ArShi FF : UNSPOKEN LOVE #1 [Chapters 1 to 13] (Thread 2 link given) - Page 88

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Unspoken Love

Chapter 13

It was 5:15 pm. The auditorium was almost full with people still filling the few empty chairs. All the respected people, including Anup Singh Raizada, were to arrive in a few minutes. All the arrangements for the program were made. Arnav made sure that everything was ready. He looked around for Khushi. He couldn't find her.

"Now where is this Khushi?!!" he wondered.

He saw the other team members occupying their places in the auditorium. He went there.

"Rutuja, Khushi kahan hai? Where is she?" Arnav asked Dolly.

"Don't know Sir, she must be somewhere here..." she replied looking around.

"Sir, she wasn't with us. She was in M-112 preparing for the presentation! I will go check there Sir..." said Avi.

"Tum rehne do Avinash... Main dekhta hoon isay...!" said Arnav in anger.

Arnav left the auditorium and Roma followed him.

"Call Khushi right now!!" ordered Arnav.

Roma dialed Khushi's number.

'The number you are trying is currently switched off. Please try..."

"Sir, switched off hai...!" informed Roma.

Arnav's anger was increasing with the every step he took towards M-112. "I am not gonna forgive her this time!!!" he thought.

Arnav and Roma reached the place. There were no lights in the room. The room was locked from outside.

"May be she already left for the auditorium..." thought Arnav as he began walking away.

"Sir!!" cried Roma, "woh dekhiye!!!"

Arnav came back and looked in the direction in which Roma was pointing.

There she was, Khushi, lying on the floor. Arnav hurried to the door and tried to open it. He couldn't. He showed as if he was confused. How did this happen?

He banged on the door. "Khushi!!" he called out. But there was no response.

He focused the light from his mobile torch on Khushi's face. The sudden brightness troubled Khushi and she tried to open her eyes. She saw someone at the door but couldn't make out who it was. She tried to get up, but couldn't. She dragged herself to the door to see Arnav and Roma standing there. For a change, she was glad to see Arnav. She tried to tell them to open the door. She could hardly breathe. It wasn't easy.

Arnav was worried to see Khushi in this condition.

"Roma!! Go get the keys from Mansi...!!" he ordered. "Please, hurry!!" he urged. Roma hurried away to the reception.

Khushi was losing her consciousness.

"Khushi!!" cried Arnav, "Keep breathing!! Aankhein khuli rakho! Kuchh nahi hoga... You will be fine...!!"

Khushi was trying hard to stay conscious...

"Khushi!!!" called out Arnav, extremely worried.

But his voice could not be heard by Khushi.

"Why is Roma taking so long...!!!" Arnav was becoming restless now.

He looked around. There was a metal rod kept in the corner of the passage. He quickly got it to break the glass door. He was about to strike the door with the rod when he realized that Khushi was at the door. If he would break the glass, she was sure to get injured. He dropped the rod down in frustration.

"Where are you Roma?!!!" he said impatiently.

He again looked at Khushi who was lying there, motionless.

Roma came running with the keys.

"Where were you all this time?" shouted Arnav as he snatched the keys from her.

"Sir, the guests are here...!" informed Roma.

"Oh no!!" said Arnav. "You go and welcome the guests. And make sure no one knows about all this...!!" said Arnav as he inserted the key in the door lock.

"Okay Sir!!" said Roma and went away.

Arnav opened the door and reached out to Khushi.

"Khushi?" he shook her.

Khushi opened her eyes and saw Arnav in front. She became conscious. She tried to get up but she was very weak. She stood up holding the wall but due to weakness fell in Arnav's arms, unconscious again.

"Khushi? Are you alright?"

No response.

"Khushi, open your eyes dammit!"

Neither did she open her eyes nor did she move.

Arnav left Khushi there and got a glass of water from the water cooler outside the room. He sprinkled some water on her face.

"Khushi?" he called as he gently tapped on her cheek.

Khushi regained consciousness. She opened her eyes and realized Arnav was too close, staring at her. She quickly moved away from him, feeling nervous. Arnav too realized this and changed the concerned look on his face.

Khushi sensed that Arnav was coming closer. She ensured that her clothes were in proper condition. She panicked as Arnav knelt down on her.

"Lo, paani pee lo...!" he said as he held a glass of water to her.

Khushi looked up into his eyes. Those eyes, in which she had always seen anger and hatred, spoke different words now. They had the care, the concern, the kindness which Khushi was not used to.

Khushi sipped in some water. She felt better.

