Chapter 99

Aman watched Arnav as he flips through the file for the 3^rd time; they were going to have a call meet with Mr. Richard in an hour, regarding their London Office.

The place have been selected and bought. The renovations have started, the interior designer have been put up on his job to make the office spectacular. Now they have to hire people for their staff over there and may be few will go from here. Then there is suppliers and investors to select and other many things left.

Aman move ahead, extending his hand and took the file from Arnav's hand.

"Aman what are you doing?", said Arnav in irritation as he saw Aman closing the file and looks at him with serious expression.

"That's what i am going to ask you, what are you doing?", said Aman.

Arnav look at him as if he has gone crazy, "I was reading the file or what".

"Look ASR clearly your mind is not in work right now. I know you're worried about Rohan right. Why don't you just have talk with him and end this for once and all", said Aman.

Arnav lean back, resting his head on chair, "Its not that easy Aman, every time I see him, those things starts playing in my mind and how much I try I cannot control my anger around him and now that moron is staying at my home, I can't even throw him out because of Nani", Arnav voice rose a notch as he look at Aman and then swipe his hand on table in anger, throwing things on the floor, "And its just irritating the hell out of me".

Aman quickly stood up as Arnav got up and turned towards floor to ceiling window.

"ASR, tell me whats really worrying you. The thing that Rohan is at your place or the thing that is he where Khushi is", said Aman and Arnav turned towards him quickly at mention of Khushi and looking at his face Aman got his answer.

"He bloody touched her, he ... he had the audacity to deny when I asked him to stay away from her", said Arnav fisting his hand.

"ASR he is just messing up with your head, we all know how much Khushi means to you and I am sure he knows it too. He just want to rile you up and I don't know why he wants to do that. You both were very good friends, why he ...", Aman was saying when Arnav cut him in anger, "He is not my friend. Friends don't accuse, they don't leave. They trust, they help, and they support you. He didn't even want to listen to what I had to say and just blamed me that time".

"ASR relax ok", said Aman getting worried looking at his growing anger. He is diabetic and Aman didn't want his blood pressure to shoot.

"You know what I think, you are not that worry about Rohan because I know you can deal with him and your anger, the thing which is worrying you is if he say anything regarding Tania to Khushi", said Aman and Arnav look up at him astonished.

This was the same debate going on in him since the time he had seen Rohan in his house. And now when Aman had said it, he was getting clear on his thoughts or may be the cause of his worry and irritation.

"She trusts me, I know she won't pay heed to any of his blabbering", said Arnav as he turns towards window

"Yes, true. She loves you and trusts you. But it will be better if the past comes out from you, rather than anyone else. Just tell her ASR about all of this. Get rid of this burden you're carrying from 2 years. It's enough now! How long are you going to let yourself being pressed under it", said Aman and move towards Arnav and keep a hand on his shoulder, "Believe me, once you tell Khushi about this, you're going to feel much lighter and better".

Arnav turn to him, "Its easy said than done, I ... I can't just recall all that ... it hurts", said Arnav gulping the lump in his throat.

Aman sighed and move back, "You have to do it Arnav, because now with Rohan and Mr. Rajat are here, don't know for how long, eventually the things will come out in open. It will better if you take the first step". He picks up the file from table and move towards the cabin door, "I will postpone our meeting to tomorrow".

"No Aman", said Arnav turning to him, "Lets get done with this, then I will meet Khushi".

Aman look at him questioningly as if asking if he is sure about it. Arnav give him a tight smile as he nodded his head slightly.

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"Rahul bhai, I don't know why his coughs are not stopping. I even gave him honey with hot water. He just keeps on coughing after every few minutes", said Khushi worriedly into the phone, tucked in shoulder, as she change Arush's diaper.

"Khushi don't worry, it might be just a viral thing, weather is changing na. just keep on giving him warm water and go to Anjali's room there is a cough syrup in her bedside drawer. Give him a small teaspoon of it, I am sure it will get better", said Rahul

"Ok bhai, I will give him that", said Khushi as she make Arush sit on bed who was coughing.

"Don't worry he will be fine, class is about to start I am going. I will come home in an hour ok", said Rahul, "Then I will see him".

"Ok bhai, take care", said Khushi and cut the call, she makes Arush wear his clothes and then look into the bedside drawer and found the syrup. She looked around for spoon but didn't found any. She picks up Arush and went down.

"What happened?", asked Rohan who was at the bottom of stair and was going to come up. He can see the worry on Khushi's face

"His coughs are not stopping, Rahul bhai said to give him this syrup", said Khushi showing him the bottle.

