Chapter 31

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CHAPTER 24 : (Caution ... a looonnnggg one 😛 )

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.

That instant there was commotion in the studio, Akash who heard Khushi's scream and turn to see Khushi pushing Arnav and then heavy light fell on Khushi near her leg. He quickly run to them and tried to take the light off her. Jack came to help and they moved the light. Akash then held Khushi's arms to make her stand but she winced in pain. Arnav take Khushi other arms and then both Arnav and Akash help her to stand up. Her leg was bleeding. Her long white skirt became red with her blood.

"Akash call the doctor .. now", said Arnav aloud looking at Akash. Who had already taken his cell and now dialing number. AR had its very own Emergency room, incase if someone feel sick or emergency like this. He called the ER room and instruct the doctor to come to studio B immediately.

"Khushi what happened ASR", Lavanya run to Khushi and held her from side. Arnav was holding her from other side. Khushi felt sever pain in her left ankle and leg.

"the light fell Lavanya", said Jack.

"Bhai the doctor is coming" said Akash and move towards Khushi. Arnav wanted to pick Khushi in his arms but it wont look good as there were people around him. Being a CEO it doesn't look appropriate.

"Take Khushi to green room", he said to Akash and Lavanya and they take Khushi towards the green room.

Arnav was standing there, shocked at what had happen. "How the hell did this happen?" he shouts at Jack.

"Don't know ASR may be the rope got broke or loose or something", said Jack worried a lot.

"This had never happened before there is cannot be a mistake in AR", said Arnav sternly. He takes the cell out and called Aman. Aman rush to the studio and found the fuming ASR near the fallen light.

"ASR ..", he said coming to Arnav.

"Aman I want to know how hell this happened Cancel the contract of the company from whom we buy equipment its their fault that they didn't install the equipment properly", said Arnav harshly.

"ASR relax .. I will take care of it .. I think you should change you have meeting with clients", said Aman.

Arnav looked down his pants which had visible red stains due to Khushi's blood. He went out of studio towards his cabin to change in new set of clothes. As he had the adjoining room full of his wardrobe.

Aman then asked Jack to tell him exactly what had happen. Jack tells him that they were all busy discussing and then suddenly Khushi scream and push Arnav and the light fell. Aman looked at the light and then above the ceiling. He thought something and then went to ladder behind the white sheet wall. He climbs the ladder and came to the place where few pulleys were place in order to pull and push the lights. He bends down and sees the rope. It looks broken, more looked ripped but how could thick rope like that break, thought Aman surely something is wrong. May be someone had cut it the thought came in his mind and he got alerted. He quickly takes his cell and dial ARID. After 5 mins he finished his call and then move towards the green room to check upon Khushi.

The doctor had dressed Khushi's wound, it was deep but fortunately it haven't damaged any nerve. The doctor asked Khushi to take rest for few days and don't put pressure on the left foot. He also gave her some painkiller to ease the pain. Aman thanks the doctor and went with him discussing the further precautions.

"Khushi .. you alright na?", Lavanya asked concerned. "Ji Lavanya ji I am fine", said Khushi with a smile.

"Thanks Khushi ji If you had not pushed bhai then he could have gotten hurt badly.", said Akash.

"Akash ji I am thankful to Devi Maiya that I saw the light coming down I too dread thinking if I would have late then ", Khushi couldn't complete her sentence, she just didn't even like the thought of Arnav getting hurt. When she saw the light coming down to Arnav her heart just screamed for him. Just then Arnav enter the green room.

"Khushi you just save ASR its more than anything", said Lavanya. "yes you right Lavanya thanks to Khushiji only that nothing happen to Bhai", said Akash standing. Khushi tried to get up but stumble due to injured foot.

"Careful", said Akash and held her by her waist. Khushi look at him and smile. This didn't go miss by Arnav's eyes, which were staring at the hand around Khushi's waist. And then he saw Khushi smiling and Akash return the smile. The green monster rose just then making ASR appear fuming. He move towards them and clap his hand twice.

