Khushi Pov

"Arnav... I'll not accept this. How can you decide without consulting me?" I shouted at him as soon as we reached my room.

After the morning fight we had, he went out for hours and returned only when it turns dark. I would've been happy only if he kept his mouth shut but he came up with a new headache. He arranged our reception and along with press conference where he is going to reveal about us.

He informed my parents that our reception is a day after tomorrow and all of our dresses will be delivered by tomorrow evening. A car will pick them up from our home to the venue while we're heading to his mansion tomorrow morning.

If this happens then I'll be forced to act everywhere and media will never leave me and limelight will follow my each and every action, how can I allow that? Moreover, i don't have the heart to snatch the little happiness I witnessed in my father eyes when arnav announced our reception.

"I can Mrs. Raizada" he smiled cheekily.

"Don't..I am warning you arnav . You'll regret for making me go through this" I rasped in desperation.

"We'll see who regrets?" Saying this nonchalantly he laid in bed after disrobing his shirt.

My eyes widened seeing him occupying half of the bed, marching towards him "Move aside arnav. Where'll I sleep if you occupy half of it and what is this half-naked form of yours?" I gritted and forced my eyes away from him.

He shifted his one arm under his head and patted the remaining place as if conveying that place was for me.

"Arnav... Don't play with me, i..." before I could warn him he turned his back on me like nothing happened.

"What the hell arnav? Here I am talking to you, you are behaving as if I am not existed" I grunted only to stood speechless by his reply.

He turned abruptly and his gaze and voice was sharp like knife "That is what you did earlier Mrs. Raizada"

His scrutinized gaze made me uncomfortable. Not able to face his sharp accusing eyes I restlessly moved my eyeball from one corner to another corner. Did I gone overboard on showing my dislike in this marriage? Why am feeling he's hurt like hell? Anyways that's not needed khushi, concentrate on the current task.

Taking a breath I throw his shirt at him "Wear that shirt arnav... Don't try to seduce me"

"You know what it's better to live alone than with you" he shouted and stood up in haste.

I trembled seeing his infuriated face, for a minute I thought he's going to manhandle me but thank god he opened the window before wearing his shirt and lie down on the left side of the bed.

Regaining my strength and courage I stood before him "If you feel to live alone then do that, why are you destroying your life along with mine?"

He turned another side without caring to reply, I expected him to blast or at least a small fight which pulls off the reception.

I couldn't see my plans failing, can I? Without thinking much I flipped him by his shoulders as of now he's facing me with an uncertain expression "Arnav..Don't you think my privacy will be under the knife if you publicly introduce me as your wife. I am not used to this limelight, I cannot handle it and moreover, i am working what if it affects my job" I tried to coax him even though I hate to behave with him like a wife. Yuck...

"Then be used to it. Look, it's all part of your duty as a wife. I can't do anything much. Go sleep and let me take mine. Day after tomorrow we should look our best Mrs. Raizada" he said sternly closing his eyes.

Spoilt brat, couldn't even acknowledge his wife's discomfort. Chewing my lower lips I yelled "I'll make you regret arnav" and took my side turning my back on him. It's a waste of talking to him. I slept thinking of some ideas to stop his plans.

Hearing knock sound I lazily stretched my hands, unlike yesterday he's sleeping on his side.

Maa stood there with coffee in her hands "Give it to damaadji and get yours from the kitchen" saying this she thrust the tray on my hands.

Twisting my mouth I placed the tray on arnav side. He looks calm as a waveless ocean. How can he sleep making me restless? Getting a mischievous thought I took slow steps towards him. Without making noise I lifted his forefinger and placed it inside the hot coffee. He freaked out getting up from his sleep.

"Are you mad? You're worse than a kid" he yelled blowing his forefinger.

I feigned doing some other work. Not a few seconds passed I jumped feeling him breathing on my cheek.

"Be ready by 9'o clock. We're heading back to RM" he ordered before taking his towel to the washroom. I too felt it was right, how quick we head back to RM how safe I'll be from his advances in the excuse of my family.

"You said we're going back to your home but why you stopped here?" I asked getting down from car before a big building named AR Fashions. Looks like it's his company.

Not having any choice I followed him inside, we went to top floor using the private lift.

I stood speechless seeing the vast area which was covered and separated by glasses. I stood admiring it's architecture when someone pats my shoulder.

I turned to see arnav gesturing me to move forward that's when I realised I was standing in middle with stupid aww face instead of sulking as I guessed we're here to finalise our reception dresses.

Stupid of you to admire your enemy's treasure khushi...Be like an old khushi who gets what she desires.

Mentally reminding of my task in hand i changed my expression and followed him.

He stopped in one room which has numerous mannequins with beautifully designed long gowns and lehenga's "Choose what you want in five minutes or else be ready to wear whatever I choose" he ordered taking his seat on a corner.

