SS:MISTRESS -THE TAINTED FATE

Part 34

FF: Mistress - A Tainted Fate
Part 34
Khushi walked out of the washroom wiping out her face , as she glanced at Arnav sitting there speaking with someome over the phone ... He looked at her from  the corner of the eyes as Khushi sat on the bed checking her mobile ..She has messaged Nisha and have asked her to meet her tomorrow outside ...
Arnav finished his call as he walks towards her,  sitting besides her, He stroke her cheeks ..
Arnav : Tum thik ho ? You look pale ..Hope you are not stressing yourself with work much..
Khushi : I am fine ..You know with the Fashion Show round the corner... I am getting busy ... Ayush Sir ... He has asked me to join AR Corporates permanently once the project is over
Arnav : Why such favor on you ...Don't fall into his words Darling ... He is a good Backstabber...(Arnav said in his husky tone making Khushi sighed glaring at him ) What ? Ok.. Ok.. Now tell me what have you thought ...
Khushi : What should I do ..? You tell me
Arnav : It would be your decision with what you want in your Life ... At this moment of life, We should also priortize about the baby who is going to come to us within few days ...If you go through my suggestion I would prefer if you take a break or apply for Work from home opportunity during your pregnancy period ...but then you know me ..I will never force my decision on you ..
Khushi : I am not going to continue with my current company anymore. ..You know that already ... I don't want to join Malik Corporates while offending you ..
Arnav : Khushi you know I am one such person who does not prefer mixing his personal grudges with his professional life ..If it would, I would not allowed you working there in the first hand ...I already told you can work till your health supports ....  And I have to make myself prepare because I know at the end of the day you will be coming crying to me with your office problems . 
Khushi : Arnav ( She pouts making Arnav chuckles )
Arnav : Well, I was talking to your father's doctor in the Afternoon ... The Therapy is working effectively on him ... The few tests are required to perform.. I have already booked it and transfer the amount as Well .. Ask your Mother to cordinate .. I will email you the details
Khushi : Ohh Arnav... ( She said as she wrapped her arms around him ) You know you have been Savior in my life .  
Arnav : But People says I am A Devil without A Heart ..
He said as Khushi punched him  on his chest before She inhale his smell rubbing her nose over her chest
Arnav : Your Hormomes seems not to be in  right  state .. I believe .. ( He said as he rubbed his finger on her lips)
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Next Day ,
Khushi : Thank you so much Nisha for coming here ...( She greeted Nisha who came to meet Khushi in the Cafe )
Nisha : You know ..I have take a PR from the office .. Bhai will definatey bombared me with lot of questions about the Delay .. Tell Me is everything alright Khushi ? Anything bothers you ..
Khushi : Nisha .. I don't know how to start ..there is something that is bothering me ...And I cannot think anyone else except you who can help me out .
Nisha : Yeah Tell Me .....How May I help you out ...
Khushi : It's about Arnav ... Nisha ... Astha ( Nisha scrunched her eyes )  Did Arnav really molest Astha
Nisha : Who told you this ? Did you and Bhai faught over this?
Khushi : No Arnav does not know anything ... This is disturbing me ... since I came to know this ... Please Tell Me Nisha .... Is it true ?
Nisha : what do you think Khushi ? I need to know your thoughts as well ... ?
Khushi : As much I have came to known Arnav .. He is a gentle man ... His views might be different from others but then I have never seen him  speaking in a loud tone with any women forget about disrespecting them...He might be Firm but always Polite... ( Khushi said sighing ) .. Nisha ... I am confused.. I don't want to rush into any conclusion ... I want to discuss with you What is the matter with this Astha ... Arnav loathes her the most ..but what the reason ? Why so much hatred is there between Arnav and his family ..
