Chapter: Five

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Arnav didn't know what to feel... Happy?? Because His Love was reciprocated?? Or sad because He wasn't aware of this truth for the longest time of his life.

"I was seventeen, You were eighteen. That wasn't the time... When I actually realized what I felt. You came back a week later. I was happy, Content just by your mere presence. I was happy that you were there. Because you never left again. Not without me at least. I never felt that restlessness again. But then... At your college farewell. The way you were crowded with girls... You remember we had a big fight that day about it??" Khushi asked

"Yeah... You hadn't talked to me for three whole days. And I had to get you three tubs of your favorite chocolate Chip Ice-Cream to make you happy" Arnav recollected with a smile.

"Lisa claimed that she had kissed you" Khushi said

"She was lying" Arnav said instantly and saw relief on her face again.

"I wanted to strangle her to death that day... But her question held me. She asked why was I being so nosey. Who were you to me??" Khushi said

"I still... Think about it Arnav." She added

"But you know" Arnav stated matter-of-factly.

"Yeah... I realized, In due course. I realized that I could name this feeling... These butterflies. Dhak-Dhaks. I realized Arnav that I love you" Khushi said.

Arnav smiled. His heart felt warm, After all he was waiting for this for the longest time

"Why didn't you tell anyone Dammit!?!" Arnav asked

"I didn't want to lose what we have. I didn't know what you feel... I still don't Arnav." Khushi said

"She is right. You never confessed Arnav Singh Raizada. You never told her that you love her. How do you expect her to tell you?? Which she did By the way!!" Arnav's subconscious mocked him

"You're right Khushi. I never confessed. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for making you wait for this long. For what you always deserved to have from my side. A confession... That I love you Khushi. I love you so very much Hazel. I love you and I can't imagine my life without you." Arnav confessed

Khushi hugged him tightly. So hard that he had a hard time balancing himself and her before hugging her back just as tightly.

"You mean the whole world to me Hazel. I love you" Arnav whispered to her

"Aur tum mera consolation prize nahi ho... (And you're not my consolation prize) You're my Hazel. My life... Having you with me.. Like this is more than having the whole world at my feet. I was scared too Hazel. I didn't want to lose you. I didn't want you to go away from me. I didn't want to lose your friendship Khushi. I didn't want to lose my best friend. I was scared that I'll lose you if I tell you about what I feel" Arnav confessed holding her in his embrace

"That's not how ASR works. He fights tooth and nail to have what he wants" Khushi said

"I can't... Not with you. You deserve all the happiness in this world. You deserve to chose the best for yourself. I'll never force you into doing anything you don't want to do" Arnav said

"Pata hai Arnav... Jab mujhe Canada jaane ka offer mila tha... Mein jaana nahi chaahti thi. Aapko chodke.. Jaana mere liye kabhi aasan nahi tha (You know Arnav... When I was offered to go to Canada... I didn't want to go. Leaving you alone was never easy for me)" Khushi said

"Hazel... But still you went away??" Arnav asked

"At a point of time... I thought I should just tell Bauji and Amma about my feelings. They'd help me... But Arnav by then... They were already talking about... Your marriage plans... With Dia. I don't know why... But I wanted to run away... Away from everyone... Everything. I didn't have it in me to face it. You... Were getting married to my sister. Dia was looking happy about it. Till this modelling thing came up. I didn't know what you felt about me. My heart was beating like anything. I tried to talk to you... But it just didn't happen. Everyone was so happy... About your and Dia's... Dia didn't even tell me that she didn't want to marry you" Khushi was sobbing

Arnav pulled her closer to him so much so that she was now listening to his heart. Beating in perfect sync with hers.

"I love you... I never confessed. But I do. I love you very much Arnav..." Khushi whispered

"I know Hazel... I love you too" Arnav said

"Don't you ever think that you are my second choice. I have always loved you. Only you. For my whole life. Hazel Always remember that. I would never have married Dia if the decision were in my hands. If I had even the slightest bit of an idea about your feelings Hazel, I would never have even considered marrying your sister. I was confused when you left for Canada all of a sudden, And in that confusion. I didn't have a reason to deny the alliance. I am sorry Khushi. I can't even imagine how difficult it would've been for you to... Heck it was heartbreaking for me.. But I- I'm so sorry Khushi! I love you. More than you can imagine! I love you very much Khushi!!!" Arnav confessed

"I love you too Arnav. How stupid it was on both our parts to... Assume things. Arnav if you would've married Dia... My sister. I don't know what I would have done. I would've broken down Arnav. I can't imagine a future.. With anyone but you by my side! I can't Arnav! I just can't" Khushi said

"Don't worry. Now all the misunderstanding is cleared. I love you. You love me, We both know that, And we're getting married. That's your DM's blessing. You are the Almighty's blessing to me Khushi. And I am not going to lose you. I will love you all my life Khushi." Arnav said

Khushi hugged Arnav with all her might, And Arnav hugged her back equally tight.

They stayed in that position, Enjoying the warmth of each other for God Knows How long.

Finally there was nothing stopping these two.

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