Saturday 17 August 2013

Chapter 3C: Meri Amaanat (My Possession)


Author’s Note

Sorry to keep you waited for so long.. A part of this update is slightly mature... and it will be posted on my blog.. I changed the song for this last part.. I’m not sure if it goes with the scene.. but I fell in love with this song and it really inspired me to write this last part.. If you think I should change the song to the old one please let me know, I won’t mind..

This update is on both IF and my blog.. so please do come back to IF to let me know how it was.. I took a really long time to write this part and I hope you’ll like it!



Chapter 3A, 3B and 3C – Dedicated to Lalarukh











Khushi: And when you need to be loved??.. you never needed permission for this.. main sirf tumhara hoon.. to apna ke liye kis baat ki permission... (I’m only yours.. so what permission you need for your own...)


Arnav raised his eyes while Khushi held his hands and brought it back to her waist.. Moving forward, she kissed the corners of his lips.. her one hand on the button of his wet shirt.. Bringing her other hand to his face, Khushi caressed his cheeks lightly with the back of her hands while she kissed his skin down his jaw line.. and whispered...


Khushi: Let me love you tonight Arnav!


And she looked into his eyes.. Both breathing loudly while the dhak dhak of their hearts became one.. their lips brushed each other while with one hand, Arnav pushed her long silky hairs to her back revealing her perfect cleavage.. Arnav gazed at her with an overwhelming feeling for a moment and suddenly pressed his lips against Khushi's lips.. Slowly he pushed his tongue inside her mouth and in no time khushi began responding with the same eagerness.. their tongue entwined with each other... Arnav's free hands moved from her waist to her back pulling Khushi more into him...As he felt her heaving breasts against his chest, Arnav realized that his shirt was unbuttoned and he pulled back from the kiss.. He stared into the confused eyes of Khushi and said with concern...


ASR: Are you sure you want to do this?


A smile curved on her lips as a sign of approval and Khushi crashed into his chest while her arms went into his open shirt as she hugged him saying...


Khushi: I trust you Arnav.. i trust you!


Khushi’s face hidden into Arnav’s chest.. Arnav forced her face up so as to fix into her eyes and said with all his heart..


ASR: I love you Khushi.. I love you more than anything in this world.. Don’t ever go away from me..


The tears brimming into his eyes proved the sincere words of his heart! Khushi lifted her hands to his cheeks and wiped off his tears.. Leaning forward, Arnav cupped her face and placed a kiss on Khushi’s forehead while the latter closed her eyes...His lips moved down to her nose, her cheeks.. leaving tender kisses all the way down to her cleavage.. Her breasts heaved in and out while her head leaned back feeling his lips on her bare skin.. No doubt that she was nervous but she wanted to surrender.. to give herself to her Arnav.. giving him that one last right which he was deprived of.. To possess her.. to make Khushi a part of Arnav and Arnav a part of Khushi forever!


ASR: Look at me Khushi..


As Arnav ordered her, she obliged and instantly their eyes locked! They stared at each other for long.. Conscious of his fingers touching delicately her skin and playing with the only knot holding on the cloth to her body, Khushi gulped a breath.. And as he began to untie the knot, her heart raced and in nervousness she stood and moved aside.. Arnav’s eyes followed her steps and a loving smile adorned his face.. Her back facing Arnav, Khushi held on to the cloth! She closed her eyes.. trying to drive away that nervousness eating her when suddenly she felt his hands on her waist.. and he whispered..


ASR: Trust me! I’ll never hurt you.. I promise!


Slightly Mature


Arnav moved closer.. pushing Khushi’s hairs away, he placed a tender kiss at the crook of her neck... Hugging her from behind, his hands moved to the knot and slowly he began untying it.. Shifting his gaze to her face, assuring himself that she wanted him to do this.. Khushi opened her eyes and looked at Arnav’s face by her side.. The love in his eyes.. the care in his touch! She began to relax and rested her back onto his chest! Without breaking the eye lock, she moved her lips towards his..


