FF Let Me Love You - Part 28

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okay I have a news to share ... my UNI has made our schedule for 6 days a week so now am practically having a worser than ever packed schedule , I will be posting 2 updates , one of LMLY every week and another of LIDV/MHIY alternatively along with it, PMs for both updates will be send during the weekends. 

so please bear with me !!  thats all about the rant. 

Happy Reading !! 

Part 28( specially dedicated to my fighter queen  Vixxy for her never say die spirit !! )

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Arnav waited outside as Khushi helped Payal get ready, the doctors had just signed over her discharge papers and Arnav and Akash had made sure that the media got no wind of Payal's recovery, the last thing they needed was for the media to hound her. The Raizadas were worried when they heard from Arnav that Payal wanted to meet the Guptas, 

" Arnav do you really think its wise for her to meet them now ?? 

Knowing what they are capable of and how they disowned her without caring an ounce, what's the point ?? 

Don't you think it will just add to her trauma ?? " , asked a worried Sayali as they waited for Khushi and Payal. 

Everyone had the same thought in mind but none of them knew what was the right thing to be done.

"Maybe meeting them is the wrong thing to do now .. maybe she will only be hurt more. 

But we cant always protect wrap ourselves in a bubble based on our imagination .. Payal will never have peace of mind unless and until she faces her parents. 

She needs the confrontation no matter what the outcome maybe and what we can do is be by her side as she deals with them. " explained Alaka whose words brought in a lot of clarity while Samar looked proudly at his daughter, he wrapped his arm lightly around her as he looked at his sons, 

"your sister is right ... what's important here is that Payal knows she aint alone in her life anymore. " 

Meanwhile Akash had something important to discuss as well, 

" regarding the identity of the photographer who snapped those pics, Bhai I think we have a solid lead now, we have tracked down the person who received the pictures first and right now the cops are interrogating him about the photographer's whereabouts, from the initial round of information, it looks like the person whoever he is a very much in demand free-lancer and also sounds like someone with influences because they were initially scared to reveal his name thinking that he might cause them harm. " 

Arnav listened carefully , his mind formulating a plan as he listened, 

"Akash lets do this carefully causing as much least damage as possible to Payal. Whoever the guy is, one thing we can be sure of is that he is the sort of person who is ready to do anything for money and like you said he might even harm the informants. 

And we should see to it that there is no bloodshed because of this whole incident, no one innocent should be harmed. His buyers , whoever they are shouldn't be intimidated that they stop cooperating with us. 

So lets hire a private agency to offer their security services to anyone who might be targeted for sharing information with us, point is that the people who help us should feel protected and free enough to speak. 

Also I will ask Aman to round up a list of all the free-lancers in the city with their full profiles. With luck we will find our target in the list and once he is cornered , he isnt going to be able to avail any of the escape routes that our legal system provides him but we will deal with him in our own way ! " 

Akash listened in rapt attention as his brother spoke, there was a deep sense of awe filling him as he watched the man in front of him, his brother who was always loving and gentle with his family , when he turned ASR, there was an aura of power and brutality around him, a kind of rage that could threaten to destroy anyone who tried harming the people he loved and cared about, and this was for Payal because she was Khushi Bhabhi's sister, Akash shuddered as he thought of his Bhai's reaction when he would someday corner the ones who had harmed his Bhabhi , one thing was clear, those low lives would literally be face to face with mortal death. 

Meanwhile unknown to them Payal and Khushi had walked out of their room to hear Arnav discuss his plans with Akash and Payal's eyes teared up seeing all these people whom she had deceived so badly standing up for her, always keeping her protection their top priority, specially Arnav whom she very well knew hated and loathed her. 

Arnav turned around sensing Khushi's eyes on him and saw Payal gazing at him deeply, and frankly he didnt like it, whatever her situation was today, Arnav wasn't ready yet to forgive her for everything that she had done to Khushi in the past even thought it seemed like Khushi had already forgiven her sister, but Payal had a question for Arnav and Akash, she looked at them squarely , 

"  Why are you all doing all this ?? I am very well aware of how much you all hate me and I know I deserve it , but I don't understand why you would all protect me when my own parents abandoned me like a piece of trash ! " 

She turned to look at Arnav, 

"specially you Arnav , I know you cant stand even my shadow after what I did to Khushi, then why are you doing all this ? " 

Arnav looked hard at Payal , it was time that Payal knew the intensity of real love and relationships, the meaning of having a true family, he walked upto her and stood next to Khushi and held her hand and then turned to look at Payal, 

" because of this woman standing next to me , whatever I am doing for you , its for Khushi. 

She is my wife Payal, the woman I love , my soulmate and I can do anything for her happiness. Even if it means helping people I may not generally like. 

