Chapter 47

-------------------- Around 6.45 @ RM

Khushi was crossing the porch when she saw the front door of the RM opens and a doctor comes out. Khushi looked at him and both just smile each other in a greeting way. The doctor walk past her and she went to the front door. She places her hand on door to open it when her mind register that a doctor came to RM ... she hurriedly went inside thinking that what if Nani is unwell, as she is the old lady.

Khushi went towards the living room and saw Nani and Mami sitting on sofa engrossed in some talks. Nani smiled when she saw Khushi coming near her. "Arey Khushi Bitya...", said Nani in a greeting way.

"Naniji are you alright ...what happened? Are you ill?", asked Khushi as she sit on the sofa beside Nani and take her hands. Nani was surprise at her question so was Mami.

"Haiinn Sasuma you are unwellzz?", asked Mami and Nani looked at her in stern manner.

"Manorma ... I am perfectly well ... (she turns to Khushi) Bitya I am fine ... nothing happened", said Nani with a smile.

"then what the doctor was doing here? ... I just saw him go", said Khushi.

"Arey .. oh doctaar ... he comezz to see our Arush baba", said Mami and Khushi got alarmed.

"What ...? What happened to him?", asked Khushi as her heart thudded for the baby.

"Oh he got ill with fevaar na ... poor baba", said Mami with sad face.

"what?? He was ill and I didn't knew", said Khushi in a low voice.

"Arey bitya ... don't worry ... he is absolute fine now ... Shobah ji took great care of him and also Chottey", said Nani assuring Khushi. But Khushi's heart wasn't satisfied and she stood up.

"Nani I will go and see him", said Khushi and move towards the stairs.

Why didn't anyone tell me about Arush ... even Arnavji didn't tell me that he was ill, thought Khushi as she climb up the stairs. She went into Anjali's room and saw Shobah trying to make Arush quite down as he was making some irritating sound.

"baba please sleep", said Shobah as she tap Arush's shoulder lovingly as Arush was laying on the bed.

"aahh naaa", Arush make a sound and tried to sit up ... Khushi move forward and pick up Arush. Just when Arush saw her he made a crying sound and grabs Khushi's shirt "Mammmaaa".

"Shhsshh my baby", Khushi put his head on her shoulders and started to tap his back lovingly. "Mama is here now ...Sshhhssshh". Shobah looked on smilingly. After few seconds Arush immediately quite down. Khushi make him lay in her arms and she sits on bed. She saw Arush's eyes were drooping so she started to hmm the song lightly. Arush garbs her shirt in one hand and face towards her chest. Khushi sway him while humming the song. Soon Arush sleep in the warmth of Khushi's arms.

"Its good that you are here ... I was having trouble in making him sleep and look now he slept in your arms just like that", said Shobah with a smile. Khushi smiled in return she put her hand on Arush's forehead to check for fever but find none. Shobah understood her gesture and said, "Don't worry ... he is fine now ... he got fever 3 days ago".

"3 days ago?", said Khushi a little shock ... "why didn't anybody tell me?".

"I asked ASR sir once to call you when 2 days ago he was having trouble sleeping and he cried a lot ... I was with him all the time as Anjali ji is also not here so I was staying here with him but still I couldn't make him sleep ... then ASR sir took him and he made him sleep ... it was good to see him with Arush baba ... he took good care of him that's why his fever got down within a day ... he was just having trouble while sleeping ... I thought he would call you", said Shobah surprise herself.

"He didn't tell me", said Khushi in a low voice.

"Oh ... its ok Khushi ji ... may be he didn't want to disturb you ... me and ASR sir both were with him", said Shobah as she assure Khushi.

"But he should have told me", said Khushi a bit sternly ... "he wouldn't have any trouble sleeping if I was with him".

"yeah I know ... that's why I asked ASR sir to call but then I didn't buck up the courage to ask him twice", said Shobah.

Now Khushi was getting angry ... she and Arnav had been spending time together ... for few minutes but still he could have told her about Arush, she thought as she caresses Arush sleeping form.

An hour later Arnav enters RM ... he was tired with all the meeting, work and then the car incident. After greeting with Nani and Mami he marches up the stairs loosing his tie. Just as he was about to take a turn towards his room his eyes falls on Khushi coming out of Anjali's room.

Oh yeah Khushi told me she would be here, thought Arnav as he takes a step towards her. Khushi who saw Arnav coming to her stopped and looked up at him in anger. Arnav got a little confuse at her angry expression. He was just about to say something when Khushi said quickly, "Why didn't you tell me that Arush was ill?" ... her tone was angry one.

