Chapter FOUR

TIME TRAVEL???

part TWO

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"Again present?" Arnav asked Lionel who came with orange juice for him.

"yes...now its about her.. *pointing to Khushi* watch" Lionel said sipping his juice.

"did I told you that I met Khushi?" Lionel asked.

"NO!!" Arnav said angrily, "where did u met her?? Listen Lionel, don't even try to hurt her...

Lionel cut him off: "laad governor, relax, she is like my child, understood? And don't raise your brows, entire future knows your name...laad governor ASR!" he said and smiled as Arnav looked horrified, but before he could speak, Lionel nudged him and said "look now,..."

Both of them were standing near Khushi's desk as she was looking her files and documents. Aman was helping her.. While Khushi was confused and seemed furious. Catherine had just came in cabin and Khushi handed over Catherine a tape and few note pads and send her to record the statements of the victims whom the savior had saved. As Arnav watched Khushi he was confused coz he didn't knew what was happening..he turned to Lionel who was keenly watching him and Khushi. Lavanya came in Khushi's cabin banging the door behind her..As Arnav saw he fumed.. Lavanya had practically pulled out Khushi and tore her papers. Arnav tried to go but Lionel pulled him: "relax Romeo... your Juliet can handle this herself. You need to see this and make your future move."

"are you nuts Lionel... she needs my help." Arnav shouted.

"no she doesn't.. she is not a baby whom you'd pamper all way round..she is going to be the queen of royalties and she has those abilities herself. Look along." Lionel just made Arnav calm and Arnav saw as Aman shouted on Lavanya..

"what the hell Lavanya? Have you left your manners out for sale??"

"shut up Aman..it's between me and miss. Great reporter!" Lavanya shouted.

Khushi was just shocked that Lavanya had torn her all reports and she was looking at her papers with wide eyes which were laying down..scattered all over! Catharine was shocked too.

"how dare..

Aman started but Khushi pulled his hand and made him silent and gave a tight slap across Lavanya's face. Lavanya stumbled but recovered fast and was about to slap Khushi when Khushi held her hand.

"not to do ANYTHING NONSENSE with me ever..*pauses* miss gaga" and she pushed her hand down.

Lavanya fumed: "how dare..

Khushi angrily: "I dare Becoz you bloody tore my paper.. do you even have idea what they were?? You crazy women.. it was the statement portfolio"

Lavanya laughed n said: "I don't care what they were and what will you do now.. I am here just to tell you that.. STAY AWAY FROM ASR!"

Khushi and Aman and Arnav: "what the!"

Seeing Aman and Khushi say his trade mark words Arnav again blurted: "what the!"

Lionel was all enjoying this and was feeling hard to control his laugh.

Khushi: "what you mean by stay away from ASR?"

Lavanya mocked laughed: "ohh phulease!!..spare me your drama...don't pretend you don't know anything. Haven't you stated to call him Arnav from ASR? He's your boss and..

Khushi trying to control her anger: "and yours too. So you stay away from my matter..what I do..what I not..and yes I call him Arnav since .. *pauses and smiles* ..never mind the reason important but you're not that I'll come n tell you. You stay away from me or else I don't about ASR or Aman but I'll surely ruin you.. *laughs* coz you know who I am... a REPORTER and I can ruin you in seconds.. the career which you made in years..I'll crash it in seconds.. now leave my cabin before I make your worst nightmare come true..GET OUT!" Khushi shouted and Lavanya went away fuming!

Aman was shocked to see Khushi react like this and so were Arnav and Lionel.. The only person who was calm was Catherine as she knew what an angry reporter is like. She assured Khushi that she'll make the reports soon. Khushi was thankful to Arnav that he made her a help hand and now the work can get faster!

"Khushi.. pinch me please!" Aman whispered slowly.

"WHAT?" Khushi looked at Aman who was shocked. "what happen Aman why are you staring me like you saw me the first time?"

"I really saw the angry Khushi for first time only.. are you the same naive Khushi who works with us??" Aman asked puzzled and Khushi burst out laughing. "Aman relax.. its just I hate when someone make my work messed up again. You should ask Jeff.. he'll say it was the softest version of my anger!" Khushi winked Aman and resumed her work.

"it means ASR has gotten himself in real mess!! Tit for tat!" Aman said himself and went away.

Khushi sent Catherine to get the reports to be redone when she sat checking the files and stopped suddenly.

"what the hell is this??" Khushi bent and picked up a small page which was lying on floor.

Arnav was shocked to see the paper lying on floor. He saw Lionel who seemed calm as always.

"Lionel..look" Arnav said.

"I know.. you look"

Arnav was angered by his behavior yet he looked what Khushi was doing.

"ethnic language?" Khushi said shocking Arnav even more.

