Bachpan ka pyar...part 1-32 - Page 66

Originally posted by: Inked

thori si chaadar mil sak thi hai

I just found this bit so beautifully tender.

Some of your dialogue I would love to see on screen.

Originally posted by: arhilover55

very cute update..loved how khushi worried about arnav and he calms her down...they are adorable..and loved how he finally knows that she knew about the rose..please continue soon

Originally posted by: harshitaluv

Waaa waaa i'm crying..u din't update .. Everyday wen i visit this site at this tyme ur next part is always updated but today its not... Sob sob ;( ;(

nd please add me to ur buddy list coz i can't do it i don't know. Iguess dere is a probin my account :P :D

Originally posted by: priasweet

so beautiful update

i was out of station for 2 days so i couldn't read ur updates

just now read from part 22-24

simply superb

part22: so nice amazing now akash knows that arnav loves someone thank god he does know its khushi. and the sunset was explained so beautifully. he took a pics of her wow. so nice. and the song was so amazing. their growing closeness is explained so beautifully.

he does NOT know its khushi. hehe. hehe .i have something planned for that after they return . hehe. hehe. mua haha. he wanted to cherish the moment. if she can make a rose eternal. he wanted to make that moment eternal. and that pic is going to come in handy afterwards. in many many ways. you listened to it. i love that insturmental thing. add intensity right.

part 23: their first dance was so nice. amazing song and perfect place and perfect couple. their dance was explained so beautifully. they where so close. i thought he is gonna kiss her. but he is so good and gentle. the words he said was just wonderful. he is so nice. khushi is also liking their closeness wow. so beautifully growing love.

he would never do anything that would make her feel awkward. relationships that are build one brick at a time, have a stronger bond afterwards right. sometmes one can and needs the closeness, but should not forget the other person as well. khushi would have kissed him if he did. but he is a person of a pure loving heart. lust, then he would have kissed her during yoga before or something. right :)

part24: this was sooo amazing part. everything was just perfect. the rose, their first hug and arnav kiss everything were explained so wonderfully. khushi's first move she herself hugged him twice. so nice. and finally arnav came to know that she knows that the rose and note was gifted by him. amazing update

this was by far my most favourite update. becuase it covered may layers of depth in their relationshp. hessitations were overcome by fear, love and what not. right :) .. plus i loved the bonfire thing. thanks to sjm for the idea. and their little nose touching thank you. hae. i think i will have heart failure before the end of this ff. 😕

i missed ur writings these 2 days but after readings this i'm so happy. u r really a great writer

thank u so much for the pm

i only attempt to write what is in my heart in the most simplist way possible. bas :) missed your nice long comments as well :)... thanks..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnrBfPfS6bk&feature=autoplay&list=PLB23A2A39D7C6C8D6&playnext=2

sorry for the missed update. MIL and FIL were over. They had my lappy. Love them. No complaints. :). but I will try to do a double update today. Wish me luck. It is aroud 3 am here. Sigh. Hehe. But here I go trying to write another one afte this. Enjoy. And do comment on song selection, and update. Long comments if possible please. Hehe. Sorry being greedy. Hehe.

part 25

aranv went and layed on his bed. Folding his hands behind his head. Crossing his legs. He was not able to sleep even for a second. The sweet memories of tonight lite a fire in his heart. She loved him. She always did. She was his. He took out his phone and looked at her picture that he had taken infront of the sunset. She was just beautiful. He changed that photo to his display picture now. Anytime he would open up his phone. He would see her. And only her. Her innocence, her beauty, her simplicity. He would just see her. The person he loved. The person who now had his heart. He smiled as she remembered her asking about the note. She knew all along. That sense of pleasure was indescribable. She cherished his rose, his first gift, his first letter, and made it immortal. Knowing that he, aranv, gave it to her. It was true what the wise have said about love. When two people are truly in love, they just know. He put the phone on his heart. He closed his eyes and remembered how she let him hear her heart. With every beat, it said his name. every breath of hers was for him. She was for him.

