Arnav was sitting on his desk with a sulky face, very disheartened.. He had a fight with Khushi last night, and they didn't exchange any words after that. Once, He thought that after marriage, everything would be fine... They would be living happily ever after, but things were not going the way he thought they would be...
Aman came to his cabin and observed him engrossed in a deep thought..
'Arnav..' Aman called softly, but there was no response...
'Arnav..are you here??'.. ' Arnav...'... 'Arnav..' Aman tried again and again, but Arnav didn't respond.
Finally Arnav glanced up, his expression clouded with frustration... 'What is it, Aman?
Aman raised an eyebrow, noticing the tension in Arnav's voice... 'Seems like you had a rough night... Did Khushi make you sleep on the sofa last night?' Aman said playfully..
'sofa ho yeah bed bat to ek hi hai..( sofa or bed it's the same thing)' Arnav murmured, which was not audible to Aman.
'Excuse me, What did you say??' Aman asked with confusion as he hardly hear Arnav's voice.. Arnav didn't reply and looked down..
'Is Everything alright between you and Khushi..' Aman asked taking a seat across from Arnav..
Arnav let out a heavy sigh, running a hand through his hair.. 'No, it's not. We had an argument last night about our honeymoon plans.. You know Di and jijaji are not going because Di is only on her first trimester and they want to be cautious, Avanti said she doesn't want to go, leaving Di.. So, I was thinking we should go, we can have some alone time but she refused, I was very surprise to hear that, I thought she will be happy..'
'hmm..Did you ask her why she doesn't want to go?' Aman asked in a stern tone..
'She said we all planned the trip together, so we should not be going leaving others and when I asked don't we deserve to have some time to ourselves?.. She said we can go later as she have some important work at her college.. WTH is that?? her college is off for a week and I don't understand her one day she behaves so loving and caring, next day she behaves as if I am not in her priority list..' He said frustratingly..
Aman was listening quietly and Arnav continued after a pause, ' So, I told her actually burst at her saying she is cancelling my plan because once I canceled hers, she is taking revenge on me and she got upset, not even talking me, she even slept with Avanti last night, I had to carry her to ours.. This morning I couldn't even ki..' Arnav stopped as he was about share little too much..
Aman pressed his lips together to suppress his laughter, 'Oh so you are upset because you didn't get your morning doges and I guess your night was also dry..'
'Shut the f*** up..I am upset because I am confused and not only about khushi but about myself too..'
Aman's brow furrowed with concern.. 'What happened Arnav..? You can talk to me about anything.. You know that right?'
Arnav sighed it has been long he shared anything with Aman, in true sense Aman is the only one with whom he is comfortable sharing stuff but since he got married to khushi, he kind of avoided sharing their intimate stuff with Aman as he thinks Husband wife's personal matter should not be shared with anyone but now he is feeling little overwhelmed..
'Ek waqt tha jab lagta tha khushi bas mujse thik se bat kerle or kuch nahi chaiye, phir laga meri pyar ko suiker kerle yahi kafi hai, phir laga shadi ho jaye hamesha hamesha ke liye mujhe mil jaye bas or kuch nahi chaiye..I mean mein bohut khush ho ki vo meri hai per ab thoda greedy feel ker raha hu, uski harkato se pata to chalta hai ke vo vi mujshe payar kerti hai per uske mu se sunne ka man karta hai..dar lag ta hai kahi asha to nahi ki mein akela hi ushe payar karti hu??..(There was a time when I felt like all I needed was for Khushi to talk to me properly and nothing else mattered. Then I thought that her acceptance of my love will be enough, than i thought that getting married and having her forever was all I needed. I mean, I am really happy that she's mine, but now I feel a little greedy. Her actions shows that she loves me, but I want to hear it from her lips.. I'm afraid that maybe I'm the only one loving her..)'
