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The Royal Fling - Part 47



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Chapter 47


Shantivan

“You don’t have to do this for me, you see” Arnav said while she served him the food at the table.

“Why?”

“Because you are a celebrity Model” he teased.

“And a wife” she added with the same teasing smirk on her face.

Arnav’s brow twitched.

“You are taking your role quite seriously then” he ate the first morsel and glanced at her as she sat on the other side of the table.

“I don’t know why I am doing this” she admitted. “This is actually not my cup of tea.. cooking, serving. I am not a wife material”
“Are you trying to convince me that or do you want me to praise you for your extra efforts?” he mocked.
Khushi rolled her eyes.

“What happened with your lead?” she diverted the subject. “Did he give you the name?”

“Not yet”

He became serious again.

“Doctors hope he will be conscious tomorrow and I will get that name no matter what”

Khushi sighed. She didn’t speak for few minutes, just observed him eat. He was a slow eater, chewed well before swallowing the food.

“I regret not taking you out for a date tonight” he muttered finishing his meal.

Khushi’s body burned again under his heated gaze from the other side.

“I am glad” she mocked.

“Don’t be so happy. The date is not very far enough”

“My schedules are tight” she argued. “Next week is Payal’s baby shower and me and Aman are leaving for the auditions day after tomorrow. Should be back a day before the baby shower”

His body stiffened. Yes, she had to go again and this would repeat every time. He should be used to this… her schedules. He had married a working woman and under no circumstance he would be any hinderance to her career. He had promised himself and her.


“That means we have only tomorrow night?” he mumbled. “I will arrange a date tomorrow night”

“No” she snapped. “I … I can’t..”

Arnav wiped his lips with the napkin, waiting for her to rethink. She was clearly nervous.

“You are nervous” he stated with a grin.

She was and she didn’t hide it from him anymore.

“It’s just a date” he added.

“A Date with my Royal husband” she re-phrased.

So that was her problem.

“Its not that I became your husband today. We have been married for like 2 months now. It’s just about your acceptance”

“Acceptance, yup” he repeated. “That’s the word”

Arnav held his smile. He didn’t want to offend her by grinning when she was so close to running away in fear.

“Okay” he leaned over the table, ensuring not to touch her hands yet. “Which part of the acceptance bothers you?”

Khushi met his eyes. There was a spark in them and she exactly knew he was aware of which part of the acceptance bothered her.

“Good night” she was about to get up when he gripped her hand and forced her to sit down again.

“You ran into my arms today and the deal was you would accept me as a husband, give me every right over you. And now… you are running away from that promise”

“Life is not a movie Arnav. Its real. A lot more things need to happen before a woman gives those rights to someone”

“Someone?” he scoffed. “I am your husband dammit. What other degree you want me to pass?”

Khushi’s lips pressed into a thin line. When he realized she was offended, he calmed down.

“I am asking you for a date, that’s not too out of the line, is it? Husband-Wives go out for dinners, movies, drives. That’s normal. These will lead to things you think are necessary between us before you accept me completely. I am just paving a way towards that. Is it so tough for you to make time and your mind for it?”

Khushi swallowed seeing is sincerity in explaining her this.

“Okay” she murmured. “I will come out with you tomorrow”

He felt like wining Oscars seeing her convinced.

“I promise you wont regret this” he raised her fingers to his lips and kissed them.

It was a very casual thing to do and without much thinking. Khushi felt her toes curl as his lips wet her fingers. She withdrew her hands from his hold and picked his plate. He followed her in the kitchen with the rest of the bowls. They placed them all in the sink. She turned on the tap to wash them.

“Don’t, the maids will do it”

“The maids are sleeping and I don’t like to see the soiled plates in the sink the whole night”

Arnav shrugged. He had never seen her do these chores before. He waited for her to finish. Every time she soaped the dishes and the bowls, she felt the heat of his gaze on her back. When she kept the washed plates over the slab to dry, Arnav took a napkin to wipe them dry.

“You don’t have to do this either. You are a Royal” she tried to snatch the plate from him.

“I am just helping my royal wife”

Khushi frowned when he didn’t let her touch the plates again and wiped them all clean.


“And looks like I should be practicing this often” he teased. “So that when I join you in Mumbai, I keep everything neat and tidy at your apartment and not let you slog at home once you return from hectic shoots”

Khushi was overwhelmed.

