Happy Birthday To My Soul Sister AruArshi

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Dedicated to my soul sister 😍😘

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Khushi called her family on reaching the room. Arnav is on a call when Khushi sat next to him. He pulled her closer to him and entwined her hand with his as he talked to the other person. She waited for him to end the call.

"Is it your Nani?"

"Yes, she was asking me when I will visit here?"

"Ohh...so you will be going to Pune when we return back, won't you?"

"Yup, I will be..."

They sat on the sofa for some time.
"Arnav, hmm you have spent a lot today for me and my family. I want to give you my share of expense, I don't want you to spend everything." Saying this she placed some notes in his hand.

His face got pale at first which turned into an angry expression. Instantly he stood up and walked outside while Khushi followed him behind calling his name.

"Arnav, stop let me explain..."

"Don't follow me damn it... Leave me alone now or else I will do something which will make me regret later."

"Arnav calm down..."

"Can't you understand what I just said now...just leave me alone." Saying that he slammed the chair on the floor making her startled and walked away.

Khushi sat on the chair and sobbed getting startled by his outburst. Arnav went outside and laid on the hammock closing his eyes while counting numbers backward to cool down the anger rising within him. He is hell angry on her for doing that. She made him feel like a stranger with her one act.

Khushi sat on the sofa and realised what he must have felt by her act. If only he hear her side of story, he will understand everything.

After half an hour she went outside and saw him lying on the hammock.

"Arnav…" He opened his eyes and saw her standing next to the hammock.

"Let me explain Arnav, please don't get angry on me." He sat on the edge of hammock, making space for her to sit.

"Sit here Khushi." He pointed space next to him. Khushi sat there little away from him while Arnav kept looking ahead
of him.

"I know that you are angry on me for doing that. I felt bad seeing you spending all these money on me. You already have a loan to pay off and now trying to find a house for yourself. For all these you need money Arnav. In this relationship I want us to be equal, equally sharing everything. You didn't buy anything for you or let me buy anything for you." She said as tears rolled down from her eyes.

"Please don't get angry on me Arnav, my intention was not to hurt you." Arnav hear her sob which melts his heart. He held her hand and wiped her tears.

"What you did made me feel like a stranger." He confessed without looking at her.

Khushi got shocked and cupped his face instantly.
"It was never my intention...you are not a stranger Arnav. I'm sorry for making you feel like that. Please forgive me Arnav if I hurt you with my words." She tried her best to convince him.

"It's ok Khushi, I will be ok. Just give me time to absorb all these, it's all new to me." Saying this Arnav walked to the door and halted at the door so that she can catch up with him. She saw him keeping a distance from her which made her sad. She could see his disappointed face.

Khushi hugged him tight, placing her head on his chest.

"Please forgive me Arnav."

"It's ok Khushi." He said without reciprocating the hug. Khushi felt disappointed and moved away from the hug.

"Please don't keep distance from me Arnav." She raised her head to look at him.

"Give me some time Khushi, I will be ok soon." He said smiling while lightly patting her cheek. He sat on the sofa while Khushi sat on the bed thinking ways to cajole him.

Few minutes after Arnav heard a knock on the door. He opened the door and found a lady who works in the resort.

"We didn't order anything now." He told the lady.

"Sir ma'am asked for a lady staff, that's why I'm here." The lady replied. Arnav don't know why Khushi called the lady and let her in.

The lady went to the washroom and went out after a few minutes. Arnav saw that lady looking at him with a blushing face and ran away from there while he stood there in confusion.

Khushi gathered the courage and opened the door after playing the music.

Baho me chale aao

Ho hamse sanam kya parda, oh hamse sanam kya parda

Yeh aaj kaa nahee milan, yeh sang hai umar bhar kaa

Comes into my Arms

O, Why this shyness from me?

This is not just a moment's Union, It's bond of Complete life.

He heard the bathroom door getting opened and turned around. He is blown away by the sight in front of him. Khushi walked towards the bed in a black lace saree with sleeves blouse. She had long braided hair and minimal makeup. She had a rose tucked in her hair, just behind her ears. She extended her hands gesturing him to come closer to her while Arnav stood there in a shock.

Baho me chale aao, ho hamse sanam kya parda

Oh hamse sanam kya parda

Come into my arms, Why this shyness from me

Oh why this shyness from me

She swayed her waist ever so slowly giving him a glimpse of her tummy.

