Chapter 1

3 years ago

ShiriHoonMain

@ExoticDisaster

Before you read : This is my first attempt on this genre. I have never written any thing on horror before. Please leave comments on how it is. Criticisms are most welcomed :) 

It was a beautiful morning in the Raizada mansion. She walked out of the washroom, drying her hair with a towel wearing a light blue saree. Sitting on the dressing table, she kept the towel aside and put on her Mangalsutra. She put a small bindi on the middle of her brows and took on the towel to dry her hair again.

"Khushi...!!!" She heard a sleepy, irritated voice.

She smiled and went towards the bed only to see her husband sleeping with a frown. She shifted her hair with her hand from one side to another.

"Stop it, Khushi..." She heard him requesting.

She repeated her action.

"Baby, stop it or I am going to kiss you 200 and one times today!"

"You will miss your meeting then..." She replied and continued sprinkling drops of water from her hair on his face.

Suddenly he pulled him and she fell upon his chest with her wet hair falling on her face. He slowly put them behind her ears and Khushi found a smiling Arnav looking at her lovingly.

"I-don't-care" he exclaimed making her smile. 

"Okay, now get up and leave me!" She ordered.

"Khushi...!!"

"Arnav...!!" She glared.

"Did you forgot our daily routine?? " he asked caressing her cheek.

"Of course not!" She said before kissing on his forehead.

"My turn!" Arnav grinned. 

He leaned forward and looked at her forehead. His smile vanished and he got up from the bed pushing Khushi. She stood up with a jerk.

"What happened Arnav?" She asked, worried.

"What the hell is this, Khushi?" Arnav burst out. "Sindoor kahan hai tumhara?"

Khushi put her hand on her hair line and realised she forgot to put on the vermilion.

"Calm down Arnav, perhaps I forgot..." She tried to explain.

"What do you mean by you forgot? How could you be so careless, Khushi? How many times have I told you, you can't keep your hairline empty. I can't tolerate that!" Arnav shouted with out taking breath.

"Why the hell are you screaming? It isn't like, I will not wear the Vermilion, it was just a mistake. For god sake, calm down!" Khushi yelled back.

She went to the dressing table and took out her vermilion box. She opened it when Arnav took it from her hand. She looked at him, angry.

"Khushi, I.. I am sorry. I shouldn't have shouted on you like that. It was just..." He pulled her into an embrace. "I am really sorry, baby!"

Khushi sighed hugging him back.

"Its ok. But you need to tell me, why do you always get angry for these things? Baby, it happens sometimes. What is the matter? Come on, tell me."

Arnav broke the hug.

"Its nothing. I just don't want anyone to say anything odd for our relationship. You know my relatives right? They just need a chance to point out. And they keep visiting us. You know very well." He said cupping her face and caressing her cheek with his thumb.

"I understand Arnav, but.."

"Shhh" he put his finger on her lips. "Khushi,  I don't want to fight on stupid things. So let's forget it. And promise me, you will never again leave you hairline or neck empty. Promise?" He said keeping his hand on her waist.

"Promise!" Khushi smiled.

"Now if you allow, may I??" He said pointing towards the vermilion box in his hand.

"All yours!" Khushi said with a smile. 

Arnav opened the box and put a pinch of vermilion on her hairline. He then kept the box on the table and cupped her face with both the hands. Khushi closed her eyes and he came closer. He was about to kiss her when he felt something invisibly entering his ear screaming his name. He stepped back in a jerk. Khushi opened her eyes confused by his action.

"Hey, why was that for??" She asked.

"Nothing. Just remembered I have a very important meeting." He replied sweating.

"I wish I could kill the other woman in your life with my own hands." She said in disgust.

"Khushi..?!?" He was shocked.

"Just joking, baby. I am talking about your work and office." She said before pecking on his lips.

"I will get your coffee." Khushi left the room. 

Arnav sat on bed and covered his face with his palms.

"Its your Sindoor and Mangalsutra that we are safe and sound, or else... But I can't tell you anything Khushi, I am helpless. I am really very sorry!!" Arnav thought.

I hope that was good :)