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Khushi was in poolside. she sat there on swing , complaining her problems to devima.
"Why it's always me devimaa, arnav he wants to send me away , why will he keep me anyways right , I'm a outsider and one or other day I have to go ...maybe ....but I don't want to go anywhere ....I will be again lonely " Khushi was complaining which was heard by arnav
"Why do u think u are outsider"arnav said sitting beside her on swing .seeing him Khushi got angry and was about to get up but arnav holded her hand
"We have to talk " arnav said making her turn towards him
"I don't wish to talk with you " Khushi said turning her face
" I know you are angry on me "arnav said
"Congratulations , now leave " Khushi said in annoy
"Oki khushi hear me " arnav holding her both hands as khushi was moving.
" no I don't want to talk to you "khushi said trying to free herself.
" please khushi "arnav requested
Khushi looked away not moving from her place .
"What u want to be in yours life khushi" arnav asked
"I don't know " khushi said looking away
" don't u want to be independent in life " arnav asked turning her chin toward him .
"I want to be " khushi said looking at him .
"That's right , now forget that , it's secondary but u remember right ....In board meeting I told we both are engaged" arnav said , khushi widen her eyes in shock
"i completely forgot it "khushi said in shock
"That's fine , but after few days this same board will ask you , that time we can't lie again ..."arnav said trying to make her understand
"So u sending me away "khushi asked him pouting
"Not at all , but I want to make u realise that do u even have any idea what Is happening in company" Arnav asked
"Nope " khushi said
" what will u do khushi when after year or 2 , u will be new face ...that time what are yours plans , do u even have any idea how big firm is gupta empire" Arnav said
"I guess I know, it's 29 floors right ...I don't visit much yaar "khushi said
"Poor JOKE but baby see did u even think about future" Arnav said feeling silly
"Why Arnav, why u saying me all this ... why are u planning sending me away" khushi asked
"I will never send u away from me , nor no one will leave u in middle ...I just want to say that one other other day u have to be new face of gupta empire .and trust me I'll always be yours side to guide u and help u ...but that's not important for now ...main important is yours studies khushi and I want u to be graduated and it's hardly matter of 1 year " arnav tryed to explain .
"I know but I can continue my studies here in Delhi na why back to London simply" khushi argued back keeping her point.
" I know baby , u can do same in India but khushi just trust me this last time ...I want to keep u away from India for sometimes away from all " arnav said
"But why ...why away "khushi argued
" there is too much risk here for u, I want to keep u away from all this .I know I can keep u safe here too but khushi trust me when I'm saying this I won't let single damage happen to u ....u are under my protection and belive me I thought alot and discussed with akash and finally came to this conclusion " arnav said holding her both hands .
"I don't know were I will more safer , but I really don't feel to go away from all of you " khushi said
"it's matter of 15 months and u will be back to country ...meantime I'll have enough time to deal with enemies of yours father and find perfect solution "arnav said looking at disappointed face
"But "khushi said
" do u want all yours grandfather's hard work , yours father struggle and yours uncle efforts , yours brothers efforts to vanish , let enemies take over there hard work just like that ....do u even have any idea how long built is gupta empire it's 50 years baby...yours grandfather , yours father , yours uncle ,yours brothers gave too much to that company to bring to such heights were it's impossible to fall ....trust me how difficult it Is only I know , some were I also struggled 5 years to achieve this position today ...tho I belong to different filed , it was my solo idea and dream to bring AR fashion designers such heights .do u know I was lucky enough that had so much support from my family , leaving family business and starting up yours individual business is really difficult ...I am just trying to make u understand khushi that it's yours time now ....I want u to be more responsible and mature to know what is happening behind yours back... and I will always be yours side ...u will always have me .right now I just want u to focus on yours studies , away from this media attention" arnav made her understand looking at her puppy face .
"Hmm why all this happening with me , u know I really don't wish to go ...I hate this all why this world can't let me stay in peace , they keep nagging in ours personal life too ...because of this people and media I dint even see my family for one last time ...There were news showing nonsense ... I just want to be away from this all and when I got best people , you are sending me away " khushi so as looking down wiping her fresh tears .
