Hardened Heart

Part 13

Arnav and Khushi were very happy with all issues getting sorted. Parent fixed their engagement to make their relation official. A night before the engagement both conversing.

Khushi – I am so happy Arnav....but why did you say that marriage will happen after my exams...

Arnav – Because I want you to completely graduate before getting into marital relation.

Khushi – Why???? I can manage it ...please...

Arnav – Not again Khushi.....

Khushi – ok ok....Sleep now.....and wear that sherwani which I have sent...Amma will give you....

Arnav – What special ....

Khushi – Wait and watch.....

MORNING

Arnav opened the packed which was given by his Amma and his face expressions changed to disgusting look. He picks up his phone calling Khushi...she receives the call

Khushi – Tell me Arnav..(Smiling wide listening to his heavy breath with anger)

Arnav – What should I tell.....what the hell is this Khushi.....(looking at a bright pink kurtha very girlish in color)

Khushi – What is it Arnav..tell me clearly (holding her laugh)

Arnav – This thing you have sent to wear....uff...I am not going to wear this

Khushi – Why??? I have chosen it with so much love

Arnav – Do even get there Khushi....I know your tricks....you come here will show you what I am.....

Khushi – Ha ha ha....I am not scared of you

Arnav – We will see...ok bye...I have to arrange my outfit now because of your prank...

Khushi – Not required.....its there in your cupboard....

Arnav – Drama queen....

Khushi – I am getting angry now....grrrrr (grits her teeth...Khushi is almost ready with her dress looking pretty)

Arnav – Oh my angry little kitten come home....will pacify your angry

Khushi – I hate you Arnav...

Arnav – Accha.....ok then let me speak to Amma we can stop this engagement (she is silent and he can feel her sadness even she knew it was a joke) ahhh don't think I would tell this....whatever happens this engagement will not be stopped. Ok now come soon

Khushi – (wipes the corner of her eyes and smiles) yeah will be there soon.

Arnav – I love you Khushi....all these rituals are just to please others for me you are my world....actually the one who changed my world...

Khushi – Bas bas...bye now (She keeps the call feeling shy)

Arnav – Arey...she dint even reply for my confession....let her come......(he smiles going towards cupboard)

SHEETAL'S HOUSE

Shyam and Sheetal speaking in the living area.

Sheetal – What will I get if I help you....

Shyam – Arnav.....

Sheetal – What?

Shyam – Yes....I will make sure that you will get him in your life forever......(looking at her confused expression) don't look at me like that I very well know you like him....