Chapter 30
"Just hush ok … you did what you wanted to do .. now cover yourself", said NK like a concern friend. Khushi smile at his possessive gesture. "Wait here", NK said and move into the hall looking for Akash. People were now moving towards the buffet table for dinner.
He saw Akash standing with Aman; he told them that they are leaving for home as they are feeling tired now. Akash asked him to have dinner then leave but he said they will have it home, it quite late too so Akash give him a take care hug. NK came out of hall, put his arm around Khushi's shoulders and take her to the elevator. The drive to their home was silent. NK knew there is something going on most probably related to Arnav because Khushi is not the person to stay quiet for long. He drops her at her apartment telling her not to sleep without eating something. Khushi squeeze his hand bidding goodbye and move to her apartment.
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Shyam was pacing in his room … confuse at Arnav's behavior. ASR didn't behave the way he wanted him to behave. Angry that he had taken something from him … he wanted to see devastation on his face … he want to see him defeated. Even when he talks to him his demeanor was cool and his face was also not giving away anything. Well it was obvious that Arnav knows that he had used his design in JFH spring collection, he was bound to do something. Known to ASR's anger he should have come and threaten him but why didn't he.
Shyam wanted him to do that because then he had the opportunity to show media that how great ASR is acting like a child from whom his favorite ice-cream has been snatched. Also he would said that the design were his and ASR just wanted to get credit for the great designs as he can't see someone else get praise then him, but nothing happened like that. Shyam wants to know if ASR is planning anything against him, because he was sure ASR is not the type to go things easily, he will defiantly do something to strike back. He takes his cell from the table and dials a number.
Person: "Hello"
Shyam: "Did you find out if ASR is planning something?", he asked getting impatient.
Person: "Chill man … he is not going to do anything"
Shyam: "I know him ok … I know him … he is not the person to sit back quite … he will defiantly do something .. and I want to know what", he move his hand through his hair in frustration.
Person: "if he wanted to do something then he could have done something till now … it's been more than 2 weeks."
Shyam: (pause for few seconds thinking on what the person says) hmm .. ok just keep your ears and eyes open … I want to know if he plans anything … and what about IFCW … what he had decided for that?"
Person: ok I will tell you if something goes out of hand and for IFCW … I don't know … he didn't give us any order for that.
Shyam: "ok just keep me updated", he said and cut the call.
May be ASR didn't do anything because he is not able to, maybe he is feeling like he had been cheated and can't do anything about it and he doesn't want to show it that's why he is acting cool. Let's just wait for few more days then I have IFCW to work on … will give him another shock that time also … Shyam thought and an evil smile appear on his face.
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Khushi was lying on her bed; she just changed into her pajama bottoms and had light dinner. Didn't feel like eating much as she usually does. She was exhausted … her mind was exhausted. She was getting restless with her mind going back to the dance and then what happened after that. One part of her was happy that Arnav too feel something towards her, and it had shown today with his behavior. The other part was scared, what if it is just a time pass for him … like his dates in past. She can't avoid him now she knows that … Arnav knows about her reaction as he had said that she say something else and her body say something else. Should she accept what Arnav was saying … should she take a step without any grantee of their relationship and more importantly her future? She was astonished at the intensity of the feelings she felt when Arnav was doing all those things with her … blush appear on her face, she bit her lower lip. What was all this? .. And does she want it and more … she closes her eyes only to get the visions for Arnav closeness during the dance and after. Hmm she will see on Monday … she will ask him direct that what he want … yes … she will do it … its better from getting more confuse.
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Arnav was standing near the pool, seeing the reflection of water on his plants … but thinking only about Khushi … he chuckled …
"Oh Miss Gupta… what are you doing to me … you are breaking my barriers … my emotions are not in my control whenever I am around you … I don't know what it is … but whatever it is … it is getting strong." His face now turns into serious expression.
One thing was decided that he need her with him. Now he had to wait for Monday to know her feelings.
