Part22

It was a hectic day for Khushi because of AR's upcoming project. Being a head designer of the crew she was ought to finish the project in time. She didn't even get time to have her lunch at proper time. It was Arnav who insisted her to have it as usual. That day took Khushi for its own. She should have finish loads of work which required for the next event. she was putting her effort in extreme. It's already six and Aman came to Khushi.

Aman: Bhabi it's getting late. You can continue it by tomorrow.

Khushi: No Aman. You can leave. I will make myself comfortable. You no need to stay for me.

That's when they heard Arnav.

Arnav: yah Aman. You no need to stay as I'm here.

Aman(with relief): Thank you ASR. You guys carry on. (he left)

Khushi was looking at Arnav wearily while making face.

Arnav(smirking): Don't worry. I won't disturb you. I will be there in my cabin. Call me if needed.

Khushi sighed in relief. Arnav went off smilingly. Khushi continued her work taking her own time without any tension as she was highly secured by her husband. Though she won't agree yet her heart won't deny. She didn't even notice that its dinner time until Arnav entered into her cabin with boxes which were sent by Ratna.

Arnav: Khushi have your dinner and continue.

Khushi: I will have it later.

Arnav: Khushi...

Khushi(cutting him): The touch on the work will break if I take a break. Please understand. Don't pressurize me.

Arnav: Ok fine. you carry on.

Arnav didn't say anything and started opening the box and made the plate he came and stood next to her. He forwarded a morsel towards her mouth. Khushi rolled her eyes.

Arnav: Don't start your argument then definitely you will lose your touch from the work. So without giving any damn to anything just have your food and continue your work.

Khushi supposed to say something, Arnav stuffed the first morsel and she had no choice to deny. She chewed the morsel and it was really good in tease. She didn't eat anything properly from the morning. So it's obvious that she was in excessive hunger. She continued her work and Arnav waited with the next morsel. He fed her patiently but gladly. Khushi didn't observe that she ate extra quantity than usual. Arnav didn't seem to eat as his heart and mind already filled with satisfaction. But he should have to eat something to skip his sleep. He couldn't sleep tonight as he has to do something.

Khushi's condition was a miserable one. she didn't want to break the touch from work that's why she thought to skip food. But she lost the touch when her husband started feeding her the first morsel itself. Though she didn't stop her work but she didn't get the output, what she accurately planned. She was struggling to get the exact output, seems like she wasn't care about it. It can be done again. But what she got from her husband was perfect. She never witnessed those scenes in her so-called home, be it with her mother or Bhabi. These were mere dreams for those ladies. They craved for one warm look from their respective partners which they never got. Here her husband was feeding her like she was his child who couldn't bear her hunger at least for a while.

She was damn disturbed. Though her hands were doing something called . But her mind and heart were surrendered to the person who was admiring her sitting in front of her.

She couldn't take it anymore. In fact, she was wasting her time. She wouldn't get her planned output for sure. Then what was the point in doing that? It will be better if she sleep than wasting time in useless work. She could do it tomorrow with a fresh mind if she takes some rest. She winded up and packed her things. Arnav saw her winding up.

Arnav: finished?

Khushi: Not yet. I will do the remaining work tomorrow.

Arnav: Feeling sleepy?

Khushi nodded yes.

Arnav: Let's go.

They started back to RM and Khushi slept in a jiffy after buckling her seat belt. Arnav smiled at her and drove towards RM. They reached in half an hour. Khushi was still sleeping. Arnav came out of the car without making sound. He picked her in his arms. She leaned on his chest and clutched his collar which was liked by Arnav. He kissed her hair affectionately and went inside. He kept her on the bed and finished the work for what he was awake.

He came to Khushi and wakes her up. Khushi shrugged his hands for two times. She got irritated as her sleep was getting disturbed.

Arnav: Khushi.....

Khushi: MMMM...

Arnav: Khushi wake up.

Khushi: Hey Devi Maiya, why did you send the sun so soon?

Arnav(chuckled): Yah we should go to the office, you have to complete many pending work.

Khushi jerked hearing and sat with her wide-opened eyes. She looks so tired. Arnav felt bad but he has no option. Khushi looked at the clock it was a few seconds to hit twelve. She started hitting him with pillow letting out her irritation.