Arnav pause a little.. "uske upar se har waqt mujhe ushe chune ka mon ker ta hai, uske karib matlab bohut karib jane ka man karta hai, bohut pehle kahi para ta ki payar man se hota hai, ush mein saril ki koin jaga nahi hot hai, per phir vi hum jisi payar kerte hai humesha ushe chune ka mon keu kerta hai, keu ki mon ko chua nahi ja sekta sayed saril ush kami ko pura kart hai.. Or mein khushi ki karib jana chata hu..You know what I mean right? (I always feel like touching her, like being close to her, wanting to be very close. I read somewhere long ago that love comes from the heart, there is no place for physical attraction in it, but still, when we love someone, we always want to touch them because maybe we can not touch heart and that's how the heart fulfills that lack..And I want to get close with khushi, You know what I mean, Right?)' Arnav tried to speak his heart out without saying too much..
Aman listened to him opening his mouth a little and then shook his head negatively, 'Nope..I didn't understand anything you just said?.. Your love story is so dramatic, Sometimes I feel like its a tv serial, filled with lots of dramatic monologues..'
Arnav twisted his lips and said.. "Shut up..you will not understand.. I just can't shake off this feeling, Aman.. Am I being too greedy for wanting more from Khushi?..'
Aman smirks, 'Hey, feeling a little greedy in love is as normal as wanting an extra scoop of ice cream... You're only human, Arnav.. And it has been more than a month you two got married I don't blame you if you want more now..' Aman said the last sentence with a low voice, trying to convey his thought by actually not voicing it out..
Arnav sighes, 'I know, but sometimes I wonder if I'm being unreasonable.. I made Khushi upset, and now I'm just wallowing in guilt...'
'Hey, don't beat yourself up over it.. Every couple has their moments.. Just remember to apologize, make it up to her, and move forward..'
Arnav grins mischievously, 'Speaking of moving forward, Aman, how many relationships you had that you are continuously giving me advises..?'
Aman made a serious face and said , 'Oh, Arnav, my love life is as eventful as a rainy day in the desert – practically non-existent!..'
Arnav rolled his eyes.. 'Sure, sure, Aman.. I bet you're just saving all the juicy details for your autobiography...
Aman playfully said, 'Well, you know me, Arnav. I like to keep things mysterious. Besides, my love life is nothing compared to the epic saga that is yours and Khushi's..'
Arnav smrikes.. 'You're not wrong there.. our story is little dramatic but I love every bit of it.. You know I am little short tempered and sometimes just messed up stuff with my anger.. Now feeling bad I should not have said things to khushi like that..'
'Correction, your love story is not little but very dramatic and you are not little but very short tempered.. You even messed up your own wedding function because of your anger..' Aman said nodding his head..
Arnav rolled his eyes.. 'Thanks for the reminder, Aman.. Now, I think it's time I face the music and go make things right with Khushi.. Like my wedding I don't want to mess up my marriage..'
'Go get 'em, tiger! And remember, if you need a pep talk or a distraction from the drama , I'm just a phone call away..' Aman said with a bright smile..
Arnav nods appreciatively and heads out, determined to patch things up with Khushi.. He talked with Ratna few minutes ago who informed her Khushi went to her college for some work.. Arnav thought to surprise her and started for her college, his heart races with anticipation.. He knows he needs to make things right and show Khushi just how much she means to him..
The college was very quite and emptier than usual, there were few students only.. Admission is going on for new session so no one stopped him from entering, at first he was thinking to call khushi but later thought to surprise her.. After searching for a while he found her in the college canteen.. His heart skips a beat as he notices her talking to NK.. Unsure of what to do next, Arnav takes a deep breath and approaches them..
As Arnav approached Khushi and NK in the college canteen, he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy stirring within him.. Seeing Khushi engaged in conversation with the same guy he doesn't like at all for an unknown reason, made his heart clench with an unfamiliar emotion..
