5 Proposal
Part 5 Proposal
Aman was tensed like hell. NK never talked to him like he did that day. Without reason, NK would not have spoken to him rudely. He always had been ready to help Aman no matter what. But today, he didn't even like to listen about the misunderstanding between ASR and Khushi. Before that, he refused to help Arnav. Why? Did he know about anything Khushi? He must have known... If NK knew something, then he should not be sitting in Delhi. Aman dialed a travel agent's number. He attended it.
"Tell me, Aman sir..."
"Can I get a ticket to Mumbai on the next flight?
"Let me check sir"
"Yeah..."
"Sorry sir, no tickets available in the business class..."
"In economic class?"
"Economic class ticket for you?"
"No problem... I need to go to Mumbai immediately. It's urgent"
"Yeah... A ticket is available in economic class, sir."
"Book it"
"Ok, sir"
"I will receive it on my way to the Airport"
"Ok, sir. You have to be there at 5 o' Clock "
"Ok" Aman looked at his watch. It was 3 o'clock.
Aman disconnected the call and gathered the management crew. Giving them instructions to lead AR in his absence, he headed to the Airport.
Mumbai
Arnav received a call from Akash. Arnav attended it hurriedly expecting some information from him.
"Haan, Akash..."
"Arnav, I have shown Khushi's photo to in the same shopping mall and instructed them to inform me if she visits the mall again"
"Ohhh..." Arnav said with disappointment.
"Don't lose your hope Arnav. We will surely find Khushi as much as possible"
"Thanks, Akash"
Arnav disconnected the call. He closed his eyes and Khushi's memories occupied his mind.
Flashback
Arnav was driving the car in towards RM. He saw a girl overtaking him with her scooter. She was riding her scooter so fast. As it touched his EGO, he geared his car up and overtook her scooter. He was dumbfounded as the girl was none other than his sister's friend Khushi. He became angry. Why was she riding the scooter fast? That was not appreciable. He never liked over speed in two-wheelers. It was not at all safe. How dare this girl? He saw the TOLL ahead and he had to stop but Khushi left the place by the two-wheelers lane.
Arnav got out of the TOLL only after paying. He came home and called Anu.
"Anuuuu... Anuuuu"
Anu came out of her room.
"What happened Bhai?"
"Don't you dare think of taking a lift on your friend's bike"
"Which friend?"
"Who else, Khushi"
"Khushi? But why?"
"Do you know how speedily she rides the bike?"
"Really?"
"She overtook my car by her scooter a few minutes ago"
"Is it Khushi?" Anu asked looking inside the room.
Arnav widened his eyes.
"Is she here?"
Anu nodded yes which made Arnav embarrassed.
"Khushi, what complaint is this? Are you riding the bike in over speed? But you never rode the bike speedily when I'm with you"
"Not usually, I just am excited to see you. That's why I rode the bike speedily. And, when you are with me, how could I ride speedily? I should be careful when your life is my responsible, right?"
That brought a smile to Arnav's face.
"I thought you are scared to ride the bike fast" Anu pouted.
"Me and scared?" Khushi chuckled.
"Go... you are too bad"
"Not for you"
Anu rolled her eyes.
"Seeing me riding the bike, your brother is complaining. If I ride the bike speedily having you behind me, he won't allow you to be with me and definitely cut off our friendship for sure" she said in a low tone.
But she didn't know Arnav was behind the wall and heard her talk. Anu laughed, seeing him. Khushi peeped out and pulled her head, biting her tongue.
"Tell her, not only your life but also her life is precious," Arnav said.
Anu was stunned. Was Khushi's life PRECIOUS for him?
"See, my brother is concerned about you" Anu intentionally said. She wanted to see whether Arnav denies her statement or not. But nope. He didn't.
"Hari Prakash..." He called.
HP came to him.
"Jee Arnav Baba?"
"Get me coffee"
"Jee..."
"Ask Anu also. Her friend is here."
"Jee..."
"HP Bhai, Khushi don't like coffee but tea. Please make tea for us"
"Sure, bitiya" HP walked.
"Listen..." Arnav stopped him.
"Make tea for me too..."
"Jee..."
Anu dragged Khushi to the living room.
"Why Bhai? You like coffee"
"Yeah... just to lessen Hari Prakash's burden"
"Oh... sit Khushi" She pushed Khushi's hand. She sat on the couch.
Arnav pretended like he was searching for messages on his mobile. HP served them tea. Arnav and Khushi had the tea, glancing at each other. Anu also glanced at them but without their knowledge.
Arnav was suffocating as he wanted to go to Nainital for a conference.
