The room was dimly lit by the moonlight coming from the balcony, It was past midnight. Her eyes felt heavy as she tried to open her eyes to take in her surroundings. A weird pain shot through her scull making her scream in pain but no sound escaped her throat, She couldn't move.. It was as if something had bound her using countless ropes. She tried harder and harder to make herself move even if a little.. She desperately wanted to escape this darkness which had engulfed her from all sides. Cold sweat beads formed on her forehead, tears flooded down her cheeks, But she remained helpless. Unable to move.. Or speak.

Arnav didn't want to leave her side even for a minute lest she woke up and needed him beside herself, He had ordered the rest of the family to go to their rooms while he stayed back looking after his baby like a baby.

It was past midnight, Fatigue had finally managed to make Arnav fall asleep against his will. One of his hands was in Khushi's hair and the other rested on his chest. He was sleeping with deep frown lines etched on his forehead. Suddenly, He woke up startled, His eyes roamed around the room and finally settled on the fragile woman lying beside him, His wife.

A few seconds later.. He registered her condition, He hands and face were cold in sweat, Face drenched in tears. Arnav looked on panicked at the sight. He quickly switched the light on and bend towards her.

"Khushi" Arnav whispered wiping the sweat beads.

"Khushi... Wake up jaan" He shook her lightly

"Khushi" She heard a faint whisper. Someone touched her forehead lightly wiping the sweat from her face.

"Khushi.. Wake up jaan" She heard him saying a bit more loudly.. He shook her. The touch was awfully familiar. The voice.. She forced herself to move.. To wake up from this unending slumber. But with little success.

"Khushi... What's wrong, Please wake up" The grew urgent, she knew what had caused the urgency. Her desperation had given way to another stream of tears. "Arnav.. Please help me" She pleaded

"Khush... Koshish karo.. Aankhein kholo please.(Khush.. Try.. Open your eyes please)" Arnav said.. His fingers working on caressing her forehead.

"Arnavv.." She moaned trying to open her eyes

"I'm right here baby.. Open your eyes" Arnav urged softly.

She sucked in a deep breath and tried to make her eyelids co-operate with her. Finally, Her senses co-operated and she was able to get control of her body

"Khushi.. T-Tum theek ho? (Khushi.. A-Are you fine?)" Arnav asked as he saw her eyes opening

"Arnavv.." She breathed trying to sit up, Arnav immediately held her waist and made her sit comfortably.

"Arnav.. Aaaahhh" She held back a bubbling scream. Pain shot through her skull threatening to split her head into two.

"Sshhh... I am right here Khushi. I am right next to you" Arnav comforted her softly rubbing her back.

"Where am I?" She whispered barely audible

"We're in.. Paris. We're in Paris Khushi" Arnav said

"Paris?" khushi tried to confirm.

"Khushi.. Tum theek ho na? (Khushi.. You're fine Right?)" Arnav asked

"Woh.. Log mujhe.. Kidnap.. Arnav mein In-India.. Mein yahaan kaise.. Aap Arnav.. Aapke saath (They.. They'd kidnapped.. Arnav I.. I-India.. How am I here.. You.. With you)" Khushi stuttered confused

"Shh.. Calm down. Khushi.. Calm Down baby. You're safe.. You're back with me.. They're not here. You're fine. I won't let them near you anymore. It's okay" Arnav cooed softly

Khushi blinked rapidly

"Breath" He whispered making her exhale

"Arnav.. I am scared" Khushi confessed

"Don't be. We are together.. I am with you" Arnav assured

"I won't.. Wake up in the darkness again, Will I?" She asked

"Never.. Never again. Promise" Arnav said softly kissing her forehead

"Darkness.. Is very scary Arnav. Very.. Very scary" Khushi shuddered

"Sshh.. There's only light now... There won't be any darkness in your life. Trust me" Arnav said softly

Khushi hid her face in his chest

"I do.." She whispered, Arnav wrapped his arms around her.

"Sleep" He said. The emotional exhaustion made her fall asleep in a matter of seconds in the security of her husband's arms. And finally Arnav fell asleep too, With a fear of the coming few days nagging his brain.

So... This one is short.. Again!!! I'm sorry if it's disappointing for you my dear readers.. But the story will most probably speed up after another three-five updates. Thanks for all the patience that you've shown with respect to this story. I hope I am able to do justice to this.

This one.. My second story is my most favorite story of all times.. Thank you so very much for being this supportive throughout and I hope and expect you to be that in future too.. Please don't ever give up on me.

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