ARHI FF: Do you feel loved? Note|Sep11|Pg75*NEW - Page 10

Originally posted by: A_R_S

Nice update.
So Khushi back home. Glad for her and her family.
Anjali talking to Payal?

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Some interesting things lined up for the next few chapters.

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Originally posted by: Lily2011

nice plz cont and pm me?

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Originally posted by: basb

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Part 8 coming up in the next 30 minutes. 😊

A/N: Sorry for the delay. I keep trying to update this every other day, but somehow can never finish it in time. I am also working to make the updates longer. Please give me a few more chapters to get the story moving. This is my first time writing and I'm yet to learn to gather my thoughts and pen them down effectively. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions for the story, please let me know.

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Part 8 - It feels right

'I don't think, I know!! I know my sister very well. A few weeks before her birthday that time, she seemed changed. She would day dream all the time and had this faraway, lost look on her face. I heard her talking to La about some guy. When she refused to come home, I was sure it was Arnav'

'We do nothing Anju! They're adults. But we'll hover...y'know in case one of them needs a slight nudge in the right direction?' Payal giggled. 'You're right though! No offence, but your brother's an ass! I don't want him to hurt my baby. We'll wait and see what happens' Payal said getting a li'l serious.

Khushi was happy that she was able to not show her feelings towards Arnav and could act civil with him. It was a whole different issue that a war was raging inside her. On one hand, she wanted to stick by the decision she made and on the other hand she just wanted to run into his arms and stay there forever. She missed him terribly. She missed being friends with him. Sometimes, without realizing it, she would indulge herself by dreaming about them together, as a couple, and what would it be like in the future. The hardest part to deal with was when she crashed back into reality. He had offered her that dream on a platter and she had smashed it to the floor. But she had a reason...her self-respect and most importantly self preservation. She knew that a forced relationship based on what the other person wants would never stand the test of time. When two people were bound together for life, there will be enough trials and tribulations for them to go through without having the very basic foundation of their so called love questioned!

She sighed! She had better snap out of it. She had tons of stuff to read up on. She picked up a book and started charting out her study plan, when there was a knock on her door. Her heart started beating wildly! Could it be? Arnav? How can he be here and knocking on my door? The rap got louder and Khushi yelled 'It's open!'

Arnav slowly opened the door and peeked his head inside. 'Khush! Can I come in?' he said.

He then looked at her messily tied up hair, glasses perched on her nose and all the books open on her study table.

'Is this a good time? Looks like you're busy studying. I can come back later if you want!'

Khushi who was momentarily shocked looking at Arnav standing at her bedroom door...just like old times, recovered quickly.

'No that's ok Arnav. I haven't started studying yet. Come in' she waved him in. 'What's up?'

'I just came to see you. I'm leaving tonight, so...'

'Tonight? So soon?'

'Yeah! I have 2 case studies and a paper due on Tuesday and 2 presentations on Wednesday'

'Oh ok. I thought you were here for the entire weekend'

'I wasn't gonna come this weekend. I have very tough classes this final term. But I came just to talk to you'

Khushi was surprised! 'Talk to me? What about?'

'Well talk to you and also invite you.' Arnav pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. There was no easy way to do this. 'Aah...you know...I'm graduating in less than 3 months and I want you...no I need...I mean I was hoping that you can make it.' He still didn't look up at her.

Khushi was overcome with emotions she couldn't quite put a finger on. He almost seemed afraid of her rejection. Her heart went out for this man-child in front of her. He looked so vulnerable. She smiled a little.

'Arnav...woh...'

'Khush, I know! But please! You remember how since we were like 12 and 14, we dreamed about this? This...me going to Harvard Business School and you getting into Johns Hopkins? The world's best schools! And we both did it! Now I'm graduating with honors...I'm a Dean's lister Khush! I've worked very hard and in spite of all my success, I've been terribly unhappy because you weren't a phone call away to share it with! Now, this is it! I'm graduating at the top of my class and I'm getting my degree from Obama and I want you to be there! I know things are so messed up between us, but aren't you even a li'l proud of me? Khush?'