With one hand still behind his head, and the other holding her picture to his heart he smiled. Eyes still remained closed. And he softly whispered. "meri har dharkan tere naam. Meri har saans tere naam. Meri khushi tum ho, meri zindagi tum ho." with that he went to sleep. Having his own sweet dreams.

The next morning khushi woke up in her bed. She slowly opened her eyes. And noticed she lay on the blanket that was wrapped around her last night. And her quilt covering her from on top. She turned to her side. And hugged the quilt tightly. Folding her knees in. smile crept up on her lips. As she started to remember last night. It all started off with his questioning eyes. And answers that only she had. How she and arnav both got ready to sit together, just looking at the sunset. How he asked her what love is, and how do you know someone loves you. She smiled as she remembered how she answered him. When you can see your face in their eyes. And hear your name in their heart beats. She turned red as she recalled their passionate dance. How close they were. Not letting any air pass between their bodies. She remembered how he lifted her and she allowed him to rest his head on her heart. She was sure he heard his name in each and every heart beat of hers. She smiled as she remembered how he gently placed her back on the ground. Their lips so close. Almost touching. She would have let his lips touch hers. But he didnt. He knew what kind of girl she was. He knew what she believed in. he knew her. He understood her. He always had, and always will. The warmth of his breath crashing on her lips as he said that they would not do anything that would not let them face them selves afterwards. Not until...

until what she thought. Until what. She heard a knock on her door. Minta opened it and came in. she seemed very happy.

Minta: good morning beautiful. How are you.. she said in a teasing mannner. Did she know. no. impossible. Only her and aranv knew of everything that happened. And arnav would never tell.

Khushi: good morning. Good. Why are you so happy this morning.

Minta: nothing aisay hi. Had a wonerful time with tom yesterday. Where were you two. I mean you and arnav. You guys were no where to be seen after lunch.

Khushi: haan. Voh. um. We went sight seeing. She smiled at minta. Hoping that minta would not ask anymore questions.

Khushi: what did you and tom do. Enjoy your day yesterday?

Minta: nothing. Just played games. Also went out sight seeing. Its a gorgeous place haina. Good thing that you came. Both smiled at each other.

Minta turned her head and saw the rose on the night table. Her smile grew larger. She looked the other way. And slwoly started to walk towards the night table. Hinting to khushi that she was looking around. Khushi saw the rose and gulped.

Khushi: ah. Minta. Minta turned to see her.

Minta: yeah.

Khushi: can you please make me some chai. I have a head ache. Please. na. Pretty please.

Minta smiled and nodded she walked towards the door. Khushi grabbed the rose and hid it under her quilt. She sighed of relief.

Minta turned around and looked at her and then the night table. She tried not to laugh.

Minta: I will make it for everyone. Hey we have a hiking plan today. You in.

khushi nodded her head and minta headed out. Khushi jumped out of bed and put the rose in her hand trolly.

She changed and got ready. She picked out a pink coloured choridaar. (bali honeymoon. For both of them) and went downstairs.

Minta was in the kitchen making chai. Khushi walked over and gave her a hug from the back. Leaning over her shoulder while standing on her tip toes.

Khushi: ban gae? She asked with a huge smile on her face.

Minta was amazed.

Minta: seems like some defiently woke up on the right side of the bed this morning. Kya baat hai. Itna happy kyon kyon.

Khushi: nothing. Its just a really nice place.

Minta: haan haan. I agree. Its just the place that makes one this happy. She said teasingly. Khushi just kept on smiling. She was not going to tell minta that her smile was because of aranv. She didnt know what minta knew, but its ok. As long as she was happy.

Minta: why dont you get the cookies and all. I will get more milk. We will make the guys chai over there. Hmm. Khushi went and get the snacks that the guys brought. She started to set the table she heard tom and arnav walk down the stairs. They were both laughing as they came down. Kushi looked up with a sparkle in her eyes. A smile on face. As she saw arnav. Aranv looked at her from a far. And smiled back. This time their smiles when seeing each other were different. They had more meaning. Just the both of them could understand. Tom continued to talk to arnav, but arnav was just looking at her. Khushi looked down and tucked her hair behind her ear. Her cheeks started to turn a light pink colour. Remembering yesterday. Their day.

