Arshi s.s. - Hallucinations - Chapter 20

Chapter 19

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Chapter 20

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Khushi-Thank u, Sir..

She looked down and the only thing she felt to do was pass his heart a bone crushing hug from her heart.. She was feeling complete, and so was he.. But she tried to stand still..

Were they going to come closer now?

Whatever it was, one thing was sure, she knew she was in love, and with the one who really Loved her, seriously.. And it was NOT a Hallucination..

Khushi parted realizing she had already been holding his shirt at his waist and he too left her not wanting to make her feel conscious by any chance.. He looked at her, and she tucked her few hairs which were coming in front.. She knew he was looking at her..

She was feeling light, she was silent.. But for a change, she was not feeling anything awkward.. 

Khushi looked down and smiled to herself feeling so special.. She was getting a bit Pink unconsciously, which was noticed by him..

And ASR too knew, that his sincere efforts for her to make her feel comfortable worked! He knew she was also feeling something for him, and he felt even better when she looked up and passed him a shy smile and looked away seeing him staring her..

Chahe kuch na kehna..

Bhale chup tu rehna..

Mujhe hai pata, tere pyaar ka..

Oh God!! He was also blushing, was he not? He blushed looking the other side and bit his bottom lip feeling extremely happy.. Finally, an Approval from her, and that too an Open one..!!

Khamosh chehra..

Aakhon pe pehra..

Khud hai gawah, tere pyar ka..

He knew she too loved him now since a while now, could not she too feel it? Why was she not wanting to accept it? Or Maybe she did.. But then why did she need so much time for? Maybe she was shy? Or confused? Uff! Girls!!

Whatever.. He loved her every form! But he won't wait for more now.. He was already an impatient soul from Birth, and this Level of Patience was something he was not able to Hold on to for more.. He was sure she Loved him Back, and her every action spoke out the same in each passing second..

Teri jhuki nazar..

Teri har aada..

Mujhe keh rahi hai ye dastaa..

Koi shakhs hai, jo ki in dino..

Tere zehan-o-dil pe hai chha gaya..

Khushi looked at him still not able to control that small smile on her face which was failing to cover her blush, and spoke almost in a whisper..

Khushi-I - - I should go now..

***

AR Office.. Down..

The Working Staff was almost gone.. Just a few employees were there, packing their usual stuff to leave in a while.. Sitting on her Old Cubicle with everyone now, Peppy growled in irritation..

Peppy-Oh God! So much work in one day! How will I complete it?

Her two butterflies were busy filing their nails..

Peppy-Dolly! I asked u to help me.. Can't u complete at least doing the Data-Entry??

Dolly-Ma'am! My Nails.. I will do that Data-Entry in a while..

Dolly spoke casually and resumed her not so important work, and Peppy was losing it..

***

Aman's Cabin..

Lavanya and Aman were sincerely working in His Cabin.. It was a Large and convenient one.. He was sitting on the Master's Chair, and Lavanya was working across the table helping him completing some Mehta's Project.. Daisy was present too, sitting besides Lavanya..

Lavanya had given some small work to her New Assistant, and was feeling happy somewhere inside, having got to Boss someone.. But she as a Decent Boss.. Daisy too got comfortable under her within some hours..

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Daisy's workload was less as compared to what she used to get when she was under Peppy.. She was free now, and passing some File to Lavanya she spoke..

Daisy-Erm.. Ma'am, I am done.. Can I leave now?

Lavanya looked at her and Aman looked at Lavanya..

Lavanya-Ya! Okay..

Daisy-Thanks Ma'am.. I so dint expect i would have been free tonight.. If it was Peppy Ma'am, I would have not been able to attend Philip Roberts presence in the Club tonight..

Aman and Lavanya together spoke in unison..

Aman & Lavanya-Philip Roberbs??

Daisy-Ya! The famous Tattoo Artist!!

Lavanya looked at Aman and so did he..

***

AR Office.. Down..

Peppy (to Dolly)-U are really useless!

