PART 5
Arnav's heart ached when he saw Khushi sitting there crying silently and biting her lip to stop herself from sobbing...
Putting the plate away, he put his arm around her and drew her close to him...
Anjali got up and pretending to yawn said," I've already watched this movie so many times, I'm going to bed..."
Mamiji got up too but a lot less gracefully," Yahan to koi aur hi movie chalat hai" she muttered , rolling her eyes before going to her room too..
Arnav cradled her head against him and holding her hand kissed it over and over again, saying sorry..
As Khushi lifted her head up and started wiping her tears with the back of her hand, Arnav took his handkerchief out and wiped first her eyes and then her nose..but Khushi still didn't look at him.
Removing his hand from around her, she got up and went to the kitchen with Arnav following her..
As Khushi finished drinking a glass of water, Arnav took it from her hand and put it on the counter..then putting his hands around her waist, he lifted her up easily like a child and made her sit on the counter.
With one hand on either side of her and his face really close, he whispered gently, "Khushi...look at me..."
When Khushi continued to look down, he cupped her face gently with both hands and turned it towards him... but Khushi quickly closed her eyes.
Arnav stared at her face intently, taking in her innocence, her delicate bone structure, the silky softness...then he noticed the swelling of her lips and his heart felt a stab of remorse..
He bent down and showered her face, her closed eyes and lips with gentle, healing, loving kisses..
As fresh tears started escaping from her closed eyes, Arnav took out a diamond bracelet from his pocket and put it on her bruised wrist...
"Your Karvachauth gift" Arnav said kissing her wrist.
Just then, Nani walked inside the kitchen to get water and hearing her, Khushi jumped down from the counter. She winced in pain as her ankle twisted..
" Ka kar rahe ho tum log kitchen mein itni raat ma" Nani said suppressing a smile as she walked out..
"Khushi..are you okay? Arnav asked as Khushi tried to walk and winced...
He ignored her "I'm fine" and lifted her up on the counter again saying, "Let me see.."
He held her foot in one hand and with the other lifted the hem of her sari up..as he gently felt and massaged her ankle, their eyes met finally .. Khushi kept staring at him trying to read his eyes and her forgiving heart melted easily at what she saw there.. Guilt, genuine concern and lots of love...
Arnav carried her to their room and sat down in the recliner, cuddling her like a baby in his lap.
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Edited by IPK007 - 12 years ago
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