Malhotra House

Aarav's POV

I was sitting down on the couch and watching my favourite programme. But I was lost in my own world. My MD, Manvi Shekhawat, I don't know why but I had been falling for her. She was arrogant, stubborn and gets irritated with me but she was beautiful. Behind her anger, arrogance I had seen the hidden pain.

She restigated me without even knowing the reason of my absence. The job meant everything to me and most importantly, it was the only way to get connected to her.

Someone kept hand on my thigh. I looked and it was Virat.

"It is okay.. Business hai na.. Waha kaam pe lag jaana" he suggested.

I looked at him with open wide eyes.. "no never... wo aap sambhalo mujhe interest nahi hai usmei"

"Toh naya job dhundh lena.. Bahut multi national companies hai yahan mumbai mein" Ahana came and suggested.

Aarav sighed deeply. "Acha sun.. tumhare bhaiya aur main sham ko direct party mein jaayenge khana kha lena aur dawai bhi le lena samjhe" Ahana said strictly giving me orders.

I nodded positively and both left for office.

After a while, Khushi entered inside. Khushi, an unknown girl who entered my life accidentally. She was a bubbly, fun-loving girl. I build a relationship of friendship with her. She was mature at an early age.

"Dost... kya baat hai aaj aapka mood itna off kyun lag raha hai?" She asked.

I smiled and replied "nahi aisa kuch nahi hai.."

"Khushi se toh uski mumma bhi jhooth nahi bol sakti hai.. Chalo batao kya hua?" she asked crossing her arms around her chest.

"Aap samjhogi nahi.." I replied

"Khushi jab apni complicated mumma ko samajh sakti hai toh aapko kyun nahi?" she said.

I smiled hearing this, I told her everything.

She looked at me with open mouth. She said "o.. Toh wo khadoos aunty se pyar ho gaya hai aapko"

"Pata nahi khushi.. Par jabse usko dekha hai na.. Dil kehta hai bas yahi hai jo mere liye bani hai" I said dreaming about her.

"Dost.. aap ek kaam kyun nahi karte ho unn khadoos aunty ko smile karana sikhao.. Make her live life.." she suggested.

I glanced at her and smiled "tumhe bada pata hai kya karna chahiye kya nahi.."

She said "ab kya karun.. Main bhi toh apni sadu mumma se pareshan hun.."

I ruffled her hairs. "I am sure koi toh mil jayega tumhari mumma ko sudharne waala" I expressed.

She smiled.. We then sat down together and played video games. She was losing, I purposely slowed down so she could win.

She jumped in excitement and shouted "woohu khushi jeet gayi"

She then looked at the watch.. "Time ho gaya.. Acha dost main chalti hun aap apna khayal rakhna bye.." she kissed my cheek and left the house.

He looked at his phone and received a message from Ahana we will be late tonight. Please take your medicines and sleep on time.

"Ab bhabhi aur bhaiya bhi der se aayenge.. And abhi toh puri shaam baaki hai" I thought.

Manvi's POV

I was working in the office, I thought about Aarav. I called a junior and asked him to send this letter to Aarav.

He said "mam main toh nahi jaa sakta.. Ye reports banani hai and submit karni hai.." and left from there.

I sighed as no one was ready to go to Aarav's home due to heavy workload because of new project. I decided I will go to his house after office hours.

Around 6pm, I headed to his house. I parked the car outside his bungalow. I came out and walked in. I rang the doorbell and after few seconds Aarav opened the door.

He stared at me with wide opened eyes, he rubbed his eyes for few seconds "Aap.."

I asked "Andar aau main?"

He moved a side and I entered inside.

"Mam.. aap yahan? Iss najiz ki chaukhat pe.. Kaise?" he asked in his dramatic tone.

I glared at him and asked "tum kabhi serious nahi hote ho kya? Maine tumhe fire kar diya aur tum ab bhi.."

I was interrupted with his voice "are.. Fire hi toh kiya hai jaan thodi li hai meri.. Kaunsa meri life ruk gayi hai.."

"Yea right.. Because you have everything.. Why you need to do the job.." I said.

"Excuse me.. Yeh sab mere bhai ka mera nahi hai samjhi aap.. Kahi na kahi toh job mil hi jayegi mujhe.. Sifarish ki zaroorat nahi hai mujhe" he replied.

