ArHi FF:Then you look at me... Pt.19on Pg.140 - Page 28

Originally posted by: AquaBluez17

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The next day, Khushi saw Arnav pass through as he drove towards his company, without even sparing a glance at her. 'Ungrateful jerk!!' she thought.

'But then, he hadn't exactly asked me to take care of him. Then why did you do it??' she questioned herself. There was something in his face, that vulnerability in him, which she didn't like to see. Besides she had felt guilty that, he came out in the rain because of her. And so had fallen sick. But she also knew that it wasn't out of guilt, that she had taken care of him.

Soon her class started, and she tried to concentrate on this. Hardly had she started listening, when her cell phone started to vibrate. She took it out of her bag and was surprised to see that it was Arnav calling. She wondered how and when his number had gotten into her contacts, as she came out of her class, and received the call.

"Busy ho?" he asked. She smiled at the innocence with which he asked that, but said in a stern voice, "I was in my class, Arnav. . ."

"Oh. . ." He said in a disappointed tone, and Khushi immediately reassured him telling, "It isn't a problem. Did you take your medicine? How are you feeling?"

"Much better. . . Erm. . . Thanks. . ." He said awkwardly. She frowned at that and didn't say anything. "Don't start talking all formal again!!" he warned her, and got a chuckle from her for that.

"Do you HAVE to attend your class today?" he asked, his voice filled with uncertainty and awkwardness.

"Yes. . ." She said, closing her eyes, and felt bad for denying him, immediately.

"Okay then. Even I need to go. Take care. . ." He said and cut the call before she even opened her mouth to reply.

"Now what??!!" she muttered to herself. Sighing deeply, she returned to the class.

But she couldn't concentrate after that. Cursing the person, who was the reason for her distracted mind, she came out of the class, and checked her cell phone. There was a text. From Arnav!!

"Come by my office, after your class." it said.

'Typical Arnav Singh Raizada, ordering people around!' Khushi thought as she entered his cabin. She had forgot to knock, and when Arnav raised his eyebrows on her entrance, she muttered, "I'm sorry. . I. . should've. . knocked . . ."

She was surprised to see Shyaam there, as well. "That'll be all. ." Arnav said. Shyaam knew that Arnav was telling him to leave. But he decided to test his brother-in-law's patience. "So Khushi.. How have you been? You should buy yourself a vehicle. . . It must be difficult to commute by public transport in this city. . . ."

Khushi was clearly surprised by this. Shyaam who never spoke much, except when the person talking to him was his wife, had shown so much concern!! She put her bag on the chair, as she took the glass of water from Arnav's side of the table, and listened to his questions.

Arnav was irked by his Jiju now. What was with all the sudden love towards Khushi. "Jiju.. She came in right now. . . Let her breathe." he said. Khushi just gave an approving look to Arnav.

"Oh.. I see.. Clearly, some people would prefer to do all the caring part by themselves. Its ok.. I understand.." He said, feigning to be hurt. Arnav and Khushi just looked at each other, and rolled their eyes, shaking their heads amusedly at Shyaam's overreaction. As soon as Shyaam came out of the cabin, he pulled out his phone and called his wife to tell about the recent developments.

"How did your number get into my contacts?" Khushi asked, smirking.

Arnav just grinned sheepishly at her, and was about to say something, when Lavanya entered.

"ASR, Wo... What are you doing here??" She asked, on seeing Khushi, and Khushi made out a possessive tone in her voice. But before she could reply, Arnav yelled, "Lavanya!!"

'Ohhh!! This was what jiji meant!! Hai Devi Maiyya!! He looks really frightening when he's angry!! He wasn't this angry even when he told me to get out of his car!!' thought Khushi. But Lavanya didn't seem to have bothered. She showed a file to Arnav, bending close to him, showing off her cleavage, and smirking at Khushi.

Though Khushi didn't like it one bit, she found it rather childish and immature. Not to mention, sl*tty! But she also noticed that Arnav didn't care to even turn his head towards her!

When he was done signing them, he turned towards Khushi with a smile, and asked "Chale Khushi?". Khushi felt proud of the fact that he reserved his "angry,young man" mode to everybody else, except his family AND her! Khushi nodded at him, and as they were leaving together, she turned to look at Lavanya, shook her head, giving a sad smile, and a 'You silly little, poor girl' look.

"B-T-W, where are we going?" Khushi asked, still in a good mood, when they had started to move.

"Home.." Arnav answered.

Arnav noticed that she nodded her head, and looked outside the window, not asking him whose home he meant. And when they reached Shantivan, she wasn't least bit surprised.

