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Kuchh reshmee hai

Kuchh khurduraa

Abhi beh chalaa

Abhi hai rukaa

Haathon mein hai ret saa issaq teraa

"Arnav ji!!"

Arnav was on his cell when he heard her sweet voice calling him. He turned to see her standing on the other side of the narrow river and waving her hand at him. He smiled and waved back. His Nani has tied him to a 18 year old child-woman , who enjoys life to the fullest, smiles at the smallest of things, gets excited even at seeing a small packet of channa. She flutters from one place to other like a beautiful butterfly, filling everyone's life, who comes across her, with color and happiness. And he is falling hard for this implausibly innocent and beautiful girl with each passing day.

Us paar tu hai, is paar main

Lagtaa hai doobungaa is baar main

Jaane kahaan hai le chalaa, issaq teraa

Saare jahaan se hai judaa issaq teraa

Issaq teraa

Today was Sunday, and she wanted to go for a picnic. Its just been Six months to their marriage, and he has already lost count on how many places they have visited in this short span. Sometimes parks, sometimes museums, sometimes hills, sometimes just a walk...Now his Sunday is nothing like before. Not only Sunday, now nothing is like before. His quiet days are replaced by her nonstop chatter, his dull life is replaced by color of her selfless love, his lifeless Mansion is filled with her musical laughter and joy.

As he saw, she jumped in the water, the water reaching till her ankle. Giggling at the tickling feel of the running water under her feet, she crossed the river to reach him.

"Arnav ji, humne aapke liye ye dhoonda"(Arnav ji, I found this for you..) She forwarded a pink oxalis, her eyes shining with glee.

Arnav took the flower from her hand and leaned to drop a kiss on her cheek. "Thank you, Khushi ..."

Khushi blushed, lowering her eyes. The way he looks at her makes her feel so special. She lifted her eyes to look at him."Hum aapse bohot bohot bohot pyaar karte hai , Arnav ji .."(I love you so so so so so much, Arnav ji ..)

Arnav chuckled as she widened her arms to show how much she loves him. Holding her by her waist, he picked her off her feet and looked into her eyes. "Really?"

Khushi shuddered as his hot breath and husky voice washed over her face. But still she managed to nod. "Ji , bohot ..."

Arnav stared at her sweet face. He knows she loves him. Not only loves, it seems like her whole world revolves around him. He wasn't ready for this marriage, but he gave in. Not for his Nani, but for the little girl who loves him since forever. He had visited his Nani's friend's house in Lucknow when he was 18, along with his Nani. And soon after they had returned back to Delhi, his Nani had received a parcel. The parcel had a photo of a beautiful 10 year old girl, wearing a beautiful white frock, and a beautiful smile on her lips. Along with the pic was attached a small note, telling his Nani to not get him married to any other woman as now she loves her Grandson and will marry him soon. He and his Nani had had a great laugh at the cute antic of this girl. His Nani had called her friend, telling her about her granddaughter's antic. And in return her friend had shared yet another escapade of Khushi. Khushi had cried till she had forced her Mother to take her words back, who apparently had told her that she is too young for him and he is too old for her. And also had refused to have anything till her parcel along with her note was posted. And then the coming years was followed by her craziness for him.

He smiled remembering all her craziness. The craziness through which she had made her place in his life and heart.

"Aap bhi humse pyaar karte hai na?" (You too love me, don't you?)

Her words brought him back from his thoughts. He looked at her. Putting her down, he cupped her face, staring in her lovely eyes.

Tu meray, main teray saamne jab talak

Ye zameen ye falak khoobsoorat lagay

Kisht mein hai milee aaj kee ye khushi

Gin rakhe hain magar kal ke lamhe sabhee

Kuchh der tujh ko bhi tak loongaa main

Palkon ke taaron mein rakh loongaa main

Hai subah ke khwaab saa issaq teraa..

"Yes ... I do love you ..." He confessed.

Khushi smiled broadly. "Why? Why you love me?" She asked, not content with just his one line confession.

