Chapter 3

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FIRST accept my apologies,but unexpected and hectic events at the job kept me away,but as promised ,today is Monday...Part 3 A is here...

Dedicating to All of my New Readers ...a big huggable WELCOME... Silent ones who always shower their love by clicking LIKES...and to ALL My dedicated and ardent ones who are always there to cheer me up no matter what with their warm and appreciated words.

Thank You Dil se... to all for this over whelmed response.

Arnav..."Mujhe laga tum naraz ho , lukhnow chali gye ho...aur tum yahan sara din...Do you have any idea what have I been going through? "

Khushi ..."humain laga tha aap badal gaye hain..par aap Laad governor hi hain...jaye hum aap se baat nahin karte..."

Arnav..."Don't do this, Khushi...you know I can't live without you...

I missed you..."

PART 3

Delhi

AR Office

MidJanuary, heavy foggy for a couple of days with a wind chill around 13 C, reduced visibility ...main cause of the disruption of road, air, and rail traffic. Arnav was standing near the glass windows on the top floor of the AR office, sipping his coffee, deep in his thoughts. The hot steam of the coffee and the hot breath were causing the fog over the glass window inside, while the fog outside was fogging his brain with irritations over upcoming events.

It had been three weeks, and Arnav left Shimla in a hurry to meet Japanese delegates. The date of the competition was declared January 28th. He never neglected his practice and muscle training being here in Delhi for a single day.

Indian mountaineering Foundation (IMF) was where Arnav spent most of his weekends these days. The lush green surroundings with trees and well-maintained lawn seemed peaceful and serene at heart and always compelled him to enjoy this peaceful time more often. Artificial build Climbing Walls, adhering to international standards, attracted him to IMF. Soon, it had become his routine on weekends.

Today, while thinking of new winning strategies over other mountaineers, his mind drifted towards one and only one...Khushi!

~Flashbacks~

The Whistle blew, and instantly mountaineers took their positions...by the second whistle... the wind blew over faces by the flashing movement of fully equipped bodies around him, including himself. He had just turned to his right in the midway to take a shorter route when the rope slipped from his leg harness, and he drifted downward with the gusty winds, but with strong mental power and reflexes, his fingers automatically jawed upon the jagged rocks while crampons of his boots adjusted him to stay steadily...

"Take it ..."

A voice appeared along with a hand from the top of him

Firmly feet are pushing against the mountain ...she was holding the rope with one hand while passing the hammer ...bending down a bit towards him ..with a little curve of the waist ...

In no time, Arnav dug the hammer into the tearing part of the mountain to hang safely when his other hand was busy fastening his ropes through the harness with the speed of light. A sudden shadow crossed through his glasses to make him aware that the helping figure was on its way up, and he had to make his move quickly to beat the odds of this time...He had to win... no matter what if it was just a warm-up session among all...

The moment he finished his round making the second place, a swift figure snatched the hammer out of his hand and ran down the road. The glasses were still on, but he felt a jolt s if he knew the person.

"Who was ...?" ...his incomplete whisper got completed hearing Rahgvir voice, "She just has beaten both of us by seven seconds. We touched the ground at the same time, dear..."

Raghvir said while placing his arm over his shoulder without looking at him...and Arnav pushed it, annoyed, moving towards his car, leaving him smiling, screaming at him,"We are meeting at my place at five, Don't forget that..."

Cuckoo ..Cuckoo ..Cuckoo... A bird came out to announce the time...when Ragvir opened the door,

"Exact 5:00 o'clock,..as usually ...right on time Arnav..." and he pulled him in his hug...

"After two years ...What the f*** man, life sucks big time," Raghvir said while hugging...

"But life happens... Arnav said, detaching himself from his tight hug smilingly.

Both walked into the living area but instead sat down...Arnav marched towards the pool table, challenging Raghvir by taking a cue stick in his hand, " It's been a while, what say?"

Raghvir walked towards him, shaking his head and smiling," My pleasure..."

