A IPKKND FF – Hand in Hand

A Ipknd FF- Hand in Hand

Prologue

Khushi and Arnav are married. Sham is out of the picture . Khushi loves Arnav and vicei versa .

“Arnav ji I’m bored. I m free most of the day , once I’ve been to the mandir cooked for the family there’s not much more. I dont think i can go to anymore kitty parties. I am all lunched out and partied out.”Do you think , i mean if its ok with you and nani ji i could do a job or do a design course. Neither would get in the way of you or the family. I can still do all of this and be back home before you know it.Please Arnav ji only a small job or a small course or maybe ev…”

“Stop! Khushi !”

“But Arnav ji ” She knew she was speaking at about a hundred words a minute but now she had started she had to get her point across before she lost her nerve.

“Khushi ,I said Stop ! For two minutes dont talk speak or move !”

Arnav took Khushi gently by her hand led her to the recliner and pulled her onto his lap and said” breath slowly  “

She felt so good in his lap , he could smell the the jasmin from her hair. Now before he lost himself in her ;He had to find out why she was so worked up. What hotch potch plan or hair brained scheme was her brain cooking up now.

“Khushi what is it , tell me slowly?”

“I’m bored! I want to do something “

“Do whatever you want , I’m not going to stop you ,if you want a job ,i find you something at AR Designs , if you want to go to college , we will find one if you want to do some thing else , i will support you in anything you want to do. Ok . What do you want to do really want to do ,job or college?. Oh by the way this support comes at a price , dont forget that you have a husband who constantly needs reminding that you love him and its been a whole ten hours since he was told or kissed. So lets remedy that first before we continue your discussion”

“Arna…”

The rest of the sentence was lost as Arnavs lips took over the rest of the conversation.

A long while later as Khushi adjusted her clothes looking Arnav in the eye”, You need to get dressed, nanni will be calling us for dinner”

Arnav ” cheekily replied , “I need dinner I’ve had my dessert “

“Arnavji !”Khushi face turned the exact shade of her red outfit .

Arnav stood up to whisper” I’m sure earlier it was Arnav !”

Khushi thought for a split second she couldn’t possibly go any redder than she already was .

She stood on tiptoe and gently nibbled his ear and then  kissed the corner of his lips before plunging in taking Arnav completely by surprise. As quickly as she had started, as soon as she felt Arnavs full cooperation and enjoyment she pullked apart and said “Wrong you had the starter you will have to wait for dessert!”

“Khushi- you cant start something like this and then leave look at me” Khushi glanced downwards and heard Naani voice call her.”Shower ! Oh by the way here’s a towel “

She heard Arnav mutter ” Dessert had better be worth the wait “

Khushi laughed to herself happily as she ran down the stairs to the dinnig room.

CHAPTER 1

With Arnav’s support and guidance she enrolled on a year long course at the top design school in Delhi. Arnav had opend the door to the college but it was her portfolio of designs that got her in . She had a lot of natural talent and could mix colours designs and textures to produce the most amazing designs .

One of Khushi’s conditions was that Arnav couldn’t look at her designs till the fashion show at the end of the year. It took a lot of persuading and kissing to convince him on Khushi part but eventually he promised.She was never sure who one that round ,did Arnav ji hold out in order to get more kisses? Who cared they both equally enjoyed it .

They agreed with the college principle that at college she would be KKG  not ASR’s wife . Khushi attended college with everyone’s blessings. Over time she made good friends with KJ and Preeti.

She enjoyed her friendship with KJ  and Preeti, she always went to their houses but never invited them to hers . Over time they respected that she never spoke about her  husband or his family but was always happy to talk about her parents Buaji and Payal.

One day both Preeti and KJ had to finish a combined piece of work which was being entered for a competition they asked Khushi if they could work at hers. Khushi took them to Buaji ‘s house . She loved her friends but kept them away from RM and ASR so they would value her for herself.

She loved being around KJ , he always made her laugh and Preeti was the stabilizing influence on the group. Preeti often stopped them from getting into to much mischief.

Khushi was always careful to tell Arnavji about her friend KJ and everything they did. She always said That KJ and her had a special bond, he was the brother that she never had. Khushi didn’t want any misunderstandings between herself and Arnav over KJ.

Arnav trusted Khushi but he stop feeling jealous everytime  she mentioned him and she mentioned every day. Damm he knew there was nothing between them but why did they have so much fun! The other day Khushi told him about there gol guppa eating contest , she won naturally , taking the Rs 100.00. She never did anything like that with him . But then a glazed far away look came over his eyes she did a lot of other stuff with him that usually sent all his senses spiraling even now just thinking about her.

Arnav had hardly seen her this week , he missed her presence he could problem solve better around her when she was in the room. He knew she was at Buaji’s house working and she may not come back tonight or tomorrow until the project was ready for presentation.

Arnav picked up his laptop and keys Ok Buaji’s it was gonna be tonight.

Arnav gut to Buaji’s and all he heard was Khushi laughter mingled with singing . He peeped through the crack of the door all three of them on the bed jumping and dancing and having a pillow fight feathers floating all over.

“What the ..”

