Another Chance Wattys 2019 Completed
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Chapter 8 : What is Happening ?
" They were the right counterbalance to one another"~ Kelly Moran
Flashback....Six years and few months before...Skyline Apartment...US...
Arnav's Pov....What a roller costar ride of a day. I just can not believe what happened today. When I thought to give up on Khushi, she agreed to become my friend. Though I am surrounded by bunch of friends beside Aman, but Khushi is special..Her friendship is like a sudden rainfall in my deserted heart.. I felt alive again.. I am so happy, so thrilled I can not even express my feelings properly in words... it's another sleepless night for me, though it's nothing new for me, but today is different. For last two months I was restless, irritated and most importantly, I did not knew how to convinced Khushi.." But you still did not able to convinced Khushi" my subconscious smirked at me.Uff.. he started again..."For your kind information, me and Khushi are friends now, " I proudly declared." Ohhh.. that's because of my charm, otherwise who willingly will become friend to a playboy like you?" My subconscious mocked again." Shut up.. what ever was there, it was all past now. Now Khushi is in my life, we will make our memories, spend quality times .. I am so excited." I grinned happily." Hei, come down. Don't forget Khushi is only your friend. The relationship is not same with your so called fling and Khushi.. What I mean, Khushi is not the substitution of other girls. Don't think about manipulating Khushi and spoil the friendship." My subconscious warned me .Seriously ?? Come on , I am not a kid. I know what friendship means. I know my limitations. I agree, I desired her which may be not fulfilled in this life but at least as a friend I can remain connected with her. I can buy chocolates and flowers for her, I can pick up her from college, I can chat with her anytime I wanted, I can share my happiness and sorrow with her, I can take away her sadness if she feels lonely anytime, I can go with her in long drive, I can watch her dancing in rain, I can have a silent walk with her in beach, I can take her out for movie, we can have lunch sometimes dinner together, I can accompany her in library or coffee shop , I can celebrate her birthday in special way, I can enjoy my birthday with her along with Aman and Kuhu, I can sometimes enjoy her hand made food, she is an amazing cook, Aman once shared with me.. so, I can have my favorite gulab jamoon or jazar ka halwa made by her and most importantly, I can buy her dozen of glass bangels and piles of jalebi.. My rain girl loves them you know...I also can...." Basssss....Basssssss.......Break laga.. break laga..." someone shouted impatiently.. who else, My idiot subconscious. I was making my to do list with Khushi, and he broke my thought. I can not even think peacefully. How pathetic, I made a bad face." Have you heard yourself Raizada? You think Khushi has no works other than accompanying and entertaining you? " my subconscious asked in a serious tone."So, what? I am not asking her to do all this in one day, we have our whole life ahead with each other. Did not you hear about friends for forever, you budhhu?" This time I successfully mocked at my subconscious." Really now Raizada?? Areee Insaan ban.. think practically, what will happen when either of you will get married? She will spend her maximum time with her husband and family, your friends for forever concept will sank in river," I can see the irritating smirking face of my subconscious. So, before he can go any further I make him mute. I don't want to spoil my delightful mood because of that fool.. I personally don't believe in marriage but I don't know about Khushi, may be she is having the same thought like me or may be I can convince her with my ideology, then we can spend our whole life together as a friend.. no hindrance.. Nothing... I finally concluded intelligently..I just looked at the watch, it's showing 3 a.m. only. What will I do now? Sleep seems a far way thought in my mind now. My happiness is not letting me sleep. So, I thought to inform Aman about the progress of me and Khushi..I dialed Aman's number but he did not pick up. What he is doing damn it? I suddenly remember yesterday was Kuhu's birthday and probably Aman is with Kuhu. And what may be they are doing?? I grinned sheepishly, but remembering Kuhu, I just stop myself to dial again Aman... I don't want to get punch by Kuhu now...So, I just messaged Aman, " Me and Khushi are friends now.." looking at the send message a smile broke in my face. Me and Khushi are friends now. The thought itself so soothing...indeed...
Few meters away...XYZ Bar...US...Raj's Pov....I still can not believe what happened few hours back.. ASR punched me in public, that too for the nerdy Khushi. Now it's getting serious. For last few months the way ASR was behaving is not so like him. Though Veer and Sheetal, concluded that ASR had fall for that good for nothing Khushi, but I always ignored it. As long as we manipulate ASR and relish his money nothing matters to me.I hope you all know me, Don't you. Me, Raj Chopra, a "good friend" of the infamous ASR. I first met him at the end of our first year through my buddy Veer. ASR was a jolly, easy going, lovely boy and it was impossible for us to drag him in our web first, because there was a wall name Aman Mathur. But we, specially Veer never loose hope. I don't know, what enmity Veer had with ASR but I can sense the deep rooted hatred he is having for ASR. Slowly but steadily we trapped him in our web. There are three characteristic of ASR which become a boon for us, firstly, ASR loves Adventure, secondly he is immature and impulsive and last but the most important one, he can be easily manipulated, thanks to his infamous anger and venomous tongue.So, we three I mean me, Veer and Sheetal were absolutely enjoying for almost last two years in the expenses of ASR. Though we three had different motives, as I already mentioned about Veer's and mine is purely money matters. About Sheetal, she is a nymphomaniac bitch, she just wanted to eat ASR.. and truth to be told, I really hate this bitch, but I have to agree, Her advances attacked horny ASR so well that our job become easy.Everything was going so so well. Though Veer and sheetal were worried sick about ASR changed behavior for last few months, but I least bothers. I mean why I should care if ASR fall for someone or sleep around right?? So, I was aloof all along...But today everything changed.I was humiliated publicly by ASR because of that nerdy Khushi...Don't know what web That Khushi has spread that ASR is slowly slipping away from our hands. I looked at the corner of the bar where Veer, Sheetal and their new partner in crime were sitting and discussing something serious. I know it's about ASR and Khushi. They are planning something against ASR or Khushi or may be against Both. I don't have any personal grudge against that nerdy bookworm Khushi but I want to teach a lesson to ASR. I can not forget the punch ASR gave me today in public. Now I will punch in his gut, punch him so hard that he will never mess with me. And I know I can not do this alone. I need the three of them with me.So, without any delay I took long stride and reach to my group." I am in, with your plan.. I want to knock out ASR , at any cost." I declared with my gritted teeth. The three of them looked at me and then towards themselves, Sheetal made a bad face though but Veer finally said, " Welcome to the board Buddy, we really need you."" What's the plan?" I asked Impatiently." We are working on it but did not come out with any concrete one. But the venue and timing are fixed.. It's on our last day of current semester." Veer smirked evilly." That means 15 days are left still, don't you think it's too long, why wait for so long?" I asked impatiently." Come on buddy, just wait for some more time, give the Raizada few days of his life to live peacefully," Veer mocked in fake sympathy." 15 days then it is and ASR will be all mine." Sheetal smirked." On the name of an new adventure, on the name of the destruction of ASR" We four toast together.So, ASR, be prepared... your destruction is coming towards your way and soon your bubble of happiness will burst so badly, that you will forget to breath.. I will not punch you physically but I will make you traumatize mentally... and it's RAJ Chopra's promise.Let's the countdown begins.....15 days ... starts from tomorrow.**********************************
