Indecent Proposal - ARSHI story - Epilogue Posted 10/22/2017 - Page 33

Originally posted by: Srb132

I feel you all lost interest in the story due to delays in updates... But I will be regular from now on... And hopeful of much more likes and comments!!

So cheers... The story is getting at an interesting mode where Khushi's insecurities are knocking at the door...

Chapter 28 - In the middle or work and misunderstanding!!

Lisa was Cathy's batch mate and another junior of Arnav from Harvard. Lisa had even bigger crush on ASR and she rather showed it much more aggressively and openly...

"Missed you so much baby... Arnie, you are looking more and more handsome day by day... What's with you?" Lisa commented and pulled him in a hug as soon as she walked in.

Arnav side hugged her and shrugged it off.

"What brings you here Lisa?" Arnav asked curiously...

"Oh, I came in town from London yesterday for a business meet. Usually Cathy and I catch up so I got to know you are here... So came to meet you..." Lisa replied happily.

Arnav was happy to see her. Lisa had carved her name as a great business woman in Europe. She had taken up her father's small business and taken to sky heights within 3 years... She had earned a lot of respect for her sharp business skills and not giving up attitude.

Somewhere with business aspirations, Lisa's personal life had taken a back seat... But when she again met Arnav and knowing he was still single, her heart warmed up... Lisa's mom was an Indian so she knew there won't be any cultural issues as well...

Cathy was happy go lucky girl... But Lisa was different. She knew how to get what she wanted and Arnav was her next target...

"And of course I was here to see if we can align ourselves to do some business together... Arnie, I would love to expand in Asia and you would love to expand business in Europe..." Lisa directly informed him her business agenda.

"Interesting, let's catch up and discuss it later..." Arnav had too many things in hand right now so decided to ponder over Lisa's business ideas some other time...

"No problem... I am here for a week. I am aware that you have another ramp walk of your collection after two days... I would love to attend that. Cathy has already invited me. I am so looking forward to watch your collection live..." Lisa showed her enthusiasm.

"Great, will see you around." Arnav was courteous.

Cathy and Lisa were hopping out for lunch and asked Arnav to join them. He informed Khushi and Mr. Mehta and walked out. Lisa and Cathy both found it interesting for Arnav to inform Khushi so casually and how Khushi and Arnav talked to each other... So not like a boss and PA but more like buddies or even closer... Cathy had even seen him dancing with Khushi... But none of them commented.

"So what's with you Arnie, not heard much about you these days..." Lisa commented trying to dig into his personal life...

"Nothing much, looking forward to focus on Europe market next two years. Going strong with Angels for now and few more major projects in pipe line. Will be busy for sure..." Arnav informed them...

"So no girlfriend, live-in partner in sight? That's so not you Arnie." Lisa commented sneakily. Who did not know about his n number of girlfriends or flings in the past?

"Yeah not any more I guess. But I am at a happy place for sure" Arnav replied casually without exposing the progress in his personal life yet.

Lisa and Cathy could see major changes in their friend. He was more relaxed, happy and peaceful. He still had the enthusiasm and attitude but no longer angry or restless. He had mellowed down a lot... But overall great positive changes and he looked ready to settle in personal life as well...

They came back from lunch. Arnav had lot of work on his mind when he walked in. Lisa spent another hour with Cathy in office. Somehow she was curious about Khushi after the incident 10 minutes ago...

Khushi got Arnav his coffee. Fumbled while walking and coffee spilled a little on her hand. Arnav literally pulled out the cup from her hands, put cold water immediately. His concern for her was more than normal... He kept looking out for Khushi every now and then... As if his eyes were always on her...

Those who were busy at work may not have realized it but Lisa was here with a purpose so she immediately could catch the emotional connection going on between Arnav and Khushi!!

She did not want to let go just yet and wanted to see what is going on?

Another super busy evening or rather late night for Arnav and Khushi to just go home and doze off!!

Originally posted by: anjs

updates are too short...

but interesting to see lisa as a business woman. Lets see what Khushi does now.

