NEW Arhi SS: One Last Wish. SNEAK PEEK Updted - Page 22

''Arnav how long are you going to stay this way? This is not going to help you at all, you do realize that,'' Aman exclaimed for the 100th time that day. Even after many attempts, Arnav's numb expression did not change. Aman let out a frustrated sigh, and walked in to his room, leaving Arnav behind to keep pondering with his thoughts.

Couple of minutes later, Arnav's lifeless body got up from his chair, and head out for a drive. He knew it was his only solution to put his screaming thoughts to rest. Angry tears trailed down his cheeks as he viciously drove through the streets of Delhi. Questions were swimming across his mind, asking for answers.

How could this happen?

Why did this happen?

Isn't his suffering enough?

He lost everything, and once again he is about to lose it all.

So much effort was put in to gaining back some of his life, and now, all were about to be washed down a drain.

Not paying attention to his surroundings, Arnav took a sharp turn in to the same lane, he met that mental freak. A slight smile formed at the corner of his lips at the memory. She was weird, but he had to admit, she was cute. He still couldn't believe that she actually buried her cat in a cemetery.

Suddenly his gut started to twitch; his body began to feel something escalating deep within. Arnav couldn't explain what was happening to him so he quickly drove to the side of the road and parked. As he did, his sight caught the attention of a boy, maybe the age of 12, walking out of black gate, looking very angry. Couple of seconds a teenage girl walked behind screaming, ''HARSH,HARSH, LISTEN TO ME.''

If eye balls could pop out of their sockets, from shock, it might have. Because at that exact moment, Arnav's jaw dropped. It was her, it was her, it was her, his mind screamed at him a thousand times.

She was dressed in her usual bright colored salwar kammez, and this time it was yellow. Which was a great representation of her name, and her weird personality. The last time he saw her she had her hair in a braid, but not this time. Her beautiful, jet black long hair was put up in a high pony tail, bringing out her well structured cheek bones.

Silently Arnav cursed himself for studying her so closely, but still curiosity got the best of him. Cautiously he drove a little closer to the little boy and her. He wanted to hear their conversation. It was a major stalker alert moment, yet Arnav couldn't help it. If she was involved in anything, he knew it had to be entertaining.

"Harsh please speak to me,'' he heard her plead in her adorable voice. Once again Arnav cursed himself for thinking that. Ignoring his mindless protests, he continued to listen to their banter.

Harsh covered his face with his palms, while Khushi sat next to him on the side walk with a smile. ''Harsh... just because she left you here, doesn't mean that she doesn't love you... Sometimes, things happen... but even with that pain we have to smile, and keep walking. I know you are angry, but it will not do any good. Anger is like holding on to hot coals because it only burns you, and not the person you're supposed to be angry at. Look at you today. You're living in an amazing orphanage, with an extended family, and amazing people who takes care of you. You have so many siblings that love you, like me so what is the point of you being angry?,'' Khushi said as she cupped Harsh's face.

Harsh wiped his tears and hugged her, ''but it hurts,'' he mumbled in to her hair. She stroked Harsh's hair and answered with a sad smile, present on her angelic face. ''I know you're hurt, yet don't forget to see the little things you're blessed with. Hold on to those, and make yourself strong. Be thankful that you are not on the streets, without a family. When life hurts you, look around, and think of the small beautiful moments. Then keep moving with a smile. Life is too short Harsh..''

Startled at the sudden flashback, Arnav woke up, completely tangled in his sheets. His heart rate increased, and a huge smile broke out on his face. Untangling himself from his sheets, Arnav walked over to the large doors, which faced the pool side. That very day everything in his life changed... New life was breathed in to him. Ever since he heard that conversation between that boy, and his cat lady, his life took a huge turn. So after that incident took place, Arnav drove to the orphanage every day, just to get a glimpse of her face; to feel alive again. 2 years of watching her, studying her, he never imagined that gradually his heart would start beat for her; only for her.

***

''So today is the day. You excited?,'' Aman asked Arnav, while he was pouring milk in to his cereal. Arnav smiled, of course he was excited. After 2 years of yearning for her, finally she was going to be living with him. If Aman was not in the house right now, Arnav would have seriously considered to do a happy dance, but of course he did not. Getting mocked by Aman wasn't on his 'to do' list.

''Do you even need to ask?''

Aman shrugged, '' well yeah, I do. By the way thanks for kicking me out.'' Arnav rolled his eyes, ''Aman I told you that you can still stay here you know. It was your decision to leave for an apartment, not mine. I have no issue with you staying here.''

''ASR are you stupid? Khushi will be living here from now on, and it will be weird if she will be living with 2 men in one house. That would seem odd. She has to be comfortable, and if you want to woo her, you have to do it in private. Also, quite frankly I don't want to witness this. I already know what the outcome is going to be,'' Aman replied with an edge to his tone.

Arnav clenched his fists and squeezed his eyes shut. He was not going to let Aman keep reminding him about the consequences. Not today, especially on the day she was going to come live with him.

''Aman, don't start.''

''I am not the one starting it Arnav, you are,'' Aman said his last words, and walked out of the house, leaving behind a guilty Arnav.

***

Hesitantly Arnav entered the orphanage. Weirdly he was nervous about this whole ordeal, maybe because finally after 2 years, she was going to be with him. The emotions were overwhelming for him to handle. He was feeling excited, and at the same time, downright terrified.

Miss. Sense was in her office as he entered. She greeted him with a smile and asked him to sit down.

