Chapter 49

-------------------- Next day Wednesday - Around 10 am

Next day Khushi wake up with a headache. "Ouuhhh" , mumble Khushi while she sit up in the bed massaging her head.

"Good morning Madam ...", she heard Lavanya's mocking tone. Khushi looked up and saw Lavanya standing at the foot of her bed with her arms folded over her chest ... looking angry at her.

"Lavanya ji my head hurts", said Khushi in a low tone.

"yes why wouldn't it... after what you did yesterday night ... getting drunk and what not?", said Lavanya in the same mocking tone.

"what ...?", Khushi jerk her head up hearing the words "getting drunk".

"Do you remember what you did yesterday?", asked Lavanya with her hand on her hips giving a glare to Khushi.

Khushi had some flash backs of yesterday night ... getting angry at Arnav ... feeling jealous ... drinking ... dancing ... teasing Arnav and then Arnav carry her to room ... then they have some talk which she couldn't remember.

uh ohhh ... Shit ... I did all this ... why don't I remember what I said to Arnavji when he carry me back to room ... , she thought worriedly.

"I guess now you remember", said Lavanya.

"Lavanya ji ... I don't remember all ... did I ... um ... did I do something wrong", asked Khushi in worried tone.

"wrong ... tuch ... what you did ... no one ever did that with ASR ...", said Lavanya shaking her head ... Khushi got more worried and started to bite her nails.

Shit ... what did I do ... Arnavji would be mad at it me ... wouldn't he?, thought Khushi.

Lavanya who was teasing Khushi started to laugh; Khushi looked at her in confusion.

"ohh Khushi ... you are one unique piece", said Lavanya as she come and sit on bed opposite to Khushi.

"Lavanya ji ... what? I don't ...", Khushi was confuse.

"nothing bad happened ... but you surely made ASR worried with all your dancing moves ...", said Lavanya giggling ... "And let me tell you ... you did right ... he deserve this ... he is all stiff and rigid ... he needs to loosen up a bit ... you did a good job", said Lavanya patting Khushi's shoulder.

"Lavanya ji ... please tell me (Khushi take her hand in hers) what did I do ...? Did I do something wrong?", asked Khushi in a pleading tone.

Lavanya got soften looking the worried look on her face, "No Khushi ... you did nothing wrong yaar ... I guess it was the first time you drink alcohol ... so you just got loose a bit ... you danced and enjoyed ... that's it", said Lavanya ... "well I don't know what happened after ASR bring you here", said Lavanya giving her a wink.

Khushi eyes widened at hearing that ... now what she is going to tell her why Arnav carry her here. Seeing her lost in thought and worried expression still intact on her face Lavanya thought to put her at ease.

"relax ... I am not saying or asking anything ok", said Lavanya rubbing Khushi's arm. Khushi smile at her lightly ... thankful to her.

"Now come on get ready ... there is some ginger tea for you (pointing towards the tea cup on side table) ... will help you with the headache .. we will be leaving in a while for office", said Lavanya as she got up from bed and move to collect her things.

After a while Khushi and Lavanya came to the lobby where others were waiting to leave. Khushi looked around for Arnav and spot him standing a distance away from others. She want to talk to him about yesterday ... She wanted to know from him that she didn't do anything worng ... did she? The worry won't leave her until and unless she knew about it. But with others present around her can't talk to Arnav.

As if Arnav had feel her presence, he turn around and look at her.

Beautiful as always, he thought as he look up and down at her.

Khushi shift slightly on the spot as she felt his intense gaze on her ... she looked up at him, worry on her face ... as if asking about yesterday.

Arnav knew what she might be thinking from seeing her worried expression ... he chuckled inwardly ... he knew she will only remember bits and pieces. He wanted to smile as happening of yesterday flash in his mind, but he kept his feature strict.

Khushi not finding anything on his face quickly take her cell out and send a message to Arnav. Arnav felt his cell beep and open the message.

"Did I do something wrong yesterday?"

Arnav replied back

"Yes. A lot".

Khushi got worried seeing the reply. She send another message.

"I am sorry ... I wouldn't have done those intentionally".

Arnav replied ...

"Hmmm"

Khushi replied.

"you angry?"

Arnav replied.

"May be"

Khushi replied.

"Will sorry work?"

Arnav replied

"No"

Khushi replied

"then?"

Arnav replied

"Will tell later".

"Khushi ... come on ..we are going", Prachi called her coming to her and Khushi giving a sorry look to Arnav went ahead with Prachi.

Arnav on the other hand was enjoying ... it is fun teasing her ... he thought as he went out with others.

Arnav and Aman discuss different stuff related to Fashion event with VF Management and Media heads. Later after lunch they had another meeting with the CEO, COO and Mr. Richard present.

