FF:KMH2-Mohabat restart;) TH2 Pt 55 Pg142 (13/04) - Page 24

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Part 35

I know that you had not expected this. But I did not have a choice. Of all the things that I've had to give up, you are the most difficult one…

There are a lot of things to be said. A lot of things to be done but I guess they will have to wait… for another time, another year or probably another era…

If this was not how we had met, trust me, you would have been mine… all mine! Magar ye ho naa saka…

But Im still hopeful… for there is a time and place, when and where, you will realise my worth, and your rightful place… that is in my arms…

And until then… I have to leave you. For human beings are weird creatures. They donot value what they have… unless it goes away. Far away. So far that the hope of ever bringing that back, itself seems completely hopeless.

Like they say… kabhi kabhi kuch paane ke liye kuch khona padta hai!

Trust me, im not leaving you… this is just temporary! So be hopeful my darling, because I still love…

Before Arohi could read the next word, her brain registered too many events in a short span of a few seconds. There was a distant shout, sudden ruffling of several pair of feet and before she could look up, in the next second she was off the ground, picked up in strong arms and pulled away, just when a glass and metal chandelier came crashing on the spot where she had been standing seconds before. The hands stayed firm around her middle but her eyes were wide open and staring at the crushed crystal and twisted metal scattered on the floor.

She again got a few seconds to look up, twist out of firm hands, and turn around to look at her saviour when her husbands warm loving arms grabbed her in a bone crushing hug. Arohis chin rested on Arjuns shoulder, as he almost lifted her off the ground in an attempt to keep her safe in his arms. Arohis hands automatically went around his shoulders, as the reality of the situation seeped into her frozen brain. Gripping him tightly, she twisted her neck to see the destruction behind. Shock had paralysed her senses to feel even fear of what could've happened or gratitude for the fact that it didn't!

Arohi saw Karan standing behind Arjun, brushing pieces of glass away from his suit. Dadi and Rashi stood next to him, shocked and scared at the accident that could've been fatal. The entire hall had gone still, everyones eyes in their direction, and low voices discussing the mishap. Arohi shut her eyes tightly, drowning out everything and pulled Arjun closer, wanting to drown in the warmth and safety that she found only in his arms.

Arjun immediately realised when Arohi had come back to earth. Her deathly grip on his neck told him that she was as scared as him. He loosened his grip on her and gently lowered her to stand on the ground. For a few seconds, he could not pull back from her as she refused to let go, but he stroked her back and she came out of his embrace slowly. Arjun cupped her face in his palms as his eyes roamed hungrily over her face, asking her if she was alright. Arohis eyes started tearing up. She nodded slowly to the silent question asked. Relief of minuscle amount flashed on Arjuns face, he closed his eyes and opened them again, as if to wash away the memory, the image of Arohi being in danger.

Dadi and Rashi started bombarding Arohi with questions and she turned around to pacify them that she was fine. Arjun exhaled deeply. Walking around his family, he went near Karan and stood in front of him. Arjun gulped. He wished he could be as numb as Arohi. Sighing deeply, he looked up. Stretching out his right hand, Arjun stared into Karans eyes with gratitude.

"Thank you."

Karan looked at Arjuns hand and then his eyes. Taking his hand in his right one, Karan nodded in acknowledgement. Arjun gripped his hand briefly before releasing it.

Arjun walked back to Arohi and hugged her again. Kissing her forehead, he wiped her face of tears.

"Tum thik ho?"

Arohi could only nod her head. Almost everyone in the party was surrounding them now, firing question, making speculations and checking on Arohi. Releasing his wife, Arjun whispered to Shefali to take her to their room. As Arohi made her way towards the stairs, Arjun watched her every movement, till she was out of his eyesight.

He looked around and stopped when he noticed Billu and Makarand standing a few feet away. Turning his head slightly, he indicated them to follow him as he walked off to the lawns with his friends in tow.

+

"Wow… Beautiful! Must say jiju ki choice superb hai." Sanchit turned the phone again towards him as he stared at it with a smile on his face.

"I know. Apni Aru bhi toh ussi ki choice hai!" Lovedeep giggled as she stretched her neck to look at her phone in her hand, which was turned towards Sanchit.

"Kya dekh rahe ho tum dono???" Rajveers deep voice startled Sanchit and Lovedeep. Immediately twisting her hand behind her back, Lovedeep tried to hide her phone.

"Ku.. Kuch bhi toh nahi… Aap itni raat ko yaha kya karrahe hai bhaiyya? Aap abhi aaye hain kaam pe se?" Lovedeep immediately changed the topic. But then her vision took in her brothers weary face, his tired eyes and his wrinkled forehead. Rajveer had been working overtime a lot for the past few days. He had always been a workaholic, so noone could really question him on that. But she could see the toll it was taking on his health.

