|Thread 2| Arshi FF - A Love Marriage |*COMPLETED*| Epilogue| 12/03 - Page 15

-Epilogue-

A year later ~

"Arnavji" she whispered, slipping his handkerchief in his coat-pocket, as he readied himself for the office.

"I want to tell you something" she simpered, lowering her eyes.

"Yeah tell me" he spoke in his husky voice, wrapping his arms around her waist.

She played with the button of his coat, words refusing to come out of her mouth.

"Khushi?"

"Arnavji -- woh--" she started but stopped again.

"C'mon tell me" he tightened his hold on her.

"Actually -- I -- I mean we--" she stammered, not able to meet his eyes.

"Haan" he looked at her with raised eyebrows, anticipating the matter which had to be told.

"Arnavji" she breathed hard, coming more close to him.

She breathed deeply, hiding her face in the crook of his neck. Closing her eyes, she said in a single breath, "I am pregnant"

His arms loosened around her and he stepped back, an expression forming on his face which scared Khushi.

"Arnavji" she tried to hold him.

"Arnavji. Kuch boliye na.." her words choked, as he continued to step back, away from her.

In the next second, she was scooped in his arms as he swirled her around, making her gasp loudly. His eyes glistened with fresh tears, and he placed her down on the floor carefully.

"We--" he choked on his saliva, swallowing the lumps formed in his throat, "We are going to be .. parents?"

Khushi cupped his face in her tiny palms and nodded a 'yes'.

THAT feeling was awesome - at least for him.

*

"Di Jijaji Nani Mami Mamaji Aakash Payal" he screamed in one breath, holding Khushi's hand tightly while they both descended down the stairs to the living room.

"Chotte? Kya hua?" Anjali came and asked him, followed by all members of the family.

"Di. Aap bua banne wali hai" he spoke, tears again forming in his eyes.

"Sach chotte?" she gasped, moving a hand on her brother's face, then looking at her sister-in-law.

Anjali went and hugged Khushi, crying with happiness. Everyone hugged and blessed the couple, extremely elated by the news.

*

During her whole pregnancy period, Arnav hardly went to office, except for the days on which even Aman couldn't manage the work alone.

Khushi was pampered by everyone in the mansion. Nani looked after her diet and made sure she eats lots of good fats. Anjali fed her medicines. Payal shared her own experiences, making her spend time with Pranay, her and Aakash's 7-months old child. And Arnav, he did everything .. taking her to evening walks, tolerating her mood swings, getting her whatever she wanted.. everything was looked after by him.

*

After 9 months of complete care, and few hours of pain and labour, Khushi delivered a beautiful baby girl, who was later named Ananya.

*

Arnav and Khushi's married life was something which could set examples for the ones who were against arranged marriages. They proved that if there is compatibility between the couple, love came bloom in arranged marriages too. They argued, they fought, they made-up, they cared, they LOVED.. and that's what makes a marriage successful.

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Many years later ~

Arnav and Khushi were made to sit on a specially designed sofa, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. He still looked as handsome as anyone could be, and she, she still had a radiating glow on her face; even in their 80s.

"So tell us Grandma" Vani, their granddaughter, asked them, "Was yours a Love Marriage or an Arranged Marriage?"

"Yes Grandpa answer us" said Niru, their another granddaughter, from their son, Abhay.

Khushi smiled and looked at Arnav, who said in his still-so-sexy voice, "Ours was an Arranged Marriage, which turned into A Love Marriage.."

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*sorry this epilogue is written in a hurry. #crap ._.

And it finally ENDS.

The last part was a kind of thanks to my best friends, Vani and Niru. Thank you guys. You are the best! 🤗

This story will remain very close to my heart always 😃 'Cause this is the one which made me come across some amazing people, whom I will never forget. You all are AWESOME. Stay Awesome! ❤️