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CHAPTER-5

ARNAV'S POV

I was in a meeting with Mehta's when I felt my phone was vibrating. I checked to know who is calling me continuously. This type of infinite number of calls were normally done by Khushi. But this time it will not be her. Because I have already dropped her in school. While checking I saw that the call was from Khushi's school. What she must have done this time? I passed the phone to Aman and tell him to know what is the reason behind this call from her school. Aman returned to conference room after few minutes. By looking at his face I know he was worried about something. What could be the reason? Of course, the call, what else will be the reason? She must have done something this time also. I am fed up of her doings. I had already told her don't make me ashamed in front of others. But this girl never listens to me.

Aman tries to say that the matter is important. But I signalled him to stop. Her matter is not that much important. It can wait. Meeting came to an end after one hour. Aman again tried to say something but he was not able to convey the matter because client called me to sign the contract paper. After that we engrossed in the discussion regarding our new venture. After almost half an hour I became free. Aman again came towardsme  looking worried. What matter regarding her cause him to become worried so much?

Aman: ASR, I want to tell you something important regarding the call from Khushi's school.

Arnav: Haan, Bolo.

(OK, tell me).

Aman: ASR, school se Khushi ka teacher ka call tha. Khushi had fainted while walking towards her classroom. (ASR, Khushi's teacher had called from her school).

Arnav: What she had fainted? (I was shocked)

Aman: Yes.

I want to know the complete matter. Her class teacher can give me information regarding what has actually happened?

Arnav: (while checking watch) Now the exams must have finished. Connect me to her class teacher.

He immediately called her class teacher and told her that I want to talk to her regarding Khushi.

Arnav: Hello mam, this is ASR speaking.

Teacher: Hello, Mr. Raizada.

Arnav: Mam, I was in a meeting when I got the call from your school. Actually, my PA was the one who attended the call. Could you please tell me what is the matter?

Teacher: Mr. Raizada, humne aapko yeh bataane ke liye call kiya tha ki Khushi had fainted. She is in emergency room from previous 2 hours. Aap please jaldi usse ghar le jaayiye, usko aaraam ki sakth zaroorat hain. (Mr. Raizada, I called you to inform that Khushi had fainted. She is in emergency room from previous 2 hours. You please pick Khushi from school as soon possible. She needs rest).

Arnav: She had fainted??? (I try to sound like confused).

Teacher: She was OK initially when I entered the class room. When I told students towards main exam hall she fainted at the corridor while walking upstairs.

Arnav: (That's it, I got the actual reason for her fainting drama) Thank you teacher. I will be there within an hour.

Teacher: OK, Mr. Raizada.

I disconnected the call. I just hate Khushi's this type of Drama's. I had already warned her not to do stupidities. But this spoilt brat will never listen to me. Now be ready to face the consequences of your doings, Bacha.

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I reached her school within an hour. I came out of my car and leaned my back towards the car bonnet. I have already informed that I will reach nearly 1 am. She must have got that information. I looked at my watch it was showing 12.55 pm. I mostly pick her up at evening. Her classes normally finish at 2 pm. I always pick her at 4 pm. I strictly told her to spend these two hours at library reading text books not any fictions. But since her model exams have started her classes finish at 12 pm. Today was her Mathematics exam. I know how much she hate Mathematics. By cross-checking all the factors, I am getting only one conclusion that she just acted like fainting. There are  no other reason for a mere sixteen-year-old to faint that too on her exam day.

