Chapter 68

After a moment they broke the kiss, Arnav touch his forehead with hers and Khushi cupped his cheeks and stroke it with her thumbs ... Both were panting and needed time to calm their breaths. When their breath got normal Arnav lift his head and look at her ... Khushi shyly smile at him ... she try to move back but Arnav didn't let her budge ... Khushi thought he wanted to kiss her again ... she got more shy but then get surprised when Arnav pick her up in his arms and without saying anything he went out of the hall.

Khushi look at his face and found him serious ... she wonders what happened ... Arnav look at her with intense gaze which made Khushi blush and little scared too. Arnav look down the stairs so that he don't slip or step up on candles ... he slowly descended the stairs and move towards his bedroom ... Khushi got alerted when they enter the bedroom.

Her mind was racing with thoughts, Does Arnav want to take their relationship ahead? Is she ready? Should she stop him? What if he doesn't stop? Or does she really want to stop him or she too want to go ahead with their relation? ... her heart started to thud fast thinking all this ... her trance broke when she felt herself being put on bed. Arnav slowly make her sit on bed and move back ... Khushi got confuse that why he moved back and what exactly he wanted to do ... both of them have not said a single word till now.

Arnav went to his cupboard and take something out ... He then came back to Khushi keeping one hand behind his back so that Khushi could not see what he is holding. Arnav crouch down on his knees in front of Khushi who got startled to see him sitting on floor on his knees like that.

"Arnavji ... what are you doing?", asked Khushi tugging his shoulder asking him to get up.

Arnav took her hand in his free hand and press it lightly, "Khushi I want to tell you something" in serious tone. Khushi nodded her head telling him that she is listening.

"Khushi I know it will be shock for you but I want to tell you this ... I too came to know about it few days go ... I would have tell you but then that incident happened and after that we have to took care of that man", said Arnav gritting his teeth ... Khushi knew he was talking about Kushal so she put her other hand on his and squeeze it.

Arnav took Khushi hand and place it on his chest near heart, "Now after every danger is gone now... I want to tell you everything ... I don't want any lie or things hidden in our relationship as now it will bloom ahead", said Arnav with utmost honesty and concern.

Khushi noded her head with a smile agreeing with him, "What is it Arnavji ... is everything ok?", said Khushi cupping his cheek with other hand.

"Khushi you remember once I asked you about the locket you are wearing?", said Arnav ... Khushi frown thinking why he is talking about her locket?

"yes ... but why are you talking about it?", asked Khushi.

"You told that a boy give you that locket the day of your parent's accident ... you were sitting alone on a bench in the hospital. You were wearing red and white shalwar Kameez ... you thought that you parents were sleeping and they are not waking up as they are upset with you ... the boy assured you that your parents can never get upset with you ... you were scared as you were never alone before and you started to cry ... then that boy gave his locket to you to assure you that it will protect you ... only then you smiled and stopped crying", said Arnav.

"Ho ..ww ... How ... you know all this?", asked Khushi in utter shock as she had never tell any single detail to any living soul about that day.

But instead of giving answer Arnav continued, "Then you saw that the boy is also hurt ... his hand was bleeding ... you took your dupatta and wrap it around his hand telling him that he will be fine".

Khushi withdrew her hand from his and move back a little her heart thudding fast ... thinking ... how could Arnav know this? She never told him about that boy's injury and her dupatta ... then how? Then the answer came in her mind as she look at Arnav in utter disbelieve ... is he that boy by any chance?

And the next moment she got her answer in front of her when Arnav remove his hand from back taking it in front of Khushi ...

Her dupatta ...

Her mouth open, seeing Arnav holding her Dupatta. Arnav didn't say anything ... he wanted to know if Khushi recognize her dupatta or not?

Khushi put her hand on her mouth ... she could not believe it ... Arnav was that boy ... the boy she met 14 years ago ... the boy who assured her that night ... the boy who move away her fear ... they boy who gave his locket to her ... that boy was Arnav.

Arnav was waiting for Khushi to say something ... anything ... he could see her wide eyes and disbelieve expression ... and the next moment he too got his answer when Khushi launch herself on him, wounding her hands around his neck and shoulder.

