PART 11 (B). DOES SHE LOVE ME? YES SHE DOES!
Previously on Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse...
"Ab humein kya pata tha Arushi, ke Jijaji kis liye humein bula rahe hain! Agar pata hota toh hum apne kamre ke andar hi poora din chupke baithe hote! Baahar hi nahi aate! Kyunki us din humaari zindagi poori ulat palat gayi thi!", Khushi sighed as she talked to her sleepy looking daughter.
Meanwhile outside Arnav frowned. Why was she thinking that her life had turned upside down that day? Woh din itna bura bhi nahi tha! Infact it was one of my best days! I still remember everything that had happened that day. Arnav sighed as he got lost in his memories.
Two and half years earlier...
Few minutes after rain romance...
Arnav turned the car sharply to avoid colliding with the car coming down the road. He knew he was being reckless. He knew there was a good chance that he might crash into another car or nearby tree, especially with the way the rain was pouring but for once Arnav did not care. He just wanted to get away; away from the pain and hurt. The car swerved again as another car came down the road and narrowly avoided getting crashed into a nearby tree. It was the main highway with lots of cars and trucks travelling in it at the moment. Arnav stepped onto the accelerator and the car picked up speed. The car had now crossed the speed limit of 120 km/h and Arnav knew that if he continued in the same manner his death was imminent in this rain. But for once, he did not want to care. All he could think or feel was Khushi running away from him, leaving him alone in the rain and he wanted to forget it.
Arnav was so lost in his pain that he did not notice a truck coming his way until it was too late. The truck's light flashed into his eyes and Arnav turned the steering wheel as fast as possible only to collide into another tree by the side.
Arnav jerked in the place and it took him few minutes before he realised what happened. He looked at the car in shock. He crashed into a tree. "Hey Devi Maiyya!", he whispered as it clicked to him that he would have been killed too. He leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes. The moment he closed his eyes he saw Khushi running away from him. He opened his eyes in a flash. No! No! I cannot let you go! Main samajhta hun Khushi that it will take a while for you to realise your feelings for me! Par main aur nahi ruk sakta! Nahi ruk sakta iss ummeed par ki tum apne aap ek din apne dil ko samjhogi! Tumhein yun apne aapse bhaagta hua nahi dekh sakta Khushi! Nahi dekh sakta!
Arnav closed his eyes and took a deep breath and when he opened his eyes, they were bright with determination. Gone was the Arnav in pain. Back was the Arnav who planned and plotted to win his lady love's heart. Arnav smiled as his brain formulated a new plan, this time something simple because it was obvious that subtle and elaborate plans were of no use right now. He tried jealousy and he tried romancing her in rain. Nothing had yet to work. Now he would go back to the plan with which he started his mission. Going wherever she goes and coming face to face with her! He let out a chuckle as he remembered their first meet and their fight. Yes! Getting back to the old pattern was what his love story needed! With hope and love in his eyes, Arnav Singh Raizada started his car and drove right back to his house. Tomorrow will be a new day!
Soon the next day came and it found Arnav Singh Raizada standing near Khushi's room keeping his eyes on the door to her room. By now Arnav was well versed with Khushi's daily routine and knew very well that in few minutes it will be time for Khushi to come out and join the family on dining table. He kept his eyes trained on the door like a hawk observes its prey. His plan was pretty simple; follow Khushi and do anything and everything to keep himself in the forefront of her mind!
Suddenly the door opened and Arnav turned to walk towards it just as Khushi walked out. And then there was a crash! Arnav grabbed Khushi by encircling his arm around her just as she was about to fall down due to the force of their collision. She gasped but Arnav ignored her reaction and simply stared into her eyes trying his best to convey his feelings to her through them. Suddenly, Khushi looked down and Arnav felt a pang of disappointment. Why doesn't she read his eyes and understand? But before he could muse more on Khushi and his love for her, Khushi stepped back and Arnav realised that he had to remove his hands from her waist. With great reluctance, Arnav pulled his hands away and noticed the way Khushi looked down. Arnav felt annoyed at her hesitance. Was he such a bad person that Khushi preferred to withdraw from him? He had to get her out of her shell. And he knew just the right way.
"Dekh ke nahi chal sakti kya?", Arnav roared eerily reminiscent on their first meet.
Khushi looked up and her eyes flashed, "Nahi! Andhi hain! Aur haan! Behri bhi hain! Aur kuch?"
She huffed and walked off all the while muttering, "Aajaate hain subah subah ladne ke liye! Inko aur koi kaam nahi hai kya?" not noticing that behind her Arnav was trying to stop himself from laughing out loud with his lips pressed tight and his shoulders shaking. He so loved provoking her!
After Arnav got his humor in control, he followed Khushi to the dining table. Generally he took a seat by his Naani but today he chose to sit by his Khushi. Afterall, he did make a promise to himself that he would go wherever his Khushi goes! With a smile he sat by her. He knew the moment she noticed him because right away he felt her stiffen and the whole dinner she sat with rigid back and measured breaths.
But Arnav was not Arnav if he let his chance go just because she was not comfortable with him. He took every chance he got to brush his arms with her, touch her hands and whenever she looked his way he made sure to look into her eyes with his eyes filled with love for her.
