Wedlock - Part 61

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Chapter 61


A Week Later

“Hey Rohan” Khushi greets Lavanya’s fiancée.
“Hi Khushi. Finally, we get to meet. Lavanya had fed me so much about you, that I had started feeling jealous”
“That makes us two, brother” Arnav comes from behind Khushi and greets the couple. The two handsome men shake hands. “I feel the same way when Khushi talks about Lavanya when we are on bed”
“Arnav” Khushi pinches him for being so bold and disclosing their bedroom secrets.

Both the men laugh at their situation.

“La” Khushi interrupts. “Let the boys gossip about us while I show you the room. Come on in”

Throwing a warning stare at her husband, Khushi drags Lavanya inside the penthouse.



“This is such a lovely house”
“It is. Me and Arnav have decorated it our way… just feels like home now.”
“Indeed” Lavanya stops midway. “How is your shoulder doing now?”
“I am tired answering the same to almost everyone I meet. I am absolutely fine La. It was not a major wound”
“Glad it wasn’t, otherwise Arnav would have murdered both Vicky and Shagufta”
Khushi chuckles.

“What happened to them? Are they been deported back to India?”
“2 days ago. Delhi police have taken them in custody now. Arnav doesn’t update me much, but he is constantly in touch with them and that case.”
“That’s great. He really handled it well that day. Who would think Vicky would come after me? Had Arnav not asked Aman to keep a tab on me, I don’t know what would have happened”
“Its over now” Khushi reassures. “Lets not spoil this little time we have by talking about the past”
“Of course. And by the way, I heard Kyle and you are uniting? When did that happen?”

Khushi smiles confidently.

“Why? Shouldn’t we unite? She is nice, La. It’s just that we never happened to understand each other. She kept hating me, I did the same and there wasn’t any mature conversation ever. But now things have changed”
“Everything has changed Khushi. And I must say, Arnav is that lucky charm in your life likewise you are his”
“Very dreamy” Khushi flashes her eyelids.
“Where is Kyle and your father?”
“They left yesterday. Dad had work in India” she replies. “Come on.. we have so much to prepare before tomorrow’s party”

She takes Lavanya inside. They spend the day together. Arnav insists Rohan to stay in the same penthouse with them but he denies considering all his friends are accommodated in the hotel and they would need his presence too. Only Lavanya stays back with the couple.

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“No” Arnav groans. “You spent the entire day with your best friend, spend the night with me”
“Arnav…” she starts fiddling with his T shirt, palming his chest. “We have so much to talk. Please baby”

He fakes a stony expression and when she really thinks he is angry, he smiles.
“Alright. Go sleep with your best friend tonight but don’t stay awake for late. I don’t want my wife to get dark circles”
She feels happy that he agreed
“What if I still get dark circles?” she innocently asks. “Will you stop loving me?”

Arnav pulls her closer to him and kisses her forehead.

“You know my reply, why ask?”
She bites her lower lip as he nuzzles his nose on her face.
“If you don’t stop doing this, I might drop my idea of staying tonight with La”
“I want that to happen” he keeps continuing his ministrations.
She finally has to push him away and run to the door to escape his charms.

“Good night” she blows him a kiss and shuts the door of his room. He sighs deep. Another torturous night without her!!!

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Next Day 

“You are glowing” Lavanya admires Khushi top to bottom.
“I feel married”
“I can see that” Lavanya chuckles at her friend’s reply. “But seriously Khushi, I am impressed with what I am seeing here. Arnav’s eyes are always looking for you, whenever you aren’t around. The way he cares for you, loves you, shows these little gestures of devotion and dutifulness towards the marriage is incredible. You deserved it all right from the beginning”
“Rohan isn’t that bad either” Khushi teases. “He genuinely loves you and all your tantrums”
“Yea” Lavanya laughs. “He is a sweet guy and I hope he turns out like Arnav after our marriage”
“Sweetheart” Arnav enters the kitchen, making the two women conscious. “Rohan is waiting for the Salad”
“Oh yes, it’s ready” Khushi picks the bowl but Lavanya promptly takes it from her.
“I will go serve him” she winks at Khushi before leaving the room.
“Have you seen my wife?” he teases. “Ever since her best friend Lavanya is here, she is gone missing to me”

Khushi pouts at his complain. That’s true. She has been so busy with Lavanya that last night she and Lavanya dosed off in the same room, leaving Arnav all by himself. So, technically Arnav has all rights to complain.

