TS: The One That Got Away - Part 2

Author's Note

Sorry Guys.. This has been updated since very long on india forum.. But I've been very late to update here...

Part 2

Three Hours Later...

Khushi looked into the mirror, irritated.. It was the 5^th time she was trying to zip up her dress but in vain.. And she signed! She stared at her reflection, feeling defeated.. She failed in love, she thought! And suddenly she saw her door pushed open.. Her eyes shot open at the reflection of the mirror.. Her heart sunk in pain as she stared into the eyes of Arnav... In his black formal one piece suit, Arnav walked to Khushi and halted behind her.. Without breaking his gaze off her eyes, he brought his hands to her back and gently pulled the zip up.. Meanwhile a lonely tear rolled down her cheeks.. She was helpless as much as he was! And she lowered her gaze, defeated! Few seconds later Khushi lifted her eyes when she felt his hands on her neck.. Arnav pushed away her long silky hairs revealing her butterfly tattoo and brought a beautiful  necklace to adorned her neck... The same pearl necklace which she returned him back before going forever from his life... Khushi could not stopped herself from touching those pearls.. She brought her hands on them and closed her eyes.. Those pearls back onto her neck.. It felt like something amiss since the last few years.. And she knew she would not be able to tell him to take it back again.. This was the last thing that would remain with her till death... 

 

Her teary eyes pierced into Arnav's intense look and Arnav lowered his chin brushing his lips on her tattoo.. Khushi closed her eyes as she uttered.. "Arnav".. But he interrupted her.. "Ssshhh.., don't say a word Khushi..." Her heart too heavy to handle.. Tears rolling down her cheeks and a faint smile curved on her lips as she thought of the day they got this tattoo.. She wanted a tattoo like him.. she was so scared.. But stubborn as she was, Khushi had planted her nails into Arnav's skin as the tattooist marked her skin.. Gosh she was so happy to have matching tattoo with her love, her life, her Arnav.. When she finally opened her eyes from the past, Arnav had moved and was standing in front of her.. His gaze was fixed into her eyes while his one hand went searching for her wrists.. He held her right hand and gently brought it to his lips without breaking the eye lock... And he kissed the back of her hand with all his love.. While it was impossible for Khushi to hold back her tears, Arnav struggled hard not to break in front of her.. He was here to support her, he had to be strong.. And he said.. " Khushi, this is the right decision.. Whatever we've done was for our owns!, Right? " And Khushi nodded a yes.. Arnav brought his hands to his vest's pocket and took out an object.. A CD! He placed the cd on the dressing table and smiled faintly when Khushi followed his movements.. He brought his hands to her cheeks and wiped off her tears as he said.. " Get ready, I'll be waiting downstairs". He walked away and as his back was facing Khushi, he wiped off the one tear which finally rolled down his cheeks.. Though strong, but after all he was giving away his life forever.. He walked along the corridors, rushed down the stairs and stepped out of the house... Khushi took the CD from the dressing table and inserted it into the CD player.. And there it was! She closed her fists into her dress as she listened.. The music.. Their voices.. Never thought that a song that they recorded into the music room of Arnav for fun would actually turned out to be the truth of their existence...

   

The one...

The one...

The one...

That Got Away...

Summer after high school, when we first met

We make-out in your Mustang to Radiohead

And on my eighteenth birthday, We got matching tattoos

Khushi looked into the mirror.. She admired her tattoo, her necklace.. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath pushing away her tears.. She had to be strong.. A fake smile curved on her lips, she opened her make up kit..

Grabbed a bunch of blankets and climb to the roof

Talk about our future like we had a clue

Never planned that one day I'd be losing you

Standing by the car, waiting for Khushi.. Arnav leaned his body against the car.. He admired the beautiful house..With beautiful memories flashing into his mind.. Khushi.. Khushi.. And only Khushi.. Her smile.. Her naughtiness which he was the only one aware of.. Her beautiful red nose.. Her sexy mood.. Her innocent pout..

And Suddenly...

In another life,

 I would be your girl

We'd keep all our promises,

Be us against the world

She appeared.. Standing at the door.. In a beautiful dress.. A bouquet in her hands... Slowly she lifted her gaze to the mesmerized Arnav and walked nervously towards him...

In another life,

 I would make you stay

So I don't have to say you were

The one that got away

Arnav was unable to tear his gaze off her.. She was out of this world.. The most beautiful soul of this universe.. And her trembling voice.. " Granny" and he replied.. "She left with La.." Khushi lowered her eyes and Arnav opened the backseat door for her.. He took the bouquet from her and helped her to enter the car...

