Chapter 78

----------- Next Day - Monday Morning ...

HD TIMES ...

THE GREAT ASR FINALLY GOT HOOKED...

Yes you heard it right guys, India's leading Business man, the king of Fashion World ... great ASR is no more single. Yes, the most eligible bachelor, or more precise once again bachelor who doesn't believe in marriage, who had many flings after his first wife died since 2 years, who never wanted commitment ... Got engaged last night in a private event including only family and close friends. And the lady was no other than Miss Khushi Gupta, the very same who was caught in ASR's arms last time. Now the question is If there was something between them then why the Article, which had been taken down on ASR's order, was proven worng? Our little birdie told us that ASR had confirmed in front of his whole office that Miss Gupta is his Finace and soon they are going to get married. If that so ... then why the secrecy before ASR? Why the affair between you two was termed as rumored?

We are trying to contact ASR but he is unavailable ... even his right hand man Aman Mathur is also not giving any statement about it ... but we congratulate the couple for their future life.

"Has bhai seen this dad?", asked Akash as he finish reading the paper.

"No bitwa ... if he did then we would have heard his shouting by now", said Mamaji shaking his head, worried about Arnav's reaction to it.

"I don't know how these media people get news from ... we haven't invited any media last night", said Anjali who was laying the breakfast on dining table.

"Oh Di ... they have sources everywhere ... and some people love to be the one ... I am sure someone from the office leaked this news to the paper, as it was 3 days ago that Bhai said all that in office", said Akash as he scratch his head.

"Lets hope that Arnav bitwa don't get angry", said Mamiji

"Well thats not likely going to happen ... I think ...", Akash was saying when his phone ring ... he checked ... it was his assistant ... he move to side to take the call.

Arnav just came out of washroom, changed into office clothes ... his phone was ringing ... he checked it was Aman.

"Yeah ...", said Arnav picking the call.

"Have you seen the newspaper?", said Aman coming straight to point, "Your engagement news is out".

"hmmm", said Arnav as he wear his waist coat, "Well I was kind of expecting that".

"What? And you don't have any problem about this?", asked Aman surprise.

"Well it depend on words they use ... have they mention Khushi?", said Arnav.

"Yes they did ... and about the last Article too", replied Aman.

"Dammit", Arnav gritted his teeth and cut the call ... taking his coat and laptop bag he move out of his room.

Aman knew that Arnav will see the newspaper now ... he may not react much if the news is about him ... but now its not only him ... its about Khushi too. Aman quickly dails Amit's number, as he was Arnav's right hand man ... he had contacts with everyone regarding AR and things related to Arnav.

"Amit ... do you still have guards at Khushi's home?", asked Aman.

"yes Sir, there are 2 as per ASR orders", replied Amit.

"Ok send more ... there's been a news in paper and I am sure media will try to get in contact with Khushi ... although there are less chances as they don't know about her residence but we can't risk it", said Aman.

"Ok Sir, I am on it", said Amit and Aman cut the call ... Aman went out of his home and drove towards office.

"What happened bitwa?", asked Mamaji as he saw worried face of his son.

"My assistant told me that he is getting calls from media people and soon there will be reporters outside AR ... I guess they will be here too ... I think we should tell bhai", said Akash.

"He is here", said Rahul who was quite all this time.

Akash turn and saw his angry brother coming towards dining table. Arnav put his coat and laptop bag on chair and grab the paper from table.

Everyone looked at each other, waiting for the outburst ... and was surprised a minute later when Arnav sit down on chair and fish out his cell from pocket.

"Aman ... is there only this media house or someone else has posted any article as well?", asked Arnav.

"Not yet ... I had checked online ... its only HD times, last time it was India Times, they didn't posted anything yet", said Aman.

"Hmm ok ... when is the success party Aman?", asked Arnav.

"This Sunday", replied Aman.

"Ok make it at some Hotel and invite the media", said Arnav.

Everyone at the dining table got surprise hearing this.

"What? You sure?", said Aman, surprise too.

"Yeah ... if it was only me then I give a damn to them ... but its about Khushi ... I will make it official for once and all ... its time I come forward and shut their mouths", said Arnav with finality.

"Ok ... I am on way to office now", said Aman as he take a turn.

"Ok .. i will be there after some time ... call Media and PR head for meeting", saying that Arnav cut the call and dials Amit number.

"Amit increase the security at Khushi's place ... I don't want any media over there", order Arnav.

"Already done ASR ... Aman called me about the same few minutes ago ... my men are on their way", said Amit.

"hmmm", Arnav cut the call and felt proud of Aman ... how well he understands the situations specially related to him ... he mentally noted to thank him.

"Um Chottey ... are you ok?", asked Anjali a bit worried ... Arnav had never talked to media up front about any personal matter till today ... it was always related to business. Even after Tania's death he didn't come in front of the media but it was Aman who gave the statement from him. He hated conversing to media about personal matters ... so it was a bit shocking for all of them to hear that Arnav will be talking to them about him and Khushi.

"yes Di I am fine ... I know what you're thinking, but don't worry ... I know what I am doing ... I don't want them to degrade Khushi or post anything that affect her respect, I will not tolerate that ... its time they know about us and also if they do something like that ... they will have to face me", said Arnav and get up from table.

