FF: When Love And Hate Collide... Pt26 pg145 10/07 - Page 91

Originally posted by: --Anjali--

Have u notice I edited my post?😕

Originally posted by: cherry227

Since people are sending requests on FB also now, im updating this small part first 😳 to the answer of Raman inspired part... in SWTE when Arjun comes to her house for dinner, he teases her the same way about her frown doing wonders for her face , not her smile 🤣 and then they kiss when Arohis sister Neha and her husband Arvind see them!!! how i love and miss SWTE

so dedicating this chapter to Raman 🤗

PART 23

Arjun thanked his stars in his mind' that he had pulled Arohi behind the house just in time.

After he had seen her lick her luscious lips, he had wanted to do the same. Without wasting another moment, his lips had grabbed hers in the most ravishing desperate kiss that he had ever given anyone. His arms went around her and he had literally lifted her up, walking up behind the house and pinning her against the wall so that he could devour her lips fully.

Arohi had been drugged. Intoxicated. Sedated. Hypnotised. The most exhilarating feeling that she had ever felt. Her breathing had deepened. Her heart was beating wildly as if trying to rip her chest and jump out. She could feel knots in her stomach and a hand on her waist, trying to ease them. Her nose and her senses were filled with a strong male musk scent that was making her feel like she might faint with pleasure.

Arohi did not realise when her hands had gripped the front of Arjuns kurta and had pulled him instead of pushing him away. Arjuns one hand held her neck as he turned his head to deepen the kiss. The kiss that he wanted to go on and on and never end. Wafts of jasmine filled his nose, kicking his pleasure senses in to overdrive. His heart was soaring in the clouds as he realised how absolutely perfect this felt.

All Arohi could feel was Arjuns hands on her bare back, his heart beating under her fingers his hot body pressed up against her. After a few minutes, her eyes had snapped open when she heard dadi come out of the house, cursing Arjun for not calling up. And then she heard her father offer to drop dadi at her apartment. Arohis mind had panicked and she tried pushing Arjun away with all her might but he was in no mood to leave her.

When Arohi opened her mouth to tell him to stop, Arjun slid his tongue inside her mouth and Arohi felt drunk. Arjuns fingers moved inside the hem of the non-existent back of Arohis dress. She started squirming in his arms as she felt cool long digits, move past her dress and caress her waist. Her breath got locked in her throat by the sheer passion that Arjun was arousing in her. Arjun felt her relax as her fathers car pulled out of the driveway to drop his dadi home, leaving them in silence. With a grunt, Arjun finally detached his lips and drew back to observe her.

Flushed skin, drugged eyes, swollen lips and rapid breathing made Arohi Ahluwalia a treat to watch. Arjun felt like hoisting her on his shoulders and carrying her to his house so that he can ravish her to his hearts content. His feelings scared him a bit but Arohi gave him a small smile and he was lost again. Arjun dipped his head to kiss Arohis long swan-like neck. Arohi closed her eyes and pulled on his hair as Arjun sucked and bit the tender skin. She titled her head back to give him more access and Arjun covered every inch of it with his lips. Her smell was driving Arjun completely crazy and he moved his other hand up and down her naked back.

He could feel Arohis skin break out in to goosebumps as his hand explored more and more and his lips continued to give wet kisses on her neck. Feeling completely out of breath, Arjun rested his forehead on her shoulder and Arohi rested hers against the wall. It took them several minutes to catch their breath.

Arjun slowly lifted his head up and looked at her. With her head tilted upwards, and her eyes closed, her face was washed with the moonlight. She looked like an angel descended on earth. A sense of peace and happiness seemed to dwell in her as her lips lifted in a gentle smile. Arjuns eyes were latched to her face. He slowly lifted his hands and traced her features softly with his fingertips.

Arohis smile waned and she gulped when she felt Arjuns fingers follow the arch of her eyebrow, the lines on her forehead, the curve of her eyelash, the straight line of her nose and finally to cup her cheeks. Arohi slowly opened her eyes and the look in Arjuns, punched her in the gut. She had never seen him look so intense' so mesmerised till today. He was studying her face as if she was a specimen or as if he was memorising her every detail. His thumbs slowly traced the curve of Arohis lips and his eyes followed them.

