FF: When Love And Hate Collide II Pt33 Pg64 27/08 NEW!!! - Page 2

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PART 27

Arjun flipped through the file and kept it aside. He picked up another one and shuffled the papers inside. Frowning, he threw it aside too. Drumming his fingers on the table top, he glanced at his watch. Exhaling in frustration, he picked up his phone and ordered a coffee from the pantry. Keeping the receiver down, he picked up the same file again and scanned it patiently. His body language gave away the anxiety vibrating through him. His leg had started jumping up and down on its own, like the way it did when he was deeply engrossed in some work or nervous about something.

The pantry boy entered the cabin and Arjun flashed him a quick 'thank you' smile. Taking the coffee mug, he went to the floor-to-ceiling window of his cabin and stared outside. Monsoons were quickly approaching and the grey clouds had already started darkening the skies. Arjun flinched at the gloomy atmosphere that had spread over the city in minutes. He was used to rains as even LA had its share of drizzles, but it was rarely so heavy. Plus the gloomy weather was adding more glo0m to Arjuns mood.

Arohi had not shown him her face since morning. Arjun was on phone with his US office till late last night and hence had started his day late. By the time he reached office, Arohi had already entered the meeting with the investors. Arjun didnot want to disturb the meeting and so he had turned his attention to his work. He had gotten so involved in it that Arohi had finished the meeting and rushed to the plant for some urgent decisions. She had not wanted to disturb him and now he was here, alone... gloomy... and fuming!

Meeting Arohi in the morning had become a habit for Arjun by now. When he had told her about the good morning kiss, he had not been joking. Arjun had made sure that he got her alone every morning to have his kiss and then share a coffee. It had been not more than a week that they had shared their first kiss. Arohi was still reluctant and strict in office about her 'PDA' rule, but Arjun was patient enough to wait for her to loosen up. But it felt like a routine to him now... and Arjun Singhania hated routines!

He liked to surprise life... and himself! By doing something new and different everyday, Arjun liked to bring about a change all the time. Now that he saw Arohi giving her work more or even equal importance to their relation, he realised it was time to do something different. The one thing that Arjun loved about their relationship was how they were discovering new things about each other. Like he had learnt that she doesn't like mehendi smell... or that she was lactose intolerant!

And to think of it, it had been only a week and Arjun was already feeling ignored! A new found irritation surged through Arjuns body and he banged the coffee mug on his table. Picking up the receiver, he dialled the front desk and asked his driver to get the car near the entrance. Arjun grabbed his wallet and cell phone and strode towards the door. Stopping in mid-step, he turned towards the centre table, picked a fresh red rose form the vase and headed outside.

Ahluwalia plant...

Arohi strained her ears to listen to her engineer explain the new machinery to her over the din. She observed the magnanimous piece of steel in front of her as the man next to her went on describing its merits. After a couple of minutes, the discussions were over and Arohi signed the report prepared by the engineer. Turning around, she started walking back to the back-office, talking to the staff as she went along. When she was half way to the exit, she felt a certain warmth in her heart and butterflies in her stomach. Arohis feet halted at their own account and she turned to her left.

Standing there in a striped black suit, and wearing a yellow safety hat, was Arjun Singhania, looking fondly at her. The blush that crept up Arohis cheeks was completely out of her control and excusing herself, she started walking in his direction, telling herself not to rush. The way Arjun was staring at her made her want to run into his arms, but Arohi Ahluwalia was in her plant, looked at by thousands of employees. And so gathering her office avatar, Arohi showed her happiness through the dazzling smile on her face.

"TUM YAHA KYA KARRAHE HO???"

"KYAA???" Arjun could not hear her over the noise made by the machines.

"MAINE POOCHA... TUM YAHA KYA KARRAHE HO???"

Arjun scrunched his eyebrows further. Looking around, he spotted a door and grabbing Arohis hand, he marched towards it. Arohi was too shocked by his reaction and followed him numbly. Pulling Arohi inside the cabin Arjun shut the door and bolted it. As the din of the machines was cut off, an unusual silence surrounded them. Arjun removed his hat and turned to look at a glaring Arohi.

"Ab kya hua?" Arjun spoke dejectedly.

"Arjun... tum sabke saamne... mera haath pakadke... mujhe kaise leke aa sakte ho??? This is my staff..."

"Sirf haath pakda hai Arohi... Kiss nahi kiya!!!

Arohi jerked back in shock.

"Relax! Karunga bhi nahi. I just wanted to see you so came to the plant..."

Arohi looked away in fake anger. Somewhere she had liked Arjuns gesture, it made her feel wanted. But she didn't want to approve of it and boost Arjuns confidence in taking it a step further.

"I've sent your driver and car back to office, so that we can travel back together. Its lunctime anyway so lets have lunch out."

