FF: Bruised Hearts; Chpt 27 Pg. 98 (NEW UPDATE) - Page 11

Next Day " Shantivan

Arnav is rushing around the room packing his luggage and on his Bluetooth with Aman.

Arnav: Aman! Did you book my flight?Yesdammit! I want first class!...Did you book hotel?...Aman! Dammit! I want the best amenities!...Taj Mahal Palace and Tower?...I want their best suite!...Elephanta Suite?...Fine!...Make sure you book a carWhat the!Of course I need a car to drive in that city!...Do it now!...And tell Mohan to bring the car around! Leaving for the airport in half an hour!

Arnav hangs up after barking orders at poor, harried Aman. He is packed and now all ready to go!

KhushiI am coming! I lost you once, I am not losing you again! I dont know what the future holds for us. And I dont know if this once again will make you a target for that foul, mysterious creature trying to harm you. But I cant be without you anymore. Ill win you back Khushi. And I will be damned if anyone is going to try to harm you!

Arnav (shouting): Hari Prakash! Hari Prakash!

HP comes running in Arnavs room, breathless from his sprint. He knows better than to delay when Laad GovernorooppsArnav Bhaiyya is calling.

HP: Ji Arnva bhaiyya?

Arnav: Put my luggage in the car!

HP: Ji Arnav bhaiyya!

HP carries the luggage quickly out of the room. He has no wish to incite the fire breathing dragons wrath and be burned alive! Ohh no! If hes gone, his Laxmiji will miss him!

Arnav grabs his laptop bag and leaves his room to say his goodbyes to his family. He approaches his family members who are still eating breakfast.

Arnav: NaniDiI am going out of town for business.

Naniji stops eating and looks up in surprise.

Naniji: But Choteall of a sudden? You didnt tell us before.

Arnav: I know Naniit was a last minute decision. Its urgent I go todaymy flight is in an hour.

Arnav looks at his Di but she is too busy fiddling with her mobile. He is a little hurt that his usually concerned Di is preoccupied.

Shyam (evil smirk): Saale Saabwhere are you going?

Arnav grits his teeth in anger. He really cant this snake. If he had things his way, he would throw him out like garbage! His only around because his Di cant live without this pathetic excuse of a man!

Arnav (ignoring Shyam): Nani I am going to Mumbai. Will return in a few days.

Arnav (thinking): Hopefully with my Khushi.

Nani: Choteat least sit down and have your breakfast.

Arnav: No time Nani..I have to go.

Anjali finally looks up from her mobile and smiles at Arnav.

Anjali: Have a safe flight Chote.

Arnav nods and leaves. He is again hurt by his Dis lack of concern for him. His Di used to be concerned about his health and safety. But lately he is seeing that his Di has drifted away from him. Hmmno cant be! He is just stressed and reading too much into things. Hi Di is still his Dithe most important person in the world for him.

After Arnav left, Shyam stands up to take his leave.

Shyam: Rani Sahiba I am leaving to meet with some clients.

Anjali: Ji.

Shyam smirks and leaves for his meeting with his clients. Foolish woman! You think I am meeting with clients? Silly woman! (Laughs maniacally) I am the client! Ahhhits good to spend Saale Saabs hard earned money on booze and call girls. This is the lifeRani Sahibayou do have your uses!

A few minutes later, Anjali also stands up from the table, clutching her mobile.

Anjali: NaniI am going to the Mandir for Puja.

Naniji: Anjali bitiyayou should have told Damaadji. He would have dropped you off. Mohan left with Chote. How will you go bitiya?

Anjali: No problem Nani. Please dont worry. Mandir is close byI can walk there or call a cab.

Naniji: Accha thik hain bitiya. Be careful.

Anjali: Ji Nani.

Anjali take the Puja thali and walks outside. She signals the security guards to open the door. She looks around to see if anyone is watching. Once she verifies that no eyes are on her, she quickly hides the Puja thali under the bush. She walks a little distance away from Shantivan as she sends quick messages on her mobile. A red Lamborghini pulls up smartly next to her, Anjali laughingly gets in.

Mumbai

Watch out Mumbaites! The Great ASR is in town. Now they must add one more individual on their short, one man list to avoid being on the street the same time they are driving. With their past track record, self-preservation is indeed the wisest course of action.

Arnav looking quite spiffy in his well-fitted Armani suit and Ray-Ban, he strides out of the airport. He heads toward the chauffer holding up a sign with his name. He silently approves of the vehicle his right hand man selected for his ride. After all who wouldnt approve of a gleaming black Mercedes SL63?!?

