BOUNDED BY THE WOUNDED ( Completed)
45 Arnav's Confession
Part 45
Party Venue.
Getting down from the car, Khushi went inside with Payal and Akash. Her eyes searched for a person who was busy in arranging buffet. Khushi went to the corner table leaving Payal and Akash, didn't want to disturb them. Spurthi rushed to her, seeing her sitting alone.
Spurthi: Khushi.... Why are you sitting here alone?
Khushi: I just...
Spurthi: Don't forget that you are one of the HERIONS today.
Khushi: Let them arrange, I will join little later.
Spurthi sat with her, didn't want to leave her alone.
The grandness of the party, did nothing with Khushi as she had seen many parties like that. But Akash and Payal got awe stuck seeing the arrangements. After all, that was a political leader's son's party. The Hall shined so colorfully. None could resist themselves from admiring its beauty except one... Khushi. She was not in the mood to look anything more than one man; who changed her life entirely... Arnav.
Two huge cakes were being kept in the center of the hall. Aman came along with Arnav to the party hall. Khushi's face lit seeing Arnav. Aman asked to gather everyone present there.
Arnav searched for a very important person of his life. He saw her sitting in the corner with Spurthi. He gestured NK to bring her. Aman stopped NK. He dragged Arnav towards Khushi and made him stand beside her. Everyone's eyes were on them. Aman gestured them like "start"...
Arnav looked at her extending his hand hesitatingly. Khushi kept her palm on his, in between the ovation. The BAND started playing synchronously, matching their footsteps. People welcomed them, standing in both the sides, putting their hands together.
Khushi stood beside Payal where she could get Arnav's clear view. Arnav got mesmerized as she looked extremely pretty. No need to say, he didn't take his eyes off her. Khushi felt something in her heart after a long time. She slowly raised her eye lids to his face. As she couldn't see him so vulnerable, she switched her gaze to Payal who was ready to cut the cake with Akash.
Aman extended his hand towards Khushi who was standing beside Payal. She looked at him widening her eyes. She slowly placed her palm over his. Aman pulled her towards Arnav and handed over Khushi's hand to him and received a big round of applause. Spurthi handed the knife to the couples.
Payal and Akash cut the cake and fed it to one another. Aman gestured our "unique couple" to cut their cake. Khushi took the knife and looked at Arnav. Arnav gently clutched her hand and they cut the cake. Arnav forwarded a bit of cake towards Khushi. She bit it and fed the remaining to Arnav which he didn't expect. Didn't she look different today? He supposed.
DJ played a romantic song and everybody started dancing with their partners. Arnav's gaze rooted on Khushi who was standing little aloof. Spurthi headed towards her. She jerked seeing NK jumped in front of her, blocking her way.
NK: Hi, come on let's dance...
He extended his hand towards her.
Spurthi: I won't dance.
NK: I will teach you...
Spurthi: I'm not interested.
NK: Are you TAKEN?
Spurthi: Whaaaattt?
NK: I mean, are you "committed"?
Spurthi: Yes.
NK: Really?
Spurthi: I'm committed with my Ph.D...
NK: ohhh... I think...
Spurthi: I knew, what you think... There are many things on the world, beyond boyfriend, love, marriage, etc. etc.
NK: You are so boring.
Spurthi: Thank you.
They saw Khushi standing alone hesitatingly. They rushed towards her.
NK: Khushi.... why not you join Naanav?
Khushi smiled at him. They saw Aman dragging Arnav somewhere.
Spurthi (sighed): This Aman.... I think Aman was Arnav's wife in previous birth.
Khushi chuckled at her comment.
NK: This Aman forgets that Arnav got married.
Spurthi (gritting her teeth): Let's go.
She began to drag her towards Arnav and Khushi followed them.
.....
Aman handed over the drinks to Arnav.
Arnav (calmly): Don't you know, I won't drink?
Aman: Don't I know? It's just a "mock tail". Have it.
Arnav drank it frowning.
Arnav: It tastes bad.
Aman: Have another shot. Then you will feel good.
He gave him another glass of mock tail. Arnav gulped it in a go. Arnav felt everything around him was rotating.
Arnav: Hey buddy, something is happening with me.
Aman: Something is really going to happen with you in few minutes.
Arnav: What's that? He asked dizzily.
Aman: What you drank is not mock tail but cock tail.
Arnav: What? But why did you make me drink damn it?
At the same time, Khushi reached the place with Spurthi and Nk. They saw them with empty glasses. They heard Aman asking Arnav something which took Khushi's breath away.
Aman: Because I want you to enjoy your life. A girl is waiting for you in that room. She is all yours tonight. Go.
