Arshi FF: Ours Arnav-Khushi: Dil se Dil tak-CH :63,pg 242(NEW) - Page 26

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Dil se dil tak

Chapter 20

Arnav was waiting for the lift to arrive. It was still stuck at 8th floor. It came at 9th floor and then again it halted. Many people were coming in and out of lift which was making it upride slow. Arnav looked at second lift which was adjacent to him. It was at 10th floor. He moved a bit and stood near the 2nd lift. When the 2nd lift was almost above to open, he gets a call from anjali if he was still upstairs. She requested him to bring one envelope which she had kept on her table. He was walking towards her cabin, when khushi came out of the lift. She saw a person in blue coat moving towards Anjali cabin. What a personality. Who might be he , she wondered. Then she kept observing him walking. He looks like Arnav from behind. ,‘Oh khushi, why would he come here?”

“Hold on Di. I am just getting in” Arnav said and entered Anjali’s cabin. Khushi abruptly stopped, did not make any movement. It was Arnav voice. Uski awaj mai dhoka kha jaun?.,No way. She walked slowly. Her each and every step reminding her of every meeting with Arnav. Eyes fixed on Anjali’s room. She slowly came towards her room, and tried to peep inside. But she was not able to see anyone.

“Di. Its not there. Are you sure? You kept here? . She again heard the slow voice coming from the room. .It was though not very clear, but she wanted to make sure if its’really arnav. SHould I open? Its anjali’s cabin? Its ok. I could make some bahana. At least my doubts will be cleared. She was above to open the door when she heard someone calling her name and she jerked suddenly.

“I think ANjali left for the event. She is not in”. Khushi turned aside to look, it was Akash. Khushi breath was heavy. “Oh is it?” Khushi asked,her voice bit laud as she was suddenly in panic state when akash called her suddenly. “Di. I did search in all drawers. I am not finding any of your written envelope”. He had moved to the corner end to find in one of her drawer, when khushi had tried to peep in. It was when he was looking at her personal small shelf when he heard a female voice “oh is it?” Arnav suddenly looked towards the door. What the F**K. This voice…? He left everything on table and went near the door to open it.

“Anything important? “Akash asked. “No Nothing.. She had asked me toshow some report. Not important. “ Khushi tells and walks indirection where akash was standing. Akash nodes

“Actually I had just left my mobile, in conf1 . I will just get it”

“I think its in my cabin. You just left after our meeting”.

As khushi entered in Akash cabin, Arnav opened the door. He did not see anyone. “Lots of unwanted thoughts are bad for you Arnav.!“ He told to himself. On finding the envelope, he came out of the room and made his way towards lift

Akash meanwhile asked khushi to attend the function. She would get many interesting information about the pipeline projects. Khushi politely said, that she will surely try to attend. She made an excuse of work and took her mobile. Khushi came out of the room, looking at her mobile. She was looking at few messages, standing outside the door of akash cabin,, when the lift came and ARnav went inside. SHe lifted her head and felt the presence of someone going inside. She looked back towards anjail’s cabin again. “leave khushi. You are thinking too much” She then walked towards her desk.

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“Di. I will make a move after your talk gets over”. He accompanied ANjali, Manohar in car towards the venue.

“Arni, we shall together leave after the performance event.”ANjali said

“Common Di, I can’t sit there watching your employees perform” Arnav made quirky reply.

“ANjali how do you expect him to stay there to watch the whole event?.He is used to more fancy events….He is attending the event, that’s enoughfor me” Manohar tells ,”

“Dad!. I am not saying him to stay to see for employee performance.There Is a famous Chinese band performing before that. Arnie,I had sent you an iternary. didnot you see?” Arnav made a face, clearly stating he did not see.. “I guessed it so. You might have not seen”. Anjali told.

“you should not miss that band performance.”

“Done. But I would leave immediately to club post that performance.”

“Even we will be joining you. It’s my party and you can’t leave me and go before” ANjali says

“WE? Is dad joining there? You are not coming over dad. I can’t see you having drink there with a 20 year old, when you are not into business.”