I will be honest with you Payal, this might hurt you but my heart hasn't forgiven you for what you have done to Khushi in the past and I don't know if I ever will be able to do that. 

But I can accept your presence in Khushi's life if its necessary. 

Khushi has forgiven you , she loves and treats you like a sister and that means whether I like it or not, you are family for me. 

And its my responsibility to help Khushi protect her own sister. 

I know all this is difficult for you to understand Payal but when you have a real family who loves you from your heart, then each member in the family go to any extent to safeguard their family and its happiness. 

And Khushi is my life today and I can't be happy if she isnt. 

Thats the answer to your question. " 

Arnav spoke without missing a beat while Khushi looked at him with nothing but love that only increased with each passing second, she knew he was doing all this for her but to hear it from him just made it more real. If there was anyone more in awe than Khushi then it was Payal. 

She had never really understood love in its truest form, whenever she had seen Arnav doting over Khushi, it was jealousy and anger that consumed her, the feeling that Khushi had snatched away what was rightfully hers but today her eyes and mind were more open, she wasnt the same Payal. 

She knew and understood herself better, she knew the reality of her life and the  impact of the sins she had committed, she knew it would be a long arduous task to live her life the right way from now on. Today when she saw Arnav's love for Khushi and also her sister's happiness with him, when she saw Khushi through Arnav's eyes, she finally knew what true love was, and she couldn't blame Arnav for his harshness towards her, whatever he said, she had earned his hate upon herself. 

No man who loved his wife like how Arnav loved Khushi would be able to forgive the people who had committed so many atrocities on her. 

But Payal was ready for the uphill task, she was determined to spend the rest of her life living a better life and do her best to atone for her sins, she swore in her mind that she would one day earn forgiveness from everyone she had caused pain, specially Khushi. 

Payal knew by now what true love could be and now she was about to find out what a true family was like as Akash spoke, 

" to answer the unasked question Payal, you want to know why am doing all this for you ? 

You want to know why I shielded you from the media ? 

You want to know why we all are standing like a wall around you.

 

We wouldn't want to hurt you while you are still recovering but then again you want answers to your questions and understand is the first step towards healing your wounds. 

Just like how Bhai told you, whatever is being done , its for Bhabhi. 

You are her sister and Bhabhi is our family, and we will do anything for her happiness. 

If you are important to her then that means you are our responsibility too. 

Thats how simple it is Payal and I genuinely hope you find your solace someday, its hard to forget and forgive Payal, like Bhai said I don't know if its possible but we will try. 

Thats all I can say now. " 

finished Akash who saw Khushi opening her mouth to speak but knowing what was coming he walked upto her and closed his palm over her mouth while Khushi looked at him lovingly and Arnav watched them amused, 

" no don't u dare Bhabhi  ! 

I know you want to thank me ... show me your gratitude but trust me thats worse than insulting me ! 

Like I already said , you are family for me , you are my elder brother's wife which gives you the position of a second mother in my life ! 

And you cant insult my love with your thank you's I don't need it !! " 

He then looked at Arnav, 

"Ummm Bhai if you could loosen you grip on Bhabhi them maybe she can hug me , am sure she wants to crush me tight in one her tightest hugs !! " laughed Akash as he winked at Khushi. 

Arnav  scowled at Akash as Khushi broke out of his grip and gathered Akash into her arms who looked very happy to have his Bhabhi fondle him, and Alaka who never liked being ignored by Khushi ran and squeezed herself into their midst while Arnav watched the trio in exasperation while Samar laughed at their antics. 

Payal had nothing to say, she could only admit to herself that she was a fool to have lost someone like Akash and she was truly happy for the first time in her life that Khushi had finally found a family who truly deserved her and cherished her like the gem in their lives.

 Sayali who knew the isolation that Payal felt went and hugged her who gladly went into her arms, having a mother figure to comfort you in such situations were important and Payal needed that now. 

Arnav meanwhile decided to break up the " Bhabhi - Nanad - Devar " hug session, 

"okay enough you three !!

If all the hugs and kisses are over , can we move from the hospital ??? 

I am sure you can continue all this once we reach home !! " 

Khushi laughed while Alaka looked teasingly at her brother, 

"oh shut up Bhai !! admit it that you are dying to share the hug  .. you are just jealous that Bhabhi doesn't pamper you like how she does with us ! " 

Arnav smirked as he looked at Khushi who tried to hush him from say anything too shameless with her eyes but he wasnt one to sit quiet now, 

"really chutki ! 

You think I am jealous when you know that I can take your Bhabhi wherever I want whenever I want ! 

And as for her pampering me , well how would you know that ? 

You just don't have the remotest idea about the wife Khushi is or how she takes care of me ! 

