ARHI FF:From first crush to eternal love pt 12 pg 72 updated 23/03 - Page 31

Chapter 9

NK had gone to pick Khushi up. He walked up to the door and rang the bell. The servant had opened the door and let NK in. Shashi had been informed by the servant that NK had arrived. Shashi didn't know why NK would be here at this time of evening. He went out from his study to go greet NK when he saw Khushi already there. He saw NK giving Khushi a red rose and his daughter's face lighting up. Shashi didn't know what to do or say so he approached the both of them. "Oh NK beta what has bought you here at this time of evening?" Shashi inquired. "Hello uncle. Actually I have come to pick up Khushi for dinner with your permission of course" NK replied looking towards Khushi's dad. Shashi looked from NK to his daughter back to NK and nodded a yes to approve it. Khushi walked up to her father and hugged him before she turned towards NK and left with him arm in arm.

Shashi just sighed looking at his youngest daughter now all grown up and turned back to head to his study only for him to find an angry Garima in front of him. "What are you playing at sending Khushi with someone at this time of night?" Garima scolded. "Garima you are forgetting one thing we may have bought Khushi up but she is still not our daughter. She belongs to this society by birth. I am only giving her the right to live her life the way she should be just like her parents would have wanted. I doubt very much that Chander would have wanted it any other way. If they were still alive we would not be having this conversation" Shashi spoke in a calm manner to try to defuse his wife's temper. Garima just stared at her husband not knowing what to reply. She knew he was right but she was just worried about Khushi. "But she is still young at this moment. What if she makes a wrong decision in her life?" asked a worried Garima. "I trust Khushi. She will not do anything that will make us ashamed of her" replied a confident Shashi. "Anyway NK is a very sensible and responsible young man. I have full faith in him and our daughter. Stop worrying. She will be fine" Shashi said as he headed back to his study. Garima also went back to the small sitting room where buaji was.

Arnav had gotten ready and had headed off to the hotel where he was meeting his clients for dinner. He got there on time and was greeting his clients. As this was a business dinner aman was also there to do his bosses bidding.

Aman had made sure the VIP section of the restaurant had been specifically booked for Arnav and the clients. The waitress was busy eying Arnav up which wasn't unnoticed by Arnav but as he was here on a business dinner he didn't indulged but he made a point to grab her name from the tag on her blouse. He would something about that later thinking to himself. As they all sat down the waiter came to get there drinks order. Only single or double drinks were ordered. Arnav knew that the deal will go his way so champagne was already put on ice in the back for the celebration later.

As the evening was going on NK and Khushi arrived. NK already had a table booked. The waitress took them over to their table. NK pulled the chair to allow Khushi to sit which Khushi thought was very gentlemanly like. NK went to sit down on his chair and before the waitress left he ordered a bottle of red wine. "I hope you don't mind some wine" NK asked Khushi as the waitress left. "No not at all" Khushi said smiling as she picked up her menu to look at what to order. NK also did the same.

On the other side Arnav was busy discussing business plans with his clients while the food had come. "So Mr Chopra are we ready to deal?" Arnav asked after taking a sip of his drink. "Mr Raizada we would still like this term changed. The one where we only make a certain percentage of the profit" Mr Chopra said as he went to sip his drink. Arnav looked at Mr Chopra with a slight glint that he was about to get mad but instead he smirked. "Mr Chopra I know for a fact that if this deal doesn't go through for you your company has had it" Arnav said as he took a bite from his chicken. Mr Chopra chocked on his drink as he turned to look at Arnav who was too busy enjoying his food. "Don't be fooled Mr Chopra you are dealing with Arnav Singh Raizada and I make sure that whoever happens to be dealing with AR I know every detail about them" Arnav spoke with his usual ego. Mr Chopra was now very scared. He knew that this deal with AR is what his company really needed. "I am sorry Mr Raizada please my company really needs this deal" said a panicked Chopra. "Then the terms stay as they are no changes" Arnav said as he took out a pen from his bag and handed it to Mr Chopra who took the pen and signed the contract. Mr Chopra handed the signed papers back which were taken by aman who was given the task to file the papers first thing in the morning.

Khushi and NK were having a really good time. Both were talking about the likes and dislikes, about what their lives were like, school, university, London and what the dreams are about the future. Neither of them knew when the time went by or who else was around.

