Is This Love Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Khushi had not slept well in the two days.

She had made up her mind and she was not going to change it. Especially after the convo she had with Garima a day before. That conversation had made her confusion clear, although the decision she had made, pierced her heart every second.

Khushi was not the type of person who could easily open to people. Losing her parents at an early age and being adopted by Garima and shashi had been a difficult journey, although they loved her, as much as they loved their own daughter Payal. She was still finding it difficult to live upto their expectations ever since she was small. She didn't want to hurt the people who saved from almost dying, who saved her from becoming an orphan.

Khushi was a shy girl.

The only person she could speak her heart out to was Payal but at this point in time she could not be the end of her sister's happiness. Khushi knew Payal very well, if Khushi told her about her problems then Payal would leave all her happiness aside and get upset with Khushi's problem.

When Khushi was a child she was really scared of the world. She could clearly remember herself sitting in the corner of her school corridor when some of her classmates had come up and started teasing her about her being an orphan.

Just as they were about to come and snatch her bag which she was clutching to her chest, she heard a loud thud. The person coming towards her had stopped in his tracks because he was slapped really hard in the face, by Payal.

That was the first time Khushi had seen Payal. Payal was a year older than Khushi. She had stopped people from teasing her and had said out loud "Khushi meri behen hai! Samjhe tum sab? And don't you dare come near my sister."

The principle had called Payal's parents for slapping the guy whose tooth was broken. Instead of getting angry her parents were proud that their daughter had done the right thing thus adopting Khushi as Payal's younger sister.

Till this day Payal's loved had not lessened, instead Payal was the best sister anyone could dream of. Tying Khushi's hair everyday, putting her to sleep in her lap, telling stories, sharing secrets, giving knowledge about the reality of the world. She was all in one.

Khushi was really overwhelmed by thinking about Payal. Payal had turned her life upside down, giving her the love that she deserved and she could not repay her sister by creating problems for her when she was about to marry the love of her life.

As Khushi's thought wandered to Arnav, she remembered the first time that she had seen him. The aura of the personality he had had attracted her in the first sight. Khushi had a crush on him instantly but she barely knew it. Khushi being a simple and innocent girl did not understand these feelings until Arnav himself approached her.

Arnav was a really nice guy. From their encounter in the few weeks she could tell how clean hearted and simple he was. Her envy had grown for him. He was the most eligible bachelor of the town, a man known for his anger and merciless behavior…. For Others!

For Khushi he was just Arnav, plain Arnav. A man who said sorry even if he thought he had hurt her, not being even sure if she was angry he would still apologize. She knew sorry was a word which was magic for others, anyone else would sacrifice their most precious asset just to hear him say sorry but for Khushi? She just needed a little upsetness on her face to make him apologize.

She wanted to tell him that she was going to get married but she refrained from doing so. She had a reason.

Being the type of person that Khushi was, she didn't want people around her to be upset because of her, she didn't want people to misunderstand her, and she didn't want people to think she was an attention seeker. She liked solving her problems by herself. Khushi was a type of person who wouldn't bother anyone with her problem unless the problem was that she was dying and needed a glass of water, then only she would ask for water.

She was scared he would think she was trying to pressurize him for marrying her, afterall he was a business tycoon and she was an ordinary girl with morals. She could not force him to think that way; if he wanted to marry her then he would tell her.

Khushi's conscience was clear.

Devi maiyya breathed heavily, you are not wrong baby, the world is that way, they think what they want to, I understand how difficult it is for you to voice out your problems. Don't worry baby I am thinking…

Khushi got up from bed and went for a bath. As she was getting ready she remembered the conversation she had had the night before with Garima.

*FLASBACK*

Garima entered Khushi's room and sat down beside Khushi who was trying to busy herself in finalizing the guest list for the fashion show. Garima had seen an upset Khushi and had made up her mind to speak to her daughter. As she sat down, Khushi looked up and tried to smile at Garima.

"Aree amma come sit…" she said clearing some scattered papers.

Garima smiled and touched Khushi's left cheek. "Bitiya I am here to talk to you…"

Khushi's smile faded looking at her amma's pale face and broken voice.

"Kya hua amma?" she asked in a concerned voice placing her hand over garima's which was on her cheek.

"Bitiya do you think we have made a wrong decision for your marriage? Don't deny it, I have seen you upset numerous times. I assume you think your bauji and I have pressurized you."

Khushi was on the verge of tears looking at her mother's guilty face. Khushi had seen how happy Garima was after fixing both her daughter's marriage. She couldn't stop smiling. But now? Garima looked extremely disheartened and Khushi shattered when she saw a tear escape garima's eyes.

Khushi immediately hugged Garima.

Garima cried in her arms till her sobbing turned lighter as Garima broke the hug. She got up and whispered in broken voice…

"We are sorry that we couldn't be good parents to you. We have failed.." Garima choked on her words as fresh tears flew from her eyes "We failed in doing the best for you and unknowingly we pressurized you. I am sorry Khushi. The choice is yours. I will break the alliance tomorrow itself…"

Khushi?

Garima had never called Khushi like this with her name. She had always addressed her using 'bitiya' but today Khushi's name felt like a curse to her. She felt disowned. Khushi knew the ball was in her court. Then and there Khushi made her decision. She could not break her parents heart for the sake of a man whom she wasn't sure would marry her or not.

Khushi ran out of her room searching for Garima and found her sitting on the step of their back-door, crying. The sight pierced Khushi's heart. She sat in front of Garima and buried her head in her lap.

"Amma I am ready to marry, with my own will. I trust your decision!"

*END OF FLASHBACK*

Khushi sighed heavily as she plastered a fake smile on her face and walked out of her room. Garima was in the kitchen cooking kheer for Khushi. As Khushi went up Garima served it in abowl and brought it upto Khushi, smiling she said..

"Bitiya now that you have agreed this kheer is for mooh meetha rasam. Congratulations, you made us proud." As she leaned and kissed Khushi on the forehead.

Khushi felt happy that Garima had again started regarding her as bitiya. She was happy that her parents were happy. She ate the kheer and left for work.

Today HE was coming back!

Arnav had not called Khushi in the two days but he had not forgotten to send her messages every two hours or so telling her how much he missed her. But Khushi never replied much to his anxiety.

Arnav was a man of few words.

He hardly spoke his heart to anyone and here he was pouring his feelings like water in the waterfall. Arnav smiled and thought, all because of Khushi.

When Khushi had not replied at any of his texts he assumed she might be busy and angry that he was not calling and instead sending text messages. He was waiting eagerly for the plane to land so he could go to her, scoop her in his arms. Kiss her forehead and tell her how much he missed her and he didn't call her because he was scared if he listened to her sweet and lively voice, he might end up leaving all his work and come running to her.