Slowly reaching down, he pecked her lips gently' very gently. Arohi felt like a cool feather had brushed past them. He pecked them again, a little longer this time' familiarising with them. When he drew back Arohi had closed her eyes again. After a few gentle pecks, he took her lips, very softly in his own. Opening his mouth, he sucked on her lower lip and teased it with the tip of his tongue. He could feel Arohis body jerk as his hot tongue touched the sensitive skin of her lip. He tilted Arohis face to his liking and deepened the kiss, making them both lose themselves in the sea of ecstasy.

After minutes or probably what Arohi felt like hours, Arjuns deep husky voice broke her reviere and she opened her eyes.

"Arohi' are you going to slap me again???"

Arohis eyes slowly widened as the passion in Arjuns was replaced by humor. They both smiled at each other.

"Even if you do, I'm not going to apologise for this kiss. Or for the many more that we are going to share."

Arohi looked at him shocked. His shamelessness seemed to grow everyday.

"Aise aankhen phaad phaadke mat dekho! Im not scared of these fiery eyes anymore."

Arohi did not know whether to frown at him or raise her eyebrows in surprise.

"What we shared today was not just a kiss, it was a confession of what we feel. A reassaurance that we are equally attracted to each other. And now that its out in the open, I will not let you ignore it!!!"

For the first time in years, Arohi felt her cheeks grow warm. Arjuns penetrating gaze was making her feel like hiding herself somewhere. But Arohi Ahluwalia and bashfulness didn't go together. So she gathered the remnants of her sanity and looked up.

"I think' humey ab ghar jaana chahiye."

Arjun drew in a sharp breath. He wanted to say 'mein bhi yahi soch raha tha' your place or mine?'

But he swallowed the words. He reminded himself to give Arohi space and be careful with her. He slowly drew back and started going back when Arohi held his hand and stopped him. Arjun looked at her surprised but she was staring at his lips. Slowly her hand went up and she wiped her lipstick off his lips. The endearing act made Arjuns heart soar up. He felt like standing here and just keep watching her face' all night.

So many things had become clear to them. So many emotions had finally erupted. Arjun felt doped to even analyse his own feelings.

But he realised one thing for sure' he was not going to get any sleep tonight!

Ahluwalia Office' early in the morning'

Natasha had barely heard the door click open and she had glanced at Arjuns elated face when she was picked up and whirled around the cabin. A small scream escaped her throat before she started chuckling when she realised that Arjun was beaming from ear to ear. After circling the entire cabin, Arjun finally put Natasha down and kissed her soundly on the cheek. Natasha looked at him in surprise, the smile refusing to leave her face.

"Kya baat hai! Someones in a good mood today' lagta hai kal ka function was good?!"

"Good morning! And yes I'm in an awesome mood today'"

"Voh toh dikh hi raha hai, lekin' you didn't tell me why!"

"Guess!"

Natasha was pleasantly surprised. Arjun looked' happy! As a person, he was always smiling and full of life. But today, something had changed in him, he looked like' he was in love!!! But she also knew that it was too premature to say the 'L' word to him, so she decided to keep her thoughts to herself.

"Umm' lets see' Tum aur Arohi kal mehendi ke function mein gaye they' toh'" Natasha pinched her chin with her fingers and looked up pretending to think deeply. Arjuns dimples dug more in his cheeks as he looked adoringly at his best friend. He loved the way she managed to make a simple conversation so interesting.

"Think Nats think'"

"I got it! Tumne bhi kal mehendi lagwaayi aur usska rang bohat gehra chadha hai'"

Arjun threw his head back laughed out loud. Of all the funny possibilities that she could come up with, Nats came up with the most ridiculous one. Natasha joined him and they both fell on the sofa laughing. Tears came out from their eyes when they finally attempted to sober up. Arjun wiped his eyes and looked at her.

