Part33

Next day

The annual day was declared in Khushi's college. LA wanted to participate in the dance with Khushi and Archana. At first, Khushi denied but with the support of Ratna, LA made her agree. Being a good dancer, Khushi learned the steps easily. First of all, she wanted to divert her mind because she was suffocating Arnav's behavior, badly.

Arnav started coming home late. He stopped teasing her. In fact, he didn't even disturb her for anything which disturbed her to the core. Khushi feared death as she thought he became an old Arnav. This man was the biggest problem for Khushi no matter either he was talking to her or stopped talking to her. However, it makes her restless in different ways.

Khushi couldn't come to any conclusion why he got changed suddenly. But she was reluctant to ask him because she knew he would not give a proper answer. Let's see, how long would he go like this. Well, he should come to her with an open heart one day.

As usual, Arnav came late and got fresh. He saw Khushi running her pen on the blank sheet irritatingly. He thought that she was stuck in something.

Arnav: Are you ok Khushi? (she nodded yes) Do you want anything? (she nodded no) if you have any doubt about your subject then I can help you.

Khushi was surprised. Is he ready to help her in her studies? She didn't want to deny it. She nodded yes. He came and sat beside her.

Arnav: Tell me what do you want?

Khushi told him a particular chapter which she already studied well. Arnav went through it for once while Khushi looking at him without blinking. Arnav started explaining it. He sensed her constant gaze on him. He asked her question in between his explanation to check, either she was listening or not. Khushi answered all of his questions. But for some questions, Arnav shook her shoulder to get the answer as she was lost in him.

Teaching is a blessing. Not everyone can teach. It needs extraordinary talent. It's a kind of art. Our Khushi's husband was an artist in it. Though Khushi already knew the chapter she didn't get bored to hear it again from him as Arnav had very good teaching ability and Khushi adored it a lot.

Arnav: Clear?

Khushi nodded yes. Arnav was about to stand, she asked him another chapter and Arnav didn't deny it. She enjoyed his teaching. We can't say that she didn't enjoy the teacher's nearness. To our surprise, she didn't hesitate to do it openly. Her eyes were wandering on his handsome face. A hair strand that was falling on his forehead gave him a hot look and Khushi was melting in that hotness.

Arnav knew very well that her concentration was not on the lesson. But he went speechless when she answered his questions. Khushi smiled inwardly.

Khushi became mad about her own feelings. She got irritated when Arnav kept on teasing her. But she herself was creating chances to be with him when he distancing. Why so? Did she pretend that she doesn't like his naughtiness?

After a while, she yawned.

Arnav: Are you sleepy? (She nodded yes.) Ok, go to sleep. You can wake me up if you want my help. (she nodded ok)

Khushi: Arnav...

Arnav looked at her raising his eyebrows.

Khushi: Thank you.

Arnav(smirking): Mention not.

He switched off the lights and took the right side of the bed as usual. He closed his eyes to get some sleep which was far away for Khushi.

Three days later

Arnav got a call on his mobile. It was from Anjali. He became tensed.

Anjali: Hi Arnav...

Arnav(tensed): Hope no problem with Khushi.

Anjali: No no. I just want to invite you to the Annual day function of our college. I knew you will definitely come as Khushi's dance program is there. Won't you?

Arnav got amazed because he was unaware of the matter. But he didn't show it to Anjali.

Arnav: Yah. I will surely come. Or else she will beat me. He chuckled.

Anjali (laughing): That's it. Be there on time.

She disconnected the call. Arnav remembered, Khushi pressing her legs last night. Is this the reason? Because of continued dance practice, her legs should have pained. Ratna also didn't say anything regarding. She might have thought that Khushi would have told him. He thought to give her surprise on the Annual day.

Annual day

Anjali was extremely happy seeing Arnav in the college. After greeting him gladly she dragged him to Shyam. Shyam hugged him emotionally.

Shyam: I'm so glad to see you here again.

Arnav: I'm also happy to see you (pause) mama(jeejaji)

Anjali: Come on guys, the next one is Khushi's program.