"Arnavjiii ...", Khushi literally shouted throwing herself on him and Arnav fall back on floor with Khushi on him.

"What the ...", exclaimed Arnav with sudden push and falling back on floor.

"Oh My God .. Oh My God ... Arnavji ... you are that boy ... that was you ", said Khushi squeezing him tight and hopping on him at the same time.

"Khushi ...", Arnav said with difficulty as Khushi was hugging him very tightly.

"Oh that was you ... I am so happyyy ... that was you ...", said Khushi move back ... facing him ... Arnav sit up a little but was still leaning back as Khushi was leaning on him. She kissed him on both cheeks and gives a soundly smooch on his lips ...

Arnav was astonished by her reaction ... never in his dream he thought that Khushi will react like this knowing the truth.

"I can't believe it that was you ... I always wanted to know about that boy ... I wished many times that I could meet that boy ... and see here ... I was with him from so long ... oh my Arnavji ... that boy was you (Khushi clutch his shirt in both her fist) ... why didn't you tell me before Arnavji ... you knew that girl was me na ... then why you didn't tell me?", said Khushi in super speed holding Arnav's shirt.

"Khushi ... relax ... calm down", said Arnav siting properly on floor with Khushi on his lap.

"No calm down ... just tell me why you didn't tell me before ... you know I am soo soo happy to know that boy was you", said Khushi pouting.

Arnav look at her pouting lips and stop the urge to kiss her, "Khushi I too came to know that few days ago ... when I saw that locket properly ... and when I saw my scratching at its back".

Khushi frowned and take the locket out of her kameez and turn it ... "You did that?", asked Khushi running thumb over wrongly scratch letters.

"Yeah ... from that I recognized that this locket is mine and then I remember how and where I let this locket go", said Arnav.

"But when? I never gave you this locket ... then?", asked Khushi she didn't notice that she was sitting on Arnav's lap neither Arnav pointed that out as he was pretty much liking this position of theirs. His left hand was around her waist and other hand was on floor ... Khushi has her one hand wound around Arnav's right neck and shoulder and other hand was holding the locket.

"Remember when I Kiss you forcefully in office at the night of party", said Arnav and saw Khushi expression change.

"When I pulled your shirt ... your locket hit my hand and then I saw it and I got shock seeing that locket resembles mine which I gave to that girl 14 years go ... I thought it can't be the same locket ... and when I saw the letter at its back my doubt got confirm ... and that was the biggest shock for me knowing that .. that girl was you", said Arnav in soft tone as he still regrets his actions that day.

"You scratch these letters?", asked Khushi looking at worngly scratched A, C & R.

"Yeah ... Di was insisting to wear this, when i denied he said my name is not written on it so she can wear it ... so i just scratch these on it so that she couldnt wear", said Arnav remembering a distant memory.

"really ... are you that much possessive from that time", said Khushi giggling a little. Arnav roll his eye.

"Ok so what does it means ... (turning the locket and looking at letters) umm A for Arnav ... C for .. um um ...Chottey?", asked Khushi and Arnav nods his head.

"And R ... Raizada?", said Khushi and Arnav shakes his head. Khushi asked him through her eyes ...

"Ratna ... my mom's", said Arnav in sad tone.

"Oh ...", said Khushi and didnt say anything further.

"Thats how i got to know that locket was mine ... and i just couldn't handle the revelation ... after so long i see that again ... i was just so much shocked", said Arnav.

"That's why you went away to your farm house?", asked Khushi as she remembers that after that incident how she ran away from office and came to know next day about Arnav disappearance.

Arnav nodded his head ... Khushi move her hand back from his neck and look at him sadly, "Weren't you happy to know that girl was me?".

Arnav immediately cupped her cheeks with both hands, "No .. No .. Khushi ... it's not like that".

Khushi's eyes regain hope to hear that he was happy to know.

"Its ... its something else", said Arnav averting his eyes for the very first time.

"What Arnavji?", asked Khushi.

Arnav look back at her ... her expression were curious to know ... Arnav gulped ... he had to tell her ... she has to know this ... he thought.

