Chapter 61

UNSPOKEN LOVE

Chapter 56

"Sir, at 2 you have a meeting with the R and D group. Khushi told him.

"Khushi we are not in the office, you can drop that entire Sir' thing here. he said. After that mini accident in the office, he took her out to the mall for shopping but even here Khushi hadn't dropped the formalities and kept calling him Sir' in place of what he wanted to hear and that was Arnavji. It sounded more familiar to his ears.

"But we are in the office hours.

"That means I could get to hear my name from your mouth only after the office and on the weekends. He said a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"Yes. She said while reading his schedule she just received from the assistant who was working for him.

"Khushi look at me when I am talking to you. he said in annoyance not knowing what she was doing. He is already pissed from her habit of texting and when she does it in front of him, ignoring him he just gets riled up. She immediately kept her phone aside and looked up at him.

"I was reading your schedule. She said lightly.

"Oh. He said sipping his coffee.

"Show me your hands. He asked-cum-took her hand to see the redness turning into small blisters and he instantly felt guilty for her.

"Is it hurting? he asked her and she shook her head but he knew it was a lie.

"I'll talk to Lavanya once we reach back office. He said.

"No...what's the need. What's done is done and moreover she didn't do it on purpose. She said.

"Ofcourse she did...and I know for sure she would have enjoyed seeing you cry. He added.

"I wasn't crying. She said and he raised his brow questioningly.

"If you don't call that crying Khushi, then seriously you have some problem. He said.

Okay, she knows she was crying, and not just crying a lot of crying but he doesn't need to rub it on her face. Maybe he doesn't even know how it feels like to see your husband's girlfriend, maybe he doesn't know what it feels to be cheated and maybe he doesn't know how it feels to be living lie. She was in her own delusional world until one day this lady came in and destroyed everything for her. every little hope came crumbling down the moment she saw her with his husband and that was the day felt that lady made her feel small, stupid and delusional.

"We are getting late for the office, we should go now. she said picking up her things and standing up.

"It's 1.30 now, let's go. He said and followed her. They reached office on time and now it was the time was his meeting.

"Khuhsi you are supposed to make notes of everything in the meeting. This is your first so you don't have to do it this time but from the next time onwards you have to organize and make sure everything is well arranged in the meeting. First of all distribute the copy of the project to all the clients and then make a note of all the important conversations. Is that okay? he explained and she nodded in understanding.

They reached the meeting place and as soon as they entered everyone stood up for Arnav and Khushi began her work. The meeting went pretty smoothly. All the while Arnav kept his eye on Khushi, he saw her struggling at times while writing so he would intentionally start speaking slowly or would pretend he was thinking something. The meeting went for 2 hours straight and he was happy that it went so well.

"Thank you for coming. Khushi was formally meeting the clients when one of the elderly looking man approached Arnav.

"Hello Mr Khurana. He said politely.

"Hello...it was an amazing presentation, I pretty sure the clients must have been impressed.

"Thank you. he smiled.

"If I guessed her right, than is she your wife? he asked pointing towards her and he nodded with a smile.

" Yes she is.

"So working together to spend more time. He said patting his shoulder.

"She wanted to do internship so I just offered her a bit help. he told him.

"She did a great job and also I must say you both look perfect together. she is a keeper. He said patting his shoulder and he smiled. he knows she is lot more better than he deserves.

"I should take my leave now. he said and left where Khuhsi thanked him for coming.

"Khushi. Arnav called out for her.

"Yes Sir. She said.

"Come here he said pointing to a chair beside him.

"I made the notes, see if there is anything I missed something Sir. She said showing him.

"I'll see them later but you did a good job. He said and she smiled which he loves seeing on her face.

"Mayank will be giving you the files, I want you to go through them and once your done pass them on tome. If you find any mistake or modification do let him know. He told her.

"Okay Sir.

The rest of the day went passed just working like that. Khushi was free at 6 and she went home and Arnav came after finishing his work. The whole day she had been up on her toes, dancing here to there for his work. He would feel bad for making her work so much but he was happy seeing her around. When he reached home he found Khushi working in the kitchen.

"What are you doing here? He asked.

"Arnavji you scared me. she said keeping her hand on her chest.

"Are you making cake? he asked looking at the batter.

"Di was craving some, so I just thought I should surprise her. she said pouring the batter in the baking dish.

"You need some help? he asked and she shook her head.

