Chapter 105

In Evening --- @ Buaji's House ----------------

"Arey why didn't you refuse Payal Bitya", said Garima looking at the gold jhumkas in her hands.

"Amma I did, but Naniji was not listening ... she insisted so much that I can't deny her further", said Payal with apologetic look.

"Its ok Garima, Maaji has given her with love ... consider it her blessing", said Shashi

"But Shashi ji it doesn't seem good. It's not some small gift, its gold earrings ... we should pay them the amount", said Garima with a frown.

"Its no use Amma, I tried but Anjali ji denied taking money from us. She said if we talk about money any more she will not talk to us ever again", said Khushi as she came out of her room.

They had come back from Shantivan few minutes ago and Arush was feeling sleepy. Khushi went in her room to make him sleep on bed and Payal showed her Amma the jewellery which Nani and Anjali bought for Khushi. They also gifted Payal a pair of elegant gold Jhumkas. Payal and Khushi both tried to deny them politely but Nani insisted and they couldn't refuse further when Anjali blackmail them as well.

Garima twisted her mouth and put the gold Jhumkas back in Payal's lap.

"Amma if you say I will go tomorrow and will return them back", said Payal in worried tone looking at upset mood of her mother.

Shashi give her an assured look, "Don't think much Garima, Ma ji will feel bad if we return them the gift".

Garima sighed and stood up, "Ok fine ... whatever you say", and she went out from front door, where Buaji was instructing the workers to put up flower and light decorations.

"Don't worry about her ok ... you both go and rest for some time ... we got other works to take care of", said Shashi. Khushi and Payal both went to their room.

"Khushi Nani ji and Anjali is no nice na ... I am so happy for you that along with Arnavji you are getting a very loving family", said Payal in admiration as she opens the cupboard and place the Jhumkas in drawer ... thinking about how lovingly everyone treats Khushi

"I know Jiji ... everyone in his family is loving and caring", said Khushi.

Payal smile and wished that if she had gotten the same loving guy and family and not some fraud and double faced people, she would have been happily married now.

"Jiji ... don't worry", said Khushi as she hug his sister from behind ... she understood from the sad look on Payal's face that what could be going on in her mind, "You will see Devi Maiya will give you a more handsome caring guy than Arnavji and a lovely family".

"More handsome than your Arnavji?", asked Payal.

"Ok less handsome than Arnavji, because there is no one like him", said Khushi with pride.

"Pagli", said Payal hitting her head lightly, "You and your Arnavji". She moves towards the bed the lay down beside Arush.

"Me and my Arnavji", murmurs Khushi as she thinks about him and then remember about his demand.

She started to chew on her nails thinking about her plan. How she is going to meet Arnav? They were banned from meeting each other before wedding. But she really wanted to fulfill his demand; no matter how naughty it is ... because somewhere she also wanted to know what will be his reaction on seeing her act. After much thinking she came up with an idea and called NK.

"Finally ... it seems that madam's upset mood is over", said NK picking up her call.

He came back to Dehli yesterday night and came today afternoon to meet Khushi but at that time she had already left with Payal for Shantivan. He didn't call her as he wanted to surprise her but his planned got spoiled.

"Shut up, my mood is not going to be ok with you until and unless you make it up for it ... as in spend whole day with me on my terms", said Khushi trying to be angry with her best friend.

"Ah madam, when did I deny ... I came to meet you but aunty told me that you went to Shantivan ... when I am going to make it up to you when you don't even meet me and always busy with your ahem ahem", said NK wanting to tease her.

"Stop it NK", said Khushi trying not to blush, "Listen I need your help".

"Of course, what I can do for you madam", said NK and then Khushi told him about her plan.

Next day -- Friday Morning --------------------

"You want to do what?", asked Aman shocked listening to Arnav's plan.

"What I just told you dammit", said Arnav in annoyed tone.

"Have you talked to Rohan or his dad about it?", asked Aman.

Arnav shakes his head in negative, "They won't let me buy their company's share".

"But why?", asked Aman sitting straight in chair opposite to Arnav, "You never bother for them before ... so what happened now?".

"Look I know I never bother about them before because of what happened between me and Tania ... I can never forget that even if I try ... but I also cannot forget that it was that company from where I had started my career. Rajat Uncle was my mentor ... I didn't know how to start a business or what goes on in fashion industry. Tania helped me with contracts and connections but Rajat Uncle was the one who gave me the actual knowledge and I will always be grateful to him for that.", said Arnav as he leans back in his chair.