Next day Morning...Ladies Hostel Harvard University campusUS
Day 1.....It was a three storied building consisting two flats in each floor and situated in the extreme back side of the University Campus. This was previously used as staff quarter but now it's turned as Student Hostel. But the provision is given to the specially recommended students. Kuhu Verma, being the only child of influential Verma family, got the chance to occupy one of the flat of the second floor of this building. And After becoming close to Khushi, Kuhu insisted and kind of forced Khushi to shift with her from her previous dorm.Khushi Kumari Gupta is always an early riser but today is exceptional. Because yesterday was an eventful day for her. After coming back to their room she was in deep thought. Pondering over her decision to become Arnav's friend again and again, she finally left it on destiny. She could not remember when sleep took over her.She stirred in her sleep as the constant door bell disturbs her sleep. " who is at the door"? Khushi thought looking at the clock besides her bedside table. It's just 6: 30 a.m., Kuhu was with her parents in the hotel yesterday, besides yesterday, for the first time Kuhu introduced Aman with her parents. And Khushi is very happy that all went well. Kuhu's parents gladly accept Aman. Kushi still remember the elated voice of Kuhu when she informed Khushi about the matter last night." Is Kuhu there? So early? But she told me she will directly come to the University? Then who? An intruder? A thief? OMG" Khushi got alert and looking here and there she took a knife from the food basket and with slow step went towards the main door. Determined with slow move she open the door while holding the knife in her tight grip." WHAT THE......" a loud shriek attack her eardrum but it relief her at the same time too.There stand the Raizada in his shocked expression." What are you doing Arnav? At this time? " Khushi asked perplexed." Ohhh... I came here to accompany you upto college." Replied Arnav sheepishly." Really? At 6: 30 in the morning? Which department will start at this hour or who will take our classes?. " Khushi asked sarcastically" Oh... 6: 30? Actually My clock got damaged , so, I kinda lose the track of time." Came the lamest excuse of this century from the smartest creature of this earth, ASR. "Really now ASR ? Besides I am in the campus only, University is just 15 minutes walking distance" Khushi replied suppressing her piles of laughter." ohh.. well, hummm... ok.. I am going back" before he took a turn Khushi welcome him, " just come in," Jumping on his feet Arnav entered in the flat and make him comfortable in the cozy sofa in living room." You just woke up? Did I disturb you? Sorry.." Arnav asked worried not to offend Khushi." It's ok.. I overslept. And for your kind information, friends never say sorry and thank you in between them." Khushi replied with a genuine smile this time. " Then It's Arnav for you, not ASR , and you will be my Khush, what say, deal?"Arnav replied promptly not losing the opportunity , after all the businessman blood is running in his vein. " Okkk... deal...Now You wait for some time, I will freshen up and then we will have breakfast and then " you can pick me up till university", I guess You did not have your breakfast right?" Khushi asked Arnav with a smiling face.Nodding his head Arnav focused on the photo frame of the surrounding. Majority of them includes, Khushi with Kuhu and Kuhu with her family, a few single picture of Khushi and Kuhu, but surprisingly there was not a single picture of Khushi with her family. Strange .... Arnav thought but shrugged it immediately.After 30 minute, when Khushi came out all fresh and ready to make the breakfast, she just stood still seeing the scene in front of her.There ... in the living room, Arnav Singh Raizada was sleeping on the sofa, like a baby, cuddling one of the cushion, mouth slightly open and snoring lightly.
After another 4 Days...Day 5...The last four days passed like a blink of an eyes. Everything in and around The University campus was going same except the life curve of two restless souls. Khushi was almost going crazy to keep a pace with this Mad Singh Raizada and Arnav is altogether is a different case, he is behaving like he is walking on the moon all the time. Where Khushi's daily routine was a complete mess..Kuhu even asked her earlier today "Khushi, are you not sleeping properly? There are dark circles under your eyes already"..Who will tell her this is all because of her "Boy friend's best friend"..She never knew this getting to know each other phase will prove to be so tiring for her..In college Arnav meets up with her every possible minute, "the accompanying you upto college and drop you from college" is still continuing. Kuhu's frown, Aman's tease or the nasty or suspicious looks of almost all the college mates did not change a bit of Arnav's tailing behind Khushi mode. Though initially Khushi felt disturbed but after few days, it kinda becomes a usual routine for her.And after college he rings her up at odd hours..like yesterday evening after coming from college he called her to know about her favorite movies and books which turned out to be a pretty long conversation of 3 hours..They are like Tom and Jerry sometimes...she sighed..He likes tasteless Italian food and she likes Indian, pure deshi delight..He loves to watch Hollywood action movies where she is all in her Salman Khan... He listens the hip hopp or something like that, where as her heart is for Kishore Kumar... he is never a story book lover where as she lives on different books, specially Rabindranath Tagore... while Arnav always avoid rain , she loves to drenched in rain.But except all this, the matter which bothers Khushi mostly is, how could someone not like jalebi and ice cream ?!..Khushi could live her life just on a diet of ice creams and can eat piles of jalebi in anytime of a day, anywhere and everywhere..And of all people on earth she agreed to be friend with one who hates ice creams like anything and don't have a sweet tooth either..Well who on earth would have thought that she would be the friend of "the Rakshas Arnav ?" But her heart pricked a little, He is diabetic. The day when she was eating her Gulab Jamoon infront of Arnav, he was making faces. So, Blatantly Khushi spoke that Arnav is being obnoxious, eventually she came to know about Arnav's being diabetic and his love for sweet but inability to have them in his heart content. The longing and pain of Arnav's eyes that day shook Khushi to the core. Since then, it's become of part of her new routine to make sugar free sweets for Arnav on his demand daily. While eating them, the childlike glee on his face makes Khushi's all effort fruitful.Another rule Khushi has set, that is no gifts... At first day Arnav tried to give her some gifts but khushi strictly denied it. Finally after lodes of arguments, Arnav Singh Raizada settled with gifting Khushi her favorite food items and buy flowers any time he wants and on Khushi's birthday, which is coming within a week, anything on his heart content and Arnav declared, " No more arguments on that." Finally Khushi gave up on his demands and agreed. Life seems a bliss for Khushi Gupta right now.
