Chapter 59

-------------------- Evening Time - At LaxmiNagar

Khushi came out of washroom after changing ... Payal wasn't in the room. She went out to see where she is and find her in the kitchen with her mother ... probably preparing things for the dinner. So Khushi quietly went to her parents' room ... she wanted to talk to her father.

Nani had insisted gupta family to stay at their home for dinner but Shashi politely decline saying that they should go back home ... when Mama ji say to wait some more time to see what Media does ... Shashi said that if they don't go back then it will give people a chance to gossip more thinking that the news is true ... it better to handle the situation without getting scared. Nani appreciated his thoughts and bid them goodbaye

Shashi was looking something in the side drawer when he heard a soft knock ... looking up at door he find Khushi nervous. Smiling at her, he gesture with his hand for her to come inside.

Khushi came in the sat on the floor on her knees in front of her father who was sitting on the bed. Khushi grabs Shashi's hand and asked in low tone, "Are you upset with me Baba?".

"Why would I be upset with you bitya?", asked Shashi looking down at his daughter.

"Because of what happened today ... because of me .. and ..Ar .. nav ji", said Khushi looking at their hands.

"hmmm", said Shashi and Khushi quickly look at him trying to figure out if he is anger or upset ... but nothing.

"When you said you did nothing wrong ... I trust you ... I meant it as I trust my upbringing ... I know my daughters would not do anything which will bring shame to family or their name. So no need to be worried about it", said Shashi and Khushi sighed with relief.

"Won't you .. you ask ab ..out .. me a..nd Ar .. navji", asked Khushi stammering.

"No .. if you don't want to tell ... is their something you want to say", said Shashi.

Khushi quickly shakes her head in NO ... then looking at her father's eyes Khushi slowly nods her head in YES.

"then I am all ears ...", said Shashi and then Khushi slowly started to tell her father how she met Arnav and their encounters ... how they come close (opting out the intimate moments) and how she realize that she is in love with him ... how Arush become an important part of her life. Then she also tell little bit of Arnav's past and his struggle.

"Baba I know ... Arnavji is arrogant and rude but believe me he has a heart of glod ... you will come to know of his kindness when you get to know him", said Khushi her eyes were moist.

"That ... (wiping her tears) I already know", said Shashi and Khushi looked at him surprise.

Remembering how Arnav was holding her hand when they came in Shantivan, how Arnav instantly come ahead shielding her when Garima raise her hand to slap her ... how his eyes show so much love when he told her that Khushi is the most important thing for him.

"How? ...", asked Khushi ... "I may be getting old but I have experience regarding life bitya ... I know he is a gentlemen beside ... not everyone is perfect ... people have flaws", said Shashi. Khushi noded her head and waited thinking that her father will ask her about her future with Arnav but he didn't say anything for few seconds Khushi asked, "Arent you going to ask anything Baba?".

"I don't think so ... is there anything else you want to say?", asked Shashi

Before Khushi could say they heard Buaji calling for them ... Shashi and Khushi went out of the room and saw Payal, Garima and Buaji in living room in front of TV.

"What happened Jiji?",asked Khushi looking at Payal. But then she heard someone saying.

"Sincere Apology to Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada and Ms. Khushi Gupta ... and we also apologize to their family for creating gossip out of nothing ... the news we printed in the newspaper this morning is fake. The image was also manipulated ... someone sends us to jeopardize their image ... for which we are deeply sorry. Mr. Raizada has cleared the things that there is nothing of that sort and probably one of his previous fling is looking out of revenge from him and in way Ms. Khushi had been use for the purpose wrongly .. There is nothing of that sort between the two. So we again apologize to Ms. Khushi and her family for printing the wrong news and creating inconvenience for them."

Khushi gulped as tears form in her eyes ... as she heard the reporter repeated the same news thrice ... it was evening news by INDIA TIMES channel. Arnav had taken things on himself ... keeping her away from any harm. Khushi felt a tap on her shoulder and found his father smiling at her. Payal came and hug her ... "I know Arnavji will make everything alright", said Payal.

Same time Raizada's had also seen the news and they were relieved that everything is sorted out.

------------------------------- NEXT DAY

Next day the same news was printed in the morning newspaper "Sincere Apology to Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada and Ms. Khushi Gupta".

"now everyone will get Shut upia seeing this", said Mamiji putting the newspaper down.

"you did the right thing Chottey", said Nani looking at Arnav who having his juice ... he just nods his head.

Then after having breakfast Arnav and Akash left for office.

At the same time at Gupta House.. Everyone read the newspaper as well ... Shashi give a knowing smile to Khushi who smile and blush. She hurriedly got ready and left for office.

In the chaos of all this both didn't get the time to talk with each other. But it seems like fate didn't wanted them to talk yet ... as after getting to office both got busy in their own work.

