unforseen love

chapter 5

Khushi was in arnav's room thinking when there was a knock at the door. She opened it to see anjali. She looked as if she hadn't slept well. "Here I want you to wear this for the ritual where our friends see the new brides". Khushi wanted to refuse as she already had clothes but did not want to make anjali angry so she just nodded in response.

Arnav had returned home early for the ritual as he knew his marriage would cause an uproar. He was about to climb the stairs when anjali stopped him. "Arnav here" she held out two gold bangles that he knew belonged to their mother. "Give these to khushi she is after all our mother's daughter in law". Arnav was speechless so he just grabbed them and went upstairs.

Meanwhile khushi had ripped the blouse so she grabbed a shirt from arnav's clothes and started sewing. She was just about to put it on when she heard footsteps approaching. She quickly hid behind the curtain praying arnav wouldn't see her. Unconsciously she placed her mouth on the cuff staining it with her lipstick. Before she could wipe it off the curtain was pulled back leaving her exposed to her husband's gaze. Seeing her he chuckled. "Silly khushi you don't even know how to put on a shirt." He arranged the collar properly and dragged her to sit on the recliner while he sat on the table. His gaze dropped to the stain. Khushi started rubbing it off when he chuckled again. He took her hands and placed the two bangles one on each hand. "My mother wanted her daughter in law to wear them". Khushi could only continue to stare at him. Arnav placed a kiss on the corner if her mouth" get ready Mrs Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada the guests are waiting" he whispered in her ear. Khushi shook her head and placed her hand to calm her poor heart. "That laad Governor is going to kill me. Stupid rakash". Unbeknownst to the mami had watched the whole scene as she thought the two were lying but she had been proved wrong.

Meanwhile the guests were gushing over the beautiful bride when one if them pointed to the stairs and asked " who is that" the raizadas could only stare at each other. " another bride and we weren't invited to the wedding. Such disgrace". The guests murmured among themselves. Khushi felt tears burning in her eyes. She was about to go back up when she felt his hand on her waist. Arnav guided his unwanted bride to sit next to her sister while all the guests watched in shock. To spite them even more he placed a kiss on her veil covered forehead and stood to stare at the guests daring them to speak against his wife. "You all came here to bless the brides of this house. I suggest you do what you came here for and leave if you don't have anything nice to say."

The guests blessed the brides and complimented their beauty. Payal held khushi's hand in support even though she was angry.

Dinner was a silent affair. This time mamaji and shyam allowed khushi to serve them and arnav yet again refused to be served by payal. This was a sign that both daughters had not been fully accepted as not every family member had eaten what they had cooked. Arnav did it so everyone could accept khushi. Until then he would not accept payal's food. " arnav why are you refusing payal's food she is a bahu of this house" nani asked ." I guess the same should be asked about khushi she is also a bahu of this house intact she is the eldest. So until everyone accepts food from khushi I will not accept food from payal ".

After dinner anjali took khushi to arnav's room which was decorated for their suhagraat. "Anjali ji what is all this" "its for you and arnav though you disregarded tradition we shall follow through with the remaining rituals." Khushi wondered why everyone thought she had been with arnav in that way. She sat on the bed as was expected and waited

Arnav was about to go upstairs when nani stopped him " what is it nani" "wait until anjali comes down she is preparing khushi" "preparing her for what" "Silly nannav for your suhagraat" "What the......"  As soon as anjali came down arnav went up. He opened the door to see his wife sitting in the middle of the bed just as she should have done if they had married properly. He could see that she was nervous. He locked the door closed the pool side door and the curtains. He walked towards her and sat in front of her. He removed the veil. Khushi could hear the dhak dhak of her heart. He removed her bangles and jewellery and placed it on the table leaving her with only her mangalsutra. Khushi had no idea what was happening but she found herself removing arnav's tie and jacket. Soon enough arnav was in his trousers and shirt. Khushi put the clothes on the dressing table. Arnav watched as she clutched her saree and placed a hand over her heart. He walked towards her and pushed her hair aside. He placed a kiss on her neck. Soon enough khushi felt him turn her around. She stared into his dark orbs. She leaned over and placed a kiss on the corner of his mouth. Arnav felt his desire spike. What was this girl doing to him. His lips found her neck again. He nipped, licked and kissed. Khushi could only moan in response "Arnav...." He knew khushi would not like to consumate marriage before completing all rituals. He knew he had to stop but damnit she was addictive. He carried her to the bed and lay next to her. " sleep khushi" and the two fell asleep in each other's arms.

Shyam was fuming. Khushi was his noone else. He was the one to claim her not that raizada he called brother. Arnav had to die and so did his pathetic sister and anjali had to be the first one to go. She was so stupid doting on his every need. "Count your days anjali dear because
they are numbered".