Take 27 - The Champagne Fizz

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TAKE 27 - The Champagne Fizz

27 Days Later

19th May, 2019

Chennai - India

At the Hotel - 1130 PM At Night

Arnav's POV

Guys.

I don't know if I ever mentioned this before - but it's only fair that I do start with this fun fact, you know just in case I missed mentioning this prior. What fun fact? That I do quite enjoy indulging in Champagne once in a while - especially when the drink comes after a moment where in the Bottle's been Popped in Sheer Euphoria by Cap/my teammates- amidst our victory celebration in one of our Afterparties.

And just in case if you wonder - why is it that I started with that? It's totally because - that is the scenario that I am in the middle off right now - given that we are just celebrating our team's spot in the PlayOff's in the IPL. The playoffs begin in four days from now on the 24thMay! The IPL Final is on the 28th May - this year.

Yes.

You read that right - guys! We - the Chennai Team have just sealed our spot in the First Qualifier with our win tonight. Actually - we were pretty much into the qualifiers anyway before this match tonight too (as we'v been at the top of the table pretty much throughout the tournament) - but this Win tonight was totally like an added cherry on the cake - nonetheless and I do feel all the excitement along with everyone else in our unit even though technically I did not contribute to our play/win tonight - because my last bowling delivery action in the last game(two days ago) - resulted in a slight shoulder spasm. I was kinda bummed to be missing out tonight's game prior to it being played for two main reasons. But More details on that later - given that as of now - I do feel sheer Happiness in my being given the crazy excitement amidst the rest off our Chennai squad.

Also yes - as of now - in the IPL - the Mumbai team is on the second spot and we will be playing them in the first qualifiers. Bangalore is on 3rd right now and there's that's game tomorrow in between Hyderabad and Delhi that decides which one of those teams takes the final fourth spot and sails into the qualifiers too.

Ok.

Back to the Moment - Upfront!

I grin like an idiot as I gesture Cap along with the rest to be the one to now POP the Champagne bottle open and we hear him answer to the rest of us as usual - that we all do this as a team together instead of him taking the lead on leading the celebration. We all begin to join him happily - and its funny because its obvious that not all our hands are going to be able to grip one bottle anyway - but Cap just likes that we are all in this with him - by surrounding him. He finally continues as we all continue to cheer and celebrate like excited kid version of ourselves.

And as our Cheering Continues - Cap finally executes the celebratory ceremony - grinning in sheer glee - and Pop goes the Champagne bottle and as the Fizz bubbles out and some of my mates do begin to spray it around in glee - we all amp up our celebration and hooting in full swing - in this hall in our hotel where in we'v all gathered for this Afterparty.

And to be honest - Guys - for a second - I can't help but feel like that very excited Champagne Fizz that just oozed out the bottle as it was popped on - all giddy and hyper - consumed within the shades of Euphoria within. You know like now that I think off it - I am pretty sure that the Champagne Fizz totally feels all excited in Euphoria too - once its finally popped upon and released from being bottled up - allowed to breathe its liquid contents out.

Ha!

So - Why do I feel like that Champagne Fizz?It's not just because of professional reasons - obviously. I mean as excited as I am for our team professionally - its only fair that I admit that the Goner in Love - me is this excited also because - technically I am just about a little over 14 hours away from meeting My Fiore.

Yup!!!!!!!!!!

You read that right too - Guys.

My Fiore is on her way to Heathrow right now. She's coming to meet me!!!! Now you all know why I compared myself to the Excited Champagne Fizz - now don't you?? (You remember how she said that she wouldn't ever be able to pull off a Surprise for me again? given how anxious it made us both feel at being cut off from one another under that surprise pretext? So yup - this time around - I am all aware about her travel plans - down to the - T).

