ARSHI ---Bachpan ka Pyar BKP - MSSG PAGE 51 - Page 7

Chapter 67

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Tom and Arnav both started to talk about the game again. The girls hung up the call. Minta took khushis phone and called back. Khushi took the phone and hung up.

They both just looked at each other.

Khushis eyes started to moisten. Minta was heart broken as well.

Minta: Why do guys never understand that we have feelings too. Tom doesnt want commitment, but he doesnt understand that without commitment how can we got forward. It is not easy for a girl to do this kind of stuff. Yeah i might seem more frank and friendly, but khushi, no matter what i am the same as you. I have the same values. And the way that he spoke about us as bases. What, you get to hold her hand,so pitcher is up at bat. You kissed her,or she kissed you, first base.

Khushi: How could arnav say that about us. I understand that he knows that i am not comfortable, but to talk about our personal time, and personal moments like this with someone else. Why.. How... She started to quietly tear.

Khushi: IS it necessary that you have hit at least one to two bases before you get married. Does he not realize that you will have the entire life for those things. Does love always have to have a physical aspect to it.

Minta: Yes khushi, because no matter what happens,all that men want is the physical aspect of love that is involved. Not realizing that the physical aspect requires more trust, and commitment. I have to talk to tom.

Khushi: no... Not right now. Right now they wont understand, and minta, i think that we should think about this before we say or do anything.

Minta: What do you mean?

Khushi: minta, arnav has done a lot for me. A lot. Always has. If that is what he wants, then.. I dont know... I am not sure if i can go forward with this... Cani do what he wants me to .. Can i be bolder.. Will my conscious allow me to..No.. But my heart tells me to please him, but my mind says to wait and stop..

Minta and khushi held each others hands.

Khushi: Minta, what he doesnt realize is that once the innocence of love is lost, it can never come back.

Minta: once you get physical, it never be emotional again... Both silently cried for most of the night in their own rooms. Thinking about the significant others.

It was Friday morning, and arnav messaged khushi..

ArnaV:

Tanhaiyoon main unkohi yaad karthay hain.

Voh salamat rahain,yeh fariyaad kar thay hain.

Hum unki hi mohabbatka intizar kar thay hain,

Unko kya pata, humunse kitna pyar kar thay hain...

See you Tonight.. 7pm. Your place.

Khushi read the message and was left in a deep thought. She spoke to minta, both of the girls decided to distance themselves from the guys for a bit. Space is what they needed right now. They needed to figure out what they wanted, and what they were willing to do, and for that,they needed time.

The girls left a left a note on the door saying that they were out. Wouldnt be back until late.

The guys saw this and were a little shocked. Khushi and minta both turned their phones on silent. They didnt want the guys to know that they were inside. Arnav called khushi and Tom called minta. Tom andArnav were confused as to what happened to the girls. They never did this. The went back to their dorms and kept on messaging the girls. Both Minta and Khushi ignored their messages and calls. Saturday passed by the same way. Both minta and khushi didnt leave their dorm. They didnt answer any calls or messages.Arnav and Tom were starting to get worried. Arnav and tom would go by the girls dorm, knock and try to see if anyone was there. But to no avail.

Sunday had come. Now arnav and tom were very very worried.

Arnav called khushi. Khushi finally answered.

Khushi: hello

Arnav: where the hell are you.. I have been calling you and messaging you for two days. What happened. Is everything ok? Where are you???

Khushi: nothing happned. I am fine.

Arnav: khushi.. Tell me what happened? You cannot just ignore me like this. Ever!

Khushi: arnav. I am just really tired right now please. I already have a migraine. Dr has given me meds to help control it. Can i talk to you later.

With that she hung up the phone.

Arnav: What the...

Tom looked at him.

Tom: What happened. Did you talk to her. Minta still isnt answering.

Arnav: No. Iknow something is wrong. I just know it. She is lying to me.

Tom: Lets go to their dorm now.

Both of the guys left for the girls dorm. They reached and both started to knock on the door. Minta and khushi were pacing inside. They knew the guys knew they were home. They didnt want to face them,not yet.

Tom: Minta open the door. I know you are in there.

Arnav: Khushi.. Open.. Come on. Please..

Minta: No. It might be better for you two to go. Please.

Tom: minta. Are you serious.

Minta: Yes, you have no right coming here right now.

Tom was left flabbergasted. What did minta just say. He whispered to arnav.

Tom: Arnav. This is something big. Arnav looked at him in a worried manner as well.

Arnav: Khushi, I have a ring on my finger which gives me the right to come in. Open. NOW. Arnav was turning into ASR mode.

Khushi whispered to minta.

Khushi: i know him minta. If he needs to, he will break the door. Minta and khushi both took a deep breath and braced themselves. Khushi went and opened the door.

Arnav was standing there angry. What was going on. Tom had his hands folded infront of him.

Arnav: We need to talk. Now. He said in a stern but quiet manner. Khushi angrily looked the other way, but down and moved a side. Allowing them to come in. Both of the guys came in and khushi closed the door. Arnav went and stood infront of her. Angry. With a raised eyebrow. Khushi just looked the other way. She took slow and deep breaths. She was no less upset than him. Only difference was that he didnt know why she was upset. Tom went and held onto mintas arms.

Tom: What is going on minta? Minta looked the other way. He jerked minta towards him. She pushed him back and folded her hands infront of her.

Arnav looked at khushi, then at minta, then at Tom. He took a deep breath, composed himself, then looked at khushi again. He held onto her hands, both of them and brought them infront of her. She still looked the other way, upset.

Arnav: Khushi.. Please tell me what happened? Please.

She remained silent. He had an idea. He slowly pulled her hands up and placed a gentle kiss on them. His touch also helped melt her heart. She closed her eyes, and started to think, of course,, something physical again. She opened her eyes and moved her hands.

He was shocked, she had never moved her hands away like that before. She started to walk away when arnav grabbed her right wrist with his left hand and twisted her back to him. Her right right was now in his left hand twsited behind her back. Her chest against his, and his right hand on her waist. Her left hand was on his chest. She looked up at him. He saw tears forming in her eyes. He tried to look more deeply into them, trying to find answers. He sighed and placed his forehead against hers. They both closed their eyes. He started to whisper,

Arnanv: what happened khushi.. Please tell me. Is it something i did, is it something i said. I thought everything was going fine between us.

Khushi sighed. She had to tell him. He had a right to know. She quietly whispered back.

Khushi: It is something you didnt say, but did say. Not to me, but to someone else. He took his head back and looked at her, he was confused. What was that suppose to mean. She opened her eyes but kept her gaze down. She had a tears come down from her eyes. He let go of her hands and cupped her face.

Arnav: i dont understand what you are trying to say.

Tom was trying to pacify minta at the same time. She said the same thing to him.

Tom and Arnav both looked at each other. What was that suppose to mean, and why did the both of them say it to them. Both of them.

Arnav looked at khushi again. He wiped her tears with his thumbs and slowly went in to kiss her forehead. He just had touched her forehead when she pushed him back. He was left mind boggled.

Khushi started to cry and softly said to arnav, just loud enough for him to hear.

Khushi: Why does it always have to become physical...Why.. She looked at him. Arnavs eyes were left wide open. His lips parted apart. He wanted to say something, but didnt know what to say.

Arnav: what are you talking about..

Khushi stood there silent. He walked up to her, His heart was beating faster and harder. He closed his eyes. Opened them and just put his hands in his pocket. She folded her hands infront of her. And looked down. Tears flowing out of her eyes.

Arnav: okay.. Okay.. Sorry.. I wont touch you. Just tell me what happened... Or just ...Just look at me. No words nothing. Bas. That is all i ask. Please.

Khushi slowly looked up at him. He looked at her eyes. They were filled with pain, betrayal. And regret. He gulped. Why was she hurting? He tilted his head down and hinted to her that tom and minta were also there. They were also fighting. He heard minta constantly say the word commitment...Khushi kept on saying physical. Physical? Commitment?? What was that suppose to mean. He looked at khushi again. His eyes widened. They heard him and tom talking. But how. He held his head. She put her head down and walked towards her room. Arnav stood there for a minute. He looked at tom.

Arnav: Tom,,, i think they heard what we were talking about that day, the day of the hockey game.

