Chapter 6 - Let's Get to Work
Next morning was a bright sunny day. ASR was in his usual self. The flirty guy! He entered office with his sexy smile. As he opened the door of the cabin he couldn't resist the sexy sight in front of him. Unaware of ASR presence, the pretty lady was startled when she felt someone holding her waist.
ASR: Hi sexy!
Pretty Lady: Oh Hi, ASR, you scared me?
ASR: Don't tell me you can't feel that it's my touch.
Pretty Lady: I do but you just took me by surprise! Anyways tell me how do I look?
ASR: Too dressed up for my taste.
ASR moved his hand along her neck, back, waist... He turned her to face him! He came closer. He laid his lips all over her neck. His hands playing with the buttons of her blouse, he came even more closer, she could see his lustful eyes. She closed her eyes waiting eagerly for the kiss which never came. Instead she felt pain. Khushi out of fury gave her a hard slap. She was angry. ASR in the arms of the secretary! That scene was driving her insane. She looked at ASR with her killing eyes and was about to turn away when she heard.
Secretary: How dare you?
The enraged secretary came closer to her and struck Khushi her best shot. The sudden blow made Khushi jumped from her sleep.
Khushi: What the!
She was shocked and confused. Only 24 hours they met and he is already haunting her sleep.
Khushi: Unbelievable!
She took her mobile and checked the time. 7:30 am
Khushi thinks: thank god I'm not late AGAIN.
She got into her slippers, and went to the bathroom. After 45 minutes she was ready. Wearing a black formal business attire, she walked down the stairs holding her laptop bag in her hands. She placed her bag on the kitchen counter and went towards the coffee maker. She had her usual sugarless black coffee. However she might be trying to keep it that way but her mind knew that this morning is not like her other mornings. She had to prepare herself to work with ASR. And if her mornings start with such nightmares, this will definitely not help. After coffee, she took the bloc note and write down the instructions for the maid. She then grabbed her keys, got into her car, switched on her favorite music and got on her way to Khurana Mansion. If one thing could appease the irritation and anger of Khushi, that would be music. After half an hour, Khushi reached the Khurana mansion. The mansion was no less than a palace. It had a vast garden with different beautiful flowers which caught Khushi's attention as she entered the parkings. She was totally amazed by the surroundings that she didnt notice the car bypassing her and parked in the parking she was going to. Furious and determined not to let the driver go without a piece of her mind,she got out of the car. The other car door opened and ASR got out in his own style. In his maroon suit, he was breathtaking. He looked at Khushi, and for some moment Khushi got lost in his caramel eyes. In front of her... the flashback of her life... ASR offered a hand of friendship... ASR caring for her... ASR promising to be by her side! After long a smile forming on her face and ASR, the flirty one winked at her! With that she got back to her senses, the memories of his betrayal... his broken promises... how she lost her loved ones again and again... and the dream in the morning! Anger took over she went closer to ASR. She was ready to fight but got startled with the sudden words of ASR.
ASR: Hi Khush! On time today!... I hope I didn't wake you up too early!
Khushi was dumbstruck
Khushi thinks: How does he know about the dream?
ASR: Hey Khushi, don't think too much, I was just kidding sweetheart! But seeing the colors of your face, surely I was in your dream this morning!
ASR smirked at Khushi. He was happy that Khushi still thinks about him. Seeing Khushi speechless, he couldn't stop him from teasing her more.
ASR: Hey Khush, wake up dear! This not a dream, I am here in front of you babe!
Khushi felt her heart sinking into a violent storm. Her hands clenched as she looked into the evil eyes of ASR. She knew his intentions.
Khushi thinks: No Khushi, you won't let that happen... he's trying to break you again... He wants reactions, and you won't give him what he wants... Yeah I have to control my anger.. I can do it!
ASR came closer but Khushi stepped back.
ASR: What happen Khush, Any Problem?
Khushi got hold of herself and gave him a blank look.
Khushi: Next time, don't ever try...
She was interrupted when the grand front door got open. Not the right time for drama, they both ignored their conflicts and walked together to the entrance door. A lady in a maid uniform welcomed them.
The maid: Hello Sir, Hello Mme! You must be the fashion designers.
