Part 40

Though Anu sent Khushi with Rohit, she didn't feel good. She came out searching for them.

Rohit was bringing Khushi to the parking lot. Khushi was swaying like hell. She couldn't stand as that was the first time she drinks alcohol. She got slipped and supposed to fall, Rohit tried to hold her. But before he touched Khushi's waist, a strong arm stopped Rohit by pressing his chest. Rohit was shocked to the core, seeing Arnav Singh Raizada with extreme anger who was holding Khushi in one hand and stopping Rohit by another hand.

Next second, the strongest punch fell on Rohit's jawline, making him fall down.

Rohit (getting up): ASR... I'm just going to drop Khushi home. This is not new... she always drinks at the party... She...

Before he talks about Khushi more, Rohit received a KICK on his stomach. He again fell on the ground, clutching his stomach.

That's when they heard,

"He is lying"

They saw Anu standing with rage. She rushed to him and slapped hard.

Anu: How cheap you are? How dare you lie about Khushi? (turning towards Arnav) Bhai... please don't trust him. Khushi never touched drinks. I don't even know how it got mixed in her drinks. I'm really sorry...

She turned around, hearing a few footsteps. Rohit looked at the direction and got confused, seeing the police and the hotel manager coming towards him. A girl was bringing the police towards them.

Girl: He is the one who spiked the drink, sir.

Rohit: No... she is lying.

Girl: Ohh really? What's this?

She showed them a video which she captured in her mobile. Rohit was adding VODKA instead of soda in the mojito.

Manager: I can get the CCTV footage too if needed.

Inspector: of course, it will be another evidence of his dirty act.

Manager(pointing at Anu): She is the one who arranged this party.

Girl: Is this a DRINKS party?

Anu: No... it's just a normal Birthday party. All are my college friends. We don't drink.

Girl: We got information that someone is going to misuse the party. So, we are assigned to watch everyone at this party. As we suspected, this guy added vodka in some glasses. Our PC checked it by drinking them.

Anu: PC?

Girl: Police constable.

Anu: Are you cops?

Girl: Yes... he made (pointing at Khushi) her drink, vodka and took her somewhere.

Again, Anu slapped Rohit hard.

Anu: Khushi knows you well, that's why she wants to keep you away. I was so foolish not to understand you.

A constable handcuffed Rohit.

Inspector (to Arnav): Sir, you no need to bother about him. We will handle the case with our PC who drank the Mojito.

Arnav nodded yes. Now it won't be hard for Rohit to understand that who gave the information to police. How beautifully he moved the coins without Khushi's name getting spoilt? He looked at Arnav. Rohit couldn't say whether he is smirking or glaring. But Rohit understood one thing that his life is OVER. He couldn't get out of the case. Rohit was not wrong. He messed with the great Arnav Singh Raizada after all. He is going to repent for the whole life for the mistake he did. Police dragged him with them.

Anu looked at Arnav fearfully.

Anu: I'm sorry, Bhai... I didn't expect Rohit could stoop low. Khushi was so right. Please don't take her wrong.

Arnav: I know my wife and also about Rohit.

Anu: Could you take Khushi alone or shall I come with you?

Arnav: No thanks. I will take care of her.

Arnav casually scooped Khushi in his hands, proving that he could handle her alone.

RM

Arnav placed Khushi on the bed. His mobile rang and it was Aman.

Arnav: Haan Aman?

Aman: I hope everything went as per our plan?

Arnav: Exactly.

Aman: Is Bhabi safe?

Arnav: Yeah... she is sleeping.

Aman: Don't worry, Khushi Bhabi's name won't come out as the PC herself drank the Drink, she will take the case in her hand.

Arnav: That's fine. Thank you.

Aman: There is a meeting in AR tomorrow morning which we canceled today evening.

Arnav: Yeah... I will be there on time.

Aman: Good night ASR.

Arnav: Good night.

They disconnected the call. Caressing Khushi's hair, Arnav kissed her forehead. Switching off the lights, he went to the washroom to get fresh.

Next Morning

Khushi woke up late due to hangover. She felt heaviness in her head. She pressed it tightly. That's when her sight fell on the table, where there was a tablet with lime juice being kept.

She remembered last night's happenings. She became horrified. What happened last night? How much she squeezed her mind, she couldn't remember anything. How she came to RM? Who brought her here? Nothing is coming in her mind. She got dizzy feel after drinking the Mojito. That's what she could remember.

Taking the tablet, she gulped it with the lime juice. Getting fresh urgently, she came out of the washroom.

She was pacing here and there in the room. She had no idea, what Arnav is thinking about her. She called Anu. She attended it in the second ring.

Anu: Khushi... are you alright? Hope your husband is not angry with you.

Khushi: Angry?

She bit her nail.

Anu(cutting her): I can understand Khushi... anyone will get angry if he sees his wife in a drunken state.

Khushi: Drunken state?

Anu(again cutting her): I never expected Rohit could spike your drink.

Khushi(shockingly): Spike?

