Arshi Two Shot - YOU AND I

ARSHI TWO SHOT - YOU AND I

Khushi stared at the text that has been delivered on her phone."REACHED".That was all he has got to say.Always the Laad Governor.But she was glad he hadn't forgotten to message her about his safe arrival.She typed a quick reply and pressed send.Her mind reeling back to the earlier events of the day.

FLASHBACK

They both have been in their room doing their respective work when she has casually remarked that since it was only one day to the new year,they both should make some resolutions.Sitting with a pen and writing pad,she has got occupied in listing a set of resolutions for him and her which they both would religiously follow.

Her husband though hasn't validated her thoughts and has stood his ground that he didn't needed to follow any resolution and if she was actually serious about all this,then there was only one resolution she needed to make and that was to stop being careless.

The statement from him hasn't gotten down well with her and she has jumped into her defence blatantly refusing his claims and has gone on accusing him of being the one person who was careless to bits when it came down to his health.

Clearly,that has paved way to the war of words between them.The businessman he was,he has asked her to provide logical reasoning for his so called careless attitude and she never the one to back down has indeed done it.By reminding him about his constant memory loss as she has termed it about his medicines,not missing on stressing the fact,that if not for her constant intimations and warnings the workaholic Mr Arnav Singh Raizada would not even remember that there was a thing called eating that existed in the world.

He has countered back instantly,flaring up a little as he told her about her about the innumerous times she trips or has been about to fall and its been him who has always came to her rescue.But,she had given it back it to him vehemently stating the truth,that she tripped whenever he was near so that he could save her.

Their eyes has been clouded with love the moment she has recalled the night she has fallen into his arms which has embarked the beginning of that tradition between them.The moment could have been stretched forever,but she has gleefully declared that she was right in her judgement and he was the more careless one out of them.

She would have done a victory dance but he has cut her off in between reminding her about her habit of getting lost in her thoughts every now and them especially while cooking resulting in her getting cut or burnt in her fingers every now and then.

The war of heated words would have continued,if not for the repeated calls from downstairs for the lunch.With a feast cooked up as the entire family has gathered for a wholesome meal and being vehemently angry,Arnav and Khushi deliberately took seats opposite each other.

After the lunch,they all have been about to settle in the living room to make plans for the new year,when Aman has called up to inform Arnav of the urgent meeting with the foreign delegates that has come up and required his presence.With them chosing Chandigarh as the venue,he had no other option but to fly to the other city that very instant.

FLASHBACK ENDS

Checking her phone one more time,she put it on the side table and slumped into his side of bed.Was he so angry that he hadn't even called her.She brushed that thought away as soon as it invaded her thought.She chided herself on being so unreasonable,hadn't Aman told her that the meeting was slated to go on till late.And if he hadn't called,she hadn't done the courtesy of calling him too,wanting him to call first.

Tears sprung to her eyes as she remembered the sdiscreet way,he has gestured Naniji to stop her from having the icecream when she has been reaching for the bowl as her toothache has recently subsided.She knew him enough to know that the sudden trip has been as much disheartening to him as to her.Neither had she missed the look that was beckoning her to come with him.

As she laid there ,clutching his pillow close to her heart,she felt awful at the way she has behaved with him.He hasn't been wrong when he regarded her as careless person,couldn't she had just accepted it instead of going all defensive on him.Though,he knew but it would have done no harm in confessing again that she didn't have to be careful with him around her.

The result,they were not only far but in two different cities,that too one night before the new year.New year,the word itself a host of fond memories,true it has only been two years but to her it felt like ages since she has known and loved him.

A hearty laugh escaped her lips as she recalled the night where they have tried everything in their control to stay away,only to see each other's face exactly at the moment new year has begun.How,he Mr Arnav Singh Raizada had warned her to not come in front of him at 12 in the night and has himself ended in her room.

He has to after all her DeviMaiyaa has herself writen their love story.They were meant to be together.Everything happens for a reason and though that time they have despised seeing each other that day,she knew in the inner recesses of their heart a part of them have been content for the reasons that has been unveiled much later.

