Tske 34.1 - Better Late Than Never

3 years ago

mysticaltales11111

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Hellooooo Guysssssssss....

So yes – here I am with the next update for HW3.o this week.

Also yes – I did really want to give this update with it's moments for I didn't surely just want to jump to the next bit without penning down these scenes. Just felt that all the characters in the story – needed to live through these respective scenes – as well.❤🙏

❤Word Count – Long in Length -10K words❤

Taking some hours off to just Write this Out finally has truly been my Respite in taking my Mind Off – Everything Covid! And I truly hope – that you are able to experience some distraction and entertainment through the Story Too🤗❤🙏

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TAKE 34.1 – Better Late Than Never.

A little While Later

In the Car – Enroute back to Dubai

Arnav's POV

Guys.

I swear to the Heavens above – if it wasn't for Brian already driving at highest speed he could right now (Within the speed limits) – on our way back to Dubai – I would have taken the freaking wheel myself – asking him to let me be the one to deal with the acceleration button in the car and have the wheels literally fly us back to Dubai in full Ninja Car/SuperRacer Car – mode – whichever would have been faster.

But.

Wait?

Who am I kidding?

Not that Sarah/Brian would let me take the wheel though for just to be honest here – legit – even they know that I'm not in the condition to drive myself - anyway. I mean – in terms of the state of Mind. Right now.Obviously.

Well.

You'v all seen me freaking out impatiently on so many different tangents/situations when it comes to my Fiore – until now right? But I swear or rather take an oath in utmost honesty – right now – that this very moment right now – kind off beats all of those freaking out impatiently moment's from prior. Hands Freaking Down.

I curse myself in my head again.Dammit.Godammit.Raizada – you should have never freaking let her go in there alone.You should have never freaking let her convince you with her reasons.For once – you shouldn't have figured a middle ground and should have freaking stuck to being obstinate.Now look – what has freaking happened. You seem to have no freaking idea – what's happened with your Fiore/or around her in these last couple of hours???? And you don't have any way of knowing the very same as well – until you reach back to the AirBnb appt in Dubai.

Godammmit You.*And I send out a curse at myself again as the version of my Jittery and Impatient Avatar+ Add Scowling to that as well this time around – continues to consume me*(My Self- cursing mission continues.)

Hate This.

Hate Freaking This.

Hate what?

Wait – to be fair.I think I do need to give the context right?Did I prior?or Did I Not? I think I partially did. But not enough to get the picture clear to you all maybe.Forgive me – guys. You haven't seen the royally scowling version of me much, haven't you? It's a rare thing.Plus it just sometimes – messes with my neuron wiring.Immense.

So...

And it is right very then I hear Sarah say from the front seat as she looks back at me pretty much nervous herself – " Ohh...come...on Arnav...stop..cursing yourself now...will you?? you'v been cursing yourself under your breathe...since the last twenty minutes...back to back..ever since we took the road...stop blaming yourself...please? this is not your fault...K wanted this from you...from us...she herself asked us to wait for her at the mall right?? and she did get into that little text chat with you after she entered the room..right??so it's not like we don't know anything at all...we do know...she dived into it..right??"

Brian seconds her.

Alright.Then.As Fate would have it. Look's like you are all going to catch up on the heads up in my conversation with Sarah now.She's in the front seat next to Brian as he's driving.And I am the Scowling Passenger in the back seat of this car – and M and Jack are driving in the other car we rented out this morning – for our drive down to Abu Dhabi.

I ask now – sensing the heavily sulking vibe in my tone myself –" my self-cursing spree has been that evident is it...S? I thought..I was managing to curtail it under my breathe.."

Brian and Sarah both say in unison now – " oh of course it's beyond just evident...Arnav..your expressions give you away...as always.."

Damm.

Well not Damm to the bit that My Fiore's closest friends can read me now easily.I love that. Damm to the bit that – I should have just continued to curse my- self out loud then - instead????????

I do the same now.

Which makes Brian say now as he looks back briefly before returning his attention to the wheel – " Stop...please...Arnav..like S said...not your fault.."

I gape at them again as I punch the headrest of the seat next to me in momentary fury – " oh it downright surely is my fault...guys...I should have never let her go in there alone...we shouldn't have let her...see...now her phone battery died down on her...in the middle of her only lone text to me after...that said...,"and I pause to just pick up my phone and re-read My Fiore's text out loud back (the one that came to my phone around 25 minutes ago and had me/us panicking as we all simply jet our ways to our cars then) – "Arnav...baby...will you all just see me back in Dubai?Heading back. Am on my way back.Was about to call you..but battery's dying...am also Not Alone though...With Noor.Okay..wait..let..me..just...send this..before...my phone die's..out..on..me..."

And I keep the phone screen faced to S's face as she turns to look back at me now offering me a bottle of water.I decline the need for H20 and say instead – "ofcourse I am freaking out...S..for I/we have no idea..what happened in there..for all those hours...it's not like she was gone in there for some mere minutes...we waited for a couple off hours...right????who freaking knows what happened? Why did Khushi have to leave with Noor...just like that? Did Raahil not believe her? Did he ask her to leave?was she in an emotional mess/crying mess after – which is why Noor had it in her heart to be with her on her way back..perhaps???? god only knows...dammit..and what's worse?is the bit that I just have to wait until we reach back..for she's on her way back too...right?with her phone off? Dammit...,"and I send out a curse again.

HMM.

NOW YOU ALL KNOW WHY I AM THE SCOWLING ARNAV RIGHT NOW – DON'T YOU?(To be honest – it's also because – I don't have it in me to be mad at my Fiore to not be mindful about her phone's batter/carrying her usual power bank like she usually does.For I know she had so much on her mind/heart prior – as we head to Abu Dhabi this afternoon anyway – right? I mean.I know it all.I am the one who was holding her to my side snug – right? on our drive there? Oh wait. Dammit. It's freaking my fault then.I should have freaking checked on this bit myself or shoved my power bank in her bag?)

What do I do now?I curse myself again.

Sarah asks now gaping at me – " oh no..not again...why..again??"

I admit the last bit of what I just thought to S and Brian - scowling punching the headrest next to me impatiently yet again.