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Sunday Morning - @ RM
All the Raizadas were sitting on the dining table having their breakfast, Rahul was there too. The usual buzzing table was all quite today, no talks … it doesn't happen … then why today … well all thanks to Arnav Singh Riazada's sizzling dance yesterday.
That's exactly the thing Arnav was thinking that why its all quite today even his usual chirpy Mamiji is not discussing her new found eye makeup trick … Rahul who always tells jokes is quite too. He looked up and everyone was staring at him and when they saw him looking up they immediately lower their eyes to their plates. Arnav raised his eyebrows not getting the silent behavior. He looked down at his plate and bites on his toast then drink the juice. His eyes caught Rahul and Anjali sitting opposite to her looking at him and then they lowered their eyes when they saw him looking at them.
He look sideways at Mamaji and Mamiji, the same gesture… they were looking at him and then started eating their breakfast as nothing happen. Akash too was throwing glances at him … Nani was looking at him as if she was examining him.
"What .. ??", he asked loud, practically looking at every one.
"What nahi bitwa … wo apna wala boliye pura What the? (Not what … say your complete one What the)" , said Mamiji … Akash and Rahul chuckled at that … Anjali and Nani just shake their heads … while Mamaji thought to stay out of the topic which is about to come.
"Wo toh kal Anjali ne bol dia Mamiji" (That was said by Anjali yesterday Mamiji), said Rahul.
"Kal ka hua hum toh miss hi karey rahey … tells tells … what happenjss yeshtarday"(I missed what happened tomorrow … tells what happened yesterday), said Mamiji eyeing Arnav.
"Mamiji kal humarey chottey dance ker rahey thay", said Anjali giving a knowing smile to Arnav.
Arnav rolled his eyes, now he knew why they were all silent as they were waiting for him to ask them and now they will try to get him answer their questions. Typical dramabaz family he had.
"So whats the big deal", said Arnav now finishing his toast.
"Big deal … how can it not be a big deal", said Anjali. "I never knew you can dance … because you never danced … and as far as I remember you never liked dancing either".
"if I didn't dance before it doesn't mean that I can't", said Arnav drinking his juice.
"That's means you have dance before bhai", said Akash.
"No …", was the quick reply Arnav.
"So it was your first time dancing yesterday", ask Akash again.
Arnav looked at Akash giving him his usual angry glare. "um .. bhai .. I mean … I am asking because if it was your first then you were brilliant yesterday (he stammers)… I mean .. you danced well … hai na Di", said Akash pulling his sister into the conversation to be safe from his brother's angry glare.
"Haan kion nahi … Not only chottey but Khushi (she looked at Arnav and Arnav look at her at the mentioning of Khushi's name) also danced well … hai na Rahul", said Anjali now looking at Rahul.
"Ka…? Khushi bitya chottey k sath dance karat rahi" (What ..? Khushi danced with chottey?)", asked Nani getting surprised.
"Yeah Nani .. and I must say she is very graceful dancer", said Rahul. At that Arnav's mind went back to the yesterday dance … how perfectly their bodies align with each other … as if they were made keeping in the measurement of both of them.
"waisey yeh toh bayata hi nahi k kis khushiii mein kia dance Arnav bitwa ne (well you didnt tell for what occasion Arnav had danced)", asked Mamiji.
"yeh toh hum bhi janana chahtey hein … kion chottey? (that we also like to know)", said Anjali.
Arnav knew they won't leave him until he answer them so getting back to his ASR mode he said, "well Khushi challenged me that I can't dance and I prove her wrong".
"wow … some guts she has challenging Arnav Singh Raizada", said Rahul getting surprise.
"ohh it was just a stupid dance … why take it seriously", asked Anjali looking straight in her brothers eyes.
Arnav looked at Anjali astonish at her words … the same words he had use years ago.
Flash back.
"stop this noise Di … I am trying to study", shouted 18 year old Arnav coming to his Di's room.
Anjali had played the music loud and was practicing the dance steps.
