SS:MISTRESS -THE TAINTED FATE

Part 45

FF:MISTRESS- A TAINTED FATE
PART 45
As it was already decided, A Puja was being held on the 60th Day of Arushi's birth .. The Puja was supposed to be held on Shantivan but knowing Arnav's adamant nature Khushi have convinced the family for the Puja to be kept at Kuldevi's Temple ...
Khushi placed  kohl behind her daughter's ears as she looked beautiful in her small tiny dress ...
Khushi : Why are you making a fuss ? ( she said glancing at Arnav who frowned looking up at the Kurta that Khushi have recently purchased for him  through a online seller while matching the ser with her and Arushu ) Are not we going to be late ?
Arnav : Khushi, babe!! I thought your moodswings are over with your pregnancy ..but Darling this is ridiculious ..  I don't wear the Kurta ...
Khushi : Areey!! won't it look good with all three of us matching .. It's a Trend ..
Arnav : Fuck with your Trend!!  First you blackmails me convincing me for the Puja and now ... ( He groaned as Khushi patted her eyelashes )
Khushi : Areey Arnav Singh Raizada .. Cannot you do such a small thing for your daughter ( she said pouting as Arnav cursed under his breathe before disappearing in the Washroom slamming the door behind making Khushi chuckles ) Khadoos Singh Raizada
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Khushi smiles meeting Nani, Ayushi and Nisha  at the Kuldevi Mandir which is situated near PalamVihar .. The Puja has been arranged with few guests that Diviyani Devi have invited to participate and offer blessings to the kid
Nisha touched Arushi's cheek as soon as she find her looking wideky around being in her father's arms ...
Nisha : Bro ... Your daughter is a Rasgulla .. I feel like tickle her ..
Arnav : Shut up !! Stop eyeing on my daughter Nisha ( he said as He bite gently on Arushi's tiny finger as a gesture of removing bad omen making Nisha's eyes opened wide ) WHAT ? Khushi keeps on doing it ..
Nisha : Nothing .. Are you really the Arnav Singh Raizada or someone else  ? ( She blinked her eyes  dramatically ) And this  Kurta ? Mye Mye ... You three have being matching altogether ..
Arnav : shut up ? Waise who have approved your leave that you are here today ?
Nisha flared her nose as she marched towards Khushi to complain about Arnav..
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Nani introduced Khushi  to few of her satsang friends as Khushi greeted them with a smile replying to their questions gently
"Your Daughter in Law is beautiful " One of the elderly woman commented to Nani in which Khushi smiled before Arnav tugged her away from the group
Khushi : kya hai ? ( she asked , as she can read irritation on his face ) Everyone was staring at us
Arnav : So ? Khushi .. How long this is going to continue I am really feeling uncomfortable in this ... ( Khushi shook her head glancing at Arushi who is playing with Ayush ) let me get her ..
Khushi : Arnav ... Please ( She stopped him clutching his hand  as Arnav let out a sigh looking at her )
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The Puja have started with Arnav and Khushi have seated together to persue the Puja for their daughter ..
The Priest who have being chanting the mantras glanced at Khushi and frowned
Priest : Beta, It's not good omen to sit in Puja without your nuptial signs .. Where is your Sindoor and Mangalsutra ?
Khushi glance at Arnav, her eyes opening wide as she clutched the edge of her saree pallu tight ..
Khushi: Pandit ji .. woh Hum .. ( She gulped not understanding what to reply )I am not married ... ( She replied letting a deep sigh as The priest looked up at her with his eyes opening wide )
Priest : What do you mean  that you are not married ?  If you are not married then why are you sitting here with him ? Diviyani ji what is happening over here ? How can you allow her to sit ?
Nani : Pandit ji let me make you understand
Arnav : What our marital status has to do with performing the ritual .. We both are being here for our daughter's wellbeing ... and
Priest : Chaos ? They might be ignorant but how can you be so insensitive Diviyani ji and Ayush ji .. They both are staying together without a proper relation and you brought this girl to the sacred place ... Chie Chie .. 
He stood up abruptly holding his ears as Khushi's eyes filled with tears as she looked around finding whispers started taking place across the area ..
Priest : This type of girl bring only shame to the society ... You brought your grandson's mistress to this holy place .. The girl like her only called as MISTRESS and their breed is known as an illegimate child with A TAINTEF FATE
Arnav : Enough!!  Not a word against  my daughter and You have no right to insult Khushi without knowing anything about her ...   What we do or not it should be us to be concerned not others ..
Arnav gritted his teeth seething in rage ..as Khushi pressed her lips together
Nani : Chotte .. Please calm down ....( She let out a deep sigh trying to control the situation ) Pandit ji .. We understand your concern ...please listen once
Priest : There is nothing to listen or understand .. I would have never entertained this circus if I would have known .. This is a SIN ..
Arnav : Can you brief me what is the Sin ? We are both consulting Adults ..and Our Law don't cosidered a Live In arrangements as A Sin .. then who are you ?  And My daughter does not need your fucking blessing ...  and that's enough ... You got it dragging me here  ( He growled at Khushi who just stood there being numb  as she find getting accusing glares on her )
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Ayush : Where does your brother went by  Nisha ?
Nisha : I don't know Bhai is not responding to the calls ..What happened over there was not at all commendable Nani .. How dare  fhey are to insult Khushi .. 
She exclaimed glancing at Khushi who have came with them to Shantivan with the Family as Arnav  have left away with his car from the Temple ...
Khushi stood up wiping out her tears carrying the sleeping Arushi in her arms
