CHAPTER 45.2 – 'ROKA-ed'

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CHAPTER 45.2 – 'ROKA-ed'

FOUR DAYS LATER

6TH AUGUST, 2020

NEW DELHI

5:55 PM IN THE EVENING

At the Hindu Times – Office

Nikhil's Cabin

Nikhil looks up as there is a knock on his door and he pauses the video he was watching on his phone in his usual fifteen-minute break time sipping on his coffee. The minute he takes Radha's sight in grinning behind the glass door, he gestures her to get in and he adds the minute she enters – " really Radha? Since when do you need to knock on my cabin door huh?? Also should have known..its only you...who can take the liberty of disturbing me in my break time..since everyone else in the office is aware that o,ff late I like to take these 15-20 minutes off while sipping on my coffee..to just be...,"he finishes with a playful wink.

Radha steps in rolling her eyes at him playfully and she takes a seat across him as she says – " ya..ya...I know..Niks...but c'mon..your break is over...we have a review meeting slotted with Natraj Sir for Six right??"

Nikhil raises his eyebrow at her playfully – " well yes to the latter but my dear friend...its still not really..to the former..for if you eye the time on the clock..it's still just 5:55Pm which means I still have 5 minutes to go..until we set out on our way to the meeting room to meet him..."

Radha grins at him knowingly. She knew exactly what her buddy was busy watching on the phone before she knocked on the door and disturbed his moment. She asks, next folding her arms across her chest happily with the intention to tease and pull his leg further – " oh you mean...Niks..that if I hadn't knocked and then walked in...you'd still have five more minutes to check out the 90 second video showing glimpses off the Little Hit Girl's practice session in the nets from her last day at the NCA on the 4th of August..which went viral on Insta and Online through the newly formed Insta handle of the National women's cricketing unit...with the Caption – India's Little Hit Girl is back to the Nets...lets wish her all the best on her practice and play route forward towards the Blue Jersey"

Nikhil chuckles at that as he raises his hands to his hands playfully – " Well yes... you caught me on that for sure..for that was exactly what I was watching again..."

Radha chuckles as she rolls her eyes – " oh cmon...Niks...youv seen it a gazzilion times already..ever since it went viral two days ago.."

Nikhil nods at that as he adds teasing his buddy back – " Yup...I know...but if I were to elaborate..if you hadn't walked in Radha.. I would finish watching this 90 second clipping again and also the other 60 second clipping of her stepping her way out of the airport yesterday...here...back in Delhi.."

Radha rolls her eyes at him knowingly yet again – " another clipping you'v surely seen a gazzilion times too Niks...since yesterday..to be honest I don't know what are you more excited about? The fact that she is back to the nets and playing and might just hit the Blue Jersey back for us again..or the fact that she is back in Delhi for a bit.."

Nikhil grins as he admits – " well ..I think I am equally excited for both...infact I do want to discuss this with Natraj Sir..if we can do another interview with her to get her to talk about her recovery? I mean she was all underground for months..."

Radha nods smiling – " well that is surely a good idea Niks..."

Nikhil grins – " see...I get kool ideas...which means buddy that you need to stop..hounding me in my fan moments...even if that involves watching a same video clipping a gazzilion times...I mean...as if. You haven't seen our Men in Blues win from the ICC Champions Trophy celebrations a gazzilion times too..with a special focus on ASR yet again.."

Radha chuckles as she says – " well yes...okay..okay...you got me...making a fair point in there...but just so you know...I have also seen Khushi's nets video a zillion times myself too...I mean...it just feels good as a cricketing fan to see her back in nets...she also was pulling off some kool shots in there..."

Nikhil winks – " told ya...,"and they both share a happy high- five and Radha adds grinning next – "but now that I strongly think ASR is taken..I think I am crushing on Veer too..just about a tad bit little...but no matter who I am crushing on from our cricketing team..I am already hoping to see them lift the Asia CUP too..."

Nikhil grins – " well..me too...but oh come on partner..you have no proof to affirm the former bit though..."

Radha rolls her eyes – " yet...buddy...I have no proof yet for sure..but I am telling you...I am dead sure alright...anyway..so...remember I told you that I'd look into this bit from four days ago..and I surely did...which means...that I have news for you..."

Nikhil asks inquisitive – " a news..I surely think I want to know..."

Radha nods – " so you know how ASR's brother Akash and Rohan's sister Payal have been dating for quite a while now? we always spot them thick together at the stadiums, during matches...etc?"

Nikhil nods – " yup.."

Radha says in a matter of fact tone – " so yup...I have some inside sources telling me that the two of them..are all set to tie the knot sometime in November soon...and that's exactly what all that shopping spree was about the one ASR was spotted out in an outing with everyone four days ago..I don't know the complete details as in the venue/destination of the weding/the dates etc yet though...but hopefully soon I will know...but what I know for sure is that it is sometime in November.."

Nikhil grins – " and I promise to treat you to dinner+ drinks every weekend Radha..if you just tell me who your inside sources are..."

They both share a warm laugh at that as Radha winks at him mysteriously – " well that's for me to know and for you to just hope to know...and maybe some time later...for now..lets get going for the review bit? You know how Natraj Sir is particular on time.."

Nikhil nods at her happily and they both get set to make their way out for their meeting with Nikhil hoping that he gets the go-ahead from his Boss for another one on one interview with the Little Hit Girl.

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Meanwhile Simultaneously

On a Bus – enroute the Village Outskirts of Delhi

Madan was on his way back to his village after a gruelling day of cricket practice at the ground his Dwarka. But even though physically he was feeling a tad bit exhausted – as he looked out the bus window on the cars passing by – his mind was feeling all fresh with a genuine happy content smile – marking the curve of his lips too! For ever since he had seen the viral video up online of his Khushi didi, back to playing in the nets(from two days ago) and then arriving back in Delhi yesterday – he had pretty much been grinning even in his sleep for the last two nights.

He couldn't – Thank God – enough for blessing his Khushi didi with her Health. She was his Angel afterall. She was the one who had been his mentor, showing him the guiding light and encouraging him to carve his very own way out for not just himself but his family and village community too out of the shackles of poverty and illiteracy and child labour. She was the one who believed in his potential of self-growth even when he didn't. And it was because of her that he had realised that he could take power from the light of education and hard work and fuel the Story of his Life further rather than just being a spectator of it passing by with him being shackled and chained to adversities. She was his Idol. She was His Hero – the one he looked up to for immense Inspiration. And to see her fight her way back to Health and then Playing again – truly meant the world to Him.

He was right on that thought when his phone buzzed.

It was his little sister.

He picked up smiling as he heard her say into the phone – " bhaiya..aap..kidhar ho? Jaldi aao na? mujhe khushi did ka video dekhna hai phir se..amma ko bhi dekhna hai...?"( Bhaiya..where are you? please come fast for I want to see Khushi Didi'd video again..even Mom wants to see it...)

