(_*An ArHilicious Tale*_) Link To TH#2 PG1 - Page 45

You cud add Arnav's point of view frm chap 8...
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Chapter 8:

<3Louis Grimaldi<3

Khushi felt like such a fool. She stared at his picture. Louis Grimaldi. She couldn't believe her eyes. She had met a real prince, and he couldn't avoid the thoughts running in her mind, What if he is my prince charming? The one I have been waiting for! What a fool Khushi! How could you call him a stalker?' She nudged her head. Think before you talk!' Khushi's heartbeat fastened as she thought of Louis as her prince. Maybe I'm thinking too fast? What if I never meet him again? What if he's gone back to Monaco?! And he may not even be my prince charming. I should just think before I do anything stupid. For all I know he could even be gay!' Khushi laughed. "Isn't he hot?" Payal said dreamily. Khushi narrowed her eyes. "I'm just saying," Payal said wiping her imaginary drool.

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On the other hand, Louis sat in his room perplexed. Who was that girl? She clearly doesn't know who I am but I'm sure by now she would have read my interview in the newspaper. But anyway, why am I thinking about her? Even last night I couldn't sleep. Her eyes, the way she leaves her hair down, unattended, her smile, which could kill anyone who set their eyes on it and her voice, that ring to her voice which sets her apart.' He thought dreamily, then almost suddenly coming out of the trance. No. Shut up. Stop thinking about her Louis, you are here on business and you need to stick to that. She was just a random girl.' he strictly told himself.

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"Khushi," Arnav said out loud. He was lying in his bed and seeing their pictures on the laptop. "I miss you," he said sighing. Arnav was clearly upset. He didn't want to do anything, he missed his family so much but more than anything he missed Khushi, the love of his life.

Flashback

"Are you crazy?" Khushi had shrieked when she saw the ring Arnav had got for her. It had been her birthday and Arnav thought of telling her how he feels. It had taken every ounce of courage he had to be able to say it. He had also prepared a speech, instead he had to use the speech on Claire, to break up. He couldn't deal with Claire anymore. She was too talkative and irritating. When he saw Khushi's reaction to the ring he quickly changed the subject. He had just lost all the courage he had come up to her with. What could the poor lad do?

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Arnav laughed as he thought about that day. "Such a wuss," he told himself. I am such a goop. God knows how Khushi is still in my life? She is my life. I have loved her since our first semester together. When her father expired I cried with her because I knew how much he meant to her, I knew she would be broken, I knew she would need support and how could I not be there. I couldn't leave her alone and go to USA could I? I couldn't abandon her when she needed me the most.' He gulped thinking about the day his parents left. He would be all alone but then it was Khushi who made him feel loved. He had never stayed alone and frankly he was scared but it was Khushi's mother who gave him the support and love he expected from his mom. Arnav thought of them as family, if not something much more. And what did I do with them? What did I do with Khushi? I couldn't keep my feelings in. I had to kiss her. How could I see her dance with someone else? How could I see someone hold her? I was so drunk that I just understand what it would do to our friendship. It was only after the party that Aakash shook me up and told me what a big ass I was. I had messed up so much. I knew that the mistakes I made were unpardonable but she still forgave me. It was Armaan's idea though. He told me that if he and Payal pretended to stay away from me maybe Khushi would feel sorry. I knew she would. I knew it was wrong to do that to her but I couldn't lose her. Never. Our friendship was too precious to ruin because of my feelings. But nothing was like before. I could see her cringe when she sat next to me. When I kept my hands on hers. I could see it all. I am so sorry Khushi, I am so so sorry.' His eyes brimmed with tears but he wiped them before they could spill.

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Khushi and Payal went for breakfast. Khushi was eating her cereal when she saw Louis enter the restaurant. He was in a hurry. She stared at him. He picked up a fruit ordered an omelet and sat down at a table alone and began to eat. "Should I go apologize?" I asked Payal who was clearly pissed at me. "Duh-uh!" she said rolling her eyes. I left my seat and anxiously walked up to him. He looked up at me. His eyes fixed on mine. I looked at him apologetically and he smiled slowly. He knows I've come to apologize' I told myself. And he's smiling. Weird.' "May I?" I asked. He nodded. He kept his fork and knife down and looked at me. "Mr. Grim--"Please, Louis." He said. "Okay," I gulped. "I am so sorry!" I said refraining from taking his name. He was a friggin' Prince of Monaco. "I am not a stalker." He justified. He wasn't going to make this easy.' I smiled sheepishly. "Yes, I know. I am genuinely sorry." I said. He smiled again. His smile was so sexy,' my mind registered without thinking. I threw that thought out of my mind. "It's alright. I suppose you saw my photo in the papers?" he asked. She is so gorgeous. I could stare at her all day. She is beautiful, I am so speechless.' I nodded. "Would you like to have supper with me?" He asked in his rustic French accent. What the f*ck! Holy Sh!t' My mind started to abuse. That's not something you say so randomly. Did he just ask me out?' "It's a casual dinner, I hope you wouldn't mind," Louis said. Don'tsaynoDon'tsaynoDon'tsayno' his mind hummed. "I--erm--actually--I--okay." She said after stumbling for words. This maybe her perfect fairytale, her dream come true. There were butterflies in her stomach and she couldn't wait to tell everyone, especially Arnav who always believed that Khushi's description of the perfect man didn't exist. "What?" he asked again. "Yes, I would like to dine with you." She said formally. Louis would have sprang up and screamed YES! But that would be inappropriate for his title. "See you at 8:30?" he asked. Khushi nodded dreamily.