Arnav walked towards the table to drink some water ignoring her.

Mm oh (chale hee jana hai najar churake yun

Phir thami thi sajan tumne meri kalayi kyun hmm)

If you wanna go away from me quietly

Then why did you my dear, hold my wrist?

He is about to drink water when Khushi snatched the glass and placed it near his lips letting him drink the water.

She tried to kiss him which he resisted by holding her hand. She placed kisses on his hand and lip synced the song.

Kisi ko apna banake chhod de, aisa koyi nahee karta

Leaving anyone by making one's own, no one does ever this

Khushi brought her body closer to his body, rubbing herself on him. Arnav left her hand and sat on the sofa playing with his phone.

Baho me chale aao, ho hamse sanam kya parda

Oh hamse sanam kya parda

Come into my arms, Why this shyness from me

Oh why this shyness from me

Khushi sat next to him and trailed her finger from his forehead to lips.

Arnav stands up and is about to move from there when Khushi held his hand.

Kabhi kabhi kuch toh kaha piya hamse

Ke kam se kam aaj toh khulke milo jara hamse

Sometime or the other, O my dear, Day Something to me

O' Atleast for today, You meet me Openly

She trailed her hand from his back to the shoulder.

She came to front and placed her hands on his chest alternatively, moving upwards.

She swayed in front of him with a smile.

Hai rat apne, jo tum ho apne, kisi kaa phir hame darr kya

This night is ours, if you're mine, then there is no reason for fear exists.

Khushi pulled her pallu and garlanded it around his waist, pulling him closer to her. She rubbed her cheeks on his cheeks pushing her feet up.

Baho me chale aao oh hamse sanam kya parda

Ho hamse sanam kya parda

Yeh aaj kaa nahee milan, yeh sang hai umar bhar kaa

Come into my arms, Why this shyness from me

Ho Why this shyness from me?

This is not just a moment's Union, It's bond of Complete life.

Come into my arms, Why this shyness from me

Oh why this shyness from me

She moved away throwing the pallu on his face. She twirled slowly letting the saree fell on the floor, leaving her in blouse and underskirt.

Baho me chale aao, ho hamse sanam kya parda

Oh hamse sanam kya parda

She pushed him on the sofa, sat on his lap and kissed him passionately. At first he didn't respond but slowly he wrapped his arms around her and reciprocated the kiss with equal passion. They parted away from the kiss and she cupped his face.

"Arnav I'm really sorry for saying all that. Please don't take it to your heart. As much as I'm yours, you are mine too. I just want to share everything with you. You have so much going in your life and I wanted to support you. Other than that I don't have any intention behind what I did earlier."

"Baby I like doing these things for you. All I need in return is your happiness."

"I'm happy being with you Arnav."

"I know that but I like buying things for you. I will let you spend on me when you starts earning. This is your father's hard earned money and I can't take it. Already you have taken a risk by signing up for this trip , that's enough for me." Khushi nodded her head looking at him. He pulled her closer to him.

"Baby, I'm very much aware about how I spend my money. I know the importance of money in life, so I won't spend it on useless things. So trust me when I spend my money anything." He said holding her hand.

"So did you forgive me?" She asked with lot of hope.

"Yes, but you deserves a punishment." Naughtiness shines in his eyes.

"What punishment?"

"Hmm may be another dance, but this time the song will be a random one."

"You want me to dance again?" She asked with shyness. Earlier, she danced because she wanted to cajole him, but now its different.

"Yup, I will sit here while you dance."

"I need to call that lady again to drape the saree." She said lowering her eyes.

"You don't need to wear a saree baby...dance like this" Khushi blushed at his intense gaze

"I never knew that you had such a low neck blouses.

"It was payal's idea." She confessed with a shy smile as his fingers made pattern on her tummy.

"She is a very good friend baby./So you ready for your punishment?"

"What are you going to play?" She asked him.

"It's a random song baby, I too don't have any idea."

Khushi stood in front of him while blushing due to his intense gaze on her.

Slowly the sound of sitar started to play...

Khushi smiled hearing the song and started to dance.