"It's almost done...you go and change I'll arrange the dinner. she told him and he couldn't help himself thinking how normal life would have been if he wouldn't have bought that contract up in between them. How much she is doing for his Di, he couldn't even imagine some else doing it for her but what he did in return? She broke her heart and the hopes in million pieces.

The entire family had dinner together and the surprise which Anjali had been craving for made her super happy and seeing his sister happy, he couldn't help and thank Khushi.

"Khushiji you know it wasn't necessary for you to bake today, you must be tired. Anjali said.

"It's okay Di, I am not tired. Khushi replied with a smile.

"But I promise, when you'll be pregnant and craving things, I'll make everything you want for you. she said and suddenly Khushi grew nervous. Arnav looked at Khushi was trying hard to smile and he realized how messed up everything is.

"Khushi you go and rest now, it had been quite eventful day. He said and nodding Khushi just left that place immediately. she didn't wanted this conversation to continue.

"Di I also a tired, I'll see you in the morning. Arnav told her and left for his room. after such an awkward situation he doesn't know how he would be with Khushi when she had clearly told him how uncomfortable she gets with such conversation. He slightly opened the door of his room and Coco gave him a lazy for of acknowledgment and settled back. he saw Khushi working up on the files.

"Khushi you can work tomorrow as well. He said sitting on the edge of his bed while she sat on the recliner.

"Huh? she said looking up at him.

"Let's go for a walk. He said and she gave him the confused look.

"It's too cold outside Arnavji. She said.

"So then let's go for a coffee. He offered.

"We just had dinner Arnavji. She reminded him.

"So let's just go on a drive. He said in a hope that she would say yes' but she kept looking at him.

"I have so much work to do plus you are also tired so just go to your bed and sleep. she told him.

"I am not tired. He insisted but she looked him in way which clearly said it was 'no'. so annoyed with her denial he laid down on his bed and fished his phone out looking for some mails.

"Arnavji...

"Hmm...

"I was reading these files and I think...

"Office hours are over Khushi. he interjected her to keep office conversation related with office at office.

"Listen to me once. She huffed keeping all the files aside and reaching for his bed and sat beside him. so couldn't let her go just like that when in office this conversation would take place formally.

"Go ahead...i am listening. He said keeping his phone on the nightstand.

"See AR is a great brand. Every girl just want to buy AR clothes but they are way to much expensive than the middle class could afford. She began and he interrupted.

"Because we are the leading brand in clothing and we are for the high end audience. He said with a yawn.

"That's what I am saying. Why don't we launch a line which a middle class could afford. She suggested.

"That wouldn't work Khushi.

"Ofcourse it would and how could you decide unless you don't even start it. she asked him.

"That would require a whole new another unit for production and sales...we can't merge the two line together. he told her.

"Let's done thing...like other brands go for end of season sales or stock clearing sales we can clear our stock by making a whole new clothing line for the middle class. Like this no one would know we are clearing our stock and for the fashion lovers it would be a new line. She suggested with lots of hope he would atleast give her opinion some weightage.

"From when are you working on this? he asked her.

"Umm...when you gave me those files...i found some data and...

"You know today after the meeting Mr Khuranna recognized you and he told me you are doing a great job. He complimented making her blush as he rested his head on his palm."

"Khushi... he almost whispered her name.

"Hmm... she was looking down in her laps and wanted to tell everything he wanted to her, maybe he would have or ateast would have given her the hint of what he feels for her. he leaned in closer but Coco's bark startled both of them and she stood up abruptly from his bed.

"I forgot to give him water. She said nervously and he looked at his bowl which was full of water.

"If we are working on it then you'll be managing the whole project. He declared.

"ME? she said pointing towards herself.

"Yes...I don't thing Coco is old enough and except you, no one understand what he is saying or I should say barking. He told her.

"Arnavji...but how could I? I can't. she asked sitting back on the bed.

"How would you learn? And how could you say you can't unless you try. He said to motivate her.

"Arnavji giving a suggestion is a different thing and working on it is different. You'll regret giving me the responsibility of something so big...

"I am already regretting for many thing I shouldn't have done moreover I know I won't regret here because you'll be doing it...by the way how are the burns. He aid taking her hand in his.

"Don't change the topic. She said.

"The topic is over Khushi.he said.It's still a bit red...wait let me apply the ointment. He stood up from the bed to get the first aid for her and she kept staring his back. the stares never ended when he applied ointment on her arms as gently as he could.

"Khushi...I listened to you...now cane we atleast go for a drive...I am not in the mood to sleep right now and I pretty bored. He said.

