Coerced Alliance: Chapter 2

Chapter 2

She came back from her thoughts when she heard the wind whistle loudly. She turned around and saw her husband a few inches away from her. She saw him, stare at her peculiarly. 

I just came to tell you to go to sleep! said Arnav in a stern tone.

I will go to sleep when I want to go to sleep. You don't have any rights on me, just because we are married does not mean I will listen to you every time. This is my life, stated Khushi.

Look Khushi...we have already had this argument, and to be honest I don't really care about you. Also if you don't listen to me, I can just as well force you said Arnav while smirking at her.

You wouldn't dare? said Khushi with an open mouth. She tried to back away from him but her husband was faster.

It's not good to challenge your husband on the first night itself said Arnav. He pulled her with force so her chest slammed against his chest. He slid his hand in her nighty, his hands were roaming around her navel. He pinched her waist with force, making her scream out loud. 

Tell me Khushi...will you come and sleep on the recliner? asked Arnav in a low voice. 

NOOO shouted Khushi. This angered Arnav. 

How dare she defy me? he thought angrily.

His hands rose further up, touching her just below her breasts. He could feel her cotton bra with his hands. Her smooth supple skin was creating warmth beneath his skin.

I will give you one more chance Khushi...! Just remember where my hands are placed and what I could do to you. Will you come and sleep inside? asked Arnav. 

Khushi could feel his hands on her stomach. She felt violated. His touch was soothing but he was a stranger. She couldn't bare this any more. She couldn't bare this humiliation from her so called husband. She was just 21 years old for crying out loud. No man had ever touched her the way he touched her, yet it felt right. She jerked back from her thoughts when she felt his hands rising. She suddenly panicked and yelled "Yes". 

Good...! he said. Suddenly all the warmth left her and he took a step back, waiting for her to enter the bedroom. She slowly entered and slept on the recliner. She closed her eyes, but sleep was a long way from her.

Arnav lay on the bed with his eyes closed. He knew that she would come into the room, nobody messes with Arnav Singh Raizada. He remembered how soft her skin was when he touched her. How small her waist was. The way she was breathing and how her chest was moving up and down. Her flushed reactions. Her supple lips. Her breasts that were almost to good to touch. She was a very responsive woman. 

Oh God...what am I thinking? I should just stay away from her, though Arnav and gave into his tiredness. 

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It was 5 am when she woke up. She checked the surroundings and everything came back to her like a lightening bolt. She saw the man that she was forced in the alliance with. He laid sprawled on the bed. He looked so innocent and when he woke up he was a complete Rakshas or a Control freak. She stood up and stretched. She felt a little pain in her ribs and her hands. They were fingerprint marks on her elbows. She slowly walked outside as she felt slightly claustrophobic inside the bedroom. She lost a track of time as she sat on the swing, falling back asleep.

2 hours later, Arnav woke up due to the sunshine disturbing his sleep as the curtains blocking the terrace window were open. He got up frustrated to close the curtains, but by looking at the decorated bedroom, everything came flooding back to him and he looked around for Khushi. 

KHUSHI...he shouted but received no response. He walked onto the terrace frustrated.

His breath stopped as he saw the sight of an angel sleeping on the swing, unaware of anything. He saw tresses teasing her cheeks and by the expression on her face, he knew that she wasn't comfortable. He walked towards her in a trance and his fingers were about to touch her face when she twitched. He backed off immediately, feeling angry at himself for giving 1 girl importance.

What are you doing Arnav? Giving Importance to the girl that managed to turn everything upside down with in 2 days! He thought angrily.

KHUSHI...he shouted.

Ji...aap? She said petrified by the angry glare that he was giving her. She wanted to run inside to avoid speaking to her.

Why are you sleeping outside? Oh now I understand...you want to get ill so that I have to stay at home and look after you!

But remember 1 thing Khushi...I am Arnav Singh Raizada who doesn't give a dam about the world...if you want to get ill then you can and if you want then I can permanently shift a sofa to the terrace! He said angrily and walked off to his workout.

Khushi just stood stunned not knowing what to say...to be honest, he didn't give her time to speak.

What did I do and why is he reacting like this? Oh leave it Khushi! Who knows what is going in the mind of Zalim Singh Raizada she thought.

She then quickly got ready in a gorgeous red saree and she put the mangalsutra on and filled her Arnavg with Sindhoor. She took out clothes and put them and put them on the bed for Arnav and headed downstairs to greet Nanima, Anjali, Payal and Akash.