Originally posted by: pravallika

So Lisa is another batchmate of arnav who is interested in him...

But she doesn't know that he is taken... kushi is taking time and misunderstandings are popping up...

Waiting for kushi's pov...

OK... A much longer update... Got my chance to write in details the next chapter... So please enjoy...

Really appreciate all your comments, interests in the story and your likes... So bring them on...

Chapter 29 - Really Khushi?

The ramp walk had been postponed for 2 weeks due to logistics adding to everyone's stress...

It had been crazy busy weeks... Arnav was frustrated about not spending time with Khushi. He was missing her but he was used to working hard and be occupied. His work always took priority. He was running an empire!!

But it bothered Khushi too much! She was dating a CEO and Asia's biggest tycoon yet the reality had not sinked in for Khushi!! He was bound to be super busy, that's his life style...

They weren't able to do simple things like having tea and coffee together or talk to each other after dinner... Even before she got up, he had left for office leaving her a note on the fridge! She barely ate little breakfast alone and reached office...

"Good Morning, Arnie" Lisa purposely showed super excited for Arnav and hugged him tight knowing Khushi was coming towards his cabin behind her... She had seen Khushi walking up to his cabin...

Khushi knocked, opened the door and hated to walk in to the scene.

"Sorry Arnav, I will come in later..." And she walked out to her cube.

"Khushi, listen" Arnav tried to call her.

Lisa just wanted to get their reaction. She would not waste her time and energy if she was too late and Arnav was already in a serious relationship with Khushi... She would not mind stepping in and try hard if they were just flirting... So she tried to gauge the situation by simple actions. She was a smart woman after all...

Lisa knew immediately something more than casual fling was going on between ASR and Khushi! And ASR cared for Khushi else ASR was not one of those who would justify his behavior... Lisa knew him well enough... She would try couple more things before conclude on status of their affair...

Mr. Mehta had kept back to back meetings and Arnav did not get chance to talk to Khushi! Khushi made herself busy trying to forget morning incident. She was missing Arnav's attention and everything else was simply adding up... Arnav was just too busy to realize Khushi's anxiety!!

After the meeting, Cathy informed Arnav that all their old friends group around Nisha, Lisa, Ravi, John and couple of model friends were meeting in the evening and she asked him to join too.

"What's the venue? It's been ages since I met John and Nisha. I will give it a try" Arnav asked her.

"Your favorite pub Oasis. See you sharp at 7.00 pm. John and Nisha are coming all the way just to meet you. Are you even checking your messages, John confirmed this morning" Cathy replied and Arnav nodded to confirm.

Arnav saw Khushi coming out from dressing room of models where there was loud laughs, chaos as usual... Those girls can noisy, he thought... But Khushi looked very busy...

"Khushi, I will be going to Oasis pub tonight to catch up with few old friends from college. I will be returning very late tonight and will be dining out... I am meeting all after a long time, lots of talks, don't wait for me..." Arnav informed Khushi politely. Khushi also thought about going out for dinner with Arnav but then him already had plans and sounded so excited... She was disappointed but happy for him that he can catch up with his old friends...

"Ok" Khushi did not say anything more...

"Are you ok? Maybe you can also go, catch up with your friends Ananya and Amit..." He suggested casually so she is not alone at home waiting for him...

"Don't worry about me. I will decide it later..." She sounded totally off...

"Khushi, what happened?" Arnav knew he was not spending enough time with her and work was taking toll on both of them...

Khushi was not mad at him. She just needed him for herself for some time... Was it that difficult for him to understand? Lisa trying to get close to him, his closeness with models... And plus she hated how those models talk behind his back... Last three weeks had been pure torture for her while models were in their office... How does he not see it coming?

"Nothing" She was casual. She tried hard to suppress her frustration and planned not to vent out on him... Avoid any conversation for now when she is feeling upset is what she decided... Maybe she will not sleep early, wait and catch up with him late night!!

