Battle within Hearts

Chapter 11

Arnav was on his way to Khushi's room when he spotted Adi and Pankhuri arguing over something. Deciding to put a full stop to it, he approached them only to see a pillow thrown at Adi while he ducked to avoid it and it hit Arnav directly on his face.

'What the!' He exclaimed and glared at the two for even playing like children.

'Oh sorry Arnav', Pankhuri rushed to his aid which definitely did not please Adi.

'Arre yaar! Khushi is not here for you guys to put up a show. Its my marriage and no one is giving me importance', Adi sulked to which Arnav and Pankhuri could not stop laughing.

Arnav threw his arm around Pankhuri and instigated Adi more. Adi looked cute and Arnav could not get enough teasing him.

'Aww!' Pankhuri reacted to Adi's sulking face and immediately kissed his cheek that brightened up Adi instantly.

'Get a room guys', Arnav teased while Adi stuck his tongue out at him.

'I know you are jealous Arnav. Because Khushi is really giving you a hard time', Adi joked but Arnav's expressions quickly changed to serious one.

'I am not jealous Adi. I can never be. I wish the best for you two', Arnav wished wholeheartedly and Adi felt a bit guilty for pointing out.

'Arnav! I am sorry, Adi did not mean it', Pankhuri covered up for her fiancé instantly.

Arnav laughed at them and said, 'I really dont mind what this idiot keeps telling me. I know him better than anyone. Infact he was the only one who supported me with every decision of mine', Arnav was turning emotional and Adi had to halt it otherwise it would be really difficult to handle a vulnerable Arnav.

'Oh stop it you two! How can you guys change your moods so fast? Look at Pankhu! She was romancing with me for one second and the next, throwing pillows!' He accused her.

'Well, what happened now?' Arnav asked, trying to resolve their issue.

'My Sherwani does not fit!' Adi cried while Pankhuri had to smack her forehead.

'So? You still have time for your marriage!' Arnav reminded him.

'Its my outfit for my big day for god sake! Why no one understands my plight?' Adi whined while Pankhu and Arnav just rolled their eyes.

'Pankhu, are you sure you want to marry this child man? I think you must seriously reconsider. I dont want my best friend to marry a sulking creature! For every little thing!' Arnav teased while Pankhuri openly laughed at his comment.

Adi fumed but he knew Arnav was just teasing him. But how could he stay calm without giving it back!

'I will see! Let Khushi agree to marry you and I shall tell her to reconsider her decision. And for your kind information Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada, Khushi is much crankier than me. So beware!' Adi teased back while Arnav could not disagree. His girl was a lot more crazier and crankier than anyone.

Suddenly turning serious, Adi said, 'I just wish you both get back soon together! I cant see you guys fighting and in sorrow'.

Arnav hugged Adi for his genuine concern and even pulled Pankhuri in the hug.

To lighten up, Pankhuri looked at Adi and asked, 'Now who is changing moods fast?'

The three burst out laughing and hugged once more before Arnav left to meet his Khushi!

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The moment Arnav entered Khushi's room, he saw her lying pale on the bed, with an iv drip attached to one of her hands.