Arnav tucked a strand behind her ear, and bent down, whispering near her lips before placing his mouth on her sweet one. "Because you make my life beautiful Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada..."

haathon mein hai ret saa issaq teraa

Us paar tu hai, iss paar main

Lagtaa hai dooboongaa is baar main

Jaane kahaan hai le chalaa, issaq teraa

saare jahaan se hai judaa, issaq teraa

OS 4

It was the time when moon had galloped the sun, covering the sky with a dark blue blanket that seemed to black just as his life now!, The stars gave him hope of light but they could do nothing in front of the Black blanket...it seemed to be like a blanket drenched with his pain, looking high up at the sky he felt that he is left alone in the universe without any hope!, he felt like something has gripped his throat as he was unable to scream He just wanted to make just a last call but his mind refused to obey his heart ...Just if he could have acted otherwise things would have been in his stride, but Arnav Singh Raizada only listened to his mind and not heart, that left nothing but only endless torment for him!. He didn't wish to change the things happened six months back, he was ready to face its consequences but he just wanted to change the thing that happened last night and unite his heart with peace but the every attempt of his heart failed before his mind! His feet refused to bear the weight of his body and he sat down like a lost man clutching his head with his hands.

***FLASHBACK***

"Khushi think before taking any step", Anjali spoke out

"I did dii, This is my minds decision and I have to obey it!", Khushi replied silently he had sensed her eyes on him but didn't bother to look at her

"Khushi...!", Dadi almost screamed in a desperate voice her tone breaking as she was sobbing, but Khushi didn't bother to tur back and crossed the boundaries of the single hope that she would come back

***FLASHBACK ENDS***

A sudden jerk brought him to present, he saw behind the people in the car screaming at him but their voice was inaudible to him! But he began walking his legs brought him to the same spot where he had met her first, he observed keenly nothing had changed except for one thing...she wasn't there with him!

"What would have happened if you would have stopped her?", his heart questioned

"The girl who always took the words of Anjali dii and Dadi as a command that must be obeyed...disobeyed their plead...Would she have bothered about your call? Would she ever accept your rights on her!", His mind answered

"After what I have done to her thinking of her return was futile!...infact thinking of having any rights on her is unjust...You never had any rights on her Arnav Singh Raizada not even in the complete tenure of your contract marriage!", his heart replied..the voice was much malicious to his brain it seems it replied immediately

"Khushi isn't a 12 year old kid Arnav to not understand your feelings!...one who even understood your every signal...How could she miss the love in your eyes? Its clear that she wants to move on without you!"

"She did not miss the love in your eyes..didn't you notice her eyes? Didn't they reciprocate the same feeling in yours?", His heart demanded an answer now

"No she did not!...had she reciprocated your love she would have respected your feeling and wouldn't have left you!", his mind retorted

"She does respect your feelings the only thing is her self-respect..", his heart spoke out but his mind crushed it in middle

"No its not self-respect its her ego!", Arnav face hardened at this sentence...Yes it was her ego! She doesn't love me, the reason behind her marrying me was her sister's happiness and now ater every single truth is out why will she hold her past any longer, she must have thought a great future for herself!

**FLASHBACK**

[Talk after Shyaam being exposed]

"Khushi..I am So..Sor..", Arnav tried speaking something

"Sorry?", she asked back on which Arnav nodded slightly even without looking at her..Khushi laughed sarcastically, "Sorry huh?...its isn't so difficult to say it Arnavji try saying!", Arnav looked a bit flabbergasted...Khushi again looked at him with a firm eyes, "Let it be you cannot!", Khushi replied and turned to walk out but Arnav took a hold of her hands

"..Khushi...", he called out her name in a whisper audible to her

"Oh yes! My mind had skipped it...When is it happening?, She asked

"What are you saying Khushi?", he asked back

"When are we separating?", he was stunned with this direct and such clear reply, he stood still without a word!

"Kh...", he tried speaking but couldn't

"Speak out Arnavji, the six months have ended last Monday itself", Khushi replied looking into his eyes

"You were counting days?", Arnav asked

"...by law I shouldn't stay here!", Khushi replied

"Which law?", Arnav asked

"The contract laws Arnavji!", she said, just then Dadi called out her and she began to leave...Arnav took a hold of her hand, twisted it unknowingly and pinned her against the wall...It was only when she gasped out with pain he realized what he had done!

"So...Sorr", he said immediately after his act...Khushi stopped him in middle...,"Sorry is useless if the person guilty doesn't...understand its meaning! No need of any Sorry as even if you say it billion times it will have no effect on you Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada", she blinked her tears which did not go unnoticed by him still looking into his eyes with a strong confidence continued, "...and yes I had been counting these days to get released of this unwanted lock...I want a key to it...to free myself!"