"It's ok. If you don't want me to go, I will skip the get together tonight... Do you want to go out for dinner? I just wanted to meet up with John and Nisha but I can catch up some other time..." Arnav asked her politely though he knew John and Nisha will be disappointed if he does not show up...

"No, no... it's ok Arnav. Please carry on. I will do something for myself." Khushi confirmed.

Arnav could see her upset not meeting with his eyes and something going on in her mind!! She was kind of lost in her own thoughts but looked pretty off...

"Are you mad at me for the morning incident, Khushi?" Arnav felt he should explain if needed.

"Not really Arnav. May be it's your guilt. And sometimes I am amazed how the same rules apply differently for both of us" Khushi snapped back at him sarcastically.

Arnav immediately knew she did not like Lisa or models hugging him every now and then or something was bother her. But they had talked about it and she was ok. So what changed now? He was angry when she thought it was his guilt to discuss about what happened in the morning. What the?

"Guilt, come on Khushi. Where did that come from?" Arnav was surprised. He was rather hurt by her careless comment.

"Nothing Arnav. I am just too tired and want to go home..." She wanted to escape from there right then to avoid any further argument that too when they were so busy at work and at crucial point in the project...

"Stop Khushi, just speak up if you have something on your mind... Don't blame it on me alone and walk away as usual" There he goes... He did not want to say that... But couldn't help it...

"I am not walking out here Arnav... How is it that I manage to watch out my behavior knowing that you are so possessive but then everything seems to be ok when it is you? I would be more cautious if I am committed..." She pointed out calmly...

"Committed and you Khushi? When did that happen? And how did I miss it?" It was his turn to snap back at her and be sarcastic...

"Oh, so I get it all now... Never mind. Bye and enjoy your evening" Khushi was ready to go. She badly needed to escape and hide her tears...

"Khushi, for god sake speak up" He was really getting angry...

"There is nothing to talk about when you think I am not committed. And then you don't need to justify anything either so we are all good here..." She was on the verge to cry...

"Guilt and justify... Really Khushi? Watch your words Khushi..." Arnav's voice raised automatically and he warned her in no nonsense tone...

"Can you watch few things around you too? Or do I have to bear the brunt always?" Tears rolled down her eyes...

"You know what Khushi, grow up... Do you even understand me? I have waited 14 long months, tried to win you back again and again for what? To make myself feel guilty and then justify... Just great... Just f**king great!" He just was completely pissed off and disappointed in her...

His patience was wearing out too... He never heard her saying she loves him. Though he knew she did, he needed those words badly... He needed that assurance too... And she wouldn't say it... Seeing her not saying anything but just crying agitated him even further... And as usual the anger and rage took over...

"Khushi, you know what? You were always right when you said things won't work out between us. Especially when they are one sided... I feel I deserve better... I am sure you deserve better too..." He almost punched through the wall to hurt himself... His anger always brought worst out of him... He didn't care he said the worst thing ever for both of them...

"Arnav" Khushi screamed and tried to hold his hand... But he walked out of the room... She could see drops of blood on the floor...

"Arnav..." She screamed again and again... Sat down holding the wall and started crying out loud...

Luckily no one else was in the office, but just then Mr. Mehta walked in. She was not sure what he heard but she was sure he heard some of their conversation and was not happy.

"Khushi beta, I am talking not as your boss but as a father figure... Arnav has come a long way... It's time for you to take that plunge now... No one simply walks in and hands over 100++ crores of business. But he is truly in love and collaborated with us just to come here and be with you... Do you think he cannot open his own office in Paris? I will give you the same advice I had given him when he was coming to Paris. Do not hurt him, Khushi... He too has gone through a lot. Go home and think about it..." He advised her politely yet she could feel disappointment in his voice...

She quickly packed, called Ananya and went to her old apartment...

Arnav went to meet up with his friends but his mood was completely off... He felt so restless and angry... Just like before, every time he shouted at her, it hurt him more... He knew she is young and he needed to be more mature but how long? He had shown enough patience and was feeling vulnerable too...

Today she crossed her limits and hurt him immensely...