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Chapter 10: Angel in disguise

*Flashback* (Khushi's POV)-

With nervousness, I roam my eyes to and fro across the large building. I never wished to come back to the same place where that arrogant CEO insulted me and push me off from the first floor. But do I have any option?

Thanks to Lavanya Mam. Without her help, this wouldn't be possible. She encouraged me to do this job. I don't know how she convinced Asr as I remember he said he didn't want to see my face ever.

Upon that, Manav is completely against me doing this job, he is very protective of me. But what can I do? Circumstances brought me back to the same hell where I never wish to come. I need money to pay the bill. My Jiji is in hospital and she urgently needs to be treated. The thought of anything happened to her made me tremble. She is my lucky charm..my strength to fight any battle and I am very sure I can face anyone if my jiji is with me. Without her, I am nothing. On one side I am always grateful to the DM for giving beautiful people like Nikhil, Nisha, Jiji, Manav who loves me unconditionally and ready to do anything for me. While on the other side, it is Amma and buaji. They treats me and Jiji like we are not human but robots whom they wants to dance on their fingertips.

Whatever they say we have to agree unwillingly otherwise they will lock my Jiji in a dark room and starve her to death. I remember once Buaji punished my Jiji when I showed protest against her cruelty. After that day, I never got the courage to go against them. For the sake of my Jiji, I am bearing her but what will happen when I get married to Manav? Who will take care of my jiji. Who will protect her? That's the thing that always bothers me.

Amma and buaji ask me to leave my graduation and take a job. I did. Since childhood whatever they said all I did without showing any restraint. Then why? Why did they hurt my jiji this time. Why did Buaji try to burn her only because I didn't take this job? If not Nikhil, my jiji would have been alive today. Manav is my life. WIthout him, my life is worthless.

Sometimes I wonder what is our mistake to get a guardian like buaji and Amma. Why do they treat us like servants? Before coming, I and Manav had an argument. He wants me to file the complaint against Amma and Buaji. But I can't. Jiji would never allow me. She loves Amma and Buaji as much as she loves me. I never imagined hurting her. How many times i told ji that we should leave gupta house and stay separate but those morons always emotionally blackmail her. She is so innocent and always fell in their trap. As a result, I gave up in front of my Jiji pleads. Amma and buaji pass me an evil smile.

Since childhood Buaji and Amma have been treating us like garbage. We are not their daughter but the source of income. But that day they have crossed all the limits when Buaji and Amma try to burn Jiji with kerosene. They want me to take a job and pay the rent to stay in their house. However I left my studies in the middle and searched for the job. Everything was going smoothly until I met that arrogant and Batameez Arnav singh raizada. He made my life miserable.

No company is ready to offer me any job all because of him. I wish I could give him a few punches. Control Khushi control. At Least till my Jiji got discharged, I have to keep control in my hands and tongue. No gali.

''I wish.. I really wish you were there, Nishu..I needs you..I miss you soo much..'' I took out her photograph and began to talk as it is giving me strength.

Should I call her? No..No bad idea. She would surely suspect me hiding something while hearing my voice. Then she directly flew back to India leaving everything aside. I left my studies in the middle but I won't let her career ruin like me.

''Wish me luck DeviMaiyya..you are my last hope..I am going to face that devil..like last time I don't want to argue him..I only wants my loved ones to stay protected and happy..and yes put some brain in Manav head. He always keep fighting with me..idiot..I am not a kid I can took care of myself..why he oppose of me doing this job..anyways I will handle him later right now my focus should be on this job..''

Glancing at the clock, I realized I have been sitting here for an hour. Clutching my file in my hand, I waited for my call. Another half an hour passed, I am getting bored now. Soon after, the door of office open and the lady wearing mini skirt appeared to me. I check her from top to bottom. She is looking so thin and pale. I began to wonder why she is wearing minimal clothes. She badly needs my help.

Hey devimaiyya..look like she is very poor and not getting proper clothes to wear..I should help the needy. I got up from my place and walked slowly toward her.

