Forced to Love? ~ Part 16

Forced to Love? ~ Part 16

 

 

The next morning, Arnav woke up and stretched. He smiled feeling content and turned to his side to face Khushi. He saw that Khushi was already awake and sitting with the covers held up to her chest. Arnav’s mind whirled back to the last time they’d woken up like this. She had denied him. Arnav pushed himself up and tired to sit when Khushi turned and realised that he was awake. She smiled and hugged Arnav, making him lose his balance and fall back onto the bed with her on top of him.

 

“Good morning.”

“Khushi never wake up like that, you gave me a heart attack!”

“What you thought I would deny you as my husband after what we went through last night!”

“Well…”

“Arnav, the pleasure you gave me last night was beyond anything!”

“Khushi, I know last night was, a blast! But we need to have a mature conversation about us.”

 

Khushi shifted and sat up, the covers still held close to her body. Arnav too sat up.

 

“Khushi I love you, but I need to know that whatever happened between us was the real deal and not just…”

“I guess I should explain. Arnav I’ve been lying to you for god knows how long now. I stopped loving Karan the night I broke up with him. You’ve been playing on my mind ever since. The first night, we spent together, that was the real thing, I didn’t regret it! That was the best night of my life!”

“But what you said the next morning?”

“After having been with you for a while, I just felt that I wasn’t good enough for you. You’re so special, so different, you’re rich and everything, whereas I’m just an average girl.”

“Is that why you put me through that hell!”

“I’m so sorry!”

“I was just joking about the hell.”

“I know but…”

 

Arnav cupped Khushi face and then spoke.

 

“Baby, I wouldn’t have fallen in love with you, if I looked at you like an average girl. You’re my princess; the one everyone always said that would come in my life. Khushi I wouldn’t have married you if I looked down on you! Why would you think like that?”

“I don’t know. I was scared, insecure, I didn’t know I just didn’t want to get played again! I knew that you’re special from more or less right from the start! But I was scared. Arnav tell me something though, I never though you’d go and tell our personal matters to someone else.”

“I was just getting their, Khushi I’m so sorry about Sheetal! I didn’t intend to tell her! I went to a club when we were in Agra and she was there and we spoke for a while and I just kind of let everything loose. I’m sorry baby! I didn’t want to tell her!”

“Oh, ok. I understand. But please, tell her to keep her distance! She had her paws all over you yesterday!”

“Someone’s getting possessive!”

“You’re mine Arnav Singh Raizada and the moment I see another woman near you, I will kill myself, you got that!”

 

Arnav pressed his finger to Khushi’s lip.

 

“Baby, don’t say that, I can’t live without you!”

“Hey, I wasn’t being serious. Do you really think I’d kill myself so that another woman could get her hands on you once I’m gone, no way!”

 

She moved in and kissed Arnav and he held onto her tightly. She pressed into him and he leaned back and lay back on the bed with her on top. Khushi’s kisses got hungrier and more needy as the seconds passed. When the kissing came to an end, Arnav looked at her.

 

“Someone’s still got energy for more! I would have thought all night would satisfy you.”

“Maybe all night wasn’t enough!”

Just then Arnav’s phone rang and he answered it.

 

“Yeah Akaash? What? Ok, we’ll be there.”

 

“What’s the matter?”

“You’re dad, he’s critical. They’ve taken him into intensive care.”

He’s Amazing ~ Part 48

 

 

The guests began to leave after eating. The Raizada’s stuck around and the last of Khushi’s luggage was loaded into the car.

Once everything was ready, the Kashap’s got ready for Khushi’s bidaai. The Raizada’s all stood outside the Kashap house and watched as Arnav and Khushi made their way to the door with the Kashap’s. Arnav stepped outside. Buaji came forward with the plate of colour and got Khushi to leave her hand prints on the door frame. Then Buaji came forward with the plate of rice. Khushi scooped a little rice at a time and threw it over her head and Garima caught it in her sari. By the time she reached the car, her face was drenched with tears. All the Kashap’s came forward and hugged Khushi.

 

“Khushi, don’t cry babe, its not like we’re not going to see each other again. After you come back from your honeymoon we’re going to be going back to university and remember you’re still my roommate!”

“I’m going to miss you so much!”

 

Once the last of the rituals were done, Arnav helped Khushi into the car. The driver closed the door and then they drove off. ArHi had the car to themselves. Khushi rested her head on Arnav’s chest.

 

“You ok?”

“Yeah, just slightly tired.”

“It’s been a long week, huh?”

“Very long.”

“Well there’s quite a bit of traffic, it might take a while to get home, if you want, have a short nap.”

“Yeah, ok.”

 

Khushi shut her eyes and as snuggled closer to Arnav.

Once they almost reached home, Arnav gently woke Khushi up.

