ArShi TS: It Was You All Along (Last Part - Pg 54) *COMPLETED* - Page 14

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Hello dear readers, hope you all doing fine ... 😳

First of all i am sorry that i could not post the update yesterday as i got free from office work near 12 and i tried my best to finish it but i couldnt ... also i was little emotionally disturbed, as my little brother is going to another city for job and i am just too much attach to him ... so i was quite sentimental over the matter yesterday.

I am over whelmed with all your response to this TS, honestly i was not expecting that you guys will like this soo much that i will be receiving scraps and PMs to update this TS soon.

I am very happy to see my work getting appreciated.

Some readers want me to make this into a SS ... but i cannot ... as what i wanted to show will be done in 3 parts ... but still for those readers who wanted to see more of Arshi moment ... i have divided the last part into A & B ...

Caution ... it is long ... 18 pages on word ... haven't planned for it to be this long but as i am already late so i make it a looong one. 😉

i hope you guys enjoy this part ... 😳

ArShi TS: It Was You All Along - Part - 3(A)

A/N: Characters' thoughts in ITALIC ... (Its Proof-read Now)

Khushi wiped her tears as she folded Lavanya's letter. Those were the beautiful memories, except for the last one. Her friendship with Arnav was the best thing happened to her. It was not easy for her to become his friend. He was very reserved and very practical in almost everything, where as she was chirpy and enjoy every little thing in her life. But still there was something between them, which connected them and still being very different from each other they had become best friends.

But Arnav was not only her best friend, he was her first love too ... her first and only love.

She still remembers those moments of her DHAK DHAK, which surface due to close proximity of Arnav. She was reluctant to express her feelings openly, the fear of rejection ... what if he doesn't love her, what if he like someone else? She cannot jeopardize her friendship with him, it was too important for her. But at the same time she was having difficulty to hide her feelings for him.

So she opted for different approach, and become his secret admirer, Muskaan. But again she got disheartened with his response to it.

According to him it was just stupid teenage thing, which only distracts you from your life goals. He did not want to get involved in such things at that point of life ... he wanted his focus on studies and to achieve big in his life. For that he was already doing part time job in his Mama's company along with his studies ... so that he could gain some experience before stepping into professional life.

So after some months she stopped sending him chits, roses etc. And thought to tell him about being Muskaan and about her love for him. But then she had to go to Mumbai and then the accident happened. As Lavanya came over, her focus shifted to her, to make her come out of her grief of losing her parents ... and Arnav helped too.

She noticed Arnav's and Lavanya's growing friendship, she was in doubt if Arnav have develop feelings for her cousin. Because many times Arnav have praised Lavanya's intelligence, beauty and practical approach towards life. Khushi too notice that Lavanya had similar likes and thinking like Arnav and painfully can't help but admit that they both look good together ... as other classmate will also compliment their Jodi whenever they took part in some competition or extracurricular activity. Lavanya was in Arnav's class as she chooses the same course program as Arnav and Khushi was in different program of Fashion designing.

Khushi indirectly asked Arnav if he likes Lavanya in other sense or not but he will only give the same answer that he like her as a friend. So wanted to know more Khushi started to send him chits, roses etc again as being Muskaan. She was ecstatic to know when Arnav share with her that he want to talk to Muskaan too ... and found a way of talking through chits ... but then again she was losing hope as Arnav would reply in his practical language making Muskaan understand that he respected her feelings but she should not do this and focus on her study and career more.

Thinking it the only way Khushi finally decided to tell Arnav that she loves her. At annual party night she searched for Arnav ... her heart was thudding and she was feeling anxious thinking what will Arnav say ... she went to the garden ... that's when she saw the scene which broke her young heart.

Arnav was kneeling in front of Lavanya holding out the rose and Lavanya had the brightest smile on her face ... she saw Lavanya taking the rose from Arnav and Arnav stood up and place a peck on Lavanya's cheek. She takes a step backward and then run away ... not knowing where her feet were taking her. Then she bump into NK and broke down in his arms ... telling him how much she loves Arnav but he doesn't love her back. After few minutes when somehow she calm down she asked NK to drop her home.

Over the next 2 weeks, Khushi didn't meet Arnav ... as their college was already over ... only the graduation left. She was expecting from Arnav to call her or message her ... but he didn't. She broke down more ... thinking that Arnav must be spending time with Lavanya as she too will be out every day. So to divert her mind she would to go to Library or roam around the city.

What she didn't know that Arnav was expecting the same from her, and thinking that she was spending time with NK.

When Lavanya came to her to talk about Arnav that why aren't she talking to him, she didn't tell her the real reason but instead asked the question which was going on her mind and when Lavanya told her that she loves Arnav. Khushi heart lurched. Trying hard to mask her pain she congratulated Lavanya and went out of the room to get some fresh air.

While sitting in the park she thought about things, Arnav not reciprocating to Muskaan and his thoughts about love and then the scene of Arnav proposing to Lavanya ... she concluded that Arnav really love Lavanya as besides his practical thinking about love he falls in love with Lavanya. May be she isn't for him ... as she is very different from him. And then Lavanya too loves him.

Lavanya deserve every happiness, she had seen Lavanya that much happy for the first time after her parents died ... and she cannot snatch that happiness from her ... not after when she had already snatch her parents from her.

On the day of accident they planned for an outing and movie, Khushi was not feeling well so she slept in noon, when she woke up she found out that her cousins had went for outing ... her father, mother were out too. So she asked her Chacha to drop her to the venue. It was raining outside so Chachi told her to wait for some time or go another time ... but Khushi got stubborn and insisted both of them to take her out. Her Chacha agree on her pleading and decided to drop her ... her Chachi didn't want them to go in this weather, being worried she went along with them. On turning the road, a truck, who loose balance due to wet road got smash into the front of the car, resulting in her Chacha and Chachi death. Khushi blamed herself for their death. Only if she hadn't insisted her Chacha that day ... only if she accepted what Chachi told her to do ... they would be alive today and Lavanya won't be an orphan.

So Khushi decided to talk to Arnav, she will be his friend and not come in between Lavanya and Arnav.

It was their graduation party day; Khushi was sitting in one of the bench in lawn, waiting for Arnav to come. After few minutes NK joined her, and told her that he will be going to Bangalore, as his father who owned a renowned fashion house, opened a new branch in Bangalore and wanted his son to handle it. Khushi was happy for her friend and got shocked and elated when NK offer her to join him as his company would need a head designer. It was a big opportunity for her. Khushi was about to answer when she got yanked up by an angry Arnav.

Here she was thinking to talk to Arnav but got hurt hearing those harsh words from his mouth. She could not understand why he was angry with her ... and as their fight went on ... Khushi realize if she stay here ... she would become hurdle between Arnav and Lavanya so she lie to him that She will be happy with NK and hurt him in return.

After a week Khushi decided to go to Bangalore, she had a hard time convincing her parents but after some days she got succeeded in persuading them that this is a great opportunity for her career ... so after another week she finally left ... left her friend ... her only love behind.

She was not angry on Lavanya for hiding the truth, she herself given Arnav the impression that she liked NK and will be happy with him ... and beside she also didn't want the truth to come out in front of Arnav. What was the use when Arnav had already fallen in love with Lavanya.

