Part20

Arnav didn't get any sleep. Today's incidents did not let him to sleep. He kept the pink teddy beside Khushi and kissed her forehead who was sleeping peacefully. He went to terrace and for his surprise he saw Shyam there. Shyam looked at him. Without saying anything he started moving downstairs. Arnav stopped him.

Arnav: Shyam..

Shyam: If your wife sees me with you then she will get angry. Please stay away from me.

Arnav: you are talking as if you only came to know about your sister just today? Didn't you know her before? Then why did you talk like that?

Shyam was about to leave from there but Arnav blocked his way.

Arnav: What is in your mind? Do you want to back check me, what am I loyal to your sister or not?

Shyam: I even know that before marriage you were loyal.

Arnav: Then why the hell you behaved so cheap?

Shyam: It's not a matter of whether I knew about you or not but my sister should know who really you are. (Arnav was stunned) I knew she was watching us, not only today but every time she keeps doing that in the fear that I will change you.

Arnav: when you know she is watching then why did you make her angry?

Shyam: She is angry with me for long, it doesn't matter and no one could change that ever. I tried to make her realize what mean to her. We know how Khushi is. She hates men. I was delighted when I came to know that you liked my sister. I believed that one day she will also like you. Today I witnessed it. I'm sorry Arnav. We put your life at risk just because of my sister's future. But believe me, she is very lovable. If she loves you once then she will never let you go down like today until you ruined your reputation and I know there is no chance for that in your life.

Arnav: Look like you know very well about your sister, then why you followed your father's step?

Shyam: Bad friendship, Age, etc., etc., but I shattered when I came to know my sister wants to stop my marriage. I felt so low and I stopped everything that day itself. (he smiled painfully) I know she will try to stop your marriage too. So I insisted my father to lie that you know about her hatred so that she would stop her action. Or else she wouldn't have married you.

Arnav: why don't you try to talk to her?

Shyam: She won't believe. That's what Khushi is. If she loses her trust for once then she won't give a chance until her last breath. (Arnav raised his eyebrows in surprise) Be careful not only in the matter of girls but in everything. She is so vulnerable by heart so she shields it by hatred.

Arnav: I will talk to her..

Shyam: Noooo. Don't. she won't like if you take my side and she will start doubting on you just because you are supporting a bad guy. Please never do that. It will be like you are trying to change the sea water's taste. Totally waste of time. I can't say that she loves you but I'm damn sure she RESPECTS you more than anything. Please don't spoil her faith. She is not what you think. She is very deep in her heart. Very loyal, very sensitive, very emotional, very lovable, the only problem is she expects the same from everyone.

Arnav(chuckled): Do you think she will stays in this relationship? (he just wanted to get some points about Khushi.)

Shyam: If she wants to get out of this marriage then she would have done that long before. She is still in this relationship then she wants to give a chance to it. She won't be with you if she didn't trust you. She is highly self-protective because she fears that you will deceive her. She never hurries in to make major judgments and makes it complicated to get close thoughtfully because once she lets you in, she would never let you go. Sometimes she doesn't need to say anything, she can just give you "THAT LOOK" and you can understand exactly what she want to say. She won't open her heart to you right away but communicates her love by doing things for you like she hit me today.

Arnav was amazed. He felt bad for Shyam and also for Khushi. This Guptas are fools. They are hiding their love in their heart. They didn't show it to the person who was the owner of their love. What's the value if they didn't show it to the suitable person then? What will they gain doing that?

Arnav: Why are you thinking that she still didn't accept our relationship?

Shaym(smiled): I know my sister. Didn't I say, her one "LOOK" towards you could say everything? Guess she should have given you a chance to prove or you should have given her time to take a decision.

Arnav was speechless.

Arnav: I feel very bad for you two; my wife lost a very good brother.

Shyam(emotionally): I didn't expect that she will even stop talking to me. According to her, I'm not a deserving person and I will also make my wife cry.

Arnav: Didn't you try to clear it at least for your wife that you stopped everything?

Shyam: She believes Khushi over me. It's not her fault, I was like that before. One day she herself will get to know that.

Shyam jerked by the touch on his shoulder. Anjali was standing there with teary eyes. Arnav smiled at them and started walking from there.

Anjali: Thank you Arnav.

He nodded smilingly. Shyam was standing there all confused.

Shyam: Arnav stop, what's all this?

Anjali: Arnav called my number and made me hear everything. So I came here.

Shyam was overwhelmed.

Arnav: If you can do something for my relationship than me ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA can also... (He smiled and left.)

Shyam: I'm sorry.

Anjali: I'm very happy. At least now I get to know the truth.

Shyam: Thanks to Arnav.

Anjali: obviously.

Shyam: Really our choice for Khushi is the best.

Anjali nodded yes.

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Arnav came to Khushi's room and she was sleeping hugging the Teddy. He came to her and took the teddy out of her clutch and silently slipped inside the duvet which was half-covered on Khushi. He was looking at her sleeping form.

How much anger she is hiding inside this petite figure? (he chuckled) How aggressive she looked when she hit Shyam? He looked at Khushi, "I will make you admit that you love me Mrs. Khushi Arnav" he thought in his mind. That's when Khushi twirled in her sleep. Arnav's grip on her waist made her uneasy and she opened her eyes slowly. She was surprised seeing Arnav awaken.

Khushi(in sleepy voice): Didn't you sleep yet.

Arnav: How could I, when I have a task of admiring my wife?

Khushi(sat on the bed): As if this is the first time you are seeing me.

Arnav: I will keep on doing that even after many more years.

She leaned on the headboard of the bed folding her hands. In no time Arnav kept his head on her lap folding his hands. Khushi was shocked by his action.

Khushi: What is this? Get up.

Arnav: No. My wife. I want to sleep like this.

Khushi: Don't behave childish. Please...

Arnav(teasingly): Why? Are you losing your mind?

Khushi wanted to say NO. But no. Yes, she was losing her mind. Khushi tried to push him away. But he hugged her by her waist giving her Goosebumps. Khushi fisted her fingers helplessly. This proximity was something like a combination of heaven and hell. Arnav settled his face on her stomach and circled her hip more tightly totally given in to her. Looks like it was the same combination for Arnav too. He would have teased her many times by hugging and kissing. Now also he did this to tease her but unfortunately, it backfired. He got trapped by his own act. The first time he felt his seething desire for his wife. He couldn't stop himself. He slightly caressed his face on her stomach given in to his desire. Arnav Singh Raizada was burning in the fire called Khushi.

He slightly lifted his head and looked at Khushi who was sweating while closing her eyes. He scared seeing her like that. He sat instantly and hugged her.

Arnav: Khushi, I'm sorry. I should not have done. I just....

He felt her hand on his shoulder. Is she responding to his hug? His eyes were wide opened. He didn't say anything after that. Let her relax. He caressed her hair. He made her lie on the bed and covered with a duvet.

Khushi was fighting with the feel which she felt a few minutes ago. She couldn't get anything. She thought, she didn't like it at first when he hugged. At the same time, she didn't like when he got a part. What was that bloody feeling? Why her husband was giving her a tough time. She slightly opened her eyes and looked at him who was highly disturbed in the same way she was.

She closed her eye tightly doesn't want to think about it anymore but failed miserably.

To be continued.....