ASR and Khushi: Hello
The maid: Georgia, please call me Georgia! Come In!
Georgia led them to the waiting lounge.
Georgia: Please wait here! I'll check on Miss Khurana if she's ready to receive you.
Georgia turned away leaving the two rivals together. Both look the other side waiting for Princess Khurana.
Khushi thinks: God! I hope we don't have to wait long. I can't handle him next to me.
Georgia walked up the stairs and entered the room of Anshika. Eyes wide open. she yelled.
Georgia: Baby, baby! You are still sleeping! Wake up! Your guests are waiting!
Anshika grouched at the disturbing voice.
Georgia: Anshu baby please, wake up! It's almost 9
Sleepy voice: 5 more minutes.
Georgia knew her 5 minutes and had her own idea how to wake her up. She set the alarm clock on the bedside table and went away to her closet taking out clothes for anshika to get ready.
After 5 minutes... The alarm clock buzzed! And time for the princess to wake up.
Turning off the alarm, she woke up with her shining smile in her baby blue nightie. She was in a good mood as her favorite designers are here to meet her.
Anshu: Good Morning Georgia!
Georgia: Good Morning Anshu Baby. Here are your clothes! Please get ready soon, Miss Gupta and Mr Raizada are waiting for you.
Anshika rushed to the bathroom while Georgia cleaned up the mess in the room.
After 30 minutes...
Khushi was irritated that she's been waiting for so long.
Khushi thinks: I can't believe this! these people don't know any value of time. Rich Brats!
ASR knew the state of Khushi and for now better not to play with fire. After some time Georgia came to them.
Georgia: We are so sorry to keep you waiting. Miss Khurana is ready to meet you. She's in her room. This way please!
ASR and Khushi followed Georgia up the stairs. Khushi was intrigued by the interiors. But on reaching the room of Miss Khurana, she gasped at the decor.
Suddenly she was breathless. She could feel someone at her neck holding her tight. As her usual self, she should have hated this. She never liked when anyone tried to show her so much affections. But she felt a certain happiness from the excitement of the young girl.
Anshika: Oh god! Oh god! You are Khushi Gupta... Finally I got to meet you.. you can't Imagine how happy I am.
ASR was amused by the scene, and inwardly he was laughing at the shocked expression of Khushi. Anshika then lifted her eyes to asr and smiled at him. Still in her excited mode, she handed out her hands to him.
Anshika: Hi, Mr Raizada. Glad to meet you!
ASR smiled back to the innocent girl and took her hands happily.
ASR: Arnav! The people I like call me arnav!
After the introductions, ASR and Khushi both felt comfortable with Anshika. She was a nice girl, quite spoilt but very soft and happy girl. They talked for long. Georgia got them coffee. Anshika was very talkative but Khushi and ASR liked her instantly. They discussed about her wedding. She also talked a lot about her fiance. By her talks, anyone could notice that she's been living in a fairy tale. And in fact, her desires for her grand wedding was no less than a fairy tale. She told Khushi and ASR how she wants her wedding dress. Khushi was impressed that a girl who's half American was so excited to have an indian wedding with all the rituals. She was planning to have 2 or 3 dresses for each ritual. ASR smiled at her excitement while Khushi was lost in her talks about wedding and rituals. For some moment Khushi remembered when her mother used to explain to her about the prince who comes and take the daughter away from the mother. When she heard a knock, she got back to reality. Mr Khurana and his Wife entered the room.
J K: Hello Everyone!
ASR & Khushi: Hello Jai! Hello Mme!
Victoria came to Khushi and hugged her and then she hugged ASR. She was happy that finally her daughter got what she wanted.
Victoria: Oh please no formalities. Call me Victoria! After all you both are a great part of this wedding. I don't know how I would handle my daughter if you had not agreed on such short delay.
JK came to his daughter and took her into his embrace.
J K: Good Morning my princess!
Anshu: Good morning dad!
Victoria: So youngsters, enough talking! Breakfast is ready!
Khushi: It's ok Victoria, we...