Minta: good morning guys.

Tom: hey beautiful. Hi khushi.

Khushi softly said hi.

Arnav: hi (the flirty high after teri meri dance towards khushi)

minta almost fell. Wow she thought. Khushis smile grew larger as she continued to look down.

He turned his head towards minta with a closed mouth smile.

Arnav: good morning minta.

Minta: indeed it is a good morning. I mean everyone I see has been smiling since the morning. No reason why. Just eveyrone is smiling.

Aranv chukcled. He understood minta was pulling their legs.

Aranv: its this place minta. Plus. You are also smiling right. You probably saw tom first thing right. He gave a cheeky smile. Mintas smile dissapeared. And she raised her eyebrow.

Everyone sat down at the table.

Minta: here khushi here is your chai. You left it on the counter. She made toms chai and gave it to him. As she was giving arnavs. Arnavs hand accidently hit the glass and the chai spilled over. He was still looking at khushi and not at the cup that minta was passing over to him.

minta: sorry.

Arnavs: its ok. Not your fault.

Minta: no no. I mean, sorry, now there is no more milk. I dont know what else to put in your chai.

Arnav: its fine. I dont need it. Plus I had a nice long jog in the morning. I am fresh. He said reassuringly. Khushi was not able to take another sip of hers. She took one more sip so no one else would say anything.

Khushi: I will clear up the table. You guys want to go you can. Stood up. She had only finished half of her chai. Minta and tom left. Arnav was about to get up.

Khushi: no no. its ok. Its only one or two thing. Hum kar laingay. She quietly put her half drank cup of chai infront of him. And moved away taking away the rest of the dishes near the sink. Aranv smiled. Did she just gave him half of hers. Khushi was washing the dishes when aranv came and stood near her. Leaning against the counter. One arm crossed and the other holding the cup. Slowly sipping her chai. She just kept on looking down or at the dishes. They stood there silently. The silence between them was always comforting. Nothing awkward. He finished his chai, and was about to wash the cup when khushi held out her hand. He gave a half smile and gave her the cup.

Aranv: thanks.. and thanks..

khushi took the cup: do (2) do(2) kyon?

Aranv: you dont know. Hehe. Batana zarori hai.

Khushi had a huge closed mouth smile on her face and nodded her head negatively.

Tom yelled from a far.

Tom: arnav, khushi... they both looked at him.

Tom: we are going hiking. You guys in. it will be a lot of fun.

Aranv looked at khushi and she looked at him. Arnav turned around to look at tom again.

Aranv: yeah.. for sure. Just finishing off here. Then coming. How about you guys start off. And we will catch up. Stick to the trail though.

Tom: okay. See you in the woods. Minta and tom left while laughing and smiling with each other. Khushi had finished off. And arnav stood up, stopped leaning on the sink counter.

Arnav: chalain. She smiled and nodded. Fixed her duppata as they both started to walk out from the door of the deck. The trail was from the other end of the beach. As they walked past their bonfire ashes both smiled. And looked at each other. While still walking. Aranv put both of his hands in his pockets and looked down. Khushi tilted her head to the side and continued walking. The trail was beautiful. With little wood chips on the ground, some fallen leaves signalling the beginning of the fall season. Some of the leaves were dark green and some of them started to turn a bit yellow. A bit organge. They both just looked at the beautiful nature surrounding them. It was freshness all around. They remembered the freshness that was now in their relationship as well. Khushi looked up at a tree and saw a squirrel holding onto an acorn. Its browninsh bushy tail behind it. Its beady black eyes. She almost tripped and fell. But even in their silence aranv knew when she needed him. Before she could fall aranv had already held her arms from the front. She looked up and saw his face. And saw his eyes.

Aranv eyes: tumharay ginay say pehlay hi tumhay sambhol longa.