While Khushi and other designers were in the design room with VF design team ... going over the ideas about clothes design, theme, fabric, color etc. AR design team share their rough sketches with VF design team. They appreciated their work and then they share their rough work with AR design team. Both the teams then work on the ideas how to merge the two.

After having the evening snack at Hotel they decided to went out and see London City. Vijay suggested to go to London eye, Prachi suggested Thames River while others also suggested some other places.

Arnav was sitting in his suite alone with silence around. Aman had told him that the team is planning to go out ... Arnav agree that they should. Aman had asked him to come but he shut him up giving his as usual glare. Even if he wanted to go with them ... he can't ... he have to maintain his ASR demeanor in front of others ... it was so long ago when he was use to be a normal carefree boy, being loved and protected in the warmth of his family ... but soon it crumbled. For years he had buried himself in work and hide behind the ASR mask. It's not possible for him to come out of it.

AR design team along with Aman and Lavanya went to the London eye, then they went on a boat ride in Thames River going under the London Tower Bridge ... then they went to Buckingham Palace ... which they only manage to see from outside. The sun was setting and they decided to go to Trafalgar Square. In night with all the lights it was a sight to be seen.

Khushi had enjoyed a lot visiting the places and from time to time her thought were going back to Arnav. She so wish that Arnav could come with them and enjoy himself ... but she knew its not likely to happen. As Khushi retire for bed that night she thought that she had never seen Arnav enjoy himself ... he always keeps himself busy in work ... her heart went out to him ... she didn't get the chance to talk to him ... she was still slight worry thinking that he is angry but she slept thinking that tomorrow she will do something for him ... so that he can do other stuff than work ... she wanted him to enjoy his life, wanted to see him carefree, smiling and happy.

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Next day after work Mr. Enzo surprises them by telling that his team has planned a sort of outing/picnic for them. They all clapped in excitement and appreciation. They went back to hotel to get refresh and then VF car had picked them up. Khushi was happier because this time Arnav was coming with them too. Arnav couldn't deny because Mr. Richard, Mr. Enzo and Mr. Gy was coming along with team too.

They had come to a Farm house which was spread on big landscape and had a lake as well. As Mr. Enzo explain them they had arrange for swimming, boating in Lake, also paintball game along with archery and badminton. As everyone begun to discuss what to do, Khushi looked around for Arnav. She hasn't seen Arnav after office and she so wanted to spend some time with him.

She saw him standing at a distance talking with Mr. Richard ... when her eyes caught his figure her breath hitched. He was looking sinfully handsome in blue jeans and black high neck shirt which was hugging his torso like a second skin. It has full sleeve which were making his muscles and biceps prominent.

Arnav and Khushi's dress

Involuntary Khushi licks her lips as her mind played images of kissing him senseless. Uh oh it's too bad for her ... she gulped slightly thinking that. Then she told Prachi, who was standing next to her, that she should go on and she will join her after some time. Prachi agreed and she went towards the lake for boating as they decided to get finish with lake first then they will go for paintball game. Khushi move towards Arnav... her heart as usual started its fast thudding.

"Ar ... Arnavji...", Khushi called him slowly as she comes near him. Seeing Khushi Mr. Richard went from there.

Arnav looked at her with his intense gaze, as much as he wanted to ravish her, his mind told him that he supposes to be angry with her. Khushi open her mouth to say something but Arnav turn to move. Seeing him walking away Khushi grabs his hand.

"Arnavji ... please listen na", said Khushi making an innocent face.

"oh so now you remember me ... great", said Arnav in a mocking tone and free his hand from hers.

"Arnavji you and I both know that why we can't talk much", said Khushi as she looked around to see others ... all seems busy now.

"Good ... so we shouldn't do that even now", said Arnav walk past her but Khushi quickly grab his arm and pull him towards her while taking a step behind.

"Come with me ... I wana show you something", said Khushi with excitement.

"I don't want to see anything", came Arnav's curt reply.

"Oh hoo Arnavji please stop being angry ... now come don't waste time", said Khushi as she pull him with her.

"Khushi ... I said I don't want too", said Arnav in raise tone as he push her hand away from his arm.

Khushi pouted and put her hands on hips.

"Arnavji you are such a mood spoiler", said Khushi and Arnav raise his eyebrow on the remark. Not getting any response from him she tap her foot on the ground.

"you don't wana come ... fine ... I am going to see it myself", said Khushi and move towards the back of the farm house in opposite direction of the lake. Seeing the lack of importance from Khushi, Arnav too angrily move towards the lake. When he reaches near the lake he saw everyone there except ...

Oh Khushi ..., he thought not seeing her there ... then his mind register that she went in the opposite direction.