"Had he loved you , he would have stopped me!", Khushi closed her eyes two peals slipped out of her beautiful eyes, she looked around no-one was there except her and her loneliness she took up her mobile to dial up his numbers but her hands hesitated, "That wasn't love that was just a guilt! Guilt that he misbehaved with a girl, guilt for that he spoiled a girl's life, guilt that he won't ever be apologized...just guilt and not love and that love was just a redemption for what he had done and she never wanted love with terms and conditions!", she tried explaining herself... as a complete night and a day had passed but she didn't get a single call from Arnav and here she was recollecting the memories of their first meet, the first time she got attracted to him! When she had bumped upon him spoiling his shirt with the colours! She knew Arnav cursed himself for what he had done upon her but she could never get angry on him..."That's my Love", she smiled to herself.

**FLASHBACK**

"Khushi...you want the keys of you freedom?", Arnav asked her as she came in his room the same day

"Yes!", she replied

"These are the papers of our contract marriage you signed...", Arnav began but Khushi did cut him in middle, "Forcefully!", she gazed at him with angry eyes

Arnav looked at her, took a breath and while exhaling said, "Yes!"

"What should I do with it?", she asked

"Keep them with you and there is a blank check inside for your free life!", he said pointing at the file

"Okay!", she said and moved to the couch took a pen and did write on the check and handed it over to Arnav and said, "This is what I want!...I had already packed my bags...I am leaving...the time has finally arrived", she said took her bag and began to leave after every two steps she paused for a while hoping he will stop her...but no he did not!

**FLASHBACK ENDS**

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Arnav suddenly heard a noise and his feet followed the direction given by his ears, his eyes dropped tears of happiness when he saw that sight before him

"So Arnav Singh Raizada..What happened now? You thought she doesn't love you do your mind is still on the same belief...remember Mr. Raizada she did ask you to give the keys of the lock of her life that you had imposed forcefully on her...the key was love...she didn't want your demand on her but always wished your rights on her...It was you who drove her into the sea of endless pain bound by a contract..she did want you to take her to the shores of love...She did see the love in your eyes but her own eyes lacked trust and belief in it...How could she make a last call to you hoping for your answer? What if you would have refused for your ego? Where would have she gone?", his heart again demanded answer, he searched for it but his brain had nothing in its reply without wasting a second he called Khushi from his mobile she picked up his call for few seconds no one spoke then finally Arnav realized he will have to take an initiative!

"How are you?", Arnav asked Khushi

"Enjoying my freedom!", Khushi said with a fake laugh

"Where are you?", Arnav asked her with a laugh as well

"At the station...waiting for my train", Khushi lied

"How will the rail come here? Where is its way?", Arnav added

"I mean...I am heading on for the station!", she replied as if correcting her slip of tongue and continued, "Why did you call me?"

"Its my last call", Arnav said and Khushi heard a small beep from her phone she looked into her phone and realized by seeing the call summary that the call had ended a few seconds back itself back itself

"Awaiting your reply!", Arnav said...Khushi realized that the voice is coming from her behind and not the mobile...she got up and turned...Arnav was hardly few steps away she ran and locked herself in his arm...Arnav tightened the grip of his hands around her

"Thankyou", she whispered in his ears

"Whats your answer? The key to your lock?", He said tightening the grip around her

"See the check", she replied

Arnav took out the check he had kept without seeing the amount filled was "LOVE!!!", he gripped her again his heart had won over his mind and love over his ego!

***The End***

"Dude there is such a pretty girl out there." NK sighed dramatically with his hand on his heart. "You find every girl pretty NK! Whats new?" Akash stated casually looking at his crazy flirt of a friend. "Well that was because I hadn't seen her yet. This one is like the definition of pretty. Trust me yaar!" NK tried proving his point. Akash picked up the glasses of water and neatly placed them on the tray "Let me go see." He grinned.

Khushi carefully turned the pages of the menu deciding what to order. She saw the waiter placing the glasses of water and leave. Irritated she closed the menu and placed it on the table "I really can't decide. Go ahead with whatever you guys want to order." Her parents and sister looked at her and smiled that was just Khushi she could never decide as to what she wanted to eat. Even if it was her most favourite place Hyatt!

"I agree she is indeed pretty." Akash smiled looking at his friends.

"Now, Arnav its your turn." NK winked.

