Is This Love Chapter 8

Chapter 8

 

*At Shantivan*

The morning sunshine greeted the hot creature aka Arnav Singh Raizada. He slowly opened his eyes. It was the first time in his life that Arnav had woken up late.  He was always up before sunrise to train (after all maintaining such a body is difficult *wink wink*) and also to check his emails. But today he was gladly late. Now as he came to his senses he started remembering the wonderful time he spent with his dii after such a long time. He smiled at the thought of their conversation KHUSHI. He had slept late because he was telling dii about Khushi and dii had promised to help Arnav by knowing what Khushi held in her heart for him.

For this reason Anjali had planned to take Khushi for shopping. This meant that Arnav wouldn't be seeing Khushi for the whole day. But he guessed that it was for the best. Then suddenly an idea struck him!

He got up freshened up, bathed and was getting ready when Anjali knocked on his door.

"Come in dii.."

"Chotey your coffee. And what is this you are not ready yet? Chotey and late?"

"Umm yeah dii.."

""oh by the way I will be coming to your office with you and from there I will go shopping with khushiji.."

Arnav blushed by hearing only her name.

"Areh waah. My Chotey has started to blush now?"

"Dii! Will you stop teasing me?"

Arnav and Anjali leave for office. Upon reaching the office Anjali excuses herself and says she will come to his cabin in a while and to ask Khushi to be ready to leave with her.

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"You know I really can't do this all the time. When will ask for my hand from Arnav?"

"Very soon sweetheart, mum and dad are coming to India next week Friday and Saturday we have the fashion show. How about I get them to your house on Sunday?"

"They're coming to India? Suddenly?"

"Moment spoiler much! Here I am asking about our marriage and you are asking the reason for their arrival anyways... My little sis Lavanya is getting engaged to your cousin NK...That's why'"

"Oh Lavanya is your sister???"

"Today NK bhai had called to inform us about his engagement. I didn't know he was getting engaged to your sister."

"Umm anyways leave all that. Why did you come to the office today? Anything special or an excuse to meet me?"

"AMAN! I don't always make excuses to meet you. I came for a small work of bhai."

"Acha theek hai my princess Anjali. Atleast I got to see you. You know it was really surprising for me that Arnav accepted our relationship. I mean he'"

"Because he trusts you. He knows you truly love me Aman."

"I love you."

Anjali smiles and Aman suggests that they should go and meet Arnav before Anjali goes for shopping. While Anjali tells Aman about her plan to ask Khushi about her feelings. Aman was really happy and assured Anjali that Khushi is indeed gem of a person. He tells her that she will be leaving Arnav soon and it will be really good that Khushi will be with him. He wouldn't feel lonely and nani would absolutely love Khushi.

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Arnav enters his cabin and tells the peon to call Khushi in his office. Khushi enters his office and stands in front of his desk. "Yes sir?"

"Khushi, Anjali is here and she has requested me to let you go shopping with her. She wants to buy gifts for Lavanya and NK since they are returning on Friday. So you can take a day off and go shopping with her. Don't worry as Aman will handle everything here."

"Are you sure sir?"

"100%"

Just then Anjali enters with Aman and Khushi is shocked to see them hand in hand. When Anjali sees Khushi looking at them shocked she realizes that she is holding Aman's hand. She blushes and leaves his hand. The expression on Khushi's face remains constant, still shocked. Arnav smiles at his pagal ladki.

"Areh khushiji did Chotey tell you that we are going for shopping." Anjali said trying to change the topic.

"Khushi please close your mouth." Arnav said laughing at her.

Anjali glared at Arnav trying to indicate him not to make it obvious that something was up. But Arnav would tell Khushi anyway because he wanted her to know everything related to his family. He didn't know why but he felt that she should be a part of his life. Always.

"Khushi, dii and Aman are a couple."

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Anjali was on the counter cashing the gifts while she was smiling continuously at the morning scene in Arnav's office. The way Khushi's eyes were about to pop out and Arnav just came around the desk, held her hand and told her that it was natural and it just happens. Then she remembered how Aman had passed her a flying kiss when Arnav wasn't looking. Besharam! She thought.

Anjali and Khushi had a wonderful time in the shopping session. They had talked about a lot of things which made their bond grow stronger. Khushi had admitted that she felt something for Arnav which was more than just attraction but since this was her first time she needed time to think and Anjali completely understood.

Who knew Anjali would be such a cupid!

*****

Now that Khushi was not around how could Arnav concentrate?

Correction!

When she was around he still couldn't concentrate as all his focus was on her always!

But he wanted to see her and he thought now was the right time to execute the plan that he thought of in the morning. So he called up Anjali.

"Hello dii. Shopping done?... Great!... I'm coming to have lunch with you."

