04-10-2021

This update is dedicated to archanaver  , Darling21894 and whoever waiting for the update! Thank you.

After a long time, I got chance to write the update! I hoping that I will be able to write in coming days too.

Please ignore typo and grammatical mistakes. I didn't get time to proof-read. And please let me know the mistakes in in-line comments.

Part 14:

Soothing silence is prevailing in the car, but that's not the same case in their minds. They have lots of doubts and worries to share, but no one is ready to talk about anything. The fear of losing something important is making them sick in their stomachs.

“I saw him somewhere? I don't remember, but I know that man for sure. Somewhere, I met him once,” said Khushi in a low voice, looking out of the car.

“What and who are you talking about, Khushi?” asked Aman.

“The man, who Shyam Ji is talking with! I saw him before,” said Khushi.

“Shyam Jiju? Where?” asked Aakash.

“Other side of the road,on our right.” said Khushi.

Both Aman and Akash looked to their right, to see Shyam was talking with a man. And they immediately recognised the person as the assistant of their lawyer Mr Roy.

“Hey, isn't he Karthik - the assistant of Mr Roy? What is he doing with Jiju?” asked Akash to no one in particular.

“That's what we need to find. Let's go to him and talk with him,” said Khushi.

They waited in their car till Shyam left from there. Fortunately, today they are travelling along with Aman, who took a car from his colleague. They see, Shyam is talking with Karthik with a serious expression. After Shyam left from there, they saw Karthik sitting there thinking something. Before Aman went there and caught hold of Karthik, Khushi stopped him from not doing so.

“What are you searching for Khushi?” asked Aman, looking confused about Khushi’s behavior.

“There, I’m searching for him,” said Khushi, gritting teeth at Shyam who is hiding beside the tree and looking at Karthik. “I can never trust this man. And he will never believe in someone. He is very dangerous,” said Khushi.

Aman and Akash looked at each other and waited for Shyam to go. After a few minutes, they saw Shyam leaving from there in a cab. Aman drove their car to the bus stop and stopped just in front of Karthik before he walked away. 

“Get in the car, Mr Karthik. We need to talk with you.” said Khushi, after opening the window.

“And may I know who you are?” asked Karthik with confusion. 

“”Surely you may. I, Khushi. Khushi Arnav Singh Raizada,” announced Khushi with lot’s of pride and arrogance, getting down the car.  

“Mrs Raizada!!!” whispered Karthik in horror.

At the same time, both Aman and Akash also came out from the car. Karthik understood the situation. He quietly hopped the car knowing that Aman and Akash around he will not get any chance to escape. Akash sat with him behind where Khushi took the passenger seat. 

“So, Mr Karthik, I will come to the point. What are you talking about with Shyam Manohar Jha?” asked Khushi.

“Shyam Manohar Jha!” Whispered Karthik.

“Yes, and we are waiting for your explanation,” said Akash in no nonsense tone. 

“Nothing Sir, he was just asking for some legal help,” said Karthik.

“Oh okay! So, you are helping him to get the Raizada properties and AR on his name. I understand,” said Khushi leaving perplexed Karthik. 

Both Aman and Akash looked at each other then at Khushi. They understand what made the great ASR attracted to this girl. 

“Wh...What are you talking about, ma’am?” Karthik tried to avoid the topic. 

“Why are you doing this? Do you have any enmity with ASR?” Khushi asked, ignoring his question. “I don’t think so, because if you had enmity with my husband, you wouldn’t have been working with Mr Roy. In fact, you wouldn’t be working anywhere. I know my husband well enough. So, tell me, why are you doing this?” 

“Ma’am, I…,” Karthik tried to say, but his voice trembled in fear. 

 
Before anyone could say anything, they heard Aman talking on this phone.

“Hello Mr Roy. I want to ask you about your assistant - Karthik. What type of man is he? What type of needs does he have? I want every detail about him now.”

