Chapter 16B: Day 4 - Fighting Inner Feelings

After yesterday night, Khushi wished not to face Arnav again. But work comes first.. Waiting for 1 hour at the breakfast table in the restaurant, she finally decided to knock at his door. Little did she knew that behind that door would be standing a half-naked Arnav.. Perfect.. that's the only thought that came to her mind .. her eyes moved from top to bottom not missing any muscles, any lines of his body.. He looked so manly and yet so innocent and cute as he just woke up from his sleep. She was totally drooling over him. At the moment, Arnav was going through the same turmoil.. The flashes of his dream still fresh in his mind, his heartbeats raced as he ogled at Khushi in her knee length pink dress.. When finally their eyes met, they gulped a breath trying to take out some words as they were both well aware that they've been checking out each other. Khushi was the one to break the trance while Arnav was still dreaming of her sexy silhouette. At last he got back to reality when Khushi stammered...

Khushi: We.. we.. We need to talk Mr Raizada!

ASR: Raizada? Not again Gupta!

Khushi controlled her anger not wanting to start up a new fight. She stood tall without shifting her eyes down his bare chest as she avoided the million butterflies in her stomach.

Khushi: Would you mind wearing a shirt?

Arnav brushed away his gutter thoughts and smirked..

ASR: Why? Are you uncomfortable?

She crossed her arms to her bosom and looked away irritatingly.

ASR: Ok ok..sorry.. please come in.. I'll just be back.

He head off to the bathroom while Khushi sat on the sofa waiting for him. Looking here and there, she was impatient and bored. She stood and walked around when her mobile rang..

Khushi: Yes Payal!...

 No, you go with anshu and yuvi, I'm in Arnav's room.. I got some designs to clarify with him...

...Ok have fun!

As she disconnected the call, she went back to the sofa and placed her laptop on the coffee table when accidentally Arnav's wallet fell from the table. It was opened, lying on the floor while Khushi's jaw dropped in shock. She leaned down, picked the wallet and placed it back on the table. She saw it.. the picture.. their picture.. Arnav's grimaces and her angry pout.. But she stayed indifferent looking at the blank screen of her laptop trying hard to ignore the photograph he kept safely in his wallet. In the bathroom, wet hairs, a towel up to his waist.. it was the 20^th time he repeated to his reflection in the mirror..

ASR: It's ok.. no tension.. it happens! Just a dream.. fantasy! Right! yaaa it's not real.. Don't worry and be cool Arnav!

He threw away the towel, wore his jeans and his sweatshirt and looked at his reflected smirk in the mirror..

ASR: I am sexy!

He winked at himself and stepped out of the bathroom with confidence. But it didn't take half a second to lose his confidence as his eyes fell on the perfect figure lying comfortably on the sofa. Khushi focused on her laptop and was unaware of the pair of eyes following her each expressions. He walked to her and as she heard his steps, she lifted her eyes from her laptop. He sat on the opposite sofa and they both got to work ignoring the disturbing feelings bursting between them. They talked about the designs, brought their ideas together, sketched new designs.. they also ordered breakfast and lunch.. while working they appeared to be the perfect partners.. Professional and friendly.. Arnav was enjoying her company as always while Khushi let her guards down focusing on the most important thing.. Anshu and Yuvi's wedding.

Some hours later...

Khushi was on the sofa looking at the different cloth materials while Arnav was on bed turning through the pages of Khushi's sketch book. He always knew she was talented, but with time she improved a lot.. and in all her designs she brought up the fine perfection. He smiled at his thoughts when suddenly his mobile rang and he answered it..

ASR: Yeah...

...Ok we are coming!

Khushi brought her attention to Arnav as she heard his words. He hang up and looked towards her.. She stared at him questioningly while he got off bed and walked to her.

ASR: Khushi.. get ready, we have to go for a meeting?

Khushi looked at him in confusion.

Khushi: Meeting? With whom?

Arnav tried hard not stammer and said..

ASR: You don't know him, he's a friend, and I'm sure he might be helpful to bring out the best into our designs..

Khushi: But...

Arnav interrupted her words and in his sarcastic tone..

ASR: Gosh, Khush.. how much can you talk.. now enough of your questions.. come on move and get ready fast..

He laid his hands on her shoulders and forced her to get up the sofa. As he brought his hands down her waist shocking Khushi, he dragged her to the door not giving her any chance to talk. Khushi was dumbstruck by his gestures and could only nod in affirmation when he said..

ASR: Wear something decent Khush, my friend is quite orthodox and all.. and we are meeting him near the temple..

He smiled sweetly and closed the door on her face. Arnav leaned his head back on the door and signed a breath of relief while Khushi got back into her room completely under confusion.

Khushi: What the hell is wrong with this guy?

