The Controlling Lover (ON HOLD)

Chapter Fifty One

Khushi woke up with a stretch and looked down at the beautiful yet broken man beside her. Arnav was still asleep and a small smile played on his lips. It only made Khushi smile, and with a kiss on his forehead, Khushi got up and got ready for her do-nothing day.

Truth be told, Khushi felt very free today. With school now complete, she claimed today as the first day of freedom and the start of her life. No longer having to worry about grades and waking up early for classes - it was just sweet relief!

Khushi decided to not change out of Arnav's T-shirt and boxers, and headed down to the kitchen. She found Etta there, and once she turned up the radio, she twirled Etta around.

"Well someone is very happy," Etta pointed out with a grin.

"It's the affect of freedom. No more school, no more hell! Yes!"

Etta chuckled as Khushi let go of her and prepared her coffee.

While Etta finished up with breakfast, Khushi went out to the patio and gazed at the city. The sun shined brightly, reflecting off the windows of the other buildings.

It really is the start of my life. This is it. No more school, now it's time to enter the real world... not to mention pay off loans, but forget about that! Life begins right here, right now- er, tomorrow. Today's a day to catch a breather and tomorrow, the job hunting will begin. Its a good thing I got in contact and applied at some places, so I'll have to-

"There's my angel," Arnav said as he wrapped his arms around Khushi's waist.

Khushi smiled as Arnav nuzzled her below her ear. 

"Did you sleep well," Khushi asked.

"I did. Did you?"

"Of course, especially with the lack of worry on waking up in time for class."

Arnav chuckled and kissed her cheek. "Come on, let me feed you."

Khushi nodded and followed Arnav inside. As the two sat down, Etta placed crepes on the table and Khushi nearly squealed from excitement. Both dug right in, Khushi going crazy with the whipped cream.

Once breakfast was over, Khushi went to the media room and turned on the flat screen. Arnav joined her sometime later, dressed up for work.

"Ugh, no," Khushi grimaced.

"Classes may be over, but business never is baby," and he bent slightly to give her a kiss.

Khushi pulled back first. "Do you have to," she pouted, toying with his tie.

"I do," he sighed with a pout.

"You know you're adorable when you pout," Khushi flirted.

Arnav cocked his eyebrow. "Is that so?"

Khushi bit her lip as she grinned. "Yes."

"Well, in that case..."

Khushi's eyes widened with delight.

"...you can tell me how cute it is after I come home from work."

Khushi sagged into her seat. "Wah."

Arnav chuckled and kissed the top of her head. "I love you angel."

Khushi swooned. "I love you too," she nearly whispered.

With a smile, Arnav left to work, leaving Khushi to her do-nothing day. All was well, Khushi catching up with her favorite shows, surrounding herself with munchies, courtesy of Etta of course. Khushi even got around to texting Shyam and they decided on having him come over in the afternoon. All was well, seeming as if nothing could ruin the day.