After a while Arnav got up to head to the gents. As he was coming back his eyes fell on Khushi and NK. He couldn't believe that he was seeing Khushi with NK. He looked at the way Khushi was smiling and laughing and he couldn't stop staring at her. The way she was looking was exquisite. He stood there like a statue just admiring but as soon as he saw NK touching her hand his blood was boiling. He couldn't believe that NK was touching Khushi his Khushi. Wait when did she become my Khushi he thought but just watching NK and Khushi together was making his blood boil. He clenched his fists as his temper was increasing, his eyes going red and his face about to explode.

Aman who had seen his boss come back was wondering what he was staring at. He tried to look in his direction but his view was blocked. As he saw Mr Chopra was about to leave aman moved towards his boss to try to tell him that. "ASR Mr Chopra is leaving" Aman said as soon as he reached Arnav. Arnav who was still looking at Khushi heard Aman but his concentration wasn't on Aman. Aman looked at where he was looking and saw a beautiful girl with a NK. NK he knew but he had never seen the girl and if his boss was looking at her something was definitely up. "ASR Mr Chopra is leaving" Aman repeated bringing Arnav pout of his revival. Arnav turned to look at aman before he headed off to say goodbye to Mr Chopra.

Once that was done Arnav got aman to get the tab on AR's account before he was leaving but as he left he turned to see if Khushi and NK were still there.

NK and Khushi were getting up after their dinner and NK had come over to Khushi's side to help her with her coat.

Arnav had seen this scene which made his blood boil again. He walked out of the restaurant in storm to avoid a confrontation.

NK had also put the tab on the Malhotra account not allowing Khushi to even pay making Khushi feel NK was really a gentleman unlike someone she knew.

NK then took her home. Once they were at her home NK walked her over to her door. They reached the door and Khushi turned to look at NK who was looking at Khushi. NK wanted to kiss her but knew this was not right at the moment so he kissed her on her cheek and bid her goodnight before he left and Khushi entered her house.

Neither of them had noticed a pair of eyes watching the pair of them.

Arnav had gotten out of the restaurant before Khushi and had driven furiously towards her house. He slammed his brakes just at the corner of her street before going into Mehta mansion, parked up, got out and walked up to the door. He rang the bell and the servant who knew who Arnav was let him in. The servant had gone to call Shashi.

Shashi came out after a while to find Arnav near the window looking outside. "Arnav bitwa what are you doing here at this time of night" Shashi asked as he approached him. "Uncle I am here to see Khushi" came the reply. "Khushi but she is not here at the moment. What was it you wish to talk about?" Shashi inquired. "Uncle now that Khushi is back I am sure you would like her to take over everything. I am here to help her through the transition from student to businesswoman plus I need to also organise a meeting with her on our company contracts. Uncle I am only here to as a support and a guide like you were with me once in my life when I needed it plus if it wasn't for Khushi I wouldn't be the here today in the position I am" Arnav answered as he looked towards Shashi before looking back out to witness Khushi coming back with NK. "As you wish Arnav bitwa" Shashi as he left to go back to his study.

Khushi was about to ring the bell to open the door when the door flew open only for her to be standing in front of Arnav. Khushi stood there frozen as she hadn't seen Arnav since her party that night when he had kissed her. She remembered how he forced the kiss at that moment but somewhere also it had ignited the feelings she had for Arnav all those years ago. Seeing him in front of her scared her to the core thinking that maybe he could hear the fact her heartbeat had suddenly increased its pace just by him being so close to her that she could smell his masculine scent. It was making her feel slightly dizzy but she was composing herself.

Arnav had seen Khushi in front of her. He was angry but the moment he saw Khushi his anger subsided. He couldn't believe the nave little girl he remembered had turned into the beauty standing in front of him. Khushi had worn a short black off shoulder cocktail dress. She was a glowing beauty in the moonlight making her the more tempting for Arnav. "Hi" Arnav said in his husky voice. "How are you doing?" Arnav said as attempted touch Khushi's cheek. Khushi saw him try to do this but she moved around him to get inside leaving a shocked and angry Arnav.