Madan was the only one who had a small smart phone in the family!

He smiles to himself as he enjoys the evening breeze playing through his hair – " oho..chotti...main aa raha hun na...bus mein hi hoon..aadhe ghanta mein pahunch jaaunga..amma ko bhi bolde..aake phir se saath mein dekhenge Khushi didi ka video..."( chotti..I am coming home only...I am on the bus..tell amma too...I will reach in thirty minutes...and once I am home..we will watch Khushi Didi's video together again.."

And with that his little sister hung up on the call abruptly surely feeling scared about spending any more of the prepaid – talk time from their Mother's small handphone.

And as Madan continued to look out the window towards the traffic passing by and the evening breeze continuing to blow to his face from his seat at the last row on the bus – he continued to smile and grin to himself with his resolve strengthen as he promised himself yet again inwardly – that he'd give it his all at the Domestic Team Under 16 Tryouts Indeed.

And even though Khushi Didi always reminded him that he had to give his Best-est shot for Himself – he knew in his heart – that he'd give it his Best-est shot for her sake too!

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One Hour Later

7:00 PM

Siddhi – Gupta Mansion

Khushi's Room

Nisha and Anjali exchanged a happy glance as they looked at Khushi all ready for the Roka ceremony. Anjali winked and let out a happy whistle as she exclaimed out loud, hugging Khushi from the side – " woot...woot...remember that I was the first one to say this to you Junior...I am sure Bhai is not going to be able to concentrate on the Roka ceremony at all...given the way His Sparkle..his Sparkling and twinkling tonight...I mean..look at you Junior...you look absolutely stunning..."

Nisha who was feeling all stumped with emotion as an overwhelmed mother finally states walking over to hug her daughter from the other side her eyes all welled up happily – " my baby....well..I do have to agree with Anj in there...,"and she paused as she teased her daughter a little further – " I am sure Arnav beta will not be able to concentrate on the surroundings at all and will be stealing glances at you from the very minute he steps in..like I can totally bet on that"

Nisha and Anjali share a – happy – playful – High- Five about that as Anj says grinning – " copy that Mum..,"and they both continue to hug Khushi from either of the sides.

Khushi rolls her eyes mischievously at Anjali and her mother who were hugging her tight from the side, taking in deep breathes to ease down the exhilaration of her heartbeats at the moment taking her very own reflection from the mirror in front off her and she states excited – " uff ya...Mom...now you too are joining Anj, in pulling my leg?? I mean really??? as it is I am so nervous thike? for I am so worried that I might trip over my saree..as in it's the first time..I am wearing a saree na..I mean I know Reva Mom, Abhi Dad and Dadi are like supercool and stuff...but this is me finally all ready for our Roka...and I am so nervous that I will trip over in this gorgeous saree..I mean just imagine...if I trip over and the pleats open or something...like that would be so embarrassing..,"and she pauses as she starts to adjust her saree a little around her waist nervously as she whispers pretty much to herself under her breathe – " uff ya..listen you saree pleats..you better not open up on me thike? if you stay put in place for the next couple of hours..I promise to be more explorative with your counterparts...as in..I will wear you dear..gorgoeus garment..more often thike??"

Nisha and Anjali exchange a happy chuckle for Khushi's adorable dramatic charade obviously fell on their ears and Anjali says amused to Nisha – " Mum...trust me..it surely is the first time that I have seen anyone on this planet as nervous as Junior..fretting over the possibility off tripping over the pleats off her stiched saree...and also kind off talking to the saree pleats in the hope of a potential trade off of...wearing it more often..in the future..."

Nisha laughs at that happily kissing her daughter's hand – lovingly and Anjali adds grinning – " Junior...you do not need to fret so much and worry about the pleats alright? it's a stiched saree..remember??"

Khushi looks up at the mirror sighing in relief as she states dramatically to Anjali – " oh yes...it's a stitched saree...its pleats won't just open if I trip...ahaaa....thank you Anj for reminding me the same..for you just put an end to my nervous charade...,"and she pauses and states to her mother nervously – " Mom...looks like I am just getting worked up and exhilarated for no reason...as in...its just us all...it's just Reva Mom, Abhi Dad, Dadi, Akash and Payal..."

Nisha grins as she adds with a playful wink – " oh...you forgot to mention Arnav..beta.."

Khushi continues with her adorable dramatic charade as she says – " uff ya Mom...its obvious na...that he will be there...I mean how else am I going to go through my roka..without him...I just didn't say his name...because..,"and she paused gesturing to the blush making its way up her cheeks – " see...I am already blushing...at just the thought of him seeing me in a Saree for the very first time..and I did not want to blush insanely in front off you....but flash news..I already am into Heinz mode..."

Anjali and Nisha exchange a happy chuckle and Nisha adds kissing Khushi's forhead lovingly as she says – " will it help..if I tell you...that I was pretty much as nervous as you are before my official Roka with your Daddy..all those years ago...I was fretting too.."

Khushi asks grinning – " really??"

Nisha nods grinning.

Anjali chips in happily next – " Junior..I was fretting this nervously too..before my official roka with your Superbro...and remember so was Payal before hers to Akash..so please..it's absolutely normal for you to feel this way all right? as the soon bride to be.."

Khushi sighs in relief as she hugs Nisha and Anjali happily to her sides again – " okkkk guys..seriously...thank you so very much for just mentioning that to me right now..or else...I was just thinking that it's just me who is probably destined to be the craziest nut of all.."

They all share a warm laugh happily and Nisha says all emotional kissing Khushi's hand again – " so good to have you back home..Khushi beta...you know that we all missed you so terribly while you were away at the NCA...but we are so proud...so so proud...of you...I mean...just look at you...,"and she pauses just taking in the look of her daughter all hail and hearty back to her normal self and in the process of making her way back to her games – after so many months.

Anjali's eyes well up emotionally too as Khushi just silently gestures them both to get into another group hug.

They all do.

Khushi's eyes well up a little too now emotionally as she continued to just hug them tight to herself remembering the moments from yesterday.She had arrived home yesterday afternoon as on schedule and had encountered the most emotional and overwhelmed moments with both her family and Arnav's after – for Arnav along with Reva Mom, Abhi Dad, Dadi,and Akash were right there at home awaiting her arrival obviously. What had followed next was a teary eyed – happy – overwhelmed family gathering with Khushi sharing her excitement and happiness with everyone at finally being able to get back to Playing and with everyone sharing their happiness with her too.

Arnav had been by her side all the time – holding her hand tight – silent emotional vulnerable glances in between of them speaking volumes to each other and even though they did get some time to just talk to each other amidst everyone – they couldn't really manage to sneak out for any privacy yesterday at all given that they were centred around by both their families pretty much all the time until it was time for Arnav and his family to leave.

