Chapter 2

 

Suddenly someone came into the room where she was and saw her awake. He went near her while she tried to back away. The man knew not to mess with this girl as his boss would kill him. So he went back out only to fetch some food for Khushi. He went near Khushi again as she struggled to move back but the man grabbed her and made her sit up. As she was still tied up he pulled her scarf of her face but as soon as he did that Khushi screamed. "Bachao (Help)." The man put his hand over her mouth and pulled out a knife showing her. Khushi looked at the knife and was scared out of her wits. "If you scream again I will use this to scar your pretty little face. You got that." Khushi just nodded a yes as she was very frightened in that moment. He moved his hand and removed her other scarf from her hands so she was free. He moved the tray full of food towards her and indicated for her to eat before he left. Khushi looked at the food but didn't want to eat. She started shuffling backwards towards the wall where she clutched her knees towards herself and cried her heart out wondering if she would ever get recused.

As she closed her eyes her being in up close contact to Arnav came to mind. "Arnavji" she spoke softly through her tears.

Arnav suddenly opened his eyes shouting Khushi.' He felt as though she was calling him. He looked around his room and didn't find her but he was sure he felt as though she was calling out to him to help her. He looked down at himself and realised he was still in his clothes from last night. He got up and went to the bathroom to freshen up. He looked at himself in the mirror but the only person who was clouding his mind was Khushi. He hated not being able to do anything at this moment because he didn't know where to start looking for her.

Anjali came up to his room as Arnav walked and informed him that they were all heading to the gupta's. Arnav didn't hesitate a bit when he said he was coming as well. This surprised Anjali as she had never seen Arnav react this way before. She could tell something was up but left thinking that he was just concerned for Khushi like he had been before.

All the Raizada's arrived at the gupta's who were very distressed about what was happening. Nani was trying her best to console both Garima and Madhumati and Akash and Anjali were trying to console Payal but nobody was happy. "Naniji I know we shouldn't be talking about this but we will have to postpone the wedding" Garima said sadly. "Don't worry about the wedding at this moment in time. We will think about all that once Khushi is found safe and sound. We will not talk about Akash and Payal's marriage until Khushi is back home and well" Nani spoke with conviction.

"Umm.. how's uncle doing?" Anjali asked. "Not well Di. He was restless all night thinking about Khushi and where she could be. Bauji loves Khushi a lot and seeing anything happen to her is hurting him" Payal said as fresh tears filled her eyes remembering her childhood with Khushi. As Akash was close to her he held her in his arms.

NK who was also another person who couldn't believe this could happen to a girl so sweet. He was really starting to like Khushi slightly more than a friend even though he had only met her quite recently but he didn't know why. He felt she was a very special girl.

"Umm...aunty may I go see uncle to see how he is doing?" Shyam asked. Garima and Madhumati couldn't say no as that was bad manners in front of guests. Shyam got up and headed towards Shashi's room with his evil smirk on his face.

Arnav who had come with the whole family didn't have the courage to come inside the house. He had stayed near the car not wanting to go inside because everything around him was at that moment just reminding him of Khushi and she was not around which made the situation worse.

As he started to approach the front door of her house his phone was ringing so he took the call but wondered around towards the back. As he was listening to the person on the phone he overheard Khushi's name being mentioned by his brother-in-law and curiosity got the best of him as he moved himself closer towards the window to hear the conversation while he cut his call and put his phone on silent as not to alarm anyone that he was around.

Shyam had made his way into Shashi's room and had that evil look and smile on his face.

He walked over to the bed and spoke to Shashi. "Aaahhh uncle how are you?" Shyam asked while still grinning. Shashi just looked at him with hate. "Don't look at me like that uncle. I am only asking about your wellbeing. Well I guess we are all here to console everyone as Khushiji is missing but uncle I will let you in on a secret. She is not missing, in fact I have here" Shyam said looking his evil self. Shashi looked at him wide eyed as it dawned on him that Khushi had been kidnapped by Shyam. He tried to move his hand towards Shyam as much as possible but all in vain. "Oh uncle there is nothing you can do about this. Actually your daughter overheard me planning something and I knew she would go and tell everyone my plans. So I couldn't let that happen. Khushiji needs to learn that I am only doing all this so we can be together. Once my plans are done Khushiji and I will be able to get married with or without your families blessing. She will be mine uncle soon" Shyam said while laughing manically. "You take care uncle. I will need to leave before rani sahiba gets suspicious." With that Shyam left leaving Shashi feeling helpless that he couldn't do anything for his princess.