"That's good Arnav", said Rahul and Arnav give a weak smile.

"Chottey have breakfast first", said Anjali seeing Arnav move towards the front door.

"I will have it at office Di", Arnav shouted back and move out.

"How much are you gona bet that he is going to Khushi, not office", said Rahul looking at Anjali with mischievous glint as he extend his hand.

Anjali smack on his hand, "None, because I know he is going to Khushi", said Anjali started to eat her breakfast and Rahul pouted. Akash smiles looking at them and started eating his breakfast. Mamaji and Mamiji was conversing and Nani was silent till now, she felt proud at Arnav, that how he was giving more importance to Khushi than his issues.

"Arush baby come here ... sweety please", said Payal as she run after Arush with his cereal bowl ... and our little man was running around in the living room.

"Naahhh ...", shouted Arush standing at a distance from Payal.

Shashi was enjoying their banter, while Garima and Buaji were busy in kitchen preparing breakfast. Khushi came out of washroom, as she first made Arush ready.

"Jiji what happened? You haven't feed him yet ... I make him ready like half an hour ago", said Khushi in teasing tone.

"Yeah right ... your little baby is being very naughty", said Payal as she move towards Arush who again started to run ... Khushi came in between and caught him.

Arush giggle while clapping his hand and Khushi give him a noisy smooch on his cheek, "Baby why your teasing your Massi haan", said Khushi as she pick Arush in her arm.

"Asssii k pas nahi thana (don't want to eat with Masi)", said Arush in his baby tone.

"Haww ... why?", said Payal making a sad face.

"Mama k pas thana", said Arush as he grabs Khushi's shirt collar.

"Awwh baby, but Massi is your friend na ... and Mama's sister", said Khushi sitting on sofa with Arush in his lap and Payal sit with her.

"Arush is good boy nah", said Khushi.

"aaannnhhh", exclaimed Arush.

"Then eat with Massi ok ... as she loves Alush right", said Khushi and turn to Payal, "Massi you love Arush right".

"Of course ... Arush is so cutee", said Payal pinching Arush's cheek softly "and Massi loves Arush soo much".

"Alush lub assi", said Arush while a little shy and move towards Payal, Khushi gesture her and Payal move forward bringing her cheek near Arush who pecks it.

"yeaahhh ... now Alush and Massi are friends", said Khushi, "Now my Alush baby will eat".

Khushi make Arush sit in between them and Payal started to feed him cereal, he protested in the beginning but then started eating.

The doorbell rang; Khushi went to the door and open it.

"Hey", said Arnav smiling at her.

"Hey", said Khushi and move to side.

Arnav greeted Shashi and was surprise to see Payal and Arush together; he looked at Khushi who give him a wide smile.

Garima and Buaji also came out of the kitchen and Arnav greeted them also.

"Khushi go, put breakfast on table", said Garima and Khushi went to the kitchen.

"We weren't expecting you son, anything happened?", asked Shashi looking at Arnav as he saw his eyes following Khushi ... he knew something must have happened that bring him here early morning.

"Um yes ... there is a news about mine and Khushi's engagement", said Arnav and saw Garima and Buaji's worried faces, "Not bad though, its just more of a gossip".

"But we haven't seen anything in the newspaper", said Garima as she picks the newspaper. Arnav saw the India times newspaper.

"Its not here aunty, last time I kind of threaten them so they won't be publishing any news about me or Khushi ... its another newspaper HD times, Di changed to it luckily and we find out", said Arnav.

"Is it save?", asked Shashi.

"Yes Uncle, its save ... I have put security around the house just in case if media comes here ... if you don't mind they will be following you as well if you go somewhere ... I thought to inform you and also there is something else I want to discuss with you all", said Arnav.

"Papaaa", Arush who had now seen Arnav tried to move down from sofa

"Easy baby", said Payal as she help him get down. Arush then move towards Arnav crashing on his legs and grabing it, he looked up giving his toothy grin to Arnav, who smiled in return and pick him up in his arms.

Arush caresses his cheeks and Arnav pecks him on cheek and Arush giggles and started to pull his tie.

"Yes beta what you want to discuss", said Garima.

"Let Khushi come aunty", said Arnav.

"Amma breakfast is ready", said Khushi coming there.

"Come beta you eat with us", said Garima and they all move to small table near kitchen.

There were only five seats, seeing that Arnav decline to eat and said he will wait in living room but just then Khushi came there with extra chair ... Arnav smile at her and sit down, Khushi took Arush from him.

They started to have breakfast and Arnav told them how he decided to address media along with Khushi this coming Sunday, at success party, making his and her relationship known to public and official. Khushi was shocked to know that as she knew Arnav's history with media, Payal was happy that it will shut their mouths, Garima and Buaji were worried and Shashi had no problem with it. Arnav assured Garima and Buaji not to worry as he will handle things. He looked at Khushi and saw her eyes trying to convey her worry ... Arnav gestures with his eyes not to worry.

After breakfast Arnav move towards entrance and Khushi follow him with Arush in her arms.

"Arnavji, are you sure about this as you never done this before ... I mean discussing personal matter with media and you and I both know how stupid they can get", said Khushi.

