Chapter 21

Arthi

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The morning rays somewhat felt different for the Gupta siblings'.. When Kushi felt refreshed and got up all smiling.. Kushal got up a bit restless' he had felt someone in danger'.. He had that feeling before too'. when Anjali had gone of drunk in the car and he had gone behind her and had found her surrounded by a group of thugs'.. That night he had felt restless and had been scared' today also he felt the same way'. He gulped down a bottle of water hoping and praying nothing bad happens to Anjali' even though they are not together, he always wanted her to be safe and happy..

Kushi as usual left for her job only to be informed that the old couple were going out today and hence she could leave by 2 in the afternoon' she dint know what to do after 2.. so she just informed Kushal that she would arrive home on her own and he need not come to get her'. Later she started on with her work humming all the way'..

It had been 3 days that Anjali was in Lucknow'. Her friends had pestered her to accompany them here' there was a small even organizing work that she and her friends had agreed to do' yes.. now Anjali was a co owner of an event management company'. She had joined in it as she wanted to do something that would stop her from thinking abt her love'. Kushal' she was in Sheesh Mahal' the party was tomorrow' Mr Shashank Gupta had instructed her group that it was going to be a meeting cum party tomorrow night' but the guests will start arriving today afternoon by 3' Sheesh Mahal was like a palace with 103 bedrooms and a beautiful terrace lawn in each floor.. the whole place was beautifully made and so Anjali was really enthusiastic abt this job'. She had gone through the whole house and by now had memorized all the entry and exits of the place'. The only place she wasn't allowed was the basement which the manager said was not important as it was a place where unwanted things were dumped' Anjali dint think much about it and started doing her job'. The shopping was done and Danny another partner had done all the measurements' things were going much before schedule' and this was really good for the first timers'

Kushal had one job of going to the bank to deposit cash for his employer' as he neared the bank, all he could think of was his ambition to become one of the best lawyers.. but what was he now??? A secretary' he dint know whether he should be happy that he is alive or sad that his dreams have been shattered like this.. he had successfully finished his lawyers degree and had won few cases' but thanks to his chacha he was now in hiding' he clucked on his fate and came out of the bank after depositing the money' he got into the car when he felt a small pierce in his skin.. before he could do anything, he was knocked out'. Two guys came out of his car and dragged him out of the driver's seat.. he was quickly shifted into the back seat of another car and they left Delhi'. Anyone who saw him, would think that he was sleeping but the truth was far away from what it seemed'.

Kushi entered the fare, hoping to relax her mind and get something fun to do' but as soon as she stepped inside she was invited by the familiar breeze of air making her feel his presence' she turned around and was shocked to find Arnav standing there wearing a brown shirt that matched his eyes'. Kushi kept staring'. She couldn't believe it was him all the way in Mumbai' but then what the hell was he doing in this fair??? She thought' she then closed her eyes thinking it was just another one of her hallucinations' as she opened her eyes he was gone'. Great now you are dreaming with your eyes open' she shook her head and turned around only to crashed into something solid' she knew who it was' that smell lingered in her memory as it was pasted there for life and may be beyond' she dint want to open her eyes'. What if he disappears again she thought'.. She felt warm hands engulf her.. and she dint reject them.. She stood there slightly leaning on the hard frame' Kushi open your eyes' she heard him say' she shook her head in denial'.

Par Kyu??? She heard him.. his voice had traces of disappointment'

You'll disappear again' she said and pouted'

She felt him shake and heard a chuckle' then she felt a warm kiss on her forehead as he cupped her face'. Then his lips travelled to her eyes and then her cheeks'. It kissed her softly but the warmth of those kissed heated her body' If you don't open your eyes now I'll kiss your lips too' and boy you have no idea how much I want to do that'.. she heard him say with a slight tease in his voice' this did the trick as she opened her eyes wide' it was really him' in flesh and blood' it was not a dream' she came out of his arm and took 3 steps back' Wwwhhhat are youuu doinggg hhherreee??? She stammered'.

It's a free country you know' he said and then bit his tongue' she looked at him suspiciously and then nodded her head and started walking from him'..

I'm sorry Kushi' she heard him say'.. Kushi stopped' she must be hearing things now' sorry and ASR don't jell' she then started walking' then she heard something again'