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After a couple of miles of running, just as I am passing one of my favorite fountains in the park, I collide into someone. I immediately close my eyes ready for the impact onto the concrete floor, but I feel two strong hands holding me up.

As I open my eyes, I can't believe who it is.

"Khushi, tum theek ho? " Arnav says, concerned.

"Umm, yes...I am fine."

Is it really him or am I imagining him? Could I be dreaming?

We both stand there looking at each other, while he has his arm wrapped around my waist. Suddenly my knees feel weak and I have goose bumps.

As I realize where we are, I cough awkwardly to draw his attention to the position we are both in. He lets go of me slowly, not taking his eyes off of me in the process.

"Are you okay, did you get hurt anywhere?"

"Oh yeah! I'm perfectly fine, after almost being knocked down by a guy who is bigger than me. What if I fell down and got hurt?" I say sarcastically, remembering I am annoyed with him at the moment but that quickly changes when I get a good look at him.

Oh my... Arnav looks sexy. His stubble is darker and his hair is tousled with a few strands on his forehead. He is wearing a grey sleeveless fitted work out shirt with black shorts and black running shoes.

"I am so sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I was slightly distracted, but it seems like the distraction is right here." He mumbles the last few words. "And, Khushi, I would never let you fall as long as I am around. That's a promise."

That makes me look up at him and I can see that he means it.

Do I want him to be around?