Chapter 76

Happiness ... even the word could not rightly define the mood of Anjali ... because it was much more than that ... she was way too much happy ... over the moon ... yeah that can define her mood, softly humming and a wide smile on face ... she climbs up the stairs.

She had been with Nani in her room, talking about various things which had to be done for Arnav's marriage. Without wasting time, Nani had called their family priest tomorrow to find the appropriate date. And then another call to Khushi's Buaji telling her the good news and asked her to call Khushi's parents, if they can come here or they can go over there ... which ever suits best.

Anjali was about to turn to left to go to her room, when she thought to check up on her brother ... she turn to right and went to his room ... she found him awake, working on laptop ... sitting on recliner.

Arnav acknowledge her with a small smile and then back to work. Anjali went up to him and sit beside him on recliner. She cup his face, Arnav look at her with confusion ... Anjali tilt his head down and kiss him on forehead.

"Di?", said Arnav asking her the matter. Anjali smiled and run her hands lovingly on his hair and cheeks.

"Chottey you made me very happy today ... I can't even tell you how much happy I am to know that my brother has finally agree for marriage", said Anjali.

Arnav take her hand and place a peck on it, "If you are happy ... then I am happy too".

"And Khushi? ... Does she make you happy?", asked Anjali.

Few memories flashes in his mind of him and Khushi, hugging, laughing ... kissing ...

"Yes Di ... she makes me happy", said Arnav with a smile.

"hmm that's good ... I know you're not fond of marriage rituals but Chottey you have to think about Khushi ... it's her marriage too ... she must have some dreams regarding it, every girl has ... she asked for simple marriage because she knows that you don't like all the fuss but don't let her sacrifices her dreams ... it only happen once in a life ... you're understanding na what I am saying", said Anjali.

"Yes Di ... I will take care of it ... don't worry", said Arnav understanding what his Di was trying to tell him.

"Chottey I want to ask you something", said Anjali.

"Yes Di ... you don't need permission to ask me", said Arnav.

Anjali was hesitant because she knew it will make him angry, but she wanted to know ... "Have you tell Khushi anything about Tania?", said Anjali holding her breath.

Arnav turn his face away, the mere name just increase his anger ... he fisted his hand to control his anger.

"Its not needed", replied Arnav curtly.

"Why not? She is going to be your life partner Chottey ... you should ...", Anjali was saying when Arnav cut her.

"Di I told you ... its not needed ... she never ask me, because she knows I don't like to talk about it ... and please you don't either", said Arnav.

"Ok relax ... I just wanted to know ... as she asked me once", said Anjali and saw Arnav turning to her in a jerk, "And I didn't tell her anything ... it was long ago ... when she came to our house for the first time and got to know that Arush was your son ... and I told her to ask you if she wanted to know about it".

"Di you're not going to tell her anything ... I will tell her myself if needed", said Arnav, "And please no more talk about it".

"Ok baba ... Sorry ... by the way ... I wanted to thank you too", said Anjali.

"For what?", said Arnav as he shifted his focus back to laptop.

"For sending Arush with Khushi tonight ... She was so happy", said Anjali.

Arnav smile lightly, "yeah I know ... she thanked me many times".

"But it was shocking for us you know, even Nani and Mami were not believing that you let Khushi take Arush with her ... when you never allowed me to take him someplace else other than the orphanage ... and not to forget ... you brought him to Paris as well", said Anjali with surprising face.

Arnav fingers stop hearing this and he remember how Khushi asked him to let her take Arush to Paris and he denied ... how she asked him to give her the rights of him ... how worried she was knowing that Arush was ill and she can't go back India to him ... how she let him realize that in his hatred with Tania how he is making his son suffer.

"Di ... I never love him the way she does", said Arnav turning to his sister, "I know I have been negligence in my responsibilities towards Arush and it was Khushi who made me realize what my son is missing due to my issues with others".

Anjali looked at her brother in awe, Arnav sighed and continue, "I am not sure myself if I can give him the love he deserves but if not me then why would I deny him the love of mother ... which he gets from Khushi. When he himself consider Khushi his mother then who am I to deny that, and being his mother she has full right on him ... right Di?", Arnav looked at his sister with slight guilt.

Anjali cup his face, "You love him Chottey, it's just that you're stopping yourself ... and I am sure with Khushi around ... that wall will also crumble like your (punching on chest, above heart) stone heart crumbles in front of her love".

