ArShi Intense FF(Collab): Destiny That Unites|Part 12|16/8 - Page 17

Aahat had reached home and everyone could make out from her face, the personal turmoil that she was going through. She had driven her car like a maniac, wanting to get away from Arnav and his memories, from the sensation that still lingered on her whole body. She entered the house silently and ran straight to her room, ignoring everyone and their questions. "Dadi, yeh kya? Aapne dekha na? I hope sab theek hai", (Dadi, what's this? You saw right? I hope everything is okay) said Ehsaas who was sitting with Rehaan on her lap. "Ehsaas puttar, it is clearly visible that she doesn't show what she's feeling, she masks it all. Only Ehem knows her. Do you think we should talk to the Raizadas?" questioned Dadi, teary eyed, and thinking about the fate of her favorite granddaughter. "I don't know Dadi, only time will tell! I will go and talk to her after sometime, for now she needs to be alone", sighed Ehsaas.

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Meanwhile, Aahat was in her room, standing in the attached balcony and looking up at the stars, how she missed her parents and her foster parents too, she wanted to be wrapped around in the warm hug of her older sister Aanchal. Memories of the past were speaking to her in hushed whispers. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she remembered the past, past that could not be her present anymore, much as she wanted it to be.

*FLASHBACK*

One year ago...

Khushi's flight had just landed and she was in the immigration area. She was wearing a casual black top with three fourth sleeves and faded blue jeans. Her hair was tied in a ponytail. "Haan bauji, I have reached the airport, I'll reach home in...uh..an hour. Accha, I have to collect the luggage so bye, love you, see you soon," she smiled while cutting the phone and turned around but bumped into a man and hit his chest. He was sturdy and was well built. She instantly moved back, "I am sorry!" She said looking up at the man. He was none other than the famous business tycoon Arnav Singh Raizada, who was mesmerized by the very sight of this angelic girl standing in front of him, gaping at her with her wide, honey glazed eyes. He looked at her constantly without blinking his eyes but his stance was broken by a coughing Khushi. Nonetheless, he put on a stern face and rolled his eyes, "Yeah, you should be", and went away leaving behind a fuming and shocked Khushi, "Idiot! What does he even think of himself? Poora jahaan nahi kharidkar rakha hai isne", (he hasn't bought the whole world, for god's sake) she murmured angrily. She took her luggage and went outside, taking in the fresh air of her city, Delhi after two long years. Last, she had come here for a short time during her holidays when she was still doing her double major in MBA and fashion technology from the Cambridge University, London.

As soon as she came out she went to the booth to order a cab, but it was shut, 'strange' she thought but her thoughts were broken by a thundering voice, 'What the! Aman, I don't care if there is a curfew or any strike, I want the car in two minutes or else you are fired!" he finished smirked knowing, that the car would be there soon. "Hey! Don't give me that attitude ASR, I am your best friend, you can't fire me like that (pause) Btw the car is coming", replied Aman sheepishly. He was the only one who dared to talk to ASR like that except for his Anjali di. But this conversation instigated Khushi's thoughts, 'Curfew, strike? Shit! How will I go home?' Just then she heard the honking of a car which was in front of her. The window was rolled down and she saw him, "Cho cho!" She shouted with glee and jumped in excitement. Ehem came down from the car and hugged Khushi, lifting her slightly in the air. "Chal SD (Sanka Devi), isse pehle ki koi tere handsome bhai ko pehechaan le", (Come one SD, before someone recognises this handsome brother of yours) winked Ehem and led her to the car. As they drove off Khushi asked him, "Tu kyun aaya?"(why did you come?) "Arre mein nahi aata toh chal kar jaana padta! You are forgetting that I stay here and I knew ki curfew hoga and you will not even bother to ask SD," teased Ehem. "Hmmm..Mere saath rehkar samjhdar ho gaye hai aap", smirked Khushi.

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Ehem dropped Khushi to her house in Vasant Kunj and left after spending sometime with the family and Payal. He had a habit of calling them by their 'real' names and thus was forbidden from talking loudly or staying for long since his absent mindedness was famous in the Singhania household. Khushi went to her room after hugging everyone good night and having her amma's food after so long. "Aah! Didi vaise aapne bataya nahi, jeeju kaise hai?" (Aah! Didi, by the way, you didn't tell me! How is my brother-in-law?)Khushi started with her teasing. "Chup reh SD!"(shut up SD) blushed Payal. "But didi when are you planning to get married, I mean, you love each other and both families approve of the relationship then why the delay?", asked Khushi. "We were waiting for you and his elder brother to return. The wedding will take place in..umm..two weeks", Payal completed shyly. "Didi! And you are telling me now? Don't you love me anymore", exclaimed Khushi with mixed emotions, pouting innocently, faking hurt, although in her heart she wanted to jump on her sister. "And do 'they' know?" she completed. "Nahi Khushi, it's not like that! I love you sooo much SD! I just wanted to surprise you! And haan everyone knows. Ehem, Arav and Ehsaas di keep spying on us on our dates. But all of them are very happy. Chal now, sleep, you have an interview with AR tomorrow na", Payal replied hugging Khushi. "Haan Didi, I am so excited! Jeeju will also be there but I already dislike his brother", frowned Khushi, remembering the morning incident.

"What? You met ASR?"

"Haan didi, at the airport today, plus I have heard so much about him from jeeju aboyt his arrogance and rude behaviour, after all, you two have been dating for two years now."

"What? You talked to Aakash ji?"

"What's with the ji's? Anyhow, yeah he skyped me in London for ideas you see! All the dates, all the fights, have you ever guessed how he knew about your likes and dislikes?" Khushi gave a knowing smile.

"Haan?" started a shocked Payal and then continued angrily, "I will not leave him! Accha for now, sleep, Good night SD"

"Good night Khoon bhari taang", giggled Khushi, remembering what Aakash's mother called Payal teasingly.

Flashback to be continued...

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