It was time for Khushi and her family to leave, and tears were shed once again between the sisters. Of course they were once again reminded that it was only a matter of days before the two were under the same roof again, and that was when the tears stopped. Nani had told Arnav to drop of Khushi and her family home and he complied. Throughout the drive, he noticed that Khushi was rather quiet, and when they arrived, she hadn't even noticed.
Buaji noticed her niece sitting in place. "Ay Sanka Devi, do you not want to go home tonight or stay here?"
Khushi gave no response and Buaji frowned at her. Arnav looked at Buaji and nodded at her, reassuring her that he would talk to her, and Buaji left. Once her family was out of the car, Arnav turned to her.
"Khushi, are you okay," he asked.
Khushi looked up at him and nodded.
"Then why have you been so quiet?"
Khushi didn't say anything.
Arnav now grew concerned and caressed Khushi's cheek. "Khushi if something is wrong, you need to tell me. Is it about before? What happened in my room-?"
"No Arnavji, that's not bothering me at all, I mean it."
"Then?"
Khushi looked down at her lap where her hands sat, fingers entwined. "For some reason... I don't feel like leaving you," she blushed.
Arnav couldn't help the tug at the corner of his lips. "Really?"
Khushi nodded.
"Why?"
"A few reasons."
"Such as?"
Khushi looked up at him. "I just don't want to and...."
"And?"
A combination of sorrow and anger filled her eyes and Khushi took his hands in hers. "After what happened earlier tonight with Anjaliji and Shyam, I...."
Arnav nodded in agreement; he understood exactly what was Khushi's concern.
"I knew he was low but to go this far beneath... it's just disgusting," Khushi scowled.
"Agreed. But Di... making her see the truth is going to be hard."
Khushi looked at Arnav and could see the anger in his eyes. She gave his hands a squeeze and placed a kiss in the palm of his left hand.
"I believe that's my job," Arnav smiled softly.
"What?"
"Comforting you."
Khushi smiled. "Well it's my job to comfort my future husband."
"Is that so?"
Arnav brought his face closer to hers but Khushi placed her hand in between them.
"People will see us," she blushed, glancing around at the people walking by.
"I don't care."
Khushi's eyes widened and darted to his. "Arnavji, have some shame," she blushed.
"After what happened earlier, highly doubt it."
Khushi blushed even harder, remembering the feel of his lips on her back, causing her to shudder. Arnav noticed this and he couldn't help the smile on his face.
"I love you."
Khushi looked up at him and smiled in awe. "I love you too Arnavji."
Arnav gave her a quick peck on her cheek and let his future wife get out of the car. As soon as Khushi was inside, he pulled away and drove back home. The second he arrived, however, NK shot towards him.
"Nanav! Mere bhai! What took so long?"
Arnav arched his eyebrow at him.
"Nanav, we've been waiting on you so we can take Akash to Payal bhabi," he grinned mischievously.
"What?"
"Chote."
Arnav turned to see his sister.
"Good, now that you're here, we can begin," she grinned mischievously.
Arnav looked between her and his cousin in confusion. "Fine, whatever, I dunno."
Both Anjali and NK grinned and they rushed over to Akash, Arnav following behind. They had him waiting in NK's room, and the poor guy looked anxious.
"Why don't you two hang out here and I'll go check on Payal, hmm" Anjali grinned, and she left the boys alone.
Once Anjali was out of earshot, Akash turned to his bros.
"Guys, I don't know why but I feel nervous."
"Akash mere bhai, relax," NK said. "Take a deep breath in and let it all out, repeat, and good," he said, Akash doing so.
"NK Bhai, this isn't really helping."
"Akash, relax," Arnav said, sitting down on the bed. "You'll be fine. Besides, the way I see Payal, I feel like you're more nervous than her," he smirked.
"Correct Nanav, correct," NK piped up. "Akash, chill out dude. Payal bhabi is very shy, very sweet - just chill bro! And your suhag raat will go perfectly fine," he grinned.
"I guess," Akash slightly pouted. "I don't know why but I wasn't feeling this anxious before, only so much right now."
"Akash, she's not gonna eat you," Arnav smirked.
"I believe when it comes to eating, that's the guy's job, if you know what I mean," NK grinned devilishly.
Akash frowned at him while Arnav rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"Unbelievable," Arnav muttered below his breath, but NK had heard.
"Oh! Nanav mere bhai, no need to act all innocent. After all your wedding is just in a matter of time, no need to mask your worry."
"Why would I be worried," Arnav asked, looking from side to side.
NK sat down beside him, wrapping his arm around his shoulder. "It's okay Nanav, you can say all this now, but when the moment comes, you'll be feeling just like Akash bhai."
"What the f-? Why the hell would I?"
Both Akash and NK looked at him. Arnav removed himself from NK's hold and got up.
"You don't think you'll feel anxious when you have your suhag raat with Khushiji," Akash asked.
"No, not at all. Akash, there's nothing to feel anxious about - you love Payal right? And you want to be with her forever? Love her and protect her? Then that's it, that's all that matters, what's there to be anxious about?"
Both Akash and NK stared at Arnav.
"What now," Arnav said in annoyance.
"More like what the mere bhai," NK blinked.
