Thanks a lot đ¤. This is my OS which I wrote for the above mentioned competition. Do read the A/N at the endđ
ArHi OS : The Perfect two
We are all, very romantic people. We fall in love all the time. We love talking about it. We love sitting alone & thinking about it.
A stream of light entered through the glass pane as a girl removed the curtains. The sun was rising brightly at its peak, showing that it was almost noon. A figure sleeping on the white bed, groaned in irritation as the light rays attacked his face.
'Someone please slide back the curtain for f**k's sake' he cursed, while putting a pillow on his face. After a while, he heard soft sound of anklets and he knew there was no more sleeping for him. He cursed again. Why me?
'Get up already Arnav! Or do you want a cold water bath?' a girl's voice called him out & he murmured something inaudible. Probably cursing again, she thought rolling her eyes.
'Hell, what the f**k is your problem? Is this the way you take care of your patients in remedial centers?' He cursed once again when he felt his blanket being pulled off him & then suddenly he felt cold splash of water on his face.
'What the f**k!', he cursed again.
'Stop cursing now, okay? I got your morning doses now. Save some for the half day. Anyways, get up now & get ready for your exercises. We have a new goal for today' the girl happily chirped & went towards the cupboard to take out his clothes.
Rubbing his eyes, he climbed down from his bed & reached his bathroom, still yawning. He saw things were already ready for him there & unknowingly he smiled, which was a rare sight. This girl never ceased to surprise him. Latching the door behind him, he decided to get ready for the day ahead.
'In whose thoughts are you lost in Khushi?' he asked to the girl, who was sitting with a notepad in front of him, looking outside the window with a serene smile playing on her lips.
'No one is particular. I was just observing the scenery outside' she replied, still looking out of the window. This made him curious & after drying the sweaty him, he made his way towards her.
He followed her line of sight & what he saw made him roll his eyes. A couple was sitting on the bench of the ground, just holding each other's hands with a smile adorning their faces, saying nothing.
'This was the interesting thing you were talking about?' he said sarcastically earning a frown from her.
'I never said interesting. Because of course, watching a couple's private time is not an interesting business for me. I wanted to show you that those two people are so much in love that even without saying anything, they are talking with their eyes!' she said this with a dreamy look on her face making him roll his eyes yet again!
'Cut the crap Khushi. You know what? Love is an illusion! The sooner you'll understand this, the better it will be for you!' he walked off to change, while she looked at his retreating back, hoping that someday he will definitely understand.
Love is contextual. What you call love today might have been really stupid a few years ago. And what you would call love in few years time might be a heinous crime to you today.
'And..I...Uhmm...I love you Arnav' He never knew, that those 4 words spoken to him, would make him feel so happy! He felt his heart thumping loudly on her admission. Finally, she confessed. Finally she was his! Only his!
'Thank you so much la. You don't know how happy you've made me. I love you baby!' he hugged her tight, not able to control the emotions he was feeling at that time. Being loved by the person you love the most was probably the best feeling ever!
And then came the day when it all got over.
'Oh come one Arnav! Don't be such an emotional fool. I mean, this was just because I loved to hang out with you. I liked being with you & not because I loved you! When did I even tell you that I love you? Where did you get this notion from?'
'But la, that day...You only came to me & confessed your love! You forgot that?'
'Arnav...that was just because I was confused. And I liked you! That's it! Sorry, but I don't think this will work out...and I ...I really like NK...so I am sorry Arnav. I know you'll find someone better!'
And Lavanya had left him alone, in that deserted area behind college. He thought it was all an illusion, that it was just a small fight between them & next day he would make up to her with his love! But that day never came. He saw Lavanya walking away from him & melting into the open arms of NK. He felt a pain in his heart. He felt numb. He turned on his heels and walked and then ran, ran to a place where he thought he'll find peace but what he didn't know was, he was heading towards darkness. Darkness which did consume him completely!
'Arnav, you took your medicines?' Khushi asked him softly, while he was lost in some deep thought. His reverie was broken by her voice & he snapped at her.
'Why you care so much for me? Stop showing your fake affection, okay? I know you are just acting! But I have seen enough of the world & you better stay out of my way'
He knew she wouldn't budge, but what was the problem in trying? He just knew he had to get away from her. He just had to.
'Come on Arnav! Spare me of your fake anger. I know that inside you're a good human being. So no matter what you say, it's not going to affect me as I know you aren't saying it with your heart'
He threw his hands in air in frustration. She understood him excessively much for his own good.
