Part33

Breakfast table

Dhadi: Arnav... I think you have to take Dhruv to AR.

Arnav stopped eating and looked at Dhadi so did NK. They spared a glance. Arnav was so fine with the idea. Because he could keep Dhruv in his eye limit. Before he said ok,

Dhruv: No Dhadi... I would like to build my empire like, Arnav did. I want to do anything on my own.

Arnav: what do you want to do?

Dhruv: Prawn export business.

NK: Prawn exporting? What do you know about the prawn business?

Dhruv: My friend is doing a small scale prawn export business in Goa. It's his family business. They are doing it for generations but in small scale. He keeps calling me to be a partner of his business. I think this is the time to join him.

Arnav: What's your plan?

Dhruv: I think of homologating him as my working partner, changing his business into large scale.

Dhadi: That means, are you going to go to Goa?

Dhruv nodded yes.

Dhadi: Can't you do that staying here?

NK: It can be done in coastal areas only Dhadi.

Dhadi: Then, do something other than that from here.

Dhruv: It will be a highly profitable business Dhadi. And I know nothing about business. This is the right chance to learn something new.

Dhadi: Why not you learn something from your Brothers? Will your friend more helpful than your brothers?

Arnav: Dhadi.... (everyone looked at Arnav): He wants to be independent. Let it be...

Dhadi: But, What if his friend will dominate him?

Arnav: He won't... because Dhruv will be upper hand as he is a real owner.

Dhruv nodded yes.

Arnav: How much will you need to do that?

Dhruv: One crore.

NK: Who will give you one crore?

Dhruv: I'm thinking of getting it as a bank loan.

NK: For that, you need assurance.

Arnav: I will give you...

Dhruv: No Arnav...

Arnav: Take it as credit. Return it when you earn it in double.

Dhruv (nodding ok): Thank you. But give it with proper settlement documents. I will return it within two years.

Arnav: Come to AR tomorrow. I will ask Aman to process on it.

Dhruv nodded ok.

Dhadi: I would have been happy if you do something, being with us.

She left the place feeling sad.

In all these, only one person was silent. It's Khushi. Neither she said anything nor did she look at Dhruv for once. To Arnav's surprise, Dhruv also didn't look at Khushi even for once. He didn't even turn towards her side. He went to his room finishing breakfast. Arnav was highly disturbed by Dhruv's TOO GOOD behaviour. He didn't want to leave Khushi alone.

Arnav: NK... I'm not coming to AR today.

NK nodded ok. He didn't ask why somehow he also felt as same as Arnav.

Arnav: I will call Aman to discuss Dhruv's proposal.

NK: Are you ok with giving him money Naanav? I don't think it works. We can't trust him Naanav. Your money will get wasted if any woman crossed him flauntingly. Only positivity in this matter is he is leaving Delhi.

Of course, that's why Arnav is throwing money on a useless like Dhruv.

Arnav: I don't care about money. He wants to settle down in life then let him do it.

NK: Your wish Naanav... I'm leaving.

Arnav nodded ok. He came to the room and stopped seeing Khushi watering plants. He smiled seeing her.

Arnav: What's the reason for your sudden love on my plants?

Khushi: If I'm confused, I do something new to divert myself.

Arnav: Why are you confused?

Khushi: I don't want to talk about it.

Arnav: With whom?

Khushi: With no one. Especially with you...

Arnav: Why so?

Khushi: Because you may think, I don't like you helping your brother.

Arnav: Ohhh... you are talking about Dhruv...

Khushi didn't reply but continued watering.

Arnav: Do you want him to be here?

She glared at him gritting her teeth. Throwing the pipe, she turned off the tap. She went inside crossing him. Arnav clutched her upper arm and stopped.

Arnav: I want him to go away from my wife.

Khushi looked at him bewildered.

Arnav: until he is here, you can't be relaxed.

Khushi: But, one crore is a huge amount Arnavji... he won't deserve it.

Arnav: But you do. Say honestly, will you be relaxed if he is here? Is it safe to be with him in the same house? (Khushi nodded no) One crore doesn't matter when it comes to your safety. What's the value of my money if I can't keep my wife safe?