Khushi eyes: kabhi sath na choriyeh ga.

Aranv eyes: apni saanson ko chor donga, magar tumhay kabhi nahin choraonga.

Khushi put her finger to his silent lips. She understood what his eyes were saying. For a moment they both just looked into each others eyes. Slowly standing up straight. He still held onto her hands. And she held onto right his arms wit her left hand. And her right hands finger was still on his lips. He slowly brought his left hand up and grabbed her right hand. She left go of his arms. He held onto her hand tightly and both started to walk forward again. He loosned his grip on her hand, and she looked down at their hands. He ten intertwined their fingers and then held on tightly again. He wanted her to know that now that each and every aspect of their lives were together. Not just one part of their lives. He wanted to be there for her in each and every part of her life. She also wrapper her fingers a bit up to hold onto his hand properly. They both walked sometimes looking up and sometimes looking down. They saw tom and minta up ahead. Both tom and minta turned and looked at them. Khushi quickely tried to let go of his hand. He wasnt letting go.

She looked down. And quietly whispered.

Khushi: please... hum nahin cha thay hain kay koi daikhay.

Aranv sighed and said hmm. He hessitantly let go. They walked up to both of the friends.

All that arnav could now think of was how to make khushi comfortable with him infront of their friends. They both shared many close moments together. But now he needed khushi to slowly open up about them infront of their friends. Not to let them know that they felt very strongly for each other. No no. that would be too much. And he enjoyed keeping what they had only between them.

Minta poked her elbow into tom. They both looked down and smiled. Trying very hard not to laugh.

Minta and tom tilted their heads towards each other and softly spoke.

minta: we need her to get more comfortable with him infront of us. I mean, we are the closest to them. If not us, the no one else right.

Tom: but how.

Minta: hmm... let me think.. but wait. I know khushi doesnt want to. She is the sharmili type. Even will not hold his hand in public after they are married. But I need to know what arnav wants or thinks.

Tom: I will talk to him.

The four met up.

Tom: so khushi. How are you liking it. Glad you came right.

Khushi was hessitant to talk. But felt that aranv was being a bit disappointed. She wasnt allowing him to hold her hand infront of them, and she wasnt going to talk to tom either. Tom was his best friend. And from their first movie night together. Minta did say that she needed to get to know the guy she likes best friend.

Khushi sighed and started to actually speak to him.: its really nice. I think we all needed this break from classes and exams. Arnav turned his head towards her. And she looked at him. Both exchanged a pleasing smile. Aranv smile said thank you. And khushi smile said your welcome. As long as your happy.

Minta and tom looked at each other. Impressed that khushi actually said more than two words to him. Both gave a approving nod to each other. Tom whispered: I think I know what arnav wants.

Minta: lets go farther down. I saw this one thing that I really wanted to do. And I am sure khushi would love to do this as well.

Khushi looked at her confused.

Aranv: what can you do here. Its the woods minta. He looked at her as if she was a bit high on something.

Minta gave a dirty look. Saying I know you think I am weird. But this is for your own good buddy.

Minta: yes there is. There is something that khushi and I use to love to do a lot before. A lot. And she is pretty good at it. Arnav looked at her with a raised eyebrow. What is it that khushi could do very well and that too in the woods.

Khushi shrugged her shoulders while looking at him. I dont know what she is talking about.

Minta and tom started to walk ahead. Minta held onto toms arms tightly and pulled his head into hers. She whispered into his ear.

Minta: khushi loves to climb trees. Not like a monkey no. we both use to do it when we were kids. But she tends to have a problem getting down. And there was this one tree I saw up ahead which is very tall. Tom gave her a thumbs up.

Minta stopped infront of the tree. She let go of toms hands and looked at khushi. She winked at her,.

Khushi: no. bilkul nahin. no.

aranv now wanted to know what it was. She never mentioned this in the emails. What is it about her that he didnt know.

Minta: come one khushi. Stop being such a poor sport. And you are better at this than I am.

Khushi: no.. she said firmly. And tried to give minta a dirty look.

