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Chapter 6

Hello Diary,

Bored! I am bored! Damn this Raizada! Why the hell did he have to look so sexy always! And now because of him I am lying on bed with a red running nose when others are enjoying. I feel like crying.

Arghhh!

The whole Gupta family was out attending a wedding reception leaving Khushi behind since she had caught fever due to her first rainy affair, courtesy Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada. Though she never mentioned regretting that wonderful afternoon she had spent with Arnav, sometimes she regretted getting drenched and that very moment she mentally cursed a certain Raizada for his sexiness.

However, there was another person who had been extremely happy that day, Saket. He had been totally surprised that evening. Seeing a drenched Khushi entering the house, he had expected a sound lashing from her since whatever mishap happened in her life, he was cited as the cause by her. Be it getting late for college or her students' bad performance or even getting wet in rain, her reply was always, "It is all because of you Saket." He was expecting a routine chain dialogue, "You took the car because of which I was late because of which I had to take auto because of which I got wet and so on." Instead she had just smiled at him when he had asked her if she had not been angry with him.

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The scene at the Raizada Mansion had not been any different. Arnav had been questioned by both Animesh and Akash where he had vanished from office since lunch hour. Arnav had smartly replied that he had gone to meet a friend from London who had returned a few weeks ago. Though Payal had teased him asking if that friend was a girl, Arnav was quick enough to divert their attention towards his growling stomach which demanded food and his "sweetheart" Dadi had asked them to stop their questionnaire.

The image of drenched Khushi was still lingering on Arnav's mind. Returning from office, he was sitting in the living room enjoying his evening tea when Khushi's name caught his attention. He looked at his sister-in-law who was talking over phone.

"Uff, Khushi, you won't change. Just take rest," Payal said and hung up.

Devyani asked Payal, "What happened to Khushi bitiya?"

"Dadi, she has caught fever. God knows why she got drenched yesterday. Everyone has gone out to attend a wedding reception and she is now bored and wants to have jalebis. Ma has strictly asked her not to step inside the kitchen and so she is acting all cranky. She has this habit since childhood," she replied.

Khushi had fever. Damn! Concern swept over his face knowing that he had been the reason of her sickness. He gulped down the remaining tea in his cup in one go and left for his room and after five minutes he was ready to leave.

"Chhotay, where are you going?" Dadi asked.

"I have to meet a friend sweetheart. I will be back soon," he said and left ignoring Payal's comment, "Dadi, don't you think Arnav is meeting his friend too often?" which was followed by giggles.

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Half an hour later, Khushi found him at her doorstep. She was so shocked that she just stood there open-mouthed.

"Won't you let me inside?" Arnav asked her.

Arnav's question broke her trance and she asked, "What are you doing here, Arnav?"

Will she ever greet him without asking a question? He thought. "I heard that someone had fever and was craving for jalebis. So I decided to fulfil her wish," he said smilingly. That is when she noticed the packet of jalebis in his hand. He was here for her, she thought.

"How did you know I wanted jalebis?"

"You are forgetting that your sister lives in the same house in which I reside and you were speaking to her half an hour ago. In case you are thinking if I was eavesdropping or not, let me tell you that I was not. Bhabhi told about your habit to everyone. Now if your twenty-questions are over, may I come in or should I return home with these?" He asked her showing her the packet of jalebis.

Her cheeks turned red in embarrassment. "Oh, I am sorry. Please get inside", she said. As soon as they settled in the couch in the living room, Khushi started savouring her favourite sweet.

She looked pale due to fever. He felt guilty. "Khushi, I am sorry." Arnav said suddenly. She looked at him with confusion written on her face. "You are sick because you got drenched and I had started the topic of feeling fresh and lively in rain and what not."

"Arnav, you do not need to be sorry. It was not your fault. I should have been more careful since I catch cold very soon. Moreover, even if I was angry at you, all my anger flew away because of these delicious jalebis," she said with a smile.

Arnav sighed in relief. He looked at her relishing the jalebis and thought that he could watch her all day. Even in her over-sized t-shirt and pyjamas, messy hair and red nose, she looked pretty. They chatted for an hour after which Arnav decided to leave.

As soon as Arnav left, she rushed to her room and opened her diary to write.

Hello again,

Guess who brought jalebis for me? Arnav Singh Raizada! Here I was blaming all day for making me sick and he arrives with jalebis. How can I remain mad at him?

Shit! He was here for an hour and I forgot to offer him anything. Jalebi, see what you have made!

But the important question is why did he bring jalebis? Was it just because he felt guilty that I was sick? Or is there more to the story? I know Jiji didn't ask him to. His eyes speak something more. May be I am reading too much between the lines.

P.S. I think I should skip writing how handsome he looked. It is becoming too redundant. And as always, I didn't look at him. It is just my eyes fleetingly noticed it and since I have an astounding memory, I remember it. That's all. Nothing more!

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It had been a week since Arnav had visited Khushi. Though he never failed to ask about her health through texts and phone calls, he did not meet her. He did not want to rush lest she withdrew herself again. She had just started getting comfortable around him and he did not want to ruin their new found bond. However, he badly wanted to see her and so early in the morning he was waiting in the same park where she usually came for her morning jog. Exactly, at six he saw her enter the park and he did a mental dance not seeing Saket behind her.

Khushi had received numerous messages from Arnav asking about her health and truth be told she had liked to receive that extra care from him. Seeing him at the entrance of the park, an involuntary smile appeared on her face.

As usual instead of a "Good Morning", she threw another question at him.

"What brings Arnav Singh Raizada here early in the morning? Another new planning?"

"Good morning, Khushi. I just came for a jog," he replied.

"But you usually work-out at home," she said and immediately regretted her reply as his shirtless image returned to her mind.

Arnav was surprised at her reply and asked, "How do you know?"

"You are forgetting that my sister lives in the same house in which you reside", she said again stating his words.

"I see that you have a habit of quoting people's words," he said teasing her.

"Not always. I like to quote only certain people's words," she said with a mischievous smile playing on her lips and he chuckled seeing her playing along. Just then, Saket joined them.

"Oh, lazybones has finally decided to leave behind laziness and do some exercise," Khushi said.

"What can I do if my bed doesn't stop romancing with me, Khu baby?" Saket replied and their usual banter went on.

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Hello Diary,

I met him early morning and I must say my day went pretty well. Not that well actually. His sexy smirk haunted me all day. Haan, haan I know I had said his smirk was stupid but I was annoyed that time.

I know he came to meet me at the park today, jogging was just an excuse. Not that I am not enjoying these meetings. I feel like a college-going teenager.

P.S. Again Blue! Doesn't he have any other colour in his wardrobe? Maybe he is on a secret mission to make me admire him and of course, I did not see him. Remember, it is my MEMORY!

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This is where I leave you today. I know the update was short and it did not turn up to my expectation but I did not want to make you people wait.

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Chapter 7