Aapke Pyaar Mein [IPKKND AU] - to be continued

Chapter 9

She twisted and turned in her bed not being able to sleep. She wanted to talk to him. They hadn't talked after he dropped her home in the afternoon. And it was eleven in night already. She would have called him herself but she was hesitating.

And then finally the ringing of her cell caused her heart to almost jump out in ecstasy. She grinned idiotically as she attended his call.

Khushi - He-llo...? Arnavji?

To her annoyance he didn't respond to her greeting. She pouted in disbelief and looked at the caller id to check up if it was his call only. The displayed showed Arnavji.

Khushi - If you didn't want to talk, why did you call then?

Arnav - To listen to your voice.

She blushed thinning her lips and turned to lie on one side comfortably.

Khushi - Oh. So you don't want to talk but want to listen to my voice? Does that mean I have to talk to myself? Have a conversation with my own self? Ask something and then answer it myself?

Arnav chuckled at her monologue.

She's crazy.

Khushi - Now say something. Anything...Did you have dinner?

Arnav - Yes.

His reply was short making her sulk in frustration as to why he can't talk?

Khushi - And when did you retire from office?

Arnav - An hour ago.

She frowned and withdrew the phone to confirm if it was eleven in the night only.

Khushi - Why so late?

Arnav - Work.

She rolled her eyes at his casual response.

Khushi - Really? I thought you go there for time pass only, because you get bored of not being able to boss around at home.

Arnav couldn't help but let out a soft laugh at her sarcasm and mocking.

Arnav - Actually, the annual fashion show will be taking place in summer. Already due to the wedding, I've neglected things to a great extent.

Khushi - Ya, I understand. But don't neglect your health in it. Eat and sleep on time. Or else-

She stopped leaving her sentence incomplete into the mid air, getting his curiosity high. Her concern had already made butterflies erupt in his stomach.

Arnav - Or else what?

Khushi bit her lower lip in anticipation. She couldn't see him but could picture him resting on his bed and adoring his signature smirk.

Khushi - Or else I won't talk to you.

Truth to be told she hadn't thought anything before blabbering the 'or else' out but her options were limited. There was nothing more she could do. And he was cognizant to the fact but still asked to tease her.

Arnav - In that case I'll take care of myself, can't risk not listening to your voice anymore.

She beamed and raised her brows at the same in amusement as well in shyness at his comment.

Khushi - So what are you doing now?

Arnav - Nothing much. I'm in bed, ready to sleep.

His answer had a rather guilty effect on her. She considered the amount of time he spent at office, working himself to exhaustion and thought he deserves some rest now.

Khushi - Am also sleepy here. Let's get to sleep.

Arnav - Listen...let's meet tomorrow, if you can.

She flushed thinking about it. Sneaking out secretly to meet the man she loves, how exciting. But her stomach churns thinking about last time. It didn't go well that time but now she's prepared with an excuse. Even though she feels horrible lying to her mother, she'll again have to do it. For him.