ArShi FF: UNSPOKEN LOVE #6 [Chapter 60 Pg 53 ; Epilogue Pg 62] - Page 8

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Unspoken Love

Chapter 56

Arnav cut the cake. Everyone was happy. Arnav received wishes from everyone as Khushi and Aman supervised the preparations of the main party that was to follow. This was just the beginning. The main party was yet to begin. Many guests were invited who were to arrive in another half-an-hour. Khushi and Lavanya had bought new garments for Arnav - a sky-blue shirt, a white pant and a white jacket. Khushi had the garments in the bag in her hand. She looked at Arnav and felt satisfied seeing him happy. Arnav was busy talking to his family members. Khushi began walking to him to hand him the bag when Lavanya came to her. Lavanya had changed her dress and was wearing a beautiful pink lehenga. Khushi praised her and Lavanya was glad to receive the compliment. Lavanya took the bag from Khushi saying that she will give the bag to Arnav. Khushi couldn't deny. Just then the caterer called out to Khushi and she went.

Lavanya, instead of taking the bag to Arnav, went to her room. She she picked up the red heart-shaped card she had prepared for Arnav. She read the words she had written...

I love you Arnav!

And I know you love me too!!

Will you marry me?

She realised she had not written her name. She added at the end ...

Only Yours, Lavanya

Her lips curved into a smile. She kissed the card and put it into the bag before going to Arnav. Arnav was talking to Akash when Lavanya came there. Arnav looked at her and smiled. She was expecting him to praise her good looks but instead he continued his conversation with Akash. Lavanya gasped in disbelief. She smiled and said, "Arnav, I am looking beautiful, ain't I?"

Akash was angry seeing Lavanya and he didn't know what to say. Arnav looked at Lavanya with a smile and was about to say something but Aman came there saying, "Arey Arnav, you are still here? Guests will be arriving now! Go, get ready soon!!"

Arnav nodded and was about to leave when Lavanya stopped him and handed over the bag containing the garments and her card.

"What's this?" asked Arnav.

"New clothes for you...!! Go and change now!" said Lavanya and walked away blushing.

Arnav walked to his room curious to know what was there in the bag.

*****

Khushi and Lavanya arranged chocolate balls on the huge cake that was ordered for the main party. Riya too helped her favourite Khushi didi in the preparations. Akash seemed disturbed. Payal asked him the reason. He told Payal that they must speak to Anup and Nilima about Arnav and Khushi as soon as possible. Payal agreed. They decided to speak about it after the party.

Guests began arriving.

"Come Lavanya, we need to receive the guests!" said Khushi.

But Lavanya was nervously waiting for Arnav to come out. Her heartbeats were rising by every passing moment. He must have seen the card by now... What will his reaction be? He will surely be happy! I know he loves me... just want to hear it from him! Oh God! Lavanya was eagerly waiting for Arnav. She told Khushi to go receive the guests and she would join her in some time.

Khushi went to the door and joined Nilima, Payal and Anup in welcoming the guests. As Khushi was the manager of this party, it was her responsibility to see to it that everything went well. Akash and Aman checked through all the arrangements once again. Anup praised Khushi's management and he was very happy with all the arrangements. Nilima had also invited Khushi's parents.

Aman introduced Pooja to Khushi as, "Khushi, this is my lovely fiance, Pooja!"

Both the girls were glad to meet each other. Pooja was a very sweet person. She readily helped Khushi as they chatted with each other.

"I have heard a lot about you from Aman...!" said Pooja.

Khushi smiled.

"I want to tell you something..." said Pooja, "Learn to express your feelings, Khushi..." Khushi looked at Pooja in surprise. Was she talking about Khushi's feelings for Arnav? Did she know about it? Aman must have told her. Khushi was compelled to think when Pooja said, "Speak out your feelings freely... If you don't, it may happen that you will have to regret later..."

Khushi skipped a beat. Fear gripped her heart. "Arnav never said that he loves me. Neither have I ever told him how much I love him. Does he really love me? Or have I just assumed it?" Khushi's heart was beating fast, her mind was not stable. She closed her eyes and tried to search the answer. "No! I am sure he loves me! I know it!" She opened her eyes at once. "I must express my love to him... I don't want him to love someone else!" Khushi's breathing became uneasy. "I will have to tell him... I will tell him today! Yes! I will tell him after the party that I love him...!!"

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Arnav came out wearing the white pant, blue shirt, the white jacket and an incredible smile! His gaze was searching for someone. His sweet smile turned to a naughty one when he saw a curious Lavanya waiting impatiently for his answer to her proposal. Lavanya could make out from his smile that he had seen her card. She could hear her heart beat louder. She was waiting for any signal from Arnav but Arnav had decided to trouble her a little before replying. So he purposely looked away to tease her. Khushi and Pooja too came there after all the work was done. Khushi was glad to see that Arnav was wearing the clothes of her choice. Lavanya wanted to buy a black pant, purple shirt and a black coat. But Khushi had insisted on white and blue and finally Lavanya had agreed.