“Oh, is that so?” she plays with his shirt, rubbing her palms over his chest again. She knows he likes it when she does. “Do you have a message for her? I will pass it on when I see her”

“That would be nice. Just tell her to be decent tonight. The way she looks these days, I am sure many men tonight in the party are going to eye on her. I don’t want her to pay attention to them at all”
“That’s a serious warning” she mutters. “What would you do if she still flirts with some? It’s a bachelor’s party after all”

Arnav grips her hard.
“Two can play the game harder Sweetheart. You don’t wanna see me flirting with others, do you?”
Her mood shifts. That’s so true. She is way damn possessive than he is for her. Any woman getting closer to him will have to go through her first.
“Good” he taps her nose and loosens his grip from her body. “Shall we go, La and Rohan must be waiting for us”
“Hmm”

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Bachelor Party Night

The party is hosted in a Pub which is booked exclusively for them tonight. Rohan and Lavanya are the attraction of tonight. Both of them are busy pampered by their friends, made to play those weird games which can put any other couple at shame. There is naughtiness everywhere around and Khushi wonders where her husband is so busy at? Being the host, he is the busiest man tonight, to ensure all is taken care of.

Whilst she tries to keep her eyes fixed on the to be wed couple, her mobile buzzes in her palm. It’s an email and the moment she opens it, her eyes sparkle with delight. Finally, she has managed to grab her husband’s attention. It is one of his complaining email. Their email conversations have never really ended. They still keep emailing each other while at work, to discuss their schedule for the night accompanied by some cheesy talks which spices up their relationship even more.

Mrs. Raizada

Isn’t that dress very short and skinny? And if I remember correctly, that one was supposed to be for my eyes only. 

Your annoyed Husband,
Mr. Raizada

She types back a reply not finding him anywhere around. The place is not very dark but the lights are flashing from every corner as it does in a disco. It’s hard to trace him in this light.

Mr. Annoyed Singh Raizada,

I am glad you at least noticed me. This is my best friend’s bachelor party and I didn’t want to upset her. She insisted I wear this. But I am wearing my wedding ring. That’s enough to keep the boys away. 

P.s I am missing you. 

Your Miserable Wife,
Mrs. Raizada

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Mrs. Raizada, 

What can I do to change your miserable mood? 

Curious Husband, 
Mr. Raizada 

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Mr. Raizada,

Just come to me. That’s enough. 

Dreamy Wife, 
Mrs. Raizada 

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The moment she types the reply and looks ahead, he is already standing before her eyes. Everything around stops affecting the two. It is a very natural feeling. They close the distance between them and Khushi presses a kiss on him. It’s hard to believe they have been married from quite a long time now. They look like a couple madly in love, who cannot keep their hands off each other even for a short period. When they pull apart, he still looks intensely at her.

“Let’s skip the party for few minutes”
“Sounds fun” she nods. “But La and Rohan?”
“They are very busy to notice. Come on”

He drags her away, their arms tangled in each other’s.

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2 Months later 

It’s Khushi’s last day at work in San Francisco. Her tenure with the Client has finally come to an end as she didn’t agree on extending the contract with them for another here. Arnav didn’t mind if she wished to stay here for a year longer, he would have made arrangements to ensure they don’t stay separate. He would do anything for her. Handling his own work remotely would be his choice had she wished to continue. But Khushi had other plans for them. She wants to return back to Shantivan and take over the responsibilities of his family there.

Everything is ready, their flight is stationed at the San Francisco airport to fly them back to Delhi tomorrow; today being the last day of the couple in this country. They are going to miss Di, Shyam and Ruhi very much. But looks like Shyam has his own plans to shift his work in India. He even took serious recommendations and advice from Arnav on where to start up and how. Obviously once that happens, the Jha’s will be closer to them again.

Arnav sees his wife getting out of the Office building with a box containing her stuff. As usual, he has come to pick her up from work, to give her some moral support too as he knows how much she would miss this workplace and the people here. He opens the car door for her and she dumps her stuff behind.

