Warrior

85

As I made my way home, I called up baby sis. As I expected, squirt greeted me with a pissy attitude, making me roll my eyes. Her pissy mood, however, quickly faded when I told her that I would do the dance routine, making her squeal with joy. However I quickly threatened her that if anyone got wind of it, especially Amma, I would not do the performance whatsoever, to which Payal quickly agreed with. She told me she'd call me later once she spoke to Radhika and Vikrant to inform them of the good news, so I let baby sis go.

By the time I got back to Raizada mansion, it was getting close to 8 o'clock. It's my fault for being this late, I had to take a moment to myself and mope, taking a trip to a frozen yogurt shop and wallow in my misery.

I don't think I can give the love that he feels for me, in return.

Fucking hell, this shit isn't going to leave my mind any time soon.

Damn fucking right it isn't.

Shut the fuck up!

Dev quickly came over as I pulled up in front of the mansion and he took the car from me to park it. Entering the mansion, there wasn't a single Raizada in sight, just a few workers preparing the dining room, no doubt for dinner.

Better go wash up, then.

Heading upstairs, I made my way to my room. As soon as I stepped in, my eyes landed on Arnav, who was sitting on a chair, laptop in hand, headphones on his ears. Arnav normally doesn't use headphones, at least, not unless he's working out, from what I've noticed.

Among other things you've noticed.

I thought I told you to shut the fuck up!

Shutting the door behind me, I headed to the closet. Arnav must've noticed me because I hear him call out to me.

"Oh, hey, Khushi, you're finally back," he said as he took his headphones off and placed his laptop down, then followed after me into the closet.

I don't say anything, putting my bag down on the island, and then I sat down on the bench and took my shoes off.

"Everything okay," he asked softly.

I wiggled my toes a little and hummed in return. "Just tired."

"Oh.... Well dinner should be ready soon-"

"I'm not that hungry."

Actually, now that I think about it, I'm really not; especially after all the frozen yogurt I had - not to mention I loaded that shit with toppings.

I might have to punish myself with the gym later. Or heck, since I'm going to be doing this stupid dancing thing, I'll just punish myself with that!

"Oh... okay."

"Hmm.... I better hit the shower."

Getting up, I was about to head to the bathroom, when Arnav called out to me again.

"Khushi, you're mad at me, aren't you?"

Oh geez, I can't deal with this now!

"Khushi-"

"Arnav, please!" I turned back around to face him. "I've had a really long day today and I'm tired. I want to take a nice cooling shower to the point where I might turn into a fucking popsicle stick! There's more than enough of things on my mind and none of them include even a hint of me being angry with you. In case you haven't noticed, my mind doesn't fill up with the thought of you - at all!"

Liar! Liar! All your bougie lace panties on fire!

Bitch, shut your fucking trap!

Arnav's eyes slightly widened, looking a little taken aback. "O-oh, uh-"