Khushi lands here in Chennai tomorrow which would be Saturday afternoon and is scheduled to leave by Sunday - Noon so that she can be back in London by Sunday Night (UK Time) and be back to work on Monday as usual at her end. We are only going to get these 20 hours together in real time this time too - given that its what she could squeeze in after finishing work on Friday and keeping all the travel time back and fro - but once again it's the very fact that she's coming all the way for me - is just clean bowling me immense. Godammit.My Woman. She's going to make my heart burst one day in immense emotion.Not that she already hasn't lead me to a similar state. I kind off feel like a Happy Volcano within my Heart all the while anyway. The only difference being than that from an SuperActive Volcano in its Real sense would be that my Heart keeps erupting with massive volumes/joyful fumes of Love instead off the usual destructive Lava!

I am right on that thought when I finally see Cap - shoving a Champagne glass in my hand as he gestures me to walk alongside him from our group/celebrations in the centre to the nearest standing roundtable.

I join him obviously and the very second we cheers to one another and take our stand on the opposite side on the table - he asks - "and I am sure brother that the happy grin up your face right now is for two reasons...one being our victory tonight and us cruising into the playoffs but the major bit being the bit where in,"and he adds with a wink - " your love... is on her way to see you.."

I chuckle at that happily and nod. Cap obviously knows. "You got that right Cap - its totally got a lot to do with both those angles..,"and I add patting his arm sincerely in support - " just loved watching you play tonight..Cap...you are one of the best finishers in our game...period...I still can't get over how calmly you handled that last over pressure...with Dravo.." Cap sealed the game for us tonight along with our West Indies teammate in the IPL - Dravo on the other end. It was a thrilling last over - finish in the high scoring run chase off 190 runs for the Win.

Cap grins and takes a sip of his drink - " thanks brother...missed you on the field for sure today...but happy that you have the green signal to train from Monday on...just in time for the qualifiers...,"and I nod in a happy agreement over the same taking a sip of my drink and Cap asks next - " so...she at Heathrow already?"

I nod sipping my drink again - " Almost..she should be reaching soon..on her way right now..her friends are dropping her off...another fifteen twenty minutes...at the maximum..we were on text until I stepped into the afterparty...you know how she just wants me to focus on celebrating professionally...in these moments too..."

Cap grins and nods - " yes.....but it's a pity that she couldn't make it in time to witness the game tonight though..or that she couldn't shift this travel schedule to the playoffs..."

I take a sip as I admit - " yeah..she's bummed about that a tad bit little in her head for sure..for she does enjoy watching me play live obviously...but we knew two days prior that I wouldn't be playing today's game anyway..right...plus..she booked her travel for this weekened..like two weeks ago...in advance...and about the latter... about her making it to the playoffs...its like I just understand Cap...I mean...our qualifier in the playoffs is falling on a weekday...and she's just resumed her job again...which means that she can only make it on the weekends mostly...plus I am just so touched by the - bit that she's literally travelling for about more than 24 hours plus to just see me for 20 hours in between - given that the flying time to Chennai from London is about 11 hours with the direct flight......I mean how can I not be clean bowled by this Cap? 11 hours both ways in transit plus three hours at the airport both ways...and all of that....so that...we can catch up and keep up with our promise off meeting one another... every month...."

Cap nods grinning - " yup...I know what you mean...her commitment and dedication towards you outshines its way through by this action..surely...brother..it surely isn't easy to jet away to another country for less than a day's time..and keep up with all that travel involved..."

My Heart swells with Love again as I nod sincerely - " I know...Cap...it's surely hectic for her...given that she only has these weekends off...and ever since she's resumed work..she's been working non -stop plus doing so much overtime as well...taking all the extra responsibilities and work load on happily...,"and I pause as my insides twist in worry a little. Khushi really has been giving it more than her all to her job. She's working and gruelling herself hard over it all during the work days so much so - that she doesn't even take more than fifteen minutes break for lunch.And the fact that I know that My Fiore is working round the clock the way she is, grasping every overtime opportunity she is getting her way - so that she can eventually keep up with the expenses of her travel to see me on and off - just makes me feel helpless momentarily. I wana help arrange the same at her end but we all know - she just won't let me. She'll just get royally mad at me for even suggesting the same to her ever again. It's not like I don't respect her intentions. I really do with all my heart. But despite that - there is a part within me that does wish that I could help her in here.

