Arshi SS ~~ 'New Beginning' Part - 6 Updtd [Pg81] - Page 29

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Just another Night

Another 10 days passed.

Khushi groaned as she sat back on her chair in the cabin. She was done for the day. She was used to work long hours.

She was known to all the top obstetricians and gynaecologists all over the world. She had met them at many conferences. Since she was topper of her batch, she had the opportunity to attend all the conferences. She closed her eyes as she recalled the last 10 days of her. She had received calls from doctors across India welcoming her. She had been on call for more than 15 hours every day. She performed many surgeries in these 10 days and none of them failed. She went to Delhi two days back for conducting a complicated surgery.

She came to India as soon as she finished her residency. It was her parent's dream to settle in India. She was happy as she knew her parents would be happy. She made their dream come true. She knew they would be very proud of their baby as she fulfilled all their wishes even though they weren't with her. But she knew it wasn't true. Her parents were with her every second of her life. She knew they are watching her from above. They are her angels. They were there in her happiness... they were there in her success... they were there in her everything. It was that presence that gave her strength to face the life; to come to India, a country she knew no one and nothing about all alone.

She opened her eyes. She collected all her stuff and started to her home. She reached home and showered. She came out wearing a bath robe. She dried her hair and set her curls accordingly ad then put her hair in to a bun, few perfect curls falling on her face on either side. Once satisfied with her hair, she went to her wardrobe. She selected a purple knee length dress and put it on. She never put much make up. She just applied her lip gloss and a smoky eye shadow.

She checked one last time and a secret smile adorned her face. She wanted to see him once again. She had no idea whether he would be there or not but hoped he would be. Arnav... she checked the meaning the very next day she met him. It meant ocean; the meaning instantly reminded her of his chocolate brown eyes. She collected her car keys and left her flat.

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Rahul was having hard time to stop himself from laughing at his friend's frustrated face. They were seated at the bar counter. They used to come to this pub once a week. But this was their fourth time here in the last ten days. He never saw his friend like this before...so desperate for a girl...for that girl..Khushi... ASR's eyes went to the entrance every 30 seconds as if he would miss her if she comes.

"Are we waiting for someone ASR?" he asked with a straight face.

"Uh.. no..no one" Arnav said slightly flustered at being caught.

"Come on ASR, you can't hide from me. This is out fourth time here and you never looked at a girl the last three times we came here. Whats going on buddy?" Rahul asked straight forward.

Arnav groaned. "I don't know Rahul.I just can't get her out of my mind." His eyes focussed at his drink.

"That bad huh?" Rahul asked with a smirk.

Arnav nodded. "It is different this time. I just don't know what.."

"Are you in love Arnav Singh Raizada?" Rahul asked tongue in his cheek.

"What rubbish? Love? I don't know anything about her. I don't believe in this love and all. You know that" Arnav replied annoyed.

Rahul's eyes darted to the entrance and his smile widened. "What are you going to do if you see her again?"

"I don't know" Arnav said frowning.

"You better think of something quick" Rahul said.

"What..?" Arnav looked at Rahul only to find that he is looking behind him.

Arnav turn around and saw the object of his thoughts in front of him a few feet away. She was dressed in a violet dress. Her dress was glistering in the lights. She was looking around as if trying to find someone. Her eyes halted on his face. He saw her smiling at him and she started in his direction.

Khushi's Dress

(Of course I hated those shoes)

Khushi entered the pub and started searching for a certain face. Her eyes halted on the face at the bar counter. She smiled at him and started walking towards him.

"Hi" she said as she reached them.

Rahul came forward as he saw that Arnav was still in daze and hugged her friendly. She returned his gestured but had her eyes fixed on Arnav who was staring intently at her.

"I am starving. Lets get a table." Rahul said as he broke the hug.

"Sure Rahul. I am starving too" Khushi smiled looking at Rahul.

