DEUCE -An Arshi FF (Chapter 7,updated 20thJan )

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Originally posted by: Uzii

Nice story plz continue soon

Originally posted by: Uzii

Nice story plz continue soon

CHAPTER 1

The alarm buzzed ... making Kushi rush to the toilet. With a cup of coffee in hand she opened the can of corn flakes to find it empty.

"Hell! Again no breakfast, she has been wanting to get a box of corn flakes for the last one week but forgetting as usual.. She chided herself.

Yesterday was her grocery day but she was so caught up that she never found time. Its no fun shopping all by oneself. She will call Akash to join her for shopping today.

She skipped her break fast for third day in a row and decided to treat herself with a big cheesy burger in the afternoon

" Now, Kushi sneak out before you get caught by Mrs. Kapoor. She reminded herself.

She closed the door and went to elevator ... to notice the NOT WORKING board.

" God! Cant you have mercy on this poor girl ... I have missed my breakfast as well , where will I find the calories to climb down She moved to the back side of the building to the fire exit as the apartment staircase ends at the door of Mrs. Kapoor and she would be waiting to hunt her down.

Kushi ran down the 7 flights of stairs and rushed to her beatle. What a baby, she was glowing all yellow. She put in the key to open the door when suddenly her hand was seized from behind. Startled Kushi yelped and turned towards the intruder. The key was forcefully pulled from her hand and was dangling from Mrs. Kapoor's hands her landlady.

Kushi started " Mrs.Kapoor, I am running late to work, could you please give me the keys

Mrs. Kapoor: Where is the rent ... It is 20^th , you are Rent is due.

Kushi, " Sorry for the delay, I told you last month that I had to go to India and unfortunately spent it and you agreed at that time. Then why are you giving me a hard time now. I have been working 16 hours just to pay your rental. I will give you by this weekend. Please bear with me.

Mrs.Kapoor: I want you out of my apartment by the end of this month. You pay me measely and that also not on time. I have an interested tenant ready to pay 25% more than what you are paying. Remember you are in NY where tenancy is gold!

Kushi , "Meera! Please don't do this. It was Bhai's engagement and that's the reason I went. I informed you about the delay in rental payment. Please excuse me this time. I just need the tenancy for another 8 months. I cant look for a new home now!

Mrs.Kapoor, " Oh! Shut up and get out of my home. I don't need girls like you around here. You vacate by this month end, you played into my hands by delaying the rental payment. I have already sent a late rent notice. You can collect the car keys on the day you vacate

Kushi felt dizzy in a combo of an empty stomach and a manipulative lady. "Neither do I want to stay here. For whatever reasons you have been rude , scornful and disgusting ! I would rather stay on the streets. I will collect the car keys once I have paid you. Have it as a mortgage. For the next ten days don't even show your face. I will give the apartment keys and then collect the car keys. But... make sure that you do not harm the car. Nothing can be more fierce than a scorned Kushi ! Out of my way !

Kushi was fuming and choking with anger.

The life of an intern ... work 12 hours a day with hardly any money. She didn't want to ask money from India. She would rather work 2 shifts at MacD the coming weekends. She should start hunting for accommodation . Oh Lord! In this city with my budget ?

She stepped on to the street messaged Akash.

" In hospital will call you later - Akash.'

Kushi had a meeting with Brad Gilbert, coach of the current Tennis sensation Arnav Singh Raizada , ASR as he is called. She was writing a 4 chapter article titled " the hands that shape the Champs.

She was extremely proud of Mr. Singh Raizada for achieving the top rankings in the US tennis circuit with an ATP ranking 4. WOW ! Great work by Brad !

Now that she did not have the car, she was stumped on how to reach Brad's office. She dialled Brad,

"Hi Brad!

" Hi Darling, when do I get to meet you?

Kushi, "Got into a tiff with my landlord and she pulled out my car keys, I am going tot be delayed by an hour. Sorry, Boss !

Brad, " Let me meet you at Starbucks near your office.

Kushi, " Thanks , love you, You saved me on the cab charges, The coffee is on me and of course with a cookie.

Sharp at 11 am , Kushi walked into the coffee shop and waited for Brad. He walked in within a few minutes and she ran upto him , hugged and dragged him to the counter. She placed the order and took the coffee mugs to an isolated corner.

