Here is the next chapter, hope you all like it..
"Ms.Gupta, It is not a very good idea to take off on the first day of your new job as my secretary!! Arnav exclaimed when Khushi was busy trying to work out his schedule from his diary.
"Sir, I had already asked for 2 days off from Anjali Ji, I did not know I will be working with you. And it is only for 2 days sir, Khushi tried justifying, and thought "Hey Devi maiyya, Katti, I will not talk to you , Definitely not this time, even if Babuji convinces me!! Why do you put me into the Lions den every time, if only Akash sir or Anjali ji had not agreed to this Laad governor!
"Sir, why don't you ask Payal, she is here .. Then concerned of how Payal would cope, she immediately changed to "or there is Lavanya ji, or Pam ji. I know you want to trouble me, that's all, you did this purposely. But mind you, I will not sign any contract..
Getting up from his chair, irritated with her bakwas, "Ms.Gupta. If you are finished all the names in the office, we can get some work done. "coming close to her, he whispered in his husky voice, "You have given me a headache now. So Khushi, why don't we start of with a nice strong coffee which, " Pausing for her to look at him, he continued "you know all those people you mentioned cant!!
Khushi opened her mouth wide open in an O and closed it immediately with both her hands. She felt her heart would pop out of her mouth. Dhak dhak,..dhak dhak, .. His closeness made her dizzy and to top all this, her acidity got the worst of it. Without thinking, she blurted out, "Sir you stay away from me. Really I mean it, stay away from me when he gave a confused look, she continued, "really stay away from me, otherwise you will also get my acidity, And may be my dizziness too.
Arnavs lips curled, as he watched her run to the pantry, thinking "Oh what fun teasing her, Why am I enjoying this?, and why do I keep bothering her, true why do I want to push her into accepting my challenges!!
Flashback
The hour long meeting had given Arnav a good overview about the progress of the project. He could see where his Nani was coming from. There was no mistaking both the sisters were hard working, though he did not voice his appreciation.
It was then, his secretary had called needing at least a week off due to an accident and Arnav had to agree. But at the same time he was frustrated with the troubled he would have to manage all his schedules. Seeing Khushi leave after the meeting, he had a brain wave!!! " Ms.Gupta I will see how long you can run from me and how dare you" thought Arnav and spoke to his Di
"Di you have good hands under you. You don't need to worry when these two sisters are working for you, Anjali raised her brows in surprise to hear her Chote praise someone and talk like normal human beings!!
Continuing, "aaa Di, actually my secretary has met with an accident and cant come for a week " hesitatingly, he asked, "Di, why don't Khushi be my secretary for a week. You know how busy it is these days. Though Aman is there to look after major issues, I need an extra hand, just for this week. You know she is a quick learner, and she already knows her duties,
Preoccupied she was, and knowing what Aman was busy with, Anjali had agreed without giving it a second thought. She had forgotten all the promises made when they had first agreed to work for AR. Then remembering her conversation with Payal, Anjali said, "but chote, she is off tomorrow afternoon and the day after
"What the Arnav had literally shouted, "How can you keep giving them days off, what's hapenning? Di, you and Akash don't understand. It is not a childs play... Its hardly been a few days and they are already showing their true colours, you are too good for these people
"Chote, Stop, Anjali stopped him before he could continue, "It is very important for her. Khushis Babuji has arranged for a special prayer for their family in the mandir tomorrow evening and Khushi has to be there. It is for her they are doing it.
This was enough to raise his concerns, prayer especially for Khushi? Why, was there anything wrong? he thought "Di, what is all this nonsense? Why for her? What's happened to her?"
"Chote relax, you cant be so rude." Anjali had narrated at large the story of Khushi and her brother. Somewhere Arnav felt happy for her. Very happy. In fact he felt his heart calmed listening to the news, but did not show it to her.
"You know chote, Mehta uncle wanted it to be done in their mansion, but Guptas refused saying they have found their long lost son finally and they wanted to do it all by themselves. Knowing they cant accommodate everyone in their house they chose the mandir. In fact we have been invited too. When
Arnav opened his mouth to refuse, Anjali said "Haan haan, I know all this is bhakwas (nonsense) you will not come. Don't worry, we will manage, you don't need to come
However, Arnav had trouble digesting her last statement and probably changed his mind about going too, when Anjali said, "Oh chote, you know one more good thing out of all this? All this will make it to so much easier for Karan. Now, Khushis parents and Karans parents, and even Kushal, well, nobody will have a problem if their alliance goes ahead, Karan was so eager, I am sure he must have already spoken to Kushal about it!!
This was outrageous. "Di, stop it, it can't happen, it just cant happen Arnav said. Then surprising both himself and Anjali he said calmly, "Di, Khushi will never agree. She will never agree
Anjali was puzzled and Arnav was left wondering what made him say it.
Payal, Khushi and Akash was definitely not happy with the news. Realising her mistake, Anjali had apologised when both Payal and Akash had showed their apprehension and agreed to keep an eye on Khushi.
Flashback End
Someone was not happy with the reunion of siblings. The latest news was not taken very well by the PG Shyam. It was like a bitter pill to swallow what Buaji had told about the Mehtas and Kushal. Having a common family friend was definitely not in his favour. He had to make guptas agree to marriage soon and get out of this place. He had to think fast. To top all this, Shashi was giving him a problem. With all this in head, he had come up with a plan.
