Part 50

"So shall we begin the shopping ladies?" asked Abhay as they got down the escalator.

"No we have come to the mall to Lungi dance! Common Abhay!" mocked Khushi, giving him a stupid' glare.

"I know. He's so silly" added Arnav only to receive deadly a glare from Abhay and grinned along with Khushi.

"Bhai, there's no need to pull his leg 24/7" Anjali came to Abhay's rescue, giving a reprimanding look to Arnav-Khushi duo.

"Ha!!!" Abhay said, sticking out a tongue at Arnav Khushi to leave with Anjali in another direction.

"Anjie... your lover boy is mentally re" Arnav called after them.

"FIT" Anjali replied before entering in a shop.

"He won't let us meet now!" said Khushi and Arnav laughed at the mere thought.

"I'll steal you from him under his nose" he replied, held her hand and followed his sister and Abhay.

**~~**

"Let's go and check out the bridal dresses. Probably we'll find something or if not, we can come some other day." Anjali suggested and Khushi nodded to it.

"What do you mean by some other day'? Complete your shopping today itself. We are not coming back" Arnav instantly replied, imagining another scary day with him having to wait for hours outside a changing room.

"Like we care Bhai! We'll come by ourselves" Anjali replied and Khushi smiled at Arnav's reaction.

"I know. Arnav's so silly. "Abhay added and burst into laughter.

"Boys" Anjali whispered to Khushi as they stepped in AR Bridal Outfits'.

**~~**

"It's been half an hour and none of them have come out of the dressing room dammit!" Arnav said gritting his teeth as he ran his hand through his hair.

"Calm down Arnav. We've a long way to go. It's only dresses right now. Then it is shoes, bags, jewellery and hell lot of other accessories to be bought and plus, this is only the beginning. Our entire lives will be spent in waiting outside the trying rooms" Abhay put up a summary of their future.

"What's the point of choosing so much? I mean all these outfits are from AR and each one of them is flawless. You pick a dress and that's perfect, why rack your brains?" Arnav asked.

"Because unfortunately my brother in law" Abhay said placing a hand on his shoulder "our girls didn't lay their hands on any one dress. They want to try all of them to know what looks better on them."

Just then the door opened and Arnav sighed.

"You won! Mine is still inside" said Abhay acridly and leaned on the sofa.

"Good Gracious! That was one hell of trying" Said Khushi as she appeared outside and was welcomed by a seething Arnav.

"You better improve the designing skills of your staff Arnav because out of 5 dresses I picked, only one took my breath away" Khushi said nonchalantly and Abhay broke into fits of laughter.

"What happened?" Khushi inquired with a raised eyebrow.

"Nothing much, it's the just the sound of the crushing ego that rings in my ear" said Abhay between his laughter and resumed laughing.

Arnav rolled his eyes.

"We are going for further shopping. You may do so when Anjali returns" Arnav said to Abhay, taking Khushi by her wrist.

"No I shall do so IF Anjali returns, because I think she doesn't feel like" Abhay said, forgetting that he was laughing like a maniac a minute before because a look of extreme boredom now masked his face.

"Good Luck brother in law... To be" And Arnav took Khushi along.

**~~~**

"I wonder if Anjali really came outside." said Khushi as she waited for her shoe to come and Arnav admired her excitement for everything.

She was really enjoying these wedding preparations.

"Arnav?" Khushi asked, looking at his dreamy state and he snapped back.

"Yeah Yeah, let me ask Abhay if he's coming or not" Arnav replied, taking out his cell phone.

Arnav dialled Abhay's number and he picked it up right away.

"Were you sitting on your cell phone?" He asked.

"No. I was passing my time. Playing Angry Bird"

"Where's Anjali. Did she find a dress" asked Arnav.

"No. But if she doesn't then I'll find a way of killing you. She has tried like 15 dresses and not even one looked okay to her. Honestly Raizada, you need to close this designing business of yours and do something else" Abhay literally spat the words and cut the call.

"What happened?" Asked Khushi.

"Don't ask, your friend's on the verge of having a mental breakdown." Arnav replied with sarcasm.

"Why wha" Khushi's words were interrupted by a call from Anjali and while she talked to her, Arnav got himself a cone.

"Who was it?" asked he, reaching back to Khushi.

"Anjali"

"What'd she say?"

"She said that she finally found a dress"

"Finally!"

"And you won't believe it, it's the one she tried the first time which was like 40 minutes ago"

"Abhay will either kill her or himself" Arnav thought and a smile appeared on his lips.

**~~~**

The shoes, jewellery and etc were bought and it was time for some relaxing so all of them were literally lying on the couch in the caf next to the mall they were shopping.

"Thank God we are finished shopping today. I thought it would take another 100 years" Taunted Abhay, looking at Anjali.

