ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 1 - COMPLETED - Page 33

Prologue

That was so awesome and loved how you described abt arnie changing to asr
awesome

part 1

Hmmm so arnav and kushi had already met..interesting
awesome update

Chapter 2

Great update
loved it
loved the bond all 4 shared

Chapter

Awww... arnav he is getting pain after pain
looking forward to next part

Loved it
sorry for commenting late just read all 3 chaps in one go
loved arnav in first two chapters.really feel bad for arnav he is totally broken
loved arnav payal and akash bonding
update soon

Just finished reading 3 chapters . Brilliant writing , Welldone countinue soon plz very intersting story

I loved reading... Waiting to read more...

Arnav and Shashi agreed to carry out the operations from Mumbai, India. Shashi warned him that Arnav would need to travel often to India to proceed with paperwork and dealings, to which Arnav agreed. Working with company is not something new to Arnav. When he turned 12years old, he choose to spend time with his dad to learn about the company, its ethics and the way his dad carried out operations always fascinated him. Since then, he actively participated in learning how his dad strengthened the business. This is one of the reasons for him to choose Fashion Designing as his career.

After Shashi bid good bye to Arnav, Shashi walked to his car parked in the visitors parking. When he was about to get into the car, he noticed a familiar personality walking little farther. He was shocked to see her, his own daughter walking with her friends, involved in some serious conversation.

Khushi Kumariji...He cried out loud. Thats how he referred her daughter always. He never took her name without Ji as he named her after his mother. Thats one of the reason Khushi hated her name. Shashi raged and flushed with anger to see Khushi, in that university, in NewYork, in USA.

Khushi was shocked to see her father standing few feet away. How did he know that I am here. This was the question that first prompted in her mind, shivering her frame.

Khushi sent her friends away and she approached her father.

Papa, aap, yahaan?

What the hell are you doing here? You were supposed to be in London, right? He asked flaring up his nostrils angrily.

Papa, I was about to tell you...

Oh really? Did you set any auspicious date and time to break the news? What are you doing here anyway? Are you visiting anyone here? Shashi is losing patience at lightning speed.

Papa, I heard great things about this school. So I wanted to continue my final year here. She spoke half truth.

But I refused you to come to USA, right?

I know, but I couldnt miss this opportunity.

I dont care. You are not supposed to be here.

But why Papa, I dont understand. You kept me away in London, pretty much all my life. I am tired of that place. You never allowed me to study in Mumbai either and when I wanted to move to USA, you denied that as well. Why do I have to stick my ass only in London? Why do I have to stay away from you and amma? Khushi confronted Shashi, and broke into tears expressing her loneliness she went through many years.

Shashi didnt bother much to her tears as something else is going on in his mind, When did you come here?

Its been three and a half months.

3 Months? Dammit.

Where are you staying?

Payal, she is my childhood friend. You have seen her before.

Any other friends?

Papa, why do you...

Just answer my question, dont taste my patience.

Payal, Akash and Arnie.

Arnie?

We call him Arnie. His full name is Arnav Singh Raizada. Shashi threw his hands in air in exasperation hearing her. He mentally calculated the time frame she entered into Arnav's life and the day his family met with the accident. His brows contracted worriedly and he looked very disturbed.

What have you done Khushi? Thats the first time ever Shashi called her as Khushi without tagging KumariJi.

Khushi was surprised and little elated to hear him call her like that. But that didnt last long when she heard her father again.

Get inside the car, we are leaving to Mumbai.

Mumbai? Why?

I said get in.

I am not coming Papa. I have to finish the semester.

You can graduate in India.

Papa, I am not coming. She screamed top of her voice.

Get inside the goddamn car. NOW!

Papa please, just 3 more months, and I will be done.

You didnt hear me properly. I didnt give you any choice here. Get inside.

Papa please. Why cant I stay here? What are you hiding from me? Please papa, just 3 more months. She cried holding his shoulder.

Khushi, let me just say that someone's life is in danger with your presence around them. Because of your stupidity, a whole family is ruined and a wealthy man is now left with nothing but became orphan.

My presence? I ruined someone's family?

Dont ask me any details. I cant reveal it at the moment. If you trust your dad, please get inside the car, no questions asked. He commanded.

She remained silent and looked at him accusingly for leaving so many questions unanswered. Before she stepped into the car, she took quick glance at the school one last time.

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Akash, I cant believe this girl.

Who?

Cookie. She just sent me message that she is going to India for good. She said somebody is going to come and pick up her stuff.