 

“Huh? Are we home?”

“Very nearly.”

 

Khushi sorted herself out and the car pulled up on the drive. Khushi saw Payal come forward with Anjali.

They smiled and helped Khushi out of the car. They led Khushi into the house and then Anjali walked in front and took the Taal from Nani ji who was waiting at the entrance with the rest of the family. Anjali did the whole welcoming the new bride stuff. After tipping the pot of rice with her foot Arnav and Khushi were entering the house when Mamiji stopped them and told them that as per tradition Arnav had to carry Khushi into the house. Khushi blushed at the idea but then nani ji said that it must be done. Arnav lifted Khushi off her feet and brought her over the threshold and carried her all the way to the living room. Arnav put Khushi down and every clapped.

 

“Now usually we would play games, but it’s got very late and you both have a lot to do tomorrow before you go off for your honeymoon, so Payal please take Khushi up to her room.”

 

Payal held Khushi and helped her up the stairs. Once at the top of the stairs Khushi looked at the large and long corridor before her. Payal walked her to the end of the corridor and then opened the door to the room at the very end. Khushi looked around at the large room. Payal walked in with Khushi and watched as Khushi looked around fascinated.

 

“This is your room.”

“It’s beautiful!”

 

Khushi looked at the large window which looked out to a medium sized swimming pool.

 

“I know what you’re thinking. You can’t go swimming in that, its only 3 feet deep.”

 

Khushi moved her eyes away from the pool and looked round. The room was decorated with roses and silk. But in general the room had a red and cream theme. The carpet was cream, and three of the walls were cream other than the forth which was red. The curtains were red as well.

 

“Arnav ji’s just had the room redecorated.”

“It’s beautiful.”

 

Khushi turned and looked at the wardrobes which had taken up more or less and entire wall.

 

“We would have had you’re stuff sorted, but we didn’t know what you would take with you tomorrow. We didn’t put anything away because we didn’t want to make your job longer.”

“It’s fine Jiji.”

 

Payal helped Khushi and sat her down on the bed.

 

“Well I should leave now, Arnav ji would want to get to you!”

“I’m nervous.”

“Don’t be. It’s not like you’re about to spend the night with a stranger!”

“I know, but it’s all just so new.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll leave now. Goodnight Khushi.”

“Goodnight.”

 

Payal left and shut the door quietly. Khushi continued to look around the room. Then she heard footsteps and blushed.

The door opened slowly and Arnav walked in. he shut the door and then locked it. He walked over to the bed and sat down beside Khushi.

 

“You ok?”

“Yeah.”

“Do you want to get changed? I mean I don’t really see why you have to suffer in such a heavy attire all night.”

“Ok, yeah I’ll change.”

 

Khushi carefully got off the bed and opened the smallest of her luggage and took out a nightdress. She went into the bathroom and locked the door behind her.

 

After what felt like a lifetime to Arnav, he heard the door unlock and saw Khushi walking out in a red nightdress. He looked up and smiled as he checked her out. Khushi noticed and blushed. She also noticed that Arnav had got changed into a casual t-shirt and jogging bottoms.

She got onto the bed again and snuggled close to Arnav. He lifted her chin and kissed her on the lips lightly. When the kiss broke he took Khushi’s hands in his own and then spoke.

 

“I know it’s our suhaag and everything, but Khushi I know you’re tired and I am too. So if you want we can, but if you don’t want to I’m not going to insist or anything. You know me, if you’re up for it I am too. But if you don’t want to then its fine by me. We have all our lives together now to do it.”

 

Khushi smiled throughout Arnav’s little speech and smiled. She hugged him when she was done.

 

“Thank you, for being so understanding. Honestly, I’m really tired and like you said, we have all our lives now; we can do it anytime we want. Thank you Arnav.”

 

Arnav lay Khushi down and then covered them with the blanket. Once he too was settled, Khushi snuggled up to him and they soon fell asleep.

Forced to Love? ~ Part 15

Forced to Love? ~ Part 15

 

 

“She left?”

“Yes sir.”

 “Where did she go?”

“She’s booked herself into a hotel room.”

“So she’s still here!”

“Yes sir.”

“What room?”

“Room 67 sir.”

“Thank you!”

 

Arnav rushed in the direction of the lifts. He went up to the 6^th floor and looked for the door marked 67. He found it at last and knocked on the door.

 

“Who is it?”

“It’s Arnav, open the door.”

 

Khushi opened the door but before Arnav could even see her, she blindfolded him and pulled him into the room.

 

“What the!”

“Shhh. Say nothing and the sooner I will let you see again.”

“Khushi, what’s this about?”

 

She pushed him and he fell onto the bed. He pushed himself up and sat down.

 

“Khushi!”

 

She sat down beside him.

