ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 4 - COMPLETED - Page 16

Papa, how are you?

What do you think? Dont I look younger day by day. Shashi praised himself giving hug to Khushi.

Good for you. Time to get new wife then.

Hn? badmaash ki bachi, Garima yelled from the dining room.

Just kidding amma.

Waise Garima, idea is not that bad. What do you say? Shashi teased Garima. Khushi smiled at them from few feet away admiring them helping each other setting up the table.

Khushi remembered Arnav's words he said how money is important in his life. Arnav, this is what is missing in your life. How do I bring you back? She questioned herself as sadness and despair spread on her face. She couldnt stop thinking about him ever since he charged on her this morning.

Khushi, comeon. Lets eat.

Papa, I had lunch. You guys carry on.

I can clearly see that you had your stomach full. Come on. Eat with us. Amma made your favorite Kofta curry. Shashi understood Khushi's disturbed state of mind.

All three had lunch and Garima left to kitchen to clean up. And Shashi took Khushi to his study room. Khushi settled herself in the chair opposite to Shashi.

Hmm now tell me what's bothering you?

Me? Nothing papa. I am fine. She hid her bruised fingers wrapped in the dupatta layers.

How is Arnav?

He is fine Papa. She broke down hearing Arnav's name.

Khushi? What happened beta? Did anything happen to him?

She nodded NO.

Did you guys had fight?

She remained silent and sobbed quietly,

Did he do anything to.. you? He asked hesitatingly.

No no Papa. Nothing of that sort happened.

Then what happened? Why are you crying?

I am not able to understand how to help him. He was not like this in college. He was the most humble and selfless man I have seen. But now he is changed and I dont recognize him anymore. I failed Papa. I terribly failed. She cried giving up her hope.

Beta, its just been 2 days since you moved into his house. How do you expect things to turn around that quickly? And remember he is going through much more than we could imagine. Give him some time. He will come around.

Sometimes I find myself totally clueless about him. She spoke referring to their morning fight.

Garima just then entered and heard the last bit of their conversation. She sat next to Khushi and politely asked,

Tell me something Khushi. Did Arnav had lunch today? What did he eat? What time did he eat? What color shirt did he wear today? She showered questions as soon as she sat next to Khushi.

Khushi is shocked because she is clueless. She never noticed what he wore and how he carried himself. I dont know. I didnt notice. She replied candidly.

Thats the problem and thats the solution too. Every relation starts with basic care and affection beta. Take care of his every detail. If he is becoming a big question mark to you, why dont you become an answer to him. Someday he is going to melt down and change. I am not asking you to be doormat. I am asking you to give him enough reasons to feel personal about you. Garima advised carefully choosing her words not to mention Love as she knew Khushi is just out of bitter relation and she didnt wanna scare her with that emotion, definitely not so soon.

Personal? She uttered in low tone.

Lets forget about Arnav for a sec. Men do not know to express. And they will be at worse if fate plays games with them, the words heart, love, tear, all these dont exist in their life. Thats exactly happening with Arnav. I shouldnt be saying infront of you but your papa had hard time understanding me because I was like you I never expressed what I wanted from him. After you are born, he understood how to give back love without being spoken. And if you are not aware of his basic things, how do you expect him to be an open book to you. Where is the closeness between you too? And where is the initiative from your end? You need to show it in your actions and teach him to open up in words.

Khushi hugged Garima and cried, Amma I am lost and really scared. Since morning, I am having these weird negative thoughts, as if something bad is to happen. I am feeling very restless.

Shh, Khushi, You are very strong girl. How could you underestimate yourself. Shashi, pulled her to side hug. Pick up the phone and talk to him. You will feel good. Meanwhile, Garima lets check on that kulfi. Shashi kissed Khushi's forehead and parents left her alone.

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Arnav cancelled all his meetings unable to concentrate on any task. Several questions raised in his mind when he learnt that Khushi is going to her parents house. If she is truly seeking for shelter to live until NK's return, why didnt she go to her parents house? Why does she have to come to me? And even if she did, why is she so caring to me unlike our encounters before marriage.

