#3|| Scared to Love || Updated pg 122

Arnav still can't believe that Khushi is sitting in front of him after these painful years. When he had met Khushi sometime ago, outside he was so happy but before he can say something or hug her, Khushi has taken the back steps.

Khushi has looked at him with those unshed tears and pain but he had seen the happiness sparkling in her eyes before that pain. He again tried to talk with her before Abhay intertwined and introduced them to each other, looking at Khushi who was now acting like she has never met him, he stayed quite.

Arnav sighed and wished for this meeting to end soon, he need to think and plan how should he approach Khushi, for now he is happy that he has finally found her.

Khushi sat there nervously trying to concentrate on meeting obvious of the piercing gaze of those brown eyes. She felt immense happiness initially after finding him before her after so long but as the reason of their distances dawned upon her, the pain took place. She wanted run away and cry her heart out alone but then she knew it'll be really unprofessional and she also have to give answers. So she did what she has learnt from years, wearing the mask of smile she has greeted him as she never met him before trying to appear as much as unaffected she can.

She sighed and felt Lavanya's hand upon her under the table and she smiled at him for the support she always provides her.

Meeting was finished and Arnav has agreed for the deal, he don't care about any profit and loss. He'll be close to Khushi because of this deal and this is what he need.

Abhay: So now AK and Arshi industries will work together on this deal. I am really excited to work with you Mr. Raizada.

Arnav: I am already looking forward to it, he said Shaking his hand with Abhay but his eyes was on Khushi.

Khushi left the conference hall telling something to Lavanya as soon as she saw him coming towards her and Lavanya told everyone that she had something urgent to look after.

Arnav knew it was an excuse, excuse to run away from him but he'll not let her go this time. He will beg in front of her if he have to.

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Khushi threw herself on bed crying as soon as she reached back home. She cried on her fate, now when she have started moving on in her life, he's back. She wanted to run into his arms when she saw him but she controlled herself for obvious reasons. She needs to get a grip on herself, she can't fall weak in front of Arnav, she is happy now in her life with Aashi.

Guilt passed through her as soon as Aashi's thought crossed her mind, she had hidden about Arshi from Arnav. When Arnav will come to know about Aashi, how'll he react?

Khushi: I haven't done anything wrong, Arnav ji never wanted child so what difference it would have made if I had told him? Her mind argued with her.

Khushi was playing with Aashi who was giving her hard time running here and there. Lavanya and Mr. Khanna were laughing at Aashi's antics as Lavanya continued to lay their dinner.

Mr. Khanna: Aashu baby come here, he said opening his arms and Aashi giggles before running into his arms with her baby steps.

Mr. Khanna: Why my little princess is troubling mummy so much? Aashi pouted at him adorably before she laid her head on his shoulder.

Khushi: Look at her papa, first she'll do all mischiefs and then show her this puppy face to shut all.

Mr. Khanna(laughing): This is called innocence of childhood dear. Khushi smiled as they all took their seats on dining table.

Lavanya: Dad when will you come back ?

Mr. Khanna: In a day dear!

Khushi: Have you talked with your doctor about referring you a doctor from here?

Mr. Khanna: I'll do it this time when I go there.

Khushi: Then Lavanya you have to go office first, I'll join you if there's anything urgent because I can't leave Arshi alone with servants. We all know our little devil, she very well knew to have our way.

Mr. Khanna (laughing): Indeed!

Lavanya: Agree! Btw Khushi you were searching for play school, what happened?

Mr.khanna(confused): play school?

Khushi: I am looking for a good play school , Aashi will be soon turn three, so I thought to get her enrolled in play school.

Mr. Khanna: Ohh! How soon time passes, my baby is getting big, now she'll go to school also. Mr. Khanna said emotionally.

Khushi: Yea time passes so soon.

Arnav: I hope this time will pass soon and I'll be able to earn your forgiveness Khushi.

Arnav was already in Arshi Industries and it's lunch time but there's no sign of Khushi. He groaned in irritation confused, "Is she doing this on purpose?" He was thinking about Khushi when he heard knock on the door.

Arnav: Come in! Lavanya walked in.

Arnav: Lavanya!

Lavanya: Abhay asked you to check these documents and tell if you want to do some chances. Arnav nodded taking the file from her hand and Lavanya was walking out when Arnav called her.

Lavanya: Yes Sir!

Arnav: Sir? He asked raising his eyebrow. Lavanya kept silent.

Arnav: So you're also acting like Khushi?

Lavanya: Do you need something sir?

Arnav(sighed): Where is Khushi?

Lavanya: She had some important work sir, so she's not coming today. And before Arnav could ask something else she left the cabin.

Arnav: I hope you're not avoiding me deliberately Khushi, he sighed.

Khushi(patting Aashi to sleep): I hope you go back soon Arnav ji, don't make it difficult for me.

To be continued...

Precap: Arnav and Aashi