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Payal POV

"...And then Akaashji was informed by our family doctor that Khushi Raizada is alive and a recovering patient of Amnesia."
I finally completed my explainations.

All the three members of my maiden family were in shock. Amma, Babuji and Buaji were bewildered with the turn of events. For a few minutes silence enveloped in our little home in Laxmi Nagar. Chirping birds, laughing children and the scoldings that Happyji was receiving from Bediji could be heard clearly.

A while later Buaji stood up from the sofa and with slow footsteps walked upto to the opposite wall where Khushis photo hung surrounded by a garland. Wiping her tears Buaji removed the garland and grabbed the photo only to hug it to herself.
"Our Titiliya is Alive Garima....she is Alive...Amnesia or no Amnesia the good thing is that she survived. And I am very happy that Arnav Babua got his wife back. He used to be so depressed and lifeless. This is a second chance for both of them. Praise be Nandkishore."

Amma wheeled Babujis chair towards Buaji and all the three of them held each other. The tears of happiness washed away all the pain and guilt that they were suffering from. Pain of Khushis death. And guilt of not understanding the plottings of Shyam and Anjali Jha.

"I would have left Akaash and his family long ago. However Akaashji stopped me when he realised that I was pregnant. He is repenting. However this does not change the fact that his own sister is responsible for destroying our Khushi and Arnavjis life."
I said coldly.

"I am very happy Jeeji that the two of them are together. I am sure that someday when our little girl will recall her memories....she will come running to our doorstep to meet her family."
Amma exclaimed.

All of us nodded feeling somewhat enthusiastic after a really long time of sadness. The dark clouds were disappearing giving hope of a sunny day.

Khushi POV

I was trembling like a leaf in a storm. Our romantic holiday felt like a horror movie right now. Due to the sudden powercut both me and Arnavji were sitting near the fireplace with cups of hot chocolate, trying our best to stay warm. I know what you are thinking...Alas...how can things go right when I am involved right?

"Khushi its alright. Powercut wont be for long. The hotel manager told me that this will only last for another twenty minutes or so. You know what come here."
In a soothing voice he tried to calm me down. But when it did not work he pulled me to himself in such a way that now I was facing the fire and Arnavji was hugging me. The feeling of his warm chest on my back made me gulp. Now there are two-two fireplaces to warm you up Khushi Gupta. My mind was now sliding towards the gutter.

A pounding heart, shallow breaths and Arnavjis husky voice....

Uhhhhh...

Not a good combo for my health!!!

"Khushi.."
He whispered softly. My left ear felt really warm all of sudden.

"Yeah Arnav.."
I replied in the same tone.

"I was thinking something. Do not get hyper alright. Just listen to me first. You said you are not ready for marriage. I completely agree. We really need to understand each other on another level before moving ahead in our relatioship. Nevertheless, I know it my heart that we will always be together no matter how many tests we take. So I was wondering if you are open to an engagement."
He suggested.

Hmmm. He does have a point. Although we are trying to test our bond but still its pretty obvious that we share something that is beyond love. And getting engaged will be a beautiful experience. Also it will strengthen our love. Not a bad idea at all.
"Arnav..."
Before I could reply he interjected me.

A hand cupped my face making me turn towards my left shoulder so that I could see the love shining in those chocolate orbs.
"I am not forcing you to make any decisions. Please believe me when I say that this is totally your call. I Love You Khushi and I will respect your words. So please dont feel guilty or anything."

I smiled at his words. Is he the same guy who has an extreme temper in my hazy fragile memories? No right...
"Arnav Singh Raizada. If I am asked officially then I will reply accordingly."
I said with a wink and then turned towards the fire. The arms which were holding my shoulders in no time snaked around my waist in a firm grip.

"Thank you Miss Gupta."
I chuckled hearing his formal way of addressing me. Not missing the fondness with which he said it.

"I want to confess something. And I think this is the right moment for it. That first day when I met you in Sheesh Mahal...you slipped from the stage and landed right in my waiting arms. But for a fleeting moment I lived a dream staring in your hazel eyes. A dream where without a second thought I held you closely to my chest and then walked outside to my SUV. You kept smiling at me in approval. It was a contagious one. And then I began to drive us away from that crowd. I being the ASR asked you....

'Chalein...'
(Shall we..)

And you responded joyfully.

'Ab to Zindagi bhar Saath Chalna Hai...'
(We will go Everywhere Together from Now on...)

And then the SUV disappeared after a distance."

My eyes watered hearing his confession. His words overwhelmed me. I held his hands which were holding my stomach.
"Agar Itna Pyaar karte the to Ek Baar Keh dete na..."
(If you loved me so much then why did you not say anything..).

"Woh Mera Darr tha Khushi jo Nafrat banke tumhare saamne aaya. Agar Tumne Keh diya hota ki...Tumhe Pyaar Nahi hai to Main Toot Jaata."
(That was my Fear Khushi which was expressed as Anger towards you. If you had Rejected my Love...then I would have been Heartbroken).

I was about to reply when the power came back. The room was again lit up and the heater was on.
"Ye Roshini dekhi tumne Arnav. Jaise aaj isne iss Andhere Kamre mein ujala kia...waise hi main promise karti hun ki Tumhare Dil mein Andhere ki Jagah rehne hi nai Dungi. Now we will only be surrounded by Light and Happiness."
(You see this lit up room Arnav. See how the brightness has made the darkness vanish altogether. Similarily I will make sure that your Heart will never have Darkness in it).

