Lucky you people...I am so excited to write this story and seeing your overwhelming response has made me want to update faster!
Le extraordinaire isn't it? Someone who's lazy as a slug...updating in less than a day!
So a worry of my mind, thank God my amazing readers liked the idea of physio Arnav...wanted to try something different, hope this turns out the way I want in my head
Enough of my bak bak, here goes:
Chapter 1
When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me
And the world was brighter. Thank you.
-Sean O' Casey
"Chote, I'm not going to allow you to rush off without eating breakfast this time! You've just returned home from London after 6 years, let me pamper and fatten you up a bit...these doctors, they think they're off to save the world and in the process don't take care of themselves! Anjali rambled on as she limped heavily across the room trying to chase her workaholic brother. He was dumping wrinkled clothes into a suitcase and searching for his cellphone, but before she could stop him, he whirled around.
"Di! I'm only staying at Bhai's house...I'm sure he will make sure I dont starve" Arnav stated as he rolled his eyes at his sister's dramatics. "and besides", he continued, "I've heard Payal Bhabhi makes the most scrumptious food..."
"Now Payal's jalebies and pakoras..." Anjali whispered in awe as her eyes glazed over and her face held sheer longing as if in a dreamy trance, rubbing her tummy. She snapped out of it when she saw his face. "Well, she can make them just as mouthwatering sugar free, Chote."
Arnav chuckled and shook his head fondly. Pregnant woman and their absurd cravings.
"I'll bring you some the next time I come home okay?" he consented as Anjali's face lit up like a child on Christmas.
"I swear, the one good thing my useless twin brother has done, was marry Payal. When I bite into one of her jalebies, I feel like I'm having an orgasm. Not that your Jeejaji doesn't do a good job..." she winked mischeviously.
"Eww, Di too much info!" Arnav cringed at the thought as he bolted down the stairs, Anjali in tow.
"What has my wife done now?" Shaleen smiled at the horrified look on Arnav's face.
"Just telling him what a stud you are" Anjali stated proudly.
"Am I now?" Shaleen teased as he pulled her closer. Arnav stared open mouthed for a minute before he quickly turned away, embarrassed.
These two were crazy! In love, he thought, sighing heavily. He'd been in a lot of relationships, but never found someone who could make his heart flutter like crazy, think about only her and forget the rest of the world.
He'd never fallen in love.
Little did he know that he'd fall so hard, it would bruise him...
"Chote?" His Di's voice broke his reverie. "Did Akash tell you why he wanted you to stay with them?" she asked as she walked toward him.
"Yeah, Payal Bhabhi's sister suffers from temparory paralysis, he wants me to treat her" he replied.
"Yes, Khushi, she's a sweetheart. So sad to have something that horrible happen to her..."
Khushi...the name held innocence and tranquility and in that moment, Arnav knew he had to get to know the person behind that name...
"Right Di, now I've really gotta rush. Bye Jeeju!" He shouted as he hugged his sister and dashed out the door.
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Akash's house was quite far away, away from the chaos and hullabaloo of the city, a sprawling bungalow amidst breathtaking greenery, designed by Payal herself. As Arnav reached the mansion, he was about to ring the bell, when he heard the most melodious sound-- tinkling laughter which rang in his ears like a bell chime. Mesmerized, he followed the direction of the sound, to the back of the house, and sucked in a breath.
Because in front of him was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. Dark, silken brown hair cascaded down slender shoulders, garnishing itself around her petite waist. Her creamy cheeks were flushed crimson with laughter while large, round hazel orbs danced in amusement as they looked down on the miniature girl in her lap. Entranced, he was about to step further, when those expressive eyes flashed up to his face, immediately widening in fear as her arms automatically hugged the little child closer to her chest.
"Maasi, don't be scared" the tiny creature in the girl's lap announced boldly. Turning her little torso, the small girl fixed Arnav with a questioning glare. She crossed her tiny arms across her chest and asked him authoritatively.
"Who are you?" with a quirked eyebrow. She looked so much like Akash in that moment, that Arnav almost laughed. But seeing her blazing glare, he controlled himself.
Arnav raised his hands up in assurance, and opened his mouth to speak--
"Arnavv!!" Akash's booming voice broke his trance as he turned around in surprise.
"Bhai!" Arnav greeted his brother warmly and hugged him. "ir's been so long and I'm so glad I finally saw you! Can't wait to meet Bhabhi!
"You mean, you can't wait to gobble her cooked food right, you sly little rat?" Akash smirked as he smacked him on the head.
"Same thing Bhai.." Arnav mumbled, rubbing his head, embarassed at being caught. Di must have called Bhai and told him about what he said at home.
Arghh, how much he hated this twin connection!
"This is Sia, my cute monster. Don't get on her bad side, or you're in for it!" Akash said mock sternly as he introduced the frightening little girl and ruffled her curly hair. Sia reached out from her Maasi's lap as Akash let her cling to his neck.
"Looks like I already have, Bhai," thought Arnav looking at her nervously.
"And this is, the one and only, Khushi, my adorable Saali. Khushi, that's Arnav, my younger brother."
They stared back at each other, oblivious to the fact that Cupid had already chosen his targets and shot the arrow.
You know the drill. Read and revieww
I've kind of made Arnav the happy one here, with less inhibitions as you all have seen. Now he's got to break down Khushi's walls and help her through the rubble. Can he?
Love,
Disha
Edited by Madafterarhi - 12 years ago
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