“Why would you come with me to Mumbai?”

“Not this time.. In future, if your schedules stretch for more than a week. You cannot expect me to wait here for you”

“I don’t want you anywhere near me during my work schedules” she made it clear enough.

Arnav put his hands on either sides of the kitchen counter, pinning her between them.

“Am I a distraction, Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada?”

Khushi felt her body trembling. It was hard to reply him over such questions.

“My apartment is messy.. can get more messy if you stay there. I don’t want to babysit a Royal in Mumbai”

Arnav laughed. She hadnt seen him laugh like this before. It was a very liberating laugh.

“You are right, things can get messy if we stay together in a cozy one-bedroom apartment”

Khushi bite her lip. What was he indicating?

“I have to think of something else” he added.

“Please think and allow me to sleep. I am dead tired. Cannot even drag my legs till the room, that tired”

She didn’t mean it seriously but Arnav took it to his heart. He bent down and scopped her in his arms.

“You don’t need to worry on that when I am around” he winked at her and carried Khushi to their room. Khushi was stiff at first when he picked her in arms but soon she softened. He kicked the door open and placed her on the bed.

“How was my service?” he asked.

“Not bad” she teased.

“Then where is my tip?” he shamelessly demanded.

Khushi’s face glowed seeing him aiming to her lips.

“Husbands don’t ask for tip” she mumbled. “So you are not getting one” she pushed him and positioned herself inside the duvet to call it night. Arnav rolled his eyes and joined her on the bed turning the lamps off. He had a lot to plan for tomorrow and needed to start things afresh!!

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Next Morning



When Khushi woke up, he had left for the Hospital already. She had heard his faint voice in sleep an hour ago where he sounded frantic. Khushi wanted to be awake and check upon him but she just couldn’t. Last night she couldn’t sleep well. Not after all that conversation she and Arnav had at the table when he dined. Plus, the flashes of she running into his arms played like 100 times in her head until she finally dozed off hardly two hours away from the morning sunshine. But now she had to wake up and check if the lead gave any clue of the person behind Akash’s abduction. She typed him a message instead of making a call. Who knows how busy he would be at this hour. She didn’t want to take a chance to disturb him.

‘Any luck with the lead?’


She typed the message, hit send and waited for another few minutes on bed for his reply. When he didn’t, she brushed and showered and when she returned back, his reply was awaiting in her notifications.

‘He died this morning’


Khushi’s heart clenched by that news. He died? Did he even give the info Arnav needed? She couldn’t wait to know hence dialed his number to talk.

“Arnav” she spoke as he received her call. “Did he give you the information?”

“A clue.. yea” he sounded not totally convinced though. “We will take some more time to trace that clue and get the name. But that’s better than he dying without giving us anything”

“Is Akash aware of all this?” she asked. “He was the one abducted. I think he should know”

“I haven’t told him anything yet. His wife is pregnant, he is just back in the family, enjoying his pre-fatherhood days. I don’t want to snatch that joy by burdening him with all these problems”

Khushi was even more proud of Arnav Singh Raizada, especially by his thoughts. He had outdone himself as a brother.

“I will pick you up sharp at 07:00 tonight” he diverted to the main subject. “Hope you know why”

Khushi bit the corner of her lip. Thank god he wasn’t here to watch her blush.

“Oh yes, I recall. You are taking me for shopping” she held her laugh.

“Khushi..” his took her name in the most subtle way possible.

“No?” she kept playing. “Oh sorry, my bad. We are going on a long drive. I remember now”

Arnav clenched his jaw. He wasn’t angry, he was just controlling the urge to get back home and kiss her hard to stop her from teasing him so much.

“You are making it hard for yourself Khushi Singh Raizada. And let me guess, you like it hard”

That definitely wiped off the smile from her face.

“See you tonight”

Without giving her any clue of their impending date, he disconnected the call. Khushi kept her phone away and cuddled the pillow. There were butterflies in her stomach. It was just a date… It wouldn’t end up being anything more than that. She silently hoped!!

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Khushi had a heap of clothes all over the bed and she was yet unsure which one to wear tonight. It was 06:00 and Arnav would be picking her in an hour. There was a door knock which she didn’t wish to answer, yet she opened the door to check. It was Aman.

“Hey, all okay?” Aman noticed she was nervous.

“Trying to be okay” she sighed.