Khushi is distracted in her thoughts as she hears her brother's voice come in closer – " Junior..come on now out...will you?? please tell me you are ready? Everyone will be arriving soon...I am coming into your dressing...actually both Dad and me are...is that ok? or are you still in the middle of getting ready? And want us to wait out here?"

Khushi pulls back from hugging Anjali and Nisha as she answers back wiping her happy tear– " yes yes Superbro..come on in..I am ready only...,"and Anjali winks at Nisha she asks – " Mum...who do you think is going to tear up first..seeing Junior right now? Dad or Rahul??"

Nisha and Anjali both high-five each other happily and Nisha says grinning – " both...I think they both will tear up..."

Just as Nisha had expected – the minute Sagar and Rahul stepped into the dressing area and took in the sight of Khushi all ready for her Roka – they both exchanged happy overwhelmed glances which lead both their eyes to tear up emotionally – at the same time.

Rahul states all emotional – " Junior...the sight of you all set for your Roka is making me teary eyed already...I don't know what am I going to feel when I see you dressed as a bride soon...I mean...my Junior...really..I can't believe it's the time for the start to your first official pre-wedding ceremony already??"

Sagar adds rooted to his spot stumped with happy Daddy emotions too as a tear does leave his eye – " well...I don't know about you Rahul...but I surely am going to cry not just then..but now too...look at my little girl...,"and he adds with a happy grin wiping his happy tear away – " I mean a part of me was obviously waiting for this day...the reason why I slated your Roka to be in the moment of time after your recovery and getting back to play so that I wouldn't have any angst weigh the happiness in your heart down ...but now..that the moment is here..Khushi beta..turns out...that even though I am all emotional..my happiness has truly doubled and squared..."

That from the two of them obviously makes Khushi, Nisha and Anjali all emotional again and Khushi gestures her Daddy and Superbro to come in for a family group hug too as she says teary eyed gathering them all into the happy family embrace – " Dad...superbro...please..don't ya...as in.. now please don't make me cry ya...I mean as it is Anj made sure I decked up extra today with all this heavier dose of make up..like what if my Mascara runs down now?? like please ya...I just don't have the patience to overdo it again.."

That makes everyone share a happy chuckle amidst their emotions and Anjali says chuckling – " Junior..the mascara won't run down...it's a waterproof one.."

That makes Khushi chuckle to herself as she adds – " ofcourse..i should have known ya Anj..ok that's it...I surely am going crazy in all this nervousness..."

Rahul is the first one to pull back after as he adds grinning flicking his Juniors nose lovingly – " and you should be nervous Junior...I mean if it isn't you..first time in a Saree.....I never thought I'd see you wear one though..just be careful alright..even though they are all supercool..you don't want to trip in front off your in-laws on your Roka..,"he finishes with a playful wink hugging a beaming Anjali to his side.

Khushi sticks her tongue out her Superbro playfully as she says – " ohh please...it's a stitched saree alright...Superbro..which means...it's going to be easier for me to handle it thike? I won't trip..."

Rahul asks teasing his Junior again – " are you sure Junior? you can trip even in a stitched saree alright??"

Khushi groans – " Superbro ..please...ya...don't add to my nerves again..."

Nisha and Sagar exchange an exhilarated and happy parents eye lock with one another and Nisha adds next playfully nudging Rahul – " oh come on beta...don't tease Khushi right now..alright??she will do just fine..."

Sagar adds with a playful wink further – "and even if she does trip...I am sure Her.. Mr Stranger will catch her just in time.."

That makes everyone share another warm chuckle and Khushi groans playfully at Sagar – " uff..ya...Dad...now you too are teasing me...not fair ya...,"she finishes with an adorable pout.

Sagar grins as he gesture his Little girl to come in for another hug and she does and Nisha says now to Anj, Rahul and Sagar – " come on then..now...let's all go down..they will be here soon...Khushi you be here alright? for a bit? Take those heels off for now beta and just put your feet up and chill until everyone arrives alright?? I will know when they are just five minutes away...I will text you to come down then...I don't want the heels to add any extra pressure to your back right now.."

Khushi nods at her mother lovingly as she says – " oh Mom..don't you worry at all... I am all fine now thike? but if it makes you feel better...I shall step put of my heels for a bit..,"and she does so and watches everyone take their leave down happily and she finally walks over to her bed and sits on it resting herself against the headrest.

She finally picks up her phone – as she had put it on charge while she had started to get ready with Anj by her side.

And just as she sees a couple of texts on Whtsapp waiting to be read from Arnav, she smiles to herself. He had obviously texted her when they had left Rihaee(Raizada Mansion) which was seven minutes ago.

She quickly goes through them and her grins widens at the last bit that read : Sparkle..where are you meri jaan? Why aren't you replying?

She quickly replies to that – now.

Her : uff ya...Skipper Blue..where do you think I was haan?I was obviously getting ready for our Roka na love! I am finally done...(hearts)...now just waiting for you to come soon...I mean...it's good that you are on time as per the schedule thike?for if you had been late..I surely would have waded my away out of the promise..of finding ways for us to sneak out today for a little privacy amidst everyone for sure..(winks)

Her phone beeps instantly.

Him : Ohk then Sparkle finally..here you are love...can't wait to see you...however...the latter isn't funny Sparkle at all for you know I was so bummed that we couldn't get any time for just us out yesterday at all..I mean..so you most surely cannot wade your way outta that promise at all..even if we were a couple of minutes late or something...which we won't be anyway..for I made sure we left on time..I am the eager one in here..remember(winks)

Khushi replies chuckling to herself.

Her : well to be honest...you aren't the only eager one for sure..like pakka se ok? as in – I am as eager to just see you and I think I am also as eager to have you see me!!(winks)

Him : really? are you now?

Her : you very well know I am ...meri jaan...how much more time ya?? I mean can you believe this Arnav..finally...it's the time for our first pre-wedding function finally!! Feels surreal doesn't it? I mean I have no idea if I can even equate Dear hearts exhilarated heartbeats into any equation.(Hearts)

Him : feel surreal for sure Sparkle and I don't think I can equate my emotions in to any equation or words for that matter. I think I'll just focus on showing you how I feel – when we have some privacy later on after the ceremony.(winks)

That makes Khushi – blush up instantly and she replies mischievously.

Her : yeah...I'd like that...Skipper Blue...or no wait..I love the sound of that...(winks)

And just as she taps send to that she remembers that she was still to video call with Jess and Shivi collectively for a bit before everyone arrived and she quickly writes another text to Arnav.

Her : love..acha..listen..I did promise Jess and Shivi that I will get on a video call with them after I was ready and everything thike? and I also have to share pics with Samaira, Noor, Sachi maam..too..so I'll just get on with that...come soon..please...I am waiting for you...(hearts)

Her phone beeps.

Him : ok then Sparkle...you get on with that and I shall see you super soon!