"I cant Arjun. This new machinery, that the engineer just explained to me about, is installed in our Agra plant too. So i've to go there to check on it... today. We'll have lunch tomorrow. Right now just drop me to office please."

Arjuns heart plummeted into his stomach. It was not the end of the world but he had planned to take her out for lunch. With such a small and simple plan not happening, he felt disappointed.

"Fine. Chalo."

Arohi could see the subtle irritation in Arjuns stance as he stared pointedly at the road and his hands gripped the steering wheel so tight. If going to Agra was not important than she herself would have pushed it to tomorrow or later. But after the last hiccup, she had decided not to neglect her previous responsibilities too. But Arjun looked in a dangerous mood right now and she didn't like it. He was always cheerful or mischievous, but never so silent. Arjun kept a hand on the gear stick to change gears and Arohi kept her hand on his.

"Arjun... i am sorry. I know you're angry but... if this was not important then i would've cancelled the meeting. Im really sorry. We will go out for lunch tomorrow... promise!"

Arjun turned his palm up and captured Arohis fingers in his. Arohi let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Her heart started thumping against her chest as Arjuns thumb caressed her knuckles. She saw the slight lifting of his lips in a smile and her heart soared. Arjun tightened his grip on her fingers and Arohi was lost in the feelings he was awakening in her.

She was so mesmerised by her own emotions that she didnot notice Arjun taking a turn towards the national highway, in the opposite direction to their office.

Ahluwalia office...

"Yaa baby... i know i know! I promise i wont be late tonight. I swear!"

Natasha walked into the terrace hearing Danish talk in sugary sweet baby voice to someone. He was standing near the railing, with his back to her and so he didn't notice her.

"Yes pumpkin! I know that... but even donna loves his shifu no??? So donna wont be late ... ok?"

After a multiple of kisses D finally managed to hang up the call.

"So your bedroom name is 'donna' huh???"

Natasha's voice startled Danish and he almost dropped the phone down from the terrace, all the 20 floors to the ground level. Clutching his phone and his chest, he turned around and glared.

"Tum chup chup ke baatein sunna kab band karogi???"

"Chup chupke? Tum yaha khule aasmaan ke neeche, zor zorse pyaari baatein karrahe ho, jo uss ped pe baithe kauwwey ne bhi sun li. Maine sun liya toh kaunsa toofan aagaya? Waise kisse baat karrahe they???"

"Itni pyaari baatein aur kisse karunga? Apni biwi se..."

"Hmm... waise kisise bhi karsakte ho, lekin tum sirf wife se hi kar paoge."

D gritted his teeth and Nats chuckled.

"Chill D. Waise hua kya?"

"Nothing! Late nights in office... we're not able to have even dinner together. She has to leave early so she sleeps early. And me... tum toh jaanti hi ho!"

"Hmm... i can understand. Waise Aman bhi complaint karne waalon mein se nahi hai but even he mentioned yesterday how much he was missing me."

Nats came to stand next to D, resting her hands on the steel railing.

"Its ok. Right now the Singapore trip is important. Ek baar Arjun and Sudhir Sir go for the conference, then we can relax a bit. Tab tak thoda stretch karna padega..."

"D... Sudhir uncle maynot go. Arohi might go in his place."

"What!?!" D shouted and then suddenly smiled. "Are you sure? Awesome! Isska matlab i can apply for a holiday too. I can take Shefali away for a small trip."

Nats nodded her head. "Lets go inside. I think its going to rain."

As they both started to walk, D suddenly stopped. "Natasha... tumse kisne kaha ki Arohi will be going to Singapore?"

"Arjun ne! Actually this was his idea, so that they can spend some time together too. Its not official yet as he needs to talk to Sudhir uncle about it."

At that moment Natashas phone rang and she took the call, ignoring the frown on Dhondus face.

National Highway 2... 230 odd kilometres from Agra!

"Thanks Nats. You are a doll!"

Arohi stared with her mouth open as Arjun cut the call and continued driving, whistling away. By the time Arohi had realised that they were already on the highway, it was too late. Arjun had taken the liberty to decide that he will be taking her to Agra himself. She had tried to argue with him about it and he had just pulled out his phone and dialled his loyal Natashas number. She had agreed to take over all the work for the day and had assured him that D will take over Arohis.

"So where do you want to eat? Its a 3 hour journey Arohi, so lets eat in sometime and drive further, what say?" Arjun turned his head slightly to look at her, but Arohi had crossed her hands at her chest and was staring outside the window. Arjun grinned and decided to leave her, and her fake anger alone for now. Even the rose that Arjun had givn her didnot manage to cool her down.

Arohi kept staring out but when Arjun pulled over near a dhaba, she turned to look at him.

"Why have we stopped?"

"Because Im hungry! And you don't want your driver to faint now, do you?"

