Next Day

"Where did you go yesterday, Khush? You know, how much I searched for you? You didn't even picked my calls! You went back even before I finished my class and when I came to your home last evening, aunty told you slept early. Even Aru was awake at that time! Are you alright? " Arnav ran through the college corridor and held Khushi's arm bombarding her with questions

"Arnav.. wo ... I was not feeling well yesterday.. so..I went early.." She didn't meet his eyes

"Arnav? Not Arnie? What happened to you?" He frowned

"Arnie.. I'm okay now" she finally faked a smile towards him

"Sure?" He asked still frowning

"Very Sure" her bright smile convinced him

"Good. I wanted to say something.." Arnav started with a low voice, she nodded expecting the next

"Remember .. the pair selection from each college?" Hearing him, she frowned and nodded as yes

"So.. Sonia, Ronit Sir's daughter was selected for it, on recommendation .. so the guys were trying to impress her. And she put a condition that the one who without moving away from her eye sight, manages to gift her roses will be her partner.. you know, I so wanted to be in this intercollege competition.. that is why I asked you to bring the roses" He told in a calculative tone

"Competition?" Khushi was flabbergasted

So it was all, just a Play!

And the whole night, she wasted her tears for Nothing!

"Arnie.. all that was a play? And what's so special about this Competition?" She chided

"What's so special? Khush.. do you even know, what's the prize money.. I can invest it on my future business.. I won't need to ask for bhai's money" He said dramatically

"Seriously? Don't forget, whatever you are now, is because of Abhi bhai" she was back to her usual self

"Bhai ki chamchi .. understand what I say, first.. what I meant is.. I don't want to burden myself more on him .. After, Dad passed away, he took care of me like a father himself. So It's the less I can do to make him proud of me" he winked

"Do you think, Bhai will let you .. mark my words, he himself will spend on your future" She giggled

"wow.. Khush.. keep laughing like this.. when you are not your usual self.. I don't understand, how to bring you back" He pulled her cheeks

"Just give me flowers, I can smile at any situation" she told in a soft tone

"Okkkkay! So.. Why don't you marry Kaka? He'll always keep you happy" Arnav laughed on Khushi's expression

"You idiot" she chased him while he ran away trying to save himself

Both ran until Arnav bumped into a girl, ya that's right .. it was Sonia who fell into Arnav's arms making Khushi still at her place

"Careful Arnav" told Sonia after standing properly

"My fault" he raised his hand with a sorry expression

"You are so cute.. I'm glad you are my Partner" Sonia grinned complimenting him

Arnav blushed while Khushi fumed watching the scene

"She went" Khushi hit on Arnav's arm bringing him back to reality

"I think I'm in love" he was still lost in the direction Sonia went

And He Yet Again, broke Khushi's Heart ... though Unknowingly!

Excusing herself, Khushi went to the washroom and cried her heart out

Why can't Arnav see the love she has for him?

Doesn't he know, she cannot initiate anything.. let alone opening up her feelings.. hasn't he loved her anytime?

Was it only her, loving him unconditionally?

Yes.. unconditionally.. without any condition.. that means she should not be expecting him to reciprocate her feelings.. it's her love .. her feelings .. she cannot force him to love her back.. cannot blame him for anything!

Muskuraati hai nazar,

Even though My eyes are Smiling

dil tadap ke rota hai

The heart is Crying desperately

Aur chot jab lagti hai,

And I swear, when it hurts

uff! dard bada hota hai

Uggh! The Pain gets Unbearable

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Khushi admired the gift which Arnav had given her last year on her birthday

The gift was very precious for her but seems it meant nothing to Arnav

"You love him, don't you?" She was lost in her thoughts when her mother entered inside the room

"Mumma.. you.." she ignored what her mom said and kept the gift inside drawer

"Khushi.. I know, you love him.. but I'm sorry what I'm going to say is not a good news" hearing her mother, she stilled in her place

"What happened Mumma?" Khushi turned back with a worried face

Did he Already say to everyone that he loves Sonia?

"Khushi, Aryan's health is not good.. it's getting wosre day by day.. Doctors have to operate him until next month and" Her mother told with tears but before she could complete Khsuhi Interrupted her

"What? Mumma.. what's wrong with Aru? Why didn't you told me anything?" She asked in a panicked tone

"Khushi ..doctor says he has a weak heart but listen to me.. our Aryan will be alright.. your brother is strong. We just need to arrange for money.. and your papa has talked with his boss. He will help us, but the thing is, we have to shift to Mumbai for his treatment.. you have to be away from Arnav for the time span . Don't tell him about this.. if Abhi knows, he will try to help us.. he already have so many responsibilities .. we shouldn't trouble them" her mother told in a helpless voice

"Yes Mumma. I won't say anything to Arnav or Abhi bhai. You don't worry.. we will be with Aru.. he has to be fine" she hugged her mother, and cried thinking of her brother

"We will be going away from here after a week.. tell Arnav, we are shifting , because of your Papa's work need" her mother informed her while Patting her back

"Yes Mumma" she whispered in reply

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Next Day

"Stop .. stop .. " Arnav waved his hand as soon as he saw Khushi coming forward to sit on his bike

"What? Why?" She asked with confusion

"Khush. I have some work. I'll reach home late. You go by college bus. Go fast, the bus is going to start" He pushed her towards the bus

"What work?" She asked frowning

"Ohho, khush .. you'll miss the bus if you keep asking questions.. go now!" He told in a hurry

"Ok .. ok .. busy guy" she made a face and went towards the bus

After coming some way, she realized she didn't say Arnav about they shifting to Mumbai, so she turned back and what she saw made her Still

Sonia is standing beside Arnav looking at some notes while he still sat at the bike

The next she saw, Sonia getting on bike with him and they both speeding off.. She stood speechless.

If he had wanted to take Sonia with him, couldn't he say the Truth to her?

Here, she is upset that she'll be having to go away from him but he.. he doesn't even care about her!

How she wish.. that she gather some courage and be bold enough, to confront her feelings!

Maana ke mushkil badi hain

Agreed that there are lot of difficulties

Yeh imtehaan ki ghadi hain -

And the time is testing My Love

Pal main bikhar jaaungi mein

This will break Me down in a moment

Hadh se guzar jaaungi main

Or make me cross all the limits

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Uzma.