WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR.

A small New Year gift from me. I dedicate this OS to my cute little sister JannatulMauaPinky and my buddy my soul sister Mayu_Irani. I dedicate this OS to all readers😘😘😘.

JannatulMauaPinky and

Mayu_Irani

A small New Year gift from me😘😘😘.

St. Teresa School, Shimla

It was lunch break time and everyone was having their lunch and chit-chatting with their friends. She took a corner seat and opened her lunch box. Her friends were complaining about their new Maths teacher. She silently started having her favourite Italian red sauce pasta while looking outside through the window. She was not interested in what her friends were saying. At that time, something caught her eyes. Not something, more precisely someone a boy similar to her age. She more closely looked at what he was trying to do. He was sitting on a bench alone and crying. There was nobody in the garden to see him crying because all the students were in the dining hall to have their lunch. She closed her lunch box and got up from her seat. Her friends got alerted. By convincing them that she already had her lunch and left the place taking her lunch box. They were so engrossed in complaining about their new teacher that they didn't notice her half-filled lunch box. When she reached where she had seen the boy, he was not there. 

She slowly walked around the garden to have a small glimpse of him. She was not disappointed though. He was at the far end of the garden near a water pipe. She curiously watched him to know what he was doing. He was drinking unhealthy water from the pipe. She didn't understand why he was drinking unhealthy water. She took baby steps towards him. He got alerted. He looked at her and looked away seeing her scrutinizing gaze. He tries to move away from there. She holds his hands and asked." Why are drinking that unhealthy water?" He was taken aback by her question. He looked at her with his shocked filled chocolate brown eyes. He really doesn't know what to say. He removed her hold on his hand and try to move away. But she again holds his hands stopping him from moving away.

" Did you have your lunch?" She asked without leaving his hands.

He nods his head positive without looking at her eyes. She is a child, but she is not a fool to not understand he is lying. She holds his hands without giving any ears to his pleas. She moves toward the bench where she had seen him earlier. She sat there and also forced him to sit there. He doesn't know what to do and doesn't know who is she and why she is with him. He looked at her confusedly. She opened her lunch box.

" I didn't eat my lunch". She said softly.

He tries to move away from there. She again stopped him from going away. She took one spoon of Pasta and hold it near his lips. He nodded his head as negative.

"I didn't like to eat alone". She said and showed her eyes towards the spoon indicating to open his mouth. He opened his mouth, seeing her face. She fed him a spoonful of Pasta. She ate a spoon and fed him again. This goes on for two-three times.

"I am full". She looked at the tiffin box and half of the food is still left there.

" Amma says it is not good to waste food. Will you please finish it for me?" She looked at him with her pleading face. Without hearing his reply, she again started feeding him. He looked at her with his teary eyes without blinking. She doesn't want to make him embarrassed, so she didn't look at his teary eyes. After finishing feeding him, she took a tissue from her uniform pocket and wiped his lips. Alone escaped from his eyes unknowingly.

She wiped his tears with the back of her palm. She noticed that she was the only one who is talking. So in order to make him comfortable with her, she started a conversation.

"Hey, Devimayya! I forgot to introduce myself". He looked at her amused seeing her antics.

"Hello, friend. I am Khushi." He gives a small (very small) smile to her and nods his head (acknowledging).

She looks at him with expected eyes. He didn't understand what she was trying to say.

"Oh! Hello. I introduced myself. Don't you think you also need to introduce yourself"?

Realization dawned on him and he looked away embarrassed.

She tugs his sleeves. He looks at her and says.

"Arnav" He blushes while saying (Shy kid you know).

She giggles seeing his shy nature. He also smiles seeing her giggles and that end up in a series of laughter. And there started their journey of friendship. A journey till eternity.

FIVE YEARS LATER

Now, Arnav and Khushi are best buddies. He doesn't speak much, but she understands him and his every unsaid word, that much depth their friendship has. At starting of their friendship, she doesn't know what made him sad. Later, when he becomes comfortable, she asked him and at first, he hesitated but later revealed everything due to her constant emotional blackmail.

 Arnav was the only kid of Arvind and Ratna Raizada. They were a middle-class family. They were happy in their little world. His father wants to make him a very big man so he joined Arnav in the most reputed school in Shimla. Everything was going well in their little world until a landslide affected their place. He was in his uncle's place that day. So, he was safe. But that incident took his parents away. They both died on the spot. When he returned, he got to see his parent's dead bodies.

