Part 13:

He is frustrated now. He wants to clear the things. He is pacing around in his room. When he is thinking about the person to talk with, he remembered Aman's words "(It is ok Arnav. If you don't want to share anything with us then it is really ok. I never force you for anything. But one thing I must say... at least clear the things for yourself... don't be in confusion... just make clear everything in your heart and mind. Don't lose anything valuable which you may regret later. Then,) if you want to discuss anything with us or if you want to share, don't forget we will be always there for you. I and Anjali only want your happiness. Nothing is more". Immediately a smile appeared on his face. Now he knows with whom he wants talk with. He checked the clock... it is 11.30PM... but he is not bothered about the time. So, immediately he went to Anjali's room and knocked the door...

Anjali: "Who is this...?"

Arnav: "Di it is me. Arnav, Can I talk with you for some time? Please it is really urgent. Otherwise I can't sleep Di..."

By hearing Arnav's voice, Anjali opened the door and asked him to come in. But Arnav refused to enter her room by shaking his head, and grabbed her hand walked towards Aman's room...

Aman heard someone knocking his door. He, little bit surprised and asked who that is.

Arnav: "Aman, It's me Arnav... can I talk with you for some time? It is really urgent..."

Aman: "Arnav!!!!" he went to open the door. Some what he can guess the matter, which is disturbing his best friend... he opened the door and get surprised to see Anjali also there. He asks them to come inside, while asking Anjali what is the matter. Anjali shook her head as she doesn't know about the thing which Arnav wants to talk with them.

Its already 20 minutes, till Arnav came to Aman's room with Anjali. But, other than silence nothing happened in the room. Both Aman and Anjali are moving their heads along with walking Arnav. They are watching him walking and waiting for him to talk about the 'urgent' matter which he is delaying to talk from 20 minutes. 10 more minute went running, then Anjali got up and said,

Anjali: "It is ok, Chote... just take how much time you want. When you prepared to talk then call me, I will come here. Till then let me get some sleep. Good night..." turning to Aman "Good night Aman... have a good sleep, if u get time..." she moved to the door to leave, but stopped by hearing her brother's voice.

Arnav: "Di... please... don't go... I want to talk about something... but I'm not getting how to... but it is really important... I can't even sleep without knowing what's happening to me... please Di... don't go... help me..."

Seeing his best friend, so much helpless... Aman came and turned Arnav towards him by holding his shoulder. Aman can see how much confused he is... how desperate to know about the feelings he has for Khushi... he smiles little bit, which make Arnav irritated...

Arnav: "What the... you are smiling? How can you Aman...? Here I'm in hell... and you are smiling and happy...? How can you do this?"

Aman: "Of course I'm happy... that is why I'm smiling..."

With this answer, Anjali, who is observing her brother's state and Aman's words got confused and irritated along with Arnav.

"Aman... stop it... how can you say that... just see his face... how small it gone... and..." said Anjali and stopped by Aman.

Aman: "Anjali... yes, I'm happy... I'm really happy... you know why? Because, my best friend is in love... you hear... HE IS IN LOVE... that is why he is hell confused... am I right Arnav?"

Anjali: "WHAT??!!!! What did you just say Aman?" both Anjali and Arnav are shocked to hear this. Anjali got shocked and thought 'Is it true? Is Chote in love? How did Aman know? How come I don't know?'

Arnav shocked to know how his friend guessed his state of mind exactly... he wants to ask his friend. both siblings' thoughts are broken by Aman words

Aman: "What do you think Arnav? If you don't say anything I can't guess your mind state? I know you from when you were born. From 22 years, I'm seeing you... I know almost each and everything about you... you are my best friend... how can't I understand you...?"

With Aman's words, Arnav got emotional and hugged him tightly... they broke their hug by hearing Anjali's words "hello... what is happening here... can u both dare to tell me anything..."

"Nothing Anjali... Arnav is feeling confused about his feelings towards SOMEONE... he just want to confirm things with our help", while stressing the word SOMEONE he winked and smiled to Anjali, whose face brighten with 1000 waltz smile.

Anjali, who is more than happy for her brother, ran to him and asked him with so much hope in her eyes "Is Aman right Chote? Are you having feelings for some one...? And who is that girl? Can you tell us? Please?" both Aman and Anjali wants to hear the name Khushi from his mouth. But somewhere they are little bit scared and tensed about they might get some other name...