'Why are you doing this? Why?' his voice was pleading, rather than the commanding arnav, which she had often witnessed in conversations like this. She smiled and walked over to him, took his hands in his & kept it over her heart.
'Because you are my heartbeat'
Arnav was stunned for a moment. Staring into her deep hazel eyes, he saw the concern; care, worry & most importantly love. This was not the first time she was confessing her love. She had been in love with him for a long time, since their high school days. Though she had confessed it to him few months ago, when he was completely broken. He thought she did as an act of sympathy but over the time she proved that she meant it! Every single word she had spoken to him, she meant it! He smiled remembering their old times together, as good friends...though he did not knew she harbored those feelings for him
'Khushi, I haven't done my homework. Will you please complete it for me?'
'Anything for you arnav'
'Khushi, help me! I told my parents that I'll be studying at your place & had gone to my friend's birthday party. So can you please make a call to my house, I'll message you when, so that they are assured that I am with you?'
'Anything for you arnav'
'Khushi! My date is not well. Will you please be my date for the prom night?'
'Anything for you arnav'
'Khushi! I like Lavanya. please help me out. Please pretty please'
'I...sure arnav. Anything for you'
This crazy girl had never let him down no matter what the situation was. Be it his homework, outings with friends, prom night date or even setting up with the girl he claimed to be in love with, she had always helped him. And when Lavanya had broken up with him, she was the only one to be with him through his tough times. And he wondered how she did that? It was not that her life was a fairy tale! She had a drunkard father who always beat his mother. Her education expenses were all taken care by her part time call center job.
She was the liveliest girl he had ever met. She had never let the dark truth of her life overpower her present. She was epitome of beauty & happiness. Now, by confessing that he had feelings for her too, would ruin everything for her! Yes, he had developed feelings for this cute, crazy & lovable girl in the past 6 months of staying with her, in her remedial centre where she took care of patients who are there to cure their drug addiction. He could not remember the last time when he was showered with such affection. He knew his parents loved him, but always failed to show that to him as they were too busy in making money for his future.
But just coz he had developed feelings for her, didn't mean that he'll give into them. She deserved better. His khushi deserved better. Swallowing the lump in his throat, he barked out.
'Emotions make a fool out of us Khushi. Believe me! Do not become another fool and, as, I have told you before, love is an illusion. Do not let that stupid emotion over power you. Cause it will give you pain at the end.' he ended hoping she would get hurt & leave him. He closed his eyes for a while, surely emotions were something he couldn't deal with.
'I want to experience it Arnav. I've told you before too, that I am ready to risk it, if that means being with you' he jerked his head in her direction. Was this girl crazy? What did she think she was doing?
'Khushi, don't be crazy okay? I am in this remedial centre to get out of my drug addiction. I agreed to the fact that you will be my caretaker because I trust you. But I don't want to spoil your life Khushi. I don't love you and probably can never love anyone. WHY THE HELL DON'T YOU JUST GET ME?' He shouted at the top of his voice, to let his words register into her ears. But what he expected was just the opposite to what he got.
Khushi just gave him a small smile, confusing him.
'The way you do not get that I love you' she spoke so softly, that he could not deduce if she had actually spoken those words.
Pecking his cheeks softly, she repeated herself 'I love you Arnav for who you are. Every person has a past Arnav, but what matters is the person you are at heart. I know you are the most genuine human being I have ever met, but you're just afraid of letting your heart out. Try once again Arnav. It would not fail every time. Give your heart a second chance Arnav! Just try!' she spoke so sincerely & softly that he just stood staring at her. How can someone be so good? What did he do to deserve an angel like her?
'Khushi, listen to me. I...we...we cannot be together. I am not MEANT for you. You deserve someone who will always love you. You remember what you'd told me once? That you wanted a prince charming for you, who would sweep you off your feet & would carry you in his white horse. I am not that prince khushi. I am instead a monster, who is so selfish that...I...' he stopped & turned away from her. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, letting his pain in, he spoke in a cold voice.
'Khushi, We are just not meant to be. So it'll be better if you get this & move one. Find another guy for you'
That's it! Khushi's patience snapped. Who the hell he thought he was? Somewhere' prince, that whatsoever he said, she would never say no to him?
'Aap hote kaun hain tai karma wale ki kya sahi hai aur kya galat?Who are you to decide with whom my happiness lies? Since the past hour, I have been listening to all your you deserve better' crap! I know who is better for me. And that person is ONLY YOU'
'Khushi...' but she cut him off. He needed to know what he was to her, what he meant to her.