He was literally shivering while narrating this incident to her. While losing his parents, he also lost himself. Everything changed after that incident. His mama and mami left their rented house and started living with him. He was relieved knowing that at least someone is in life who cares for him. He doesn't need to spend his life in orphanage away from his. But everything started changing gradually. His Mama and Mami showed their true colours.

They acquired the only asset of his parents that is his house. For outsiders, it will look like they had taken an orphan boy under their wings but the truth was something bitter. They treated him as their slave. He doesn't have any other place to go. They didn't even give him food if they get angry at him. They get angry with him without even his mistake. Such a day was when she met him. When he was starving and they didn't even provide food to him.

Khushi's little eyes become teary when she heard his story. She hugged him and cried in his embrace. He consoled her saying, now he is happy as she is with him. He has the strength to bear everything.

After that their bond becomes stronger. They were always seen together. Khushi always shared her lunch with him. And secretly took an extra lunch box for his dinner as she knows chances of him eating dinner are uncertain. Arnav hides his friendship with Khushi from Mama and Mami.

They were in their happy world by teasing, laughing, studying with each other. But happiness is not meant to be last longer na. Shashi Gupta, Khushi's father was expanding his business. So, in order to get more exposure to his business, he planned to move to Delhi. This decision of him created a storm in the mind of both children. Both were heart-broken. Arnav again went into the shell. Khushi pleaded his father to let her study here. But Shashi didn't support this decision. On asking about the reason behind her sorrow he came to know about her friendship with Arnav. Khushi introduced Arnav to Shashi one day when he came to pick Khushi. Shashi's heart melts seeing the innocent boy in front of him. So, the decision was made, he will take Arnav with them also. It was not difficult to convince Arnav's Mama and Mami as they consider him as a burden.

They all moved to Delhi. Arnav was warmly welcomed in Khushi's family. But still, that hesitation is there in taking help from Khushi's father. Khushi understood it well.

FIVE YEARS LATER

Time flew in jet speed. Now, they completed their 12th. Shashi was planning to send both abroad for studies. But Arnav refused the offer.

"Uncle, aap already mere liye bahuth kuch kiya hai. I don't want to trouble you more".

"Arnav, still you think as trouble for me. I consider you same as Khushi. Par lagtha hai main, Garima aur jiji tumhein apne nahi lagthe".

"Nahi Uncle. Aisi baath nahi hai. Main aap logon ko apnon se badkar maan thi".

"Phir, kya problem hai Arnav".

"Uncle, main apne dam par kuch karna chathi hoon. I know aap mere bhalayi ke liye yeh sab karna chahthe ho. Par uncle mujhe scholarship mila hai Delhi University mein. Main yahan rehkar padoonga. Aap ke sath rehkar kaam bhi seekh loonga taaki main apne sapne ko apne balboote par saakar kar sakthe ho".

"Theek hai beta, agar tumhari yeh marzi hai to theek hai. Tumhari khushi main hi meri khushi hai". Shashi gently caressed his shoulder. Arnav smiled seeing Shashi's love for him.

"If you are not going then Khushi will also not go na".

"No, uncle. She needs to go for her better future. I will convince her." Shashi smiled seeing his care for Khushi's future.

"It will be a herculean task". Shashi teases him.

"I will handle her uncle".

"Will, you able to handle yourself after she goes?"

Arnav looked at him shocked. Shashi looks at him with an understanding smile and pats his shoulder.

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As Shashi said, making Khushi convince was a herculean task. She was adamant in her decision that she will not go without Arnav.

"No, no, no. I will not go without you Arnav". Tears started rolled down from her eyes continuously by seeing her Arnav, her love wants to send her away from him.

"Khushi, try to understand. I am saying this only for your bright future". Arnav tries to make her understand.

"I don't want a bright future without you.". She shouts.

He gets angry seeing her stubbornness.

Why do you not understand what I am trying to say Dammit? He shouts angrily.

A sob escapes from her unknowingly. He closes his eyes pained by hearing that. He inhales and exhales air to calm himself.

