ARSHI FF : HIT WICKET MY HEART 2.0 - EPILOGUE1.0.Pg 44(8/7/2021)*Compl - Page 12

Khushi is so quirky. The best ketchup shade to capture the color of her cheeks is now known.

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CHAPTER 26.2 – DISCLOSURE TIMES 2.0

Next Day – 21st May – 10:45 PM

( An hour Fifteen Minutes, Before it Strikes Midnight to Arnav's Bday)

Khushi's POV

Ahemmmmm.

Ahemmm.

Ahemmmm.

Guys.

I have something to Report.

Know what? There's something starting to brewing in between of Vikram and Jess, for sure...like for super-duper Sure – ok?. I am telling you all, I am her best friend na..i obviously know her like through and through. My Dearest Jess, is totally starting to like him and the same goes for him as well – the only reason, as to why the two have been like in Complete Touch – as well, ever since our return from Mumbai, just two days ago on the 19(which I know wasn't like very long ago, but you know what I mean right? As in the Brew up – has totally begun for them. Like Full On.) Like in fact, he even asked her to meet, suddenly for lunch this afternoon.His call had come just as we were finishing our gruelling practice session with our domestic team in our preps for the upcoming one day – 50 over's domestic season, and then Guess what, my Brilliant Bestie Did? – She told Vikram, (on her own accord), that I will be joining the two of them too, for lunch. And I was all like – " Jess, no..he wants to meet you for Sure. Why did you just say that I was going to be there?" and then she was all like – "oh, c'mon Khushi, you know I haven't had like a meal alone with just a guy ever , give me a little company today at least, until I get more accustomed to hanging out with just Vikram, like on one on one..,"

And then well I obviously couldn't say No na, and actually it was a good thing that I had joint them out for the lunch bit, because that kind of reaffirmed my notion in my head, that Vikram is surely wanting to know Jess, a lot more. Yes, yes, I know you all are wondering as to how the Clueless whacky me, caught onto that?? I did so, because he literally voiced it out loud to her, at the end of the meal, and was all like – " Jess, I really am interested in getting to know you more, for sure, and I hope it's the same for you, it's a good thing that we both live in Gurgaon mostly, when we are not traveling for our sport, which means that I really want to catch up with you as much as I can, when we are both in Gurgaon..". And what could Jess say to that, she just smiled and replied with a sincere – " well, yes I would like to get to know you more, for sure Vikram, too...let's do that, I am kool to catch up, as and when possible.."

Ha!

Now you know what I mean, when I mentioned – that the Brew is On -like Full On.

Ok, Then Guyssss.....I know, I know...you all are surely wondering as to why I just mentioned everything I just did above, like right very now? It's only because I had to be like SuperFair,to the above equation as a way of expressing my Gratitude na – because, the above mentioned situation – is literally making me feel all light and free and happy, as I am about to indulge into doing what my CrazyAboutArnav – Insides, wanted to do.

So any guesses, as to what am I - in the middle of doing??

C'mon Guys – any at all?

None?

Let me only tell you all.

Ok so, guys – wait for It – I am actually making my way Down, the elevator in Jess's apartment right now, tapping my feet impatiently as I wait for it to reach the ground floor, so that I can then whisk out the community gates at the Speed of Light, and walk up to Join, Arnav at that familiar pick up point(where he last picked me up from, when we went on that Drive Time), so that we can go on with our Drive Date today as well, which means, that I am going to get to be with him, the minute his B'day rings in on Midnight. Likeeee – Yipeee* Infinity. (and that is why I mentioned the whole, Jess- Vikram brew up bit, because right now, she is technically on the phone with him, which actually makes me feel all light within and not a tad bit guilty of like actually staying over at her's and leaving her alone to sneak out to meet Arnav, you know since Aunty is still in Goa, she was supposed to return yesterday actually, but once again, something urgent came up at the work upfront at her end – due to all the spontanienty of the Travel industry and its dynamics.)

And soooo - yes yes, the crazy me , planned all of this out this time, you know staying over at Jess's, so that I can actually sneak out to meet Arnav tonight, and give the very special gift that I had planned too, for this very moment, in privacy. It was a tad bit difficult to plan it all out though for sure, as in you know because of how bhai is over and everything, but I managed it somehow by just saying that Jess really wants me to stay over today as we need to go over a lot of cricketing stuff and reflect on practice time and everything, and it's going to be a busy couple of next days for us family wise, so it's better if I stay over at her's tonight.

And ahemmm – I am sure you all guessed, what I meant by that – It's going to be Busy for us Family Wise, for the next couple of days Bit. It surely has everything to do with – Bhai + Anjali and our Formal Family Meets. So both our mother's talked this Morning, like first thing out – and they mutually discussed that we all meet up as soon as possible, so that they could all talk about how to take things forward for Bhai and Anjali, and then Mom was all uber excited and straight out invited them all, Home. (And she is obviously consumed with all the preparations for the same, already)

We are all scheduled to meet for a Dinner get together, tomorrow at our Place. As in, Arnav with his fully family, will be coming over for Dinner, tomorrow night at 8PM – at Homeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it's Arnav's Bdayyyyy as well – so for US, it's like a Bonus Jackpot, moment Indeed. Also on that note – just in case you all are wondering that how is it that Arnav's come out of Home, right before his Bday rings in, at Midnight. He obviously told everyone back at his place, that he was stepping out to catch up with the boys, as in Ravi+ Rohan+ Cap +Veer for a little celebration – since tomorrow he was going to be tied up with gaming + family commitments.(As in you know because he has that intense practice session with the team in the major first half of the day, and later in the evening is when, our families, are all meeting)

Haha!!

I know Guys – this is US, being like Super Sneaky, but it's like you gotta do what you gotta do – right?

Anyways, so, I almost reaching the spot where I am minutes away from making my way out the Community gates. I readjust my handbag on my shoulder, and brush my hand through my hair casually. P.S – This bag of mine contains – the very Special gift that I plan to give to My Stranger, for his Bday. Also yes guys, know what? I literally told him everything about how the family talk scene unfolded at our end, in full on action replay mode, on video call, and he obviously told me about how it all went at his end, but I only didn't tell him about – my conversation with Superbro yet and the threat with the bat with, because just as I was about to tell him about that – he was all like – " Sparkle, see me tomorrow please? after dinner? If we can just go on a drive or something, as in is It possible for you to figure out a way to stay over at Jess's tomorrow??" and that obviously made me rake my brains and plan all this out, at my end, and so I thought I might as well tell him about that funny bit when I meet him like face to face.

Ohhh I am just so very glad that this – Plan worked Out!

I hear my Mind chip in right then. Ofcourse, K...I just had to rake up all the Neurons within my walls, to make this happen,as in you know how I seem to go into a Hypnotized Zone, when he looks into the eyes and asks this of us, so very sincerely. My Heart Joins in a Dreamy Sigh – Oh yes, dear Mind. For the first time ever, I feel like I do not need sleep to recharge my batteries, I mean who wants to sleep, when waking life is so much better.

Right then my phone beeps.

Its Arnav. I grin to my Insides – Guys, why don't you return your attention to getting all your cardio – real estate cells to get ready to work all overtime, right now. I mean I know its like all late at night and everything, but look we are heading out to meet Arnav,and its not the usual video call, so you know how it is...so you get back to your tasks and let me get back to my task on priority, which is – to text back, Arnav first and then meet Him.

I hear my insides Collectively Nod in Unison. Hurray K, we are all set. Don't you worry.We never enjoyed so much Overtime, ever Before. You know that don't you?

I chuckle to myself, as I read his text now, the pace of my walk, increasing in its speed on its own accord.

Him : Sparkle, how long? You know the last minutes of wait, are always the longest for me. I can't wait to see you. I need to see you – Now.

I quickly text him back, passing my way through the Community gates.

Me : yessss My Stranger, I am right on my way to you only, literally have been walking out at the speed of light, just stepping out the gates now, see you in like two minutes. Oh yes, I spot your Car, already..so maybe just 90 seconds..

Him : Longest 90 seconds of my Life – Sparkle.Come Soon.

Me : Soon* Infinity, it is...

I put my phone back in my pocket now, as I continue to walk all fast towards Arnav car – so very excited to just be with him for a while, and give him his B'day Present.

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ARNAV'S POV

She did say that, she'd be here in 90 seconds, right?

Its almost 70 seconds to that, which means I need to count to 20 seconds in my Head now??

I AM OFFICIALY – NUTS – IN LOVE.

NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT.

PERIOD.

I tap my fingers on the steering wheel of my car, all restless and impatient. Godammit, Sparkle where are you?

Right then , I hear a knock on the window of the passenger side of the car, and I grin – happily and lean forward to open up the door, for the love of my Life.

