Dedicated to princessm16 because I think she was the most eager for the next part.Don't worry,I'll make sure the next part is better.
Part 22
10 Months Later
It has been ten months since that incident.For the first couple weeks the family kept asking Arnav why he threw out Khushi but he never answered.Arnav didn't want to tell his family his mistake.His mistake of choosing the wrong girl.The family stopped asking him.They stopped talking to him..including Pari.Arnav took over AR Companies and became a rude,arrogant business man.The family dearly missed the old Arnav but never talked to him.They also missed Khushi but they never found her.It was like she disappeared.Lavanya,a model in AR,proposed marriage to Arnav.Wanting to forget Khushi he agreed.They planned to get married a month after.Lavanya wanted a wedding planner.Arnav didn't care but he let her do so.
"ASR,let's go..we have an appointment with the wedding planner" said Lavanya entering Arnav's cabin.
"Go out and knock..when I say come in then come" said Arnav not even glancing at her..his eyes stuck on his laptop.
"But-"
"Now" Lavanya pursed her lips and exited the cabin.She knocked hard on it,a bit angry "Knock properly" ordered Arnav.Lavanya took a deep breath and knocked on the door gently "Come in" Lavanya walked in and sat in the chair across from him "Stand up" he commanded.Lavanya felt her anger loose control but she took deep breaths and stood up.Arnav leaned back on his chair and finally looked at her "Now tell me what you want"
"We have an appointment with the wedding planner"
"Hmm...what's her or his name"
"Uh..I forgot the name but it's a middle class woman"
"Why middle class" questioned Arnav.
"Well though she is a middle class woman,the weddings she plans are the most beautiful and elegant" said Lavanya smiling a bit.
"Hmm okay" said Arnav not really caring about the wedding.
Lavanya gave Arnav the address and they both went in his car.On the way,she asked him "After we get married,are you going to treat me the same way you do now"
"Yes" said Arnav not looking at her.
Lavanya looked away 'How do I get him to treat me as a real wife...it'll become easier to have the money for myself' she grinned at that thought.
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They arrived at an apartment building.They were supposed to meet the wedding planner in room 236.They took the elevator and arrived in front of room 236.As Lavanya rang the doorbell,Arnav didn't know why but he felt his heartbeat rise.He felt as if Khushi was there.The door opened and there she was.Khushi.She smiled at Lavanya but when she turned to Arnav,she turned pale.Her smile was immediately wiped off her face.Seeing Arnav stare at her,she looked away.Khushi smiled at Lavanya and took a step back,inviting them in.Lavanya went in and sat on a sofa followed by Arnav.
"Um..would you like something to eat or drink" asked Khushi as nicely as she could.
"No thanks" said Lavanya "I am Lavanya and this is my fiance ASR..I mean Arnav"
Khushi felt her heart break hearing fiance.She looked at Arnav who was looking away.She looked back at Lavanya and nodded.Lavanya began explaining what she wanted for the wedding and how she wanted it to look like.Khushi took notes on everything she said.Arnav took that time to examine her.She looked like she lost a lot of weight.'Fragile' was the word that came up in his mind when he saw her at the door.She looked a bit weak but she still managed to look like an angel.Arnav shook his heads trying to get rid of that thought 'She betrayed me...I hate her'.Arnav felt someone shake his arm.He got out of his thoughts and looked at Lavanya.
"ASR what flowers do you think would look good?"
Arnav glanced at Khushi.She was just looking at her notes "I think pink roses would be perfect" Khushi looked at Arnav,eyes slightly wide.He smirked knowing those were her favourite flowers "Oh and by the way Miss Gupta..me and Lavanya are getting married in less than a week..so you should start preparing for our wedding with your team immediately" Lavanya looked at him confused.Khushi nodded and looked away "By the way,we don't want to waste our time doing engagements or anything..we will go straight to the wedding"Khushi gulped and nodded.
"Oh I got to go now..I have an appointment with the spa" said Lavanya.She side-hugged Arnav to which he did not respond to and said goodbye to Khushi and left.
It was just the two of them left.Arnav glanced at Khushi and stood up.Khushi saw him stand up and turned around "I see we have to meet again" said Arnav,expressionless "I am so unlucky..can't believe I even have to see your face...but whatever..I can't wait to get married to Lavanya..she's rich,high class and probably has everything you never had...anyways I don't want to spend anymore of my valuable time here in this...place..good bye and I hope not to see you tomorrow" Arnav left.
Khushi sucked in a breath and let out the tears that were connected to her heart.She fell on the floor on her knees and began crying.She whispered "Why did I ever fall in love with you..I should've known every rich,high class man is the same..they only want to play with your hearts,give you false dreams and then break them...how did I possibly think the world's richest man would fall in love with me" Khushi wiped her tears and stood up "I will get this wedding done as soon as possible and leave immediately" Her phone began ringing.She picked it up "Hello...oh yes please come out"
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The next day was the day Lavanya and Arnav were supposed to go pick their rings.Lavanya insisted Khushi to come since she was another lady and could help her pick the ring.Khushi reluctantly agreed.They were inside the ring store.It was quite wide.Arnav remembered how he picked Khushi's ring from this store.He was so confused then,because he wanted to picked a ring that would be unique and beautiful..just like her.Arnav closed his eyes trying to forget.He opened them to see a sad Khushi help Lavanya pick a ring.Though she smiled,it was obvious she was sad.Arnav looked away but was shocked when he saw another Khushi.He widened his eyes and looked back at the Khushi who was with Lavanya.That Khushi was wearing a dark blue saree.He looked back at the other Khushi who was wearing a tight,grey dress up to her knees.She was wearing a lot of make up...almost the same as the Khushi in the party ten months ago.Arnav held his head in confusion.What was going on?
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