Brian says now gesturing with his left hand – " keep calm...please...Arnav...we are all nervous...and impatient to know what happened..just like you are...but aren't you the one to always remind us to look out for the calm sign amidst the turmoil...look..what if...Noor being with Khushi right now..is a sign for us to calm down..instead??"

Sarah adds on nodding her head – " exactly...MaskCap dude..plus..how are you going to be able to be composed in front of Khushi..if you won't calm yourself down..first? like you said...we don't know what happened..but what we all do know is that she's surely going to want to leap into the secure comfort of your arms the very second she sees you right???so for your Fiore's sake...try taking those deep breathes to calm down?please?,"and she shoots out her hand to give me the bottle of H20 again.

WELL.

WELL.

WELL.

THEY ARE RIGHT ABOUT THAT.

I admit the same to them taking the water from her hand now – "hmm...well..can't deny that you both are right about the latter...alright...ill try to hold it together...,"and I look at Brian as I sigh after taking a sip – " get me to Khushi as fast as you can..brother.."

Brian nods instantly exchanging a knowing look with Sarah as they both try to ease themselves in their thoughts too – " on it...brother...am on it...,"

He continues to Drive now and Sarah says after looking into her phone – " well..M's seems to be having a difficult time controlling her nervy jitter's too..."

I sigh now dejected – " tell her..I say...copy that..to that S.."

Sarah nods and shoots be a supportive nod first and I look out the window to take in the sight of the sand-dunes/scenery around for some momentary distraction as I eye my phone – dejected again – before unlocking it to dive right into my Whtsapp.

The scenery is not really helping me though.

It isn't.

The fact that I cannot reach my Fiore right now is not helping me too.

The only thing that is helping me – is the media gallery in my phone that is looking back at me with a couple of last cozy pictures of Khushi and Me – in which she's snuggled in deep to my side and is smiling back and her eyes are twinkling in so much happiness – as she's got her arms wrapped up possessively around me.

Godammit.

Baby.

Fiore.

Are you okay baby? Are you okay? – I feel my aching heart ask in my head over and over as my heartbeats continue to play – High Jump within their confined cardio walls.

Just to be honest – I do think – My Heartbeats would win the Olympic Gold for High Jump – Hands down – in this very moment of time. Not me.Ladies and Gentleman.Just My Pulsing Rapidly – HeartBeats.

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A Little More While – Later

At the AirBNB Appt – Dubai

Noor hugs Khushi warmly as she asks holding onto her – " Aapa...are you sure? you don't want me to stay until your friends come?? I can...you know...? I don't want to leave you alone...by yourself...right now...Abbu and Raahil wouldn't want me too as well – which is why Abbu asked me to be by your side on this drive back here right?you are okay...aren't you?? I know what ever is happening now..is too sudden..and is happening too fast..but...I can understand why Abbu wants this..now..."

They'd both just stepped right back into the AirBnb appartment about five minutes ago.

Khushi takes a deep breathe at that as she hugs back Noor and admits to her again – emotionally first – " Hearing Aapa...from you...strikes a deep emotional chord within...Noor...just like it does...from Raahil...to be honest..it's going to take me a little while to get used to it...and yes...I am okay....for and yes..I do understand...why Abbu wants this too... to be honest though..i think some parts of my being are still... just trying to absorb it all...though..."

Noor pulls back from the hug now and says smiling back at Khushi emotionally – " I know...what you mean...aapa...but...It's been a long time due...hasn't it? about time...isn't it? to both...us...calling you as Aapa...and Abbu..making this decision to fly down to London as soon as possible to meet your Mum...,"and she pauses to just brush Khushi's arm in loving support as she adds next – " I know...too much time has been lost...Aaapa...but like they say...Better Late...than never...right??"

Khushi nods at that – still so emotional as she whispers – " yes...Noor...better late...than never...," and as Noor nods at her then and asks for the nearest washroom for a moment to quickly freshen up – Khushi just guides her to it and then after - finally gets to her switched off phone from her bag and rushes to plugs it in to the charger and waits for it to light up.

She had been beyond just bummed when it had died out on her and all she could get out to Arnav was a lone brief text – then.(San's any details over what had happened.)She knew he'd be freaking out in worry on his way back.Everyone would be – right now.And every inch of her being – couldn't wait – to just see him- right now as well. She looked at the time on the wall. He should be here soon – so she thought.She was sure in her heart that everyone would have left the very second – they got her text though.

And as she waits for her phone to power up to some extent now - she feels her head memorise it all from an hour ago as she takes the moment to just brush her hands over her face. She remembers the poignant way , she had been holding onto her Abbu and had cried for a significant while holding onto him just like a toddler would in her early years.She remembers - The way he had been hugging her – in that warm fatherly embrace over and over in that poignant moment – asking her to just address him as Abbu in between on and off – as if the sound of it were music to his ears?She remembers - The way she'd spotted – Raahil and Noor watch them on.As if – in their hearts – all she truly had received was true genuine and heartfelt acceptance.

She remembers how Rehaan - then after those poignant minutes had pulled back and admitted to her, Raahil and Noor – that he wanted to get on a plane to see Alice as soon as possible, so much so that he couldn't wait to get on board /scheduled times off public flight that he'd immediately thought of arranging himself a charter straight from Abu Dhabi to Heathrow.The way he'd asked Khushi to come with him to UK first thing out.The way he'd just lovingly asked her to take him to Her Mum.

Khushi remembers – how she was still reeling from a numerous vulnerable emotions within at that moment but yet she was able to convince Rehaan that she'd prefer to take the usual scheduled flights travelling out from Dubai and had offered to get her prior return ticket preponed to tonight maybe?So that she could match the timing of his arrival in Heathrow at the most.

She remembers the momentary frown on her Abbu's face as he asked her again – Why wouldn't she travel with him?.And how she had just honestly reminded him – that she still wanted to be cautitious/ guard this truth – for his sake/Raahil's sake and not take much chances to be seen with him publically as much – to avoid any one out in the public/media wondering to why's and what's too much.(It was good that she had mentioned Raahil's angle in there – for that helped her achieve her intent as her Abbu had reluctantly nodded to that with a heavy heart.In her heart then Khushi also knew – she had to keep the guard on for Arnav obviously)

She remembers how – Raahil had then taken charge in a jiffy to get her fresh flight tickets arranged for her to fly out tonight from Dubai itself from his end.So much had happened. Too Fast. Indeed.And then - Within the next couple of minutes he had confirmed the travel arrangements to her.(Which meant that she'd have to get back to Dubai to pack and get set to leave.) Within seconds then – her Abbu had suggested that he'd arrange the car ride from the hotel exclusive chauffeur service arranged for her as soon as possible and then he'd requested Noor to drive back with Khushi to Dubai given that he knew – she had been through so much emotionally in the last couple of hours.Because he didn't have it in his heart to leave her(his daughter) alone in the aftermath of her vulnerability even for a second.