 

“This is the best way to get your attention. I’ve been trying to talk to you all evening but either you kept avoiding me or leaving me.”

 

She got up and sat on his lap and kissed his lips tenderly.

 

“I wanted to tell you that I loved you. That I want to give our relationship a go. But clearly you don’t want me any more. You’ve got Sheetal now.”

“Why would you think that? I don’t want Sheetal, I want you.”

“That’s good then, because I can’t stand seeing another girl around you, your mine. All mine and I’m not about to share you.”

 

Khushi took Arnav’s blindfold off and the sight before him made his heart flutter. There Khushi was on his lap, in nothing but her lingerie. She smiled and followed his eyes as they made their way down her body.

 

“You like what you see?”

“I love it.”

“You can have more.”

“Can I?”

“Absolutely.”

 

Khushi shifted and sat so that she was straddling Arnav. She moved in and kissed him again on his lips. This time he too kissed her. The kiss started light and got more and more heated as the seconds passed. Khushi wrapped her arms around Arnav’s neck and he pulled her closer and allowed himself to hold her waist. When the kiss broke naturally Arnav looked at the beauty that was in his arms.

 

“Khushi are you sure…”

“You’re an amazing kisser, I must say.”

 

She looked at Arnav. Then moved in to kiss him again. He kissed her back and smiled whilst doing it. He held her close, but noticed she was struggling slightly to bring her arms forward. Arnav moved back slightly, still keeping their lips in the tight lock. Khushi brought her hands forward and started to unbutton Arnav’s jacket. Once she was done she slipped it off him and began her work on his shirt. She slipped it off too and then broke the kiss. She looked at his hard abs and ran her hand down him. Arnav closed his eyes and took in a harsh breath.

 

“What’s the matter? You don’t like me touching you?”

“I want you so bad.”

“You can have me.”

 

Khushi pushed Arnav down onto the bed and he looked up at her.

 

“Close you’re eyes.”

 

Arnav closed his eyes and Khushi reached up and tied his hands to the headboard.

 

“What the?”

“You can have me, only after I have tortured you for torturing me this evening!”

 

Arnav shook his head but he kept smiling at her. Khushi moved in and unzipped Arnav’s trousers. She threw his trousers away and her eyes rested on the bulge that was hidden by his boxers. She looked up at Arnav who was still clearly fighting for his self control. She mustered up all the courage that she had and moved to pull his boxers away. She slipped her fingers onto the waistband and pulled Arnav’s boxers away. There before her was his huge manhood. Khushi gasped slightly and then moved in a placed a small kiss on it.

 

“Khushi don’t do that! I won’t be able to stop myself.”

“You can’t do anything. You’re tied up!”

 

She took his manhood in her little hands and looked at it. She looked up at Arnav who had his eyes clenched shut. She squeezed it slightly causing him to open his eyes.

 

“Khushi, untie me now.”

“What will I get in return?”

“What do you want?”

“For you to fuck me all night.”

“Deal!”

 

Khushi reached up and untied Arnav. The moment that she did, he pinned her down onto the bed and kissed her senseless. His hands moved behind her and unclipped her bra. He pulled it off her and threw it away. Breaking the kiss, he moved down her legs and pushed her panties away. He repositioned himself above her and noticed Khushi clutching the bed sheets.

 

“What’s the matter?”

“Feeling nervous.”

 “Why?”

“Because you’re huge!”

“So, I fitted fine last time! And you were a virgin and it was our first time.”

“Just do it!”

 

Arnav looked at her, kissed her on the lips and then plunged in. Khushi gasped.

 

“You ok?”

 

Khushi nodded and Arnav took it as his cue. He pulled himself out and once his tip almost left her, he thrust himself back in. Khushi wrapped her legs around his waist and moaned.

 

“Faster.”

Was all Khushi managed to say.

Arnav registered what she said and thrust into her faster and harder. Khushi’s moans got more and more frequent. Arnav could feel Khushi getting closer and closer and he too knew that he couldn’t go on for much longer. Khushi reached her orgasm a few moments later and then Arnav too climaxed.

 

“You ok?”

Arnav looked at Khushi and saw that she was still trying to catch her breath. When she did, all she could mutter was,

 

“Again. I wanna do it again!”

He’s Amazing ~ Part 47

 

 

The party continued late into the night. Arnav and Khushi spent almost all night together, dancing. NK and Lavanya watched as they danced. ArHi kissed time and time again. Lavanya and NK watched and smiled the whole time, they too shared secret kisses.

 

There was a bit of time left until the Bharaat was due to arrive. Khushi’s wedding lengha was bought to her by the Raizada. It was a deep red with antique work. It was accompanied with antique styled jewellery. The beautician had come and got Khushi ready. Lavanya and Sia were wearing purple lenghas. They had decided to wear the same.

