ArShi S.S. - Arnav Ki Khushi - Epilouge

Chapter 10 ~ Khushi ka Arnav.. 

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Arnav and Khushi had been back to Raizada Mansion the next morning, spending the Best Happy News Of their life and passing the night with just each other, in Their Sheesh Mahal's Grand Bed-Room.. Also, it was their First Wedding Anniversary.. That night had to be a special one.. So lucky Arnav felt to get the news of him being a father that very night..!

The smiles on their Family Member's faces' faded away, knowing that their Khushi quit The Mrs. India Competition reaching the Final Round.. But knowing the reason behind the same, their smiles came back!

That Day was not too easy to pass for Khushi.. Nani had arranged a 'Hawan' for the good of Khushi and her baby-to-be born.. Next was Anjali's plan to take Khushi for some shopping, with Aarav and NK.. Arnav tried to stop all this as it was way to early, but his crazy family dint pay a heed to him..

But Arnav dint mind though.. He just decided to accompany his pregnant wife where ever she goes, to the shopping mall, for instance.. He dint leave her alone even when she needed to visit the washroom.. 'What if she faints in there?' That made him think negative and he decided to be by her side whenever she was out of her bed, only he knew how clumsy she was!

Khushi was not at all annoyed by his over possessiveness, but felt blessed instead!

She held Arnav's hand and made him come with her to the 'Baby Section' and they purchased a cradle, a white cradle..

Arnav insisted for a pink one, but Khushi insisted to get the purple one, as a blue was not available.. It was decided by Arnav that they were to have a girl first come what may.. But Khushi wanted a baby boy, with her innocence and his brains.. She knew he was more sharp than her! But at last, they agreed for a white one..

Next came the shopping turn, for baby clothes.. Not forgetting Aarav, Khushi and Arnav bought a bundle of countless shirts and jeans for Aarav and also a Basket-Ball Pack.. NK and Anjali helped Khushi buy a pair of Punjabi Dresses, as Arnav was Busy Selecting Black coloured Saaris for her..

They were done, and before going home, Arnav purchased a bundle of Blue and Pink Baby wears.. Khushi insisted to make these purchases later, but he was adamant.. He was adamant to pick both 'Blue' and 'Pink' Full Collection for babies.. They went back home and Khushi was served A Glass full of Milk as pr Arnav's orders.. She changed and was now on the recliner, when Arnav was keeping their shopping bags in the lower section of his closet..

Khushi-Arnavji, u should have taken either Blue Or Pink, not both..

Arnav closed the closet and went to sit besides her..

Arnav-Why? What is ur problem? U mind me spending on My Baby?

Khushi-But Arnavji.. Don't be so crazy.. First let my 9 months get over, then buy all this na.. What if u will regret buying so much pink once my Prince comes out?

He smirked and held her hand.. Moving close to push her locks behind her ear, he huskily replied..

Arnav-I won't! Coz our princess will be the first to be born..

She wondered how come he was confident as ever..

Khushi-Ah! So sure? Ok.. But what if ur prediction fails? What if my Prince comes first?

Arnav-So what? I don't mind tring on u again to get my princess!

Her grip over his hands holding hers tightened.. She gulped and looked away.. Arnav sensed some tension and made her look at him..

Arnav-Khushi, what happened? U can tell me..

Khushi looked at Arnav, her face a bit un-sure to speak to him..What will he think? To his surprise, she just moved towards him and sat in his laps.. She hugged him tight and closed her eyes..

Arnav-Hey! Khushi.. Its Okay, tell me what happened..

Khushi-Ar - - Arnavji.. Am scared..

Arnav-Ha? Kya? Why?

Khushi broke the hug and looked down.. She was comfortable in his laps, but he was not able to see her face hiding those worry lines.. He stood up picking her in his strong arms, and made his way to their bed.. He placed her there and covered her with a blanket.. He sat besides her and entangled his hand with her hand.. The other caressed her fore-head..

Arnav-Now tell me what is it?

Khushi stood up and crossed her legs to sit next to her husband.. She went near him and gripped the neck of his t-shirt..

Khushi-Arnavji.. Am scared.. What if I wont be a good mother.. U are already so responsible.. And me, I would have fell down yesterday if u would not have been there.. What will I do without u? Plz don't leave me..

She hugged him and her eyes went blur.. He was touched!