"I know Khushi ... but I want to do this and end this ... I don't want them to publish another article on false rumor", said Arnav as he caresses her cheek and Khushi smile as she push her cheek into his palm.

"Khushi ... I ...", Arnav move close to her and Khushi knew what he wanted.

"Arnavji please not here", said Khushi as blush creep up on her cheeks. Arnav sighed and move back.

"Someday Khushi ... then I would ... ", Arnav left his sentence incomplete.

"You would?", asked Khushi.

"Hmm .. nothing ... don't come to office today ... spend day with your family, they are here for few days right?", said Arnav.

"Yes they are here till weekend, Nani held a pooja for us on Friday, so she asked Amma Baba to attend that", said Khushi.

"Hmm Nani", Arnav shakes his head.

"Don't be upset about it, She means good ... you know that", said Khushi ... Arush had put his head on Khushi's shoulder playing with her hair.

"Yeah ... ok I should leave now ... take care", said Arnav and move towards his car. Khushi make Arush turn towards it, "Baby look papa is going ... say baye baye", said Khushi as she wave bye to Arnav.

"taah taah", said Arush waving his hand too. Arnav smile watching this and drive out of the lane.

---------------------- @ Office ...

Arnav was having meeting in his cabin with Media Head, PR Head, Akash and Aman. They were discussing about the party and media.

"I think bhai you're right ... atleast with that they aren't going to publish any gossip in future about you and Khushi", said Akash.

"Yes but we are not sure ... you can never trust the media", said the Media Head, "They can find some other thing and exaggerate it".

"Yea you are right ... but I thought something, what if we picked a particular publish house this time and make a contract with it", said Aman.

"What you mean Aman?", asked Arnav

"ASR I think that we should made a contract with some publish house, someone good ... that we can give news about AR or our business or some new deal ... so it can print it the way we want it ... so they don't go overboard about it ... that way when a news is out about you or AR ... the other media houses don't get the chance to make a story out of it on their own ... like for example ... if we give a picture of you and Khushi from your engagement ... and write little something with it ... like you two are getting married soon etc. That way the publish house will gets its views and on other hand with the news already been out other won't get a chance to make another story out of it", explained Aman.

Arnav thought for a while and liked the idea, "Aman its nice, but I don't think it will only agree on business terms ... they will ask about personal matters too and I am not into it".

"No ASR ... ofcourse I know ... that's why I said we make a contract with them, that they wont get into our personal matter, only business but we can give them something little bit personal ... like we can give them 1 or 2 pictures of you and Khushi, from your marriage or reception or may be when Akash will get married later ... we can make them publish the news first ... I meant it that way ... not detail .. just overview", said Aman.

"Yeah it can work ASR", said the Media head, "Because every time we have to do a press meet or conference ... or think of which media house to approach to give news about AR ... if we do contract with one particular media house that way we have to deal with only one and also we will have a upper hand over here".

"Yeah that way we can also address our public, who want to know about you or latest fashion ... we can give weekly news about fashion or new comings", said the PR head.

"How about we open our own publish house", said Akash.

"We can do that ... but it will take time and we won't have much audience ... I mean we will be publishing news only about AR ... so it kind of narrow down our focus", said the Media head.

"Wait ...", said Arnav gesturing with his hand, "Lets focus on one thing ... you (pointing at Media Head) short list media houses which we can be approached ... invite them to party and make it open it to others who want to come ... then we will decide who to pick ... and about our own Publish house ... we will think about it later ... Akash you invite our clients and associates".

"OK ASR ...", saying that the Media Head, PR head and Akash went out ... Aman was going also when Arnav stopped him.

"Aman you gave a good idea", said Arnav putting his hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you ASR", said Aman with a smile.

"But ...", Arnav put pressure on his shoulder and Aman's smile vanish, "Why haven't you thought it earlier haan". Said Arnav with serious tone.

"I ... I ...", Aman didn't knew what to say. Arnav smack his shoulder slightly, "Just kidding ... well done man", said Arnav and went to his cabin door.

"Huh ...", Aman didn't understand what just happened ... Did ASR said just kidding?

"Aman you're coming?", said Arnav holding the door open.

"Huh ...?", Aman was still confuse.

"Come on ... lets go to our caf", saying that Arnav went out and Aman shaking his head, followed him.

------------- 2 days later ... 2^nd August - Thursday Evening

"What the hell ... how can you decided on that date? its2 months away", said Arnav getting furious, shooting angry looks at Nani.

He had just came back from the office with Akash, Anjali instantly drag him in the living room pushing him into sofa ... told him excitedly about the wedding date that pandit had told them ... that's 28^th September ... Arnav got angry and stood up instantly lashing out.

"It's the most auspicious date the pandit found ... the other one is 3 months later", said Nani coolly.

"I give a damn what the pandit said, I am not gona wait for that long ... me and Khushi getting married next week that's it", said Arnav still angry.

"Chottey, its not a kids game that you decided that next week you're getting married, I told you this time everything will be done according to rituals and following traditions", said Nani sternly.

"So I am not stopping you to do rituals or following traditions, all I am saying is I am getting married next week", said Arnav irritated at the thought of being away from Khushi for that long.

"Chottey please try to understand, how can we manage everything in a week, there are so many things do to and arrange and ...", Anjali was trying to make him understand but Arnav was not listening.