She took the decision which she thought will be right at that moment ... but later when she went to Bangalore ... she started to miss Arnav ... many times she thought to call him but couldn't gather the courage. Lavanya did call her few times, asking her the reason of her sudden departure to other city, asking her to come back as Arnav misses her, he won't say but Lavanya knew that he does as he was more angry and aloof now. Khushi heart lurched for her friend but she wasn't sure what to do ... she didn't tell Lavanya the reason ... giving same answer that she is busy in her job. There were many night when she would cry and long for Arnav but then she would held herself together thinking that Arnav would be happy with Lavanya. NK had also seen her misery and asked her to go back ... after few months NK persuade her to go back to Delhi to meet Arnav. But just then she received the news from her mother that Lavanya and Arnav are getting married ... now she doesn't have any reason to go back ... she prayed for their happy life.

The months passed and she made herself busy in her job but she couldn't make new friends as she couldn't give the place of Arnav to someone else ... he will be her only best friend.

Then she got to know that Lavanya is expecting ... she was so happy for her friends ... after few months Lavanya asked her to come back but Khushi denied ... she could not face Arnav ... she was worried of his reaction. Many times Lavanya had asked her to come back ... to sort out the matter with Arnav ... as he was suffering too. But Khushi could not ... then when her mother told her about Lavanya's problemed Pregnancy and that she might not make it ... Khushi decided to go and meet her sister ... she couldn't take the news of Lavanya not making it.

She came back from her thoughts by ringing voice of her cell phone. It was NK, she picked the call and went to cupboard.

"Khushi what the hell is that? How can you resigned at this point?", came NK's angry voice.

Khushi sighed as she crouch down on floor, "NK, I am sorry but I cannot continue my job", said Khushi putting Lavanya's letter carefully among her things, into the lower portion of cupboard.

"But why? What happened? You mention about some personal problem ... what is it? Are Uncle, Aunty alright?", asked NK worriedly.

"They are fine NK, just sad about Lavanya ... they need me here", replied Khushi as she move back to bed.

"Ok I understand that ... take some days off but don't resign ok ... we have a fashion show after a month yaar", said NK.

"NK I know ... and I am very sorry but I can't continue", said Khushi apologetically.

"But why ... thats what I am asking. Ok if you are worried about Uncle, Aunty ... I will talk to them ok ... I am sure they will understand ... I know they won't have any problem ... you just take some more days off ... be with them ... and ..", NK was saying when Khushi cut him.

"NK I am married now", said Khushi.

There was a pause of few second on the other end and then came NK's shocked voice, "You are what?"

"Married ... Um ..mm.. to Arnav ... yesterday", said Khushi.

"WHAT? WHEN ... HOW ... WHY?", came NK's loud shocked voice.

Khushi had only told NK about Lavanya's death and that she had to be with her parents and ask for a month leave. She didn't tell him about Lavanya's promise as she was not sure that If Arnav will agree to marry her or not. Now that they are married ... she cannot go back to Bangalore.

Khushi told him about the promise and how she got married to Arnav and for what reason.

"Well that's just too much to digest now", said NK. "Yeah I know", replied Khushi.

Just then the Arnav enter into the room ... he stopped seeing Khushi sitting on the bed. They both look at each other for some seconds ... then Arnav avert his eyes and place his laptop bag on recliner and took his coat off.

Khushi was watching him taking his coat off when NK's worried voice came, "But yaar how will I find a new designer at this time ... and the one which should match your talent".

"NK I had already made few designs ... you can use them and for the rest I will see if I can find anyone", said Khushi and saw Arnav hands stopped on his waist coat buttons.

"But can't you came here for few days and finish the work", asked NK hopefully.

"No NK I can't, Muskaan needs me here, I can't leave them", said Khushi and look at Arnav who also looked at her when she said "them" instead of "her" ... silently telling that she meant about him too.

"yeah I know ... sorry I asked. I was worried for the show. I shouldn't be ... all this so sudden and ...", NK did not know what he should say more.

"its ok NK ... I understand ... I will see what can I do about it ok", said Khushi and NK agreed.

Just then the little Muskaan woke up and made a crying sound.

"Ok NK I have to go now Muskaan is awake", said Khushi and bid goodbye to him.

Arnav took his clothes and went to bathroom; banging the door shut. Khushi flinched and shook her head ... his anger was the same. She took Muskaan and went out of room.

Arnav could not concentrate on work today; his thoughts were going back to their happy times of friendship and their fight and then how Khushi came in his life again ... he decided to take early leave. He was angry listening to Khushi talk to NK, he was asking her to come back ... don't know why his heart didn't want her to go anywhere. There was a flicker of little hope when Khushi said "she can't leave them". But it was just too soon to build hopes again.

When he came out of bathroom, Khushi wasn't in the room ... he went out looking for her and found her in guest room, feeding Muskaan ... he turn back and went to his room.

When Khushi came back to room with Muskaan, she saw Arnav sitting on bed with his back to headboard, and rubbing his temple. Khushi came up to him and place Muskaan in his lap ... he was startled at first but then smile seeing Muskaan who was making baby sounds.

Khushi move back and smile seeing the smile on his face. She took her cell and went to the kitchen to make coffee for him ... she knew his liking towards black coffee and that it will sooth his headache.

While making coffee she called her other friend, who was her neighbor in Bangalore, "Hey Riya ... how are you doing?".

"I am fine Khushi ... how are you and Uncle, Aunty and when are you coming back?", asked Riya hurriedly.

"Everyone is fine here Riya and I am not coming back", said Khushi and tell her about her marriage to Arnav. Riya was angry at first of not being invited but later was sad hearing about the baby.

"Riya I will send you my apartment keys, will you be able to pack my things and send them here?", asked Khushi. When she came to Dehli, she only bought few clothes and necessary things. Her other stuff was still in her apartment there.

"Yeah I will ... but it will take time", said Riya.

"Yeah I know ... its ok ... but do one thing ... there will be green folder on my study table ... give that to NK. I will inform him ... he will collect it from you", said Khushi.

"Ok dear no worries", said Riya.

"Thanks dear for helping", said Khushi. "Stop it now ... what are friends for haan .. you take care ok", said Riya and Khushi cut the call biding goodbye.

Khushi went up with coffee mug, she watch in awe, seeing Arnav playing with Muskaan. It was a pleasant sight. She came near the bed, placed the mug on coffee table. Arnav raise his eyebrow seeing the cup. Khushi went around the bed to the other side and hop on ... she takes Muskaan from Arnav and place her on bed.

"Coffee ...(Khushi pointed to the mug) it will help you with your headache", said Khushi and lean down to play with Muskaan.

Arnav was astonish to hear this, how did she knew that he was having headache? He picked the mug and take a sip ... it was good. He drink coffee while watching Khushi playing with Muskaan. He got lost in her smile and baby coos which she was making to make Muskaan smile.