His one hand on the left side of her waist while the other untying the knot, Arnav took her lips into the most longing kiss.. He sucked onto her lips and gently pushed his tongue inside her mouth.. Their tongues twirled together and meanwhile the cloth slid down her body to the floor exposing her bare body in only her panties... Khushi began turning her body towards Arnav without detaching their lips away from each other while his hands caressed her skin to her waist.. her arms made her way around his neck while his hands rested on her bare waist..  Khushi deepened the kiss as she pulled him more into her.. Her naked breasts fondled onto his hard chest and she felt his lower part bulging in between her thighs.. As they gasped for air, both pulled back from the kiss but kept staring at each other.. The nervousness vanished... no fear.. no shyness! He wanted to love her as much as she wanted to love him.. In a swift, Arnav bowed down and swept her off her feet.. Her one hand around his neck while her right hand holding on to his collar.. He walked near to the fire and delicately laid her body down.. Her face glowing to the light of the fire, Khushi stared into Arnav’s eyes as he took off his shirt and threw it away.. His gaze moved down from her face to her breasts, waist, her cute cotton panties.. Her long legs were beautiful, he thought!


And he leaned down.. adjusting his body onto her.. covering her naked skin with care, making sure not to hurt her! He kissed her forehead.. touched her face.. pecked her lips.. sucked her earlobe while his hands trailed down to her soft breasts.. He cupped her breasts as he blew kisses down her neck to her cleavage.. He never touched her that way.. and this was as new for both of them! His touch on her perfect formed breasts, his fingers found the peak of her sensitive nipples and Khushi closed her eyes when she felt his wet tongue circling around her nipple.. She let a moan escaped from her mouth and unconsciously Khushi parted her legs wrapping Arnav’s body while he whispered against her skin..


ASR: I love you so much Khushi..

Moving up, Arnav stared into her eyes..


ASR: Look at me Khushi...


Her deep gaze into his eyes full of love.. At one look, Khushi knew lust was never here.. It was only love.. deep love! True love.. His hands teasing her breasts, they began to move down her belly to the elastic of her cotton panties.. Gently he pushed his fingers under her panties and felt her femininity for the first time.. He let his hands rub the bud of her womanhood as he followed each of her expressions... He could felt her arousal increasing more and more.. Her hips moving slowly under his body.. A smile curved on Arnav’s lips as he admired that first time pleasure on Khushi’s face.. She was relaxed.. stressfree.. just laid into the arms of her man.. surrendering herself completely! His fingertips felt, touched and teased her.. pleasuring her.. driving her to esctasy.. without any penetration.. And Khushi whispered...


Khushi: Kiss me!


Arnav obliged instantly.. Pressing his lips against hers.. Khushi parted her lips and his tongue pushed into her mouth.. Their kiss became more deeper while their tongues danced together.. She let her arms went around his neck and ran her fingers into his hairs.. Arnav’s hands slipped away of her panties and he gripped her waist tightly while slowly Khushi pulled him more into her as they twirled together without breaking the kiss..


Their legs entwined with each other..Khushi was now laying on Arnav’s hard chest. She pulled from the kiss and stared lovingly at Arnav for a few seconds..  She then kissed his cheeks sensually.. She brushed lightly his lips.. Eyes locked! Pecking his lips again and again.. They felt so special in each other’s arms.. Her fingers roamed on his face while a smile adorned her face.. His way of looking at her.. and that unique way he touched her, she felt like driven away to heaven.. their little world of paradise.. which she had been dreaming since they are together.. Her hands traced further down the lines of his shoulders, his muscles.. She was aware that Arnav was strong from the way he holds her, but feeling his naked body.. touching him purposefully just to feel his manly figure.. It was just another different feeling! A feeling of love and passion for this one man!


Slowly Khushi let her hands lowering further down his abs while she captured his lips into a long passionate kiss.. and Arnav responded immediately, his hands moved to her naked back so as to pull her more into him.. The bulge in his jeans increasing, Khushi grinned at his lips when she felt the hardness between her thighs.. Her hands began to trail down and rested on his belt.. Slowly she tried to unbuckle Arnav’s belt when suddenly she was twirled around... Flustered at the sudden movement, their lips detached and Khushi gazed at Arnav in confusion! Arnav was now on top of her.. still holding her tightly, his chest stuck to her breasts, he stared into her eyes and placed a kiss lightly onto her right cheek.. and said..


