ArShiFF: The Dawn of the Dawn - Thread 3 - COMPLETED - Page 69

Surprise!!!!

I know you all are surprised with updated back to back but I couldnt help but post this chpater as EID and Teej gift for my special friends, Chetna, Pooji, Lala, Nishu and Fleurs and many others. You people love me to an extent that sometimes I feel overwhelmed. Up until 3 weeks ago if anyone asked who my best buddies in I-F are, I would have told none but today, these special people talk to me everyday, show immense love and care, and most importantly they give me that driving force to write. Ofcourse ArShi is imspiration for my writing but these people are my motivation and I also wanna take this opportunity to thank my husband who approves all my VMS before I post it to you guys. He gives me his honest feedback and never thinks I am mom and should act like one. He lets me be in my crazy ArShi world.

I also wanna thank 3 other special friends who always shower me with longest feedback which I always crave for, Gagan, StarSarun, Monasha, Anupama, Extremelicious, and Ara_000.

Last but not the least, there is 2 other people I wanna mention specially in this post and I know I never mentioned to them personally either, and that is SaimaSyed and Latha (anaviabhi). For each update they send me personal message explaining their reaction and theirfeedback about the present tracks. Thank you my friends.

Its the season of love and family, enjoy our vacation and be safe, kind and humble to others wherever you are.

UFF enough of preaching..lets get to the chapter..nothing special..just a quick update for the festive mood...

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Khushi entered her cabin which is now looking all cleared up and spotless. She immediately came out absentmindedly thinking its not her room. She walked towards Arnav's room and noticed him yelling on the phone at someone.

This is Arnav's cabin. Then my cabin should have been there. Who moved my cabin? What nonsense Khushi. How can someone move cabin. You are out of your mind. She prompted herself in confusion.

She walked back to her cabin. Thats when it dawned to her that it had been cleaned up. I was at the right place. But this is not how I left my cabin. She walked in and checked everything organized neatly.

Ah not bad. Ofcourse, its AR Designs. He had to have best cleaning agency. Chalo, thank god. One thing less to worry. Atleast I dont have to worry about to keeping it clean in here. She is elated to find she can get as messy as she wants.

She grabbed a sketch pencil and few sketch sheets to come up with design for a client. Hatching the new ideas in her mind, she played the pencil holding it between her fingers and tapping it on her cheek when she smelled a faint scent of familiar fragrance. Instantly she got alerted and sniffled the pencil. The fragrance is familiar and it is woody and spicy just like the one she found at home. She then sniffled more pens and files. The scent is everywhere.

It was him who cleaned up my mess. She is surprised with new revelation.

She stood up from her chair and opened the blinds between their cabins partially, just enough to get glimpse of him. She saw him signing some papers and warning Aman on something. She pitied Aman and couldnt help but smile at her husband mischievously without his aware.

Kitna kadoos hai. He does everything but acts as if he is not aware. Just then Arnav noticed her looking at him through the blinds. Immediately, he dialed her cabin number and motioned her to pick up the phone.

What are you doing? He spoke frowning at her.

Nothing. Just taking a walk. She struggled for words and he could sense it in her body language.

Walk? In the office? I am not paying you to walk in my office. Dont you have work to do?

Hai na. I have lot of work. I will keep the phone now. I have to finish the designs.

Aman, papers ready? '.Aman nodded yes and he looked little surprised. Khushi, come to my cabin now.

Ji. She disconnected the phone. She suddenly developed this habit of calling him Ji especially if they are in front of others. She herself dont know if she is calling him out of respect to him or to their relation. She never gave much thought about it but she just addressed him with the flow.

Hey bhagwan, now what did I do? What papers is he talking about? Why is Aman looking surprised? Oh my God, is he firing me? But why? She posed herself so many questions enroute to his cabin.

As soon as Khushi entered, Arnav sent Aman away.

Khushi sign these papers.

Papers? What papers?

Since you are late today by 2 hrs, there will be salary cut for 2 days.

Kya? But why 2 days? I was late by 2 hrs only

I guess you didnt read your employee handbook properly. For every one hr of late show-up, there will be pay cut of one day.

What crap? This is ridiculous. Khushi stood up from the chair.

Khushi, stop putting up drama as if your whole family is dependant on your income. Come on stop wasting my time, sign it. He spoke relaxedly and he is having gala time enjoying her reaction. At last pay back time. He mentally chuckled.

My family is not dependant on it but this is my first salary. How could you cut it?