“NO!. Its me and Akash” ANjali said

“Akash? Why so? Arnav asked

“Common Arnie. Just to celebrate. I have called him.” As anjali said, Arnav looked at other side of window

“Why does kids grow up! They want to party all night and want me to retire soon from everything soon.. .. Uff I enjoy my stay at London.”.Manohar said

“Dad! Both anjali and arnav raised their eyebrows

When khushi came back to her desk her Chinese counterparts forced her to come to the event. “One of friend had in admin department had told us. Look like some of the people coming today for event are vegan. So you definitely get veg food “ “Veg food?” khushi eyes widened , smile on her face. . “And also you are working so late,this will be change for you. Khushi agreed finally, packed her laptop and joined them in office cabs which will drop them to function hall.

There were many people coming out of respective cabs. Khushi lone Indian, her team mates were most of them juniors and they suddenly disappeared in different group. She walked alone inside looking curiously at each and everything around her. She entered to the common hall where there were 2 entries to the main auditorium. One for employees entry and one for the top management people, board members and other chief guest. The common hall had few counters were certain quiz on projects had kept, there were other project demonstrations, walls had different technology prints. Employees were keenly rushing to have a look everywhere. Khushi in curiosity was going through each slide on wall. She reached other side of the hall, reading about some google collaborated project , when she heard a conversion from behind. Next voice left her stunned. In shock, she slowly turned behind. Arnav was standing there in blue open blazer, light blue shirt.He was standing with 2 other person. Manohar was indeed introducing Arnav to some business partner.

She turned immediately back again to face the wall. Her palm covered on her mouth. This is totaly…she did not have any word... Why the hell is here?. It was the place she least expected him, or she least imagined he would ever meet him and this place it could come in last thought.. She remembered her last conversion. “Hope to not see you again?” ! This cant be reality. Shit Shit…. She slowly turned again to see him. He was not there. She looked ahead , raiing her head, he was not able to be seen. she then looked to her left , only to go in shock. Arnav was on his phone talking with someone. Standing just adjacent to her. She immediately turned herself toward opposite direction. She moved few steps forward, pressing her finger , her back towards him. She slowly tried to move away from that position. In between she turned and looked at him. She moved fast and stood behind one of the large group of people standing . She stood behind them and slowly peeped Arnav from there.

“What the hell I he doing here ?....Please god. Please. Don’t make me face him again.”. She remembered how last their meeting was a tug of war, her photo with him in paper. Thank god. My face was not clearly visible. I can’t take again any risk. He is famous. People will surely keep taking pics of him and I don’t want to be again talk of the town. No Khushi!. Move from here. Don’t let him see you. Did not you remember last time how badly he told to move out of his car!. You don’t fit in his box. She kept seeing him. As the crowd started moving inside the auditorium, khushi slowly kept her footsteps, her each step looking at the direction of Arnav. Arnav turned towards the crowd, even though his eyes were not on Khushi, khushi felt a sense of nervousness if he could see her even within large group. She quickly moved inside auditorium and sat frozen. Unbelivable, life made her to face him again..But everytime she sees him, her attraction toward him never go off. Everytime she saw him, she feels like she will go crazy. His personality is surely not to take an eyesoff. She can’t be blamed.

Arnav came inside and was sitting beside his father. Top management had taken the first 3 rows. There were few introductory speeches, slides shows on growth, revenue etc. Khushi’s mind was elsewhere, her eyeballs moving in every corner. Did they call him for this event? Many companies will call some performers or famous personalities. Will he come on stage/ What he has to perform? Even for a minute she did not even think he could be brother of ANjali. Then there was a speech by Anjali R Goel(ANjali raijyada Goel). Due to divorce proceeding just completed Anjali name change was still in process...Now she was in process of removing Goel from her surname. With the moment Anjali stepped on stage. Khushi’s focused shifted back to her. Anjali gave an ovation speech. There was proud in manohar and Arnav eyes. Khushi kept starring at her. Anjali’s way of talking, her posture, her style of commands, words , confidence , her attire,she observed her intricate details. She wished to see herself standing in her position and lead someday. I want to do something big with my career? But the big question for her, will the marriage put down all her aims? Will Aman ever support me in this journey. I want to become successful career women. To see myself in top management just like her. ANjali is so lucky. Then she thought for a while, an obvious question she self raised, Is she married? I need to search about her sometime . How do they handle this work personal life balance? She is so fit and fab too. The event was later preceded with award ceremony of the year, thanking to old employees. She was waiting if they would invite Arnav could come on stage, but then there was chinese band performance. Due to the sound effect of band upon that her constant fear of clashing with arnav again, her head started aching. No khushi,it better to leave from this place, I can’t face him again., she decided to leave the hall soon. She stood and came out slowly from last corner seat. She was proceeding towards the office cab .She wanted to quickly sit in cab not moving anywhere.. She was going towards exit when one of admin employee who knew her asked her to have food and go. Still there is one hour for cab to start.“There is vegan food specially ordered. There was all non veg food for employees. But there was request from organizers for vegan food for few.

