Chapter Twenty Nine

Arnav frowned. "It's our anniversary party, yet we can't even celebrate in our own home."

Khushi looked at his reflection in the mirror while she did her makeup. "Maybe, but it's a sweet gesture."

"Gluing my hands to my balls? I don't think so!"

Khushi giggled. "They're so sweet."

Arnav frowned. "I'll pretend I didn't hear that."

Khushi stuck her tongue out and finished up her makeup. "How do I look?"

Arnav sighed and got up from the bed, making his way over to his wife. "Beautiful as ever. But I prefer you without all the junk. You're perfect, just the way you are," he smiled.

Khushi blushed. "Kiss up," she teased.

Arnav cupped her face. "More like honest man."

Khushi smiled softly and kissed him softly on his lips. "I love you."

"I love you, too," and he kissed her.

The two held onto each other, when they heard the sound of someone clearing their throat. Both broke away instantly when they saw Dai Ma's back. While Khushi felt death would be better at the moment, Arnav found the situation too funny, though he suppressed his laughs.

"I'm assuming you're both ready," Dai Ma said, still not facing them.

"Uh, yeah," Arnav said casually. "We'll see you downstairs."

Dai Ma only nodded and left the room. When the door shut, Khushi groaned and sat down on the bed, covering her face.

"Kill me now," she groaned.

Arnav frowned. "It's not that big of a deal."

Khushi looked up at him with wide eyes. "She saw us kissing," she stressed, blushing really hard.

Arnav smirked. "Aww, my shy, timid wife is turning crimson."

"Am not," she defended, though Arnav was correct.

Arnav chuckled. "Are too."

Khushi frowned. "You're lucky it's our anniversary today, mister."

"Hmm, bold Khushi - I like," he winked.

Khushi rolled her eyes and got up. "Shall we?"

Arnav held his arm out for Khushi to link to. The couple walked out of their room and went downstairs. They joined the others, then headed out to the reception. Upon arrival, everyone clapped their hands and cheered, congratulating the couple. Lavanya went up to them and led them to the stage, seating them down. She picked up a mic by the DJ and spoke.

"Good evening everyone and welcome! Tonight, we celebrate the first anniversary of Bhai's and Bhabi's marriage."

Everyone clapped.

"Food is being placed now, so everyone can go line up. In a few, some of our loved ones will share a story. Thank you."

Lavanya turned off the mic and the guests dispersed. She went over to the couple, as well as Akash, Payal, NK, and Seema.

"Aww, you followed the family tradition," Lavanya said to Khushi.

Khushi smiled. "Of course."

"So Nanav, you ready for me to say an embarrassing story to the guests," NK said, wagging his eyebrows mischievously.

Arnav frowned. "Shut up."

Seema hit NK's arm. "Can't you behave for once." she teased.

"NK not messing with Bhai? That would take a miracle," Akash said.

Seema sighed. "Why didn't I fall in love with a man that's as calm as Akash?"

"Hey," NK exclaimed.

"Serves you right," Arnav smirked.

Payal wrapped her arm around her husband's. "Well sorry, but he's taken."

"Why me," Seema mocked.

NK gaped at her and Khushi chuckled.

"It's okay NK," Khushi said. "You have me."

"That's right," NK exclaimed, and he sat down beside Khushi.

"What the," Arnav said.

Khushi linked her arm with NK's and everyone but Arnav chuckled.

NK looked at Arnav. "Jealous you don't have this kind of connection," he said, wagging his eyebrows.

Seema scoffed. "As if." She sat down beside Arnav. "He's got me," she said, linking her arm with Arnav's.

Payal went around and stood behind them. "And me," she said, sticking her tongue out.

"Two beats one," Arnav smirked.

NK gaped at his wife and at Payal, and he squinted at Arnav.

Khushi scoffed. "Two beats one, huh?"

Khushi reached out and took Akash's hand. He went around and stood behind Khushi.

"Two on two," Khushi smirked.

NK made a face to Arnav. "What now Nanav?"

Both sides squinted each other down, not realizing the photographer was standing in front of the stage, taking pictures of them. The two sides continued to stare each other down, refusing to loose. Then they remembered Lavanya and they looked at her. Lavanya felt scared by their stares because they looked at her like she was meat, and they hadn't eaten in days.

Lavanya held her hand up. "Don't look at me, you'll loose regardless cause I'm on both sides."

"You should be on my side cause I'm your brother," Arnav said.

"But I'm you bhabi, making me even more special," Khushi said.

Lavanya chewed on the inside of her lip.

"What's it going to be," NK asked.

"Choose wisely," Seema said.

Lavanya gulped.

"Well," Payal questioned.

"What have you decided," Akash asked.

"Okay, why do I feel like I'm suddenly in a horror movie," Lavanya said.

No one said anything, waiting for her decision.

"You know what, I don't care!"

Lavanya turned around and sat down in between Arnav and Khushi. Everyone gaped at her and the photographer raised his camera.

"Smile," Lavanya grinned.

Everyone looked up at the photographer and he took the picture, everyone but Lavanya looking puzzled in the photo.

*~*

While they all bickered, the guests ate away. Music played in the background and the little kids messed around on the dance floor. Everyone was busy with their own thing. So busy, that no one realized there was an uninvited guest. Even if they were to, they never would have expected this guest to be here at all.

*~*

"What is going on here?"

Khushi looked up. "Shyam!"

Khushi got up and hugged her brother, Arnav joining her by her side.

"How are you Di," Sham asked, letting her go.

"Happy," Khushi smiled.

"Good."

Shyam shook hands with Arnav.

"You're here alone," Khushi asked.

"I didn't say anything to anyone and came on my own."

Khushi's smile slightly dropped. "Oh."

Arnav wrapped his arm around Khushi's waist. "I'm glad you could make it."

"Of course! Anything for my sister," Sham smiled.

The photographer came and took a picture of them.

Lavanya came running over. "Time for the speeches," she sang.

"Oh lord," Arnav groaned.

Khushi chuckled. "This should be interesting."

Lavanya got the mic again and asked everyone to settle down. Everyone sat in their seats and gave their full attention to Lavanya.

"Thank you. We're now going to share some of our favorite moments with Bhai, and I think I'll go first?"

She looked back at the others and they nodded.

"Okay! So I'm Lavanya. Um, of course there's been a lot of precious moments. Growing up, I've always seen Bhai, as we used to live here in this town at the time. Like any brother-sister relationship, there's always been a lot of teasing and kidding around. I remember one time when I was just a teenager-"

"You still are," Arnav said.

"Am not!"

Everyone chuckled.

"Anyways, were was I? Oh yeah, when I was just a teenager, Bhai would be very protective. It was bad I had NK bhai and Akash bhai hovering over me, but he was something else. I remember him dropping me off to school and if any guy looked at me, he would stare them down so badly, it was like he'd have lasers shooting at them."

Everyone chuckled and Khushi held Arnav's hand with a smile.

Lavanya chuckled. "When I think about it now, it's quite funny. But at the time, it was very irritating" she frowned.

"You're welcome," Arnav smirked.

"Actually, a thank you does come in order here because I might not have found the man I truly love," she said, looking at Aman. "So thanks Bhai for being so annoying."

"You're welcome," Arnav smiled with his boy-ish charm.

"And I'm glad you found the love of your life too. Thank you."

Everyone clapped.

"Who's next," Lavanya said.

Akash came forward. "I'll go," and he took the mic.

"Hi. I'm Akash. Um, talking to crowds isn't really my thing, but when it comes down to Bhai, I have to."

Everyone smiled softly.

"Although we're only a year apart, sometimes it would feel like we were years apart. Bhai always had this thing about him that made him seem older, more mature. Growing up, I looked up to him. He was and is my role model."

Arnav smiled softly.

"Ive seen people my age do a ton of crazy stuff, but like an older brother, Bhai always helped me from right and wrong. And I guess, in a way, he's made me who I am today. And because of that, I found the woman that I love oh so very much."

Payal smiled.

"So thanks Bhai. And congrats on finding the woman of your life," he smiled.

Everyone erupted into applause and Payal took the mic.

"Hi, I'm Payal. Um, so I met Bhai only a month or so after Akash and I started dating. I was kinda nervous because I knew how important of a figure he was to Akash. In fact, I was scared to meet Bhai. Knowing how important he was, I was scared I was going to make the wrong impression. But Bhai turned out to be really sweet and very supportive. I remember when we'd go out to events, Bhai would be alone."

Khushi looked at Arnav curiously.

"He never had a woman by his side, even though a lot of women wanted to be with him. I would always wonder why, but now I know," she said, looking back at Khushi. "He was destined to be with someone else."

Khushi smiled and Arnav held her hand.

"Love you guys," Payal smiled, and everyone applauded.

Seema looked at her husband and he gestured her to take the stage. She shook her head at him as she got up to take the mic.

"Guess I'm next then," she said. "Hi everyone, I'm Seema. I met Bhai a long time ago, and I mean a long time ago. I was only in the sixth grade when NK first introduced me to him. I admit, I was pretty nervous. Besides the fact that he was family, I heard how serious of a person he was. But typical NK, he totally exaggerated."

NK frowned and Arnav chuckled.

"Bhai was totally chill and... and he was sweet like... l-like...."

Seema hesitated a bit.

