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Sorry for the delay... Got busy with work but from now on will update regularly at least every alternate day or so...
Chapter 4 - And they get married!
"Prito, can you please come over to my house like right now?" Khushi almost begged her best friend...
"What happened Khushi? Are you ok? Oh, let me guess you want to share how romantic was your first date with ASR, isn't it?" Prito teased Khushi as usual...
"Nothing like that, please come to my house for sleep over... I will talk to auntie, no excuses please..." Khushi urged again...
"Ok, I am coming now" And Prito came over within 5 minutes...
"So how was your first date with the Arnav Singh Raizada, the ASR...? Wow, date with a billionaire, the most handsome man on this planet..." Khushi looked at her in awe. She never knew even her bestie was such a big fan of him...
"Wow, how do you know he is being called ASR?" Khushi asked her surprisingly.
"What is not to know? He is always in the news about business or Page 3! The whole world calls him ASR..." Oops Prito mentioned about Page 3 and then stopped...
"Never mind, tell me where did you guys go for the date? What did you want to talk to me about?" Prito asked mischievously with smirk on her face...
"We went to Taj for a coffee... But I don't know, this all marriage thingy is getting onto my nerves... The proposal came so sudden, I am not sure I am ready for it and he also is not into this marriage at all. So not sure where this all is headed to? I am too scared Prito..." Khushi genuinely expressed her concerns without exposing they both do not want the marriage for their own reasons...
"Why do you feel so, Khushi? Just because you thought you wanted couple of years for yourself, are you reluctant for the marriage even now...? But think about it... I am also your age and getting married soon. In our society, most of the girls get married similar age. Plus Arnav Singh Raizada seems to be a very modern man so he will never stop your aspirations... In fact he might just guide you the best..." Prito encouraged Khushi the best she could...
"Do you really think so? I didn't see any commitments from his side... And he behaves so uptight and serious all the time, it's so hard... I can't help but keep quiet... Not sure if he even laughs ever?" Khushi thought about how she promised on her commitments towards the marriage but he never committed anything back or acknowledged her ambitions.
"Chill Khushi, give him a chance... Did you already talk to him about Master Chef or you wanting to become a Chef? He must be surprised to know about your cooking skills" Prito asked her curiously...
"I never got a chance to mention it..." Khushi wanted to tell him but she was nervous. First of all, she was not sure if it was a date and it turned out it wasn't... He just was there to talk her out of this marriage and he was not interested in her personal life at all... She could not share this secret with anyone not even her bestie... What if Prito goes and tells her parents?
"Khushi, you are stressed for no reason... You both will be fine... Trust me and plus Naniji is there who loves you so much..." Prito reassured her...
"That is so true... I love Naniji so much..." Khushi's face elated first time since evening...
And exactly within a month Arnav and Khushi were married in a simple ceremony at RM... Only close knit family members from both sides, his Di and jijaji attended the marriage...
So now Arnav and Khushi both are married to each for almost two months...
It was harsh reality for Arnav to find himself married and that too stuck in an arranged marriage... It was not that he hated Khushi but they were absolutely unknown to each other...
He took the bed and she took the single sofa in his bedroom where she fits perfectly...
Khushi was traditional at heart... Irrespective of whether they liked or not, they were married now. She was being bombarded by Garima with million advices about marriage, do's and don'ts list and she was willing to work towards the marriage...
But Arnav was different story all together... He made himself busier at work and completely ignored the new changes in his life...
"Arnav today Khushi has cooked for the first time... Wait and try the kheer..." Nani literally ordered Arnav when he was at the door...
He hated to come back but he could not disappoint his nani and stress her out...
"How can I eat Kheer nani, it is sweet" Arnav reminded her.
"I made it with sugar free. Naniji told me you are diabetic..." Khushi quickly told him.
Arnav tried the Kheer while Nani was watching him... The kheer was delicious... And the Indian breakfast was awesome too even though he was forced to eat instead of his dry toasts. He was surprised she could really cook well at such young age... May be it was in the family, he knew her father had sweets shop... He did not say anything and ate quietly...
"Arnav where are you going? You need to gift Khushi something..." Nani stared angrily at him...