Minta: yes, me and khushi both heard you guys. You both are sick cowards. With that minta left for her room. Arnav went to khushis room, opened the door went in and closed it. She stood there by the window. Crying. Tom followed minta into her room.

He went up to khushi. He didnt know what to say. What did she exactly hear, what did she understand from what she heard. He knew nothing, just that he had hurt his khushi unintentionally. He went and stood beside her and softly whispered.

Arnav: I am sorry khushi.. I dont know what you heard, or thought, but i think we need to talk. She looked the other way. Tears were still flowing down her face. He took a deep deep breath. He tried to touch her should but she shrugged it off. She went and was about to walk out of the room when he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him. She came crashing back into his chest. She was now upset and starting to get angry. She needed her space, her time, and he was not giving it to her.

Khushi: Why does everything have to become physical.Whyyy.. She said that pushing him back. He just stood there. His arms were left a bit up. He just placed them back into his pocket. He knew she had to get all of her emotions out, and that was a trigger enough.

Khushi: Why... I thought that we actually loved each other. Not just attracted, but actually loved each other. And you... I always let you go as far as you wanted, because you wanted it. Not me. You stopped by yourself, becuase you know that i was not comfortable. But why couldnt you come and tell that to me.. Directly... Tell me something. If we started off on a more physical basis,than the innocence that we had in our love would have been lost. Did you not realize that. Did you? Isnt it more important to understand each other rather than sleep with them first. Why is it that it always has to be this way for all males. No matter where you look, it is always a matter of becoming physical. You are the one that said... Something more.. Sometimes you just want something more right.. Okay fine.. She wiped her tears.. She went up to arnav and stood infront of him. He looked at her. His eye brows furrowed, his eyes were moist as well. She brought her hand up to her chest, grabbed her duppata.. And pulled it off. She held it up on the side. He looked at her shockingly. His mouth opened. His eyes were wider. He looked at her, than at her hand that held the duppata that was not falling on the ground. He looked at her again.

Khushi: here.. Come.. Lets do something more.. I will not stop you. Not say anything. She closed her eyes. Tears flowing down her cheeks.

He looked at her face. All he saw was pain and tears. He looked down, her chest was heaving heavily. He slowly came foward and bent down. He grabbed her duppata and placed it back on her. She oepend her eyes but kept her gaze down. She gulped. He took a minute to compose himself. He didnt want to use any words that would hurt her even more. He took her hand and gestured her to come and sit down on the bed. She refused. He looked at her again, with her pain being reflected on his face. He gestured for her to go and sit on the bed again. She obliged and went and sat down.

He kneeled infron tof her. She looked the other way. He tooks his two hands and wiped her tears. Then slowly bent forward and placed a kiss on her forehead. He knew she said nothing physical, but he knew that they both needed him to do that at that time. She closed her eyes and sighed. He moved his head back and started to talk to her while still cupping her face.

Arnav: Khushi... I am sorry for what i had said..But. I dont expect anything for us to change. I am happy the way we are. How close we are, or are not for that matter of fact. Trust me.

She looked at him.

Khushi: phir aisa kaha kyon? And i heard regret in your voice that day. On the phone, we heard you two talk. I heard regret in your voice.

He looked at her. Waited a moment, then answered.

Arnav: I dont have any regrets with you. Never have, never will. Khushi, i love you.. Everything about you. I fell in love with your heart and soul. Yes sometimes i will agree that i have a....(he looked down ).. Desire for more... (he raised his head again). But that doesnt mean that i expect anything. I dont think that it is necessary that i fulfill my desires right now. We were raised differently khushi. And plus.. I knew that even though we had gotten engaged, w could have done more. We never did, because we have our values close to our hearts. Did you ever think why i didnt tell tom and minta about us from the beginning.

Khushi shook her head. She looked down.

Arnav: because i needed to make sure that if, by any chance i am unable to control myself, then having to hide it from them would force me to.

Khushi looked at him in amazement. She thought that he didnt tell them because he was mad at her at that time. But it was all for a reason to help control them.

He looked at her and nodded his head.

Arnav: Please khushi.. Trust me... I dont want anything to ever change between us right now. Right now we need to understand each other, out thoughts, feelings, etc. Not be distracted by the physical stuff. I will say though, that sometimes, we mayyy.. Become more physical, but nothing that BOTH of us are not comfortable with.

Khushi gulped and took his hands into hers. She placed them on her lap. She was still upset about something. But what.

Khushi: arnav. I trust you. I always have, and i know i always will. Even if you ever did want to get more physical, i have never stopped you. Because i trust you. She looked at him, her eyebrows furrowed. Her eyes asking him to confirm this.

Khushi: remember that night when you became very upset, I knew that you needed.... Me... (she said that hinting to herself, her physical self as well, indrectlyl). And i would not have stopped you. Arnav, you have a right over me, but..

He looked at her.

Arnav: but what khushi.. But what..

Khushi: Arnav,, if we want this relationship to work, then we need to be more open with each other. We need to become each others best friends. We need to be able to come and talk to each other about anything. But when you didnt come to me and talk to me about this, and instead went and spoke to Tom, I was hurt. It hurts when you hoped that you hold that special place in someones life that they can come and share anything with you, anything.. Why did you need to go and confide in a friend about.. Us.. Our personal things, how close or not how close we are.

Arnav was held back. She was right, but did she realize that she had done the same thing to him. When khushi mentioned that one night he got mad, she reminded him of his identity as Aish. And how he begged her to tell him about shyam and everything, but she refused.

Arnav: Sometimes it is not as easy as you thinkkhushi..

Khushi: it is if you try.

Arnav: Khushi, no its not. Okay. Why did you agree to marry the other guy?

Khushi was confused,why did Arnav bring that up.

Arnav: Khushi.. Remember that night.. Before that night when we were back home, i kept on asking you about why you had agreed to marry someone else. I begged you, i pleaded. And you didnt tell me. You went and spoke to Aish..

Khushis was in shock. Arnav stopped for a second. What did he just say. She let go of his hands.

Arnav: i mean.. You told someone else..

Khushi: how do you know aish?

She looked at him. She had a straight face. He lowered his eyes. It all made sense to her now. HE was Aish. That is how he knew everything about her likes, dislikes. That is how Aish knew about Arnav. That is why Aish had a significant other the same time arnav did. The night she told Aish about shyam and arnav erupting. It all made sense now.

Khushi: appp... Kya.. Apppp....

He looked down. Closed his eyes.. And slowly nodded his head. She stopped breathing for a moment. HE looked up at her and tried to hold her face. She moved his hands away...

Arnav: khushi.. Listen to me first. Please let me explain. You need to hear me out in this.. Please..

Khushi: please leave me alone right now..

Arnav: no.. You need to hear me out in this.

Khushi: i trusted you... I TRUSTED you! ... Leave please.. Just leave!

Khushi started to yell. Arnav didnt want her to find out this way. She stood up and walked towards the door. He went after her. She opened the door and stood there.

Arnav shook his head.

Khushi: please.. I need to be alone right now.

Arnav sighed. He faced outwards and whispered to her.

Arnav: call me, please...

She just looked down. He left. She closed the door and started to cry profusely. IT was all a lie. He lied to me for all these years. Why.. How could he. He betrayed her trust.

Tom and Minta has also decided to take a little break from each other. Arnav kept on trying to call khushi over the next couple of days. But she didnt answer. She would speak to his family as if nothing happened. And he spoke to hers just as normally. They didnt want the family members to worry about them. MM would speak to both of them and so would Garima. Both of the mothers knew that something was wrong.

Khushi realized that arnav now knew about shyam. His reaction was what she had feared, but what would happen when they come face to face. Her worst nightmares were coming true. She just worried more and more as the holidays approached.

Three Weeks passed,each day becoming more difficult than the other. Khushi was missing arnav, and arnav was become lost in his own world. Both heartbroken, both in pain. And they both knew that the only cure for their broken heart was with each other. It was not that easy for khushi to forget what arnav hid from here, but she understood what he did and why. She was not just scared for his reaction.

