Arnav's Cabin

Arnav signed the last file, completing the work before going to Lucknow tomorrow morning.

"Sign this contract of six months and get over with it!" He remembered her words. Throwing the pen across the table he leaned on the chair.

He never wanted a committed married life, neither had he ever dreamed of a family. But since last few days he was imagining it with Khushi.

'She wants freedom from this relationship.' He thought as he moved to the vast glass window.

'I can't keep her with me against her wish!' He was tired of handling her childish antics. 'Free her!' His mind said.

He came out of his cabin as his steps led him towards the other corner where he could see her across the glass door. 'I have started liking her.'

But it was one-sided just like Lavanya liked him or Khushi liked Shyam. He felt a suffocation. He wanted her to reciprocate his feelings.

'She wants me to notice her, to love her.' He remembered their passionate moments. Maybe she also liked him but fearing her demons.

'Which Khushi is real?' He turned away, not able to decide.

'I will let her go after six months. But till then she will be mine.' He had made the decision to work hard for his love. 'I won't let you push me away in these six months!' After that choice will be hers.

._._._.

Aman's Cabin

"She resigned?" Aman took a long breath.

Arnav had called the Restaurant to know, for how many days Lavanya had taken leave, to know her duration in Lucknow.

"Yes Mr. Mathur. In fact I was to ask you, when I got this mail today." The Manager told him that Lavanya had quit her job. "She was a star performer of our restaurant. We were even considering her promotion next month."

"Oh." Aman tried to make up a story, "She needs a break Mr.Singh. I'll talk to you later. A bit busy right now." He hanged up.

'Is she planning to never come back?' He panicked.

"Did I tell you to take decisions on my behalf?" He remembered her outburst. She didn't want this job at first place. 'I had insisted her.' He realized.

._._._.

Khushi's Cabin

Khushi was nauseatic since her clash with Arnav.

"You are so heartless..." It was painful to remember his eyes when he said so. There was an accusation, a disappointment. 'He will hate me now!' She was sure. 'But why I am bothered with his feelings.'

She startled as someone knocked her door to bring her out of thoughts.

"Will you come for a coffee? Need to talk something!"

._._._.

"Did you have your lunch?" Arnav asked her as they were sitting in the cafe outside their office.

When Arnav had asked her for a coffee she was shocked. After their confrontation in the morning she was doubting if he would even talk to her.

"I don't...I.." She was not sure what to say.

"A Falafel Tacos, Indian style Paneer Tikka Panini and two black coffees!" Arnav ordered having no concrete answer from her. He was all cool.

'Is he planning to divorce me without waiting for six months!' She was all nervous, confused about his thoughts. She tried to control her fidgeting fingers, looking at him occasionally, who was still busy in phone.

"What do you want to talk?" She finally asked losing her patience.

"Let's eat something first. I don't want you to throw up in the middle of it." He passed the taunt, knowing fully of her acid reflux due to lack of food and sleep.

After having their lunch, which relieved her of the earlier dizziness, they were sipping coffee.

"I am ready to sign the contract but with some changes." He told her in a no-nonsense tone.

Khushi gulped the bitter coffee.

"These are my conditions...!" He removed the copy from his blazer.

Khushi opened it, trying to summarize it.

"To be precise, you will stop blackmailing me or may family after signing this contract." He was tired of her stubborn nature. "You will be obligated towards all the Raizada rituals and behave as a good wife and daughter-in-law for next six months." He looked in her eyes. "And this contract will be a secret, only between us!" Arnav concluded with the last clause added by him.

"Hmm...!" She read it.

"If you are agreed then I'll sign it now." Arnav removed the pen.

Khushi nodded, her heart and mind still in conflict. 'This marriage will end in six months.' She had asked for it. 'A good wife? What does he expect?'

Arnav stood up after signing at required places. "You are not coming with me to Lucknow tomorrow. Aman will accompany me!"

Someone was needed to stay here to manage company so she just nodded.

Wearing his shades he dashed out without waiting for her.

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Aman's Apartment:

Aman packed his bags, ready to meet his wife. 'This time I will clear all misunderstandings.' He was determined.

"I hope everything is good between you too, Aman." Arnav had asked when he had suddenly told him about his trip to Lucknow.

But he hadn't explained much, it being a personal matter between him and his wife.

'No one will come between us this time!' A smile is playing on his handsome face as he secured her anklet in his fist which he had found on the bed last night.

._._._.

Arshi Apartment:

Khushi was still confused on his behavior. On top of it he was leaving her alone for a week. 'What if Malik tried to harm him?'

She came to dining table, as HP served dinner.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you!" She tried to initiate the talk. "Don't repent later if you got stuck in some problem and you need me!"

Arnav chuckled suddenly earning a frown from her.

"As long as you are not with me, problems will also stay away!" He exclaimed teasingly.

Her frown turned into glare as he blamed her for his problems. Before she could tackle with him, he moved towards his room.

It was a week long work in Lucknow and he knew she was worrying for him. 'Only if she will say it clearly.'

Arnav had decided to go by the plane cancelling his chopper plan. Along with the business deal he also wanted to deal with Malik, full and final.

Khushi had made his task easy by controlling majority shareholdings of Malik&Sons.

'Your game is over Chachaji!'

._._._.

Next day, morning was early for Arnav as he had to leave soon. He put the freshly ironed suit on the chair as his bed was occupied by his wife.

"AC is not working in my room!" She had made excuse to sleep here, in the middle of night. 'Lier Kumari Gupta!'

Getting disturbed by the light her eyes fluttered open, "Arnav, put off damn lights." She shouted still sluggish.

"It's my room if you are forgetting! I need to get ready." He refused to obey her which resulted her to moan in irritation. "Arnavvvv, pleasssssse!"

But his hormones took it all wrong arousing the forbidden feelings as he cussed under his breath.

._._._.

In front of Arshi's Apartment:

Aman was waiting down in car as Arnav got ready. After spoiling his mood early morning Khushi was doing yoga in balcony. Her sexy moves were very much visible to him as he moved from one corner to other corner keeping his things in bags.

'Why didn't I do this packing in the night itself.' He thought which somehow teleported to his wife.

"Move! I'll pack this. Go get breakfast." She said with a little panting. Her breasts were moving up and down in the tight t-shirt, annoying him further.

After a quick breakfast, he was fidgeting with his tie which she had observed. Taking it from his hand she started moving it calmly, while he was waiting for an adieu or a 'see you' message from her.

'Or a take care kiss!' He hoped too much.

He moved towards the door as she didn't utter any word. Gulping his restlessness, he was waiting for the elevator to appear.

"Arnav!!!"

'So finally she will see me off.' He smirked but....

"You forgot this!" She handed him the file, making him disappointed as he sighed with frustration.

Not waiting anymore, he pulled her to his arms, covering her mouth with his. Locking and sucking her soft lips with all his feelings, he moved apart before she could respond.

"Don't miss me!" He whispered to her, disappearing in the elevator as the doors got closed.

'What did just happen?' Khushi was clueless, touching her lips.

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