PART 3

Anjali

@MissWow

(Khushi raising her eyebrows to Manoj teasingly)

Manoj - Han han Khukhi ji...I know you did this purposefully

Khushi - Yes Sir ...please don't tell him my identity.

Manoj - But Why?

Khushi - I don't want to be treated like Shashi Gupta's daughter. I want to have my own identity with him. I want to practice tennis with him as a normal girl.

Manoj - He is not like that Khushi. He would behave the same in all circumstances.

Khushi - Still I don't want to take chance.

Manoj - I would say you are taking a risk by faking your identity. If at he gets to know that , you would be in real trouble.

Khushi - Uhhh (Acting to shiver) I really got scared Manoj Sir... (Laughs)...Bye bye...Dont forget to call me once he confirms...

Manoj - When will you learn to behave matured?

Khushi - When you open an academy to teach that...

Manoj - Youuu (Khushi gets into car and drives away by this time)... Don't know what will happen...she will make me go mad one day.

ARNAV'S HOME

(Its night and Arnav is laying on his bed thinking about Khushi)

Arnav - Khukhi?...weird name so is the girl...how can anyone bet with their friends to got for a candle light dinner with me?? Crazy girl...but she was somewhat cute...(he dials a number on his phone) Hello Sir

Manoj - Yes Arnie

Arnav - Tell Khukhi that I will go with her for candle light dinner... Tomorrow 8:30... Taj Palace...

Manoj - So you will fulfill her wish?

Arnav - Yes, anything wrong in that?

Manoj - Nothing, its just not "The Arnav's" usual decision so I am wondering.

Arnav - I just felt like telling yes and I have told. Don't attach any wings to it Sir. Please inform her.

Manoj - Ok boss... anything else?

Arnav - That is all... Thank you (disconnects the call) This Manoj Sir recognizes even the slightest change in my mood and reaction, should be careful with him.(smiles to himself)

GUPTA HOUSE

(Khushi is eagerly waiting for call from Manoj and this is noticed my Shashi...)

Shashi - What is the matter Khushi... You are looking at your cell so many times. Are you expecting a call?

Khushi - Yes papa...(very excited)...a very important call...(then she realizes this may lead further questions...but she s too late)

Garima - Important? (handing over her the tea up)...what so important that you are so eager?

Khushi - I mean... there is a demo class by Shyam Jha...I have registered for it so waiting for confirmation...my lecturer may call any moment (She tried to tell a lie which would make her father feel good. The class was arranged but Khushi had never registered)

Shashi - Hmmm...not bad dear...so excited about it?

Khushi - Yes papa, I have to replace you remember ... So trying my level best...(hugs her father from behind..where he was sitting on the sofa)

Garima - Not again... you both father and daughter always speak something related to business...

Khushi - Uffo maa... don't be jealous... (now her cell starts ringing and its Manoj...She is happy)...I think it's the call...one min maa...(she recives the call and starts walking to her room)...Hello

Manoj - Hello...Khushi...

KHUSHI'S ROOM

Khushi - Ya its me...tell me soon Sir...did he agree? Will he meet me for dinner? What did he say? (all in one breath)

Manoj - Relax... Ya he agreed... Tomorrow 8:30... Taj Palace

Khushi - Wow...Sir...you don't know it's the best thing which is going to happen... Dinner with my favourite tennis star?... I cant believe...

Manoj - (Smiles).. you know what you are crazy... ok listen tell him the truth... and speak about you getting trained by him...

Khushi - you sure? On the first meet?

Manoj - What will you lose in trying...and behave well...

Khushi - Ok fine...now I am dropping the call... I have to get ready for tomorrow

Manoj - Are you serious?

Khushi - Yes... Bye (She cuts the call and starts dancing ) Mere Khwabon jo aye...aake muje tadpaye...usse kaho kabhi samne thos aye...(falls on bed blushing)... Arnav...you don't know I am so crazy about you...from the time I have got into adolescence you are the one whom I dream...finally a dinner with you...yuppie...(winks)

TAJ PALACE DELHI

(Arnav has booked the whole restaurant so that this dinner doesn't become talk of the town over night. He is waiting. Arnav is dressed in casuals, Blue jeans and white shirt)

Arnav - Its 9 now...when will she come...? I don't even know whether she will come or not... I can even call up Manoj Sir...he will start assuming things...ufff what shall I do... (runs his fingers in his hair)

(Khushi has reached outside and parks her car. She is in a long coat which doesn't allow to see what dress she was wearing. She is walking inside hurriedly...muttering to herself)

Khushi's Coat

Khushi - Uff this non sense traffic... I don't what he will be thinking of me... And this Payal suggested me to wear this short dress...even after wearing coat I am feeling like I am nude...(She reaches inside and see it was all empty... she is little worried. Manager comes in)

Manager - Maam... The restaurant is completely reserverd today. I am sorry I cant let you in...

Khushi - But I don't see anyone...how can you say like this...and who booked the whole restaurant?

Manager - Sorry Madam... I cant tell you (Hearing some feeble conversation Arnav comes to see what was going on)

Arnav - Hey Khukhi... Hello

Khushi - Hi...

Manager - Sorry Sir I dint know that you were waiting for the same person...

Arnav - Its ok .. my mistake... I should have told you before...

Manager - You can go in madam... Sir had requested for self service...so the food is arranged and candles have been lit at the poolside. Have a wonderful evening.

(Khushi comes towards Arnav and he guides her to the poolside...Khushi gets all excited)

Dinner Arrangement

Khushi - Wow...such a nice arrangement...thank you so much (she turns and hugs Arnav tight)

Arnav - Khu...Khukhi (releasing her from hug slowly...) I am glad that you liked it...

Khushi - Very much...

Arnav - So how are you going to prove that you had a candle light dinner with me to your friends?

Khushi - I mean... That...(She is hell confused now as to what to say as she never prepared herself for this question in the excitement of meeting him)

Arnav - Chill... I think you have not thought about it...but I will not allow you to takes pics or videos so please think...

Khushi - Hmmm... will you confirm it on the conference call? I will call them ...

Arnav - Not a bad idea...(smiles)... but that still doesn't confirm its me

Khushi - Then...then...(she is thinking and lost in thoughts)

Arnav - Ok now relax ... lets have dinner... you can think meanwhile..

(But the lost Khushi pats her hand on a spoon kept inside the gravy container which sprang and fell on her coat)

Khushi - Oh Shit...(She looks at Arnav)... I am sorry... I was thinking something...

Arnav - its ok... remove the coat and clean it... Should I help you?

Khushi - No...I mean I should remove infront of you? Here?? (Khushi is all shy now...thinking of her removing the coat infront of him)