"She likes me too Nats'"

Natasha grinned back. "The entire world knew that' except Arohi herself! But I want to know everything' right from the start. How did it happen' did you speak to her first or did she? Where did it happen? At the function or somewhere else??? How did you confess' what did she say? Everything!!!"

"Oye' relax! We are not in college anymore to gossip about all this' And anyway, I'm not the one to kiss and tell."

Arjun turned his face away and Natasha looked on confused. Her eyes widened as Arjun looked back at her with a mischevious grin on his face. Her mouthed opened in shock.

"Oh my god! Ohhh' my' godd' you kissed her didn't you??? Again??!!!"

Arjun nodded his head slowly. "Only this time she kissed he back'"

Natasha let out a scream and Arjun jerked back putting his fingers in his ears. She launched herself in his arms and he fell back on the couch to balance them both.

"Im so so so happy for you guys!!!"

Arjun hugged her tight before straightening up and releasing her. "Nats' we just like each other and want to see where this relationship goes. Shaadi nahi horahi hamari!!! Stop making it such a big deal."

"It is a big deal stupid! Shaadi is not important' Arohi confessing her feelings and acting on it is definitely a big deal."

"I know. I thought that you must be dying to know what happened yesterday' so came to tell you first thing today!"

"Yes I was. But im still not satisfied because you wont give me the details! Jab Aman ne mujhe propose kiya tha tab maine tumhe video chat pe sab kuch bataya tha' aur ek tum ho! But its ok' I'm happy for you!!!"

Natasha fell on him again hugging him tight. Arjuns arms went around her exactly when the door of the cabin opened.

i know its a small one and a little suspense too 😆 but had to leave writing MR and updated this!!! MR will be next and this one after that... leave your comments please 😃

Originally posted by: moonkmh

diiiduuu...it was so hot...burning hot. aisa kissing description maine kahin pe v pada nehi hai..its amazing. m loving that arjun is not going to let arohi hide her feelings... arjun n nats are so cute...the bestest buddies ever...i love the excited nats n my sweet arjun. now m waiting for next chap. love u di

Originally posted by: cherry227

i love you too mera moon🤗

as promised, the update is here 😃

PART 24

Arjun and Natasha did not hear the door open or click shut. But when they heard the clearing of a throat in the cabin, they immediately sprang apart. Their smiles had dropped from their faces but the happy glow was still evident in their eyes. The intruder looked on from one impassive face to the other and moved inside the room to stand in front of them.

"The screams of your unconstrained happiness are resonating in the corridor. Itni khushi kis khushi mein manayi jaa rahi hai???"

Natasha face broke out in a grin when D cocked an eyebrow and stared at her and Arjun.

"My dear Danish… ye khushi tumhari haar aur meri jeet ki khushi mein manayi jaa rahi hai."

D's eyebrows jumped up in surprise. "Achha? Kya mein jaan sakta hoon ki maine kya haara aur tumne kya jeeta?"

Natasha flashed her teeth confusing him more.

"Arohi confessed that she likes Arjun! I was right and you were wronnnggg…"

Arjun turned to stare at Nats. He suddenly wondered if she was happy for him or more happy that she won.

D's eyes widened but Nats continued to do a victory dance sitting on a sofa.

"Impossible! Arohi is not the one to confess so easily to feelings like this…"

"Are you implying that I am lying???" Arjun questioned a glaring Danish.

"No… Im not saying that. But theres a possibility that you've misunderstood her."

"Believe me… I haven't. Arohi is equally attracted to me as much as I am attracted to her."

Arjuns smile and his confidence did not convince Danish. He surveyed Arjun from top to bottom completely ignoring an elated Natasha.

"Are you telling me… that she actually said that she likes you???"

Arjuns smile slipped a bit. Arohi had actually not said the words but he was not comfortable sharing the fact with D that he had practically devoured Arohis lips and she had reciprocated the action.

"Umm… no. She didn't actually say it, but Ive a lot of proof to believe it."

