Chapter 1
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I Am All Yours - ArHi
"Khushi!" She was all I could think of. The moment I heard maami speak her name on the phone, I knew I was wrong. I knew I was wrong in sending her to the farm house. I knew I was wrong in giving her such a harsh punishment. I knew I was wrong for not listening to her. I knew I had been wrong all along. My cell-phone buzzed and I immediately picked it up, wanting to hear Khushi's voice at the other end to tell me that she had done those bloody reports I had asked her to finish.
"Hello sir. Sir, there has been an accident at the construction site sir…"
I didn't listen any further. Cutting the line, I ran out of the house to the car and drove at speeds I have never driven at. Sh*t. What did I do? Oh god, I am such an idiot. "Why did you send her there Arnav? Why?" I asked myself. I felt my phone buzz yet again and without seeing the name flashing on the screen, I picked it up, hoping it was her.
"Hello, ASR? What did Naani say to you? Does she like me?" I heard Lavanya's nervous voice on the other side of the phone.
"You know what Lavanya? I really don't have time for you right now. I have more important things to do." And before she could reply, I cut the line. I knew she would be raging right now, but that could be taken care of later. One dress or handbag or some make-up kit or jewelry, and she will be happy again.
I got out of the car and ran towards the deserted house. They left her? Alone? With my fears rising for her safety, I ran inside the house. I knew it was not safe, but she was more important than me.
"Why these sudden feelings towards her?" My brain asked my heart.
"Remember what Anjali di said? You will know she is the one when you have the fear of losing her, when you think you will die if she is not there with you ever again, and that's when you'll know you are in love." My heart replied.
"Khushi." I screamed at the top of my voice, trying to shut my heart and brain."Khushi, can you hear me? Where are you?"
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I heard my name being called out by someone. The faint voice grew louder and in an instance I knew it was him. Arnav Singh Raizada. So, he is here. I know what he's here for. He is going to yell at me now, for not getting those reports done. That monster. Tears welled up in my eyes as I recalled what had happened 15 minutes ago. And for this, I will never forgive him.
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I sat there, crying. Why did I agree to work with him? Now I am stuck here, in this house, and… and there is no one here. My phone is not with me and I don't know if anyone will come tomorrow. I slumped to the floor and started to cry. "Someone come and save me. Someone." A few bricks fell next to me, just missing me. Startled, I got up and moved back, not realizing I was heading towards danger. I stopped in the middle of the room and closed my eyes. Why did this have to happen to me? I heard the wall above me make a noise, and before I could react, something hit my head hard and I fell to the floor. My head hurt, it felt like someone was hammering it. My hair felt damp and my eyes started to close. Feeling weak, I made an attempt to raise my hand and touched my head. It was wet and I passed away seeing my hand shine in red liquid.
I could barely open my eyes, and I felt like there was no strength in me. There was no strength in my body to move myself. I hope that monster feels guilty when I die. Tears welled up yet again as the thought of my family came to my mind. I was working for my own self-respect and here I am, losing my life to this job.
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The screaming stopped, and I didn't hear my name being yelled out again. I wanted to yell back and tell him I was here, to tell him I was still alive, to tell him to save me. But I just didn't have the strength to. Now I was sure I was going to die. He left me. Everyone left me. I smiled weakly at my fate and closed my eyes, giving in to the nature, bidding my good-bye to the world.
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I saw her bag and cell-phone lying on the floor. "She is here. She is still here." I continued climbing the stairs and at last, I reached a door. It was locked. I opened it and walked in, hoping to see her there, sitting, safe and sound. I kept walking in and saw her lying there in a pool of blood. Guilt took over me and I frantically walked over to her. I saw her smiling weakly and close her eyes. No, no. Don't give in. I am here. "Talk to her you moron." My brain screamed at me.
I held her fragile hand in mine and regretted sending her here. Her hand was cold. What was I thinking? It is pouring out there. Of course she would have been cold here in the night.
"Khushi? Khushi, open your eyes. I am here." My throat hurt and I felt my eyes well up. I was crying? Arnav Singh Raizada was crying? For an employee? "She is not just any employee. She is the one for you ASR." My heart whispered. "Khushi, listen to me." I ignored my heart and continued. Her eyes opened and I thanked God for the first time in my life. "Let's get you to the hospital." I picked her up and walked back to the car, being careful not to hurt her in any possible way but making sure I wasn't getting too late.
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I felt someone hold my hand and his voice resounded in my ears. He was here, he didn't leave. There was something different about his voice, it was softer than usual. It wasn't the same monstrous voice I am used to. It wasn't screaming at me, just asking me to listen to him, and I did that. Opening my eyes, I saw his face. His eyes were shining… shining with tears. The ASR was crying for an employee? I felt his arms slide under my body and a few minutes later, I was sleeping on a leather seat. He let me in his car? Now that's something.
"Khushi, don't close your eyes. We are just getting there. Don't, please… don't give in. please…" He was almost pleading, as if he would die without me. Was this really ASR? Or was it someone else in his body?
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I sat there on the chair outside her room. She was inside, the doctors were working on her.
