FF - Plot twist

Chapter 4 - I cannot

"Hahahah! Typical Nannav," said NK, laughing, poking Nani and Anjali to laugh with him.

Not getting any response, he turned and saw them giving death glares as if they were ready to kill him.

"Okay! Now, what do I have to do?" asked NK.

"Go and get them both back here," Nani sounded dead serious.

"But Nannav will kill me if I disturb him, Dadiji." reasoned NK like a frightened kid.

"Look who is speaking! The whole evening you were very enthusiastic about testing Chote's limits and now you are worried about disturbing him??" mocked Anjali.

"Okay, fine! I will find them," saying that he left to search for Arnav and Khushi.

What NK actually wanted was Arnav to propose Khushi at the earliest, considering his best friend's stubbornness, as she sounded extremely determined about leaving the city. As he said before, only ASR could change Khushi's crazy mind.

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"Just marry me," he said huskily closing his eyes, inhaling her sweet rose smell while Khushi stilled as if she got hit by a lightning.

Khushi was back to the mood she was in before the terrace incident. She was shocked, flushed, and felt like floating in the air at the same time with happiness. All their sweet moments flashed before her eyes. She died to hear this confession from him, but wait! What?

"Marry me? He just simply asked me to marry him. Is this a joke for him or does he think marriage is a game? This is one of the most important decisions of our lives--- Life? Oh, no! I totally forgot about Shyamji. He is a threat to everyone. I should stay away from everyone for their own goodness." 

Much to our annoyance, this was what our Sanka Devi was thinking.

Arnav saw the change of emotions on her face. From shock to surprise, to happy, to confusion, to anger, to hurt, and finally to a determination. He simply chuckled knowing about his girl's craziness. He was very sure about her feelings, too, but for the confirmation, he was waiting for the 'Yes' word from her. Feeling all relaxed, he pulled her closer and lightly pinched her waist, bringing her back from her thoughts.

The next second Arnav had been pushed away from her, mercilessly thwarting him from his blissful heaven. He was confused when he saw her stern face.

"What did you just say?" she asked coldly.

Still confused, "What happened, Khushi?"

"Did you just ask me to marry you?" seeing him step forward, she showed her hand, stopping him. "Why do I have to?"

"What do you mean by why do you have to? Khushi, what's wrong?" he asked, concerned.

"Do you think marriage is a game? A joke? Maybe for you, marriage doesn't mean much but for me, it holds so much importance in my life," taking a deep breath, "Sorry, Mr.Raizada, I cannot marry you," saying that, she turned around to go.

Anger instantly swelled in Arnav after hearing a 'No' from her. Reaching her in 2 long strides, he hauled her close to him, clutching her by her arms. Her startled eyes met his furious and confused ones.

"Don't you dare walk away from me. We are not done yet! Why don't you want to marry me?" controlling himself, he asked softly, "Please, tell me what's wrong. I know what you feel for me. I also feel the same for you, Khushi,"