Arnav nodded and came in front of the stage where Garima, Shashi, NK, and his parents were already present. Khushi, La, and Archana appeared on the stage. They danced to the latest Tamil song. We don't need to say Arnav lost himself in Khushi's movements. They got a great round of applause for their amazing performance. They supposed to go backstage; Khushi looked at her family and also Arnav. She was surprised to see him. Without showing her excitement she rushed to them. Arnav was watching her actions smilingly... silently and Khushi knew that. She acted like she didn't see him. Everyone hugged her and LA one by one. Nk shared hi-fi. She supposed to go from there, Arnav gently pulled her. Before she composed herself he gently hugged her taking a step ahead. Khushi's eyes went wide open by the sudden impact. She always feels havoc in her stomach whenever he comes close to her.

Arnav: Good performance (in her ear) you acted well like you didn't see me.

His hot breath fanned on her ear. She broke the hug and looked at his smiling face which always makes her dizzy. She felt a tug when she turned to go. Her wrist was in his clutch. He lightly pulled her close to him again and was about to say what he felt when she danced. Something dragged Arnav's attention and his expression changed like a beast. He gritted his teeth which confused Khushi. She looked in the direction where his eyes were pouring lava. She saw a woman standing there gulping. Arnav wanted to leave the place right away as he didn't want to create a scene in public. But he stopped hearing that woman calling his name. How dare she?

Woman(hesitatingly): Arnav... how are you?

Arnav (gave a sharp glare to the woman): I have not yet become a murderer. It will surely happen if you say one more word.

Anjali and Shyam rushed towards the woman.

Anjali: What the hell are doing Saritha? How dare you talk to him? Goooo she shouted.

That's when Khushi understood who that woman was. Saritha... Akash's girlfriend. She was the sole reason for everything. Arnav didn't like to stay there anymore. He started walking with full rage. Khushi followed him panicking. She stopped him when they came aloof.

She wanted to sort the issue right away, enough of dragging. How could she miss this chance? Not at all. She knew he was in extreme anger but she won't get a better chance than this to bring out his heart.

Khushi: Why are you leaving?

Arnav: you don't have any idea what I'm undergoing right now.

Khushi: But, suddenly what happened to you?

Arnav: Khushi, don't ask me anything.

Khushi: Why did your expression change seeing that woman?

Arnav: I don't want to talk about her.

Khushi: Why?

Arnav: Khushi you don't know who she is.

Khushi: I know. (pause) She is Saritha. Akash's girlfriend.

Arnav was stunned. How did she know about her? Did she gather details about his past?

Arnav: Let me go Khushi. I don't want to see that woman again.

Khushi: Why Arnav? Why are you running from her? Why are you angry with her? Committing suicide was Akash's mistake. He had committed suicide but what he should have done was to make Saritha feel bad for missing him. He was a coward who didn't have the capability to face it as a challenge.

Arnav(shouting): Enoughhhh...... He was not a coward but a true lover who gave his life for his love as he promised. It's very easy to say anything but only the person knows the pain who undergoes it because It's not a matter to be explained but to be felt.

Khushi (sarcastically): See, who is talking about love. You surprised me by supporting love. What made you do so? What do you know about love? Did you ever feel the pain of love? Do you know the value of love?

Arnav(gritting his teeth): Of course I know the value of love. That's why I married you because I know you love me.

Khushi was stuck.

Khushi(composing): Ohh really? So what if I Love you? Does it make difference?

Arnav fisted his fingers to control his anger which was overpowering him.

Khushi: Tell me Arnav... does it ever make difference? S This time she screamed in anger.

He dragged her with the same anger by her shoulders.

Arnav(gritting his teeth): yes it makes difference because I love you damn it...

Everything around them stopped for a while. They were looking at each other with different emotions. Neither Khushi expected this kind of confession nor did Arnav expect that he would confess his love like this. But they didn't bother about it.

Arnav left the place leaving Khushi with a blissful smile.

Confession... Khushi always wanted from Arnav. Finally, he confessed it unexpectedly. Their hide and seek game came to an end. But there is an unknown truth to be revealed to Khushi. How will Khushi handle it if she got to know it?

To be continued.........