Arnav: Give me the damn keys!

Poor chauffer! He is quite terrified and quaking in his shoes. His boss has warned him many a times about his clients legendary temper. Ohh he has no wish to incur his wrath!

Chauffer (holds up the keys to Arnav): He..rrreeeyouuu go sirrr.

Arnav snatches the keys off his hands, signals him to put his luggage in the car and gets in the driver seat. Once the poor terrified man does as he has been ordered, Arnav steps on the pedal and zooms off!

Following the GPS navigation, he pulls up in front of modern, 20 story building made of glass. Arnav steps out of the car and hands his keys to the peon to park his car. He strides into the building to be greeted by a large sign: Blunt & Desai & Diwani & Fox & Khaitan & Co. Advocates & Solicitors. The most prestigious law firm in Mumbai, if not in India.

The great ASR is ready to do battle. The battle of his life! To win back his Khushi. He came to Mumbai for a purpose, be damned if he doesnt fulfill it!

Stepping out of the elevator on the 19 th floor, he turns on his full charm and is greeted by a giddy, young receptionist.

Receptionist: OMG! (Pulling herself together to be more professional) Mr. Raizada welcome to our firm. Mr. Desai will be out in a few minutes. I apologize for the wait sir. (Smiling prettily) Can I get anything for you? Coffee?

Arnav smiles and shakes his head in the negative. Poor girl nearly swoons. Sigh!

Mr. Desai comes out to see Arnav and leads him to his office. Once they finished with the niceties, they went right down to business.

Mr. Desai: Mr. RaizadaI understand that you want to expand your business to Mumbai. And you need our services for the legalities. Well be more than happy to help you.

Arnav: Mr. DesaiI have heard a lot about a fellow associate of yours, shes quite brilliant. Shes highly recommended. If you dont mind, I would really like to work with her.

Mr. Desai: Sure Mr. Raizada. Please give me her name and I will arrange a meeting with her.

Arnav (smirks): Khushi Kumari Gupta.

Poor Khushi she is completely unaware of the storm, known as ASR, coming her way. She just got off the phone and briefly rests her head against her plush, leather chair. Sighing, she stands up and faces the window. Khushi loves looking out the window at the hustle and bustle of everyday life. She loves looking at the city line. Mumbai " City of hope, dreams and new beginnings.

Khushi turns around as Mr. Desai knocks at her office door. She welcomes him in with a smile. But that smile slips off as soon as she sees the rakshas, Arnav Singh Raizada, smirking behind Mr. Desai.

What the! Why is he here? What is the rakshas up to?!?

Mr. Desai: Ms. Gupta. Please meet Mr. Raizada, hes one of our new client.

Khushi (tightly smiles at Arnav and extends her hand to him): Nice to meet you Mr. Raizada.

Arnav (grabs her hand in a firm grip): Pleasure is all mine, Ms. Gupta.

Arnav gently caresses Khushis palm with his thumb. Khushis eyes widen in shock. Seeing her shocked expression, his smile gets bigger and he winks at her. She exerts all her self-control to keep from smacking him for his impudence.

His eyes appreciatively drink in Khushis appearance. She is looking magnificent and sexy in her nude manolos, high waist red pencil skirt and cap sleeved white top. Outlining her perfect hourglass figure. Her hair swept on one side, kissing her milky white skin. Ears adorned with diamond studs. Indeed his Khushi is quite grown up and all woman.

Mr. Desai (To Khushi): Mr. Raizada is considering a merger with another reputable fashion powerhouse based out of here and would like our firm to oversee the whole process. He wants you to handle it personally.

Arnav: Arnav Singh Raizada only works with the best and youre the best in your field Ms. Gupta.

Khushi (sarcastic): Thank you Mr. Raizada.

Mr. Desai: Excellent! I will leave you two to discuss the details.

Khushi smiles politely at Mr. Desai as he leaves her office. The minute the door closes, she drops her polite faade. Eyes spitting fire, she faces her adversary.

Khushi (furiously): What the hell are you doing here Arnav?!?

Arnav (innocently): I am here to discuss business madam.

Khushi (frustratingly): Ohhcut the crap! You and I both know that I cant help you with your business dealings! WE ARE GETTING A DIVORCE!!! Its unethical for me to take you on as a client.

Arnav (smirks and folds his arms over his chest): Then why didnt you tell Mr. Desai that you cant take me on as a client because of our RELATIONSHIP?

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