Khushi was far more touched by his reply. Her gaze got rooted at his face. He is the man who gives importance to his people more than money. Arnav smiled at her and about to go, Khushi clutched his wrist. Arnav looked at her clutch and then her face. This is the first time she dares to stop him even though she knew he won't miss the chance to tease her.

Khushi: He can do nothing until you are with me Arnavji.....

Both of them forgot everything around them and starting at each other. Khushi didn't know why she gave such a credit to Arnav. Arnav didn't know how to react to it. The first credit from his wife. She looked serious which made Arnav fright. His responsibility for saving her is increasing. She trusts him no matter how she behaves with him. He can't fail her. He will be more cautious. Arnav was suffocating to face her vulnerable gaze.

Arnav: Don't look at me like that. You are giving me the reason to do WRONG.

Without reacting to his tease, Khushi left his wrist and again went to the poolside to water the plants. Arnav looked at her perplexed. Why she looks confused? Sometimes, her words and actions not suits at all. What's bothering her? Let's send Dhruv first. It should be sorted out immediately.

Next day

AR

Aman: Finally, your adorable brother is leaving Delhi....?

He teased.

NK: yes... but something is disturbing me, Aman. Hope there won't be any sly.

Aman: Don't mistake me. I won't trust him even if he leaves Delhi.

NK: you are not wrong though...

Aman: Does anyone change suddenly?

NK: That's what makes me suspicious.

Aman: we should eye on him.

Both of them didn't share that they were tracking Dhruv's phone.

NK: I have one more doubt also.

Aman: What about?

NK: About Naanav and Khushiji...

Aman: What happened to them?

NK: Naanav and Khushiji are looking happy... but it seems artificial.

Aman: Really?

NK: Yes...

Aman: But why?

NK: Don't know yaar.

Aman: Is it because of Dhruv...?

NK: I don't think so. They are not at all caring about him.

Aman: Then what?

NK: Something is missing between them yaar.

Aman: Let Dhruv's matter get finished. We will make a plan to get them close.

NK: Shall we?

Aman: Yup...

NK: That's great.

At the same time, Dhruv reached Aman's cabin. He was about to knock the door, he stopped hearing their talk.

Aman: Yeah... I'm so happy, ASR got his LOVE.

NK: yup... I was so tensed when Dhruv wanted to marry Khushiji. Thank God Naanav married to Khushiji. He would have been broken if he had not got her.

Aman: Yes...ASR deserves all the happiness in the world...

NK: you are right...

NK stopped seeing shadow under the door. When he opened the door, he didn't see anyone. He closed the door frowning. Dhruv came out from the next cabin.

Dhruv sat on the chair.

Dhruv(in mind): So, Khushi is the one who Arnav loves...? That's why they became so close to each other? That's why she got patched-up with him that easily? That's why these three are hell-bent to save her from me? That's why Arnav kidnapped me on the marriage day? That's why he showed me the hell on the earth? You have underestimated me guys. You did very wrong move by touching Dhruv's wrong nerves. For that, you are going to cry for your whole life. I will give you the punishment worse than death.

Composing himself, he knocked Aman's cabin casually. Aman greeted him inside and handed over the cheque.

Dhruv: Thank you.

Aman: You no need to thank me. Be thankful to your brother.

Dhruv: Yeah... you are right... you will see how thankful I'm...

He left his cabin. Aman and NK spared a glance.

.......

Arnav stopped singing the file, hearing a knock on the door. He saw Dhruv entering.

Arnav: Got the cheque?

Dhruv (showing the cheque): Yup... thank you so much Arnav.

Arnav nodded yes.

Dhruv: I'm going to Goa tomorrow.

Arnav: So soon?

Dhruv: yeah... there are many formalities to be started. Who else other than you knows how hard it will be to start a business?

Arnav nodded yes.

Dhruv: As I said, I will return your money in two years.

Arnav: All the best.

Dhruv: Thank you.

He left the room. He got into the car and dialled Stephan. He received it in the third ring.

Stephan: I'm waiting for your call. Send me her pic. I will finish her.

Dhruv: No need.

Stephan: Why?

Dhruv: Plan cancelled.

Stephan: Cancelled...? Why?

Dhruv: I don't think "death is enough for her".

Stephan: What do you mean?

Dhruv: leave it... I will call you later. I will meet you soon.

Stepan: Ok... Bye.

Dhruv cut the call smirking dangerously...

To be continued.......