Aman glanced at the bed where the heap of clothes were lying unattended. He quickly linked the dots and smiled.

“He is taking you out?”

Khushi didn’t hide.

“Yes, in an hour. Our first official date and I am not sure what to wear”

“Havent you been on dates before?”

“Never. Just a group hangout with friends but never like this.. one-to-one, face-to-face. Have you?”

Aman smiled.

“I don’t recall” he lied. “And past two years I was too busy working”

“Shit” she cursed herself for being in this state, without any help.

“Why don’t you ask Payal or Anjali Bhabhi?”

“Never. They should never know what me and Arnav have between us.. Or rather.. don’t have between us”

“Okay, then take Anamika’s help”

Khushi’s brow twitched.

“Anamika? Why would I take Daadi’s caretaker help for dressing up tonight?”

“Because she is also a woman and.. If you don’t know.. she has worked as a caretaker in an actress family before. She can surely assist you”

Khushi was skeptical how Aman knew this much about Anamika? He had hardly been her from past few days.

“Aman.. stay away from her. Please”

Aman’s nose flared.

“Excuse me?”

“I am sorry I am intruding like this in your personal life but that’s important you stay away from her because me and Arnav don’t trust her much and that’s still not the point. The point is.. you … you have lost your memories and maybe when you get them back, you will recall your past love”

Aman was relieved a bit to know Khushi wanted him to reconcile with Avni.. who is Anamika obviously but they didn’t know yet.

“I was in love? With whom?” he purposely faked not recalling any of that.


Khushi had no time for this but she didn’t want Aman to be left hanging over this topic.

“Her name is Avni. You both dated and were in love. Arnav was against this alliance but..”

“Where is she now?”

“We don’t know. But we are trying to trace her whereabouts. The last time we saw her was in Bali. Now that you are back, she should know and hence Arnav has already released it in the media that you are alive. I am sure this will bring her back from wherever she is hiding so far”

Aman was stunned knowing Arnav took these measures to get Avni back in his life.


“Wow” he sighed. “So much of a history to process. The man who was against my wishes is now trying to fulfill them so that he can get a place in my heart again”

Khushi frowned.

“We all go wrong at some point of our life, Aman. We are humans, we tend to make mistakes. But the one who realizes his faults and apologizes should be forgiven”

Aman crossed his arms on his chest.

“Will you forgive my brother if he apologizes to you?”

Khushi was in a fix. Aman passed out a sarcastic laugh.

“Follow what you preach Khushi. If you think I should forgive my brother, because he is a changed man now, so should you. Because he has done a lot to reach at this stage in your marriage. He is sacrificing many things for you and that too without a flinch. He deserves to be forgiven, doesn’t he?”

Khushi was blank. Aman didn’t stretch the conversation.

“And just so that you know… he loves red. Wear something in red tonight. Hope that sorts your wardrobe confusion too” he gave her a quick smile and walked away.

Khushi shut the door. He was right to ask her that question. If Arnav genuinely apologizes, will she forgive him? Give him a chance? But wasn’t she already doing that? Giving their relationship another opportunity to grow?

Her phone beeped with another message which she opened hastily.

‘On my way to pick you. Be ready’

Khushi held the phone to her heart for a minute and then picked a Red Saree as Aman had suggested… the same Saree which Suhani had gifted her some days back. She only had that one in red. Least did she know the Saree was not from Suhani but from her husband Arnav Singh Raizada!!


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37 comments:

  1. It is impossible to know Arnav's favorite colour if aman has lost his memory...why couldn't khushi guess it...may be she is tangled in her own emotional mystery

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  3. Awesome update.......khushi should consider Wat Aman said because if one person is making too much effort by doing out of the box things... Especially going out of their ideologies just for you
    And in the confusion khushi forgot to think how Aman remembered Arnav'S favorite color