Much to Arnav's displeasure as he landed, he was informed that he had four back to back meetings, two international conferences and a local deal signing.

Arnav sighed looking at his schedule as he mentally apologized to Khushi for delaying meeting her. She was his most important meeting but this was his responsibility, he was the owner of AR employing over 2850 people. He fed 2850 families and his one wrong decision might lead them to starve.

He had to attend the meetings.

Is This Love Chapter 10

Chapter 10


*AT GUPTA HOUSE*

Khushi just entered her house after being dropped by Arnav.

She had been thinking all the while how to tell her parents that she didn't want to marry the guy of their choice. How can she hurt them? They expected her to trust their decision. How could she possibly do this to them? They had given her so much love despite being her foster parents.
They would think that they had some fault in her upbringing that she didn't trust them.

Khushi was in a real turmoil. She couldn't bring herself to talk about the alliance to Arnav and now she didn't have the courage to say no to her parents. She silently prayed to devi maiyya as she stepped inside the house.

She instantly felt the atmosphere was really jovial because she could hear shashi and Garima laughing. She entered with low eyes not being able to look at them directly. Garima stood up and came upto Khushi.

"Khushi beta thank god you came. We have a good news." Garima said.

While shashi smiled and replied. "We are so glad that we got the rishta from the Raizada's and we just couldn't refuse."

WHAT????

Thought Khushi as her mouth hung open!

Alliance?

From the Raizada family?

She was literally jumping in her mind with all the worries flying out of the window. She was the happiest person on earth when Garima's voice broke her thoughts.

"We are so happy for Payal! Because Akaash is a really nice boy and we just couldn't say no."

Now Khushi got the ultimate shock of her life. She felt as if someone stabbed her right in the heart and ripped it off. She couldn't believe her fate. Just then she saw Payal coming towards them with a tray of tea in her hands, happiness evident on her face. Khushi knew that Payal and Akaash loved each other from college because Payal never hid anything from Khushi.

Khushi mentally slapped herself. Here she was supposed to feel happy for her sister and she was feeling sad about herself? How can I be so selfish? Thought Khushi as she smiled hiding her disappointment.

"Congratulations jiji'" Khushi whispered as Payal came to stand in front of her. They shared a beautiful sisterly hug. Khushi felt really happy for Payal. Khushi knew Akaash since Payal had introduced them and Khushi also knew that he would keep Payal more than just happy."

Just then Buaji entered.

"Oh such a lovely news. I have confirmed the alliance of my sanka devi!!!"

Now Khushi literally had a heart attack! Her alliance fixed without her permission??

What?
How?
And Why?

She really couldn't understand as her mind went blank due to the shocks she was getting within minutes! While Buaji continued'

"Garima the house is so big and they are really rich. The boy is really sweet and handsome. But the best part is that the family is so loving and caring that they will keep our bitiya happy all the time. She can never get a better home."

Khushi was on the verge of tears so she quickly ran to her room closing the door after her as she sat down leaning on the door crying. She heard Buaji say "Lagta hai Sharma gayi'" and they all giggled.

Now what would Khushi do?

Her alliance was fixed. How could she break it and let her family face discrimination? They had treated her as their own, especially Buaji had always been pampering Khushi all her life. Khushi couldn't repay her like this!

Now what would she do?


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*AT SHANTIVAN*

Arnav  had just returned from the office as he was walking by the passage to his room, he heard Anjali and nani talking in Anjali's room. He stopped outside the wall of the room to hear them.

Anjali said to nani I a happy voice "I am so glad that manorma mami has asked for Payal's hand. Now Akaash will get married soon."

Nani replied thoughtfully "Only if we knew how serious Chotey is about Khushi bitiya then we could have asked for her hand in marriage as well."

Anjali replied re-assuring nani "Don't worry nani I will talk to Chotey very soon. I will let you kow what he thinks about his marriage with Khushi ji"

Arnav smiled. As in he literally smiled like a small child. Just the idea of Khushi as his wife made his stomach fill with butterflies and an overwhelming feeling took over in his heart.

He wanted to marry her'. Soon!

Just as Arnav reached his room her got a call from Aman'



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*AT SHANTIVAN*



The sun rays hit her eyes and she was forced to open her eyes. Khushi realized she had drifted to sleep crying in the bed. She also remembered that Payal had knocked and come in while Khushi quickly wiped her tears trying to smile. That was probably the first time Payal didn't notice that Khushi had been crying. Maybe she was too happy, thought Khushi and again became happy for Payal but sadness overcame her as she remembered the decision she had to make now...


*FLASHBACK*




"Areh jiji aap? Aao'." Khushi tried to speak in a normal voice as Payal ran straight into Khushi's arms hugging her tightly again. "My dream is finally coming true Khushi." She heard Payal whisper and she felt some moistness on her shoulder and realized that Payal was crying.


"Kya hua jiji?" Khushi asked very concerned as she cupped Payal's face.

Payal smiled and replied "Its tears of happiness."

They sat on the bed and Payal spoke her heart out to Khushi as she always did.

"You know Khushi I was really scared that if Akaash ji does not send the rishta on time then amma and babuji will fix my marriage elsewhere and I would never ever be able to refuse them."

This pricked Khushi's heart even more. If Payal wouldn't refuse then who was she to do so? She asked Payal "..Jiji you wouldn't refuse even if it meant you would have to marry someone else and not the you love?"

Payal smiled and replied "Yes Khushi I would marry the one mom and dad chose for me. I love Akaash ji BUT not more tha I love amma and babuji. I can never hurt them for my personal benefit."

Khushi was about to cry listening to  Payal's answer. She asked again ' "Would you be happy with someone else jiji?"

Payal sighed and cupped Khushi's left cheek "I don't really know but I guess that doesn't matter now as Akaash ji has asked my hand so I am marrying the one I love, and that too with everyone's permission."

Permission? Thought Khushi.

She wished she had known a little earlier that she would fall for Arnav and she would be sure about his feelings to talk about it with her family.

Payal was so happy that Khushi didn't want to bother her with her own problems. She wanted to let Payal enjoy her share of happiness rather than being upset with Khushi's problems. So Khushi hugged Payal again, changed in her night suit. She sobbed lightly as she thought of what Payal had said about not hurting amma and babuji, Khushi didn't know when she drifted off to sleep'


*END OF FLASHBACK*




Khushi was in no mood of going anywhere today. How will she tell the man that she loved that she will be marrying someone else? How can she tell him that she can never be his now?

