FF Arhi: Himalayan Magic - Part 8 Updated Page 21 - Page 4

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As for Arnav, in his city, everything is under his control. But here in the heart of nature, he is under the control of the elements. There is nothing he can do about it.

they rode on the same bike and she wore english clothes and he was mesmerized!

and awww he shared him past info

Arnav and Khushi had reached the city limits of Almora. It was a picturesque district with a panoramic view of the Himalayas and an alluring grandeur of natural beauty. It was famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife.

'Arnavji? Could we stop somewhere? I need to use the rest room' said Khushi.

'Absolutely!' Arnav was relieved. He could definitely use a break right now. Sitting close to her like this was playing havoc with his senses. He asked around and came back with directions to a resort. 'I think we should get something to eat while we are here. Looks like Binsar is another 30 kms from here and will take us 45 mins to 1 hour to get there.'

Khushi brightened up at the thought of food. 'Thank God! I was beginning to feel hungry. I think I will order paneer makhani, aloo paratha and I hope they have jalebis. I have been craving for them'

Arnav rolled his eyes in exasperation. For a girl who was so slim, she ate quite a lot. After driving for another 5 minutes they found the resort they were looking for. It was called Kaasar Jungle Resort.

In the restroom, Khushi looked at her reflection in the mirror. There was something different about her. It was her clothes! She realized that she not only looked different but she felt different as well. She was really beginning to enjoy this journey. The scenery, the air ' this place was truly magical. Especially when you are on bike ride with the one you _____ Stop it! Khushi was horrified at the direction her thoughts were heading. She quickly splashed cold water on her face to stem the tears that were welling up in her eyes. The entire days' evens were finally taking a toll on her.

Arnav's heart started an erratic beat as he watched her walk up to their table. She had a natural sway in her hips when she walked and saw that she was turning heads of the other men present at the restaurant. He realized that he did not like it. His eyes blazed with anger. Mine! The word reverberated in his brain like a chant. When she took her seat opposite him, they looked at each other for countless seconds. Neither spoke, nor understood the emotions reflected in each other's eyes. They finally broke contact when the waiter brought their food. They ate in silence.

Thirty minutes later, Arnav and Khushi were on their way up to Binsar. The meandering roads were lined up with tall conifers trees and deep valleys on either side. Khushi asked Arnav if they could visit the Kaasar devi temple that was close by and he had refused. He could say that she was upset. She had put couple of inches between them and was trying not to touch him. Good! At least now he would be able to drive in peace without thinking of how her fingers would clutch at him every time he applied brakes. He was himself recovering from the emotions he had experienced at the restaurant and he was not in the mood to be accommodating. He concentrated on the drive and increased his speed. They had to find Akash and Payal before dark.

After 45 minutes of enduring treacherous roads, they reached a sign board which said Zero point. Arnav asked a man standing there if there was some sort of hotel or resort there as he remembered Akash talking about going there for lunch. The man informed them that there was a guest house and pointed them toward the path that lead to it. He also told them they should hurry up if they wanted to see the sun set at the zero point. He showed them a beaten down path and told them that it was a short cut.

'I would like to see the sun set.' declared Khushi.

'I don't think so Khushi. We have to get to the guest house to ask about Akash and Payal first'

'But we will miss the sun set. Another 15 minutes will not matter. We could go up to the resort after this' she pleaded.

'I hope you remember that we are not actually on our honeymoon. Our first priority is to find Akash and Payal. I don't have the time to argue with you. Are you coming with me or not?' asked Arnav impatient.

'No! I want to see the sun set first' Khushi was adamant.

'Alright. As you wish.' Arnav left Khushi there and drove away. Once he was satisfied that he had given her enough of a scare he turned around. There was no sign of Khushi!

'What the _____'? Arnav looked at the path that lead to the sun set point and groaned out aloud.

Khushi ran up the path to the sun set point tears streaming down her cheeks. In the city, he had left her mid street many times. But here! How could he? She didn't care to see where she was going as long as she could get far away from him. His 'My way or the high way' attitude was getting too much for her to handle. The Laad Governor!

Arnav was furious! He parked the bike and walked up the path leading to the sunset point. He realized that he was passing through deep woods. He couldn't believe she would be stupid enough to venture to this place all alone. She could be a complete imbecile at times! Her Buaji had given her an apt name. What was it? Ah! Sanka devi.

