Part 16

ARNAV'S ROOM

Khushi – So now that I have done my best we canget married next month right

Arnav – No ways

Khushi – What??? (She makes a angry face andthrows a pillow on him)

Arnav – What was that Khushi...I still my finalsto play....

Khushi – You and your tennis.....look Arnav Ihave supported you for this all along now I cant wait...why cant you justmarry...

Arnav – Its my wish...my life....and I have allthe rights to take decisions.....if you keep pestering me like this I will tellwe are no more a couple in the press conference tonight.

Khushi – Do whatever you want (She was badlyhurt for his choice of words and just storms out of his room)

Arnav – Khushi listen.....(ToHimself)shit....may be I spoke too much on this.....let it be...she is notworried of exams and finishing the graduation always she keeps discussingmarriage .....already she has missed so many classed for the tournament....if Iagree to her and bring her home she will just waste time with maa...willconvince her during dinner....

KHUSHI'S ROOM

She is crying and speaking to herself laying on the bed

Khushi – What does he think of himself...alwayshe does something like this and I end up listening to him without putting mythoughts ahead....I want to marry why cant he understand.....(Her phone startsringing and she picks it managing herself to sit and wiping tears) Hello

Shyam – What do you think....everything is over?

Khushi – You??? Are you not tired of all this???Why cant you understand....if Arnav gets to know he will not spare you...

Shyam – That's when he would trust you.....beprepared...you will have face the worst of him this time and not me....

Khushi – What do you mean....if you are againplaying some cheap trick...I am warning you to stop it right there because lasttime he left you only because I asked him to.

Shyam – I know...that's the biggest mistake youdid......had I been punished may be I would not have dared to dothis.....actually I never wanted this to go ugly but you have made me to cometo such a low level to get you.......

Khushi – Don't try scaring me Shyam...I am notgoing to fall for all this now.....Arnav is not a kid anymore to just blindlydo what you manipulate him to do.

Shyam – We shall see...I just wanted to give aheads up to you as I still love you...its upto you how you takeit.,..bye...(Disconnects the call)

Khushi – Ridiculous.....first that Arnav spokesomething stupid and now this Shyam....ufff...should I tell Arnav about thiscall???......no...he will get worried.....(he phone rings again and she frownsseeing the name but picks up) What is it....was there anything you forgot totell?

Arnav – Oh oh......come on you know how I talkwhen you make me angry....

Khushi – Ya....only I should know about all yourtantrums and you never should care about my feelings right

Arnav – Don't start again Khushi.....you know Inever meant it.....forget all this cat fight tell whom were you talking I tried2 times to call you....it was busy....

Khushi – I mean....wo.....no one Arnav it waspromotional call

Arnav – Khushi we are not in India and here theywouldn't call us for promotions as they wouldn't have our data.

Khushi – So you doubt me....

Arnav – Not really but just being cautious withthe situation we are in right now....

Khushi – You just relax and concentrate on yourgame....we shall talk and fight when we go back to India.

Arnav – That's like my smart Khushi.......(Bothsmile to themselves)

TWO DAYS LATER

Arnav won the Singles title yet again creating a history towin it for the 6th time. Khushi is very much happy about this it very late whenthe match finished and Arnav was quite tired....Once he freshened up and cameback to bed to rest he saw Khushi sitting.

Arnav – Khushi.....you dint sleep? Its quitelate.....(Khushi just comes to him and hugs)

Khushi – Arnav I am sorry....I cant waitmore......I know you are tired but.....this is very important.....

Arnav – I knew there was something you werehiding from 2-3 days ....what is it Khushi.....I may be tired but you are thepriority....tell me.....

Khushi – Shyam is calling me everyday...he hasdone something......he....said.....(sobs) you would get angry on me and nothim......I am really scared.....

Arnav – He must be just trying scare you......Ihave already promised you that I would not blindly trust things anymoreright......why are you worrying so much....

Khushi – Arnav Please let me sleep here....I amreally getting scared.....

Arnav – Hmmm so it was all just to ask for sleepout......I wish you say this when I am not tired too....(pulls back from hugand winks at her...she blushes) come lets sleep....I need to rest as we havefly back tomorrow.....(They both sleep)

BACK IN INDIA

Arnav and Khushi are back and everyone are happy about theirachievement. Khushi is back to college to finish her studies. She got projectwork where she had to go to Delhi for 2 weeks. She came to meet Arnav beforeshe leaves. Everyone in living area discussing this.

Radha – Khushi you should really go beta.....itsvery important....you know very well if you cant make up the exams this timeChote will keep yopu waiting till you finish

Khushi – Amma even you are not supporting me.

Arnav – Because you are acting crazy about thiswhole wedding thing

Khushi – Why cant you understand me Arnav

Arnav – What if I say same to you......trust meKhushi.....this is for our good....

Mohan – Khushi.....think this way....this 2weeks you will get to know how much he will miss you....he has started actingtoo much nowadays....what if this trip make him change his mind and prepone thewedding

Khushi – Reall Babuji??? (Mohan smiles and nods)Then I will surely go..... I will never call you Mr Arrogant......(She swirlsin excitement)

Arnav – Unbelievable.....we will see.....