Her : (hearts and kisses emoticons) P.s – don't reply now love or we will keep chatting..

And as Khushi shifts to getting on with a collective group call with Jess and Shivi next and the rest of the picture and selfie sharing bit with everyone else in the close friends group – her heartbeats continuing to pace up at the speed of light.

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10 Minutes Later

Reva, Abhimanyu exchanged a happy playful nudge into each other's arms, deciding to tease their eldest son a little as their car – finally pulled into Siddhi.(Gupta Mansion)

Arnav was seated with them in the same car taking in the front seat. Akash, Payal and Dadi were in the other car right behind them.

Reva clears her throat as she catches Arnav straightening up excitedly in his seat and she says mischeviously to her husband – " I bet you..that Arnav is going to dash out the car in like a second..the minute it reaches a halt on the front porch for sure..."

Abhimanyu grins as he adds mischeviously too – " really Reva? Atleast have your bets right at this point in time...I mean..it would be an apt bet if you make that a fraction of the second...or maybe just make that a nanosecond..altogether..."

That makes Arnav turn around to grin at his parents as he says in a tone of playful disbelief – " really? Mom..Dad?? do you think this is the right time to pull my leg? I mean..I am a nervous groom to be right here..alright? cut me some slack...please..."

Abhimanyu and Reva grin at him in unsion as they say – " ofcourse this is the precise time to pull your leg Arnav beta..,"and they both pause as they add happily next – " and please...as your parents..we both know that you are not nervous at all..Mr .Soon Groom to be...you are just plain excited..."

That makes Verma uncle chuckle to himself and Arnav looks at him happily as he states – " acha..uncle..ab aap bhi??"( okay uncle..now you too??"

Verma uncle grins at Arnav as he says – " I am so happy for you Arnav beta..."

Arnav nods at him happily and he winks back at his parents grinning straightening up his Kurta a little in his seat as the car was almost nearing to a halt to the front porch – " oh you both are right though..Mom and Dad..for I am not nervous at all...just crazily excited...I mean you know I have waited for this day for quite a bit..which basically means...that Dad was right in saying...that I'd be out the door...in a split of a nanosecond...Mom..you did need to make your bet right..,"and with that they all share a happy warm laugh and Arnav finally rushes out the seat and car as he just mentioned he would.

Reva and Abhimanu get out immediately grinning to themselves happily.Dadi, Akash and Payal get out the other car too and Akash winks at Payal as he takes her by the hand with them both walking up to an excited Arnav and Akash says – " see Payal..didn't I tell you...that bhai was going to channelise the running in between the wickets avatar of himself the minute he got off the car??"

That makes Payal chuckle and Arnav adds grinning back at his brother happily and pulling Payal into a brother sidehug embrace – " Payal..this is where I exactly tell you...that he was doing pretty much the same when we were headed to yours for your Roka..just look at him trying to take my case right now.."

Akash groans as he winks at Arnav – " bhai..that was our secret.."

Payal sidehugs Arnav happily as she asks playfully – " really Arnav bhai? And you tell me that now??"

They all share a happy laugh and Dadi, Abhimanyu and Reva finally walk upto the kids and say – " come on then..kids..lets get in..."

Everyone nods and as they take the first step forward – the main door opens and out comes Sagar , Nisha, Anj and Rahul springing towards them happily and Sagar hugs Abhimanyu happily as he says – " so here we are..all set for another Roka within our family..almost reminds me of the time when we came over for Rahul/Anjali's Roka'

Abhimanyu grins as he adds hugging back Sagar – "and I was the happy overwhelmed Daddy that day Sagar...for even though I was happy...I was all emotional in my heart..so I guess..its fair to say that we trade seats today..for today..I am just an excited father..who can't wait to have Khushi come home..."

Sagar nods at him – grinning emotional.

Anjali and Rahul walk upto greet and hug – Arnav and Akash and Payal happily too as Nisha and Reva exchange a warm loving hug in the meanwhile as well and Sagar and Nisha shift to greeting Dadi lovingly too.

After that Nisha moves to greeting Payal as Anjali continued to hug Payal happily from the side and she says – " Payal beta..this is your first time coming home..as in formally..as Akash's soon bride to be too...so it brings us immense happiness to welcome you home.."

Payal smiles at Nisha as she says – " oh please aunty..no formality please..."

Nisha beams at her happily – " its just the occasion beta..otherwise you know me..I am zero on formality.."

That makes them all share a warm laugh and Anjali catches onto her brother looking all impatiently towards the main enterance and she says to all finally – " okay everyone...how about if we get in now and let bhai meet his Sparkle..or else..you know..he might just dash in before us all any second now.."

That makes everyone grin as Arnav says beaming at his sister happily – " thank you Anj...you are the bestest..sibling..ever.."

Akash winks at Arnav as he says – " ouch ..bhai...,"and they both share a warm sidehug as Sagar, Nisha, Rahul and Anjali finally lead the way to all.

And just as they reached the main door and Nisha was going to push it open and step in – the gates open up with Khushi behind the doors beaming up happily as she grins to all and adds – " oops...sorry everyone...I couldn't wait any longer in there formally..or so I thought..I might just open the door to everyone...."

Arnav halts in his tracks right there a little behind his parents and grandmother – for the sight of His Sparkle all dressed in a Saree for the very first time had stumped him completely. Wow-ed him Insanely would be the better word. For a second – he was transported to a Land off a Dazed Admiration which actually meant that he couldn't take his eyes off at her at all – as she was in the process of meeting and greeting the elders first as in His parents, dadi and then greeting Akash and Payal as they all started to make their way in – and finally she looks up across at him and their eyes lock intensely from across.

Rahul looked at everyone as he said to all – " ok everyone..lets head on in..lets give Junior about two minutes to welcome her Mr Stranger in for he seemed to have rooted to his spot in front of the main entrance still..."

Everyone shares a happy chuckle and they nod at one another and make their way in towards the formal living room - giving – Arnav and Khushi – a moment or so – to have their moment.

Khushi continues to lean by the main door's sideframe as she keeps her eyes locked with Arnav's intensely too almost shivering under his uber intent gaze that was raking its way all over her and she says softly pretty mischeviously – " hey...you...Skipper Blue...come on in..will you?? I mean..how will our roka ceremony start if you decide to stand rooted to your spot right now haan?"

Arnav instructs his mind to get out of the Daze it had set out on and he steps a couple of steps forward towards his Sparkle in quick strides now and adds grinning as he positions himself to stand right in front off her – looming over her frame – "and whose fault is it in the first place Sparkle?? I mean its totally your fault for deciding to stun me this way at the entrance itself..,"and he recalls a ghappy memory from the past and he adds reaching his hand out to hold hers and lace their hands tight together – " you just love to take my case at our home's entrances...don't you??"

