I am sorry for being so terribly Late Harsha but I was out of town with no technology handy so here I am to thank you for the summary as well as one heck of a chapter!
You always manage to orchestrate this special kind of intensity between arshi and this chapter brought this intensity again in a very natural and subtle way! Love the strong Khushi you portrayed here, one who managed to surprise Arnav as well. As Arnav and Khushi started slow dancing in the rain all I could think about is Khushi's heart break one more time after discovering Reese somewhere in the party or at a later stage when she falls head over heels one more time. But in comes the twist, she already knew about Reese and I couldn't be happier. She even managed to shock Arnav and advise him of her own wonderful research skills as well.
While Arnav was too busy flirting with her and trying to perhaps woo her again so he could have another chance with her, he conveniently forgot to mention his girlfriend of convenience. It is only natural that he felt guilty, sure he didn't owe her any explanations because he is no longer in a relationship with Khushi at the same time his recent behaviour with Khushi was one the screamed his clear interest in her what with all his flirting, possessiveness and creating any kind of physical intimacy. Surely an already (decent) attached person wouldn't be doing all of the above, then again who can blame Arnav he just realized his love for the girl who has a massive impact on him and who once loved him with all her heart. Loved the way Khushi asked him in the end to stay away from her, there was a certain vunlnerablity there that probably clarified for Arnav that she didn't want to be let down again, she didn't want to be weak again. Ah I will put an end to my rambling session and mention that I totally loved this chapter and cannot wait to see what you have in store for the kids ( Arshi) next! Speaking of which, can we pretty please with a cherry on top get an early update :D
PS. Thank you for taking the time out to write a summary though I never forgot this story it was still great to get a refresher! ;-)
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