It was almost reading week, and khushi knew that her and arnav both had to go home. Arnav wished for them to go together, just like the last time. But khushi wasnt talking to him. There were just a couple of days left for them to go, when there was a knock on arnavs door. He opened it. There is a courier boy with a big box. He signed off the sheet and took in the box. He opened it. It had wrapped gifts. One was for Anjali, Akash, MM, and Prakash, then also khushis family. Arnav recognized the writing on the labels. She had sent gifts that arnav could give everyone on his behalf. He smiled, she may be mad, but she is still there with him. There was a letter inside. Arnav wanted to talk to khushi. But wasnt able to. Arnav had an idea. She may be avoiding him, but she wouldnt be able to if.... Yes, that was it. He knew what he had to do. He called his mom.

Arnav: Hi mom...did i ever tell you how beautiful you are.

MM started to laugh.

MM: Kaam batao.

Arnav: voh mom.. I have reading week coming up. So does khushi.. And... We actually had a ...

MM: You guys had a fight, and she is not talking to you. Right.

Arnav: how did you know.. Did she say something.

MM: No arnav. She didnt. But both of the way that you guys kept on talking to us, or ignored the topic of each other gave us the hint. What do you want me to do. Hmm?

Arnav: Can you call Khushis mom and ask her to tell, she has to force khushi to come with me. Make it sound as if it is.. Well mom you know.

MM: Ok. Let me call her tomorrow and then tell you.

ARnaV: No mom.. Now please. Okay. I will be leaving Friday afternoon. Around 5 pm. Just make sure that khushis mom says that she must come with me. Bas. Khushi wont agree, but you both have to do something. Please please please....

MM started to laugh.

MM: ok ok. Let me call her right now.

MM called Garima and both of the ladies started to laugh. Garima called Khushi told her to be ready Friday by 5 pm. She already told arnav. And that is final.. Khushi was hessitant. But had no choice.

Friday came, and arnav was ready at khushis door by 4:30. He knocked on the door. Khushi opened it.

He had seen her after soo many weeks. Emotions were running through his mind, love, desire.. He just wanted to hug her... He wanted to hold her. She wanted the same.

Arnav: hi....

Khushi smiled softly and looked down. She was still upset,less than before.. But still upset. That is what he thought anyways. When is reality she was worried.

Arnav: Umm..Chalain. Amma called me and asked me to bring you with me.

She nodded her head and opened the door. He stepped in. He saw two bags. Two?

Khushi: minta. Lets go...

Minta stepped outside ready to go as well.

She saw arnav and smiled. He smiled back, a nice hello type of smile.

Arnav: I need to go and get the car. I will see you guys outside.

Arnav went outside and called tom. He told him to get his bag ready, this was the chance for them to both win their lady lucks back. He told tom to stay at his place, but to make sure that he had everything ready for himself, this was his chance.

Precap: What are arnav and Tom up to.. Hmmmm.....

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TOOOOo many things happened in this part

I feel both are equally right and wrong on thr part

Honesty and trust is always two ways

Both don’t have been completely honest to each other

And I feel as much as innocence is important in love

Little bit of physical touch is important

Some people show thr love physically they have problems being vocal about it
The mothers are tooo cute and trust thr children equally

That’s amazing

Originally posted by: tina_1234

TOOOOo many things happened in this part

I feel both are equally right and wrong on thr part

Honesty and trust is always two ways

Both don’t have been completely honest to each other

And I feel as much as innocence is important in love

Little bit of physical touch is important

Some people show thr love physically they have problems being vocal about it
The mothers are tooo cute and trust thr children equally

That’s amazing

Exactly, both are right, but both are also wrong. See that is the thing with relationships, it is all a matter of perspective. The strongest of relations are made when you try to see from the other persons perspective. I have already written the next part, so kind of gave away a spoiler. :S …

Physical is important. That is the problem. Because sometimes, it is not the type relation (physical or emotional) but the amount, or more detailed type. I don't want to say tooo much right now.

Mothers are great. Honestly, if you can form a relation with your mother of trust, then it is the biggest blessing. A mother is a person who understands what a child says and feels, even when the right words are not used. A mother had faith in her upbringing, but it is the child's responsibility to maintain it. The day a mother sees that the child is able to maintain their beliefs that they thought, voila, you got the ideal trust relationship. I am a mother and a daughter. I am lucky enough to share that relationship in both directions. Maybe that is why I keep on emphasizing the role of the mothers in the story :S

I look forward to your comments. thanks for posting them :)

The guys have two upset ladies on their hands. Better get to work.

Originally posted by: coderlady

The guys have two upset ladies on their hands. Better get to work.

Exactly! :D :D :D

But... one will work on it now, the other will work on something maybe after... slowly does it.... right. :D

I was missing reading your comments. :)

Chapter 68

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Friday came, and arnav was ready at khushis door by 4:30. He knocked on the door. Khushi opened it.

He had seen her after soo many weeks. Emotions were running through his mind, love, desire.. He just wanted to hug her... He wanted to hold her. She wanted the same.

Arnav: hi....

Khushi smiled softly and looked down. She was still upset, less than before.. But still upset. That is what he thought anyways. When is reality she was worried.

Arnav: Umm..Chalain. Amma called me and asked me to bring you with me.

She nodded her head and opened the door. He stepped in. HE saw two bags. Two?

Khushi: minta. Lets go...

Minta stepped outside ready to go as well.

She saw arnav and smiled. He smiled back, a nice hello type of smile. Sure he wanted to go alone with Khushi, but right now, he wouldn't go against anything she does or says.

Arnav: I need to go and get the car. I will see you guys outside.

Arnav went outside and called tom. He told him to get his bag ready, this was the chance for them to both win their lady lucks back. He told tom to stay at his place, but to make sure that he had everything ready for himself, this was his chance.

Arnav got the car, and parked it infront so the girls could see him. Khushi and Minta started to bring their bags. Arnav got out and went to go and help them. Minta and khushi both refused. Arnav grabbed khushis bag... And quietly whispered to her..

Arnav: I have a ring that says i can... And you are also wearing a ring,, that says that you will... Khushi looked at him.. He looked at her lovingly. He was assertive yes, but in a loving manner.

Minta had already walked ahead by the time arnav got khushis bag. Minta pulled up the front chair and sat at the back. Khushi went to the back beside minta. She still seemed worried and upset. Arnav just sighed. He slowly walked towards his car, opened the trunk and put khushi and mintas bag in. He texted Tom to come. Arnav pulled the front chair back and went to the driver side. He didnt close the trunk. Tom put his bags in and sat at the front. Tom looked back to see a shocked minta and khushi at the back.

Tom: Hi...

Khushi stared at Arnav in the mirror. She wasnt happy. He blinked his eyes... He tried to tell her its ok.. She looked the other way. Minta looked outside the other window. Both of the ladies were mad, and both of the guys had a lot of work to do. Arnav decided to break the silence, he cleared his throat.

Arnav: Actually, i Invited tom yesterday. He is going to be spending reading week at my place. The rest of ride was mostly silent. Tom put on the cd he had made. It was with nothing else but insturmental romantic music. Something soft and gentle. Because Tom and Arnav both knew that they had to deal with their ladies in a gentle manner. They screwed up big time, and this needed a lot of work to fix. Arnav started to drive. Instead of taking the regular route that he took last time, arnav this time drove up to Niagara falls. Khushi saw the sign and was confused. She looked at arnav in the mirror. Her eyebrows furrowed. He nodded his head... Blinked his eyes. A red light came and he quickely texted khushi.. She took a deep breath and looked at him with a raised eyebrow. What was going on?

Arnavs text: i am going to pull up to a gas station. Come out. I need to talk to you. It is important. Please.

Khushi heard the notification and knew that arnav must have sent it. She looked at him in the mirror. He gestured her to look at her phone. She made an annoyed face. He raised his eyebrow. She humfed then picked up her phone... She scrunched her lips and took a deep breath. She looked at him again in the mirror. He had his eyes wide open. She nodded her head,,,

After a little while, arnav pulled up to a gas station. Khushi told minta that she needed to get some coffee. Minta offered to come, but khushi stopped her. She went inside. Arnav filled up the gas and followed her. He stood at the counter behind her. Tom and Minta were left in the car alone. Tom tried to talk to her, but she was not in any mood of listening.

Arnav pulled khushis to the side. Khushi was shocked..

Arnav: sorry, voh. (he moved his hand that was holding her). I didnt want tom or minta seeing us.

Khushi looked down with furrowed eyebrows. She wasnt smiling. Arnav wanted to cheer her upfirst, but knew that would take some time.

