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C h a p t e r - 4

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22.04.2012

1:30 pm

Hey,

I can't believe exams are in a week. I am so nervous this time. How am I ever going to pass? I have barely studied this whole semester! Thanks to Arnav. He always tells me I can study later. Loser. And now exams are almost here. I am at college now. Sinha sir is teaching us about the Second World War in detail and I don't understand a word! Gaah! How I hate this subject!! I can see Arnav trying to peer in from the row behind me, but he can't see a thing I am writing. He has a sucky frown on his face since I forced him to attend class. Even he needs to take exams seriously. Payal is sitting next to me and is almost dozing off while Armaan is doing his usual, ragging the teacher. Aakash is sitting in the front row, probably absorbing every word Sinha says! I don't want college to get over. I have such amazing memories here. What will I do after college? How will we have so much fun?

Two days ago, All 5 of us went for a movie. You won't believe, ARNAV was sitting in his seat sobbing like a kid. He just shows everyone how "Macho" he is. But really, he's just a baby, who still gets sentimental while watching stupid Hindi movies. Looking at his face I burst out laughing. That got several people around to glare at me since Kajol was crying and I was laughing. I shut up after that. Payal asked me why I was laughing but I didn't tell her. I just winked at Arnav who quickly wiped his tears. I made fun of him on the way back and now I have something against him for the rest of his life.

Oh, that reminds me! Today is our batch party, hosted by us at Sheesha. We had made this whole plan while eating ice-cream at Gelato. I am so excited. I will barely see even half of the batch after College is over, so why not enjoy now. This is the last time we would all, as a batch, party together! Today has to be perfect. These three years have been the best years of my life. Payal has sent out invites to every student and I have made sure that the food is fine and will help Armaan with the decorations. Everything has to be perfect today. Its going to be so much fun today. I can't wait at all!

Finally the bell rang. I slammed my diary shut before Arnav could have even the slightest glance. "Thanks!" he said sarcastically. I smiled. "Because of you I had to attend this boring class!" he said. "You are welcome." I said grinning at him. "You sat and wrote God knows what in that stupid diary and I had to sit and sulk." He whined. I felt like pulling his cheeks when he made that grumpy face. He looked so cute. Just like a little puppy dog.

In the canteen, all of us only talked about the preparations that had to be done today. We had to reach Sheesha by 7, since the party started at 8! "Exams are in a week!" Aakash announced. "WE KNOW" Armaan and Arnav said in unison. "Aakash party hard today, we will all study hard from tomorrow!" Payal said putting an arm around Aakash. He kissed her cheek.

As I walked down the corridor looking for Arnav, I banged into Claire. "Hi Khushi!" she said in a cheeky voice. "Hey!" I smiled, trying to make it look sincere. "You must be so happy?!" she said. It was more of a question than a statement so I replied, "Why?" "Now you will finally get a chance with Arnav. I am so sure you gave him the idea to propose! Right? I saw you smiling as I broke up with him." she accused. I quickly bit my lip. Shit. What should I do now? I was smiling and she saw me. I couldn't deny that now. I cannot tell her why I was smiling. So I just decided to go with the flow, "And he was dumb enough to listen to me. Now look at him, all heart broken over you!" I sighed. "So sad." I felt like laughing out loud but I guess I am a good actress after all. "You know what Khushi? You will never be his girlfriend because he doesn't think about you that way. He never has." She pointed out. "So what? I am not interested in arguing with you over him. He is my best friend and that is ALL. So stop thinking the wrong way!" I stated. "Oh My God. Seriously?" she said as if I had dropped a bomb on her. "Oops! Sorry, I forgot your brain doesn't work the right way, does it? Too bad." I smiled. "You are such a Bi--"Shut it. I can't hear that squeaky voice anymore!" I screamed almost ready to tear of her skin out. "Khushi! Claire!" Arnav said coming between us as we stepped closer ready to rip each other's veins. He turned to me and whispered, "What are you doing?" "NOTHING" I said with gritted teeth. "Stop this!" he said to both of us. "You stay out of this!" I said shoving him away. Arnav held me away from Claire. I swear if he hadn't held me I would have hit her so hard that she would probably collapse! What did she think of herself? Whatever she thought was true? She just came up and accused me of something I wouldn't even think of! But then just as a reply to Claire, I held Arnav's hand and pulled him along with me. I could literally visualise Claire's jealous face.

