Chapter 2 - Jo Akh lad jave(when eyes meet)
warning - some explicit words are there in this chapter, PG13 advised
It was 2 days later when Arnav met 'Ms. Heartbreaker Gupta' again. Although in last 2 days he had tried to meet her by hanging out around the building where drama school's classes were held, he rarely saw even a glimpse of her. Today being a Friday he had every plan to resort to full mode stalking when Akash and Lavanya dragged him to a famous club on campus. Apparently today was 'Bollywood night' in the club, where all Bollywood songs would be played.
He had reluctantly agreed and went with them but he was already thinking of ways to excuse himself. And that's when he saw HER. Khushi Gupta at her finest! she had just entered the club. He wanted to be sure he really saw her there and was not dreaming so immediately took quick steps to her
"Hey Khushi!" he called her from behind and she turned. She didn't recognize him at first
"Its me, we met that day in the university when you had erm...that ermm breakup?" he didn't know how to tell her about their first meet from 2 days ago. She still looked on without any expressions
"Anyway, my name is Arnav and I am visiting my cousin who to goes to NYU. I go to Harvard by the way" he tried to boast and that got a reaction from her
"Well, your clothes scream of that and if I were you I wouldn't wear it for a night like this" she said sarcastically pointing at his hoodie that was flaunting Harvard's logo. And with that she turned again and went straight to the dance floor
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Shuru
Start
Jo Akh Lad Jaave
When my eyes meet Yours
(Why my gaze strikes Your gaze)
Saari Raat Neend Na Aave
I can't find sleep all night long
Mainu Bada Tadpaave
It torments me a lot
Dil Chain Kahin Na Paave Paave Paave
My heart doesn't find peace/rest
Khushi danced at the center of the dance floor, doing very slow dance steps, yet completely captivating everyone's attention. the way she emoted through her eyes, her facial expressions of an innocent girl who was just happy in her own world, her knee length dress that showed her curves right and then her sensual moves. She danced like a dream
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"no one can match her steps, so many have tried and made a fool out of themselves" Arnav heard someone comment from the crowd.
"well time to change few things here" saying so Arnav removed his hoodie and kept it at his bar stool, flaunting his black T shirt that he was wearing underneath. Confidently, he stepped on the dance floor
Khann Khann Khann Khann Choodi
Your bangle is jingling
Teri Khann Khann Khann Khann Khanke Re
Your bangle is jingling
Khann Khann Khann Khann Khanke
It is jingling
Khushi was surprised to see him join her at the center of the dance floor and like every other guy that tried to partner with her for dance, she gave him a few moments to show if what he got
Vekh Vekh Ke Chehra
Looking at Your face
Mera Dil Yeh Dhak Dhak Dhadke Re
My heart is beating fast
Dil Yeh Dhakk Dhakk Dhadke
My heart is beating fast
The way he matched her every move, led her at some times and let her lead others impressed her. This was the first time someone who actually matched upto her dancing skills with equal poise
Le Gayi Meri Jaan, Haan Teri Ek Look
My life was taken away by one look of Yours
Badshah Ke Gaane Ke Jaise Koi Hook
Just like the hook of a Badshah song
Dekh Ke Chanda Vi Gaya Tujhe Chhup
Looking at You, even the Moon became silent
Baat Meri Sunn Baby Bilkul Chup
Listen to what I am saying baby, silently
He pulled her to him by her waist, swaying her at the same time. Like the line from the song, he was sure even moon was speechless in front of her beauty.
Main Baawli Hoon Teri
I am crazy about You
Tu Jaan Hai Na Meri
You are the love of my life, aren't You?
Bas Pyaar Hi Hai Maanga
I have just asked for love from You
Kis Bata Ki Hai Deri
What are You waiting for?
She continued dancing around him enacting the lines, though they didn't held any meaning for her unlike him
Aaja Chal Tu Mere Saath Yaara Chal Tu
Come with me, my partner, just come
Yeh Raat Kabhi Na Aave Aave Aave...
This night will not come again
Akh Lad Jaave
My eyes meet Yours
Saari Raat Neend Na Aave
I can't find sleep all night long
Mainu Bada Tadpaave
It torments me a lot
Dil Chain Kahin Na Paave Paave Paave
My heart doesn't find peace
They continued dancing for a while and eventually moved out of the dance floor to a silent corner of the club. It was imperative what they both wanted at that moment
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As soon as they reached a secluded corner, Arnav pulled Khushi to him and immediately put his lips on hers. She too reciprocated with equal passion, pulling him by cupping his face. Her soft lips against his eager ones felt like a spark for the fire that was slowly igniting between them.
After what felt like an eternity, they pulled away from each other breathing heavily. Arnav was looking at her through hooded eyes while Khushi composed herself in time. It was inevitable to deny the pull she had felt to him in that short time but she needed to clear a few things
"Look, before you start assuming things and ask me to come over to your dorm room or something, let me make one thing very clear, I don't do serious relationships. And certainly, don't do casual hook ups so if you are looking for getting laid, I am not the right girl" she said with a stern face, stumping him at her directness. He was impressed for the umpteenth time that night. What was this girl? One minute she gave in to his advances like a smitten girl, next moment she laid out her conditions without any ado
"Well, thanks for the heads up Ms. Gupta and I assure you that is not on my mind. Though, I wont deny that I would love for you and me doing more than kissing, I know we can take this slow" he said with a goofy smile but she probably had expected him to say something else because she was looking at him with unsure look
"What? I am being honest too, I thought you liked that" Arnav said
"Hmm very smart Mr. Harvard"
"I am being honest Khushi. look, I know you are used to this attention from boys but I am not trying to fool around with you. I am actually smitten by you, from the moment I have seen you on campus, I can't think about anything else but you. And I don't mean just to be in your arms, I want to be in your life, for whatever time you will allow me to. I want to know you"
"They all say the same things you know? and then want only one thing! sex! I am done with it, Arnav!" she didnt know why she said that, why she wished for at least this guy to be different
He could see how hurt she was and how her opinions of the opposite gender were strong. He felt sad yet he knew she wasn't completely wrong, guys from his own friend circle wanted to date only so they could 'get laid'. Although, he wasn't of that school of thought! He had dated girls and sometimes it would get physical but that wasn't why he dated. He wanted someone whom he could look at and feel at peace, someone whom he could introduce to his friends saying, 'she's my girl' and someone who made him feel wanted for more than just her body! So far, none touched his heart like that but Khushi, she was a keeper! And a girl like her deserved to be wanted for who she was! Because she was special and now, she was so close to being his! He at least saw a chance and he would ensure she never leaves him. Determined with that, he held her hands in his and looked in her eyes with a capturing gaze
"Give me 2 weeks khushi. I will prove it you that I am different and if you still feel you don't want me to be in your life, I will leave without any word. But please let me show you what I feel about you" he said and waited for her reply with a baited breath
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A/N – I love this song and the playful lyrics and tone it has. I imagined them while listening to it and hope you guys can do that too :P
Might update next chapter sooner than nextThursday. stay tuned and please vote if you liked it so far 🤗