Arnav put his hands into his pocket.

Arnav: Tom.. And minta need to be alone for sometime. Please. Trust me on this. Please.

Khushi: trust.. Is that arnav who is asking me, or aish? She looked at him with sadnessfilled eyes.

He looked down for asecond.

Arnav: The person who loves you is asking you...Khushi looked down.. She was about to leave.

ARnaV: tom is proposing to minta today.

Khushi stopped in her footsteps.

Arnav: he asked me not to tell you, it is a surprise. He has been wanting to for some time, but you guys have not been talking to us. So he was not able to. He asked me to go to the sheraton hotel at niagra. He has something planned for her. I need your help. Well he needs your help. Please...

She sighed, turned around and walked back up to him. She kept looking down.

Khushi: are you just saying that so i talk to you again, or is he actually serious. Does he really want to do this, or is he doing this under pressure.

Arnav: he loves her. He understands now that commitment is needed and necessary.

Khushi just nodded her head.

Arnav: He has two rooms booked already at the hotel. You need to get minta ready. And bring her down after and hour when we reach there. He needs at least that much time to setup what he wants to for her. Then... Me and you have to leave for sometime... If you are ok with that..

Khushi nodded her head. She had a straight face.

Arnav: and khushi... I dont need any excuse to talk to you, or come close to you. I would hope not anyways. He looked down, she looked up at him. He seemed very genuine. He quietly walked out and went back to the car. Khushi went and sat inthe car.

Minta: Where is the coffee?

Khushi: the line was too long. So i just skipped it. Sorry.

IT was still an hour until they would reach the hotel. Khushi kept on looking at her ring on her finger. The one that arnav bought for her and put on her finger. Arnav looked at her and smiled.

A song started onthe cd. Arnav went back to the middle and turned up the volume a little bit. The next song started, it was from the movie M.S dhone, kaun tujhe yun pyaar karega...

tu ata hai seenay main

Jab jab saasein bharti hu

Tere dil ki galiyon se

Mai har roz guzarti hu

Hawa ke jaise chalta hai tu

Mai reit jaise udti hu

Kaun tujhe yu pyar krega

Jaise mai karti hu….

Haaa……

Meri nazar ka safar

Tujhpe hi aake ruke

Kehne ko baaki hai kya

Kehna tha jo keh chuke

Meri nigaahein hai teri nigaahon pe

Tujhe khabar kya bekhabar

Mai tujhse hi chhup chhup kar

Teri aankhein padhti hu

Kaun tujhe yu pyar krega

Jaise mai karti hu

Haaa……

Tu jo mujhe aa mila

Sapne hue sarphire

Arnav wanted khushi to hear these words, that no one will ever love her as much as he does. And how he was able to read her eyes, and she could read his. He looked at in the mirror. He noticed her eyes moisten. He wanted to stop the car and hug her, but he knew she needed her space. He turned down the volume, but khushi immediatly looked at the front. He saw her reaction and turned up the volume again.

They arrived at the hotel after a little while. It was chilly weather.

Aranv: I need to rest for a bit, so i have booked two rooms for us. Is that ok? He looked at khushi.. Khushi nodded. She looked at minta, who seemed a little shocked and very annoyed. Khushi took her hand and started to walk into the hotel.

Arnav walked with tom and reassured him that all will be ok. They have an hour. Arnav and tom went to the reception. The lady gave arnav two keys and continued to talk to Tom. Arnav walked up to khushi and minta and handed her the keys.

Aranv: they gave us rooms right beside each other. If you need anything, i will be next door. IF anything, then text me... Okay.. Khushi just looked down and nodded. Arnav asked her to text him when minta was ready.

Khushi took minta upstairs.

Khushi: Minta.. I have an idea.

Minta was not pleased at all. She kept on mumbling and blabbering jibberish nonstop.

Khushi: MINTA... Listen. I think we need to show them that we are not affected by them. Idea hai. Lets get full dressed and go downstairs, enjoy a nice dinner.. Alone.. Laugh and enjoy... We dont need them. We need to start to enjoy our own lives.

Minta was still mumbling, she was in no mood, but khushi didnt listen to her. She got minta ready, and then started to get ready herself. She didnt know why she was getting ready,, maybe it was for her arnav. She combed her hair, put on her light lipstick and applied her delicate kajal. She smiled just thinking about arnav. But then she remembered what the past couple of months were about and her smile dissappeared. Before she could wipe off her makeup, minta pulled her out.

Khushi quickely grabbed her phone. IT had been an hour since the girls were upstairs, she texted aranv.

Khushi: We are coming.

Arnav: Go to top floor. There is a hall there.

Khushi and minta arrived. Minta was shocked to see aranv standing by the door. He was leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets and one knee bent up against the wall. He was looking down, as if he was waiting for them. Khushi whispered to minta.

Khushi: ignore him. We need to show him we dont care... Okay..

She tried to hide her smile in. Aranv saw her and tried to keep his smile in as well.

Arnav: Let me get the door for you.. Minta smiled politely. And started to walk in. Aranv gestured for khushi to wait. Minta went in and arnav closed the door.

Tom had planned a surprise, just as romantic for minta, but with their memories and in their style.

Arnav walked up to khushi..he kept his gaze down... She looked down as well.

Arnav: umm... Khushi.. I need to talk to you about something. Please... He said while keeping his gaze down. She looked downand nodded her head.

The slowly walked outside. It was a bit chilly. Arnav took off his jacket and gave it to khushi. She politely refused, but he didnt listen. He placed it on her shoulders. She hugged herself into his jacket.

Arnav: Voh... Coffee first. He looked at her, she gave a slight smile and nodded her head. Arnav went up to the store and brought two coffees. Khushi looked at the two cups. She looked down then. He passed her the cup that was for her, and started drinking his. He was cold, she could see it.

Khushi: can we sit inside. Please.

Arnav nodded his head and let her lead the way in. He was being a true gentleman. They went into the hotel and sat down in the courtyard.

Arnav: Khushi. I know you are still upset with me. But, please for once, just hear me out. Please.

He looked at her then he looked down. She sighed andnodded her head.

Arnav: remember when we were kids, you stayed over at our house. From that time, i had fallen for you. You were my first crush, like, love, whatever you want to call it. We shared something special, and i know that you felt it as well. Otherwise you would have never kept the rose that i gave you, my first rose. For a boy of that age, to go and give a rose, is a big thing. It is even now. You kept it, you kept the rose. You understood that we shared something special. But you were always the very shy type, and i was also the reserved type. When we found out that you were moving, and i would not get to meet you again, then i didnt know what to do. I wanted to stay in touch with you. I never wanted to let you go. I thought of emailing you, but, when i started to email you from my own name, i stopped. You know the culture that wecome from, and i didnt know if you would even respond. I couldnt take the chance with you. I just couldnt. I know i should have told you along time ago, i agree. But i couldnt. I knew that even after you came here, me and you were not that close. Or close enough for you to be able to share anything with me. Everyone needs someone they can be themselves with. Someone like a best friend. And when me and you started..You know, coming closer than i tried my best to become that best friend. But like all long lasting relations, they take time. That is why i didnt tell you. I didnt want to take away that one best friend that you had. The one you could go and share everything with. You do understand what i am trying to say right.

He looked at her with hopeful eyes. He gulped. He looked down and sipped his coffee.

Khushi: Why would you then try to keep asking me about my significant other. IF you wanted to know how i felt, or thought then you should have asked. I felt betrayed.

Arnav: i know. I am sorry. The thing is that, sometimes a person just needs reassurance. It was stupid of me, yes. Hundred percent. But i needed to make sure or just wanted to know that the importance that you had in my life, did I even have a little of that importance in yours.

Khushi was left in deep thought. She just sighed. Holding her coffee cup in her hand. He hessitantly took his right hand forward and held onto her left hand.

Arnav: trust me, i was going to tell you. Please. Trust me. Khushi, it has always been just you in my heart, and i couldnt take the risk of ever having to lose you. Khushi.. Bachpan ka pyaar hai yeh. Koi mazak nahin, jo main ek baar main choordoon.

Khushi looked up at him and saw his eyes moist. She sighed. Then took a deep breath. She slowly got up. She picked up her coffee cup. He became heart broken. HE looked down. He could feel his heart slowly breaking.

