CHAPTER 27.2 – THE 'BANTER' CLAUSE

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CHAPTER 27.2 – THE 'BANTER' CLAUSE

TWO DAYS LATER – 24TH May, 2019

@ Rihaee - Raizada Mansion – 7:45 PM

Arnav's POV

Guys.

I am not very Delighted, to report the one fact that I am about to report or rather just state out. And to be very Honest, until this very moment I didn't really think that it was possible for me to even feel what I am feeling right now – but apparently once again, my emotions with regards to the Love of my Life – have that kickass ability to surprise me.

So, remember how I always tell, My Sparkle – that I didn't think I could be mad at her, like ever? Apparently – that statement of mine, has faced a little bit of a bouncer, today.

Because – I am mad at her.

So mad at her.

And she knows it, so very well that I am. She could obviously sense it by my twitched and taut face on our video call, as we were obviously on it, until she had to leave the call, to join the rest of her family – as they left their home – to come Home – for dinner tonight( before the dinner, was going to be Anjali + Rahul's small and intimate Roka Ceremony). But, because she had to hang up in a rush, as Rahul had called out to her, we couldn't really talk about it – but I am sure that she sensed it.And this moment, was just about two minutes ago, anyway, so I am pretty sure that I am going to receive a text message, from her, with regards to the same, the minute she sits into the car with everyone.

I am right on that thought, when I see Akash knocking on my room door which was open, and I smile at him a little, as I gesture him to get in and he walks up to me with a amused grin up his face.Oh and why does, he have this amused grin up his face, while looking at me?

It's obviously because he's seen me, pacing around in intense anticipation, in my room.(The act that I was indulging in to wade my bit through the emotions, of actually feeling all mad at my Sparkle)

I continue to pace around fast as I was and Akash gives me the most amused look ever and he says – " bhai...just look at you pacing around at the speed of light??is everything alright?? You did say that the practice was great, earlier today and everything is on track with regards to the world cup preparations, so I am pretty sure, that this your pacing around at the speed of light has nothing to do with the professional love of your life, cricket and has everything to do with the personal potential love of your life, which is your secretive someone.."

I chuckle at that as I ask, still continuing to pace around – " really?? is it that obvious on my face, Akash??"

Akash chuckles, as he takes his seat on the sofa in my living area of my suite and says, grinning, all amused – " you mean the fact that, you are on the road to become a total Goner, when it comes to your secretive someone...most surely yes..."

I chuckle at that a little on reflex as I say – " well, a little correction needed there, for sure Akash, I am not on the road to become a totally goner, I am a totally goner, pretty much already..."

Akash chuckles at that as he asks – " all ok, though..i mean you do have this little,worrisome look on your face??"

I stop pacing, now and I admit, sure that a little frown was up my forhead – " yeah...all is ok...as in it's nothing much to worry about...I am just feeling a little mad at her, and I didn't ever think I'd be able to feel mad at her like ever...so I am just trying to wade my way through that.."

Akash says with another amused smile – " okkk then, have you talked it out with her??"

I admit, with a casual shurg – " I am obviously going to...she just had to hang up in a rush right now..so yeahh...maybe later..anyways you tell me, is Anj ready? Everything all set and ready??"

Akash nods happily – " oh yes bhai everything is ready...as in Mom, Dad, and Dadi are set with all their preprations already, but yes Anjali isn't down yet..i think she will come down, the minute Rahul texts her that they are about just five minutes away...but since they just left...I think it's going to take them another twenty minutes, for sure.."

That bit from Akash, results in a little eyebrow raise on its own accord as I ask – " they left alreadyy??" ( Why the Eyebrow raise? Guys, because I was obviously so sure that I was going to receive My Sparkle's text message from the car, the minute they would all have gotten into the Car. But I still Haven't.)

Akash says smilingly – " well I think when Mom spoke to Nisha aunty, while I was coming up here...to see you...I did hear her ask her the same, if they had left or not, and Nisha aunty was saying that they were all going to in the next couple of minutes as they were heading into the car and everything..so now that I am here, I reckon, they all must have left, Bhai..i mean, if they were'nt held back by a couple of minutes delay at their end, while leaving or something..that is.."

I nod. Which means, that I could still be right about my thought that I was going to receive a text from my Sparkle, the minute she was in the car.My Raised Eyebrow – relaxes itself on it's own accord.