ASR: You are beautiful!


Arnav smiled at Khushi and looked to the other side.. Extending his arms, he grabbed the white cloth laying down few steps away.. and he  looked at the confused gaze of Khushi when he lifted up half of his body slightly and covered Khushi’s naked figure with the cloth! Her eyes wide open asking for answers.. Arnav smirked and approached his lips to her forehead.. and he said while staring into her almond eyes!


ASR: Abhi nahin Khushi! Abhi nahin... (Not now Khushi! Not now...)


And Khushi replied anxiously...


Khushi: Kyun?? (Why??) You said you were craving for me, right?


Arnav brushed her hairs.. and said in a soft voice..


ASR: Yeah.. ofcourse I am! But I want you only when you’ll be ready for this!


And Khushi protested irritatingly!


Khushi: But I am ready!


Arnav replied amusingly..


ASR: Acchha.. Aur tum kabse mujhse jhoot bolne lagii hai! (Really.. And since when you started lying to me!)


Khushi: Mein... (I...)


And instantly Arnav placed his fingers on her mouth as he said..


ASR: Chup... bhilkul chup! (Quiet.. just stay quiet!)


Her soft lips formed a pout under Arnav’s fingers!


ASR: Chahe tum kuch na kaho.. mein tumhara dil aur maan ki avaz sun sakta hai khushi.. (Even if you don’t say anything.. I can hear your heart and conscience voice Khushi..) And I know you are not ready for this.. You are barely 17 baby and I don’t mind waiting for you for a lifetime.. After all you are only mine.. and I know that I’ve got a right on you.. I certainly don’t need to do this to claim this right! I already possess you Khushi.. you belong to me.. your heart belongs to me.. your every breath is mine.. Then what do I need more.. I’ll wait for you..


Her eyes brimming with tears, she said chokingly..


Khushi: to phir... yeh sab kyun kiya.. wo.. (so.. why you did this.. wh..)


And Arnav interrupted..


ASR: I just wanted you to relax.. and..


As he stopped his words, Khushi said..


Khushi: And?


Arnav gave her a faint smile and said lowly..


ASR: You are the only one I have Khushi.. my girl, my love, my life.. My Family! And I just can’t bear any awkwardness between us.. It just kills me.. your awkwardness makes me feel as a stranger... I’m really sorry.. I should have not shouted at you...


And Khushi suddenly pulled him to her.. their lips crashed with each other.. Their tongues met.. Her arms went around his neck.. Her tears streamed down her cheeks.. She only wished to stay like this all her life.. with that guy.. As they pulled back, Khushi brushed her fingers in Arnav’s hairs and said..


Khushi: How can you be so good?


A smile curved on Arnav’s lips..


ASR: I’m not good.. I’m just selfish..


Khushi: Matlab? (you mean?)


ASR: If you are hurt just a little.. it hurts me terribly.. my world seems like shaking when you are in pain!


They both stared at each other for long.. Finally Arnav laid next to her and said...


ASR: Come here...


Khushi placed her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeats.. Half of her body laying on his body..


ASR: Tune sab kuch diya mujhe.. khushiyan, zindagi jeene ka maksat! (You gave me everything.. Happiness, a reason to live life!)  Just one last thing...

Arnav pulled the cloth covering her back... and said..


ASR: Meri amaanat.. aur yeh akri amaanat mein sahi waqt par leloonga.. Tab tak usse sambhar ke raklo.. Mere liye!! (My possession.. and this last possession, I’ll acquire it at the right time.. till then, take care of it.. For me!!)


Khushi lifted her head and fixed into his eyes..