She walked a little farther from the table. He looked ather. She was walking away from him, from his life. He would slowly close his eyes and then open them. He felt like running and grabbing her, but he knew he couldnt do that. He just looked at her. She walked a little farther away and threw her coffee cup in to the garbage bin. He was confused. She turned around and while keeping her gaze down, walked back to their table. He just looked at her. He didnt understand what she was doing. She sat across him again. Gulped, and then brought her hand forward. She took his coffee cup and sipped from it. He sighed of relief, finally a smile that was missing from his face for all this time finally reappeared. She smiled as well. But didnt make any eye contact.

Arnav: Thank you khushi... Thank you.

Khushi: can i ask you something.

Arnav: Hmmm..

Khushi: there isnt anything else that you have hidden from me that i should know about right?

She looked at him with furrowed eyebrows.

Arnav chuckled.

Arnav: No, nothing else. And i promise, that i will never hide anything from you again. But, you also need to make that promise.

Khushi smiled and nodded her head.

Khushi: promise. And, voh. Ek aur cheez. Voh. Umm..

She gulped. Arnav looked down, he knew what she was going to say, or wanted to talk about. He took a deep breath.

Arnav: Lets walk back. We can talk on the way there. Hmmm.

She obliged and got up. They finally were walking beside each other. Arnav softly asked her,

Arnav: Voh khushi. Kya main.. Tumhara haath pakar sak tha hoon, please.

She smiled. He held her left hand with his right hand, with their fingers intertwined. Normally they would just link a finger, but it had been soo long since they last held hands together. She walked with her gaze down, and he looked forward or to the side.

Khushi: umm.. (she gulped)... Arnav i know that you have always respected my wishes and always put a priority on how i felt and what not.

Arnav sighed, he gave a half smile. He knew where this was going.

Khushi: but, i feel bad, or disheartened when i feel that... App.. You.. I am not able to ... Arnav, I know that emotional is important, but so .. is.. physical. I understand it, magar...

Arnav noticed that khushi was becoming a little lost for words.

Arnav: Mind if I say something. I hope you dont mind but i might be a little more open or frank in what i am about to say. Please dont get me wrong. I just dont want anymore misunderstandings or anything between us. IF you get uncomfortable talking about something, then tell me, and i will stop or say it in another way. Ok. Or just sqeeze my hand, and i will understand.

She looked down and nodded her head. He sighed and after amoment started again.

Arnav: you probably feel that you are not able to ..Fulfil my wishes.. Or desires. Right. He looked at her. She just kept on looking down.

ArnaV: Khushi, listen. Having desires for or from each other is natural. It is normal. It is what makes us humans, right. I did say that sometimes i wished for more, yes, sometimes i do. But that doesnt mean it has to be fulfilled. And if you think that you should feel bad or disheartned because you are not able to ..Fulfil my desires than dont. Please dont.

He looked at her, she kept on looking down, she sighed. She still felt bad.

Arnav: ok tell me something, do you remember the first time.. We.. I mean our lips touched.. IT was special at that time. We didnt kiss, no. But we did touch. Right. Just that much was more than enough, because it made even that one sensation special. Sometimes, it is better to take everything slowly, so you can cherish the small things for what they are.

She was walking silently with him. He would turn his head to keep looking at her and then look forward again.

Arnav: Come with me. He led her to stand infront of the falls. HE turned her body towards the fall so she could see it. He stood behind her. He slowly put his right hand on her waist. She sighed. And with this left hand he started to point towards the falls.

Arnav: Look there, what do you see.

Khushi: Water..

Arnav chuckled.

Aranv: now look through my eyes,,, what do you see... He said pointing at the water.

She looked. The most amazing thing about Niagara Falls is that in the evening different colour of lights are shown on the water, their beautiful reflection on the water is mesmerizing.

Arnav: notice how at this time in the evening, niagara falls always has a light show. Look at that. What do you see now?

Khushi: red.. The falls have a red light shining from them.

Arnav waited for a minute.

Arnav: And now..

Khushi: Green. The water has a green light on it.

Arnav: Exactly khushi, seeing each colour for itself has its own beauty. Seeing the red for just the red, seeing the green for just the green. When you have all of them together, you cant enjoy each colour by itself.

He leaned in and put his chin on her shoulder. He hugged her from behind. She slowly hugged his arms.

Arnav: Khushi, the first time that our lips touched, it was special. My birthday i believe. When our lips touched, i was able to sense them. IF,, we had kissed,than being able to enjoy just the sensation of the touch would have been lost forever. No matter what would happen, even if we tried to just touch our lips together aftewards, we would never be able to experience that sensation. For your birthday, when you, slowly moved your hand a little away from covering my mouth, you have no idea how special that was. Just a little touch went a long way. I am not saying that I dont expect us to go more forward in our relationship, physically I mean. That I do, okay. (he turned his head towards her and they both smiled. Then he rested his chin on her shoulder again).

Arnav: But, i would hope for, or wish for whenever we do take each step forward, it be made special. I dont want to rush into anything. And i can tell you this much, I will not...Sleep.. With ... You.. Not until we are married. Khushi we hold our cultures and values close to our hearts.

She smiled listening to him, but he could still see a bit of disheartenment in her face. She felt that he was doing anything and everything for her, and she wasnt able to do anything for him. He could hear her heart sadden.

ARnaV: ek baat kahoon.

Khushi: hmmm.

Arnav: Tumharay uppar sirf mera haq hai. You see i have this ring on your finger which I put says so. (he smiled softly). I come and hug you, hold you, and touch you will full authority. Because you are mine. Just that feeling of being able to do that khushi, is ...that feeling gives me all the worlds satisfaction. She sighed. They both stood there silently looking at the falls. The beautiful scene around them, the chilly breeze, the light colours on the water, the sound of water crashing against the ground, the light mist that was gently caressing their faces. Khushi hugged his arms tighter. Their hearts were beating harder. This was their moment, of feeling as one. Khushi softly started to whisper, just loud enough for arnav to hear.

Khushi: Thank You.

He hugged her tighter and sighed. Arnav got a message from Tom telling him that Minta said yes.

Arnav smiled and told Khushi. Even though their hearts wanted to stay there, they knew they had to go back for them friends.

Khushi and Arnav congratulated Tom and Minta, and after a little while the girls went to their room, and the boys went to theirs. Khushi and Arnav let Minta and Tom talk about their moments with them. They both just smiled as their friends spoke, but they themselves didnt say anything about their moment.

The next morning they went back into the car, this time, Khushi and Arnav sat at the front, while Tom and minta were at the back. The Ride was mostly silent. They just listened to soft romantic insturmental music. No words were needed now for any of them.

Khushis house was first to arrive. Arnav took out her bags and went to drop her to her door. Garima opened the door. Arnav touched her feet. She smiled and hugged him.

Garima: Finally, my son is home. Come in, i am just about to make lunch.

Arnav politely declined and told her that there are more people in the car he has to drop off. Garima smiled, she was happy to know that khushi and arnav didnt come alone. Arnav said bye to garima and just nodded his head to khushi to say bye. Khushi just smiled and blushed.

Arnav dropped off Minta, and Mintas parents asked tom to stay over at their place. They wanted to get to know him more. Arnav left for this place. Arnavs family was thrilled to see him. They all ran and hugged him.

Akash and Anjali both asked about why Arnav didnt bring his better half with him. Arnav just laughed.

The next morning Arnav woke up with a bad feeling. As if something bad was about to happen. Someone needed him. But he just couldnt put his finger on it. He called Khushi, and she didnt answer the phone. HE texted her and asked her to call him.

He went downstairs for breakfast and greeted him mother.

Arnav: Good morning mom... MM hugged her son and saw his face. He gave her the gift that khushi had gotten for her on Arnavs behalf. Arnav gave a small smile.

MM: I will sure to thank khushi for the gift. (they both laughed, a mother always knows) What happened, you seemed a little worried. Is everything ok?

Arnav: Yeah yeah mom. Thanks for talking and getting khushi to come with me.

MM: So patch up hogaya.

Arna: yes.. He sighed of relief with his eyes wide open.

MM: Can I ask what happened? Arnav was a bit embaressed, how was he to tell him mom that the fight was about physical relations and his secret email. he looked down and scratched the back of his head.

Arnav: We kind of had a fight. So she was ignoring me.

