Part 12 Party

GI

Shyam came to his cabin after signing the attendance register. He saw Arnav entering the office. Shyam called him to ask something about the next program.

*Arnav... one minute...*

*Yeah... will just come...* he rushed to Khushi's cabin.

Shyam thought he goes to Khushi's cabin for some other reason. Arnav knocked on the door of Khushi's cabin.

*Come in...*

Arnav entered in.

*Good morning, Ma'am...* he wished her and signed.

*Very good morning...*

Khushi smiled, seeing him signing the attendance register.

*Welcome back* She said leaning on the chair.

*Thank you, ma'am,* he left her cabin.

Arnav directly came to Shyam's cabin.

*Tell me, Shyam...*

*Please give me some ideas about the company's next project.*

*What is so urgent? Let us finish this program first. We will discuss it later.*

*But, it will be harder to discuss through the phone because you won't be here after this program*

*No, I will be here only... I'm continuing in GI.* Arnav gave him a lifetime shock.

*But... you have resigned from the job...* Shyam asked him nervously.

*Khushi ma'am requested me to continue...* he winked smilingly and left his cabin.

Shyam sat on the chair with a thud. He thought Arnav will not be in GI so he lied to Khushi without thinking of anything. She will definitely get to know the truth if Arnav continued in GI. She will become aggressive after that. No one can control her and she will never trust anyone. Shyam was suffocating like hell, couldn't understand what to do.

...........

The program organized by Arnav held successfully which gave GI a big profit and a few more contracts. Khushi liked Arnav's work and the presentation. She thought to celebrate it as it was her first success.

The whole GI drowned in the celebrations. To Arnav's surprise, the ABC juice was distributed to all the staff at the party. Shyam's nervousness rose to no limit.

Khushi invited Shashi to the party. For the first time in the GI record, the program team members were appreciated with gifts, according to their effort. Shashi wondered about her idea. No need to say Arnav was the one who got the costliest gift. It was a ROLEX watch. Arnav's eyes went wide open and his head turned towards Khushi who was smiling at him.

The grand buffet dinner was provided to the staff of GI. Khushi made a plate for Shashi and about to go, Arnav came there. She extended the plate towards him making him, in awe.

*It's ok ma'am...* he hesitated.

*What could I do if my staff doesn't respect me?* She asked him with an adorable smile.

Arnav took the plate smilingly.

*Thank you Ma'am...* he left the place.

Making another plate for Shashi, Khushi went to Shashi and handed the plate to him.

*Don't you eat?* Shashi asked her.

*Yeah, going to...*

She turned to go to bring her plate; she stopped, seeing Arnav with two plates.

*For you ma'am* he extended.

Khushi chuckled and took the plate.

*Take your seat* she afforded a chair for Arnav which made Shashi dumbfounded.

Arnav was about to deny,

*Join us Arnav...* Shashi said.

Without any choice left, Arnav sat with them.

Shashi who was noticing Khushi from the beginning amazed about her change and also about the affable relationship with Arnav. He was happy that she was not rigid like before and became flexible. Somewhat he guessed Arnav was the sole reason for her change but he couldn't guess WHY.

*You had done a very good job Arnav...* Shashi said.

Arnav and Khushi looked at him confusingly. What he was talking about?

*The program was too good. I watched the program video... it was awesome*

*Thank you sir...*

They started eating.

*Khushi, you have to attend an All India conference next week.*

*Sure, Dad...*

*It is going to be held in Bengaluru...*

Khushi widened her eyes.

*I have not gotten used to Delhi yet... India is very tough you know...* she huffed.

*You have got used to the Indian climate which is really hard as you lived in Swiss, ma'am. India is a super incredible country if you started liking it...*

*But, it is not easy to find places here...*

*I agree... it's very hard for newcomers*

*And I don't know A B C D about Bengaluru...* she sighed.

*Why not you take Arnav with you?* Shashi asked.

Khushi looked at Arnav who was in shock.

*I have no problem if Arnav is ready but it seems he is not...* she chuckled seeing his expression.

*No... not like that...* Arnav stammered.

*So, are you coming with me?* Khushi asked excitedly.

Arnav looked at Shashi, hesitatingly.

*I won't compel if you are not interested...* she said smoothly.

*No... not like that...* Arnav looked at his gang who were smiling at him teasingly.

That was what he was hesitating for. These guys were already in full swing to tease him. What will happen if he went to Bengaluru with Khushi? He looked at the father and the daughter who was waiting for his YES.

*Ok, Sir...*

*finally...* Khushi laughed raising her brows.

Arnav smiled softly. Arnav had dinner silently. He left the place after taking Shashi and Khushi's leave.

Arnav's friends were waiting for him. They didn't talk to Arnav but talked about him only.

*Aman... it seems he got attached to them...* NK said as if Arnav was not there.

*I have no doubt... I won't get surprised if they accept him as their Damad...* Aman countered.

*He will not even give us heed if they do that...*

*Stop it guys... stop the rubbish* Arnav hit their back.

*Then what...? You usually eat with us. what happened today?* Nk asked.

*How could I deny our Boss when he asked to join them?* Arnav said.

*You were talking with them very seriously...* They again teased.

*Shashi sir requested me to take Khushi Ma'am to all India conference...*

They were shocked.

*But, it's going to be held in Bengaluru...* Aman widened his eyes.

Arnav nodded yes.

*That means you are going to Bengaluru with her...?*

Arnav again nodded yes.

*That's it... this is certainly what I said...* Aman pulled his leg.

*Say whatever... who cares?* Arnav smiled.

*We do... don't we...?* NK asked Aman.

*Of course, we do...*

*I'm going... mom will be waiting for me* Arnav walked towards his bike.

*Go, go... we won't leave you easily...* Aman shouted from behind.

Shyam stood there, hearing their talks. Arnav was accompanying Khushi to all India conferences. They were going to be with each other for at least two full days. There was a lot of chance for them to talk to each other. What if Khushi asked about his health? He will lose not only the job but also Arnav's friendship. Shyam was hell scared.

To be continued...