Indecent Proposal - ARSHI story - Epilogue Posted 10/22/2017 - Page 4

Arnav will get to know about Khushi and he will regret it... But will he be able to reach out her in time is a different story...

I have given a clue... So hang in there...

Chapter 4 Continued -

When he read the reports further, his worst nightmare was true! Time and again he had judged Khushi wrong!

She was also a victim of Shyam Manohar Jha just like his Anjali Di... Shyam had saved Khushi in Lucknow when Arnav had released her video falling into his arms and had tried to keep track of her family after that.

Then he had played his cards well acting as a bachelor, started staying as a paying guest with Khushi's family and impressed Buaji the best. Rest all was easy trap. No one could deny that Shyam was a polite, sweet talker and came across as well mannered. He really managed to impress Gupta family seniors. Gupta's were overwhelmed by his monetary help and his habit to take responsibilities for their family as if he was a family member. He was there with them every single time they needed any help...

When he showed desire to marry Khushi and asked for Khushi's hand, they could not say no. And Khushi under family pressure had obliged, though she was not interested in marrying Shyam or even for immediate marriage. She had expressed that she will not think about marriage until her jiji gets married. She had cleared it with Shyam as well. But the circumstances forced her to get engaged with Shyam.

According to reports Khushi was engaged to him on Diwali night. That was the night he had almost kissed Khushi and then insulted her saying she meant nothing to him!!

He punched the wall and blood oozed out of his hand! He exactly knew why she said yes to the marriage or even to get engaged. He was the reason.

He tried to recall the moments when he had proposed her to marry him. What had she said - "I wish I never had any feelings for... I wish I never fell head over heels..." while she had kept on sobbing.

Arnav was miserable! He was her culprit! He punched again to the wall to hurt himself more but Aman stepped in at the nick of time and saved his hand.

And still he knew he cannot run to her and fix things! He had to wait to until Shyam Manohar Jha was sent where he belonged. His Di and baby's life was at stake!! He had to act and act fast before Shyam attacks his Di again...

One thing was very clear from the report... Shyam was desperately trying to get rid of Anjali and their baby. So he would keep trying to hurt her and Arnav has to figure out to stop that immediately...

Somehow Arnav needed to distract Shyam and keep him busy so he does not have time to think about Anjali... Arnav needed to do this exactly the way Shyam had fooled him. It was not possible to go and tell all this to Anjali directly so he had to do things without knowledge of her.

He will not rest until he punishes Shyam now for deceiving two of his favorite persons in the world - His Di and Khushi!

He needed no report to confirm Khushi never met Shyam after Akash and Payal's marriage. Yet the last page of reports confirmed Khushi had never met Shyam after Payal's marriage. In fact Shyam was seen in Gupta house vicinity and there was a phone call to Shyam from Gupta land line only once after marriage. So he could clearly guess may be Buaji might have warned him not to harass Khushi and after that day even Shyam had backed off. And Khushi had avoided meeting him ever.

He realized another truth, Khushi had avoided not just Shyam but him as well. He had never seen or heard about her after marriage...

Suddenly he felt the urge to see Khushi! All these days, he was angry, heart broken and in denial that he loves her or misses her but who was he kidding. He had been missing her terribly. Her hazel eye, her beautiful innocent face... He felt like running to her, apologize for all his mistakes and beg for forgiveness... Hold her close to his heart until she forgives him... Then he would love her and cherish her for his life...

But only he could back in time and believe her innocence and take back the hurtful words and indecent proposal!!

His trust issues were catching up on him...

Thank you all for liking my second story so far... Coming towards the changes and twists in this version of story...

Enjoy reading...

Chapter 5 - Khushi dodges Arnav during festival times!

Raizada family was invited for lunch at Khushi's house. Guptas used to celebrate auspicious 10 days of Devi Mayya's Navaratri every year. This year they had extended invitation to Raizada family.

By then even Payal and Akash were back from their honeymoon trip to Europe. They had seen glow on Payal's face and were happy to see her always smiling and happy... They couldn't have asked for more from their Devi Mayya.

Even though entire Raizada family was invited for lunch, Khushi assumed Arnav will not show up being a super busy man plus after their last meet, he would sure not want to come her house.

She was not aware Arnav had found out Shyam's truth and already regretting his behavior towards her and repenting.

Khushi had never tried to know what Arnav was up to or even bother to read about him in newspapers or hear it from her sister or her family. She always changed topic or politely walked out not wanting to hear anything about him... Why go the route which only gives pain and bad memories... And she was keeping her promise given to her Devi Mayya... She had kind of shut him off from her heart, or so she thought...

Khushi was excited to see her sister and Raizada family! After all she really loved naniji and Di, they were the nicest people and Mamiji was completely entertaining. And it was always pleasure to have her jiji and jiju.

She thanked Devi Mayya when she did not see Arnav or his car. She felt relief. It was almost a month that she had not seen him.

"Where is Arnav bitwa? Buaji asked Anjali.

"He is busy at work so not sure if he will come. A major client is in office today and Bhai is covering up for both of us..." Akash gave clarification. It was mandatory for Akash to go to his in-law's house but not for Arnav and he was always a busy man...

In fact it was Arnav who desperately wanted to visit Gupta House and see Khushi after knowing the truth... But he did not want Khushi to get a hint and escape. He was trying to finish his meetings as soon as possible to reach at Gupta House.

It was almost 7 o'clock. Raizadas had planned to stay back for evening Pooja and then head back to RM. There was no mention about Arnav. So Khushi concluded Arnav will not come and thanked her Devi Mayya.

Khushi was in her room when she saw Arnav's car stopping in front of their house. He had parked without making any noise. Khushi was surprised to see him and thought maybe Anjali Di forced him to show up... As soon as she saw him walking towards their house, Khushi escaped to Prito's house from the back door.

"Prito, missed you so much. Was so busy last couple of weeks with my new job and could not meet you. Let's catch up. I came over for a sleep over..." She grabbed Prito's hand and rushed to her room.

Prito was more than happy with Khushi's surprise. She called and informed Buaji as requested by Khushi. Buaji was upset since Raizada family was there but allowed her knowing Prito is getting married soon.

Arnav could not ask directly and was disappointed not to see Khushi.

"Khushi's friend Prito is getting married in a month. So she called all her friends for a sleep over and Khushi had to go. If you want, I can call her to say good bye and she can go later." Buaji informed Raizadas sheepishly.

"No, no Buaji it's OK" Anjali said.

"Let the girls enjoy. This is the time they will enjoy freely at their own home before marriage..." Naniji also told Buaji.