Is This Love Chapter 6

Chapter 6



The lunch was wonderful and Arnav and Khushi dropped Anjali home before going back to the office. The drive to the office was silent with occasional glances to each other while Khushi could not help but blush with the "hand-holding" incident.
How come Arnav was so desperate?
He was always known to be the UNAFFECTED man with all the beauties around him trying to grab his attention. In short all girls were desperate for Arnav Singh Raizada! But what was he desperate for?

He was desperate for Khushi? Whom he used to scold all day?

She had so many questions. How and when did the uhm "attraction" actually start? But how could she possibly ask him? She was in a turmoil when Arnav's voice broke her chain of thoughts.

Arnav: kya baat hai Khushi? (what happened Khushi?)

Khushi: uh'hum..woh kuch nahi.. (uhm'nothing)

Arnav: don't lie to me.

Khushi:aap ko aisa kyun lagta hai ki hum jhoot bol rahe hain?(why do think I am lying?)

Arnav(smiles): firstly, because you cant stop fidgeting with your duppatta. Secondly, you are hesitating before saying no and most importantly'. You are SILENT!

Khushi: arnavji aap bhi na'zarasal woh hum soch rahe the..(actually I was thinking')

Arnav (relieved that Khushi was comfortable): hmmm'

Khushi: hum soch rahe the ki aap hume kabse'uh..wohh(since when do you')

Arnav: spit it Khushi' you wanna know since when am I attracted to you?

Khushi was surprised! How does he know what I am thinking?

Arnav: Khushi since the day you came for the interview I was attracted looking at your simplicity and your confidence. You were so simple and honest. I found that unique because the women that I have met till now do not have the "honesty" and "simplicity" quality in them! They are so fake and they try to win me but you!.. you came for the job and that was the only thing you wanted. You didn't want to trap a rich businessman. You didn't give me those seducing looks that I always got'

He paused for breath and brought the car to a halt. Making Khushi gasp. He took off his seatbelt and turned to face her.

He took her hand in his and continued'

Arnav: Khushi! I know sweetheart at this point in time its very difficult for you to accept the facts I told you. But believe me I have never forced you into anything and I am never intending to do so'

Arnav felt Khushi's hand tighten in his hold and he understood that she was trusting him and that is all that he needed.

Arnav: Khushi I have told you already that take all the time that you need to think about "us". I know that I am being a little too desperate here but I want to be honest. Its not desperation from my side. I have controlled a lot since the first day that I saw you and I had succeeded in controlling my attraction towards you but now I realize that I cannot lie to myself anymore. And most importantly I needed to be honest with you about it'.*sighs*'. Khushi! Do you trust me?

He already knew the answer but he felt an urgency to hear that from her mouth. She didn't reply for a few seconds smiling, blushing and confused but determined and her eyes displayed pure honesty as she looked up into is eyes and said'

Khushi: Yes! I trust you Arnavji'

And that was it!

No more words were needed to display affection as Arnav moved out of the car and went to the passenger door to open Khushi's side of door. She got off and he took her into a gentle hug. Caressing her long hair, smiling all the while.

She trusted him! She really did!

This made him feel proud and happy. Now he felt that he wasn't doing anything wrong. She was not
upset or offended by him. Although she had not confessed anything about her feelings, he wouldn't force her till she became comfortable to talk about it herself.

When they broke the hug, Khushi blushed slightly and asked him..

Khushi: Arnavji..we are getting late. Lets go to the office' uhm.. we have pending work to do.

Arnav just smiled and gestured her to look towards her right. She did. And she saw that they were outside his office already and she gasped when sudden panic took over her.

Khushi: Arnavji! We are in front of the office! What if someone' someone..someone saw us..us together and what if they saw us hugging?

Arnav: Khushi! Calm down..i don't care if they see us. We are not doing anything wrong.
Khushi: but..

Arnav: I thought you said that you trusted me?


And that was it. Khushi stopped panicking. He smiled looking at that.

Arnav: ab chalein? Because actually' we ARE getting very late..we are exactly 13 minutes late for the conference with Mr. Sobti.. all because of you'. Ms. Gupta!!

The raakhas was back!

How could he change in one minute? Just a minute ago he was all lovey-dovey and now? He was being the strict boss again? Oh GOD!! How will I ever understand him?

***

*IN AR CORP*

Arnav: Khushi! In my cabin NOW!

Khushi ran with Mr. Mehta's file to Arnav who was in a foul mood and no one knew why! Khushi entered his cabin huffing due to the running. She was late because of Mr. sobti. The young hunk was their to be partner and was a really friendly guy. He had been talking to Khushi ever since the conference was over. He asked her about her experiences in the AR corp and even complimented her that she should model for the company.

Arnav: sit! (in a harsh tone making Khushi sit immediately).. I will be dictating and now you write.( Khushi took out the note pad and began writing as Arnav dictated).. Mr. Sobti the AR corp is very sad to tell you that our company is no longer interested in holding any partnership deal with you and thereby we will not tolerate any interaction with the company employees or the company itself'


Khushi gasped making Arnav turn around look at her questioningly.

Arnav: Yes Ms. Gupta? Any problem?

Khushi: sir the deal was already finalized then why did you'

Arnav (banged his palms on the wooden table and looked at her angrily): DO I HAVE TO ASK YOU AND TAKE DECISIONS???

Khushi gasped looking at Arnav's rude behavior. She controlled the tears which were ready to flow down from her eyes any moment.

