Loved, loved, loved this chapter. You are amaaazing. They are finally moving on - communicating, taking steps toward each other.
Arnav deserved it each time Khushi called him 'cute'. He is cute. He doesn't even realise how inherently romantic he is, does he? Looking at her pictures (which he has discreetly taken) when she is not with him, taking time off work so he can spend more time with her and show her ariund his city, calling to check on her, raising the temperature of the AC so she is more comfortable, keeping tabs on her health via her doctor (who is by the way the most reliable source for this and also this was so in character), and using endearments in foreign languages. Sigh.
Khushi is now instilling in him that confidence to show his true self and its doing wonders. I mean he must think what is the worst he can do after pushing her to her death. If she can forgive that there is nothing he must be afraid of that can put her off. Also, he has finally started to think of her happiness of most important even if it is without him.
Arnav has finally admitted it to himself that he is in love with her. Please tell her soon. He is still a little skittish and unsure around her, but I have faith in Khushi. She will wipe out that distance that still remains between them. Also he has decided he will not push her away anymore. And he is listening to his heart over his mind when it comes to her now. Very good.
I am really loving this new Khushi. She is not giving Arnav any leeway to clam up and hide his feelings. He tries to dodge and answer in a most unrevealing way and still she keeps questioning him till she gets to the crux of the matter. I just wish there are no more secrets between them any more. Maybe they can get there slowly. Also she must research about alcohol allergies, she is sitting there alone in the house all day. This is the first time you have shown the attraction that Khushi feels towards him in clear words.
Love the way they are 'communicating'. Not once has Arnav been allowed to lie to her or hide the truth from her. Not about his addiction to alcohol, he didn't even try to avoid that he still had nightmares and told her he would discuss it with her some day, he didn't even avoid telling her why he left and what he felt then. Can't wait for her interrogation on those pictures though, if you plan to write it.š
The morning scene was hilarious BTW. 2 minutes for survival training and 20 minutes for TV trainingš.
Does Khushi know the meaning of "Mi Amore" because if she doesn't then she definitely has to find out and if she does then she must 'interrogate' him about it. BTW which meaning of tesoro does he mean - treasure, honey, dear, darling, or all?
A few random quotes...
1. It's about communication. It's about honesty. It's about treating people in the organization as deserving to know the facts. You don't try to give them half the story. You don't try to hide the story. You treat them as - as true equals, and you communicate and you communicate and communicate.š
2. We are all deserving of love.
3. The worst feeling is when something is killing you inside, and you have to act like you don't care. (Arnav about Sujata)
4. Don't be too hard on yourself. You trusted someone that didn't deserve your trust and loved someone that didn't return your love. That doesn't make you stupid or weak. That makes you someone who believes in the goodness of people and has faith in humanity which are really good qualities. So, remember to love yourself, take care of yourself and know that the right person is looking for you. Really!
5. It really is ok for there to be times when you stop putting everyone else first, and just do what's best for you. (Khushi)
6. Flowers only bloom when they are ready. People are the same way. You cannot rush or force them open just because you think it's time. Be patient! (Khushi with Arnav)
7. One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won't let you be anything less. They see the potential of you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself the same way. If you're lucky enough to find this person, never let them go. (for Arnav)
8. Sometimes, you just need a break. In a beautiful place. Alone. To figure everything out. (Arshi)
9. One of the most beautiful thing is to see the person you love smiling. And even more beautiful is knowing that you're the reason behind it.
10. People aren't as beautiful as they look, as they walk or as they talk. They are only beautiful as they love, as they care and as they share.
11. Just because someone looks strong, doesn't mean nothing is wrong. Even the strongest person needs a friend to rely on, and a shoulder to cry on.
12. Weak people talk and don't act. Strong people act and keep quiet.
13. A Woman's Heart. One of the most beautiful things in the world is a woman's heart. It is fragile yet strong. Delicate yet resilient. When a woman gives you her heart, she gives her most prized possession. If you love, nurture, cherish, and protect it, she'll give you the world.
14. The best thing about loving and being hurt is that you get to know what true love really is. For as gold is tested in fire, and so will love be perfected in pain.
15. Life is so ironic. It takes sadness to know happiness, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence.
16. Don't give up on the people you love. Your patience and faithfulness may be exactly what they need to make a complete turnaround.
17. The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.
18. Strong women don't play victim, don't make themselves look pitiful, & don't point fingers. They stand & they deal.
19. Sometimes, it's not that people change... it's that you finally see them for who they truly are.
20. Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.
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