Nanhe ji realised that I was moody . He started cracking jokes . It took no time for me to become normal .
I learnt one thing from all the bad I faced . Never cry for the things which don't matter to you .
So I deleted those two people from my mind .
Sheetal : You forgot us !
Khushi : No Sheetal .. I didn't why would I forget you both ? Aman come on convince your Sheetal now . She is angry with me .
Aman : Can't help Khush . Your fault !!
Khushi : I was busy with these preparations .
Sheetal : Forgave you now . But from now onwards you have no excuses.
Khushi : Okay Baba !! Fine .
We were talking and then Arnav joined us . We four were talking and talking . Don't know for how long !
But while Arnav was talking , I did have a feeling . It was terrible . How can someone think of me like that ? Am I really trapping Arnav ? But why would I ? I'm against all those . When I saw how the consequences of trapping someone with my very own eyes , why would I trap someone ? Someone who is special for me. Very much special ?
Arnav : Come lets have our dinner .
We went outside to the lawn .
Khushi : I will feed Manik and Aisha first . They must be very hungry . Jiju and jiji are busy in handling the guests .
Sheetal : Yeah ..sure ..
Arnav was simply smiling . This suits him .
I took a plate for me , Aisha and Manik together because we three eat very less . And we wanted to attack the desert - Chocolate cake !
Arnav was standing behind me . So close to me . This reminded me of our farewell . Where he exactly stood behind me . Glaring at me . I had a few unknown sensations then . Now he is glaring me but now a chill ran across my spine . Am I too nervous just because he is glaring from behind ?
Same as then , we both caught the same serving spoon and shared the eye lock . I moved my hand . He served me first !
This was quite surprising for me .
Khushi : Bas Bas .. Enough .
He stopped and served for himself .
Aman and Sheetal saved places for us . Aisha was sitting on the table and Manik was sitting on the chair beside me . I was feeding them while pampering them as always . Arnav all the while was stealing glances at me . I know he is having a hard time .
He is having a hard time FOR SURE !! He is not able to concentrate on Aman's talks and he is not able to stare me . All I could do was smile at his helplessness .
Aman : What was I telling Arnav ?
Arnav : Khushi .
Aman : I was talking about my brother .
Arnav : Yeah he is getting married .
Aman : What?
Manik : No he got selected in the Nationals .
Aman : Arnav tu Na ek kaam kar . Tu na Khushi ko dekh te reh . [ Arnav do one thing . You keep staring Khushi ]
Khushi : Aman !
Aman : What did I do ? He is not even able to keep his eyes off you !
Khushi : There are kids over here . Behave yourself .
Sheetal : He is becoming so shameless day by day !
We laughed . But Arnav's condition is worsening ! He is so desperate to talk to me . But I can't help this poor guy .
After our dinner we went back inside . I was standing in front of the same French window . Arnav caught my wrist and dragged me to his room .
Arnav : You know how much I missed this .
Khushi : Missed what ?
Arnav : Our conversations .
I couldn't help but smile .
Khushi : Can we go back ?
Arnav : I didn't get you here to leave you so soon .
Saying this he moved towards me . I pushed him . I walked to the French window and leaned on it .
Arnav stood opposite to me leaning his back .
The spring wind made my spirit rise . How good can someone feel when they are actually enjoying such a pleasant nature ? I just love nature .
But I think this moment is special as Arnav is with me . Staring at me . Of course this was actually reminding me of those days when I used to die to look at him and he used to ignore me . But today .. this day has come when I'm ignoring him and he is falling back of me .
Life is really unpredictable .
Arnav : It indeed is ... I meant life is really unpredictable .
He and his mind reading process .
Arnav : I'm so sorry for those days when I never bothered for your feelings .
Khushi : You don't have to . I'm satisfying my revenge by ignoring you now .
Arnav : So you aren't accepting me for a revenge ..
Khushi : No .. I just need some time..
Arnav : What does that mean ? You do accept that you feel something for me !