Next day...Day 6Today, Arnav fought with her, though she was no less. Arnav's possessive attitude towards her taking a toll on Khushi . Today a simple incident turns out to an ugly fight. After their college hour as usual Arnav was waiting for Khushi to accompany her till her hostel, Khushi messaged him to wait for sometimes more, as she was in third floor in drama room. Professor Rehan Trivedi, their drama teacher called all the participant of cultural program, among which Khushi with her classmate Vivan and good friend Daksh were there. While coming from there after the discussions , the three came together and Daksh was placing his hand over Khushi's Shoulder and was laughing on something.. It was enough to evoke the green eyes Rakshas in Arnav Singh Raizada. So, when Khushi greeted Arnav, he blatantly ignores Khushi though he accompanied Khushi still, but did not give any response to her numerous talks. Khushi was surprised, what happened to this Paglu Singh Raizada? But her patience was broke when Arnav told her that from next day Khushi should go with Daksh instead of Arnav, as Daksh is a " good friend " of her and Arnav too feels that, Khushi will be more comfortable with him... so, Khushi too shouted and told him to go and never come.It's been 4 hours till then...now, at 10 p.m. and Khushi is not able to do any of her work but her self-respect and anger is hindering her to call Arnav and solve the problem.Her chain of thought broke hearing her phone beeped again displaying Arnav on caller Id.. A relieve surged through her and she smiled brightly. So, the Hulk Singh Raizada finally cooled down."."Tell me Rakshas"...!" she laughed amusingly and took the call."Wow! That is such a change ..Doesn't Miss goody goody believe in pleasantries any more?"Came an equally amusing reply.."Not any more, I think someone's habit rubbed off..""That someone is quite intelligent, marvelous and smart ".."Yeah, because talking is waste of time, right ?".."Well, depends on context, You Know my teddy bear..." Came an instant reply in his ever so husky voice.Khushi could feel blood rushing in to her cheeks turning it with a shade of crimson red..Arnav always tried his best not to cross the line after they reached in consensus to be friends only.....But If he doesn't try, he would not be Arnav Singh Raizada..It's not like he is consciously making an effort to embarrass Khushi or trying to trap her, but his every move is making Khushi edgy. His attempts to steal a glance every now and then or even tease through words, and how casually he took her in warm hugs when he felt low or high, happy or sad..She craved for the warmth of his hands too..She loved the silent conversations their entwined hands had with each other.. Besides, Arnav Singh Raizada's performance took a drastic change in college too, he is now attending classes, participating extracurricular activities or re joining in the college basket ball team etc. And Surprisingly, Arnav did all this with a happy genuine smile in return against a lunch or dinner or desired breakfast or a simple walk hand in hand with Khushi. The so called friends and adventurous life is a history now for Arnav. And it seems he does not care too.Khushi felt the difference. Arnav is changing or may be this is the real Arnav, who just lost his way towards life. Her chain of thoughts broke due to the impatient man on the other side of the phone," Hello Khushi, are you there? Why are you not answering Dammit ? Theek Ho Tum ?"" Hummm.. sorry, I was thinking about something..""Leave it, Come dressed..I am waiting for you at downstairs.""Whatttt?!" Khushi rushed to the window expecting Arnav leaning against his the tree as usual..but He was not there.."I can't see you there..""I am here..Come fast..We have to leave fast..""Where? It's 10 pm Arnav..And what will I say to Kuhu..?"Kitna tension leti ho tum..I have spoken with Kuhu Madam, so don't worry and come fast..Duniya bharke time nahi hai mere pass.." with that Rakshas ended his 8th call of today.."Hei Devi Maiyaa..Kya karu mei iss ladke ka, he is making me crazy" Khushi as always complained to her Devi Maiyaa about her rakshas to which her devi maiyaa rolled her eyes from heaven..day and night she was getting bombarded with complaints about this certain Rakshas..For once she wanted to tell her devotee that she is not running a shadi dot com or match maker site in heaven to solve her problem !! Within two minutes Rakshas called again...."What's now? Plan canceled already?"..."Shut up, what are you doing?"..."Dancing Bhangra, obviously Deciding on what to wear idiot"..."I called you to tell that..Wear something warm..It's pretty cold outside..Make sure to cover your ears..I don't want you to catch cold, you are too sensitive and delicate, and madamji,Come fast, You have 10 minutes.."She stood holding the phone close to ear for good 2 , 3 minutes even after he ended the call in usual ASR style..She could feel her heart swell with affection and love for this Rakshas. These small moments of care and affection made their relationship so beautiful and it's growing strong second by second.Within this 6 days, Khushi understood it's not just friendship anymore, at least not from her side..her increased heartbeat in the presence of Arnav or feeling sad when he ignores her just to tease her or feeling a ache in her delicate heart when she founds other girls ogling Arnav or bitching Khushi because " their ASR is not giving any attention towards them now". She was never bothered about his so called fling when he was stalking her but Now , when ever Khushi thinks about the so called bunches of fan girls his Rakshas had, she feels restless, suffocated and wished to slap Arnav every now and then.. and this is not a good sign.. Khushi knew that but her poor delicate heart is not in her control anymore. She is clearly attracted towards her Rakshas friend like a moth towards her flame.Clearly They were poles apart...Like contemporary and jazz..But the moment they were with each other everything felt perfect and in sync, like the missing puzzled. And Khushi knew she is falling in love with Arnav.Yes Love.... Though they both agreed for friendship and no one uttered anything about their inner feelings but Khushi could feel her heart is melting in a rocket speed knowing the real Arnav behind the mask of ASR. She don't know about Arnav's feelings though but the way he cares for her, his protectiveness and possessiveness or his becoming worried for her in very small small matters, is something instilling a forbidden hope and desire in Khushi's heart as well.She wore a jeans and woolen top teamed up with a stole and dashed out to the front yard within 5 minutes..There he was waiting impatiently leaning against a bike...Wait! A bike? !!...Arnav Singh Raizada and a bike???"Get on"...Arnav ordered like a King while making wear Khushi a helmet.."Arnav".."Hmm".."You said you don't like riding bikes".."I don't like...".."But then why?".."I don't know..I just felt to ride it today".."Why Arnav ?".."You ask so many questions..Now will you get on or you want me to do the honors?, miss Chasmish"..Khushi climbed on the back seat ,kept her hands on his shoulder and asked again.."Why Arnav ??""Well, riding a bike has perks you know..Like this"..he winks and took her hands off from shoulder and placed it around his waist.But Khushi immediately remove her hands and placed it on her previous position, on his shoulder. But again Arnav re adjusted her hands on his waist uttering a, " You will fall down, you fool."" I thought you took bike today because I said yesterday that I liked long drives on bikes".. Finally Khushi whispered softly."I don't remember you saying that.." He murmured and started riding, She chuckled in amusement and tightened her arms around his waist this time...With each passing day she could see how much invested he was in her..How he took care of her each and every wish..Never in her life she thought that she would be treated like a princess and pampered by someone so dearly and she will be the one who will fall for this Rakshas but it's happening.."Devi Maiyaa, Thank you for bringing this rakshas in to my life.."Devi Maiyaa felt relieved for the first time in the entire day.."Finally a thank you instead of complaint"..She looked at the Rakshas from heaven and said.."You better keep up this..I am tired of listening to her complaints!".."Arnav..Where are we going?..""It's a surprise.. Kush..""Really now, Surprise??.""Well even if you are not surprised, act like you are..""Okay.."Khushi couldn't help but smile at his childishness..She had realized long ago that inside all that angry hulk pretense Arnav was just a boy, who craved for Attention and pampering....At times she felt annoyed at his constant tantrums until day before yesterday when he took her hand in hand and said.."I can be myself only around you, besides Amy...allow me to be myself , let me live my life to my heart content, please..."