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Chapter 8 : What is Happening ?

" They were the right counterbalance to one another"

~  Kelly Moran

Flashback....

Six years and few months before...

Skyline Apartment...

US...

Arnav's Pov....

What a roller costar ride of a day.

I just can not believe what happened today. When I thought to give up on Khushi, she agreed to become my friend. Though I am surrounded by bunch of friends beside Aman, but Khushi is special..Her friendship is like a sudden rainfall in my deserted heart.. I felt alive again.. I am so happy, so thrilled I can not even express my feelings properly in words... it's another sleepless night for me, though it's nothing new for me, but today is different. For last two months I was restless, irritated and most importantly, I did not knew how to convinced Khushi..

" But you still did not able to convinced Khushi" my subconscious smirked at me.

Uff.. he started again...

"For your kind information, me and Khushi are friends now, " I proudly declared.

" Ohhh.. that's because of my charm, otherwise who willingly will become friend to a playboy like you?" My subconscious mocked again.

" Shut up.. what ever was there, it was all past now. Now Khushi is in my life, we will make our memories, spend quality times .. I am so excited." I grinned happily.

" Hei, come down. Don't forget Khushi is only your friend. The relationship is not same with your so called fling and Khushi.. What I mean, Khushi is not the substitution of other girls. Don't think about manipulating Khushi and spoil the friendship." My subconscious warned me .

Seriously ?? Come on , I am not a kid. I know what friendship means. I know my limitations.

I agree, I desired her which may be not fulfilled in this life but at least as a friend I can remain connected with her. I can buy chocolates and flowers for her, I can pick up her from college, I can chat with her anytime I wanted, I can share my happiness and sorrow with her, I can take away her sadness if she feels lonely anytime, I can go with her in long drive, I can watch her dancing in rain, I can have a silent walk with her in beach, I can take her out for movie, we can have lunch sometimes dinner together, I can accompany her in library or coffee shop , I can celebrate her birthday in special way, I can enjoy my birthday with her along with Aman and Kuhu, I can sometimes enjoy her hand made food, she is an amazing cook, Aman once shared with me.. so, I can have my favorite gulab jamoon or jazar ka halwa made by her and most importantly, I can buy her dozen of glass bangels and piles of jalebi.. My rain girl loves them you know...I also can....

" Basssss....Basssssss.......Break laga.. break laga..." someone shouted impatiently.. who else, My idiot subconscious. I was making my to do list with Khushi, and he broke my thought. I can not even think peacefully. How pathetic, I made a bad face.

" Have you heard yourself Raizada? You think Khushi has no works other than accompanying and entertaining you? " my subconscious asked in a serious tone.

"So, what? I am not asking her to do all this in one day, we have our whole life ahead with each other. Did not you hear about friends for forever, you budhhu?" This time I successfully mocked at my subconscious.

" Really now Raizada?? Areee Insaan ban.. think practically, what will happen when either of you will get married? She will spend her maximum time with her husband and family, your friends for forever concept will sank in river," I can see the irritating smirking face of my subconscious. So, before he can go any further I make him mute. I don't want to spoil my delightful mood because of that fool.. I personally don't believe in marriage but I don't know about Khushi, may be she is having the same thought like me or may be I can convince her with my ideology, then we can spend our whole life together as a friend.. no hindrance.. Nothing... I finally concluded intelligently..

I just looked at the watch, it's showing 3 a.m. only. What will I do now? Sleep seems a far way thought in my mind now. My happiness is not letting me sleep. So, I thought to inform Aman about the progress of me and Khushi..

I dialed Aman's number but he did not pick up. What he is doing damn it? I suddenly remember yesterday was Kuhu's birthday and probably Aman is with Kuhu. And what may be they are doing?? I grinned sheepishly, but remembering Kuhu, I just stop myself to dial again Aman... I don't want to get punch by Kuhu now...

So, I just messaged Aman, " Me and Khushi are friends now.." looking at the send message a smile broke in my face. Me and Khushi are friends now. The thought itself so soothing...indeed...

Few meters away...

XYZ Bar...

US...

Raj's Pov....

I still can not believe what happened few hours back.. ASR punched me in public, that too for the nerdy Khushi. Now it's getting serious. For last few months the way ASR was behaving is not so like him. Though Veer and Sheetal, concluded that ASR had fall for that good for nothing Khushi, but I always ignored it. As long as we manipulate ASR and relish his money nothing matters to me.

I hope you all know me, Don't you. Me, Raj Chopra, a "good friend" of the infamous ASR. I first met him at the end of our first year through my buddy Veer. ASR was a jolly, easy going, lovely boy and it was impossible for us to drag him in our web first, because there was a wall name Aman Mathur. But we, specially Veer never loose hope. I don't know, what enmity Veer had with ASR but I can sense the deep rooted hatred he is having for ASR. Slowly but steadily we trapped him in our web. There are three characteristic of ASR which become a boon for us, firstly, ASR loves Adventure, secondly he is immature and impulsive and last but the most important one, he can be easily manipulated, thanks to his infamous anger and venomous tongue.