"Not interested!" Arnav simply stated and walked out with a tray of paneer tikka for another table.

Bored of looking at her phone she looked up at the decorations of the elaborate Indian restaurant in Hyatt. Her eyes moved over to see the other guests and then it fell on a waiter rather a-very-good-looking-waiter! And coincidently that very second the-good-looking-waiter looked at her. Khushi flushed in embarrassment and looked away. Arnav din't take long to realise that this was the girl who his friends cum co-workers were gushing about. Pretty indeed! He smirked.

Just then her phone buzzed with another message from her best friend whom she had been fighting with since evening.

[Text Message]

Will you stop fighting if I tell you something interesting ?

There's this really good looking fellow I spotted! *Happy emoticon*

1 text message from Lavanya.

[Text Message]

Wait, where are you?

Khushi quickly typed .. In Hyatt!

Khushi spotted him again serving at another table. Her phone buzzed.

[Text Message]

Are you checking out waiters?!

Uhmm well, not waiters in plural but in singular. There's one really handsome one here. *The tongue sticking out emoticon*

Message sent!

She raised her head from the phone thats when hazel eyes collided with chocolate ones! He was at her table. Arnav carefully started placing the bowls from the tray which contained an assortment of different kinds of chutneys, pickles and sauces all the while looking at Khushi. Khushi felt a surge of excitement run through her veins as he looked at her, only her! There were three other people too but surprisingly they were too busy observing the chutneys and pickles while Khushi was too lost in observing the one who had got them. Placing the last bowl he turned to leave giving Khushi a final glance accompanied with a heart-stopping smile which introduced her stomach to butterflies.

1 message from Lavanya.

Send me a picture :D

What? No!! She typed back fast..

Lavanya.

God! Khushi you can click it in a way that no one comes to know.

Khushi.

My family is right here! I can't.

Lavanya.

You know you think too much. I wish i was there!

Khushi.

You would have asked him out by now i bet!

Lavanya.

Is he that hot? :O

Khushi.

Oh he's like melting chocolate on a sundae! ;P

Lavanya.

You better send me a picture or the fight is on.

Khushi.

Lets continue..

Lavanya.

What?

Khushi.

The fight ;)

Khushi bit back a giggle thinking of just how irritated Lavanya must have got. Serves her right for fighting with me for no good reason. Let me enjoy my sundae then she laughed inwardly and roamed her hazel eyes all around the restaurant but din't meet chocolate ones. Where was he?!

Arnav could bet his life on the fact that he had not laid his eyes on such a pretty girl before. Dressed in a simple white knee length dress with her hair open she looked no less than an angel. An angel who had very well noticed him too!

He went over to the Non-AC side of the restaurant which was separated by a glass wall covered with a see-through curtain and he spotted the object of his thoughts happily munching away on one of the delicacies.

Khushi saw a figure on the other side of the see-through curtain looking at her. Her eyes grew wide as she realised who it was! Arnav kept walking ahead not once breaking the eye lock. Khushi suddenly grew conscious of her looks and tore her eyes away from him. She was sure her hair had become a mess now, she tried smoothening it with her fingers and she felt crazy all of a sudden and wanted to laugh out loud. Was she really doing this? Oh yes she definitely was the butterflies in her stomach reminded her. She shook her head at her amused self and went back to concentrate on her plate.

Never had Arnav felt this strange rush of excitement before but he was totally loving this hide and seek of theirs. With his sole attention on the angel Arnav din't realise where he was walking and bumped into someone.

"Hey dude where is your attention?" NK questioned with mischief dancing in his eyes. "Don't tell me you're also floored by the angel?" NK continued teasing him.

Angel? What the? Could NK read his mind now? Arnav thought irritated.

"Not at all. I was just thinking about something." Arnav lied and went away.

Khushi fished her phone out and chuckled on seeing so many messages from Lavanya literally threatening her to send her a picture.

"Arnav." Akash called out to him and Khushi just in time managed to see her good looking waiter turn at the name ...so he was Arnav! She liked the name, alot! She saw him going towards the Non- AC area again and then disappear.

Khushi banged her phone on the table a little too loudly making everyone look at her she stuck her tongue out in an oops gesture and looked away. It had been a good 15 minutes now and he was nowhere to be seen. She had looked around in almost every nook and corner but couldn't spot him. Giving up she finally turned towards the right and on close inspection she finally spotted him he was keeping an eye on her from the see through curtain so discreetly that you would completely miss seeing a person in the first instance. So much to see me! She blushed, looked at him again and she could tell he was smiling too.!