The First cue ball broke the triangular pattern of the balls, and both got busy sharing all of the events of passing two years while playing.

Arnav bent his body while aiming at the last 8thball after pocketing the last two with one shot," I heard you had adopted a child? Is it true?..."

A Raghvir's expression made him stop hitting, and he stood straight and said apologetic," sorry, ...didn't mean to hurt you...". Arnav knew how hard it was for him to cope with this part of his life. He wanted him to initiate rather than push.

"No..no...no...You didn't. It's just ...[paused] in...the process..." Raghvir answered while thinking..."Ok! Go ahead and pocket this winning shot..."

Arnav placed the cue stick aside and came towards him across the table, and took the cue stick from his hand," Leave it and let's have some really nice cup of coffee..."...He wanted to know what was bothering him, which brought him Shimla ayear ago and made him adopt a child.

"Now tell me, what's going on? ..."Arnav passed a deep quizzical look over a sip and asked.

Raghvir picked up his late wife and daughter pic from the side table and sighed ..."After Kiran and Pari's accident, I felt completely lost when one day I saw my Pari...if she were alive, she would be the same age...innocent like her...right here in Shimla last year. I was here last year for my hotel opening...and after seeing her, I couldn't move from here...bought this place and tried to adopt her, but had some complications. She didn't want to leave that place. Madam Madhumati told me a couple tried a month ago, but she got sick so bad and started missing everyone, especially her di , to whom she was attached the most...So,I took her responsibility from that day. Madam Madhumati suggested giving myself some time to think it over, but I didn't have enough courage to wipe the smile off that innocent face. I have considered her my daughter since that day,but she still lives with Madhumatij and her didi...Maybe, I still have to wait till she gets a little older to handle all of this..."

Arnav listened to his side calmly and said in a thoughtful way,"oh, I see! Then why didn't you think to marry her didi , this way you will be able to..."

_but before Arnav could finish ...

*cough* ...*cough*...* cough*...

Raghvir choked badly while sipping coffee and glared at Arnav.

"You would never say that If you had seen that "didi" of my daughter..., Mercy, please!!!... She is the craziest girl I have ever seen...in my life."

Arnav answered in a serious tone while sipping without looking at Raghvir,"Is that so? Or maybe your eyes couldn't be able to see what your innocent daughter could???...

"hmmm..." Raghvir couldn't deliver more than whatever look ...

~ flashbacks end~

Arnav sipped his coffee and whispered while looking at the fog outside the window,

" I was right...you couldn't and can't see beyond your foggy brain. Khushi holds the power of a glowing star which brightens the world around her while being in the dark..."

A smile hugged his lips, thinking of her caring, peaceful eyes, seeing his disappearing wounds, and he whispered while questioning his forehead wounds, seeing them in the window glass, "couldn't these take a longer to heal? I know she would be upset, but I would have another chance to see that beautiful threatening face ...so close ..."

He delved into his thoughts when Aman's call made him the happiest man on the planet...His chopper was ready to take him Shimla tomorrow...

"Let your heart know the reason for your hue, color of the cheeks, Khushi...It is time to see if your heart beats the same way as mine for you...it's time to know each other..." Arnav's determined mind made a promise with a devilish smirk before another message appeared over the screen as a reminder, and only an annoyed sigh could escape through his lips...

Amanreminded him of the reception party of his business world, which he needed to attend. He avoided the marriage ceremony but couldn't avoid that. He left the building to get over this reception...

He entered the Ballroom at Shangri La Eros Hotel in his black tuxedo. A gasp was being heard in his surroundings when he passed many well-dressed and groomed figures. He stepped forward to congratulate the couple when his eyes set on one familiar face whose smile he could recognize from miles.

"What was she doing here?" ...a question just lurked at the back of his head when he felt a wrapping arm over his shoulder," Hello! Young man. How are you?.."Dr Balraj grabbed his attention, and during conversing with him, he got to know that the bride was Khushi's best friend.