Arnav and Khushi walked together with Rahul going ahead of them. They still did not speak anything to each other. As they were walking some guy passing them pushed Khushi accidentally. She lost her balance but strong arm around her secured her from falling.

"You ok?" Arnav asked.

"Yeah. Thank you" she said.

They started walking again but neither did Arnav remove his hand from her waist nor did Khushi complain. As they reached the table Rahul smiled looking at them. Arnav and Khushi drew apart. They occupied the places just like last time; Arnav and Khsuhi on one side and Rahul on the opposite side. They placed their order.

"So Khushi, how are you enjoying India?" Rahul asked Khushi.

"I am fine Rahul. I adapt easily so not that difficult for me." She replied.

"Do you come here often?" Rahul asked her.

"This is my second time. I didn't come after that night" she said.

"When will you come again?" Rahul asked.

"What?" Khushi asked surprised.

"You know so that I need not come here every alternate day hoping you would be here" he said smirking at Arnav.

"Excuse me?" she said.

"You see my friend here hoped that. And I was forced to accompany him. So if you would just tell us when you'll be here next time, we need not come here so frequently." Rahul said.

"Shut up Rahul" Arnav growled.

Rahul raised his hands in surrender. "Whatever you say ASR" he said smirk still in place. "I will go and see I can get lucky tonight" he winked at Khushi and left the two of them to discuss the bomb he dropped earlier.

"What was that?" Khushi asked after a minute of silence.

Arnav looked the other side as if he did not listen her.

"Arnav" she held his elbow "What was he saying?" she asked softly.

He turned towards her. "Which part of what he told, you did not understand Khushi?" he asked her directly.

Arnav was not a person to run around the bush. He was always clear about what he wanted and got what he wanted. Right now he wanted the girl in front of her... not the way he wanted other women in his life earlier... this beautiful lady in front of him has been occupying his thoughts without a break for ten days. Its high time she knew that.

"What?" Khushi asked shocked.

"What did you not understand.. tell me, I'll clear it out for you" he said looking intently at her.

She turned away from him. "I was busy at work. So I couldn't come" she said.

Arnav smirked. "What do you do?" he asked her conversationally.

She looked at him and caught his smirk. She narrowed her eyes. "Why don't you guess? You have two chances" she said. She knew he would never be able to guess correctly.

"What if I guess correctly?" he asked.

"Do it. We'll see" she said confidently.

"If I do, you'll come on a date with me" he said.

"Fine" she said without blinking. "What if you don't guess?" she asked raising an eye-brow.

"What do you want?" he asked her.

"You will take me out on a date." She paused "The way I like" she added.

"And how is that?" he asked smiling at her.

"Whats the hurry? Looks like you are convinced that you are going to lose" she smirked.

"Model" came his first guess.

She shook her head negatively. "Think well before giving your last guess."

He tilted his head and observed her for some time. "Event planner" he said.

"Nope. Its time you know about the way I would like my date to be" she said with a victorious smile.

"Ok. Tell me now, what do you do?" he asked her again.

She was about to reply when Rahul joined them.

"The food is here." he announced.

"You have a very good timing Rahul Malhotra" Arnav said sarcastically.

"Now what did I do?" Rahul asked frowning.

Khushi smiled. "He was just guessing about my work. He couldn't get it correctly. Your turn Rahul. You have two chances to guess about my profession." She challenged him.

Businessman man in Rahul surfaced. "What do I get?" he asked.

"Nothing" Arnav gritted out even before Khushi could answer something.

Khushi giggled at his irritation.

"Fine. A model" came his first guess.

"You just couldn't wait to know my guesses. Okay before you spit out your next guess, my second guess was event planner and I was wrong" Arnav said.

"Ok." Rahul drawled and thought for some time while eating. "Employee in a cooperate office or call centre" he said doubtfully.

"No." She said smiling.

"Ok. We give up. Tell us where do you work?" Rahul asked.

"It is so much fun yaar. Lets keep the suspense for more time." Khushi smirked.

"I am done" Rahul said indicating the food.