"That's why we have planners for Di, hire a wedding planner or I can do it ... everything can be done in a week's time", said Arnav

"And what about Khushi's family haan Chottey?", said Nani as she stood up, "They need time to adjust everything, purchase things ... they have their relatives to inform as well ... they agreed with the date as according to Khushi's mother it will give them time to do all the preparations".

"As I said Nani ... I will handle everything ... as far as her family in concern I will talk to her and I am sure she will agree with me", said Arnav moving towards the stairs.

"Chottey that's the problem, Khushi bitya listen to you every time ... she agrees whatever you say ... she always thinks about you ... now its time that you think about her wishes too", said Nani.

Arnav stopped and turn to Nani, "I know she wants the same what I want Nani, I am sure she won't have any problem with it and as far as her wishes is concern, you don't have to worry, I will take care of that", said Arnav trying to control his frustration.

"But the pandit said that it's not good to marry in this month Chottey, it could bring harm to your future life", said Nani

"And you know Nani I don't believe in these stuff", said Arnav.

"You don't but we do and Khushi's parents as well ... they will not agree for the marriage in this month.

"Like I said Nani, I will handle them", said Arnav stressing on his words.

Before Nani could say something else Anjali press her arm and move forwards to Arnav, "Chottey please, why are you getting upset about it ... it's just matter of few more days".

"Few more days Di? Its freaking whole 2 months", said Arnav in angry loud voice.

"Actually bitwa its 1 month 26 days", said Mami and Both Nani and Arnav shoot angry glare at her, Mami give a nervous smile and quickly look down picking magazine from table. Akash shakes his head, his mother always intrude in the wrong conversation.

"Look Di, first you all had problem when I was denying to get married ... now I am ready then why you all are making a fuss of it ... what's the problem if we get married, now or next week or next month ... its my life and I want to spend it with Khushi ... that's all what I care about", said Arnav getting highly irritated now.

"And we care about it too Chottey, what's the problem if you get married after 2 months ... and what's the hurry in marrying as if you cannot stay without Khushi even for a day", said Anjali getting irritated too.

"YES I CANNOT STAY WITHOUT KHUSHI", yelled Arnav ... everybody flinched hearing his loud voice.

"Not even for a day ... not for hour or even freaking minute ... even a single second without her is hard for me ... now are you happy ... got your answer", said Arnav furiously and without waiting for reply he climb up the stairs, went to his room and bang his door closed.

Anjali turn to Nani, and was surprise to see her smile. "Nani here Chottey is angry and you're smiling?"

"Yes, there was a time when Chottey didn't believe in love or marriage, and look now ... he is so much in love with Khushi bitya that he cannot wait to marry her", said Nani as she smile wide.

"Yes Dadi you're right ... have you seen how much bhai is changing from his old ASR self", said Akash as he sit beside his mother.

"Yes he is", said Anjali, "But Nani now what we will do".

"Nothing, is someone is going to do something, its Khushi bitya", said Nani sitting on Sofa, "Anjali bitya make a call to her I want to talk to her". Anjali sit beside Nani and called Khushi.

Arnav was attending to his plants, calming himself down. He felt bad for yelling on his Di like this, but what he could do ... how much he wanted to bring Khushi in his life, that much it was delaying. First they were persisting him to get married and now when he want to they had gone ahead and fixed the date of 2 months later. Why that late? What will happen if he gets married now? It's his life and Khushi's when both wanted to be together then why care about others. Besides he doesn't believe in stuff like these what pandit had said. Did they expect of him to accept everything they say? Well if they do then they are wrong ... thought Arnav as he came in his room, wash his hands and then make a call to Khushi.

Khushi just got into the taxi after getting call from Nani, she picks his call, "Hello Arnavji".

"Khushi I need to talk to you", said Arnav.

"yes I know Arnavji ... you're upset about the marriage date right ... I thought the same when Amma told me", said Khushi.

"Khushi that's not right ... how can they fix the date after 2 months", said Arnav and then he heard traffic noise. "Khushi are you outside?".

"Yes I am on way to your home", said Khushi.

"Why? I mean why didn't you tell me ... I would have picked you", said Arnav.

"its ok ... you can drop me right", said Khushi, "Don't worry I am fine ... will be there in few minutes ok".

"hmm ok I am waiting", said Arnav and cut the call.

"Aww baby don't miss his bua haan", said Anjali as she smack Arush's back who was in Khushi's arms.

"Buuaahh", exclaimed Arush wiggling his hands.

"Come here you naughty bacha", said Anjali as she took Arush from Khushi and kiss his cheeks, who giggle and tried to bite Anjali's nose but she move her head to side ... Arush got excited and tried to catch her nose.

Khushi touch Nani's feet, "Jeeti raho", Nani blessed her with a smile. Khushi looked around but didn't find Arnav.

"He is up stairs ... must be brooding in his room as usual", said Nani with a stern look.

Khushi smile hearing this, "Letme talk to him Nani", said Khushi and went upstairs. She knocks on his room and went inside.

"Hey", said Khushi as she closes the door leaning on it. Arnav was on recliner; working on laptop ... he got up seeing her.

"Hey", said Arnav as he move towards her.

