ARSHI TS- With You By My Side,Ill Always Be Allright COMPLETED - Page 16

Engrossed in arranging all the needed customaries for the party next day,time passed swiftly and everyone retired for the night for a much needed sleep.

A new day dawned,the warm and bright sun rays glitering through the sky vanishing away every loom of darkness that loomed around.Allowing themselves few moments of the amiable silence,they both got started for the day with the sheer resolve to win over anything that would come close to create any friction in the world they have created for themselves.

A place that was their personal heaven cocooned by the warm shelter of their love belonging solely to both of them.

The ladies of the house looked over the preparations while Arnav took Khushi with him to the office.He wanted her to get familiar with all the errands that working in corporate work demanded.With Khushi planning to go into full business mode with her catering services as he has specifically termed it,she needed to atleast have an fair idea with all aspects of running a business.

The circumstance which has led her towards it sooner was something that he hadn't imagined but Khushi was dealing with it headstrong. The fighter she was and he couldn't help but feel proud as he saw her listening attentively to the publicist.

Though he knew he has hidden a small detail from her,but then she loved surprises doesn't she?.Arnav mused to himself,his lips curving into its trademark smirk when he sensed Khushi's questioning gaze on her which he shrugged off as nothing.More than the surprise,he knew in his heart it was the right thing to do and there couldn't be any better day than today for it.

After a rather brain storming session and assured everything was set in order,they went back home .The preparations of the party were all done,the workers were putting final touches to the decor.The whole family standing together as one force providing them their unwavering support.

Arnav was fixing his tie when he saw Khushi straigtening her hair for the umpteenth time.She was getting nervous ,he could tell and he knew the exact way to take it away also.He walked towards her slowly making Khushi stop her activity immediately.Moving her hair aside he whispered in her ears huskily.

"Trying to kill me".

Khushi blushed the deepest shade of red realising the hidden meanings behind that one line sentence but she didn't give him a chance to continue as she turned around hugging him.His arms came around her at the same moment holding her close to himself,their hearts beating in shyncronised rhythm.

They stood in each others embrace giving and taking in strength from each other.Arnav pulled back a little much to Khushi's protest as he asked her looking straight into the eyes.

"Bharosa hai mujh par".(Do you trust me?).

"Sabse Zyaada"(More than anyone else).Came the swift reply without battling an eyelid.

Khushi held Arnav's arm as they made their way downstairs.The party had already started with guests pouring in one after the other.While climbing down the stairs Khushi gaze wandered across the hall seeing the crowd that has gathered .The guest list has included the names of the most affluent people in the city,everyone who was part of AR CORP and were in dealings with it has been invited along with the big bunch of the media that would be present which she had been made aware off by the PR team.

Khushi braced herself,this was it,the time to finally gave an answer to everyone,to make it clear it was her to whom the man walking besides her belonged.She was Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada.She took Arnav by surprise as she scooted close to him and posed as the cameras started flashing one after the other as they got hold of the couple who has held the headlines yesterday.

A sudden silence surrounded the hall making everyone stop their ongoing conversations and turn their attention to the source who caused it.Among them there were many who were seeing them together for the first time though one thing which noone would have missed was that Mr and Mrs Raizada only had eyes for each other.

Aman finally led them away when he took notice of the interviewers already in lieu of pouncing them with their never ending questions.

Arnav introduced Khushi to all his clients all the time holding her by waist possessively.Her mannerism,the way she interacted with them holding her poise and dignity intact,holding her infectious smile all the while.She was truly his perfect partner in all senses.

Khushi was taken away by Nani to meet someone while Arnav got engaged in a conversation with one of his dealers.He checked his watch and excusing himself went forward to inform Aman to make the announcement when his sight caught hold of Amrita who was walking in his direction only.He was about to move away but she was faster as she came to stood in front of her and started gushing about the party and his thoughtfulness for inviting her.

Khushi was getting exhausted with all the pleasantaries and so craved for a moment alone with her Arnavji.She found him standing at a distance perhaps talking to someone.Reaching close she patted his shoulders coming face to face with the reason behind it all.

Amrita was there but what was she doing here,trying to talk to her husband in all probabilities and all Khushi could see was green.The anger on her doings now accompanied with a sheer possessiveness towards her husband.Looking at Arnav she said authoritatively.

"Di was searching for you".

Seeing her shooting daggers at Amrita through her eyes and trusting Khushi to handle the situation herself,he moved out of the scenario muttering "Go for it Khushi" under his breath.

"I hope you are enjoying the party Amritaji". Khushi spoke first,the mockness in the tone clearly visible.

"Ofcourse,I am Khushi ,everything is fab here,and yes congratulations on winning Mrs India Competition,I am sorry I couldn't wish you earlier".Amrita spoke as she moved forward to hug Khushi.

Khushi stepped back a bit letting out her hand for a formal shake making Amrita take It grudgingly before answering her.

"Atleast you made it to the party".

Arnav stood by the distance watching Khushi giving Amrita the reaction she deserved while he was joined by Anjali at the same time.She followed his gaze seeing a side of Khushi she hadn't witnessed before.

"Chottey,yeh hamari Khushiji hai!".(This is our Khushiji).Anjali spoke expressing her shock.

What she got in an answer was a fond smile from her brother as he draped an arm around her shoulders and spoke,his voice ladened with love.

"That's my tigress and its your Khushi only Di,,just that her this side only comes out when it concerns me".

Anjali didn't asked anything further for she knew now that they both understood each other in the way no other person can.Only a fool would not recognise the love and the bond they both shared.

"I have to afterall it was Arnav Singh Raizada who had sent the invitation to the party".Amrita spoke still trying to hit the mark through her words.

"You seem to be having a bad memory Amrita,It was I who invited you and still for your knowledge,see the formal invitation that was sent to you,it was by Mr and Mrs Raizada and there is only one Mrs Raizada which is me.The detail which I guess you are forming a habit of forgetting which even if you do make no difference.The truth remains the same".

Khushi ended curtly and walked forth towards her husband,the smile that lingered on his face saying it all.This face off with Amrita wasn't planned but it happened and she was glad it did feeling better already.