He was busy chatting with many well-known figures from time to time, but his eyes never left Khushi all this time. He just couldn't take his eyes off of her. Tonight, indeed, among all, she possessed the most striking and charming aurora with the power to subjugate everyone around her. Her radiant smile was glimmering in green saree ...Simple yet elegant ... her open, long hair was covering her back ... smiling, luscious, soft lips were tempting him more than ever...Many lusting eyes were already doing their best to enrage him to the point that he didn't know when his feet moved unintentionally towards her to take her away from all those prying eyes.

Music was started, and many pairs took the dance floor. She was indulged deeply with her friends being totally unaware of many minds to be ready for one dance with her."How could someone be so innocent and naive?" His mind was busy with many questions, but his heart made her follow his eyes. It was the intensity of his longing for her or her intuition, she turned around, and the spell entangled her with his eyes...

"Hi!" only one word could make it through, and she just smiled. Arnav's hand rose, and her eyes fell on it..understanding his meaning, she hesitantly placed hers in his..., and he walked towards the dance floor, tugging her along.

Soon his hand was rested on her waist, his shoulder welcomed her hand over, and bodies started a gentle bobbing motion of slow dance, which changed into twirling, pulling and circling around each other, but admiring eyes never left each other for a second among all of this...

He knew, he had to tame this raging heartbeat, he knew better...he had to slow down...she was way too innocent for all of this. A smirk took over his lips, and his mind delivered the mischievous trick, " Khushi! You are looking like that green tree of Shimla with which you wanted to tie me for the whole night..."

Her lips made the most beautiful "O" shaped ever with wide eyes, and she leaned over as expected while brushing her breath over his face," and you are looking like that black Dhooni who always waited to do mean things,I was so happy to seeyou, and now I don't want to talk to you any more..."

Khushireleased her hand and walked towards the deck outside, being angry. She stood there by placing her hand over the railing when he came closer and turned her around, " I won't say I'm sorry because I wanted you to be away from all the eyes who were busy lusting on you because I was ready to punch one or two in no time if you were not ready to leave this place packed of wolves..."

Arnavsaid huskily, layered with the annoyance of the world.

Khushi'seyes started moving left to the right in deep thoughts, hearing the most possessive words ever..."Why did she like his possessiveness toward her? Why his touch was feeling different tonight? What was it all this about?

Her mind was becoming more confused over these new feelings...and she looked at him, but turned her face to the other side just to escape from his eyes... there was something in his eyes today that she was unable to comprehend..,

"You can't punch this whole world or stop people from what they want to do. Just don't look at them..." Khushi said without looking at him, still angry...

"I missed you...and wanted to talk to you, and you look cute when you are angry..." His smirk grew bigger while saying that...

"So you love to tease your friends, right! Then you better be ready for my turn...Mr.AnnoyingSuccessor Riddler...Khushi said in one go by folding her arms without looking at him...

Arnavcouldn't resist and laughed out loud hearing this name from her...till his hand touched his aching tummy due to laugh and he said "You are getting better and better at this Khushi!

Khushi'eyes couldn't resist admiring him while smiling softly, but her next words stopped him instantly,' You look really handsome while laughing...Arnav!..."

"Did she call him by his name? His heart skipped a beat or two and yearned for more, but before he could say something...The rain started in no time.

"Arnavlets, go in; we will catch cold..."Khushi tried to pull him from his wrist when the tug of his hand made her hit his chest...

"Ar..n..."Before she could say anything, he placed his finger over her lips...and dragged her under the shade, but eyes remained fixed on each other.

Their silence spoke many things which only a heart could comprehend ... when Khushi broke the silence..."We should better go in... "

Anna could sense her uneasiness...He took his coat off and placed it around her shoulders...knowing that she was completely wet.

For the first time, his heart never wanted her to go...never wanted her to be away from him..."What is happening to him? Why was he feeling that way?. His mind was condemning him, but he shunned every thought of its control to do whatever his heart wanted to do today.