"Tum theek ho?" Arnav tried to be as plain as possible. Are you alright?

Khushi nodded. She tried to get up but stumbled. Arnav held her hand and helped her stand up. With Arnav's support Khushi walked in the room and sat on a chair. Just then, Arnav saw Aman standing at the door.

"Arey Aman, tum yahan?" asked Arnav, surprised.

"What happened? Kya hai yeh sab?" asked Aman looking at Arnav and Khushi.

Arnav realised that he was still holding Khushi's hand. He left it instantly.

"Kuchh nahi..." he said. "Khushi was trapped in the room!"

"What?!! How?!" Aman asked, shocked. "By the way, the program has started. Felicitation is going on...!!"

"The further program needs to be cancelled... How will we announce this? What will they all think?" said Arnav, tensed.

"Sir, I will give the presentation!" said Khushi.

"Are you sure?" asked Aman looking at her condition.

"Yes Sir! No problem... The program need not be cancelled..." said Khushi.

"Theek se khadi nahi ho paa rahi ho, how will you present on stage...?" scolded Arnav. "No need to give the presentation today!! Look at your condition!!"

"I am alright Sir! I will do it!!" said Khushi confidently.

Arnav shook his head in disbelief as Khushi took the CD and the pen drive with her and joined her seniors to go to the auditorium.

Arnav joined the guests in the audience. Khushi entered on the stage. She gave the CD to the operator and walked towards the podium. There was a sea of people staring at her. She became nervous, her hands cold. She glanced to her side. Aman was standing there at the back stage, wishing her luck. Khushi felt better and confident now. She turned to the audience to begin with the presentation. Arnav looked on anxiously.

Khushi began with the presentation. She spoke with confidence and put forth and explained every point with clarity. Everyone was impressed by the fresh ideas and innovative concepts she came up with. She received a huge round of applause as the presentation ended. Now it was the 'Question-and-Answer' session.

Many questions were asked and Khushi answered them perfectly.

The last question was asked by Anup Singh Raizada.

"Miss Khushi, your ideas are very impressive!" he said, "But are you sure you won't cross the budget with these ideas?"

Khushi smiled. "Thank you Sir for your appreciation. Sir, being an employee of this company, the first thing I will think about is the gain of the company... Be assured Sir, we will manage everything as planned and you won't have any complaints whatsoever."

Anup was extremely impressed with the reply and the confidence this girl showed. He clapped and the auditorium roared with applause.

Arnav felt relieved that Khushi did not create any problem here. Aman was glad. Khushi's team was very happy for her.

Anup personally met Khushi and appreciated her work. But he also said that the event is the real test! Khushi agreed and assured him that the event would be perfect.

The team congratulated Khushi on her performance. Aman too appreciated her. Khushi was very happy that her efforts had finally paid off. But she awaited Arnav's feedback.

After the dignitaries left, Arnav called Khushi in his cabin. Khushi was curious to know Arnav's reaction. She went in.

"The presentation was not bad..." said Arnav.

"Laad Governor kahin ke!!" thought Khushi. "Thodi taareef bhi nahi kar sakte...huh!" Can't even say a word of appreciation!

"I hope the event goes well... Let's see...!" said Arnav. "By the way, are you alright?"

"Yes Sir!"

"How are you going home? Don't drive today..."

"Sir, I will go with Shyam"

"Shyam?!! The one who joined here with you?" asked Arnav.

"Yes Sir!"

"But why would he drop you home?" he murmured as he thought.

"Sorry Sir?"

"Nothing...! You may leave now."

Khushi left the cabin.

"This man is weird!!" thought Khushi. "He is not as bad as I had thought! But why is he doing all this to me?"

Later when the employees, Arnav was at M-112 along with Aman. He checked the main supply point. The wire was cut.

"Who must have done this?" said Arnav as he checked the wire.

"Kahin tum ne toh nahi kiya yeh sab?" asked Aman purposely. Have you done this?

"What the! What are you saying Aman?!!" Arnav spat back.

"I am just joking yaar...!!" said Aman. "But who knows, ahem ahem... maybe you wanted to be with her all alone..." teased Aman with a wink.

"Aman!!!!" shouted Arnav. "Stop it!!! Please!!! Just..." Arnav held back his words and tried to calm down.

"Realx yaar... Itna serious kyun ho rahe ho...? Chill...!!"

There was silence for a moment. "Why do I care for her?" thought Arnav staring at the wall. "Never! Jo bhi ho... I won't spare her...!!" his eyes filled with rage."You better watch out, Miss-Khushi-Kumari-Gupta!!!!"

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