You see most of that happens when we are alone ! " 

announced Arnav with a proud smirk uncaring of the fact that his parents were there as well , who were both giving him proud approving smiles while Khushi blushed to her roots as Akash and Alaka laughed at her mortified expression. 

Arnav who could see her state opened his arms for her and she buried her face into the crook of his neck as he gathered her close while the others laughed at her adorable shyness while Khushi whispered only for Arnav to hear, 

"mark my words Mr.Raizada  .. you will have to pay for this when we are alone ! " 

Arnav loved her fiery spirit and whispered back into her ears as he nipped her earlobe sending shivers down her spine, 

"Am all yours Mrs.Raizada ... cant wait to see what you have planned for me !! " 

FF Our 9 Months - Epilogue

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The Epilogue of O9M is dedicated specially to one person who became a very important part of my life because of this story. today is her bday, if u ask me whether I timed the ending of this FF with her bday, I didnt do it with a plan, it just happened, the story's culmination and her bday by some divine connection came together. 

this is wht she had specially penned down for O9M , the soul of the story captured in her emotions. 

A JOURNEY OF TWO SOULS 

TWO HEARTS WHO BEATS AS ONE

A LOVE  SO PURE

WHICH TRIUMPHED ALL THAT CAME INTO FORE

BOUNDED IN THE SACRED INSTITUTION  OF MARRIAGE

THEY BECAME TWO BODIES ONE SOUL

TOGETHER THEY ENTER  THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PHASE OF LIFE

TO WELCOME INTO THEIR WORLD AN ANGEL WHO WILL ENLIGHTEN THEIR LIVES

HAPPINESS AND ONENESS SURROUNDS THEIR HOUSE

AS EVERYONE IS THERE FOR EACH OTHER WITHOUT ANYONE ASKING IT ABOUT

AMIDST ALL  LIES A DARK SHADOW

ON ITS WAY TO CAST ITS SPELL

BUT WHY DOES THE EVIL FORGOT

THAT THERES NOTHING WHICH COULD TAME TRUE LOVE AT ANY COST

A LOVE SO DIVINE BLESSED BY GOD

ITS SO POWERFUL IT WILL OVERCOME ALL ODDS

WITH THE FAMILY SUPPORT THE EVIL WILL FACE ITS FALL

SOMETIME AND IT WILL BE THE END OF IT ALL

THEIR MARK OF LOVE WILL ENTER

BRINGING HAPPINESS THAT WILL REIGN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

You all know her as Anku ( togetherforever ) , for me .. she is Dia. its her bday today and this update is my message to her. 

Happy Bday Dia  

banner credit to Pallu 

6 years later.

The Raizada mansion was in a state of chaos, mind you happy chaos as the inhabitants got the home ready to welcome a very special member.

Adi & Advay were busy with NK & Pooja's 4 year old son Rehan as they three of them used their creative little minds to pick the colors of balloons as NK and Akash blew each one of them huge.

Whereas on another part of the house Dia and Avni were busy helping Pooja and Payal to make the rangoli or lets just say make it more messier as they had fun with the colors.

Meanwhile Anjali had just put her and Varun's 2 month old tyke Vinay to a sound sleep and turned around to pick up Payal and Akash's 5 year old little princess Akshita as they went out to get started on hanging the lights by the poolside.

Nanji Mamiji Buaji and Garima were busy discussing the details of the havan with the Panditji while the elderly men helped Varun Aman and Liya handle the arrangements of the party.

But the special guest of the party was yet to arrive, she was in a faraway place unknown to the reality that her life was about to be engulfed with never ending happiness as 2 people came to take her away as their own.

Khushi had a serene smile on her face as she looked at Arnav who was driving away to a little life who would soon be theirs. His hand held hers firmly in his as always, never letting go.

She thought back to that one day around 8 months back when they had the conversation first.

8 months ago,

Khushi had been restless over the past few days, ever since she returned from a charity benefit that had been arranged for the children of Blessed Angels Orphanage. It was an organisation that was majorly funded by AR , something that had been a joint venture Anjali Khushi Payal and Pooja.

She had spend a lot of time amongst the kids, she had watched the children of her own house mingling with the children there, but as she watched them she had felt a sense of incompleteness envelope her, like whatever they were doing wasn't just enough, like there was so much more to do.

Like taking a real initiative for the children who would never know a real family. She watched as Avni went and asked one of the care takers there to let her play with a 3 month old baby girl who had just arrived a few days back when she had been found abandoned on the steps of a nearby temple.

As she watched them, she felt a spark in her , like she knew the answer to her own unease, like she had really found the answer but her heart went back to her husband.

She had decided to discuss it with him first and right now she was waiting for him to return from work, she had requested him to come early today.

