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Part 20
The pairs of eyes longing for vision of each other were locked in a pining embrace. Surprise floated in his chocolate orbs only to be replaced by affection as his eyes softened while the transition was reverse in the case of his other half. Her eyes were seas of love which craved to be expressed and reciprocated before her self-control took over her and froze those seas into frozen cold seas, sans emotions and sans warmth, reminding him of himself when he taunted her relentlessly.
Tearing her eyes from the charged embrace, Khushi tried to turn around on her heels only to be stopped by the grip on her hem, which was forgotten by her and realizing the control which was in his hands, Arnav tightened his grip over her dress.
" Thank you," he said looking at her earnestly as she looked alternatively at him and his grip. His shaky whisper only added fuel to her nervousness of being caught caring for him.
" I-I did it on humanitarian terms. I couldn't let you die of frostbite in front of my home and if the media comes to know about it, we would be in huge mess. That's all." Arnav looked her flustered self with an amused smirk on his face, while Khushi rolled her eyes at his amusement, unable to convince him.
Arnav's smirk widened as Khushi fidgeted with the hem of her dress, which was still held by him. " Achcha? Phir Bhi, thank you for saving me."
" Haan Theek Hain. Mera Dress Chodo Ab," demanded Khushi, her nervousness of losing control increasing steadily at their proximity.
Adhering by her ardent request, Arnav loosened his grip on her dress, an opportunity not missed by Khushi to escape from her own room while an amused smile stretched his lips into a parabolic curve.
Khushi almost ran out owing to rise of various emotions she wanted to suppress in her and had banged against something hard. Straightening herself up, she looked up front to realize that she had not banged against something hard but someone who was walking towards her- NK.
" NK? Good morning. Sorry I bumped against you," apologized Khushi, looking embarrassed at her state of clumsiness.
NK smiled at her teasingly. " I am glad you recognized me, Khushi, or else I would have really been offended and would have required your apology. So the apology is uncalled for."
Khushi looked surprised and confused at NK's words. What was he hinting at?
" What are you talking about? How will I not recognize you?"
" Well, after meeting your dear Arnav, especially after he turns into a lover-boy and waits for you the whole night and teases you, I didn't think you would remember any of us commoners. Remind me to commend Arnav to making the ever in control Khushi to lose control over herself so much that she gets flustered in front of him. That must not be an easy thing to achieve," teased NK, while Khushi blushed at his words and lightly hit him at his arm.
" Ouch, that's true okay?" he remarked with fake-hurt expressions with amusement floating in his eyes.
" You dare tell him that and you will be commending my skills to wack you, Mr Malhotra!" warned Khushi, with a grin spreading into her eyes.
Unknown to the souls laughing and bickering, someone had heard their talks and had a frown etched on their features as they realized the meaning of exchange between NK and Khushi, and soon that frown melted into a weak smile as they landed on the conclusion.
" You love him a lot, don't you Beta?" questioned Shashi, who came out of the shadows and revealed himself to the laughing duo who turned serious listening to his question.
Khushi looked confused and introspective, much to NK's confusion." I love him but I don't know if I am ready to give him a chance so fast. I love him a lot and my heart wants to accept him back but the saner part of me questions that decision. Yesterday when I saw you closing the door on his face, I asked myself if he would have felt so guilty and hurt when he taunted me and till I get an answer for that, I don't think I will be able to lead a life with him."
Shashi appeared thoughtful but his eyes revealed immense pride which he felt as he listened to his daughter. " I wanted to forgive him listening to NK's words. But listening to you, I realized that he needs to still make up for his deeds, not just to me but for you too. I will not be forgiving him till you deem it right and if you feel that the time is right, don't wait for my approval because mine lies with yours and your happiness, Beta."
NK smiled at the affectionate exchange between the father-daughter duo and hoped that Arnav manages to Khushi soon, now that she received her father's approval. It was easier than ever to gain her approval and he just hoped that Khushi receives the happiness, which she deserves after all the humiliation and pain she endured, with Arnav, as soon as possible.
Khushi flung her arms around her father and embraced him emotionally. "I cannot believe that the day of your farewell from here has arrived so soon. I still remember you as the child who used to crave for chocolates and attention badly and today I am speaking about your love and your husband. How fast has my daughter grown up!"
Khushi teared up at Shashi's fond words. " I am still your choti Khushi, Papa!"
" And will always be." said Shashi, smiling through his tears arising from myriads of emotions.
" And you will always be my Akdu Partner! Somethings will never change!" teased NK to lighten the mood, while Khushi pulled from her father's embrace and hit him lightly on his arm.
" If you are hinting at your stupidity, then yes, NK."
Laughter filled in the lobby of Gupta Mansion, while Arnav who had walked in at the very wrong moment, as always had misunderstood the situation, yet again.