Right then my phone Beeps.

It's My Sparkle.

And so does Akash's, and he looks into it and says – " ok bhai...ill see you down in about fifteen minutes or so, Payal is free for a little talk right now...you know I'll be busy after..and she will be too, since Samiara's family is also coming over at theirs for dinner tonight...I am telling you bhai...Rohan and Samaira are literally counting the days uptil their wedding, this September.."

I nod at him with a warm smile as I say – " yes, I know that...we were all pulling Rohan's leg about the same earlier today, after practice about the very same thing..."

He gets up now and gives me a wink and pats my shoulder and says – " and your phone beeped too...so I guess it could be your secretive someone..." and that obviously makes me smile as I nod and Akash says – " okkk..so ill just speak to Payal, and you speak to your secretive someone, for a little while...before we actually get consumed and busy with Anjali's roka and dinner after with everyone.."

I pat his arm warmly and say with a smile – " yes lets do that..also say hi to Payal for me"

Akash grins – " will do bhai..and...I'll see you down in fifteen..then?"

I nod and he leaves, and whilst he is stepping out, he closes my room door, giving me a wink.

I chuckle at that as I sit back on the sofa and unlock my phone's screen and Scroll to WhatsApp and pump in the secret code to open the App and open up my chat window with My Sparkle.

Her message from 90 seconds ago : hey you..my stranger, we just got into the car and everything. Got delayed by a couple of minutes, as Mom had some last minute stuff to add onto the preparations.acha listen...I had to hang up in a rush na, because bhai called out to me so suddenly, so I couldn't ask you about this on the video call, so I obviously want to just check on this...you aren't like mad at me na??

Her message from 60 seconds ago : areee...where are you?? Reply na...Arnav....are you mad at me??? Like for Real??????????

I reply at the speed of Light, now.

Me : why do you think I would be mad at you, Khushi?

Phone beeps in two seconds.

Her : I had the thought in my head that you might be mad at me, because of that silent taut expression on your face, as we hung up on the video call, Arnav...and now..i am sure that you are mad at me, because.. well you called me Khushi..and not Sparkle, in that last text of your's!! ohh no...so is it like you are like mad at meeee, for sureee?? Like pakka se wala mad at me??? Please, don't be mad at me...you know I can't take it...( sad emoticons)

I sigh as I reply.

Me : ofcourse, I am mad at you, Khushi. And you know very well, why I am.

Her : I know I know....acha listen na...to be honest, the reason why I didn't tell you about this as and when it happened at around 430 Pm after practice got over na...was because at the back of my head, I somewhat had this nagging thought, that you are obviously going to get mad at me for this...you know since we talked this out earlier this morning anyway, and I just acted on impulse nonetheless, and well I obviously had to tell this to you by that end of the video call, also because you were going to spot it now, anyway, by default since we are going to meet in a while...and I obviously had that further nagging thought at the back of my head telling me that you are going to be even more mad if you spot this, without me telling you about it prior...and I didn't want that...I am sorry..pretty pleaseeeee...just don't be mad at me thike? As in don't be like silent mad..na atleast...I can't take that surely...be like..bicker and banter mad...as in we can banter over it na, to talk through it...ok for starter's see...I am starting with a pretty please, sorrryyyyyyyy* pakka se – already....and I promise i will be more careful next time.. I just got carried away in my momentary gaming enthusiasm and emotions by that last over of practicing in the nets, towards the end...(sad emoticons)

I sigh as I quickly reply.

Me : I know you will be more careful next time, Khushi.But the damage is done, nonetheless, which is exactly my point.We discussed this out prior this morning, already, and I did tell you that, the muscles around your elbow haven't fully healed from those two blows with the balls, just like the physio also told you that there was an internal spasm, a tiny one, but still a one that couldn't be ignored or neglected...so it would have been better if you would have just rested it out today..but because you were so keen on practice, nonetheless.. I reminded you before we got on with each of our practices that you gotta be extra careful, and make sure that there's no extra exertion of it, during practice today...and specially no pull shots or switch hits, or reverse sweeps... or basically play any shot in the nets that could stress it more...and look at what have you done?? You went all out, extra enthusiastic in the practice session today, and too right towards the end off it, by the time the exhaustion had already set in for the muscles, after a gruelling long day of practice and just over-stressed your muscles, by hitting those three pull shots in a row in the nets, and have caused your self an injury now. Do you have any idea, how much worry stirred up inside of me, as you told me about it all, and the minute I saw that crepe bandage band up your elbow just now on the video call?? And not to forget, you also didn't tell me about this the minute It happened, and kept it from me, for three whole hours. I am obviously Mad – Khushi.