"I'm sorry," she tried to laugh off. "Um, Bhai was totally chill... a-and he was like a brother to me."

Knowing how difficult it was, NK went over to his wife and held her hand. Seema glanced at him and smiled lightly as he squeezed her hand lightly. 

Seema took a deep breath. "As an orphan... it's hard to imagine ever having a family. Even though I had only met at the time and knew him for only a while, he made me feel like family," she smiled lightly, tears pooling in her eyes. "It truly felt like he was actually m-my brother."

Arnav smiled lightly and so did Khushi. 

"I knew NK was wrong. He wasn't as serious as NK had claimed. Bhai was very sweet and loving and I knew that some girl out there would be very lucky to have someone like him in their life," she said, looking back at Khushi. "Congrats you two on your first anniversary."

Everyone clapped and Arnav got up to give Seema a hug.

NK took hold of the mic. "He's only nice to you wifey."

Seema frowned and lightly hit him on his arm while NK chuckled. Arnav and Seema took their seats and NK turned to the crowd.

"Hey everyone, hope you guys are enjoying the party," NK said.

The crowd cheered and NK grinned.

"Good, that means we'll have a blast when the music starts," he grinned.

Everyone chuckled.

"For those of you who don't me, and I mean who doesn't know me," he chuckled, "I'm NK."

Someone whooped and NK pointed out them.

"Oh yeah! Got a fan in the crowd," he grinned. "Anyways, out of us three bros, I'm the youngest. Which obviously means I'm the cutest."

Some girls hollered and whooped.

"Sorry ladies, happily married," he said, pointing at his ring.

Some of them whined and NK grinned while Seema made a face.

"So, as I was saying: I'm the youngest bro. Which means I'm the bratty one."

Everyone chuckled.

"In all honesty, I can be annoying. Especially when it comes to Nanav.

"Ever since Nanav first called himself that, I found myself calling him that and it just stuck with me. As much as it annoys him, he knows that deep down, he loves it."

"Actually, I don't," Arnav said. 

"Ignore him," and everyone chuckled.

"While I may be the most annoying person in Nanav's life," he continued, "I also hold a special place in his heart."

"Lies," Arnav said.

"Don't be in denial," NK smiled.

Everyone chuckled again and Khushi playfully hit Arnav's arm.

"When we were young," NK continued, "I used to live in this town with my family. It was like a party everyday when it came to us Raizada's. We were at each other's place basically everyday! And of all of our places to go, I looked forward to going to Nanav's place because I was crazy for Kaki Ma's cookies."

At the mentioning of his mother, Arnav smiled sadly. Khushi noticed the expression on his face sadden, and she held his hand, giving it a light squeeze. She glanced at Aryan and saw him sigh, straighten his spine, and cross his arms, looking lost in thought.

"When I think about it now, I'm pretty sure it annoyed the crap out of her," he chuckled lightly. "But no matter what, she always had a batch of chocolate chip cookies ready for me."

Aryan sighed, memories flashing in his mind.

NK took a moment before he continued. "Growing up, I always saw the tremendous amount of love she poured on Nanav. The amount of love she had... it was just... something else really. And Nanav was pretty darn spoiled," he chuckled.

Arnav frowned while everyone chuckled lightly.

"There's this one moment that's always stayed stuck in my head. I think I was about five years old when this happened. Or maybe- no, I had just turned five and Nanav was turning seven. Anywho, I was looking for Nanav to ask him if I could play on the Nintendo 64, and I found him with Kaki Ma. They were talking about stuff and one thing I remember from that conversation was Kaki Ma talking about him getting married to a beautiful woman in the future. Of course, at the time I had laughed about it, but when I think about it now, it makes me wonder how she knew," he said, winking at Khushi.

Khushi smiled lightly.

"Nanav was always good at heart and that's really because of Kaki Ma, no offense Kaka," he said, looking at Aryan.

Aryan shook his with a soft smile.

"Kaki Ma always made sure that Nanav was sweet and kind-hearted. But when Kaki Ma passed away..." He took a shuddering breath. "Nanav changed after that. He closed himself off and was always upset."

Khushi was surprised by the information and she glanced at Arnav, who only looked straight at NK.

"He wasn't the same. Akash and I tried to lighten up his mood, but he wouldn't budge. For a while I wondered what to do, when I remembered what Kaki Ma had said to him once: never change and always be the good and kind boy you are. It stuck with me and I felt that it was necessary of me to do something. So I began to annoy him."

Some people chuckled lightly and some had tears pooling.

"I made it my obligation to keep Nanav the way he was. It helped that Akash was around, though they ended up moving away to the city for about two years, but that didn't stop me from my mission. And I think me annoying him and keeping him on his toes is what brought him back to being him. So basically, if there's any reason why I annoy him, it's because I love him," he said, his throat closing up. He faced Arnav. "And if Kaki Ma were here today, she'd be so proud of you."

Arnav got up and he gave NK a hug. The two brothers hugged while everyone had tears pooling in their eyes and their throats were closed up.

Arnav let go of NK and messed with his hair, causing everyone to chuckle. NK frowned and released him, and tried to get Arnav, and the two started to mess around.

"Okay, okay, you got me," NK said, and Arnav stopped and gave him a hug. "I love you bro."

Arnav smiled. "And no one loves you."

"Hey!"

"Okay, okay," Aryan said, coming to break the two, "no fighting you two. It seems like marriage didn't even make you two grow up."

Everyone chuckled.

Lavanya came over and took the mic from NK. "Now then, why don't we bring up the mood and start this party?"

Everyone hollered. Lavanya looked at the DJ and he turned up the music. People got on to the dance floor and the Raizada clan joined. Everyone danced the night away, going crazy as they all got sweaty and makeup dissolved away.

While everyone was too preoccupied, the unknown guest remained hidden. The guest glanced out from their hiding place and watched Arnav and Khushi as they held each other and danced the night away. The guest glanced around the crowd until their eyes landed on someone.

I'm coming for you.

Chapter Twenty Eight

As the sun came up, it lit up the room, casting a shadow over Khushi, who was riding out one of the best orgasms of her life! Khushi came crashing down onto Arnav's chest, breathing heavily. Arnav's chest heaved rapidly, calming Khushi from her high. With the little strength he had regained, Arnav lifted his hand and placed it through Khushi's hair, tilting her head up.

"Happy first anniversary," Arnav breathed with a huge grin on his face.

Khushi grinned like a fool, her heart blooming. "Happy first anniversary!"

Arnav chuckled and turned her over, both laughing with joy.

*~*

"There they are," Aryan beamed. "Happy first anniversary," he cheered.

Arnav and Khushi came walking into the dining room to see a whole bunches roses all over the room. All the workers were in the room, each with a gift for the special couple. Both Arnav and Khushi smiled as Aryan came towards them and hugged them and gave them his blessing. One by one, the workers came up and gave them their gift and wishes, and both Arnav and Khushi felt blessed and loved. Once all the gifts were given, the workers went back to work and set out on making it a very special day and decorating the house.

As soon as the couple sat down, Dai Ma came in from the kitchen. She had specially made kheer, knowing especially how much Arnav loved it, and blessed the couple and gave them a gift. Everyone settled down for breakfast and Aryan spoke.

"What are your plans for the day," he asked.

" Well I did plan on a special evening for just the two of us," Arnav began, "but then I got threatened."

Aryan's spoon paused in the air. "Threatened?"

Khushi giggled. "Arnav's overreacting."

"Am not," Arnav defended. "If you were in my place when they said that stuff, you'd feel threatened."

Khushi rolled her eyes with a laugh while Aryan remained confused.

"Payal, Seema, and Lavanya are throwing a party for us," Khushi clarified.

Aryan scrunched his eyebrows. "I thought it was supposed to be a surprise."

"I know," Arnav said. "That's why I was threatened. They were going on and on about how I was ruining the surprise they planned and I got threatened that if I made any plans, I'd be done for."

"Oh come on Arnav, they won't do anything," Khushi said.

"When we were young, I broke Lavanya's mp3 player by accident. She super glued my hands together."

Khushi's eyes widened and she tried to hide her grin.

"And that's just her. Need I go on?"

Khushi shook her head but the grin remained.

"That was a rather... amusing incident," Aryan reflected, a grin on his face as well.

"Not funny," Arnav frowned. "She glued my hands in such a way that when I was out on the streets, people thought I was begging for money.

Everyone broke into a fit of laughter while Arnav frowned away. The laughter calmed and breakfast resumed. Once everyone was done, everyone split to their work. Arnav and Khushi headed to the office and when they arrived, employees were at the door with gifts and flowers for their bosses. The day went by well, gifts and flowers sent in from other company owners as their regards.

During their lunch break, Arnav had planned a little something special for the two. They went to a cute restaurant and spent time there.They had already ordered and we're in the middle of eating when Khushi's phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey Bhabi! Where you at," Lavanya said.

"Your brother has taken me out for lunch."

"What?!"

Arnav looked up. "Who is that?"

"He took you out even after I threatened to super glue his hands to his balls?!"

Khushi broke out into a fit of laughter. Arnav looked at her confusedly while people in the restaurant looked at her weirdly. Khushi calmed down and caught her breath.

"You did not threaten him with that," Khushi said, taking a sip of her water.

Arnav instantly knew who she was talking to and looked anywhere but at her.