"Dammit Khushi ...", he murmur in irritation and jog towards the direction where she went ... He was getting worried thinking where she went and that too alone.

He came at the back side and saw rows of trees and open grass ground, he called Khushi's name a bit loudly and heard his name in reply. He turns to see Khushi standing with ...

Wait a minute ... a horse??, thought Arnav as he move closer to Khushi.

"See ... (Khushi pointed towards the black horse beside her) ... Mr. Enzo told me there is stable at the back of the farm house ... you like horse riding right ... so here you go", said Khushi with a wide smile.

Damn that girl ... here he was getting worried and she is smiling, thought Arnav.

"Stop this nonsense and get back now", said Arnav irritatingly and turn to go.

"Fine ... if you don't want to do then I would do", said Khushi and turn to the guy who was holding horse's straps.

"Smith right ... tell me again will you", said Khushi sweetly to the guy. "yes my lady", said the guy with a smile in return.

Arnav, who heard that, turn to see the guy holding Khushi's arm and telling her how to get on the horse.

When Khushi's hand slipped, Smith put his hand on her waist to push her upward. Instantly the green monster rise in Arnav.

"wait ...", he said out loud and went near Khushi. Taking the straps from smith he asked him to go. Khushi happily dance inside thinking her trick work. She knew Arnav would never allow someone touching her in that way when he is present around her.

Arnav gets on the horse and grabs her arm, "come".

"No Arnavji ... I don't know horse riding", said Khushi

"Acha ... a minute ago you was asking that guy for it ... now I am asking so you're saying no", said Arnav raising his eyebrow.

"I .. I was only doing it because you like horse riding ... I wanted you to enjoy something Arnavji", said Khushi in concern voice. Arnav heart melted at that and felt happy that Khushi thought this for him only.

"So you wanted me to enjoy", said Arnav as he move the horse around Khushi. Khushi smile seeing him on the horse and nods her head.

"then come", said Arnav stopping and extending his hand. Khushi looked worried.

"trust me ...", said Arnav with his intense gaze. Khushi looked into his eyes and put her hand in his involuntary. Arnav told her to put her foot in the hook, taking his own foot out. When Khushi did that he pulled her up and make her sit on the horse in front of him.

"hey Devi Maiya", Khushi squeal as horse move adjusting the weight on him. Arnav snake his right hand on her stomach and pushes her back, now that her back got glued to his chest.

Khushi got goose bumps on her skin feeling the heat of his body.

"Ar .. navji ... I .. I don't feel right", said Khushi as horse started to take steps forward. Arnav takes his hands forwards under her arms and whisper huskily in her ear, "relax Khushi ... I got you".

As horse started to move fast Khushi started her devi maiya chant and hide her face in hands.

"Khushi open you eyes ... come on", said Arnav as he chuckled on her antics and hold her around stomach with his one hand and other hand holding the straps.

Feeling his hand on her stomach Khushi immediately grab it with one hand and other hand grab his arm.

"Arnavji ... please stop ...", said Khushi a bit loud in worried voice.

"No", said Arnav and make the horse move more fast.

"Arnavji ... no ... I will fall", said Khushi out loud.

"No ... you wont ... trsut me ... I got you .. relax", said Arnav. After few seconds the horse was galloping fast. Khushi got scared with more speed but then after a minute when she realize that she won't fall she started to enjoy the ride.

After so long Arnav was enjoying horse riding ... Khushi's squeal when they would take a turn, she scream when Arnav made the horse jump up the wood logs ... she would grab his arms so tight. Her contant "Arnavji No" .. "Arnavji Don't" .. "Please stop now". He was enjoying every second of it. After many minutes they return back to the stable.

Arnav get down the horse and extend his arms up and pull Khushi down. Khushi had her hands on his shoulder when Arnav slowly slip her down on the ground, their chest brushed with each other. Khushi cheeks got red and she quickly moves away from him. Smith came and takes the horse.

When they reach the front of the farm house, Arnav grabs Khushi behind the tree.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi got startled with his move. Arnav places his finger on her lips and touch his forehead with hers. Then next second he smashed his lips on hers.

Finally ... he got do what he wanted to do since long ... kiss her senseless ... and man he did that great.

The kiss started slow turn into hot hungry one in seconds ... Arnav pulls her closer by grabbing her waist and Khushi thread her fingers in his hair. She moans at the intensity of his kiss, which only makes him kiss her more deeply. Khushi felt that her knees would buckle, Arnav had never kissed her so hungrily before, the way he was kissing her was strong and like flaming desire. Arnav pulled his lips away only to take few breaths and then again swooped down to kiss her senseless one more time. Khushi got dizzy with its intensity ... she thought she would faint, her hold got tighter on his shoulder.

