Part 18
Hey what are you thinking... Palak asked saahil, no just remembered what happened today... I think Mr. Raizada didn't like the way I was holding khushi today... I still remember his looks... if looks could kill I would have been dead now... he said with a smile.
I think he is too possessive for Khushi... Hmm you are right said Palak... but I noticed something else as well... what is that? Saahil asked.
His care for her... the way he was worried... the way he was panicked seeing khushi in this state... its right... love is blind... or ASR wouldn't have fallen for a girl who is half his age...
And I think.. somewhere khushi too feels something for him... whenever we speak about him she is all praises for him... may be the respect she has for him is not allowing her to see the deep emotions and feelings she has for him... or she is too young to have realized that.. Palak said.
Saahil gave a What the... look to her... Kya? She asked getting confused.
Oye... don't you think you are becoming a philosopher or a novel writer... like those who write mills and boons love story.. analyzing relations and all.. saahil said in a teasing way...
Chup.. Pagal.. she whacked him... Saahil... I am really sorry for what I was thinking.. now I realized how stupid I was to think this way.. She is his wife... legally wedded wife and he loves her a lot and I was thinking that she should get together with you.. so insensitive of me..
Saahil smiled... its ok Palak I understand.. you care for me thats the reason.. and you are only 21... so still time left to think maturely he said chuckling...
But do you love her too much... she asked?
Not as much Arnav does though... after seeing them today.. I realized that he is madly in love with her... mine may be an innocent attraction which I feel for a beautiful face..
He said in a low tone... but then looked at Palak's crestfallen face... hey we will do one thing.. we both will fall in love.. in that way I don't have to search any other mad girl I have an in house crazy women with me what say.. he said lightening her mood.
What???? She creamed are you mad... Pyaar aur tujhse... kare meri juti ( love with you... my shoes will do) saying she ran away and he too ran behind her to tease her more.
There was complete silence in the car.. and she could feel the rising tension... his jaws were tight and he was not even looking at her.
She sighed and said... he is just my good friend... nothing else...
He looked at her surprised... how you know what I am thinking...
I know you that much Arnavji... that how possessive you are for me... I have seen this expression before as well.. hence I am saying again.. he is just my friend..
I know... saying so he concentrated on his driving...
Khushi was confused... then why are you angry and not talking to me she said with a pout..
She looked cute he thought... Khushi I know that even if you don't love me... you are not someone who will give chance to others in your life... but...?
But? She asked wanting to hear more.
He closed his eyes... I... I cant see anyone else touching you other than me... it makes me mad... only I have the right to touch you... to love you.. to feel you... he said in a husky voice that sent tremors down her throat.
Woh... I know... but then I just became dizzy and my friends got worried... I was feeling dizzy since sometime... but then when I got the news that you have come.. I just ran to see and they followed me getting worried that I may fall..
I told you no need to do all these fasting and all... your health is most important khushi.. he said in an angry voice... and put breaks to his car...
Khushi saw outside they had reached home... she didn't wait to talk anymore as she was highly upset and just ran out of the car not wanting to hear more of his anger.
Arey Khushi you have come... Anjali saw her coming... but then she didn't wait for Anjali and ran towards her bedroom wiping her tears...
Arnav followed her... Khushi...
Chotey... ab what have you done that she is crying... he didn't say anything and just walked towards her room.
Chotey answer me.. why is she crying.
Di later please... he said getting annoyed at her questions... he wanted to see she is fine.
Anjali gave up and said... Aman see chotey is again making her cry... when will their fights end.. she said worried.
Anjali relax... they will be fine... they are husband wife let them sort it out themselves
Khushi open the door... Arnav said banging again and again... and even though Khushi didn't wanted to open the door.. she decided otherwise not wanting to create a scene in front of the family.
She opened and went to the poolside...
Arnav came with anger on his face... don't you do this to me ever... when I was talking to you how can you run away like that and now I was calling you since long you were not opening the door... do you know how worried I was.
She didn't say anything.. Khushi look at me and what he saw made him mad again... khu. Why are you crying dammit...