"Achha??? Like what?"

D's scrutinising gaze was making Arjun irritated and angry. How dare he interrogate him like this!

"Like… like in the mehendi I was talking to other girls and she was totally jealous… or when I confessed to her, she couldn't look into my eyes… and when I spoke about taking it slow and exploring these feelings, she agreed with me… and…"

Nats rolled her eyes. D's i-still-doubt-you look and Arjuns beating around the bush was making her lose patience now. Why are men so stupid!!!

"He kissed her you idiot!!!" Arjun and D both looked on shocked at an exasperated Natasha. She got up from the sofa with a jerk. "… and Arohi kissed him back! Aur kya proof chahiye tujhe???"

D's wide eyes turned to Arjun, who just nodded with a small smile. But instead of smiling back, Dhondu went into deep thought, making Arjun and Natasha restless.

When they finally felt that they were going to blast him with questions, D smiled… grinned and then laughed out loud, making them look at each other in confusion.

"Now I know why!!!" Danish smiled mischeiviously.

"What why? Why she kissed me back???" Arjun was getting angry now. He felt like he was in school, where he had just shared his first kiss with a girl and all his friends were grilling him about it!

"No… Now I know WHY… Arohi is not coming to office today." Dhondu barely finished the sentence and went back into fits of laughter.

Ahluwalia Aashiana… Arohis room…

Arohi pulled out all her clothes from her cupboard and started rearranging them. She removed a few of her old clothes which were out of fashion, or she had worn enough, or she had got as gift but never liked them to wear them. Pulling out a big bag, she folded these clothes and stuffed them inside, keeping the bag in the corner, with all the other stuff that was going to charity.

After finishing the job, she did the same with her dressing table… then her study table… and when she was all done, she stood in the middle of the room with her hands on her hips. She needed to do something more now… but what! She could not sit idle… she had to keep her mind busy and her hands working. Because if she didn't then she will again start thinking about last night, the kiss and Arjun.

One more sleepless night was already making Arohi crazy. Arjun had had the same effect on her earlier too, but it had been for different reasons. It was the fights and insults which had made her restless earlier, but now it was his words and his lips that were driving her mad. She had thought a lot last night… A LOT! The strong attraction that she felt for Arjun was something that she had not felt for even Naveen. It had been innocent love. It was not like they had not kissed, but she had never initiated it. It was always Naveen who took charge and Arohi just followed. Plus those kisses were more sweet, not passionately hot!

Initially Arohis brain had admonished her considering that this kind of behaviour was more lusty. But then why did she feel warm in her heart when Arjun placed his forehead on her shoulder? Why did she like to feel his erratic heartbeat under her palms? Arohi was not the one to have just a relationship, she was too emotional a person to subject her heart to any pain. But Naveen had caused her just that… and what if Arjun does the same? Was she a loser magnet? Attracting the wrong kind of people?

The only advantage that Arohi had today was that she knew Arjun and the kind of person he was. He was not nave to mistake their attraction for love and he was mature enough to understand her situation. Now it was upto her to grow out of her past experience and do something that she had never done before… be in a relationship without knowing where it was headed. But the real question was- could she do it?

Arohi realised that she had started pacing again, getting lost in her thoughts. She had reached the door of her room and she heard her mom speak from downstairs, telling someone that she was not feeling well. The next voice that she heard, jump started her heart. Her mother was talking to Arjun!

"Pata nahi beta… lagta hai kal raat ko function mein kuch kha liya hoga. Teri tabiyat to thik hai na?"

"Haan aunty… voh actually maine kuch khaya nahi kal, I don't enjoy wedding food so much. Usse achha mujhe dadi aur aapke haath ka khana pasand hai."

"Toh fir kal bhi shaadi mein mat khana. Wapas yahi aake dinner karna."

"Thik hai aunty. Kya mein Arohi se mil sakta hoon?"

"Jaroor puttar. Jaa… voh apne kamre mein hain."

