~ArShi~FF-Flames~ Chapter 5 updated! pg55 *NEW* - Page 32

"Why don't you let her know you are the one who is sending her that money every month? You know that she still thinks it's her perfect' son sending it." Riya tried to convince her but she knew Khushi wasn't a person who will listen to her. Khushi took started making her bed.

"Pass those pillows to me." Khushi said looking at Riya. She crossed her arms. Khushi knew why she was behaving like that and she gave a long sigh. She never likes talking about her mom. She went to Riya and sat beside her on the recliner. "Riya. If she knows that it's me sending her the money then she would never take it and I don't want that to happen." Her brother, Harshad has always been her mother's favorite. She loves him more than anything. But he left her long ago. And Khushi kept helping her mother not letting her know it's actually Khushi who is helping her and not her son.

"Then don't send the money." Riya said, a little bit annoyed.

"You know I won't do that."

"She abandoned you years ago!" Riya hated to say that but today she had to. She couldn't see Khushi in so much pain. Even though Khushi tries to hide her pain from everyone she fails to do it in front of Riya. She knows she miss her mother more than anything. Riya held her hand and Khushi looked at her. "Khushi.. I know how much you love her. Don't you want to be loved by her too?"

Suddenly, it became so difficult for Khushi to talk. "I don't expect love in return." She said in a low voice. And with that she said bye to her best friend and headed towards the door to start a new day. Khushi works in a publishing company and she is the assistant to the editor.

Khushi was on her way to the office when Rohan's car stopped by her. "Hey! Shall I drop you?" He asked kindly. He thought he would get a really nice chance to make Arnav jealous by telling him that he gave a lift.

"No it's fine." Khushi smiled at him. But Rohan insisted and finally Khushi agreed. He asked her where she was going. She told him the directions.

"Oh that company! I love their clothes!" Rohan told her and she chuckled.

"Umm. Actually it's a publishing company." Khushi corrected him trying hard not to laugh again. Rohan shut his eyes at his stupidity.

"Yeah. Yeah! I knew that. I was just kidding." He said. "So, how is everyone at home?" Just then his phone rang. It was Arnav. His lips curved into a naughty smile. "Hey, will you take the call? You know it's not right to talk on the phone while driving."

"But.. me?" She asked. Rohan pressed the answer key and handed it to her.

"Hey Rohan! Where are you right now?" Khushi was tongue-tied. She didn't know what to say. Talk. Rohan mouthed at her.

"Umm. This is me Khushi. He is driving so asked me to answer your call." She finally answered. Arnav got shocked. What is he doing with her? He thought.

"Oh. Uh.. Why are you with him?" He couldn't help but ask. How come she become friends with Rohan so soon and still not with me! He complained to himself.

"He is giving me a lift to my office." She answered.

"Here we are." Rohan said when they arrived at her office. Khushi handed the phone to him and thanked him for the lift before getting out of the car.

"Yeah. What is it?" Rohan asked trying hard not to laugh.

"Why did you give her a lift?" Arnav asked annoyed. He still haven't got a chance to talk to her nicely and Rohan has even gave her a lift in his car!

"Buddy, I change my opinion about her. Khushi is awesome! You have fallen for the right girl!" He said.

"Bhabhi bol bhabhi!" Arnav corrected him. Rohan chuckled.

"Okay, my Bhabhi is very nice."

"And you purposely gave her the phone just to make me jealous." Arnav said.

"Talking on the phone while driving is not right."

"Since when did you start obeying rules?" Arnav shot back.

"Just a while ago." Rohan said starting his car.

"I can see that." Arnav said, his lips curved into a smile. "Now keep on the good work and concentrate on driving, good boy."

Riya slowly opened the door and entered her mother's room. Naina was folding the clothes when she entered. Riya went to her mother and took a deep breath before starting the conversation. "Mumma. I want to talk to you about something." She said sitting beside her on the bed. What she was going to say was important. And she hoped her mother would agree to her. Her mother nodded gesturing her to say what she wants. "Umm.. I was thinking.. if we could postpone all this wedding thing for a few months. Uhh I mean, since everything is decided, we won't be having any difficulties in that, will we?"

"Why? What happened?" Her mother asked concerned for her.