"Kya baat hai bhaiyya? Bohat thake huey lag rahey ho…"

"Haan voh kaam thoda jyaada tha. Isliye…" Even since his father had been in the hospital, the work load on the department had increased. They had divided the load amongst the senior officers, but then there was the case of Kartar Singh Ahluwalia itself, which was of high priority. Plus he could not tell his younger sister, that nowadays he took double the amount of time to deal with the same amount of work, because a certain "someone" ruined his concentration.

"Aap ek kaam karo. Aap yaha baitho, aur ye chai piyo. Waise toh maine apne liye banayi thi, lekin aapko isski jyaga jarurat hai." Pulling Rajveer towards the dining table, Lovedeep forced her brother to sit on the chair and thrust the cup of tea under his nose. Rajveer opened his mouth to protest, but the warm fumes of chai wafted in his nose and he could not refuse.

"Ok… mein toh sone jaaraha hu. Aap dono chai enjoy kijiye. Goodnight." Sanchit left them to sprint towards the stairs, waving with his hand as his bua and chachu returned his goodnight.

Rajveer took a sip of the steaming tea and leaned back in his chair. He closed his eyes and exhaled slowly. Lovedeep smiled and sat on the chair next to him. Rajveer opened his eyes and returned his sisters smile. Taking another sip, he asked her "kya baatein karrahe they tum dono?"

Love's smile froze on her lips. Should she tell him? She recounted the changes in Rajveer ever since Arohi had come back home. Especially the day when Arjun had come to pick her up.

"Rajveer… Mein yaha jhagda karne nahi aaya hoon."

That was all Arjun had said. And Rajveer had not stopped him. Probably he will be happy to know that Arohi and Arjun are happy together. Lovedeep also remembered Rajveer and Rashis friendly conversation in the caf. It was time to check what he really felt. She decided to give it a shot.

"Voh… Aaj Singhania Mansion mein party thi."

Rajveers hand holding the cup stopped midway to his lips for a second, before he completed the action and took another sip.

"Achha? Kis khushi mein??? Rudra Pratap Singhania ke sar pe baal aagaye kya!" Lovedeep chuckled at the taunt and Rajveers lips curled in a smile.

"Voh to pata nahi. Lekin Arohi ne usske aur Rashi ke fotos bheje hai, party ke. It looked like she is happy and having a good time." Rajveers senses stood on alert hearing Rashis name. Fotos?

"Achha? Jara mein bhi dekhu kitni khush hai Arohi. Agar voh sachme khush hai toh mujhse jyaada iss duniya mein kisi ko khushi nahi hogi." Lovedeep knew her brother was telling the truth but she felt a bit of hesitation in his voice. Somehow she felt this hesitation was not for Arohi. She decided to test the waters. Pulling out a snap, she held her phone in front of Rajveers face.

Rajveers smile turned into a frown. Standing in a gorgeous sari, with a equal gorgeous smile on her face, stood his nautanki niece, posing away looking in the camera. Alone.

"Kya hua bhaiyya?" Lovedeeps eyes were trained on Rajveers face. "Khush lag rahi haina Arohi?"

Rajveer immediately caught his expressions. Looking at Love, he gave a forced smile. "Haan... bohat khush lag rahi hai." Clearing his throat, he looked at the snap again. "Bas… ek hi foto bheji hai ussne?"

Lovedeep bit down a giggle looking at her brother give his most fake casual look. She could feel the shivers of anxiety vibrating off his body. "Nahi… ek aur hai." Removing the other snap, she again turned her phone towards Rajveer. And watched amazed as his face became suddenly clear of all emotions, except a look on longing in his eyes.

Arohi and Rashi… Bright red and baby blue… looking at the camera… smiling their most genuine smiles. They both had bent back a little, on one side, with a hand on their waist, a very simple pose but filled with attitude. This had to be Arohis doing. The thought brought a small smile on Rajveers face. Rashis face was glowing with positivity, her lips stretched in a wide smile, her eyes twinkling with innocence.

"How is she looking bhaiyya? Gorgeous naa…?" Rajveers eyes were stuck to the screen of her phone. He heard Lovedeep ask him a question. And in answer, only one word, in a whisper, escaped his mouth.

"Gorgeous"

+

Arjun walked up the steps slowly.

The party had taken a while to wind up. He had grilled the decorators, with Rashi along, refusing to listen to any apologies or excuses. He had practically threatened to shut down their business, but Rashi had stopped him, not wanting Arjun to fly off the handle. Rashi too was feeling guilty, as the decorations were done under her instruction. She had taken utmost care and precaution while setting everything up. And yet she still could not figure out how the chandelier had come loose. Arjun looked at Rashis face and he had left the argument, not wanting his sister to feel it was her fault. He had called the agency in the office tomorrow, he would deal with them there.

