Khushi looked at his retreating back.Morning, when she woke up she saw how he kept pillows on her back and knees to make sure she got a sound sleep.Even in sleep she was partially aware of him doing all those things .She didn't woke up because even in her unconscious mind she needs his care and affection.If they were not having that argument she would never hide her pain and discomfort from him and would have let him tend to her like a baby as he always does. But the argument is still fresh in her mind and she knew that if she allow him to get close to her,her resolve will break.She don't want that and if she deny anything strongly he will go back to his angry mode then that would leads to another argument which she can't handle right now.So she left the room freshening up in rocket speed to avoid him.Now she knew if she didn't go up he will come down and then like he said it won't end up good.But she would not give in now.Her jiji needs her presence,it is the most important phase of her life.If she wish to have her beside her she will go.Sighing she called HP and handing over the vegetables excused herself and went up.He was on the treadmill, walking on a faster speed than usual to contain his irritation.When he heard her payal's sound,he stopped the treadmill.When he sensed that she entered inside,He took the bottle of drink,drank a gulp and then capping the bottle turned around.She was standing very close to the door as if ready to run out anytime.He came forward and placed the bottle on the table on which some equipment are fixed.Then he came around it to stand in front of it leaning his back to it crossing his legs in a relaxed pose.She was standing there not looking at him directly her form showing restlessness.She was wearing a lilac color anakkali with sandal colour border.Her duppata pinned on one side on her shoulder letting it fall across her body.The lilac colour coordinating with the pearl pink colour of her skin.Seeing him not saying anything she asked irritated now looking at him.
"What was all that downstairs?""You don't know?"he asked his face calm and not giving away anything.
"I don't have time for your riddles if you don't want to say.."
"Why you went out of the room before I woke up.You know I hate that."He cut her and asked, his anger taking a moment to come back on his face.
"Woh..I was not feeling good so.."She started to lie averting her eyes when he cut her again and said.
"Look at me when I am speaking to you.You are not looking at me so it is a lie.You are still stuck on that argument that is why you did that in morning."His tone accusing.When she didn't reply and stood there unsure yet her stance telling him that she won't give in.He sighed and said her name like a statement "khushi" She didnt respond. He added"leave all that to me khushi.I will take care." His tone changing to pleading,now desperate to have her in his arms.
"Please don't force them to take any decision.If they change their decision we will see.Otherwise my stand remains same Arnavji."
He sighed to not to giving in to the anger that is bubbling inside him because all he wanted now is her.The sudden urge to touch her and kiss her taking over his senses now.
"Come here" his voice a huskier whisper.
She averted her eyes from his intimidating ones and said.
"No.I have work."
"I won't let you go without completing our conversation." He said.He wants her to come to him if not by her own accord then by coercion.
"You remember everything I said last night and how you behaved ?Let this issue be resolved first till then..."She trailed off not daring to complete the sentence.
"Till then??What khushi? tell me."
She didn't reply.
He sighed,not wanting to force her and said "ok fine I won't do anything you don't like..now come here.."He negotiated.
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Arshi SS-In The Ocean Of Love
Short StoryA glimpse in to the married life of the complicated star crossed lovers arnav and khushi.