Arnav POV

After a long weekend I was finally happy about the fact that I will get to meet my girl my Khushi. Everyday feels full of energy and motivation to me since I met her. And the belief that I have fallen in love with her grows stronger. Its now just the hesitancy thats stopping me from confessing my feelings. Ughhh, I just dont get it. I am all okay infront of every other person. I scare them. I intimidate them. However when it comes to Khushi Gupta I just loose my senses completely.

I heard a knock on my door which brought me out of Khushi land. Yeah I know I almost live in there now.
"Come in.."
I shouted while combing n getting ready to leave for office.

"Chotte may I distrub you.."
A teasing voice of Di echoed in my ears.

"Ofcourse Di. I dont have the option to say No..Do I?"
I asked sarcastically knowing very well that her emotional blackmail always wins against my denials.

"Yes you cannot deny me then why even try. Anyways I am here because I wanted to talk about Khushi. You know the girl who you dropped home last night. Yeah the same who I did not see entering our place."
She stated bluntly.

"Di.."
I felt embarassed by her words. Crap she saw Khushi. Ughhh. Now another round of teasing is about to begin.

"Oh come on Chotte dont be like that. The way you were holding her hand all the way from your room till the main door..anyone can guess that she is your Khushi. So she seems all romantic type huh? I mean who would have thought that a girl will enter your room secretly like that. By the way any special reason she was here?"
My mind was still stuck on her words. 'Your Khushi.' Sounds beautiful to the ears right?

Di's constant calls made me gasp internally and I answered her truthfully feeling a little shy but confident. I lifted up my ring finger for her to see carefully....the now shining gold ring.
"She gave me this. Its like a promise ring of sorts. It will help in keeping the clingy models away. This will repel them as per Khushi."
I said with a slight smile.

"CHOTTE...OH MY GAWDDDDD....this is amazing. Do you know she has practically claimed you??? I cannot believe this...you are the same man who once denied love and relationships. And look at you today. I think its time that you introduce your lady to us. Dont you think so?"
She asks elbowing while my ears turned a little red when she mentioned my lady.

"Di I was thinking that soon I will introduce her to the family officially. Khushi too wants that. You can take over from there then."
I said pretending to be engrossed in tying my shoe laces. While in reality I was hiding my cheeks from her.

Di caressed my hair lovingly.
"Aweeee my baby brother wants me to handle everything huh? This means you want to get things done officially hmmm. Interesting. Now I will have to..have to meet this Eighth Wonder who turned my brother into a lovesick fool."
I continued to tie my laces hiding my face from her.

Sometime later she left my room and I felt a smile making a place on my usually frown-y face.

Khushi...

Soon we will be together...

Forever...

Soon.

Khushi POV

"Khushi how are things going between you and your Arnavji?"
Jeeji asked me quietly while Amma prepared breakfast for us.

"Jeeji is it not obvious? Okay let me explain it to you."
I stated and then began my tale of our lovey dovey adventures. She was shocked to hear about the ring incident.

"Wow Khushi. Do you know what this means? This is a sign that he wants the same. Soon Arnavji will ask you to meet his family. And then in the near future you guys will tie the knot too."
Jeejis words filled me up with a new energy and I started dancing around the house with her. After a while Jeeji too joined me and Buaji and Amma smiled at our antics.

9.30AM at a fashion show rehearsal of AR:

"Thank god everything is going so smoothly. Khushi thanks for all your help with the dresses and the last minute changes. Now you can take your leave. As a fact why dont you go to your Arnavji. Tell him to spend some time with you."
Lavanyaji stated with a smile.

"As if you need to ask Lavanyaji. Its my time so its obvious I need my daily dose of Arnavji. See ya soon."
Saying so I sauntered towards the sitting area exclusively meant for VIP guests. And there he was my love my Arnavji. His ring shining as if showing a sign of victory to me.

At that moment he looked up and we shared an intense look. Arnavji immediately stood up and held my hand in his. I too reciprocated his actions and interlocked our fingers.