And just as I do that, I feel all my restlessness vanish in a second, as I come face to face with the sight of my Sparkle, grinning to herself, as she quickly steps in and takes her seat in the front next to me, and closes the door behind her quickly, puts her bag on the car floor and as she turns to look at me, and our eyes lock as she beams happily – " hey you...My Str...,"and I do not obviously let her get those words out, as I lean forward, and cup her face urgently in my hand, and close my lips over hers, in a brief kiss.

I just had to steal a Kiss of her the very minute I saw her.

About twenty seconds later, into our brief kiss and off me totally consuming her lips with mine in brief embrace, I finally pull back, as I say, grinning, kissing her cheek one more time, before leaning back into my driving seat, winking – " hey you...Sparkle..."

Khushi grins as she starts to fan her cheek with one hand, adorably – " hello to you...there you go...putting me into Heinz mode almost instantly...Arnav...not fair...like not fair at all.."

I chuckle happily, as I lace my hand through hers and kiss on it and start the engine and answer with another wink – " it's fair obviously, you know I am an impatient man, when it comes to you Sparkle.."

Khushi chuckles and she kisses on my hand and says with a playful wink – " yes, well I know that..so..this is exactly where I say...Thank god, for the existence of tinted glasses..."

I chuckle as I admit, honestly – " too bad that the front windshield can't be tinted Sparkle, as in because obviously one needs a clear glass to look out while driving right? or else you have no idea, how long I would have kissed you for, this very moment.."

Khushi sticks her tongue out at me playfully – " hawwww...just look at you...being all like Greedy..like until yesterday you had to make ado with virtual flying kisses thike...toh for now, consider these brief kisses to be a special Bonus Jackpot, and that's also only because it's going to be your bday in like an hours time, and it was me, who was also as eager to meet you and spend some time with just you..."and she pauses and scrunches up her nose adorably and says – "ok ok fine...let me be honest my dear lips are kind off disappointed that they had to entangle themselves from yours so soon,too..."and she closes her eyes adorably and nods – " yup, they say..hey K...the word disappointed would be an understatement for sure.." and she opens her one eye to me the very next to minute and says adorably – " they are asking me to just might as well just admit it out to you straight away Arnav...they really like it when you steal a kiss off them, when I am in the process of getting some words out.."

I leaning forward and pull her into an instant hug, immediately and kiss her forehead and she hugs me back happilu and I say – " " I love the sound of that, Sparkle.."and I pull back after a couple of seconds of holding her close, and straighten back in my driving seat.

She says brushing her hand through her hair, flipping them naturally to one side, grinning – " c'mon, let's get going?"

I nod, and start to drive, and I ask – " are you up for the same snack and tea time, like last time, Sparkle??"

She nods happily and says – " oh yes I am...for sure, but we are totally going to share for sure...again...". I nod and I kiss her hand, loving the way she clutching on my hand all tight, as they are laced together, and I say honestly, stealing a glance at her sideways – " thank you so much for making this happen Khushi...you have no idea how happy I am to get to see you for a bit today..because tomorrow...even though I will see you, we will be in pretend mode, all tuned into just Channel 1 and 2 in front of everyone...so getting these moments out with just you is exactly what I needed..."

Khushi answers softly, kissing on my hand – " I know...I needed these moments with you too Arnav..." and right then the thought comes to my mind and I ask – " hey...remember how you told me last night that there's something you want to tell me about your talk with Rahul yesterday..but you will tell me when we meet?"

Khushi nods and she says chuckling – " oh yes, I remember...but no ya...not right now ya Arnav, as in I will tell you when you are not driving...so that I can relish the moment of your reaction.."

I nod happily, and stop the car on the red light, and take the moment to rub my hand gently over Khushi's right elbow(which did get a little whisk with the ball during practice today as well), and I ask – " is the elbow ok?? I hope you ice packed it again after practice, Sparkle?"

Khushi gives me a heartfelt smile as she says – " yes Arnav..it's all ok...don't worry, I did ice pack it a lot after practice today, as I told you I would, because the sudden whisker with the pacing ball today, was obviously a added flinch because of the yesterday's hit still having some remainder impact in the muscles around..but it's nothing much..."

I continue to rub on it gently as I say – " I am sure you know this already but I am just going to say this...no pull shots in the nets or practice for a couple of days Sparkle, or else you could be at a risk of some major spasm, for sure..."

Khushi smiles and leans forward to kiss my cheek – " yes, for sure...pakka se, I did not overexert at all in practice today as you already know, and I won't until for a couple of days more, for sure.." and she moves her folded hand all comfortably up and down and says – " see, its all ok...for real...like I do feel zero pain as I move it up and down...so there's nothing to worry, or else you know I would have had the physio take a look.."

I kiss her hand, with a smile again as the signal turns green , and start to drive – " just show it to the physio anyway, tomorrow, I know you are looking forward to the 50 over domestic season Sparkle..so just to be safe...it's a hectic year ahead of you all lined, up..game wise..and I know how important it is to you.."

Khushi nods and grins – " ohhh yes it is...like super duper important to me... ok I will show it to the team's physio anyway tomorrow morning, before the practice starts...pakka se...acha..you tell me, all set for practice session tomorrow, I know you are like so excited, to just get on with all preps for the World Cup tour as well..."

I nod happily – " yes all set Sparkle, can't wait to just get immersed into the preps along side the unit..we are all powered up.."and I steal a glance at her sideways again and admit happily – " but you know it's not just that, that I am excited about for tomorrow...just like the rest of everyone at home...you won't believe this Sparkle, while I was leaving,Mom, Anjali, Dadi, wouldn't stop talking about how excited they were about tomorrow's dinner plan...actually now that it's all out in the open, I think even Dad will be at ease only once things are formally finalised and they'v had the talk with your parents..."

Khushi grins – " I know what you mean, and guess what, Mom's going all crazy in preparations for the same, for real...like oh my god...you all are coming Home tomorrow...I just can't contain my happiness...ok listen...I am totally going to show you my that little gaming zone,in real time.. at home thike? Like under fan pretext obviouslyyy.." she finishes with a happy wink.

I nod at her, grinning, as I kiss on her hand again – " oh yes, I really want to see that, in real time for sure..."

Khushi says excitedly – " acha listen na, I have so much more to tell you about the complete details with lunch out with Jess and Vikram, and also as to how much Mom is all busy in preparations for tomorrow...so now that you are driving, I want to fill you up on all of that, before we reach the dhaba..."

I nod at her happily, clutching on our laced hands, tight,as she starts to fill me over it all.

I am consumed with a Contentment and Peace, that I cannot really word out and explain.

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45 Minutes Later

Arnav's POV Continues

Khushi and me, are amidst our sharing warm laughs, as we have just finished discussing our family reactions to the whole disclosure bit from our siblings side, and she's once again, enacted the complete action replay of Uncle's reactions out to me, which obviously had us both in splits again.

We reached the – Dhaba, about twenty-five minutes ago – and just like she did last time, she discreetly shoved the newspaper adorably in my face, before opening out the window to place the order for our teas + one Aloo Paratha, which we were going to share. And whilst, we were waiting out for our order to arrive, and after it arrived during our snacking team ,we just spent our time, talking to each other about our families, siblings, cricket, the usual stuff, and sharing heartfelt laughter and happiness together, with our hands laced tight.And Oh yes, I most surely have stolen about ten more brief kisses off her lips, too in the process of all our Talking.

Khushi's in the middle of finishing her tea, now. I have already finished mine, and she says a second later with a grin – " okkk Mr Stranger, newspapaer back up, I am calling the bhaiya to come take back the plate and our tea glasses...its only just now what, seven minutes to your b'day...which means, that for the next couple of minutes, as we stay parked here..i do not want any disturbance at all..and don't you ask me why..right now, because you will know why in like just a minute, anyway.."

I chuckle as I ask – " why Sparkle?"

She pouts at me adorably as she hands me the newspaper, and says – " cmon ya, Arnav...pleasee...like pretty please..."

I obviously cannot not listen to what she wants, when she looks at me that Adorably. Actually, on that note, I don't think, there's a moment in time, when I don't find her coming across as uber adorable to my eye – anyway.

I open up the newspaper in front of my face, and pretend to be reading it keenly, when I actually have zero interest in whats written on the sheet in front of my anyway.

A couple of minutes later, as Khushi thanks the Dhaba bhaiya, for his wonderful service chirply, and rolls back the window up, she says looking at me – " Ok my dear Stranger, you can totally put the newspaper away...now..."

I always park the car in such a way, that it's in this discreet corner in the little parking lot area from upfront the Dhaba,and have the car's back to the Dhaba's main face, which means that it gives Khushi and me, this little nooked up area of privacy in the Side.

I put the newspaper away, happily and one look at Khushi's face tells me, that she is upto thinking something in her head and I ask – " enlighten me with your thought will you please Sparkle??"

