Invisible Strings * Ongoing*

13. Trance

And since, Khushi was still statued in shock at her spot as seeing Syna upfront, she hears Manizeh say now politely – " hey..hello...Syna...I think I heard Aman say, that Abhijeet wanted to discuss some last minute bass stuff with the band...along with ASR, so yup, I guess...that's where he went..."

For a second, Khushi was bombarded with the memories off all the stuff she's read up on the two online – plus the scenes from their singing videos online together and in the very next second – in comes in the fresh memory from Arnav from yesterday clarifying his stand on the same, before she is hit with the recent electric moment with him, from minutes before.Maybe, she shouldn't let – Syna's presence create so much havoc within her already shaken system?? Seemed, like a solid backing coming from her heart...

But...why did she have to be drop dead gorgeous – though?She thought. And, also, Syna, just belonged to his music world, didn't she?? In the ways...that she..never really could, chipped in a thought from Khushi's mind – right back at her....

Khushi shuts it all out momentarily, before she shoots Syna a polite smile and says – " sorry...Syna...we were just heading out.....all the best to you too for the performance..,"and for a second – she was surprised to discover – Syna just looking at her – intently – as she stood frozen to her spot now.

Manizeh gives Khushi the look – Girl, is she really staring at you that way??

Khushi gives Manizeh the look – I guess, she is?? Manizeh gives her the look – Wait, is she envious to find us here in ASR's green room? Maybe, she likes him?????One sided????? Because, she surely knows, that not just anyone can be here.One totally, needs special access...

Khushi just shoots Manizeh a silent confused look at that and just as Khushi is about to begin walking from her spot – she hears Syna ask now – curiosity loaded in her voice – " wait, wait...wait.....I know...you!!!!!oh yes, I do...that's why I was looking at you for a second...that way...trying to connect the dots in my head...you are...you are....Khushi....right????????????,"and she steps forward towards them.

That freaking shocks both Manizeh and yes, the daylights, evening lights and night lights out of Khushi's mind as her eyes pop outta her socket as she asks shaken – " huh???? You know me??? wait...how?? how do you even know my name?? Syna??????"

And to both their collective surprise, they now see Syna break into an instant smile and grin as she closes the green room door shut, and walks up to pull a chair around and takes a seat as if she wanted to fall into chatter – "okay...so...yes...that confirms....you are Khushi....the Khushi....ASR's childhood sweetheart...Khushi..............I'v seen a picture of you....of course...that is how I recognise...you..."

Whatttttttttttt Theeeeeeeeee???????? Has Arnav been talking about to her – to Syna???????? Good heavens, me!! Khushi thought. She was not prepared for this hit – at all. How was this even a possibility???? The word in context – Childhood Sweetheart – also hit base deep within.....

And because Khushi can still just gape at Syna in shock – Manizeh asks on her behalf – " wait...wait...did ASR tell you that????????in her reference??? did he show you her picture??"

Syna states now honestly, kinda thrilled at her end to finally meet the woman, who, she was sure was ASR's Muse/Inspiration for all his music/emotions in his singing.The one he never talked about himself much, but Syna had discovered it all through Aman and ASR in bits and pieces and when she asked him,(ASR) he had affirmed with an emotional nod, and so she says to the two – " well, honestly, he did confirm it to me with a nod, when I asked him...so...Aman..did...tell me all the details plus showed me a picture of you....once... long ago..I think, it was around what...three years ago?sit down...you two...please? Khushi?? I mean, if you two have gotten in touch again,which you surely have, otherwise you wouldn't be here...in his green room...right now...I know...you'd need special access, which surely ASR arranged for you.... look, if you wana hear the context of what I said...I am more than happy to explain the same...ASR's been such a wonderful friend to me...I owe a lot to him...,"and she says looking at the time on the wall as Khushi's eyes go to it – " oh we have another ten minutes...some band adjustment..last minute...which is why I came here thinking...I'd run through those lyrics with ASR...but I am so glad...I ran into you instead......Khushi...sit down please?????"