Accepting Reality ✔️

Part 26 - Happiness

Khushi returned home that night with a spring in her step, her heart was light and her mood jubilant after the events of the day. She was filled with a mischievous energy and decided to have some fun with Arnav. She knew how much last night had affected him, how his frustration and desires had been evident. She finds some bondage videos online and sends them to him suggesting they try it. Arnav texted her soon enough, but Khushi decided to extend her fun and didn't reply immediately. She left her phone on the bed and went for a stroll in the garden, enjoying the cool night air and the scent of flowers. When she returned to her room, she found 10 missed calls from Arnav, the screen of her phone lighting up with his name repeatedly. A small, satisfied smile played on her lips as she ignored the incoming call once more. Instead of answering, she decided to text him back.

Khushi: "That's your punishment for not being here with me, Arnav Sir. No phone calls tonight, only texts."

She hit send, imagining his reaction on the other end. She knew Arnav hated being ignored, and this little game was just her way of getting back at him. The wait was making her anticipation grow, and she was sure it was doing the same for him. Khushi decided to sleep in late on Thursday morning and only woke up around noon. After enjoying a leisurely lunch, she thought about revisiting her old stomping grounds. However, her plans took a surprising turn when Arnav unexpectedly walked in. He had that familiar, intense look in his eyes as he closed the distance between them.

Khushi: "Arnav, you are here? It's not Friday yet!"

Arnav: "You left me very bothered last night, so I wanted to surprise you." he said, his voice carrying a mix of frustration and desire.

Khushi: "Well, you certainly succeeded"

Hours later, they lay entwined in each other's arms, their bodies were still warm from the passion they'd just shared. They had enacted scenes from the video Khushi had teasingly sent him the night before. Khushi slowly began to rise, intending to check on the dinner preparations, but Arnav gently pulled her back into his embrace. "Don't go, baby," he whispered, his voice was soft yet commanding. Khushi nestled back into his arms as her head rested on his chest. As he caressed her back, his thoughts wandered to their relationship and how much it had evolved. Arnav felt a deep satisfaction, not just from their physical connection, which had returned to its natural rhythm, but from the sense of normalcy that was slowly creeping back into their lives. He needed her, not just her body but her presence, in a way he couldn't fully explain. His thoughts drifted further, had his views on marriage changed? Not entirely. But for Khushi, he was willing to reconsider. She was the closest thing he had to truly loving someone, and maybe marriage wouldn't be as bad as he once thought. Khushi was no longer the naive girl he once knew, she had grown, and he could now laugh at the fact that she had learned to play him at his own game. He liked the fact that she was a competitor.

He remembered overhearing her conversation with her father in the garden that day. His heart swelled with pride and warmth when he heard her describe him as the best husband ever. He knew he didn't deserve such praise, he had never been a proper husband to her. He was tired of the games, the constant push and pull. He wanted a fresh start with her, at least something resembling the relationship they had before marriage. She had become devilish enough to involve her in his life. Arnav was also relieved to know that Khushi hadn't spoken a single bad word about him to her father. It reassured him that she, too, had feelings for him, this wasn't just some devilish plot to scam him for his money. Determined, he decided that this time he would pursue her properly, with no games, and finally express his love for her. After all, they were great together, and maybe they could make this work for real and for that he had to start right away,

Arnav (suddenly): "Khushi, I am sorry I drugged you!"

Khushi (stunned): "What?"

Arnav: "Sorry, that I drugged you that night, to get you into my bed!"