Taking her both hands Arnav gesture her to stand up ... then Khushi realize her position ... her mouth opened in an O and she hurriedly stood up adjusting her dupatta ... her face red with embarrassment and shyness. Arnav smirk at her reaction ... but then next moment got serious.

"Khushi do you know what day was that? When I met you at the hospital?", asked Arnav.

Khushi try to remember ... that was the day when her parents met with accident and then next day they died ... and Arnav was at hospital ... but why he was at hospital ... then she realized that was the day when his parents died ...

"Oh My ...", exclaimed Khushi ... putting her hands again on mouth. "Arnavji .. that day ... that day ... your parents ..." Khushi didn't complete the sentence.

Arnav gave a slight nod ... his expression were serious and rigid. Khushi move close to him grabbing his arm.

"you were at hospital because your ... your parents ...", Khushi could not complete her sentence as she saw the pain in his eyes.

"I was at hospital to collect that man's body because of whom my mom died", said Arnav fisting his hand controlling his anger and thought ... not to go there again.

Khushi immediately hug him , "Oh Arnavji ... I am so sorry ...".

Arnav move her back, "Why are you saying sorry Khushi ... I should be the one apologizing to you", said Arnav with anger.

"What? ... Why?", Khushi was not understanding him.

"Khushi you don't know why I came to you that day ... right?", said Arnav holding her arms with both hands. His heart thudding fast ... he never felt that much scared telling something to someone before.

"Because I was lonely and scared", said Khushi but not sure this time.

Arnav closes his eyes again ... gaining some strength to tell her the real reason, "Khushi I came to you to say sorry ... but ... but then seeing you cry and all sacred I didn't get the strength to tell you".

"What Arnavji?", asked Khushi seeing the serious expression on his face she was getting scared and having the feeling that what Arnav is going to tell her will be a bad news.

"That it was that man who had caused the accident ... your parent's accident.", said Arnav in one go.

Khushi looked at him confuse not understanding what he meant ... that man ... who? Looking at Arnav she found pain in his eyes and then it dawn on her what Arnav is trying to tell her.

"Yo .. yo .. ur .. fa .. fa .. t..her...?", stammers Khushi and Arnav noded his head.

Khushi move back few steps ... utter shock to know this truth ... she slowly sat on bed ... looking at floor ... not knowing what she should say or react.

Arnav went to her crouching down on knees in front of her, "Khushi .. I am so sorry dear ... I don't know what to say or do ... I am feeling so much hatred for that man because of whom not only my mother suffer but also your .. your (Arnav gulp the lump in his throat) parents died as well". Arnav couldn't even say the words father from his mouth.

But Khushi didn't look at him .. her gazed was fixed at nothing particular on floor .. as her mind was reeling from all the things she got know tonight.

"When I get to know that girl was you ... I felt scared ... I didn't know how should I tell you this ... I was feeling guilty by hiding this truth from you ... I didn't want you to go away from me Khushi ... I won't let you go away from me ... call me selfish call me possessive ... but I won't let you go Khushi ... do you hear me ... Khushi ... Khushi", Arnav shakes her arm but she didn't respond. Arnav get up and move a step back ... his heart was paining seeing Khushi like this ... he went towards the balcony.

"Dammit ...", Arnav gritted while punching on the door and went out ... holding the railing with both hands, closing eyes ... trying to suppress his anger and pain.

The truth had been gnawing away at him that his father was the cause of that accident. The hatred he had for his father increase tenfold, the fact that Khushi had been stripped of her parents because of that man. After his parents, his Di took care of him and he took care of her ... both siblings become the focus of their world. He had his sister to share the pain of their parents ... but Khushi ... she didn't have anyone ... as her words came back to him.

"You are lucky Arnavji that you have your sister with whom you can share your pain ... the loss of your parents ... but I .. I didn't have anyone that time ..."

He was grateful that he was blessed with a sister like Anjali. He can fully understand what Khushi must went through being an orphaned ... his eyes became moist remembering the pain and suffering he and his Di went through after their parents died and thrown out of their own house ... he can easily related with Khushi's pain as well.

His train of thoughts broke when he felt something soft touching him at the back ... then two hands snake under his arms going up ... grabbing his shoulders as Khushi press herself to his back .. holding him close. Arnav grab her hands and wanted to turn but Khushi didn't let him.