"What??", said Arnav as he got startled at the sudden question. "I said why didn't you tell me that Arush was ill?", said Khushi as she took a step towards him.

"Khushi relax ... he is fine ... nothing to worry about", said Arnav.

"Nothing to worry about?", said Khushi in low angry voice. "He was having fever 3 days ago and Shobah ji told me he was having trouble sleeping and he cried a lot ... you should have told me ... I could have helped with him" her voice getting a bit louder.

"Khushi I didn't tell you because it was not needed. The Nanny was here 24 hours with him and also I took care of him ... so I thought it was ok not to tell you ... he was doing fine", said Arnav with assuring tone as he tried to take Khushi's hand but she waved it off.

"He wasn't doing fine ... he was crying Arnav ji ... crying and he was asking for me", said Khushi with her voice choked a bit ... Shobah had told her that Arush had said "Mama mama" many times.

"Khushi .. I ...", Arnav about to say but Khushi cut him .. "You should have told me Arnavji", said Khushi and move towards the stair without waiting for his answer ... Arnav called her name but she didn't listen in her anger and march towards the stairs to prepare Arush's milk bottle ... as she knew that he might wake up after some time.

Arnav felt anger build up in him too ... No one has ever walked away when he was talking ... and not one had cut him ... that's not done... He didn't tell her because he didn't want her to worry ... plus he was taking good care of Arush so didn't felt the need of calling her. He moves to his room and throws his coat and tie in anger ... He has to talk to her.

After half an hour when he got changed and freshen up he went to Anjali's room. Arush was still sleeping and Khushi was talking to Shobah. She had given her the milk bottle and asked for her number. So that she can contact her asking about Arush's well being.

"Khushi ... I need to talk", said Anrav in his curt voice as he move closer to Khushi. Khushi looked at him ... she was still angry ... she wasn't in a mood to talk ... but she could not deny in front of Shobah. Shobah who saw Arnav she figure it out that he is angry so she stood up to go but Khushi stop her telling that she didn't want Arush to wake up so she move out of the room with Arnav ... both came near to his room but Khushi didn't enter. She stood in front of him folding her hands over chest ... angry look still intact on her face.

"Khushi ... why are you behaving like this? I told you why I didn't tell you about Arush and he is fine now.So its no big deal ... and I was here with him and ...", Arnav was saying but again Khushi cut him.

"No big deal ?? it is big deal for me ... and I am angry with you because you didn't tell me", said Khushi in her stern tone.

"Don't you dare cut me when I am talking ... do you understand", said Arnav a bit louder trying not to get angry. Khushi didn't say anything.

"Listen all I am saying is Arush is fine now ... his fever was just for one day ... I took care of him ... so why are getting angry ... there is no need for it", said Arnav as he move closer to Khushi and extend his hand to grab her hand but Khushi step back.

"Arnavji you are the one who is not understanding ... I agree he is fine now ... ok and I also agree that you handle everything and but still you could have told me", said Khushi. Arnav about to say when Khushi said, "leave it ... I don't wana talk further" and turn to leave. She knows if they talk more they will get into an argument.

"Don't you dare walk away when I am talking", said Arnav in anger as he grabs her wrist and turn her around to face him. Khushi push his hand away in anger.

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want to stress you or anything ... and beside it wasn't needed", said Arnav in anger tone as he was trying to make Khushi understand his point.

"Not needed ... he was calling for me Arnavji ... he was calling for his mother ... and you are saying it was not needed", said Khushi as her voice got higher a bit.

"YOU ARE NOT HIS MOTHER KHUSHI", said Arnav loudly in anger. Khushi was taken aback with this. "you cannot be with him 24/7 Khushi ... you cannot be with him every time he gets ill ... do you understand?", said Arnav as his voice raise in anger. Khushi was hurt hearing this ... she knew she was not his mother but she felt like one when she is with Arush ... her eyes got misty ... she didn't say anything and turn. She went into Anjali's room and grab her bag ... she looked at Arush's sleeping form for a second and then move out.

She was near stairs when Arnav stopped her, "Where are going now?".

"I m not his mother right ... so I shouldn't be here", said Khushi as a tear roll down her eyes. Arnav was taken aback watching her tear.

"Khushi ... I didn't mean that ... I was just saying that I handled him", said Arnav.

"No ... you are right ... I was angry because I care for him ... I love him Arnavji", said Khushi in her sad voice and she move down the stairs. Arnav followed her but she already was in the hall. Khushi went up to Akash who was just going towards the kitchen.

"Akash can you drop me home?", said Khushi and Akash was surprise at her.