"Oh.. so kal jo clients ko presentation dena hai usme kuch hua toh sab blame mujhpe aaye mera fault nikle mujhe fire kar diya jaaye.. Yahi chahte ho na tum.." I said angrily.

He smiled broadly and said "seedha kaho na aap mujhe wapas job pe rakh rahi hai"

I gave him a look and kept the letter on the table.

"And listen.. Tumhari wajah se jo 2 din tumhara kaam kiya hai na maine.. Ek baar office aao double kaam karwaungi.." I said.

"Kitni pathar dil ho aap.. Mera accident hua ye nahi ki haal chal puchle.." he said making a weird face.

I sighed. I turned and stopped, I said "Get well soon.. Take care" and left the house.

I came home and sat down on the couch.

Ruhana asked "letter diya?"

I nodded..

"Sorry bola?" she asked.

I looked at her silently. Ruhana asked "ek sorry bolne mein kya jaata tera?"

"Usko farak nahi padta hai kuch... ab bhi faltu ki bakwaas kar raha tha.. Kaise jhelte hai uske gharwale usko" I said annoyingly.

Ruhana smiled.. "Jaise main tujhe jhelti thi.. Jab tu khushi ki umar ki thi.." she replied.

I smiled lightly.. "Khushi Avni jiju hai kahan?" I asked.

"Aate honge.. Gol gappe khane gaye hai" Ruhana said.

Just then trio entered inside. Khushi sat beside me and kept her arms around my waist.. "Kaha they aap? Aaj itna late kaise hue?" she asked.

"Kaam tha.. Ye batao Avni ke saath jaati ho pareshan toh nahi karti?" I asked.

Avni smirked and replied "pareshan toh tab karegi jab mere saath hogi"

I was shocked by hearing this.. "Matlab?"

"Are maasi.. Ye madam toh waha bacho mein busy ho jaati hai mujhe bhool jati hai" Avni said.

"Aap meri zyada complain nahi karo.. Bade papa dekho na di ko mujhe sata rahi hai" khushi said dramtically.

"Oh please.. Satati toh tum ho mujhe.. Hai na papa?" Avni asked while looking at Vineet.

"Offo tum dono mujhe mat beech mein ghusao apne jhagdo mein.." Vineet finally said.

"No no.. papa aapko ek ki side toh leni hi padegi" Avni said keeping her hand on his shoulder.

Khushi stood up and moved to him "bade papa.. Bolo Avni di pareshan karti hai na?"

He gave blank expressions. He doesn't know whom side should he take.

"Tum dono ek dusre ko pareshan karte ho.." Ruhana said.

"Sahi kaha di" I replied.

"Are khushi pareshan nahi karti.." she said crossing her arms around her chest.

"Aww.. gussa ho gayi khushi.." Avni said pulling her cheeks and messing up her hair.

Avni ran upstairs laughing and Khushi followed her.. "Avni Di.. ruko aap"

I smiled seeing them.

Aarav's POV

It was unexpected that she would herself come and give me my appointment letter. But she did not apologize, Ahan I like her attitude. Ahana and Virat came back.

Virat asked "kya socha tumne aarav ab kya karna hai?"

"Bhai office toh wahi join kar raha hun.. MD khud aake mera appointment letter deke gayi hai.. Termination cancel kar diya" I replied happily.

Ahana was shocked.. "What?? Chalo meri daant ka asar toh pada uss khadus pe.." she said.

I hugged her from behind.. "Ohho bhabhi.. It is okay jaane do na.."

"Aise kaise jaane dun? Usko sochna chahiye tha na.. Mile kabhi toh batati hun usko main" Ahana said.

"Bhabhi.. I get bored sitting at home please office jaane do" I requested her.

"No means no" Ahana said glaring at me.

"Please bhabhi.. Bas jaake kaam hi toh karna hai.. Ghar mein toh shararat hi karunga" I said trying to convince her.

She sighed.. "No means no.. 4 din aur aaram karoge tum no work stress" she declared her decision.

I made faces..

"Chalo jaake so jao kaafi raat ho gayi hai.." Ahana ordered.

I moved to the room and laid down on the bed. I thought.. "Matlab ki 7 din kaam nahi kiya maine toh wo mam mujhse double kaam karwa yengi.. Haaye.. Chalo issi bahane unke paas toh rahunga"

To be continued.