Part 11 

LONG UPDATE

Neha was tearing a paper into pieces. According to her, it's not a paper but Khushi. Till today, anyone could enter ASR's cabin without his permission. What happened today, all of a sudden? Why does he want people to get HER permission? She got just honored by ASR. Why did he change the rule of entering his cabin all of a sudden? She knew ASR. She was trying hard to get his glimpse and she couldn't achieve it. Keeping a girl beside him is not ASR's style. What if ASR falls for Khushi? She couldn't even imagine that. She has to do something to stop this drama. She has to... very soon... before ASR slips from her hand.

......

Arnav finished dictating. Khushi stood with the note pad. She heard a knock on the door. Arnav waited to see what she does with his ORDER. She went to the door and opened it slightly. She saw Akash standing. She looked at Arnav.

"Akash sir is here, Sir. I don't think, AMD won't come to your cabin without reason"

She said not opening the door fully. Akash frowned not understanding anything. Arnav nodded yes.

"You can come inside, sir"

Giving him space to enter, Khushi left his cabin. Arnav smiled inwardly seeing Akash's expression.

"What does she mean, Bhai?"

"You will get to know about it soon. Tell me what the matter is?"

"I have to go to the Airport to receive Laya, Bhai."

"So?" He asked with disinterest.

"I just came to get your permission"

Not asking a single question, Arnav nodded yes.

"Thanks, Bhai"

Akash left his cabin.

.......

Khushi called a peon. Giving him the circular,

"Pass it to everyone and get the signatures," she said.

"Ji"

The peon started, getting the signature of the AR staff. Each and every staff of AR got surprised as the circular indicated that it's ASR's order. Akash stopped the peon and gave a look to the circular. He was shocked. Is this what Arnav said about? That means, did Khushi speak to Arnav about getting her permission to enter Arnav's cabin? What's happening in AR? He thought awfully.

............

Aman was standing at the entrance of the AR, waiting for the load, thinking about Khushi, the girl who brought smile on MIGHTY ASR's face. She might not have thought about the output of keeping the plants in his room. In their long term friendship, Arnav never spoke so deep, like he did today. The first time, Khushi made it possible. The duty without expectations will surely give fruit. Aman certainly was so happy about it. He smiled at Khushi who came to check whether the load arrived or not.

"Hasn't the load come?"

"Nope... I'm also waiting. By the way congratulations"

"Why?"

"You have achieved something very big which no one could do"

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about the plant idea"

"I just did my duty"

"But it made ASR happy. Mark my words Khushi; you are going to be his close one"

"It won't happen." she said plainly.

"But why...?"

"He is my BOSS. I'm his PA. That's it. There is nothing to be his close one"

"You did your duty but in ASR's perception..."

Cutting him...

"Let it be anything from his perception, Aman. I'm not ready to be his close one"

"But why Khushi?" he asked disappointedly.

"A man who treats people, according to their status and never hesitates to insult them can never get close to me"

Aman was shocked.

"I'm not complaining, Aman. We can't expect people to be like us. I don't want to get close to him and I don't want to criticize him too. He is my Boss. I will do my duty. Neither I don't want to be his close one nor do I want to be close to him. That's all" she said simply.

Aman was highly disappointed. Though Khushi spoke plainly without any expression Aman could feel dissatisfaction in her tone. He doesn't know what to answer her. At the same time, the load arrived and Aman got busy checking it.

But the duo had no idea their talks about ASR was heard by someone and that someone is none other ASR himself.

At that point, Arnav became mad. Khushi's replies were an undoubtedly invisible slap on his face. She just said she doesn't want to be his close one which no one thinks of saying, even in a dream. How dare she? It's not daring but something beyond that.

On the other hand, he is super happy because he likes challenges... wants challenges... Challenges make life interesting and thrilling. That's his concept. He has no doubt, Ms. Gupta is different but her guts and straight forward behavior shook him because she looks hell bold. No one could utter those words without guts. But he is Arnav Singh Raizada after all. Can't he just make her be with him?

Arnav got back to his cabin. He dialed Aman.

"Text me Ms. Gupta's number"

Aman looked at Khushi who is standing in a hand distance.

"She is here only ASR. Shall I pass the phone?"

"Will you pass your phone all the time? Do what I said"

He disconnected the call. Aman sent Ms. Gupta's number smilingly. Arnav's phone beeped with a message sound. He dialed Khushi. Khushi frowned at a new number which is flashing on her mobile. Khushi attended it.

"Hello"

"Come to my cabin"

"Who is this?"

"Arnav Singh Raizada"

"Yes, Sir"

She disconnected the call and headed to Arnav's cabin while saving his number as "BOSS". She knocked on the door and she got an immediate

"Get in" from Arnav.

