Understanding Khushi (Chapter 54)

Chapter 54  

The return back to India was true home coming. For Arnav it was no less than a battle, which he had won hands down.It had been a long and tiring the journey but he had no choice. It was matter of his survival. Khushi was his life and he could not lose her.

                                                                                                                        

After 5 months

The time went by in speed. Khushi was pronounced absolutely fine. Even the scar was about to diminish completely.  The raizada mansion or shantivan had got back his life. Arnav was overburned with work. His absence and bulk of new orders had increased his workload. But the new Arnav, unlike the older one, strictly kept work away from home.  His personal life with his family had its own time and space. He had discovered this happiness after so long and had no intention of letting it go.  His office hours were strict and he was punctual coming back to home at time. This new change in him had brought him under teasing scanning for a while but seeing the happiness all dissolved. Nani was so content her family was happy. She had fulfilled her daughter’s responsibilities.

Poorvi had joined AR at Delhi, in the accounts and finance department. Initially Arnav and Akash had not disclosed that she was their sister in law. Poorvi did great work and soon was promoted. But one fine day, when Arnav’s sugar levels went down and he almost fainted at the staircase at his office, she had called him jijaji in panic and all was spilled out. And the best was when both Akash and Poorvi had conviently forgotten that they were not at home and had scolded him publicly at his carelessness at forgetting his medicine and threatened him in name of Khushi. And Arnav had just showed his angry glare and left from there.  Both of them were waiting for the consequence of punishments but little did they knew that Arnav went away masking his amusement at the faces of his employees who were shocked at hearing that Poorvi was Arnav’s sister in law.

And the even better was at the dinner table that night when Poorvi told him that many of his employees were buttering her too much just so that she doesnot reveal all the bitching they did about their boss and the titles they bestowed him with.

Poorav was shuttling between Delhi and Kanpur frequently. He had sold an old warehouse to arranged finance which he utilised in reviving the three factories. In a matter of several months, the factories were inaugurated and functional. Poorav had gradually started to manage all the cloth sales and deliveries from Delhi itself. An bond sealing Suman Textiles (Khushi’s real mom name) as AR’s sister concern company had been signed and was catering AR with best Raw cotton in the Market. Poorav had also filed a petition against their Uncle at the Lucknow High Court.

One fine day nani had called the entire gupta gang on the dinner and had expressed her desire to have Poorvi married to NK. Initially the guptas were shocked but the smile on Khushi’s face told them it was a good decision and it was for good.

Poorvi was a bit shocked. She was a very good friend of NK, infact their bond had grown very close, but this was new. Her apprehension was clear on her face.Khushi preceded towards her but thought that Arnav was better person to talk to her. 

NK was happy but sobering up he told everyone.

NK: Nani, Poorvi is a very good friend of mine and I will be lucky to marry her, but it has to be her decision. And Khushiji please convience her because use better nahi milegi. Aapki total charchai hai wo apki.

Akash: charchai?

Payal: Hain….

Arnav: What the……

NK: I mean shadow, clone of Khushiji

Akash: NK bhai it is Parchai. You are impossible NK Bhai.

Khushi: nanheji, don’t butter me, your nanav was the one who proposed this alliance and since long. We just waited for the correct time.  And today also, he is the one who is going to get you a yes or no from Poorvi.

Khushi had a teasing smile on her face, NK face paled several tones.

NK approached mamiji.

NK: Maasiji ab toh kuch nahi hoga. Nannav, ghun ghun kar badlega mughse.

Mean while Arnav sat Poorvi down on the sofa and kneeled down before her and took her hands in his. He could feel her nervousness. She was nervous.

Arnav: See Poorvi, it is true that we all want to see you and NK together. But nothing is more important than what you want. This marriage will only happen if you want it. It is fine if you don’t want to marry NK.  It is also fine if you love someone else, you can tell me anything.  I am with you, infact Khushi is also with you. You don’t need to feel obliged. And if you really love me and Khushi than you will do what your heart desires and not do anything just because we or our family desires it.

Poorvi: no jijaji, actually…………..

Arnav: tell me?

Poorvi: wo……it not that NK is……………………………….

Arnav: Do you love someone else. Is there someone?

NK heart sunk. But Arnav had asked it deliberately. He knew it was an opportunity to tease NK and it will divert Poorvi from nervousness.

Poorvi looked up straight in Arnav’s face, she was shocked at what he was asking. Overcoming her shock, she realised, she must react before

Arnav:  You can tell me. We can talk to him.

Poorvi: no no, jijaji. There is nobody.  And Nanhe is a good man, infact a good friend of mine. It is not that marrying him is a problem but I is just too new, I mean a surprised me. I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what to say?

Arnav: Tell me. I can help you?

(The entire family was watching from outside the glass, while Khushi stood at door, hearing all. NK was pacing in nervousness eagerly waiting and hoping for a yes. All wanted it to be a yes.)

Poorvi: I can not say a no. Not because you and jeeji will feel disheartened but because I don’t want to say a no. I care for him. he has been a constant support in difficult times. And I feel there is nothing why I should say no, but my upbringing and being orphan is…………..

Arnav: Listen, trust me when I say this. A man who holds you in difficult time is the one who will hold you always.  NK is a good man. He is soft, kind hearted and will always love you. I know his hindi is pathetic but relationships require no language. And don’t think about this bullshit that you are not ORPHAN. I and Khushi are there for you, we are a family and whether you marry or not this shall always be yours and Poorav’s family. Always and Always. And about your upbringing, you have no right to question it, Khushi has been your family and if we can not trust her upbringing than we can not trust anything.

And trust me if you say no then also nothing is going to change. But let me tell you that idiot NK loves you a lot and shall always love you.

Poorvi had calmed down a lot. Her fears were similar to Khushi. And may be that’s why Khushi had trusted him more than her to talk to her. And indeed it was true.