..From that day Khushi knew that what being a special friend in his life meant..She learnt to enjoy his tantrums with a silly smile..Coz she knew at the end of the day he will come back to his Rain Girl.."Wow..What's up with Khushi Kumari Gupta ? So, silent miss Bakbak""Nothing much.."" Hummm... Now I am serious , there is something something", came an instant reply and Khushi can feel the mischievous smirk on his lips." What do you mean by that, you Rakshas?" She is too no less."You are hugging me so tight..Is it allowed in 'friendship'??" another naughty reply from the Husky Singh Raizada."Some times it is..but If you don't like then.....""NOOOOO!..I like it..very much. It's just perfect....""I know.." With that Khushi snuggled closer to him.. Whenever Arnav hugged her, she would rest her head close to his chest and listen to his heart beat..It thumped in sync with her..Always.. and To Khushi, Arnav's protective arms becomes the best secure place in the whole world."We have reached.." Khushi's thought broke by the sudden halt of the bike."Ice cream parlor ?!""Hmm..You are supposed to be surprised.." Arnav pouted a little."I am surprised.." Khushi replied rolling her eyes. He is such a kid sometime, is not he?"I can't see it.." Came the instant reply of the stubborn kid."Hawwwww, Arnavvvvvv.....It's a ice cream Parlor..oh my Goddd...I am so happy....you are my life savior....." ....pause.... "...Is this enough?.." suppressing her laugh Khushi uttered all this."Better.." He said with a smirk..She now loves when he smirked..It always reminded her of their turbulent relationship, their fights, her hatred and those days when he was her stalker and she was his supposed fling ..Now she could look back to those days and see how they seeped little by little in to each other's life..He clasped her hand in his and walked towards the Ice cream parlor and bought her favorite ice cream, that to double..Khushi could not help but chuckled when he handed over the ice cream with a sheepish smile. Then suddenly Arnav Hugged Khushi making the Ice creams almost fall from her hand. Before she yelled, the next words of Arnav make her gulping her words down...." Is this enough or I have to do something more to get your forgiveness??? Whatever you will tell, I will do that but just 'Maffi de do Khush.. Sorry'...." Arnav slow whisper only increased Khushi's heart beat... she tried to came out from the hug but Arnav's grips only tightened making it impossible for her.. "Please ... Please... Khush... don't be angry at me...I... I .. did not wanted to hurt you, ohh bas...I don't like that Daksh.. ohh.. oh..." Fumbling in his words, Arnav suddenly stop..and loosened his grip on Khushi muttering again a " sorry"...." Now Why the second sorry for, For your infamous anger earlier or for hugging me? " Khushi asked while managing her ice creams which started to melting , thanks to Arnav. "For my earlier behavior ,of course. Why I should be sorry for hugging My friend? Huh.. don't forget you are my Teddy bear", Arnav grinned ear to ear while Khushi just stuck her tongue out." But on a serious note, please don't mingle up with Daksh, I don't like him at all. Besides, he is not your class mate even, he is one year senior to you. And why he always place his hands on your shoulders and winks at you in every given situation?" Arnav asked with a frown on his forehead but he looks adorable. Khushi shooks her head, it's high time for a serious discussion. This can not go on every time."So, what's your problem? Is this because I mingle with Daksh or he is not my class mate? Why are you so suspicious Arnav, aree I am not a kid, please yaar... I can have my friends, You are also my friend and you are not in my class and two years senior to me, then..." Khushi replied in a slightly irritated tone." Are you comparing me with that Daksh ? You are arguing with me for that Daksh? Is there no difference between me and Daksh in your life? Are not we friends for forever?" Came an instant reply from Arnav and he sounds hurt, disappointed...Like seriously Raizada... This boy..Khushi shooks her head but continue her interrogation to deal with the Possessive Singh Raizada, much to Arnav dismay. " Off course, we are best friends forever Arnav... but that does not mean You will impose your choices on me." But looking at Arnav's fallen face Khushi choose to mellow down a little, " Ok.. Ok.. I will definitely think about it...hummm..Is this okay with you if I become friend with anyone from my class like Vivan then?" Khushi asked battling her eye lashes a little while controlling her laughter." No... No.... That Vivan is not a good boy also... naam dekho... Vivan...sounds like " Mastan" ( Gunda).. No, no , you are not allowed...not at all.... Well you can talk with Aman and Kuhu beside me if you want, I will not mind, I promise.. see I am not that much possessive you think I am..." come a very intelligent reply from that Smart Singh Raizada.What a logic."So generous of you, Care to explain why this liberty towards Aman and Kuhu?" Khushi make faces while eating her ice cream in jet speed."I trust Aman, I know you will be always safe with him.. and regarding Kuhu... I know you are not a lesbian, so, Kuhu is a safe choice too..." came an instant reply which make a perfect "o" on Khushi's face.Is he insane? Lesbian ?? Like seriously??But looking at Arnav's handsome face and the naughty smile which adore his lips Khushi could not help but burst out laughing..."You are impossible Arnav... You are really a Rakshas, you know that... lesbian? Like seriously?" Khushi started to give small slap on Arnav's hands while laughing continued.Holding her tiny hand in his huge palm, Arnav pulled her closer and whispered, "So, Am I forgiven, my cute chasmish ?"Nodding a little Khushi places her head on his broad chest just over the heart which was running a marathon similar to her. Getting a cue, Arnav just engulf Khushi in a hug cocooning her in the safe nest of his......" I don't know, what is this all means, But I want to hold you just like this for my whole life..." Arnav's heart whispers."Then, never let me go...let me stay in your heart forever." Khushi's heart whispered instantly." Hamesha"... Arnav's heart seal the deal in return..." Forever"....Khushi's heart dreamily replied.No more words were needed....it felt serene...
After few minutes, which feels like eternity, Arnav whispered softly in Khushi's ears, " I forgot to tell one more thing, the professor of yours, ohhh kya naam hai, ha...Rehaan Trivedi, it seems he came from a drama company, sakal dekha hai uska?? And I DESPICE HIM VERY MUCHHHHHH....." That was enough for Khushi to come back from the magical spell. Flaring her nose, Khushi looked at the handsome devil infront of her who was smiling ear to ear showing his 32 teeth. Without wasting any time Khushi yelled, " Arnavvvvv.... You Rakshas... I will not leave you today..." and started to run behind Arnav who was running to save his life while laughing his heart out.....The deserted road, the silent nature and the starry night observe them with contentment when the surrounding was filled and echoed with their pure laughter together.
Present Day...Miles Away From Delhi...Orphanage, PanchaganiLater Midnight...
*******************************************" Come on baby, Don't be shy... If you can entertain ASR, then why not us?"*******************************************" You know what? Your ASR himself made this plan, believe me, he only trap you to take the revenge from you, He is not used to get rejection, you know...."*******************************************" Run......Run... Khushi... Run... Don't think about me, save yourself..."*******************************************"Please, no... no.... don't shoot him, I will surrender... please noooo...."*******************************************" TSK.. TSK... too late, he has to suffer now...."********************************************" You are a curse Khushi.. Why don't you go and kill yourself, once and for all?"*********************************************" You Bitch, you deserve only pain and loneliness....welcome to hell..."**********************************************" Leave him...... .......NOOOOOOOOOOO"***********************************************""c-r-a-c-k".........."****************************************Shivering and sweating, a girl sat up on her bed in the middle of the night. Her clothes even get wet due to the profuse sweats form in her whole body. She was shaking vigorously, mumbling something, her hair was disheveled but the most surprising part is her eyes, there is not a single hint of tear drops in there. They are blank like the replica of her almost dead soul. As if, the tears also abandoned her, like the way everyone left her..."A curse... she was so right, so so right, I am a curse, indeed a curse..... for me, an innocent has to suffer too much.. yes, I am a curse..... I am like that poison ivy who eventually destroy everything ." Smiling ruefully, finally the girl gulps down a glass of water. 6 years passed, but the memories of that traumatic event still as fresh as it was on that day...how foolish she was, is not she? To believe a player, like ASR? She sighs deeply, 6 years....6 long painful years she has carried the unhealed wound within herself and the haunting nights and probably it will be haunting her until her soul leave her body. Shaking her head lightly, she thought about something... the upcoming days ...for last six years she was hiding the biggest secret of her life, probably she has to live with that nightmare now... she has to go to Delhi day after tomorrow, for the benefit of their orphanage....Now, she has to face the reality, she can not run like this her whole life. She indeed lived in the hell, what worse can happen now? Nothing....She is ready, ready to face the world now, Most importantly she, Khushi Basu, is ready to face her own demon now....There is no looking back this time.......
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Author Note :Hello, my Lovely readers...Hope You all are doing well..Here is the next chapter 8, one of my favorite chapters till now.So, the countdown has begun, 15 days in short. Yes, in the past whatever happened i.e starting from ARSHI friendship to Arnav's impulsive acts, will occurred within just 15 days... and 6 days already gone...are you excited about the rest of the days events?Now, time for some question answer:1. How was the "blooming friendship" of ARSHI in the past ? 2. Few words about Raj Chopra ?3. There is a slight glimpse of Khushi's nightmare, a very very small glimpse. How was that?4. Lastly, Please share your thoughts, regarding the progress of this story. many of you are requesting to reveal the mystery within one update or end the past, but it will take a little time. As it's a mystery Thriller I can not open all the truth at once, but step by step it will happen and we have already taken the 1st step. Thank you so, so much again, for all your love you are showering in this FF..I hope, I will get your support and love in future too...Keep reading, Keep voting and leave your comments if you like it...
Next update on Monday . Until then stay healthy and happy.Thank you once again..
