Indecent Proposal - ARSHI story - Epilogue Posted 10/22/2017 - Page 24

Sorry for delay friends... Got busy with work and travel... Enjoy next Chapter

Chapter 21 - India or Backpack trip!

Next day was usual at work. Little relaxed than usual but so many meetings planning for next phase...

Surprise of the day was Arnav and Mr. Mehta announced bonus for the entire project team since additional contract was signed with Angels Ltd.

Apart from bonus, all team members were rewarded with 4 days package, a backpacking trip within Europe or a home trip to India with a return ticket...

Khushi was super excited. She thought she could go home, meet everyone and come back in 4 days. She was eager to visit home after she had heard her Baoji was making tremendous progress, he was able to move his hands, walking few steps and even talking a little. She just wanted to see him. And she knew Arnav too would be flying back home so he will be around too and she would be seeing him every day...

"Buaji, I want to come and see you all this weekend. Wouldn't that be great?" She was almost screaming over phone...

"Wow Titaliya, I am so excited. I will let Payal also know." Buaji was equally enthusiastic to see Khushi.

"Oh no Titaliya, Payal and Akash are going for a small vacation over weekend. I remembered now, it's a long weekend in India. And even we are going for a marriage to Kanpur" Buaji suddenly remembered they had already booked the tickets.

"Khushi, don't worry. You come. We will cancel our plans. I will ask Payaliya also to stay back" Buaji knew Khushi must be missing them all and she was happy to cancel their own plans to see Khushi...

"No Buaji, it's ok. I will come next time maybe within a month for sure. You all carry on. Don't tell jiji anything or cancel her trip... She hardly gets any time with Akash jiju" Khushi warned Buaji. Khushi was very disappointed but decided to stay back...

Arnav knew what would be Khushi's choice and he was trying to travel back and forth with Khushi so he gets to spend some time with her...

Now that project was under control and he had successfully established comfort zone with Khushi, he was eager to rekindle old flirting and romance. He was so looking forward for his courtship with her...

Even when she is in India, he can steal her for a day with the excuse of work, family get together will also lead to meeting almost every day in India and he was planning fast in his mind. He could not wait to spend time with her...

"Khushi come on, don't be upset. Let's go back packing with everyone. It will be super adventurous and fun. A unique experience" Ananya was trying to cheer up Khushi.

"But I wanted to see Baoji. Missing everyone so much..." Khushi whined.

"Never mind Khushi, you can go next long weekend that is not far. Oh come now cheer up please" Ananya made Khushi's favorite ginger tea...

"Think Khushi, we all are going backpacking. You will get bored alone here. I agree, me and Amu need privacy but we can tolerate you, trust me" Ananya was as usual dramatic. And yes, Ananya and Amit were dating and were pretty serious about each other...

"Oh yeah, maybe I should come with you guys. We don't need babies before marriage, do we?" Khushi pinched Ananya...

"Oh my baby knows how to blush, so sweet" Amit walked in and side hugged Ananya... Ananya ran inside feeling shy...

"Khushi, no excuses, you are coming with us if you are not going to India. It's final" Amit declared. Khushi ultimately gave in. She knew Arnav was going to India too so she will be bored alone or more, scared to stay alone...

Everyone was going on some or the other short trip. Because they all knew they would start working crazy just like before in phase 2 of the project and will not have time for anything next 4 months... So it was good chance for them to take a break, enjoy and come back to work...

"So Khushi, what's your plan?" Mr. Mehta casually enquired Khushi.

"Sir, I was planning to go to India and meet my family. But all of them have other plans. My jiji and jijaji are going on a mini vacation on Friday and my parents are going for a marriage. So will go to India some other time... I plan to go backpacking with Ananya, Amit and gang... I was not sure sir, but then Ananya did not budge and Amit did not give me any other option but to hop on to backpacking trip. We will be going Normandy beach and Loire Valley route Sir" Khushi tried to be excited.

Just then Arnav walked in. He heard her last sentence where Amit forced her and she was going backpacking trip with her friends. He was shocked with her choice. He was so sure she would want to see family...

"Oh, that's great. Have fun" Mr. Mehta wished her for the trip.

"Yes, I will sir. Looking forward to some relaxing times... Too tired..." Khushi replied.

"Hi Khushi" Arnav greeted Khushi without showing his disappointment or anger.

"Arnav, what is your plan?" Mr. Mehta enquired Arnav.

"I am going home. Mostly by Friday's flight" Arnav informed. Khushi wished how much she wanted to go to India, only her family had some other plans...

The day went usual with little interaction between Khushi and Arnav since it was a slow day at work... Plus Khushi felt little shy after their dance yesterday...

After office, Amit, Ananya and others were all in one of the conference room planning their trip. Arnav could hear them talking about what food they should carry, clothes, beach fun and hiking... The discussions, their jokes and laughing riot was going on forever. It was almost 8 pm in the night. Khushi also joined the gang later to know what she needs to carry.

"Don't worry sweetheart, I will cook tonight" Amit promised Ananya while Ananya and Khushi were walking in front of him.

"Oh yeah and we will die before our first adventurous trip" Khushi teased him...

"Don't worry, we will figure out what to cook. You just take us home now, Amu. And help us packing, we have to leave early morning tomorrow." Ananya hit Amit on his shoulder and asked him to hurry.

Khushi knew Arnav was still in office and she wanted to see him and say bye to him before going...

"Arnav, Good night and see you next week. Say Hello to everyone in India on my behalf especially Anusha" Khushi wished Arnav. She wished she could invite him as well on this trip instead of him going to India and maybe they could go to India together next time... But was not sure how to... And he was their boss so others might not be comfortable having him with them... She did not want to ruin it for others. Hope he himself initiates. Initially she had expected Ananya and Amit would ask him to join since Arnav was very friendly with both of them but they too did not invite Arnav may be for the same reason - he was their boss and others may not feel comfortable...

"Have fun Khushi" Arnav replied. He had nothing else to say... He knew they would not like him to join, it would be awkward for them... And this was not official trip to travel with boss after all...