Khushi – Ok bye everyone ....I need to pack aswell.,....

Radha – Bye beta

Mohan – Take care......don't forget some warmclothes....

Khushi – Sure......(Arnav comes along with herto drop...she was silent all the way and when she got down and was about to goin. Arnav come out of the car and holds her hand...makes her face him)

Arnav – I am just a call away Khushi.....please do this forme.....

Khushi – Hmm (Arnav hugs her)

Arnav – I never say it but that dosent mean Idon't have feelings......I would miss you.....but I know what I amdoing.....just don't make me weak by being gloomy like this. (Pulls back andlooks at her) Please Khushi

Khushi – Ok ok....dont say such dramaticdialogs....it dosent suit you.....I am strong girl.....I can manage....(Arnavsmirks at her...she starts walking inside the gate but suddenly comes back)Arnav can you manage to come to my room tonight.....

Arnav – What??? (She pecks his cheek)

Khushi – I know you can....I will be waiting(She runs inside the house)

Arnav – Crazy girl....what will I do withouther....(Smiles and get in car and drive back)

NIGHT – KHUSHI'S ROOM

Arnav laying down and Khushi resing on his chest....

Khushi – Thanks for coming

Arnav – Anytime....so tell me why youcalled....just to sleep on me like this????

Khushi – Yeah then what??? I miss you somuch.......(She is playing on his chest wanting him to get naughty but Arnavwas determined to make her ask ...finally she gave up) Arnav... Kiss me....

Arnav – Hmmm.....Not in mood Khushi...

Khushi – Please Arnav...I know you are doing allthis because I fought with you last time...Sorry....

Arnav – Ok...then make me kiss you...

Khushi – What do you mean...

Arnav – I want to see you in only towel...like Iasked last time and with lights on.....(She goes and switches on the light)

Khushi – Happy??...if you would have hugged backyou would have kno (He comes close starts kissing her ...after a while heleaves)

Arnav – Thanks......nice way to make me feeldeperate for 2 weeks (She switch off the lights and he could figure out herremoving that towel too...) Khushi...you don't have....(She puts her finger onhis lips_

Khushi – Shhhhhh..... Its your turn (Herselfundress him....and they both get under the sheets)

AFTER 3 MONTHS

Khushi is all silent after she is back from that 2 weektrip. Her graduation results have come where she has done well and Arnav comesto meet her to wish

Arnav – I knew it......you were so determinedthat you completely got off me for 3 months to keep my words...thanksKhushi.....I was waiting for this day.....(Hugs her from behind)....now we canget married any day you want...even today

Khushi – Nooooo. (Khushi pushes him)

Arnav – What happened....

Khushi – Arnav.....I .....I......(gulps herfear)...I cant marry you

Arnav – Say that again....

Khushi – I know you heard it....(Rushes to herand lifts her chin making her look in his eyes)

Arnav – Say it now....

Khushi – I......I.....I...mean....marry...

Arnav – You are not even able say itproperly.....what is it now.......(His anger rise) tell me Khushi.....youalways keep secrets....and later get into troubles......not this time......forme you are already my wife.....so it dosent matter....

Khushi – Don't say that....I can never beanyone's wife...

Arnav – Whats wrong with with you......from thetime you came from Delhi you never asked about marriage ...I had a doubt but Ijust ignored it thinking you would wait for exams but it seems to be somethingelse......I want to know....

Khushi – I lost interest....not that Iforgot....

Arnav – I am very much interested....you wouldnot agree this way....(He goes to the gods idol in her room and brings a pinchof sindoor) I am marrying you right away...so that you would not have a wayout....you may deny a fiancée Arnav but not your husband Arnav (He was about toapply and Khushi hold his hand)

Khushi – Arnav I know you can do thisforecefully....but please.....I cant be your wife.....

Arnav – That dosent give me enoughreason.....you want it or not....I will do this to get the truth out....(Hepulls her hand from his other hand...proceeding)

Khushi – Arnav I am pregnant..(She has tears inher eyes...and he pulls back his hand...composes himself.....hold her shoulder...shakes her roughly)

Arnav – If this is one of your pranks then I amgoing to kill you for this....(She releases his grips and get the report fromher cupboard)

Khushi – Look at this........(Arnav checks thereports...runs his finger in his hair)

Arnav – This dosent change anything tome....lets get married tomorrow...we shall sort this later......

Khushi – Are you mad........you don't even knowwhat happened.....

Arnav – I trust you.....I am sure this is notyour fault

Khushi – I don't even know who the fatheris.....because its 15 guys in 15 days....just go.....I want to deal thismyself.....dont tell anyone about this....(She guides him out of the room andlocks it behind....trails down the door crying hard...Arnav is too shocked toreact and stand there like a statue).....I am sorry...I could not tell you allthese days....but I had to.......I had to stop you.......