He felt bad for her. She worked for him all these years without taking a penny. But there is nothing much he could help her.

I really wish I could help you but rules are rules. He tried to explain to her.

Are you running school or office?

Khushi dont prod at me. I think we had enough fight for today. If you think this is school you are free to resign.

There you go! I knew why you are coming up with these stupid plans.

Kya aap kasht karenge yeh bathane keliye main aisa kyun kar rahaan hoon. [[Could you enlighten me the reasons behind my plans?]] He relaxed against his seat and mocked at her.

I think you are jealous of me. I think you are afraid that one day I will take over this company since I am more smarter than you.

Arnav laughed out loud hearing her childish arguments. Smarter? You? And that too more than me? He dialed Aman with teasing smile on his lips.

Aman, could you get me 2 heavy duty screws from the maintenance department. Just make it quick. He hung up the phone.

Screws? Why all of sudden? Did anything broke?

Yes, tera dimaag! I think your brain needs monthly maintenance. Its time to tighten it.

Huh? She wide opened her mouth in shock.

She signed the papers and left his cabin fumingly, stomping her feet. Arnav felt good. A win over her after long time. He thought.

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Its been almost 2 hours since they both seen each other. Both were engulfed in their work and didnt keep track of time. Suddenly Khushi felt her tummy aching. Thats when she realized she didnt eat lunch and the clock on her table displayed 2PM. She walked over to Arnav's cabin and noticed his door closed with the sign outside that read Meeting in Progress. She enquired with Aman and learnt that Arnav is in meeting with Canadian clients and should be wrapping up anytime soon.

SOON turned to 3 hours. It turned to 5PM. Her tummy started aching terribly and she started feeling cramps in her lower abdomen. She is furious for his negligence on the food. The moment it turned 5PM, without wasting a sec, she grabbed her bag left to home.

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Its the longest and strenuous meeting he attended in months. And it is that one meeting he was eagerly waiting to happen. Its a dream come true for him. This means more exposure to more western countries. This meeting took longer than Arnav expected because he couldnt come on terms with the clients for the upcoming spring fashion show. Though his mind was being calculative at the meeting, his heart kept thinking about her. Because he knew she is as stubborn as she gets and she would be waiting for him for lunch. And thats why he refused to take small bites and refreshments served in his room for the clients.

The moment clients stepped out, he rushed to Khushi's room and noticed she already left. And this time she made sure she cleaned her room before she left.

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Kaka, a cup of tea, please? And can you bring it to my room, Please.

Ofcourse! Give me the bags. As soon as he took the bags, he realized the lunch boxes are full. Didnt you guys eat?

No, we didnt had time. We had a meeting to attend. She hid her anger from him. It is between her and her husband and there is absolutely no need to share about them to anyone else and she always took conscious decision of not letting people dig their relation.

I will bring tea in few mins.

Khushi dragged her feet to her room weakly. She washed her face and lied on the bed clutching her tummy in pain.

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Kaka, did Khushi come? Arnav asked as soon as he entered home.

Haan babua, she is in her room. She is looking a bit weak though.

Is that tea for her?

Ji. She asked me to bring it to her room.

Aap laayiye. I will take it to her. Arnav took the cup into his hands and walked towards her room loosening his tie...[[hayyee he looks so sexy with loosened tie...Ufff, sorry drifted off abit, back to writing]].

Khushi noticed somebody opening the door without knocking and she instantly knew it must be Arnav, even before seeing his face.

The moment he entered, she threw pillow at him. He narrowly escaped the hit.

Khushi watch out. I have tea in my hands.

I dont care. Get out of the room.

She threw another pillow. Arnav quickly placed the cup on the table and walked towards her.

Arnav stay away. I am so mad at you. Khushi stood up and walked away from him.

Khushi listen to me.

She grabbed the table clock and aimed at him, which again missed its target hitting the couch.

Careful Lady.

I said dont come near me.

Khushi stop it and listen to me for a sec. In a swift movement, he jumped across the bed and grabbed her left hand and spun her around, making her back collapse onto his chest.

Khushi closed her eyes in fear due to sudden spin. She quickly realized and struggled to free herself.

I dont wanna listen. I DONT WANNA LISTEN. Khushi being Khushi adamantly screamed and stressed her words.

He tightened his grip on her wrists that are resting near her midriff. He then closed her mouth with his other hand. Shutup and listen to me. That deal is important for me. It will help us establish in the western countries. It was supposed to end on time but we werent coming onto terms, so I couldnt get out sooner. As he finished his explanation, he released her.