"I did. You guys better not do anything in the evening," Lavanya threatened.

"I wouldn't dream of it," Khushi smiled. 

"And that's why you're the best and Bhai isn't. See ya later!"

"Bye," and Khushi ended the call.

Khushi looked up at Arnav and saw the embarrassment on his face.

Khushi rested her chin on her folded hands. "So that's what you were threatened with," she smiled. 

"... Payal and Seema agreed with her. And trust me, that girl would somehow do it."

"How," Khushi chuckled. 

Arnav scoffed. "Trust me - you don't know her like Akash, NK, and I know her. That evil little...."

Khushi shook her head and chuckled. "You know you love her."

"Would I be alive if didn't?"

Khushi giggled. "How dramatic."

Arnav rolled his eyes.

Their lunch date came to an end and the two returned to work. They left early so that they had enough time to rest at home and then get ready for the party in the evening. 

"What should I wear tonight," Khushi asked as she browsed through her clothes.

Arnav wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled her shoulder. "You'll look beautiful no matter what you wear."

Khushi blushed slightly and turned her head to look at him. "You're so sweet," she smiled.

Arnav kissed her. "I know."

Khushi chuckled and looked back at her clothes. "So many choices but no clue on what to wear."

Arnav looked at Khushi's clothes when something came to his mind. Khushi was busy looking at some saris when she realized how quiet Arnav was. She looked back at him and found him lost in thought.

"Arnav? Is something wrong?"

Arnav snapped out of thought and let go of Khushi. Khushi looked at him confusedly as she watched him go through her clothes until he found her bridal wear.

"This. Wear this tonight," Arnav said. 

"My bridal wear?"

"I remembered when I saw a picture of my parents first anniversary. Apparently it was tradition for the girl to wear her bridal wear at the first anniversary."

"It's a good thing you remembered."

Arnav and Khushi turned around and saw Dai Ma standing outside the or walk-in closet. 

"Your father told me to remind you of that tradition," she smiled.

"Thanks Dai Ma," Arnav smiled.

"You two better get ready," she smiled, and then she left.

Khushi held her lehenga and gazed at it. "I can't believe it's been a year."

"Neither can I," Arnav smiled softly.

"Time is going by," Khushi sighed.

Arnav nodded. "Soon enough we'll have kids and-"

Khushi's eyes widened and she blushed at Arnav's words. Arnav caught the look on Khushi's face and smirked. Khushi glanced up at him to see he was smirking and she looked down, blush taking over her face. Arnav grinned and stood before her. He cupped her cheeks in his hands and tilted her face up, though Khushi felt shy and continued to look down.

"I wonder... if we had a daughter, would she look like you or would she be shy just like you."

Khushi blushed even harder and she pursed her lips as her smile grew.

Arnav smiled. "I'd love to have a mini you."

"... and if I wanted a mini you?"

Arnav grinned. "Then we'll both have you on the edge."

Khushi looked up at him and smiled. Arnav smiled as well and pulled Khushi into a hug.

"Someday," Khushi sighed.

Arnav pulled back and tilted Khushi's chin up. "All in good time," and he sealed her lips with a kiss.

Chapter Twenty Seven

Business was going well for Arnav and because things were going so well, he was completely busy with it. He made trips to the main city now and then to take care of business and at home, he was stuck on his laptop. Khushi teased him now and then, saying that she was lonely and that he should have married the laptop instead, but it was only a joke. However, Arnav found that true and he didn't deny it - he was surrounded by work that he barely got to spend time with his love. He wanted to see her more often than he now usually did.

Arnav had just finished with a conference call and was making his way to his father's study. He knocked on the door and Aryan had him come in. Aryan was sitting at his desk, reading a book.

"What can I help you with son," Aryan smiled, putting the book down.

"I wanted your opinion."

Aryan scrunched his eyebrows. "About what?"

"Well, its also for your permission."

Aryan's frown deepened.

Arnav took a deep breath. "What if Khushi worked with me? She is a business major after all. She could help me with work here and there."

Aryan nodded and leaned forward. "Hmm... have you asked Khushi?"

"No."

"Well ask her first and find out how she feels."

"I already know what she's gonna say. She's gonna be all like how she has to help with the housework and what not. And then she's gonna mention you so I thought why not go to you first."

Aryan chuckled. "That's Khushi alright."

"Yup."

Aryan leaned back in his seat. "I'm fine with her working with you. You could use some help and you need someone completely trustworthy. Khushi's perfect for that. So go ask her how she feels about it."

Arnav grinned. "Thanks dad! You're the best!"

Aryan grinned as he watched his son walk out. He looked out the window and at the stars.

We both know he's gonna be distracted, right Shalini, he wondered. Good. Because the poor boy needs it. He sighed. Reminds me of when we used to fool around. Like father and mother, he chuckled to himself.

*~*

"So what do you think," Arnav asked.

Khushi just gaped. Arnav had told her of his proposition and couldn't believe it.

"Papa agreed," she asked. "Just like that?"

Arnav nodded. "Yup."

"B-but what about the housework? The cooking, the cleaning, the-"

"There are other people to take care of that, love."

"But-"

"I thought of it and dad approves of it." Arnav held her by her waist. "All you need to do is agree."

"But I don't want to leave all that stuff on Dai Ma's shoulder," Khushi pouted.

Arnav smiled softly and tucked her hair behind her ear. "It's okay, Khushi. She won't mind either. Besides she's been doing all of this before I married you and she likes it. I know she won't mind."

"But-"

"But nothing. I want you to join not only so that I get some help but so that I see you more often. When work gets heavy, I barely see you and I don't like that."

Khushi smiled softly. "Aww, that's so cute of you."

Arnav cocked an eyebrow.

Khushi giggled. "Okay, I'll go to work with you."

Arnav's eyes lit up like child's on Christmas morning. "Really?'

Khushi nodded. "Yes."

"Yes!"

Arnav picked her up and swung her around, Khushi giggling as she did.

Arnav slid her down his front. "God, I love it when you laugh."

Khushi beamed.

"I never thought I would say this but I can't wait to go to work tomorrow."

*~*

Arnav took Khushi to the office the next day and she learned the ropes. The staff were kind and they all greeted her with a smile. Khushi had gotten her own office space next to Arnav's room and she would be working in there. Arnav taught her about the company and everything to it. It was just a matter of time until Khushi understood it all. It surprised Khushi especially when she learned that the company made $75,000 in an hour, and they were improving, hoping to make $100,000.

Wow, Khushi thought. Arnav has worked so hard in such an amount of time. This company truly must make him happy.

It was just a matter of time that Khushi had learned everything and she helped Arnav out with work. She eventually got her chance to go to the main city, where she had never gone before. Khushi was excited when Arnav told her they would be going. It surprised Arnav when he learned of that, but knowing her parents, it made sense. So he planned on making this trip epic for her. They arrived to a hot-shot hotel, and they lived in the presidential suite. Arnav took her around the city the day after and they did a ton of shopping, as well as some sight-seeing. The day after, they went to AR and Khushi was stunned by how huge and beautiful it was. They were staying for a couple of weeks and that was enough time for Khushi to learn about this branch and how it operated.

Time went along and the couple would go here and there for work. Usually it would be a trip to the city, but they mostly stayed at home. During their break, Khushi would stay with Arnav his room, and she would gaze out to the waterfront. She could see the variety of boats, as well as the grand houses and huge plots of empty lad around it.

What would it be like to have a home there, Khushi wondered.

Arnav came in with their lunch and placed it on the desk. "What's up love?"

"Nothing, just enjoying the view," she smiled softly.

"Well I like what I'm seeing," Arnav winked.

Khushi giggled and looked away.

Arnav came behind her and held her waist. He nuzzled her behind her ear and kissed her wear her neck met her shoulder. Khushi took in a sharp breath, her body coming to life by his touch.

"There's something I want to try with you," Arnav whispered.

"What," Khushi breathed.

"I want to have sex with you here."

Khushi's eyes widened and she turned around to gape at him. "What?!"

Arnav blinked. "What," he said innocently.

Khushi smacked his hands off of her. "Do you have no shame?"

Khushi walked away from Arnav to get her lunch.

"What's wrong with that," Arnav asked. "It's quite normal here."

Khushi's eyes widened. "Normal?"

"Yeah. You don't think I don't know that some of the staff do it here in the building?"

Khushi's jaw dropped. "They do?"

"Yeah. They're lucky I've never caught them in the act. But that smell of sex down there just makes it too obvious. We've got some horndogs in here," Arnav said with a roll of his eyes. "That's what I get for having people fresh out of college."

Khushi frowned and then she shook her head clear. "You really want to have sex here?"

Arnav shrugged.

Khushi pursed her lips and then she looked down. She picked up their lunch and put it on the coffee table. Arnav watched her as she walked back and sat on top his desk, right in front of his chair.

"Okay," Khushi blushed.

Arnav shook his head and stood before her. "Khushi, it's okay if you don't want to. We don't-"

"No, I want to-"

"Khushi-"

"I've read about it."

Arnav frowned.

"I've read novels where they have sex on the desk," she blushed. "It always... fascinated me."

Khushi blushed even harder as she watched Arnav's lips curve up. She could see him trying to hide his amusement, but he couldn't. Khushi crimsoned and covered her face. Arnav reached forward and moved her hands away.