“No I will sit in cab. Not hungry. “

“Hey cab door will be locked still. Stll 1 hour for function to get over.

“oh “ She thought she can’t simply wander outside. It’s too cold. Since she thought there is time for event to finish, she will check for food before everyone start coming in. She went inside the food section hall. She saw that caterers were arranging everything. She glanced every stall and finally found the veg palate , she took her serving of some food and came and stood near one of corner overlooking road, near to window. She gets a watsapp call from her mother. She did not wanted to miss since it could be about sheetal. She was happy to hear shyam had called and told everything is fine. She was still telling her concern about sheetal, when the top dignitaries started coming over for drink and food. Khushi did not realize people had already coming in. ‘hmm.I think i am thinking too much.. Did you have your dinner khushi?”

“Kya khana amma. Aisa lag raha , ek bhooke haathi ko ek gajar thama diya. Na spice na oil. Na samosa,no chat, Iam missing India so much... She did not realize her words were so loud. Atleast loud enough for someone’s ears who too least expected her to see her again. Arnav suddenly stopped and turned to his left. Khushi was standing there and talking in her usual way so loud and with was having her food.

“What the F*k’ what the hell is she doing here?” He was seeing straight to her

“ARnav?” Manohar called. “Dad,you carry on. 5min” He told his dad he would join.

“He kept his foot forward in left direction. This lady has been bothering me so much nowdays. The hell, iam trying to avoid her thoughts and here she is again standing infront of me!. Unbelievable. “

He took slowly 2nd step towards her. His gaze fixed on her looking at that expression of her while talking. And then he stopped suddenly. “Hope not to see you again” He had told in their last meet. He remembered her words too “I hope not to see you again”. I could not simply go there and meet her!. Common Arnav. Is that your echelon? Did not you finally decide you should give least importance to such people. That rumour of you with her. He was again in public place. He was sure, if he proceeds to talk with her, definitely it will be again matter of gossip. He changed his mind and turned and went towards where anjali and akash were standing. But he did not miss to see her again while going. Even though he was talking with different people, his eyes kept staring at her.

Kushi suddenly realized people coming in. She did not dare to look here and there. She quickly finished her food. But her gaze again wandered if she could spot him somewhere. Arnav was standing at the opposite side. In front of him was Akash standing.. She thought he hasn’t come still. So she kept the plate quickly and moved out as fast as she could. Arnav tilted his head again a bit to see khushi again, but this time she was not to be seen.

“Where did she go?What was she doing here?. She don’t work here for sure. Is she part of some organizing committee? He did not even think of slightest chance of Khushi could work there and could be some key resource in one of the project. May be he could not even imagine, Khushi to be that talented.” “leave Arnav. Good she left!. “

Khushi quickly went inside the cab and sat there when the cabs doors were opened.. 20mins turned. she sat idle, She did not even dare to come out , checking the time again and again, still 20min remaining for cabs to start she thought.. Due to the cold, she suddenly felt the urge to go the toilet.

“Isko bhi abhi aana tha?.. Kuch bhi conrol ho jayega, but how should I control this. Bhagwan itna kyu test kar rahe ho”.

