The next morning,Arnav woke up first.He smiled seeing Khushi asleep by his side "Tired?"he whispered.
Khushi gave a small moan and slowly opened her eyes "A bit"
Arnav sat up "You can stay in be-"
"No..it's okay" she sat up "I want to take a bath" Arnav nodded and scooped her up in his arms.Khushi gasped "Arnav what are you doing"
"Helping you" he said with a small smile "You are tired,aren't you"
Khushi blushed.
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Khushi was making breakfast in the kitchen when she felt arms wrap around her waist.Arnav placed his chin on her shoulder "What are you doing?"
"Making breakfast...is Aarav awake?"
Arnav nodded "He's in his cradle,playing with his toys" He nuzzled against her neck,making her giggle "Oh by the way,the family should be coming back today"
"Actually we're back" Arnav and Khushi turned around and saw Anjali at the entrance of the kitchen "Looks like we missed some things"
Khushi blushed and Arnav smirked "Great,you came back Di..I have made breakfast for everybody"
"Awe,that's sweet of you" smiled Anjali.
"I am going now to office" said Arnav all of a sudden.
"But have your breakfast" objected Khushi.
Arnav grabbed an apple "I believe I'll have that delivered by you in a some time" he winked at her and left.
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Khushi smiled and brought breakfast for everybody.Once everybody was fed,including Aarav,she left with some breakfast for Arnav,making sure Aarav was supervised by the family.She reached AR and went to Arnav's cabin.He was sitting in his leather chair,staring at the door as if waiting for her.She smiled as she entered "You didn't knock.Go back out and knock" Arnav said in fake anger.
Khushi sat on one of the leather chairs "Oh really because that's sad since I am not going to"
Arnav smirked "Oh really" Khushi nodded.Arnav stood up and walked up to her.He stood in front of her and leaned towards her,holding the leather arms of the chair she was sitting on "Well there's a punishment for everything" he whispered against her lips.
Khushi grinned "You're right" She pushed him and ran to his chair.Sitting on it,she declared "I am the new ASR"
"Wrong" he said "You are the new and only KASR"
He leaned towards her,holding the leather arms of the chair she was sitting on just like before.Suddenly they heard a throat clear.They looked towards the door and saw a woman around in her mid twenties.She wore a tight black short dress,showing off her figure.Arnav scowled.He pulled Khushi up and sat on his chair,pulling her into his lap "Arnav" she gasped.
Arnav didn't pay attention to her "What the hell are you doing inside my cabin without knocking!"he yelled.Khushi flinched and so did the woman "You have worked in this company for three years and yet you don't know the rules!No matter how important the matter is,you always knock and until I don't say come in,you stay outside the door!"
The woman pursed her lips in anger "But she got to come in without knocking" she said pointing at Khushi.
"She's my wife!" he yelled a bit louder.Khushi held his arm to make him calm but it didn't work"Now get out and knock!" The woman,insulted enough,went out the door and knocked "Come in"Arnav said in his calm voice which made Khushi wonder how he controlled his voice.
The woman came in and stood in front of the desk "ASR,the new manager that's giving our routines and outfits is making it difficult for us..she is giving the wrong size to the wrong model"
Arnav nodded "I'll see to it.You may leave"
The woman giving a final glare to Khushi,left.Arnav began mumbling how he needed to get better models "Who was she" Khushi asked.
"Just an annoying model who complains for every small thing.I can bet with you she is lying because she didn't like her outfit"
Khushi giggled but then straightened up "Do you handle every one of your employees like this?"
Arnav nodded "This will teach them discipline and they will never fool around during their work hours"
Khushi pretended to yawn "You sound like an old,strict grandpa trying to teach his grand kids manners"
Arnav chuckled "I will become a grandpa though with the help of you and our kids"
Khushi blushed "We'll see to that later..now have your breakfast"
"With pleasure" he winked at her.
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It was 5:45 PM.Khushi was at home,talking with the family when suddenly Arnav came and approached her "Arnav? I thought you were coming at 8"
Arnav nodded "I was but we have to leave for an interview at 6:15"
"Interview?" she asked confused.
Arnav nodded "I am tired of telling people I am married again and again.I was planning this before..." Khushi held his hand for him to continue "Since I am a famous business man,people will wonder who the lucky lady is"
Khushi giggled "Okay.I'll go get ready"
Khushi went to their bedroom and got ready in a purple sari.
She got ready at 6:12 and approached Arnav "Let's go"
Arnav nodded "You look beautiful" Khushi smiled.