Just then Rahul received a text and was surprised to see who the text was from. It read 'Get your ass outta here.' He narrowed his eyes at ASR but got up from his seat.

"I have an important work that I need to attend. See you later Khushi" he said and left the place once she acknowledged his leave.

"That text was from you. Wasn't it?" Khushi asked facing him.

"Yes. Now tell me how do you want the date to be?" he asked her.

"I'll tell you when the time comes" she replied.

"What do you mean?" he asked her frowning.

"I'll decide the day too. After all you lost" she said smirking at him.

He narrowed his eyes at her. "How long should I wait honey?" he asked in a flirtatious tone.

"I don't know. Depends on my work." She replied.

"Work..not again.." he groaned.

She laughed and then looked at him seriously. "Tell me honestly Arnav. What did you think when you saw me the first time?" she asked.

"I had to have her" he replied.

She blushed. "You are brutally honest."

"I am" he replied smirking watching her face turner more and more red.

"Anyways brutal honesty is better than sweet lies" she said.

Just then her phone beeped. It was a remainder of a case that she and to study.

"I should go now" she said.

"Ok. Some thing to remember this night" he asked looking at her lips.

She leaned towards him and said seductively in his ears "how about a slap?"

"What the" he exclaimed as she laughed looked at his stunned expression. "You are something" he said.

"It was nice meeting you again Arnav" she kissed him an his cheek and got up.

"Let me walk with you" he said following her.

As the reached outside, Arnav stopped her. "Can we exchange numbers?" he asked hopefully.

"When we meet next time, you'll know more about me and that includes my number" she said. She looked at him for few seconds "Promise me something" she asked him.

"What?" he asked her.

"Don't try to get my details till we meet the next time." she said.

He sighed with irritation. "I have not even taken you out on a date and you are demanding so much." He said.

She smiled and came and hugged him "till next time" she whispered

He hugged her back.

She got into her car and as she was about to drive away, he knocked on her window. She turned off the ignited and rolled down her glass. She looked at him questioningly.

He bent down so that he was face level with her. "Not before this" he said and kissed her on her lips holding her nape. He kissed her deeply and drew back "Till next time" he said and stood straight.

She looked at him dazed as he walked away. She shook her head and drove off.

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Aranv thought about the night lying on his bed. He himself did not understand why he behaved so freely with her. He knew for sure that it was not ASR with Khushi tonight but it was Arnav. It was not just Khushi is different than other women he knew but also he was different with her. He never knew that this carefree side of him was still there. He thought he lost himself somewhere in the process of growing up suddenly after his parent's death.

He didn't know whether it was a good thing or not but he was going to lose this chance. He never regretted being the responsible one at a young age. As he thought about his life now, he realized that till now everything he did was about his family. Till now he searched his happiness in the happiness of his family. He was not going to lose this feeling he got when he was with Khushi.

He knew he'll meet her again and with that thought he drifted to sleep.

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Another two days passed.

Anjali had undergone all the tests the day before and was now looking at her doctor anxiously as Khushi was reading the test reports.

Khushi sighed inwardly. She masked expressions on her face. She did not want this to happen. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)... It refers to poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb during pregnancy. The uterus of the mother does not adapt and restricts the growth and development of the baby. Leads to poor nutrition and lack of adequate oxygen supply to the baby.

Khushi looked at Anjali with a smile. "Did you come alone Mrs. Anjali?" she asked.

"My sister in law came with me. She is waiting outside" she replied. "Is everything alright?" she asked nervously.

"Let me call her inside" she said.

Khushi rang the bell and asked the nurse who came to call Anjali's sister-in-law inside.

Payal entered and became alert looking at Anjali. "Di" she whispered as she took the seat next to Anjali and held her hand.

"Mrs?" Khushi addressed Payal.

Payal looked at Khushi "Raizada. Mrs Payal Singh Raizada" she said.

Khushi frowned but let all herother thoughts out. She had to think about her patient now.

"Is everything alright doctor?" Payal asked Khushi.

