Few days has passed with Khushi and Arnav living in the penthouse owned by him. Everything is going fine. Khushi is nearly well, she can walk with no help needing, can do her all work without any assistance but then it is advised from doctor to not stress herself.

Arnav is very glad and content seeing the progress in her health. Her glow is returning and she is glittering in happiness in the content of their love.

That evening, like always they sat in the open balcony feeling the fresh air and being bliss in each other company, she enclosed in the cocoon of his protective arm.

Lying on his chest with her back to his front with no air passing between them they cuddled together in silence each being soaring in beautiful moment of their life. Every minute they spend or to say spending or better living with each other is moment of divine. So, it is what their love, Divine.

Arnav, in his deep voice "Khushi!!!"

She turned her head rising a little upwards to look at him, Arnav "Will you marry me?"

Stunned with surprise her eyes did not waver away from his eyes, his face, they are genuine and serious with longing expectation. She did not for a minute dreamed of the moment of him asking her to marry him will come like this. There is no long speech, the romantic words or surprise but the words spoken cannot be mistaken nor did it reduce the butterfly flying inside her stomach as they fluttered in strange happiness as if flying high in the sky like if there is no end and she is flying....flying....and just flying towards heaven.

Arnav "I know this is not how you would have expected a proposal so bland but I don't want to waste a minute in planning surprise, making special arrangement waiting for right time." Cupping her cheek, his voice turning huskier than ever, he looked deep in her eyes as he said "For me every minute of our togetherness is special and everything about us is special. Because you, my precious jewel is what makes us special. And I want to marry you as soon as possible. Will you marry me, jaan?"

Yes, there is no special time for anything between them because they are special and what makes them special is their love. When there is love then there is no need for anything other than each other's togetherness.

Nodding her head, turning herself in his embrace she hugged him tight "Yes!!!!"

He cupped her cheek, tilting her face upward and without a minute wasting captured her lips in his, his heart soaring high in happiness and with no words to explain his feelings he poured out everything in the kiss.

One kiss after the other and it was may be minutes passed or hour no one knew when they stopped kissing with shy smile on her lips and wide triumph smile on his.

The air stilled around them as they drowned in their new-found happiness, as Arnav declared "We will soon get married. I don't want to wait longer."

Hugging her tight not wanting to let go of her, he cried in bliss "Oh Love, if it is in my hand I'll get married to you, now and forever"

She chuckled "indeed you will but....."

Frowning he looked at her "but?"

Khushi "What about your family and m...."

Arnav "hush love, we will first have simple court marriage then with my family presence we can get married like you wish as simple or grand fairy tale wedding. And about your family I don't think so I'll be able to stomach them when we are stepping into new life. I'll never forget or forgive them for what they did to you"

Khushi "par...."

Arnav "shhh Jaan, don't get upset thinking about them. For now, let us enjoy our marriage. And I don't want anyone interfering in our marriage so it is best we do court marriage first. Then no one will be able to separate us or stop us"

Abhay punched him on his stomach as soon as the door opened to welcome him in.

Arnav "Gosh Abhay what was that?"

Abhay 'abey saale, why in the hell you are isolated from everyone? It is enough of your childishness, come with me to home. All are worried for you." Aman had no idea where Arnav went all these days disappearing with only a mail coming from him with the instruction to follow and private calls for which he could not locate the place he is in. When Arnav called Abhay to meet him urgently, was shock to Abhay as he was left to wondering where his brother in law had vanished and now suddenly wanting to meet him. With the address given, he left as soon as not revealing anything to anyone to where he is going as per Arnav's request. And now here he is standing before him with not impressed look.

Arnav turned away from him, Abhay "What? Don't tell me you are not still agreeing to come to Raizada Mansion? Why this anger?"

Arnav "I'm not angry"

Abhay "then what is the reason? Do you want more "Me" time to join our family? That is enough already"

Arnav sighed, then looking at him "Come with me, I want to show you something. Not something but someone"

Abhay confused as he was followed him inside the room and stood shocked looking at Khushi. Khushi smiling nervously stood up to greet him.

Abhay "Khushi!!!"

Arnav walked to Khushi, holding her hands turned to face Abhay "Khushi and I love each other and we are getting married"

He was more than shocked, not a word came out of his mouth. Abhay "How? When? And she was in Lucknow? Is that why Lavanya?"

He could not fathom to ask which question to ask first or wait to know answer of his questions.

Arnav "Let us sit down and I'll let you know everything from beginning"

Abhay is like his brother more than his sister's husband whom he can trust with blind eyes. Before married to his sister Abhay was his best friend who was his senior in graduation days. Three years elder to Arnav and one year younger to Anjali. No one saw the difference in the age when Abhay put forward his wish to marry Anjali and with both the families was too happy for the proposal. Abhay has his own garment business and Sharma Textile Industries is well known company in Delhi and is flying high stepping into international ground. Abhay's parent moved to UK to look after their business there and Abhay with Raizada's insistence settled in Raizada Mansion after his marriage with Anjali, not having the heart to refuse his wife and in laws request.

And now, if Arnav could share his deepest secret and wish then the only person he could remember is Abhay. The bonds they share even evoke jealousy feeling from Anjali who is not as close as Abhay is to Arnav.

Abhay settled himself in the single sofa and both Arnav-Khushi sat on the bed, their hands entwined.

As given the instruction earlier, chef has already made arrangement of refreshment and snacks for Abhay, which is lying on the tray above the table.