Arnav: "Oh come on Di... not now..." seeing the confused faces in front of him he continued "Ok now... yeah Aman is right... and i have feelings for SOMEONE... and it is Khushi... but I don't know what those feelings are... I'm hell confused about this Di... I don't know what's happening to me..." he turned to Aman and says "you said I can discuss with you and I can ask your help... right? So, I came here... I need your help..." hearing Khushi's name from Arnav... they become more excited and happy... Anjali went to Arnav and hugged him tightly from front, and Aman went and hugged him from back.

Arnav: "ah... if you done with your hugging... can you guys help me in this HELL SITUATION..." he gritted his teeth with anger. Aman and Anjali smiled a little seeing their desperate Chote.

"OK... Ok... sorry... come... we will sit and talk" said Aman while dragging Arnav to the couch... and asked "Tell me, what is bothering you? What you want to confirm? I know you love Choti... I mean Khushi... But, why can't you accept it Arnav?"

Arnav: "LOVE?!!! How can this possible... I hardly know her... even is it possible?"

Anjali: "Yes, of course it is possible Chote... didn't you hear about Love at first sight? This can happen to anyone and anywhere and anytime" seeing her brother's confused face, she asked him "Ok leave it... tell me one thing... why did you beat that Rahul?"

Arnav: "Because, I got angry that time."

Aman: "Are you regretting for beating him now...?"

Arnav: "NO... no... I'm not..."

Anjali: "why did you get angry on him? Is it because that idiot Rahul did hurt Choti?"

Arnav: "I don't think it is about Khushi... may be i will do this for any other girl also" he is not ready to accept that the feeling he has for Khushi is love... he is still confused; how will this happen?

Aman: "May be... you will... but tell me one thing Arnav... what will you do to the person who will do same thing to Anjali?"

Immediately Arnav's angry went to high and while gritting his teeth he said "I will kill that idiot, whoever it may be"

Aman: "happy to hear that... and why will you do that?"

Arnav: "What the hell Aman... she is my Di... how can I allow anyone to harm my Di or my family members...? I can't... I just CAN'T"

"Oh... Ok... hmmm Arnav... Do you think my family as your family?" said Aman and Arnav gave his answer by nodding his head positively. Seeing Arnav's answer, Aman smiles little and asks "So, will you do the same thing to the person who hurts Lavanya also? Will you kill that person with the same angry, which u got in the morning by seeing Khushi hurt and you may get when u see Anjali got hurt by someone?"

Arnav remained silent, he know, he won't do anything like that in case of Lavanya. He knows that he won't get that much angry... maybe he will warn that person who hurts Lavanya. That is all... nothing more. Anjali and Aman, who are observing Arnav's expressions, looks at each other and went his side. Aman understood the condition of Arnav and kept his hand on his shoulder and says,

Aman: "You no need to feel bad about this Arnav... There is nothing wrong in this, if you don't get that much angry when it comes to Lavanya... I can understand and I know that we don't feel everything same for everyone. I asked this question only to make you understand, that we don't do same things for everybody either it is family or not. When it's related to Anjali you will get angry, because she is your sister and you can't see her in pain... then why did you get angry for Khushi...? Now you know that we don't do everything same for everyone. So, tell me why did u get angry?"

Arnav: "I don't know... May be she is junior... and she is nice... I don't know"

Anjali: "Payal also our junior and also nice girl... so, will you do the same?"

Arnav who is in deep thought said unknowingly "No"

Aman and Anjali smiled at him once. And Anjali sat beside him and says,

Aman, who is lost in Anjali's eyes, says: "Her smile gives you immense pleasure. Aap jise pyaar kartho ho, agar use dard hua tho... aap seh nai paathe... (You can't see the person, whom you love in pain...) aur...."

"Aur..." said Arnav like he is in some trance.

Aman: "aur... Uski aakhon me agar aasoon dikhai detho, aap bardaash nai kar paathe... (You can't bear the tears in her eyes)"

Anjali: "Aap ki saath naa hotho... khayal aap ki saath rahtha hai... (You will feel her presence even though she is not with you) The only face you want to see before going to bed. When you wake up in the morning, you feel like you should be seen by him." Arnav didn't notice that Anjali said 'him' instead of 'her'. But Aman did.

Aman: "Agar vo kuch chahetho, aap ka dil kehthah hai ki unki har kwaaish poori karde... Aur Ee feelings chain se rehna nai dethi... aur unse baath... (You heart longs to fulfil her every wish. And these feelings won't let u sleep peacefully.)"

Arnav: "...karne ko dil kehthe..."

Aman & Anjali: "EXACTLY..."

Anjali: "See Chote... you got that... this is called..."

Aman: "LOVE"

Arnav: "Sure???"

Aman: "No doubt at all... 100% sure..."

Arnav: "means... Am Iin Love?"

...to be continued