And as she sat lost in her thoughts on the recliner by the poolside, Arnav entered and as soon as he saw Khushi on the couch unaware of his arrival, he knew there was something serious going on in her mind, she never failed to not notice his presence otherwise !

He silently shut the door and locked it, and after leaving his work stuff on the bed, he removed his coat and suit and unbuttoned his shirt as he made his way towards her, bending down slightly he placed a silent kiss on the side of her neck,

" someone looks too busy to notice that her husband had returned exactly as she requested ! "

Khushi jerked out from her thoughts as she saw Arnav looking down at her smiling, she got up in a rush,

" Arnav I am so sorry !

I didnt even hear you come in. Wait here .. I will go get your coffee. " said Khushi as she turned to rush out but Arnav caught her hand and pulled her back into his arms,

" Sshh Khushi.

I don't need a coffee now , will have it later.

But I could be happy with a kiss ! " said Arnav as he turned her around to face him , Khushi blushing at her husband's ageless timeless passion for her but one look into his eyes and she couldn't refuse him.

She looped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a hard passionate kiss that took even Arnav by surprise, it was just like their first kiss , despite the years that passed, their love and passion refused to diminish, always more lethal than before, their need for each other seemed to increase in intensity as each second passed, parents to 3 amazing children but when it came to their own love life, Arnav and Khushi were as passionate as any newly wed !

The family often joked that they the star crossed lovers weren't yet out of their honeymoon phase ... that their life was a honeymoon forever and it was true.

As the dire need for oxygen became inevitable , they broke apart but Khushi didnt want to be away from him, she hugged him closer as she nestled herself into the crook of his neck, their heartbeats beating in unison.

Arnav walked her to the their bed and made her sit down, sitting down next to her , he held her hand as he looked at her,

"what is it jaan ?

There is something you want to tell me ... something bothering you .. what is it ?? "

Khushi looked at her husband who always understood her silences as well as he understood her words, he wasn't just her husband, but her soul mate ... her best friend .. her companion in all her dreams. And if anyone could understand her then it was Arnav, she rested her head on his shoulder,

" Arnav ... there is something I have to tell you. I know it wont be easy to accept but you have to hear me out.

Advay Avni and Adi are 6 years old now , and Gods have blessed them with a fairytale life.

Sometimes when I look at our kids , and all the children in our family, I feel they are the luckiest to be amongst a family that loves them all so much. A family that would do anything for their happiness.

But I feel a sense of incompleteness, like there is something we have to do that isnt done yet.

Arnav I feel there is space in our lives for one more child.

I want another baby Arnav ! "

Arnav grew worried as he heard her speak, because it was quite contradictory to what he had heard before, he looked at her ..

" but princess ... remember you were the one who decided that we didnt want more.

We had this conversation long back Khushi , we did talk about another baby but thats when you and everyone started the Orphanage, all of you decided that you would spend your lives for the children there rather than having more kids of your own.

And I respect you all for that, I admire the principle behind it. In today's world where so many children are homeless and unwanted, if we can do something from our side for their welfare, well I am more than happy that we started the organisation.

And Khushi you even took a permanent precaution against pregnancy as a safety measure so that it wouldn't even happen by chance.

What happened love ??

Why this sudden change ? "

Khushi smiled seeing Arnav's worried expression,

" let me complete Arnav.

I know we cant have kids of our own and I have no regrets about what we decided.

But remember few days back, all of us were at the charity benefit , I was watching the children there, true that now they have a better chance at having a better existence, but isnt there something we can do more ?

Think about it Arnav, if every couple , whether they have kids of their own or not, if we decide to adopt an orphaned child and give the little one a new home and a family , wouldn't that be even better ?

They could have parents who love them , siblings who cherish them , they can have a happy childhood.

We have our Adi Avni and Advay with us , Di and Varun Jiju has Dia and Vinay, Jiji and Akash Jijiu have Akshita and NK & Pooja have Rehan.

We all have our own but if anyone feels like having another baby , why cant it be someone adopted, why not give our love to a life that may otherwise never have chance for a real family ?

I saw Avni playing with a little one who came to our organisation a while back, she is 3 months old Arnav, she was found abandoned at the temple.

As I saw her playing with it, I just felt a connection, like Avni was really playing with her sister.

I want to bring her home Arnav ... I want her to be ours. "

Khushi finished speaking as she looked at Arnav with worried eyes, she didnt know how he would accept it, her Arnav had a heart  of gold but this was all too sudden and she was scared he wouldn't be happy about it. But she was shocked to see Arnav looking at her with more than just love !

On Arnav's part , as he heard his wife out , he couldn't fathom if his respect for her could ever increase more because it was always as deep as his love for her.