Arnav smile, hearing her sentence ... Anjali continues, "Yes you're right ... when Arush has accepted her as his mother then we are no one to argue on that and YES ... she has full right on him".

"That's what I told her too, when I saw how she was reluctant to go leaving Arush ... so I did what I thought was right", said Arnav.

"Yes you did the right thing", said Anjali running her hand on Arnav's head lovingly, "Now close this thing and go to sleep ... its already very late".

"Just few minutes ... have to complete this", said Arnav gesturing toward laptop.

Anjali smack his shoulder lightly, at his excuseto always work and work ... and left the room with contend heart.

Rahul was making the report of the patient when his cell rang ... he checked the caller and smile, he was expecting the call.

"Hey Anji ... couldn't sleep haan", said Rahul while scribbling on paper.

"How did you know that? It could be that I wasn't feeling well or something else", said Anjali as she pull the quilt on her, lying on bed.

"Because I knew you wouldn't be getting sleep after what Arnav told us today ... I knew your brain will be busy making plans for his wedding", said Rahul.

"Wah not bad Mr. Husband ... you know your wife very well ... good good", said Anjali.

Rahul chuckled slightly, "Yeah I do Ms. Wife ... so whats happening now?".

"Nothing ... just lying in bed ... Nani called Khushi's Buaji and also our family priest ... they will be here tomorrow ... oh I just can't wait to start the preparations", said Anjali with excitement.

"That's good", said Rahul ... "its better we get the marriage date soon or else Arnav will take Khushi to court".

"No he won't ... I talked to him and make him understand if not him then Khushi must have some dream about her wedding ... its once in a life time thing yaar", said Anjali.

"So what did he said?", asked Rahul closing the file.

"Well he said he will take care of it ... but there is one thing worrying me ... he haven't told Khushi about Tania yet ... he said its not needed ... I don't know why I am not getting a good feeling about it", said Anjali with concern.

"Hm don't worry Anji ... give him time ... he just needs time to figure out things ... he is slow at realizing stuff but when he do ... he takes the right decision ... you know that right", said Rahul.

"Hmmm...", said Anjali.

"Like how he fell in love with Khushi and then propose her for marriage ... how he let Arush get along with Khushi ... just like that he will discuss about Tania with her ... let the right time comes", said Rahul.

"Its just that Khushi don't know that Tania was at mistake ... what if she comes to from someone else and blame Arnav just like Rohan did ... I just don't want it that way ... that's why I asked Arnav to tell Khushi about Tania ... but he ..tuch", said Anjali.

"Just leave this topic for few days ok ... anyways Nani had already snapped at him regarding Tania ... he will be in angry mode ... and if something happened like you are dreading ... then we are here na ... we will solve it", said Rahul assuring her.

"hmmm ... that's why I love you so much Mr. Husband ... you're so intelligent", said Anjali with a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment Ms. Wife ... and I love you too ... what's the matter ... so much praising today haan", said Rahul and Anjali giggled ... they talk for some more time and then Anjali went to sleep with a smile on her face.

Arnav rub his neck as he closes the laptop, he looked at the time ... it was around 1 am. He went to washroom ... change into track and t-shirt and lay in bed. He picked his phone to call Khushi but then thought she might be sleeping or busy with Arush ... a smile appear on his lips, remembering how Khushi jumped with joy and hugged him when he said that she could take Arush along with her if she wants. He opens Khushi's pic in his cell ... he had taken her many pics ... some from Di's wedding, some from London and some from Paris ... a pic came of the night when he proposed to her ... she was blushing and looking at the Eiffel tower ... they were talking when he just take his cell and click her snap. He looked around his empty room and sighed ... how long he have to wait for her to come here permanently ... the last thought before drifting to sleep was to get a marriage date sooner.

"Dil churale ...O chand se Chehre waley ... hmmm la laa laaa ...", Khushi was humming the song as she patted Arush's head lulling him to sleep.

Arush was looking at Khushi with drowsy eyes ... his hand holding her open hairs as she was half laying, half sitting beside him.

"Muskurale o chand se chehre wale ... Din rat mai tujhse pyar karu ... par kaise bhala ikrar karu ...Tu naa samjhe meree bekarariya ... hmm h.. laa laaa laaa", Khushi kissed his forehead and now Arush eyes were closed ... Khushi put his hands down which were still in air with her hair in his small hands.

"Dil churale ... o chand se chehre wale ...uhmmm hmm ahaaahhhaaa", Khushi slowly lower her volume to mere whisper and stopped when she felt him asleep.