Nainowale Ne…

The one with captivating eyes/gaze

O… Oo…

Nainowale Ne Chheda Mann Ka Pyala

The one with captivating eyes caused a tremble in the glass(goblet/cup) of my heart

Chhalkaayi Madhushala

He caused the whole tavern to spill/overflow

Mera Chain Rain Nain Apne Saath Le Gaya

He took away my peace and sleep

(He made me restless)

She tried her best to dance gracefully as the song itself conveyed her feelings. Arnav smiled seeing her expressions and gestures. Rather than being sexy she looks so cute and adorable with her expressions.

Aaa… Aaa…

Dhin Ta Na Na Na…

Pag Pag Dolun Re… Ho…

I am dancing/swaying with every step I take

Pag Pag Dolun Re Dagmag Si Main Chalti

I am dancing with every step I take, I am stumbling in my walk

Hoon Jagmag Lau Si Jalti

I am burning like a shiny flame

Tere Naino Ki Kaisi Madira

What alcohol(intoxication) do Your eyes hold

She sat on his lap and traced her fingers on his eyes leaning close to him. He ran his fingers on her belly making her shiver in return.

Tharr Tharr Kaanpu Re

I am shivering profusely

Tere Teer Se Jhipti

I’m swooping/pouncing upon the arrow of Your gaze

Chandan Ke Naag Si Lipti

I’m clinging on to You like a snake attaches itself to a sandalwood tree

She rubbed her cheeks with his cheeks and get up. She pulled him towards her as he wrapped his arms around her waist. She danced while being in his arms. He buried his face onto her neck, nuzzling his nose on her

Main Behosh Tu Nasha

I’m unconscious and You’re my intoxication

Aisi Moh Ki Dasha

I’ve lost myself in this state of desire

Mera Chain Rain Nain Apne Saath Le Gaya

He took away my peace and sleep.

Arnav kissed her cheeks and trailed his lips to her jaw making her breathe heavily. As the song came to an end Arnav lifted her and carried her to the bed.

"Arnav wait for a moment" Khushi said to Arnav who is about to place her on the bed.

"What happened baby?"

"Put me down Arnav. I want to show you something." He put her down and she removed the bed sheet.

Arnav saw the rose petals scattered all over the the bed. Arnav smirked seeing it and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer to him.

"You have become soo romantic baby." Arnav nuzzled his nose on her neck making her arc her neck for him.

He made her turn around, facing him. He cared her cheeks and ran his hand to her neck adorn with the chain given by him.
"Do you know how you look in this half dressed state?"

"Tell me how I look." She said wrapped her arms around his neck with a shy smile.

"Even if you stand naked, you wouldn't be this much hot and sexy. You look like an innocent nymph made exclusively for me. You are sooo pure yet alluring. You are only mine Khushi, completely mine." Arnav pulled her closer to him by waist.

"You make me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world."

"You are beautiful in and out for me. My angel."

"If I'm an angel, that's because my man created a heaven for me."

"Beasts are in the hell baby...I think this angel misunderstood hell as heaven." Arnav replied back.

"May be this beast created a heaven in the hell for his angel."

"You are too intelligent baby. I'm going to take you sooo passionately that you won't even stop moaning for a second."

"Then take me sooo passionately that I will forget my existence itself." Arnav kissed her taking her lower lip in his hold. He nibbled and sucked it making her moan his name. He pulled her close to him gluing her body to his body. They parted away after few minutes.

Arnav took away the rose from her hair and untied the braid.
"Who gave you this crazy idea?? Your bestie??" Arnav asked holding the hair extention in his hand.

"I don't have long hair, then how did I managed to have such a long braid in a single hour??"

"You are really crazy baby." He said pecking her lips.

"Yeah, crazy for my laadgovernor." She cared his cheek.

Arnav let he hair loose and threaded his fingers into her hair.
"I like you hair. So silky and smooth just like you."

He slides off her bangles one by one and fleets kisses on her arms. He nibbled her earlobes as her unclasped the earrings.

"You look stunning only with this chain baby." He cupped her face with his both hands.

"You are custom made for me. Every inches of you is made for my eyes only."

*Blog Part* : password : Goanvacation joearshi.wordpress.com

Khushi woke up and found herself on the bed of roses. She sat on the bed and looked around. She found some petals on the floor and a heap on clothes on the chair which they discarded last night.