"yeah sure ... but Khushi Nani told me you would be staying for dinner", said Akash.

"No Akash I need to go home .. Buaji is waiting for me .. Please", said Khushi quickly as she saw Arnav coming to her with corner of her eyes.

"ok .. no problem come", said Akash and Khushi hurriedly move towards the front door and out. Akash was surprise at her behavior ... he looked at his brother who seems angry.

Opps they fight again, thought Akash as he move to the front door. Arnav was angry ... half on Khushi for not understanding his point and half on himself for hurting her feelings.

After an hour when he was cool down he called Khushi twice but she didn't pick up ... when he call her for the 3^rd time .. she cut his call. He tried 2, 3 times more but Khushi cut his call. He moves his hand through his hair in frustration, "pick up dammit", he murmur slowly and tried again but this time Khushi's cell was switched off.

"Dammit ..."he shout and throw his phone on bed. He had done the very thing which he was trying hard not to do ... he had hurt Khushi.

Next day ...he tried again but no use ... first it went to miss call then Khushi cut the call and later switch her cell phone off. He then waited thinking that Khushi will come to see Arush but she didn't ... he was surprise and little worried that he knew Khushi loves Arush so much and she didn't came to see him on weekend ... Which was kinda impossible ... that mean Khushi is really hurt. Through out that day he wasn't able to talk to Khushi and that had made him restless. At first ... he shrugs the idea of talking to Khushi thinking that he will talk to her in office .. there she cant avoid him but then he started to feel restless ... he didn't feel right that Khushi was not talking to him and she is hurt ... somewhere it was hurting him but he didn't want to acknowledge that but still he wanted to do something ... in short he was confuse and getting little crazy. He then started to think what he should do and after thinking for a while he got an idea.

Next day around 11am ... he asked Shobah to make Arush and his baby bag ready. Shobah was surprise but she didn't dare asked why. When Arush was ready Arnav take him and his bag down ... giving Shobah off for today ... as Anjali will be coming back from her honeymoon trip tonight. When Nani saw Arnav with Arush and his baby bag she ask what he is doing ... when Arnav told him that he is taking Arush to Khushi Nani was stunned would be understatement ... she couldn't say anything due to shock and Arnav takes Arush out. Nani was just looking stunned as she saw Arnav went out of front door. When she come back from her shock ... a big smile played on her lips ... she never thought that she would be able to see that much change in Arnav but thanks to Devi Maiya it happen and she knows exactly who is behind this change.

-------------------- Around 12 @ Khushi's House

"eh sanka devi derwaza bund kerlio hum ek do ghantey mein ajayein gey", said Buaji in her loud voice as she moves out of the front door.

"Ayi Buaji", said Khushi as she walk hurriedly towards the front door. She was about to close it when Buaji put her hand on the door.

"Aur suno ... khaberdar ju koi sharart kiye rahi toh ... shanti se bethna samji", said Buaji as she eyed Khushi. "Ji Buaji ji", said Khushi making an innocent face. "hmmm chaltey hain", said Buaji and step down the house.

Khushi closes the door and went in Kitchen and started to make the things ready to make Alu Pakoras for herself as she craved for something spicy to eat. After 10 minutes or so the door bell rings.

"haye Buaji wapis agayi ...", said Khushi as she hide the batter she made and slice potatoes. Her Buaji always scold her for eating spicy and oily food. Just then the door bell ring again.

"Atey hain", said Khushi loudly as she clean her hands with piece of cloth and hurried towards the front door.

"Buaaj...", Khushi was about to say as she opens the door but her word got stuck in her throat as she watch the person standing in front of her with wide eyes. Arnav was standing there with Arush in his arms. "App?", said Khushi slowly.

"Mammma ... Maammaaa", said Arush as he wiggles in Arnav's arms to go to Khushi.

Khushi smiled and instantly went ahead to pick him but then her eyes fell on Arnav's face her hands stopped in air. Arush grabs her finger and tried to pull her but Khushi pull her hands back and take few steps back.

"What are you doing here?", said Khushi looking down trying to keep her anger out of her voice.

"Arush was missing his mother so I brought him here ... to meet his Mama", said Arnav as he take a step towards Khushi extending Arush towards her but Khushi didn't move forward.

Khushi shot an angry look to Arnav, "I am not his mother ... remember? ... so its better you go from here", said Khushi and turn her back and went in the house. She folds her arms around her ... trying to control her tears. She badly wanted to hold Arush but Arnav's words had hurt her.