The Kashap’s walked into Lavanya and Khushi’s room.

 

“Khushi, we just want you to know that even though you will be leaving us today, you will always be our daughter no matter what happens. Khushi there may have been times over the years where we haven’t been the perfect parents to you, or haven’t given you what you wanted, but darling know that we have always loved you like our daughter. Maybe even more than we loved our own daughter. So if we have ever hurt you in any way, please forgive us.”

“Uncle Ji, what are you saying? How could you guys ever think that I would have any complaints with the way that you have brought me up!? I will always be indebted to you. You took me in when I had no one and needed a family. You have given so much! You guys are my real family and I will always be your daughter.”

 

“The groom has arrived! The groom has arrived!”

“Oh goodness! The groom’s family has arrived and there’s no one from our family there to welcome them!”

 

The Kashap’s rushed downstairs and Khushi wiped her tears away.

 

“Khushi, don’t cry, you’re make ups going to get ruined.”

“I love you Lavanya you know that! You’ve always been the sister I never had! When I came into your life the way I did, you never complained, you never minded that aunty and uncle were giving more attention then there were to you at that point. You always showered me with so much love; I’ll always love you for that, no matter what happens!”

“Hey, hey, no need for all this, I know I’m amazing, you don’t have to tell me. Khushi you are a blessing that came into our lives. Now enough of all this, give them a couple of minutes and they will come to take you down to your prince!”

 

Lavanya and Khushi spoke for ages and then Sia and Priya rushed upstairs and told them that they can go down now! Khushi gasped and looked at herself in the mirror.

 

“You look fine!”

 

They went down and Garima took hold of Khushi when she reached the bottom of the stairs. Everyone looked a Khushi and planted a comment. All were positive. Garima smiled and placed a small kiss on Khushi’s cheek.

 

“Are you nervous?”

“Yes!”

“Don’t worry; you’ll be fine, I was just as nervous as you were. Only thing was I was marrying someone I didn’t know at all.”

 

Khushi smiled and Garima helped Khushi onto the stage, she then sat on this big chair next to Arnav.

 

“Hey, you look beautiful.”

“Thanks, you look good too, but where’s your sehra?”

“Khushi, this is the 21^st century, didn’t want to wear it, would ruin the image!”

“Oh, ok, I don’t mind, this way I don’t have to wait to see your face.”

“Are you ready for our suhaag raat?”

“Hmm, maybe.”

 

But before Arnav could say anything else, some mentioned that it was time to exchange the garlands. Lavanya came round and helped Khushi up.

She passed a garland to Khushi to put on Arnav. But when she tried NK and Akaash pulled him back to Khushi missed. She tried again, but again she missed. The third time round she managed to get it on him.

NK gave Arnav a garland to put on Khushi. He moved in to put it on her, but Lavanya pulled her away.

 

“That’s not fair, we did that first!”

“Hey, NK, no one said that we were allowed to do what you did!”

“Lavanya, please be original!”

 

Lavanya eyed NK, who automatically shut up. Arnav put the garland on Khushi and everyone clapped.

 

Some time passed and Nani ji said that it was time for the rounds. Khushi’s hands began to fidget and Arnav realised this.

 

“Calm down babe. Its ok, this is gonna be fine!”
“I’m so nervous! This is it, after that I’m bound to you for good!”

“Don’t you like that idea?”
“I love it. Just a change isn’t it.”

 

Arnav and Khushi were placed around the holy fire while the priest began chanting all the holy words. ArHi looked at each other and smiled. The pandit then told them to rise and start taking the rounds. They got up and began taking their rounds around the holy fire. Everyone clapped and showered them with flowers. Arnav took a pinch of sindoor and applied it to Khushi and then placed a diamond encrusted mangalsootra around her neck.

 

“You’re fully mine now!”

“I became that the day I actually looked at you.”

Forced to Love? ~ Part 14

Forced to Love? ~ Part 14

 

 

For a while Arnav and Khushi had stayed together but then at some point while Khushi was talking to Aman, Arnav had slipped away.

 

“Khushi forgive me for asking but, is everything ok with you and ASR now?”

“Aman, I don’t know. I want to try and make things better now but he’s not around me long enough to realise that I’ve changed and want to give our relationship another go.”

“Would you like me to talk to him?”

“No. its ok. I think it’ll be better if I do it myself.”

“As you wish, but remember I’m here to help you.”

“Thank you.”

 

Khushi moved away from Aman and tries to find Arnav. Many people stopped her to tell her that she had a lovely singing voice. She simply thanked them politely and then walked away. She looked for Arnav, but couldn’t seem to find him. Then she finally saw him sitting on a sofa in the corner. She rushed forward with a huge smile on her face, but as she approached him her smile slowly began to disappear. She stood from a distance and saw how Arnav had his arm around another girl and was laughing while she was talking. Khushi braved herself and walked towards them. Once Khushi was standing in front of them the other girl looked up at her.