She held the blanket close to her chest and blushed remembering about last night. He was so gentle, treated her liked her like a porcelain doll without letting her do anything. She know that last night he made love to her which he considered to be passionate sex.

Her thoughts were broken by his voice.

"Good morning, When did you wake up baby?"

"Just now." Arnav stood in front of  her and tucked back her loose strands of hair.

"Slept well?" Khushi nodded her head and wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her cheek on his tummy.

"Are you ok baby??? Any pain or something?"

"I'm perfectly fine...my laadgovernor took care of me very well." She said enjoying the way he stoked her head.

"Do you want to sleep for some more time?"

"Will you let me sleep?"

"No."

"Then why did you ask that question when you are determined not to let me sleep?"

"Just to know what you want. So let's move to the washroom."

Saying this he lifted her as she kept whining.

"You should have at least let me wear a shirt, I feel so exposed."

"That's because you are exposed baby. More over I'm so much familiar with this body." He made her sat on the mirror and wrapped a towel around her.

"Is it ok now?" Khushi nodded her head and started brushing her teeth.  When Khushi completed brushing, jasmine fragrance hit her nostrils. She turned around and saw him walking towards her.

"Ready to get pampered?" Khushi looked at him in confusion.  He lifted her and entered the shower cubicle.  Khushi found candles and a table arranged there.

"Ready for your rewards?" He asked raising his eyes.

"Rewards?"

"Remember the rewards I offered you for that dance." Arnav untied the knot of the towel.

"Lie on your stomach baby." Khushi laid down on stomach showing her back to him.

"You have a nice bum baby." Arnav said lightly kneading it before covering it with the towel.  Khushi blushed deeper as he did that.  Khushi felt him pouring oil on her back and his hands on her back. He slowly massaged her back soothing her muscles. He did the same with her hands while she lied down calmly.  He massaged her legs, giving pressure to certain areas. As he massaged her stump, tears rolled down from her eyes.  She turned her head away so that he won't see her tears. Arnav saw her tears as he walked to the other side.

"Baby, why are you crying??? Did it hurt anywhere?"

"No, it's just...how easily you accepted me like this ...I couldn't even accept myself when I realised that I lost my leg."

"You were a baby when you lost your leg, so it would have been difficult for you.
This can happen to anyone baby, it's just a matter of time. You didn't make it your weakness, you become a strong girl because of it. Don't cry over your leg baby. I really don't like it." Khushi smiled and nodded her head as he kisses her forehead.

"Now turn around and lie on your back."
Khushi turned around with a blush on her face.  Arnav placed towels on her chest and hip side. He poured oil on her shoulder and massaged it.

He is massaging her hand when she asked her the question.
"Arnav, have you ever wished that it would be better if I had my leg?"

"Yup, a few times." He said pulling her fingers and pressing the pressure points on her palm.

"When?" In her life she have felt that a numerous time.

"On our arts day, I really wished if you had your leg. With or without a leg, you are a fighter baby." He replied and decided to change the topic.

"You have become skinny. I can see your ribs clearly baby." He said running his fingers under her breast.

"That's why you are on a mission to feed me."

"Yes I'm." He moved his fingers lower lightly massaging her.

"Baby, you have a very cute belly button." She blushed recalled last night passion.

He massaged her legs from the front and asked her to lie down for half an hour.
Meanwhile Arnav arranged everything for the bubble bath.

Arnav lathered soap on her body and washed off the oil content.
"Can you please give me a towel?"

"Why??? You were quite bold last night and you are still shying?"

"That was night Arnav."

"What difference it makes??? I have touched you everywhere with everything I got. Is there any part of your body which I haven't touched till now?" Khushi started to blush hearing his question.

"Yes or no baby?"

"No..."

"Then why are you shying as if I'm seeing you for the first time."

"Because I'm a girl." She replied timidly.

"Do you think that boys don't shy? I don't feel any shy when I'm naked in front of you."

"That's because you are shameless."
Arnav smiled at her answer.

"Yeah that's true. Do you think that I will get naked in front of any other girl?" Khushi shook her head in denial.

"Baby, I'm very comfortable with you and I know that you won't judge me because of my body. I want you to be comfortable with me."

"You have a beautiful body unlike me." She tried to convince him.

"Don't you think that you have a beautiful body?" Khushi got tongue tied with his question.