Khushi nods at him lovingly as she grips their hands together in a tight laced clutched and she winks – " ofcourse I do love that Skipper Blue...I am sure you are very well aware that you must need to get used to this bit...it might just be a common practice in the future...for my future husband..you see.."

They share a happy chuckle and Arnav kisses Khushi's hand lovingly as he adds – " well well well...point noted for sure Mrs Raizada to be...you literally just took my breathe away...yet again.."

Khushi grins as she kisses his hand too – " and I am only returning the favour love...for you took away mine..too...,"and she pauses as Arnav caresses her cheek next lovingly and their eyes lock – emotionally for a bit.

It is right then they hear Anjali's voice come through – " Bhai..Junior..come soon...please..Dadi wants to start with a little aarti off you too in the Mandir..pehle..."

That breaks their emotional eyelock as Arnav finally steps into the main door and Khushi closes it shut and they both continue to hold hands tight still as Khushi asks – " ready..Mr Stranger?? we are about to get officially shotgunned for one another...religiously.."

Arnav kisses on her hand again as he answers grinning – " I love the sound of shotgunned religiously Sparkle...and you know very well- I'v been more than just ready for this moment..forever Sparkle..."

Khushi nods at him lovingly and as they hear Anjali call out to them again – they finally make their way in hand in hand – all set to go through their Roka- finally!!

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Authors Note – Stranger and Sparkle Look.

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90 Minutes Later

8:45 PM

Khushi can't really fight her giggles as she pulls a grinning Arnav by his hand up the stairs towards her gaming zone as she says to him happily – " oh come on...hurry up..Skipper Blue..I mean..thank god..Anj helped us sneak out for a bit right now..for everyone's busy with the wedding talkies..and I am glad its Akash and Payal's ongoing details and preps they are discussing about right now..which means that this was the perfect time to just sneak out thike? I mean look at the things you make me do haan...I mean sneaking out..out of our very own Roka...you know how difficult it is na??"

The Roka ceremony had finished for them around 45 minutes ago and everyone had then gathered for a round of snacking up on some starters and catching up as a group. Finally – five minute ago – Khushi had finally nudged Anjali to help her sneak out for a bit with Arnav towards her gaming zone.

Arnav grins as he pulls on Khushi's hand as they reach the floor landing on her gaming floor and he pushes her gently against the wall and he adds holding both her hands in his and states sincerely – " Sparkle...easy on your running up the stairs in your heels please..."

Khushi grins as she adds narrowing her eyes at him – "uff ya...you na..worry to much ya Skipper Blue...I mean..I am obsolutely fine ya now love..."

Arnav nods and he kisses her forhead – " I know that Love..and I cannot thank god enough for it ofcourse..but still...be careful ok??remember how you always say – you have this conflicted relationship with your heels...what was that...you once told me?? I swear to you Skipper Blue...I shall one day write an article title - The Curious Case of High Heeled Shoes..."

That makes Khushi chuckle as she asks locking her happy gaze with his – " you remember that even??"

Arnav nods winking at her – " ofcourse dammit...I remember..every word spoken, every gesture ,unspoken vibes, ever exchanged in between of us Sparkle..and if you tell me that you don't...I shall surely be bummed*beyond all of infinity.."

Khushi whacks his arm playfully as she says – " ofcourse I remember ya love...on that note...I think I will get around to writing that article soonish maybe..its been due for a bit..,"and she adds with a heartfelt smile next – " acha thike..if it makes you feel any better...I promise I shall not run my way around in heels for now atleast..k? we will take the elevator back down when we leave..k?"

Arnav nods and kisses her forhead lovingly and Khushi says beaming up at him happily – " the only reason I did not take the elevator because that would be like upfront in front of everyone na...this staircase was easier one to sneak out from the side na baba..anyway..I also told Anj..that if anyone spots us missing..which I am sure they will..she will just tell them..that its totally kool to let us have atleast some time out by ourselves after our Roka..given that we haven't been able to catch up at all as just the two of us..since yesterday..."

Arnav grins happily as he says – " fair points of negotiations made there Sparkle..remind me to thank Anj on that...yet again..I am sure everyone will comply for a bit...."

Khushi nods and she catches hold of his hand as she says leading him in and towards her gaming and study zone – " yes...they will surely...acha..now first...you come here na baba..."

Arnav totally let her lead the way as he walked along happily smitten and he asks teasing her further now that they were finally alone – " but Sparkle...I do wonder why did you drag us to the gaming zone for some private time..I mean I'd prefer if we just went to your room intead.."

Khushi looks at him sideways with narrowed mischevious eyes as she continues to lead the way in – " uff na...you na..shameless you are when you get talking like this...I mean not that I don't love it...but...know this Skipper Blue...I have that sorted too...I mean won't escaping to the room make things look more obvious??? So yeah..i just thought...why not come in to my gaming zone..for you see...my study is also completely eligible to comply off as a private space..eventually,"she finishes with a playful wink.

Arnav hold on her hands and makes them both pause on their tracks and he immediately cups Khushi's face in his hands and kisses her intensely – but briefly and he adds 30 seconds later opening his eyes to look into hers – " Just had to kiss you right here..right now..Sparkle..even though we aren't in your study yet...,"and he adds with another playful wink – " on that note – you do get some extra bonus points for your excellent plotting...Sparkle.."

Khushi chuckles happily and her happy emotions do get all emotional as her eyes well up happily next and Arnav cups her face tenderly immediately as he asks – " hey..hey..Sparkle?? whats wrong??,"and he wipes a happy tear outta the corner of her eye lovingly.

Khushi holds his wrist lovingly as she admits – " nothing's wrong silly Skipper Blue...I am just super happy...and...,"and she pauses.

Arnav asks emotions returning to engulf him too – " and what Sparkle??"

Khushi takes him by the hand again as she leads the way to her gaming zone where she had a little cricket pitch play zone dished out and she says – "and I obviously want to pick up my bat in front of you for real..as in..in real time...I know you me on the videocall live...but I just want you to see me do the same right now...I mean...is it okay? I just want you to actually watch me play out a over..ill just on the ball machine..."

And now that his Sparkle had actually voiced this out – Arnav felt all his emotions go haywire as he adds engulfing her in an immediate hug – " I'd love that Sparkle...obviously..dammit...I would just love to see you play again...live...in front off me..."

Khushi hugs him hard for two minutes or so and after she pulls back and grins at him as she says – " there you go..Skipper Blue...sit up there..on the futon from the side..meanwhile..I go on to get set to play..."

Arnav nods happily and takes his seat all set to witness the overwhelming happy sight off his Sparkle picking up the bat in front off him and he is all amused too – for it also was pretty much the first time he was seeing – anyone get set with Bat, Helmet and Arm guards on in a Saree.