Arnav knew she was emotional, hugging her sideway " this is reality baby , I know this pain I have gone through it .but khushi that don't make u weak .u still have a long run ...and I know London is far but is it too far for arnav Singh raizarda ...everyone will come to meet u and during yours holidays u will be Also coming here ....just know this khushi we are family now and no distance, no separation will separate us ....I am and I will always be yours side ...when u have me by yours side , u should never worry so much " arnav assured her caressing her arms in affection wiping her tears .
" you will never separate me from yours family"khushi asked looking at him .
"We are family.i will never think doing it .trust me"arnav said kissing her forehead.
In return khushi hugged him tightly , hiding her face on his chest . After 2mins of pause khushi broke the hug .wiping her tears
"I'll go to London and also will try to never let gupta industries fall in shame because of me ....I want to make my family proud"khushi said looking at arnav.
Arnav gave her small smile and patted her cheeks in affection lost in deep thoughts .
" hmm I am sure everyone will be proud of u and I'll make sure u make yours family proud ...now stop this crying this won't suit you . Common just fresh up ... I'm sure you are hungry ....everyone will be waiting for u downstairs " arnav said after pause .
"Yeh I'm hungry ...." khushi said pouting.
"Then go get fresh up and join everyone downstairs" arnav said looking at pouting face .
"Yeh I'm. .u also come soon "saying khushi ran to her room wiping her tears .she was motivated by arnav words but she was sad too for leaving family for 1 years or so ...
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arnav sat back on swing staring at pool water, lost in his own world .He was sad all the sudden , after having discussion with akash and thinking alot he decided to keep khushi away for while but now when khushi agreed to go London .He was feeling sad .He don't have any idea how he will spend 1 year without her .from last few days he was so used of her presence around him .All the sudden he was feeling emptiness , lonely again .arnav was strongly attracted by her since the day he saw her and now he loves her too .He won't let single damage happen to her nor gupta industries that was a promise he made to himself.
"It's matter of 1 year dammit, she will be yours ...u can't fall weak all the sudden arnav ....to make her stand on her feets, u have to be too strong arnav . I'll meet her , Yeh I'll be visiting u frequently Khushi but how shall I stay without u...no arnav stick to yours decision , it was yours decision to keep her away ...ahh Khushi Khushi Khushi I have to do this to keep u safe ..."arnav had battle with his heart and mind ...He was puzzled with his heart and mind .But he was sure of one thing and that was keeping Khushi to safest and he knew how to do It safely.
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Dinning hall .
Unlike any other day today dinning hall was silent, khushi already shared her decision of going to London and all were upset.they dint thought khushi would agree to to easily and also arnav made them understand she will be doing fine and will be coming back soon .even akash assured them .everyone in family was attached with her either It's nani or HP , khushi was close to everyone. Kids played major role in khushi life and she was there favourite too .All were feeling really sad .
Arnav after fighting with himself joined everyone for breakfast .looking at everyone he knew all were upset .He saw khushi was deep in her thoughts playing with spoon and everyone looking at her .
clearing his thought arnav gained all attention on him " if you all keep doing like this it will difficult for her as well as you all and khushi will be super fine trust me I won't let anything happen to her "arnav assured everyone.
"We know chote but how will khushi alone manage there " nani asked worrily.
" hmm I prefer staying in same flat as I use to stay before .I have my friend there and also alka di friends stays in same flat " khushi shared her opinion.
"Well oki , I'll look after rest " arnav said looking at khushi who was avoiding eye contact probably hiding her tears .
"But beta " nani tryed to say
"No nani I think it's best , she will surrounded by her friends " akash said making payal angry at him
"I mean instead of staying in home alone. She will have her friends " aksha said
"Excuse me" saying khushi left her breakfast in middle and left to her room .