"Hi Khushi."
Arnavji's husky voice reached my ears causing me to shiver in response.
But poor Arnavji took it in a wrong way as usual.

"Kya hua Khushi is it the AC...are you feeling cold?"
He asked in concern.

Not liking the fact that he took my shivering in the wrong way I answered in an annoyed tone.
"Arey yeh kya baat hui? Agar hum aise ekdum se kaap uthe to humein thand lg rhi hai??Bas yeh ek wajah hosakti hai...thand? Kyun Arnavji...KYA HUM AAPKI MARDAANA AWAAZ SUNKAR SUDH BUDH NAI KHO SAKTE..HAAN? Bataye jawaab dijiye..."
(Damn what is all this? Just because I shivered all of a sudden it means I am feeling cold???That can be the only reason...cold??? Why Arnavji...CANNOT I SHIVER HEARING YOUR MANLY VOICE...TELL ME? Answer me come on...)

And as expected my beloved Arnav Singh Raizada blushed with a 1000 shades of red hearing my response.
"Oh...aisa tha Khushi."
(Oh...that why Khushi).
He answered in a shy and soft manner.

"Aur nai to kya. Chaliye ye sab chodiye. Seedhe mude par aate hain. Kya socha hai aapne? Kab bta rhein hain humare sasural walon ko humare baarein mein?"
( Yeah Exactly. Alright change the topic now. Lets come to the main point. So what have you decided? By when are you introducing me to my future inlaws?)
I asked feeling all curious.

We were now outside the rehearsal hall. The final rehearsals were over. So we simply walked to the park situated just on the periphery. And for the first time Arnavji was walking without any worries of being seen. I think he is accepting our relationship now. Thats good enough.

"Actually Khushi meri Di ko to kafi pehle se pata hai. Aur aaj unhein tumhari diye hui yeh ring bhi notice kri. Bas poori family ko batana baaki hai."
(Actually Khushi my Di already knows about us. And today she even noticed my ring you know. I think all that is left is telling my entire family).
He said with a slight smile on his handsome face.

Hearing that I jumped in excitement.
"KYA DI ko BATA DIA AAPNE!!! To pehle kyun nai bataya? Yahan hum kabse unse milne ke liye taras rhein hain. Haaye hum BHABHI aur woh NANAD. Kitni achi jodi hogi nai?"
(WHAT DI already know!!! Then why did you not say anything before? And here I am feelign so desperate to meet her. Wow its gonna bhi amazing right....TWO SISTER IN LAWS. What a relationto share right?)
Arnavji was fine until I said the words Bhabhi and Nanad.

His ears were displaying a red tint now. I stopped walking and firmly held his hand to stop him from going any further. He turned around looked all bemused.
"Kya tukur tukur dekh rhein hain humein? Bahut pyaar aarha hai humpe to kiss karlijiye."
(Why are you making goo goo eyes at me? If you are want to express you love why not kiss me huhh).
I declared boldly knowing full well that this will turn my man into a Beetroot for sure.

"KHUSHI...!!"
He exclaimed looking around and then looked everywhere but me acting all flustered.

"Ye kya baat hui Mr. Raizada..? Aap sachmein humse aise sharmate hain jaise ki...jaise ki...haan jaise ki hum aapke sath kuch HANKY PANKY kardenge. Ghabraiye mat abhi ke liye aap surakshit hain."
(What is all this Mr. Raizada..? You act all shy and blushful around me as if...as if...yeah as if I am gonna do some HANKY PANKY with you. Dont worry for now you are safe).

"Kkk..kya...kya..kahan....tum...tumne....HAN...HANK...HANKY PANKY...Khushi....STOP.....dont...say such....things yaar...kuch to reputation rehne do meri. Tumhare aage bas....bas....RED SINGH RAIZADA banke reh gaya hoon."
(Wh..what...what...what did you say....HAN...HANK...HANKY PANKY...Khushi....STOP.....dont...say such....things please...if you keep saying things like that my reputation will vanish altogether. I will only rem...remain...RED SINGH RAIZADA for you).
Aweeeee my love is feeling so awkward huhhh.