"I need to practice chottey to get the move perfect", said Anjali turning towards her brother with a determine face.
"And why you need to do that", asked Arnav … push the stop button on the player.
"Because Pooja (Anjali's classmate) has challenge me that I cant dance … and I want to prove her that i can", said Anjali folding her arms.
"its just a stupid dance … why are you taking it seriously", asked Arnav.
"Its not a stupid dance … its more about my reputation and I want to show that girl that I don't lack in anything", said Anjali while pressing the on button on player.
Flash back end.
Anjali was thinking the same incident. Her chottey who think that dance is a stupid thing and not to take it serious then why the same chottey have taken the challenge seriously. Is it just a challenge for him or he wanted to show something … to Khushi probably? …
When Arnav didn't answer Anjali further asked, " or you wanted to show something else then?".
"Nothing else … just that Arnav Singh Raizada never backs out from challenge", said Arnav with serious expression. "Now excuse me … I have work to do", said Arnav while standing and went towards his room.
Anjali looked at her brother … who say something else but his action say something else. The dance yesterday clearly showed as if two people in love expressing their feeling. Time to do some investigation, Anjali thought and take her cell, type a message and send it to her partner in crime.
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Khushi made NK's favorite breakfast cheese omelet and cut some fruits for him. She packed the breakfast in a box and put the ingredients she would need to make his favorite lunch and went to his apartment. NK will leave for Pune in evening so Khushi wanted to spend as much time as she could. She also messaged Anjali that she won't be coming to orphanage explain her the reason as well.
Both enjoyed their breakfast and then Khushi helped NK in packing his stuff. She also arranges his stuff in his apartment which was as usual scattered with his things. Khushi shakes her head as he will never change. NK helped her too. Both talked, joked and share memories with each other. Khushi made his favorite Biryani which he adores so much for lunch, NK was happy like a child seeing his favorite food. Khushi laugh at his impatience. While eating lunch they watched a movie together. It was 5.00pm now; NK would leave at 6.00 pm for airport as he had his light on 7.00pm. Khushi made coffee for both of them and went to living room where NK was placing his bags near the sofa.
"Coffee", said Khushi while giving him his cup. "Thanks", said NK taking the cup and sitting on Sofa.
Khushi sat beside him and sip her coffee, "So pack everything you need?", asked Khushi. "Yup", said NK.
NK looked at Khushi who was roaming her hand on her cup with a thinking expression on her face, throughout the day she was her usual chirpy self but NK didn't miss when Khushi would get just lost in her thoughts.
"Do you want to talk about yesterday?", said NK … knowing very well what will be going on her mind.
Khushi shot her eyes to him, surprise at what he asked … she then smiles in her heart, how well her friend knows her. Khushi thought to share it with NK, may be he will help her solve her confusion.
She then told NK about how his remark about being sexy, that's why she wore that sari and how she remark him about dance … and that she couldn't believe that Arnav actually take it serious and danced with her. And then their conversation at the corridor (of course skipping Arnav's touching assaults on her body, she blush thinking that … how good NK could be as friend but these things can never be shared). She only told him that how he asked her that she can't deny that there is something between them and how he thinks that she feels about him and how he asked her to decide.
"So what have you decide then?", asked NK … "I don't know NK .. I am confused", said Khushi pouting.
"Whats there to confuse … you like him" said NK shrugs his shoulder.
"You think so?", asked Khushi looking at him with childlike innocence.
"I know so …", said NK giving her a smile. "you like him since 3 year my sweetheart … and you know it too … then why confuse now", said NK while putting his hand on hers.
Khushi thought at that… do I really liked him since that long? And him … what about him … does he even remember that we have met 3 years ago?
"What are you thinking", asked NK seeing her getting lost again in her own world.
"What if he doesn't like me the way I like him?", said Khushi asking her thought.
"Oh .. he likes you (said NK patting her hand) … he likes you very much", said NK.
"How can you be so sure", asked Khushi.
