FF: When Truth Prevails [Chp 46, Pg 121] 2/06 - Page 8

Arnav sat on the floor of his flat, leaning against the wall, eyes closed. A million calls and as many texts later there was nothing from the other side. Her phone was now switched off, not a single reply to his texts. It had been two weeks since Khushi had left. He kept on hoping that if he tried one more time, just one more time, that would be when she'd finally pick up...

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Khushi sat on a chair in the hospital, in front of the room her father was kept in. He was still under observation. Her clothes were drenched in her tears, her face swollen from the crying. She had had very little sleep, too many things were playing on her mind. She wanted to forget him, erase all thoughts of Arnav from her mind and focus on the present that she had to fix...

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He walked over and leaned against the window, placing his forehead against the cool glass, letting the coolness seep through his skin, attempting to sort out his now muddled thoughts. He lifted his head to rays of sunshine piercing through the glass as the warm beams created patterns on his face. It was a cold winters day and the winter sun was out but it reminded him of her, of her love for the sun, her need to find happiness in everything...

Choti choti baatein

Yun hi aate jaate

Yaadein sehlaake

Jaati hain

Raaton ko sihraane

Baasi muskaane

Mujhko sulaake

Jaati hain

Milna nahin hain mumkin

Itna batao lekin

Hum phir mile kyun hain

Tujhko bhulana paaon

Tujhko bhulaana paaon

Yeh silsilein kyun hain

Sab kuch wahi hain

Par kuch kami hain

Teri aahatein nahin hain

She needed to forget him, to move on, there was no point in dwelling in the past. He would soon forget her and everything would remain a memory.

Maine nahin jaana

Tune nahin jaana

Jaane anjaane jo hua

Kuch to hua jo

Mujhko hua na

Tujhko magar kyun hua

Galti nahin hai teri

Galti nahin hai meri

Phir bhi ghilein khyun hain

Tujhko bhulaana paaon

Tujhko bhulaana paaon

Yeh silsilein kyun hai

They both closed each other eyes, tears flowing out, a mixture of emotions, of loss, of sorrow, of anger, of fear, letting it all flow out, remembering each others memories one last time...

Sab kuch wahi hain

Par kuch kami hain

Teri aahatein nahin hain

Nahin hai...

He suddenly stood up, his muscles tensed, his mind made up. It was time for him to forget her and move on. She had left him go and it was now time for him to leave her as a painful memory. He had allowed her to weaken him and never again would he let that happen.

And in that moment he left the old Arnav behind and became ASR and vowed to never let emotions break him again...

P.S. In the next few chapters when you feel bad for Khushi remember she had other choices but her guilt forced her to take this one. It won't in anyway justify a lot of Arnavs actions but remember that she had a huge, in fact the biggest hand in turning him into ASR.

And remember that a mans emotions are never expressed as much as a woman's ;) x

P.S.S I'm giving two updates in the one. This chapter is way too small and only stands to portray the turning point in their lives. xx

Lyrics Credit: Aahatein from Ek Main Aur Ek Tu.

- do listen to it, I found it perfect for the chapter!

Picture credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilmarkabaquin/5724231402/lightbox/

4 years later...

Khushi stepped out of her house, they had recently moved to Delhi. She had been presented with a few job offers and Delhi would be easier for medical care too. All her fathers savings were now finished, her small jobs were not enough, she needed something bigger, she deserved something better.

There was a slow drizzle, she felt the first few drops of it on her face and smiled, rain still carried the memory of someone dear, still carried with it the smell of an old but pleasant memory. She twirled around once, bathing in its soft touch, then continued along the path. She was different now and yet the same, a spring to her step, the optimism back. Life had taught her a lot and she had learnt well.

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He stepped out of the airport, rain pelting down, the fat drops of water disgusted him. One sideways glance and an umbrella was over his head, a slight glare and the car came to an abrupt halt in front of him.

He rested his head against the expensive leather seat, inhaling the scent of luxury. He closed his eyes and untensed his muscles. His phone rang breaking him out of his reverie, irritation flashed across his face. He put the phone to his ear.

"Mr Raizada I hope you are pleased with all the arrangements so far,"

"Yes Aman everything is fine. Meet me in the office."

"But sir, aren't you going home first?"

"No Aman that won't be necessary, they can see me when all my work is done," Arnavs Singh Raizadas voice was to the point, commanding, cold.

Arnav had had no choice but to move to India permanently to settle there. He wanted to be there for his sister and take responsibility for the family he couldn't abandon anymore, for his sister who he craved to see. It was a good move however, it would allow him to further expand his hotel chain. It was all about profitable decisions and climbing up the ladder of success and the sooner, the better!

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Khushi stepped into AR, the slight touch of her feet sending an echo through the vast, lavish lobby. Her eyes traveled around in amazement, taking in every little detail. It had been designed to impeccable taste. A golden sheer emanating from every corner. Irregular spirals of gold spanning up to its top where a crystal cut glass rested, spreading in spears of light. She took slow steps across the marble floor, frightened it would break with even the tiniest amount of pressure. It was a new built hotel by an overseas hotelier and she had an interview!

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Arnav crossed over to the large window and looked down from the top floor of his new hotel in Delhi. The gloomy skies had now gave way to rays of sunshine. Suddenly he felt his heart beat increase, even after all of these years he thought he could feel her presence. "No Arnav, don't be stupid!" He warned himself and brushed off the thought. Somethings just had to be left buried in the past.

Khushi stopped in front of Mr ASRs office, her heart beat racing, her hands trembling. She closed her eyes in prayer, "Hai Devi Mayya, this time please." She took in a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Mwaha! I'm going to leave it at that ;).