Khushi : Uncle, I should leave ... Can you please arrange me a car ..
Ayush let out a sigh as he reached towards her as he hold her palm
Ayush : Khushi .. I want you to know that I don't call you as my daughter just like that .. I really considered you as One ... I am really ashamed for what happened back at temple .. We will talk with Arnav ..this cannot keep on going like this .. Everyone has a future .. You and Arushi .. Both have a future and Arnav needs to secure that
Khushi : He has his own demons to fight Uncle .. I don't want him to do something going beyond his Wishes.. And ( She let out a sigh ) My Relationship with Arnav was never being an easier one ... It was always complicated .. May be some day He realises .. till then May be I will be called as HIS MISTRESS  ( she whispers as tears escape down her eyes )
Nani : Why don't you talk with him Bitiya ... ? With you We have seen him coming out of the shield that he created across him all these  years ... Why don't you
Khushi : No ... Something cannot be forced Nani .. And Relationships and Marriage started with compromises can never have a happy ending ..( she wipes out her tears ) I didn't mind the words people throws on  me .. Trust me.. it's Arushi that makes me worried ..
She let out a deep sigh, closing her eyes tight ....
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"YOU ARE A MISTRESS "
" YOU are Tainted"
" A Bad Omen "
" A Curse "
" Whore "
" a child without marriage is nothing but illegimate "
The words echoed around her ears, the accusations was something that she cannot pulled it out of her mind .. Does not what she is , she have stepped into this willingly knowing the consiquences .. Arnav has agreed to sponser her finances in return of entering into an iron clad with him ..
She glanced down at her daughter as she caressed her soft hair, the little baby is sleeping without having hint about the storm outside ...
A harsh sound drawed her attention as she looked at Arnav who just entered the room breaking the silence ..
The clock strikes at 10 pm in the Night ... Arnav mantains an eye contact with Khushi and he could clearly says that she was being crying all along
Arnav : Khushi .. ( He whispers as Khushi stood up wiping out her tears )
Khushi : shall I warm up your Dinner ?  ( She said with her tone faltering )
Arnav : Khushi .. You should not upset yourself for what happened back in temple ... How dare he is to badmouth my daughter and say rubbish about you without knowing nothing about you ...
Khushi : It's alright Arnav ... This is how the society work .. aap kis kiska mooh band karenge ...
Arnav : That's absurd Khushi ... What we do or don't does not have anything to do with the society .. Why they have to be so peculiar and specially with women ? What ever happened between us was totally consensual with both of us equally responsible right ? Then why you have to bear the taunts ?
Khushi : ( smile ) This is how it is going on for years after years .. It's the women kind who held responsible for all the norms happening around the society .. The women are always called with names tarnishing their image to the ruin but the man kind they have the priviledge of doing anything as per the wish without any boundaries .. but all the boundaries and limitations are set for the women to follow .
Arnav : Khushi Sweetheart ... ( He whispered as he touched her cheek ) You are hurt aren't you
Khushi : I have being knowing the dynamic of the relationship that I have stepping in all along .... Arnav I stooped low selling my virtue to you for my financial benefits .. It does not makes me any different from what the called .. The Women who sell themselves for money is nothing but have a name ...and their child is also known as ...
Arnav : Hold on to it .. Khushi, We might started on a different note but Our dynamics change with the passinh days .. And you know the role you play in my life ....Don't call with names does not suit you ...and Arushi ..she is my child .. She have my name in her birth certificate ....
Khushi : Arnav ...When there was no one to stood beside me .. You hold my hands .. You didn't allow me to stumble ... In my hard days It was you always who was constant and I cannot forget that .. You are right Society has nothing to dominate our life but yet we cannot abide it's norms as well..  I will never force you for something that you are not ready ... Aap the kaha ?
Arnav : Who brought you home ?
Khushi : You suddenly remembered that you have left me and Arushi there ?
Arnav : I am sorry ... My mind was not working at that moment ..I know if i would have stayed there I might end up drawing unnecessary actions .. I am Sorry .. I am really Sorry ... I should have understand ... and  Khushi please ... Don't cry .. Your Tears are Precious .. Don't waste them on me ..
Khushi : You know it better isn't you ( she smiles through tears )
Arnav : You know you can Move On ... You can start a life from. FRESH ... A Relationship .. A Marriage .. Love ... Family .. All you can get .. This is what you have dreamt off before you met ..  Khushi you can fulfill your Dreams .. I can set you Free ...
Khushi : Are you drawing an end to our Relation ? Is this what makes you away for hours .. You got your fill from me now you want to drawn an end to this ..
Arnav : No .. Khushi It's just I could not give you what You want ... Marriage ..Love and Relationship ..is something that I deprived off
Khushi : Tell me when I have to vacant your place ? Shall I move out from the room now ?
Her tone faltered more as tears started rolling down her eyes as She struggled in Arnav's grip
Khushi: it's not always what you wants .. Did you ask what I want ? Apke liye shaadi ka koi matlab nahi hai .. Phero ka koi matlab nahi hai ... Jazbaaato ka bhi koi matlab nahi hai .. that what does it matter to you ...
Arnav : I Love you God Dammit .. I LOVE YOU ..  ( He said gritting his teeth as he pulled her more close to him )
To be contd
 

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