Arnav pull back after a long deep kiss, keeping their foreheads together ... they both take deep breaths.

"oh ... I think I am going to faint", said Khushi in a dazed. Arnav chuckled out loud and hug her tight.

"No .. you are not ...", said Arnav. Khushi melted in his arms, wanting to stay in that way for long.

After a minute Arnav broke the hug, Khushi let a disappointed sigh.

"Khushi ...", Arnav called her softly. "hmmm", Khushi looked up into his eyes.

"Thank you ...", said Arnav with small smile. Khushi got still hearing that, she didn't know what to say in return.

Arnav looked down at her lovingly and kiss her forehead. The gesture made Khushi emotional and she hug him tightly. Arnav chuckled at that and hug her back.

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Khushi toss and turn on her bed ... sleep not coming to her tonight. Her mind was playing the images of Arnav's scorching kiss and then there was his "thank you".

Gosh ... he said thank you to me ... Khushi giggled.

Arnav Singh Raizada saying thank you to her was a big thing ... As she had heard that Arnav never say sorry or thank you to someone ... so yes it was something big for her.

She blushed thinking that Arnav gaze hadn't left her for the rest of the evening. Even when they all got back to Hotel and had dinner together with VF people ... Arnav was time to time looking at her ... his gaze intense and hungry. Just thinking about it ... goose bumps appear on her skin.

She was missing him already ... her heart wanted to see him ... she sit on the bed and glanced to her side ... Lavanya was sleeping. Then she looked at the time ... it was 11.47pm.

Would Arnavji be sleeping or awake?, she thought ... then she sends him a message.

Arnav was also not feeling sleepy ... his mind was also going to back to their mind blowing kiss. He so wanted to kiss her again but its not the time. He will have to wait for another chance to be alone with her. So to divert his mind he opens his laptop to do some work. After a while he heard his cell beep.

He looked at it and got surprise to see a message from Khushi.

"you awake?".

Khushi is awake?, he thought ... then he replied back.

"Yes".

After few seconds he got another message.

"Busy?".

He replied.

"No ... why?".

He waited but after 2, 3 minutes when he didn't get the reply he messages her again

"What happened ... you alright?"

Then after 5 or so minutes he didn't get the reply ... he stood up and pace the room while making a call to her. After 3 rings the call got cut.

"what the...", he mumble looking at cell ... Khushi cut his call. He was about to call her again but just then he heard knock on front door of his suite.

He quickly went to the door and open it ...

"what the ..." Now he exclaimed a bit loud seeing Khushi standing there, wearing the same flowery tee but she had now pajama bottom instead of jeans.

"hi Arnavji ...", said Khushi with a nervous smile looking at him. He had change into grey tee and black track pants.

"Khushi ... what are you doing here?", said Arnav concern about her if something happen or what.

"I am not getting any sleep ... And I wanted to eat ice-cream ... so I thought I should ask you if you wana come along", said Khushi looking at him nervously.

Arnav looked at her as if she had gone crazy ... wait a minute ... yes she is crazy sometimes.

"Icecream? Do you know what time is it ... and here I am thinking ... just leave it", said Arnav in irritated voice.

"Fine ... I thought that we would get some time to spend together but if you don't wana come .. then fine", said Khushi giving him a stern look. "I will go and have ice-cream myself", with that Khushi turn to go.

Stupid man ... she wanted to spend time with you ... thought Arnav and looked at Khushi's retreating back. He quickly grabs his room keys and follows her to the elevator.

Khushi got happy seeing Arnav entering the elevator but she didn't say anything and stood folding her arms over chest. Arnav looked at her ... she looks cute with that pout ... Should I kiss her now?, he thought.

Just then he takes a step towards her the elevator door opened and Khushi went out.

They had come to the first floor where Hotel restaurant was including the bar lounge and coffee/dessert section. Khushi huff in frustration when the waiter told her that they can't give her ice-cream at this time, as it was after midnight now. She turns to Arnav making a puppy dog face.

"Arnavji you tell them na to give me ice-cream", said Khushi.

"What ? ... No ... didn't you hear what he said .. now come on lets go", said Arnav and take a step towards the exit but Khushi stopped him.

"I am not leaving without ice-cream ... and I want that now ... now mean ... now", said Khushi in her childish way.

"Khushi ... what I do .. he said na he cant give you ice-cream at this time ...", said Arnav.

"What you can do? You are The Arnav Singh Raizada (Khushi extend her hands in air in dramatic way) ... come on ... use some of your famous bossy tone", said Khushi pushing him towards the ice-cream counter. Arnav looked at her in anger but soon melted when he saw Khushi folding hands in front him in a pleading way. Arnav sighed and move to talk to person in charge there. The manager there knows Mr. Richard well and he had told them about Mr. Raizada being a special person and told them to take care of his every need. So it was out of question to deny him. After talking for 2 minutes he gesture Khushi to go to counter to select flavor.