Khushi: Madamji, don't worry everything will be fine.. 

I remove my scarf and give it to her so that she covers herself. But the look she gave me, I felt more sympathetic for her. I carried my arms to cover her properly.

Lady: Are you nuts? What the hell are you doing? Go back to your seat and wait for your turn..

Khushi: But Madamji..

Lady: Shut up..

Khushi: I am just helping you..Eat this paratha and fill your empty stomach and yes you can wear my clothes..I have many for poor and needy

Lady(raising her voice): GO BACK TO YOUR SEAT ELSE I WILL COMPLAINT TO ASR..

Khushi: Haww here I am trying to help and you are..

Lady(Annoyingly): Your so called help is not required..this is the dress code and every staff wear this..

Khushi: Chee You call this  bedsheet a dress? I will not wear this..never..never..

Lady: Then leave this job. There are many girls waiting in a que..Miss behenji

Everyone sitting along with me in the chair started to laugh. I check my face in the mirror if something is on my face. But I am looking fine. Why are they staring at me like this?

My confidence flattered as I saw every single woman wearing such a cheap dress. Shame coarse through me. It is so revealing and disgusting. They hardly able to cover their assets properly and the length is so short the long thighs is clearly visible.

''Hey devimaiya raksha karna..hey devimaiya raksha karna..'' I mumbled To my best friend.

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After waiting for more than 3 hours I got the call. My heart thumped as I slowly stood up, trying my best not to look nervous and be confident. Tightening the dupatta across my shoulder, I clutched my file to my chest and made my way toward his cabin. Previous encounters keep flashing to me and it makes me more nervous. He will not spare me for sure. Hoping he will not throw me from this job. My heart hammering against my ribcage. With shivering hands, I knock the door.

Arnav: COME IN..

I jerk back hearing his sharp voice. Slowly I took baby steps and made the entry.

Khushi: Dekhiye isse pehle ap hume naukri se nikal de hum bata de hum pichli baar ki tarha is baar kuch nahi kahenge..humhe yeh naukri ki bahat jururat aur hum.. (Listen, before you throw me out let me let you I won't do what I did last time..I need this job very urgently and I..)

Arnav: Shut up!

Khushi: Ji

Arnav: I said shut up and sit down. (I nodded and took my seat.)

Arnav: Listen miss Gupta this is my office not any radio station where you eat everyone's head with your stupid nonsense.''

Khushi: Par hum shant nahi reh sakhte..hume bachpan se bolne ki adat hain. (But I can't stay silent I have a habit to talk since childhood)

Arnav: In that case change your habit because here only I say and others listen. Got it. 

He instructed me on a few things and I heard it carefully about the rules and regulations. I again open my mouth to say as I hadn't spoken since 10 second and my heart is craving to say something. But seeing his deadly gaze, I quickly close my mouth. That was the moment I noticed a small smile on his lips.

Hey Devimaiyya, I thought he is not an alien..but No he knows how to smile.. Laad governor kahike..

Arnav: Did you say something..?

Khushi: No sir..No..No..

Arnav: Good for you..Now concentrate..

Khushi: Okay sir..but sir..

Arnav: You again speak..Shut your mouth..

Khushi: Mere peth mein gudh gudh hota hain jab hum baat nahi karte.. (Something happens to my stomach if I do not speak.

He smiled. Oh my god..He smiled again..It was not my imagination. He actually learned to smile.

Time flew quickly and today I completed the entire one month in this office. I am loving this work. It is quite hectic but I learn many things from Amanji, Arnavji's personal assistant. He taught me so patiently how to arrange and organize every single thing properly. About Arnavji. He is not that bad as I thought him in the first meeting. I thought he would make my life miserable in office but I was wrong. He is a gentleman. He is complicated but soft at heart. Like other girls who wear those cheap mini skirts, on the first day I thought I too have to wear this. But he is so sweet he didn't force me to wear that cheap dress. In Fact he complimented me saying I am different.

