Chapter 51

Epilogue

There everything shattered again.. Thought Arnav! He smirked seeing Sanjay walking towards them. And he was accompanied by his little sister, Mahi Raizada. He was extremely happy to meet Mahi but not Sanjay.. However, the doubts in his mind question him why the hell Mahi is here with Sanjay? Why do he getting strong vibes that something certainly growing between them or maybe just one side..

Sanjay stood in front of Khushi with a pair of eyes that can scare Khushi. She started to look at the tiles below her feet trying to avoid those fury eyes. But, the moment he opened his mouth his voice doesn't looked scary as his eyes were proving.

Sanjay: "How are you feeling now?" The softness of Sanjay's voice moist Khushi's eyes. She was always closed with him. And due of the circumstance and her behaviour it seemed like she hurt her brother somewhere even though he wasn't expressing to her.

She hugged him immediately. Despite, of losing her parents at a very small age Sanjay had never made her feel the lost. He played the role of mother and father to her and loved her in every possible way where Khushi would never miss their parents.

On the other side, Mahi and Arnav too shared a small hug. But she still gave strange glance to Arnav for hiding his love for Khushi. She felt extremely angry on herself for not realizing the love between her brother, Arnav and best friend Khushi.

Sanjay (Pulling back from the hug): "Nanu is waiting for us.. We should start now.." His words were enough to frowns everyone's brow. Mahi didn't know he was planning to take Khushi.. She thought he came here for a talk and to meet Khushi. Even Khalash (Nanu) worn Sanjay not to come in between Khushi and Arnav.. He didn't want Khushi to sacrifices her happiness for the family.

Khushi: "Where?" She asked with her voice sinking in..

Sanjay: "To our house, New York." Khushi's eyes opened wide in shocked so does Mahi. Arnav clutched his fist tightly trying to calm his anger. Whereas, Khushi's next words surprised him..

Khushi: "No . . . I can't go ... I want to stay here . . . with Arnav.." That literally shocked Arnav. He didn't expect her to choose him. In fact, this happening for the first time ever in their relationship that she chooses Arnav Singh Raizada beyond anyone. The man she loved? She refused her brother the family she cared for him? Though, Arnav wanted to interrupt but he halted his tongue as he wanted to see what else Khushi would do to defend their love. Before this it was always him.. Now, for a change he wanted to see how she deal with her brother for their love..

Sanjay: "You can't marry him.. He's not the man for you." He tried to convince his sister. Probably, there was something that he doesn't like in Arnav Singh Raizada. He still couldn't identify what made Khushi choose Arnav over Zain? ASR always has a bad reputation due to his unbearable anger and very famous with the player tag. Sanjay didn't want Khushi to ruin her life for a man like him.

Khushi: "He is the only man for me.. He's not bad. I love him but the fact is he loves me even more then I do.. I can't leave him this time. I doesn't want to lose him because I love him, Bhaiya.."

Butterflies were flying in Arnav Singh Raizada's stomach. Can he be more happy then this? He doesn't think so! She vomited to her brother how important he is to her. Sanjay stood like a statue without uttering a word. There was no doubt that a lot of questions probably running in his mind. He needed to be practical instead of thinking about himself. If Khushi can find sincere in Arnav then for sure there was something in that man that he couldn't see through his eyes. ASR wasn't a good friend of his. They knew only through business and that too formally.

Sanjay took a deep breath before he could continue with his words. It's somehow difficult to take such move but he needed to do for his sister. She loves Arnav and he had no right to stop that love from blooming.

Sanjay: "I want you and him back to India - As SOON as possible.." He pressed the word soon even though his voice was firm.

Khushi's happiness reached at such level that she jumped and hugged her brother immediately. In that process, she literally hissed due to the pain on her knees. Quickly, Arnav and Sanjay hold her and made her seat on the couch.

Sanjay: "Is there something wrong with your knee?" Suspicious started to develop within his heart.

Khushi: "I -"

Sanjay: "Wait!.." He eyed Arnav this time. The eyes he refused to meet few minutes ago as he believed that he would take a wrong step. "You promised my grandpa that you'll take care of her.. Is this your way to take care?" He was more into mocking then questioning.