"Thank you Arnavji", said Khushi in an excited low tone as she walks past him towards the counter.

Arnav waited for Khushi to get her ice-cream when after many minutes she didn't Arnav went near her.

"Khushi why haven't you get the icecream yet?", asked Arnav in irritated tone.

"Arnavji there are so many flavors ... I am confuse what to choose", said Khushi as she looked around the flavors.

"What ... Dammit Khushi ...", said Arnav but when Khushi didn't response Arnav told the waiter to give the green color ice-cream.

"No ... not that one ... I don't like pistachio", said Khushi.

"Then what you want?", asked Arnav again ... Khushi again started to think.

"You have 2 seconds to tell what you want or else you are getting that one", said Arnav in slight anger pointing towards pistachio ice-cream.

"ok ok ... I want that one(strawberry) and that one(caramel crunch)", said Khushi. The waiter gives her a cup with two scoops of ice-cream. Khushi picked the cup happily and they went from there.

"Thank you Arnavji ... ice-cream is so yummy", said Khushi as she takes the spoonful and then she moans delightfully. Arnav jerk towards her hearing the sound and look at Khushi's face who had eyes close and enjoying the taste. Khushi opened her eyes and watch Arnav looking at her with his heated gaze.

"You want some?", said Khushi while having another spoon ful.

"hmmm .. mmm", Khushi moan again. Arnav's body started to heat up hearing those pleasuring sounds.

"Khushi don't ...", said Arnav in low danger tone.

"Don't what? What did I do?", said Khushi as she eat the ice-cream and moan again.

"That .. don't do that", said Arnav again taking a step towards her now standing close.

Khushi smile mischievously ... she knew what Arnav meant but she was in a mood to tease him.

"what Arnavji ... this...", said Khushi as she slowly lick the ice=cream of the spoon stick ... Arnav gulp watching her do that as his mind play other images.

"or this ...", said Khushi while taking a spoonful she moan again this time making her voice sultry. Arnav fisted his hand to control as the desire started to build up.

"Khushi ... ", said Arnav in low danger tone shaking his head slightly as if telling her not to do what she was doing.

"Arnavji what to do ... ice-cream is so tasty ... tuch you can't have it ... it's not suger free na", said Khushi as she again takes a spoonful and moans. And with corner of her eyes she could see agitated expression on Arnav's face.

"Khushi I am telling to stop making those sound", said Arnav bit angry as he looked around to see, the waiter who give Khushi ice-cream was watching her ... or more checking her out.

"ok ok ... don't get angry ... mmm.. you can have ice-cream", said Khushi as an idea struck her. She take a spoon of ice-cream in way that it smeared on her lips then in fast speed she give a loud peck near his lips.

"What the", exclaimed Arnav as he wipe off the ice-cream. Khushi laugh and run from there.

"Khushi ... come back you ... I will tell you", said Arnav in anger as he run after her.

"You can't catch me ...", said Khushi as she stopped in the corridor outside the restaurant and turn towards him. Arnav arched his eyebrow telling her that "are you challenging me". Khushi giggle and stick her tongue out then again run forward. Arnav wasn't running but walking quickly taking long strides behind her...

"Khushi ... Stop", said Arnav but Khushi disappeared turning to right. Arnav started to run after her ... Khushi run down the stairs and then turn to left ... Arnav follows her as she enters into room through double door.

Arnav entered behind her and saw that they are now in indoor pool area. The place was very quiet and only few low beam lights were on ... giving the surrounding beautiful and clam feel.

Khushi...", Arnav called her as he couldn't see her.

"Stop this nonsense and come out right now", said Arnav as he took steps towards the pool. Khushi was hiding behind the pillar ... she peaked out and saw Arnav standing close to the pool looking at the other way ... as a mischievous thought came in her mind she tiptoed to him and then she pushed him from behind. Arnav wasn't expecting the push lost his balance and fell into the pool.

"What the hell ...", he exclaimed loudly as he appear on water surface ... he saw Khushi laughing ... thinking to take revenge he started to move in water like he didn't know how to swim.

"Khushi ... help .. I don't know ... how .. how to swim", said Arnav in panic voice. Khushi who was laughing till now, get worried and quickly sit on the floor beside pool extending her hand.

"Arnavji .. hold on .. I am sorry I didn't know", said Khushi and she extend her hand further. Arnav who was looking for the opportunity ... grabs Khushi's hand and pull her into the pool.

