Silent Affair (On Hold)

Prologue

Hands... rough hands....

Eyes... Dark brown, piercing eyes....

I once loved these two features very much. To be held by those hands and to be gazed upon by those eyes... my body would fill up with life!

But now...

"Khushi! Come over here! His jet landed!"

Now it makes me feel empty.

I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at the jet coming closer to the terminal. The airport crew led us down and out of the terminal, taking us outside. The jet halted ahead of us and as we got closer, the door opened, the stairs coming down. An air hostess could be seen standing by the door, standing with her hands held in front of her.

"I hope you had a good flight, Sir," she smiled.

There was no reply and out came the man I no longer knew. Those hands that I loved were hidden in his pants' pockets. And those eyes that I loved so much were hidden behind mirrored aviators. He came down the stairs gracefully and walked our way with grace and style.

I felt my shoulder get nudged, but I didn't react. I just watched as the figure came closer to us. The moment he did, everyone surrounded him, welcoming him back. Hugs and kisses were exchanged, as well as blessings.

Although I couldn't see it, I could feel him looking at me. I cursed myself. I hated my body for always feeling his presence and knowing what he was doing.

"Khushi? What are you doing standing back there all alone," I heard Avantika say. "Come here! There's no need to hide."

I know she's smirking. And by now Anjali Di must be trying to hide her grin. When I looked at her, I knew I was right. I looked at Avantika, who was giving me the teasing eye. With a deep breath, I stepped forward and walked towards him. As I did, memories flowed through my head.

"Give me my dolly back!"

"Come and get it Kit Kat!"

"Don't call me that!"

Those sweet times....

"You want another apple Khushi?"

"No! You're going to fall! Come down now before I tell Naniji!"

Those precious days....

"What the hell did you do with my iPod?!"

"Ha ha monkey butt!"

"Don't call me that!!"

Those mischievous moments....

"Only me?"

"Forever you, Khushi."

Those promises that were made....

"Khushi? She's just a poor girl! Forget that servant! She's no one important to me."

The heart that was broken.

Avantika linked her arm with mine and had me stand before him. I didn't even look at him, only at the ground. I noticed him remove his hand from his pocket.

Those hands...

He brought it up and removed his aviators. I glanced up at him and saw those eyes I once loved oh so much.

"Hi Khushi," he said, his voice somewhat raspy.

"Hi Arnav."

Only, the words never came out of my mouth...

Because it won't.