When I was thinking all this, I felt that she is somewhere near me. I never understands how I always understands and feel her presence. I always wonder how come my heart recognises her presence. I never get a perfect answer. I try to ignore that topic like always. When I looked ahead, I saw her. The sight in front of me was an unpleasant one. I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist to try to control my anger. There she is walking towards the parking lot with someone holding her by shoulders. She was very close to that boy. He is holding her like she is some fragile doll like if he leaves her, she will collapse on ground. I am unable to tolerate this view. I don't know why. When I was trying to analyse their closeness, I saw her looking straight towards me. She is looking at me like a deer caught in headlights. I have noticed that now the boy is also looking at me. He was asking her something. I starts hating him from the moment I have seen him with "My Bacha". He is again asking her something. The nerve of this boy who is he to demand answers from her. She is my responsibility. I only have that authority. I saw her looking at him by turning away her face from me. I hate that moment. She got that much guts to turn away her face while I  looking at her. I will definitely teach her a lesson for all her wrong doings. She again looks at me and lowers her eyes. I always want her to obey my order. But this little brat never listens to me. Then I saw that boy again holding her closely and walking towards my car.

THIRD PERSON'S POV

NK helped Khushi to walk towards her guardian. The moment they reached near Arnav Khushi gently moves away from NK by looking at the volcano standing before her. He was spitting fire not only at her but also at NK. Khushi lowers her head. NK was unaware that someone was looking at him like he committed some unforgivable crime. Arnav holds Khushi's hand in a firm grip and make her stand behind him. NK being NK cheerfully introduces himself to the Dragon who was spitting fire at him.

NK: Hello Sir. I am Nikhil Kapoor. Khushi's friend. (NK forwards his hand for a formal handshake).

That's it, the damage was already done. Arnav looks at Khushi with disbelief written all over his face. His anger got sky rocketed by listening this. How dare she ignore his order? He had warned her not make any friends in school. He was thinking of her annoying girl friends while talking her. He she is one ahead. She made a friend that too a boy.

NK: Hello Sir. Are you listening? (NK waves his hand in front of Arnav who was lost in some deep thoughts).

Arnav: (He comes out of his self-talk land and shakes hands with NK. He was tightening his palms over NK's hands by showing his frustration) Arnav Singh Raizada.

He doesn't want to say further introductions. Because he was a famous personality not only in India but also in Asia. But Arnav was unaware of the fact that there are people who doesn't know who Arnav Singh Raizada is like the rare species standing in front of him called Nikhil Kapoor.

NK: (tries to retrieve his hands from Arnav's strong grip) Easy Man, Easy.

Arnav: (Arnav leaves NK's hand) You may go now. I am here to take care of her (looking at NK with stiff face).

NK understands that he is not needed in the situation anymore. All this while Khushi was thinking about what is going to happen next after them reaching home. He (Arnav) had already warned her if she doesn't score high marks, he will be sending her to some hostel. Here she have not even attended her exam. She was scared. She doesn't want to go to hostel. But if he takes any decision no one can change it. It is like lines drawn over stone.

NK peeks over Arnav's shoulder to see Khushi and say bye to her. Arnav grits his teeth while watching this scene. He holds NK by his arms and makes him stand some distance away from Khushi. But NK being NK now walks towards Khushi avoiding the looks Arnav was giving him. NK holds Khushi's hands. Khushi came to sense after feeling someone's touch on her hands. She looks at NK with a faint smile.

NK: Khushi, Get Well Soon. Take care.

Khushi nods her head. She avoids Arnav's strong gaze which was watching them with a frown on his face.

Arnav: Bacha, Get inside the car.

Khushi nods her head without looking at him. Khushi slowly starts walking in a snail pace.

By seeing Arnav not helping Khushi. NK tries to hold Khushi's shoulder.

NK: Let me help you, Khushi.

Arnav shrugs NK's hands before he holds Khushi.

Arnav: No need for that. She doesn't need any support to walk this little distance. Haina Khushi? (Isn't it, Khushi?)

Khushi nods her head like an obedient child that she is.

NK: I think you are very possessive of your sister.

Arnav: What the ****?

Arnav was ready to burn him alive. Khushi become shocked after hearing this. After hearing next question of her newly found friend she become more shocked.

NK: You are her brother, na? (NK tries to confirm by the look the opposite person is giving).

If looks could kill, he would be ashes by now.

PRECAP: "Calm before the storm".

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