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The pairs of eyes longing for vision of each other were locked in a pining embrace. Surprise floated in his chocolate orbs only to be replaced by affection as his eyes softened while the transition was reverse in the case of his other half. Her eyes were seas of love which craved to be expressed and reciprocated before her self-control took over her and froze those seas into frozen cold seas, sans emotions and sans warmth, reminding him of himself when he taunted her relentlessly.
Tearing her eyes from the charged embrace, Khushi tried to turn around on her heels only to be stopped by the grip on her hem, which was forgotten by her and realizing the control which was in his hands, Arnav tightened his grip over her dress.
" Thank you," he said looking at her earnestly as she looked alternatively at him and his grip. His shaky whisper only added fuel to her nervousness of being caught caring for him.
" I-I did it on humanitarian terms. I couldn't let you die of frostbite in front of my home and if the media comes to know about it, we would be in huge mess. That's all." Arnav looked her flustered self with an amused smirk on his face, while Khushi rolled her eyes at his amusement, unable to convince him.
Arnav's smirk widened as Khushi fidgeted with the hem of her dress, which was still held by him. " Achcha? Phir Bhi, thank you for saving me."
" Haan Theek Hain. Mera Dress Chodo Ab," demanded Khushi, her nervousness of losing control increasing steadily at their proximity.
Adhering by her ardent request, Arnav loosened his grip on her dress, an opportunity not missed by Khushi to escape from her own room while an amused smile stretched his lips into a parabolic curve.
Khushi almost ran out owing to rise of various emotions she wanted to suppress in her and had banged against something hard. Straightening herself up, she looked up front to realize that she had not banged against something hard but someone who was walking towards her- NK.
" NK? Good morning. Sorry I bumped against you," apologized Khushi, looking embarrassed at her state of clumsiness.
NK smiled at her teasingly. " I am glad you recognized me, Khushi, or else I would have really been offended and would have required your apology. So the apology is uncalled for."
Khushi looked surprised and confused at NK's words. What was he hinting at?
" What are you talking about? How will I not recognize you?"
" Well, after meeting your dear Arnav, especially after he turns into a lover-boy and waits for you the whole night and teases you, I didn't think you would remember any of us commoners. Remind me to commend Arnav to making the ever in control Khushi to lose control over herself so much that she gets flustered in front of him. That must not be an easy thing to achieve," teased NK, while Khushi blushed at his words and lightly hit him at his arm.
" Ouch, that's true okay?" he remarked with fake-hurt expressions with amusement floating in his eyes.
" You dare tell him that and you will be commending my skills to wack you, Mr Malhotra!" warned Khushi, with a grin spreading into her eyes.
Unknown to the souls laughing and bickering, someone had heard their talks and had a frown etched on their features as they realized the meaning of exchange between NK and Khushi, and soon that frown melted into a weak smile as they landed on the conclusion.
" You love him a lot, don't you Beta?" questioned Shashi, who came out of the shadows and revealed himself to the laughing duo who turned serious listening to his question.
Khushi looked confused and introspective, much to NK's confusion." I love him but I don't know if I am ready to give him a chance so fast. I love him a lot and my heart wants to accept him back but the saner part of me questions that decision. Yesterday when I saw you closing the door on his face, I asked myself if he would have felt so guilty and hurt when he taunted me and till I get an answer for that, I don't think I will be able to lead a life with him."
Shashi appeared thoughtful but his eyes revealed immense pride which he felt as he listened to his daughter. " I wanted to forgive him listening to NK's words. But listening to you, I realized that he needs to still make up for his deeds, not just to me but for you too. I will not be forgiving him till you deem it right and if you feel that the time is right, don't wait for my approval because mine lies with yours and your happiness, Beta."
NK smiled at the affectionate exchange between the father-daughter duo and hoped that Arnav manages to Khushi soon, now that she received her father's approval. It was easier than ever to gain her approval and he just hoped that Khushi receives the happiness, which she deserves after all the humiliation and pain she endured, with Arnav, as soon as possible.
Khushi flung her arms around her father and embraced him emotionally. "I cannot believe that the day of your farewell from here has arrived so soon. I still remember you as the child who used to crave for chocolates and attention badly and today I am speaking about your love and your husband. How fast has my daughter grown up!"
Khushi teared up at Shashi's fond words. " I am still your choti Khushi, Papa!"
" And will always be." said Shashi, smiling through his tears arising from myriads of emotions.
" And you will always be my Akdu Partner! Somethings will never change!" teased NK to lighten the mood, while Khushi pulled from her father's embrace and hit him lightly on his arm.
" If you are hinting at your stupidity, then yes, NK."
Laughter filled in the lobby of Gupta Mansion, while Arnav who had walked in at the very wrong moment, as always had misunderstood the situation, yet again.
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