Pooja, who was standing beside Khushi, said, "Arey waah Khushi! Arnav and your clothes are exactly matching! Is this a coincidence or... ahem ahem!!"

Khushi was surprised to notice that she too was wearing a saree with the same white-blue combination. What a coincidence! She blushed at the thought. Arnav cut the cake and everyone celebrated. Khushi's parents and Arnav's parents got along well in the party.

Arnav realised that he hadn't met Khushi yet. He was not interested in listening to what the person in front of him was saying. He looked around searching for Khushi and saw her giving instructions to the helpers.

Excusing whoever was coming in his way, Arnav walked straight to Khushi. Khushi didn't notice him come. When he saw that Khushi was done with giving instructions, he purposely pushed her from behind. Her phone which was loosely held in her hand fell down. As she knelt down to pick it up, Arnav too knelt down saying, "Oh...I am so sorry..!"

Both went for the phone at the same time. Khushi got hold of the phone and Arnav held Khushi's hand by mistake. Both looked at each other. Khushi broke the eyelock and tried to get up but Arnav didn't leave her hand and she was pulled down. Khushi looked at Arnav in shock and surprise. She looked around whether anyone was watching and then looked at Arnav again. He was just staring at her intently.

Khushi tried to free her hand from his grip. "Arnav, leave my hand... someone will see!" she said trying to pull her hand out. "Arnav..." she said in a worried tone, "What if someone sees? What are you doing!"

"Shhh..." said Arnav still staring into her eyes.

Khushi was scared now because Arnav's gaze was killing her. She felt as if Arnav would kiss her any moment and she would give in. She didn't want that to happen. And so she was scared. "Arnav..." she said in a shivering whisper looking into Arnav's eyes. She couldn't speak more as Arnav came closer to her. She stopped struggling to pull her hand out of his. Her throat was dry as she gasped for air.

Arnav parted his lips and Khushi skipped a beat. Her chest was heaving. She wanted to run away but also wanted to stay there. Her brain was telling her to get up and walk away, but her heart was telling her to live the moment. She shut her eyes as her body shivered. She could feel the closeness of Arnav.

"Beautiful...!!" she heard Arnav whisper and she opened her eyes to see Arnav still staring at her. She realised that whatever was happening was not right. Arnav could sense her discomfort. She wanted to change the topic. She suddenly stood up and Arnav too stood up with her still holding her hand.

"A-Arnav, I am sorry, I couldn't get any gift for you... Actually I didn't get any time to..."

Arnav cut in saying, "This is the best birthday of my life...! I don't need any other gift Khushi... I know you have worked hard to make this day special for me, and that's more than any other gift!"

Khushi smiled listening to Arnav's reply. "But I want to gift you something..." she said, "What do you want from me?"

Arnav smiled. "Will you give me what I want?" he asked.

"I will surely try to.." said Khushi.

"Think again... Later you shouldn't say 'no'...!!" Arnav said naughtily.

Now Khushi was not sure. What was Arnav going to ask for? She was about to say something when Aman came there searching for Arnav.

"Arnav, here you are!! I was searching for you..." said Aman.

Arnav left Khushi's hand at once and Khushi moved away from Arnav. Lavanya came there who was searching for Arnav too, ofcourse for a different reason. Lavanya wanted to talk to Arnav who was teasing her with his naughty looks. But she couldn't as Aman continued to speak.

"Attention please!! Now the Birthday Boy will present a song before us!!" announced Aman and everyone cheered and clapped for Arnav.

Arnav was surprised by the sudden announcement. He pulled Aman closer and said in a low tone, "I am not going to sing!!"

Everyone urged Arnav to sing but he was reluctant.

"C'mon Arnav... Please sing for us... please?" urged Lavanya.

Arnav didn't know what to say. He looked at Khushi who was standing away. She smiled and nodded at him telling him to sing.

"Okay... I will sing!!" said Arnav finally.

"Yayy!!!" everyone cheered him.

"Please sing the same song yaar... It's been years since we have heard it from you..." requested Aman.

Arnav patted on Aman's shoulder accepting the request. Aman handed a microphone to Arnav and everyone gathered around him to listen to the song... the song which was Arnav's favourite.

Lavanya stood next to Arnav. Aman and Pooja stood next to each other holding hands, happy that today they got their old Arnav back! Akash showed a 'thumbs-up' to Aman to say 'well done!'. Payal, Anup, Nilima and all people close to Arnav were very glad to see this Arnav. Khushi was eagerly waiting as she still couldn't believe that Arnav was a good singer. There was pin-drop silence as Arnav began the song looking at Khushi...