Khushi: Mein vaada karti hoon.. tumhari amaanat mein sambhar ke raklogi! I promise! Yeh sirf tumhari rahogi.. Tumhari Amaanat.. Arnav ki amaanat! (I promise.. I’ll take care of your possession! I promise! It will always be only yours.. Your Possession.. Arnav’s Possession!)


And they smiled at each other..


FLASHBACK ENDS


Daima laid her hands on Khushi’s shoulders, and she turned from the swing chair.. Her cheeks wet with tears, Khushi instantly hugged Daima as she cried her heart out...


Khushi (crying out): Mein uski amaanat nahin sambhar payi Daima... nahin sambhar payi.. Mein Dehradun vapaas nahin jaana chati Daima.. Uska samna nahin karsakti mein.. wo har par marjayega iss sachayi ke saat.. (I couldn’t take care of his possession Daima... couldn’t take care of it.. I don’t want to go back to Dehradun Daima.. I can’t face him.. He’ll die every moment with this truth..)


With a heavy heart, Daima caressed Khushi’s hairs and said..


Daima: Aise nahin kehte Khushi bitiya.. Chalo hamare saat.. ham bhagwan se pratna kalte hain.. ke wo sab kuch tik kardo.. tumhari aur apne arnav ke zindagi mein vapaas khushiyan leker aaoo.. Chaloo.. (You should not say this Khushi my child.. Come with me.. we’ll pray to god to make everything alright.. to bring happiness back into your life and your Arnav’s life.. Come..)


And she grabbed Khushi’s arms, helping her to go towards the small temple in the room..



*****



Holding on to the cane, the old lady walked towards the ringing phone.. And as she finally picked up the receiver...


Old lady: Hello!... How are you my son?.... Oh, don’t worry bunny, my son.. I’ll check him out!


The old lady hang up the phone and worriedly walked down the corridors of Hope orphanage.. She reached the last door and breathed a sign of relief as she saw the lock opened.. She pushed open the door and felt her heart breaking into pieces.. Though this was a scene she was used to.. but the pain was as fresh.. Hope orphanage was completely renovated by Arnav Singh Raizada.. all rooms, play areas, gardens, everything... except.. that one area behind that locked door.. And whenever this door was unlocked, Maria, the head of Hope orphanage, knew that her kid, her Khushi was in pain.. And how she knew that? Arnav! Arnav was at his worst state! Tears welled up her eyes as she stared at the young man.. asleep with dried tears on his cheeks on a very old bed which was once Khushi’s bed..



Important Note


I know some of you might be disappointed as this was not what you expected.. But this is it! The Arnav in my story is different.. I believe that lots of people mistake infatuations, liking and lust for love... But falling in love, getting married one year after and applying for a divorce 5 years later, This is not what love is! So in some ways Arnav and Khushi in I possess you depicts true love which can be found one in a million.. Love is sacrifice.. to care for each other no matter what it takes.. to hold each other’s hands during the worst situations.. And a slight touch is enough to heal the deepest wounds!

Chapter 3B: Meri Amaanat (My Possession)


Chapter 3A, 3B and 3C – Dedicated to Lalarukh




ASR: Damn you Arnav! What's wrong with you?? She's a girl.. I should have understand! I’m really stupid at times..


He nodded angrily at his dumbness and turning his eyes towards the curtains, he was about to stand up when suddenly his breath stopped..







His eyes locked on the most beautiful thing of his world.. Her eyelids lowered, there stood his girl.. wrapped only of a white cloth which barely covered her from her breasts to her thighs...


*****


Dhak Dhak... Dhak dhak.. Dhak dhak...


Her loud heartbeats playing havoc in her mind.. slowly khushi raised her eyes and fixed into Arnav's gaze.. Flushed at his stare, Khushi tried hard to push away the nervousness invading her senses while her fists gripped tightly to the only silk covering her shivering body.. Mesmerised! Arnav was spellbound by the figure standing in front of him.. His Khushi was beautiful.. he never doubted this fact.. but today, it seemed she was herself the meaning to beauty.. pure beauty! Hypnotized, his hooded gaze travelled from her red crimson cheeks to her naked cleavage... Drops of water from her wet hairs dripping onto her shoulders while further down, he noticed her breasts moving in and out with her each breath.. As Arnav followed the curve line of her waist, he took no time to realize that under this thin sheet, she was still wearing her wet panties... Her thighs, her legs looked as delicate as her innocent face.