"I heard that my fiance is angry", said Khushi

"Yes he is", said Arnav looking down at her as he placed his one hand on the door.

"May I know why?", said Khushi with mischievous glint in her eyes.

"You don't know?", said Arnav as he move close that now his front was touching hers.

"Hmmm, so how his mood is going to get better?", asked Khushi.

"Get married to him as soon as possible", said Arnav as he caresses her cheek, "um let's say next week".

"So I will become his wife next week ... then what about my plan of being his girlfriend", said Khushi as she wound her arms around his neck.

"Girl friend?", asked Arnav confuse.

"Ahan ... you know I never got the chance to call you my boyfriend, earlier when we were together, we couldn't tell anyone about us and we didn't even knew what kind of relation we have ... it was exploring things for you and for me it was ... I don't what it was", said Khushi as a frown came on her face.

Arnav wound his hand around her waist, "Khushi look I know I was not ready to commit but things changed now ... I changed".

"I know Arnavji ... it's just that I wanted to spend some time with you, go out with you without any worry ... I want to tell my friends ... to the world that we are together ... you belong to me just as I to you", said Khushi, her eyes fixed on his chest, hands playing with button of his shirt.

"And it will happen once we get married", said Arnav.

"But with marriage I won't be your wife only, I will be daughter in law, sister in law, a mother and might be Mam to some ...but before all that I just wanted to be Khushi, your Khushi", said Khushi as she looked up at him, "I have never been in relationship before, in my college almost every friend of mine had a boyfriend, they would go out, enjoy, got gifts from their boyfriends ... I never experience this and when we were together we couldn't do all these ... And please don't think that i regret that time with you, never ... I just want to experience all this ... with you", said Khushi.

"Ok but why the time period of 2 months, It could be one ... hmmm", said Arnav.

"Arnavji I know you don't believe in religious stuff but our elders do, your Nani, my parents ... Buaji ... remember you told me how much your Nani did for you when you lost your parents ... I know in return you give all the comfort of life but doing this you will make her happy", said Khushi, "And besides I thought 2 months is fine ... and we are not going anywhere ... we are together and will be ... so just let our families do all the preparations they want ... and we will enjoy our courtship time ... what say", Khushi smile and look at him hopefully.

It was truth that she haven't done all this stuff in her college days as she was waiting for the right man in her life ... and when she and Arnav were together before, they were more concern about people not knowing about them rather than fully enjoying time with each other. When her mother told her the marriage date, her first thought was that will Arnav accept this cause she was sure that he won't than it doesn't seem that bad to her as she will get to do all the things which her friends use to do with their boyfriend or the time the girls talk about spending with their life partner before marriage ... she wanted to experience the thrill of it.

Arnav was thinking on the lines which Khushi had said, when Khushi find him not answering she thought to approach the other way.

"What happen? Arnav Singh Raizada cannot pamper his girlfriend", said Khushi in a challenging way.

"Oh you think he cant", said Arnav coming out of his thoughts.

"Well that's what I heard ... um read, you never go out on dates with your previous girlfriends, no gifts either ... I remember reading you being termed as the boring boyfriend", said Khushi in a teasing way.

"Khushi they never meant anything for me ... they were for name sake only", said Arnav getting serious.

Khushi felt bad mentioning about them, she cupped his face, "I know Arnavji ... I was just teasing you".

"And you don't know how much I can pamper my girlfriend", said Arnav.

"Oh is that so", said Khushi.

"Ahan ... you never know", said Arnav as he nuzzles her side on neck, "What I could do ... how much I can do".

Khushi closed her eyes feeling his breath on her skin, "Tell me then", murmur Khushi.

Arnav run his hand on her arms and nuzzles her neck on other side too ... Khushi heart beat getting fast anticipating touch of his lips on her neck ... but it didn't happen. Arnav move back and flick her nose.

"ok Miss Khushi gupta ... get ready for our courtship", said Arnav and Khushi looked at him with irritation.

"you purposely doing it right?", said Khushi.

"What?", said Arnav pretending not to know what Khushi said.

Khushi huffed and stomp her foot, she went out of the room, Arnav chuckled ... he love to rile her up ... he was teasing her intentionally ... he wanted to know what will Khushi do about it.

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The next day was pooja, Nani was so happy that Khushi had made Arnav agree to sit for it ... as before Arnav had never attended any pooja, it was enough for them that he took Prasad. But now Nani was beaming with happiness seeing Arnav and Khushi sitting together in pooja. She made a mental note to approach Khushi everytime she wanted Arnav to do something in future.

Arush was sitting in Khushi's lap, the little baby was trying to do masti but Khushi was handling him perfectly. After the pooja got over Arnav didn't let the chance go to tease Khushi. He would brush his fingers on her arms and one time he had place his hand on her waist which was bare due to the saree, while Khushi had a hard time controlling her breaths and rising desires ... she was getting irritated with his behavior ... even when he cornered her before she was leaving ... he didn't kiss her just like the last time.

Now Khushi had enough ... she understood that he was teasing her, arousing her enjoying her irritation ... now it's time for him to taste his own medicine.

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Next day after doing house chores and making Arush sleep Khushi went to Lavanya's apartment. Khushi press the bell and waited for the door to open.

