CELEB LOVE #2 Finale pg 127 30/1/2014 - Page 13

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ARNAV

I finally asked her the question which I wanted to ask her when I saw her earlier. I saw shock waves all across her face. We remained silent for a while. It took a while for her to decide the answer and my heart beats increased to around 100 beats per minute. Wait is that even normal?

"Yes I will" She finally said and relief washed all over me. I couldn't hide my happiness from her and so I hugged her. But I guess that wasn't enough for my heart because now I badly wanted to kiss her. But the confusion in those pretty eyes of hers made me change my decision and I settled for a kiss on her forehead.

As I woke up the next morning the previous day's events rushed to my mind. Talking to her was the first thing on my to- do list for the day. I took my phone and called my GIRLFRIEND. But she didn't answer the phone.

She don't have work to do today Arnav, let her rest. Most probable case was that she was sound asleep.' I said to myself before going to get ready.

After I got ready for practice I called her again.

"Hello" Her sleepy voice reached my ears.

"Hi, Good Morning sleeping beauty" I don't know how those words slipped. I never knew I could say cheesy lines like this. Seems like I misunderstood myself.

It took her a while to respond. Was she blushing? I needed to know.

"You are blushing" It was more of a statement than a question.

"I overslept" She said those two words a long while after she had previously said hi. The long pause confirmed my doubts.

"Its okay. It is just ten in the morning"

"What? It is already ten? I need to rush. Mr. Sharma is going to see the end of me. I'm already late" Those words came out of her mouth in such a high speed that before I even knew she had cut the call. She didn't even give me a chance to remind her that her internship had already finished.

"What the.." I said to myself. She cut my call?

I called Anya.

"Hey Arnav" She chirped into the phone.

"Call your sister and tell her that her internship with Mr. Sharma has already finished and she need to go to office only next month"

"What? I'm supposed to tell her that? How do you know?"

"She told me. Seems like she forgot that. Now call her"

"And how exactly do you know that?" she asked curiously. I was in no mood to explain to her that her little sister was my girlfriend.

"Ask your sister , she will tell you" I said to her and before she could come up with another question I cut the call.

Don't misunderstand me, I was not angry at her. Just irritated, that is all and that too because she cut the call and didn't listen to me.

I decided to leave for practice, but that didn't happen. Not so soon.

"Brother you were talking to Khushi?"

"No"

"Why are you so irritated in the morning?"

"Its nothing" I said.

"Hey Arnav, don't let down your anger on my wife" Liam came into the room.

I don't think I would be able to leave anytime soon.

"Hey its nothing" I said again.

"Ok bro then give me her number" It was Niveda talking.

"Why should I?"

"I want to know more about her, what is she like, her likes, dislikes and all that. We could have a girls day out or something."

"Oh really?"

"Yup. Now better give me her number"

"I'm running late. I'll text you her number later"

I rushed to my car and as I got in I looked over at Niveda, Liam was by her side. I'm really happy he is with her always. I was irritated with Khushi and I got Niveda irritated too. What was wrong with me?

'Well Rishabh bro you will have to deal with this irritated Arnav.' I thought to myself as I drove off to the stadium.

KHUSHI

I stood in front of the mirror a few minutes after I cut Arnav's call, now brushing my teeth I thought why Ria didn't call me when she knew I was late.

My phone rang again and this time it was Anya.

"Anya I'm running late for work, I'll call you later" I said not bothering to hear what she had to say to me.

"Ms. Khushi Malhotra listen to me for a minute and then continue with whatever you are doing" she said in an authoritative tone.

"Okay, make it fast" I said expecting her to speak the next second.

"You don't have to go to office till next month. Now stop with whatever you were doing and call your boyfriend"

I took a deep breath . My hands automatically went to my head.

"Oh my god. I forgot that. Wait he told you that he is my boyfriend?"

"Oh so I guessed it right? You have a lot of explanations to do girl"

And then we talked for a while and I explained to her what happened during the date.