Mr.Balraj called them in and became concerned as both could catch cold being wet. He mentioned some medicines before They all walked out of the hall together, and due to Arnav's insistence, Mr.Balraj came along with him in his Limo...He dropped them over their Hotel, but her smile and her words kept haunting him, and above all, her eyes...those were sad tonight...like those were telling him something...but what? and Why?

His eyes were fixed on ceilings to figure out all night till sleep took over...

While some miles away ...Khushi was up looking at the sky...searching for someone with tearful eyes... in the middle of the night...

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Delhi

Ambience Mall

Arnavwas are collecting some new and fresh gear for the competition ..a last-minute preparation as usual when one voice ran through his veins to increase his heartbeat, and his lips just murmured her name," Khushi ..."

He turned around, and here she was, busy asking a million questions from a salesperson, making him more confused than ever,"Listen Mr I am here to look for a new snow hammer because some Anadi Sahib broke my old one...So show me new ones that must have...this...this...

She was busy telling him all kinds of qualities when one voice stopped him in her track, "this is the best with all the features you are looking for..."

"Kaun Bola..." [Who said that? ] Khushi asked without looking ...

"Anadi Sahib .." Arnav answered, making her turn and her eyes wider with an open mouth.

Both kept looking at each other without releasing anyone from the spell of their eyes, which hypnotized the moment in between them...

"should pack this hammer with other stuff" Salesman brought them back to reality table

"What are you doing here in this Mall? Arnav asked with his husky voice...ignoring the person

"Aap kahan khade hain " [Where are you standing?" Khushi asked sarcastically while raising her eyebrows.

"In Sports tools Store ", Arnav answered without pondering..

"auraap kya kar rahe hain " [ and what exactly are you doing?] She asked another question while coming closer.

This time Arav raised his one eyebrow along with a smirk understanding her true meaning

Seeing him with his mischievous, she turned around towards the Sales person who was looking like a dumb folded staring at them being totally confused.

"SoI was doing the same as you were in this shop..."Khushi answered him, nodding at the poor soul to pack her stuff.

I meant, why are you shopping here alone? Where is Mr.Balraj? This is not Shimla Khushi! , where everyone knows you. This is a big merciless city, and you should be very careful among many prying eyes.Its not safe. Arnav said politely, being aware of the eyes around her.

"Uncle was busy in his conference, so I came here by myself, and I am not a child, I know how to take care of myself and don't need anyone's help ..." Khushi answered, being nonchalant and negligent, and that attitude of her enraged him in no time.

"A hammer... you must be the first girl in this world who is doing the shopping and that of buying a hammer...what will you do with this snow hammer, Khushi?.."Arnav tried to instigate her challenging nature to find out the truth, but she became successful in dodging him...

"I have much more other girly stuff too, besides this ...you want me to list these items in front of you too. " She raised the bag in front of him to make him satisfied...which made the salesperson raise his eyebrows this time seeing Jabong bag. [Ladies' apparel]]

Arnav couldn't resist passing a smirk. He wanted to push her more to find out the truth when his eyes fell on some nasty eyes which were getting closer to her from her back...

With clenching jaws and scrunching their forehead, he stood right beside her and passed a nasty look to the guys right behind her...made a payment and brought her outside along with him by holding her wrist, ignoring her protests.

"What the heck you think of yourself, Mr. ASR...? She yelled at him in her anger.

"Yes! Arnav Singh Raizada...ASR ...Finally, you got it today...Arnav answered irately without looking at her and brought her out of the store.

"What nonsense is this? Do you treat guests like this?..by hurting them..dragging them around forcefully...bas humain aapse koi baat nahin karni...Mr.Angry Janab...[that'sit, I just don't want to talk to you..] after saying that, she turned her face towards the other side while folding her arms...