Khushi knew that Poorvi’s delimma and insecurities regarding her were cleared and her face glowed in the shyness the was present in a girl nodding a yes to her marriage.

Arnav was still not convinced and turned her towards him, but before he could something else

Poorvi: yes

Arnav: what

Poorvi: yes. I will marry Nanhe.

Arnav: Really. Are you sure? I mean you can take some more time to think if you…..

Poorvi: No jijaji. I have my answer and I am agreeing not because of anything but myself. I want to do this. All this is so secure. All my life I have wanted to be secured and this is what I want. I know Nanhe, I know this family. And more than anything I have jiji, I have you. I have everything to support me. And I find it too safe and too foolish to deny all this.  So it is a yes. And for any thing , any doubt I have you and jiji with me always.

Arnav was elated and a so was Khushi. They both looked at each other conveying their happiness.

The family outside was in tension and at the same time teasing NK.As soon as Arnav came in followed by Poorvi and Khushi, NK approached them.

NK: speak up Nannav? What did she say?

Arnav: I am …………….NK, but …………………………..

NK paled, he could not enquire much………………………..

Arnav hid his amused smile. He was enjoying NK’s state.

Khushi: Nanheji, I told you to not irritate Nanav, see what he has done now.

NK:  It is ok Khushiji if she doesnot want to ………….

Arnav: well I am not at all sorry that you will now be tied down for life to my Sali sahiba and you will be much troubled. And I love this tang sichai of yours.

What followed was round of cheers, congratulations, sweets were exchanged.

Immediately a pandit was consulted and engagement after two weeks was fixed.

That night Khushi had thanked Arnav is his way of liking for proposing and making this alliance true, her happiness knew no bounds. Arnav too was so happy that they celebrated their happiness in their way all night long till early morning.

Two weeks later

Enagement happened with total dhamal. All were so happy. A marriage date a year later was fixed as NK had to go on an assignment to New York for six months. And Akash and Arnav had teased him to no end.

Soon after, Arnav had dispatched Payal and Akash on their long due honeymoon and vacation. All were shocked when Arnav had granted Akash with a one month leave.

A year later

Arnav and Khushi had just returned from London from his second spring collection, indian ethnic fashion show. It had been a huge success and this time Khushi had willingly walked the ramp for ASR.

In the year gone by Aranv had not left Khushi even for a single day. He made sure that she accompanied him to all his business tours.And being with Khushi  all his trips became a work vacation where in working hours he worked like manincs and later enjoyed his trips like honeymoon and true to his promises, he went places with Khushi and fulfilled all his desires. He made love to her at all places where she could not even imagine. And Khushi returned all his love in many folds, responding to him, his love,his needs and desires.

They fought but their night was always make up time, they never slept angry on each other.

Little Aarav and Dove had too grown in the year. While aarav had become a Khushi chipko, dove was all over Arnav. In day time he was Khushi’s shadow as if a bodyguard on Arnav’s orders.

Understanding Khushi (Chapter 53)

Chapter 53

Presence of dove in their life had brought a new kind of freshness. And Arnav had realised that dove had really taken away all the sadness and negativity away from the house. Dove had indeed become healer for two important people in his life.

The fashion week work was progressing very fast. Arnav was overloaded with work because of the short duration he spent in office each day but he knew that Khushi and di are far more important than any other thing. And another reason for his overload was because he was clearing his schedule for his di’s

delivery. Akash had been his been his implicit force, Akash had made sure the work was always on track and on time. He had become the angry little ASR in the AR now days.

It had been a few days; Khushi had been observing the growing friendship between NK and Poorvi. She remembered the time when Nanheji had brefriended her too. And one day Arnav saw her looking silently at NK and Poorvi who were fighting over something related to Anjalina Jolie. He smiled and decided it was time to tell Khushi something. He decided to take her out somewhere.

Evening

Arnav had informed the family that he was taking Khushi out and they might get late.

Khushi after a long had adorned a saree and that too red in color. Arnav looked lost; it took him some time to get back in control. Having a beautiful wife too was a big distraction when all he wanted to do was famish her all the time.

They had a wonderful dinner at some posh restaurant of Arnav’s choice. Offcourse the food was not too spicy or oily. And after that he had drove them to the London eye and settled themselves in a quite corner they saw over the Thames River sitting in embrace of each other.

Arnav: Khushi I want to tell you something.

Khushi:hmm

Arnav: You know I have started to think like you.

Khushi looked into his eyes

Arnav: I have wanted to share this with you for a long time, but before that I myself wanted to be sure and not give you any false hope.

Khushi:Why are talking in riddles?

Arnav, Pulled her closer.

Arnav: Promise me, that you would not go overhead and let the process take its time. And watch everything with patience.

Khushi: What is it?

Arnav: I am thinking of keeping your sister permanently in my company and make sure that she is not able to leave it.

Khushi: do you think it is possible. She is my sister.

Arnav: That is why; I will trap her just like you.

Khushi: you trapped me?

Arnav: I trapped you with my love and then married you.

Khushi: how could you?

She started hitting him on his chest with her small fists.

You want to marry her too?

Arnav held her hands and looked at her amused, going on a wrong track.

Arnav: Are you insane. Why will I want to marry her?

Khushi:Toh……(then)

Arnav: I think NK and Poorvi can be a good match. They are even good friends.

Khushi: really are you ?

Arnav: I had this thought even before I met Poorvi. It came to me, but I waited to see if……….

Khushi: It will be so good. Nanheji is a good man.But I thought you don’t like him?

Arnav: Then why do you think I asked him to come here with us and also leave di in his company.

Khushi: you tell me.

Arnav: I just did not like him because he used to take away Akash’s time from me. And later because he made you laugh and took your time from me. And I know he is a good man which I am not.

Khushi: No you are a good man. May be people are able to make me happy but I can only be happy if I have you. The smile only reaches my eyes if you are with me. And you may not be the ideal man in the world, but the best for me. And no one can love me like you.