He gently holds her hand makes her sit on her bed and kneels in front of her. He takes her both palms in his hands and encloses it with his own. She tries to free her hands from him and she tightens his hand in a gentle way to stop her. She looks away from him. He gently holds her chin and makes her look at him.

"Khushi", he calls softly.

She looks at him with full attention.

"Look dear, I know you don't want to abroad without me. But, try to understand my perspective yaar. You know na what my dreams are?"

She nods her head.

"I want to start my own business". She tries to say something, but he stops her saying, "Let me complete".

"I know you want to say that, it is better to have an MBA from abroad if I want to start a business". She nods her head.

"But Khushi, I want to stand on my own feet without the help of our family". She tries to say something, but he continues.

"I don't consider myself as a burden on you all. It is not a matter. The matter is I want to stand on my own feet without anyone's support. If it was my parents also, I will do the same. I want to know the struggle before starting my own business. Then only when I become successful, I can understand its value. And uncle is also getting old. He needs someone to share his responsibilities. He will not say, but we need to understand it na. I consider uncle as my idol so I want to work under him to learn about business. I want to make him proud. Do you understand what I am trying to convey?"

"Yes, Arnav. But...." He again stops her by showing his palms".

"Bolna kya seek liya mujhe hi chup karane lag gaye". She murmurs. Arnav chuckles hearing her self-talk. She pouts seeing him chuckling.

"I know Khushi, you want to be here with me (she looks at him shocked. He immediately covers his mistake) and our family. But Khushi it is Papa's dream is to send you to Harvard. If you don't go because of me not going then I will be always guilty thinking about it".

He cups her face and asks, "Do you want your Arnav to feel guilty about anything?"

A chill ran down her spine by hearing "Your Arnav" from him. She blushes thinking about it. Arnav hides his smirk seeing her cheek turning his favourite colour.

"Tell me, Khushi. Do you want me to feel bad about it?"

"No Arnav". She nods her head as negative.

He smiles seeing her understanding his perspective. He gently pecks her forehead and left the room before giving his ever-charming smile to her.

Khushi thinks while looking at his retreating figure, " I wish you understand my perspective also. It is very difficult for me to be away from you after recognizing what I feel for you. I love you Arnav. I love you a lot. Kaash tum samajh paate."

Within a week she left for Boston by keeping the stone in the heart. What she doesn't know was her Arnav is also in a similar situation.

FIVE YEARS LATER

Five years passed in jet speed. Both were busy with their studies first and making their careers. But there was not any moment when they didn't miss each other. But this distance was necessary to make a better future for them. The main problem was Arnav knows what Khushi feels for him, but Khushi is not sure about his feelings. This distance doesn't make any change in their friendship. They were in touch through phone calls, Skype call and all. But still Khushi fails to understand his gesture is not caring for her, but actually love for her.

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After completing his studies, Arnav started AK and it was showing tremendous growth, making all proud about him. Thus, he became the ASR, King of Fashion World. Khushi returned from Boston and joined a well-reputed hospital as a Cardiologist. Everything was going well, but both didn't confess their love for each other.

Shashi, Garima and Buaji lost their patience waiting for their children confess their love for each other. They understood if they wait for their children to confess their love and get them married it will another 15 years. They are sure about their children's feelings, so they decided to get them married.

On one of the success party hosted by Shashi, he announced the marriage of Arnav and Khushi. They both were shocked and happy for getting their love as their partner. They both didn't say no while asking their opinion privately (Mann hi mann laddoo bhut rahe the, mana kaise karthe😝) after announcement saying that what is their parents wish is their wish only.

A FEW MONTHS LATER

Arnav and Khushi got married. They shifted to a new mansion, which is exactly opposite to Gupta Mansion. Their family understood their children and doesn't stop them from moving out knowing they want privacy and also, they are only nearer to them. Arnav and Khushi were happy in their married life. Arnav always tries to convey his love through his actions.

But, does always Actions speak louder than words? 

The answer is no. Always we think actions speak louder than words. It is not always right. Verbal communication is also very necessary to make the opposite person know what we feel for her/him.

Yes, actions do speak louder than words but not always. The opposite person may love us to the moon and back, but it is not necessary, he/she understand each and everything through our actions. They need verbal assurance also. If you are thinking words are only necessary to convey our love, then it is also wrong. To have a perfect relationship a combination of words and actions are necessary to create an equilibrium. They both can't solely have any power to show our love towards the opposite person. They become powerful when they are merged together.