Khushi was walking away to go up when Arnav who had turned around to follow her grabbed her wrist, twisted her around so she was facing him but also making her crash into him. His eyes were red with rage as his eyes bored into hers. Khushi could see the temper in his eyes making her a little scared of him but she didn't show it. She tried to wriggle her hand out of his hold but his grip was too tight. She looked back at Arnav with anger in her eyes. "Let me go" Khushi said as she still struggled. "No, not until you tell me what the hell you were doing with that prick NK" Arnav spoke through gritted teeth. "That is none of your business" Khushi retorted. "Everything you do is my business" Arnav said with authority in his voice. "You are not my father, nor my boyfriend, nor my husband" Khushi said. "Well I may not be your father but I am certainly open to being your boyfriend and maybe eventually your husband" Arnav said his husky voice back in full force while his eyes were not angry anymore but desire was becoming evident in them. His eyes moved down to her lips, her luscious pink lips which he had tasted before and his mind and heart wanted to taste them again for eternity.

Khushi could see his desire just by looking in his eyes and his actions were about to show it as he grabbed her other wrist twisting both behind her back. His head moving towards her face as he was about to try and kiss her but Khushi turned her face to the side. Arnav saw this action but it didn't stop him. He kissed her softly on her cheek before moving his lips towards her ear where he pulled it with his teeth getting a hiss from Khushi. "You...know... you... are... so... beautiful" Arnav said as he trailed kisses from her ear along her jaw line leaving a path of fire along her skin as Khushi was succumbing to his torture.

Khushi had closed her eyes with each kiss. She could feel each kiss sending shivers down her spine. She didn't realise when she had stopping thinking with her brain and allowing her heart to take over. Khushi's head had rolled back allowing more access to Arnav who took full advantage as he trailed more kisses along her swan like neck eliciting a moan from Khushi. This just edged him on as he carried on forgetting where he was.

Both Khushi and Arnav never realised what they were up to and where they both were as they were lost in the moment. Arnav let go of her wrists as his hands moved along her back while Khushi's arms went up and around his neck pulling him more into her. She had completely forgotten everything until her phone rang bringing her right back down to reality as she realised what position she was in.

With as much force as she could Khushi pushed Arnav starling Arnav as well. She quickly found her phone and without looking at the caller ID answered the phone. "Hello" Khushi said. "Hi" came NK's reply. Khushi stood there for a second registering who was on the phone. "Hi. Ummm NK can I call you back" Khushi said as she looked towards Arnav who after hearing NK's name was pissed. Khushi cut the call and looked at Arnav.

"What are you doing here?" Khushi asked. Arnav tried to move towards but Khushi backed up with her hands in front of her. "No. Don't come any closer. Now tell me why are you here?" she repeated. Hearing Khushi speak to him as though she was hurt astonished him. He had never heard Khushi feeling hurt but now she was and for some reason unknown to him he was hurt but being Arnav Singh Raizada he became the arrogant businessman that he is.

"Well Miss Mehta..." Arnav started saying when Khushi interrupted. "Miss Gupta actually" Khushi stated as a fact. "Ok Miss gupta I came here because as I know your father will be handing over the business to you. So I am going to be your guide" Arnav said. Khushi looked at him as though he had lost it. "You think you are going to guide me. Are you mad or something?" Khushi retorted. Arnav was taken aback at Khushi's answer. In a swift move he was right in front of Khushi. "Whether you like it not I will be your guide. Your father and I had decided that a long time ago. You wouldn't want to disappoint him now would you" Arnav spoke with arrogance knowing full well this would get to her. Khushi looked up towards Arnav. He was smirking and she knew she was stuck. Arnav started moving forward making Khushi move back. She didn't see where she was going but Arnav did. He grabbed her around her waist brining her into him just in time before her back hit the edge of the staircase. "Watch where you are going" Arnav said in his husky voice. He looked at Khushi carefully looking at her reaction towards him. "Miss Gupta, be ready by 9 tomorrow. I will come pick you up in the morning. We start your lessons tomorrow" Arnav said huskily as he went to kiss her but Khushi again turned her face allowing Arnav to kiss her cheek. He let her go, turned around and was heading out.

Before he left he turned to look at a stunned Khushi and said "see you tomorrow."

Now Khushi was scared really scared not because she didn't know what Arnav was like but she was scared for herself. She knew if she spent time with Arnav then she may just fall for him all over again. Now she knew she was in trouble. Big trouble.

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