"well you know as they say that a lady's face shows every emotion they feel .. just like a guy's gestures shows everything he feels … and I have seen in his eyes Khushi … he defiantly feels for you", said NK.
"And they way you both were dancing yesterday … there is more than just likeness my dear", said NK and Khushi's eyes widened at that.
"By the way I didn't know that you are so passionate", said NK grinning at her. Khushi smack his arm and blush a little.
"Don't worry just go and have a talk with him", said NK assuring her.
"What if its just a time pass for him … you know how he had many girlfriends in past … and also it is said that he can never be serious about commitment", said Khushi with worried tone.
"Well you will never know if you don't ask … and as for media … they always made big fuss of small things. Never believe on them", said NK. "Just follow your heart Kuku and everything will be fine", NK further said.
"hey that's my jiji's line", said Khushi.
NK chuckled and then said, "well she is my Di too and I know if she was here she would have said the same".
"yeah I know … she always say that whenever I am confuse", said Khushi nodding her head.
"So … stop confusing yourself and go and tell him you like him too … then ask him what he thinks … only then you will know what he wants", said NK getting up.
After a while NK locked his apartment and give the keys to Khushi incase if she needs anything. Then he put his luggage in the cab and then give Khushi a big tight hug … kissing her forehead, "take care kuku".
"you too", said Khushi pecking his cheek and pull the other one, "I will miss you".
Nk ruffles her hair and say, "I will miss you too". And get in the cab, Khushi stood there watching the cab go. NK looked back from the window and wave his hand to her, which Khushi return by waving her hand. Soon the cab disappear and Khushi sighed and turns back to walk up to her apartment.
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Monday @ AR – around 9.30 am
Khushi hurriedly enter the office building and move towards the elevators to go towards the 12th floor. She is half an hour late today … all that's to that Laad Governor who didn't let her sleep invading her mind all night. And then the traffic made her late. Just then the elevator door open on the 12th floor Khushi hurriedly went ahead and bump into someone. She dropped her phone which she was finding in her bag when she went out of elevator and didn't see the person coming as she was looking down in her bag.
"Oh sorry", she quickly said picking up her phone and looked at the person. The other person just went into lift without looking at her and presses the button. The lift door closed but Khushi stood there thinking about the strange behavior of the man. He was wearing an AR worker uniform, must be from cleaning department, she thought but the big mustache on his face makes him look weird. Khushi shrugs her shoulder, well he must be in a hurry she thought and went to right to her office.
Arnav was in his cabin pacing on the floor, he was angry. Khushi was late today … does she had to be late today out of all days …he thought. Today when he finally gets to know what she thinks and what will be there between them. When he came to office he expected Khushi to be there … He wanted to see her first before he starts his day. Because since the time he had woken up and only thought in his mind was of Khushi's. He looked at his wrist watch it is 9.38am. Its more than half hour she is late, he had never waited for someone like this before. His anger was building with each passing minute. He turns to his table and picks his cell phone to call Khushi just then he heard the knock and his cabin door opened.
Khushi came in taking hurried steps, "Good Morning Sir … just emailed your schedule (she came to Arnav) … and here is the fi…..", Khushi was saying while extending her hand holding the file when Arnav grabs the file from her hand and throw it away.
"Where the HELL WERE YOU?", said Arnav angrily. "Did you see the time ..?", said Arnav taking a step forward to Khushi.
Khushi takes a step back got scared a bit seeing Arnav angry, "I .. I am .. sorry Sir … I got stuck in the traffic", said Khushi stammering a bit.
"To hell with your sorry", Arnav said loud. "Do know I have been waiting for you (Arnav point his finger towards her) and you didn't even bother to inform me that you will get late", said Arnav.
"I am sorry Sir .. it won't happen again", said Khushi not sure why Arnav is so angry on being just half an hour late.
"It better not", said Arnav with gritted teeth. Khushi just nod her head not sure what to say.
Arnav relax a bit, "Do you want to say something?", said Arnav looking at Khushi with a deep gaze.
