Master Chef! - Chapter 55 Posted on 01/03/2018 - Page 66

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Chapter 41 - The Breaking News!

Soon the reporters started gathering in front of the stage to get up close and start the interviews... All the 5 contestants came forward while families were asked to be on stage still and continue the celebrations...

Arnav reluctantly let go of Khushi's hand while she and all other contestants geared up to answer the media...

"First of all hearty congratulations to you Miss. Khushi Gupta... What an achievement? To compete against Mrs. Dalal and win with her... Even congratulations to Mr. Nirav S. You have been close second... Congrats Mam, congrats Sir "All the reporters were trying to grab Khushi and Nirav's attention...

"Thank you so much everyone... It has been a fantastic opportunity for all of us and what a week?" Nirav replied first on their behalf...

"Yes it has been the best event of my life and whole life to cherish these moments..." Khushi also replied chirpily with so much excitement...

"We have had wonderful time on the show, we made friends, super fun and we learned so much in the process... And looking forward to our new jobs..." The other three contestants Pooja, Simran and Kumar also pitched in...

"So Miss. Khushi and Nirav, what do you plan to do with the award money... It's a lot of money..." One of the reporters asked...

"Well, I might make a down payment and book a house and a car... And maybe a small vacation with parents and my bro will be fun..." Nirav was excited the opportunities opened by the money and a new job...

"I would love to go on a vacation with my parents, Nani, Di, Sonia, NK and La... Rest I haven't decided yet..." She replied smirking at Arnav...

Arnav wondered what happened now. Why did she exclude him? But then he saw a naughty smile and he guessed his wife was up to something...

Then there were lots of questions to all contestants...

"Miss. Khushi, looks like you are already a popular Celebrity Chef. First Ankit Khanna, Chef Vikas and now the great Arnav Singh Raizada... Every celebrity seems to be fan of your cooking..." One of the reporters commented...

"Yeah I guess, I tried to do my best during my stint at Oberoi and here. So looks like they enjoyed my dishes... And now with all of us working in star restaurants, more celebrities and people can enjoy our dishes..." Khushi replied casually. Arnav smirked at her raising his eye brow.

"But how did ASR know so much in detail about your dishes and especially variety of coffee you make? How does he know you so well enough? Do you know each other apart personally?" Another reporter could not hide her curiosity...

"What's your good name?" Khushi asked the reporter.

"Miss. Nisha, mam" She replied.

"Miss. Nisha, by the way we are talking about here is cooking in a 7 star restaurant so every single client comes there, is pretty much a celebrity or a big shot in business world... So you will get enough gossip from all of us I guess just for serving food... Very funny... Most of the times we are cooking inside and we don't even know whom we are serving... But it's always our pleasure to get compliments for the dishes we serve... And how much ever flattering it is, it is weird to see everyone trying to link me with a new celebrity... Every week a new link, like seriously? Is that what you guys do or look for real stories, real achievements? And who do you think I am, a super model or an actress to have celebrities running after me? I am just an ordinary girl so please spare me with this... I am not used to these media tricks and cannot handle it nor do I need it... We all have so much to share from our show... It has been a long, wonderful journey so let's focus back on Master Chef. Rest all personal questions can take a backseat or rather never pop up..." Khushi suggested them to ask show related questions...

Her teammates applauded her for her bold answer and so did all others... There was a loud clap...

Arnav was shocked at her audacity and smirked raising his eye brow... She was getting bold and smart handling the media and purposely refused to acknowledge their relationship as she had promised... She was ready to wait for him to disclose if he wants...

The media session went on for more than an hour and then they were about to wind up... Arnav called Aman to get his helicopter ready at Agra and make arrangements to land on Oberoi Towers and get their suite ready...

While talking on the phone Arnav had moved a bit away from the stage and ended up being so close to media team while getting back to the stage...

"Oh hi ASR, it was great to see here at Master Chef Show... How was your experience?" One of the reporters talked to him while others started gathering around him, rolling cameras and recording.