"Yes, sir?"

Arnav kept a file in front of her.

"This is our previous fashion show's details. Read all the sections clearly. Tell me what you understood. Or ask me if you don't understand anything. I want you to be prepared for our next show"

"Yes, sir"

She was about to leave his cabin,

"I think you didn't get my point"

"Sir....?"

"I asked you to explain what you understand"

"I understand, sir"

"Then where are you going? Will you come to my cabin again and again to explain every section?"

Khushi looked at him plainly.

"Take your seat and read it here"

Khushi opened the file and there were nearly 16 sections. She sat on the couch which is near the window. She started checking the details and photographs. She was awestruck. She had heard about AR's shows. She didn't know about the hard work behind the show. This file explained it to Khushi.

It was a tea break. Khushi received a call. Arnav looked at her to know whether she attends the call or not as he had no idea whose call it was. She attended it.

"Haan Aman..."

"......."

"In Boss's cabin"

"......"

"Yeah, busy"

"....."

She smiled.

"Don't worry. You will get a coffee prepared by me tomorrow"

She smiled whereas Arnav frowned. Arnav dialed the canteen number and asked for coffee without sugar. A woman brought two cups of coffee and kept it on the table. She gave a cup to Arnav. Taking it from her hand, he gestured her to give the coffee to Khushi. She extended the other cup and Khushi looked at Arnav who was looking at her, sipping the coffee. She smiled at the canteen woman and took it from her hand. Khushi sipped it and her face changed.

"Do you have sugar?" she asked the canteen woman.

She nodded yes and put half spoon of sugar in Khushi's coffee.

"Put some more." Khushi asked.

She put another half spoon. Mixing it well, Khushi relished the coffee. Arnav smiled softly. A spoon of sugar changed her facial expression upside down, he thought. The canteen woman left the cabin taking the cups.

"Being a diabetic, taking sugar is not advisable"

Arnav expected that she will say something. But she just looked at him and continued her work making Arnav disappointed.

Khushi explained every section that what she understood. And Arnav asked her a few questions about it and it helped Khushi to know the issue deeply.

There.... lunchtime came.

"Get back to work after lunch," Arnav said.

Khushi nodded yes and arranged the file. That's when she got a call again. She attended it. It was again Aman and Arnav rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, Aman... yeah, coming... will be there in a minute... No...not completed yet..."

She disconnected the call. Keeping the file on the table, she left Arnav's cabin.

Arnav saw her having lunch with HIS team, Aman, Akash and NK from his cabin's glass wall. They were not only eating but also chitchatting and laughing. The trio was sharing food from a tiffin box. It must be Khushi's box. What they are talking about that they are laughing like this? He went back to his seat and sat on it.

After lunch also Khushi got engaged with Arnav... correction... Arnav kept her lose to him in his cabin. Though Khushi tried not to get irritated she couldn't Khushi looked at the watch. It was 7 o'clock. He didn't think of leaving her it seems. Khushi didn't ask him about leaving because she remembered the clause of 24*6. She waited for his order. That's when Arnav received a call. He attended it.

"Yes, Mr. Chopra...how is the building work going?"

"ASR, the building you bought is in danger. It can fall at any time."

"What? But how?" he asked shockingly.

"The builder who sold it to you is a cheater, ASR. The building's foundation is not as strong as mentioned in the sale document. They should have used a worse cement ratio it seems. Unaware of it, we have built another floor which is beyond the building's capacity"

"I want to know about the builder's whereabouts" he gritted his teeth.

"Sorry ASR, he is not in Delhi"

"Ok... get all the workers out of the building. I will send someone to sort out the issue tomorrow morning. Ask them to leave the place"

"Ok ASR"

Arnav disconnected the call angrily. He looked at Khushi who is gazing at him.

"You can go"

He said plainly. Khushi nodded yes and left his cabin. Arnav sat there disappointed. He bought the building to gift it to Anjali because the land was once his father's. He wanted to surprise Anjali, gifting it on her wedding day. The renovation work was almost done. In that condition, he got the message from his builder about the building's condition. He wanted to deal with the problem on his own but tomorrow is his parent's death anniversary. He will not be available to anyone tomorrow because he will be on a long drive. He won't prefer to talk to anyone except his late parents.

To be continued...

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Trap of Khushi

When Khushi came from Arnav's cabin, she saw Aman and NK waiting for her.

"You guys are still here?"

"How could we go, leaving you?" NK questioned her.

"Have you finished learning about the shows?"

"Yeah... Mr. Raizada wants me to learn everything in one day it seems" she said sighing.