"I know this company means a lot to Rajat Uncle, then how he is not doing anything to save it ... why he is letting the board sell it?", asked Aman.

"The company is not doing well from past 2 years. Another year and it will go under debt, so board had decided to sell it when they could still get some money for it", said Arnav.

"But how did it happen, wasn't that company come in America's top ones?", asked Aman as he still couldn't figure it out.

Arnav picks the file he got from his ARID Head and passes it to Aman, "I guess Rajat Uncle lost interest even in his own company after Tania".

It so seems the reason as Aman read the report, it clearly says that how that company's sale went down is past 2 years with only few new contracts and that too not big ones.

"Look Arnav, I know your reasons for this decision but I don't think Rohan and Rajat Uncle will appreciate it ... specially Rohan. Rajat Uncle still can understand your reason behind it but I am afraid that Rohan will accuse you of taking revenge by taking over this company", said Aman.

"And you think that I give a damn about what he thinks or do", said Arnav in serious tone.

"I was just telling you to be ready for the verbal spat", said Aman raising his hands up.

"I don't care ... I don't see any other way to salvage the company besides buying out its major shares", said Arnav

"Why don't we negotiate with them for a project collaboration", suggested Aman.

"These things take time Aman, we have to submit the idea, the quotes and other many things ... till then the company will be sold to someone else and then we have to go through all contract things with new management", said Arnav as he stood up.

"Hmm .. yeah you're right", said Aman, "Are you going to go there then?".

"Not possible, Di is letting me come to office with difficulty ... she will be pissed if I tell her I am going to another country ... she anyways complain of me not taking part in wedding preparations", said Arnav.

"Well that's true ... you don't ...", Aman was saying but stopped seeing Arnav's angry glare.

"Just go and talk to our recruitment manager, he will handle everything regarding this", said Arnav as he came near Aman.

"Ok ASR, as you say", said Aman as he stood up. Just then his cell ring and he saw Khushi's number flashing. He instantly looked at Arnav and saw that he too had seen her name.

Aman quickly picked the call, "Hello Khushi".

"Hello Aman, sorry to disturb you but I want to talk to you, are you free or busy?", said Khushi hurriedly.

"I just got free, was discussing something ASR", said Aman as he give a normal look to Arnav who was looking at him without any expression.

"Oh so you're still with Arnavji?", asked Khushi in concerned tone.

"Yup ... so what you wanted to talk about?", asked Aman.

"Wo ... I need your pent house key card ... so should I come there to pick it up or can you drop it at my home?", asked Khushi.

If Khushi comes here then ASR will definitely get to know about Pent House, thought Aman as he looks at Arnav, who was still looking at him without moving an inch.

"I will let you know ok", said Aman.

"Oh ok ...", said Khushi understanding that he doesn't want to say it infront of Arnav, "Sms me ok ... baye ... sorry for calling ... I should have messaged you first ... sorry sorry ... baye", said Khushi hurriedly and cut the call.

"ok baye", said Aman and cut the call.

"It was Khushi, she wanted to talk", said Aman as he gulped worriedly.

"I know it was Khushi Aman", said Arnav amusingly as he turned and went to his chair.

"What?", asked Arnav looking at Aman's questioning look, as he sit down.

"You are not going to ask me what it's about?", asked Aman getting surprise at Arnav's calm behavior.

Arnav chuckles, "Khushi ordered me not to trouble you because she thinks that you cannot say No to me, she doesn't want her surprise to get spoil ... so its ok".

"Wow ... Khushi said it and you agreed, if it was me you would have grilled me by now", said Aman being amazed.

Arnav shrugs his shoulder in reply and went back to his work. Aman went out of the cabin thanking his star and God and whoever is up there ... for sending Khushi in Arnav's life.

In Evening - Around 7pm ----------------------

Arnav was about to wear his shirt when he heard his phone ringing. He went out of washroom wearing his shirt and pick up his cell phone. He smiled as he presses the green button, "Hey...".

"Hello Arnavji, you have reached home?", asked Khushi.

"Yeah ... just few minutes ago", said Arnav as he moves to dressing table and picked up a comb to brush his hair.

"Ok listen, I want you to come to AR at 9.30pm", said Khushi trying to sound mysterious.