“I have a surprise for you” she doesn’t get in the car, instead throws her arms around his neck. “My client is soon starting their branch office in Delhi and they want me to operate as the Project head”
Arnav is delighted to hear that.
“Congratulations, Mrs. Raizada. You got a job to do”
“Yes, I don’t have to look for another. I have asked them to send me the paperwork. Can you please help me understand the agreement, I mean their terms and conditions? I am not very good at it.”
“With pleasure baby” he kisses her nose. “Aman will sort that out and Roy is there to look into any legal implications. But when do you have to start?”
“Not before 6 months. They are still renovating that office and it will take some time to set it up and attract some big shot clients there. Once that happens, I will have to take over”
“Perfect” he smiles. “I am so proud of you”
She takes in his sight. He himself is so much accomplished that when he says he is proud of her little achievements, it makes Khushi take pride in herself too. Lavanya was right. He is her lucky charm. Ever since he came back in her life, she got a new reason to stand up on her feet, get a stable career, good family and a healthy atmosphere which she lacked before. Everything is just perfect in her life now.

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Next Day 

“Di, all this is too much” Khushi looks at the sweets boxes and gifts which Anjali wants to send them along with.
“Nothing is too much when it comes from family” Anjali replies.

Arnav is holding Ruhi in arms. She is being cranky today. Probably she too can guess it that her Uncle, aunt and Great grandmother (Nani) are heading back to India.
“Saale Sahab. We are going to miss you all. It’s going to be very boring without you all” Shyam sighs in disappointment.
“Jeejaji. We will miss you all too. But the good thing is you all are coming back to India in few months”
“Yes, that’s the only hope” he smiles and pats Arnav’s back.

Anjali and Nani talk to each other and then share hugs. Khushi kisses Ruhi’s cheek wishing her a goodbye. She doesn’t seem to like it and starts crying instantly. It takes another few minutes for Khushi to ease her down and bring the smile back on her face. Waving Goodbyes, the couple and Nani head to the Airport to begin a new journey of their life.

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Shantivan

“Wait you both” Nani stops them from entering the house. After a long flight, all they want to rest but seems like Nani has some different plans. They halt at the entrance as Nani heads in and quickly gets out a Puja thali again. The servants join them at the door, greeting Khushi for coming back home. She is thrilled seeing their affection for her. Nani circles the thali around her and then with all respect she welcomes the bride of this house inside.

Khushi is overwhelmed at her gestures and can relate it to her past how things were totally opposite.

“Take this” Nani hands over the keys of the house to her again. The same which she had returned back to Nani while leaving for San Francisco.
“Nani, I think you should keep them for some more time.” She insists.
“No, these are your responsibility now.”
“It’s a huge one”
“You will handle it, I am sure. And I am always there to help you out”
Arnav witnesses their exchange of words and proudly admires her wife whose eyes brim with tears. She leans down and takes Nani’s blessings again.

“God bless you both and may you both soon give me the honor of being your baby’s great grandmother too. I don’t think I can leave this world without seeing one”
“Nani” Arnav groans “You have many more years to live”
“Hope so” she hugs the two of them. “My responsibility is complete. I had promised Arnav’s parents to look after him and this house until there is someone else who can take away my role. Now that you are back, Khushi, I can be at peace”

Life has circled back to peace and joy finally!!

As the couple reach their room and freshen up to have a long night sleep, Khushi removes some file from her bag and holds it towards him.

“Now what is this?” he asks.
“Why don’t you check it yourself?” she bites her lower lip.
He opens the file and finds some legal document in it. He reads a few lines and then raises his head to gaze back at her.
“I have told already, I am not ready to accept this”

Khushi comes closer.
“Arnav, Sheesh Mahal belongs to you. And not only because it was earlier your family’s asset. It’s because even my mother wanted her son-in-law to inherit it. The chain of life has got this property back to its real owner and I think you should have it. I want you to have it. Please”
Arnav keeps denying.
“This is the part of the reason I married you and the sole cause of our separation. I don’t want it, Khushi”
“It’s not your choice to make anymore” she keeps the file aside and hugs him. “It’s comes as complimentary with your wife. Now if you don’t want it, I will also have to stop myself from coming closer to you” she teases.

Arnav’s jaw hardens and he grips her back harder.

“I thought I would let you sleep tonight because we are tired. But after hearing this, forget it”

He sweeps her off her feet and throws her on the bed, joining her soon. The room fills with his laughter, her giggles and their love.


THE END


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