Learning Curve

Chapter 10

Chapter 10 – Stealing moments back under the stars!!

Sheetal carefully chose black off shoulder short dress and she was excited about how she looked. She went directly to the party after meeting.

Arnav kept the box of sari on the bed along with the card as last touch for his special preparation for tonight. He looked at the pool side. It looked super romantic with floating candles in the pool, small canopy bed and dinner table set for two. Dinner was supposed to be delivered at 9.00

It was around 6.30 so he decided to go down and have a cup of coffee. He knew Khushi was upset and she would not come back even though she was not busy and no dinner was to be prepared.

“Khushi, can you make me a cup of coffee?” Arnav requested and Khushi went to kitchen without looking at him.

“Are you forgetting something?” Arnav asked Khushi hugging her from behind.

“What?”

“The two things?”

The coffee spilled a little on the counter. Arnav took the cup down from Khushi’s hand and put it down. He cornered her to the kitchen wall. She tried to move sideways and her ear ring stuck in her dupatta and fell down.

“Do you remember anything or do I have to show you?” Arnav said coolly while sipping his coffee. Khushi was all red by now and did not even realize her dupatta slipped down.

Arnav picked her up in his arms and started walking towards their room.

“Arnav, What are you doing? What will naniji say?” Khushi was getting worked up.

“No one is at home baby so chill” with that he put her down in their room.

“What did you just say?” Arnav suddenly realized Khushi called him by name and without ji. Khushi realized and before she could say anything, Arnav hugged her tight and said

“Wow baby, you are fast, I love that. Now change and come ASAP. We need to go to the party” He pointed her to the box.

Khushi picked the box and saw the designer red sari with all accessories. While Khushi got ready, Arnav called security to receive dinner and arrange it outside.

Khushi came out and Arnav’s heart stopped for a second looking at Khushi. She looked ethereal in red and her hair flying always made Arnav go weak in his knees.

“Where are we going and how do I look?” asked Khushi while walking towards Arnav.

“You look amazingly beautiful as usual and you will know where we are going” Arnav kissed her forehead. Arnav himself was looking his usual dapper in black Armani suit.

They both walked into the party. Right away Khushi stole all attention by her elegant looks and beautiful designer saree with almost backless designer blouse. Everyone thought she looked stunning, after all can any other dress beat AR design that too something exclusively designed by Arnav himself?

It was a small party and not any of his usual after parties associated with his fashion shows. He asked Khushi to be comfortable and just be with him or Aman.

He really wanted to skip the party if he could today. But since the foreign delegates were personally present, he needed to attend it. He still had his own agenda.

Arnav was about to address the project launch, thank everyone and Sheetal was expecting accolades from Arnav personally, considering she had handled project so well. She took her chance to move inner circle and stand next to Arnav.

"For me personally, I have achieved so many projects in the past and achieved prestigious “Young Business Tycoon” thrice but it never gave me inner peace. Everyone knows me how I acted arrogant, many times disrespectful and careless in the past. But one person changed this. She made me realistic, down to earth, humble and a better person. So today's project success, I would like to dedicate to her - my beautiful wife Khushi" with that sentence, he pulled Khushi towards him and side hugged her.

"And then it's always the AR team, every one of them has worked so hard to make this project a great success so kudos to them too. Now request you all to enjoy the party, you deserve to celebrate your success!!" Arnav congratulated his entire team.

Sheetal was fuming, he didn't even mention her name, forget appreciating her individually. Khushi was cutting the cake and everyone gathered around to celebrate.

Even before Sheetal realizes, Arnav had made sure Khushi totally stole her thunder. He smirked and was happy to see Khushi mingling with staff and enjoying the party. Sheetal straight walked towards the bar to grab a drink. She was so done with this party already, in just 10 minutes. Aman made sure to track Sheetal’s moves and let her drink.

It was just 8.30 pm and party was getting in action and food was about to be served, when Arnav sneaked out quietly with Khushi.

"Where are you taking me now?" Khushi was surprised.

"Shhhhh, you will know, it's a surprise" Arnav drove back to RM.

Arnav held Khushi's hand and walked to pool side with her. Khushi was happily surprised to how amazing pool side looked with floating candle lights, her favorite food at a cozy dinner table and sheer canopy bed under the stars!! All in all, it was a beautiful stars studded romantic setting!!

She remembered now, Arnav had shown thumbs up to security while coming in. So that’s what was going on in the background.

“Why will we go out when we have the whole house for ourselves?” Arnav winked at Khushi. They had romantic dinner feeding each other and Arnav made Khushi sit in his lap in the canopy.

Arnav no longer wanted to apologize to Khushi and make the same mistakes again. This time he decided he will show her by actions, taking it slow and regain her trust with his love and care!!

“Kiss me, Khushi” Arnav whispered nibbling her ears. Khushi was shy and still hesitant. Arnav was disappointed yet understanding.

“It’s ok, Khushi” he stared at the stars.

Khushi could not help but see honesty in his efforts today. Right from the morning, first he scolded Aarav and Sheetal at the breakfast table for their behavior, then she had thoroughly enjoyed all the gifts, the party, romantic dinner now and time with him after a long time.

She just closed her eyes, turned his face towards her and pecked him. She didn’t stop there. She remembered how Arnav kissed her always and tried to mimic him. Arnav felt overwhelmed and let her do it and slowly lied down with her on top. She bit him and Arnav just could not hold back after that. Both dozed off early morning tired and exhausted.

They had missed each other so much!!

By Swatideep
HTA, MeD