Hothon se chhoo lo tum, mera geet amar kar do,

Ban jaao meet mere, meri preet amar kar do...

[touch my song with your lips, make it immortal,

Be my beloved, make my love immortal]

Naa umra ki seema ho, naa janmon kaa ho bandhan,

Jab pyaar kare koi toh dekhe kewal mann;

Nayi reet chalaakar tum, ye reet amar kar do...

[No restriction of age, not the bond of lives,

When someone loves, should see only the soul,

By carving new trend, make the trend immortal]

Akash ka soonaapan mere tanha mann mein,

Paayal jhanakaati tum aa jaao jeevan mein;

Saanse dekar apani sangeet amar kar do...

Sangeet amar kar do, mera geet amar kar do...

[Loneliness of the sky is in my lone heart,

With rattleing paayal enter into my life;

By lending your breaths make the music immortal

Make the music immortal, make my song immortal]

Jag ne chheena mujh se, mujhe jo bhi laga pyaara,

Sab jeeta kiye mujh se, main har pal hee haara;

Tum haar ke dil apana, meri jeet amar kar do...

[World snatched from me, whatever was beloved to me,

All won from me, I lost at every moment,

By losing your heart, make my victory immortal]

The hall filled with applause as Arnav finished the song. Khushi fell in love with Arnav's voice. Arnav had sung the whole song looking at Khushi and he still was looking at her. Khushi had tried to hide from his gaze during the song, but his gaze followed wherever she went. Khushi felt as if Arnav had sung the song only for her and he meant every word of it. She couldn't stop blushing. Her eyes were wet. It was very difficult to control her emotions. She was overwhelmed by the way Arnav had expressed his feelings. Khushi wanted to tell Arnav that she loved the song very much. She began walking towards him but stopped on seeing Lavanya getting too close to Arnav. Khushi was jealous but she was hurt more that Arnav didn't have any problem with that. Khushi couldn't hear the conversation between Lavanya and Arnav but she could see that both were enjoying it.

Lavanya couldn't wait more for Arnav's answer. "Arnav, I am waiting!!"

Arnav gave her a confused look and said, "Waiting? For what?"

Lavanya gently punched on his chest knowing that he was doing it purposely. Khushi was seeing from a distance.

"Ohh... Now I remember... You have asked me something, and you are waiting for my answer, right?" he said in a naughty tone.

"Stop it yaar Arnav... I am dying here! Please tell me now! I can't wait any longer... Please please please!" urged Lavanya.

"You know what I am gonna say, don't you?" asked Arnav with a wink.

"Yes I do!" said Lavanya, her heart beating faster with joy and anticipation, "But I want to hear it from you! Please say it!!"

Arnav smiled. "Yes!!" he said.

Lavanya jumped with joy. "What?!! Say it again!! Please say it again!!"

Arnav didn't know why Lavanya was reacting in this way. "You knew I would say yes! Ofcourse yes!!"

Lavanya gave him a quick hug saying, "Oh My God!! I don't believe it! I am the happiest person on this earth at the moment!! Thank you so much Arnav!!" and she blushed away.

Arnav was amused by Lavanya's reaction.

Here Khushi was green with envy. How dare Lavanya hug Arnav?!! Khushi was very upset and she didn't want to talk to Arnav now.

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Lavanya was so happy and excited that she wanted to share her joy with someone. She found Khushi alone in a corner. She came running and hugged Khushi. "Khushi, you know, today is the happiest day of my life!!" said Lavanya not able to control her joy.

Khushi smiled to show she was happy for Lavanya. "Great! May I know what happened?" asked Khushi.

"Ofcourse!!" replied Lavanya in excitement, "I had proposed Arnav earlier, and a few moments ago he said 'yes'!!! Oh my God!! I am so happy!! I will go tell this to Dad!!" and Lavanya left.

Khushi was stunned to know this. It took some time for her to register what Lavanya had just said. She felt as if the sky collapsed on her. She couldn't breathe. She was gasping for air. Her strength drained off in a moment. She felt her legs weaken. She couldn't stand. She couldn't see anything clearly. Her eyes filled with tears. She took the support of the wall behind her to stop herself from falling. She just didn't want to believe whatever Lavanya had just told her. She felt as if she would lose consciousness any moment. Her body was shivering. "This can't be true! This can't be! Arnav was mine... How can he... No... He can't leave me... Arnav... I love you!! I do... What if I didn't say it? You know it, don't you?... Don't you love me?..." Khushi was breathless. She was looking here and there madly. Gasping.

"Khushi, what happened beta? Are you okay?" Khushi hear someone say. She couldn't make out who it was through her wet eyes but she recognised Garima's voice.

*****

Arnav was searching for Khushi in the party but couldn't find her. He asked Aman and Pooja and Lavanya and everyone but no one knew where she was. Arnav tried to call Khushi but her phone was switched off. Where did she suddenly vanish?

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