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MAIRAs SCHOOL 29.8
Abhira : The self-respect queen
10 years of Phantom
Chapter 3 (B): The Date & a memorable Drive
If Arnav had been a person good with words he would sure have come up with something on the line that how bizarre and ironic their situation was. Everything going other way around. First he got married to the girl he loved and then separated and now even being married they were as good as new couple meeting for their first date after a gap of more than year to start with their courtship (well he hope this wasn't their first and last date).
He entered the restaurant. The ASR would never accept but Arnav in him knew that he was nervous.
Not Funny!
He had been ASR for the world and maintained the faade even after Khushi left but only he knew how his world had been crumbling since she was gone. And now when she was back and had taken the first step towards him, he was lost. What next? Will she want to be free of him or give them a chance? And if she chooses to be free what will happen to him? Yes he wouldn't die but what good a life is living like a corpse?
He had seen the New Her and honestly he was in awe. How she had emerged as a fine independent woman even after being crushed by him and that was what scared him most. She could do without Him and his crazy family just fine. She didn't need him like he needed her; it was only her heart all he had to rely on.
So standing on the doorway looking at the lost attractive figure who still had the power to give him sleepless nights and restless mornings, he took a deep breath, resolute not to be selfish if she wants out and give her whatever she asks for, he walked in wearing the best charming smile.
**
Khushi turned and stood up as if in trance.
More than a year of separation and agony... memories, which still gave her nightmares ... hurt that still hurts and love that still lingered even after going through hell, came alive as the man walked in smiling making her heart go DHAK DHAK and she was sure others women's too in the restaurant.
And the tears held in check with so much care flowed freely. She gave up trying as she knew the fight was futile. She was a strong woman but her heart wasn't, not before the man she was so in Love with. Still and maybe forever will.
**
The smile he wore faltered, his step quickened and as he came to stand before her he knew all was not lost. She was still in Love and so was He and isn't it Love all they need to mend the cracks in their relationship.
So he still has hope! Isn't he?
Formalities be damned as Arnav took her in fierce hug and she reciprocated matching his enthusiasm.
Lay forgotten the nervousness and facade of confidence. You really can't lie to the person who can read you through.
Thus they left the care of the world and sat down to talk away the night. Too many things needed to be said; words that were not spoken and words that were left unspoken since they last met.
**
Arnav listened to her hungrily as she talked about her life after she left. About her education, her experience in different city, her new life and her business. She talked animatedly and he listened gladly. Starved for the sound of her voice like, since eternity.
**
Khushi watched him as he heard her with undivided attention and with a tender smile on his lips. He had changed in a good way.
Yes he looked older than his age, leaner than she remembered yet ASR enough to scare the world away.
But in closer look he appeared patient, tender, calm and relaxed. Smiling more than she had ever seen him. And she knew this change was for her.
Well woman has this ability to understand her effect on the opposite gender and for Khushi it felt good to know that she has this power over him, the Arnav Singh Raizada.
She felt little positive to talk about things she really wanted to tonight so she offered him a long drive throwing Arnav Singh Raizada off balance.
**
As Arnav let Khushi drive his SUV, a miracle itself, a faint smile lingered on his lips.
Unbelievable!
That was what he thought amused. His Khushi driving his SUV. He chuckled.
Khushi smiled eyeing him from the corner of her eyes. Whatever was the reason behind his mirth she didn't care but he looked good this way.
"Arnavji", she called and heard him humming his response, looking contended in a long while. His eyes on the road ahead.
She took her time maneuvering the wheel, hating the thought of ruining this moment if he reacted negatively, but she had to say what she had in her mind because only then they can start anew.
**
While Arnav sat waiting patiently Khushi took a deep breath, "Arnavji I have returned to Delhi but other than Payel jiji and you no one knows that I am here. And I want to keep it this way some more time. I cannot return to Lakshmi Nagar or Shantivan until I am ready to face the people there. Please don't think I am holding grudges against them but you will agree that the wound still hurts." She exhaled and stole a glance of the man by her side who appeared calm and listening so she continued "Returning here was easy but to face the past that I have left behind isn't. So I need time to cope up. As soon I feel strong enough I promise I will come with you. Until then can we keep our meetings to ourselves and let's see how we, I progress?" She checked him once as she finished. He appeared lost. She sighed and waited for his response continuing driving.
She feared seeing disappointment or hurt on his face if she turned again so she resolutely looked ahead. The night had been perfect till now and she abhorred the thought of seeing Arnavji troubled as it was coming to an end. But even after a while when no response came her heart beat loudly in trepidation. Unable to concentrate she stopped the car in a secluded spot near the road and finally turned chanting Devi Mayiaa's name in mind only to see the unexpected, her jaw hanging open in Khushi like way.
**
Shocked she saw Arnav laughing silently, his eyes moist, not sure with tears of mirth or joy.
She gasped "Arnavji" and in next moment she was engulfed in a bear hug. Khushi put her arms around him awkwardly not sure if he finally had lost it.
Arnav saw the confusion on Khushi's face and understood that she never in a lifetime expected him to react the way he did and that though made him chuckle some more.
Khushi spoke little amused and more annoyed and confused for not knowing the reason behind Arnav's reaction "Arnavji I swear I feel like I am hallucinating. It's insane you know, to see you laughing like this after what I said. I mean what happened to you?" the last part whispered in wonder.
"You happened to me Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada. YOU." Arnav almost yelled holding her arms the laughter still in his voice.
"Huh!" that's all Khushi could gasp as she looked on dazed not understanding why Arnav looked so happy when she thought her decision will only make him sad. But Arnav cleared her confusion next second.
"Khushi since I came to know that you have returned and until moments ago I have been wondering if we have some chance ... if I have some chance with you. I was scared that you will leave me and at the same time hopeful that maybe we can reconcile our relationship given that I saw the same longing in your eyes as mine in the restaurant. But whatever doubt I had ebbed away hearing what you just said. It only meant that even if it takes time we are on our way to heal and rebuild whatever circumstances didn't allow us before." He paused to give Khushi time to register his words. Which she did and involuntary an amused smile appeared on her face with little moistness gathering in the corner of her eyes. Arnav again continued, his voice cheery and all hopeful, "So Milady now when I know that you are thinking of meeting me often and in secrets (he winked making her blush) and also coming to Shantivan sometime, if not soon, I am just overwhelmed that all is not end."
Khushi stared in wonder that it is the same Arnavji who was full of negative thoughts and even saw simple things in twisted way today thinking and seeing positivity even in a tough situation. What change! And dare she say she is falling in love with this changed man... all over again. As the thought crosses her mind she couldn't help but smile serenely shaking her head in Arnav's questioning glance before she hugged him feeling warm and fuzzy in the confinement of his age old SUV.
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Very Late I know but I hope you understand my condition so I won't give any excuse... I am yet to read all of your lovely comments and then I hope to give a reply of few along with a lovely PM I got.
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