"Bhai, Khushi is going to stay with me today as you are going to Nainital"
Somewhat Arnav guessed it. He went to Nainital after warning Hari Prakash to be careful. Arnav called Anu after reaching Nainital as usual. Anu was in the washroom. Khushi knocked on the washroom door.
"Anu, your brother is calling you"
"Attend the call"
Khushi attended the call.
"Hello..."
Arnav got stuck, hearing Khushi's voice.
"I'm Arnav"
"Anu is in the washroom. I will ask her to call you when she comes out"
"Thanks"
Khushi disconnected the call.
The next day, Arnav called Anu but she didn't attend the call. Arnav thought she must be sleeping. So, he went to the conference. He came from the conference only in the afternoon. When he called Anu, that time also Khushi attended it.
"Now also Anu is in the washroom?"
"No, she is sleeping."
"Sleeping? But why?"
"Anu has a slight fever"
"Whaaaat? What did she eat?"
"She ate rotti and sabji."
"Then why did she get a fever?"
"Doctor said it's a viral fever. An injection was given. Now she is alright"
"Could you please be with her?"
"That's what I'm doing now"
"I will be there by evening"
"I'm with her. you don't have to worry"
"Thanks"
Arnav started from Nainital and reached Delhi in the evening. He came to Anu's room straight away and sat on her bed.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm alright Bhai"
"What did the doctor say?"
"He injected me and prescribed medicines."
"Have you had them?"
"How won't I be? Khushi is here right? She is equal to ten Arnav Singh Raizadas..." she said wearily.
Arnav smiled.
They saw Khushi coming with mush. She stood for a few seconds, seeing Arnav, and walked in.
"Anu, have this"
"Thank You..."
Taking it from Khushi, Anu had it.
"Anu, as your Bhai is here, I think I can leave"
Anu looked at Arnav who was looking at Khushi.
"Do you want me to go from here?" Arnav asked.
"I didn't mean it... Amma will be waiting for me"
Anu nodded ok half-heartedly.
Khushi bid bye to Anu and came out. She stopped hearing,
"Khushi..."
Khushi looked at Arnav.
"Thank you so much"
"For?"
"For taking care of Anu"
"Anu is my friend. I too have the responsibility to look after Anu. You no need to thank me"
She walked away but his voice stopped her again.
"One minute"
She looked at him.
"I want to tell you something"
"What?"
"I would like to marry you"
His direct marriage proposal shook her. She was shocked of course...
"I don't know whether it should be told this way but I don't care about it. I will talk to your parents if you are..." he stopped.
Khushi folded her hands.
"Why? Just because I looked after your sister?"
Arnav got stuck.
"That's also one of the reasons"
"May I know what's the other reason?"
Arnav got stuck. She unfolded her hands and walked away.
"Don't walk away when I'm talking to you" he said strictly.
She looked at him frowning.
"Answer me"
"I can't decide it right away"
"But why?"
"Why means? I just can't. this is not a simple matter..."
"Don't you love Anu?"
"Of course, I do... It doesn't mean, I should love her brother too because this is not a discount sale, like, buy one and get one free"
She mocked.
"Ok... take one day to think and tell me"
"I will try"
She walked.
"I will be waiting"
Khushi didn't turn her head but continued walking.
Night
Khushi called Anu.
"Hi, Khushi"
"How are you?"
"Fine and you?"
"I'm confused"
"Why baba?"
"I got a wedding proposal"
"Whaaaat? Form whom?" she was shocked.
"You won't believe"
"Why? Who is that?"
"Your brother"
"Whaaat?" she was more shocked.
"Yes... I think he is over-emotional. Just because I took care of you, he wants to marry me I suppose. I thought your brother is a mature person but he is so childish"
"Maybe... but what have you decided?"
"What can I decide? He wanted to marry me just because I looked after you. What will I do if he wants to divorce me if I fight with you?"
Anu was shocked
"Khushi, this is too much"
"Why? What's wrong I said. I know your brother is so fond of you but I never expected, to this extent"
"Khushi are you serious or mocking my brother?"
"Both..."
"Oh ho, Khushi... do you know how good chance is this?"
"For whom?"
"For everyone"
"Not at all... I want to marry a man who LOVES me unconditionally... not for some silly reason"
"Khushi, if my brother is ready to be committed, he undoubtedly loves you"
"You don't have to give DUBBING voice to your brother. I need strong assurance. Bye"
She disconnected the call.
Anu was tensed. Arnav never wanted to get committed. She knew that. But now he himself proposed to Khushi. he would not have done that just because Khushi cared for her. Arnav liked her. Otherwise, he won't be ready to marry her. she had to do something about it. she didn't want to miss the GOLDEN chance anyhow.
To be continued...
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