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PART 17
Honeymoon Travels …
"Yes… We are going to Goa."
Oh goodness… I feel like running around the entire house and yelling at the top of my lungs. "Arnav, this is so exciting!"
"Well, what you said last night got me thinking."
"Really?" I blush. Does Arnav want to be the luckiest man of the Earth and be with me? Oh the thoughts, the very sweet thoughts of Arnav and me, alone on the romantic beaches of Goa.
"Yah, I mean what is more romantic than the beaches of Goa."
"You stole my thoughts. It will be so much fun. Just you, me …"
"And Anupam and Lavanya."
"What?"
"Yah, it is perfect Khushi, you have to invite Anupam, don't tell him Lavanya is coming though. Once we are there, we will find a way to get Anupam to confess his love. Once he does that everything will be fine, we will find a way to convince my parents."
Feeling disappointed I simply nod my head.
"Well, you better phone your parents and just let them know too just in case they call here and you are not here."
As Arnav walks into his walk in closet to change, I pick up the phone to inform my family. Payal answers.
"Hello."
"Payal, it is me."
"Di!" She yells in excitement, and in a moment I know my entire family must be gathered around her. They are all grabbing the phone from each other, so I wait not wanting to waste my energy talking when I know no one is listening. Finally the phone lands with my Bhabhi.
"Khushi, how are you?"
"Fine bhabhi, just wanted to let you all know I am going to Goa with Arnav."
"Going to Goa! For a honeymoon!"
"Err…" Honeymoon? ... I wish.
"Okay, no problem, Payal and I will be right there, to help you pack."
Click. "Hello!" No use, I know Payal and Babhi must be rushing out right now. They think I am going on my honeymoon. Well... Arnav didn't say it could not turn into a honeymoon...
I can't help feel a bit excited. So what if Anupam and Lavanya are going with us, once they discover their love for each other again, it would be just Arnav and me. Oh the thoughts, the beautiful sweet thoughts.
"So, I am just going to head out and tell Lavanya. Do you want to get ready and just meet us with Anupam at the Airport?"
I nod my mind racing with all the things I must pack.
"Remember not to tell Anupam that Lavanya will be coming too."
"Right. Got it."
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With Payal and my bhabi's help I pack everything I require or need. I only take the things of bare necessities yet still for some reason the bag had gotten so heavy that I have to carry it with the help of both Payal and bhabhi. Once the bag has been placed in the car and Payal and my bhabi leave, I rush to Anupam's room to give him the good news of the trip we are taking. Surprisingly Anupam makes no protests and agrees on the trip without an explanation of why he should come with us. Kabab mein haddi, opps, I didn't just think that... probably going to end being the other way with Arnav and I becoming the kabab mein haddi for Anupam and Lavanya. *sigh*
We reach the airport in time and while Anupam walks comfortably in front of me, I struggle dragging my bag. We decided not to take a cart since both our bags have wheels on them, however, I didn't realize quiet how heavy my bag was till now. By the time we reach where we are going to meet Arnav, I am sweating and panting like a dog, so embarrassing. What I need most right now is a cold glass of water.
"Are you okay Khushi?" Anupam asks looking concerned at my condition of extreme fatigue.
"Never been better." I say holding my stomach trying to catch my breath.
"You don't look too great Khushi, maybe you should sit down."
"I just need a glass…"
"Anupam Khushi…" Arnav's loud yell interrupts us. He waves beckoning us to come to where he stands. Oh great more walking. Reluctantly I start to drag my bag following Anupam.
"What is she doing here?" Anupam suddenly stops causing me to almost crash right into him as he catches sight of Lavanya who stands beside Arnav.
"Anupam, please."
"If I had known she was coming I would have never agreed to this stupid trip."
Knowing this can and probably will go on for a while, I put my bag on upright position and lean against the bag. I sit there listening to Lavanya and Arnav trying to get Anupam to agree and Anupam resisting. I had expected the conversation to go for eternity, however it quickly ends with Anupam agreeing on going on the trip but not having anything to do with Lavanya. No! I feel like yelling, I was not done resting yet. But who is listening, all three of them are already walking towards the check in counter. Unwillingly, I get off my bag and start walking towards the boarding line up with all three, Anupam, Lavanya and Arnav walking in front of me. I am falling behind, but the stupid bag is just so heavy.
"Excuse me Madam, but we are doing random checks on bags can we please see what all you have in there?"