"Oh yes (she went to pick the file which landed near sofa when threw it and comes back to Arnav)… the file for your first meeting", she said looking at him but then seeing an angry glare she lowered her eyes. On the other hand, Arnav saw the file in her hand and had the urge to throw it again which he did. He takes the file and throws it again. Khushi step back surprise cum shocked at his sudden burst of anger.
"Do you want to say something other than damn file and the damn meeting ..(pause)… may be about me", Arnav asked trying to subsidize his angry which was slowly reaching to his boiling point thinking why isn't she talking about her decision.
Khushi was nervous as wreck, she knew what he wanted her to say but how can she say it that easily. She was already nervous since morning and now his anger is making it all the more difficult for her to bring the topic. Why he had to be angry always, she thought.
"Sir .. I mean ..um Arnav sir … I wanted to say that … mmm ..", Khushi was trying to say but she was felling very nervous that she couldn't find the proper words to say it.
"Yes … you wanted say ..", Arnav said her to continue as he was getting impaetient.
"Sir … that … um .. (she stammers) that you will get late for your meeting", said Khushi finally but then closed her eyes "darn it Khushi …", she cursed herself for not being able to say about her feelings.
Then open her eyes to see Arnav looking at her with anger.
"Fine …", he said harshly and then grab his cell from table and storm out of his cabin.
Khushi let out a deep breath and put hand on her chest to calm down her heart. "ju bolna tha wo toh bola nahi tuh ne Khushi (you didnt say what you wanted to say actually Khushi) … you will get late for meeting … as in really Khushi", she chided herself.
Arrrghhh …. Why he had to be angry … why he is always that grumpy, she thought …
No he is not always grumpy …. Her heart said.
Oh yes he is …. Her mind say
No … was he angry when he danced with you? … her heart questioned.
Errrmm … no ….. her mind say
Was he angry when he cornered you after the dance? …. Her heart questioned again
Umm .. no .. he was quite appealing in a way … her mind say
So .. he is not grumpy all the time .. he is nice too sometimes … her heart say.
Yes he is nice too, she thought. A smile appear on her lips … she took a breath, "you can do it Khushi .. you can do it", she said to herself.
For the next few hours both Arnav and Khushi got busy in work that they didn't get time to talk. After lunch time Khushi was pacing the floor near her desk. She was waiting for Arnav to come from his outdoor meeting plus lunch. After 10 minutes Arnav came from the stairs. He stops looking at Khushi standing near his cabin door, fidgeting with her fingers. Khushi looked up at him and said, "umm Sir .. wo .. I amm", Khushi started stammering again. Arnav give a hard glare to her and went inside his cabin without looking at her.
Arrrghhh who had named him "Arnav Singh Raizada" … his name should be "Angry Singh Raizada", she thought. She turns to her desk and think what she should do now. Oh yes Khushi follow his mantra … just as he just say things like that in anger you too go and blurt it out in anger … yeah that will do, she thought. Khushi went to his cabin door and put her hand on the handle … 1 .. 2… 3... go ... She storm in the cabin.
Arnav was standing near his desk looking at a file, he looked towards the cabin door when he heard the sound of opening it and saw Khushi coming in anger visible on her face.
"I want to talk to you Arnav Sir", Khushi said with stern voice. Arnav raised his eyebrow at that thinking what got into her all of sudden.
"Yes go ahead", said Arnav while placing the file on desk with force and cross his arms over her chest.
Khushi fake anger run out of the window infront of Arnav's real anger and her nervousness kicked in.
"um .. I .. um .. yes .. wo .", she started to fidget her fingers again. Arnav sighed angrly.
"Miss Gupta (pause) when your 'I ..um ..i' get complete then come and talk", said Arnav in a stern tone and grabs the file and went out of cabin. Khushi just stood there thinking what a difficult task is to tell Arnav about her feelings, she doubted if she ever be able to do that. No she had too, she thought.