"Well Khushi Gupta you never fail to amaze me", mocked Arnav. "What you wanted to prove with your stun haan, that you are a great one a saint who goes around and save people", Arnav mocked again with anger. Khushi didn't believe that Arnav have just said that.

"Bhai .. what are you saying Khushi ji just save you from getting hurt", said Akash who clearly didn't like what Arnav said.

"Oh please Akash you don't know these opportunist girls they just wait for the moment and then act like poor souls to gain sympathy nothing else ... they all want attention and money", said Arnav looking at Khushi. Khushi was really hurt by his words.

"ASR .. you are..", Lavanya tried to say but Khushi cut her.

"Leave it Lavanyaji only people will heart understand other's honest gestures", said Khushi looking straight into Arnav eyes.

"I would have done the same if it was someone else there is a thing called Humanity ... but clearly you are unaware of the word Mr. Raizada", said Khushi in anger.

"how dare you speak like that to me", Arnav said loud in anger and take a step towards Khushi. Akash come between them

"Bhai .. please its not the right time", said Akash puting his hand on Arnav's shoulder.

"You should think before acussing someone Mr. Raziada", said Khushi and move past Arnav her leg was paining and she was limping towards the door. She was so angry that she didn't realize that she is wounded.

"ASR you are just too much sometimes", said Lavanya sternly and went to Khushi. She supported her and takes her out.

Arnav kicked the chair beside him in anger. Akash shakes his head His brother's anger sometimes brings the worst out of him. He tried to relax him but Arnav just move out of there.

Aman was standing with the head of ARID behind a computer screen, on which a tech was playing the CCTV footage of Camera in Studio B. The camera whose footage was playing was located behind the white sheet wall.

"now look closely here", the tech who was on PC said to Aman.

Aman look at the left corner of screen and what he saw make his eyes widened with shock. He saw a man dressed in AR worker uniform went up the ladder behind the white sheet wall and go near the pulleys which use to push and pull the lights to focus on models down on floor. Then man pulls the light just above where Arnav was standing and then start cutting the rope. The light started to dangle downwards and then he cut the rope completly and the light move down. He look at the right corner of screen and saw Khushi push Arnav on ground just in time but the light fell on her leg making her foot injured. The man quickly climb down the ladder and no one seems to notice as everyone was now focused on Khushi Unfortunately the camera was angled in a way that they couldn't see the whole face of the men just the side view.

"Like you thought Aman it was not just an accident someone wanted to hurt ASR", the ARID head said.

"Whos the man?", asked Aman.

"Don't know we looked in AR but didn't find someone suspicious although I have alerted Alpha team but my personal view is that it is someone from outside." Said the Head.

Aman was lost at words thinking hard who could it be is it shyam or someone else but right now his only thought goes to Shyam

"Its Shyam?", Aman said looking at the head.

"That's what I thought too so I alerted my men of Beta team they are in JFH now they will tell us if Shyam knows any of this", the head said pointing towards the screen.

Aman nods his head. "Should we tell ASR?", asked the Head.

"No not right now first find out if its Shyam or not I will tell him myself", said Aman. The head nods his head he didn't question him why not tell ASR now .. because he knew Aman is Arnav's right hand man and he also cannot be questioned.

"And what about the thing I asked you on Saturday?", asked Aman.

"You will get the report tomorrow", the head said.

"hmm ok ", said Aman and went from there he need to make sure who the person is before showing this to ASR. He was right that its not an accident as this kind of thing never happened in AR before first the leak of design and now this someone is surely after ASR he needs to find out before something bad happens Thought Aman while moving out of ARID.

Khushi looked at the clock on wall in her cabin, its 7.20pm, an hour past office hours. But she still had some little work to finish. She wasn't able to work with her usual speed after the accident due to pain in her back, leg and some dizziness due to medicine. Lavanya told her to go home but she didn't want to give that Laad Governor any excuse to scold her on not completing her work. So she stayed back and tried to complete her work. Aman came out of Arnav's cabin and saw Khushi working, he check his watch and see the time.

