Invisible Strings * Ongoing*

20. Sizzle

20. Sizzle

A Couple of Hours Later

@The AirBnB

Khushi grinned at Arnav, as he pulled her into a snug sidehug, closing the door shut behind them – "that was fun...right??"

Khushi nodded at that – " a lot of fun...indeed...,"And at that she feels Arnav just engulf her into a big warm hug almost instantly as he says kissing her head – " I so loved seeing you so comfortable in chatter...around...all of these guys....over dinner Khushi...I mean...these guys are the ones that are like my genuine buddies from the industry...and we enjoy a good working chemistry and cordial friendship...with no malice/envy towards one another...."

Khushi just hugs him back harder as she whispers – " I know...I can see that...now even more clearly...as in...both Manizeh and me caught onto this...ya...like despite being competitors/contemporaries, there's also this sincere respectful+ friendly vibe between you all....which is so great...infact...I am like so freaking happy to see...this too...I mean...this is hard to come by...in the world of entertainment and showbiz...especially??"

Arnav kisses her head at that again – " yeah...you could say that...but then perhaps...it's just always about how you handle it within your head...?"

Khushi agrees – " yeah...maybe...,"and she hears Arnav say now, kissing her head again – "just...let me just hold you this way...Khushi...I can never get over how amazing your vibe feels...right here...in my arms...all snug and close....this...is my happy place...you know that...don't you??"

And Khushi can only succumb happily within the circle of his arms at that as she whispers– " I know.... it's the same for me...as well..and you surely know that,"and the two just continue to hug each other hard – in an intense emotional silence.

So, they'd just returned at the Airbnb, after finishing the early dinner with everyone. The dinner, that went off really well. Indeed. Khushi and Manizeh had both been pleasantly surprised to discover – that not only Arnav, it was just the entire group of his contemporaries, that were so freaking grounded and sorted in their heads, along with being completely, sincere, genuine, and friendly. They'd obviously witnessed that briefly in the green room in the brief chatter – but the extended dinner had obviously put it all more in perspective for both Khushi and Manizeh.Friendly conversations ranging from music to diving, to Sydney and various other topics in between – kinda flew naturally amongst the group over dinner.

Khushi had obviously also noticed the extra effort made by Neha, Jasleen, Syna while they were all entering/leaving the hotel to have Manizeh and her, involved in group chatter with them directly – so that to anyone looking from the out – it would seem as if these two were more off Syna, Neha,Jasleen's friends. Khushi and Manizeh had left in the cab first for their accommodation, and Arnav had left separately after and picked her up from the accommodation, before they made their way here alone, finally.

Khushi asks Arnav now looking up for a second, this very above bit returning to her head – " Hey...just checking...Arnav....you aren't mad at me ...right? for like...suggesting we leave differently from the hotel??? I only suggested that...because.....you know....it's not like I don't wana be spotted with you or something...it's just that...given that...I haven't still.....,"and she pauses to think – " hmm...how do I put this to you..so..."

Was he mad? No, not really.

Arnav shakes his head at that instantly tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear snug – " Nah...I am not mad.K? I understand..where you coming from...as in you don't have to say it...Khushi. I know, you don't want your parents to spot anything about us in the media online or something....prior to you talking to them...about us..reconnecting and being together..again.."