Suddenly Arnav got back from his dazed state when Khushi nervously stepped forward to him... Lowering her eyelids, avoiding his gaze...Khushi approached the fire and sat next to Arnav.. Not for a single moment he tore his gaze from her face while Khushi constantly stared into the fire.. At the moment, he knew what was going on in her mind, her heart.. no girl would feel less nervous at such step in their life! Hugging her knees tightly to herself, the heat of the fire was of no use to the terrible freezing air... As she quivered of cold, Arnav mentally scolded himself.. He so wished to take her into the warmth of his arms but for the first time he was feeling scared.. scared that he might crossed the line which he imposed for himself! Closing his fists, he looked away helplessly.. till suddenly he heard khushi grinding her teeth.. Unable to bear his restless heart anymore, he turned to her but froze on the spot!


Her head crashed into Arnav's chest, Khushi gripped to his shirt tighter each time the thunders stroke hard into the sky.. On the spur of the moment, Arnav's hand moved towards her back while both their heartbeats raced together.. His nose nuzzled into her hairs and Khushi felt goosebumps as his touch met her bare skin... As the thunders came to an halt, slowly Khushi pulled back from his chest enough to fix into Arnav's eyes.. Her lips inches away from his lips while her breath bathed his skin.. Arnav brought his right hand to Khushi's face and tucked her hairs behind her ears.. His fingers caressing delicately her face, Arnav said in a low voice...


ASR: Bahut darr lag raha hai? ( Are you feeling very scared?)


Without breaking the eye contact, hesitantly Khushi nodded a yes... Slowly, Arnav brought his lips to her cheeks.. As he kissed her right cheek lightly, Khushi closed her eyes in nervousness.. and he whispered into her ears...


ASR: Aab tikein? (Now you ok?)


Opening her eyes, she glared at him and absent-mindedly she nodded in denial.. With concern, Arnav cupped her face and leaned towards her left cheek.. He pecked her cheek and as he pulled back, he asked..


ASR: Aab? (Now?)


Khushi gulped a breath and nodded negatively. Arnav’s gaze shifted to her lips while his fingers flicked across her lower lip... Unconsciously she parted her lips and waited desperately for Arnav till he finally decided to press his mouth against her soft lips! Arnav had always been a tender kisser.. He always cared her, took his time.. gave her space.. He was never rough! Whatever situation, in his mind Khushi’s wellbeing was the most important .. He always made sure that his Khushi was comfortable in what he was doing to her... No matter how much his heart and body was aching for her! He nibbled at her lips, caring the bottom lip to the top lip.. and in between his tender pecks he couldn’t stop himself from whispering some words..


ASR: You are so beautiful Khushi!


Locking her eyes into his.. a blushed smile curved onto her lips and Arnav spoke out his most sincere feelings..


ASR: I wonder what good did I do that god sent me such an angel into my life! Agar tum nahin hai, toh main kuch nahin hai! (If you are not, then I’m nothing!) I’ll fall if you are not here to handle me.. I’ll die without you Khushi!


His words pierced her heart and her eyes welled up with tears.. Instantly Khushi cupped his face and nodded..


Khushi: Nahin! Aisa nahin kehte!... (No! Don’t say this!...) Arnav I promise you.. any time, any situation that  you need me by your side, you don’t need to look behind.. I’ll be here for you..


Khushi brought her hand to his chest and pointed her fingers towards his heart as she said..


Khushi: Here!....


A proud feeling emerged in Arnav’s heart and he admired Khushi whole-heartedly.. without a blink.. just looking at her and listening to her words peacefully..


 Khushi: You’ll fall.. like everyone has to fall many times in life!  but I’ll always be your strength to rise up again and again and again! Even at some point, maybe you won’t see me.. but just remember that I’ll always be with you.. and after each step.. each success.. I can scream out my lungs with pride.. “Yes I’ve done it... My Arnav did it!... We did it!” My Arnav will be the most important person of this country... maybe of this world and...