"Khushi (Aman goes to Khushi desk) what are you doing here you are hurt you should have left an hour ago.", said concerned Aman.

"No .. its ok Aman I just got some work left .. I will finish it then leave.", said Khushi trying to give a smile.

"Come on yaar leave it .. no one will say anything to you .. we know you're hurt .. so its ok leave it", Aman try to convince her.

"No I don't want someone to question my capability especially not Arnav Sir i will finish my work then leave", said a stubborn Khushi. Aman sighed, he knew if ASR is arrogant then Khushi is stubborn.

"Ok then I will wait I will drop you home", said Aman.

"No Aman its ok .. really you go home I will manage", said Khushi. "How Khushi don't you see you are in pain and badly hurt ... stop being stubborn I will wait and drop you", said Aman a bit sternly now.

Khushi was about to agree but then Aman phone ring. He picked the call, it was from ARID. The head has found something and he wants Aman to come to him now. Aman said he will be there tomorrow but Khushi insisted him to go and she will manage. After 10 minutes of argument Khushi finally able to convince Aman that she will go herself and will take care. Aman left from there, Khushi shakes her head and think, what if NK is not here she still have her friends with her in Lavanya and Aman a small smile play on her lips.

Arnav checked his watch it was 8.10pm, time to go home. He clears his desk and pick up his laptop bag and move out of his cabin. He went to stair and saw Khushi trying to put her feet down. There was no railing just wall with AR logo on it. So she didn't have anything to support her body. He can clearly see pain on her face. He clenched his jaws, remembering the words he said to her and then her hurt expression. He fist his hand and close his eyes, thinking why she get hurt .. it should be him why she pushed him and get herself hurt why?

Khushi was trying to put her left foot down which was injured but couldn't the pain was increasing, there was no railing either which she could hold and climb down. She put her right foot on second stair, and then put her left leg on third stair the pain shoot pass her leg and she winced in pain "ahhh".

She closes her eyes and waited for the pain to subsidize so that she can put her foot on the next stair but instead she feels herself lift up. She shot open her eyes and saw deep brown eyes staring down at her. Arnav have lift her in his arms. Khushi try to free herself.

"Leave me ...", she said in anger she hadn't forget his words. But Arnav didn't budge; he started to climb down the stairs. When they come to hall Khushi wriggle more in his arm.

"I said leave me (she punches his chest) leave me", Khushi said in anger her eyes were filling with angry tears.

"STOP ..", snapped Arnav Khushi stopped and looked at him with her big doe eyes which were glistening with tears now.

"ik kadam toh thek se chal nahi pa rahi ho aur phir koi madad bhi na karey chup raho. (you can't even walk one step properly and then one should not help either stay quite)", he said sternly looking down at her.

Khushi sniffed and looked away she don't want to see his face it will melts her heart and she didn't want her anger to cool down she is still angry on him.

Arnav knew she is pain he didn't know why but he didn't like it a bit he just wanted the pain to go away He take her out of office towards the elevator. Pushed the button with his finger which were at her back. Even in lift he didn't let her down. He looked straight ahead. Khushi turns her head slightly and watch him. She could see his jaw clenched, his stubble was trimmed. It was the first time she was so close to him, she could also see some tiny freckles on his cheeks that are mostly hidden under his a day or two old stubble.

"He has a one handsome face", she thought. Just then Arnav looked down at her and Khushi quickly averted her eyes. The lift door opens at the basement. Arnav carried her to his car. He opens the passenger door with Khushi still in her arms. Then he gently lays her on the seat. Khushi adjusted herself.

"You ok?", Arnav asked. Khushi just nods her head. Arnav then lean in, Khushi move back into the seat and watch him fasten her seat belt. Arnav move to the driver seat and get it. He takes his laptop bag off his shoulder and put it his back seat. He starts the car and move out of office building.

After few minutes of driving they came to square road. Khushi tell him to turn right, Arnav looked at her and said, "I know the way to your apartment" curtly and then looked ahead and move to right. Khushi was surprise that he had dropped her to her apartment a month ago and still he remember the way. After 15 minutes Khushi knew that Arnav was right he did know the way to her apartment.

