Part 7
Khushi was all in smiles when she reached home. This didn't go unnoticed by her mother and what she saw... confused her more... more than smiling her daughter was blushing.
Khushi... she called in a stern voice to which khushi got jerked and came out of her dream land.
Where were you??? Her mother asked..
Today you are late from college you didn't even tell me that you will be coming late can you please care to explain me where the hell were you this long???
Woh... amma... khushi started stammering... the way khushi has been brought up in a conservative family she was not quite used to lying as she was always scared of getting caught hence she was really tongue tied as to what she will reply.. but she also new that her mother will not let her go unless she answers her question.
Iam asking you khushi where were you???... her mother shook her a bit bringing her attention back.
Woh.. amma Lavanaya had some work in library because of which we became late.. nothing much she said lying to her mother for the first time.
This is what happens when you fall in love... she thought, you tend to start lying to each and every person.
Iam not quite buying that excuse khushi... I am observing you from last few days.. you have changed after you joined college. One moment you are sad and depressed and today when I see.. you are all smiling due to some unknown reason.
Is there something you are hiding from us???... don't indulge yourself in unwanted things that you may have to regret later let me be clear about it.
We are allowing you to study only because Rohan bitwa agreed to it don't make us regret our decision.
What happened garimaji??? Why are you eating her alive with your words.
Dekhiye ji... very soon I want to get her married I don't want to wait any more the more she roams around with her frinds the more Iam worried. If something happens what will we reply to Rohan and his parents.
Ohhhooo garimaji you are just over exaggerating the matter. What happened that you are saying all these things making our bitiya sad. See.. she is in tears with your harsh words. Khushi was weeping like anything hearing her mothers taunts, more than her mothers words what was making her more upset was the reality of her life and her relationship with Arnav. She doesn't have the right to love or to be happy.
Shashi was always soft to khushi hence couldn't see his daughter in tears. Go bitiya go inside your room and dont feel bad about what your mother said. She is just worried about you.. you being our only daughter. Khushi left the room with disturbing thoughts running around her.
Once she reached.. she couldn't control and fell down on bed crying loudly. Hey devi maiyya... hum kya kare... I cant marry rohan... I cant leave Arnav I love him too much devi maiyya.. and more than me... he loves me so much that he will not let me go from his life. How will I handle this I cant go against amma and babuji... is loving someone a sin please tell me... help me...
Suddenly she heard something vibrating beside her... she opened her bag to see what it was..
Flashback...
Arnav its late I need to go... Amma will be worried... khusi said after coming out of his embrace.
Arnav was not ready to let her go... khushi please... thodi der aur... I want to be with you.. Arnav said..
Arnav please... khushi pleaded...
Arnav understood even if he wants he cant probably make khushi wait for long...
But before leaving her he wanted to give her something for his peace and sanity.
Khushi saw him taking out something from his pocket, and she was scared to think whether what she is thinking was right.
Khushi... I want you to keep this... saying this he gave khushi a Mobile and khushi was shocked.
She pulled back.. no Arnav have you lost your mind I cant keep it please...
Khushi please don't say no I cant stay without talking to you, I will go mad... please keep it.. I promise you that I will not call you much whenever I feel like talking to you I will send you a text, then if you are free and no one is around you... you can call me back. I know you are scared about your parents.. but please khushi I need to hear you before sleep or I will loose my sanity.
Arnav please try and understand my amma is very sharp she will easily catch me and then probably I wont be let out of house if she comes to know do you want that?? She said while caressing his face.
Arnav was upset she could see, she saw a helpless expression on his face... You shouldnt have fallen in love with me Arnav... Iam not the girl who will be able to give you the happiness you deserve... she said feeling dejected.
Arnav was furious beyond words he just grabbed her waist and held her tight... don't you dare say that again.. your mere presence makes me happy you know that... you don't even know the extent to which I adore you... love you... I can go to any limits khushi... for you... for my love... for our love...
I have never felt like this for anyone... the thought of you going away from me also kills me... he started kissing her all over her face like a mad man who has been deprived of water in a land of hot desert. The feel of her... her presence with him.. her love for him was all making him crazy..
Khushi was lost in ecstasy the way he was loving her... feeling her... was all new to her. She has heard about intense love stories but never imagined that someday she will be loved with so much passion. Khushi look at me... arnav said after getting a fill of her to his heart's content..
Khushi looked at him with eyes full of love.. Khushi... I love you.. I love you like crazy.. don't ever leave me... I don't know what I will do if you go away from my life. One thing Iam sure... that I will never be able to love anyone in my life like I have loved you... You are my first and last love.
Khushi looked at him as if asking him a series of questions with her eyes. She couldn't bare it any longer... she can do anything for this man who has given her unconditional love.
Khushi... I understand that you cant keep this mobile becoz of your parents... its ok I will talk to you in college everyday.. he said genuinely while caressing her face... he didn't want to force her and put her in an awkward situation.
But khushi had made her decision, may whatever come she cant deny this man with whom she has madly fallen in love.
She pulled his hand and took the mobile after putting in silent mode and kept it in her bag.
Arnav was shocked on khushi's reaction. Khushi... I hope you are fine with it.. please... its ok if you cant... she put her finger on his lips and just said I love you too much Arnav ... there were tears in her eyes and she hugged him as tight as possible never letting him go.