So many unanswered questions and so much confusion at once. He felt very restless and angry for allowing himself to fall for a girl. He dialed Aman and informed that he is calling it a day.

Sir, its 5PM. Ms. Ganguly is already waiting for you at the venue?

Who? Arnav asked absentmindedly.

Sir, our event planner. You asked me to fix an appointment to discuss the Annual Party preparations.

Oh you are right. Lets postpone the meeting to tomorrow.

Sir, she is leaving to UK tomorrow morning for 2 weeks and you know how hard it is to get her appointment.

Dammit, Fine. Keep the files in the car. I will be out in a min.

Yes Sir.

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Arnav was on his way to meet Ms. Ganguly when he saw Khushi's incoming call on his phone display. He contemplated whether or not to pick up the call. And he decided not to, as he is trying to focus his mind right now. He needs to be relaxed and sure of his wishlist before meeting Ms. Ganguly. He just cant afford to have another fight with Khushi. One fight messed up all his brain and another would surely throw him into dark. He ignored her call with heavy heart and mulled over the events of the day.

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Khushi sadly disconnected the phone hearing his voicemail. They fought many times before but this fight definitely sent her into the depths of dismay and despair. She felt the need and sudden urge to talk to him.

She tried his phone again, prompting herself as last try. No answer even this time. His voicemail is on and she thought for few secs if she wants to leave a message.

Arnav, its Khushi. Woh mein, mein...Kuch khaas nahi, Aise hi phone kiya. (after pause) bye. She said in feeble tone.

She hung up the phone and clutched the phone to her forehead and cried thinking about the series of events. More than the fight, his anger, his way of roughly handling her, or her bruised fingers, she is more disturbed and heartbroken to hear him declare that she doesnt deserve to be a Raizada. Somewhere she realized in this fight that she no longer preferred to be called as Gupta but a Raizada.

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Arnav stopped infront of the Ganguly office halting his car suddenly with screeching noise of his tires. He listened to Khushi's voice message and gripped his phone tightly. He could sense so much pain in her voice. If she is so hurt by his words why does she have to keep him in dark. Stop it Arnav. She is not the only life. Get over her. He battled himself and turned off the phone.

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Khushi after spending some time with her parents, she assured them that she will manage everything between her and Arnav. As she stood up to take their leave, Shashi took Khushi hand in his and spoke, Khushi, there should be nothing hidden between a husband and wife. Husband and wife should be like true mirror reflection. I really hope you guys stay true to each other no matter what the consequences are.

Khushi nodded, bid good bye and headed home. On her way home, she thought about what Shashi said last. That is when it dawned upon her, and she questioned herself again and again if her hiding the truth is causing more problems, and growing distance between them. She then remembered Arnav warning on her first day in RM, that he will not let her go and dont give damn to NK. Every piece of puzzle fell into place. He is insecure, but why? She mentally discussed. He thinks she is still in relation with NK. She then remembered how he distanced himself from them on the night he saved her. She cupped her forehead as everything started making sense to her now.

Her father is right. She should tell him everything and leave it to destiny. As such he doesnt trust her anyway. So there is no point in hiding it for the worse. She decided to tell him everything tonight and stepped out of the car hoping that Arnav is at home.

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Its around 8PM when Khushi returned to Raizada Mansion. She washed her face and changed into simple plain turquoise salwar kameez. She then stood in front of the mirror and rehearsed what she wanted to say to Arnav.

Arnav, I left NK to be with you forever and ever. Nah Khushi its too cheesy.

Arnav I broke up with NK because you saved me. Nah Khushi, he will think you are doing him favor.

Oh God, help me. What will I say to him? Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada, you are so useless. She swore herself. Khushi no matter what you say, he is going to yell at you. Stop wasting time and face his wrath.

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Khushi walked up to Arnav's room through the pool side and noticed it dark without any lights. She knocked at the door and called out his name. There is no response. She waited there for few mins but she didnt hear any response. Since she didnt hear anything, she went to Kitchen to find Kaka.