And Khushi shut it off as Arnav interrupted her..


ASR: And Khushi the most beautiful wife of this universe!... Arnav Singh Raizada’s wife!


Arnav smirked contently and lowering her eyes, Khushi blushed... Bringing his hand under her chin, Arnav raised her face so as to look straight into Khushi’s eyes.


ASR: Bolo na Khushi.. Shaadi karogi na mujhse? (Tell me Khushi.. Will you marry me?)


Immediately Khushi pushed away his hands and looked shyly everywhere except at him as she said irritatingly...


Khushi: Kya Arnav! Tujhe pata na mera jawab kya haii! To kyun phirse puch rahi ho! (What Arnav! You know my answer! Then why asking again!)


Arnav chuckled and said naughtily...


ASR: Aaj tumhari jawab phir se sunna ka mood hai.. (Today I’m in the mood to listen to your answer again..) please khushi.. tell me! Will you marry me... grow old with me, bear with my anger and my mood swings... take care of me.. slap me when I need to be slapped and get me back on the right when I’m going the wrong way.. console me when I need to be consoled... kiss me when I want you to kiss me... and...


While his words were stuck into his throat, Khushi stared at him waiting for his last words..


Khushi: And?


He exclaimed in a low but clear voice..


ASR: and make love to me when I need to be loved!


What was it? That feeling.. that need! Growing into both their hearts.. The need to love.. that physical love! Why today she felt that he needed her.. he was tired.. he actually looked tired.. Though Arnav was always the stronger one, she knew how much he was struggling.. his life.. busy schedule.. his studies.. he wanted to make it big.. to work.. and give his Khushi the best of life.. but exhausted at the end of the day, he was just a little kid who needed love and care.. Devoting his entire life to Khushi.. caring for her every small things.. making sure she was ok.. listening to her yes and no.. her silly jokes, her stupid talks.. He never said a word.. he never complained.. as if only Khushi’s chirpiness was the only light of his world.. but as he always said... “Arnav and Khushi’s heartbeats are connected”.. And his silence always speaks to Khushi!


Both stared at each other for long.. There was no need of words.. She could hear the voice of his heart while he could hear hers.. Suddenly Khushi’s trance broke with the loud thunders.. Moving her hands to his, Khushi smiled shyly! As she held his hands into hers, she said confidently.. without any hesitation.. no blink.. no fear.. no nervousness! Just what her heart said to her! True words.. true feelings...


Khushi: Yes.. Yes I will marry you..I will grow old with you.. I will die and be born again only for you..


She chuckled as she continued..


Khushi: I enjoy your mood swings.. and your anger.. baapre tune kabhi apni naak dekha jab bhi tum gussa hai... (God, have you ever seen your flared nose when you are angry...)


Arnav’s eyes popped out while she made fun of him and he nodded amusingly..


Khushi: I’ll always take care of you.. I won’t promise I’ll be better than you.. but I’ll always try the best to take care of you the way you take care of me, ALWAYS!


And she said in an enthusiastic tone...


Khushi: Aur haan.. tapar to main zarur maroongi.. jab bhi tum galat raaste ho.. tapar ke saat tujhe kichke sahi raaste phir se vapas laogi.. (And yes.. I will surely slap you.. whenever you are on wrong way.. alongside the slap I’ll pull you back on the right path..)


With a teary smile, Khushi brought her hand to his face, and brushed his forehead.. Playing with his hairs, she said lovingly..


Khushi: I’ll always be here to console you.. I promise, I’ll take all your sorrows before it reaches you..


Cupping his face, Khushi moved forward and kissed his forehead with all her love..


Khushi: I promise I’ll always be fighting for only your happiness... Tum, mein.. aur hamari choti si duniya.. jahan sirf khushiyan hain aur bahut bahut sara pyaar.. Aur jab tujhe kiss karne ka mann hai to... (You, me.. and our small world.. where there will be only happiness and loads and loads of love.. And when you feel like kissing me then...)


