Part 12

Khushi - Just kill me ... I cant handle this Arnav please...a last favour I am asking...(The voice was so feeble. It had no strength and was filled with pain and helplessness. She has lost all her courage and strength as she know she can't fight back. Arnav felt this was enough. He holds her by her shoulder...making her look at him...he wipes her tears)

Arnav - When you cant handle it with me...you agreed to Shyam's demand? (this was a shocker for Khushi)

Khushi - So...you...???

Arnav - Yes... I know what you committed to him to stop him from getting those pictures published

Khushi - Haan...I couldn't get any other solution...I could not deny you...

Arnav - You fool...its not about denying...just imagine getting into Shyam's trap...you know his intentions don't you...

Khushi - I know...(he voice was low)

Arnav - Then??? You are ready for it??? (Khushi looks down) tell me...are you ready to fulfil his intensions?? Speak...your silence will not help you this time...let me show you how cheap he is...(He plays a recording where Sheetal was telling about the Tshirt being torn and Shyam laughing at it)

Khushi - But... that was the only option I had ... (she tell in low voice)

Arnav - So you dint trust me?????????? You thought I will put you problems for some stupid tournament?

Khushi - No its not like that...

Arnav - Then how it is...(She hugs him tight)

Khushi - I don't know...I just dint want any trouble for you due to those pictures (He hugs back)

Arnav - I am strong enough...I can handle it Khushi...(She is still crying on his bare shoulder) Stop crying now atleast...I am not going to do anything...(She lifts back head and look at him)

Khushi - Why...you are scared now??? (He makes her sit on couch and settles himself next to her)

Arnav - Ya...like hell...few mins back I know who was scared (he mocks at her.

Khushi - Shutup Arnav...(Now Khushi realize she is semi nude in front of him. She suddenly gets up and start searching her dupatta)

Arnav - What are you searching... (She is feeling shy...she never answers...Arnav gets closer) tell me...what is it?? (she cross her arms when he gets infront of her and starts stammering )

Khushi - Wo...wo... I mean...(She starts walking back...Arnav understood her problem...he starts walking towards her...once she hits wall he locks her between his hands) Arnav please...(He just gazes her...releasing her arms and stretching them side along with his hands...looking in her eyes...Khushi was completely loosing) Don't see like this ...

Arnav - Why?? Does it affect you?? (He bends and kiss her crook of neck...she holds his hand tight...controlling her moan...he slowly leaves her hand...cups her cheek) Thanks a lot Khushi...(she looks at him confused...he smiles...and holds her bare waist pulling towards himself in a hug...she holds him tight feeling his hands first time on her bare waist) for loving me to this extent and expecting nothing...(he locks her hair strand behind her ear)...I could answer you the day you confessed (he leaves her and turn aside) but I couldn't gather that courage...(he starts walking forward) I never gave anything to this beautiful relation Khushi...but you gave everything...took all the non sense behavior from me...I feel I am not worth you...(Khushi runs and hugs him from behind)

Khushi - Cant you just say you love me too...(Kissing his shoulder) Such a big build up is not required...(He turns around and she hugs him properly...) tell me once that you love me too...please Arnav

Arnav - Yes I do...

Khushi - How unromantic... (she bites his shoulder lightly)

Arnav - Ahh...why are you getting into Vamp mood now...

Khushi - Just like that...(She hugs more tight)

Arnav - You are not shy now?? (He starts feeling her)

Khushi - No I am not...

Arnav - Really???

Khushi - Really ...She rest her head on his shoulder (He surprises her by unhooking her bra...this was a shocker for Khushi... She holds it intact from front and gets off him...he smiles)

Arnav - You were not shy...you just said... (She turns her back...he comes to her and start kissing her bare back...Khushi just taking all this sweet torture by him biting her lips...) I am so sorry for hurting you all these days Khushi...with all my crankiness accept me Khushi...please (He puts back the bra hook and makes her face him...) I love you too...(He starts smooching her with all the passion...she responds back...they share a long kiss...once they break for breathing...he pulls a chain from his pocket...which had a small heart pendent...he starts making her wear the chain) I got this from the payment of first wimbeldon...(Khushi was happy) I could never get off loving you Khushi...but I was unable to express my love due to ego when I met you and created a mess...

Khushi - Enough Arnav...we shall not discuss this anymore...now you love that's what matters to me...(She smiles and he smiles back nodding his head in a yes) Look now you tore my dress how will I go home??? (Makes a puppy face)

Arnav - Just wait here...I will be right back... (He goes out and brings a packet which he had in his car...handing it to Khushi...) Here you go...problem solved...

Khushi - So you planned to tear my dress...shameless...(Opening the packet)

Arnav - I knew you would not accept if I had just asked you about it normally...so had to plan this...(Winks at her...she just feels shy with his naughtiness...she wears the dress he had got)

Khushi - Shall we go home now??

Arnav - Sure Madam...(They both walk out of the house)

IN CAR

Khushi was getting down near her house. But she asked Arnav

Khushi - You did not say what you would do about Shyam and those pics...

Arnav - Relax...just trust me and everything will go well...you just concentrate on the games...

Khushi - Ok sure...good night...

Arnav - Good Night...

LAST DAY OF TOURNAMENT

Khushi was all tensed sitting in the stadium. Awaiting for her chance. Arnav comes and sit next to her...holds her hand...