She never ceased to amaze him , her heart could love the entire world but he was too selfish about it, he wanted her just for himself and their kids and family.

But when he heard her speak about the baby and Avni, his heart picked up pace, he could imagine the scene in his own heart, his princess playing with a beautiful little baby, like Khushi said it was as though the baby was already theirs !

" Khushi I don't know how you do it love ?

How do you stun me so often ?

I think that I couldn't love you more but then as each day passes, you make me fall in love even more than before.

If everyone in the world thought like you then no child would ever go homeless.

Khushi if we can do our part is making a life better, if we can be an example to the society that a child of our own doesn't have to be always our blood but its whats in our hearts that matter. Then am with you sweetheart.

Lets first tell our families and our kids and then lets go get her !! "

Khushi never knew that Gods would answer her plea so quickly but all she knew was that she loved Arnav deeply, this man never stopped making her crazy for him.

She smiled widely as she kissed him deeply, a kiss that soon turned wild , a kiss that unfurled the passion  all over again , engulfing them in all consuming fire as they lost themselves in each other.

Back to the present

Khushi was brought out her thoughts as she felt Arnav kissing her fingers. They had reached their destination, and they couldn't wait to take their treasure back home where their kids and families were eagerly waiting to see their special gift.

Arnav held Khushi's hand as they stepped into the orphanage, the Matron smiled at them, the old lady had a lot of love and respect for the couple and their entire family, because to her there couldn't be a more perfect and sincere souls like the Raizadas.

Truly humane and genuine people who only knew to love everyone who walked into their life,. And Arnav & Khushi .. they were the symbol of true unconditional love.

The love that everyone saw in their eyes towards each other was blessed, the love that mad them forget the world around them, it was divine.

And she was only too happy to know that a very blessed child would soon be having Arnav & Khushi as her parents.

All the legal formalities completed, Arnav and Khushi walked into the room where she slept, they looked at the tiny angel who was sleeping, they had come often in the past few months to meet her, and they had fallen in love with her. Just like Khushi , as he had met the baby , Arnav had felt the missing chunk of their lives falling in place.

A sense of fulfilment and peace washed over him.

Their children were thrilled , specially Avni who was over the moon that she would have her friend from the orphanage as her sister forever.

The caretaking nurse smiled at Arnav and Khushi as she handed over the sleeping bundle to Khushi who carefully took her in her safe arms, Arnav s arms came around them as they cradled her, the caretaker didnt forget to snap this divine moment,

Khushi looked at Arnav expectantly, he chuckled knowing what she wanted, he looked at the baby and whispered,

" ANAMIKA "

And so she was their Anamika.

And they walked away carrying their angel to their world. 

THE END.  

FF Let Me Love You - Part 27

Hola 

I know I have kept u all waiting long enough and I am sorry for the delay. I have my internal exams next week so next week weekend there wont be updates, so will be posting LMLY update plus epilogue for O9M  

Mini I am so happy to see u back  missed u and ur feedback on this FF  

dedicated to all my wonderful readers.  

P.S . Do read the note at the end, saw it while reading Smita's Recalling Arnav and I am adding the new FF rules here beneath the update.  

Happy Reading 

Khushi looked at Arnav, his eyes looked ravaged in pain and she knew she was the reason, thoughtlessly spoken words had affected him too deeply, everytime she looked at Arnav the one thing that she couldn't stop fathoming was that how she had gotten so lucky to be blessed with a man like Arnav, they had fallen in love so deep so fast, drawn to each other like magnets, believing that one day she would love him just as he loved her, these moments of realisation always choked her with emotion and it made her want to forget everything and everyone else and just be with him alone, she hugged him close, plastering herself to him without leaving any space, if she could she would have literally crawled into his skin and in that moment of overwhelming need Arnav held her as tight as she wanted. She knew she owed him an apology for the deep pain she had caused him,

"I am sorry Arnav.

I shouldn't have uttered those words, I lost control seeing Payal in pain but I know what I did was wrong.

I am sorry that I had to put you through such a horrific scenario.

Please forgive me !! "

Arnav looked at her, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead,

"there is nothing to forgive.

As long as I am alive , nothing or no one can hurt you Khushi.

You are mine !! "

" Always " added Khushi as she smiled back.

Arnav lifted her into his arms and carried her to their bed, gently laying her down as though she were a delicate rose and she was ... his delicate rose !

He looked at her, she looked tired, there were dark circles around her eyes, her eyes looked sunken , crease lines appearing on her forehead, he gently stroked her hair,

"sleep Khushi.

You need rest ... don't rush tomorrow to go the hospital okay ?

You will have a proper breakfast and then we will leave together.

