Part 12
The grih pravesh was to be done, after parting from her only family she was totally down... her nervousness new no bounds.. till date she has never been away from her buaji after her mother passed away.. she never had her father with her for anything... but buaji has always been her strength and now she is going to enter a new life in a new house with totally unknown people around... on top of it the responsibility of being somebody's wife... a daughter-in-law all these new responsibilities were making her panic.
She still remember the conversation she had with her buaji after the wedding.
Bitiya, I know this wedding has not happened to your liking.. but never think this relation as a liability or a burden... you are now someone's wife.. someone's daughter in law and along with all these new realtions there are responsibilities as well... like a mother always makes her daughter understand of her new role after marriage even I will tell you the same.. in place of Garima.. today if she would have been alive she would have been so happy to see you this way.
I know right now you don't accept Arnav as your husband.. but try bitiya try to understand him.. try to acept him.. this will make life easier for you.. if you will show your dislike.. it will be painful for you to breath under one roof with him.. so the easiest way is befriend him, know him well, as far as I know he loves you whole heartedly.. give him a chance.
Also you have got a very loving family and loving people around you... give them love in return...
I will not say that you have to make all the adjustments and compromises... but if it is anything you can do from your side.. try to spread love and you will get understanding and support in return. And never think that now, since you are married our responsibilities are finished.. any day in future if you are sad or need us as your support me and your bauji will be always beside you no matter what...
She is right bitiya.. Shashi said... I was not there for you before but now and in future I will be your support in any hardship.. I am only sad for onething.. that now when I have realized my love for you.. you are going away from me... what a fool I was.. to waste so many precious years of my life...saying so he cried...
Seeing her lost standing at the entrance of shantivan.. Arnav patted her... Khushi... you ok...
Huhhh... mmm... nothing she said looking here and there...
Seeing her wiping her tears Arnav said... I know what you are thinking...
You Know? She asked with a confused expression.
Ya... that how will you survive with your monster husband.. right? He said in a teasing way to enlighten her mood... she didn't say anything...
Khushi.. he called seriously... don't think just because you are married to me.. your all other relations have taken a back stand... they are always near to you and you can anytime go and meet them even stay with them... but please not for a long time... you see I want my wife near me he said in a husky voice.. and she became more nervous.
Choteyy... enough of your khus-pus... come on stand straight let me do aarti Anjali said looking at the newly wed couple.
Arnav and khushi stood for the Aarti and then khushi kicked the rice kalash and entered the house while dipping her feet in Alta... she was just about to walk when Anjali stopped her...
Not like this Khushiji.. as per Raizada ritual Armav has to carry you in his arms and enter the house...
Khushi was shocked... how can she.. Di.. is it necessary Arnav said... though he was more than happy to pick khushi in his arms.. he knew she will not be happy and comfortable about it.
Chotey... riwaaz hain... you need to follow rituals.. common pick your bride.
Aman just chuckled.. he knew what his wife is trying to do..
Arnav looked at khushi as if asking her permission.. but she just looked away giving a helpless sigh and he picked her delicate frame in his hands... she was so light and tiny he thought.. khushi was avoiding looking at him.. but his intense stares forced her to look at him and what she saw gave her goose bums... for the first time she looked deep into his eyes and saw raw desire in them as if it will comsume her whole being.. she looked away not able to take it.
How will she survive with him... she was scared...
They sat for a while in the hall... then Anjali asked them to go and sleep as it was a tiring day and hearing this khushi heart beat increased... the moment which she was scared of has finally come... though he has promised that he will not force her but still she knew a man cant control his desires for long that too for his wife.
Arnav took khushi's hands in his and she hesitated for a while but he didn't stop and took her towards his room...
She was not sure whether to enter his room or not... but he asked her to follow...
Khushi this is my room... I mean our room... he turned around and looked at her... she was breathing heavily... he came near her and touched her shoulders to which she inched herself away and he stopped in midway understanding that she was not comfortable... he again took her hands and guided her to his private pool... she was awww of it and smiled.. she has always seen such pools in movies but here her millionaire husband Is having one at his house...
Wow!!! this is so beautiful saying so she clapped her hands like a child... she roamed around and saw there wasa garden as well... Arnavji... this is so beautiful...