"Oh yeah, it has been fantastic... They all have been so good especially Khushi... Don't you think so?" He replied while climbing up the stage... Khushi turned around hearing his husky voice calling her name...

"ASR, how do you know Miss. Khushi Gupta? Did you meet her at Oberoi restaurant where you are a regular? But we have heard you only eat dishes by Chef Alan? Then how do you know her so well personally?" Reporters started throwing questions one by one at ASR... None of them wanted to miss this opportunity... Who knows, they might get a meaty gossip story!

Even everyone on stage focused on the great ASR... Khushi watched him curiously as to what he was up to... She could see he smartly invested himself in talking to media... Else he knows how to cut them off if he is not interested...

"Miss Khushi Gupta... Last I heard, she was married... Arnav replied smirking at Khushi..." Even Anjali, Nani, NK and La looked at each other and were enjoying the ASR in action... At last! They all have waited for this blast for so long...

"Miss. Khushi Gupta, are you married? ASR, how do you know she is married or not? Do you know each other? Miss Khushi can you come forward?" One of the reporter asked loudly trying to garner attention from Khushi and Arnav both as well as the whole crowd...

Arnav smirked at Khushi, she had no choice but to walk back towards middle of the stage... Just then Arnav grabbed her hand and walked with her... There was loud gasp and surprise as if the whole world stopped... She looked at her Arnav making her eyes big to let her go but he tightened his hold on her with his signature smirk... Oh, how much she wished she can wipe off his smirk... Right then and there...

"Yes I am married... But I am not here to address any personal questions. Sorry I am already done with media interactions... Have a good night... It's my time to enjoy with my family..." Khushi smiled and kept her answer short and to the point... She was ready to go but Arnav was not... He stood there enjoying the moment... Her irritation especially...

"ASR, do you know her husband, her family we mean?" Reporters asked him now...

"I thought she told you all last time, that someone ASR is her husband... The name is Arnav Singh Raizada I guess... Correct me if I am wrong Khushi?" He challenged her... She looked at him with her mouth open...

"No... I mean..." Khushi didn't know what to say suddenly...

"What no? You want me to kiss and tell the whole world that you are my wife... I can easily do that, you know... Next time it won't be a peck, Khushi..." He whispered dangerously leaning into her side hugging and pecked her on her left cheek...

"Wow, what's going on?" One the reporters from back shouted with a whistle...

"Are you trying to say that the great Arnav Singh Raizada which is you is Khushi Gupta's husband and she is your wife?" Suddenly there was pin drop silence and everyone was all ears...

"Yes, I am... I thought she told you loud and clear last time. You all chose to believe otherwise... Why would I be here without any invitation unless I have someone close to me involved in this show? No offense to the show team and producers, they treated me the best but I was here totally for my wife, Mrs. Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada... I was here to encourage her and support her throughout the show... Khushi is my lovely wife..." Arnav replied in no nonsense tone...

"Wow, we did not know... In that case, hearty congratulations to you too for her success in Master Chef..." Mr. Roy walked in to greet Arnav and there was a loud applaud...

"Khushi never told us... And moreover she is so simple that no one knew she is your wife... We are so sorry for making fun of her in the past for calling herself your wife..." The host also came forward. He was embarrassed by his behavior in the past... Arnav could care less and ignored him completely...

"That's how she is. She is very simple and down to earth person... Beautiful inside out and that reflects in everything she does including her cooking... I am so proud of her and her tall achievements here..." Arnav again side hugged her...

"So it was you who got her the opportunity to work under Chef Alan and the state of the art kitchen at home!" It was statement and not a question...

"Yes, he did" Khushi replied.

"You know what? It's not about us... It is about the show and we do not want to side track things... So enjoy everyone..." Arnav held Khushi's hand to stop Q&A session...

"ASR, but how no one knew about your marriage? Was it by choice you both never declared your marriage calling yourself most eligible bachelor still?" One of the reporters dared to ask... Arnav felt angry inside, not for the question but for his own behavior...