Arnav who was sitting in the same room, looked up at Payal in shock but he didnt utter a word.

What? You must be kidding? Akash asked grabbing Payal's phone to read the message by himself.

I am leaving for good. Thanks for having me. I had best time in my life with you, Akash, and Arnav. I am sorry if I hurt anyone. Cookie.

Boy, she is serious. She is saying truth. Akash spoke looking at Arnav.

Arnav gritted his teeth, fisted his palms and walked to his room closing the door behind him. He noticed that she referred him as Arnav just as he wanted.

I cant believe she is so irresponsible towards her career. What a waste of money. He mentally thought. He felt restless and paced across the room thinking of her. Ever since he came to know about her relation with NK, he adamantly, completely shut her off even in his thoughts. Its not that he loved her or in denial of her committed status; its just he wanted to stay away from her pull to concentrate on his goals. In fact, its still a questions mark for him on why he felt so possessive of her. Last time, when he asked her to get out of his apartment, he broke down, his heart ached seeing tears in her eyes. One word, one apology, or a single touch of his would have closed the distance between them but he chose not to. Because he soon accepted the reality that she belongs to someone else and he cant act normal with her when she doesnt belong to him. Thats why he always put on his straight face, ignoring her presence blatantly all times they came across each other. He started to deny his own feelings to a point that his ambition, his goals took over his soft feelings for her and for people.

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Shashi, aap aagaye. Garima greeted her husband in her Mumbai residence.

Garima Gupta, beloved wife of Shashi, is very sweet, sensible, and kind hearted. No one ever heard her raising her voice over her husband or her daughter. She is extremely spiritual and firm believer of astrology just like her husband. Khushi is the only exception in her family. She believes in God but not superstitious as her parents are. Garima knows why her husband went to New York but she was surprised to see her daughter standing behind Shashi.

Khushi, How come you are here? Shashi, you are supposed to go to New York right? Garima asked with confused expression on her face.

Go to your room. Shashi commanded Khushi. He didnt speak utter a word in their entire journey. He is completely lost and devastated to learn that Khushi is connected to Arnav's loss.

Khushi did as she was told. She looked tempered and angry for pulling her out of college and most importantly she is already missing NK. Like an arrogant teenager, she had no interest to speak to her parents after what her father has done. She was glad to be sent to her room.

After she left, Garima asked Shashi worriedly, What happened? How come Khushi is with you? You went to meet Chote, right?

The incident that we have been avoiding for 19years after all happened beyond our control and our daughter is responsible for that. Shashi spoke with choked up voice and his eyes welled up thinking about lonely Arnav.

Matlab? What do you mean? I dont get you.

Khushi moved to USA.

What? When? Why didnt she tell us?

She moved three and half months ago.

Hey devimaiyya. And?

She moved to NewYork, to the same university as Chote's.

Oh God. Then?

Then what. She mentioned Chote as one of her friends.

She knows him? Does that mean Aran bhaiyya, Komal bhabhi ka death? Please say No.

I wish I could Garima, but thats the haunting truth which we will have to live with all our lives. How much me and Aran sacrificed to keep them away. She ruined 19 years of longing, friendship, and their family leaving Chote alone to battle his life. Shashi broke down into tears remembering their friendship, their separation and the two buddys' sacrifices.

Shashi, You did everything you can to stop it happening. If its in Chote's destiny, how could we totally blame our daughter. Garima tried to reason out.

I cant believe you are saying this Garima? How dare she change universities without telling us? What does she think of us?

Shashi, forget about all that. First tell me hows Chote? Has he moved on?

He is OK. He has moved on more than we imagined.

Matlab? Did he ask for any financial help?

No. He asked me to work for him.

What?

He didnt ask for any money. Instead he said he is going to pay me salary. Shashi smiled nodding his head in amusement.

And you agreed to him and returned without offering him anything?

What else should I do? I certainly didnt wanna give him money and insult his goals and ambition.

But he has got no one to support him, How will he manage everything.

He will do just fine. I will have an eye on him. Dont worry.

Achaan listen to me. You know how Khushi is, how impulsive she gets if she needs anything. You refused her to go to USA because you already knew Chote is studying somewhere in that country. But she doesnt know that right. In fact she doesnt know any of these. We cant really blame her. She is still very young, at very naive age.

She is not as naive as you think, Garima. A girl who can move all by herself from one country to another, is much smarter than you think. She is all to be blamed Garima. First thing, she should have listened to us, trusted us when we said NO. I am not going to forgive her ever. Shashi exclaimed and Khushi heard his last loud statement from her room.