Outside Arnav had heard the entire conversation and this made him feel mad as hell. Khushi had been kidnapped by my brother-in-law he thought. He clenched his hands trying hard to control his temper. He was angry, very angry. He closed his eyes to try and control his temper and all he could think about was his di. She would be devastated if she were to find out but at this moment he had to also think about Khushi. His eyes opened immediately and it was as though he knew what he needed to do.

He walked to the back of the house and entered the house that way. He made his way through the house opening all the doors to see which was Shashi's bedroom. Once he found it he entered the room only to find Shashi crying. Shashi looked up to see Arnav walking towards him. Arnav sat beside him looking directly in to Shashi's eyes he said "Please don't worry uncle. I will bring Khushi back to you, that I promise." Shashi for the first time saw sincerity in Arnav's eyes which he had never seen before. He had heard things about Arnav through his daughter's but had never had the privilege to meet Arnav face to face. As Shashi knew Arnav was a very powerful businessman he now had no doubt in his mind that Arnav will do what he had said. Shashi carefully and very slowly moved his hand towards Arnav where Arnav had his hand and placed his hand on Arnav's in a way giving Arnav his full blessing while trying to smile through his tears. Arnav for the first time in his life saw how much a father was putting his faith in Arnav. Arnav put his other hand over Shashi's before he got up to leave.

Arnav was now determined to make sure Khushi was back safe and sound. He went out the way he came and got onto the phone to someone whom he had arranged a meeting with.

As Arnav put his phone down Anjali called him to find out where he was.

Arnav had told her he had a meeting with someone which he could not avoid to miss.

Once in the car Arnav went off to his meeting.

Over at the warehouse Khushi was still crying. She hadn't eaten a thing and was wondering what she was going to do. There seem to be no escape from this. She wished she had never met Shyam as none of this would have ever happened.

She lay her head back and started to fall unconscious again as she was not only exhausted but due to her crying a lot and not eating her body was starting to give up.

As she felt her eyes dropping off all she could picture was Arnav and being in his arms. She didn't know why but she felt safe there but at the moment she was in trouble in deep trouble. She could no longer keep her eyes open, her head tilted towards the right onto some boxes and she fell unconscious.

Arnav had gone out to meet an old friend.

His name was Raj Malhotra. Arnav hadn't seen him in years and by chance they had met again. Raj happens to be working as a private detective and Arnav has gone to meet him to get his help on this case. Arnav and Raj met up at Raj's flat where once Arnav was invited in Raj asked him to sit down.

"So Arnav what can I do for you. Over the phone you sounded angry and anxious. What's wrong?" asked raj looking at Arnav who seemed to be very angry at this moment. "My cousin's fiance's sister has been kidnapped" Arnav answered. "I need you to help find her but on the discreet as I would like nobody to find out she has been kidnapped." "Why ever not?" Raj asked. "Her reputation can't be ruined because of this" Arnav answered slightly agitated. "Woah! Arnav. Calm down" as Raj placed his hand on Arnav's shoulder making Arnav turn towards his friend. "Ok I will do this discreetly. Do you suspect anyone who could have done this?" Arnav turned to face forward, his hands clenched and his eyes red displaying his anger. "My brother-in-law" Arnav answered through clenched teeth. Raj heard the way Arnav had answered and knew Arnav wasn't lying but he was very angry. "Are you sure?" Raj asked. Arnav tilted his head towards his friend still angry "I'm sure" he said as he turned back. "I overheard him say so." "I will do everything I can" Raj said to try and calm Arnav down. Arnav suddenly stood up to leave. "I have to go but remember no one is to know about this." With that he left to head off back to work.

Arnav wanted to go back to work because if he went anywhere near the gupta house he would surely kill Shyam at this moment and he couldn't do that not with his di involved. He loved his di. She was his family. He couldn't see her hurt but at the same time he felt it was also his responsibility to get Khushi back. He didn't know why but when Khushi is in trouble he felt he always had to be there so nothing happens to her. At the moment he hated feeling helpless.

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rashika2013-10-05 18:20:04