You... you are the reason for it...she said crying...
Me... what did I do? He asked being helpless at those tears.
Here I am fasting for you from morning though I am not used to it... plus I had my viva from morning I was tensed and still you are continuously scolding me... I wanted to keep this fast but you don't care.. all you care is scolding me for no reason.,,, she said weeping badly..
Dammit... he is such an ass... he thought and came near her while pulling her close,,,
Shhh...he said while touching his forehead to hers... he moved his thumb across her cheeks to wipe those tears that were killing him... stop... please... you know I cant see you like this... I am sorry dear.. I... you were sick khushi.. he said while nuzzling his nose across her cheeks.. she didn't realize how she was getting lost in his touch and the position they were standing in.
I just wanted you to be fine khushi.. I cant see you falling sick or getting hurt..
She hi-cupped and what about you getting angry when I fell in my friends arms... his hold on her tightened... please lets just not talk about it.. I don't want to remember that scene... this here .. right now... you in my arms so close to me... I can feel your breath... that's all I want to think... nothing else matters... she opened her eyes to his strong desires that always scares her...
He didn't wanted to make her more sick and hence left her while kissing her cheeks...get ready..you have to break your fast... she nodded.. once he left... she touched to feel his kiss on her cheeks...how easy it is for him to touch her to kiss her...
The ladies had dressed up to their best to break their fast by looking at the ever shining moon and their husbands... though Aman had denied Anjali to fast as she is pregnant... she did cheat him saying she will be fine.
Finally the ladies arrived but when they entered the poolside, the husbands surprised them with beautiful arrangements done at the poolside... there were plenty of diyas floating in the water and lots of lights hanging around the garden... Khushi was really mesmerized and was happily clapping like a kid forgetting her hunger.
This is so beautiful... how did you both thought of it Khushi asked.
You see khushi... our dearest wives are staying hungry for whole day for our well being.. so we wanted to make everything special for them... by the way credit goes to your hubby as he is the master man behind it.
Khushi looked at Arnav who was smirking at her... wow Arnavji.. I didn't knew that you are so creative.
He smiled... there are many other things you don't know about me khushi... slowly you will know everything... by the way can we just get over with this ritual I don't want both of you to stay hungry any more.
Khushi smiled sure...
Khushi started the pooja along with Anjali... they looked at the moon and then their husbands... Arnav looked at her intently.. she was looking as beautiful as the moon... but this moon didn't had any stains as the poets say.. she is as pure as river.
He broke her fast by giving her water and sweet ... it was a different feeling all together for her... finally she bent down to take his blessings but he stopped her saying.. never do that.. I am a human and as equal as you... and I don't thing I have that many qualities for you to consider me as god... I am a simple man who commit mistakes and do wrong sometimes... so let us keep this blessing thing away.. but yes my wishes my love and everything of me will be always with you watching over you.. protecting you.. that's a promise..
There were tears in her eyes thinking the amount of love he has for her...
Common now stop the water works and lets have dinner... dinner was noisy affair as khushi was having dinner with everyone together after a long time... whole dinner khushi was just glancing at him.. admiring him for the way he is ... when she first met him... joined AR.. he was rude arrogant and intimidating... but now he is the best man in her life...
She used to hate him for what he has done to her.. but now she has started admiring him and her affection for him is increasing day by day... plus the way he shows his love for her.. sometimes she feels overwhelmed.
She promised to herself that she will be there with him for the whole life no matter what.
They were all tired and got back to their rooms...
Khushi changed in her night wear and came out of the bathroom when she saw him standing near the poolside... he was lost somewhere she knew.
He felt her presence behind and turned around to see her standing there smiling at him.. he too smiled at her.
She came near him and asked... are you still upset about the morning incident... ?
He looked at her and said I was upset... not with you but with the situation.. but now I am not.
Can I ask you one question he said... What? She asked.
Does this friend of yours what is his name?
Saahil she said.
Ya saahil.. has he ever told you anything that.. you know what I mean.. don't get me wrong.. has he told you that he likes you or something.
