Part 7 A game against Khushi

The next day

Simran frowned, seeing Arnav coming with a few bags in his hands. What was that? She was curious to know. She followed him silently. She stood outside Anjali's room, seeing him entering in.

Arnav looked here and there not finding anyone in the room. He was supposed to come out, he stopped hearing a CLICK. He saw Khushi coming out of the washroom with a WET face. A towel was in her hand. She smiled at Arnav softly. Her face remembered him a fresh rose with dewdrops. He kept the bags on the bed.

"Check these bags," he said.

Khushi looked at the bags and then Arnav. Those bags contained many new dresses for Khushi. Arnav brought them as he said. She was bewildered seeing those dresses. Though those were salwar suits Khushi felt them just too much for her. She was sure those were costlier than ever she wore. Arnav's next sentence made her stunned.

"Keep these as of now. I will bring more tomorrow"

"No no... it's enough Arnavji..." she said hurriedly.

Arnav like her calling style... ARNAVJI...

"Are you sure, JEE?" he asked smilingly.

"Jee" Khushi said flushed.

"Ask me anything you want"

"No, this is enough for the next few years"

Arnav raised his brows.

"For the next few years?" he asked dazed.

She nodded yes.

"Ok... we will think about it later. Have you had breakfast?"

She nodded yes.

"Where is Di?"

"She is in the pooja room"

"Didn't you go with her?"

She nodded no.

"Why? Don't you have faith in God?"

"I have... I should not take part in spiritual things for a few days as my Babuji died only two days ago"

"Oh... I'm sorry"

"That's ok..."

"Take care, Khushi... feel free."

Khushi nodded ok. Arnav left the place with a smile. Simran didn't feel to smile. She was sure Arnav had no weird feelings called LOVE for Khushi. Yet, she could not tolerate the care he showered on her. She went to her room and thought deeply. Shyam was right. Arnav was uncontrollable. No one could stop him if he interested something. Before he got attracted to the girl, he had to be diverted. She called Rajeev. He attended the call.

"Hello, Simi..."

"Dad, you said we can't control Arnav. Could you control Arvind uncle?"

Though Rajeev didn't know in what sense she asked him he wanted to say YES because Arvind never uttered a single word against his wish so far.

"Yes... he is still in my control"

"Then, call him and ask him to abide me. He should not say NO. He should do what I want"

"Ok... he will say. By the way, what are you going to do? I already told you about Arnav. Do anything only after thinking twice."

"I know Dad. I'm not going to touch Arnav but the girl..."

"Be careful, she is their guest..."

"Dad, she won't deserve to be a guest of Raizadas. After all, she is a low-class girl. I will make her understand her standard. I show her the right place. So, she won't even think of taking place in RM"

Rajeev sighed.

"Ok... I will talk to Arvind"

"Ok, Dad" she disconnected the call with satisfaction.

As Rajeev said, he called Arvind. Obviously, Arvind attended the call.

"Raju... how are you?" Arvind asked with regular excitement.

"I'm fine... what about my daughter?"

"She is fine in RM"

"I don't think she is fine"

Arvind was confused.

"I heard Arnav brought a girl to RM. Why, Arvind?"

"No no... he just wanted to protect her that's all"

"Can't he protect her by keeping her in a hostel?"

"Raju, don't you know Arnav? He is not talking to his mother for ten years. I don't know how he will react if I oppose him."

Rajeev rolled his eyes. He felt fear in Arvind's voice.

"Ok... you don't have to oppose him. You don't have to put your opinion in front of him. Just stand for Simran. She will take care of the girl"

"no no, Raju. Chotte will get angry with Simran if she does anything."

"She won't do anything openly. She will handle the girl in her way. You say YES whatever she asks for"

"I hope she won't get into the problem"

"No... she is a clever girl. She knows what to do"

"But, Raju..."

"Are not you interested to get my daughter as your daughter-in-law?"

"What are you asking Raju? Don't you know me?"

"You have been listening to each and every word of mine so far. I don't know why you are hesitating on this important issue" he said annoyingly.

"Because it's about Arnav"

"Simran will take care of it... understood?" it was an order.

"Ok..."

They disconnected the call.

Simran was waiting for the right chance to implement her plan. She got the chance the next day.

