shyly remembering the way he looked at her so intently. She then raised her eyes and looked in the mirror and she was shocked to see herself blushing really hard, curving up her lips. She touched her cheek nervously and tried to wipe away the natural crimson color thinking its too much make up on her. Then she heard the loud honk and rushed out of her room hurriedly not to make him wait any longer.

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In car, on the way to office.

Its been 15mins since they hopped into car and Arnav remained very silent and didnt utter a word to Khushi. Khushi thought worriedly if she went little overboard with prank and her condition.

Arnav on the other hand was totally lost in thoughts thinking how she is slowly changing his each habit and how he is obliging to her each request without any fuss.

Unable to keep quiet any longer, Khushi broke the silence, Arnav?

Hmmm?

Still angry with me? She asked facing to her right to get better view of him.

Angry? for what?

Look, I think I went little overboard with that prank. I am sorry.

That was totally unexpected for Arnav. Here she fights to her last breath and yet she apologizes for no mistake of hers. This girl never stops to amaze me. He thought. How could he miss this golden chance to irritate her?

Is this your new drama to escape cooking? He asked putting up straight face.

I am sincerely apologizing and you think I am acting? There you go, his plan just worked.

No, I think you are very genuine, one of a kind. He was planning to tease her but he didnt know why he made that statement out of the blue moon. But he said sincerely looking into her eyes, meaning every word of it.

She didnt expect him to say about her anything such sort. She knew he doesnt give compliments but what he said now totally blew her away making her all shy and blush. She mentally thought that she wouldnt mind waiting years for him to say such things. His praises, his acknowledgements, his accolades, all started mattering to her more and more every sec of their life they spend together.

The key to Khushis beautiful blush and silence that electrifies ones soul is to praise her, he mentally noted with slow grin on his lips.

As she is deeply sunk in her thoughts, Arnav couldnt help but adore the crimson blush that spread across her features. Unable to resist that special sweet treat infront of him anymore, he looked away and asked, Khushi, I have client meeting at lunch. I will have lunch with them. You have lunch in the office, OKAY?

She pouted expressing disappointment. She just nodded OK.

Are you sure?

She nodded Yes.

You take care. I will see you in the afternoon.

She nodded Yes and got off the car. She walked few steps and turned back to see him. She saw him still waiting for her to leave. She walked back to him and leaned down to her window and said,

Apna khayal rakhna!

There are no words to express how he felt that moment. For the first time someone is actually asking him to take care.

He nodded Yes and she let out a cute blushing smile and she walked away into the building.

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After minding their own work for first part of the day, Arnav finally got his hands on Khushis Summer Collection file and paged her to come to his cabin.

As he heard the knock on his door, he cried, Come in!

Haiii, when did you come? She entered with huge smile on her face.

Just now. Sit down, I wanna discuss about the summer collection.

She sincerely opened her notepad and waited for his feedback. He stood up and paced across the room proofing the designs.

Khushi, I really like these designs but there is problem?

What? Why? She panicked as she was sure that they will be sure hit.

Relax. He leaned onto her seat, pointing the sketches laid infront of her on the table, We are projecting to launch summer wear and yet you sketched everything with full sleeves. I mean this is the generation of sleeveless, holter necks, straps, etc. I dont get your thinking behind this.

Oh thats it? You scared me. I can explain that. Look, I know most of the women these days are body conscious. And many brands are targeting only them. But we are forgetting those women who are bigger in size and may not be comfortable wearing sleeveless or showing off that extra skin.

But Khushi the percentage of that women are very less these days. He sat on his table by the corner facing her, just few inches away.

I agree but no brands are coming up with luxury apparel for those women within reasonable price. And our brand is known for fair pricing. And make no mistake, all those size zeroes are teenagers or young women. But their mothers are not size zeroes. I think we will have huge breakthrough if we target the moms this time.

Hmm, I dont know Khushi, it sounds interesting but I feel its too risky.

She placed her hand on his thigh and tried to convince him, Trust me Arnav, you have no idea how long a woman stands infront of her mirror before she finalizes her wear for the day. I think we should make it little easy for them. Dont you think?

Hmm..He thought for few mins and nodded his head approving to her suggestion. I will try to convince the clients, if not.He raised his eyebrow and paused checking out subtle disappointment on her face, we will launch it directly under own brand.

Her smile gleamed across the room with happiness.

He stood up tucking his hands in his trouser pants and admired her happy smile. I guess thats about it. Its decided.

Thank You. Khushi shrugged her shoulders excitedly and was about to leave.

Khushi! He called her as she was about to exit the room.

Hn? She turned around still standing at the door entrance.

Why is that you never spend lot of time choosing your dress?

