Part38 

Arnav's statement not fully scared Khushi but it definitely shook her a bit. She kept thinking about his MILD/WILD desire. It would not be wiser to nag him, she supposed. She was seen with BOOKS all the time whereas Arnav roamed sniggering.

Khushi was chitchatting with Ratna in the living room. After coming from college, she came down getting fresh. That was her regular routine. She spends time with Ratna every day, no matter how hectic her days were. Ratna also got used to her company. She waits for Khushi every evening with different snacks.

Khushi (munching samosa): Amma, it's really delicious, especially this mint chutney.

Ratna: What do you want me to make tomorrow?

Khushi: No Amma, didn't' I say tomorrow my friend, Anu's birthday? I will go to the party directly from the college.

Ratna: Where is the party, in Anu's house or somewhere else?

Khushi: Not at her home Amma, in the hotel Purple Orchid.

Ratna: Ohh that's great. Will you come on your own?

Khushi: No Amma. I had already informed Arnavji about it. I think he will pick me up.

Ratna: Don't forget to remind him again. So that he will make himself free.

Khushi: Ok Amma.

That's when they heard Arnav's car sound. Khushi stood jerking.

Ratna: What happened?

Khushi: Amma, I have to complete an important work.

Ratna: Ohh...

Khushi: I'm going.

She ran towards their room. Ratna flinched back. She only got her sense back when Arnav tapped her shoulder.

Arnav: Mom... what happened?

Ratna: it must be you....

Arnav: ME? What?

Ratna: What did you say that Khushi is running, seeing you?

Arnav(chuckled): Really?

Ratna: Poor girl... you should have done something.

Arnav: I haven't done anything...

Ratna: I won't trust you. She is studying a lot nowadays.

Arnav: Exams are nearing that's why.

He headed towards their room smilingly.

Ratna: Do you want samosa?

Arnav(while walking): No Mom... just coffee. Send it with Hariprakash.

Ratna: Ok.

Arnav saw Khushi studying sincerely, sitting on the recliner.

Arnav: Hi...

He sat beside her gently pushing her should by his.

Khushi: Arnavji, do you want coffee?

Arnav: Hariprakash is brining.

Khushi: Ohh...

Arnav: I'm glad to see you studying.

Khushi: Why not? After all, you love me a lot.

She said sheepishly.

Arnav (circling her shoulders): A looooot...

He kissed her hair.

Khushi: Let me study.

Arnav: Wow... really?

Khushi: Hann...

Arnav(teasingly): I'm getting goosebumps on your sincerity. See...

He showed his hands, chuckling. Khushi hit his hands pouting with fake anger.

Arnav: Good girl... continue studying...

He again kissed her hair, biting his teeth. He went to the cupboard to take his casuals.

Khushi: Arnavji...

Arnav: Yes baby...

Khushi: Tomorrow...

Arnav: Your friend Anu's birthday. you told me.

Khushi: Will you come with me?

Arnav: It's your friend's party. Enjoy with your friends.

Khushi: I will enjoy even if you with me.

Arnav: But your friends may get embarrassed.

Khushi: Won't you come to pick me?

Arnav: I will try.

Khushi: Party is not at her house.

Arnav: Ohh....

Khushi: This is our final year. So she is giving us a double treat.

Arnav: That's great.

Khushi: Hotel Purple Orchid.

Arnav: Ok.

Khushi: Come with me Arnavji...

Arnav: We will go together for AR party. Ok?

Khushi pouted.

Arnav: Why Hariprakash hasn't brought coffee yet?

Khushi: Wait I will see.

She left the room.

Arnav dialed Aman. Aman received it right away.

Aman: Yes ASR...

Arnav: Cancel all our tomorrow's schedule.

Aman: But ASR...

Arnav (cutting him): ...no matter how important they are.

Aman: Ok ASR.

Arnav: Listen... do what I say.

Aman: Yes ASR.

