PART 8
Lavanya was getting impatient over one of the issues she was facing in telecasting the report..The reporter had lost connection and its time for the bulletin to start..
Lavanya: Oh God.. Khushi what shall we do now ? I cant reach him now..
Khushi : Try the cameraman's mobile Lav..
Lavanya : I cant reach him too.. Damn those mobiles
Khushi : Relax Lav.. Let me try then..
Khushi took out her mobile and looking at the charge out symbol she smiled sheepishly at Lavanya..
Karan : Lavanya.. look time is up.. the countdown has started.. we are not getting live shots but this SOT is really critical ..
Lavanya : Oh stop it Karan.. Im already in the verge of blasting out of high blood pressure.
As the news anchor was about to start Lavanya received a call from an unknown number.
Lavanya : Hello.. Ram.. Thank God.. I was really scared.. wait let me connect it.
Khushi and Lavanya sighed with relief as the anchor started to get the live reporting from Ram through the call.. They went on for a coffee break in their cafeteria and got indulged in discussing the news of the day. The cafeteria TV had some music channel running and there was a scroll of messages and wishes running through. Khushi lifted her head to watch the channel as her favorite song " Teri meri prem kahani" song was airing.. Lost in the thoughts of her ASR she blushed touching her cheeks which had gone red by now. Her attention moved on to the scroll messages which appeared a little different in font than usual. The message made her jump from her seat and rubbing her eyes to view it clearly.
" Jalebi.. Im waiting for you outside.. Come fast outside varna.. I am not responsible for the repercussions after I enter your office..With Love Ladoo.."
Khushi : What the ????
Lavanya : uh.. Khushi' You like typical Mrs.ASR now..
Khushi : Shut up Lavanya.. Come with me..
Khushi dragged her outside their office in view of searching for someone.. She found out Arnav's SUV parked a little distant from their office. She ran towards it by dragging Lavanya with her.
Lavanya (panting): Are you nuts ? Where are you taking me ?
Khushi didn't pay attention to her words finally reaching the car. She found out that no one was inside the car and it was locked.
Lavanya : ASR's car here? Where is he ?
Khushi was busy searching and scanning the car and failed to notice that Lavanya was moved aside by someone by placing a palm on her mouth. Lavanya struggling and flinching turned towards the person who kidnapped her from her friend towards the back of a tree..
Lavanya : Aman.. What the hell is this ? Why are you here?
Aman : Not a word more.. Still angry at me ?
Lavanya : uh.. Is this the way to woo your girlfriend ?
Aman : Yea.. this is my way La.. Who do you think helped your reporter to call you on time ?
Khushi : ah.. ASR u scared me..
Arnav ( smirking) : Really ? Why ?
Khushi : umm.. so you came here to know how I get scared?
Arnav : Not really.. I wanted to relax myself..
Khushi : Selfish kahin ki.. You would do anything to scare me so that you can relax seeing me getting nervous.
Arnav: Do you know you look so cute when you fake your anger ?
Khushi with an " O" shaped expression : ASR ?? OMG getting romantic.. I cant believe my ears & eyes ..Let me check if you are real..
Saying she pinched his cheeks which irritated him.
Arnav : eww.. that's so kiddish Khushi.. I will show you how to check Im real or not.
He leaned over her fully about to capture her lips while she pushed him back add to his irritation.
Arnav : What the.. Whats your problem?
Khushi : Did you forget that we are standing in a public place?
Arnav covering an arm around her shoulders pulling her on to his chest.
Arnav : Do I really care about anyone ?
Khushi :I know ASR.. please we are nearby my Office.. Just think Im working as a small employee in media and you being a great business tycoon don't you think we should maintain some distance in public atleast to maintain your reputation/
Arnav (pulling more making her fall on him) : Reputation my foot! Is that what you think about me dammit ?
Saying that he once again leaned on her to kiss her and she smiled and turned her head aside..
Khushi (Breathing hard): ASR.. Please.. Not here..
Arnav looked in her eyes.. She was really shy allowing him to kiss her here at this place.. He smirked seeing her flushed face and then once again left her and pushed her back to hit the SUV.. Pinning her in between his hands he looked at her face..
Arnav: If you dont let me do it here, I swear I will take you inside and will complete this before the whole staff.. Think once again.!!!
Khushi's eyes were opened wide hearing this.. Would he do that?? REally?
Arnav: So.. Shall we go in then??
Khushi was still tonguetied.. He knew she wont believe this so easily, so he was about to hold her hand when she stopped him...
Khushi: Okay Fine..
Arnav: Thats like my Love.. !!
He cupped her face and moved her close to him.. Her eyes were still wandering to see if anyone was seeing them at this place and luckily they were safe enough.. He was just an inch away from those Red Luscious Lips when he saw her eyes again..