It was the first time that he was watching Khushi up close and without any disturbance. She was the same ... same cute pout ... same big hazel eyes ... her hair got a bit longer and she was more slim than before. She was wearing a simple yellow salwar suit ... his eyes did linger on her curves for a second but then he averted it, cursing himself not to think about her in that way. The only difference in her appearance was the addition of sindoor, mangulsutra and red, white bangles in her hand ... which jingle when she move her hands. And with that addition she was looking more beautiful.

Sensing his gaze, Khushi turn to him and Arnav quickly avert his eyes.

"Is your head still paining?", asked Khushi.

Arnav shakes his head slightly, "No ... coffee helped", he said putting the mug on side table ... his coffee was long finished.

-------------- Next day @ breakfast

"Chottey what happened to your neck?", asked Nani who saw Arnav rubbing the back of his neck.

"Nothing Nani ... Just paining a bit", replied Arnav.

"Why? Didn't you sleep well last night?", asked Nani and Khushi who was sitting beside Arnav, fidgeted in her seat. She knew why Arnav having a pain in neck ... he had sleep on recliner again last night.

"Its not that ... it will be fine", said Arnav

"Hm ... Khushi bitya ... change his pillow ... give him a more soft one", said Nani and Khushi just nodded her head.

Arnav left for office after breakfast and Khushi went up to see if Muskaan has awaken.

--------------- After few hours.

"Naniji, can you please look after Muskaan? I have to go out for some work ... I will be back in an hour", said Khushi who came to Nani's room holding sleeping Muskaan.

"Yeah sure Bitya ... give her here", said Nani and take Muskaan from Khushi and place her on bed.

Khushi making sure that Nani will be alright with Muskaan, went out. She head towards the post office, as she had to send her apartment keys to Riya.

Arnav angrily strode inside the house; he had forgotten an important file. His mind diverted when Nani asked about his neck and he knew Khushi will argue with him on this as last night too she asked him to sleep on bed otherwise he will sprain his neck ... and it happen. So in hurry he forgot to take the file. He hurriedly strode upstairs and went to his room, it was empty. He looks around for Khushi ... but she wasn't at poolside either. Getting the file he went down. That's when he heard faint crying sound. Recognizing it of Muskaan, he went in the direction of Nani'sroom.

"MUSKAAN", he yelled when he saw the baby near bed edge and if she moved, she might probably will fell down. He hurriedly went in and pick her up ... near his chest ... his heart thudding loudly with fear.

"Shhshh ... baby ... papa is here", Arnav cooed to Muskaan to make her stop crying. He went out and angrily shouted for Khushi.

Khushi move with hurried steps towards the front door, she was late. She didn't realize that the time was of School off time and she got stuck in traffic, she was worried about Muskaan ... that she would be awake and might probably be howling due to hunger. When she went in, she hears her name being called out loudly.

"Where the hell were you?", yelled Arnav seeing Khushi coming in the living room.

"I ... I went ...out .. for some work .. I ..", Khushi got worried seeing him angry and holding crying Muskaan. She extended her arms to take Muskaan but Arnav move back.

"And you left Muskaan on her own?", said Arnav in a loud voice.

"No ... Arnav .. that's not ...", Khushi tried to explain but Arnav cut her.

"When you can't take care of the baby then why took the responsibility? I know you don't care for her as she is not your own daughter ... haan ... she live or die what do you care haan. You wanted to become her mother right? Then mothers don't leave their child to die", yelled Arnav.

Khushi had tears in her eyes, listening to the harsh words, never in her dream will she think about hurting the baby ... Muskaan is just too much precious to her.

"Do you know if I didn't come on time, she would have fallen down. How irresponsible you are? You only care for your own needs ... you", Arnav would have continue if not for Nani who just came there and stopped him.

"Bus Chottey ... how can you say that to Khushi bitya?", said Nani in stern voice.

"Nani you don't know ... she ...", Arnav was about to say when Nani cut him again, "If you want to yell then yell at me ... as it was my mistake that I left Muskaan bitya alone and to take the phone call. Khushi bitya asked me look after Muskaan while she was away ... and she is not careless, she had called me twice asking about Muskaan", Nani finished angrily.

Arnav didn't know what to say now, just then Muskaan cried loudly.

"Give Muskaan to Khushi Bitya ... she needs her more than you", said Nani.

Khushi move up to Arnav and extends her hand. Arnav place Muskaan in her arms and angrily strode towards the front door and went out.

"Go Khushi Bitya ... Muskaan is hungry", said Nani tapping her cheek. Khushi nodded and went up.

Khushi sit on the bed with Muskaan in her lap and slid her kurti down, Muskaan latch her mouth to Khushi's breast and started to have her feed. Khushi lovingly kissed her forehead and caresses her cheeks and tiny hair.

"I am sorry baby, I made you cry na ... you were hungry and I was not here. I am very bad ... please forgive me ... but you know I promise ... I will never ever leave you alone ... what if something happened to you haan ... I would never forgive myself ... you are my pyara bachna na... I so sorry my jaan", said Khushi as tears roll down her cheek. She was not her real mother ... true ... but she loved Muskaan like her own daughter and it really hurt her when Arnav said all those things to her.

Arnav was standing at the door, he was astonish to realize a single tear drop flowing on his cheek, he quickly wipe it and giving a last look to Khushi turn away and went out of house. He had come back to take the file which he left in Nani's room. Nani scolded him for saying all those things to Khushi and asked him to apologies to her.

He didn't know if he should feel happy that Khushi loved her daughter or feel angry that he had misunderstand her and said all those things to her. But one thing he knew, he can never see tears in her eyes ... like always ... it hurt him the same way like they use to whenever she cry in the past and he use to do everything in his might to bring smile on her face. And today too, somewhere is his heart he wanted to bring that smile on her face ... but couldn't.

-------------- Later that night ...

Arnav was sitting at the pool side working on laptop when he felt Khushi's presence ... he look up and found her standing on his left side ... fidgeting with her fingers. He knew in that instance that she was nervous and was hesitating to say what she wanted to ... it was her old habbit, fidgeting with her fingers whenever she gets nervous. He still remembers it.

"um .. m Arnav ... I ... I know you are not happy with this marriage and you had to do it only because of Muskaan. I ... I will try my best that you don't feel irritated because of me", said Khushi and look up at Arnav who had his gaze fixed on laptop screen. But she knew that he was listening to her.

"I am sorry that I left Muskaan when she is my responsibility ... and I assure you that it will never happen again in future. I know I am not her real mother but please trust me that I would never ever hurt her in any sense ... I love her very much", said Khushi.

Arnav look up at her, who was looking at him with hopeful eyes ... Arnav just nods his head at her. Khushi smile a little and then went inside.

And at that moment Arnav felt something was missing ... he does not have the ice-cream cup in his hand ... like all the time in past whenever Khushi said sorry to her. He felt little dejected.

That moment, Arnav's heart yearns for those happy times to come back.

Very late into the night when he came inside he was astonish to see Khushi sleeping on the recliner. He looked at the bed and saw Muskaan sleeping on left side, little into the middle with pillows all around her. He knew why she did that, so that he won't sleep on recliner and don't get more neck pain. He went to bed with a slight smile on his face.

-------------- Next morning ...