Arnav too hugged her back and said I will text you tonight just call me when you are free and if you are not able to call just text me I will understand.
Flashback Ends
Khushi took out the mobile from her bag and when she saw his message more tears started flowing from her eyes...
Arnav - Hey love what are you doing... can we talk...
Miss you...
Khushi called him making sure that the door is locked and her parents are not around.
Arnav was just lying down lazily on his bed thinking about today... the time he spent with khushi when he heard his mobile ringing...
He jumped on the bed and picked in one ring... Khushi...
Ar..nav...
He was dead... oh..how will he sleep now... the way she called his name... he was lost..
He came back from his dreamland when he heard her sobs on phone...
He got worried.. khushi... what happened sweetheart???...
Why are you crying... tell me something...
Arnav... she sobbed more...
Now he was hell worried he got up from his bed... khushi you are killing me tell me what happened... khushi... for my sake jaan please tell me... I cant bare your tears...
When he realised she is not going to speak. He said something which knocked out her senses..
Iam coming sweetheart wait for me... and he disconnected the phone.
Arnav... Arnav... listen to me...
She called him back but he didn't pick up.
She was worried what if he comes here... hey devi maiyya.. its 10 in the night if anybody will see him I will be killed.. Please devi maiyya please save him and me from getting caught.
Though khushi was worried a part of her just wanted to see him and break down in his arms.
Ratna saw a worried arnav going out at 10 in the night..
Arnav ... where are you going beta...
Not now mumma... she needs me ... I will tell you when Iam back...
Khushi was sitting worried on her bed when she heard a sound from her window.
She went near the window and suddenly arnav jumped inside...
She was about to scream when he shut her mouth with his hands. Shhh... its me...
She removed his hands and went ahead and closed the windows. She knew her parents have slept but still she was worried about they turning up at her room with any kind of noise.
Arnav.. yeh tum.. what are you upto... please go home... anybody can come...
Shhh... tell me why you were crying he asked while caressing her face... the moment he looked into her eyes she broke down and hugged him tight.
Arnav consoled her trying to relax her... Arnav.,.. I don't know what to do... Iam scared today Amma was doubting me she thought Iam hiding some thing from her and she reminded me of my marriage with Rohan.
Khushi felt Arnav gritting his teeth. She pulled from the hug and looked into his yes. Arnav gripped her waist with an intensity to burn everything that comes in between them.
Arnav... are you ok?...
You are mine khushi... I will not let any Rohan take you away from me... did you get that... he said with anger all over his face..
Khushi sighed with a helpless expression.
Khushi... look at me he said while cupping her face...
I want to know whether you are with me or not... If you are with me... I can fight the world...
She nodded to him. I am with you Arnav...but my parents...
Khushi when is Rohan coming???
This weekend...
Ok you tell him that you want to meet him outside and I will also come...
Arnav let me talk to him first then you can join us, he is my friend too and a great guy... I dont want to break his heart... please let me deal with this... she said with an innocent face.
Ok... khushi if that is what you want... but remember one thing that you are mine and not in any case Iam letting you go away from me... saying that he swooped down for a mind blowing kiss which knocked her senses... Arnnav...
Yes baby... the way you say my name it makes me mad I cant keep my hands to myself...
Khushi blushed hearing his words... Arnav you need to go now please...
Ok promise me... any situation we will deal it but I don't want these tears in your eyes any more do you get me...
Yes... she nodded.
Ok bye sweetheart..saying that he left...
Days passed by and finally Saturday the man himself came for whom khushi was waiting desperately not because she missed him but becoz she wants him to know that she is no more only khushi... she has become Arnav's khushi... she wanted to tell this to everyone..
Namaste Aunty.. Namaste Uncle... Rohan smiled while touching khushi's parents feet...
They blessed him... while garima said... bituwa... ab hum aapki aunty nahi amma honewale hai...hearing that rohan smiled... but there was someone who was getting nervous every moment.
Rohan turned towards khushi and gave a broad smile... Hi Khushi... how are you...
Khushi gave a half smile... Iam fine Rohan how are you???
Iam good and hows studies going on...???
Good... I liked the college and thanks for everything...
Garima and shashi left from there giving the couple some space to talk as they thought it was needed.
Garima was all happy... finally the day has come she cant wait for khushi to get married. Where as shashi didn't fail to notice the strong hesitation on khushi's face. He hoped that his daughter is on the right path.
Thanks Rohan.. if it wouldn't have been your support... I wouldn't have been able to pursue my studies...
Hey don't thank me khushi you deserved it after all you are a bright student.
Mmm... Khushi didn't know how to start... Rohan I wanted to talk to you something important... if you don't mind can we go out and talk..
Rohan was shocked by khushi's direct invitation,, as he knew how shy she was...
But then he also knew that somehow he also wanted to talk to her know her before their marriage.
Sure khushi shall we have lunch out I know a good restaurant here.
But Amma... babuji... i don't know whether they will allow.
You don't worry about that I will convince them.
Ok so the much awaited discussion is pending and will be updated in next chapter. I know the pace is slow, but I wanted to show khushi's inner turmoil and arnav and khushi's bond becoming stronger.
Please leave your valuable comments... Next update probably next weekend or if I get time will try to update in between.
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