He let out his arm.Khushi wrapped her arm around his and smiled "We'll see you on TV"said Priya (Arnav's Mother) "Wait which show?"
"Burning Lights" answered Arnav.
Khushi paled "Burning Lights?" she looked at Arnav "That's such a popular show..more than thousands of people will be watching"
Arnav nodded "That's the point"
"I-I can't go"
"Why not?" asked Arnav.
"I-I am scared..what if I make a mistake..people will laugh"
Arnav smiled "I'll be there with you..nothing like that will happen..I promise"
Khushi looked at him and just gazed.
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"Welcome to another episode of Burning Lights!" said the female host happily "Today we have Mr.Arnav Singh Raizada and his wife.Yes,the great ASR is married!" Arnav held Khushi's trembling hand and assured her looking into her eyes "So what's your name Mrs.ASR?"
The host was very cheerful and nice making Khushi smile "Khushi"
"What a beautiful name Khushi.Now let's start with the interview.How do you manage with ASR's anger,Khushi?"
Khushi put on a puzzled expression "How do I put up with his anger?The only time I have seen him angry is at his employees.Otherwise he is very kind and caring"
"Wow.So that means ASR has two sides on him" said the host interested "How long has it been since you two have been married?"
"A year" answered Arnav.
The host's eyes went wide "And you decide to tell now?"
"Actually I didn't know many people would be picky in my personal life" said Arnav.
Many oohs echoed throughout the crowd.The host nodded "Like who?"
"Reporters like you"
The host seemed taken a back but turned back to her position "Do you two have any kids?"
"One son" answered Arnav.
"Wow already?"
"Well I can't stay away from my wife for long" he said staring at Khushi.Khushi blushed.
The crowd went in awes "I see..So Khushi,do you have a job?"
Khushi was about to say no but Arnav answered for her "Yes.She's my personal assistant"
Khushi stared at him,wondering why he was lying "I see" said the host frowning a bit "Let's get to the main part.How did you two meet?"
Arnav looked at Khushi.She smiled and answered "We met at a camp"
"A camp?" the host asked confused.
"Yeah" said Khushi "Arnav had joined the camp with his friends and I had come with mine.We met there and he was very bold in becoming friends with me"
"Bold" repeated the host leaning forward.
"Yeah" Khushi looked at Arnav and he smiled at her,encouraging her "We were going rock climbing and he just all of a sudden came behind me and held my hand.He gave his introduction and asked to be friends with me.I agreed and I guess we just fell in love along the way"
Arnav held her hand in a loving gesture and the crowd just stared,even more interested.The host nodded "Did you live in another city Khushi?"
"No" Arnav answered immediately.Khushi couldn't understand why he was lying.
"I see" said the host "So Khushi,after knowing ASR had so many girlfriends and had affairs,how could you manage to love him and expect him to remain faithful towards you since he has a record of break ups?"
Arnav stared at the host,wanting to kill her but Khushi held his hand,trying to calm him.She looked at the host "Actually as I got to know Arnav,I realized those relationships meant nothing to him.He was just going with one girl because he wanted to get rid of her by proving to her that he would offer nothing but once he would get of her,another girl would come try her luck"
"She trusted me and understood me and that's just one of the reasons I fell in love with her" added Arnav smiling.
The host nodded,frowning a bit.She looked down and suddenly noticed his arm "What happened to your arm ASR?"
Arnav looked at his arm and realized the mark was slightly showing.Without hesitation,he pulled his sleeve up,showing Khushi's name stretched on his arm.The crowd gasped "I did this" he admitted.
"But why" asked the host..
"Arnav looked at Khushi and gazed into her eyes "Because I love her"
The crowd awed and that was the end of that show.
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The interview was over and Arnav and Khushi were heading back home.Khushi looked at Arnav and said "Arnav?"
"Hmm"
"Why did you lie about me working with you and living in Delhi before at the show?"
Arnav glanced at Khushi and turned back towards the road "Because she was a reporter"
"What do you mean?" she asked confused.
"Khushi,reporters like that host want juicy news which will make their show popular.If you had said you didn't work,she would've thought you were dependent on me which others would've thought too.I also lied about you already living in Delhi because she would've thought you chased me and were after my money.Though that host was nice,her intentions weren't.She would've later added some things that weren't true at all"
"Oh"
Arnav stopped in front of Raizada Mansion and held her hand "Thanks for coming at the interview"
Khushi smiled "My pleasure"
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