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Sorry for not updating like I said I would.. twice a week. But I made it in once a week!!! 😳😛 There was stuff going on AND I was a little stuck since I wrote it one way once but then didn't like it. Anyways, hope this one isn't bad. Comment and let me know! Enjoy!~~~
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Chapter 11
Love and Infatuation
I opened the door more so I could see both of them. Mr. Khan had his arms crossed across his chest and didn't look at Arohi who was looking more exasperated by the second.
"How could you do this? You are engaged for God's sake!"
"Are you going to tell me clearly what happened instead of just shouting at me?"
"Today a call came in giving a tip about the CEO's dirty work behind the scenes. Your not-so-good reputation that was finally recovering because of your good management would go to waste if this is exposed." Glaring, she continued since Mr. Khan didn't respond.
"Think of it on a moral ground. You are engaged! How could you spend the night with-"
"You and I both know nothing happened. And I know you were smart enough to know why it happened in the first place." He said confidently looking directly at her now. "You saw all the cameras, right?"
"Yes, I know, but I thought you were smart enough not to get involved so much. You could've gotten her another room instead of taking her to yours. This is wrong. She is not your fiance, in case you forgot." She was trying to keep her anger in check.
He didn't say anything. "Ok, let's say you didn't know what to do in the moments. But why in the hell would you retaliate and seek him out?" Her temper sparked again and her eyes blazed.
"Who is she?" She spit out. Retaliate? Revenge? I think I know what happened...
"I don't understand why you would hit someone. It's not even to save her but just to... yeah, take revenge. I didn't think you were that type of person."
At this, he finally spoke, "he deserved it."
She snorted. "Fine! So he did! But why is it from you? Here? If anyone saw this tape, you would go to jail for assault. You know that, right?" She motioned towards a tape on the table. It was a small tape, probably of the CCTV camera they were talking about. Mr. Khan hit Arhan because he... did that to me... And now he's in trouble.
"Thankfully, I was the one who answered the phone and got this before it's leaked. It would ruin whatever is left of your reputation along with this hotel's."
"He was not that injured." He said quietly.
"Of course, he isn't. And you just dropped a mug, right?" She said sarcastically.
"Fine, but he isn't seriously injured. And don't worry, he is not the type to pursue this and drag his reputation through the mud along with me. He values his reputation more than anything." That seemed to mollify her a bit.
"But if he does, we need to build our defense and get her statement. Do you have her number? No, it's ok, I can get it from someone el-" She was full in her damage control mode as her anger finally subsided.
"No, don't get her involved in this." He spoke quickly interrupting her as she got her phone.
"But-"
"Don't." He said again. This time forcefully.
She was ignoring him as she dialed someone and he snatched the phone from her. I could see that another argument was about to start, so I spoke up.
"I'll do it." They stopped to look at me as I came forward quietly closing the door behind me.
I didn't really know what I was thinking, but anyway I could help him, I would do it.
"I'm fine writing a statement." I repeated looking at Mr. Khan who shook his head at me.
"You can't! Because if he really goes to court, then..." I know what he meant - that then everyone will know. And here I was who didn't even want hotel staff to know...
"I'll be fine." I don't know if I was being honest. I didn't want him to be in trouble and at this moment this seemed like the best way to prevent the situation from getting any worse.
He frowned at my conviction and didn't reply immediately. Instead, Arohi came forward. "I'm glad. And also, I wanted to ask this at least, why would you come to him? Don't you care-?"
She was interrupted by Mr. Khan, "Stop it, Arohi."
"No, seriously, just think about it rationally for a second. Why is it you? Your relationship didn't seem that good. Call the police, lobby, anyone! You came to his door. It's-"
"Arohi!" He shouted so loudly that even I flinched.
"It is fishy." She finished her thought and continued frowning at me.
I didn't know what else to say. I didn't have an answer for that - why was it him. "Just let me know when you want me to write the statement for you."
I looked down to answer her and left the room. I was ashamed. I didn't think of his position, his reputation. He was a good person and couldn't say anything at the moment... but he probably regretted it now. What did I do!
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"What were you implying?" I asked her as soon as Zoya left. Arohi was being uncharacteristically angry for no reason. She didn't say anything but kept looking at the door where Zoya was standing just now. I made her turn towards me.
"You are also a woman, so you should know of her position." She looked away and I could see that she was reflecting on what she just said.
"I'm sorry... I just lost my temper. You were being hard headed about it... so I lashed out at her."
"That was too much." Zoya looked beyond guilty at those words.
"I know."