Arnav regrets his words now ... he didn't mean it that way ... they just came out. He steps in the house and places Arush on the floor ... who started to take steps towards Khushi. Arnav smile at this that how much his son is attune to Khushi. Khushi felt something hold on to her legs. She turns her head and look down. Arush look up at her excitedly giving his toothy grin... "Maamaa", he exclaimed in his chirpy baby voice.

"I have left that decision on him ... to him YOU are his mother", said Arnav looking at Khushi with guilt fill eyes. Khushi got little happy hearing that.

"uthaao naa ... Mammaa", said Arush looking up at Khushi as he begun to tug her shalwar. Khushi looked at him in aww and then pick him up in her arms ... how can she deny her baby. She pecked his cheeks lovingly and Arush giggle giving a peck to Khushi in return.

"I will get his bag", said Arnav he turn back. Few second later he come in the house and saw Khushi sitting on the floors and Arush standing infront of her and she was playing with his hands and arms. As Arnav come near them Khushi look up at him. Arnav places Arush baby bag beside Khushi.

"Who else came?", asked Khushi ... "No one", answered Arnav.

"Arush wanted his mother and I too wanted him to spend time with his mother only", said Arnav as he cresses the top of Arush's hair.

"I better go ... will be back in the evening to pick him", said Arnav and turn to go.

"Arnavji wait ...", said Khushi as she stood up picking Arush. "wo um .. um ... ", Khushi didn't know how to say ... Arush was alone with her for the first time. In RM she may have been alone with him in her room but other members were always present in the house. So she was a little worried thinking about that.

"Don't worry Khushi ... I trust you with him", said Arnav giving a light smile to Khushi and Khushi was touched to hear that."Bye.." giving a smile to Khushi he left from there.

Khushi was lost in the thoughts of him ... First he hurt her with his words ... some where she knew he didn't mean them and what he said was true but she was hurt ... and now he himself have left Arush with her ... because he knew that as much as Arush wants his mother ... Khushi was missing Arush too.

"Stupid laad governer", murmur Khushi thinking that first he hurts and later he erases that hurt with his actions.

She came out of her thought as she felt a tap on her cheek ... she looked at Arush lovingly.

"Come babay ... let eat something ... haan ...", said Khushi as she went to close the door and then went towards kitchen ... talking with Arush on the way.

After an hour and half the door bell ring again ... this time Khushi knew it will be Buaji ... so she went to open the door ... Arush was in her arms. She opens the door and greet Buaji. Buaji eyes were down as she was trying to arrange the shopers and step in the house. She looked up when she heard a baby sound.

"haye re nandkishore eh ka...", said Buaji as she places a hand on her head. "Eh sanka devi hum tum ko mana kiye rahey k koi Shararat nahi kerna", said Buaji as she move forward pointing a finger to Khushi. "eh bacha kis ka utha layi ... haye re nandkishore ... ja wapis ker k aa".

"uff uu ho Buaji ... hum utha k nahi laye ... yeh Khud hi aya", said Khushi. Buaji look at her in surprise and then dropping the shopers on side table she grabs Khushi's ear. "ouuh Buaji".

"Hum ko bewaqoof samjho ho ka ... eh bacha khud kaisey a sakhat hai", said Buaji as she left her ear.

"Ufoo Buaji ... yeh Arush hai .. hum ne ap ko bataya tha na Arnavji ka beta", said Khushi as she wiggle Arush in her arms. Buaji look at her thinking and then she remembers that Khushi talks about him very much.

"Achaa ... toh eh akela hai ... aur koi nahi aya", said Buaji as she looked around the living room.

"Nahi Buaji wo Arnavji chotr gaye issey ... sham mein ajayein gey laine", said Khushi as she turn to go to her room. "Buaji khana rekha hai kitchen mein ... Kha lena", said Khushi and went in to her room.

Buaji was astonish, that how can they just leave their child with someone else ... Sure Anjali was her friend but still ... After sometime Buaji went to her room but didn't enter ... she saw Khushi playing with Arush and the baby was too into Khushi ... Buaji didn't miss the motherly instinct Khushi was having for Arush ... a smile played on her lips ... she knew how much Khushi love babies ... but some where it didn't seems right to have so much attachment or affection towards someone else's child. She left from there thinking that she will have a talk with Khushi about it ... right now she didn't have the heart to disturb them.

Khushi had spend a beautiful time with Arush ... both played and eat together ... and both enjoyed each other's company. Arush was now sleeping ... she caresses his hair lovingly ... just then she received a message from Arnav that he is coming to pick Arush. After half an hour the door bell rings. Khushi went to open the door and saw Arnav.

