Arnav looked down at Khushi who is all silent 'what happen?'

Khushi 'Arnav ji....voh apke office mein ladkiyan itni chotti chotti kapde kyun pehenthi hain' (Arnav ji.....voh why in your office girls are wearing so small small clothes)

Arnav looked down to see her looking at him with all the innocence in her eyes, Khushi 'humein bilkul bhi acha nahiin laga. Sochiyena, kaisa lagtha hogo unke amma babuji sab ghar walon ko....maine dhekhe kaise ladke unko ghoor ghoor ke dekh rahe the' (I did not like it at all. Think about it how their parents must be feeling......and boys they were staring at them without blinking)

Arnav don't know what to say to her, how to say to her that in this modern world many parents does not care about these things and some girls mostly wear these dress for attention seeking, thinking of it all classy and stylish, wanting to attract others. And some simply feels comfortable with these types of dresses. He cannot go around and stop them, can he? Because it is their way to lead their life.

Khushi 'kya aapko achha lagega agar hum aise kapde pehene' (will you be okay with it if I wear such type of dress) Arnav looked at her wide eye...err how can he say he will like it, nope love it if she wears some western wears for him, only for him. But it does not mean he will like it her wearing those types of revealing dress and roam around the city exposing her. Only he has the rights to see her and only he will.

He looked back at Khushi to see her looking at him for an answer, taking deep breathe 'I will not like it Khushi, I cannot see you wearing such clothes in front of anyone'

Khushi keeping her head against his chest, hearing his thudding heart 'vohi toh hum bhi keh rahein hain, kisi bhi ghar walon ko acha nahin lagega' (that is what I'm saying. No family will like to see their girl to wear such type of dress)

Arnav 'I know but we can't interfere in their life'

Khushi kept quiet.

Next day,

Aman 'she what?'

Arnav sighed 'she did not like girl wearing such type of clothes. She feels uncomfortable'

Aman 'She is not used to right. And she has started coming out of the home, she will get used to modern world of the people'

Arnav 'I agree but thinking why to not bring in dress code for girls'

Aman 'What?'

Arnav 'yeah, they can wear modern clothes but it should be covering them properly'

Aman looked at him silent, Arnav 'Aman they come here for work and you do know what type of world is this. I know vultures will be vultures at the end but....sigh....I don't know after Khushi's question I'm realy feeling bad. I would not be happy if she wears something like this before anyone'

Aman 'you do know this is fashion house right?'

Arnav 'yes but.....'

Aman 'relax Arnav we can't change anyone. We ourself are preparing such type of outfits then who are we to stop them. It is in our eyes to look at them in right way. If we look at them in bad way, then it is bad. And the blame should be on us. Because sab kuch dekhne walon ki nazariya se hota hai'

Arnav knew he is right, Aman 'and besides Khushi will get used to it. In her village, people cover themself even their face so she feels exposed. Don't worry she will not mind all this in few days'

Both went silent after that when receptionist call came 'Sir Sheethal Kapoor called asking for an appointment to meet you'

Arnav sighed 'Sheethal again'

Aman beside him 'God she is a pest'

Arnav over the phone 'Ask her to meet Mrs. Tanya tomorrow sharp 10 a.m.' keeping the phone down he looked at Aman 'make sure Tanya knows what she has do to'

Aman 'oh you don't worry Tanya is all ready for fun' both of them sharing the known smirk of what awaiting Sheethal.

Arnav 'hmmm you and some of our efficient team has to go to Brindhapuri, Khushi's village for our new factory we have planned to open it there'

Aman 'what about you? You were planning to come, right?'

Arnav 'yes, but first you people will go there and look after the things then I and Khushi will come. Khushi too can spend two or three days with her family'

Aman 'That is very nice. So when are we have to leave for Brindhapuri'

Arnav 'very soon, the approval from government is on the way and I'm expecting to get it in one weeks time'

Aman 'What about the Kapoor's?'

Arnav 'they can't do anything before government order. Leave all that to me'

Aman 'okay'

Later that evening,

Khushi 'Arnav ji, I've made halwa for you'

Arnav 'you made?'

Khushi grinned at him, sitting beside him on the lounge 'Yes'

Arnav 'what the need Khushi? You would be so tired after coming from office'

Khushi laughing 'What work I did in office? I just learned what Tanya bhabi taught and loitered around the office when I was free. Sachhi Arnav ji, I'm not not at all tired. And I wanted to eat gajar ka halwa so prepared for everyone and for you with sweetner'

He took the small cup from her hand, having a spoon of it he hmmed 'very tasty'

Khushi 'haina, good it came out well'

Arnav 'how can not it be? My wife made it' she smiled at him proudly. After emptying the cup he kept it on the low table before him and held her hands turning serious 'Khushi!!!'