Yes.

He'd said that.

And the way he had used the words – My Daughter with such loving fatherly authority in that moment – had stumped Khushi so much emotionally again. How could it not? How could she not be grateful to Life for this Blessing??

She also remembers how – Noor had been there for her – through out the ride back as her usual warm/loving self – as she just held her hand tight – even during the brief sleep that took over Khushi on the ride back. She was way too exhausted – on so many emotional levels then – with everything moving too fast?right? So it was obvious – for her to succumb to her exhaustion. The sleep had done her good though – for when she woke up from it as they arrived here in Dubai a shortwhile ago – she felt recharged. Yes, she was still trying to absorb it all. But yes – she felt like she had further energy to do so.

And as Khushi sees her phone light up now – she instantly picks it up to go to her Whtsapp and get in touch with Arnav and just as she is about to type a text to Arnav – she hear's Noor voice behind her as she says – " Aapa...Abbu called..he wants to talk to you...,"and that does make Khushi pause in the middle of sending off her text to Arnav as she nods at Noor and takes the phone from her hand and whispers into the phone holding it tight in her hands.For a second – she had to close her eyes yet again to believe that this was really happening to her. That she was about to get onto doing something as normal as talking on the phone with her father for the very first time.It was a normal moment but in her heart – as touching and emotionally poignant. And even before she can say anything she hears her Abbu ask rushed – " Khushi.....you are okay?aren't you? Noor tells me that you are?and that you did get some sleep on the way back?And that the two of you reached safe and everything...but I do want to hear it from you..too...are you okay meri beti?? I know...I have rushed you to this...too fast...perhaps? have I given you a hard time in all my rush??"

Khushi's eyes well up at that on reflex again as she exchanges an emotional eyelock with Noor and answers – " yes...I am okay...Abbu...don't worry...please...I am trying my best to absorb it all...but please...don't you say that...no...for...no...you have not given me any hard time...in all this rush...I mean it...,"and she pauses and just as she is about to ask him if he is okay too – she hears him say sighing in instant relief – " that brings my aching heart some relief Khushi...so...I wanted you to hear this from me as well.....I have just given the heads up to Noor also...my private charter/scheduled flying time is confirmed...I will be leaving for the airport in an hour..at the maximum...and then my charter leaves for London in three hours...and then we go on as we decided ??and wait...Khushi..I just realised...I don't have your number yet...why don't I have your number yet???wait..i'll just ask Noor to share it with me ...what kind off a father I am...to not have my daughter's number in my contact list??????,"and once again before Khushi can even answer to that - given that his poignant pause had once again touched a deep heartstring - she hears him admit with a heavy sigh after – " a very unfortunate father...I guess...would be the right word..won't it be?Khushi?for it just continues to sink in over and over that I have missed out on so much...in your life...so much time...has been...lost...and which is why...I kept saying to you and still say...that no amount of forgiveness I seek from you can ever be enough beti jaan...no amount..."

Khushi feels her very own heart get further poignantly consumed with a zillion emotions at that as she answers now – " Abbu...please...don't..s..a..y...t..h..at...plea..se??,"and for a second she chokes on her own vulnerable emotions as she sees Noor gesture her to put Abbu on loud speaker now and Khushi does so and hears Noor send out a loving scolding his way reminding him to not think about the Time Lost but to look ahead at what is.Finally.She then hears Noor tell Rehaan that she'll leave back for Abu Dhabi almost instantly now because she does want to meet him before he leaves for the airport and everything.A brief couple of minutes later – with Rehaan once again – assuring Khushi that he'd take her number from Noor instantly and be in touch with her himself now – they hang up the call.

And just as they do – Khushi holds Noor's hand on reflex as Noor says holding onto her's – " just so you know..aapa..even by his tone I could guess..that...Abbu really wanted you to travel with him...he can't wait to catch up with you...you know...only fair...he's always cherished us...immense...as in his children + not just Raahil it's preety much that way for all the kids in the family...like all of Raahil's immediate cousins in our extended families.....have always been so fond of Abbu because of his tender/loving/empowering ways..he's been the favorite uncle for them all too over all these years aapa...he's been like the guide/the strength/the assertive yet empowering teacher/the friend towards the younger us in the family..always...and you are his daughter...that he's just found...and I do think it's fair that knowing him closely - I give you the heads up that he might just be a tad bit more possessive about you to begin with...given that he's probably going through so much angst in his father's heart with regards to missing out on so much in your life...but he'll surely begin to feel more secured...eventually..after a word with your Mum...I think he's so jittery and nervous also because he doesn't know..how the meeting will your Mum go...how would she react to seeing him?or say..if your Mum...would be comfortable to have him as a part of your life now..."

Khushi nods at that with a sigh.That was one of her nervy thoughts now as well.How would her Mum react? Yes.She'd gone behind her back to take these monumental steps that had the power to change so much for them personally.And now that all of this was finally happening, she couldn't help her heart wonder – How was it that she would take this up to her Mum???? She say's now – " I know...I understand, Noor...I get all of that...for it's something that's been on my mind too..but wait.....about another context in here for now...I do want to make it clear again...for I know...Abbu preferred me to travel with him...but you understand what this is about in its detailed worry angle..don't you? I just feel like I gotta guard this from the public/and not be seen around him in public too much..not just for Abbu/Raahil's sake but...also..for your's too..."

That surprises Noor as she asks her eyes widening – " I understand..aapa...the context with regards to Abbu, and Raahil, I truly do ..but what do you mean...me??????why me??"