Khushi( got up from her seat and replied in a professional tone) No sir you don't owe me an explanation. I'm sorry for questioning your decision..

And with that she turned on her heels and walked out of the cabin. Arnav could see her typing the letter while wiping her tears away with her left hand.

He hurt her!
Damnit!!!

He wanted to kill himself now! Why the hell was he so damn rude with her???

Why the hell was he so JEALOUS????

He had observed that Mr. Sobti was interested more in his PA then her presentation. Arnav saw him scanning her from top to bottom. He saw the look in his eyes. If that wasn't enough he began flirting with her after the conference and that was IT!!

Arnav couldn't handle it any longer!

How dare he look at Khushi like that? What was she? Some toy? Some cheap model? Some'some..some'. he could not even think straight! He would never do business with a man who had his eyes on Arnav's woman!

She was his!

His only!

But he could have told that to her politely! Couldnt he?

Why was he so embarrassed in telling her that he was jealous? He could have told her'. That's when Khushi entered his cabin with the typed letter and was about to walk away when Arnav grabbed her hand and made her sit.

He wiped her tears slowly with his thumb while caressing her cheeks. She closed her eyes and he smiled. He still affected her! Even when she was hurt and angry! Awh! What good did he do to have her in his life?

Arnav: Im sorry!

She looked up at him. She didn't say anything but her doe shaped eyes displayed the question" Why did you do this?" very clearly so he told her'

Arnav: Khushi he is not a nice man. He talked to you so smoothly that you must be thinking he is a gem of a person but he is NOT! He was checking you out during the conference. He has gone out with a few of our models and they told me that he loves toying with innocent girls' I cant.. I cant..(he hesitated as it was difficult for him to say or even think about it) I cant let him take advantage of you'

Khushi: Arnavji do you trust me?

Arnav: yes baby'I do! I completely trust you but I don't trust him at all'

Khushi: Arnav ji im not saying that you are doing something wrong but you could have told me in the first place, if you had trusted me enough..
Arnav: khushi I'.

Khushi placed a finger on his lips and continued "nahi Arnavji hum samajhte hain par aap hamare wajah se iss deal se peeche nahi hat sakte'" (Arnavji I understand but you cannot let go of such an important deal because of me)

Arnav: but'

Khushi: Arnavji you have to be practical here. I will stay away from him as much as I can but you have to promise me that you will not back off from this deal because I know if you back off it will cost you US$500 000.

Arnav: are you sure?

Khushi just smiled nodding her head.

Arnav: baby are you angry with me?

Khushi: why would I be?

Arnav: because I  scolded you.

Khushi ( pouting): oh yes I am VERY angry'(giggles)

Arnav: (coming closer) in that case I have to say sorry in my way.

Khushi pushes him playfully and runs away'. He just smiled plainly'

How could she be like this?

He was damn rude with her but?

She forgave him so easily'.

Then he realized how much he needed her in his life. Someone who could understand his volatile anger. Someone who could forgive him for acting impulsively. Someone who could calm him down.

He realized'

This was much more than JUST ATTRACTION!!

And he loved this feeling'

How innocent she was.

Oh my god! Please make her confess!!

For the first time Arnav Singh Raizada PRAYED for something!!

Now THAT is NEWS !
***
Khushi runs to the washroom and she blushes thinking how much he cared for her. So much that he was ready to forego a million dollar deal!

The way he was so honest and open about his feelings.. he was so sorry that he was rude.. he cared!

Arnav Singh Raizada actually cared!

This can't be just attraction, can it?

Khushi was scared about giving this a thought till now because it seemed like a dream too good to be true. She was scared it would break when she woke up and she will be empty handed. But whatever was happening between them couldn't possibly be just a dream, just an illusion.

The best part was that he voiced his thoughts. He was so honest with her.

He didn't force her into it showing his power but he portrayed that Arnav too was a simple human being with feelings. She had actually seen the lovely personality beneath the metallic skin he sore all the time.

He made her feel different. So different that '.that' she cannot explain in words'.

Hey Devi Maiyya! What was happening?


*****

*At Shantivan*

Nani was sitting in the living room with her cup of tea when Anjali joined her.

Nani: Anjali bitiya, aap chai piyengi?  (Will you have some tea Anjali?)
Anjali (smiles): haan kyun nahin Nani. (Why not Nani.)

Nani makes some tea for Anjali when she notices that Anjali is smiling away and instantly Nani has a fair idea that Anjali has something to say, and that too something good to say!

Nani: aaj aap bahut khush lag rahi hain bitiya, kya baat hai? (you look really happy today, whats the matter?)
Anjali: khush nahi Nani' Khushi!!!
Nani: aap kya bol rahi hain? (what are you saying?)
Anjali: haan Nani! Hamare chotey ko PYAAR ho gaya hai!!!!

Nani drops the cup!
Shocked!

Nani: KYA???

Anjali is more than joyous and she shouts 'haan Nani haan!!! Humare chotey ko sach mein pyaar ho gaya hai!!'

Nani: magar kab aur kaise aur kisse? (but when, where and with whom?)
Anjali: khushiji se! unki secretary.

Then Anjali starts telling nani about Khushi. She tells Nani that Khushi was the best daughter-in-law they would get as she was so cultural, simple, caring, obedient, respectful and full of love and life!! Nani was so glad to hear that finally their Arnav had taken a good decision. They couldn't stop thinking about this new beginning which was bound to bring happiness in their lives'

Very soon!!