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Part 9 

Not getting sleep, Arnav was thinking about Khushi. Why did she lie? That's what wandering in his mind. If she came to wish him, why not she just tells him that openly? What's there in her mind? Of course, he likes her very much as she was not what he thought at first. She is a good actress with good qualities. She easily gets emotional but doesn't show. In recent times, she started to be free with others in the set yet she stays in her limits. After Arnav sent Rohit out from the set, her view towards Arnav changed. Arnav knew that.

Arnav knew she is going to quit acting and she is firm in her decision. Sometimes, Arnav feels like she has feelings for him. Sometimes, she behaves like he is not at all matter to her. Arnav knew she will never marry an actor and he felt sad about it because he likes her very much. She doesn't get angry even though he flirts openly. Don't know what she thinks of him. Whatever it is, he will definitely ask her about her RM visit tomorrow.

The next day

Though there was no shooting Aman was not ready to waste the days. He was on a discussion with his assistants. An assistant director rushed to Aman.

"Sir, please do watch the news."

"Is it anything important?" Aman questioned.

"Yes, sir... it's a matter of ASR and Khushi ma'am."

"Whaaaat...!"

Aman switched the TV on hurriedly and watched the news. In that, Khushi was coming out of RM, driving her car with the high pitch background music.

"There is HOT news...We see Khushi Gupta coming out of Arnav Singh Raizada's house after spending his birthday with him. There is gossip roaming around the film industry that she has been decided to quit acting and "What shall I name this love?" will be her last movie. Until a few days ago, Khushi Gupta was not in the good terms with Arnav Singh Raizada, we knew that. If it is so, what happened between them that Arnav Singh Raizada invited ONLY Khushi on his birthday leaving all his film industry friends? Is something there between Khushi and Arnav? Only time can answer...."

The news ended with the same high pitch music.

Aman stunned, seeing the news. Did Khushi go to RM to wish Arnav? But she usually doesn't go to any actor's house...He remembered about Arnav's inquiry. This is why ASR asked him those questions in the last evening? That means Khushi would not have told him the purpose of her visit. Who else other than Aman knows Khushi well? Arnav would have gotten doubt about her arrival. That's why Arnav made him spit the truth, asking very casually, not telling about Khushi's RM visit. God... he made Khushi get trapped.

Aman called Khushi. She received it and answered in a sleepy voice. She was not off of the bed as there is no shooting nor Lavanya at home.

"Helllllloooo"

"Khushi..."

Khushi flickered, hearing Aman's voice.

"Aman... what happened? Anything serious?"

"All the Channels are flashing with your RM visit news."

Khushi's sleep completely washed out from her eyes. She sat on the bed horrifying.

"Did you go to RM to wish ASR?"

"No... actually, I went to meet his mother as she was calling me to their house."

"Oh... but the matter got twisted. And it's obvious because yesterday was ASR's birthday."

"Even Arnav and his mother thought the same. They thought I was there to wish Arnav."

"Didn't you wish him?"

"I did... as I was there. Don't worry; I didn't say that you are the one who told me about Arnav's whereabouts. I just acted like I don't know about it."

"Why Khushi?"

"Didn't you say that Arnav won't like anyone visiting his place on his birthday?"

"I'm sorry Khushi, I told ASR about our talks because I didn't know you will visit him."

Khushi was silent for a while.

"I'm sorry Khushi..."

"No issues... I will manage it."

"He thinks you intentionally visited him on his birthday I suppose."

"It's obvious..." Khushi sighed.

"I will talk to him..."

"No need..." Khushi said, cutting him.

"But why?"

"We don't know what he exactly thinks. Then why should we bother before he reacts to it?"

"And... what about the news? How could the press people smell it?" He asked confusingly.

"I don't know... in fact, no one knows about my RM visit, not even Lavanya. I just thought to visit only in the morning when Lavanya asked my permission to go to her house. And I used my new car which is not even registered yet."

"Don't get stressed about media... they will shout until they get another news."

"Mmm..."

"Bye Khushi...We will meet in the set tomorrow."

"Bye."

They disconnected the call. Aman thought deeply. Don't know how he is going to make Arnav believe Khushi's words.

...........

Rohit smirked devilishly, seeing the HOT news of Khushi and Arnav. Though Khushi is not in the talking terms with him he always keeps his eyes on her. His man Arpit always follows her to submit info to Rohit.