Arohi jumped in the air when she heard Arjuns feet sprinting on the staircase. She darted to her bed, jumped on it and pulled the covers over her head. The next moment she heard her bedroom door open and slowly shut.

Arohi mentally kicked herself for pulling the covers covering her face. Now she could not see but only hear Arjuns shoes tap on her marble floor as he neared her bed. Her breathing laboured and her heart started beating wildly in anticipation on what will happen next. She could make out Arjun stop next to her and sit down on the bed facing her. Arohi shut her eyes tightly when she felt the cover slowly being pulled back from her face.

Arjun was pressing his lips tightly to stop himself from laughing. Arohis hands were by the side of her head… like a sleeping baby, and her eyes were scrunched shut as if she was watching a horror movie.

The swelling on her lips had gone down, but they looked more inviting to him in the daylight. Reining his desires tightly, he bent down slowly and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

Arohis eyes snapped open, a furious blush spreading on her face. Arjuns face was only an inch or two away from her and she could smell his masculine musk perfume very strongly, such that it was making her dizzy. Arjun saw the worry in her eyes and he moved back a bit.

"Mujhe Danish ne bataya ki you're not feeling well. Isliye milne chala aaya."

Arohi gulpedand she slowly sat up leaning against the headboard. "Voh… I think mujhe shaadi ke khane ki aadat nahi hai. Too much oil and masala. So… my stomach was paining in the morning."

"I can understand. That's why I avoid eating in weddings. Ab kaisa hai tumhara… pet?"

"Better… much better." Arohi relaxed slowly seeing the concern in Arjuns eyes. That's why she was completely unprepared for Arjuns next words.

"Mujhe laga ki tum mujhe avoid karne ke liye office nahi aayi ho. That's why I had to come and confirm."

She frowned. How dare he doubt her like this! He was right, she wanted time for herself… away from him to think this through. But still… how dare he doubt her!!!

"Aisa kuch nahi hai! Mein… mein tumhe kyu avoid karungi?"

"Kyuki tum darti ho!"

"Arohi Ahluwalia kisise nahi darti!!!"

"Sivay khudke feelings se… Voh feelings jo tum mere liye mehsoos karne lagi ho… haina?"

Arohi was tongue-tied. She tried answering him something that will make him shut up but nothing came to her mind.

"Its alright Arohi. Main tumse yaha jhagda karne nahi aaya hoon. I just want to tell you that I understand. Jab mujhe pehli baar realise hua tha that I like you, even I freaked out. Not because theres something wrong with you, but because YOU were the last person I was expecting myself to fall for. With all the history and our diverse personalities… but what could have been the reason for us not liking each other, became the reason for me to respect you as a person. Issliye agar tumhe darr lagraha hai, toh its normal."

Arjun held Arohis right hand in his right, tucking her thumb with his and placed his left hand on the back of her palm.

"I just want to promise you one thing Arohi. That I will never cheat you. You know me as a person, I am an open book. I donot like going behind anyones back, I would rather be honest and open even about my mistakes. We are adults here with our own experiences regarding relationships. So I want to tell you again… the day you feel or I feel that we want something more out of this relationship but the other person is not ready, we will discuss it as two mature human beings. Its not just you and me, our parents are also good friends and I don't want to do anything to jeopadise their friendship."

Arohi just kept staring at this man who was assuring her. Why did he need to do that? He could might as well move on if she was not willing to give them a chance. But this was the second time that Arjun was patiently cajoling her, like talking to a child. At that moment Arohi realised that Arjun was not looking at her as just a girl he was attracted to, he saw her as a friend and a partner too. He did not want to lose anyone of these three… this man didn't just value people, he also valued relationships.

Arjun smiled at Arohis expressions. This was the first time that she was seeing him with so much adoration. Arjun bent forward. Arohis eyes shut on their own as Arjun placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Get well soon."

Arjun kept Arohis hand in her lap and got up to leave. He turned around and stopped hearing Arohis voice.

"Arjun… Thank you."

He looked at her and smiled. "I will see you tomorrow."

Arohi watched as Arjun strode outside the door and shut it softly, leaving her alone to her own thoughts.

