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Arnav and Khushi were completely lost in each other, as their breaths and consciousness became a thing of past when they heard a gasp and sound things falling down from a height. As they strained their necks to look at the source of the sound, they found themselves facing a tall girl with a dusky complexion and a beauty to die for, dressed up in the color which their best friend preferred, Blue.
" Arya..."
The one word which escaped her mouth, confirmed the doubts and suspicions arising in the turbulent minds of Arnav and Khushi. She was none other than the sister of their dear friend, Nand Kishore and the Subhadra of the past, Lavanya.
The rain had stopped but the rain which was showering from their eyes as intense gazes hadn't yet ceased. As the trio stood rooted to the spot, sans the knowledge on how to react in a situation as troubling and grueling as that, the paternal cousins of Arnav, with whom Arnav and his family broke every single tie, appeared on the scene to make it easier for them.
Dilip, the younger brother of Daksh spoke up,
"What is this Arnav? So scared of going to class that you stayed back here, and even here you need company of two girls to not get petrified?"
One comment from the devil of their past was more than enough to pull them all out of the dark tunnel of thoughts. Arnav knew his line of action being the strict analyst and focused man he is, and getting the knowledge of everything from the past at once helped him over the other two girls who still required clarity about their past.
" Think whatever you want my dear cousin, because Lavanya, who is my cousin and my best friend's sister is my responsibility and this elegant lady here stopped me for help. Helping the person who needs it or is asking for it is one's Dharm/ Duty. But maybe I am explaining this to a group, who never even knew the definition of it." Arnav threw his cutting remark at Dilip and Daksh, as he knew that they wouldn't dare to comeback with a comment at him, knowing him a bit too well.
He turned to face Khushi after fighting an inner war of feelings, which threatened to break the dam of control in him and said,
"You can call me Arnav, Miss..?"
" Khushi. Call me Khushi, Arnav." Khushi found it extremely difficult to address him with his new name, with all sorts of feelings tearing them apart in their tumultuous conflict.
Arnav cast a spell at Khushi as he charmed a weak smile before turning towards Lavanya, whose responsibility his dear friend had entrusted with him.
" Hello Lavanya. I hope you remember me. If not, I am Arnav, your maternal cousin and your brother's best friend. Also your dear brother chose me to take care of you as long as you are in the college premises." Arnav introduced himself to Lavanya with great difficulty as she still was not meeting his eyes, much to his pain.
" Of course I remember you, Arnav. Glad to see you again..." Lavanya spoke before Khushi cut her in between unable to stay on the same ground which Arnav was standing.
" What do you mean by your responsibility? Lavanya is my responsibility as Nandu told me. Come along with me, Lav. We need to dry our clothes before we enter the class. " Khushi held Lavanya's hand in a firm grip as she dragged her along with her to the restroom, leaving behind a astounded Arnav.
Least did they know that, the most important person of their lives, Leela Dhar had played his Leela by joining their destinies together again, vowing to set every wrong right.
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Khushi sat down on one of benches facilitated by the college management for the seating arrangement as she pulled her phone out to dial her dear friend's number, knowing that only he can erase her worries off now.
"Nandu, what is happening with me? Why am I feeling like someone else? Why am I feeling some woman's physical and mental torment? Why am I feeling as if someone had taken away the very soul of mine and replaced it with just pain? Why is this mental pain haunting me without any reason and why this physical pain is accompanying me without any treason?" Khushi shot up questions as soon as NK answered her call, with a painful voice and tears rolling down her cheeks without a stop.
" Sakhi, you will have to realize yourself, before this feeling leaves your side. But it is a fact that no one can imagine someone's pain, be it physical or mental.
Kyunki, Mansik peeda kalpana me kaam pratit hota hai aur vastivikta main jyada aur sharirik peeda kalpana main adhik pratit hota hai aur vastavikta main kam"
( Mental pain is always less in imagination and more in reality but the physical pain is exactly the opposite as it is always less than what we estimate)
Khushi suddenly felt as if she was the original speaker of these words and not him. Her friend's words just planted a seed of confusion in the battlefield of her mind, where a variety of emotions which she never even experience before, were fighting for dominance.
" Nandu, I have to get back to class. I--W--will call you l--later. Bye." Khushi quickly disconnected the call because for the first time, her Nandu's words had confused her and troubled her and she knew that there has to be a strong reason behind it.
As soon as Khushi disconnected the call, NK received another call but this time it was from his best friend, Arnav Singh Raizada.
Only one word left Arnav's mouth as NK answered the call,
" Why?"
" Somethings cannot be told by someone else, Arnav. They need to be self-realized because self-realization is an important part of acquiring knwoledge. And believe me, I have waited for this time to arrive since you don't even know. Now if you can excuse me, I am sure I would get one more call and this time, I would have to spend more time explaining and guiding than I did to you and Khushi."
Nk disconnected the call and as usual he was right, his sister had called him seeking his advice. And he was right, it was definitely not going to be easy explaining his sister.
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