The moment her breakfast was done, Khushi ran out of the place as fast as she could. Arnav would have followed her if not for Aakash stopping him to discuss some work with him. Once the discussion was done, Aakash went upstairs to his room where Naaniji, Maama, Maami, Anjali and Paayal had gone half hour back. Once Arnav realised that his whole family was sequestered in Aakash and Paayal's room, he grinned eagerly at the chance to stalk Khushi bestowed to him by the fate. Thank you Devi Maiyya! Arnav thought as he walked swiftly towards Khushi's room.
Just as Arnav neared Khushi's room, he stopped in shock as he heard Khushi shout from the room, "I love Arnavji!" Arnav took a sharp breath as his eyes widened in shock. She loved me! She loved... His ears detected Khushi's footsteps coming towards the door and his feet automatically directed him to the nearby pillar while his mind remained stuck on Khushi's words. She loves me! He grinned as Khushi came out of the room and looked around. Hiding behind the pillar, Arnav stared at Khushi's face. She loves me! Khushi ran off inside but Arnav remained behind the pillar. She loves me!
Dil Mera Pooch Raha Hai Tujhse...
Arnav straightened up in surprise as he heard Khushi sing.
Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse...
Haan Haan Haan
Mujhse...
Arnav grinned. Yes! I am ready to love you! He closed his eyes as memories assaulted him. He was reminded of the AR party night when the same song was played. How he had wished that night to dance with her! He wondered if Khushi was thinking of the same night. He walked towards her room and stood by the window that looked into her room. He made sure that she could not see him as he observed her. His eyes widened as he noticed Khushi dancing. She spun out and spun in making him realise that she was dancing with an imaginary person. He wondered if the said imaginary person was him. Suddenly, Khushi bent backwards as if someone was dipping her. Arnav became alarmed. Arre Khushi! You will fall down! No one is holding you!
Thud!! Arnav winced as he closed his eyes and shook his head. Arnav's eyes opened as Khushi while sitting on the floor let out a loud laugh. Arnav smiled tenderly at her laughing expression. She got up and walked towards the other window in the room; this one facing the lawn. He wondered what she was imagining.
Ek Pal Mein
Na Jaane Naa Jaane
Barson Ka Afsaana
Kaise Banaa
Anjaana
Kal Tha Jo Anjaana
Aashiq Meraa
Ban Gayaa...
Arnav ducked as Khushi turned around and he gulped as he heard Khushi come close to where he was hiding. Hey Devi Maiyya! Does she know I am here? He looked up just as Khushi turned and hoisted herself on the window frame. He stood up just as with her back towards him, Khushi swung her legs and continued to sing.
Saanson Ke Ghar Mein Basaaungi
Khushboo Banaake Main
Tujhko Sanam
Arnav stepped closer to her and had to control himself from hugging her from behind.
Chaahungi
Tujhko Hi Chaahungi
Maine Toh Lee...
Hai Kasam...
Arnav clenched his fists; it was getting harder to resist from touching her.
Chaahat Pooch Rahi Hai
Tujhse
Khushi closed her eyes and Arnav, unable to resist, bent forward and kissed her cheek. He realised what he did a split second later and ran and hid behind the pillar swiftly just as Khushi looked around the house from her seat. He heaved a sigh of relief when Khushi turned back to her singing.
Kya Pyar Karoge
Mujhse
Haan Haan Haan
Mujhse
Arnav realised that staring at Khushi was not working as all he wanted to hug her and kiss her. Better walk away from here Arnav bitwa! He walked to the stairs just as Naaniji, Maami, Maami, Anjali and Paayal walked down. Arnav was so preoccupied by Khushi that he did not notice Naaniji, Paayal and Anjali whispering amongst each other while giving Arnav wary glances. If he had, then he would have stopped what was about to come. He only came out of his thoughts when Aakash started calling for Khushi while seated on the sofa with rest of the family.
Arnav finally noticed the way Naani, Anjali and Paayal were whispering amongst themselves and he felt trepidation. Ab yeh teeno kya plan kar rahe hain? But before he could wonder about it, Khushi stormed by him muttering, "Achcha khaasa first kiss imagine kar rahe the! Beech mein bula liya! Yeh Jijaji bhi na! Uff!" Arnav stumbled back and had to catch the railing beside him to stop himself from falling down. His mind blanked out in shock. First kiss! Arnav stood there in shock and when Naani called for him, he went towards his family still lost in thought. First kiss! She was imagining their first kiss! Hey Devi Maiyya!
Present...
Arnav sighed as he came out of his thoughts just as Khushi spoke up, "Ab Arushi, tum soch rahi hogi ki aisa kya hua ki tumhaari mummy zindagi ulat pulat hone ki baat kar rahi hai? Toh yeh raha uska jawaab! Naaniji ne humein aur tumhaare papa ko bulaaya aur jab hum dono Naaniji ke saamne pahunche toh..."
To be Continued...
PRECAP:
Next update, Naaniji throws a googly and blows Arnav's plan into smithereens!
Thanks for reading, take care and have fun,
Kalpana
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