31 What Truth?
Part 31
Akash and NK went to their room. Payal followed Akash. Laya was so happy that the family is totally opposing Arnav's proposal. She also got back to her room a little relieved.
Anjali, Nani, Manoram were still there in the living room with Shyam.
"What's wrong with you Rani Sahiba? Why did you oppose Sale Sahib? I don't know why you behaved wired when we already discussed his interest in Khushi. Don't you know he likes her?"
Anjali spared a glance with Manorama and Nani.
"What do you think Damadji? We are against Chotte?" Nani asked.
"Then what do I think?"
At the same time, the landline rang. They spared a glance.
"I think it is from Khushi," Manorama said smilingly.
Anjali nodded yes and attended it.
"Hello..."
"I'm sorry Anjaliji...."
It was indeed Khushi.
"I disconnected the call said nothing. I'm really sorry. I thought you guys are making fun of me...."
"We can understand Khushiji..." She said, cutting Khushi.
"Please pass the phone to Naniji. I should apologize to her."
"On minute..."
Anjali passed the phone to Nani.
"Khushi bitiya..."
"Naniji, I'm really really sorry... thousands of sorry... please don't think I insulted you. I didn't intend to do that. Actually...."
"You didn't expect it...am I right?" Nani smiled.
"Jee... Naniji..." She said in a feeble tone.
"We know you Khushi bitiya, you are not a girl who insults the elders. We understand."
"Thank you Naniji... Thank you so much."
"But... Khushi bitiya, don't take us wrong. Whatever it is, please don't take any decision in the haste. You are an intelligent girl, it's not necessary to tell you what is right or wrong. I hope you will think about Chotte's proposal."
Khushi was silent. Anjali took the receiver from Nani.
"Khushiji, I know you are dissatisfied with Chotte's previous behavior..."
"I have forgotten about those Anjaliji... but marriage is something. I don't know how to make you understand. I..."
Anjali cut her again.
"That's fine Khushiji... the much I know about Chotte, he won't back off from anything. Likewise, there won't be any chance of backing off from this proposal for him also..."
Though Anjali's voice was soft as always her words sounded like a warning.
"If you think I'm warning you... yes because I care for you. I want you to know the intensity of the issue. I knew about Chotte more than you. Don't underestimate him."
Khushi was stunned. She went completely silent. What does she mean?
"Think wisely, Khushiji. Good night."
Anjali disconnected the call. Shyam was looking at her like, she is an alien. He couldn't understand what's there in Raizada ladies' minds.
"We already know Arnov bituwa is in love with Khushi. We opposed him because it's very important for him to know the reality that Khushi is not interested in him. Didn't we see how she disconnected the call in nervousness? I think this is the first issue that confused Khushi." Manorama laughed.
"Chotte is rich...wealthy...handsome... but it won't work in front of Khushi. He has to find some other way to get her." Nani said
"We know that Khushi would deny Chottes's proposal and he surely would get angry on her. We just wanted to divert him. Now, his anger would have turned towards us who spoke the reality. He will not get angry on Khushi when he has reason to be angry with us." Anjali said smilingly.
"But, he would be disappointed..." Shyam felt bad.
"I will take care of him," Anjali said sternly.
"Are Akash and NK also with you?"
"No... they are really in Khushi's side because they knew Khushi's likes and dislikes very well. She is a lively girl. NK has been telling about her many times which is completely opposite to Arnow bituwa's nature. So, they would be with Khushi until she accepts this proposal."
Shyam sighed. He understood one thing. This proposal is going to be like an adventure.
GH
Khushi was looking at the sky, thinking about what Anjali just said. Arnav's nature was not new to Khushi. She already knew it. But it won't make her say YES to his proposal. She doesn't know what made him propose to her. She helped him to get the DEAL and Mr. Tiwari got arrested. For that, he honored her. It's over. What's the need of getting married to her? She has to talk to Mr. Raizada. She has no choice. He should know her stance on his proposal.
Her thoughts got broken by a phone ring. It was from Krish. She attended it.