Arnav din't know he possessed the skills of a stalker until this girl had walked into his life well actually, restaurant.! He saw a guest who was probably looking for a waiter and went to him reluctantly.

It was time to leave she knew as she saw her father pay the bill while her sister got up. Getting up she saw him serving at a table, he looked at her that very moment and looked away again at the guest. He was done serving at that table but was called again by another guest whose table was the farthest from the exit. He looked at Khushi for a brief moment, she was going to leave. Trying to control his growing irritation he never the less went to table. Khushi saw her sister leave while her parents were still in the process of getting up and her dad always had the habit of talking to the waiter at the end giving any suggestion or ask him his name etc etc. She waited for them to come and in the hope that he would come and she would be able to see him one last time.

But she couldn't see him anymore. After having scanned almost the entire restaurant he was nowhere to be seen. Dissappointment washed over her as she saw her parents now coming. With her head hung low she followed behind them quietly.

"Hope you had a nice time, goodnight!" She jerked her head up only to see her melting chocolate staring down at her.

After the initial surprise a wave of happiness hit her as she realised that he had actually managed to come say bye..one last time!

Her happiness reflected on his face too as she saw him smile at which she mentally awwwed'

Arnav felt his own heart explode with happiness at the joy he saw on her face. It was worth it he thought. He had seen her searching for him and with great difficulty he had managed an escape to go bid adieu to his angel!

Mouthing a bye she gave him the most dazzling smile he had ever seen and moved out while he stood staring at her retreating back.

Tick tick one, tick tick two, tick tick three. No not yet Khushi! What will he think? Wait for some time but her heart won the battle and she finally turned to glance at Arnav for the last time who quite expectedly was still there with his eyes fixed on her and then quite unexpectedly he winked!

Khushi gasped in surprise which later turned into a blush. "Khushi.." Payal called out to her "Come fast." Khushi took hurried steps and left.

Arnav too turned and went back inside she couldn't have got a better name he thought...happiness indeed!

PART 2:

"Hmm..so Khushi which one did you like?" She looked at her mother who stood carrying kurtis in both her hands.

"Ma I think the black one looked really good on you." Khushi said pointing to the black one.

"You think so too? Okay I'll buy it then." Garima smiled and moved over to look for more clothes.

Garima and Khushi were out shopping in Mumbai's famous Phoenix mall.

Arnav sipped on his lime juice, the cool liquid quenching his thirst he brought out his phone and sent a text to NK.

NK who was having a jolly good time in the lifestyle store turned around to have a look at the t-shirt section when his eyes fell on a girl on closer inspection he realised it was none other than the angel who had visited Hyatt like a month back! Just then his phone buzzed and he saw Arnav's text

Im at the food court come soon!

An excited NK rushed to the food court to tell Arnav that he had spotted the angel!

With a handful of tops in her hand Khushi went over to the changing room to try them out while her mother searched for other stuff.

Arnav spotted a rather enthusiastic NK waving out to him taking long strides to reach the table where Arnav was seated.

"What.?" Arnav asked when NK finally reached and made himself comfortable on the chair opposite him.

"Guess what?" NK said with a huge smile on his face.

"Exactly i just asked what?" Arnav said curious to know his friend's sudden enthusiasm.

"And i asked you to guess."

"Shut up and tell me NK!"

"I just spotted the angel!" He said excited.

Arnav was just about to ask whether NK had had just come down from heaven when it hit him, "Angel.?" He asked to know more.

"Arey the one who had come to our restaurant, the pretty one!" NK stated as if obviously.

It had been a month! But he hadn't been able to forget those hazel eyes, shy smile and the prettiest face he had ever come across. He often did wish he would get a chance to see her again and looks like his wish was fulfilled.

With a knowing smile playing on his lips Arnav stood up and asked "Where is she?"

"In the lifestyle store." NK simply replied.

"Lets go." Arnav said and smiled at NK who got the hint.

Arnav's eyes searched for her but couldn't find her. "NK you're sure right?" He questioned.

"I can assure you i wasn't day dreaming, it was her." He tried explaining.

Moving in a little further his eyes finally found her, she still looked like an angel to him dressed in a simple white top and jeans. He was surprised at how relieved he felt now that he was finally seeing her.