"Okay bye" I said as I remembered Arnav.

'How could I be so stupid? I should have listened to Arnav. What would he think? Oh god help me' I said to myself as I dialled his number

"Hello" I heard him say and before he could say anything further II started to speak.

"I'm sorry. Really really sorry. I was out of my mind and not thinking properly. I'm sorry for not listening to you and that I cut your call. I'm..."

He cut me off before I could finish.

"Its fine Khushi, but you cant cut my call like this again and again."

"Its fine?"

"Yes. It really is, but as I said.."

"I cant cut your call again. I promise every time we speak over the phone, you will be the one to end the call"

"That would be enough"

"Okay so tell me what are your plans for the day?"

"The same. I'm in for practice now"

"Oh. Till when is the practice?"

"As usual till six"

"Then?"

"You want to know? You where the one in a hurry when I called to say that"

"I said I'm sorry remember?"

"By a matter of fact I do. So I was wondering whether my girlfriend would accompany me tonight for our second date"

"I would. Now tell me where you are taking me. It cant be a surprise"

"okay. I'm taking you to the place where my friend proposed your sister"

"Really?"

"Yes. Its a really beautiful place and I think you will like it"

"I think so too then"

"Okay now bye. I've to continue with the practice"

As I cut the call I noticed that I had five missed calls, four from Ria and one from my mother. I decided to call the latter first since it had been a while I spoke to her.

"Hello"

"Khushi where have you been? I've been calling you everyday and you never answer the phone" My mom said as soon as she heard my voice.

"I'm really sorry mom. I've been really busy. I'll tell you everything" I said as I began the happenings of the last few days.

And then I said almost everything clearly avoiding the part where Anya is in. I wanted her to tell about her life to my parents. My mom had asked me whether I was hiding something from her and I said yes and that she would know that very soon. I made a mental note to call her after this.

My mom had a lot of questions and I answered them patiently.

I talked to my dad next. At first he was reluctant to the idea of his daughter having a relationship, but being a daddy's girl helped and he finally gave in.

Being the only daughter sucked, but Anya was always beside me whenever I needed a sister. I've always wanted a big brother , but an over protective one would be difficult to handle. So I was happy with the way I was.

My parents were genuinely happy for me and I knew it.

It was like a super busy day for me. As I cut the call my door bell rang. It was Ria.

"You are not ready?" She stood rooted to the spot as soon as she saw me in my night wear.

"What do you mean by not ready? We don't have work today remember?"

"Come on Khush, I messaged you like an hour ago to go get ready. We need to go shopping. Your line was going continuously busy."

"Relax girl. Give me five minutes and I'll get ready soon. Have you planned everything? I've to be back for my second date at least by five thirty, so plan accordingly." I said turning to my room.

"What ? Second date?" she exclaimed.

"Yup, I'll give you the details later. Let me get ready first."

After a while we got in her car and headed to the boutique. Selecting dressed weren't an easy task. We finally settled on three sarees four salwar suits a lehnga (all Indian dress types) and a black A-line dress. The three sarees were going to her unused collection for sure and if they were lucky enough then she would wear them once.

We had a small break for lunch at our favourite restaurant. We ate lightly since we knew that if we had a heavy lunch then the scheduled shopping would be a flop.

While I was having lunch my phone rang. It was an unknown number. Last time I got a call from an unknown number it turned out to be Arnav. I picked up the call.

"Hi" A female voice said.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hey its me Niveda"

"Oh hi" I said.

"So where are you?"

"I'm with my friend shopping for her wedding"

"Aww when are you tying the knot with my brother?" OMG that was so soon. I started dating yesterday and my boyfriend's sister is asking me when I'm getting married?

"Are you blushing?"

"I.."

"Well don't answer that question, I know the answer. Any plans for tomorrow?"

"For now its no"

"Okay then we can go out together. We will get to know more about each other. I can tell you about my brother too"

"Okay, I'm ready"

"I'll text you the details later. Bye. Have a great time"

"You too"

"Who was that?"