My phone beeps.

Her : I knowww Arnav...(Sad emoticons) but its just a minor sprain...as I told you...nothing serious....i just have been asked by the physio to just rest it out and not play for about two- three days now...it will be okay soon, hopefully...( hopeful smiley emoticons)

Me : I hope the same too Khushi, and you know that, but you got to understand that you can't just be so careless about an injury and wait for it to escalate. Do you have any idea how serious this can get, if you don't take this seriously??? I am just feeling helpless at the moment, because I have shared literally all my experiences with you with regards to my injuries over the years and specially as to how I faced gaming impacts, eventually when I used to be a little careless about little injuries. Sitting out on the bench and not being able to play an official game because of an injury hurts – Sparkle, and I have experienced it, earlier, and because I know you in and out, I know, you will feel probably the exact same emotions as I did, if you were to miss out on a game because of the same – so I just most definitely wanted to just protect you from that hurt.. you do understand, where I am coming from?

Her : I know Arnav...and I understand completely* infinity as to where you are coming from..but you also know that all this wear and tear is like a general part and parcel of our lives na...sooo..please don't be madddd naaaa...(hearts)

Me : I know what you mean Sparkle. I know very well what you mean.But there is a strong difference, if we get injured during the gaming process – its different. If we are aware that we are having a physical issue that's already made any of our physicalities vulnerable and yet we rush it into exertion during practice – then that results in an injury out of carelessness Sparkle, which is exactly what happened today in your case. You gotta respect that your body and muscles need that time to rest and heal.

Her : I know Arnav...I am sorry naaa...I know I was careless and everything and hence, the consequence now...but acha listen na.. if you continue to be mad at me about my injury bit...out goes every chance of it actually getting better soon...likeee for real...that chance for speedy recovery goes flying out the window..whoosh..whosshhh.....superrrrr whooshhhh...like superman whoshhhhhhh....

Ok.

Point to be Noted, everyone – my Sparkle, can still make me bite back my smile even when I am all mad at her – all thanks to her – Adorableness.

Me : what do you mean Khushi?

Her : you know since I was thinking to ask you to shower it with some tender kisses today, so that it gets motivated to heal faster(winks) - you know just in case if we are able to manage to sneak out alone with one another, since we are about to reach your place soonish now...and I am obviously so excited to see you...(hearts) as in I am coming to your place for the first time...and I obviously do not want your mood to be like anything but happy...so I have an idea...is it ok, if we shift this little banter session to like later?? I don't think ill be able to take the sight of you not smiling at me, when you actually see me in front of you in a while from now...you know that don't you, My Stranger(sad smiley emoticons)

Point to be Noted – I can get Mad at my Sparkle. But I don't think I have it in me, to stay Mad at her – for longer.

Me : Goddammittt You...Sparkle..

Her : the Supreme Courts of the Heart are guessing that, you are biting back a smile just now aren't you?? which means that your – Being mad at me – level has simmered down a little na??

I bite back my Smile.

Me : just about a tad bit little Perhaps? Still so mad that you didn't tell me about this for three full hours as well.

Her : ok so here's what went through the High Courts of the Mind, the minute the practice session was over and I flinched in pain the minute I put my bat down after that last shot and then rushed through to the physio and as they were aiding to it – my Mind was all like. Hey K – I am supernervous about telling to this Arnav, because he's surely going to be mad at me, and I don't think I am prepared in my head to witness a scenario like that yet(you know him being mad at me). So basically Arnav.. I was just wading my way through the confused space I landed myself into nonetheless...I was obviously going to tell you...like I was just preparing myself in those three hours for the same...because see...I was right wasn't I...you did get mad at me...(Double lines of sad emoticons)

I type now with a sigh.

Me : I hate to be mad at you, Sparkle. You know that don't you?