Chapter 16A: Day 4 - Unknown Desire

Chapter 16A: Day 4 - Unknown Desire

Time passed by, it was almost midnight and she gets into her nightie but sleep was far away. In his bed, Arnav was as restless as Khushi.. Laying on his back, he stares at the ceiling when suddenly he jerks up.

ASR: Why the hell did I said I'll marry her?

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Khushi finally got some sleep after long hours of turning again and again into bed when suddenly some hard knocks came disturbing her peaceful sleep. She looked at the clock with her half eyes open and growled grumpily. She got into her slippers and wore her dressing gown over her short nightie before going to the door. As she opened the door, her eyes shot open in shock.

Khushi: Arnav?

She was surprised to find him at her door and that too at such hour.. Arnav was nervous and dumb. He was still trying to understand why the hell he came here. Why he needed to see her.. Khushi stared at him with confused eyes while Arnav was lost in his thoughts. He looked at her from top to bottom. She was ravishing. No makeup, her messy hairs tied at the back and the almost transparent gown under which there was a sexy nightie. He got back to reality and managed to smile.

ASR: Hi!

Khushi raised her eyesbrows in confusion.

Khushi: Arnav, it's 4.30, what are you doing here?

Arnav looked at her in search of words when he finally stammered...

ASR: I... I don't know!

Khushi noticed the worry on his face and she moved closer to him with concern. Laying a hand on his shoulders, she looked into his eyes.

Khushi: hey, are you ok?

ASR: No...

He stared into her confused eyes and took her by surprise when he suddenly crashed his lips on her soft lips. Khushi was in a state of shock while he passed his arms around her waist. He nibbled her lips while his tongue pushed into her mouth. Khushi got over the shock and her resistance broke. She began opening her mouth giving him better ease to lead the kiss as their tongues mingled with each other passionately. Slowly he pushed her inside the room and closed the door with his one foot. The wildness increased and the urge to touch her, to feel her was high.. His hands moved inside her dressing gown and seconds later the gown slipped off her shoulders exposing her beautiful cleavage. He slided her neck kissing her hungrily when all of a sudden Khushi composed herself and pushed him with all her force.. He looked at her fuming eyes and finally realised what he was doing with Khushi, his best friend. His eyes shot open and he gulped in shock. He was ashamed of himself.. He moved forward but was stopped on the spot when Khushi barked at him angrily.

Khushi: How dare you Mr Arnav Singh Raizada?

(Slap sound)

It happened so fast that he didn't see the slap coming and he finally fell down the bed from his sleep. His one hand on his right cheek, he stayed idle in shock as the flashes of his hot dream turned into a hard slap crossed his mind. But what disturbed him so much? the fact that he was slapped, or that he kissed her, or wait wait.. was he undressing her in his dream.. What the! Is he falling for her, or is he attracted to her! Maybe he is lusting over her?

ASR: Damn! What is going on man?

His thoughts broke as he heard a knock at the door. He was startled as it reminded him of his dream but in the opposite way.

ASR: I'm I still dreaming?

He looked at the wall clock and his eyes got wide open.

ASR: Gosh it's almost 9. Might be Aman or room service!

He stood onto his feet and bare chest he rushed to the door. As he opened the door, his eyes popped out and he exclaimed...

ASR: Khushi!

Chapter 15: Day 3 - Perfect Together

Chapter 15: Day 3 - Perfect together

His mobile rang and Arnav got back to present. He saw the caller id and got his bluetooth to his ears.

ASR: Yes panditji... I'll be here with Khushi tomorrow, you go on with the arrangements... Ok, thanks.

Few hours later

Location: Hotel Restaurant

It was dinner time. Arnav and Aman were missing from the dinner table and Karan who was at the buffet was dead worried. While Payal and Anshu were happily gossiping, Yuvi's attention was on Khushi who was constantly staring at the restaurant entrance. Yuvi smirks at his thoughts.

Yuvi thinks: I bet she'll breath peacefully in few seconds.

And he turned his eyes towards the door smirking at Arnav who walked into the restaurant. As Khushi spots Arnav, unknowingly she felt a relief but her expression changes when Karan comes beside her. He places his plate on the table and to the displeasure of Khushi he pulls the seat next to her. She looked away, irritated when suddenly Yuvi called out Karan.

Yuvi: hey karan, can you just borrow the menu card from the nearby table? I hate buffet, I pefer to be served like a king, right anshu baby?

And he gives his naughty smirk as he turns his eyes towards Anshu. Karan leans towards the other table and borrows the menu card.

Yuvi thinks: Unbelievable! Like to be served like a king? You owe me one Arnav..

As Karan turns back to his seat, Arnav lays his hand on the seat and Karan lifts his eyes towards him. He looked at Arnav and then towards Aman standing next to Arnav. He was terrified.. Arnav was fuming inside.. He never liked the way this Karan looks at Khushi and now he knows that this guy is trouble, he just cannot tolerate him near Khushi.. But he was helpless, for the moment he had to pretend that nothing is wrong. So Arnav calm his nerves and in a cool voice..