'Every time my father would beat my mother up, I used to feel so helpless...so alone. Then you came as a light in my life. You pulled me out of my sadness & brought light in my life. You taught me how to enjoy every moment of life. It was all because of you! Every moment, every second I have spent with you, I cherish those. Because those were the only moments of my life in which I was alive. Whenever I am with you, everything seems so good in my life. And you have the audacity to say that I deserve someone better? You had been with me in every step of my life. Be it my high school, college & even my University! You were the only understanding friend I might have ever had. And you think that you're useless? But if you think so, then let me tell you arnav, that I love you! I love you for the person you are & will never stop loving you. And if you want, I'll show you how much I love you'
And before he could speak, she sealed his lips with hers. He was shocked, surprise, happy & a sense of calm spread over his mind. He felt himself relaxing & automatically his hand made its way to her waist, feeling the curves of her body. Both were so consumed in themselves that none felt the need to break apart. Leaving her lips, he left feathery kisses on her cheeks, jaw, throat, neck. Exposing a bit of her shoulder, he left a wet kiss on her shoulder blade. She shivered under his touch & tightened her grip in his thick layer of hair. Leaving her cleavage now, his mouth again found hers & their tongues mated.
Breaking apart after feeling the urgent need of oxygen, he rested his forehead on hers.
'I never knew that you were such a good kisser. I think I spent lot of my time listening to you, when your mouth could've been put to a much better use.'
She blushed profusely. He smiled seeing the red color adoring her cheeks.
'You look more beautiful when you blush...for me'
She smiled again. His eyes traveled down to her lips, which were swollen, looking thoroughly kissed. He rubbed her lips with his thumbs & placed a soft peck on them.
'I am sorry khushi. I am sorry for everything...for all the words I have said in this past month. I know I was being an obnoxious jerk after behaving with you like that, knowing that you love me. But...I just couldn't help it. I was scared to feel that emotion once again. I never wanted to be that weak again. I just...'
'Shhh' khushi shushed him placing her fingers on her lips.
'Hum jaante hain..' she spoke softly, meaning those words. She wanted him to know that his past didn't mattered to her, what mattered to her was their present...where can be together.
'Let me speak today khushi..' he whispered in a soft tone. She removed her fingers from his lips & cupped his cheeks while gesturing him to speak.
'Jab jo bura kiya, uska koi matlab nahi
Jab jo bura kaha, uska koi matlb nahi..
Iss pyaar mei bus ek cheez ka matlb hai..
Ki mai tumse hamesha...hamesha mohobbat karunga'
Never! Never had she felt so happy in her life. Not even when she had received her graduation certificate from the president, not even when she had received her first salary & had handed it over to her mother's hand, whose face had lightened up in delight and not even when she had kissed him few moments ago. Sure those moments were the most precious moments of her life but this...hearing him confess his love for her gave her immense...immeasurable happiness.
Entwining her fingers with his & keeping her head on his chest, while draping his other hand over her other arm, they presented the sight of a couple too much in love. Sitting on their favorite spot in the centre's park, they looked n each other's eyes.
'I am sure you'll soon be out of this. And then we'll always be together..'
'Arnav khushi...hamesha!' he completed it for her & then both went silent. Happy & contended, their hearts beating in a perfect symmetry.
'Mom you guys look so perfect! Awh, I can't believe your love story would've been so cute' vandana said in a dreamy voice while khushi just smiled at her daughter.
'Bahut ishq karti ho na aap papa se?' her daughter asked in a soft tone.
'Bahut' khushi replied & looked at arnav who was already looking at her, admiring her wife. 18 long years went by but still they surprised each other by falling in love with each other all over again. Who said love gets older by age?
Keeping the family album down her lap, she went towards arnav, leaving vandana awing on her parents pics.
'Now I know why they all say they are perfect for each other! They indeed are the perfect two' she exclaimed happily, while khushi & arnav stood there observing their 16 year old daughter. Looking at each other again, they smiled. Their daughter indeed was true!
Winter, monsoon, summer
We will wither every weather
Come here, sit with me,
You make everything look better.
A/N. The phrases belong to the owner, I do not hold owner ship to them. And few lines have been taken from our beloved show IPK. Also, the mention of khushi's achievement was inspired by one person on the forum itself. Thanks a lotđ
Shiv Shakti
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