Another few months later, ArShi, Shyam-Anjali along with Arpita and Avinash had decided had decided to go on a family vacation. They had landed in Mumbai three nights ago, from Mumbai and Delhi respectively.

It was dusk, The sun was about to set, leaving the sky to glow a beautiful shade of reddish-orange. Khushi was sitting on the poolside, surrounded by her family sans Arnav who had chosen to stay in his room and work instead of joining the rest of them on the poolside for relaxation.

Anjali and Arpita were engrossed in a conversation of their own, leaving Khushi to relax.

Some time later, A waiter tapped her shoulder softly, causing her to jerk out of her trance and look at him. The waiter gave her a note and a rose, gesturing her to open the note before leaving.

Khushi frowned, nevertheless opened the note

Go to your room, a surprise is waiting
-Annav

Khushi smiled, and folded the note neatly before kissing it and made her way towards her room after telling the ladies that she was tired.

Once inside the room, Khushi scanned the whole place for her surprise, but what caught her eye was another note.

Don't be so impatient doll. Check the wardrobe.
-Annav

Khushi immediately rushed towards the wardrobe, and threw it open only to reveal a beautiful peach coloured Gown a box of earrings, black silhouettes and another note attached to it. 

I’m hoping that you’ll like my gift and wear it tonight for me. I’ll be waiting for you. ;) 
PS- A car is waiting for you.

Khushi blushed taking the gown in her hands and rushed inside the changing area to get herself ready. Minutes later, she came out of her room looking like the princess of a distant land (All thanks to the make-up classes that she had forced her parents to enroll her into.)

A car, better yet a white coloured limozin was waiting for her at the entrance of the hotel, a chauffeur was standing next to it, waiting to open the door of the vehicle for her. 

Khushi smiled politely at him before settling inside the limo and typed a message for Anjali lest she worried about her sudden disappearance.

***

After a long ride of ten minutes, a nervous yet excited Khushi was standing on a private beach, the sun had long set and the beach was illuminated with moonlight. She saw a few girls standing at a little distance, who upon seeing her approached her excitedly. 

“You look very pretty mam.” Said the youngest of the girls and Khushi blushed.

“We are supposed to escort you to your surprise mam.’ said another girl. Khushi gulped, but nodded on seeing a message from Arnav saying. 

You’re very close. Let the girls lead you to me.

Khushi nodded at the girls again and they began to lead her to Arnav. 

Khushi had walked merely a couple steps when a boy handed her a basket full of roses and bowed at her politely, Khushi nodded in acknowledgement, her heartbeat racing to match the bullet train. Her anticipation was increasing with each step that she took. Another few steps later, Khushi was presented with a box wrapped in handmade paper. One of the girls took the basket of roses from her, enabling her to receive her second gift. Khushi nodded at the boy politely and continued to walk. 

Five minutes, and eight gifts later, Khushi saw a rose covered path, leading to a beautiful gazebo illuminated by fairy lights. At the other end of the path, Arnav stood smiling softly, looking at her like a man bewitched, and bewitched he was of the beauty of his beloved. Khushi walked on the flower path leading to Arnav reaching him with a few long steps and the man in turn took her in his arms and peppered her with kisses. 

"You're looking beautiful." Arnav said cupping her cheek and kissed her forehead 

"Thank you" Khushi whispered blushing profusely. 

Arnav stepped away, coming out of the hug and held her hand gently, guiding her to a table arranged for two.

"M'lady" Arnav pulled out a chair for her.

Khushi bit her lip, "Everything was beautiful." 

Arnav held her hand from across the table, "It's just the start." 

Khushi looked at him surprised. Arnav chuckled, "You're so cute." He said and she smiled. 

"What else is left?" Khushi asked curiously.

"Dinner." Arnav gestured to the covered dishes in front of them and opened them to reveal Khushi's favorite dishes. 