Khushi chuckles and she says, pretending to think with her index finger on her cheek – " two thoughts...ok so thought no 1, is that I am shifting telling you about my convo with bhai, for tomorrow, as in I will tell you all about it when you are I show you my gaming zone at home, under fan pretext....ok? thike?"

I nod happily – " ok then Sparkle...as you want it...whats the second thought,? I ask.

She says – "sooo thought no 2...I was just thinking to myself as to when are these last five minutes going to pass ya...as in...now I just can't wait anymore to give you, your bday gift..like as if the patient wait all day hasn't been killing already....god ya Arnav..looks like I am not very patient when it comes to you too..."

I grin happily as I kiss her hand – " ohkkk then that's a surprise Sparkle...you have a gift for me? But you didn't need to Sparkle, as in..you came out to meet me, that is like a perfect gift already.."and I hug her to my side happily and kiss her forhead and she clutches on my arm and says softly – " ofcourse I had to gift you something Arnav.."and she pulls back and rolls her eyes at me mischeviously – " and are you sure me coming out to meet you is like the prefect gift?? Don't change your mind after seeing my gift now, thike??" and she looks at the watch and says – 11:58 PM now, two more minutes...ughhhh...why can't they fly past.."

I chuckle as I kiss her head – " well now you know what I mean when I say that the last couple of minutes of wait, until I see you always seem longer..."

Khushi clutches on my arm tight and says softly – " yes,now I know what you mean..."

I close my eyes, enjoying the feel of her in my arms – " how about you just stay this way, letting me hug you sideways, until the clock strikes, twelve...Sparkle.."

She whispers softly – " I'd love that, Arnav..."

And so, we just continue to hug onto each other in a warm, comforting silence, basking in the happiness of being with each other right now, and I still have my eyes closed, when I hear Khushi whisper softly as she places a soft kiss right over my heart ,making me feel a trillion emotions all at once, – " Happy Bdayyyyy...My Stranger..."

I open my eyes instantly to see the clock say 12:00 AM and I hug her tight and kiss her forhead softly and then I make her look up at me,as I cup her face, kiss her cheeks first, before closing my lips over her's in a brief intense 30 second kiss, and I say after – " thank you so much Sparkle...this is perfect...this is exactly how I'd like to ring my bday in, every year, from now on.."

Khushi chuckles – " you mean, by the side of this Dhaba, after we'v binged on some late night snack off tea and paratha??"

I chuckle as I kiss her nose lovingly – " no, I mean, with you by my side...be it in real time, or virtual..and hey guess what, I am just happy that my Clueless Cindrella, doesn't have that Midnight deadline in her head anymore...you know like how she is comfortable enough to extend the time frame, for me always.."

We share a warm laugh.

Khushi cups my face happily now and our eyes lock intensely as she say – " I wish you nothing but the best always, the best of health and Happiness... Arnav..you know that don't you?"

I nod happily.

And right then my phone buzzes and Khushi says – " cmon...im sure its everyone from home calling you...you take that call quickly...and I am getting ready to give you your gifts..."

I nod and I quickly pick up the phone and it's obviously Mom, Dad, Anjali and Akash, and Dadi wishing me – Happy Bday collectively and telling me to continue having fun with the Boys, and I do ask them to not wait up longer for me, for I will get a little late, and that we would all catch up in the morning. Minutes later, once I am done talking to them, my phone buzzes with Rohan, Cap, Veer,Ravi's texts on our group for my bday wishes and I quickly text them back, thanking them for the wishes, and with a see you all at practice tomorrow.

Once I am finally done, I finally put my phone away and look at Khushi whose, beaming up happily at me and I think I just caught he rin the middle of staring at me and I ask, narrowing my eyes at her playfully – " staring much, aren't we??"

She chuckles, happily – " ofcourseeeee...Arnav...my eyes were having a gala time and all being like – Oh K, sometimes its just so serene for us to just look at Arnav in silence as in you know like watching him do his stuff, from afar.."

I lean forward and kiss her forhead happily again and ask now – " ok...time for my gifts...please...Sparkle.."

She nods, excited and says – " okkk...Close your eyes, please??"

I do.

A minute later, she says – " please open them now..."

I do.

And what do I see?

My Sparkle, holding out a Mini CupCake box in front off me and she says grinning – " okkk, so we both really like Cupcakes right...so only fair that we do a little not like a Cake Cutting, but some mini Cup cake bites eating, before I get around to giving your gift...and see...I got us, our favourite flavour with a little twist on top of them.."and she finally opens up the box to me, and I can't stop grinning as I see, two mini cupckaes in there, in our favourite flavour, and one has 21 written on it and the other has 22, and I say, looking back at her, my eyes locking with her's happily – " ahaa...Sparkle...our jersey no's right on those cupcakes...also because of our App 2122, bit..right??"

Khushi nods and says happily – " bingo that Arnav...ok you totally get three bonus brief kisses for guessing that right..i mean as if it was difficult or something, as in I totally knew it that you are going to figure it out in a second anyway...but hey its your bday...and I am all for some bday bonuses..."

We share a warm laugh and Khushi quickly picks out one mini cupcake and feeds it to me, and I feed her the other one, totally loving this little precious moment with her, that's made everything about this simple gesture so mesmerising.

Now Khushi, finally picks up her bag from the floor and says – " okkk that cupcake was the start, now is the time for the two little gifts I have for you..."

I am obviously grinning like an idiot – " can't bloody wait..."

Khushi says, smiling sincerely – " but hey..these are like all like little stuff ok? as in nothing super major...as in I didn't go out shopping or anything..its just something that I wanted to do for you..as in give you..."

I say – " Sparkle...c'mon..."

She says now – " ok, ok..close your eyes again.."

I groan – " again.."

She nods – " yes, again..pleaseeee..."

I do and I feel her open my palm out and place what feels like a paper in my hand and I open my eyes, to see a medium sized old newspaper picture from my Under -19 World Cup win for India, and I am right in the middle of the group picture with my then team holding the Cup out in celebration as I had Captained the team in the World Cup and I look up at Khushi, happily and she says softly , making her eyes lock with mine – " I was all of 12, then...when you all won the Under-19 world Cup...but I was very serious about pursuing Cricket professionally as you know by then...this was the first ever picture of you, that I actually cut out from the newspaper and put it in my little cricket notebook when I was all of 12, you know since you'v always been one of my cricketing inspirations...as in I obviously had this mini diaries of cricketing notes ever since then...so I just wanted to give this to you...today...only apt...that you know one more time today that I have always looked up to you and respected you so much for the sportsperson that you are, and I still do...and I always will...."

I am overwhelmed with Love, Happiness and Peace – all at Once.

I don't know what to say to that.

So I just hug her hard, and before she can say anything further, I kiss her hard and intense briefly, for about forty seconds, again. I feel Khushi's hand clutch on my tees collar, as she pulls away from our intense embrace now and says, softly – " sorry..i do want to kiss you longer...but I just can't wait to give you your next gift.."

I ask , keeping my forhead on her's – " there's more??"

Khushi nods, grinning – " only one more..."

I chuckle – "and you are now going to ask me to close my eyes, again, aren't you?"

She nods – happily.

I do.

And once again, I feel her place a paper in my hand, but this feels like all rolled up like a Scroll. The very next second as I open my eyes, I find myself looking at a piece of Scrolled paper all rolled up, with a Blur Ribbon on it.

I ask, grinning – " ok whats this Sparkle??"

She says with a Wink – " Go on...Skipper Blue..open the scroll..and find out for yourself...and please note, the ribbon is Blue, because duhhh..i call you Skipper Blue no..."

I chuckle as I open the Ribbon Up Happily and scroll open the piece of rolled up paper in my hand and just as I look at whats written on it, I feel all blown away, as if all the Wickets in my Heart, just went down all at once – all over again.

I can't Stop Grinning.

I look up at Khushi, gobsmacked with happiness as I say – " you really did this..."

Khushi winks – " ofcoursee...I had to...I told you I would, and what more perfect occasion than your bday to give this to you..cmon go ahead..read it.."

What am I looking at – Everyone?

A SELF DECLARATION FORM – in which, Khushi's actually written out, how Crazy she is About me!!!!!!!!!

Wait.

I am sure you all want a Glimspe into it. I shall obviously happily, oblige.

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SELF DECLARATION – Statement

To My Partner in App 2122 -

In the Event off the Massive Tournament, going on in between the Invisible 22 Yards, of our Hearts – I would like to make certain Declarations in Written.

First thing out, I hereby, declare that the information provided in the bullet points, below is true and correct in its raw, vulnerable authentic form, to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. I fully understand and commit and standby my words, taking full responsibility for the content mentioned, herein.

Name – Your Sparkle

Registration No - 2122

Date – 22nd May, 2019

Time : Midnight. On the Occasion of your 28th Bday.

