Chapter 48

- Recap

Thousand milestones away a private jet touched down the ground of Cape Town Airport. The securities guard helped Arnav Singh Raizada, by clearing his way towards the Mercedes Benz. Arnav lifted a sleeping Khushi in his arms and make her seat on the backseat of the vehicle. During the entire journey, she had no clue where she had been flown. Probably after one or two hours she would be awake. Steady! The Nurse was kept close to Khushi to check her pulse and BP for every one hour. Starting from the journey and now, her condition was stable but yet Arnav didn't want to risk her life. He knew he shouldn't take a rush step by bringing her here but at the same time he couldn't take anymore shits from either Khushi or the family. If she doesn't want to fight then he would fight!

**PM LATER

Part 45

Cape Town, South Africa

Once touching down the second popular city of South Africa, Arnav immediately commanded his security team to drive the car to his private harm house. No one knew about the new resident that he bought few years ago, not even Aman Mathur.

He assigned few duties to the security team and even informed the housekeeping staffs to fill in the fridge. While, flying from Kashmir he couldn't inform them properly though he was doing now. Whereas, Khushi was still lying unconscious in the bed with the nurse accompanying her..

Arnav walked towards the farm where all the horses were placed. They were taken care by the care taker. While, Arnav kept fulfilling all the necessity of the animals even when he wasn't around..

Paul: "Nice to see you here, Arnav.." The men in late fifties shake his hand with Arnav without hiding the grin he had on his face.

Arnav: "How are you Paul? How's everything going on here?" He knew Paul when he came to Cape Town to see this place and at last bought it as his private residents as he liked African concept of horse coming with house.. Just because he doesn't have any intention to trash the horse cage and also with the help of the agent he found out about Paul.. Who had deep love toward horses and used to be wranglers before he retired from the government field. Paul accommodation been arranged by Arnav and his monthly payment more than enough to feed three family..

Paul: "I'm good and so does this place.. Your horses are doing well too.. Just few days back the vet was here to check them.. The report showed a positive result.." He smiled..

Arnav: "You're doing an excellent job with them.." Arnav patted the men's shoulder. "Will you mind giving me tour? It been long I didn't come here." He asked and mentioned politely..

Paul: "Why not? . . . Come.." Their legs walked towards the ranches to see the horses that were looking healthy and beautiful. Arnav could see the place developed much better than before. Even the horses get a proper care unlike when he bought them. They were looking sick and un-groomed.

While touring around a girl in her twenties approached them. She was wearing a white shirt with tight brown pant along with the cowboy shoes and hat. Her eyes brimmed with a smile playing on her face.

Lucy: "Dad, I just checked on the babies and informed the workers to feed them.." Paul nodded with his head. Then, he turns towards Arnav to introduce the very young woman.

Paul: "Arnav, this is my daughter Lucy.." Lucy leaned her hand forward without letting her smile drop from her face. No doubt she found the men in front of her handsome. And Arnav greeted her by extending his hand. "And Lucy, this is Arnav. The owner of this place.."

Arnav: "Hi.." He approached shortly.

Paul: "Lucy can you please accompany Arnav for a moment.. I need to switch off the store lights.." Once Paul leave, silent brimmed surround them. Whereas, Lucy wasn't typical type of girl. She always has some material to talk about and this time it wasn't less.

Lucy: "I heard a lot about you from my Dad.."

Arnav: "That's really nice to hear.." He said while looking front towards the horses that were eating grass.

Lucy: "You're here for business? .. Errmm.. Sorry for asking. You didn't visit this place right from the time you bought it. Probably, this is your first time.. I guess.. Dad said you're busy with business and don't have much time. I understand though.."

Arnav: "Good observation anyway.. Yeah, that's true this is my first time to come here. It's not for business but personal.." Lucy about to ask more but a nurse in uniform literally stopped her tongue from twisting.

Nurse: "ASR.. She already wake up.." From the nurse expression Arnav could feel that Khushi already created a scene.

Arnav: "Excuse us.." He said hurriedly while followed the Nurse towards the house where he could find Khushi. Whereas, Lucy keep staring the two figures until they disappeared from her eyes. She pouted slightly before resuming her work.

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Security: "Ma'am you're not allowed to come down from the bed.." The security tried to stop Khushi who come running after hearing the loud scream. He thought something serious happened but once he got here then he realized that his chief friend was just undergoing a shock. The Nurse went to call Arnav while the security man was trying to calm Khushi.

Khushi: "Who are you? And why you're stopping me..?"

Security: "I'm in charge for the security of this farm house.. And it's a strict order that you're not allowed to step down from the bed.. We're just following the orders. Please cooperate!" Charlie, the security guard said.

Khushi: "It's not about cooperating.. It's about what am I doing here???" She was pissed off with the guard and the Nurse. She asked a simple question and they can't answer her properly. Khushi took a deep breath before shooting another query. "Where am I now?" She asked while looking around. This place looked new and strange to her. Her brain couldn't able to register when she came here.? Probably, it's her first time. Khushi stared the guard for answer. Before he could opened his mouth, a serene voice from behind interrupted them.