Khushi lay down beside him taking his small hand in her two fingers and look at his angelic face. He had Arnav's resembles and the most important thing ... he had same chocolate brown eyes. She pick her cell and looked at the time ... it was around 1.15am ... she thought to call him but then leave the idea thinking that he must be sleeping if not then he surely have messaged her.

She remembers how Arush was not letting her go ... She had spent an hour with him and when she was about to leave ... the little baby clung to her ... not letting her go and Khushi too didn't wanted to leave him but as it was after dinner time, she knew Buaji must be waiting for her ... and like sensing her wish Arnav had asked her to take him along with her ... she was shocked first not believing that Arnav had just said that ... it was not the first time Arush was with her ... but it was actually the first time when Arush will be spending the night at some place lese. The way Arnav said that she now has every right on Arush just like a mother has on his son ... she was so happy. She had jumped with joy and hug Arnav sandwiching Arush between them ... she giggle remembering how Arush squealed. Arnav had dropped Khushi and Arush to her house and after that it was just him and her, playing in the room, chasing each other in the living room ... how Buaji was shouting to calm down ... How Arush was not giving her glasses back to her ... she had a great time with him. Soon Khushi fell asleep remembering all this.

Buaji came out of her room, feeling thirsty ... she drink the water and was going back to her room when she saw Khushi's room light were on ... shaking her head, thinking that the sanka devi is still awake ... she was ready to scold her ... but soon her anger was gone seeing the adorable scene. She went near and saw Khushi and Arush both sleeping ... with Khushi's one hand on Arush's stomach and other holding his little hand. Buaji lovingly caresses her head and then put the quilt on both of them. She was surprise to see her Sanka Devi taking the place of a mother ... she never thought her mischievous, all the time playing prank and chirpy niece can be so mature handling the responsibility of a mother ... and how much little baby is smitten by her, not leaving her even for a minute. And now she was going to get married ... she was shocked when Nani told her the news ... not that she wasn't expecting it ... but she wasn't expecting it to be soon like this ... knowing her sanki niece she thought she take another year or two to get married, as Garima had told her how Khushi was not ready to marry when she talked about some proposal for her ... She send a prayer to her Nandkishore to look after her niece and little baby, not any harm come to them. She went to bed, thinking that she had to call Khushi's parents first thing in the morning.

----------------------- Next day - Tuesday Morning ..

Arnav press the bell of Buaji's house and heard her loud voice seconds later, "Cominnnggg ...".

The door open and Arnav was amuse to see Buaji carrying Arush on her hip with her arm around him, who had his milk bottle in his mouth and with other hand he was trying to take the beaded necklace.

"Aye don't touch that", said Buaji little sternly ... she was in kitchen making breakfast when Arush came there with his milk bottle in his mouth ... she had picked him up to take back to Khushi's room when the bell rang.

"Ooohh...", Arush made a protesting sound and frown on hearing Buaji's small scolding ... then he saw Arnav and immediately hop in Buaji's arm to go to Arnav.

"ooh oohh ooo", Arush gesture Arnav to take him ... who came forward and pick him ... Arush pat his cheeks ... his way of greeting people.

"Come inside Arnav babwa ... That little boy was running all around ... don't know why that Sanka devi leave him ... guess she was getting ready I will check", saying that Buaji turn and Arnav move further inside.

"OYEE SANKA DEVI ...", called Buaji in loudest voice ... Arnav flinched and Arush also put hand on his ear ... he took the bottle out from his mouth and left it ... Arnav just catch it before it hit ground.

"Mammmaaa" ... Arush too exclaimed calling Khushi. Arnav roll his eyes at this.

"Ayii Buaji ...", Arnav heard Khushi's muffled voice.

"Arnav babwa will you have breakfast?", asked Buaji.

"No thank you ... I had mine", said Arnav politely ... Buaji went to kitchen.

Arush was now playing with his tie and was pulling it, "Aruusshh", Arnav said his name in stern voice and Arush left his tie and started wiggling in his arm, afraid that he might fall ...Arnav place him on floor. Who ran towards Khushi room, whose door just got open and Khushi came out.

"hey baby", Khushi pick Arush in her arms ... who giggle out loud. "ehhh", exclaimed Arush as Khushi tickle him. And place a kiss on his cheek.

Arnav smile seeing both of them, Khushi looked up and saw Arnav ... she came near him.

"Hey", Arnav greeted her.

"Hey" ... said Khushi with a smile ... she then went to kitchen telling Buaji that she is going with Arnav.

