Part49 Hit from ASR

RM

Neither Arnav nor Khushi talked to each other the entire way to the RM. When they entered their room, Arnav gently pulled her on his chest.

Arnav: Are you upset with me?

Khushi nodded no.

Arnav: Khushi, I'm sorry. I didn't intend to hurt you.

Khushi: I know... I know you. I can see the difference in you. The much I observed, there is a reason for all of your acts. You won't act wired without reason.

Arnav gulped.

Khushi: That's fine, Arnav. Whatever... I will be alright. You don't have to be worried about me.

Arnav: I can't be without worrying about you.

Khushi: until you are with me, I will be alright. Relax.

It was not hard for Khushi to understand that something is wrong with Anu. She was thinking about Arnav's words, from the day, he asked her to be careful about people around her. Maybe, he indirectly hinted about Anu. Don't know what is stored in Anu's matter. She knew why Arnav is hesitating to open it up to her. After all, he knew how she got affected by the truth of Lavanya and Rohit. No wonder if he keeps silent in Anu's matter. However, the TRUTH should have been out of the box.

Arnav(tucking her hair): But... Khushi...

Khushi: I'm alright... I'm fine... I'm happy...ok?

Arnav: Can I get coffee?

Khushi: I'm thinking of having YOU... What say?

Arnav: Won't you let me have coffee?

Khushi (snaking his neck): I'm talking about feast... but you....? just a coffee?

Arnav: Why?

Khushi: Just like that... why should I have a reason for it?

Arnav: No... tell me the reason... real reason.

Khushi: You look so vulnerable.

Arnav gulped.

Khushi: I'm trying to make you feel better.

Arnav: I'm alright. I know you too are tired. Let's have a coffee.

Khushi: Are you sure?

Arnav: yeah...

Khushi: But I'm not fine.

Arnav blinked his eyes slowly.

Khushi: If you don't want it then no problem but I want it. make me feel relaxed.

Before Arnav gave an excuse, she pressed her lips on his. but she stayed without kissing, giving him the choice. She wanted him to decide whether he wants it or not.

Arnav was not that strong to refuse his wife's lips which were on his. His hands automatically cuddled her while his lips arresting hers. There was no reason for him to stop after that without having the feast. They didn't get fresh, they didn't have coffee or tea, and they didn't mind about it though.

Ratna was waiting for them with coffee, downstairs. But she didn't think of calling them. she never does that. If they want coffee, they will come. if they didn't come, they must be busy with important work than coffee. But she couldn't be silent as they didn't come for dinner too. Somewhat she understood that they should have slept. She knocked on the door of their room. Yes, they were sleeping after completing the session.

Arnav jerked from his sleep. He couldn't understand whether it was day or night. He looked at Khushi who was sleeping, hugging him and then the clock. it was 9 o'clock but it looked DARK outside. That's when he remembered what happened.

He tapped Khushi's cheek. She shrugged his hand off in her sleep.

Arnav: Khushi... wake up. Mom is at our doorstep.

Khushi slowly opened her eyes.

Khushi: So? Go and open the door.

Arnav: Look at yourself. Wear something.

Khushi: Wear....?

She opened her eyes wide, getting her position. She jumped from the bed and rushed to the washroom. Wearing his pant, he opened the door.

Ratna: Dinner is ready, sir. Would you like to have it or should I send it?

Arnav: Mom, we were tired. just thought to take a nap and slept tight.

Ratna: Ohh... you slept just because you were tired? I thought something.

Arnav: No no... nothing like that.

Ratna: Like what?

Arnav: Like what you are thinking.

Ratna: What I'm thinking?

Arnav: Mom... I know what you are thinking.

Ratna: And, Chotte... I do know you. Do you want to check?

Arnav looked at her frowning.

Ratna: Khushi is in the washroom. Am I right?

Arnav smiled, rolling his eyes.

Ratna: Learn to lie. Have your dinner. Good night.

Arnav bit his lips to control the awkwardness. She went to her room smilingly.

Next Day

AR

Anu was drawing the design in the sketch room whereas Khushi giving finishing touches to her design. Anu finished designing in a few minutes.

Anu: I'm done.

Khushi: Wow... it's looking good, Anu.

Anu: Really?

Khushi: Yeah...

Anu: Will ASR like it?

Khushi: yeah... Arnavji will also say the same.

Anu: Then let me show this to him.

She rushed out not waiting for Khushi to accompany her. Khushi was dumbfounded, seeing her running. She too followed her.

Anu Knocked on Arnav's cabin door, after neatening herself.

Arnav: Come in...

Anu entered in, smiling widely. Arnav frowned not finding Khushi with Anu.

Anu(excitedly): I completed my design.

Arnav: So?

Anu: I just want to show it to you.

She showed the design, spreading the chart sheet which Arnav didn't give heed to.

Arnav: Who asked you to show it to me?

Anu: None... I just thought to show my work.

Arnav: What do you think? Am I sitting here without doing anything?

Anu: No... I just...

Arnav: You are a mere apprentice here. Learn to behave first. You are not allowed to enter my cabin. Khushi will deal with your DAMN designs. Understood? Now, you may go.

Anu: Khushi asked me to show this to you. That's why I came...

She laid with teary eyes.

Arnav: She is so innocent unlike you.

Anu looked at him nervously.

Arnav: Don't take advantage of her innocence. I understand people and their intention. Don't play your cards here.

Anu: You are mistaken...

Arnav: Get out.

Anu's shock was not estimated. She couldn't take this humiliation. ASR has to pay for this insult. She was about to go out but Khushi entered hearing their talks. Undoubtedly she was also shocked. Seeing her, Anu cried hugging her.

Anu: ASR insulted me.

Khushi looked at Arnav.

Anu: He said GET OUT.

Khushi stood silently, looking at Arnav.

Anu: I know I'm a mere apprentice here. I thought he respects you. So he will also respect me. But I was wrong. He has no respect for you.

Arnav's next stance shook not only Anu but also Khushi.

Arnav: How is Rohit?

Khushi looked at him shockingly whereas Anu looked at him nervously.

To be continued...