Minta: khushi ab yeh meri izzat ka sawwal hai. Please...

aranv: what is it.

Minta looked at aranv.: khushi and I use to love to climb trees. And sit on the branches in the middle. She is really good at it.

Aranv: oh really. I never knew that. He looked at khushi was seemed a bit embaressed. She was looking down now.

Minta grabbed her hand and pulled her forward.

Khushi: mita I am wearing a choridar.

Minta: you have done this before in a choridaar as well before. Any argument that khushi had, minta had a counter argument.

Khushi: I might fall.

Aranv walked up behind her and said

aranv: I won't let you. Minta smiled at him.

Minta: now arnav said he wont let you. Yaar mujhe par bharosa nahin hai tho sahi. Even though that does hurt me. But still. You have arnav. And he wont let anything happen to you. She gave minta an evil look. I will get you back for this. And minta gave her a flying kiss. You will love me for this. Khushi tied her duppatta on one side. And asked him to start off. Minta took her shoes off and so did khushi. The guys were interested in seeing that the girls were able to do.

The girls started to climb. One branch by one. Minta sat up and saw khushi following.

Khushi also got up and sat on the opposite branch.

Minta: aren't you guys going to come.

Both of them just looked at each other and then at the girls and laughed.

Tom: are you kidding. Did you see the amount of fungus on this tree. Or I dont think that you guys noticed the bees nest a little above your heads. Both khushi and minta looked up. They almost feel but managed to keep a hold of themselves on the branches. Minta started to get off. Khushi was stuck. She was too scared to try to get her foot on the lover branch. Minta tried to get her hand, but khushi was not able to get it. Khushi closed her eyes in fear. And furrowed her eye brows. She gulped. And prayed: hey devi maiyya. Raksha karna. She felt a bit of a breeze hit against her face. She opened her eyes. She saw hand infront of hers. Her eyes followed down the arm and saw aranv. A tear escaped her eyes. Her heart was beating very fast. He could feel it.

Aranv: dont cry. Please. You know I wont be able to... he stopped there.

Arnav: hold my hand. Khushi grabbed his hand. Khushi now try to put your foot on that branch.

Khushi: I cant. Its too far.

Arnav: khushi.. stop.. he knew she wasnt able to move. She was petrified.

Arnav: look at me. She looked at him. And deeply into his eyes. He nodded his head once. Not breaking eye contact. Without even looking at the branch. Khushi streched her foot out a bit more and managed to touch it. He helped her come down a bit. She was not between him and the tree's trunk. She was facing him. He looked at her. And she looked at him. Holding only of of his hands and the other holding onto a branch. Aranv was holding onto another branch.

Arnav: khushi.. turn around. Face the tree. I am right behind you. Dono saath saath uthraingay. ok.

Khushi nodded her head. She turned around letting go of his hand. And she held onto another branch. Slowly both of them looked down to the right. Held onto a branch near their stomachs. Luckily the tree was very very old and had strong branches. Thick branches. Both moved their feet together. Very slowly and safely both managed to get down until the last step was required.

Aranv first jumped down. Khushi turned around. He streched his arms up and she bent down a bit streched her arms out as well. he held her waist and she held onto his shoulders. He helped her come gently to the ground. They just stared at each other.

Khushi's eyes: thank you.

Arnav: kaha tha kabhi nahin choronga. Kaisay akailay uppar chor day tha.

Khushi: agar apko kuch hoga ta.

Aranv: tumharay jaan bhi gae, tho kam hai.

Tom cleared his throat. To bring them back to reality. He let go of her and she moved her hands.

Minta: thanks arnav. I mean. I absolutely forgot that khushi always had a problem coming down. Khushi are you ok? We should head back now.

