Yaadein - Part 47

 

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Chapter 47


It had been three hours since Sheetal was out of their lives, this time forever. Arnav was still on calls with the embassy and his team in Delhi to complete the formalities of Sheetal’s arrest. His wife, Khushi was by his side the whole time while Aarav was sleeping peacefully in his room. Arnav disconnected the call and leaned back on the Sofa, where he was sitting with Khushi.


“All sorted now?” She put her coffee mug away and pressed his forehead. He didn’t reply, just opened his eyes and glanced at his concerned wife. Her idea to let the confession happen here had succeeded. Sheetal was really jealous when she saw them living as a happy couple in love and she opened up her own feelings which triggered the rest of her confession. It was finally sorted. She will be punished by law soon. 

“Where’s Aarav sleeping tonight?” He caught her wrist, stopping Khushi from pressing his forehead.

“In his room”

Arnav exhaled. Tonight, he wanted to hold Khushi as close to him as possible and it was technically possible only if they were alone in a room. He kissed her fingers without breaking their gaze.

“Make me forget this day Khushi.. all of it”


Khushi read the pain in his eyes and just when she passed him a weak nod, accepting his demand, Arnav carried her in arms and took her to their bedroom.


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Next Morning


Khushi watched Arnav stir in his sleep and she was doing this from past few minutes. Shirtless, sprawled on the bed, with one arm resting below his head and the other lingering to feel her presence, he looked charming.. Damn!! Could this get any better? When Arnav couldn’t feel her next to him, he opened his eyes, yawning. But seeing her sitting at the bed edge and admiring him, brought his smirk back.


“What are you doing there?”

“Husband-gazing” she murmured.

His throaty laugh made her frown.

“Had heard about Stargazing.. Not husband-gazing before”


She crawled back on bed, right in his arms and snuggled again.


“That word is only in my dictionary because no woman on this earth has ever got such a drool worthy husband like mine”

Arnav pulled her closer and shut his eyes again. Last night was bliss and despite of what transpired here because of Sheetal, Khushi had made him forget it all by making love to him. He wanted to live in the present, not in the past anymore. He had taken some wrong stands, believed in wrong people and sidelined his own needs but not anymore. With Khushi’s presence in his life again, he could dream a future of a happy family and it was not very far.


“We are taking Vows today” he whispered pulling her close. For a moment she was blank until he raised her chin and met her eyes. He had promised of taking vows with her again and was arranging the same from past three days despite that Sheetal’s fiasco. “So, Mrs. Khushi Singh Raizada? Are you ready to take these vows with me again?”

Words choked in her throat as quickly as tears filled in her eyes.

“It’s my dream come true Arnav. I will do anything to make it happen”

She leaned forward and kissed the base of his neck.

“But how are we doing this? And where? What about Aarav? We have to tell him. Do you think he will understand? And.. wait.. I want to record this too. For our personal collection. Oh my God, what will I wear?”


She sat back, looking confused and lost. Arnav sat on the bed holding her hands.


“I have everything planned. All you need to do is..” he pulled her by nape, drawing her face close to his lips. “Enjoy”

They were about to kiss when the door knocked. It was Aarav waiting to get inside the room. Khushi quickly wore a robe over her short Satin gown before opening the door for their son.

“Hey Sweetheart” she hugged him. “Woke up early?”

“Yes, where are we going today? I want to see more snow”


Aarav’s excitement was at its peak ever since he came to Auckland. He didn’t want to waste even a single day of this outdoor trip with his parents. He reached the bed and jumped on Arnav’s lap.


“Champ” Arnav smiled giving his son a High-five. “We are going to a Church today”

Khushi’s jaw dropped. Church? Is that where they would take their marriage vows again? It sounded extremely romantic.

“Church? Why Church?”

“That’s because Mom and Dad are going to make some promises there, before God”

“What promises?”

Arnav glanced at Khushi who was now folding the Quilt.

“Promises to be with each other forever”


Their eyes met and Khushi was already blushing.

“And you know what Champ?” Arnav cuddled his son. “We are going to make these promises before a very special person.. That’s You”


Aarav felt special just by knowing it.


“Wow.. when are we going to Church?”

“Today evening and I am going to get you ready. You will wear a nice suit”

“Suit? Like you wear at office?”

“Yup”

“Mom, I will wear a Suit” He jumped on the bed in excitement and the couple couldn’t stop admiring him and each other. Life seemed perfect and falling back on track.


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In a Black Suit, Arnav looked dark, dangerous and unattainable to others but for Khushi, he was the same man she had fallen in love with. Aarav was matching his father in Black suit again but the dress which Arnav had picked for Khushi was beyond her delight. It wasn’t a wedding gown but no less than that either. The White netted gown fit her body like it was made for her. She wondered how well her husband knew her body now that without her measurements he was able to get this gown customized for her. Arnav opened the car door for Khushi as they got down at the Church. She held his hand and stopped to admire the beautiful church which was surrounded by lush green gardens and pink lilies pathway specially carved to lead them to the entrance of the Church. As promised, Arnav had made it very private and there wasn’t anyone seen around except the three of them.

“Ready, Mrs. Raizada?” He flashed a grin as she took her own sweet time to admire the surroundings. Khushi wrapped her arm around his and let him lead them inside the Church. Aarav was happily walking ahead as if his father had already guided him his part in today’s event.