"Ahhh ... Arnavji ...", Khushi muffled scream came as she grabs Arnav tightly from arms ... she didn't know how to swim.

Arnav hold her tightly from the waist and steady them in water.

"Arnavji .. I don't know how swim .. I don't ...", said Khushi in panic voice as she grab on to him. Arnav was feeling like in heaven to feel her body plaster to his ... her breath fanning his neck. He looked down and found her scared. With one hand holding her securely ... he put her hair away from her face with the other hand.

"Oh really ... what if now I run away and say you can't catch me ...haan", said Arnav with a smirk.

"No .. don't .. please ...", said Khushi in panic and grab on to him more tightly as if he would really move away from her. "Sorry Arnavji ... I just wanted to tease you ... please don't leave me", said Khushi pleadingly looking into his eyes.

"Simple sorry won't work ...", said Arnav and Khushi looked at him questioningly.

"You know what will work", said Arnav in low husky voice as his eyes travel to her lips which were quivering at that time. Khushi gulped understanding his meaning ... then she give him a quick peck on hr lips. Arnav raise his eyebrows as if saying ... really that.

"Arnavji please lets get out now", said Khushi.

"Not until you give me what I want", saying that he pulls her more into him.

"I will give you whatever you want ... but first let me out of this pool .. please.. pleassseee.", said Khushi in hurried and worried tone. Not wanting to scare her more Arnav moves to the edge of the pool holding Khushi close. Arnav push Khushi up holding her waist and helped her out of the pool then he too get out after her.

Once out of the pool Khushi got relax then she push Arnav smacking on his chest.

"you lie to me ... you knew how to swim", said Khushi in anger tone.

"yeah ... and what you did in the first place", he said gesturing towards the pool.

"I .. I was ... just .. just", said Khushi as she register what she did in her teasing mind ... not realizing that Arnav would get angry.

"yes ... you were .. what?", said Arnav in stern tone as he move closer to her. Khushi take step back and her foot came on the edge of pool ... Khushi stumble and about to fall again in pool when Arnav grabs her arms and yank her towards him ... Khushi came crashing on his chest. Arnav immediately hold her from waist. Both look into each other eyes ... lost ... no words said.

His warmth breath touches her face, water droplets going down. Arnav looked at her lips and wipe the water droplets by his thump. He lean his head down ... Khushi close her eyes anticipating his kiss ... Just when Arnav lips came close to her they heard footsteps coming.

Khushi open her eyes and got panicked ..."Arnavji ...someone is coming".

"Shhshhh ...", Arnav told her to stay quiet and look around. There was another room a distance away from them ... Arnav moves towards it with Khushi and then enters in quickly. Khushi looked out through a small window in the door ... and saw a man standing near the pool and looking around. Arnav was standing behind her ... he don't know why he came to other room and why he hide themselves. He didn't want to explain what he was doing here with Khushi at this time. The man went away after 5 minutes or so. Khushi takes a deep breath turning towards Arnav and got startled seeing him standing so close to her.

She opens her mouth to say something but couldn't ... seeing the hungry look in his eyes. Arnav move more closer ... Khushi's back touch the door and his chest touches hers. Khushi's heart started to beat fast from the close proximity. Arnav looked at her lips, then her eyes ... then back at her lips. He put both his hands on her waist and press himself more into her. Khushi gasped and hold his shoulders.

Arnav then places his lips on hers for a long passionate kiss. Khushi relaxed herself and let Arnav take the full control of the kiss ... she let out a moan when Arnav started to suck her tongue. She moves her fingers into his hairs ... loving the softness of them. Khushi fist his hair in one hand and roam other hand on his neck. Arnav let out a small growl at her touch and deepened the kiss more, their mouth fuse together. Arnav snake one hand to her back and with other he lifted her left leg and wound around his right thigh and started to rub her thigh with his hand. The gesture brings their lower body together. Khushi gasped feeling something hard direct on her intimate part ... the kiss broke and Arnav started to kiss her jaw and down her neck. Khushi started to squirm ... nervous and scared feeling his arousal.

"Don't...", said Arnav in hoarse voice .. Sensing what she wanted to do. Khushi stood still, breathing heavly ... feeling strange sensation in her stomach and kind of sting in her intimate part below. Arnav move his hand inside her tee and roam on her stomach then moves upward. She shuddered, feeling a sexual desire taking over her senses ... she felt herself caught in some kind of magnetable pull which was stopping her to move even an inch.

Arnav was losing all of his control ... and he knew that he have to stop or else things would get further ahead. Khushi let out a low whimper as she feel his hand cupping her breast, and Anav move towards her lips to kiss again ... and then something happened.

"Aachow" ... Both sneeze at the same time. They both look into each other eyes ... before they could say something ...