Khushi nodded her head. They all started to walk back. Tom and minta ahead of arnav and khushi followed behind. Khushi was looking down. She was slowly recovering from what just happened. Aranv looked up and saw minta and tom give each other a high five. He raised his eye brows and turned around to look at the tree. There was no bees nest. Something that looked like it. But not it. He smirked. He thanked them in his heart as well. They, indirectly helped him and khushi come closer. Build up more trust. All of a sudden he felt something. Khushi herself held onto his hand. She still looked down. She was still scared. For him. For herself. And all that she now needed was to hold his hand. They silently walked, him holding her hand tightly. She ended up walking closer to him. Slowly bringing her other hand up to hold onto his arm. She rested her head on shoulder. He was not going to make any move. He would let her do whatever she wanted. However she wanted. He did not even weave his fingers between her. She needed his strength. His heart strength, to help calm her heart down. And he understood that. They must have walked like that for a few minutes, she lifted her head off of his shoulder. And moved her hand. She was feeling a lot better. That was for sure. He silently pointed to the top of one of the trees on her side. She looked up and saw these two beautiful birds resting on the branch. One with a vibrant array of colours, and the other, not as colourful, but just as beautiful. She looked at it and smiled. And then faced him. His soft smile was soothing. Comforting. She looked down at her hand. She then realized what she had been doing for the past few minutes. She gulped and moved her hand. He just smiled at her innocence. And put his hand in his pocket. They walked quietly until they reached the beach. The afternoon's warm sun had made the sand warm. The waves were gently coming in and out. Minta and tom looked at each other. And hinted that they should go into the water.

Tom and minta ran in. aranv and khushi just sat down on the sand. At a bit of a distance. Minta and tom were splashing water at each other. Khushi just smiled to see how much fun they were having. She was also amazed to see how comfortable minta was getting with tom. Her clothes were literally sticking to her. Minta came out and walked up to khushi.

Minta: lets go. You will feel better.

Khushi: no its ok. I am fine here. Tom had come up and told arnav to also come. Aranv stood up and started to roll up his jeans from the bottom.

Arnav: I will just stand at the side. I dont want to get wet.

Tom agreed and aranv went and stood there. Allowing the warm water to wet his feet. Minta had left khushi and went back to tom. Aranv looked back and nudged his head to khushi. Khushi smiled and stood up. She slowly walked towards him. She had a choridaar so she couldnt really do much. But she stood there. She could feel the wet sand allow her feet to melt in. she felt better. She hugged her self. Arnav: they are such kids at times hiana. He said as he looked at tom and minta.

Khushi: they enjoy every moment of their life. In their own way. Right.

Khushi and arnav both looked at each other. They didnt notice minta and tom coming. Minta grabbed her hand and pulled her in. khushi fell. She stood up. All shocked. Trying to span her duppata over her suit. Her suit stuck onto her. She felt awkward. She was a girl that covered her self. To more than a needed extent at times. She was about to cry. She turned around to face the other way. She felt something come from across her shoulders. It was a shirt. (dark brown shirt that arnav was wearing)

she turned around. He had wrapped his shirt around her. He was wearing a baniyain (inner wear). He slowly picked her up in his arms and took her out of the water. He started walking back towards the cottage. She just looked at him, while he faced forward. How did he know. He was giving her everything of his. He understood her, and helped her. Respected her. And.. he loved her. The way she wanted to be loved.

He walked up to he room and gently placed her down. She opened the door. And stepped in. he was looking the other way. If she was not comfortable showing herself. Even to him. He would not look at her. Without closing the door, she took off his shirt from around her shoulders and handed it back to him. He didnt look up and took his shirt. He went into his room. She closed the door and went to change. After a minute of two she heard minta at her door. She opened it. She was angry at her best friend.

Khushi: dont talk to me. She was about to close the door but minta stopped her.

Minta: sorry yaar. I got a bit carried away. I didnt know that you would feel weird.

Khushi: minta, my close stuck onto me. Tom was there.

Minta: so was arnav.

Khushi eyes widened. She couldnt believe that she just took toms name.

Minta pushed her way in and closed the door. She took her hand and both sat down on the bed.

Minta: I know khushi.

Khushi got up and started to put her wet clothes into a bag and then into a her trolly.

