She stood in front of the mirror getting ready to go out with him. Her mind occupied with the thoughts of that certain someone.

His smile, Those twinkling eyes. That Oh-So-Husky voice. Her name sounded so sweet from his mouth.

“Khushi!" There she heard it. And then the doorbell rang.

“I'm coming!” Khushi answered and  hurriedly wrapped a scarf around her neck before going out to face him

“Hey” Arnav beamed at her taking in her appearance from head to toe as she stood on the front door of her house

“You look beautiful Khushi.” He said. Khushi couldn't help but smile at his genuine complement

“Thank you Arnav. You look handsome as ever” Khushi complemented

Arnav smiled

“Shall we?” Arnav asked extending his hand in front of her.

Khushi nodded taking his hand and they both left the house

Khushi adjusted her scarf around her neck consciously as she stepped out of his SUV with her hand wrapped in his.

Arnav gave her hand a gentle squeeze as she walked beside him.

“I.. I am not sure about this Arnav.” Khushi whispered

“Shh.. It's alright” Arnav assured pulling her closer to him by her waist

“What if.. They judge” Khushi voiced her worries

“You know I don't care about what they say Khush. I love you, And that's enough for me” Arnav said

Khushi smiled weakly. She didn't want to let him down, She couldn't. He had waited for her even when she herself wasn't sure she'd ever face anyone ever in her life.

“Khush..” His voice brought her back to the present

“Huh!” Khushi stuttered

“What do you want to have Khushi?” Arnav asked forwarding the menu to her.

Khushi studied the menu carefully before settling on a simple Italian pasta dish

“Kya soch rahi thi? (What were you thinking?)” Arnav asked

“You don't deserve someone like me Arnav. You deserve much.. Much better" Khushi whispered

Arnav sighed. There we go again

Arnav held her hand in his “Why.. I have you, I don't need anyone else” He said

“Stubborn Raizada” Khushi muttered.

“Stubborn Gupta. What makes you think you don't deserve me?" Arnav asked

“You know better" Khushi said

“For the last time.. It doesn't bother me” Arnav said

“But it does.. It does matter to them. It does bother them.” Khushi said

“Trust me Khush.. It doesn't matter to me. You and Di are all that matter to me. And my sister loves you.” Arnav said

“You sent her the pictures!” Khushi gasped

“And told her everything about you and about us. She's ecstatic” Arnav said

“I.. I don't-” Khushi choked overwhelmed

“Hush.. It's okay.” Arnav cooed caressing her palm with his thumb.

“Khush.. Will you give me the pleasure to dance with you?” Arnav asked softly holding his hand out for her to hold.

Arnav was holding Khushi protectively in his arms as she danced with her head on his chest.

“Khush.. I love you” Arnav confessed

“I love you too” Khushi whispered in a trance. She still couldn't understand how Arnav could have such an effect on her.

Arnav kissed her forehead oh-so-lovingly as his hands worked on making patterns on her back.

Khushi let out a low moan when his finger traced the slightly exposed skin of her neck and he finally removed her scarf.

Khushi gasped at the sudden action. Her hands instinctively flew to cover her scarred neck

“Sshh.. Trust me” Arnav whispered removing her hands from her neck

Khushi struggled to retrieve the scarf from his fingers.

“Its Okay Khush.. Relax.” Arnav assured.

“Its.. Not. Give me the scarf back” Khushi pleaded

“It's okay Love. The scarf doesn't go with the dress anyway. It's ruining your beautiful face.” Arnav whispered kissing her neck

“I'm not beautiful" Khushi sobbed. Big fat tears rolled down her cheeks

Arnav led her to their table made her sit and took his place beside her

“Shh.. Don't you say that again” Arnav warned. “You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen”

“You can't.. Keep the truth from me Arnav. I see myself in the mirror everyday.” Khushi protested

“You promised Khushi. You promised you'll never degrade yourself.” Arnav reminded

“You promised you will never lie to me” Khushi shot back

“But when did I break my promise Dear? When did I ever lie to you? You're the most beautiful woman to me Khush. Your heart is beautiful. And this scar. It makes you even more beautiful Khush. More beautiful than you already are” Arnav said softly.

Khushi looked at him with her innocent hazel orbs showing confusion

“This scar.. Is the proof of how strong a woman my Khush is. Every time I see this scar on your neck, I feel proud of having you in my life. Because you are a fighter Khush. My fighter. You can't be scared of facing the world Khush." Arnav explained

"I-I can't Arnav" Khushi confessed

"You've already dealt with the worst part. Don't back out now. I'm always there for you love. You know that don't you?" Arnav asked softly

"Arnav... It's not easy. I can't fight the  Whole world." Khushi said

Arnav exhaled deeply and cupped her face

"Shona... The world has nothing else to do. They will always have something to say. I know my Khush can do this. She has done it numerous times in the past. And baby you're not alone. I. Am. Always. There. For. You." Arnav said stressing each syllable

"Thank you Arnav. But.. The scar-" Khushi said

"The scar is the proof of your strength Khush. The strength that you showed when you came out of the darkness of your room and decided to fight for your justice. When you won over your fears, Khush... This scar is not your fault. It's that devil's fault. The devil who did this to you. You have won over his attempts Khushi. That man wanted to break you. Shatter your dreams... Your confidence. But you didn't let that happen. You're smiling inspite of everything. You have not given up. You won Khushi. You're still the confident Khushi you were before that accident."

Khushi sat staring at him with awe

"And I am proud of you for that. You don't have to be ashamed of anything Khushi. Because you're not wrong. It is now a part of who you are. And I know it doesn't bother you. And I assure you that it doesn't bother me either. I love you. And all I know is that you are the best thing to have happened to me. You're still my innocent and naive but strong and independent Khush. And nothing can change that." Arnav said

"I love you" Khushi confessed

Arnav smiled and pulled her in a hug.

"I love you too. Stop thinking about their opinion. It doesn't matter." Arnav said

The world will always have something to say. There are always some people out there who'll always judge. Simply because they have nothing else to do. It doesn't matter what they say, Coz they don't know what is happening in your life. They don't know what you're going through. So... Instead of giving a damn to their opinions and POVs. Think about yourself. Coz you have one life, And you can't waste it just because of the world.

Fighter... Every girl who has gone through something like this is one!!! They emerge victorious. They face the world. Show those bas** that they couldn't shatter them.

Be proud of being a girl.

Because you are the only one who has the power to give life.

And if you are a man.. Be strong enough to hold her when she needs you.

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