"Why did you sleep on recliner last night?", Arnav asked the question which was going in his mind since last night.

Khushi who just came out of the bathroom, wasn't surprise with the question, "If I had asked you to sleep on the bed you would have denied that straight away ... so I didn't have any option other than that ... i didn't want you to have neck pain", said Khushi simply.

Arnav's heart jump a little with the thought that she still cares for him, "You don't have to do it", he replied while knotting his tie.

"Then you have to sleep on bed", said Khushi folding her arms over chest ... she looked cute to Arnav that moment. Arnav raise his brow at her sentence and saw the determine look in her eyes like she was saying that she will do it again if Arnav keep being stubborn.

"Fine ...", said Arnav and picked his laptop bag, he went to bed and kiss Muskaan on her forehead and left the room. Khushi smile and went to Muskaan and pick her in arms.

"See baby, your papa did not fight with me", said Khushi in baby voice nuzzling her nose with Muskaan. And went down for breakfast, with a hope in her heart to get her friend back.

------------- 3 weeks later ...

"Arnav we have to take Muskaan to hospital", said Khushi while putting away Muskaan clothes which she had just changed.

"Hospital? Why?", said Arnav a bit worried, "Is Muskaan alright?", saying that he went to bed and pick Muskaan up, checking her forehead for fever.

"She is fine", said Khushi taking Muskaan from him, "She is 2 months old now".

"So?", said Arnav as he wear his coat.

"So its time for her vaccine shot", said Khushi while playing with Muskaan's tiny hand.

"Vaccine shot? Didn't she have it on her birth? Then why again?", asked Arnav as he combed his hair.

"Arnav there are different vaccine shots for every different disease, they can't give them all in one go, babies have vaccine shot after every 2 months till they get 2 years old", said Khushi.

Arnav turn to her raising his brow as if asking the question how she knew that.

"I am in touch with the doctor, she had given me yearly schedule for Muskaan's vaccine shots ... she needs one now", said Khushi coming near to Arnav.

"I already asked Di to come with me but she said me to tell you its your responsibility so you should do it". And seeing Arnav's stern look she continued, "I promise I didn't say anything, its Di's words ... you can ask her".

Arnav bend down and kiss Muskaan's forehead, doing that his hairs brushed against Khushi's cheek, who gasped a little with the contact. Arnav looked at her leaning back and Khushi took a quick step behind. He was surprise to see a little pink color rising on her cheeks. He smile inwardly and move towards the door, "Be ready I will be here in after noon", saying that he went out.

Khushi smile hearing that and touch her cheek where his hair had brushed against ... she couldn't help but blush a little at that thought of him being close to her.

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Khushi clutched Arnav's left arm, when she sees the doctor taking Muskaan's pamper a bit down to inject her. And just as Muskaan cried out loud, Khushi gasped and hid her head behind Arnav's shoulder, still clutching his left arm tightly. Arnav was startled at first when Khushi grabbed his arm but then he realizes that Khushi is scared to see Muskaan getting the injection.

"Its done", said the doctor and Khushi immediately rush to take Muskaan in her arms.

"Shhshh baby ... mama got you .. its ok .. its ok ... mama is here now", said Khushi in baby voice swaying Muskaan in her arms, making her quite down.

Arnav was astonish to see the love Khushi had for Muskaan, her eyes were moist. By looking at her now, no one can say that she is not her real mother.

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"Dammit", Arnav cursed while hitting the steering wheel.

"What happened?", Why aren't we moving?", asked Khushi with worried voice as she looked around, cars stopping on both side ... they were in the middle lane.

"Traffic Jam", replied Arnav as he moves out of car to see ahead. Long ahead there were 2, 3 vans got sucked at the signal; probably someone tried to go pass the red light. While going to hospital they haven't realized that on returning it will be a rush hour - school off time.

"Oh no...", said Khushi as she sway Muskaan, who was getting cranky and making crying sound.

"Is there any place where we can go?", said Khushi as she looked around, few men had come out of their vehicle as well to see whats happening.

"Khushi look around, we are on main road and in middle of traffic", said Arnav sarcastically, "We can't move and where we will go leaving the car in middle of all this."

"I .. I know ... but Muskaan is hungry ... I um ... need to feed her", said Khushi looking down at Muskaan.

Arnav looked at Muskaan, and soon she started to cry more, Khushi looked around and then at Arnav helplessly. Arnav didn't knew what to do.

After few seconds, Khushi takes off her duppatta and tried to open her zip, she cursed herself mentally that why she isn't wearing Sari, it would be much easy for her then.

"What are you doing?", asked Arnav and understood when Khushi gesture towards Muskaan.

"Are you mad? There are men standing around", said Arnav gritting his teeth.

"But Muskaan is hungry, she will have stomach pain if she didn't have milk soon", said Khushi worriedly.

"Dammit", said Arnav hitting the steering wheel again, he looked around in the car.

"Ok wait", said Arnav and move out of the car. He got behind and got window shades, Luckily there was a screener for back windscreen as well. Arnav put the screener, and shade on the back windows and then come ahead, he put shades on Khushi's side of window and his as well. Then he took off his coat and put its one hand in the handle above the window on Khushi's side and the sprawl it on front windscreen, opposite to Khushi and knot the other end of coat's hand around rare view mirror ... now only the portion ahead of steering wheel was visible.

Arnav looked around once to see that every window is cover, then he gestures Khushi to go ahead.

Khushi was fumbling with her kurti zip, seeing that Arnav gesture her to stop then, gulping down he started opening her kurti zip. Khushi took a sharp breath in, feeling his fingers. Arnav looked the other side and open her zip in one go. Khushi pull her kurti and bra from left side and then pull her duppatta on Muskaan's face but Muskaan move it away, she was moving her hands too much and Khushi was having difficulty in covering her left breast properly. Muskaan was quiet and now having her feed. Khushi's cheeks were getting red, as it was the first time that she was feeding Muksaan around Arnav.

In these 3 weeks Arnav was never present there whenever Khushi feed Muskaan ...either he went out of room or Khushi. Even in nights when Muskaan wake them up with her crying.. Khushi would take her to other room to feed her .

And now sitting in the car with Khushi next to her, feeding his daughter ... he couldn't help his gaze which will go on her direction every now and then. The slight sucking sound his daughter was making, wasn't helping him either. He was astonished to see the glow on Khushi's face ... which is usually a sign of mother hood. And he couldn't help but admit that Khushi looked more beautiful with that.

Khushi knew that he is looking at her every now and then, and she behaved like she didn't notice. But her heart was thudding and she was feeling very shy at the moment ... but she couldn't help the situation.

Traffic started to move ahead and that shifted Arnav's focus to the road ahead ... after few minutes Muskaan was done. Arnav saw with quick turn that Khushi was trying to adjust her kurti.

"Wait ...", said Arnav and stop the car at corner of road, and took Muskaan from her. Khushi quickly adjusted her kurti and Arnav handed Muskaan back to her.

"Thanks", said Khushi in a low tone and Arnav just nodded his head. Rest of the journey was in complete silence.

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When they enter the house, they were surprise to hear the sound of loud chatter and move towards the living.