Khushi admits her another vulnerable thought out (that had just struck her a couple of mins back)as a sad smile curves up her lips – " you because... are yet to marry Raahil by the end of this year..aren't you? Noor? How can I put your Nikaah in jeopardy as well...look I know..no matter what the heart says..to the mind...of...the world..out there...it is sensitive...our relation..is...and what if your family..finds out...and they begin to look at Abbu/Raahil – the family's image differently...I don't want them to ever rethink your alliance with Raahil , Noor...he loves you...and you love him...you are the world to him just like I know he is the world to you...I'd never want any harm...to you and Raahil on this regard too....Noor...you understand where I am coming from..don't you????the fact that Abbu and Raahil have accepted me..our relation...doesn't really change the central crux..now does it Noor? I still very much his child...out of wedlock..and I know what I am going to ask off you next is perhaps...difficult?and too much? But promise me for now Noor...that you wouldn't talk about this to anyone...at your end? In your family?for now? atleast until your Nikaah??because perhaps..after that..even if you do tell them...they'd just be angry...but you'd atleast be married to Raahil by then...they won't be able to break your alliance then?and I'll be atleast content in my heart to some extent..that no harm came on your Nikaah prior..for it would kill me..then...,"and Khushi pauses and as she feels herself being pulled in by Noor in an instant hug.

Noor feels moved at that – from Khushi – obviously.And just like that as she hears Khushi say all this – it strikes her within her heart.That yes – perhaps – until her Nikaah to Raahil – it would be better that she would guard this secret in her heart too and not relay to anyone in her family as well.Not even her Azlaan Bhaijaan/Ayaan/Azhar - her brothers whom she was the closest too – let alone her parents.For in her heart she knew that there could be some extended relatives on both her Ammi's?Abbu's side who could potentially – over-react to the news if they were to find out.The emotional angle of it all wouldn't sink in with them well – in front of the worldly societal logic. And so for a second – all she could do now was just hug Khushi in an intense silence as well which she was sure Khushi was understanding to be her silent consent on the same – for a little while - before Noor finally whispers – " aapa...I understand...you have my word...I won't tell anyone...at my end....I am so sorry that it has to be this way though....it must still hurt though? still?right? to feel like you still just need to guard this...further???"

Khushi pulls back at that now and she brushes her hand on Noor's hair and admits sincerely with a soft smile – " not really. It doesn't hurt further Noor...for I know...this is for the well being of the ones that matter to me...it's already a huge blessing that this has come out in front of the only ones..it was needed to come out in front off – in priority..perhaps?? and now...I just have to do all I can to keep it under covers, for Abbu's, raahil's, yours and.."

That from Khushi makes Noor shoot her a puzzled smile – " wait..wait...you say and...aapa.....as in..you are also refering to some one else too??"

Khushi nods at that honestly - " yes...I am...someone very special and close to me...,"and just as Khushi is about to give Noor a heads up about the one she loves – being Arnav – Noor's phone buzzes with Raahil's text asking her if she's left from Dubai – which makes Noor hug Khushi back instantly as she says in a rush – " okay...aapa...I am so sorry...to put a hold to this conversation...but we will continue it later...surely...I better leave now...for it will take me the usual time to get to the hotel...I don't wana miss seeing Abbu.."

Khushi nods at that now and they share another warm hug and Noor gets set to leave – assuring Khushi – that she was now going to be in regular touch like all the time.

That leaves Khushi – fighting back happy relieved tears – as she bids Noor – Bye – and closes the door shut.And just as she does – that – she rushes back to her phone to get in touch with her Arnav!

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MEANWHILE SIMULATANEOUSLY

ARNAV'S POV

Yeah.

Now I think momentarily – I could win the freaking Olympic Gold for Track Racing like hands down.Too.For yup – that's how fast my feet are racing up these stairs to the AirBnb apartment – right now.

Well I hopped off the car the very second Brian screeched it to a halt obviously (apologizing to both S and him to ditch them in the moment whilst they parked the car and everything) plus it's also a given that I did not have the patience to freaking wait for the Elevator to come down to the Ground Floor!

I immediately dashed up towards the stairway to the side and trusted nothing but my very own feet in the moment – to take me as fast as they can to my Fiore.

Obviously.

They are doing a great job – at the moment as well. For I should reach the fifth floor – my point of destination in just the next 60 seconds and somewhere in the middle of all this racing up the stairs – I do feel my phone beep in my pockets – and even though my gut tells me that it could be My Fiore – I do not pause to see it for that will delay me by a couple of seconds to just have Khushi open the door to me instead and my arms just reach out to haul her tight in them – right?

So Yeah. I let it beep. It also begins to ring now in my pocket as I reach the fifth-floor landing – and I just let it buzz – as I race to the apartment's door.

I am telling you guys.Even Usain Bolt would be freaking impressed by my speed right now!!!!

Anyways – more on that later. I have reached the apartment door now and I ring the bell on the side freaking impatiently in a hurry knowing fully well that My Fiore will recognise my impatient bell's rhythm on the door.She will know that it's me – by the mere – style of my ringing the bell right now.(How? Because - I'v used this very impatient bell rhythm often in the past – whenever I have visited her.)

Within a second – as anticipated – I see My Fiore opened the door with welled up eyes as she says to me in an emotional rush – " Christ....finally...I knew it would be...you...Arnav..baby...I texted you...I was calling you...I am sorry...so sorry..my battery died out..and then...Noor was here..as well..she...just left...and...I...I...god..baby...i..have..so...much..to...tell...you...,"and she pauses in her words for the crazy about her – me – has instantly pulled her by the arm stepping in – and has just engulfed into her into a big warm intense hug already – kicking the door shut behind us in a nanosecond.

Yeah.

That was I needed to do – first – guys! I was racing my way here for this right????

So yup – I just hold her freaking tight in my arms all intense and close.

Finally.

My Imaginary Olympic GoldMedalist Heartbeats begin to return back to its usual peaceful rhythms. And Khushi just holds me as hard back as intensely and asks softly now – " I freaked you out..again..didn't..I? baby?am...sorry...sorry..so..so..sorry...Arnav.."

I pull back now and shove her against the wall and kiss her head, eyes, cheeks, the side of her lips in an emotional vulnerable rush as I caress her cheek with my left hand and brush her hair lovingly with the right – " shh....k?you are sorry...are you crazy?freaking crazy to even say those words to me right now fiore? I am sorry..so freaking sorry to not be mindful about your usual power bank in your bag dammit....fiore...are you okay?? First you tell me that...are you okay baby???? And then tell me... What happened??before my heart gives up on me in nerve wrecking anticipation?? Why did you return to Dubai..so suddenly??Baby??"