· I would like to take this moment, to first declare it all out in Written and typed out in black and white for all further emotional records, within the books of our Hearts, for every future reference purpose that – I am absolutely crazy about you,My Stranger. You are the first one on my mind, the minute I wake up. And you are the last one on my mind, before I close my eyes to sleep everyday – with a content smile on my Face.

· I would like to declare and acknowledge in written script – officially, that its – You – who is making me feel the set of emotions, that I truly have never experienced before. Emotions – that make me feel like, as if there's no place for Dreams in my SleepTime anymore. Oh wait..might as well just say that My Heart is all like, hey K – who wants to sleep and dream when Waking Life is so much Better.

· I mean it whole heartedly, when I say that – I get all lost into the Mazes of ArnavLand, everytime we are together virtual or Real. And please know that I want to stay Lost. As in – I do not feel like I want to be Found at all.

· I hereby declare and acknowledge the fact, that I have been feeling and experiencing the following state of emotions, all thanks to you. A) – A state of Sheer Bliss. B) A State of Peace and Happiness. C) A State off Serenity, just like I feel when I am around my Family and Jess.

· You are my Calm and Peace, just like you are also my trigger for All kind of Yo-Yo's and Excitements my insides feel Collectively.

Once again, I acknowledge, in a complete state of mindfulness and emotional stability , that all the above mentioned information given in this statement is accurate and true.

Date : 22nd May, 2019

Signature : Yours Truly, Sparkle

Stamped : Duly Stamped Combined by the High Courts of the Mind + Supreme Courts of my Heart.( P.P.S – now what ya Arnav, I do not like have a official seal or something for the same...so that's why I just wrote it out)

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Yup.

I was Right.

All the Freaking Wickets in my Heart just went down – all over again – as I finish reading it all again.

I look up to see Khushi, looking at me in anticipation all nervous and she asks with a smile – " do you like it??"

I grin as I admit, placing the scroll carefully on the board above the steering wheel and leaning in sideways to cup Khushi's face, rubbing my thumbs on her cheeks – " I love it...dammit...you know I love it...and once again, I am going to borrow your words...dammit...the things you make me feel Sparkle..."

Khushi looks into my eyes intently – " only fair...since I am only returning the favour...Arna.."and before she could finish saying my name, I kiss her immediately – all intensely, pouring out all my emotions into it.

About fifty seconds later, Khushi pulls away from our intense kiss a little and says, caressing my cheek – " Happy Bdayyy Arn..." and I immediately kiss her back, all intense but briefly for about forty more seconds, and I say pulling apart a little still having my lips linger around the side of her lips – " You...Hit Wicket my Heart, Sparkle...every single time...damm every single time..."

Khushi chuckles into my lips as she clutches onto my arm, gently – " really do I now??"

I nod as I kiss her briefly again – all intense and emotional.

I pull apart forty seconds later again and ask, kissing her nose – " ofcourse...what emotions did you just think my lips conveyed to you in that kiss, Sparkle??"

Khushi whisper's softly – " well they did convey what you just said, Arnav...that I , hit wicket your hea.."and once again I just had to kiss her before she could complete saying those words out loud to me.

Guys, I think I am obviously going to keep stealing these brief kisses of hers until its time for us to Leave. Can't help it. It's what I need.

And whilst I am kissing her,right now– I do, feel myself dying to admit it out to her, how much I Love her, already.

Calm down Raizada. Relax...take it on Step by Step...your Sparkle is right on it, sailing on it in the same boat as you...just give her some more time to figure things out in that fascination head of her's – that she's all into you deep too. Very Deep. She's just going to need some time to come around to realising that bit, and you will know because her eyes will convey it to you, in an intense silence.

I continue to kiss Khushi, briefly and intensely as I accept that bit of my thought, clutching onto her hair, all fisted in my hand.

Can't bloody wait to tell her how much I love her! Just like I can't wait to declare to everyone around me – that its Her – whose , had my heart all Hit Wicket – itself, happily.

But I know – I gotta a wait, a little on that.And wait, I shall, with as much patience as I can, even though I am super impatient when it comes to her.

Ask me why Guys?

Totally because - The fruit of Patience is always Sweet – they say!

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Much Love Guys.

Always.

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She had the best birthday presents for him. So sweet.

Awesome wish they should have confessed on his birthday

Hellooo everyoneeeeeee...

I Hope you all had an Amazing Week and wish you all an amazing Sunday up ahead Tomorrow!!

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CHAPTER 27.1 – THE FAMILY 'SQUARE'

The Next Day

745 PM : AT – SIDDHI – GUPTA MANSION

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Khushi smiles at her Superbro, mischievously as the two of them see their father, pacing around in anticipation nervously, in front of them in their formal living room.

Rahul says now leaning back in the sofa, grinning – " Dad, seriously, you are pacing around in anticipation as if you are back in time, to when you went to Mum's place to seek for her hand in marriage..."

Sagar Gupta, turns to look at both his children, grinning at him amused. He was sure, that the two of them were enjoying his ordeal, in the moment.

Khushi chuckles as she says, grinning – " totally Dad, bhai is right about this...look you really need to stop getting so worked up, and just relax a little na...like everything is set....Mom's totally set with all the dinner preparations, and everything..okkk...like she's just gone to recheck on everything...so you really need to figure out a way to relax...ok..here's the thing, why don't you tell us as to why you are pacing around so nervously in anticipation this way..."

Rahul nods, biting back his smile – "yup, Dad...talk to us..they will all be here in like ten minutes, maybe.."

Khushi bites back her smile, as she hears her brother say that. She had obviously been on chat on Whatsapp, with Arnav until they left their house, about ten minutes ago, and Khushi made her way down with her brother Rahul, to join her parents in the formal living room, closer to the entrance - all ready to welcome the Raizada's.

Sagar,takes a seat on the sofa in front of his children as he says honestly – " ok my children, hear me out, the reason as to why I am pacing around in anticipation is, that I am obviously just like minutes away from meeting one of my second most favourite cricketing players of all time, and I am obviously nervous that I am going to get a little overwhelmed in a fan moment, when I actually meet ASR and I am obviously not supposed to be stunned in a fan moment given that I am the parent, here...you know what I mean don't you guys?? As in the two of you know, that I behave no less than a child myself when India is playing a game of cricket, so it's obviously a big deal for the cricket fan within me, to meet the Captain of the Indian cricket Team, but given the circumstances, I have to be in that totally calm and poised and friendly parent mode, where in a part of my head is obviously going to be wanting to talk to ASR, only about cricket.."

Khushi chuckles as she says, masking up her happiness within – " oh yes, we know what you mean Dad..we understand.."

Rahul grins – " Dad..just relax..i'll give you a solution here, so in the beginning, as and when they actually come in and for the first half before dinner, you can be in that calm, poised and friendly parent mode, and after all you elders have had the talk and everything, at around dinner, or after dinner, is when you can be in your fan mode...it's as simple as that.."

Sagar nods, with a little relaxed smile curving up his lips – " yes, I think that would be apt...son.."and Khushi say's now – " and hey dad you always say..that Skipper ASR is your No One favourite cricket players of all time off late, then why did you just say I am minutes away from meeting one of my second most cricketing players of all time??"

Sagar chuckles as he says winking fondly at his daughter – " oh I know I keep saying that, but you see beta, that was my bad, because there's obviously a correction needed in that statement, and that's because, my first favourite cricket player off all time is obviously you, my little hit girl....please don't mind me showing off your cricketing journey beta..i am so proud of you.."

Khushi rolls her eyes mischievously at her father – " oh Dad, please...c'mon...don't you go like on and on with that, thike? Like thoda thoda will be ok..."

Sagar says smilingly – " And I just hope Anjali's parents will be ok with us wanting to keep this as discreet as possible until the wedding, since I am obviously going to talk to them about my concerns about this having the potential to take away the attention from your game, for now.."

Rahul laces his arm lovingly around his Junior's shoulder and says – "they will be okay with it Dad, Anjali told me that she's already given the complete heads up to them all...ASR and Akash obviously know about this, already.."

Sagar nods – " yes I know, but its better if your mother and me talk this out with them, transparently, we have to be honest Rahul, for that's going to be the foundation of the trust and mutual respect as families who will be getting intertwined soon..."

Right then, they all look up to see Nisha, enter in the formal living room and she says grinning, taking her seat – " ok everything is all set...everyone..."and she looks at her son and says – " Rahul, beta, call Anjali, and ask her how far are they.."

Rahul nods, and grins at everyone and walks a little aside to call Anjali.

Nisha brushes her husband's arm lovingly – " and you just need to stop worrying about going into fan mode around ASR, Sagar...I told you yesterday after I spoke to Reva, that she seemed so wonderful to talk to, so very warm, positive, grounded..."

Sagar nods and the two of them begin to discuss a couple of things out amongst themselves, and Khushi takes the advantage of the moment of her parents being busy in the talk amongst themselves, and she flips out her phone and texts Arnav.

THANK GOD – FOR WHATSAPP.

