Coerced Alliance: Chapter 21

Writer's Comments

Well, I am back with another update! I do intend to finish this FF before anything, so you will be getting lots of updates. Funnily enough I have thought about season 2! How does that sound? But even more darker!

In this chapter, you will see their bond becoming more stronger. Please do not be confused. Building a relationship with a stranger is very difficult and takes time and the most important thing is trying to build their trust. Being in love and building a relationship are two different things. I hope you understand that!

Love,

Mishty

Chapter 21

It was early morning when Arnav felt the sun rays disturbing his sleep. He opened his eyes to see the most beautiful sight, it was Khushi cuddled up next to him, sleeping like a cute baby. She had a beautiful frown on her face for a second as some tresses in her eyes were disturbing her sleep. She then turned on her front and slept. She then moved closer to Arnav and then tugged on his arms and slept near him. Arnav could hear her soft heart beat. He then slept bringing her closer to him and drifted back to sleep, for the storm yet to come. He had already planned everything that was to be done.

It was now the downfall of Sameera Kapoor.

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Later Arnav and Khushi had both woken up. Arnav had already gotten ready and was attending a business call when Khushi was busy getting ready. She just finished her shower when she realised that she had left in the clothes in the room itself and was only left with a white towel in the bathroom. She wrapped herself dry in the white towel that barely came to her knees.

Oh God Khushi...buaji is right! I am total sanka devi! I can’t believe you left your clothes in room...why Khushi why? What if Arnav...? Nahi Nahi devi maiiyan...you love me na....you cannot do this to me! Please....What if last time ki tarah..? Khushi thought angrily, cursing herself for doing the stupidest thing ever.

She opened the door slightly to see that it was an empty room. She did a little happy dance mentally because of the lovely timing. She quickly ran to the bed to grab the clothes. She was just going back to bathroom when the room door flew open. She froze.

It was Arnav...oh what timing. She was now cursing her luck. The odds were never in her favor  The towel was slowly sliding down when she realised, she immediately pulled it up, trying to cover any dignity that had been left. She turned crimson by just him staring at her, probably in shock. She wanted to scream and shout and most probably run to the bathroom and lock the door but her legs failed her immensely.

It was the same situation for Arnav as well. He was coming to the room to get some important paperwork, but he just froze when he saw his barely clad wife wrapped in that hideous towel. That hideous that he was actually praying for it to slide down. He just stared at her in amazement. He kept getting flash-backs of her nude body, in Italy in their hotel room. He could smell her shampoo. She smelt of a combination of jasmine and musk with a hint of Khushi.

He soon recovered, he was ashamed to even think like that. He needed to control himself. He could see that she was really nervous. He was hoping that she would run into the bathroom. But when had god ever listened to him? He shouldn't be thinking like that then why was he even more attracted to her. Her doe like eyes, looking terrified and her cute blush that adorned her body. It was then that it hit him, she was in shock mostly because he was staring at her like that.

This is awkward! Just like last time. Here you are meant to make her more comfortable yet your making her more uncomfortable! Nice going ASR! he thought.

He walked to her slowly, like hunting a prey, taking deliberate steps, with a straight face. Khushi’s heartbeat rose ecstatically when she felt him closer and closer. It was bad enough that he saw her like this twice but now he was actually moving closer to her. Oh how much she wanted this day to end. Arnav was moving closer and closer to her. Her heart was hyperventilating. Arnav came closer to her.

It was then in a swift movement, Arnav picked her up in his arms and then headed towards the bathroom. She let out a gasp, finally coming out of her day dream and desperately trying to cling to her towel.

Arnav...yeh aap....I mean what are you doing? She said.

Khushi...woh kya hain na...you were not moving so I thought tumare pair main kuch hogaya hoga isiliye....I am now carrying you...he said playfully, trying to make it a lighter atmosphere with all the sexual tension in the room.

He slowly put her down, her body gliding against his. He took a deep breath to stop a growl coming out of his mouth.

By the way it's not like I haven't see you before! But I think last time was better! He said with a smirk. He then walked out the bathroom leaving her there.

OMG....Arnav saw me like this! AGAIN! Khushi thought.

But Khushi...look he is so nice. He didn't even do anything but that was probably because he doesn't like me. Otherwise if had been any other husband they would have already....oh god khushi what are you thinking? she thought.

She quickly got ready and then hurried out, avoiding him as much as possible. She looked after Nani the whole day. She was getting better and her health was improving. Her and Payal would take it in turns to make sure that she was okay.

The house was pretty much quiet with Arnav and Akash at work. It used to be the 3 women in the house that used to chirp away like nothing in one room, and Anjali had been going out too much lately. She actually never was seen at home. Everyone would ask her where she would rush off to but she just shrugged it off saying that she was busy in a project and was at a friend’s house.

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It was late evening and the dinner preparations were going on. Khushi had effectively avoided Arnav all day and was still about to do the same. She was sitting in the living room with Payal and Nani when Arnav came down the stairs. Their eyes met and a blush instantly formed on Khushi’s cheek. She stood up and went to the kitchen before he could say anything.

Arnav bete...kaam hogaya? Asked Nani.

Ji Nani....replied Arnav. I will be going to office from tomorrow...I have a lot of work pending and Khushi will be starting her semester again.

Oh yes...how could I forget? It was nice though...the family time said Nani.

Oh yes...said Mami. My bahu is off to college wa. She will get educated and then start business just like chote. 

Anjali smiled at her mami and so did everyone else.

Hmm....said Arnav and then left towards the kitchen. Khushi was just coming out of the kitchen when she bumped into hard chest. She was expecting the floor to hit her but it never came, instead she was dangling in the arms of the exact person who she had tried to avoid since the morning incident. Arnav bent down and whispered close to her ear.

Don’t blush too much warna....said Arnav and left it like a cliff hanger. He then steadied her and walked back into the living room to greet others.

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After that morning’s incident, Arnav decided to make Khushi more comfortable around him. He also knew that Khushi felt the same way, with her heartbeat increasing in his close proximity but what she didn't know was that she had pretty much the same effect on him. He would make their marriage work. He would trust again, but carefully.

Khushi is not like the other girls that I know...she is different and more importantly she understands me. She is the only person who can raise her voice against me and probably the only person who supports me in any decision. 

She is simple, naive, intelligent, cute and at sometimes a complete child. She is my wife!...thought Arnav with a smirk.

From that time on, his mind was at peace.

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Dinner was a quiet affair with minimal talk mostly about business, while Mami was instructing Anjali and Khushi what type of make-up wa they should apply. It had been a long day and maybe a new day seemed more welcoming now.