How foolish she has been when she has gone on questioning about his averseness to the idea of love.On the contrary,the same man was the reason she now knows what love is.Their constant bickerings,and that jealousy which he hadn't been able to mask when he has saw Nk in Buaji's house.Did he had any clue how adorable he looked like that,she thought smiling fondly.

And last year,they had been on their vacation. What a night it had been,amidst the sea ,sailing in the cruise they have been in each others embrace under the glittering stars as they have welcomed the new year.

And it just took a passing second for her to decide,there was no way,they were going to be apart on new year. Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada vowed to herself as her eyes finally gave in to sleep.

CONTINUED BELOW

In Chandigarh,Arnav entered the presidential suite he was staying in way past midnight.Retiring into his night clothes,he reached for the bed finally having a moment of peace after the long brainstorming session the whole evening.Unlocking his phone,he reread the message,Khushi has sent him hours ago.

"Do not forget to eat and have your medicines,Mr Workaholic".

Khushi and her names.So now it wasn't Laad Governor anymore.As if he didn't knew by what name his phone number was saved in her phone.Though he has been occupies,but he couldn't have help but to read her message while being in the meeting. And like,it was possible for him to forget to eat or have his medicines with Aman acting like a hawk as per the strict instructions of his Khushi Ma'am.

She was one of her kind,his own patented Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada,he thought out aloud as a fond smile lit his lips.Why does this meeting has to come up today only?.He had to leave in haste after they have just had an argument.He reprimanded himself for acting the way he had,he shouldn't have left her alone nomatter how angry he had been then.

What if the light went off suddenly and HP took time to switch on the generator,yes he had put up emergency lighting in the poolside but still,he wasn't there to comfort her.And who would cover her with blanket as she brushed it off constantly in the middle of the night.

She wasn't wrong when she had that he had to be more careful towards his health.But,it had perturbed him when she has bought it out,she was very well aware since the time she has come in his life,he has become completely dependent on her from the smallest of things to her becoming the reason of his existence.

But it was his fault,he should have given her confidence and boost up to fulfill her resolutions than deciding to tease her.Not,to forget how completely,she has unarmed him with her answer of him being her protecto.He was and he would do anything to fulfill the vow he had made to himself of always being her only anchor.

It was New Year's Eve tomorrow and though he hadnt believed in these things earlier and he wasn't sure if he did even now.All he knew was there surely was a divine power above that has bought them together with his Mama's blessings.But,he won't leave anything like she says helped them elongating their forever.

He vividly remembered the words he has spoken to her 2 years back.

"Nakli Phool Aur Taarey Se Yeh Duniya Khoobsurat Nahi Ho Jaati,Yeh Duniya Utni Hi Behraham Aur Pathar Dil Hai Jitni Hamesha Se Thi".

And,how has she proved him wrong and he could not be more happy that she has been the one to do that.She has filled his life with happiness and liveliness.Life was beautiful,too beautiful to be true and she was the reason behind it.Who had the time to care or worry about what the outside world was like.They had created their own small world in which they were blissfully content.

He almost dialled her number but then decided otherwise.She must have fallen asleep after a great difficulty,he thought well aware of her sleeping habits.Since he was at fault,he will be one to rectify it.Seeing her photo on his phone that was set as wallpaper with her lips formed in a complete O', he so adored ,he murmured fondly "Paagal" drifting off to sleep.

The following morning both Arnav and Khushi set on their missions.With Arnav finishing off his work and Khushi arranging a nice evening for everyone else at home for the New Year's Eve putting their own plan respectively in full swing.

It was close to evening when the bell rung in Raizada Mansion and Arnav entered his home.He passed a quick glance across the living room and hall and hastily marched up to their room completely missing their bewildered expressions.

He came barging down only after a fleeting moment and seeing only worry cloud everyone's face,he fished out his phone from his pocket and pressed the speed dial number impatiently waiting for Khushi to answer.