"Arey here comes Khushi Bitya", said Nani as she got up from the sofa, "I will ask Hari Prakash to make something to eat", saying that she went towards the kitchen.

"Khushi ...", came an excited voice and Khushi was startled to see NK.

"NK ... what are you doing here?", said Khushi with a smile as NK came up to her and give her a side hug.

Arnav who was few feet behind Khushi, burned seeing NK hugging Khushi.

"Well I brought your stuff and was also missing you so I am here", said NK gesturing towards the two suit cases and few boxes.

"Oh thanks NK but you didn't have to", said Khushi

"Oh its nothing", said NK waving his hand, "Is she Muskaan?", asked NK gesturing towards the baby. Khushi nodded her head.

"Can I take her?", asked NK ... Khushi was about to extend her hand when a curt NO came from behind.

"Muskaan's tired", said Arnav and take Muskaan from Khushi.

"Oh hey Arnav ... how are you?", asked NK and extended his hand for a shake.

"I will put her to sleep", said Arnav and move towards the stair. Khushi felt bad seeing Arnav ignoring NK. She looks apologetically at NK who shrugs his shoulder in return. They both got seated on the sofa ...now its just the two of them, as Mamaji was still in office, Mami had gone out and Akash had already left back to Sydney after Khushi-Arnav marriage.

"Whats up with him? Is he still angry?", asked NK, as Khushi had told him of her fight with Arnav that happened 2 years ago and NK knows well how much Khushi had missed Arnav in these 2 years ... he knows most of the things expects Khushi being Muskaan.

"Hmm I guess, he was not ready for the marriage but agree due to Muskaan", said Khushi.

"Hmm ... I thought you will happy, now finally you are with Arnav", said NK.

"Yeah ... but not like this", said Khushi and her eyes went upstairs.

"Don't worry everything will be fine ... just give him some time and you too", said NK and then asked the main question, "Did you tell him that you love him?".

Khushi shakes her head in a No, "there are so many things to be sort out first NK, if I tell him that then I also have to tell him that I lied to him back then about us ... and I think its not right time to tell him all those things now ... when it's just been 3 weeks ... we hardly talk ... I first need him to get comfortable around me then I will tell him".

"hmm ok ... and what have you thought about your job?", asked NK.

"NK I told you I can't .. I", Khushi was saying when NK cut her, "I know you can't come back Khushi but you can work from home don't you".

"Work from home?", asked Khushi

"Yeah ... listen you can make designs here and when completed you can scan them and email them to me", said NK.

"But NK its not that simple, I have to see for what kind of fabrics will use for the clothes and there are many other things", said Khushi.

"I will see about the other things ... you just make the design. You can take your time as I have postpone the show for another month. You were the main designer for this show yaar ... please please ... do it for me na", said Nk in pleading tone.

"Nk please try to understand ... I have to look after Muskaan and other things at home", said Khushi.

"Its ok Khushi bitya ... you don't have to worry about house hold", said Nani who come there and listen the last bit of conversation.

"But Nani ...", Khushi was saying when Nani cut her, "NK beta told me how a brilliant designer you are ... and its matter of few days dear ... you just see to Muskaan and can do work in free time ... and I will take care of the house work ... its no problem", said Nani assuringly.

"Ok ... but I have to ask Arnav", said Khushi.

"I am sure he won't have any problem when I said you can do it", said Nani with a smile.

"Oh wow thanks Naniji ... you are life saver" , said NK as he held her hand and give a big smile.

Nani laugh a little at that, "Its ok beta..". Just then Hari Prakash came there and said the lunch is ready.

NK wanted to leave but Nani stopped him for lunch, Khushi went upstairs to call Arnav.

"Dammit", Arnav cursed as he shut the laptop, he was not able to concentrate on work. Whenever he tried to type something, his mind conjures up images of Khushi hugging NK and then NK hugging Khushi. He didn't know why he was feeling so much disturb due to NK's presence.

May be because Khushi choose NK over him, his mind said.

But Khushi said she was not in relation with him, his heart said.

But then what was that which Khushi had said 2 years ago and then she also left to Bangalore to join NK's company. His thought process broke when he saw Khushi standing near him, he look up at her angrily and stood up.

"Lunch is ready, Nani is calling you down", said Khushi.

"I am not coming ... go and have lunch with your lover boy", mocked Arnav and stood up.

"Arnav please ... I told you that its nothing like that", said Khushi.

"Go and make fool out of someone else ... I still remember your words ... "I know I will be happy with him" ... then what happened Khushi ... why didn't you two got married haan?", said Arnav as he grabbed her arms, "you was so sure that you will be happy with him as he was more well settled than me ... then why you got married to me ... because now I am more settled?".

"Arnav I already told you I am not in relation with him, never was", said Khushi as her eyes got moist.

"Then what the hell was that what you told me 2 years go ... why did you went to Banaglore then?", yelled Arnav jerking Khushi.

A tear roll down her cheek ... she could see that Arnav was still hurting because of that. How will she tell him the truth?

"What happened? Don't have anything to say?", mocked Arnav. "You cannot deny the truth Khushi, that you prefer him over me ... your best friend".

Khushi shakes her head, "I went to Bangalore for job Arnav, you always said to never sacrifice your goals and it was a good opportunity for me".

"If you went there for job only then why didn't you ever call me ... you didn't even come to meet me when Lavanya use to call you ... haan tell me?", said Arnav.

"And why didn't you ever call me? Lavanya was not my best friend ... you were ... why didn't you came to meet me?", Khushi retorted back.

"I did ...", yelled Arnav. Before Khushi could say something ... someone else called Khushi's name.

Both Arnav and Khushi move apart, NK was standing at the door.

"Khushi ... oh um sorry to disturb you but I need to use washroom", said NK looking at Khushi who quickly wipe her tear.

"Yeah one second", Khushi came out and take NK to the guest room.

"Khushi are you ok? I heard Arnav ... and", NK was saying when Khushi cut him.

"I am fine NK ... please let it be ... I will handle it", said Khushi and NK nodded his head.

"So NK beta are you going back to Banaglore or staying here?", asked Nani.

"I will be staying here Naniji for few more days, I have some friends and relatives here ... I am planning to meet them all", replied NK with a smile.

"Ok beta do come here too before leaving", said Nani.

"yeah sure Naniji, beside I have some things to discuss with Khushi as well about the show", said NK.

"What show?", Arnav couldn't help but ask. NK and Khushi both look at each other. Seeing their hesitation, Nani spoke.

"Khushi bitya was working on some designs for the fashion show but she had to come here, and now Khushi bitya cannot go back to Bangalore so she will work here from home. I have given her permission to do so", said Nani looking at Arnav sternly, silently telling him that he cannot do anything about it.

Arnav gave a glare to Khushi and started eating his lunch quickly. Khushi knew that Arnav is angry.

Just then Arnav choked on a morsel, Khushi who was sitting beside him, extended water glass but Arnav push it away.

"I am done", saying that Arnav went towards stairs ... Nani shakes her head and Khushi felt dejected.

After bidding goodbye to NK, Khushi went up and saw Arnav sitting on the bed, playing with Muskaan.

