CHAPTER SIX
Khushi opens the door to see Arnav standing there with Akash. Akash gives her a perplexed look.
"You are the girl in the college right. What are you doing here. He asked.
Khushi became nervous. She don't know what to reply Akash.
Suddenly Arnav intervenes." She is our neighbour and my best friend buddy". He said sensing the nervousness of Khushi. He don't want to make her uncomfortable.
"Hmm...seems like you are very fast. You just landed here two weeks ago and you had managed to find a neighbour who is also your best friend haa. Akash teased him.
Arnav just rolled his eyes while Khushi looked here and there embarrassed.
Arnav dragged him inside. Hp serve the lunch other wise he will continue to eat my head. He yelled.
Lunch was silent. Khushi was all nervous because of the presence of Akash. He is her lecturer.
Arnav sense that." Khushi if you have any doubt regarding your subject just ask buddy. He is the best tutor. I can guarantee that" He encouraged her teasing Akash.
"Why not Khushi. Afterall you are his bestfriend. Haina Arnav. Akash said giving emphasis to the word best friend.
Soon all the awkwardness were gone and Khushi and Akash also mingled with each other well.
Evening
Priya and Raj returned home. They need to make the preparations as tomorrow is diwali. When they enter they were pleased to witness the sight before them. Khushi and Akash were teasing Arnav and laughing. Arnav also joins them.
Their eyes turn misty seeing the smiling face of Akash and Khushi. They are smiling after a long time. And all credits goes to their charming son. They stood there watching the trio.
Arnav sees them and squealed.. Mom and dad. When did you guys come back. He rushed towards them and hugs them tightly. Khushi and Akash also hugs them and took blessings.
All of them were seated in the living area and Priya is distributing the diwali gifts. She brought clothes for all of them. She took a red saree and gives that to Khushi.
"Khushi bitiya you should wear this tomorrow. I don't want to hear any excuses. I want to see you in this. Ok. She demanded.
Khushi just nodes her head as she don't have any other option."Aunty I will leave now.Mom called me there were some preparations left for diwali . See you guys tomorrow. She said all of a sudden.
Priya nodes her head." OK beta". She said.
Arnav frowned his brows. Then suddenly he remembers that her mother informed her that Rocky who couldn't see Khushi left immediately. So now she can goes to her home.
Khushi bids bye to them and steps out of the mansion. All this while Arnav's eyes were tracing Khushi. None of this got missed from Akash's eyes. Now he can surely says that something is between these two.
Diwali Day
Khushi was very enthusiastic since the morning. It's the first time she is wearing a saree. She quickly took a shower and started to get ready. The red saree added an extra glow to her milky skin. When finally she got ready she looks just out of the world.
Khushi couldn't believe that it was she. She smiled looking at her reflection.She is looking extremely gorgeous in this red saree. She comes out of the room only to drop the smile seeing the not interested looks of her family members towards her.
She said to Garima. "Mom I'm going to Priya aunty's home.
Garima nodes her head. be careful. She said to Khushi. Khushi knows that because of her father and jiji her mother won't show any affection to her openly. But in her heart she always loves her.
Khushi hurried towards the door. She needs to leave immediately as she knows her jijaji will be here at any time as today is diwali.
She opens the door to face the most disgusting person she had ever met. Her Jijaji. Shyam manohar sha. Shyam was stunned to see Khushi in red saree. He stared her with eyes full of lust.
Khushi felt disgusted towards herself seeing his lusty stare. "Where are you going Khushi. He asked wickedly. Khushi ignored him and started to exit.
He suddenly tried to grab her hand. But soon dropped his hand seeing Sashi approaching them. Khushi took this opportunity and runs away from there.
Shyam clenched his fist. "Run as much as you want Khushi. But one day you will be in my cage. He said in his mind.
Arnav stood at the door annoyed. He is not comfortable with the functions. And moreover Khushi didn't comes yet. He was waiting for her more than twenty minutes. Now he is little tensed about her. He is afraid that if her Jijaji cause some trouble to her. Unable to control his anxiety he starts walking to his room to find his phone. Only to get stopped by the voice of Priya.
"Arrey Khushi bitiya. Why are you late. Haan..".Priya complained and hugged Khushi.
Arnav turns around to see Khushi. He gasped seeing the sight in front of him. Khushi is wearing a red saree which perfectly suits her skin. Her skin gets a golden glow because of the stones. She looks nothing less than an angel. Arnav continued to look at her with his eyes and mouth open.
Suddenly he feels that someone is closing his mouth. He comes to his senses and turns to find Akash who is laughing at him.
"What?". He asked frustrated. "Why are you laughing like this?". Even though he asked annoyingly deep in his mind he is very happy that Akash is slowly recovering from the past.
Akash shakes her head." Nothing bro. Just looking at your expression was like hungry kid who just got a full meal". He continued to laugh at Arnav s face.
Arnav walks away from his sulking and comes near Khushi who was now standing at the hall looking for someone.
He comes behind her. "Looking for me?". He whispered in her ear.
Khushi got startled by the sudden voice and turns back immediately. She relaxed seeing Arnav.
"You scared me Arnavji..". She said calming her self.
Arnav chuckled seeing her expression. Both of them continues their chat. Suddenly Arnav said." Khushi this saree is really beautiful...".
Khushi was shocked. She fidget with her fingers and looked here and there uncomfortably."Th...thank you Arnavji". She quickly mumbled a thanks to him.
Arnav start to tease her. "Why are you thanking me Khushi. I just said that about the saree. I didn't say that you are beautiful". He laughed at her.
Khushi looked at him open mouth." Laad governor". She said angrily and left from there stomping her foot.
Arnav finds it difficult to hold her laugh because of her antics." Arrey Khushi...you..".He quickly starts to follow her to pacifying.
Late in the night
Khushi was now laying on the bed. Priya suggested her to stay here as Shyam will be there. She sometimes feels that if the Raizada's were not there then her life should have ended in the hands of Shyam. They were the one who always support her and believes her words unlike her parents. And now Arnav is also here. She knows that he will be there for her. She closed her eyes smiling.
Next day at college.
Khushi was running through the corridor. She didn't see the person in front of her and bumps with him.
Arnav almost fell down because of the sudden hit. But he manages himself and also held Khushi. He is little tensed seeing her running like that.
"What happend Khushi". He cupped her cheek.
"Nothing Arnavji...I'm getting late for my class. Because of diwali preparations I haven't finished my assignment. I need to finish it before professor arrives. See you later". She pushed Arnav and again runs to her class.
Arnav stood there shocked. He is quietly surprised to see Khushi fear for such things. He is damn sure that the professor won't scold her because she is the topper and favorite student for all teachers. He chuckled and said "pagal" under his breath.
It's been the lunch break now. Khushi is eagerly waiting for Arnav. From the past one week they ate their lunch together in canteen. She was waiting for him for more than 20 minutes. She dialed his number but he didn't picked up. She quickly started to his class to give him a peace of mind for making her wait.
When she reaches the class. The sight before her added fire to her anger. Arnav is sitting beside Lavanya and Sheethal and explaining some notes to them. She leaves from there determine to be mad at him.
Arnav suddenly felt her presence. He immediately looked here and there to find her. Finally he spots her running away from the class room. He looked at his watch and cursed himself. He was deeply immersed in the subject that he didn't realize it was lunch time.
"Dammit. I didn't turnout for lunch. She will be mad at me." He quickly stood up confusing both Sheethal and Lavanya." I will explain to you later. Bye." He said and started running in the direction of Khushi.
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