"Chote it's clearly seen from her face she is sad ... why can't u rethink ha "anjali said
"Di I know that , give her some time she will be fine and don't u trust me ...do u really think I can be so cruel to keep her away . I promise I won't let anything happen to her . Next time when u all see khushi back in India u all will be really happy trust me . I have few reasons to keep her away and I want you all to support me " arnav said
"Arnav bhai , I'm sure akash knows everything before "payal said looking at akash
"Yeh we both know ...With time I'll tell u all but for now I need u all to understand what I am doing is for khushi good " arnav said
"Okay "everyone said agreeing to arnav and showing there support to him .
"and also everyone should be careful , no outsider should know khushi is in abroad. It should be hidden " akash added
" yup , he Is right .This talks should be within this house , no outsider I mean no outsider either it's friends or any relative no one should know" arnav said
"Hmm this all scare me "nani said
"Me too nani "anjali said
"We are making sure no media to get hold on khushi that's it ....rest will tell later " arnav said getting up not touching his breakfast
"Yours breakfast chote"anjali stopped him .
" I will have later di , I'll be in my room " saying arnav walked towards his room with heave heart .to act brave it was difficult , he was sad too but for family and specially khushi he need to act brave from inside he was sad and feeling emptiness , he was not able to disget the fact she will be away from him tho he will be going to London with her but his heart was already feeling empty .
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Next day -morning.
Arnav woke up disturbed as his phone was continously ringing.lazing searching his phone below pillow , he received his phone.
"Hmm" he mummed still in sleeping state.
"What the aman ," Arnav said opening his eyes when he heard aman wishing him good morning from other side.
" hmm morning. What Is it " Arnav asked him rubbing his face .
"Ok say " he said sitting on bed , glancing at clock it was 8 30 already and late too . He was alter now , his attention was all on aman .
" send me his number , I'll speak personal " Arnav said after hearing what aman was saying .
" ok ....see u in another 2 hours in office and inform adi and akash the same "saying Arnav hanged up his phone, throwing his phone back on bed he got out of bed , running his eyes he moved towards washroom to get fresh up.
After fresh up , Arnav was ready in his room and taking his phone he moved towards his poolside dialling the number he received from aman.
"Good morning Mr Antony , arnav Singh raizarda here " arnav said walking towards khushi side of room.
"Good morning sir " Antony said from other side .
"Well , I need one candidate admission in yours collage" arnav said on checking khushi room .
" yes sir , the seat is yours don't worry sir ...u can come anytime to college " Antony said in happy knowing such pregistages person calling him .
" well , you will receive all the details from my manager soon but there are some changes Mr Antony and I hope u will agree for them " arnav said he saw khushi sleeping , walking in small space near her side of France door .
" yes sir , just give orders " Antony said
" 1stly I need admission for my fiancee khushi gupta, in AE final year , you will receive all transfer certificates from her London collage shortly " arnav said
"sure sir ...admission is already happened sir .you no need to worry sir "Antony said in excitement knowing such reputated man calling him and his fiancee studying in his collage will be good for there college as well as it brings to there collage fame .
" Yeh , Mr Antony I just need admission in yours international collage that's it ...my fiancee won't be attending college and u should provide me documents such that she is regular student " arnav said staring at sleeping khushi from France door .
"Sir but sir it's not possible ...There is restriction on attendance and exams " Antony said in confusion.
"I know right ...I want just admission and legal documents that's it "arnav said
"Sorry sir we can't provide u anything like that , it's against law " Antony said
"I'm calling you after knowing yours life history Mr Antony .I know how u provide admission to rich kids in name of influence and what are you earning under table.just come to point I don't have much time " arnav said checking is watch .
" sir it's nothing like that sir ....I will do as u say sir "Antony said feeling caught
" good , do as I said and if anyone do investigation on khushi gupta name ...just let them know that she is regular student of yours collage and nothing more " arnav said
"Okay sir " Antony said
"Mind u play double games with me , if any such rumours come , I won't let single second to waste to expose u ...I have all proofs " arnav said smriking his trademark .