"Ha ha! Very funny" she replied.

"Did you notice how that sales girl was checking Arnav" Khushi mentioned and Arnav at once sat up.

"Excuse me? Every single girl in the mall was checking me out a" Arnav replied, his trademark smirk floating its way back to his face.

"Yeah all girls except your own girl. She was busy checking out shoes. What a pity!" Taunted Abhay again.

"Don't be so bitter Abhay. It's the first time you brought Anjali shopping and you are hell frustrated. You have a lifetime ahead of you" Khushi replied for Arnav.

"Yeah, I am anticipating that" He groaned and they all laughed.

"Seems like someone's going to give Abhay a hard time! Serves you right for being the bad ass back when Khushi was all I-hate'you' on me" said Arnav. He remembered all the times when Khushi preferred Abhay over him but then he was kidding. There was nothing about his past which he regretted as of now.

Things were once again beautiful and he wanted to relish them and was looking forward to the love loaded future with Khushi.

**~~~**

The venue for the reception was chosen and the cards been given away to be printed. Khushi recalled as they strode their way out of the caf.

"Anjali did you make the list of guests at reception?" Khushi enquired to Anjali as they waited for the boys to get the cars from the parking.

"Yes Khushi, it's nearly done." Anjali replied.

"Great. Then I think all is done though once home, I'll check the list if something is missing or undone."

"I can't believe we are getting married in a week." said Anjali and Khushi smiled at the prospect.

"I know right. I never knew the cards would print so quickly. All thanks to the ASR influence. Arnav has got the reception booked in "Mapple Emerald" informed Khushi.

"Mapple Emerald? That's awesome Khushi. I wonder why Bhai didn't inform me. I am just so ebullient to think of getting my reception done there. It's a beautiful and lovely place." Anjali exclaimed.

"I'll go check if the boys arrived" Khushi excused herself and walked towards the parking, a small smile playing on her lips.

It's the person she's getting married to that makes her most euphoric and not the Mapple Emerald.

As her thoughts wandered, she reached to Arnav who was talking over his Bluetooth.

"Where's Abhay?" asked she as he finished the call.

"Oh he? He exited from the second exit to outside. I was coming too but got this urgent call. He'll be leaving with Anjali" explained Arnav as he pocketed the cell phone.

"So, now it's just you and me" he continued in his husky voice, intending something naughty and Khushi blushed hard.

"Come on Arnav. Don't be ridiculous. It's not just you and me. It's the entire mall loaded with people streaming in and out of this parking." Khushi explained, thinking she had a valid reason.

"Oh, is it? Let's see then how these lot of people streaming in and out of this parking stop me from kissing my love" replied Arnav, taking a step towards her and she knew he was damn serious about it.

"No, Arnav. Not here. It's a public place for god sake" He resisted, taking steps towards his SUV and away from him.

"It's a public place and that is the fun Miss Gupta. I want this world to know that you're taken, that you belong to Arnav Singh Raizada" whispered Arnav as he took the last step towards her while she trapped between the SUV and his adamant form with no space left to move back.

"No Arnav..No..not here" Khushi continued requesting as he leaned in towards her and captured her talking lips into his, massaging them with his own lips.

"Stop it Arnav" screamed Khushi, shoving him away in one quick motion while Arnav stared her with eyes brimming with anger and hurt.

"Why can't you care about what the other person has got to say? For once try listening me as well.." Khushi continued with her screaming but stopped midway as she noticed his eyes.

Sh*t..!!!

He was angry.

"Arnav..look...I.." Khushi started mumbling in nervousness while Arnav walked towards the driver's seat and got in the SUV.

"Arnav please...I am sorry. I didn't mean to be so harsh but.."

"Get in Khushi. We're getting late" Arnav cut in with a flat voice and she gave up the attempts.

Opening the car door, she got in the passenger's seat and helped herself with the seat belt.

~~***~~

The car drove to Khushi's flat and all the attempts by Khushi to strike a conversation or put up an apology were discarded by Arnav.

"Goodnight" mumbled Arnav as the car stopped in the parking of the apartment.

"What are you waiting for? Get down Khushi. I have to go." Said Arnav, his tone stiff and it was all Khushi could hold.

She couldn't hold anymore of his cruel silence. She knew she was wrong in pushing him away and she was going to make up for it.

She looked at him for a final time and found him staring ahead, his jaw solid.

"Let's see how long you'll continue being 'The Angry Raizada'" Khushi told herself, as a thought crossed her mind.

Unfastening her belt she shifted closer to him and took his hand in hers which was resting on his side.

"I am sorry Arnav" She started slowly, softly and huskily but no response was earned.

Arnav's heart kicked into action as he felt hot moisture on his fingers.

