Zaroorat - Arshi FF

CHAPTER 24

Khushi was in AMORE the next day working on some orders. Anjali's bridal lehenga and bridemaids dresses were complete and she was also ahead in most of her orders, so this gave Khushi time to work on Anjali's white wedding gown. She looked at the completed skirt and the incomplete top, and sighed. This was harder than Khushi imagined. For some reason...she couldn't conceptualize what the top should be like. Anything Khushi tried...she scratched and tried again. She tried sweetheart necklines...halter tops...off the shoulder lace...but nothing seemed to fit. She wanted this dress to be delicate...stunning...romantic...something that oozed intimacy. She wanted nothing but the best for her cousin...which is why Khushi gave a frustrated sigh when she tossed another sketch. Khushi looked at the clock and saw that it was a few hours till closing time.

Thunder rumbled outside, catching Khushi's attention. It was really starting to rain hard outside.

"Akansha!" Khushi called out. When Akansha entered her office, Khushi spoke, "It's raining pretty badly outside. Why don't head on home? I will take care of everything."

"Are you sure?" Akansha asked.

Khushi smile, "Yea...just get home safe." She said.

Once Akansha left, Khushi continued to work on another design she had an idea for. This was a black dress...off the shoulder...with one side going down to the floor while the skirt of the dress hugged the thighs. It was a sexy outfit...something that would look really edgy with the correct material. Khushi brainstormed...thinking what material might work.

When her cell phone rang, Khushi didn't look at the caller and answered. "Hello?" Khushi said.

"Hey babe" Yash's voice came through the line.

Khushi cringed a little at the title. A little surprised at her reaction because Yash has used endearments for her in the past and she has always loved them.

"Hey..." Khushi replied hesitantly.

"I am in Bangkok right now. This place is amazing!" Yash gushed, "I wish you were here to see it."

"Hmm..." Khushi replied, half-heartedly.

"Are you still mad about the premier night? I'm sorry Khushi...I just really wanted to see you before leaving." Yash said, his voice taking on a cute tone. He knew that Khushi couldn't stay mad at him for long.

"No...it's nothing like that. I am just busy...that's all." Khushi lied. She almost forgot about the premier night until Yash reminded her just now. Come to think of it...Khushi's thoughts were filled with Arnav from that night...and not really Yash. She remembered...how Arnav stood up for her, how he didn't let Yash's presence phase him, how he kissed her...how he stood by her...how he confessed his love for her. He didn't just say it...he was also showing it.

"Khushi?" Yash asked.

"Huh?" Khushi responded, coming out of her thoughts as she realized Yash was still on the phone with her.

"I was saying..." Yash began again, "I was thinking...when I return, you and I should take a trip somewhere."

"Yash..." Khushi sighed, getting tired of repeating herself over and over again on the same topic.

"I know...I know." Yash said, cutting her off. "You need time. But Khushi...you have until the end of the month to decide right? And I know you love me. When I return...I know you will make the right choice...and I can't wait to travel the world with you." Yash gushed.

Khushi rubbed her neck to ease the tension. She felt the pressure build there and realized that she was annoyed. It wasn't Yash's fault...but he kept repeating that he wanted her to travel with him in his music tours. What about her own work commitments? What about Ahaana? She couldn't just leave for months at a time with the responsibility of a child now can she?