Kaka, Is Arnav home?

Nahi beta, he didnt come yet.

Not home yet? Its already 8:30PM.

He usually comes home at 10PM so its still early for him.

Did he tell you what time he will be home today?

No bitiya. He calls only if he is going to be late beyond 10PM. Why? Everything OK?

Ji. Everything fine. I am coming from Amma Babuji house, so I didnt know what time he will be home. She said worriedly.

Dont worry. He will be home soon. Why dont you eat? Its almost 9. You must be hungry.

No Kaka, I had late lunch with amma babuji. I will wait for Arnav.

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Khushi lazily laid on her tummy on her bed and flipped through the magazine pages. She didnt read a word nor noticed any pictures. Her mind is completely occupied of Arnav. She felt very nervous as and more she thought of revealing the truth and at the same time she is extremely worried as he didnt return yet. As soon as the clock ticked to 10, Khushi jumped out of the bed and rushed to living room to see if Arnav returned. She started pacing across the living room worriedly. Soon 10 became 10:30.

She called Arnav from the landline. It went directly to his voicemail without ringing. She tried again from her phone. It went again to his voicemail.

Kaka, why is Arnav not picking phone? It already 10.30, why didnt he call? Khushi panicked.

He always call if he is getting late. But dont worry, he must be stuck in a meeting.

Meeting at this hour?

Yeah sometimes he schedules meetings at this time for the international clients.

Khushi fidgeting with dupatta, paced across the room. She looked terrified and soon negative thoughts about his safety engulfed her.

She called Aman to enquire about Arnav's meeting.

Aman, where is Mr. Raizada?

He had meeting with our event planner this evening. He just left about 40 mins ago. Any problem?

No everything is fine. She was not satisfied with the answer. She felt something is wrong and she repeatedly dialed Arnav's number. And the damn phone again and again went into his voicemail.

Just then she received a call on the land line.

Hello, Arnav? She questioned panicky without knowing who the caller is.

Is this Arnav Singh Raizada residence?

Yes! Who is this?

We are calling from Life Care Hospital. Mr. Raizada met with the accident. He is in ICU. He is got internal bleeding in his brain, he needs surgery immediately. Please come soon to complete the formalities. Her heart stopped beating for a sec.

Khushi dropped the phone shocked and paralysed. As she was about to collapse, seeing her condition, Kaka held her from behind, Khushi bitiya, what happened?

Kaka, car keys, my purse. NK. I left NK. Arnav. Life care. Khushi blabbered in shock as tears flooded through her eye gates.

Khushi bitiya, what are you saying? What happened to Arnav?

Arnav, my husband, he cant do this to me. he cant do this to me. No no no, he cant do this to me. Khushi is in shock and denial.

Kaka shook her and asked loudly, what are you saying? Calm down bitiya.

He met with accident. He is in Life Care Hospital. I have to go. He needs to be operated. She is extremely flustered and didnt know what she was saying.

Wait, I will come.

NO you stay here. What if Hospital calls you again. They dont have my number. They will call landline. Saying this she rushed out of the house taking car keys, phone and her purse.

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Khushi recklessly drove in the dark streets trying to get to the hospital as fast as she could. Her tears started rolling painfully and uncontrollably. And she recollected every incident of their togetherness. I will not bother you anymore Arnav, please be safe. please god please save him. She cried like baby, hicupping and gasping for breaths, and wiping her tears as they didnt leave a chance to cloud her vision.

She parked the car in the non-parking zone and ran inside leaving behind her handbag, cellphone and car keys.

Excuse me, Arnav Singh Raizada? which room? She spoke almost out of breath.

He is in OT. I will take you to the doctor. This way Ma'm. Nurse led her the way.

Dr. Srivastav, this is ..

I am his wife. Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada. Where is he? What happened to him? How is he now? Can I see him? Khushi became hysterical and couldnt stop asking questions with her rumbling heart everywhere.

