FF Let Me Love You - Part 21

This was unexpected on my part coz I was planning to update My Heart Is Yours today but then I felt like writing down LMLY out of the blue !  

Am sure many of you will want to rip Payal by the end of it and maybe Sakshi too , but everything thats going to happen is for a reason !  

Happy Reading !  

Arnav who was holding her in his arms jolted back as he heard her, pulling her up with him, he could see the fears and insecurities creeping back in, and he would be damned if he let Khushi blame herself for Sakshi's love loss !!

Arnav twirled her straight into the tight confines of his arms, locking her against him, her eyes locked with his,

" Listen to me Princess, Sakshi proposed long before I met you or saw your picture, back then all I knew was that there is a girl out there who is made for me and when I saw her, I would know.

Sakshi and I have known each other for a long time, our families are friends, we have spend a lot of time around each other but if I know one thing for sure, then it is that I have never harboured any feelings for her, forget feelings Khushi I didn't even feel attracted to her.

Am sure our families would never oppose it if I chose Sakshi, but truth is I never saw her in that light "

Khushi listened to him, his words slowly sinking in , she caught her breath when he pulled her closer so that their lips were caressing each other, his breath falling on her heavier yet feather light,

"She isnt the one who set my heart racing Khushi.

She isnt the one who made the blood turn hot in my veins.

She isnt the one whom I see spending cold nights curled under the same blanket.

She isnt the one I want to take around the world , holding hands tight as I see the many wonders the universe holds.

She isnt the one I want to grow old with.

She isnt the one whom I dream raising a family with.

The woman who makes me want all this and much more is here in this room, in my arms and she is looking at me right now, her lips are caressing mine as I speak.

Its you who I crave for with every breath of mine Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada and this heart has always waited just for you. "

If there were any doubts left in Khushi, then it was gone. The conviction in Arnav's voice as he spoke his heart could be felt like heavy footfalls in her heart and Khushi knew she would be damned if she thought that any other woman could have her place in his heart and so to the shocked surprise of Arnav, she crushed her lips onto his, taking him along with her into a kiss of mind numbing passionate intensity.

Momentarily stunned , but quickly recovering, Arnav pulled her back onto the bed as he rolled her over and let the madness take over, everything else could wait but he couldn't allow Khushi to live in the fear that their love for each other came at the price of other's happiness because it wasnt true. It wasnt humanly possible to keep everyone happy, everyone had a life to live and its not necessary that you get everything that you want. Sakshi may have loved him but he didn't and he was sure that there wasnt any actions from his side that encouraged her feelings towards him, he had always been a reserved man when it came to affections, before Khushi the only people he had showered his love on were his family and few couple of friends and there had been no one special in his life before her.

Sakshi chose to love him and if she had a broken heart today, even though she had his sympathy, he couldn't help her for something in which he had no role to play and the sooner she accepts the truth, the  better for her.

Pulling his thoughts back, he let Khushi kiss him, today he wasnt taking the lead because more than her, it was him who needed the assurance that she believed in their love and Khushi understood that. Her tongue probed and scorched his soul as she wrapped herself around him, he moaned as her lips moved from his face down to his throat while her hands slipped beneath his shirt, his hands curling around her waist. Minutes later they broke apart from the dire need to breathe, catching their breath, their heartbeats racing, their foreheads resting on each other,

Khushi was blushing a brilliant shade of crimson as she remembered her own passion while Arnav watched her amused, he flicked her nose lightly, whispering ..

"didn't know my princess is quite the sensual minx in bed !! "

Khushi overcome with embarrassment buried herself into the crook of his neck as he held her close,

" thats how I want you to be with me Khushi, free as a bird. You have all the rights on me ... heck only you have rights on Arnav Singh Raizada and you can do anything to me as you please, am all yours !! "

Her voice came out as a muffled whisper,

" And am all yours Arnav. "

Just then they were interrupted by a knock on the door, Khushi got up and straightened her clothes while Arnav just lay on the bed. He knew it had to be Akash or Alaka coming to call them and knew his siblings would anyway assume the worst so he had no qualms, Khushi gave him a mortified look as she headed towards the door but as she opened it she cringed, it wasnt Pari or Akash, it was Sakshi.

Sakshi's gaze travelled towards Arnav who was lying on the bed, the sheets crumpled, his hair tousled, shirt messed and untucked, it didn't take a lot of brains to guess what must have transpired behind the closed doors, she saw Khushi smiling at her, her eyes apologetic, meanwhile Arnav who saw Sakshi at the door didnt make a move to change the position, he knew it was hard on her but he wanted her to know the reality.

Khushi took her hand and led her in,

"come in Sakshi , did you want something ?? "

Sakshi smiled at her in return,

"actually its nothing Khushi, aunty and uncle send me up to call you, thing is Alaka and Akash were eating and I had already finished mine so they asked me to call you both down. "

Arnav sat up , "5 minutes girls, I am coming " saying so he scooted off to the washroom while winking at Khushi.