"Don't hide that pretty face," Arnav said softly.

Khushi only looked down.

Arnav cupped her face and tilted it up so that she'd look at him. "Are you sure?"

Khushi bit the inside of her lip and nodded. "Yes," she breathed.

Arnav sighed and leaned his forehead against hers. "Khushi, we don't always have to do what I want."

"I know," she whispered.

"I never want to force you into anything."

"I know." She cupped his face in her hands and had him look at her. "I trust you Arnav."

With a groan, he sealed her lips. He brought his arms around her waist and pulled her lower half against him. Khushi gasped, feeling his erection.

"This is what your words do to me," Arnav whispered on her lips before kissing her again.

Arnav reached behind Khushi and pushed everything of his desk. He slowly laid Khushi down, without braking the kiss.

"I love you," Khushi whispered.

"I love you too," Arnav replied, running his nose along hers.

Arnav reached down to undo his belt and Khushi reached up to kiss him. Her hands joined his and they undid his belt and trousers, releasing him. Arnav reached under Khushi's dress and Khushi tilted her pelvis up, letting Arnav pull down her panties.

"They're soaked," he smirked against her lips.

Khushi bit her lip. "Your words do that to me," she whispered.

Without another word, Arnav reached into his pocket and got a condom, and put it on. He entered her in one swift move and both groaned.

"You're so fucking tight," he grained, his eyes screwed shut, the appreciation visible on his face.

Khushi kissed his forehead and his cheeks as he slowly moved inside her. Gradually, his speed increased. Khushi would meet him every time, creating a rhythm between them. Khushi reached beck a gripped the desk, feeling her body build up.

Oh my god, this is even better than how books describe it, Khushi exclaimed in her head.

As her body built, her back began to arch. Arnav was reaching his high as well, his thrusts more relentless than ever! Within seconds, both of them came, Khushi's body coming completely off the desk as she arched her back. Both came down with a thud and they broke into laughter. Khushi held Arnav to her as they laughed and calmed down.

"Well... that ended with a bang," Arnav chuckled.

"That it did," Khushi giggled.

Arnav picked up his chin and looked at Khushi. "I'm so lucky to have you."

Khushi shook her head. "Its me that's lucky to have you."

"Wrong," and he sealed his lips over hers.

They remained entangled that way, holding and playfully kissing each other, even though their break was over and everyone had resumed their work. Thank goodness for the tinted glass and soundproof walls or else who knows how everyone would react to the noises that were coming from there.

Chapter Twenty Six

Later that night, once everyone got home, Khushi was upstairs in her room, removing her jewelry, already changed into her nightwear. 

What do I do, she wondered. Should I try and be bold? But I'm so nervous, I can't do it! But a part of me wants to. ... I don't want Arnav to get bored of me. Although we've only been married almost three months.... Ugh! Why is this so confusing?!

Suddenly, Arnav came from behind and wrapped his arms around her, snapping Khushi out of her thoughts.

"What's got you so deep in thought," Arnav asked, placing butterfly kisses behind her ear.

Khushi shook her head and turned to look at him. "Nothing."

Arnav smiled lightly and kissed her softly. "Get ready for bed."

Khushi nodded and Arnav released her. She watched him head into the bathroom with his pjs, and when the door shut, she sighed.

What do I do?! Gah!

Arnav came back out in a black t-shirt and gray sweats. Khushi bit her lip and gazed at Arnav.

He looks so hot when he's dressed like that, all that bummy-swag!

Arnav noticed that Khushi hadn't moved from where he had left her. "Babe, you okay?"

"Um...."

Arnav went over to Khushi and held her. "What's wrong baby? You've been like this since we left Akash's place."

Khushi gulped. It's now or never.

She held him by his arms and released herself from his hold. Arnav looked at her confusedly and got more confused when Khushi started to them back them up. She pushed him back till he was right in front of the bed. Arnav's eyebrows stayed scrunched as she made him sit down. She bent down and knelt before him, in between his legs.

Khushi reached up and cupped his face in her hands. She leaned forward and kissed Arnav softly. At first Arnav hadn't responded because he was completely confused, but then he just ignored it, not letting his mind wander, and he focused on his wife's sweet lips.

Once she felt him kissing her back, Khushi kissed him harder. She moved her hands down his chest, over his abdomen, till she reached the waistband of his sweats. Moving her fingers underneath it, she tugged on it, surprising Arnav. 

"What the? Khushi-"

But Khushi covered his lips once more, cutting off his sentence. Arnav let out a slight groan and let Khushi control him. One instant she was kissing him, and the next she had pushed him back, Arnav plopping onto his back. 

"What the," Arnav said confusedly. 

He felt Khushi tug his sweats and boxers off. 

Arnav got up immediately. "Khushi what-"

Khushi took hold of his cock and Arnav groaned, shutting his eyes. Khushi gazed up at him, eyeing his confusion and pleasure. Arnav slowly opened his eyes and found his wife gazing at him. 

I can do this, Khushi said in her head. 

Gathering her brain up, which had scattered all over the room, Khushi tentatively met her tongue with his cock and licked her way up from the base to the tip. Arnav shut his eyes and groaned, completely turned on by his wife. At the sight of him, Khushi was turned on. She couldn't believe her one gesture had Arnav so pleased. 

She took him in her mouth, earning another groan from him. She swirled her tongue around and took him in faster. Khushi's head bobbed, taking him in as much as she could, using both her hands around what she couldn't, rubbing them asking him, twisting her hands. It was driving Arnav crazy! He had his eyes screwed shut and he fisted the sheets beneath him.

Khushi tentatively brought her hands down and caressed his balls. She then brought her mouth down and sucked on them. Arnav groaned once more and opened his eyes. He cupped her head in his hands and kept his eyes on her as she took his balls in her mouth once more. 

"Fuck," Arnav groaned. 

Khushi could feel her blood rushing south to the asked of her thighs. Who knew that one word could turn someone on so much! 

Khushi took hold of his cock again and sucked on him. Around and around her tongue swirled as her head bobbed. Even Arnav was responding now, tilting his pelvis up and moving in and out of her mouth. His grip was tight in Khushi's hair, but it didn't hurt. in fact,  Khushi loved it! 

"Khushi," Arnav breathed., "I'm gonna come... so if you- Khushi!"

Arnav came at that instant and he came in Khushi's mouth. Khushi was shocked, but she kept her mouth around him. She felt the liquid shoot into her mouth and she swallowed. It tasted salty and she actually liked it.

Hmm, it's like what the books say, she said in her head.

While Arnav poured into her mouth, Khushi swallowed every bit of it. Once he stopped, Khushi released him and gazed up at him, come on the side of her lips. Arnav cupped her face in his hands and wiped it away with his thumb. Khushi took his thumb in her mouth and sucked it clean. Arnav picked Khushi up and placed her on his lap and he laid back, taking her with him.

"I can't believe you did that," Arnav gasped, still shocked by Khushi's actions.

"I can't either," Khushi gasped, holding onto Arnav's shirt.

Arnav blinked a couple of times. "You were really good."

"Really," Khushi asked, sounding hopeful.

Arnav smiled softly and turned them over so that she was underneath him. "Yes, you were. Now you need to be awarded," he winked.

And indeed she was.

*~*

All was well and Khushi was happy as ever. She had a loving family and loving husband and she couldn't ask for anything more.

Akash and Payal's wedding was approaching and once again, the family went into a buzz. Excitement was in the air and they all saw each other again and again, preparing. Khushi was excited! She had never prepared for someone's wedding before. Yeah she would go around helping her neighbors with light work, but she never helped totally prepare for a wedding.

The big day arrived soon enough and excitement was in the air. The Raizada's were greeted by Payal's family and were brought in. Khushi, Seema, and Lavanya went to Payal's room, excited to see the bride.

"Payal, you look beautiful," Khushi smiled.

"Thank you Bhabi," Payal blushed.

"Blushing to a compliment from Bhabi, are you? What will you do when Akash compliments you," Seema teased.

Payal blushed even harder and everyone else giggled like little girls.

"Oh stop teasing my future bhabi," Lavanya said.

Seema stuck her tongue out at her.

"How are you feeling," Khushi asked Payal.

"Nervous," Payal admitted. "I hope everything goes well and they didn't screw up any of the decorations."

"Don't worry, we checked and everything's good."

"Thank goodness," she sighed. "The only thing worrying me now is the suhag raat."

Khushi's eyebrows shot up.

"Gimme some ideas you guys, I want this night to be special and memorable."

In a flash, Seema and Lavanya popped their phones out and went onto Mr. Google to help the bride. Khushi looked at them in shock but she was also amused. They discussed various ideas and Khushi couldn't believe her ears.

"Hey Bhabi, you should do this," Seema said to Khushi.

"Do what?"

"Demand oral from Bhai."

Khushi's face heated. "What?"

Seema chuckled lightly. "You should totally do it - demand it from him and show him that you can be the boss too."

Khushi tilted her head and considered it. In the end, she was just shocked and confused.

A couple of hours later, the wedding began. In entered the bride and groom and the room was filled with applause and laughter. Everyone was happy and wished the couple the best. Soon enough, the couple made their pheras, making their vows. As they walked around the flame, Khushi held onto Arnav and sighed, a soft smile playing on her lips. She recalled their wedding and the joy of it and what happened later that night, which caused her to blush.

