ArHiFF: Tears, Pillow & You! Chp 15 - Pg 82 31/05 - Page 3

Chapter 2 - Confused

It had been a year since Arnav had finished university in Paris and had returned to India to take over the Raizada industries in Delhi. He had a great time in Paris. He was surrounded by beauty of every kind, be it art, be it landscape, be it architecture, or be it girls.

During his time in Paris, he had many flings. Girls could kill to be with him. He knew that pretty well and gloated over the fact. But it had been a year, since he felt the same. Girls fawning over him meant nothing him to now.

He couldn't comprehend what had changed him. He was never like this. He always enjoyed attention. He liked his status that of the unattainable. He liked being the desire of thousands of girl. But there was a problem. He "liked" it. It was all in the past.

He could not fathom what had changed him. Though deep down he knew exactly what it had been. Exactly, what he was afraid of'. Arnav's chain of thought was interrupted by a knock on his cabin.

"Can I come in ASR," asked Lavanya, one of Arnav's many conquests, peeping her head through the door. Her question seemed pointless, as she was already halfway in.

Arnav was absolutely in no mood to argue so he came straight to the point. "What's the matter Lavanya?," Arnav asked, not really interested in her answer.

"One of our consignment has been delayed. The shipment that was to arrive next week for our opening gala fashion has not been shipped. I think you just may have to go to Paris to resolve this issue, or we could suffer a huge loss," Lavanya said without taking a breath.

Without skipping a beat Arnav quickly told her to get his itinerary fixed and ordered her out

Paris--- Arnav did not want to think about the time he had spent there. He knew the answer to his problem lied there, answer to a problem he didn't understand. A face flashed before his eyes as he closed them. It was none other than that of Khushi, a girl with whose heart he had merely played with. She was a beautiful girl, cute and chirpy. He enjoyed her company, her intellect and her loud talk. He had only a semester left of his studies when he had met her in University. He was senior and she was fresher. He still remembered their first meeting like it had just happened today.

There was a football (soccer) match in his college, and he of course was his team's captain. It was a friendly match, part of the fresh-week celebrations. The team was to great a group of freshers before entering the field. Arnav came out first out of his locker room, followed by his team. He was greated by a roar or cheers, mostly by the girls. He had smirked to himself. Yeah, he was the man! With that thought he ran through the field hi-fiving all the freshers, when he felt himself collide with a body. He felt the earth slip from underneat his feet and he fell over onto whomever it was that he had collided with.

"What the...?" Arnav stopped mid sentence as he looked at the most beautiful chocolate brown eyes he had ever seen. For a moment, he felt himself lose his breath. That was very out of his character. He quickly recovered himself and stood tall, while offering his hand to the strange girl he had fallen over, who suprisingly had not said a single word.

"Are you ok?" Arnav asked out of genuine concern.

"I' I.. I.." the girl trailed off.

"I'" repeated Arnav, looking a bit annoyed now.

"I am sorry," she finally said, "A friend of mine jokingly pushed me. I didn't mean to, I am sorry".

With that her face turned crimson red, obviously with embarrassment, a little because of Arnav's close proximity. Arnav had then brushed her off, after having been assured she was alright. He had hoped that he would never see her again. However, fate had entirely something else in plan. This was one of their many meetings.

"Arnav," Lavanya made her presence known, as she re-entered his office. "Your flight is in 5 hours. You leave this evening. Your meeting with the suppliers has been set for tomorrow sharp at noon, at the Ritz Carlton. However, because the booking was urgent I was only able to manage your return ticket for two days later," she finished briefing him off of his itinerary.

Arnav felt his temper rise. "What the hell Lavanya?", Pehle to mujhe yahan ka sab kaam chodd kar Paris jaana parr raha hai aur upar se itna delay? It's ridiculous." Arnav shouted. He did not want to be in Paris longer than necessary. That city held too much baggage for him. Baggage he'd long wanted to forget, but never could.

He had no choice at the moment. The Fashion show was very important and the key to success to his new project in the Raizada industries and there was no way he was going to let it be compromised. Arnav swiftly, made his way out of his office, to prepare for his trip. He decided to call Anjali di, in advance so his luggage would be ready when he arrived at home.

Three hours later, Arnav was at the airport, all checked in ready to board his flight. He felt his heart constrict as the announcement was made to board the flight'.'

Up Next: A little insight into Arnav and Khusi's past. Perhaps a little friendly or not so friendly encounter...

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Chapter 3

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