Incandescent Love # 3

 

Sun was sneaking in its first rays through the cracks between the curtains on the poolside. Khushi found herself in the most peaceful slumber she had ever had. She lazily opened her eyes to see the face that was the reason of her living. His eyes were closed, his face relaxed and his lips slightly parted. He looked so cute and innocent. She loved this man.

Khushi brushed off the hairs from his forehead "Sote,hue aap bilkul bhi Laad Governor nahi lagtey " pressed a feather light kiss on forehead

After so many days she felt relax. There was an air of ease and a sense of comfort engulfing her and she was finally able to breathe, feeling complete after what seems like ages. Untangling herself carefully from his arms without disturbing his sleep she got out of the bed. She tiptoed across the room careful not to make any noise to disturb his sleep, she pulled over the curtains and taking all her necessities she entered bathroom to get ready for the day.

When she came out after bathing and dressing Arnav was still sleeping. She went to the mirror, untied the towel and began to dry her hair. She ran the brush through her hair and left her hair open. She straightened her mangalsutra and applied sindoor in her maang happily thinking she belongs to Arnav now and forever. She put a bindi and wore light pink lip-gloss. Glancing over his sleeping form one more time she shut the door quietly and moved downstairs.

Couple of hours later Arnav opened his eyes feeling relaxed and charged up. He saw the empty side on bed beside him. He wondered where is she? In a cue he heard her tinkling anklet and clinking bangles. He saw her entering the room with coffee tray in hand.

Khushi " Arey you are awake! Good I was coming with your black coffee to wake you up " keeping the coffee tray on coffee table " Good morning Arnavji and please now freshen up before coffee gets cold "

Arnav " Good morning to you too. I will come in a min "

He got out of the bed and went to bathroom. Khushi started tiding their room while Arnav came out and sat in his recliner taking his coffee.

Arnav keeping the empty coffee cup " I'll just take my shower and get ready after which we can go down for breakfast together "

Khushi " Okay "

Anjali was sitting on bed caressing Shyam's photo while tears rolling down her eyes. She heard her mobile ringing. She took her mobile to decline the call but accepted seeing the caller id.

Anjali " Hello Shyamji " with brimming emotions

Shyam " How are you, Rani Sahiba? How is our Rajkumari? "

Anjali " We're good Shyamji. Rajkumari is just missing her Papa " smiled through tears " How are you? "

Shyam " How can I be without you, Rani Sahiba? " with pained voice " Trust me, Rani Sahiba, I did not kidnap Saale Sahab. I don't know why Khushiji thinks I kidnapped Saale Sahab? " with croaked voice " Trust me Rani Sahiba I didn't kidnap Saale Sahab. I can never do that knowing your life reside in Saale Sahab "

Anjali " I trust you, Shyamji! I know you can never do such heinous act " making Shyam breathe in relief

Shyam " I'm happy you trust me Rani Sahiba " happily " But "But others don't trust me " added sadly

Anjali " Don't worry, Shyamji. I will talk to Chote. He is just under Khushiji's spell. I will make Chote understand he misunderstanding you. Once he sees how much me and our Rajkumari need you, he will understand and bring you back. I know my Chote, Shyamji " trying to get rid of Shyam's worries.

Shyam " Hmm! " smiled evilly knowing Arnav just literally a puppet in Anjali's hand " Rani Sahiba now I'm away from you. You have to take care yourself and our Rajkumari. Pleae you eat your food at regular intervals and medicine for our Rajkumari " sweetly

Anjali " Shyamji you also take care yourself " sniffing " Please eat something. I know you unable to eat anything after what happened here "

Shyam " Rani Sahiba! I'm not hungry "

Anjali " Aapko humari aur Rajkumari kasam hain, Shyamji. Please! "

Shyam " Okay, Rani Sahiba, I'll try you and our Rajkumari " sighed " For now Rani Sahiba have your breakfast and your iron tablet "

Anjali " Ji "

Shyam " Take care, Rani Sahiba! " with sinister smirk

Anjali " You too "

Call got disconnected. Tears rolled down her cheeks looking at her mobile. She looked up from her mobile towards the door hearing the door opened. She saw Nani.

Nani sat opposite Anjali taking Anjali's palms in hers " Anjali Bitiya, I understand you must be hurt with Shyam's treachery. We all 're hurt with his betrayal. I know you need time to accept all of this but that doesn't mean you can ignore your health. Bitiya, now you're not alone. You now have a little life growing inside you. You have to think about your Rajkumari before yourself " calmly

Anjali " Do you really think Shyamji betrayed us? Do you really think Shyamji can do such heinous act like kidnapping Chote , Nani? " in low voice " Is it so easy to lose the trust over your Damadji, Nani? " with tears filled eyes

Nani " Anjali Bitiya! Chote wouldn't have thrown Shyam out of this house if he had a doubt over him. He did it because he was sure about Shyam's treachery. We all know Chote always taken correct decisions for our family and no, we don't need proofs to know how right he is " sternly " I'll send your breakfast in your room, Bitiya " walked out

A sob left Anjali's mouth thinking how Nani also like Arnav misunderstood her Shyamji under Khushi's influence.