"My boyfriend's sister"

"What? Why?"

"She wants to know more about me"

"Fine"

"Are you done?"

"Yeah"

"Then lets go."

After lunch we continued with the shopping. Next stop was at the jewellers. Her mother trusted me with the selection since she knew that her daughter would always go against her choice. She like me was a daddy's girl and her dad was least interested in selecting jewellery.

After selecting the typical heavy weight jewellery we decided to stop for the day, I had a date and she had relatives coming over at her place.

She dropped me home around five, a good thirty minutes before the time I had asked her to.

I decided to call Anya to kill time. She had a typical nine to five job. So by now she would be free.

"Hey" I said.

"Everything sorted out?" she asked me.

"Yes. Where is my to be brother in law?"

"With your boyfriend at practice"

"oh. You miss him?"

"I really do. I hate the practice sessions and especially the international tours"

"I guess I cant say that. I'll be given international opportunities from next month when I join as a reporter"

"Lucky you" she said

"Why? Jiju wont take you?"

"Well I told him not to"

"oh my too old fashioned sister" I teased

"Come on Khushi, if I was old fashioned then I wouldn't have been his girlfriend today"

"Okay, thats true too"

"What are your plans for tonight?" Anya asked me.

"Second date" I said silently

"Did I hear it right? You guys are going on your second date already?"

"Yup" I confirmed.

"Where is he taking you today? Don't tell me that he didn't tell you "

"He told me this time. He is taking me to the place where Rishabh proposed you"

"What? Really? I can assure you that you'll fall in love with the place"

"Tell me"

"And get your boyfriend in the jail and mine in the mental asylum?" she said in a sarcastic tone.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked

"Arnav will kill me for sure if I tell you anything and my Rishu will go crazy"

"Stop the sarcasm Anya"

"So lets change the topic, you know the team for the tri nation series?"

"OMG, I forgot that. Its being announced today right? I was supposed to go with Mr. Sharma to the press meet today, but here I am"

"Just switch on the TV"

"Why should we? We both know that they both are going to be in"

"That is right too"

"Hey tell me what are your plans for tonight?"

"Nothing. Just dinner together"

"And when are you planning to tell my parents about all these?"

"I completely forgot that Khush, when should I ? What will they think?"

"Don't worry they won't have any problem with it. I told them about me and Arnav today. They were hesitant at first now they are okay. I completely skipped the parts involving you guys. Now call them fast. "

"So I'll have to tell them soon? You told after the first date and I'm keeping off the news of engagement"

"The perfect way is to tell them face to face. They'll be here for Ria's marriage."

"That will be fine. Then they can meet his mom too"

"Yeah right."

I heard the door bell ring over the phone.

"Hey hold on, someone is at the door"

"Hey" I heard Rishabh's voice on the other side, well that wasn't addressed to me.

"You? How come you are early?" I heard her ask him.

Well I was wondering the same.

"Early?? Anya its already six thirty"

"What?" She asked and I said that a bit loud too. That made Anya return to the call.

"Khush I'll call you later. Bye"

"Bye" I said and cut the call too.

I had a few missed calls and that too from Arnav. There was something seriously wrong with my phone. I never got call waiting notifications these days. It rang again now and I picked it up.

"Hey, thank god you finally answered. I asked you not to cut my calls and so you stopped answering?"

"I'm sorry I was talking to Anya"

"Its okay. I just called to inform that I'll be picking you in twenty five minutes"

"What? I mean that would be fine. I'll be ready and you drive safe"

"Will do. Cya. Bye"

"Bye" I said and he cut the call.

I ran to get ready. I had planned on wearing a yellow top. I paired it with a knee length flared skirt. I put on my yellow stilettos.

I was ready with five minutes to spare before the clock struck seven. At sharp seven he was at my door holding a bunch of roses like the previous day but the difference was that today there were two colours of the same flower, red and yellow.

He was dressed in dark jeans a green V neck T-shirt and black jacket.