Arnav: really

Khushi: Arnavji, but we will wait for the marriage for some time.

Arnav: Exactly.

Khushi: I am so excited. All sisters married in one house. I wish you had younger sister; I would have married her to Poorav.

They returned home late and were welcomed by dove who sat at the door waiting for them. As soon as he saw Arnav, in no time he was rolling on Arnav’s feet. It was an amazing feeling to have someone waiting for you.  Arnav picked dove in his arms and settled him in his bed which had been placed in their room itself. After settling him, he and Khushi had a refreshing and relaxing hot bath together.    

A few days later

Anjali’s due date was later in the week. All were busy pampering her. Due to her heavy pregnancy, her movements were restricted. And Arnav’s constant eagle eye on her irritated her.

Khushi: Now you see how irritating is this? Now came the camel under hill.

Anjali: Really. Now I know why you asked for his laptop.

Arnav: Complaining about me?

Khushi and Anjali were caught off guard.

Khushi: No, we were talking about……..

Arnav: About……..

Anjali: We were talking about how…………………………

Anjali felt some discomfort and realised that her water bag had broke.

Arnav and Khushi immediately attended to her sensing something was not fine.

Anjali: Chote. We need to go the hospital, my water bag just broke.

This was the last coherent thing that Arnav had heard, rest everything was blur. In no time the entire family was at the hospital. Anjali was taken inside while Arnav was pacing outside all restless. He was in hesteria because it had been two hours since his di was inside. As soon as the doctor came outside Arnav was all ready with his list of queries.

Arnav: How is di?

             Why did it take you so long?

             What is happening?

Doctor: Congratulations Mr. Raizada. It is a baby boy. Both mother and child are absolutely fine. Mrs Raizada is sleeping. You can meet them both after a while after they are shifted to their room.  

The doctor allowed two people to go and meet the new born. Arnav was in a fix who to take with him, this was a precious moment. But Khushi pushed him and naniji to go and see the child.

Arnav and Nani saw the new born in the nursery and they were all in tears. The baby was sleeping and looked so small.Arnav side hugged nani.

When they came out Khushi’s eyes looked towards Arnav with curiosity. Arnav asked the family to come after a few hours when di woke up.

All left leaving behind Arnav, Khushi and nani.

Khushi approached Arnav with her still curious eyes. Arnav too was all excited. Arnav: He so small, you know so tiny. It is so amazing. But he was sleeping. Now I realise all we did is worth him.

Khushi: I can’t wait to see him.

After a few hours

The entire family was back with lots of sweets and flower for Anjali. They were all eager to see Anjali and the baby.

As soon as the nurse informed that Anjali was awake, all rushed inside to see her. All faces were full of smiles. Anjali saw her entire family all excited and so happy. She smiled back and sat up with help of of nurse.

Arnav approached her di.

Arnav: App theek ho.(Are you fine?)

Anjali: I am fine. But where is the champ? I just saw his glimpse. I can’t wait to see him.

Khushi: Me too.

Anjali: You did not see him till now.

Anjali: Why so?

Arnav: Only two people were allowed inside, and I and nani went to see him. He was sleeping. I was so thankful he was not talking. I thought with the amount of company Khushi gave him, he would start chatting non stop like her.

Khushi: haw……..

All laughed. The nurse had brought the baby from nursery, and gave it in hands of the new mother. Anjali looked at the baby with keen attention. Her eyes fixed on him, and on same moment the baby too opened his eyes. The moment she saw his eyes her eyes averted to Arnav and then back to baby then back to Arnav and it continued for a while till Arnav got tensed at this too and fro football match.

Arnav: What the…..

Anjali smiled at him. Arnav was now confused.

Anjali: Khushi, come see the champ. You always wanted a nephew.

The moment Khushi took him in her embrace, she too looked into his eyes and then back to Arnav. Arnav was now irritated. But Khushi smiled towards Anjali.

Khushi: Look di, someone was speaking about me giving some traits too the baby, but see that same person seems to have given him his eyes. Consequences of being ‘chipko’. I just pray to devi maiya that he does not have Arnavji’s temper. Rest all is fine.

Arnav: What the…..

Anjali: And not his what the’s too.

Arnav: hnn…………………….

Anjali: Chote come see, his has eyes just like you. He looks like your son than mine.

Arnav saw the replica of his eyes. He had a bright smile on his face. He wanted to take him in his embrace but he was afraid that he might hurt him.Khushi sensed his thoughts. And brought the baby to him, and he touched his cheeks.

Arnav: It is unbelievable. His eyes are exactly like mine…………………………..

And he is soo cute…………………………….so small and………………………………….

And the baby gave a loud wail and started to cry. He was hungry. Khushi pacified him and he silenced.

Anjali: I guess he is fussy like chote too. Look at him cry.

All congratulated Anjali and each other. Sweets were exchanged. All returned back home and Payal stayed back with di.

After two days

Anjali and baby were discharged. They were welcomed at home with great joval. A small puja for naming ceremony was kept. Anjali asked Khushi, to name the baby and she named him “Aarav Singh Raizada”. The entire family was so touched by her choice.

Later at night Arnav had thanked her for this gift in his own sinful ways and Khushi willingly obliged him. They really enjoyed this me time they spend together with each other. Now they had Aarav and Dove too to keep them busy.

After 20 days

The day for fashion week had arrived. Last three days had been too hetic for him. All the end moment prepartions had taken lot of his time. But now the stage was set and he was waiting for the big moment.

But a bigger risk was making Khushi wear his show stopper without her being suspicious. Khushi was sitting in the balcony, patting Dove. She was surprised by the hug she was pulled in. But sensing Arnav she leaned back into him.

Khushi: You came so early. I thought you will be late.

Arnav: See, I have something for you.

He gave Khushi a packed parcel. It was a big box and Khushi was surprised.