Payal who was always on alert when shyam was at home was shocked when she heard
"Buaji my practice is going very well, I have nearly purchased a property in Kanpur, then I will not trouble you guys!! The slimy snake was making plans..
"Arre babua, this is very good news, now Shashi should not have any problems sighed Buaji, to which the snake replied shyly, "Buaji the earlier the better, I will have to set up the new house, it would be better if, ...
"Hai re nand kishore, I understand you babua. You want the ghar wali (wife) to come and set up your home. You dont worry, I will speak to shashi'
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Yuk yuk yuk, Oh my god, I am hating myself to even write this, sickens me to think of this slimy creature saying all this)
"You come for the pooja Babua, We will settle that issue there only Buaji stood up with an air of finality!!
Khushi enjoyed shopping for the pooja items with her brother. Kushal was happy to see his chirpy innocent sister going about things in a very lively way. Oh boy How much he had missed. He had missed her entire childhood. Of one thing he was sure. His sister would have kept the Guptas on their toes all these years. She would be up to all her antics during the day, and when asleep planning the next days tricks to play around!!! Kushal took her to buy clothes for the rest of the family. Though she knew she would never have been this extravagant, she did try and be reasonable to fit into his style. She knew it would take time to get adjusted to his ways of thinking.
The Raizadas, Mehtas, kedar, Gupta neighbours and a few more friends were gathered at the Mandir (Temple) for the pooja. Buaji was not happy because her PG got an er well,.. urgent(!!) call and had to miss the pooja.
Knowing that ASR would not be coming, Akash had driven the Raizadas to the temple. Nani was disappointed since she had expected chote to be here too. All were soon seen chit chatting with the rest of the guests when Anjali received a call and walked off silently without being noticed.
Having repeatedly told himself "All this is bakwas, I am not going to the temple over a hundred times, he had soon found himself outside the gates of the temple. He could see it was quite a huge gathering with family and friends. "Well, I have to make sure my family is alright!! he convinced his actions. Deciding weather to go in or not, he saw a strangest, weirdest sight. Aman opening his car door for Anjali. "What the,... Di?? Where is Di going with Aman. Before he could call out or do anything, he saw Aman driving away. He immediately took his mobile to give a call, but then he let the matter be, he could always ask later. He could trust both Di and Aman. Yet his mind was restless and decided to go inside to make sure the rest of the clan were alright.
What a sight to behold. Khushi looked radiant in her new yellow saree her brother had bought. Her long silky hair flowing down to her waist. Seeing Khushi, he was transformed to a different world. Arnav felt the urge to touch them. Without his knowledge, Arnav's eye were following Khushi running around like a butterfly doing the last minute arrangements. Buaji was heard "Hai re nandkishore. Who will stop this titaliya and make her sit for the pooja.
Kushal found it quite amusing to hear all the names his sister had acquired over the years!! Payal had explained explicitly each and every of her name!! Parameshwari, sanka devi, Titaliya, and so on... (Does anybody know any other names from the show? Please enlighten me, I have forgotten!!!!)
Payal looked exquisite in saree and Akash had a tough time to get his eyes off her. He was waiting for an opportunity to have some progress in his love life. They were fine talking about work and other issues that had cropped up, but both never spoke about their own feeling. He was left wondering "How do I start, both of us seem to be equally shy about all this!!
Soon, all the rituals were performed with love and dedication and Kushal blended in with his family like they has never parted. He was indebted to them. He dreaded to even think if they had not found Khushi. They thanked Devi Maiyyas for her endless kindness towards their family.
Anjali definitely needed Devi maiyyas blessings. With Aman having taken over the matter, Anjali did not have to rely on crude means of finding information about her cheating husband. Aman had booked a table for two at a restaurant nearby so Anjali could go back to the function immediately after. Both were aghast with the information that Aman had got from his investigators. Aman could not bear to see any more when she could not hold her tears anymore and sat next to Anjali holding her hand. She poured out her heart, and it was saddening to see ASR's sister in such a state.
Mustering all the courage, he said, "Anjali, calm yourself. Don't cry over him. You need to start thinking of what your next action should be and not cry over that scoundrel ASR will be very upset to see you like this. So you have to put up a brave front. We should be happy we have found this out before any disaster has happened.
She felt a lot better after having cried. Sometimes it is the best way to get rid of all the grief. Both sat and discussed different possibilities of dealing the issue. Soon, he dropped her off at the temple. Anjali had come at the right time for the pooja to get the much needed blessings, and was surprised to see Chote in temple!! Looking at his sister, Arnav knew something was terribly wrong. She had cried. My Di has cried. Not wanting to make a scene, he held her hands and sat down through out the ceremony, providing the silent support she needed at this moment.
But, journey back home was a torture to Arnav. In her attempt to show a lively and chirpy herself to the family, Anjali was explaining Karans cupid plans to Nani. The pooja had given her a lot of hopes and her mind had calmed down. She was animatedly telling about her plans to help Karan in his endeavours.
However both Arnav and Anjali were flabbergasted when Nani said "Anjali bitiya, you will see, nothing like that will happen. Khushi bitiya will not agree.
Anjali exclaimed, "Nani aap bhi!! (nani you too) and looked at Arnav who had turned pale..
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Iamlee @Iamlee
3 years ago
Nono the length of the chapters are fine dear It is perfect Nani feels just like ASR Blind Anjali as usual cannot see anything around her