Smitar's OS 2: Finding Khushi Part 8 Pg121(Mar 15) - Page 30

Smita,😊

Here is the interpretation for Part 5

Cancelling all his appointments, Arnav walked into Khushi's work place during her lunch break. Khushi who was clearing up her table, felt a soft breeze blow indicating the presence of the only person capable of making her feel so. When she looked up she knew her instincts were right on target. Arnav Singh Raizada, the man who haunted her dreams, the man who made her dream of him first and later shatter it, was present. His six foot frame clad in his trademark three piece suit had his eyes on her with such intensity that his caramel eyes took on a darker hue. She stared at him taking him in and memorizing all the details.

Without wasting time, he opened the conversation saying his Di, needed a secretary and she wants her offering a really tempting remuneration that was beyond her expectation. She looked at his impassive face and said that she already had a job. Hearing her reply, Arnav told her in a curt voice that his offer was way better than what she was doing and it paid well. Khushi bobbing her head agreed with what he had to say and later said that still she doesn't want it! Throwing a sheaf of notes on her table he ordered her to go with him. His audacity to throw money at her and his thought that a bundle of notes could make her go with him left her shocked and hurting. With a pain filled eyes she refused to comply and when he tried to grab her by her arm she pulled herself away from his reach. With eyes dripping icicles, she told him not to touch her. She was not his girlfriend Lavanya. She went on to say that she was not needed by Anjali, to arrange his engagement and wedding. The arrow found its mark. Her talk pierced Arnav's heart. Gulping the guilt, he informed her in a soft voice that he and Lavanya had broken up and she had returned to London. Khushi stood silently assimilating what he had to say and tried hard to keep her tears at bay. Hearing him declare about the cancellation of the plans for engagement, a stunned Khushi looked at him with sharp accusing eyes. She just managed to whisper that he had made Lavanya to cry too. His eyes flew to her and called out to her. But Khushi was way too engrossed in what she was saying. She told him that Lavanya wanted to be his wife and he knew about it. Yet he held it like a carrot and took it away. This time Arnav's mumble that Lavanya and he weren't suited was heard by her. She asked him scathingly, how was that they were not compatible not thought while announcing his intention to get married to Lavanya. She addressed him as Mr. Raizada, as an ex- employer. His protest was cut short by her saying that the laxity in his character was a problem that he needed to worry and not her, in an impersonal manner. Arnav's warning against her usage of such words to describe him went unheeded. Continuing her tirade, she told him that his anger was the root cause. It drives him to do foolish things. Though knowing whatever she told him were accurate, he bristled and ordered her not to talk like that. Khushi was beyond listening to his threats and orders. She challenged him by asking what he would do if she talks? He stepped towards her to engulf her in his embrace, close to his parched body, mind and heart that was yearning for her proximity, yearning for her scent that sent him to raptures, yearning for the touch of her silky soft skin, yearning for the smile that was exclusively meant for him, yearning for the twinkle in her eyes that transported him to the world of their own.. But Khushi once again douched the fire within him by darting behind the table nimbly with practiced ease.

She told him that his wish to throw her out of his house, since a few months had come true. Then why was he hell bent on getting her into his house again. Seeing her determined face he knew that she sought answers from him. But unfortunately he himself was not aware of it. Neither was he willing to find out nor was he ready to give her even if he knew.

His silence riling her, she asked that he hated her didn't he? He wanted her out of his life. He found her low status, middle class mentality way below his social circle didn't he? Then why was it that one moment he would push her away and the very next.. she couldn't continue as she found he too was reliving those wonderful romantic moments by the pool on Diwali night. Khushi turned her face away. Swallowing the lump in her throat she asked him, what was it he wanted or was he even aware of what he wanted. Arnav stared at her, and was silent, but knew what he wanted. He wanted her to be in his house, amidst his family, her presence that would bring in laughter with it. He was a man of few words. He was not one who was bestowed with a flair for words and in his moment of need the words eluded him..

Khushi told him to forget that she asked such questions. What difference would it make! It wouldn't be of any significance now. She finally bid him adieu. But Arnav Singh Raizada was not the one to listen. He ordered her to go home with him. Her refusal to comply, brought in a threat from him saying that she would rue at her decision. Arnav was determined to place her within the reach of his influence. But Khushi resolutely stood still and when he turned to leave, she asked him to wait for a second. Arnav thought she had come to her senses and turned around, just to see her gathering the bundle of notes and place it in his hand. Her touch while her fingers grazed his had him hitch his breath. Along with him he noted she too had been affected. The pulse in her throat was throbbing. Knowing that mere touch affected the other they could do nothing but stare.

