OS: The Deal (Part 3 Updated) - Page 8

After they land in Lucknow, Arnav drives with Khushi to Sheesh Mahal.

Khushi: (To herself) What the! Why did he bring me here now? This is the stupid place where I met this stupid Laad Governor ASR. (scowls)

Arnav: (noticing Khushi) I thought it best to bring you here. It all started here so I want to end it here.

Khushi: (shocked) End what?

Arnav: You'll see. But first, dinner.

Khushi and Arnav enter the gardens where under a gazebo there is a long table with two chairs at either end of it. Upon reaching the table and on further inspection Khushi sees all the twenty dishes that she had asked Arnav to order. Arnav pulls the chair for her and she takes the seat still surprised that Arnav actually listened to her and ordered all 20 of them.

Khushi: You got them all?

Arnav: (nonchalant) Yes, I got them all.

Khuhsi: How?

Arnav: (a bit confused) What do you mean how? I told my men here to get them and they got it.

Khushi: You have men here?

Arnav: Yes. Now eat.

Khushi was happy to be eating all those dishes. It was the best of Lucknowi cuisine. So, obviously she ate a lot, till she could eat no more. After Khushi was done...

Arnav: I hope you liked the food.

Khushi: (with a bright smile) It was scrumptiously delicious.

Arnav: (smiling as well) Good. Lets go.

Khushi: Where?

Arnav: Just come.

Arnav led Khushi to his private chamber. It had a large bed, a television, a beautiful balcony, a very comfy couch and in front of the couch was a table laden with Lucknow's best sweets. Khushi was giddy with happiness by now. She turned around to find Arnav locking the door to the room and asking the servants not to be disturbed. That's when fear started to creep in.

Khushi: (To herself) What is this Laad Governor trying to do? First, he tricks me into coming here with him. Then, he feeds me all my favourite food. Now, these sweets. And, he asked the servants not to disturb and has locked the door. He already told me he will take me home in the morning. What is he going to do with me all night? Khushi, you are trapped. Who told you to listen to him so easily? Only lambs to be sacrificed are fed like he fed you today. Oh Devi Maiyya! Help Me!

Arnav: (seeing Khushi's worried expression) What happened?

Khushi: (nervously) W..w..why did you lock the door? I want to go out.

Arnav: Why? It's not the first time we are in a locked room together. And I locked the door because I don't want any interruptions.

Khushi: What don't you want interrupted?

Arnav: Relax Khushi. I'm not going to eat you up. I just want to talk. I don't want anyone to barge into the room during our meeting.

Khushi: Meeting? This is a meeting?

Arnav: Yes.

Khushi: Why do you want to have a meeting with me?

Arnav: Why do people have meetings? To make deals, of course.

Khushi: (laughing) A deal? (Arnav nods) Between you and me? (Arnav nods) No way.

Arnav: At least listen to what I have to say first. Take a seat on the couch. I will talk. You listen.

Khushi: No. I am not going to be forced into any deal with you again. No way.

Arnav: Come on Khushi. Just give me one chance. (Khushi moves her head from side to side) Okay, in return you can ask me three questions and I'll answer honestly. Promise.

Khushi: Ten questions.

Arnav: Ten? No five.

Khushi: Ten questions and you have a deal.

Arnav: Fine. Ten questions. Deal.

Khushi: (Khushi sits on the couch, reaches for a jalebi from a plate on the table, and takes a bite.) I'm listening.

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