Part29 Shocking Declaration

Khushi saw Arnav standing, hearing her phone talk with Krish. She casually turned her head and continued the work. It showed that she is not at all mind about Arnav.

Arnav was shocked to the core and also furious, nervous, worried...what not? Krish proposed to Khushi for the marriage. He fisted his fingers to control his bubbling anger. He just wanted to punch on Krish's face non-stop. At the same time, an unnamed tension occupied his mind. What should he do now? Should he ask Khushi about it? But...in what rights? What if she says "YES, I'm going to marry him"? What if she does something to irritate him, just like she returned his gift?

Or... he should propose her? Will she accept him? No...she won't... she will definitely deny on his face. She will definitely do. She has the guts. She didn't even accept his gift then there is no chance to accept his proposal and definitely not when Krish is on the waiting list. He can't give her the chance to deny him... never... he has to deal this wisely. Krish just proposed her. She has not said yes to Krish yet. It seems this is unexpected for her also. She will definitely take time to think about Krish's proposal. He can use THAT time in his favor. He went to the seat and sat silently.

"Khushi, you may go." He said not looking at her.

Khushi raised her head and looked at him frowning.

"I have not completed the work yet, sir."

"We will discuss it tomorrow. Just collect the reports of the current deals and submit it."

"Yes, Sir."

She left the cabin. In fact, she also lost the connectivity in her work after Krish's proposal as she didn't expect it.

Arnav leaned on the seat and closed his eyes. What should be done? What if Khushi accepts Krish's proposal? He tightened his jaws. Khushi likes Krish he knew that. He witnessed their weave-length in front of his eyes. There is a chance for her to accept his proposal. Arnav became tensed. He felt his head becoming heavy...eyes are burning...his body is sweating...

He stood from the seat and gave a look to Khushi through the glass wall. She was on her chair, pressing her head. It seems she is also in the stress. He saw NK entering into her cubicle, talking on his mobile. He forwarded his mobile to Khushi. The call might be from Lavanya that's why he is passing the phone to Khushi. After all, they are friends.

NK was standing biting his nails. The tension was visible on his face. Khushi spoke to Lavanya while keeping her gaze on NK. She disconnected the call and then they discussed something very seriously. NK was nodding his head listening to Khushi. It seems she is giving him an idea of something.

Arnav couldn't understand what the matter is. Arnav wanted to know what's going there. As it was related to NK he could get to know about it easily. He has a very important task then NK's which is standing in front of him gigantically in the name of Krish. He has to do something before it slips from his hands. He has no time to think wisely. Whatever it is, he couldn't let Khushi Gupta go to Krish's hands.

Arnav Singh Raizada who wanted to prove himself better than Khushi Gupta became soft due to Khushi's nature. After understanding her, he wanted to prove himself GOOD to none other than the same Khushi Gupta. But now, Krish's unexpected proposal changed him into 360 degrees. There is no RIGHT or WRONG... no FAIR or UNFAIR... no GOOD or BAD in his mind. According to him, everything is fair, everything is right...and everything is good... to get his love lady. Arnav was ready to do WRONG, UNFAIR, and BAD. Because there is nothing in his mind other than Khushi. He didn't care about Krish but only Khushi... the toughest nut on the earth, he has ever seen. His mind worked quickly. Taking a deep birth, he dialed someone. The call received from the other side.

"Yes, ASR"

"I need complete details about my PA Khushi Gupta and her family."

"Ok, ASR."

"I need it as much as possible. You have no time..."

"Give me twenty-four hours, ASR."

"Just pass me the information you collect, from time to time. Get the payment is double."

"Thank you, ASR."

Arnav disconnected the call.

Lunch Break

Khushi went to Aman's cabin to meet him as she didn't see him since morning. She saw him checking a file.

"Hi, Aman."

"Hi," he continued, not showing interest to talk to her, unusually.

"Are you busy?"

He nodded NO, looking at the file.

"Are you upset with me?"

"No... I'm angry with you." his face clearly declared that how angry he is.

"Angry? Why?"

"I don't like what you did."

"What are you talking about?"

"Don't pretend Khushi. You knew what I'm talking about."

She folded her hands.

"I thought Mr. Raizada would pounce on me... but I didn't expect you will do the role."

Aman was taken aback. Didn't Arnav pounce on her? That's the eighth wonder. He should have calmed himself, analyzing reality.

"He didn't pounce on you doesn't mean he is not upset."

"What do you think, Aman? How do you think I will accept his gift? What's necessary to gift me for doing my duty?"

"The deal might not be important to you but for ASR, it's more important than anything. What's wrong if he wanted to show his gratitude?"

Khushi had never seen Aman so frustrated.

"I just..."

"Sorry Khushi....I appreciated your approaches many times. But this time, you disappointed me. I'm sorry you really hurt us."