Everything was going fine between them until they visited a party hosted by youngsters of Khushi's family. By seeing the open confession shown by her cousin and her husband, she got alerted that Arnav and she never confessed their love for each other. Her husband never showed any affection like the couple in front of her is showing. They are comfortable with each other and they crossed all boundaries in their relationship. But still, something is lacking in their relationship. On their journey back to home Arnav see an upset Khushi. He was worried about seeing her lost look.

"Kya hua Khushi?"

"Kuch nahi. I am sleepy." She hides her turmoil from him. But he is clever enough to catch what is bothering her. He also noticed her looking at her cousin and her husband and looking at him longingly. He understood she was still unable to understand his feelings for her.

"It's time to show your actions in words Raizada". He mentally noted.

Khushi didn't sleep that night properly. She looked at the sleeping Arnav beside her who is holding her possessively.

"Does he marry me because he can't deny Dad?"

" Does he love me?"

These thoughts haunted her.

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2 days later

An award function was going on for awarding the appreciating the talents in the Corporate World. Khushi, Arnav and their whole family were present in the function. The reason was Arnav is nominated for "Iconic Young Business Tycoon Award". All are sure that he is going to win. He was called on the stage to receive the award. The crowd was giving a huge round of applause for achieving success at this young age. Khushi and her family were proud seeing him. He took the mike to say a few words. 

"Thank you, Uncle, Aunty, Buaji for your love and support and for believing in me, for considering me like your own child. I would like to thank all the employees of AK for giving your constant support. Without all your support and love I would not be here to receive this award".

Tears brim in Khushi's eyes, seeing him not considering her as his support. She frowns seeing his attitude. Arnav looks at Khushi and smirks.

"It was said that BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN THERE IS A WOMAN. But there is no woman behind my success. (Khushi looks away, hiding her tears). But there is a woman beside me, because of whom I am standing before you as the ASR. She was not behind me. She was always beside me all these years, by holding my hands, by walking with me shoulder to shoulder. So, I proudly declare that the reason for my success is she who was always beside me with her constant support and love."

"Last but not least, I would like to thank the most important person in my life because of whom what I am today. Thank you, Khushi. Thank You for everything. Thank You is just a very small word for what you did for me all these years. I am proud to see you being proud of me. (A tear escapes from his eyes).I am happy to see you happy Khushi. I dedicate not only this but all my success on your name.

Khushi was grinning seeing his confession and tears were flowing from her eyes. She was happy, beyond happy hearing his words. He walked towards her, the spotlight falls on them. He kneels in front of her and forwarded the award towards her.

"The person who deserves, this is you Khushi. You are its real owner".

She took the award from him and make him stand on his feet. She hugs him. He also tightened his hold around her waist.

"I LOVE YOU ARNAV. I LOVE YOU A LOT"

A huge round of applause was heard around them. All stood from their seats to admire the couple. He moves back from the hug and kisses her forehead. All were looking at them with "Aww"  expressions. Their family admired their love with happy tears. Khushi blushes by all the attention on them. She hides her face more into his chest. Arnav chuckles seeing her antics.

And they lived happily ever after.

That was not the end🙈.

Picture abhi baaki hai mere dosth😜😜.

Arnav took Khushi on a dinner date. He took her to a lakeside which was beautifully decorated for their dinner.

Khushi becomes happy seeing all her favourite dishes. They were having their candlelight dinner peacefully. All the while Arnav's constant gaze was on her and she was blushing continuously due to the looks he was giving her and due to her confession.

After dinner, Arnav took Khushi to another gazebo which was beautifully decorated with fairy lights and her favourite red roses. He made her stand in the centre and sat on a chair in front of mike while taking his Guitar. 

Khushi was overwhelmed by seeing his gestures. He started singing while looking at her eyes. She downcast her eyes due to shyness.

https://youtu.be/TkN5CIiVZsw

Chand see mehbuba ho meree, kab aaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha
Chand see mehbuba ho meree, kab aaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha

Naa kasme hain naa rasme hain, naa shikwe hain naa wade hain
Naa kasme hain naa rasme hain, naa shikwe hain naa wade hain

He places the guitar on a table and moves towards her while singing.

