Pyaar Ya Iqrar: Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Basketball

Arman: Basket?

They were both speechless, and stood glaring at each other. It took a few more seconds to get back into reality.

Riddhima: How could you? How did you even think of doing something like this?

She came towards him and started hitting him with her bag, making sure to hurt him.

Arman: Arghhh…basket kya kar rahi ho? Mujho choddo.

Riddhima: No ways…you are DISGUSTING Arman….chi chi chi…

Arman: BASKET (he shouted to make himself heard)

But she still was paying no heed to his shouting’s and warnings. So he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her across him and pinned her hands behind her.

Riddhima: Ahh…leave me….! LEAVE ME….BACHAO…BACHAO….!

Arman: Basket….Basket…RIDDHIMA…..

Riddhima shut up seeing his tightened grip on her arm and the way he shouted at her. The anger in his eyes visible. She had a blank look on her face and she finally stopped protesting. Arman loosened his grip on her arms.

Arman: Look…basket..I am really sorry! It was supposed to be a prank and it was not meant for you…okay? I am really sorry…I did not want to scare you like that…I mean it. Also we are now locked in a room and I rather not have a zombie attacking me.

Riddhima: DID YOU CALL ME A ZOMBIE?

Arman: You sure look like one when you were busy attacking me! (He said in a quiet voice but Riddhima had actually heard him)

Riddhima: Did you say something?

Arman: Yes…I am sorry! Really Sorry…I didn't mean to do that!

Riddhima: It’s okay….!

Riddhima had a smile on her face, seeing him care for her, and she smiled genuinely, that when it comes to it, he is actually a really good person.

Arman: So am I forgiven?

Riddhima: No…

Arman: What?

Riddhima: I am not forgiving you until…you help me with the biology project that we are meant to be doing on the human heart.

Arman: Basket…that is so boring…!

Riddhima: Well…Arman…you are going to be doing it!

Arman: Okay…fine…!

That is when Arman and Riddhima began doing the project together, although Arman was initially annoyed, but soon he got into it.

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Meanwhile, Arnav and Khushi were still working. Arnav wanted to do some back-ground reading. He started to get up…

Khushi: Aap kaha ja rahe hain?

Arnav: Just getting a book…don’t worry!

He moved to the store-room of the Library. The store-room was more like under-ground archives, of a company. It was dark, humid. The room had one ventilator which brought some fresh air in, but the room was so big that to have fresh air to breathe you would need about 10 ventilators, to do the job. Arnav walked in and started looking in different racks for different stuff. It was normal for him to try and come here, but today was something off. It felt different.

Suddenly his vision became hazy and he felt really heavy headed. He lost his grip on most of his senses. He began sweating, he soon felt that he was losing his grip on all of his surroundings and that is when everything became black….

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Khushi was silently reading her freakenomics, when she heard a hard thud, coming from the room that Arnav had been in. She got up instantly, worried for him and made her way in the dark room, which was dusty and dark. She started walking and trying to find arnav.

Khushi: Arnav….Arnav…kaha hain aap? What has happened Arnav? Please respond….ARNAV!

It was too hard to see where she was going and that was when she nearly stumbled on the floor. She looked back to see what she stumbled upon. It was then she saw Arnav on the floor. She quickly bent down on the floor and tried to wake him up. She started shaking him a little, patting his cheeks.

Khushi: Arnav please wake up…! OMG yeh tho utt hi nahi re…main kya karu? Devi Maaiyya madat kar….!

She then ran back to library and opened her bag to see if there was any water, but for her luck there was none.

Khushi: Ab hum kya kare? There is no one here as well…Haan amma kehti hain ki jab koi faint hota hain tab unhe kamzori mehsoos hoti hain most of time because of empty stomach. Haan..let me see…if there is anything in my bag…

She fished out stuff from her bag and found a box full of jalebi’s. Khushi smiled in glee.

Khushi: Thank you Devi Maiyya….tera lakh lakh shukhar hain!

She went back into the storeroom and gently woke him up by caressing his cheek. She then quickly put a jalebi in his mouth, arnav took a bite. Khushi gently helped him up.

Khushi: Are you okay?

Arnav: Yeah….thanks…

Khushi: Mention not…! What happened?

Arnav: Just my sugar level went down…but how did you know to feed me jalebis?

It was then Khushi started her usual chatter of what actually had happened and how she had nothing in her bags except jalebis. Arnav smirked see-ing her radio mode.