When Arnav was upset I the morning that Khushi won't be around for the day he had decided to have lunch with them to steal some romantic moments with his ever so gorgeous lady. Looking at his reflection in the mirror he put on his killer glasses and took off his SUV.

*****

"Anjaliji what are we doing here? I'm really hungry. Can we go and have lunch now?"

"areh khushiji let Chotey come'"

Khushi couldn't let Anjali complete and her eyes grew wide. "What? Arnavji is coming here?"

Anjali smiled "To have lunch with us."

"Why?"

"Areh! Why are you being so conscious? It's okay. It's just a plain lunch khushiji."

Khushi didn't believe her as memories of their previous lunch came rushing to Khushi. The way he held her hand under the table. The way he was blushing. The way he made a million butterflies parade in her stomach. And Khushi gulped. This lunch won't be plain!

*****

Arnav parked his SUV and came down in the lift. He couldn't hide his smile as the lift opened and he spotted a nervous Khushi. She was looking down biting her bottom lips, trying

 Not to meet his gaze. Nervous are we Ms. Gupta? Smirked Arnav.

Today was going to be fun!

"Hey dii.."

"Chotey Khushi ji is famished. Can we go and have our lunch now?"

"Sure dii."

They went to a simple restaurant instead of a high-shot one as they wanted to make Khushi comfortable. Arnav had texted Anjali about this earlier as he knew saying this in front of Khushi would make her upset. And thing that was the last thing he wanted to do ' make her upset!

They seated themselves on a round table. The restaurant wasn't exquisite and sophisticated infact it was simple and really comfortable. Best of all things Khushi was smiling! The waiter came and Khushi happily gave orders on everyone's behalf. Gosh how much does this girl eat?

As usual Arnav and Khushi were sitting beside each other and Anjali was opposite to their seat. And our Arnav wasn't so decent to leave such a chance would he? He simply slipped his hands upon hers making her eyes grow wider and making Anjali give her questioning look. "kya hua khushiji?"

Khushi tried to free her hand before her dhak-dhak started BUT too Late! His touch was creating a havoc to her senses. Shivers ran up and down her spine.  He was caressing her hand slowly with his thumb and she gulped trying not to feel the way she was feeling.

"Nahi who kuch nahi'I ..uh..i..(she made an effort to get her hand out of his grip while trying to think of some excuse)'oh umm..yes.. I just remembered that I forgot to complete the report on our new assignment..that's all!" Khushi managed a small smile feeling relieved that Anjali believed her as she nodded and smiled.

Finally Khushi gave up fighting him and let her hand remain in his. As Arnav held it more tightly Khushi gave him a glare while he only smiled back innocently. Devil Raizada! Khushi thought as she put her dupatta on top of their entwined hands to refrain others from noticing what her evil boss was doing under the table. Arnav only smiled thinking how cute she was.

The lunch was served and Khushi could hardly manage to eat with so many butterflies I her stomach. Anjali noticed that Khushi wasn't eating properly.

"Areh khushiji what happened? I thought you were really hungry. And you are not eating now!"

"Nahi Anjali ji aisi koi baat nahi hai. I am eating, its just that I am worried about the report." Khushi had no option but to lie again.

Oh! This stupid Laad Governor was making her lie!

Arnav couldn't stop himself from chuckling. His Khushi couldn't even lie properly. Pagal!

"Why are you laughing Chotey?"

"Uhm nothing dii. And Khushi don't worry you can have an extra day to complete the report' now eat properly'" Khushi only glared at him as he participated in the lying.

"Jii" she replied sarcastically.

The lunch was over and Arnav told Anjali that he would drop her home and then Khushi as he will be returning to AR to complete some pending work he had due to the lunch program he made. Anjali agreed as she understood he needed some time with Khushi. Alone.

They dropped Anjali at Shantivan and drove towards Gupta house.

"Si..Sir'Umm.. can I ask you something?"

"Khushi sweetheart you don't have to be so formal all the time. Call me Arnav. Just Arnav! And yes poocho.."

Suddenly embarrassment took over Khushi and she decided to let go of the question. "Nahi kuch nahi.."

"Khushi I am hundred percent sure that not on your mind. I wanna know whats going on in that pretty little head of yours."

"kuch nahi'"

And that's it Arnav stopped the car with a jerk. He got off and took Khushi out of her side and pinned her to  the car. "Khushi NEVER and I mean never again dare to lie to me samjhi tum? "  Khushi gasped at his anger and closed her eyes.

Arnav saw her face and instantly regretted being so harsh. He cupped her face "Hey' I am so sorry baby.. its just that you have all the rights to question me' and I don't want to be scared of me'"

Khushi was amazed with the way he spoke. So sweet!

"Now tell me baby what was bothering you?"

Khushi blushed hard when he called her BABY again.."W.. Wh.. Why d.. do you..uhm why do you always hold my..my hand 'under the ..Ta..Table" she managed to complete her sentence blushing like a red tomato.