She felt guilty, she has never seen her father so upset. NK was just one reason for her move. She genuinely wanted to study in that college. She was planning to surprise her parents with her degree certificate thinking her dad will be proud of her. She realized she did a terrible mistake unknowingly and unintentionally but she is not sure whose family she ruined and how her presence affected that family. She walked towards the living room where her parents are.

Papa...

Shashi turned away hiding his tears.

Papa, I am sorry. I never seen you in such state. I guess I did something really terrible to put you both in this situation. But I dont understand what I did. Please tell me, what have I done, Papa?

Just go to your room Khushi! He shrugged her off.

No, I am not going anywhere without answers. And why are you calling me Khushi suddenly. I will correct my mistake if you tell me. Please tell me.

I dont think you ready to handle it Khushi. Because the day you will come to know, it will shook your ground off your feet. He walked away.

Tears trickled down her eyes. Her father never spoke to her that way. She felt guilty and stood there in silent tears. Garima felt bad seeing Shashi and Khushi in that state. She rubbed Khushi's back and consoled her, He is very disturbed since last few months as he lost his best friend. He will be fine. Dont take it too personally.

Amma, at least you tell me what happened?

8 more years Khushi, you will come to know everything. Just be careful and dont end up doing anything stupid,

Amma?

No beta, dont force me. Your dad is right. You are too young to handle it. When time comes, we will tell you everything. Give him sometime. He will come around. Go and get ready for dinner.

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Arnav bagged his first contract with KG Designs, who are known for their stupendous baby collection, with help of Shashi. What Arnav doesnt know is that the owner of KG Designs is none other than Shashi. When Arnav came to know about winning the contract, the first thing he wanted to do was to call up Payal. And so he did.

Hey fatty, are you ready to hear the news. He sounded excited.

What happened?

I got the contract to design baby summer dresses.

Are you serious?

I am not kidding.

Arnie, I told you are going to rock.

I know!!! So are you ready?

For what?

I told you, you will be my first client. Are you ready for the dress I promised.

Ofcourse, I cant wait to wear renowned international designer Arnav Singh Raizada's collection. Payal teased.

I left it at your apartment. Try it out and let me know.

Oh wow, then why dont we go for dinner tonight?

Mmm, we can do that. We will pick you up.

Ok, Bye Arnie.

Fatty?

Now what?

Thanks yaar! I will never forget what you and Akash did for me.

Dont get senti yaar. You absolutely deserve every best thing in this world.

Alright, bye. Gotto go bye bye. Another major change in Arnav is denying compliments. He started getting uncomfortable with compliments to a point that he hated them.

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On bagging the first contract, Arnav flew to Mumbai to register his company AR Designs. Shashi made it appear as if the client paid all Arnav's expenses, which Arnav easily believed due to his lack of knowledge in such matters. Arnav continued to make frequent trips to India but he never met Shashi outside business. When Shashi offered him to stay in his guest house, Arnav denied every time and stayed in some cheap hotel to save every penny.

Shashi's workload has increased tremendously and his health started deteriorating as he is managing his own company and Arnav's. He sent Arnav's designs to every client of his, but he never recommended him personally; because in the future, he doesnt want Arnav to feel that he succeeded because of Shashi's recommendation.

Khushi saw her father working day and night. Their conversations were very brief and to the point. But the way her father is working worried her. One day, she asked if she can help him out and surprisingly, he agreed. He trained her how to deal with clients and asked her to shop for clients for AR Designs. He made sure she never seen Arnav's name or signature. Every single paper should go to Shashi and in turn he will proof and sends the same to Arnav. When she enquired about AR Designs, Shashi shrugged it off saying, he is hired as consultant.

Arnav on the other hand held daily discussions with Shashi but he never got personal with him. Sometimes when Shashi asks if he had lunch, He would just end the topic by answering Yes or No. Slowly Arnav started accepting Shashi into his life as mentor and deep down he developed huge respect for the old man for putting up with such arrogant teenager.

Months passed. Three musketeers graduated from the Parsons school while Khushi stayed with her parents and completed her degree from local college. Soon after graduation, the three friends flew back to home country, Mumbai, India.

curious to know whats in the second letter...
felt bad for kushi...let see can not wait for mahaupdate...i guess they r marri😉😉😉😉ed.
thank u .

Superb update
curious to know the reason for khushi reason behind arnavs family death
update soon plzz