Chapter 10:
Khushi could only sulk at the thought she had nothing to wear on this special day so standing outside her wardrobe for the last half an hour in a towel after a long and warm shower, she was on the verge of tears when on cue, a dress caught her attention and she picked it up with confusion written all over her face which soon turned into pure joy as the dress was perfect for a date. Khushi rarely wore dresses but today was a special day and so she was putting extra effort to impress a certain someone. Getting ready and applying minimal make up she checked herself in the mirror and couldn't help but feel nervous as well as super excited on going out with Arnav.
She descended down the stairs and gulped seeing Arnav already sitting and chatting with her dad. He turned towards her and was momentarily stunned. If Arnav thought that Khushi looked beautiful in anarkali suits then she looked divine in dresses. In fact she made clothes look good, he thought with a sigh. Feeling his gaze on her she greeted him with a polite smile and turned her attention towards Shashi. Finally getting out of the house, Arnav immediately held Khushi's hand and bending towards her ear, whispered: "You look gorgeous" and placed a lingering peck on her jaw. Blushing, Khushi could only manage a meek thank you. The drive to the restaurant had been quiet and Khushi took that time to observe Arnav. In a black button down shirt with blue jeans, he looked sinfully handsome but averted her eyes in embarrassment the moment she saw him smirking knowing very well that she had been caught. He drove to one of the AR hotels and reached the top floor. As soon as the elevator door opened and they stepped out, Khushi gasped in surprise looking around for the place looked amazing. Trees were decorated in fairy lights and a table was set for the two giving them the down-town view of Delhi so they could enjoy the view while they ate. She turned to meet the amused eyes of Arnav and said in a childlike voice: "Arnav the view is so beautiful."
"The restaurant is downstairs but I thought we'd eat in here for privacy."
"That's very considerate of you."
And done for purely selfish reason, Arnav thought as he took the chair across from her. He liked having her all to himself. He doubted she knew she had a dazed look in the depths of her hazel eyes or that today everything about her looked soft, feminine but not overly so. Just the right degree to make him appreciate that she would soon be his. She slowly broke eye contact with him to lift the lid off the platter and when she glanced back up she was smiling brightly. "Indian."
He couldn't help but return her smile. "Yes. I recall you saying the other day how much you enjoyed desi food."
"I do love desi food." she said excitedly before taking a hold of her spoon. They began eating talking in between. When they finished the main course, Arnav used his phone to call downstairs to say they were ready for dessert. Moments later, jalebis were served to them and Khushi happily dug in. A short while later when she had devoured the dessert, Arnav glanced over and caught her licking her lips. His guts clenched and he couldn't help but envy the jalebi syrup. The air changed into something else and Khushi also sensed it as she stiffened and looked into Arnav's eyes which had turned dark. Arnav stood, rounded the table and reached for her hand. The instant they touched it seemed a rush of heated sensations tore through the both of them at the same time. They went and stood beside each other at the rooftop railing calming their heartbeats. They stared at each other and for a second Arnav thought that she would avert her gaze from his but she didn't. He lowered his head and she went on her tiptoes lifting her mouth to meet his. Their lips connected and the world ceased to exist for both of them. They could only hear each other's racing heartbeats or feel their lips moving against each other. He deepened the kiss drawing her close by the waist the moment she wrapped her arms around his neck and explored every nook and corner of her mouth and she reciprocated. They broke the kiss gasping for air and Arnav leaning his forehead against Khushi's murmured in a husky voice: "You drive me crazy Khushi."
The moment was so perfect and magical that it seemed someone had penned it down but for Arnav and Khushi this was a small step ahead in their lifetime of a relationship.
Edited by zahra2709 - 11 years ago
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