Khushi was sitting with her back facing Arnav, so she couldn't see him coming.. NK, however, noticed Arnav's arrival but couldn't say anything as Arnav gestured him to keep quite.. With a nod, NK gestured subtly for Arnav to surprise Khushi..
Taking a deep breath, Arnav approached them quietly.. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he gently covered Khushi's eyes from behind, making sure she couldn't see him..
Khushi gasped feeling someone's hand over her eyes.. For a moment, she was taken aback, unsure of what was happening.. But then, she understood who's hand it is, well there is only one person in the earth who's touch is so comforting to her and she doesn't need to see him to understand who it is... excitement bubbled up inside her?
Her heart raced with anticipation as Arnav whispered softly, 'Guess who?..'
A smile tugged at Khushi's lips.. 'Arnav jii...?' she exclaimed, her voice filled with surprise and joy..
Removing his hand from her eyes, Arnav stood before Khushi, a tender smile playing on his lips. Her eyes widened in delight as she took in the sight of him.. Khushi's face lit up with a radiant smile.. 'You scared me for a moment..' he admitted, her eyes sparkling with happiness..
Arnav squeezed his eyes, 'Scared, why jaan? do you think any one else has the audacity to surprise my wife like this, besides me..'
Khushi chuckled softly, forgetting the anger and tension between them.. 'Ap vi na had ker te hai (you are impossible some times) by the way what are you doing here at this hour?..'
Arnav grinned, his eyes softening as he took Khushi's hand in his.. 'I missed you, you didn't talk to me since last night..' he murmured, his voice filled with sincerity..
Khushi's heart swelled with warmth at his words. 'I missed you too, Arnav ji..' she replied softly, her eyes reflecting her affection, there was shining some tears..
Arnav leaned closer and kissed her cheek gently, khushi gasped.. She looked here and there and almost whispered, 'We are in public place Arnav ji, behave..'
Arnav chuckled seeing her red like tomato face, he was feeling so happy that he kissed her in front of NK.. He so wanted to d it since he heard NK asked Khushi why Arnav hugged her in college premises.. Though NK didn't know Khushi is married to him at that time, Arnav wanted to do teach him a lesson for asking his Khushi such a stupid question..
NK cleared his throat awkwardly, 'Well, I should probably get going.. ' he interjected a tight-lipped smile on his face seeing the PDA of his best friend and her husband..
Trying to maintain his composure, Arnav greeted him with a forced smile, masking the unease swirling in his chest.. 'Hey, NK.. what's up?..'
NK flashed a friendly smile in return, 'Hi Arnav ji.. How are you?'
'Oh!! You can call me ASR or MR. Raizada, Arnav ji to mujhe payar se mere mrs. bulati hai..' Saying that he pulled khushi closer to him, resting his hand on her waist.. Khushi looked at him widening her eyes.. this laad govornor, always embarrass her..
NK again smiled, since the very first day when he burnt his hand in the restaurant he doesn't like Arnav, this man is so arrogant, rude, shot tempered.. Only Khushi knows what she sees in him..
'Khushi were you guys discussing anything important.. I hope I didn't interrupt anything??..' Arnav asked looking at khushi innocently..
'No no ASR.. We were just talking about random stuff.. Khushi, I will see you later..You guys carry on and don't forget you owe me an golgappa treat..' Saying that NK left and Arnav frowned as he didn't like about the treat NK was saying..
Turning his attention back to Khushi, he noticed a flicker of surprise in her eyes, mixed with a hint of amusement.. 'What was that all about?' she asked, her voice laced with curiosity..
Arnav shrugged nonchalantly, a mischievous glint in his eyes. 'Just setting the record straight, that's all,' he replied, with a smirk..
Khushi squeezed her eyebrows, 'What? I don't understand..'
'I love you, do you understand this??..' He took her off guarded and her face became pale..
'oh and that's why you were fighting with me and accusing me unnecessarily last night?? ' She said making a sulking face..