And just as I say that to Khushi – I see a fresh fountain of tears leave her eyes as she instantly leaps herself back into my arms and hugs me super tight and intense clinging onto me as she usually does and she whispers in an emotional rush – " I..d..i..d..i..t..baby...I took the leap of faith...I told Raahil and Noor everything...Raahil went into a crazy silent shock mode...first for an hour or so...but then...he...called...me...aapa...after...Arnav...can you believe this?he called me...aapa??? And then..the unbelievable..happened...Arnav..ba..by...Abbu walked in on the scene..as in we...were in Noor's room right? and right then...I tried to escape first...for I just didn't feel like I had it in me...to be there..I felt so emotionally drained...I wanted you..I wanted...to hear your voice..to hold you this way...but then...Raahil stopped..me...he..told..me..he'd take the truth up to Abbu...he...t..ol...d...me....aa..ppa...you are not alone....and then..and then....,"and she pauses as she clutches on me tee tight and begins to sob in my arms.

WAIT.

WHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT???????????

WHAT IS MY FIORE SAYING?

GOD BLESS RAAHIL THOUGH.

HE CALLED MY FIORE – AAPA? WHICH MEANS HE ACCEPTED THE TRUTH?( I AM MENTALLY SENDING OUT PIGEIONS OF BLESSINGS HIS WAY )

BUT WAIT. SHE SAID – HER ABBU CAME ON THEN?

OKAY. I NEED TO KNOW.

I try to pull back now but Khushi continues to just hold me tighter instead which is a gesture that she wants to stay put in my arms this way and so I just hold her snug and before I can even ask her to continue my very own nerves reaching the skies again she whispers – " he did it...Raahil...took..the..lead..to tell..l...A..b..b..u...everything..I pitched in...then...and I cannot even begin to tell you the mountains of emotions I saw on his face at the mere mention of Mum...he..beleived it.....he..wants..no...dna..testing...he..called..me..his beti..jaan...baby...he asked...me to call him...Abbu...and I did...and....and..I...I...oh my christ..will you believe this..baby? I called...Abbu...Abbu...and it was..so..very...poignant and priceless...that moment....I was able to address my father..as Abbu...to his...face...baby...can you..believe this???"

WAIT.

WAIT.

WHAT???????????

YES.

YES.

FREAKING YESSSSSSS!

MY HEARTBEATS BACK TO CONTESTING IN OLYMPICS Under HIGH JUMP/LONG JUMP/JAVELIN THROW(ALL AT ONCE) AT THAT – THIS TIME AROUND IN SHEER JOY AND RELEIF!!

MY FAITH IN THE EXISTENCE OF GOD – STRENGTHS AND CEMENTS ON ANOTHER LEVEL - ALTOGETHER.

GOD HAS FINALLY GIVEN MY FIORE – THE ONE GIFT – MY GUT ALWAYS TOLD ME – LIFE HAD IN STORE FOR HER!!!!

I AM SO SO SO SO FREAKING HAPPY RIGHT NOW FOR HER!!!SO MUCH SO THAT I FEEL MY EYES WELL UP IN JOY. NOW.

HOW COULD IT NOT?

THANK YOU - GOD.

I pull back from holding her now as I cup her face lovingly sure that she could read the monumental joy that was etched on my face for her as my emotional gaze locks with her's now and I ask again – " what? just what did you just happened?? Baby??"

Khushi wipes her tears now as she nods at me reading my happy/relieved expressions easily and I am not feeling freaking angsty about those precious pearls leaving her eyes right now for now I can finally sense that they are tears of Immense Happiness and Releif and she says – " yes..yes..baby...you heard me..right...wait...ill tell you everything..with all the details..."

I nod at that like a grinning monkey now and Khushi smiles through her tears too as I hug her hard instantly first and say – " god knows fiore...my heart could freaking burst in happiness for you..right now...that's how happy I am for you...,"

And Khushi nods and whispers kissing on my hand – " not just god...I know it too...baby...I can sense it too...and in some ways now...I think it was good..that I didn't come to the mall then and asked you all to come back here...as well..because this way...I can just be my vulnerable raw self given that I'd have all the privacy I need....with you ,"and just as she finishes that – I nod at that in an instant understanding and she cup's my face on reflex, stepping closer and we both lean in together at the same time – as our lips meet one anothers in a brief, emotionally poignant kiss as she whispers into my lips – " you were..right...arnav..baby...in your gut...about these..what if's..all along..that what if...Abbu would actually be happy to know...about me?? he was...he is...so...thank..you baby...for being my guiding light...as always...if it wasn't..for you...if it hadn't been for you...I wouldn't have probably reached this point...of blessing...in my...life....Arnav...godammit...I love you...,"and she instantly takes my breathe away next as she continues to kiss me briefly and emotionally – even before I can say anything to that.

I DON'T REPLY WITH WORDS THEN.Obviously. And just take the moment to soak in the emotions that she is pouring into our brief, intense kiss – sure that she could sense every bit of it that I was pouring back into her lips – holding onto her snug in my arms.

It is also right then – that the doorbell rings and this time around – we both know it's M, S, brian and Jack and so we reluctantly pull apart now and exchange a knowing nod and instantly open the door to them together and as I spot the worry in their collective vibe missing – as they step in instantly and M and S pull Khushi into a warm big hug already – I ask – " wait..wait..guys...where is the worry? I was about to gloat about having mine vanish prior...given that I raced here the way I did..before you all.."

Brian and Jack explain – " because you did...you missed seeing Noor as she stepped out the elevator..we met her briefly..she didn't say much about what happened given that she was in a rush..but her warm smile and vibe as she greeted us as Khushi's friends..did relay to us...that perhaps..thing's went..well??she did ask us to rush up stairs to be with her too telling us that Khushi was waiting for us..."

Maya and Sarah are still waiting for Khushi to say something now as Brian and Jack join in to just hug her first in support as Khushi's just smiling at them all emotionally and before My Fiore can say anything this time around – I decide to be the one to drop the Happy Bomb on them all as I say out loud – " well...oh yes...beyond just well guys...so the hightlight is...that...Raahil called her Aapa....her abbu walked in on the scene after..Raahil told him everything.....he then asked Khushi to call him Abbu...eventually..and she did...they believe...and accept the truth...."