She had already covered Brad's early days, his college life and today he was going to recollect his days as a tennis player.

Time moved fast and at the end of one hour She was more emotionally bound to Brad for the tragedies he faced in his career because of his injuries and then had to give up his career at 27 years scarred by multiple injuries.

Brad, " After my short non existent career , I became a coach which flopped the first time but the last two outing has been good. Mac was my second student , he was arrogant and temperamental but talented, I had to adjust to his moods but we did a good job and he reached a ranking 11. My next is ASR, great guy , literally born with a silver spoon, naturally talented. Nothing is going to stop him from reaching the top , currently he has ATP ranking 4.

Kushi, " Very impressive , Brad... Kudos for putting up with these finery kids, spoilt brats. Is Tennis the sport for the rich

Brad, " Not necessarily, Kushi. Also, Arnav is atypical!

Just then Kushi phone started ringing ... Akash on the line

Kushi, " Hi buddy, how are you?

Akash, " Yaar, Are you OK , any problem

Kushi, " Yeah! I got thrown out of home, my landlady does not want me there... She has seized my car as a collateral. Let me know if there is any shared apartment. I need like immediately!

Akash, " Will get back to you tomorrow, In the worst case you can move with us but you have to share the house with 4 bachelor boys in an unclean house.

Kushi, " Lets see , may not have a choice . If I move in , at least your house will become clean .

Akash, " But how can your land lady hold your car, do you want to sue her

Kushi, " Forget it Aki! Its not worth it.

She disconnected the call and apologised to Brad.

Brad, " Kushi , you didn't tell me that you have some problem with your land lady, I have a suggestion . First let me confirm and then if it is fine with you we will take it further.

Kushi, " Don't worry Brad, its my headache , let me handle it. When do we meet ? I have finished three parts of the article, one more to go, I at least need two sittings with you

Brad, " US Open is starting soon, training will start in 2 weeks with ASR. Busy but will call you whenever I make time.

Kushi gave a hug to Brad and started moving towards her apartment and hoped that she does not meet Mrs. Kapoor.

CHAPTER 2

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/145243335

interesting story. loved this independent & strong khushi. continue soon.

Will her next living arrangement bring her across Arnav?

Loving this story khusi's landlady is a bitch i so hate these kind of women who don't have any humanity towards their own gender.

felt bad about khushi. she has to find a new room. waiting for our pair to meet.

Interesting story and interesting careers of the leads. Please keep writing

CHAPTER 2

The tennis circuit was ruthless and demands complete devotion. During his middle school, he had visited India a couple of times but later got busy with his studies and tennis and hence stopped visiting his country. The sport took so much of his time that he dropped out of his grad school. But he promised himself that once he hangs up his boots he will be back at grad school . For him, life has been hectic but good! He was at ranked #4 , hopefully would reach top 3 and wishfully as #1.

The world thinks that tennis players have a great time... parties, booze... girls. But at the professional level, the sport leaves them just enough time to sleep... carving for short nap of sleep. There is a lot of money but it holds no meaning for players as the passion for the sport over rules everything else. His social life has been almost close to nil in the last one year but of course his ranking moved from 11 to 4. Occasionally he had casual dates without commitment and he intended to have it that way for the next four years. That's the road map of his life and career.

But the only hitch in his plan... His mom, She thinks ... That her 26 year old son has not dated anyone for the last two years. She has conflicting emotions... happy with his success but she also wants her son to have a great personal life. She wants everything for her son... Success... fun... Girlfriend. A broad smile spreads across his face and dialled her number.

" Hi mom!..."

His mom, Mrs. Shanthi Singh Raizada lived with his dad Vikram Singh Raizada and brother Adyuth Singh Raizada. His dad had a legal firm in Los Angeles but a couple of years back they moved to Santa Barbara. Arnav's sports took him all around the world. He competed in several games to earn points to reach the top ATP rankings. But whenever there was no match, he spent his days lazing with his family.

He ended his conversation with his Mom and waiting for Lavanya. She was the outcome of his Mom's pesterations. Usually he does not date girls from Indian origin... nothing personal but many of them hear wedding bells on their first date.