Many times he took a stand for me as Lavanyaji made my life hell in the office and other girls tried to insult me out of jealousy. But After getting a good piece of mind, no girl ever called me behenji or try to humiliate me. Everyone starts to respect me. All because of Arnavji. I made many friends in the office. This place became my second home. I am loving them all.

Arnav: Is everything ready?

Lost in my thought, I am playing with the knot of the dupatta out of nervousness and worry. This is my first event which I am organizing. The thought of any mistake to happen made me scared.

Arnav: Khushi?

I jerk from my thoughts upon seeing his hand brush against mine. Next moment I see him so near to me. Quickly I stepped back while he made me comfortable around me by giving me motivation.

Khushi: Sir, I am not sure to..

Arnav: Call me Arnav..

Khushi: Ji..?

Arnav: My closed ones call me by my name..

Khushi: But I..how can I..You are my bo..ss..ss..

Arnav: We are friends right. Don't we?

Khushi: Okay sir.. (He raised his eyebrow) I mean..Ar...ar..sorry Sir..

Arnav It's okay..Relax. No hurry. I will wait for that day when you call me by my name. She just smiled and moved off.

Next few days passed very quickly. He is so gentle and caring. I never thought I would say this but Mr Raizada is the best boss I have ever come across. He helped me a lot whenever I felt low. Never thought I would learn and manage everything so quickly. I feel more comfortable around him. My respect increased when he visited the hospital to meet my jiji. Not once but many times. Otherwise who will do this much for an employee.

Khushi: I am sorry sir but I can't take this money..

Arnav(Holding my hand): Don't be formal. As I said you are more like a family to me. After my sister if I trust anyone then it's you. Take this.. (He handed me the blank cheque)

Khushi: But sir..I..I..

Arnav: Shh.. (he placed his finger on my lips and looked at me deeply.) You are special..very special.

Seeing him so near, I began to inch back creating some distance.

Khushi: You are thinking wrong about me. I am not that kind of girl.. ( I took the pause upon noticing the changes expression on his face.)

Arnav: You shouldn't say this..

Angrily he bangs the door of my house and leaves without saying anything. I called him from behind pleading him to stop but he didn't stop. After that day, he started ignoring me. Everytime I made an attempt to have a talk, he didn't permit me to enter his cabin. I am feeling guilty. It was not my intention to hurt him. I thought he started liking me which is completely wrong. I love Manav and he should know we never be together as I love Manav more than anything. But I was wrong. Mr Raizada was only trying to help me. But from the next few days he didn't talk to me. His ignorance pricked me. Many times I knock on his cabin. Either he refused to let me enter or was always busy in meetings. I want to say sorry to him but he is so stubborn and does not give any attention to me. Laadgovernor kahike!

My responsibility increased after I got promoted to head assistant. There is a lot of work pending. I got so engrossed in work that I didn't realize it was so late. Almost every staff member has gone. I got fearful and clutching the side of the dress tightly looking at the complete darkness. I quickly took my hand bag and marched outside. Standing at the side of the road, I waited for a taxi.

''Hey devimaiya..Buaji will kill me for sure..''

I glance at the lonely road before crossing the path. Absent minded, I scan the one side and start walking as I find no taxi or cab for miles apart. I was in the middle of the road thinking what answer should I give to Amma and Buaji. That's when a light flash across my face. I realized I was about to be hit by a truck. Horror ruled upon me. Unable to react, I close my eyes in fear waiting for pain to occur. Then I felt no pain but a strong grip covering my waist, pulling me toward the other side.

Arnav: Are you nuts? What the hell you are doing here at this time.. (I look at him without blinking my eyes after getting scolded from Mr Raizada.) Now stop drooling at me and come with me.

Khushi: Ap hume chodenge tab toh hum.. (If you leave me then only..) He looked at our position laying above each other. Quickly he left me and got up. I grinned and extended my hand for help. But he didn't look at me and furiously moved toward his car.

