In the last update- Shyam Anjali and Arnav meet Khushi for the first time after knowing that she was indeed their choti/chutki/doll.  Arnav later tells Khushi about her being a part of their family.

Rathore Group of Industries,
Main Office.
Mumbai, India.

Avinash Singh Rathore was skimming through a file. His eyes shifting restlessly between the pages. He pushed his spectacles further upwards, sighing tiredly.

“As was specified by you. MK Gandhi School of Law was never told about the relationship that you and Khushi mam share and keeping that particular piece of information in mind, we could not ask the college authorities to give out any information about her.” Sameer informed his boss with a hint of apology in his voice. "On the bright side, even Atharv and Anirudh Sir don't know anything about her whereabouts in Delhi."

“This information was to be concealed for her safety..” Avinash argued weakly.

“I am aware of the reasons, sir. What was supposed to be a precaution for her safety from Atharv backfired on us.” Sameer said sadly. 

“Is there no way for us to find out where khushi is?” Avinash asked.

“There is always hope, Mr. Rathore.” A girl in her late twenties entered the room wearing a maroon coloured one piece dress. 

***

Arnav was sitting in his office, a half empty mug of coffee was resting on the table in front of him. He picked his intercom and rang his manager. 

“My cabin. Five minutes!” Arnav ordered into the intercom leaning into his seat.

He shut his laptop, locked his cabinet while Aman knocked on his door.

“Come in.” Arnav instructed.

“You needed me?” Aman asked sitting on the chair in front of him

Arnav nodded. “I'm leaving early today, is there any meeting or conference lined up for me?" 

"None." Aman informed him. 

"Can I ask you for a favor Aman?" Arnav asked hesitantly.

Aman frowned, sensing the hesitance in his best friend’s voice was the last thing that he had expected to happen today.

“You know that you can ask me anything.” Aman said calmly.

“I want you to handle Anirudh & Atharv Rathore. Keep them away from Khushi. I know that her parents have kept her location a secret and now that I have instructed the Management of MK Gandhi to not give out information about Khushi to anyone she's a lot more safer but I still can't risk it in her matter. Keep them at a safe distance from Khushi and if it's possible,  prove their involvement in attempting to attack khushi. Give them the punishment that they deserve.” Arnav ordered him, sounding more like a request to the ears of Aman who has witnessed both the best and the worst phases of Arnav Singh Raizada.

Aman smiled. "I'll try my best Arnav. No harm will reach anywhere near your doll." Aman assured him.

Arnav smiled back gratefully. 

"Aman, Send Sheetal in my cabin after a few minutes." Arnav told Aman who had turned to leave his cabin.

Aman turned. "You're BFF is on a leave today." He informed Arnav with a scowl on his face.

Arnav looked at him amused, "First, Sheetal is not my BFF. Second, What happened to you?" 

Aman sighed. "Arnav, I don't like her incompetent self working in this office. She is a nightmare for everyone of us. She behaves as if she's the owner of the whole god-damned place, as if she were some kind of a queen. I know she's a good friend, I mean I do get that she's.. important but why does that give her the right to behave like an obnoxious spoilt b**h? On top of everything, you don't seem to care about any of this. Sheetal is not worth trusting Arnav, she's not. Just because she is a friend from college, she doesn't have to be the same as she was back in college." Aman said exasperated. 

Arnav held his hand. "Aman, Breath." 

Aman inhaled deeply. 

"Sheetal behaves rudely with the staff?" Arnav asked 

"Yes."

"Why haven't they said anything then?" Arnav enquired 

"Sheetal has told the staff that she's your girlfriend. They don't want to mess with ~Mrs. TO-BE RAIZADA~ You have never paid any attention to all these rumours and that gave her free reign to do whatever she wanted." Aman informed him. 

Arnav sighed, "There are some announcements due." 

"Long due." Aman agreed.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Arnav asked

Aman rolled his eyes, "Weren't you the one who always used to say 'She was this Amy' & 'She was that Amy' & 'She's a good friend' and the amount of trust that you have on her, even I was forced to think that you were in a relationship. I didn't even know you still remembered Khushi back then. It looked like a closed chapter of your life." Aman said 

"Khushi is my heart. She can never be a closed chapter of my life. Do you hear me? Coming to Sheetal, she's a no-one to me. Just college friend. She's definitely not Mrs. TO-BE RAIZADA. That is only my Khushi's place. " Arnav banged his fist on his table.

"I do. I know you love your Khushi and that she's your life. Stop being dramatic about it." Aman said teasingly.

Arnav smiled at him, shaking his head.

"I'll take your leave." Aman said.