"Sharp memory" she noted down in her mental notebook.

After 20 minutes of more driving they reached Khushi's apartment. Khushi try to put her foot down on the road but Arnav came and again pick her up in his arms. This time Khushi didn't budge and put her arm around her neck and with other hand she grabs his coat lapel. Arnav carry her into the apartment building up the stair to her flat. On reaching the door, Khushi take the keys from her bag and opens the door. Arnav went in and close the door with his foot.

"Where is the bedroom?", he asked looking down at Khushi. Khushi points with her finger towards the bed room. Arnav went to her bedroom and gently put her down on bed. "where is the first aid kit?", he asked again. Khushi again points toward the bathroom. Arnav went in the search the cabinet beside the mirror and take out the box and went in the room. He saw Khushi was standing and trying to move her foot but clearly she was in pain.

"What are you doing?", said Arnav in anger and come to her. Khushi looked at him and said, "I need to change" and then quickly looked away. "sit down .. (he put his hand on her shoulder and pushes her down on bed) don't even try to get up", he ordered and then knelt down on his knees in front of her.

Khushi was about to shot back in anger but then she feel his hand pushing her long skirt upwards to reveal her foot and leg. Khushi quickly brush his hand away, "what are you doing I am fine ", said Khushi.

Arnav again take her foot and place it on her bended knee Khushi again try to push it but then Arnav tightly grab it Khushi hiss in pain Arnav loosen the grip

"Khushi . Mujey daikhne do (Khushi let me have a look) the bandage needs to change . So sit there quietly", Arnav said in low but stiff tone. Arnav push her skirt upwards till knee revealing her creamy skin. Arnav eyes her leg then her foot. The wound was little bit up from ankle and more on back side of the leg so he rotate her leg a bit and started to take the bandage off.

He was thinking about her creamy skin the wound surely will leave some scar on beautiful skin it's a shame not justice to the beautiful skin like hers, he thought.

The bandge was off he saw the wound just then something in his heart pricked. He wanted to smash that light into tiny pieces that cause this wound. The rage was filling him inside but he couldn't do anything now as the damage was done. He takes the cotton bud and soaks it with antiseptic liquid and begins to dab the wound with it. Khushi hiss with the sting of it.

"relax", said Arnav in soothing voice and stroke her leg with his fingers of other hand up and down as he wanted to ease her pain. To Khushi's astonishment the pain has started to ease way as if he has a healing touch. Khushi couldn't help but look down at him, his head was bent down as he concentrated on her wound.

She saw a small scar under his left eyebrow,,, why she didn't see it before its kinda look sexy damn it Khushi she smack her mentally how can scar be sexy but it do looks on him then her eyes move upwards to his hair a fringe of hair was falling on his forehead her hand twitched to pull it back he has the thickest and blackest hair she had ever seen how will they feel rough or smooth .. she wanted to know she want to move her hand in his hair

"is it paining?", Arnav voice broker her thought process .. "huh?", said Khushi Anav looked up at him and asked again .. "is it paining?"

Khushi looked and saw that he was now applying some cream to her wound.

"No it doesn't", she said.

"Don't lie ... I know its paining", said Arnav with gritted teeth Stupid girl obviously its paining then why she lied he hates lies.

Now how would Khushi tell him it is not paining his touch take her pain away a slight blush appear on her cheeks thinking of his touch.

"He has a soothing touch" she noted mentally.

Arnav applied the cream and then take the new bandage and stared to roll on her wound and then slightly move up her leg so that it won't come off. Khushi feel his hand moving up her leg She gasp a little feeling nervous her heart started to beat fast her mind occupied with his touch.

Arnav wasn't that busy that he couldn't hear her gasp he knew his touch was affecting her some where he was glad that it did. He was done with the bandage.

"Khushi you ok?", asked Arnav again Khushi who was so busy in her thoughts that she didn't hear it Arnav lightly tap her knee "Khushi" , he said again "huh?", said Khushi coming out of her thoughts now.

