Everyone shared a hearty laugh after the much-in love couple left outside.
Although not everyone was aware that they are married, everyone had witnessed their dramatic engagement ceremony. So, all these looked loving and cute instead of tauntful. Besides, who would dare to taunt the royal highness, the King?
Akash and Guptas greeted Aman and his family and made their way towards the Raizadas.Sharing a quick hug to NK and seeking blessings from Rajmata, Akash was busy talking with Lavanya when the utterly cute Aarav caught his attention who was looking for his Mamu and Mami. With a confused look he gestured Lavanya towards him who passed a sad smile to him.
It worked to confuse Akash more and his breath stopped in his lungs seeing Aarav in arms of Payal. No, his shocked state was not due to that but the changed Payal. She was no more wearing the mangalsutra and Sindoor, the proof of her not belonging to him but someone else.
He looked at another lady standing right beside him who looked pale yet strong. He could see the baby going with lady and Payal, now standing alone.
Being no more able to hold his curiously and the tension building-up within him, he reached Payal who became too conscious in his presence. She knew he is seeking some answers by the look he was giving. Finding herself not enough able to answer she decided to escape but it was too late as Akash had already her hands in his and soon enough she was being dragged by him to an isolated corner.
On the other side Arnav with a teasing, wicked smile reached and stood behind Khushi who was breathing hard and blushing deep red.
He cleared his throat mischievously and he found her turning around and beating his chest. Laughing he caught her hand while she pouted and complained-
You are so bad Godzu. It happened all because of you. How much they teased me and they will keep doing it forever now. All because of you and your mark. I knew it.
Then why didn't my Jalebi removed the mark if she didn't want to be embarrassed?
That made her still and silent and him realise that he yet again picked up a sensitive topic.
Ohh! Because my jalebi who so believes in equality didn't want to back-off. Right?
That brought an arrogant smirk on Khushi's face and Arnav silently thanked his stars that he utilised his brain at the right time.
Khushi, too, had understood that Arnav was trying to divert them from the topic he unknowingly started and it made her genuinely happy that he has changed for good. The way he handled it was quite praise-worthy.
She held his forearms gently with her brightful smile on her face and they made their way towards the star of the evening, their Amy, who must be again sulking like a kid as its 'his marriage' and he wants 'special attention and treatment' from his Khush and Arnie.
They are sure even Tanya won't be showing such tantrums to her friends cum family.
They reached Aman and they were so right. He was eyeing them with an irritated look and then dragged both of them forcefully to his room, so that they can help him in getting ready.
Payal forcefully freed her hands from Akash's tight trip and tried to escape but Akash was not in a mood to leave her at any cost, not before he gets the answers for the questions which are screwing his mind completely.
Akash, leave me.
What the hell is this?
You never behaved in such manner with me.
What has gotten into you?
Payal asked little shocked, little afraid and highly nervous. In no hell way she wants Akash to know about it. He would be damn hurt, devasted, angry and what not just like her brother.
Her brother had a support to cope up with it in form of his wife but she won't be able to comfort Akash, she isn't that worthy to be his support.
So, once again, when she felt that he has loosened his grip, she tried to escape but alas was crashed into his broad chest due to the force he pulled her back.
Payal, what is it? He demanded desperately.
But Payal was not in a state to reply. This close proximity was taking her senses away. She was in her man's arms yet she couldn't rejoice the fact. Such an irony!
Tears pooled in her eyes making Akash freak out.
Payal?
Why are you crying?
What is this?
Where is your-your proof of belonging to someone else?
Akash shot question after question making Payal regain her senses who pushed him gently and shouted rudely-
None of your concern.
Akash's temper knew no bound after that who had clutched her tightly in her arms, looking intimidately at her.
Its God damn my concern. He shouted.
Akash, leave me. She almost pleaded.
Payal, I just want an answer, thats it. His voice was calm now.
Payal looked at him teary eyed and assured once again-
You want an answer?