She finally got down , her eye making dynamic movement everywhere. “Please, Please don’t make me to face him. sHe folded her hand and prayed seeing toward sky. Khushi, even if you happen to meet him. You are not going to talk anything rubbish. You will just ignore and move. With Shivering hands she went near the building entrance. she searched for the toilet signboard and finding one, she soon rushed inside and had a sigh of relief, One for not coming face to face with Arnav and second for obvious reason for passing the loo in that urgency. She came out after washing hands and was rushing towards the office bus in that marathon walking speed when she dashed Arnav.

Khushi eyes wide, kept her hands on her mouth, but ARnavexpression cold.

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India

Shyam and shyam were travelling to kumta village, a journey of 2 day through train when he mentioned her that, he did spoke to her mother and she is happy with her decision of working. Sheetal was silent. Many questions popping in her mind, her inner soul not approving of anything deep beneath. A sense of fear, but again she would come to a compromise that, it;s just matter of 6 months. Shyam was happy that he would be getting his money and everything is going as per his plan.

sHyam though never had proper job, he kept lying sheetal everytime. After getting removed from the garment factory, he was always into illegal job. Lately he was into broker job of arranging and giving information on girls and arranging them to high profile client. Into the business, he wanted to take up on his own hand, than doing middle agent. He received some information of dubai clients. He wanted to setup contacts, hire few people. He needed money. He needed time to think. The idea of selling her in village seem good to him, no one could trace her nor would she dare to ever come in public after getting raped by thakur. Biggest crime was his parent knew and yet they thought it was perfectly ok to sell her, considering she was not fit for their son.

“He did not have any regrets of selling sheetal to thakur. He did not clearly have any emotions on neither women nor love. He came to know about the thakur few days before from his friend. Thakur, a widower age of 40 did not go for 2nd marriage because of his belief in astrology that his 2nd marriage can create havoc on his health. He was womanizer,but he did not like going out in arms of prostitutes. He did not like that. He did not wanted simply to bring anyone and spend night. So he was preferring girl from certain family, and would keep them for period of few month. And he preferred women from the age group 25- 35, because he felt anything below are too young . Above 35 are too old. Something in between are more mature and can fit to his needs. But the only problem, all will be married. So he did not mind that, considering they should be good looking, are in good health condition. He would give lump sum amount to their family members. Sometimes, wives of many husband will be ready on instant, considering thakur will give huge amount for just few months . Their Only job to satisfy him for certain period. Husbands who are greedy and ready to sell,will end through agent with their wives photographs. Everything handled by his agents. Everything legally on papers. He was living into big haveli, and reserved the 3rd floor for that.Isolated yet beautifull to satisfy his pleasures. None of the voices can go out,nor the person till thakur himself frees them. Many women till now were from poor family, they did not had options to raise any voice. All it mattered to them was money. They stayed for a term and would silently go with huge money which would make their future. Only condition he has put is medical checkup, free from AID, should not get pregnant. He was taking care of all expenses.

But this time it was sheetal. Shyam had heard it from his friend in village. He thought hard , sheetal is not a girl would can agree at any condition. But he needed money. Money to enjoy his life. Money to go dubai.He had sent her photo to his agent. Sheetal beings so beautiful, charming, Thakur was mad on her. He wanted her at any condition and the deal went smoothly.

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Shanghai

Khushi eyes wide, kept her hands on her mouth , ARnav expression cold.

Both of them remembered their last conversion again and again. Destiny again bought them together..

They were looking at each other. No one spoke.

Zindagi ittefaq hai, kal bhi ittefaq thi, aaj bhi ittefaq hai .Apni nazar mili rahi, Rang yoon hijama rahe, Waqt yoon hithama rahe, Saaz ki lay pe jhoom le,Zulf ke khamko choom le,Sab ek ittefaq hai

For khushi it was challenging. It’s her Arnav. But she wanted to be more careful. she was hurt by his act of talking rudely with fans. Khushi pinched her hand, tempting to speak something to him. Before Khushi decided to break that silence engulping between them, Arnav walked away. Khushi turned and saw him, surprised, for he has not spoken anything. Drop of tears in her eyes, reason even she did not know. Sometime you don’t need any reason to shed that drops of water.