"It's ok Arnavji ... it was not your fault ... let it go ... please let it go ... just forget it", said Khushi suppressing her sob.

Arnav forceful turn to her and saw her moist eyes ... he bring her close snaking his hands around her waist.

"How can you say that Khushi ... how can you say to forget it?, asked Arnav bewilder at her compose self.

"Because it is hurting you more than me ... and I can't see you like that", said Khushi as she sobs a little.

Khushi remember the scene when she went to farm house ... she remember the dishevel state of Arnav that time ... it clearly was showing how much he was in pain. That time Khushi thought its because of how Arnav tried to force her but now she knew actually it was the pain knowing that his father was responsible for her parents death.

She was shocked beyond measures when Arnav told her the truth ... she just couldn't take it how is this possible ... then she remember how that boy ... Arnav came to her ... console her ... assured her ... then she remember the time of Arnav's parents death anniversary ... how painful it was for him ... how much hurt he was because of his father ... how much angry he was on his mother for leaving him like that ... the first time she saw him crying ... only she knew how much it hurt her to see him like that ...

And now too ... she turned at Arnav when she heard the sound of Arnav punching the door ... she stood up and saw Arnav going out ... his body language was clearly telling him how much he is hurting ... it must have been difficult for him to tell her the truth.

Does this truth matter more than him? .. NOO .. her heart screamed

What was his fault? He was too betrayed by his father didn't he? Will it make a difference knowing the truth? NO ... her parents can't come back ... she didn't knew how the accident happen nor the hospital people ever told her about it ... she was more angry on her parents to leave her all lone ... but when she got Baba and the new family she started to forget all sorrows ... that family not only accepted her with open arms but also shower all their love on her in everything. She was always grateful for having family like this.

She got her parents ... but Arnav? He doesn't. She remember when Anjali told her that how Arnav always suppress his pain in his heart, not share with anyone ... how he build the walls around his heart not letting anyone enter. Then she remembers how devastated he was when she went to his office to ask him to come home for the Pooja. The pain she had seen on his face shook her.

This all doesn't matter ... the past doesn't matter ... wasn't she the one telling him to forget the past and moves on ... life is too short ... it should be spend with the loved ones ... not wasting it over past ... it was her mantra of life ... to forget negative things and embrace positive things.

She slowly took step towards him ... hugging him from behind telling him the same ... to forget it.

Arnav was again dumbfounded listening to her, her care and concern for him seemed to take precedence.

"Khushi don't you feel angry? Hatred?", asked Arnav still holding her close as Khushi fisted his shirt over his chest.

"For whom ... for you?", asked Khushi and saw pain flash through Arnav's face.

"Khushi I am sorry ... it was that man's fault which caused your parents life ... I .. I ...", Arnav didn't what else to say.

"Yes it was his fault ... not yours ... then why are you saying sorry Arnavji (Khushi jerk him a little) ... you don't have to feel guilty at all for this. Besides accident happens ... they can happen anytime with anyone .. by anyone. Tell me if it was my father who had caused the accident and you lost your parents ... would you blame me? Would it matter to you? Would you hate me then?", said Khushi clutching his shirt more.

Arnav immediately shakes his head, "No Khushi ... I understand what you want say but its hurting me that you lost your parents because of that man ... that man again became the cause of pain to someone I love ... first my mother, then Di and now you".

"Does the hatred of that man is greater than your love for me?", asked Khushi the same question which she had asked once on pretext of his mother and sister.

"Never ... Khushi I love you more than anything", replied Arnav instantly pressing her into him.

"Then just forget all this ... if you keep on remembering what your father did ... you will feel hurt and unnecessarily you will feel guilty ... even if its not your fault and I don't want you to cloud your present with past. Just let it go ... I know it's not easy ... it will take time ... I took time as well ... to forget the pain of losing parents ... but the presence of Amma Baba and jiji in my life helped me. You have your family with you Arnavji ... and now me as well (Khushi cupped Arnav's cheek) I want you to forget everything about past and enjoy your present with your family ... with me", said Khushi with utmost love and care.