And so he watches – all smitten, bedazzled to the edge of space again as His Sparkle gets into her gaming net zone and steps out of her heels and gets set with her Helmet, Arm guards and Bat in Hand quickly and she calls out to him grinning looking back – "sorry ya love.. I won't be able to put on the leg guards since I am still in the saree..just the helmet and bat and arm guards for now...I know ..I promised you that I wouldn't play without any guards..but you understand my situation right now na love...."

Arnav nods grinning as he answers back – " I know Sparkle...I get it...just be careful alright??"

Khushi nods at him happily and she says to him – " there that's the control unit in there na in front of you love...just fix it to six balls na and start it out for me na??"

Arnav nods grinning and he does the same and about 30 seconds later as he finally takes in the sight off his Sparkle playing out her next 6 batting shots in front off him with great ease as if she really never were away from her Game for months – he feels his elated euphoric emotions consume and engulf him completely – Indeed.

And the minute Khushi finishes playing the last shot and she looks back at him happily to ask – " howwzzatttt Skipper Blue??," he immediately walks over to her and hugs her tight into himself from behind kissing her on the shoulder taking her by an instant surprise as he admits emotionally – " godammit...Sparkle...you have no idea..what I feel right now...to finally see you...like this....in real time...I know you have waited...all this freaking while...for..this...I know darling...I know...,"and he pauses because emotions choke his voicebox.

Khushi just leans back into his embrace resting her head on his left shoulder with her bat still intact in her hands and her helmet still on her head and her arm guards on too and she clutches on his hands tight around her waist as she admits sincerely – " I know iv been trying love...but I don't think I will be able to do justice to explaining what this moment means to me.."

Arnav hugs her tighter. She clutches on his hands around her waist tighter too and she whispers softly – " I just can't tell you..how good it felt to just know that you are watching me right now...I just wanted you to see me...pla..,"and she pauses as happy tears make their way down her cheeks.

And just like that for about two minutes – the two of them stand frozen and statued in each other arms with both their hands gripped tight over Khushi's bat in hand too and Khushi asks in a soft whisper next – " but you didn't answer me love...as in howwzzaatttt???"

Arnav finally turns her around by her shoulders and he adds grinning – " well you know my answer already don't you love??,"and he adds with a wink – " although I do have to say that I was a tad bit distracted by just You altogether..as in..it isn't everyday I see the woman I love bat in front off me clad in a killer sexy saree..."

Khushi chuckles at that as she pouts adorably – " well..you can credit that bit to my crazy dear mind...Skipper Blue.."

And they both share a happy warm chuckle and Arnav finally tucks her helmet out of her head and locks his intent gaze with hers as he also begins to help her with her arm guards out next and once he had them in his hands too along with her helmet – he took her by the hand and placed them carefully back in their spot and he states intently – " aplogies...Sparkle...I need to kiss you now..and I need to kiss you bad..and deep and hard..which means that its better if we head to your study now? "

Khushi nods at him lovingly and they both finally place her bat back in position too and Arnav takes her by the hand towards the study – and Khushi follows in an excited anticipated silence knowing very well that the minute she shut the door to her Study – they would give in to their – Ravage Mode.

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As expected - Just as Khushi closes the door to her study room shut – Arnav pins her against the door and closes his lips over hers instantly in a deep, hard kiss – not having it in him to hold out longer.He also knew they were short on time for someone or the other would ring them up to come down soon. He had to make the most of the time in hand.

He continues to kiss her hard and deep as he whispers into her lips five minutes later – continuing to cupp her face urgently in his hands– " I told you...Sparkle...that I would show you...exactly what I have been feeling right? so yup...now is the time..I start..doing just that perhaps..??"

Khushi tightens her hands around his neck as she whispers back hoarsely into his lips – " yes...please...Arnav..now is the time..for sure..we are short on it..for sure.. I mean...Superbro might call...or Anj...or Payal/Akash...or our parents...on that note...a crazy thought just came into my mind...,"and she paused to just kiss him madly again trying to dominate the kiss bummed out that he wouldn't let her take over.

Three heated minutes later - Arnav laces his hands roughly in her hair as he asks into her haggered breaths – "what crazy thought? Sparkle??"

Khushi whimpers back cathing on her breathe momentarily clutching on the sides of his ethic jacket – "I mean its crazy though isn't it love?as in... it surely was easier for us to sneak out this way when no one knew about us...as in...its like become a tad bit difficult na...but know what..as much as I have been aching for our privacy..I do feel all nervous and embarrassed too..."

Arnav admits consuming her lower lip into his hard – " yes...difficult for sure Sparkle..but wait? Why do you feel nervous and embarrassed??,"he asks pausing to kiss her momentarily.

Khushi states locking her intense gaze with Arnav's – " uff ya love...I mean...everyone including our parents and Dadi.. will probably actually know the underlying reason as to why we sneaked out for some privacy na...that's why.."

Arnav nods in an instant understanding and chuckles at that kissing Khushi's head and then locks his heated and intense gaze with Khushi's and winks playfully – " oh yes...I get that...it's a good thing that we are getting married soon then...meri jaan??"

Khushi nods sure that her gaze was as intense as his too and she says lacing her hands through his hair pulling him closer – " it's a bloody good thing indeed...."

Arnav kisses her instantly again all hard and deep and Khushi responds with equal fervour. He had waited to accelerate on their passionate kisses further for months until Khushi's complete recovery not wanting to hurt her with any jerk or sniggle in the heat of their moments and now that he knew that he finally had this time with her – free from all of that worry - was obviously edging him on further to the edge of passionate insanity and as much as he could sense – it was edging on his Sparkle too.

He began to touch her and caress her in his usual mode like a mad man possessed – his hands caressing her bare midriff and back from under the saree cover and then her back curves over her saree and the fact that Khushi was moaning his name back into his lips clutching on him tight and pulling him closer– only continued to fuel him further.

Khushi whispers back hoarsely amidst deep kisses, loving his urgent, hard, and possesive caresses all over her – " godammit...Arnav..I missed the feel of you caressing me this way so so much....wow...oh wow...I love the feel of your hands on me insane...you know that don't you??,"she finished with another moan as his caresses became more urgent.

Arnav whispers back intensely – " you didn't miss me..more than I missed you Sparkle...but this was the reason why I was so careful prior..for we both know that..things get rough in between of us..when..I..,"and he pauses to consume her lips with his intensely yet again.

Khushi succumbs into his dominating deep prologened french kiss yet again and about five more heated minutes later she pulls back as she asks cupping his face in her hands – " when you what? dammit? say it to me...please.."

Arnav admits intensely – " when..I am driven by my crazy desire for you...so much so that it consumes my mind...insane..and everything else ceazes to exist around me then..."

Khushi asks next biting her lip mischievously – " really? is that what is driving you insane right now??"

Arnav nods his passionate gaze burning into hers – " you know it is...Sparkle..."

Khushi nods as she gives me a heartfelt smile – " it's the same for me to dammit...it's the same for me...and well...love...I am completely fine now alright?? you don't have anything to worry about..at all..now..okay?? except for yes...you can't mess up my hair much thike?even though they are all open... as in or else everyone will know what we were upto when we make our way down back.."