Her : I know( four lines of sad emoticons)

Me : Also can you please stop sending those sad emoticons? I don't like them. Fine. Lets shift this banter bit to later- Sparkle. I have been waiting for you to come, Home, since forever – so I do agree with the fact that I do not want to spoil that Moment – no matter what.

Her : yipppppeeeeeeeee!!hehe...okkk...let me just be honest..i was just using those sad emoticons as a way of being cheeky...haha..since I know you don't like me sending them out like ever...haha...acha listen na...we are just five minutes away now...my dear eyes are all sighing in excited anticipation –(wink).Also is everyone, ready there??? am sure they all would be ya...bhai won't just stop grinning right now...Mom and Dad are just pulling his leg over the same..

I smile as I read that, and I do get up and start to make my way down to join everyone.

Me : yes Sparkle...everyone's ready. In fact I am just making my way down now, to join in everyone, all set to welcome you all...come soon..please...

Her : Soonish* Infinity – it is...(hearts)

Me : I like the use of that emoticon, Sparkle.

Her : I know (Winks). Achaaaa not texting now, as Mom and Dad just started a discussion, and bhai obviously just narrowed his eyes at me in a look – I know you are chatting with you Mr Stranger, Junior. You need to stop Now, and focus on Family Time...only if he knew...that I am toh just minutes away from actually meeting My Stranger..la..la..la.....achaaaa...bbye for real, now..thike?

I chuckle as I read that, and continue to make my way down, dishing my phone back in my kurta's pocket to join the rest of my family and get set to welcome, Khushi and her family.

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Authors Note** - Including Some pics of the Looks of Arnav,Khushi, Rahul, anjali and Akash for the intimate Roka Ceremony at Rihaee.

Akash's Look

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75 Minutes Later – 915 PM

Arnav's POV Continues

Couldn't really be Successful at actually staying mad at her – everyone.

For Real.

The little bit of that mad bit that was still lingering at the back of my head, actually went all flying out of the window, the minute I saw, Khushi in front of my eyes, in my Home. The way she smiled at me all nervously and adorably,as our eyes locked with each other's from across when everyone was busy in the greetings and welcome at the entrance + add the look of her eyes all widened innocently filled with the sincere look off – Please Don't be Mad at me Arnav, obviously melted all of my anger + frustration, away. It was also a Plus that – she was looking as Mesmerising to my eye, as always.

So,We'd all instantly made our way to the formal living area first, which was where a little Roka Ceremony was held for Rahul and Anjali by both our parents and Dadi, as Akash, me and Khushi stood watching, our hearts all happy and warm for our Siblings.

The Happiness was glowing, so much so, on Rahul and Anjali's faces as our parents blessed them, and executed out the religious formalities, that it almost made Khushi wipe, out a happy tear from the corner of her eye.( a sight – that further melted my already almost Invisible threads of the Mad feeling at her, because of the way I noticed her eyes scrunching up in a minute flinch as she folded her arm to wipe that happy overwhelmed tear away, because that actually meant that – the flinch was actually from the muscular pain off the Injury, and I am sure she spotted the concerned look in my eye that very second as well, because she masked up her flinch immediately and smiled at me, as if – she hadn't felt that Flinch at all.)

After the Roka, the elders got into some discussion about the wedding dates and the whole plan around the destination wedding bit for Anjali and Rahul, and as to how our mothers were going to be working in sync and coordination to plan it all out smoothly and discreetly as well. I really need to thank all of the Gods, above for the fact that both our parents, have seemed to kind off really hit it off. It doesn't really feel like, they are only meeting for the second time, in person. That's exactly how comfortable, and amiable, the vibe is in between them all – and if you look at how Anjali and me, are crazy for both the Gupta siblings, it just somewhat feels like, that maybe both our families – were always destined to Join into a One Big Happy Family , one day.

So, all the elders have mutually decided that we were all going to talk about Anjali + Rahul's fixed alliance to our extended relatives and family friends, about just a couple of months closer to the wedding, and the dates of which were yet to be finalised and they all got into the talks with our family Panditji about the same. They had also obviously asked us all for the destination suggestions,for the wedding venue and once we all gave in our suggestions – I suggested that we let the elders talk over all the formal stuff and Akash, me and Anjali – get around to showing Khushi and Rahul around the house. ( Because by the end of those first forty five minutes of being tuned into Channel 1 & 2..I obviously couldn't wait to create a window that would let me find that slip to switch to Channel 3+ 4 and get some alone time with, Khushi. We'v been smiling at one another from across and engaging in formal conversations here and there, as we do, when we are in pretend mode, alongside everyone. As of now, we are all just chilling and talking at the outdoor patio area on the terrace area of our floor, where in Anjali, Mine and Akash's rooms are.