"Aachow" ... again they both sneez ... Arnav move back a little. Khushi started to giggle at this and soon Arnav joined in ... as Arnav laughed heartily ... Khushi stopped and with a longing she watched Arnav laughing.

oh what she would give to see that laugh again and again ... he looks so so good while laughing like this, thought Khushi.

As Arnav move away a little more ... she shiver ... feeling cold ... Arnav saw this and stop laughing.. But a smile still on his lips. Khushi give a nervous smile and wrap her hand around herself. As much as Arnav want to stay here and continue what they were doing ... he didn't want her to feel sick ... So they both move out of the room and went to front door. Khushi put her hand on handle and pull the door ... but it didn't budge ...

Uh oh ... it was locked.

"Arnavji ...", Khushi exclaimed loudly ... "the door is locked ... now what we do". Khushi got worried.

"What??", said Arnav and try to open the door ... but it was close.

Khushi started pace around.

"its all because of you ... what was the need to hide in that room ... That man close the door thinking that no one was inside", said Khushi as she got more panic.

"Excuse me ... do you want to him to see like this .. what would we have said", said Arnav gesturing towards their disheveled state.

Khushi wave her hand dismissing his comment ..."Now what we do ...?", said Khushi.

"Call the hotel staff ... they will open the door", said Khushi.

"And what we will tell them what were we doing here?", asked Arnav as he pulled his fone out from pocket.

Before Khushi could answer back ... Arnav swear under his breath ... he forgot that his cell was in his pocket and now it had stopped working as it got wet when he was in pool. Khushi got worried ... she place her hand to her pocket but her cell was not there then she remember she put down her cell and ice-cream on floor behind the pillar when she saw Arnav in the pool. She hurriedly went there and luckily the fone was safe from that man's gaze who locked the door.

"Here call someone", said Khushi extending her cell to Arnav.

"I don't remember hotel's number ... do you?", asked Arnav and Khushi shakes her head in no. Now what would they do ... they can't spend whole night here ... and Khushi started to feel cold now ... she was worried that she or Arnav both might get sick.

"Call Aman ..." said Khushi as a thought came to her.

"And what will I tell him .. that Aman sorry I and Khushi got stuck in pool area .. come and free us from here", said Arnav in mocking tone.

Khushi give him glare at his remark. "yes you should ... its better than to spend the night here", said Khushi as she rub her arms ... "come on .. I am feeling cold ... you might get sick as well with wet clothes on".

Having no choice Arnav dails Aman number from Khushi's cell. His mind say that calling Aman is better option ... he won't say or ask anything ... at least not to him.

Aman didn't pick the first call so Arnav tried again ... then after the 3, 4^th ring Aman picked the call.

"what is it Khushi ...?" came Aman sleep drowsy voice.

"Aman ... its me ... I need you to wake up", said Arnav as knew he Aman is sleeping. Aman got confuse hearing the voice ... he looked at the cell and saw Khushi name on it ... he was still very much in sleepy state so he mumble again,"Khushi ... this is not the time for prank ok ... sleep and letme sleep".

"Aman ... its really me ... Arnav ... will you just wake up and listen to me", said Arnav in his usual angry stern tone.

This time Aman fully registers his voice and sit up on the bed.

"ASR ... you ... what ... where is Khushi?", asked Aman confuse that why he is calling from Khushi's cell.

"She is with me ... um .. we .. are ...", Arnav struggle to say that they are stuck. Khushi gestures to him with her hand to say further.

"We are locked in the pool area ... so can you call someone from the hotel staff to open the door", said Arnav quickly. Aman got still hearing that ... not believing what Arnav said ... really? ASR and Khushi locked in pool area? Aman asked himself confuse and shock.

Not hearing Aman's voice ... Arnav said, "Aman are you listening dammit ... can you just come to the pool area now". His tone got loud and irritated.

Hearing his loud voice Aman came back from his thought ... "yes .. yes .. I am coming wait there", said Aman and get down from bed. Arnav sighed and cut the call.

After ten minutes or so the front door opened and Aman came in with 2 of the hotel staff. He looked shock at Arnav and Khushi's state.

Just then he opens his mouth to say something Arnav cut him, "Don't ... ask her ... its all because of her", said Arnav and move past them out of the room. Khushi's mouth opens as she saw Arnav walked out of the room, she looked at Aman in anger.

"Khushi ... how ... what?", Aman only manage to say this.

"Oh we were having a midnight stroll in the pool", said Khushi giving Aman forced sweet smile and before Aman could say something else she went out of the room. She saw Arnav getting into the elevator ... she run towards it but the door closes as she come infront of it ... But she saw Arnav giving her a smirk.