Khushi was pleasantly surprised to hear this question from him. She saw glimpses of curious husband in him at that moment, with the way he asked. Are you checking me out through those glass doors by any chance? She asked with mischievous smile on her face.

You seriously think I give up my sleep just to find out how long you take to choose your dress?

I just not think, but I am sure I guess.

Dont you think I have better work than to wake up at 5:30AM and watch your moves.

How do you know that I wake up at 5:30AM? I never mentioned it to you! So Mr. Raizada, that leaves us with only one option, which means I was right. You are checking me out!

He chuckled, rather I should say he chuckled to hide his blush. I think you live a lot in fantasy world Khushi. If you remember I woke up around the same time just today. Remember?

He is right. In last 5 days, they didnt wake up together around the same time except today. Is she somewhere deep down expecting him to do just that? She was confident until a min ago but now he tricked her and totally confused her.

Then how do you know? She asked in low tone, a bit shyly.

Relax, I just remembered our college days. You used to take less time than any man would take. Remember we all used to tease you on this.

She walked closer to him and asked with glistened eyes filled with gleam of hope, You remember all these?

She again caught him off-guard.

He just looked at her with moistened eyes, screaming at her silently that he never forgot a moment of theirs to remember her.

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Sorry dii I coudnt update my comment on last part...SORRY..last update ws really beautiful ..all things r perfect, like khushi giving her 100 percent to bring aol arnav back..perfect dii.. that dream where his parents says khushi is her with u.. u r nt all alone in this hole world than a Arti..awesome...everything is just perfet after that arnav enger... dii I always think that.. pura din ye dono jhagda kerte hain or raat ko ek dusre se sorry bolte hain ..lovely couple...21^st chapter bring little bit old arnav back ns all creadit goes to our khushi...

This update is just like love ws spread all over d environment...khushi 5:30 am uth gyii gr8..main toh 8:00 ya 8:30 am se phle uth jaunt oh meri mumma mera naam na change kr de...he he he...

Isme bhi kanjoosgiri?

mtlab arnav or or kab kanjoosi kerta hain..arnav kanjoos h really...Dii ye dono subh uthte hi ek dusre k room me kyo dekhte hain ki samne wala persone utha hain ya nhi...

koi kaise continusly 8 years se bread butter se hi breakfast kr sakta hain... Han arnav kr sakta hain...he totally change himself..in each manner...

Dii I love aalu puri too...

Again a fight...why...ye dono shuruwat humesha fight se hi kyo kerte hain ..very bad...but this fight is nt for very long..good.

Khushi ka dimag bhot kaam kerta hain...he he he..

Their conversation is very cute they r started from ...

Ouchh...then

What if my teeth got knocked out?...then

Aur khush hota mera dil. You would have looked like an old man without those bunny teeth! ... wow dii this ws awesome.. here u show bublly khushi as well as cute arnav..

Arnav or khushi jab iss tarh fight kerte hain ...ye dono cute fight kerte hue utne hi aache lagte hain..jitna romance kerte hue...or ager dono sath sath ho toh maza hi aa jata hain..they both asking sorry to each other or khushi told arnav she wants sorry to him in 3 tyms...ha ha ha ha...

Nd after that he picked her up nd walk to her room nd locked d room... I ws thinking same as arnav... Any more closeness is just too dangerous for her...

Their conversation dii...

Say Sorry! ...I ws like khushi mt bolna...

I wont! ...that's like my girl...

Sochlo, Sorry ke bina chodoon ga nahi. ...toh chodne k liye bola kisne hain...ha ha ha..

Beautiful dii..i loved here cute romance from arnav side...in all this sense khushi is feeling shy nothing else ,...he he he...nd their demands...wow..they demanded each other awesome..

Dii u just perfectly ploted each nd every sense ...PERFECT...

Arnav change ho rha hain dhire dhire..this is because of khushi arnav k sath sath khushi bhi change hon rhihain..ab NK toh dur dur tak bhi nhi hain khushi k thoughts main...joh bhi kr rhi hain bas arnav k liye hi kr rhi hain...or humara purana arnav wapas a rha hain...

I noticed ...dii in this update arnav nt heart her by his words...arnav khushi pr trust bhi kerne laga hain..Fully..Like their official discussion.. he impressed with her work...

Arnav ko khushi k bare main sab kuch pta hi hoga because he is in love with her from last 9 years..but realize ab hi hua hain ...love u arnav...arnav is very innocent..kyo uske parents or usii sister uske sath nhi hain...

Hope soon khushi realized her love for him because dii ab intezaar nhi hota hain...

Hope things going to solve soon...

Beautiful update dii..

Take care of ur self nd ur daughter too...

We love u diii..so much...love u