unforseen love

chapter 4

Arnav woke up to find khushi in his arms. How they ended up like this he had no idea. He stared at her. God she was beautiful. He watched as she slowly opened her eyes. As she realised their position she jerked back only to be pulled back by arnav." Really khushi not even a good morning kiss for your husband" he teased her. He watched as her face turned red." Hey Arnavji stop teasing me" "how about a deal   I stop if you call me Arnav without the ji" " But you are my husband and that would be unrespectful". "Khushi I know you respect me and I want you to call me arnav OK" she nodded.

Arnav went for his usual jog and khushi tidied up the room. When arnav returned she was sitting on the recliner lost in thought. "Khushi why aren't you ready yet"." Well I have nothing to wear since all my clothes are at home". "Open the closet khushi". She walked over and opened it. She gasped. Besides arnav's usual dark clothes were colorful saree's, salwar suits and lehenga and there were little puff balls just like her clothes at home. "How did you........"  "I had aman deliver them during the wedding. Most of them are from the recent collection I made and some from previous ones. I designed them with you in mind. So what do you think." She hugged him. Arnav was shocked but soon reciprocated.

"Thank you so much arnav. You have no idea how grateful I am. Thank you." "You are welcome. Now go get ready."

Khushi was drying her hair when there was a knock. Arnav opened the door to see HP." Yes what is it" "anjali ma'am wants to see you" "OK" he turned to see khushi. He watched as she put on the bangles he gifted her and her mangalsutra. She was about to apply vermilion when he stopped her. "Allow me" Khushi watched as he coloured her parting. " Every morning I will do this" khushi could only nod in response.

Arnav knocked on his di 's door. "Come in arnav". He stood and stared at her. Her eyes gestured at him to sit. "Was this how you were raised arnav. A secret wedding that too on the same day as your brothers" "How many times do I have to tell you di what's done is done". "Then khushi will not be accepted as a daughter in law of this house" arnav could see tears in Khushi's eyes if she heard this" " Fine then khushi and I will no longer live in this house" with that arnav walked out leaving his sister in shock. Anjali decided to call a family meeting.

Arnav and khushi descended the stairs together. The pink saree she wore matched arnav's dark suit. As they reached the bottom of the stairs they saw everyone. "Arnav khushi come here" nani commanded. Arnav came and sat on a single couch facing everyone. Khushi stood behind him. Anjali spoke. "Khushi will not be accepted as a daughter in law of this house" arnav was shocked. Before he could explode khushi placed her hand on his shoulder to calm him down. Relaxing he stared at his family with a look that said are you done. " she will not be accepted until the welcoming ritual is done."

Arshi stood at the door as anjali circled the plate around them. She placed the pot of rice and khushi knocked it down. The two were about to enter when anjali stopped them. " there is one last ritual" "what now di" "hello hi bye bye maybe if the two of you were actually here for your siblings you would actually know you have to carry the bride" before mamiji could continue arnav scooped up his wife in his arms and carried her inside. Once he settled her on the ground they stared at each other how would they get her to be allowed in the kitchen. Anjali came and guided khushi to the kitchen where payal was already cooking. Noone protested as she entered after a look from nani. Khushi stared at her sister who ignored her. "Payal please talk to me please" "tell me why you did it khushi why" "payal I can't" "then we have nothing to talk about".

Arnav watched as almost everyone refused to be served by khushi. As payal was about to serve him when he raised his hand to stop her. Everyone was shocked as he refused the food by the new bahu. Khushi understood that arnav wanted to eat food that she had prepared so she went to the kitchen and took the plate for him and placed it in front of him. The family watched as arnav ate the food prepared by his wife. He raised his head and stared at her. "Its good" he complimented. And he continued. Khushi smiled. NK spoke "khushi  bhabhi can you serve me as well" the family was shocked. They watched as she served nk. Payal served everyone dessert while khushi served nk. She then brought the kheer and served arnav. "Its sugarless" she told him. He gave her an appreciative smile that the whole family noticed and arnav rarely smiled. Arnav stood and headed for work. Before he left he came back and gave khushi a kiss on the forehead and murmured a thank you. The whole family just stared. Arnav never showed that much of public affection. To khushi it showed love respect and protection. Shyam seethed in anger.

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