Later Khushi helped him get up and took him to the Library, making him sit down carefully. They both resumed with their studies, while Arnav relaxed after having some jalebi’s.

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Meanwhile, Maan & Geet were standing in the middle of the court, ready to begin the game of basketball.

Maan: Haar Jaogi…

Geet: Main kabhi haari nahi hoon

Maan: Who toh waqt hi bataega…best two out of 3?

Geet: Hojaye…

The ball tossed in the air, and Maan jumped in the air and grabbed it. He dribbled it to the basket where geet blocked him efficiently, grabbing the ball off him, she dribbled quickly to the other side of the court and slam dunk. It was one point to geet, she was jumping up and down, where as Maan was busy staring at her.

Maan: Not Bad…Geet!

Geet: You haven’t seen anything yet…

Maan started with the ball this time, he dribbled the ball close to him. Geet tried to intervene but Maan blocked her well. He was in full control of the game. He jumped in the air and it was another Basket, but for Maan Singh Khurana.

Geet: Not bad Khurana…only one point left…!

Maan: Ofcourse…but I will win that you see…

Geet: Too much over-confidence isn't too good for you…

Maan: This is not over confidence…this is just what I know…!

Geet: We Will see…

Maan: We will see…

Geet started with ball this time, and started to dribble it towards the basket, while Maan was blocking her from head on. Geet passed the ball under her legs to distract him and she dribbled in a different direction. She then dribbled it in another direction to lead Maan off. So now maan was getting annoyed of her actions so he just stood still.

Geet: What happened Khurana? Can’t get the ball?

Maan: Geet...jab tum bas dribble hi karti raho gi...toh kaun kya karsakta hain...!

He started walking towards her like a predator hunting his prey. Geet started to get nervous of what is actions would be, Maan went really close to her and gently lifted her top so he could pinch her navel. Before she could realise the basketball was out of her hands and was in maan’s which was dribbling away, and yes it was another basket.

Geet: THAT IS CHEATING YOU....YOU..

Maan: I...I... What....Miss Handa? (he had that evil smirk on his face)

Geet: This is totally not fair...

Maan:Everything is fair in love and war sweetheart....

He walked close to her, and she froze not knowing what he was about to do. He moved his mouth close to her ears.

Maan: I guess you just lost the BET sweetheart....now you have to do what i want you to!

Geet: What do you want me to do?

Maan: Make sure you are at the club tomorrow...at 8pm called Trilogy! Be there...warna...

Maan bit her ear lobe....to give her the warning. She gasped in pleasure.

Maan: See you around Handa....

After Maan, left Geet started her cursing.

Geet: Kuthe, Gadhe...idiot...samajtha kya hain apne aap ko? Koi tees maar khan...? Kal tho main jaoungi....aur iski toh khair nahi...

Precap: Trilogy!

Pyaar Ya Iqrar: Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Locked

It was an extremely long day for both Geet and Khushi, especially after the whole class room episode. Mr. Handa wasn't too happy as he was the principle with the teacher but let them off by giving them a warning. Geet was happy that at least her Dad listened to her and backed her up instead of that lousy teacher who doesn't even know how to teach. The students were impressed with the way geet answered the teacher and were now friends with her, as they needed someone like her to support the new students. The faculty were also impressed with her and gave her the thumbs up. They needed a student who thinks about others rather than themselves.

As for Khushi, most teachers were impressed with her on her understanding capabilities, and her intellectual skills. Not only she managed to answer every question in depth but she also managed to answer each and every question with her own knowledge and understanding which made her stand out of the class. Apart from the morning fiasco, she was confident at what she was doing and she obviously visited the library.

The college was over and most students went home except a few such as Maan, Arman, Arnav, Riddhima, Geet, Khushi, Dia, Romeo and Pari. Geet and Khushi had decided to stay as they wanted to explore the school when it was nice and quiet, and Khushi wanted to visit the library where as Geet wanted to go to the basketball court. Riddhima had an assignment to do so she stayed back knowing that Arman will never help her. Maan had to practice basketball and Arnav also wanted to do a few more assignments.

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Maan, Arman & Arnav were sitting in the canteen with Dia, Pari & Romeo.

Dia: Look at her guts and the way she answered that teacher. (They were talking about Geet and her morning encounter with that teacher).

Pari: Yeah...I mean everyone is talking about it.

Maan: Guys...it wasn't her fault at all okay.