We sat on the steps and then he started questioning me, "Why were you arguing with Claire? What was she saying?" he asked. "Nothing, and why did you come in between? I swear I would have punched her across her face!" I blabbered in anger. "God Khushi! So much anger?" he asked. "You don't know what she was saying! And plus, I cannot stand someone who thinks whatever they think is right!" I grumbled. He just looked at me blankly. "That's how I am." I made it clear. "Poor you, having to bear everyone on this planet, right?!" he said. I laughed. After a few moments he laughed too. "But Khushi, on a serious note, when you get angry and glare at someone, that person may just have a heart attack on spot. Trust me your anger is THAT powerful." He said. I proudly pulled up my invisible collars and smirked at him. It was so nice being with him. He could bear all my tantrums and not complain.

"Arnav! What happened yesterday?" I questioned. "What?" he said as if he didn't know what I was talking about. "Remember we were talking on the phone yesterday, at night, I was telling you about all the fun me and Payal had in French class and while shopping! Remember anything?" "WHAT? When did you join French Class?" his eyes widened. "Last week! And I told you the day I joined also. And I told you so much about it yesterday! What were you doing? You just didn't reply!" I was so angry. It was so weird. What was he doing? "Were you bored or something? I went on and on telling you about our classes and about the shopping we did for France and you didn't even reply! At the end when I said I was sleepy then you said 'hmmm' and cut the line!" I had totally forgotten to ask him that in the morning! "Look, don't get angry--but---but--" I narrowed my eyes as he spoke. "I actually fell asleep in the middle and that's why I didn't--"WHAT? You WHAT?" What the hell! I went on and on into a blank phone? What the hell! I punched him on his chest. "Sorry." he said softly. "You suck Arnav. I am never talking to you again!" I stormed down the corridor saying that. "Sorry Khushi! Listen to me." He was following me trying to apologize but I was angry and when I am angry I don't listen to anyone! "Get Lost."

* That night *

It was 7:30 and all of us were at Sheesha except Arnav. He was never on time. Uff. What would I do with this guy? Armaan was busy in decorations and Payal and Aakash were having a private moment. I was bored and my best friend wasn't there. Every two minutes my eyes flickered to the door to see if he was here. Then I got busy in my work and didn't realise how time passed by. "Looking for me?" Arnav said from behind me, making me jump. Where did he come from? "I have a special entrance, VIP's only!" he said reading my mind. "I don't care!" I said still pretending to be angry because he slept through the whole time while I was talking! I still can't believe he did that! Was I so boring? "I said sorry Khushi, what can I do if I was sleepy?" he said. "Say you are sleepy!" I argued. "God Khushi, I just slept ONCE!" he said. "So? You SLEPT. That is the point. How can you SLEEP when I am telling you something?" I retorted. "Ok tell me again! I will listen carefully this time!" he said. "No, I don't want to tell you!" I turned away. He kept following me until I gave up and told him everything again. I even got to pull his cheeks! God knows what talent he has. It's so difficult not to talk to him when he wants you to talk. He is totally cynical!

Almost everyone started coming in at 8-8:30. In no time the dance floor was full of couples dancing and the bartender made drinks non-stop. This party was totally a hit. "Lets have shots!" Arnav announced. Armaan agreed immediately. Payal loved shots! Aakash just sighed. He didn't drink too much, just beer! I was stuck in between so I just accompanied them. Even after requesting them to dance they didn't listen. At the bar they decided to have a competition to see who could drink more. Obviously I would sit and sulk. God! I thought it would be fun today. "Dance?" Rick Wesley offered his hand. "Forget it!" Arnav answered for me. Arnav and Rick were like competitors for attention in college. They were both *the most desired* men! I felt like laughing. I wasn't interested in either of them. I want a man with class, not some college lover boy. Anyway, since I was bored I just decided to dance with him. I wanted a break from boredom. I winked at Arnav and then accepted Rick's hand. Arnav frowned but then got back to drinking. I had always told him that I don't believe in competitions in college. Seriously, what's the point of being the hottest guy in college? Girls will only like you in college after that they will search for more matured men. But alas, he just doesn't get it.