That very moment as if sensing someone's gaze on her Khushi looked up and her eyes met with melted chocolate ones. Her hazel ones grew wide in surprise .. no it couldn't be! She had to be dreaming and right then the Gods above decided to show her that it was indeed real, he smiled... well hello there butterflies!

Since their encounter in Hyatt Arnav had never really left Khushi's mind, she often dreamt of what it would be like to see him again. She certainly din't know that it would feel this amazing. A slow dreamy smile formed on her own face as they continued looking each other. Khushi was brought back to reality when her mother dragged her to the changing room to help her out. Khushi reluctantly followed but her eyes were still fixed on Arnav.

Arnav saw her disappear into the changing room, it couldn't work like this he had to talk to her. NK saw the irritation on his face and said "Arey she isn't going to live in there ok? Chill." To make him feel better.

Khushi finally followed her mother out after a good twenty minutes till then Arnav and NK had almost checked out the whole store twice. "Dude there she is." NK nudged Arnav.

Khushi's heart skipped a beat as she realised he was still here.

"Khushi choose fast we have to get going." Garima said as she eyed her daughter still holding to the dresses. Khushi looked down at the two dresses she really couldn't select which one to buy. Spotting a mirrow she went to it and held both the dresses to her body trying to decide when she saw Arnav's face in the reflection. Arnav saw the dresses and pointed out to the red one it was a simple one with a black belt. Khushi smiled finally deciding on the red one she turned to her mother "Khushi i think you should go with the black one." She heard her mother say. Her face fell as soon she heard that her mother din't want the red one. With his gaze fixated on her Arnav watched her carefully.

"Ma I have alot black stuff, i'll take the red one." She said with finality in her tone and looked at Arnav who visibly happy at her choice. She grinned at him.

God she was cute! Arnav thought.

With their shopping done Garima and Khushi went over to the billing counter.

With her mother around it was impossible to talk to her, checking his watch he realised that it would soon be time for their night shift at the restaurant this meant he had to leave soon.

Suddenly an idea struck Arnav he looked at NK with a sheepish smile. NK very well understood that look of his friend and asked "What do i have to do?"

Arnav removed a paper from his pocket, borrowing a pen from the counter he quickly scribbled his number "all you have to do is handle the mother for a second while i give this to her daughter."

By now Khushi and Garima were done paying the bills and walked towards the exit when suddenly from no where NK came and bumped into Garima throwing their shopping bags down.

"Oh god im extremely sorry aunty, let me help with you it." NK apologised and bent down to pick their bags.

Muttering an okay Garima too went for the bags. Taking advantage of this Arnav quickly caught hold of Khushi's hand and slipped in the piece of paper. Surprised and confused Khushi never the less took the paper and on opening it she realised this was a trick as she saw his number. She looked up at him and realised he was leaving but that very moment he turned back to look at her and...

he winked!

Tossing in her bed Khushi looked at the clock which said 12:00 . It was midnight and she just couldn't sleep!

Her thoughts were occupied by a certain chocolate eyed fellow. Khushi had been beyond excited on receiving his number this meant he was as much into this as she was! But then she would call him and do what? What would they talk about? Would they meet? Was he going to ask her out?

Khushi had never been in a relationship neither been on a date before. She was scared!

Being an alien to all this with a thousand questions swimming in her mind she turned to her best friend Lavanya who as expected was way more excited than her! Lavanya at first had scolded her for she hadn't yet given him a call. Khushi laughed thinking about her Lavs was crazy!!

With alot of coaxing from Lavanya, Khushi finally decided to give it a shot.

Next day with her entire morning spent in college and afternoon working on an assignment with her group Khushi finally reached home in the evening.

After freshening up she sat holding the piece of paper in her hand, sending up a prayer she dialled his number.

Arnav had now begun wondering if she would ever call him and just then his phone buzzed with an unknown number..was it her?

Khushi waited with baited breath for him to pick the call and when he finally did she forgot to breathe.

"Hello?" Arnav said hping it would be her.

With her heart pounding in her ears she managed to say "Hello."

"Khushi.?" He questioned.

"You know my name?" She asked surprised.

Happiness washed over him as soon as heard that so it was her!

"Yeah actually, i had heard your sister call out to you that day." He stated.

"Ohh." She said as she remembered.