They went to Shantivan first, to drop Arush ... but the little baby again, didn't let Khushi leave ... when Anjali took him by force from Khushi, he started to cry loudly and Khushi took him back. So Arnav asked Khushi to stay here and come to office later ... Khushi agree and went upstairs with Arush and Arnav left for office.

--------------------- @ OFFICE

"Arnav here is the profit report ... we now own 80% of the stock market", said Aman proudly as he handle the file to Arnav.

"That's great", said Arnav as he went through the report.

"Media wants to have a word with you, should I arrange for a press meet", asked Aman.

"Press meet? Didn't Akash had one when we were in Paris", said Arnav.

"I don't know ... I got a call from our Media Head few minutes ago", said Aman.

Arnav called Akash to come to his cabin ... After few minutes Akash arrived, Arnav asked him about the press meet.

"Yeah Bhai I had and I provided the info which needed ... they probably want to know about the mysterious woman with who you walk on the ramp", said Akash teasingly.

"Oh yeah ... that could be it ... not to forget that ASR himself designed the outfit", said Aman.

"Yeah and not to forget the handhold and the closeness and then how the woman disappear", said Akash.

"yeah .. and then ...", Aman was saying when Arnav cut in.

"Shut up you two", said Arnav in curt tone. Both Arnav and Akash give the gesture of zipping up their lips. Arnav roll his eyes.

"Aman I don't want any press meet ... and neither I want any word out about Khushi", said Arnav.

Aman nodded his head.

"What about the party bhai?", asked Akash.

"What party?", asked Arnav confuse.

"I told you about it at breakfast ... the employees here are expecting a party for the success of our and VF fashion show", said Akash.

"Yeah I was also about to ask about it ... I think we should arrange a success party for our clients and associates our here ... not all got the chance to go Paris", said Aman.

"Ok ... you two decide about it", said Arnav getting back to his files. Aman and Akash left the room.

Khushi reached office around 12 ... as soon as Arush sleep ... she left. She went near to her cubicles and found her colleagues talking.

"What? Is there no work?", asked Khushi coming to Prachi.

"Nothing much ... Lavanya mam had asked us to make a report about our designs used in the fashion show", said Prachi.

"I finished mine already", said Vijay who was standing opposite to them with his hands folded on the wall of cubicle.

"Hey Khushi ...", NK came there when he saw Khushi coming in the hall, "How come you're late today?".

"Oh Arush was getting cranky, not letting me go", said Khushi as she sat down on chair, "So Arnavji asked me to stay back".

"You were at ASR's house?" asked Vijay in shock, as he did not anything about Khushi and Arnav.

"Yeah so?", said Khushi looking up at the shock face and Vijay and then NK and Prachi who were gesturing her not to say anything.

"Early Morning at ASR's house? And Arush ... he is his son right ... why he was not letting you go?", asked Vijay not understanding anything.

"You didn't tell him?", said Khushi looking at Prachi who shakes her head.

"Tell me what?", asked Vijay getting impatient.

"That me and Arnavji are together now", said Khushi with a smile.

"WHATT?", said Vijay a bit loudly and Prachi hit his arm who look around ... few people were looking at them now.

NK was not understanding why Khushi was telling this to Vijay, Haven't she and ASR decided not to tell others about themselves.

"I think you should explain him", said Khushi to Prachi, who nodded and took Vijay him to side.

"Didn't you and ASR decided not to tell anyone about you both being together", asked NK.

"Yes we decided that ... but it was before when Arnavji proposed me", said Khushi.

"So now you're ok with everybody getting to know about you two", said NK.

"umhmmm", said Khushi nodding her head, "And besides everyone gets to know sooner or later with our marriage coming ahead".

"What marriage? ASR told his family ... when did this happen?", said NK amused and happy.

"Yesterday evening ... and Nani told me that she had called priest to decided on the marriage date", said Khushi little shy.

"Oh wow ... finally, my friend is getting married", said NK happily patting her shoulder and Khushi gave him a wide smile.

"Ms. Khushi Gupta", a loud voice came and both NK and Khushi look to left and saw Lavanya standing there ... giving stern looks to both of them. "In my Cabin now", saying that Lavanya left and went to her cabin.

Khushi looked at NK who shrugs and gesture her to go.

"Yes Lavanyaji", said Khushi entering her cabin.

"Who am I", said Lavanya standing with her hands on hip.

"Ji??", said Khushi confused.