He smiled you lliked it?
Offcourse... which fool will not like it a pool with a garden inside the house... for the first time he saw a child like excitement on her face and thought she is really still a child...and he fell in love with this child woman.
He came nearby her and she felt him behind her and jerked to turn around getting scared... khushi relax.. I will not eat you up... why are you being so nervous...he said.
No... Woh... I... Ok come I have to show you something... he took her to other side of the pool opposite to his room to enter an another room.
Khushi saw the room which had bright white and pink curtains and few beautiful colourful wall paintings... she instantly liked the room and asked... whose room is this?
Yours... Arnav said looking at her and she was shocked... Ji? Mine...?
Ya... I know you wont be comfortable to stay with me in my room so I renovated this room for you... come... saying so he pulled her inside... she followed him still in shock...
This is your wardrobe and that's the changing room along with the bathroom... in that corner I have made a small office/ cum study room type set up .. where in you can do your studies as well as any work assignments...
She was speechless on his care shown to her and couldn't help herself from asking... Why?
Why? Arnavji...
He was quite for a moment but then answered looking intently at her... because you are too precious for me khushi.. and anything that hurts you will hurt me in turn and even if it includes me as well.
I couldn't stop myself from falling in love with you nor marrying you as I felt that I can do anything to keep you near to me but then.. if there is anythng that I can do to make you happy I will... no matter what... the only thing that I need or matters to me is you... being close to me in front of my eyes... that's the reason your room is closer to me.. so that anytime if I feel like seeing you I can come and see you...
He was silent for few minutes and then heard her saying...
Arnavji... can I ask you something... please don't get me wrong... are you doing all this so that I will have feelings for you or like you...
Arnav was shocked, is this the meaning she has taken out of his gesture...do you really think so khushi... that I will do all this just because I want to impress you... then you are getting me wrong... she was quiet.. she knew she may have said wrong but then she couldn't help herself from thinking this way.
Yes I wont deny that I have done all this because I want you to be happy and comfortable with me and know that this relation means a lot to me,.
Khushi I never wanted to get marry neither I had any opinions about the institution of marriage.. When I fell for you.. I just wanted to be close to you be with you... I felt that you should be the one I should see first in the morning and last person before I close my eyes in the night.
I just wanted to love you... but then ... he gulped.. when I heard Vivek proposing you or having feelings for you.. a sudden fear crept into my mind... that what if you say yes to him... what if you leave me .. reject my love for him.. and that's when I decided that no matter what I will win you... make you mine so that no other person can snatch you away from me.
And you forced me into marriage she said all of a sudden...
He again looked at her with an expression less face...
He just went near her and touched both her shoulders to make her face him... khushi are you going to be aloof from me always for this reason... she didn't say anything...
Cant you give me a chance... cant we start atleast being friends... see I am not a teenager and you cant expect me to behave like those of your age... but atleast we can have normal conversations like two people who know each other...
But I don't know you Arnavji.. she said in a painful voice... I don't know how to behave with you... what to talk to you.. I am just not able to accept the fact that we are Husband and wife.. I was not ready for such a relation.
So who is telling you see it as a big responsibility..
It is a responsibility Arnavji... being a wife.. being a daughter-in-law... I have to follow certain way of living.
Then don't consider it as a relation which is forcing you to follow rules... atleast not in our house... here everyone knows in what circumstances we got married and they will never force you to do something you don't want to...
He looked at her for one last time intensely and said... you can live your life the way you want like how you lived before.. only request or expectation I have is be with me... just be with me everytime.. whenever I feel like spending time with you... or when I want to talk to you or just watching you in front of my eyes... will you give me that right khush? He asked in a husky voice and she was speechless.. what should she say..
Ok no need to answer now... it was a triring day for you.. go change and rest.. all your clothes have been set in the wardrobe...
She nodded and left to her room and Arnav looked from behind with a yearning in his eyes, will this gap be ever filled asked his heart?
He sighed... atleast she is here in his house in front of him as his wife... as of now thats enough for him... she is his and no other man can desire her anymore.
Next day morning khushi got up at 6 wearing a red chudidaar, her hair all wet and she reached the pooja room where she saw Naani was already doing pooja... devyani turned behind finishing the pooja... Arey khushi bitiya you woke up... you could have slept some more.. yesterday it was too late and tiring for you.