It was around lunch time and Aman was in Lavanya's cabin having lunch with her ... he didn't tell her about Arnav's confession ... although Arnav didn't ask him not to tell any one but then again it was their silent understanding that Aman knew ASR wont appreciate anyone else to know until he himself say. And Aman knew he didn't even tell this to Khushi yet ... if he does then he should have said about it ... so he thought to wait ... to see what Arnav does ... the way he said that Khushi is important to him he knew that it wont be long when Arnav make his and Khushi relationship official.

After having lunch Aman went towards the washroom ... while washing hands he had place his cell phone aside ... when he turn to dry his hand he saw his cell blinking light ... which indicates of message or call. When Aman checks it ... it was a miss call from Vikrant.

"Shit ... how could I forge this ...?", said Aman and went out of washroom and straight to Arnav's cabin.

"shit ... Shit ...", Aman kept on saying running up the stairs.

"Annie is ASR free?", asked Aman .. "yes", Annie answered and Aman knock on the door. Hearing the curt "come in" Aman went in.

"Aman?", said Aranv seeing the worried expression on his face.

"ASR I just forget the most important thing ... I think you should know it too", said Aman.

"What?", asked Arnav.

Taking a deep breath and treading Arnav's reaction Aman told him about Vikrant's call he got at the party.

"What the hell ... why didn't you tell me before Aman?", said Arnav in anger standing up ... hearing that Kushal is planning to kidnap Anjali or Arush make him hell worried.

"ASR that's why I was calling you all night ... but you went away and then in the morning that news ... I got distracted and it slip my mind ... I am sorry", said Aman worriedly.

"Dammit ...", said Arnav he knew its not Aman's mistake but his ... he should have picked up his call. Arnav take his cell and dials Amit's number.

"ASR", said Amit picking the call.

"Amit ... where is Di?", asked Arnav.

"Anjali Mam is at home ASR .. at Shantivan", replied Amit. Arnav sighed with relief.

"ok .." and Arnav cut the call ... he knew if Anjali is at home then Arush will be with him.

"ASR I think we should meet Vikrant ... I got his miss call", said Aman ...

"Fine lets go", said Arnav and went out of cabin with Aman ...telling Annie on the way to cancel his meeting ahead.

After lunch when Khushi got free from her collegues's talking spree she head towards Arnav's cabin to talk to him ... she blush remembering their moments at the farm house. She smiles at Annie and went to the door and knocked.

"Khushi ... ASR is not here", said Annie.

"Oh ... is he in meeting?", asked Khushi.

"No ... he went out with Aman.", said Annie.

"Oh ok ..", said Khushi and went down the stair with sad pout on her face.

She wore red churidar today and wanted to know his reaction when he see her in his favourite color but that didn't happened and it made her sad. She went down towards her cubicle when NK call her.

"hey buddy you alright?", asked NK looking at Khushi's sad face.

"yes ... its just i havent met Arnav since last night and now he had gone out", said Khushi.

"Ohho .. someone is missing someone very much", NK tease Khushi.

"NK ...", Khushi pouted.

"well i wanted to meet you yesterday ... but Payal Di asked me not to come ... you were at ASR's home ... so what happened there?", asked NK in concerned voice.

"NK everything is fine now ...", said Khushi and give him an overview of what happened ..

"Good that ASR take care of everything", said NK

"NK ... i am sorry .. the way Arnavji behave with you ... i know you must be feeling bad and ...", Khushi was saying when NK stopped her.

"Shhsh Kuku .. you need to apologise ... i can understand ... after all i have a girlfriend to ... i can understand he was jealous", said NK with a teasing smile.

Khushi smack his shoudler, "He was not jealous". "Oho defending him now are you", said NK.

"NK stop it or i will smack you in face", said Khushi and NK grinned.

"Ok tell me ... when you and Naina getting married", said Khushi.

"Married .. wowohh .. slow down kuku ... not soon", said NK getting alert with the question.

"Why not .. whats there to wait ...", said Khushi.

"Alot of things ...", said NK ... "Like?", asked Khushi ...

and both started to talk about different things.

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After an hour when Khushi couldn't resist anymore he called Arnav ... but Arnav didn't pick .. Khushi made another call but it got cut ... Khushi looked sadly at the cell thinking that Arnav must be busy. Then after few second her cell beeped. It's a message from Arnav.

"busy right now .. will talk when get home".

Tuch ... Khushi clicked her tongue sadly and then got busy in her work.