"Ready to go? He asked me as I came back after placing the flowers in the vase.

"Sure"

After he made sure that I was comfortable inside the car he closed the door and came in.

"I was supposed to be at the press meet today, but since I was given off I couldn't"

"Oh I guess then I wont miss you next month when I'll be on my international tour?"

"You wouldn't!" I confirmed.

"I'm waiting"

"You know what, I told my parents about us"

"What did they say?"

"They are happy"

"They had to be, after all you are dating Arnav Raizada"

"No dear, they were reluctant when they heard your name, but they know how crazy I'm about you so they had to give in"

"So you are crazy about me?"

"Don't act dumb Arnav , you know that"

"I do"

After a short while of silence he began talking again.

"Hey you told me that you were talking to Anya when I called"

"Yup I was"

"Did she say anything about the place I'm taking you to?"

"No she said she didn't want you to go to jail and Rishabh to the asylum"

"And I think she made the right decision"

"Okay now you better tell me"

"Fine that would be fair . I am taking you to a special garden. The place belongs to Rishabh but we grew up there. By we I mean me Rishabh and Samar. I'm the main gardener there and we go there whenever possible. Anya helps too these days. Niveda and Liam comes there whenever they get time. Sam is the one who hasn't visited the place since long. The names I mentioned are the people who have access to the keys."

"I think I would get a chance to come here often too."

"Good" He said and smiled at me.

After a while of driving we reached a secluded part of the city. The place was really calming. Arnav parked the car next to a gate. He came out and came to my side, held the door open for me.

"You don't have to do that always"

"I don't have to, I want to" He said and this time I smiled.

As we reached the gate, he looked confused.

"What happened?"

"I don't understand why the gate isn't locked"

"What?"

"I mean we always leave it locked. I should ask Rishabh whether he left it open last time"

After trying to make a call, he put his phone inside his pocket.

"He isn't picking the phone"

"They are having dinner together so they can't be here. What about Niveda?"

"They wont be here. I told her we are coming here, if she had any plans she would have told. And Sam can't be here"

Who could be here? Maybe Rishabh forgot to lock it last time. we could find out anyways.

As we walked in strong scent of roses hit my nose. They were so pleasant and welcoming. As I took in the beauty of the place I saw the shadow of a man on the corner of the garden next to the white roses.

"Arnav, you sure only you guys have access to the lock? Is there any caretaker or someone?"

"No Khushi, its only us"

"Then who is that guy?" I said pointing to the shadow. The person was more clear now. He was standing with his back to us.

The next thing I knew I was moving forward with Arnav holding my hand.

"Arnav?"

"Come with me. I cant leave you alone at the end"

"Are you afraid to go alone?" I teased him. I don't know from where I got the courage to do that and that too when there was an intruder, who could even be a terrorist planting a bomb or something. But what will he get by planting a bomb here in this calm and secluded part part of the city?

Arnav stopped moving

"You are unbelievable"

"I know that"

"You are joking around Khushi? He could even be a terrorist"

OMG he just said the same thing that was on my mind.

"I'm sorry" I said and we went forward again.

The intruder wasn't just standing there, nor was he planting a BOMB. He was tending to the plants.

'Who could he be? A person entering someone else's garden and taking care of their plants?

I looked at Arnav and he stood there thinking something. What was he thinking?

"Excuse me?" I said and I was shocked. I was the one who spoke? Usually I lose my voice in these situations. You guys very well know that right?

His hands left the leaf he was holding and he turned a little. His body language told me that he was no harm. He was handsome, not as handsome as Arnav and tall, taller than Arnav.

"Hello" Arnav spoke and now the guy turned around immediately.

"How the hell are you here?" Arnav asked in a serious tone and I was shocked.

I stood there looking at the change of emotions in the two faces.

A/N:

How was it?

Guess the intruder!

I'm late again and I'm REALLY SORRY for that

Next update on Sunday ie day after tomorrow

20 pages on word!!!