Master Class Thread 1: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/3109738/master-class-part-20-updated-on-arnav-khushi
Master Class Thread 2: https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/3158974/arhi-ff-master-class-thread-2-part-32-thread-3
Thread 4 - https://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3223643
Chapter 32
His voice took on a serious tone, 'Khushi, you still have to tell me what your decision is in relation to my suggestion about you working with Aman instead of directly for me,' he asked quietly as he looked into her eyes. She immediately stiffened in his arms and began pulling away. He let her go.
Arnav turned around and began brewing another two fresh cups of coffee as the first two were now stone cold. He watched Khushi walk to the edge of the living room as she scanned the skyline as if the answer to his question was hidden there. When the coffee was ready, his black and hers white, Arnav walked to where Khushi stood. He handed her the cup to her.
The rational part of Khushi's brain knew that she should be grabbing this opportunity with both hands and that she was very lucky to be getting a chance to do this, but on the other hand, Khushi battled with personal concerns. The first was the delay with Jaleebi Junction. Eight months was a long time to delay its start. And... eight months is also a long time to be away from... from him, whispered a little voice. She felt Arnav touch her shoulder. She turned around as he held out the coffee cup. She took it and sipped, grateful for the heat it imparted.
'Khushi' he murmured.
She knew.
'Arnav, I'm.. I'm not sure. Maybe it's not such a good idea for me at this time' she said keeping her eyes focused on the buttons on his waistcoat.
Arnav had been in the game long enough to know when someone was bluffing. He took a deep breath. 'Khushi explain to me why it isn't a good idea' he asked quietly.
Khushi knew that she had come up with a really really good argument to work her way out of this. Saying that she didn't want to go away from him wasn't going to cut it with him and she knew it. Devi Maiya Help!!
As Arnav watched her, he knew.
It was time for RR to make a re-appearance he thought as he laid the coffee cup on the table and widened his stance and folded his arms across his chest.
'Khushi, I'm expecting an outstanding reason as to why you don't want to take this opportunity, particularly after that discussion we had yesterday in terms of the benefits to you in terms of professional management experience which I guarantee you will need when you start your own business, so Khushi go ahead tell me' he asked locking his eyes with hers.
He watched as she stared at him wordlessly, her big brown eyes hiding whatever was going through her mind.
Awww...look at her, come on... do you really have to be so hard on her? Whispered the angel.
Arnav had to agree, it was getting harder to remain unaffected and maintain an objective perspective with her now.
The angel did a little jig as RR left the building.
'Khushi...talk to me' said Arnav quietly.
Khushi looked up at him, 'I know that I should be grateful that you are being so understanding and that you're suggesting something that is in my best interest...but Arnav I'm scared... you...we... that this will disappear,' she said almost in a whisper as she averted her gaze, almost hating herself for being so weak. This was completely unlike her. She had always been a fighter she thought as her hands curled and her fingernails dug into the palms of her hands.
Arnav realised at that moment just how torn she was. He stepped closer to her.
'Khushi, look at me' he directed, slowly her eyes met his 'Khushi, why do you think it will disappear?' he asked quietly. She was clearly afraid and he needed her to vocalise her thoughts.
'Khushi, you have to talk to me... I can't...' his phone rang, interrupting him.
Arnav reached into his pocket and pulled out the offending instrument. 'ASR' he barked into the phone, his tone clearly indicating his displeasure at the interruption, his eyes narrowed as it became clear that he didn't appreciate whatever was being relayed to him, his tone and pitch changed instantly as ASR took control of the situation firing off explicit instructions on how he wanted the matter to be dealt with.
As she watched him, it struck Khushi. Arnav was not only Delhi's richest bachelor; he was one of the most wealthiest, significant and influential businessmen in the whole of India. A cold shiver went through her. Could she really do this... she...simple Khushi Kumari Gupta from Laxmi Nagar...did she have what it took be the partner of a powerful business magnate? Devi Maiya... I'm playing with fire here aren't I, she wondered.
Arnav was fuming as he finished his call. He deciding that his first order of business was going to be to fire the incompetent consultant that was supposed to be advising them on their Australian deal. But right now that was beside the point. He took a breath, running his hand through his thick black hair as he tried clearing his head to resume the conversation with Khushi. He turned back to her and knew in an instant that whatever was bothering her had just gotten worse because her duppatta was back to being tortured by her anxious hands while she bit her bottom lip as she tried to keep her eyes away from his. Arnav really needed to get back into the office and sort this mess out but he knew that this was important too. He sighed loudly and walked to her and pulled her to him by her shoulders, Khushi struggled to pull back but Arnav held on.
'Khushi, you need to talk to me damn it... otherwise I can't fix this' he ordered, his face centimetres away from hers. There was nowhere to escape. She gulped as she tried to voice her fears, 'I'm scared Arnav. No I'm terrified. I was ok before when you asked me if everything was ok, but I don't know why...actually it's quite silly because I've been working for you for 12 months so I really should know this...but I had kind of forgotten that you are Arnav Singh Raizada... and...I'm just..well I'm just Khushi Kumari Gupta. Your one move sends the Delhi Stock Exchange into a spin...and here I am trying to set up my first simple business. Arnav, you said you don't want to lose me...and I don't want to lose you ' but how is this going to work...especially if you send me away...' her voice trailed off into a whisper at the last sentence.
Arnav's eyebrows narrowed into a frown as he processed what she had just said. 'Khushi first... I'm not sending you away and second, the way I see it...this relationship will work if you and I put the effort it needs into it; it's like a business, you have to put in it work, it's not just going to happen itself.' Arnav raised her chin with his index finger 'Khushi you have to take the job. I'm not going to let you give this up because you are afraid of what may or may not happen with us. Think about it Khushi, let's say you stay as my PA and then in the next few months you decide that there's no way on God's green earth you still want to be in a relationship with me...you'll have sacrificed a great opportunity for nothing. Be sensible. Khushi you need to achieve your dreams, you need to make Jaleebi Junction a reality and I want to support you, not hinder you.'
Arnav took a deep breath.
'Khushi I know I just said I don't want to lose you but as far as me being Arnav Singh Raizada is concerned; it's up to you if you want to use me as your strength or if being attached to me weakens you - but from where I'm standing right now, its leaning towards the second option. If this is the case, then this... this relationship is over' he said with a steely gaze and his voice reflecting that this wasn't him bluffing - he was dead serious.
wow!! I really did not imagine getting to a third thread for this story and its all because of the love that you guys have shown me. It's definitely been an awesome journey for me and I am undeniably in love with Arnav and Khushi đł (though my family chooses to use the word 'obsessed'!! đ) coming back to the present... thoughts on this chapter? Please do let me know your thoughts ok...
p.s the next two chapters are ready to go, but I need feedback first. I will however say this: I think you guys are going to enjoy what's coming up... so at the risk of sounding shameless... please indulge me with lots of comments...
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