Arnav was at Vikrant's office when he got Khushi's call ... he hurriedly sent her message. He was glad to know that Kushal hadn't made a move yet. Vikrant's men confirmed that kushal's plan to kidnap Anjali is firm and they soon make a move. Vikrant suggested that Anjali should go out without any gaurds ... and he and his men will follow her from distance ... it will give Kushal an oppurtunity to make a move and this way they can catch him red handed. But Arnav didn't agree on this ... he couldn't risk his Di's life.

After much argument and suggestions Arnav agreed to do this ... he have to put a full stop to Kushal's matter so that they get rid of them for good ... that's the only reason he got agreed for this.

Aman suggested Arnav to tell Rahul about this and Arnav agreed. He called Rahul when he was on way home to come to Shantivan as he wanted to talk something important.

After some time he felt dizziness .. but he didn't paid much attention to it as he thought that his medicine time is near ... also he didn't eat a proper lunch.

---------------------- Around 8 pm

Rahul , Arnav and Akash was in the study room. Arnav told Akash and Rahul everything. At first Rahul didn't agree to this ... but not having any other option he agreed but he said he will be with Anjali. Rahul wanted to tell Anjali as well but Arnav denied that it will scare Anjali and she won't be able to act nonchalant about the situation. So they started to discuss on what day they should do this ... then Akash cell ring.

Seeing it was Payal he cut the call ... but it ring again instantly indicating Payal's name.

"Akash .. pick up the phone it must be important", said Arnav and Akash nodded and move out of room picking the fone

"Payal ji ...", said Akash. "Akash ji ... is Khushi their at your place?", asked Payal worriedly.

"Khushi? No she is not her please ..", said Akash.

"oh ... she isn't picking up her phone ... she haven't reach home yet", said Payal

"Oh ... she must be getting late", said Akash.

"No Akash ji ... she called me at 5.30pm telling me that she in on way home ... its been more than 2 hours she isn't home ... can you please ask Arnavji ... if he knows anything about Khushi", said Payal getting more worried.

"oh ok .. wait", said Akash and went in the room.

"Bhai .. do you know where Khushi might be?", asked Akash. Arnav got confuse at the question.

"Khushi .. she must be home", said Arnav looking at the time.

"No ... she isn't at home .. she left the office around 5.30pm but still hadn't reach home", said Akash .. he too started to get worried.

"What ...?", said Arnav and then pick his call ... dials Khushi number but no one picked.

"She isn't picking the phone", said Arnav started to get worried.

"That's what Payal ji said ... she called to ask about Khushi", said Akash and then tell Payal that Arnav didn't know about Khushi ... Payal cut the call saying that to inform her if she get to know anything about Khushi.

Arnav dials Lavanya's number and asked her about Khushi ... she too denied that she didn't know ...Arnav then ask her to ask other colleagues of Khushi with whom Khushi usually hangout. He also called Aman with the same thing.

2 hours passed and there was no news of Khushi ... now Arnav was hell worried. Payal had again called ... Khushi hadn't reached home. Her parents got worried as well.

Arnav was pacing in the living room ... everyone was present there.. They all were worried too. Just then the landline phone ring. Arnav run to the phone and pick up.

"Hello ...", said Arnav ... but there was no sound from other end.

"Hello Khushi ...", said Arnav and then he heard someone laughing ...

"how are you Chottey Malik?", a man said from the other end.

Arnav heart thudded hearing the voice ... he can't forget that voice ... even it's been 8 years.

"Who ...?", asked Arnav hoping it to be just his false thought.

"Arey you didn't recognize me ... tuch tuch ... Chottey Malik ... that's bad", said the man.

"Chalo koi nahi ... if you didn't recognized me ... but I guess you will surely recognize this...", said the man and there was some shuffling and then Arnav froze.

"Leave me ... who are you people ... where am I" ... it was Khushi shaking voice.

"Khushi ...", said Arnav

"Hahahaha ...", the man laughed ... "Wah ... you got it correct ... that means I got the right person".

"You bas***d ...", Shouted Arnav "I wont spare you ... don't you dare hurt her".

Everyone got worried with Arnav was talking ... Akash came near to him.

"Ouuchhh ... you care for her so much ... good to know that ...", said the man. "that will make our work easy.

"What you want ...?", asked Arnav gritting his teeth.

"will tell you soon ... just wanted to tell you where your girl is", said the man laughing and cut the call.

"hello ... hello ...", shouted Arnav but the line was cut ..

"DAMMIT ...", shouted Arnav and throw the phone. Everyone gasped.

"Bhai ... bhai ... who was that? Khushi ... where is Khushi ...", asked Akash getting worried ..

"Kushal Malik got her ...", said Arnav and Akash gasped ...

Anjali thud down on the sofa hearing the name which ruin their life years ago.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

feeewwwshhh ... a tlast i am successful to post all the chapter ... you guys have no idea how much time it took me to proof read it and post it ...

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