Once ARnav make decision, it’s rare he would run away from it. He had decided not to give any importance to her. But he knew khushi will speak something with her usual high pitch and fancy expression. But she was silent. It pinched him. But it’s what he wanted after all . so he decided to make a move . He looked at those hazel eyes again and walked in opposite direction.This time he did not look behind, because he knew khushi would be seeing him

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Next day Aman called Khushi after reaching the pudong International airport, Shanghai. He had explained his itinerary in advance to khushi .He would get freshen up in airport. Khuhi politely agreed. It was Aman who was thinking if khushi would invite him to her flat, but there were no such any discussions from her side. He asked her where they should meet up? And Khushi mentioned few places which he should not miss to see coming to shanghai.

“ok. But I have midnight flight. so have plenty of time”

“If you want we can go for city sightseeing.

“No Khushi, . I need to spend time with you. And I don’t want to waste that precious moment where we don’t get that privacy to sit and talk”

This was all new to khushi. This was getting tough for her.She never had any like this outing with any boy before. She finally gave him her plan before he left from shanghai.

AMan called her after getting freshened up from airport. She then packed few eatable for her. It had become usual practice for her. She can’t trust if she would get the veg food. So she would carry snacks all time with her. Aman reached exactly to the point where khushi mentioned. There was some sort of hiccups with both of them. She smiled at him and he smiled at her. Aman had last seen her in saree, orange saree. And then today in jeans, winter jacket. Covered from head to toe. ‘

“Hiie.. You waiting from long time? “

“No. Just came”.

“You looking different” Aman said

Khushi gave a surprised smile. “like a Chinese?” khushi asked.

Aman laughed. “No. I mean had seen you in traditional. Never saw you in these outfits.I mean in your FB pics, most are traditional.’

“hmm I love that way. But can’t wear winter jacket on a saree right?”

“You look beautiful in every way”. Aman and khushi eyes werestraight to straight.

“How was your journey? “khushi wanted to divert this topic and his focus from her. He clearly want ed to get more close to her.

“Boring. Long routes are hectic.Anyway it reached early morning. So took a short nap . Bit fresh now”

Khushi smiled. They then formally talked about their project and work life.

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After partying whole night, Anjali clearly needed a lemon juice to come out of the hangover. But for Arnav, he was used to partying hard all night. He was eagerly waiting for ANjali to get to her normal self. He wanted to get answer for one question which was bothering him all night. If it was someone else, he would have not dare to bother, but it was his sister and her life. He needed answer. The view of Anjali dancing close with Akash last night was bothering him. He did not want to open discussion in front of his Dad. As soon as he saw his dad leaving outside for meeting with one of the business partner, he went to Anjali .

“You did not have that many drinks as I had and that’s y you look better. “ Anajli said as she saw him coming inside. Arnav did not reply anything. He wanted to come straight to the point.

“Di, something is bothering me” he folded his hands and stood near corner of her dressing table and looked at anjali .

“Whats Arnie. It’s strange that there are things in the world which bothers my little bro.” she came near to him.

“Do you by any chance in relationship with Akash ? Arnav looked at her eye.Will she lie or tell me the truth

Anjali suddenly turned her face away from arnav. “Di ,I want the answer” ANjali was silent

“I like him, I like his company and most important I will be happy when I am with him”

“Don’t you think, there is trouble over there? “ Arnav asked anjali, but she was silent.

“For god sake Di, you just came out of bad divorce a 2 months before? And this akash, Isnt he married? Is it just comprised relation for joy of sex or something you are serious?

““I feel, the person should exactly do the things what makes him happy . Isn’t it was you who had told me”

“Exactly. But that things should not make you again fall back in pit.You married jiju just after graduation, neither dad nor do I wanted you to settle so soon. But you went ahead. I knew it would fall out.,but you did not listen. And what exactly happened?”

“I was in love ARnie. And may be things didnot work out between us..”

“And what was the end result? You went into depression. “ Arnav pitch was high. He suddenly saw anjali was hurt. He went near to where she sat, knelt down and caressed her hand. “ Di, I just care for you. I don’t want you to make same mistake again. One night stand is ok, you hang out that’s ok,but don’t get serious. Don’t invest your emotions; don’t let your heart rule. I mean he is married, if he decides to be with his family, Di, hope you understand what I am saying”

“Arnav, He knows in and out of me. He don’t have any problem in this relationship”

“Uff Di. Look at you, the most beautiful, successful, business women .He can only reap benefits.