"Remembering something," Arnav whispered in her ear.

Khushi looked up at him and knew that he knew what she was thinking of.

"Yes," she whispered back.

Arnav smiled and kissed her forehead. "I love you baby."

"And I love you," Khushi smiled.

Khushi rested her head on Arnav's arm, her fingers entwined with Arnav's, as they watched Akash fill her parting with the vermilion.

*~*

After the wedding ended, all the Raizada's went Akash's house and they all celebrated. Other family friends were there and the party was in full swing.

"I can't believe you're officially a part of the family," Seema said excitedly.

Payal smiled softly and Akash took her hand in his.

"So protective already," NK teased.

"He'll be better than you."

NK gasped dramatically. "I'm offended."

"Good," Arnav said. "Maybe that will get you to shut up."

NK frowned.

Khushi giggled. "Stop teasing my devar."

"That's right," NK piped up.

He went over to Khushi and hugged Khushi.

"Bhabi, everyone always teases me," he pouted.

"Aww," and Khushi held him, patting his back.

Arnav rolled his eyes. "Baby," he huffed.

"See," NK exclaimed.

"Don't worry about him," Khushi said. "He's the baby."

Arnav gaped at her.

Seema chuckled. "Seriously, you're hiding under Bhabi's pallu right now?"

"Hey," NK exclaimed. "People always say that devars are always like brothers, sometimes even considered as a bhabi's kids."

"That's right," Khushi chuckled.

Arnav caught NK by the ear and pulled him away. "We don't need you to be a baby for anyone. You're already a big one."

"Nanav," NK whined.

Everyone burst into laughter. Khushi smiled as she watched her husband and her devar get into their fight, Arnav going on with NK being a baby and everyone else laughing.

How lucky am I, Khushi wondered, smiling to herself.

*~*

They arrived home late that night and Khushi was very much happy. She absolutely loved spending time with the others. She recapped the whole day in her head, from morning to the wedding, but she was stuck on one thought - the idea Seema had given her.

Should I do it, she wondered.

Arnav came from behind and swung her around, getting a shriek of laughter from Khushi.

"You looked so beautiful," Arnav said, once he put her down.

Khushi giggled. "Why thank you. You were quite handsome yourself."

Arnav grinned.

Khushi placed her hands on Arnav's arms. "I couldn't help but think of our wedding on the ride home."

Arnav smiled softly, running his fingers through Khushi's hair.

"Everything played in my head - the events, the wedding, coming here, the party, and our suhag-"

Khushi stopped herself from finishing her sentence. Arnav cocked his eyebrow at her and Khushi blushed. She buried her face in Arnav's chest and she felt Arnav chuckle, it vibrating through his chest.

"It was the best night ever," Arnav smiled.

"Really," she asked against him in a muffled voice.

"Mm hmm."

Arnav cupped her face in his hands and tilted it up. He gazed into Khushi's eyes for a moment, reflecting on all of their moments together.

"You're the best thing that ever happened to me," Arnav smiled softly.

"Ditto," she grinned.

Arnav grinned and he kissed her. Khushi kissed him back, her heart blooming from happiness.

Khushi broke away. "Arnav, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"If I ask you to do something, will you do it?"

Arnav frowned. "Of course I will. Why do you ask?"

"No reason," Khushi replied, shaking her head.

She had thought of doing what Seema had told her, but now that she thought of it, she couldn't find the courage to ask. The thought of it made her feel embarrassed and she flushed. But Arnav wasn't any less smart. Judging her expression, he knew that their was some dirty thought going through her head. What exactly it was, was the question.

"Let's go to bed," Arnav said.

Khushi could see the darkness in his eyes, understanding the true meaning of his words. She nodded, her cheeks flushing. Arnav grinned like the man he was and backed her up till she fell back in bed. Khushi gasped and gazed up at Arnav. Her chest heaved in anticipation and she wondered what Arnav would do to her.

Arnav slowly crawled over her, running his hand up along the side of Khushi's body. She shivered at his touch, wanting more. Arnav slipped his hands under her nightgown and sealed her lips with his. Khushi moaned, loving the feeling of his hands on her body. She wanted to remove the barrier of their clothes and wanted to be flesh on flesh.

It was as if Arnav had read her mind and he picked Khushi up so he could remove her nightgown. He set her down again and continued to kiss her, letting go for a moment as she tugged his shirt off.

"Arnav please," she moaned against his lips.

With another kiss, he trailed down her body. He ran his tongue down her throat and went to her breasts. He swirled his tongue around each of her nipples and sucked on them hard. Arnav earned a few tugs in his hair and a few grunts from Khushi.

"Please," Khushi begged.

She could feel him smiling against her as he trailed down lower along her body. With his teeth, he grabbed the waistband of her panties and tugged them down, Khushi arching up a bit to let him do so. Arnav trailed his way back up, kissing her along her left leg. He reached her inner thigh and when he was very close to the powerhouse between her legs, he moved away. Khushi moaned, wanting him to go back. Instead, he did the same on her right. He reached her inner thigh and sucked on it. Arnav glanced up at Khushi and saw that she had her eyes shut and her chest was heaving. With a smirk, he bit down onto her flesh, getting a whimper out of Khushi. He looked down at the spot and knew that in a while, it would turn purple. Proud by it, he placed a kiss over it and went to the place Khushi was desperate for him to go.

The instant his mouth met her there, Khushi dived her hands into his hair and tugged. She picked herself up slightly and watched as Arnav enjoyed himself on her flesh. His tongue did wonders to her and she couldn't help but to cry out in pleasure.

"Arnav," she moaned.

Arnav glanced up at her and Khushi gasped. She saw a wicked Arnav before her, determined to pleasure her. He kept his eyes on her and Khushi bit her lip. Her face heated up and she looked away, the intensity being to much for her.

"Touch yourself," Arnav murmured against her.

Khushi's eyes widened and she looked at him, her lips parted.

"Touch yourself," Arnav repeated, putting more pressure on her clit.

Khushi moaned and shut her eyes. She blinked her eyes open and found Arnav still looking at her.

"How," Khushi breathed, her voice very light.

"The way I do."

Arnav entered his tongue and Khushi shut her eyes. She bit her lip, feeling Arnav's tongue doing wonders to her.

What do I do, she wondered. He wants me to touch myself the way he touches me. But what should I do? He does so many things to me!

Khushi felt his teeth hit her clit and she cried out, the sensitivity being too much. She opened her eyes and saw that Arnav was waiting for her to do what he had asked. Slowly, she brought her hands up from Arnav's hair and cupped her breasts. She kneaded them the way Arnav would, only softly.

"Harder," Arnav murmured.

Khushi bit her lips and did as he said. This was totally erotic, completely heady, and Khushi couldn't believe she was actually doing this. She was touching herself, and she didn't feel ashamed of it whatsoever. It was for her husband, her love - her Arnav, and that was all that mattered to her.

"Pinch your nipples."

Khushi held her nipples between her fingers and pulled on them. She cried out slightly and her jaw dropped open.

Arnav increased his presure on her, getting a cry from Khushi. "Harder. The way I do it."

Khushi pursed her lips. She did as he said and she cried out, shutting her eyes. As she did it, Arnav had increased his pressure on her. She couldn't take it anymore and collapsed onto her back. Arnav was driving her insane and she felt her body coil up. She held onto her breasts and squeezed them, feeling the spring coil up. With a graze of his teeth on her sensitive bud, Khushi came loud and hard. Arnav sucked up all her juices, not letting her go for a moment, his mouth latched onto her pussy.

As Khushi came down from her high, she breathed heavily. She couldn't move, her body spent. Arnav kissed his way up her body and hovered over her. Lazily, Khushi opened her eyes and found Arnav smiling down at her. She attempted to smile and she succeeded. Arnav chuckled lightly and kissed her.

"I love you," Arnav murmured.

"Hmm," was all she could say.

Arnav chuckled and picked her up higher on the bed and had her head rest on her pillow. He turned the lights off and had Khushi face him and they fell asleep.

Chapter Twenty Five

Two weeks later, a family party was held, hosted by Akash's parents. Arnav and Khushi came with Aryan and Dai Ma. NK and his family arrived, as well as Lavanya's long-time boyfriend, Aman. While the older men went deep into their political talk in the living room, the older women went on with their gossiping and latest shopping trip in Aksah's parents' room. The young men went off to Akash's man cave and the young ladies all went out to the back and sat by the pool.

"So how's it going between you and Aman," Payal asked Lavanya.

"Everything's perfect," Lavanya gushed. "He bought me a necklace the other day and it had a locket. When I opened it up, it had pictures of us," she beamed.

"Aww, how cute," Payal gushed. "Do you think you guys are that serious to get married?"

"I don't know. I mean we've been dating for three years and things are fine."

"Three years," Khushi asked.

Lavanya nodded. "Mm hmm. I mean it wasn't a solid three years, we broke up twice in between, but it was over stupid things. When I think back on it, I wonder why I acted so stupid for and hurt myself for no reason."

"It's because you've got yourself a little temper," Seema teased.

Lavanya stuck her tongue out at her. "Oh please Bhabi - I see you getting mad at my brother."

"Me," she questioned innocently. "I have done no such thing," she winked.

Everyone chuckled.

