Khushi got ready in her red sari. Her straight, silky hair fell straight down below her waist like midnight waterfalls. Her greyish brown eyes were lined with dark kohl. Pale peach gloss kissed her lips. A sleek waist chain and huge chandler earrings were the only jewellery she adorned.
Khushi did not have any mood to go. She was already late. After taking care of the food, and the small birthday cake, she had come up to get ready. Arnav did not like celebrating his birthday in a huge manner. It was a small gathering of about fifteen friends of Arnav's and naturally hers. She knew most of them who were coming today.
Nani was already down. She was welcoming the guests. Again most of them had already been to their house and knew Nani. Arnav and Lavanya were nowhere to be seen when she came downstairs. And then her heart started beating fast. A slight breeze blew. She knew; she knew he was around somewhere. On cue, Arnav came down followed by Lavanya.
He was excited to meet all his friends at one go. He hugged his friends, shook hand with their partners and introduced Lavanya to them. And then he saw her. His eyes had been unconsciously searching for her from the moment he came down.
His breath stopped in his chest when he saw Khushi. She was almost unrecognizable. The beautiful, sexy woman who stood before him didn't look like his Khushi. Sexy? What? Where did that thought come from? He mentally banished the thought even before it surfaced. But he could not take his eyes off her.
He jaw almost opened wide in shock. He checked himself at the last moment. Khushi felt his intense, unblinking stare. Her cheeks bloomed in embarrassment and she lowered her eyes to break their eye contact. Arnav still could not believe it was his best friend Khushi. She looked like a woman. Not the child, the girl that he still considered her to be.
Her curves were outlined by the chiffon sari. His eyes leisurely skimmed down her luscious body. He noted her sleek hair, her slim shoulders, her voluptuous curves, her tiny waist and the shiny chain followed by her curvy hips. Khushi felt extremely uncomfortable with his piercing glance. She felt he was looking through her very soul. Unable to bear his stare any longer, Khushi turned away from Arnav.
Arnav too turned away in confusion. And then he saw Lavanya. She was talking to one of his friends. Arnav felt as if he had been shot with a bullet. He had completely forgotten Lavanya, his friends, everything, in those few minutes he had seen Khushi. What the hell was wrong with him?
Arnav went staright to Lavanya and hugged her side ways. As if to make up for his lapse, he pecked her cheeks. Lavanya was surprised. "Whats up ASR? You're suddenly very lovey dovey." She teased him. Arnav didn't say anything. He simply shook his head slightly.
Rest of the evening he stayed close to Lavanya and deliberately ignored Khushi. Arnav was angry with himself for seeing Khushi in a different light. He thought it was the glitter of the evening and her dressing up. Tomorrow everything would be back to normal he thought. Arnav had a good time catching up with friends.
The music started and one by one started dancing. Khushi mainly stuck to Nani and she made sure everyone had enough drinks and food. Nani was tired and went up as soon as the music started. Arnav took Lavanya's hands and started dancing. Lavanya too was enjoying the party. She seemed to get along with his friends.
He finally allowed his eyes to rest on Khushi who stood in a corner twisting one end of the pallu in her hands. She seemed very restless. Arnav's mind again drifted from his partner and his eyes feasted on her milky white skin. He noted the movement of her long throat when she swallowed. Arnav's hand tightened on Lavanya. She winced and asked him what the matter was.
Again Arnav shook his head and led her to a chair after the song. He sipped the drinks and skipped a few more songs. Lavanya asked him to dance again but he said he was tired. One of his friends then asked Lavanya for a dance and she went with him. Arnav noticed Nanda Kishore aka NK, gravitate towards Khushi.
Arnav tensed unconsciously from his place. His eyes did not miss anything. NK was trying to persuade Khushi for a dance when Arnav placed the glass on the counter and slowly went towards them. "NK I think I should get the first dance as her best friend."
NK just smirked. "I knew it. You are always around whenever I approach Khushi. Nothings changed dude. Whatever." And he went along.
Khushi started going back when Arnav caught her hand. His hand held hers tightly. Arnav didn't allow Khushi to refuse. He just dragged her to the centre and started dancing. Even fate was not on her side. The music changed to a slow tune and the lights dimmed. Khushi's nervousness increased. Her pulse throbbed.
Arnav pulled her near his body. His right hand held hers and his left hand went to her lower back. Khushi immediately stiffened at his touch. Two bright spots appeared on her cheeks. Arnav spoke first "Khushi relax. Why are you so tense? I won't eat you." Arnav pulled her a little closer.
Khushi was trying to edge away from him. "Arnav please leave me." Her voice was a mere whisper. Her eyes were luminous and her plump lips quivered. Arnav pulled her even closer and his hands went to her bare waist. Khushi's eyes turned pleading. "Please Arnav. Leave me."
The music stopped abruptly and Khushi hurriedly pulled out of his arms. She ran from him upstairs. Arnav came to earth with a thud. He had tried to...he didn't know what he had tried to do. He had Lavanya and they were going strong. So what was wrong with him now? His frustration knew bounds. With difficulty and half a heart Arnav stayed put for another hour.
After that he told his friends he was jet lagged and wanted to call it a day. By then many of them had already left. The remaining ones also started leaving after making plans to meet soon. Lavanya held on to his arm and kept her head on his shoulder. "I love your friends ASR. Thanks for giving me a good time."
She came in front of him and put her hands around his neck. Arnav didn't attempt to take the offer. Lavanya tried kissing him but Arnav turned away. "What happened ASR?"
"Nothing am just tired. You go up to your room." They were obviously in different rooms since Nani and Khushi were there.
Lavanya just held his cheek and asked him to rest. She went up to her room without a clue about the recent changes in her boyfriend.
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