Arnav: For the first time, I have myself designed something for you. I want to see you in it. Will you wear it for me tonight?

Khushi turned around and her both arms came around his neck seductively.

Khushi:  I would love too. But why are you showering me with gifts today, what is so special? What are your intentions?

Arnav: You are special. And I don’t need occasions to gift you something. Now go and wear it. I want to see you. Get ready fast. We need to get to the fashion show on time. I have informed the family too. They will be leaving for the venue soon. Akash and Poorav are already there to welcome the guests and see the prepartions too. Now go and change.

Khushi took the parcel and started to get ready. She was totally lost after seeing the attire. It was a combination of red and magenta with gold designs. It was beautiful and exquitive. The designs were so beautiful and creative that she was left mesmerized. After adorning the lengha choli, she realised that the duppatta was missing.

She came out but felt shy and stood near the wardrobe to hide herself. Sensing her Arnav turned around and was dumbstruck. The justice to his creation was done now. She looked beautiful, just like a new bride. And her shyness was doing miracles to her beauty.

Khushi:Arnavji, what kind of lengha choli is this? Where is its duppatta? And I am not going out before anyone like this.

Arnav just snapped her flow by showing her the duppatta in his hands. Khushi stood there silently while Arnav drapped the duppatta for her perfectly.

Khushi applied a bit of makeup which was mascara and a neutral color lipgloss. She adorned her sindoor. She asked Arnav if he wanted her to wear some heavy jewellery or something keeping the occasion in mind. Arnav without replying helped her out and adorned her neck with only her mangalsutra and her slender arms had two very beautiful ruby bangles which matched her attire and pronounced her to be perfect.

Arnav had dressed in a black Bandhgala suit with a red pocket square. The look was completed with his gelled hair, a rollex watch and brook shoes. He looked dashing and insync with his wife.

Khushi: I feel like a new bride.Like newly married.

Arnav: Remember we got married recently. So technically we are newly married.

With that he scooped her up and carried her to his car. Khushi knew today is going to be big day.All had worked very hard and the guest list consisted who not of the fashion industry. Today she will be Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada for the entire world. She would be introduced in his domain and she did not want his choice to be ever questioned. Arnav had time and again told her what she meant to him and he loved her the way she was and she doesnot need to change because love is beyond the physical boundaries. She gathered her strength and decided that when she had Arnav by his side then she need not worry about anything ever.

The entry into the venue was very quite. They had done a backdoor entry to avoid the media before the event. Arnav had done this too keep his showstopper dress under wraps. It was meant to be reviled later. Khushi found the entire family sitting in the right corner which was light such that they could not be seen and photographed. She received numerous compliments. And her excitement knew no bounds when she saw buajii, mamiji and mamaji too.

Soon light music started to play and the announcer began the preceddings of the fashion show. All eminent guests and top models were seated. The media was all set. With a tick tick of 10 to 1 the show opened. The music was light-indian classical and as the collection rolled out, it was reviled that the collection was authentic-indian, in its purest and most natural form. The first few dresses itself got an amazing response. The entire audience was left gaping. It was so different, exquitive, never seen before and refreshing.

The media was going all crazy and the buzz of camera shots been shot was un stoppable.

As soon as the third last model entered the ramp, Arnav pulled Khushi along with him whispering on her ear that she had to accompany him on the stage as he was the designer and at end of show as a custom he is supposed to walk the ramp. Khushi was nervous that very moment.

Arnav assured her by holding her hand firmly in his.

Arnav: I am with you. And I am not going to leave your hand, so don’t be nervous.

Soon the music theme changed its mode and lights were focussed. ASR was seen walking down the ramp with a beautiful model by his side. After coming in the center and posing along with Khushi. He called for the mike.

There was a loud applause and a round of oohs and aahs followed. Arnav bowed a bit. Thanking for the response.

Arnav: Good Evening ladies and gentlemen.

I am so glad and thankful for your presence here tonight.

Even before he could complete his speech the media had hounded over with their questions.

Media Person 1: Who is the inspiration behind this different-collection?

Media Person 2: Who is this beautiful new show stopper besides you?

Media Person 3: Have you designed the entire collection?

Media Person 4: AR is known internationally. Is it your attempt to break authentic indian textile to the international market?

After firing of so many questions when they got no response the media silenced waiting for ASR’s response. After a pause of 20 seconds he spoke.

ASR: The inspiration behind this collection is the gorgeous lady standing besides me. (Khushi was flagbusterred. First that she was the show stopper and then what was Aranvji going to say more, but she masked her face with a smile, not to spoil his day and held his hand more firmly.) She is the source to this collection. This collection is a dedication to my beautiful wife Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada.(There was aloud gasps and oohs and aahs)and Yes, the entire collection is designed by me. And I extend this opportunity to announce the introduction of new authentic-indian clothing line in honour of my wife.

(With that he pulled Khushi’s closer.) I also like to extend my graditude towards my family for being the rock solid support behind me.

Thankyou.

Media 5: Sir, you broke so many hearts by getting married?

Media 6: Was it love or arranged marriage?

ASR: No personal questions.

Media 7: Is she the same girl who fell in your arms at the Lucknow fashion show? Did you compromise by marrying her under some reasons? 

ASR : Yes, that was the first time I had met her and had fallen in love at first site and had to woo her really hard to get married to her. Our love is the only reason we are together. Enjoy the evening.

The formal event had ended and the after success party had begun. The elders had left after a while. But the best part was yet to come. The gang of prospective models waiting to trap the ASR were ready to pound on him for the injustice he had done by marrying Khushi thus breaking their rich dreams into shatters

.

Arnav had cracked two deals worth millions in the party itself. A fashion house from Germany and a retail gaint from New York had already confirmed their orders for the new ethnic clothing line.

Akash and Payal and all others were busy with guests and striking deals which were flowing freely after the exquitive collection. It was a huge success.