"Arnavji ... is anyone came with you?", asked Khushi. "No why?", said Arnav.

"wo um ... Arush is sleeping so who will look after him while you drive?", said Khushi and Arnav instantly reply, "You ..", in soft voice. Khushi was astonish to hear this ... she stare at him in surprise. When after few seconds she didn't say anything ... Arnav click his fingers infront of her and Khushi avert her eyes.

"wait ...", she said and went inside. She told her Buaji that she is going and then picks Arush from her room and went to the car with Arnav.

While driving back to RM, Arnav grabs Khushi's right hand and put it on his thigh with his hand on top of it. Arush was lying in Khushi's arms with his head cradled in her left arm. Both Arnav and Khushi didn't say anything. Khushi felt good that Arnav is not upset with her as he is holding her hand and Arnav was glad that Khushi didn't take her hand back ... that means she is not angry at him anymore.

Khushi stayed in the car as Arnav told her to and he took Arush from her and went in to place him in his cot. After few minutes he was back and then drive back to drop Khushi. On the way he had hold her hand again. When they reach outside Khushi's house Arnav wanted to say something but he didn't know how. "Khushi ... wo um ... I ...", as Arnav struggle to say and Khushi squeeze his hand.

"It ok ... I understand ... and thank you for bringing Arush", said Khushi with a smile and she open the door to go out of car but Arnav held her hand. "Khushi ...".

Khushi looked back at him .. his eyes were intently looking at her ... she knew what he wanted but it couldn't happen here ... she looked around and saw people. Arnav follow her gaze and understand so he left her hand. He looked in front and started his car. Just then he felt something soft press against his cheek for a second and then Khushi was outside the car. Khushi had pecked him on his cheek quickly. Arnav smiled and drove from there.

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Aman had just put the call down ... he had been chatting with Lavanya for an hour ... both were having their lovy dovy talks. Aman was glad that finally Lavanya is opening up to him, not only in likes, dislikes but also about her happiness and sharing sorrows. And he knew the reason behind it ... that he had met her family and he knew that her family liked him but he was still a little bit afraid from her father ... he was a very strict one ... and why not he was an Army retired officer. But he had decided that when they next meet he will bravely ask for Lavanya's hand from him. He just wanted to know what Lavanya wants ... is she ready for the marriage or still need more time? He had no problem if she needed more time ... he is happy as long as she is with him. Also he didn't want to dominate her, he strongly believes in giving each other their own personal space in relationship.

He was about to go in bed when his phone ring ... a smile played on his lips thinking that it must be Lavanya again ... but his brows frowned when he saw that it was one of his sources guy ... why is he calling him at this time as it was around midnight ... he picked up the call.

"hello ..", said Aman ...

"Sir ... I got some information ... and I called you as soon as I received the confirmation", said the guy.

"What is it?", said Aman as he got alert thinking that it must be related to the guy who attacked Arnav's car and left that message. But what he heard made him shocked and worried at the same time ... he was not expecting to know this thing at all ... it was shocking for him. "Are you sure?", asked Aman after few seconds.

"yes sir ... its 100% confirm", said the guy.

"How long?", Aman asked. "Around a month now", said the guy.

"And you are telling me this now ...", Aman got angry , "why the hell didn't you tell me earlier?".

"Sir it was a long time but as you asked us to watch him ... we tried to find as soon as possible ... it seems that he has been erasing his tracks ... he got off the radar but still we manage to find out that he is here now.", said the guy.

"Is he ... um is he alone or ...", Aman left his sentence as some sweat broke on his forhead.

"No ... his son was here before him ... its been 3, 4 years he had been here", said the guy.

"What???", shouted Aman ... "Do you know what this mean?".

"yes sir ... that's why we thought to inform you as soon as we confirmed it", said the guy who had got equally worried now.

"Do you have any pictures of them?", said Aman.

"Not him .. but his son", said the guy. "Ok meet me tomorrow ... the first thing is morning ... same spot", said Aman and cut the call.

Now he paced his room worriedly ... sleep had long gone now ... the news he got was much bigger than he thought ... as his mind race on different things ... he came to stop.

"Does that mean he was behind the fire incident as well?", said Aman in a low whisper. "Oh gosh ... if this is what I think then ASR's life is in danger not only his but others as well", said Aman again in worried voice.

He quickly dialed his cousin number, "hey Vikas .. sorry tdisturb you man but its urgent", said Aman tried to keep his voice normal. "yeah man shoot ...", came his cousin's sleepy voice.

"Did you remember you told me about your friend in CBI?", said Aman. "yeah ... what happened?", said his cousin now getting alert.

