Chapter 2 :Getting Along
Khushi couldn't believe her luck. Without even an interview she had been selected for the job, the job of assisting Arnav Singh Raizada. The man who dominated page 3 of all famous newspapers and this month was on the cover page of People's magazine which cited him one among the top 3 Indian billionaires. Most eligible bachelor; Dashing Raizada; Hottest bussinesman in the town; were just a few adjectives used on a daily basis to define him.
Though all this had never mattered to Khushi, it was Sheetal and her other college friends who used to keep her updated about the recent if's and but's used by the breath takingly handsome ASR.
Breaking her line of thoughts, Khushi took out her cell phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, Jiji? You won't believe this but I have got the job. Now very soon things will be back to what they were" She informed Payal, her elder sister.
"But Khushi..." Payal sounded tensed and worried.
"No if's and But's Jiji. I am on my way to home. Once I get there we'll talk" Khushi cut in happily.
"No it's not that. Babuji.." Payal tried explaining.
"What happened to Babuji? Is he okay?" Khushi felt a chill going down her spine.
"He got another minor attack and doctor Uncle is checking him"
"Okay, I'll be there in 10 mins, Jiji" Khushi disconnected and asked the auto rickshaw driver to hurry up.
~~***~
"Are you nuts ASR? Do you even know what you just did?" Aman screamed.
"Shut Up, Aman. Stop screaming at me. I am your Boss, not a bloody peon" Arnav shot back.
"Oh, I am so sorry, dear Boss. But do you even realize that we have almost lost this deal? All because of you" Aman told.
"F*** the deal, Aman. AR Fashions isn't going to close down just because we didn't bag ONE deal. And now please get lost" Arnav Said, getting impatient and irritated at the same time.
Aman found it quite surprising that his boss cum best friend is acting so casual after losing the best deal of the season, especially when they had been getting their asses kicked by him for not being serious enough about the deal. Arnav had badly wanted the deal as the previous year they hadn't been able to bag it due to Akash's inefficiency.
And today when the meeting was going on, Arnav had been weirdly silent and absent-minded, busy in his own thoughts.
And just as the meeting was concluding, the client asked Arnav if he liked the presentation and Arnav had replied with,
"Oh, your lips, I love the way they move. Are they as soft as they look?" leaving everyone in the room shocked beyond wits.
The client had abruptly ended the meeting and ran for his sanity, bewildered by Arnav's remark.
And then Aman had excused everyone and asked them to leave, stating Arnav isn't well.
"What's up with you?" Aman dropped in a serious tone.
"Leave me alone, will you?" Arnav got out of his chair and walked towards the glass walls of the cabin, his mind elsewhere.
"Don't tell me it's a girl" Aman said, though highly doubting the possibility.
As deep as he knew his friend, Arnav had never been affected by a girl or been in a relationship. He was always business-oriented when it came to interact with girls. To be short, Arnav Singh Raizada was one-woman-man.
"Girl?" Arnav wondered to himself. He was sure that Khushi attracts him, invoking the feelings which always have been dormant. But can it be more than just attraction?
"I kindly request Mr. Raizada to let his plane of thoughts land back to the runaway" Aman said, clicking his fingers before his eyes which helped Arnav snap back to reality.
"F*** off, Aman" Arnav said, turning at him all in once and faking glares so that Aman would let him rest in peace.
"Answer me and I will" Aman replied, reminding Arnav once again that he was equally obstinate.
"I actually have a better option" Arnav said as his hand slid inside his trousers' pocket and from there emerged his cell phone.
"Shall I?" He asked, eyes glinting with mischief while his fingers dialed some number.
"Hey Come on, I was just leaving" Aman said hurriedly, sweat beads collecting on his forehead.
"I see" Arnav smirked.
"That wasn't fair ASR but anyways mark my words, if it is a girl be aware. Girls are pain-killers" Aman said before turning towards the exit.
"Pain-killers?" Arnav repeated.
"Means they kill you with excessive pain" Aman said turning to give him a last meaningful look and disappeared out of the cabin.
"Crazy-head" Arnav muttered, his phone slipping back to his pocket.
~~***~~
"He is out of danger for now. But you'll have to take precautions regarding his condition. He wouldn't be able to survive another attack. So please be extra cautious with him" The doctor instructed the Gupta family who kept nodding at his every statement.
"And he'll strictly have to follow the diet-chart I have provided. Here is the prescription, get these medicines as soon as possible"
"Thank You, doctor Saahab. We are very grateful to you" Buaji joined her hands and said tearfully.
"No please. Do not thank me. It's our duty" Doctor replied as he headed for the door and Khushi followed him.
"Everything is okay, doctor?" she asked after they reached the main door.
"For now he is good. But the surgery is compulsory" Doctor said in a slow voice.
"I know doctor Uncle. But we are short of money. How long do you think the surgery can wait?" Khushi asked, lines building across her forehead.
"Not more than six months, Khushi Beta. After that the risks will double"
"No, Doctor Uncle, we won't wait that long. I have got a job at the best place and I am sure I'll earn the expenses in two or three months" Khushi smiled a weak smile.
"I am sure you will. All the best Khushi and take care of your father" Doctor said as he left
~~***~~
*RAIZADA MANSION*
After many efforts, Arnav had finally been able to push back the re-surfacing thoughts of Khushi and was now peacefully sitting before his laptop, eyes glued to the screen when Akash knocked at the door of his room.
"Bhai?" He called out.
"Yeah, come in, Akash" Arnav answered from inside.
"So?" Akash asked, coming to lean on the back of the chair Arnav was sitting in.
"So, what?" Arnav asked, furiously typing the reply of an email.
"I mean how did the interview with Sheetal go?" Akash asked, skeptically.
"Oh, the INTERVIEW?" Arnav repeated the words; closing the laptop and completely turning to face Akash which made Akash wonder what was up.
"So, this Sheetal girl! Was she or is she your girlfriend?" Arnav asked, covering all his expressions behind a smiling mask.
"Wo..Actually Bhai she was my friend. Just friend. Anyways why do you ask?" Akash was getting a feeling that something was wrong.
"Oh nothing much, Akash. It's just that your ex-friend wanted to sleep with me" Arnav said in a really cool way.
"WHAT?" Akash's face portrayed shock as his eyes turned saucer-sized.
"That bit**! How can she? Just three days back she was telling me how deeply she's in love with me. Can't believe it, Bhai" Akash muttered, running a hand through his hair.
"Well that shouldn't come as a surprise Akash, provided she was/is your friend/girlfriend"
"I am so going to kill her, Bhai. How can she even think about sleeping with you, when I myself haven't got the chance yet?" Akash said, looking offended.
The statement made Arnav's eyebrows rise to a certain level and Akash instantly regretted speaking that aloud.
"I mean Bhai..." He stammered out the words.
"Enough, Akash. I get your meaning very well. Now what I want YOU to know is stop involving me with your friends/girlfriends or whosoever they are to you. You know I detest girls who can stoop to any level for money-making. So, from next time, avoid helping me with girls you are acquainted with. Get it? And also, stop hanging out with such types of girls" Arnav said, his every word gaining decibels.
Akash sensed the ASR overpowering his most-of-the-times cool Bhai and he plainly nodded.
"Now go" Arnav said, now in his intrinsic tone and got back to work.
Akash stood there for a minute, lost in thoughts and then exited.
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Pearl_Oyster2018-04-21 13:05:02
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