Chapter 21

La and he again got back to work he was looking at files he was trying to concentrate on work but his mind kept fluttering back to her to the way she felt his heart and shut her eyes , it felt so nice to have her hand over his heart. he never understood the value of the heart until today when she touched him for a few seconds he felt so real so complete so alive. All in one second in my breath.

Arnav could not understand how one girl who he barely knew had suddenly become his reason for being complete. how is that even possible that her one touch can cause so much of an effect on him. Lavanya was too busy blabbering some nonsense which Arnav couldn't be even bothered by the only thing on his mind was Khushi, Khushi Kumari Gupta.

La: so ASR my parents are in town

Arnav: hmm

La:ASR are you listening to me

Arnav: (looking at the files) ya La i am

La: so i was thinking something

Arnaav: hmm

La: i was thinking that my parents should meet your mom

Arnav: hmm

La: you know my parents were saying we should get engaged what do u think

Arnav: hmm

La smiled not understand that Arnav wasnt listening to a word she turned around and hugged him Arnav was taken in a surprise as she ran down. Arnav was sitting there wondering what happened. when he saw Hp coming into his room

Hp: bhaya mamji has called you down

he nodded and shut his lap top wondering what hell could have been caused now. As he walked down he saw the whole family looking at him in shock. Arnav wondered what was the matter and had not a clue next to his mother stood La with the biggest smile ever

Khushi who was in the kitchen slowly came and stood next to the door hiding behind Arnav noticed it. As he reached down Nani looked annoyed at him and Ratna came forward

Ratna: Chottey is it true what La said

La: (in excitement said) yes off course its true (she came and held his hand and said with a smile) we want to get engaged

As soon as arnav heard these words he was shocked beyond words he didnt know what to even say. He didnt want to get engaged to La. the guy was totally blank his eye fixed on one person only when he saw her control her tears trying not to cry. Arnav stood there blank not knowing what was even going on.  Ratna came forward and hugged him and then said

Ratna: i am happy chottey, i know she is not teh girl i had hoped for but you love her alot and thats why i am accepting her (she turned to la and said) welcome to the family (la hugged her)

Akash hugged Arnav who was still very blank he couldnt say a word the only thing in front of him was Khushi and her tears. He was unable to see it. he had the biggest lump in his throat. the kids looked at him and then at khushi not knowing what to do. She couldnt take it any more she just ran from there Arnav was surrounded by people he was trying to go to her but couldnt some one or the other coming to congratulate him.

It was after dinner everyone left to go to their rooms and were tired after the small feast the driver dropped la home. Arnav was in his room walking up and down. Khushi was in the kitchen upset over the fact that Arnav had said yes to lavanya things were serious now. She just couldnt seem to control her tears anymore.

Khushi: khushi stop crying. (she wiped her tears) stop it how can you cry. you know he is not yours then why are you so sad that he is marrying some one else. (she spoke to herself) yes he kissed you and you kissed him and you felt his heart beat but that doesnt mean anything. (she was in 2 minds) but it does to me, those things were special those things were magical . but i guess this is only for me not for him. For him all this is totally normal. 

Meanwhile back in Arnav's room he was shocked about what happened down. Still trying to take in the incident he didnt know how to react getting engaged to La. could he really see himself spending his life with La and after all this would he be able to face khushi. He had to admit he felt that magic too he felt that spark too. and for a second he wished it was not la but khushi who he was getting engaged to a smile came on his face. until he realized 

Arnav: getting engaged to khushi what is wrong with me. (he said) khushi and me getting married how can i even think of something like that (he spoke out aloud)

He felt a small shake on his shoulders when he looked he saw Aarti standing in front of him. he straightened himself and said 

Arnav: what is it 

Aarti: (looked at him annoyed) i am angry with you 

Arnav: what do you mean (he asked confused)

Aarti: how could you do something like this mamma (she folded her arms and arched her eye brows)

Arnav raised his eye brows too at his angry niece not knowing why she is angry 

Arnav: Aarti what happened 

Aarti :(slapped her head and said) do i have to do everything. mamma how could you get engaged to La 

Arnav: i dont know (he asked confused and then said) do you not like her 

Aarti: mamma what difference does it make if i like her. the point is that do you like her 

Arnav: What the !!

Aarti: oh dont what the me ok. i know you dont love her you love some one else 

Arnav: (raised his eye brows and said) really who (he folded his arms)

Aarti: Khushi didi off course (she screamed out at him)

Arnav was stunned not knowing what to say to her. how does she know he loves khushi. wait a minuite he loves khushi he asked himself looking confused and Aarti spoke

Aarti: you love her and thats why your thinking of marrying her. she is your princess and you are her prince. thats why she makes your heart beat (she picked up his hand and put it on his heart which was beating. Arnav staired bak at her with utmost shock) do you know how much time it took me to get the two of you to get locked in the store room so you two could spend some time together (she spoke angrily)

Arnav: (snapped out of it and then said) you locked us in the store room ?? 

Aarti: (bit her tongue not realizing she had spilt the beans, then she conveenantly changed the topic and said in an angry voice) thats not the point. the point is that you love khushi didi and when she kissed you. you loved it then how could you marry la 

Arnav: Aarti i dont know what your talking about

Aarti: oh really mamma remember all the times you spent with her and then tell me what you feel 

Arnav: had a flash back at this point remembering every moment he spent with khushi right from the day she walked into his life the first time he saw her. The first time he faught with her the time she challenged him he remembering pulling her up time and again to his chest how her breast lay perfectly on his chest. Things started coming into place. The fact that he thought of her every time she wasnt around. he remembered talking to his di about it he remembered every single thing their kiss how magical it was he remembered her feeling his heart feeling complete and then in an instant he said 

Arnav: i love her (he said in his dreaming.)

Aarti looked at him back he looked back at her and then a smile came across his face and he said 

Arnav: i love her i actually love her 

he smiled and held Aarti's shoulders, Aarti looked confused. the wind blew in and Arnav couldnt help but feel his heart pund to this new feeling to this new and wonderful feeling the feeling of love of being in love. He hugged Aarti and said once more 

Arnav: i love her Aarti i love her and only her i love khushi. 

Aarti: yes mamma thats exactly what i am saying you love her 

Arnav: (let go of her and said) yeah i do. but does she love me 

Aarti: off corse she does (she slapped her head again) thats why she was crying when she heard the news do you know how jelouse she is of la  

Arnav smiled remembering her crying for him. it was cute he had to admit he was sad she was crying but then the thought of her crying for him was just too cute.

Aarti: then why are you marrying La

Arnav: (looked back her with his excitement all gone and said) i dont know i never said yes to la she just thought i said yes

Aarti: (replicated him) What the 

Arnav rolled his eyes and then said 

Arnav: shit shit how could i do this how could i let this happen. (realizing the situation he said)

Aarti: what are we going to do now mamma (she asked a bit sad)

Arnav: (looked down at her and then said) dont worry your mamma is going to get his princess back 

She hugged him tightly and he carried her and took her off to bed.