Arnav was angry that after him being direct with Khushi, she still hadn't spoke about her feelings to him. How difficult it could be. He had been waiting since morning for this but she … she just couldn't get out of her stammering. Well I am not gona go and explain her about it anymore, this time she had to come to him, thought Arnav angrily while stepping down the stairs.
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AR Studio B – around 4.00pm
Arnav was talking to Jack about the upcoming photo shoot they had to do for one of AR clients. Lavanya was with male models telling them what they had do to, how to pose and what expression to give. Khushi was standing near the door, looking at Arnav who was standing new the white sheet wall. She was trying to build up the courage to talk to Arnav. For some reason she don't know why she was feeling restless. Its like something bad is going to happen. She was on the edge of backing out of her idea of telling Arnav thinking that it must be bad idea to tell him, maybe he will lash on her again, maybe that's why she is feeling all restless. She was fidgeting with her long skirt. Just then someone bump into her from back and he stumbles forward he looked back and saw the same person with big mustaches standing beside her.
"Sorry", he said in rough deep voice. And quickly move to the area behind the white sheet wall without hearing her response. Khushi was about to say "it's ok" but then the man already left, she had met many workers of AR but no one had behave this strange. He brush the thought away thinking that he must be occupied with work. She was about to send a prayer to her Devi Maiya when she heared her name being called.
"Khushi ji", it was Akash who just enter the studio and saw Khushi near the door.
"Oh hello Akash ji … app yahan?, said Khushi.
"Yeah need bhai's signature on these documents, Aman told me he will be here", said Akash showing her the file and look here and there to locate Arnav. Just then he saw him talking to Jack and at the same time Khushi said, "yeah he is there", pointing towards Arnav.
"thanks", Akash said and went towards Arnav. Arnav saw Akash coming to him so he excuse Jack and take a step towards Akash. Khushi saw Akash and Arnav discuss something for 5 minutes and then Arnav sign on the papers. Akash takes and file and turn to leave.
Khushi close her eyes and looked up praying to Devi Maiya to give her courage so that she could tell Arnav what she wanted to say and then open her eyes. And then her eyes got widened and widened looking something at the ceiling. She looked down at Arnav and got panicked. Akash had come close to her.
Just then her eyes snapped and she run towards Arnav and scream "AAARRNAAAVV JIII..."
Arnav looked at her in confusion and then got pushed down on the floor with Khushi on top. Heavy load fall on her body she yelp in pain.
"KHUUUSHIII…" said Arnav out loud … getting shocked seeing the blood.
TO BE CONTINUED ...
Few things to clear:
I know many of you want to see Arnav Khushi Confession but sorry to burst your bubbles its not going to happen soon.
Arnav is more physically attracted to her, he yet have to discover her sweet nature he will fall in love with.
Khushi do feel for him but at this point she is unaware that it is love, she yet have to discover his caring side. She knows his ASR nature … she yet to discover the real Arnav behind the ASR mask.
Shyam is not the villain in my story … but he will create problems for Arnav and Khushi.
I guess many have idea about the real villain so I am not gona tell.
There will be no MUs between Arnav and Khushi … we had enough of that in the show itself. But they will face problems.
Arnav will get to know about Sameer behavior with Khushi and he is gona deal with it in his ASR style, but after couple of chapters.
My story more moves on the line "actions speak more than words" regarding Arnav and Khushi love.
All I ask is for little patience from my readers … I am sure you will like the story ahead the way I planned.
Aman and Lavanya story will come in next coming chapters along with Arnav and Khushi.
Lastly ... the next update will be last from my side, because then i will not be here for a month ... as i will be shifting to another city with my family... but i will be back for sure ... dont think i will leave this story midway ... no way ... not happening ... i will try to be early totally depend when i will get the net connection.
i try to make next update a long one ... those who wanted to see Arush .. will see him in next update. 😳
Now please do comment about this update.😳
I have added some around 7 to 8 reader in my buddy list but they didnt comment on my update ... i just want say that atleast share your thoughts about this story so that i can know what think about it. 😊
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