All wanted to be associated with the new line.

But Khushi was pissed off and jealous. The entire process of so many models coming and planting greetings and hugging Arnav was irritating her.  The poccessiveness in her grew; she wanted to slap them hard, but controlled her-self for her husband’s reputation only. She did not wish to create any kind of fuss.

As the party progressed, one thing was clear that the ASR was madly in love with his wife. Everyone noticed the change in the man when he looked and talked to Khushi and transformation to ASR when he turned to talk to the world. She was no ordinary women, she had his heart and she held a worth that no one else had.

But Khushi’s sharp ears could not ignore the talks that were going on in the circle behind her.  Arnav had left her for a while to attend an important call and the guests had missed noticing her standing nearby.

Model 1: Oh god, I can not believe ASR is married.

Model 2: Shit, now he is commited, even the chance of trying our lucks is gone.

Model 3: Did you see her, no doubt she is beautiful,but more importantly the way she has ASR wrapped around her,it is un-beliveable.

Model 4: I wish I could just spend one night with him, he is so sexy.

Model 5: it is impossible, he is one women kind of men, we have seen him over years and now that he has his wife……………

Khushi could not hear anymore because Arnav had come and pulled her away to meet someone.

As the night preceeded, gaining courage a group of few models who had been burned into jealousy and defeat by Khushi decided to spill some dirt on to Khushi. They decided to humiliate her by showing her status.

They all surrounded Mr and Mrs. Raizada.

Model 1: hey ASR why did you break our hearts so brutually. You got married that too without a choice.

Arnav: excuse me.

Model 2: Don’t be. No doubt she is beautiful, but we would want to know how did she trap you?

Model 3: Please tell us how did you trap him? I am sure you would have used some sinful ways……….

All laughed. Arnav was getting angry and Khushi was taken back a bit. Sensing her dis-comfort Arnav held her hand more firmly.

Model 4: Come on tell us? There is no denying that we have been trying all ways to reach him, but he never gave us even an glance but you have him all trapped.

Model 5: Did you guys. You know what I mean? We have heard indian girls are reserved and follow some silly notations of ………..

Arnav’s anger had dissolved, and a new kind of smirk adorned his face. He pulled Khushi closer by her waist and held her very close.

Arnav: Well that was not required. She did not need to do anything to trap me. I had fallen for her by just having a glimpse of her. And if that was not enough her unconditional love and care for me and my family made me fall in love with her each day more.

And the far more interesting thing is that it was me and my family who had trapped her. I had fallen for her while my family wanted her to be married to me long before even I had realised that I loved her.

And about her worth, she holds the heart and life of ASR completely, so you are a fool enough to not know her worth. And trust me don’t take her silence as her cowardness, she is a tigress in her domain. My tigress and she belives in complete conquer.

Am I right Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada?

Khushi was feeling like powerpuff girls. Having power over the great ASR it self was like having the nuclear power in your hands. She was also now enjoying all this. Now it struck her, why Arnav wanted to introduce her in his world?

  

Khushi: true, very true. I absolutely hate when someone revokes about my rights on you. Well you have not introduced them to me. Do they model for you?

The question was a bomb. The models could feel that they had messed with the wrong lady. She was indeed the counterpart of ASR. She was truly MRS. ASR. She had clearly demarked her domain on the ASR and could prove fatal to their modelling careers.

And in no time, most of them had gone flying away here and there. And both of then were now surrounded by a few real well wishers who were really happy for Arnav and congratulated him and his wife with their heart.

A while later, Khushi asked Arnav if she can go and sit somewhere and have something as she was tired and was also feeling hungry. The effect was noticed by many. Arnav in no time had instructed Aman Mathur to attend to the guests and he had excused himself from them. The guests were shocked to see the ASR personally going and setting a plate for Khushi and not trusting the waiters with her choices. The ladies who wished a bit of his attention were famished with jealousy. Their wounds were being salted. They were envious of Khushi’s luck. Arnav had asked for his dinner too, he called di too and seved her with dinner with him. While they ate, Payal handled Aarav who was sleeping silently on her chest.

Today the media and the fashion world saw a new dimension in the business tycoon ASR. They had seen his love, care, softness and attention towards his family. And more important and firing news was the beautiful homely girl who had captured the heart of this man ASR.

The party was too a great success and all returned late. Arnav had declared a three day holiday at AR. They had worked day and night to make this success and they deserved this rest.

      

Next Day

All except nani and buajii woke up late. All were lazing around. Khushi had decided to explore into the Kitchen today. It had been months she had been away. She had prepared mouth watering breakfast which was over eaten by all. They had missed her food terribly.

Arnav was surprised to see the headlines in the fashion section of the newspaper. They read out “Indian tycoon ASR married to a beautiful homely girl”, other said “Richest tycoon ASR finds his soulmate in genious IIMian” another read “Fashion Tycoon Raizada leaves million girls Heart Broken”

He was amused at the amount of research they had done over night to write about him. He was thankful that the marriage details were short by stating it as a private family affair. And thanks to Khushi rest all details were just a secret between him and his wife.

 It had been 3.5 months post Khushi operation, they family was going back to India after two weeks so Arnav had taken the entire family on 12 day Europe tour. It was a mind blowing experience. All enjoyed a lot. For Arnav it was a double treat. His days were beautiful and nights were amazing. They enjoyed the private time they got at nights in the hotels they stayed and he made the best of it, leaving no chance to famish Khushi. Khushi too was feeling so light and felt like flying. The physical intimacy they shared brought them closer and more comfortable in each others skin. The feeling of completing each other in ways no one else could was amazing.

 And not to forget they had missed Dove. Other than Arnav and Khushi, the tour had really helped Anjali and Aarav had really taken away all the pain she had to endure because of that creep Shyam.