"Ok give him to me", said Rohan and picks up Arush, his face was now slightly red and he started sniffing too, "I think he's got flu".

Khushi hurriedly went into the kitchen, picked the spoon and came out. She gave Arush the syrup, the little baby was feeling agitated and was making angry and irritating sounds.

They both tried to distract his attention. But when after some time his coughs didn't stop, Khushi got more worried. She picks up her cell and dials Rahul's number, which ringed but he didn't picked up.

Rahul had went to orphanage with Anjali; they were having a small seminar about health betterment and Rahul was to give a small lecture to the children on the topic.

Khushi dials Arnav's number, it ringed but he didn't pick up.

"Let's take him to doctor", said Rohan.

"Yes, I am calling Arnavji", said Khushi as she dials his number again.

"Why are you calling him? Let's just go ok, I will drive", said Rahul in irritation.

"Yeah but I have to tell Arnavji", said Khushi as she dials his number again.

"Oh come on Khushi, he must be busy in work or some meeting. We can't wait for him, what if Arush's condition gets worse", said Rohan and just then Arush started to cry.

Khushi looked at him worriedly and then dials Arnav again, he didn't pick.

He was in conference room having a video chat with Mr. Richard and some investor. He had forgotten his cell phone in his cabin.

"Fine you stay here and keep calling him, I am gona take him myself", said Rohan in anger as he move towards the front door.

"Wait ... wait .. I am coming", said Khushi as she run up to him and both move out.

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Arnav came out of conference room telling Aman what to do further, they move towards his cabin. Aman was about to enter his cabin when Arnav stopped him and told him to go for lunch as it was the time for lunch break. Aman gives the file to Arnav and went from there.

Arnav came in and put the file in his laptop bag and pick up the cell phone with an intention to call Khushi, he was thinking to have lunch with her outside, as they didn't get to spend time with each other since Khushi came here.

He frown seeing 5 miscalls from Khushi, he hurriedly dialed her number which went on un-responsive. He tried 2, 3 times but no luck. He got worried thinking why she had called him that many times, is she ok? Does something happen?

Arnav quickly put his laptop in the bag and grab his coat. He moves out of cabin sending message to Aman that he is leaving.

He dials Anjali number as he presses on the paddle, making car gain more speed.

"Chottey", Anjali picked up the call after , 3-4 rings.

"Di, where is Khushi?", asked Arnav quickly.

"Khushi, she is at home with Arush", replied Anjali.

"She is not picking up her cell, can you check on her", said Arnav.

"I am at orphanage with Rahul. Let me call at home", said Anjali.

"Leave it, I will call", said Arnav and cut the phone. He dials the landline number of Shantiva. The phone ringed and no one picked. This made him more worry and he accelerated the car to more speed. He tried again and this time Hari prakash picks up.

"Where the hell were you dammit, I was calling since minutes", barked Arnav on phone making Hari prakash scared.

"B..bh...ai..ya, I .. I .. was in ki..kitchen ..", Hari Prakash stammered.

"Where is Khushi, give her the phone now", said Arnav in angry tone.

"She ... she is not here b.. bhaiya", said Hari Prakash.

"What do you mean she is not here dammit?", said Arnav in anger.

"She went out with ... with Rohan sahib ...wo Arush baba ...", Hari Prakash could not complete his sentence as the call got cut from the other end.

Arnav clutched the steering wheel tight, how dare she went out with him, didn't I tell her to stay away from him, thought Arnav in anger and irritation.

He dials Khushi's number again, but it went on un-responsive. He didn't have Rohan's number, because he never needed it. He dials Anjali's number.

"Yes chottey, have you talk...", Anjali was saying when Arnav cut her.

"Di, call Rohan and ask him where he is. Khushi is with him, they went out. Tell me quickly where he is.", said Arnav.

"Chottey please relax, I will call him now", said Anjali and then heard the call getting cut. She sighed and quickly dials Rohan's number. It ringed but he didn't picked up. She tried again but no luck.

She got worried and dials Arnav, "Yes Di, where he is?".

"Chottey .. wo .. um.. he is not picking up", said Anjali

"Dammit", Arnav yelled on other end.

"Chottey please calm down, they must have gone to some park or something with Arush", said Anjali.

"Park in the afternoon, seriously Di.", said Arnav in mock tone, "I told him to stay away from her, now don't blame me if something happen", he cut the call without giving Anjali a chance to say.

Anjali worriedly dials Rohan's number again but he didn't picked up. His cell phone was at home, he didn't took it with him.

Arnav took a sharp turn and soon come in front of Shantivan's gate. He presses the horn forcily. The guards open the door. He remembered Raj, seeing the guards. He parked the car and came out dialing Raj's number.