MM: hmmmm. Next time you bother my daughter, you will have to answer to me.

Arnav was left in shock. His mouth opened, eyes widened. Did his mom just side with Khushi?

Mm: Dont look at me like that. I know it must have been your fault.

He made an annoyed face. Sighed, then nodded.

MM: Jokes apart, arnav, right now you and khushi are both in a very delicate relationship. Take time, dont hurry. Get to know each other, likes, dislikes, opinions, etc. This can become the best time of you life, if you use it wisely.

Arnav just listened to his mother. She was right.

Arnav: Mom, i had to talk to you about something else. Related to this. I recieved my acceptance letter for the med school a while back, and they just gave me the details. I start two days right after my last final exam. Meaning, i have to take a flight right after my last exam, then go directly there. I will need to be there as soon as i can so i can setup and figure everything out. I will be missing my graduation. But..Voh.. This reading week is the last time that I have off.. And so does khushi.

MM looked at him with a raised eyebrow. Arnavs gulped. The look his mother was giving him was not a good one.

Arnav: listen to me first, before you start forming any opinion. I know that the wedding will be after a couple of years. She will be at her university, i will be gone to mines. Both studying, working. All work no play.. Not.. Not that. But, I was thinking, kay, during reading week I could possibly take khushi out to the cottage.

MM: What? Are you gone crazy

Arnav: Akash, Anjali and Payal would be there too. All five of us. Not me and her alone. Promise, different rooms, different everyhing. (he said that as fast as he could, before his mother would continue). MM started to laugh.

MM: You are too adorable Arnav. I trust you both, so you have my permission, but, you will have to permission from Garima yourself, andddd you will also have to make sure that khushi will agree. You know she is the shy type.

Arnav mumbled under his breath.

Arnav: khushi wont say anything. Dont worry about her.

MM raised her eyebrow and asked arnav what he just said.

Arnav: Nothing mom, just i will have to think of away to get khushi to agree. But thanks mom. Arnav got up, and went to go and get ready. Who had time for breakfast, there was a lot to be done, and many people to convince. He spoke to akash and anajli and literally used the gifts that khushi send as bribes for them. He asked Anjali and Akash to get ready so they could go over to khushis house in the evening to get permission from her mother. On his way there, the bad feeling he had since the morning got stronger and stronger. Something was going to happen, and khushi would need him. HE just knew it!

He called khushi and she finally answered. He put the phone on speaker phone since he was driving.

Arnav: Hi Khushi, you are on speaker phone.

Akash/ Anjali: awww. Bhai. Why did you tell her. We would get to hear everything.. Man... Hi Khushiiiiii....

Both arnav and khushi laughed.

Khushi: Hi everyone..

Arnav: Acha khushi, us three are on your way to your place right now. Can you let amma know.

Akash / Anjali: AMMA???? Aranv looked at them and laughed.

Anajli: kya baat hai... Garima aunty say amma. Not bad.

Khushi: sure. Anything important?

Akash: let me tell you what bhai wants to say...Okay... No Khushi meri jaan, nothing important,, just that..... Anjali sing with me..

Tumse Milnay ki tamanna hai

Pyar ka irada hai,

Aur ek Vada hai..Jaaanaammmm... (movie Sajaan).

Khushi started to giggle.

Arnav: akash... Only i can sing that. Not you. Khushi blushed and sucked in her lips. Arnav knew she would do that. He was just imagining her standing there, head down, blushing, fixing her strand of hair behind her ear and sucking in her lips.

Arnav: Khushi we should be there in 20 minutes or so. Okay.

Khushi: Bye..

Khushi went downstairs and the door and told Garima. Garima started to panic.

Garima: Arnav is coming, hurry girls, get this done, finish this. Payal and Khushi started to run around helping Garima.

Garima: why is he coming, all ok?

Khushi: I dont know amma, he just said to tell you.

The door bell rang,and khushi wanted to run towards the door and open it. But she stopped herself. IT had only been a couple of minutes, and arnav said 20 minutes. He was probably just pulling her leg.

Garima opened thedoor. And started to yell.

Garima: Khushiiiii....

Khushi and payal heard Garima yelling, they ran to her. All three of them stood there shocked.

Precap: who is it?

I hope the snake has not shown up. Hurry up and get there Arnav.

Originally posted by: coderlady

I hope the snake has not shown up. Hurry up and get there Arnav.

Very very well done I must say!!!

Arnav always saves his Khushi from snakes, right... ;)

Chapter 69

Khushi went downstairs and the door and told Garima that Arnav was coming over. Garima started to panic.

Garima: Arnav is coming, hurry girls, get this done, finish this. Payal and Khushi started to run around helping Garima.

Garima: why is he coming, all ok?

Khushi: I dont know amma, he just said to tell you.

The door bell rang, and khushi wanted to run towards the door and open it. But she stopped herself. IT had only been a couple of minutes, and arnav said 20 minutes. He was probably just pulling her leg.

Garima opened the door.

Garima: Khushiiiiii.

Khushi and payal heard Garima yelling, they ran to her. All three of them stood there shocked.

Garima: Why are you here. Leave! You are not welcomed here.

The person walked into their house. Shyam was now in their house.

He smirked.

Shyam: I only came to visit his families new daughter in law. Nothing else.

Garima stood infront of khushi and payal.

A mother was there trying to protect her two daugthers.

Payal: Please leave us alone.

Shyam: Listen, you all know how much my elder brother Prakash loves me, and if he ever finds out that his new daugther in law refused to come and meet me or greet me, then i dont know how long their temporary relationship will last. Haina.

Khushi gulped, there was no way she could lose Arnav. And she knew how much Arnavs family meant to him. She started to walk towards shyam.

Garima looked at khushi with concern. Khushis eyes were moist, she gulped. Her heart was pacing, her mind was racing. She didnt know how and what she could do, but all she knew was that she loved arnav. Khushi softly spoke to Garima with moist eyes.

Khushi: Amma, Arnavs family means a lot to him.

Khushi walked up to shyam, stood a foot away from him. Her gaze lowered, hands folded infront of her. She was nervous, she was scared. Her eyebrows furrowed. She spokein a shaky voice.

Khushi: Namaste.

Shyam smiled, he had an evil look in his eyes. He was lustfully looking at khushi. He brought up his left hand and put it on her head. She closed her eyes tightly. Just his touching her made her feel dirty. He very slowly started to slide his had down her hair while keeping his gaze on the movement of his hand. She was taking deep and unrhythimic breaths. She folded her hands more tightly infront of her. Tears were coming out from the side of her eyes. Shyam now rested his hand on khushis right shoulder.

Arnav turned into khushis driveway and noticed a car. He knew that car. His eyes widened and he loudly yelled.

Arnav: KHUSHII...

He ran inside. He barged into the house and say khushi standing infront of shyam, with her eyes closed and crying, her hands folded infront of her.

Arnav: khushi.. . He said loudly. She immeidiatly opened her eyes and turned her head towards him. Her eyes left wide opened. She sighed of relief and smiled a little bit. Akash and Anjali also ran in. Arnav saw tears on khushis face and then looked at shyam. He saw shyams handon her shoulder. Seeing shyams smirk arnav had a glare of hatred in his eyes. How dare he touch his khushi. Arnav angrily walked towards them. Khushi looked at arnav, seeing his anger, she looked at shyam then back at arnav. She was scared. She knew arnavs anger. But she didnt know if it was for Shyam or anyone else. She gulped, her heart racing. Arnav walked up to khushi and shyam. He came and grabbed shyams left hand. And angrily but slowly pulled it back. He then came and stood right between khushi and shyam. Arnav folded his arms infront of him. Khushi tried to say something, arnav looked at her from over his shoulder, she lowered her gaze, put her hands down and took a step back. Her nightmare was coming true, who would arnav choose, how would he deal with this. He held her hands together infront of her stomach, rubbing them. She was nervous and he was angry. He was ASR.

Arnav: I think it might be better for you to go right now.

Shyam: Array, aisay kaisay. I am here to meet the new daughter in law. I wont leave without properly meeting her. Arnav beta, you dont understand, these types of relations need to be handled in a special way.

Khushi knew shyam was right, arnav did love her, but the society, arnavs family, what was she to do. Arnav was about to lose his cool, She walked up beside him and very gently placed one hand on arnavs elbow that was pointed out. Arnav looked at her from the side of his eyes. She was still looking down. He looked down and took a deep deep breath.