Calm down Mrs. Raizada, first could you please identify if the wallet and id cards belong to your husband?

She had no clue what wallet he uses and how it looks but by looking at the ID card she recognized it as her husband's. Yeah thats him. Thats his ID card. She confirmed checking the cards in her hand. She wouldnt have recognized anything if his name and photo is not printed on the cards.

Please sit down.

Doctor I need to see him. Can I go see him, please? Khushi asked as she wandered restlessly between the chair and the room entrance.

Please calm down. I am afraid there is some bad news. He is got internal bleeding in the brain and his face is totally distorted. Khushi closed her mouth with her palms and shook her head in denial. We cant say anything at this point about his condition. We are trying our best to stabilize it for now. Please complete the formalities for us to start the operation to remove the clot.

That cant be true. Can I see him just once, please doctor. Only once.

I am sorry Mrs. Raizada. I dont think you will be able to handle it. His face totally mashed up and disoriented and we are running out of time. He needs to be operated. Please make it quick.

Khushi grabbed the papers and filled in the details in the Surgery Approval form. She signed the paper as Mrs. Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada without any hesitation. The doctor before leaving the room, he said, You may wanna inform the family members Mrs. Raizada.

Family member? I am the only one he got. She felt the extreme mental anguish with that thought. If anything happens to him, she will automatically take his place and face the similar hell life as his.

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Kaka tried to look in all the phone directories to find Shashi and Garima's numbers but he couldnt find. He then grabbed the telephone directory and started searching for Shashi's name which is when Arnav entered house.

Arnav babua? Aap teek ho? Thank God. Kaka prayed closing his eyes and folding his hands.

Arnav was confused and didnt completely register what Kaka said and he headed towards his room.

Kaka rushed to the house entrance and looked for Khushi. As he didnt find her, he asked, Arnav babua, Where is Khushi bitiya?

Thats when Arnav turned around with questioning look on his face, Khushi? Khushi is not with me.

What are you saying? She went looking for you...

Looking for me? Where? Arnav came closer as confusion crossed his features.

Hey bhagwan, whats happening? She received a call 40 mins ago that you met with the accident.

Accident? I was in meeting. Where did she go?

Life Care Hospital. They said you met with the accident and they asked her to come soon.

What nonsense? I was in meeting. Let me call her. He looked for his phone. He didnt find it in his pocket. As matter of fact he didnt find his wallet as well. Thats when he remembered he left everything in the convention center.

Kaka, get my other phone from my desk. Arnav meanwhile grabbed land phone and dialed Khushi number. It kept ringing and ringing. Pick up Khushi. Pick up the damn phone. He fisted his palm and threw it in air in frustration.

He snatched his other cell phone and car keys and rushed out of the house in search of her.

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He dialed Khushi several times but her phone kept ringing. He then called Kaka and found that he didnt receive any call from Khushi. He is mad at her for not picking his phone unaware of what she is currently going through in the hospital.

Life Care Hospital built on the 20 acres of land is very secluded and remote and to Arnav's surprise it is very far from his house. He entered the building compound. The hospital is built on huge land that people will have to travel 2kms inside from the main entrance to the actual building. The place is beautiful in day but looks haunting in the night. The open area is filled with harmless animals like rabbits, deers, peacocks. On his way he noticed people surrounded and the road blocked to one side. Upon enquiring, he found out that a car was hit by the running deer and its hard horns pierced into the lady who is driving the car. Arnav noticed bangles and sandals on the road which is of the similar kind that Khushi wears.

He stepped down the car to look at the items in detail. He was shocked and paralyzed to see that those are the similar items that Khushi wore this morning. He saw the ambulance taking the female body and he ran behind it like a mad dog screaming her name assuming that its her. Unable to stop them on time, he collapsed on the floor, shivering and panicking with all negative thoughts of her safety. His heart rumbled in pain. He then remembered what he said in the morning that she doesnt mean anything to him. He cursed himself and cried on the road falling on his knees, Khushi if anything means in life that is only you. Please dont do this to me. He poked the broken glass bangle into his palm self-inflicting pain for being so ruthless to her.