"What about you Seema," Payal asked. "Things still good?"

Seema nodded. "Oh yes, even after two years. Thank goodness we survived that itch."

"Itch," Khushi questioned.

"Mm hmm, the itch can happen at certain times. Some have the one-year itch, others with two - there's a variety of 'em."

"Ooh."

"But it's rather impressive though," Payal said. "I mean you guys got married right after high school!"

Khushi's eyes widened. "What?"

Seema nodded. "We met in junior high and since then, we've been together. In our senior year of high school, NK proposed, saying that he can't imagine his life going on without me in it."

"Boy, do I remember him the night before he proposed," Lavanya chuckled, rolling her eyes.

"What happened," Khushi asked.

"My poor brother couldn't sleep that night and at four in the morning - morning! - he woke me up and asked for advice."

"Oh my gosh, at four?"

"I know! I was like what the hell! and he was like sorry, i didn't know if you were asleep," she frowned.

All the ladies laughed. Khushi then turned to Seema. "So you just agreed? What about your family?"

Seema's smile dropped. "I don't have anyone... I'm an orphan," she smiled lightly.

"Oh... I'm sorry, I didn't know."

"It's okay Bhabi, I don't mind."

Khushi smiled softly, placing her hand on Seema's arm and she smiled back at her for the sweet gesture.

"So you got married right after high school," Khushi asked.

"Mm hmm."

"But what about Chachaji and Chachiji? Didn't they say anything?"

"Bhai told mom and dad about her a year after they started dating," Lavanya said. "Dad didn't say much - he thought that it was just an age thing, completely normal. Mom on the other hand wasn't so happy about it because of how young he was and because of that she thought they'd break up within the year. When they entered high school, mom was shocked."

"Ma didn't approve of me until sophomore year," Seema chuckled. "But it's totally understandable. After all it's her only son."

"Yeah, and because of him, mom was pulling on my hair all the time," Lavanya said with a roll of her eyes. "But when Bhai told my parents that he was going to marry Bhabi, my father had agreed finding their seven years together as more than enough proof that they were perfect for each other. Mom on the other hand... well, it took her a lot of convincing from Bhai, Dad, and I."

"And she agreed in the end," Payal smiled.

"And I'm so blessed to have a mom like her," Seema smiled.

Everyone smiled at her.

"We've had two entries now in the family," Lavanya said. "How are you feeling number three," she said, winking at Payal.

"Um, nervous actually," Payal confessed. "Especially because of the suhag raat."

Khushi blushed slightly. She couldn't believe how open Payal was.

Seema nudged Payal. "Why? I mean you two already did it."

"Gross," Lavanya said, making a sour face.

Khushi gaped at Payal. "You did?"

Payal nodded. "It just... happened. We had gone out to eat and then we went to my place. My parents weren't home - they had gone to see my Mama, who had fallen ill and was in the hospital at the main city. So we hung out in the living room, were watching a movie, and then we were making out. It went on and led on to other things. Next thing I knew, I was on my bed, underneath him, totally exposed to him."

"And you guys were safe, right," Seema questioned. "I hope you guys didn't lie to us or something."

"Oh, no way! We certainly didn't wanna become parents then. The moment I realized where things were going, I stopped him."

"But if you stopped," Khushi began, "how did you two...?"

"Once I stopped him, he realized where things were going as well. We both loved each other and trusted each other, so I told him that there were two options - either we stop or that he rushes out and gets a condom."

"And him being the male creature he is, he ran," Seema said. "I remember NK telling him bravo Akash! You've made the male species proud," she said with a roll of her eyes.

"Yeah, I remember Akash telling me that," she chuckled.

"You never told us how it was though," Seema teased.

"Oh come on, gross," Lavanya complained. "That's my brother you're talking about!"

"Cover your ears," she said, sticking her tongue at her.

Lavanya rolled her eyes.

Seema looked at Payal. "Well?"

Khushi blinked. Are they really discussing this, she blushed.

"It felt amazing," Payal confessed. "Of course it hurt, and I did bleed, but other than that, it was amazing!"

"Did he make you come," Seema asked.

"Oh for the love of- I can't," Lavany said, and she covered her ears.

"Yes," Payal said. "And it felt amazing! Akash sure knew what he was doing."

"All men do honey. It's thanks to their perverted minds and porn," she chuckled.

Payal chuckled as well. "You bet! But my man sure is good. And when he came? I felt so good of myself."

"The best is when you make them come by oral."

"Yes," Lavanya agreed, and the women looked at her questionably. "Oh please, don't act like you guys don't know anything."

Payal and Seema chuckled. Khushi could only blink and blush.

"I love it how he tugs on my hair," Seema said.

"And when they move in your mouth," Payal said.

"And how they screw their eyes shut and groan or say your name when they come," Lavanya said.

The three of them sighed, picturing their man coming in their head and the sexy expression on their face. Khushi blushed really hard and gaped at them, unable to believe how open the three of them were, sharing these facts.

"What about you Bhabi," Payal asked Khushi. "What do you love most about Bhai," she winked.

"I bet Bhai's got a few tricks up his sleeve," Seema teased.

"Oh geez," Lavanya said.

Khushi just looked at the three and blushed, looking down at her hands. Reading scenes or discussing the characters sex life from a book was one thing but to talk about your actual sex life to actual people wasn't actually Khushi's thing.

"Um... well..." but she didn't know what to say. "Well, I'm just not as bold as you guys when it comes to talking about this," she crimsoned.

Seema smiled softly. "It's okay Bhabi."

"You're pretty bold Seema," Khushi smiled softly.

"With marriage, a woman must become bold," she smiled. "Your husband will show his love mostly through sex, which he'll mostly engage. Now, if men can do it, why not women? Be that bold woman and watch how your husband will go crazier for you."

"Really?"

She nodded. "If there's one thing I've learned, then it's that you also have to meet him halfway. I remember when we first started having sex, it was all him. He'd want to do it and I would agree. Eventually it kind of bored him and that didn't make me feel good. Once I stepped up my game, I got him to enjoy things again. And just doing it makes you feel good - it gives you the realization that only you can make your man feel like that and go crazy - no one else."

Khushi nodded in acknowledgement.

Seema placed her hand on Khushi's arm. "You should do it too, Bhabi. Bhai will be completely surprised."

"Um... I don't know," she said, totally unsure.

"You should try," Payal said, placing her hand on Khushi's shoulder.

Khushi glanced at them. "But, even if I were to... what do I do?"

"As gross as it is for me to help," Lavanya said, "for you Bhabi, I'll help."

Lavanya got out her phone and so did the other two. They went right onto Google and searched up women on top positions. Khushi gaped at them as the three went on with their research.

"You could try the Ride of Your Life, " Lavanya said, showing Khushi the screen.

Khushi's eyes widened as she saw a GIF of an animated couple doing it in that position.

"I'm on that site too," Payal and Seema beamed.

Khushi gaped at them.

"Ooh! Try this one," Payal said, pointing her screen at Khushi, showing another GIF of an animated couple doing it. "It's the Straddle His Saddle," she said, wagging her eyebrows.

"Or this one," Seema said, pointing her screen at Khushi. "It's called Breaking The Waves. I highly recommend this one, it's a personal favorite of mine, though I never knew it was called that," she frowned slightly.

Khushi looked from screen to screen to screen, and then all over again.

Oh my, she wondered. What do I do?

*~*

At dinner, the elders were on one side of the table, the young ones at the other. While the elders were stuck in their conversation, the young ones were in there's.

Khushi glanced aT the three other couples now and then and would notice how her devars were all over their wives. Even Aman was all over Lavanya! She saw Aman wrap his arm around Lavanya's shoulders and Akash taking Payal's free hand and clasping onto it. And when Khushi reached down to pick up her napkin, which she had dropped, she saw NK's hand travelling up Seema's leg. Khushi flushed on the spot and sat up straight, puzzling Arnav, but she gave a mere shake of her head. She just glanced at the other couples and saw how in love they were.

Oh my, Khushi thought.

Chapter Twenty Four

Taking Khushi out to dinner, Arnav and Khushi finally got some time alone. They spent the evening happily, love in the air, consuming them. After dinner, they decided to take a walk at the park and go to their favorite tree. While walking, they held hands and walked under the streetlamps light, chatting away, until an unwanted presence came walking by.

"Hi Arnav!"

Both looked up to see none other than Sheetal herself. She came walking towards them with a big grin across her face.

"Hey Arnav, how are you," she asked.

"I'm good. How are you?"

Arnav being the sweet guy he was, he didn't hold a grudge towards Sheetal. He forgave and forgot the whole incident she had caused with Khushi, not caring about such silly actions. As for Khushi, she didn't like it one bit. Sheetal had said hi to her, but for the rest of the conversation, she spoke to Arnav. Arnav did engage Khushi in the conversation, but Sheetal was more interested in Arnav. Eventually, Khushi became distant from the conversation. She had even started to back away from the two and stood by their tree. Arnav had noticed and watched Khushi as she wrapped her arms around herself and stared at the lake.

Ending their conversation, Sheetal left and Arnav went to Khushi. He wrapped his arms around Khushi and was about to say something, when Khushi removed herself from his hold.

"I want to go home, Arnav," Khushi said lowly, looking down.

"But Khushi, we just-"

"Please? I want to go home."