"I need to meet him tomorrow ... as soon as possible man .. its very urgent", said Aman.

"ok I will send you details .. I will also tell him about you ... but tell me Aman is everything alright?", said his cousin.

"um ... I don't know ... its that I find out something about that fire incident to my company ... so I need some really professional help", said Aman his voice clearly showing worry.

"Oh ... I get it .. don't worry .. he is best in his work .. i will send you his details now ok ..", said his cousin.

"yeah thanks man", said Aman and cut the call.

He was about to dial ASR number but stopped thinking ... how can he tell him this now ??? he was so excited about the London deal and tomorrow they are going there.

If I told him ... he will cancel the whole thing ... no this is not right ... thought Aman as he paced his room. But I can't hide such thing from him ... what to do ...thought Aman ... and after few minutes he come to the conclusion that he will meet up with that CBI officer tomorrow and try to hold this information till they come back from London ... then he will tell everything to Arnav. May be till then he will have more proofs ... he sat on his bed and think about Arnav ... he had seen some good changes in him and he had seemed happy since past few days ... his dream was coming true and in between this happen ... why ... why fate had brought his past again when he was about to live his dream??? ... thought Aman sadly.

-------------------- Next day - Monday @ AR

"ok guys ... this is it ... wrap up the things now", said Lavanya as the designers meeting came to an end.

It was decided in the meeting which was held on Monday that the designers who had designed the Traditional and Western clothing line for the IFCW will go to London with them. Other designers were disappointed but Lavanya assure them they will be working in future with Von Faniota and who knows if they needed more designers they will ask them to join the team. It was discuss the decided between AR and Von Faniota that 10 designers from both the companies will work on the Fashion show.

So today, each designer had to come up with their ideas for theme or Clothing line. Each designer including Khushi had presented their ideas and most of them were seems good. Lavanya appreciated their work and further discuss the changes that can be put in. As the designers started to move Lavanya called them all.

"Listen here ... those who want ... can take the half day off ... I have already asked ASR so no problem as today we will be leaving for London . So go home, relax ... pack your stuff and make sure you reach airport near 8pm ... is that clear?", said Lavanya looking around towards the designer. And they agreed in return.

Few minutes later Lavanya entered Aman's cabin and saw him engross in some papers. Lavanya call his name and came near his table but Aman was lost in his thoughts ... he was looking on some spot on the table and thinking about the confirmation of the news he got.

Lavanya watch him in surprise and then called him a bit louder," Aman ...!!! Where are you lost?".

"Huh ... (he looked up and saw Lavanya) Lavanya ... when did you come?", said Aman as he quickly gather the papers and put in the file.

"Just now ... but you didn't listen when I call you first ... is everything alright?", said Lavanya as he come closer to Aman and brush his hair.

Aman closes his eyes feeling her fingers grazing his scalp. "You seem worried to me ... tell me what is it?", said Lavanya with concern when Aman didn't say anything for few seconds.

"Nothing ... Just work related", said Aman as he avoid her eyes. "Aman...", said Lavanya as she look suspiciously at him. Aman stood up and grab her hands in his.

"Sweet heart ... I am fine ... really ... I was just looking over some project files ... I was jus thinking about it", said Aman giving a smile to Lavanya.

"Hmm ... don't think too much ... ok?", said Lavanya and Aman noded his head.

"You are coming over to my place in the evening ... right?", said Lavanya moving closer to Aman as her eyes glinted.

"Sorry sweetheart I can't ... I have to go somewhere else", said Aman and Lavanya pouted at him.

"Its important dear ... don't worry we are going to sit together in plane anyway.", said Aman as he tweak Lavanya's nose and she smiled at him.

"You better...", said Lavanya as she lightly punch his chest. "Yes mam ... now go (as he pushed Lavanya towards the door) you need more time packing than me", said Aman. Lavanya turn to him giving her angry glare at his remark. Aman quickly leaned in and pecks her lips.

"take care till we meet at airport", said Aman and Lavanya slightly blushed and went out.

Lavanya felt that he was hiding something but she didn't insist ... Since morning Aman hadn't come to talk to her which was impossible as he daily comes to her and she was sure that it is something else which is bothering Aman as she had never seen Aman got that much worried about some project or work. As Lavanya moves towards her cabin she thought to ask him later and she won't leave him until he tells everything to her.

Aman took a deep breath ... the news he got yesterday was indeed correct ... his source guy has given him the pics this morning when he went to meet and all the other info he got on them ... it is dangerous. He had to alert the police but there is a risk involve of the media ... So he decided he had to meet that CBI officer ... So he quickly gather all the things and left telling his PA that he is going for some important work and call him only if Arnav needed him.