Cap reads the look on my face conveniently - " what's up with the frown?"

I sigh and for now I do admit this worry of mine to Cap - " the frown..because...of the fact that she doesn't want any of my help in arranging in any of her travels - does still bother me a little Cap...because I know she's surely working overtime for this purpose/ or either using up her previous savings for all this travel/to and fro to me...but given that I do respect her standpoint about the same that she wants to do this for us..herself...it feels like I am just going to have to focus on finding ways to gulp the botheration down over and over...we'v obviously talked about this..and Khushi was very clear in her stand to me....she won't let me help her over the same.."

Cap smiles and nods at that - "and it's good that you'v found a way to gulp that botheration down brother...for as much as I'v sensed on the times I'v met her and observed her at her work on the England tour even though it was temporary feat for her..and have known her through you...Khushi seems to be quite upright about this.....I am sure...that stand of her's isn't going to change brother..."

I nod as we cheer our glasses - " oh yes..she is quite righteous about this Cap...and I don't think she will budge on this ever too...,"and I admit next - "anyways...so... I do plan to jet off to London for a couple of days in the ten days break that we have after the IPL - before we recollect for our national duties Cap on 9th of June....i'll be home for about three days and then just go to her after for about three days too...and be back in time..thankfully...everyone at home is super supportive of our situation...they don't mind me splitting my break days at home with London...."

Cap states continuing to grin - "and your commitment to her shines through too Arnav....I am so happy for you two...and just to say this again officially...enjoy your day off tomorrow brother....."

I chuckle - " thanks Cap... know what?a part of me is glad that Khushi and me worked out this weekend for ourselves because tomorrow is a day off to relax for us all right...I can just be with her all the whilst she is here without her worrying about me missing out on any meetings/trainings...I will be back at the Hotel..once she jets off for the airport..obviously.."And I can't wait to just be with her after all this while - just holding her close and loving her immense - because only I know how much she's been through emotionally too through all this while - after her return from Lahore - with regards to the angle off her Abbu - coping up and coming terms to it all bravely within - I add in my head silently.

Cap nods and says now - "Also...Sachi wants to meet Khushi obviously and given that Sachi would be coming to the playoffs..she was hoping to catch up with Khushi then...but given the situation and clash in both their travel itenaries to see us... I'v just conveyed to Sachi... that we'd just introduce the two to one another...some other time..."

I nod at that happily and our casual chatter continues and about five minutes later - I see Cap look up towards the entrance and he says - " oh here..comes the Rajasthan team plus their support unit...I just invited them after the game to come join us in the celebrations here..for even though..we won and go ahead in the tournament...it's only fair that they celebrate a little as well as the league comes to an end for them...am glad...they took up my offer graciously and are now here..."

I look back to where Cap was gesturing and as I take the scene of the Rajasthan team players and support staff and coaches walking into the afterparty too - I look back at Cap and I say - "Cap...no one can not take up your gracious and courteous offer...of course they did...I am pretty sure you were all polite and friendly about it....keeping up with the spirit of the game off pitch....we'v all learnt that shade of sportsmanship from you...over time...now haven't we??"

Cap grins and dunks down his Champagne - " you give me too much credit..brother....thank you for that again...only fair that I head upto greet them...too...you coming??"

I nod obviously - dunking down my Champagne too and I walk alongside Cap to join the rest of my IPL unit in mixing and greeting our opponents from the game tonight.

Hmmm.

So I am sure you'v all guessed about the other reason I mentioned prior about me being bummed out over missing the game tonight. It was because our opponents were the Rajasthan Team - Obviously!