The trip had also helped NK and Poorvi to mingle together. They had become good friends and the only matter where they fought was for Arnav and Against Arnav. Khushi and Arnav were happy about the development.

Anjali had also observed NK and Poorvi, she too was on same track as her chote, and Arnav had made her happy by disclosing everything to her. She too thought of them as a good match.

Before leaving from London, Arnav and Khushi had seeked permission from nani regarding NK and Poorvi’s alliance. The two old ladies had been so happy. They were all the more willing. And they had decided to wait for two months after which they can get then engaged if they agreed and when to get married they could decide by themselves.

Soon all except Poorvi and NK knew everything. Poorav on being told had become a keener observer on NK as if making sure he was the right man or not for his sister. But he trusted Arnav jijaji and jiji and also Payal jiji. So he too was ok with this alliance.  

Understanding Khushi (Chapter 52)

Chapter 52

Last few days had been good especially for Khushi. The doctors were very satisfied with Khushi’s progress. Khushi’s few stiches had been removed, though she felt pain but the intensity had reduced grately. She could now move on her own and could manage fairly well. Her state was much better.

Khushi had started to complain, she wanted to move more. The restrictions were bothering her.The best part of last few days had been that Arnav was back on work but had Khushi involved with him. He shared all his experiences and how is established himself. She could clearly see why he was so successful. He had started to share his work with her leaving her portions for her. She used to provide him with new and better suggestions too. He could see her economics at its best. And he was aughed by her mathematical skills. She was so good with accounts and cost estimations.

Khushi loved helping him also because it helped her pass her time confined in the room with so many restrictions. It was absolutely difficult for her to sit at one place for too long.

Secretly when Khushi slept or took rest, Arnav did preparations for London fashion week. Everything else was been worked by his team, but he had decided to design the garments himself. He was inspired by Khushi and had decided to dedicate a clothing line on her. And when she was the inspiration the collection line had to be “Indian Traditional and Contemporary”, so he thought of including lehngas, sarees and few salwar suits. Whenever Khushi slept or rested, he designed for the collection, imagining her adorning the dresses. And his hands flew on the paper. This was first time that he was designing after 4 years and he loved doing it again.

Day 12

While the entire London fashion week collection designs were ready and today while Khushi slept Arnav designed a lehnga in colors that best suited only her in his eyes and the design was absolutely stunning. But in one look Arnav was not happy because he realised that his no model could do justice to this lehnga and if Khushi was the inspiration then it would look best on her. And only his wife is suitable to adorn this lehnga but the problem was that Khushi would never agree to walk the ramp. He realising the problem, started pondering on the solution.

Later in the evening, Poorvi came with NK to visit Khushi. The family had decided to come in turns rather than over crowding the hospital on Arnav’s suggestion. While Khushi was chatting with NK and fighting on something Poorvi saw Arnav mumbling and she could not figure it out.

Later at night same day

Khushi had slept then Arnav received a call from Poorvi and with her persistence he could not hide the fashion week surprise theme and his delimma and he told her that he wanted only Khushi to wear that showstopper dress and be the show stopper but Khushi would never say yes to walk the ramp. He seemed really sad.

But Poorvi offered a solution and he could not believe why it did not strike him.

Arnav: I don’t know how to convience her? I know she would never agree.

How do I tell her?

Poorvi: then don’t tell her.

Arnav: what the……

Poorvi: see, the theme is surprise for her, so let it be. You just gift her lehnga and ask her to adorn it for the fashion show. I am sure she would not refuse you. And all you have to do is just like all designer walk with the show stopper at the end, you have to walk with her. Simple.

I am sure walking with you would not be problem.

Arnav: what the………………just brilliant.

Why did not it strike me?

Poorvi: that is why you have to hire people like me.

Arnav: how modest. But thank you. Good Night

Arnav then decided that he will simply ask Khushi to wear the lehnga and then on the spot he will walk with Khushi on the stage as showstopper and it will be better because seeing Khushi’s stumbling habbits it is better he is there to save her. With that elated thought he slept looking at his beautiful wife.

Day 14

If Khushi was not being held by Arnav, she would have danced on the bed. The doctor had informed that Khushi can be discharged tomorrow. Arnav too was elated but more relived as it was sign that he had won this battle too with his love.

Khushi: Arnavji I am so happy. You know if you it would not have been you along, I would not have been able to survive in this hospital. I would have died.

In just one second Arnav was raged and in his anger, not worrying about hurting her, he pushed her below him and caged her hand and with anger.

Khushi: Arnav what are you doing.

Arnav: don’t you dare ever talk about dieying I will do something which you are going to regret.

Khushi: I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you.

Arnav had calmed down a bit and realised he might have hurt Khushi in his anger. He he moved a bit away.

Arnav: I am sorry. Did I hurt you? Let me see. Let me call the doctor.

He was about to move, but Khushi pulled him back on her.

Khushi: You did not hurt me, you can never do that. Now shut and kiss me.

Arnav kissed and she was lost. She had seen his passion after so long. And speaking truthfully, she had missed this side of him.

Day 15

Khushi was up before Arnav in the excitement of going home. She looked at Arnav and was amused. His was sleeping on his stomach and his mouth was slightly open. And a mischief played in her mind.

On slow feet, she neared him and teased him with small peck on his earlobe. He shifted in sleep and now lay back on his back. She again planted a peck on his left cheek. A frown appeared on his face. She swallowed her giggle and this time was about to bite his upper lip when she was pulled by Arnav on his warm body using his both hands and was now firmly locked in his embrace. He took care so that it did not hurt or pain her.

Arnav: Jaan. What were you trying to do?

Khushi just nodded in negative

Arnav: Somebody is getting naughtier.

Khushi giggled in response and kissed in morning and he replied back in same manner.

Later in the morning after breakfast and full checkup Khushi was declared fit to go back home. Arnav gave her a parcel and pushed her into washroom to go and change to leave for home.