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"Hello Anjaliji", said Khushi as she entered her room. "Arey Khushi... you (Anjali turn slightly to look at her) what are you doing here?", said Anjali as she glance at the clock ... it was 4.10 pm. "Did you take early off from the office?".

"Nope ... we designers got half day off", said Khushi as she came near to the baby changing table. Anjali was changing Arush's diaper.

"mammmaa ... aadeyy (agayi)", said Arush as he saw Khushi near him.

"haan mama ka chamcha ... agayi ap ki mama", said Anjali as she pull up his trousers and Khushi picked him up.

"haww baby ne mujey miss kia?", said Khushi as she lift Arush in air above her head and then pull down tweak her nose with his.

"mish (miss) kiaa", said Arush giving her toothy grin to Khushi.

Khushi did you see ... he has begun to use more words", said Anjali as she clear the things from changing table.

"yeah I know .. isnt it great", said Khushi as she sat on bed with Arush in her lap. "He will be talking more when he will be 2".

"Yeah I thought the same", said Anjali as she sat beside Khushi.

"So how was your trip Anjali ji ... did you enjoy?", said Khushi in teasing manner. Anjali eyed her a little annoyingly, "Yes I did enjoy ... BALI is a beautiful place and NO .. (as Khushi open her mouth to say something) you are not getting anything else ... so don't even ask", said Anjali.

"Oh I don't need ... I can guess you know", said Khushi as she winks towards Anjali.

"badmash ...(as Anjali smack her arm) just wait till you go on your honeymoon ... I will tease you more", said Anjali.

"Oh no worries ... till I get to my honeymoon ... you will a baby of your own", said Khushi with a teasing smile and Anjali blush at that and give another smack to her arm.

"See baby your Bua hits me too much", said Khushi as she wiggle Arush in her lap.

"dond hich mama (don't hit mama)", said Arush and Khushi giggle at this while Anjali's mouth open a little.

"Haw ... Arush ... sahi ka mama ka chamcha hai", said Anjali as she lovingly pinch his cheek.

"Boooahhh", said Arush and Anjali smiled at that... "Haan Bua ka bhi chamcha hai .. bus", said Anjaliand Arush clapped at that.

"Booahhh tediii tediii(teddy tedyy)", said Arush as he extended his arms to Anjali.

"Acha baba ... yeh lo ap ka teddy", said Anjali as she turn around a picked a big yellow white teddy bear to him ... Arushgarb it with ear and started to wiggle it.

"Is it a new one?", asked Khushi. "yeah got it from Bali for him", said Anjali as she smiles.

"You flight is in the night ... right?", Anjali asked Khushi.

"Yeah ... I thought to come and see him before I go", said Khushi as she places Arush in the middle of the bed who started to play with the bear. And Anjali smile at her.

"I wanted to give him something", said Khushi and she pull out her OM locket from around her neck.

"Whats this?", asked Anjali.

"This is my Om locket ... its been with me for a long time now and it had protected me from bad things", said Khushi. "I am going way and I will be worried for my baby so I am giving him this.

"oh hoo stupid ... I am here na now ... I will take care of him", said Anjali.

"Anjali ji please ... it will make me at peace knowing that he had something of mine which will protect him", said Khushi as she remember Arush ill state.

"Ok then ...", said Anjali and Khushi make a knot of the locket thread so that it becomes shorter and put it around Arush's head.

"I will take it back when I will come back", said Khushi and caresses Arush's hair.

Anjali looked at the locket and felt that she have seen is somewhere.

"what happened Anjali ji", asked Khushi as she saw Anjali staring at the locket.

"Nothing ... it seems that I have seen that kind of locket somewhere", said Anjali.

"May be ... I won't be the only one having it .. many people wear this kind of lockets", said Khushi as she put the locket inside Arush's shirt.

"Hmm may be .. you are right", said Anjali. "it so nice of you to give him something precious of yours".

"Oh come on Anjali ji ... he is also very precious to me", said Khushi as she begun to play with Arush. Anjali looked on the duo smiling and then she too got involved playing with Arush.

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CBI was a special government police force ... It has an upper hand on local police and authorities. CBI always choose their officers with great care ... they are Loyal, Strong, Brave, Dignified and True to Justice. Vikrant Rana was one of them ... a high ranked CBI officer. He was deep in thoughts and waiting for someone. After few minutes his assistant had come in ..."Sir ... Mr. Mathur is here".

