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Arnav looked around frantically. But there is no trace of khushi. He bends and took her phone from the ground. "Khushi. .".he called once again but there is no answer.
Arnav rushed inside the venue. "Dammit where is she..".he runs his hand through his hairs.
"Heyyy....did my wife comes here. .." he ask a man standing next to him.
"Can you show her picture". Asked the man.
Arnav took out his phone. But just then he remembered that he doesn't have any picture of khushi in his phone. He gulped realising it. The guilt began to consume his mind. He shakes his head in deniel and rushed outside.
Khushi is walking aimlessly. Arnav's words still ringing in her ears. Tears were flowing freely from her eyes but she made no efforts to wipe it. She sits on a nearby bench when she feels weak to stand on her feet.
"I know that it's my mistake. I shouldn't have kissed him. But..".a sob escapes from her mouth." Arnavji said he hates everything about me. Why did he hate me to this extend devimayya. Why can't he understand my love for him. He said. ..I...I'm also...like sheethal..." she covered her face with palms and wept.
After sometime she wipes her tears. "From now on khushi won't disturb you Arnavji. I will never interfere in your life. I don't want to trouble. I will soon go away from your life. You can live happily after that." She said in her mind. And started walking to the hotel.
Arnav is still searching for khushi. Everything he said to khushi is flooding in his mind. He is feeling suffocated with emotions. He knows that he is wrong. It's not khushi's mistake. She is his wife and he can't blame her for that.
Arnav wipes his sweat. "Please be safe khushi. I know I hurt you alot. I shouldn't have said that. You are not like sheethal". He said in his mind.
He regretted every word of his. How can he compare sheethal and khushi. He continued to search for her on the way.
"Dammit. ..how can I forget. The key is with khushi. She must have gone to the hotel." He realised suddenly and rushed to the hotel.
At the hotel
"Khushi. ..".he opened the door and walks in. Khushi is sitting on the bed. He sighed in relief seeing her.
He is panting and sweating because of the rush. Khushi doesn't seem to be affected by his presence. She is just sitting on the bed staring nothing particular.
He walked towards her with slow steps. He don't know how to rectify his mistake. There is only one thing he knows and that is he needs to earn her forgiveness at any cost.
He cleared his throat to grab her attention. He can sense that khushi stiffen but she doesn't change her position.
"Khushi. ..woh...I...I shouldn't have...".he starts to explain but khushi stops him in middle showing her hand.
"You don't need to apologise arnavji. It's me who should apologise. You have already told me many times that I meant nothing for you. I should have understand that. Even after knowing that you hates me, it was me who bothers you everytime with my stupid love. I should have realized my worth." Khushi said looking straight into his eyes.
Arnav feels a shiver runs to his spine seeing her expressionless face and blank look. "Khushi please listen to me...it's not what you think. ..." he tried once again.
"You don't need to worry arnavji. My presence will not bother you anymore. Arnav looked at her wide eyed. I just need some time to inform both families. Once I makes them understand I will walk out of your life. You don't have to bear this unwanted burden on your shoulders". She said in an expressionless face.
Arnav gulped painfully hearing her words. He never intended to hurt her like this. It was him who couldn't come out of his past. She has nothing to do with it. There is only one mistake she had ever done and that is loving him. "Khushi please listen to me. I didn't mean anything. ..I..."
"Can you please leave me alone for sometime. I just need sometime to gather my thoughts. Please.....If you can't then I will go outside". She said as if she is least interested in his apology.
Arnav nodes his head and goes out cursing himself once again.
At night
Arnav is waiting for khushi to come out of washroom. He turns to look at her hearing the sound of door closing.
He looked at her expectantly as atleast now he can apologise for his mistake.
Khushi just ignored him and walks to the small bed. The bed is really small for her. But she lies on it bending her legs and covered herself.
"Khushi. ...why are you sleeping there. Didn't you said that you will have backpain if you are sleeping on it. You just sleep on the bed". He said urgently.
Khushi just ignored his concern." I'm comfortable here. I want to return home tomorrow." She said.
Arnav looked at her shocked. She is the one who was excited to come here and she wants to win the competition. But now...he sighed...
"We can't khushi. We can't quit now. If you want we can go after finishing this round. Otherwise we need to pay a huge amount as compensation." He said hoping that she will agree.
Khushi looked at him sharply. "When did the great Arnav Singh Raizada starts to care for money. "She said sarcastically. Then sighed. "Ok...we will go after tomorrow. I don't want you to waste your money for me. Now please excuse me. I want to sleep." She closed her eyes and turns to other side.
Arnav slowly comes down from the bed and walks to the small one. It's past midnight and khushi is in deep sleep. Her hair is covering her face.
Arnav gently sit on his knees and observed her face. She looks like an innocent child. He adjusted her hair behind her ears. He kissed her forehead just below the vermilion. "I'm sorry khushi. Please forgive me."He said.
He slid his hands around her thighs and back then slowly lift her from the sofa and held her close to his chest. Khushi snuggled to him making him go stiff. He sighed in relief knowing that she is still asleep.
( imagine arshi like this).
He gently placed her on the bed and covered her with a duet. Then he too laid beside her and held her palm in his.
How is it guys. ...