She became more furious listening to his reasons. As her hands set free, she pushed him harder with all her strength. He just moved an inch to her disappointment. She quickly grabbed the hot tea and slapped it on his face. He flinched in burning sensation. He quickly grabbed the water jug and splashed it onto her face and slammed her against the wall.

Dont you dare ever do that again, Khushi. You have no idea with whom you are messing with. He squeezed her wrists to an extent that his nails ruptured into her skin.

Arnav, you are hurting me. Tears started rolling down her cheeks.

He immediately left her free and was about to walk out.

This money, deals, company is not more important than your food and health. If you keep doing this, you will not have your life to enjoy what you are earning. Get that straight into your pea sized brain.

This company is my baby my life, these deals are my breaths, and the money is my blood that keeps me going. You will not know what these mean to me because you never went through what I went through. He stormed out of the room.

She felt bad for digging up all his pain. She went and stood in front of his room to talk to him but then she remembered their bet and she didnt wanna give up so easily. So she texted him,

Technically you should be the one saying sorry for not showing up for lunch and making me starve even to this sec. Still, I will say sorry. I am sorry. I may never understand the struggle and pain you went through and are going through. But ignoring your health is no excuse Arnav.

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He freshened up and checked his phone to find new message from her. She started invading his thoughts and his loneliness. Its just been 2 days and he feels so much closer to her. He contemplated for a while before texting what he texted.

SORRY!

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Khushi clutched her tummy and swore under her breath. When will this Raizada cool down and when will I eat yummy parathas. Kaka, I am very hungry. She stood in the kitchen taking out all her anger and nagging about her husband.

Then go sit. I will serve you hot parathas.

No, I will wait for him.

Ram jaane aap logon ka rishta. Kaka chuckled. Just then Khushi received text from Arnav that said SORRY.

Satisfactory and witty smile appeared on her lips. With subtle blush on her face, which she tried hard to hide from Kaka and herself, she typed, IDIOT!

Soon she got his reply..What the! I said SORRY! and you are calling me Idiot?

Haan tho? You didnt do me favor saying sorry. You admitted your mistake and I punished you calling Idiot because you didnt say until I asked for it.

This is the last time I am saying SORRY to you ever !

Buahaha that means you are going to be good to me! She put on smiley emotican.

Never, its going to get worse! And thats for calling me idiot!

Lets put our fight on hold, I am hungry please. Ab tho krupaya aap aayiye, pleaseee.

He chuckled reading her message. Drama Queen! He muttered under her breath as he walked towards the dining room.

As she spotted him coming towards the dining room, she huffed at him and threw attitude. WOMEN! what else we do?

He royally ignored her and took his seat. Both sat opposite to each other ignoring each other. Kaka served both of them and as he was about to leave, Khushi called him.

Kaka, where are you going? Khushi asked taking the bite.

I will just clean up the kitchen, meanwhile.

You can do that later. You also join us. Eat with us. Khushi spoke pointing him the chair.

Arnav was surprised to hear her. He never every thought about that. He never ignored how loyal Kaka has been since his childhood but at the same time he never showed that gratitude the old man deserved and he mentally appreciated Khushi's gesture and felt proud of her.

Kaka nervously looked at Arnav and Khushi and said, no bitiya. I am fine. You guys carry on. I will eat later.

Kaka, I am already tired of dealing with one military man and I dont want you to be in that list. Khushi mocked looking at Arnav.

Arnav for a sec looked totally lost unable to understand who that military man is and He looked at Khushi questioningly.

What are you looking at me like that? Ask him to join us. Khushi sighed Arnav.

Kaka, She is right. Sit down with us please.

Kaka all teared up for their sweet gesture. He had no family but Raizadas, ever since Arnav's childhood and Khushi is just the perfect fit for the family. He shyly took the seat and Khushi served him parathas.

Be comfortable. I want you to dine with us each time every day. No more excuses. She warned him.

He is all choked up unable to say anything. But before he took his first morsel, he raised his head and said, Aran bhaiyaa was right. Aap is ghar ki Mahalakshmi ho. And in all ways you are perfect Raizada bahu. Khush raho bitiya.

Arnav looked at Khushi reading her expressions. When everybody thinks she is meant to be here, meant to be Raizada bahu and meant to be my wife, why doesnt she think that way?

As if she heard his question, She gave him an assuring look and mentally answered, I hope one day I am recognized as perfect for you Arnav.

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