Dolly felt bad, but she was hopeless to open her mouth.. She resumed filing her nails and Peppy was about to turn to Julie, when Julie's Mobile beeped..

Julie saw her mobile and her eyes went Big..

Julie-OMG! Its Daisy.. She said that Lavanya Ma'am has allowed her to leave, and she is going for Clubbing! Peppy Ma'am.. I too need to leave.. I have to go, or else I will miss it..

Dolly-Miss what Julie?

Julie-Arey! Don't u know? That famous Tattoo Artist 'Philip Roberts' is coming to the Club tonight! And know what? He rarely attends parties Or any function for that matter.. Daisy told me!! *pouts* I can't miss that now.. One Lucky Girl will be able to get a tattoo done from him, he is The Philip Robert re.. Peppy Ma'am.. I will see u tomorrow.. Dolly, u joining?

Before Peppy could deny Julie or ask Dolly to stay back, Dolly jumped towards Julie in glee and said..

Dolly-Obviously Julie! Hell YES.. Peppy Ma'am can give us a Leave for tonight.. Haina Ma'am..

Peppy was again about to speak NO when Julie interrupted..

Julie-Of course Ma'am won't deny.. We have not taken a Single Leave since last three Months, and today we also helped Ma'am in ruining that Gupta's Reputation, Ma'am won't disagree, haina Ma'am??

Peppy was dumbstruck.. Peppy already got demoted and can't afford to get her day any worse.. Above that, her butterflies were behaving as if they were born to be her traitors..

Daisy had already been shifted as La's Personal Assistant,  and her other two flies were ready to revolt and leave her alone.. What should she reply? She had so much work tonight, and she had to complete it tonight before leaving, and submit it to Aman Sir anyhow..

Before Peppy could reply anything to her two flies, she got a Call on her Extension from Aman Sir asking her how much of her work is done and how much is incomplete, and she got nervous in replying him.. Taking the advantage of this situation, Dolly and Julia flew away to leave Peppy alone and take care herself, of whatever work was appointed to her..

  

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ASR's Chamber..

Khushi wanted to turn around as her heart wanted to look at him at least once before she goes down, as if she would never see him again next time.. 

*Sigh* But she consoled herself, she should not show how much desperate she actually was! She dint want Him to think she too had started to drool over him.. Yah! Finally, Miss. Gupta too fell for The ASR..!! But more to that, Khushi Kumari Gupta fell for Arnav, ya.. That would be more appropriate to be considered..

Just as if he heard her Heart she thought, she felt a Pull as his hands came in front of her from back.. Her eyes popped out and her heart beat made her realize she was living..

ASR pulled her back on him, and her soft small back fit in his large hard front.. She gasped, and flushed.. She looked down and shivered in shyness as his hands came around her waist and his hands again tied his Coat again, on her Waist.. She smiled feeling proud for something..

She heard Him whisper in her Ears..

ASR-I guess most of them would have left, still..

Khushi smiled still looking down.. Suddenly she looked up, and turned getting out of his grip..

Khushi-But how will I go down wearing ur Coat, Sir?

ASR smirked..

ASR-Why? Can't u? It does smell good, does it not?

Khushi-Ya! It does smell of u so obviously - - I - - I meant - - erm.. Ur my Boss inside the Cabin and - -..

She looked down biting her blush and he just gave her a stare, still smirking..

ASR-U don't need to give answers to anyone Khushi.. Just go..

Khushi smiled at him genuinely blinking her eyes, and she turned.. Holding his Coat on her Waist, she blushed feeling unique and was about to leave when she remembered something.. She turned and spoke..

Khushi-My Hand Bag - -

Arnav was just standing there holding her Bag and she took it from his hands.. She put it on her shoulders, and was about to leave the Cabin when he STOPPED her..

Arnav-Khushi, u mind me doing something for u..

ASR had been thinking something for a while, and finally asked.. He just wished his Khushi won't deny.. And Khushi nodded a YES.. ASR asked her to wait for him in His Chamber only, and she nodded..