How would he react? She doesn't even know if he loves her and if he had ever planned of marrying her. This confusion was getting more complex by the second.

But wait..

 What?

Khushi just admitted that she loved him? She loved Arnav Singh Raizada?

Khushi realized she had now given her feelings an official name called'.LOVE!!

And how unfortunate was she that she cannot tell him that she loves him it won't be appropriate. She belongs to someone else and she cannot love him anymore.

Just the thought of it made Khushi eyes fill up with fresh tears, which she let flow freely.

She thought it would be best to cry her heart out and move on'.

But would she able to?

The main thing was that Khushi was still unsure that Arnav wanted to marry her or not.

She couldn't break her parents heart for the sake of her own assumption, she needed to talk with Arnav and ask him what he actually felt about her.

She knew he was damn serious about her, no doubt!

But would this seriousness lead to marriage?


Khushi got up with a heavy heart and got ready for work. As she walked into the living room for breakfast she heard amma telling Buaji how happy she was for her daughters and that her daughters had made her proud.

Khushi heard Buaji say that she was really going to miss Khushi because Khushi was the life of the house. Khushi had no idea what to do. She had no one to talk to as yet. She felt extremely lonely.  That's when Garima noticed Khushi was standing nearby and lost in her thoughts.

"Areh Khushi bitiya why are you standing there? Come and have your breakfast."

Khushi managed a small smile and walked in the kitchen. But Khushi had lost appetite and Garima noticed this because she knew that Khushi was a foodie. She wondered what was wrong with Khushi. And she made up her mind to have a small heart to heart talk with her soon' very soon.




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Khushi reached AR.  She got off the auto and paid the drive as she saw the building. It was tall and vibrant, perfect in its own accord exactly like the person who owned the building.

Khushi tried to prepare herself mentally as she entered. Khushi you are now a just an ordinary employee of AR and now you will be married off somewhere soon. You are here just to work. She closed her eyes and prayed to devi maiyya to give her the strength.


Devi maiyya sighed at the prayer of the poor soul. What could she do to help? Now Devi maiyya was in turmoil. What plan would she make to help Khushi?

Devi maiyya now had a lot of homework to do, she had a relationship to save, of her biggest devotee.

Khushi entered her cabin and instantly her eyes flew to her desk. There kept was a bouquet full of red roses and white lilies and a box of chocolate beside with a small note on top of it.

She forgot all the problems for a moment as her face lit up and ran to the note and read it.

"Baby I am so sorry that I won't be in town for two days. Duty calls. A very important meeting has come up in Mumbai but I promise I will be back soon. Till then take care and miss me. I will call you as soon as I reach there. 'Arnav"

The note gave birth to so many emotions inside her.

First of all, happiness because he made her feel so special and he was apologizing for going out of town for a meeting. Secondly she felt special because the he made her feel as if she was his wife. Thirdly upsetness because he wouldn't be around for two days and lastly sadness as she realized she does not deserve all this anymore. She does not belong to him anymore!!

The last reason made her heart cry out in pain!

Khushi held the flowers to her heart and hugged it, closing her eyes she felt emptiness take over her. She cannot marry someone else. Why doesn't she deserve this happiness? What was wrong in love marriage?

Khushi was not able to draw a correct conclusion anymore. And Arnav behaving this way was definitely not helping her!

Khushi spent the rest of the day preparing for the upcoming fashion event. She knew it meant a lot for the company and she being a hardworking employee gave it her best. So she was almost successful in diverting her mind from elsewhere and concentrating on work.


She was successful in doing so until her phone rand and the screen flashed "Arnavji"

She was reluctant but she knew she had to answer his phone because she couldn't spoil his mood on a business trip, she knew he wouldn't concentrate on the meeting if she didn't answer.

"Hello"

"Hey sweetheart... Flowers ache lage?" came an extremely husky voice making her heart skip a beat.

"Hmm" was all she could reply.

"I just reached my hotel now. So missing me?" he asked curiously making her smile and she retorted with a "Nahi toh" making him smile now.

"Im sorry I had to leave without meeting you." Arnav said in sad voice.

Khushi's heart sank listening to his voice, how can she ever break his heart?

She replied trying to cheer him up "Arnavji I am not angry at all and please don't say sorry, work is important"

"But not more than you"

This one line made her heart skip a beat. How much more can she fall in love with him?

He was saying sorry!

He was concerned! Caring! Loving! Sweet! Understanding!

He was just perfect!

Khushi still didn't want him to know anything as yet because he might leave the meeting and come right over. Khushi was not that type of a person who would trouble others for her own problems.

Although she had no idea what she would do she talked casually to let him be free minded during the meeting.

He chatted for about half an hour when he was informed that the meeting was to commence he kept the phone but promised to call again.

As Khushi kept the phone she sighed heavily and sat down with a very guilty heart, tears rushing out.

NO!

She scolded herself!

She had to be strong. She cannot betray her parents for her own happiness. She will tell Arnav everything as soon as he arrives and things will be OVER, once in for all!!!

Is This Love Chapter 9

Chapter 9


*At Gupta house*





Garima: areh Khushi bitiya zara yahan toh aana..

Khushi: jii

Garima: bitiya…who tere bauji aur hum tujhse kuch kehna chahte hain (you dad and I want to say something to you)

Khushi: jii maa kahiye..

Garima: beta who tere liye rishta aaya hai…

Khushi was shell shocked would be an understatement! What was this? Why was devi maiyya playing with her emotions? Now what would she do? How will she deny her parents and tell them that she was falling for her boss? What would they think about her? How will they react?

Shashi: beta na mat kehna….rishta bahut acha hai… aur tumhare liye isse acha rishta nahin ho sakta hai..(beta please don't say no. this is the best proposal one can get)

Garima: haan Khushi.. who bahut ache log hain aur tum bahut khush rahoge…(they are very nice people and you will be very happy)

Khushi was in tears now.

Khushi: maa..main? abhi?...woh…

Garima: tum jaldbaazi mein kuch mat kehna bitiya. Ache se soch lo. Magar umeed hai ki tuhe humare faisle par bharosa hai ki hum tera bhala chahte hai (don't make a hasty decision. Take your time to think but we hope that you trust us and understand that we want the best for you and our decision is right)

Khushi was in turmoil.

She didn't know what to do. She just ran to her room and closed the door behind her crying bitterly. After crying for a few hours she decided that she could not go against her parent's decision. They love her and want the best for her. But her heart would not go for this decision.

But she could not just break their hearts for the sake of this attraction she shared with Arnav.

And how could she possibly tell them about Arnav because he had not said anything about being in love with her let alone wanting to marry her.