"You ok now?", asked Arnav "umm No I mean yes .. yeah .. I am fine" Khushi manage to say she felt her skin still heated from his touch.

Arnav looked at her face and saw red adorning her cheeks he smile inwardly.. well well she is all shy now. He gently place her foot on ground and stand up "you need to take medicine after you eat something", said Arnav Khushi look up at him and nodded.

"Do you need help in standing?", asked Arnav "No .. I can manage", said Khushi and try to stand but clearly she was having difficulty. Arnav leaned down and slid his arm around her waist and slowly pull her on her feet. Khushi felt her breath caught again whenever he is that close to her her body flushing against his hard one. She looked up in his eyes he had a deep gaze, his brown eyes close to chocolate color, with some honey flecks added.

"His eyes are so beautiful", she mentally noted

Why she never notice his eyes before they are warm now She just couldn't avert her eyes this time.

Arnav was watching her she was staring at him. He too saw her eyes green like an ocean. Wave clashing when she is angry and fluttering when she is nervous calm when she is concern her eyes are like the door to her soul which always tell him what she is thinking and right now it clearly shows that she is thinking about him. He bends down and picks her in his arms again Khushi still looking in his eyes. Arnav take her out of the room and to the kitchen. He put her on the open kitchen counter near the stove and moves to the fridge.

"What are you doing?", asked Khushi looking at him confuse.

"looking for something to eat you need to take medicine", said Arnav and then take the milk out and 2 apples.

"its ok .. I .. um .. I can do it myself", said Khushi nervously she had never seen his this side before so caring she use to his yelling and arrogant side but this this is making her nervous she don't know what to make of it

"yeah I can see that", mocked Arnav and then open cupboard to look if she had some cereals.

Khushi stay quite it's a miracle that Laad governor haven't shouted yet don't you dare wake up the lion let him sleep thought Khushi.

Khushi saw him putting cereal in the bowl then heating the milk in pan then pouring the milk in the cereal he then handed her the bowl with spoon she quietly started eating it she saw him cutting apples into the plate. Then he made her eat the apples too. Once se was finished he put the plates in sink and then again carry her to her room and put her on bed give her the medicine. When all done he asked her to sleep tonight in same clothes don't put pressure on the wound let it heal tonight.. then she can do all the standing tomorrow. Khushi listen to him just like a small child listen to his teacher.

Arnav make sure she is alright and leave from the apartment the big part of him didn't want to leave her but it was late and he didn't want his family to question him again where was he it was around 10.30 pm when he reached his home. And yes his Di was there asking him where he was he just told her that he had some important work to take care of. He just had his dinner and then retired to his room.

Khushi was thinking on today's event. First Arnav scold her and then take care of her one minute he is laad governor and the other minute so caring why he shifts his personality oh he has dual personality isn't it as Khushi thought her eyes widen yes that's it he has dual personality what other explanation is there of his shifting moods. Whatever it is she decided one thing that she likes his caring side more. She noted that not once but he had taken her in his arms four times. The very first time when he had pick her up she was asleep but now she was in full conscious.

He has strong arms she noted mentally.

Her cheeks became red she was blushing hard thinking about him and slowly sleep take her in its embrace.

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Next day Tuesday @ AR morning

Exact at 9am Arnav enter his office followed by Akash. He went upstairs to his cabin.

"Good Morning Sir", Annie greet him. Arnav looked at Annie and think what Annie is doing here ? shouldn't Khushi supposed to be here and then it struck him that yesterday Khushi's one month of being his P.A was over.

He didn't answer but went inside his cabin, places his laptop bag on table and sit in his chair. Annie come to his cabin and places his coffee and files needed for meetings.

"Is Khushi here yet?", ask Arnav opening his laptop.

"Um .. no Sir .. she told me that she is not feeling well so she is taking a day off and as my one month leave completed yesterday so I am here now", said Annie "Anything you need Sir?".

"No you can go", said Arnav and Annie leave the cabin. How could she be here obviously she was hurt she had to rest, thought Arnav. But some part of him wanted to see her, wanted her to be here infront of him.