He left and Khushi went ahead round his Chamber's Window and parted those Venetian Blinds and looked OUT and smiled to herself remembering something.. Remembering her moments with ASR, and Arnav..

***

Aman's Cabin..

Daisy had already left, and Aman and Lavanya were discussing something Off Work Topic now.. And that too, in a really Compromising Position..

Lavanya-No.. U love me OR not?

Her eyes were going Big and Aman was really scared of that commanding tone she used.. She was ruling over him sitting in his Lap..

Aman-Lavanya, I am ur Boss here yar..!

Lavanya-WHAT?

Aman-N - - no - - I mean.. Ya.. I do Love u Baby..

Lavanya-Then u have to Do something special for me in the Party we are throwing to announce we are Officially together.. What else can be more special than THAT? Am not asking u something BIG.. At least u can try, cant u?

Lavanya pouted and Aman melted..

Aman-Aww.. But baby u heard Daisy right? Philip Roberts is not a Small personality.. Why would he come in our party?

Lavanya-Hmpf..! U could at least try Aman.. Are u anyway serious with this Party?

Aman-Ha!! .. From where did that come from?! Of course I am!!

Lavanya adjusted Aman's Collars and smiled bending a bit towards him..

Lavanya-Then get him there, or do something really special for me, which could hit the presence of that Philip Robert..

Aman held his head as his girlfriend was hitting him with her demands and tortures sitting over him, which was indirectly was indirectly seducing him.. Gosh! She had always been so simple what's going on now??

How will he handle her everyday..??

Aman-Baby, I would have surely tried to invite him.. But its not any Boxers Party is it?? What would he do there?

Lavanya-WHAT?? What did u just say??

Gosh!! Aman's tongue slipped.. What shall he do now??

Aman closed his eyes and bit his tongue tip..

Lavanya was better not being his assistant.. He had thought he would just get more time to spend with her, but here she was getting on his head just with in less than a day.. He loved her, but how could he Pacify any Philip Robert to attend his small function which dint have anything related to Philip till lost ends..! Could someone Help him here??

The Door flew Open and who else would have been there? Of Course, who else!!

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ASR ran into Aman's Cabin without any formality..

ASR-Hey Aman, give me the key to - -

ASR stopped speaking and looked away as he saw what he saw.. He turned around immediately and covered his eyes..

Arnav-I am sorry Sir.. I should have knocked.. My apologies..

Lavanya immediately got off his laps and Aman asked her to leave..

An embarrassed Lavanya left.. Arnav turned to Aman who was busy getting Red..

Aman-Erm.. She is my New Secretary u know..

ASR controlled his giggles and nodded in a tease..

ASR-I know.. Now-a-days everyone is falling in Love with their Personal Secretaries! Lage Raho!!

Arnav blinked at him and Aman remembered Lavanya's wish and thought to ask Arnav for a solution, but before he could, he saw Arnav moving towards his (Aman's) Cupboard and opening it to take some key and closing the cupboard and moving out not before..

ASR-I will meet u later, Sir.. And I am taking this Key.. Hope u don't mind.. It's all anyway mine! How does it even matter?!?! *laughs* Bye..

And ASR left before Aman can talk..

***

ASR's Chamber..

Khushi was looking everywhere around his Cabin, when Arnav rushed in with a Packet in his hands..

Arnav-Khushi..

The office hours were over, and he was back to Khushi from Miss. Gupta!

Khushi turned to smile and saw a brown paper bag in his hands.. She moved ahead, and he too came towards her.. She was wondering what was in that bag, and he spoke breaking her trance..

Arnav-Erm.. Khushi.. PAUSE.. I don't know how to say this but.. Do.u.want.to.change.ur.clothes?

He spoke so fast, Khushi could not get it..

Khushi (confused)-Kya? (What?)

Arnav looked away feeling stupid and Khushi asked again innocently..

Khushi-What?

Arnav-Erm.. I - - I was wondering, if u want to - - change ur clothes?