As they sat in the living room, "Arre waah... My favorite saali is here.." Akaash greeted her.

"Jiju. You have only ONE saali!!" Khushi smiled warmly as she teased him back.

Arnav just remained silent, looking at her smile, which wasn't a fake one. Arnav made a mental note to himself that there were only a few people she reserved her warm smile to. And he couldn't help feel smug, as he realized he was one among them.

Anjali, not willing to be left behind, teased Khushi some more, "You know what they say? Saali tho aadhi gharwaali hoti hai..."

"Kyu Khushi? If you agree, I'll dump your sister for you!" Aakash told her, with a wide grin on his face.

"Jijaajii.. I'm telling this to Jiji. Only that Devi Maiyya can save you now." Khushi nudged him using her elbows, as she said this. Arnav sitting on the other side of Khushi, just growled.

Khushi turned to him with a smile, and looked at him questioningly, asking him what was wrong. And he just shook his head. Anjali had seen this whole silent exchange between her Chotey and Khushi, and now she teased Arnav, "Waise Chotey, Khushi's status in this house can change. From Aakash's sister-in-law, to..."

"Khushi.. Come.. I'll show you around. You didn't see much of our place, the last two times too, I guess." He said hurriedly. "Except YOUR ROOM!!" Anjali said, as she grinned at him.Arnav just rolled his eyes as he let Khushi move forward.

As they climbed the stairs, Khushi tripped on a step and Arnav put an arm around her waist to steady her.

He forgot everything else, having Khushi so close to him. Her fragrance seemed to numb all his other senses. He had a mind to bury his face in her hair, which, he observed irritatedly, was put in a ponytail.

Khushi stared into his eyes too. It seemed as if, she never could take her eyes off his, ever again. And then Aakash cleared his throat, making Khushi jump in surprise. She looked flustered as she tried to free herself. Arnav just cursed his younger brother, letting go of Khushi, but not completely, as he held her petite hand in his, entwining their fingers, and tugged her forward.

They entered his room, and she stood near the French windows, leading to his favorite place, his garden. "You have a beautiful garden. . ." she commented.

"I know. I tend to them daily.." He said, as he went and stood near her.

Khushi was surprised to know that and asked "Really??!!". She somehow couldn't come in terms with the fact that, Arnav Singh Raizada tending to plants, of all the things!

"Why the surprise??" he asked, daring her to tease him regarding this.

"Hey I didn't mean to offend you or something. . . It was kinda surprising, is all. . . ." she said, doubtful whether she had succeeded in making him angry. But to her surprise, he gave her a lopsided smile and said "It is, isn't it?? I don't know why, but it is the one place where I feel calm."

She frowned, as she remembered him being calm whenever she had seen him. "You are pretty calm whenever I see you. . . ." she voiced her doubts.

He raised his eyebrows, and slowly nodded, before directly looking into her eyes and saying, "I am, aren't I?? Then I guess I have two places which keeps me calm."

The intensity with which he looked at her was such that, she couldn't bear to look into his eyes for long. Aakash opened the door and said, "What is this Bhai? This is the whole house for you? You said you'd show Khushi around. . . Don't worry Khushi, next time, I'll show you AROUND!"

And Arnav teased his brother back, "If Payal isn't here, that is!! Or else Sir won't be able to see anything else!!"

Khushi saw the irritation in Arnav's eyes, as she bit her lip and smiled shyly. Aakash just blushed and informed that Nani wanted to see them both.

When they went to the living room, Nani welcomed Khushi warmly, and asked her to sit next to her. And when Khushi did, she asked, "Look beta, I know I shouldn't be asking you, this. But I'll still ask you. Will you marry our Chotey??" she asked. Khushi looked at her with wide eyes, for a second, and then at Arnav, sitting right opposite to her, before she blushed and looked at her entwined hands.

"I. . . . Naniji. . . . This is not my decision. You will have to ask my parents. . . ."

Naniji replied, "I know beta. And I have. They don't have any problem, as far as I know. Now you tell me. Will you, or won't you?"

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Originally posted by: love_kuki

Lovely update once again!!

Hope Khushi replies in a yes & so does Arnav!! Khushi doesn't have a choice, since her parents replied in affirmative.. it's all upto Arnav now.. Hope his Yes, won't offend Khushi now, since they have truly started admiring each other & have started getting close to each other!!

Hmm.. lets see what's cooking in ur brain.. but whatever's cooked up untill now is delicious!! 😆

Loves it once again.. already waiting for the nxt one.. Hope it comes soon! 🤗