His head finally turned in Khushi's direction and he found her kissing his finger-tips.

"What are you doing?" asked he tersely, and she smiled mischievously.

"Trying to get my lovers attention" She replied with wink before taking his fingers to her mouth and sucking them.

"Stop it Khushi. I am getting late" Arnav replied while his toes curled with the feel which ran through his body.

She was trying to seduce him and he wasn't going to get carried away.

How dare she shove him away? Arnav debated with himself while his heartbeats reached skies.

"Oh god..!! It's so uncomfortable." Khushi commented before letting his hand go and undoing her seat belt.

"Tell me Arnav, are you still angry?" She asked huskily, sitting cross legged on the seat and inching close to the driver's seat.

"I am not angry. I just want to go home" Arnav replied, not ready to give up.

"But I see you're angry. Here let me sweep off your anger with my love" She continued in the same husky voice which brought sweat beads on Arnav's face.

What was she up to? He wondered.

"Khushi..Are you crazy?" screamed Arnav as she crawled her way to the driver's seat and positioned herself in his lap, her back rubbing against the steering wheel due to lack of space and her legs thrown on either side of his waist.

"Say that you forgive me, then kiss me and I'll get over my craziness" replied Khushi, rubbing her nose against his, hitching his breath.

"Khushi get off me now. You can't just have me any way you want. When I wanted to kiss you, you simply backed out and now I am not in the mood. So, get off me." replied Arnav in a strict voice.

"Oh, you're not in the mood? So let me set your mood" replied Khushi, taking her thumb to his dry lips and caressing them.

"Moisture needed" She whispered before placing her lips on his and flicking her tongue on his lips which brought havoc on his self-control.

"Tell me Mr. Raizada. How do you like it?" She asked, before biting his lips and then rubbing his lips with hers.

"God Khushi..!! Stop it" He resisted in his throaty, aroused voice.

"What if I don't? What if I want more?" she asked, in between the kiss while her hands struggled with the buttons on his white shirt.

"You'll regret it Khushi" He replied against her lips as his own hands landed on her waist and travelled upwards, exploring her body over her Magenta Chudidaar.

"Tell me you're not angry anymore" She asked, arching her body in his hands while her hands caressed his chest, having opened the top three buttons.

"I am angry and I want this to keep going" He whispered back, taking her lips in another, passionate kiss, this time both the tongues fighting for dominance.

The temperature in the SUV had suddenly turned sweltering.

"Arnav" She moaned his name as his hands made their way to her bosoms and kneaded them over her dress.

"You want me to stop?" He asked, pulling back from the kiss and taking in large gasps of air.

"I don't know Arnav. I want you, have always wanted you" She confessed truthfully, her hands fisted in his hair.

"So, let's wait for this until you're sure. Maybe on our wedding night" replied Arnav, his eyes fixed upon hers and she could read the sincerity in them.

"Okay" She replied, averting her gaze from him and buttoning his shirt.

"Now wipe this gloomy look off your face Khushi. It's not helping. It's actually tempting me to go on" He whispered in her ear, his hands sliding down her body only to reach in her silky tresses.

"I love you Arnav" Khushi said looking up in his caramel eyes, her voice choking with emotions and she hugged him hard.

"I love you too Khushi. It's just four more days to our wedding and then we'll be together for ever" replied Arnav, stroking her back and she kissed his neck.

"Good night Khushi" He said, opening the car door for her and she stepped out, lifting herself off him.

"Won't you come in?" She asked as he waved at her.

"Not today, need to get home and take care of...er..few things" replied Arnav, grinning sheepishly and she blushed hard.

"What? Why the hell are you blushing now? It's normal Khushi. I can't help it." Arnav defended as her gaze lingered at the swell in his trousers.

"Gosh Arnav..!!! You're so shameless" commented Khushi.

"Oh, minutes back who was the one trying to seduce me into this?" demanded Arnav, enjoying her embarrassment.

"Shut up Arnav. Now just leave. I too need to go." Khushi said, faking a yawn.

"For now I am leaving Khushi but on our wedding night, I'll make sure you pay for all of this" Arnav said and Khushi ran out of the place blushing furiously.

"Crazy" muttered Arnav and drove away, his mind replaying the frenzy kisses and his own desperation.

It was torture..!!!

He couldn't wait to get married to her and have her all to himself.

A life full of passion and love it was going to be.

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50th Update...!!!

Thank you friends for making this possible 😳

If not for all of you, this story wouldn't have reached 10 chapters on max, let along the 50th one.

So, once a big and big thank you to all the readers of 'Scars of Love'.

This story will most probably end with 52 chapters. (Epilogue included) 😭

Pearl_Oyster2014-02-19 11:14:32