So, we three I mean me, Veer and Sheetal were absolutely enjoying for almost last two years in the expenses of ASR. Though we three had different motives, as I already mentioned about Veer's and mine is purely money matters. About Sheetal, she is a nymphomaniac bitch, she just wanted to eat ASR.. and truth to be told, I really hate this bitch, but I have to agree, Her advances attacked horny ASR so well that our job become easy.

Everything was going so so well. Though Veer and sheetal were worried sick about ASR changed behavior for last few months, but I least bothers. I mean why I should care if ASR fall for someone or sleep around right?? So, I was aloof all along...

But today everything changed.

I was humiliated publicly by ASR because of that nerdy Khushi...Don't know what web That Khushi has spread that ASR is slowly slipping away from our hands.

I looked at the corner of the bar where Veer, Sheetal and their new partner in crime were sitting and discussing something serious. I know it's about ASR and Khushi. They are planning something against ASR or Khushi or may be against Both. I don't have any personal grudge against that nerdy bookworm Khushi but I want to teach a lesson to ASR. I can not forget the punch ASR gave me today in public. Now I will punch in his gut, punch him so hard that he will never mess with me. And I know I can not do this alone. I need the three of them with me.

So, without any delay I took long stride and reach to my group.

" I am in, with your plan.. I want to knock out ASR , at any cost." I declared with my gritted teeth. The three of them looked at me and then towards themselves, Sheetal made a bad face though but Veer finally said, " Welcome to the board Buddy, we really need you."

" What's the plan?" I asked Impatiently.

" We are working on it but did not come out with any concrete one. But the venue and timing are fixed.. It's on our last day of current semester." Veer smirked evilly.

" That means 15 days are left still, don't you think it's too long, why wait for so long?" I asked impatiently.

" Come on buddy, just wait for some more time, give the Raizada few days of his life to live peacefully," Veer mocked in fake sympathy.

" 15 days then it is and ASR will be all mine." Sheetal smirked.

" On the name of an new adventure, on the name of the destruction of ASR" We four toast together.

So, ASR, be prepared... your destruction is coming towards your way and soon your bubble of happiness will burst so badly, that you will forget to breath.. I will not punch you physically but I will make you traumatize mentally... and it's RAJ Chopra's promise.

Let's the countdown begins.....

15 days ... starts from tomorrow.

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Next day Morning...

Ladies Hostel

Harvard University campus

US

Day 1.....

It was a three storied building consisting two flats in each floor and situated in the extreme back side of the University Campus. This was previously used as staff quarter but now it's turned as Student Hostel. But the provision is given to the specially recommended students. Kuhu Verma, being the only child of influential Verma family, got the chance to occupy one of the flat of the second floor of this building. And After becoming close to Khushi, Kuhu insisted and kind of forced Khushi to shift with her from her previous dorm.

Khushi Kumari Gupta is always an early riser but today is exceptional. Because yesterday was an eventful day for her. After coming back to their room she was in deep thought. Pondering over her decision to become Arnav's friend again and again, she finally left it on destiny. She could not remember when sleep took over her.

She stirred in her sleep as the constant door bell disturbs her sleep. " who is at the door"? Khushi thought looking at the clock besides her bedside table. It's just 6: 30 a.m., Kuhu was with her parents in the hotel yesterday, besides yesterday, for the first time Kuhu introduced Aman with her parents. And Khushi is very happy that all went well. Kuhu's parents gladly accept Aman. Kushi still remember the elated voice of Kuhu when she informed Khushi about the matter last night.

" Is Kuhu there? So early? But she told me she will directly come to the University? Then who? An intruder? A thief? OMG" Khushi got alert and looking here and there she took a knife from the food basket and with slow step went towards the main door. Determined with slow move she open the door while holding the knife in her tight grip.

" WHAT THE......" a loud shriek attack her eardrum but it relief her at the same time too.

There stand the Raizada in his shocked expression.

" What are you doing Arnav? At this time? " Khushi asked perplexed.

" Ohhh... I came here to accompany you  upto college." Replied Arnav sheepishly.

" Really? At 6: 30 in the morning? Which department will start at this hour or who will take our classes?. " Khushi asked sarcastically

" Oh... 6: 30? Actually My clock got damaged , so, I kinda lose the track of time." Came the lamest excuse of this century from the smartest creature of this earth, ASR.

"Really now ASR ? Besides I am in the campus only, University is just 15 minutes walking distance" Khushi replied suppressing her piles of laughter.

" ohh.. well, hummm... ok.. I am going back" before he took a turn Khushi welcome him, " just come in," Jumping on his feet Arnav entered in the flat and make him comfortable in the cozy sofa in living room.