 

“Yeah can I help you?”

“Well I…”

“If you aren’t going to say anything, please leave I’m in the middle of a conversation with your boss.”

“Excuse me!”

“What?”

“I don’t think you’ve realised who I am, I’m…”

“Ladies calm down.”

“Sheetal this is Khushi, my wife. Khushi this is Sheetal, an old friend, she’s just got here from Agra.”

“Oh, from Agra?”

“Yeah.”

“Ah so you’re Khushi! I was hoping to meet you.”

“Arnav can I speak to you.”

“Not now, Khushi, slightly busy.”

“But it’s important.”

“Not now.”

 

Khushi turned around and began to walk away feeling slightly let down but then she felt someone tap her on the shoulder and she turned happily thinking it was Arnav. But to her distaste it was Sheetal.

 

“Look, honey, I don’t want to interfere but I think it’ll be better if you just stay away from Arnav for the rest of the evening.”

“Excuse me, you can’t tell me to keep away from my husband.”

“Darling, your husband doesn’t even want you.”

“You have no right to say such things to me!”

“But it’s true though and you know it. If he wanted you why was he coming out to meet me while you were supposed to be on honeymoon?”

“He was coming to see you?”

“Of course he was, he was with me majority of the evenings.”

 

Khushi felt as though a knife had just been plunged though her heart.

 

“Oh you didn’t know he was with me? God your pathetic you know that Khushi, how could you push a man like him away?”

“That’s got nothing to do with you, you don’t know me, and you can’t comment on anything I’ve done!”

“Honey, Arnav’s told me more than I needed to know. How you push him away, how he was desperately in love with you but you never realised. But don’t worry Khushi, I’ll take care of him, I’ll keep comforting him when he needs me. I’ll give him everything he’s wanted but you never gave!”

“Keep your hands off him!”

“Why does it matter to you? Don’t worry he’s in good hands now, I’ll give him all the pleasure that he deserves.”

 

That was all Khushi need to hear. She raised her hand to slap Sheetal but someone stopped her. She looked at who it was, it was Arnav.

 

“Khushi, what the hell! How could you raise your hand on my friend?”

“Arnav the things she was saying!”

“Khushi, I don’t want to hear it! Apologise to her!”

“But I haven’t done anything wrong!”

“Just do it!”

 

Khushi pulled her hand away from Arnav’s grip and ran away crying. She rushed into the washroom. After what felt like forever, Khushi came out of the washroom, her eyes were red and blotchy but she’d fixed her make up and she was ready to go again.

As she was walking out, the main waiter walked past her and she had an idea. She stopped the waiter and spoke to him. She told him what to do and he agreed to play his part.

 

“Please call me after he asks about me.”

“Yes ma’am.”

 

The waiter walked away and Khushi left from there.

Towards the end of the party Arnav was looking for Khushi but could find her. He had asked everyone around him but none knew where she had gone and she wouldn’t answer her phone. He finally bumped into the main waiter.

 

“Have you seen Khushi?”

“Yes sir she left a while back.”
“She left?”

“Yes sir.”

 

Forced to Love? ~ Part 13

Forced to Love? ~ Part 13

 

 

Khushi got ready for the party. She wore a black sari which was given to her by Anjali. She wanted to make sure that she looked like Arnav’s wife. She wanted to make him proud and keep him happy to some extent. She wanted to prove to him that she wasn’t as bad as he thought she was. Arnav walked out of the bathroom in his black Armani suit. Khushi looked at him and died a little. He looked so hot!

Arnav looked at Khushi and couldn’t breathe. She looked so sexy. The black sari was simple yet made her look like a model. Her stomach was showing slightly. How he wanted to slip his hand under her sari and touch her stomach, but of course he resisted.

 

“Are you sure you want to come. I don’t think you’ll enjoy it much.”

“No its fine. I want to join you. I’m you’re wife it’s my duty to go places with you even if I might not enjoy it.”

“Ok.”

 

Over at the hotel Akaash and Aman, Arnav’s best friend and his companies manager, were juggling between guests trying to interest people in the food and drinks.

 

“Mr Raizada, where is your brother?”

“He should be coming soon.”

 

The man walked away and Aman walked over to Akaash.

 

“Is everything ok with Arnav and Khushi?”

“I should think so, why?”

“No, nothing, he was just saying that she wasn’t really warming up to him.”

“Oh, really? I didn’t know that!”

“Oh, sorry, I shouldn’t have said anything.”
“No it’s ok; I won’t say anything to bhai.”

