Part 18 Recruitment

NK was standing at the entrance cautiously to watch if anyone was coming as Arnav was writing something confidential. Arnav put it in a cover and sealed it.

*NK...* Arnav called him.

NK rushed to him.

*Be careful... send it through speed post* Arnav said.

*Ok, Bhai* NK left the place, keeping the cover in his pocket cautiously.

Arnav stood to from the bed and started walking slowly. Now, he could walk better than before. The pain in his leg lessened and he felt no pain in his hand. He slowly came out of the house and looked at the surroundings. This is the first time he comes out of the house after coming to the Nainital. He took fresh air deeply. Garima saw him, standing outside.

*Arrey, Arnav bituwa... do you want anything? *

*No, aunty... I just am walking...*

Hearing his voice, Khushi peeped from the house. She smiled, seeing him walking with no trouble. Khushi pulled her head in, seeing Shashi coming towards Arnav. Arnav rolled his eyes. This is what happens nowadays. Khushi was keeping distance from Arnav a lot these days especially when Shashi is there. Their meeting time was reduced vastly. But, Khushi never missed a single chance to meet him, however.

*It seems you have started walking well, Arnav...* Shashi asked.

*Yes, sir...*

*We can remove the Band-Aid in three days... after that, you will do whatever you want*

*Thank you, sir...*

*Shashiji, you said, Arnav asked Khushi's hand for marriage...* Garima asked.

*Haan...* Shashi said looking at Arnav.

*Then why is he still calling you SIR? *

Shashi laughed whereas Arnav smiled.

*Yours going to be mother-in-law is worried about your way of calling, Arnav*

*Call him, uncle or Babuji...* Garima said.

Arnav nodded ok. Khushi bit her lip smilingly, hearing their conversation.

The next day

AR

Aman's face brightened, seeing a post from Nainital. He opened it curiously and read it with the same curiosity. His smile widened, seeing Arnav's handwriting in the letter. He read it two more times and tore the letter into pieces. He threw the pieces in the toilet and flushed them out. After that, he started working on Arnav's order immediately.

Nainital

Arnav asked NK to bring a Newspaper. He brought one and handed it to Arnav. Arnav searched for something in it. His face brightened. He handed the Newspaper to NK.

*Show this to Khushi* he said.

NK rushed to Khushi.

*Khushi, Arnav Bhai wants you to see this*

Taking it from NK, Khushi gave a look. Her facial expression changed instantly. She didn't know whether she is happy or not. There was a calamity in her heart and it was visible on her face.

*What's this Khushi? * NK asked, seeing disturbance in her face.

*Recruitment ad of AR company* she said sadly.

*Whaaaat! Really? Super...* NK hoped in happiness. Why not? He was waiting for a chance to leave this village. Here, it seems the chance is nearing him. This is what Arnav wrote in the letter? How quickly the action was taken by his manager...! If Arnav can do this much, sitting in the village with a broken leg, without even having a phone then, what can't he do in Delhi having all the facilities? NK was curious. He looked at Khushi who was looking distressed.

*What happened, Khushi? Are not you happy? * he asked

*I don't know, Nanne*

*What do you mean? *

*I so wanted to work in AR for ASR. But now, I don't know what I'm doing is right*

*Why Khushi? *

*Arnavji is also running a company... don't I ought to work for him instead of ASR? *

NK smiled inwardly.

*Come...* he clutched her hand and dragged her to Arnav.

Arnav looked at them.

*Bhai... Khushi is in the biggest turmoil*

*What happened, Khushi? I thought you would be happy to see the AR recruitment ad...*

*That's what made Khushi worried, Bhai. She thinks she should work for you instead of ASR* NK laughed.

Khushi glared at him.

*Why are laughing like mad? Am I looking like an idiot or what?*

NK nodded no laughing.

*Shhhh* Arnav controlled him and NK stopped laughing.

*Please, make her understand, Bhai*

*Khushi, I already told you...*

*You said you will make me stay at your place... how could I go to AR from your place? *

*You first give the interview... we will discuss later how you will go to AR... Ok? * Arnav said.

*Do you think I will get a job in AR? *

*How do I know, Khushi? * Arnav asked seriously.

*Haan, how does he know? * NK asked controlling his smile.

*I'm scared...* Khushi said.

*You were ready to give an interview before I came here... what happened to you now? Why are you scared? Give your best... leave the rest*

Khushi sighed.

*Don't you want to be with me? * Arnav asked.

She nodded yes.

*Let's give it a try... we will decide after that... Ok? *

*What kind of question will they ask in the interview? * Khushi asked.

*I think they will ask subject related questions and current affairs*

*Oh...*

*Prepare it well Khushi* NK said.

*Ok, let me study* she left the place.

NK smiled at him.

*Don't know what's waiting in Delhi for us, Bhai* NK said.

Arnav smiled. Even he was curious to see Khushi's expression when she gets to know who really he is. Don't know what will be she do after knowing the truth. She will definitely get upset with him. Let's handle it.

RM

On the other hand, Sheetal got confused, seeing the recruitment ad. What's the need for this recruitment when ASR is missing? What Aman is thinking of himself? How could he do this without ASR's consent? Who gave him the right to do this? She came to Shyam's room. she saw him laying down on the bed all alone, keeping his forearm on his forehead.

*Shyam... see this* she extended the newspaper.

Shyam sat on the bed and looked at the newspaper. He read the ad and looked at Sheetal, like, So what?

*How could Aman take a decision when ASR is not here? Won't anyone ask him anything? Who is he to make decisions? * she asked.

Shyam snatched the paper and tore the newspaper into pieces.

*Who gave you the right to poke your nose in this matter? Who are you? * Shyam shouted.

*Can't you understand me, Shyam? *

*Why can't you understand Sheetal? Why can't you understand what have you done to this family? Can't you just stay away from this family's matters? Don't you have manners...? Shame on you... get out of this house right away... I don't want you to be here anymore... get out...* Shyam shouted.

Sheetal stood shockingly. She couldn't believe her brother asked her to get out of the house. She was disappointed to the core with her brother as she didn't expect this from him. Taking a long step, she clutched his upper hand.

*Don't say like that, Shyam... I have no one expect you... please don't hate me...* she pleaded.

*It's in your hands only Sheetal. You are making me hate you. Honestly speaking, we both were wrong in Arnav and Anjali's matter. I don't want to be wrong anymore... I won't mind doing anything to keep my words... mind it* he shrugged her hand off and left the place, leaving Sheetal with bothersome.

To be continued...

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Back to Square one

Khushi showed the newspaper ad to Shashi. Taking it from her hand, Shashi gave it a look.

*Oh... call for...* he smiled.

Khushi nodded yes.

*When will you go? * he asked.

*Friday is the interview*