Victoria cut her off as she was not taking a no for answer. Victoria was a beautiful lady. Hot and sexy, sometimes she was compared to her daughter. Her life revolved around her husband, anshu and her several social activities. After much insistence ASR and Khushi finally agreed and they all got down to the breakfast table in the garden. ASR had toast and coffee while Khushi had coffee and some fruits. During breakfast, Jai talked about his worries concerning the wedding but Anshu in her full spirits reassured her father.
Anshu: Don't worry dad! We'll be on time! And now that Khushi and ASR is here, I'm sure my wedding will the best one ever.
Khushi and ASR also reassured the not so confident Khurana that they would be doing their best for the designs as well as for the wedding preparations.
Khushi: If you need any help, don't hesitate Mr Khurana... I mean Jai!... After all Anshika is our friend now.
Where did that come from? Khushi was surprised that she said these words. But someone on the seat next to her was more surprised. He was amazingly shocked. And he knew that Khushi is still the Khushi he knew but she just need a little help to get through this. On the other side, Anshika was happy by the concern of Khushi. She felt this new friendship had a long way to go.
Anshu: Then in that case, you both call me Anshu! Ok Khush!
Khushi thinks: Khush, khush, khush! What is with everyone? I have a name! Khushi Gupta!
ASR: Of course Anshu, we are at your service any time. Right Khush?
She looked at ASR and then faked a smile to the Khuranas. ASR grinned at his first success.
ASR thinks: ASR one, Khushi zero!
After the breakfast, the trio were on their way to the new office. It was only 15 minutes far and Anshu insisted to go together in her car. On their way Anshu kept on her chatterbox and both khushi and asr were amused by her non-stop talk. As they reached office, Anshu introduced them to the surroundings. Khushi liked the office. The office was quite similar to hers and thought she could adjust easily till... The files in her hands fell down and a gentle guy bent down and picked up the files. Khushi smiled.
Khushi: Thank you so much!
But her smile froze when the guy got up and looked into her hazel eyes.
Guy: No need! At your service Khushi! Always!
He looked at Khushi with an evil look but as he saw ASR he turned away not wanting to come face to face with him. Khushi was shocked to see Karan and when she realized that he's actually working in that branch she wanted to run away. She knew from the press that Karan singhania was working for J K Finance but never in her dream she thought that Karan would be working in the same office where she would be working for the next few months. Khushi got back from her state of shock when some guy entered and Anshu ran to his arms.
Anshu: I missed you so much yuvi.
Yuvi: I'm sorry baby, but as from now no more business trip or meetings... Atleast till after our honeymoon!
He winked at his lady love and she smiled at him. Together they were perfect. Yuvi was an indeniably handsome guy. And on top of that, the way he looked at her, anyone could recognized that he was a happy guy madly in love with his girl. From the chatterbox, ASR and khushi understood that Yuvi was a down to earth guy and surely he and anshu were made for each other.
Anshu: Come! I need to introduce some important people to you. Arnav! Khushi! Meet Yuvraj! My Yuvi...The love of my life! And Yuvi this is Khushi and ASR, my favorite designers and now my close friends.
Yuvi came to them and handed out his hands to Khushi and ASR.
Yuvi: Hi guys, nice meeting you! thank god you are here! You are a life savior! Else Anshu would definitely not let this wedding to happen!
Anshu pouted and they all laughed. After this, they pursued their meeting in the board room. They discussed about the wedding and the designs for Anshu. But being confused in between the different sketches ASR and Khushi showed her Anshu became sad. ASR thought she was like the moody diva, Khushi. Fortunately, Anshu had her genius architect by her side.
Yuvi: : I think I have an idea! All the designs are great but as it's an indian wedding I think that would be great if we could go to the roots.
As ASR understood what Yuvi meant, both Anshu and Khushi stared at Yuvi in confusion.
Yuvi: Guysss... India! Let's go to India!
Anshu's face brighten with her thousand watt smile and she snuggled herself into Yuvi happily.
Anshu: I love you Yuvi, you are the best
ASR had no problem with the new decision and In fact he found it quite exciting. The couple was happy and so lost in their world of love that they missed the tensed look of Khushi except one. ASR looked at her suddenly pale face with concern.
ASR thinks: What's wrong with her?... India?
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