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"Why? Why Khushi? Why is all this so important for you? Why are you hell bent on trying to make me believe what you are saying? Why does all this matter to you?" asked Arnav.
"Why? Why it matters? It matters because it concerns you! If it had concerned someone else, it wouldn't have mattered!"
His breath hitched.
"And... If you leave like that, then... then I won't be able to breathe..." she confessed, her red eyes full of tears, hazing her vision.
As these words escaped her mouth, he froze.
Had he heard right? Had she actually said that she couldn't live without him?
Could it be that...?
His line of thoughts was suddenly broken by a female voice announcing, "This announcement is for all passengers boarding the flight to London. Please make your way to Door 22'."
He inhaled deeply and started to make his way towards the airport. Suddenly, he felt a trembling petite hand hold his hot, manly one tight. He looked at it while a small, broken voice whispered, "Don't go..." He felt his heart constrict in his chest as he looked into her eyes, getting pooled by tears.
Why was it so painful to see her cry?
He closed his eyes and opened them again, revealing pain.
As he tried to separate their hands, she tightened her hold and shook her head obstinately. He looked into her eyes and then looked away, feeling even more puzzled as he saw the sincerity in them. His mind then reminded him of Khushi's words, "If this marriage doesn't mean anything for you, why don't you break it? Leave Anjali!"
He clenched his fist and harshly let go of her hand, breaking her heart a little more.
He made his way towards the airport, not even sparing a glance to her. He felt the purposelessness in his life increasing as he went further from Khushi. He remembered their first dance, their almost kiss on Diwali, then Khushi's words to him on Holi, "Why is it that whenever I am close to you, my heartbeat gets faster?" then his words during their Heer Ranjha play, "Whenever I said something wrong, it does not matter... Whenever I did something wrong, it does not matter. There is no notion of right and wrong in this love. Only one thing matters; that I will always..."
He halted and thought.
Why was he feeling like this? Why was it so painful to go away from Khushi? Why dammit?
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Feeling defeated and shattered, Khushi took a few steps backwards. As her back collided with the metal hand rail behind, she held on to it for support with both her hands. She closed her eyes and a tear fell down. Did he hate her that much that he didn't want to see her face?
She emitted a whimper, "I am innocent Arnavji... Please come back."
At the same time, he had come back.
He dropped his bag.
No more being able to contain his emotions, he darted to her. In her eyes tinkled a ray of hope as she saw him move towards her. Inches away from her, he engulfed her in a hug.
Feeling his warmth overwhelm her, she closed her eyes in bliss and held him back. He nuzzled his face in the crook of her neck.
Time stood still.
They remained in each other's arms. It felt so right. That was where they belonged.
Arnav pulled her more to him. Khushi let out a sigh. Without him, she was incomplete. How ironic that they once used to hate each other.
Arnav tenderly cupped her face and cuddled his nose with hers, relishing this moment. He gradually bent to the side and took her lips in his. Desire invading her, she delightfully closed her eyes and her hands went up to his chest. He felt life refilling him as she kissed him back with the same desperation and longing as him yet so tenderly... She clung on to him, needing his love, needing him - only him. She craved to be with him, to be loved by him.
His hand slid down her waist and caressed her free hand by her side. They intertwined their fingers.
It was as if the world held its breath.
Tears of joy flew on Arnav's cheeks. His Khushi loved him. He was maybe the happiest man on Earth. Perhaps she didn't know that he loved her more than anything, more than dear life and that when he hurt her, he died a million deaths. If he had only a minute to live, he would have spent it with her and would tell her how much she meant to him. Words wouldn't be enough to tell her how much he loved her even in a whole lifetime.
He heaved a sigh and holding her waist, pulled her closer and deepened the kiss, making Khushi moan softly. He delicately held her hair and pulled her close possessively. He gently nipped on her lower lip and teased her tongue with little licks and sucks. They didn't care about the surrounding people who were staring at them, some with big eyes, some hiding their faces, some smiling.
The two lovers didn't know or care about anything else. Deep inside their heart, they simply knew that they loved each other madly and that this moment would be one they would treasure throughout their life.
Suddenly, a female voice was heard, "This last call is for Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada who is requested to board the flight to London. Please make your way to Door 22'..." Arnav slowly broke the kiss, and felt Khushi's swift breaths on his swollen lips. Khushi felt dizzy as her head was still in a blurry state of bliss. He broke their hug and left his grip on her. Suddenly, Khushi felt her knees weaken. By reflex he wrapped his arms around her as she lost her balance like a small baby. His heart tightened as he saw tears form in her eyes, oozing love and sadness. In a little voice, she said, "Please don't leave me alone. I love you a lot..."
Arnav felt his heart flutter in happiness. With tears in his eyes, he murmured, "I love you too... I'm really sorry to have hurt you so much. So sorry." Khushi smiled between her tears and caressed his face. She kissed his tears away and said, "Just don't ever leave me."
Her love was so beautiful, so forgiving... Arnav gently held her hand and kissed it.
He cupped her face and whispered "Khushi, it's just for today. I will go and come back soon. We will start a new life, together."
- Promise?
- I promise...
He sealed his promise with a kiss on her forehead.
He reluctantly let go of her and turned around towards the airport. Khushi smiled and watched him go. She had never imagined that she would ever have loved Arnav Singh Raizada. So much that she would feel incomplete without him. She giggled as she remembered their hate moments, their farq padta hai' moments and their kiss. She was feeling over the world. She had found love; everything was going to be fine. She smiled radiantly and started swirling around, ignoring the stares of the people who might have been thinking she had turned mad but she did not care.
She glanced towards the airport and her heart skipped a beat. Amidst the hullabaloo of people who were making comments on this crazy girl was a handsome face smiling at her through the glass doors, his brown eyes shining, admiring her...
This man was hers. She smiled and hid her face shyly
He smilingly shook his head and turned away.
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In Shantivan reigned a most pleasant atmosphere as Khushi was jumping around, making sweets and dancing with everyone (including the goat of course) No one understood why she was so happy but everyone felt happy seeing her happy.
She went to Arnav's... their room and inhaled deeply. It smelled of him... Her excitement at the idea of spending her whole life with her laad governor, her raakshas, her prince charming, her Arnav made her feeling of missing him pale in comparison. She grabbed her packet of chane and hopped on the bed, turning on the news channel on TV.
Suddenly, a Breaking News' flashed.
The last plane going to London had just crashed. The news reporter said that everyone on the flight were dead. Without exception. Khushi stood up and went closer.
Shivers ran along her spine as the names of the people started to list.
And then her world crashed.
She saw the name she dreaded the most to see on that list:
Arnav Singh Raizada.
She felt her stomach clench and a cold, unbearable emptiness filled her insides. Adrenaline rushed through every single capillary in her body. The tears could not come out, the emotions she felt were indescribable. The colour and happiness on her face faded away.
She took faulty steps backwards, her face expressionless.
She whispered, "No... No... Arnavji, you had promised, you... you promised... you promised to be with me, you can't leave me. No... you can't... I won't be able to live..."
Her vision blurred and she felt life drain away from her with each passing moment... Why was it that whenever she was about to get some happiness, it was always snatched away from her?
Images of their kiss, his promise of returning, his smile at the airport and finally that of him turning away flashed in her mind.
And then the very heart that beat for him - only for him, stopped beating.
She fell down on the floor, lifeless.
Maybe their togetherness wasn't meant to be.
Maybe their love wasn't destined to have a name...
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Hope you liked it :)
I am dedicating this OS to all my friends on IF. 😳
Love,
Nirvana
Other works: ArShi OS: Solace in your arms (After kidnapping track)
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
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