Arnav was feeling low her tears, her pain was that all surrounded his mind. He purposely messaged Khushi instead of calling her as he was very well aware that she would identify through his voice that he was not in a good mood. He also knew that she must be worried about him being drenched in the rain so he had to first stop her from fretting so he messaged her but in actual he had lied to her. He hasn't even changed his clothes. He felt so much baffled by his own self he wanted to punish himself but what should he do? He just can't kill himself his life belonged to her but for the moment he wanted to do something with himself. "What should I do? " he was feeling annoyed. It was still raining. He didn't know what exactly got into his mind. He came out of his room and stood at poolside motionless. He decided that his punishment would be to deteriorate his health. There was no one at home so who would stop him from getting drenched in such a heavy rain if not emotionally he would hurt himself by affecting his health. Also, Khushi had to go to N.K.'s house so they won't meet so she won't know it and he will be successful in punishing himself. It was almost one hour he was still standing there the downpour hadn't stopped yet. Slowly he felt dizzy but still, he paid no heed he was completely drenched. He felt cold but he wasn't moving an inch. He felt drowsy and his head started to spin as he was drained both physically and emotionally. He held his head and soon fell unconscious.

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It was morning the alarm rang waking up Khushi. Today felt different she smiled as she woke up. She thought to give him a call she needs to know how he was feeling now."He might be sleeping. I will freshen up then will give him a call or who knows he might give me a call" she thought.

After some time she came out bathing. She was getting ready when her phone rang she expected it be of him but it was Aman. "Hello, bhai Good Morning"

"Good morning, Are you ready we are going together? I will pick you in an hour. Okay with you?" Aman asked

"Yeah sure, Bhai I am getting another call so I will hang up," she said.

It was from N.K.

Somewhere she was expecting his call and here he was not giving her a call. N.K. gave her a call just to remind her to be on time to which she assured him that she would be reaching soon with Aman.

She checked her inbox to see if he had dropped a message or something. I can also give him a call a big deal. But then he will think I am desperate which I can't show him. She was talking to herself. She decided to wait for some more time until she prepares breakfast. Some more time passed but there was no call. She felt disappointed it wasn't such a big issue as such it was just a call she tried explaining herself but when had she been patient when it was about him? She picked up her phone and dialled his number but he wasn't answering she gave him 2-3 calls but again he didn't answer.

"He is alone at home and isn't picking up the phone. Is he sleeping till now but he gets up early. I am bothering unnecessarily he must be alright. Yesterday also he gave you a call he will call just stop overthinking Khushi."Some five minutes passed but he hasn't given a call yet. She was feeling something was not right her sixth sense was telling her there was something yesterday also he sounded low it was not just because of cold and what about it is he ill? She gave him another call but again there was no answer. She had no other number to contact him. What should she do? She called Aman Hello, bhai Arnav isn't picking up my call will you call him, please?

If he is not picking your call why would he pick my call he said teasingly.

I am serious bhai please you have any other number of his? she asked.

Yeah, I have his landline number I will text you said, Aman, as he cuts the call.

She receives his number and gives a call on Landline.

Hello, came a voice.

Hello, Can I talk to Arnav she said?

Arnav baba to so rahe hai(Arnav baba is sleeping) replied Hariprakash

Achha to vo thik hai ? Kab tak uthenge(Oh, is he ok? When will he wake up) she asked.

Vaise to baba jaldi uth jaate hai par aaj uthe nahi vaise aap kon bol rahe hai(Generally he wakes up early but today he isn't up yet by the who are you ?) hp asked.

Hum Khushi hai aap ek baar unhe utha ayenge(I am Khushi, Will you wake him up for once?) she said.

Rukiye hum dekhte hai(Wait, I will see) said HP moving towards Arnav's room.

Arnav baba he said and then as he knocked the door it opened on its own. He hasn't locked the door at night. Hari Prakash gets inside his room. He was not in his room he again called his name but there was no response. He turned to poolside and saw him lying on the floor probably unconscious. Arnav baba he came closer to Arnav. He checked Arnav he had a high fever. Hello, Khushi Ji Arnav baba ko to tez bukhaar hai(Hello Khushiji, Arnav baba is having a high fever)

What? Khushi panicked.Par(But)?

Hum badi Malkin ko phone karte hai(I will call Badi Malkin(Ratna)) he said stressed.

Nahi hum aa rahe hai ghar aap please call mat kijiye. Aap unka khayal rakhiye hum aa rahe hai. (No, I am coming there you please don't call her. You just take care of him till I reach )[Aunty will get worried if she knew he is ill]she thought.

Just then the doorbell rang. She opened the door Aman was standing there. Let us go we are already late he said.

