Chapter Twenty Six

Ever since their trip to the club, Khushi was miserable. She was quiet, no longer the chirpy, bubbly girl that she was. Winter went on by, and Khushi remained frozen. She could only think of what she had learned about Arnav and she only pained more and more. Lavanya was worried for Khushi and every time she tried to talk to her, Khushi would remain silent. It had Lavanya pissed, as well as upset.

Arnav had also tried to get in contact with Khushi. But every time he called, texted, or messaged her, she would simply ignore them. For two weeks he kept doing that, but he never got a response from her. It angered Arnav and he was really pissed at Lavanya. He had even gotten into a fight with her, which only dragged in Aman. With a really bad temper, he had told off Aman and Lavanya, which only hurt Lavanya in the process.

Arnav was determined to talk to Khushi. He wanted to explain everything to Khushi but she wasn't giving him the chance! It was time to take action, so Arnav had made a plan and set it in motion.

Meanwhile, Kinjal had noticed how her daughter had been acting. It was as if the life had been sucked out of her daughter. She wasn't herself anymore, she was just a shell. Kinjal watched her daughter with concern as she observed Khushi sitting quietly by the window, staring outside. She wanted to go over to her, but she knew her daughter would just lie or say that it was nothing.

"Ma'am?"

Kinjal turned to see a maid. "Yes?"

"There's someone at the door - a young man."

Kinjal nodded and the maid left. She glanced back at her daughter before she headed on down. She entered the living room and saw Arnav sitting down on the sofa.

"Arnav, what a pleasant surprise," she smiled softly.

Arnav went to stand up, but Kinjal had him sit.

She sat down in the sofa adjacent to him and looked at him. "I'm guessing you're here to talk to Khushi?"

"Yes, I am. Is she home?"

Kinjal scrunched her eyebrows. "You didn't talk to her before coming here?"

Arnav glanced to the side. "No actually." He looked at her again. "It's okay if she's not here, I'll come-"

"No, she's home. I'm just surprised you didn't call or text her before coming here."

"I would have but...."

"But?"

Arnav looked down at his hands. "She's been ignoring them."

Kinjal sighed. "So she's doing it to you too, huh." Kinjal covered her face for a moment and then sighed. "I wish I knew what was wrong with my baby."

"Has she said anything to you?"

"If she would open her mouth," Kinjal scoffed lightly. "She hasn't said a word since she came back from that party or whatever with Lavanya."

So it is because of that, Arnav said in his head. "May I go see her?"

Kinjal looked at him. "Of course."

Kinjal led Arnav upstairs to Khushi's room. Arnav looked inside and saw Khushi leaning her head against the window, staring out. He glanced at Kinjal and she nodded, understanding that he'd like to talk to Khushi alone, so she left. Taking in a deep breath, Arnav walked in and went behind Khushi. She was so dazed out that she didn't even realize that Arnav was there. Arnav couldn't bare the sight. He didn't like the lifeless-Khushi whatsoever. Unsure of what to say, he placed his hand on Khushi's shoulder. Khushi flinched slightly and took in a deep breath.

Khushi attempted to smile. "Ami, what are you-"

She turned around and saw that it wasn't her mother, but Arnav. Arnav's eyes widened at the sight of Khushi. Her eyes were puffy, as if she were crying recently. She looked really tired and all the happiness and chirpiness she had inside of her was gone, sucked right out of her.

"Khushi-"

"What are you doing here," Khushi asked in a clipped tone.

Arnav gulped. Khushi was getting pissed by the second and he didn't know what to say next.

"Khushi-"

"Get out."

Arnav scrunched his eyebrows. "What-?"

Khushi stood up and pushed his hand off of her. "Get out!"

Arnav's eyes widened. "Khushi-"

"Get out Arnav! Get out of my room and get out of my house!"

"Khushi please-"

"I don't wanna hear another word from you! Just get out!"

Khushi grabbed Arnav by the arm and led him out. Arnav was shocked by Khushi's anger and he could only follow her. She led him down the stairs and to the front door. Kinjal watched in shock as her daughter pulled Arnav out. Khushi opened the door and pushed Arnav out.

"Khushi," Kinjal called out, running over to her.

"Khushi please give me a chance," Arnav pleaded.

"No," Khushi yelled. I don't wanna hear another thing from you! I hate you Arnav! Now get out of here!"

Kinjal came running beside her daughter. "Khushi, what are you doing," she asked, holding her by the arm. "Why-?"

"Mom, please go from here."

"Khushi-"

"Mother, I'm very serious, please go! I don't want you to hear all of this."

Kinjal glanced at Arnav and realized that this wasn't her battle, so she patted her daughter's shoulder and left. Once Kinjal was gone, Arnav spoke.

"Khushi, please, you have to listen to me! There's more than what you think-"

"I'm sure there is Arnav, I'm absolutely positive there's more! So you know what - why don't you go back to that stupid club of yours and add some more with one of those whores there!"

Arnav felt like he had been slapped. "Khushi," he breathed.

"Just get lost Arnav! I don't wanna see your face! I hate you! Just go and fuck all those whores over there!"

Arnav could only look at her. "But I-"

"Save it for someone who cares, Arnav! I'm sure your bitches can't wait to hear of your little drama you did here. You can tell it to them while you fuck their brains out!"

Arnav clenched his fists. "Khushi, you're seriously pushing it-"

"So what? Huh? So what," she screamed, her eyes filled with rage.

Arnav couldn't believe how angry Khushi was. "You're seriously that angry?"

Khushi scoffed. "Get out of my face Raizada. I don't want to see your face around here ever again-!"

"Why do you hate me so much?"

Khushi glared at him. "Because I loved you and you deceived me."

"I never-"

Khushi turned away, facing her back to him. "Just go away Arnav. I don't even want to look at you."

Arnav looked down and then turned, facing his back to hers. "I never deceived you Khushi."

"Yeah, sure," she scoffed.

Arnav smirked lightly. "I'll prove it to you Khushi, don't you worry."

"Yeah, whatever," she said, rolling her eyes. "Just-"

"I will," Arnav confirmed. "And I will have you."

Khushi scrunched her eyebrows and turned to look at Arnav, who was walking down the steps.

"And what's that supposed to mean," Khushi asked.

"Meaning that I will clear my name and prove to you that what you think is the truth is way beyond the perimeter."

Khushi cocked her eyebrow. "And?"

Arnav turned and looked her straight in the eye. "And that I'll get the one that I love back."