Khushi Pov

"Khushi...Khushi...Wake up. Flight is gonna land" I snapped from my sleep taking my head away from his shoulder. I had good sleep, considering the fact that I was close to my husband for the first time. It felt so right.

Wiping my face in order to ebb my sleep, I stood up to go to the washroom, before I can tell him to move he himself stood up giving way to me. Mumbling a quick thank you I moved from there.

He is thoroughly a gentleman.

We stepped into a lavish apartment near the seashore. The surroundings itself screams its extravagance. Examining the place we took the elevator.

"Is this your own flat or we're renting here?" I asked breaking the silence. We didn't converse much throughout the travel and I kind of feel bored seeing him all silent engrossed in aloof from me.

"Own flat" He replied in crisp.

"On which floor?" I asked hoping to get him in a conversation.

"25th" Again his crisp answer made me think about my decision.

Is he angry with me?

Why do I feel he is not in his usual self? Does he miss his family? Did I do wrong? But even I too left my family after marrying him. That was a universal norm, right. A girl has to leave her house while a man will happily stay with his family till his last breath.

"Did you buy recently or Is it your old flat?" I asked gauging his expressions. If he bought recently then it may be due to my stubbornness.

"I bought it recently, before our marriage"

Offo..oh goodness, he didn't buy it after I put forth my decision.

"I thought to gift it to you on our wedding night. I heard you love beach houses. From our flat, we can easily view the seashore and go there through backyard of this apartment"

I hiccupped knowing the truth behind this house. He has so many dreams. What did I do? Crushed under my feet even before he rejoices!!!

Elevator pinged indicating we reached our desired floor. He stepped out first waiting for me to join him.

I followed him and he keeps glancing back to know whether I am following him or not. I kept glancing him time to time thinking whatever I am doing was right or not. The decision I thought would be for my betterment was now eating me from inside.

Something is not right with him Or else why would he keep his face as stern? But his voice sounds usual. What the hell is happening with me?

"Why're you walking slow? Walk beside me" He said flattering his steps. 

"Haan...I don't know where is our flat" I said eyeing all the flats which look similar.

"Last in this row" saying this he started walking and stopped before one flat.

That may be our flat.

I stood beside him waiting for him to open the door. He took keys from his trouser pockets and I got attentive to see our new house.

Instead of opening the lock he turned facing me, forwarding his hands which holding the keys.

My breath hitched understanding the underlying meaning behind his actions.

"Open the door khushi. It's your home" He said with smile.

What the!!! My home. My home...., I chanted in mind not believing his words. I can't explain how overwhelmed I was due to his one word. Being grown in a rented house for years, I was just swept off when he said it was my home.

But you did not earn it, brain screamed. You have own house now, what if it was not earned by you. It was rightfully yours, your husband's. Whatever he has was rightfully yours too, My heart stated proudly.

"Open it khushi" He said this time stuffing the key in my hand.

Nervously I held it, inserting it into the keyhole. I turned the key and it creaked open.

He pushed the door, it's floor shines like a diamond. I took my right foot to enter but stopped when he held my hands suddenly.

Scrunching I met his eyes in question. "We are going to start a new thing. Leave your sandals here and it was needed to....Step in" I didn't understand that latter part what does he mean, but nonetheless I freed my foot from my sandals and he too did the same. 

Next moment I understood what he means by the latter part when he put his right foot simultaneously when I step my right foot into the home.

"So this is your home, you can arrange it according to your wish. Interior works are still bending, an architect will arrive shortly. Tell your wishes and plans to them, they'll make it ready and don't interrupt in study room designs, I would love to make it according to my wish. Kitchen is on the right corner and after that hall way, there were three rooms. And dining area was attached to the kitchen, one balcony is attached to the living room and another one in one of the rooms. Anything you wish to know?" He explained in a single breath waiting for me to tell something.

"I'll take balcony room and..You can take whatever you like...Hmm..Yeah.. Hope you won't mind staying in a separate room for few days.." Next instant I regretted my words seeing his fallen face before he recomposes himself.

"Okey...You can take rest, travel must take a toll on you, straight right was your room" He said without moving from his place.

"You?" I asked unsurely, he too travelled.

"After collecting our luggage, you go" He stated taking his place on sofa.

I stood few seconds admiring the house and planning how to decorate, and what was needed..

My feet dragged me throughout the house examining each and every corner. It was a luxurious flat.

Opening to the said room, I noticed the walls look empty except a bed, dressing table and wardrobe. Throwing my clutch on the bed, I open the balcony door which gives the direct view of sea.

Gripping the balcony grill, I stood to enjoy the fresh air which tastes a little bit salty showing how near the sea was.

"Khushi..." I turned when he calls me.

Walking into the room, I saw him standing with my trolley and few packets in his hands.

"Your bags and ordered few foods. Will I keep it here?" He asked showing the food packets.

"No, keep it in dining table. I'll be there in a minute" I stood staring him until he disappears from my sight.

Can't he get angry? Most of the men carry a big fat ego and where's his? He always does whatever I wish. What did I do in return? Separated him from his family and denying his husband rights. On the top of it, I dared to say him I carry another man in my heart. He didn't even question me on that till now. Why is he like this? He deserves a princess, not ME!!!

Sighed I freshen up and joined him on the dining table. He smiled seeing me, How can he smile hiding his pain!

"Wait I'll serve you" I stopped holding his hands when he started serving himself. At least, I can do this. This is not equal to what he does, My heart put me in the guilty spot.

He looks astounded, ignoring his looks I opened the packed and serves him and myself.

"Enough khushi.." He held my hands when I served him more.

I eyed his hand which rested on my wrist, following my gaze swiftly he took his hand back.

Lunch went silent except chewing sounds.

"I called and informed architects to come by evening. Until then you can take a nap, if you want" He said the last part hesitantly.

He never orders me, unlike siddharth!

"You too should take a nap" I said or indeed say commanded discarding the food packets.

He nods, "I locked the main door and it has an electronic lock too" He informed.

Nodding I went back to my room. Lying on the king size bed, I let my eyes fix on the ceiling.

Arnav loves me! What am I doing to him? He doesn't deserve this kind of treatment from me. What wrong he did that I was punishing him? Why was I written on his fate? If arnav was my destiny then why the hell I met siddharth and why should I fall in love with him? How would life be if arnav was my first love instead of siddharth? It would be blissful. Why didn't I met arnav earlier? Why the hell I couldn't forget siddharth? Or Am I just clinging to him only because of my stubbornness? If I loved siddharth why was I affected by arnav's closeness? Why does my heart worry when he is sad? Why I feel awful about separating him from his family? Why the hell I came here at first? To clear my thoughts. But will I be successful? How is this little privacy going to change my mind? What do I want??? Arnav or siddharth?

Arnav is your future, siddharth is your past...Heart screamed.

What shall I choose? Whom do I need? Arnav was a gem!!! Siddharth...I don't know now...He always imposes his decision on me either by his love talks or blackmailing me in the name of love.

Arnav...He is a prince charming!!! But I am not a princess!!!

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