"I don't feel myself beautiful but you do make me feel beautiful. "

"You are beautiful baby. Trust me when I'm saying this, because no other man will have a chance to see this. It's only for my eyes." Possessive resonated in his voice.

"I'm not going to give you a towel now. So you ready for the bubble bath?" Khushi nodded her head with shyness.

"I really don't want you to shy because it turn me on instantly." Arnav lifted her and made her sit on the tub. He sat behind her embracing her in his hold.
Khushi played with the bubbles as she lean on to his chest.

Khushi lathered the soap and made bubbles using her hand.

"You know Arnav, when I was small bhaiyya used to make bubbles and I used to pop it. He always makes large bubble while I can only make small ones. Have you done this?" She asked as she played with the bubble.

"I have done this when I was small." 

"Then lets make some bubbles together." She said and lathered the soap on his hand.

"Let's see who makes the biggest soap bubble." Saying this she started I'm her mission to create the biggest soap bubble. Arnav teased her by trying to pop her bubble.

"Arnav, that cheating. Don't do that." Saying this she concentrated on her bubble making. Ge smiled at her and let her win in their small challenge making her happy.

Khushi turned towards him after the small challenge.
"Arnav, don't move your head." Saying this she placed a blob of bubbles on the tip of his nose.

"You look so cute Arnav."

"Wait, lets make you a Santa Claus using this." She started to place foam on his cheeks and chin carefully.

"Don't move your head Arnav, it is falling down." Arnav let her do whatever she wanted.

"Now you look like a santa." She giggled looking at him.

"Done with your art works?"

"Yup... "

"So now it's my turn. Stay still baby."
Saying this he rubbed his cheeks on her cheeks. He rubbed his chin  to her chin along with brushing his lips with her.

"Should I cover you with a towel of foam? You wanted to wear a towel isn't it?" Arnav asked while playing with
her buds making her hard to talk.

"...Or should I continue what I'm doing now?" Arnav knead her globes making her moan his name.

"What should I do baby?" Khushi wrapped her arms around his neck while leaning on to his chest.  Arnav started to place kisses on her neck making her breathe heavier. His hand moved southward and stimulated her.

"Let it go baby." Khushi reached her climax and moaned out his name louder.
Arnav unwrapped her arms and held her by waist as she lied on his  chest panting from the climax.

"Liked your morning org*****?" Khushi nodded her head with a shy smile.

"What about you Arnav, you are...you know...down there?" She stammered feeling his hardness.

"Yeah I'm hard baby, but I can manage that. It is about you." He replied.

"Won't it be comfortable for you, can I help you with it?" The ever timid Khushi asked him.

"A cold shower will help me baby. You can help me some other time. This is a part of your reward package Now sit down properly, I have to wash your hair." He demanded.

"I'm liking this reward package." Khushi giggled saying this.

"I like rewarding you too." Arnav washed her hair properly applying shampoo and conditioner. He took a quick cold shower as she dried herself. He didn't let her go out till he dried himself.

"Can you please take me my leg? I don't want you to lift me any more." As soon as she uttered that, she found herself in his arms.

"You won't hear anything I say, don't you?" She pouted.

"Not these things." He winked at her and
made her sat on the bed as he dried her hair using the dryer.

"I can do this Arnav."

"Remember about your reward baby." Khushi sat there while he dried her hair.
He untangled her knotted hair and applied hair serum on it.

"Now your hair looks good." He said looking at his work.

"Arnav, you will spoiling me with all these."

"I can't do this everyday, but occasionally I can spoil my girl like this."

"I should award you for being the best boyfriend." Arnav kissed her forehead and walked towards the shelf to take out
her cloth.

"Are you going to select my dress?"

"Yup..." He took out a jeans and top with an over coat for her. He helped her in dressing and attaching her prosthetic.

"I can't do your makeup but I can make you wear these things." He tied the bracelet on her hands and clasped earrings in her ear.

"You are treating me like a baby."

"Someone likes it a lot when I care her like a baby.  She also like me shampooing and massaging her." He hinted some words from her diary which made her confuse.

"That someone really crave for all these when I'm away." He added.

"How do you know about it? I have only wrote it down on my diary." She realised everything and her eyes got wide.

"Arnav, did you read my diary?"