''So... Miss. Sense you know why I am here...'', Arnav began, his voice shaking a bit. Miss. Sense noticed that and chuckled. ''I know why you are here Arnav. There is nothing to be worried about. Everything is set, and surprisingly your girl has everything packed too. She is actually excited to go with you.''

Hearing that, a huge smile broke out on Arnav's face. His heart rate increased at the news. His cat lady was actually excited to live with him. Mentally he did a happy dance, to celebrate his joy. ''Where is she now?,'' Arnav asked, trying his best to sound normal.

''She is in the back yard with the little ones. They are not very happy that she is leaving... After all she is the big sister to all of them. Pretty much she takes care of them, almost like a mother would do. It's funny sometimes because her mind is as a child's, but then suddenly she gets mature. You should hear the advise she gives. Incredible girl I tell you...'', Miss. Sense said, with a proud smile present on her face.

Her advice to Harsh echoed in his mind. ''I know Miss. Sense, she is one of a kind,'' Arnav replied smiling. ''Well Arnav, let's go to the back yard and tell her you're here. Although you should armor yourself because they are are going to be angry with you. There will be crying too so brace yourself,'' Miss. Sense added getting up from her chair. Arnav laughed, and nodded.

***

Miss. Sense and Arnav walked out in to the open back yard. The moment he came out he spotted her. It wasn't that difficult since she always wore something bright; today she was dressed in a pink salwar, and her hair was down, which cascaded down to her waist.

He almost choked on his breath due to her beauty. Thanks to her he always had a hard time breathing properly. To calm his body, Arnav gulped, and closed his eyes for a few seconds.

''Khushi someone is here to pick you up,'' Miss.Sense said walking over to Khushi, who was seated on the grass, watching 2. Arnav couldn't help, but laugh a little. Even though she was the tallest, she looked like a kid herself. Khushi turned her face to meet his eyes. He almost swore her face lit up, but maybe that was wishful think. She got up and walked over to Miss. Sense with a huge smile on her face.

''Miss. Sense why would I guess if I can see who it is?,'' she asked in her cute, curious tone. Arnav chuckled lightly, ''so who is it then?'' Khushi pouted at him, ''Mr. Wumpus, who is LATE.'' He walked a little closer to her, ''I am not late at all. It's 5:00 PM, how am I late?'', he asked, teasing her a bit.

''Well I was waiting since 7:00 AM,'' she said pouting even more, sticking out her lower lip. Eyeing this, Arnav did everything to control himself from kissing her. This was pure torture for him to overcome.

He cupped her face and whispered, ''so you are excited to go with me?'' Her usually fair cheeks, turned red, and she lowered her eyes to the floor shyly.

''WHY ARE YOU STEALING OUR DI AWAY.'' A loud voice snapped them both to reality. Arnav turned around to see a little boy, glaring, with his hands on his hips.

''Nikil be nice,'' Miss. Sense said in a warning tone, but Nikil paid no attention. Noticing this, Arnav got on his knees, to Nikil's height level and spoke. ''Hey buddy, I am not stealing your di away okay? I will bring her to visit you every weekend, I promise.''

''You better bring her to see us.''

Arnav turned around to see who's mature voice that belonged to. Right in front of him stood Harsh; a very mature looking Harsh. He has grown taller, and almost had slight stubble on his face. It was quite hard to believe since he saw Harsh only 2 years ago.

''I will keep my word, I promise,'' Arnav replied in a business like tone. Harsh held Arnav's gaze for a minute, and nodded in agreement.

''But... who is going to tell us bed time stories?,'' once again Nikil's teary voice asked Arnav. Before Arnav could respond, Khushi did. ''Arree Nikil, Harsh is there nah. And I promise that every weekend I will stay with you until you go to bed. Right Wumpus?,'' She asked looking up at him with hopeful eyes. He nodded a yes with a smile, and she smiled back. Anything to make her happy.

Many little children began to surround Khushi to hug her. Some were crying, and some just looked sad. His heart clenched at the image. She was loved by everyone here, and he was taking her away from this beautiful family. Was he doing the right thing? And then he saw her smile brightly... That was a good enough reason for him to discard his guilt. Her smile, her joy, her spirit, her heart was his strength, and he needed it desperately.

After their goodbyes, Khushi walked over to Miss. Sense. Arnav saw tears gliding down Miss. Sense's eyes, but she quickly wiped them away.

''Every weekend okay?,'' Miss. Sense whispered, her voice cracking. Khushi nodded and they hugged each other tightly. As they broke apart, Miss. Sense walked over to him, with a determined expression on her face.

''Arnav, I am trusting you to take care of her. You remember what I told you before, right?''

Arnav answered, ''I will keep my word. You know how much I love her.'' Miss. Sense nodded as well, ''I know, but many things are done in the name of love. So do the right things do you understand?''

''I do.''

Khushi walked over to him and shook his shoulder. He turned to her, and gently laid a sweet kiss on her forehead.

''Are you ready to go to your new home Khushi?''

She nodded her head, but he saw the fear in her eyes. To give her some comfort, he wrapped his arms around her shoulder.

He leant closer to ears and whispered, ''let's go sweet heart..''

And so they did; to their next journey.

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Yes, Cold Play again. I can't help it, they're just too perfect. Every song is just a master piece.

Anyways, comment and likes would be nice. :) Enjoy!

Note: And yes, Arnav is being selfish, but I guess I wanted a change from the usual, sacrificing and such. :) You guys will understand a long the way.