Silent Affair (On Hold)

Chapter Twenty Five

Khushi's suspicions turned out to be true, Arnav bringing them to the old pond. In their younger days, they used to watch and try to catch the fish, as well as chase after the frogs. There were many good memories here, and Khushi cherished them all very much.

Going over to a tree, the two sat down, Arnav having Khushi sit in between his legs. Khushi leaned back against him and Arnav sighed.

"Now this is perfect."

Khushi looked up at him.

"You need to learn to take a break, you're always working so hard," Arnav frowned.

Khushi rolled her eyes and rested back against him.

"I mean it Kit Kat, you need to slow down; you work too hard.

"Mom doesn't like it one bit, but you just do as you please. If not for me, will you all least do it for her? She gets worried."

Khushi sighed and looked down at her lap. Arnav had a point; Amoli hated how Khushi overworked herself and how she always kept herself busy with work. She couldn't help it, she just liked to work, but Amoli didn't like it. She would rather prefer Khushi spend the whole day with Avantika instead of just working around and about the house. But Khushi was a stubborn girl, and worked away as much as she pleased.

"Please?"

With another sigh, Khushi nodded, and Arnav hugged her.

"Thank you. And I promise I won't tell Ma that you worked even after she told you not to."

Khushi looked up at him with her eyebrow arched. Promise?

"Promise," and he placed a kiss on her lips.

*~*

Hours passed and the couple continued to relax, Arnav telling Khushi of his time in France.

"...honestly, snails aren't even that bad, you have to try it."

Khushi grimaced with disgust and Arnav rolled his eyes.

"They are not that bad! Tell you what, we'll go to a French restaurant and then-"

Khushi rapidly shook her head. There is no way in hell that you are going to make me eat snails!

"Khushi-"

Khushi shook her head again and forced herself loose from Arnav's hold, rising up to her feet.

"What the-"

Oh stop it you! With a roll of her eyes, Khushi walked away.

"Khushi-! Hey!"

Arnav got up and followed after, stopping in front of her.

"Well that wasn't very nice," he pouted.

Khushi frowned at him. You're not twelve, that doesn't work anymore.

"Okay, okay, fine - I won't force you to eat snails, sorry."

With a roll of her eyes, Khushi crossed her arms. Damn right you won't.

Arnav stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Now will you stop being mad at me?"

Khushi looked him and his small puppy pout, and she couldn't help the smile on her face. Seeing her smile made Arnav smile and he kissed her once more. Khushi melted in his hold, everything around her beginning to become nonexistent.

This is perfect.

Pulling back, Khushi nuzzled her nose against his.

I love you.