"But why you want to go out... it's so cold Arnavji...and I think it's going to rain as well...it's already lightening outside. She said.

"Wear as many clothes you can Khushi...we are going out. He said grabbing his car keys and walking out of the room. she huffed loudly but ultimately took the warmest shawl and followed him out. He was already in his car waiting for her to arrive. A smirk appeared on his lips on his little victory and put in the ignition and went on a long-long drive.

"It's 14 degrees Celsius and as per the forecast in my phone its going to rain and you are not even wearing anything warm. She complained reading the forecast from her phone.

"I have the heaters on. He said and Khushi wrapped a shawl around herself more tightly.

A soft music played in the background as Arnav kept driving and Khushi kept herself busy with random things. From finding an appropriate music station as her husband had lots of disliking to drawing various emojis on the foggy windows.

"Okay tell me who this one looks like? she asked him. they started a little game where she would draw faces and he has to recognize the things she is drawing. She drew a devil's face with biggest horns possible. she was smiling wickedly as various wicked thoughts she poured in her imagination.

"Lavanya... he guesses and he jaw dropped.

"It's a devil.

"She isn't less than a devil for you, correct me if I am wrong. He said looking ahead with a smile and she flushed in embarrassment as a blush started appearing darker on her cheeks. She hate Lavanya, and while making the horns she had only one person in her mind but she didn't expected him to take the name of that person running in her head. She simply expected a devil' but he completely caught her off guard with her answer.

"I-I just... she stuttered as the car came to an abrupt halt making both of them lean forward.

"What happened? she asked him.

"I don't know. He said and opened the door of his side and Khushi too started coming out.

"You sit inside..i'll see what's wrong. But as usual ignoring him she too jumped out of the car as he opened to bonnet of his car.

"What's wrong? she asked.

"Let me just see. He said and as he was about to see Khushi interrupted.

"Arnavji the weather forecast was right, it's going to rain. She showed him the drop of water on her forehead.

"You go and sit in the car, you have recently been through the surgery. He said and obeying him she sat in the car as he tried to fix the car as soon as possible.

"Arnavji...what are you doing...the rain is getting hard. She shouted from inside as the rain started pouring down heavily.

"You keep your head in Khushi and roll up the mirror, you'll catch cold. He said angrily because she doesn't listen to him. when he didn't came in for another 2 minutes Khushi couldn't see him standing out and getting drenched all alone in the cold. She ran outside with her shawl and place half and draped half of the thing on him.

"Khushi what...

"Just have it and come inside. we'll call Akashji to pick us up. she suggested and her idea sound convincing enough so they both rushed towards the backseat. Although the shawl was quite wet but they kept it in place and sat close to each other. Arnav busied himself calling Akash and meanwhile she put the shawl around them in a better position. She ruffled his hair lightly making the water drops go everywhere.

"What are you doing Khushi? he said as he finished his call.

"You'll catch cold...she said giving away the entire shawl to him but he scooted her closer to his chest and covers them up. She was almost in his laps and although how uncomfortable this position could be, it was actually keeping them protected.

"And if you'll catch the cold who is going to look after me? he asked her. The heat radiating from their body was actually more than the shawl could offer them. he wiped her face which had water droplets on them and reached for her tangled her. she was trying hard not to look at him but the way he was roaming his finger in the knots of her messy hair was just trying way too much hard for her to concentrate whereas roaming his finger in hair was something he recently discovered could be soon intriguing. He was completely lost in those long, wavy, messy black hairs.

"Arnavji... Khushi whispered lightly near his ear making him completely lost further. She looked up gingerly and he gently rubbed the pads of his thumb on her cheeks taking them all the way to her neck. Goosebumps rose up on the back of her spine the moment his hot hands were touching her body. She shut her eyes, loosing herself in the moment and anticipating for next.

He place his warm lips on her delicate cheeks making his way all the way to the neck sucking the tiny drops of water. A small moan escaped her lips as she craned her neck backwards unintentionally giving him more access. He played a small gentle kiss on her collarbone and she shuddered with surprise. Her hand roamed in his wet hair massaging his skull but that unknown move was driving him insane. He looked up to look at her and she place a small kiss on the corner of his closed her.

"A-Arnavji... she whispered again.

"Hmm...

"W-We shouldn't d-do t-this. she somehow managed to speak in between those torturous kisses.

"I know. He whispered in her ear and gently sucked her earlobe making her moan loudly and pulling his hair.

"But we both want it. he said lightly continuing what he was doing.

To be continued...