 

Jus then Arnav and Khushi walked in. Khushi took hold of Arnav’s arm and he led them in. the press rushed forward and started asking questions. The bodyguards all moved forwards and blocked Arnav and Khushi so that the press couldn’t get to them. Once inside the main part of the building everything was much calmer. Akaash and Aman went forward to receive ArHi.

 

“Bhai what took you guys so long? All the guests have arrived and have been waiting for you for ages.”
“Sorry, we got caught up.”

“Hi, you must be Khushi; I’m Aman, Arnav’s best friend and the manager. I wasn’t at the wedding due to personal commitments.”

“Oh, you’re Aman! It’s nice to meet you.”

 

Khushi made a mental note of Aman. She was to kill this guy at the first chance she got; he was the one that suggested that Arnav should leave her!

Aman took to the stage and addressed the guests.

 

“Ladies and gentlemen. Mr Arnav Singh Raizada, the CEO has arrived. Please put your hands together for Mr Raizada.

 

Arnav took Khushi hand and they walked down the long cat walk. Khushi held onto Arnav’s arm and certain people clicked pictures. Arnav took the microphone and spoke.

 

“Thank you for joining us on this joyous occasion. As many of you know this party has been held to celebrate the fact that AR Designs has been awarded ‘The Best Fashion House of the Year’ award!”

 

There was a lot of clapping, when people settled down Arnav continued to speak.

 

“I’m sure many of you are wondering who this beautiful woman is, she’s my wife, Mrs Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada. I would also like to tell you that she will be the cover of next year’s calender for AR designs.”

 

 There was a huge cheer from the crowd and people clapped.

 

“I will? You didn’t say anything to me about it.”

“I wanted to surprise you. Payal once told me you had a dream to do a proper photo shoot for a fashion house.”

“Thank you.”

 

Arnav moved away from her slightly and smiled.

 

“KISS, KISS, KISS, KISS, KISS…”

 

The crowd had begun a cheer and wanted Arnav and Khushi to kiss. Arnav turned the microphone on again a spoke.

 

“Guys, you can’t actually expect me to publically display my affections for my wife.”

“Mr Raizada, one kiss! It won’t kill anyone!” – Shouted a man from the crowd.

 

Arnav looked to Khushi who smiled slightly and whispered.

 

“He’s right Arnav, one kiss won’t kill anyone.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah, it’s for the good of your company.”

 

Arnav gave the microphone to Aman who had moved forward to collect it. Arnav moved in slowly and looked at Khushi who had closed her eyes, anticipating the kiss. When their lips touched it was as though electricity surged between them. Arnav pulled Khushi closer to himself and their kiss intensified. Khushi wrapped her arms around Arnav’s neck and snuggled closer to him, but then he pulled away.

There was an out break of cheers and people clapped. During the kiss there were many people clicking pictures. Khushi felt slightly flustered but smiled.

 

Aman looked at them slightly confused.

“Only yesterday Arnav had said things weren’t right with Khushi, then how come today she was willing to kiss him in front of everyone? Something was definitely up…”

Forced to Love? ~ Part 12

Forced to Love? ~ Part 12

 

 

It was the same night and Arnav had gone out. Khushi had stayed awake, waiting for him because she wanted to ask what he would like her to wear to the party. She had started to fell sleepy, but decided that he’d be back soon. She looked at the clock, it was nearly half 3 in the morning. She decided that he wouldn’t be back any time soon and went to bed, feeling slightly deflated.  Just as she was getting in bed, the door opened slightly and Arnav walked it. Khushi jumped out of bed and stood in front of him.

 

“Where the hell have you been?”

“How come you haven’t gone to sleep yet?”

“I was waiting for you to come home.”

“Well you don’t need to worry about me or wait for me when I go out.”

“How can I not worry when you don’t come back and it’s near enough 4 in the morning?”

“Keep you’re voice down Khushi!”

“Why should I, let everyone hear, I want to see what they have to say about you staying out so late.”

“Khushi you know, you’re so double standards! When we were on honeymoon in an unknown city you go off with a stranger and that’s ok, but I can’t go out with friends when I’m practically at home?”

“I told you. I wasn’t thinking straight that night and I’m sorry!”

“Sorry doesn’t make it better Khushi! You have no idea what was going through my mind that night! Anything could have happened to you! For all I knew you could have had an accident or someone could have raped you for crying out loud!”

“I…”

“To you this is all a joke, but to me this marriage started off with a meaning. But I don’t see the point now; you’d do anything to get out of it now.”

“Arnav I…”

“I thought that maybe at some point you’d realise how much you meant to me, but clearly you don’t. Now I’m doing what you told me to do, and let me tell you now, even doing what you said isn’t satisfying!”

 

Khushi looked down, not knowing what to say.

Arnav turned his back to her and walked into the bathroom with his night clothes. Once he shut the door, Khushi let her tears flow. She remembered what he had just said.

