Part 3
Khushi opened the door "Arnav" she whispered.
Arnav managed to smile at her "Um can I come in?"
Khushi nodded "Of course" Arnav walked in and sat on the couch.He watched as Khushi made her way towards the living room and sat down on the couch across from him "Would you like something to eat or drink?"
Arnav hesitated and then nodded "Do you have coffee?"
Khushi smiled "Yes I'll make it for you.Just the way in office right?"
Arnav nodded.Khushi walked in the kitchen and began making it.She didn't notice Arnav following her.Khushi turned around and gasped seeing Arnav so close to her.She leaned back and immediately was blocked by the counter behind her "Khushi" Arnav said in his husky voice.Khushi gulped seeing the intensity in his eyes "I want to talk to you about what happened yesterday at the restaurant"
"Y-Yeah" Khushi barely said.
Arnav smiled "Have a seat" he said gesturing to the small dining table.Khushi nodded and sat down.Arnav sat down across from her "Khushi" he said holding one of her hands in his "I know you must be worried and frustrated because of the rumors the press is spreading and I also know it's my fault.I should have been more aware and alert.Your family must also be very worried"
Khushi looked away "I..I don't have...a family" she closed her eyes "They...actually you see..they died in an accident a few years ago"
Arnav looked at her shocked "Oh I am so sorry Khushi.I didn't mean to hurt your feelings or-"
Khushi shook her head "No no.I am fine.Yes I do miss them but they're gone and I can't do anything to bring them back.Anyways please continue what you were saying"
Arnav slowly nodded "Khushi I know you must be horrified that the press is literally standing outside your building and trying to get a mere glimpse of you.I...I guess I wasn't really thinking when I called you my girlfriend but um" he scratched the back of his head "Um I actually well..."
"What is it Arnav?" Khushi asked curiously.
"Well Khushi.Actually I don't want you to think of me in the wrong way or anything but.Um" Arnav looked into her eyes and let go of the breath he realized he was holding.He tightened his hold on Khushi's hand "Khushi I..I really like you.I know it's much more than just simple attraction.I have liked you since the day I met you..actually the moment I saw you...Will you go out with me?"
Khushi stared at Arnav speechless "A-Arnav?"
"Khushi I don't want you to feel like you have to say yes or anything like that.I just wanted to tell you my feelings"
Arnav stood up.Khushi stood up too "Arnav...I-I don't know what to say"
"Khushi...if you feel uncomfortable with me confessing this to you then please tell me.I'll stop"
Khushi looked at the ground and stayed quiet for a minute "Can I give you my answer tomorrow at office?"
Arnav looked at her slightly shocked.She was actually considering his confession.He smiled as he felt a small hint of hope sneak in him "Of course Khushi.Till then I'll make sure to get the press out of here and nowhere near you"
Khushi smiled at him "Thank you" she said softly.
Arnav smiled back.Khushi went to the coffee maker and poured the coffee into a cup.She gave it to Arnav "I never thought somebody would get these kinds of feelings for me in such short time" she said as she watched Arnav sip his coffee "Why do you like coffee?" she asked randomly.
Arnav smiled and put the empty cup in the sink.He turned towards her "Because you make it" he whispered just enough for her to hear it.
He turned around and walked to the door.He opened it and was about to leave when he heard Khushi's voice ask him "Arnav how did you get inside the building without any of the media seeing you?
Arnav turned around and smiled at her "I have my ways" with that said he left.
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Khushi lay on her bed later that night.She thought about Arnav's confession. 'What he feels for me is more than attraction' she thought to herself 'Will there be a future to this?'
Khushi sighed and turned around,lying on her side.She closed her eyes and heard Arnav's words,his confession.It just kept repeating in her mind.She couldn't help but acknowledge that she may or probably does feel the same way for him as he does for her "Arnav" she whispered before falling asleep.
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The next morning just as Arnav had said,he had gotten rid of the media that had once stood before her apartment.Khushi arrived to the office and went to Arnav's cabin knowing well that he would be in his cabin.She knocked on his door and heard his firm 'Come in'.Khushi opened the door and walked in to see him deeply engrossed in a file "Arnav" she called out to him a bit softly.
Arnav immediately snapped his head up forward and stared at her "Khushi" he said standing up.
Khushi looked at him a bit hesitantly "Arnav your confession" she began.She walked towards him and finally when she stood before him she stared at him.
Arnav stared back and then broke the silence after a few minutes "Khushi I totally understand if you feel uncomfortable with what I had said yesterday an-"
"Arnav" Khushi interrupted.She smiled at him and said "I kind of like you too Arnav.More than attraction that's for sure" she admitted.
Arnav looked at her surprised and then smiled.He brought out his hand forward towards her "So will you Khushi Kumari Gupta go on a date with me tonight and officially become my girlfriend and change my status from single to in a relationship?"
Khushi grinned and nodded.She put her hand in his "Yes.Yes I will go on a date with you tonight.Yes I will officially become your girlfriend and yes I will change your status from single to in a relationship"
Arnav grinned "Great then I'll pick you up at 7"
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Khushi dressed up in a dark blue saree with no make up except for kajol and lip gloss.
Khushi was just finished putting on her last earring when the door bell rang.She looked at the time and smirked "You are too punctual Arnav" she muttered as she raced to the door.She calmed herself and then opened the door.
"Took you long enough" Arnav smirked.
Khushi giggled "You look handsome" she said taking in his clean black outfit with only the shirt to be blue.
"And you look beyond beautiful" he said giving her a bouquet of red roses.
"Thank you" Khushi said.She took the roses from him "They are beautiful" she put them in a nearby vase.
"Shall we?" Arnav said bringing his hand forward.
"We shall" Khushi grinned as she clutched to his hand and walked out the door.
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The dinner was pleasant.The couple already knew much about each other but it seemed as their conversations always seemed endless.They did dance for a while but it soon got late.Arnav drove to Khushi's apartment and dropped her off in front of her door like a gentleman "Thank you for this wonderful night" Khushi smiled.
"No Khushi.Thank you for this wonderful night" Arnav grinned.
Khushi laughed but stopped when she saw him leaning towards her "A-Arnav" she whispered.
"Khushi,I will be seeing you tomorrow at the office right?"
Khushi nodded "Y-yeah"
Arnav smiled "Great" he leaned towards her face making her close her eyes "I'll see you tomorrow" he pressed a soft kiss against her cheek making her let out a small gasp.
When Khushi didn't feel anything else she opened her eyes and saw he was gone.She quickly took out her keys and opened her door.She closed the door and leaned against it.She raised her hand to touch the place where her heart was rampaging and beating furiously.Khushi closed her eyes.Instincts told her no one would ever be able to make her feel this way...ever.
Dhak Dhak
Dhak Dhak
Khushi opened her eyes and smiled at the memory of Arnav and her own heart.
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