" What?? Khushi is lost in a forest? And what were doing? I told you to take care of her dammit? Why didn't you look after her?" Nikhil shouted angrily to Garima.

" Woh beta they were playing. I didn't knew they were going to that direction" Garima said scared.

" I'm coming, it's useless letting Khushi go somewhere with you and your husband" Nikhil gritted his teeth.

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" Sit Khushi, it's already dark now, and I will not be able to get out of this forest now" Arnav said looking at Khushi, who was glaring at him for resting on the

tree peacefully when it was already late now for them to return.

" It's all your fault, if you didn't talk much then we would have reached.." Khushi said pouting, and then sat beside him with no other option for her.

Arnav giggled.

*Rrrr...*Rrrr... *Rrrrr...

They heard sounds, both looked at each other.

" No, I can't sleep here Arnav. I'm scared.. Please let's go back.." Khushi looked at him almost crying, she came close to him, to protect herself in case some dangerous animal attack her.

Arnav gulped as he felt her body near his, her hair tickling his arms and his face. Her smell, intoxicated him.

He didn't respond to anything she was blabbering.

" Arnav? I'm talking with you.." Khushi looked at him in disbelief.

" Uh ho..ahn? What were you saying?" Arnav came back on earth.

" Let's go from here, I'm scared" Khushi said, resting her hands on his shoulder, and looking behind her time to time to see if there was any danger.

" Don't worry. I'm here" Arnav caressed her back calming her down.

Khushi nodded sideways: No, Let's go Arnav. I don't want to stay here.

There more she tried to convince him, the more her body collided to him, making Arnav have a tough time controlling himself.

" Khushi just calm down, if we go another place, then we will get lost again, do you want it? " Arnav asked.

" Please I don't want to stay here" Khushi cried clutching his shirt's collar.

" Okay, let's go" Arnav gave up seeing her tears.

Both walked trying to find a place Khushi felt comfortable to spend the night.

" I think it's safe here" Arnav said.

Khushi looked around, she didn't hear strange sounds,and it was better for her.

" Now sleep please" Arnav said begging her to let him rest now.

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" Shyam you can't go now" Anjali looked at him worried.

" Haan Shyam it's very dark now, and you will get lost there" Nani said.

" Hello hi bye bye everyone is rightz damadji, you better stay here" Mami looked at him with her big eyes.

" But, how can we let both there, alone? Without food?" Akash asked, worried for his little brother.

" I know chote can manage till tomorrow, and he will take care of Khushi, Aunty don't worry okay" Anjali side hugged Garima, who faked a smile.

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" Arnav!!!!!! I'm not sleepy.." Khushi looked at him with a boring face.

" Toh? " Arnav raised his one eyebrow.

" Please" Khushi smiled cheekily "Talk to me, it's this is such an uncomfortable place to sleep, I don't know how are you managing here. I'm scared what if an ant bites me? " Khushi said everyone in one go.

" Ant is in your mind, sleep now" Arnav said still with eyes closed.

Khushi pouted and stood up, she looked around and took few steps away from Arnav.

Arnav pulled her back by her waist: Where do you think you're going?

Khushi was now with her back colliding with Arnav's chest, and his hand were around her waist.

She looked at him, Arnav also forgot everything when his eyes met hers.

* Rabba vee rabba vee..

Khushi realized their position, she composed herself: I'm bored, that's why I was walking here.

Arnav: Sit here. We can talk.

Khushi smiled and sat with him.

Arnav smiled: I will ask, and you'll answer.

Khushi nodded. Arnav: First question is: Don't you feel the need of having someone?

Khushi's mood was off now, as this question made her remember again of Nikhil: Next question!!

Arnav frowned: What's wrong with this one?

Khushi pressed her lips and looked at him, Arnav shrugged: Okay.

Arnav: Do you have siblings?

Khushi nodded: One sister, Anaya.

Arnav: Is she more beautiful than you?

Khushi gave him a sarcastic look.

Arnav giggled: I know you're more.

Khushi looked at Arnav, he also looked at her. Both kept looking at each other forgetting the their talks..

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It was early in the morning, Khushi was sleeping with her head resting on Arnav's lap.

Arnav was leaning on a tree, with his one hand above Khushi's

head.

She slowly opened her eyes, and gazed at him.

Khushi smiled staring at Arnav's innocent look while sleeping: " When he sleeps, he looks like a good boy" she chuckled.

After some minutes she realized her position, looking at herself in confusion: "How did I end up sleeping on his lap?" ..

Khushi composed herself quickly. Fear crept over her face, reminding of someone, who will get very angry if he gets to know she was this close with another boy other than him.

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" Khushi kahan hai?" Nikhil glared at Garima.

" We still didn't find her NK" Anjali gritted.

" Ohh really, this happened because of your stupid camping idea" Nikhil shouted at Anjali, Shyam clenched his fist, and went towards NK to beat him.

Akash came at the right time: Please stop fighting you both. We must find Khushi and Arnav now, that's more important.

Nikhil: I'm going to find her alone.

Garima walked fast to reach him: Wait Nikhil beta I'm going with you.

As they left, Anjali threw a disgusting look to Nikhil, she looked at Akash's side: I don't believe he is Khushi's fiance. I mean Khushi is so sweet, how she end loving Nk??

Shyam shrugged his shoulders: You never know Anjali, such things happens.

Akash: Let's look for Arniee now.

Meera nodded: Haan, we're losing time if he stay worried here without taking any action. Let's go!

Sheetal also came behind them, Meera glared at her.

On one side, Garima and Nikhil were looking for Arshi, and other Anjali, Akash, Meera, Shyam and Sheetal. Alone Shashi also went!

The kids stayed with Payal, praying for their bhaiya and didi.

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"Arnav wake up..Arnav.." Khushi patted his cheek, and after her many attempts to wake him up, he finally opened his eyes.

" Good morning" Arnav rub his eyes, yawning.

" Good morning? Chalooo" Khushi stood up adjusting her dress.

Arnav also stood up, then looked around: Well.. I think we're lost again!!!

Khushi looked at him shocked: Kyaaaa?? No, this can't happen Mom will be very angry now..

" It's your fault Khushi, I said for us to sleep there, but no, you wanted to go to a comfortable place, and see now we are lost again" Arnav said complaining.

" I'm sorry but I was scared, what will we do??" Khushi pouted sadly.

Arnav: Relax okay, this is just a forest, we will find a way out (Arnav held her hand,

consoling her)

Khushi lips curved in a sweet smile. Both started walking, holding each other's

hand. Khushi wanted to take off her hand from his, but her heart just wanted to stay like that with him, and this time she followed what her heart said.

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" Khushiiiiii... Khushiiiii" Nikhil shouted looking around him, walking to left right-left-right to see a glimpse of Khushi.

Garima was walking behind him scared. Nikhil looked at her: Will keep walking behind me or will help me also??

Garima nodded: I will help you beta.

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" Arnieeee ... " Meera and Akash shouted, while Anjali and Shyam were looking silently for Arnav and Khushi.

Sheetal was making disgusting faces, as she was slapping her arms because of the insects that were touching her.

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" I must find Khushi.. I must save her. " Shashi walked determined to reach

Arnav and Khushi before others.

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" Do you want to eat?" Khushi asked to Arnav, showing him one mango.

Arnav nodded sideways: You eat.

Khushi smiled: We can share it, I don't mind.

Arnav: No you eat, I'm not hungry.

Khushi frowned: Why are you behaving so strangely today??
You're not like that funny laddo I know. What's wrong?

Arnav pouted: Right!! I'm also feeling something strange, like something bad is going to happen. My mood is off today, and this is something that never happens with me.