Part 30
Khushi sat alone, when Arnav left her to go backstage to get ready for his performance with Mehr. She put his trophy on his empty seat and waited eagerly for his performance.
She found it surreal that they were going to perform on 'Ab na ja' with dialogues from their movie 'Mr Imperfect' interspersed in between.
She was enjoying a hilarious conversation between KJo and Sajid Khan, when a man came up to her and whispered, "Arnav Sir has called you to his green room". Surprised, Khushi got up to go with the man.
About an hour later, KJo announced the next performance. "Coming next is the performance that everyone has been waiting for... Presenting the new heart throb of the nation, AR and the stunning, the beautiful Mehr Ahluwalia".
As the heavy, burgundy velvet curtains drew back to thunderous applause, the audience saw the silhouettes of two shadowy figures standing in the middle of the stage really close gazing in each others eyes. They were enshrouded in swirling fog.
A voice over recited the famous lines from the movie, 'Mr Imperfect'.
"Aaj Mat Rok Khud Ko Madhosh Ho Jaane De
Paas Aa Apne Nashe Mein Kho Jaane De
Na Aaoon Hosh Mein, Na Kabhi Meri Saanson Se Teri Mehek Jaye
Band Kar Le Aankhein, Ab Jo Hota Hai Ho Jaane De"
As the crowd cheered and young girls screamed Arnav's name, the background score of 'Ab na ja' started.
The overhead spotlight switched on and Arnav ran his hands down the arms of Khushi and turning her around stood with Khushi leaning against him...they both closed their eyes...and swayed to the music.
Aanken band kar loon jo main
Dekhoon bas tumhe
Khwabo mein hi keh sakta hoon
Apna tumhe
Rehne de
Mera yeh waham pe hi yakeen
Na jaa abhi
As Arnav whispered these words( while lip syncing) bring his lips close to her ears, Khushi suddenly remembered that evening at the airport and tears started flowing from her closed eyes.
Pyaar ki yeh raat hai
Ab naa jaaa.
Chhoti si ek baat hai
Ab naa jaa
Soon Arnav and Khushi were dancing to the song with sweeping, graceful movements gazing at each other with such intensity that the audience felt a collective shiver run down their backs.
Pal do pal ka saath hai
Ab naa jaa
Jaadu si yeh raat hai
Ab naa jaaa
Ab naa jaaa
Arnav drew Khushi's delicate form close to him, and looked questioningly at her noticing her wet eyes...Khushi smiled through her tears and shook her head.
Maathe pe pyaar ki boondein
Bikhre se kai sawaal
aankhon mein kitne mausam
pal mein beete kitne saal
Rehne de, jahaan bhi le jaaye zindagi
Na jaa abhi
With the whole of audience staring at Arnav and Khushi, awestruck, they were oblivious of the world, of the people watching them, of the media...they had eyes only for each other. They danced together as naturally as a bow produces music on a violin. The intensity in Arnav's eyes complimenting the vulnerability in Khushi's, if ever a dance could express the love, the passion, the intensity and the longing in a relationship, then this was it. Arnav and Khushi just did it.
Pyaar ki yeh raat hai
Ab naa jaaa
Chhoti si ek baat hai
Ab naa jaa
Ab naa jaa
Ab naa jaa
Ab naa jaa
Ab naa jaa
There are very few performances in the history of showbiz that are greeted by an impenetrable silence, with the audience left gaping and wondering..."What the hell did we just watch? This was one of them...The beauty of their relationship was so palpable that it brought tears to the eyes of even some hard hearted cynic, leading to opening of flood gates in their hearts, that brought a divulge of long forgotten memories.
Finally, the applause started and as the audience cheered and cat called, Arnav and Khushi were still lost in each others eyes.
"Wow...what a performance ...I am at a loss of words", Kjo said. "Ladies and gentlemen lets give a round of applause for Arnav and Khushi Raizada...especially Khushi Raizada who stepped in for Mehr at the last moment...I hope your ankle is feeling better now, Mehr".
When Arnav and Khushi returned to take their seats again, they were greeted by loud cheers by their fans.
After the function was finally over, Arnav was approached by SK's brother, who invited them for an impromptu post function bash at his house. Arnav agreed after asking Khushi...They decided to got to their apartment first to change.
"Thank God..I don't have to return to my apartment alone", Khushi said hugging his arm, on the way to Arnav's apartment.
Arnav smiled down at her and caressed her hand with his other hand...
"And this time I don't have to drag you".
They reached their apartment at 1:30..and soon were in the elevator going up.
Blushing under Arnav's intent stare, Khushi looked at his top collar button.
"How endearing she looks blushing", Arnav thought with a smile before pulling her closer to him.
"I doubt we'll be able to go to Tabrez's party", he said huskily.
"Why?, Khushi asked looking up and finding the answer in the smoldering depths of his eyes, she blushed even harder.
As they entered the apartment, Khushi smiled remembering the last time she was here.
Locking the door, Arnav held her shoulders urgently and bent his head down..
Her heart pounding, Khushi gave him a gentle push and said laughing, "Let me at least look around my new home first".
With Arnav following her, Khushi went from room to room.
"Hmmm needs a lot of work, lots of colors", Khushi said looking at their mostly black leather and steel bedroom.
"But I love your window"
One entire wall of their bedroom was made of glass, giving an amazing view of brilliantly lit up skyscapers, with the Arabian sea in the distance..
As she stood gazing at the view, Arnav hugged her from behind. Khushi put her small hands over his arms wrapped around her body and looked back to smile at him.
"I'll go change", she smiled.
Arnav took his blazer and tie off and unbuttoned his shirt as he stood in front of his wardrobe taking his clothes out.
Not having heard Khushi come out of the bathroom, he was surprised when a pair of silken arms hugged him from behind..
MATURE CONTENT AHEAD
Arnav turned around, holding her hands to see Khushi blushing furiously wearing a knee length, beige satin nightie with sphagetti straps..
Khushi buried her face in his bare chest smelling his musky smell..
Chuckling,Arnav put his arms snugly around her and said, "Mrs Raizada, are you by any chance trying to seduce me..?
Then holding her at an arms length, he looked at her leisurely...while Khushi found it increasingly difficult to breathe.
Caressing his swan like neck and her creamy shoulders, he pushed one strap off her shoulder and with eyes filled with desire said, "You just did".
Lifting her up, he sat on his black leather arm chair with khushi on his lap.
Lifting the hem of her nightie, he caressed the entire silkiness of her legs and thighs slowly then he swooped down to claim her lips hungrily while his hands roamed all over, feeling her body through the fabric of her nightie.
Lifting his head, he pushed both her straps down and exposed her cleavage liberally dropping hot kisses all over her neck, shoulders and cleavage, he nuzzled and nipped causing her to wince and clutch at his hair.
"Sorry", Arnav said breathlessly before tugging at an earlobe with his lips. He nibbled at them leisurely before attacking her neck and cleavage again leaving red marks all over as Khushi said his name over and over again.
Carried away by passion, Khushi reciprocated equally, nuzzling and kissing his chest while putting her hands under his shirt to caress his well toned body. Arnav closed his eyes and said "Khushi" in a voice deepened by desire..
Finally, overcome by his urgent need for her, Arnav carried her to the bed, and with clothes out the way, they both gave in to unbridled passion
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Edited by IPK007 - 12 years ago
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