"Arnav." I turned to look at di. She sat next to me, and keeping a hand on my shoulder, she continued, "How is she now?"
"I… I don't know." I replied in a dead voice.
"ASR. Why are you so tensed about her? Who cares if she dies? She is - " Lavanya began, and I felt my blood boil.
"Shut up Lavanya!" I screamed and she stared at me, wide eyed. "So what if she is just an employee. She is a human, a human who… who is in danger because of me. Did you call her family? Did you inform them that she is here? Did you pay the god damn bill?"
"No… and why should you pay for her? Who is she to -"
"She is everything, everything for me. Now go, get the payments done, call her family and send a driver to bring them here. Understood?"
She nodded and left. I sat back on my chair, resting my head against the wall and closing my eyes. "Maybe you are right, he is in love. She is the one ASR." My brain gave in to my heart and so did I. I was in love… Arnav Singh Raizada was in love. Then… what was all that between me and Lavanya?
"That's called infatuation genius." I opened my eyes to see di smiling at me. "You are thinking about Khushi aren't you? And what was all that between you and La?" I nodded sheepishly. "Have you ever paid that much attention to La? Would you ever leave an urgent meeting or an important deal to see her if she was hurt? Would you ever…. ever thinking about her first and then about yourself?" I thought about it for a second and shook my head. "And what if it was Khushi in that position?"
"I would go to save her from any corner of the wor - " I stopped mid-sentence as I realized what I was saying.
"That's exactly what I was talking about that day Arnav. You are in love." And she left.
I heard the door of her room open and the doctor came out. I rushed towards him and asked if Khushi was okay. "She is out of danger. But she will need to be here for a few more days."
I nodded and as the doctor felt, my face split into a smile. She was fine, and that was more than enough for me.
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My eyes opened to see white walls, white bed sheets, a thick white blanket on top of me, an oxygen mask on my face and a needle in my arm. I saw Payal Jiji and Bhua Ji sitting in the room, both of them almost asleep. Feeling a bit better, I tried to sit up. As I moved, my head hurt and a cry escaped my lips.
"Khushi. How are you feeling? Any better?" Jiji asked.
"Ya… I am better. Where… where is ASR?" I wanted to see him, thank him for coming there to save me. Jiji stared at me, confused. "Who told you I was here?"
"Someone named Lavanya. She called and sent a car. On ASR's orders."
I smiled. He cares. "Is he still here?"
"I don't know. Why?"
"I want to see him. He is the one who saved me. I would have been dead by now if it wasn't for him."
A few minutes later, the door creaked open and ASR walked in. "How are you feeling now?" He was back to being rude.
"Why do you act like this?"
"Huh?"
"I remember every single word you uttered to me when I was half-conscious. So, what's the mask for?"
"Miss Khushi Kumari Gupta. Why are you so careless? You… you could have died there. Why did you stay there? You should have left. I was so… Your family was so worried."
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My eyes widened as she told me that she had heard everything I said. She knew… she knew every tiny little thing. Ignoring her, I said, "Miss Khushi Kumari Gupta. Why are you so careless? You… you could have died there. Why did you stay there? You should have left. I was so…" I stopped to correct myself and continued, "Your family was so worried."
I heard her chuckle and stared at her, confused. "You will never change will you? It is all your mistake Mister Arnav Singh Raizada that I am in this state today. And you are blaming me? You really are one hell of a kind." Her voice wasn't harsh or venomous or angry, it was just… normal. "Thank you for calling my family and sending a car for them."
"I would do that for anyone. So don't get a big head okay?"
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I sighed. This man will never change will he?
"When do I get to leave this hospital? It must be so expensive. I cannot afford it."
"I am paying for it. And no, you do not have to pay me back. It is my fault you are in this state and I am owing up to my mistake." I started to speak but he stopped me. "Please Khushi. For the first time in my life I am accepting my mistake. So… please. Let me just…"
His voice trailed off and I nodded. "Okay. But can I ask you something? Why… why did you come to save me even after what I did?"
"What you did was not your mistake. And I came to save you because you are an employee."
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I stared into her eyes and that was it for me. I was done with the pretending. "Fine. I am done with the pretending. Let's get this straight. I don't hate you." I could see the shock on her face. "No, really. I mean it. I don't hate you. And why did I come to save you?" I went over and sat next to her. I held her hand and staring at it, I whispered, "Because I am all yours. And I will die without you. And I don't want to lose you."
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I stared at him as he sat next to me and held my hand. There was something in his eyes, they were not angry. They were not the same eyes I saw every day, spitting fire at me. They were… different. Still holding my hand, he whispered, "Because I am all yours. And I will die without you. And I don't want to lose you." As he finished speaking, I tightened my grip on his hand and staring into his eyes, I smiled. And for the first time, it was not a sarcastic smile. Remember I said I will never forgive him for this? I forgive him… forever.
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I wrote this on Saturday but never got around to posting it. Haven't seen the episode yet, but I am hoping nothing or very few things are similiar. :P Anyways, do hit the like tab and please do comment and let me know how it is! 
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