Anu: Try to make your husband understand, Khushi. He looked so tensed last night. The look he threw on Rohit was that Heat Khushi. I really hate Rohit... how dare he spiked your drink? I really appreciate your husband. He reached the place exactly at the right time. Thank God... what would have happened if he had not reached there? He must be upset I suppose. Try to mend things between you two. Tell him, I apologize.

Khushi: Hmm

Anu: See you tomorrow.

Khushi: Bye.

Cutting the call, she dialed Arnav's number. Arnav cut the call as he was presenting a PowerPoint presentation which made her scare because Arnav never cuts her calls. She again dialed his number. This time, Arnav attended it. Before she said anything,

Arnav: Khushi, I'm in an important meeting. I will call you later.

He disconnected the call. Khushi sat on the bed all tensed. She didn't feel roughness in Arnav's tone but she didn't feel good as well.

Khushi's mobile turned off as she didn't put it in charge last night. Without turning it ON, she put it in charge. She was nervous, thinking of Arnav. Don't know what will be his reaction to it. Yes, he doesn't like Rohit. Any husband would be angry if something happens to his wife like this. She doesn't know how long she had been sitting there.

She came downstairs to check Ratna whether she knows anything. But Ratna reacted so cool like always which made Khushi a bit relaxed.

Ratna: Khushi beta, have breakfast.

Khushi: When did Arnavji go to the office?

Ratna: He went earlier as there is a conference in AR.

Ratna saw Khushi rushing to her room.

Ratna: Khushi...without having breakfast, where are you going?

Khushi: I will come in a few minutes Amma.

Rarna: Come fast...

Khushi: Yes Amma...

She didn't feel to eat anything. She couldn't until she knows Arnav's stand. Arnav never liked Rohit. He was not wrong. Rohit is such a blunter of her life. Don't' know how she missed to notice his nature. Could anyone act so naturally, hiding his real intention? But... How Arnavji reached at the right time? Of course, he said he will try to come to pick her up. But she didn't tell him the TIME. In fact, he would have come earlier... but why? Didn't he say to enjoy the party? Then why did he come earlier? Why didn't he call her?

She heard Ratna calling her. She rushed downstairs to have breakfast. She started serving for herself and ate. Ratna came from the kitchen.

Ratna: Khushi, why did you switch off your mobile? Chotte tried your number it seems.

Khushi: There is no charge on my mobile Amma. So it got switched off. I just put in in the charge.

Ratna: Ohh...

Khushi: What Arnavji said?

Ratna: He said he is starting from AR as the conference got over.

Khushi coughed hearing that. Arnavji is coming. Hey Devi Maiya... I don't know how his mood is. She stuffed the poori into her mouth urgently.

Ratna: Arrey... slowly.

Khushi: I'm hungry...

Ratna: But you will get chocked...

She extended the water glass. Khushi drank it hurriedly. Khushi finished the breakfast and rushed to her room again. She came downstairs with the chessboard.

Ratna got surprised when Khushi asked her to play Chess.... that too at the time of Arnav's arrival. Is Khushi planning something through her? Then let her help. Ratna supposed.

They played and Khushi purposely lost the game but Ratna couldn't find her intention because Khushi played sincerely. So her loss didn't seem intentional.

Khushi: Let's play one more game. This time I will try to win.

She smiled.

Ratna: Sure...

As expected, Arnav stepped in. Ratna observed Khushi's expression who gulped hard at Arnav awkwardly. It seems a cold war is going between them.

Ratna: Chotte... Coffee?

Arnav: Yeah...

He was supposed to sit on the couch,

Ratna: Chotte, play my game. I will bring you coffee.

Certainly, it brought a smile on Khushi's face. Ratna went to the kitchen not waiting for Arnav's reply. So he has to play Ratna's game. But what made him sigh was, the game has not started yet. Ratna left the brand new, untouched game for them.

Ratna peeped from the kitchen.

Ratna: Khushi beta, you can continue our "BET" with Chotte. He will do whatever you say. Hai na Chotte?

Arnav switched his eyes from Ratna to Khushi who was keenly looking at the chessboard.... No... pretending like looking at the chessboard.

Arnav knew that these two are up to something...Ratna intentionally dragging him into the BETTING game. Doesn't he know how the Mother and Daughter in law's BET would be? In fact, they don't need any BET to get what they want. Ratna and Khushi will surely do anything for one another. Then why this BET?

Khushi started playing. But her face drained completely because each and every move of Arnav was so professional, unlike his usual style. Within four moves, Arnav finished the game. Khushi's shock was not estimated. Ratna came with his coffee and got stuck. She didn't expect the game would be finished soon. The result of the game was written on Khushi's disappointed face. Undoubtedly, Arnav must be the winner. She looked at Arnav shockingly. This is the first time Arnav is doing this.

To be continued...

Today's Inkitt update

BET not needed...

Taking the coffee cup from Ratna's hand, Arnav sipped it taking time. When he drank the coffee, he avoided looking at his mother and wife. But he knew their eyes were only on him. Keeping the empty cup on the tea table, he headed toward his room. Khushi was standing completely upset. She thought to mend things by winning the game. But Arnav turned the table unexpectedly. She knew Arnav is a champion but she never thought Arnav would win the game so easily. She gulped her tears.