Mr Roy is working with AR, long enough to ask questions to Aman or ASR. He understood that his assistant must have done something to come under Aman’s radar. So, he did what he should.

“He is in a dire need of money. He was always suggesting to me that I should take whatever case I’m getting, without thinking about morals and rules. He always pesters me to increase his salary. And I was surprised when he showed interest in AR matters. I thought he realised the importance of work. I hope he didn’t make any mistake to catch your eye,” said Roy.

“Thank you for the information, Mr Roy. You should think before appointing your employees. I will call you later,” saying that Aman disconnected the call and looked at Karthik. 

“He asked me to prepare two sets of papers, one stating that Mrs Raizada and ASR’s sister willingly transferred their shares to him; and another stating that Mr Raizada was giving him all his properties. He asked me to take signatures from both MRs Raizada and Mrs Jha, when they sign on other papers. Then he asked me to register them. And when I asked about the papers of Mr Raizada, he didn’t answer me. He said he will take care of that. For this work he offered me one crore rupees,” said Karthik, understanding his situation. He heard a lot about ASR and his right hand man, a lot enough to fear his life. “He threatened me with my sister and wife’s dignity and family’s life. And I’m in need of money. So, I agreed to do whatever he asked me,” completed Karthik, not able to look into their eyes. 

“Aman Bhai, shift his family to a safe place. And you, Mr Karthik, accept whatever Shyam Ji asked you to do. Tell him that you are ready to do everything for money,” said Khushi leaving the men in shock. 

“Khushi? What are you talking about?” asked Akash, not understanding. 

“Accept whatever he says and ask you. But remember, with a clear mind, you should do what and how I want you to do. If you try anything, literally anything, then mark my words, you will see the hell. I will torture you till you beg your forgiveness. Is it clear Mr Karthik?” asked Khushi, sending shivers down the occupants’ spines. 

“Ye...ye...yes ma’am,” stuttered Karthik. 

“Bhai, call security head” said Khushi.

Aman nodded his head and gave the phone to Khushi after dialing the number. 

“Hello Aman sir,” said the head.

“Mrs ASR,” said Khushi.

“Yes, Ma’am”

“You got an opportunity to prove yourself. Are you wise to use it?” asked Khushi.

“Yes, Ma’am,”

“I want you to follow Mr Karthik - assistant of Mr Roy, AR’s legal advisor - like a shadow and inform me of everything. Everything means, what he does, whom he meets, whom he talks with. Trap his mobile and landline, I want each and every detail about him, till I ask you to stop. I don’t want you to miss anything. So, Mr, can you do this?” asked Khushi looking at Karthik, who became pale after listening to Khushi’s orders. He was panting hard and sweating. 

“Of course I can do it, Ma’am. I will prove it to you that I can be trusted. This is my promise to myself to get your trust back ma’am. Thank you for giving me this chance,” said the security head. 

“I need results to trust you. And remember, this is your last chance to prove yourself. If I find you wrong, negligent or betraying, then no one can save you from me. Get to work immediately. And yeah, before you start work, keep Mr Karthik’s family in a safe place. I don’t want anyone to get hurt in all these,” ordered Khushi before disconnecting the call. “You can leave Mr Karthik. Leave your phone number with Aman Bhai. We will call you later and tell you what to do. I hope you know the situation you are in now. Get out.” said Khushi turning to Karthik.

Karthik nodded his head and left from there. 

“Jiju, call Kunal immediately. Ask him to come here at this moment,” said Khushi, with a bright smile and sparkling eyes.

Not understanding the reason for her happiness, Akash called Kunal and asked him to come to AR ASAP. 

“But why?” asked Akash, turning to Khushi. He can guess the reason for that smile. After hearing Karthik's words, he is also feeling this excitement. But the fear of getting disappointed, pulling him behind from stepping ahead. 

“What question is that Akash? Didn’t you hear what Karthik said? Shyam asked him to prepare one set of papers stating that ASR transferred his property to him. With that it’s clear that ASR is alive! My God! I can’t believe it!!” a smile adored on Aman’s face. 