"She is awake", said Khushi and came to bed.

"If you get free from your special friend then you will think about others", mock Arnav playing with Muskaan.

Khushi sighed and sit down on bed on the other side, if only it was easy for her to tell him the truth. She knew the matter will get worse, she wanted them to be at peace first then she will tell him the truth.

In last 3 weeks, they haven't come close but neither did they move away ... a silent understanding was built between them. They mostly talk about things related to Muskaan. The good thing was they had stopped arguing on every little thing. Khushi will prepare his clothes for office and he would wear it without any protest ... in the evening she will make coffee for him, and he drinks it while playing with Muskaan. In night he would sleep in the bed with Muskaan in between them. When Muskaan wakes up in night due to hunger, Arnav too wakes up ... when Khushi was done feeding her ... sometimes he tries to make her sleep giving Khushi time to relax herself.

And now it's like they are back to square one.

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--------------- 1 week later ...

"Arey Di, how are you?", Khushi greeted Anjali who just came into her room.

"I am fine ... how are you?", said Anjali as she hug Khushi.

"Good ... where is Adi?", asked Khushi as she looked at the door.

"Oh he is fighting with his papa for chocolates ... tell me how my princess is doing?", said Anjali and went to bed and pick Muskaan in her arms and cooed to her, Muskaan smile and made baby sounds.

Few minutes later Adi came in the room, "Mami ... Mamii ...", and hug Khushi's leg.

Khushi crouch down on floor and ruffle his hair, "How is my champ?".

"Good ... see I got chocolates", said Adi as he shows 2 kitkats in his hand.

"Adi ... don't eat both in one time ... understand?", said Anjali little bit sternly.

"Ok mom", said Adi and hop on the bed. "I want to play with the baby".

"Ok .. but don't irritate her much ok", said Anjali and put Muskaan on bed. Adi picked up a toy and started to play with Muskaan.

"So Khushi ... have you done preparations for tomorrow?", asked Anjali.

"Preparations? For what Di?", asked Khushi confused.

"Arey bhudu ... didn't you know tomorrow is Karvachauth", said Anjali, "I know you don't know much about it that's why I came here. I will teach you all the things for tomorrow and beside I will be staying here for my Karvachauth too, so you can do all the stuff with me".

"Karvachauth? ... vrat?" murmur Khushi as she gulped. She had never fasted before. She couldn't ... as once when she tried to ... she fainted and doctor told her that her stomach is weak and she shouldn't think about fasting as remaining hungry will affect her health. But now how she will deny Anjali for this.

"um ok Di", said Khushi in low voice and Anjali started to tell her about various things that had to be done for the occasion.

--------------------------- Next day @ breakfast table

Khushi knew why Arnav was giving her angry looks when Anjali tell him to come early today as Khushi kept fast for him and he has to break her fast. He simply nodded at Anjali and gesture Khushi as he move towards the front door.

"There is no need for this ... you and I both know that you cannot fast ... you better tell this to Di", said Arnav as soon as Khushi came near him.

"Arnav its no issue, it's not like before ... I can handle it now", said Khushi in low tone.

Arnav give her a stern look, "Don't be stupid Khushi ... you are not fasting that's final. Go and eat something ... besides I have more work at office today ... I will be late", saying that Arnav went out.

"No I won't eat.", said Khushi to herself and went to see Muskaan.

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"What are you doing here?", asked Arnav angrily when he saw NK standing outside his cabin. Arnav has just return from the conference meeting.

"I was going back to Bangalore so thought to meet you", said NK giving him a small smile.

Arnav gritted his teeth, he wanted to yell at him to get lost but they were at his office now and there were people around. He opens his cabin door and went in, NK followed.

"Don't you think you are meeting a wrong person, you should be somewhere else meeting the right person", said Arnav as he sits on his chair and open then file.

"Oh I already met Khushi", said NK sitting opposite to Arnav.

"Then get lost from here", Arnav was losing his cool.

"I am not here for long discussion either, I just wanted to tell you that there is nothing of that sort between me and Khushi, which you are thinking", said NK.

"Oh so you are here to defend your lover girl", mock Arnav.

"Arnav ... its enough!", said NK in serious tone, "You cannot insult Khushi whenever you want".

"Don't tell me how to behave with her ... she is my wife now", said Arnav as he stood up.

"Yes she is YOUR wife now", said NK standing up. "Married to you. (NK pointed a finger at him) Did you ever think that why she got married to you?".

"Oh I know very well, apparently she couldn't stay happy with you so she married me", Arnav mocked him.

NK shakes his head, "You are just so wrong Arnav. If she had loved me I would never have allowed her to come here ... she always consider me as a friend only".

Arnav fisted his hand hearing this, "Do you think I am stupid? She herself chose you over me".

"No, I think you are not seeing things clearly. I know what Khushi said to you 2 years ago, but have you ever think that why? Have you ever think that the friendship which was so important to her, how can she break it? Whole college knew that you two were best friends, then how can she choose me as one? Have you ever for a minute think that maybe there is more than what it seems, maybe she didn't have any choice but to do that? She was as much hurt as you were Arnav. In all these 2 years, I was with her but she could never make me her best friend. Do you know why? because you were her only best friend", said NK in fast pace.

"I don't need lecture from you, you may go now", said Arnav gritting his teeth.

NK sighed and went towards the door ... he stopped as he opens it, "If it helps, for her it was always you", said NK and turn to Arnav.

"It was you all along ... not me", saying that NK left the cabin.

Arnav sit on his chair and close his eyes. He couldn't understand what the truth is and what is not. What to believe and what not. He shakes his head and tries to concentrate on work.

------------- @ Night - around 9 pm

"tuch ... Why isn't he picking up?", said Anjali irritatingly as she dials Arnav number. She had been trying it for past 10 minutes but he wasn't picking up.

"Di ... its ok ... he must be busy. He told me that he has more work today and will be late", said Khushi in a weak voice.

"This is just so not right, I told him to come earlier. Whats more important than breaking your fast?", said Anjali in angry voice.

"Di please ... its ok ... I can wait for more time ... you just don't worry", said Khushi.

"What no worry, you're looking so pale and here Chottey is not picking his cell. Let him come ... I won't spare him", said Anjali.

"Ok Di, you scold him when he comes ... now go and see Adi, he was asking for you", said Khushi and Anjali went from there.

She dejectedly look at the moon, they had done all the pooja for the Karvachauth on the terrace. Mamiji, Anjali and other few ladies, who have gathered for the occasion, had broken their fast and had left already after having dinner.

Khushi was feeling dizzy and her stomach was hurting too. Mami suggested her to break her fast by looking at Arnav's picture but Khushi was adamant that she will break the fast when Arnav will come. So she was standing at pool side with her thal waiting for Arnav.

Arnav was feeling so tired when he enter the house around 11 pm, he had back to back meetings. He looked around the quite house, everyone had retired to their rooms. He could see some decoration done and then he remembers that what day it was. He enters the room and find it dimly lit. He put his coat and laptop bag on recliner and look at bed, Muskaan was sleeping in middle of it with pillows around her.

He looked around and something red caught his attention at the pool side and he went out and his eyes widened seeing Khushi on floor.