Arnav-Hey.. Hey.. Khushi.. Why do u think that? I am sure that u are clumsy, but so what? I am here to handle u and take care of everything, right?

He pampered her hair and rubbed her back.. She continued to speak hugging him..

Khushi-Arnavji what if I cant handle our baby? Will I be a good mother?

Arnav-I am sure u will.. Now don't think much Khushi.. Just sleep..

He broke the hug and she laid down.. He had already changed long back, and so he too joined her in bed, not before switching OFF the side-lights.. She turned to face him and moved to place her hands on his shoulder bone.. He was sleeping on his back, eyes closed, facing the ceiling..

Khushi-Arnavji..

Arnav-Hmmm??

Khushi-Listen na.. Me scared of one more thing, and its serious..

Arnav was tired, but he wont sleep without listening to her.. He opened his eyes and turned to face her.. He held her hands and she cuddled close into him..

Arnav-Tell me Khushi..

Khushi-Arnavji, am scared.. How will - - I - - I '

She stopped and held her tummy.. He was too dumb to get this sentence.. He rubbed his nerves to think, but dint get her incomplete words..

Arnav-How will u what Khushi?

Khushi-Arnavji, how will I will birth to this baby?

Arnav-What sort of question is that? Obviously just like others do! Why?

Khushi-Arnavji do u even have any idea how painful it will be? Am just sweating thinking of my delivery..

Arnav-What Khushi? That's no big deal.. Chill.. Now sleep..

He hugged her, but she kicked him and got up..

Arnav-What?

Khushi-What nahi, WHAT THE-

She seemed to be fuming..

Khushi-Here I am trying to share my fears with u, and u are sleeping so easily.. Do u have any idea how I will face my labour?

OH Oh.. Arnav got it now.. He was a bit tired and sleepy to get her point..

Arnav-Oh! So u mean that way? Khushi.. Come to me..

She again got comfortable to fall on his chest and he kissed the side of her forehead..

Arnav-I will be there for u Khushi.. All will be good.. Don't think much on that.. We will be together na, all will be fine.. Sleep!

To his luck, he dint have to convince her much.. She had already slept..

Arnav-Happy Wedding Anniversary Khushi.. Am sure our next anniversary will be a better one.. Love you..

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A Year Later..

A year had passed in a blink of an eye.. May be the Little Raizada Family was too happy in itself to know when time flew away..

It was just two to three days that Khushi returned back to Raizada Mansion..

She had been at her Buaji's place, in Delhi only, for the last 3 months post her delivery.. She was supposed to go to her maayka during her 7^th month of pregnancy, but all thanks to ASR, she had to stay back.. Not that she did mind, still..

Post Delivery, she was allowed to stay at her Buaji's on a condition, that their baby would be taken care of till he comes there at night after finishing his Job at AR.. Yes, he had shifted him self at Buaji's place to stay with his wife temporarily, till she was there.. And Buaji also was way too happy to have him there again.. But he was not allowed to be near Khushi, and sleep with her, as the Mother and the Baby were full under Buaji's eyes and she wanted to be with them for the time till Khushi was there.. This irked Arnav, but he was not left with options to choose..

Garima and Babuji had been there at Delhi, till Khushi's little one was a month old.. They had to move back as their Lucknow's Sweet Shop was to be taken care of.. Everything had fell into place..

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ArShi Room..

Raizada Mansion.. Night..

It was almost 8.00 pm, and the room was such a mess, there was no time to clean it all.. It was time for Arnav to come, so Khushi rushed down with Anaya.. Anaya, her 3 months old daughter.. She knew Arnav loved to see his Khushi along with his little princess, his Anaya, once he steps inside his palace..

Anaya had been crying badly since paste 10 minutes, and Khushi's tension was rising.. Nani would have helped her out, but she was in a Satsang, and had taken Aarav with her.. Her Anjali Di was happily married to Ranbir Now.. Ranbir, the Event Manager of The Mrs. Raizada Compitition Khushi took part in last year.. Her Payal Di would have come back till now, but she had to cancel her coming back, as she too was expecting.. So Mami also had to move to reach her Pregnant Bahu Payal, who was alone in an Unknown Country.. Rahi baat NK ki, toh he went back to Sydney and tied up his knot with a very sweet Indian girl, named Madhumati'

Khushi was getting hyper and Arnav was still not coming.. Anaya's tummy was full, still her crying dint stop.. She was not able to handle her own baby, and the fact was eating her from inside.. She thought of calling Bauji, but to her luck, she heard a horn and she knew her Arnavji were back! She went to the kitchen with Anaya in her arms and filled a glass of water.. She went towards the hall and there came her sexy husband.. Her all time Saviour, her Arnavji!