"I assure u sir , everything will done as u say "Antony said feeling sacred
" good , I have my mens to watch u and Yeh u will receive yours price money shortly" saying arnav hanged up his phone
Khushi woke up from her sleep , usually she is late riser .she was in her bed still watching ceiling feeling lazy , feeling movements in poolside she diverted her gaze to poolside and saw arnav talking in phone , she kept watching him don't know how long .
Arnav after hanging up call with Antony principal of international collage , called aman and give him some instructions. After talking to aman he tuned back to check on khushi again and found her staring at him still laying in her bed hugging her pillow.
Arnav smiled at her and saw khushi smiling back at him rubbing her eyes .He mouthed her good morning and khushi did same still laying in bed .
Arnav gestured her showing her his watch , as it's late , khushi gestured 5mins more . Showing her his watch again he said bye .
Khushi simply waved at him bye and slept for few more mins hugging her pillow tightly .
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Evening.
After spending quality time with adrash and pari in anjali home khushi was back in raizarda mansion .she spent most time with them to avoid her sad mind .she was convinced that she will be going to London but she was sad knowing soon she will be leaving this family for while one year and she will be going to miss each one of them.
Khushi came and sat beside nani and mami and chatted for sometimes .
"Khushi beta can u get me my glasses"nani said not finding her spects
"Yeh nani were u kept them "khushi asked getting up .
" it's in living room , 3rd floor ...I was there in noon reading novel I forget to get them down while coming back " nani said
"I'll be right back "saying marched towards steps
"Slow beta " nani said seeing her taking hurry steps .
" I don't know how this girl will manage all alone ...I feel feeling sad knowing she will be away" mami said seeing disappearing khushi.
"what to do muno ...We should trust chote ....I can't help either ...If it's for khushi beta betterment then we have to be strong" nani said said equally sad .
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Khushi after taking spects from living room was going back but heard noise coming from gym room which was connected to open sitout .It had big transparent glass displaying full view of sky and outside sitout .
Khushi walked towards glass and saw arnav working out , he was bare from upper body .He was facing her his back and was doing triceps lifting weights .
Khushi vision was fixed towards his back as if she was seeing men naked for 1st time .every time he lifts his hands up his perfect craves and toned body would look more sexier, his upper body was fully wet with sweat drops were driping one by one making it look more sexer.
Khushi eyes glued on his body, she was not lusting on him but she was surprised seeing his toned body .her small mouth open in surprise .she knows he was fittness freak she has seen him many times going for jogging or early morning run .but never thought he has such fit and fine body .
Khushi kept watching his perfect carves , she saw his face , which looked fresh but sweaty she found him super sexy and hot in this attire of code .His tight jaw lines , grip on weight made him look more sexer .unaware to her herself khushi was admiring him and this was 1st time she looking at him differently .she observed his every feature , his perfect straight nose , chocolate brown eyes , small pink lips , those small dimples on his cheeks , his messed up hair .
Khushi was observing him as if she was seeing him for 1st time and she was truly impressed .she dint even realise that arnav was already staring at her raising his eyebrow seeing her changing expression observing his body shamelessly.
Clearing his voice , arnav brought her back to reality "huh i know I'm sexy , but don't stare at me like that ..I feel uncomfortable "he teased her with his lollypop smile .
"What the , I was just watching u k " khushi defended herself looking here there but not him .
"Hey that's my line BTW both mean same " arnav said coming near khushi.
Seeing him nearing her khushi moved little back and said " whatever but don't be in wrong impression ...even I have bicep u know " khushi said acting brave not showing how embrasserd she was .
"So khushi gupta is impressed seeing my body ha, by the way I can show u more " arnav said naughty seeing her red ambrassed face
" what " khushi asked not getting his words .
"Like caves " arnav said looking at his track pants
"Chi shameless ...I will tell to nani ..." saying khushi ran away from there before seeing his any acts .
"Hey khushi wait "he tryed to stop but laughed seeing her reaction .
" finally something effected u miss gupta or els I had lost hopes from u ....ahh so khushi gupta do admire man "he muttered to himself standing near stairs.
To be continued...
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