And that from me obviously makes Khushi smile through her tears as Maya, Sarah, Jack and Brian gape at Khushi in collective glee – " wait..wai..t??whattttttttttttttttttttttt???????????really???????"

Khushi nods at them and her emotional gaze locks with mine now as she whispers now – " come in now...you all...I want to tell you all everything...."

We all walk in and join her in.

Please note – we are all collective – the version of grinning monkeys – in the moment – obviously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A little while – Later

Arnav's POV Continues

My arm tightens around Khushi's shoulder on reflex now as she continues to fill us on the bit of everything that happened after she had cried her heart out in her Abbu's arms. Why? Because its natural for my heart to tug on its strings now – as it sinks in – that her Abbu's sudden plans of wanting to go see Mrs J and have Khushi go with him – means that the one extra day – I had in my time here with her in Dubai - does go flying outta the window.

Guys.

Don't get me wrong.

I am so freaking happy for her. And for Mrs J as well – right now. And I understand the significance of the moment. I really do.But just because my hearts so freaking selfish when it comes to her – I can feel it get a tad bit heavy as I realise that she is going to leave tonight itself!

She understands the meaning of my gesture on her shoulder obviously now as she pauses to look at me sideways now and I look down at her as our eyes lock and she whispers to say and explain – " It all just happened too fast...baby..too fast..I couldn't say..no to Abbu..and then Raahil...just re-arranged my travel plans at the speed of light...for a second..I was just watching it all unfold..like a dazed..spectator...am sorry for this? My love? I know this means..that we lose out on one day....and..I..I.."

And I put a finger on her lips now instantly – looking deep into her eyes – giving a damm to the bit that M, S, Brian and Jack were watching on and kiss the side of her lips first as I whispers – " shh....shh...you don't need to explain...further...Fiore...I understand...K??this is the need of the hour...it's the right thing to do..for Mrs J and for your Abbu...about time...there's been decades lost in between of them...right? but then...as they say...better late...than never...right Fiore??,"and I go on to give her the reassured look – " don't you worry about it..fiore...just go on..tell us the rest..."

She momentarily does give me the look that says – to me silently – that our conversation is not over on this regard and that we'd take it back in private to the room but she just nods silently in front of all – and continues filling us all on the rest.

Maya is a bundle of happy tears.So is Sarah.As they hold onto Jack and Brian's arms lovingly and continue to listen on.

And my heart returns to sending – Blessings Pigeons – Raahil, Noor, Her Abbu's Way – as I go back to holding Khushi snug and tight to my side – kissing her head over and over – in between.

I mean guys – you all know I'v been a fan of him – anyway - right?And well it would be safe to say - that hearing everything that I am right now – just turns me into A COLOSSAL FAN OF REHAAN KHAN.

Period.

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Twenty Minutes Later

In the Room

Khushi closes the door to the room shut – walking in behind Arnav now – watching his frame emotionally – as he's just immediately walked up to her suitcase now as he says now knowing that she was all ears behind him – " Fiore...there you go..let me help you up with your suitcase first....and then...let's help you pack...up..,"and he pauses and as Khushi spots him beginning to compile up some of her scattered stuff around – she feels her heart glow and ache at the same time – consumed in nothing but deep shades of love for this man. Did she just fall in love with him again? in this very moment of time? For what felt like beyond Infinte+Nth? Oh yes.She did.

She walks up to the love of her life from behind now in rushed paced steps and just hugs him hard from behind by holding onto his shoulders as she whispers softly – " I know...you said..that you understand...Arnav...baby...but I still got to be honest..right? It does me ache me immense to do this..I got swept away under poignant biological tides...the way..Abbu was like extending his loving fatherly authority in the moment...just had...me clean bowled...I couldn't tell him...that Abbu I have something lined up here in Dubai for another day...but trust me...in my heart...it's wasn't because..i didn't remember our time commitment to one another in the moment...baby...like..please don't misundertsnad that...I'd ever want to take you/our your understanding self for granted..ever...baby but...honestly...in the moment...I just didn't know how swim up from the tides of emotion that were consuming me with regards to Abbu and Mum...look....I know...you said that you didn't want any further explanation my love...but I still feel like I need to apologize...pleae forgive me? for I know..me.. agreeing to head out tonight itself with Abbu without even discussing cutting short on our time here in Dubai...with you prior...kind off doesn't go in sync with how we usually go about our plans.."

That from Khushi obviously moves Arnav – deep – and he instantly turns around now and tucks her chin up to make her look deep into her eyes as he asks her sincerely – " you really think I am going to even process that apology from you right now Fiore??"

Khushi locks her emotional gaze with him beginning to caress his cheek now as she whispers – " nah...I know you won't process it...baby...or accept it...but that doesn't mean...that I don't follow my heart to express the same...to you...,"and she instantly leans forward to kiss the side of his lips as she whispers out the bit that she'd also wanted to talk to Arnav about in private since the very second she'd picked on his gesture seven minutes ago – " I love you...baby...and the fact that we are always honest to one another about what we feel...means so much to me...so you tell me now...please? right very now...why did I spot that relieved look in your eye that you tried to cover up when I told you all that Noor got that text from Raahil to leave – when I was just about to drop her a hint about you being the one I love???you tried to cover it up...your gesture...but it was too late..i caught onto it...? if the conversation comes up again...I did have every plan of hinting her the same...but why did it feel by your look then...that...you were glad that I couldn't tell her...do you like... not want me too???"

Arnav cups his Fiore's face vulnerably at that.Well he should have known that she'd catch onto this and so he just adds sincerely and honestly now caressing her cheeks – " ofcourse...I want you to tell Noor, Raahil and even your Abbu that's it's me...you love....fiore...but yes...what you caught onto is right...as much as I am dying to have that happen...I'd prefer it to happen...one day/some other day in the future...rather than now....and it's only because...you'v just like had your equation begin with them for ages now....and that's all the bit I want you to focus on building..for now...k?it's not fair to them or you or even Mr's J to even have my context come into the picture now....this is not the time...for the same...fiore...it surely will be...some day...though...,"and he pauses as he tries to cover up his emotional thought within – that just what if – Khushi's Abbu knowing it's him she's seeing(An Indian cricketer) causes any hurdle in his just come to life- bond – with Khushi.Did Arnav want to me a reason for potential deflection now from the very onset of the father -daughter - bond?Nah.His Fiore had just come to know him. And in his heart – he felt like he wanted to wait a little to have that information come to Khushi's Abbu/Raahil and Noor.