The rest of the day passes in meetings and work. Many times he take his cell and wanted to dial Khushi's number but then he remember his scolding words and the hurt look on her face. He did try to apologize for it in his own ways like he take her to her apartment and attended to her wound and make her eat dinner. Did she forgiven him for this or not? .. he thought. He was sorry for his angry words but his ASR ego didn't let him say sorry to her direct.

@ RM around 7pm

Arnav went home early today; he just didn't have the mood to work anymore. His mind was occupied with Khushi. He was walking in his room, trying to decide whether to call her or not. He just wanted to know if she is alright. After 10 minutes more of debating he decided to go to her apartment on the pretext of asking some project file, so it didn't look strange for a CEO of company going to an employees home. But still it looks strange. He grabs his car keys and went down. He was just in the living room hallway when the front door opens and what he saw made his eyes widened. From the front doors came Anjali and Akash, with Khushi in Akash's arms. "what the hell", his mind screamed. He didn't like Khushi in Akash's arms he was instantly fuming. Akash and Anjali saw Arnav standing few feets away.

"What the hell is this ?", he asked pointed towards an unconscious Khushi in Akash's arms.

"Relax chottey Khushi got fever and she is not conscious", said Anjali.

"What when this happen?", he ask coming close to Khushi and put his hand on her forehead, it was indeed burning.

"Hari prakash please take the bag out of Akash's car", said Anjali to hari Prakash, who had open the door.

Anjali gesture Akash to take Khushi to guest room. Akash who saw Arnav staring at Khushi and then at him in anger, he gulped but then move forward.

Anjali came to Arnav, "Chottey, Lavanya told me about the accident this morning when I called her so I decided to go to Khushi's place to check on her after my visit to orphanage, when I met her she was feeling very week, I asked her to come with me to live here but she decline so in evening when I was about to leave she fainted so I asked Akash to come there and we take her home. I called Dr. Nandani she is on her way here", Anjali explain to Arnav while they follow Akash to the guest room which is just next to Arnav's room.

Akash places Khushi on the bed, Anjali came there and adjusted the pillows behind her back. Hari Prakash came with the bag and put on floor beside the bed.

"Bhai were you going some where?", asked Akash looking at Arnav.

"uhh No .. I was just wondering where Di was as she always come him before 5pm that's why", said Arnav and move towards the door but came face to the doctor.

"oh .. ASR .. how are you?", said Dr. Nandani, a healthy woman in her 40s, she was their family doctor since 10 years. "yeah fine doctor", Arnav nods his head.

"Dr. please come inside", said Akash gesturing her to come inside. Dr. Nandani comes in and Anjali tell her about Khushi accident and then how she fainted. Dr. check Khushi's temperature and say, "yes she is having fever but its not that high it will be good in a day or two". Anjali nods her head, Arnav too stopped there to listen to Dr. and also he wanted to know how Khushi is doing. Dr. then checks her wound, she found the bandage to be little wet. She started to take the bandage off and find the wound infected.

"that's why she have fever", Dr. Nandani said in worried tone. "What happened Dr.", asked Anjali.

"See here (Dr. points to her wound which was little yellow and blue) her wound is infected I guess her bandage got wet somehow and she didn't change her bandage so it get infected", explain Dr. "and due to that she got fever and because of fever she got fainted".

"She will be alright .. isn't she?", asked Arnav. Anjali and Dr. turn towards Arnav.

"umm .. yeah she will be well for now I dress her wound just make sure she change her bandage everyday and I will prescribe some medicine for the infection just give her that 2 times a day she will be fine", said Dr.

Dr. Nandani then changed her banadage and write a prescription, also she injected Khushi.

"Here give her this medicine she will regain conscious in an hour or so", Dr. gave the prescription to Anjali. "Also I guess I have to put cast on her foot, absolutely no pressure on the foot otherwise it will affect her nerves", said Dr. standing up "I will come tomorrow to check on her and also bring the cast".

"Thank you Dr.", said Anjali and move to the door.