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  4. Awesome Update. I was expecting the date in today's Update but OK. Loved how Khushi is taking the role of Arnav's wife and their marriage seriously and Arnav is also not egoistic anymore. Glad that Arnav is coming in terms to Khushi's work schedules and don't want to interrupt her and giving her the freedom. Arnav is all prepared for the date but Khushi is nervous afterall it's a Royal Date. Khushi is right that she didn't get time to know Arnav properly. Arnav is putting so much efforts but Khushi seems to resist a lot. But it's understandable as Royal Raizada turned romantic and all this gestures are new to Khushi. Can't believe Arnav did household chores and helping Khushi and Arnav had already planned his life in Mumbai with Khushi. He is coming out of his Royal image finally. Unfortunately the lead died but Arnav got a clue in Akash's kidnapping. Liked Arnav's involvement with the family. Khushi teasing Arnav was cute and has lot of expectations from him. Aman and Khushi already started sharing a good bond. But why is Aman lieing but he accidentally revealed a lot about Anamika. Aman's gestures will make Khushi aware of Aman Avni relationship and she will soon find out that Anamika is Avni and will reunite them. Now that Khushi has revealed what Arnav is doing hope Aman will change his mind . Both Khushi and Aman need to forgive Arnav . Aman didn't hate Arnav he explained Khushi nicely and also helped her. Now how is Arnav going to react seeing Khushi in the red saree which is given by him. He will be mesmerized and hypnotised. Can't wait for the moment. Thanks for the Update 😍😘

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  5. If Aman has really lost his memories how he remembered Arnav's favorite color. Khushi also didn't register in hurry. Aman and Khushi bond is cute. Khushi must acknowledge the effort of Arnav.

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  6. Madhu please update yaadein

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  7. I loved changes in arshi . And aman adviced khushi to forgive arnav , hope he will also think about that line .
    Arnav tried to adjust khushi schedule and saying he will come to mumbai ..lovely

    Wish you give the next update tomorrow.

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  8. Beautiful update... waiting to know about the date

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  9. U write the scenes so beautifully that it runs in the mind...good update

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  10. Great update but hadn't khushi wore the same red saree for Akash payal return party ?

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    1. Well... Let's just say.. People does repeat clothes

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  11. I love khushi and amans friendship. Khushi is helping him to understand arnav and vice versa. That’s really sweet. Excited for the next chapter. It’s going to be amazing 😍

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  12. Wow Aman did give her good idea
    Hope the date goes well
    Hope Aman does tell arshi that Anamika is avni

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  13. Madhu from when you will update yaadein? You told this week I hope you update it tomorrow.. please reply

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  14. Hope to see how the date is going to proceed???
    Madhu I read ur Mr and Mrs Sehgal novel... It was interesting...

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  15. Arnav is trying his best...hope he gets an amazing date with khushi.

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  16. Nice convo.
    Looking forward for the date
    And also update yaadein please

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  17. Why isn't anyway catching Aman's ploy? But, I understand he's been through a lot and is trying to see if it's worth it. Coming back here .

    Hoping everything turns out good on the lead and abduction issue.

    Beautiful! Looking forward to the date!

    Cheers

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  18. Totally loved arshi conversation when arnav was eating ...loved the way he is opening up to her...wow he had planned to be in Mumbai with her..or was so loving domestic seeing them doing dishes..


    Aman is right indirectly he shower khushi how much arnav is changed for her..
    Hope khushi can connect his talk n see he has not loss the memory..

    Red saree wow arnav will be goner😘💖🔥

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  19. Loved arnav Khushi talk.. and loving the bond between Aman and Khushi

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  20. Fabulous wonderful update dear

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  21. Omg i am soo damm eagerly waiting for the date of arshi soo excited yar i loved all the arshi moments and aman and khushi conversation was needed and enlighten both of them to forgive arnav and also he gave her idea abt wat to wear wich is arnav's fav Red and that to she choose arnav's gift Red Saree 😍❤ eager to see arnav' reaction and expresses both 😍😄 post soon ...

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  22. Wow it was really a beautiful romantic upy
    Loved it too much
    Want to know how will be their date go
    Waiting for next update eagerly

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  23. Aman is right... Practice what u preech... Khushi expects Aman to forgive Arnav after the good changes he has brought in him & is trying harder to amend his mistakes he did as a brother then Khushi too should consider the good changes in Arnav as a husband & give him & their marriage a chance specially he is going completely out of his way & comfort zone to become a good husband for Khushi... Btw how come Khushi's usually alert & fertile brains didn't click that how does Aman know about Arnav's favourite colour if he has lost his memory??

    Thanks for the update Madhu..

    Love
    Kavita Wadnerkar ❤️

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  24. Awesome update. Aman and her bonding is superb.

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  25. Superb update. Love the way things going between Arnav and Khushi. Arnav going to feel memories seeing Khushi in that saree which he bought for her.

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  26. Awesome updat. Can’t wait for the date.

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