The time had stilled for both of them.They kept staring at each other while Aditya and Laila stood there confused.

Initial shock and smile were replaced with confusion after getting the peace they were anxious for years now, Why?  Why can they no more feel the void was the only thing going on in their mind.

They kept looking at each other giving each other meaningful look from top to bottom.

For Khushi, probably she hasn't seen any man so breathtaking in his Armani with those light stubble which could be the killer of any girl.
He looked like a cute college boy two years back then but now he is a changed person. He looks more manly, more handsome and those eyes, Shit! They are still the most innocent ones carrying the plethora of every emotion buried deep and still not unleashed.

He still looked lean but then now he had a lean, tall and a perfect broad mascular body.

For her, he was and well is, and yes will always be the one hot as hell, man to die for. The most desirable Person.

For,  Khushi too was no less than nothing but breathtaking and upon that she chose to wear a plain designer black saree with her waist peeking and creating a sensation within him. Shit!  Doesn't she kno, he always fantasized about her wearing a sexy black saree for him. Hell!  He had fantasized her in Black and Red the most and here she was standing infront of him in Blac, looking like a vixen, ready to make him crazy, upon that, she has turned up to be a desirable woman being still too skinny but having perfect curves wherever required but that innocence of her face and body language was still intact. However, now every move of her screamed class. Long gone was that cut, confused Baby Khushi. She looked more matured,sensible and well gorgeous.

For him, she was the aptly the Sensuous Side of Simplicity.

They were lost in admiring each othe, still not realising why they were so keen in doing so when nothing is left in between them. As per them, they broke-up. They no more have feelings for each other.They don't love each anymore,as they like to say. Then why this drooling and gawking like two lost lovers drinking in each other's sight?

Aditya, for the first time in these two years saw Khushi drooling over a man, that too so openly. He saw the way she kept looking and blushing at him probably thinking something and it amused as well as surprised him. He too had noticed how Arnav was so innocently and lovingly with desire and passion gawking at her shamelessly.

It didn't take him time to decipher that indeed HE is her Boyfriend. The one who never left her heart and thoughts even after two years of break-up and well then Ladies and Gentleman he smirked and..........

Babe.. Aditya said touching Khushi's shoulder making Arnav's head shot up with anger at Aditya who just dared to call HER.. Babe.

Aditya saw Arnav throwing fire at him with his eyes but still maintained his cool aura.

Mr. Raizada, Hii I an Aditya Shekhawat, I am so glad to meet you.You truly are an inspiration. Aditya said forwarding his hands for a formal handshake.

Arnav shook hands with him with a cold expression but maintaining Professionalism.

And this is My Khushi. Aditya introduced her to Arnav with love and adoration which made Arnav bunch his palm into a fist.

He then held Laila by her waist taking everyone at surprise by his unexpected move including Laila.

She is my girlfriend, Laila. Arnav said eyeing Khushi and he liked the hurtful expressions on her face. It somehow soothed his bruised heart.

Glad meeting you and My Khushi,  Excuse us. Said Arnav while stretching the phrase 'My Khushi' and then left from there with his newly declared girlfriend and twisting knife in Khushi's heart.

The party had started and was on its full swing. The people were having a gala time with all the arrangements and refreshment except for two souls who were busy in soothing their aching heart and finding the reason for their restlessness as well as dealing with the newly found Peace in their heart instead of the void.

Aditya had deliberately left Khushi alone making excuse of meeting his Client and she being a understanding friend had readily agreed.

She was keenly observing a beautiful portrait when saw Arnav advancing towards her in hurry with some dark, raged expressions.

She gulped hard. She even didnt know why was she feeling afraid,  nervous and angry at the same time although they met each other after 2 years. Infact, they were not in touch for last one and half year. They had ended everything mutually and on a good note with no harsh feelings, then why?

She saw Arnav almost reaching her and without thinking akin to sane hid herself behind that heavy portrait as at that moment only that came up in her mind for her bulwark from the Angry Monster who looked like more than eager to pounce on her.

She had covered her eyes with her palms after hiding as if Arnav wont we able to find her if she does that.Arnav had already seen her hiding and it amused him to see her doing something as childish as this. What was the need of doing it when he was almost standing infront of her?  He sighed.
Well!  Few things never changes and the immaturity and childishness of her were among them.

Nevertheless, he too went behind the portrait and stood right infront of her with hands in his pockets, smirk on his lips and about to burst into laughter expressions on his face.

He waited there till she herself removes her palms from her face and the moment came soon as she did that in the next moment but yet again took him by surprise as royally ignoring him, the tall and manly figure she spreeily turned to the opposite direction and then started peeking through the portrait and then sighed in relief on finding him no where near.She hugged the portrait after sighing audibly and turned around to get the shock of her life.

Arnav raised his eyebrows at her in a teasing way, like earlier. Yes,  he loved to tease her back then and today he felt no difference as well. Strange! The earlier rage in his eyes were replaced with mischief and his anger had totally mellowed down.

He slowly started walking towards her and she had no space to move back. So she just stayed glued to her place.

Blocking her way by either sides on hands on the portrait he leaned towards her and blowing light air on her face asked in his husky voice-

Are you ignoring me Khushi?

Khushi's head shot up listening to his mischievous tease and directly hit his chin making both of then hiss in pain.

Trust Khushi to do something like this in that moment. Uff!

Rubbing her head with her palms and not meeting his eyes she annoyingly said-

Why? Why will I ignore you? I am not ignoring you. I have never ignored anyone.

Arnav chuckled in his mind listening to her childish explanation. 'I have never ignored anyone'. Seriously?

Well, he yet again leaned closer and asked-

Then why did you hide yourself here on seeing that I am approaching you?

Before Khushi could once again hit his chin,he held her head.

Now Speak.. He commanded.

Umm.. Because I guess I wasn't ready to meet you still. She finally blurted out making her eyes and his smirk wide.

So, little Khushi still doesn't know how to keep something inside. Is it? Arnav joked and laughed but it hurt Khushi.

Ofcourse they are meeting after a long time and he is here making fun of her but looks like he needs a fitting reply.

To be continued..

Well.. I said that it would be a five shot but looks like it will exceed a little..

But hope not more than 10 chapters.. Or even less than that..

Due to lack of time.. As I have manage my studies as well.. I can't write longer than this.. Hope you all will cooperate..

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