Khushi literally squealed in delight watching all of her favorite dishes arranged on the table. Arnav served themselves the food in a single plate and began to feed her with his own hands, the gesture duly reciprocated by Khushi.

***

An hour later, Khushi was sitting between Arnav's legs, leaning against his chest as they watched the sea waves rolling in and out of the beach. 

"It's so peaceful" Khushi whispered. 

Arnav dropped a kiss atop Khushi's head. 

"Would you like to dance with me?" Arnav asked softly.

"Dance?" Khushi uttered surprised. "Without music?" 

Khushi scrunched her nose.

Arnav chuckled, "Of course there'll be a soft romantic song playing in the background." He said flicking her nose. 

Khushi pouted as Arnav got up. He extended his hand for her and pulled her to her feet beside him.

A few men came and set-up a small stereo. 

"Someone's come prepared." Khushi commented.

Arnav shrugged, "Can't disappoint the lady now, can we?" 

Khushi giggled softly. 

"Besides, Surprises are meant to be perfect." Arnav added while the song started playing on the stereo and the men left, leaving Arnav and Khushi alone.

Every night in my dreams
I see you, I feel you
That is how I know you go on

Arnav wrapped his arms around her waist, swaying to the melody of the song

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on

Arnav pulled her closer to himself, Khushi wound her arms around his neck and Arnav pulled her off her feet, twirling her in his arms. Khushi giggled as the ocean wind sent her hair flying backwards. 

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on

Arnav positioned her securely on her feet and Khushi rested her head on his chest, still swaying gently as the song continued to play in the background. Arnav smiled hugging her tightly to his chest.

Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone

Arnav took a step back, making Khushi confused. 

"What happened?" She asked.

Arnav gestured her to be patient, and looked at his wristwatch. "Perfect. One last surprise is left." 

Love was when I loved you
One true time I'd hold you
In my life we'll always go on

Khushi frowned. 

"Close your eyes." Arnav said softly.

"What are you going to do?" Khushi asked

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on

"Trust me doll. Close your eyes." Arnav said. Khushi huffed and closed her eyes, Arnav turned her to face the ocean and called someone on his phone.

A few minutes later, "Open your eyes now." He said in her ear. Khushi opened her eyes.

The sky was filled with beautiful fireworks, the whole night-sky glowing with fireworks. Khushi smiled, reading the message in the Fireworks 

I ♡ YOU

Khushi turned to face him, only to find him on his knees.

"Arnav-"

Arnav smiled warmly at her. 

"I know we don't need words between us but sometimes, words become a necessity. You've always known what I feel for you. I've confessed as well, a thousand times over and even though you've never said in words, we both know how you feel about me as well. Khushi, it is said that good things take time, but you are the best thing to ever happen to me, to us and I don't want to wait anymore. You might think I'm being impatient but.. maybe I am. So Miss Khushi Jha/Rathore, Will you marry me? Will you be mine forever?" He asked sitting on his knees.

Khushi was looking at him surprised, standing rooted to her spot as if bound by a spell. Tears streamed down her face.

"Khushi"

You're here, there's nothing I fear
And I know that my heart will go on
We'll stay forever this way
You are safe in my heart and
My heart will go on and on

Khushi fell on her knees in front of him, hugging him tightly.

"I love you. I love you." Khushi sobbed overwhelmed. 

Arnav smiled wrapping his arms around her and pulled her on his lap. "I know doll." 

"I will." Khushi sighed coming out of his arms "I will marry you. I will be yours. Forever."

"Forever." 

And with that, Arnav pulls Khushi in for their first kiss, starting off as gentle and loving but it soon escalated into a passionate and demanding one.

Minutes later, They both parted in need to respire.

"Love you."

"Love you"

They both spoke in unison and Arnav slipped a diamond solitaire into Khushi's ring finger.

I'm back with the last part.

I hope you like this story and enjoyed reading it just as much as I enjoyed writing it.

So this is apparently the last update for a while now coz I'm little busy with stuff. If possible I'll write but don't expect much.

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