Arnav sighed heavily, 'I'm sorry, Khushi.. I am really sorry, I should not have behaved like this but I just... I couldn't help but feel little greedy for you.. wanting little more from our relationship and I thought you also want it, its just became confusing when you said you don't want to go to shimla..' he confessed, his walls crumbling under the weight of his emotions..
Khushi's expression softened as she listened to Arnav's heartfelt confession.. Despite her initial surprise, she could see the sincerity in his eyes and hear the vulnerability in his voice.. Her heart ached knowing that he had been struggling with his feelings, and she realized how much their argument had hurt him..
Taking a deep breath, Khushi reached out and gently hold his hands. 'Arnav ji,' She said with a shaking voice..
'Khushi, you don't have to be afraid. I'm here for you, always.. We can take things at your pace, no pressure...' Arnav immediately said his heart out, he doesn't want to make her uncomfortable, this is the last thing he wants.. Poor guy struggling between multiple feelings, in one side he wants to capture this women in his cocoon and in another he doesn't want to do anything to make her uncomfortable..
'Arnav ji, I'm sorry too.. I didn't realize how much my decision had hurt you, and I shouldn't have brushed off your feelings like that.. And trust me it's not about not wanting to go.. It's about being there for Di and family during this time.. I thought they might feel bad if we go and trust me NK just reminded me about a project yesterday..' Khushi said making a pout..
Arnav's shoulders relaxed slightly as he felt the warmth of Khushi's touch.. Her words soothed the turmoil in his heart, and he felt a glimmer of hope that they could work through their differences...'Let's go out and talk,' he suggested entwined his hand with her...
As they reached near his car, she showed him a golgappa station and said excitedly, ' Do you know right before you came NK was reminding me about our Golgappa competition, when we were in school I and him used to do golgappa eating competition...'
'You always won, of course..' he replied, his tone filled with playful admiration..
'Yes but how do you know?' She replied with a surprise..
'Because, no one can ever beat you in jalebi and golgappa eating competition..' He said with a serious tone..
'hwww..Its not like that I have lost few times with Avi.. Anyways, let's see if you can beat me this time.. Lets have a competition between us' she challenged, a competitive glint in her eyes...
Arnav laughed, 'Khushi mein tumse bohut payar ker ta hu per itna nahi ki mein ish unhygenic chiz ko pagol ow ke tarah khau..'
Khushi made a sad face looking at the golgappa store, 'You are so boring Arnav ji..I have to ask NK to do this with me, because even Avi now a days doesn't like eating golgappa and I don't like to eat alone..'
Arnav greeted his teeth hearing that and felt bad seeing her sad face.. 'Lets go..'
'What?? Really?? ..' She almost jumped in happiness..
'Yes but not for a competition, you can have as much as you want and I will take take a few, just to give you company..' He said taking her near the store..
'You are really very sweet Arnav ji..' She said pulling his cheek slightly..
'Just for you my khushi ji..' He also pulled her cheek and she giggled..
As they stood by the golgappa store, Arnav watched Khushi's eyes light up with excitement and joy.. Despite his initial reluctance to indulge in the unhygienic street food, seeing her happiness was all that mattered to him in that moment..Khushi eagerly approached the vendor, her enthusiasm contagious as she ordered a plate of golgappas with extra spicy water.. Arnav couldn't help but smile as he watched her animatedly interact with the vendor, her laughter ringing out like music to his ears..
As the vendor handed over the plate of golgappas, Khushi turned to Arnav with a wide grin. 'Come on, Arnav ji! Let's dig in!' she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with happiness..
Arnav chuckled softly, unable to resist her infectious energy. He opened his mouth in front of her gesturing her to feed hm, with a shy smile she fed him one golgappa..
Khushi watched with delight as Arnav savored the golgappa, her heart swelling with affection for him.. Despite his initial hesitation, he had embraced the moment just to make her happy, and she couldn't have been more grateful.
'How is it?' she asked eagerly, her eyes shining with anticipation..