"No no. Nothing is wrong, I just want some time. I want to enjoy my life, you know, being single." She said, blushing a little. She has always dreamt about her wedding. She wanted it to be so special. But sadly, she has never felt that lovely feeling yet. She has never fallen in love for someone. Of course she has had crushes back at school and college. It's just that they never lasted long. They were just infatuations, not the one Riya wanted.

Her mother smiled. She looked at her daughter unable to believe her eyes. She couldn't believe her daughter is going to marry. She too needed some more time to spend with her. And she certainly understands her situation. "I can understand Riya. But it's your father.." She couldn't finish her sentence when Harish interrupted them.

"I have no objections!" He said in a cheerful way. "You've agreed to our choice, what else I need. Take all the time you want. I just want my sweet little daughter to be happy." He placed a soft kiss on her forehead and then looked back at her as she smiled in delight.

"Thanks Dad! You are the best." She hugged him tightly. And then she looked at her mom who was already smiling at her. "You too, mamma."

When Riya was gone Naina started talking to Harish about the matter. "Did you mean what you said?" She asked.

"Yes of course. You are aware of how many times she has denied this matter. Now that she has finally agreed, I don't want to do anything which might change her mind." Harish said feeling relieved.

"And what will you tell to Raizada family?" She asked in a concerned tone.

"That, I will manage. You don't worry."

Rohan tiptoed to his room hoping his father wouldn't catch him but he was wrong. "Rohan!" He heard his father call him. He turned to his father who was smiling at him. Rohan knew he is in trouble. He stayed where he was so his father, Sanjay had to come to him. "So, you didn't go to office today." His tone was casual.

"Yeah! I had to..." Rohan tried to think of an excuse and he got a good one. He made a sad face and continued talking to his father. "Dad, you won't believe how serious Arnav was. It was a bad accident." His father kept nodding to his statements. And Rohan gained more confidence in lying as he thought his father has fallen to his trap. "I am his best friend Dad, I had to stay with him." He said with a sad tone. His father nodded again with a concerned look on his face.

"So, you were in the hospital?" His father asked.

"Yeah, Dad. In the hospital... Taking care of my best friend... Brutally injured best friend."

"I am so happy and proud of you, my son." His father patted his shoulder.

"Me too, Dad. Happy and... proud of...myself." He said not knowing what else to say.

"Hey buddy!" Arnav called Rohan as he stepped out of Rohan's room.

"Hey Bu... Arnav?" Arnav raised his eyebrow not knowing what serious problem he has brought Rohan into. Rohan looked at his father and grinned awkwardly. He went to Arnav and patted on his back.

"Hey buddy! I am so happy you got discharged so soon." He hugged Arnav in a forceful way. And Arnav, who was completely unaware of what's going on pushed him away.

"Discharged?" Arnav asked. Rohan again glanced at his father and pinched Arnav's hand hoping he would get what he wants to say. "Ow! What is wrong with you! Why are you pinching me?" Arnav caught Rohan's hand. Rohan chuckled.

"He is such a powerful guy! Survived such a dangerous accident." Rohan said.

"Hello! Are you drunk? I have been here for at least an hour waiting for you to come!" Rohan gulped. Sanjay crossed his arms.

"Oh crap!" Rohan muttered under his breath. Rohan raised his eyebrow at his father and Sanjay nodded in a yes. "I'm dead."

"Yes you are." Sanjay caught his collar and dragged him to his room. Arnav followed them.

"Aahhh Dad!" Rohan tried to get out from his grip but he failed. Sanjay finally released him. Rohan stood there like a child who have just been caught doing mischief. "Dad I.."

"A aa aa.. Zip it!" Sanjay scolded. "Now listen to me, if you don't go to work tomorrow then forget your car forever. I mean it." His stormed out of the room. Arnav who realized what he has done, slowly started to go from there but Rohan was too fast and caught his collar.

"Did you have to play dumb at that time?"

"I wasn't playing dumb, I really didn't know what the heck you were talking about. And seriously, you found such a lame excuse!"

"I didn't know what to say!"

"And you always have wild fantasies about me being killed. Tu best friend nahi, best dushman hai."

"Awards baad mein de! And by the way, I came back with such good news for you about Khushi! And you didn't even care to save me!" He combed his hair with his hands which were messy because of his father's grip.

"Wait. What?"

