Part 31

Arnav has no idea, what happen to her suddenly? In fact, he expected some kind of storm before itself when he touched her a few minutes ago, but to his surprise, she was silent at that time. Now what so wrong he said that she became angry?

Khushi(bawling): Expectations? (again pushing him) Don't I have any EXPECTATIONS? You know very well that there is nothing going to get from me yet you are expecting something then what about me? I was happy in my own way. It's you who made me expect something hell from you. After doing that, did you tease me without even calling... that too for weeks? Do you know how restless I was? What the hell are you thinking of me? What the bloody damn do you want from me? And what nonsense is this? ( she clutched his beard and he shouted in pain)

Arnav: Ahaaa... Khushi, it's paining.

Khushi: Let it pain. Think of it as your punishment. You deserve more.

Arnav: You do not want me to be HANDSOME so that I changed into this form. I thought you will like me if I look dirty.

Khushi was speechless. What she guessed was right. She couldn't take it easy.

Khushi: I said, I don't like your charm but did I ever say I like this dirty beard? (she hit him in his chest)

Arnav(holding her hands): You can hit me anywhere else except here (he pointed out his heart) because you will get hurt who is living here.

It made Khushi guiltier and she pressed his neck by her both hands.

Khushi: Stop your damn buttering talks, or else...

Arnav caught hold of her hands. She struggled to set her hands free but his grip was enough strong to keep her in his arms.

Arnav: Shhh... do you want to know, what I want from you? (she just stopped and listened) "REALIZATION". Just calm down and realize, what did you really feel when I went far away from you and when I stopped talking to you?

Khushi looked at him getting his point. He gently tucked her hair stance.

Arnav (his tone was enough calm): Nobody will think of someone who is hateful. No one would feel hurt when he stopped talking. (cupping her face) Stop cheating yourself Khushi. Come out of your insecurity shell. Still, do you fear that I will deceive you? Do you really think I would have been happy without seeing you and without talking to you? I never believed the term "HELL" can be true until I lived far away from you. It killed me every second. Accept me Khushi. Admit your LOVE. Enough of HIDE and SEEK. I can't take it anymore. Please come to me.

Khushi's eyes became a pond which had no control. Arnav went from there giving her space to think about what he demanded. Unaware of that Khushi is waiting to open up her mind in the right time... not just like that.

Dinning

Khushi came to dinning as Ratna called her. she silently sat beside Arnav. Arvind and Arnav were discussing their "French deal Presentation" which was going to be held the next day.

Arvind: No need to worry Chotte. Khushi prepared well for the presentation. You will get to know it by your own tomorrow.

Arnav: I know about her ability dad. That's why I wanted her to lead the crew. I got frequent feedbacks of her work and I'm very much satisfied.

Arvind: Don't you want to give an overlook about the presentation?

Arnav: No need Dad. I and Aman discussed enough about it. That's why I came just one day before the presentation.

Ratna: Finally, did you both understand my Bahu's talent?

Arnav: I did that long ago Mom. but she is the one who is not trusting.

Khushi looked at him with her popped out eyes. Did he start his double meaning talks again?

Arnav(smirking): I mean, she is still nervous and also in confusion.

Khushi(looking at Arnav): This is the big and important deal. That's why I'm nervous. She hit back.

Ratna: Be brave Khushi. you will do it well.

Khushi: Yes aunty. I was nervous but not anymore as he will be with me.

Arnav looked at her surprisingly. Is she just said that? is that only about the deal?

Khushi: Aunty I have to prepare a lot for tomorrow's presentation. Excuse me.

Ratna: Don't worry Khushi, everything will be all right. ok?

Khushi smiled at her nodding yes. She went to her room. Arnav smiled at her. he didn't follow her as she was preparing for the deal. He could feel something changed in her. He didn't know, it's not just something but everything. Arnav shared his trip experience with his parents for a few more minutes. Arvind gestured Ratna.

Ratna: Chotte, you too go to your room and help Khushi.

Arvind: we will talk later. Go.

Arnav: Ok Dad. Good night.

In-Room

Arnav saw Khushi logging out the laptop.

Arnav: Finished?

Khushi: Yah. do you want to check it up once?

Arnav: No need. It will be perfect.

Khushi: Ok fine. Good night.

Arnav: Wait.

Khushi looked at him like "what?"

He closed the distance making Khushi take back steps. She got stuck when her back touched the wall. He took her left hand looking at her face. She didn't pull her hand off nor did she panic like before. Arnav removed a diamond ring from his pocket and inserted it in her left index finger which was glittered more than a diamond.

Arnav: just a simple Diamond for my priceless Diamond.

That sentence made her flabbergasted. Arnav lifted her knuckle to kiss. Khushi drew her hand before he kisses. Arnav was not surprised though.

But it's not like he thought. If she allows him to do it then she may lose her control like how she lost it in the evening. She can not let it happen easily.

Arnav: Won't you say about your ? he smirked.

Khushi: Don't expect me to say what my expectations are. Instead, try to find it out on your own.

Arnav: Don't you know how filthy guy I'm? I will think dirtily.

She pushed him and went to bed casually controlling her blush. Taking her side, she closed her eyes. That's when she heard...

Arnav: you didn't say why did you get angry with me? You even pulled my lovely beard.

Khushi didn't answer him nor did she turn her face.

Arnav: Don't show too much of attitude. Just a few more minutes... you yourself will hug me in your sleep.

Next second he heard soft snore. Arnav turned her towards him. The only thing came out from his mouth was "WHAT THE....." He sighed folding his lips. He slowly dragged her and hugged after a month of gap. He was about to caress his cheek with her cheek but stopped thinking that his wild beard would disturb her. He kissed her cheek without breaking the hug. Next minute a deep slumber dragged him into its world as he was getting peaceful sleep after a month in his wife's presence.

Khushi slowly opened her eyes after confirming that he slept. She admired him taking plenty of time. After finished admiring, her eyes stayed on his lips which were not visible clearly because of his beard. She softly stroked his hair which falls on his forehead. She caressed his forehead and kissed. She folded her lips to control her blush. After all, that was her first-ever kiss to her husband.

Khushi(whispering): What do you want? "Realization"? (She smiled. Didn't she realize what she wants?) Hey Mr.Bushy Beard... You spoke a lot today. It's my promise. I will make you speechless.... Deadly speechless, at least for a while. (A cute naughty smirk warped Khushi's face.) but not until you give a send-off to this dirty beard.

She closed her eyes circling his neck smilingly.

To be continued.......