Part 10

Khushi - Amma...my ma..always tell that papa..when he brings flowers for her...so nice na... (Radha just smiles for her innocent understanding)

FLASHBACK ENDS

Khushi - I know...I am big girl now...and this gift is not by your son...so how can I ask...thanks Amma... (She hugs her again and looks at Arnav who was entering after parking car who also heard this conversation and thinks himself)

Arnav - Thank god...I dint do anything like that or she would removed her dress and roamed around all over the house...uff this girl...(He walks to his room and Khushi chukkles seeing him getting irritated.)

Khushi - Amma you know what happened?? (She explained things at college)

Radha - What...you are so shameless...trapping my innocent son??? (pulls her ear teasing Khushi...)

Khushi - Its mutual amma...(Both giggle)

NEXT DAY

Lavanya was very angry about she being thrown off from Arnav's class. She couldnt even tell to anyone as Arnav would bring out the Khushi's murder attempt issue out which would spoil her education. But she thought of a plan and got into changing room where all girls would change there dress while practicing sports. She took the key from Khushi for her locker saying she herself forgot her key and want a place to keep her dress. With this key she opened Khushi's locker and tampered her t-shirt which would tear into pieces as she would stretch her body many times, creating a embarrassing moment for Khushi infront of all students. Unaware about this Khushi wore the same T-shirt...

Arnav - Ok come on everyone...today I will play with each on of you for 15 mins to assess you all in tennis... we have a upcoming intercollegiate tournament so I want to choose the players. Once you finish you 15 mins you can leave for the day.

He started playing with students. He deliberately sent Payal soon and rest all...making Khushi's turn delayed..Khushi was sitting in sun getting frustrated. She noticed Arnav smirking at her frustration to irritate her. Now all the students were done and Arnav was tired testing so many student he came and sat next to Khushi...

Khushi - Finally its my turn now...

Arnav - I am damn tired Khushi...give me sometime...(he leaned on the chair)

Khushi - I know you are doing this purposely (She was almost crying)

Arnav - Even if I am..no one can question me Khushi...its my class and I have all the rights to take it my way...(close his eyes...Khushi starts muttering herself and sits sulking her face..after a while Arnav stands) Ok come lets finish...(She comes happily and they start playing...she was all the way oogling at him in this excitement she dint notice her t-shirt was tearing slowly and it was a sunny day so Arnav also couldnt notice the tear happening...in one of the shots Khushi jumps and hits ball which breaks all the threads catching the tshirt and its falls part which she sensed immedietly and sits on ground crossing her arms...Arnav was rushing towards her...

Khushi - Stop...Arnav not come closer... (She shouts...and starts crying. Arnav just dint listen to her come forward and looks at her state...he was shocked and thought...how can a t-shirt tear into pieces???...he immediately removed his t-shirt and gave her)

Arnav - Wear it... (Khushi felt embarrassed that too it happened infront of Arnav...she was not reacting..her senses were shut off with this sudden happening) Khushi wear it before someone comes (she was lost not responding...he pulls her and makes her wear it...but she was not reacting) Just forget it...thank god non one was around...

Khushi - But you...you were here very much...(Her voice had pain...Arnav dint want to react much on this as it was very sensitive for a girl to get exposed like that)

Arnav - It was just an accident...(he tried consoling her)

Khushi - Can you drop me home? Please...

Arnav - Come...

They had a very silent drive. He drops her home. She locked herself in room. She did not share this with her parents but this was still haunting her.

NEXT DAY

Khushi was trying to behave all normal in college but once theory classes got over her thoughts went back to previous day's incident. This built up a unknown fear she want to skip this sports class for rest of the year till Arnav is in college. With all this in mind she was walking in the corridor. Guest professor Shyam Manohar Jha came in front of her.

Shyam - Hello Khushi...(Khushi was lost so dint respond) Khushi (he raises voice which alerts Khushi)

Khushi - Sir...(looks at him)

Shyam - I need to talk to you something important

Khushi - But I need to go for my sports class...

Shyam - This is very important...may be you wont attent that class after we discuss (He gives a cheap smile)

Khushi - What???

Shyam - No here...follow me...(She knew he wouldnt say without anything in his mind so she followed. He takes to a empty class room and they both sit opposite to each other) So you are all set to get back your childhood friend????

Khushi - Thats my personal matter Sir... (She gets angry)

Shyam - Oh oh...dont get angry ... I know its personal...but what if I make it public???

Khushi - What do you mean???

Shyam - Look at these (he pulls some photos out of his file and shows...the pics where Arnav was giving CPR..Arnav picking her wet form in his arms...Arnav holding her close to his chest and holding tight in car...the most shocking one was yesterday's pic where Arnav was making her wear t-shirt...though Khushi's body was not exposed to cam and it was long shot it was enough to make out it was them...)

Khushi - Not again... you know you are disgusting man...

Shyam - That I am...when I could not be your friend in these 10 years after he was out of your life how can I let him come in your life again????

Khushi - You just used the opportunity...so cheap...if Arnav gets to know what you are upto..he is not going to spare you...

Shyam - So you are fine to put you dignity at stake with these pics being published...???