Things were just getting perfect when this happened!







*Next Day at AR Corp*





Arnav: Khushi! In my cabin NOW!

Khushi ran quickly with the files she was sorting and his coffee and picking up the letter he asked for from Aman's desk and reached his table her breathing still hard due to the running. And in the next instant she could feel him standing right beside her. Offering water to her. She took it and drank thirstily while he smiled.

Arnav slowly mumbled in her ears….

" I'm sorry baby that I make you run like this. Care to punish me?"

And in the next instant she felt his breath on her neck and her breath hitched when she felt his lips touch her skin lightly. She closed her eyes trying to give some sense to her blank mind. She couldn't think. She couldn't act. She could just FEEL!

She could feel light butterfly kisses on her neck tickling her senses.

She wanted to feel like this ALWAYS! It just felt so damn RIGHT!

RIGHT?

Then her mind started to work again. All the memories of previous night refreshed. She was bound to get married to someone else. And what was she doing here? Why was this happening to her?

She moved away making Arnav a bit confused but he thought she was uncomfortable and he whispered a sorry making her close her eyes in awe.

Arnav: I'm sorry Khushi I should not be forcing myself on you like this. But….but..(he tried to gather his thoughts)…but…whenever I see you I don't know why I lose all the control that I have!...i am sorry baby I promise I will try to keep in my limits next time…

Khushi just couldn't control herself anymore…she turned around and hugged him as tightly as she could making Arnav stumble a bit but he was overwhelmed as he hugged her back. He was scared when he thought she was angry he kissed her again. He kissed her hair lightly and kept her in his warm embrace for what seemed like eternity.

She felt so perfect in his arms.

She made up her mind that she would say no to the alliance and she would discuss this with Arnav soon. Very soon.





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It was evening and Khushi was packing her stuff when Arnav entered her cabin.

Arnav: Khushi. Let me drop you home?
Khushi: nahi arnavji hum chale jayenge..
Arnav: Khushi ….please!
Khushi: aap aisa kyun karte hain?

Just then Arnav's phone buzzed and he replied to Khushi while reading the message on his cell.

Arnav: its not that. Its just recently there has been a lot in the news about eve teasing, kidnapping and all that I don't want you to go alone on the roads looking for a rickshaw.

Khushi was overwhelmed by the concern.

Khushi: par baaki sab bhi toh….

Khushi couldn't complete her sentence when Arnav held her by the shoulders. "Tum mere liye baaki sab mein nahi ho! Samjhi tum?? I don't want to lose you at any cost! Get it damnit?"

Khushi was getting surprised everyday by his behavior. How could he be so protective about her so she just plainly agreed for him to drop her.

While in the car Arnav told Khushi that he got a message from Aman saying that the date for their fashion show was now confirmed and that Aman said all the foreign delegates would also be attending so they needed to be perfect now. It was one week later and Khushi was to help Aman for the preparation.




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Khushi sat cross legged on her bed taking out all the decoration criteria booklets and some beautiful designs as she busied herself with the work so she would not think much about the proposal. She was able to concentrate because she was home alone with Payal who was busy watching her favorite TV serial "Bhooton Ka Teyohaar"(The Ghost's Festival!) and the rest of the family members were away for a pooja ceremony at buaji's friend's house.

Khushi put her long silky hair up in a bun so she could work without it falling on her face. She took out a pen and paper and started making a schedule for the preparations. Just as she began her phone beeped..

"If I know you well, you have started preparing for the fashion event. ~A"

Khushi smiled at the text and replied. "You do know me well Arnavji aur aap ke paas koi kaam nahi hai? Mujhe pareshaan karne ke alawa? ~K"

Arnav read her text and he could imagine her smile as she must have replied. He smiled thinking too. She really does know how to tease me. But I am Arnav Singh Raizada…

"Nahi. I don't have any other work to do. Should I join you? ~A" he already knew she would gasp at the reply and then her mouth will be in a perfect "O". He chuckled. This girl is seriously mad.

And as he predicted she gasped and made an "o" with her mouth and replied…

"You don't have work but I have loads of work to do!"

He smiled again and replied…

"Let me help you baby…" and he predicted her blush already!


She blushed and replied "Arnavji!!"

"Yeah Khushi?" he replied in an innocent manner making her smile.

"Aap… "She sent an incomplete text not able to find appropriate words for Arnav and instantly a reply came..."Main kya Khushi?" She smiled and replied "Kuch nahi".
For a few minutes they both waited for each other to reply but none had words. So finally Khushi gave up and texted him a goodnight and the reply came "Can I hear you say goodnight in your voice so that my night is actually good?"

Khushi smiled at his sweet response and called him up as he picked up before one full ring she realized how desperate he was to talk to her. "Goodnight Arnavji" said Khushi. "Bas?" he asked not wanting to end the convo Yet!

"Kyun? Aur kuch tha?" Khushi asked confused.

"umm nahi but can you just… umm..just…stay on the phone for a while…" and with that he added a small "Please!" and Khushi melted. How couldn't she when the Arnav Singh Raizada was actually saying please to her!

"Theek hai "smiled Khushi.

They stayed on the phone like for one hour or so without saying much, hearing each other breathe. They felt so content even in the silence. Khushi had never felt this way before. She never knew even silence could be so meaningful. She learnt something new from Arnav.



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Is This Love Chapter 8

Chapter 8

 

*At Shantivan*

The morning sunshine greeted the hot creature aka Arnav Singh Raizada. He slowly opened his eyes. It was the first time in his life that Arnav had woken up late.  He was always up before sunrise to train (after all maintaining such a body is difficult *wink wink*) and also to check his emails. But today he was gladly late. Now as he came to his senses he started remembering the wonderful time he spent with his dii after such a long time. He smiled at the thought of their conversation KHUSHI. He had slept late because he was telling dii about Khushi and dii had promised to help Arnav by knowing what Khushi held in her heart for him.

For this reason Anjali had planned to take Khushi for shopping. This meant that Arnav wouldn't be seeing Khushi for the whole day. But he guessed that it was for the best. Then suddenly an idea struck him!

He got up freshened up, bathed and was getting ready when Anjali knocked on his door.

"Come in dii.."

"Chotey your coffee. And what is this you are not ready yet? Chotey and late?"

"Umm yeah dii.."

""oh by the way I will be coming to your office with you and from there I will go shopping with khushiji.."

Arnav blushed by hearing only her name.

"Areh waah. My Chotey has started to blush now?"

"Dii! Will you stop teasing me?"