My eyes, lock with Khushi's again from across, as she's rubbing on her injured elbow a little now and I quickly dish out my phone as I text her.

Me : You are in constant pain right now, aren't you? you'v flinched a zillion times in a little pain, even while you were eating the snacks and everything which means – everytime you fold your hand, its jurting perhaps?do you need a painkiller? Also I think reapplying the pain relief ointment will help, Sparkle.

I smile at what Rahul is saying, as I tap send, discreetly. I continue talking to Rahul now, as I watch Khushi, outta the corner of my eye as she continues to talk to Anjali and Akash and starts to write a quick text.

My phone beeps.

Her : no yaaaa Arnav...I am okay...like pakka se...acha listen na Skipper Blue...look at how handsome you are looking, its totally so difficult for my eyes to not go into Scuba Diving Mode just very now...(hearts) Like why do you have to look like super duper handsome in like every freaking shade of Blue. Skipper Blue...I love the colour Blue on You(hearts)

Just as I read that, my heart gushes with intense emotion.Why? Because I think she's trying to mask her pain from me in the moment, because she thinks – ill just get more mad at her – perhaps?

I am just about to reply to her, and then I have a change of Mind. I need to figure out a way to get some alone time with her – right very now. Can't wait to push it to later.I need to feel her in my arms, just like I need to caress her injury lovingly now.

Right then, I hear Rahul say looking out at Khushi, who was once again rubbing on her injured elbow slowly with her other hand – " Junior...are you okay?? Is it hurting or something?? you'v been rubbing your elbow constantly almost for the last five minutes or so..."

Thank You – Rahul.

Anjali looks at Khushi concerned, and asks – " Khushi, are you okay?? These injuries are like a total downside of being a professional sportsperson ya..."

Akash says with a warm smile – " true that. Anj...I mean haven't we seen that in bhai's case, so many times already..."

Khushi looks at everyone and smiles warmly, reassuring them – " nooo guys...I am fine...it's just nothing.."

Rahul says – " junior...c'mon...don't hide it.."

Khushi smiles at everyone, embarrassed - " bhai, Anjali, Akash...its nothing...trust me..iv already taken the painkiller before coming...so cant really take another until much later...it will be okay..."

Akash looks at me – " bhai...what do you suggest can help Khushi right now...you would obviously know??"

I say with a nod, starting to get up – " yes...I would know..i suggest she reapply the pain relief ointment for now...and then maybe ice pack it for a couple of minutes, before wearing the crepe bandage band back up...I do have my first aid kid in my room..and an ice pack ready in my mini fridge you know since I keep it handy for myself....i will just get it for her..."

Anjali says immediately, now – " ohhoo bhai..don't get it here now...come we will take Khushi in for a couple of minutes..Rahul, ill just be back.."

Rahul nods at Anjali and says – " yes Anj.."and he looks at Khushi and says, concerned – " junior...do you want me to come??"

Khushi looks at him and she says, reasuuringly – "no bhai..you carry on talking to Akash, na..i am fine only...its nothing really..."

Anjali gestures us to get on in, and we do leaving Rahul and Akash in conversation.

Khushi is walking all nervously in silence, next to Anjali and me, as we are headed to my room. Just as we enter my room, I do spot Khushi biting back her smile outta the corner of my eye, since she's obviously seen it a zillion times over the video call. Before I can even say anything, Anjali gestures Khushi to sit on the sofa in my living area of the suite.

she sits next to her and says to me – " bhai...cmon give me your first aid kit and ice pack na..."and she resumes talking to Khushi.

My eyes lock briefly with Khushi's across, before I nod at Anjali in silence and walk over to get out my first aid kit and the ice pack from my mini fridge.

God only knows – how much I want to be the one – to help aid my Sparkle's pain right now, instead of my sister. Dear God – are you listening?