Arnav: Tomorrow evening, there will be a birthday party in hotel purple orchid.

Aman: Ok...

Arnav narrated what Aman has to do. Aman noted down everything sincerely.

Aman: Done ASR.

Arnav disconnected the call. At the same time, Khushi entered with his coffee.

Khushi: Haven't you got fresh yet?

Arnav: I got refreshed when I saw you.

Khushi passed the coffee without expression.

Arnav(taking the coffee): Seems, like someone's mood is off?

Khushi: Go... you know everything but pretend like innocent.

Arnav: Am I looking like an innocent? Really?

Khushi: Don't have such ideas ok? Not even a newborn kid will agree you are an innocent.

Arnav(widening his eyes): Why are pouncing?

Khushi got stuck.

Arnav: What's disturbing you? are you scared of my open statement about my desires?

Next second, Khushi hugged him, unexpectedly. Arnav stunned at her sudden action.

Arnav: What happened?

Khushi: Don't know.

Arnav: Means?

Khushi: my mood is not good.

Arnav: Why?

Khushi: Don't know.

Arnav: You are making me nervous.

Khushi(raising her head stay in the hug): Don't know Arnavji... this is how I felt before La's death. I'm scared.

Though Arnav doesn't believe in such things he didn't want to discuss it. now, he has to make her mood up.

Arnav(cupping her face): At that time Arnav was not with you. But now... I'm here. Ok?

Khushi: But you are not accompanying me to the party.

Arnav: I'm not BESIDE you doesn't mean I'm not WITH you. Ok? Wherever you go my shadow will follow you... my source will protect you.

Khushi: I want to be in our arms Arnavji.

Arnav(surprised): I thought you are scared of me.

He said tilting his head.

Khushi: Khushi and scared of Arnav? No way. In fact, I'm curious you know?

Arnav: Ohh really?

Khushi: Arnavji...

Arnav asked her blinking his eyes like "what?"

Khushi: I want to be with you Arnavji.

Arnav: You are with me only Khushi.

Khushi: I don't know how to make you understand.

She said wearily.

Arnav: I understood. Let me take a bath.

Khushi sighed.

Arnav went to the washroom. He took plenty of time to get fresh as Khushi need this little gap to calm her down. Though Khushi was nervous about unknown feeling Arnav predicted it. We can't say he didn't mind about it. He did. And he did what he has to.

Arnav expected Khushi would be normal but nope. She rushed to him when he came out of the washroom. She should have waited for him. This time Arnav took her in his arms.

Arnav: Open up Khushi... what's wrong?

Khushi: Trust me. I don't know.

Arnav: What do you want me to do?

Khushi bowed down making face.

Arnav (lifting her chin up): Answer me...

Without answering, Khushi hugged him tightly, giving the answer by action.

Arnav: Means, my threatens went in vain...

He asked whispering.

Khushi: Completely. Do you think you could keep me in distance?

Arnav: I never wanted to keep you in distance.

Khushi: Mmm...

Arnav: I think we can't hold ourselves for long.

Khushi: Amma is right. Such a bore you are.

Arnav: Ohh...

Khushi: Then which idiot will be waiting for long, keeping a beautiful wife by his side?

Arnav: If you can wait for long, keeping a handsome husband by your side then why not I'm?

Khushi (dropping her jaw): If you have guts, come and play chess with me.

Arnav raised his eyebrows high, folding his hands.

To be continued...

Today's Inkitt update

Birthday Party

"If you have guts, come and play chess with me"

Khushi challenged him openly. Arnav raised his eyebrows high folding his hands. She was so much sure of his losing. Doesn't she know he intentionally loses? Still, she threw an open challenge, expecting him to accept the challenge. But Arnav answered her coolly.

Arnav: Well, think whatever... I have no GUTS.

Khushi: Haannnnn....???? Won't you play with me?

Arnav: How many times will you make me lose? Show some mercy on me.

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