Part 26 Plan Worked

Khushi was thinking about Arnav. Don't know what will he do tomorrow in college. He won't leave Kishan and Kishan will also give him a tough time to Arnav because Kishan never liked Arnav. Kishan questioned her whenever she spoke to Arnav. Arnav's sudden change surprised everyone in their college. Maybe, that's why Kishan proposed to her. He doesn't want her to fall for Arnav and his change. She knew Kishan. He doesn't like his department girls talking to other department guys.

She thought something. She has to stop Kishan. Or else Arnav will unpleasantly stop him. It should not happen. Before Arnav does anything she should do something. Khushi thought about it. A beautiful smile crept on her lips. She buried her face in the pillow which was in her hand. The smile was still on her face.

The next day

Khushi came to the college and saw Arnav looking at her. She slowed down her steps and looked here and there for Kishan. He had not seen it anywhere. Maybe, Arnav also was waiting for him. As Kishan was not there, she went to her class. She looked at Arnav before entering the class.

Aman tapped Arnav's back and smiled at him.

*What did you tell her that her gesture looks different?* he asked contently.

*She looked for Kishan. She is scared. That's why she slowed down her steps...*

*Oh...that means you should have frightened her yesterday.* Aman teased him.

Arnav smiled without answering. So, Aman understood that he had frightened her.

They waited for Kishan but he didn't come to the college that day. So, they went back to the classroom.

Khushi's class

Preeto saw Khushi sitting silently.

*What happened, Khushi? You look agitated...?* she asked innocently.

*Arnav got to know about Kishan's proposal* she said restlessly.

*But, how? You said you didn't tell him anything?* Lavanya asked.

*That's what I can't understand. How did he know?* Khushi asked biting her nail.

*Khushi, Arnav has many hands in this college. After all, he is our college king...* Payal said.

*She is right... Even Kishan's friend could have told him* Lavanya said.

Preeto smiled inwardly.

*Even your friend could have told him Khushi...* she thought in her mind.

*Yes...don't we know about Arnav? * Payal said.

*Khushi, if he has that power in this college, he would have known about Stella's plan as of now... doesn't he?* Preeto asked seriously.

*Yes, she is right, Khushi. Don't know what will be Steele's state if Arnav got to know about her plan... I just want to see her face at that time* Lavanya said excitedly.

*Shall we check? * Preeto asked.

*How? * La asked curiously.

Preeto told them her idea... correction... Aman's idea.

*No, Preeto. What if it leads us to trouble?* Khushi said worriedly.

*Why would we get into trouble? We don't do any drama to separate lovers...* Lavanya said seriously.

*Whaaaat! What did you say...? Lovers....? Like really, La? * Khushi asked shockingly.

The trio chuckled.

*Leave it, Khushi. sometimes, the truth will come out in flow...* Lavanya pulled her leg.

Khushi dropped her jaw.

*We are not lovers...* she said.

*As of now...* Lavanya laughed.

Khushi was about to say something,

*We will discuss it later...* Payal said.

*What about back-checking Stella...?* Preeto came to the point again.

*We are in...* La and Payal dashed their fists.

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

*why Khushi?* Preeto asked.

*He sneered, knowing Kishan's proposal...*

Cutting her,

*When did it happen? * Payal asked.

*Last night...*

*Did he meet you? * La asked surprisingly.

*No... he called me and shouted at me*

*How dare he shout at you...* Preeto said with a wave of fake anger.

*No... he is worried about me. He doesn't want Kishan to create a scene...*

*Oh...*

*Whatever, Khushi. We should control Stella. It will be a lesson for the whole college. So that no one dares to near us.* Payal said.

*Yes, Khushi. We should not leave this chance to slip from our hands* Lavanya said.

Khushi sighed. Preeto smiled inwardly. Their plan is going to work.

*Let's do it in the break time...* Khushi agreed.

*Done...* The trio said.

On the other side,

Aman was struggling to control Arnav from glaring at Stella. It seems, he will burn her through his eyes.

*ASR... don't give her a clue...* Aman whispered in his ear.

Arnav gulped down hard.

*I can't tolerate her smiling happily...* Arnav bit his teeth.

*I promise I will stop her smile forever before the last bell. Trust me. She will never smile in front of us from here on* Aman tried to cool him down.

Arnav nodded yes. Aman gestured to NK and Akash. They nodded ok. They were already instructed by Aman. They have to keep Arnav busy when Aman would be on the mission.

Break time

Khushi and her friends came out of the class. They looked for Stella and Rithu. Stella came out of the class. She rushed inside, seeing them.

*She rushed in* Lavanya said.

*She will send Rithu...* Preeto said.

As she said, Rithu came out casually.

They chuckled, looking somewhere as if they didn't see her.

*Let's go* Preeto said.

*Where?* Khushi questioned.

*Canteen... then only we can give her enough time to speak...* Preeto said.

*Yes, she is right. Let's go * Payal said.

They went to the canteen and occupied a table, after buying juice. As they expected, Rithu sat at the next table. Her phone rang. As per the plan, Stella called her.

*Hi...how are you? * Rithu asked pretending like she was talking to someone.

*Are they listening to you? * Stella asked.

*Yes, dear. *

*Continue...*

*Oh... Stella? She is fine... why not she be fine? After all, her boyfriend is studying in the same class...*

*Wow... you are rocking...*

*Yes... his name is Arnav. They are in love with each other. *

*My, God... you are so good*

*Of course, they are dating...*

*What are they doing? *

Rithu saw Khushi swallowing hard sadly. Her friends were looking at her pitifully. Rithu hoped inwardly as if she had won the battle already, unaware of the truth that the storm is on her way.

*Arnav always asks her to join a date with him because he wants to be close to her...*

*How beautiful the lie is...* Stella said dreamingly.

*Yes... it was not just DATE but more than that...*

*Wow...*

*More than that means... they have shared everything*

*Superb...*

*Arnav is going to take Stella to his house to introduce her to his Mom. *

*We are going to Hotel Taj for dinner* Stella said delightedly.

*No no... it's a rumor... Arnav doesn't like anyone other than Stella. *

*Yes...* Stella was in extreme happiness.

*Just because she helped him, it doesn't mean he likes her. No one could take Stella's place in Aranv's life...*

Rithu jerked when someone snatched her phone from behind. Stella stood from the chair with anger and became speechless seeing Aman standing with her phone.

To be continued...

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Smiling Khushi

Rithu looked at Aman shockingly. Khushi and her friends also were shocked except Preeto. She controlled her smile.

*Aman... I just...* Rithu stammered.

*How dare you lie about Arnav...? *

Stella who was on the other side horrified, hearing Aman's voice. She gulped down hard and was about to run from the college, but NK blocked her way, making her shocked.