Bhai, he has a fever I need to be with him she said.

What? How and when and what about N.K.'s house ceremony, don't take me wrong Khushi but then his family can take care of him N.K. will feel bad he said.

He is alone his family is out of the city to attend a wedding I need to go now she said.

Oh, but N.K. I will explain to him later Aman assured her.

Arnav is more important bhai please drop me at his mansion she said all hyper.

Alright, Let us go he said agreeing with her.

She quickly locked the door. They came downstairs she sat beside Aarav in the car. Aman started to drive.

Bhau, wow you look so pretty. Thank you, sweety, she kissed his cheek.

Khushi, I will handle N.K. Don't stress yourself with it and I have already given the doctor a call he will reach till we will be there okay? Aman said.

Khushi nodded.

Who is sick? Alisha questioned.

Arnav has fever Khushi replied. Though the way to Arnav's house was just a 20 minutes drive for Khushi, she felt like 1-minute equal to an hour.

What is Mr A not well? bhua I will also come with you. Dad will take my chocolates from N.K. chachu Aarav told.

No, Aarav you are not going with bhua said, Aman.

No, Dad, I want to go said Aarav.

Please sweety N.K. chachu will get upset if you won't go there she tries to explain him.

Surprisingly he agreed without fuss. They reached Raizada Mansion she entered inside along with Aman, Alisha and Aarav. She went towards his room.[Gaurds knew her as she used to come with Arnav sometimes in her college time so they didn't stop her]

Hari Prakash was standing aside Doctor was checking him. She stood near the bed Aman, Alisha and Aarav also stood behind her. The doctor wrote the prescription. Hari Prakash took the prescription from the doctor and went away to bring the medicine. Here Khushi started with her questionnaire. How is he? Is fever still high? He was fine yesterday had been just little but drenched in rainfall can it cause fever?  Aman held Khushi's arm and gestured her to stop speaking so that the doctor could say something.

He still has a high fever. I have already given him an injection. As of now, there is nothing to worry about but he needs to be taken care off otherwise he might catch pneumonia. This fever is not due to little bit contact with rain he must be wet for a long time. The doctor explained. Okay, I will take my leave.

Thank you so much. You arrived on such a short notice Aman said as he walked with doctor till the gates to drop.

That is my duty, Mr Mathur. Anyways take care of Mr Raizada.

The doctor left. Aman was about to go inside when he got a call from N.K... He explained N.K. the situation and moved inside the mansion.

They decided to leave as it was already late for the ceremony. Khushi came out till door. Khushi if you face any problem call me Aman said. She nodded in approval. They left she too moved inside and sat beside Arnav. He was fine yesterday then how can he fell so sick so easily there is something I don't know' she was thinking she checked if he still had the temperature. His fever was reduced. She covered him properly with the duvet and closed the poolside glass. The weather was cool. She heard a sound she looked back Arnav was murmuring something in his unconscious state. She kneeled down to hear what it was. "Khushi, Khushi I am sorry. Jaan I couldn't keep you away from pain. Khushi... Khushi, punish me" He was having a nightmare probably. She shook him to wake him he stopped murmuring but was still sleeping. She sat on the recliner.

After some time H.P. came with the medicines and handed it over to her.H.P. Ji I want to ask you something. 

Haan puchiye(Yes ask) he said.

Jab humne aapko phone kiya.Tab Arnav kaha the? 

Hum kamre me aye to Baba yaha nahi the vo to poolside ke pass me behosh pade the. Unke Kapde gile the Hume lagta hai vo Puri raat baarish me bheege hinge. Unhone kapde bhi nahi badle the. (When I came into the room he wasn't here. He was lying unconscious near poolside. His clothes were wet. I think he drenched himself in rain whole night. He didn't change his dress either )

The shock would be an understatement for what she felt at the moment. Why would he drench himself in rain? He didn't even change his clothes? What was he doing at poolside in such cool weather? So there was something that he hid from her his voice was low. She was right.

To unhone khud coffee banake pee thi ya aapne banake di thi?(So did he made coffee for himself or you made for him?) 

Coffee? kesi coffee? kab? Raat ko ghar aate hi baba  apne room me chale gaye aur phir bahar aaye hi nahi.(Coffee? What coffee? When? As soon as he came home he went to his room and didn't come out of it.)

She was getting shocked aftershock. Did he lie to her then? What was he up to? She needed answers.  Arnav was the only person who could clarify her doubts. She really hopes what she was thinking was not the real reason for him doing the things that way. If what she thought would be true. She would be really disappointed with him. 

Okay, so I end it here. Waiting for your comments and vote. Do tell me how was it?

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Luvarshi