And as I see Wilson up again in front off me - I can't help but feel my Insides knot up a little in that shade of momentary dismay. Why? Because obviously seeing him upfront right now reminded me off the factor that - I could not have the professional+ personal satisfaction of taking his Wicket this IPL season - given that our first match in the tournament against Rajasthan in Jaipur ended up being a wash out and like I mentioned before - I did not play the match tonight - because of the slight shoulder spasm that had me affected in the last over I bowled during our last game two days ago.The Physio's then advised me to take it easy for the next four days and Cap+ Coaches were also of the similar opinion that they'd rather have me sit out this last game(because we were anyway in the playoffs on account of being on the top of the table) and rest my shoulder so that it heals in time for the playoffs. (On that note - as you heard in my conversation with Cap - my shoulder has healed itself. I received the green signal from our physio's earlier this evening to begin training again - Monday on)

I am distracted in thought yet again as our cordial meet and greet with our opponents continues - for Now. I do shake hands with Wilson - in the spirit of customary sportsmanship - and so does He - with him still totally oblivious to the personal angle in between - Khushi and Me - for Now.

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Fifteen Minutes Later

Arnav's POV Continues

I grin to myself as I put the phone back in my pocket - eyeing the time on my phone like a gleeful child. (I had excused myself to this corner from the party crowd with the unit - to take this call - just three minutes ago)

So - That was Khushi on a quick call - telling me that she'd reached Heathrow just in time and that she'd now get on with the Check-In formalities and call me once she was done with the security check in and everything. She's also just asked me to dunk down a Long Island Iced Tea on her - behalf for now - as a celebration from her side - on account of us sailing into the Playoffs.

Of-course Fiore. I could dunk down your favourite drink for now. I walk to the bar quickly and fall into a casual chatter with the bartender about the game tonight - whilst I order myself My Woman's favourite drink. And a couple of minutes later as he hands it to me and I turn around to make my way back - I hear Wilson's voice up adjacently opposite to the bar counter ordering himself a glass of Long Island Iced Tea - too. That from him obviously catches my interest momentarily.

Hmmm.

Did he just order himself the drink which happens to be My Fiore's favourite? Oh yes - he did.

I pause in my steps now and just lean back against the counter so that Wilson can't spot that it's me around and pretend to plug my ear pod's into my ears under the pretext off being on a call whilst sipping my drink. I wasn't going to be on any call - obviously. And guys as much as I know its rude to eavesdrop - I can't help but indulge in doing the same right now because something in my gut tells me that Wilson is about to get into a talk about My Fiore - with his buddy Brad from the England team - his opening partner(who also plays for the Rajasthan team in the IPL) - right now over that Long Island Iced Tea.

I hear Brad order himself some scotch as he asks Wilson - " so what now Rob? do you atleast plan to try to talk to Khushi once we head back? we leave in three days...I suggest you do the same now that we are finally heading back on Monday..there's no point lingering this in your head......this whole situation with her and you realising that you are still having problems at getting her out of your system even though she's moved on...it's just been bothering/nagging you constantly...clearly she's been on your mind....and is pretty much at the back end off it right now as well because you ordered yourself one off her favourite drinks..which isn't one of your usuals..."

Baammm!

See Guys. I was right about this. Also - the Gasoline angle within my blood seems to have caught a spark. My blood's beginning to Boil. I just don't understand this Man. Or His freaking Confused Ways. I mean - at one point - he very conveniently- forgot all about her in those couple of months after breaking up with her in the worst ways possible + hurting her in the ways he did totally leading to a situation that magnified her vulnerable insecurities for a while. And now that he knows and has heard from her that she's moved on - he sounds like he's pinning for Her? No matter how much I am trying to understand where he could be coming from - Its still freaking incomprehensible to my eye.I probably just can't comprehend his context completely given that I have never played or given into mindgames with my emotions?????

I hear Rob admit with a little sigh now - " I want to try talking to her Brad...I really wana know who is it that she's seeing..who is it that she's in love with???when did it happen...but how??? you know how she cut me off the last I texted her whilst we were headed to India....and I know she is right...I have no right to question or ask her anything......in addition to that... its crazy anyway within for me to realise that I have been quite unsuccessful at getting her outta my system...I thought..I'd be able to when we broke up...it had been easier to just turn a blind eye to her and all of that..in that initial phase probably because I was still giving too much weightage to my mindgames...and now as the affect of the mindly ways seems to be wearing off...I realise...that clearly I got that angle wrong in the first place...only if I knew that everything about her would continue to haunt me in the ways it is now as the affect of the mind is beginning to get clouded by an ache instead...I wouldn't have hurt her in the ways..I did...I acted like a freaking douchebag to her man and that too in a vulnerable moment off time in between of us when I should have just held her closer instead in support...and now what do I expect????"