"Yes who am I over here", said Lavanya waving a hand gesturing towards her office.

"Um head designer", said Khushi.

"And your ...", said Lavanya leaving the sentence.

"Um my boss", said Khushi getting nervous thinking if she had done something worng.

"Yes I am your boss", said Lavanya sternly coming over to Khushi standing 2 feet away from her, "Then why I am getting the news of you being proposed by somebody else".

"Huh ..!!", Khushi didn't understand at first but then got relief after few seconds and Lavanya smile mischievously.

"Oh Lavanya ji ... you made me nervous", said Khushi.

"And I was disappointed that you didn't tell me about it ... Aman told me yesterday", said Lavanya with slight pout.

"Oh Lavanya ji ... I am sorry ... actually I wasn't sure if Arnavji wanted anyone else to know about it", said Khushi.

"Oh ASR ... if he wanted, he would have married you already in court, its surprising that he went for all proposing and telling the family", said Lavanya and seeing the questioning look, "Anji called me few minutes go".

"And I won't let you get away easily ... I need a treat ... and a big one", said Lavanya pointing a finger towards Khushi.

"Yea sure ... why not", said Khushi with a wide smile.

"Yeahh ... good by the way congratulations", saying that Lavanya hug Khushi and just then her cabin was knocked and door open.

"Oh I am sorry", it was Sonia who got startle to see Lavanya hugging Khushi ... then quickly cooling her expression she move ahead, "I finished my report mam", said Sonia

"Oh ok", said Lavanya taking the file from Sonia, "You can go now".

Sonia nodded and left the cabin ... she was shocked to see Lavanya hugging Khushi, as Lavanya was never this cordial with anyone else in this office.

"Khushi I forget to tell you, you have to make the report as well", said Lavanya.

"Yeah, Prachi told me ... I will give you at the end of the day", said Khushi and turn to go.

"Yeas sure ... and don't forget about the treat", said Lavanya in loud voice before Khushi could left.

"Don't worry I won't", said Khushi and left the cabin.

Khushi started to work on her report, the lunch time started and she went up to Arnav's cabin. This time she was not anxious about others getting to know. She asked Annie if someone else is in there, which she denied. Khushi knock on the door and hearing his "Come in" ... she went in.

"Arnav ji its lunch time", said Khushi coming near the table. Arnav look up at her, "Yes I know Khushi".

"So stop working and lets go for lunch ... I am hungry", said Khushi with a pout.

Arnav close and file and get up from chair, he came in front of her ... putting hands in pant pocket and leaning on table.

"Ms. Gupta are you asking your boss out on Lunch", said Arnav cocking an eyebrow up.

Khushi move near him, taking his tie she pull him up straight, "No Mr. Raizada ... I am asking MY FIANCE (Stressing on the words) out, for lunch", said Khushi taking her bottom lip under her teeth.

"Oh Fiance ... then what about your boss ... shouldn't you ask him first", said Arnav.

"ahaan ok ...", said Khushi and coming on her tip toe she move her finger on his lower lips and desire started to build up in Arnav.

"Mr. Boss ... can I go out with my fianc?", said Khushi near his lips.

"yes ...", said Arnav in a daze.

"Thank you", said Khushi moving back and gives a pat on his arm.

"That's not fair", said Arnav in irritation as he was expecting a kiss from her.

"What? You asked for permission and I asked and you agree, now come I am hungry", said Khushi and turn to go ... but Arnav grab her wrist and pull her back, her front crash to his chest.

Now how Arnav would let her go without fulfilling his desire. He let her go after few minutes, when he had kissed her thoroughly.

"Arnavji ... now can we go for lunch.", Khushi pouted again.

"yes ... and never (pulling her more into him) never ever move back without completing the kiss", said Arnav in husky voice to which Khushi blush but nodded ... taking her hand they both went out.

----------------------- Evening @ RM

Arnav handed his coat and laptop bag to Hari Prakash as he enter the house, he just taken a step towards living room when he saw Anjali coming to him or rather running ... before he could say something ... Anjali crash into him, making him stumble back a step.

"Oh Chotey Chotey ...", said Anjali hugging Arnav tightly, "I am soo happyyy".

"Di ...", said Arnav making himself stand straight, "Di ... your hugging too tight".

"Oh", Anjali pull back, "Sorry", she giggles.

"What made you so happy?", asked Arnav as he and Anjali move towards living room. Nani, Mamiji, Mamaji and Rahul were sitting on sofa having tea.