He quickly regrouped himself and got back to the car and drove the rest of his 1km hell journey to find her in the hospital, assuming that she is in the critical condition. No one will be able to tell what agony he went through in that min of drive. It definitely seemed like drive of ages.

He parked the car and ran inside in long strides.

Excuse me, just now a lady is admitted, Khushi.

One sec Sir. '..There is no one admitted on that name Sir.

Take a look again, her full name is Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada. He panicked. He shivered and he brought his hands to his mouth in effort to control his anxiety. He clutched his tummy as he is running out of breath being Asthma patient himself. He looked around restlessly and thats when his eyes fell on her sitting in the corner, lost and crying like never before. He smiled, cried and moved around restlessly happily. He couldnt believe his eyes. He thought he lost her, his world and his only life. He breathed laboredly as her presence supplied much needed peaceful air to him.

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The operation theater light is on and she collapsed onto the chair. Her fingers brushed her mangalsutra and she cried instantly holding it in her hand remembering their moments from college to this day. The way he used to tease her and flirt with her. She smiled and cried at the same time. She then remembered the way he hugged her before they parted eight years ago. That touch shuddered her present thoughts and her arms felt cold etching for that warmth. She wrapped her arms feeling him and sobbed quietly. She then remembered their marriage and the way they both felt that its just perfect and meant to happen even though the feeling lasted for just few secs.

Amma told, you always did what I wanted without my say. You know what I want Arnav. I dont want you to go. I wont let you go. Come back to me Arnav. Please come back to me. She lowered her head and mumbled in between her cry. Arnav, I need you. And thats when she felt his presence. She felt someone looking at her intently.

She raised her eyes slowly assuring herself Its OK to look. And there he is looking at her with all his love. She gasped in shock. And she whispered to herself, Arnav! She thought she is imagining him and then He called her name ever softly, huskily and with all his heart and soul, Khushi.

That's when she realized he is indeed standing in front of her. And she took her first step to a new relation, unaware to both souls, only to be revealed what it is as they will spend each moment together going forward.

She ran to him, giving him bone crushing hug. She cried like a startled soul and abandoned child.

He is shocked as if someone broke the bubble of barrier between them.

I thought I lost you. She mumbled as she cried on his chest, hugging as tight as she could.

He couldnt say anything. He is still in shock because she is crying for him! For HIM who gave nothing but pain to her. He felt guilty remembering the way he forced her to marriage and hurting her physically and verbally. This is new. Her touch, her concern, everything is new but her hug. He felt her hug extremely familiar, especially the way she wrapped her arms around him literally stabbed him into pieces out of guilt. As much as he wanted to hug her back, the thought of NK and her relation stopped him midway. She is doing everything his heart expected her to do but his mind is demanding her verbal assurance.

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Khushi? He called her once again softly unable to bear the closeness and her tears any more.

She realized the closeness and quickly parted from him slapping him real hard.

Dont you dare ignore my calls next time? I swear I will kill you with my own hands if you miss my call one more time. She screamed at him.

He twisted her arm and pulled her closer angrily. How could you..

She started crying again looking into his eyes and he couldnt say a word. She spoke depths of her pain without saying a word. And he very well understood what trauma she went through in last few hours.

He released his hold on her and cupped her face. He gently meticulously wiped her tears and whispered to her breath, Sorry.

She cried even more listening to him say sorry and she leaned her head to his chest and sniffled in between.

I thought I lost you. They said you were almost dead. She mumbled in between her cries as he held her shoulders and she leaned onto his chest.

Shhh Khushi, look at me, I am fine. Stop crying. Please rona bandh karo. Mein teek hoon. He consoled her wiping her tears. He took his hanky from the trouser pocket and handed it over to her.

She wiped her face and asked sniffling, how come they got your wallet and other stuff.

I dont know. I will find out. You sit here and drink some water. He made her sit and as he was about to leave. She caught his hand and stopped him. He kneeled before her and clasped his hand in hers and said, I will be back. I promise.

