Accepting Reality ✔️

Part 15 - Games

A week later, Khushi's phone buzzed with a message from Arnav. It was simple and to the point: "I am ready." The next day, after work hours, Khushi made her way to Arnav's cabin. As she entered, she found Arnav seated with Mr. Roy and Aman. They were clearly prepared for the negotiations. Arnav spoke without wasting any time.

Arnav: "Khushi, I'm ready to get married to you. Let's work on the agreement now. I'm okay with all three of your conditions."

Khushi nodded, waiting for him to continue.

Arnav (firmly): "Here are my conditions. First, I want you not to interfere in my personal life. However, you need to be completely involved with my family and keep them happy. Second, our current sleeping arrangements will continue. You wanted to be my wife, so you should continue providing for me in bed. I don't want any emotional connection, just your body. Lastly, you will destroy all the evidences you have against me and never do anything to harm ARD's reputation in the future."

Khushi: "I need to tell you something, Arnav. I'm not pregnant. It was a false positive. If that changes anything in the contract, I can wait."

Arnav shook his head.

Arnav: "It doesn't change anything. Those are my conditions."

Roy: "In case of a divorce all assets will be split equally, including your assets Miss Gupta. Are you fine with it?"

Khushi: "What if I don't file for divorce and he does, how is it fair for me to give away my assets?"

Arnav: "Yeah and you taking away half my properties is fair? We have left fair far behind Khushi"

Khushi: "You raped me Arnav!"

Arnav: "Stop saying that Khushi, that is not how it was!"

Khushi: "Okay then you drugged me and took advantage of me"

Arnav: "You know what, go ahead file a harassment case or a rape case for all I care. You won't be able to prove shit you also know that. You won't get my assets and riches in this case anyway. I am agreeing to marry you, can you not comprehend how big this is?"

Khushi: "You are right I might not get everything from you in a rape case but I will in a mental harassment case."

Roy: "Khushi, you mentioned that you are open to being counselled. If you take my opinion into consideration this is the best deal you can get. Take it and let peace prevail in both your lives. Do you really want to be running around courts? Compromise a little and do your respective jobs both of you, calmly."

Khushi: "Fine! I am ready to sign"

Khushi agreed, and they proceeded to sign their prenuptial agreement. Once the documents were signed, Arnav looked at Roy and Aman. "You can leave us alone now." Roy and Aman exchanged glances before gathering their things and exiting the cabin, leaving Arnav and Khushi alone. The atmosphere was tense as the door closed behind them. Arnav leaned back in his chair, studying Khushi. Khushi met his gaze, her expressions were unreadable. For a moment, they just looked at each other, the weight of their new reality settling over them. This was the path they had chosen, and now there was no turning back.

Khushi was seated, staring into Arnav's cold eyes, when he suddenly walked up to her and pulled her towards him. His lips met hers in a hungry, almost feral kiss, and he quickly pushed her onto the couch. His hands roamed aggressively over her body, and he continued kissing on her neck and shoulders before ripping off her top. He sucked on her breasts, causing her to yelp in pain. "You nasty little bitch," he hissed. Khushi looked terrified as he moved away. Seeing her fear, Arnav's expression softened slightly. "Don't worry, baby" he said, his voice still cold. "You can handle me. You know that. After all, you've survived this long." He gave her a moment to adjust herself, then helped her up, pulling her into his arms. "We need to go to dinner," he said, his tone was more controlled now.