Arman: Oh so Mr. Romeo is finally talking, you were supposed to make her like you not the other way around!!

Arnav: Oh shut up Arman. He is actually right, what Geet did was good as it is all Maan's fault. She kind of saved him in a way, and as for Khushi she was as innocent as anyone can be.

Arman: Was your fault?

Maan: Yeah I was supposed to throw the piece of paper to Arnav but it landed on Khushi instead and Geet being more protective she was just looking out for Khushi which was nothing wrong. I was about to stand up and explain but Geet beat me to it.

Dia: So what? Big deal the London express team think that they can do whatever they want but not for long. We have to show them who is the boss?

Maan: Look they are not that bad as they may seem. 
Pari: Look maan, we know that you want to be friends with them more than us but still.

Romeo: Yeah, come on Maan you have to win the bet.

Maan: Oh whatever.

Arnav: What are you guys going to do?

Dia: That you will see.

They soon dispersed, amongst themselves, Arnav went to the library and Maan went to the basketball court to do some practice where as Arman went with Dia, Pari and Romeo to implement his plans.

Maan arrived at the basketball court to see an enticing sight in front of him. Geet was dressed up in a red sleeveless t-short and knee length jogging bottoms. Her hair was tied up and and she was dribbling effortlessly and then she threw the ball and she scored. She soon did some awesome passes that takes ages to master and soon scored more. Maan soon came out of reverie to see her sweating and then grabbing some water. Maan came forward and came close to her but Geet still couldn't see her and she was facing away from her. Maan came close to her and whispered in her ears.

Maan: You know this game is only enjoyed when paying against someone (Geet gasped and turned around to face Maan).

Geet stared at Maan, he was wearing a black vest and his black tracks.

Geet: Maan?

Maan: Yes Geet (He smirked seeing her flustered, he saw her checking out his body and that just boosted his ego) I didn't know you played basketball.

Geet: You never asked.

Maan walked towards her and bounced the ball out of her hands, and then threw the ball effortlessly in into the basket, while he was standing half a court across.

Maan: Think you can beat me?

Geet: I know this game at the back of my hand.

Maan: I take that as a challenge. I will warn you now that Maan Singh Khurana never looses.

Geet: Oh really? Well there is a first time for everything, as you see I have never learnt to loose.

Maan: I guess then we will have to play but first let set some rules.

Geet: Rules?

Maan: Why are you scared already?

Geet: I am not scared of anyone.

Maan: Ok then Miss. Handa, If I win you have to do what I say.

Geet: And what if I win?

Maan: Then I will do what you want me to agreed?

Geet: Fine.

They both shook hands, and stood at the center of the court ready to start there game.

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Mean while, Arnav arrived at the Library and saw Khushi standing on a ladder trying to reach a book.

Arnav: What the? What is she trying to do? Khushi'

Khushi was happily trying to reach for a book called "Freakenomics" for some light reading to help her understanding about the subject, but then she heard a voice and she lost her balance and was about to wall and hit the ground. "Argghhh" Khushi screamed and closed her eyes, when she felt some strong hands across her waist holding her safely so that she would never fall.

Khushi opened her eyes to see the most beautiful sight, she was in Arnav's arms.

Arnav: Are you all right?

Khushi: Hmm (said Khushi, trying to formulate an answer)

Arnav put her down carefully, then turned to face her.

Arnav: What the hell were you trying to do? Tum gir jaati tho?

Khushi: Tho Chot lagti.

Arnav: What the? Your unbelievable Miss. Khushi Kumari Gupta.

Khushi: Why are you shouting at me? Hum girhe toh nahi na?

Arnav: That's because I saved you. 

Khushi: And why did you scare me from behind haan? What was the need? I didn't even get the book that I wanted to all because of you. Hey devi maiyaa, now I have to stand on that ladder again.

She started to climb the ladder when she was jerked into Arnav's strong arms. She gasped and looked up at him innocently.

Arnav: What are you trying to do haan? Climb up the ladder so that you can fall again! I am not going to save you every-time!

Khushi: Leave me...I was trying to get that book and I still want it. If it wasn't for you trying to scare me then I would have got the book in the first place.

Arnav: KHUSHI...just shut up and sit down.

Khushi silently sat down annoyed, that she couldn't get the book that she wanted, but didn't want him to shout at her further. He saw her sitting down and turned to the book shelf. He reached up easily because of his height and got the book out for her. He then strode over to her and gave her the book.