Lavanya opened the door and got surprise to see Khushi standing there, "Khushi?".

"Lavanya ji ... I need a dress", said Khushi and then taking a deep breath, "A sexy dress".

Lavanya smile and then pull Khushi in, "Oh you have come to the right person darling", as she made her way to her wardrobe.

It was the first time that Khushi had come to Lavanya's place, it was not big but spacious enough, with one big bed room, other was small, open kitchen living room and balcony.

Khushi was surprise to see Lavanya's wardrobe ... it was big ... with every kind of dress and color ... ofcourse it should be she belongs to Fashion world, had done modeling too.

"Ok I got what you need, letme guess ... you need red right", said Lavanya winking at Khushi as she move further inside her walkin-wardrobe.

"Yeah", said Khushi ..."its just that Arnavji had been teasing me and and ...".

"Seducing you haan", Lavanya completed her sentence with a teasing smile and Khushi nodded, as her cheeks adore the pink tint.

"Oh I get it ... When men wants their woman to take the initiative they do that kind of stuff", said Lavanya taking out a short red dress.

"initiative for?", said Khushi as she got anxious thinking what it might be ... does it mean doing THAT?

"For romance or what", said Lavanya as he took another red dress out.

"ok so here it goes ... this or this?", said Lavanya pointing out the two dresses.

"Um not short one Lavanya ji ... can it be full but you some what um ... revealing a bit", said Khushi with hesitation and embarrassment ... it was the first time for her talking about dreses like that.

"Oh don't be embarrass dear, you should get to use to these things ... with ASR around ... I am sure you will be doing loads of kinky stuff later", said Lavanya as she nudge Khushi with elbow.

"Lavanya ji ... please", said Khushi going more red. Lavanya giggled seeing her expression and then found a red gown, which was open from back and had the slit from thigh.

"here ... I guess this will be perfect ... I only wore it once long ago", said Lavanya as she hand out the dress to Khushi.

Although the dress was revealing but indeed it was perfect for the thing Khushi needed do to.

"So now tell me what you wana do? Surprise ASR?", said Lavanya as they came out of the walkin-wardorbe.

"Um kind of - I was thinking of on the lines of seducing you know", said Khushi.

"My my ... the girl is getting bold", said Lavanya and Khushi blushed.

"That's good ... you know what let's do one thing", said Lavanya and came near to Khushi and tell her plan. Khushi was nervous to know ... but found it interesting and intriguing ... and she was thinking how would Arnav react to this.

She called up Payal and asked if she could take care of Arush as she wanted to go out with Lavanya as she needed a treat from her, Payal assured her that she will handle him as now both are friends.

Both girls got ready and went out around evening, Lavanya take Khushi to a posh club where only elite class comes. Khushi was in awe of the place and slightly worried that it must be expensive but as she had promised Lavanya that she would treat her at her choice of place so she trying herself to be calm and show no worry on her face.

There was a huge dance floor in the center, big bar on the left and rows of private cubicles on right side covered with curtains, giving privacy to the occupants. Lavanya and Khushi went to one cubicle which Lavanya booked for them.

"ok now get rid of the coat", said Lavanya who was herself wearing a black sexy backless dress. Khushi was hesitant to come out in that dress so Lavanya had given her over coat. Khushi take the coat off, adjusted her hair.

"Ok now times of pics, turn around", said Lavanya. Khushi face the crowd, curtain wasn't drawn, she take her hair to left shoulder, place one hand on hip and looked to side giving a seductive pose flaunting her entire back.

"my my ... someone is going to get killed tonight", said Lavanya excitedly as she took 2, 3 pics of Khushi in that pose.

Then Khushi took her cell and Lavanya stood in the same pose and Khushi took pictures of Lavanya. Then they both decided which picture looks sexier and got ready to send to the respective boys ... that was Lavanya's idea to make the boys came running to them.

"Ok Khushi ready", said Lavanya and Khushi nodded her head excitedly. Khushi sends Lavanya's pic to Aman and Lavanya sends Khushi's pic to Arnav.

(luckily found the images with back poses :P)

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Arnav had just entered his room, he was in study discussing things with Akash ... his cell beeped. Arnav take it out from pocket and was surprise to see lavanya's message ... why she is messaging him, thought Arnav and open it.

Next second his eyes pooped out seeing Khushi's pic, her bare back in red sexy dress with message attached to it "Someone is looking too hot tonight".

"What the", exclaimed Arnav and dials Lavanya's number.

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Aman was in kitchen making coffee for himself when his cell beeped, he picked it up from counter and saw a message from Khushi, he opened it thinking what it could be and next moment his eyes go wide seeing Lavanya's pic, her bare back in black sexy dress with message attached to it "Someone is looking too hot tonight".

"What", exclaimed Aman and dials Khushi's number.

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Both lavanya's and Khushi's cell ring at the same time, both girls high five each other ... but didn't pick the call.

"Lavanya ji ... Arnavji would get angry", said Khushi.

"Oh relax ... angry man is more possessive ... more possessive means more romantic ... ohh I love when Aman gets possessive", said Lavanya excitedly, "Come one lets us have drink".

"But how will they know that we are here", question Khushi.

"Oh darling don't worry, its ASR dear ... he will know where you are", said Lavanya.