When Arpit told him the previous day that Khushi is going somewhere he didn't think she would go to RM. The much he knew Khushi never had given such importance to anyone so far. He was furious, tensed, annoyed what not? His tricks to get close to her didn't work no matter how hard he is trying. But she is getting attracted towards Arnav. Yes, he thought so.

Rohit didn't like it when Khushi got committed with Arnav in a movie. He knew Arnav. Heroines fall for his charms even though his movies fail. And Rohit always fears about AMAN. His mastermind couldn't be predicted. Not only him but everyone knows about his dream project. He always talks about it in all his interviews. But Rohit didn't expect him to make it soon because he knew Aman was planning for two more projects. He just dropped them and started "What shall I name this love?" urgently. What's necessary to do it for Khushi? Is there not a talented heroine in the industry other than Khushi? Can't any other heroin do the role better? Why only Khushi? This is an excuse to be with Khushi. He wants to be with her. He wants to change her mind before she leaves the industry. Rohit has a strong doubt on Aman and Arnav.

So, he intentionally called the press because he knew how Khushi gets irritated by the rumors. She immediately gets distance from the person and never likes to talk to him again. She was that much concerned about her goodwill. As of now, Rohit wants Khushi to keep a distance from Arnav. At the same time, she will get upset with Aman also for pairing her with Arnav. Rohit is going to hit two mangos in one stone he supposed. He felt proud of himself.

Next day

As we expected, our HOT hero entered the set all heating-up. Aman saw him going to Khushi's make-up room. He called his assistant and asked him to continue the work. He headed to Khushi's room and waited outside, not entering in.

Khushi smiled, seeing Arnav.

"Good morning" She wished who was combing her hair.

"Why did you come to my home yesterday?" he hit her by his question directly.

"I told you" She continued, combing.

"You said you didn't know about my presence?"

"Haannn... so...?"

"Lie...it's a pure lie. Aman had told me that you know about it."

"Ohh... maybe, he didn't want me to tell you about it. He thought you would scold him for breaking your secret. So, I just followed his words."

"Don't lie again."

Khushi called Aman. He attended it from outside.

"Aman, please come to my room."

She disconnected the call and Aman purposely waited outside for a while and entered in.

"Yes, Khushi..."

He stopped, seeing Arnav as if he didn't know his presence.

"ASR... when did you come?"

"Your ASR is thinking that I'm lying," Khushi said looking at Arnav.

"For what?"

"Do you know she came to RM on my birthday?"

"The whole world knows. All the channels are chewing the news." Aman said.

"You said you told her about my presence in RM. But she acted like she doesn't know about my presence and she came only to meet my mother."

"It's because I requested her... because I know you won't like me telling that to everyone. I would have told you yesterday itself if you had asked me when you called me."

Arnav gulped and glared at Khushi who was looking cool.

"Get ready for the shot guys...."

Aman left the place after dropping a content gaze at Khushi.

"Is that clear?" Khushi smiled at Arnav.

"Yes, I'm clear... but why did you visit RM exactly on my birthday when we have one freer day? You could have come to meet my mother yesterday too if you want to meet ONLY her because you know very well she would be busy on my birthday. Still, you preferred my birthday. Why Khushi?"

"What your point Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada?"

"My point is... you wanted to wish me on my birthday in person... you wanted to be with me on my birthday...you wanted to spend your time with me on my birthday...because you are secretly in love with me."

"Ok Arnav... I have to get changed... shall we talk later?" she said looking at her watch casually.

Arnav glared at her, seeing her not giving heed to his words.

"You can't hide for long Khushi."

"I'm not hiding ... I just am standing in front of you only." She shrugged her shoulders coolly.

"Don't think you handled the situation smartly...."

"Really? Did I handle it smartly?" She smiled.

Arnav folded his hand, holding a smirk on his face.

"You know what? It feels like, you are challenging me."

"Challenge? What about?"

"You know that very well...."

Khushi pressed her lips together and nodded NO.

"I'm taking it as a challenge."

Arnav tapped her nose making her flinch an inch. He left the room smilingly, leaving frowning Khushi.

To be continued...

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After coming from Khushi's room, Aman got busy in positioning the camera angle and checking the lights. He sat on the chair to have tea. He saw his associate director Ram standing beside him with hesitation. Aman knew he is a talented and interested guy. He shows attentiveness in everything and does everything perfectly. So, Aman responds to Ram's questions and explains WHY and HOW patiently.