Arnav and Anjali leave for office. Upon reaching the office Anjali excuses herself and says she will come to his cabin in a while and to ask Khushi to be ready to leave with her.

***

"You know I really can't do this all the time. When will ask for my hand from Arnav?"

"Very soon sweetheart, mum and dad are coming to India next week Friday and Saturday we have the fashion show. How about I get them to your house on Sunday?"

"They're coming to India? Suddenly?"

"Moment spoiler much! Here I am asking about our marriage and you are asking the reason for their arrival anyways... My little sis Lavanya is getting engaged to your cousin NK...That's why'"

"Oh Lavanya is your sister???"

"Today NK bhai had called to inform us about his engagement. I didn't know he was getting engaged to your sister."

"Umm anyways leave all that. Why did you come to the office today? Anything special or an excuse to meet me?"

"AMAN! I don't always make excuses to meet you. I came for a small work of bhai."

"Acha theek hai my princess Anjali. Atleast I got to see you. You know it was really surprising for me that Arnav accepted our relationship. I mean he'"

"Because he trusts you. He knows you truly love me Aman."

"I love you."

Anjali smiles and Aman suggests that they should go and meet Arnav before Anjali goes for shopping. While Anjali tells Aman about her plan to ask Khushi about her feelings. Aman was really happy and assured Anjali that Khushi is indeed gem of a person. He tells her that she will be leaving Arnav soon and it will be really good that Khushi will be with him. He wouldn't feel lonely and nani would absolutely love Khushi.

****

Arnav enters his cabin and tells the peon to call Khushi in his office. Khushi enters his office and stands in front of his desk. "Yes sir?"

"Khushi, Anjali is here and she has requested me to let you go shopping with her. She wants to buy gifts for Lavanya and NK since they are returning on Friday. So you can take a day off and go shopping with her. Don't worry as Aman will handle everything here."

"Are you sure sir?"

"100%"

Just then Anjali enters with Aman and Khushi is shocked to see them hand in hand. When Anjali sees Khushi looking at them shocked she realizes that she is holding Aman's hand. She blushes and leaves his hand. The expression on Khushi's face remains constant, still shocked. Arnav smiles at his pagal ladki.

"Areh khushiji did Chotey tell you that we are going for shopping." Anjali said trying to change the topic.

"Khushi please close your mouth." Arnav said laughing at her.

Anjali glared at Arnav trying to indicate him not to make it obvious that something was up. But Arnav would tell Khushi anyway because he wanted her to know everything related to his family. He didn't know why but he felt that she should be a part of his life. Always.

"Khushi, dii and Aman are a couple."

********

Anjali was on the counter cashing the gifts while she was smiling continuously at the morning scene in Arnav's office. The way Khushi's eyes were about to pop out and Arnav just came around the desk, held her hand and told her that it was natural and it just happens. Then she remembered how Aman had passed her a flying kiss when Arnav wasn't looking. Besharam! She thought.

Anjali and Khushi had a wonderful time in the shopping session. They had talked about a lot of things which made their bond grow stronger. Khushi had admitted that she felt something for Arnav which was more than just attraction but since this was her first time she needed time to think and Anjali completely understood.

Who knew Anjali would be such a cupid!

*****

Now that Khushi was not around how could Arnav concentrate?

Correction!

When she was around he still couldn't concentrate as all his focus was on her always!

But he wanted to see her and he thought now was the right time to execute the plan that he thought of in the morning. So he called up Anjali.

"Hello dii. Shopping done?... Great!... I'm coming to have lunch with you."

When Arnav was upset I the morning that Khushi won't be around for the day he had decided to have lunch with them to steal some romantic moments with his ever so gorgeous lady. Looking at his reflection in the mirror he put on his killer glasses and took off his SUV.

*****

"Anjaliji what are we doing here? I'm really hungry. Can we go and have lunch now?"

"areh khushiji let Chotey come'"

Khushi couldn't let Anjali complete and her eyes grew wide. "What? Arnavji is coming here?"

Anjali smiled "To have lunch with us."

"Why?"

"Areh! Why are you being so conscious? It's okay. It's just a plain lunch khushiji."

Khushi didn't believe her as memories of their previous lunch came rushing to Khushi. The way he held her hand under the table. The way he was blushing. The way he made a million butterflies parade in her stomach. And Khushi gulped. This lunch won't be plain!

*****

Arnav parked his SUV and came down in the lift. He couldn't hide his smile as the lift opened and he spotted a nervous Khushi. She was looking down biting her bottom lips, trying

 Not to meet his gaze. Nervous are we Ms. Gupta? Smirked Arnav.

Today was going to be fun!

"Hey dii.."

"Chotey Khushi ji is famished. Can we go and have our lunch now?"

"Sure dii."

They went to a simple restaurant instead of a high-shot one as they wanted to make Khushi comfortable. Arnav had texted Anjali about this earlier as he knew saying this in front of Khushi would make her upset. And thing that was the last thing he wanted to do ' make her upset!

They seated themselves on a round table. The restaurant wasn't exquisite and sophisticated infact it was simple and really comfortable. Best of all things Khushi was smiling! The waiter came and Khushi happily gave orders on everyone's behalf. Gosh how much does this girl eat?

As usual Arnav and Khushi were sitting beside each other and Anjali was opposite to their seat. And our Arnav wasn't so decent to leave such a chance would he? He simply slipped his hands upon hers making her eyes grow wider and making Anjali give her questioning look. "kya hua khushiji?"

Khushi tried to free her hand before her dhak-dhak started BUT too Late! His touch was creating a havoc to her senses. Shivers ran up and down her spine.  He was caressing her hand slowly with his thumb and she gulped trying not to feel the way she was feeling.

"Nahi who kuch nahi'I ..uh..i..(she made an effort to get her hand out of his grip while trying to think of some excuse)'oh umm..yes.. I just remembered that I forgot to complete the report on our new assignment..that's all!" Khushi managed a small smile feeling relieved that Anjali believed her as she nodded and smiled.

Finally Khushi gave up fighting him and let her hand remain in his. As Arnav held it more tightly Khushi gave him a glare while he only smiled back innocently. Devil Raizada! Khushi thought as she put her dupatta on top of their entwined hands to refrain others from noticing what her evil boss was doing under the table. Arnav only smiled thinking how cute she was.

The lunch was served and Khushi could hardly manage to eat with so many butterflies I her stomach. Anjali noticed that Khushi wasn't eating properly.

"Areh khushiji what happened? I thought you were really hungry. And you are not eating now!"

"Nahi Anjali ji aisi koi baat nahi hai. I am eating, its just that I am worried about the report." Khushi had no option but to lie again.

Oh! This stupid Laad Governor was making her lie!