"We got married when my grandmother was sick a few months ago, so we kept it a small private affair... Khushi was already participating in Master Chef before marriage and she continued to do so after marriage... Then I thought declaring Khushi as my wife would side track from her talent and focus would be on our personal lives more, but I was wrong... I was totally wrong... Not declaring our marriage to the whole world is my mistake and I own it... Khushi here worked hard to showcase her own talent as a Chef and won it on her own merit..." He replied proudly...

"But because of you she got opportunity to work under Chef Alan!" One of the reporters argued.

"That any husband, family or friends would do... Simran's uncle knew someone at Taj and she did her internship there... Kumar was working in his friend's restaurant... Everyone has used their resources, own kitchen to practice... No big deal, isn't it? I must say, they all worked hard to showcase their talent..." Arnav really wanted to wind up...

"One last question ASR, was it an arranged marriage or a love marriage for you guys?" The female reporter asked and they both looked at each other... Khushi didn't know whether to answer... Arnav took the lead again...

"This is really going to be the last question I will answer for tonight... It was definitely an arranged marriage for Khushi... She was just 19 and not even thinking about marriage... My Nani liked her so much and she put forward the marriage proposal... She said yes respecting her parents and my grandmother's wishes... But for me it was love at first site... I saw her first time at the temple steps taking care of my grandmother two years ago and could never forget her face... She always lingered in my thoughts and in my dreams... Though back then I did not realize it was love all along..." Arnav replied with ease and Khushi kept watching his face... She was shocked was an understatement... There was loud gasp from everyone hearing him...

"Oh wow, how romantic? How cute? How sweet? The great ASR madly and crazily in love with his wife, the budding Master Chef Star Khushi Gupta... What a hot and happening pair they make?" There were lot of whispers around and many of them gasped. Girls sighed he is no longer bachelor and available... Lot of reactions from the crowd overall...

"ASR, so how long..." Another reporter tried to ask him question but Arnav raised his hand asking him to stop...

"No more questions please, if you really want more insights in our marriage, come to RM tomorrow at 6 pm. It's an open invitation... But right now, that is all... Let's focus back on today's event..." He walked away with Khushi while others were trying grasp the situation.

"Thank you ASR... We will be there tomorrow" The media was excited with the open invitation from the great ASR... That too talking about his personal life...

"Arnav my boy, so that is why you did not want to vote for me? But I must say you have a lovely wife..." Mrs. Dalal teased Arnav pulling his ear...

"Yeah I guess... Who can take risk with their wives? I am boss at AR but not at home" Arnav winked and replied laughing... Khushi could not believe the conversation and her mouth left open... It was too many times today, he surprised her too often to believe it...

"I have to live in my house... And she has major anger issues... You have no idea..." He whispered yet made sure Khushi hears him... Mrs. Dalal laughed at their cute noak-jhok...

Khushi was fuming... She sure knew how to handle his anger but naughty Arnav was a new version she needs to get used to... His winks, flirting, pecks and sweet nothings every now and then were giving her goose bumps...

"ASR, we want you to wait for some more time..." Mr. Roy came forward...

"Not today, it's impossible but will see you tomorrow for sure... Sarala auntie, you too..." Arnav stepped back taking Khushi with him...

"Sure ASR, we remember" Mr. Roy and Mrs. Dalal accepted the invitation happily.

"Khushi, we are going back. I already informed Di and your parents..." Arnav told her...

"But we all can go together later... It will be fun" She tried to stop him...

"No Khushi, let them come later... We are going right now..." He held her hand, picked her is his stong arms asking her to stop arguing, she gasped while everyone else smiled at the love birds... He got her into the car and drove to the helipad...

"Are we going back to Delhi in helicopter?" She was shocked as well as scared...

"Yes, is there a problem? We will reach the fastest..." Arnav held her hand...

"I have never travelled in a plane or helicopter... I am really scared... Can't we go by road?" Khushi argued...

"Get used to it Khushi... And I am with you... Nothing to worry..." Arnav picked her up in his arms again and took her inside...

Khushi was surprised to see helicopter from inside... Arnav asked pilot to explain things to her to distract her... Whole journey Khushi held onto him and they landed at Oberoi in no time...