Part 26- Their Bond

Flashback continues

It was early morning. Arnav woke up and saw his angel sleeping in his arms. Was there anything he could have asked from life? Be it anytime he always finds her gorgeous. It felt like every new day and her beauty increased.

He was still admiring her and then he remembered that he was in her tent. He was in no mood to leave her and go but then staying here would surely let people know that there was something going in between them. He again admired her angelic face and kissed her lightly on her forehead so that her sleep isn't disturbed.

He was pulling his arm out from her neck slowly but in the process, she woke up. She looked at him he smiled at her and wished her good morning and in reply, she kissed him on his cheek and wished him good morning.

She circled her arms over his neck. He too circled his hands around her waist and pulled her closer.

Arnav: Looks like someone is all romantic today any special reason?

Khushi: No, nothing like that. Can't I give you a kiss just like that?

Arnav: Offcourse my Jaan only you have this right to kiss me or do whatever you feel like any time anywhere.

She kissed him again but on the other cheek. Arnav felt so good it was a treat for him.

Khushi: Thanks.

Arnav: Why?

Khushi: For understanding me, caring for me like this, supporting me and most importantly for being a part of my life. I love you so so much love. You are the most amazing person. I know in my life. For...

Arnav: Stop appreciating me so much, my sweetheart. You don't have to thank me for all this. It's my right and duty. I love you if I won't care who would and stop kissing me or either I will surely lose my controls and...

Khushi blushes and hides her face in his chest.

Arnav: By the way you know I love it when you get close to me on your own.

She was listening to him still keeping her head on his chest.

Arnav: Jaan now let me get up. Will you?

Khushi: Why? Stay with me for more time there is so much time it's just 5 in the morning we will start late for the hotel at least till 8. I want to stay with you like this.

Arnav: I know but that's not my tent what if anybody saw us.

Khushi made a sad yet realizing the criticality of the situation.

Khushi: Oh yeah! Okay, love, go and get some more sleep. You must be tired after yesterday.

Arnav again hugged her and finally got up to leave. He saw her for the last time before moving out of the tent. She smiled at him so did he.

The trip days passed quickly. Both collected lot of memories to cherish for life. This trip had brought them much more closer both in sense of emotions and intimacy. Khushi was a little bit of less shy now.

They were back home. Khushi had bought so many things for her family.

She was at Aman's place. She had gifted Aman a watch and Alisha a locket.

It was night and she was talking to him over the phone. There were a few more days for the new session to start so they were discussing the upcoming events and subjects.

Khushi: I am telling you to start preparing for it now. It's your last year then you would go. You don't have much time love. We have so many things in a session; exams, events, projects. You need to prepare now. (She was quiet for a moment) What speak up or I am talking to myself?

Arnav: I am listening Jaan. You are so concerned. I sometimes feel like it's your dream. You live it more than me. How can you this? There are your dreams too but you care for mine more than yours. Don't be so selfless

Khushi: I am not selfless but I am selfish because what I am thinking is of my happiness. Now I can't do anything if my happiness lies in yours.

Arnav: Okay as you say. Tell me one thing what would you do when I will be in foreign. Would you miss me?

Khushi: What kind of question is that? Obviously, I will miss you but then we can talk through video calling and then you will keep visiting here in India. Isn't it?

Arnav: Offcourse but I don't know Jaan. It's going to be tough. We have not met for someday and I am already eager to meet you.

Khushi: That I am too. But I know you will manage. You are strong love. If not for yourself you would do it for me. You will love.

Arnav: Yes sweetheart I will.

And many more such talks continued the met, fought, made up, pacified each other, helped each other, supported each other and the year felt like a day and time passed in a blink of an eye.

Flashback Over

Their bond was so strong but then came the fateful day. A storm that separated them apart in a way they couldn't meet again.

Both were broken there was so much pain. They both had changed in their own way.

Khushi was hurt beyond limits. A girl who had turned lively in his presence and had started trusting people and relationships had turned herself into someone who won't smile much, talk even less than before. What she focussed now was her studies her career she had distanced herself from almost everyone. The only person she talked and loved was Aarav.

Arnav too decided not to return back from the U.S. till it was possible for him to stay there. He just couldn't let his family know that he was so shattered inside after the turns his life had taken. Only he knew how he had kept himself alive. Balancing his emotions and his career was so tough.

He missed her like hell. Though he was the one to break their relationship still he couldn't even think of giving that place to any other girl. He still loved her.