"yeah ... send him in", said Vikrant. After few minutes he saw a good looking man in his late twenties came in his cabin.

"Vikrant Rana", said Vikrant introducing himself while extending his hand for handshake. "Aman Mathur", said Aman as look up at the strong build man in his late thirties.

"So how may I help you Mr. Mathur?", said Vikrant as they both sit down opposite to each other. "I guess Vikas may have tell you something", said Aman.

"He did tell me about the fire incident ... I already knew about it ... thanks to Media. But looking at you right know I can say there is something else ... something more", said Vikrant as he carefully observes Aman's nervous expressions.

"yes you guess right there is something more and I need your help with it ... I don't want to involve police ... because if we take help of police ... media will probably know about what will revealed in the end and we certainly don't want that", said Aman. "And this should be between you and me as of now ... I don't want anyone else to know about it."

"What about Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada? I thought he would be coming with you?", asked Vikrant. "He does not know I am here", said Aman as he averts his eyes momentarily. "And why is that?", said Vikrant more surprised.

"Because I don't want him to know what I have find out. If I do then he will become out of control and right now we are dealing with very important project for which we are leaving for London. I will tell him when we will get back from London.", said Aman. "Believe me its better this way ... in his anger he will put his life in danger than it already is".

"Have you told the police?", asked Vikrant. "No ... as I told you the reason why can't we involve them ... it's more of a personal enmity matter and we don't want anyone to know about it", said Aman and Vikrant nods his head understanding the matter of privacy.

"there had been an attack ... not on ASR but his car", said Aman and he told about what he saw in the footage and the message written on the car.

"Can I see the video?", asked Vikrant. "yeah I brought it", said Aman as he Places a CD on table. Vikrant took and put it in his Laptop.

"That's not the only time ... there was another attack before that, happen inside our company office ... but we didn't give much importance to it thinking that it must be some professional rivalry", said Aman. "There is a video of it too in that CD".

Vikrant watched both the videos, the one of car and other of light falling on Arnav. "What else you find out?", asked Vikrant after few minutes as he watch both videos twice.

"When the light incident happen we couldn't figure it out who was it ... at first we thought it was Shyam but when we did our own investigation we find out that its not him. Then after few days of exposing Shyam infront of media our factory got burnt. It was not by some accident. Our security team have seen men attacking our company ... then we again thought it was Shyam trying to take revenge. But police didn't find any clue against him. But now after this car incident we finally figure it out it is more on personal level ... ASR life is in danger ... someone is trying to hurt him ... and its not Shyam", said Aman.

"And how can you say that its not Shyam?", asked Vikrant as he take in all the details.

"Because I know who is after ASR", said Aman as he places a file on table. "Who?", asked Vikrant as he takes the file and open it.

"ASR's own uncle Kushal Malik and his son Ajay Malik", said Aman.

"oh so its like the old tale "money" ... They are after his property.", said Vikrant as he flick through the pages which got some information on Kushal and Ajay Malik.

"Yes and No", said Aman and Vikrant looked at him a little confuse.

"Yes they want his money ... his every property but this time they are after his life and I am afraid they will hurt his family too", said Aman and then he started telling Vikrant how Arnav's uncle had taken his property by fraud and throw him and his sister out if their own house and how after years later Arnav came back putting a fraud case on his uncle which result in giving punishment of 8 years jail time to his uncle but his son was safe from this. How much Arnav hate his uncle. How Ajay is gathering info about Arnav. And that now they not only want to take his money and properties but also they are after Arnav's life.

TO BE CONTINUED ---- (next update on next Wednesday)

NOTE:

---- As few people are saying that they want to see Arnav- Khushi married or together officially ... all I can say in return it will happen but not soon ... they way Khushi understands Arnav's mood and feelings and also how she consoles him ... now its Arnav turn to do the same

---- They wont have any MUs .. but they will have fights and then their make-ups as their relation is growing more with passing time.

---- As now you know who is after Arnav ... so now about the kidnapping ... you have to wait a little more.

---- I have mention in the beginning of this thread that 10-12 chapters are left to this story ... so every mystery, suspense and loops will get close. I wont left anything dangling.

---- Now I wont be clarifying anything till the story ends. If u don't understand anything or confuse scrap me .. I will reply ... because I have the feeling that you people don't read the replies I give on thread itself. that's why i wasn't replying from the last 2, 3 updates.

AND LAST ...

HAPPPYYY NEW YEAR to each and everyone here ...

May ALLAH bless you with loads of happiness and success this year ... AMEEN.

Have a wonderful year ahead ... Stay bless ... TC ..!! 😳