Khushi POV

"What, five years???" I asked scandalized by the mere thought of him loving me from past five years yet he didn't have the honour of his love. How cruel??

He pursued his lips making me restless.

"What are the all things you hid from me Arnav?" I asked with batted breath. All of sudden I feel so vulnerable.

Why didn't he approached me then?

Why didn't he mention it before?

Why didn't he take measures to come close to me?

Hell, I didn't even know his existence at that time.

He swallowed as I can see his lump moving up and down. He bend down and looked at me with same vulnerable eyes like mine.

Why is he vulnerable now?

Did he kept mum knowing my love for Siddharth? But that does not possible, He only came to know about my love during our reception. He seemed shocked when I told him about my love, Siddharth. What must be the reason?...

Not giving more work to my brain he answered in low voice.

"I didn't realised I loved you back then"

Why my vision is blurring?

Why does my heart wish opposite of it?

Before I could probe further for details, a shrill of ring broke our reverie.

Leaving me, he was engrossed in his call.

He didn't realised he loved me back then, does that mean he was attracted to me.

Oh... Now I realise why didn't he stepped back in earlier days of our marriage. I always had the doubt of him being so familiar with me, now I get it. He likes me since then. That's why even after the torture I put him through, he beared everything with a smile.

Now it's time to do something! Something for him!

I waited for him to finish his call, but he gestured it'll take time. With a heavy sigh, I moved outside.

Trying to indulge in dusting the dining table which was not dirty in the first place, I end up thinking him about him. The thought of him in love with for more than five years, itself chills my spine. And where did he saw me?...

At once I felt so small before him. It seems my love for Siddharth was nothing but a trash infront of his love. Argh... Is it love in first place?

Why always I have to take step back after attempting to raise up?

"Mam.." I turned to side to see Maria standing there hesitating to say something.

Knitting my brows I raised my head gesturing her to tell.

"Mam..woh.. Water is overflowing"

Twisting my lips, I lowered my eyes and gasped in shock. In the name of filling a glass for myself, I poured water on the table beside the glass.

Cursing my stupidity, I ordered her to clean the mess and sprinted from there not wanting to embarrass myself than already I was.

Took a halt at living room, I roamed my eyes around the hallway. Not able to control the anxiety, I stood fidgeting with my own fingers and breathed out when the new revelation keeps haunting me. Until I know his side of story, I am not going to be normal.

Arnav asked for coffee, Least I could do him and distract myself from his new revelation.

Smiling at my current thought, I rummaged the self humming the latest song I heard before Arnav graced his presence from office.

Pouring the milk, I gasped when an hand clasped around my waist.

"Arnavvvv..." Who other than him has audacity to do like this.

"What? I am just admiring my wife, do you have any problem with it?" Asked he as if we're in so much love couple.

Why is he so romantic today? His proximity was fuelling something inside my frame. Heat emitting from his body was burning me into it. My body feels alien even to me. Something inside me pushed me back, and I rested my head on the expanse of his chest. 

Fff..., If I want to think straight then I have to keep myself away from him.

"Arnav please. Don't take advantage just because I am allowing" I said biting my lower lips and curled my toes.

He unclasped his hands sulking "Ok. Meri Grandmaa..."

I snapped back fuming by his choice of words "What?? Grandmaa... Dare you Arnav"

He giggled "First prepare coffee then you can dare until your heart wish grandmaa"

Damn! Here comes the drama king.

I took the coffee mug in my hand and pretended to throw at him. He jumped at his place in shock and winked next moment before running away.

Life would not be same like before. Thankfully, it was changing for good and I was more glad to welcome this change. I couldn't even stop my smile which threaten to slip out by his mere antics.

Mentally praising myself for my first ever handmade coffee for him, I took it outside. He was at the balcony seeing the waves.

Handing him the same, I took my seat beside his chair and intentially cleared my throat to gain his attention.

Today, I have to find out what all he know about me? From when?

"Arnav you never answered my question" I questioned as he took the first sip.

He glanced me "You too never answered my question"

What didn't I answer? And when?

With scrunching brows I asked the same.

"I asked about you. Your likes and dislikes" said he and it took few seconds for me to recall the conversation.

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Oh yeah, he was always seen lost in thoughts. Maybe he's trying hard to impress his wife, but you know his wife is strong headed. She'll not share her likes and dislikes with him then how'll he plan her surprises then?
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"Arnav, that's not important now. You tell me, when did you see me? And where? Is this why you agreed to marry me? Is this why you put up with my cruelty? Tell me Arnav"

"Calm down wifey. I am not running away anywhere. And more than your question, mine holds more importance. I need to know you, if everything falls in place I'll answer all your questions" How can he say that calmly when I am sitting here anxiously.

"It's not fair. I'll not tell you" I turned away from him.

"Ok, don't tell me then"

My jaws dropped at his comment. He haven't even show courtesy to my plead. Ok then I'll not tell you, no matter what.

"Khushi, today I gave interview to one of the newspaper"

I don't understand why is he saying this. Not wanting to ask further I hmmed. My excitement was already zeroed by his denial. 

"They did something which had lot of fun and I want to play it with you"

I frowned, he want to play a game. Seriously, are we kids or what?

"Don't be childish Arnav" I shrugged at the thought of playing.

"Why? What is wrong in being childish? Infact being childish will make you feel light, stress free. We, as grown ups got up at morning and stuff breakfast in hurry half eating half spilling and then office with 8hours hectic day and then travel one hour to reach home tiredly after that what, we ate dinner and slept just like that and then again the cycle repeats for next morning. Do tell me, are we happy by living our life like this?"

This is the life, I am having from past four years. He's right. I hadn't been happy since years.

"There's no harm in playing Khushi and we're not going to play run and chase so chill" He said encouraging me.

I nodded accepting his idea.

"Before starting that answer few questions"

I nodded and he asked "Hmm.. Khushi why did you stopped architects from working here? They're supposed to work from today right"

"Hmm yeah, I thought to consult the designs with you as we accepted each other"

"Impressive" Exclaimed he as I wiggled nervously.

"What colour do you like?" Questioned he.

I gaze him sharply but he didn't cared, his eyes was fixated before the waves.

"Won't you answer me?" His dubious voice made me answer to him.

"Pink"

"Flower?"

"Tulip"

"Food?"

"Aloo paratha"

"Cuisine?"

"Indian"

"Hills or beach?"

"Beach"

"Sun or moon?"

"Moon"

"Natural or artificial?"

"Natural"

"Bike ride or car ride?"

"Bike ride"

"Gold or platinum or diamond?"

"Platinum"

"Saree or lehenga?"

"Tops and jeans"

"What! Khushi that was not in the option" He whined in shock.

I giggled at his expression.

"Choose anything from the given option" He insisted keeping his cup down.

Thinking for a minute, I smiled widely "Saree, but did not know how to drape it without dozen of pins. Even then it will slip and pool at my feet" I pouted remembering the day I draped a saree at the first day of our marriage and how hard time I had to walk without stumbling down.

"Don't worry wifey, why I am here? I'll help you in draping your saree. And thank you for playing rapid fire with me. I got to know you better and your likes and dislikes" Saying this he kissed my cheeks and sprinted inside.

What the hell just happened? Damn, he tricked me to know about me. Shit, like a fool I fell on his trap.

Gritting my teeth I got up following him "Arnav..."

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