Khushi : Hey you, my Stranger, I am sure you already know that Bhai just called Anjali to know how far along are you all...but I just thought to check with you myself as well, since you know my dear eyes obviously cannot wait to catch the glimpse of you...(hearts) come soonnnnnnnnnnn naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.(hearts)

Her phone beeps in two seconds.

Arnav : we should be reaching in five minutes Sparkle. and yes, just heard Anjali speak to Rahul, in fact they are still talking you know since its Akash, me and Anjali in one car and Mom, Dad and Dadi in the other.And you most definitely cannot be more eager than me to see you...(winks)

Khushi grins to herself as she types : oh you know, I am as eager as youuuuu....(hearts) and five more minutes still?? Longest five minutes ever..(winks)

Her phone beeps with a reply in five seconds.

Arnav : Longest Five Minutes,for sure Sparkle.

Khushi steals a glance at her parents still deep in discussion and she resumes, texting Arnav.

Khushi : okkk Reminder Mr. Stranger – No Staring, ok pleassee?? Atleast when we are surrounded with everybody, thike?? Also yes...pleaseeee don't lock your eyes with mine, from across – you know it's impossible for me to pull away from your gaze..

She gets a quick reply.

Arnav : thank you for the reminder Sparkle. and please know that I shall try my best to not stare at you often. But I am afraid, I can't really make a gentleman's promise on that, since you know I had a hard time taking my eyes off you on the video call...actually to be honest, you know I have a hard time, taking my eyes off you in any given moment of time. You remember I mentioned it, in written in the self-declaration statement, from my end, that I shared with you, this morning.

Khushi types back hurriedly, smiling to herself : yes yes.. I know that Mr Stranger, which is precisely the reason why I texted you with that reminder thike? Acha pakka se promise na...no staring and all ok? otherwise how will I succeed in the pretend mode na...(hearts)

Her phone beeps.

Arnav : Ok, let's make a deal then Sparkle, I shall make a promise to not stare outrageously, provided you promise to make it up to me for doing so..(wink)

Khushi : and what do I need to do to make it up to you My Stranger???(winks)

Arnav : you just need to get us a little time in privacy away from everyone's eyes, Sparkle, so that I can kiss you to my heart's content for a while.(not that my heart's ever going to be content when it comes to you). But what I mean is, I gotta make up for some lost time since I could only kiss you briefly on our drive time out last night, because well we were in the car. Reminder - It's my B'day, Sparkle. You Cannot say No – to that..(winks)

Khushi smiles to herself again as she replies : ok ok..fine baba...I will figure something out, once you are here, thike..acha now tell me how far are you?? like its four minutes out of five already.and oh because I may not be able to say this out loud to you, the minute I see you because we will be with everyone – I do want to say – Happyyyy B'dayyyyy Arnavvvvv.( heartsssss)

Arnav : Thank you so very much, Sparkle. It's already been the,Happiest B'day ever.(winks)and GPS tells us that we are just a minute away from pulling into your Home, Sparkle.

Right then Rahul walks back into the living area and he says to everyone – " ok Mom, Dad, they are just a minute away..they should be pulling in through the gates soon.."

Nisha and Sagar get up and they say to Rahul and Khushi in unison – " ok then, Rahul, Khushi, c'mon let's get to the main entrance foyer to welcome everyone..." and they head out excited, smilingly.

Khushi and Rahul nod at each other happily and follow their parents out and Khushi quickly texts Arnav : yipppeeeeeeeeeeeee..like I am just maybe about 30 seconds away from seeing youuu now, walking to the entrance with mom, dad and bhai to welcome you all!!!!!!!!!! See you supersoon Arnav...and welcome HOmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee(hearts) okkk, don't reply now, since I can see both the cars pulling in the gates now, from the main entrance.

Khushi locks her phone screen now and looks out excited along with her parents and Superbro, all set to welcome Arnav and his family.

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Meanwhile Simultaneously

As the Car is pulling in through the gates of Siddhi(Gupta Mansion), Abhimanyu Raizada smiles to himself a little as he says, looking back, grinning to his wife, who was seated in the back seat with his mother – " Reva...the transit time, here is bang on 21 minutes on the Timer of my phone...which is great...Just 21 minutes...which means that Anjali is eventually going to be as close as just 21 minutes away..."

Reva grins at her husband amused as she says – "and I can't believe you actually timed the travel time to their home, on the timer of your phone, Abhi..."

Dadi grins and chuckles and says to Reva – " well Reva, I always knew that my son is going to get into an overwhelmed father mode, when it's going to be time to talk about Anjali's settlement, now let's just say that we are beginning to see him act over it all..."

Reva chuckles – " ahaaa...Maa, you are right about that, I think we are going to see Abhi in a zone, like we have never seen before, which is good...very good.."and they all share a warm laugh, and seconds later, Reva puts her hand lovingly on her husband's shoulder from behind and she ask's – " you okay right?"

Abhimanyu pats his wife's hands lovingly and warmly with his hand as he says – " yes I am okay Reva...you know,a lot of my worry about Anjali's future, has been pushed into the backseat, ever since I spoke to Arnav and Akash, and they filled me in over the details I wanted to know..."

Reva grins as she clutches her hand on her husband's shoulder, amused – " you mean you are even more relaxed since you had yesterday and today, to recheck and relook into all those details, yourself too, because even though Arnav and Akash filled you in over everything, I know you are a thorough man, and thorough down to the T in the case of Anjali..."

Abhimanyu chuckles as he admits – " and you are obviously at your thorough best, when it comes to me Reva..well yes, all I can say is that I have been a little more relaxed over it all, ever since I relooked into it all myself as well...and Sagar Gupta, is very well respected in his work sphere as well, not only because of his flourishing businesses and his success's on the same, but because of the ethical man he is, also yes,he has always been a family man as well, and even though he's lost both his parents in an unfortunate accident, five years ago..he's held the reins at both the work front and the family front, pretty strongly, all by himself....."

Reva nods – " with the wonderful support of his wife,Nisha, as well.. they do have a close circle with some other close relatives,and family friends, etc, here in Delhi as well..."

Abhimanyu nods – "which is great...it was important for me to look into this Reva, you understand don't you? this wasn't just me going to investigation mode or something, it is obviously, because I want Anjali to be a part of a family, that will love her, and embrace her, just like they embrace their daughter..."

Reva chips in happily – " yes, we understand Abhi,and like I told you, it was so wonderful to talk to Nisha as well over the phone as we planned this up, so all in all, I am pretty excited to just meet them now.."and she looks out towards the main entrance and says – " look they are all standing at the main entrance, already.."

Dadi nods and smiles looking out – " yes, they surely are and I recognise Rahul instantly since Anjali has shown us the pictures already...and yes, since we also saw those videos of his sister playing cricket...I recognise her too...that's surely Khushi, clutching onto the arms of her brother happily...c'mon now, the car's almost coming to a halt...remember what we discussed ok? we do want to formalise things in a little roka, before, Anjali and Rahul, head back to Nottingham, so that's what we shall also talk about..."

Reva chips in happily – " oh yes maa, don't worry..Anjali did give me the heads up, that Rahul told her that, that is exactly what his parents want as well.."

Abhimanyu says, as the car comes to a halt in front of the entrance, feeling overwhelmed with mixed emotions as a father – "c'mon then..let's do this Maa, Reva...let's formalise things for Anj..i am sure, I am going to witness a lot of happiness dancing in her eyes tonight...."

Reva and Dadi chip in together in happiness as they open their doors and get out, smiling – " oh Yes, Abhi, we are all sure of that.."

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Arnav steps out the car, and he sees Anjali and Akash do the same, as well , and he looks behind for just a second to see his parents and Dadi, step out of their car as well.And they all smile and nod at one another, as they all start to make their way to the entrance.

Right then, he looks up to see his Sparkle, standing next to her family, biting back her smile, innocently as she is in full on Pretend Mode, but her eyes are shining with the mischievous happy glint, that he obviously understands. Their eyes lock from across, for a brief second, as they exchange a silent happy gesture, oblivious to the knowledge of everyone around them.

Khushi bites back her smile, as she widens her eyes a little to convey the message to Arnav, to look away from her eyes straight away, and she can obviously notice him biting back his smile, as he does look away and starts to walk up next to Akash, and Anjali, as the rest of the family joins them as well.

Sagar Gupta grins as he leans in to whisper to his wife – " ok...Nisha..that's ASR, for real, for sure...and yes, for sure, I have gone into a little Cricketing Fan Mode already..is it ok if I switch to being the poised parent in five minutes.."

Nisha chuckles as she nudges her husband happily – " oh yes..its absolutely ok..cm'on, don't worry much...just be your rocking self Sagar.." and Sagar nods at her as he gestures her to make her way forward to welcome everyone.