Next he had talked to all the guests, assuring them that Arohi was alright. He had spoken to his dad and other important associates to excuse him for retiring early. He had asked Romit to drop back Shefali. Billu and Makarand had been assigned with the needful assignments. All he had to do now was… wait.

Dadi had wanted to be with Arohi, and he had not stopped her. Karan wanted to tag along and meet Arohi, and for the first time Arjun did not protest. For the first time, he did not feel angry or jealous. Gratitude had totally weighed him down. He could not hate this guy, atleast not right now. Afterall he had save his life. Because Arohi… was Arjuns life.

Arjuns feet halted outside his room door. He closed his eyes to gather strength. He was dreading going in front of Arohi. Arjuns heart was still beating rapidly in his chest. Everytime he closed his eyes, the same scene flashed in front of his eyes. Arohi… chandelier… crash!

Arjuns eyes snapped open. He had to be strong, for Arohis sake. He had felt her fear, when she had held on real tight to him. Arjun had heard her heartbeats hammering against her chest at the speed of an express train. He had to be her strength, bring her out of this traumatic memory. He could not afford to be weak himself! Chiding himself for shifting focus, Arjun exhaled a deep breath and gripped the door handle.

Arohi was staring outside the window, he back to the door. Arjun shut the door silently behind him and walked inside the room. As soon as the door shut, Arohi turned around and her eyes locked with her husbands. Arjun could make out the internal struggle that Arohi was facing in keeping her fear at bay. She was fighting to keep the terror away from her eyes alongwith the tears. But the moment she saw Arjun she just let herself go. Her strength was here. Her love was here. And she was alive to be with him.

Tears gathered rapidly in her eyes as she took every hasty step towards Arjun, wanting to reach him before it was too late. Arjun met her halfway and his arms immediately went around her, engulfing Arohi in the only place she wanted to live in. The only place she wanted to die in.

Arohi vented out all her fears, her despair, her doubts in the form of tears in her husbands embrace. Arjun held her firmly, rubbing her back soothingly with his hand, trying to calm her down. He kissed the top of head and whispered "I am here… nothing can take you away from me" to her in a soft whisper till her crying reduced to soft whimpers and finally odd hiccups. Arjun continued to hold her, comforting her like one does to a child. He had kept his fears at bay to erase hers. Kept his tears in check and let hers flow away, taking away the tension from her mind and body.

Later when she lay in his arms, in their bed, Arjuns mind refused to stop thinking and let him sleep. Arohis head was on his chest, her arm over his stomach, and leg on his thigh. Arjuns hand was around her back to rest on her arm, stroking it lovingly as he lulled Arohi to sleep till she started snoring softly. His eyes were wide open, staring at the ceiling, recounting the nights events, one by one. He had planned to remove Arohis saree with his hands tonight, and he had done that. Only because her fingers were shivering too badly to do it herself. He had changed her, made her have warm milk send by dadi and put her to sleep. His lips curled in a sarcastic smile at the ironical turn of events.

On the side table, Arjuns phone vibrated with a message. He half turned to pick his phone and checked the message. His eyes were darting from one end to the other, remembering something, after reading the words on his display screen. Very carefully, he moved Arohi off him, and tucked her in the duvet. Checking on her for one more time, Arjun went to the washroom to make a call.

"Mein bol raha hoon.

Haan mila mujhe message.

Hmm…

Voh thik hai, so rahi hai.

I know…

Nahi…

Par mein samajh gaya!

Yehi… ki ye attack Arohi pe nahi tha!

It was meant for me…"

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Originally posted by: moonkmh

U love me na

OMG m shock! Ye karan kahi Natasha ka partner to nehi

ye karan toh culprit nai hai na???? that lettr is pointing towards him.
then why did arjun say karan saved arohi???
ye chal kya raha hai.

I had almost believed that Arjun reached there on time! But then, those lines which said that She looked into the eyes of her savior when her husbands arms came around crushing her! wow. di. It was freaking amazing! The way you described the entire scene. Arjun's reaction, Karan's reaction to the scene. rashi blaming herself. Arjun almost collecting himself to make some damage control and then again breaking down looking at his wife. Dadi's the urge to protect her. Billu and Makrand's role. Everything was just perfect.

So ahem... Rajveer's falling for rashi! So cool! Love also noted it!! LOVELY!

hmm.. who tried to kil Arjun? was that the pig natasha? :X :X

I missed 4 updates bcoz of exam:'(

Originally posted by: --Anjali--

I missed 4 updates bcoz of exam:'(

OMG thnk god arohi is fine...hope arjun can find the culprit soon and sort him or her out...fab update...keep on writing...