Part48

Aman and Khushi dropped Arnav in RM. They started towards Preeto's house to pick her up. Preeto was waiting for them in the main road because she doesn't want people to talk about them. She got inside the car with Khushi in the back seat.

Preeto: Khushi, how was your day with your Arnavji?

Khushi: My day with Arnavji was amazing but...

Preeto: But?

Khushi narrated everything to Preeto.

Preeto: Hey Devi Maiya, do women like her really exist? I thought that TV serials are exaggerating things. What would have happened if something bad happen to you? How would I have answered Buaji? Why are you so careless Khushi? (She asked nervously.)

Khushi(holding her ears): Sorry preeto.

Preeto: You and your sorry. (She said wearily.)

Khushi: Didn't I say, Arnavji and Amanji will make everything possible? (Aman smirked hearing her comment.) By the way, he is Aman Baiya.

Aman smiled at Preeto through the rear view mirror.

Preeto (smiling): Namaste Amanji.

Aman: Hi.

Preeto: Thank you so much for protecting Khushi.

Aman: It's my duty.

Preeto nodded yes. Khushi saw Aman stealing glance of Preeto time to time. They reached Khushi's area. Aman stopped the car.

Aman: I will be waiting for you Preetoji.

Preeto: No thanks Amanji, I will go by myself.

Aman: It's ASR's order.

Khushi: Haan Preeto. Arnavji is already upset with me as I didn't listen to him. Please don't make him shout at Aman bhiya.

Preeto nodded hesitatingly. They got down from the car and went to GH.

Buaji: See here, Sanka Devi came.

Preeto: Haan Buaji, as I said, I got Khushi back on time.

Garima: What would you like to have Preeto?

Preeto: Nothing aunty. I have to go.

Buaji: Arrey, just have a tea.

Preeto: It's ok Buaji. I will have some other day.

Garima: Come earlier on the Marriage day.

Preeto: Of course. I will.

Khushi: Haan Preeto, you should be with me.

Preeto: Sure. I'm leaving now.

She left from GH. She saw Aman waiting for her leaning on the car. He opened the front door for her. She nodded no hesitatingly and went to the back seat. Aman raised his eye brows, and started the car.

Preeto: Don't mistake me Amanji, people may think something about us.

Aman: Something? Means? (He asked purposely.)

Preeto: Ohhh.. I... (she stammered) nothing.

Aman: Will all the Lucknow girls be same?

Preeto: What do you mean?

Aman: Khushi also told the same to ASR, when he met her. I think, this is what Lucknow girl's trade mark dialogue, "what people will think", "what people will say", "what if people will see", etc., etc.,

Preeto: Our upbringing is like that Amanji. This is what our life style is.

Aman: How do you know Khushi?

Preeto: We are friends since childhood.

Aman: That's great.

Preeto: Yes. but she is shifting to Delhi after her marriage, forever. (She said feeling said.)

Aman: Will you miss her?

Preeto: A lot. She is my only friend.

Aman: Then you to marry a guy who belongs to Delhi. Then you will be near Khushi.

Preeto: It's not in my hands Amanji. My father will decide it.

Aman: Will you marry anyone if your father likes?

Preeto: Of course I will. (pause) Stop the car. Drop me here.

Aman: We will meet in the marriage.

Preeto(nodding yes): Bye.

Aman: Bye.

Preeto went from there. Aman stayed there until her figure got vanished completely. He started the car through RM smilingly.

Evening

Buaji smiled at Aman who was standing at the door step.

Buaji: Aman babuwa, why are you standing there? Come inside.

Aman: Buaji, marriage is day after tomorrow. Arnav asked me to check, if you want anything.

Khushi came from kitchen hearing Aman's voice.

Buaji: Arrey, you guys are sending everything time to time before we ask. There is nothing to ask you.

Aman: If you want anything you can call us.

Buaji: Sure.

Aman: where is Garima aunty? Arnav wants to know her health condition.

Buaji: She is super fine and taking rest.

Aman gestured Khushi something through his eyes but she didn't get him.

Buaji: wait, I will give you sweets.

Aman(hurriedly): No Buaji, tea is fine.

Buaji: Ohh sure.

She left to kitchen to prepare tea. Aman took out a new mobile and handed it over to Khushi.

Aman: ASR gave this as you lost your mobile.

Khushi: But why? There is only two days to Marriage...

Aman: According to ASR, it's 48 hours. (He chuckled. So did Khushi.)

Khushi: Thank you Baiya.

Aman: Pleasure is all mine.

Buaji gave him tea and he sipped it.

Buaji: What about your family babuwa?

Aman: Me and my mother. She is coming here tomorrow to attend ASR's marriage.

Khushi: Really?

Aman: Yah.

Buaji: Bring her here once.

Aman: Sure Buaji.

Buaji: What about your marriage babuwa?

Aman(sighing): What to say Buaji? I thought that my Bhabi will look for a girl for me. Seems like, she is not even bother about me.