"How can you be so positive Khushi ... how you do it?", asked Arnav like a child.

"Its no big deal Arnavji ... just like I said try to enjoy your present ... whenever you remind of past just think of the present ... what you have with you ... what you can have in future ... if you keep on thinking about past you can never enjoy your present or built good future ... like I say ... life is too short Arnavji ... haven't we experienced it ... when I got kidnap and was alone in that room ... all I can think about was you ... my family ... and when ... when you got shot ... I die that moment Arnavji .. I thought I lost you ... but now when we are together ... I just want to forget everything and want to spend my life with you", said Khushi and hug Arnav who tighten his hold on her.

"Me too Khushi ... me too", said Arnav pressing her more into him.

They stood there in each other's arm ... letting go of their pain. After some time Arnav broke the hug and wipe her tears ... Khushi give a smile.

"I don't know how will I tell this to Di", said Arnav looking at Khushi.

"What? We are not telling her anything ... infact we are not going to tell anyone anything about it", said Khushi.

"But ...", Arnav wanted to say but Khushi cut him.

"No Arnavji ... whats the need ... I know when Anjali ji get to know this she will also feel guilty like you without any of her fault ... she will try to apologize to me ... and I don't want that ... everything is going fine ... so what the need to make every one worry. Do you want Anjali ji and Nani ji to feel sad and guilty about it?", said Khushi and Arnav shakes his head.

"So we wont tell anyone .. ok", said Khushi.

"Even not about this?", said Arnav taping his finger on her Om locket.

"No ... not even this ... it will be our little secret ... you know just like in movies", said Khushi showing excited face to Arnav ... to change the mood and topic.

"Movies?", Arnav frown not understanding.

"Yes ... you know just like in movie when either hero or heroine get lost and then their evil twin come into the picture ... the hero or heroine try to find out if it's the real one or not ... just like that if our evil twin come we will get to know by asking him or her about this locket na ... then we will get to know that person is wrong and who is the right one", said Khushi excitedly.

Arnav chuckled at first and then few seconds later laugh at her absurd thought ... Khushi got lost in him ... watching him laugh.

"You ... you know (Arnav subsiding his laugh) you are just crazy", said Arnav smiling.

"I know ... from childhood ... didn't you know", said Khushi giving a mischievous look and Arnav shakes his head.

"Just laugh like this always Arnavji ... you look so good", said Khushi cupping his one cheek.

Arnav take her hand and kiss it, "I will ... if you make me". Khushi give him a smile while nodding.

"Shall we leave now? It will take us more than hour to go back ... we should start", said Arnav and Khushi agree taking his hand and went inside the room. She saw her dupatta on the floor. She left Arnav's hand and picks it up. She went to Arnav's cupboard and place it there. Arnav smile seeing her gesture.

Both walk downstairs and then out of the farm house ... when they reach near the car Khushi stop ... Arnav felt a tug and turn to her.

"Thank you Arnavji for the wonderful surprises ... I really love them all", said Khushi looking at him with love. Arnav pull her close and wrap one hand around her waist.

"you're welcome", said Arnav and lean towards her face ... he stop and look in her eyes ... Khushi understanding his intension ... closes her eyes while grabbing his shoulder ... Arnav press his lips on hers ... kissing her slowly and then passionately.

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Journey back to home was a silent one ... they didn't speak much ... their presence for each other was enough for them ... because they both know that they will together now.

Arnav stop the car near her house ... Khushi opens the car door to go out but then remembering something she turn back and take her locket out.

"What are you doing Khushi?", asked Arnav seeing her extending the locket to him.

"Now I know its yours so how can I keep it ... take it", said Khushi.

"I don't want it ... beside when I give this locket to that girl ... I accepted that this now belongs to that girl .. means to you", said Arnav pushing her hand back.

"But ...", Khushi wanted to say but Arnav cut her ... "No buts ... I said that its yours then its yours", said Arnav and take the locket from her hand and put it around her neck.

The memory flash in Khushi's mind ... the boy putting the locket on her and then he put his hand on her head ... later when the nurse took her to washroom to clean her ... she notice the blood on her forehead ... most precisely at the place where sindoor is put.