No Naaniji.. its ok...
No ji... only Naani.. now you are my grand daughter.. khushi smiled and bent down to touch her feet..
God bless you dear... aaa.. bitiya what time you need to leave to college.
Khushi was hesitant... woh Naani... I thought... I will take leave for few days.. since yesterday only...
You think you need to follow all the rituals and follow the rules of a newly wed daughter in law right? Devyani asked...
Khushi gave a confused look.
Bitiya you don't have to do all those things... I know this wedding itself is a big responsibility for you and we don't want to put you into following all these rituals, along with chotey's wife you are a student as well and your studies are equally important for us... so forget everything... we will follow the rituals on sat or Sunday... ok?... if you are fine with it... she said to khushi.
Naani is right Khushi... she heard Anjali saying...
You don't have to be the ideal daughter in law in this house... you can continue the routine life you used to follow at your buaji's place.. kyon Aman... I am right?
Offcourse Anju... and by the way khushi... there is lot of work pending in AR you cant skip that.. he said teasing her and she smiled.
Her eyes became moist...
Khushi bitiya why are you crying... nothing Naani.. woh I was just... I am happy that I got you all as my in laws...
No khushi.. we are not only your in laws but your own family...never forget that and any problem... never be hesitant to share with us.. ok.. Anjali said while caressing her head.
But Naani... I want to make breakfast for you all please don't stop me from doing that she said in a chirpy voice and for the first time Raizada members saw a chirpy teenager in Khushi...
Ok bitiya as you wish and this way we can have your pehli rasoi as well... Devyani said.
She asked for everyone's favourite dishes and went to kitchen for preparing breakfast...
Khushi Hariprakashji will help since you are new to the kitchen and I will also join you... Anjali said.
No Di... let me do it myself you go and sit...
Khushi you asked for everyone's favourite but didn't ask for Chotey's favourite dish?
Khushi was quiet and didn't know how to answer her question.. its not that she deliberately skipped asking about him but now when she is caught.. she didn't know what to say... Woh Di.. MMM... what does he like...?
Anjali smiled... he likes aalo paratha a lot... though his breakfast is always boring with bread toast and juice as daily routine... but he like aloo paratha...
Ok... I will make that then...
Khushi.. its ok... you don't have to be embarassed.. I know there is a huge gap between you and chotey and time will only fill it.. you both need to understand each other... both have to put efforts to make this relation work... and I am sure slowly and gradually you will fall in love with Chotey... as I know my brother.. he is a nice man,... though he has forced you into this relation.. he will make sure you are always happy no matter what... just don't push him away and give him a chance ok...?
Khushi nodded with a hesitant smile.. how can she tell these nice people that she doesnt feel anything for him... nor hatred nor love... she is bound to him by society and rituals and not by heart.
Breakfast was a chirpy event.. all were praises for khushi's culinery skills... and she was too happy to hear that everyone liked it...
Khushi.. she heard his husky voice.. why does he always whispers... when he is angry his voice is on top but otherwise someone has to literally strain their eyes to listen to him.
Woh... Parathaas are nice.. I liked it.. he said genuinly and she smiled whole heartedly not knowing why she felt happy that he liked it...
Afterall its her responsibilty to take care of him... he is her husband and Buaji has told her that men are really fussy about food so when he praised her cooking she felt nice.
Thank you she said...
OK khushi.. get ready I will drop you to college.
Ji...? No need I will go on my own.. its not very far from here.
Arnav knew she will say this... khushi I am not asking you... you are coming with me.. anyways later on to office you will be travelling alone.. I have asked Mohan to pick you from college so... no arguments.. get ready I am waiting.. he said as an order.
She grit her teeth in annoyance.. its only one day for their marriage and he has already started ordering her...
She need to talk to him...
She got ready and came down... Arnav had not acually noticed her in the morning since he was busy relishing her tasty parathas.. but now when he saw her... he was lost.. she was looking a newly wed bride... his bride... her form in red chudidaar was adding to her glow... but what made him lost in her is the mark on her made by him... The mangalsutra and sindoor... two things which were screaming that she is his... Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada... and he was feeling happy about it.
