Khushi in Control

Surprised Khushi

KHUSHI'S HOME – AUSTRALIA

Khushi's eyes were wide with fear as she gasped for breath. She looked around the room, disoriented, trying to shake off the vivid images of the nightmare. Her heart was racing, and her body was drenched in sweat. She slowly got out of bed and walked to the bathroom, splashing water on her face to calm herself down. But the memories of the nightmare lingered, haunting her.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized the toll her separation from Arnav was taking on her physical and mental health. She knew she had to find a way to move on, to take care of herself, but the pain of leaving Arnav behind was still too raw. Looking at her getting affected to this extent NK makes a call to Arnav.

Arnav – Everything ok NK?

NK – Nannav I am scared for Khushi ji.

Arnav's grip on the phone tightened as he listened to NK's words. His heart sank with worry, and he felt a surge of panic.

Arnav – (urgently) Tell me clearly NK?

NK – (hesitantly) Nannav, I've never seen her like this. She's lost weight, she's pale...she's just not taking care of herself. And the worst part is, she's not talking to anyone. She's just withdrawn into herself.

Arnav – I am coming there NK, enough is enough.

NK – But Nannav, She might not like it

Arnav's face twisted with concern as he listened to NK's words. He knew he had to do something to help Khushi, but he couldn't just show up in Australia unannounced.

Arnav – (firmly) I need to talk to her, NK. Can you get me her new number?

NK – (hesitantly) Nannav, I don't know...

Arnav – (interrupting) NK, please. I need to talk to her to make her feel better.

NK reluctantly handed over Khushi's number, and Arnav quickly typed out a message.

"Khushi, I know you're hurt. I know you're struggling. But please, don't push me away. I'm here for you, no matter what. We need to talk."

As soon as Khushi reads the message she feels good. He is wanting to talk to her, she smiles to herself and thinks.

Khushi – Arnav Ji.....I thought you will again start hating me......I am missing you..... (She quickly dials his number. He picks....) Sorry......(Arnav's voice was warm and gentle on the other end of the line.)

Arnav - Khushi, don't apologize. You don't have to apologize for anything.

Khushi - I was so scared....I remembered your anger on Jiji's wedding. (Arnav feels bad. She was still scared of his anger; he did not know what to tell. She speaks again.) I've missed you so much, Arnav Ji.

Arnav - I've missed you too, Khushi. More than you'll ever know. Till you made that call.... I was scared like hell.... don't ever do that....

Khushi - I didn't mean to scare you. I just...I didn't know what else to do.

Arnav - It's okay, I understand what you would have felt. Just promise me you'll never do that again. My heart can't take it.

Khushi - I promise, Arnav Ji. I'll never do that again.

Arnav – Khushi......

Khushi - hmmm

Arnav - "I love you."

Khushi starts sobbing badly.....he was telling her this and she remembered he had told same thing on the call when he was kidnapped......between sobs she requests...