Once we are there we can send the others back home to get fresh. "

She nodded her head silently, too tired to speak ... she watched as he stroked her to sleep, watching her , his fingers stroking her forehead, soothing her face , she could feel his touch even as sleep started battling for her attention, she fought to stay awake wanting to drown in his eyes instead.

She wanted him so badly right now ... to feel the love that she craved only from him,

" kiss me Arnav"

He knew he had heard her right ... he could see it in her eyes how much she wanted to feel him close.

He slowly bridged the distance between them as he placed his lips firmly upon hers, Khushi gave in without any protest, her mouth opening to let him enter.

It was the kiss she needed,

Drowned in love  ...

Laced with Passion ...

Touch of his care ...

His unconditional support ..

The kiss screamed Arnav to her ... his essence deeply entrenched in it.

For Arnav her response was one of absolute surrender ... he could feel her heart open wide for him ... trying to drown deep in his soul.

He could feel her heart etching their love onto his soul ... it  was a spasm of energy that he felt in the kiss, as though a bit of her essence had entered his heart never to leave.

The depth of the emotion startled him , his body was shaking as he continued to kiss her.

Khushi had her hands inside his T-Shirt ... feeling his hard masculine planes , her innocent touch send him reeling.

He broke off from her lips and moved down , slowly tracing a blazing path along her neckline , finally reaching her shoulder blades, he gently pulled her top aside a little to reveal the skin there as he kissed her hard, leaving his mark, his hands moved over her waist , stroking her as it settled there possessively.

He pulled her close ... he could see her fighting the sleep and his heart told him the same , to not sleep but he knew she needed it , they had tiring days coming up.

"Sleep Khushi ... I am right here ... we have our lives forever ... sleep now princess. "

Khushi smiled at him , her eyes hazy.

" hold me close Arnav ... don't let me go "

Arnav pulled her flush into his arms, her face nestled over his heart as he hands clutched his waist tight.

" forever princess ... never letting you go " vowed Arnav.

And that was the last thing they both remembered as they drifted off to a peaceful sleep.

They slept late into the morning , it was close to 11 AM when they woke up. Even their family hadn't called to wake them up knowing that they both needed to sleep .

Later on , as Khushi went about preparing breakfast or lets say brunch for Arnav, he was on the phone with Akash discussing their plans ahead.

One of the first things they had in mind was to track down the photographer who had clicked the pictures and circulated it. And then they would find the low lives and then eventually deal with the Guptas.

Meanwhile Khushi had other plans in her mind ... there was something bothering her and she couldn't wait to discuss it with Arnav.

As soon he finished speaking to Akash , he made Khushi sit next to him and forced her to have food along with him, occasionally feeding each other, and thats when Khushi decided to tell Arnav,

" Arnav ... there is something we need to secure before we move against my parents.

Shantiniketan ... remember we spoke about it once.

It meant a lot to my mother Arnav and it means a lot to me as well , that was one of the places that gave me peace amidst all the pain.

And Dad always used the very same place to blackmail me.

Each time I retailiated , he threatened me saying he would ruin the lives of the people if I moved against him.

He knew that if he killed me then everything in my name would automatically go to the organisation and it would be left into the care of the trust and he wouldn't have any hold over my money thereafter.

His very intention to marry me off to Jay was because then Jay's family and my dad , they could use my wealth as they please since as my husband Jay would also have rights on my inheritance.

Now that we are moving against Dad soon ... I want to make Shantiniketan safe. It needs to be protected Arnav, I cant let the people there suffer at the hands of my father. "

Arnav clasped her hand, the very name of Jay send waves of rage coursing through his body !

" don't worry Khushi  ... Shantiniketan will  have the best security in the country. I will arrange it today itself.

Raj Gupta and his accomplices will never be able to cause any harm to its inmates.

I promise you "

But Khushi had more in her mind,

" thats not just it Arnav, I don't want Shantiniketan to have any trace of being linked to the Gupta family.

I know even my mother wouldn't want and neither would Rahul.

I want to give it the name of the Raizadas.

If everyone agrees then I want to merge it with your family name Arnav.

Is that okay with you ?? "

Arnav was only more than happy to take it under the Raizada name !

To have Khushi's mother's initiative under his family name ... it was almost like a blessing from her mother to them and he wanted it, he leaned across the table and kiss her on her lips leaving her stunned,

"ofcourse Khushi !!

Its an honour for me ... like a symbol of your mother's blessing for us.

I will get the papers ready asap and then you can sign over the details but on one condition !! " said Arnav.

"what condition Arnav " asked Khushi looking confused.

 "condition is that you will be the Managing Director of the organisation even after the merger !!