Nisha : Khushi ... Like my brother .. I too don't like to discuss all the family things with anyone .. But  You are A Family  Now ( Khushi looked up at her ) What ? That is the truth ? I don't know my brother's nature .. He had a list of Affairs after Swati Bhabhi's death and we know the type of Relationship He shares with them ( Khushi bite her underlip) It's totally a Give  and Take Policy ... But You are different from them ...and With you I have seen Bhai changing his prospectives as well ...  The way He takes care of You ..and Anny .. I never seen him doing that for any of his past Relationship  .. Khushi Bhai may not good in expressing words but We all can see the love for you in his eyes .. He has feelings for You Khushi otherwise and his actions prove that ..  ( Khushi pressed her lips as Nisha sighed )  Astha ... She is a bitch ... and I mean it when I say this ... Since the time she has enter in our life ..she just knows to destroyed ... She was Swati Bhabhi's Friend ..I don't know how Bhabhi Befriend with such woman ... Bhai and Bhabhi had an arrange Marriages .. Bhai always had his own openion regarding marriage .. He is an athestics ... But then He never create any issues in his marriage ... He was devoted husband ...and more over that They were Friends .. They were married for almost four years ...Swati Bhabhi was a cheerful Woman who carries Aura arounds her ... Just like You ... She keeps the whole house in bay with her chirpiness ... My Bhai was a stupid who does not confess his Love or may be He does not name his feeling as Love It was Friendship .. Friends with Benefit ..Swati Bhabhi used to tease him saying that .. They were an adorable couple ...But One thing that keep them lack behind ...They are yet to be blessed with a child .. It's not that they Tried but somehow She is not able to concieve ... She had Two Failed IVF .. ( Khushi gasped ) and she was adamant for a Surrogacy .. I don't know much at that time this Astha came into our Life .. Swati Bhabhi introduced her as her Friend ... and She declared Astha will be the one who is ready to be the Surrogate Mother ... Bhai tried to put some sense in her ...But then she was adamant.. She was not ready for adoption as well ...  Swati Bhabhi even tried to bring them close ... But Nothing Works fruitful ... Bhai was more Adamant ... Cheating  your partner is something Bhai never appreciate but He was being blamed for the sin He never Commits .. In amidst of all the Chaos One day Bhabhi finds out She is pregnant ..and that  makes everyone so happy .. All have no Bounds of Joy ... Finally ... The happiness is knocking on the Door ...  The whole Pregnancy Bhai never left a chance to pamper Her .. You might be knowing He became  protective towards you these days ( Khushi nodded tucking her hair behind )  Astha keeps on staying in our house ..If anyone was not happy it was Astha....But we were late to understand that ...
Nisha closed her eyes sighing harder as she recalls the fateful event..
Nisha : It was a week later after her delivery... That night bhabhi told bhai has not returned home ... She didn't able to connect him on phone ......but later the next day We all discovers  Bhai in Astha's room ... The Devasted state and the terrific condition of Astha says all the story .. Astha blames him for forcing himself on her being in a drunken state...
Khushi felt breatheless ... Arnav forced himself on her, She cannot believe this ..when He had sent that indecent proposal to her and she entered into an contract ... He might be domnating but He had never forced himself on her .. He could have easily done that as He was paying her for the services ..
Nisha : Bhai had no idea how did he reached there but at that moment he got to know that he was trapped ...He tried to defend himself But Dad never listened ...Swati Bhabhi does not said a word and left the room ...Bhai could not calculate anything ..But  It was sure He was being spiked ... Bhai tried to talk with Swati Bhabi ..but she never opens up the door ...... Bhai was devasted..... Bhabhi does not opened  Seeing No response from her End .. Bhai and Dad break opens the door ... only to welcome with a horrifed sight ... Bhabhi hang herself along with her baby .... Things changed from that day ...
Khushi gasped out loud as she keeps staring at Nisha ..
Nisha : Dad blamed Bhai for Swati Bhabhi and the baby's death ... He has called the police and make Bhai got arrested ....... He had further asked bhai to marry Astha to save her honor .. But Bhai nevet pay heeds to it ..  He moved out of the house afte4 getting Bailed .. And Things Changed  forever ..  Dad never listened to his Son but supports Astha ...and got her married to Henry Lewis later ...  He considers his son guilty without giving him a chance to explain himself ....  I was very young then ... but I and Nani tried to make Dad understand but He didn't ...
Nisha : since then bhai changed it's been five years now ..Bhai got a closed book for Us .. He has no connection with anyone except me from that house ... And Astha gets a good amount of money for the case she filed against Bhai .... when He denied to marry her ..
Khushi : My God!! She is so cunning .. I never got  good vibes from that woman ... .but how comes Ayush Sir never supports his own child
Nisha : He believes what he was made to believe .........( She said throwing her hands up in the air ) Please don't misunderstand Bhai ..
Khushi : I don't Nisha .. If I would have I would not have sitting with you here ... And Nisha I am not Swati ....that I will destroy my life coming in other's influence ..Arnav may not be confident with his feelings towards me ..But I know what I feel for him ...And My Love is enough for both of us to work smooth...
Nisha : I am lucky that Bhai has got you ...but He is stupid enough to say it loud ... He may be a good businessman but He is very poor with Emotioms
Khushi : ( laugh out ) Thank You For making it clear and I promise you that i will stood beside your brother in all the thick and thin
Nisha : When I can expect a marriage ?
Khushi : Your Brother has no view for marriage ... He will rather break up with me if He finds me nagging him ....I am fine with it ... Marriage or No Marriage does not matters to me anymore ..Till He is there with me ..
Nisha : You are sickly in love with my stupid brother
Khushi : He has Alergy with it ...
Nisha : There are many things that is changing in his life these days .. With my Nephew/ Neice coming I am sure the day won't be far where I will be calling you My Bhabhi Officially ...You know What I like you more than Swati Bhabhi ..She was a coward ..Sorry for the Language May her soul rest in peace but You are a Sherni ..I have never seen you stepping back from Answering Bhai ...
Khushi laughed out , She feels light after talking with her
Khushi : Are not you getting late ..
Nisha : Ohhps ..you caught me late now your boyfriend will not show any mercy on me ........
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