He passed her a packet and her hands automatically went forward to grab it.. She dint know what was there inside it.. She flipped it to scan it from every side and heard..

ASR-It a erm.. A Saari, with everything else u need.. I thought - -.. U might be uncomfortable going out in that so - -

He pointed at her waist and she looked down at her waist which was adored with his coat.. Her mouth immediately replied..

Khushi-No, I am quiet comfortable!

She looked away closing her eyes and cursing her tongue.. Her breathe heaved in excitement.. Arnav smiled..

ASR-Okay.. Then it's okay.. PAUSE.. But, u can keep that.. U consider me as ur friend now, right? I mean.. I know that u too are falling for me but I won't ask u to accept that now and make it more uncomfortable for u as u already know what I feel for u.. Now accpet this and don't start feeling awkward again, plz..

Khushi was stunned at this little fast speech that he spoke in a Breathe.. He was so FAST! She was flushed!!

Khushi could find no reason to deny, she dint want to deny.. Her First gift from Him.. She obviously wanted it.. She nodded after a while and he smiled as she accepted His First Gift.. Least she knew, it was an Exclusive AR Collection Netted Black Saari worth Thousands which he just gave her away like that..

Khushi-I should go now..

ASR-Shall.we.go.together?

Khushi looked at him once she put that Brown Saari Packet in her Handbag and he repeated his question slowly now..

ASR-I meant, can we go together?

Khushi-But it won't be a Date ha!

She laughed and remembered just what happened a while ago, and so did he.. DATE! Her laughing halted as she clucthced her dupatta tight..

ASR looked away not used to such a situation, but she could understand his behavior and could not help herself to stop from laughing again on her own situation..

Khushi-Relax.. I am still not in my - -

She covered her mouth again and tried to suppress her laugh.. He could do nothing but turn his back on her and chuckle..

Arnav (to himself)-Pagal hai! Par cute hai.. Jaise bhi hai, ab toh sirf meri hai..

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Arnav made his way out of his Chamber and Khushi followed him.. He switched off the Lights and A.C. of his Chamber and they both started to move down.. No one, but Peppy was there left all alone, still working.. Arnav stopped to see if Khushi got conscious seeing Peppy but No.. In fact, he was happily surprised to see Khushi moving ahead as if nothing had happened.. He held Khushi hand from behind and stopped her..

Arnav-U don't worry.. I will do something about her? The HR department will handle her..

Khushi was surprised to hear there.. Happy too.. But No, she had something else in her head.. She looked at him and assured him..

Khushi-No need.. I think I can handle her.. Are u with me??

He was more surprised.. Neither did hesitate a bit to ask him that, nor did her face show any regret to ask him that straight away, in fact Khushi was smiling wide and his lips automatically smiled wide..

Arnav-Of Course!

He nodded.. 

She smiled and took a step forward to hold his hand and entwine her fingers with his.. She was blushing and looking in his eyes and still smiling.. Her heart was beating fast and so was his! She was breathing heavily and so was he! She was getting flushed and so was he! She looked down and he came forward to pinch her upper arm and her smile turned into a frowning hiss..

Khushi jumped..

Khshi-Auch! What was that Sir?

ASR looked at her, she was still standing with her body so near to his and her one hand holding his tightly.. He just smirked and spoke.. 

ASR-Nothing! I was just checking if this was a hallucination or not.. Am glad it was not..

*

Arnav was smiling wide and Peppy who had witnessed these two souls giggling on the stair case far away burnt like anything.. She could hear nothing, but only the sight was enough for her to conclude that this Gupta had surely turned tables in her side..

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Khushi smacked ASR's chest and he looked down at her hand which still rested there..

Khusho-U should have asked me to pinch u! Why did u pinch me?

She said making a sad pout..

He smirked and looked at her again..

Arnav-Am sorry Khushi.. I have been Hallucinating so much lately that I could not wait to see if this was real.. And am glad it is..

She blushed again looking, and he was sure she too had fell for him..