Arnav heard a baby cry, and he knew it was Anaya.. He dropped the bag in the hall way and literally ran seeing her baby jumping in his wife's arms.. The minute he took Anaya in his arms, she stopped crying, and he looked at Khushi who whose face was already grown pale..

Arnav-Why was she crying? Why dint u do anything? What is this Khushi?

She looked down holding the glass of water she got for him, and he moved up directly to their room..

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ArShi Room..

Arnav swung his baby Anaya in his arms and was walking in the room to and fro.. Anaya had gone to sleep.. Khushi came in just to look at the Father-Daughter duo in peace, and made her way to the washroom without greeting Arnav.. She changed and went down.. Arnav understood why she was so silent, and placed Anaya slowly in the white cot and covered a warm pink sheet on her.. He slowly pecked her little red nose and she smiled in sleep cooing a 'goo-goo'.. He too smiled and went down knowing she wont get up for sometime..

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Dining Table..

Arnav had also changed in his regular night clothes, and Khushi served her husband his dinner.. He was constantly looking at her.. She dint bother to speak.. She served him and sat besides him at served herself.. She looked at her Arnavji from the corner of her eyes and he caught her stealing his glances.. She looked forward and started eating..

Khushi-Start eating.. Or the food will go cold..

Arnav-Khushi, first u cool down.. I dint mean that.. U are a good mother.. Its just that Anaya's stomach had a bit of gas.. I applied a bit of asafoetida after dissolving it in a spoonful of lukewarm water, and done..

Khushi looked at him.. Her eye-brows frowned and she pouting as if she will cry anytime..

Khushi-How did u know she got gas? How come I dint understand?

Arnav understood she was feeling horrible for not understanding her baby, and Arnav definitely dint want that..

Arnav-Awww.. Khushi its Okay.. Actually I read it on internet one day.. So..

He held her free hand in between his and she looked at him..

Khushi-I am not good na, I don't know anything.. How will I handle her Arnavji.. Am so bad.. I dint even know the reason she was crying.. I was right.. I cant become good.. Am so clumsy na.. Don't hate me plz..

Arnav-Hey! I am here na?! I am there to help u, am I not? And hey Khushi.. Its not only that.. Anaya Singh Raizada wants her papa at night, she is used to me na, so she was crying.. Sorry for getting mad at u, dint mean to..

Khushi smiled and nodded in anticipation..

Khushi-Its Okay..

Arnav-Hmm.. Now u too chill, and eat.. Anaya will start crying anytime.. Its her dinner time as well..

Khushi-Haww? Kya??

He winked and she smiled.. They had their dinner with talks from here and there.. Their dinner was done and she was winding up the kitchen with HP's help, when Arnav called her out..

Arnav-Khushi.. Khushi.. Anaya needs u.. Go up..

Khushi was going up, when she saw Arnav sitting in the Drawing Hall and she smiled to receive a wink from him.. She ignored him to rush up..

Arnav-Khushi..

She turned back and he replied..

Arnav-After my daughter's meal from u, be ready for Anaya'a papa's after meal..

He winked and she blushed to run up.. It had been three months they had been they had been apart due to Buaji.. And last two nights were stress full to be awake at night and take turns to look after Anaya, as she had to adjust to this new place now.. Romance seemed to be flew away.. But tonight someone was going to be lucky!

Half an hour and Arnav knew his baby girl wont wake up now till 4 hours at least.. He studied her time-table well.. He had too!

Arnav went up to see a Khushi swinging the cot slowly and admiring her baby with love pouring her eyes.. Khushi felt Arnav come in and stood up to walk towards Arnav.. He opened his arms to welcome her.. She circled her arms around his waist and placed her head near his heart..

Khushi-I will be a good mother na Arnavji?

Arnav-Am sure u will..

He pressed her inside him and she allowed him to crush her.. They felt so warm, so complete.. She rubbed his back and he smiled.. He bend down to pick her in his arms and went near the bed..