"You're free tomorrow?" He asked not wasting a bit.

After thinking for a while she replied "Yes."

He released the breath he was holding.

"Cafe Connect, Bandra @ 6 ?"

"Done." As she smiled into the phone.

Arnav had reached the cafe 15 minutes before itself. He sat waiting for her. Never had been this excited waiting for a girl but then she was special he smiled at himself.

Khushi entered the cafe sharp at 6 and smiled as she saw Arnav waiting for her.

Dressed in the same red dress that Arnav had selected, Khushi looked every bit beautiful while her hair smoothly sashayed behind her.

Red complimented her milky white skin so well. "You look beautiful Khushi" Arnav said in a trance to which Khushi blushed and thanked him shyly.

Finally taking their seats Khushi was first to introduce herself "Khushi Gupta." She put her hand out for him which Arnav graciously took "Arnav Singh Raizada."

Raizada sounded so familiar Khushi thought as confusion marred her beautiful face. Sensing her confusion he decided to help her "Raizada Group of Hotels? Heard of it." He asked unsure.

Raziada Group of Hotels ofcourse "Oh my god! Don't tell me you are?" She left her sentence incomplete as her her grews wide and it her as to who he actually was.

Arnav smiled at her adorableness "Yes im the youngest son of Amit Raizada." He confirmed ending all her confusion.

Raizada Group of Hotels was one of the leading companies in India in the hotel business.

"Then why do you work in Hyatt? I mean you don't need to you have hotels of your own." She stated completely amazed at his revelation.

Arnav smiled at the obvios question "The thing is i am more interested in serving people and seeing over to ahotel works in the front rather than looking at the business behind it. Being the youngest I got the liberty to do whatever i wanted. My brother has been handling the business with my father all this while and I will be joining soon too but in a few months." He finished.

Khushi was beyond surprised.. she was here with Arnav Singh Raizada, the owner of the Raizada group .. a date with him! Lavanya would be ecstatic she thought and smiled.

With a little hesitation and awkwardness in the the beginning Arnav and Khushi had hit it off really well. They talked about anything and everything. They had never imagined they would enjoy each other's company so much that it was almost over two hours now as he finally glanced at his watch.

Khushi admired his love for his elder sister and respected him for he thought being a waiter din't make him any small. The more she got to know about him the more she liked him.

One thing he realised was that she very young and innocent and that it was the first time she was out with a guy. When he had asked her as to why she decided to come out with him she had simply stated because she wanted to and that had warmed his heart to no end she had somewhere placed her trust in him and he wanted to make sure that she wouldn't regret.

"Khushi im 27." He stated, he wanted to get done with this.

Khushi understood what he was trying to imply on "I'm 21 Arnav."

"Our age gap..." He started.

"Doesn't matter to me atleast, age is just a number!" She said her eyes filled with hope.

Any uncertainty he had regarding their age was removed by Khushi, he was glad that she wanted this as much as he did.

He gave her one of those heart stopping smiles putting an end to this discussion.

Smiling back at him happily she looked through the glass and realised she should leave.

"We should leave its getting late."

"Yeah lets get going." He paid the bill while she waited for him at the exit.

Dark clouds loomed over the sky indicating it would shower anytime. They walked out of the cafe.. "Come i'll drop you."

"Actually, drop me to Lavanya's house im going for a sleepover."

"Sure." He said sweetly as if he would take her anywhere she wished to.

No sooner had they started to walk towards the parking area that the heavens began pouring.

Haven't expected it to rain so soon they all but ran to the parking lot. On reaching the parking area

Arnav began drying his hair while Khushi stretched her hand out in the rain and played with the water. Khushi loved rains, loved getting wet and splashing water all around with a mischeivious glint in her eyes she collected a handful of water in her palm and splashed it on Arnav.

Not expecting it at all Arnav looked at a happy giggling Khushi ..she began playing with the water again with childlike glee. Well rains aren't that bad after all he thought!

"You know what its said that whenever it rains its either the beginning or the end of a love story." Khushi began her chatter still enjoying the rain.

With a naughty smile dancing on his lips Arnav moved closer "Well, you know what i think?"

"Hmm." She absent mindedly replied.

He caught hold of her hand and pulled her to himself, Khushi gasped in surprise.

"It most definitely is the beginning of a love story!" He kissed her hand as Khushi turned a deep red while the rain gods above winked at each other!