Arnav smiled at her innocent nature. A simple hand holding was bothering her so much then what would she do if he kissed her? Oh how much he wanted to kiss those rosy pink petal like lips' Raizada! Get a grip on yourself! Arnav mentally scolded himself.

"Areh mera bacha' I didn't know that you don't like it.. im sor'" Khushi placed a hand on his lips and replied instantly "Nahi  Nahi humne aisa kab kaha'" and then realization hit her! Did she just admit to him that she liked him holding her hand?

She felt Arnav's lips curve into a smile between her fingers. And there she wanted  to bury herseld under the ground away from his eyes. She closed her eyes tightly wishing it was a dream whe she felt Arnav kissing the palm of her hand and she removed her hand her blush growing deeper. "Khushi'" his voice was low and displayed a desire which was unknown to her. She slowly opened her eyes and saw his darkened eyes. He was mere few inches away.

Arnav gulped hard trying to calm his desires. He wanted to stop because he knew she was new to this and he couldn't let her think that he was taking advantage of her.

He wasn't! he loved her!

Yes!!

Arnav Singh Raizada was in LOVE with Khushi Kumari Gupta!!!!

He just couldn't stop himself from backing down now that he admitted to himself that he loves her. Khushi felt Arnav's hand sliding across her waist and she gasped her eyes shot up to meet his. He gulped again and moved back, mentally kicking himself for doing this to her. He couldn't meet her eyes but he suddenly felt her warmth against his body.

She was hugging Arnav.  Oh my god! He was thanking his stars' she didn't take him wrong!

Slowly as Khushi broke the hug Arnav heaved a sigh of relief as he kissed her forehead. " Khushi you have no idea how scared I got. I thought you would think my intentions were wrong and i..i'"

"Shh Arnavji I have told you before I TRUST you" she cupped his face lightly'

" And when I said I trust you I mean I trust you!... I can never doubt your intentions." She smiled and Arnav placed his head on her shoulder rejoicing the moment. Damn! She was the best he could ever get!

Not knowing after how long Arnav finally broke the trance and opened the door for her. As she sat in Arnav switched on the engine and took a U-turn. Khushi got perplexed but remained quiet. After a few minutes he stopped the car under a tree and both got down. Arnav indicated her to walk and she obliged. She was too confused thinking why was he taking her for a walk and didn't realize when he had stopped walking.

So Khushi bumped into Arnav and mumbled a soft sorry before he smiled and asked her to look in front.

A Paani-Puri cart!

Arnav had made all this effort to get her favorite dish'but how did he know?

"Arnavji yehh'aap.."

"Actually I didn't let you eat properly during lunch that's why a little repentance for your little stomach. I heard that gol gappe were your favorite when you were talking to Anjali in the car that day."

"Arnavji thank'"

"shh sweethrt im not doing you a favour I am just making up for what I did.."

She smiled and he took her to the cart. Khushi licked her lips in anticipation of eating. Childish! Arnav mentally smiled. She started eating like she was hungry from 100 years! How cute!

She noticed Arnav looking at her and fed him a gol gappa with her hands so Arnav couldn't refuse but eat. Both had an extremely wonderful time and on their way back to gupta house Arnav bought Khushi her favorite chocolate ice-cream. It was just like a small date!

Oh how much he would love to take her out on dates for the rest of his life!

Arnav dropped her home but he really did not want to leave. He turned off the engine and saw Khushi fiddling with seatbelt. He really adored the seatbelt as it was always meant to bring them closer.

Arnav slowly placed his hands on hers and Khushi's breathing quickened. She felt him inhale her sent and she closed her eyes tightly. She didn't realize that he had already opened the seatbelt. How could she realize when he was hovering so close'.

And finally his lips touched her neck!!

He placed butterfly kisses all over her nape making her heart flutter at each kiss. She held his shoulder for support. Arnav finally stopped the sensual assault and rested his head on her shoulder inhaling her strawberry shampoo. "You are so beautiful Khushi.." as if this one line wasn't enough to make her melt he added.." and you smell delicious baby!"

Khushi never knew her cheeks could feel so heated and she quickly ran off blushing. Arnav wanted to run after her but Aman called and informed him that the clients were waiting. Talking about moment spoiler!

So Arnav went back to AR.

Khushi knocked on the door and Payal opened it. Her face fell at the sight of Payal. By seeing Payal's face she could clearly understand something was very much WRONG!!

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*At Gupta house*

Garima: areh Khushi bitiya zara yahan toh aana..

Khushi: jii

Garima: bitiya'who tere bauji aur hum tujhse kuch kehna chahte hain (you dad and I want to say something to you)

Khushi: jii maa kahiye..

After a long pause... Garima sighed and said...

Garima: beta woh tere liye rishta aaya hai'