Khushi - What do you want now???

Shyam - Do play the tennis tournment

Khushi - Ok fine...give me the pics...(She snatches and was about to leave)

Shyam - I have softcopy of these can make many prints so...dont cheat... (She gives a deadly stare)

Khushi - Cheapness is in your blood not mine...you better dont leak these...i wont play the tournament... (She walks away and Shyam just smiles with satisfaction of his success)

GROUND

Eveyone were waiting for Khushi and she comes there.

Arnav - What's the time Khushi??? when does the class start???

Khushi - Sorry sir...I was called by Professor Shyam so I got late...(This name really boiled Arnav's blood but he tries to keep his cool as there were many students..so he ignores it and continues)

Arnav - Ok...I have chosen the team which will represent our college in the tennis tournament based on yesterday's performance with me...it dosent mean others were not good but these are the guys who can be prepared in shot time which we have...I assure the next tournament will not have any of these guys...(everyone claps and shouts) so here goes the list. Men's Single - NK, Women's Single - Khushi, Men's Double - NK and Aakash, Women's Double - Khushi and Payal, Mixed Doubles - NK and Khushi. (All are happy about list and starts congratulating the ones chosen) Come on lets start the practice...

Khushi - Sir...

Arnav - Yes Khushi...

Khushi - I cant participate in this...

Arnav - Why??? Any Problem?? Whats the reason??

Khushi - Reason is personal Sir...but please choose some one (She was not looking at him...this really burst the anger which Arnav was holding after hearing Shyam's name so he roars in anger)

Arnav - Ok fine then dont come to my class till the tournament is completed...you may go now...(He turns around) Anjali you would replace Khushi...(He starts training the participants and never looks back to Khushi)

Khushi (thinking herself) - Why god why are you doing this way...he just started talking to me atleast and you again got this devil Shyam in between...Arnav is not even bothered...he just replaced my name so easily...may be he has done same in his life too... (tears formed in her eyes...she quickly wipes them...but she never goes out of the ground. She was sitting all the while... looking at Arnav training them. Now the class is finished and Arnav was going back ignoring Khushi) Are you angry with me??? (Arnav turns back)

Arnav - Does it matter???? (He was sarcastic)

Khushi - Arnav please dont talk to me like that...

Arnav - I never wanted to talk ...you were the one to start this conversation...(Againg seeing teary eyes) dont try them Khushi...I am not going to melt for you tears...

Khushi - You dont want to know the reason??

Arnav - I did ask you Khushi...(he dangerously come close and pulls her arm) you told it was personal..what do you expect me to do...run behind begging for reason???? I just hate you too much to do this (The angry was at its peak...she looks back in his eyes)

Khushi - If you hated me to this extent why did you save me...(in low voice) by giving CPR???

Arnav - Dont change the topic now...(leave her hand) why am I even talking to you... (he starts going again...she shouts at him)

Khushi - You always do this...never listen to me...jsut assumes everything on you own and walk away...you never changed even after 10 years Arnav...

Arnav - I never want to change...now you just stop irritatimh or else...

Khushi - or else what...what will you do??? Kill me with your anger?? (She comes in from of him...takes out the pics she got from Shyam) If I would have agreed to play these would have been published everywhere possible.. (Puts them on Arnav's hand and runs off crying...)

Arnav - Damn it...always she will end up crying...Khushi...(but she was gone and he slowly see the pics) who could take these pics??? She was already upset with yesterday's happening and now this??

KHUSHI'S ROOM

Again she hide things from parents without discussing and goes to her room...she lay on bed hugging Arnav's coat which she got during their dinner and starts talking to that...

Khushi - Why do you get angry so much on me...why cant you be normal with me??? My feelings never matter to you...you changed a lot in these 10 years...you are not my friend...I hate you...

Arnav - The coat doesn't have mouth to speak...if you wanted to tell anything you should speak to me directly (Khushi turns and spots Arnav...after seeing pics Arnav directly came to Khushi's house to speak and in hurry she dint lock the room so he heard her confession to his coat)

Khushi - Arnav... you????

Arnav - yeah me...(he come and sit on the bed)...who gave these pics...(Khushi sits up wiping her tears)

Khushi - Shyyaaamm

Arnav - What???? how did he ???? was he there yesterday???

Khushi - Dont know...(she explains her conversation with Shyam)

Arnav - Why do you listen to him???

Khushi - I dont have choice now...he always traps me in checkmate situations...

Arnav - So he is doing it very often...(Khushi nods a yes) then why didnt you tell you papa...I am sure he would have helped you...

Khushi - When I said the first time mummy papa told me to change the college...

Arnav - Then what was your problem...

Khushi - I wanted to study is the same college...

Arnav - What is special about this college?

Khushi - You studied here...I never studied in any different institution all these year...always made sure I studied in same college...then why should I change now...Shyam does small things I can tolerate...

Arnav - What non sense this is small??? it ...(He fists his palm) why are you so obsessed with me Khushi... I am telling you again...I am no more your friend...everything finished 10 years ago...I hate you now...then why are you behaving this way???

Khushi - Because I love you Arnav...