ASR: Karan, this seat is reserved! do you mind shifting to the over side?

Karan was dumb. Khushi looked at Arnav and then stares at Karan. A grin appears on her face as she hears the stamerring of Karan.

Karan: no..no Sir..

When suddenly Yuvi interrupts him.

Yuvi: Karan come sit here, we need to discuss about the next meeting with Mr Khurana.

Anshu looked at Yuvi askance and he stamers back his words.

Yuvi: I mean the meeting with dad.

And Anshu gives him a "that's better" look while Yuvi breathes a sign of relief. Without another word, Karan moved next to Yuvi and Arnav pulls the chair and sits by the side of Khushi. Khushi turns to Arnav and their eyes met. A shy smile appears on her face and inwardly Arnav was jumping out of joy. Khushi was lost in his deep eyes. Even after so much happened, it felt so right to be with him. The way he looks at her. The way he cares and protects her.. Suddenly Anshu called out her name, bringing Khushi back to present. She breaks the eyelock turning towards Anshu.. She looked at Anshu in confusion, embarassed with her own state while Arnav was silently observing her every expressions.

ASR thinks: Gosh, she's so beautiful!

Anshu: Khushi where are you lost? Come on joke with us? It's more fun now that Aman is here.. Just look at him!

Sitting on the other side of the table, both Payal and Aman were blushing. They've become the fun talks of the evening as on their face it's clearly written "I like Payal" "I like Aman". While Payal and Aman has been stealing glances at each other, the gang couldn't stop laughing, especially Anshu who was bent on playing matchmaker. But what she missed seeing was clear to her lover boy.. the sparks between Arnav and Khushi.

Anshu: They look so good together.. Come on Payal, just say it once, and we can get married on the same day.. That should be fun.

Anshu clapped her hands in excitement while Payal lowers her eyes in embarassment. Yuvi looked towards Khushi and Arnav out of the corners of his eyes and turns back to Anshu with a smirk..

Yuvi: Anshu baby, do you know who else look perfect together?

Like a happy kid, Anshu yells his two favorite names.

Anshu: Saif and Bebo..

As everyone laugh at her surprising answer, Yuvi nods in disbelief while he hits her forehead lovingly.

Yuvi: No dumbo..

Anshu looked at Yuvi with confusion.

Anshu: then who?

Yuvi: ARNAV & KHUSHI

Her spoon fell from her hands as Khushi hears his last words. She was shocked, embarassed, tensed. She lifts her eyes from her food and looked at the amazingly surprised Anshu.

Anshu: Oh yeah, how could I not see this?

Khushi turns towards Arnav, and gets a sexy flirty smirk from him.

Anshu: Arnav what do you think about Khushi? do you like her?

Anshu was being so innocent that she didn't notice Khushi's state. Khushi was angry, shy, embarassed and at the same time, she so wanted Arnav to reply at Anshu's question. Arnav takes his time and stares at Khushi. She gets hold of her spoon and gets back to her food well aware of Arnav's eyes on her. And then suddenly her world froze at his words..

ASR: If you say, I'll marry her right now..

Khushi stays idle. Anshu was happily yelling while Yuvi smirks. Payal and Aman manage to raise a smile and Karan... Fuming like a volcano!

Anshu: Oh god! That means he likes Khushi..

Having no response from a frozen Khushi, Anshu lays her hands on hers and utters...

Anshu: Khushi.

Startled, she raised her chin up and in a hurry...

Khushi: Excuse me, I'm done..

With her stern look, she stands and moves away from the table ignoring the voices calling her out. Arnav also steps away and follows her while Anshu glares angrily at Yuvi. Anshu hits him hard on his chest and Yuvi cries out of pain.

Yuvi: awww..

Anshu: Yuvi, why did you do this? you are so stupid, now because of us, Khushi felt bad and she even left her dinner.. I'm not talking to you..

Yuvi moves closer to her and passes his arms around her shoulders.

Yuvi: Sweetheart, can't you see baby.. what's between these two?

Anshu, Payal, Aman and Karan looked at him in confusion while Yuvi smiled proudly.

Yuvi: I'm just giving a kick to a new love story..

And he winks at Anshu.

On the other side, Arnav followed Khushi but she already went away into the lift. He gets into another lift and till he finally reach to her room, Khushi slams the door on his face. Khushi paced the room for hours, swearing Arnav of all names. Time passed by, it was almost midnight and she gets into her nightie but sleep was far away. In his bed, Arnav was as restless as Khushi.. Laying on his back, he stares at the ceiling when suddenly he jerks up.

ASR: Why the hell did I said I'll marry her?