Is he still angry with me? I bite my nails, thinking how to cheer him up. I miss that smile he always gives me when I am talking. I sat in his car struggling with the seat belt. Suddenly I get conscious when he closes the gap and leans forward toward me.

Arnav: Don't worry I am not going to take advantage of you..

Khushi: I didn't mean that..please forgive me. Throughout the journey, I continue to talk like every other time. But he didn't even once look at me. Instead make an annoying face. A sudden break applied by him. I jerked up with a force and the next moment I landed on his lap. I was too numb to react or say anything.

His hands stroked my hair and I closed my eyes, too confused and shocked. His soft touch made me tremble. His fingers playing on my face. I freeze in shock.

Arnav: Next time don't play such a stunt otherwise I will claim them hard.. (He said brushing his fingers against my lips and about to kiss me.)

It took me some time to absorb his words. What does he mean? How dare he say like this to me. I opened my eyes raggedly and raised my hand to slap him. To my surprise, he was not near me and saw him outside the car. I moved out to give him a good piece of mind. How could he come this close to me. I never even let my Fiance get this close to me and he was talking about KISSING ME. How cheap. He is so shameful. He deserves my punch. Abhi maza chakhate hain.. (I will teach him a lesson)

Khushi: Apki himmat kaise hui hamare itne kareeb ane ki.. (How could you be so close to me)

Arnav: It was you who landed on me. Don't forget I have a girlfriend.

Khushi: Oh hello..I have no interest in me. For your kind information I have a.. (My sentence left half uttered when I heard buaji scream.)

Buaji: Kalmuhi kaha apna muh kaala karke ayi hain..toh yeh hain tera naya ashique jiske saath rang radiliya mana rahi thi.. (From where you had come putting black spot on our faces..so he is your new found lover with whon you are fucking entire day)

She kept accusing me outside. Neighbours and other crowds gather and watch her new drama. How much she loves to insult me. Today she got the golden opportunity to disgrace me. How will she let it pass so easily.

Payal Jiji came rushing outside, but Amma dragged her inside. Buaji keep on insulting me in front of hundreds of people. My eyes stung with tears receiving those disgusting comments. While everyone stares at me like I am for sale.

Buaji: Your new customer is quite rich. Look he came to drop you home after you warm his..

Arnav: ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW DARE YOU!!!!!!!! (He gritted his teeth in fury)

Buaji: Chila kya raha hain..tune isse bahat maze liye..lekin paise kaun dega..har ek cheez ki kimat hoti hain.. (What are you shouting..you had enjoy her but who will pay the price..everything has a cost)

My pleading eyes ask him to stop as I don't want any scene in front of all. But everything goes beyond my hands. There is a madness and obsession displaying through his eyes.

His heated gaze is enough to burn those who are watching Khushi with disgust and passing deteriorating comments toward her. With slow agitated steps, he walked toward Buaji and came face to face.

Arnav(With murderous glare): You are elder to me that's why I am sparing you otherwise it took me no time to rip you into pieces. No-one dares to mess with Arnav singh Raizada and you have the guts to raise your voice. Better keep your mouth shut and be thankful to Khushi. For her, I am giving you one last chance.

I try to speak in between but he shows his palm signing me to stop.

Arnav: SAY SORRY TO KHUSHI. ARE YOU DEAF I SAID SAY SORRY TO HER.

He roared like a lion. For a moment, I fear to look in his direction. He is scary and intimidating.

Buaji: Sorr...yyy

Arnav: Say loudly.

Buaji: Sorry Khushi beta..

Arnav: Good. Now always remember Khushi is not any street girl. She is the most purest girl and if next time anyone raises questions on her character they would see the worst side of Arnav Singh Raizada.

*Flashback end*

I come back to my senses with painful anger rushed through my veins. At that time I was too innocent and naive to analyse the double faced nature of that devil. A man who saved my modesty by calling me the purest girl was the same man who put black spot on my pride leaving me with nothing.

 To be continued!

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