Part 31 Events...

Shyam came to his room and wrote Ajay Singh's number in a chit. Keeping it in his purse, he switched the mobile off. He thought about what to do. That was a sensitive matter... kind of a double-edged sword. He had to be careful. Or else, it will hurt Shyam himself and his beloved ones. Anjali loved Arnav very much. Arnav loved Khushi very much. If Ajay Singh abducted Khushi, both Arnav and Anjali would break down. Anjali will not even give a thought to their marriage. He thought, taking enough time, making his mind calm. He called the commissioner.

"Hello Mr. Shyam Sinha, how are you?"

"Doing good sir"

"How is ASR?"

"He is also good sir. I called you to talk regarding Arnav only"

"Regarding ASR? Tell me, Mr. Sinha"

"Sir, my sources told me, a gang of people is trying to kidnap Arnav's fiancée."

"Arnav's fiancée? Did he get engaged?" he asked excitedly.

"Not yet, sir. Just talks are going... No one knows about it. You too please keep it secretly."

"Oh, sure... Tell me about the issue"

"Arnav is not aware of the matter sir. I don't want him to know. You know him. He is usually an angry man. He won't leave anyone if he gets to know about the kidnapping plan of his fiancée. That's why I want it to be secret"

"Ok, I understand. I will tighten all the check posts around Delhi. All the strangers will be inquired about. If you get anything more about the issue, inform me." The commissioner said.

"Sure sir. Sir, please don't forget, this matter is about ASR."

"No way, Mr. Shyam. I won't forget. I saw his wrath at his sister's wedding. I just can't forget that" the commission said, that made Shyam smile.

How wrathful Arnav was that day...! How angrily he lashed over everyone daringly...! Any girl should get such a brother to protect her from all the odds. Of course, he was also ready to do that for Simran but she won't deserve it. She was not like Anjali but a cunning girl.

"Ok, Mr. Shyam I will update you"

"Thank you, sir"

They disconnected the call. Though Shyam finished the needed arrangements to stop Ajay Singh he could not be peaceful. He could not... until Ajay Singh was caught. He didn't say about Khushi's temple visit to the commissioner. If he said that, he had to tell the commissioner the full story. Then Simran's name will be revealed. It should not happen. If the plan had flopped then Anjali will never trust him.

RM

Arnav saw NK heading to the guest room. He hurried his steps and stood blocking NK's way.

"What?"

"What Nannav?"

"Where are you going?"

"Going to talk to Khushiji"

"What are you here for?"

"To join AR"

"Your interview is on Monday. Go and prepare for it"

NK looked at him shockingly.

"Interview for NK?" NK asked.

"Why? Why should not I interview you?"

"Nothing... you can do it"

"Go and get ready"

"Ok..."

"The interview will be tough... don't be careless" Arnav warned.

NK was horrified. He walked towards his room blabbering.

Arnav came to Khushi's room and saw her working on her laptop.

"May I come in madam?" he asked.

Khushi stood up from the chair and blinked her eyes. He entered the room with a smile.

"I'm not a headmaster. Sit"

She sat on the chair. He too sat next to her.

"What are you doing?"

"Didn't you ask me about site designing?"

"Yeah..."

"My, one of the projects in engineering was site designing."

"Oh..."

"I did that again"

Arnav gave a look to it. he leaned on the chair with a smile.

"Khushi, being simple is good but know your value"

Khushi looked at him silently.

"You have a good talent. Don't think you are not equal to anyone"

"Means, am I eligible to work for a company?"

"Of course..."

"Could you arrange a job for me?" she asked pleadingly.

Arnav nodded yes smilingly.

"Don't you have an idea of getting married?" Arnav asked.

She nodded no.

"Why?"

"Why should I worry about my marriage when you are there for me to think about it?"

Arnav smiled.

"Will you marry anyone if I say?"

She nodded yes.

"My god... it seems I can never get such an obedient girl in my life."

Khushi smiled.

"Do one thing, Khushi"

"What?"

"I'm not ready to miss such a submissive girl... So, marry me"

Khushi got stuck for a while and smiled.

"I didn't expect, you would be naughty" she smiled.

Arnav looked at her with a lopsided smile. She shut down the laptop.

"Won't you marry me Khushi?" he asked with a sad face.