The Priest blessed the couple after they reached the altar. They weren’t getting married again but needed to take those vows to keep each other happy for the rest of their lives. She didn’t realize what exact vows she had to take but when Arnav recited his, she completed her part of promises too. Aarav happily shot them on his father’s phone using all his smartphone handling skills which Arnav had taught him so far. The highlight of the day was when Arnav slid a diamond ring on her finger. She didn’t know he had any such plans. He kissed her wrist and the next instant; he cupped her face and kissed her lips too. It was their first kiss publicly before Aarav who didn’t seem to mind much. The boy had never seen his parents so happy with each other like they were today and that’s all that mattered. After the kiss, they turned to him and recorded a few videos together where Aarav kissed them both on cheeks and wished them a happy married life, surprising the two. Aarav also had a gift for them and it was in the backseat of their car – a handmade greeting card with “Happy Vows Day” written inside. Arnav and Khushi promised to cherish this day and celebrate it every year, remembering this special moment of their lives.

“Whose idea was this? To make a card for us?” Khushi asked Aarav on their way to the restaurant for Dinner.

Arnav was driving but he was equally interested to know. Aarav shied and the next moment he was uneasy. Khushi was now suspicious.

“Hey.. no secrets from Mom and Dad. Come on tell us. Who gave you this idea of making a card for us?”


Now even Arnav was confused. He knew Aarav liked painting and making such greeting cards too which he did all the time on festivals but what triggered that idea today, he wanted to know too.

“You won’t shout at me?” Aarav asked nervously to his mother.

“I won’t”

“Promise?”

“Aarav, I promise not to shout. Now tell me”

Khushi tried her best to keep her control. She was losing it.

“When Dad told me you and him were going to take some Vows today at Church and I will be that special person to see it, I wanted to gift you both something”


Arnav glanced at his son from the front mirror while Khushi had turned around to converse. They were hardly few minutes away from the restaurant.

“So” he looked down, unable to meet his mother’s eyes.

“So what sweetheart?” Khushi boosted his confidence in speaking the truth. “Did you take help from someone on the gift suggestion?”

Aarav was stunned that she caught him.

“yes” he kept looking down in guilt.

“Whom did you ask?”

Aarav didn’t reply.

“Aarav” Arnav interrupted. He had parked the vehicle at the premises of the resto. He stopped the engine and turned around too. “Don’t be scared. You know you can talk anything and everything to us. Whom did you ask for help?”

“I asked Bua” Aarav mumbled raising his head slowly and meeting their gaze.


Khushi was startled. Anjali gave him this idea to make a handmade card for them? She looked ahead, turning away from Aarav.

“Mom” Aarav’s hurtful voice forced her to look at him again. “I am sorry if that hurt you”

Arnav glanced at his wife and then decided to pacify their son first.

“You know we had told you this was a secret event for us Aarav” Arnav mentioned. “And when Mom and Dad tells you a secret, you should never reveal it to anyone. It’s only between us.”

“I know” he pouted. “I am sorry”


Khushi sighed in disbelief and held his hand.

“That’s fine. You wanted help from someone other than us because you wished to surprise us. That’s why you took your Bua’s help which is cool. But next time, be careful Aarav. Dad is right. When we ask you to keep something only between us, it has to stay that way. You are a big boy now, aren’t you?”


He nodded; guilt unable to leave his face.

“Am I forgiven?”

“You are” both replied together. Aarav smiled at them as they got down the car. Arnav had booked the best table for this family dinner. Aarav was busy eating and so was Arnav but when he realized Khushi was lost in her own world, he held her hand below the table.

“Still thinking what Aarav did?”

“No” she sighed. “Not that exactly. But yes, I am surprised Anjali gave him that idea. She helped him with the gift and.. that itself shows she is changing”

Arnav nodded in agreement.

“She is accepting our present which is a huge step. She finally has realized her mistake and she wants to amend it in her own little ways”

Khushi smiled.

“But its too soon for me to come in cordial terms with her” she declared.

“I know. But I have decided to fix her life too Khushi. She is already showing great interest in Business which will keep going but her personal life should be on track too”

“You mean Shyam Jha?”

“Yes” he answered. “He had called Dad today and wants to take this relationship forward. He knows Di is repenting and he really wants her bad”

“Bad, huh?” Khushi leaned closer, rubbing her fingers on his stubble. “Bad as in the way you need me?”

Now he grinned. Seeing his wife taking the lead in romancing always pleasured him. He kissed her palm before entwining his fingers with hers.


“Can’t wait to love you tonight” He spoke softly, his voice pitched low for privacy. Aarav was just at the opposite end of the table and they didn’t want him to hear this.

“We have to wait” she pouted. “Aarav has plans of playing Chess tonight. Remember?”


Arnav rolled his eyes. Yes, he remembered it. Khushi had a big Chess board and since Aarav had seen it, he wanted to play with his father.

“I can checkmate him in three moves” he winked.

“Don’t underestimate our Son” she snapped. “I heard he plays too well. Better than you”

Arnav frowned. But that was true. Whenever he and Aarav played Chess, 70% it was Aarav who won. They continued eating, hoping to finish the dinner time soon and getting back home. None of the two could wait to get their hands on each other!! Though they had been married years ago, just renewing those vows again today was enough excuse to spend some time loving each other. It would be another long night for them and they awaited it with baited breath.


To be Continued.

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