Thank u readers ! Here goes next part. Enjoy! As this is also "Daadi-Free"😆
Chapter 6 :
Khushi switched her mobile to vibration mode and went into the kitchen. Her mother was there in the kitchen preparing for dinner. She was thinking of the Hug again ! She absent-mindedly went towards fridge and began taking out the vegetables for dinner. Her mother was standing there, cutting prescribed vegetables for dinner. Khushi bought the veggies on the cutting board , took knife in her hand and started cutting it.
" Khushi..!!!!! What are doing????? I have already taken out veggies for tonite...!! " Amma exclaimed. Khushi had a Big 😲 on her face. ' Dammit ! This Arnav is going to eat her brains now..!! ' thought Khushi.
At Arnav's place :
Arnav was studying...Actually, was "Trying" to study but everytime was interrupted by the flashbacks of Hug. Restless again, he looked at his mobile. No new message.
' At least she could message me once... Damn ! Why i am thinking of her? I already promised myself that I won't talk to her ' , with this thought he too switched his cell into vibration mode and switched on his I-pod.
At Khushi's place :
Khushi was still doing things absent-mindedly. Needlessly, boiling water in pan, lightening gas and suddenly switching it off. Khushi has gone nuts today. Amma was noticing this...after much patience, she put her hand on Khushi's shoulder.
" I know Khushi, you are upset with today morning's fiasco.'' , said Amma. Khushi was shocked to hear this. How did her amma know about that...that...that...hug?
Amma continued, " But Khushi, this happens in joint family. Don't worry! Daadi, cares for u that's why she scold u so much."
Khushi sighed with relief.
" No Amma, its nothing like that. I am used to these things. I was thinking about my studies...exams are approaching so, a bit tensed. " Khushi assured. Amma caressed her head and resumed her work.
' Now , no more huggy-thoughts' , thought Khushi and continued to help her mother.
It was late night when Khushi returned to her room. She started preparing bed for sleep. When she was about to sleep, she switched her cell back to general mode. She saw 3 new messages. Excited, all of a sudden, she opened it and Alas ! found out that it was from La.😆
' He could have messaged me once...Oh ! Damn, I am thinking of him again. I think , i badly need a tight sleep! ' thought Khushi, and covered herself with blanket... yet again, thinking of Hug and Arnav☺️
Next morning, Khushi got up early as usual... In fact, she didn't sleep last night. Arnav is really giving her sleepless nights😉. After freshening up, she went to kitchen and started preparing for breakfast when, he cell rang.
" Hello! Yes, La say. " She answered the call.
" Hell with ur "hello"...Why didn't u reply to messages last light? " , La asked.
" Sorry ! Actually, my mobile was in vibration mode...please don't care to ask why. So that's why I didn't reply. And, by the time I saw it...it was quite late. ", Khushi explained.
" Okay ! Anyways, I called u to say that, today we have to stay back after college, we need to discuss about our project. " , La reminded her.
" Ya, I remember. Okay! I 'll inform Amma about it. Bye ! " , Khushi hung up...and continued with her breakfast preparations.
At Arnav's place :
" What??? Why should I bring my bike today? " Arnav asked NK, who was on the other side of the call.
" Because...um...because my car broke down and..and...we have to discuss about project after class and..um...Dad...yaa, Dad won't allow me to keep car for long hours." , NK replied nervously, who was about to spoil his and La's plan.
" But,why bike only? " Arnav asked tucking his shirt.
" Because I love it when you ride bike. And...and... and I love it when morning winds slowly, slowly blow my hair. Okay! so u are getting it ! Bye ! " , NK hung up.
" What the..." Arnav shouted, as NK's voice died down.
At college :
Khushi and La reached college on the same time when Arnav and NK arrived. As Khushi saw Arnav , and Arnav saw Khushi...both got lost in each other again!
' Ah ! Arnav is riding a bike☺️ ' , thought Khushi.
' Red ! It looks awesome on her' , thought Arnav.
For a while they were lost in each other. They would have been lost in each other if a car waiting behind Arnav's bike hasn't honked at him. Both got back to their world and again drowned in the ocean of embarrassment.😆
La and NK reached class before Arnav and Khushi...making one or the other excuses to their respective friends. They had to prepare for the next step of their plan. La went to her seat and spilled some water their. NK went to his seat and asked tall guy of their class to sit in front seat.