He also didn't pick up.

"Dammit, what the hell is wrong with everyone today?", said Arnav exasperated.

He dials again and this time Raj picked up, "Sir .. I .."

"Why the hell you weren't picking up Dammit. Where is Khushi?", asked Arnav not giving him a chance to say.

"I ... I don't know Sir. I was about to call you ...", Raj was saying when Arnav cut in.

"What the hell. Why didn't you know? You were her guard. You have to know where she is", Arnav yelled.

"Yes Sir, I was trailing behind their car but then they took some turns, it was like that they were trying to get away from me and then disappear from sight. I tried to locate them but couldn't, I was about to call you about this", said Raj wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Just find her dammit and bring her here at once", said Arnav and cut the call.

He moves inside the house and his cell ringed. It was Anjali.

"Chottey, did you get hang of Khushi?", asked Anjali worried.

"No Di, and do you know what Rohan did, he ditched Raj. Don't you dare say that Raj couldn't follow them, he knows how to do his job, until and unless someone plays a trick on him and Rohan did just that. Now don't expect me to spare him", said Arnav and cut the call in anger.

Anjali got more worried, this isn't sounding good, what is happening. She dials Khushi's number it went un-responsive. She looked around and saw Rahul at dice, addressing the kids sitting in front of him. She quickly called her assistant and told her that she is going home and will send car back for Rahul. She told her assistant to inform Rahul once he gets free and then left from orphanage.

"What you mean by sorry?", yelled Arnav looking at Raj who was standing in front of Arnav with his head bow down. He had just come back few minutes ago.

"Sir I couldn't locate them, Khushi' mam cell is off or else I would have found out her location by tuning into her GPS", said Raj.

"Don't give me this rubbish. You have to follow her like a shadow, didn't I said that. Then why the hell were you failed to do so", said Arnav in anger, his pulse was beating fast as his blood pressure started to rise.

"Sir, I didn't know that Rohan Sir would suspect me following, maybe he didn't know I am her guard and thought that someone is following them", said Raj. It was true. He knows when someone is trying to ditch someone. Cause the turns Rohan took was unnecessary and was in circles.

SMACK ... a punch landed on Raj's face and he stumbles to side.

Amit was also standing there, he move ahead to stop Arnav but he jerked him away and again punched Raj who again stumble and blood came out of his nose.

"Chottey..!!", Anjali shouted seeing the scene as her car just stopped inside the porch. She quickly came out and come near to Arnav pushing him on chest.

"Behave! Its not his fault", said Anjali looking at Raj's bruised face.

"It is his fault Di, he was suppose to guard her, follow her. It was his responsibility, which he failed to do so", said Arnav pointed a finger towards Raj, "GET HELL OUT OF MY FACE RIGHT NOW!".

Raj quickly went from there, Arnav turn to Amit, "Find them now, or else I wont spare you as well", he warmed Amit, who quickly move from there dialing some number.

"Chottey what is wrong with you, why are taking this so serious. May be they ...", Anjali was saying when Arnav cut him.

"Don't ...", Arnav shows his palm to her. "You know, you clearly know that how much I dislike that man but still you didn't discourage Nani on her decision to make them stay here. HERE ... IN MY HOUSE ... and I told him ... TOLD HIM TO STAY AWAY FROM MY KHUSHI ... and he didn't listen. Now God only knows what I will go when I get hang of him", said Arnav dangerously and stormed inside the house.

Anjali close her eyes, she was thankful that Arnav didn't punch Raj inside the house or else what would Nani have thought. She quickly move inside, dialing Rahul's number. She wasn't having a good feeling about this all.

"Oh God Khushi, where are you. Please come home soon", murmurs Anjali as she send a prayer to deity above.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

Would love to read your reviews about this chapter. 😳

One thing i will clear here. Rohan is NOT a negative character.

NOTE: the next chapter will be posted after 2 weeks.

Ok before you bombard me with question of why? and update soon. Let me tell you that the next chapter is important, because Khushi will get to know about Tania's truth.

I need to think on it as how to show it, whether Khushi gets to know from Rohan or Arnav or Anjali. Should it be dramatic or simple talk. Should there be a fight and then make up sequence ... i am not sure.

The next chapter will also have a serious talk between Arshi regarding Tania and Arush and there will also be a conversation between Khushi and Rohan and then between Arnav and Rohan.

So i need more time to think on this and how to plan the scenes and dialogues.

So i will take time in writing the next chapter and won't make it sooner before 2 weeks time.

Will send PMs for this chapter tomorrow. I am tired and sleepy now 🥱