Arnav asked her to wait, and got a box wrapped in golden foil.. Khushi was happy to receive a gift from him, it had been so long! She excitedly opened it, and her eyes filled up to see those 'Gold Bangles' which she sold during Lavanya-Arnav's time.. Her Maa's Kangan.. She went emotional and hugged him as tears left her eyes..

Khushi-Thank You! Thank u so much Arnavji.. I love u..

Arnav-I know..! I am too sexy right?!

He chuckled and she smiled in between her tears..

Arnav-Hey Khushi.. Happy Wedding Anniversary.. Its 2 years now..

She broke apart and wiped her smudgy eyes..

Khushi-What? Oh! I toh completely forgot.. Sorry Arnavji..

Arnav-Its Okay.. U can still make it up..

He smirked and she kissed the corner of his lips and drew her kisses near his subtle..

Khushi-A very Happy Anniversary to us Arnavji.. U are the best thing happened to me.. And the second is..

She made him see little Anaya, who slept with open mouth just like him, and he pointed at Anaya's sleeping postures which she possibly inherited from her mother.. Both giggled and he came on to her who pulled a quilt over them..

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A Year And A Half Passed..

It never happened that Arnav came back from office at night, and Khushi was not there to welcome him, until and unless she was at her Buaji's or at Anjali's Sasuraal or doing some random shopping or so..

Arnav and Aakash entered The Raizada Palace.. Arnav was less satisfied to see just Nani and Aarav there.. Nani was on call and Aarav was busy bugging Nani for the cord-less.. Arnav understood by Aarav's excitement that it was his Di, Anjali on the other side.. He saw Aakash as he moved to the drawing room.. Manorama Mami was playing with her grandson there, Payal and Aakash's son, Akshay Singh Raizada.. Payal was feeding her son some morsel, who was in her grand-mom Manorama dadi's laps.. Aakash was a proud father and went to his Akshay to carry in his arms and feel what he missed the full day.. Payal and Aakash were permanently back to India now..

Arnav knew Khushi was not out but somewhere in RM, then why she dint come out? Where was her little Anaya? Just then, Aarav rushed towards Arnav and hugged his legs.. Arnav being a loving father picked him up with the laptop bag still in his hands..

Arnav-Hey Champ! How are u? How was ur school today? Hmm?

Aarav-It was great dad.. But I missed u.. U know, it's a picnic next week.. Can I go?

Arnav kissed Aarav's cheeks

Arnav-Where is it?

Aarav-They are talking us to 'Fun-Fun Water Park'.. May I too join in, plz..?

Arnav-Sure.. My permit given.. But on one condition.. U will stay with the group, and follow ur teacher's orders.. Don't run here and there, okay? Be a good boy.. U will take care of urself, okay?

Aarav-Okay Dad.. Wait, I will just get the Fill-Up form for Parents Permit.. U have to sign that and pay the fees.. Amma wont sign it.. She dint allow me.. She is being over-protective dad..

Arnav-That's her! But where is ur mom?

Aarav-Amma is not here.. Pata nahi.. Anaya is with her only.. Okay, am going to play with Akshay.. See u in a while dad..

Aarav kissed his dad's cheek and Arnav smiled kissing him back.. He put him down and went up to check on his wife and daughter.. He was more eager to meet his Khushi today.. Reason that he was missing her so much since the time he arrived..

He could not find his Khushi and Anaya in their room, nor at the pool-side.. He dint check Anaya's little room, as he knew Khushi wont go there with her as it was under-construction.. He thought he knew where she was.. And Arnav went out of his room putting his coat and laptop bag on the bed..

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Raizada Mansion.. Terrace..

Arnav climbed up the stairs to the terrace, and he knew she was their.. For starters the terrace door was open, and also he could hear His wife talking with His daughter.. His face automatically smiled and he hurried to the terrace entrance..

He entered the terrace making no noise, and went to stand behind Khushi who was carrying their Anaya on one side of her hips, and showing her stars.. He knew Khushi always liked to count stars and talk to her Maa-Babuji through stars.. But he never knew Anaya too liked this.. He was astonished to see Anaya pointing at the stars as if understanding everything what her Maa was speaking pointing her own finger at the three shining stars in a row..