I am not taking no for an answer !! "

Khushi knew it was pointless to argue with him so she nodded,

" anything you want Arnav !! "

Soon they left for the hospital and before going to Payal she went to meet the doctor who had good news for them. Payal was out of danger and they could take her home. They thanked the doctor and Khushi rushed to Payal who was awake and resting.

She went and hugged her , kissing her on her cheeks, Payal who had never had any affectionate moments with Khushi before was stunned to speak, she fingered the place where Khushi had kissed her,

" Payal we have good news !

Doctor says we can take you home now ... come .. lets get your freshened up , I have brought spare clothes for you , lets get you ready and then we can leave !! "

Arnav smiled seeing Khushi's infectious happiness while Payal caught hold of Khushi's hand.

" Khushi ... I have one request.

I want to meet our parents once !!

I need to see them just once more and then I will come with you wherever you take me !!

I promise "

Khushi looked worriedly at Arnav who frowned as he heard Payal's request. Khushi turned around to look at Payal,

"but why Payal ??

Why do you want to meet them ?

You know how they will be !! "

Payal smiled at Khushi ,

" oh yes I know how they can be !!

Specially my mom ... I want to meet them one last time ... to let them know .. that I am not the orphan.

Its they who are being abandoned !! "

FF Our 9 Months - Part 46

Hola  

back with an update for O9M ... LMLY not updated ... was down with a bad flu so couldnt work on both updates. 

but promise u an LMLY update in my next weekend update or maybe sooner if I can manage it. 

Happy Reading 

Anjali and Varun walked in, their hands held and smiles adorning their faces, Anjali tried to let go of his hold but he refused to budge,

"relax Anjali ... we aren't about to serve a death sentence to our familes ... we are about to make them the happiest people in the world .. trust me ... I know .. I have seen it in their smiles ... in their eyes as they look at us with Dia, they have always wanted us to be family. "

But the apprehension didnt leave her, after everything that happened in the Shyam episode, she wasnt sure how Arnav would react.

But as they walked into the living room, it was chaos all around, and there was another couple who seemed to be in the spotlight !

NK & Pooja looked absolutely surrounded as the Raizadas engulfed them, Varun watched in surprised astonishment as Mamiji  hugged Pooja and blessed her and it didnt take a lot of intelligence to put 2 and 2 together as he saw the smiles that passed between Pooja and NK.

He turned to look at Anjali but she had already left his hand and rushed towards the couple, her face already wearing a million watt smile, with full intention to tease the hen-pecked couple in the midst.

If there was anything that Anjali revelled in, it was her role of playing sister to the Raizada scions, her brothers were the first love of her life and her pride.

NK and Pooja gaped as Anjali fed them sweets,

 "Di !!

Where were you ??

And how do you know ??

I mean you weren't around when Khushi Bhabhi and Nanav decided to spill the beans on us ! " said an astonished NK.

Anjali smiled as she cupped their faces affectionately,

" I am your sister NK bhai and I know my family histrionics quite well.

Mamiji blessing Pooja .

Pooja blushing as she looks at you.

Give me some credit ... after all I even knew that Chottey loves Khushi Bhabhi even before they confessed to each other !!

And trust me ... you both made the most beautiful day in my life ... perfect. " replied Anjali as she engulfed them both in her arms.

Just then Varun who felt totally left out decided to bounce in,

"come on ... how can this hug be complete without me ?? !! " asked Varun as he threw his arms around all 3 of them while Arnav & Khushi exchanged the knowing smile.

Varun looked at Pooja who was watching him with a tensed expression and he smiled at her,

"relax Poo ... nothing could have made more happy that you getting married into a family thats already home for me ... you made the best decision ever !! " said Varun as he looked at NK,

"you better take care of my Poo .. or else its not just me you will have to deal with ... Akash and Arnav wouldn't spare you either !! " warned Varun with a smirk as he looked at Arnav & Akash ,

" thats the plan .. right guys ?? "

Arnav nodded his head warningly at NK who gulped while Akash glared at NK,

"you said it right bro !!

NK better take care of Poo or else he is dead meat !! "

Arnav just then gave Khushi the green signal to play her game which they had been saving for the right time.

Khushi walked upto them and poked Anjali on her shoulder who broke off to look enquiringly at her but Khushi gave her the serious look,

"why you giving me THE look Di ??

Shouldnt that be my right now ??

Do you want to tell us why your day is beautiful ?? " asked Khushi as a suddenly tensed Varun looked at Arnav who was glaring at him.

"Ummm guys .. we can explain ... you see .. " Varun tried to explain but Arnav cut in ,

"explain what Varun ??

I thought Khushi was asking Di about her day.

How can you explain on behalf of Di ?? " said Arnav as he threw an arm around Varun and led him to sit down on the sofa." 

