Payback

Chapter 10

Arnav held Khushi's hand and walked out of Shantivan with NK and Payal following him. They stepped on to the roads and started walking when a voice called them.

"ASR...Chamkili...."

They turned and saw Lavanya standing before them with a huge luggage.

"Where are you going? Oh surprised to see me here?" Lavanya asked, "Wo kya hai na....I thought to spend some days here! Hope I'm welcome!" And she laughed.

Soon her laughter died seeing Arnav's red eyes, NK's angry eyes and Khushi's and Payal's tear strained cheeks.

"What's wrong guys?" She asked.

"You can go in Lavanya. You're welcome there, but not us!" Arnav said.

Lavanya frowned and asked, "What do you mean ASR?"

"We left Shantivan!" Khushi said slowly.

Lavanya stood frozen.

After some seconds she recovered and asked, "Are you going to Gupta house?"

Arnav nodded and Lavanya said, "Come, let's go!"

"You're coming with us?" Payal asked.

"How can I leave my best friends in trouble? I'm coming with you!" Lavanya declared.

That day, that moment, Arnav realized that his ex-girlfriend and present-friend Lavanya Kashyap is something more than a fashion diva.

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"Oye"

A hand slapped his back and Arnav jerked from flashbacks. He turned back and saw his best friend Aman sitting by his side.

"Lost in flashbacks huh?" Aman asked and Arnav smiled and nodded.

"Stop living in flashbacks and concentrate of present!" Aman said, "Listen, I have called for the press conference today night at 7.30 pm. You have to reveal yourself. Wait a minute, are Khushi, Payal, NK and Lavanya going to be there?"

"Yes, after all they are also the owners!" Arnav said.

"Ok then! Now, be careful to keep your temper under control. Don't lash out at media if they ask about family. You leave that to me. I'll handle. Then...."

He went on and on and Arnav looked at his best friend cum PA who became his life saviour years back.

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"ASR"

Arnav explained everything to Guptas family and all were very angry at Akash and other Raizadas when a voice greeted them.

Arnav turned and saw his right-hand man Aman Mathur at the door of Guptas house.

"I came to know what happened at RM!" Aman said slowly as he walked in.

Arnav nodded and asked, "Why did you come? You're no longer my PA!"

"But I'm your friend right?" Aman asked and Arnav looked at him.

"ASR, I want to know what your future plans are." Aman said.

"Nothing Aman. I'm doomed! I think I must try for some job or..." Arnav said when Aman cut him,

"Are you kidding? ASR will work under someone? I'll never let that happen!" Aman declared.

"Aman, I'm not ASR now! I'm a broken man!" Arnav said weakly and Khushi held his shoulder silently assuring her husband that everything will be alright.