Silent Affair (On Hold)

Chapter Thirty Seven

To say that Arnav was struggling, was an understatement. While he had been able to stay distracted, sitting across from Khushi while eating at the table, the same could not be said as they sat on the couch and watched TV. Khushi had tucked herself in one corner, placing one of the many large pillows over her lap, while Arnav sat in the other corner, trying hard to not think about Khushi's condition.

While Arnav was struggling, Khushi was somewhat entertained. She would now and then glance at Arnav, pursing her lips to stop herself from grinning. She would catch the way his eyes would dart at her now and then, and how he tried to seem focused on the TV before them, when that was hardly the case.

How chivalrous, Khushi inwardly grinned.

Arnav's phone suddenly began to make noise, notifying him of a text. He was ever so grateful for it, since any distraction was welcome. However, as soon as he opened the text, his eyes widened. Khushi caught the look on his face, making her curious, but Arnav was still, staring away at his phone. Since it didn't seem like he was going to overcome his shock anytime soon, Khushi crawled over to his side to see what had turned Arnav into a statue. His phone screen had dimmed, so Khushi tapped on it, bringing it back to life and revealing a picture that had been sent from Virat, showing none other than him and Avantika together as they beamed away, cheek to cheek. Beneath the picture was a text, saying guess what happened bhai!!!!! and tell khushi for me as well, she is gonna freak!!!!!!!

Khushi's jaw unhinged itself, dropping to the floor. No fucking way!!!

She immediately took hold of Arnav's phone and gaped at the picture.

She did it, she actually did it! She's dating Virat, they're actually together- oh my-!

Arnav's phone suddenly began to ring, showing that Anjali was calling on FaceTime. Khushi immediately took the call and as soon as Anjali saw her, she started to squeal.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeppppp!!!! Did you see it Khushi?!"

Khushi nodded as if she were a bobblehead.

"I can't believe it! Avantika actually did it! Avantika and Virat-! I mean-! Eeeeeeeeeeppppppppp!!!!!!!"

Khushi could not help her own little squeal, which brought Arnav back to reality. 

"Hey!"

Khushi looked at Arnav with a frown, curious as to why he was scowling at her.

"The only time you make a sound is because of me, that's it."

Khushi scowled at him in return, but Arnav wasn't budging.

"Oh ho ho!"

Both turned their attention to the screen, finding Anjali to be smirking.

"Only cause of you, huh," she grinned mischievously.

The couple understood what she was implying, making them slightly blush. They peeked at each other from the corner of their eyes, and when they caught the other looking, they blushed even harder, flinching away.

"Hai! You two are just too cute! I-!"

"Rani saheba," they heard Shyam call out from a distance.

"Coming," she hollered back. "Honestly, you just cuff him for a minute," she grumbled to herself, rolling her eyes before turning her attention back to the screen. "Anyways, gotta go! You two lovebirds have fun," and she hung up the call.

Khushi held the phone out to Arnav, but he was too busy cringing and shuddering.

"I really wish I hadn't heard that," he shuddered.