Suddenly Arnav brought his fingers to her lips..


ASR: sssshhhh..


Arnav leaned forward.. staring into her eyes he whispered with an amused tone..


ASR: Sach mein.. iss chatterbox ke bina, (Really, without this chatterbox,) I won’t breathe!


And Khushi giggled like a kid..


ASR: Acha.. jab mujhe tumhe kiss karne ka mann hai to?? (So.. when I feel like kissing you then??)


Her giggles stopped and she blushed.. but not a single moment she looked away.. She smiled shyly and moved forward.. Bringing her arms around his neck, Khushi captured Arnav’s lips into a kiss... At first innocent.. then it became a long and passionate kiss while meantime Arnav’s hands trailed down her shoulders to her back and her waist.. When Khushi finally pulled back, Arnav realized where his hands were and immediately he took off his hands.. He lowered his eyes as he knew Khushi realized his restlessness..


Khushi: And when you need to be loved??.. you never needed permission for this.. main sirf tumhara hoon.. to apna ke liye kis baat ki permission... (I’m only yours.. so what permission you need for your own...)


Arnav raised his eyes while Khushi held his hands and brought it back to her waist.. Moving forward, she kissed the corners of his lips.. her one hand on the button of his wet shirt..



To be Continued in Chapter 3C  

Chapter 3A: Meri Amanat! (My Possession)


Chapter 3A, 3B and 3C - Dedicated to Lalarukh




And a lonely tear rolled down her cheeks...

Khushi: Let me go Arnav! Marne do mujhe... (let me die)

*****

Eyes fixed to the ceiling... she was a lifeless body lying into the swing chair... Her face glowed to the only light of the room, the burning fire into the hearth.. Her eyes which were once mischievous were now blank of emotions and her milky skin was now pale with tears dried up since ages on her cheeks... Her bandaged hand laid by the side... She swung onto the chair and closed her eyes as the thunders stroke hard into the stormy night..

Flashback

Khushi: Aaaaa!

Khushi crushed herself into his arms at the sound of the scary thunder... It was a stormy night and she cursed herself when she thought, Arnav warned her that they should go back early from the woods...

Khushi: Arnav.. mujhe vapaas jaana.. please.. mujhe bahut daar lag raha.. (Arnav... I want to go back.. please.. I’m very scared..)

Arnav held on to her tightly. It started to rain heavily and when he looked around, his eyes fell on a wooden shack not too far away..

ASR: Come on, let’s go!

Arnav pulled back from her embrace and gripped Khushi’s wrists before running for shelter.. Khushi followed his fast pace and minutes later, Arnav pushed the door guiding her inside the shack. Stepping in, Khushi scanned the area anxiously... Instantly Arnav shifted his gaze to her worried face and said...

ASR: Khushi, it’s ok! Main hoon na tumhare saath... (I am here with you...) Don’t be scared ok.. I’ll make a fire.. and darkness will disappear...

A faint smile curved on her lips and she nodded in affirmation... Arnav left her hand and walked to the center.. Gathering some wooden sticks, he struggled to light a fire with two rocks much to the amusement of Khushi.. She giggled and Arnav lifted his eyes towards her as he said in irritation..

ASR: What? It’s not funny... I don’t spend every night in the woods Khushi!

He signed and got back his attention to the fire.. Khushi chuckled and walked to Arnav... As she sat next to him, she cleared her throat before saying...

Khushi: May I?

Arnav handed her the stones and nodded sarcastically while Khushi smiled.. Staring into his eyes, in a single move Khushi rubbed the two stones together... Jaw dropped, on the spot Arnav shifted his gaze to the new light.. the ignited fire.. Eyes wide opened, he looked back at her.. A mischievous grin adorned her face as she said amusingly..

Khushi: Guess Mr. Intelligent has more to learn.. It’s ok.. main hoon na tumhare saath.. (I am here with you...) I’ll teach you Arnie baby!