Khushi was surprised to see a very sutle yellow and orange salwar suit. It was light but very bright and beautiful and it had a side zipper for her convience. When she came out Arnav was dumb-struck. She looked like a sunflower all happy and her smile was contagious.

Bidding the hospital good bye, they left for home.

At home, Anjali Villa

The house had a rangoli welcoming her, and all the family were ready with arti and card to welcome Khushi. Nani did her Arti and removed her nazar (removing evil eye). Anjali welcomed her with a bear hug. NK fumbled with his hindi. The best was Poorav and Poorvi who had got her a huge brown cute teddy bear. Khushi loved it. But mamiji was next step ahead.

Mamaji: hello hi bye bye. Poorav and Poorvi, now your jiji does not need a teddy bear to cuddle, she has Arnav bitwa for that. Hain na Arnav bitwa.

Akash as a gentleman welcomed her softly and Payal too joined in and hugged her.

Soon, Khushi was hushed into the bedroom to rest. The entire house seemed to be live again. The cook and entire family was briefed about her food details by Arnav.

In her room, Khushi let out a sigh of relief.  She too had fought her battle and her loved ones had not let her lose at any cost. And her Arnavji had done everything rational and irrational so that she was well again and she was so content. She thanked her devi maiya for her blessings. She was tired and soon she was sleeping.

30 days later

30 days had passed post her surgery. Thrice she had been taken to hospital for the check-up and on the previous visit all her stiches had been removed.  In her previous visit her doctor also informed them that her liver had almost grown back and will be absolutely perfect in a month to come.

The doctors told her to lead back into her normal life gradually. The only precaution she was asked to take was to not lift anything very heavy for next 2 months. Rest she was allowed to go back into her previous life style.

The doctor in the end told her and Arnav that they can resume their married life too, but should wait atleast six months before planning for the baby.

While Khushi had shied away Arnav thanked the doctor.

Arnav had resumed with work. He along with Akash had started to go to office. Akash resumed whole day in office while Arnav went only for 2or 3 hours maximum. He had asked Poorvi to help him with his work at home thus having lots of time for Khushi.

But today was different; Arnav had been gone for six hours and did not return. Khushi was missing him. She was bored, Poorvi was too completing some of Arnav’s works, Payal was busy in the Kitchen. Poorav had taken di and nani to hospital for di’s checkup. Mamaji and Mamaji had gone back to India. Mamaji was overlooking the business there.

As soon as Khushi heard footsteps, she turned around and launched herself into Arnav wrapping her arms around him and complained.

Khushi: Where were you gone,I missed you.

Arnav: ……………

From behind came small cooing sound like boowoo booowoo

Khushi looked up towards Arnav, she thought he was making sounds and before she could question Arnav pulled out a small basket from behind his back and showed Khushi.

Khushi: its so…..its so………

Arnav: cute. It is for you. It is a gift for you. It will keep you company.

Arnav had got a lovely cute golden retriever pup for Khushi. It was golden and absolutely darling.

Khushi pulled him out of the basket and cuddled him and went into Arnav’s embrace and kissed him.

Khushi: This is the best gift. I love you. I just love it.

Arnav: Me too.

Khushi: I never knew you loved dogs.

Arnav: You have more to explore me. Now let us name him?

Khushi: You name him.

Arnav: Let us call him “dove”

Khushi pulled the pup closer and whispered close to his ears “you have been named dove, lovely baby.”

Soon Khushi sat on Arnav in the bean bag with dove in her lap and played with him. As the initial excitement reduced she had questions for Arnav.

Khushi: Arnav ji did you ask the doctor if we can….you know.

Arnav: It is ok Jaan. I had asked the doctor.

Khushi: How did you get this idea?

Arnav: Actually I read somewhere that pets help in healing faster and I always loved dogs, but as you know I always surpressed my desires to look strong, I never got one for myself. But since you have come, I want to love fulfilling each of my desire with you, so here I got him. Actually the doctor only told me that it will be very good if we have a dog or cat. They help their masters get well faster, but I had to wait till your surgery cut healed completely so that you do  not get some infection from him, so I waited. And now your wound is closed and healed so I got him.

Arnav too patted him on his head and he licked his hands.

Arnav: hey dove! (Pointing to Khushi) She is the one you have to be after. And take care of her. And one more thing she will love me more than you always.

Khushi laughed at him and pecked him several times. Their kissing was broken by dove that had comfortably settled on Khushi’s lap and had closed his eyes giving them some privacy.

Arnav was amused.

Khushi: see even he is afraid of you.

Arnav: Good. He will not disturb us. Our little dove.

Khushi was happy to have discovered a new side of Arnav and also about “Dove”. Actually the entire family was so happy with the new addition except NK on whom Dove had barked.

NK: I am now very sure this is nannav’s dog. Barking like him.

And all laughed because in no time, dove was after NK as if seeking revenge for passing a comment on his master.

Anjali too was over joyed. She too, like Arnav loved dogs. Her excitement was captured by NK in his camera when Dove put his ears to her stomach and later licked it.

A few days later

Dove had become Khushi and Anjali’s constant companion. Though, he was more after Khushi, as if he was following Arnav’s instructions faithfully. He was so adorable and all his frolics were even more cute.Khushi loved spending time with him.

Arnav had begun to go to office for few hours but made sure to be back early in the evening. He too loved dove. He and Khushi used to sit every evening on the swing in the garden while dove played around them.

Dove loved Khushi’s duppatta and Arnav’s shoes and socks. Dove had developed a habbit of walking behind Khushi walking holding her duppatta in his mouth. Khushi complained about him for tearing her duppatta ends. And whenever Arnav returned back from work, dove waited for the chance to get away with his shoes and socks while he undressed. His naughtiness was so enjoyed by all except poor NK.

 

Anjali’s pregnancy was progressing well. She was heavily pregnant now. All pampered her so much.