Love and Regards..Mamree24.07.2019
Chapter 8 : What is Happening ?
" They were the right counterbalance to one another"~ Kelly Moran
Flashback....Six years and few months before...Skyline Apartment...US...
Arnav's Pov....What a roller costar ride of a day. I just can not believe what happened today. When I thought to give up on Khushi, she agreed to become my friend. Though I am surrounded by bunch of friends beside Aman, but Khushi is special..Her friendship is like a sudden rainfall in my deserted heart.. I felt alive again.. I am so happy, so thrilled I can not even express my feelings properly in words... it's another sleepless night for me, though it's nothing new for me, but today is different. For last two months I was restless, irritated and most importantly, I did not knew how to convinced Khushi.." But you still did not able to convinced Khushi" my subconscious smirked at me.Uff.. he started again..."For your kind information, me and Khushi are friends now, " I proudly declared." Ohhh.. that's because of my charm, otherwise who willingly will become friend to a playboy like you?" My subconscious mocked again." Shut up.. what ever was there, it was all past now. Now Khushi is in my life, we will make our memories, spend quality times .. I am so excited." I grinned happily." Hei, come down. Don't forget Khushi is only your friend. The relationship is not same with your so called fling and Khushi.. What I mean, Khushi is not the substitution of other girls. Don't think about manipulating Khushi and spoil the friendship." My subconscious warned me .Seriously ?? Come on , I am not a kid. I know what friendship means. I know my limitations. I agree, I desired her which may be not fulfilled in this life but at least as a friend I can remain connected with her. I can buy chocolates and flowers for her, I can pick up her from college, I can chat with her anytime I wanted, I can share my happiness and sorrow with her, I can take away her sadness if she feels lonely anytime, I can go with her in long drive, I can watch her dancing in rain, I can have a silent walk with her in beach, I can take her out for movie, we can have lunch sometimes dinner together, I can accompany her in library or coffee shop , I can celebrate her birthday in special way, I can enjoy my birthday with her along with Aman and Kuhu, I can sometimes enjoy her hand made food, she is an amazing cook, Aman once shared with me.. so, I can have my favorite gulab jamoon or jazar ka halwa made by her and most importantly, I can buy her dozen of glass bangels and piles of jalebi.. My rain girl loves them you know...I also can...." Basssss....Basssssss.......Break laga.. break laga..." someone shouted impatiently.. who else, My idiot subconscious. I was making my to do list with Khushi, and he broke my thought. I can not even think peacefully. How pathetic, I made a bad face." Have you heard yourself Raizada? You think Khushi has no works other than accompanying and entertaining you? " my subconscious asked in a serious tone."So, what? I am not asking her to do all this in one day, we have our whole life ahead with each other. Did not you hear about friends for forever, you budhhu?" This time I successfully mocked at my subconscious." Really now Raizada?? Areee Insaan ban.. think practically, what will happen when either of you will get married? She will spend her maximum time with her husband and family, your friends for forever concept will sank in river," I can see the irritating smirking face of my subconscious. So, before he can go any further I make him mute. I don't want to spoil my delightful mood because of that fool.. I personally don't believe in marriage but I don't know about Khushi, may be she is having the same thought like me or may be I can convince her with my ideology, then we can spend our whole life together as a friend.. no hindrance.. Nothing... I finally concluded intelligently..I just looked at the watch, it's showing 3 a.m. only. What will I do now? Sleep seems a far way thought in my mind now. My happiness is not letting me sleep. So, I thought to inform Aman about the progress of me and Khushi..I dialed Aman's number but he did not pick up. What he is doing damn it? I suddenly remember yesterday was Kuhu's birthday and probably Aman is with Kuhu. And what may be they are doing?? I grinned sheepishly, but remembering Kuhu, I just stop myself to dial again Aman... I don't want to get punch by Kuhu now...So, I just messaged Aman, " Me and Khushi are friends now.." looking at the send message a smile broke in my face. Me and Khushi are friends now. The thought itself so soothing...indeed...
Few meters away...XYZ Bar...US...Raj's Pov....I still can not believe what happened few hours back.. ASR punched me in public, that too for the nerdy Khushi. Now it's getting serious. For last few months the way ASR was behaving is not so like him. Though Veer and Sheetal, concluded that ASR had fall for that good for nothing Khushi, but I always ignored it. As long as we manipulate ASR and relish his money nothing matters to me.I hope you all know me, Don't you. Me, Raj Chopra, a "good friend" of the infamous ASR. I first met him at the end of our first year through my buddy Veer. ASR was a jolly, easy going, lovely boy and it was impossible for us to drag him in our web first, because there was a wall name Aman Mathur. But we, specially Veer never loose hope. I don't know, what enmity Veer had with ASR but I can sense the deep rooted hatred he is having for ASR. Slowly but steadily we trapped him in our web. There are three characteristic of ASR which become a boon for us, firstly, ASR loves Adventure, secondly he is immature and impulsive and last but the most important one, he can be easily manipulated, thanks to his infamous anger and venomous tongue.So, we three I mean me, Veer and Sheetal were absolutely enjoying for almost last two years in the expenses of ASR. Though we three had different motives, as I already mentioned about Veer's and mine is purely money matters. About Sheetal, she is a nymphomaniac bitch, she just wanted to eat ASR.. and truth to be told, I really hate this bitch, but I have to agree, Her advances attacked horny ASR so well that our job become easy.Everything was going so so well. Though Veer and sheetal were worried sick about ASR changed behavior for last few months, but I least bothers. I mean why I should care if ASR fall for someone or sleep around right?? So, I was aloof all along...But today everything changed.I was humiliated publicly by ASR because of that nerdy Khushi...Don't know what web That Khushi has spread that ASR is slowly slipping away from our hands. I looked at the corner of the bar where Veer, Sheetal and their new partner in crime were sitting and discussing something serious. I know it's about ASR and Khushi. They are planning something against ASR or Khushi or may be against Both. I don't have any personal grudge against that nerdy bookworm Khushi but I want to teach a lesson to ASR. I can not forget the punch ASR gave me today in public. Now I will punch in his gut, punch him so hard that he will never mess with me. And I know I can not do this alone. I need the three of them with me.So, without any delay I took long stride and reach to my group." I am in, with your plan.. I want to knock out ASR , at any cost." I declared with my gritted teeth. The three of them looked at me and then towards themselves, Sheetal made a bad face though but Veer finally said, " Welcome to the board Buddy, we really need you."" What's the plan?" I asked Impatiently." We are working on it but did not come out with any concrete one. But the venue and timing are fixed.. It's on our last day of current semester." Veer smirked evilly." That means 15 days are left still, don't you think it's too long, why wait for so long?" I asked impatiently." Come on buddy, just wait for some more time, give the Raizada few days of his life to live peacefully," Veer mocked in fake sympathy." 15 days then it is and ASR will be all mine." Sheetal smirked." On the name of an new adventure, on the name of the destruction of ASR" We four toast together.So, ASR, be prepared... your destruction is coming towards your way and soon your bubble of happiness will burst so badly, that you will forget to breath.. I will not punch you physically but I will make you traumatize mentally... and it's RAJ Chopra's promise.Let's the countdown begins.....15 days ... starts from tomorrow.**********************************