Arnav’s stern face broke into a playful smile and he said loudly...

ASR: Aacha.. (Really..) you will teach me.. come here you naughty girl... I’ll teach you....

Arnav grabbed her wrists pulling her to him.. Their lips met while her body weight fell completely onto him..  Immediately, Arnav pulled back breaking the kiss and he said worriedly...

ASR: Oh my god Khushi.. you are completely drenched..

Khushi: It’s  ok arnav! I’m fine!

ASR: Wait!

He stood and walked away.. He found some white cloth in the corner.. Khushi’s eyes followed him in confusion as he roamed around the area searching for something...

Khushi: Arnav.. kya doon rahi ho?(What are you looking for?)

A smile gleamed on his face when his eyes fell on what he’s been looking for hanging at the back of the slightly open door... and he exclaimed victoriously..

ASR: Found it!

He rushed to the door and grabbed a rope.. Closing the door, he walked back to the corner and tie the rope to two sides..

Khushi: Arnav, what are you doing?

But he paid no attention to her voice..  Taking one of the white cloth, he hung it on the string in such that it blocks khushi’s view.. The curtains all set, he walked to Khushi and held her wrist.. As he pulled her up, Khushi said confusingly...

Khushi: Are kya hua?? (What happen?)

Silently he dragged her towards the curtains and handed her one of the white cloth..

ASR: Here.. take this! Get change else you’ll catch a cold..

As Khushi heard his words, her eyes shot wide open... Rooted to the floor, she stared into Arnav’s eyes without a word. Shifting her gaze to the cloth, she gulped a breath and nervously stuttered...

Khushi: No no Arnav.. I’m ok, really!

And he said sarcastically...

ASR: Really?

Khushi nodded a yes victoriously!

ASR: And that’s why you are shivering so much!

And she stammered again..

Khushi: wo main... wo.. (actually.. I’m..)

Turning her eyes towards the fire, she said...

Khushi: chalo na.. (let’s go..) let’s sit near the fire!

Avoiding his gaze, Khushi grabbed his wrist.. As she tried dragging him with her towards the fire, Arnav pulled her back violently.. Stunned, Khushi crashed into his chest while her eyes locked into his angry glare.. Arnav pushed his lower part more into her and said angrily...

ASR: Can you feel this Khushi?... I’m craving for you! I’ve always been..

Her lips shivered and she gasped... Her heartbeats raced faster while with each breath, her breasts fondled his chest which felt almost naked with the thin wet material of his shirt!

ASR: Is it the darkness which scares you so much? Or is it me??... Do you trust me only that much??

Khushi: Arnav! I never...

Arnav looked away in irritation and loosened his grip... He pulled back and walked away towards the fire!.. Arnav and Khushi had always been close.. very close! Such that they felt each other.. their feelings.. their presence.. Since years they both have been living for that warmth they found in each other’s soul.. but was it enough? Khushi’s eyes welled up as she turned her eyes towards his shadow from behind the curtains.. She loved him like crazy... and if he ever told her that he needed more from her she would have surrendered herself completely to him.. The only reason of her living was his happiness! But those words.. how could he even think that she was scared of him.. why talking about trust?? Was it her who at some point made him feel like there was a line not to cross between them? Had he been thinking such since long??

Sitting near the heating fire, Arnav looked at the burning sticks annoyingly.. Why he got angry?? He had no idea.. He just hated that awkwardness between them.. Khushi is only his!.. She said it herself.. She was his wife! Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada! Taking a glance at his watch, he cursed himself for getting angry unnecessarily at Khushi.. It had been few minutes now.. and she was still not out of these curtains..

ASR: Damn you Arnav! What’s wrong with you?? She’s a girl.. I should have understand! I’m really stupid at times..

He nodded angrily at his dumbness and turning his eyes towards the curtains, he was about to stand up when suddenly his breath stopped..





His eyes locked on the most beautiful thing of his world.. Her eyelids lowered, there stood his girl.. wrapped only of a white cloth which barely covered her from her breasts to her thighs...

Flashback to be continued in Chapter 3B