Chapter 6

After reaching their apartments Arnav was pacing to and fro in his room, all the while chanting "Relax Arnie! Its just Khushi. You have to go and handle this gift to her. Why are you feeling damn nervous? This is not the first time you bought a gift for her."

" Oh yes! Cummon Arnav be a sport, go and give the gift to Khushi", Arnav muttered nervously.

After a good one hour fight with his thoughts, Arnav made his way to Khushi's room.

Knock knock'

"Yeah come in", Khushi said while selecting dresses for tomorrow's Pre Fest.

"Khushi' woo..mm..i'actually I came'", Arnav nervously said as he enters her room.

"What happened Arnie? Are you having temperature?", Khushi asked in concern while touching his forehead.

"I am fine Khushi, just came to help you out with tomorrows preparation. Have you selected any dress for tomorrows party?", Arnav asked while hiding the gift from Khushi.

"No Arnie I don't have any saree to wear so I am thinking to ask mom. You know nah I don't have any idea regarding this saree thing," Khushi said while pouting.

" Yeah I know ,you don't even know how to drape a saree. I am dying to see how you will carry the saree tomorrow WHOLE EVENING!!!!," Arnav said while mocking Khushi.

At that moment Khushi noticed a packet that Arnav was trying to hide behind him'

"Hey you are hiding something",Khushi said as she tried to snatch the packet from Arnav.

"No! Actually Khushi this is..ehhmm..nothing just a '", Arnav muttered as he held the gift firmly in his hands.

"It's a gift! Arnie is this gift for me?", Khushi asked as she takes the gift from his hands.

"Yeah Khushi, actually you don't have any saree for tomorrow's party nah so I bought this saree for you. I hope you will like it", Arnav said while looking dreamily towards Khushi.

Khushi being impatient tore the gift wrap as fast as possible. Her eyes popped out and her jaw touched the floor as she opened the box. Inside there is a beautiful RED saree , which is simple yet elegant. Khushi dreamily touched the saree and a pleasant smile touched her lips immediately.

Seeing Khushi smiling Arnav got confused. The question running inside his mind- Whether she liked the saree or not? Why is she smiling? Why isn't she saying something?

His chain of thoughts were broken as he felt some soft flush against his rough body. While realization hits him he felt that he was being hugged by Khushi. Its not like that this was their first hug. As friends they usually hug each other quite often. But today this is something different. The feeling of being hugged by Khushi was different. He himself was confused by his thoughts.

He dint even know when he hugged her back. While coming out of the hug Khushi broke his trance.

" Arnie this is the most beautiful gift I have ever received from anyone. This saree is so beautiful I cant even tell you in words. I just loved it and thanks for the lovely gift", Khushi said as he kisses his right cheek.

Arnav was on cloud 9 after the hug and the kiss. But why he was that much happy, he himself was searching the answer. Khushi who was busy admiring the saree infront of the mirror suddenly turned towards Arnav and asked, " Arnav why you gifted me the saree? I mean'".

Soon she was interrupted by Arnav, " Actually I saw this saree in the shop today and felt it will look good on you.Hence bought it for you".

"Of course Arnie I would love to! And thanks once again for the gift", Khushi said while hugging Arnav.

On the other side of the house scene was little different. Aakash gifted the saree to Payal and she happily accepted it. Aakash mentally promised himself to carry on the things slowly with Payal. His happiness was beyond imaginations when Payal accepted his gift and also to go to the party as a couple.

Things were going on smoothly between the two couples.Aakash and Payal were giving themselves time and space both. While Arnav was confused with his feelings towards Khushi , Khushi was unaware of Arnav's feelings and his confused thoughts.

Later that evening gals were very excited for the upcoming party. Khushi showed them the saree that she gonna wear tomorrow. Both of them praised Arnav and his elegant choice. Then Payal showed them the saree that was gifted by Aakash for the party.

Payal's saree'

La and Khushi were awww-ing and ohhh-ing all the time and Payal was blushing unknowingly.

Now it was La's turn. La showed the saree that she had selected for the party. Payal's and Khushi's eyes simply pooped out seeing the beautiful creation. La told them that this was his dad's first creation for his mom.

La's saree'

All the gals slept that night with excitement for tomorrow's Pre Fest party.

The day went well as all of them were busy in organizing the party and checking the last minute preparation. The gals excused themselves and went to their apartments as they have to get ready for the party.

In the evening the guys knocked the gals apartment as they were running late for the party. Being the incharge they have to reach their on time. Payal opened the door as she was the only one who was ready on time. Seeing Payal , Aakash enters first wearing his Armani suit looking as usual dashing.

Seeing the lovebirds lost NK excused himself and went to La's room.

NK's suit'

As he opened the door his jaw dropped and touched the floor. The tomboy type La was looking sexy and beautiful in traditional wear.

"Close your mouth NK! M I looking that much horrible?", La asked while pouting. "No La you are looking ravishing", answered NK which makes La blush a little. "Shall we leave?", NK asked while taking his arms out for La to hold. "Yes", La said as she holds NK's arm.

Payal, Aakash , NK and La were ready to leave. Only Arnav and Khushi were missing.

"Where the hell are Arnav and Khushi?", La asked angrily. "Arnav is on a call, checking the last minute preparations and Khushi is getting ready", Payal said to La helplessly.

"Guys we have to leave now, there is an emergency!", Arnav said as he walks in looking as a Greek God.

Arnav's suit'

"But Arnav Khushi is not ready yet.You guys leave, I will come with her",Payal said worriedly.

"No Payal as you and Aakash are couple, you have to enter together. Just do one thing, you guys leave ,me and Khushi will join you guys there soon", Arnav said in this No-Argument- Do-As 'I 'Say tone.

Both the couple left for the party. Aranv after ending his phone call walked towards Khushi's room and knocked the door. NO RESPONSE!!!

He again knocked it and again NO RESPONSE!!!

Worriedly he opened the door and saw Khushi struggling with his saree. Now he remembered that Khushi doesn't even know how to drape a saree.

Aranv enters her room and holds her hand. "I will help you in draping the saree", Arnav said in this husky voice.

Khushi was so lost that absent mindedly she said , " Arnie you are looking like a Greek god".

Arnav blushes a little and then bends on his knees. Seeing the confused expressions of Khushi's face he said, " Stand straight don't move, lemme drape your saree".