"Khushi!!", he called her name loudly and went to her, keeping her head on his lap he tap her cheeks.

"Khushi ... Khushi ...", she was a bit cold and looking pale. He saw pooja thal beside her and things scatter on floor. He understood that Khushi fainted due to hunger.

"Dammit ... I told her not to fast", gritted Arnav and pick her up. He came inside and place Khushi on recliner, he went out of room and called his Di.

"Chottey is this the time to come back? And why weren't you picking up my calls?", said Anjali in anger as soon as she saw Arnav outside her room, luckily she was awake.

"Di later ... Khushi has fainted", said Arnav hurriedly and move to his room.

"What?", Anjali followed him behind and saw Khushi on recliner, "Oh my ... you should have come earlier, she was fasting for you Chottey", Anjali scolded Arnav.

"And I told her not to fast, her stomach is weak Di. She can't handle hunger. Doctor too had advise her not to fast or remain hungry for long time ... then why she kept the fast", said Arnav in anger.

Anjali was surprise to hear this. Why didn't Khushi tell her about this? Anjali sprinkle some water on Khushi's face. After some seconds she opens her eyes.

Anjali keep the glass near her mouth to drink but Khushi pushed it away and try to sit up, Anjali helped her.

"Why the hell did you fast when you knew you can't handle it?", said Arnav in angry tone looking at Khushi.

"Chottey don't yell her at now ... first break her fast", said Anjali sternly. Khushi try to stand up but Anjali stopped her saying that she will make her pooja thali.

After few minutes Khushi and Arnav was standing at the pool side with Khushi doing things, guided by Anjali. Khushi did Arnav's arti, see him through chalni and then Arnav make her drink water and feed some sweets.

"Khushi you go and change, I will heat up food you", said Anjali and Khushi went to bathroom. Anjali took Arnav down to the kitchen, she heated the food and gave to Arnav with instruction to feed Khushi himself. Arnav protested but Anjali shut him up saying that it is a part of ritual and he had already filled his quota of stubbornness by coming late.

Arnav saw Khushi sitting on the recliner; he went and sits on the coffee table in front of her. Khushi was surprise to see him sitting there. Arnav took some rice in spoon and little curry and extended towards Khushi, who was dumbfounded to see this.

Arnav touch the spoon to her lips and she opened her mouth and took the morsel.

Khushi tried to take the plate but Arnav snapped at her, "Look Khushi I am not in a mood to argue, Di told me to feed you as it is some part of ritual ... so just shut up and eat".

Khushi was about to say that it isn't like this, Di never mention something like this but seeing the spoon in front of her again she stopped herself and took the food. She was liking this, eating food from his hand.

Arnav didn't say anything, but had frown on his face. Khushi's hand itch to caresses his forehead but she controlled and quietly had food which Arnav was feeding her.

"I am full Arnav", said Khushi stopping him. Arnav went out the room, and came back with the juice.

"Arnav I told you I am full ... I can't ...", Khushi was saying when Arnav snapped again.

"Just shut up and have it", thrusting the glass in her hand, Khushi pouted but drink the juice.

"Didn't you get that in your head when I said you won't fast. See you fainted just like last time ... what you want prove by doing this?", said Arnav gritting his teeth, now that she is fed and fine ... he couldn't help but scold her.

"I didn't want to prove anything Arnav. It was Karvachauth and I kept fast for my husband for his long life", said Khushi as she stood up.

"Whatever ... don't you dare fast again", said Arnav in stern tone.

"I will", replied Khushi instantly.

"Excuse me?", said Arnav in same stern tone.

"I will keep the fast for you next year and the years coming ahead", said Khushi with her chin high, "And it's up to you that you will let me faint or come on time to break my fast."

Saying that Khushi went to her side of bed and lay down and move Muskaan to herself so that Arnav could have more space to sleep.

Arnav watched her in surprise ... did she just turn the whole thing on me?.

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Next day Arnav went to the office very early. Khushi was feeling dejected ... she tried to talk to him but he ignored her. It seems that Arnav was still upset with her about last night. She was tired of all this arguing and wanted to have peace. If they behave like this then how will they move ahead in life.

Arnav came back late, he had dinner meeting with clients. When he came in the room ... he saw Muskaan was already sleep. Khushi came in and saw Arnav taking his coat off. She went ahead and takes the coat from his hand. Arnav got surprise with her gesture but ignored her and went to washroom with his clothes. When he came out he saw Khushi sitting on the recliner and stood up looking at him. He was about to walk past her when she held his hand.

"Arnav please can we be friends again?", said Khushi with hopeful eyes, she came straight to the point which was going in her mind since morning.

Arnav turned to her, surprise and shocked at her sentence. Khushi was still holding his hand, she take a step and came close to him.

"Arnav ... I don't like when we fight ... and it hurts me to see you angry all the time. Can we just please forget all the things and start anew being friends like before? ... please", said Khushi as she held his other hand too, "I ... I miss my best friend very much", said Khushi her eyes getting moist.

Arnav was thinking to talk to her about what NK had said to him in his office, but then Khushi fainted and her stubbornness made him angry that she knew she will get sick if she fasts and she was determine to do it again. So it distracted him from it. Now again he thought to ask her but when she said that she miss her best friend ... his heart yearns with the same feeling of getting those happy times back. He had too miss his best friend ... very very much.

Seeing him not responding, Khushi spoke, "I know Arnav I have hurt you very much and I am very sorry for that. I can't change what happened 2 years back but we can make new memories right? You and me ... best friends ... can we do that please" with so much hope that it surely melted his heart.

He curved his fingers, holding her both hands in return, "I miss my best friend too", and with that a bright smile appear on Khushi's face and his heart was contended. At last he was able to bring that smile of hers on her face again.

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2 months passed by, a peace was settled between them ... they still argue but not fight like before. Khushi will take care of his things; prepare his clothes for office ... which he wore without any protest. She will make coffee for him in evening and Arnav will drink it while playing with Muskaan.

Khushi will make his favorite dishes on every weekend. Which had astonished Arnav; he couldn't help but admit that she was a brilliant cook. She knew how to make every dish which he likes, be it pasta, badam kheer, Kababs or Alu puri etc. And Arnav will take her and Muskaan out to hang around and will stop at Khushi's favorite ice-cream shop.

They had started to share their thoughts and feelings about various things. Arnav was happy to see Khushi as a top designer, as one day when he returned from office he saw Khushi sitting on the floor and designing with papers sprawled on coffee table. He stood behind and saw her designs. He appreciated her talent and Khushi started to tell him about her experience of her 2 year job, she took care not to mention NK's name. And Arnav would share some about his office work. Khushi was happy to know that Arnav had achieve so much in just 2 years and take his Mama's company to the top.

In all these 2 months they haven't touch the topic of their fight 2 years back, nor Arnav asked, nor Khushi explained. They were happy in their own minds with the progress of their relation ... growing slowly as friends again.

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"Arnav we have to take Muskaan to hospital", said Khushi as she handed him his coat.

"For vaccine shot right?", said Arnav as he wears the coat.