The boy putting the thread around her neck symbolizes how mangulsutra is place and the blood on her forehead symbolizes how sindoor is place ... that means the fate had already bound them together 14 years ago ... they were meant to found each other ... to fall in love.

"Khushi ...", Arnav called her seeing her lost in thoughts.

Khushi hug Arnav, "I love you Arnavji ... I love you", said Khushi ... thinking should she tell him ... but he doesn't believe in these things ... right ... then may be later she will tell him about this.

Arnav smiles and move her back and then kiss her on forehead, "I love you too". And gesture her to go. Khushi move out of the car and went to the front door ... she turn back and wave at him which Arnav returns ... seeing her entering the house Arnav starts the car and drove back to home.

Late into the night ... both Arnav and Khushi couldn't sleep ... both were thinking about the events of the night. Arnav was laying on the bed with one hand under his head looking up at the ceiling ... gaze fixed on nothing particular but his thoughts were fixed on only one person ... Khushi.

He was very astonished at her positivity towards life. He had never met a person before like her. Her Di is positive too but just like him ... she also can never get rid of past thoughts ... although she was better than him in dealing with them. But Khushi ... she is just totally different. She had lost her parents at very young age and she deal with the pain alone ... and never let that pain and loss cloud her life coming ahead ... unlike him ... who were fighting with the demons of his past. But after Khushi entered in his life ... he notice that the suffering reduced very much. He is not having disturbed thoughts or nightmares like before. He has started to ease up ... enjoy time with her. He crave for her presence ... her warmth . He now knows that he cannot live without her anymore. She is an angel ... his angel.

He had finally confessed his feelings ... also about the past. He didn't tell her but he was also happy that she was the girl he met 14 years ago ... he never forget her ... whenever in past when his past demons cloud on him ... he used to hold that dupatta and recall the only innocent thing he remembers from past ... her ... the girl with green eyes. When he met Khushi 3 years ago at the institute ... it was her eyes that had drawn him towards her like a moth. And after when she came in his office he just couldn't stay away from her ... he tried.. oh yes he did ... but he had failed miserably ... Arnav Singh Raizada failed at last in something ... and he isn't feeling bad about it. Now when everything is settle ... he had to think ahead ... one thing was clear that he want Khushi ... badly want her in his life ... everyday ... every time.

He sit up on the bed ... he need her now ... he need to know how she is ... she must have dealth with truth bravely but he was worried for her ... if she is still hurting but not telling him ... but he cant go to her at this time of night ... he picks his cell and send a massage to her ... just her name "Khushi .." ... if she is awake she would call him ... and somewhere he knew that she is awake too like him.

On the other hand ... Khushi was standing near the window ... looking outside ... gaze fixed on nothing particular but her thoughts were fixed on only one person ... Arnav.

How much he has changed ... the surprise dinner ... then the confession ... it was so beautiful ... she had never imagine that Arnav could do something like this ... Khushi was smiling lightly thinking about him.

When she met him 3 years ago ... although their meeting was brief but she found him very intimidating ... and felt scared of him ... as no one ever invaded personal space before .. he was the first one ... who cornered her and could have kissed her if she didn't push him then. In three years she had never forget about him ... his eyes ... those brows intimidating eyes always comes in her dreams ... she always felt some connection with them ... and today she got to know what connection was that ... he was the boy she met 14 years ago ... the boy who console her in the most paining moment of her life ... and she can forget his assurance ... his eyes ... and the locket. Khushi runs her hand on it. She was so happy to know that it was Arnav ... she was damn sure now that they were meant to be together ... and now somewhere she knew Arnav knows this also. He just needs to take it forward and seal their relationship forever. She could not wait anymore to be with him ... to spend her life with him. She had given him enough time. He had open up to her about his pain regarding past ... he had started to share his feelings and thoughts with her. He is more eased up with her now ... she knew he enjoys it ... her presence ... she can see it in his eyes. Now she wants to make it permanent ... she want to fill his life with happiness ... so much happiness that he could never think about the past and no pain will ever cross him because it had to go through her first.