Arnav could see that she wasn't in the mood and wondered why. He simply agreed and took Khushi home. When they got there, Khushi headed straight to her room once she had greeted Aryan. Aryan looked at Arnav confusedly and Arnav could only shrug. Following behind Khushi, he walked upstairs and into their room.

"Khushi, are you okay," Arnav asked, shutting the door behind him.

Khushi went to the wardrobe and took out her nightwear. "I'm fine."

But Arnav knew she wasn't. He walked towards her and turned her around. "You don't think I know when you're lying to me?"

Khushi looked up at him.

Arnav cupped her cheek. "What's wrong?"

Khushi looked away. "I don't like her."

Arnav let go and scrunched his eyebrows. "Who?"

"... Sheetal."

He sighed. "Is that what's bothering you? Khushi, it doesn't matter-"

"Yes it does! Arnav, I don't like her, but yet you were busy chatting her up."

"Chatting her up? She came up to us-"

"Wrong! She came up to you. You Arnav, not us."

"So-"

"So? Arnav I don't like her! She tried to break us Arnav, or do you not remember that?"

"Of course I remember that!"

"Well it doesn't seem like it."

"Oh? Then what does it seem like?"

"It seems like you get along perfectly with my worst my enemy!"

"Are you kidding me?!"

"You know what forget it! You only see the good in her, so why bother trying to explain anything to you? You're just gonna defend her anyways!"

"Khushi stop being immature! This is ridiculous!"

"Ridiculous? She tried to take you away from me! How am I being ridiculous?"

"Khushi I've had enough of this nonsense! This bullshit stops right now-!"

"Oh sure! She's the innocent one so you can't stand to hear me hating on her!"

"Khushi-"

"You know what, I'm done with this Arnav! I'm tired, so good night to you," and she turned away on her heels to go to the bathroom.

Slamming the door shut behind her, she leaned against the door and began to cry. She couldn't believe that they were fighting. This was their first fight ever! They had never gotten into a fight while they were dating, forgetting all the unnecessary drama that had happened in their lives. It upset Khushi that even now, even though they were married, even though Arnav was her's, Sheetal still managed to come in between them.

*~*

Aryan and Dai Ma both noticed the distance between the couple. The morning after their fight, both avoided each other when they could. At breakfast, they didn't say a word to each other. Arnav left to work without a sound, and Khushi disappeared into the kitchen, busying herself. Aryan and Dai Ma tried to find out what was going on and why, but the couple dodged them every time.

For a while they were distant. But within three days, the anger was gone. They began to miss each other and didn't want to fight each other, but they didn't want the other to know because they wanted the other to apologize.

Stubborn, I know. But then again that's why they're perfect for each other ;D

*~*

Khushi was in the middle of folding her clothes when she noticed the calendar from the corner of her eyes. She went up to it and her eyes slightly widened.

Oh no, she thought. My period is in a couple of days!

Khushi sat down on the edge of the bed and nibbled on her fingernails.

This is my first period with Arnav being home! I was lucky that he was in the city last month! How am I supposed to get by this without Arnav finding out?

She looked down at her fingers and stopped biting them. I can get through this... I know I can.

Unfortunately for Khushi, before she could even prepare herself from hiding the Red Dot factor from Arnav, Mother Nature came for an early visit, ruining her plans.

*~*

One evening, Arnav arrived home from the office. As he seated himself in the living room, a worker came with his tea. Arnav looked at him confusedly as the worker placed the tea before him.

"Where's Khushi?"

"She said she wasn't feeling well, so she's been upstairs all day."

Arnav nodded and the worker went back to his duties.

Not feeling well? Is she okay, Arnav wondered.

Leaving his tea, he went upstairs to their room. Upon entering, he saw Khushi in bed, under a blanket even though it was hot, reading a magazine. Her eyes darted up to him when he entered and went shooting right back to the magazine, using the magazine to cover her flustered face. Arnav scrunched his eyebrows and made his way over to her. He went to her side and Khushi moved the magazine so that she couldn't see him.

Arnav tilted his head. "Are you okay?"

"O-okay? Of course I'm okay! W-why wouldn't I-I be?"

"Cause you stuttered."

Khushi mentally cursed at herself.

Arnav sat down beside her. "Why are you under a blanket? Its hot today."

Khushi put the magazine down and folded her hands in her lap.

"Well...?"

"It's nothing Arnav. I feel cold so I'm under the blanket. What? I can't feel cold?"

Arnav made a face and rolled his eyes. "Whatever."

Getting up, he went to get his clothes and went into the bathroom. Once Arnav was inside, Khushi sighed in relief and looked down at her fingers entangled in her lap. She leaned and then shut her eyes to rest.

*~*

After a long, warm shower, Arnav came out, wearing nothing but his pjs, a towel in hand. When he came out, he glanced at Khushi and saw her sitting up, her hand at her tummy, eyes screwed shut and lips pursed, looking like she was in pain.

"Khushi?"

Arnav went over to Khushi and sat beside her. Khushi kept her eyes shut, biting her mouth shut.

"Khushi what's wrong," Arnav asked, cupping her cheeks in his hands.

But Khushi didn't reply and stayed in the same position.

"You mind telling me what's going on over here," Arnav asked, his voice louder than he meant it to be.

"It's just cramps," Khushi whispered.

"Cramps?"

"I'm on my period," Khushi whispered, having no time for embarrassment.

Arnav leaned back a little, astonished. He had never dealt with this kind of situation before. In some sort, it seemed kinda weird. But then again there was his cousin Lavanya and him, Akash, and NK used to tease her sometimes when she was on hers - it was just completely obvious to them because whenever she was on that time of the month, she would be grumpier and crankier than ever.

I wonder if Khushi also gets grumpy and cranky, Arnav wondered.

"Hold on a sec."

Arnav got up and headed out the room. Khushi scrunched her eyebrows and started at the door.

Where'd he go, she wondered.

A couple of minutes later, Arnav came back and Khushi's pain had lessened. She looked down at Arnav's hand and saw a water heat pack in his hand. He sat back down beside Khushi and she looked at him in surprise.

"Here, this should help," Arnav said softly.

Khushi just blinked, her confusion clear on her face.

"I remember NK complaining about how Lavanya once threw a tantrum because she couldn't find the water heat pack when she needed it for her cramps. He said that it helped her or something, so I thought...."

Khushi smiled softly. "Thank you."

Arnav nodded and looked down as Khushi placed the pack over her lower abdomen. She sighed and leaned back, shutting her eyes. Arnav turned to get up, when he felt Khushi reach out and grab his hand. He turned back to see her looking at him.

"Stay with me please," she asked.

Arnav nodded and moved beside her, wrapping his arm around her. Khushi snuggled into his embrace, resting her head on his shoulder. Both sat there, completely quiet. Moments passed, when Khushi finally spoke.

"I'm sorry."

Arnav scrunched his eyebrows and glanced down at her. "For what?"

Khushi picked her head up, but looked down at her hands. "I shouldn't have acted that way with you the other night. I don't normally act like that because I'm not like that, but I understand now why I did it - I felt insecure."

Arnav cupped her face in his hands and tilted it up so she would look at him. "Khushi, there is nothing to feel insecure about. Sheetal is Sheetal and she... she's whatever. But at the end of the day, you're mine, and I'm yours. I married you because I love you, not her."

She held his hands and nodded.

"And I'm sorry as well."

Khushi looked up at him.

"I shouldn't have reacted the way I had. It's understandable why you would hate her - she nearly broke us and got you in big trouble."

Khushi caressed Arnav's cheek. "It's okay."

Khushi tilted her head up and met her lips with Arnav's. It was a sweet, soft kiss, displaying their apologies. Khushi gave him a smile and put her head back on Arnav's shoulder, sighing in content. They were quiet again for a moment, when a question popped into Arnav's head.

"Did you get your period last month?"

Khushi gaped at him. "Arnav!"

"What," he asked innocently. "I have a right to know these things too!"

Khushi went read. "What?"

"I'm sure I would've caught you cramping like this as well. So tell me, did you bleed last month?

Khushi looked away, completely embarrassed. "Yes," she said, her voice barely audible.

"When?"

"You were away."

Arnav frowned. "Huh, is that so?" He mentally tracked back of his schedule last month. "Was it then? No, probably... or was it when I- no, I don't think so."

Khushi gaped at him. "Arnav!"

"What?"

"You're unbelievable!"

"What did I do-"

"You're discussing my period with yourself!"

Arnav frowned again. "Well when you put it that way, it does actually sound weird."

Khushi hit her forehead. "DM, please help this man!"

"What the?"

She looked at him. "You're crazy!"

Arnav gasped dramatically, faking his astonishment. "Mrs. Raizada, I am appalled."

"Yeah? I'll show you appalled."

Khushi reached for her pillow and hit Arnav with it.

"Ah! What the- Khushi!"

Khushi giggled hard as she continued to hit Arnav with the pillow. Arnav held his arms above him, defending himself. He quickly grabbed a pillow and used that as a shield, Khushi laughing even harder.

Outisde in the hall, Aryan was walking by, when he heard Khushi laughing.

"Khushi, stop," he heard Arnav yell. "I surrender, I surrender! Just stop hitting me with the pillow."

"No way," Khushi laughed, and Aryan heard the smacks of the pillow.