Arnav couldn't stop himself from chuckling. His Khushi couldn't even lie properly. Pagal!

"Why are you laughing Chotey?"

"Uhm nothing dii. And Khushi don't worry you can have an extra day to complete the report' now eat properly'" Khushi only glared at him as he participated in the lying.

"Jii" she replied sarcastically.

The lunch was over and Arnav told Anjali that he would drop her home and then Khushi as he will be returning to AR to complete some pending work he had due to the lunch program he made. Anjali agreed as she understood he needed some time with Khushi. Alone.

They dropped Anjali at Shantivan and drove towards Gupta house.

"Si..Sir'Umm.. can I ask you something?"

"Khushi sweetheart you don't have to be so formal all the time. Call me Arnav. Just Arnav! And yes poocho.."

Suddenly embarrassment took over Khushi and she decided to let go of the question. "Nahi kuch nahi.."

"Khushi I am hundred percent sure that not on your mind. I wanna know whats going on in that pretty little head of yours."

"kuch nahi'"

And that's it Arnav stopped the car with a jerk. He got off and took Khushi out of her side and pinned her to  the car. "Khushi NEVER and I mean never again dare to lie to me samjhi tum? "  Khushi gasped at his anger and closed her eyes.

Arnav saw her face and instantly regretted being so harsh. He cupped her face "Hey' I am so sorry baby.. its just that you have all the rights to question me' and I don't want to be scared of me'"

Khushi was amazed with the way he spoke. So sweet!

"Now tell me baby what was bothering you?"

Khushi blushed hard when he called her BABY again.."W.. Wh.. Why d.. do you..uhm why do you always hold my..my hand 'under the ..Ta..Table" she managed to complete her sentence blushing like a red tomato.

Arnav smiled at her innocent nature. A simple hand holding was bothering her so much then what would she do if he kissed her? Oh how much he wanted to kiss those rosy pink petal like lips' Raizada! Get a grip on yourself! Arnav mentally scolded himself.

"Areh mera bacha' I didn't know that you don't like it.. im sor'" Khushi placed a hand on his lips and replied instantly "Nahi  Nahi humne aisa kab kaha'" and then realization hit her! Did she just admit to him that she liked him holding her hand?

She felt Arnav's lips curve into a smile between her fingers. And there she wanted  to bury herseld under the ground away from his eyes. She closed her eyes tightly wishing it was a dream whe she felt Arnav kissing the palm of her hand and she removed her hand her blush growing deeper. "Khushi'" his voice was low and displayed a desire which was unknown to her. She slowly opened her eyes and saw his darkened eyes. He was mere few inches away.

Arnav gulped hard trying to calm his desires. He wanted to stop because he knew she was new to this and he couldn't let her think that he was taking advantage of her.

He wasn't! he loved her!

Yes!!

Arnav Singh Raizada was in LOVE with Khushi Kumari Gupta!!!!

He just couldn't stop himself from backing down now that he admitted to himself that he loves her. Khushi felt Arnav's hand sliding across her waist and she gasped her eyes shot up to meet his. He gulped again and moved back, mentally kicking himself for doing this to her. He couldn't meet her eyes but he suddenly felt her warmth against his body.

She was hugging Arnav.  Oh my god! He was thanking his stars' she didn't take him wrong!

Slowly as Khushi broke the hug Arnav heaved a sigh of relief as he kissed her forehead. " Khushi you have no idea how scared I got. I thought you would think my intentions were wrong and i..i'"

"Shh Arnavji I have told you before I TRUST you" she cupped his face lightly'

" And when I said I trust you I mean I trust you!... I can never doubt your intentions." She smiled and Arnav placed his head on her shoulder rejoicing the moment. Damn! She was the best he could ever get!

Not knowing after how long Arnav finally broke the trance and opened the door for her. As she sat in Arnav switched on the engine and took a U-turn. Khushi got perplexed but remained quiet. After a few minutes he stopped the car under a tree and both got down. Arnav indicated her to walk and she obliged. She was too confused thinking why was he taking her for a walk and didn't realize when he had stopped walking.

So Khushi bumped into Arnav and mumbled a soft sorry before he smiled and asked her to look in front.

A Paani-Puri cart!

Arnav had made all this effort to get her favorite dish'but how did he know?

"Arnavji yehh'aap.."

"Actually I didn't let you eat properly during lunch that's why a little repentance for your little stomach. I heard that gol gappe were your favorite when you were talking to Anjali in the car that day."

"Arnavji thank'"

"shh sweethrt im not doing you a favour I am just making up for what I did.."

She smiled and he took her to the cart. Khushi licked her lips in anticipation of eating. Childish! Arnav mentally smiled. She started eating like she was hungry from 100 years! How cute!

She noticed Arnav looking at her and fed him a gol gappa with her hands so Arnav couldn't refuse but eat. Both had an extremely wonderful time and on their way back to gupta house Arnav bought Khushi her favorite chocolate ice-cream. It was just like a small date!

Oh how much he would love to take her out on dates for the rest of his life!

Arnav dropped her home but he really did not want to leave. He turned off the engine and saw Khushi fiddling with seatbelt. He really adored the seatbelt as it was always meant to bring them closer.

Arnav slowly placed his hands on hers and Khushi's breathing quickened. She felt him inhale her sent and she closed her eyes tightly. She didn't realize that he had already opened the seatbelt. How could she realize when he was hovering so close'.

And finally his lips touched her neck!!

He placed butterfly kisses all over her nape making her heart flutter at each kiss. She held his shoulder for support. Arnav finally stopped the sensual assault and rested his head on her shoulder inhaling her strawberry shampoo. "You are so beautiful Khushi.." as if this one line wasn't enough to make her melt he added.." and you smell delicious baby!"

Khushi never knew her cheeks could feel so heated and she quickly ran off blushing. Arnav wanted to run after her but Aman called and informed him that the clients were waiting. Talking about moment spoiler!

So Arnav went back to AR.

Khushi knocked on the door and Payal opened it. Her face fell at the sight of Payal. By seeing Payal's face she could clearly understand something was very much WRONG!!

****

*At Gupta house*

Garima: areh Khushi bitiya zara yahan toh aana..

Khushi: jii

Garima: bitiya'who tere bauji aur hum tujhse kuch kehna chahte hain (you dad and I want to say something to you)

Khushi: jii maa kahiye..

After a long pause... Garima sighed and said...

Garima: beta woh tere liye rishta aaya hai'

Is This Love Chapter 7

Chapter 7

 

*At Gupta House*






Garima, shashi and madhumati were sitting in their living room busy with their ginger tea and evening talk when they received a phone call from somewhere. Buaji picked it up.

