ArHi SS: Hide and Seek Chapter 3 UPDATED! - Page 2

"Is that anyway to talk to your fiance?"

Khushi paled.

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Khushi blinked up at him. His words kept repeating in her head. Fiance? He was joking. Wasn't he?

She took in a deep breath to clear her head and realized that she was too close to him. In anger he had grabbed her arms and now they were chest to chest; his favorite position to put her in.

She wanted to move away, she really did. But her traitorous body betrayed her by being still to soak in his presence. She could smell him; cologne, wood and all male. She couldn't help but move a little closer.

"Khushi?"


His voice jolted her back to reality. She quickly moved back and slightly stumbled when he surprising let her go just as quick.

Arnav had let her go fast because he swore he saw her move closer and his heartbeat had increased. He was good at hiding the effect she had on him in front of her but they were too close and he didn't want her to notice. He didn't get to ponder on that thought because she spoke just then.

"What are you talking about? You are most defiantly not my fiance."

There was confusion in her hazel brown eyes and he cursed at his temper for letting out the truth so soon. He wanted to surprise her when she actually saw him in her house this afternoon. He wanted to watch the flicker of emotions on her face and the hopelessness that would come after. In front of her family she wouldn't be able to deny him and he wanted to witness every moment.

Arnav made himself relax even though he could still feel his beating heart. "Are you sure about that Khushi? You don't want to accidentally tell your parents that you broke off the engagement without reason." He shook his head at her and continued, "What will your Aunt think about that? Better yet, what about your mother and dear sister? I think they took a liking to me."

He wasn't lying about the last part. They adored him and he took full advantage of that. It will help him in the future.

Khushi was beyond confused. She knew her family had picked out a groom for her and she trusted their judgment but she didn't think they'll pick him out.

"Don't lie to me Mr. Raizada. My family will never give my hand to you. They will see you for what you are, a laad governor and nothing more."

Arnav knew what she was trying to do, rile him up again but he didn't fall for the same trick twice.

"Khushi I know you don't believe me but what about your family? Go on ask them."

She was wary now. Something wasn't right here and she wanted to run away; fast. But she made herself look into his eyes and concentrate on the situation. "You want me to ask them right now? How?"

"Call them."

She wanted to smack herself. Of course she could call them. She saw Arnav smirk, "Did you forget you had a phone?" Her cheeks heated up from embarrassment. "N-n-no. I know. I was just,,," She mumbled something Arnav couldn't catch while she dug in her purse.

She dialed her home number and waited for someone to pick up. Her thoughts were in chaos. What if he wasn't lying? What if he was really her fiance? Could she tell her family members no? He said they liked him a lot. She rolled her eyes at that, he was lying about that, she was sure of it.

She looked at him. He was patiently waiting and it looked like he was laughing at her. His eyes were actually sparkling and his mouth almost tugged at an impression of a smile. She blinked at him unable to believe her eyes. He looked almost,,,human and that was saying a lot. He was like a robot half the time around her. She could grow to l,,,

"Hello?" Her sisters voice broke her thoughts what was she thinking? "Jiji, main Khushi bol ri hoon." (Its Khushi) "Khushi? Kaise hoon? Job mil he?" (How are you? Did you find a job yet?) She could hear the eagerness in her sister's voice but she had to disappoint her. She hated to do that. She kept her voice happy and said, "Nahi, abbi nahi laikin mil jaiegi. Pare shaan mat hoi. Jiji, main ne app se kuch pooch na tha." (No I didn't yet but I'll find one. Don't worry. I wanted to ask you something) "Hai pooch ho Khushi." ( Go ahead Khushi ask) "Woh.. a'aap ko meri mageter ka naam pata hai." (Do you know the name of my groom?) " Hmmm,,, hai. Woh Amma kai re tee kai woh,,,kiya kai ta hai,,,Yes! Uss kai naam hai Arnav Singh Raizada. Bohot tee acha larka hai. Hum sab chatai hai kai jadi shaadi ho jai hai." (His name is Arnav Singh Raizada. He is a very good guy and we all want you to marry him quickly)

Khushi couldn't reply. Her heart had stopped beating when she heard that he was her groom. Arnav Singh Raizada. The man that was standing in front of her. The man who wanted to destroy her because he thought playing with her life was a game. The man she had mixed feelings about. The man that she wanted to love as much as she wanted to hate him.

What? Love? No, never. He didn't deserve that. Or did he?

"Khushi?" She quickly said, "Jiji, mo jai jana hai. Baad mai baat kar ro gee." (I have to go. Talk to you later) "Khu-" She hung up without even listening to what her sister had to say.

Arnav gave her a knowing look. "So?" He raised one eyebrow at her and waited.

The reaction he got was not what he expected. Her shoulders slumped with defeat. Her eyes had no fire in them, she wasn't even looking at him as she said, "You were right. You are my fiance."

And without a word she left him standing there frowning for no apparent reason besides that he didn't like that expression on her.

But he didn't see her smirk as she turned around to leave nor did he see her eyes which showed anything but defeat.

Originally posted by: lmathew77

Cool. I can't wait see what Khushi's move will be. I can't wait until they realize they love each other...or am I getting waaay ahead Of myself?