Does Khushi pick up on the unsaid that was hovering through Arnav's mind – right now? and in the air in between of them as she continues to lock her deep gaze with Arnav's all the while also searching his earnest, heartfelt expressions on the face.

Ofcourse she does.

A fresh line of tears ooze out her eyes now as she asks Arnav her voice trembling – " just how???just how can you love me this deep...baby???in the ways you do?? No...you don't need to freaking say it...I can sense what's on your mind...and to answer you...on that....no...I don't want you to even for a second think that...you being a part of my life...can have any sort of an issue for me in front of Abbu...alright?are you crazy baby? I think...after everything I witnessed him go through in his emotions...it's safe to say...that he'd just simply understand...and give us his blessing...just like Mum did..your family did...k?please don't worry about this?K?promise me...you will not for a second worry about this..dammit?"

Arnav nods at that as he whispers caressing Khushi's cheek – " I promise...I will try baby...but please...you promise me too..for now...that you tell them...its me...only after a little while..k?"

Khushi gapes at Arnav at that momentary torn in conflict– "and what if I still feel like being honest...that it's you??"

Arnav caress her lips lovingly now – " how about you tell them..you are madly in love with some one..already if the topic of conversation towards your partner comes up..given that I guess...your Abbu will remember that you got his autograph for your partner...but just don't tell them..it's me...for now...k? trust me...it will be better for us..if we take this step by step...to them...,"and as he sees Khushi fight back a sigh at that – he decides to go onto the next bit on his mind and he says – " anyways...how about this? You tell me first fiore...you surely seem to be super nervous about Mr's J reaction to this too right??? I can sense it...,"and he pauses to just lean forward and kiss Khushi's head first now as he whispers holding her warm and snug in his arms – " don't worry...K? it will be okay...baby.."

Khushi sighs and hugs back Arnav hard at that as she whispers to ask – " Mum won't feel like I have betrayed her or something...Arnav?? Like what if she feels just that? like what if she's hurt? That I bring Abbu to our door – without even telling her??"

Arnav pulls back at that and reassures his Fiore brushing her hair tenderly – " no....no...are you crazy baby? She won't feel betrayed or something fiore...she will understand..once you give the context...but yes..she will be shocked and shaken..for sure..."

Khushi asks now holding Arnav's wrist tight – " yeah..she will be...I just have this feeling now coming to me..that I do need to be fair to her..though...like maybe give her like some heads up....and at the same time..like not give her time to escape the confrontation..perhaps? ugh..baby? I will think about this on the flight back...I guess? I will figure it out...won't I??I just feel like I really need to think this through now...."

Arnav nods looking deep into Khushi's eyes at that – " yes you will figure it out..baby...we will...we will figure it all out...K?"

Khushi nods at that and she makes her intention clear to Arnav caressing his cheeks now – " but baby..no matter what happens..as in..once I know ..the situation and dynamic between Mum and Abbu...I will atleast be honest about it your family -k? I will tell them...like I cannot not tell them...I will not keep them in the dark...alright??I'll also have a  text chat with Di/ Arjun Dad/ everyone..with regards to everything that happened here..from the airport..k?"

Arnav nods his head at that lovingly – " ofcourse baby...you have your own individual equations with Mom , Dad, Akash, Di...just like I have one with Mrs.J..so I am with you...on this... whatever you decide...,"and just as he finishes saying that – Khushi surprises him by suddenly closing the distance in between their lips as she begins to kiss him all deep as she whispers – " ill miss you...baby..so much..."

Arnav whispers back into Khushi's lips – " I will too...Fiore...,"And right then as a thought comes to his mind he pauses on kissing Khushi briefly then as he whispers – " I'll come...,"and just as he hears Khushi protest with a shake of her head he says keeping a finger on her lips – " shh...hear me out..first...I know you are not going to fancy me backing out from my prior commitments...so I am not suggesting that...k?"

Khushi nods at that and says suddenly – " exactly....baby...you have like so many shoots for ad endorsements/deals lined up that Aman already committed on from your end..in this week's break post the Asia Cup ya..once you are all back in India..so please...I am not going to have you being called unprofessional/back out from any of your prior commitments on my accord...look everything at my end..just happened this way..right?we didn't know then..when we planned things..."

Arnav keeps his finger on her lips again at that as he says – " yes...baby...shh...I know..that..but hear me out...what I am saying is...that before the start off my next play commitment – I will squeeze in a day and come to you ..alright??by the end of the week..maybe? I mean...I think I would also want to catch up with Mrs J..for she would have already met your Abbu by then..right? I'd want to be there...to check on her...personally as well...even though I know...you'd be doing it...nonetheless...k?"

That lights up Khushi's eyes as she asks excited – " really?baby?will it be possible for you to squeeze in a day then? I'd love that...you know I would..Mum would too.."

Arnav nods at that in reassurance – " alrighty...so it's done then...ill wrap up all my other commitments in the coming days..outside of cricket...as soon as I can and come to you...and that's also because...I mean in my head I do understand...that this confrontation in between Mrs J and your Abbu needs to happen just with them...in like a one on one...too...only to be fair...to both their personal situations...and your's...too..."

Khushi locks her intense gaze with Arnav's at that as she whispers to say now her heart swimming in a cocktail of numerous emotions as she leans in to kiss the side of his lips – " help...me..pack...after...baby..right now...momentarily...all I need is you...first...the comfort/peace of being with you...you in me..right now..is exactly what I need...make love...to me..baby...now....please...right very now..."

And Khushi didn't need to utter another word – after – as Arnav simply leaned forward and sealed her lips with his – taking over.Not only because – she needed to feel him make deep, raw emotional love to her in this very moment of time. It was also because – he needed the moment – as desperately – too!