"We decided to held your and Khushi's engagement this Sunday", said Anjali with excitement.

"Engagement? But Di we are already engaged", said Arnav in irritation.

"No Chotey you are not, putting ring on Khushi bitya's finger without doing any tilak or pooja and alone its not called proper engagement", said Nani in stern manner.

"But I thought you will be deciding on the marriage date", said Arnav.

"Yes we are, for that we need Khushi's Bitya Kundli ... her Buaji told us that her parents will be coming here on Friday ... then we can give your's and Khushi Bitya's Kundlis to pandit ... then we can have an auspicious day for the marriage", said Nani.

"Unbelievable", said Arnav waving his hand, "Then you say that why I make fuss about all these rituals ... these are all time waste".

"Chottey ...", snapped Nani angrily.

"Nani please", said Anjali gesturing Nani to not to say anything, "Chottey you too, don't start arguing now ... you agreed for all rituals so please don't get angry, remember what I told you last night".

Arnav nodded his head slightly, Anjali took him to sofa and make him seat, sitting beside him, "As it will take some time to decide on marriage date, Rahul suggested to plan for engagement ceremony, making your's and Khushi relationship fixed properly and officially ... Khushi's parents were also happy about it", Anjali said calmly.

"Ok Di, as you say", said Arnav and get up, "I am going to my room". Anjali wanted to stop him but Rahul gesture her to let him go.

Arnav came to his room and call Khushi who instantly picked his call, "Arnavji, I was about to call you ... have you reached home".

Arnav: yes Khushi.

Khushi: um did Anjali ji tell you about engagement ceremony?

Arnav (sighed): Yes she did, just now.

Khushi instantly said: Are you happy? If not then I can talk to her and my parents to leave this and go straight for wedding.

Arnav got surprise listening to this, she is willing to leave this ceremony if he said so ... then he remembers his Di words about how Khushi is sacrificing her wishes for him.

Arnav: No Khushi ... its fine ... I think it's a good idea ... I know I make you wear the ring but others don't ... I mean people and this world ... with this ceremony we will be officially engaged and then I can openly say that your my finance.

Khushi got surprise and happy: Really Arnavji? You don't have any problem.

Arnav: yes Khushi ... but why I am feeling that you don't want it haan ... you want to get married that soon haan.

Khushi: haw why I will have problem, I too wanted this ceremony to be held but then I thought you would not like it.

Arnav: Khushi look I agree that I don't like all this rituals and stuff but that doesn't mean you also deny for them ... it's your marriage also ... you must have wishes ... and I don't want you to sacrifice them for me.

Khushi: Arnavji ... I know but I won't be happy if you're not happy with all this.

Arnav: who said I am not happy ... if you can do all this for me then why not me ... I said it and I am saying it again ... don't sacrifice your wishes for me ok ... I will be much happy if you do all the things which you have dreamed about your marriage.

Khushi: thank you Arnavji ... and I wont leave any of my wish.

Arnav: that's good ... by the way now I think of it ... these things are not that bad I f my getting the most valuable thing in return.

Khushi: what Arnavji?

Arnav: you ofcourse.

Khushi blushed and did not reply.

Arnav: I wish I could see you now ... your red cheeks, red nose and those lips ... I so wanted to kiss you your lips and other places ...

Khushi's eyes widened: Arnavji ... stop ... your getting so besharam these days

Arnav: Yeah but only with you.

Khushi: Ok I am putting the phone down ... I have to call jiji.

Arnav: Why Khushi are you getting shy?

Khushi: No I don't get shy ... I have work to do ... bye ... with that Khushi cut the call.

Arnav smile looking at his cell, "lets see Khushi ... you get shy or not".

---------------------- A day later - Thursday Noon

"I am telling you Suman there is definitely something between ASR and Khushi", said Sonia taking sip of her coffee.

Suman: hmm So if there is something then what can we do, nothing so why we discuss about it.

Sonia: but that's not fair with others, she is getting special treatment from our bosses.

Vicky: Yeah Sonia is right, we can't deny how Aman and Akash Sir behave with her,like she was their long lost friend.

Sonia: yeah and not to forget I saw Lavanya Mam hugging Khushi ... I mean she never behave that cordially with any of us ... then why her.

Raj: yes and not to forgot how ASR fire Sunil just because he said something about her.

Vicky: yes ... we were just talking and we didn't said anything wrong ... we were just discussing the article and ASR insulted Sunil.