Finally Arnav reached some kind of an overlook. The sun was about to set in the snow-capped mountains. But there was no sign of Khushi. He walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down. There was a deep gorge full of jagged rocks. Suddenly, his eyes caught something colourful caught up in a small overgrowth on one of the rocks. It was a shawl! His heart skipped a beat. He broke out in cold sweat. Was it hers? His heart beat increased in tempo. His eyes began to well up. No it can't be! He stepped back and looked around. He saw a large rock at the far end of cliff. He began to run.

'Khushi!... Khushi!' he shouted. But the wind was too strong for his words to be heard. It had started to rain, heavy fat drops falling from the sky.

He finally reached the boulder and walked around it. There she was, sitting on a smaller rock looking serenely at the sun set, her face bathed in the golden light of the setting sun. She looked breath taking!

'Khushi!' he let out a sigh of relief.

'Why are you here? Didn't you go the guest house?' she broke into his trance.

Reality set in. His relief turned into anger in seconds. He walked up to her. He gazed into her face, his eyes dark, tainted with anger and a strange, tiny glimmer of fear which surprised her. Had he been afraid? '' for her? This was strangely similar to the time when he thought she was in an accident.

'What the hell do you think you were doing? ' his voice was a low menace.

'I wanted to see the sunset. You were the one who refused ____'

'Shut up Khushi! Just for once in your life think about someone other than yourself'

'What do you mean?' demanded Khushi taking an instant dislike to the tone of his voice.

'What do I mean?'

He pulled her up off the rock and held her, his long, hard fingers biting deep into the soft flesh of her upper arms. In the low light, his face was devoid of any colour, a harsh, stern mask of angles and shadows. Only his eyes seemed alive, glittering like a jet. Rain was pouring down, streaming over his head, flattening his dark hair to his skull, but he seemed oblivious to it as he stared at her.

'I mean only an idiot would have gone walking about all alone on this beaten down track. I couldn't believe it when I saw you were gone. I have been looking for you since then like a mad guy! Don't you ever do that again! Do you understand? Never!' he shook her so hard that her head lolled back and for the on her slender neck.

'I ''.. I didn't ask you to come looking for me. You can't talk to me like that! You might have married me Mr Arnav Singh Raizada, but you don't own me! '

Filled with a sudden burning anger, equal to his, she tried to pull away, twisting and turning in his grasp like a wild animal in a trap. How dared he talk to her like this? She had enough of this. Desperately she pushed with both hands on his chest, but he would not budge, his hands fastening tighter round her arms so that she had to make a conscious effort not to cry out at the pain he was inflicting.

'So, that's it, is it? I don't own you. Well, we'll see about that Khushi Kumari Gupta 'Singh Raizada. We'll see!'

With a sudden wrench he dragged her against him so hard that the breath whooshed from her body; then, bending his head, he fastened his mouth down on hers in a fierce almost brutal kiss. Desperately she tried to move her head, tried to turn her face away, but he clamped his hand round the back of her neck so that she was powerless to move. His strength was immense and even if she hadn't been feeling weak and shaky, Khushi doubted if she could have broken free. She shuddered weakly and closed her eyes. Her dhak- dhak had increased so much that she was sure it was echoing through the valley. A strange warmth spread through her entire body. She was experiencing a rush of sensation that she had never before experienced. She could not understand the tumult of emotions assailing her.

Tears gathered in her eyes, tricking down her cheeks to mingle saltily with the clear, sweet rain and run across their joined lips. The pressure of his lips eased slightly, then slowly he drew back, his eyes black as they stared at her pale, set face.

'Khushi!' Arnav wanted to gather her to him, hold her against his chest, rock her gently and tell her how sorry he was for doing what he did. That, he didn't mean to frighten her and that there was no excuse for what he did.

Khushi pushed hard at his chest, her breathing heavy and her eyes blazing with anger. She blinked to chase the betraying tears away. She wanted nothing from this man, nothing''.not apologies, not comfort, nothing. She was sick and tired of the games he played with her. She hated him!

A wealth of self-disgust was reflected in his eyes.

She felt herself softening. He'd been angry, frightened by what could have happened to her, so it was probably natural that he would react in such a way when she deliberately provoked him. Why did she always acquiesce she asked herself? Yes, she hated him'' hated him for making her feel this way. But she hated herself more for feeling this way for him.

'Khushi!' the urgency in his voice breached her wistful thoughts.

She looked up at him to see him looking around them in worry. She realized what it was that was bothering him so much. The sun had set completely shrouding them in darkness.

'Khushi, do you have any idea how we can get out of this God forsaken place?' he asked her quietly.

Just you wait Mr. Raizada, Just you wait.

The doggone girl is mine!

Arhi:Himalayan Magic ' Part 2

Arhi:Himalayan Magin ' Part 3