Part 44 

Khushi opened the letter. Lavanya wrote it to Arnav before she committed suicide.

{APOLOGY LETTER...

You may think why is the girl who never spoke to you seeking your apology. I'm sorry for marrying you. I'm sorry I ruined your life. I know just a sorry can change nothing but I can't GO without saying SORRY.

I'm in love with Dr. Vikas. Yes ... I still love him but YOUR bad luck tied me with you. I said yes to marriage because I'm not brave enough, to tell the truth about my love for Vikas which already had ended. I thought to give a try to this relationship but I'm unable to do that when I got to know that I'm pregnant with Vikas's child. I couldn't stay in this relationship is guilty. So I decided to kill myself. That's why I write this letter. My death may cause trouble for you which I don't want. This letter may sort it out.

You are a nice man. You gave me space. You never disturbed me. I feel pity for myself. I'm the unluckiest girl in the world. Even after getting a gentleman, as my husband, I couldn't make the relationship work.

May God bless you with a good life partner.

Thank you for not disturbing me. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for everything.

Once again I'm really SORRY.

-Lavanya}

Khushi pressed the letter on her chest, spilling tears. At least Lavanya thought to show her gratitude to Arnav. She read the letter again.

Arnav came searching for Khushi as she didn't go downstairs. He frowned, seeing her, still, in the robe. He became horrified, witnessing her teary eyes.

Arnav: Khushi... what happened?

Khushi cuddled him said nothing.

Arnav: Khushi...

Khushi showed him Lavanya's letter.

Arnav also surprised, seeing that. he read it and smiled at Khushi.

Arnav: See... how good she is?

Khushi looked at him nodding yes.

Arnav: She didn't want me to face trouble with her suicide. And more to it, she didn't try to hide the truth.

Khushi nodded yes.

Arnav: Don't cry. Go and get changed. Mom is waiting.

Taking the letter from Arnav's hand Khushi again nodded yes.

Arnav: Excuse me... it's my letter.

He said smiling.

Khushi: But... "I" (she stressed) found it.

Arnav: So?

Khushi: What if I didn't show it to you?

Arnav: Mmmm... Point...

Khushi(chuckling): You go, I will just come.

Arnav nodded yes and left. Khushi kept the letter in her bag and started to change.

Dining

It seems, Arnav told Ratna about Lavanya's letter. She looked a little emotional. Arvind tried to change the scenario.

Arvind: Khushi beta, when do you start your project? Didn't Shashiji say about it before your marriage?

Khushi: I have to start it, Papa.

They sensed kind of hesitation in her tone.

Ratna: Is anything troubling you?

Khushi: Ohh... do you know my friend Anu?

Ratna: Yeah... you went to her birthday party.

Khushi: Yeah... she is nudging me to come to AR with me.

Arnav stopped eating, at the same time he didn't look at Khushi. He didn't like this idea and definitely he didn't like it when Khushi opened it in front of his parents. He had plans for Khushi's days in AR. He wanted to give Khushi a special place in AR and treat her like a queen. Anu's presence beside Khushi may ruin his plans. He would have definitely denied Anu if Khushi would have asked him in person. But now, his mother or father is going to support the idea.

Khushi: She is showing very much interest, Amma...

Ratna: So what's the problem?

Khushi: I don't think it will be a good idea, Amma.

Ratna: Why?

Khushi: I don't know what its strict Boss would say. (she chuckled) I don't' want to bring her just because she is my friend.

Arnav appreciated her inwardly. Before he said anything,

Arvind: You don't worry about it, Beta. Chotte will take care of it. Hai na Chotte?

Arnav smiled at her said nothing.

Khushi(happily): Can I bring Anu with me?

Her excitement made Arnav surprise. So she wants to bring her friend. He nodded yes.

Arnav: Only if she obeys the guidelines of AR.

Khushi: Guidelines?

Arnav: She should not expect any privileges from anyone. She is coming to learn from AR. So, she has to be in her limit. The crew which AR is assigning for her will only guide her. Very importantly, you shouldn't give her an advantage. Tell her clearly and then bring her.

Khushi was looking at him thunder stuck. Does Arnav know to speak so strictly? Maybe, as CEO of the company, he says all this. She nodded yes. She trusted that Anu won't take advantage of her friendship.

Arvind: Then problem solved.

Ratna: When are you going to AR?

Khushi (suppressing her smile): I'm waiting for the CEO's order.

Ratna chuckled whereas Arnav rolled his eyes.

Arnav: AR is always waiting to welcome MADAM CEO. But for an apprentice like Anu, she will take a proper order from AR.

Again Khushi got surprised at his reply.

Khushi: What should she do Arnavji?

Arnav: Ask her to apply online. If her profile is accepted by AR, she will be called.

Khushi: ohh...

Arnav: But you don't have to wait for her. You can join anytime.

Khushi: But...

Arnav (cutting her): I will take you tomorrow. Be ready.

Not only Khushi but also Ratna and Arvind shocked by his ORDER. Yes, it sounded like an order. They spared a glance at each other.

Arnav (taking a juice glass): There is nothing to be surprised about. I think I have all the rights to pass WORTHY orders to my wife.

Which made them more surprise... WORTHY order? What's that?

Arnav: Don't I have?

Khushi nodded yes hurriedly.

Arvind: Don't be shocked, beta. He transforms into something when it comes to AR and also YOU...

Ratna laughed.

Ratna: Don't frighten her more.

Arvind: It will be better to frighten her now itself. She may get dumbfounded if she witnesses something in AR.

Khushi somehow understood as Arnav didn't stop them. So, she is going to get many crispy things to munch in AR.

She decided to say Anu about it later as she doesn't want to make her scared. She thought Anu will understand on her own when she comes to AR.

To be continued...

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Sudden Advise

Dining

Khushi started eating with surprise. The man who teased her... made fun of her by calling his mother to their room, a few minutes ago, turned totally opposite to it. Of course, there is a difference between a good husband and a good CEO. A husband could be lovable but a CEO couldn't. He has to be strict to keep everything under control. Being a good wife, she decided to follow AR's rules and regulations.