They share a happy chuckle and Arnav nods as he says playfully – " or wait..how about..if you let me mess them up anyway..given I promise that I will help you set them back in place..as is..."

Khushi nods grinning – " well okay...I don't want to negotiate on that for sure Skipper Blue...I mean if you can help me fix it back to what it was ..then no worries at all...,"and she pauses to take out her earrings carefully,leaning aside and placing them on the sidetable – " but yes..lets put these here...safe and sound...," and she pauses on her words as she feels Arnav's one hand pull her back from her leaning sideways frame straight up within the circle of his arms again and he caresses her left cheek with his left hand sensuously and his right hand travels up in its possessive caress over her upper curve next urgently and her breathe hitches in her throat but she keeps her eyes locked with his heated gaze nonetheless wanting him to read and see every bit off what she was feeling amidst his caresses on her this way - after ages.

And just like that they continue to stare into each others heated gazes for the next minute or so as Arnav continues with his intense caresses on both her upper curves– and the very next second they both lean in to kiss each other madly again.

And this time around – Their Heated Prolonged French kiss was not just Deep and Hard. It was rough and urgent and rushed yet packed with the need to feel the sensuality off the moment as much too.

Arnav continues to caress her deep and Khushi continues to tug him closer and finally minutes later they finally walk up front not letting go from the heated kiss even for a moment and tumble together on the couch and Arnav pushes Khushi back into it in a rush but gently still and he gets on top off her instantly and begins to trail a line of heated kisses down her neckline before he finally tugs on her saree as he whispers urgently – " Sparkle...you need to tell me how to untug this off you right now? I mean is there a pin or something??if yes..where is it? "

Khushi nods as she whispers giving him a heartfelt smile – " ofcourse there is a pin ya love...wait..,"and she leans up on her elbow and gestures Arnav as to where the pin was tucked away on her shoulder and she helps him tug it off her and Arnav keeps the pin aside on the center table in front of the couch in a rush and when he finally gently tugs the front cover off her saree aside to the left – he feels his desire for her heighten on its own accord and he admits locking his gaze with hers again – " Sparkle...I ...need...more...but..,"and he pauses to just kiss her hard again lifting both her hands up and over her head and cages them tenderly in his right grip.

Khushi understands what he meant and she moans back into his lips three minutes later – " I know...I want it too...and I know the but is for the time at hand..but let's not worry about that until the phone buzzes...,"and she leans up on her elbows yet again as she whispers helping him tug out his jacket and Arnav quickly gets his Kurta out in a jiffy and he leans into Khushi and consumes her lips madly again before trailing a line of deep kisses over the necklines and the collar bones and the rest of the exposed neck area to him and then he continues to shower the same attention to her right shoulder blade pulling her sleeve down of her corset blouse and unhooking her hooks from behind with his left hand too.

And when Khushi finally feels him tug her corset blouse aside and off her in a urgent rush and she was now torso- bare in front off him after ages – with his hands coming into caress her bare uppercurves all hard immediately as he buried his head into the crook of her neck and continued kissing her hard on her neckline like she loves - she feels her very own passion ignite within her as she moans and whimpers his name and whispers – " Love...please....you..,"and she pauses starting to feel all lost amidst their passion.

Arnav whispers hoarsely in her ears – " I know Sparkle..but I think my hands intend to take their own sweet time..they are loving the feel your curves coming alive in them..after ages...,"and he continues to caress her deep.

Khushi's breathe hitches in her throat yet again as she whispers with great difficulty – " I love the exclusive attentions of just your hands too my love...but.. we are short on time na love..as in..what if..someone calls..like now...,"and she pauses in her words for it seemed that – that was all she needed to say as Arnav's lips closed tightly around her one pebbled peak instantly and she could only lace her free hand into his hair tugging him closer and moan his name in a continuous rollercoaster of passionate pleasure.

Arnav was loving it.

He was loving the way – His Sparkle was responding to his intense ways off his lips having their way with her curves yet again which was why he just continued to have his intense, rough and urgent ways with her uppercurves, exploring every inch of it with his lips – as if it were the first time that he was.

Her continuous edgy whimpers and moans only stirred up his need to touch her and feel her more intimately and while he continued to have his intense ways with her curves with his lips – his one hand caressed her stomach hard before trying to get its way around and in through the back of her saree so that he could feel her backcurve in his hand too and he whispers against her upper curve pausing on his exploration momentarily – " Sparkle...will it be easier for me the other way round? As in if I just tug the saree up??"

Khushi was so lost in the moments anyway that she could only muster a whimper – " yes...lov..e....i..t will be ea...sier that way...oh god..ya..now I f..eel l..ikk..e.e..why d..id I wear t..h..is sa..ree??su..ch a ha..s..sle.."

Arnav leans up for a second as he cups her right cheek in his hand and whispers hoarsely – " no...please..don't say that dammit... I am so freaking glad that you wore this Sprakle...it's a hassle I am loving dealing with...for sure..."

Khushi leans up to kiss him all over his shoulder blades and his neck sides instantly and caressing his bare back as she asks whispering into his ears loving her affect on him – " really..are you loving this hassle love???but I am sure you agree ..that its such a pity...I can't wrap my legs around you as easily though ya..."

Arnav pushes back Khushi into the couch as he says – " yes...I agree on that for that makes me feel all closer and intimate into you..but Sparkle..please..how about you take over with your ministrations later...let me have my moment...right..now...pleaseee..."

Khushi nods – pretty much delighted to let him have his way with her first and Arnav says hoarsely locking his gaze with hers as his right hand returns to caress her curve and his other hand works up her saree up– " I am dying to touch you intimately.."

Khushi's fights her very own intense anticipation as she admits loving the feel of his hands working the saree up and touching her bare legs and thighs along the way – " and I am dying to feel you touch me...Arnav..."

Arnav is glad that he is able to get most of her Saree wedged up and collected up her midriff by now giving him all the free access to just caress her backcurves in his hands for a bit too and he whispers a minute later loving the play of intense expressions up her face as he did the same – " then maybe...it's about time...I put us both out of that dying aching wait..isn't it Sparkle??"

Khushi nods as she instantly leans up on her elbow and pulls him closer by the head and kisses him deep instantly as she whispers into his lips caressing his back urgently all over – " touch me...now...please..and whilst you are at it..just kiss me this way too..."

Arnav does.

As his lips claims hers in a heated prolonged french kiss – his fingers finally nudge their way through her lower intimate garment seeking their way towards the intimate her and touch her gently to start with.

His initial gentle touch was enough to put Khushi on the flame and she could only try to dominate their kiss in the process of wanting to mirror her passionate emotions back to him and whimper his name back into his lips over and over again.