He had met Lavanya for the first time in the Wimbeldon party at Kingston Roofs. She reminiscenced all about the kite festival in India which made him nostalgic and in a fit of moment shared his number with her . She had called him several times and finally they went for a couple of outings. She was more American than Indian ... so he was able to connect with her. She was definitely not expecting a wedding proposal! They have been spending some quality time to find out if it develops into something else but with no strings attached ! His career stood first in his life and no distractions and commitments.

Lavanya walked in...

She was gorgeous, a diva... implicate dress sense. Arnav walked up and hugged her. She smelled intoxicating ... Lavanya and Himself shared a very open relationship. He liked her... no complications ... Usually they either went for dinner or dancing and usually spent the weekends together. She was not his girl friend ...but she looked hot and he would like to sleep with her. A hot girl friend... a cynosure ...

Arnav, "Hi... " He said with a drawl.

Lavanya , " Hi. You look hot! I missed you the entire week"

Arnav, " Busy, Need to start my preparation for US open. In 2 weeks time I will move to East Coast. If you miss me, you probably can join me in NY."

Lavanya , " You flirt! Will you miss me?"

Arnav, " I will survive, Usually when I am in the circuit I do not miss anyone... too busy..."

Suddenly his phone rang, it was his coach, Brad Gilbert.

Arnav, " Hi Gilly, Whats up ? I am not arriving at NY until next weekend. I am sure that 2 weeks are sufficient for US Open."

Brad, " Yeah Buds!But I called you on for a favour"

Arnav, " Shoot ! I am busy, I have a hot date. " He turned and winked at Lavanya.

Brad, "Who is care taking your NY apartment?"

Arnav , "No one I would rather have it that way. I threw Katie, my previous care taker out. She was a weirdo who brought all sorts of people into the house. My home became a haven for her active sex life. She didn't treat her position as a job , it was just a place to bring all her boy friends. So no caretaker for me! I will just hire some one to clean the house during the time I am at NY. That way I will retain my privacy as well as my virtue."

Lavanya playfully punched him

Arnav facing Lavanya , " Seriously these girls have only one thing in the mind. Added when you are a celebrity it gets pretty scary. One night when I returned home after a match, she was on my bed completely undressed, I completely freaked out."

Brad, " Stop trying to shock me. I have a great suggestion and you will benefit out of it. I have some one in mind... very honest ... no boyfriend... Busy in her work. She would make a great care taker for your penthouse"

Arnav translated that as " dishonest ... changes her date every weekend and sleeps around... BUT has successfully projected to Gilly as the most puritan soul.

Brad, " Arnav think about it . She just wants accommodation for next 6 months, In return she will take good care of your home ."

Arnav, " Sorry Gilly, I will skip it . Don't think I want to get involved in all these."

Brad, " But she really needs help... She is also an Indian... all the more reason to help her."

Arnav, " I don't see that as a reason to help. I don't get into all these sentiments."

Brad, " Give her a chance man. I really want to help her."

Arnav, " I am unconvinced, As a favour to you, I can try for a month but definitely not 6 months . If I like her then she can stay or else out she will go !"

Brad, " Forget about liking her, you will love her"

Arnav, " Seriously! Forget about my likes or dislikes. It definitely looks like you are enamored with her. Don't hurt Emmy."

Brad, " No man, I am happily married. She is a dear friend.

Arnav, " I am totally against this idea. But I am unable to refuse you. But one month is all I am offering. I will call the apartment manager to give the keys. Hope the girl lives up to your trust. Bye for now, let me go. I have a hot date right in front of me."

Arnav was seriously concerned and regretted his impulse in agreeing to Gilly. Suddenly something flashed and he turned to Lavanaya, " Why don't you come and spend a week with me at NY. But let me be honest, I am not committing to any serious relationship, too busy in the circuit. We can have some good time, if you are interested we could enjoy each other's company in and out of the bed."

Lavanya, "Tempting. But my cousin is getting married and I need to be at CA !But I can join you next month."

Arnav's mind started ticking. In a week's time , he will some how manage to get this girl out of his house.

Arnav, " Don't bother, by then the tournament will be over and I will be back in CA."

Arnav formulated another plan and called His Mom, Shanthi Singh Raizada

Arnav, " Mom, I need help. Can you talk to Gilly?"

To be continued...

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