Khushi 'Ji!!!'

Arnav 'Tomorrow Sheethal is coming to office'

Her face paled listening to her name 'Wha...what? But why? Why is she coming to office Arnav ji? You know na she is bad girl'

Arnav cupped her face caressing her cheek 'Shhh Khushi....and I told you there is no need for you to get scared of her. I'm there for you, always. I'm saying it before hand only for you to not get shock seeing her infront of you tomorrow. Remember You are Arnav Singh Raizada's wife, means boss wife, she can't do anything to you. If she tries to hurt you just give it back to her don't think anything else and if you are not able to handle her then don't worry I'll be always having my eyes on you. And Tanya too will be there with you. Sheethal can't do anything. She is going to work in our office. She is an employee. Okay, remember this you are the boss and she is going to work for you'

Khushi 'but....but you are the boss na. It is your company'

Arnav chuckled 'yes it is but Khushi, whatever it is mine is yours. There is no yours or mine everything is ours, understood?'

Khushi 'Ji!!!'

Arnav 'let us show her who Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada is? Are you ready Khushi? You do want to punish her for all the wrong thing she has done to you and everyone else in your village, right?'

Khushi 'Yes, you will help na'

Arnav 'As I said I'm always there for you. Don't worry we will show her what it is to mess with my wife' Khushi giggled hearing his word

Arnav 'What happen?'

Khushi 'nothing, just got remember that day when you shouted on her. If she does something wrong then shouts at her like that'

Arnav 'I'll'

Khushi hugging him 'Then I'll have nothing to worry about. I know my Arnav ji will take of everything'

Next day,

Tanya looked up from the file she is looking into towards the door after hearing the knock. Calling out a come in she waited for the person to show their face. Well she knew who it will be; the receptionist has already informed her arrival of Sheethal and now she is here infront of her stood proud of her beauty.

Tanya sighed inwardly 'does she really think she can trap ASR with her this beautiful face. Can't she see Khushi is more angelic then her and ASR will only wish for a gem for himself not a sparkling stone'

Sheethal 'Hi, I'm Sheethal Kapoor. ASR asked me to meet you'

Tanya 'Take your seat and your portfolio?'

Sheethal smiled too sweetly at her while occupying on the chair before Tanya and giving her the file.

Tanya 'hmmm okay'

Sheethal looked at her incredulously...just okay...what the hell it was all best shot of her.

Tanya 'we don't have any fashion week lined up for now'

Sheethal 'then?'

Tanya 'let me finish, as I said we have no fashion week lined up for now but then AR Fashion not only is the best for their clothes but also for the best model line up for them. AR has its own model to present their cloth and we hire only the best and experienced. Since you are from ASR's wife's place we are giving you a chance. You can join the traning from tomorrow, sharp at 9 am'

Sheethal twitched her face at being given the opportunity because of Khushi but she can't say her dislike of Khushi loud to everyone here, can she? If she did then even before her career starts she will be doomed. And how can she get close to ASR if she does not work here? Smiling at Tanya politely she took her leave promising to be on time from next day.

Two days later,

Khushi smiled raising her eyes thinking Tanya bhabi has come but it was Sheethal who had entered her cabin.

Sheethal 'What are you doing here?' Sheethal too is shocked to see Khushi here at AR.

Last day when she joined the office she did not had the chance to know Khushi is around her, not that Khushi let her to know even after Arnav's assurance she still felt scared to come in front of Sheethal and remained inside her cabin not roaming around the office in her free time. Tanya, Aman had urged her to come out of the cabin but she had stubbornly refused to come out. Arnav had then asked them to not force her and she will herself start facing Sheethal without any fear when she is ready for it.

Khushi looked at Sheethal first scared but then remembered Arnav's word *You are Arnav Singh Raizada's wife, Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada and it is your place and she can not even touch you. Show her who are you and what is her place?* and taking deep breath stared at her as if some mad dog is standing before her.

Khushi 'you tell me what are you doing here? And how did you enter my cabin without knocking the door?'

Sheethal 'What?' she could not believe the chit of the girl back talking to her.

Khushi 'haan, this is my office and you have no rights to question me. And now tell me don't you have manners?'

Sheethal enraged pointing her finger towards Khushi 'You!!!'