I clutch my Glass Tight in my hand only so that I can deal with the itch off wanting to punch him right now. Yeah- you are right you jackass - you did act like a royal douchebag in that moment.

I hear Brad ask now surprised - " wait...what? you messed it up? But wait...Didn't the two of you maintain the stand that you called it off mutually...because things seem to have hit a dead end?"

I hear Rob cover up in a rush now - " yeah...that's what I mean...I just hurt her with some things I said in the moment that I deeply regret now...before we mutually called it off...yeah but aint going to lie to you now buddy...it was more off my stupidity..that lead to all that calling off...she never did a thing to hurt me in the time we were together...and I most surely cannot say that for myself...right now...I wish I could...though...now I just know that everything I did to mess up..surely watered down everything that was in between of us in her eyes....then and there..it turned her over the edge...It just pushed her away...for good...."

I hear Brad ask inquisitive again - "wait... your stupidity? Over what??"

My Insides Freeze. I swear to you all if he tries to even rant out My Fiore's secret right now - I'd actually knock him unconsciousness- right very now.

I hear Rob sigh and cover up further - " just some personal stuff Brad...don't wana talk about that...it'll just make it worse for me right now...the bottom line is that...I'v lost her...for good...and I hate that I have..." Regret's oozing in his tone. Even I can sense it - in all this eavesdrop mission. It's that freaking Obvious.Thankfully though - he just saved himself from My WWF mode right now. I sigh in relief.I am glad he's keeping up My Fiore's secret - nonetheless.

I hear Brad inquire further - " and why do you sound like that you regret that you'v lost her ...deeply right now....???"

I hear Rob admit with another dejected sigh - " because yes...I deeply do regret the same...Christ knows I'd do anything to go back in time and undo our breakup...."

Ha! You wish! As if I'd let you! I'd freaking break your hands and legs before you can even press the Rewind Button in your life.Wilson. Also guys - I just realised that I'v been clutching on the glass in my hand harder - given the way my Bloods Boiling immense at a sudden realisation over his tone right now yet again. He freaking said that in a tone that subtly suggests = I just want her back.

I hear Brad ask in a hushed whisper - " Crap...why do you sound like you still want her back Rob?even though your mind is aware of the situation...at her end..??"

Bammm! Dammit! I hate that I was right about that.

I hear Rob admit with another sigh - "because I do...its true...I want her back..indeed...Brad...I want Khushi back in my life...I can't seem to get over the bit of the realisation that's struck me too late perhaps...that I really miss her...plus who I was within..when she was around...on every tangent...I want her Brad.....in my arms..by my side..freaking just want her back..again..so bad.."

WHAT THE??????????????????????????

HOWWWW DARE HEE?????????????

BACK OFF WILSON.

KHUSHI'S MINE.

YOUR SHIP HAS FREAKING SAILED AWAY - PERMANENTLY!

WHY CAN'T YOU FREAKING ACCEPT THAT?

My Bloods Freaking Boiled upto another tangent. I surely could be mirroring an actual Volcano within at the moment. Guys know what? Maybe I should just turn around and drag him to the nearest WWF ring and PULL OFF MY WWF MODE ON HIM for Real? I could freaking just beat the hell out off him in the ways The Undertaker beat the hell out of his opponents in the ring. Or maybe - I can just imagine the ring right here by the bar counter?????????

I gulp a sip of My Fiores Fav Drink.

Calm Down Raizada. Calm Down. You'd just injure yourself in the process too and that would make your Fiore cry. You hate to see her Cry - Remember? You know she'd give a damm about her Ex. But she couldn't ever not give a damm about You. You know how she gets worked up and emotional about your well being. You just got a freaking shoulder spasm - days ago? And she spent most of her hours later into her night - researching up on the ways/remedies that could help it heal faster - presenting you with the pdf document over the same after a detailed thorough discussion with Mrs J too about your shoulders condition and her expert medical advice on it too - in the morning even though she knew that your shoulder is being looked after the best of the Physio's on your Team.