Arnav had observed the growing friendship between NK and Poorvi and he was happy. They had gelled well.

He decided to tell Khushi soon, but after a while.

Day 45

Today after one and half month, Arnav had taken Khushi out. Khushi kept on asking him where? But Arnav remained silent. He had a surprise for her.

After a long drive of two hour and half, Arnav halted the car at a midway and pushed Khushi inside a change room with a parcel.

Khushi: why should I change?

Arnav: Don’t ask me too many questions. Just go and change.

Khushi: But…………….

Arnav: Not one more word. Go now.

Khushi was shocked when she saw what was inside. It had a beautiful white gown of a bride. Now she knew Arnav had taken her wish too seriously. After a few minutes she was admiring herself in the mirror. She opened the door and on cue Arnav came inside. He was dressed in navy Blue Suit and a light blue tie.

Khushi: Thankyou.

Arnav: You look beautiful…………………..angelic. You don’t even know what I want to do to you.

Arnav turned her around and adorned her head with a net veil and held it with a beautiful tiara.

Arnav: Now you look like my bride.

Khushi just blushed. Soon Arnav walked out with her into the poarch where she saw a few small girls dressed as bride’s maids and Poorav too was dressed in a three piece suit.

She knew there was no pointing asking, Arnav had involved them too.

Poorav took over from there and escorted her to a white car decorated with pink roses. And she sat in the car and leaned on Poorav’s shoulders.

Poorav: He really loves you a lot. He so cleanly drove you out from the house with privacy for this wedding. You know Poorvi was so excited that it was difficult pulling her out making excuse from the house.

Soon, they were standing outside the oldest church of London. It was beautiful. Soon she was escorted inside by Poorav followed by her bride’s maids and led towards Arnav who was waiting beside a bleaming Poorvi.

In a matter of few minutes she did not even register that she was standing before the priest who was guiding them with the wedding vows. In matter of few seconds they both had said “I do” and her trance was broken when priest said.

Priest: (looking towards Arnav) you may kiss the bride.

And Arnav was never the one to leave the chance and planted a chaste kiss so that she does not feel embarrassed in front of Poorav &Poorvi. He was eagerly waiting for alone time with her.

Poorvi caught her and hugged her hard uttering numerous greetings but all Khushi was focussed was on her Arnav. For once in life she wanted to ignore Poorav and Poorvi and be alone with him.

Poorvi: I and Poorav should now leave jijaji, otherwise we might get caught. And you enjoy. And left hurriedly before, Khushi could question them more.

In a matter of few more seconds Arnav had scooped her in his arms and carrying her towards his car. And she saw Poorav and Poorvi had left in a car.

Khushi: Are we not going with them?

Arnav: NO

Khushi: Why? I mean would not the family be expecting us too?

Arnav: NO

Khushi: Will you not talk in monosyallabs.

Arnav: (Arnav put her in the car and kneeled before her) Jaan, just as you wanted this wedding to be secret the family doesnot know Poorav and Poorvi came with us. They had made an excuse of going to meet their some friend. And coming to us, I told all that I am taking my wife on a dayout, no infact a nightout too. I atleast deserve this much privacy with my wife just after my wedding.

Khushi: (She was gaping with a mouth like gold fish several times) you lied.

Arnav: It is not always too bad. Is it?

Khushi who wanted to be alone with him, curled her hands around his neck.

Khushi: No. But I am too overwhelmed.  

Arnav: Ready for wedding night, my newly wedded wife?

Khushi blushed perfectly like a new bride.

In no time they were speeding away. Khushi again asked, but Arnav just told her “To some place where I have all to myself” and after this she had no more boldness to ask more. She knew, they had been physically apart for a long time and they desperately needed this alone self time to satisfy their aching desires for each other. It had been so long since they had been intimate. While the doctors had given a yes, a few days back but they did not get proper ambience. And today was going to be no stopping.

Arnav stopped the car in porch of a beautiful house in scenic view of lake on one side and mountains in back drop. But they had eyes only for each other. Again Arnav carried her in his arms inside the house; direct to the bedroom and layed her on the four poster bed in the middle. He was about to move away thinking of taking it slow but Khushi pulled him on her. He too was aching for her. He leaned in and kissed her and then there was no stopping. He was crazy, like he was touching her for the first time. All the emotions and feelings of being first time came back. It was too overwhelming.

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In no time Khushi was nude before him, and his mouth was all over her, worshipping her body. Their mouths fused time to time. Even after so much aching desire he was taking it slow, very slow, inflaming her. Her hands too wondered over his nape, in his hair, on his back and anywhere she could reach out to him.  She was getting irritated with his clothes and tugged him indicating to get out of them. Sensing her need, he fused his mouth with her while his clothes were being strewn away.

Both were turned on and their needs were spiralling out of control. And putting an end to their torture Arnav entered inside her gently deep into her warm core and her body pulsed like a naked wire.

The few more times they reached out for each other were impatient and their love making had been wild and fast.

Khushi was so tired after three sessions of exhausting orgasms that after that she fell asleep almost instantly. Arnav was no better. He was so tired yet so content and sleep consumed him too.

Evening

Khushi was the first one to wake up. She saw Arnav sleeping cutely with his arm wrapped around her torso. She loved his poccessiveness.

She too remained in his embrace and stroked his hair and face lovingly.

This first thing he saw as soon as woke up was her smiling face. He pulled her on him and famished her once again.

Later in the evening he carried her to the washroom and both had relaxing shower and dinner followed.

Later at night they sat outside under the stars. Both were sitting on a single recliner Khushi between his legs and a comforter covered them.

They talked and fell asleep after some time.

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They returned late in the morning next day. And Dove was so happy to receive them. And Arnav left for office. He had too much work. She designs he had designed were being readied. He was so happy with the results. But lot was pending like models, the music, invites and what not. He wanted the best after all it was in the honour of Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada.