CHAPTER 22.2 – A PROMISSORY 'SUMMON' (Part 2)

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And...So here I am today , with the Second Part of Chapter 22 – which is 5K words....

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Also OMG – how many of you watching the Matches? IPL? Like the last two matches were like so freaking High on Thrill. Punjab vs Rajasthan was rocking one as well and Specially the one last night in between of RCB and Mumbai got me going Crazyyyy...(Ooh my Racing Heartbeats in that Superover...so glad Kohli clinched the wink with the Four...wink wink)

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CHAPTER 22.2 – A PROMISSORY 'SUMMON' (Part 2)

Hours later - Midnight

Arnav's POV

I walk into my room, and close the door shut quickly. And first thing out – I message Khushi.

I Just Cannot Stop – Grinning.

Me: hey you...Sparkle....I just got into my room, are we good to connect soon on our video call. I can't wait to freaking see you – now.I miss you.

My phone beeps.

Her : hey youuuu My Stranger...yes we are good to connect soonish, like in just five minutes, I am just walking back to my room, after wishing mom and dad, night for the day. I don't think Dad will be able to get any sleep for another hour though. Also I like the fact that you mentioned – you miss me, even though we were on chat like a while ago as the match ended, and wait – weren't we also texting as much as we could throughout the match discussing cricket ?

I chuckle to that as I text back – walking to my bed and plonking myself up on it – comfortably.

Me : Sparkle, that last couple of minutes chat as Mumbai won the match doesn't count, for we were all so consumed in the frenzy of it eventually on both our sides, and yes even though we were texting throughout the match as much we could – I still miss You. Because, you see we were tuned into Channel 1 right? talking and discussing Cricket and the game, so I obviously just can't wait to switch to our Channel 34 now. Also really, Uncle won't be able to get any sleep for another hour... and why is that Sparkle?

Her : haha...(Wink emoticons) as if you don't have a hint to that why yaaa Arnav!!Well its so Freaking Obvious.You know how Dad always gets super excited over close matches, specially the one's that go to the last ball, and wasn't the match between Mumbai and Punjab just freaking Nail thrilling. My Guess is – he is totally going to make Mom watch the hightlights of it all and the post match discussions by the Panel etc, for another hour or so. He might just also watch the repeat telecast of that last roller coaster of an Over. I mean 1 ball and 2 runs!! I think Dad was also secretly praying for a Super Over – and I was like No way Dad – you all in the audience definitely enjoy the thrill of that, but you have no clue what do us sportspersons go through on the field in the intense nerve crackling gaming emotional energies in such close gamessss...

I grin as I read that.

Me : yes ofcourse Sparkle.Cap, Ravi and me were just discussing literally the same thing after the match. Rohan was obviously grinning by the end of the win, and in the post-match presentation and everything – but his super tense and anxious face from the dug outs on the last two balls of the over – gave his gaming emotions to us away, because we obviously understand! Close matches are obviously like a very intense emotional battle within our heads – game wise. Cap and me were all joking amongst ourselves how it's going to be one of us, feeling that way on the field tomorrow in the dug outs and then we were just having a laugh over how the world, just likes to keep pitting us against one another by talking about all those gaming rivalries/ego issues – when we are playing the IPL – when in every true sense, both of us like almost every player, plays the IPL for the immense experience we gain out of it because of the range of national and international diversity in the players pool – as its served as an amazing platform to bring out new talent to light, every year. I mean, I love the fact that – IPL is the one league , when Cap is right behind me in games, keeping the stumps, watching my footwork so closely because often after the season- I sit with him in a one on one, and discuss with him – as to which front-foot /backfoot shots of mine, do I need to get more work done on in the nets – as we progress into the Cricketing year ahead, for India.The whole – rivalry bit is so freaking – Pointless, I tell you – because in our heads, we are all pretty sorted about the dynamics of the IPL.

Her: oh my god – Arnav you are totally right about that as in the media pitting the IPL rivalry against the two of you or all other men in blue players who are Captains in the league for that matter, I mean – the media was already on and on about it online, which is crazy – because they all know that eventually you all go back to being grouped and synced into One side of the Men in blue – after(picking up on various learnings learnt from playing different franchises and incorporating that in the national team, eventually). So, what's really the point off trying to portray an image of an unnecessary rift when it doesn't even exist? Its just a sad tool used for stirring up attention – Indeed.

I smile as I read that.

Me : Yup Khushi, it's a sad tool – indeed.Also are you in the room now?

Her : Yes just got into my room like two minutes ago already..Arnav...

I quickly Video Call her. She cuts the Call.

Me : Sparkle?? Why are you cutting the call?

Her : ohoo..Arnav...wait na...like two minutes. I am just working on the final touches on what I am about to send you on email...and the minute I tap send, I shall video call you. You have your laptop or tab with you right? please keep it next to you...jaldi se.

I grin and I get up to take out my Tablet from its charging station and get back to the bed- as I reply to her.

Me : okk, just plugged my tab off Charge right now Sparkle.but an email? At this time? You made some new notes? As in the cricketing notes that you want to share??

Her : okkk...so yes....I do want to share something with you...but its not like cricketing notes...its like something special which is kind off exclusive to Channel 34..remember? I hinted you?? so yup...there it goes.... it's in PDF format, Arnav. Check your email. Also am video-calling you.

Wait. What – is she sharing something on Email – with regards to Us?? Can't wait to find out what she's come up with now. I grin as I open my Mailbox, and my Phone Buzzes with Khushi on the Videocall too the very next second.

I pick up the call first – obviously, as the mailbox is refreshing. And just as her grinning, happy face fills up my screen, I wink at her as I say – " Ok...so who says its past midnight right now Sparkle? The world's just lit up around me. I think its morning, and pretty much the time – when the Sun is shining it's brightest. Perhaps??" and I spot her blushing already so I wink again as I say – " this is exactly where I say, that I can't wait to kiss you again, already..."

Khushi chuckles happily as she leans back into her pillows too and says, blushing – " ohhh god...stop ya Arnav...please...like can you not distract my Insides with the memory of that, for right now...like just for a bit...for I obviously want you to see what I have shared with you...cmon now...check up on your mailbox already...I am a little nervous over your reaction..."

I ask, without looking into my mailbox yet – " you are nervous about my reaction? Why??"

Khushi says sheepishly, with sincerity reflecting in her eyes and every inch of her face – " to be honest, I am nervous because I don't know what you will think off it no...but because this is the first time I have gotten into a relationship, I just wanted to share this with you from my end you know...as in because I just want you to know that I really will give it my all, to make it work all smoothly in between of us...so basically, just consider the document to be a Promissory Summon written by me to you – on the directions backed by the the High Court of My Mind + the Supreme Court of my Heart...and you will know why I called it the Promissory Summon and not a Promissory Note – by the end of it, as you finish reading it....soo cmon, go on now...please read it...."

Wait.

What?

She wrote me a Promissory Note? Or Correction Promissory Summon?

Ok this was another First – that kind of touched another non-existent string within my Heart, that just came to life as our eyes stayed locked as she talked about this to me.

I smile, as I am consumed with a lot of emotions and I say – " okk I am going to open my email now, and you need to stop looking so adorable and bewitching to my eyes right now, through the screen, or I am afraid, I might just borrow Superman's Cape and fly to Delhi from Chennai just now and fly back in the morning, after I have kissed you all night and held you in my arms to my heart's content...although...my hearts never going to have enough of those moments with you anyway..."

Khushi smiles warmly as she says ,grinning– " ok baba...i shall try to not look at you with my widened expressive eyes just now...then, because even if you borrow Superman's Cape...Skipper Blue...you obviously don't have any training in flying no..."

I chuckle as I wink at her – " and that's too bad, Sparkle...I mean if I had some training on that , it surely would have helped us, given our situation right??"

She chuckles happily – " yes it would have surely helped us, Arnav...now c'mon go on...read it na...and it's like you don't have to say anything until you've finished reading it ok, as in lets talk about it after you finish reading the whole thing..k? it isn't like very long or something...anyway..."

I nod as I say – " Ok Sparkle...so that's me, opening up the document just now, for its finished downloading..."

She grins and gestures me to read On.

I do.

And my Heart is Consumed with a lot of intense emotions immediately as the First Title – page of the PDF Document reads the Heading.

A Promissory Summon – **SUPER EXCLUSIVE TO CHANNEL 34**

Written/Backed by the Direction Off : The High Courts of My Mind + the Supreme Courts of My Heart.

I Look up at Khushi and our eyes lock instantly and just as I am about to say something, she says – " ohhooo...Arnav...please ya...read the full thing pehle..no...I am super nervous about this..."

I say locking my eyes with her's – " you are crazy to be nervous though, I have'nt even turned the page yet Sparkle, and I know that whetever you'v penned down in this, is already going to make me feel a lot of emotion..."

Khushi chuckles as she says – "really?? you already know?? even before reading it?? How??"

I wink at her, overwhelmed happily – "I can sense it, Sparkle."

Khushi smiles and says softly – " please go on..."

I do.

I scroll down to the next page in the Document.

And I can't help but Smile as my eyes Fall on the first Line of What's Written.

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** Khushi's Promissory Summon**

To My Stranger, who is technically not like A Stranger at all anymore...

Why this Summon ? : Arnav, please know that earlier this evening, I was thinking about talking to you about all the things that I have kind off listed in this Note, tonight, but then all of a Sudden I got this Idea in My Head – that why note just pen this down and share it with you, well because you already know how I am like so thourough with my details and Note- Taking, and everything...so yeah...I was like why Not? ( and also to be very honest – since this is like the first time I am in a relationship, I really have no prior experience on how to go about these things right?? so in such a scenario – I just thought that its maybe best to just follow my Heart and Gut on what I want to do. Please know that I am more than comfortable in sharing what could probably come across as a little crazy way of stating things out to you, and that's only because you already know that I am a Charlie Chaplin+ Comedy Circus anyway..right? so yeah...it most definitely shall not be like a shocker to you anyway and you will all be like – Nothing New About Khushi's craziness anyway.....

Format of the Summon : Arnav... Please know, that I did resort to Google's help and everything , as I literally did download like a formal Promissory Note template and everything that is kind of like legally bound by law and everything – but then I was like – oh Khushi, just use that for Reference, since this is like the first time you are making such a Thing – so it should totally be in like an exclusive unique template that Your Inner Courtrooms guide you to Frame and it should also be totally Unfiltered and should include all that you want to say as is – transparently..

Contents of this Summon: Ok, so Yes...as the name Suggests – Promissory in there...I am sure that you have guessed that the contents of this Summon, kind of include a set of Promises that I want to make to you, as we are now like exclusive broadcast/transmission partners in our very Special Channel 34..so yes...here I go...there are Five main Promises that I wanted to List out, for Now...

· Promise 1.0 – First thing out, I do want to say that I shall always give it like my bestest always, to make sure that the communication in between of us, always stays as clear, and prompt and transparent as it is. Because communicating, openly to one another, like we do right now – will surely help us a lot, going forward right? I mean you already know that I cannot stay without talking to you – anyway.But what I mean to say is – that never will I ever, keep a Secret from You, like Ever. I will always tell you – everything with all the details.(and Dude yes...permission granted for a little boredom to you like well in advance k? as in you are obviously allowed to get bored and everything when I jabber non- stop – about details and everything...because well I am obviously aware that I am a ChatterBox)

· Promise 2.0 – Second thing Out, I do want to say that I will make sure that I am always with you in your Low's, especially. I mean I am obviously going to be there with you in the High's too. But what I mean is, that I wouldn't mind catching up a little late on a moment of high or when you are all consumed in Happiness around you, but It's the Low's that I want to be the first one you talk to, and be the first one to support you through it...( I mean I know we have this age difference and at times you might think I may not be able to look at a situation as maturely as you...but I promise that I shall try to look at it with a birds eye perspective always). Please know that I promise to hold your hand tighter, when the lows come your way...and I shall support you as you wade through it...nonetheless.

· Promise 3.0 – Third, thing out and Super Duper Important that I want to state clearly (since I know you have been through this before). Trust is kind off like a building block of every relationship no Arnav? I know I can trust you and I do, you know I do, I will never ever judge a situation or make any presumptions without listening to your side of the things and I want you to know that you can Trust me too.I promise to stay faithful and Loyal to Just You – for as long as we are Together. You are very special to me and mean like a lot to me Arnav, and I want you to know that I totally understand that Most part of our Relationship is going to be Long Distance , because of both our job profiles, and I just want you to be Secure about it in your Head – that I will never ever do anything to break that ever so delicate Thread of Trust in between of US. It's You- who matters to Me. It's You whose got this Super Special Lavish Chamber in the works – that the builders within the insides of my Heart have been busy in building up accommodations for. You have to like , have to know that. Oh wait – scratch the word out, Chamber please. The Builders within the Chambers of my Heart are totally building this High Rise Building for You. The Supreme Courts of my Heart would like to call to name the High Rise Building as – Dynasty34.( Haha...you know why Dynasty34 ? because the architects and designers and the builders of my heart have decided that apparently the building in the works is going to be like a Huge one, so might as well just call it a Dynasty No! and 34 obviously because it rhymes with our Channel34.

· Promise 4.0 – I do not Promise to be like a Perfect girlfriend or something Arnav..because well I know, that Perfection is subjective ofcourse...its like this hypothetical image that we often keep chasing and in the event of doing so, we forget to embrace our imperfections as humans along the way. I know I am not like this perfect person, I have flaws and everything, but nonetheless – I always promise to be like the Version of my Unflitered True self to You, because I know you won't judge me for it. But yes – despite the flaws within me – I do promise to make you Happy. Because that's what I truly want. I want you to be Happy – always.

· Promise 5.0 – Fifth thing out, I do want to say that even though we have like so much stuff in common and think alike and most of the times are in the same wavelength on things. But that does not mean that we can take this Understanding for Granted...right? Because in the future, there might be times that we are both of different Opinions, as in we might see the same thing differently – and because I respect you as an individual, I promise to not ever force my views on you or something, or expect you to just understand it straight away. I'd rather have us talk and discuss out our differences, and the same goes for the moments in the future when we might be angry with one another - for I think sometimes its more important to express a reason behind ones anger/disappointment first rather than to just let anger take the front seat. It's obviously ok to be angry, but what I mean to say is that I would rather be like – Arnav I am angry or disappointed over this because...(rather than just lash out in anger and shut a moment of discussion out), causing out like unnecessary stress to us both. We are both going to grow as individuals, and we are both independent and strong in our minds – and I want you to know that I will respect that and rather choose to agree to disagree in certain situations, than be like – Oh just because we are together there has to be like a Mutual Consensus always...

So Yes, Arnav.. these are the main things that I wanted to list out in this Promissory Summon from me to You, and yes, I know you might just be wondering why have I not mentioned as to why I called this a Summon, and not a Note. So here's a reason for the same – you know how they say that Summon is like this legal document to call upon someone's presence for a Court hearing legally like in the Courtrooms and everything, and well since you are already aware of the crazy inner workings of my High Courts of the Mind + Supreme Courts of the Heart, it was only apt that I use the word Summon, as I officially want to invite you to a Very Important Collective ceremony that my Inner Courtrooms are keen to Have, the minute you are done reading this PDF Document? What ceremony? A Hearing that kind of officially declares the cutting of the Red Ribbon of the further Construction works of the Highrise Building of Dynasty34, within My Heart. ( I mean, I just wanted to list out all my promises to you, since I couldn't talk about it to you yesterday as we were pushed for time...and Like duhhh, I obviously want you to be the one to Cut the Ribbon and everything, and also – calling this as a Summon also meant that my Inner Courts, hereby acknowledge the fact that by Inviting You in and by building up the Dynasty34, they hereby have come to the common consensus – that You – My Dearest Stranger, are like my One and Only – who will have the key to the Building off Dynasty34.(like apart from me ofcourse)As in , basically its like - you and me, US, and our moments, are going to be exclusive residents in this Dynasty34 right? Ok? Like this Dynasty34, Highrise Building within my heart no..is exclusively - Just for you Only.Ok?

** Please Note – that this Promissory Summon has been prepared under the sincere guidance and witnesses of My High Courts and Supreme Courts of the Mind & Heart and they fully acknowledge the authenticity of the contents of this Summon in a decree off Mutual Collective Consensus**

Date: On the day of 25th April, 2019.

Validity: Valid for moments in time for as long as we are Together. ( and I do sincerely Hope that , kind off extends to a long long time, for I am totally vouching for our mutually Happy and Empowering Partnership, because the smile that I see on your face and the emotion in your eyes that I see for myself - does tell me that I make you Happy and I am sure you can spot the same in my eyes too, but I just wanted to state one more time. That everything about You just kind off Makes me Very Happy - Arnav)

Signed: Khushi Gupta

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Arnav's POV Continues

Stunned with Emotion.

Yup.

That's exactly how I feel right now, as I finish reading Khushi's Promissory Summon to Me.

Also – I don't know, how many times am I going to fall in Love with her, like head over heels *all over freaking again.But I am pretty sure – that's exactly what My Insides just Experienced, all over freaking again, as my Insides continue to stay Stunned with Happiness and emotion, consuming all of me.

I could obviously sense that she's written this to me, straight from her emotions too, all raw and unfiltered and so very deep in its own ways.This was by far the most precious thing – anyone had ever written out to me. If I say I was touched – that would be like the freaking understatement of the bloody century – indeed.Because I am touched beyond words. I have no words to express the intensity of the emotion, that has consumed me.

One things sure though - I, freaking hit a, Jackpot of SuperLuck as I met her. My Sparkle, truly is one of a kind. Or No – scratch that. There's no Kind in there, for there surely – for there is Just One of Her, Indeed. And its freaking my Luck, that she's got all those Building works happening for Dynasty34 , happening within her Heart's chambers, exclusively for Me!!( Like wait...on that note...how did she even come up with that?? I am beyond just mesmerised.

How do I explain what I feel? I mean this is that exact point in Movies – where a Freaking Melodious Emotional Song Takes Over.

I look up at Khushi, through the screen – speechless, sure that all the heartfelt emotions that I was feeling were visible on my face and in my eyes – nonetheless.

I shake my head, amazed as I finally instruct myself to find some words to say to her, right now, for her nervous waiting in anticipation for my reaction – expression in her face and eyes, instantly strikes a deep non-existent chord within my heart. I take a deep breathe as I say, grinning – " I am stunned, absolutely stunned with so much emotion, Sparkle...I mean I knew well in advance that whatever I was going to read was going to move me a lot...but no...I didn't expect this to be stunned with emotion, for real..."

Khushi smiles as she asks, nervously still – "really?? like pakka se?? like infinisty* pakka se na?? as in you aren't just saying it so that I don't feel crazy about actually sending out a promissory summon to you that too like with all those details and everything..."

I grin – " you are absolutely crazy to even be nervous about this Sparkle, I can sense that you wrote this straight from your emotions...and that's why its freaking struck a chord so deep within me...please note, I am almost on the thought that tells me to momentarily switch my profession from that of a cricketer to one of a Bollywood hero in a movie – where in exactly a melodious emotion song takes over the moment to describe what one's feeling..."

Khushi bursts into giggles and we share a warm laugh instantly and she says now – " oh my god, you just didn't say that...Arnav..."

I ask , in between my giggles – " why??"

She grins – " well , because I once thought to myself in my head, like along time ago..that you are so freaking rakishly handsome that if you wouldn't be killing at the pitches of 22 yards na for our country, you would surely be killing it at the box office...."

I chuckle – " really????and when was this?? Details please...how did you even miss telling me about this...I must fine you for this, the next time I see you..."

Khushi chuckles – " oh really?? you want to fine me??"

I nod as I say with a wink – " yup, a lot. With a chain off Back to Back - Ravage Kisses.."

Khushi blushes as she says – " oohhhhhh...ufffff...you gotta stop looking at me that way through screen ya Arnav...like literally....and please don't distract me with the thoughts of us kissing, right now, remember?? You need to come into the Inner Courtroom and cut the ribbon for Dynasty34...I mean, you do acknowledge the summon right??"

I grin as I say – " oh yes ofcourse, and before I step into the Courtroom with my special summon in hand, can I ask you for a favour, Sparkle?"

Khushi nods, happily – " yes , ofcourse ya.."

I grin – " you wouldn't mind, If I copy your words right?? as in if I resend the same promissory summon back to you, signed by me too, because I do want to make a Promise to you, on every accord that you'v listed out in there, as well...."

Khushi's eyes swim with a lot of emotion as she asks– "really??"

I nod – " yup....really * infinity...Sparkle.."

Khushi grins – " well yes, you can obviously copy my words, Arnav..."

I wink at her – " great, than please await the receipt of the same from my end tonight itself, as in I mean I do want to send it to you, before I sleep tonight...so after we hang up, on our video call...I will get to it...and know that, I am not going to let you go off the call for a couple of hours ok??"

Khushi grins as she says – " yes yes ofcourse...you think I would let you go off it too....?? Like no wayyyyy...."

I grin – " I like that..."

Khushi winks at me mischievously – " ok, so now the Supreme Courts of the Heart are asking if you are all set to come in, for the specialy ceremony wherein because we are on the video call – its kind off like pretty easy peasy anyway, because all you need to do is imagine that you are cutting the ribbon..ok??"

I grin as I say – " ok Sparkle, but even if its in imagination, lets imagine doing it together since Dynasty34 is about US...right??"

Khushi nods and we both burst into a Happy Laughter immediately as she says, in between giggles – " ok admit it....without any bias whatsoever, you surely think I have some loose marbles going all haywire in the pool table of my head..."

I chuckle as I say – " no...you know I don't think that...I just cant stop thinking how crazy I am about you, instead..."

Khushi grins as she asks locking her eyes with mine – " for real??"

I wink at her – " real * godamm freaking infinity..."

And we look into each other eyes and share an instant warm, laughter again.

Godammit.

This Woman – freaking Drives me Nuts with Emotion, the intensities of which I have never ever felt before.

Can't freaking wait to tell her – how much I love Her. That, if I were to state it to her in her words, I'd just say – that if she's got a freaking High Rise Building of Dynasty34 going on with its Works in the Insides of her Heart, exclusively for me and US – then the Insides of my Heart have already finished the Construction of the Most Palatial Kingdom on all of Planet Earth, within the walls of my Heart, exclusively in her Name and for Us Too, and she's all Checked into it as well, and taken her seat on the Throne in the courtroom too, looking down at me with innocently bewitching expressive eyes, and mesmerising smiles – as the Princess of My Heart.

Or wait.

Scratch That – Princess bit.

I reckon, Queen would be a better word, Perhaps?

Yup.

Queen of My Heart – would be the Right and Apt – way of Stating her Significance to my Being.

Indeed.

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Authors Note - ** Attaching Two Song Links to End the Update**( Links did not go through, please listen to these songs, if you wish too guys)

One – suiting Arnav's state of Mind – as he is thinking of everything he is feeling for Khushi. ( Kaise mujhe tum mil gayi)

And second , because of all the details in the Promissory Summons...the evergreen number Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye (Winks)

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Much Love Guys.

Always.
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