13 surprise
Part 13 surprise
Lavanya dragged Khushi a little aloof.
"What? Why are you pulling me?"
"I have a doubt,"
"What doubt?"
"You were too daring with Arnav and intentionally fought with him because you loved him secretly. Now, he talks to you pleasantly, so why are you looking so hesitant with him?"
"Do you want me to fight with him?"
"I didn't mean it. You can move with him casually..."
"I fought with him because I wanted to grab his attention. Now, our receivership seems smooth. I don't want to mess it."
"Listen Khushi, you have gotten a very good chance to mingle with him. Don't miss it. Get to know his likes and dislikes. Create opportunities to be with him."
Khushi became thoughtful.
"See, Khushi, he is the most eligible Bachelor in the City. Girls are dying for his one look. But he is spending the whole day with you. That means somehow he thinks you are special."
Khushi smiled proudly.
"I think he also has feelings for you. Try to get a verbal assurance from him. To get it, you should be close to him."
"Okay, I will come here daily and meet him..."
"I am not talking about meeting him in this hotel. Go with him somewhere."
"But how do I ask him to take me for an outing?"
"Talk to him, try to grab an opportunity from his talks. If you didn't get an opportunity, create one."
"Okay, let me try"
Lavanya saw Arnav coming towards them.
"He is coming," she alerted Khushi.
Khushi looked at Arnav and smiled.
"What do you like?" he asked.
Khushi looked at him confusedly because she didn't know what he was asking about.
"She likes many things. What are you asking about?" Lavanya questioned.
"I asked about dinner stuff..."
"Oh... I thought you asked about her likes and dislikes. So I would tell you she likes LONG DRIVE." Lavanya lied, to see if Arnav would like to take her for a long drive.
Arnav raised his brows in surprise.
"You, TOO, like long drives?" He asked.
Not only Khushi but also Lavanya noticed the word TOO. That meant HE too liked long drives. Khushi immediately nodded yes.
"She likes long drives but poor, she hasn't got a chance to enjoy it yet..." Lavanya said sadly.
"Doesn't your father take you for a long drive?" He asked.
Khushi nodded no.
"He is always busy. He doesn't even have time to be at home. Then how could he take her for a long drive?" Lavanya asked.
"You guys can plan for one, instead of soaking in the swimming pool..." He asked.
"Our friends are not fond of long drives. They need a place to eat and rest. Moreover, they are concerned about their complexion. They don't want their skin to tan."
"But, there are good sunscreens available in the market..."
"Of course, all of us have it, yet, they won't risk..."
"Mmm..."
"You can order anything for dinner," Khushi said.
"Ok, let's cut the cake..." Arnav stood up.
Khushi nodded. Arnav gestured to his men and they arranged the cake on a table.
"Don't be disappointed..." Lavanya whispered.
Khushi was silent. Yes, she was disappointed. She expected Arnav to talk about taking her on a long drive, but he didn't.
"He is a busy businessman. He would have some schedules. He couldn't cancel them. But, I think he will surely arrange one soon... At least to avoid me, he will take you for a long drive," she laughed.
Though Khushi chuckled, she didn't completely trust it. She didn't think Arnav would like to spend time with her ALONE without any of her friends.
"Khushiiii..."
She looked at Arnav, who called her. He beckoned her to cut the cake. She went to him. He handed her a knife. Her friends cheered her up. Khushi cut the cake. Lavanya who was next to her, whispered,
"Feed him..."
Khushi widened her eyes. What if he didn't take it? Khushi fed all her friends one by one. So that, she could do it with Arnav also. But, to her disappointment, he received a call and he answered it, taking a few steps away from her. Now, she had no choice but to give him the cake on a plate. She kept a piece and took it to him, and her friend gave cake pieces to Arnav's men.
Arnav, who was on call, sensed her behind him. He turned behind and smiled at her.
"One second..." He said, on the person on call.
Taking a small piece, he extended it to her mouth, making her speechless. Was he feeding her? Seeing her looking at him, he nodded, have it. She took it joyfully.
She became courageous now. She too could feed him. She forwarded the cake towards his mouth. He ate it smilingly.
Without missing the chance, Lavanya clicked them on her mobile.
Khushi had no heart to take Arnav's leave. She extended her hand for a shake. He clutched it softly but firmly.
"Thank you for everything... I had a very nice day with you. I didn't expect you to treat me this way..."
"Would you think I would always drop you in the pool?"
She chuckled.
"Happy Birthday once again..." He looked at Aman, who was waiting for his gesture.
He gave him a big-sized box, that was packed beautifully. He gave it to Khushi. She was perplexed.
"This is just my star birthday..."
"So?"
"You can give this on my birthday, which is in ten days,"
"Won't you accept another gift if I give it on your birthday?" Taking her hand, he made her take it.
Khushi didn't know what to say.
"I'm planning to give you something unforgettable on your birthday..."
Khushi looked at him perplexed.
"Whaat is that?"
"Let it be a surprise..." He smiled.
Khushi became curious. What would he give her on her birthday?
"Bye..." He said.
"Bye..." Khushi smiled.
She left the hotel with her friends. Arnav stood, smiling at her.
When they came out,
"Khushi, open the wrapper and see what he gave you..." her friends said eagerly.
Khushi opened it and found a handbag in it.
"Wow... It's so pretty..."
"So beautiful..."
"It must be costly..."
"Then, would he give a simple gift or what?" Lavanya said.
"Yeah... After all, it's ASR's gift..."
"If he gives such a costly gift for your star birthday, just think, what will he give you on your real birthday party..."
"He said it will be something unforgettable..." Khushi smiled.
"Realllllly?" All of them chorusly.
"It seems he is planning big..."
"It will be great..."
"Khushi, keep calling him. Send him a message.."
That was when Khushi realised that she didn't have his number.
"I don't have his number..." She said with disappointment.
"Oh God... What Khushi...? Didn't you think of getting it from him?"
Khushi pouted.
"Don't forget to get it when you meet him next time,"
Khushi nodded.
GH
Khushi came home. There was no one in the living room. Khushi went to her room and fell on the bed hugging the bag. That was the best day of her life. She was treated like a queen by the man she loved. That was the least expected. She was floating in the air.
The next morning
Khushi was sleeping through the night as she had slept late.
That was when her phone rang. That disturbed her sleep. She sat on the bed with a whine. She looked at the clock. It was 7am. She knew her friends would not call her at this hour. They all would be sleeping. The call got disconnected. She again fell on the bed and buried her face in the pillow. The phone again rang.
"Ppch..." She wearily attended the call.
"Helloo..." She said in a sleepy voice.
"Are you still sleeping?" Hearing that in Arnav's voice, she opened her eyes widely.
Her sleep fled away. She sat on the bed.
"Who is this?" She asked, even though she knew it was Arnav.
"Arnav... I thought you would recognise my voice..."
"Oh, actually, I didn't expect you to call me..."
"Do you think I would also be sleeping?"
"No... I mean..."
"Ok, relax. Come to the hotel Blue Moon in an hour... I hope one hour is enough for you,"
"Yup..."
"Ok come..." He disconnected the call.
To be continued...
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