Arnav laid in bed thinking about the one and only Khushi Kumari Gupta. Everytime Arnav would close his eyes , Khushi would come in front of him. Her smile ,so radiant. They way she bounced and skipped when she walked . Khushi was one in a million.
Earlier in the evening soon after Arnav had found himself caught up , in what was too him a 'death trap' .
His family sat in the living room , with this poor girl and her cousin , who had probably been forced by their parents to come meet him and Akash to talk about marriage.
Arnav could tell that they both did not want to be at the Raizada's house and probably been dragged by their families .
When will Nani and Mami learn , they seriously need to back off. Then Akash wouldn't dare say anything , why am I always the bad boy in the family . Why do I have to do everything.
Nani , Mami how many times have I said that I am not ready to get married , why are you wasting my time , your time , this poor family's time.
Neither do I want to get married and by looking at Akash I don't think he wants to.
Arnav glanced at Akash wimp , look at him , why doesn't he stand up to his mum. I guess through Mami can be a bit forceful at times. Still he could learn to defend himself , instead of sulking there like a baby.
Mami turned to Akash . ' Son , what is this ? , look at this nice family , they have come all the way from Mumbai . They own the biggest company to do with construction.
Arnav watched Akash whimper 'Boy say something'. Akash watched his mum , smiling at him . But he could tell that secretly she wanted to say 'Don't show me up'
Arnav rolled his eyes towards his family When will this family learn .
In the background as Arnav climbed the stairs to his bedroom . He could hear his Mami screeching at the top of the voice What do you mean , your not ready , your 25 . You should be ready . Hello hi hi bye bye .
Arnav ,just wanted to say , something childish towards his nani ' see I told you so' Nah , best leave it.
Anyway I think it is time I introduced Lavanya too the family , that is the only way they will back off But What about Khushi? Arnav shook his head No not Khushi .
Following day at the Raizada offices. Khushi was set at her desk , plodding along and doing her own work . When Sim came and sat by her .
Khushi she said Lets forget everything , we should try and be nice to each other . What she be nice , must be some trick .
Sim hugged Khushi , you know I didn't want to trip you up like that Pam and Lav made me . Khushi looked at Sim , the others are a bit forceful, I should give the benfiet of doubt. Maybe she was forced .
Ok Sim maam , do you need something ? Khushi said
Sim twisted a strand of hair around her little finger , im just having trouble , re-organising my files . I don't know where to start .
Khushi looked at Sim She does seem to be troubled . Ok I will help. Khushi and Sim both left and went toward the store room .
Whilst Khushi and Sim were in the store room . Lavanaya and Pam , went to Khushi's desk.
Lavanya sat in Khushi's chair. Ooft look at this Chamakali mandir. Pam laughed in accordance to Lavanaya statement.
Who does she think she is ? Now for me to teach that miss know it all a lesson.
Lavanya opened up Khushi user account . Oh look what do we have here , a list of all those important clients , for ASR .
Well those can go , Lavanya deleted the lists of all the clients and then deleted them permentely from the computer. Oh yes those files can go and those . Lavnaya sat there , deleting all of Khushi's files one by one .
Quick , lets go Pam said, she quickly saw that Sim and Khushi were coming back. Lavanya and Pam got up from Khushi's desk .
Khushi looked at Lavanya , she raised her eyebrows but did not say anything.
Sim stood behind Khushi , smirking , whilst Pam stood next to Lavanya , all smug.
Chamkali , where is that report , you should have done it by now . Lavanya said whilst trying to keep a straight face. Khushi sat down , she tried to open her files . Oh no what has happened .
You must have done something , Khushi said , whist she tried to show that she was not upset. I can't let them see that i am getting upset.
ASR is not going to be happy . Lavanaya taunted Khushi. Oh dear , you are going to be in trouble.
The phone rang , making Khushi jump . Oh no It has to be him . Khushi slowly picked up the phone , her worst fears confirmed . It was him .
Khushi , were are those reports I have been waiting an hour. Do not test my patience .
Sir , Khushi said quietly They are gone , all the files gone .
Silence fell from the other end
Sir , Sir Khushi shouted down the phone . Whilst the three witches ,cackled with laughter .
However Arnav stood on the balcony and shouted Khushi Kumari Gupta , in my office Now.
Khushi closed her eyes , Oh no , Oh no. She walked through the office floor , as if she was a naughty child being sent to the headmasters office.
She sheeply walked inside Arnavs office . He was standing , leaning against the desk , his arms folded . His face full of fury. Khushi slowly shut the door behind her . I am so sorry Sir . Sim maam called me over and I came back to my desk and all my files had gone
What do you mean all the files have been deleted from the computer. What the?
Khushi whimpered , tears coming down her cheek thick and fast . You idiot! Arnav shouted
Arnav saw that Khushi had now jumped a mile in the air, he didn't say anything more but continued to watch Khushi become even more worried.
Please Sir believe me I didn't do it on purpose .
She so must have done this on purpose Arnav thought to himself.
He bitterly spat out . Must have done it on purpose , as some sort of revenge.
Khushi for some strange reason felt hurt by Arnavs comments. If someone else said it , she would have argued back , but coming from Arnav's mouth she felt hurt.
Please Sir , believe me I didn't do it on purpose , why would I destroy this job , remember I have to pay you back. I would not intentionally destroy your company on purpose. Khushi then realised the dupptta was still attached to the wing mirror of Arnav's car. . Arnav looked at Khushi in disbelief . What the ? He shouted you were defending yourself , next your asking about some dupptta. Where is the logic in that?.
Arnav at first genuinely forgot about the dupptta, but for some awkward ,strange reason he had grown fond of Khushi. But I am not going to let her know that . Arnav lied his nostrils flaring I forgot ,why would I keep anything of yours to remind me. He said bitterly.
So files were deleted,look I don't like carelessness in my organisation. Khushi muttered under her breath. It's those three witches. Come again .Arnav said.
But Khushi turned around to walk back outside , when Arnav took Khushi's arm and turned her around,that once again she was facing him. Arnav backed Khushi into a corner . He placed both hands against the wall.
I know you have been hiding a lot of stuff . So tell me who is doing all this to you.
Khushi gulped no one Sir.
Damn it Khushi , tell me . I know you are lying .
Arnav backed away from Khushi , he ran ran his fingers through his hair. I care for you Khushi . I hate seeing , you hurt . I can't believe I just said that .
What is going on with rakhass today Khushi thought , You are confused sir , Anyway , you are only saying that because you want to act as an responsible employer. You are just puttting a front.
I mean you did let my fall , from this very office. And know you are acting as if you are the most caring person. Pur-lease . Give me a break. I know it's a facade. How of all a sudden , you go from hating me, being spiteful, making me do the most stupid stuff, to this.
Arnav felt his head was about to explode. How could Khushi be like this to me , how dare she say this.
He walked to his desk and took out the contract.
Khushi gulped in fear, What are you doing ? but Arnav remained silent.
Arnav tore up the contract and ripped it up in a thousand of pieces in front of Khushi, the little pieces paper flying in the air. He grabbed Khushi and threw her out of his office
I don't want to see you ever again , now go out my life and stay away. He slammed the door in Khushi's face.
Arnav turned and leant on the door, and banged his head . What have I done ?
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