"Aman, One last thing." Arnav called after him as he stood from his chair

Aman raised his brow. "Tell the HR manager to draft a warning for sheetal. Obnoxious behavior isn't tolerated in AR." Arnav instructed him "Take a few employees' witness."

Aman smirked. 

Khushi was standing at the gate of her college, talking to her classmates. She was dressed in a simple white Kurti and dark blue denim. Her hair were tied in high ponytail with a few loose strands dancing in the soft breeze. A car stopped right in front of the gate.

"Look her royal carriage is here." Shanaya mocked, coming out of the gate.

"Who has asked you to comment?" Lavanya asked her.

"Free country, Lav." Shanaya shrugged. 

"That doesn't mean you can be mean to people around yourself. Your family is well-to-do as well, Why are you jealous of her?" Lavanya Asked.

Khushi bit her lip. "Please let's.. let's leave." She whispered, not wanting to be a part of another one of those banters.

"Scared to hear the truth Ms. No One?" Shanaya smirked.

"Lav.. I-" Khushi was startled by a hand slipping into her own. 

"She was saying something doll. Let's hear her out." Arnav spoke softly, squeezing her hand gently.

"What are you doing here?" Khushi asked surprised.

"I thought I could pick you up from college and it worked out in my favor. I found the reason for my doll's sadness." Arnav smiled affectionately at her and turned to face Shanaya.

"Hello ASR." Shanaya greeted him extra-sweetly. 

Arnav glared at her. "I'm Shanaya Sharma." 

"Ms. Shanaya Sharma, You were saying something before I came here and you were interrupted, let's hear you out now. Shall we?"  Arnav said in a dangerously calm voice.

"Arnav-ji"

"Doll, let's listen to her once. She was saying something along the lines of scared to hear the truth right. Are you scared?" Arnav asked softly. 

Khushi shook her head head.

"That's right. My Khushi is just as fearless as a warrior. Although let's get  back to the matter at hand Ms. Sharma, what were you talking about?" Arnav asked coldly.

"A.. Aah-I was just.." Shanaya stuttered

"Trying to say that that Khushi is a gold-digger. Khushi has trapped me and is using me to fulfill all of her whims and fancies. Right?" Arnav acted curious.

"ASR.. I-" Shanaya looked away.

"Khushi is my everything. One tear in her eye and I can destroy the whole world if that means the reason of her tears, her sadness is eliminated. You think she is trapping me, don't you? But why would she when she is already the holder of my heart? Ms. Sharma, Khushi is the one person in my life I can't bear to see hurt or sad and if I ever found out that you or anyone else in this college has intentionally or unintentionally dared to cause even the most insignificant amount of hurt to her, you'll witness the worst of Arnav Singh Raizada. Keep that in this tiny brain of yours." Arnav warned Shanaya and took Khushi to their car.

"You shouldn't have.." Khushi mumbled 

Arnav sighed. "How often do you have to deal with this girl?" 

"Not very often, but not that rarely either. I don't know if it happened before my accident or.." Khushi confessed 

"Why didn't you say something before today." Arnav asked her 

Khushi looked down, unable to meet his gaze. "I.. didn't want to make you worried." 

Arnav held her hand, "You are very precious to your family, worrying for you is our right. If there's something that might cause you pain, it hurts us just as much if not more." Arnav explained to her.

Khushi nodded.

"You know doll, back when we were kids, I wasn't this silent but I was still an introvert. Of course you were still this chirpy bubbly and energetic butterfly who could talk nineteen-to-dozen anytime you like. We were.. are the missing pieces of each other. You compensated my silence, and I made you serious when the need arose. We were so closely knit together that there was nothing I didn't know about you or vice-versa. I know we're all grown up and now it's different. I just want you to know that I am your Annav. This one thing will never change. I will never stop being protective of you, or stop worrying about your wellbeing. Your happiness, your smiles are still going to top my priority list and not only me, but Di & Jiju as well. I know that you don't remember anything about our bond, and I can't even blame it on your amnesia. You were a toddler when you were taken away from your family. I just want you to know that if there's absolutely anything that you want to share with us, do it without thinking twice. Because your family is going to be there for you forever!!" Arnav said firmly.

Khushi nodded innocently and kissed his cheek. "I'll tell you everything. Promise."

Arnav smiled back, Kissing her forehead. "I love you Khushi." 

Khushi blushed. 

"Do you want to grab an Ice-Cream on the way home?" Arnav asked

Khushi nodded with a childlike glee.

Just too cute.

Happy friendship day to each and everyone of you. Thank you for being such great friends to me. ❤❤

I know its been a while. I'm trying to get regular but something is holding me back. I don't know what though.

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