Arnav: Khushi stop. (he caught hold of her hands and smiled at panting Khushi) Happy birthday.

Khushi who was struggling in his hold stopped and looked at him with amusement.

Arnav: I'm sorry, I disturbed you. come.

Khushi was not come out of her sleep yet. Seeing her confused state Arnav lifted her in his arms and started walking towards the poolside. That's when Khushi understood something and struggled to come out from his arms.

Khushi: Put me down.

Arnav: yah obviously. He kept her down and switched on the fairy light set and Khushi lost her mind in it.

Arnav: come here and cut the cake.

She saw her favorite chocolate cake on the table. She was standing there awestruck.

Arnav: Khushi don't waste the time and come here. You can sleep if you make it fast.

Sleep? And after seeing all this? No chance at all. She stood there folding her hand sternly and Arnav rolled his eyes.

In no time he dragged her to the table and gave the knife forcefully.

Arnav: Cut it.

Khushi(showing knife in a threatening manner): Don't you dare force me. I can handle the knife against you.

Arnav(chuckled): I'm really scared. By the way hold the knife carefully or else you will get hurt. (he teased)

Saying he caught hold of her hand and cut the cake while singing "happy Birthday to you".

He took the piece of cake and fed it to her forcefully. Without any chance, Khushi swallowed it.

Khushi: Can't you keep your atrocity away at least for today?

Arnav: Can't you be quiet at least for today?

Khushi: No. Because.....

Arnav closed her mouth with his palm before she says anything and continued her stance....

Arnav: Because...... You want me to confirm it again and again that you are important to me. You like it, whenever I do something for you. You want me to see longing for you, which you never expected from me before. You thought that I will leave you for sure. When you got to know, I'm not going to do that, you started ignoring me, because you want to know whether I'm trying to pursue you or not.(Khushi nodded no) Yes, It is. I know, because you are insecure Khushi. You are afraid that what if I get changed after you started trusting me right? (Khushi's eyes looked so calm as she wanted him to understand the same) I won't leave you forever. It's my promise on your birthday. I love you more than myself Khushi.

He took off his palm form her mouth. He could feel she was emotional right now. Seeing her like that he got back to his naughty mood.

Arnav: Enough of emotions now kiss me.

Khushi was still in the same state and he saw her lost. He just pecked her lips and started taking back steps slowly while suppressing his smile. Khushi jaw dropped and she tried to hit him. She just pushed him and he slipped into the pool. Khushi started laughing in no time she got horrified seeing him struggling in the water. Doesn't he know swimming?

Arnav(struggling): Khushi... give your hand. He was coming out and going inside the water.

Khushi scared seeing him and extended her hand.

Khushi: Come on, hold me..

Next second Arnav dragged her into the pool. Khushi was hell scared and next second she sensed that water was just to her hip level. Arnav started laughing and Khushi punched his chest. He hugged her as tight as possible and she was hitting on his back.

Arnav: Did you get scared that I will die?

Khushi stopped hitting him.

Arnav: Don't worry, I won't go leaving you alone. ( he said huskily in her ear) if you don't like me then why did you want to save my life? You will be free if I die.

Khushi lifted her head and looked at him with disbelief. How could he think so low about her? She pushed him with full force. But he gripped her tighter than before.

Arnav: Getting angry? That I'm thinking low about you?(Khushi was surprised, how could he read her mind?) You wanted to save my life because you know that I'm not a bad person. You don't want me to die even though you know very well that I will keep on torturing you and I will always behind you flirting.(pause) Why? Never say that again, you don't like me. It's a pure lie.

He kissed her cheek with the same tight as his hug. Khushi closed her eyes feeling his warmth. She was standing in the pool though she didn't feel the coldness of the water but her husband's warmth. He unlocked his hand and lifted her by her waist and made her sit on the pool wall. He also came out and went inside to bring a towel. He started wiping her hair. Khushi shrugged his hands and rushed to the washroom and locked it.

She was recalling Arnav's questions and also his answers to her unasked questions. She didn't have any answers to his questions nor did she deny his answers were wrong. Khushi stood there totally numb.

To be continued..........