Khushi read the paper and was shocked.. what does it means by.. "...DARKEST of time... if one remembers to turn on the light??"

Khushi was confused. "this seems to be a puzzle..a half idiom? What can it be?? Think think Khushi.. light..dark..turn on light!!"

While Khushi was thinking Arnav turned to Lionel: "it's a ethnic language used on Isis, how can Khushi read it? And this idiom... its half part was lost since ages and how it came here in my office??"

Lionel smiled and said: "its Becoz Khushi is meant to be the light which will be for you to remove the darkness in you! And about the idiom's page.. I know how it came here and why but it's not my part to show you. It was your fault that you didn't saw it coming here and for Khushi.. it's her who'll deduct the real meaning of the idiom..!"

Arnav was flabbergasted. He saw Khushi who was thinking deeply on the idiom but before he could get what it was... there was another WHOOSH from the legion ring.. "Lionel stop.. I need to know it" Arnav said trying to grip the ring to stop its whoosh but Lionel shouted let it go... but it was too late... and Arnav dropped in the parking area of some office.

As he entered the office looking for Lionel he saw the guards saluting him. Arnav thought may be now he was visible and Lionel went in his time.. but he didn't knew that where he was.

When he went in the office was all like..hustle and bustle everywhere.

Arnav was confused: "where am I even?? Lionel where are you??"

While walking forward and looking back Arnav bumped a lady who shouted dropping her accessories.

"hey watch it!!" Khushi shouted.

"Khushi!! How??..."

Khushi saw Arnav and got shocked.. "not again Arnav!! Come on.." she muttered and dragged him to a telephone booth nearby in the office. Khushi closed the door and bolted it and made Arnav turn his back to her.. she started to take off his coat saying: "seriously Arnav..we have decided to keep our professional lives to ourselves but look at you.. you're a disgrace to your fashion house.."

Arnav saw her utterly confused that what had happened to her? And how she changed her dress?? She was in a black Armani skirt whose design he had just made and not even decided the material. He was shocked looking the dress on her.. the pink inner shirt made her look stunning and simple yet attractive and hot! Her hairs which were lose some time ago were now bound in a neat clip and rolled up. She looked perfect business lady!

Khushi saw Arnav and said: "Arnav..why haven't you dressed up in the cloths which I had taken out for you!

"what the!" Arnav exclaimed.

"here have your tablets I am sorry I went in jiffy this morning and.. *Khushi saw him who was extremely shocked.* ..Arnav have the tablet fast."

Arnav obeyed her command and was about to ask her when he coughed hard hearing her say: "HONEY!! Why haven't you put your glasses??"

He coughed and coughed hearing her say him honey' *he was feeling bashful!*

Khushi was all in her world. She was ruffling her purse and saying: "I know they are not so classy for Arnav Singh Raizada but jiju have got fashionable for you right?? And look I have one spare for each of your specs matching your dress everyday but you mister...you forgot today. Look now I have this black frame.. it'll suit your coat too... hmmm...wear this."

Khushi made Arnav wear specs which had black frame. They were classy but Arnav didn't like them. He was about to take them off when Khushi said: "hey please don't take them off Arnav! I know you are fashion conscious but you were the one to decide you'll wear them.. plus you look more seexy in them" she said and winked him making his go in one more surprise. Since when Khushi became such bold?? Just mere friends can't have such talks?? What happened to her??

But her closeness was making him lose his control.. she placed her hand on his heart and kissed his cheek and blushed. She turned to go but he held her.. "Khushi..!!" he was confused yet he felt lovely. How he wished he could be like this with her!

"Arnav please my cell is buzzing" Khushi said getting out of his grip which tighten and asked: "Khushi wait.. how did you get in here?? I need to know the way you did! Becoz .." he asked but she moved out and said: "Arnav.. please leave me.. we can deal this all later honey! And I don't want your staff think that I am having my ways with you in your telephone booth!!"

She winked him and opened the door and took the call which was on her cell.. shouting on the person on the phone she gave a flying kiss to Arnav before speaking "Perry! What the hell!! How many times have I told you I don't care I want that person now!! He's the only lead for this case and I want his statement anyhow!"

Arnav tried to go behind Khushi but he was dragged by a man: "ASR finally we met! How are you?? And my my my... your looking handsome as me!"

Arnav raised his brow and said: "I'll talk with you later...I need to fix something"

The man was confused: "what is this ASR.. I came here from Chicago to have a meeting with you.."

"ohh you just wait in conference room I'll get there soon." Arnav said and walked past him. The man said: "I was waiting for you there since an hour."

Khushi heard this and came to him: "sir..please Arnav has headache.. a severe one.. *glaring Arnav* ..you just sit in conference room I'll get him right away. Aman!! make sure he doesn't lack anything.. I'll be back soon."