Khushi and Arnav reached the class...coincidently, at the same time. They looked at each other...got embarrassed again...looked away and made way to their respective seats.
" Hell!!! How did my seat got wet ", Khushi asked La, frustrated.
" How could u let him sit in front seat?? I can't see anything from here." Arnav shouted at NK on the other side.
" Now where I'll sit? All seats are full except the last one. Its all 'coz of u La. If u hadn't forced me to fetch ur books from library, I would have found a good seat. " , Khushi said angrily.
" You could sit at last seat if u wish Arnav. " , NK said on the other side.
" Do I have any other option left. ", said disgusted Arnav.
" Go ! and take last seat...otherwise that too is going to get filled. " , La reminded Khushi.
Both Arnav and Khushi made their way to last seat...unaware that both are making their way to same destination. They reached there at the same time. Seeing each other at the same place and for the same thing, both became quite uncomfortable.
'' I took this seat first ", Khushi started.
Arnav followed," Excuse me! I came first. Let me take this seat."
And , "I took it first" , fight started. The whole class got early morning entertainment with La and NK did facepalm simultaneously.
" I am telling you naa...I came first ! ", Khushi said in loud voice.
" Khushi, I..." , Arnav was about to say something, but was interrupted by sudden entry of their teacher.
" Arnav and Khushi, Why are u both standing there?? Sit down there only and allow me start my class.
Both looked at each other and quite uncomfortably sat together😳...cursing La and NK in inaudible voice. NK and La looked at each other and passed a evil smirk to each other. At the back, Khushi and Arnav were finding ways to prevent themselves from staring at each other, every now and then😆
When class was about to get over, Khushi's notebook fell down. Arnav noticed it and without seeing if Khushi was bending to pick it up...he too bent down to help her... And resulted, bumping his head with her's🥱
Ouch! both exclaimed and suddenly, started laughing at each other... laughing at their personal, sweet joke. They got lost in each other's smile... especially, Arnav. Anyhow, he loved to see her smile... ' In fact, she looks b'ful while smiling ; Arnav thought.
TRIINNGGG , college bell disrupted them. Both came back to their world and got up from seat quickly and made their way out of the class.
At college gate:
" What??? You have to go now?? But, how I am going to go back home then?" , Khushi asked La.
" I am sorry Khushi! Its urgent. You can take bus from nearby stand." , La made an excuse.
" But you said we have to discuss our project. Okay! we are not going to do that. But, please drop me at home atleast.
" Khushi, listen ! I am in a hurry! Please, please you have to manage Hun! Bye. ", And she drove away.
" But...I...don't have my purse today! ", Khushi said as the car drove away.
Arnav was watching all this. NK would take time to come back from doubt class. He thought something for a while.
" Khushi ! Umm...if u..don't mind...shall I drop you? ", Arnav asked.
Khushi had a big "o" again.
Arnav continued, " I mean...you should not be going alone...um...its...not...not safe."
Understanding the requirement of time, she agreed and sat on his bike. Assured that she sat comfortably, he started his bike and drove it to her place. Speed was a bit high so, automatically, Khushi's hands made their way to Arnav's shoulder and held it tight.☺️
Awaken about the speed, by her tight clutch...he slowed down and continued to drive in that speed. Khushi, thanked him in mind...still holding his shoulder.
Khushi asked Arnav to stop at one street before her house. He insisted that he could leave her inside but she refused as she didn't wanted create any scene in front of her locality. She thanked him and was about to go when...
" Khushi ", Arnav called.
She turned around. He continued, " Could we forget, what all happened y'day and start a new friendship. I can understand whatever happened y'day was just out of emotional trauma. And...um...I think friends can..um...hug each other..."
" I think we took it in wrong way...um...yeah ! You said it right...um...friends do it.
So, um...friends again? '', Khushi asked.
" Yes ! ", Arnav said...giving a broad smile.. " So, um...bye, meet u tomorrow. "
" Bye! Take care...Well... Don't drive fast ! Bye ! ", she said and quickly made her way to her street. And Arnav, smiling at her concern.
La and NK rejoicing at the success of their plan.😉
Edited by Gazal.. - 12 years ago
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