Khushi: "Bhaiyya - Listen"

Sanjay: "No Khushi.. Let me finish.." Again he turned to meet Arnav.. "You -" Arnav showed his palm to Sanjay, stopping him from continue whatever shit he wanted to chant.

Arnav: "I had enough for you Mr.Sanjay Malhotra.. Just remember one thing right now that the ground you're standing now belongs to me. It won't take me a second to throw you out from my property." Both of them were staring each other with big round eyes as they cornea going to fall out if they didn't narrow the size.

Mahi: "Stop both of you.." She finally interrupted. But then, was shut by both of them.

This time it was Arnav's turn who raged the most. He doesn't like the way Sanjay shouted at his sister, Mahi.

Arnav: "Don't you dare to be rude to my sister.."

Sanjay: "Ohh - You feel hurt? Then what about you do the same to Khushi? That acceptable?" There were plain silences between them. If Khushi didn't interfere now she knew it going to be worst.

Khushi: "Can you both please stop it?" She stood just near to them. The couch isn't helping her to reduce her frustration over them. "Bhaiya.. My bruised my knee doesn't have anything to do with Arnav. It happened due to my stupidity and mistakes. He is not involved into this.. [PAUSE] Seem I already made myself clear.. Now you both can continue from where it stopped." Khushi started to her room with Mahi following her from behind. And both the man was just observing the ladies almost disappearing figures.

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It was already midnight by now at Cape Town. Khushi and Mahi had their dinner in the room and avoided the present of the man in the house.

Arnav and Sanjay were seating at the longue trying their best to show they were at the right path. But somehow they had the urge to talk but then still remain silence. Damn that FAT EGO!

Nearly, 30 minutes passed without a word been exchanged. And this time Sanjay took the first move.

Sanjay: "I think I should be sorry for my outburst.. I shouldn't accused you for no reason.. I'm sorry" And then it was followed by Arnav who started very smartly.

Arnav: "I don't need your sorry.. I need your sister.. I want to marry her.." That attitude which Sanjay hated the most in Arnav Singh Raizada. He thought of mending down but there he goes..! Though he wanted to be angry but knowing the fact no one can love Khushi the way Arnav does. Besides, Khushi also loved him like nothing. He didn't want his sister to fall in dilemma as he was objecting her love. It would be painful to watch her breaking every moment.

Sanjay (Stood up with hands in the pocket): "I love my sister a lot Arnav - Don't break her heart." Arnav didn't expect this coming from Sanjay. He thought Sanjay going to backfire him.

And this time Arnav too stood up on his feet to meet the same level of Sanjay Malhotra's height.

Arnav: "I promise you.. There will be no tears in her eyes. If I break my promise you can take her away from me forever."

Sanjay: "That's your words not mind. I'll remember it. If you try to hurt my sister I'll take her away from you.." He punched softly on Arnav's chest hinting him if he tried to go against his own words then this punch can even laid on his face. Sanjay was about to leave but then Arnav stopped him and had a man hug with his about to be brother in law. That surprised Sanjay.

Arnav (Smiling): "Thank you.." He pulled back with his steps moved to the stairs direction. That's when suddenly Sanjay called him from behind, halting Arnav's legs.

Sanjay: "Your sister, Mahi.. I.." He stopped because he doesn't know how to start actually.

Arnav: "Mahi?" His brow frowned.

Sanjay: "Nothing - Maybe we will talk some other day." Sanjay walked to his room without completing his words. There are still a lot of times for them. And the real fact was he couldn't denied the newly attraction that started to develop for Mahi. Even hough, Mahi always hint him but he didn't care to look back but this time he really believed that there are something certainly growing in his heart for the lady.

Arnav was puzzled when Sanjay left without completing his words. He wanted to know what Sanjay had to say about his sister. But that man chooses to leave instead of spilling out. The sudden voice of a female made him turn immediately. Khushi!

Khushi: "He wanted to say that he somehow started to like your sister.."

Arnav: "What?" He looked shocked..