Khushi 'Main kya? Look Sheethal ji I'm having so much work to do so leave the place'

Sheethal sarcastically 'work? And you? What work? Jaadu Poncha maarne ka kaam kar rahi ho'

Khushi looked at her getting angry at her words, Khushi 'Why will I do that work in my office? This is my office, samjhi aap'

Sheethal 'yours? It is ASR's office'

Khushi 'haan toh, he is my husband. Did you forget it? So it is my office too. Leave the cabin or else I'll call Arnav ji, Aman bhai or Tanya bhabi'

'What is happening here?' both looked at the third person entered the cabin.

Aman 'Wow man meri behna has become tigress from lamb. How?'

Arnav 'Nothing, bas with the trust she has on me. Aman, Khushi is not weak anymore, she has me now. Then why she will fear from that Sheethal anymore.'

Aman 'I'm impressed with her tit for tat answer to Sheethal'

Arnav smiled, he sighed at least Khushi is not cowering in fear from Sheethal anymore. They looked back at the laptop screen to see Tanya handling Sheethal.

Tanya 'What are you doing here?'

Sheethal 'Voh Tanya I came here to see you. Disha (Tanya's assistant), said you are here.'

Tanya 'Why?'

Sheethal 'I actually came to ask when is my training going to start. It has been two days and I'm here without any work'

Tanya 'So you need a work?'

Sheethal 'yeah I'm here for modelling and you said my training will start from yesterday but it has not'

Tanya 'Okay then bring a Coffee for me and truffle cake'

Sheethal 'huh? But....'

Tanya 'Go get me a coffee and truffle cake' hearing her shout Sheethal ran off. Khushi giggled.

Tanya turned to Khushi 'Wah Khushi tum toh badi bahadur nikhli'

Khushi pouting at her 'Bahudur and me? Bhabi I was so scared to be left with her alone. And I really don't know what to do. But then I remembered Arnav ji said I should not get scared of Sheethal anymore and he will be there for me. I know Arnav ji never breaks his promise. He will surely come if that bad girl tries to hurt me.'

Tanya 'hmmm so toh hai'

Khushi 'par bahut maza aaya humein usko jawaab dethe samein.'

Tanya 'I see, now common let us start with your lesson'

Sheethal came in few minutes with Tanya's coffee and truffle cake. Tanya taking the coffee cup from her said to Khushi 'cake is for you darling'

Khushi 'for me?'

Tanya 'yes' she watched satisfied while sipping the coffee seeing Sheethal seething in anger seeing Khushi taking the plate of cake and having it happily.

Tanya 'what are you waiting for?'

Sheethal looked at her confused not knowing what to do? Tanya 'Go and clean my cabin'

Sheethal 'What?'

Tanya 'do you have hearing problem? Go and clean my cabin. It is in mess and I want it clean and all the files kept in place when I return back to my place.'

Sheethal looked at her shocked but looking at Tanya's vivid face she left Khushi's cabin silently bidding to do the work given by Tanya. She can't afford to lose her temper and lose the chance to work in AR near ASR.

At the end of the day,

Tired Sheethal looked at Tanya 'What is this Tanya? I'm here for modelling job not to....'

Tanya cut her off 'PA job?'

Sheethal 'yes then why am I asked to do these works, making coffee for you. Bringing files, taking down notes'

Tanya 'because you are'

Sheethal 'What?'

Tanya 'You are my PA. So as my PA you need do these works'

Sheethal stood aghast 'What rubbish is this?'

Tanya 'Rubbish? Have you not seen the contract before signing it?' she threw the contract file towards Sheethal.

Sheethal read through all the papers horrified 'but I....'

Tanya 'What? It is your sign, right? You are ready to do the job of PA and for next fifteen days you can't quit else AR will sue. And after that fifteen days it is your choice to stay at AR or leave'

Sheethal 'Dokha hai yeh'

Tanya 'really? But you never objected while signing these papers'

Sheethal 'I never signed these papers'

Tanya 'Then whose sign it is? Look Sheethal, we are in no need of new model without any experience. You wanted a job in AR badly and only this job was available. If you were not ready you should not have accepted this job at first. Now you are saying you did not sign on this'

Sheethal 'this is lie'

Tanya 'Get over it. If you leave this job before fifteen day then you will have to pay very hefty amount which you will not be able to afford it.'

Sheethal looked at her 'What do you think? I can't pay this one lakh, huh?'

Tanya 'accha you can? Then pay it and leave'

Sheethal looked at Tanya in anger who sat calm in her chair; taking out her mobile Sheethal punched her brother's number.

Raghav answered the call from other end 'Sheethal?'