Rahul's eyes have locked with Anjali'f from across and they are both beaming at each other in sheer Happiness. Akash and Arnav are on Anjali's side, and the silent gesture exchange in between Anjali, and Rahul makes bot the broethrs bite back their happy smiles.

Khushi follows her parents grinning, as they make their way towards everyone, and Rahul immediately touches on to Dadi's feet first and greets her – which makes Anjali's eyes twinkle in Happiness.

Nisha and Sagar watch on happily, as they let their son, take the lead and first greet Dadi, and then shake hands, in an introduction with Abhimanyu, and a warm namaste to Reva, and just as he is about to touch their feet as well, Reva says biting back her smile – " ok, Rahul, we know we are here to fix things for Anjali and you formally, which means that we are going to be your in-laws soon, and that does make me feel a tad bit old already...so please don't touch our feet.."

Abhimanyu nods as he says with a warm smile – " I gotta agree with Reva, here.."

Sagar smiles at Abhimanyu warmly and says – " it's a well known secret, that we all gotta agree with the Wifeship, almost mostly, isn't it? I mostly always agree to what Nisha has to say, even today..."

That makes everyone share an instant laugh and Nisha nudges her husband in the arm lovingly as she says – " Sagar, really?? "

Abhimanyu nods his head in an agreement to Sagar – " well, and I have to agree that , it is surely a well known secret, indeed..i always listen to Reva too, almost mostly.."

Now that makes Reva raise her eyebrows at her husband as she says – " oh really abhi? is it??"

They all share a warm laugh, oblivious to the fact that Arnav and Khushi were totally enjoying their families smiling and laughing so naturally with one another, with no room of any awkwardness in the air at all. And the reason why the two of them were silently, just standing behind everyone was because – they were enjoying gazing happily,at one another in the meanwhile.

Rahul says, grinning now – " sorry aunty, age is just a number anyway right?the two of you are an evergreen couple, Anjali always talked about it to me, and I do want you both to stay as evergreen as ever, so my touching the two of your's feet right now, just means that this is me paying my respect,and seeking your blessings, that's all..."and he goes on to touch both their feets, which makes both Abhimanyu, and Reva, pat his shoulders all warmly, in an instant blessing.

Anjlai instantly moves forward to greet Rahul's parents first and just as she is about to touch their feet as well, Sagar and Nisha say in unison, stopping her – " no no..no Anjali...daughter's don't touch feet....you are like Khushi to us.."and Nisha hugs Anjali happily as she says – " so delighted to finally meet you..."

Sagar grins as he pats Anjali's head in a fatherly blessing – "delighted is surely an understement, Nisha...we'v been waiting for this moment ever since Rahul talked to us about the two of you, a couple of days ago..."

Anjali beams at them both happily and the sight warms the heart off each and everyone of her family member's.

Sagar and Nisha, now move forward and greet – Dadi, Abhimanyu and Reva all warmly, and Rahul moves on to hug and greet Akash and Arnav, winking playfully at the beaming Anjali, whose giving him narrowed mischevious looks as she whispers, as he comes to stand next to her – "and you are really good at making these first impressions..haan?"

Rahul winks at Anjali as he whispers – "and who would know that better than you..and look at how happy Mom and Dad are right now, but am obviously the happiest, ofcourse..."

Anjali bites back her happy smile in a similar gesture to Rahul, as Rahul clutches on to her hand, all warmly – a sight that instantly warms up Reva, Abhimanyu's and Dadi's, Sagar and Nisha's hearts, for the sincerity and love shining in both Rahul's and Anjali's eyes for one another, could not definitely be missed, by their eye.

And Now that Sagar and Nisha have greeted Abhimanyu, Reva and Dadi – Sagar, finally takes two steps back dramatically, raising his hands to his side, looking at Arnav and he says looking at everyone, smiling – " excuse me, everyone, I did plan to be in that poised parent mode, for a little longer at first, but looks like I can't help zoning out into a little cricketing fan zone moment, right now..because out of all the moments I had probably imagined meeting Captain Arnav Singh Raizada, under, the moment happening right now, was never the one I had ever imagined..."

That makes everyone chuckle, and Khushi bites back her smile, with great difficulty again, as she sees, Arnav now step forward with a grin up his face, just as her father steps forward at the same time, and the two shake hands, and Arnav says, smiling – " and Rahul tells me, that you never really leave your seat, when I am batting on the crease, Uncle, so I must say that the honour to finally meet you is all mine, indeed..." and that makes Sagar look at everyone as he says with a playful wink at his son, and moving towards greeting Akash next, as Nisha greets Arnav as well, all happily and they hear Sagar say out loud – " Rahul, can't believe you gave my secret away.."

Akash grins as he says to all, shaking hands with Sagar – " well, Rahul did say, it wasn't a secret anyway Uncle.."

That makes everyone chuckle happily as well, and Nisha and Sagar, continue to meet and greet Akash and he greets them back, all happily and Rahul winks back at his father holding onto Anjali's hand tight – " well yes I was right about that wasn't i? for it isn't really a secret Dad...it's a well known fact, anyone who knows you, knows that.."

Khushi now finally steps forward, as she greets Dadi, Abhimanyu and Reva with a polite namaste and a warm smile, and Dadi greets her happily, patting her arm and she says, grinning – " khushi beta...technically we are meeting you for the first time, but we'v see your videos...the ones Anjali showed us off you playing cricket from the recent UK tour, so I instantly recognised you, the minute I saw you from the car....you play so wonderfully, it was so refreshing for us to see you and your team play..."

Khushi greets Dadi happily as she says – "thank you so much Dadi..." and right then Reva grins as she says, greeting Khushi – " and I was telling Abhi, that you really hit your powerful sixes so very well...count me as a new fan, as well...please..."

Abhimanyu nods and says with a warm smile at Khushi – " yes and it was such a treat for us to see your game, Khushi..." and he looks at Sagar and Nisha says with a warm smile – "also I think it's only fair that I admit a observation right here.. Khushi most definitely plays that pull shot of her's, much better than my son..."

That make everyone share another warm laugh and Khushi and Arnav, exchange a warm, eye lock amongst one another, oblivious to everyone around them once again.

Sagar and Nisha say in unison, grinning– " thank you so much for that, I am sure as parents we have a lot to talk about as we both have one child, whose completely absorbed into Cricket.."

Abhimanyu chuckles as he admits with a grin – " oh yes for sure, we surely have a lot to discuss on that as well.."and Reva grins as she gestures Khushi to come closer to her side and she says – "khushi beta...that cover drive shot...from that last game you played against England, had me telling Abhi...that, it was almost similar to the way Arnav plays his..you have a lot of talent and potential, for sure...."

Akash grins as he says – " oh yes...I agree with you on that Mom..."

Arnav's standing all silent exchanging mischevious looks with Khushi– biting back his smile, as his happiness knows no bounds, within.

Khushi bite back her smile's as she says, instantly – " uncle, aunty,akash, dadi, thank you so much for that...but honestly, Captain ASR has always been one of my biggest cricketing inspirations...as in we all literally practice on a lot of shots in the nets by observing on the men in blue, obviously...no one can play the drives better than him , for sure..."

Arnav, bites back his smile as he says in a formal pretend mode to Khushi – " thank you so much for that Khushi.."

Khushi nods, smiling in the acknowledgement of that thank you in a familiar polite formal pretend mode.

Rahul and Anjali,were all happy and lost, talking and whispering amongst themselves in the meanwhile on the side, and Rahul finally looks up at everyone and asks his parents – " Mom, dad...are you really planning to have everyone busy in the conversations right here? At the door?? Cmon..lets all go In now.."

Nisha says instantly grinning – " oh yes Son, thank you for the reminder...I am so sorry everyone..kept you all talking at the entrance...let's go in...please??"

Everyone nods, and Sagar and Nisha lead the way into everyone, and Sagar and Abhimanyu fall into an instant general chatter, side by side, as Nisha, Reva and Dadi, also get busy in their general talks, walking upfront.

Khushi bites back her smile, as she looks away from Arnav's mischievous gaze once again, gesturing him to turn his attention to everyone, and they both join in Akash, walking along side Anjali and Rahul – and they fall into a Happy Chatter making their way in, and right then they all see Sagar, pausing amidst his walk with everyone as they enter through the main Foyer and he grins and says from his spot, shrugging his shoulders – " and I can't believe I forgot to wish ASR, happy b'day...Nisha, Rahul, khushi, how could you all not remind me..??"

Everyone shares a warm laugh again, at that, and Khushi, (in her pretend formal mode) joins her parents and brother, as they begin to wish Arnav.

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Khushi's Look -

Anjali's Look

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90 Minutes Later – in Khushi's Gaming Zone @ Home

Khushi's POV

Guys.

Uff.

This Man is Going to Drive me Nuts.

I mean, not that I am Not Nuts – Already.As in, you all know that I pretty much am the exact definition of Nuts. It's not like a Huge kept secret within the walls of my Head, or something.