Arnav: I think you have already introduced yourself.

Shyam sat down onto the sofa, folded one of his legs onto the other and put his arms fanned out onto the sofa. Khushi sadly sighed.Arnav grabbed shyams collar with both of his hands and pulled him up. Garima, akash, anjali went upto arnav and tried to get him to let go.

Akash: Bhai,, what are you doing. Let go of him, he is our uncle. Arnav refused to let go. He just looked at shyam in the eyes. Shyam could see fire in arnavs eyes. Shyam was taken aback from aranvs unexpected behaviour.

Garima and akash got Arnav to let go of shyams collar. Shyam jerked back and tried to maintain his balance. HE gulped and was shocked by arnavs reaction. Everyone was shocked. Arnav knew what he had to do. He turned towards khushi. Folded his arms together. And stared at her. She was looking down, nervous, scared. In a very stern voice arnav spoke to her.

Arnav: Look at me!

She gulped and then slowly looked up to her. Everyone was looking at them. This was not arnav, something was wrong. Garima and payal knew what happened, but akash and anjali were oblivious. Shyam didnt know that arnav knew.

Aranvs eyes: IF you ever love me, even for a second, even for a bit, then go to him and...

Khushis eyes widened.

Khushi: Main.. Kaisay.. Voh.. She looked worried. She looked down and side to side. She started to lick her lips. Bite them.

Arnav: Khushi.. He has angrily but in a lower voice..

Arnav: Go...

Khushi looked at him again. She walked up to Shyam, gaze lowered. Garima was about to cry, what was arnav asking her to do. Khushis hands were shaking. Arnav turned around and stood right beside khushi. Khushi gulped. She felt him beside her. His arms still folded infront of him. Eyebrow raised. Very very upset and angry.

Arnav: Now! He said in a stern but low voice.

Khushi gulped and looked up at shyam. She took a deep breath. She remembered how shyam threatened her family, hurt her father, her father in the hospital, the slurs shyam made towards her mother, her sister, and how shyam attacked her. How arnav was hurt because of shyam, his pain, and how shyam touched khushi a little while back. She took a deep breath and gathered all of her courage. Her eyes looked directly at him. She had a blank face. Her chest started to heave. Without wasting another second khushi brought up her hand and SLAPPED shyam right across the face. God that felt Good is all she could think of. She let out a sigh of relief. Shyams body was turned a bit to the side, his hand on his cheek that was just slapped by khushi. What just happened.

Akash and Anjalis eyes were left wide open, their jaws dropped. Garima and Payal held their mouth closed in shock. Shyam was furious, how could this girl do this to him. He stood up. He raised his hand and brought it forward to slap khushi back. Arnav quickely grabbed it and came into the middle.

Shyam: Arnav, how dare you hold my hand. I am your uncle... YOUR UNCLE.. You dont know what they have done. I dont know what this girl told you. You trust her more than me, your own family. This entire family is filthy, they use all the females to...

Arnav: STOP! I will say this once and only once. He started to walk towards shyam in anger, as a lion walks towards its pray. Shyam eyes showed fear. He gulped.

Arnav: If you want to get to them, you MUST go through me. And next time you decide to bring in the family matters, then remember one thing, a son comes first, then any other relation. I am the SON of this family. You are now talking to the SON of this family. Khushi eyes started to cry, Garima and Payal as well. Sashi was there in his wheel chair. They all had tears in their eyes. Akash and anjali were left confused as to what was going on, but if their brother was taking a stand, then it must be for something big.

Arnav: If i ever see you coming towards anyone of my family members, for both families, I will not spare you. I swear I will not spare you. Right now I am letting you go right now, Next time i wont! I think you have outstayed your welcome, you may leave. With that Arnav grabbed Shyams collar and dragged him out of the house. Garima akash and Everyone but khushi followed him. Khushi ran upstairs to her room. She was crying uncontrolably.

Arnav closed the door and turned around. Akash and Anjali looked at him in confusion. Garima stood there with her hands on her mouth, eyes filled with tears. Arnav went over and wrapped his one arm around Garima.

Arnav: Amma your beta is here, dont worry, ok. Garima hugged him back. For the first time, she felt supported. Yes Sashi was a big support for her, but every since he came into his wheel chair, the responsibility of safety of her family was more on Garima. Arnav looked at Payal she walked up to him. He placed his hand on her head. He then gently cupped his new sisters face and looked at her lovingly. Payal started to cry. Arnav looked at Anjali and hinted her to take Payal. Anjali obliged. He looked at Akash and asked him to help with Sashi.

Arnav: Amma, you should go and rest. Akash will help you two up. I need to make sure nothing else happens right now. Garima nodded her head.

Payal told Anjali what had happened in the past few months with Shyam. Anjali couldnt believe what she was hearing. She made sure that Payal was resting, she then went towards Arnav. Arnav hinted her to go and help Akash. She obliged and went. Arnav went upstairs to khushis room. He made sure to go silently, without letting anyone else know he was going to her room. He slowly opened the door, stepped in and closed it. He knew khushi needed him right now. He saw khushi standing in the balcony. With her mouth closed with her hands. Tears rapidly flowing from her eyes. She felt his presence near by. She wiped her tears and gulped. She turned around and saw Aranv, just standing there by the door. She kept her gaze down and slowly waked towards him. Making sure to try to control her tears. She stood a little away from him. Arnav asked in a soft voice.

Arnav: Tum theek ho?

Khushi nodded her head while looking down. She turned around and was about to walk back to the balcony, she wasnt able to hold her tears back. He grabbed her wrist. Without pulling her hand, he just held it her there. She turned around and looked at him. She saw HER arnav there. Today, arnav proved to be the one person that khushi always desired to marry. He didnt just protect her, he protected her family. She couldnt control her self anymore. She went and tightly hugged him. She wrapped her arms around his back. He hugged her back, just as tightly as she hugged him. He rested his head against hers. She needed him like that, and he was going to be there for her, as long as she needed him to be. A few moments passed, and khushi finally was able to finish crying her heart out. She loosened her hug and then stepped back. He let go of her and just looked at her. She wiped her tears. She looked up at him and was about to say thank you, when arnav quickly put his finger on her lips. He shook her head lovingly. He only fulfilled his responsibilities, nothing else. He loved her, and today, she knew that he proved it. He came forward and picked her up into his arms. She wrapper her arms around his neck. He walked over to her bed and gently placed her on it. He didnt want to let go of him. She held onto his collar, shaking her head. Her heart cried out, "please dont go, please dont go". He smiled at her. He gently held her hand that was holding his shirt and placed it on her stomach. He kneeled down infront of her. He cupped her face and gently placed a kiss on her forehead. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath in. After a little while he moved back and whispered to her.

Arnav: Sleep, it has been a long day for you. I will take a pair of the house keys to lock the door. Everyone else is already sleeping. Okay.

Khushi whispered to him.

Khushi: Arnav... I love you... Aranv smiled ather. She smiled back.

Arnav: I know.. I am the best right.. Her smile grew bigger. He chuckled.

He left khushis room and went to go and see Garima and Sashi. He had to say bye to them if they were awake. HE was about to knock on the door, when Akash opened it. He looked inside to see Garima and Sashi both there. He went inside and Garima asked him to sit on the sofa near their bed.

Arnav obliged and went to first touch their feet. He then went and sat on the sofa.

Garima: Arnav, today you have proven that you really are my son. Thank you Arnav, Thank you.

Sashi just looked at Aranv. He was silent. Arnav looked down, he gulped. HE gave a faint smile. Sashis look was a bit worrisome for him.

Sashi: Arnav, why did you come today? Did you know he was coming.

Aranv was shocked, he immeidatly looked up and denied it.

Arnav: No no, I honestly didnt know.

Sashi: How did you find out.

Arnav looked down. He took a deep breath. He didnt know what to say. That he was Aish and khushi told Aish.

Khushi: Babuji, I told him. Khushi walked in and sat down beside her father. She put her head in her fathers lap. Sashi just placed his hand on her head.

Aranv sighed of relief. Thank God khushi came. He had no answer. Garima saw the tension on Aranvs face.

Garima: Arnav, why did you come then. Today? You are always welcomed, but how, why.