Arnav: "Cape Town.. We're in Cape Town now.." Khushi's eyes jumped out from the socket as it went wider from second to second. Arnav looked at Charlie and the Nurse igroning Khushi's expression. "I'll handle from here.." Both of them leaved the room while Arnav closed the door not permitting their voices to go out from the room. "It's nice to see you screaming like this.." He smirked in a mocking tone.

Khushi: "It's not funny.." She said while gritting her teeth.

Arnav: "Was I cracking jokes over here? How come I didn't realize?" He folded his arms closed to his chest.

Khushi: "You are suc . . ." She halted her tongue from progressing. Khushi took another deep breath while her eyes lifted to look into those brown one. "Arnav.. You kidnapped me and bought me here forcefully without my permission.. This is CRIME!!" She shouted..

Arnav: "Your voice proved that you're much healthier then before.."

Khushi: "Stop being sarcastic Arnav Singh Raizada.." She hissed gritting her teeth. Anger keeps pulsing beneath her nerves. "I need to talk with my brother.." She requested..

Arnav: "You're not getting any telecommunication here.. So, forget about talking with your brother.."

Khushi: "You can't cage me like a prisoner.."

Arnav: "I can.. Because I'm given - permission.." . . . .

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Delhi, India

The Raizada and Malhotra gathered at the living room of Shantivan. Everyone was quiet. While, Sanjay was barking order on his cell. Once done, he turned to meet Aman Mathur.

Sanjay: "Did you find him?"

Aman: "No.. We're not able to trace his location. He even switched off his mobile and not replying any of my mails.."

Sanjay: "Damn..!!"

Ronit: "Search him Aman.. If you want you can put all the security on work.. He can't go far from here. Is his private jet still here?"

Aman: "Errmm... Uncle, Arnav took the private jet with him. From my prediction he's not in India. He might fly outside." All the faces that were present looked surprised.

Sanjay: "Shit!!" He cursed beneath his breath.. "This will make our work more difficult.."

Zain: "Sanjay, everyone here know that Arnav won't hurt Khushi.. Including you too.. We.."

Sanjay (Interrupting): "It's not about hurting Khushi.. It's about my sister.. How can I seat without knowing where my sister is? I don't even know is she safe? Is she still sick? I want to know how she's doing?? Am I asking a lot??" He lashed when they don't understand him.

He was just reacting like a brother should when their sisters were missing. And he had been told about Khushi and Arnav story which been narrated by Zain to the entire family. As a result, all of them were shocked. Because they didn't saw any love angle growing between them.. Whereas, Sanjay remained silent without letting a word to escape from his mouth.. He wanted to hear from Khushi itself.

Sanjay: "I'm going to contact Police.. What Arnav did is wrong! Khushi have her grandpa and brother here. He can't simply kidnap my sister just because he is so much in love with her." Sanjay was about to dial the respective number but been stopped . . .

Khalash: "You're not going to do anything Sanjay.." Now, the entire eyes move towards Khalash. The old man continued.. "Arnav didn't kidnap Khushi. I told him to take her away from here.. They're fine and reached safely. You don't have to worry about Khushi.." Shock reflected on their faces.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Khushi: "What? . . . Nannu?" Khushi started to think all over again.. How come her Grandpa knew about her and Arnav? From what she remembered she didn't told any of them. But least she knew they men was observing her from many days. He even find out hers and Arnav pictures in her mobile when they were sitting at the balcony and Khushi left downstairs to get her grandpa's shawl. From that moment, Khalash started to find more information about Khushi and Arnav. Once he was confirmed about everything he doubt, he rang Arnav on the same night when Khushi was admitted in Kashmir Unit Care. He was the one who told Arnav to take Khushi away from here for time being as he knew his granddaughter very well so does her stubbornness.

Arnav: "It's not surprising.. Probably everyone knew about us already.." Arnav took the couch opposite her bed. He was feeling tired for standing too long.

Khushi: "When this happened?" She asked to clear puzzles in her mind.

Arnav: "When you stuck at the slope. Unintentionally, I told everyone.. And I'm not regretting. I should have done this long back.." Khushi closed her mouth with her mind running over how and what Krystal and Zain might feel? And her family?

Khushi: "How can you be so selfish?" That one phase boiled Arnav's anger.

Arnav: "Yes I am selfish when it come to you..!!" He shouts.

Khushi: "Arnav - I..." Been interrupted..

Arnav: "Stop Khushi!!! I had enough of you..! How long you want to behave like this? Others others others..!! Where are we?" Anger erupting on his face which gone red as someone dipped him in the blended chili tank. "Your Nannu was right.. You're one hell stubborn kid.. For other's you can die but other won't die for you Khushi.. Just remember this!!" Even with the idea of Khalash, Arnav bought Khushi here. But hearing her accusing him selfish, it was more than enough to wound him. He thought she would realize her love for him and his undying love but here everything when opposite. She was still behaving like yesterday. He walked towards the door..

Khushi: "Arnav . . Wait.." She was about to step down from the bed but...

Arnav: "Don't you dare come down from that bed.. It won't take me a second to handcuff you. You better seat where you're right now!" He barked angrily.

To be continued..

**PM LATER

Guys, I'm sorry for disappearing just like that. It was just that i wasnt in term and mood to write fictions for time being. I was off from IF for few weeks. Now, getting back into writing skins. So, please tolerate my lateness for time being. And another 3 fics i will update by this week itself before sending pm out.