“Akash loves me. And I love him too. That’s what matters now. Iam happy wherever this relation Is heading”

“You are not understanding. This love you are saying is bull shit. All you want is each other need in bed and that would just end when the fire will distinguish”

“Look , who is saying about love. You? The person who never , ever fallen nor has belief in love. You would never understand these emotions ,until and unless you fall in love Arnie . The moment you will be in love,nothing would matter. “

“ Di, I dont think I would fall seriously in love, but I would never dare to love someone who is not mine. Either she should be mine or no one else, If she is someone else’ then she cannot be mine!. To make it clear, I cannot even think of someone if I know she is of some one else.. and you are dating a married man which you will regret !.

He gets up and goes out of the room, closing the door hard behind him.

“There is someone somewhere definitely made for you my little brother. May be you will understand what it means to fall in love”.

Arnav gets a call from his Chinese celebrity friend whom he had met last time. He invited him to join for lunch in famous restaurant of shanghai tower at 100th floor.

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Khushi got so much involved when she was telling him about her project and her responsibilities. Aman was pretending to listen to her. But he was looking in her deep eyes. He wanted to hold her hand and walk. Wanted to kiss her, but he knew it’s all too early. Still a very long day pending,he thought.

“Hey I love you”. AMan suddenly says walking across the bund(walkingpath across the channel of river). Khushi suddenly looked at him bit shocked.This was the statement she least expected from him so soon. “Ah so soon. She gulped her breath. I mean Youstill don’t know anything about me”. She said it directly.

“May be , But I have started developing feelings for you.” He looked at her. He holds her hand “And I want to keep saying this to you for the rest of my life. Please marry me soon”.

“ab shaadi ke dates to pandit ji ke haato mai hai.” She smiled,and pinched herself hard for talking nonsense when he is getting so involved.

“You are unbelievable.” He smiled .

“Shall we go to Shanghai tower? I think its 2nd largest tower in the world. You should not miss that” khuhsi said changing the subject matter.

As they walked , khushi lost in her own thoughts. This guy is so good, charming, yet still why I am not getting attracted towards him? Something pulls me back. I am going to get married with him soon; and yet no special feelings. Will this be compromise marriage for me? A relation where you are good to other person, but your heart will never really beat for them.

Zindagi ek ittefaq hai. …..

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Thank you:)

Woah!!!

Wonderful update..

Anjali is right.. Arnav will soon realize he is in love with Khushi though she is engaged to Aman..

Also, I guess Aman and Khushi are going to meet Arnav in next update.. Arnav will know Khushi is his great fan and Khushi will know about Arnav n Amans friendship..

Waiting for next update eagerly

Love

Vandie

Nice story

Feeling sad for Sheetal

wow so next update is really gonna be interesting as aman is going to meet khushi . i will feel khushi bad time is going to start now cos i dont think so khushi's lie is gonna be hidden now.cant wait to see arnav coming to know that she is his huge fan and aman fiance .its gonna be hell ride for her. so anjali and akash are a thing inspite of him being married something diff from rest of stories i have read. cant wait now this is really interesting story.my query to u is arnav going to start hating khushi?

The great face off will happen at the tower. Will be fun.

Originally posted by: Vandie

Woah!!!

Wonderful update..

Anjali is right.. Arnav will soon realize he is in love with Khushi though she is engaged to Aman..

Also, I guess Aman and Khushi are going to meet Arnav in next update.. Arnav will know Khushi is his great fan and Khushi will know about Arnav n Amans friendship..

Waiting for next update eagerly

Love

Vandie

Thanku so much:) will try to post soon

Originally posted by: raki

Wonderful update

Thanku so much

Originally posted by: sanjanasree

Nice story

Feeling sad for Sheetal

Thanku so much. Life is not easy for many..

Originally posted by: CHUNNU99

AWESOME.

Thanku so much