Anna took a deep breath, realizing his harshness, but why was he feeling so angry?.. Why did he react like that? He couldn't understand these muddled thoughts...His mind was in between these knotted feelings when Mr Balraj got their attention.

"Hello! Arnav, so good to see you again, and I can see you have already met with Jhansi ki rani ...again...I hope all is well...let me see..." ..and he looked at him from top to bottom before releasing a peaceful breath ."Thank God, you are in one piece..."

"Let's have some coffee; I heard the Costa coffee place is the best here ...and there will be no danger to your coffee from you know who..."Dr Balraj's eyes pointed at Khushiwhich made Arnav smile a little impoliteness...

"Uncle! I will complain to Buaji, and this time no one will save you...not even Molly..."Khushi said while pouting and smiling at her Uncle, hiding her anger and pain as usual...

Mr.Balraj held his ears while apologizing to her and moved towards the cafe...

But today, her smile felt empty to Arnav. He knew she couldn't live without getting back at him. Today she was quiet more than usual? Was he the reason? He cursed himself under his breath. The whole time while talking to Dr Balraj, his eyes never left her alone. Meanwhile, Khushi kept busy stirring her cappuccino over and over. It seemed very unusual to him. Her silence was cutting him. He did try many times to start a conversation, but it finished within one or two sentences from her side. Dr.Balraj mentioned to him the reason for her silence when she left for the restroom...

"It is her Birthday...*

Arnav'sheart felt a pang of pain but he remained quiet.

Dr.Balrajlooked at his watch and gulped the last sip of coffee, "we should be leaving as it's about our train time.

"That won't be necessary, " Arnav answered, and the next hour all three were sitting in his chopper flying towards Shimla...

Dr.Balrajand Arnav was sitting together, busy talking It didn't go unnoticed by Arnav that she was hiding her pain by being busy with her phone. Arnav moved next to her [seeing Dr. Balraj's busy in conversation on his phone] ...to remind the pilot where to land.

Khushi ignored Arnav initially,but soon Arnav got her attention by showing her his new launching fashion designs. The new bridle attires grabbed her attention, and she leaned towards him and soon both started a heated debate over each design...when at one design she held his hand and looked at him, "This is your design...among all...and it is beautiful..."

"How did you know?..." Arnav asked with a great surprise...

"I am your friend and an admirer over some years. I know your signature style...Mr.Amazing, Surprising Rare designer and yes! you are amazing!!!..." She looked at him with her admiring eyes...where he could see his image so clear today...

He knew how hard it was to keep his hands off of her at this statement, and her eyes were compelling him to make some mischief. She answered his question today, so this is how she perceived him through her eyes. This is why she never could tolerate the tiniest mark on his face...

He held her hand and curled his fingers with hers...and she didn't mind curling her fingers over his...and the very next moment, he broke the killing silence to find out the truth from her mouth,"you are afraid of height..."

"What?Me and afraid of height? Never ...You don't know anything about me, Mr.Arrow Shot...what the heck you think of yourself? You can't even ...[ she stopped, realizing what she was about to blurt ]..."leave me now " Khushi glared at him, trying to release her hand.

"Then prove it..." Arnav challenged him

"I don't feel like it...you! ...you...She raised her finger to say something when. Balraj startled both, and Arnav held his hand tighter than before...

"Finally, my proposal for this orphanage and the clinic has been accepted...now we will get help easily from across the country to run this place easily...I am so happy."

Arnav congratulated him, and Khushi smiled, being so happy and curled her fingers more tightly around Arnav's unintentionally...which brought a smile over his face...

_Beforetaking off, Arnav didn't forget to flare her anger by saying that," I missed you Ms Dhooni express..."

"Hawww" she could open her mouth in an "O "shape but before she could say anything, the door of the helicopter got closed, and all she could see was his winking at her...

Her small punches in the air brought a smile over his face, but his heart knew how badly she was fighting to hide her pain today...

*the day of her birthday*...