Arnav rolled his eyes and looked at his phone. NK moved over to him with his arms crossed.
"So you mean to tell me you won't be nervous," NK asked.
"No," Arnav repsonded, still looking at his phone.
NK went into thought. "Hmm... given your past relationships...."
Arnav arched his eyebrow at him.
"We both know, you've slept with others before so... could explain the confidence."
"But I'm a virgin," Akash said. "I don't have confidence."
Arnav rolled his eyes. "Akash, like I said, relax, you'll be fine."
"Take it from two sexperts," NK grinned.
"Right, like someone would ever sleep with you," Arnav scoffed.
NK frowned at him. "I've slept with someone before! More than one person!"
"And I'm sure sleeping is all you did."
NK opened his mouth to retort but Anjali came back to the room.
"Ready to see your bride," she asked.
With a nod, the others led Akash to his room, and after bribing him a little, Anjali and NK allowed for Akash to go inside and they all bid goodnight. Arnav felt relieved and went to his room. As soon as he went in, his eyes landed on the bed and he remembered what had happened between him and Khushi.
Arnav couldn't believe how far things had gone. Before he had restrained himself, knowing how Khushi was. But of all their encounters, this was the farthest they had ever gone. He was a bit surprised that Khushi had been okay with what had happened and had allowed it, but he also understood how much she loved him. She was to be his wife and he was to be her husband - nothing else mattered. So whether he had crossed a line or not no longer concerned him because he thought there was nothing wrong in showing some love to the woman he loved.
*~*
That night, Khushi couldn't sleep. She kept thinking of what had happened between her and Arnav, and blush crept onto her cheeks. She was surprised at herself for allowing Arnav to go as far as he had, but she wasn't bothered by it. There had been times where she knew Arnav could've taken things further like earlier tonight, but he hadn't out of respect for her. She knew he loved her and she loved him very much, and it was only a matter of time before they were married, so none of it bothered her at all.
It just amazed her how much Arnav loved her and how much she loved him. Given their history, Khushi never would've thought long ago that the two would fall in love. And yet here they were, months down the line, happily in love.
Well, almost.
Khushi thought of Shyam and cringed. She absolutely hated that guy and it angered her how deceitful he was and continues to be with Anjali.
Hai DM, please protect Anjaliji from that devil.
Shoving him out of his mind, Khushi thought of Arnav once more. She wished she could be with him right now, but unfortunately she wasn't.
Khushi's phone suddenly began to ring and she knew who it was without even looking at it. "Arnavji."
Arnav couldn't help his smile. "Thinking of me?"
Khushi frowned. "How did you know?"
Arnav grinned rougishly. "Hiccups."
Khushi blushed instantly. She laid down in bed, toying with her free hand. "Liar," she pouted.
Arnav couldn't help his chuckle and Khushi felt herself blossom.
"Tired," he asked.
"Mm hmm. ...but I wish I were with you instead," she said, blushing harder.
"Oh? Why is that," Arnav smirked as he laid back in bed.
"Because I want to."
"Why?"
"Because I love you."
"I see," he grinned, and Khushi could hear the teasing in his voice.
"Arnavji?"
"Hmm?"
"...don't you wish I was next to you right now?"
Arnav glanced at the empty space beside him. He remembered what happened here earlier, and smiled. "Yes."
Khushi blushed, looking down.
"I'd hold you in my arms, kiss you. I'd make love to you-"
Khushi's eyes widened at his words and her lips parted, forming into an O. Arnav realized what he had said and he knew Khushi had to have been blushing, and he wanted to tease her.
"I'd touch every inch of your skin and feel you."
Khushi blushed hard.
"I'd feel your naked body against mine."
She turned and laid flat, shutting her eyes. Her body was beginning to feel those feelings again and she clenched her thighs together.
"I'd pleasure you and make you moan-"
"Arnavji," she moaned.
Arnav instantly felt himself go hard by hearing the way she had said his name. He knew Khushi was in pleasure too, and oh how he truly wished she was right here beside him.
"Khushi."
Khushi opened her eyes.
"Dream about me," and he hung up.
Khushi looked at her phone and she couldn't help the smile on her face. She held the phone to her chest and squealed, turning away.
*~*
That night, Khushi did end up dreaming about Arnav, but it was nothing like she had ever dreamt before. Unlike before, where Arnav would frighten her and cause her to wake up, Arnav was loving her, pleasuring her.
She could feel his hands on her, his lips on her - his love for her. She loved the way he pleasured her and satisfied her. All she wanted was for him to touch her everywhere and take her away from the world. All she wanted was to be with her Arnav, forever.
Khushi awoke with a smile on her face and she blushed; she had never had such a naughty dream before. She could still see certain flashes of it when she closed her eyes - how Arnav kissed her along her neck, how his hands caressed her body, how she lay panting beneath him. Khushi immediately covered her face, feeling so embarrassed.
"Arre o sanka devi," Buaji called out. "Are you going to join us today or just sleep?"
Khushi looked at the time and realized she had slept in a little later than usual. "Coming Buaji," she called back, and got ready for the day.
Now that Akash and Payal were married, it was only a matter of time before she and Arnav would be, too.
And Khushi couldn't wait!