I walk back to them, placing the first aid and the ice pack on the centre table, and take my seat on the sofa across of them, and right then as Anjali opens up the box and Khushi pulls out the crepe bandage sleeve off her elbow, slowly – my sister's phone rings.

And Khushi's eyes fall on it instantly as she says looking at Anjali – " it's bhai calling Anjali...please pick it up...he knows you are with me , so if he's calling then means its something urgent perhaps??like what if everyone's calling the two of you downstairs??"

My eyes lock with Khushi's nervous ones from across again as she shoots me a smile.

Anjali nods and picks up the phone and a couple of quick minutes later, as she hears what Rahul has to say, she quickly hangs up and says looking at us – " okay Khushi, so you were right...everyone's calling us downstairs..."

Thank you God – for Apparently, you were Listening. And there's another popular saying that I obviously remember – God helps those who help themselves, which means this is exactly where I take charge – even though I am in pretend mode.

I look at Anjali as I say – " anj...why don't you head down first, with Rahul and Akash..i will help Khushi with this, and we will be down in a couple of minutes..."

Anjali asks – " are you sure bhai?? You don't mind do you??"

Khushi says giving me a formal smile – " I don't mean to trouble you ASR..."

I smile normally as I say – " it isn't a trouble, Khushi..I'v anyway injured my elbow so many times as well in my earlier days, so I know exactly what can help..also you did have the crepe bandage sleeve, positioned a little lower than what it should have been for Support "

Anjali nods and smiles at Khushi and says – " ok khushi...so I guess bhai is better off helping you on this..is that okay??"

Khushi nods at Anjali with a nervous– " yes okay...you carry on Anjali..i will be down soon..."

Anjali gets up and starts to walk out and I walk up with her to the door and she hugs me sideways and says softly – " bhai...khushi is always so nervous around you...you better be like a little more friendly ok??"

Now that makes me bite back my smile as I say, innocently – " don't worry about it Anj..also just tell everyone that we will be down soon..k?"

Anjali nods and heads her way out, and I close my door shut. And the minute I turn around, I see Khushi fidgeting with the muscular relaxant spray and the ointment tube, both in her one hand, as she's picked them both off the box and she asks nervously, smiling at me adorably – " ok...so Skipper Blue..i mostly always use the same spray for myself too...so what do you suggest I reapply now, the spray or the ointment..??"

I walk back to her in silence, biting back my smile a little, and I immediately sit next to her, and take the ointment outta her hand and say, locking my eyes with her's – " the ointment works much better Sparkle, for it has longer impact...you used the spray before coming perhaps? Which is why the muscles don't feel as relaxed as they should..."

Khushi says, softly – " yes...as in..i did use the Spray.."

I nod at her, and smile a little as I start to put the ointment around her injury( I know exactly at what point it is, because she explained it to be on the video call, prior), and I hear her ask, softly now – " Arnav...are you like still mad at me??"

I continue to put the ointment on her elbow, caressing her injured area gently as well in the process, and I don't look up at her as I ask shrugging – " what do you think, Khushi??"

She says, softly – " I think you still very much are...because you just called me Khushi again, and not Sparkle..." and her voice instantly turns a lot more vulnerable as she says softly –" look..i didn't want to hide this from you ya...like sach mein...pakka se...it was just that..."

That vulnerable tone of her's, instantly made me look up at her now, as I gently pull her into a hug, making sure I do not hurt her elbow in the process and I hold her tight as I admit – " no dammit...I am not mad at you anymore...all of that frustration melted away, the minute I saw you in front off me tonight, Sparkle..i'v just been feeling helpless because I know you are in pain.." and I continue to caress her elbow tenderly with my other hand and I ask – " is the pain worse than what it was this evening?"

Khushi hugs me back hard as she whispers – " nope...not really like worse than what it was earlier..just about the same...infact know what Skipper Blue...its miraculously getting all better..all because of my Stranger's gentle caress on it, just now..maybe, it's not the ointment that's going to help..."

