Khushi looked at Arnav ji. He was rolling the sleeve of his sweater to his elbow. Winter is really on it's full swing! But is he not going to office today? Why? Oh, it's her birthday! May be he wants to spent time with her. But should she be happy with this? Yes, Di will get time to talk with him, about Agam ji. Khushi gulped thinking on that affair. She is not getting good vibes from all this, intuition you see! But she can't do anything about all this happening. But she has seen the pure hatred in Arnav ji's eyes for Agam ji. And she wondered why? It's a universal truth that Arnav ji don't like people around him and he becomes a totally different person with strangers. Had she not experienced all this? She has endured that and very well knows that but here the thing is something else. She don't know what it is. But whatever it is, it is not a mere not-liking or business rivalry here. It's something else and it is from only Arnav ji's corner because in Agam ji's eyes she has not seen that kind of hatred which Arnav ji has for him. And this is the thing that really confuses her. Why is that, that Arnav ji hated him so much? And Agam ji? She is unable to find hatred in his eyes. Yes there is something in his eyes that bothers her but definitely it's not hatred. Then Hey Devi Maiya, what is all this? This Laad Governor is always on edges all the time and now She as sent a new object of his irritation. Khushi sighed! Well, what can she do?Jo bhi hoga dekha jayega.
And with that thought she got up from the bed where she was sitting and started towards the door but as she was about to cross the threshold of her room, she found herself being stopped and pulled.
Khushi bumped her head on the rock like chest of her Laad Goveror due to the impact of his pull and looked up to see him smirking at her. This Laad Governor. Only predictable thing about him is that, he is unpredictable.
Khushi pushed him little and stood before him rubbing her forehead with her fingers.
"You, Laad Governor! Is this your surprise? To hit my head and give me amnesia? If it is than let me congratulate you that I am really surprised! This really is a very rare gift" Khushi chided, still rubbing her forehead.
Arnav smirk more widen and he again caught hold of Khushi by her waist and brought her near him. Captivating her in his arms. He caught hold of her hand which she was using to caress her forehead and brought it down to her side.
"Lagi tumhe?" Arnav asked, tenderly, all parody forgotten. When it comes to his wife even a single hiss out of her mouth makes him restless.
Khushi just nodded at her Laad Governor, innocently with a pout.
Arnav bent forward and kissed her forehead, gingerly, taking his own sweet time.
Arnav moved back and looked at her innocent and loving eyes. He can spent hours just looking at her soulful eyes and still can't get bored. He saw her pout and then again looked at her eyes. Again shifting his gaze on her lips he bent forward and slowly touched his lips with her. He has kissed her numerous times but everytime his lips touch with her's, it's always like the first time for Arnav. He urged her to open her mouth so that he can have his share of sweets, and Khushi obliged.
Khushi's hand immediately went on his arms to support her. It's always the same for her, no matter how much time she is been kissed by her Laad Governor, she always feels her knee buckle and need a support so that she can keep herself upright. Slowly and lazily her hand, from Arnav's shoulder went in his dense hair, both wanting to get as close to eachother as possible.
As Arnav felt Khushi's need to breath, he slowly left her lips with a tender peck on her lips.
Arnav after composing himself looked at Khushi. Her eyes was still closed, breathing irregular.
He engulfed her in his arms. Their heartbeat, beating in unision.
"I hope I made up?" Arnav aksed, Knowing well that his question has only confused his wife.
Khushi looked up, still Arnav's arms around her, holding her close, with a confused look.
Arnav bent down little and kissed her forehead again to clear her confusion.
"For hurting you.." Arnav said, apologetically.
Khushi looked in his apologetic face and she didn't like it a bit.The hit was not that painful that her Arnav ji has to be this sorry.
She immediately hugged him and Arnav got his answer but here he is dealing with Khushi Singh Raizada, silence and Khushi are poles apart!
"You don't have to be sorry, that was nothing. I think that I exaggerated a little. You see, it's fun to irritate you."
Arnav felt Khushi's giggle against his chest. He tightened his hold on Khushi.
"I was not meaning to pull you so hard. But I did and hurt you on your birthday. " Arnav said, his chin resting on Khushi's head.
Khushi pulled back.
"Arnav ji! It was nothing. Forget about all this. Now please tell na what is your surprise? Please please please..." Khushi pleaded.
Arnav sighed. Always ready to use her innocent face but he knows better than to give in to her innocence.
"Nice try, Khushi but try as much as you want, you will not get your gift before evening!" Arnav said, taking his laptop and settling himself on the recliner.
Khushi went towards the recliner and closed the laptop lid with a thud!
"Laad Governor!"
And with that Khushi scampered out of the room not before stomping her foot in annoyance.
Arnav seeing the childish act from Khushi was only able to shook his head at her.
...
"Aarav? Why are you not ready for the school?" Khushi asked to her Son who was seated on the couch of the living room, in his casual dress instead of school uniform.
Aarav saw his Mom descending down the stairs and ran towards her.
"Happy Birthday, Mom!" Aarav greeted and hugged her Mom by her waist.
Khushi smiled and thanked him.
"I am the first one to wish you, right?" Aarav asked, pulling away from the hug.
Khushi grinned at her Son. This Father and Son always up for the competition.
"You mean to ask if your Dad had wished me before you?" Khushi asked and started moving towards Kitchen.
Aarav followed his Mom.
"No...I ...I ...I mean in general.." Aarav stammered.
"Well, than the answer is no. Arnav ji wished me before you." Khushi replied with a smile.
"Dad always beats me here.." Aarav muttered under his breath.
"Did you said something, Shona?" asked Khushi unable to hear her Son.
"No nothing..." and with that he turned around to leave the kitchen but listening his Mom's call he halted.