Ek surat bholee bhalee hai, do naina sidhe sade hain
Do naina sidhe sade hain
Aaisa hee rup khayalo me tha, aaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha 

He holds her both hands and places one hand on his shoulder, and another one in his hand.

 Meree khushiya hee naa bate, mere gam bhee sehna chahe
Meree khushiya hee naa bate, mere gam bhee sehna chahe
Dekhe naa khwab woh mehalo ke, mere dil me rehna chahe
Mere dil me rehna chahe  

Both sway to the song slowly.

Her cheek becomes crimson red by seeing his gaze on her.

 Iss duneeya me kaun tha aaisa, jaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha
Chand see mehbuba ho meree, kab aaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha
Han tum bilkul waisee ho, jaisa maine socha tha.  

He gently pecks her forehead after ending the song. By seeing her blushing face, he places another kiss on her cheek. She hides her face in his neck by seeing all the love of the world in his eyes. She thanked her Devimayya for giving such a loving husband. He gently came out of their embrace. She looks at him confusedly. He gives a charming smile to her and kneels down in front of her. She gasps seeing his gesture.

He holds her hand and starts pouring what is in his mind.

"Khushi I know you were upset with me for not confess my feelings like other husbands (She looks at him with teary eyes). Galti meri hai Khushi. Mujhse galti hogayi maaf kardo. (She nods her head as no need for seeking forgiveness but he tells her by saying, let pour my heart bare in front of you). I know you always want to hear I love you from me. (She looks at him with teary eyes) If you want to know whether I love you or not then the answer is No. (She patiently hears what he want to say) Because what I feel for you is not love. My feelings are much stronger and deeper than love. (She looks at him with love filled eyes) Love is a very small word to say what I feel for you. What I feel you are beyond love, beyond every other feeling in the world. It is magical, it is very special. You are my life Khushi. You are my breath, you are my heart beats. Without you, my heart will stop beating. If you want to know when I started loving you, I don't know from when. Maybe from our first meeting, I started loving you. Over the years my love started taking a new dimension, it becomes deeper and more intense. I know you were thinking that I marry you because uncle announced our marriage. No Khushi. I marry you because I want to marry you. I want you in my life as my love, my life, my wife, my everything. (She become overwhelmed by seeing his love for her)."

"I know you love me from the start. (She blushes to hear all these years he had known what she feels for him) I also thought you must know what I feel for you. I always tried to pour my feelings through my actions. Now, I know it was not enough. Actions can't always speak louder than words. Words have its own power to make the opposite person feel special. Do you know I always felt your presence without looking when you are around? My heart recognises you always. I know you also must be feeling same. The biggest mistake I ever have done is not confessing my feelings openly. I thought like childhood you will understand my actions without my words. But I forget that love is an exception in this case. Love needs confession, assurance to make the opposite person let know your feelings. Sorry for delaying this special moment Khushi. Better late than never."

"KHUSHI ARNAV SINGH RAIZADA, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU A LOT  MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD. YOU ARE MY WORLD. YOU ARE MY ANCHOR. YOU ARE THE REASON FOR MY EXISTENCE. WITHOUT KHUSHI THERE WILL BE NO ARNAV. I LOVE YOU KHUSHI. AND THE FEELINGS I HAVE FOR YOU CAN'T BE EXPRESSED IN WORDS. MY FEELINGS FOR YOU IS MUCH DEEPER AND INTENSE THAN LOVE. IT IS BEYOND THE CONFINES OF LOVE."

She makes him get up from his kneeling position and hugs him with his overwhelming love. She thanks her Devimayya to send a person like Arnav as her soulmate. He kisses her hair. She moves away from the embrace and look at him with all the love in the world and felt blessed to see the same emotions in a deeper form in his eyes. She felt guilty for doubting his love earlier. This is not the time to waste for mourning over their mistakes. It is the time to build a beautiful tomorrow. She looks at his eyes and says:

"ARNAV, I LOVE YOU A LOT. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU. AND I...."

He didn't let her complete the sentence before that he kissed while murmuring "I know". She also participated in his soul-sealing kiss. It was a promise and an action to show how much they meant to each other.

***THE END***

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Finally!!!

Wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

This is my first ever OS. Hope you will like it.

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