Arohi flared her nostrils at Arjuns smiling face. Arjun got off and went to the other side to open her door. Deciding to give him the silent treatment, Arohi got off and marched inside. Arjun went towards one of the khats and sat on it, facing Arohi. He could make out that Arohi was having a hard time being uncomfortable on the khat and keep up her angry face. Luckily she had worn a salwar kameez today, and not her skirt or it would've definitely ripped!

The food was amazingly tasty but Arohi didnot admit it. It had been years since she had eaten at a dhaba like this. Initially she was surprised that Arjun liked or even knew this dhaba. But he had been speaking to her as if nothing had happened and told her how much he had come to this dhaba when he used to come to india.

After washing their hands, Arohi went up to the counter, where Arjun was talking to Mr and Mrs Bhalla, the owners of the dhaba.

"... shukriya ji... tumhe hamara khana achha laga bas yahi badi baat hai."

Arohi stood next to Arjun and smiled politely at the adorable middle-aged couple in front of them.

"Teri lugaai nu bhi khana pasand aaya na?"

Arohi looked on shocked at Arjun and then at the Bhallas. But before she could open her mouth, Arjun had scooched closer to her and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"Ji... bilkul! Waise ye ussi ki zid thi... ki hum yaha khaana khaayen. Ussne barso pehle yaha khana khaya tha, aur aaj usska yahi khane ka mann karraha tha. Haina baby?"

Arjun looked smilingly at Arohis thunderous face. Pulling her closer, he continued.

"Voh kya haina, yaha aane se pehle hamara jhagda hua tha, issliye mujhse roothi hui hai. Mujhe koi problem nahi tha, lekin doctor ne bahar ka khaane ke liye mana kiya hai. Aur meri Arohi badi ziddi hai, ek baar thaan li toh bas! Waise bhi inn dino mein kuch khaane ka mann karta hai toh... aap toh jaanti haina auntyji..."

Arjun was speaking like a typical husband, with all the adoration for his wife. Arohi felt like slapping the diabetic expressions off his face! She was so busy in virtually stabbing Arjun that Mrs Bhalla's question caught her off guard.

"Kaunsa mahina chal raha hai puttar?"

"Saatvaa!" Arohi answered non-chalantly. She was confused to see the Bhalla' s scan her from top to bottom with a frown.

"Saatvaa? Lekin pet toh paachve mahine mein baahar aa jata hai... phir???"

Arohi opened her mouth to ask her what she meant, but Arjun intervened again.

"Thik hai na... calendar dekha jaaye toh July ke hisaab se saatva hi hua na!"

The Bhalla's chuckled and Arjun grinned.

"Bohat khayal rakhta haina tera?"

Arohi's anger was increasing by the minute with Arjuns behaviour.

"Khayal vayal kuch nahi... sirf zabardasti karta hai! Ye bhi usski zabardasti ka hi natija hai!!!"

The couple looked on shocked at Arjun. Harminder Singh Bhalla's eyes turned red in rage and they started spitting fire. Arjun glanced at the gun on the wall and shook his head violently in negation.

"Nnn... nahi! Usske kehne ka matlab hai ki... ye dhaabe pe mein zabardasti le aaya. Warna voh toh roothke baithi thi... haina darling?"

Arjun looked on pleadingly at Arohi, begging her to agree with him and she pursed her lips in irritation. She could not understand what they were discussing, all she wanted to do was leave immediately.

"Ji." She agreed to end the conversation. Mr Bhalla relaxed and Mrs Bhalla let out her breath in relief.

"Badi majak karti hai teri lugai. Puttar, mein bachhe ka mahina pooch rahi thi..."

"Teesra!" Arjun blurted out. "Teesra mahina chal raha hai!"

Arohi fumed and gritted her teeth at Arjuns shamelessness. He had been talking about their baby??? It had been hardly a week that they were barely dating!!! And even their family didn't know about it...

Arjun could feel Arohis anger increase as her body became completely rigid. Before this drama cost him his life, he decided to make a move.

"Thank you bhaisaab... bhabhiji... lekin ab humey chalna chahiye. Sham tak wapas delhi jaana hai."

"Bohat raat hogai toh kisi hotel mein ruk jaana. Lagta hai aaj jorse baarish aane wali hai, toofan bhi aasakta hai. Aisi haalat mein iss bachhi ka jyada safar karna achhi baat nahi hai."

"Ji..." Arjun made to grab Arohis hand, but she had already moved towards the exit.

"Fir jaroor aana... apne bachhe ko leke!" The Bhalla's called from behind and Arjun quickly turned to give them an assuring smile. His looked at Arohis thunderous face and gulped. More than the storm overhead, he was now dreading the storm that was going to explode in his car.

mahi also wrote about dhaaba! issko bolte dil se dil ka connection 😉 😆 so now the journey starts... please let me know your thoughts and demands through your comments 🤗

Originally posted by: LOVESUCKS

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