When I start this story I only intended this for this to be a os, it may become an ss now. i did my best to detail as much as I can so i hope that it makes sense and that you like the chapter. Happy Reading all.
Part 6
Both the ladies hugged each other, however they did not realise that all this time a pair of ears were actively tuned into their conversation.
Anjali: "Wish you all the very best Khushiji. I do hope hear some good news very soon"
Khushi: I hope so too Anjaliji. I am starting to like Ranveer but I don't know if I want marry him at the moment or not. Thank god everyone at home is happy for me to take time and think about getting married.
Anjali: That is a very good thing. Take my advice and use this time wisely. Take your time and know more Ranveer, and I mean know what he is like as a person, what he likes, what he doesn't, what may anger him and maybe other things about him. Remember that I am always here if you want to talk more.
Khushi: Thank you Anjaliji, I should be going now. Ranveer is taking me out somewhere.
Anjali. Really. Where are you two going?
Khushi: He hasn't told me. It's a surprise.
Anjali: Ohh... I won't hold you up anymore. He is probably becoming impatient waiting for you. And one more thing, our cousin NK is coming from Sydney tomorrow, can you all come over tomorrow do we can introduce NK to you all.
Khushi: Okay Anjaliji. I will bring everyone tomorrow. I should go now
Anjali: Okay, bye.
Khushi: Bye
Unaware of an angry lion, Khushi was happily going downstairs when she was pulled into the lion's den only to face the wrath of Arnav Singh Raizada. Just by the way Arnav was looking at Khushi, she could tell that there was something serious going and she may not like the answer. Arnav on the other hand had a ping pong match going on in his head. He was confused about his feelings for Khushi, but this time, he realised what he felt for Khushi. Seeing her with Ranveer ignited a jealousy that he had never felt before. He decided one way or the other, he will tell her his feelings before she leaves. He usually listens to his head, but today he decided for once that he should listen to his heart.
Arnav: So ended up coming here after our phone call. What were you saying, oh yes "I can't come this evening"? So what happened. As usual you always end up doing as I say.
Khushi: What! I only came here because Buaji asked me to pick up some things for jiji. And why would I do as you say. Am I your slave?
Arnav: Don't you dare talk to me like that.
Khushi: So what, just because you are ASR everyone has to listen to you and do as you say. Everyone has a life.
Arnav: Ohh I get it. Now days you are spending most of your waking hours with him, I saw how close he was sitting next to you and the way you were acting around him.
Khushi: Who I spend my time with, who I go with shouldn't matter to you. You are no one to decide what I should do with my life.
Arnav: Right, who am I to make decisions about your life. I am just your sister's brother in law right? After all you must be getting a good deal. Speaking of deals, why are you always roaming around with Ranveer huh. Who is he, your friend. No he must be your boyfriend. Your family is wanting you to get married to him right. You couldn't get Arnav Singh Raizada, so you thought might as well settle for a professor, right...
Looking at him, Khushi could feel pools of tears at the surface of her eyes. She thought "Why do I always give this man importance, I have only known him for a year, but why. Every single time I do something, he finds a way to hurt me whether it is by saying something or making me do things that I do not want to do like staying up all night to type up unimportant work or standing in the car park getting drenched in the rain or saying something that will hurt me. She decided that she will not fall weak in front of this man and instead show him his place in her life.
Khushi: Yea so what if I am getting a better deal. What is not to like about Ranveer. He is 10 times far better than you. You always insult by showing my status and he doesn't. You always find a way to hurt me, but he some how makes me happy. I can easily be friends and be myself with him, but not around or with you.
Without letting her finish, Arnav grabs her waist and pulls her close to him
Arnav: Don't you dare talk to me like this
Khushi: Why, I can talk how ever I like
Arnav: If you don't stop talking, I might make you stop talking.
And with that Arnav started to move is face closer to Khushi's face, but before he could do anything, he was pushed with such a force that surprised him.
Arnav: What happened now. Do you not feel the same way I do? Does your heart beat not thump harder like mine when we are around each other and do you not think about me when we are not around each other?
Looking away Khushi said: I don't need to answer you. I have to go Ranveer is waiting for me.
Before she could go, she felt herself being swung around into a rock chest, and she realised who it was
Arnav with boiling rage in his eyes: RANVEER RANVEER RANVEER. Why is his name always coming from your lips? You want to go right, but before you do just tell me do you love me the way I do
Shocked with Arnav's confession, she never thought that she would hear this from his mouth, but she didn't quite have the same feelings like she did before he got engaged and before she met Ranveer. She decided that she will not lead Arnav on and will try to stay away from him as much as she can
Khushi: No, I don't love you. Not anymore and I may never love you as much as I did at one stage in my life.
Arnav: Khushi, you loved me?
Khushi: Yes, but not anymore.
Arnav: Oh right, I understand. It's Ranveer right. You love him that is why you are spending more time with him and that is why your family wants you to get married to him.
Khushi (shocked at the revelation): How do you know?
Arnav: I overheard your conversation with di. Don't worry I won't say anything to anyone because there is only one thing that matters to, and it's that I love you.
Khushi: No this isn't right. You have some responsibility to Lavanyaji. She is your fianc. Please do not make me the other woman. She is a very close friend and I don't want to hurt her and one more thing. I don't think I will be ever to love as you as I once did. Don't hurt Lavanyaji please. I have to go. Ranveer is waiting for me.
Wiping her tears, she left Arnav's room as fast as she could and went downstairs smiling to where Ranveer was waiting for her. After collecting what they came for, they said good night to everyone and left from there leaving a wounded bear behind. Lavanya came up Arnav and put her hand on his shoulder.
Arnav: Why Lavanya. Why did I make such a big mistake? See how I made such a big mistake and now along with mine, I ended up hurting you.
With tears in her eyes, Lavanya decided that she wouldn't help either as they both were very close to her heart, but still she decided not to leave Arnav broken like he is now.
Lavanya: ASR, I know you are very hurt, but look at it from Khushi's point of view, what she did say was right, but by they way she spoke, she didn't want to pursue any relationship with. I am not saying this as a jealous fianc, but saying this as a supportive friend. Don't force her into anything or try to make her life I hell, I know that you are very capable of doing so, but don't do it. There is saying that I have always hear, if you love something, let it go but if it's your it will come back.
Arnav: I'm sorry Lavanya. I didn't mean t hurt you, you know how I am, but if we break this relationship Nani will be hurt as she has now very fond you, but
Lavanya: What but, we are friends and friends do not leave each other drowning instead they stick with one another, and that is what we are going to do, if that is okay with you.
Arnav: I honestly don't know what to say Lavanya...
Lavanya: Nothing, but first you need to freshen up and then we will go downstairs together and have dinner. You are looking like Devdas minus the alcohol.
Arnav (chuckling): Okay as you say boss.
Edited by Shiona - 9 years ago
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