Silver-Topaz

When they were about to step into the house, the ding of the elevator drew their attention towards it. Nimmy came out of the elevator carrying a sleeping Muskaan. He stepped away from Khushi a little and smiled at Nimmy. Nimmy whispered something in Khushi's ear which made her blush. She took Muskaan from her and went inside with a smile. Arnav followed his wife after locking the door. Khushi put Muskaan to bed and kissed her forehead. He leaned onto the door frame folding arms across his chest watching his wife and daughter. "Khushi..."  He called her in low voice which was heavy with desire. She turned and saw him unfolding his arms and opening it wide. Without thinking twice she got up from the bed and ran into his wide arms and hugged him tight. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply, enjoying the smell of his delicious masculine cologne. He lowered his face to the crook of her neck and breathed in her perfume hungrily. She hugged him more tightly as his arms wandere...

   fter getting ready Khushi opened the door and walked towards the hall. She smiled at an awestruck Arnav who was looking at her without blinking his eyes. The smile on her face turned her from stunning to breathtaking. She was wearing a red saree with thread dori work, that was very simple, yet flattered every aspect of her figure. He arms and neck were left bare and she wore a big silver jhumkas which were the only jewelry on her body. Her hair was hanging loose to her shoulders and he wished if she was also wearing the mangalsutra and sindoor in his name. Maybe it was too much to ask for at the moment. He decided to let go of the heaviness he felt and smiled widely at her. "You look gorgeous Khushi.." "Thank you.."  She smiled shyly at the compliment. They reached the restaurant after 20 minutes. They came in taxi as it is dangerous to drive back home after consuming alcohol. The restaurant manager guided them to the seat reserved for them. They ordered wine alo...

     Khushi made a cup coffee for herself in the office pantry.  Today she left from home by 7 am to finish some important paper work. Muskaan and Arnav were sleeping at that time. She made breakfast for them and left a note for him on the side table. Now It is 11 am, she need to leave for home in another half an hour. Arnav called her by 9.30 and told he made Muskaan eat and she can take her time to finish the work.  Her friends Nimmy and Saritha came there seeing her alone in the pantry through the glass door.       Nimmy, Saritha and Tanya are staying in the same building as her's. Tanya is the receptionist, Saritha is a sales coordinator and Nimmy is the secretary of the director. Only these three were aware of the equation she share with Arnav. Other colleagues are in the impression that her husband stays in London and visits her once in a while. She was not ashamed to tell others that she is a single mother at that time, but Nimmy- cous...

          Anjali noticed V ijay  was  gloomy  and absent-minded in the last three days. It was not evident to others but being closest to him she knew whenever there is a slight change in his behavior. This particular mood of him, she was not familiar with.       She was familiar with most of his frame of mind- cheerful, humorous , romantic, angry, tense but gloomy was something she rarely saw in him. He was gloomy when Khushi and Muskaan left after vacation, but after sometime he was fine. This time something was seriously bothering him.       She tried to ask him few times but he brushed it off saying she was imagining things.  He doesn't have much work in the afternoon, usually in that case he takes her out for lunch if she is free or if she was busy he will wait for her until evening and drop her home.       She has to know what was bothering him and she strongly feels that ...

     Khushi closed her laptop after replying to her emails. She placed her elbows on the table and closed eyes with her palm. It has been a week since Arnav started living with them. They were still living in separate rooms. But it was like finally she found the missing piece of her heart.       He helped her cleaning the dishes and kitchen after meals. They did the grocery shopping together with Muskaan.  Since last two days he was taking care of Muskaan when she leaves for office. She has planned to go to office for 3 hours until Sabita returns.       She still can't believe Arnav Singh Raizada is doing all these things. He brings Muskaan along with him and spends time in the kitchen when she cooks meal for them. She never thought the arrogant CEO of AR can be a normal husband and a caring father. She had noticed he checks his emails only at night time when she and Muskaan retire to bed or one or two hours a day when Muskaan ...

     The flight landed at 9.30 pm UAE time. They did not talk much throughout the flight. When he asked about calling a taxi from the airport she told him one of her office drivers will be outside with her car.      After reaching her building, Arnav with the help of the driver brought the luggage inside the flat. She thanked the driver and gave him taxi fare to his camp and took her car key from him before Arnav took out his wallet.        Muskaan was asleep in the car and she put her to the bed. Arnav walked around the flat and he got quite impressed by the way Khushi made a home for her and Muskaan here. It was a two bedroom apartment with a maid's room, hall, Kitchen, balcony and 2 bathrooms.  "I have ordered food, will be reaching in 20 minutes. you can freshen up in the meanwhile.. Come I will show your room." He was little disappointed hearing he was staying in another room, but he expected this. He followed Khushi to th...

 Khushi did her packing absentmindedly. After yesterday's argument, Arnav did not try to meet or call her. Her flight was few hours away. When she came to India, she never thought returning back will be this much difficult for her.   Veena came inside her room with a small bag in her hand. "Keep this also, this was sent by your Amma, some achar and curry powder." Khushi took the cover from her and kept it inside her luggage without making eye contact with her. "Sabita will be coming back to Dubai after three weeks only know, will be you be able to manage alone?I told you I can come for one month." " I will be rejoining office  only  after 5 days . After that I can work from home for few days or can take her to office with me. you don't have to come with me leaving hospital work. It is just a matter of few days  I will manage Aunty. . "      When Sabita called and requested her to let her stay in India for 3 more weeks, she agreed immediately....