Khushi : I didn't mean in that way . I need some time for myself . I want to become something in my life . I want to be independent .
Arnav : So get back to AR .. You can make a good future from there .
How can I tell him that I will be leaving him ?
Khushi : Please don't start all that again..
I looked back at the pool and a feeling of refreshment struck my soul .
Arnav : I love you so much !!
Khushi : I hate you so much !!
I said playfully .
Arnav : Marry me Khushi !! You can love me after the wedding but please marry me .
Khushi : Idea toh bahot accha hai ! Aapko kisne help kiya ? [ The idea is very good ! Who helped you? ]
Arnav : You are a devil .
Khushi : Thank you . Arnav I think we have to go now .
Arnav : Please mat jao. [ Please don't go ]
I was melted but I don't think it is appropriate to stay here for long.
Khushi : Jaana Padega. [ I'll have to ]
He closed his eyes .
Arnav : Toh hum saath mein chalte hain . [ So let's go together ]
Khushi : Aapki marzi [ Your wish ]
I don't know why I said that . Those two words just escaped from my mouth .
Arnav took big steps towards me and sealed his hands with mine . I arched my eyebrows.
Arnav : Saath mein jayenge [ We will go together ]
He clutched my hands tighter . We both were walking side by side . He was looking straight and me ? I was staring at him . How can he love me so madly ? How is it even possible ?
We reached the hall . Half of them already left . Manik and Aisha came to us .
Manik : Where were you both we've been searching for you both !
Arnav : It shouldn't matter now we're back .
Aisha stretched her arms and I picked her up . I took her to the living room and we both were talking about all the girlish stuff - barbies , dolls and princesses .
Arnav : Why do you girls always talk about those useless things ?
Khushi : And why do you boys always comment on girl's private talks ?
Arnav : Because there's nothing that is useful in those talks .
Khushi : Arnav you're great . But we are not . Pardon us !
Manik : Typical girls maamu .
Khushi : Et tu Brutus !
I kept on arguing with Arnav . I didn't realise that he actually intended to do all this . He wants me to talk to him as much as I can . I'm a fool not to understand that !
The guests were dwindling slowly . I went outside with Aisha .
Someone caught my arm and turned me the other way round .
Shruthi . She clutched my arms so tightly .
Khushi : Leave me .. Please .
I pleaded her . She was piercing my skin with her perfectly shaped nails . Drops of tears formed in my eyes which were about to brim out .
Shruthi : What are your intentions ? What do you want money ? Fame ? I will give you that . Stop falling back of Arnav . You middle class people have no other work ? Always falling back of rich guys . Shameless people you are !
Khushi : What are you doing ? Leave me ?
Shruthi : You can't make our Arnav fall into your trap . He is only Swathi's . They both are meant to be . But you spoiled their perfect lives ! Do you even know how perfect their relationship was ? Now we are not going to let you play with their lives .
I didn't know why I was sobbing ... Don't know why ? Was it because of their false accusations? Was it because they are hurting me ? Or was it because, I didn't like them pairing Arnav and Swathi ?
Aisha : Leave Masi ... You villain... Leave ..
Aisha yelled at Shruthi .
Shruthi : Stop it Aisha baby.. You don't know that this lady is a monster .. She will snatch your chachu from you .
Khushi : Stop it Shruthi ! What are you saying ? How can you say all that "
Shruthi : Low class people like you only can say these things . If you are really so innocent, then LEAVE ARNAV.. Right . Now.
I felt world beneath me collapsing . All the moments I spend with Arnav sprang up my mind .
Khushi : Arnav .
I muttered under my breath !
They both stormed off. Just then Arnav and Aman came running towards us .
Arnav : Your okay ? Premonition is killing me..
I nodded and started going away from them .
Arnav : Wait why are you both crying ? What happened ?
I didn't stop . He started to follow me but I didn't stop . I cannot . I don't know what is happening to me . All I Can think of is Arnav ... Only Arnav .
Arnav : Khushi Stop ! What happened ?
Aisha : Chachu !
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