“I know. I understood. But…,” Akash stopped himself from saying anything, not able to disappoint Khushi and Aman. 

“I know Jiju, I can understand your fear of getting disappointed. Trust me, I’m also scared. But we can’t sit without trying, right? This is the last chance, Jiju. Let’s search for Arnav Ji. I know he is alive. He is out there, waiting to  return to us. I’m sure, when it’s about him, my instinct is always right. And more than that, that Lad Governor can not leave me without fighting and torturing. He loves to do that. My Lad Governor!!!” Khushi smiled and cried at the same time. 

Both Aman and Akash smiled and cried along with her, hugging her sideways. 

After composing herself, Khushi asked, “Can we take Police help along with Kunal? Will it be problematic if Shyam gets to know? I just want to bring Arnav JI back, as soon as possible. That’s all that matters to me,” said Khushi. 

“First let’s talk with Kunal. Then we can decide what to do,” said Aman and at the same time they heard a knock on the door. 

“Come in,” said Akash. 

Before Kunal wished them, Khushi came straight to the point.

“I want you to find Arnav ji.” said Khushi.

“What? What are you talking about ma’am?” asked confused Kunal.

“Don’t you understand HIndi? (A/N: I hope you guys remember that Khushi is talking in Hindi and she doesn't know English but planning to learn) Or you don’t want to understand? Or are you planning to show that I’m a fool and you are intelligent?” asked Khushi leaving baffled Kunal. 

“No, ma’am. I didn’t mean that. It’s just, I am confused with your request when ASR is de…” before he completes the word ‘dead’, khushi stopped him

“Don’t you dare say that word! My Arnav ji is alive. I know for sure. You just do what I’m asking you to,” said Khushi, gritting her teeth. 

Kunal looked at the trio with an unknown expression. Seeing the serious faces of the trio, he sighed deeply and said “I understand what you are saying, ma’am. But please try to understand that ASR is…, I mean, ma’am, where can I find him? If you ask me to find out about the accident, I can do that. But finding ASR? I don’t know.”

“I will tell you where to find him, will you be able to?” asked Khushi.

Kunal looked at Khushi and understood how strong she is. Once again he looked at both aman and Akash. He closed his eyes and shook his head before saying yes.

“Yes, I can do that. Where do you want me to find ASR?” asked Kunal.

“Find him in the villages near the accident spot. Find him in the hospitals, clinics and every damn medical related place near the spot. I’m sure you will find him. And when you find him, let me know, I will go and meet him. But I don’t want you to make any mistakes now. Ask your men to work properly. Take how much money you want, I want the result. And also follow Mr Shyam Manohar Jha. Find everything about him - his past life from childhood, his marriage, his work, his trips - everything. I want this report on papers. I hope you know who Mr Jha is." Said Khushi in a determined tone.

"Yeah, I know!"

"Great! Then I want you to start this work immediately and I want you or your best employees to do the work. I don't want anyone to make mistakes. We will call you if needed. And be available for everything. That's all for now," concluded Khushi.

"And call me whenever you get any information. Don't need to bother Mrs Raizada or Mr Akash. I will convey the message," said Aman, not giving a chance for Kunal to ask Khushi's phone number. He doesn't feel Kunal having Khushi's number was necessary. 

Nodding his head, Kunal left from there, thinking about the work in hand! He knew that ASR was tough, but he never guessed that MRs ASR to be the same like him. He prayed to God to give him strength in this matter and success in finding ASR. After all, ASR is not only a man, but he is a security, strength, he is a support to his employees and love and life to his closed ones!

(First and last time) pre-cap:

"How dare you? How dare you say that I can't take him with me? He is my husband, damn it!"

"I'm not stopping you from taking him, ma'am. I'm asking you to keep him here for some more days. He needs our care. He is so vulnerable at present. He needs so much support and medical help! It will take time for him to recover!"

...to be continued

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Sri.