She was meant to be working , he was missing her and here she was having a ball without him again with KJ.

Khushi saw Arnav and saw the look in his eyes , TROUBLE – BIG HUGE TROUBLE ! she had better sort it out in a flash of a second or all hell would break loose. Khushi jumped of the bed in a flashand launched herself at Arnav hugged him and then ….

All of Arnavs anger insecurities dissappeared in a puff of smoke. She had kissed him in front of her friends. She had told Kj that she loved him and only him. He was number 1 in her life . Her friends got the same message. Khushi never spoke about him and now they saw Arnav and her together they couldnt uderstand why? She clearly loved him and from the look on his face he was completely besotted by her.

Khushi grabbed his hand and introduced her friends introducing Arnav as Arhi not ASR or Arnav. Arnav look on quizzicallylooking foe an explanation in Khushi’s eyes. All he saw there was pleading he decided to play along. He found it hard to say no to Khushi the minute he saw her eyes . He knew he  lost !

The gang had finished their presentation and were celebrating . Their presentation was good and they thought, correction they knew that they would win.

The gang and Arnav sat around and chatted over the pizza that had arrived. KJ kept saying that arnavs face looked familiar but he couldnt remember why.

Arnav replied that he had that type of face.

Preeti and KJ left Arnav and Khushi decided to stay at Bua ji ‘s house for the night .

Arnav said to Khushi  questionably “Arshi you couldn’t think of anything else” ” look Arshi is the first name that came into my head “

“Ok khushi , Miss twaikwando style come to bed I’m tired and i have a lot of work to do in the morning “

“and whose fault is that ? i didn’t ask you to come ! But now that you’re here i am not complaining “

After that Arshi, and the gang met at Buajis regularly for a social ,revision and end of year project . The gang had already won the competition and were  now competing for the collection spots and show stopper.

The top three students would get to show their entire collection and one item would be picked for the show stopper.Each candidate knew how important this end of year show was . All fashion houses old and new attended this show looking for innovative ideas or fresh blood.

Arnav was never allowed to see any of their work while they worked. What Arnav did notice was that the three worked really well together. He would wait to see their designs and then offer  the gang the inernational project.He would wait on the designs before offering the position of team leader to anyone. He adored Khushi but business was business,  she would have to earn the right of team leader;She wouldn’t want it any other way.

Their combined designed

Khushi design

Exams done , results announced Khushi had come out top and won the show stopper design with KJ in second place and Payal third .

The gang were all going to show their collection. They couldn’t be happier.

It was during rehersals that KJ rang Arshi and said that he wanted to meet Arshi without Khushi knowing.

Arnav agreed to the meeting but was not happy about it as Kj voice sounded strained , he was whispering

and he wanted it kept a secret.

Hi Arshi, idont know how to say this so i am going to come straight out and say it. “I really care about and love Khushi .”

Arnav closed his eyes with a heavy heart he knew something was up.

“I think you should stop her spending so much time at rehearsals dancing and prepping her models”

Arnav looked disbelieving at KJ ” What ,you want me to stop her !”

“KJ she loves what she is doing have you seen the sparkle in her eyes or the spring in her step .She loves what she is doing “

KJ replied ” have you seen the pallor in her skin ,the hollowness under  her eyes . Arshi she is exhausted if she does rest she wont make the show. Have you not noticed how little she is resting . Do something man , or she wont make it. “

“You know i was going to offer the gang a designing project with Khushi as team leader but looking at how  much  you have noticed about Khushi , i think you should be team leader “

“Arnav , pay attention what are you talking about ,I’m talking about Khushi , your wife ,the love of your life remeber her ! Focus . I am really worried do you know her dizzy spells are increasing and today twice i found her passed out “

“WHAT ?” arnav replied explosively

Arnav Dialled Khushi straight away and bellowed down the phone” Now Khushi I want you home ASAP”

“Arnav ji , i’ll finish the..”

“Khushi Now ! I’ll be home in 20 minutes i expect you there. Drop everything “

“Ok but there better be a good reason Arnav ji “

“I’m going home now thanks KJ “

KJ noticed the look in his eyes they were really worried . ” She only exhausted she will be fine let her get some rest tonight mate and tomorrow during the day and she will be fine for the show . I take care of her work and mine “

” you’re  a good friend, “

” I love her …… as a brother and a freind “

“i know ! but sometimes the evil green monster rises . Thanks again !”

At home Arnav told Khushi that she was not going anywhere for the next two days and she had to explain the dizzy spells and the faints .

All Khushi said was ” that KJ”

Arnav explained that she had two  choices rest now or miss the show .

It was at this point that Khushi fell forward collapsing in Arnav’s arms unconscious Arnav grabbed her and said worriedly Khushi !

Arnav took her to their room nani had heard and seen everything ,. Arnav Bitwa take her to your room and let her rest . I ‘ll call the doctor and bring a cold pack for her head.

They all gathered worriedly around Khushis bed the doctor took some bloods and said she is  exhausted everything else is ok . Soon as i have the results i’ll let you know .After a while Khushi regained consciousness.and everyone agreed to let her rest.

Khushi agreed with that decision