That makes me chuckle as I pull back from hugging her, and pick up the ice pack next and put it on her injury and I say, locking my eyes with her's – " usually everyone does this the other way round, the ice pack first, and then the ointment...somehow this sequence always works wonders for me...so that's what I am going to help you with right now..." and I continue to compress her sore muscles, with the ice pack gently and while I am in the middle of doing just that, I feel Khushi cup my face with the other free hand and I look up at her and she says caressing my cheek – " Arnav...I am really sorry that I didn't tell you about this as and when it happened...is it ok if I include this mini clause in our promissory statement later tonight which says – that we shall tell each other about things like injuries and or any other health related stuff as and when it happens..??"

I grin now on reflex as I kiss her hand that was cupping my cheek – " now that's a mini clause that I really like...I don't want you to say sorry Sparkle..all I want is an additional promise that you will just take yourself and not atleast end up inhuring yourself out of carelessness...ok??"

Khushi nods as she says, smiling – " pakka se...point noted My Stranger...so does your grin mean, that I am now really forgiven??"

I nod at her with a wink as I continue to compress her injury with the ice pack - " please note that I don't think, I can never be mad at you for long, Sparkle...as in until earlier this evening, I'd think id never even get mad at you..but apparently it turns out that I can feel that – specially when it comes your well being...ok?"

Khushi chuckles as she says, her eyes reflecting instant relief now, as she narrows her eyes at me playfully – " ok...yes...I mean now that I think off it, I think it would be the same for me...as in I think I can get mad you, if it comes to your well being..too Arnav...as in if you injured yourself...and didn't tell me about it for hours...I think id be mad too..."and the very next second her eyes twinkle mischievously and I ask now, helping her roll up the crepe bandage sleeve back up her arm, in the exact right position as it should be – "there you go...this way it will give you better support and I know that look in your eye Sparkle..what did you just think off huh??"

Khushi chuckles to herself as she says – " ahemmm..if you want to know My Stranger..then you need to kiss my injured elbow first thing out...as like a little tax.."

I chuckle as I kiss her elbow -instantly and the next moment she snuggles into my side, happily hugging me sideways as she says – " okkk so another anecdote, for our promissory summon...the next time we banter, we totally have to make up for that bit of the time – through our Ravage kisses, as in if we have a banter because of something at my end – you kind off get like ten ravage kisses to redeem in return and its obviously like vice versa as well...what say Arnav?? Howzat???"

I chuckle as I kiss her head – " you know I love the sound off that...but how about you don't just limit the number of kisses to be redeemed to just ten..as in let that bit be flexible...as in like in this moment I totally feel that I get a stock off atleast twenty kisses straight out for redemption...you know since iv been consumed with so much worry over your injury...isn't that fair Sparkle?"

Khushi hugs me tighter,as she says happily – " okk noted...that's fair. We can totally keep that bit of it like flexible and negotiable.....ok so its like all done then.. I am totally including these two mini clauses in our promissory summons then...and this second one na..im going to give it the subheading called - the Banter Clause...thike????"

I cup her right cheek with my right hand and I make her look up at me, sideways now locking my eyes with hers intently, caressing her cheek with my thumb, smiling – " okay...Sparkle, I love the sound of that Banter Clause , also please say that you promise me...no exertion for the next three days, until the physio gives the green signal...ok??"

Khushi nods, her eyes swimming with a lot of emotion – " yes, pakka se...promise..."

I grin as I say now – "so tell me something Sparkle...you are going to include the anecdote in our summons later tonight, but it stands all valid already right?because we'v discussed it mutually and come to a common consensus already ,which means I can begin some part of my redemption, right here...because I do have a couple of minutes to act on it..right????"

Khushi nods,as she says – " huh?? Ohh yes...ofcourse..but wait..."and she narrows her eyes at me mischievously now and says – " Arnav...no...we have to be down soon...in like maximum five minutes ya..or else everyone will wonder what took us so long...I know that look in your eye...you are going to k..." and before she can complete saying those words, just like I love to do everytime – I close my lips over hers and start to kiss her urgentl, hard and deep.

I obviously couldn't wait for her to finish Guys, since I was running on some couple of minutes of Bonus Time, anyway, and even if I just had a couple of minutes to Ravage her lips with mine, I most definitely was going to make the most of it. So not going to let her breathe until the next three minutes at the least, for I am loving the way she's pouring all her intense emotions and feelings into our Ravaging embrace as always.

Who loves the Inception off this Banter Clause* Infinity – already???

ME – INDEED.

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TADAAAAA!!!!!

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