The call received from Shuklaji the landlord of their house informed Khushi that their house had been sold to Amezing Developers. It was a bolt out of blue. While receiving the call Khushi had wondered why Shuklaji was calling her when the lease was under her Buaji's name. Shukla told her that the new owners had hiked the rent to Rs. 20,000/- and it was due the next day. The owner wanted the rent to be paid by 4 p.m. the next day. Khushi felt stumped but still asked him as to who the owner was. When she heard it was Arnav Singh Raizada, the tycoon, she thought he was more of a typhoon rather than tycoon, born to cause upheaval and hell bent on causing mayhem in her life. It was a bane that plagued her life. The more she tried to distance herself the more she was being pulled into the vortex. Tears pooled in her eyes and she thought that the Goddess in whom she had implicit trust was playing with her. Before cutting the call, Shukla giving her the address of the office warned her of the deadline. When the family heard about the hike in rent, Buaji's asthama played up. Giving her the inhaler they tried to make her comfortable. Her father watched this with helpless eyes. Once her breathing became normal, Khushi asked what their next step would be. When Amma asked how to meet such a huge amount every month, Buaji told her simply that they just couldn't afford it. So the solution lay in either shifting to a smaller house or return to Lucknow as Delhi was getting too expensive for them. The rest agreed with her. With just Buaji's pension and Khushi's salary it was difficult to meet the ends with the hiked up rent. Buaji told them that they could worry about it later. The matter that needed immediate attention was the rent to be paid the next day. Amma brought out her gold bangle and Khushi was asked by Buaji to pawn it at their regular jeweler and pay the money during her lunch break. She even asked Khushi whether she should accompany her. Seeing her Buaji sick Khushi told that she could manage, knowing that it was her fight and not her Buaji's.

Looking at Kishorilalji, their jeweler who had just told her that the bangle would fetch Rs.17,000/- she said she needed twenty. He asked her whether she had any other thing to pawn. Khushi seeing that it was half past three and there was no time to go home for another piece found she had only a pair of Payal, her mother's, her only heirloom. She was filled with sorrow to part with it. Since there was no time to waste, she quickly took it off, steeling herself by thinking that she had already lost her parents and now when her family was about to lose their roof over their head what use was the payal to her. Still her heart bled at parting with the payal that had adorned her ankle since she was an eight year old. Taking the money, without minding the drizzle, hailing a rickshaw she sped towards the Developers office to be on time.

Arnav Singh Raizada, who was sitting in his new office, saw that the time was five to four. He was sure that she would not be able to raise the needed amount, would come to him seeking more time and then bingo according to his plan he could manipulate her into coming to his home. Heaving a sigh of relief, that he has her cornered he relaxed. He thought his next step was to convince his Di of her necessity to have a personal secretary. While these thoughts were whirling in his mind his phone rang. The receptionist announced that Khushi Kumari Gupta had arrived. He instructed that she be sent to his cabin. He calmed his heart that had started pounding vigorously as soon as he had heard that Khushi had arrived.

In this update at every gauntlet thrown by Arnav Singh Raizada at her, Khushi Kumari Gupta tries to find a way to overcome it.

In the beginning Arnav orders Khushi to work in his house as his sister's PA but she refuses.

He offers her an enticing salary she spurns saying she already has one.

He offers her money to quit the job, she gives the wads back to him.

When she accuses him of playing with the feelings of Lavanya and casts a shadow on his character, he warns her against usage of such words. She refuses to heed.

When he tries to hold her, she avoids it adroitly.

When the rent of her house is increased after he bought it, and she was given a deadline to pay within a day, she and her family manage to raise the amount and take decision to shift.

"Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived"

~ Abraham Lincoln

This fight is not just with each other but also within oneself too. Their minds quell what their heart says.

That's why it is AT LOGGERHEADS

That's it from me. Hope you enjoy it!

Nooo smita !!!!

Originally posted by: sayali_d23

Simtaji...

ok.. Vil grab some coffee til u post... 😊

Its been more then 40 min Smitajiii... Aapke 10 min bhrama ji ke 10 min jaise hain kya? 😆

Okk this part reminded me so much of wht happened in shw whn khushi moves out of RM...

Felt bad for khushi tht she has to lose her mothers payal due to arnav... Hope one day he gets thm bak for her...

I m looking forward for arnavs shocked reaction whn she vil dump the money on him... Arrogant beasttt ...

RES

Damn making Khushi helpless is Arnav's hobby.

Ouchhh...what a heartbreak ...lovely dear lovely

Arnavji, it's high time you realise that you are dealing with Khushi Kumari Gupta.

Asr dont know who he dealing with...if he was determined, kushi will double it on her side...dont give in kushi!!...let him bring you back e right way...