"oh Mr. Raizada ... wait and see ... I will get you back for this", said Khushi in low anger tone and press the down elevator button.

-------------------------------- Same time @ RM

Rahul entered the room and saw Anjali standing near the window. Arush was sleeping in his crib. He was having a discussion with Akash a while ago, who wanted him to stay at Shantivan as Akash will be going to Mumbai for 3 days.

He comes close to her and call her name but didn't get any response. He move forward and saw that her gaze was unmovable and stuck on the water of the pool. He came behind her and hugs her gently.

"Hey ... whom you are thinking about? Arush or your Chottey?", said Rahul as he wrap his arms around her.

Anjali got startle a bit but hearing Rahul's voice she relaxed back in his embrace.

"none of them", said Anjali

"Ok .. then?", asked Rahul .

"Khushi...", said Anjali.

"What ...? And here I am thinking maybe I got lucky and you're thinking about me... tuch my luck", said Rahul teasingly and Anjali smack his arm.

"So what about Khushi?", asked Rahul.

"She is a very nice girl Rahul ... she always thinks of others, their happiness ... always taking care of others ... I don't want her to get hurt ... I don't know whats going on in Chottey's mind. It is clear that both like each other ... I am not sure about Chottey but Khushi is so in love with him ... what if this is all just an attraction for him? Like many time before ... what if he thinks that he had enough time with Khushi and he don't want her then ... Khushi will be broken ... she is so innocent Rahul ... I really don't want her to get hurt", said Anjali all the things which were bothering her for last 2, 3 days. Rahul listen to her without saying anything.

"You done?", asked Rahul.

"Rahul ... (Anjali turn to face him) I am serious here", said Anjali with slight irritation.

"Me too ... Now listen ... you say that you know your Chottey very well ... hain Anji ... Do you really think he would do such thing with Khushi?", said Rahul.

"Sometimes I really don't know what is going on with him ... he keeps himself so ... so closed up sometimes from everyone ... he won't even let me in about his feelings", said Anjali her eyes getting misty.

"I know ... but didn't you see the changes in him?. Didn't Lavanya told you how he tried to control his anger in front of Khushi? Didn't Akash told you once Khushi went to meet him in office after the fire incident how calm he was for the rest of the day? Didn't you tell me that how Arnav agreed for you to come with me, to my house after marriage? How he wore that Kurta Pajama because Khushi asked him too? Didn't Nani told you that he himself took Arush to Khushi? And Arush ... have you not seen Arnav getting close to Arush ... taking care of him? ... What all these things tell you Anji? He is changing ... and most of the credit goes to Khushi only", said Rahul and Anjali nod her head.

"If Khushi was just an attraction to him he wouldn't have taken Arush to her Anji ... what bigger proof you want after that? Khushi means much more to him ... it's just that he isn't realizing it now... What happened with him in past had made him very guarded about his feelings and emotions. He is not letting anyone inside his heart. But I am sure when once he realizes what Khushi meant to him ... then he won't ever let her go away from him", said Rahul in assuring tone.

"What if he lets his past get the better of him? He will push her away just like he does with us", said Anjali in worried voice.

Rahul look at her worried face, thinking ... then, "I know what are you worried for".

"It's the worst day of year for him Rahul", said Anjali as a tear roll down her cheek.

"Khushi is a strong girl Anji ... she will handle Arnav just like she did before", said Rahul.

"But this is entirely different ... Arnav becomes so ... So angry, hysterical ... he closes himself away from everyone", said Anjali in painful voice.

"This time he won't ... Khushi won't let him ... I believe that Anji ... this time Khushi won't let his past demons get him. She loves him so much Anji ... and love always conquer your demons", said Rahul and hug Anjali as she cried slowly.

"Shsshh ... just pray Anji ... that Arnav lets Khushi in ... once he do that ... let his emotion show in front of Khushi ... then no bloody thing can separate him from Khushi ... and I know Khushi won't leave him either until he gets out of his misery", said Rahul.

"I always pray and wish Rahul that something happen and Arnav never let Khushi go ... ever", said Anjali as she hug Rahul tight.

TO BE CONTINUED ... (i won't tell when 😛)

it was a looong one right??? right ? ... So you guys like it? you have to comment and tell me.

I have really worked hard for this chapter ... collecting images and thinking of dialogues ... i started writing on Monday and finish both parts just today evening.

So i can be selfish here ... right ?

So Part - C will be after getting at least 160 likes and 20 pages of comments. Other wise the next update will be late ...

waiting for you comments now ... 😊

just to tell - Arnav Khushi's relation has progress much ... now in next chapters you will see Arnav opening up to Khushi emotionally and taking care of her too ... then their much waited confession. 😉