Fighting Fate of Love

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By Ojasvi

Rehan was busy with his laptop as he made the presentation of the project which Arnav n Khushi had completed, after discussing a few things with Arnav.

Arnav was seated near him, though his mind was somewhere else. Rehan just said that he felt as if Khushi smiled for name sake whenever she was with him. He had no idea how much those words were hammering Arnav's mind!
While his heart said that Khushi's decision of limiting their relation to friendship was wrong, his mind said it was correct..
Khushi was right...though she loved Arnav, how wud she convince herself to betray a person like Rehan??
And wud Arnav himself be able to tell Shreya the truth?? No! Never!
So may be...accepting Khushi's decision was the best option..

In a while, Khushi n Shreya were done cooking.. They called Arnav n Rehan as they served everything quickly n they all sat down to have dinner..

"Amazing, Khushi! I didnt know u had knowledge about business.." Rehan said..

"U never asked me! But it was fun making project.."

"Thats becoz u dont have to do this daily.. This is so hectic!" Rehan said sighing..

"Hectic?? Its just that the type of work is different.. Do u know how hectic the household work is?? The moment u think of taking some rest, a new work pops up in ur mind!"

Shreya n Arnav were just listening silently.. Khushi n Rehan were having a typical husband-wife argument n all they cud do was to be quiet!

"U do rest, right?? I mean u are at home all the day, u can rest anytime.."

"Right! And what about the pending works?? Will u do them after u return from office?? No! U'll just sit with remote n keep changing tv channels.. Do u know I cut vegetables even while watching my favourite show!"

"Who tells u to do that??" Rehan asked wierdly..

"Yeah right! Fine..I wud sit free the whole day then dont complaint that ur wife cant even give u breakfast on time!"
Khushi said pouting, but stopped abruptly.. Did she just say 'wife'??
How did she even get into such an argument??
She felt so, so awkward!

While Shreya was just giggling at them n Arnav was lost in some old memories, he obviously didnt like the moment, Rehan just looked at Khushi in complete surprise.. She felt yet more awkward with that!

"I am sorry.." She said..

"Dont be! This was the first time I saw u speaking so much..u are normally so quiet.." Rehan said..
Khushi cud just manage to smile.. She was too awkward n confused to react! This was how she argued with Arnav too when he used to tease her saying that she wud do all the household chores alone..

"Excuse me.." Khushi said as she stood up n headed to the washroom.. She wanted to feel normal..but how??!
She sprinkled some water over her face, then went back trying to look fine..

"So Arnav.. U are leaving tomorrow, I cant believe! There was a time when we didnt expect this day to come..then a wait of one month n finally date of ur surgery!" Rehan said..

"Same here, Rehan.. U have been working all alone without complaining.. I am glad that I'll be able to participate equally.. And honestly, I am now dying to see how Khushi looks.." Arnav said, making Khushi stop taking her bite.. Her hand just froze at its place as she looked at him, but soon Rehan broke her trance..

"I see huh! U didnt say u want to see how do I look after marriage.. Anyway, come back as soon as possible..n dont forget to bring gifts for me n Khushi.."

"What do u mean, Rehan?? U both are coming with us, so.."

"No, Arnav.. We cant.." Rehan said.. Khushi looked at him in a questioning manner n he winked at her, making her elated again..