IPKKND FF FELONIOUS

Part 3(B)

"CRASHHH"

Hearing the sound she rushed into the room.

"I'm done. Our presence here is not required anymore. Let's move." Saying so he dragged her out of the room before she could comprehend the reason behind the uproar between the two in the room.

"But Arnav?" she still tried hoping to get an answer but the guy was not easy to handle, he gave her a murderous look which was very much new to her. As much as she knew about him she only saw him smiling, cracking jokes, easy to go, fun loving guy.

"Ok let's not talk about it. I'm starving let's grab a sandwich along with a coffee." Saying so she pushed him into the nearest table vacant.

When she was back with the order Arnav was in the same mood as she left. Pushing the coffee towards him she sat munching on her refreshment.

"Ok fine. I want to help her La. But she? She doesn't even realize that I'm in the same room as her, always deep in thoughts, sulking silently. Why can't she open up to me? I promised to help her isn't it?" It took whole fifteen minutes for Arnav to get back his cool.

"Arnav just gives her some time, she will come around."

"Some time? It's been more than a month but I don't see her even close to getting better it's rather vice-versa day by day she is turning more into someone whom I don't recognize as the girl I first saw back then ."

"I will try to speak to her." Pushing the plate with the food towards him she signaled with her eyes to have it without any further fuss.

One month. It's just one month since they met and she would have never believed anyone if they said she could get this close to Arnav with the knowledge of their first meeting. They often met in the ice cream parlor owing to their interest in the delicacy. From sharing the ice cream to sharing their day to day life activities she didn't know how long they have come. Now looking back she can feel that there is more to it.

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Why is she feeling bad now? Finally, she pushed him to the limit, resulting in him to leave her. Is it his mistake that the ever smiling, caring guy has thrown her away from his life? Absolutely not. She was the one who never gave him a chance to help her. Who is she kidding? Giving chance is very far, she didn't even thank him for the help.

One week back when she fainted in the shop, he was the one who rushed her to the nearest clinic holding her in his arms, not caring about the downpour of rain. Happy Singh was shocked seeing her lifeless on the floor, he tried to wake her up but it was of no use. He tried to get aid by hailing a taxi but owing to the weather condition there was no transportation visible in the vicinity. An ambulance is out of the question as it will take some time to reach there owing to the rain. There is a small clinic within walkable distance of 10 minutes, but how would he carry her till there?

He finally decided there is no other way other than calling an ambulance as even after his continuous attempts there was no response from Khushi. As he made a move to dial he remembered someone who can come for help. Thanking the stars for taking his details a few days back he dialed. It would be hard for Arnav also to reach there but still, he made an attempt and there was Arnav standing with water dripping from his head 20 minutes precisely after his call.

The whole week she struggled with different ailments resulting her to get admitted to the clinic for a few days. There was Arnav again to help from getting the admission form filled to paying bills, getting medicines, ensuring that she has her meals to bearing her attitude. He did everything even when it is not his responsibility and here she was enjoying the care but not once appreciating the efforts. Today her madness reached heights when she didn't respond but threw a tantrum pushing away his hand holding the soup asking her to eat. He finally got frustrated with her, crashing the bowl to the ground he went with his friend Lavanya.

She treated him like every other customer on their first meet, later when he turned up at her shop saying that he wanted to give her a treat she felt happy that he remembered his promise to come back if he gets success. She was unsure of going out with a stranger until happy Singh gave his nod. Once they reached parlor she was lost in the memories of time spent with her friend. With the increase of longingness, she finally decided to meet NK but God has something else stored for her. At every step, she met with disappointment only. In this whole procedure she never really gave a thought to Arnav's frequent visits and the extended hand of friendship from him. Maybe it's time to let him know the reason behind her suffering he deserves that at least.

It was more than an hour since he left in anger with his friend. Lavanya. Lavanya was working as a lab assistant in the clinic she was admitted. That girl for the sake of her friend tried to give her company, all the times when Arnav was out, she brought her homemade food to make her feel better. She didn't even thank her once. There was no reason for both Arnav and Lavanya to help her but they still did now it's her turn to correct her mistakes.

She sat waiting and rehearsing the words she needs to speak once Arnav or Lavanya return, as she heard the door opening she blurted out the first thing that came to her mind.

"NK"

"Huh?What?" he didn't quite understand if she was expecting someone else or if she forgot his name.

" It's because of him I'm like this. I mean to say I'm sorry. I'm Thanks. I mean Thank You. Forget it. NO, don't forget the Thanks. I mean forget sorry. No Thanks." She was blabbering unaware of the amused smile playing on Arnav's lips.

"Khushi relax. Decide what is that you want to say sorry or thanks?" Making her sit on the bed he dragged the nearby stool to get seated.

"Now with a peaceful mind tell me what is it?" finally he can see that she was trying to reach him. He came back to let her know he is sorry for creating a scene few hours before but that has to wait as Khushi choose to speak out after a long time.