Arnav's hand stopped in mid as he asked, "AR? Why?".

"Because I want to give you your surprise tonight", said Khushi in soft tone.

"Ahan ... and what about our ban that we can't meet before our wedding", said Arnav as put his comb down, "You know Di is keeping an eye on me ... I am sure that stupid Aman is also involve in this".

Khushi giggled listening to his complain, "Arey Arnavji ... little bit cheating is allowed ... we are going to meet for 1-2 hours only and the real fun is in breaking rules".

"Really, you're saying that ... what happened to I don't want the elders to be unhappy'", said Arnav in mock tone, "Won't they feel upset knowing that we broke the rule".

"They will ... only when they get to know about this", said Khushi in excited tone, "Who told you to tell anyone about meeting ... you just sneak out without getting caught by anyone ... like you must have done in your teenage days".

"Khushi I never sneaked out like that", said Arnav shaking his head.

"Haww ... don't tell me you never sneak out in night to go to some club or to meet some girlfriend", said Khushi astonished.

"Khushi ... I told you that my focus was always on my education and to earn money", said Arnav in mild tone, "And I didn't had any girlfriend for which I have to sneak out like you said".

Khushi heart went out to him, thinking these are the usual normal things in a boy's life, as NK had done these kind of things many time and Khushi use to help him cover up for it.

"So what Arnavji, now you have a girlfriend, so tonight you sneak out to meet her ok ... I will be doing the same, but with NK ... he will pick me from home as I told everyone that I am going out with him and then he will drop me at AR", said Khushi hurriedly.

"Khushi is this all necessary, why can't we just tell everyone that we are meeting", said Arnav little annoyed at not being able to meet his Khushi.

"And they will not allow us ... I know na ... just do what I am saying ok. Come to the underground parking and don't be late ok ... bye ... muuaah", said Khushi excitedly and cut the phone.

"Pagal hai bilkul", said Arnav as he shakes his head and lay down on bed to rest for some time.

Around 8.30pm ---

Khushi run to the front door when the bell rang. She opened the door and found NK standing there with a smile. Khushi gives him a wide smile and hug him.

"How are you?", asked Khushi breaking the hug.

"I am good. You're ready?", asked NK looking down at her attire of black trousers paired with full sleeves cream color sweat shirt. Her hair was done in a messy side braid.

(Khushi's attire)

"Yes, let me get my bag ... come", said Khushi as she pulls him inside. NK greets Khushi's parents and Payal.

"How are you beta? It seems like I am seeing you after ages", said Garima as she runs her hand over his head blessing him. He is like a son to her and she deeply cares for him.

"I am fit and handsome as always aunty, how are you?", asked NK side hugging Garima.

"I am good too", said Garima and turns to Khushi who came there with her big white bag.

"Now don't trouble him much ok and come back home soon", said Garima

"I won't trouble him Amma, I am just planning to empty his wallet", said Khushi with mischievous smile.

Garima was about to scold Khushi when Shashi presses her arm, "Go enjoy bitya and be careful you two ok and do let us know if you get late".

"Thanks Baba, bye bye", said Khushi and went to front door with NK, "Jiji call me if Arush gets cranky ok".

"Don't worry, we will handle him", said Payal and closes the front door.

NK and Khushi sit in his car and NK drove from there, "So where to?".

"AR, like I said I need to get things ready before Arnavji arrives. But first I want to go that Italian restaurant ... I want to buy dinner from there ... Arnavji loves Italian", said Khushi chirpily.

"And here I was thinking that we are going out for our time, but madam has planned an evening with her to-be-husband", said NK shaking his head, "But I thought you both are not allowed to meet before wedding".

Khushi give him a mischievous looks, "I know that, I am just fulfilling my wish".

"What wish?", asked NK curious.

"To meet my boyfriend without telling anyone", said Khushi cheekily.

"Right and I will have to cover up right", said NK.

"Of course, like I did for you so many times ... so it's a favor returning time", said Khushi and send a message to Arnav.

After 30 minutes ---

Arnav climb down the stairs ready in navy blue dress pant and coat, paired with white shirt and brown shoes.

(Arnav's attire)

He moves towards the dining area where everyone had just finished their dinner.

"Di, I am leaving now ... I will be back before 12", said Arnav as he type a message on cell phone.

