Sorry! I know I'm late. Anyways, thank you for the response of the last chapter. Here's the 14th chapter. It's not good. But as I say, I'm really busy. Read on and like and comment.
~ Chapter 14 - We're always Together ~
This update is dedicated to _BarunS_Addict_ aka Priya, for her awesome support and encouragement. Thank You Yaar!
Everything went well that day. Arnav had proposed Alia and she had accepted it. Khushi was elated seeing Arnav's content. And now, Arnav was talking to Alia over phone, only to be shocked by Khushi barging into is room, in anger.
"Alia I'll talk to you later" Arnav quickly whispered into the phone and immediately hung the call.
"Arnav!" Khushi shouted, her patience giving up. She needed to talk to Arnav about this matter.
"What's wrong Khushi?" Arnav asked her softly, a strong feeling of concern forming.
"Arnav. You have proposed Alia. Payal is committed to Aakash. I thought that as she will be busy with Aakash, so I'll have you to talk with. But you.. you are just talking with Alia.. and.. and I am the one who is left alone... Should I talk to myself? Or to my pillow? That's not fair Arnav..." Khushi said, letting all her frustration out, tears forming in her eyes.
"Aww. No baby. Why will I not talk to you?" Arnav stared at her lovingly,"You are my Best Friend Khushi. And my Best Friend is on one side and my Girlfriend is on another side. You need not feel alone anytime"
"I just read a post yaar, 'when you fall in love, you lose an average of 2 friends'.. Is this true? Will you lose me? Will we be never be friends anymore?" Khushi asked, and started to sob.
Arnav remembered how he said the exactly same words to Aakash when he fell in love with Payal, and now his Best Friend is saying the same words to him. He has experienced this feeling with Aakash. He can himself see how Aakash's and his friendship is affected. But now he will not let this happen with Khushi. Never.
"No Khushi. We'll never lose each other. No matter even if I have 20 girlfriends. You will be always special. Always. Don't ever think like that Khushi. We're always together!" Arnav said, his voice becoming heavy and tears starting to form in his eyes.
Khushi flung her arms around his neck and took him in a bone-crushing hug. He too wrapped his arms around her, holding her close, diminishing the fear of losing her. They stood like that for a long time, when Arnav's phone rang, flashing Alia's name.
Arnav looked at the phone and then at Khushi, with a look of 'what should I do?' Khushi chuckled and gestured him to pick up the phone. He smiled and picked up the phone, walking towards the window. Khushi picked up his iPad and started to play her favourite game.
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The next day.
Arnav and Khushi reached the college and Khushi went up to Payal, who was standing alone. Arnav walked to Alia.
"Where is Aakash today?" Khushi asked Payal, looking here and there, trying to find Aakash.
"He has not reached yet" Payal said, frowning.
"Let me call him" Khushi said, searching for her phone in her bag.
"Its futile Khushi. His phone is switched off" Payal said blankly, the frown on her face deepening.
"Oh. Wait, let me ask Arnav, if he knows something about Aakash" Khushi comforted Payal, as she went up towards Arnav and Alia.
"Arnav?" Khushi called for him, feeling uncomfortable about talking to him while he was with Alia.
"Hey Khushi!" Alia exclaimed in glee, as soon as she saw Khushi.
"You know her?" Arnav asked Alia, quite amused.
"Ya I know. She was the one who helped me yesterday, in the library" Alia said chirpily.
Khushi smiled at Alia and turned towards Arnav,"Do you know where is Aakash?"
"Isn't he there with Payal?"
"No he's not. And his phone is switched off"
"Oh. Wait I'll call his mom, maybe he's at home only"
"Ok"
Arnav rung up Aakash's mother, "Namaste Auntie! Arnav here. Is Aakash there?"
"Yes beta. He's just leaving. Actually he woke up late today, so got late" she informed Arnav.
"Ohk. Auntie just tell him to charge his phone. Its out of battery" Arnav chuckled into the phone.
"Yes beta I'll tell him" Aakash's mother said and hung the call.
"He'll be here soon Khushi. Don't worry" Arnav comforted her.
"Thanks Arnav" Khushi said and quickly left the place, just to accompany Payal.
"Khushi. What took you so long?" Payal asked her, frustrated.
"Actually Arnav talked to Aakash's mom.. She told that he'll be here soon"
"Let him come! I'll not leave him. How dare he did not call me today morning" Payal muttered under her breath.
"Aww" Khushi looked at her in awe.
After about 7 minutes of their wait, Aakash came there, all relaxed and humming a song.
"Watched Harry Potter last night?" Khushi asked him, and winked mischievously.
"Huh?" Aakash asked, all confused.
"Yeah. That's why you slept late and woke up late and got late to college"
"Ohh.. But I wasn't watching any movies. I was just playing video game"
"And why was your phone off? And you didn't call me today morning! Go. I'm not talking to you anymore now" Payal scowled at him.
"I'll explain you Payal. But not now. Lets go to the class. We're late"
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During the break, an announcement was made, that there was a meeting in the assembly hall, which all the first-year students had to attend. As soon as the break got over, everyone rushed to the hall. Whispers continued about what would be discussed, till their Principal entered and everyone stood to greet him. He announced that there would be a Freshers Party to be held by the senior students, for the first-year students. As every year, this year too, the venue would be decided by the seniors itself and the notice will be displayed on the display board.
The news made everyone hoot and howl, just to express their excitement. It was their first party in the college life, and they would completely enjoy it. Girls discussed about their dresses, and guys discussed about what kind of drinks would be there. What else can they discuss?! All in all, this news filled the whole group of freshers with enthusiasm.
"What are you going to wear?" Payal asked Khushi, excited.
"We'll go shopping yaar" Khushi replied, more excited.
"Yeah" Payal exclaimed, "but when?"
"Lets go tomorrow.. After the college hours. What say?"
"That would be great!"
Both the girls clapped with excitement. The party was going to be indeed Awesome ...!!
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I know it was stupid crap! Please understand guys.. I'm really busy. I think I'll update the 15th chapter by end of Feb. But all updates after that will be after March only. My boards are starting.🤢
So drop in your likes and comments. I love DETAILED ones😛. I'll really appreciate them. Thanks for reading!😃
<--Sneak peek-->
"Khushi? Will you come with me and Aakash or Arnav and Alia?" Payal asked Khushi, as they sat in the canteen.
"Khushi will come with us only" Arnav argued, "I want to show the world that I have two girlfriends!"
"Oh hello! I'm not your girlfriend" Khushi retorted.
"I know baby! But still.. we can pretend" Arnav reasoned her.
Love you all!😳
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