She nodded NO pouting. Arnav widened his eyes. He stood up from the chair and left her room. Khushi became nervous and followed him. Arnav came to the living room where Ratna and Anjali were cleaning spinach, and chitchatting. He sat with them looking down. Ratna and Anjali looked at each other raising their brows, like, 'what happened?'

Khushi came there hesitatingly.

"What happened Chotte? You look upset?"

"I'm indeed upset"

"But why?"

"Khushi denied marrying me," he said not looking at them.

Ratna and Anjali looked at Khushi wondering.

"I asked her to marry me. She denied it on my face right away. She didn't say OK... not even for courtesy" he said sadly.

"No Amma... I just..."

"Just what?" Arnav asked.

"I thought you are playing with me"

"What would have you done if I had asked seriously?"

She stood, looking down hesitating.

"See, now also she is hesitating. I'm not going to eat anything until she agrees to marry me" Arnav said adamantly.

Khushi didn't raise her head. Ratna came to her and lifted her chin. They saw her crying. Arnav became panicked.

"Khushi beta, what's there to cry?"

She looked at Arnav with teary eyes.

"Khushi, why are you crying? What I asked you that you are crying?" Arnav asked.

"Please don't ask me such questions, Arnavji. if I say YES, it sounds greedy. If I say NO, it will hurt you. Please don't make me awkward" she pleaded.

Arnav rolled his eyes disappointedly. Ratna looked at him persuasively.

"He would have played with you, Khushi beta"

"I don't want to hurt him for any reason, Amma... not even for a joke because he is everything to me Amma." She went to her room wiping her tears.

"What are you going to do, Chotte?"

Arnav stood thoughtfully.

Ratna sighed.

"We have to go to the temple tomorrow morning. Are you coming with us?" Anjali asked.

Arnav nodded yes and went to his room. Ratna and Anjali looked at each other worriedly.

"Don't know how Chotte will make her agree to the marriage" Anjali said.

"He will definitely do it... I know my son" Ratna said confidently.

The next day

Except for Arvind, all of them were ready to go to the temple. Women were got seated in the car. Arnav came last and started the car. He didn't talk anything all the way to the temple. Khushi was looking at him through the rear-view mirror, from time to time but Arnav didn't look at her once. Of course, Khushi felt bad.

In the meanwhile,

Arvind called Simran. She attended the call right away.

"Yes, uncle?"

"They started to the Indira Nagar temple with Khushi"

"When?"

"Just now"

"Ok..."

She disconnected the call, without asking about Arnav. She was searching for the phone that her man gave her. Since the previous day evening, she didn't find it anywhere. So, without any choice, she called Ajay Singh on her own phone. He attended the call.

"Khushi went to the Shiv temple in the Indira Nagar. You can take her from there"

"Thank you, madam"

Disconnecting the call,

"Start the car, he ordered his men"

They headed to the temple. Ajay Singh checked the number in Whatsapp. He saw a young girl in the DP. It was Simran's photo. He saved the pic taking a screenshot.

"Thank you, madamji" he smirked.

.......

Arnav reached the temple with the women and went inside. Arnav didn't deny going inside the temple. he came and stood silently. The Pandit started guiding Khushi to do the ritual. Khushi did that. The Pooja was over. Ratna gave money and also clothes to the Pandit.

"Thank you," the Pandit said.

"Is it over?" Arnav asked.

"Yeah... over," Ratna said.

"I will bring the car. You guys come out" Arnav said.

Ratna nodded ok. Arnav walked to the car. Ratna, Anjali, and Khushi came out of the temple and waited at the entrance. That's when a few cars came to the temple entrance and stopped. Khushi horrified, seeing Ajay Singh getting down from one of the cars.

"Ajay Singh..." She murmured automatically.

Anjali looked at him horrified. They were having weapons in their hands. They rounded up Khushi. Ratna was about to say something, and Ajay Singh extended a sword toward her. She was dumbfounded. One of them did the same with Anjali also. Ajay Singh started dragging Khushi to the car.

"Chotte..." Anjali shouted.

Arnav who was about to open the car door stopped and looked at her turning his head. He gritted his teeth, seeing Ajay Singh pulling Khushi with him. He ran towards them and Ajay Singh saw him rushing towards them.

"Finish him off..." Ajay Singh ordered his men.

One of his men started the car and drove it towards running Arnav. in no time, he banged on him and Arnav was thrown away in the air.

"Arnaaaavjiiiiii...." Khushi shouted.

On the other side,

"Chottttteeee..." Ratna and Anjali shouted.

To be continued...