Arnav started telling him "I don't know when and how but we fell in love with each other. She is the love I was searching all my life and now when I found it I'm in no way letting her go. About Lavanya, she was just my good friend Abhay and I did not want to keep her in dark so put forward my heart opening them revealing the truth of what I really wanted in my life to her. And she understood and we parted as it is best for us. Now coming to Khushi being in Lucknow, it was a lie."

Abhay "What?"

Arnav "Her family lied to us."

Abhay "but why?" Arnav looked at him for a second before his face turning hard, holding Khushi's hand tight he detailed what happened from the day of taking Akash proposal to Gupta's and to the events followed till now.

Abhay cried in shock "How can they do this to her? I can't believe they can do something like this but if I don't know you it would be hard to believe as I know you will not lie"

Arnav "So there now, when Khushi is well now I don't want to delay and get married as soon as possible"

Abhay "I understand Arnav. And I'm happy for you to found true love but what about our family"

Arnav "For now all we wish to do is simple court marriage. Rest we can think later. I want your support in this. And as my friend want you to be present when we get married to each other."

Abhay "of course I'm always with you. If your happiness is in Khushi then I don't see any reason to deny your happiness"

Arnav "Another thing please doesn't tell anyone about our meeting and this address."

Abhay nodding "When will you be coming back to RM?"

Arnav "Will be back soon after few days"

Both men looked at each other for some time before Abhay stood up marching forward and Arnav too had stood now, both of them hugged each other with Abhay thumping on his back "Happy for you yaar and take care of you both. I should get going."

Arnav "I'll"

Abhay turned his attention to Khushi who came forward, hugging her in brotherly affection he patted her head "Be happy and don't worry now this brother is with you both"

Khushi smiled at him nodding feeling happy to have Abhay's support and getting new brother in him. She had known him as good person in the past with little conversation they had when she was teaching Lavanya in Shantivan. And now getting him as her brother is something she never dreamt but will cherish forever.

Another part of Delhi,

In well residential area and in the tall building she entered inside with all known way, getting into the lift punching the number to her destination waiting patiently to reach the floor to the flat she knows too well and visits frequently.

The lift reached her designated floor. Walking in the silent corridor she reached the door to the flat to visit the secret person of hers. Pressing the calling bell, she stood waiting until the door opened and she walked in graciously as she owned the place.

The man who opened the door to the flat hugged her from behind in urgency.

She smirked at his impatience and turned to face him. Shyam grinned at her with the lust too potent visible in his eyes for her "You are late today"

The Lady laughed with amusement "Am I?"

Shyam "Now don't play with words, we have already wasted enough time." Pulling her close, he growled pushing her to himself.

The Lady "Wait for few more seconds, I'll come in minute and till then make a drink for us"

Shyam groaned "soon baby" she throwing a mock smile went inside the room locking it behind her.

As the time passed, she came out with what dressed in pity of dress which is not in the truth can be termed as dress, as it is more like she is undressed with the little piece of cloth she wore in the name of dress.

Shyam whistled looking at her suggestively "Too Se**"

The Lady "and all yours"

Shyam "here you go" handing out a glass of wine to her. As they sipped their drinks, Shyam moved forward caressing her naked skin "I don't think so I can wait anymore. Now let us get down with our real businesses"

Pushing her back on the sofa he hovered over her, with both getting down to the play they all too known well, and is being played again and again.

Late evening,

Abhay looking at the caller id in his phone sent a silent curse seeing the number of missed calls, calling back to the number he sat thinking in his office to the reply he needs to give to the number of questions which for sure will be arriving his way.

Anjali attending the call from other end "Abhay, where are you? And why did you not come for lunch? I called your office when I could not reach you and no one knows where you are."

Abhay "I'm so sorry Anjali. I was out for a client meeting, so left in urgent and failed to give instruction. My phone was on silent and just now I saw your missed call"

Anjali "Okay, are you still in your client meeting?"

Abhay "No, I've returned to office few hours back"

Anjali "hmmm, when will you be back?"

Abhay "as usual around 7.30 or 8 p.m"

Anjali twisted her lips "okay, don't be late hun"

Abhay "I'll not, I'll come by time"

Anjali "then see you at home"

Abhay "Okay bye. Missing you!!!"

Anjali "Miss you too"

Gupta House,

Payal walked in the narrow street towards her house with carrying huge bag containing vegetables and fruits.

"Let me carry them for you"

Payal looked up and seeing him get flustered "You?"

Shyam "Yes, come give it me. They look so heavy for you to carry."

Getting hold of the bag from her he walked beside her, reaching the house they walked inside together.

Garima came out calling "Betiya you are too late today"

Payal "haan Amma, the market was too crowded today'

Buaji looking at Shyam "Bitwa, why are you carrying the bag?"

Shyam laughing it off "Arey what is wrong in it, you are my family and I was coming home when saw Payal ji suffering with the heavy bag on the road, so I offered to carry it"

Buaji smiled at him hearing his words "how nice you are babua? Even after what Khushi did to you, you are too kind to us"

Shyam "Buaji don't talk like this. Am I not one among you all?"

Buaji was too pleased listening his word. Garima smiling walked inside the kitchen saying she will prepare evening tea and snacks for everyone.

Buaji "let me go help Garima. You both go and freshen up" as the elder lady walked inside.

Payal turned to Shyam "thank you Shyam ji"

He walked to her, and holding her hand in his caressing them "Can I not do this little help for you Payal ji? I'm not outsider for you to thank me. You know, right?" throwing a charming smile towards her while she smiled at him dimly embarrassed, seeing the look in his eyes.

Payal looked around "I'll go freshen up" Shyam looked at her going with gleam in his eyes.

Abhay (Anjali's Husband)

Shyam (Paying Guest in Gupta House)

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