24 Proposals
Part 24 Proposals
Khushi was happily eating the food ordered by Arnav. Ratna was right. She can see changes in Arnav's behavior towards her. His gestures do not hold hatred for her, just like, how those were at the beginning. Yes, he is not a man who talks a lot. In fact, he never talks with people but with only his solitary. He is the man who always wanted to be alone...who liked loneliness. Of course, he has changed but... Is the change permanent? What's the reason for his change? He got angry because Vikrant approached her in the wrong way. Will he be like this forever? What if he feels this relationship is a burden someday? Is it right to grow expectations about something that is uncertain? Could she bear the change if it is negative? She took a long breath.
"Why urgent? Let's wait and watch. Get to know whether he truly wants you in his life. Make sure he will never leave you and will never ask you to leave his house and Mumbai. Get the solid assurance from him... for the lifetime. Don't get shook by his concern Khushi. Be strong. Of course, the changes seen in him is good. Just get to know whether he is doing this as a duty or he truly loves you. There are a lot of differences between DUTY and LOVE, Khushi. Before getting into the relationship, get to know what you are going to be." Khushi sighed thinking about those. She waited to see Arnav's next action.
On the other hand, Arnav was not at all ready to think about the impossibilities of the relationship... He didn't want to... Yesterday, he doesn't need her... Today, he so needs her... Tomorrow, he may not need her or will need her the MOST...
More than thinking about Khushi, Arnav was thinking about Vikrant. He is a wounded snake. Even though he can't bite Khushi he will sneer for sure. There was something that he has to do. Taking his phone, Arnav called Aman. Aman who had just come to the bed received the call.
"Hello, ASR... Hope you cooled your angered blood down" he asked teasingly yet in a serious tone.
Without answering his question,
"Don't print Khushi's photographs in our company magazine. I will give you the amount to compensate your loss"
Aman sat on the bed frowning. Is it truly Arnav asking this?
"I have already stopped the work, ASR"
"Oh... Thanks" he disconnected the call.
Aman looked at the phone frowning with confusion. What happened to him? Why should Arnav pay for his loss? What's wrong with him? Why does he react this way? Is not he showing extreme interest in Khushi's matter? Arnav never was like this... This fellow never comes in the prediction list. Aman sighed.
The next morning
Khushi didn't give a chance for Arnav to cook. Arnav also didn't argue with her... in fact, this is what he wanted. Khushi wanted to see what he is going to do when he goes to the office. Will he ask her to come with him in his car? That was the question that rang in her mind yet, she was getting ready for the office, as usual, a little earlier. Keeping the lunch box for Arnav, she went to take bath. Arnav also got ready unusually earlier as he didn't want to MISS Khushi.
When Khushi was in the washroom, someone knocked on the door. Arnav opened it and saw Rehan sanding. Arnav looked at him blankly.
"oh...Khushi is taking bath..." he said.
"No, no, uncle, I just come to tell you that your car is punctured"
"Whaaaat?" he was shocked.
"Yeah... just thought to tell you"
"Ok...could you tell Khushi to wait for me as the car tire puncture?"
"Ok..."
Arnav rushed downstairs, taking the key bunch that had car and house keys. Rehan waited for Khushi. Within a few minutes, Rehan's mother came searching for him.
"Rehan... what are you doing here? Your school bus will come... come fast" she shouted from the lift.
Closing the door of Arnav's flat, Rehan rushed to the lift and got in.
Khushi got ready and came out of the room. She got disappointed not to find Arnav in the house. Her eyes tear up, seeing the lunch box on the tea table. No need to say she was fed up. Wiping her eyes, she left the house.
In the meanwhile,
Arnav called the mechanic and changed the tire. He came to the house and saw the door being locked. Opening the door, he came in. There were no symptoms of Khushi's existence. He rolled his eyes. Taking the lunch box, he kept it in his bag and left the house.
Khushi was thinking about Arnav all the way to the office. She made herself up not to cry. This is why she doesn't want to have expectations on him because expectation kills. she thought as the situation led her so.