Arohi groaned and fell sideways to hide her face in the pillow. Another sleepless night thinking about Arjun… dammit!!!

Next day…

Arohi grabbed the rose petals in her hands and showered them on the bride and groom who were taking pheras around the holy fire. As the pandit said the mantras, tears were falling down from the eyes of all the women from brides side and a few from the grooms side too. Arohi was were noticing everything and everyone around her. The tears of joy were flowing freely without caring for the expensive make up. Arohi smiled looking at the colourful mandap and the people gathered there. She had never bothered to attend any weddings earlier… only receptions, just to congratulate the parents as a part of the professional protocol. But she liked what she saw and more so, she loved being a part of this happy atmosphere.

Simultaneously, a part of her mind was conscious of the strong wide chest that was brushing against her back at the slightest movment. When Arjun was throwing the petals from above her head, his white bandgala encased chest was brushing ever so slightly against the open back of her blouse. Everytime she felt the fabric, she remembered the moment when she had seen Arjun for the first time in this dress with a red dhoti. She could not make out if her heart had stopped beating or started beating faster.

Arjun was also not as unaffected as he was potraying. He had seen Arohi in this sea green saree at Sanjays studio, but when he saw her all dressed up, it again punched him in the gut. Had she grown more beautiful in one week? The saree colour matched perfectly to her blush pink cheeks and the baby pink lips. Arjun had felt an unusual proud feeling when she had stared at him in the same way that he was staring at her and then blushed profusely, making her cheeks more pink! He had wanted to take her in his arms and kiss her there and then but since the entire family was attending the wedding, he had to keep his distance.

"Why don't you guys go ahead? Me and Arohi will come later in Arohis car."

Dadi looked up in surprise and Arohi looked on shocked at Arjun.

"Kyu??? Function toh khatam ho chuka hai. Tum dono hamare saath kyu nahi chal sakte… hainnn???"

Dadis glare suddenly made Arjun lose his confidence. But he took a deep breath and continued.

"Voh dadi… uss din mehendi mein… dulhan ki jo behen haina, Simran… usske kuch dost miley they hamey… London se… toh unse thoda bye-shaay karke aate hain. Pata nahi voh log fir kab milenge… kyu Arohi?"

Arohi came back crashing to the present and let out a feeble "Haan… haan dadi."

"Thik haina biji… bachhon ko baad mein aane dijiye. Hum sab aage chalte hain." Sudhir directed Amrit towards the car.

Dadi did not follow Sudhir. She glared at Arjun for a moment and removed her phone from her purse.

"Seedha khada reh." She held the phone in front of her, looking at the screen.

"Yeh… kya karrahe ho dadi???"

"Photo kheech rahi hoon. Aaj bade soney lagrahe ho dono. Hilna band kar aur seedhe khada reh!"

Arjun immediately straightened up. Taking a chance, he slipped his hand from behind on Arohis waist. As soon as his warm fingers touched her bare skin, Arohi sucked in deeply. He was not caressing her skin, but his hand was firmly placed, as if it belonged there. The contact made Arohi look at Arjun and he looked at her, when dadi pressed the button.

"Jaldi aana… khaane pe intezaar mat karaana."

Without sparing them another glance, Dadi went towards the parking lot.

Arohi stepped away from Arjun and rushed to meet Simran and her friends. Arjun smiled when she ran away like a rabbit. She was not used to wearing a saree and hence her brisk walk to get away from him was a bit funny. Shaking his head, he followed her.

Singhania Mansion… Los Angeles…

Kumuds phone pinged. She kept down her cup of tea and picked up her phone. Opening the new chat message, she smiled. Her mother-in-law had sent her a picture in which her handsome son, in a white and red bandhgala,was in a lawn, standing very close with a beautiful girl in a green saree, and they were looking at each other. The phone pinged again and the next message read,

'kaisi lagi jodi?' *wink wink*

how was it how was it??? very eager to know what you guys think 😳 please do comment... love you all so much 🤗

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