Khushi: "It's not a sin to love someone.. And why you're showing such expression Arnav Singh Raizada? Don't forget you too are in so much in love with Sanjay Malhotra's sister.. That's me.." She smiled and walked near him. And that's when Arnav pulled her in his arms which she replied fondly. They stayed in each other arms for about two minutes before Khushi pulled back in surprised. Something alarmed her that made her drag Arnav towards the door direction.

Arnav: "Where are you taking me at this hour?" She didn't reply.. "Khushi, I'm asking.." Though he wait for the answer.. But then his own tongue stopped from questioning. "Horse?" He asked looking at her.. What this horse had to do at this time with her? "Don't tell me you want me to teach you to ride the horse?" She smiled.. "No - No.. That's a very bad idea for this moment.. We can do it tomorrow.."

Khushi: "NO - You're not going to give me class but you're going to ride this horse and I'll seat along with you. We need this horse to take us to that very special place.." His brow frowned..

Arnav: "Where?"

Khushi: "Secret for now.." She showed her entire teeth to him trying to convince him through her cuteness. "Please -" He really doesn't have any choice other than agreeing.

They took the horse and started to the destination. Khushi was seating in front of Arnav who made her hold the latex string with him. His one hand holds her possessively though he wanted to stay closed to her present.

Arnav: "I missed you so much.." He whispered in her ear making her turn her neck sight way to get the glimpse of him. She knew she gave him the hardest time ever in his life and from today she going to start fresh and new beginning with the man name Arnav Singh Raizada.

Arnav stopped the horse at the place Khushi requested. He helped her to come down from the horse. Once Khushi was able to balance herself she holds Arnav's hand and took him at the middle, little away from the horse who started to walk freely.

Whereas, Arnav's eyes keep scanning the entire place.. A lake adoring at the centre followed with a bridge that shine with orange lights. Even the trees were decorated with lights. And the reflect of the lights were mirrored by the lake water. It looked way too beautiful. Everything around them looked heavenly.

Khushi and Arnav stood at the bridge. Khushi took Arnav's hand and placed it on her waist. Whereas, hers she put around his neck. They closed the distance between them.

Khushi: "One dance with me?" Arnav chuckled.. She was still asking even though she already directed his hands like a dictator on her waist. Though, he loved to play with words instead of pointing her dictator gesture.

Arnav: "There is no music.."

Khushi: "We don't need music. Our heartbeat will be the rhythms and we move with the tune.. Can you hear that?"

Arnav: "What?"

Khushi: "The rhythm of our heartbeat.." He smiled once again. Sometimes, she can be so filmy.

They started according the inaudible music.. Khushi moved along with Arnav and pulled him even closer. He raised his brows seeing her antics.

Khushi: "Do you know why I bring you here?" He nodded a NO. "We started our relationship at the middle of ocean on ship. That was the day where I believe I was in heaven. It was one of the best day in my life. I became rich in just one night with all the loves and fairytale you gave me. But I was stupid to ruin it. No matter how much I blame myself it won't be enough. We may start all over again but I'm really sorry for disappointing you Arnav. I'm genuinely feeling sorry for my action. I tried my level best to find ship and beach but it was too tough being in a place that you know nothing. Even, Lucy wasn't able to help much.. So, I found this place that could resemble little to what you have done for me. And today, standing at this little heaven of ours - I want to ask you. Will you marry me Arnav Singh Raizada?"

There he knew where the hell she been with Lucy!

Arnav: "It look little awkward to me as it's always man who propose their love."

Khushi: "I backfire your plan last time. Now, I want it to start with me taking a step ahead.. [PAUSE] I'm going to ask you once again and will continue asking you until you agree with a YES.. Will you marry me Arnav Singh Raizada?" He smirked looking deep in her eyes.

Arnav: "Thousand of yes from my end.." He threw his lips on her. They kissed crazily as teen lover that just started to experience a love kiss. Khushi giggled when his hands were trying to roam at the back of her body. In between their kiss, she asked him..

Khushi: "Can I have my bracelet back?" He laughed but yet didn't tend to break the kiss. It was one awesome one. He wanted to remain like this forever.

Arnav: "Of course, it yours.." He deep the kisses by clutching her closer to his body so none of the wind had the space to come in between their skin. "Love you.." He said while taking her bottom lips.

Khushi: "Love you too, Mr.Raizada.."

The END -

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