Good Morning Bete said Nanima happily. Khushi bent down and touched her feet.

Good Morning Nani said Khushi in a happy tone, to make it feel like that nothing bad happened between them. 

She really liked Nanima and admired her as a woman. One of the reasons that Khushi initially liked Nanima because she was like a mother to her and had an understanding with everyone. Soon everyone greeted each other.

Khushi bete...You have to make a sweet dish today Ek rasam hain...which every suhagan follows on her first day of marriage. We cannot have muh dikhai but we can certainly do this one  said Nanima.

Ji Nani..what shall I make? asked Khushi

Kheer nahi Halwa nahi Gulab Jambun Payal listed while trying to decide which she should have.

Then Anjali came forward and whispered in ear.

Chote likes thandi kheer, aur woh bhi sugar free. He has diabetes you see.

Thanks Khushi whispered back.

Anjali, Payal and Khushi entered the kitchen when Anjali asked.

How was last night Khushi? teased Payal. Khushi just became embarrassed and carried on with her work.

Was he good in bed? Khushi eyes became wide open and she turned red by her devrani's blunt question.

Payal...leave bhabhi alone...said Anjali.

Oh come on na bhabhi...bata bhi do! Whined Payal.

All the teasing was just endless for Khushi and she couldn't wait to just get out of the kitchen. She took the kheer prepared by her to the dining table. Just then Arnav entered in his arrogant avatar, completely ignoring her while he took a seat at the end of the table.

She noticed that he was wearing different clothes to what she got out in the morning but she didn't want to argue at that moment of time.

Chote yeh kheer taste kariye na! Said Nanima enthusiastically. (Arnav taste this kheer)

Arnav couldn't refuse his Nanima so he took a bowl. He started eating it. It did taste really delicious compared to what he had eaten before, it tasted mind-blowing.

Bhai...aaj kheer bhabhi ne banayi hain! Must say she has magic in her hands! Said Akash. (Today Khushi has made the kheer)

Hmm...it's alright aur yeh sab karne ki koi zaroorat nahi thi...humare ghar main servants hain! he replied arrogantly but knew he liked it but was just being awkward.

Servants ko maine chutti di hain...jab mere ghar main itni achi bahu hain...toh main uske haathon se khana chahti hun! said Nanima proudly!

Hmm...kyun nahi...mana padega bhabhi...aapke haath main jaadu hainchirped Payal.

Khushi bitya...Arnav's Maama and Mami could not make it to your wedding because of some emergency. They should be coming back in about 2 weeks time. Hope you meet them then, said Nani.

Nani...main ab office ja raha hun...aur Akash I will see you there! Arnav got up from his seat and was going to start walking when he heard Nanima's voice.

What is this Arnav? Its the first day of your marriage and your going to office. I don't approve this at all said Nani angrily.

Nanima...theres an important meeting in the office today and I need to attend it, even if this is my first day of my marriage, and I am sure Khushi won't mind?He looked at her angrily.

Ji Khushi replied meekly without looking to his eyes.

Arnav just left before anyone could ask him questions and Khushi accompanied him outside quietly without creating a scene on the first day. Soon as they reached outside, he turned around and faced her.

You told Nani right to make me stay at home? How dare you interfere in my life? He asked in a low tone shooting an angry glare in her direction.

Nahi maine kuch nahi...Khushi began to say but was broken off by him.

Listen Khushi...for the whole world you are my wife but for me you are no-one. So stop trying to pester me with this marriage nonsense.

You don't need to do anything for me or make anything for me. You should be glad that you are living in such a mansion that you wouldn't even have to dream of. Don't expect anything else from me.

Oh and yes...try and stay away from me because you would be doing me a great favour.

He said this all in one go, not letting her speak. He soon left to office while she was standing lost in her own thoughts. She knew that he didn't care about marriage and neither did she so why was she doing all this and for whom was she doing all this? She may come from a small town but that didn't mean that she was clueless.

She had now just made up her mind to never ask him of anything. Why would he care anyway? She walked back into the mansion while trying to think what was the next step?

She approached Nani in her room and asked her.

Nani...Before i got married, I was doing my MBA in IIT delhi. If you don't mind can I please join my college? Said Khushi confidently.

Ofcourse beta...you can! But make sure that no-one finds out that your married otherwise they will pester you, especially the media, they love creating the stories. So when you go to college you don't have to wear a mangalsutra and sindoor.

Thanks...Nani...you are the best! Said Khushi and gave her a warm hug.