Arnav - What is it Khushi???... still worried???

Khushi - I am just not feeling right Arnav...how can he just not react after seeing me participate...

Arnav - He might have realize he dosent stand a chance Khushi...why are you bothering so much about it??? You should be thinking of the 2 more finals you would be playing today...I want you to clean sweep...(he pats her shoulder) come on cheer up now (Khushi smiles with difficulty)

CHANGING ROOM

Khushi Won the mixed doubles as well along with previous day's Women's doubles...It was the time for Singles doubles and she is has freshen up and now wiping her face. She looks more worried. Arnav gets in locking the room with happy mood...hugs her from behind...

Arnav - Just one more Khushi...I wont pressurize but just give your best...(He looks her face worried in mirror)...Anything wrong...(he makes her turn towards him checking her forhead) are you not well??? (She is silent) if you are worn out we will not go for it Khushi...

Khushi - I am fine...(She moves off removing her old Tshirt and getting into a new one)

Arnav - Then...whats the matter?? (He get close looking in her eyes) not again Khushi...just trust me...you take care of the game ... I take care of rest things...(Hugs her to assure...)

Though there was initial hiccup...Khushi recovers well and wins the singles game as expected...She formally shake hands with opponent and runs to her room...locking herself...Arnav knew she was scared to the core...He was calm and smiling at his Love's best performance...Media surrounds him...Khushi is hell scared about Shyam and pics. Moreover the image of Arnav. She was hugging her knees and sitting on ground.The TV in her changing room was on and a live interview of Arnav was being telecasted. Listening to him speak she starts watching.

Reporter - So Arnav you prove to be a coach even with a bad elbow.

Arnav - Yeah the students were very determined so it wasn't that hard.

Reporter - How do you feel about this clean sweep .

Arnav - It's a nice feel to win and its good that we have young talents who can grow and take India forward in all formats of the game.

Reporter - We know that you never played mixed doubles reasoning that to be a personal topic. Any chance to Khushi who was exceptional.

Arnav - (Smiles widely) I knew this was coming. This was the moment I was waiting ... Let me break the ice...Khushi would be my mixed doubles partner in next Wimbledon.

Reporter - Now that's a surprise news...indeed she deserves to be your partner.

Arnav - Not only that...she will be my life partner as well after the next year's Wimbledon tournament.

Reporter - So finally you fell in love with your student???

Arnav - That's a nice one but unfortunately no I trained the girl whom I was already in love with.

Reporter - You are giving a bunch of surprises. A celebrity like you was in love and the media never even got a clue???

Arnav - We were never the ones who roamed in public places. We just waited for right time and we know each other since child hood. And this chain which I always wear (pointing at the one Khushi gave) its her first present to me.

Reporter - Go on...

Arnav - Naa I don't want to switch the topic now...lets allow the young talents to express their though over the win...NK, Payal, Aakash come on guys its your day...let me get Khushi...(he walks to Khushi's room...Khushi was shocked by his sudden revelation in front of media...she opens the door and here he was...she hugs him...) calm down Khushi...even if he publish the pics now...nothing is gonna happen...

Khushi - I know (gets back and wipes her tears) you could have told me this...I was so tensed...

Arnav - You looked so cute with that scared puppy expression so...(She hits him lightly on his shoulder) ok ok you can show your anger at home now come on and give some nice interview after all you are the star today... (he pulls her to the place where the interviews were happening)

SHYAM'S HOUSE

He was watching Arnav and Khushi giving poses to the media. Throw his glass on ground.

Shyam - No...keeping my weakness as your evidence you may have won this game today Arnav but I wont lose my hope...I will snatch Khushi from you at any cost. (He tells to himself)

IN CAR

Khushi starts her usual blabbering

Khushi - I mean you said that so easily...

Arnav - What do you mean Khushi...its just saying truth...

Khushi - Oh ya...and I don't what mummy papa will be thinking...you always do things to put me in mess...I hate you...

Arnav - Oh really...hmmm actually I don't mind...will go to Sheetal...

Khushi - I will kill you...how dare you take her name...(He halts the car and suddenly kiss on her lips...starts the car again. Khushi is dumbstuck)

Arnav - Now just be quite like this till we reach home...(Khushi just nods...Arnav smiles)

HOME

Khushi's Parents and Manoj Sir have come to Arnav's home. All have gathered to congratulate them. Khushi and Arnav come in and Khushi gets excited see her parents

Khushi - Ma...papa...I mean ...I never ...

Shashi - Oh oh...Its ok my girl...I understand...we don't have any issues with it...

Garima - Because we knew it (Khushi was surprised and looks at Arnav and he winks)

Radha - Arey Khushi...you got your Arnav you forgot me ...??? (Makes a puppy face)

Khushi - Amma...how is it possible...you are the best... (She runs and hugs...Radha hugs back)

Radha - My sweet lil angel...(Mohan Caress her head and Khushi hugs him too. Now she goes to Manoj)

Khushi - Thanks Sir...without you ...

Manoj - Shhh...everything is fine and that's what matters...(They shake hands)

Arnav - (Looking and pointing at Radha and Khushi in a serious) You both better stop planning stuffs against me now on...(Everyone laugh and even Arnav joins them)