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Arnav called Lavanya again and she didn't picked, getting angry and worried at the same time he picked his car keys and went out dialing Aman's number but it was going busy, "Dammit". Then remembering something he dialed Amit's number and asked whereabouts Khushi. Amit called him back after a minute and told him that Khushi is at "Bosco Club". Arnav got astonish to hear and got somewhat relax, it's the place where only high class people go ... but it doesn't mean that the man there wont ogle at his Khushi ... he drove fast to the destination.

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Aman called Khushi again and she didn't picked, getting agitated he picked his car keys and went out dialing Arnav's number but it was going busy. Then remembering something he dialed Amit's number and asked whereabouts Khushi. Amit was surprise but nevertheless tell him that Khushi is at "Bosco Club". Aman drove towards the club.

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"Hey beautiful, can I buy you a drink?", a well looking man came up to Khushi and bend on bar placing his elbow on it.

"Um no thanks", said Khushi and turn towards Lavanya who was looking at the entrance.

"What about dance then?", said the man again.

"Nope ... I am waiting for my fianc", said Khushi a stern look to the man who move away.

Just then another man came up to Lavanya and asked for dance but she denied.

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Both Arnav and Aman arrived at the same time at the club, and got surprise to see each other at the entrance.

"Aman" ... "ASR" ... both said at the same time.

"Lavanya", said Arnav, "Khushi", said Aman at the same time.

"It was planned", both said at the same time again.

Aman smirk at this but Arnav gave an angry glare, Aman immediately straighten up. Both went inside and looked around for their girls.

"Khushi ... Khushi they are here", said Lavanya tapping on Khushi's arm.

"You stay here ok ... I am going there ... you know what to say right", said Lavanya and Khushi nodded her head.

Khushi was trying to calm her racing heart, she was nervous but at the same time excited. With corner of her eyes, he saw Arnav approaching her. She gesture the bar man to fill her glass, which was an apple juice. Just seconds later she felt a firm grip on her wirst and she was yanked forward and came crashing on Arnav's chest.

"What the hell are you doing here", shouted Arnav ... the music was loud and people were dancing.

"Arnavji ... you here? How come", said Khushi making an innocent face.

"Don't pretend ok ... I know you two did this purposely", said Arnav giving angry looks to her.

"What Arnavji ... I don't understand what you mean?", said Khushi trying to move back.

Arnav take his cell out and show her the message he got from Lavanya, "What this?".

Khushi pretended to be surprise, "I don't know when Lavanya ji took this, Lavanya ji wanted a treat from me thats why we came here".

"Wearing a dress like that", said Arnav giving her once over.

"So? Can't I wear a dress like that", said Khushi now pretending to be angry.

"NO", said Arnav loudly, "Didn't you remember, last time I told you not to wear something like that outside, then why the hell did you wear it dammit".

Khushi pushed Arnav away, "Because I wanted to", said Khushi loudly, "And I will wear what I want, I will drink what I want and I will dance with whoever I want, do you understand", said Khushi poking Arnav in chest and then went from here and moved into the crowd.

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Lavanya was taking a sip from glass when she felt something grabbing her wrist and turning her.

"Lavanya, what are you doing here? Why didn't you tell me about it", said Aman.

"Chill Aman, I came here with Khushi ... she owe me treat so i took her here", said Lavanya

"And why are you wearing such a ... (Aman lean in near her face) sexy dress", said Aman.

Lavanya felt goose bumps on her skin. She so wanted to kiss him right now, but the last thing left. Lavanya place her hand on his chest and move him back.

"Because I feel like it", said Lavanya shrugging her shoulder, "By the way, how come you are here, who told you".

"Oh come on, stop the drama ok ... I and ASR both know that you two did it purposely", said Aman.

"What? ASR ... he is here too and what you're talking about", said Lavanya pretended to be surprise.

"This", said Aman showing Lavanya Khushi's message which has her pic.

"I didn't knew when Khushi took this, she is getting naughty", said Lavanya

"I know what you wanted to do ok ... now come", said Aman as he grab her hand but Lavanya jerk it away.

"Ok come on Aman, I am here with Khushi, it's a girls night out ... you stay away", said Lavanya and move into the crowed.

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Khushi looked for Lavanya and soon saw her waving at her, she quickly move to her, "So how did it go?", asked Lavanya.

"Oh he is very angry", said Khushi. "That's good ... ok now for the last part ok", said Lavanya and Khushi nodded ... they move to the side where the crowd was less and started to sway with the music.

Arnav and Aman also move into the crowd looking for their girls , they both saw each other and then their girls. They both stood there watching them, both were looking sexy in their dresses and the way they were moving, Lavanya was a pro so her moves were more seductive ... and it done the trick, Aman was turned on.

Khushi was nervous so she couldn't dance much but her innocent moves did the trick and Arnav was turned on.

Both boys looked at each other, communicating silently and then they move towards their girls.

Aman grabs her wrist and picks Lavanya up on his shoulder, and Arnav picked Khushi in his arms at the same time. And both went into opposite direction.

"Aman what are you doing, put me down this second", said Lavanya as she punched his back but inwardly she was excited at what to come. Going towards the corner, away from crowd Aman put Lavanya down and push her to the wall, without saying anything he crashed his lips with her, kissing her passionately and Lavanya equally responded. After few minutes they broke part.

