Khushi looked at Arnav who was looking at her with a pleading and guilty look.. She gulped nervously.. What has she gotten herself into?
She just can't leave him in this broken state being selfish like he always behaved nor can she be here and comfort him leaving her decision behind..
She stood there just staring him whose eyes were now red but she could see his struggle for being normal and strong again..
Good.. She thought.. If he collects his strong self by his own then she would be spared from that doing that and giving pain to herself by being biased to him in comaparison of her own self..
Its good he just goes back to be that cold.. Ruthless.. King Arnav Singh Raizada rather than a guilty.. Broken husband of hers..
She saw him taking deep breaths and regaining himself.. Thanking the Almighty she decided to leave him alone and spare herself too when she heard him again..
Maaf ker do Khushi..(Forgive me Khushi).. Please.. I am sorry.. I am so sorry..
And with that she once again saw his torn form although much to her relief he was not crying.. Still she slapped her forehead with her palms to see him like that..
Damn.. Where did that ruthless Arnav went?
He is much better than this guilty.. grumpy kid standing in front of her.. She just can't handle this person who rather being strong is looking so distressed.. She can't just bear the sight of his messed form because at that moment she just feels like taking him in her arms and sooth him till he regains his the mighty self back..
She looked at Arnav in anger who was looking at her innocently.. Damn.. Why the heck this man is being like this?
She needs to keep a check on both of them.. Maintaining a tight face She said little harshly-
Stop being like this Arnav.. You are making it difficult for both of us..
Arnav looked at her painfully.. This is not her.. His Jalebi only knew how to be sweet.. She just knew how to mix sweetness in everyone's life by her presence..
Yes.. She used to.. But thanks to you and your selfishness.. You lost her.. Mocked his heart which was equally and badly bruised in his selfishness just like her..
Khushi observed his expressions and seeing him hurt.. She felt little bad.. He is already so devasted because of Payal's issue.. She can't add more to his misery..
She softened her tone a little and said rather knocked it in his brain as it seemed he has forgotten it in the moment-
Right now its not about us.. Its about Payal.. We need to bring her out of this misery.. We need to strengthen her.. And we definitely need to bring herself back which is lost somewhere..
And then unknown to her.. The next words left her mouth and before she could control it.. It was rather too late as Arnav's eyes had instantly shined with a divine energy for finally getting a hope -
And regarding us.. We will..
We will.. Discuss about us later..
She kept her palms on the mouth and blinked nervously while Arnav made advancement towards her..
Cupping her cheeks.. In his deep husky.. Able to weaken her knees voice he seeked confirmation for what he heard..
Promise.. That we will..
He looked so hopeful and Now that Khushi herself had said that.. She won't back out either.. She possess that much courage not to back out in any situation..
Umm.. Yea.. She said while taking his palms which were resting on her cheeks in between her hands..
Shevwasnt sure why exactly she said that.. She seriously had no hopes.. She was afraid.. It didnt look permanent to her.. She had a fear that Arnav would again hurt her.. Disown her for his selfishness..
As it is. A king can't marry a commoner.. That was the rule..
But she let it fo for the moment if that's what gives him happiness..
Now.. Just focus on what's necessary.. He needs to be punished.. He should be punished..
She said in a grudge full voice while Arnav became upset again..
Its again all because of me Right? My little sister destroyed herself just for me.. For my reputation and my happiness.. Hell of a selfish person I am Khushi.. I wonder if I would forgive myself ever for hurting my Princess and My Queen.. But one thing is sure.. That Ba****d will face hell in hands of this brother.. He would seek mercy but he won't get it.. That's a Brother's oath..
He chuckled dryly at his initial words and then dangerously while moving a little away from her and she at once felt the loss..
Butterflies erupted in her stomach along with a pant in her heart but she chose to keep quiet.. Neither Arnav expected an answer for that nor comfort.. He knew what he said was simply truth..
She tried leaving again and he yet again called her-
Khushi..
She turned around meeting his eyes seeking answers for him stopping her again..
I am leaving for Fatehgarh tomorrow early morning for a couple of days..
Khushi knew it must be something related to that leech Shyam and as she has full trustvon Arnav.. She nodded simply and again tried to leave and he again called-
Khushi..
Will you please take care of Payal and Lavanya?
She nodded saying- You need not ask me Arnav.. I myself will make sure that Leech be away from my Payal..
Arnav simply smirked admiring his wifey's love and possessiveness towards his sister..
And I will also take care of Lavanya.. You need not worry..
Arnav smiled and then asked little hesitatingly-
Khushi.. Can you shift to the palace till I come back?
I need an assurance that my family is fine and safe and only and only You can give me the assurance..
Khushi was suddenly so nervous.. The thought to live in that palace made her freak out.. Ofcourse it won't be so easy to live in her Sasuraal when now everybody is aware that She is the eldest Daughter-in-law of the house. The King's wife.. His Queen..
But then its not the time to ponder upon all these.. She knows Payal needs her and she would be with her so she simply nodded a yes again..
Take Akash along with you as well.. Arnav said and this time Khushi truly wanted to run..
She had so much to ponder upon.. The thought of living in the palace.. Ohh God.. It was something she grew up dreaming about and then those incidents in the palace after her return.. She needs to cope up with all of those..
She was leaving and he stopped her again and this time it highly annoyed her..
What? She asked with a frown looking at him..
Umm.. Ahh.. Can I.. Can I get a hug please?
Khushi's eyes were wide and jaws dropped which Arnav made chuckle a bit.. Trust this king to ask something like this from her in this odd situation..
What does this stupid thinks of himself?
He wants a hug?
Why?
To boost my energy Khushi.. He with a small smile answered the question that arised in her mind startling her..
It brought back the memories to both of them when Arnav had cultivated the habit of hugging his little Khushi before every important event in his life.. He used to say Jalebi is my energy charger.. I need her hug and kisses before every important thing.. It was his maths exam that day and he had run to Khushi's house followed by his worried parents from his behaviour and listening to his thoughts and logic the elders just used to laugh aloud thinking it to be the children's love and affection towards each other.. He was hardly 11 and little Khushi used to run and sit in his lap kissing and hugging the hell out of him..
The tradition continued till Arnav started realising Khushi's feelings for him at the age of 15.. They were already married and this was making him nervous and angry and as a result he started drifting apart from her.. It was the beginning of his selfishness and her misery.. Which not only shattered her dreams but their friendship and love as well..
Khushi being too overwhelmed by the past memories slowly went and hugged him softly and placed her head on his chest.. Arnav wrapped her in his possessive arms feeling lively and breathing after years with his brightest and peaceful smile..
Two minutes later Khushi tried to break the hug as it was just consuming her mind and heart but failed as Arnav had literally concooned her small petite figure in his broad and manly chest and hands..
She pushed him a little and in return his hold only tightened more and more drawing her closest to him..
It continued till Khushi finally gave up and let him.. Hug her till his heart content.. Making Arnav smily victorioisly and with satisfaction.. Ohh.. Only he knows.. How peaceful and Divine it was for him..
He is just a desperate.. Opportunist Husband.. Ugh.. True.. It is.. Few things changes never..
King Arnav Singh Raizada's demands.. reasons and ways were one of those and well it was everytime on cost of her.. His wifey..
And there my readers she realised.. he can never.. Never ever stop hoping to have her back in his life as his wife.. He has always been in love with her and will always love her madly.. Crazily and Selflessly with all his will and might..
May be.. This time he is more prepared to win her than the previous time..
To be continued..
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