Realizing his state I thought to give him a break.
"Oho relax. Alright my Shona Babu. I wont tease for a while."
(Sweetipie)
I said while pulling his cheeks with my hands.

"Khushi agar main tumhara Shona Babu hoon to kya main tumhe...Chaandni bula sakta hoon?"
(Khushi if I am your Sweetipie then in that case can I call you....my Moonlight?)
A blushful yet authoritative Arnavji asked.

I embraced him tightly and then said aloud.
"Arey Naiki aur pooch pooch. Haq banta hai aapka."
(Ofcourse is there even a need to ask. Its within your rights).

We continued to walk for a while. Sometime later Arnavji realized that it was late in the evening and its best to drop me home now. I too agreed whole heartedly.

Arnav POV

On the way to Khushis house we spoke about a lot of things. I wanted her to meet my family this weekend. She cutely replied that the weekend seems far away right now. I too laughed at her response. The ride quickly came to an end as we reached Laxmi Nagar. I kissed her cheek lovingly and then with a smile and an enthusiastic wave Khushi got down from my car.

It took me a minute to leave since I had to reverse my car. Finally I was about to leave her street when I saw Khushi running towards me through the side view mirror. I immediately opened my window pane.
"Whats wrong Khushi? Is everything alright?"
I asked feeling tensed.

"Nothing is wrong Arnavji. Relax. Humein to yeh poochna tha ki aapne humari naam ki ring pehenli par ab tak humein eeluu eeluuu nai kaha?"
(I just wanted to know that you are wearing my ring but till now you have not uttered eeluu eeluuu to me?)
She asked with a twinkle in her eyes.

"Sorry what...Khushi I dont know tum kya keh rhin ho..what is this 'eeluuu eeluuu' ?"
(I dont know what you are talking about..?)
I asked all the more confused. Does not sounds like a hindi word.

Khushi slapped her palm on her own forehead giving me a frown.
"Arnavji its not 'eeluu eeluu' its I...L...U... I.L.U. As in the abbreviation of those 3 special words that you have not spoken yet."

I gasped and gulped hearing her statement...oh....ILU ILU.....as in those three words of love. Feeling shy and flustered I simply left from her place giving her an abrupt reply.
"I am feeling sleepy. Goodnight Khushi."
And zoom I drove my car in full speed away from my girl and her words.

WHAT THE....

ILU....ILU....

As in...

I LOVE YOU...I LOVE YOU...

Now what am I supposed to do. How can I confess my feelings on the spot like that. And as it is when I see my siren Khushi Gupta I loose my senses. How can she expect me to say those words suddenly on the road like that. No no no. I need to prepare first. Make a file. A presentation. And then discuss with Aman ofcourse...

DAMN IT....WHAT RUBBISH AM I TALKING....?

A FILE ON I LOVE YOU!!!!

Ughhhhhhhhhh.....

I am gone now. I am so dead.

Baat jab tak family se milane ki thi tab tak sab theek tha. Par itni badi baat aise kaise. Matlab thoda time to chahiye...saal do saal wait karsaktein hain....I mean...NO as in not 2 years...woh thoda lamba hojayega. Khushi wont wait for that long. Usse to jaldi se jaldi sunne ka man karega.
(When things were only limited to meeting with the family and all I was totally fine. But I need sometime for this...we can wait for a year or two right?...oh NO not 2 years...that will be too long. Khushi wont wait for that long. She is too impatient when it comes to such things).

HAAAYE....
(OH MY...)

ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA....

TUM KAHAN PHASSS GAYE...
(YOU ARE STUCK NOW...)

DEAL Ke mamle mein itna confidence....
(So much confidence when it comes to a DEAL)

Aur DIL ke mamle mein tumhara tyre flat hojata hai!!!!!
(And matters of HEART make you a coward!!!!)

Now what am I supposed to do....?? If someone out there can hear my thoughts...If by chance the famous wattpadian Charu Sharma is writing and conveying my thoughts to you all readers...suggest something buddies..???

Sincerely,
Your
Pink Cheeks Wala Raizada