But what I mean to say is the fact that – Arnav , is really making it uber difficult for me to look away from his gaze right now, which literally keeps locking with mine from across every couple of minutes. He keeps finding moments to steal gazes my way, (when everyones busy amidst their chatter),and not that my Insides aren't loving it – but I am so nervous that all his Gaze watching, is going to make me burst into a big round of laughter, sooner or later. I mean, it was really difficult for me to not laugh out loud, in front of all the elders in the formal living room, as we all spent the first forty five minutes, since everyone's arrival engaging in some general chatter, alongside also feasting on the first round of Snacks and the first course of the meals, that Mom had arranged out to be the start of the Dinner preparations. Also, in those first forty-five minutes, in the middle of our general chatter, it was like Bhai was also talking a lot to Abhimanyu Uncle, Reva aunty and Dadi , and Mom, Dad were catching up in an one on one, with Anjali, which meant that, during that bit, it was Akash, me and Arnav catching up and talking generally, and I obviously thanked Akash and Arnav, (as I was totally tuned into the formal mode of Channel 1&2), for keeping up with the pretend mode, back in Mumbai – which obviously made Arnav wink at me, way too mischievously when Akash got a little distracted for a couple of seconds with a text on his phone amidst our conversation, and I literally had to glare back at him, mischievously and gesture him to not be so cheeky in the moment, obviously.

Ok guys, so, anyway after those first forty- five minutes, both our parents and Dadi, were all like, they want to discuss on how to take things forward as in formally, and Mom suggested that while they were all amidst that formal talk, why not Bhai and me, show Anjali, Akash, and Arnav – around the House and everything. And bhai and me happily got on with that then, and we spent the thirty minutes after just showing them around it all, and I had obviously saved up coming up my Gaming Zone, right in the end – and we have all been chilling here, since the last fifteen minutes now.

I narrow my eyes at Arnav, once again from across, for I once again, caught him in the middle of gazing at me, and that makes him bite back his smile, as he returns his attention to listening on to what Bhai and Akash were talking about and I return to talking to Anjali.

Anjali looks me and asks now with a smile, leaning into whispering in my ears – " ok, Khushi...what do you think they are all so busy talking about ya...as in, our parents and Dadi,they did say they would call us all back , once they were done discussing things out between them..and its been what forty- five minutes to that, now...everything would be going okay , right??"

I chuckle as I whisper back, lacing my hands across her shoulders – " ohooo yes of course...everything will be more than just okay..didnt you see the way our parents literally hit it off...Anjali...just relax..i am sure they are all just going to be finishing up on the talking soon...like super soon..."

Bhai now looks up at Anjali and me from across as he says, looking at his watch – " ok, I am really thinking off calling up Mom, to ask her what's all this delay about..."

I chuckle as I say looking at bhai – " and how is it that you and Anjali just thought of this at the same time bhai..."

Arnav bites back his smile as he says – " well khushi, I think your brother and my sister, have some good telepathy going on amongst themselves, here..."

I bite back my smile as I say – " oh yes, ASR..i am sure about that.."

Akash chuckles as he says – " yes, good telepathy indeed, just like the two of you cricketers,seem to have all that telepathy with your cricket bats..."

We all share a warm laugh now, and bhai says – " Akash, Anjali, ASR, c'mon lets go back to the ground floor, to chill in the patio area outside or something, so that we are closer to everyone..maybe the sight of us lingering around near them, will actually remind them, that we can't wait for them to fill us in over, what they'v decided..."

Akash and Anjali nod as they say – " yes sure..lets do that, and they all get up..." and Arnav signals me from across in an eye gesture, that I could use this exact moment to get us some alone time, and I say, innocently – " bhai...why don't you and Akash carry on...I do want to take this moment to show ASR, my bats and everything, and you know maybe just have him sign one, since I'v always been such a great fan na...only fair..you know since we are in my gaming zone..."and I look at Arnav innocently and I ask – " ASR, I hope you wouldn't mind signing my bat..."

Arnav bites back his grin and he says, in polite warm smile (the one we give to each other when we are tuned into Channel 1 and 2) and says – " I wouldn't mind that at all Khushi..."

Anjali grins at me – " ofcourse he wouldn't mind, Khushi...like why do you even have to ask him ya...like quit being so formal with bhai as in, I know you'v always looked up to him and everything and he's been your inspiration...but still ya..."and she looks at Arnav and asks – " I am right no, bhai??"

Arnav nods, biting back his grain with great difficulty and says, innocently – " oh yes, Anjali, you are totally right about that, I was about to say the same to Khushi myself, infact.."

Bhai nods as he says grinning – " well that's great ASR...so yes Junior, do that...also, why not show him around your cricketing study, as well..."and he looks at Akash and Anjali and Arnav says with a fond grin – " guys, you won't believe this...my junior, is super serious about her analysis of the game as well...everytime she is into her watching games, observing and analysis, mode, she literally locks herself up in that cricketing study of her's and gets on with her note- taking...and yes, her study is all blue, mostly – you know since she takes the phrase, bleed blue – so very seriously.." he finishes with a fond wink.

Akash grins at me, as he says, walking out with Bhai and Anjali – " that's so amazing Khushi...ok, I am stepping out along with Anjali and Rahul now, because I need to get on a quick call with Payal as well...but I am totally all in for seeing, your cricketing study later on.."

I nod happily as I say – " sure, Akash...pakka se..."and as the three of them are walking out, I look at Arnav innocently, still totally in pretend mode as I say, politely – " ASR...is it ok if I show you the study first?? Also the bat I want you to sign, Is actually in the study as well...and then ill show you a couple of more bats from my collection, that are stored in the storage unit, built into the wall, in my gaming hitting zone..."

Arnav nods, politely smilingly, as he says – " sure Khushi...lets see your study first.." and I look back to see Bhai, Anjali and Akash turn towards the end of the corridor and bhai calls out to me aloud from across and says – " Junior...ill give you a buzz when we all join in everyone..the two of you come down then..."

I nod at bhai from across as I say out loud – " yes, bhai, will do that..don't worry about it at all..." and I gesture to Arnav, biting back my smile to walk with me upfront towards my Study.

He nods, and we both start to make our way there – in Full On Formal Pretend Mode, but I can feel his gaze bear through my sides.

I hear my Insides say all Collectively.Hey, K – be ready to go into Roasted Heinz mode, almost immediately, we are super sure, that the minute the two of you enter the Study,and you close the door shut, Arnav is going to pin you against the door or the wall, whichever is closer and Kiss you Insane. Oh my God , we are so very excited..i am telling you K, theres something about this secret romance in hiding that's got so much thrill...you know like we feel this Thrill when you hit a freaking Sixer straight into the Air, as well.

I chuckle at my Insides. Oh yes...I know what you all mean, and yes I am sure you are all right about that analysis as well. Arnav is surely going to Kiss me, the minute we get into the study.

My Lips are engage into an Imgainary Waltz dance as they say – and we can't wait...and we can't wait...la..la..la..la...

I bite back my smile as I open the door to my Study now, and gesture Arnav to get in, sure that my eyes are glinting all mischeviously, just like his are, and the minute we get in and I close the door shut – Arnav does exactly what I had anticipated him too.

He pins me against the door, his one hand, pressing on the lock button within the round knob on its own accord, and he cages me within the circle of his frame, by placing his other arm on the door, and before I can even utter a word or catch a breath, I feel his lips close over mine, almost immediately in a deep intense passionate kiss.

My Lips go into their Dreamy Waltz Mode, as I feel myself clutch on his arm, as I tiptoe on my feet a little , and lace my other hand around his neck, brushing my hand through his hair, which is my hands, favourite place to be in , whilst kissing him, and start to kiss him back, as urgently and deeply too.

Guys, I am so very delighted to report, that I think I have got the hang on the art of kissing quite well, because everytime I start to kiss Arnav back, this deeply, the way he groans and fist his hand, urgently in my hair, always makes me feel like – that our scorching Kiss in that moment – is probably having as much impact on him, as it is having on me.

We continue to kiss each other, madly and deeply for about five to seven minutes, and I clutch onto his collar in my usual gesture that I need to pause, as I slow down in our heated kiss, and he entangles his lips from mine and whispers into my lips – " really Sparkle? need to pause for a breath already? My bad I guess..i wasn't very efficient in executing out my oxygen backup tips out to you, perhaps?"

I chuckle as I whisper into his lips, clutching onto his tee and brushing my hand through his hair, at the nape of his neck – " very funny Arnav...I must say you were very efficient in teaching me about those tips, and I did not pause this time, because I need to catch on a breath actually..."

Arnav groans in disappointment as he keep his forhead on mine and looks into my eyes intently – " really? then why did you?? not fair Sparkle, we have this unsaid thing remember, we only pause when we need to breath...and its my b'day...so I must get some extra deep kisses, right?"