Next day Morning...Ladies Hostel Harvard University campusUS
Day 1.....It was a three storied building consisting two flats in each floor and situated in the extreme back side of the University Campus. This was previously used as staff quarter but now it's turned as Student Hostel. But the provision is given to the specially recommended students. Kuhu Verma, being the only child of influential Verma family, got the chance to occupy one of the flat of the second floor of this building. And After becoming close to Khushi, Kuhu insisted and kind of forced Khushi to shift with her from her previous dorm.Khushi Kumari Gupta is always an early riser but today is exceptional. Because yesterday was an eventful day for her. After coming back to their room she was in deep thought. Pondering over her decision to become Arnav's friend again and again, she finally left it on destiny. She could not remember when sleep took over her.She stirred in her sleep as the constant door bell disturbs her sleep. " who is at the door"? Khushi thought looking at the clock besides her bedside table. It's just 6: 30 a.m., Kuhu was with her parents in the hotel yesterday, besides yesterday, for the first time Kuhu introduced Aman with her parents. And Khushi is very happy that all went well. Kuhu's parents gladly accept Aman. Kushi still remember the elated voice of Kuhu when she informed Khushi about the matter last night." Is Kuhu there? So early? But she told me she will directly come to the University? Then who? An intruder? A thief? OMG" Khushi got alert and looking here and there she took a knife from the food basket and with slow step went towards the main door. Determined with slow move she open the door while holding the knife in her tight grip." WHAT THE......" a loud shriek attack her eardrum but it relief her at the same time too.There stand the Raizada in his shocked expression." What are you doing Arnav? At this time? " Khushi asked perplexed." Ohhh... I came here to accompany you upto college." Replied Arnav sheepishly." Really? At 6: 30 in the morning? Which department will start at this hour or who will take our classes?. " Khushi asked sarcastically" Oh... 6: 30? Actually My clock got damaged , so, I kinda lose the track of time." Came the lamest excuse of this century from the smartest creature of this earth, ASR. "Really now ASR ? Besides I am in the campus only, University is just 15 minutes walking distance" Khushi replied suppressing her piles of laughter." ohh.. well, hummm... ok.. I am going back" before he took a turn Khushi welcome him, " just come in," Jumping on his feet Arnav entered in the flat and make him comfortable in the cozy sofa in living room." You just woke up? Did I disturb you? Sorry.." Arnav asked worried not to offend Khushi." It's ok.. I overslept. And for your kind information, friends never say sorry and thank you in between them." Khushi replied with a genuine smile this time. " Then It's Arnav for you, not ASR , and you will be my Khush, what say, deal?"Arnav replied promptly not losing the opportunity , after all the businessman blood is running in his vein. " Okkk... deal...Now You wait for some time, I will freshen up and then we will have breakfast and then " you can pick me up till university", I guess You did not have your breakfast right?" Khushi asked Arnav with a smiling face.Nodding his head Arnav focused on the photo frame of the surrounding. Majority of them includes, Khushi with Kuhu and Kuhu with her family, a few single picture of Khushi and Kuhu, but surprisingly there was not a single picture of Khushi with her family. Strange .... Arnav thought but shrugged it immediately.After 30 minute, when Khushi came out all fresh and ready to make the breakfast, she just stood still seeing the scene in front of her.There ... in the living room, Arnav Singh Raizada was sleeping on the sofa, like a baby, cuddling one of the cushion, mouth slightly open and snoring lightly.
After another 4 Days...Day 5...The last four days passed like a blink of an eyes. Everything in and around The University campus was going same except the life curve of two restless souls. Khushi was almost going crazy to keep a pace with this Mad Singh Raizada and Arnav is altogether is a different case, he is behaving like he is walking on the moon all the time. Where Khushi's daily routine was a complete mess..Kuhu even asked her earlier today "Khushi, are you not sleeping properly? There are dark circles under your eyes already"..Who will tell her this is all because of her "Boy friend's best friend"..She never knew this getting to know each other phase will prove to be so tiring for her..In college Arnav meets up with her every possible minute, "the accompanying you upto college and drop you from college" is still continuing. Kuhu's frown, Aman's tease or the nasty or suspicious looks of almost all the college mates did not change a bit of Arnav's tailing behind Khushi mode. Though initially Khushi felt disturbed but after few days, it kinda becomes a usual routine for her.And after college he rings her up at odd hours..like yesterday evening after coming from college he called her to know about her favorite movies and books which turned out to be a pretty long conversation of 3 hours..They are like Tom and Jerry sometimes...she sighed..He likes tasteless Italian food and she likes Indian, pure deshi delight..He loves to watch Hollywood action movies where she is all in her Salman Khan... He listens the hip hopp or something like that, where as her heart is for Kishore Kumar... he is never a story book lover where as she lives on different books, specially Rabindranath Tagore... while Arnav always avoid rain , she loves to drenched in rain.But except all this, the matter which bothers Khushi mostly is, how could someone not like jalebi and ice cream ?!..Khushi could live her life just on a diet of ice creams and can eat piles of jalebi in anytime of a day, anywhere and everywhere..And of all people on earth she agreed to be friend with one who hates ice creams like anything and don't have a sweet tooth either..Well who on earth would have thought that she would be the friend of "the Rakshas Arnav ?" But her heart pricked a little, He is diabetic. The day when she was eating her Gulab Jamoon infront of Arnav, he was making faces. So, Blatantly Khushi spoke that Arnav is being obnoxious, eventually she came to know about Arnav's being diabetic and his love for sweet but inability to have them in his heart content. The longing and pain of Arnav's eyes that day shook Khushi to the core. Since then, it's become of part of her new routine to make sugar free sweets for Arnav on his demand daily. While eating them, the childlike glee on his face makes Khushi's all effort fruitful.Another rule Khushi has set, that is no gifts... At first day Arnav tried to give her some gifts but khushi strictly denied it. Finally after lodes of arguments, Arnav Singh Raizada settled with gifting Khushi her favorite food items and buy flowers any time he wants and on Khushi's birthday, which is coming within a week, anything on his heart content and Arnav declared, " No more arguments on that." Finally Khushi gave up on his demands and agreed. Life seems a bliss for Khushi Gupta right now.