He grabbed her hand and made his way Down, and they both stopped to see Peppy still working there.. ASR and Khushi looked at each other.. Khushi turned her face to see that Peppy, and show Peppy, that she was holding Arnav's hand, and her next step left Peppy, as well as Arnav stunned..

Peppy's eyes popped out and Arnav's mouth hanged till the floor as Khushi raised Arnav's hand she had been holding and kissed it making that chuckling sound and smirked seeing Peppy.. But just after a second, her breathe hitched and her own eyes fell down to see his hard hand still in her soft one's and her she noticed her Chap-stick mark on Arnav's hand.. She looked at him who was stunned and ready to faint any moment..

At the very next moment before Khushi left Arnav's hand, his phone vibrated and he looked away holding his senses and took out his Mobile from his pant.. In this process, Khushi's one jhumkaa (earing) which was inside in pant pocket fell out.. Oblivious to this fact that his pant emptied something that he dint want to, he left to attend the call.. Khushi looked down and bent to pick up that earring and recognized it to be hers.. She smiled feeling so good inside her heart and forgot Peppy looking at her and got lost..

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Peppy saw Arnav's Coat on Khushi's waist and made a face..

Peppy (self talk)-Hmpf! How bad.. This girl is not even embarrassed! How can this happen? Damn, how did I forget to not notice before that ASR did not bash this Small Town girl! Damn..

***

ASR-What Aman? Could u not call later?

Aman-Its really important okay..

ASR-Look Aman.. I know what u may have called for.. But Lavanya can wait, Khushi cant..

Aman-How do u know I called for  - -

ASR-Coz u wont call me to solve any work issues.. Love is the only field in which u are lacking behind! So.. Later Aman.. I told u Khushi is waiting for me.. Bye..

Arnav just cut the call and ran towards Khushi in excitement and stopped standing next to her..

Arnav-Lets go?

His smiled dint help him catch what was in Khushi's hands until he heard her asking..

Khushi-This is mine, isn't it?

Arnav looked at her hand and touched his pockets and then saw in her eyes.. He smiled and nodded not feeling guilty at all..

ASR-Ya! U can keep it if u want, apna hei samjho.. PAUSE.. Can we go now?

Khushi smiled and looked down nodding.. She kept her earring back in her bag and went with ASR for her Second Time in his Car..

***

It was a Normal Drive till she opened the Power Windows and realized how Fast he was..

Khushi-Arnavji.. U are so Fast in everything!

Arnav (to himself)-Everything BUT u..

Arnav whispered below his breathe and looked away smiling as she dint catch his words..

Her hairs were getting entangled and she tried to push them behind her face.. He looked at her and closed her side's window by the button handy to his side.. 

Teri zulf jab bhi bikhar jaati hai..

Aye haseen tu haseen aur ho jaati hai..

Jo kitabo me padhte rahe aaj tak..

Woh Pari, humko tujh mein nazar aati hai..

She was still adjusting her hairs and she saw him looking at her.. 

Khushi-Aage dekhiye.. Hame itni jaldi nahi marna hai.. (Look in front.. I don't want too die..)

He looked ahead and smiled..

ASR-Obviously! I too don't want to die a Virgin!

Her eyes popped out and she looked the other way as her hiccups started.. His smirk dropped and he hit his forehead realizing what he spoke and to whom! She was not Aman dammit..

Arnav-I meant.. I would obviously not let anything happen to u..

Her hiccups dint stop and he saw her rubbing her chest and looked ahead again gulping..

ASR-BTW Khushi, I am a Virgin..

Her breathe again stopped and so did the Car and her hiccups..

Khushi-What?? Why did u even say that?

 He looked at her puzzled face and broke into a smile..

ASR-See, ur hiccups are gone!

She looked outside and found the Car still and realized they were below their Flat's Building..

Arnav-Khushi! Relax.. U know me, dont u!! PAUSE.. So plz don't make it awkward again.. Okay??

They both got out and Khushi chuckled inside her heart.. He got out to stand near his side of the Door, and she walked to him..

Khushi-Lets go..

