IPKKND-Arhi FF: In Disguise *Chapter 9 on Page 112 - Page 9

Originally posted by: Anneyhuzaifah

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Originally posted by: nj123

nerdy arnav?? he's in disguise right, is he a secret agent or something?

Awesome FF...seems very interesting.

please continue soon.😃

CHAPTER 1

THE MUSEUM

"This is so boring. Didn't you find any other place?"

"No, Anjali. This is much more interesting than any other place I know."

"You know we could have gone shopping."

"Oh, come on. It's not like I bring you here every day," said Khushi waiving a hand at her.

Anjali sighed in disbelief. She couldn't believe that they were in a museum and that also on a Saturday evening, when they could have been doing something much more entertaining. Instead they were standing in the National Museum of Scotland.* No doubt, that the museum was one of its best in Scotland, but still she wished she was anywhere but here. Anjali gave Khushi a disgusted look.

Khushi gave her a sidway glance and smiled. She was quite aware of the fact that how much her friend disapproved of such places so she to force her to come. Although not much effort was required in that. She had made Anjali her favorite chocolate moist cake, with chocolate icing on the top to lure her. On top of that she had also promised her two assignments this semester.

Now Anjali wished that she had refused to come with her because she knew that whether she came with her or not, Khushi would have done her assignments, but it was the chocolate cake that had melted her heart.

Anjali had been Khushi's friend from the past three years and they both studied in the University of Scotland. First time they had met in the Mathematics class. They also kept enrolling in the same courses for the past years. Anjali was a very energetic and entertaining person to be with. She was always there for Khushi in times of need; although chances were less that Khushi was in trouble. Usually it was Khushi helping out Anjali. Whatever it was, their friendship had grown stronger day by day. Khushi still remembered her first day in college. It was the first time she had been to Scotland, and Anjali was the one to guide her around.

"I wished I had never told you about this museum," regretted Anjali.

Khushi was brought back from her reverie, "As though, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have come to know by other means."

Anjali knew that it was no use arguing with her, after all she was right, "So are we going to move forward or keep looking at this," she screwed her eyes in concentration to read the label, "Tyrannosaurus Rex?*," she completed.

Khushi nodded silently and moved forward.

"You know, I was born and brought up here but this is the first time I am coming to this Museum. All thanks to you Khushi Gupta," Anjali continued her ranting.

"Can you stop criticizing and let me enjoy this place."

"What do you expect me to do...keep quite?" Anjali asked, making a disgusted face, "We are the only two people over here."

Khushi looked around and realized that she was right. Except for them, there were only three other men in the area and all of them middle aged. One of them who had long light brown hair, was continuously staring at the Captain Cook's Shelton regulator clock*. His eyes were screwed in concentration, as if he had an x ray vision and could see the insides of the clock. The man's back was towards them, so they couldn't see his face properly.

Khushi ignored Anjali and moved forward. On the other hand, Anjali took her mobile out from the purse and started passing her time with it. She finally comprehended the fact that there was no way out of this situation.

Eventually their tour of the museum got over and they were about to leave when Anjali wanted to use the restrooms.

"Be quick. I will be waiting for you at the reception." Khushi called out to a hurrying Anjali.

Khushi was waiting for her at the reception when her eyes fell on a poster covering the wall behind the reception table.

LESOTHO DIAMOND EXHIBITION*

Miners in Lesotho have discovered a huge gem stone which may become the largest ever polished round diamond. It will be placed in Exhibitions all around the world. After travelling places like Russia and Japan, it will also be brought to the National Museum Scotland. The event will be held somewhere in March.

For more details, keep checking our website.

Event Attendance: Only Invitees

Khushi's face fell with disappointment at the last line. She walked towards the receptionist and asked her if there was any way she could get invites for the event. The receptionist explained that it wasn't possible.

Before Khushi could enquire any further, she heard a gasp behind her.

"Oh no! Not another one," Anjali gasped. She took hold of Khsuhi's hand and dragged her away from the reception area towards the exit, But before they could even cross the lobby area, the lights in the area went out.

"What has happened?" Anjali asked scared; her nails biting into Khushi's skin.

"I have no idea. Just relax." Khushi calmed her down.

It was extremely dark in the hallway, that Khushi could not even see Anjali next to her. They heard the receptionist picking up the telephone receiver and a split second later heard her acknowledge, "The lines have gone dead."

Khushi removed Anjali's hands from her, and sternly said, "Wait here. Don't move. I will just come back."

She was walking towards the reception when she felt someone walk past her. She might have not noticed, but someone's bare skin touched her. She screwed her eyes in the dark to get the glimpse of the person, but all in vain. She eventually ignored the source of disturbance on her way and reached the reception, "Maybe we can use our mobile to call the security."

"Lady, don't you think so I have already tried that out, but for some reason there is no signal on my mobile."

Khushi felt confused on what had suddenly happened, but before she could rack her brains any further, the lights in the lobby returned.

A ringing sound broke the piercing silence.

The receptionist quickly picked up the telephone call. She was merely nodding in silence or giving confirmations in yes and no, which meant that it was some higher authority on the other side of the line. Anjali had also come and stood by her now.

When the call ended, she said "Nothing to worry about. There was just a power failure."

Khushi was not convinced with what she said. Her instincts were telling her something else otherwise.

Anjali asked to leave as it was getting late. Finally they both left for home.

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Outside in black SUV, with tinted black windows, sat the brown haired main talking on the phone, "It has been stolen."

So guys did this turn out to be worth reading? I hope it wasn't that boring or did you run away by just reading the chapter name!!😆 On a serious note, are you understanding the story? I mean the way I have written it? Suggestions and complains are always welcome.

I really do want your honest opinions!

Actually I will come to know by the number of comments and likes I receive.

This chapter is for Anneyhuzaifa, who asked me several times to continue. To be honest I wasn't planning to continue because I received very less number of likes and comments. But for all those people who want to read this FF, I will update it but not that often.

Finally coming to my chapter, I know there was no Arhi in the first chapter, but trust me I have planned many scenes in the future chapters. I need to develop other characters also. And in my fiction Anjali is Khushi's best friend. More details about Khushi and Anjali will be disclosed as the story progresses. I also haven't given any character descriptions separately because I am going to give it in between chapters. All the things that I have marked with a star are facts. I think so you can guess who the brown-haired man is, if not then let it remain a secret. And please don't forget this diamond in the future, it plays a very important part in the story...more important than Arhi!!!😆

Do leave your comments. This goes out to all the silent readers. If I get more likes and comments, then the updates will be faster.😉😊

Thanks for reading!!!😊