...........
On the other hand, our friends Akash and NK were fully set to propose Khushi genuinely. After what Vikrant did, they thought Khushi needs protection and they want to be her protector. They wanted to be her solace. They don't want to waste time anymore. They were ready to take Khushi's responsibility. The interesting thing is, the duo doesn't know about another one's decision. As per their gentleman agreement, they decided to move their cards gently.
Khushi entered the office and took her seat. Lavanya and Shreya rushed to her. Khushi became embarrassed as she guessed what they will ask her. She smiled at them formally.
"Are you alright, Khushi?" Lavanya asked.
Khushi nodded yes.
"I was so worried when I got to know that rogue misbehaved with you," she said sadly.
"But, Arnav saved her and took her with him in his car," Shreya said.
"Thank God, he hit Vikrant..." Lavanya said feeling relieved.
"Did he drop you at your house?" Shreya asked.
Khushi nodded yes.
"I think his wife is a genuine girl who doesn't suspect his husband," Shreya said.
"How could she suspect him when she knows him very well? I'm sure he doesn't even talk to HER... then there is no room to suspect" Lavanya said.
Khushi smiled awkwardly.
"Why did he get angry if someone misbehaved with Khushi?"
Before Khushi answered,
"What nonsense are you asking? Vikrant tried to take her in his car. Anyone in his place would have been done the same"
"But, Arnav is not that kind"
"He didn't accept your proposal, it doesn't mean he would be sitting calmly, seeing anything that happens in front of his eyes" Lavanya said.
Shreya was about to say something, she stopped, seeing Akash. Lavanya and Shreya left the place. Akash gave Khushi a file. Khushi took it from his hand.
"Read it... please don't make a decision in haste" Akash left the place.
Khushi sulked. Decision? What decision he is talking about? She opened the file and found a letter from Akash.
"Dear, Khushi, I was waiting to tell you something important. I think this is high time to open my heart to you. I love you, Khushi. I want to be your protector... I want to make you happy... always. I like all your qualities. I know you like me as a friend. There is a thin line between friendship and love, Khushi. I will be happier if you accept my proposal. I will protect you like a treasure, forever. Take your time. No urgent. Waiting for your reply. – Akash"
Khushi felt a shiver reading the letter. Akash is in love with her. Damn... what does she do now? She is a married woman and her husband is also working in the same company. What will Arnav think if he gets to know about Akash's proposal? And, Akash? He is in hope... it's not good for him. He has to be stopped. She has no other choice than to tell him that she is a married woman.
Khushi thought to go to Akash's cabin. She saw NK entering her cubicle.
"Hi, Khushi"
"Hi, Nanne..."
"Hope you are fine" he sat in front of her.
"Not bad..."
"I'm sorry for what happened to you, yesterday Khushi"
Khushi was silent.
"We didn't expect this. I didn't even get sleep last night. I'm disturbed"
"Leave it, Nanne"
"You are in Mumbai as a guest, with a relative. I know how does it feel to be unsupportive. I want to be the one for you, Khushi"
Khushi felt pleased as she thought he was talking as a friend.
"I want to be with you for my whole life. I would like to marry you Khushi" NK said.
Khushi was horrified like hell. What happened to these guys? Just now Akash sent a proposal through a letter and now NK?
"I like you so much. I will be a good husband and will feel blessed if you say yes to me. Please consider" he left her cubicle.
Khushi was scared now because Lavanya loves NK. This will create misunderstanding between them for sure. She has to do something fast before the matter leaks out. She decided to tell them the truth. Yes, she was ready to tell them that she is married but not who is her husband. She wanted Arnav to tell that. Until then, she will keep it a secret.
That's when she saw Arnav entering the office with his bag. She couldn't understand why he comes late. She saw Arnav looking at her gulping down. Both were looked at each other with mixed feelings. Arnav was upset as she left the house without accepting his invitation. Khushi was upset due to the proposals she got from her friends but she was firm in her decision. So, she decided to talk to them during break time.
To be continued...
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