Ok. The Imaginary vision of My Fiore's Face itched up in concern and welled up eyes - from the moment in time when I told her about my shoulder spasm - does water down my boiling blood a little.There you go - freaking Wilson. The only reason why I am not beating the crap out of you right now is the woman I love.

It is right then I hear Rob admit with another extended sigh - "but....no matter what I want... I know...I can't have it that way....and perhaps the very fact that I can't have her back in my life - is still the bit that I am working on moving over...that's why I just wana know who is it that she's seeing...when did it happen...etc...so that it seems real in my head...somewhere deep down I can't help but hope that she said what she did..to just get me off her back maybe?do you think that could be a possibility Brad?"

Ha! You wish.Wilson. Freaking Dammit You. Just when I compose my boiling blood - you want to send it up flaming again??????Guys - I swear I have never been this riled up in anger in a long long time. You all know it's not my thing to be in a state of Boiling Lava Point. But seems like right now in this moment - I can't really help it.

I hear Brad answer in a matter of fact tone - " no..not really..as much as I know Khushi..she wouldn't do that..don't beat yourself with that kind of hope buddy...if she said she's moved on and is deeply in love with someone....she most probably is...just ask her the details of who it is....if you want...get that reality check in your head and focus on moving on after...only that would be the right thing to do...you do owe that to yourself, her and Dr Alice...too more so..let's not forget how amazing her Mum has been as our head physio in the national squad for ages now..."

Ok.

I can't help but thank Brad in my head for putting that in words for him. Thank You Brad.

I hear Rob sigh now as he answers Brad - " yeah...you are right about that Brad...I do owe Khushi that...and moreso Dr Alice..she's the one physio...Iv counted on blindly at any turn of my physical injuries/ medical issues for years now
...and will continue to do so....its only fair that I just work on finding acceptance over this situation within....let's see..ill text her once I am back...and sees how it goes from there..."

I hear Brad answer now - " cool...anyway..lets talk about the game tonight...even though we couldn't proceed further as a team...it's been a good tournament for us hasn't it...?we could use the form going forward back into the national squad...,"and as they fall into a chatter about the game+ tournament + their upcoming national fixtures now - I finally make my way from there taking another sip of My Fiore's - Long Island Iced Tea in my Hand.I am surely going to need it to distract myself from all that I heard from Wilson - tonight.I am right on that thought when my phone buzzes with a call.

It's Khushi. I can't help but smile at that.

I walk over to another secluded corner and lean myself against the wall and sip on my drink and take a deep breathe to calm myself further - before I swipe up and take her call and I hear her say happily into the phone - " hey you...baby...so...given that I had no luggage on me...just my cabin bag...I am done with the check-in+ security check in real quick....gosh..Arnav..I am so freaking excited to get on the plane now...can't freaking wait...to see you my love...so tell me..are you having my drink for me??? hows the afterparty going?????"

That former bit from her obviously cools my worked-up nerves off even more.

I answer - sipping on the drink - " just took another sip off your drink Fiore....the afterparty's good baby..."

She asks instantly - " just good? Uh-oh..what's up Arnav? Your voice sounds a little gruff like it often does when you'v tried to calm yourself down...did something happen??"

Ofcourse - my love can see right through me too just like I can see right through her. And I do want to talk to her about Rob but then I do not want her to worry about the same/Rob and want her to bask in the happiness of seeing me and my thoughts on her her flying time here - which is why I think it's right that I wait to tell her about this in person tomorrow - so that I can just kiss her+ make love to her senseless and hold her close in my arms after.

I hear her ask concerned - " Arnav..baby...you there?? is it the shoulder??? But wait...didn't you say..you have the green signal from the physio's already?"

I cover up as I answer - " yes..fiore...I am right here...nothing happened...as such...and the shoulder's all healed and up for action baby..."

" okay...you are covering something up baby...why? What is it??,"she probes lovingly.