Aryan smiled softly and looked up. It's a good to hear them like this. Thank you Shalini for bringing her into our lives.

Chapter Twenty Three

Arnav laid back in bed as Khushi read aloud to him:

"Are you sleeping with anyone?” 

The question was asked so casually it took a second to process what he’d said. 

I inhaled sharply. “Why is that any business of yours?” 

He looked at me and I saw what I’d seen the first time we’d met—tremendous power and steely control. Both of which had me taking an involuntary step back. Again. At least I didn't fall this time; I was making progress. 

“Because I want to fuck you, Eva. I need to know what’s standing in my way, if anything.” 

"What the," Arnav said, hearing that line.

"I know," Khushi gushed. "Isn't he so demanding?!"

Arnav cocked an eyebrow. "Angel, say what?"

Khushi giggled. "I think it's... cool, that Gideon is so demanding."

"Cool?"

"Yeah," she smiled, and she went back to her book.

Arnav just blinked. "Who are you and where's Khushi?"

Khushi put the book down and chuckled. "I'm right here Arnav, stop teasing me," and she went back to the book.

"I'm serious! I'm surprised you even read these books!"

Khushi looked up at him. "But why? You once saw me reading Fifty Shades Darker in the library."

"I did?"

Khushi looked side to side. "Yeah... you asked if the seat was taken while I was reading."

Arnav crossed his arms and went into thought. "Hmm... can't remember."

"I was blushing...?"

"Oh, now I remember," and he chuckled. "Well if the books make you blush, then you're too innocent for them baby," he teased.

"Oh please, I've read that series a good four times already."

Arnav's eyes widened. "Say what?!"

Khushi smiled and nodded. "Yerp," and she continued reading.

Arnav blinked. "Then that means... you know all about this stuff?"

"What stuff," she asked, not looking up.

"This... the sex."

Khushi looked up at him and saw the confusion on his face. Sighing, she bookmarked the page and put the book down and then turned to him. "Yes Arnav, I do know everything about sex."

"Then... all this time... when I asked you to stay calm and...?" Arnav was just too confused.

"Well... I mean I know about it, but doing it is different than knowing," Khushi said softly.

"Uh... huh...."

Khushi pursed her lips and slightly shrugged. "Does it bother you," she asked softly.

Arnav shook his head. "No.... I just thought... I didn't think you'd know about this stuff. But it does rather explain some things."

Khushi scrunched her eyebrows. "Explain what?"

Arnav smirked and came over her. "Why you're so kinky in bed," and he winked.

Khushi gasped and blushed. She slapped him on his chest and Arnav laughed. He buried his face in her neck and held her tightly to him as he laid back down. Khushi just smiled and ran her fingers through his hair.

"Khushi," he said into her neck.

"Hmm?"

"Since you do know everything about sex...."

"Yeah...?"

Arnav looked up at her. "Then you know what a man wants right?"

"Um...?"

Arnav sat up. "Come on, I now know that you should know."

Khushi sat up as well, but she didn't look at him. She had a good feeling she knew exactly what he was talking about.

"Well..."

Khushi looked at him and saw his signature smirk dancing on his lips. "Um...."

Arnav wagged his eyebrows and Khushi giggled.

"Yes, Arnav, I think I do know what a man wants," she giggled.

"And...?"

"And... I dunno," she blushed.

Arnav smiled lightly. His angel really was something. He moved her so that she was sitting on his lap. "Would you do it?"

Khushi had his hands in hers and was playing with his fingers. "I dunno,"she said softly.

"Are you scared," he asked softly.

Khushi shook her head.

"Then?"

Khushi clasped each of their hands together. "I... I'm... okay, I'm scared," she admitted.

"Why?"

Khushi loosened her grip on his hands. "Of not satisfying you,"she nearly whispered.

Khushi tried to release her hands, but Arnav tightened his hold.

"What do you mean," Arnav asked, astonished.

Khushi didn't say anything but just looked at their hands.

"Khushi, look at me."

But Khushi didn't move.

"Look at me angel."

Khushi slowly looked up at him.

"I don't want you to ever think something like that again. I love you and that's all that matters. No one is ever the best at anything and we always learn. Don't think that you're not capable of doing something, be it whatever it is. You have to try first. If you're good, then great! But if not, there's always improvement."

Khushi looked down.

Releasing their hands, Arnav cupped her cheeks. "Do you love me?"

Khushi looked at him. "Of course!"

Arnav smiled. "Then that's all that matters."

Khushi smiled lightly and then hugged Arnav. She rested her head on Arnav's shoulder, holding onto him. Arnav smiled and held onto his angel, running his hand up and down on her back. They stayed that way for a while until it was getting late. They both laid down and Khushi snuggled into Arnav's chest, both holding each other as they fell asleep.

*~*

Their honeymoon soon came to an end and their love was greater than ever. When they got back to Raizada mansion, Aryan was ecstatic to see his children home. School soon began and like Aryan said, Khushi went back to school. The Raizada couple were the talk of the school. Everyone waited on the first day back, just to see the newlywed couple. They came arriving together on Arnav's motorcycle, Khushi holding onto her husband, sitting behind him. They walked in together and all eyes were on them.

Throughout the day, people came to them and congratulated them. Among them was Viren, who had accepted it and was happy for his friend. He even began to be nice to Khushi and they got along quite well. Viren even apologized for being a jerk to her, but Khushi didn't mind at all.

But, one person on campus was not ready to accept this.

Sheetal fumed as she watched the newlywed couple throughout the day. She couldn't believe a poor little girl like Khushi was married to The Arnav Singh Raizada. It absolutely disgusted her and she could not tolerate it at all.

Fortunately for her, the year came rapidly to an end and before they even knew it, they had all graduated. On the day of graduation, Aryan and Dai Ma both came to see Arnav and Khushi graduate. Aryan was proud to see both his son and daughter graduating together.

This of course meant a party.

That evening, a small party was thrown for the family. Akash and NK's families were in town, so everyone came over to celebrate.

"Congrats Nanav," NK said as he went to his brother upon his arrival.

"Thank you. Now what's the deal," Arnav said.

Khushi was beside Arnav and scrunched her eyebrows. "Deal?"

"Of course. He came to me first thing - something is definitely up."

"Oh please Nanav," NK said, "I can be happy for you right."

"True, but only when you're up to something."

NK made a face as Seema came over.

"You're right Bhai, he is."

"Wifey," NK whined, but Seema laughed.

"Well whatever it is, it's not happening," Arnav declared.

"What-? But Nanav, you haven't even-"

"I don't need to NK; you have to many crazy ideas. It's not happening."

Akash came in and placed an arm over NK's shoulder. "Don't be depressed bro, you'll live."

"Now that you're here, I won't be," NK flirted.

"Paws off my man," Payal said, as she came over with Lavanya.

"You're lucky - I've seen it happening since I was born," Lavanya complained.

The night went on, everyone having fun and enjoying a lovely dinner. It was definitely an enjoyable night, and Khushi felt blessed to have in laws- no, a family like this.

*~*

As time went on, Khushi learned the rules and the ways of the house. She had quickly adapted in and never for a moment did she ever feel she wasn't at home. She had love surrounding her, from Aryan's fatherly love to Arnav's naughty hubby love - everything was amazing!

Arnav had gotten busy with work, brnaching out his company. A branch had recently been opened in the main city, so Arnav would go away now and then, spending a few days there, just to help the place start up and stay in tact. It would bother Khushi, since she couldn't have her husband with her, but their love wasn't any less.

Whenever Arnav was around, love and passion was always in the air. One thing that was always there was the sex. Almost every other night, the two couldn't resist each other and were busy in love-making. Not for a second were their hands off of each other, and Khushi absolutely loved it. She was very happy, something she hadn't been her whole life.

Eventually, the branch at the city was settled, and Arnav could stay home. He worked at the office in town and got consumed in work. Khushi too was busy with housework, Dai Ma falling sick with a very bad fever. Khushi was busy taking care of the whole house, that when Arnav was home, she didn't have time for him. At night, Khushi was too tired so Arnav couldn't even spend the night with her. But, whenever Khushi got a moment to spare, Arnav was busy with work and couldn't give her any time at all.

Arnav wasn't liking it one bit. He wanted to spend time with Khushi, just like they used before they got married. He didn't want things to change just because they were married now. Dai Ma had eventually gotten better and Khushi had got more time on her hand.

Arnav had come home from work and was sitting in the living room, loosening his tie. Khushi came in with his tea and placed it down on the table in front of him

"Khushi, we're going out tonight," Arnav said.

Khushi scrunched her eyebrows. "Where?"

Arnav stood up and went in front of her. "On a date."

"A date? But we don't date anymore, we're married."

"So? I can still take you out on a date."

"True... but there's work to be done at home and-"

"I don't wanna hear any of that, I'm taking you out," he declared.

"But Arnav-"

Arnav caught her by her wrist and pulled her into him. Khushi looked at him wide eyed, and tried to free herself.

"Arnav-"

"I haven't had moment with you in so long baby. We've both been busy and I want to spend time with you."

Khushi sighed. "I want to spend time with you too, Arnav."

"Then it's settled, I'm taking you out."

"But Arnav-"

"But nothing Khushi. We're going out and that's final. Okay?"

Khushi sighed. "Okay, happy?"

Arnav smiled. "Very much."