"Hello, Krish..."
"Don't think I called you to know your decision about my proposal."
Khushi was struck as she didn't even think about the proposal. In fact, she almost has forgotten about his proposal. Krish continued.
"Actually, I forgot to congratulate you when I called you in the morning."
"Congratulate? For what?"
"What are you asking Khushi? The whole fashion industry is talking about you. Everyone knows that because of you Tiwari got arrested."
"Ohh that one..." She said with disinterest.
"I heard ASR arranged a party to honor you. That is the highlight... I was completely speechless because he never did that."
"Mmmm..."
"This is why I want you to be with me, Khushi because ASR like a talented person doesn't need you but me."
She sighed as he touched the proposal again.
"Why are you silent? I hope you accept me."
"I already told you I want to talk to your mother at first." She said calmly.
"It's not necessary Khushi. I and Dad will take care of Mom."
"Apart from that, there is something she should know about me."
"What's that?"
"I will tell you but not now... after telling that to your mother."
"Anything serious?"
"Yes..."
"Please tell me what that is because I can easily guess how my mother reacts to it."
"No matter, how she reacts to it, I will tell her that because the family in which I'm going to live should know about it."
"You are making me nervous Khushi."
Khushi was silent.
"Won't you tell me?"
"Good night Krish."
She disconnected the call and let out a deep breath. She knew Krish's mother definitely won't agree to the marriage if she got to know the truth. And Krish and Mr. Sinha will get upset on her. But she has no choice. She has to tell her the truth.
RM
Arnav was pacing in his room. What Khushi said about the proposal was echoing in his ears.
{Please make sure that Mr. Raizada doesn't know about this drama. He won't tolerate it if he gets to know that you paired my name with his. He may burn you alive.}
What does she think of him? Does she think he doesn't like her? He is sticking on his pride? Of course, he was a prideful man once. But this girl demolished it totally. Then where is the space in his mind to his pride?
His chains of thoughts got broken by the landline ring. He took the receiver and answered with annoyance.
"Hello..."
"This is Khushi speaking."
Arnav was bowled over as he didn't expect her call. In fact, he thought she won't attend his call if he calls her.
"Anjaliji called me a few minutes ago. She said something unbelievable. I would like to tell you something Mr. Raizada. This is not a simple deal but a life. I don't know what made you think of marrying me. And I don't want to know about that reason because it's none of my business. I don't want to drag this matter at all. I'm sorry I'm not ready to marry you." she said politely.
Telling that, she was supposed to cut the call as she finished telling what she wanted to.
"One minute Khushi..." Arnav's firm voice stopped her from cutting the call.
Khushi again kept the phone on her ear.
"You will marry me." He said with the same politeness.
"Whaaat!" she asked, confusingly.
"I mean...you... are... going to...marry me."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Raizada. It won't happen."
"It will... I mean it."
"But..."
"Good night Khushi."
Arnav disconnected the call. Khushi looked at the phone horrified. His statement exactly abided with Anjali's warning. What this sister and brother are thinking of themselves? She kept the mobile on the bed with irritation. At the same time, she was scared. Would she tell the TRUTH to Arnav also? She was fed-up. This is heights of embarrassment to share her personal with that egoistic man nevertheless she has no choice. But she was damn sure if he got to know about the truth then he will run just like Mrs. Sinha. Doesn't she know how prideful he is?
On the other hand, Arnav threw the receiver on the bed harshly. He sat on the recliner, closing his face by his palms. Why the hell this girl is so sweet? Why the hell she denied him with all the respect...? Even though she denied marrying him she didn't even show anger or disappointment on him. He knew why she spoke to him through the phone instead of talking to him in the office. She doesn't want to ruin HIS policy of mixing professional and personal. These qualities are what make him crazy.
To be continued...
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Unpredictable...
Khushi's denial was hitting Arnav's head again and again. How dare she said that she is not ready to marry him? Of course, she dares...does she ever get scared of him? Never... from the first day, she keeps tackling him and he keeps getting attracted to her. She is so exceptional from everyone and everything.
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