"Someone is turned on", said Lavanya. "You bet", said Aman as he swoop down kissing her again.

"Arnavji ... what are you doing ... put me down", said Khushi as she wiggles her legs but Arnav's grip was tight. He came to a far away corner, away from the crowd and put Khushi down. She tried to move but Arnav back up against the wall, putting both his hands on wall trapping her within. His body was touching hers, "I told you not to wear such dresses in public ... but you didn't listen", said Arnav in dangerous tone and lean forward near her ear, "so its time for punishment", his voice became husky.

Khushi gulped, getting nervous as to what will Arnav do now. He move back, his face was close to her only few inches away, he looked into her eyes ... he could see nervousness there.

Khushi saw his intense eyes, her heart thudded with anticipation as to what is coming, also a little afraid what if he goes ahead, up to next level.

Arnav move his thumb over her lower lip, he didn't kissed her in past few days ... just pecks on cheeks, he so wanted to but he was teasing her, he wanted to know what she will do about it, and now seeing her in this sexy dress, his desire were bubbling out.

Khushi breath started to get heavy, she had missed him kissing her, his lips on her.

Khushi copy his actions, as she move her thumb on his lower lip. Arnav close his eyes, feeling her touch and then open his eyes and looked at her lips. He move in and place his lips on her.

Finally ... thought Khushi, as Arnav deepen the kiss over the next seconds ... the thought running in her mind the idea of seducing him is not that bad. Soon the kiss turn into a passionate one as Arnav grabbed her waist with one hand and other hand roam all over her back, Khushi fisted his hair in one hand and place other at side of his neck. They haven't stopped kissing as they took small gulps of air in between. Soon Arnav one hand was on her leg and the slip into her dress through slit.

Khushi mind started to alarm her, "Arnavji ... ummhmm No .. ple ...", she tried to break the kiss but Arnav didn't allow her pushing himself more into her, soon his hand went back and he grab her hip in his hand, pressing it. Khushi tried to remove his hand but he was too strong. Their kissing now turn wild, as Khushi bit his lip to stop him but he didn't and in-return he bit her lip too. They both kissed, tasted each other sweet taste, their tongues mingles, biting each other lips in between ... but none wanted to call it quite. Arnav push his fingers into her panty and caresses her skin of hip. Khushi tried hard and then finally able to break the kiss. They both made each other breathless.

"Ar .. navji ... plea ..se mo...ve ... you..ur ... ha..nd .. awa...y", said Khushi trying to calm her breath but Arnav didn't move his hand.

He run his tongue over his lips and felt a little sting, "that was one hell of a kiss", said Arnav after few seconds. Khushi blush full red at this.

"I didn't knew that my sweet little kitten can be that wild", said Arnav nuzzling his nose with her.

"Arnavji please ...", said Khushi as she tug on his arm. Instead of moving his hand out he fully push his hand inside her panty. Khushi gasped feeling his touch on her hip skin. She got so shy that she didn't have the courage to look into his eyes, now. She knew it's no use asking him to take his hand out as he won't do it.

"So I guess after this punishment, will you wear such dress again?", said Arnav as he pinched her hip.

Khushi flinch a little, she was about to shake her head but then she nodded her head.

"Oh you will", said Arnav confirming it.

"yes I will ... if that's make you stop teasing me", said Khushi.

"Ahan so my kitten understood", said Arnav.

Khushi didn't reply to this but tilting his head down, she kissed him passionately.

"Never ever leave the kiss incomplete", said Khushi repeating Arnav's sentence.

"So all this was to get back at me", said Arnav and Khushi didn't reply but she look up into his eyes, giving her answer.

"Are you trying to seduce me Khushi?", said Arnav as he lean in and started placing kissing on her neck.

"Aa r rna v .. ji", moaned Khushi ... her knees were getting jelly now, if not for wall, she was sure she would have stumble by now.

Khushi sighed with relief as Arnav finally take his hand out but next second she gasped as Arnav turn her around, making her back facing him. Arnav move her hair to side and started placing kisses on her shoulders, going side on back of neck and then moving down. Khushi was breathing hard ... her cheek was pressing into the wall.

"hmm Khushi are you?", said Arnav.

"ye ..e..sss", said Khushi.

Arnav took his sweet time kissing all over her back and then he hugged her wound his hand around her waist and stomach.

"I love your seducing", said Arnav as he rub his cheek with hers, "Did you love your punishment?".

Khushi shiver a little feeling the roughness of his stubble, Khushi turn in his arms and hug him tight. Arnav hug her back, feeling contended and happy that his life will exciting with this kitten in his arms.

On the other hand Khushi was thinking, never to seduce Arnav Singh Raizada again.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

so how is it guys? did you like the idea of Khushi and Lavanya ...? 😉

Precap to next chapter:

- it will have Arshi courtship moment, mostly covers the time period of 2 months.

- entery of Rohan ... couldnt do in this update as i wanted it to be more on Arshi.

DO COMMENT GUYS ... will be waiting for it.

will send PMs tomorrow ... as i still got office work to complete but i dont want to delay the update more so i posted stopping my work ... so those who are messaging me about it could read.