PART 34

Khushi was besieged by tremors.It was as if every barrier that she had made to barricade her emotions had broken down and her pain flooded her en mass.

ASR held her as she sobbed,in a fierce embrace.His insides twisted seeing her anguish yet he couldn't do anything.The feeling of helplessness frustrated him.He could only too well see the magnitude of her immense hurt.

Suddenly khushi's phone rang and she took it out with shaky fingers.It was from Akash.She swallowed,trying to find her voice futilely.

Understanding her condition,ASR gently took her mobile from her hands.

''I'll talk to Akash.''He assured her and received the call.

''Khushi where are you?Why haven't you reached the office yet?Payal has called me at least a hundred times till now!Do you know how worried we were?Your phone was also not reachable!Just tell me where you are and I'll come and pick yo....''Akash shot questions faster that Malinga picks up a yorker!

''Akash relax!''

Akash was shocked to hear ASR's methodical voice on the phone.

''Bhai,you!But I called on khushi's cell...!''He trailed off uncertainly.

''Khushi is with me Akash!She was upset so I took her out for some fresh air.We'll be there in a few.Manage the office till then.''

''Sure bhai!''Akash replied and bit his lip.

''Bhai,is khushi OK?"He asked anxiously.

''Of course she is all right!Don't worry about her and yeah tell this to Payal too.'' ASR assured.

Akash immediately dialled a number after cutting the call.He had to tell his di.

ASR and khushi remained in the snug haven of their embrace,both unwillin to come out of it.Khushi's sobs had long died down,still they were welded to each other,like two pieces of puzzle,fitting together perfectly.

ASR had hios arms wrapped around her petite waist and buried his face in her sweet-smelling hair.Khshi had shivers down her spine,everytime she felt his warm breath tickling her hair line.

She sort of noticed when shadows of surrounding trees grew shorter and beating sunlight became opressive.Reluctantly,she came out of Arnav's warm embrace. 

ASR protested slightly by tightening his arms before letting her go.Khushi glanced at her watch and was stunned to see the time.It was a little beyond noon.

She had spent nearly 4 hours clinging to ASR!She looked up at him,a faint blush adorning her soft cheeks which promptly turned crimson at one look of ASR's wet shirt that she had conveniently sodden for hours.

''I'm sorry!''She said sheepishly,looking at him from under her lashes.

ASR smiled crookedly at her,loving her blush.

''Its Ok khushi!''

''I shouldn't have lost control like that but its just that...I get reminded of that Swapnil whenever I see Shyam!''Khushi admitted,her voice pale with revulsion and disgust.

ASR clenched his fist,trying to control the pang of ire that shot up his body.

''Don't worry khushi.If that pervert Shyam dared to hurt you,I'll screw him!''He promised,warming khushi's entire being.