Khushi felt sad...

"You are thinking personally, standing in Mr. Raizada's shoes. Why not you think professionally?"

"Being so much of professional is not appreciable Khushi."

"I just am professional to the one who doesn't mix professional and personal matter, Aman."

"I can't understand what makes you so adamant in ASR's matter."

"There is nothing called adamant. He is my BOSS and I'm his PA. I'm in my limits...nothing more than that."

Aman sighed. He doesn't know how these two are going to cope-up with each other.

They saw NK entering into Aman's cabin.

"This is not done Khushi," NK said in a flow.

"I just am explaining to Aman that why I returned Mr. Raizada's gift...."

NK did cut her.

"Whaaaaat! Did you return Nannav's gift? But why the hell?" He asked shockingly.

Khushi sighed...

"Nanne please, you also don't fight with me as Aman does."

NK looked at Aman who looked annoyed.

"Then what Khushi? Do you know how happy I was? Nannav never considered about honoring anyone. You are the first person who got it from him."

"I just did my duty Nanne..."

"But think in the other way... what if you were careless? What if Nannav missed the deal? What if Tiwari got firm in the field?"

Khushi gulped down.

"Those didn't happen just because of you... idiot." NK gritted his teeth.

"Leave it NK... sometimes; being over smart also hurts others," Aman said disappointedly.

Khushi sighed. She didn't' know how to console her friends.

"Actually, I came here to ask you something important," NK said.

Khushi looked at him like, "Now what?"

"Being my good friend, don't you feel to share this important matter with me?" NK let out his regret.

"What matter?"

"Just now, Krish called me..."

That stance is enough for Khushi to understand that what he is talking about. Khushi rolled her eyes.

"He proposed you for the marriage and you are not at all mind to tell me about it?"

Aman was shocked to the core. Krish Proposed Khushi? Damn... when did it happen?

"What are you going to answer him Khushi?"

"What do you think?" She asked him.

"Krish is a good guy. It feels good to get a friend as a life partner."

"Apart from friendship, there are many factors to be considered, Nanne. He is so higher than me in status which may create many misunderstandings in the mere future. I agree Krish and his father are nice persons. But there are many people in their family, especially, his mother. She is totally opposite of Sinha Sir and Krish."

"But you are going to live your life with Krish only..."

"It doesn't make sense, Nanne. How could we ignore his mother? Doesn't his mother's wish matter?"

"What if she is fine with this marriage?" NK asked her curiously.

"She won't accept me."

"Who won't accept you, Khushi?"

"You are my friend. You only see my good side."

"I don't think there is a bad side in you."

"Don't say like that Nanne. Sometimes, over smartness also hurts others." She said looking at Aman who gulped hard.

"Krish will make his mother accept you. Then?"

"I will think about it then..."

"That's great."

NK smiled in relief and left. Khushi also went back to her cubicle.

Aman who was listening to them silently got panicked at the last line of Khushi. What if Mr. Sinha and Krish make Mrs. Sinha accept Khushi? Does ASR know about it? What an embarrassing situation is this? He rushed to Arnav's cabin and stopped at the entrance of his cabin, listening to his phone talk.

"Ok...keep dropping info about Khushi and her family. And keep eye on Krish Sinha too."

He disconnected the call. A smirk crawled on Aman's face. Lion already started chasing it seems. After all, he is ASR. Aman got back to his cabin.

RM

When Arnav came to RM in the evening, he saw everyone had been gathered in the living room and they looked tensed.

"What happened?" He asked Anjali.

"Lavanya's parents want her marriage to happen soon."

"Ok...What's the problem? Ask them to come to India and get them married." Arnav said coolly.

"It will never happen, Chotte," Nani said strictly.

"Why Nani?"

"I already told you. You first get married. And then we will do Nanne's marriage. This is my final decision."

Arnav was struck. He looked at NK who was helpless. So, this is what he discussed with Khushi...

Arnav tried to took lead...

"Nani, I would like to say..."

"No, Chotte. I'm not ready to listen to any kind of excuses."

"I'm not giving excuse but..."

"I just want to hear only one declaration from you. Say, you are ready for the marriage."

Laya as well as Manorama was looking at him curiously whereas Raizadas panicking.

"Ok... I'm ready to get married." Arnav declared without thinking.

Raizadas got thunderstruck, hearing that. Is Arnav ready to get married? Why? Just for NK? They were looking at him like ever before, waiting to know the reason.

"I want to tell you something, Di" Arnav said in exact ASR tone.

"Tell me, Chotte," Anjali asked with love as well as curiosity, as usual.

"I would like to marry Khushi."

When Arnav uttered it, all the Raizadas stood on their feet, with shocking expression, hearing the shocking declaration of Arnav. He made them speechless, dropping down thunder on their head.

To be continued...