Khushi had tears in her eyes. Yes, he was right! The dream they'd dreamed together was coming together now. And oh boy! She was sooo proud of him that she thought that her heart would burst! She opened her mouth to say something...

'And it's not like Mom and Dad would care you know, let alone take the time to come! I'll be very disappointed if you also let me down'

'Arnav! Can you please stop? You aren't even giving me a chance to say yes! Of course I'll be there! I have to make sure I'm not on call that weekend. But even if I am, I'll switch it with someone, ok? I'm coming!'

With that she walked over to him and hugged him tight. She put her head on his chest and sighed. Arnav was taken aback. He put his arms around her and hugged her back. He put his chin on her head and breathed deeply. He felt so much at peace. It felt so right!

'I'm very, very proud of you Arnav. Don't ever think otherwise, ok? You can count on me to be there for your big day. I know things have been sour between us, but that doesn't mean that I won't be there for you when you need me'

'Thanks Khush. It really does mean a lot to me'

Khushi realised the position they were in and instantly stepped back, embarrassed! Arnav moved back a step and ran his fingers through his hair.

'Hmm...I should go. I'll let you know the full details a few weeks before'

'Okay'

'Okay! Bye Khushi'

'Bye Arnav'

Arnav walked out with a smile on his face. She said yes! Khushi's coming for his graduation! He felt exhilarated! And happy! And then there was the hug...he never thought that hugging someone would make you feel so good. He wondered why he had been such a fool before. Maybe because, Khushi was always there. She was there even before he hit his puberty and started thinking about girls. She was always his 'best friend'. The fact that she was a girl never really occurred to him at all. She never gave him a hint before that fateful night on her birthday. And then within 10 hrs of that, she was gone! Arnav wanted to go behind her, talk to her, apologize to her and make things right. But then, his infamous ASR rage had taken over...his ego had come in the way...he was indignant! He got so mad that she didn't even give him a chance that he let her go! He literally held a grudge against her for 2 years! He thought about her often. He missed her. He went on binge dates with all kinds of girls. But he somehow couldn't bring himself to take it any further than dinner or maybe a few drinks and a dance. He started feeling guilty and felt like he was cheating on Khushi. He ignored his feelings at first. But slowly he started realizing that somewhere deep down maybe he could see himself with Khushi. And instead of acting on it, he got even madder! He got mad that she walked away without giving him a chance to come to terms with happened and how he felt about it. He got madder that she didn't give them a chance to explore this new revelation...a chance for them to 'think' about being together! But when he saw her in Italy, 2 years worth of pent up feelings and realizations came rushing out. Now, here he was, grinning like a love struck teenager because she hugged him.

He realized that this is what he wanted. He was about to graduate with his dream degree, he was about to take over from his Dad and now all he wanted was Khushi to be in his life, every step of the way with him! He couldn't let her go this time. This feeling was just too good to ignore...he liked this...whatever it was, he didn't know...he didn't know if it was love...he didn't know whether he wanted to get married tomorrow...he didn't know whether they'll live happily ever after! All he knew was that he belonged to her now.

But what he liked was this feeling...this felt so right...this sense of belonging!

Really really nice update!!!!!

Awww! Its awesome!

Nice update.
So cute how Arnav asked Khushi to come to his graduation and was afraid of a negative response from Khushi.
And so it was a even much better feeling for him, when Khushi said yes and hugged him.
One more great thing about Khushi: although what happened in the past to her coz of Arnav, she is still proud of him.

lovely and emotional update
keep writing

Originally posted by: sondaryalakshmi

Really really nice update!!!!!

So finally Arnav realized that arnav loves her!!

Thank you 😊

Originally posted by: Sanaya.Barun

Awww! Its awesome!

Loved it. Thanks for PM!

Thank you 😊

Originally posted by: A_R_S

Nice update.
So cute how Arnav asked Khushi to come to his graduation and was afraid of a negative response from Khushi.
And so it was a even much better feeling for him, when Khushi said yes and hugged him.
One more great thing about Khushi: although what happened in the past to her coz of Arnav, she is still proud of him.

Thanks 😊
I feel like my Arnav is a li'l out of character right now. But he should be back to his all angry, possessive, irrational ASR pretty soon.