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I should have guessed her reaction,' Arnav thought. She was always so confident she would meet her perfect prince charming, it always made me feel inept. I even once tried telling her that I had all qualities except I wasn't a real prince and she had laughed. My heart sank that time but I thought maybe she was just joking. I was clearly living in denial. I think I still am. I am not good enough for her. She deserves the best. She deserves all the happiness in the world and if she's happy having me as a friend then I will be the best-est friend she has ever had.' Arnav satisfied himself. Khushi had always been very special for him. It had taken him quite sometime to understand his feelings but when he did, he couldn't pursue it. Khushi was too engrossed in her Perfect man' that there was no space for him.

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"Oh My God!" Payal's mouth opened in awe. "He did what?" she asked again still unable to accept the fact that he had just asked her out. "Khushi! You are so lucky! Going out with an actual prince." She said. And as if she just brainstormed she shrieked. "Oh My God. You're Charming! Is it him? Is he Louis? What was that description?" she asked almost jumping up and down. "Relax, you are more excited than I am!" I said. "Khushi, you deserve this. You finally have a chance to be happy, you finally have a chance at your dream. You have always wanted this!" "I don't know that yet!" Khushi said sternly. Payal was just driving her crazy. How would she know how he was before actually talking to him? Getting to know him? She had her check list ready for tonight. She had to figure it out. She couldn't lose the chance.

"I'll wear the dress we bought the other day," Khushi said. "No no, remember the dress aunty made for you? Wear that!" she said. "I don't have that now." Khushi replied. "Oh." Payal said disappointed. Payal helped dress up Khushi. The two girls were getting way too excited before Khushi even spoke to him properly. Anyway, it was weird enough that he had randomly asked her out; on top of that, Payal had assumed that he was Khushi's prince. Khushi was getting very nervous. She was going out with a stranger who she had assumed was her perfect man', this was craziness but this trip is all about new beginnings, isn't it? It's going to be okay, just be yourself and have dinner. It's just a dinner. You are just trying to make out whether he is your prince or not. He may just be a random guy who you crossed paths with.' She told herself. She still couldn't believe she was doing this. "I want to talk to Arnav!" she told Payal. Payal had her phone in her hand so she gave it to Khushi. Khushi was nervous; Arnav was the only one who understood her. She believed that he was the only one who could give her the right advice. It was 8:30. Khushi didn't quite know what Arnav would be doing. She felt awkward as she dialed his number. His number was busy. Khushi checked her watch. It was 8:30 exactly. Louis wasn't here yet. She called again. Busy. Damn it! Who are you talking to Arnav!' she thought. The doorbell rang. "Forget it! You look perfect, go go!" Payal said nudging me towards the door.

Khushi was so unsure about what she was doing. She just couldn't stop wondering what Arnav would think of this. Her heart thudded loudly in her mouth as she opened the door. Louis stood there with a smile painted on his face. His eyes fixed on her and he extended his hand to greet her. Khushi politely placed her hands in his and he kissed them. Her heartbeat increased as she walked through the corridors so close to Louis. It was an awkward feeling but Khushi liked it. "Vous avez l'air absolument magnifique" (You look absolutely beautiful) he said in French. "Merci," (thank you) she replied in French. French classes had finally come to use.

"Vous aimez la cuisine franaise?" (Do you like French cuisine?) He asked. "J'adore la cuisine franaise" (I love French food) she replied. This was so much fun. He was trying to make her comfortable and it was working. Louis stole a few glances at her. She looked so gorgeous that he just couldn't stop staring. He was so smitten by her pure beauty and felt so ecstatic just being close to her.

"Votre franais est parfait" (Your French this perfect) he said. "Merci," she replied. "Where did you learn it?" he asked. "Dubai, I took French lessons before coming." She said honestly. "The teacher did a fine job," he said in his French accent. I prefer when he speaks in English. His French accent is just so cute. I could just listen to him speak all day.' Khushi's thoughts ran as they sat in the limousine and drove off.

*

"It's okay mom," Arnav said. "I knew you'd understand. We miss you so much beta." She said. Arnav's mouth twitched. "That's why you've come home thrice to meet me in these 2 years." He said rudely. "Beta, atleast try and under--"Bye mom." He said cutting the line. He pressed the accelerator and the car went faster. He looked at his missed calls. "Khushi must have called from Payal's phone!" he said calling back. "Hi!" Payal picked up. "Hi Payal, did you call?" he asked. "No, Khushi was calling, she wanted to speak to you!" she said. "Oh, is she around?" he asked. "No, she just left Arnav." "What did she want to talk to me about?" Arnav asked. "She wanted to tell you about her date." Payal said. Arnav had just argued with his mother and now this. Bad Timing! "Date?" Arnav asked shocked. "Yes, with the prince of Monaco! Can you believe it? A real prince? Now try teasing her Arnav!" Payal laughed. Arnav was speechless. How did this happen? "She was so determined to meet her perfect man' we always made fun of her but she found him, finally! I am so happy for her." Payal chirped. Arnav accelerated the car more. A tear escaped his eyes. He had said that he would be the best-est friend Khushi could have but he didn't know it would be so difficult. He tears he had been avoiding for so long had finally escaped. He really didn't know how much longer he could bear it. "Hello?" Payal said. "Yeah!" Arnav said shutting his eyes to stop the tears. He didn't realize when he had crossed his speed limit and CRASHHH!

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Fantastic update

I never expected Arnav loved Khushi ... Perfect

I just read all the parts of the story so far and its really intriguing. I loved the story so far. Two best friends, where one is waiting for the perfect prince charming and the other is in love with best friend. The turn of events, supportive friends, a wonderful mother...everything makes the story perfect. Hoping to read more & enjoy it.

I think khushi living in a fantasy world and by doing so I am afraid she will loose her real prince charming...I hope Arnav is ok

Loved d update

wat the ? arnav met with a accident and she met her prince charming😡 wat the ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? hw could she now my poor arnav wat will he do...😭