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Meanwhile in Abu Dhabi – In Rehaan's Room

Rehaan continues to finish his last minute winding up as he says into his phone simultaneously now - " yes..Abrar...thank you so much for agreeing to take on the work meetings lined up for tomorrow..without me...but I am confident that you and the rest of the officials on the team can handle the proceedings...yes..yes...I have called in for the one urgent meeting at the airport terminal itself..before I get on the plane..I will finish up with this one meeting, that most surely needed my presence...yes...I will keep you updated..after...thank you my friend.. I am sorry that this sudden plan was so last minute..from my end...but it is the need of the hour..."

He hears his dear friend Abrar answer now - " janab...that I know..you wouldn't have left otherwise...if it wasn't urgent...just curious..where are you jetting away too so suddenly?"

Rehaan takes a deep breathe at that and covers up - " some extended work issue with regards to one of my other business investments ...overseas...Abrar...I will fill you in on it..eventually...? I will keep you updated about my return plans to Lahore..as you anyway know...Raahil is still here with the unit..they all will return as planned..earlier.."

He hears his friend affirm that and they talk for a couple of minutes more and finally hang up. And once he does - Rehaan finally zips his suitcase shut and takes a deep breathe to just brush his hands on his face. He was glad that he was able to manage the work situation in some ways so that to continues without his presence for in his heart - he knew - that there was only one thing that needed his immediate attention on priority basis.

Alice.

And

Khushi.

His heart ached on so many levels as it all continued to sink in through over and over and he took his seat on his bed fighting a sigh.

25 Long Years.

He was going to meet Alice after 25 Long years.A face to face head on moment he had never seen coming his way - in the ways it had. What would he say? FIRST? What words could he begin with??? How would she react at seeing him upfront after all this while?

And not only this - just how could he walk through the miles through 25 Long missed years - of his Daughter's Life? He felt like he wanted to know it all now. He wanted to know everything.When did she take her first step? Utter her first word? What was the first food she ate? Did she cry on her first day of school? And so on. He wanted to know every bit of her life he had missed out on from her early years through to teenage to now. And he also felt like that as much he would begin to know , his heart would never stop aching that he'd got onto the moment so very late.

He was lost deep in this very thought when he hears his son voice fall on his ears now as he keeps a hand on his shoulder taking his seat back next to him - " Abbu...you...okay??"

Was He? Was Rehaan okay? NOT Really.

Which is why he dodges the question from his son and asks instead - " what did Noor Say??she reaching soon??" . Raahil had right been by his Abbu's side helping him wind up until now.He'd just stepped out into the suite side of the room to talk to Noor briefly who was still on her way back to Abu Dhabi.

Raahil says now taking a deep breathe shooting his Abbu a knowing look - " yes...she should be here in twenty minutes abbu...and looks like you are all set to leave...just like it also looks like...you are not okay...Abbu...you know you can talk to me...right??"

Abbu looks up at his son now sure that he can read the angst and the ache in his eyes - " I don't know..even..know..what am..I going to say to Alice? After all this while? Son...I just don't know..and then..I also am so nervous..," and he pauses.

Raahil understands though as he fills in - " if she will be comfortable enough to have you become an active part of Aapa's life...now...isn't it Abbu??"

Rehaan nods at Raahil all emotional and Raahil says holding his hand - " knew it.. Abbu...you'v always been so involved in every little moment in my life..ever since I was born...so I can clearly imagine...what you are feeling with regards to Khushi aaapa here..Abbu...I can understand....I am sorry that all of this happened in the way it did...I mean...now wonder ...what if...you had looked back then...."

And Rehaan hugs his son immediately at that and brushes his hair reassuringly - " Allah knows...Raahil...as much as my heart is aching right now...in my being..I know...I am not even thinking about the what if...my son...why? Because..then...if life hadn't shaped out the way it did...I wouldn't have you in my life..I love you my son..so much...Allah knows...you know...I do...I am so sorry for you having to face this turmoil today..because of me.."

Raahil hugs his Abbu hard at that as his heart gets consumed with love for him and he reassures him now - " I know Abbu..I know..that you love me immense...I'd never doubt that even for a second..I know one reason for you to not wonder of the what if's of the past is me...I know all of that..and just because I do know all of this...I want to reassure you..once again...that you have nothing to be sorry about...Abbu..at all...to me...I understand...and no matter happens...I am with you on this...you are not letting me come with you right now and I agreed because I also feel it is better that you meet her alone..first to begin with...but I promise wholeheartedly...that I will do everything I can from my end to make Khushi aapa feel like one of us...even though she wants it all to happen undercover..."

Rehaan felt like that was all he needed to hear from his son in the moment. Ironical, how sometimes it's our very own children who become our Wall of strength in vulnerable moments or so he thinks?

He asks his son now pulling back brushing his hair - " you grew up too fast...my boy...you surely did..and you continue to do so..."

Raahil smiles at that on reflex - " Ammi would say that so very often...remember ...Abbu??"

Rehaaj nods at that and doe a second he looks up at the roof in the room and asks- " you wanted this...didn't you Gazala? You wanted me to meet Alice just once..and see...now its finally happening...but you only tell me...from where will I begin..what will I say? I'v been so vulnerable about this whole confrontation all these years..which is why...I just never...looked back and now that I know everything......it also just feels like I am so so late..as well...25 years..plus late...on both regards catching up on Khushi's life, being a part of it and addressing this talk with Alice...so how do you begin a vulnerable confrontation as this one...son..when you are this late? Two decades over late????" and he pauses brushing his hand over his face again.

Raahil adds in softly now - "which is why you just never faced this before...I know Abbu...well if I must say..I don't know if i can help you with words of what you could say...or begin with... on Ammi's behalf..but I can help you with what I think she must be saying to herself in the heavens above right now..."

Rehaan smiles sadly at that as he asks his son even though in his heart in just this fraction of a second he knew what his best friend in the heavens must be thinking to herself right now - " what do you think she would say..Raahil.."

Raahil smiles sadly exchanging a meaningful eyelock with his Abbu before he hugs him hard immediately in powerful support and he whispers - " Better Late...than Never..Khan Saab...Better Late than Never..."

And just as Raahil says that Rehaan remembers the face of his late wife - Gazala addressing him fondly as Khaan Saab on numerous instances in between their straightforward and honest talks on the journey of Life.

And for a moment he couldn't help but smile.

Sadly.

FOR Yes. In his heart he knew-Raahil was right.For - That was surely what Gazala would be saying to herself in the heavens right now - Indeed.

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TADAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

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