Khushi was shocked at his question... No Arnavji... as I told you he is just my friend.. don't you trust me?
Khushi I am not talking about you.. I am asking about him.. about his thoughts.. since I am sure the way he was looking at you today.. he feels something for you.
I cant be wrong in judging people.. he said looking at the deep blue water lost in the vision he saw later at her college.. the way Saahil was looking at khushi with concern all over his face.. he could make out that Saahil was lost in Khushi.
I.. Khushi was shocked she didn't knew what to say.. I really don't know Arnavji.. he never said or made me realize of something like that she said with a sad face.. where is this all going.. I never gave any hint of that sort to Saahil.. then..? May be its a misunderstanding Arnavji will be feeling... he can be wrong... Saahil is not like that she thought.
She didn't stand there further and went away in the room as she was hell tired after the fasting day...
She was just combing her hair while looking in the mirror when she saw him behind... there was a different kind of expression in his eyes which sent tremors all over her body.. she gulped feeling scared of his moves... but she didn't move away waiting to see what he is upto...
He touched her shoulders from behind and she shivered more... she looked down unable to see the desire in his eyes...his hands moved along her arms slowly... very slowly... and she was panting heavily short of breath..
Arn,,avji... she murmured...
Hmmm...he said still not leaving her face in the mirror...
He moved aside her long silky hair from her neck... she had closed her eyes by then... should I stop him... what is he doing... no.. what if again gets angry... I don't want to upset him.. but then.. he...
All these questions were running in her mind.. when she felt something cold on her neck.. she opened her eyes shocked to see he had made her wear a Platinum thin chain with a diamond pendant.. to say it was beautiful will be injustice.. Because it was explicit and out of the world.
Arnav knew he may be going to burn his hands... but then he wanted to try his luck this time... they have moved a step ahead... after all she fasted for him like a normal wife.. and took the pain to do something for him... he didn't want to say thanks and degrade her efforts but then he thought of gifting her something precious... may be not as precious as her.. but then something.. something which will always remind her of him. Hence he slowly and sensually in his own way made her wear his gift taking all the time in this world... seeing her divine beauty in the mirror and at the same time feeling her soft skin
Arnavji... yeh... she said while touching the chain... overwhelmed with this beautiful gift he has given.
Shhh... Khushi he pulled her back to his chest enclosing her in his arms... please don't say anything he whispered at her neck... this is a small gift from me on your first karwachauth...
Khushi after whatever I have made you go through.. you still consider and value this relation.. you respect it from your heart and also took the pain to do something for me... this chain is nothing in front of it.. you don't know how much you have made me happy today... he said nuzzling her neck... and khushi's hands on his own touched his on her waist... she was not able to understand what his touch is doing to her.. but though she was uncomfortable she was neither denying his touch.. she didn't know why.. last time when he had kissed her.. she had pushed him away and said all those bad things... but now.. he was touching her more intimately still she is not able to deny him why? She was confused.
Where as Arnav took it as a signal and moved further... for the first time she was giving into the touch.. is it that she has accepted him? Or she herself doesnt know what she is feeling... whatever it is this made his resolve more strong... he wanted her to explore this physical intimacy between them... as it may bring her closer to him.. develop some feelings for him in her.
He slowly bent down and kissed her neck... once twice all the way towards her jaw line... he could see she was breathing heavily.. but then he wanted her to be involved as much he was... he continued his sweet torture and whispered... khushi... tell me to stop and I will...
That made her open her eyes and she came out of his embrace... she looked at him still breathing heavily and ran into the bathroom without saying anything...
Khushi... he called... he didn't probe further and thought of giving her some time... she didn't come out for a long time.. Arnav knew she is hell tired and needs sleep but till the time he is not asleep she will not come out as she didn't wanted to face him hence he thought of telling her..
He knocked at the bathroom and said... Khushi come out... you need to sleep... I am too sleepy so going to sleep... don't worry.. we will not discuss anything if you are uncomfortable... come out.
She finally opened the door looking down not wanting to see his face...
Khushi relax... nothing happened ok... go to sleep we will talk tomorrow ok... She nodded.