Her chain of thoughts with a buzzing sound ... Khushi picks up her cell from the table and saw sms from Arnav ... he is awake? She thought and then call him.

Arnav: hey ...(picking up the call)

Khushi: Arnav ji why are you still awake?

Arnav: you are awake also ... why?

Khushi: Couldn't sleep.

Arnav: Me also

Khushi: you should sleep Arnavji ... you might have meetings tomorrow morning.

Arnav: then you should also sleep ... you also have to go office tomorrow.

Khushi: Arnavji ... stop repeating my questions.

Arnav (chuckling): ok ... so why you couldn't sleep ... are you ok ... I mean after what you got to know?

Arnav asked the question which was disturbing his thoughts ... he wanted to know is she is ok.

Khushi: Arnavji ... I am fine ... I am happy to know that you are the boy whom I met that day.

Arnav: I know that ... I saw your reaction to that (in teasing tone)

Khushi blush a little remembering how she had thrown herself on Arnav hugging him ... Squeezing him tight.

"But I want to know about other thing Khushi", said Arnav in serious tone.

Khushi (in stern tone): Arnavji ... again? Didn't I tell you not to think about it anymore.

Arnav: Sorry Khushi .. I know you told me that ... but I just want to know if you are ok .. I mean .. (Arnav was saying but he stop listening to the giggling sound).

"What the ... Khushi why are you laughing dammit ... I am serious here", said Arnav in irritating tone.

Khushi (Supressing her giggles): Arnavji do you know how many times you have said sorry to me? No one will believe me if I say that Arnav Singh Raizada (emphasizing his name) had said sorry to a girl and that too 5, or 6 times ... they will all faint you know. (then giggle a little).

Arnav chuckled hearing that, "You are just crazy Khushi ... here I am talking something serious and you ... just forget it".

Khushi: There is nothing serious what you are talking ok ... I have told you to forget all that ... when this night ends I want you to end your thoughts about it too ... with the new day I want you to think new ahead ... built new memories ok (in a bossy tone).

Arnav: Yes Mam.

Khushi (smiling): ok tell me where you are?

Arnav: Khushi I am at home .. what stupid question.

Khushi: uff ho Arnavji .. I mean are you on bed, or on recliner or at pool side or in study room ... or (Khushi would have continue but Arnav cut her)

Arnav: bed ... I am on bed (a little loudly).

Khushi: ok then lay down

Arnav: Why? Are you going to sing a lullaby to me (in slight mocking tone)

Khushi: why not? If that's take to make you sleep then I will ... should I start? (Khushi went to her bed and lay down as well)

Arnav: come on ... it would be better if you just talk.

Khushi: ok then talk ...

Arnav: you talk ... I don't know blabbering like you ... beside its your department.

Khushi: yeah yeah ... why not ... its my department ... and your department is to get angry.

Arnav (laying down on bed): When did I get angry today?

Khushi: ok not today but you can't denied you get angry very often.

Arnav: I cant help it if people are stupid and can't do their work properly.

Khushi: haw Arnavji ... people are not stupid ... you make them scare with your anger.

Arnav: and you ... you are not scared of me

Khushi (clicking her tongue) .. tuch .. naa.

Arnav: Is that so?

Khushi: yup

Arnav (turning on his right .. keeping cell under ear): ok we will see then.

Khushi: whats there to see ...

They both talked on about different things about office, about Paris, about fashion event ... about their siblings ... Khushi told incident from her uni life, how she played pranks on NK and Buaji.

Arnav mostly listen to her ... Which eventually sooth him ... and slowly he drifted to sleep. Khushi knew that he is almost dropping when he was answer in just monosyllables , "hmm .." .. "ok" ... "is that so" "good" ...then after few minutes nothing came ... just his slight breath sound ... Khushi didn't cut the call ... she presses the phone to her ear ... listening to his breath ... she also drifted to sleep.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

- 2, 3 readers comment that they wanted others to know about Arnav Khushi meeting 14 years ago and about locket ... well i haven't thought it that way ... i wanted that to keep it as their secret and it will remain as it is.

- Some readers commented that they wanted to see Arush and Arshi scene together ... well i wanted this chapter to be about only Arshi ... in next chapter you will see their scene.