Khushi's dropped her jaw.

Buaji(chuckled): What could she do if there were no good girl then?

Aman: There must be someone in her friend's list Buaji. (He said smilingly.)

Khushi stiffened herself. Was he hinting something? Was it possible that what she is thinking could be true?

Aman: Thank you for your good tea. I'm leaving.

Aman left GH as he finished the job assigned by ASR leaving Khushi in deep thought.

Night

Khushi was lying on the bed thinking about today's happenings. It will be an unforgettable day of her life, in good way as well as bad way. She submitted herself to her Arnavji who became everything to her. She closed her eyes panting. The image of their consummation flashed inside her closed eyes. Her body started burning automatically. The way Arnav voiced out her name, made her sweat. She felt his hot breath on her ears. She hugged the pillow tightly to control her erotic heart beat.

Khushi's phone started buzzing. She knew it must be Arnav because no one knew her new number except Arnav and Aman. She was hesitating to attend the call as if Arnav would hear her thudding heart beat. She swiped the mobile screen to attend the call.

Arnav(huskier than huskier): Hi....

Khushi felt dizzy hearing his "hi". She gulped.

Arnav(again huskily): Khushi....

Khushi(composing herself): Jee Arnavji.

She said boldly as if she was fine.

Arnav: How are you?

Khushi: I'm alright Arnavji. I'm not thinking about Sheetlji.

Arnav: Neither I'm asking about her.

Khushi got alarmed.

Khushi: ohh, Here also no problem Arnavji as I reached home on time.

It was not so hard for Arnav to understand that she is pretending.

Arnav: Khushi are you alright?

Khushi's eye popped out. What he was asking about? She bit her nail.

Arnav: I miss you.

Khushi: I was with you for the entire day.

Arnav: That's what makes me feel so. The way we spent it... is not letting me sleep. I'm relishing our moments in my mind Khushi. This is the best birthday of my life. I will never get such a remarkable gift.

Khushi was silent. How could she say that she was also in the same state?

Arnav: Do you know how soft you are?

Khushi gulped hard. Yes, he said that in his damn husky tone, at the time of intimacy.

Arnav (feeling helpless): Why did you agree for that Khushi? You should have stopped me. (Khushi was dumb founded. Didn't he ask her to don't stop?) I would have been waiting for you without any tension. But now....(pause) you just went like nothing happened between us, leaving me in the hell. I have to wait two long days to get it again. I don't think I can do that. Don't mistake me if I knock your door.

Khushi: You... you shouldn't do that. (She stammered.)

Arnav: Why? Who will stop me? Will you stop your husband?

Khushi: Just now you said that I should have stopped you today? (She pouted.)

Arnav: But you didn't. So don't think about it anymore. By the way, you didn't demonstrate yet that how did you save me that day. Remember?

Khushi(dropping her jaw): It's you who interrupted me.

Arnav: Of course, I will interrupt you every time.

Khushi: This is cheating. (She again pouted.)

Arnav: Sweet cheating just like your special Badham Halwa. (He said huskily.)

Khushi: I'm going to cut the call.

Arnav: ok fine. Then expect me at your door step.

Khushi: what!! Please don't.

Arnav: Then keep talking. (He demanded.)

Khushi: Mmmm.

Arnav: Aren't you missing me?

Khushi: I... I miss you.

Arnav: Do you know Khushi? I thought it was a dream when you saved me from cold fever. At the same time I felt like it happened with me in real. But I didn't get the answer. I couldn't believe when I got to know that it's nothing but your magic on me. Since then, I was dying to get it with my full sense. Today I got it. I relished every single second with you Khushi. I just want to hug you now.

Khushi: Just a hug?

Arnav: yes. but I'm not sure, I will stop with hug. (He chuckled.)

Khushi: Two days... I will be with you.

Arnav: Already started counting the seconds.

Khushi: Mmm

Arnav: Hey... do you know, in how many modulations you uttered my name today? (Khushi's cheeks changed its color instantly) you whispered, screamed, murmured, shrilled.... I like my name damn much when you called Arrrrrnaaaavjiiiiiiii.

Khushi: Arnavji please stop it. I won't take your name from next time. (She blurts out.)

Arnav(smilingly): From next time? (Khushi bit her lips closing her eyes) Really Khushi? I know how to make you utter my name every time.

Khushi: Arnavji please stop it.

Arnav: I love you.

Khushi: I know.

Arnav: Take rest. Sleep as much as possible in next two days. Because you won't get time to sleep after our marriage. I mean I won't let you sleep. Ok?

Khushi: Okkkkk. Good night.

Arnav: I don't think it will be a "good" night for me. (pause) hey.... I'm going to feel it in my mind again.

He disconnected the call leaving blushing Khushi. She didn't think she would get sleep after this. How could she... after knowing that what her Arnavji is going to do?

To be continued.....