Arnav: Khushi.. Concentrate..!!!
She blushed and looked at him and he kissed her with all his love and passion.. She clutched his Suit tight to have a firm grip of not losing her balance. Suddenly realizing their compromising position in a public place she moved her hand near his waist and pinched it hard..
Arnav: Damm!! What was that??
Khushi: I had to do this or else you wouldnt have stopped.. I am getting late ASR.. Bye..
Arnav: Khushi wait.. I need to talk to you something..
Khushi: I know what you here for.. Regarding what all happened last night,dont worry.. I am Fine. I am always fine when Im with you..
Arnav smiled at her confidence and trust on him. He hugged her possessively not able to withstand the emotions which was outpouring within himself. She hugged back understanding him more than himself.
Khushi : Anything else. Are you ok ? Anything happened in the morning ?
Arnav : hmm.. yea.. I want to talk to you peacefully. Just give me a call when you are ready. I will drop you..
Khushi : That's ok ASR.. You have a client meeting today.. Don't miss that.. We can talk tomorrow.. You just concentrate on work and don't think about anything in between..I also have a party today, Manoj's daughter Manisha's birthday party.. so have to go..
Lavanya (from behind taking a picture) : Wow what a lovely couple ?
Khushi and Arnav broke their hug hearing her voice.
Aman hitting La's head slightly : Stupid La.. why did u spoil the moment?
Lavanya :Aman.. just learn something from your boss.. You are really useless.
Aman : Now don't start again..
Arnav : Oh stop it you two.. Aman. Lets leave.. Bye La.. Take care .. Bye Khushi.. Call me soon.
KHushi with her trade mark cute smile knocking him off whispered .. : Bye Ladoo..
That was it ASR's mood is all back to form after the visit to the channel and he didn't leave a chance to wink at her before pressing the accelerator of his SUV to drive forward towards his office.
Arnav reached his office with Aman who were received by a tensed receptionist running towards them trying to explain something. Aman was confused at her state and asked her to breathe normally first and explain..
Receptionist : Sir' A young dashing man claims to have taken up the entire AR from ASR and is sitting on ASR's desk ordering our employees.He talks about our shares and says ASR has already sold all the shares to his name. He threatens on firing us if we don't listen to his orders.
Arnav : What the? How stupid of you to believe such things? Don't you have brains ?Who the heck is he ?
Receptionist : He is sitting on your desk Sir.
Arnav flared up with anger barged to his office only to notice his chair being turned opposite direction showing the back side of the chair obstructing the view of the person sitting there.
Arnav : Who the hell are you Damnit ?
Man : Welcome Mr.Arnav Singh Raizada to your own office.
Arnav felt the voice was so familiar to him.
Arnav : Excuse me.. who is it ?
The young dashing business man turned around to face Arnav..Arnav looked happy and excited went on to bear hug the person standing infront of him.
Arnav : Hearty welcome Mr. Ashok Kapadia.. Ashu.. How are you man?
Ashok : Arnav Ghussa zyada ! Im fine dude..Didnt u expect me this soon?
Arnav : Yup! you and your bloody surprises..
Aman was standing there baffled with the shocking reunion of the friends as he didn't know his boss had a friend other than himself.
Ashok :Who is this Romeo staring at our hug?
Arnav : Hey Ashu.. this is Aman my another friend cum my manager.
Ashok :Oh yea.. Aman.. Nice to meet you man.. He hugged Aman.
Aman : why did u address me as Romeo?
Ashok : Nothing specific. Your cheeks has those red lipstick marks on your side which you forgot to wipe off after a hot session with your girlfriend I guess..
Arnav chuckled at Aman who hurried to the washroom to clean his cheeks and his friend who really had scared Aman to run away from the place.
Arnav : Ashu.. You are still the same man..
Ashok : Basically sane people don't change stands you know?
Arnav :Enough.. Now come and have your seat.. What would you like to have?
Ashok: NO formalities dear.. I already had 2 coffees from your office pantry. See the cups are still here.
Arnav : hmm.. tell me.. whats up?
Ashok : Nothing much.. Just escaped from my parents who were planning to push me into the well with a stone.
Arnav : What ?
Ashok : Yea man.. They were planning to get me married.. I ran away from the house without informing them.
Arnav : argh.. You didn't get any other place to escape from your parent's threats ?
Ashok : Why fear when you are here.. So landed in Delhi today. I am sure my parents would have tough time searching for me as they have to interrogate and investigate all my friends across the globe. By the time they find me here I will fly back to other country.
Arnav : Tough time not for your parents but for me.
Ashok : You know what I still know that you talk like this only to me and .hmm. where is Khushi ?