Arnav grinned, his mouth still full of golgappa.. 'It's actually not bad..'
Khushi laughed, 'I told you, Arnav ji! Golgappas are the best!'
Together, they continued to enjoy the golgappas, savoring each bite and relishing the simple joy of being together. As they laughed and talked, the tension from their earlier argument melted away, replaced by a sense of warmth and connection..
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Next morning Ratna was surprise as khushi didn't come for morning pooja, since she got married to Arnav like a perfect daughter in law she always accompany her during morning pooja and then help her with breakfast..
Concerned, Ratna went to Khushi's room to check on her.. Knocking softly, she entered to find Khushi lying on the bed, looking pale and slightly disheveled.
'Khushi beta, are you alright?..' Ratna asked, her voice filled with concern..
Khushi slowly sat up, her hand resting on her stomach, ' I am not feeling well, Maa.' she replied weakly, her voice barely above a whisper..
Ratna's worry deepened as she noticed Khushi's pallor.. 'What's wrong, bacchaa? Are you feeling sick?'
Khushi nodded, her expression pained, ' I have been feeling nauseous since morning, and I vomited a few times.. ' she admitted, her voice trembling slightly..
Ratna's heart sank at the news.. 'Oh dear, you must be running a fever.. Let me check your temperature..' she said, moving closer to Khushi with concern etched on her face..
After checking Khushi's temperature, Ratna frowned.. 'Your temperature is slightly elevated, Khushi.. You need to rest and take care of yourself and why did chote left you alone in this situation, he could have informed me that you are sick.. this is not done.'
'Its all started after he left, he had to go to the factory so he left early..He doesn't know about my sickness..' Khushi said with a weak voice..
'Oh ok.. You rest beta, let me bring some khada for you..' Ratna said lovingly and Khushi nodded weakly, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden illness..' I never experienced such severe nausea before, I am feeling drained and exhausted..' Khushi said laying down..
As Ratna helped Khushi settle back into bed, she couldn't shake off a nagging suspicion that lingered in her mind.. Something about Khushi's symptoms seemed familiar, and a thought crossed her mind..
Ratna's heart started beating fast and hands started sweating, as a thought crossed her mind. Could Khushi be experiencing what she suspected? With a sense of urgency, Ratna decided to confirm her suspicions..
After few minuets she entered Khushi's room with Deviyani.. She bought breakfast for her but Khushi refused to eat anything, her appetite completely gone.. Ratna observed her closely, and then gesture Deviyani to ask the question she told her to ask khushi..
Deviyani, smiled a little and ask casually, 'Khushi beta, are you in your periods, sometimes during menstruations women get cramps like yours..'
'No nani, I haven't have period since I got married..' Khushi said innocently and covered herself with duvet feeling tiered..
Deviyani counted something on her finger and said with surprise,' Its almost seven weeks since they got married..'
Ratna covered her mouth with joy, she caressed Khushi's head and kissed her forehead..Ratna and Deviyani left the room silently without disturbing khushi..
As soon as they came out of the room Ratna hugged Deviyani, feeling overwhelmed.. Avanti was coming to khushi's room and noticed the expressions on Ratna and Deviyani's faces.. Their eyes sparkled with joy, and a sense of excitement filled the air. Curious, Avanti couldn't help but inquire about the reason behind their happiness, 'Nani, Ma.. what's going on?..'
With a knowing smile, Deviyani turned to Avanti and said, 'Avanti, dear, it seems like we have some wonderful news..'
Avanti's eyes widened in surprise.. 'What news? What do you mean?' she asked, her heart pounding with anticipation.
Ratna beamed with joy as she shared the news with Avanti.. 'Khushi is expecting Avi..' she said, her voice filled with excitement and happiness..
Avanti's jaw dropped in astonishment as she processed Ratna's words.. 'Expecting? You mean... Khushi and Bhai are going to have a baby?'....
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