"Sorry Nani, I will get something for her today evening. I forgot about this ritual" He was apologetic towards Nani. More than Khushi, he just wanted Nani to be relaxed and happy...
"Khushi will go to her parent's house today and you need to pick her while coming back home. It's another ritual" Nani informed him...
"Ok, but I need to leave right now" And he rushed out the door before Nani could ask him to wait to meet her parents or drop Khushi at her place...
He ordered Aman to get a diamond set for Khushi... Aman got him the catalogue and Arnav selected a set that included a necklace, ear rings and bangles.
It was almost 11 pm in the night... Khushi slept off waiting for Arnav while her parents were worried. They knew he was a very busy man and were very understanding but still felt he would have tried to come early one day... After all, they were married just 24 hours ago...
"Sorry uncle and auntie, I was busy at work. Where is Khushi?" He just wanted to pick her and go home. In reality, he had completely forgotten about her and it was Nani who reminded him and was mad at him. So he had no choice but to come here...
"Come inside. I will wake her up and bring her down" Garima was embarrassed that Khushi slept off. She tried to wake up Khushi but she was sound asleep and would not wake up...
Arnav was exhausted at work and not wanting to wait, he simply went into her room, carried her and made her sit in the car... Khushi's parents were shocked by his behavior but smiled and let them go... Again at home Arnav picked her up, walked inside while Nani watching him keenly and put her on bed to sleep.
Nani smiled and did not comment. Arnav found her adorable like a child while sleeping and he himself slept off on the sofa...
Khushi got ready in the morning and was doing yoga with Naniji, their new routine before breakfast these days... When Arnav woke up, he heard noises from down stairs...
"Naniji, this will keep you fit and fine. Try a little more and I will help" Khushi was encouraging Nani to do little exercise with her help and walks in the garden... She ordered HP to get the honey-lemon water for both of them...
Arnav was surprised to see how easily Khushi bosses Nani and makes her do things! At least he was happy to see her taking care of Nani and being her support and company...
Arnav could see his clothes, watch and wallet already arranged on the bed for him to get ready... He was not used to wearing clothes being chosen by someone else after his Di got married. But looking at the suit, shirt and tie she chose, he instantly liked her taste and mix n match combination she chose for him! Smart choice, but then should he wear what she chose for him... He was confused but he did it anyways!
Khushi helped HP with breakfast and came to her room for a quick shower! As soon as she came out ready, she saw a gift box on her bed. She ignored it and started drying her hair...
Arnav noticed Khushi seeing the box but she did not get excited nor she tried to open it... When Khushi went again to the bathroom to hang the towel, Arnav quickly put the box in the middle of the bed to make it more visible... Khushi noticed box being moved by Arnav and she was wondering what is going on in his mind...
She started putting her bangles in front of mirror and get ready! Arnav was angry by now...
"Khushi, do you see the gift box on the bed... It is gift for you for yesterday's Kheer" Arnav informed her.
"Is this for me?" She asked turning back facing him...
"Yes" Arnav replied in his usual ASR arrogant tone.
"From you?" She asked again.
"Yes, is there a rocket science to understand it?" He asked her back...
"Is this how you give gift to someone?" She was surprised by his arrogance...
"Yes, that's how I am... And now take it and check..." He demanded and she right away hated his snobbish behavior...
Khushi opened the box and could see exquisite diamond and ruby set. No doubt, she immediately loved the set and bangles... What not to love when it's exquisite jewelry studded with flawless diamonds and ruby... But she hated the way he gave her the gift... Can't he simply give the box in her hand? Wow, so much attitude that he cannot even hand her a gift personally? Khushi suddenly felt insulted and disrespectful!
"It's nice, thanks Arnav..." That's all she could say and put the box down on the bed and moved back to what she was doing that is getting ready.
Arnav did not know whether she liked it or not. But he could guess that she gave him a cold reaction and did not know what went wrong...
He was very sure the jewelry set was exclusive piece and no way would anyone not like it... It was unique handpicked exquisite diamonds and rubies... Then why did she not even try it and show any excitement? He was surprised...
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