They sat in silence for a few minutes as she worked out her anger. Finally, she heaved a long sigh and then added, "I'll believe you and not ask her for anything either."
She turned to leave but then stopped and turned back to face me. "I don't know about her. But you were not the type to fight someone. You are protective of your family but she isn't your family. Or anyone that warrants that type of reaction."
She turned away but before leaving she said, "Think about what she is to you before it's too late."
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I was standing on the airport with the rest of my team members who were ignoring my existence. It didn't bother me because I was busy self-loathing.
"Coffee" I hadn't realized when Mr. Khan approached me. He was holding out a vending machine coffee in front of me. I hesitated a little before taking it because Mr. Khan's arrival suddenly made everyone very interested in me.
I made sure I was as far as possible from him when we arrived at the airport; but he was making it difficult by taking the seat beside mine.
I was getting ready to move seat when he spoke up, "I don't regret a thing. If I was given a chance to do it over, I would take the exact same actions."
My eyes widened. "I did it because I wanted to. And because it was you."
He gave me his sweetest smile making me unable to meet his eyes. Looking at him was too much. Looking at him made me afraid. I was already scared that he might hear the thumping in my heart. So, I didn't have the confidence to look straight at him. I looked at the coffee he brought and said him thank you.
What I couldn't say was thank you for appearing in my life. Thank you, because for you I learned what falling in love is. Thank you for making me feel all these emotions even if I'm not the person who makes you feel this way.
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Tannu barged in to my room as I sat on my bed surrounded by files.
"Why did you stay one more day?" She asked as soon as she came.
"How did you get the latest update?" I said without looking up from work.
"Don't joke, I called and Aunty told me... did something happen?" She was cautious but her recent meddlesome attitude irked me a little.
"It was work and Arhan got into an accident, so I stayed." That was the official story anyways. That guy was injured' - even black eyes and bloody lips are classified as injured nowadays.
"Why are you smiling to yourself?" Tannu was looking at me curiously. I shrugged quickly wiping the smile off.
She took the file I was holding forcing me to look at her. Her eyes were a little teary startling me at the sudden change.
"Do you love her, Asad?" She was serious.
"What? I don't love Zoya!" I retorted.
"I never said I was talking about Zoya." She said quietly. I tried to hide my reaction.
"But you think about her?" She asked and before I could deny, she took my hand, "tell me honestly, I will understand."
I did think about it when Arohi asked me to. And even now, I do think about her. I just nodded.
"I understand, Jammy. She is different from the other girls: that's why you find her fascinating, unique. It's infatuation, Jammy." She explained to me in a pained voice.
"It can't be love, you only know her for 2-3 months now. How can you even know her properly, right?"
"... I guess..." I slowly replied. I didn't really know whatever love is. And Tannu seemed to be right.
"Why would you love her? There must be a reason. Tell me something she has that... say, I don't have. Or the girl next door doesn't have."
"..." I couldn't really think of anything.
"You thinking about her and paying attention to her... don't worry about it. You should try to move on because infatuation will not last long. And it's better for her too, before she takes your actions literally because she believes in love and fate."
That reminded me how Tannu lied to me and I directly asked her why.
"Because I knew you were infatuated with her. I could see it in your eyes, how you followed her every move. Even during our engagement! I just hoped you won't give her any wrong ideas and hurt her unintentionally. I'm so sorry I lied, Jammy!" Wiping her tears, she moved away.
"I was only thinking about you two." She said before leaving the house.
She knew I kept looking at her and thinking about her. So, this is called infatuation... I was infatuated with Zoya Farooqui.
I laughed at myself. I couldn't believe it. I enjoyed my life doing whatever I liked but never got seriously involved with a girl. And I was infatuated with someone.
But it will pass; it won't last long. I was going crazy trying to figure what happened to me, why everything about her bothered me so much.
Thank you, Tannu, for explaining it! Now I know what Arohi was trying to tell me. She was warning mr to get my act straight and get over this infatuation before my wedding.
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This is not part of the chapter/story.. just something else.. Feel free to skip if you want 😊
"Why do you love her?"
"Because she is beautiful."
"So you love her because Miss. Universe is not available to you?"
"That's not it. I love her because she's kind."
"So is the person who is volunteering day and night. Do you want me to introduce you to her?"
"That's not it. I love her because she makes me feel special."
"That's an easy one. Even I can make you feel special."
"That's not it! I just love her! I love her because she's in my mind in all the time. I think of her, I worry about her, I want her to be happy. I love her because she is the person I want to love."
Edited by --Evon-- - 12 years ago
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