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Shimla

Chile Villa

Anjali and Nani were preparing food for dinner when Anjali's mind was busy recalling this morning's event at the Mall. She met withRaghvir after six years. He had changed after his wife and daughter's death, but this new revelation of his adoptingNeha was surprising for her and Nani.

Neha was so attached to him. How Raghvir was taking care of her like a father. He was not the same old jolly person anymore.

"Time indeed had changed all of us..." Anjali said loudly when Nani asked her, "What did you say Bitiya?..."

"Nothing Naniji..." Anjali answered, being busy in making vegetables...when Nani reminded her about Neha and her sweet chatting...

Nanigiggled,"Now I am interested in meeting this Uncle"A" ..who Khushi bitiya liked so much...kya kehwat rahi Nanhi gudiya...kitte naam rakhar hai Khushi bitiya ooke...[what little Neha was saying?How mny names have Khushi bitiya given to him?]

Nani repeated Neha's words in her language like a kid...

"Alaam Tabal [Aaram Talab]

"Angy blah blah [Angry blah blah]

"Allogant [Arrogant]

"Aagboola [Aagbagoola]

"See all with .."A".. so we all call him now Uncle "A"

Nani and Anjali shared a laugh over it...when Anjali remembered how Neha shared things with her. Anjali felt something in her heart...and smiled, remembering her words and her trust and love for her as auntie...

When she leaned towards Anjali and whispered in her ear, "I think Khushi di likes him a lot, and that is why she yells at him just like Molly and me..."

Anjali raised her eyes and brows and asked in her whisper tone, "Really...will you show me this Uncle "A" next time?..."

"Sure, but shhh..don't tell Khushi di? She will be too much gussa like this..." Neha filled the air in her mouth to show Anjali when Raghvir asked," What are you girls hiding from me...this is absolutely not fair..."

"Well, too bad, this is girls' talk...boys are not aoed [ allowed]" Neha answered while crossing her arms and Anjali supported her while hiding her smiles, "exactly..."

Raghvir pouted to melt ladies, but Neha's answer made him tickle her as a punishment knowing that this is all taught by Khushi...

"Boys pout ...meaning doubt."

Nani was overwhelmed seeing Anjali happy and knowing that how she, Arnav and Raghvir were close friends during college days. Anjali couldn't say much, but Nani could sense her feelings for Raghvir. She noticed a lot today in the mall...While sipping her ginger tea, she decided to talk to Arnav about this matter.

While she was in between these thoughts when Arnav entered after his training. Only a few days were left in the competition.

"Chote...hiya aye humre paas [come here near tome] " She called upon him...

Arnav came closer when she got up and kissed his forehead while cupping his face," Janam din Mubarak ho aapko" [very happy Bday Arnav...]

"Thanks Nani..." Arnav smiled forcefully ... and started climbing stairs towards his room when Anjali stopped him for teeka and the blessing of Devi Maiya over this day. She knew he never liked his bday, but she never forgot to wish him . Akash, mamaji, mamiji and some close friends did wish him, but he spent his day over his laptop being busy at his work.

It was almost 11:30 pm when he was startled from his sleep over a phone call ...

"Uncle"A" ...someone kidnapped Khushi di...and we saw their car, taking her towards the cliff point...please save her ", Little Champ informed him before cutting the phone instantly...

He called the number back, and Little Champ repeated the same while crying and cut the phone again before Arnav could ask anything else.

The very next moment, his Jeep was running towards the cliff point. He stopped the car with the screeching noise of the breaks and got down, calling her name so loud," Khushi!!!"

He started running upward in the dim light of the surroundings. His heart was sinking, feeling the chills of the air, which felt so dry under the layer of snow. He called her name again and again, which reverberated over this small hill station. It was winter, and hardly anyone could be seen at this hour of the night. His heart skipped a beat hearing the main tower clock...which was ticking over the arrival of a new day...

12:00 o'clock, and he screamed her name out of his lungs...

"Khushi!..."

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