And then Arnav Singh Raizada kissed me.

A kiss full of Happiness and Joy.

I too kissed him back showing him what I felt for him.

However this time none of us stopped. We continued to make out for really long. I could sense a building desire in Arnavs every touch. By now both of us were lying side by side on the rug near the fireplace. The warmth of the fire and the ignited heat of our passion felt too similar to us.

I gasped and moved a little away from his lips to catch my breath. Arnav Singh Raizada smirked staring intensely at my flustered state.  I wanted to control the redness that covered my face but who can do that when their boyfriend is the ASR. I bet even the readers cannot do so...😉

Mehek POV

The water rippled slightly due to the pleasant weather. And my eyes were glued to the swimming pool. I could feel his penetrating gaze all over my body. I sighed feeling awkward all of a sudden. Currently Aman Kirloskar and I were standing in the garden area of our hotel in Shimla. The pool was just a few feet away from us. Aman had asked me to walk with him...to which I agreed wholeheartedly. However, now that we were here in each others presence I felt like a chicken. Ughhh. Why cannot I talk to him like I always do? So what if our relationship has changed? Why is this so difficult? I felt like banging my head against the closest wall.

"Stop thinking so much Mehek..."
Aman chastised me lightly.

"I am not thinking....much."
I replied. And he laughed at my honest answer.

"Yeah...much is the keyword."
He gestured with finger quotes.

I glanced at him from the corner of my eyes and then began to walk with him beside me. Aman always understands my unsaid words. Thats why I like his company so much.

"Umm. You are right. I should not waste our time thinking so much. Actually after my nasty divorce...I did not really date anyone. I surrounded myself with so much work. I worked almost 18 hours a day just to avoid feeling any pain. My work acted as a balm on my wounds. And then two years later somehow due to destiny I met Jerry. At that time I had no idea that one day she would turn out to be Mrs ASR. We were both walking on egg shells due to circumstances of our lives. Thats one of the reasons that we became such good friends. Furthermore we met one another and fate planned things for us."
I concluded my thoughts.

His arms was grazing mine softly since we were walking side by side. I did not move away from him this time for a change. He was smiling at my actions. Whoaaa.... now I can even sense his emotions...Mehek Sharma be very careful.

"Well I cannot even comprehend what you went through. It must have been really hard. But I can ensure that in the near future you will never feel any hurt or disappointment from my side. I know being with me is really new for you, nevertheless I also know for a fact that we can be a good couple. That chemistry cannot be ignored."
He flirted.

"Really now? Are you going to flirt with me? Please Aman we have passed that stage long ago. Anyway you look like an idiot when you flirt."
I said with a smirk.

He gasped with a hand on on his heart pretending to be hurt by comment.
"Oh No. Thats so mean of you Mehek. You broke my heart."

I chuckled at his childish behavior. And slapped his shoulder playfully.
We were definitely progressing. Babysteps. One at a time. Breaking the walls around my heart. Slowly. Gradually.
"Your boss ASR is very different with Jerry. I mean he is this snobbish and arrogant jerk for everyone but for his wife he is a....a...Teddy Bear."
I giggled.

"Woahhhh. Mehek Sharma dont ever...EVER repeat those words again. If ASR gets to know that you described him as a soft cuddling toy...he will go all Hulk on you."
He replied with a wink.

I laughed with a side splitting ache in my gut, hearing his exaggerations. But his words were not wrong. The ASR can be scary good.
"Yeah right. On a serious note no matter how rude or hotheaded of a clown he is...the guy treats my bestfriend like a princess. And thats all I want for Jerry."

Aman guffawed at my description of ASR.

Whatttt? I am right am I not?

Soon we were done talking and headed back to the hotel since it was time for dinner.

Arnav POV

All four of had a great time together. We had a big dinner followed by a heavy dessert which Khushi and Mehek gobbled down their throats eagerly. Me and Aman were amused by their reaction for the chocolate fudge pasteries. After an hour or so Mehek demanded to visit a bookstore nearby and Aman happily agreed to her request giving me and Khushi some alone time. This man is my manager for a reason after all.

Two couples were dancing to some slow music and I took Khushi along with me to the dance floor. I liked such close moments of ours. And it seems that god always gives me such opportunites. I thought with a smirk.

A few minutes later I saw an uncomfortable look appear on Khushis face. Her eyes were staring at something behind my head. I looked around to see the source of her discomfort. But my blood boiled with the sight that awaited my eyes.

A guy was standing very close to the dance floor and was creepily watching my girl with a look that screamed disgust. I swallowed my anger for a moment. But the very next minute I exploded with anger. The same moron winked at khushi with a pathetic smirk on his face.

RAGE ENVELOPED MY BODY...

HOW DARE HE....

WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT I LEFT KHUSHIS ARMS AND DASHED TOWARDS THE HOOLIGAN...

"Arnav....WAIT"

"Arnav..ARNAV....ARNAV..."

BAAAAAAAAANG.....

DISHOOOOOOM.....

BASH....

BANNNNGG......