She nodded and released his hand.

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After few mins, Arnav returned to Khushi and sat next to her.

What happened? Who is that guy? Khushi asked worriedly.

His name is Vijay. He works for our event planner. I forgot my stuff in the convention center. So I guess he was coming to our home to return my things. And he met with the accident. Arnav looked sad since he felt somewhere he is responsible for that man's condition.

Khushi placed her hand on his shoulder, and said, Its not your fault. She spoke reassuringly understanding his guilt.

I told them I will take care of all the expenses. He stated almost asking her if he did the right thing.

She nodded yes and reassured him.

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Khushi called Kaka to inform that they both are safe and will be home soon. Arnav called one of his drivers to pick up Khushi's car and so that they both could drive together to their home.

The ride is pretty much silent. They didnt really speak to each other and it was definitely a moment of awkwardness in their relationship. To break the awkward silence between them, Khushi turned on the music and to add more fuel to the situation the peppy number "Jaanam Samjha Karo" is being played.

Suddenly they both looked at each other and smiled remembering how they met in the college.

That song is such a lame. Its just too cheesy. Arnav embarrassed and turned it off. Because he knew she wouldn't leave a chance to tease him.

No its not. It lightens up your mood. I still remember the day we met first time, you sang this song, and all girls went gaga over you. Crazy girls! Khushi excitedly folded her legs up and sat facing him.

No they are not. You are just jealous. Arnav teased with serious expression on his face.

Oh please. you know thats not true. But they used to hate me and Payal because we were close to you.

He stopped the car as they reached home and they exchanged glances and silence once again spread among them. Khushi with welled up tears looked into his eyes and said I miss that Arnie.

He had nothing to say because somewhere he is missing that in himself too.

He got down the car and opened the door for her. They both walked in pin drop silence both thinking about their past friendship.

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Thank God you both are safe. Someone laid evil eye on you both. Kaka rushed to them with thali and took their aarthi as soon as they entered. And Arnav didnt protest to Khushi's surprise. He put up straight face and acted as if everything is normal.

You guys fresh up and come. I will serve food.

Kaka, I am very tired. I will not have anything. Khushi said.

Kaka, You set the table. We both will join you in a bit. Arnav spoke subtly and indirectly warning her to eat.

Arnav I am not hu..

You need to eat. PERIOD. I will see you in 15mins. He walked away leaving her bemused in his subtle way of caring her.

She liked it and she couldnt help but grin like an idiot.

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All three assembled at the dining table. Khushi and Arnav ate quietly thinking about the same thing, how each other's life is so important to them. By the end of the meal, Khushi noticed Kaka in tears and sniffling.

And before Khushi could ask he spoke leaving Arnav shocked.

God knows who casted their evil spell on you both. Today I was almost dead seeing Khushi bitiya in that state. He wiped his tears. And Khushi tried to stop him saying further, as Arnav looked at them keenly and tried to register Kaka's every word.

She went into deep shock and she started blabbering in denial. Aapka accident ka khabar sunke, uski jaan nikal gayi thi.

Arnav looked at Khushi trying to understand her. She looked flustered and embarrassed and she got up from her seat and walked away to the kitchen as she knew Arnav is seeking answers for all these. One thing he understood that she cares for him as much as he does but he needs to know if its her friendship, love or her responsibility as wife behind her concern.

Arnav reassured Kaka saying that everything is fine and he shouldnt worry too much.

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Arnav called Khushi as she was about to enter her room.

Khushi, Tum teek ho? You left the table suddenly. He asked her reading her every expression.

She looked very embarrassed to admit how she felt about him few hrs ago.

Yeah I am fine. I was done, so..I..She couldnt say further as she is at loss of words.

Are you sure? He so wished she said something. He so wished they spoke all night long. He so wished she stopped him that moment.

Yeah. Khushi nodded.

Good Night.

Night! Khushi entered her room while Arnav walked away to his room.

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