Enamour

Mitrata turned into Mohbbat

Part 5

As the weather changed their friendship was also changing. Their friendship was getting deeper. Arnav started to like her but from Khushi's side, it was only friendship.
I wanted to share some good news with you! Arnav shared as soon as they met.

Got a girlfriend? she asked excitedly.

Last time I warned you that we will not discuss my love life!

Sorry, I totally forgot. Don't show me your anger. Please share the good news.

I am selected for the youngest entrepreneur of the year in Delhi NCR.

Wow, that's great news yaar. I am so proud of you. She came near to him & gave side hug.

Arnav was over the moon. Khushi's gesture was bigger than the award for Arnav. Every day his attraction toward Khushi was increasing. He wanted to share his feelings but he controlled himself. Today only they side hugged for the first time & he didn't want to rush things. He still didn't tell her about his real status or how rich he is. He was a little skeptical. Maybe Khushi will not like to mingle with him. Arnav already told his mother & sister about his friendship with Khushi. They both really liked her.

Khushi, you asked me about my love life. Today you tell me about yours. How many boys have you dated?

She replied - I don't do dates.

Arnav grinned.

Why are you laughing? Are you making fun of me?

No, no it's not like that. How can I dare? Actually, your answer is funny. You answered me like I am asking you to give drugs a try. People usually say - I don't do drugs. First time I heard- I don't do dates. So let's come to the main point. Why don't you date? What is the harm in it?

You tell me why you date? she countered back.

Humm. I date girls because I like their company. I want to spend time with them. I want to know them.

According to my opinion, people date because they want to romance & I am not interested in romance.

After a while, she spoke again- Whatever care & affection a couple shows on dates it's pure business. They want something from each other. I am talking in general & I can be wrong. I am just sharing my thoughts. Khushi stopped & looked at Arnav.

Please continue. I am listening. It's a new perspective for me.

When she was sure that Arnav is genuinely asking she continued. When I start a relationship with anyone, I take the first step with trust. But how can I start a relationship where there is already uncertainty? People only pass time on dates. Most of the time they are not serious & I don't want to waste my time & emotions on temporary things. One more important thing people usually do not show their true selves on dates. They keep their best foot forward. So how can we understand each other if we are faking?

It's a lot to sink in. Few things are correct but a few are totally new perspectives for me.

I know. You rarely meet intelligent people like me. She tried to change the direction of their conversation.

Don't flatter yourself. But your brother & mom are correct. You are a unique piece. Ok so tell me one thing, Do you have a boyfriend ever?

Me.... & boyfriend? what do you think? Why did I give such a lengthy lecture on dates?

I don't know. That's why I am asking you. Maybe in the past, you had someone in your life.

Noooo. I can't get these types of headaches.

Do you think boyfriends are headaches?

I am talking about relationships. There is so much drama in it. Life is already so complicated, Why should we burden ourselves? I want to have a simple & happy life so no boyfriend and no complications.

So you don't do dates, you don't do relationships. What about marriage?

I will get married, In fact, my parents started looking for a groom for me.

you are ready for an arranged marriage?

Yes, I am OK with this arrangement.

So you met any boy?

Not till now. He liked the answer. First, my parents will approve then my brother & chachu will approve, then my turn will come.

Oh, so all hard work will be done by your family. You are such a lazy person.

You know, there are many benefits to this arrangement?

Why am I not surprised?

I am going to teach you a very valuable life lesson Arnav. So listen carefully. She said in a low voice & came near to Arnav.

When you nod for an arranged marriage, you will always be a good girl /boy in the eyes of your parents, family, and relatives. You will get more respect & if there is any complication in your married life you can always blame the family.

Oh my God, you are too much Khushi. what types of weird thinking do you have? He laughed

Did I say something wrong? Girls & boys are idiots who think they will choose a perfect partner. How can we choose a perfect partner when nobody is perfect in this world? I already told you when people date they show their best. They don't show their negative side. So the scenario changes when they decide to live together or get married. Because then only they see the real person & then epic dialog comes. ''You changed after marriage. earlier you were not like this.'' We should understand & accept that everyone has some flaws.

Arnav was speechless for some time. His girl was really something. She valued relationships a lot which is why she was not interested in an uncertain relationship. Finally, he spoke- Khushi, you understand relationships deeply so if in case you like someone I am sure it will be successful. She just shrugged.