Prachi who came to caf to collect her meal, hear their talks while passing them, she could not help but answer back, "Sunil called her an item ... Vicky if you remember and what ASR did was right ... you guys should respect woman".

"Oh please ... what if he called her that ... don't we call movie actresses all that ... if we boys call names to girl ... then you girls also call names to boy", said Vicky.

"But we don't call our colleagues by names Vicky", said Prachi getting angry.

"Its not only about that ok ... we have seen how ASR treats her ... and you can't also deny that they are having an affair", said Sonia.

"Sonia ... mind your tongue", said Prachi angrily.

"Why whats wrong she had said, I saw them going out together, 2 days ago during lunch time ... and then yesterday when I was going home ... I saw Khushi getting into ASR's car", said Raj.

"And we all have seen how Khushi was happily carrying ASR's son at Paris airport", said Sonia.

Suman was sitting quite, she too have notice all these things, but she was professional enough not say out loud. But she was also curious to know if something is going now between Khushi and ASR.

"So its none of your business what I do or what I don't", said Khushi who had come to caf to see why Prachi is taking so long to bring their meal as the two decided to have lunch in their cubicle as Khushi wanted to discuss about her engagement with Prachi and she cant do it in caf with people around.

"Oh here comes the lady", said Sonia in a mocking tone. Khushi gave an angry glare to her.

"Prachi come on lets go", said Khushi tugging on Prachi's arm. Khushi notice other people turning to them, she didn't want to make a scene.

"Guilty always walks away", said Sonia again.

"Look Sonia I don't what problem you have with me ... but I am saying this one and last time, stop poking your nose in my personal life ... what I do and with whom is none of your concern ... you should just focus on your work", said Khushi keeping her voice steady, when she only wanted to shout at her.

"What if I don't, what will you do haan ... make ASR fire me ... just like he fire Sunil", said Sonia in anger tone.

"Arnavji fired him on his own, I didn't ask him Sonia", said Khushi.

"But it was because of you that he did", said Vicky standing up, "He even apologies but ASR didn't listen to him ... do you know how hard it was for him to get another job ... what you care ... when you get everything from ASR himself".

"SHUT UP ... JUST SHUT UP", said Khushi loudly... "I am not saying anything ... it doesn't mean that you can say anything about me and Arnavji", said Khushi in anger.

Now whole caf was now looking at them.

"Same for you ... you don't have any authority to shout at us ... even I can do that", said Vicky getting equally angry.

"Leave it Vicky", Sonia stood up and grab Vicky's arm, "You know how much importance she is getting from everyone Aman Sir, Lavanya Mam and ASR ... I don't know what they see in her ... who are you haan ... you're just an employee here like us ... nothing more ... you", said Sonia was saying when a loud, strong voice cut her...

"SHE IS MY FIANCE", Arnav loud heavy voice resounded in whole of Caf.

Everybody got shocked listening to this, they saw Arnav standing near the door with Aman and Akash on his sides ... He came near Sonia's table.

"And soon to be Mrs. Arnav Singh Raizada", said Arnav sternly shooting daggers at Sonia, Raj and Vicky.

They were too shocked to say anything. The other people in caf also stood up from their seats. They all were shocked to hear such a thing.

"Aman ... I guess they don't want to work here ... so get their termination letter", said Arnav still not moving his gaze away from them.

This sentence does the work and they got back from there shock.

"Sorry Sir ... we were just talking", said Sonia quickly.

"Talking or insulting", said Arnav angrily .. Khushi quickly put her hand on his arm silently telling him not to do anything further.

"Sorry Sir ... it wont happen again", said Vicky looking down.

"Better, if you're not happy working here ... just resign ... I don't want to see anyone here talking about my personal life", said Arnav and look around the caf "I repeat ... what I do, what relation I have with Khushi ... its none of your business ... you're paid to work here ... not gossip ... so keep that in mind ... or else you all can be terminated ... I don't care", said Arnav in loud and dangerous voice.

"Apologies to her now", said Arnav turning back to Sonia and Vicky.

"Arnavji .. please leave it", said Khushi but Arnav didn't pay attention.

"Didn't you hear what I say ... APOLOGIES NOW", said Arnav loudly and everybody flinched.

"Sorry", said Vicky and Raj. "Sorry Khushi", said Sonia.

"Better", said Arnav and was about to turn when he looked back at them, "And its Khushi MAM to you people", saying that Arnav turn to other people watching.

"Anyone else want to say something?", said Arnav in dangerous tone.

Few poeple shakes their head and others just stood numb.