Arnav kept his head down. Facing Shyam was not an issue for him, asking khushis parents to take khushi out, now that was a problem.

Arnav: Actually Amma, Akash, Anjali and I were going out for a couple of days, I needed your permission..

Sashi: NO.

Khushi slightly moved her head. Her eyes wide opened. Arnavs eyes also opened. Everyone looked at Sashi. Sashi waited a moment.

Sashi: Arnav, you do not need our permission anymore. You have already proven yourself responsible.

Aranv sighed of relief. Khushi smiled and put her head back into her fathers lap. Eveyone else was pleasantly surprised. For the father of the bride to say something like that, was a very big thing. Aranv looked down, smiled and softly spoke.

Arnav: Thank you. But i still feel that I should ask you for permission. I needed to ask you, if Payal and Khushi Can join us. You can trust us.

Sashi smiled and so did Garima.

Garima: Aranv. You have our full permission to take them with you. Arnav smiled when seeing her. He politely asked if he was allowed to leave. He touched their feets and said bye. Garima asked khushi to go and close the door behind them.

Khushi smiled, blushed and sucked in her lips.

Akash and Anjali were walking ahead, khushi was behind arnav. They all reached outside.

Akash: So Desi Girl, I will need to be very careful around you from now on.

Khushi looked at him with furrowed eyebrows.

Khushi: Kya Matlab.

Akash: Yaar, kya chipka thi ho tum. Itni Zoor Ka thappar. Baapre. And if i ever bother you, Man, bhai will never spare me. That is for sure.

He held onto his cheek and started his funny expressions. Everyone laughed.

Anjali went up to Arnav.

Anjali: Bhai, I am very very very proud of you today. Khushi smiled while looking down. Anajli hugged Arnav. Arnav hugged her back.

Arnav: umm voh.. Agar ap dono ijazat dain, then may I speak to Khushi... Alone!

Akash and Anjali smiled, teased a bit then sat in the car. Arnav made sure that the door was closed. Arnav walked upto khushi. Her eyes wide opened while still facing down. She started to slightly shake her head and whisper without shaking her lips that much.

Khushi: Arnav, they are looking. Stop.

Arnav chuckeld

Arnav: Be Ready at 10 am tomorrow morning. Pack for two-three days.

He then walked up a bit more, kept his hands in his pocket, looked down. He spoke very softly now.

Arnav: Ahem. I might even send them back one day early, or stay a day back... With you.. Alone.. He raised his eyebrow in a very flirtish manner. Khushi was shocked. She took a deep breath in and held it. She gulped. Then gasped for air. She cleared her throat. And tilted her body of the side and started to wave and akash and Anjali who were looking at them.

She softly whispered,

Khushi: Daikh thay hain.. She sucked in her lips and licked them. She stood up again and looked down.

Khushi: Bye... And..Sunain... Call me when you reach home. Her smile grew wider. Aranv looked at her and chuckled.

He said bye, turned around and left.

Khsuhi went inside.

Arnav reached home and Shyam was already there waiting for him. He had already spoken to Arnavs parents telling them as how to Khushi has cast a spell on arnav and he was forced to do such awful things to him.

Arnav came in and saw his parents waiting with shyam. He took a deep breath in. Luckily Anjali already told Akash what Payal told her in Arnavs car on the way home. They both stood behind Aranv. Aranv walked up to Shyam. He looked at him directly into his eyes. Arnav folded his arms infront of him and just stared at Shyam.

Shyam: Do you see this, how is Arnav standing infront of me. His own uncle. I am telling you, the women of that house are no good.

Arnav: Didnt I already warn you about that. Arnav raised his eyebrow and now was becoming angry again.

Shyam: Arnav listen to me, you are not understanding me. She is not a good person, nor is her mother. They use themselves to get what they want.. I am telling you...

Prakash and MMlooked at Arnav and Shyam in shock.

That was it, Arnav was now angry. How dare someone say that about khushi. If arnav was not able to hear it, then how did khushi hear it for herself, her sister and her mother. Arnav now knew what khushi was feeling at that time. Arnav slapped Shyam right across the face.

Arnav: That is for trying to touch and disgrace my future wife. I am now standing infront of khushi and her family. Try to get near them one more time, and i swear i will forget all relations that exist.

Shyam stood up again.

Arnav: Akash, call the cops now!

Shyam looked at his brother, Prakash and MM.

Prakash: Akash, did you not hear what Aranv just said.

MM: Akash if you cant, then you tell me, and I will.

Shyam knew he was now in trouble. He just left. Without saying another word. But he would be back, he would get his revenge for this humiliation that he had to face, twice.

Aranv went to his parents and folded his hands infront of them, he looked down. In a softer voice he said,

Arnav: I am sorry, mom and dad. I didnt know what else to do. The things he said, or did. You dont even know.

Prakash put his hand on Aranvs shoulder.

Prakash: We know Arnav. We know everything. From before. I just wish we would have done something before. Arnav was left in shock, how did his parents know. But, he was just content with the fact that his parents supported him right now. Nothing more was made of this.

Arnav went to his room, and akash queitly followed him. Aranv thought that he was going to their own rooms. HE took out his phone and started to call khushi. Once he pressed dial, Akash jumped in and took his phone and went to Arnavs room.

Khushi: hello... Pohonch gae?

Akash: array haan janeman, tere khwaboon main pohonch gae hain.. Tum kab aogi.. Batao na.. MUAH..

Khushi was crackingup laughing.

Khushi: Akash.. You know how fast he gets mad so why bother. It was so hard to get his anger down when he was leaving from here, come on.

Akash: From there.. HA. That is nothing. You know what happened..

Arnav was telling Akash not to tell khushi. But akash just ignored him.

Akash: Mr. Romeo over here did the same as you.

Khushi was confused.

Akash: shyam was here when we got here. HE was telling something to Mom and Dad. He said something about you, and BANG...CHAPPPAKKKKK... DISHOOOMMMM. Mr.Roadside Romeo became the Terminator. He slapped shyam and told him.... That is for trying to touch and disgrace my future wife.. Man khushi, you had to be there.

Khushi was in shock. This is what she was scared of. This is why she was always worried. Arnav and his anger, his possessiveness for her.

Khushi: Akash...umm. Can i talk to him please.. And akash.. Alone.. Please.

Akash understood the concern in khushis voice. He went over to arnav and gave him the phone. Arnav smacked him across the head. Covered his hand on the phone and whispered to akash.

Arnav: why did you tell you, now she will get worried. Stupid.

Akash just shurgged his shoulders and said sorry. He left the room. Arnav took a deep breath and closed his eyes. HE could face the world for khushi, but to face khushi after facing the world, a bit difficult. Arnav closed his room door. He gulped, took a deep breath and answered the phone.

Aranv: hello, khushi listen. It was nothing like that. Its just people like that i cant really tolerate that much. He was asking for it. Its not my fault. Ok. So dont say anything about it. Nothing, i just dont want to talk aboutit. At all. Okay. (he spoke in a fast manner, trying to get it out as fast as possible)

Khushi waited a moment. She then softly spoke.

Meri har Khushi, har baat teri hai,

Sansoon main chuppi yeh hayyat teri hai,

Do pal bhi nahin reh sakthi tere bin,

Dharkano ki dharaktihi awaaz teri hai,

Tu agar abhi paas hota,

Tho shayad touch hi hogata...

She sit her bottomhim. He was left in surprise. His smilespread from ear to ear.

Arnav: tho abhi agatha hoon...

Khushi giggled.

Khushi: good night arnav.

Arnav: good night.. Tomorrow morning be ready.

Arnav fell back onto his head. Kissed his phone and then wentto bed. After a little while, Akash opened the door, He didnt hear arnav saying anything. HE looked in and saw arnav hugging his phone and then kiss it again, with the worlds biggest smile on his face. Akash held the door but put his head into Aranvs room....Akash had an evil big smile on his face. He started to raise his eyebrows again andagain.

Akash: Bhaaaaiiiiii... Baaat hoowiiiiii... How iskhushiiiiiiiii... Did you get a pappiiiiiiiii... Naughtyyyyyy naughtyyyyyy...

Arnav chuckled andthrew a pillow at him. Akash closed thedoor before the pillow hit him and ran.

Precap: Naughtyy naughtyy... ;)