Ratna and Anjlai went to the temple. It was their regular routine. They used to go the temple every Fridays. Khushi decided to stay home as she should not go to the temple for a few days, due to her father's demise. That was the chance Simran had been waiting for. Arvind was told to be at RM as per plan. So, he stayed.

Simran came to Anjali's room and saw Khushi sitting on the bed, looking at the roof.

"Hi..." Simran smiled.

"Namaste" Khushi got down from the bed.

"Could you do me a favor?"

"Jee..."

"Arvind's uncle wants coffee... I never prepared coffee before. Hari Prakash went to market. Could you make coffee for us?"

"Sure"

Khushi walked to the kitchen with her. She prepared coffee and handed it to Simran. Taking the tray from Khushi, Simran came to the living room. Arvind was waiting there. Simran gave the coffee to Arvind. Arvind sipped it. Khushi walked to Anjali's room.

"Khushi prepared the coffee..." Simran said.

Khushi looked at Arvind and smiled. She stopped hearing,

"Is it?"

Khushi stood with a smile.

"It seems you cook well...?"

Khushi nodded yes.

"Wow... that's great. Uncle, why not you appoint Khushi as a cook?"

Khushi looked at Arvind curiously. She felt happy as she was going to get a JOB. Arvind read her expression. He felt relieved as he didn't find any weird expression on her face.

"Khushi will get a permanent job and also a permanent shelter. She will feel confident if she earns. (turning towards Khushi) Am I right Khushi?"

Khushi nodded yes immediately. She was tremendously happy to get a job.

"What do you think, Khushi? What would be Hari Prakash's salary?" she asked with a mysterious smile.

Khushi nodded her head left to right, like, I don't know. Simran looked at Arvind.

"Forty thousand..."

Khushi's eyes widened in shock. She didn't expect a servant can earn forty thousand per month.

"Not only that, Khushi. He is staying a good quarters. He gets a bonus twice a year... clothes to wear, just like Arnav provided you yesterday. (She hinted that Arnav gave her dresses like, Raizadas gave to other servants) Is it not enough for you to run a lavishing life?"

Khushi nodded yes hurriedly.

"Uncle, Khushi will be a permanent SERVENT of RM. She will be GRATEFUL to you. Don't you see, how humble she is? I'm sure she won't take ADVANTAGE of your privileges. She will surely be in her LIMITS." Simran said looking at Khushi from the corner of her eyes.

"If she is ready, I'm also ready to offer her a job..." Arvind said hesitating.

"I'm ready, Babuji," Khushi said.

"By the way, why are you hesitating, uncle?" Simran asked.

Arvind was silent as he didn't know what Simran was expecting him to say.

"Oh... are you bothering about Arnav? You don't have to worry about him and others, Uncle. Khushi will manage them. Doesn't she know how hard it's to get a good job and shelter? How long would she be depending on others? She is a self-esteemed girl it seems. She won't miss this good opportunity to be a good SERVENT for sure" she looked at Khushi who nodded yes.

"Ok... think you are appointed" Arvind left the place.

"You are so lucky to get such a job, Khushi."

"Thank you so much. Because of you, I got the job"

"I'm a mild-hearted girl, Khushi. I can't tolerate others' tears. I will sleep peacefully tonight. But, don't forget what I promised Arvind uncle on behalf of you."

Khushi nodded ok.

"You are a SERVANT here. You should be GRATEFUL to these people. Should never take AVANTAGE of the privileges. And last but not least, know your LIMITS" she highlighted again.

"I will keep all those in my mind, Simranji. Thank you"

"You are welcome. You can ask my help to tackle Raizadas regarding"

Khushi nodded ok smilingly.

"You can start your job right away..." Simran left the place smirking.

Simran seeded a SERVENT thing in Khushi's mind. So that, Khushi will be grateful to Raizadas. She will not take advantage of given privileges and will stand by her limit.

Simran didn't know something. Khushi didn't need anyone to make her understand how should she be grateful. She knew her limits too. She would have been within her limits without any confusion and Arnav also would have been casual with Khushi if Simran would have been within HER limits.

But, Simran dug her own grave by playing her card. Because of her, Arnav is going to create a scene. And Khushi is going to be taught that she was not a servant. And, most of all, Arnav is going to get a chance to get close to Khushi which is going to be interesting...!

To be continued...