10 The Party
Part 10 The Party
"Dad, why are you talking discouraged? Do you know who Khushi Gupta is? She is the only heir of Gupta Industries. I will become a sole owner of Malik and Gupta industries. If the two companies joined, I would be the richest person in the country." Rajesh said.
"Shhh..." he said, looking at his surroundings.
"What?"
"Do you think I don't know about it?"
"Then, why did you talk negatively?"
"To screw your mother's ego."
"I didn't get you."
"If you tell her she can't do it, she will do it by hook or by crook. That's why I said so. Now, she will do it by doing anything. She has a dirty ego. That's why I provoked her ego."
"Wow, Dad, you are a genius."
"What about Khushi Gupta? Do you really like her?"
"Yes, Dad. She is something... today, I saw her in a saree... I became flat..."
"What a surprise! My son became flat seeing a girl in a saree?"
"She looked dashing in a saree..."
"I didn't expect you would like a saree-wearing girl..."
"Dad, don't conclude. She just wore a saree today. You don't know what she wears usually..."
"What does she wear?"
"Only Modern... sleeveless tops, shirts, pants... etc., etc.,"
"Thank God, I don't want a sentimental and emotional idiot in this family..."
"Dad, she is Khushi Gupta, Shashi Gupta's only daughter, a multimillionaire, how could she be emotional and sentimental? No way..." Rajesh said confidently, as if he knew everything about Khushi.
"That's great..."
"Even though she is, who cares?"
"Yeah... when are you going to propose to her?"
"Soon..."
"All the best..."
"Thank you, Dad..." Rajesh went to his room.
The Hotel Blue Moon
Khushi came to the Hotel Blue Moon. Someone tapped her shoulder. She turned behind with a smile, expecting Arnav. She became horrified to see Lavanya standing. More than Khushi, Lavanya was shocked to see Khushi in a saree.
"Khushi.... What's this? Sareee?" she was almost shouted.
"Don't shout. Mom wanted me to drape it when we went to temple..."
"Whaaaat? Temple? Did you go to the temple?" She was again shocked.
Without answering, Khushi ran her eyes in the hotel lobby to see if Arnav was there.
"Today is my star birthday. That's why Mom and Dad wanted me to accompany them to the temple..." she said restlessly.
She didn't want Lavanya to know about Arnav's party. She might mess it up. Khushi thought. She didn't know how to avoid her.
"You look so pretty in a saree, Khushi..." Lavanya said.
Khushi smiled awkwardly.
"Let's go..."
"Where?" Lavanya asked.
"Where else? Home..."
"You just came and want to go home?"
"What will we do here?"
Lavanya flinched back.
"What are you asking, Khushi? We always meet up here..."
"Yeah, but..."
That was when Lavanya saw Arnav entering. She wanted to surprise Khushi. So, she kept silent and didn't tell her about Arnav's arrival. She controlled her smile. Arnav came and stood behind her.
"Hi..." he said in her ear.
Khushi jerked, hearing that, and moved back. Arnav held her hand and pulled her towards him. She looked into his eyes and got stuck.
"Thanana... thanana... thanana..." Lavanya hummed, smiling teasingly.
Khushi looked at her hand that was in his clutch. She pulled it and smiled awkwardly.
"Shall we?" Arnav asked.
Khushi looked at Lavanya, embarrassingly and nodded yes. Lavanya raised her brows, like, what's happening here?
Arnav headed to his hall, and Khushi followed him. Lavanya was standing like a statue, not knowing what to do. Without a choice, Khushi gestured for her to come with her. Lavanya rushed to her and walked with her.
"Where is he taking you?" she whispered.
"To his hall..."
"Why?"
"Actually... I'm going to his party..."
"Party? What party?"
"Didn't I say, this is my star birthday..."
"But, how does he know that?"
"My parents told him..."
"Your Parents? When? Did he come to your house?" she asked unbelievably.
"No, our families met. That was when he got to know and invited me."
"Wow... that's why you were looking at me like an OWL?" Lavanya asked teasingly.
Khushi pouted.
"Ok, ok... don't make a face. Enjoy the party. I'm leaving."
"No... don't go. He may get doubt..."
"What doubt?"
"He may think I sent you."
"Let him think. If he asks you, tell him that you want to be with him ALONE."
"No no... I won't say so..."
Arnav looked at them, and they became silent.
"What? Any problem?" He asked.
"Nothing. I'm going..." Lavanya said.
"Why?"
"Because I'm not invited..." Lavanya said.
Arnav knew she was hinting to him that he didn't invite her.
"Didn't you invite her, Khushi?" Arnav asked, making them dumbfounded.
"Me? How could I invite her? This is your party..." Khushi said hesitatingly.
"It's my party, but you are the HEROINE. So, you can invite your friend..."
Khushi couldn't hold her smile, hearing HEROINE.
"So, Heroine, shall I join you?" Lavanya asked, looking teasingly at Arnav, who was smiling.
Khushi nodded, smiling. They entered the hall and stopped. The hall was decorated with mild coloured flowers. A table was waiting for them. Khushi felt proud of herself. Lavanya nagged her to see the arrangements. Was that necessary to say how the star hotel feast would be? The Hotel servants were ready to serve them.
Arnav pulled a chair for Khushi and gestured for her to sit.
"Thanks..." She sat on it, feeling ecstatic.
Lavanya sat next to her, and Arnav took the opposite seat. The servants started serving them verity of food items.
"It seems his man already tested the food..." Lavanya whispered, looking at Arnav's men who were standing a little far.
"You are free to order anything you like..." Arnav added.
Khushi nodded, smiling. Lavanya leaned towards Khushi and asked something. Khushi widened her eyes and gestured for her to be quiet.
Arnav noticed it.
"Do you want anything...?"
Khushi nodded no, and Lavanya nodded yes. Arnav smiled.
"Shall I ask you something?" Lavanya asked.
Khushi pressed her hand and nodded no.
"Tell me..." Arnav said.
"Why did you throw a party for Khushi?" Lavanya asked.
Arnav looked at Khushi, who was looking at Arnav restlessly.
"Shouldn't I give her a party?" he asked.
"Of course, you can, but you are a man who eats after someone has tasted the food. Your men would always be around you. You would be in the security circle... but today, it's not even Khushi's birthday but star birthday. Yet, you are giving a party. That's why I'm curious to know the reason..."
Arnav looked at Khushi and said,
"It seems you guys are not happy about the party. It's ok. If you don't like it, I'm going..." he was about to stand up, but Khushi held his hand.
Arnav looked at Khushi, who nodded no.
"Your friend has a lot of questions, I suppose..."
"I didn't ask anything wrong," Lavanya said.
"Lavanya, please shut up..." Khushi said.
"If I shut up, how will I eat?" Lavanya stuffed the food.
Khushi chuckled softly.
"Shouldn't I give you a party, Khushi?" Arnav asked an unexpected question.
"I just asked the reason..." Lavanya said in a feeble tone.
"Today is Khushi's star birthday and..."
"And?"
"She is looking like an angel in a saree..."
"A party for a saree?"
Arnav ate smiling without answering.
"Do you like saree?" Lavanya asked.
"I don't like saree..." Came from Arnav.
Khushi and Lavanya spared a glance.
"Then, why are you pointing out her saree particularly?"
"Khushi made it particular. She looked BREATHTAKINGLY awesome in a Saree..."
"BREATHTAKINGLY? Did she take your breath?" Lavanya didn't give up.
Khushi looked at Arnav, parting her lips. Arnav smiled without answering.
To be continued...
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