Khushi tried to calm her racing heart but nothing was working.She wondered if was because she ran so fast or because she was so close to him just a few minutes ago.
"Khushi"yelled Preety.Khushi entered Pretty's room."There you are Khushi.I have been calling you for so long"
"Sorry Preety,I just got a bit held back"
"No problem.Okay so can you tie the strings of my blouse"
Khushi took the strings and tied them.A girl entered the room and said
"It's time for the engagement"
Khushi took Preety outside and took her near Daksh.Arnav was standing behind Daksh staring at her.Khushi could feel her cheeks go warm.She didn't know why or how he did that to her.She just wished he would stop staring.Preety nudged Khushi.
"Khushi,the ring"she whispered.
Khushi just realized Daksh already put the ring on Preety.Khushi quickly gave the ring to Preety and watched her put the ring on him.Everyone clapped.Khushi didn't realize when Arnav slipped next to her until her held her hand.She looked at him and looked around to make sure nobody was looking at them.
"What are you doing Arnav?"Khushi whispered.
"Why don't you just accept you love me too.We could be like them if you just accept"whispered Arnav gesturing to the engaged couple.The engaged couple and the guests went to the hall leaving Arnav and Khushi behind.
Khushi thought about it and said "I am scared"
Arnav looked at her confused "What are you scared of"
Khushi looked at Arnav and said "I am scared of a heartbreak"
Arnav stared at Khushi registering her words.'Does she still think I am one of those guys to play around with girls'he wondered.'But she didn't say she didn't love me'Arnav tightened his hold on Khushi's hand and said "I am willing to do anything to prove my love for you Khushi.Anything"
Khushi looked into his eyes to find honesty "I am a middle class girl"
"I don't care"
"I don't have a lot of money"
"I don't care"
"You don't know my family"
"Introductions can be made"
"I don't want a relationship for a week or two.I need marriage"
"I am ready to offer marriage any day,any time"
"What if my family doesn't accept"
"I'll do everything in my power to be with you"
"What if your family doesn't accept"
"I'll run away with you"
Khushi was tongue-tied.She didn't know what else to say.She didn't know how to react.He was persistent to be with her.'He must really love me'thought Khushi.She looked at their joined hands.She now knew she probably fell in love with him.Not just on the spot but maybe somewhere during the camping trip.But the only question she had was 'would he still accept me after knowing about my father?'She still had a doubt knowing his previous daily relations with girls.But she remembered when he confessed the girls were after him,not the other way around.Then she realized that she was just a middle class girl where as he was the son of a billionaire.Why would he want a simple,middle class girl when he could get some girl way better.She closed her eyes.What if they did get married?What if he began to regret it?She didn't want anything like that to happen.From her side.Or from his.She took her hands out of his and turned her back to him.
"You can do so much better,Arnav.I am just a simple,middle class where as you...you are the son of the one and only billionaire Arjun Singh Raizada.We can't be together"
Arnav held Khushi's arm and pulled her towards him gripping both her arms "Why is status so important?It's not my fault I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.I didn't ask to be rich"
"Why don't you understand Arnav?Our worlds are totally different.Imagine if we even do get married,we would never understand each other"
"Fine,we can go out for lunch or dinner and get to know each other better there"
"You can do so much better Arnav.Why are you choosing me over a high class,rich girl"
"Because I love you"
Khushi gazed into Arnav's warm,gentle,brown orbs which seemed to be the solution to her every problem.
"Can you please give me some time"said Khushi looking at her hands
"What is holding you back,Angel?You know you love me.Then why are you afraid to admit it?"asked Arnav in a gentle voice holding her hand.
Khushi looked back into his eyes.How did he manage to read her like a open book?He read her so well,not even Preety,her childhood friend,could read her so well.It felt he could look through her soul.His gaze was so strong.
He sighed when she didn't answer "Angel I am not a person to force someone to spit out the truth because one way or the other,I expect them to say it when they are comfortable.But when a secret is too deep,I will have to do my own investigation and trust me...I manage to find out the truth in many ways.Like you asked,I will give you time to think but please don't make an excuse saying you are poor and I am rich because I truly couldn't care less.If you hide the truth for too long,I will find it out on my own...because I love you.And I will do anything to make you mine"
With that said,he left and went to the hall.Khushi kept looking at his retreating back.She knew he meant all of it.But how could she marry him?And expect him not to regret?What if her father didn't accept this relationship?She didn't want to do anything against his will.Though he hated her,she always loved him.She was so confused.There were so many problems.Number one:their status.Number two:His family agreeing.Number three:Her father agreeing.Number four:Him not regretting the relationship.And last but not least Number five:Them managing to work out the relationship with different thoughts and different ways.(Please read small note below and answer it)
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