Khushi: what are you talking about. She was serious. In no mood of joking. There was not way minta knew aobut her and arnav.

Minta: I saw the way that you and arnav look at each other. I am not stupid you know.

Khushi: I dont know what you are talking about minta. Can we not talk about this. Please.

Minta got up and wlaked towards her. She grabbed her arm and made her turn to face her.

Minta: acha. Why did you not take his name and only toms. You got wet. Your clothes stuck to your body. And yet you were only concerened about feeling uncomfortable about tom being there.

Khushi: its not like that. I was about to take arnavs name as well. Ok

minta: okay. Then tell me when ever he says anythign, you always agree. Climbing a tree for Gods sake. Coming on this trip. Anything and everything.

Khushi: thats not true ok.

Minta: point three. Why is it that both of you understand each other to the core. Agar tum gussa howi, tho sirf arnav hi mana sak tha hai. Agar tum udas howi, tho sirf arnav hi muskurahat la sak tha hai. Agar tum musibat main howi, tho sirf arnav hi bachanay ata hai. Agar tum parayshan howi, like today getting wet. He took of his shirt and wrapped it around you. He knew what you felt. He understood you. You dont get that in any relationship except for the most rarest kind. And that is the one that you and arnav share. I know it.

Khushi: minta. Stop please. Just stop. Khushi wasnt ready to own up to her and aranv relationship to anyone. She started doubting her self. Not her love. no. no. her love and his love. She could never doubt. What she doubted what was whatever that her and arnav felt, or displaying their feelings. Would their families accept it. Would her traditions allow her to say or do anything. She was a traditional girl to the core. She had strong beliefs.

Minta: you seem to be in a deep thought. Sit. Please. Sit.

Khushi sat down hessitantly. Minta right beside her.

Minta: daikho. I know you. I have known you for a long long time. You are worried about it being culturally acceptable na.

Khushi looked up at minta. Was her concern that obvious.

Minta: no. I cannot read your mind. This is what tom told me. Just like I am your best friend, tom is his. Yaar daikh. Seedhi si baat hai. Aur tera hi ussol hai. Dont do anything that will not allow you to look at yourself in the mirror. Right. Pyar karna koi buri baat nahin hai. no. God made us so we can love and be loved. Arnav has done everything for you. And I know he always will. But what have you done for him. He cares for you deeply. And has proven it many times. And I now that you care for him too. But he is a guy. They need that constant confirmation or reassurance that you also do care for them. They need something to survive on, or make their love for you to survive on. I am not saying anything physical. No . But yaar. Na chonay dayna, na izhar kar na. Magar jo hai, usko kubool tho karo. Aur hum dono. Main aur tom tum dono kay sab say kareebi dost hain. Right. Zindagi main aisa mauqa phir kabhi nahin milayga khushi.

She cupped khushis face.

Minta: listen. This is arnavs last year here. And I know for a fact, that your relation is such that it will be accepted by both of your parents. Parents bhi tho dost hai na. Yes yes. Arnav told me. ok. You two are here alone. No parents. No community. No nothing. Let your relationship blossom yaar. Please. He is a gem of a guy. Trust me. Today is the last day we have here. Dont let the chance escape. Cherish these moments that you two have. Please. Daikho. Baqi tumhari marzi. Okay. I just dont want you to ever regret not taking up this chance. Voh tumhay cha tha hai. Aur tum bhi cha thi hoo. Please accept it. I know your parents will and so will his parents. This was meant to be. So let it be. Please. She got up and left the room quietly. Khushi just sat there still. She knew her and arnav did care for each other. And minta was right. Their parents would no mind. There was nothing stopping them. And he has always done something for her. Not just something. But everything. What has she done for him. What was she afraid of. Minta and tom were the closest that they had. And these moments were slipping away from her life. She asked her mind what she thought was right. But she wasnt able to understand anything. She closed her eyes. And asked her heart. She saw aranv. The first time that she saw him. When a child. The time that he held onto her hand before she fell into the pool. Their first eyes conversation. The rose he gave her for the first time. The dance that she and arnav shared under the stars during their first non-date. The time that she woke up in his lap. How he cheered her up by cherishing all of their memories of their past. Walking while being guided by the light from a candle. The close yoga moves that they did. She remembered yesterday night. His questions of love, and life partner. Their passionate dance. How he came very close to her lips but stopped. His words. She remembered how he walked away leaving her there and turning back. That smile. That soft gentle, loving smile. Only meant for her. Sleeping infront of the bonfire. Their hearts always beated together. And for each other. She remembered how he has always saved and helped her. As she kept on remembering every moment of their lives together, she smiled. Even his thought has always brought a smile to her face. She knew she loved him. His given rose was her garden, and he was her world. Minta was right. She needed t accept their relationship and take it to the next level. He would never make her feel uncomfortable, she trust him.