“Anything could have happened to you! For all I knew you could have had an accident or someone could have raped you.”

He cared so much. She wanted to be able to love him, but she couldn’t. There was something holding her back. What it was, she didn’t know, but she knew there was something there. She’d been making excuses for ages now, saying things like she stilled loved Karan, but she knew she didn’t. She’d got over Karan the day she went to meet him in the hotel. She wanted to be able to confine in Arnav, but she couldn’t. she pulled herself together and wiped her tears away, she would make him proud at the party tomorrow, show him that she did care, that she wasn’t as self centred as he thought she was.

 

“I’m gonna show you the true power of Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, be ready for her Arnav!”

 

Forced to Love? ~ Part 11

Forced to Love? ~ Part 11

 

 

It was the last day of Arnav and Khushi’s honeymoon. Things had been going quite smoothly, but that was only because Arnav avoided Khushi as much as he could. He had hoped Khushi hadn’t noticed, but she had, and she wasn’t too pleased. She preferred it that he wasn’t trying anything on her, but she felt lonely.

Arnav was gathering all his stuff and Khushi watched as he sighed.  Just then his phone began to ring. He smiled and answered it.

 

“Hey! I was wondering whether you were going to call me or not… I’m coming going back to Delhi this evening, when are you going to join me?”

There was a pause and Arnav laughed.

“Ha, yeah… Yeah, I…”

He looked at Khushi and his expression turned unreadable.

“I’ll call you later.”

 

With that, he disconnected the call and went back to packing.

 

“Who was that then?”

“Does it matter to you?”

“Well, not really.”

“Then don’t question me, I don’t question you when you’re on the phone, so don’t do it to me please.”

 

Khushi looked away. He’d changed; he didn’t want to talk to her any more. But she couldn’t blame him; this is what she had wanted from him.

Khushi left the room and Arnav watched her leave, his expression changed and softened. He hated being hard with her, but this is what she wanted. She wanted this marriage only for the happiness for her father; he had no right to make her love him. He would let her go and make sure he got over her at the same time, but for now, he would do as she had wanted. To move on and have fun.

 

Some time passed and Khushi made her way to their room. She heard that Arnav was on the phone.

 

“Yeah, I know what you’re saying, but I can’t come and see you. Me and Khushi are going back in a bit… I understand… No I can’t! Yeah I know we hadn’t seen each other in years, but now are have, I’ll see you again soon. Yeah, bye.”

 

He disconnected the call and put his phone to aside. Khushi held onto to the door knob and reality sunk in…

 

Later that evening they got home. Payal rushed over to Khushi and hugged her.

 

“I missed you so much Khushi! How was your honeymoon?”

 

Khushi looked over at Arnav who was talking to Akaash.

 

“It was great Jiji.”

“I told you. Arnav ji would take so much care of you that you would forget about everyone else who’s been in your life.”

 

After speaking to everyone, ArHi went up to their room. They started putting all their stuff away when Akaash came and knocked on the door.

 

“Bhai, I forgot to tell you, there’s an office party tomorrow at a hotel. I know you and Khushi bhabi are still tired, but you have to attend tomorrow evening.”

 

Akaash left and Arnav turned to Khushi.

 

“You don’t have to come if you don’t want to. I know what happened the last time we went to a party together.”

“Arnav I’m sorry about what happened that night. But I swear I didn’t do anything stupid with him! And I know you’re probably thinking that taking me out this time is a stupid thing to do, but I swear I won’t leave your side this time and be a good wife to you in front of all your important clients and workers.”

“Are you sure you wanna come?”

“Yes, please.”

“Ok. You can join me.”

Forced to Love? ~ Part 10

Forced to Love? ~ Part 10

 

 

It was 2 in the morning and Khushi still hadn’t come back. Arnav had gone back to the cabin and was seething with anger. He had hoped that she would get jealous and come back to get him, but she hadn’t done that, she had gone off with some other guy. He had tried calling her, but she wouldn’t reply. By about half 2, sleep took over and Arnav fell asleep.

 

Khushi walked in, just after 3. She walked in quietly and noticed Arnav asleep on the sofa. She picked up the blanket and covered him. She was about to go into the bathroom when she noticed his phone buzzing. Curiosity and anger took over. He had probably given that other girl his number!

She picked up his phone and noticed it was open to his ‘Wats app’. She opened the first one of the evening. She read it and then went back to the menu. They were all from his friend Aman.

 

“So you just went off with another girl and left Khushi on her own.”

“You know how she feels about me. I thought I’d give her a bit of space.”

“No Arnav, you hoped that she would come for you. Be all filmy and tell you that she loved you! For god’s sake Arnav can’t you see you’ve married a slut?”

“Shut it Aman, you might be my best friend but you’ve got no right saying anything like that about my wife.”