Khushi took a deep breath and explained about IUGR patiently and clearly.

Tears starting roll down from Anjali's eyes. Payal controlled herself consoling Anjali.

"What should I do?" Anjali asked composing herself.

Khushi smiled at her. "You need to follow every single word I say. You need to be stress free. You would be put on bed rest for the duration of my pregnancy. Around your 26^th week, your every move will be a cause for concern so you should be admitted in hospital by then. Preemie chances are high. You will do nothing that would strain yourself. Right now, the survival rate in IUGR cases is 50%. You will have a healthy child but it completely depends on you" she explained kindly.

Khushi addressed Payal. "She needs the family's support and care abundantly. It is your responsibility to strengthen her"

"I understand doctor. We'll see to it." Payal said confidently.

Khushi looked at the distressed face of Anjali. "Mrs. Anjali, you need to be strong for yourself and especially your baby. You will be fine and you'll give birth to a healthy child. As long as you are a good patient, I'll be a good doctor. I'll help you but I need you to help me to help you." She said with a smile.

"Anything for the baby" Anjali said in a determined voice.

"I need to meet your husband also." Khushi said.

"He is a busy person Khushiji. He is out of station half of the days" Anjali said in slow voice.

Khushi did not comment on this. "He needs to be told the facts. I would like to meet him in your next visit. You'll have to visit every two weeks. And let me remind you, the only reason you'll step outside your home will be for hospital. All the other times, you need to be on bed." She said in a firm but in a soft manner.

Khushi concluded the consult after giving all the necessary instructions.

After her hours, Khushi went to Dr. Bakshi and explained him Anjali's case and they discussed for a while.

As she was about to leave something struck her. "Doctor, you said that Mrs Anjali's brother sponsored many facilities in this hospital. Who is he?" she asked.

"His name is Arnav Singh Raizada. He owns a fashion house. His mother died in this hospital Khushi. Thats the reason he does donations to this hospital" Dr. Bakshi explained.

Khushi nodded and left.

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As Khushi laid on her bed that night, all she could think about was Arnav. She did not know why she was so attracted to a man who had nothing in common with her. He is a business man and she is a doctor. He has a big family it seems well she has no family alive. And now his sister is her patient. She was just kidding around him about her profession. She thought he would be shocked when he comes to know that she is a doctor but how would he react when he comes to know that she is his sister's doctor...

She realized that he came important to her to think so much. She just met him just twice. She liked him there's no fooling herself thinking otherwise. But what were his feelings towards her? He was attracted to her, she knew it. But where is this leading to? She is not naive to interpret his words as love. No..not at all... but why did he come to the pub so frequently just to meet her? She had no answers for all the questions but she will leave to her destiny. She knew her next meeting with him would be after many days giving her schedule the coming months.

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I am a bit late with this update. I had a presentation today so was busy.

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Wonderful start... loved the concept... beautifully written.

Thanks for starting this SS.

Take your time in updating 'Mine' will wait patiently.


I read all parts of this SS together ... Did not know about this update.
Khushi is Anjali's Dr... She is having complicated pregnancy... she now knows about ASR... Arnav does not know about Khushi much... I think he is in love... He is not going to accept it.
Wonderful update.
Lovely story...love the characterisation.
Will wait for the next chapter.

Fantastic update! 👏 Arnav got it really bad! 😆 Loved their conversation at the pub! I'm so worried for Anjali! Looking forward to next the update! Thank you so much! You are a brilliant writer!! 👏⭐️

R!

So looks like both have been pretty much desperate to meet each other..! Can't stop thnking abt each other..!

And finally they meet again!<3 really lovely.. Both were just into each other.. Ohh and seriously both rahul and arnav cud thnk of her being model or smnthn wen she clearly said that she is someone they donet expct her to be!

Oh and waiting for their nxt meet and date! And i liked arnav's style of wshing byee:D..

Way wud his xpressions be knowing dat she is anjali's doc.!?