She picked up the phone after two rings as they both simultaneously voiced out aloud.

"Where are you?".

Taking a moment to take the much needed breath as they both took in the words that has been spoken about the other as understanding dawned where their respective half was actually.

"Khushi,atleast for once ,you could have used your brains or atleast asked me first,who told you to go to Chandigarh,you haven't even been in that city before".Arnav growled panic rising his throat imagining her alone in an completely alien city.

"Fine,I don't have any brains,but you are MBA from Harward Mr Arnav Singh Raizada,ant you,then why didn't you thought of informing me that you are coming back today?".Khushi snapped at him.

"Because,I wanted to surprise you Dammit".He bit out.

"So did I".Came the shotback reply.

Silence followed them as the only sound they could hear were the thumping heartbeats of each other.He heard a soft sniffle that instantly threw all his anger out of the window.

"Khushi,don't you dare cry now".He said warningly.

"I am Sorry Arnavji".Khushi cried out missing his presence around her.

"No,Khushi I am Sorry,why are you apologising,it was all my fault".He spoke rushingly to console her.

"No,its all my fault, you went ahead on this trip without me and now see now you are in Delhi and I am here".She didn't hide the worry in her tone while speaking.

"Khushi Shhh".He spoke lovingly feeling helpless of not being there with her but composing himself asked the more important question.

"Where exactly are you?"

"I am at the hotel you were staying,in the waiting area".Khushi answered wiping away the tears from her eyes for his sake and he finally let out the breath he was holding knowing she was in safe place feeling the relief seep in as she stopped crying.

"Shall I head back to Delhi?".Khushi asked him softly.

"No,you are not doing any such thing. Khushi,listen Ill call the manager and he will escort you to the room where I stayed.Do not go roaming around the city,stay put in the hotel only.I am on my way back.There is a high possibility I won't be getting any flight due to fog since its already evening,So I am going to drive in,Ill be there as soon as I can".

Arnav explained like he would do to a small child and reached for his SUV keys alongside passing on clear instructions to the hotel manager with an understated warning viable in his tone,if he didn't went on with his duties aptly.

The family watched amused as they once again witnessed another side of their love today.They have watched the whole exchange between them since yesterday not missing anything.How they sat opposite each other when they always sat together,their discreet glances towards each other or the way they both have wanted to make the other happy taking all the blame on themselves.Their love too unique in itself to ever be categorised or named.

Khushi finally made her way towards the room she has been escorted earlier to by the manager.It was half past 11 and Arnavji was still not here.But,what he could do,wasn't it already bad that he had to drive in this chilling weather only for her.

She has roamed around the hotel,visiting the inbuilt shops but nothing has caught her attention since her mind has only been on him being able to reach safely.Choosing a corner seat in the hotel's coffee shop,she engaged herself in reading amidst calling him at regular intervals.A habit she has imbibed from her husband.

She has politely declined the manager's invitation for the New Year's Eve party they were hosting who she knew by the trades of it was being extra courteous because she was Mrs Arnav Singh Raizada.She tried his phone once again but it again went unreachable.The last they have talked was when he was still an hour away but the cold and fog has only elongated the journey.

Right now she didn't cared whether she would be able to see him at 12 in the night,nothing mattered but him safe and sound in front of her eyes.She freshened up and was about to walk past the master bed when she heard the click of the door.Alarming at first,she finally let out the sigh of relief as she felt his presence around her.

Arnav locked the door behind him,throwing his bag away in the process not caring where it landed as he rushed towards the bedroom in the suite.Time ceazed to stop as both Arnav and Khushi stood at few feet apart slowly making their way towards each other.They took in their own sweet time,their eyes doing all the talking taking in the fill of each other after a whole day and a half of being apart.

Their arms went around each other at the same time as their lips meet in a kiss so loving that in itself sealed their vow of togetherness till eternity.The clock struck 12 in the background while the two lovers lost themselves in each other where the only sound they could hear was the rhythmic beating of their heartbeats.

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