"Di give me that I will bring the medicine", said Akash extended his hand to Anjali and Anjali give him the prescription.

"Chottey?", Anjali turn and call Arnav who was still standing on the same spot looking at Khushi.

"uh .. yeah Di?", Arnav takes his eyes off Khushi and look at his sister who was looking at him in an observing way. "I got work ..", said Arnav and move out of the room.

Anjali told Nani and Mami about Khushi, Nani was happy that Anjali made a good decision of bringing her here. Nani and Mami to went to guest room with Anjali to see Khushi. After half an hour Khushi gain conscious. She saw Anjali and Nani on either side of her on bed.

"Anjali ji app .. mein", said Khushi and try to get up she felt her head got heavy.

"Relax Khushi you are at my home you got fainted so I brought you here", said Anjali helping her to sit and adjust the pillow behind her back.

"How are you feeling Khushi Bitya?", asked Nani.

"I am fine Nani ji just little headache and (Khushi wince in pain when she try to move her foot) pain in foot", said Khushi.

"Khushi how did your bandage get wet?", asked Anjali.

"ohh .. I was taking a bath but I make sure it didn't get wet", said Khushi

"Well it got wet then and you got infection now", said Anjali. "What ..?", said Khushi in worried tone.

"Don't worry Dr. give the medicine she said it will fine in some days but yeah you are not allowed to walk or even get out of bed", said Anjali.

"But Anjali ji office I got work to do Arnav Sir might need me", said Khushi.

"I talked to chottey he said you can have leave until you fully recover .. and Annie is there to look after chottey's work", said Anjali.

Oh yes .. Annie is back one month is over, Khushi thought she wont be Arnav's P.A anymore. She should be happy but she didn't know why isn't she.

"yesh Bitya you are not moving from here .. okaijzz", said Mamiji. "yes bitya .. you just rest", said Nani.

Just then Shobah enter the room with Arush in hand. "Boo-aahh", said Arush loud.

"Arush ..", said Khushi and Arush too saw Khushi "Khuuyiii", he exclaimed excited to go to Khushi he started to wriggle in his Nanny's arms. Shobah smiled and come to Khushi and hand Arush to her. Arush immeadialty wound his hands worund Khushi's neck and gave her a watery peck on her cheek. Khushi giggled and hug Arush and then give him peck on his each cheek.

"Anjali ji I have feed him the milk and some smashed fruits I am leaving for home", said Shobah. "Thank you Shobah ji", said Anjali. Shobah left the room.

"Sasuma its time for dinnejz (dinner)", said Mami. "haan Anjali Bitya .. will you please bring dinner for Khushi bitya here", said Nani looking at Anjali then Khushi.

"Ji Nani", said Anjali and move out with Mami. Nani looked at Khushi who was playing with Arush.

Arush seems so happy with Khushi Bitya, thought Nani she is a beautiful soul. Nani stand up and run her hand on Khushi's head. "be happy and healthy always", said Nani with love.

Khushi smile at her, "Thank you Nani ji". Nani left the room praying for her well being.

Arush pat Khushi's cheek, "I .. I eet banna", said Arush in his baby voice.

"awwhh my baby eat banana", said Khushi kissing him on cheek, Arush was in her lap.

"aapp bee tao (ap bhi khao you eat also)", Arush said again.

"haan kion nahi my Arush baby told me then I will defiantly eat it", said Khushi. Arush give her his big smile and then place his lips on her nose and bite.

"ahh .. baby why you do that I will never understand", said Khushi rubbing her nose. Arush clap and again try to place her lips on Khushi's nose but Khushi lean back.

"No ", Khushi said a bit sternly. Arush look at her innocently with his mouth open. "its bad .. don't do that", said Khushi. And then tickles his tummy, Arush started to laugh .. "you like that .. haan my shweetoo baby ", said Khushi she had laid Arush on bed beside her and lightly tickling him. Arush was laughing and then he grabs her Om locket which came out her kurta as Khushi was bending down on Arush. Arush pull it towards him.