"Yeah ... she's 4 months old now, it's time for her next vaccine shot", said Khushi as she give him his cell and car keys.

"Ok can we go tomorrow? I have some meetings today which I can't avoid", said Arnav picking his laptop bag.

"Yeah ok ... tomorrow in fine", said Khushi with a smile as she picked Muskaan and come to Arnav, who bend down and kiss her cheek. It had become a kind of ritual for Arnav, he would always give a kiss to Muskaan before going to office; if it slips his mind Khushi would remind him.

--------------------- After lunch time ...

Khushi was arranging her stuff in the cupboard. Muskaan needs new clothes now, as she is growing. Khushi made a mental note to go to Mall tomorrow after their visit to hospital so they can buy new stuff for Muskaan.

Her phone rings, Khushi move to the bed and saw NK's name flashing. She picked up with a smile and greeted him.

"Hey Khushi ... I didn't disturb you did i?", said NK.

"No NK, I was just arranging my stuff, you tell?", said Khushi.

"I am good and have been great after the show, as usual it was a success, thanks to you yara", said NK.

"I am happy to hear that", said Khushi.

"And it's a shame to lose such a designer like you. Anyway I called to ask you that do you have a copy of designs of our spring collection? I had them in my computer but unfortunately my hard drive got corrupted and I lost the data", said NK in a worried voice.

"Oh that's bad ... well let me look into my files, I may have their photocopy", said Khushi as she had the habit of making photocopies of her every design for emergency situations.

"Yeah please, I know that you always takes copy of your designs, that's why I called you. We are planning to use the same theme of that collection for our upcoming one that's whyI need those designs", explained NK.

"Hmm ... ok let me look then ok ... I will call you later", said Khushi and NK bid bye to her.

Khushi went to the cupboard and crouch down on floor. She opened her files and started looking into the papers, after few minutes of search she find the copies of the designs. She was about to put them in a new file when Hari Prakash entered with crying Muskaan. Khushi hurriedly put them in new file and doing so some papers fell down.

"Oh shit ... Hari Prakash ji please put her on bed, I will see her", said Khushi turning to Hari Prakash who put Muskaan on the bed. Khushi quickly collected the papers and shove them into cupboard, thinking that she will arrange them later, for now she had to see Muskaan.

In hurry she forget to notice the envelope that slid under the cupboard.

-------------- Next day

Khushi had reminded Arnav in the morning about going to hospital, so he returned after lunch. Not wanted to stuck in the traffic again. He saw Khushi in the living room sitting with Muskaan in her lap. Nani and Mami were beside her, chatting.

"Khushi ... I will just change and come ok", saying that Arnav went up to their room. He quickly take his coat off and went to cupboard ... taking his casual clothes he went to bathroom. After 10 mintues he was out. He brush his hair and put on perfume. He was going towards the door when he remembers that Khushi gets irritate when he keep his clothes lying there in the room, so thinking that, he took his coat and hang it in cupboard. In hurry his hand touch his cufflinks box and they fell down on floor.

"Oh damn", he murmurs as one cufflink went under the cupboard, he crouch down on floor and put his hand under the cupboard ... he got the cufflink but at the same time his finger touch the envelop.

He takes it out and was surprise to see "To Khushi, From Lavanya", written on it. His mind itched to see what Lavanya had written to Khushi, and why didn't Khushi or Lavanya ever mention about it to him. But on the other side he did not want to intrude on Khushi's personal space.

"Khushi bitya go and seen why Arnav is taking so long, may be he needs something", said Nani as she took Muskaan from her. Khushi nods her head and went upstairs, its been more than 20 minutes and Arnav didn't come down. He never takes much time on changing then why he is taking long now? ... thinking that she enters the room and saw Arnav standing near the cupboard with some papers in his hand.

Khushi moves towards him, "Arnav what are you ...", she was about to ask when her eye fell on the papers and she realizes that it was Lavanya's letter. Her heart thudded and she look at Arnav who had a bewilder look on his face.

It would be an understatement to say that Arnav was shocked to read the letter, it was more than it ... a sense of betrayal overcome his heart.

He looked at Khushi with shock and anger, "It was you ...", it wasn't a statement nor question.

"Arnav please listen to me", said Khushi grabbing his arm but Arnav jerk her and took a step back.

"It was you all along?", said Arnav still in shock getting to know that the girl Muskaan was actually Khushi ... the girl who claim to be deeply in love with him was Khushi.

Khushi eyes got moist seeing his hurt expression, "Arnav please ... I ...", she was about to say when Arnav cut her.

"DON'T YOU DARE ...", he yelled loudly and Khushi flinched. Arnav had yelled on her many times but the intensity was much bigger this time.

"You and Lavanya ... you ... you both made me a fool ... haan WHY DAMMIT?", Arnav yelled throwing the letters away.

"Arnav please it's the half-truth only ... please listen", Khushi tried to hold his hand but he move away.

"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME ... I HATE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID ... DO YOU HEAR ME? I HATE YOU", yelled Arnav and move out of the room. Khushi run behind him.

"Arnav please listen to me, its not what you think", said Khushi as she hurried behind him who was already in the middle of stairs.

"Arnav please listen", Khushi hurried down the steps but doing so her foot got twisted and she fell down the stairs, she screamed with the impact of hitting the stairs.

Arnav, who had already reached in middle of living room, turn behind hearing her scream and his eyes widen seeing Khushi roll down the stairs and her head hitting the pot on the side.

"KHUSHIII ...!!", Arnav screamed her name seeing blood around her.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

NOTE FOR READERS:

I wont be able to update "YouAreMyNewDream", as i mentioned above that my younger brother is going to another city, as he got transfer there for job, and i am just too much attach to him and its not easy for me to see him going 😕 ... he will leave tomorrow noon and i might go with him.

So there will be no update for YRMND, sorry guys ... i am just little disturb and not is right state of mind to write.

I will post the update next SUNDAY, that is 26th October. i cannot write in week days as i am busy with office work.

Also part 3B, which will be last one for this TS will be update after 2, 3 days ...

i hope you guys understand and don't get upset.

Will be waiting for you comments for this part ... 😳

This is what I expect from you...

This is what I want from you...

This is what you are...

AN AMAZING WRITER.

Hats off dear. I'm really really happy, feeling overwhelmed with satisfaction. Thank you so much for this wondrful gift. I couldn't UNRES my previous comment, sorry for that. But dear.. this is really brilliantly written. The way you explained khushi and Arnav's feelings was just amazing.

I hope Arnav will listen to Khushi. I know and can understand, how he is feeling after knowing that his secret lover is noneother than his best friend. I completely agree with him, feeling betrayed. It's not any other person who betrayed him there, it's his best friend, who hid the fact where it never happened.

He never wanted to lose his friend. But it happened because of khushi, he lost his BF.

I hope everything will be fine. I wanted everything fine, as Arnav and Khushi went through a lot with their seperation as friend and love. I just want them to be there for each other, i want them to understand each other, i want them to live for each other.

Finally this is wonderful TS. I loved. Once again Thank You for this wondeful, brilliant and most beautiful and amazing TS.

God Bless You...

awesome update 👏 👏 👏