"Arnav you..." Before I could bit out he showed his wristwatch and signing 2 by his fingers.

"What?" I scrunched my eyebrows in question.

"Two seconds already finished and you have 280 seconds in your hand" he said simply turning another side.

Gritting my teeth in annoyance I took fast steps towards him only to stood back by one of his employees came there for my help.

"Mam this way, this all was on your size and specially designed for you and there is ASR's personal collection which is only for his closed ones you can choose from that also" She smiled politely showing another side of glass door.

I stood cursing my fate for landing in this situation. If only I stopped this marriage, if only I discussed my terms with arnav beforehand, if only I acted bit cordial towards him. Sighed I turn back once again to see arnav busy in some call. I entered where dresses are kept as i do not want to create a scene.

Each and every creation of his carries its elegance and pride. Some have message hidden in it which I came to know through the attendee.

"Don't you know the meaning behind it?" I asked caressing the pink, silver and white mixed soft material under my palms.

"Sorry mam we don't know and ASR has habitual of explaining this to the person who owns it" she once again smiled politely, a work ethics I learnt after stepping out of college.

"Do you like it mam? You can trail it on that room" she pointed at some door.

Thinking of something I denied at the same time arnav came there.

His face carries astonishment and I followed his eyes to know why he's surprised. His gaze fixed at the cloth in my hand.

"Do you like this dress?" He asked in fact exclaimed.

I shrugged my shoulders "I think yes" I replied nonchalantly not wanting to show my special liking for that dress.

"You'll look beautiful in this dress. Go give a trial.." suddenly I felt his voice lowered down carrying calm. What happened to him suddenly? Maybe he also likes that dress khushi, that's why he's happy with your choice. Then it's time to break it.

Unknowingly a wicked smile formed on my lips before I could proceed with my plan he leaned in my ears "Do you need my help Mrs. Raizada"

His husky voice sent a shiver down my spine I fumbled a little in his proximity "What? No..need" I hurried to trial room.

I don't know why I obey his words from yesterday where did that headstrong khushi gone? Where did that khushi who denied his each and every concern went? What changed in a day? How can I let my control slip? It's not going to work the way you want khushi, slowly he started controlling you and you are letting him to control you. Don't get fear of him and soon you have to do something to stop him nearing me, my mind mused.

"Are you done?" He shouted from outside breaking my thoughts.

I looked myself in the full-length mirror, I should appreciate his talent. The dress was so unique and it was a perfect fit. The pattern was looking something similar but I couldn't decipher what it was. Having no heart to come out of it I stood admired for few minutes until I felt him behind me.

"How did you enter? Don't you know it's bad manners to enter into changing room? Whom I am speaking you have all..." He intervened " Don't start your lecture now. Come out soon, I don't have all the day to wait for you" he said harshly and turned to go out.

"You..." I stood open mouth seeing him ignoring me. After that, he didn't open his mouth which itself gave me peace.

"Mom don't you think your son gained some weight staying in his in-laws" Annika teased as soon as we entered.

"Don't you have college?" Arnav retorted clearly indicating he's not interested in her teasing.

"Aww...bad brother.. Tomorrow is your reception and you expect me to attend boring classes. I waited for bhabhi, now excuse us I have a long list of shopping to do" she blabbered without pause.

"Unbelievable what's left to shop? Already your dresses along with accessories are ready and will be delivered within hours" Arnav argued back.

"You'll never understand..leave it...where is bhabhi's dress?" Anika pouted and started searching the bags we carried.

I smiled seeing her eagerness finally, she took my dress "Wow...Fantastic... Arnie this is...The best in your collection" She exclaimed examining the dress.

"Call him bhai, now he's married don't call him like before" mom chided making her pout.

"It's ok mom. Why she has to change? She's his sister, how much grown we're, some relations are close to our heart from our birth. I don't want annika to change just because he's married, it's just another phase in our life" I couldn't help but support annika.

Annika jumped in joy and i smiled looking at her.

"Arnie what's hidden behind this design?" She asked closely inspecting the material. Hearing her question I too looked at arnav with expectant eyes. I too want to know what pattern he designed at the expense of annika as I'll never ask him directly.

He kept silent for few minutes. "Bhai tell na please..." Annika pouted.

Arnav smiled "A and K inside the heart"

I and annika once again noticed the pattern closely only to get astonished. Indeed A and K letter was tangled inside a heart in such a way that no one can decipher what it was unless they need to see it with microscopic eyes. That pattern was followed throughout the hem and silver glittering stones were ensemble above the hip.

"A for Arnav, K for khushi...Wow, How romantic" Annika squealed while I sat wondering if I am doing right by destroying arnav's life. There's nothing more than he can do to prove his liking towards me. I don't know what to do, maybe divorce is the only option to let him free from this relationship.

Precap: An uncomfortable khushi in reception
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