She was thankful that he didn't ask anything further... but then was confused of her own emotions...
Arnavji is so nice.. he didn't ask me anything or made me uncomfortable... she said to herself... looking at him who was sleeping facing the other side on the recliner.
Arnavji... she called..
Hmmm.. he said...
I didn't wanted to say thanks.. but still the chain is really very beautiful... I liked it.
He turned around to look at her and smiled at her... go to sleep Khushi.. we will talk tomorrow.
In the morning Khushi was getting ready when she saw the chain which she removed and kept before going for bath.. before she could wear it... Arnav picked it and made her wear it..
She looked at him with a smile... Khushi can I ask you something...
Ji... promise me.. you will always wear this chain no matter what... its a gift which will bind me to you... I want to see it on you always... can you do this for me..
Khushi looked at the emotions on his face.. how genuinely he was asking her to do something for him... yes she will do it.
I will Arnavji.. I will always wear it.. no matter what... I will never keep it away from me.. promise..
He too smiled at her thanking her in his own way... by giving a small peck on her cheeks...
Khushi... I didn't ask you yesterday as I didn't want to bother you... are you angry with me for... for.. whatever happened yesterday night..
She was quiet and didn't say anything... its true she should be angry... after all he has touched her intimately again.. but she was not... she was not angry with him...
She nodded a no...
He again thought of playing with her...with a sexy smirk he asked leaning further towards her ears.. that means can I say... you liked it as well.. the way.. I touched you...
She pushed him aside and looked at him with an annoyed face... Arnavji aap... saying so she left the room.
The Raizada family bid adieu to everyone as they were leaving for delhi... Arnav was continuously staring at khushi with a teasing smirk.. when everyone was busy he grabbed her near a pillar and said... we have taken a step ahead Mrs. Raizada and I promise you.. very soon you will be mine... forever... she looked at him in anger... Arnavji please... don't say all these things... you...you are getting unnecessary ideas.. it was a weak moment that's all..
Oh really... so you mean to say.. I made you weak in that moment right Khushi?
She was loss of words... he kissed her deep on her cheeks by grabbing her waist and said... Good bye sweetheart.. see you soon.. and I... I LOVE YOU... he said with a wink and her stomach did a somersault.
What was this new feeling she felt when he said that.. she was confused... he had a wide smile when he was leaving and for a change this time she had multiple emotions in her heart, it was fear, anxiety, acidity confusions and many more...
The way he was smiling at her again and again did something to her heart... No its nothing she is just going crazy she thought.
Next day when she reached college she was all normal and ready to attend her lectures... she met palak and Saahil.. somehow when she saw Saahil all his words came back to her mind.. does he really have feelings for me as Arnavji said... I need to find out.. he should not keep any hopes from this friendship its wrong.
Hey khushi... how are you? Saahil asked in his usual chirpy.. I am fine Saahil..
Yesterday you really scared us... the way you fainted... thank god we reached on time.. or else you would have fallen..
Khushi smiled.. thanks Saahil for taking care of me... but I don't think I would have fallen as I was running towards Arnavji and he had already seen me... he wouldn't have let me fall she said lost in her thoughts.
Saahil couldn't hide his emotions.. he was a bit uncomfortable hearing that.. and this didn't go unnoticed by Khushi.
Ya I saw that.. Saahil said to himself... What? Khushi asked...
He cares for you a lot... I had seen it in his eyes..
Khushi smiled and there was slight pinkish hue on her face.. Palak too noticed it.
Yes he do cares for me...
And loves you too.. isn't it... Saahil asked... Khushi was quiet for a while but then said with a smile.. yes he loves me... a lot..
Khushi's first year exams went well... she was desperately waiting for her results... now a days the chat sessions with Arnavji went quite longer.. he has changed... he has started flirting with her a lot and Khushi didn't knew whether she was happy about it or confused.
Like that day he was adamant to know what she was wearing while sleeping...the question felt too intimate for her and she was hesitant to answer.