Buaji: ab kaun hai reh babua?...Areh tum hao nandkisore'kaisan ho?.. abhi tumre bare mein batat rahe hum ee logan ka'.
Garima: kaun hai madhu?
Buaji: areh humaar bachpan ki saheli hai'jiske bare mein hum bataa rahe the'jaraa ek minute thehro Garima' haan bolo nandkisore' KA??? Khusi bitiya ke liye rista????????


*At AR Corp*



Arnav was working on his laptop when Akaash came in.

Akaash: bhai'
Arnav(replies while working on his laptop): yeah Akaash ? ?
Akaash: did you hear?
Arnav(raises an eyebrow) umm what?
Akaash: lavanya is coming back to india'
Arnav: hmm.. (still disinterested)
Akaash: she is getting engaged.
Arnav: yeah I know she e-mailed me. What's the catch?( starts drinking water)
Akaash: To NK!!!

Arnav spills out the water in shock!

What?

Did you just say NK?

Lavanya was one of Arnav's closest friends. She used to tell him everything about herself. He also liked her around because she was like him really professional and sophisticated. They never had intmate feelings for each other because they were two people with big dreams about their status in the business industry but they loved hanging out. Lavanya works for AR corp and for the last three years she was handling the second largest branch of AR in United States.

It was yesterday night when Arnav had received her mail telling him that she was coming to india next week for getting engaged since most of her family was in india. Arnav was too tired or lets say distracted by Khushi to reply as yet and to ask her about who the lucky guy was'

BUT!

Never in his dreams had he thought it would be his own cousin NK!

NK lived in US with his family and he too worked for AR. He was one of the really efficient people like Lavanya so they were in the same department but they were always fighting to get each other out of that department.

This was news for Arnav. When and how did the love happen??

They were opposites how could they get attrac'

Then he stopped in the middle of his thoughts as realization hit him HARD on the face!

He too was attracted to someone so different and opposite. How and why he didn't know. So how could he expect answers for them? For the first time in his life Arnav Singh Raizada understood someone's love feelings. He wouldn't question them. He understood what they might have gone through.

But where is his someone?

Suddenly Arnav had this urge to see his special someone.

Could this be attraction?

Or was this love?

*****




Khushi was working in her cabin when Arnav barged in.

"umm Ms. Gupta I need the Mehta files. NOW!"

He emphasized on the last word making her jump out of her seat and run to the shelf to get the files. She ran quickly to give him the file and while handing it over her fingers slightly brushed over arnav's making her gasp. Arnav smiled inwardly looking at her nervous state.

"Khushi"

Hmm'

" Lavanya is coming to India and she is '."

And she couldn't let him complete when she squealed in excitement! " kya? Lavanyaji  is coming?...wow!!"

Khushi practically loved Lavanya. After all it was because of her that she got this job. Tat day when Khushi had come for a lower post Lavanya was angry and firing her inefficient PA. she immediately hired Khushi without thinking. As time passed Khushi and Lavanya became best friends. Although Khushi saw that she was a friend of Arnav she could help but envy the fact that she was so professional yet caring, sweet and loving.

When Lavanya was leaving Khushi couldn't stop crying. Not because she would lose her job but because she would lose a friend. But Lavanya to her surprise couldn't leave Khushi jobless and recommended Arnav to hire Khushi as his PA. not because she was her friend but because Khushi was extremely efficient and hardworking.

Khushi had managed to prove Lavanya right and also impress her boss. Or maybe little too impressed for that matter!!! She blushed thinking about Arnav!

That when she came out of her thoughts and saw Arnav looking at her amused at her expressions.

"where were you lost Khushi?"

"uh hum who'leave that' when is she coming?"

"Next week Friday!" and he added a while later what he couldn't complete before.



" For her Engagement!"




Now  this hit like a tsunami wave to Khushi!!!

Lavanya was getting engaged and she didn't even tell her?

Okay fine she didn't tell her about her Arnav but nothing was official yet. They were just exploring their new found attraction but here Lavanya was in love and all set to settle down!!!

She has some serious explanation to do!


*****



Arnav was really amazed with Khushi's expression. This girl surely was something. Just a few moments ago she was scared when he yelled for the file, the she was so conscious when his fingers touched hers, then she was on top of the world hearing that La was coming to India and  then she suddenly fumed with rage when she found about Lavanya getting engaged.

Gosh!

She was amazing!

This time Khushi saw Arnav smiling lost in some thoughts. She didn't know when a smile appeared on her face looking at him smile. She liked seeing him smile..

It was true he hardly smiled'

But whenever he did it was genuine and breath-taking!

Just thinking about him made her stomach flip with anticipation. He was so addictive! Great! So now the attraction was changing onto addiction? What now?

" Khushi we have to start preparing for the Fashion Show today itself. It is next week Saturday and we need to be the best. I want you to assist Aman in organizing the event and I want everything perfect."

"But sir don't you think this is a very big responsibility?"

"I know."

"Don't you think you should have given it to someone more experienced and reliable?"

Arnav held Khushi by the shoulders. "Khushi you are the most reliable person for this case. I trust you completely". This made Khushi's eyes well up with tears. Arnav said he that he trusted her. What else could she ask for?

But she was so simple and didn't know about fashion. How would she possibly manage? Will she able to impress the world's most famous designers with her arrangements? Or will they consider it low class?

She had so many questions running through her mind. Arnav said he trusted her so she would comply with honesty and so she asked him.

"Arnavji there will be so many people in the event. All famous designers. I don't even know anything about fashion. Wouldn't they consider my arrangements low class?"

Arnav's grip tightened on her shoulders. How could she consider herself low class? And now that she was completely honest Arnav would be too. So he began in a soft voice making her tremble slightly'

"Khushi' how can you say that? I am one of those high class designers as anyone would say and when I consider you completely breath-taking then how can you doubt your fashion sense? Baby you are so beautiful. And with relevance to the event I chose you because this show will need simplicity, a vibrant environment, a lively and full of life event can only be organized by a person who herself is such."

He paused for breath.

"And according to me you are the only that I know of is capable enough to fulfill this responsibility. Please believe me baby. I am not giving you this task because I like you or I am attracted to you but because you deserve it."

To say that Khushi was overwhelmed by this confession would be an understatement. She was so speechless to hear his words that she conveyed her feeling by hugging him tightly! She wound her arms around his neck making him stumble back a few steps but he eventually smiled and put his manly arms around her petite waist.

Wow! Arnav thought.