Next day...Day 6Today, Arnav fought with her, though she was no less. Arnav's possessive attitude towards her taking a toll on Khushi . Today a simple incident turns out to an ugly fight. After their college hour as usual Arnav was waiting for Khushi to accompany her till her hostel, Khushi messaged him to wait for sometimes more, as she was in third floor in drama room. Professor Rehan Trivedi, their drama teacher called all the participant of cultural program, among which Khushi with her classmate Vivan and good friend Daksh were there. While coming from there after the discussions , the three came together and Daksh was placing his hand over Khushi's Shoulder and was laughing on something.. It was enough to evoke the green eyes Rakshas in Arnav Singh Raizada. So, when Khushi greeted Arnav, he blatantly ignores Khushi though he accompanied Khushi still, but did not give any response to her numerous talks. Khushi was surprised, what happened to this Paglu Singh Raizada? But her patience was broke when Arnav told her that from next day Khushi should go with Daksh instead of Arnav, as Daksh is a " good friend " of her and Arnav too feels that, Khushi will be more comfortable with him... so, Khushi too shouted and told him to go and never come.It's been 4 hours till then...now, at 10 p.m. and Khushi is not able to do any of her work but her self-respect and anger is hindering her to call Arnav and solve the problem.Her chain of thought broke hearing her phone beeped again displaying Arnav on caller Id.. A relieve surged through her and she smiled brightly. So, the Hulk Singh Raizada finally cooled down."."Tell me Rakshas"...!" she laughed amusingly and took the call."Wow! That is such a change ..Doesn't Miss goody goody believe in pleasantries any more?"Came an equally amusing reply.."Not any more, I think someone's habit rubbed off..""That someone is quite intelligent, marvelous and smart ".."Yeah, because talking is waste of time, right ?".."Well, depends on context, You Know my teddy bear..." Came an instant reply in his ever so husky voice.Khushi could feel blood rushing in to her cheeks turning it with a shade of crimson red..Arnav always tried his best not to cross the line after they reached in consensus to be friends only.....But If he doesn't try, he would not be Arnav Singh Raizada..It's not like he is consciously making an effort to embarrass Khushi or trying to trap her, but his every move is making Khushi edgy. His attempts to steal a glance every now and then or even tease through words, and how casually he took her in warm hugs when he felt low or high, happy or sad..She craved for the warmth of his hands too..She loved the silent conversations their entwined hands had with each other.. Besides, Arnav Singh Raizada's performance took a drastic change in college too, he is now attending classes, participating extracurricular activities or re joining in the college basket ball team etc. And Surprisingly, Arnav did all this with a happy genuine smile in return against a lunch or dinner or desired breakfast or a simple walk hand in hand with Khushi. The so called friends and adventurous life is a history now for Arnav. And it seems he does not care too.Khushi felt the difference. Arnav is changing or may be this is the real Arnav, who just lost his way towards life. Her chain of thoughts broke due to the impatient man on the other side of the phone," Hello Khushi, are you there? Why are you not answering Dammit ? Theek Ho Tum ?"" Hummm.. sorry, I was thinking about something..""Leave it, Come dressed..I am waiting for you at downstairs.""Whatttt?!" Khushi rushed to the window expecting Arnav leaning against his the tree as usual..but He was not there.."I can't see you there..""I am here..Come fast..We have to leave fast..""Where? It's 10 pm Arnav..And what will I say to Kuhu..?"Kitna tension leti ho tum..I have spoken with Kuhu Madam, so don't worry and come fast..Duniya bharke time nahi hai mere pass.." with that Rakshas ended his 8th call of today.."Hei Devi Maiyaa..Kya karu mei iss ladke ka, he is making me crazy" Khushi as always complained to her Devi Maiyaa about her rakshas to which her devi maiyaa rolled her eyes from heaven..day and night she was getting bombarded with complaints about this certain Rakshas..For once she wanted to tell her devotee that she is not running a shadi dot com or match maker site in heaven to solve her problem !! Within two minutes Rakshas called again...."What's now? Plan canceled already?"..."Shut up, what are you doing?"..."Dancing Bhangra, obviously Deciding on what to wear idiot"..."I called you to tell that..Wear something warm..It's pretty cold outside..Make sure to cover your ears..I don't want you to catch cold, you are too sensitive and delicate, and madamji,Come fast, You have 10 minutes.."She stood holding the phone close to ear for good 2 , 3 minutes even after he ended the call in usual ASR style..She could feel her heart swell with affection and love for this Rakshas. These small moments of care and affection made their relationship so beautiful and it's growing strong second by second.Within this 6 days, Khushi understood it's not just friendship anymore, at least not from her side..her increased heartbeat in the presence of Arnav or feeling sad when he ignores her just to tease her or feeling a ache in her delicate heart when she founds other girls ogling Arnav or bitching Khushi because " their ASR is not giving any attention towards them now". She was never bothered about his so called fling when he was stalking her but Now , when ever Khushi thinks about the so called bunches of fan girls his Rakshas had, she feels restless, suffocated and wished to slap Arnav every now and then.. and this is not a good sign.. Khushi knew that but her poor delicate heart is not in her control anymore. She is clearly attracted towards her Rakshas friend like a moth towards her flame.Clearly They were poles apart...Like contemporary and jazz..But the moment they were with each other everything felt perfect and in sync, like the missing puzzled. And Khushi knew she is falling in love with Arnav.Yes Love.... Though they both agreed for friendship and no one uttered anything about their inner feelings but Khushi could feel her heart is melting in a rocket speed knowing the real Arnav behind the mask of ASR. She don't know about Arnav's feelings though but the way he cares for her, his protectiveness and possessiveness or his becoming worried for her in very small small matters, is something instilling a forbidden hope and desire in Khushi's heart as well.She wore a jeans and woolen top teamed up with a stole and dashed out to the front yard within 5 minutes..There he was waiting impatiently leaning against a bike...Wait! A bike? !!...Arnav Singh Raizada and a bike???"Get on"...Arnav ordered like a King while making wear Khushi a helmet.."Arnav".."Hmm".."You said you don't like riding bikes".."I don't like...".."But then why?".."I don't know..I just felt to ride it today".."Why Arnav ?".."You ask so many questions..Now will you get on or you want me to do the honors?, miss Chasmish"..Khushi climbed on the back seat ,kept her hands on his shoulder and asked again.."Why Arnav ??""Well, riding a bike has perks you know..Like this"..he winks and took her hands off from shoulder and placed it around his waist.But Khushi immediately remove her hands and placed it on her previous position, on his shoulder. But again Arnav re adjusted her hands on his waist uttering a, " You will fall down, you fool."" I thought you took bike today because I said yesterday that I liked long drives on bikes".. Finally Khushi whispered softly."I don't remember you saying that.." He murmured and started riding, She chuckled in amusement and tightened her arms around his waist this time...With each passing day she could see how much invested he was in her..How he took care of her each and every wish..Never in her life she thought that she would be treated like a princess and pampered by someone so dearly and she will be the one who will fall for this Rakshas but it's happening.."Devi Maiyaa, Thank you for bringing this rakshas in to my life.."Devi Maiyaa felt relieved for the first time in the entire day.."Finally a thank you instead of complaint"..She looked at the Rakshas from heaven and said.."You better keep up this..I am tired of listening to her complaints!".."Arnav..Where are we going?..""It's a surprise.. Kush..""Really now, Surprise??.""Well even if you are not surprised, act like you are..""Okay.."Khushi couldn't help but smile at his childishness..She had realized long ago that inside all that angry hulk pretense Arnav was just a boy, who craved for Attention and pampering....At times she felt annoyed at his constant tantrums until day before yesterday when he took her hand in hand and said.."I can be myself only around you, besides Amy...allow me to be myself , let me live my life to my heart content, please..."