Common Khushi its just a simple question... why are you so shy about it.. I am asking what are you wearing now.. is it that difficult to answer?
But why you want to know Arnavji... Khushi whined like a child...
Ok you want to listen.. then be it that way.. I want to imagine you in that attire.. I cant see you right now.. but can imagine how you will be looking right.. Arnav explained her word to word.. which made her more shy..
Khushi are you telling me or should I keep the phone if you are not interested.. he said getting little annoyed..
Ok... I ... I am wearing t.shirt and sh..shorts... ok she said... it was not that difficult she thought..but then he was Arnav singh Riazada for a reason and thought of teasing her further... first of all the image of her in t shirt and shorts itself was making him restless...
How Short Khushi... he asked in a husky voice..
She was shocked at his question.. Arnavji.. what are you upto? And what kind of question is this,...
I will not answer.. she said getting angry... and he left at that.. ok.. ok.. now relax I was just teasing you..
She didn't say anything.. Khushi... goodnight nahi bologi...Are u that angry...
She couldn't bare the sadness in his voice and said.. Goodnight Arnavji...
Good night Sweetheart... love you..
This has been going for a while.. and everytime he would say something like this she will be all shy and confused... her emotions were not in her control now a days and she thought of discussing this with someone..
Palak... can I ask you something... Ya khushi tell me... promise me you wont discuss this with anyone.. Khushi said.
Offooo... Khushi .. I wont now tell...
Have you felt anything for any guy... as in something different... something different like.. I don't know what to say.
Palak was confused... what is khushi talking about... Khushi.. you mean to say to have feelings for any guy...
Khushi looked at her not knowing what to say... I don't know Palak.. I am confused now a days... you know whenever Arnavji talks to me differently I get these feelings inside me... as in anxiousness... nervousness.. shyness and.. and... Dhak Dhak acidity..
Palak thought for a while and said... are you falling for him Khushi...
Khushi looked at her being shocked... No... I don't think so... its..its quite early to say that.. and anyways.. I am totally confused.. sometimes I feel angry when he teases or flirts with me.. and sometimes. His words they.. they make me feel shy... is it.. is it normal...
Hmmm. Darling.. its not normal.. kuch toh gadbad hain.. give it some time khushi.. you are knew to it... try to understand your feelings and emotions... don't stress on it.. if it has to happen it will.. no body can stop it.. saying so she left.
It has to happen means... what was palak trying to say... am I really feeling something for Arnavji.. no... cant be...he is my good friend best friend that's all..
Saahil... you were right and I was wrong.. I feel like a fool to think like this now.. I think... Khushi too has some feelings for Mr. Raizada... though Saahil was sad to hear that he didn't show it.. she spoke to you... he asked... yes... but not really.. she is confused as of now.. but definitely she has started developing feelings for him... good.. Saahil said in a small voice and she too smiled at him seeing him hiding his pain.
Di... as I told you.. don't tell him I am coming ok.. its a surprise..
Ok Baba.. I will not say... but you know na Khushi.. he doesnt like celebrating his birthday... our birthdays used to be a celebration in our house.. she said lost in old memories.
Ma and Papa used to make it grand... we used to call everyone and celebrate it grand.
From the time they have gone Arnav has never celebrated his birthday.. he only used to celebrate my birthday... but even if I wish him he doesnt like it.
Khushi wiped her tears feeling bad for him... from this year.. its not going to be the same Di... he will celebrate his birthday.. I will it make it the most special day for him.. I know I cant replace Ma and Papa but I will not make him feel the void either.. I am coming Di.. for his birthday and you don't have to do anything.. I will make all the arrangements and make it special for him.
Anjali wiped her tears...He is lucky to have you in his life khushi... never leave my chotey... he will not be able to live without you.
I will not Di... never... I will be always with him... promise.
Hey Guys I am on a small vacation as my son is having holidays, so will try to update but not sure till then here was Part 18 for you, hope you liked it. You guys are wonderful and I want to thank each one of you who have commented on my stories.. initially when I started this story I had 60 readers and now it has reached to 70 plus and this has made me more excited to write further,
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