"Aarav, I asked why are you not ready for the school.." Khushi asked him again.
Aarav turned toward his Mom.
"Mom its Sunday! We have holidays on Sunday!" Aarav replied and shaking his head exited the Kitchen. He really don't get his Mom. Sometimes she is so excited about something and sometimes completely forgets about the same.
Khushi stared at the retreating figure of her Son. It's Sunday today and she forgot?This Agam ji and Arnav ji together are taking a toll on her. So that's why Arnav ji was not ready for the office. And silly her, she thought he is not going because of her birthday.
It's not like he would had gone if she had asked him to stay. Khushi grinned. But the very next moment the grin was replaced by a worried look. Di!!!
...
Anjali was seating on the couch in the living room and beside her sat her drama queen sister-in-law who was passing a pleading look every now and than towards her to speak to her husband, who was seating in front of them with his laptop, engrossed in some work.
"Di, why are you not talking to him about Agam ji?" Khushi whispered in her Di's ear.
Anjali looked at Khushi.
"Khushi do you think this is easy?" Anjali whispered back.
"But delaying will not make it easier, Di"
Anjali again looked at Khushi. She has a point. The sooner the better. Her delaying will not make the situation less complicated. And obeying to Khushi, Anjali began.
"Hmmm...Chhote? I want to talk to you..." Anjali said to her Chhote, still unsure from where to start.
Arnav looked up from his laptop.
"What is it, Di? Say. I am all ears" Arnav replied, again dipping his head in the laptop.
Anjali hesitated but started.
"Hmm...the thing is that Chhote...that...tonight..." But Anjali was interrupted by a shrill cry of Arnav's mobile.
"Excuse me, Di! I have to take this call" Arnav said and excused himself.
Anjali sighed and slumped in the couch. Why is that everytime she starts she is been interrupted?
Khushi kept her hand on Anjali's shoulder.
"It's ok, Di. Try again. Don't be afraid. Atleast he will not shout at you. You can be sure of that" Khushi smiled at her Di
Anjali only nodded at Khushi. Not shout? Ya, that's so true!
...
"What the hell Aman!! I have told you that this all should be done by today" Arnav shouted in his phone.
"What do you mean by that? Haven't I told you that I want all the things done by Khushi's birthday. And if you have forgotten than let me remind you it IS Khushi's birthday today"
"Do hell with your wishes! Just forget it! Tell me how much hour will it take?"
"One or two? Than what were you doing this whole week?!!"
Arnav listened what Aman has to say before resuming his work again.
"Aman, you know what? You are just useless! Prepare all the papers, I will be there"
And with that Arnav disconnected the phone.
Angry at Aman, he looked at his wrist watch. It was showing 1 p.m. He will not be late. He can complete his work and get here by evening. I hope Khushi will not be mad at me.
And with that thought Arnav marched towards his room to get ready for office.
...
Khushi saw Arnav ji entering the room and she stood up from the bed.
"Arnav ji what are you doing? Are you going somewhere?" Khushi asked when she saw that he was removing his office clothes from the wardrobe.
Arnav looked at Khushi.
"Khushi, I am sorry but there is some urgent work at office which need to be taken care of " Arnav replied. It's all that Aman's fault.
"It's ok!" Khushi replied,understanding.
"But when will you return?" Khushi asked.
"I will be back in two hours or so.." Arnav replied and disappeared in the bathroom to get changed.
Khushi again sat on the bed.
"Hey Devi Maiya! Di has still not talked about Agam ji. But it's good that he will be back in couple of hours. Di will tell him than." Satisfied with that, Khushi took the remote of the TV and started shuffling channels.
...
It was late evening and Arnav was still not back from the office. And Anjali and Khushi were hell nervous. They have still not informed about their special guest tonight and now looks like that they were going to have a real Birthday " Blast".
"Di, Arnav ji is still not back, what if Agam ji comes before him." Khushi asked, chewing her nails.
"It's ok Khushi! We can handle this. Dono ko aane do sambhal lenge" Anjali tried to boost some energy
Aarav was seated in front of his Mom and Bua and was watching them murmuring something to eachother. God Knows What! But seeing his Dad entering the house he immediately stood up.
"Mom! Dad is home" Aarav brought everyone to attention.
Anjali and Khushi both looked at Arnav and immediately stood up.
Without wasting any moment Anjali started.
"Chhote I want to talk to you.." Anjali began.
Arnav looked at his watch. He really dont have time to talk now. He has planned a surprise for Khushi and he knows that without celebrating here, his family will not allow him to take Khushi anywhere. And today is Khushi's birthday, he wants to make it perfect not want to ruin like the previous time. And all other talks can wait.
"Di, I am really sorry! Can't we talk tomorrow? It's really late. Come on, lets cut the cake." Arnav said
"But Chhote.."
"Please Di..."
Anjali sighed. She cant make her Chhote listen to her if he don't want to. Tomorrow means tomorrow. But what about tonight?
"Ok, lets cut the cake than..." Anjali gave in.
"Aarav call Nani form her room.." Anjali said to Aarav.
Khushi looked at Di and than at Arnav ji. Hey Devi Maiya! Hum ne aapka kya bigada hai?!
...
So now Khushi stood in front of the cake with a knife in her hand and with a nervous smile on her lips and eyes now and than wandering towards door.
"Mom! Come on blow the candles. " Aarav said to his Mom who was more interested in looking towards the door than the cake.
Khushi smiled at her Son and bent down to blow the candles .
Hearing everyone wishing her, she tighten her hold on the cake and cut the cake. Taking the piece of cake she brought the cake close to Arnav ji's mouth to feed him when she heard his terrifying voice boom the entire floor and the piece of cake fell from her hand.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE?!!!"
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