"It's our diary baby...."

"It is not good to read someone's diary, you know." She flared her nose at him.

"That diary is my baby's diary. So it belongs to me too."

"Still you shouldn't have read it."

"If I didn't read it, how would I know about everything my baby wishes
and desires. I want to fulfill your every wish and desire. Also want to know about your fear and strength." He looked at her through the mirror.

"You will spoil me a lot with all these pampering."

"This is just the teaser baby." He hugged her from behind and kissed her shoulder.

"How can a girl say no when she get pampered like this? My laadgovernor is the best. Now you go and put your shirt. I will do my makeup." Khushi sat in front of the mirror and looked at Arnav through the mirror. She prayed that they continue to be like this. If anything happens to their relationship she don't know what would happen to her.

They went to near by local cafe and ordered breakfast.

"So what are our plans today?"

"Some sightseeing and camping." He informed her.

"Camping?"

"Yup...in an island."

"That's awesome." She got excited knowing that they are going to camp in an island.

The waiter came with their food.
"Sir, do you want to try our special dessert??? The waiter asked Arnav.

"What is it?" Khushi asked taking the water to drink.

"Honey - Strawberry Sorbet. Ma'am it have a flavour of honey and strawberries along with his soft texture." Khushi choked on the water hearing about the dish. The word honey brought so many blush worthy images in her mind. Arnav patted her back harder and helped her

"You ok baby?" Khushi nodded her head in response

"Do you want to try Honey - Strawberry Sorbet?" He asked stressing on the word 'Honey'. Khushi blushed and shook her head in denial.

"No, thanks. We will order if we want." Arnav looked at Khushi with a smirk.

"I think yesterday we had enough honey together." Khushi blushed deeper and buried her face on his chest. Arnav wrapped his arms around her and stroked her hair.

"I would like to see your blush." He lifted her chin towards him and kissed her forehead.

"My blushing angel. Now let's fill your tummy with some yummy food." Arshi had their food and he took her to the beach.

They stood there as the waves hit their legs. Arnav held her both hand and made her face him

"Khushi would you like to go on a date with me?"

"Arnav, you don't need to ask this when you know my answer."

"Last time, you don't like the way I asked you out for a date. So this time I'm doing this in your way. Answer my question baby."

"As you already know it. Yes, I would love to go out with you." She replied with bright smile. Arnav pulled her closer and kissed her forehead.

"Surprise on the way again?"

"You know me well baby, surprises are on the way. For now let's move to our next destination. Trust me you will love that place a lot."

"Where are we going?"

"Why don't you find it yourself later?" He asked starting the scooter.

They started their journey and reached the place.

"Is it a museum???

"Look around baby."

Khushi saw the sign board 'Museum of Goa (MOG)'. She saw sculptures and art forms around the premises.

"It's an art gallery?" Khushi asked feeling excited

"Lets go inside."

Khushi got excited seeing the art works. She admired each piece of work while he admired her excited face. They wrote their opinion in the visitors book and left to their resort.

On reaching their room Khushi hugged him tight.

"What happened baby?" He asked wrapping his arms around her.

"Can't I hug my man?"

"Yes, you can whenever you want."Arnav secured her in his arms and stroking her head.

"Sometimes I feel like hugging you like this and staying in your arms forever."

"We can do that, but it will hurt our legs baby." He teased her.

"Arnav...I'm serious. I like hearing your heartbeat while you stroke my head." She breathed lightly as she listened to his heartbeat.

"You can hug me anytime you want."

"I know...let's stay like this for a few minutes." After a few minutes they entangled form the hug and she kissed his cheek.

"Seems like you liked the gallery."

"I loved it a lot...it is just awesome. Thanks for taking me there Arnav." He smiled at her and took the backpack.

"Why are we here now??" She looked at him confused not knowing why they are back in the hut at lunch time.

"To take our luggage, after all we are checking out." He replied taking their luggage.

"But why?" Khushi asked him.

"Because we are not going to be here for two days." He said pulling her closer to him.

"We are going to spend our remaining days in some other place." He kissed her forehead. Arshi had their lunch and started their journey towards the next destination.

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Precap

"Arnav, why am I important for you?" Khushi asked lying beside him with her head placed on his biceps. She looked at the vast sky in front of them as she asked the question.