I chuckle as he caresses my cheek all warmly now, and I lock my eyes intently with his – " I know, and yes, now that we are alone...I do want to wish you Happy bday again...also know what,this was supposed to be like a surprise and everything but mom's obviously got like a cake baked for dessert, because it's your b'day..as well...and I paused, because I remembered that I really need to tell you this, before bhai actually calls us down to join everyone..like I really want to tell you this, before we go back to being tuned into Channel 1 and 2..."

And just as I say that – just like that, Arnav and me break into a happy laughter as we hug each other tight and he says, a couple of minutes later of us sharing a heart to heart , laugh – " ok....i just have to admit, as much as this situation tests my patience in the sense that I have to be tuned into Channel 1 or 2, when all I want to actually do is jump my way up to Channel 3 and 4 which equals to some alone time with you – this whole scenario around us, is kind off Fun, as well.."

I chuckle as I say, pulling back looking into his eyes mischievously – " it is right??" and Arnav nods happily and the look in his eyes tells me that it is going to kiss me again, so I immediately hold his hand and start to walk forward into my study as I say – " no no no...so before you kiss me again...I need to tell you this...as in I need to show you something first..."

Arnav nods as he laces his arm around my shoulder – " ok Sparkle, but be quick please...so that I can kiss you back already..."and he says looking around my study all happily – " and I can't believe I am seeing this in real time as well...I mean there are so many times we'v video called from right here too...but just to be here, with you...feels so good Sparkle.."

I nod, and I say happily gesturing him to sit on my study chair, and he does, and I walk over to pick up my heaviest and favouritest cricketing bat that I had kept all ready for this moment and I pick up a marker pen and I walk up to him with it and I say, grinning , handing him my bat– " will you please, sign this for me, like near the handle...so that only I can see it, while I bat, this is one of my favouritest bat from my collection, also my heaviest.."

Arnav chuckles as he rotates my bat lovingly in his hand and says taking the marker from me – " are you serious about this? You really want me to sign this? I thought you were just saying that in front of everyone.."

I grin as I say – " no ya Arnav..i am very serious, as in I obviously want you to sign this, thike...now cmon...sign na...jaldi jaldi.."

Arnav chuckles as he says – " ok, how about I write a secret code word for you instead, you know since I do sign so many bats, for fans – and I do not want to just sign yours as I would sign anyone's Sparkle..."

I walk upto him and lace my arms around his neck and shoulder from behind happily and I say – " well...I'd love that obviously..a special code from Skipper Blue..aka...my Mr Stranger...cmon..go on then..lets see what's this special code word that you want to write.."

Arnav chuckles as he opens the marker pen and twists my bat around, and looks for that secret spot near the handle, where in this will only be visible to my eye and he writes – 2122S2 – and he looks back at me sideways and asks, with a wink – " lets see you guess what that S2 in the end Means Sparkle..."

I kiss his cheek happily as I say – " well that's an easy peasy one, Mr Stranger..as in 2122, obviously because of our App 2122 and the S2 stands for Sparkle and Stranger perhaps?"

Arnav turns around in the chair, and makes bat lean up carefully against the study table and he wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me closer into his frame and says – " And this is exactly where I kiss you madly again, for you guessed that totally right Sparkle..you know like a bonus reward for the correct answer.."

I grin as I smile caressing his cheek happily – " and I am super excited to claim my reward and everything..but before I get around to that, I do want to tell you that there's another reason as to why I asked you to sign that particular bat of mine.."

Arnav asks puzzled – " another reason? What is it, Sparkle??"

I bite back my smile as I admit – " the reason that bhai was all like the other day amidst out talk that I wanted to tell you all about but shifted it to this moment..that...Junior, you better convey my message to your Mr stranger that if I ever know that he's hurt you or something, id hunt him down for real, and beat him up black and blue with the heaviest bat that I can find in your cricketing collection.."

Arnav's eyes widen in amusement as he asks – " wait what????? Rahul said that???" and I nod, happily and we both bust into instant laughter. I am holding onto his shoulders amidst it and he is holding onto my waist. I feel my Heart Glow in warmth and happiness, in the awe of the Moment, and minutes later, I hold onto my stomach amidst the laughter as I mimick bhai and say – " and he went on a second later to be like...oh know what Junior...I guess I will just ask ASR to lend me his bat for the same purpose, you know since his bat will be heavier than yours...and I am sure he wouldn't mind, because we are now going to be a family and I have this amazing equation with him anyway.."

And that obviously makes Arnav laugh even harder, now and we both just continue to laugh for a couple of minutes and he gets up the chair suddenly and cups my face and pauses in his laugh and looks into my eyes and says all sincerely – " Sparkle...please know...that I would never ever hurt you...and if a moment ever comes that I do...then I'd happily hand over my bat to Rahul, for sure.."

I caress his cheek happily as I close my eyes, enjoying the feel of just being in the circle of his arms – " shh..i know..you won't ever hurt me...I trust you...obviously..i obviously told bhai that as well..he was obviously concerned as a brother...that's all..."

Arnav asks smiling, caressing my cheek – " will you tell me all about the talk now?"

I nod and I quickly fill him up over it all, and minutes later, once I am done, Arnav tightens his hold over my cupped face and he says with a grin – " well he is totally going to be surprised, when he finds out the identity of Mr Stranger, just like Akash and Anjali are going to be surprised when they find out the identity of my secretive someone..."

I chuckle as I say – " yes, Arnav... that's obviously for sure...like pakka s..."and once again, I am kissed all hard and deep, before I could even complete saying those words out.

About five minutes of us kissing each other madly, my phone rings, pulling us out of the moment as we both pull apart disappointed, but I know its going to be Bhai, calling, so I instantly pick up the phone now and put it on speaker and hear Bhai's excited voice come through – " Junior...I hope you are done being in your fan mode around ASR now, and have got all your bats signed and everything...you need to come down and join us all here...quick..."

Arnav and me both share a warm smile and I say – " yes bhai, for sure...we were just coming down only...but why don't you tell atleast a little bit of what's been decided...your happy voice tells me, that you obviously know it all..."

I hear Bhai's excited happy voice come through and Arnav hugs me from the side happily – " well , for starters, it's the Roka day after, junior, also yes, everyone was totally understanding about the point off us wanting to keep it discreet until the wedding for your sake...infact Abhimanyu uncle says, he really respects dad's point of view on the same...and they are all looking out at planning out a destination wedding, for us..okkk come down now...will fill you in on the rest then...also please tell ASR that Dad's all ready to go into his Fan mode now, since he was just joking to all that he's been enough in the poised parent mode, and over dinner,he is totally going to request ASR to sit next to him so that, he can indulge in his cricketing talks with him.."

Arnav bites back his smile now and I say – " ok bhai...will tell him, don't worry about it...at all...he's been so kind and understanding and friendly ya...I am sure he wouldn't mind..."

Bhai's happy voice comes through – " oh yes, I am sure about that...come on now...we are all getting ready for Dinner..."

I quickly tell him that we will be there in five minutes and hang up.

And just as I do, Arnav immediately wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me closer into his frame and whispers mischeviously – " its going to take us three minutes to reach everyone...so before we head down to the Family Square, to join everyone...im sure you wouldn't mind me kissing you for briefly for the remainder of those two minutes atleast, Spar..."and this time, before he could complete saying out Sparkle, I tiptoe on my feet, wrapping my arms around his neck and close my lips over his in a brief intense kiss.

Whose – Lips – are indulging in that Dreamy Imaginary Waltz – Guys??

Haha!!

Mine – Indeed.

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Khushi's dad is nervous about meeting the big star. He doesn't even know yet whats cooking between the kids.

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CHAPTER 27.2 – THE 'BANTER' CLAUSE

TWO DAYS LATER – 24TH May, 2019

@ Rihaee - Raizada Mansion – 7:45 PM

Arnav's POV

Guys.

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

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

Because – I am mad at her.

So mad at her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Right then my phone Beeps.

It's My Sparkle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I reply at the speed of Light, now.

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

Phone beeps in two seconds.

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

I sigh as I reply.

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

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

I sigh as I quickly reply.

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

My phone beeps.

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

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

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

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

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

Ok.

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

Me : what do you mean Khushi?

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

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

Me : Goddammittt You...Sparkle..

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

I bite back my Smile.

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

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

I type now with a sigh.

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

Her : I know( four lines of sad emoticons)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Akash's Look

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75 Minutes Later – 915 PM

Arnav's POV Continues

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

For Real.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My phone beeps.

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

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

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

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

Thank You – Rahul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ME – INDEED.

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TADAAAAA!!!!!

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Next Update : Shall try to give one on Wednesday,evening..mostly otherwise thursday evening

Much Love Guys.

Always.

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Where do you get these awesome pictures of the houses? They look like a dream.

Arnav is so worried, he is mad at Khushi for being careless about her injury.