Arnav: Yeh lo...(Khushi looked at the book and a a Big smile appeared on her face) By the way what do you want this book for anyway?

Khushi: For some bedtime reading.

Arnav: It is a good book, if you like economics in basic life. (Arnav passed the book to her)

Khushi: Hmm..

They both sat down and did some work together, silently, staring into the books.

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On the other hand, Arman, Dia & Pari were hooking up their plan.

Dia: So Arman are we all clear? You know what to right?

Arman: Yes Princess...now can I go?

Just then Romeo came running.

Romeo: Guys that girl is coming.

Pari: Did you see her properly?

Romeo: She was wearing a salwar suit with long black hair'it is dark so I couldn't see her face'she is in that class room right now'

Dia: GO ARMAN GO!!

Arman: Yeah...I am going, seriously what is hurry?

Arman went in and shut the door quietly. The other's locked the door from the outside.

Riddhima wanted to study and she knew one classroom which had computers in it. So she went inside to do the assignment. She heard someone come inside, so she turned around. She couldn't see his face as the room was still dark as she had just entered the room.

Riddhima: Who is there?

Arman: Oh sweetheart...I know you want me...I saw you checking me out the other day.

Riddhima: Just Shut up and leave me alone. How dare you say something like that? Do you even know who I am?

Arman: Ofcourse I know. I met you today and yesterday didn't I? And sweetheart you have such a memory loss but how about a kiss to remind you ehh?

Riddhima: HOW DARE YOU?

Arman couldn't see her but just assumed that he was talking to Geet. He came closer to her and pulled her.

Arman: Shh...sweety...! Kisi ko kuch nahi pata chalega...!

Riddhima lost control her last bit of control, so she pushed Arman and then she went to switch on the lights. Soon as she switched on the lights, she was shocked.

Riddhima: Ahh...Arman...!

Arman: Basket?

They were both speechless, and stood glaring at each other.

Precap: More Night Time. 

Tarnished: Chapter 2

Writers Comments

Well...I am back with the Final Part. 

Hope you all like it. 

Love, 

Mishty

Tarnished: Chapter 2

Can a Tarnished Relationship be Revived Again?

No this couldn't be. 

Love was always something that could hurt you. You just have to find ones that are worth suffering for. 

Khushi was that person. 

Most people say that you only realise the importance of things when they have been taken away from you. 

That is precisely how Arnav felt at this peculiar moment.

It was like he was sent to another plane. Everything that was happening around him, he was no aware of. He refused to see the nurses or the doctor fussing against him. 

The hustling of the corridors. 

The screams and the shouts of people. 

The physical shaking that he had to go through. 

He couldn't see all that. 

When he closed his eyes, there was only once face visible.

His Khushi. 

He couldn't see his sister, or his Nani, but just her. 

The Khushi that used to smile, and make his heart flutter. 

The Khushi that used to call him "Lard Governor". 

The Khushi that used to be kind to others. 

The Khushi that used to play pranks on people. 

The Khushi that used to care about others then herself. 

The Khushi that used to stumble at every corner. 

The Khushi lying in the ICU was NOT HIS KHUSHI. 

This was just a body - which harbored no soul. 

The spitfire spirit had been lost. 

Everything made sense now. 

It was not Khushi's fault. It was never Khushi's fault. She was just innocent, just a victim. 

The only thing that may have been Khushi's fault was that she liked being at the wrong place at the wrong time. 

But she was innocent. His heart told him that she was innocent. 

He didn't want to believe anyone else. 

He had hurt her with his mind. 

But he will heal her with his heart. 

His heart clenched in agony. The sheer guilt was enough to kill him. 

However the decision had been made. 

Death was the easy option, to remove his guilt. 

However, Arnav Singh Raizada was not a coward. 

He knew how to face the situations. 

He would bring Khushi back.

He would make her smile. 

He would cherish her. 

He would give her everything she wants. 

He would love her. 

It wasn't enough to repent for his sins, but that was for Khushi to decide. 

He would revive their tarnished relationship. 

He went inside and sat down by her bed. He kissed her hands softly. His hands stroked her head. It was as if she could sense him. Her eyes fluttered open. She stared at him with her innocent eyes. 

Arnav knew what he had to do. He said it. He said the 3 simple words that were needed to be said to assure her that he was always there for her. Her mouth was open in the shape of an "O".

I LOVE YOU

This was a new beginning.