Anjali got worried seeing Arnav glare at Varun and tried to intervene,

"Chottey ... Bhabhi ... you see Varun and I had gone to the temple.

We had to ... "

But Khushi broke in,

" we had to ??

What happened Di ??

You want to keep a Havan or something ?

But then why take Varun ??

you could have asked the driver to take you ?? "  replied Khushi as she intentionally led Anjali to the sofa as well and made her sit next to Varun.

The rest of the family was watching the entire exchange like a tennis match, their eyes swinging from one side to the other.

All of them had an idea as to what Arnav & Khushi were upto and they had no intention on interrupting this session !

Varun and Anjali started sweating as Arnav & Khushi fired questions one after the other non-stop.

Khushi decided to play the trump card,

"Varun Bhai ... we forgot to tell you.

But now that Pooja and NK are ready to tie the knot, we were wondering as to why make you wait !

And Arnav was telling me the other day about one of his business assosciate's daughter.

She is apparently beautiful .. intelligent ... smart and perfect for you !

How about meeting the girl ?

We could fix it up with her parents !! "

Arnav had to real hold back his laughter now as he saw the horrified expressions on his sister's face and he wanted to hug Khushi for being the fantastic actress here !!

Varun looked flabbergasted as Khushi threw the marriage proposal on him while Anjali looked ready to burn Khushi live,

" Varun cant marry that girl Bhabhi !! " blurted out Anjali even without realising what she was saying while the rest of the family pretended to be shocked !

Arnav decided to help Khushi as always,

"but why Di ??

Why cant Varun marry ??

He is single ... he is an eligible bachelor ... he is well established.

Its hightime he settled down and now that Pooja is about to settle down, we should find someone for Varun too.

I feel Khushi is right !

I will talk to the girl's parents now itself " replied Arnav who right then whipped out his phone and started to scroll through his phonebook and Anjali lost all control !

"Put that phone down now Chottey or else you are going to regret for messing with your sister !! "

Screamed Anjali as she looked livid.

She got up from where she sat and walked to Arnav,

she snatched the phone out of his hand and switched it off while Khushi almost broke out laughing.

None of them had ever seen Anjali so possessive !

They watched as Anjali glared at Arnav & Khushi,

"no one is going on a bride hunt for Varun !

Do you both get me ??

Pooja is getting married to NK but Varun wont be alone !!

And he doesn't need you both to play matchmakers because he has already found his match.

He is getting married to me !!

Do you get that ?

He is mine and don't you dare bring any girl near him or else you both will wish you were dead !! "

She turned to look at Varun who looked like a goldfish as he opened and closed his mouth soundlessly, she walked upto him and closed his mouth shut,

"thanx for the help in this confession Varun ... your silence really helped !! " said Anjali at her sarcastic best.

Arnav and Khushi sat shock still for a full minute as they digested Anjali in her fiery avatar and then broke out laughing, Arnav pulled Khushi into his arms as they both laughed while the rest of the family looked electrocuted.

Anjali and Varun looked completely puzzled seeing the two of them dying in hysteria.

Akash had found his voice by then,

"seriously .. who thought that it wasnt just Arnav Bhai who could be the cut throat ASR ... Anjali Singh Raizada is no less !! "

The family nodded in agreement and just then Khushi and Arnav finally managed to calm down as they looked at their beloved Di, Arnav walked upto her,

"seriously Di ... you think only you can play cupid ??

That only you can sense love in the air ??

I am your brother Di and Khushi is my wife !

You really thought you could keep such a huge thing hidden from me ?? " asked Arnav while Anjali looked at him shocked,

"Chottey ... you knew ??

But then how come you never asked me ?? "

Khushi linked her arms with Varun and walked towards Anjali,

"he didnt ask you anything ... neither did he push you Di.

And thats because we both knew that this wasnt an easy realisation for you.

We have been watching both of you for the past many days , we decided not to intervene unless you wanted us to.

And Di .. Arnav wanted you to take this decision on your own ... at your ease. " said Khushi as she smiled at them both.

Varun finally managed to find his voice,

"guys ... seriously you both knew it for so long and still gave us the time to decide !!

You know .. you both are definitely the best siblings anyone could hope to have !! "

He turned to look at Anjali,

"are you convinced now ??

I told you that you were wrong about Arnav's reaction " said Varun as he smirked at her and turned to Arnav , he winked at him ..

" Arnav ... you know what .. nothing is really decided between Anjali and me.

So I am open to meeting that girl you had in mind !! " said Varun knowing full well that he wouldn't be spared for it and right on cue, Anjali grabbed a basketball lying nearby used by NK and threw it with apt precision at Varun who felt a lump rise on his head as he landed on the couch while the others took their time to digest the never ending happiness that seemed to be entering their lives one after the other.