Arnav : U remember her? I thought you have a selective amnesia in memorizing girls names..as such you have an ocean of girlfriends.
Ashok : Just alter the statement as "I had GFs" those who are really not interested in commitment and relationships easy going like me.. .. now Im a free bird free from all types of bonds and strings attached to my life.
Arnav : Good for others and good for you!
Ashok : Im here on a search mission buddy.. For the final time I will give a chance to my fate to find my lady. I m sure I will succeed in my mission soon.
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Khushi and Payal was getting ready for the party. She had already called her ASR but since he was busy in his meetings his phone was switched off. Understanding the situation she started to proceed to the party.
Payal : Oh Khushi can you please tie this dori ?
Khushi moved behind her to tie the dori. Suddenly she got lost in the flashback of her ASR.
Payal : Oye Khushi .. are you lost in ASR duniya again? Any nostalgic dori moments?
Khushi : Jiji.. please... its getting late.. now just get ready fast...
Payal : Now tell me why is this sudden blush on your face.. So something had happened like that ?
Khushi nodded in embarassment..
Payal : oh... my Bhai would have taken the full advantage of that situation then.. By the way when did this happen ?
Khushi : Last year when you all were attending Ria's marriage..
Payal : arre.. haan.. what did happen that day ?anything more than what I can presume?
Khushi : Jiji.. what do you mean ?
Payal : pagli. I was kidding, I know you both would be in your limits. I trust you and more than you I trust bhai.. Dont worry..
Khushi's face fell hearing Payal's confidence on both of them. She got lost in her thoughts and mechanically moved towards the door to leave for the funtion.
Payal : Khushi ... make it fast... Hey.. where is your spectacles ?
Khushi : voh.. jiji.. I forgot.
Payal : Khushi... wait.. You look really gorgeous without the spectacles.. I wish you wore some lens instead..
Khushi smiled and took out her spectacles and moved out of the house saying a bye to her parents.. On the way she remembered the incident which happened long back.
Flashback
Khushi was waiting for her ASR near a optical house. Arnav parked his car and moved towards her at the entrance. She wrapped his arms and took him to the optical house.
Arnav : Khushi . why did you call me so urgently? Any problem?
Khushi : Should I call you only for any problem?
Arnav :hmm. Not that.. you sounded so urgent. And why are we here ?
Khushi :I will tell you everything. Come in.
The sales man displayed a variety of lenses infront of them and Khushi was excited to pick one.
Khushi : ASR, its long time I have been thinking of changing this frame. My friend told me that I look good without this frame. So I thought I could buy a contact lens instead.. And you know I cant select anything for me without your approval because you know what suits me better than me. I want you to select one of these for me.
Arnav : Do you really think I always select something which suits you than anyone else ?
Khushi : Of course right from my dresses I love your choices..Why ?
Arnav to the salesman: Take that frame .. and some where near to those'
Khushi : ASR but I wanted to wear contact lens.
Arnav : If you want me to select something for you.. then I will! otherwise its your choice.
Khushi ( sad): That's ok.. but why not lens?
Arnav : I don't want people to admire your beauty other than me. You can wear lens when Im with you alone. Moreover if your eyes are sensitive then there is a high risk to infection. I cant take the risk. (to the salesman): Just display the new brands with expensive ones.
Khushi ( pouting) : It was so stupid of me to call you for selecting it..
Arnav : Even if you had bought those I wouldn't have let you wear those.
Khushi : Why are you so much worried ASR ? Its just a simple lens!
Arnav : If the matter is regarding you nothing is small and simple for me.
Khushi mentally hit herself for even having the wish of wearing contact lens. She should have known beforehand that anything which her ASR dislikes is forbidden in her life!
Khushi and Payal reached the house and wished the baby on her birthday. Khushi gifted a cute doll after the cake cutting and turned back to see Aman and Lavanya hand in hand. She raised an eyebrow looking at the mushy couple which is an unbelievable sight in public..
Khushi : ahem ahem.. finally both reconciled haan ?
Lavanya : excuse me Miss.Gupta we both never fought at the first place!
Aman : Yea Khushi.. We were just playing around before you..
Khushi :Why do you both fake acting like this ?
Aman : Fake ? what do you mean ?
Khushi : Aman I know you are here as my beloved fiance's spy. Since you cant come to the party he sought Lavanya's help to take you here. Am I right ?
Aman : woah.. Perfect Couple.. You both are truly made for each other.
Khushi : How many people work as his spy? My jiji, Lavanya and You ?
Lavanya: Cool down baby.. he is so overprotective and concerned for you.. Be happy about that..
Khushi blushed and they enjoyed the party after which Aman dropped all the ladies like their chauffer' Courtesy his boss the ASR.
To be continued'
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