..From that day Khushi knew that what being a special friend in his life meant..She learnt to enjoy his tantrums with a silly smile..Coz she knew at the end of the day he will come back to his Rain Girl.."Wow..What's up with Khushi Kumari Gupta ? So, silent miss Bakbak""Nothing much.."" Hummm... Now I am serious , there is something something", came an instant reply and Khushi can feel the mischievous smirk on his lips." What do you mean by that, you Rakshas?" She is too no less."You are hugging me so tight..Is it allowed in 'friendship'??" another naughty reply from the Husky Singh Raizada."Some times it is..but If you don't like then.....""NOOOOO!..I like it..very much. It's just perfect....""I know.." With that Khushi snuggled closer to him.. Whenever Arnav hugged her, she would rest her head close to his chest and listen to his heart beat..It thumped in sync with her..Always.. and To Khushi, Arnav's protective arms becomes the best secure place in the whole world."We have reached.." Khushi's thought broke by the sudden halt of the bike."Ice cream parlor ?!""Hmm..You are supposed to be surprised.." Arnav pouted a little."I am surprised.." Khushi replied rolling her eyes. He is such a kid sometime, is not he?"I can't see it.." Came the instant reply of the stubborn kid."Hawwwww, Arnavvvvvv.....It's a ice cream Parlor..oh my Goddd...I am so happy....you are my life savior....." ....pause.... "...Is this enough?.." suppressing her laugh Khushi uttered all this."Better.." He said with a smirk..She now loves when he smirked..It always reminded her of their turbulent relationship, their fights, her hatred and those days when he was her stalker and she was his supposed fling ..Now she could look back to those days and see how they seeped little by little in to each other's life..He clasped her hand in his and walked towards the Ice cream parlor and bought her favorite ice cream, that to double..Khushi could not help but chuckled when he handed over the ice cream with a sheepish smile. Then suddenly Arnav Hugged Khushi making the Ice creams almost fall from her hand. Before she yelled, the next words of Arnav make her gulping her words down...." Is this enough or I have to do something more to get your forgiveness??? Whatever you will tell, I will do that but just 'Maffi de do Khush.. Sorry'...." Arnav slow whisper only increased Khushi's heart beat... she tried to came out from the hug but Arnav's grips only tightened making it impossible for her.. "Please ... Please... Khush... don't be angry at me...I... I .. did not wanted to hurt you, ohh bas...I don't like that Daksh.. ohh.. oh..." Fumbling in his words, Arnav suddenly stop..and loosened his grip on Khushi muttering again a " sorry"...." Now Why the second sorry for, For your infamous anger earlier or for hugging me? " Khushi asked while managing her ice creams which started to melting , thanks to Arnav. "For my earlier behavior ,of course. Why I should be sorry for hugging My friend? Huh.. don't forget you are my Teddy bear", Arnav grinned ear to ear while Khushi just stuck her tongue out." But on a serious note, please don't mingle up with Daksh, I don't like him at all. Besides, he is not your class mate even, he is one year senior to you. And why he always place his hands on your shoulders and winks at you in every given situation?" Arnav asked with a frown on his forehead but he looks adorable. Khushi shooks her head, it's high time for a serious discussion. This can not go on every time."So, what's your problem? Is this because I mingle with Daksh or he is not my class mate? Why are you so suspicious Arnav, aree I am not a kid, please yaar... I can have my friends, You are also my friend and you are not in my class and two years senior to me, then..." Khushi replied in a slightly irritated tone." Are you comparing me with that Daksh ? You are arguing with me for that Daksh? Is there no difference between me and Daksh in your life? Are not we friends for forever?" Came an instant reply from Arnav and he sounds hurt, disappointed...Like seriously Raizada... This boy..Khushi shooks her head but continue her interrogation to deal with the Possessive Singh Raizada, much to Arnav dismay. " Off course, we are best friends forever Arnav... but that does not mean You will impose your choices on me." But looking at Arnav's fallen face Khushi choose to mellow down a little, " Ok.. Ok.. I will definitely think about it...hummm..Is this okay with you if I become friend with anyone from my class like Vivan then?" Khushi asked battling her eye lashes a little while controlling her laughter." No... No.... That Vivan is not a good boy also... naam dekho... Vivan...sounds like " Mastan" ( Gunda).. No, no , you are not allowed...not at all.... Well you can talk with Aman and Kuhu beside me if you want, I will not mind, I promise.. see I am not that much possessive you think I am..." come a very intelligent reply from that Smart Singh Raizada.What a logic."So generous of you, Care to explain why this liberty towards Aman and Kuhu?" Khushi make faces while eating her ice cream in jet speed."I trust Aman, I know you will be always safe with him.. and regarding Kuhu... I know you are not a lesbian, so, Kuhu is a safe choice too..." came an instant reply which make a perfect "o" on Khushi's face.Is he insane? Lesbian ?? Like seriously??But looking at Arnav's handsome face and the naughty smile which adore his lips Khushi could not help but burst out laughing..."You are impossible Arnav... You are really a Rakshas, you know that... lesbian? Like seriously?" Khushi started to give small slap on Arnav's hands while laughing continued.Holding her tiny hand in his huge palm, Arnav pulled her closer and whispered, "So, Am I forgiven, my cute chasmish ?"Nodding a little Khushi places her head on his broad chest just over the heart which was running a marathon similar to her. Getting a cue, Arnav just engulf Khushi in a hug cocooning her in the safe nest of his......" I don't know, what is this all means, But I want to hold you just like this for my whole life..." Arnav's heart whispers."Then, never let me go...let me stay in your heart forever." Khushi's heart whispered instantly." Hamesha"... Arnav's heart seal the deal in return..." Forever"....Khushi's heart dreamily replied.No more words were needed....it felt serene...
After few minutes, which feels like eternity, Arnav whispered softly in Khushi's ears, " I forgot to tell one more thing, the professor of yours, ohhh kya naam hai, ha...Rehaan Trivedi, it seems he came from a drama company, sakal dekha hai uska?? And I DESPICE HIM VERY MUCHHHHHH....." That was enough for Khushi to come back from the magical spell. Flaring her nose, Khushi looked at the handsome devil infront of her who was smiling ear to ear showing his 32 teeth. Without wasting any time Khushi yelled, " Arnavvvvv.... You Rakshas... I will not leave you today..." and started to run behind Arnav who was running to save his life while laughing his heart out.....The deserted road, the silent nature and the starry night observe them with contentment when the surrounding was filled and echoed with their pure laughter together.
Present Day...Miles Away From Delhi...Orphanage, PanchaganiLater Midnight...
*******************************************" Come on baby, Don't be shy... If you can entertain ASR, then why not us?"*******************************************" You know what? Your ASR himself made this plan, believe me, he only trap you to take the revenge from you, He is not used to get rejection, you know...."*******************************************" Run......Run... Khushi... Run... Don't think about me, save yourself..."*******************************************"Please, no... no.... don't shoot him, I will surrender... please noooo...."*******************************************" TSK.. TSK... too late, he has to suffer now...."********************************************" You are a curse Khushi.. Why don't you go and kill yourself, once and for all?"*********************************************" You Bitch, you deserve only pain and loneliness....welcome to hell..."**********************************************" Leave him...... .......NOOOOOOOOOOO"***********************************************""c-r-a-c-k".........."****************************************Shivering and sweating, a girl sat up on her bed in the middle of the night. Her clothes even get wet due to the profuse sweats form in her whole body. She was shaking vigorously, mumbling something, her hair was disheveled but the most surprising part is her eyes, there is not a single hint of tear drops in there. They are blank like the replica of her almost dead soul. As if, the tears also abandoned her, like the way everyone left her..."A curse... she was so right, so so right, I am a curse, indeed a curse..... for me, an innocent has to suffer too much.. yes, I am a curse..... I am like that poison ivy who eventually destroy everything ." Smiling ruefully, finally the girl gulps down a glass of water. 6 years passed, but the memories of that traumatic event still as fresh as it was on that day...how foolish she was, is not she? To believe a player, like ASR? She sighs deeply, 6 years....6 long painful years she has carried the unhealed wound within herself and the haunting nights and probably it will be haunting her until her soul leave her body. Shaking her head lightly, she thought about something... the upcoming days ...for last six years she was hiding the biggest secret of her life, probably she has to live with that nightmare now... she has to go to Delhi day after tomorrow, for the benefit of their orphanage....Now, she has to face the reality, she can not run like this her whole life. She indeed lived in the hell, what worse can happen now? Nothing....She is ready, ready to face the world now, Most importantly she, Khushi Basu, is ready to face her own demon now....There is no looking back this time.......
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Author Note :Hello, my Lovely readers...Hope You all are doing well..Here is the next chapter 8, one of my favorite chapters till now.So, the countdown has begun, 15 days in short. Yes, in the past whatever happened i.e starting from ARSHI friendship to Arnav's impulsive acts, will occurred within just 15 days... and 6 days already gone...are you excited about the rest of the days events?Now, time for some question answer:1. How was the "blooming friendship" of ARSHI in the past ? 2. Few words about Raj Chopra ?3. There is a slight glimpse of Khushi's nightmare, a very very small glimpse. How was that?4. Lastly, Please share your thoughts, regarding the progress of this story. many of you are requesting to reveal the mystery within one update or end the past, but it will take a little time. As it's a mystery Thriller I can not open all the truth at once, but step by step it will happen and we have already taken the 1st step. Thank you so, so much again, for all your love you are showering in this FF..I hope, I will get your support and love in future too...Keep reading, Keep voting and leave your comments if you like it...
Next update on Monday . Until then stay healthy and happy.Thank you once again..
Love and Regards..Mamree24.07.2019
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