"Umm, err … sure."
With that I am taken to the side, I watch Arnav as he realizes I am no longer behind him. A bit worried he looks around and then finally spots me in the corner with the security guard. He comes rushing.
"Is there a problem?"
"No, Sir, just a regular check."
"Okay." He then turns to me, "don't worry Khushi, they will just open the bag and have a quick look." I am worried, but I have nothing to hide. Do I look worried to him? Maybe the sweat and the exhaustion from hauling the overweight bag, made him think I am worried.
As the zip of the bag comes undone all the contents that were stuffed in come spilling out, as though prisoners were suddenly given freedom. The security guard and Arnav both look at me with a strange expression, as the security guard puts the contents back into the bag. My entire wardrobe had been stuffed into that one bag. According to myself, Payal and my bhabhi it was a good idea too be prepared, with all my saris, suits, jeans, shirts and everything else in my closet. As the security guard finishes, Arnav, bends down to pick up one last thing that was left behind.
"Whose is this?" Arnav asks picking up the short black nightie given to me by my bhabhi as a gift for my honeymoon trip. I had keep it, of course I couldn't tell her there was going to be no honeymoon and I didn't need it. He looks at me and them my nightie which is still in his hands.
At this moment I want nothing more than to just bury my in the pile of clothes sitting in my suitcase and just stay there, till Arnav leaves. Snatching the nightie from his hands I stuff it back in the bag. "Not yours!" I retort feeling embarrassed and annoyed at the same time. Sensing my annoyance Arnav remains quiet. Somehow I manage to shut the overstuffed bag, with my cheeks burning red under the pressure of security guard and Arnav's eyes on me.
We walk in to the flight, and find Anupam and Lavanya at their individual seats away from each other. For a second I hope the same happens with us, I hope Arnav and I have seats away from each other but my luck is not that good. I am sitting right beside him. Why oh why did he have to pick up that thing? Why did I have to pack it? Why did my bhabhi give it? Why did I agree to this trip? Why does this always happen to me? What will Arnav think?
"Khushi…"
"Okay! Bhabhi gave me the nightie, because she thinks we are going on a honeymoon. I had no choice except to take it. I didn't want to be rude and say no. I only tried it on once; I mean I didn't even think of wearing it. I would never. And I know we are not going on a honeymoon or anything…."
"Khushi… Khushi … I just want that magazine. Can you pass it please?"
A magazine! A stupid magazine! Feeling frustrated I slap the magazine in Arnav's hands. And turn around to look out the miniature window by my seat.
"So you tried it on?"
"No!" Oh my gosh, I can't believe he just asked me that. I turn to look at him and find him reading his magazine. That was not my imagination was it? I look at him suspiciously trying to figure out if he actually said something or not. Feeling my eyes on him he puts down the magazine turning his attention to me.
"So… how did it look?" Oh my gosh it is real. I quickly turn away, not wanting Arnav to catch my fast blushing cheeks.
"I … did … didn't … look … I mean … try it."
"Hmm.." Arnav comes closer to me, placing his arm on the handle between us and resting his chin on his palm. "I guess there is only one thing to do then. You will just have to try it and let me tell you if it looks good or not."
"Arnav!"
"What? I want to brag to my friends about our "honeymoon" too, not fair only you get to brag to your friends." He says in the most casual tone.
*gasp* "Arnav! … Arnav?" Oh goodness, what was that? Why is the plane suddenly so rickety and my stomach is getting the funniest feeling ever. Without another thought I tightly grab Arnav's hand and press my body against the seat. "Please don't let the plain crash; please don't let the plane crash we are too young too die…" I whisper to myself again and again, shutting my eyes tight. "Please, please, I will be a good person, a really good person. I will pray every morning and night. I will not lie, ever, wake up early and not be late to college… please …" Slowly the feeling in my stomach starts to disappear, and I open my eyes. "Arnav are you okay…" I trail off, finding Arnav just as I left him, watching me and smiling.
"I am fine. I just like to save my panic mode for when the plane has real problems and not when it is taking off."
"Oh, no! I am so stupid." Arnav's laughs and I realize I just said that out aloud.
"You are not stupid at all Khushi, you are the most innocent and honest person I know. You don't think with your mind, you think with your heart, that is what makes you so special."
"Really?"
"As real as you are."
*sigh* This is hopeless; I am never going to be able to fall out of love with him. I guess I might as well just give up and stop trying. *sigh*
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