Arnav's plan as always was to caress her intimately gently at first before the shades of his urgent passion took over but the way her body was responding to him at the moment, giving him all the access he needed - led him to succumb to his urgent self as he began to caress her deep loving the way she was moaning and whimpering and tugging on him as the heated duel between their lips continued too.

Khushi finally was able to wrap her left leg around his waist too now that most off her saree was wedged up in between and just as she felt his fingers beginning to explore her further more possessively deeply – she heard him ask softly pausing on their heated kiss whispering in her ear – " my lips need to accompany my hands now Sparkle?? okay??"

Khushi could only whimper a feeble yes – all lost in the whirpools of their intense desire for one another and before she knew it she was back to her shivering self as Arnav trailed a line of kisses down her torso, her stomach and then up her legs, thighs and inner thighs – and before he was finally about to dipped his heard forward to claim her intimacy intimately with his lips - they both heard the shrill ring from Khushi's phone which was in Arnav's ethnics jacket pocket - fall in their ears suddenly – leading them both to let out a collective curse and groan of disappointment at the same time – pulling them out of their heated moments.

Arnav pulls and straightens up to just place a soft kiss on her bare stomach and Khushi sighs as she says – " I wish we could just let it ring..but I am afraid if we do that...we will have any of them come over to the floor here...we'v been gone for quite a bit..."

Arnav lets out another disappointed curse under his breathe as he says – " godaamit...I know...take that...Sparkle..,"and he finally sits up next to her and Khushi sits up too and he hands her – her phone and her corset blouse from the floor which she begins to put on side by side as she takes the call too after steadying her breathes for a couple of seconds prior.

Arnav begins to help Khushi put her corset blouse back on as Khushi answers back Rahul that they would be down in another five to seven minutes.

As she hangs up – Khushi shoots Arnav an apologetic look as she says – " sorry love...but we gotta head down soon...dinner is served..and everyone is waiting for us to join back..they won't start without us....,"and she admits next with an adorable chuckle – "everyone probably surely thinks they gave us enough time for privacy already......"

That makes them both share a warm chuckle and Arnav says again- grinning continuing to help his Sparkle dress up – " well I just have to say this again...it's a good thing that we are getting married soon then..isn't it Sparkle??"

Khushi winks at him playfully looking back as she says – " good*beyond all of infinity indeed...ya..now chalo..help me jaldi jadli...ya Skipper Blue..or you want Superbro to come knocking on the study door..like just imagine if he actually does that..."

Arnav chuckles as he leans forward to kiss her bare shoulder lovingly – " I don't think he will do that though Sparkle...I mean I don't remember barging on him and Anj ever...so I am sure he will consider that in his head...,"and he pauses for that earns him a happy playful smack from Khushi on his arm as she continues to fan her flushed cheeks side by side too in order to tune down the flush and blush up her roasted Heinz Mode Cheeks.

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Four minutes later – as they were about to make their way out the study and just as they had reached the door, Arnav caught hold off Khushi's hand pushing her back against the wall caging her exactly as he had caged her the minute they had stepped in not very long ago and he states cupping her right cheek in his hand and caressing his thumb on it gently – " I do thank my stars that the saree was a stiched one Sparkle..for that saved me a couple of minutes..how about you let me kiss you for a little while..before we step out again because once we do and head down..I am sure I am not going to succeed in getting any alone time with you after..."

Khushi chuckles at that as she whispers wrapping her arms around his neck – " well..I like the bit where in you are absolutely insatiable when it comes to kissing me ...Skipper Blue.."

Arnav raises his eyebrow at her playfully - loving the tender moment – " just like??"

Khushi chuckles adorably – " oops...correction..I love..,"and they both lean in to kiss each other deeply for a minute again and Khushi reluctantly entangles her lips away from his as she whispers locking her gaze with his– " come ..lets go.."

Arnav nods and just as they are about to open the door together – Khushi pauses and to his surprise she pulls him closer by the head and takes both his lips into her in a brief single-double lip kiss as she whispers after – " Happy Roka to us meri jaan...once again ...like finally...."

Arnav whisper back happily keeping his forehead on hers – " Happy Roka to us meri jaan...,"and they both share another emotional acknowledgement of the same in a meaningful eyelock before they finally step out hand in hand out of Khushi's study.

And while they are walking to the elevator – Arnav asks – pushing his luck – " Sparkle...is there by no chance that I can stay over..or maybe you can come over for a stay over tomorrow..before I leave home day after on the 8th morning with the unit...as our training camp for the Asia Cup begins in Mohali this time around?? I mean I haven't slept with you in my arms for ages."

Khushi shoots him a disappointed look lacing her arm through his as they continue to walk together – " I wish ya...love that..any of us could do that...I mean I am a little embarrassed to ask Mom and Dad about the same anyway..I mean now that its all out in the open...I told you na..love..it was so much easier for us to sneak around when everyone didn't know...now its just like...Mom and Dad will be a tad bit uncomfortable with me staying the night there..or you here.. I am sure...I mean when I wasn't well and was on bed rest it was a different thing na.....now they'll probably know its probably because we want to sneak around..so..I just feel thoda embarrassed...,"and she pauses in her tracks as she says shooting him an apologetic adorable look – " sorry...love...and you know I miss the feel of sleeping in your arms too..."

Arnav nod and he kisses her forehead as they step into the elevator – " don't be sorry Sparkle...I understand...I was just pushing my luck..anyways but you and Anj are coming over tomorrow right? like during the day??"

Khushi nods at him lovingly as the elevator door shuts – " yes..ofcourse...I am going to spend the full day with you..thike..I mean I told Anj we will come over after breakfast only..because then...I won't see you again for a while n..,"and the words stay put in her mouth as she is pulled in for another intense and brief kiss by Arnav instantly.

30 seconds later – Arnav lets go of her reluctantly as he says with a wink – " almost forgot that the elevator gives me an excellent opportunity to steal a last second kiss...Sparkle.."

Khushi chuckles at that as she says clutching their laces hands tight – " I love that ofcourse ,"and she pauses and adds her gaze turning emotional again – " and you too...I love you my Mr Stranger..."

Arnav kisses her forhead quickly as he replies sincerely keeping his emotional gaze locked with hers – "and I love you..back...Sparkle...more than I could ever say,"and he pauses for Khushi hugs him tight for a second and he engulfs her in his arms all tight too.

Finally, the elevator door opens on the ground floor where everyone was waiting for them – and Arnav and Khushi exchange another vulnerable emotional eyelock and they finally step out hand in hand making their way back to join both their families – each of them feeling extremely content, elated and peaceful in their Hearts with a mesmerising happy grin marked on each of their Lips.

Indeed.

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TADAAAA.

How was the Update Guysssss?? Will be eager to know what you all think?

Next Update : Tuesday Night Mostly.Also yes we are headed for another Medium Leap.(Winks....)

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Much Love.

Always.

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