Part 9

AR

Arnav was sitting in his cabin. He couldn't concentrate on anything today. Not today, probably these days. His mind was clouded by Khushi's reflection. He leaned in his seat and closed his eyes while drowning in to the past.

Flash back

AR

Khushi: Maamu please come with me.

Arnav: Khushi we will buy it online. But don't ask me to come for shopping.

Khushi: Tomorrow is RakshaBandhan. We will buy something special for DI. And it's already evening. Still you are busy?

Arnav: I know baby but I have important meeting in few minutes.

Khushi: What's new in that? Every day you are having meetings, video conferences. I'm asking you last time, are you coming or not?(she pouted)

Arnav(sighed): OK. Give me ten minutes.

He called Aman and asked to postpone his schedule.

Arnav: Let's go.

Khushi: Thank you Maamu( she giggled).

They reached the MALL and started their shopping. Khushi selected a beautiful Emerald set for Anjali and obviously Arnav liked it.

Arnav: Khushi look at this Pearl bracelet. It looks nice. Take it.

Khushi: Nooo

Arnav: But why?

Khushi: Not today as this is RakshaBandhan shopping.(she pouted)

Arnav(chuckled): Khushi no one can change our relationship. RakshaBhandhan is tomorrow. So I'm giving it to you now itself.( he made her wear) it's Looking good in your hand. Do you like it?

Khushi: From my heart.( she smiled that's when they heard "khushi"... they looked at the place from where the voice came.

Khushi(excitedly): Ramesh.....

Ramesh: How are you my sisy?

Khushi hugged him gently

Khushi: I'm too good with this Lard Governor(she chuckled)

Ramesh: Hi ASR how are you.

Arnav: I'm fine.

Ramesh is Khushi's school and class mate from kinder garden. Ramesh is the only boy who Arnav never mind to be with Khushi. Because every year he asked Khushi to tie a Rakhi on RakshaBandhan day. He really liked Khushi as his own sister.

Khushi: How many days.... Wow it feels very good to see you after three long years.

Ramesh: Yes I left the country after our schooling to do my graduation. But see I'm in front of you to tie a Rakki one day in advance.

Khushi: so sweet of you.

Ramesh: Where is my Rakki then?

Khushi went to nearby shop to buy a Rakki. She tied it to him and the trio went to the Coffee shop in the MALL. Khushi started talking to Ramesh totally ignoring her Maamu's presence. She was so much engrossed in sharing her school memories with his Brother. She was even forgetting that someone was waiting and looking at her fuming. After having sandwich she went to wash room and she was confused when came out.Arnav was not there with Ramesh. At first she thought that he might be making calls.

Ramesh: khushi ASR left to his office.

Khushi(shocked): What? But why?

Ramesh: I don't know. He asked me to drop you.

She got alarmed that Arnav would not at all do that. He never goes without informing it to her. Somehow she can guess what made him do so. She called him immediately he picked the call.

Khushi: Maamu.

Arnav(gritting his teeth): Fine at least now you remember my existence.

Khushi: Maamu please...(cutting her)

Arnav: Not one more word Khushi. You have no idea how important meeting I left behind just to accompany you damn it. But you? you forgot my existence and sooooo engrossed with your brother? Can't you meet him after some time? can't you ask him to come to your house? Don't you know how would I feel when someone takes my place? Don't you get it? I just want to spend time with you. I don't think you understand me.

He cut the call in frustration. Khushi tried once again but his phone was switched off. She went to AR to convince him but he was in the meeting which was postponed by him earlier. It was already late and there is no point in waiting. She left to her home. She tried his number numerous times but it was switched off for the whole night. Khushi was getting mad.He is possessive. Damn possessive. But it's obviously her mistake this time. She should not have done that knowing his nature. Yes Arnav was right she can meet him some other day. But seeing her friend after a long time she forgot the reality. Damage was done. She is the response to make it right.

Next day.

RakshaBandhan.

Whole Raizada Mansion was decorated with colorful flowers as every year. Anjali asked to Arnav to wear a Khurtha which was gifted by her for RakshaBhandhan. This was her day. He doesn't want to make her upset so he agreed to it. When he was getting down from the stairs his feet refused to take another step as his eyes was glued in to a figure which was standing in front of him wearing a RED saree. Arnav was clean bowled seeing his girl in his favorite color. His anger which was he hold till now flew away silently. He knows why she is doing this. But she didn't even spare a glance towards him which made him smile inwardly. He knows she was also upset with his behavior. He waited until the Rakki was tied. Raizadas sensed something wrong between them. But they know, it will be alright. So they didn't react much and started enjoying their mellow drama. Pooja was over. Arnav went to Khushi and tried to talk to her but she moved from there as if she didn't see him. He caught her hand and lifted her on his shoulder and started walking towards his room.

Khushi(struggling): Leave me lord governor. Di help me. Nanne... Jeejaji.... Arrey Raizadas ,all of you gone deaf?

Everyone started pretending like they are busy with some other work. Arnav entered his room with Khushi and locked it. He directly went to recliner and sat on it making Khushi sit on his lap. She struggled to come out of his hold. But his grip got tightened as much as she tried.

Arnav(he called calmly): Khushi......

She didn't give ear to him and kept on struggling.

Arnav: Khushi don't pretend. I know you.( he gulped)

Khushi stopped and looked at him with teary eyes and in no time she hugged him by circling her hand around his neck weeping.

Khushi: I'm sorry. I should not have done like that. I'm sorry Maamu.

Arnav felt guilty for making her vulnerable. He broke the hug and wiped her tears. She slapped him gently pouting.

Khushi: I don't like when we fight.

Arnav: Do you think I liked it?( he asked while tucking her hair)

Khushi: Then why did you switched off your mobile?

Arnav: I don't want to hurt you Khushi. Don't you know I can't hold my tongue when I'm angry? That's why I switched off my mobile.

Khushi: Do you know how many times I tried your number? It felt like I wanted to die.

Arnav(angrily): Shhhh. Don't you dare khushi. Your life is mine. You have no rights to talk like this ok?

Khushi: Ok but promise me you will talk to me in every situation no matter what. Even if I do blunder mistake or get angry on you.

Arnav: I promise I will talk to you in any damn situation. Ok?

She kept her right cheek stick to his left cheek and closed her eyes circling her hand around his neck, like don't want to apart from him.

Arnav(in husky tone): Khushi.... shall we go?

Khushi: No.

Arnav: Everyone is waiting for us.

Khushi: Let them. It feels good to be with you like this.( she said while came more closer to him closing the little gap.)

Arnav( gulping): But it's provoking something in me.

Khushi(gasping): What was that? She asked staying in the same position.

Arnav: You want me to elaborate?

Khushi: can't you show it practically?

Arnav: you are making me weak Khushi....

Khushi broke the hug. Cupping his face she was looking at him gulping her emotions. Suddenly she pecked in his lips as much as stronger. His grip on her waist got loosened. She got down from his lap and left his room hurriedly leaving devastated Arnav indicating that, it's not only him who was affected by their proximity....

Flash back continues..

To be continued.....