Khushi went to Arnav who was arguing with Jeff.

"bhaiyya.. you just see Amy.. she needs ice cream now *turning to Arnav* you stay here." She went to Jeff and gave him keys.

"Khushi I don't understand what is this?? I mean she just had three plates of jalebi's and now ice cream?" Jeff said irritated.

"bhaiyya.. she's pregnant and you need to be with her.. I'll handle office just run to your wife before she roast you alive!" Khushi giggled as Jeff nodded and said her bye and also to Arnav.

"cya Arnav at night" Jeff went away making Arnav more shock.. he thought one month ..one freaking month too also not have past that I made Khushi my friend she's behaving like crazy and Jeff too" ..but the moment this thought ran in Arnav's mind..he felt surprised as the things fit correctly! He must be in future!! But how?? Where is Lionel?

But his thoughts halted as Khushi said: "Arnav what's wrong with you??"

Arnav practically pulled Khushi to his cabin which he knew was his but coming to its door he was surprised as there instead of his name was written..

"ASR & KKGSR"

He was very happy reading that and was shocked again... he and Khushi together?? What was KKGSR?? Means... she did knew him?? Really?? He swore many cruses for Lionel again!

"Arnav!!" Khushi shouted as they entered their cabin.

He saw their table joined with one side him and at opposite side Khushi's. there was a big sofa set with fluffy pillows. A small Devi maiyya's idol and a electric lamp lit in front of it along with roses on their desk in a vase.. Red one's on his side and white on her! He smiled and saw their photo together!! Which was on the side of table between their both.. there was a fashion section too in the same room!

Feeling outlandish and dizzy Arnav pulled out his specs and rested his hands on the table with his head below.

"Arnav what happened to you? Why are you behaving like you have never been here before!"

Arnav sighed: "I haven't Khushi... *Khushi raised her brows and Arnav heaved a sigh again* Khushi.. I am another time!" he finally confessed.

Khushi left out a huff and twitched her brows: "Arnav! No kidding I know you're from another planet! That's not exactly a news flash!"

Arnav sat in chair before getting up hastily hearing her say that!! He walked to her and asked: "Khushi what did you just say??"

Khushi waved her hands: "ohh Arnav!! I didn't mean to come off just as... it's just that sometimes when you get pensive..Becoz I know that your whole last son of the great royalties of ethnic clan. I know you have hassle that you're the last and great warrior son of Aslan.. *whispers* I mean dad! & I know this stress is weighing on your shoulder!! But that's why you got me Arnav!! To remind you that if you were going to be born as royal.. there was no better place and parents like mom and dad! So you need to snap out of it! Ok??" Khushi said and as Arnav was sooo shocked that finally he sat in the chair!

He was so shocked that he opened his mouth to ask her that how she knew him? How she knew Aslan? But Khushi thought different!

Khushi getting tensed: "wait a minute Arnav!! I know what this is about..I forgot again didn't I??" she spoke picking up the mini table calendar in front of them!

"what forgot? He asked numbly.

"our anniversary??" Khushi said searching the dates.

Arnav stood instantly up!!

His face lit up and he parroted: "our anniversary??"

Khushi sighed: "ohh come on Arnav.. I know how romantic you are..*whispers and blushes* and passionate even *louder* ohh Arnav...don't get down I know how much this means to you...you always have hold it for me.. the day you said you love me.. it was romantic *blushes* and it was the perfect day.. ok I know i.. I always forgot this till the last minute but I swear it's not today.. *looks the date* see I told you.. its not today!!"

Arnav sat down but Khushi stood up and was about to go when Arnav thought something and pulled her to him.. and asked: "I need the legion ring..Khushi do you know where is the legion ring??"

Khushi taken aback: "is that a joke Arnav?? That should once shame on you and that should twice shame on me if I don't know the legion ring and actually...I am already late and I need to be out of town in ten minutes and you have meeting down stairs coz unlike you I can't fly! So take care and love you" And went out to the elevators.

Arnav ran behind her and said: "Khushi I am not supposed to be here"

Khushi sighed: "I know.. you need down.. and I need to ..

Arnav cut her in middle: "Khushi I need to get back and the legion ring is the only way"

Khushi: "BACK?? *Arnav hmm-ed* ohh ok then why don't you check your trunk at the Isis?? Where you keep all you secret things?? Or ask Kara, she must know...And if you need my help..call me no dead line is more important than you ok??"

Arnav smiled and Khushi pushed him in the elevators. "Arnav your going down and I am going up..wear your specs" the doors closed and Arnav smiled feeling completed before getting one more shock..the biggest one of his life as he heard his own voice in elevator beside him..

"a handful isn't she??"

Arnav had remained to just faint as he saw himself standing in front of him.

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Marnie_cavell2014-03-05 09:35:42