"You still think I am going to tell you that after everything that has happened just now?" Arnav crossed his arms and Rohan did the same.

"Fine! I am sorry. Now tell me what happened."

"I know the office in which she works!" Rohan said, happy with his work.

"So?" Rohan sighed. Is he that stupid?

"So go to her office and get her laid on the desk like a Despo. Go and talk to her dumbass!" Arnav gave a stern smile and Rohan sighed again. "Get friendly with her. You know, bumping into her and acting as if you don't even know she works there. Don't tell me now you forgot all our chance-maaroing styles now!"

"That's utterly stupid! I won't do that!"

"There she comes." Rohan said excitedly as Khushi stepped out of the building.

"I am telling you this is a horrible plan." Arnav said nervously.

"Yeah I know. But it will work! I give you 100% guarantee." Arnav tried to say something but he pushed him and he bumped into Khushi.

"Arnav? What are you doing here?" Khushi asked. Arnav smiled at her. He couldn't help but admire her. She was so beautiful. "Any problem?"

"Umm no. No not all. I was just wandering around."

"Wandering. Alone. Hmm I see. Okay then, bye." She started walking and Arnav looked at Rohan who was hiding behind the wall. He mouthed "Go" and pointed towards Khushi. Arnav quickly started walking to catch up with her.

"Hey!" He kept walking with Khushi. "Nice weather, right."

"Yeah." She smiled at him.

"Nice road." He murmured.

"Hey, do you want something?" Khushi finally asked as he kept on walking with her.

"No no. Why?"

"You've been following me for the last few minutes."

"I wasn't following you. I was just walking with you."

"Then why are you walking with me?"

"Why are you always so rude to me?"

"I am rude? I just asked you a simple question and you are the one getting hyped about it!"

Rohan who was secretly following them, came in between them. "No fighting!" He said to both of them and they both glared angrily at him. "Okay fight! Don't get started with me now. I am out." He said stepping back. He put his finger on his lips and stood there.

"I have told you I don't have any wrong intentions towards Riya! She asked me to do this which is why I am doing this."

"I know that!"

"Then why are you behaving so weirdly around me?"

"I am not!"

"Yes you are!"

"Umm. Just to put that into you attention. People are looking at you both." Rohan said and again they both glared at him. "Okay. I get it." He again places a finger on his lips.

"Okay fine, I am sorry." Khushi finally apologized. "Look, it has been a tiring day and I guess that's why I have talked like that. I am sorry again." Arnav smiled warmly at her. She looks cute while saying sorry. He thought.

"I'll forgive you only if you allow me to drop you home." He said smirking a little bit. Khushi thought for a while and agreed to him. They both headed towards his car followed by Rohan who still had his finger on his lips. When he tried to get in the car with them, Arnav stopped him.

"Hey Rohan! You forgot again? You have to buy some things for Aunty right?"

"What thing?" He asked, puzzled by his question.

"She told you so I don't know. Now go."

"But she did.."

"GO." He said gritting his teeth. Rohan kept staring at him. Arnav mouthed "please" hoping he would agree and give them some privacy.

"Yeah! That one. Thanks for reminding."

"Anytime. Bye."

"Bye." Khushi told him. He smiled at her walked off.

"Naina, I know she has the right to choose her life partner. But it's just that, I don't want the same thing happen to her which happened to her aunt. I don't want her to commit the same mistake." Naina nodded in a yes.

"I know, you will only want good for her." She said. Riya who was overhearing them felt bad for what she did. Am I doing the right thing? Will this break their trust for me? She thought.

"So you are a cousin of Riya?" Arnav was the one to break the awkward silence between them.

"No we aren't related. She is just a friend. She let me stay in her house."

"So where is your family?" Arnav asked hesitantly. Khushi looked at him and saw the anxiety in his eyes. Why is he trying to know about me anyways? Khushi thought.

"They live in my hometown. I came here for a job."

"So where is your hometown?" Arnav asked again.

"We are here!" Khushi stepped out of the car as they arrived to her house. Arnav too got out.

"You didn't answer my question." He said to her and she turned to him.

"I will send you the address later. Thanks for the ride." She giggled and entered the house leaving him there wanting to hear that voice again. Man! He loved when she giggled. It was such a sweet voice. He wished if he could hear it every day.

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