Khushi was standing at the poolside, looking into the calm water of the swimming pool. 

"Good evening." Arnav hugged her from behind, inhaling her sweet scent

"Evening." 

"What are you doing here?" Arnav asked

"Watching, thinking, contemplating." Khushi whispered.

Arnav turned her to face himself. "You're beautiful." He breathed against her lips.

Khushi's breath hitched, an indistinct hue of redness spread through her face. "Arnav" She gasped breathlessly, clutching the front of his shirt.

Arnav pulled her closer, securing her in his arms before gently placing his lips on hers. He watched as Khushi closed her eyes, leaning into his touch. Arnav took her lower lip between his and began sucking.her lip before moving on to her upper lip. 

Khushi kissed him back, pouring all of her love into the kiss. They devoured each other, exploring each and every nook and corner of each-others' mouths.

Minutes later, they parted in need to respire. Their foreheads pressed together as they regulated their breathing. "You okay Hazel?"  Arnav asked panting.

Khushi nodded, her face shining a bright shade of red. 

"I love you." Arnav confessed, kissing her cheeks making Khushi smile.

"I love you too." Khushi replied cutely.

"Let's get ready, or we'll be late for the reception party." Arnav said 

Khushi nodded in agreement and walked inside the room. A lilac colored ball gown was hanging in front of her on the closet.

"Must have arrived when we were outside." Arnav commented. "Do you like it?" 

"It's beautiful." Khushi whispered in a trance. 

Arnav smiled. "Get ready."  

Khushi looked at him, "What about you?" She asked.

"I'll take the guest room with Jiju & Akash." He informed her.

About an hour later, Arnav was standing in the hall talking to his father when he heard the sound of anklets from the top of the stairs. He looked up only to find himself lost in the beauty of his newly wedded wife. She was looking like a fairy descending from the heavens above in her off-the-shoulder ball gown. Her hair were tied in a messy bun with a few loose tendrils falling freely on her face. Diamond earrings were shining in her ears, neck adorned  with her mangal sutra and a pinch of vermilion in her parting. Her wrists were adorned with blood-red bridal-bangles. 

Arnav found it almost impossible to tear his gaze away from her as she took careful steps down the staircase. His sister and sister in law were accompanying her. 

"Chotte" Arvind nudged him, not getting a response from his son.

"She's ethereal." Arnav whispered in amazement and walked up to her to escort her down the stairs.

Arvind smiled. "Indeed."

Soft music was playing in the background, Arnav had just finished introducing his wife to one of his business associates. Every eye in the hall was busy admiring the beautiful couple. Every man in the hall was busy ogling at the beautiful new bride of the Raizada family while the girls burned in jealousy at her fate of getting the most eligible bachelor all to herself.

"One day, you'll be the death of me Mrs. Raizada." Arnav whispered in her ear, holding her by her waist. "How will I save you from the eyes of the world?"

Khushi blushed. "The same goes for you too, look how those girls are giving you looks" Khushi gestured to a group of girls through her eyes. "You look like a prince straight from fairyland." 

"Nothing less for a fairy-princess like my hazel." Arnav said softly.

Khushi smiled. 

"May I have the pleasure to dance with you, my lady?" Arnav asked in a gentlemanly manner.

"Of course." Khushi gave her hand to him and he led her to the dance floor.

After what felt like an eternity, Arnav was holding Khushi dangerously close to himself, with both their bodies smoldered into the other's. They danced perfectly synced to one another. The third song ended with Arnav twirling Khushi gently and pulling her back to his chest. Khushi buried her face in his chest and Arnav kissed the top of her hair. 

"I have a multi talented man as my husband." Khushi said 

"It's a pleasure Mrs. Raizada." Arnav bowed dramatically.

"You're crazy." Khushi chuckled.

"Oh, sure I am hazel. Crazy for my queen." Arnav said lovingly.

"Tired yet?"

"Kind of, let's go and sit for a while. I'll grab something to drink." Arnav said and went to get themselves something to drink.

"It was a beautiful evening." Arnav whispered to Khushi.

"Tiring too." She added.

"Can't deny that. You look exhausted." Arnav brushed his fingers on her cheeks

"What if I fall asleep in the car?" Khushi asked.

Arnav frowned, as if in deep thought. "Let's see.. I think I've done enough workout to be able to carry my wife to the bed. Right?" Arnav questioned her.

Khushi nodded with a soft chuckle. "What were you and Papa discussing earlier in the function?" Arnav asked 

"Uh.. actually, it was supposed to be a surprise." Arnav told her in a non-committal voice. 

"Right." Khushi nodded. "So you're not telling me?" 

He shrugged. "You'll know in a few hours."

Khushi sighed. "What is it?" Khushi asked. "I want to know now."

"A trip to Switzerland." Arnav informed her. "We're leaving now."

"What?!" 

Arnav smiled kissing her nose. "Yes. Now let's get into the car."

"What about the packing.. our clothes, how can we leave suddenly?" Khushi asked. 

Arnav prompted her to look inside the car, "On your right." 

The boot of the car was stuffed with a huge suitcase. "When did this happen?"

"You are ASR's wife, you should get used to this." Anjali said softly. 

"Every one knew?" Khushi asked.

"Almost. Arnav bhai got to know just an hour ago." Payal and Akash chorused.

Khushi nodded.

"It was Maa and Papa's plan." Shyam informed her.

"Thank you Maa-Papa." Khushi smiled.

"Enjoy." The couple blessed ArShi.

"All the best." The rest of the youngsters cheered.

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