Khushi turned to Sakshi and held her hands, she wanted to come clean with her rather than pretend like she didnt know anything, she felt it would be better for all of them and also for Sakshi's stay at their place,

" Sakshi am really sorry for the pain am causing you right now. And I hope you forgive us someday. I will always pray that you find true happiness and love in your life. "

Sakshi looked at her shocked, "you know ?? "

"yes she knows " came a voice from behind Khushi, Arnav had come out and he was sitting next to Khushi as he faced Sakshi,

"we are sorry Sakshi , we know this visit isnt easy on you and I can figure out why you must have come down, and yes I told Khushi everything because between me and her, there are no secrets, anything about me, I would want her to hear about it from myself rather than a third person and I felt she had the right to know.

I hope you can forgive us and forget whatever reasons it may be that is causing you pain now.

Like how Khushi said, I hope you find true happiness and love someday soon "

Sakshi looked at them both who looked genuinely sorry for her , she knew she could be honest with them as well,

" Arnav , Khushi .. I am glad I don't have to pretend anymore. When I heard of Arnav's engagement I thought it was an arranged marriage where Arnav must have said yes so that his family is happy. I came down hoping to change his mind.

I thought I still stood a chance in having him.

Ever since the time I knew what is love, I have dreamt of belonging to Arnav, to this family. Always groomed myself in a way suited for this family thinking and hoping that Arnav would someday love me.

But now I know that love doesn't happen through plans. It is written down by the fates and it will happen as destined.

The minute I saw you Khushi, I knew there wasnt any hope left. The love you both share, it can be seen by anyone.

I have seen Arnav for so long and today he is a changed man , he is a man in love , a man in love with you and every action of his screams that, his eyes it feels to me can only see you.

And then when I saw how much Uncle Aunty Akash and Alaka loves you, I knew you were born for this family.

I am in pain , I admit that but I know this phase will pass and like you both said, Gods must have planned something for me as well, someone who will love me too.

You don't have anything to apologise for , both of you and you have my prayers and best wishes. "

Arnav could feel Khushi's tremors as she heard Sakshi speak. He knew Khushi was a girl who absorbed all the pain around her, her fingers clenched tightly into his and the next thing he saw her was hugging Sakshi who seem to need it badly.

They broke apart after a few minutes and Arnav took Khushi's hand in his as the trio walked down.

Rest of the day went quickly with all of them having a good time together, Sakshi did have a difficult time but Khushi stayed by her side, doing everything possible so that she doesn't feel left out and Sakshi revelled in her company, she found herself getting lost in the infectious energy that Khushi had around her.

Later in the evening Akash decided that all of them, the young ones of the house could go out for dinner, he also decided to call Payal along, any opportunity that he got to torture Payal, he didnt like to spare it and even Alaka agreed to his plan.

Soon the Raizadas were out at a diners with Sakshi and Payal who were introduced to each other. Sakshi could feel the animosity that Payal seemed to nurse at her own sister. But Payal could sense more. She could see the pain in Sakshi's eyes , the hurt evident though she tried her best to mask it and soon she found out that it was directed at her sister who looked lost in her fiance. Payal knew she had to have a little fun, when Arnav and Khushi decided to leave to go on a walk, and Akash and Alaka got up to check out something, Payal turned to Sakshi,

"what is it Sakshi ??

What is hurting you so much ??

You are looking at my sister and I can see that you aren't happy at what you are seeing !! "

Sakshi turned to look at Payal,

" you are right Payal, seeing your sister and Arnav together does cause me pain but thats not your problem, its not their fault either, the pain is mine and don't worry I will deal with it !! "

Payal chuckled at Sakshi's defensive reply,

"deal with all you want honey, I could care less.

As far as I know my sister has been an avalanche in everyone's lives, uprooting it with her arrival.

And I care to hoots about her. I loved Arnav and I wanted him for myself but Arnav wanted my good for nothing step sister. God knows what he sees in her !!

And going by the looks of it, you seem to have been in love with for quite a while, what happened ??

Did he reject you as well ??

Think about it Sakshi, do you want to loose out Arnav to a girl who is so badly tainted that she doesn't even deserve to be loved ??

I can help you Sakshi, I can tell you things about Khushi which am sure Arnav doesn't even know because if he knew then he would think twice before even touching her !!

Want to hear it honey ?? who knows Sakshi .. maybe Arnav will abandon once he knows that he is in love with a filthy tainted woman and then maybe you can have him !! "

Payal's words fell like hammer blows on Sakshi, her curiosity perking up, and Payal looked delighted, so what if she couldn't have Arnav, she would make sure that Khushi didnt have him either !!

Sakshi locked eyes with Payal,

"if you have something to tell me, then speak it out without creating smokes.

True I love Arnav but I respect Khushi too but if Khushi is cheating Arnav then I wont let her get away with it !!

Tell me Payal, why did you call Khushi tainted ?? "

Whatever transpired between them next, made Sakshi go beserk, she knew Samar Uncle and Sayali Aunty would never want a girl who was damaged for Arnav.

She knew Arnav wouldn't want a girl who had been tarnished. And as far as she could see , she couldn't fathom that Arnav was with Khushi despite knowing her past. She knew Khushi had a lot of answering to do and she would make sure that Arnav knew the real face of the girl he was so madly in love with !!