Before anything else could happen, her was pulled back and she rolled to fall in his hug and that to a really tight one.. Her heart skipped beats at his sudden move but she dint struggle..

Teri hi bahon mein, panahon mein..

Rehna mujhe hardum sada..

Teri hi yaadon mein, nigaahon mein..

Rehna mujhe har dum sada..

 ( the above song's lyrics belong to the movie - Murder 3 )

He hugged her tight against his body, and took a deep breath just to make her heave.. She still dint complete the hug though..

 Arnav-Khushi, can I ask u something?

Still not breaking the hug, he asked her and she moaned in anticipation allowing him to ask what he wanted..

Khushi-Umm..??

Arnav-Was that kiss on my hand just to show Peppy?

Khushi opened her eyes and he let her out his arms.. She had nothing to reply using words.. He smiled..

Arnav-Jab tum chup hoti ho na, toh tumhari aankhei sab kuch bol deti hai, Khushi Kumari Gupta.. (Whenever u are quiet, ur eyes speak everything Khushi Kumari Gupta..)

She felt a need to hide her face inside his chest then and there.. She looked down tucking her hair strand behind her ear and looked at him with a blush on her face.. She flirted back for the first time maybe..

Khushi-Accha? Toh kya jawab mila aapka? (Oh ya? Then what answer did u get?)

He was constantly smiling..

Arnav-Jawab toh mujhe mil chukka hai, bas tumse jaan na chahta hu.. (I already got my answer, just wanted to know from u..)

Khushi's heart knew he was the right one for her.. However stupid and mischievous he was at pranks, his heart was equally love able and understanding.. She knew he loved her, and she did too.. Would it be too soon to accept it? She dint know..

But she followed what her heart said.. Without speaking anything, she told him everything just by her actions..

Her one step forward, and her one hand cupped his face.. She raised a bit and placed a kiss on his check making a chuckling sound and blushed.. She breathed as fast as he was breathing, and looked down finally hiding her face in his chest..

Khushi-Aapko aapke jawab mil gaye na? (U got ur answers?)

She blushed wide and closing her eyes, and it was the Best Moment of his Life till now.. He hugged her and she curled her hands around his arms and felt very complete.. 

He laughed and they both closed their eyes for two seconds before Arnav finally spoke..

Arnav-Khushi - -

But he was left interrupted when Khushi pinched his bicep over his Shirt and he moved back two steps breaking the Hug and rubbing his bicep whese his Lady Love just pinched..

Arnav-Auch!!!

Khushi smiled bright moving a few steps back and announced..

Khushi-It was not ur Hallucination, Sir.. See u tomorrow..

She ran not returning his Coat and he never asked for that too.. 

She could not face him anymore or else her face won't leave any space for turning red.. He saw her running up and his back fell over his Car's Door in extreme excitement, he was left numb.. His heart was dancing at its limits and he screamed as she could hear while climbing the stairs..

Arnav-I Love U Khushi!!!

*

Khushi did hear that and covered her palms on her face and flushed biting her lower lips feeling on Top of the World..

*

And Arnav laughed feeling the most happy person alive, feeling finally that she gave in and admitted her Love for him in her heart too! He could not wait to live this in this happiness and he went inside his Car to get it parked and Run Up to his Flat and remove his Clothes and Dance in his boxers..

*

If he wanted to follow his heart and do that, Arnav would have ran behind Khushi then and there and picked up in his arms and kissed the Heavens out of his fairy but he dint.. He had to control and give her time to handle these new feelings she was taking courage to accept..

If he had followed Khushi to her apartment, he was so sure he won't have been able to resist himself and would end up doing something he just wanted to do with his Maa ki Bahu (Mother's Daughter in Law) as promised to his Mom and himself!

Arnav (yells)-Khushi! Meri Maa ki Bahu toh tum hei banogi, suna na tumna? Maa!! I won her heart!! I love u both..

He screamed in air and Mohan (watchman) looked at him as Arnav jumped in his craziness before eloping to his Flat..

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Chapter 21 - Bairiya..