When I walk in the spot, (yea) this is what I see (okay)

Everybody stops and they staring at me...

I got a passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it,

show it, show it, show it...

I'm sexy and I know it! I am Sexy & I know it...

I danced for a long time with him. It was kind of boring since we had nothing to talk about though he seemed ok at dancing. I realised how little I knew the others in college. It had always been the five of us and maybe 7-8 people who I knew very well. I had always been so engrossed with Arnav and Armaan and Payal that I had no time to meet new people and now, college was almost over! Well, not like we could talk here. It was so loud. He had a constant smile on his face as he danced. Well, atleast he was enjoying it. The song changed to a romantic and he held my hand and spun me round. Now it was getting better. The song changed again to "Aunty Ji" and Rick made me laugh with his dance moves. He did weird chest dance moves. I didn't realise when Arnav was behind me. The song changed and he spun me round into his arms. I looked into his eyes and he looked in mine. Obviously Arnav's little show was noticed by the DJ and he changed the song to something more smooth. People turned their heads towards us. There were some gasps and I could see my own friends' confused faces. Why was he doing this? Maybe he didn't like Rick and wanted to show off his dance moves now! Finally, atleast he would dance with me now!

"Arnav..." I whispered. He pulled me closer. His eyes were half shut as he swayed a little. His arms tight around me. "Khushi..." he whispered caressing my cheek. His mouth smelled of Tequila. It disgusted me. I turned my face away from him. I could feel everyone's eyes on us. What was Arnav upto? Everyone was staring at us. What would they be thinking? They would obviously be taking all this the wrong way. I looked at Payal for help. She had a confused look on her face and was in no state to help. I looked back at him. Why was he doing this? "Please.." I begged. "Leave me" I tried to signal him from my eyes to look around but it didnt help. He pulled me even closer. I could feel his breathe against my skin. I was palpitating and nervousness took over me. "What are you doing?" I asked trying to shake him. "Did I tell you how gorgeous you are looking tonight?" he whispered into my ears. His lips touched my ear and I literally shuddered. My cheeks turned red involuntarily. What was wrong with Arnav? He never behaved like this? What was he trying to achieve? "Ar-na-v What---

My heart started beating a zillion times faster as he cupped my face, leaned in and kissed me. It was full of passion and it was as if he wouldn't stop. I was totally taken aback. What the hell was Arnav Singh Raizada doing? I was so blank. I fluttered a little like a helpless bird. He was strong and he held on as if determined to prove his passion to me. My eyes were just wide open. It took sometime for the feeling to sink in. He pressed his lips harder against mine and held me tighter. It was starting to hurt now. There were louder gasps from the people around us. I was just staring blankly into his eyes. What was he trying to do? Did he did-- he think I was like his other girlfriends? No. He wouldn't do that to me. Everyone's eyes were on us at the moment. The DJ had completely shut the music and stared at us in utter shock. Then I gathered all my strength and took a deep breath and pushed him away with all the energy I had. What the hell did he think he was doing? I slapped him tight across his face and left the room in utter disgust. How dare he! I ran out to the parking lot trying to hide my face from everyone. Tears rolled down my cheek. I didn't know why I was crying. It was hard to take in everything that had happened tonight. So suddenly everything between us changed. He was drunk and then... Why? Why me? Why us? He is my best friend. Why did he do that? I had so many questions. I despised him! He just made a joke of me in front of the whole college. He knew I was waiting for my prince, he knew I never indulged in all that crap. I cried out loud. I hated him. I tried to understand why he did all this when Payal came running out behind me. She hugged me. I held her tight and sobbed on her shoulder.

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Enjoy!

And I would like you'll to keep guessing what Arnav is feeling at the same time. Try understanding why he does things. You'll understand this FF much better. If you can understand Arnav in this FF you can read between the lines. 😃

Awesome update. Continue soon thanks for d pm