This was their first hug. It was actually happening. He was most glad about the fact that for the first time in his life he was able to convey his feelings so openly to someone. And even more glad that she understood.

What could be more perfect than this moment?


Slowly Khushi moved out of the hug smiling shyly looking away. Arnav was mesmerized by her completely! How could she not do anything yet do everything to his heart? How could she make him so restless?

Just this simple blush of hers was making his heart do a million summersaults! She indeed was amazing!

And wait what did he just say moments ago?

Memories came flashing in his mind'

"'it's not because I like you '."

He had just said that he liked her? He did not say attracted!

The words that Arnav spoke moments ago were unplanned and straight from his heart. This meant that he actually liked her! He had not thought of it before but now he had said it! And he was going to stick to it.

As Arnav was realizing what he said moments ago Khushi was lost in the same words echoing in her ears. He likes her!!!!

Oh my god!!!

Was she dreaming?

Arnav knew that Khushi was thinking about the same incident he couldn't help but bend down to kiss her left cheek before leaving her cabin, smiling.


****


It was evening and Khushi was waiting for the rickshaw when Arnav was leaving in his SUV. Arnav stopped his car in front of Khushi.

"Need a lift sweetheart?"

Khushi's eyes grew wider. "Sir what are you saying? What if someone hears you?"

Arnav simply smiles. "Come on. Get in!"

Khushi hesitates. " Na..Nahi'hum chale jayenge'"

And Arnav waited no longer. He got off the car and came to her. " will you get in madam or should I repeat what I did in you cabin today?"

Khushi's mouth turned a perfect "O" as she remembered what had happened. She playfully smacked Arnav's chest earning a smirk from him.

"Aap'"

Before Khushi could complete Arnav had already opened the door for her like a driver would. Who would believe that the world's richest man was actually doing this for a simple girl?

As they say that love changes people.

And in this case' we can see the change, can't we?

Khushi got in the car quickly before too many eyes stared at them. As they started driving Khushi could help but ask. "Sir why did you that? What if someone saw us? What would they think about us?"

"They would only think what they want to. And what they might think is true, "replied Arnav casually.

"What is true?" asked Khushi confused.

Arnav didn't reply for a while and Khushi started looking outside the window. When she suddenly felt his hand hold hers. And he replied in a low and serious voice. "That I feel for you Khushi."

She was shocked. So many revelations in one day? Was this laad governor planning to kill her or what?

She hesitated but managed to ask.." Fe'Feel what..Arn..Arnavji?"

"I don't know yet Khushi. All I can say is that you are special. Really special to me."

He was a man of few words and his words made her go on the 9th cloud every time he spoke. Arnav could clearly see her blushing and he smiled tightening his hold on her delicate hand.

****

Arnav dropped Khushi home and drove back home. As he rang the door bell he was greeted by a happy Anjali and nani. They were definitely upto something!!!

He did not know what but this behavior of his di and nani told him a lot. As Arnav entered the living room. Nani called him. "Aao chotey baitho."

Arnav went and sat quietly when Anjali began. " Chotey we have seen a girl for you. She is really high class and very much like you. She will be a good life partner. Her name is Shirani."

"what the??"
Arnav did not understand why were they doing this all of a sudden but he did not know that this was Anjali and nani's plan to know what Arnav actually felt for Khushi. They wanted him to confess about his feelings. After all they were desperate to organize their only "chotey's" wedding!

They were eager to get home chotey's bahu ?

"Haan Chotey I want to see my bahu in this house before I die"

This was emotional blackmail!!! But what to do? This ar

Arnav might be really fast with business deals but he was too slow in the matters of the heart. He needed a little push and getting him angry would give him the needed push.

"Di and Nani. Please! I really don't want to discuss anything about this now. Can I please leave."

"NAHI CHOTEY!"

Nani faked the anger and stood up firmly. Arnav was taken aback. Nani continued " you cannot just avoid us anytime you want. We are your family. How can you consider us unimportant in your life? This is very important for us and you are just ignoring us? Fine I will not eat or drink anything till the day you are ready to discuss this topic!"

"Nani!!" Arnav had never thought that nani would say or do something like this. Why was his marriage so important all of a sudden? Whatever the reason Arnav now had to take action. His family was important.

Arnav got up and went to nani. He held her and made her sit on the sofa while he sat near her lap.

"Nani I am not avoiding you. Please believe me nani. Its just that I am not ready for taking such a big step in my life just yet. i'ii'(he hesitated trying to thik what to say)..i don't want to marry until I love someone."

"Chotey" Nani smiled and said in a soft voice "Is there someone in your mind? Someone you love?"

Arnav had to be honest here. He shrugged his shoulders. "Nani I don't know. I like her but I don't know about love just yet. She didn't even say that she likes me too."

"What is her name?"

"Khushi"

"Areh Waah! What a beautiful name! Theek hai I will give you time but please be quick. And one more thing. I want to see Khusi bitiya"

"Soon nani"


****


Arnav had changed into casuals and was working in his laptop when Anjali entered his room. Smiling she came and sat on his bed and Arnav closed his laptop.

"Chotey about what you said to nani earlier today'"

"Yeah dii.."

"You said she didn't even tell you that she likes you. I just want to tell you that a girl speaks volumes through her actions. She gets conscious, she blushes and she gets nervous."

"really dii? Khushi does that  around me! Does this mean she likes me?" he asked excited like a small child. Anjali laughed looking at him adoringly. After a long time Arnav was excited about something. He too had hopes for something. After a long time she felt her Chotey too was human. All thanks to Khushi! Anjali owed a lot to Khushi. She was bringing life to the house before even entering the house! This was amazing.

"Yes Chotey she likes you."

"but dii I want her to confess like I told her?"

"YOU WHAT??"

Anjali could not believe her ears! Arnav confessed his feelings to someone. Oh my god! This is miracle!

"Umm yeah.."

"Oh my Chotey. You love her!"

"How can you say that dii?"

"Arnav you don't just confess things when you just like someone. You really love her!!"

Now Arnav was actually getting sure of the fact that the feelings that he told Khushi earlier about was actually love!

"thanks dii"

"That's fine Chotey. After all I am the one benefiting more from this. " she laughed.

"how come?" he asked confused.

"Hmm I will make her do all the housework. Just kidding. I love Khushi too. She is so friendly and lively that I would love to be with her always."

"Unfortunately you cannot.( Arnav too joined in the teasing)"

"Why?"


"Because you will be married off!"

Anjali blushed hard and threw a pillow at Arnav.

And after so many years Arnav and Anjali sat all night chatting and laughing all night. Anjali giving him tips to impress her. Him joking about anjali's marriage. The night was one memorable thing for them