I sigh and answer honestly - "nothing much Fiore....let's just say...I prefer to talk about this..when I see you tomorrow....so that I could kiss you+ make love to you senseless and hold you close in my arms after...."

" gosh...baby...will you stop distracting me with that over phone...right now??,"she whispers.

I chuckle on reflex taking a sip of my drink - " why..fiore? are you in the middle of fighting some off our passionate imaginary flashes off your head now with your insides feeling all flushed within???"

"godammit...you...Arnav...baby...stop...I am in the middle of a que...in a café...getting myself a snack...k?,"she adds in an adorable rush and I chuckle on reflex - " ok baby...I get it...you get that snack now...ill tease you about this after..."

She asks chuckling fondly - " on text you mean??"

I admit sincerely - " nah..when I see you tomorrow...in real time...just you wait...fiore...I am going to freaking devour you..bad..."

She whispers in an adorable hush - " jeezzzzzz...Arnav...stop..making my insides shiver...in the middle of the que in a public place..please baby....I'v covered up my mouth with one of my hands so that no one can hear what I am saying..."

I chuckle - " really??have you now?"

" yes I have...plus just the way you said that has my insides feeling all giddy in happiness...Arnav...I mean...just about 13 more hours...and ill be with you...,"she says lovingly -shades off excitement evident in her voice.

And just like that the reminder from her in that tone - oozing with love and affection for me - reminding me that she is going to be in my arms very soon works like a magic eraser on the remainder bits off my riled up state prior and I begin to feel like the excited Champagne Fizz again - which leads me to confess the same to her - lovingly.

She chuckles and giggles happily at that as she answers after - "godammit...you..baby...I can't believe you just said that you'v been feeling like the excited Champagne Fizz...on that note...now that you said it..I think I relate to that very state too..."

I grin on reflex taking another sip off my drink - " I love the sound of that..,"and as I hear another voice on the other end asking her what she wants to order for her snack I say now lovingly - " ok then..fiore..get your snack first...I do want you to eat properly given that I am aware you had little time out at lunch again today...text me after..k?"

She answers instantly - " okay baby...ill just text you soon..k? you go back to chilling in the afterparty too now..k?"

I affirm the same to her and she says in a softer whisper after placing her order for her grilled chicken sandwich and coffee - " okay..he's just billing that....I love you so much baby...can't wait for these last hours to pass...you know how I'v been dying to have my refill of JUST US and our moments...Arnav.."

I grin to myself at that - " I know baby...I know....just like you know I'v been aching a lot more than you for the very same...I love you Fiore..come soon...supersoon..."

" Arnav....I have an idea.. how about I fly the plane..instead? that would surely get me to you faster...my hunk," she adds in a loving whisper that makes me chuckle and she says lovingly after as the café attendant on the other end asks her how she wants to settle the bill - " okay...wait..we were supposed to hang up...lets text in a bit..i'll just settle this and get set to eat?,"and I affirm the same to her and we finally hang up and I make my way back to join the rest of my team/unit in the Afterparty - sipping on the remainder of the Long Island Tea in my hand - happily.

I do catch a glimpse of Wilson mixing around with some of our team members along with Brad. But do I allow his words (from prior)to water down my happy nerves that just got restored to its usual current after this talk with My Fiore? Nope. I don't.For..It's not freaking worth it/or apt to the situation around me.

PLUS.

My Fiore is coming to see me all the way - and its only fair that I keep my focus on that and continue to bask in feeling like that Happy Champagne Fizz for the rest of the night - Indeed.

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TADAAAAAA!!

How was That Guysssssssss?????

Yup. I'v been dying to make A&K meet already!! Also I don't know how many of you anticipated this - but I think it's only fair that Rob knows the truth about who Khushi is seeing supersoon...don't you all think? Like supersoon as in like next update soon..😁😁😁....😉😉😉

Next Update: Monday Night

So yup - I'll see you soon guys.

Until Then - Please take care and Stay Indoors and Safe guys!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thanks, Guys, for all the Support and your Precious Time to my Work!

Much Love

Always

❤

Prachi

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