" You just woke up? Did I disturb you? Sorry.." Arnav asked worried not to offend Khushi.

" It's ok.. I overslept. And for your kind information, friends never say sorry and thank you in between them." Khushi replied with a genuine smile this time.

" Then It's Arnav for you, not ASR , and you will be my Khush, what say, deal?"Arnav replied promptly not losing the opportunity , after all the businessman blood is running in his vein.

" Okkk... deal...Now You wait for some time, I will freshen up and then we will have breakfast and then " you can pick me up till university", I guess You did not have your breakfast right?" Khushi asked Arnav with a smiling face.

Nodding his head Arnav focused on the photo frame of the surrounding. Majority of them includes, Khushi with Kuhu and Kuhu with her family, a few single picture of Khushi and Kuhu, but surprisingly there was not a single picture of Khushi with her family. Strange .... Arnav thought but shrugged it immediately.

After 30 minute, when Khushi came out all fresh and ready to make the breakfast, she just stood still seeing the scene in front of her.

There ... in the living room, Arnav Singh Raizada was sleeping on the sofa, like a baby, cuddling one of the cushion, mouth slightly open and snoring lightly.

Khushi was in owe... she could not help but admire the person in front of her. Is he the same ASR who is known as the Casanova and famous player? Or he is the same person who stalks her for last 2 months? Now all she can see a simple boy next door with extreme innocence... not wanting to disturb him, Khushi went silently towards the kitchen.

After another 45 minutes or so, Khushi finished making breakfast and was satisfied with the outcomes.

Now the main task is left, waking up the Raizada. The way he was sleeping selling horses, it seems, he did not had any ounce of sleep last night. What may be the possible reason, what else? May be he was busy with his some fling or hanging out with his friends. The thought itself brought an extreme uneasiness for Khushi..

Shaking her head, Khushi finally focus on her mission to waking him up from sleep.

" Arnav....Arnav...." Khushi called him softly.

NO RESPONSE....

" Raizada... Raizada...wake up you sleepy head, it's already 8 a.m." Khushi raised her voice a little this time.

But again... NO RESPONSE....

" Mr. Azeeb Singh Raizada, please wake up," Khushi called irritated this time.

Again.... NO RESPONSE.....

" Helloooooooo, Mr. Casanova, Daffar, dumb head, Idiot, Akdoo, Lazy, Rakshas, Mad, Monkey, Battameez, Mannerless, , Altogether Singh Raizada ....please wake uppppppp" Khushi almost shouted , But still....

NO RESPONSE.....

OMG.. WHAT HAPPENED TO ARNAV?

Did he got a mild heart attack in sleep or it's sleep apnea?

Hei Devi Maiyaa... is he already dead???

So, an extremely panicked Khushi without thinking much just attacked on Arnav and started to shake him vigorously.

" Whattttt Theeeee........ earthquake, earthquake, save me.....earthquake ...... help , help, please help....somebody please help meeee." An equally panicked Arnav jumped up from his deep slumber and started to shout to save his dear life, still closing his eyes.

Ohhh... so, Raizada is still alive, Khushi's blood boils and her cute little nose become red in no time. So, after giving her an almost heart attack the Log Singh Raizada finally woke up...HOW SWEET....

THWAK.....

Now Khushi's patience left in thin air and ASR was awarded with much needed punch this time..

And Finally, Arnav take the pain to open his eyes. And he was graced by the beautiful sight of his little Tigress ready to pounce on him anytime...

" What the hell was that Raizada? How can you sleep like a dead body in no time, that too in my apartment? You gave me a heart attack almost. Do you have any idea that how much worried I was, seeing you not responding in any call of mine? Had you lost your hearing ability? Are you sick? Why are you silent now? Answer me dammit..." A very much frustrated Khushi yelled finally.

But the subject of present scenario was smiling ear to ear without blinking his eyes and looking at his rain girl with a dreamy eyes. One thing just registered in his thick head, that is...

Khushi was worried...

Khushi was worried for him...

Khushi was actually worried for him.....

That means she cared for me...Arnav Singh Raizada was ecstatic again ...

" Back to earth Rakshas !!!!!!!" Finally Arnav came back to reality hearing Khushi's sweet endearment for him. Loking at his surrounding reality dawn upon him, ohhh... he slept ... and it's not any earthquake, It was his Kush trying to wake him up...Arnav smiled sheepishly and looked at Khushi.

Throwing an angry glare at him, Khushi finally marched towards dining table followed by a very obedient Arnav who is trying hard to control his laughter.

Breakfast was a silent affair except Arnav was stealing glances towards a very much frustrated and irritated Khushi while Khushi was munching the sandwich so hard, as if they are some road side romeo.

After completing the silent breakfast finally Arnav "pick up Khushi" and silently they walk towards their college.

After reaching the college , breaking the ice Arnav finally spoke,

Arnav: " Bye Khush, I will meet you at lunch time and will have our lunch