Sheethal 'bhai I need one lakh, urgently'

Raghav 'but....'

Sheethal 'it is very urgent bhai, transfer one lakh sum amount to my account'

Raghav 'Sheethal listen, I can't'

Sheethal 'What? Where is Raghu bhai? Tell him to do'

Raghav 'no one can send you money Sheethal. Sheethal we are sorry to keep this information from you. Yesterday few people from anti corruption department came and patrolled the whole house. They have sealed our account and factory stating we are making black money'

Sheethal 'What?'

Raghav 'till this issue sorts out we could not take any money from our bank or transfer to you'

Sheethal cut the call frustrated; Tanya looked at her smugly 'had your talk? When are you going to pay the amount?'

Sheethal 'this is all a trap, isn't it? I understand this trapping game very well'

Tanya chuckled 'I'm having so much work. Leave the cabin'

Sheethal 'it is waste of time in talking to you. The master mind behind all this is someone, isn't it? I'll see him directly' she marched off from there.

Sheethal entered Arnav's cabin without knocing the door.

Arnav 'What the!!!'

Sheethal 'how could you do this ASR?' asked getting enraged.

Arnav looked at her with his neutral expression. Sheethal 'you promised to give me a job for modelling not a PA job'

Arnav 'when did I promise you?'

Sheethal 'how can you go on your word?'

Arnav 'I never gave you any promise. I said I'll look into it'

Sheethal 'you know I wanted to be model. Why?'

Arnav 'Modelling? You really think that I'll give a person any job after knowing what they did to my wife. This is all a start Sheethal. One by one you and your brothers have much more to see'

Sheethal looked at him scared; she knows his wrath and the people who are in his good books will be dead as good. Arnav's eyes dead cold 'Welcome to Hell Miss. Sheethal'

Smirking at her 'Now leave my cabin and don't show me your face to me'

Week Later,

Tanya 'Is everything ready for photo shoot?'

Sheethal 'Yes!!!'

Tanya 'let's go'

Sheethal followed after her, they entered the studio room.

Tanya went to the photographer 'Jack, all ready?'

Jack 'I'm, as soon as models are here my camera will do it magic'

Tanya 'Good'

Fifteen minutes later, everyone turned their attention towards changing room door open. A collective gasp heard around all.

Khushi stood nervous in the bridal wear. Arnav came from behind her, holding her shoulder 'you can do this Khushi. Don't be afraid, we are just getting your photo. Okay'

Khushi nodding her head looked around at everyone 'but they all are.....'

Arnav 'think they have come for our wedding. Remember how we were photoed during our wedding time, during all the rituals'

Jack 'Wow ASR, You in Indian wear. And is she a new model? She is fabulous.'

Arnav glared at him, Aman whispered near Jack 'shut up Jack, she is his wife'

Jack shocked 'What?'

Aman 'yeah, this year modelling for calendar will be done by ASR and his wife' that was another shock to everyone. It was kept secretive by Arnav, Tanya and Aman.

Arnav 'Ready Jack'

Jack nodding his head asked him to bring Khushi towards the decorated drapes....Arnav led her and made her stand as Jack explained. Arnav 'relax Khushi. Think only I'm here'

After her photos were taken in various bridal wear in different poses, it was Arnav's turn.

Drapes were changed again......

Jack 'now both of you come and take the place here....yes like this....now smile at each other'

He went to his camera, looking through his camera he sighed 'ASR, Mrs. Raizada seems tense. Ask her to just relax'

Arnav nodding at him turned to Khushi; he closed the distance between them and whispered something in her ears which made her smile forgetting everything.

Jack 'Perfect!!!'

Arnav got up and held Khushi's hand helping her to stand. Tanya came near them 'Every shot are wonderful. It came out well'

Aman 'and this year everyone will be shocked to see ASR and his wife in the calender'

Sheethal looked at confidentely smirking ASR and shy Khushi, here she is working as PA and there that village gawar got to do photo shoot for AR's calendar of the year. She could only fume and do nothing being at their mercy. This one week was hell for her here and all she wishes for is to another week to end and she will be out of here. Is it really possible to escape from ASR's wrath?

Few days later,

She looked at the calendar in her hand. Her eyes taking disbelief looking at the man in the photo.

He has changed. She knew he has changed but to this extent she never knew. She never got any full details on him.

He looks so happy with the girl beside him.

The known burning sensation seeped inside her heart and she flicked the calendar away not able to see it.

Taking the phone, she punched the number and gritting her teeth asked 'Where are you? Meet me now'

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