Hardened Heart

Part 12

Khushi – Just kill me .... I cant handle this Arnav please...a last favour I am asking....(The voice was so feeble. It had no strength and was filled with pain and helplessness. She has lost all her courage and strength as she know she can't fight back. Arnav felt this was enough. He holds her by her shoulder...making her look at him...he wipes her tears)

Arnav – When you cant handle it with me...you agreed to Shyam's demand? (this was a shocker for Khushi)

Khushi – So.....you...???

Arnav – Yes...... I know what you committed to him to stop him from getting those pictures published

Khushi – Haan...I couldn't get any other solution....I could not deny you.....

Arnav – You fool....its not about denying....just imagine getting into Shyam's trap....you know his intentions don't you...

Khushi – I know....(he voice was low)

Arnav – Then??? You are ready for it??? (Khushi looks down) tell me...are you ready to fulfil his intensions?? Speak....your silence will not help you this time....let me show you how cheap he is....(He plays a recording where Sheetal was telling about the Tshirt being torn and Shyam laughing at it)

Khushi – But..... that was the only option I had ... (she tell in low voice)

Arnav – So you dint trust me?????????? You thought I will put you problems for some stupid tournament?

Khushi – No its not like that....

Arnav – Then how it is.....(She hugs him tight)

Khushi – I don't know.....I just dint want any trouble for you due to those pictures (He hugs back)

Arnav – I am strong enough...I can handle it Khushi..........(She is still crying on his bare shoulder) Stop crying now atleast....I am not going to do anything.....(She lifts back head and look at him)

Khushi – Why.....you are scared now??? (He makes her sit on couch and settles himself next to her)

Arnav – Ya...like hell....few mins back I know who was scared (he mocks at her.

Khushi – Shutup Arnav....(Now Khushi realize she is semi nude in front of him. She suddenly gets up and start searching her dupatta)

Arnav – What are you searching.... (She is feeling shy...she never answers....Arnav gets closer) tell me...what is it?? (she cross her arms when he gets infront of her and starts stammering )

Khushi - Wo....wo.... I mean.....(She starts walking back......Arnav understood her problem...he starts walking towards her...once she hits wall he locks her between his hands) Arnav please......(He just gazes her....releasing her arms and stretching them side along with his hands...looking in her eyes....Khushi was completely loosing) Don't see like this ......

Arnav – Why?? Does it affect you?? (He bends and kiss her crook of neck...she holds his hand tight...controlling her moan...he slowly leaves her hand....cups her cheek) Thanks a lot Khushi....(she looks at him confused...he smiles...and holds her bare waist pulling towards himself in a hug....she holds him tight feeling his hands first time on her bare waist) for loving me to this extent and expecting nothing....(he locks her hair strand behind her ear)...I could answer you the day you confessed (he leaves her and turn aside) but I couldn't gather that courage....(he starts walking forward) I never gave anything to this beautiful relation Khushi.....but you gave everything.....took all the non sense behavior from me.....I feel I am not worth you....(Khushi runs and hugs him from behind)