Khushi looked at Arnav with fear to know his answer.
Arnav (gritting his teeth): What the kkk..... Are you mad? Do you have any idea, what the hell are you asking me damn it?
He swayed.
Aman (clutching his shoulders): Of course I'm very clear about what I'm doing. Listen to me Arnav. Stop waiting for Khushi. She won't change her mind. Don't waste your life for a girl who is not ready to understand you.
Arnav(clutching his collar): The girl; about whom you are talking is my wife. Not only my WIFE... she is my LIFE damn it. She is everything to me. What do you think of me haan? Don't you know what she means to me?
Aman: Does it even matter Arnav? What is the use of your waiting?
Arnav: I'm waiting for her, that's what its use. Because I know she will come to me one day.
Aman: When?
Arnav: She is already with me. She never left me even though she is angry with me because she can't leave me. I know.... and I don't want you to know that. Understand?
Shrugging Aman's arms off Arnav pushed him. He started walking through the backyard of the venue. Aman didn't stop him. Is it necessary to say that Khushi cried hearing what Arnav said?
Spurthi: Did you hear him Khushi? This is what Arnav's love. He can't even think bad for you even though if he is not in his consciousness.
NK: Drunken man won't lie Khushi. You are everything to him. Please understand that. (looking at Aman) Aman...
Aman came to them. Khushi looked at them with confusion.
Aman: Don't take me wrong Khushi. There is no girl in that room. We want you to understand Arnav. That's why we played. I intentionally made him drink.
Khushi looked at him shockingly.
Aman: Yes. Hope you understand him at least now.
Khushi didn't stand there even for a minute. She ran to the backyard, where Arnav went. She saw him leaning on the tree keeping his hand in between his head and the tree trunk. She slowly came to him taking small steps.
Arnav sensed her presence even in the drunken state. He closed his mouth, seeing her standing close to him. He was about to fall as he couldn't stand straight. Khushi held his shoulders.
Arnav: Khushi I'm sorry I drank today. I know, you don't like it. I'm sorry.
Khushi: I know... come...
Arnav: Khushi you know, I hate myself. I'm useless. I'm that useless who can't set things back.
He blabbered.
Khushi: Let's go home. We will talk later.
Arnav: No. you won't talk to me. I know. You are angry with me....
Khushi: Arnav please...
Arnav: No... I will talk today. Trust me; I didn't use you as bait Khushi. I didn't play with your emotions. I hid the truth because it would cause pain... And how could I let you go to the wrong person? That's why I forced you for the marriage taking Rishi as hostage. I shouldn't have done, but I had no choice. I never wanted to hurt you Khushi because I love you so much...
He slipped his balance and Khushi gripped his shoulders.
Khushi: Arnav stop... I will call Aman.
Arnav: No... don't... (he cupped her face) What will you do if I die tomorrow? (Khushi's eyes went wide open) Won't you feel bad for not talking to me? Won't you repent for wasting our precious days? Please talk to me Khushi. Please.....
He hugged her uttering "please" again and again. Would Khushi have any reason not to talk to him after this confession? Not at all. She cried on his shoulders. She never thought Arnav would ask those horrible questions. It was not so hard for Khushi to understand that how hurt he is that he talked about DEATH. Her hands circled him automatically. She felt him losing his consciousness as his grip around her started slipping.
Khushi (shouting): Aman.... Nanne....
Aman and NK ran towards them who were watching them from distance. They lifted him to the car. Khushi took not only the back seat but also Arnav's head on her lap. NK drove off taking them from the venue.
Khushi's tears was falling on Arnav's face. NK was right. Drunken man talks only truth. That's why Arnav poured his heart which is hurting him for long.
That day became an important day in Arshi's life. Khushi understood many things which she couldn't understand before, due to her messed up mind, even though she knew it already.
Her "first-half" life was so horrible with heartless parents. But God blessed her to get all the love which she longed for, by providing amazing set of people in second-half. We no need to question, why she faced a lot of problems. Some questions have no answers or we can say, we are not capable to understand those answers. But one thing is sure. Khushi will never dare to lose those people, ever in future, who showed the bright side of life.
To be continued......
Today's Inkitt update
I want him...forever
Ratna hugged Manorama whereas Khushi hugged Payal. They were leaving to Lucknow.
Khushi: Happy journey.
Payal: Happy journey to you too.
Khushi: To me? Where I'm going?
Payal: I meant, life journey.
Khushi nodded yes smilingly.
Ratna: I will miss you.
Mano: Me too. The marriage held hurriedly. I would like to perform the remaining rituals in Lucknow.
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