Chapter Thirty One

Knowing that it would take Khushi time to get ready, Arnav had kept his things out with him, getting ready out here while Khushi got ready in their room.

Oh geez, it literally is our room, Arnav thought to himself. I mean way to go Di and Jeejaji, no pressure here at all! And I can't believe the stack of condoms Jeejaji hid in my duffel bag, how ridiculous! I don't care if it was upon Di's insistence to put so many, like what the fuck?!

Arnav paused and shook his head clear.

Relax Arnav, relax. Who even knows what's going to happen tonight? I mean, if Khushi's not comfortable, then that's that. We'll just go to bed together and that's it, and I mean that's not like anything new, we used to sleep next to each other when we were kids, we always had nap time together! ...then again this isn't time for a nap nor are we kids-! Chill out Raizada... chill out. 

The door to their room opened and Arnav turned around and was stunned to the ground, mesmerized by the sight of Khushi in her red sari. He looked her up and down as Khushi slightly fidgeted under his heated gaze.

Get it together Kush, Khushi pepped herself. Get it together!

With a deep breath, Khushi made her way over to Arnav. She noted his outfit as she did, taking in the white button down, red tie, black waistcoat, and black pants. He looked absolutely handsome and Khushi tried very hard not to bite her lip.

"You look beautiful," Arnav finally said when she had reached him.

Khushi looked down as she blushed. Arnav....

Arnav stepped forward and caressed her cheek, tilting it up to him. Her eyes met his and the moment they did, Arnav's lips landed on hers. Khushi let out a soft moan, reaching up to caress his cheek.

If this was how Arnav was reacting to just the sight of her in a sari of his favorite color, Khushi could only wonder what the rest of the night held.

Who knows, maybe tonight, her dreams would come true.

*~*

As Arnav and Khushi headed down to the lobby to go to the hotel's restaurant, the Étoile, miles away, back at Raizada mansion, there was nothing but pleasure and the smell of sex filling the air!

"Shyam!"

"Oh fuck," Shyam grunted as his wife exploded around him for who knows how many times that night.

Anjali gripped onto her husband for dear life as he let out his release within her, his grip tight on her waist while she tightly gripped onto his shoulders. She picked herself off of him, and laid down beside him on her side.

"Round two complete," Anjali grinned.

Shyam smirked at her before giving her a kiss. Anjali continued to grin and wrapped her arms around his, snuggling into him. Moments passed as they recovered from their high, when a thought crossed Anjali's mind.

"Shyam?"

"Yes babe?"

"How did you manage to get these extra few days off?"

Shyam looked down at Anjali, only to find her looking at him already. "I may have pulled a few strings," he smiled softly.

"But you have to go back soon."

It wasn't a question because Anjali already knew the answer. But Shyam answered anyway, confirming her thoughts.

"Yeah, I do, but I'll request for days off again. And heck, I'll even come back on the weekends-"

"Don't be ridiculous, that's a lot of traveling for no reason."

Shyam tucked Anjali's hair behind her ear, caressing her face. "Anything for you and anything for our baby."

Anjali looked down at her tiny bump and Shyam did as well. She placed her hand over it, running her fingers over it. Shyam glanced up at her and saw that Anjali was lost in thought, confirming his suspicions.

"What's really the matter, Rani Saheba?"

Anjali couldn't help her light scoff, but she did give a small smile. "How do you always know?"

Shyam tilted her head back up so that she would look at him once more. "Because I do, and you know you can't hide things from me, so spill - what's really bothering you?"

"I just..." Anjali let out a sigh. "I'm just... I'm worried."

"About what," Shyam asked as his eyebrows scrunched up.

"Well... this case has been taking up so much of your time and what if... what if the case still isn't over by the time the baby is due? What if you're not there when I need you most?"

Shyam was slightly shocked. Ever since he had first met Anjali in high school, she had always been very brave and very strong, and well spoken on any matter. Yet here she was now, in fear that he wouldn't be around for her, when that was all he wanted but couldn't due to work.

He let out a sigh and wrapped his arms around her, and moved her so that she straddled his lap and kept her eyes on him. "Babe, you know I'll always be there for you, there's nothing to worry about. Yes, my case is big, but that doesn't mean I won't drop anything for you and for our unborn child."

"But what if I go into delivery and you're in the middle of your case at court?"

"You best believe I'll ask the judge for forgiveness and get some traffic violations as I speed on over to you," he grinned.

Anjali nudged him, having a small smile of her own. "I'm serious."

"So am I - you won't have this baby alone, I'll always be there for you. And if all goes well, the case will be over before our child arrives."

"You think so? It's been going on for awfully long, why haven't they been able to put him in jail yet?"

"Because Kareem and his people are too smart," Shyam sighed. "No matter what angle we try to get him from, he's already got it covered."

"But everyone in town knows he's a horrible, how could he possibly run for mayor?"

"It's true, we do all know it, but when there's somehow no evidence whatsoever, a guy like him will never face jail, and he's making sure of it, I'm damn sure. Whether he's paid people off for silence or just made them disappear - he's done it. And now finding any shred of evidence against him is just... damn him!"

"Hey, its okay," Anjali soothed. "You'll get him, I know you will. One day or another, something will pop up and you guys will definitely get his ass in jail, I know you will."

Shyam looked up at his wife. Her humble smile made his heart bubble with joy, Shyam feeling grateful that even if he had no family, he still had his amazing wife and this amazing family to always support him.

"Why are you looking at me like that," Anjali blushed, even though her words were teasing.

"Just remembering how lucky I am to have someone like you in my life."

Anjali's eyes slightly widened before she smiled down at him, taking his hand in hers as she placed a kiss on it. "I love you, always."

Shyam caressed her cheek, bringing her down to him. "I love you, too, always," and sealed it with a kiss.

Anjali lost herself to her passions in that moment, kissing her husband back and forgetting her fears. All she knew now was that she loved him and wanted him, so she picked herself up and slid his length within her, sighing against him in contempt.

She wouldn't let her worries get to her, but instead, she would remain confident. She wouldn't be going through this pregnancy alone, but with her loving husband, no matter what.