Arshi FF : A Love Marriage | Thread 2 link Pg 1 - Page 15

Khushi reached her residence with her family, blushing all the way. 'He's so sweet' she thought and blushed. She went to her room, and laid down flat on her bed; his face flashing in front of her eyes. She woke up from her thoughts, when her mother knocked the room door.

"Yes Maa?" Khushi politely gave way to her mother to sit on the bed.

"Khushi beta.. As we've decided the engagement date after two weeks, so we need to start the preparations from now only. Arnav's ring, your dress, the gifts we need to give Arnav's family and--" Khushi's mother went on counting her mind-made list, making Khushi smile at her unnecessary stress.

"Maa. Relax. Everything will be done smoothly. You don't take tension.." Khushi comforted her mother, while she nodded.

"Ok then.. You sleep now. We have to go for shopping tomorrow" her mother said and went out of the room.

Khushi stretched her arms, taking a yawn and giving her phone a glance, she went into the washroom to change.

She was a simple girl. Little things in life cheered her up. Even for the greatest reward, she would only desire a plate of gol-gappas or some pieces of jalebi. She was a total family-person. Her day would start with hugging her parents! She cannot even imagine a life without her family. She loved everything. Even a single compliment would make her day. Ego or attitude didn't even occupied an inch in her life. She was a person who would let things happen as they are. No expectations. No complaints. May be that only made her out-of-the-crowd person.

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Arnav leaned back on his recliner after finishing his work, and Khushi's face flashed in front of him. His lips automatically curved into a smile. Why has he started smiling so much nowadays? May be because of Khushi. But she has just entered in his life.. and they've met just two times.. and she has this kind of effect on him! God knows what will happen when they'll get married..!

He picked up his phone from the table and dialed Khushi's number. His mind knew that this wasn't right, to call her at this time, but his heart wanted to listen her voice.. her chirping voice. Aww!

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Khushi picked up her phone, keeping the novel aside which she was reading since a few days at bedtime, and saw 'Arnavji' flashing on the screen. She smiled, feeling redness rising her cheeks, and pressed the answer button.

"Hello?" came a husky voice from the other side.

"Arnavji" Khushi slowly whispered, making him narrow his eyes in awe.

"Khushi. Were you sleeping?" he asked her, unsure whether he disturbed her.

"No Arnavji. I wasn't. I was just reading a book. But why didn't you sleep yet? You're working since so long" she scolded him, all-of-a-sudden feeling concerned for him.

"How did you know that?"

"There was a stack of files on your table" she reasoned him.

"I'm habited to it now Khushi" he said softly, making her sigh at his workload.

"Arnavji. Can I ask you something?" she asked him, pressing her lips against each other.

"Ya sure"

"Are you habited to work the whole day? I mean.. I know I am no-one to ask you this. But.. don't you give anytime to your family?" she asked him, softening her voice with every word.

Arnav gulped the new-developed lump in his throat. He knew that his voice would sound heavy, but he had to reply, "Khushi.. There's nothing like that. I've never learnt to spend time with my family after Mom and Dad. So I try to keep myself busy with my work. Still whatever time I'm left with, I sit with my family"

Khushi slapped herself for making him upset. Just because she loved to be with her parents, that doesn't really mean that everyone in this world would be lucky like she is.. "I'm so sorry Arnavji. I..I didn't mean to hurt you. Sorry"

"No Khushi. Please. Don't say sorry. Chalo lets change the topic" he smiled, nodding his head, "Vaise Khushi, are you coming for shopping tomorrow?"

"Shopping? Are you also coming? I mean. Yes. Maa said that we're going to shopping tomorrow, but.. I didn't knew that it was all planned" she replied in an excited-cum-confused voice.

"Relax Khushi. Di has invited your mom..I was free tomorrow, so I said that I'll also come" he told her, making her smile in excitement.

"Really Arnavji? So we are meeting tomorrow. Right?" she squealed in a glad voice.

"You are so excited to meet me?" Arnav asked her in a teasing tone, making her blush a rare tint of red.

"Nahi.. Haan.. I mean.. Arnavji." she stammered, flustered with the warmth which nowadays never left her cheeks.

"You are extremely cute Khushi" he complimented her, making her smile blushingly.

"Ji aap bhi" she replied innocently, letting a chuckle escape from his mouth.

"Chalo Khushi. You should sleep now. We're meeting tomorrow" he said, "Good night!'

"Thik hai Arnavji. Bye. You too sleep, good night!" saying so they hung the call. Khushi kept the phone on the side table, and switched off the light. 'Our first call' she said to herself and smiled widely. 'He again proved to be the perfect for me'

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-Sanjana.