“Ok, I’m sorry dude, but I can’t see you like this!”

“I know, but why don’t you see, I love her!”

“But she doesn’t love you does she? She still can’t get over her ex and now she’s gone off with some other guy. Arnav she isn’t the type of girl for you.”

“I know, and I hate the fact I left her on her own, but I didn’t think she’d just go off with another stranger!”

“Mate, I think you should let her go, she isn’t worth it.”

“I don’t know Aman, I seriously don’t know. Look I’m going to sit around and see if she comes back, I’m so tired. Good night.”

“Night and mate, please look after yourself.”

 

Khushi put his phone back. She didn’t know what to think. She knew what she had done was wrong and she shouldn’t have done it, but she didn’t know what else to do. She felt tears welling up in her eyes. He loved her so much and this was how she treated him. She went to the bathroom and got changed. She then got into bed, and saw him. He looked so tense and she knew why. lying in bed, her mind went back to the night she had spent with Arnav.

How he had caressed her body.

Kissed her.

Licked her…

She turned onto her side and still he clouded her mind.

His hard and muscular body.

His skilful hands.

Slowly she fell asleep, dreaming about god knows that.

 

Khushi woke up and stretched. She sat up and saw a tray with omelettes and a glass of orange juice. She turned and saw Arnav sitting on the edge of the bed, facing away from her. She coughed slightly and he turned.

 

“You’re awake.”

“Yeah, good morning.”

“What time did you get in last night?”

“Before 2.”

“No you didn’t, I was still awake then.”

“Just past 2:30.”

“Don’t lie Khushi, I know you came in later.”

“Fine I got in just after 3!”

“Did you enjoy yourself?”

“Arnav, I…”

“Save it, I don’t want to know.”

“Nothing happened.”

“It doesn’t make a difference. What matters is that you wanted to spend time with another man, when you can’t stand me. I thought it was Karan you wanted. What happened last night, why did you go off with someone else?”

“Arnav, I just needed to get out of there.”
“Then you should have told me! I would have left with you; we could have gone for dinner or something, maybe watch a movie!”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t think then.”

“I know you hate you, you can’t stand me, but seeing as we’re in this, can we at least try to maintain a decent relationship?”

 

After saying this he got up and left. Khushi sat down, not knowing what to think or what to do.

 

Forced to Love? ~ Part 9

Forced to Love? ~ Part 9

 

 

“Arnav there’s a party in hotel Grande. The couple from the other cabin invited us. I told them we wouldn’t go, but they still want us to attend.”

“Just because we’re supposed to be on honeymoon doesn’t mean that I have time for parties. I’m using this time to work Khushi, and you know that.”

“Listen, if you want me to attend that party with you the evening before we go back home, I suggest that you take me to this one tonight.”

“Fine, get ready. If you’re not ready in 30 minutes, we aren’t going.”

 

Khushi sighed. She opened her wardrobe and took out a dusky pink sari and went into the bathroom. Over the last few days, Khushi had seen a new side to Arnav. Ever since she had said that what they shared that night was all a mistake, he’d changed. He wouldn’t sleep in bed with her, wouldn’t look at her lovingly and he no longer tried anything on her. She could tell she had hurt his feelings, but she didn’t like the fact that he wasn’t paying attention to her any more.

They got ready and then left. They entered the hotel with Khushi holding Arnav’s arm. When the host couple approached them and thanked them for joining, Arnav smiled kindly and replied that it was a pleasure to be joining them. They greeted the other couples around but after about being at the party for half an hour, Khushi was starting to feel restless. Everyone around them was dancing, and Arnav had asked for a dance but she herself had refused.

 

“It’s an opportunity for you to touch me! Do you really think that I’m that stupid?”

“Khushi get a grip! I told you if you don’t want to be in a proper relationship with me, I don’t care any more.”

 

Before Khushi could say anything, a tall, slim and beautiful girl approached Arnav.

 

“Hey handsome, would you like to dance? I’ve noticed your wife isn’t in the mood.”

“Yeah, sure why not.”

 

Arnav got up and offered the girl his hand. She took it and he led her onto the dance floor. Khushi looked away. There was a bubble growing within her, but she pushed it away.

But then a man came up to her.

 

“Hi beautiful. You know it’s not good for a beautiful woman like yourself to be sitting around on her own.”

 

He sat down and Khushi smiled. He offered his hand and she shook it.

 

“I’m Sameer.”
“I’m Khushi.”

 

They spoke for a while and Khushi enjoyed his company.

 

“Do you want to get out of here? Maybe go to a club, have a drink or something.”

“Yeah, sure, why not.”

 

She grabbed her stuff and looked for Arnav. She couldn’t see him. She picked up her phone and texted him.

 

“Gone out. You go back to the cabin, I’ll be back in a bit.”