"Where you're going?", said Anjali giving him appointed look.

"Di ... I am not going to meet Khushi", said Arnav as he pretend to be his usual ASR self, "It's a dinner meeting with a client". A very very important client, his mind said

"Then why Akash is not going as well? If it's a client meeting you say", said Anjali looking back at Akash who also came near.

"Because he doesn't know about this meeting and I don't have time to brief him about the whole project ... anyway he still needs to work on our on-going Mumbai Projects", said Arnav and turn to Akash, "Have you study their progress Akash?". He was looking a complete ASR that minute.

"Ah ...uh .. bhai ... yes I am ... I will give you a report soon", said Akash trying to be confident when in actually he haven't touched the files ... which Arnav knew as well. He raises his eye brows at Akash who quickly move from there murmuring that he has files to read.

Arnav looks back at Anjali, "Now if you want me to NOT work from next week, as you ordered me today morning because of my wedding, can I go now?" and then continue before Anjali could open her mouth, "Then don't complain to me later that I am working on my own wedding functions".

"Ok ok go", said Anjali making a face and saw Arnav moving towards the front door as he send the message to Khushi that he is leaving from home.

She turned and saw a smiling Rahul, "You really believe him about this client meeting?", said Rahul in low tone for only Anjali to hear.

"I know he is going to meet Khushi", said Anjali in low tone, "I already got his whole schedule from his sectary and Aman", she giggle lightly. "I can't believe Chottey is lying to secretly meet his wife-to be".

"And still you didn't stopped him?", asked Rahul being surprise.

Anjali's expression soften, "I know, I should have ... but I want him to enjoy this phase ... these moments will become memorable and I will also get a point to tease him in future", she gives a mischievous look to Rahul ... who shakes his head in return.

After some time @ AR ---

Khushi waves her hand as she saw Arnav's white SUV coming near. Her heart started its usual DHAK DHAK as she saw him coming out of his car. He move towards her pressing the button on key chain ... a ting sound came indicating that car is locked. Khushi move ahead with hurried steps and throws her arms around his neck as soon as they came near.

Arnav presses her close, wounding his arms around her ... he took a deep breath inhaling her floral fragrance and Khushi did the same, inhaling his musky cologne, as she closes her eyes ... feeling satisfy being in his arms.

They both were seeing each other after 2 n half days and only those two know, how much they have missed each other ... most of the their day would went by in each other's thoughts.

"Khushi ...", Arnav called her name softly after a minute.

"Hmm Arnavji please don't say anything ... let me just stay in your arms", said Khushi as she buried her face into his chest, "I missed you so much".

Arnav smiles as he pecks her hair, "I don't mind that, but I think we should do it inside".

Hearing that, Khushi move back and looks away ... Arnav smiles at her shyness and grab her hand. Khushi look up at him and found his gaze getting intense. She knows what must be going in his mind ... hell even she wanted to get lost in him and their intimacy ... its seems ages that they have kissed or touch each other.

Khushi turns, not wanting him to see her flushed face but it's already been seen by him. Before he could do or say anything Khushi pulls him towards lift.

"Khushi?", Arnav gave her a confuse questioningly look as he saw her sliding the key card in the slot and pressing the P button, which is for going straight up to pent house.

Khushi squeezes his hand, "Just 2 more minutes Arnavji ... then you will know".

Arnav nods his head a little, thinking what she could have planned in Pent House.

Khushi crosses fingers of her other hand, sending a prayer to Devi Maiya and wish that she gets succeeds in making this night memorable for him.

TO BE CONTINUED ...

I can't believe that i just posted 80th chapter of my story ... never thought that it would reach till that. Thank you all for liking this story.😳

This chapter is the longest i wrote, which was posted all in one go. Its on 36 pages of MsWord with normal font size ...😛

So i am expecting at least 300 likes on this and many comments ... if not then i won't make the next chapter a long one 😡

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P.S: Next update will b after 2 weeks, Sorry cannot make it before that due to my hectic busy schedule.

oh yes ... HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my lovly readers in advance 😳

I wanted to post this chapter on Christmas but when i was proof reading it, i thought it should have a convo between Akash and Payal ... to move their story ahead. And also something which would bring Rohan and Arnav face to face for their verbal spat, thats why added the part of Rajat's company going on sale.

i know its late but still wanted to wish those to celebrate the occasion. Merry X'mas 😳

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