Khushi-Ya baby.. That's Dadi.. And that is - -

Khushi felt wind blowing on her face and she knew this fragrance.. She turned around to find him admiring her and his baby by an 'awww' smile on his tilted face, and his hands crossed on his chest..

Khushi-Arnavji - - I - - I dint know when u came! What's the time? I am so sorry..

Arnav-Its okay Khushi.. How was ur day?

Khushi blushed and replied..

Khushi-Very good..

He felt her face glow brighter than the moon light.. She moved towards Arnav who instantly took a jumping Anaya from Khushi's hands.. Anaya always jumped seeing her father whom she just loved to go to..

Khushi-erm.. Arnavji, I need to tell u something..

She looked down and played with her fingers.. He could see her hiding her smiles..

Arnav-What?

His attention was on Anaya to hold her hands clapping in front of his face..

Arnav-Tell me Khushi.. What is it?

Khushi went behind him and hugged him from his back.. She rested her head on his shoulders and Arnav felt her such moves very rare..

Khushi-Arnavji, I have a good news..

She raised her form on her toes and whispered in his ears..

Khushi-I am - - pre - -pregnant, again..

She hugged him hard and Arnav's stomach felt butterflies..

He turned around and she hugged him tight.. Little Anaya was being crushed between her parents.. Arnav was just numb to reply much on this.. He was obviously more than happy.. His excitement never found many words, but Khushi could read what he wanted to express..

Arnav just held onto Anaya and pulled Khushi to kiss her cheek and congratulate her and himself..

Arnav-so I guess the 'Blue Baby Collection' in the bottom of my closet can finally come to use ha?

Khushi looked at him and laughed.. She cupped Arnav's face and kissed him all over..

She looked down feeling shy.. She held on to Arnav's hand which was holding Anaya.. Arnav was just so happy.. He just looked at those stars in the sky and thanked his as well as her parents for blessing him and his Khushi..

Anaya slapped her fingers on her daddy's cheeks and gave a bite on his nose and Arnav winced in pain.. Arnav was used to that now.. Anaya was teething, but she hardly cried during this stage.. Arnav gave his daughter a stare, but even Anaya knew he cant do anything when it comes to her.. Khushi was just giggling and she came near Arnav..

Khushi-Arnavji! Phir se laal hogayi.. (It went red again..)

Arnav dropped Anaya in Khushi's arms and bent to move his hands under her legs to pick her up and move down..

Khushi-Arnavji what are u - -

Arnav-U will know what I indent once we reach down.. Let Anaya plat with Aarav.. He would be missing her anyway.. Let me play with u.. U know how much I missed u?

Khushi-I missed u too..

Arnav kissed her but Khushi moved as Anaya was jumping in her arms and Arnav made a run down unable to hold two girls at a time..

Aarav found his parents making their way to the bed-room, and Arnav ordered an embarrassed Khushi to pass Anaya to her elder brother Aarav.. Aarav went back without letting them know he came up to call them for dinner and went down happily with Anaya who was licking his cheeks..

Arnav took Khushi inside their room and locked the door without leaving her down.. He made his way directly to the bed and placed his Khushi there.. Before he could lean on her, he got a firing from her..

Khushi-Arnavji! What was this? What will Aarav think?

Arnav-Come on Khushi.. He is almost 8 now.. He has already seen me picking u up many times.. Big Deal yar..

Khushi-But - - This is not good Arnavji..

Arnav-Oh come on.. He wont try that on Tina, don't worry..

Khushi-WHAT? He has a girlfriend too? Dammit.. I am NOT allowing him for that picnic.. And u also don't - -

Arnav-Too bad Khushi, I already did.. Am his father and I too know how to worry on him and not.. Relax..

Khushi-When have I won against u? Okay, the picnic is okay, but who is this Tina?

Arnav-I just made that up Khushi.. And see, u are so over protective mother.. Or should I say a possessive one?

Khushi-Obviously.. Amma hu na..

Arnav-And a very responsible one.. Even better than a dad I am.. See, I was right.. U became a wonderful mom Khushi..

Khushi-Really?

She liked his compliment and he leaned on her..

Arnav-Not just responsible, but a beautiful maa too.. U have grown so beautiful.. After all, u belong with me! I love Khushi..

Khushi-I know..

She smiled and pulled him who grinned to feel winds blowing in his garden and the two roses in his garden shivered to turn more close to each other..

And they lived happily ever after, forever..

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