It was 9 pm then , Aarav, Anita and Khushi were done with their dinner. Anita was cleaning kitchen, when Khushi snatched that wipes away from her hand.
"Maa.. Jao.. I'll do the rest."
" Let me do.. I'm not sleepy now.."
" I'm not hearing anything, you have to vacant this kitchen now.."
She almost pushed Anita towards her bedroom and closed the door but not before wishing good night to her and Aarav, who was reading a file. Khushi closed the door.
" What happened to her suddenly??"
Anita shook her head.
" Only God would have known.. She has a mood which is unpredictable."
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Dragging his luggage with him, Arnav finally stepped out of airport done with all formalities and looked around for Khushi. His eyes failed to notice her any where near to him, it was drizzling. He waited for next 10 minutes for her.
"Where is this girl??", mumbled Arnav scanning around once again.
Shaking his head, Arnav switched on his mobile to enquire about Khushi when heard from behind..
"Inteha Ho Gayi Intazaar Ki
Aayi Na Kuchh Khabar Mere Yaar Ki
Ye Humein Hai Yakeen Bewafa Woh Nahin
Phir Wajah Kya Huyi Intazaar Ki"
(The limit of waiting has reached
I haven't heard any news of my beloved
I have faith that she is not unfaithful
Then what is the reason for the wait?")
His lips curved automatically, Khushi giggled after singing one of her favorite Kisore Kumar's song. Arnav turned his head and extended his arm to grab her hand as she was moving away. She was glowing, her eyes reflected her happiness. She was content, the happiness to meet him and never letting him go for so long. Khushi started to move away more from him, but before that Arnav was successful in grabbing her hand, pulling her towards his reach.
"Welcome back home Raizada..", said Khushi lovingly staring into his beautiful eyes.
Holding her by her forearm, Arnav replied.
" Home is still far from here."
" Ohkay.. Then welcome to Delhi!!"
" That's the most dull welcoming Khushi.. (Khushi frowned, Arnav added after staring into her eyes, then her lips and bending his head a little..) I need a proper receive.."
" You again started??"
" I don't remember I have ever stopped!!" (he answered back..)
Khushi rolled her eyes.
" First let's go home.. Weather in Delhi has become unpredictable since last week.."
She was about to grab Arnav'hand to pull him along with her, Arnav said stopping her.
" Why so hurry to reach home?? What's so tempting waiting for us there?? (with a glint of mischievousness in his eyes.)"
" Kuch nehi ho sakta hai tumhara.."
" Then why don't you do something to me??"
Her jaw dropped.
" Ab jyada ho raha hai..'
Arnav smirked.
"I have not even started Khushi!!"
It was hard for Khushi to hide her own smile, she had missed this play of words with him, his teasing. Shaking head she moved away from his grip.
"There is a cab there, I'll call."
Suddenly that playfulness disappeared, a concern overpowered his emotion.
" How did you come here then??"
Khushi replied happily.
" By a cab.. Why??"
" Are you nuts?? What was the need of hiring a cab at this hour when we have cars Khushi?? Don't you know how unsafe is it??" (He added angrily.)
As a businessman, he was always ready to take risk on his way..But as a husband he was never even ready to think any risk coming on his wife's way.
" If I had taken our car, Maa Baba would have come to know and I would have to tell them this.."
" So?? What's a big deal??" (He was serious now.)
Khushi's face fell, she looked away.
"At least in these 6 months there was none to scold me unnecessarily.."
Khushi muttered herself which Arnav heard too, he opened his mouth to say something but kept quite.
" I'll call the cab.. Don't move!!" (Almost warning her.)
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Paying the cab driver, Arnav took hold of one luggage while Khushi helped him with another one. They both were not speaking to each other during this 30 minutes journey from airport to RM. Both were maintaining distance as much as they could. Taking out the keys from her handbag, Khushi unlocked the door and they both stepped in. Whole house was in dark.
Arnav almost banged on door and was about to imbalance himself, Khushi held his arm composing him.
"Watch out Arnav.."
" How can I watch anything in this dark??Why is it so dark?? I can't even see a single thing here."
" If we switch on lights, Maa might wake up.. That's why.."
Arnav did not argue back more, though her acts were disturbing him.. either going to airport not taking their own car or this idea of not switching on lights.. He kept quite knowing what ever she was doing that was only for their parents, she wants to see that bright smile on their lips, this surprise meant for them.. Her ideas might not give you logic to find but that does not matter to him.
Unknowingly he admired her more. He can't be upset with her when she was thinking of their father and mother, her acts might be childish but her intention was pure.
Arnav switched on the flash in his phone to get some light; While Khushi went ahead, Arnav silently followed her. They proceed upstairs towards the bedroom. Stepping inside, Khushi switched on the light, Arnav locked the door and directly came to recliner. Leaving the luggage, Khushi moved towards washroom to change her dress.
When she came out after some minutes, found Arnav still half laying on recliner. He was looking exhusted, probably after winding up everything he returned straight. Khushi came and took the white blazer of his that he was holding in his hand. Arnav opened his eyes due to disturbance.
Khushi said folding his blazer to keep it aside for wash.
" Should I bring something for you to eat??"
Arnav shook his head negatively while standing up from recliner.
"No, I have had my meal.."
" Why don't you freshen up?? You will feel relaxed." (she said genuinely when noticed his tired face.)
Arnav nodded his head and headed towards washroom. Switching on shower, Arnav stood under it to let water flow on his body to wipe away that physical fatigue.
Drying his hair with towel, Arnav came out. Khushi was sitting on her side bed playing with her phone, she stopped doing when found Arnav coming out and joined bed. The empty side of this bed will not be empty anymore. He will be there, always!! This idea thrilled her sense. She kept her phone back but did not look up at Arnav. Arnav laid down on bed, Khushi was still sitting and lost in her world.
" Are you waiting for any auspicious time to start?? Sona nehi hai Khushi??"
She gave him a look, switching off the lights she laid down and turned her back towards him. It's not even mere 2-3 minutes, when she felt his warm arm sliding around her waist from behind, resting his hand just above her stomach and pulling her closer.
Khushi shut her eyes tightly, holding the pillow tightly. She was always waiting for his return but when he returned finally it seem new and different. Her heart and mind were disturbed but that was a healthy disturbance under his effect and she accepted this disturbance openly . This was going to be the routine daily!! Arnav pulled her weak body more towards him, she fit perfectly in his manly embrace. Inhaling the lemony fragrance of her hair, Arnav placed a gentle kiss on her shoulder blade siding her hair.
" Good Night."
Khushi gulped down her nervousness as different sensations were running down in her body due to the closeness with him. His warm breath was fanning on her back, he was that near to her. She was finding herself freezing in his touch.
"Goo..d.. Ni..ght", whispered Khushi, earning a smile from Arnav's side, he cuddled her nearer to him.
It was not only the ending of a day for them but also their earlier fight which was the result of their concern for each other..too came to an end. Finding the solace in each other's arms after a long time, two lovers who were unconditionally fallen in love with each other, drifted into sleep.