Khushi saw him gazing at her intently and became a bundle of nerves... does he has to always stare at her like this... making her uncomfortable of his percing eyes...
Ji... Arnavji... Chalein...
Huhhh... Ya... lets go.
He opened the SUV for her and she took her seat adjusting her dress... she is not used to this lifestyle... such a big vehicle...
Khushi put your seat belt she heard him and she tried pulling it but as always due to her nervousness failed.
I will help you.. sayng so he leaned on her without warning... she was shocked... ji..
He pulled the seatbelt over her locking it while looking in her eyes and she looked away.
You don't have to be nervous around me khushi... I am your husband and I don't wish to eat you up.. he said with a smirk.. and she just wanted to wipe off the smirk on his face.. Laad Governor...
Arnavji... I want to say something...
Ya tell me I am all ears to you... woh... I don't want Mohanji to pick me from college I will come with Payal and Aakash as always..
He was annoyed at her option... Khushi you like it or not you are my wife now.. and Arnav Singh Raizada's wife will not travel in public transport..
Arnavji.. please try an understand... I don't want all the employees of AR treat me differently since I am your wife.
Which is the truth by the way... then what's the problem..
Armavji. Please you are not getting me... when you promised me that I can continue my studies and work, that was the way I want.. and not on your terms she said in anger.
I don't understand what's the problem khushi.. I don't have issue in you studying or working all I am asking is travel in car.. is that so difficult for you.
Yes it is.. I am not used to this luxury.. I have always been independent and would like to live my life that way.. Arnavji I want to achieve my dreams on my terms and not as Arnav Singh Raizada's wife.
He put a brake and she jerked ...
Are you embarassed being my wife khushi.. he asked in a painful voice...
She didn't mean that... she thought in mind...
She sighed.. how can she make him understand...
I want to lead my old life till the time I complete my course Arnavji... please don't get me wrong.. as such the employees think that I have trapped a rich man like you and on top of it if I will accept the luxurious life you are offering.. their thoughts will come true.
And I said that I don't care what they think... they are bloody my employees and don't have the right to peep into my peronal life.
But I am still working as an intern over there why don't you understand that... I have to interact with them on a daily basis and how much ever you threaten them.. they will not stop gossiping..
So tell me one thing khushi.. you going back to your daily routine will stop their mouths you think... they know that we are married to me now.. then how does that make sense.
Atleast they will not think that I married you for the luxurious life you are offering me Arnavji
He sighed in frustration and realized that arguing with khushi is not a win-win situation... he has to be calm.
Ok if that is what you want .. do whatever you feel like.. saying so he dropped her to college..
She knew she has annoyed him.. but he has to understand that she simply cant change her lifestyle one fine day just because she is his wife.
Whole day Arnav was in a grumpy mood.. his argument with khushi has not gone well with him... this girl will make me crazy.. he thought in mind.
When khushi reached office with payal.. she saw everyone looking at her in a different way... some greeted her genuinly wishing her for her wedding.. and some were murmuring saying that she is too lucky to trap the ASR.
Arnav was not unaware of this and thought of clearing the corrput minds if his employees.
He went where khushi was standing and grabbed her by her waist... to say she was shocked will be an understatement... how can he do such thing in front of all the employees.
Hello everyone... since my wedding was completely a family affair.. you all couldn't attend it...
Hence I thought of officially introducing my wife...
Meet Khushi Singh Raizada... my wife...
I know many of you are aware of our wedding and have various thoughts in your mind.. but please don't take stress and relax as I am sure you all have other important things to do in life rather than discussing your boss's love life.
I know many of you are gossiping about khushi and let me warn you.. I will not tolerate it... she is mt wife and I love and respect her a lot... an ill statement or word against her you are sacked and I think you may not like it.
She is still an intern in this organisation as before and the same khushi... nothing has changed except that she is my wife... but don't make that as an excuse to change your behaviour towards her... she is your same old collegue and friend and will continue like that.
So I hope I am clear... now get back to your work.. saying so he looked at a shocked khushi who was just staring at him continuously till now... even after the argument they had... he spoke for her... in her defence.. she will never understand this man... what is he?
Thank you guys... let me say one thing.. khushi is not going to fall soon for Arnav... it will take time so be patient... keep reading.
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