Chapter-2 Khushi resigned herself to the fact that the Beast was not going to let go of her,she thought about her home and her parents,she missed them terribly but did she want to go back especially after all the terrible words Buaji had said to her. Yes of course she had to be there for her parents who had made her the centre of their World.Slowly Khushi got up and walked towards the wardrobe and her mouth formed a perfect "O" as she looked at it.The closet was full of desinger Indian wear and if Khushi had been an avid fashionista she would have recognised many big names like Satya paul and Ritu kumar. She picked out a elegant white anarkhali and went to get ready.
On the other hand, for the first time ever Arnav Singh Raizada was not able to concentrate on his work as his mind was still lost in the thoughts of a certain Doe-eyed girl.He took out a Pom-pom from his pocket and "Khushi" he whispered to nobody in particular.
Bored to death Khushi had decided to explore the Huge house.After a couple of hours Khushi discovered that the more she walked the more the rooms in the house seemed to multiply so finally she came to a halt at the Library. Khushi being a literature student loved books so it was a visual treat for her. Khushi Soon helped herself to one of her favourite novels "Pride and Prejudice" and settled down on a chair.
Arnav became restless in his office and decided to go back home soon.He asked his P.A. Aman to get him the best ever made Jalebis in town.Though Aman did not understand why his diabetic boss wanted jalebis he did as he was told.Arnav hurried inside as soon he reached home.He decided to announce his arrival as he did not want to startle her .
Arnav: Hari Prakash
H.P.: yes sir
Arnav: where is Khushi?
H.P: Mam was here only sir but...
Before he could complete his sentence Arnav took hold of his collar and was breathing down on his neck like an angry dragon.
Arnav: what do you mean she WAS here only...Search Dammit now...
H.P. rushed off to follow his orders.
Arnav felt insane anger take over him as it usually does when things don't go the way he wants.He noticed that the back door was open, he tightened his fist and once again went out in search of the girl who had dared defy him. After searching for hours Arnav decided to go back he knew what he had to do in order to bring her back.
Khushi had been peacefully reading "pride and Prejudice" that she did not realize when she had fallen asleep.When she finally woke up she was surrounded by darkeness, fear engulfed her.Arnav entered the house only to find that everything was dark.He heard a distant voice coming from the direction of the library.
Khushi: Is somebody here? Arnav ji, Hariprakash ji somebody please help.
just then the library door creaked open and Khushi saw a figure standing there,she was only able to see his eyes in the now dimlight coming through the open door.she saw the same concerened brown eyes staring at her. Overwhelmed,Khushi ran and hugged him.
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Hints: Ok this story is based on my favourite favourite tale "Beauty and the Beast".
"The beast imprisons beauty and the unxpected happens where unlikely friendship leads to an even more unlikely Love."
1)Khushi has not yet fallen in love with Arnav yet.
2)Arnav is still an Engima to Khushi. The concerned brown eyes of Arnav are going to keep Khushi from judging Arnav Hastily.
3)Both Arnav and Khushi have pasts.(not connected to each other)
Also I am going to introduce a new character few chapters later.
A special thanx to all those who liked and commented on my previous updates. Avery Special thanx to ua91.
Pls forgive me if you find this chapter boring I know it lacks details and has very little of Arshi but I promise the future updates will be more longer and Only Arshi.
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