The one that got away

They shared a last glance and he closed the door.. Arnav got into the passenger seat and ordered the driver to go..

I was June and you were my Johnny Cash

Never one without the other

We made a pact

Sometimes when I miss you,

I put those records on

During the drive, Khushi constantly stared at the beautiful greenery on their way.. She let a breath and rested her head to the seat...

Someone said you had your tattoo removed

Saw you downtown, singing the blues

It's time to face the music,

I'm no longer your muse

Arnav shifted his gaze to the side view mirror...

In another life,

you would be my girl

We'd keep all our promises,

Be us against the world

He stared at the reflection of Khushi.. Feeling defeated.. All he felt at this instant was to grab her hands and ran away.. 

In another life,

I would make you stay

So I don't have to say you were

The one that got away

Khushi lifted her eyes.. And looked at him.. Without a blink..

The one that got away

Their trance broke when the car suddenly came to an halt.. Arnav stepped out and opened the door for Khushi..

The ooo-one (x3)

And she stepped out.. Shifting her nervous gaze from Arnav to the church.. The one she dreamed once to get married into.. With Arnav..  But fate decided something else...And he said.. "Khushi" signing her towards his arms.. She passed her arms around his and both entered the church.. Khushi looked straight ahead as they walked towards the altar.. La and Granny stood at the front watching their beautiful Khushi.. Indeed she was the most beautiful bride of this world.. As they reached the altar, Khushi turned her eyes to Arnav.. She wanted to say something.. Anything! But... Her words never came.. She watched helplessly when Arnav gave her hand to NK.and smiled faintly before walking away...

That got away

The bride and groom turned to face the priest while Arnav sat back into the seat between granny and La..

All this money can't buy me a time machine

Nooo

Can't replace you with a million rings

Nooo

Arnav closed his eyes while his mind drove back to the worst day of his life.. When his father threw a newspaper in front of his eyes... And the tagline.. " Poor Orphan Trapped Rich Son" with a photo of Khushi and Arnav kissing.. He remembered the fire in his eyes.. The disgust he had for his father when the latter said.. "This is tomorrow's edition.. Not yet published... Just think about it.. This venture will be profitable for both of us.. Your future.. The rich lifestyle you are used to while this picture is the destruction of this girl.. It's up to you son.."

*****

I should have told you what you meant to me, whoa

Cause now I pay the price

"It's up to you.. Arnav is used to such a lifestyle.. What do you think? Will he be able to live up only by your love.. You are destroying my son's life Miss Gupta.. And your best friend? You said Miss Kashyap is like your sister.. You will be destroying both their lives.. Few days without money and my son will run back to me.. Leave my son or i'll disowned him.. He will lose whatever belongs to him.. And you will be the cause of his every misery!" And Khushi opened her eyes as the words of the priest brought her back to reality.. " Do you Khushi Kumari Gupta take Nanda Kishore to be your legally wedded husband?"

****

In another life,

I (you) would be your(my) girl

We'd keep all our promises,

be us against the world

In another life,

I would make you stay

So I don't have to say you were

The one that got away

The one that got away

And Khushi walked back towards the door of the church, at the arms of NK.. She could see the smile on everyone's face, her granny, La.. Her eyes searched for Arnav but in vain.. He was nowhere to be seen.. And as she stepped out of the church, her eyes fell on Arnav, standing next to the car.. Unconsciously she let go of NK's arms and walked towards Arnav..  And she said... " Why? Why you found someone for me if you have no guts to hear me saying yes for someone else." He smiled and replied.. " I'm human Khushi.. And this is unbearable.. But deep inside.. I know NK will keep you happy.. Else I would have never allow you to reach this altar.. I'll always be the perfect one for you Khushi.. But we both loved each other so much that we chosen separate ways.. But I promised.. Next life you are only mine.." and he extended his right hand as he said.. " promise me khushi.. In another life, we'll fight for each other..." Her tears threatened to fall.. " Don't Khushi.. Don't cry.. I want you to be happy.. Because if you smile, if you laugh.. Wherever I am in this world.. I'll be smiling and laughing with you.." Khushi pushed away his hands as she fell into his arms.. " I promise Arnav.. I promise.. I'll be happy for you...!" And she pulled back.. Looking into his eyes, she said.. " Wherever I go.. I'll always feel your presence.. Your heart.. Your friendship will always be with me.. Always!"

I Love You.. Always, Arnav!

I Love You.. Always, Khushi!

The ooo-one (way) (x3)

The one that got away

THE END