Part17

It was three days Arnav and Khushi were in Gupta House. It was Khushi who wanted to spend with her mother but it seems like Arnav was doing that healthier than Khushi.

Garima and Anjali liked Arnav very much. He inspired them being as his own self. It's only Khushi who need more effort to gain her Love. She was disappointed while Garima and Anjali gave more attention to her husband than her. Why not? They are witnessing a man whom they ever dreamt of. They were happy about Khushi as they knew HOW she is. Now they felt tension-free seeing Arnav's care and love for them, if a man can be relationship freak with their in-laws then no need to say about his own relationship with his WIFE.

Even Shashi and Shyam were impressed by Arnav. He discussed his business and they shared their experience through Khushi didn't like it. It was fine if it is with her Mom and Bhabi. But it did not feel good to see him with those men whom she hates the most. She was not ready to believe them. She used to hide somewhere and hear their talks whenever Arnav was with them. She was scared that they could change her husband also like them. Yes, She scared about her unknowingly.

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Khushi was hell irritated seeing him working from home. He was not going to office.

Khushi: Won't you go to office? What will happen if you keep on staying at home?

Arnav(mockingly): Wow, too much of concern on your husband? Not bad Mrs. Khushi Arnav.

Khushi rolled her eyes. Why should she try to talk with him when she knew very well that nevertheless he will turn the table in his favor?

Khushi: People will gossip like "The Great ASR is in his In-Laws".

Arnav(chuckled): It's not gossip but Come here, look.

He turned his laptop towards her. Khushi's jaw dropped seeing their photos which he clicked in his mobile last evening on the terrace while chitchatting with Garima and Anjali. He uploaded it in his social account with the subtitle "ENJOYING IN IN-LAWS". Khushi sighed seeing.

Khushi: Won't you care about anyone?

Arnav: Why not? I care about my family. My mom, Dad, and my WIFE, very much. I will do anything to make them happy. But I won't care about the world, society, people, etc., etc., we couldn't even eat, if we start caring about people. (he said tilting his head)

Khushi: Won't you even care when "girls" talk rubbish about you? Won't those talks affect you? Won't it touch your MANLY EGO?

Arnav stopped his work and smiled inwardly. He turned towards her and sat facing her.

Arnav: It won't. Honestly speaking. I want to be loyal to my Wife. Not after our marriage but from the begging. My mother filled those thoughts in my mind whenever she gets a chance. I'm brought up with those kinds of thoughts. It's simple. I'm very possessive about my wife. I'm also ought to give the same what I'm expecting from her right? I can expect her to be loyal, only when I deserve it. And EGO? I have but I won't show it often, only when someone pulls my wrong nerves Khushi looked elsewhere) Otherwise, it remains inactive. You should have understood when I'm shamelessly behind you (he chuckled).

Khushi was impressed. She was fighting with her inner emotions not want to show her joy to her husband. She thanked Ratna inwardly. She felt bad for Shyam. If Shashi was good in his character then Shyam would not have become like what he is today. Anjali also would have been happy with her husband. It's everything because of Parents and their responsibility towards their children. They are like a LIGHTHOUSE in their children's life who should show the right path in finding SHORE. Shashi missed to do so. Garima was helpless when Shyam's grip went from her hand following Shashi's footstep. She looked at Arnav who was admiring those photos in his social site. An unknown pride occupied her heart.

Evening

Arnav was in the study room. Guptas had very good collection of books. The maximum of them were Khushi's collection. The books itself shows her character. Most of them were based on Famine life. He smiled seeing those. At the same time, Shyam entered inside and smiled at Arnav.

Shyam: Hi Arnav. These are Khushi's collection.(chuckled) she is such a hard nut.

Arnav(cutting him): Might be for you. ( he said sternly)

Shayam: Are you saying that she is sweet?

Arnav(sternly): Sweetest.

Shyam: OK. Fine. What about your program today evening?

Arnav: Program? I will watch daily soap with my wife and mother in law, while eating her hand made snacks. ( He smiled)

Shyam: How about joining me for the party?

Arnav: party? Which party?

Shyam(winking): Special party, with EVERYTHING.

Arnav knew the meaning of EVERYTHING. His expression changed in to stony while Shyam continued.

Shyam: We should enjoy our life as much as possible, because we can't get our lost AGE again, right?

Arnav: I'm already enjoying my life with my wife. (he started flipping the page of the book which was in his hands)

Shyam: Oh come on Arnav. Do you have any idea what people are talking behind your back? Someone even asked me either you have any "FEELINGS" or not. ( he laughed)

Arnav: I don't want to prove my "FEELINGS" to someone other than my wife.

Shyam(irritatingly): you are giving food to thought Arnav. I doubt really you are a "MAN"?

Next second, a tight slap fell on Shyam's cheek. Before Shyam composing himself Khushi pushed him with force and he hit on the wall. She took a flower vase in a jiffy to hit on his head. Arnav shocked seeing, Khushi's MAHAKALI avatar. Before she does so, Arnav caught hold of her hand in one hand and circled her waist by another from behind. She was trying to hit Shyam by spring violently from Arnav's arms while roaring at Shyam.

Khushi: Dare you, one more word about my husband then I will kill you for sure. How dare you try to pull him into the daggle? What do you think of him? Do you think you could change his mind by filling your rotten ideas? You won't even deserve to stand in front of him. I'm warning you if I see you near him then I will tear your dirty mouth. You bloody dangler...

Arnav was holding her in his arms, though he did that many times but today it was something out of the ordinary. He is holding a "WIFE" who can't tolerate a single word which could lower her husband's respect.

Shyam went from there after dusting his shirt, while rubbing his cheek where Khushi's fingerprint was visible. Arnav left her hand slowly looking at her face totally stunned. Khushi threw the vase in anger as if it was not a vase but Shyam which broke into pieces. She was trembling in Arnav's hold, her body was shivering. Her lips were quivering. Arnav witnessed those things before too. But not like this, totally anger coated one. Today he gets to know one thing, Girls are just like a BREEZE from outlook. But they were capable of transforming into CYCLONE if needed. He turned her towards him. Her bloodshot eyes, reddened face, messy hair, everything were just "FOR HIM". Outcome of saving his RESPECT. In no time his eyes tear up and he hugged her,

letting out those tears from his eyes, PROUDLY smiling on her shoulder.

To be continued.....