"Good ... now get back to your work", saying that Arnav went out of caf.

Aman and Akash follows him and went out of office hall ... as they were going out for Lunch meeting when Arnav listen Khushi's loud voice while coming down the stairs and went to caf to see what's going on.

Khushi and Prachi too went to their cubicles to have lunch. There was a murmur going on in the caf about what ASR had said. They all were shocked not believing that Khushi and Arnav are together and what he said few minutes ago, it means that he will be getting married soon. People were talking and few giving strange looks to Vicky and Sonia.

"Now you're happy", said Suman ... "I told you many times to stop talking about them but you never listens".

"ASR and Khushi ... Fianc", said Sonia in not believing tone.

"Well that's prove one thing that we were right that there was something between them", said Raj.

"You guys don't love your job do you", said Suman shaking her head, "Now you should stop talking about it or else you know", saying that Suman left from the caf.

Suman move towards Khushi's cubicle and saw her sitting with Prachi, Khushi stopped talking seeing her coming. Suman extended her hand, "Congratulations Khushi". Khushi smile and shake her hand.

"it's a shocking news for all of us ... but well a happy one ... please don't mind Sonia she is bot bad but just pokes too much", said Suman

"Its ok Suman ... thanks", said Khushi and Suman left from there.

After the lunch was over, few people also came to Khushi and congratulated her genuinely. Few people just give her strange looks and few ladies were giving her angry looks.

"Now all their mouth will be shut", said Prachi looking at few girls who were looking at Khushi and gossiping among themselves.

"I don't care what they think, I am just worried about Arnavji ... he was very angry", said Khushi as she look towards the hall door.

"Yeah he was ... don't worry he will alright", said Prachi and went back to her work.

After two hours, Arnav was back to the office; Khushi went to his cabin to talk to him ... she saw him talking to Aman standing near the table.

"Aman we will discuss this later", said Arnav closing the file, when he saw Khushi inside his cabin.

Aman understanding the situation, took the file and leave. Arnav move towards Khushi, she move back ... soon she was against the door.

"Are ...are you still angry?", asked Khushi looking up at him, as he stood few inches away from her, "You know ... you scare them ... and they all are giving me this strange looks as if I will eat them up", said Khushi with a pout.

Arnav smile lightly and place his hand on door, "They should be scare, no one can insult Arnav Singh Raizada's fianc".

"They were not insulting, you shouldn't have talk about termination you know ... they already think that you fired Sunil because of me", said Khushi

"I don't care what they think, but I will fire whoever say a single word against you", said Arnav intensely, "Because I only care about you ... and its high time everyone know that who you are ... and after engagement the whole world will know that you belong to me".

"Acha ... so that's why you agree for the ceremony to tell the world that I belong to you", said Khushi innocently.

"Ahan ... and I have my reasons too", said Arnav leaning in.

"And that are?", asked Khushi.

"you really wana know", said Arnav giving a peck to her lips.

"Um no", said Khushi getting shy as she put her left hand on his chest trying to move him away.

Arnav look down at her hand, "Khushi you again not wearing your ring?", asked Arnav

"Di took it ... she said not to wear before engagement", said Khushi with a pout and seeing his frown expression she continues, "Don't get angry, its for the last time ... after the ceremony I would never take it off".

"Hm you better ... or else you will be getting a punishment", said Arnav nuzzling his nose with her.

"you love to give punishment ... don't you", said Khushi giggling a little.

"yes .. only to you", said Arnav.

"um I just remember, are you coming with us in the evening? ... me and Anjali are going to buy my engagement dress and your ring", said Khushi.

"Um no need, you dress is ready", said Arnav.

"What? Where it is?", said Khushi in excitement.

"Uhun ... it's a surprise dear ... you will love it", said Arnav and Khushi pouted again.

Just then Arnav's cell ring ... he move back and take it from his pant pocket.

"Yeah Di", said Arnav.

"Yes Khushi is free ... yes you can come ... um no Di .. I am busy", said Arnav as he look at Khushi, "No need Di ... I just told Khushi that her dress is ready ... Di ... no I didn't show her ... its surprise ... Ok baye Di", saying that Arnav cut the call, rolling his eyes.

"Di ... is coming here to pick you", said Arnav and Khushi nods her head and turn to go but Arnav stop her, "buy some sexy dresses for yourself".

"Arnavji ...", Khushi push Arnav, "Besharam kahin k" and went out of the room, Arnav chuckled at her reaction ... he just love to rile her up.

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