There was a knock on the door. She walked up to the door and opened it. Aranv stood there. She looked at him.

Arnav: voh.. I . just wanted to make sure that you were ok.

She smiled and nodded. : gee... thank you.. aranv smiled and started to walk away heading for the stairs.

Khushi: voh.. umm. Arnav. He turned around.

Khushi: can you please sent minta. I needed her help for something. He nodded and left.

As arnav went downstairs he saw minta and tom both looking worried.

Aranv: whats wrong guys. You both seemed worried.

Tom: huh. oh. ah. Nothing. Bas aisay hi.

Arnav: minta khushi is calling you. She said she needed your help for something. Tom and minta looked at each other, smiled and hugged.

Aranv was shocked.

Arnav: PDA GUYS.. please.. PDA. (pda stands for public displays of affection :) )

minta and tom moved apart.

Tom: you go and help her. I will get everything ready here with arnav.

Arnav: whats going on. What did you two do. He raised his eyebrow.

Tom: you will thank us afterwards. Trust us. Both smiled and minta ran upstairs.

Tom: hurry up. Help me. Come one. Just do as I say. Please. Just trust us right now. Aranv sighed and started helping tom.

Minta ran up and knocked on khushis door before opening it. Khushi seemed worried. Not knowing what to do. She held a rose in her hand. Just stared at it. Was she ready. She kept on having doubts.

Minta: agar doubt hai tho uska diya howa rose kyon pakri howi ho. She turned around to see minta there. Hmm. I have an idea. Sunu gi. If you dont agree then its your choice. Magar pehlay sun lo. Please. Khushi remained silent.

Minta: tom and I are arranging a special dinner today. Okay. Since its only us four here, in the middle of no where, we are all going to be enjoying it together. Later we selected a song for some dancing, and maybe even a movie. ok. Just like we did for mine and toms first movie night. All that I want you to do is to try, just try to think of arnav in a different way than that night. if.. and only if you are comfortable with it, then you can figure out what to do. If you are not. Then leave it. Aranv doesnt know about out conversation and he never will. Just try to see, if you are willing to accept the feelings you both have for each other. Only for tonight. Bas. Acha laga and if you are ok with it, then its you and aranvs choice as to what to do. Hmm.

Khushi looked down.

Minta: you know something. Ek baat kahon.

Khushi: hmm.

Minta: there are some couple that are made in heaven, and I know for a fact, that you two are one of them. Okay. Let me go and get something for you to wear. hm. I have the perfect dress for you. Yes you are doing whatever I tell you to. Bas. Okay. Its just a dinner and a movie. Nothing else. Okay. (minta had to make sure she did not take the word date around khushi. She already lectured her enough today as is.) she left her room and returned with a long satin black dress. A nice, not to low v-neck, with capped sleeves. Minta made her hair and did very light makeup. She also got ready her self. Leaving khushi alone for a little while to get herself emotionally ready. Minta came back to get khushi. Khushi placed the rose back into the trolly. The girls both started to walk down the stairs. And were amazed to see that the guys had done. It was just mesmerizing.

Originally posted by: nehamcc987

reserved!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by: freezie

hehe. too too cute... hehe.. what time is it over there? 😕