He nodded and she finally let it go.
Fine.
I got the punishment for hurting you and shaming our love. Saying this with a broken state and taking the advantage of his shocked cum confused state, she ran from there only to collide with Khushi who too had tears in her eyes. Probably, she was the witness of this emotional conversation of them.
Payal. Khushi voiced out but found her running. She would have followed her if not seen her brother in tears.
She voluntarily went towards her brother.
Bhai? Khushi addressed only to get a shocked, confused look from him.
Princess, what? He couldn't help but ask. It was urgent to clear his confusion, still, couldn't voice out completely.
Although Khushi wanted her brother to be aware of it, she knew it isn't the right time.
Not now Bhai. She reasoned.
How, not now?
You think this is a joke?
Its about her dammit.
Akash shouted probably for the first time at his sister, who smiled instead of feeling hurt.
Do you still love her Bhai? Was the only question of her.
Akash cupped his face calling-
Khush..
Answer me bhai. She said leaning her head on his chest. She knew her brother needs a comfort.
Akash gulped his pain and patting her head, said, lovingly-
Go Princess, your husband must be searching for you.
Mention of her husband was enough to bring the red hues back on her cheeks. True it is, her husband must be searching her at every nook and corner and would reach here any time now.
Bhai. She chided shyly making Akash chuckle.
Siblings, they fight, they curse, they rant but their breaths are stuck in one another. And so are Akash and Khushi. Each other's happiness matters more then one's own pain.
Just like the,
Parents, who makes their children's happiness, their sole aim and their only dream. They dedicate almost their entire wealth, love and life for their children. Their children mean the world to them and so are their kids. They breathe for one another.
My Princess is happy, right? Akash asked lovingly, though, everybody knows the answer, especially after her husband's exclusive mark on his wife.
I will be more happy once my bhai gets his happiness. Khushi said with a blush and determination. Indeed, she is happy with her Godzu, who has completely turned into a lover boy. Rest would be dealt later, she is enjoying every bit of his lover side for now.
I am happy Princess. Akash assured and pecking her forehead, took her to the hall.
While a determined Khushi made a silent promise.
You are happy but I will make it blissful bhai for you and your Payal.
They reached the hall only to find Arnav, actually, wandering here and there in search of his Khushi, while Lavanya was leaving no opportunity to tease him for this but he cared none.
The moment his eyes landed on his wife in arms of her brother, he, taking hurried steps reached them.
Though, he was desperate to have her again in his arms, he refrained himself from doing this. That would certainly be offensive for the siblings.
Akash gently pushed Khushi towards Arnav,who gladly and possessively wounded his arms around her shoulders making others hoot and Akash giving a genuine smile and Arnav assuring it back. It was a silent promise. A man to man promise, that, no matter what, their common heartbeat(Khushi) , would be treated royally henceforth.
Aman came and eyed them with envy making Arnav roll his eyes. He was about to move with Khushi when Aman held their hand and said with gritted teeth-
Its my marriage you Jalebi and Gozdu. Go, have your romance somewhere else. Just-just don't steal my limelight of the day. Everyone is busy eyeing you both with an Aww expression forgetting me.
While Khushi chuckled loudly to cover her shyness and also seeing Aman's fake anger with cute frown, Arnav was ready to smack him down.
True it was, The awwable couple, Arnav and Khushi were the centre of interest and attraction making Arnav's chest swell with pride.
He looked at his Khushi who was busy pampering the groom. He looked here and there and assuring that everyone is busy in one thing or another and Aman probably on call with Tanya with his full attention on it, Arnav very softly and slowly placed his arms around Khushi's bare waist alarming her but before she could register the upcoming, she felt a noisy kiss placed by her naughty husband on her cheeks followed by a wink, making her go all red and hiding her face in her man, her Arnav's chest.
Much-in love couple, much in bliss, Arnav-Khushi.
To be continued..
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