"Noo .. baby .. it will break (Khushi takes the locket out of Arush hand and put it her kurta again) its very precious to me dear", said Khushi and flip his nose.

Arush make a yawn .. "ohhh baby ko neend aali hai (baby is sleepy)", said Khushi and take Arush in her arms and started to sway her while humming the song, which she sing to him before. Just then Anjali came with her and Khushi's dinner.

"ohh Arush is sleeping?", said Anjali putting the tray on bed and sitting opposite to Khushi on her side of bed.

"yeah he is sleepy", said Khushi and looked down at Arush who had snuggle into Khushi body and his eyes were dropping.

"Khushi dinner ..", said Anjali pointing to the plate. "Just few minutes Anjali ji Arush is almost slept", said Khushi and started to hum the song again.

Anjali looked at the peaceful Arush and Khushi face that had a serene expression, Anjali clearly see the love for Arush in Khushi's eyes. And the way she was humming to him to make him sleep was giving the perfect picture of mother and son. Anjali just wish that time, how wonderful it would be if Khushi becomes his mother wait a minute its not a bad idea .. thought Anjali and she smiled broadly.

Khushi places Arush beside her and cover his body with quilt. Anjali and Khushi then had their dinner. Anjali gave Khushi her medicine and then they chatted for a while. After a while Khushi started to yawn.

"oh .. stupid me here I am talking you need rest", said Anjali and stand up. She was about to pick Arush when Khushi said, "umm Anjali ji can Arush sleep here with me please?"

"Khushi he might wake up in night .. he will disturb you", said Anjali.

"No he can never disturb me (Khushi stroke his hair) please Anjali ji", said Khushi.

"Ok if you say so then don't complain to me later", said Anjali smiling. "Never", said Khushi.

Anjali places the pillows around Arush and bring diaper and some wet wipes incase if Arush needed the change of diapers and then Anjali retires to her room. Khushi lay down and turn to Arush side and lightly stroke his hair, "you know baby you have beautiful eyes just like your father", said Khushi in a whisper. She slowly drifted to sleep while stroking Arush's hair.

Speaking of father well he isn't getting any sleep. Arnav was on his bed staring at ceiling with one hand on chest and one behind his head. He was thinking of Khushi no actually worried for Khushi but his ASR ego didn't allow him to accept that fact. He wanted to see Khushi to talk to her, so that he can know from her that hows she doing. But he controlled himself as was Nani and Anjali with Khushi all the time. He saw the clock on his bedside table, its 12.30 am.

Everybody should be sleep, he thought. Arnav move out of bed and walk towards the guest room. He just wanted to see her once, otherwise he won't be getting any sleep.

He slowly opens the door so it wont make any noise and he went in. He saw Khushi sleeping turn towards Arush, his small hand was circle Khushi's index finger.

How someone can looks so beautiful while sleeping?, thought Arnav looking down at Khushi. He then sit beside Khushi on bed. He pushed the tendrils off her face and placed them behind her ear. His finger lingers on her soft cheeks, to the jaw line and finally reaching her lips.

So soft he thought he never got the chance to feel them against his lips.

He wanted to touch those lips but he didn't want to wake Khushi up. He had imagined the scene of kissing her numerous time. He wondered how will they taste. He sigh and look up at her close eyes.

She has beautiful eyes , he thought. She has naturally big curved lashes, which were fanning her cheeks. He so wanted to kiss her eyes, her soft cheeks and plump lips but he controlled himself.

She is angry with him, God know what she will do if he kiss her now and she wake up.

Probably push me hard, he chuckled. He stroke her hair lightly, a small smile appear on her lips like she had recognized his touch.

"Sorry Khushi", Arnav whisper ever lightly and stood up.

Arnav went to other side and bend down and place a light kiss on Arush's forehead He was feeling light now, don't know why but just seeing them after whole day bring warmth to his being. He went to door but turn back giving one last look to Khushi and his son then walk to his room.

He knew he is attracted to her may be too much attracted but now this attraction is turning into something else with each passing day .

TO BE CONTINUED ...

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